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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Op.
perman on Thursday morning, Feb.
13, 1902, a bouncing baby girl.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Albro Wes:y -s's-. "a wednes-
day from Dayton, Ohio, where he has
been for some time visiting reia-
tives and friends. He has resumed
his position at the Springs Hotel.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

DIED-February 10, 1902, the in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Denton. Funeral services were
held Tuesday and the remains In
TERED in the Baxter cemetry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Special Services at the NJ. E. chur.
ch next Sunday morning and eve
ming. In the evening the services
will be under the auspices of the
Epworth League. All cordially in
vited.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Joplin is going to build a large
convention hall. Work will begin
as soon as the weather will permit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

At his farm three and half miles
wes. of Baxter, on Tuesday, Feb. Is
Is. A. Haines will sell at public auc-
ton 4 head of horses, 5 cattle, farm
implements, stack of millet, stack
of oats, lot of seed corn, corn in crib,
20 shocks of corn, several dozen
Leghorn chickens, 20 stands of bees,
200 gallons cider vinegar, 20 gallons
boiled cider, lot of seed Irish potat.
oes, household goods, etc., on IL
months time. Hartley auctioneer,
Doty clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15
To Cure q coIdin One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money If il fails to cure. E...W.
Groves signature is on each box.
25c.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

The. Baxter dancing club will
give masquerade ball at the City
hall on the night of Feb. Fl. Dance
to begin promptly at $50. All dan.
cers musl be masked.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Ped La Rue, of Columbus, who
bought Hartley Bros. Meat Market.
took possession of his purchase
the fret of the week. Mr. Gongwer
is the chief cutter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

The primaries for the selection of
delegates to attend the Republican
county convention will be held iu
the various wards of this city on
Monday evening, March 3. The
county convention, which will be
held March S, will select delegates
to attend the congressional con.
vention to be held at Winfield on
Juue II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Mrs. T. c. Weaver left Monday eve
ming for Argenta, ILL.,. in response
to a telegram announcing the death
of her mother. She was accompa-
MED by her daughter, Nellie.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

John Wiswell, AL. F. Williams
and Ira Heaton, all Columbus Law.
yers, were in town Thursday on
iness connected with the sale
af the Eriksen hardware stock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

The city council held it's regular
meeting Tuesday night, but only
the regular routine business was
transacted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Chas. A. Black came in Saturday
evening from Brooklyn, N. Y, to
visit relatives and friends. Charlie
is in the government service.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Jim Chew is laid up at his home
as a result of fall on an icy place.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Hade Smith, Roy Harvey and
Chas. F. Noble will 60 to IT. Scott
Monday to attend the Masonic
grand lodge meeting.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Read the adv. of Scott & Scot
elsewhere in this paper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Baxter people intending to hear
Sousa's band at Galena the after
noon of Feb. 2S should get their
tickets at once. Seats are going
rapidly. Buy them at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15
FRIBLEY IMPLEMENT COMPANY
GETS CARS OF GOODS.

We now have a very large
and complete line of imple-
ments for the spring trade,
and feel confident we have
the goods you want. The
weather will clear up soon
and planting time will then
be here. It will pay you to
see our goods before buying.
FRlBLEY IMPLEMENT co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15
FOR SALE CHEAP.

Good wagon, team and harness.
Call at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

9. r. Gould has just received 9
big lot of grass and clover seeds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15
FARM FOR RENT.

100 acres in Quapaw Reserve, east
of river. 80 acres in cultivation, re.
mainder in good pasture; good
dwelling. Inquire at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Don't fail to hear Sousa's band at
Galena. Remember you can secure
reserved seats by calling at the
NEWS Office if you apply early.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15
CAPLES' COUGH CURE
stops the coffin.
Morrow & Co.

Bran, wheat, chop and shorts In
any quantif at Cook q Rardin g.
Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15
CAPLES' CURES CURE.
Ask for them.
Morrow & Co.

See G. r. Gould for grass and
clover seeds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Totals. .$l. I3o. .ooo
In the first place Mr.. Lykins' esti.
mate of the value of Mamie taxable
property is too high. 100000 would
be too much. The town of Peoria
is placed at $4,000, when anybody
who knows the place knows $1,000
would be too much. Wyandott 10
placed at $4,000 when $4,000 would
be too high. Personal property In
the agency is rated at $550OO0, but
if it 10 taxed there won't be $4,000
worth in sight. The land owned by
white citizens is placed at 100000,
but 1t isn'tworth at the market price
more than that, 30 the taxable value
would be only one-half. The rail.
road and telegraph lines are prob
ably not too high, but they are high
enough. 1t should be remembered
that property is worth more where
it is not taxed-that when the as,
SCISSOR comes around the value di.
and in many cases dis.
appears altogether.
Now, about the population: Mr..
Lykins says there are 5000 people
living in the Quapaw agency. He
misstates the facts, which
are about as follows:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Bran, wheat, chop and shorts iE
any quantity at Cook & Rardin' q
Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Miss Dora Denton, who hae been
i'll long time, 10 improving in
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

John Dixon, who has been i'll for
several weeks, 10 convalescent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

i. 3. Edwards has been drawn as
Q juror for the March term of dist
rick cOurt
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Hot chilii-the best-at all tiUes
at Mrs. Meyerdiugs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Ben Talbot 10 quite III at his home
just west of town. being down with
nnauuionia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Geo. d. Black has returned from
an extended stay In Texas. Geo.
thinks we'll ofTexas, especially in
cold weather.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Miss Nellie Webb was very pleaS-
antly surprised last Saturday eve
ming by number of her frieuds,
the occasion being the sixteenth
anniversary of her birth. Games
were played. refreshments OF q
toothsome nature served and Q gen
eral old fashloned good time had.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Mr., Fred Staten of Miami and
Miss Flora PippinGer' of Baxter
were married at Miami Sunday by
Rev. Terry Hubbard.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Mrs. Riley Willie 10 quite III at
the home of her husband's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Willis, In the
south part of town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Frank Whitten left yesterday
morning for Oklahoma City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

This sIgastsrs Z O sEsH box q ths ssauins
Laxative Brom0- Quinine 1.S'e.'
~ yomsay tha1 eaFea = ooea u 80 ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

sPoLar Bear". is the best hard
wheat -four made, and sells az low
az inferior brands of -four. Sold bT
Cook d Rardin's. EVeIT pound
ID guaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

The Grand Army entertainment
has been put of tili the weather 10
more settled. Everybody will be
notiHed ia due time through the
newspapers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-15

Frank Hartley lost half q dozen
shocks Of fodder the other day,
We could tell him where it went to,
but not being under oath, we don't
have In.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06

betweenf Pollard and Flomaton. All of these streams are considered as naviga- ble in some measure, and the waters of Burnt Corn and Cedar Creeks are divert ed into ditches for floating logs to lum- Der mills near Brewton. The length of the several log ditches in the County is estimated to be from seventy-tive to 100 miles in length.
 Natural Productions. The lumber woods ,Are all the varieties of Southern pine oak. cypress, gum and poplar-wild grapes, Plums, blackberries. dew berries and huuhleberries are found everywhere.
 The native grasses supply abundant food for stock fully seven months fin the year without protection, and when pro- tected by fences stock thrive and fatten the year round. Wild game Is getting scarce, and the hunter must content him. self guuning for squirrel and partridge, etc.
 Cultivated Productions.
 The staples of agriculture are cotton, corn, oats, sweet potatoes. sugar cane. peas, binders and millet for hay. Toma- toes, Irish potatoes. beans and egg plants for shipment to market have been growa by the farmers around Brewton for the past two years, and diversified cropping has taken strong hold on the minds of all the people. In all instances, when
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tion of 1875. In 1890 he was elected, with out opposition, to represent his people in the Legislature, and served with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituency. In 1895 he was appointed County Treasurer by the Board of Coun- ty Commissioners to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James Herring ton. He Is an enthusiastic Mason and a devout member Of the Baptist Church. As a citizen he has ever stood ready to en- courage every worthy enterprise. and is zealous worker for every movement that tends to the betterment of his fel- low man, and to the material progress of his county; in all his transactions with the world, none have ever accused him of a mean or unworthy act and his integrity has always been above reproach. His business career knows no stigma, his Christian character is without blemish and to posterity he will leave name worthy of emulation by the wisest and best of mankind
 c. W. L. Smith.
 was born in Midway, Bullock county. November 25, 1889; he attended the com mon schools and academies of that place. which for more than a half century has enjoyed more or less distinction as an educational centre; entered the Universi- ty of Alabama in 1888 and was graduated with honors in 1891; in the fall of the same year he went to Washington in the capacity of private secretary to the now ex-Governor Wm. c. Oates, then a mem- Der of Congress from the Third Congress sional District: there he entered the law department of Georgetown College, com pleted the two-year course and was grad uated with honors in 1898; was examined before the Supreme Court of Alabama and admitted to the bar in 1894; he lo- cated in Brewton, where, with Hon. Jas. M. Davison, he became the junior mem- Der of the firm, Davison and Smith, at- torneys; in January, 1901, becoming depu- ty solicitor, this partnership was dis solved.
 Being public-spirited, he advocated in 'S6 the purchaseA by the city of a plant to supply artesian water and furnish elec- trio lights; he supported Mayor Strong and Henderson on this platform, which finally prevailed, giving Brewton an ex- ceilent light and water system, which lat ter has paid for itself on more than one occasion of fire Afterwards turning his attention to county affairs, he became member of the General Assembly in lssS-ss He passed bill providing for Inc excellent school system outlined by the present worthy County Superint4nd-
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BREWTON, ESCAMBIA'S CAPITAL

though some have walked up enough to experiment in this direction. and find the possibilities fiattering indeed. Escameta can exhibit excellent specimens or nome bred horses, cattle, sheep and hogs, ana a few more years of general business de- pression will drive hard times rom her domains.
 Miscellaneous.
 A full and thorough investigation into all the subject matter herein treated thus briefly is inyited-yea challenges compar- ason with claims of older communities If you want to live among people wno are kind, hospitable and peaceable, come 10 Escambia!. If you want to live at home and enjoy health and comfort in farm life-"here we rest!" If you want to farm for profit, go where you can gel as much land as you care to cultivate. and nave surplus for an orchard, and plenty to spare for stock pasture, and an sinex- haustible supply of wood and water. where man grows strong and noble, ana woman grows lovely and graceful, ana where you can work twelve months in the year without freezing or melting. Escam- bia bids you welcome.
 Prices of Lands.
 Desirable farm lands near the large towns are high, ranging from $lO to $So per acre. Good lands fro mthree to ten miles out sell for from E to $10 per acre. Timbered lands are about all taken up and sell for about s6 per acre. There are some public lands open to settlement un' der the homestead laws in the north
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One of the Leading Cities
 Of the Pines.

traverses the County entering nearly centrally at the north boundary, and running south and southwesteriy entire ly across, a distance of some fifty miles; a branch of this system diverges from the main line in a northwesterly direc- ton from the south boundary line, until 1t crosses the west boundary line, a dis tance of about twenty miles. Thus sup plying shipping facilities to almost the remotest sections of the County and con- tributing largely to the resources of the municipalities.
 This railroad system is liberal in spirit to ali business development, and fur nishes the> travelling public with local trains convenient for the transaction of business without loss of time in going to and from any point on it's main line.
 N Streams.
 The Copecuh River runs east and west across the southeastern portion of the CaYptys. .anl is supervised as a thorough fare bx the United States government in ordef f6 dEcommodate the timber mills on, it's tributaries in marketing their pro- ddct. eMnrder. Burnt Corn and Cedar Greeks\ are tributaries which flow togeth- CT near Brewton. The two Escambias lie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06

western portion of the county. valuable both for timber and farm purposes, but are some distance away from the rail- road.
 Leading Citizens.
 There are a number of entcrprising and progressive citizens in Brewton, first among whom is Hon. N. R. Leigh. Sr. who is the Probate Judge of the county and who has made an excellent officer, looking after the affairs of the county with a jealous care and discharging ev- cry duty faithfully and conscientiousiy. Judge Leigh has just gotten into his new office and is justly proud of il He had much to do with building the new court house and is progressive and enterprising in his public and private affairs.
 MT. E. M. Lovelace
 is the President of the largest industry here, the Blacksher-Miller Lumber Com pany, and Is one of the pioneer citizens of the town. growing up with it and do- Ing much to make its progress possible. In this connection there is picture of him and his wife, which will attract much attention as they are the leaders in the social life as well as In the business circles.
 Hon. E. P. Loveless is one of Brewton's best loved and most respected men. He was born in Lowndes County, July l, 1929. and grew to man
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 similar in condition to Canoe, except that it has a large lumber mill, and has been recently plotted for better improve ment.
 Wilson and Sullivan embrace the ex- kreme southwestern pretensions to town development, and like all others referred to above, are stations on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, possessing educa- fional, social and spiritual advantages, which entitle them to take rank with older and more aristocratic communi- ties.
 Wallace and Foshee are stations on A branch railroad leading out in a north westerly direction from Flomaton, and each has large lumber mill.
 Escambia County.
 Escambia takes it's name from an In- oian word meaning 'clear water" or pretty water"-because of the many and Deautiful streams of transparently clear water coursing their way through the numerous and luxuriant valleys in all directions throu gh the County. It is a border County and lies centrally In that section of Alabama and Florida, com monly denominated the flower garden" of the continent Its entire area is stud ded by tine huge monsters of the forest including in its varieties all growths of Southern pine whose resinous breath IS healthful as their boughs make music in keeping time to the tempered winds of winter, or to the refreshing breezes which the Gulf waits inland in summer. Many valuable varieties of hardwood also grow on the margins of the large creeks and rivers, and are available to railroad sites for the location of factories to man. ufacture into the commodities of com merce.
 Its soil is sandy loam, susceptible of the highest state of fertilization, and produces. under judicious management, a larger number of farm staples than any section of our glorious country-an things considered.
 The lumber interest leads in value and importance, while the agricultural is fast absorbing the attention of the great ma 5ority of the sterling people; and promises to exceed in importance the multiplied Industries altogether.
 It's people are energetic and public spirited to a high degree. which is evil denced in the permanence of the towns along the line of railroad, and the ex- ceIlent public roads and public buildings in the interior.
 The climate is genial in character, throughout all seasons Outdoor work is neither restrained by the severest cold of winter, nor the extreme sultriness of summer.
 The Louisville aud Nashville Railroad
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a place in the esteem and good win of all who knew him.
 Mr. Loveiess is e Democrat, and has ever been a prominent factor In local politics, and has always counseiied con- servatism and fair dealing between anan and man in politics, as well as In all the business relations of life. His party has been greatly benefited by his wise and practical suggestions and advice, and has more than once shown it's appreciation by electing him to important offices. He was County Commissioner for three consecu- tive terms under the Constitution of 1868 and held two terms under the Constitu-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06

new methods have been adopted and de- partures have been made in diversified cropping experience has demonstrated the perfect adaptability of soil and eli mate to the full development and matu- rity of the most delicate. as well as the hardier varieties of fruits and vegetables. Fruit and vegetable growing will soon absorb the farm interest in communities having railroad facilities for shipment. Escambia crops seldom suffer from drought, and are peculiarly exempt from the ravages of insects. and blighting dis ease.
 Stock Raising.
 But little attention has been given to stock breeding and raising as yet, al-
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hood on a farm receiving a limited edu- cation in the "old field schools" of his day. He moved to Brewton while he was yet quite young, and. with the exception of two years, has continued to live among the people with whom he cast his lot in his young manhood. Immediately after declaration of war between the States he enlisted in the Confederate army and made a true and brave soldier sacrificing three of the best years of his life on the altar of duty and loyalty to the cause he believed to be right and just. At the close of the war without money or property,
 but full of energy and determination, he began life anew, and his genial dlsposi- tfon and kindness of heart soon won him
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and Register in Chancery and keeps the books of those offices in perfect order He is fully conversant with the affairs of the county and knows all about the rec ords in his office. His services to the county are most valuable and are duly appreciated by the people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06

"On July 3d. the Crescent Hotel. at Eureka Springs. opens as an all-year.. round resort. under the management of the Frisco System. Extensive renova- tions and Improvements have been eff fected which will make the Crescent Ho- tel the equal of any hostelry to be found in the Southwest adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06
MT. w. S. Neal

is the Superintendent of Education of the county and his systematic method of conducting that office has made him fa- nous all over the State and his system ought to bc adopted in every county. His blank statements and plan for keep ing up with tho money appropriated is business-likn one and is most valuable and convenient to all concerned. MT Neal Is one of the best Superintendents in the State and is highly endorsed at the State office. He Is a good and useful cIti- zen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06
Hon. James M. pavison

Is one of the leading lawyers and fore most citizens of this entire section. He has represented the District in the Sen ate with much ability and has forged to the front in his profession on his merits. He is doing a large and lucrative practice at the bar and takes a lively interest in all that concerns the welfare and inter ests of Brewton and of Escambia coun- ty. MT. Davidson takes much interest in farming and always has good crops fol- lowing the up-to-date practical methods of farming He is known and honored throughout the county
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06
Hon. ". J. Jackson

is the Treasurer of the county and is one of the most popular and enterprising cite zens of the county. He is one of the lead ing citizens of the county and holds the purse strings with fidelity and zeal that does him great credit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06

ent of Education; provided for spanning Conecuh River with steel bridges, of which provision the county has since made use He provided a fund 3y which the county was placed on a cash basis for paying State witnesses in attendance on the courts. Recently, without the aid of a bond act, negotiated a fund to pro- vide the county with means to erect, what is considered by competent judges, the best court house in the State. Was commissioned by Governor Sanford Cap tain of Company G. 1st Infantry, A. N. G., 1901.
 In the fall of 1901 he married Miss Jes- sic H. Lockhart of Auburn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06
Tha Central Hnusa

is kept by Mrs. Susie D. Bauer and is one of the incest hotels in the State. Good fare and clean beds are what the traveller wants and he always gets both at this house.