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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25
A PRETTY STATE OF AFFAIRS.

One week ago last Saturday night q
horse was stolen near Seneca, Mo.
Thos. McAboy noticed stra nge
horse passing his place Thursday
morning, and concluding that 1t must
be stray took 1t up aud put II In his
barn. On the same morning Consta-
BILE John Jones received a postal card
from Seneca notifying him 10 look out
for stolen horse, the description of
which was given on the card. The
horse taken up by McAboy tailed
with the description Of the animal
Jones was looking for.
Jones asked McAboy to turn the
horse over to him, but this McAboy
refused to do as he had heard u re-
ward was offered for tho animal.
Jones went away and at noon he and
Marshal Hemstreet went TO McAboy
again to get the horse, but as before
McAboy refused to give il up. Re-
plcvin proceedings were threatened
whereupon McAboy proceeded TO adj
veriise the horse according to law.
On Thursday evening Marshal Roy
crs of Seneca appeared on the SCENE
and tried TO bulldoze McAboy into
turning the horse over to him, but
McAboy has great staying qualities
and refused. Later in the evening
McAboy was approached by the Of
ficers and proposition was made to
him to ''cut" the reward, each taking
five dollars. but again McAboy re-
fused. During the night Marshal
Rogers left for Seneca, but will prob
ably return today friday with the
owner of the horse and go at things
right. Many citizens think McAboy
is entitled to the reward for the horse
and should have IL.
The thieves have been captured and
are in Jail at this place.
Hurrah for McAbOy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Capt. j. P. McNsughton, postmaster
at Max, /. T., returned Monday from
A three weeks visit TO- Washington
whittier he went TO make an appeal in
his own behalf for re-appointment as
master of the aforesaid postofiice,
which, pays him a salary of $50 per
aununr-some annums. He says it is
fixed all right. He also incidentally
SPOT onton some other matters OF mi
nor importance while there of which
we shal.have more to say in the near
future. He is quite confident that the
entire Indian. territory will be adj
nitted into the Union as state with
in the next two years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25
Mayors Proclamation.

|
Owing to the danger from cholera
which threatens the people of this
country, during the coming summer
and fall, l have deemed it advisable to
urge upon the citizens of Baxter
Springs the necessity of cleaning up
their premises. Scientific research
and investigation in regard to the
cause and spread of this most fatal
disease have proven beyond aquestion
i of doubt that cholera fattens on filth
and uncleanliness, and the residents
of cities Or towns living in dirt, sur
rounded by filthy streets and alleys,
stencil producing cutters, polluted
back yards and cess" pools, died il
grea: numbers, while those farthesr
removed from these surroundings
were almost exempt from the plague.
Cleanliness is the great preventive,
and in view of the near approach OF
warm weather, and feeling certain
that in the event of cholera reaching
the mining and thickly populated
districts to the east of lis, and other
localities less favorably located as re-
CARDS good sanitary conditions we may
reasonably expect many strangers
among us, attracted to this city by
its naturally healthy location, pure
water and pleasant surroundings
which nature has SO generously law
ished upon us. In view OF the fore
going facts and in accordance with
the wishes of the city council and
the citizens of the town that our
sanitary condition be made as good
as it is possible to make it;
Now, therefore, l, J. j. Fribley, by.
virtue of the authority vested in Inc
by law as mayor, and in obedience to
the instructions of the city council of
; the city of Baxter Springs, do this
day order and direct that the people
Of this city proceed at once to clean
up their premises, and the premises
under their control, by removing all
rubbish and vege :able matter of every
kind from their premises and burn
ing it: to have hauled away all ma
nure on their premises, or in the
streets or alleys adjoining the same
put there by them; to clean privy
vaults, and where it becomes impos-
sible to remove and properly clean,
to dig new vaults to clean all cellars,
out-houses, easements, hog pens and
other places where rubbish may be
found, and to burn or remove the
contents from the city limits /; to I'LL
up all places where water collects on
their premises, or cause bitches or
drains to be made so that the water
can get away; to make bitches and
drains where slops or water may be
thrown, causing noxious, unhealthy
or disagreeable and offensive odors
and to comply with all the require
ments of sections 1, 2, 8 and 4 OF
ordinance No. IA, of the ordinances
of the city of Baxter Springs.
J J. FRIBLEY, Mayor.
March 21, 1898.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

r. J. Morrison has completed his
drilling contract near the new Friends
church at Lowell. He stopped at a
depth of 25l feet in dark brown flint
formation. At q depth Of l6l feet he
passed through a strata of the same
white powdery material that was
found by him on the reunion ground at
Baxter last summer at depth of 2O2
feet, which is probably continuation
of the same strata. The strata at
Lowell was quite small and the SUBJ
stance oozes into the drill bole at the
rate of half a gallon per day. At
Baxter the strata or vein of this sub
stance 10 about II feet IN thickness.
We believe il has neverlbeen demon
strated definitely whether there is any
value 10 this substance or not, but If
there should be it would certainly pay
some one big money TO mine 1t.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

A citizen OF this county says that he
owns 4O-acre tract of land in Kan
sas adjoining the Missouri line; he al
80 owns a 40.acre tract just across the
line in Missouri; either tract is as
good as the other, and the improve
ments on each tract are just the same,
yet he pays 81 tax on the Kansas tract
and 81 20 tax on the Missouri tract.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
ID. T. Dey of Girard was In Bax
ter Monday.
%. J. Nichols Of Miami was II
town Monday.
Mayor Fribley visited Columbus
Tuesday on business.
"A. Macdonald and wife visited
Columbus yesterday.
Arthur Simons of Galena was IL
the city yesterday.
&C. T. Dana of the Galena Times
was in the city Monday.
B. +. Medley transacted business
IN Columbus on Tuesday.
u. T. Gsba made a business trip
20 Weir City on Tuesday.
e. b. Curran of Columbus was a
guest at Prices Wednesday.
ID. e. Scott of Topeka had bust
ness In Baxter Monday last.
-Thos. 4. McAboy went 10 Kansas
City Wednesday on business.
w. F. Sapp of Galena was in the
city Tuesday night on business.
John O'Shee of Webb City was a
guest at the National Wednesday.
Mrs. +. w. Wardwell and Mrs.
W. y. McElhincy visited Joplin
Thursday
Miss Mary McGregor returned
"Wednesday from 4 weeks visit with
friends in Galena.
Jefferson Easlcv visited the Qua
paw Agency and Wyandolle Mission
Tuesday on business.
Postmaster Geo. w. Roach and
wife of Falkland, |. T., We're in the
city Tuesday on business.
-N.T.Allison of the Columbus Star
Courier was in the city Monday night
ou business connected with his paper.
Bert Walker of The Wyandotte
reservation was in the city last Sum
day. Mr.. Walker is an employe at
the Quapaw Mission.
John YOrum of the Seneca Dis
patch was in the city last Sunday on
business. John worked on the Rcun-
ion Daily News last summer.
w. w. Scott returned from Mont
gomery, Ala, Wednesday evening
bringing with him a fine jack. The
jack came through by express.
j. 2. Gage returned home Thurs.
day from seven weeks trip to Iowa
where he met with considerable sue
cess in his patent right business.
Mrs w. w. Scott returned home
from Columbus Tuesday evening.
She had i~rn visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Mart Nichols, OF that place.
--tico. Rowe Of Joplin came over
"Wednesday TO visit his parents, Mr..
and Mrs w. F.. Rowe. George is
member of the Joplin police force.
Mrs. II. l.. Williams and daughter
ut Shell Rock, Iowa, arrived in the
city Thursday evening TO visit her
father, Mr.. j. II. Gaba, who is serious
ly i'll.
"A. A. Mears. supreme organizer
of the lodge of PaIriarchs of America,
has been in the city week or more
preparing 20 organize lodge of that
fraternity here.
w. S. Norton and family returned
from Hot Springs, Ark, Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Norton has improved
very much in health Stree his depart
IRE and we are glad TO see his smiling
face in Baxter again.
Mrs. Thos. McAboy left Monday
morning for Illinois where she will
make an extended visit with relatives
and friends. Mrs. NcAboy will prob
ably not return before next fall. The
old gentleman will wear long face
ere long.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

The editor of the Chetopa Democrat
airs his views on woman suffrage In
the following manner: "This paper, at
the present is opposed 10 female SUI
frage, and unless the editor changes
his views will do all IN its power 10
defeat the amendment. We don't be-
lieve that majority of the best wo-
men of this country want to vote and
we are sure that 1t would not be de-
sirable to place the politics Of the coun-
try into the hands of the vile and lewd
women who are especially interested
in laws favorable to their calling. II
all the women want to vote, then we
will favor the amendment. But until
we are convinced that majority of
wives and mothers want a vote, we
shall oppose the amendment"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Passengers on the south bound Gulf
train Tuesday evening were treated to
a 40. minute stop at Neutral, six miles
north of here. An eccentric on the
engine was broken causing the delay.
The broken parts were removed and
the train proceeded on her way, run
ming zone sided" so 10 speak.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

II you don't register by 6 O'Clock
this Saturday evening you will DO
barred from voting at the city election
one week from next Tuesday,.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

The Delewares will receive a pay
,nent of about $500 per capita about
June 80.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

DR.. G.. r. Williams has closed his
bi-chioride of gold institute and has
removed 10 Melrose to engage in the
general practice of medicine. We re-
greet 10 say that the institute, though it
promised well at the start, was not a
financial SUCCESS. He has, however,
not given up the fight altogether, but
is prepared at any and all times to
treat victims of the liquor or morphine
habit and guarantee success, and VIII
give this specially his attention AS cir
cumslances demand. We wish the
doctor success in his new field and can
commend him to our neighbors at
Melrose, as a good citizen
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Spring opened up in full force
Wednesday morning bright and early
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

The young bloods are preparing fol
grand ball and supper TO be given a
the city hail April 9Th.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Hear Ed. w. G. Springer at the
Christian church Sunday morning
and evening.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

MARRIED.-In Denver, Col, March
70, 1893, Mr.. II. G. Maxwell to
Miss Nav Mccain.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

A reception was given to Rev. and
Mrs. Rramhall Wednesday evening
and it was decided success. There
were about 60 present and a most en-
ioyable time was had by all. About
10 o'clock Refreshments were served
much to the relief of those presen:
who had talked themselves hungry or
had laughed themselves thirsty at the
doctors jokes. The party had been
there scarcely an hour before DR.. b.
was discovered upon one1knee before
a group of five beautiful young ladies
and saying these important words !:
81 am going 10 propose" The five
young ladies sat breathlessly awaiting
the proposal. 1t came at last.
~ PROPOSE" said DR.. B. "that
you surround Don Fenton and re-
move that far way look from his com
tenance." The obliging young ladies
did as proposed" aud wonderful re-
suits were accomplished in q very
short time. Thus the evening was
spent until about ii o'clock when DIR.
Bramhall made a very appropriate
speech and prayer aud the company
dispersed, happy in the thought that for
another year at least they were 10 have
such an able man to fill the pulpit as
DIR. Braniball. We hope that his labors
in this field will be more successful
this year than any year of his ministry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

A lodge Of the Palrisrchs of Ameri-
Ca will be organized in this city one
night next week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Rev. Mr.. Lewis will occupy the pull
pjl ut the Presbyterian church sum
day. Public cordially invited.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Prof. James CLANCY of Columbus,
Kan, will organize class for instruc-
ton in vocal music at the M. E. church
Monday evening, March 81, at 1880
o'clock. This is very good oppOriu-
nifty to learn to sing by note at rea-
sonable price, his charges being only
81 for twelve lessons. The professor
comes to us with good recommends.
tions as to ability. etc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Meads 81 McAboy shipped a cal
load OF hogs to Kansas City Wednes'
day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Merchants in Columbus report bust
ness as being very. very dull. Poor
old Columbus, we don't see how the
merchants are going to pay their oc
cuDatiOn tax.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

a small sized packing house is to be
built in Vinita.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

The fishermen are beginning to
tempt the finny tribe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

The elusive bass nibbles once in a
while these fine DAYS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Local sporlsmen are getting in their
work on jacksnipes these days.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Cobweb socials are all the craze al
Columbus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

The new Kansas election law which
stringently forbids compensation of
cigars, drinks, money or promise of
office for votes is great step towards
a fair ballot and an honest count. The
ward worker and the paid ticket ped
der and the individual who registers
regularly every year to sell his vote to
the highest bidder, who is not sure he
has it when bought, will all be COM
PEELED to 70, sake their calling. Ma
chine politics have had their day and
nobody is sorry to SEQ this troop of
moral and political parasites shorn of
their power. 1t means better govern
ment and higher standard of political
manhood.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Tuesday night was reminder OF
summer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Registration books close today.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Grass is beginning TO green up"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

The liveliest mill of the season took
place last Sunday between Uncle Phil
Rucker and Commodore Reuben Tur-
ner, two gentlemen of color. 1t seems
that Reuben was the aggressor, having
tried at various times to get "scrap"
out of Uncle Phil. Phil, however,
got tired of "hiding out" and pro-
ceeled to pound Reuben up a little.
AS a result of the mill Reuben is sorer,
but wiser.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

For blank notes call at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Register today.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Ed. W. G. Springer will preach in
the Christian church next Sunday
morning and evening. Morning sub
iect: Human Reason Must Not be
Substituted for the Written Word of
God; for in This Way Only, has
Skepticism, All Scctarianism and
Church Division been Made Possible"
Evening subject: 1--WE are Justly
Absolvrd from Blame, in our Teach
ing on the Gospel Plan of Pardon, for
We are in Line With the Popular
Protestant Churches"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-03-25

Plant shade trees.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29
Butler GleaningS.

The outside of our schoolhouse is COM
pleted and is q dandy.
Our street commissioner has been do
lug some good work grading Main street.
j. II. Berry has moved from the rear
of his store to his fine residence on 4th
street, thus giving him more room for
his business.
George Butler has covered the west
side of his store with corrugated iron
and is repainting the whole, adding
greatly to its appearance.
Last Sunday Mr.. Hanlon's little four
year old Johnnie and another boy were
playing around a harvester, and Johnnie
got about one third of one of his fingers
cut off.
Charlie Hildreth received a severe
kick from n of his horses last Saturday
breaking three ribs and injuring him In
ternally. Inflammation set in and though
he is receiving the best of medical treat
ment he is in a critical condition.
Spy
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29
Chatter.

Mr.. and Mrs. Heydlauf went to Aber-
deem on business Wednesday.
l.. w. Lewis intends to take in the
encampment at Milbank this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allin, OF Mellette. were
the guests of Mrs. GA. Jaekman Friday.
Mrs. 1. W. Sanborn, Of Butler, was a
caller AT the Lewis homestead Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meuer and Mr.. and Mrs.
Kengiosh were Mellette visitors this
week.
We omitted to say that Miss Nellie
Sullivan, of Andover, was the guest OF
Marion Lewis a few days week before
last.
On Monday a byciclist passed through
this vicinity on his way to Condee, start
from Webster at six p. IN. and arriving
at Chautauqua at ninea IA. Pretty good
time considering the steep cliffs be had
to make.
"ONLY."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29

more money TOR plcuures To-Day tnan new
York, or Paris, or London. The state
ment seems incredible, but 1t is made ON
the authority of a noted Partisan artist
snd broker in art, who apparently knows
whereof he speaks. One of She results of
this exposition win surely be a quickening
Of the love for art In Chicago and the
west And who knows but the great Dore
bronze, which has won my admiration and
the admiration Of many other visitors to
the fair, and will win yours when you
come to look at It, may remain in Chicago
- q souvenir OF the Worlds fair of 1882
WALTER WELLMAN.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29
1.-THE INSTITUTES"

The teachers institute, which conve
ned on the 18th inst. for a TWO weeks
session has, on the whole, been the most
interesting one ever held in Webster,
The teachers have been doing lots O!
good solid work, mingled with pleasures
such as always go with a gathering OF
this kind. Conductor Prof. Prather has
given general satisfaction and has formed
a friendship with each and every teach
er, long to be remembered, and never
severed.
His assistant, Miss Belle anderson,
has also given general satisfaction as a
primary teacher. Her methodsa are clear
simple and progressive.
Owing tothe unlocked for attendance
it was found necessary to hire another
assistant, and Supt. Brown telegraphed
Prof. Rock to come to the rescue. Mr..
Rock has shown himself to be a gentle
man of high moral and intellectual
qualifications. Several teachers who
have been in his classes have been heard
to remark: IF Prof. Rock teaches the
Webster school the coming year, | am
going to school in Webster this coming
winter"
Supt. Brown has spared no pains 10
make "the institute" one of profit as well
as OF pleasure to the teachers, and we
ate sure they appreciate his efforts. Mr..
Brown is held high in the estimation of
all the teachers.
Questions pertaining to school mat.
tiers have been debated nearly every
evening since "the institute" began, and
created an unusual interest, bringing
Out some good points worthy of CARRYING
into the schoolroom.
The conductors assert that in no other
counties in which they have conducted
institutes have they seen SO great a de-
gree Of intelligence displayed. Day
county car feel proud lof her corps OF
teachers. That this institute will long
be remembered as one of hard work and
and great pleasure is putting it mild in.
deed. M
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29
FATAL ACCiD ENT!
John Jones Killed by Lightning

On Monday afternoon John Jones
Oldest son of Hon. w. III. Jones, of
Egeland, was killed by u stroke of
lightning. The young man &C.
companled by his wife was return
ing to his home from Waubay and
was only about twenty rods from
the house of Jno nlbreath, where
he would procure shelter, when the
bolt came stunning both and knock
ing one horse down. The occupants
Of the house, thinking some Of the
buildings had been struck, rushed
out and perceived the team for the
FIRST time and Mr.. aud Mrs. Jones
n the wagon. rs. Jones soon
revived but Mr. Jones lived only
about fifteen minutes.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29

We are sorry 70 hear that Prof. j. II.
Rock, who has been principal of the
city schools for two years, has resigned
and accepted a position as principal of
the high school at Webster. He has
chosen Miss Lenua Lawyer, of Linton
Mills, as his assistant, she having gradu-
ated in the same class ut Valparaiso, Ind,
in 189l.-Big Stone Correspondent Mil.
bank Herald-Advance.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29

A. o. Sorbel, one of the old settlers of
Day county . was in the city Tuesday
and made this Office a pleasant call.
Mr.. Sorbel is meeting with unusual sue
cess in his chosen profession, that of vet
Urinary surgeon and more especially in
the treatment of nasal gleet. The ger
tleman contemplates leaving this winter
and those DESTROYS of his services should
bear this in mind.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

E. R. Wescott, of Petosky Mich. and
General Freight Agent of The Grand
Rapids and Indiana r. r., stopped over
Monday and Tuesday and visited Messrs
Rice, Beckham and Curtis. He was
very much impressed with this country
and pronounced it the finest he had
seen in the west.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29

Beach & Bowers Ministries entertained
an appreciative audience last evening
and gave a very good show. They are
all first-class performers sure to please
their audience. The contortionist is
exceptionally fine. The dogs are the
best that have ever visited Webster and
the shadow pictures are a novel and
pleasing feature.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-06-29

John Blocker, of Highland, gave a
dance in his new barn last Friday night.
Refreshments in abundance were served
at twelve. Everyone pronounced the
affair a complete success. Ten of the
thirty-fve couples present could not tear
themselves away before the morning
houIs.