26 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
1
Geo H Hodges Democratic candidate for governor will address residents of Baxter Springs and vicinity on Wednesday October 2 at 2 30 p m He is portrayed as the next governor of Kansas and urged as a listener should hear him and learn his ideas
Local chatter ties the Missouri and North Arkansas line to the M O G route with future connector possibilities. The M N A runs from Searcy Arkansas to Joplin. Notices cover wheat selling limits, hotel occupancy, revival services, club events, and Kaffir corn optimism amid drought.
Mrs Mary A Hood of Columbus widow of A Hood founder of Hood and Son Implement Company died Friday morning at her daughter’s home in Los Angeles California She traveled to California in June to visit her daughter Geo Hood brother to start home Sunday with her body Survivors include four children Geo Hood Columbus Ed Hood and H C Hood of Pittsburg Mrs Holland Best Los Angeles two sisters Mrs R A Long Kansas City and Mrs Morris Rogers Ark two brothers Chas Wilson Caney and Elmer Wilson Coffeyville Funeral services will be held at the Columbus home Thursday at 10.
M O G construction has started in Baxter Springs with a strong crew and dirt flying. Grading from Miami to the state line nears completion and plans aim to reach Fristo at the north edge soon. Kenefick hopes trains into Baxter Springs by November 1, weather permitting, as Joplin’s backing remains unsettled and a direct line to Pittsburg could follow if needed.
Releaserom officials announce Amendment 4 to Order 187 effective September 10 1912 releasing from quarantine the Ottawa County Oklahoma area west and north of the Spring and Neosho rivers and north of the St. Louis Springfield line through Fairland. Cattle from the released district may interstate ship as Natives. Veterinary Inspector signs the notice.
Public notice from E. W. Smith announcing relocation of his shoe shop on October 1 to the old Frazee store building just north of Jones real estate office. He pledges constant operation, thanks customers, and promises continued quality and competitive prices.
The W R C announces a rummage and bake sale starting Saturday at the Haskett building. The sale runs through October 12 with a free distribution gift box. Everyone is invited to contribute items such as fancy work clothing and fruit for sale and public help.
A October 12 event in Baxter Springs promises a daylong program with a large prize list, speakers, contests, and drills. Merchants have contributed generously and the gathering will draw lodge members from Cherokee and Crawford counties Kansas Ottawa county Oklahoma Labette Leavenworth Newton Jasper. Antison day will fill the town. theft of horses is warned against.
The Hood Implement Co offers prizes for A T A Day on Saturday Oct 12. Dining room coal stove valued at 6.50 for the Anti with youngest baby. Wonder washing machine worth 8 for the lightest weight wife of an Anti with husband present. Pair leather halters worth 3.70 for the heaviest draft team owned by any. Also notes local business and residents including Mrs A L Yingling visiting Tulsa, W C T U meeting, Walt Apple improving, and Weber Wagons promotion. Dr English listed with phone 198.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church will serve dinner. Proceeds likely support church programs and community activities.
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