22 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
1
It urges readers to plant now for pretty flowers and choice vegetables. The shop highlights a fresh, seasonal stock gathered from proven plants, offering a wide assortment of seeds and assistance in choosing the right varieties for a successful garden.
The speaker praises the council for graveling Sheridan Street from Military Street to the railroad, arguing grading dirt streets without gravel is wasted. They claim gravel fixes hold up and note past wasted funds on grading without gravel, commending current effort.
John Banning and others drilled a well to about 130 feet where Dr. Youse was on the job and struck jack. The scene drew interest as cutting looked good and plans arose for profits. Local notes report council actions on a pool hall ordinance and ongoing street and river conditions with various small town happenings.
Booster Day draws Baxter Springs residents and visitors next Saturday with 70 prizes, a free entry, and a 3:30 p.m. drawing. Merchants promise special bargains and store windows will display winning numbers after the drawing. Come for bargains, chat with neighbors, and enjoy the community event.
The News urged fair treatment for merchants paying occupation taxes, suggesting a night watch or street sprinkling in return. The city council acted Tuesday night by employing a night watch funded from the city treasury. Charles Cravens serves as the night watch at a salary of 40 dollars monthly with ordinary police duties by night.
Clouds gathered and thunder rolled Friday night with only a light sprinkle locally while other areas saw light rain. Mrs A Rossman and daughter Opal left Saturday for Kansas City and Fort Leavenworth for a few weeks with relatives. A T Gaba and Hays Eaton have bought Fred Gilmore’s pool and billiard hall and will move the tables to Collinsville Oklahoma.
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