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The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08

Choice, fresh meats of all kinds, killed in Nome; canned goods at cost. Carstcus Bros. & Da,hley
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08

The Nome Trading Co. have the bes, make OI ladies Arctic OyershCes.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08

The best is the cheapest. Get your eata bles at the Nome Trading Co.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08

See Fox Transfer Co. lor slei9hs and Horses, lo StcadnAn ave.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08

Don't fail to get fine turkey for dinner at the Pacific Cold Storage Company's.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08
LOST

ERIDAX night lest, pocket book containing
 money and valuable papers of no use to any ore but the owner Win nay | reward of s5O for return of same NUGCEE office: or ii iuueg will not return m,ney. please relufn papers through mail ere of NUGGET oIice. Lena s Walton.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

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The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08

THURSDAY q ,ei ing. solitaire diamond ring. Full yaiue silI Le paid by returning to old 4. F. mess hOuS
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08

I'reighung to creeks or about town, Fox Transfer iC., 10 Stcudman ave.
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08

List of lttlcr re.rNn.ng n th, pC >i- o.l or ;Le Mt. ?. tmt".; tt"r~aty : .Y0-:
The Nome nugget., 1902-02-08
NORGE OF MARSHAL'S SALE.

Aitvrue, for Administrator. ll.s,,vv
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Ian. %, 1902.

Jan. B, l8UZ.
Council met in regular session,
present Councilmen Fuller, Caliis-
Gaba and Doty. Absent Mayor
Daniels and Counciimen Carmich-
ael and Smith.
In the absence of the mayor, Mr..
Calls. president of the council,
presided.
The bill of T. C. Weaver for costs
in the case against J. W. La Mon
was referred.
The following claims were al
lowed:
Robt Denton, wood for poor, 81.
H. Elliott, expenses to certify
bonds, $3.O5.
J.H. Black. expense for telephon-
ing and wood for poor, $500.
W. S. Baxter, expenses. trip to To-
peka and telephoning, $7.s7.
W. A. Doty, work on city hall and
culvert. 81.
A. d. C. Harvey, supplies fur
nished. $105.
Childs Grain & Milling Co., $l4.5O.
The papers showing the aatisfsc-
tion of record of the Haines bond
Judgment were presented to the
council and ordered placed on tiie.
Refunding bond No. 4, series OF
1897, with 81 interest coupons, which
had been paid. were presented to
council and burned in the presence
of the council.
II was moved and seconded that
committee on streets and grades be
authorized and instructed to EN-
ploy a surveyor to survey Second
avenue from Sheridan street to the
new depot. Fulirr. Gaba and Doty
voting yea; Csliis. nay. Carried.
On motion the clerk wac in
struc:ed to accept S. az license fee
of L. C. Jones al bill poster. on &C.
cou at of doing the city bill posting
free. Carried.
Moved and eeconded that a sur-
veyor be employed to locate Texas
street Carried.
Moved, that hereafter all street
work of special nature be let by
contract to the lowest responsible
bidder. Fuller. Gaba and Doty
voted yea; Calls, nay. Carried.
Adjourned.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01
OPERA HOUSE.

Marie Esteila, the charming
Young actress who will appear at
the opera house Friday and Satur-
day nights in a repertoire of farce
comedies and dramas. 10 without q
doubt the most versatile actress
that 10 on the stage today. Mise
Estella 10 not only dramatic star,
but a clever singer, and in the farce
comedies in which she has the:lead-
ing parts keeps the audience In
rood hurnor from the rise until the
fall of the curtain.
She is bright. catchy little lady
and has gained the praise OF both
press and public on her western
tour.
There will be q change OF plays
nightly and between acts fret CHASE
specialties. The company 10 under
the management of Eddie Delaney.
This 10 one of the best Shove of the
season. The special prices for THE
engagement will be l5c DC and 3Sc.
Ladies free the fret night. i
Tickets ON sale at the Post ONCE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01
S. p. PARTCH DEAD.

Died, at his home in the north
part of this city, on Tuesday, Jan.
20, 1909, Samuel Perry Partch, aged
sixty.one years, four mOnths and
fourteen days.
Mr.. Partch had been i'll several
months and his death was not un-
expected.
Deceased had been a resident of
this city for several years and dur.
ing that time he was engaged in
the hotel and restaurant business
up to about three years ago, when
he retired on account of Ill health.
Mr.. Partch was good citizen and
a kind husband.
Funeral services were held Thurs
day, conducted by Revs. Barr and
Cullison. under the auspices of the
knights and Ladies of Security of
which deceased was a member and
in which he carried 5000 insurance
to his wife.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

From ELM Creek Nation, about Dec 18 1901 sorrel
Is or 15H hands high deep scar right side of
neck where collar works. made by wire cut nearly
hidden Ivy mane white in forehead white feet
Short rope around neck when last White snip
nose three years old next spring.
One black mule colt and bay stud mule colt,
both spring foas stud mule has dark stripe each side
OF neck. Supposed to be retnrning to Missouri Last
seen at Catae r. going north Reward of SIS to any
taking up and reporting to Denbo Gravett,
Catoosa / r. E. w. GILLIAN, Elim l. T.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01
NEW HAROWARR HOUSE.

R. s. Enyart of the Quapaw res.
erve and w. T. Gregory late with G.
r. Gould have formed a partner.
ship for the purpose IF engaging
in the hardware buainess. They
have rented the north side of the
Daniels block and on corner of Mil
itary and River streets and are fit
ting II up to receive an entirely new
stock of hardware and mining tools.
Both of the above gentlemen are
well known to the community in
the state and Territory apd we be.
lieve they will do a large city and
country trade.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01
GOOD SENSE IN .rEDDY.'

Its said that contrary to custom
President Roosevelt has determined
to appoint no colored man to a po.
sition where a white woman will
have to serve under him. lifts true,
every American who respects him
self will respect the Presidents
determination for it's humiliating
for white woman to be subjected
to the commands ola negotiation
Pioneer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

On Sunday, January 20, . sur.
prise wedding, and not a surprise,
either, took place at the home of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Ars. I,
r. Faulkner, Rev. A. Cullison of the
Methodist church officiating. The
contracting parties were Miss Alta
Faulkner and Mr.. Ira Dixon, both
popular young people. The wed.
ding was a quiet affair, there being
present only the near relatives and
a couple of lady friends of the bride.
The News joins their friends IN
congratulations. Wiley Baldwin
says he was at the wedding and
learned that when II came to eating
chicken with q Methodist preacher
he~ss not init.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Odgers of Frostburg, Nd, says:
II had a very bad attack Of kidney
complaint and tried Foley's Kidney
Cure which gave me immediate re-
lief, and was perfectly cured after
taking two bottles" Be sure you
take Foley's. A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01
meister.

Last week the NEWS referred 10
Tindall az being Simple minded
fellow" and he demands an apol-
ogy. If We have rated him In a
higher class than he really belongs
we are sorry and hereby apologize
to the higher class for the error.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

The Grand Army committee on
entertainment have about decided
to pull off their big supper on the
llth of Feb. at the city hall. They
have the full Covey orchestra,
assisted by some outside players
and the music furnished will be the
best we have had in a long time.
There will be some fine singers, el.
ocutionists and other talent to en.
terrain the audience till supper
time. After supper the benches
will be cleared and the floor given
over to the dancers. The Thursday
night club will have charge of the
dancing and it will be one of the
finest in every respect.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

The Erikseu bankrupt stock will
be cold at public auction on Feb. lS.
If the stock be cold for more tnan
three fourths of appraised value
the saie will be absolute; II for less
than three fourths of it's Appraised
value the sale will be subject to the
approval of the court.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

VIM. Woodrum, who has been i'll
q long time, ia lying at the point of
death as we go to press.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01
SPECIAL NOTlCE.

thave a lot of good wood I wish
to dispose of before the bridge is
impossible. You had better lay in
a few cords now, for it will be scarce
when they tear up the bridge.
ROBERT DENTON.
Leave orders at DENTS store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

A minister in the Episcopal
church at Joplin, has brought him
self into disrepute in trying to
make love to a twelve-year old girl,
a daughter of one of his members.
Alton Pioneer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

The Nichols restaurant has taken
rooms up stairs in the old Norman
Hotel over Enyart and Gregory't
hardware store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Mrs. John Green of Crowley, La, lie
visiting Mrs. S. p. Psrtch and other
relatives in. Baxter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Chas. r. Wessmar, Evanston, ILL.,,
writes: MY hoy 21a years old had
severe cold which refused to yield
to any treatment until we tried Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar. He was COM
pletely cured before using one bot
tle." Take none but Foley's. A. r.
Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Miss Allie Carson of Mammoth
ILL.,, is visiting with her cousin, Mrs'
]. ]. Fribley, in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Duncan left Tues
day evening for Mt. Gilead, Ohio, to
visit with Bert's mother.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

All Presbyterian church services
are now being held in Cooper Hall.
Sunday school, too.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

d.. Whitestine of Galena had
stomach trouble for years. Moth
ing relieved him until he took one
of Caples Chill Pills after each
meal for q week. they cured him.
For sale by Morrow & Co., Baxter;
r. N. Edgington, Quapaw; L. Aath'
eva. Miami.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Fribleys are now receiving
their spring stock of Imple-
ments. One car came in this
week, and several more cars
will arrive in a few days.
Charley Fribley will 60 to
Kansas City next week and
will pick up some of the new
things that have been
brought out the past year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

All persons interested in the grav-
el road to the depot are requested
to meet city council at my Office
Monday Feb. 3rd at l o'clock p. m.
c. w. DANIELS,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

JIG. Polster left Friday night for
St. Louis to be present at his moth
er's eighty.eighth birthday ami.
veraarv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hill left Satur.
day for their home in Nebraska af-
ter Q two months visit with relatives
Ia THE city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Whenever a small boy begins to
smoke cigarette the undertaken
chuckles in anticipation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

"Polar Bear is the best hard
wheat -four made, and sells as low
as inferior brands flour. Sold BY
Cook d Rardin's. Every pound
in 0uaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Mise Ida Nicholas left Thursday
night for Beloit, Kansas, in answer
to a message announcing the
serious illness of her aunt, Mrs. Hof-
meister.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

The beauty of checks and women
are judged from the came stand
point--face and figure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Car load of bran and shorts al
Cook & Rardin's. Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Cal. Williams of Gslena says Capise
Pain Cure 10 the best linimeut on
earth for all purposes. For sale BY
Morrow& Co., Baxter; R. N. E4ging.
ton, Quapaw; L. Mathews, Miami.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

G. +. Prehm and f. Gaede were
thrown from buggy here Saturday
and were qnite severely injured.
The two gentleman had, started TO
the funeral of Otis Gaede and the
horse become frightened at an en-
gine and the two men were thrown
out. Mr.. Prehm's shoulder was
sprained and he received several
bruises on the head. Mr.. Gaede was
more severely injured but 1t is not
believed that his injuries are seri.
Gus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Billy Chew visited friends and rel.
atives in this city Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Designs and materials furnished
If desired and instruction given Ia
Art Needle Work at Art Bazaar.
Two doors north of express Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Mrs. O. b. Bartlett of Howard, Mo-,
is visiting with her son. F. Fl. Bart.
lett, in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Bran, wheat, chop and shoEfs ia
any quantity at Cook d Rardin 2.
Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Miss Gay Chew entertained a
number of her friends at progress.
i've whist Monday night. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Carney,
Misses frankie Daniels, Ollie
Weaver, Susie Smith, Messrs. Vim.
Renois, Kenneth Brown aud Chas
Opperman. The first prize was won
by Mrs. Burton Smith and the second
prize by Carl Carney. Refresh.
meuts were served and all had a
fine time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

F. Fl. Bartlett spent last Sunday
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. o. b.
BartlrIt, d, II y,d. Mo. Fred re.
ports things booming at Cave
Sprinps.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

DR.. English's Office and residence
over Gould's hardware store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

FRESH OYSTERS, any style ~
Mrs. Meyerding's;'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Chas. Fribley, of Miami tran.
sacted business in this city Tuea.
day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

A. Macdonald of Galeua trans.
acted business in this city Wednes-
day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01
VOLUME Xx-NUMBER

VOLUME Xx-NUMBER !.
With this issue the News begins
a new year. The NEWS 10 the old
est paper lie the country under one
continuous name. Thanks for pat
ronage. both past and prospective.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Hot chilli-the best-at all times
at Mrs. Meyerdings.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

"PoIar Bear" is the best hard
wheat -four made, and sells as low
40 inferior brands of -four. Sold by
Cool & Rardin's. Every pound
10 guaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Bran, wheat, chop and shorts IA
any quantity at Cook d Rardfn g.
Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Miss Dot Green of Joplin visited
her sister, Mrs. A. r. Kane, in this
city this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Car load of bran and shorts AZ
Cook & Rardiu's. Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Bran, wheat, chop and shorts IL
any quantity at Cook q Rardin g
Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Look out for car load of salt and
a carload of bran at ]. O. Avey's
place. Prices right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01
Is Minutes

sufficient to give you most
delicious tea biscuit using
Royal Baking Powder as di-
rected. A pure. true leavener.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

DR.. C, H. Jones Of Galena was in
Baxter last Saturday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Geo. Girton of Joplin, spent Satur.
day in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

il. Hartley, O. X. barber chop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

A man can't starve as long as be
has bank roll.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Good work done at the o. 4. shop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Hair cut any styie at Armstrong;
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Geo. w. Peterson of Joplin was in
Baxter Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

Finest wood ever burned at Denton
wood yard.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01

8 Bny your wood by the cord of
IRobt Denton.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-02-01
See Robt. Denton for wood.

See Robt. Denton for wood.
For groceries, hour and iced try
]. D. Alvey.
Buy your wood by the cord of
Robt Denton.
Finest wood ever burned at Denton
wood yard.
Geo. w. Peterson of Joplin was in
Baxter Sunday.
Geo. Girton of Joplin, spent Satur-
day in this city.
DR.. C, H. Jones of Galena was in
Baxter last Saturday.
Hot chilli-the beet-at all times
at Mrs. Meyerdings.
Billy Chew visited friends and rel
atives in this city Sunday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-05-08
WILLIAMSBURG.

WlHidnlSpuT9.
Williamsburg, May IN. j. Kelly.
Benz Harris, Frank Novak, l.. d. ones.
o. w. Perry and James Keegan left
Tuesday night for Oklahoma where
they will look up land and see to bust
ness interests. They expect to be
gone about two weeks.
Teachers from all over the county
came in Friday and Saturday to at
tend the teachers meeting on Satur-
day afternoon. The high school room
was filed and a fine and instructive
program was given, all for the improve
ment and betterment of both pupil and
child. Mr.. Ports was very much inter
ested in all the suggestions by the diff
ferent teachers and gave very good adj
vice as to methods and plans for
school work. All agree that Mr.. Ports
is the right man in the right place, as
it was one of the most interesting
teachers meetings ever given in the
city.
Saturday afternoon the Victor high
school played the Williamsburg high
school at the fair grounds, in game
of baseball. The crowd was good, but
the weather was very bad, and after
six innings the game was closed. The
score stood to in favor of Williams
burg.
The Eastern Stars will give social
on next Friday night and all members
are urged to come and bring a friend.
Friday night the K. P. dancing club
|gave a May dance. This closes the
dancing parties for this winter.
d. P. Thomas came home this even
ing from Ottumwa where he has been
spending few days.
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pie of blue racers made their appear
ance and thereby lost their lives. They
measured four feet in length.
Hedrjck.


Hedrick, May 6.-Mrs. Rose Jacobs
of Trumbull, Neb., returned home to-
day after a few days visit with her
nephew, w. e. Sherlock, and her aunt,
Mrs. j. c. Alexander.
The Hedrick Telephone company's
franchise carried in yesterdays cleo
ton, by vote of 121 to 81. The COM
pany will now greatly enlarge its sys-
TEN.
Jacob Messersmith, an old and re-
spected citizen of Hedrick, died at his
home in this city Saturday after long
illness. The remains were laid in
their final resting place Sunday.
In the republican caucus held here
Saturday, the following delegates
were chosen to the county convention
to be held in Sigourney tomorrow: ].
T. Brooks, W. e. Sherlock, John Nor.
rison, Fred Bergman, ]. c. Watts. A.
M. Roop, Chas. Sheets, r. j. Williams,
l.. d. Stinson, John Foster r. r
Steiner, w. E. Street, Chas. OFT, w. R
Slack, w. J. Gordon, E. E. Phelps.
Fred Hines of Kansas City visited
over Sunday with his mother and sis
terS