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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01
Mrs. Plantz's Tragic Death.

Monday afternoon the commune
ty was shocked by the announce
ment that Mrs. George Plantz, liv-
ing couple of miles north west of
town, had met death from pistol
shot from her own hands.
The departed lived comfortably
with her husband on their farm,
surrounded with plenty and enjoy
ing the comforts of good home.
She was respected woman possess
ing many qualities of worth. She
was married to Mr.. Plantz about
fourteen years ago and has enjoyed
life and lived very cornfortab bly,.
She was a member of the Methodist
church in Extra and enjoyed the re-
Spect and esteem of her friends and
acquaintance.
| For few weeks past she has
shown strong symptoms of being
mentally deranged and every posi-
BILE effort to delicately shield and
protect her has been made. For the
past week her condition has been
growing more critical and every
possible means for self destruction
was supposed to be beyond her
reach. Monday forenoon she was
about her home, - strong as usual.
Immediately after dinner, which
she had partaken of about as usual,
she said she was not feeling very
we'll and she would go lie down.
Instead of going to the front room,
as was supposed, she passed on up
stairs and in few moments her
husband was attracted by the re-
port of revolver and passing up
stairs found her kneeling by the
bedside, her body resting on and
against the bed with bullet hole
passing in at the right temple.
Thus unexpectedly and without
cause, in supposed moment of
insanity. she fred the fatal shot
that caused her untimely death,
passing away immediately and
never knowing anyone.
County Coroner Ralph Hersman
was summoned who came and EN-
paneled jury consisting of E. C
Wilson, George Huyck and d. E.
Stranger who returned verdict
that she met death at her own
hands.
The funeral sermon was conduct
ed from the home, Tuesday after
noon, by Rev. J. E. Nichol, of the
Methodist church, of which she was
member, assisted by Rev. Hart
sough, of Congregational church.
The remains were shipped on the
tuesday evening train to Chicago
for burial, accompanied by Mr..
Plantz, where the departed will be
laid to rest beside her mother.
Death always brings its attendant
sorrows and the deep shadow of
gloom, but such tragic death as
this calls forth the sympathy of
everyone.
Mr.. Plantz is one of the pioneer
settlers here and the entire commu-
nifty truly sympathizes with him,
and as far as possible will share the
burden of sorrow and sadness that
has befallen him.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01
New location. New Shoes. Repair
t G done while you wait.
{. ALFRED GREEN.

Professor p. NJ. Herso1n and farni-
~ will move to our city in June if
a suitable house can be found. If
not will store his goods until suita-
BILE dwelling can be obtained.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01
j. w. Cline had COW get injured
on last Friday so that's she soon died.

The delivery of nursery took made
by John Crane for the Perry Nurs-
cry, was the largest and best ever
deliYeree in Extra. CITIZEN
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

]. o. Howard and Henry Peters,
the latter farmer ofeast Audubon
township, went on land excursion
to Huron, South Dakota, last Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

The old and tried friends of L. d.
Nellis, on learning of his buildings
being burned, turned out and haul
ed his lumber for new one-just to
show their appreciation and good
will,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

N. P. Christensen has been con-
templating purchasing an automo-
bile but so far has not been able to
secure one of the proper pattern to
suit his purpose as he wants one so
he can have his title THE Honest
Real Estate Dealer" displayed prop
erly in large gold letters. Our friend
Peter has justly earned his title and
no one would want to see him travel
ing about without having the prop
er sign attached to his vehicle.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

John Frost residing two miles east
of town, returned Wednesday from
visit of one week at the home of
his brother, Matt Frost, up near
Waterloo. He informs us that Matt
had his house and goods destroyed
by fire about three weeks ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01
CARD OF THANKS.

OAND- OF IHANkS.
We take this method of returning
thanks for the help and assistance
rendered us at the time of the sad
death of our beloved wife and aunt.
GEORGE III. PLANTZ.
LAMONT CLINE.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

Mrs. w. A. Wellman is making
preparations to attend the Photo
igrapher's Union ty be held at Des
Moines in "a couple of weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

Miss Martha Rodgers, school
teacher of south Audubon township,
was transacting business in this
city YESTERDAY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01
The Great scourne

OF monern times is consumption. MANY cures
and discoveries from time to time are published
but FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAX does truth
fully claim to cure all cases in the early stages
and always affords comfort and relief in fhe
worst cases. Take no substitute. Nick Doffing
g. Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

Mr.. Thos. Adair, residing west of
North Branch, had his hay BAN
torn down and scattered in every
direction by Friday nights storm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

!, Chris Hickman was in town yes
'terday from his home in east Audu-
bon township aud is now able to go
without the aid of crutches, which
he had not beenable to do since the
runaway in which his limb was
broken, last fall.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

Mr.. Charles Brown, of Manila, a
'neighbor of w. 81. Bowman when
he resided at Walnut, paid the lat
ter visit the first of the week. This
was the first time they had seen each
other for twenty years.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

There are seven pupils who will
graduate from from the High
School, in this city, on Thursday,
May Doth. They are the Misses Flor.
ence McAninch, kathyrine Conn
rarpy, Lillian Dyer, Gretchen Della
hoyde, Zilpha Gault, Martha Bruner
and Mr.. Otto Born. Under the old
order of things this class would
have graduated last year but when
the course of study was revised
another year was added and this
class has pluckily stuck to it and
will leave the school with an extra
year to their credit. They deserve
a big ovation and will no doubt re-
ceiye it. All honor to the class of
1902
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

w. A. Wellman is remodeling his
photograph gallery and otherwise
adding to their facilities for doing
good work in their line.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

The subject of the following dis
patch was a brother of Mr.. Thomas
Roland, who resides with Doug
Hamlin, six miles south east of
Extra.
ATWOOD, KANSAS, April 29.-Dr.
]. r. Rowland, of Herdon, Kansas,
was mysteriously shot and killed
here today i'll a small room adjoin-
ing the general store of 6. w. Dull.
Rowland was found dead with bull
let hole through the head and anoth
er through the stomach. No weap-
on was found to carry out the theo-
ry of suicide and there was no trace
of murderer. DIR. Rowland was q
prominent Mason.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

Father Failenschmid had bust
ness in Audubon, on Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

The high winds of Friday night
did lot of damage to windows,
shivering the glass with it's force.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

The storm of Friday night drove
lin two door in at the Lon. Littlefeld
home, in Audubon township.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

Mr.. Charles Van Gorder and wife
came down from Audubon last
Tuesday on their automobile.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

John Hunter reports that he
learned while in Oklahoma that
Uncle Josephus Lewis who once
owned the w. D. Stanley farm in
Hamlin township, died about two
weeks ago. He was one of the early
residents and will be remem bered
by all of the older settlers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

The hobo has been paying his re-
spects to this city quite frequently
of late, making his kitchen door
petitions. A few endorsements of
the city ordinance applicable to
such characters would help grade
the streets when they need such
work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

7. n. Ericsson has new soda
fountain in operation at his restau-
rant where all kinds of flavors cal
culated to tickle the palate are
sarva6
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

From an Atlantic paper we learn
that w. f. Eckles, one of our former
cltlzens and a son of Mrs. ]. J. Hens
ley, OF this city. has put fine new
milk wagon on his route. at is an
addition to the list of new and tas-
ty vehicles that are being used in
the city. TO stranger old and rick
ETY. delivery wagons make bad inn
preston and it is a matter of pride
that those who have to make use of
such articles are placing modern
ones on the street."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

The new school law enacted by
the last legislature compels par
ents or guardians to send children
under their control to school for at
least twelve consecutive weeks in
the year. violation being a good
stiff fine. This will, if rigidly en-
forced. be good measure as there
are too many parents who let their
children go or stay as they see fit,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

A. F. Littlefield is better than re-
ported last week, but still unable to
leave the house,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

A. ]. Bruner and ]. w. Wissler
left, yesterday for Pottawattamie
county to begin work on the new
barn for L. ID. Nellis. to replace the
one recently destroyed by fire. They
expect to be gone about three weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01
Audubon County journal
CA. MARlAN. Editor.
Thursday, May |, 1902.

j. Dimick shipped three cars of
hogs his week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

Miayor Kapp transacted business
m TIE county seat, on Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

l. ". D. Lewis is still reported as
being very sick man.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

moved. HARRY NELSON.
Jim Gwin writes to his wife, over
in Audubon township, that the
country he visited in Canada to the
eye appears fine, but he did not in.
vest there. He is now looking at the
land in portions of North Dakota
and may invest there as he thinks it
fine place for poor man, money
or no money
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

CARD OF THANKS. wish to
extend our sincere and heartfelt
thanks to our kind neighbors who
so nobly assisted during the brief
illness of our beloved son, Law
renee Tibben; and to all the friends
who helped us lay our little one
away. MIR. AND MRS. AMOS TIBBEN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

from her parents home in Hubbel,
Nebraska, last Monday where she
was called a week ago by telegram
stating her mother was dangerous
ly ill. She waslbetter when Mrs.
Connrardy left. There is but small
chances for complete recovery as
she is quite an aged lady, having
been married sixty years last Mon
day week ago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

The following farmers had hogs
on the market last week: Tom Elem.
ish, one load; Joe Chaffe. two loads;
George Meyer, fifty four head; all of
Audubon township. James Gripp,
OF Greeley, one load. These were all
sold to ]. NJ. Dimick. Wolf Broth
ers, three miles south of town, and
John Hay, of Greeley, two loads
each. This bunch went to Hensley
Brothers & Thielen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

Wahlert came to the city yesterday
and wendell their way to the resi-
dence of Rev. H. L. Wissler where
they were soon joined for life in the
sacred bonds of matrimony by that
gentleman, only the necessary wit
nesses being present. Miss Wahlert
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Wahlert of south east Greeley
where she has passed her youthful
days known and beloved by all the
surrounding neighbors for her
womanly traits of character which
go to make up the good qualities of
noble wife and aid in the Joys and
sorrows that may arise as the DAYS
OF youth pass by and those of mid
die life and old age appear. Mr.. Por-
ter is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Porter, also residents of east Gree
ley, and is known as a gentleman
of excellent habits, industrious, a
man who has friends wherever he
is known and no one doubts but
what the bride made no mistake
when she gave him her heart
and hand, he thus becoming her
protector throughout the future
years of life, This worthy couple
will at once go to housekeeping
surrounded by their relatives and
friends who extend them many con-
gratulations and hoping their path
way through life may be strewn
with roses and ne'er thorn to mar
their Joy or embitter their moments.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-05-01

Buggy painting first class work.
Box, twelve to fourteen coats, Gears,
five to six coats. Residence "a miles
west of depot. All old paint re-
moved. HARRY NELSON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

Notice is hereby given that an election Of
the qualified voters Of the city Of Baxter
Springs, Kansas, will be held in the severa
precincts Of said city, on Tuesday, April /
Ieo2, for the purpose Of electing the following
officers:
One councilman from the first ward.
One councilman from the second ward.
One councilman from the third ward.
One member Of the school board for the
first ward.
One member of the school board for The
second ward.
One member Of the school board for the
third ward.
The polling places Of such election shall be
located in the several voting precincts as fol-
lows:
First ward-Perkins building, Military
street, near Sheridan.
Second ward-City hall.
Third ward-Mrs. Corners house Military
ST., on lot II. Blk. 3, Hornor's addition.
Following are the names Of the judges and
clerks of said election;
First ward-Judges; ]. s. Price, Ed. Stem.
and Ed. IIodgkins. Clerks: Morris Do,y and
B. w. Patton.
Second ward-Judges, ]. A. Sour. M. Hs
Eastman and C. A. Willis. Clerks, W. c.
Martin and w. NJ. Gill.
Third ward-Judges, Richard Willis, G w.
Dixon and NJ. A. Patten. Clerks, w. A.
Doty and A. Rossman.
SAID election shall be opened in the man.
ner prescribed by statute, at s o'clock in the
morning, and kept open until 6 O'Clock in the
evening Of said day.
C. W. DANIELS, Mayor.
Attest: w. S. BAXTER, City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
ACROSS CONTINENT

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March IS
President B. +. Yoakum, of the Fris-
co system who is in Los Angeles,
has strongly intimated that his
company will build to the Pacific
coast, with San Francisco as the
ultimate terminus. Mr.. Yoakum
recently completed tour of South
ern Arizona, where it is said he
looked over the field with view of
selecting the most inviting route
for his road. He acknowledged the
st. Louis and San Francisco now
has surveyors at work east of Albu-
querque, New Mexico, with the idea
of extending the Oklahoma and
Western road, recently acquired
property. 1t is said to be the inten-
ton of the st. Louis and San Franc
isco to control the transcontinental
line from Savannah, Ga, to San
Francisco. Mr.. Yoakum declined
to enter in particulars. but gave out
the understanding that the COM
pany had ample financial backing
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
BABIES PERISH M FLAMES.

Galena, Kas., March II. A ter
rible accident occurred at Empire
City, adjoining this city on the
north, today. The S-months-old
baby of Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Allen,
while sitting in it's buggy. was
burned to death in a fire with the
house and all contents. Mrs. Allen
had gone to the next door neighor's
leaving her baby and 4-year-old
daughter alone. When the FIRE was
fret discovered the entire inside of
the house vas of flame. In some
manner the little girl escaped, but it
was impossible to get the baby
until after the body was completely
charred.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22

This occurred few minutes be-
fore 10 o'clock and in less than
three hours another fire alarm was
turned in. 1t proved to be within
four blocks of the former fire, and
was owned and occupied by the
family of Frank Weatherbee. Mrs.
Weatherbee had gone to the post
Office, leaving her four children,
when the house caught fire and was
soon reduced to ashes. When dis
covered it was only by brave work
the three older children were res.
cued, but the 1-year-old baby could
not be reached, and his body was
afterward taken from the shoulder.
ing embers of the home. Weather
bee, the father, recently went to
Poland, Ariz. and cannot arrive for
several days. The origin of either
fire is not known. Everything is a
total loss and the families in addi-
ton to the bereavement, are left
homeless.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
NEW WALLPAPER.

]. 6. Polster, at the corner drug
store, has, without doubt, the incest
line of wallpapers and borders ever
brought to Baxter Springs. His or
der was placed early and he secured
heavy discounts, which will enable
him to make prices away below his
competitors. In his stock will be
found the latest tints and colors
and the Prettiest figures and pat
terms. Ifyou really want the incest
things in wallpapers go to Polsters.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22

A large number of our citizens
met at the city opera house on
Wednesday evening and took steps
looking toward the organization OF
a commercial club. The meeting
was called to order by ]. J. Fribley,
who was elected chairman, and
Chas. L. Smith wac chosen az secre-
tary. Mr.. Fribley stated the object
of the meeting and called for
speeches from any whom the spir-
it moved"
Mayor Daniels led off with talk
in which he stated that If there ever
was time a club was needed in
Baxter it was right now, when there
is big mining field opening up
right at our doors; good chance
for an electric road; indications that
the Frisco is going to make divi-
sion point here; the talk of the Mis-
souri, Pacific that it is going to
build. Mayor Daniels was followed
in his remarks by T. ]. Morrow, c..
A. Childs, f. w. Dow, Samuel H.
Smith, F. S. Hall, E. V. McNeill, ]. b.
Boyer, F. G. Cross, ]. c. Haskell, A.
L. Harvey and others, all pledging
hearty support to the club.
After the speechmaking, +. v.
McNeill moved that a committee of
three be appointed to solicit men,
bers ip. The motion carried and
the chair appointed +. G. Cross, ].
C. Haskell and A. L. Harvey.
Capt. Boyer asked that the COM
mittee be instructed to solicit coun-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that thu
partnership lately existing be
tween Ed. Hodgkins and i'm. Coop
err of Baxter Springs, Kan, under
the firm name of Cooper & Hodg
kins. was dissolved on the II day o.
Feb. by mutual consent.
]. NJ. Cooper is authorized to set
tie all debts due to and by the firm
An immediate settlement of all &C.
counts due Cooper & Hodgkins is
urgently requested.
JOHN NJ. COOPER.
ED. HoDGKINs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22

See Robt. Denton for wood.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
Large and Enthusiastic Meeting and
the Matter of Organizing a
LIVE COMMERCIAL CLUB
Given Good Start Several Good
Speeches Made and Necessary
Committees Appointed.

try membership, az he believed oul
farmer friends are as vitality inter
ested in Baxter's welfare as are the
people of Baxter. His request was
gladly granted.
The membership fee was fixed al
81 and the committee at once began
work.
Samr H. Smith moved that com.
mittee on constitution, rules and
bylaws be appointed. This was
done and the committee appointed
is composed of E. W. Dow, Saml H
Smith and F. S. Hall.
The committee appointed are to
report at the next meeting.
On motion of Mayor Daniels the
next meeting, at which time a per-
manent organization will be eff.
fected, will be held in the city opera
house Wednesday evening, March
26. at 8 o'clock prompt, and the Sec
rotary was instructed to properly
advertise the meeting.
Let everybody turn out at that
time and let's have a rousing meet
ing. There is plenty of life in town,
but everybody must brace up and
help the commercial club. Lay
aside selfishness and prejudice and
work as unit and our beautiful
little city will blossom as the rose.
Don't forget the meeting next
Wednesday night. Make it point
to be there and bring some one
with you.
See Robt. Denton for wood.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
FOUND A MANS HEAD.

Wichita, March 1.-THE head OF
a man apparently about 30 years
old was found by Levi Hendren on
his farm. at Clearwater, this county,
The grewsome object was in good
state of preservation. Great excite
ment prevailed in the village and
the county authorities were notified.
Later DR.. Warren, local physician
stated that he had brought the head
from St. Louis and had placed it in
the manure so that it would the
more readily decompose. The peo-
pie, however, will not accept his
statement and think a crime has
been committed.
Walt Naylor received word Sat-
urday morning that there is a
young lady at Kansas City calling
him "dad". And Walt has been
setting EN- up" ever since.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-03-22
A TREAT FOR THE CHILDREN.

A TREAT FOR THE CHILDREN.
Thursday afternoon Burt and
Pearl Douthit entertained number
of their little friends at their home
on Military Street, the occasion
being the birthday of both the little
host and hostess. The afternoon
was most enjoyable spent, and upon
leaving one of the guests was heard
to cay II never had such q nice
time beforep Miss Myrtle Hodg.
kins assisted in entertaining and
much of the success of the after
noon was due to her. Among those
present were Misses Electa Felt,
Mary Willis, Pearl and Ruby Greg
DRY, Lenora Culiison, May Tuck,
Gladys Walker, Zoe Gray. Masters,
John Cooper, Will Smith, frankie
Perkins, Clarence Haskell, Charley
Cook, Morris Opperman, Frank Felt
Glen Shuts, Floyd Chubb, Vernon
Mullen, Arman De Witt.