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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10
NEWS
IN BRIEF
Personal and Local Items of
Interest to All, Picked
Up Today
w. w. Ince of Chicago is in town

opuus, spuus Dy the sack at f. G.
Robins & Co. 4-S-et
E. s. Swain of San Francisco is in
the city on business.
w. w. Anderson of Golconda was
in the city this morning.
C. J. Hammer Of Sacramento is reg
istered at the Lafayette
Alfonso Pasquale came in from Par
adise valley this morning.
H. H. Lawson of Salt Lake is
transacting business in Winnemucca
today.
A carload of choice California -four
is being unloaded today by Reinhait
Bros.
Allen Gore, mining man from
Kimberly, Utah, is in the city fer a
few days.
1903 spring style mems and youths
straw and crush hats just received at
F c. Robins & Co. 4-S-6t
Harry Thompson, representing an
Omaha business house, is interviewing
/ the local merchants today.
Ladies, see the complete line of the
/ nau,ac+ oroo+iopc in c,p,poor cl-irtc
and shirt waists at E. Reinhart & Co,
! Inc. 4-8tf
R. l.. Fulton came in from Reno
this morning, and is looking after
the interests of the S. P land de-
partment in the city today.
The very latest novelties in ladies'
neckwear, just received by express. E.
Reinhart & Co.. Inc. 4-S-tf
w. R. Ashley is in the city from
Wadsworth. He is taking the place Of
Master Mechanic James Burt, who is
enjoying a few days lay-off.
Marion York of Kennedy came in
yesterday evening and will remain for
some time He reports considerable
sickness in and around Kennedy.
Frank Maxey, foreman of the Gray
son ranch at Willow Point, came in
last evening and is looking after bust
ness for the ranch's owners today.
Fred Wendell of Dutch Flat, Doris
mining district, is in the city today
on business. He states that his mines
are looking very promising, and he
expects a good seasons run.
John Gilchrest in in the city from
Oakland, Cal Mr.. Gilchrest is fore
man of the great ranch of Miller &
Lux. the most extensive dealers in
cattle on the coast. He has been en-
joying a trip to Australia and other
foreign countries, taken for the ben
eft of his health, and this is his first
trip TO Winnemucca since his return.
The members of the NJ. e. Church
and Sunday School are practicing
each evening for the special praise
service next Sunday evening. On
Sunday morning the pastor and choir
will unite in a special Easter ser
vice. and in the evening the session
Will be in form Of praise meeting,
appropriate to the day. Further an
nouncement will be made tomorrow.
A delightful surprise awaits intend
ing purchasers of furniture who go to
inspect the mammoth new stock that
fills the warehouse of Reinhart & Co.,
and embraces all the latest styles Of
/ iron beds, folding beds, couches,
lounges. chairs, .refrigerators, desks
and everything needed or desirable
in the furnishing of the home. No
finer goods can be seen in the city
store, and prices cant be beat, quality
considered.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10
Costs You NOtliing

Grocery List w" is low priced
wonder. Mailed free. Write today
Carloads or family orders of quality.
Feldhusen & Co, Sacramento. 4-6tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10

Extra choice canned table fruit
peaches, pears. blackberries, etc. r.
C. Robins & Co. 4-o-ot
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10

Couches, lounges and easy chairs
repaired and upholstered. Shop next
door to Robinson's barber shop. 4-9st
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10

Everything to be desired in gents
furnishings, suits and underwear r.
Reinhart & Co. Inc. 4-s-tt
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10

Canned corn, Blue Lake and other
brands string beans, pease, tomatoes'
etc at F. c. Robins & Co. 4-S-6t
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10
Left For San Diego

W. l.. Wilkinson and family left
on this afternoons train for San Diego,
Cal Mr.. Wilkinson, who recently
sold out his hotel business in Paradise,
intends to look around in the vicin-
ity of San Diego for a while, with the
possibility of remaining there; but
unless some very favorable opening
is found, they will return to Nevada.
The Silver State will keep them posted
oG home happenings in their absence.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10

To the Ladies-Special sale or dish
es at The Peoples Store. 4-oI
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10
CONTAGIOUS
DISEASES
Second Case of Diphtheria and
One of Small POx
in Town

The fears of many citizens have
been aroused, and perhaps the anx-
iety is not without ample grounds,
over the sudden appearance of two
forms of contagious disease in Win
nemucca. Yesterday mention was
the 6-year-old son of Peter Friesa,
of Golconda. 1t was hoped this would
be the end of the scare. but this morn
ing another child of the same family
9-year-old girl. was brought to the
city in an open vehicle. suffering from
diphtberia in an aggravated form.
Immediately on discovery of the facts
in the case the child was hurried to
the hospital and taken in charge by
the nurse, Miss Tnez Laveago. who
was caring for the first child brought
in All precautions were taken, and
the authorities at Golconda notified
to keep further cases, if any. at
home.
But diphtheria is not the only dis
ease with which the board of health
has to contend Felix Espinosa, sadler
e., NJ ID c+a,o4oo boc loo, c;oI- eor
several days. and this morning the
discovery was made that he was affi-
icted with smallpox. although in a
enough to be confined to the house.
but as a precautionary measure he
was shut up in Staunton's shop. where
strict quarantine will be maintained
lrtil all danger of infection is past.
Il is thought that he contracted the
disease while shearing sheep at Col
conda recently. The symptoms of the
malady tecame apparent only yestor-
Gay
TAK;NC PRECAUTIONS.
This afternoon it was decided to
close the schools for few days, and
the order was made for next week:
consequently there will be no school
until Monday, April 18th.
Notwithstanding the fact that care
1ossness Of the parents of the chill
dren afflicted with diphtheria caused
needless exposure and danger to sew
eral persons. a spread of the disease
is not probable, due to the fact that
the local authorities have acted
promptly in taking such steps as
will prevent a spread of either diph-
iberia or smallpox.
Quarantine will be rigidly enforced;
parties failing to report cases of these
or anv other infectious diseases known
To exist will be severely punlshed l..
Fumigation and the liberal use Of
formaldehyde or other approved dis
infectants is recommended, and may
be made compulsory. County Com
missioner Haviland. in view of the
apparent necessity, this morning is
sued the following order:
Public notice of prevention OF
spread of contagious diseases
The public is warned that two
cases of diphtheria and smallpox are
confined in the county hospital and
under the law have taken the follow
ing precautions against the spread Ct
the disease and all other diseases
of contagious character.
The hospital, where the cases are
confined, has been placed under stricI
quarantine and the superintendent di
rected by me to admit no further cases
of contagious diseases.
The physicians throughout IN
county are directed 70 isolate an'
quarantine any new cases at the places
where discovered.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-04-10

Full line of babies and children's
summer bonnets, just in. E. Reinhart
& Co.. Inc. 4-S-u
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OF News Every Day Except Sun
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Local Affairs Truthfully Portrayed.
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
Proposals Invited for New Root.

SEALED BIDS FOR RE-ROOFINC
- the City Building Of the city of Baxter
Springs, will be received at the office Of the
City Clerk until 100 O'Clock p. m, Tuesday,
January AZ, 1903. Said roof with the excep-
ton Of the deck TO be constructed Of the best
cedar shingles laid Az inches to the weather.
with two nails in all shingles over three inches
in width. The deck Of said roof is to be
raised six inches in the middle for its entire
length, and covered with the best &c tin or
rubberoid, as the council may choose. Work
TO include removing old roof and furnishing
material for the new. Bids will be opened
by the council at its regular meeting, Tues
day evening. January ~, 1903, at the mayors
Office, and awarded to the lowest and hes,
bidder, who will be required 10 give security
for the faithful performance Of the work. The
council reserves the right to reject any or al
bids. By order Of the council.
w. S. BAXTER, City Clerk.
Baxter Springs. Kan. Jan. "a, 1903.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

where the gravel road begins clear
up to Military street. The Frisco
agreed come time ago to furnish
gravel up to Lincoln street, but the
commissioners wanted enough to fix
two blocks more, to Military, and
will get It. The city council, as
soon as the gravel 10 put on to Mill.
tsry street, should gravel the latter
street from Sherman to River, even
IT the gravel must be bought. Mill
tary street should be graveled, by all
means, and that soon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
THE FRIBLEY IMPLEMENT COMPANY
WANTS ITS MONEY.

After January 1st 1903, will be out Of the mpe'
ment business in Baxter Springs. Mr.. G. E. Rucker who
has been in employ as salesman will continue the Dusi
in our old stand We have thousands of dollars due
us on book accounts and past due notes. We want this
money paid because need it. You were permitted to fix
time to Day. and when crops failed your family was SICK hogs died
with cholera or some other calamity overlook yOu we renewed
YOUR note and helped you out of the hole We want this
money now scattered the country in small quantities.
VIII you pay without being duuned cause us to send
collector to drum you up? or will you come or send us
your money and thus keep your off the delinquent
list? Our books will be al the old stand and in the abb
sence of Mr.. ]. ]. Fribley Mr.. Rucker will take your
money and square your account
THE FRlBLEY IMPLEMENT co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
FOR A NEW CONSTITUTION.

A short time since the Mail and
Breeze requested some of its sub
scribers to make suggestions as to
what legislation would be best for
the people of Kansas, and in reply
Mayor Daniels sent the following
communication, which We believe
meets the approval of nearly all
good citizens. The mayor Gays he
did not intend to reflect In any way
on the drug stores of Baxter
Syringe, but on the drinking sys-
tenn now In vogue In the state out.
side of our own city. We surely
need q new constitution. Will Ed.
Schermerhorn please take notice:
"From a business point of view /
sffer few suggestions to our leg.
islative representatives. Many of
the old laws of Kansas are lily
adapted to the wants of the people
and what we all need 10 q new CON.
stitution. The Prohibitionists are
afraid of a new constitution, but
many of them would favor the re-
peal of all those beggarly statutes
of 1855, exempting $500 worth of per.
sonal property from taxation and
an unlimited amount from execu.
tiou for debt. A man may own 100
acres worth SIS per acre-horses,
cows, hogs, implements. grain and
other personal property to the
amount of $l0OO0-and yet be i'm.
mune from payment of debts. The
$500 exemption from taxation gives
dishonest taxpayers with $1,000
worth of personal property a chance
to escape paying any taxes what.
ever.
"These laws were passed in an
early day when the state was being
settled by old soldiers and the gym
pathies of the people were enlisted
in their favor. There is no need of
such laws now. The old soldiers
are all rich or in the soldiers home.
I am opposed to all special enact.
ments in favor of old soldiers.
Their service was honorable and
they should not be classed with
paupers now.
II am strongly in favor of prohi-
bition, but would revise the law,
it a penalty for druggists
to cell liquor for medicine or for
any other purpose except plain
Sold az beverage whisky
does but little harm, but thousands
have found untimely graves
the present drug store eye.
tenn. In a social way whisky is
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
A Strenuous Time.

Frank Boyle, an insane man, was
captured in Baxter last Saturday
morning by Constables Jones and
Hemstreet. Boyle had double-bar-
rel shot gun with both hammers mp
and looked exceedingly dangerous.
He was In w. r. Fox's back yard
q short time before he was cap.
tured, and told Mac Gill he had beer
turned loose from the Nevada asy-
lum, but that "they were after him
again" Mac tried to get hold of the
gun, bat the crazy fellow was to
sharp for that. He said he would
kill himself before he would 60
back to the asylum. He went from
Fox's to Morris Michener's where
officers captured him. Seeing
that he would be captured, Boyle
dropped to his knees and attempted
to shoot himself. He discharged
the gun and the load tore away his
hat rim and powder burned his face
some. He was locked up in the city
Jail and later taken to Columbus by
Constable Hemstreet. Boyle 10
quite fine looking man, and it 10
quite evident that If he was at one
time an inmate of the Nevada asy.
lum he was turned looee TO soou.
just where he obtained that shot.
gun 10 not known. A shotgun in
the hands of a crazy man is a very
dangerous weapon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

In his gallant and heroic raid on
the Dora Horton seraglio, wherein
he alone and single-handed, cap.
tured and brought in four desper.
ate and illicit characters, our city
marshal, Ben Patton, displayed
more skill, bravery and generalship
than has ever been shown by any
former city officer. Nothing like 1t
has been on the boords since Nay
ior and Henry Scott captured the
whiskey jug out of the harness
shop in about the year 1897.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
Groceries.

California evaporated peaches, 8 pounds
for Csc.
California evaporated apricots, 8 pounds
for Csc.
Dunwoody's Best Flour. 4S-lb. bag, e0c.
Baxter Best Flour, 4S-Ib. bag, Sc.
Baxter Cream Patent Flour. 4S-ib. bag, 80c
Italian prunes, pounds for &c.
Fairbanks lard compound, 8 lbs. &c.
Heinz sauer kraut, galloa, 20c.
Heinz sweet pickles, per dozen, 10c.
Arbuckle, Lion or Breakfast Cup coffee,
per pound, 10c.
GRADUATED sugar, 20 pounds for 81.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
WILD ANIMAL At LOWELL.

WILD ANIMAL. AT LOWELL.
Reports from Lowell are to the Of.
feet that some wild animal 10 doing
considerable damage in that vicini-
ty. Tuesday night family in Low.
ell were disturbed by their dog
being attacked under the house,
and 90 fierce was the conflict that
the people were afraid to 60 out of
the house to investigate the trouble.
The next morning one leg ofthe dog
and it's head were found lying near
the wood pile.
An effort will be made to capture
the beast, which 10 supposed to be
panther, az It 10 said this 10 the
only kind of an animal that will
eat dog.-Columbus Advocate.
Can II be possible that people over
at Lowell are seeing things since
the joints have closed at Galena2
A band of brave men and boys
left Baxter Wednesday afternoon to
capture the escaped menagerie.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

drunk In moderation, but taken as
q medicine, more frequently in ex.
cess. We had case here where a
man "signed up" five times In one
day, his disease being kidney"
oliver" "heart," "bladder" and "fe-
male trouble" The present law
with its incompetent drug store
bartenders 10 the most miserable
failure Kansas ever produced.
&c. w. DANIELS, Mayor"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
aALHNA GETS GOOD.

All the Galena saloons are closed
40 tight as miser's pocketbook,
All gambling houses are taking
vacation and the coin slot machines
have joined the Silent majority.
This 10 in accordance with a man.
date Issued by the new county at.
torney, Al F. Williams. He In.
structed the constables to notify all
saloon men to close mp at once and
they did 90. They didn't even heal
tate. The coin slot.mschines that
were doing business in the drug
stores and hotels did q vanishing
stunt that wac remarkable for ito
swiftness. You couldn't find mon
ey machine in Galena with a search
warrant. You can't buy strawber-
~ popor Iron Brew without physi.
ciau's prescription. You can't gam
Dol on the green without first get.
ting the consent of the county attor.
ney. Real estate men are not al.
lowed to sell any property on which
they will clear any money. If men
desire to swap horses each must
give a little "hoor. this prevents
auy unfair advantage on either side.
All games of chance, such 40 ping
pong, tiddlede wink, bridge whist
and chess are forbidden and any
person who plays shall be found
guilty of misdemeanor. Closing
of the joints always means a loss to
Galena, because of our nearness to
Joplin. Money goes to Joplin which
would otherwise stay in Galena.
This has often been demonstrated
and the majority of Galena bust
ness men are in favor of Joints.
They seem to be necessary evil
Galeua Times.
RED TOP SEED.
600 bushels of fret class red top
~ 81
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
Much Devilment.

Last Saturday evening some no.
boes drifted into town and that
night some delivment was done.
John Tncker's confectionery store
was broken into and the money
drawers smashed. Only about a
dollar in pennies was taken and
probably some tobacco.
The Office of the Long Bell Lum.
Der Company was visited, but 10Th.
ing taken.
An attempt was made to break in
to Carney's harness shop and the
Office of Williams d Robeson's
lumber yard.
Hereafter when hoboes light in
Baxter they will be ordered to leave
and the order will be enforced to
the letter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

G. E. Rucker went to Kansas City
Monday night to attend the Retail
Implement Dealers Convention.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

Tom Howard is building a nice,
new tenant house on his farm six
miles west of town on the Chetopa
road.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

On Saturday evening oflast week
Albert Rardin gave a party to a
number of his little friends, the &C.
casion being his eleventh birthday
anniversary. About twenty were
present. Games of all kinds were
played and refreshments served.
All had fine time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

Mrs. p. E. Ritter, Who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hade Smith, in this city, left Tues.
day evening for her home in New
Harmony, Ind.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

F. 6. Cross is in Kansas City
this week attending the Retail I'm
plement Dealers Convention.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

I. N. Lynch tells us he proposes
to inaugurate good roads move
ment that will result in grading
and graveling the Chetopa road
from the west end of North street in
this city to the Tar Greek bridge six
miles west. We hope he will sue
coed. Mr.. Lynch says he will fur.
nish team for 30 days for this
work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
LAMPS-COMPLETE.

All SIC glass lamps, complete, 30c.
All 60c glass lamps, complete. Soc.
All zoe glass lamps, complete, oOc.
All SOC glass lamps, complete. Zoe.
All s0c glass lamps, complete, 75c.
All SIS parlor vase lamps, complete. 9ec.
All $2.25 parior vase lamps, complete, 1.lO
All s. parlor vase lamps, complete, 210.
All $3.50 parlor vase lamps. central draft,
complete, al0.
One s. parlor vase lamp. central draft,
complete, 2.s6.
All s. parlor vase, metal, central draft
lamps, complete, 2.25.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
THE MINES.

The Sunny Side mine 10 a wonder,
aud 10 the admiration of all. The
etope which 10 being taken up, men.
tion of which was made In these
columns last week, 10 rich beyond
the expectations of all. Great boul.
ders of pure rosin jack are being
hoisted out with every tub and the
rough stuff 10 30 rich in ore that II
hardly deserves the name of
trough"
The Sunny Side now has ten.
foot face of ore in sight and the bot.
tom 10 still rich, very rich. Another
stope will be taken up. A crusher
swill probably be installed soon az
the pile of ore 10 getting too big to
lie idle. It will be cleaned up.
= The Sunny Side 10 said by exper.
fenced miners to be a wonder. The
water 10 not strong, a small Cook
pump beating 1t easily, and what
10 remarkable 10 the large body of
ore which has been found in so lit.
tie water.
The pump shaft drift is still be.
ing driven. The ore here 10 dissem-
mated, but 10 thickening up some,
and this shaft will coon be produc.
ing like the Sunny Side.
The shaft on the Haskell lease 10
about % feet deep and the ground
looks encouraging. DR.. VIM. J. Hat
field has bought the interest of
Hopper & Hill in this shaft. Last
Saturday pieces of lead weighing
from a half to two pounds were
found in this shaft. The ore was
carbonate and of fine quality.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

Mr.. aud Mrs. r. s. Saunders OF
Lawrence are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Easter in this city.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
SEEN LATER AT zINcITB.

1t is reported that a panther,
which has taken up its abode in the
woods near Zincite, has caused con-
siderable apprehension among the
residents of that little city.
DR.. Barnhart saw the unwelcome
beast Tuesday night in the road
west of town and promptly yielded
up the right of way.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

County superintendent Mont.
gomery was in Baxter Wednesday
visiting the schools.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

ia hf dhmg to sell T Edh
IL be- Mems nhysda aGnlw
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

Milo Chew ia now employed with
the American Jewelry Company in
St. Louis,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

On Friday evening, Feb. 20, the
Epworth League will give a Pres
idential reception entertainment at
the city hall. About go Baxter cit.
liens will compose the caste. Some.
thing new.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

ar, ,ss unload 10000 pounds & Ras ss
Best Flour hard soft wheat and while this -four has al
vs sd at from zoe to 3Oc hundred than other
cause of its superiority them by buying in large quantities
for cash and selling for cash make the low of
81 so Der hundred 0c for 50 bag of soft whea and $eO
hundred (esc for 5O-lb bag) of hard wheat -four
Sugar advanced fixed had bought load
at the old price. A., ,oou
Soap by the box-Sik Lenox, Clairette or Diamond c.
100 bars in a box, per box, SOS
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24
RED TOP SEED.
600 bushels of fret class red top
seed for Gale. Clean and free from
chat. Call on
n REpwsrrp
BEGGS' CHERRY COUGH
SYRUP cures coughs and colds.

Burton Smith went to Fort Scott
Tuesday night on business trip.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-01-24

We neglected to mention last
week the card party given by Mrs.
C. C. Carney. A delightful time
was had, delicious refreshments
were served. The ladies' prize was
won by Mrs.. B. A. Smith and the
gentlemen's prize by DR.. A. J.
Thompson.