Oklahoma mining camp activity shifts as mills eyed and shafts sink
The Chicago Quapaw mill nears completion and will start mid November. J W Rice advances the Afton lead with east and north drift expansion. Luther Mining Co to restart with a large high grade ore body. State Mine Inspector orders air shafts and legal compliance. Black Jack diggings expect a mill this fall as Shaft 2 and 3 advance. J W Creech acquires Joanna mine lease and shows strong ore. Lincolnville progress yields a thirty foot high grade zinc bed. Heap O Brien plans a modern mill south of Sunburst to handle large ore flows.
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Chicago Quapaw
J. W. Rice
Afton
Luther Mining Co
Oklahoma
Black Jack
Knoll
J. W. Creech
Joplin
Bragg, Whitmore and Meyr
Joanna
Baxter Royalty Co
Lincolnville
Newland
Prospecting outfits eye Oklahoma land near Prospect
A Webb City outfit moves to Wes Hillon’s northeast of Prospect to prospect leased land. Another outfit is due, with drilling planned through fall and winter. Afton area strike at Emma Gixkiller allotment yielded an immense vein of lead and jack at seventy feet, hailed as one of Oklahoma’s richest finds and signaling start of mining near Afton comparable to Webb City Carterville riches.
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Mairland
Okla
Webb City
Wes Hillon
Emma’ Gixkiller
Afton
Jack
Oklahoma
Carterville
Ordinance Repeals Baxter Springs Curbin Line
An ordinance repeals ordinance 106 establishing the curb line on streets and avenues in Baxter Springs Kansas. The ordinance takes effect after publication. Passed and approved October 1908. CHASM JONES mayor, attested by Geo C Connor city clerk.
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Baxter Springs
Kansas
Easter Springs
Chasm
Jones
Geo. C. Connor
Glenn
Omar Geo. C. Connor
Baxter Springs curb line ordinance establishes street setbacks
Ordinance No 118 adopted October 14 1908 sets curb lines for Baxter Springs Kansas streets and avenues by width with many specific measurements from the property line including exceptions on Sheridan Sherman Neosho South Cedar Peoria Main Military River and East streets. The act repeals conflicting ordinances and becomes effective after approval and signing.
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City
Baxter Springs
Kansas
Sheridan Street
Military Street
East Street
Main Street
Sherman 1
Neosho Street
South Street
Cedar Street
Peoria Street
Council Street
River Street
Chas M. Jones
Geo. C. Connon
Death of Walter N. Richardson in Lowell Kansas
Walter N. Richardson born in England July 4 1872 died in Lowell Kansas October 11 1908 aged 36 years 3 months 7 days. He came to America young and studied in Town and Illinois schools. Victim of typhoid pneumonia he was bedbound about two weeks before death. He had been with us only a few months.
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Walter N. Richardson
England
Lowell
Kas
America
Town
Illinois
Notable Lowell Death Claims Two Local Losses
A portrait of loss in Lowell Kansas follows the death of a respected electrical engineer Mr Richardson. He served The Spring River Power Company with esteem and left a legacy of kindness and Christian virtue. The obituary notes his loyalty to the Methodist church the Epworth League and his helpful guidance to plant workers. The service details include burial arrangements at Ft Madison with notes on community support from Mrs Vickers and others.
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Lowell
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Spring River Power Company
Tay
Richardson
John Vickers
Ft. Madison
F. Vines
Lowell, Kas
Democratic Headquarters Opened in Columbus Area
The Cherokee County Democratic Central Committee opened headquarters in the Staten building, second door north of T. M. Gresham's grocery, open until after the election. All Democrats invited to call. Literature available. Dr. P. J. Henrickson and En. Jones serve as Chairman and Secretary.
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Cherokee County
Democratic Central Committee
Staten Building
T. M. Gresham
Columbus
P. J. Henrickson
En. Jones
Public School Grades And Home For Sale In Baxter Springs
Public Schools report grades with top averages including Tina Tur from the high school. A for sale listing notes a four acre plus property south of town with a house barn well and terms of 4500 dollars, half cash and rest on time at 6 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Springs
Miss Williams
Eric Fowler
Democratic County Central Committee Meeting in Columbus
The Democratic County Central Committee and candidates will meet in Columbus on October 23 at 2 p.m. at Democratic headquarters. Important business will be discussed. All invited. Dr. P J Hendricxson Ex Jones Chairman.
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Democrat Committee
Democratic County Central Committee
Columbus
Democratic
P. J. Hendricxson
Jones
For Sale Store Building Residence And Three Big Lots
For sale a store building residence and three large lots on South Military street for 550 dollars. Property includes a good well and a small barn. Also notes interest in voters’ opinions on the prohibitory question and strong stance against open saloon. Stark Trees salesmen wanted with cash weekly and free order-getting outfit. 83-year track record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Military Street
Kansas
Salemen
Frisco Announces Summer Excursion Rates and Trips
Homeseekers excursions on the first and third Tuesdays monthly with a final return limit of 25 days from sale. Round trip tickets to all Frisco lines at double the current one way first class rate. Summer tourist rates in effect with tickets on sale daily for a round trip of 19.65. For schedules and details inquire of C. S. Roberts, Agent.
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Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Idaho
Mexico
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Frisco
Hsk
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Sean
W. N. Richardson
Jley
Ralph Brymer
Ruth Barnes
Supreme Court
Phil Keener
Scammon
Keener
District Court
Register
Daily Frazee
Priscella Wear
Miss Justice
Helen Diver Jey
Joe Frazee
Charles Griffith
Miss Roberts
Edna Dills
Miss Mapes
Hazel Warderage
Misses Mapes
Stallsmith
Ruth Smith
Edna Sullivan
Allen
Scottie Nich
Tina Tur
Oumiana
J. W. DeMoss
J. O. Wents
Baxter
DeMoss & Wentz
Tsors
McGill & Brown
Homeseekers' Excursion
Farmers
Feed and Sale
Enyart
Baxter National Bank
Baxter Livery Barn
J. Bischofsberger
E. H. Collison
Daniels Block
D.m.jones
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