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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

The ordinance providing for a
wide curb along certain streets is
no doubt a good one, if it is in
tended that the ground between
the curb line and property line is
to be parked and beautified, but
if it is to be allowed to grow up
in grass and weeds like the Pres
byterian church property; and
like that piece of grouud just
east of East street on River
street, then the ordinance should
be repealed at once. Now, what
we want to know why the powers
that be do not compel a strict OBJ
servance of the weed cutting or
dinance? It is a shame and a
disgrace to allow weeds to grow
as rank as they do in Baxter
Springs. Only a few meetings
ago the council agreed to carry
out the recommendations of the
board of health and stand by that
body in its efforts to clean up
and beautify the town. But up
to date nothing has been done
along carrying out the recon-
mendations of the board. What
Baxter Springs needs and very
badly, too, is a council which can
exhibit little backbone without
being afraid of offending some
body. The council is all right in
some ways, being composed of
good men, but they lack back
bone. Let the weed ordinance
be enforced.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

The rain the past week has
greatly retarded building opera
tions in this city; but it has made
a lot of corn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

That patch of weeds in Sheri-
dan street just east of the post
Office is a disgrace to the proper
ty owners in that part of town
and to the whole town as well.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

AS a general rule the man who
pays rent don't amount to much.
Are you that kind of a man? If
so, change front at once and be-
gin to own a home of your own.
You can get nice new home in
the Omaha addition on easy and
moderate terms. Do il today.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09
PLEASANT PICNICS

We have just what you need to make Picnic
pleasant feature, such Water Melons,
Cantaoupes, Fancy Plain Olives, Fancy Stuffed
Olives, Imported Sardines, Sweet Pickles "in
Syrup" Imported "Chowchow," Fancy Salad
Dressing, the Finest Baked Beans in the Land,
Genuine Chinook Salmon
Remember we carry the Finest Line of CoAees
in the CITY, Also our BLENDED Tea made espe
ciay for Ice Tea. .........A &,............
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

Queen Alice clgaf At Grantham's,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Felter of
Fulton, Kansas, visited their
daughter, Mrs. w. w. Wyatt, in
this city last Sunday and Mon
day. Mr.. Felter is editor of the
Fulton Independent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

The wet weather the fore part
of the week is something unusual
for the time of year. Three days
of continuous rainfall is a rare
thing for August. 1t has been
very tough on the hay men, but
has been of great benefit to late
corn. The late corn is made,
and the late corn will make a
fair yield if it does not rain any
more this season. Some of the
farmers are now thinking Of
renting some ground in some
other section to pile their corn
Or1.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

Queen Alice Cigar At orantham's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

The ball game at Ervin's PARK
next Sunday between Baxter and
Neosho will be a good one. The
Neosho team is a good one, be-
ing composed of some of the best
amateur players in the country,
and you know what the Baxter
team is. You should be sure and
attend the game. 1t will be
called at 2:3O sharp, and good
order will be maintained.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

Newport Beach, July 2O.-"A
Mrs. Cooper, who was enjoying a
surf bath together with several
other ladies, Wednesday after
noon at 4 o'clock, got into a tide
riff, or under-current, and was
quickly swept beyond her depth
and carried out. Mrs. Cooper
was a good swimmer, but could
make no headway against the
swift current. She had gone un-
der four or. five times and was al
most drowned when aid reached
her. Mr.. V. Brown and c. /.
Pond rescued her. This is the
third person these men have res
cued here recently. The Mrs.
Cooper referred to is Mrs. W. S.
Cooper, formerly of this commu-
nifty.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09

The arc lights on Military
street are giving a great deal
better service since they have
been raised, and we think if they
were raised about five feet higher
the service would be still better.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1906-08-09
A HOME WEDDING.

Queen Alice Cigar at Grantham
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
EAGLES To FLY
HIGH THURSDAY
At WORCESTER

The Eagles OF Providence and vicinity
VIII have large representation at the
annual New England field day in worces-
ter tomorrow.
Fully 900 members Of Rhode Island
aerIes. together with about 1900 friends.
Will leave this city at SS5 tomorrow
morning and will establish headquarters
at the Hotel Gallant.
This evening a competitive team drill
will be held on the floor Of Mechanics
hall, and teams from all over New Eng
land will be entered In an endeavor TO
capture the prize OF $50. Immediately
following the degree drill a banquet will
be rendered to Grand Worthy President
Hy Davis OF Ohio.
Tomorrow morning a competitive street
parade will move through the principal
streets OF the city, and each OF the vari-
Gus aeries will have floats In line. The
Rhode Island float will be very elaborate
and when the awards are made the local
Eagles hope TO stand well toward the top.
The prizes are 800 In gold for the best
appearing aerie. a silk American flag for
the aerie having the largest number Of
men in line. a silk banner for the aerie
having the largest percentage OF its mem
bers in line and $50 in gold for the aerie
with the most original and attractive
float.
At the close OF the parade a sheep bake
and corn roast will be held at the park
and during the afternoon various sports
will be run Off. They are TO be divided
into three sets, the first OF which is for
Eagles only. This will include 10o-yard
dash. running high jump. shot put. one
mile relay race, 50-yard fat mems race
and a baseball game.
The second set will be open to all regis
tered amateurs and will include the fol-
lowing events: 100-yard dash, sS0-yard
run, running high jump. hammer throw.
400-yard dash. shot put and two-mile re-
lay race.
The third set is TO consist OF special
race for boys. a 50-yard dash for ladies.
horse race for Eagles only and special
horse race.
On the special train from this city this
afternoon were Providence aerie. No. SO.
with 400 members and Maguires band;
North Attleboro aerie. 1041. with 100
members and a band; the Central Falls
aerie. with $50 members and a band. and
the Bristol and Warwick aeries. with l65
members and a band
The Providence aerie will have in addi-
tion to the float baseball team, which
will compete with Waterbury and Hart
ford.
NJ T. Braney Of this city is the mar
shall for the Rhode Island division OF the
parade
The field day is in charge OF the Wor-
cester Eagles. under the direction OF j.
Clark Cummins, president Of the Massa-
chusetts aeries and a candidate for grand
trustees Of the board OF trustees OF the
grand aere
There will be upward of 5000 Eagles
in the parade and Gov Curtis Guild, Jr.
and staff. will review the parade with
Mayor John T. Duggan and members or
the city council at Worcester.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
GOLF|NG
STARS TIE

Donald Ball. representing the Phiadel-
phia Cricket club. and "Nipper" Campbell
OF Brookline, Mass. led the field at the
end OF the first 36 holes OF the second an
nuai open golf tournament, which began
yesterday on the public links at Van Cort-
landt park. They each had a score Of l5O
and Alec Smith OF Nassau, the open
champion. was second with 1862.
There were 81 starters, making the
largest for an event OF It's kind ever
held In this part OF the country. The
proceedings were opened In the morning
when Park Commissioner Walgrove drove
or the first ball. The caddies were all
lined up for dash, as IL was understood
that the one getting the ball would re-
ceive s5 gold piece. AS the commis-
sioner swung at the ball the youngsters
all got under way. but IL proved a false
start as the official made a miss OF the
pill" He was more successful in his
second attempt
Unuual interest was shown in the work
OF the professionals and included In the
gallery were amateurs from various sec
tions OF the east. Martin OLoughlin Of
the Plainheld Country club. made the
best showing OF the homebreds. following
an so In the morning with 75 on his
second round which tied him for sixth
place. The s25 for the one making the
best 1S-hole score went TO Campbell. who
had 72 In the morning. The stars Will
play SO again today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
BRISTOL
Work Of Constructing the Colt
High School Has Begun

The work Of building the new Colt high
school was commenced yesterday. A
building 30 by 20 and feet high is being
erected on the corner OF the lot. which is
10 be used as the business office OF the
Norcoss Bros, who have the contract
Mr.. and Mrs. James Finley are making
a three weeks trip TO Mr. Finley's old
home among the Thousand Isles.
Norcross Bros. have submitted plans TO
Mr.. and Mrs. William l.. Mckee for the
residence they are TO have erected on the
site OF Blithewold, which was destroyed
by fire June 4.
Frank Peters. the lad II was supposed
had been drowned or lost. was found last
evening. The boys uncle. Joseph Gano,
had taken him 10 Fall River without ac-
quainting the guardians of the fact.
Secretary L. c. Bradshaw of the Bristol
Y. NJ. c. A. is TO retire tomorrow. to ac-
The new secretary will commence his
duties soon.
Manuel Rego OF Warren has purchased
the estate formerly occupied by Ellery w.
Green on the east side OF Metacom ave-
nue.. The property cost $4,000 and consists
OF a dwelling house, barn and a tract
OF land.
Mr.. George r. Ashton. who resides on
Chestnut street. lost valuable horse on
Monday by collie.
Bristol aerie, No. e53. will leave Thurs
day morning on the o'clock train on the
New York, New Haven and Hartford rail-
road. II will march to the depot in a
body st. Mary's Fife and Drum corps
will accompany II 10 Worcester. Mass.
The aerie will be met I'm Providence by
Providence aerie. No. 80. and a short pa
rade will be made TO the Union depot.
headed by Maguire's Eagle band
Mr.. Joseph Kibble Of Hartford. Conn.
was In town yesterday and was driven TO
the mount, where the grounds were pick
ed out for a weeks outing OF the Ovide
club
Mrs. r. p. Reynolds and daughter Of
Troy. n. Y. who have been visiting here
the past four weeks. returned home yes
terday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
". F. SPEAKMAN
MISSING SINCE
FOURTH Of JULY

William f. speakman has been missing
from ms home in this city since July 1;
and the only known reason is contained
In the following note left at his home:
Dear Hattie-It is best that 1 should
go away FOR time. say year. AT the
end OF that time / shall return or send
for you. providing you do your duty.
Don't make any stir over this IL you care
for me-"
According TO Mrs. Speakman and her
mother. they were staying at their sum-
mer cottage at Ocean Grove, near Fall
River, on July 4. and Mr.. Speakman re-
turned TO this city, apparently TO work
at Gorhams.
Neighbors assert that he came 10 his
home at 3s Chambers street and asked
one of them 10 feed his poultry. He then
wetn TO Gorham's and said he was going
TO Warren, where he had secured en-
ployment.
Fred Martin OF Warren, an old shop
mate, says that Speakman was In War
rem on July and signihed his intention
OF going TO work there; but he has not
been seen since I'm that vicinity.
Speakman is described as "a years old,
OF dark complexion. dark moustache and
hair. about medium height, slim build,
and weight probably l26 pounds.
He was attired in a dark mixed suit
and wore a felt hat and n white vest. on
the third finger OF his left hand he wore
a ring grown into the flesh, and on the
left wrist his initials, ''W. ST. were ta-
tooed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
TURNS
To RELIGION
At NEWPORT

The new convent OF the Canacle at
Newport will be the setting for an eight
day retreat. 10 begin on Friday evening,
and TO be participated in by some OF the
Catholic women of Newport's most ex-
elusive circle.
Among those deeply interested and who
will no doubt immure themselves for
period OF religious contemplation, are
Mrs. Delaney Kane, Mrs. Reginald G.
Vanderbilt Mrs. Charles M Oelrichs,
Mrs. Harry Lehr, Mrs. George A. Huhn.
Mrs. John Lafarge. Mrs. Cameron Nc
Ray Winsow. Miss Lyman, Mrs Harry
q. Havemeyer, Countess Annie Leary
and Mrs. Herman Oelrichs.
This IS the first religious retreat ever
arranged exclusively for the social col
ony at Newport. II will probably be held
each year hereafter. IL well attended The
retreat is practically the initiative OF
the Newport women themselves. though
suggested from time to time by the nuns
OF the convent.
The retreat will be preached by the
Rev. William O'Brien Pardow, s. j., one
OF the best preachers I'm the Jesuit body,
Father Pardow has asked the Catholic
women 10 bring their women friends
along Catholic or non-Catholic.
The women will rise at 8 a. m. to hear
mass, followed by meditation and a SER
mon. The rest OF the time until 10 a. m.
will be spent in spiritual reading, Father
Pardow will then deliver sermon In
the afternoon there will be a short talk
on points OF Christian doctrine. The eve
ming sermon is usually given over TO
meditatons.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
COMBINED FLEET
WENT To NEWPORT

The combined fleet OF the Edgewood
and Washington Park Yacht clubs made
Newport harbor the rendezvous at the
end Of the days run yesterday.
The cat Syble was the first over the
line, and was closely followed by the
sloop Mike and cat Inez. The rest OF
the fleet crossed well punched a short
while after. After all the boats had
crossed the line the flagship Gypsy. Com
rhodore Babbitt; FL Cid. Capt. Tinkham,
and the Nellie B., Capt. Brown, proceed
ed TO Newport by the way OF the west
passage. rounding Beaver Tail.
The launches kept together until near
the Dumplings, when the El Cid and Mel
lie b. proceeded TO Newport harbor.
The first OF the racing craft TO be made
out was the sloop Comfort. 7. Field.
When she crossed the finish line at
2:43:30 the nearest boats could Just be
made out rounding Gould Island. She
made the run In fine time. considering the
fact that there was barely wind enough
10 fill the sails. The cat Inez L.. F. Riley.
was the second boat crossing the line. %
minutes seconds behind the Comfort.
Commodore Frost OF the Washington
Park Yacht club and those Of the feet
which left Wexford Tuesday entered the
harbor yesterday morning.
The summary:
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
SHEPARD ICE
STATION WILL
Be CHANGED

AS 1t has been found by experience that
there is very little call for the John shep-
ard, Jr.. free ice at the Atwells avenue
station. It has been decided, beginning to-
morrow morning. to discontinue this sta
tion and In its place TO distribute here
after from olneyville square. from s:45
until o'clock daily.
There has been a good demand for ice
from this section. and both Mr.. Minnick
OF the Providence Society for Organising
Charity and Miss Fitzpatrick Of the Dis
trict Nursing association agree that the
change will oe advantageous
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
ADJUSTMENTS. EXCURSIONS, ETC.
Providence, Newport &
Block Island
s::s':s s::; s'.:::. :.: NEW SHOREHAM

WEEK DAYS: Leaves Providence from
wharf. foot Transit street, East Side. s:2O.
Leaves Commercial Wharf. Newport,
1875 a m. Returning leaves Block ISL
and $3.50 y. m. Newport $50 D. m.
SUNDAYS: Leaves Providence GAS.
Rock Island $3.50 p. m. Newport $50 y. m.
The NEW SHOREHAM returning is
due at Providence. week days and Sun
days at 7:1b y. m. Two and one-quarter
hours at Block Island week days, nearly
two hours Sundays. Bathing Beach and
shore dinner houses near Steamboat
Landing
Excursion tickets Qimited), Providence
and Newport. 90 cents Block Island 81.
Tho NEW ENGLAND NAVIGATION co.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
EMANCIPATION DAY IS
OBSERVED BY COL L0RED PEOPLE

Aug 1 is set aside by the local colored
people as one Of jubilation, commemorating
the anniversary OF their forefathers be-
ing freed from bondage I'm the West In
dies. II Is known as Emancipation day,
and was fttinsly observed by excursions
down the river and into the country.
AS is customary. large crowd jour
neyed 90 Rocky Point by the boats, and
enjoyed a royal good time throughout
the day. Old and young alike enjoyed
the many diversions and literally patron
ICED Manager Harrington's excellent din
ner
Beside the crowd that went down the
river several OF the Sunday schools united
for a outing at Babcocks farm. The par
~ went out on the eiectrics and after
lunch passed the time I'm games and races
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
AMES WON IN
STRAIGHT SETS

The opening OF the annual tennis tour
nament yesterday at Newcastle. n. H.,
brought many followers OF the game
from nearly all the nearby watering
places, and the hotel verandas hour
or two before the time fixed for the play
to begin were something of reminder
of the peace conference throng Of last
year
-Four matches In the first round were
completed during the forenoon The best
Of these was between Irving Wright and
NJ Tilden, the former winning.
Seven matches were played during the
afternoon and all but one decided in
straight sets. IL is expected that the
doubles will be started today.
New stle tournament, first round:
A. Knisel defeated Il. Kennard, go, 6-2
L. A. Mead defeated A. n. Reggie 6-3.
j. o. Ames defeated C. N. sheafe. 60.
irving Wright defeated NJ. Tilden, e-2.
Ga.
/. G. J; PlymptOn defeated w. Kennard.
c. III. Farber defeated j. Abbott 6-1. e-1.
G. c. Hackett defeated w. p Hail. 6-l.
L. s. Bull defeated r. James by de-
fault
8. Russ defeated A. Allen, 6-1. 81.
t. 8. Blagden defeated F. c. Plympton
6-2, 7-5.
A. B. Rotch defeated J. B. Castle rs,
J. b. Donager defeated w. B. Biagden
j. b. Mcdonald defeated j. NcLane by
default.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
PROVIDENCE FIRM LOSES
100000 BY BIG BLAZE

The Dighton (Mass.) plant OF the Ar
mold &c Hoffman Co. OF Providence. man
ufacturers Of sizings, was practically de-
stroyed by fire yesterday. at a loss es-
timated at from $4,000 to 100000 There
Is q partial insurance.
The fre started In the drying room OF
the long two-story wooden annex 20 the
main three-story brick building Of the
plant.
An effort was made by the company's
fire department TO extinguish the flames,
but the fre spread rapidly. and a call
was sent TO Taunton for assistance.
The fre communicated with the brick
was stored The wooden addition was
levelled and the brick building was badly
damaged and the stock ruined.
About Is people were employed az the
factory.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

chandise for sale without the required
license.
TO CATCH SCORCHERs.
Several nicely laid traps have been set
In Warwick and city drivers OF autos
passing through the town will fall easy
victims. The traps were first put into
operation last Sunday and Special Offl-
GERS Soucy and Locke stationed them
selves along the highway early in the
day In the vicinity OF Palace Gardens.
one at either end OF measured space.
They used stop-watches aud took their
numbers OF the cars that exceeded the
limit. Then all three measured courses
In the town. but the officers are keeping
their location a secret. number OF ar
rests may be made and fast drivers will
then learn that tho speed limit In Var
wick must be observed.
REPAIRING BRIDGE.
A gang or men in the employ OF the
Rhode Island company are at work teor-
ing up a part OF the roadbed OF the Clyde
bridge. At recent meeting OF War
wick councils committee and some OF
the officers or the company no agreement
was reached whereby repairs to both
bridges will be made.
The preliminary work was commenced
yesterday when the workmen cut out a
strip OF the concrete for a distance OF
s inches on the street side or the track.
which will be reconcreted by the COM
pany.
RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL.
William Levenson OF Arctic Centre. a
well known cigar manufactures, who for
the past three weeks, has been a patient
at the Pasteur Institute in New York.
where he went for treatment after being
bitten by a dog that created much COM
motion in the valley about four weeks
ago. returned TO his home in Arctic Gen.
tire yesterday. He was discharged from
the institute as being cured of any pos
sibilities OF serious consequences from the
bite and his mind is now at rest con-
corning the matter.
PROJECT EXPLAINED.
General Manager Adams OF the Bay
State Broom Company. which recently ac.
quired the Potter mill at Black Rock, met
the members of the Arctic Centre Busi.
ness Mems Association last evening atthe
office OF Herbert NJ. Clarke I'm the Alice
building, when he explained the enter
prise recently added to the industries OF
the Pawtuxet Valley.
There was a large attendance OF the
members and the talk was very inter
esting.
TRAFFIC DELAYED.
The train on the Pawtuxet Valley
branch OF the Consolidated road, which
is supposed to arrive at Hope at 7:17 a.
m, did not put in its appearance yester-
day morning A train which at an earlier
hour runs on the Willimantic division was
run over the branch route and arrived al
Hope at about o'clock. II was reported
that there was a tie-up at the Charles
street yard and that the p V. train from
Blackstone was unable to pass Later in
the day the road was cleared and the
traffic resumed normal conditions.
NEwSY NOTES.
DIR. James NJ. Bodwell has returned 10
his home in Phenix. after a couple OF
weeks visit to his parents in Maine
Miss Rose McManus OF Arctic Centre
has returned home after a visit in Con-
necticut
Mrs. w. c. Kenyon and daughter Doro-
thy and Miss Josephine Theroux of Phe-
nix have returned to their home from
an outing at Quanset Point
Marion Hawkins of Brooklyn, n. Y, IS
visiting friends in Hope.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
/. ]. HOLT LOST
To c. F. WATSON

Six matches, several OF them well
fought, were played yesterday at Ma
hant In the singles event OF the Nahant
clubs annual tennis tournament. The
closing OF the Longwood tournament
yesterday afternoon will start the sport
In earnest today. as Jarned. Behr and
Clothier are expected.
The best match of the day was the
eulloway- Motley contest yesterday af-
ternoon. three sets being necessary be-
vas shown by r c. Seaver, who was
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
NURSES TRAINING SCHOOL
OPENED THIS MORNING

The fall term OF the East Side Hospi-
tai Training school for pupil nurses opcn-
ed this morning. The class consists OF l6
pupils. Ia ladies' and two men. This class
compares well with the opening classes
OF former yeara
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
RSports>

particularly brilliant I'm his match with
X. Hooker OF Springfield
FIRST ROUND tSinglesl.
A. s. Dabney defeated II. b. Lowering
s. p. Ware defeated ]. C. Wright. srs.
r. c. seaver defeated r. Hooker. o-e.
n w. Miles defeated ]. Tilden. 6-3. 6-3.
#. ]. sulloway defeated T. Motley. Jr.,
G. #. Watson. Jr.. defeated ii. J. Holt.
81 6-l