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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

The Galena Times has quit pol
itics and will her eater be run as n
independent paper. Brother Burke
says he has grown tired of politics,
and in the announcement of the
change he makes the following true
statement: 1.-THE only paper that
can do any good for community
is the independent newspaper" We
have always contended this. A par
tisan paper in a small tows is
mighty small potatoes Its polite
al utterances have NO weight. The
independent paper is the only sue
ceesful kind.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
CUT YOUR WEEDS.

Don't wait for the marshal to no.
tify you to cut your weeds. Cut
them without waiting for a notice.
That weed cutting ordinance is 60
ing to be enforced, and the marshal
is going to be backed up in his or
ders by the city, county and state
boards of health, and in order to
save trouble and make your sur
roundings prettier go after the
weeds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
NEW PATTERNS s so,o-, ns-
in wallpaper-5O0 styIes-at Pol
ster's Corner Drug Store.

I hereby tender my services as
auctioneer TO those needing same.
I have had plenty of experience,
having cold property in Indiana,
Kansas, Missouri and Indian Ter
ritory. Satisfaction guaranteed or
no charge will be made. Prices
reasonable. Attention. old com
radesl Rally, boys; rally once again!
Twill treat you right. Leave orders
atthe NEWS Office. ". d. PINNIcK.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Joe Jefferson has brought dam
age suit against some Jersey farm
ers who have been cutting down
shade trees. Good luck TO You Joe.
There is no punishment too severe
for the man who wantonly destroys
ahade treea.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
BLACK RESIGNS.

J. H. Black, on Monday of this
week, resigned the Office of marshal
and his resignation was accepted
His successor has not yet been ap-
pointed. The appointment will
probably be made next Tuesday
nipht.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

An emphatic Enforcement with a
Roosevelt pledge for 1904 by the
Saratoga convention would mean a
black eye for Tom Platt. But then
Tom has worn raw beef on his op.
tics before.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

On Thursday, Sept. Is, at the c. c.
Lane farm, three miles north and a
mile west of Baxter, w. T. Lane will
cell a sorrel driving mare, 6-yr-old
mare, 3-year-old bay mare; iron
gray gelding 2 years old; sorrel
mare colt 2 years old; 2 yearling
mare colts; Is head of good cattle;
fine SOW with pig; farm implements
consisting of Studebaker wagon,
Jno. Deere buggy, corn planter,
Success riding pillow, 2 tongueless
cultivators, disc harrow, 2 sets dou-
BILE harness, set single harness, De-
borne binder, Plano mower, 81 acres
kaffir corn, 80 acres good corn,
household and kitchen furniture,
on IL months time. W. T. Hartley
auctioneer, NJ. Doty clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

How different! The Cherokee
county Republicans endorsed Bur-
ton and spread the taffy on thickly.
Over in Labette county the Repub-
licans read the riot act to Burton
and order him to get in line.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
THE GRAVEL ROAD.

The street commissioners de-
partment is putting the gravel on
the new road to the Frisco station
as rapidly as possible. The road
will be a dandy when completed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

A mule went into the penitentiary
coal mine 20 years ago, when st.
John was governor. The convicts
named him John Peter. He was
last week brought to the surface
for the first time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Frank Haskell is i'll at the home
of his grandparents in Oklahoma
City, but not seriously.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Mrs. C. A. Diveley returned Satur
day evening from a five.weeks' out
ing in the Rocky mountains. She
was with a party of Columbuites.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

T. E. Needs shipped two car loads
of cattle to Thee. Hendrix at Maroa,
ILL.,, this week. T. 7. McAboy &C.
companied them.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

LOST OR SToLEN.-On Wednesday,
Sept. 2, one wagon sheet, had rope
in each end. Reward for return to
c. c. Sparlin or NEWS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

ST.. Winters has returned from a
visit with relatives and friends al
Wier City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Use the California Cold Process
for preserving fruits and vegeta
bles. It is the best, purest, clean
est, healthiest and cheapest process
in the world. Don't spoil your fruit
by cooking it, but put il up cold,
thereby retaining the natural color,
taste and flavor of fresh fruit. Nine
tenths of the fruit that is cooked
before being canned. goes through
the process of fermentation, thus
rendering il unfit to eat. Fruit pre-
served by the "Cal. Cold Process"
does not ferment, therefore 1t 10 the
only canned fruit fit for food. One
box of Compound Extract of Salyx
will preserve fourteen gallons OF
fruit by the "cold process" Don'i
fail to get box, and you will have
delicious fruit for the winter. The
Compound Ext. of Salyx for sale by
our agents all over the United
States, or you can get il direct from
us. Price 500 per box.
REV. A. CULLIsoN, Baxter Syringe
Kas., Agent for Cherokee county.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
mo- LEASE.

40 acres of what 10 known 20 be
good mineral land. Lease will. be
made only to parties who will act
in good faith and prospect the
land. Inquire at this Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

p. ]. Chubb is the possessor of a
six-footed pig. The extra feet and
legs grow out from near the root OF
the tail and nearly reach e
ground.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
PUBLIC SALES.

On Wednesday. Sept. "a, at Qua
paw, I. T., there will be combina.
ton sale, at which Joe Bingham, w.
I. Bingham and T. w. Clark will
sell 10 cows giving milk, 70 two
year-old steers, IA two-year-old heif-
ers, all with calf; 10 calves; 2-yr-old
Red Poll bull. Also an extra fine
3-year.old driving mare. A credit
of IL months will be given. W. I.
Hartley auctioneer, NJ. Doty clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Chas. Stephens, the Columbus
lawyer, has an adv. in this paper.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

FoUND-A lady's kid glove. Cal
at this Office and pay for this notice
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
To Cure a coIdin One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinipe
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money If it faile to cure. E. w.
Groves signature is on each box.
DC.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

An Atchison man who ties a
rooster's neck to his toe TO keep him
from growing because he cannot
throw his head back, is not the onl,
one, according to the Wichita Eagle
A Great Bend man starches his
donkey's ears so the donkey cannot
bray, not being able TO lay them
back. And a Winfield man ties HE
dogs tail over the dogs back 90
that he cannot bark.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

DR.. Allen, one of Quapaw's lead
ing citizens, the medical man of the
place and a highly respected gen.
tleman, was in Baxter Tuesday on a
business mission.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Our old friend, Tom Griffith, lost
a big barn and it's contents by fire
one night last week. The barn was
on his farm near Miami. We un-
derstand the loss amounts to about
$780, with no insurance.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

A self-respecting young lady will
not tolerate a young man who
smokes cigarettes. Cut 'em out,
vounp man.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Tom Griffith has just returned
from a trip to his old home in
Wales.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Alfred Elswick is just recovering
from a severe sick spell.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Tarrence Connor, who was been
living in Joplin for several years,
will take up his residence in Baxter
again soon and engage in the coal
and powder business. Mr.. Conner
has bought the DR.. Stryker proper.
ty on East River street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

A story of Kansas repartee, be-
tween stranger who was driving
through the country and farmers
boy. lie printed by the lola Register:
"Young man." said the man. in the
buggy, "your corn looks kind OF
yellow" "Yes, that's the kind we
planted" Don't look like you
would get more thun half a crop"
ave don't expect to. The landlord
receives the other half" Then, after
a short time, the man said: "There
isn't much difference between you
and a fool" "Nope," replied the
boy, nothing but this fence"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

When a farmer moves to town
with family of several children he
is brought face to face with a prop.
osition that has not entered his
mind. He will find that every
pound of meat and flour, every egg,
every pint of milk and every ounce
of butter has to be bought, and that
there is no selling of eggs and but
ter to buy sugar and coffee, or shoes
or clothing. Oh, no. There are peo-
pie living in towns and cities who
are living no better than they did
on the farm who are spending from
one to three thousand dollass a
year in living. If about to retire
from the farm to the city, it would
be well to weigh some of these
thiugs.-Live Stock Indicator.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Phone So for W. D. Pinnick, auc.
tioneer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Here is story that will go the
rounds. Is taken from the Emporia
Gazette: An east side neighbor was
terribly excited the other morning
Saphronia went over to see Molly
real early and Molly was just get
ting up. Mollie stuck her head out
of the bath room door and told Sa-
phronia, who wac at the bottom OF
the stairs, that she couldn't possib-
come down fright now" 10, just
slip on any old thing and come on
down; am just dying to tell you
something" said Saphronia, and
Molly did; she slipped on the top
step and went down without miss
ing a step, just as she used to Glide
down the cellar door.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Foley's Kidney Cure is medicine
free from poisons and will cure any
case of kidney disease that is not
beyond the reach of medicine. Sold
BY A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Chetopa is figuring on buying an
electric light plant to be owned by
the city, and also on drilling for
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20
@MA,.r

This signature is on every boz Of the genuine
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures u cold I'm One day
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Ned McGavock, an old and highly
respected colored man, died at his
home in the southeast part of town
last Thursday night. The old fell
low had been a sufferer from drop.
sy for years. He lived alone, his
wife having died few years ago,
and his only son, an adopted one, is
in the penitentiary. When the end
came, the old man was alone. Flu.
neral services were held Friday and
the remains inferred in the Baxter
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

Monday afternoon when Manson
Steele drove onto the Main street
bridge over Spring branch he sup
posed the structure was safe. But
when out on the middle of ii, the
floor gave way and Steel, wagon
and team went down. Steel wasn't
hurt and neither was the wagon,
but one of the horses was injured
some. The bridge is a wreck. II
was not used very much and con-
sequently was not looked after as
closely as some of the other bridges
in town. The joists had rotted of
where they rested on the abut.
ments.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

February IS, 1901, Ransom Pigg
lost a nice cow. She strayed away,
and although he hunted long and
faithful he could not find her. A
short time ago, when coming home
from Galena, he saw his long lost
bovine standing in the shade of a
spreading oak contentedly chewing
her cud. She had become one OF
Gaiena's town cove. She was not
tied up, 30 Mr.. Pigg tied a rope
around her neck and led her home.
She is in good condition, the fellow
who took her up evidently having
taken good care of her.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-09-20

The editor of the Green Bay, (Wis)
Monitor, who perhaps ought to
know, says: IAN anxious girl read
er asks what is the proper height
for a lady to raise her skirts on a
muddy day? While our authority
TO answer the query correctly may
be questioned, we would cay that
modest young ladies raise their
skirts possibly three inches over
two feet-not more than that"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29

"Virginlus." that the Weberfield's pros
perity Is really based.
THE MATINEE GIRL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29
BLANCHE BRESETTE'S
BODY is RECOVERED.
Missing PaScOag Girl Ended Her
Life in the Waters of the
PaSCOag Reservoir.

10 the home OF her grandparents.
There were no marks on the body, but
the head and face were badly bruised
from contact with the rough bottom OF
the reservoir. Several large stones were
tied up In her skirt which served TO keep
the body so long under water.
The girl was rs years old and the
daughter OF John Bresette OF Woonsock-
et, but had lived since her mothers
death, when she was n year old. with her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Bre-
settle. who adopted her. Che was always
a very quiet girl and one whose relations
with everyone were pleasant.
On the day OF her disappearance she
returned from church. changed her
clothes and then went for walk being
last seen near the reservoir. The death
OF the girl has nearly driven her grand
parents frantic.
For some time OF late the girl has ap-
peared melancholy and was often seen
crying without apparent cause. and on
the day OF her disappearance she was
heard 10 say that she would soon join a
playmate who had died short time be-
fore
Medical Examiner Wilcox gave his
opinion that IL was a case of suicide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29
PAWTUxET VALLEY

One OF the most elaborate Affairs. and
first OF its kind ever held IN the Valley
was held I'm the parish house. Phenix.
and was appropriately named "A Mill
tary Whist" IL was gotten up under the
direction OF n committee composed Of
Mrs. George Spencer Mrs. Clarence
Spencer. Mrs. A. @. sprague, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Warren Lander. James Gee and
Mrs. George Corey OF ST. Andrews guild.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with everything suggestive of the SER
vice, festoons OF bunting being tasteful
ly draped about the room. while upon the
stage just peeping between two large
flags drsped from the top was a small
white tent. with stacks OF rifles on either
side
The committee all wore sashes of the
tri-colored. the gentlemen Just showing
strip Of the bunting siashed across their
shirt bosom showing from. their evening
dress
Sixteen tables were filled and they COM
posed ths7s batteries which struggled for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29
RIVERSIDE.

A horse owned by the Columbia Supply
company IN charge OF Mr.. Rcsler. when
about half a mile below Crescent Park
yesterday stepped into puddle and drop
ped to tho ground. dead.
At Crescent Park a telephone wire was
resting on a Narragansett Electric light
wire and carried a current OF about
1000 volts and the animal stepped on II.
Mfr. Rossier said that he could feel the
current, while standing on the damp
ground near the animal
A horse belonging tn Mr.. Hawes.
milkman. narrowly escaped the same fate
while he was passing the puddle.
Veterinary Cunningham was called to ex-
anime the dead horse.
The Girls OF the Round Table held n
meeting and rehearsal with Mrs. Edgar
Crumb at the latter's residence on Paw
tucket avenne. last evening. The girls
hope TO give an entertainment before
Nov 10.
In Library hall last evening, the I'm
perlal club held Its banner meeting OF the
season. The early part Of the evening
was enjoyed with German supper served
by Mrs. a. Eueean Remington and Mrs
Edgar Crumb. who were attired I'm Ger
man costumes. An exciting potato race
followed which was won by Mr.. and Mrs.
HarrOU. Mrs. LEWIS Is. Wnlte won the
cent game prize, and Mrs. Edgar Crumo
and Mr. and Mrs Edward Penniman were
leaders I'm the quotations. Mr.. r. Crump.
accompanied by Mrs. Lewis n. White.
furnished music for dancing. The com
mittee which arranged the entertainment
consisted OF Mrs. William w. Munroe ana
Mr.. Frank Schlenger.
The Providence Telephone company has
begun work on the underground wire sys-
TEN. This Will do away with many or
the overhead wires which now puss
through the square.
Last evening the Columbia whist ciup
met with Mr.. and Mrs James III. Munrve
on Linden street. where an enjoyaDss
evening was spent. After n few hours
play the scores were sae follows: MRS.
Durfee Cook. 60: Mrs. William II Mason.
"a: Mr. Levi 3. Winchester 40. Mr. God
dard Schoenhardt. "a. and Mr.. william H.
Mason, 30 After the whist the club wss
served with a dainty prepared collation..
Many musical selections were rendered ny
Mrs schoenhardt and Mrs. Humphnes.
The club will not hold a meeting next
week. but VIII meet the following Tues
day with Mr. and Mrs Charles IL Humpn-
reys.
Tonight the Knights OF Pythias will
hold a meeting I'm Castle hall. where the
members will enjoy a collation..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29

The mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance OF Blanche Bresette. who has
been missing from her home at Pascoag
since Sunday afternoon. Oct 10. was
solved yesterday when the body OF the
girl was found floating In the Pascoas
reservoir.
Ever since the disappearance OF the
girl search has been made for her body
in the reservoir. II being almost certain
that II was there. The reservoir was drag
ged for 100 yards on either side OF the
place where her footsteps II the
sand ended IN the water. but without
avail. Dynamite was also used and the
bottom carefully searched by means Of
light reflected from mirrors. but with the
same result.
Yesterday afternoon Albert Aubuchon
Joined the list OF searchers. going out In
a boat and rowing along the shore about
300 feet out.
About 3 o'clock when opposite Spencer's
rock he discovered the body floating face
downward. He towed II TO the beach and
gave the alarm. and by permission OF
the medical examiner the body was taken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29

the little flags which were used In place
OF chips. And when fort secured sever
al flags they were hoisted upon a cora
which was suspended above each table.
At 10 o'clock the playing was stopped and
IL was found that Fort Sumpter had
won. Those playing at that table being
John c. Conley. Jr.. Mrs. Richard An
drews. Mrs Howarth and Mrs. Bates.
Each table was spread with a cloth and
tiny flags in the form of napkins were
presented 10 each as souvenirs. ana
dainty collation. was served.
IL was voted by all present that the az
fair had been n huge success and the
guild feels encouraged and has every
reason that any other function IL may
hold will be equally as successful.
Warwick Lodge. No. 16, A. II. and A.
M. held their annual communication In
Masonic hall. Phenix. last evening. Fol-
lowing the installation of officers an
oyster supper was enjoyed by the large
number OF members present
The funeral of the late John j. Hughes.
who died at his home I'm Riverpoint Mon
day, aged 56 was held this morning from
St James church. Arctic Centre. The
floral offerings were numerous and very
beautiful. The funeral was one OF the
largest ever held from the church, the
deceased being we'll known about the
Valley having resided there over 20 years.
He was born I'm Ireland but came 10 Am
erica when quite young, living first In
New York and later removing 10 Cromp-
ton. The remains were taken TO Cromp-
ton and there inferred directly after the
service at the church.
Albert Kearsey OF Providence and Miss
Margaret Martin OF Clyde were united I'm
marriage I'm Providence today
AT the regular meeting OF the Phenix
w C. T L. 10 be held tomorrow after
noon at their rooms in the Hines block.
Phenix, Mrs. Mary A. Babcock will give
a report OF the recent national conven-
tion OF the w. c. r. U. held at Portland.
Ne
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29
FALL RIVER LINE SUNDAY TRIPS
DISCONTINUED.

Sunday trips OF the Fall River Line
Steamers have been scontinucd for the
season. and the connecting steamboat ex-
press train heretofore leaving Boston on
Sundays at 600 y. m, and Fail River
Wharf on Mondays at $40 q. m. Will not
run on those DAYS until farther notice.
Week day service via the Fall River Line
will he continued on the present schedule.
leaving Boston Terminal az 600 y. m. and
New York at 500 D. m, Sundays ex-
cepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29

The Iicuid which has given supreme
satisfaction to householders IN S1LPNo
NAPTHOl. IL flls numerous everyday
wants because II can tie utilized In many
ways as a perfect c.eanser and purifier
BROWN 6ROS. CO.. s. Eschanoe Place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29
suwAae or oiNTMENTs FOR CA.
rAaan THAT CONTAIN MERCURY

.. mercury will surely destroy the sense
~ .melI and completely dsrangs tho
whole system when entsrins IL through
the mucous surfaces. such articles should
never be used except on prescript tions
from, reputable physicians. as the damage
they will do 10 ten fold To the good you
can possibly derive from them hsns
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by r.. j.
(,hsney n Co., Toledo, o.. contains ro
mercury. and IN taken Internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces Of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu.
Inc. IA n taken internally, ana made IN
Toledo. ohio. by b. .. Cheney - ~.
Testimonials free.
Sold BY Druggists. price 7sc. per bot.
uaws Family Pys are the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29
CAIRNS GUILTY
Verdict against Him on the
Second Count Of the indictment

The jury in the Cairns case returned
verdict OF guilty yesterday afternoon on
,he second court of the Indictment
charging him with uttering a forged note.
on the first court. for forgery. Ne was
found not guilty. AIR. Cairns VIII take an
appeal y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-29
Magic Hair Stain

FOR brown or black prepared by
GEORGE oRMsBY. Wig Maker md
Hsirworker. lss fremont street. Boston.
IL 10 simple. safe and easily applied: con.
tains 10 lead polsons. use ~ once ami
you will never use any other. BLAND
iE0 q DI.ANDING. - Weybossst stresss