Notice of Baxter gathering at Commercial Club events
Notice notes a Baxter gathering sponsored by the Commercial Club aimed at a bigger Briday evening and future welfare. It mentions Mr and Mrs L L Winters with sons Harvey Buster Morrell and Miss Grace Morrison visiting Joplin, and Mr and Mrs H Greenwell hosting Mr and Mrs J C Stephens. Miss Selah Congdon returns from Kansas City after two months visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nce Club
Briday
St Cooper
Commercial Club
Baxter
L. L. Winters and Sons
Harvey, Buster and Morrell
Grace Morrison
Joplin
Selah Congdon
Kansas City
Cherokes county Republican candidate for Treasurer seeks votes
The candidate, claiming wide county ties, announces candidacy for County Treasurer in Cherokes county and asks Baxter Springs News readers for support. He pledges to perform the duties faithfully if elected and notes limited opportunity to meet everyone personally before the election.
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Cherokes
Caecows
Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs News Raises Subscription Price in 1916
On October 15 1916 the Baxter Springs News will raise the annual subscription to 1.50 due to higher costs for paper rent and labor. Subscribers are offered a final chance to renew at 1.00 per year if paid before October 15 with payment due by October 18 to lock in the old rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fyu
Ak Qeer
Baldwin
N. Baldwin
Banter Springs
Kansas
Baxter Springs
The
Po Car Capers in Baxter Dye Works Owner
Sholy a Po Car owner Lockhart bought a cheap Ford for his business. He drove to Galena last Thursday, hit a road track with lights, and the car jammed. Thieves stripped the wreck site of coils, batteries, tires and cushions before Frank Nicholas arrived. Lockhart sold what remained for 75 dollars and then pursued a fresh car. Also notices for rent and rooms are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Lockhart
Baxter Dye Works and Home Laundry Fame
Galena
Lockhart
Baxter
Nicholas
Frank
Jefferson Highway paving for Baxter advances local impact
Galena and Baxter join forces to back the Jefferson Highway auxiliary association. An organizing meeting set a board of directors with Ira C. Perkins and W. C. Murdock in Galena, G. E. Rucker and R. M. Gilman in Baxter, plus Scott Jarrett. Costs include 100 from Galena and 62 from Baxter to support regional road work and promotion.
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Jefferson Highway
Baxter
J. D. Clarkson
Winnipeg
New Orleans
Galena and
Ji Highway
Galena
Ira C. Perkins
W. C. Murdock
Messrs
New Pastor Browne and Wife Welcomed by Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church held a reception Tuesday evening for Rev J R Browne and Mrs Browne, the church's first resident pastor in years. Over a hundred attendees heard a welcome address by Rev of the Methodist church. Grace Perkins led a musical program including piano duets, solos, and songs, followed by a luncheon as guests got acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Browne
Presbyterian Church
Mies
Grace Perkins
Priscilla Wear
Baxter Clubs Seek Bond Backing for M O and G Extension
Baxter Springs joins Joplin and Galena clubs in urging the M O and G Railway to extend six miles north to Military. City would seek right of way for three miles and consider bonds, with potential bonuses if O K and M Interurban aligns. Owners to be approached for land options. consolidation of lines anticipated. Foxy Grandpa story next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Commercial Club
Joplin
Galena Commercial Clubs
Baxter Springs
Galena
M. O. & G. Railway Company
Military
Baxter
State Line
G. E. Rucker
W. T. Hartley
Local residents visit Baxter Springs and Joplin
Frank Ray was in Baxter Springs last Saturday. Miss Grace Meyer has gone to Commerce for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Capt. Mayes is here will remain for some time looking after her property interests. Charlie Geboe and two sons were in Joplin last Saturday and Sunday. G. V. Manning of Ft. Defiance is here looking after mining interests with his wife. Ollie Mason attorney of Miami was in town Friday and Saturday looking after clients. Mrs. Theresa George and husband of Greensburg Pa were visiting Frank Ray and looking after Martha Logan estate. Ben Dardenne and wife of Miami spent the day last Thursday Frank Ray's family. Mrs. Lou Haines and sister Mrs. Hamilton will leave today for Moberly Mo for medical treatment. Mr. Nesbitt attorney was looking after business in the mayor s court last Friday. Mrs. Susie Street of Lowell visited relatives in and near town last week. Captain reports the arrival of a little new voter at his home last Monday night. The small showers are quite refreshing but not water enough to relieve water haulers of their jobs.
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Frank Ray
Baxter Springs
Grace Meyer
Commerce
Capt. Mayes
Charlie Geboe
Chas, Jr
Cliff
Joplin
G. V. Manning
Ft. Defiance
Ollie Mason
Miami
Theresa George
Greensburg
Martha Logan
Ben Dardenne
Lou Haines
Hamilton
Moberly
Nesbitt
Mayors’ Court
Susie Street
Lowell
Wau
Foxy Grandpa Story Prompts Dye Works Laundry Ad
An old style advertisement promotes Baxter Dye Works offering midweek dyeing and pressing services. It promises hot juice cleaning and a high pressure 1200 pound presser, with clothing alteration and tailoring to fit. Call 138 Baxter Dye Works for service.
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Whes
Call
Baxter Dye Works
Dupont Powder Drill Strikes Rich Dirt at Baxter Lease
The Dupont Powder Company reports a notable drill strike at Park Hartley place near Baxter. Drill No 1 reached 95 feet with fifteen feet of rich dirt encountered. The strike is described as a promising development to be followed next week.
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Dupont Powder Company
Hartley Place
Baxter
Hies
Oldest Anti in parade and best horse team listed
Fragmentary notes describe a parade with an old opposition figure on a horse, a band concert in the afternoon, a potato race on horseback, and a tug of war between Linconville and Southeast with a winning team mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linconville
Southeast
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Moilet
James C. Page
Mrs. H. Greenwell
J. C. Aratmon
Studebaker
F. O. B. Detroit
Baxter Motor Inn
I. Mackey
Demonstrat
Hasel Goodwin
Military Street
Mra
F. E. McAlerney
Automobile Insurance
D. Martin
M. O. & G. Extension
Foxy Grandpa
Peoria
A.H.T.A. Program
Hood's Corner
Pittsburg Shriners Band
Madance Rappold
J. W. Grantham
Baxter Springs, Kani
AHLTA
Hood's
Srveces
Blue Mound
Stowell
Baxter Nationale
Weare A
Baxter Stam
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