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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-24

When your blood is pure, rich and
nourishing for nerves and muscles.
The blood Is the vital fluid, and
when IL Is poor. thin and impure you
must either suffer from some dis.
tressing disease or you will easily
fall victim to sudden changes, ex.
Posure or overwork Keep your
blood pure with Hoods sarssPsrills
and be well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-24

Generally fair this afternoon ens
tonight. increasing cloudiuess Fri
day and probably snow furries
slowly rising temperature. Ligh
variable winds. Today's tempera
ture Is. z. J. WALx, Obssvvss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-24

DIR. J. c. Bishop. Of Agpew. Mich.
ssys: 81 have used Foley's Honey
and Tar In three very severe eases %
pneumoris the past month. with
good resu!ts-" Sold oy u. =. Balm.
zen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-24
GAMES OF BASKET BALL,
Association Team Arraugss . Match with
the Iowa state Unsverrisy.

the Iowa state Univerrity.
Some notable basket ball games
are promised to lovers OF this spor,
in Rock Island within the next few
months
The Y. NJ. c. A. team has q match
with the Muscatine association team
next Tuesday. the Rock Island bows
to meet the Iowans on their own
grounds. Jan. 3. the Iowa State
university team comes here for u
game with the Y. NJ. &. A. bows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-24

Hoods Pills are the best after din.
ner pill; sssis, digestion. cure head
ache. % canta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-24

Just try . 10 cent box Of Cascarets
the finest liver and bowel regulate,
ever made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-24
MAY NOW SETTLEIT
Compromise Of Storm Drain
hinted at.
THE WORK TO BE GUARANTEED

rhat b the Impresssoe That Rew Prevssis
-sss'iss Over the Way the Msssss Wee
Broaghs to L'ghs-Wm % Fed b
Fiaseo:
Is the storm drain agitation to end
In as complete dssco IS did The levee?
There are hints that after all the
agitation q compromise is to be ef.
f,cted, and that after all the agita-
ton the council will eventually set
tie The matter. aud the storm drain
will be permitted to repose on its
merits. The plan now discussed Is
that the contractors will furnish an
ample and satisfactory bond, after
making such repairs as are desired.
running over q number OF years,
guaranteeing that the sewer shall he
fully in accordance with all require
ments.
There are many in the council
who are opposed to any COM
promise whatever, but the dis
closure Of Aid. Kennedys attitude
IN abiding his time to scquaint the
council with what he knew was
going on, has aroused indignation
among his colleagu es who are deter
mined now TO force the matter to
some sort Of q settlement. A tax
payer said yesterday in DISGUISE
ing the situation: There is Just one
OF two ways open for dispos,pg OF
this storm drain; one is to either re-
Ject the whole job, or to accept and
require the contractors to give .
bond that is all right. and insuring
to the city that any time any defects
may appear they are TO be promptly
and properly remedied. There is
one thing, though; the bond shall bs
worth more to the city than that nc.
cepted on the Twentieth street paw
ing job. We have done some exp RI
m. nting in our public impro, emeuts
in Rock Island and have generally
'ound them expensive. This should
be Lesson TO US in the future. The
responsibility of all involved In I'M
dertakiugs efrecting the public in
terests should be thoroughly weighed
no matter who Is the lowest bidder,
or what may be the influence in the
way Of settlement. In n word. the
city ought to be more business-like
than IL has been"
Settle 10 some Way.
'At all events, let us settle this
storm drain question some way.
Nothing is To b gained by dragging
= along indeiinitely. as Is the prac-
tice Of the present Standardization.
and as was shown in the levee. Re-
ject IL or accept IL with suitable
guarantee. We have had enough %
farcical procedure. This wrsngle
ana delay is cooperating. and 10 the
mayor had the qusiities Of leader
ship and dire ton. all matters Of thi.
kind would he promptly brought to
head and disposed Of. L., u. deal
With these questions In q business
like manner II IL 10 possible"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-24

The AEoUs DEN, cred every even
ing a. your door at 1oc wook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-24
~HR L1L4 SPEGIALL

SHIELDS gives you some pointers
for holiday week. Where to buy Good
Groceries Cheap. Here they are:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1.
No nation can call Itself
free and independent that
cannot make and maintain a
financial system Of its own.
LAYING TRACK.

On!u lday morning report was
current that work had been stopped
OH the extension of the Memphis
from this city to Miami, but as we
go to press the work of laying
track is being pushed, although
not very rapidly. only four spikers
being at work. They are laying
only about a quarter of mile of
track per day, and at this rate it
will take about so days to complete
the extension to Miami. We under
stand, however, that much larger
force of hands will be put to work
next week.
The bridge over Tar creek is be-
ing put in as rapidly as possible.
Miami people may be able to
come to Baxter by rail before many
moons after all.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
"a LITTLE NONSENSE"

Magistrate tell me why you
stole that watch?" Prisoner-'Oh,
Just to while away the time. "--Phila-
delphia Record.
-Millbanls-''What un insignificant
man Purwell ISL Derringforth--"You
must have seen him when his wife was
with him. Puck.
First Physician-''ls this case that
demands a consultation?" Second
Physician-"I think It is. The patient
Is extremely RICH"
-Nell-''Is he one of the Four Hun.
,red?" Belief wouldn't be surprised.
;le might easily be one Of the naughts."
=, Philadelphia Record.
-"Help! Help!" cried the man who
VAS being robbed. Calm yourself"
said the highwayman, 81 don't need
any assistance. Town Topics.
-"What makes you think he cares
for you?" "Why, mamma talked to
him for more than an hour last even
iny and he really seemed to enjoy It"
Punch.
Don't You find 1t rather lonely
here?" asked Cholly, with nobody to
talk TOP" "Ycs," she replied, land it's
getting worse every minute. Wash
ington Star.
Van Twerp-"I hear your daugh.
ter has reached high place In the
theatrical profession" Won Swipe-
Yes; she's singing on a roof garden. :"
brooklyn Eagle.
-Harry-"Come, Johnny, let's play
horse" Johnny--"oh, you're behind
the times; we don't play boss any
more. II you want to play bicycle, rm
with yer. '-Boston Transcript.
Police Sergeant-''Is the man dam
gerously wounded?" Irish Police Sur
geon-'Two Of the wounds are mortal;
but the third can be cured. provided
the man keeps PERFECTLY quiet for al
least six weeks "--Ti,-Bits
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
THIRD QUARTERLY CONVENTION
OF THE
Lyon TOWNSHIP
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
WILL BE HELD AT
JAMES HALLS GROVE,
SUNDAY, AUG. 10, 1896,
at 10 O'Clock a. m. prompt.
at 10 O'Clock a. m. prompt.

1000 Devotional exercises, one-half
hour, led by ]. Hall.
lO:30-Address of welcome by ].
Harold.
lp:45-Song by convention and Sec
retary's report.
ll:OO-Lesson exercises, by John
James.
l1:3O-Question, What Can be Done
to Induce Non-Christians to
Attend Sunday School: Led
by A. Shearer.
ll:5O-Appointment of committees
and song by convention.
l2:0O-Adjournment, one and one
half hours for dinner.
:30-Devotional exercises, prayer
2:OO-Reports of secretaries of diff
ferent Sunday schools.
2:l5-Exercises by different Sunday
schools.
3:00-Question, Are Not the Scrip
lures More and Better Learned
in Sunday School Than in
Church? Led by ]. Mcclure
3:30-Reports of Visiting and Pro
gram Committees.
3:4O-Miscellaneous business and
collection.
Bring Pentacostal Hymns.
If the weather be stormy the
meeting will be held the mex
Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phpbe Thomas of Junction City.
ILL.,, was told by her doctors that she had
consumption and that there was no hope
for her. but two bottles Of DR.. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her IND she
saws /. saved her life, MIR. Thos. Eggcrs.
1870 Florida street, San Francisco, suffered
from II dreadful cold. approaching con-
sumption. tried without result everything
else then bought one bottle OF DIR.
Kings New Discovery and In two weeks
was cured. t is such results. Of which
these are samples, that prove The wonder
full efficacy of this medicine IN coughs and
colds. Free trial bottles at W. L. Prices
drug store. Regular size 80 cents and 81
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
pOpuLIST DELEGATES.

On Thursday evening the Popu-
lists selected delegates to attend
the county convention of that party
at Columbus today as follows:
First ward delegates, l.. Hatha-
way, Thomas McAboy. II. Henley
aud Dick Calls. Alternates. Thos.
McAboy, Jr., Alex. Stephens. p. S.
Hoke and Ed. Hodgkins.
Second ward delegates, W. ".
Scott, II. Alexander and d. S.
Mitchell. Alternates, Joe Darnell,
Geo. Fenton and Enos Pigg.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

W. 4. Brooks, who lives eleven
aud one. half miles west of this
city, has one of the most cOmforta-
BILE farms in the county. 1t conf
prises 80 acres. % acres of which
is orchard, the remainder being
used for the cultivation and raising
of tame grasses and grain. He has
plenty of well bred live stock. a
very comfortable farm house aud
two large bsrus, one being for
,horses and the other for cattle.
Near the barns is feed mill which
is run by wind power. In the mill
building are large bins for different
kinda of grain. turning lathe,
power grind stone, ete. Just out
aide the building is set of save,
run by wind power. with which the
stove wood is cut Taken alto,
gesher. the farm and it's improve
.ments are models Of convenience,
and other farmers would do well to
visit Mr.. Brooks place and absorb
2 few pointer
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
The new YORK LEDGER,

Americas Greatest Story Paper,
Always publishes the best and
most interesting short stories. SER
ial stories and special articles that
can be procured, regardless of cx-
pcnse. The latest fashion notes
and patterns can be found every
week on the Woman's World Page
There lie always something inter
csting for every member of the
family in the New York Ledger. q
pages-price ) cents. For sale in
this town by Bert Durham.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
lrir.t publirhed June q. 1914
the District Court of Cherokee County,

In the District Court of Cherokee County.
Kansas.
In the matter OF the assignment Of Bruu-
er & Reddin for the benefit Of creditors.
All creditors of'tie nbOve named estnte,
and p.rsons interested, nre hereby notified
tint I. the undersigned. AM the duly
qualified and acting permanent assignee
OF the above named estate. and that VIII
proceed publicly TO adjust and allow ole.
minds against the estate and effects OF
the said assignors. Briner * keddin' at
the Office of the clerk Of the district court
in the city Of Columbus, Cherokee county,
Knnsas, beginning said hearing nj
O'Clock o. m. on Tuesday. the 9th day OF
October, A. ID. iSs, and continuing said
hearing for two consecutive days there
after. between the hours of o'clock n. m.
and O'Clock d. m. Of each day. All cred
itors who do not attend said hearing and
lay befDre me the nature and amount OF
their demands, as required by Inv, shnll
be preciuded from any benefit OF the said
estate. R.H. SANDS, Assignee.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
List Of Letters

List Of Letters
Remaining in tile postofiicc mt
Baxter Springs, Kansas, for the
week ending with July 20. 1895,
which If not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office Mt Washington, ID. C.:
Quinn, ID. NJ.
Finn, L. l.. d.
French, George
Post, Charles
Ewers, Gregg
Hobbs, George
Messenger, Geo.
King, Mrs.. May
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say"Adver
tised," giving date of list.
&c. HAsRETT. p. NJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
First published July II. 1851
NOTICE,

Notice L. hereby given that l, A. E. Car
ncy, Junior member Of the firm Of a. X.
Kane & Co., of the city If Baxter Springs,
county of Cherokee. state of Kansas. have
placed on file this day In the Office of the
probate court, In the city Of Columbus,
county aud state aforesaid. petition In
due form of law. asking for n permit TO seil
spirituous liquor for the uses specified by
the statutes made and provided therein
for one year In the one-story brick build
ing situated on lot five %, block nine w
In the frat ward Of said city OF Baxter
sprinRs, and that the probate court Inns
set tho tenth duy of August. at one o'clocl;
n. m. Of ihnt day, n the time when said
nctition shall lie heard according to law.
Baxter Springs, Kansas, July =. $3.50.
A. +. CARNEY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy In Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate AMI contains
no wllisk,y or other inIOxic-int. but acts
~ tonic aud alternative. IL acts mildly
on the stomach sud bowrlS, adding
strength aud giving tone I" the organs
Thereby aiding nature in thu performances
Of the functions. Electric liiitrrs Is mn
excellent appetizer aud aids digestion. Old
people find 1t ju.t exactly What they need.
Price soc aud 81 bottle at W. L. Prices
drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
1t Is Wonderful

how quickly DiarrhGa or Dysentery
can be relieved by using Beggs
DiarrhGa Balsam. A purely vege-
table compound. 1t affords instant
relief and a permanent cure in
perfectly safe way. Your popular
druggist, A. r. Kane, has the
agency for this wonderful medicine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
Justices of the Peace and constables.

Justices OF the Peace ana SonsthDies'
We have on hand the following
blanks used by constables and
justices of the peace:
Replevin Summons.
Bond in Attachment.
Affidavit in-Attachment.
Garuishment Affidavit
in Attachment
Affidavit for Garnishment.--
without Attachment and
Before Judgment.
Rcplevin Bond.
Summons.
Subpoena.
Constable's Sale Notices.
Affidavit in Replevin.
Guarnishee Summons-when
Plaintiff is in danger OF
losing his claim.
State Warrant.
Execution.
And we are prepared to furnish any
blanks not in stock at Cranes price
and in some instances less.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

Modern industry has a foothold In
the arctic regions. Mines IRE worked
on large scale. and railroad rcgu.
larly operated in suca high attitudes
This Is the case in Sweden, where the
Lulea. Gellivare railroad. bnilt for the
purpose OF carrying iron ore from the
Gellivarc mines to the seaport Of Lulea.
extends fifty miles above the arctic
circle, and enjoys the distinction Of be-
ing the Gr,t railroad to open up the
frigid IONA.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises. sores. ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores. letter. chapped hands. chilblains.
eorns and all skin eruptioBs and posi-
lively cures piles. or no pay required. II
iseuaranteed q give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price asc per bos.
For sale By W. 3. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
Ladies'. Don't Read This.

Why suffer with painful nenstru
alton when Parsons Liquid Elec-
trieity is positively guaranteed to
relieve you in FIVE minutes or no
pay. Sold by W. E. Price, Baxter,
and T. Folger, Lowell.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

An Oklahoma editor makes the
following announcement in the
columns of his paper: Yesterday
we were married. 1t will be remem-
bered that both our former wives
eloped with foremen of the Office.
To avoid any inconvenience of this
kind we have married a lady this
time who is herself compositor,
and she will set type while we
hustle for the ducks who keep their
goods ON the shelves because they
don't advertise"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
When You Take Your Vacation

When You lake TOUT VacHtioH
the most necessary article to have
with you latter your pocketbook) is
a bottle of Foley's Collie and Diar-
rhea Cure. II is an absolute pre-
vention or cure of all arrangements
of the bowels caused by change
of water. You are likely to need ii.
w. +. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

Read the NEWS educational prop.
osition which appears elsewhere in
this issue. Here is an elegant OPP
portunity for subscribers TO the
NEWS to give some worthy young
man or young woman an educa-
ton free of charge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

Mrs. A. L. Harvey, who has been
quite i'll for several days, is not
improving in health as rapidly as
her friends wish, yet she is much
better.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
ONLY ONE LETT

We have only one scholarship
left in the College which we will
trade for a good milk COW giving
milk. Come runnin'.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
REMOVAL!

A. L. Rehm has purchased Nc.
Brides interest In the blacksmith
shop on the corner south of the
White Implement Co. and is now
associated with Benz. Crane at the
above location. His old shop Is
closed, so call and see him mt the
new place where all work In his
line will be done. Shooting IA spe.
cialty. Buggy repairs, such as AK
les and tires, furnished and put on
at reasonable prices. All other
blacksmith work in proportion.
REHM & CRANE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Dun
ham on Thursday evening. July 30,
1890, a ten-pound boy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

Mighty hot weather for weddings
yet we understand there Will he
one in few days.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
Hot Weather Rules.

In warm weather bowel CON-
plants frequently result from over
eating or over drinking. Foley's
Collie and Diarrh9a Cure affords
perfect protection from all bowel
arrangements and is guaranteed.
". +. Price.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

John NJ. Cooper says that not
withstanding certain conditions he
is overwhelmed with business at
his dry goods store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

We also have in stock township
road tax receipt books, notes, state
aud territory chattel mortgages,
bills of sale, etc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

All instantaneous cough cures con-
tain opiates aud are liable to dry up
the phlegm and mucus in the
bronchial tubes and lungs, thereby
congestion. We guarantee
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup against
this danger. A. II. Kane sells II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

viii Hartley is quite i'll with ma
lariai fever at the home of his par
ents west of town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
Caution.

Mrs. Mary Amos is quite i'll at her
home moi invest of this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
BAXTER SPRINGS NEWS.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY
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Rates OF Subscription
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specimens mud get prices.
Entered ut the postof1ics at Baxter Springs,
Kansas. ns &C. ',.d clnss matter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

Vim. Harreil of Illinois is visiting
relatives in this city and vicinity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
SUFFERING IN SILENCE.

CUFF EWttvG uN SsS65VSGs
Women are the real heroes Of the
world. Thousands on thousands of them
endure the dragging torture of the ills
peculiar to womankind in the silence of
home. They suffer on and on-weeks.
months, years. The story of weakness
and torture Is written in the drawn
features, in the sallow skin, III the list
less eyes, in the lines Of care aud worry
on the face.
Unborn modesty seals their lips. They
prefer pain to humiliation. Custom has
made them believe the only hope of
relief lies in the exposure Of examina-
ton and "local treatment"
Take ten cases of "fcmale weakness"
and in nine of them "local treatment"
Is unnecessary, There Is no reason why
modest, sensitive women should sub
NIT to It. McELREE'S
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
Reunion August a to 20, 1896.

We are informed that there were
seven funerals in Galena Thursday
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01
WINE OF CARDUl

10 vegetable wine. It exerts wonder
fully healing, strengthening and sooth-
ing influence over the organs OF woman
kind. 1t iuvigoratcs and stimulates the
whole system. 1t is almost infallible in
curing the peculiar weaknesses, ire.
gularities and painful arrangements OF
woman. Year after year, in the privacy
of home-away from the eyes Of every
body-it effects cures.
WINE OF CARDUI D. sold for el.0O Q
bottle. Dealers I'm medicine sell q. Five
bottles usually euro inc WORST cases.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

Thursday the temperature in the
shade was 100 degrees fire and heat
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-01

Honest now, is it hot enough for
you?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-10-15
Marvellous Results.

From letter written by Rev. j..
Gunderman, of Dilnodale, Mich, We
are permitted to make thu extract:
IL have no hesitation lire,-.'umeiding
DIR. Kings New Discovery, as the re-
suits were almost marvellous in the case
of my wife. While / was pastor OF the
Baptist church at Rives .Ianciion she
was brought down with Pneumonia
succeeding La Frippe. Terrible parox-
ysms OF coughing would last hours
with little interruption and it seemed
rs IL she GOULD not survive them. A
friend recommended DR.. Kings New
Discovery; it was quick in It's work and
highly satisfactory in results" Trial
bottles free Mt "A. H. Roberts Drug
Store. Regular size 50c.and S100.