Massive 70 Span Bridge Extends Over River North of Baxter
Reports from Baxter Springs detail a massive reinforced concrete bridge project by Topeka Bridge Company and Midland Bridge of Kansas City. Contractors Chas Slusher and C W Doble oversee a multi-span layout including four 75 foot spans, three 50 foot spans, and ten 50 foot spans across an island. Spurs across Shoal creek and the old mill race add to a river crossing system designed to resist flood waters. The article notes the river crossing’s scenic value and suggests the line to Baxter could extend toward mining territories and Miami, with July first target for initial completion and Baxter residents urged to view the new bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Missouri Railroad Company
Galena
Baxter
Topeka Bridge Company
Chas. Slusher
Midland
Kansas City
C. W. Doble
Shoal Creek
Baxter Springs
Miami
Kansas
Baxter Seeks War Loan Subscriptions in City
Report on the sale of the first issue of war bonds shows Baxter Springs aims to match or exceed any city of similar size. On Saturday the two local banks wired Washington that $50,000 worth of bonds are wanted. When bonds arrive, banks will distribute them to subscribers. Bonds carry three and a half percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Baxter Springs
Railway Officials Plan Yard Upgrades At Baxter Springs
General Superintendent G W Humphrey and Chief Engineer Dawson of the M O & G Railway came from Muskogee to arrange side track changes in Baxter Springs yards to handle increased traffic after the boom. They arranged trackage facilities for the Thomas Fruit Co as it builds a large warehouse near the depot and discussed other access and trackage needs for major local business interests seeking entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Humphrey
Dawson
M. O. & G. Railway Company
Muskogee
Baxter
Thomas Fruit Co
Baxter Springs
Booze and Gasoline Crash On River Street
Reckless driving blamed for Sunday collision on River street in front of John S. Cooper's house. Faney Rouse allegedly drunk and arrested, bail set at 12 dollars then forfeited. Ford eastbound at high speed struck a Maxwell from Judd Motor Co, causing multiple damages and minor injuries to two children. Ed Clark failed to stop as Studebler hit the Ford after the swoop into the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Street
John S. Cooper
Faney Rouse
Rouse
Maxwell
Unclaimed Letters at Baxter Springs Post Office
Unclaimed letters remain at the Baxter Springs Kansas post office for the week ending May 9 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Springs
Kansas
New Four Room School House For Fort Smith Area Next Year
Baxter Springs Board of Education votes to erect a four room frame school on recently purchased southeast town ground to handle a big enrollment rise next year. A permanent eight to ten room building is delayed by bond limits. a larger valuation future bond is planned. The old building will be remodeled, desks ordered, and nine of sixteen teachers already elected led by J. W. Twente as superintendent.
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Baxter Springs
al Ward
School’ Board
J. W. Twente
L. H. Barrett
Minnie Young
Mabel Rummel
Hazel Rowe
Nellie Weaver
Alma Hutchings
Mildred McGhie
Columbus
Mabel McFall
Melrose
War Time At Home Near Riverton Plant
Citizens glimpse government and corporate cooperation to defend key utilities and national defense plants. Armed sentinels guard Riverton dam and works day and night, with large warning signs for visitors. Two weeks ago fishermen were told to stay away from Lowell dam and Spring river casts. visitors barred yesterday. C Treece is building a prominent two story residence on Sheridan street supervised by Chas Ferris, builder of the former King residence destroyed by fire.
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Riverton
Lowell Dam
Spring River
C. Treece
Sheridan Street
King
Chas. Ferris
Prospecting and Mine Operations in Baxter Field
On the James Murphy estate two ore-rich holes were drilled with a 192 foot depth in the first and a 190 foot zinc strike near the A. Gritton farm. The Rose Mining company, led by W. C. Collins, took over the Big Squaw property east of Lincolnville and overhauled the 200 ton plant. Wm. Grimes and A. W. Abram sold Sunnyside leases for 25000 dollars to Tulsa buyers, with prior August sale to I. & O. Mining Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
M. I. Nicholas
Dr. Rutlege
H. J. Allison
J. C. Tucker
Afton
Okla
Baxter
State Line Mining Company
Baxter Field
W. W. Scott
Oklahoma
State Line
Anna Beaver Company
Cardin
Big Squaw
Lincolnville
Rose Mining Company
Chicago
Peter Shapp
W. C. Collins
Wm. Grimes
A. W Abram
Sunnyside
Tulsa
I.& O.mining Company
Local Social Notes Highlight Sunday Visits
Quaker Valley residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Harvey and Cleo Dobbins visited Mr and Mrs C E Harvey. Mr and Mrs N J Coyle and Mrs Henry Halland daughters enjoyed Sunday with Mrs L Mishler. Ellen Livingston and others were mentioned among gatherings with multiple Harveys and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Valley
Arthur Harvey
Cleo Dobbins
C. E. Harvey
Henry Halland
L. Mishler
Drill Cuts Promise Big Value for Blue Mound Mines
Mining firm The Lucky Hunch plans a 300 ton capacity mill south of Hocker residence on Minnie Dawes 80 acre farm. Seventeen holes drilled with 14 rich strikes. Holes reach 120 to 160 feet. Kid Marks Ham is involved. A good strike reported at Baxter Springs. Drilling also underway on Beals land and on Meed land with two drills at work.
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Lucky Hunch Mining Company
Hocker Residence
Mra
Minnie Dawes
Kid Marksham
Blue Mound
Baxter Springs
Beal
Short change plot ends with arrests and releases
Porter Clark Sr and Floyd accuse suspects of short changing. Henry Horton and city marshal seize two men who resist, then release others after questioning. Involved Joplin men Jack Phillip and E D Mason, plus a Commerce doctor story. Steele freed, Horton verifies, others jailed briefly then ordered out by night marshal Eugene Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Clark, Sr
Floyd
Henry Horton
Jack Phillip
Joplin
E D. Mason
Pearl Market
Floyd Reed
Pearl
Reed
Clark
Horton
Steele
Commerce
Eugene Turner
Moarshal
Sophomores Shine in "All on Account of Polly" Play
School Notes credit hard work for attendance through session. The Sophomore class, misnamed Juniors, delivered a fine performance of the play All on Account of Polly, earning praise for their effort.
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Polly
Construction to Begin on East Sherman Street Site
The project will be built on the east end of Sherman street with Charles Ferris supervising the work as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Street
Chas. Ferris
Baxter to Have Another Bank in Baxter Springs
Application filed for a third Baxter Springs bank named American National Bank. Webb City and Joplin capitalists led by R L Walker and George Moore with Baxter Springs men W T Apple L L Cardin Dr Boswell and Wm Langston plan a 50 foot two story brick building at Military and River Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Springs
American National Bank
Webb City
Joplin
R.L. Walker
George Moore
Tom Coyne
W. T. Apple
L. L. Cardin
Dr. Boswell
Apple
Military
Military and River Streets
Zeliken
Early Settlers Found Mineral Here Near Baxter Springs
Mrs. George Peak recalls 1870 lead ore taken from a well on Rev. J L Wright's farm two and three quarter miles southwest of Baxter Springs. Big ore chunks sat on the porch awaiting identification. Ore later found in Galena matched. Rev. Wi had died. discovery caused little mining development.
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J. L. Wright
Baxter Springs
George Peak
Galena
Delegations Head to Topeka for State Good Roads Meet
Walter Apple left town with Galena residents for Topeka to represent Baxter Springs at the State Good Roads Commissioners meeting held today. Earlier notices indicated the state will allot funds to towns for road improvements, and Galena and Baxter Springs sent delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Apple
Galena
Topeka
Baxter Springs
Good Roads Commissioners
Up Town Telegraph Office Planned by Western Union
Western Union Telegraph company likely to open an uptown telegraph office as the Frisco line overtaxed by rising business, signaling growth and service expansion in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Frisco
Club Calendar Musical Events and Dates
School calendar notes several events: Bach Music with Miss Ruth Barnes on May 12, Kutees with Miss Halal on May 12, and Jastamere with Mrs. A. BR. Kane on May 11. Activities list teachers and dates for upcoming meetings.
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Ruth Barnes
Kutees
Halal
Jastamere
A. BR. Kane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southwest Missouri Railway Co
M. O. & G. Officials
Ford
Baxter Lead and Zine
A. Gritton
Chetepa
Tri State Company
N. J. Coyle
Ellen Livingston
Reville
5Nne
Shirley
Tod
John Coyle
Harold Harvey
Screeee Tharstey
Mra. Ch
T. K-Keumahen
Mra. Ker Worthy
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