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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
Dennis Meetch Inflicts Probably Fa-
tai Injury to Geo. Waller.
MEETCH LANGUISHES IN THE COUNTY JAIL.
Parties Had Been Drinking -Meetch
Showed Much Brutality.

tors removed eleven pieces. of bone
therefrom.
At this writing "wednesday Val.
lier was resting omfortably, but
the doctors held out little hope of
his. recovery.
Meetch was arrested by Consta BILE
Jones and taken to Columbus. He
was brought to-Baxter Wednesday
morning and arraigned before JUS
tice L. c. Jones, who continued the
case until Monday, Feb. 16, on &C
count of Vallier's condition. The
doctors say that by Monday, If VAL
lier is alive then, there will be q
fighting chance for him.
Meetch moved to Baxter from the
Quapaw reservation several months
ago, and his reputation lie not the
best, especially when under the in.
fluence of liquor. He has made
several bad plays during his resi-
dence in Baxter.
Waller, the injured man, has al.
ways born a good reputation. and
we never heard of him drinking
any except on the day of the
trouble.
Meetch's mother came down from
Bourbon county this week, and the
meeting between them Wednesday
morning was an affecting one.
Meetch is now thoroughly peni.
tens, but penitence under these cir
cumstances doesn't satisfy grim
law.
Meetch has wife and five small
children. Waller has a wife and
three small children and his wife Is
in delicate condition. The gym
pathy of the community goes out
to the two afflicted families.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

The alley next to the old Garrett
livery barn wac tho scene of trag-
edy last Saturday evening which
bids fair to be the cause of one
mans death and endless trouble
for another.
Dennis Meetch, Geo. Waller and
Will Dardeene had been drinking
during the afternoon and about
half-past S o'clock they got around
in the alley between Dents corn
crib and the. livery barn. The &C.
counts of the trouble do not tally
worth a cent, but the result of the
trouble was disastrous enough. II
seems, however, that after the trou'
BILE started, Meetch, who is big
man, knocked Waller, who is moi
nearly 80 large, down. While Val
lier was lying PROSTATE on the
ground, Meetch brutally kicked
him in the head and on the body
three or four times; finally Meetch
picked up large stone, and re.
marking that he guessed he would
finish the job, deliberately smashed
Walters head with it, while the lat
ter was yet lying on the ground
Meetch said he had killed the "s-
of a b." Waller was placed on
a cot aud taken to his home in the
Tenelze building on West Sheridan
street, where. Drs. r. B. English
and C. NJ. Jones waited upon him.
One story is to the effect that Val
lier attacked Meetch with a knife
and cut his clothing. Some parties
say that Walters open knife was
OH the ground beside him when
the fracas was over.
Vallier's skull was crushed in
just over the right eye and the doc
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
NOTICE no CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received at my Office
until the meeting of the city coun-
eli on Tuesday evening, Feb. A.l9Os,
for rebuilding the Main street
bridge, in the city of Baxter Springs
of the material now on the ground
Bids must come within the esti-
mated cost of SO. and work 10 to be
done subject to approval of the
council of said city.
- VS.. BAXTER, City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for rebuilding
the forebay of the dam owned by
the city of Baxter Syringe, Kan,
will be received at the Office of the
city clerk of said city, until O'Clock
o. M, Tuesday, March 10, 1903. Said
proposals to include furnishing
material for same. Also for repair
ing and setting in place four water
wheels belonging to said city. and
furnishing shaftiug, gear wheels
and all necessary material. Two OF
the said wheels are to be geared to
one shaft to run the Touring mill,
and the other two. are to be geared
to separate shaft. Bids will be re-
ceived for the carpenter work and
machine work separately, and must
come within the estimated cost OF
$3.50 for carpenter work and $645 for
machine work. including materials
for job. Specifications may be seen
ON application at this Office. Sue
cessful bidder will be required to
give suitable bond for faithful per.
Torrance of the work. Proposals.
will be opened and contracts
awarded at the meeting of the city
council, on date given above
Right 10 reserved to reject bids for
cause. W. s. BAXTER,
City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
A Wonderful Pagent is The Pres.

A Wonderful Pagent is The Pres.
idents Reception entertainment to
be at the city hall Friday evening
Feb. 20. See Uncle Sam, President
George Washington, Monroe. Lin.
coin, Cleveland, Roosevelt and all
of our presidents each in costume
of his own time. Fifty.five of our
citizens take part in this entertain.
ment. A living panorama of cen
turys history.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
SOLD FOR $4,000.

The stone block of apartment
houses on the northeast corner OF
Thirtieth and Main streefa were
sold to Jefferson Shuttle, Of Baxter
Syringe, for $4,000. In the deal. $3S-
900 was paid in cash. Chicago prop
erty changed from the ownership
of Mr.. Shuts, as did also an 500 acre
farm at Leroy, Kan. Mr.. Shuts
plane to move to Kansas City i'm
mediately for future resideuce.-K.
c. Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

There is nothing particularly
new in the mining situation this
week. The Sunny Side continues
to produce large quantities of zinc
ore-in fact every tub-of dirthoisted
is saved.
At the pump shaft things are
looking better, and it is thought
the main ore body will be reached
soon.
The shaft of the Brother Gardner
Mining Company has caved in, and
this week a new shaft was started
about IS feet away. Or will be
found in this shaft before the 30
fool level is reached.
The shaft at the Tom Clark place
is being driven downward az fast
as possible. The strike here will
be a big one.
Several outside parties were
looking the field over this week and
IL is believed much development
work will be done as soon az the
weather will permit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
q. A. 2. and W. r. c. attention.

Baxter Post and w. r. C. no $50
will give q Valentine supper and
campfire on Saturday evening Feb
ruary "A, at Coopers hall.
Good music. Come everybody.
Admission 10 cents.
BY order of committee.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

Honestly. the worstpiece of road
in the United States, 80 far az mud
is concerned. is that piece where
the road turns west along the state
line just south of Baxter. That
piece of road in front of w. A. Dou-
thits was nearly as bad, but Mr..
Douthit and his gang of men have
gotten 1t In pretty fair shape. Some
more work 10 needed, however. and
II will be done.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

1 cen furnish you any kind OF a
pump you want; also any kind OF
cylinders. The Aermotor pump
and Deming pump are az good az
lie made. i fit pumps for any depth
or kind of wells and cisterns. Agent
for the Aermotor wind mill. 1t runs
ina lighter wind than any other
mill made. Estimates made on
mill outfits, either for water or pow
er. mills. Do all kinds sanitary
plumbing aud sewer work. Repair
all kinds of gasoline stoves.
Ed. JOHNSON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB.

Quite an interesting and enthus.
iastic meeting of the club was held
on Wednesday evening of this
When the rural route matter
came up, w. NJ. Gill reported that
he had succeeded in securing more
than enough petitioners for the es.
tablishment of rural route south
and east.
The committee appointed to see
about repairs on water power
stated that il had secured estimates
OF cost and was ready to meet with
tie council.
A memorial was prepared to the
city council asking that body to
grade and gravel streets to meet
the gravel roads from the country
districts. A committee consisting
of G. +. Rucker, T. Common and l.
Masters was appointed to present
the matter to the council.
Now that the good roads matter
/ is in working shape, a committee
consisting of E. W. Dow, ]. M
Cooper, J. J. Fribley and L. d
Bre water was appointed to select q
superintendent for the work Of
making the proposed roads.
To aid the superintendent, an ex
ecutive committee of three. com
posed of F. 6. Cross, ]. ]. Fribley
ard A. L. Harvey was appointee.
The south and east roads will bs
pushed to completion, after which
the entire Efforts of the good roads
organization will be put to work or
the westroad.
On motion adjourned -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
Band Concert
Monday. Feb. Is.
For the benefit of Baxter
Band.
A nice program has been ar
ranged. Everybody come.
Prices 10 : 20 : Csc.
Res. seats Csc at Granthams.
Nearly Forfeits Ills Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started q horrible ulcer on the leg
of ]. b. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill.
For four years IL defied all. doctors
and all remedies. But Bucklen's
Arnica Salye had no trouble TO cure
him. Equally good for burns, bruis.
es, skin eruptions and piles. 25c al
A. r. Kane's drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

Read the report of the Baxter Ma
tional Bank, elsewhere 10 this pa
per. The Baxter National 10 one of
the most substantial institutions in
this county.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

Secnfe your tickets early fer the
gpand Presidential Reception zen.
tkrtainment at the city opera house
Friday evening, Feb. 20. Now Cd
Gale at Grantham's Postoffice boob
stoxe. The house will be warm. I
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

The services of the Christian
church will be held next Sunday in
the Baldwin hall. Preaching at ii
q. m. and 7:30 p. m. Bible school at
10 q. "A. The public is cordially In.
vited to attend these services.
AL. JONES, Pastor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Coe will leave
Sunday for the Rosebud Indian
Agency in South Dakota. Mr.. Coe
will take a position az teacher in
the Indian echool there, while his
wife will take q position alb matron.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

On Tuesday evening Of last week
Strange City Lodge, No. 81, A.. F.
and A. N. colored held social at
the home of Sam Hopkins. A good
time was had, and the worshipful
master, Cy Estes, was presented
with a fine umbrella.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

chas. o. Frye of Joplin was In
Baxter Tuesday. He went down In
10 the new mining district. too, and
expressed himself as highly pleased
with the outlook.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Scott and son,
Roy, returned this week from Col.
umbus, Georgia. They have rented
and will occupy the Partch prop
erty on North street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

Special attention given to childrens
hair cutting at Armstrong; shop.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

Q. tf. Youse and family returned
yesterday morning from visit OF
several weeks vitasAslatives and
friends in Indiana.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
RED TOP SEED.

400 bushels of first class red top
seed for sale. Clean and free from
chat. Call on
L. ID. BKRwsTRR.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

The famous melo.drama "a Little
Outcast" is to be seen at Sapps New
Theatre in Galena soon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

These are OILY few of the bargains have for those
who come my store. have very large stock of Dry
Goods Shoes and Clothing, which will 60 at very low
prices until can reduce stock and get more ROOM
Remember, these prices are for SPOT CASH ONLY.
M. G. JUSTICE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

State OF Kansas, County OF Cherokee. So.
/. E. c. Gaines. Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is trne to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
e. C. GAINES. Cashier.
! Subscribed and sworn to before me this
fzth day of Feb. 1903. ~.
c. w. DANIELS. Notary Public.
Term expires Feb. S. 1904. n
Correct-Attest: ]. ]. FRIBLEY.
. A. r. KANE. rs
A. w. ABRAMS.
L. d. BRKwsTRR.
Directors.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

day evening, Feb. IL, ct ESQ, RI. Rev.
F. r. Millspaugh, Bishop of Kan
sas, officiating.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14
No. 5oS2.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
BAXTER NATIONAL BANK
at Baxter Springs, in the State of
Kansas, at the close of business,
Feb. 9, 1903:

ANSSS SNSG0.
Loans and discounts So. 817 10
Overdrafts, secured and unse-
cured. .................... 4oa9I
U. S. Bonds to secure circula-
ton ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6.a5o.oo
U. S. Bonds on hand. ....... 2,s4o 90
Premiums on u. S. Bonds .... 1865 ~
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures .................... 10000
Due from state banks and bank
ers 477S.24
Due from approved reserve
agents. ........... a2.esa.6s
Notes of other national banks. I,r7s. 90
Fractional paper currency. nick.
els and cents. ..........,... Y32.lo
Lawful money reserve in bank.
viz. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Specie ............$ $500. 30 10, 27I go
Legal tender notes. ZOOS. 90
Redemption fund with U. S.
treasurer Is per cent of cir
cuiation) ................. 3o7. so
Total. $I27. o83. "a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-02-14

On motion adjourned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
Harvest Is On.

May you have a good one and
realize all that you had antici-
pated. May you come through
it by saving every kernel and
you and your family not made
sick by it. Now in the quiet
sober moments of the evening,
when the days work is over and
you are tired physically, your
mind will be thinking about
something in order to give rest
to the tired body. If you do
just think OF the John Deere gang
and disc plows. We are getting
in car load Of them for you
and all that we ask, is that you
give them a fair trial. We know
that they will suit you, and not
only suit you but the prices will
be the lowest of the low. We
also sell the Oliver plows, and
the Defiance gang and disc plows.
1t will pay you to see them. We
have already taken orders for
nearly a car load of them.
We have fourteen disc harrows
or sod cutters that we are going
to give you from 50 to 81 re-
duction from the regular price.
Now if you contemplate getting
a sod cutter don't fail to get the
Keystone from us at these
reduced prices.
We are selling a great many
| wide tired wagons. and will re-
ceive next week another car load
of Moline wide tired wagons, so
you can take your choice of a
Moline, Studebaker, a South
Bender, or a Winona, all Of
which we SELL
Say, young men and young
ladies, both of you have right
to talk it over now, and that is
when harvest is over what kind
of a buggy you want. OF course
you want something that will
not,go to pieces, or when going
over rough roads, will be in
danger of breaking your neck.
If you want something that is
lasting and something that will
give you good service, we would
advise you to get the Moon or
the Velie buggies and carriages.
The latter are made by the
John Deere people.
Now, Threshermen, some OF
you may yet want a Parsons
self-feeder. If you do just
remember that we are agents for
them and have already this year
put out nearly half a car load OF
them with Parsons engine
tenders.
If your old machines give out
while in the field harvesting,
come in as we have a binder or
two and a header or two left for
emergencies sake. Please remem-
Der that we keep the best
machine oil in the country, as
we'll as all kinds of regular re-
pairs for threshing machines.
Again, speaking to the point,
when harvest is over you are
going to fix up the house. You
! will paint it inside and outside.
We keep the paint. You are
going to put in some furniture.
carpets, and rugs. We keep
them. If you have not already
you are going to get a stove OF
range We keep them and can
give you good bargains in them.
Very truly yours.
THE E. r. Moses NERO. Co.
Great Bend, Kan.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
First published in the DEMOCRAT July 8. 1908.
Notice of nt-Administrato

State OF Kansas. "a
Barton County,
In the matter of the estate of Sarah Terrell late
of Barton County, Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice is hereby given, That on the 9th day of
June, A. D 1908, the undersigned was, by the
Probate Court of Barton County, Kansas, duly
appointed and qualified az Administrator of the
estate of Sarah Terrell late of Barton County,
deceased. All parties interested in said estate
will take notice. and govern themselves accord
ingly. GEORGE W. MOORE. Administrators.
1920
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
First published in the DEMOCRAT July 5, 160s.
Notice of Final Settlement.

The State of Kansas,
Barton County.
In the Probate Court in and for said County.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF Henry George
Buschmsnn, Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid Estate hereby notified that I shall
apply to the Probate Court in and for said County,
sitting at the Court House, in Great Bend, County
OF Barton, State of Kansas, the 25th day OF
July A. D. 1908. for full and final settlement of
said Estate.
ELISE CAROLINE BUscHNAN Executrix OF the last
Will and Testament of henry George Buschmsnn,
Deceased
Great Bend. Kas., June q, A. D. 1903. 1870
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
French Debt to Norway.

One-third of the newspapers pub
lished in France are made of paper
manufactured from Norwegian
spruce and pine trees, and one-twelfth
of the French horses have their shoes
attached to their hoofs with nails
manufactured by the Christiania
horse-nal factory.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

One of Dailey's rigs and Clayt
Moses horse and buggy had smash
up, on Main street about noon,
Thursday. Result: the two hind
wheels of Mr.. Moses buggy smashed
to kindling.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

What was formerly block II of the
Wells addition, has been sold by
Dawson & Zutavern to Geo. Mock,
an employee of the Mo. Pac. now
residing in Wichita county, who will
build a house thereon, and move
here. He was formerly section boss
at this point.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

Report comes over from Hoising-
ton that on last Sunday night. while
Brakeman Witham was making
train he was caught by an engine
backing down and badly injured. 1t
was feared his back was broken.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

Only amounts paid on subscription,
either back subscriptions, renewals,
or new subscriptions, can be consider
ed in the DEMOCRAT voting contest.
lob work and advertising do not go.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

First Published in the Democrat June IL, 1908.
Notice of AppOintment-Ad
State of Kansas,
Barton County.
In the matter of the estate of Gottfried Harz-
mann late of Barton county, Kansas.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is hereby given, That on the 10th day of
May, A. d. 1903, the undersigned was, by the
Probate Court of Barton County, Kansas, duly
appointed and qualified as Administrator of the
estate of Gottfried Hartmann late of Barton
County. deceased. All parties interested in said
estate will take notice, and govern themselves
accordingly.
1417 DIKNA HARzMASN, Administrative
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

o. w. Dawson was at Beipre this
week attending to business in the
Windthorst bankruptcy case.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

Mrs. E. P. Smith is in Council
Grove, where she went to attend the
wedding of her brother, Will Cole,
which occurred on the evening of the.
lSt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

w. w. Winstead now has. tne
peanut rooster and corn pepper
which is attracting attention.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
First Published in the DEMOCRAT June IL, IsUS
Notice of Final Settlement.

Eas aaat ec of Kansas IS
In the Probate Court in and for said County
In the Matter of the Estate of Otto A Praeser,
Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid Estate are hereby notified that shall
apply to the Probate Court, in snd for said County.
sitting at the Court House. in Great Bend, County
Of Barton, State of Kansas, on the 3rd day of
of said Estate.
F. A PRAEeER, Administrator of the Estate of
Otto A. Praeser, deceased:
14-l1 Great Bend, Kss., June s, A. D. 1903.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

al. r. Gwinn and family came home
his week from their Eastern visit,
well pleased to get back TO their
Kansas home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

Miss Mary German, popular
young lady at Clahin. will enter the
DEMOCRAT Piano Contest, with a
good number of votes next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03

Ira should not have liked out for
Wichita before he more fully correct
ed the grievous errors in his report
of the Stafford killing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
Ne like best to call
SCOTS EMULSION

a food because it stands so en-
phatically for perfect nutrition.
And yet In the matter of restor-
ing appetite, of giving new
strength to the tissues, especially
to the nerves, its action is that
of medicine.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists,
J soo-4Es Pearl Street., NeUTork
soc. and f1.oo; AL druggists
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
First published in the Democrat June 26, 1903.
Notice of Final Settlement.

The State of Kansas,
Barton County. s.
In the Probate Court IN and for said County.
In the matter of the Estate of Louise Thele
deceased Creditors and all other persons inter
estec IN the aforesaid Estate are hereby notified
tnsf shall apply TO the Probate Court in and for
SAID County. sitting at the Court House, in Great
BEND County of Barton State of Kansas, on the
18TH day OF July A. D. 1908, for a full and final
settlement of said Estate.
HENRY THELE Executor of the last Will and
Testament of Louise Thele deceased.
Great Bend. Kan. June 20 A. d. 1ena. 1910
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-07-03
First published in Democrat June IS, I9oS.
Notice of Final Settlement.
The Stats of Kansas :
RaA- n@e

8 30
Ba. ton County.
In the Probate Court in and for said County.
In the matter of the esfste of Karl Herter
deceased Creditors and all ot1er persons inter
ested in the aforesaid estate hereby notified
that shall apply to the Prob ite Court in and for
said County, sitting at the Court House, in Great
Bend, County of Barton, State of Kansas, on the
18th day of July A. d. 19U3, for q full and final
settlement of said Estate
LOUIS ZUTAvERN Administrator of the Estate of
Karl Herter Deceased. 1919
Great Bend Kas. June 20, A. d. 1903.