Baxter Springs Chautauqua Opens With Music and Lectures
The Baxter Springs Chautauqua opens June 27 with six musicians and Earnest J. Powell delivering a lecture. The second day blends music and oratory featuring the Potter DePew trio and Alf Taylor. The Hungarian Ladies quartette with D. T. Roberts and H. V. Adams spotlight the evening. Berkeley Sextette and Pearl ONeill headline the fourth day, climaxed by The Kilties band. Brunk's Comedians perform in a south-end tent with Rodney Romero’s repertoire, including When a Girl Loves and Arizona. The Baxter Giants drop a Sunday game. Commerce performs well with hits by Davis, Thayer, and Reuter. Margaret Clark stars in Snow White at Paramount next Monday.
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Baxter Springs
Alf Taylor
Tennessee
D.T. Roberts
H. V. Adams
Berkeley
Pearl O'Neill
Brunk
Baxter
Military Street
Ja Girl
Arizona
Baxter Giants
Cetein Davis
Thayer
Reuter
Forrest Dowty
Commerce Boys
Gakatvea
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Sermon Topics
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching each Sunday morning and evening. Sermons include a 11 a m message A Vision of God of Self and of Duty and an 8 p m sermon A Wrestling Match. All are invited to attend these services preached by J K Browne minister.
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J. K. Browne
Mining field shows rich lead ore near Baxter Springs
Rich lead ore is being mined from a shaft at 62 feet on the Charles Quapaw Black Hawk land near Sunnyside south of Baxter Springs. Assays claim about 50 percent lead with a large three foot face of ore. A second strike at J. B. Open place reaches 95 feet with 6 percent ore, while drilling continues toward 250 feet. A St. Louis Lead and Zinc company leases Lisle Mishner land for 15000 dollars and plans drilling and a mill, with several shallow strikes already reported.
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Charles Quapaw Black Hawk
Sunnyside
Baxter Springs
Crescent Lead & Zinc Mining) Company
Kansas City
J. F. Brown
A. D. Hickel
Mr. Brown
Brown
A. W. Abrams
Mr. Hickel
Hickel
J. B
Baxter Spring
W.N. Clark
Tom Williams
Tulsa
Okla
St. Louis Lead and Zinc Mining Company
Lisle Mishner
W. VanDyne
Strong
The
Graduere Ing
Conti
Miami
Charlie Ames
Charles Rathbone
Baxter-Miami
A. W. Abram
B. Irwin
Collinsville, Mo
Rival of Agnes Gilmore Strike Reported in Oklahoma Mines
A mining report from near the Oklahoma state line on John M. Cooper's estate notes the second 40, from Agnes Gilmore land, reached 160 feet with ore showing richer material after five feet of cuttings. Leases are held by C. M. Mitchel and F. R. Cook with C. C. Clement of Missouri.
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Oklahoma
John M. Cooper
Agnes Gilmore
C. M. Mitchel
Mountain Grove
F. R. Cook
C. C. Clement
Springfield
Mr. Clement
Springfield Gang
Keet
Baxter native makes engineering history in pivotal project
An early Baxter engineer earns recognition for a groundbreaking role in a major project. The report highlights the individual's contributions, the project’s scope, and the regional significance for local industry and future opportunities.
Town Topics Highlights From Baxter Springs News
A collage of local items includes Margaret Clark in Snow White at the Majestic Theatre next Monday, property moves around J W Kaltenbach and J W Grantham, and notes on residents Alta Archer Minnie Polster and J H Seers among Chevrolet supporters. Teachers, clubs, and council updates accompany social events and small business demonstrations. Continuous mentions cover auctions, travels, and a bridge culvert issue, plus community reflections on local life and improvements.
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Margaret Clark
Majestic Theatre
Will Dunne
J. W. Kaltenbach
South Main Street
Death of Mrs Cecil Shocks Local Community
Mrs Hallie B Cecil daughter of the late E M Michener died during the past week in a case described as shocking and misreported. Her body was found Saturday night in the outhouse at her home near E G Polster's residence after Monday morning last seen by Mary Stamm. The family reported heart failure as the cause. funeral was held Sunday from the home and burial at Baxter Cemetery. Survived by children Lon Wright Howard Hemstreet and Ray Cecil.
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Hallie B. Cecil
E. M. Michener
Cecil
Mary Stamm
E. G. Polster
Columbus
Baxter Cemetery
Impounded Stock Prompts City Sale Notice
A mare valued at 11000 pounds is impounded by City Marshal Henry Horton. If the property is not reclaimed and expenses paid by June 20, 1917, at 2 p.m., the animals will be sold to the highest bidder at the city yard.
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Henry Horton
Doctor Snyder to Meet Public at Page's Pharmacy
The store will host Doctor Bryan S. Snyder for a public appearance on Saturday the 16th at Page's Pharmacy and Orgatone, a famed stomach treatment.
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Bryan S. Snyder
Page's Pharmacy
Draft Era Headlines Stir Local Lead and Baser Rumors
Local brief notes a boom in lead and ‘baser’ elements amid draft measures. Officials, workers, and residents anticipate supply impacts and safety concerns as policies roll out, with community groups calling for clear guidance and accountability.
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Commerce
Earl Abrams
Tos Rees
Mulberry
Snow
Famous Players
Paramount Picture
Winthrop
Clark
J. Searle Dawley
Presbyterian Church
Smith
Joplin
Mrs
Ruby Hall
George Kohl
Ray Hartley
Lincoln Street
C. H. Beachamp
I. L. Harmon
Mr. Wn
James Harmon
Ray Harmon
Riverton
M. E. O'Connell
H. H. McGuire
Oswego
A. H. Rogers
J. Z. Wallower
F.C. Wallower
Will Hartley
Fritz and Young
Webb City
Kingman
A. C. Edrington
FL M. Perkins
BR. Bates
Anoa Beaver Mining Company
Leon Willard
van Dusen & Gaba
River Street
Dick Brown
John Beaver
Line
Joe Potter
Hood & Sons
Tressa Chapman
Dr. Chapman of
Warwick Addition
Jane Reed
H. T. Winn
Comany
Baxter- Miami
Leslie Davis
Carthage
American National Bank
Chas. W. Stines
Winter Springs
Davis
Eedas
A.C. Boltington
Mabel Hantack
Bhole
S. W. van i. C. L. Smith
Don Bottom
Louise Kean
Ja.l. Hoffier
Jerbrie Florey
Fales
Borger
Sunny Side
R. F. Hartley
Sexyicool
United Ponneagl
Cay
Hot
Ees ‘Robeson Lumber Company
L. H. Barrett
Pittsburg ,Normal
Alta Archer
Leader Poet Company
L. A. Smit
Minnie Polster
Polster
City
Polster Hotel
J. W. Grantham
Sprn
Chevrolet
J. H Seers
E. E. Coulter
A. Ralston
T.J. Barrow
Chas. Malady
C. A. Brown
Rev. C. F. Parham
Woman's Federated Clubs
George Sikes
W. H. Abbott
Mabel R. Brown
J. R. Browne
Eia
Kan
Emporia College
K. S. Sunshine Club
Ralph Neikirk
Miss Neikirk
H. L. Wilbur
Chetopa
Wilbur
Dick Fancher
Henett
Jesse
Les
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