Burglars Abroad at Cooper Dry Goods Store
A night-time burglary at J. M. Cooper's dry goods store leads to a $300 to $400 loss of silks, coats, suitcases, and underskirts. The break-in used crude tools. no suspects are named. Cooper offers rewards for burglars killed or wounded, warning burglars to beware in Baxter Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cooper
Mr. Cooper
China
Japan
Cooper
Knights of the
Jimmy
Baxter Springs
High Winds Cause Property Damage In Town
A Monday morning windstorm ripped through the area destroying several sheds and numerous peach trees. No wooden shacks or awnings suffered much, but fruit trees on multiple properties including H. Glasener, W. Horner, G. E. Rucker, J. A. Smith, Judd Watson, and Chas. L. Smith were blown down or ruined, with residents lamenting the loss.
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G. E. Rucker
East
Sheridan
Judd Watson
North End
Chas. L. Smith
Dr. Thompson
North Military Street
James Chew
Mr. Chew
Baxter Springs Oddities And Local Whimsy From May 13 1908
Denuded fruit trees and a peach flood dot Baxter Springs sidewalks as wind wrecks a window and awnings. Reports of butter cows, double headed foals, rich ore at Katy mine, odd weather measures, and comedic local lore fill the page with rustic humor and colorful rural flavor. The post office notice lists several names and reference to advertising.
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J. Gillette
Wisconsin
Colantha IV
Johanna
Baxter Springs
Katy
Kansas
Lette
Mary Chomoe
Mina Baap
Catia
Maggie Lybarger
L. L. Cagnrn
P.M
Big hotel planned for Baxter Springs on Military street
The Baxter Springs town outlook shines with promising prospects as a large hotel project is discussed for Military street. A Reunion Association meeting is scheduled in the city tomorrow to discuss community events and activities.
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Baxter Springs
Military Street
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Devoe
Campbell
H. Glasener
J. A. Smith
Crocery
Saginaw Valley
C. C. Prentice, Mgr
Baxter National Bank
O. H. Frazee
Pierce
Crappy Jones
O. N. Baldwin
Ifhightyre
Efton
Joan M. Cooper & Co
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