09 May 1903
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1903
Page
1
A local notice extols Baxter Springs as the greatest little town with improved roads, mines, parks, and a free grocery delivery service. The ad urges readers to mail orders, promises prompt delivery on a weekly rural route, and promotes Deering Harvester Machine repairs while claiming unbeatable low prices.
Baxter hardware ads and local notices mix with names of witnesses Harry Hartley and John Dowdy among Baxter residents. The Meech case involving Dennis Meech and George Vellicre was tried in Columbus, with a jury verdict as of Thursday evening.
Baxter Springs board rehires old teachers for eight month term with principal at 40 dollars monthly, primary at 40 and others at 37 50. Superintendent Prof Catlett leaves for Columbus to take a county high school chair. Last term praised as highly successful, teachers commended for efforts and factory like work.
Consumers are advised that the store highlights consistent low pricing across all departments with price points never fluctuating. Shoppers can expect stable value on groceries household goods and personal items throughout the year.
The Baxter public school held graduation exercises Monday evening in two locations. White class graduated at the M E church with Miss Sadie Mapes and Miss Bessie Dent. colored class at the opera house with Miss Neltie Wheaton. Lectures by Prof S A Lough of Baker University and Prof W T Vernon of Quindaro College. Graduates received flowers. Local residents Geo and Charlie Polater returned from St Louis reporting Milo Chew and Clyde Large in good jobs.
Market prices fluctuate south of Cooper's in Baxter Springs with frequent shifts in goods and rates noted across local shops. Merchants caution buyers that values can vary daily and urge timely inquiries before purchasing.
Shields, Taylor and Casey who have started a drug leaf institute in the Art building on East Sheridan bought the property and plan remodeling. Danieles & Plumb represented Cooper & Schermerhorn in the sale. Bax ter Hardware Co. did sewing machine repairs. Rev L W Foster of Hartford preached at M E church and Blue Mound church after arriving last week. Services of the Christian church set for next Sunday in City Hall with Bible school morning. Pastor A L Jonna invites all to attend.
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