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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13
81. Marks Episcopal Church

Wednesday, 2:30 p. m, meet
ing of st. Marks Guild.
Friday, 7:30 p. m, choir re-
hearsal.
Saturday, 2:30 p. m, Junior
Girls Guild.
Sunday, 9 a. m, Sunday
school; 8 p. M, evensong and
sermon.
Sunday being the Booth ami
versary of the first service held
in the United States, the rector
will preach an historical sermon,
and the choir will sing special
music.
All are welcome and invited to
attend.
X. X. PooLRy,
Rector,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

The improved sanitary arrange
ments for the reunion grounds
have been decided upon, and the
plans will be carried outat once.
The plans contemplate some very
good improvements. The reunion
this year is going to-be avery big
affair, and arrangements are now
being made to secure some of the
very latest attractions on the road
for ahansements.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

Mrs. James Hogan and Miss
Rachel Parsons are visiting rela-
tives and friends in Joplin.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

w. r. Bailey of Kansas City
is in the camp to attend the an
nual meeting of the Mission.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

Our old friend, VIM. Bike, of
Hornet. Mo-, died last week. Mr..
Bike was a regular attendant at
the big reunion. He left a large
family, we'll provided for.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

H. J. Millar will move to Jop-
lin this week, from which point
he will carry on his work as a
promoter. Mr.. and Mrs. Millar
will be greatly missed from the
social life of our camp.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

Judge John Jones performed
his first marriage ceremony last
Saturday, June 8, when he united
in marriage Mr.. Elbert c.
Haynes and Miss Lille knight.
1t is said the judge was not at
all afflicted with the buck ague.
but went through the ceremony
like an old veteran.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

L. Murray Perkins has had the
frame building he purchased from
J. c. Haskell moved onto lots on
East Sheridan street, and will
put it in proper shape for renting.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

The ore sales in the Baxter
camp last week amounted to at
least ten thousand dollars, yet
only about half that much was
reported.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

Miss Grace Coglizer of Joplin
is the guest of Miss Audrey
Smith.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

d. Mackenzie of Mexico has
decided to remain in camp, hav-
ing sent for his wife to join him
here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13


James Smith, SON of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. L. Smith, returned
last week from Eubanks, /. T.,
where he has been in the employ
of the King Lumber Company.
He says the rains in the South
have greatly interfered with the
lumber business, and that the wa
gon roads of the company will
have to be repaired before any
amount of lumber can
-be hauled in from the millsto the
railroad.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

Cushion shoes for men and slip
pers for ladies at Pierce's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

J. w. Cooke and family of Ma
ben, Miss, have come to our
camp to live and will buy a home
in Baxter. Mr.. Cooke is inter-
ested in the mines with F. J.
Worth and E. G. Lawley.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

E. II. Mccarthy, who has been
in a hospital in Omaha for sever
al weeks bast, having had an in
growing toe nail removed, has
returned to the camp to attend
the annual meeting of the Mis-
sion Mining Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

The NEws printery has the
biggest and best assorted stock
of printers stationery in the
Southwest. You can get any
kind of printing you want here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

E. G. Lawley has gone to Mex
ico on a large timber deal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

F. A. Brown has returned from
a trip to Duluth, MINI.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13
DR.. 7. 0. KLINGNER,

with
DR. FINS LOGAN ANDERSON,
of Joplin, will be in Baxter
Springs the second Tuesday in
July. the 9th, prepared to
examine and treat the eye, ear,
nose and throat, and 6t glasses.
Headquarters with DR.. Thompson
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

Last Friday a dog bit the little
son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Dun
ham. The dog was at once kill
ed, and the child was taken to
Galena, to have the mad stone
applied. We understand the stone
adhered to the wound for perhaps
thirty minutes. The ownership
Of the dog is in question. We
understood the dog belonged to
Walt Sullivan, but he disclaimes
ownership, and says the dog has
merely been following his wagon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

Chas. A. Sewer of Macomb,
ILL.,, a contractor, spent several
days in our camp last week, and
was so well pleased that he has
taken an interest in the Sunburst
and will soon return here with
his family to live. Men who
bring their families here are apt
to add to the material welfare of
the camp and the town,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

This the for picture taking and everybody should
kodak We carving complete line and furnish you any
thing for taking and finishing pictures short notice We will sell
you kodak low ST down and 2sc week. you thus
and scarcely miss the money Come in and get 1907
catalogue and look through the ne whether you contemplate pur
chasing not Don't forget that this the place buy ne
candies cigars obaccos fruits souvenir post cards. cakes and
crackers ice sodas Edison monographs Victor talking
chimes, pianos, organs and player pianos.
Very respectfully,
]. w. Grantham.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

CLAUDE JONES, Photographer.
Henry Ohlen's new building is
going up rapidly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

At an important meeting of
the city council of Carterville last
night contracts were let for the
construction of concrete sidewalks
in the sum of $1,000. This is
the largest contract for sidewalks
at any one time in the history of
Carterville. A few of the streets
now have concrete sidewalks and
when the new walks are cOmplet-
ed practically every street in the
city Vim have eOncEete Sidewalks:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

The Alpha mine at Spring City
was sold last week for S60,O 900.
F. P. Long of this city owned a
fourth interest in the Alpha. The
mine has been a very rich pro-
ducer for long time, and the
price received for the property is
none too much.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13
EASTMAN
KODAKS.

We are Baxter agents for the Eastman
line Of Kodaks, Cameras and Photo
graphic supplies, comprising all the lead
ing makes in this country, includine the
Premo Film Pack and Plate). Blair.
Century, Folmer and Schwine, Rochester
Optical Cos goods and others.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

Last Sunday night burglars
broke into the meat market oi
Needs & McAboy and stole a
quantity of meat. They also took
some cakes from the bread case.
Among the meat taken was a
half a hog, which was taken out
of the ice box. No clue.
The Spring River Power Com
pany is making lot of improve
ments on its plant at Lowell, and
is also replacing the small dam
at the sluice way near Varck sta
tion. The recent food in Spring
river damaged the sluice way con-
siderably. The lesson has been
learned, however, and the work
will be made more substantial
this time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

The new time card, which went
into effct last Sunday, gives Bax-
ter Springs more trains. Every
change made makes it more con-
venient for Baxter Springs people,
and we believe the new time card
will be welcomed. The corrected
schedule will be found in another
place in this paper. Study it;
make your self conversant with
the changes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

Jas. Harmon has a new canvas
awning put up in front of his new
grocery store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

DR.. English. Phone l9s.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

VIM. Cherry has ordered a hand
some new canvas awning for the
front of his new grocery store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

The rain last Sunday came just
in time to do great deal of good.
The rain was quite heavy at times.
1t was accompanied by a very
hard rain. In the north part of
town several trees were blown
ovar
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-06-13

OUNlI, kANSAS, JUNE l.
Miss Grace Coglizer of Joplin
is the guest of Miss Audre,
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Harvey
have returned from a trip to Elk
celsior Springs, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. {. Connol
have returned from a visit with
relatives in Texas county, Mo.
The ore sales in the Baxter
camp last week amounted to al
least ten thousand dollars, YET
only about half that much wa:
reported.
Our old friend, VIM. Bike, o.
Hornet, Mo-, died last week. Mr.
Bike was a regular attendant al
the big reunion. He left a large
family, well provided for.
The NEws printery has the
biggest and best assorted stocl
of printers stationery in the
Southwest. You can get any
kind of printing you want here
J. E. Kramer of the Kramer
Morse mine is much pleased these
days over the heavy strike that
is made in his mine, and each
day the ore shows up better and
better.
Work on a system of sanitary
closets at Reunion Park will be-
gin next week. Concrete floors
will be built, and the closets
will connect with a sewer, which
will be put in.
The Baxter planning Mill is
a big tank for Reunion
Park. The old tank has given
,ut. The new tank will be big
,nough to supply plenty of water
or sanitary. purposes.
J. B. Love of Loogootee, Ind,
has. Ellis of Miami, l. IT,, Han
lah Major, w. r. Berkshire and
amily of Baxter, spent Sunday
t the home of C. M. Gilley and
,eryl Wildman on Military st.
DR.. H. X. Haas OF Joplin will
'e at DR.. Boswell's Office June 18,
9O7, and the third Tuesday of
ach month following, DR.. Haas
limits his practice to diseases of
he eye, ear, nose and throat.
lone office, 500 Main street,
oplin, Mo.
While in Joplin Monday, Mr..
:. ]. Helm assured us that if he
ecured the the kind of a fran
hise he wants in Joplin that he
yill build his electric line to Bax-
er Springs. In other words he
aid Baxter Springs will be on
~ map, all right"
bishop Grant, who was to.
reach at St. James A. M. E.
hurch last Sunday, was called
D New York by reason of his ap-
ointment as a member of the
oard of trustees of a one million
ollar fund for the education of
outheri Negroes.
Judge John Jones performed
is first marriage ceremony last
aturday, June 8, when he united
! marriage Mr.. Elbert c.
Iaynes and Miss Lille knight. |
is said the judge was not at |
Il afflicted with the buck ague.
ut went through the ceremony |
Ike an old veteran.
James Smith, SON of Mr.. and
RS. Chas. L. Smith, returned
st week from Eubanks, /. T.,
here he has been in the employ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-02
CITY POST OFFICE CHANGES
H. L. JOHNSON BECOMES SUPER
INTENDENT OF DELIVERY.
Other Promotions Made, It Is Declared,
With the View of the Improve
ment of the Service.

Postmaster Barnes has made the follow
ing changes in the Washington city post
office, to take effect yesterday:
James E. Bell, superintendent of delivery
al s2,70O, transferred to superintendent of
station at $3.50.
Henry l.. johnson, from superintendent of
money order at s., 400, to superintendent of
delivery at 81, 700.
Howard Beall, from assistant superin-
tendent of money order at $3.50, to super
intendent of money order at 81, 400.
Charles P. McCurdy, from money order
clerk at 81, 600, to assistant superintendent
of money order at 81, 800.
Franklin c. Burrows, finance clerk in the
cashiers office, from $1,4OO to $1,000
Edward J. Birch, from superintendent of
station A at S1,SOO, to a ClerkShlp at sta
ton D at 81 400.
1t is declared at the post Office that these
changes are part of the reorganization of
the delivery service of the local post office,
which has been going for some time
with a view to its Improvement.
Mr.. Johnson has been superintendent of
the money order division for nineteen years,
and has shown in that position a high de-
gree of executive and financial ability. He
was born in Springfield, Sullivan county.
N. H., of Quaker parentage. He entered
the military service at seventeen years of
age, and served in the 10th Army Corps in
the civil WAL ne mas llFeu III Washing 'oll
thirty-two years. He is a member of the
East Washington Citizens Association, of
B. B. French Lodge, No. 10, and Mithras
Lodge of Perfection, No /, A. A. s. r.
Masons, and is commander of James A
Garfield Post, No. I, G. A. r.
Mr.. Howard Beall has been assistant
superintendent of money order for seven
teen years, and is spoken of as an eXcep-
tionally efficient officer. He was born in
Washington and educated in the public
schools and Columbian University of this
city. He entered the postal service in 1878
Mr.. McCurdy has been employed for sew
eral years in the money order division, and
has been promoted through the various
grades to his present position solely on
merit. He is regarded by the postmaster
as the most efficient employe in the Office
who is eligible for the advancement he has
received,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-02
The Evening Star Is the official
organ Of the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia In bankruptcy
matters.
500, 900 FOR THE CARLOW.
Four-Story Building Near Franklin
Park Changes Hands.

Den hundred thousand dollars is said to
be the price which was paid by Ben b.
Bradford for the property at 9o4, A6, 90s
and 80 14th street northwest. the transfer
of which was completed yesterday. four
story double house improves the property,
which is directly opposite Franklin Square,
between l and X streets II has 'front.'
age of 30 feet on 18th street and depth
of 80 feet for 30 feet of the frontage and
depth of 90 feet for ~ feet of the frontage.
Today Mr.. Bradford sold part of the
property to William K. Huntington, who in
turn transferred it to Edwin j. Hulse.
There are about 1000 square feet in the
tract and this makes the price little less
than SO a square foot. The house is now
known as the Carlow, but for many years
was called the Ltchfield Hotel together
with houses on both sides.
The property was sold by Ransom II.
Gillett of New York, who was represented
by Early & hampton. 1t is stated that
Mr.. Bradford will remodel 904 l4th street
the property will also be remodeled for
stores and apartments.
That a syndicate is negotiating for the
purchase of National Rifles Armory, q
street between 9th and 10th streets north
west is reported. II is part of the rumor
that the building will be greatly improved,
but the purpose is not known. The price
at which it is held Is said To be 1000
about so a square foot. Early & hampton
are handling the deal.
Thomas Pickford~has sold the two-story
brick house at 80 14th street northeast
through Moore & Hill, Incorporated, the
price being $3.50 The house has a 'front.'
age Of Is feet and depth Of 95 feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-02

grade of rank from that of a private to
that of a brigadier general. Much of my
service has been arduous, my service as
quartermaster general of the army since
April r. 1903, having been especially SO. 1
should like and l feel that l am fairly en-
titled to relief from the burden of official
responsibility that 1 have borne for SO
many years. Congress- largely on your
recommendation, has been good enough to
provide for my retirement with the rank of
major general. In view of these facts, and
because this is the beginning of a fiscal
year and favorable time for my successor
to enter upon the discharge of his duties,
respectfully request that I be placed upon
the retired list of the army.
In making this application, l desire to
thank you. and through you the President,
for the kindness and consideration that
both of you have uniformly shown me, and
to assure you both Of the high regard and
friendly feeling that l entertain for you"
Maj. Aleshire's Service.
Maj. Aleshire the new quartermaster
general, is at present on duty assist
ant to the quartermaster general in this
city. In fact, he has been almost con-
tinuousy associated with Gen. Humphrey
for many years past. They were together
in Cuba and in the Philippines, and
marched to Picking in the famous Boxer
campaign, involving many hardships and
the exercise of much soldierly endurance.
zen. AleSnlre mas the reputation OF DelIS
one of the best judges of horses in the
army and, in fact, has purchased most of
the mounts for the past year. He is the son
of a soldier, and himself a graduate of
West Point of the class of 1876 He be-
came a second lieutenant of cavalry in
1880; first lieutenant in 1890; a captain of
quartermasters in 1895, and a major in
1901. He was born in Ohio in 1856.
The appointment of Maj Aleshre as
quartermaster general is in accordance
with President Roosevelts policy of hav-
ing young men at the head of staff de-
partments and in other responsible military
positions. Maj. Aleshire stood No in the
list of majors, and was promoted over the
heads of one major, nine lieutenant col
onels and six colonies, a jump of sixteen
numbers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-02
THREE CHARGES OF LARCENY.
Rena Brooks, Colored, Pleads Guilty
and Receives Severe Sentence.

On three charges Of larceny from persons
who had befriended her or had given her
employment, Rena Brooks, coored, was ar
raigned in the Police Court this morning.
She pleaded guilty to the thefts. and she
will spend six months at the District Jail
in default of fines amounting to SEQ.
Mrs. Elizabeth Duffy. 1924 BrightWood
avenue northwest. toiu the court that she
befriended the girl by allowing her to stay
at her house. One day. however. while
Mrs. Duffy was away Rena reduced her
benefactors wardrobe and departed for
parts unknown.
While working respectively for David
Ertley. Brookland, d. c.. and Richard Berk-
ley. 224 w street northwest recently, Rena
was also alleged to have increased her sup
ply of wearing apparel from the stock Of
her employers.
Precinct Detective Greene of the tenth
precinct made an investigation, and, after
trailing Rena for some time, located her
Yesterday in Alexandria. She was arrested
there by the police, was brought back to
this city yesterday afternoon, and will re-
main in this Jurisdiction for six months at
least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-02
THE COURT RECORD.
District Supreme Court.

EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Justice Wright
Lowe agt. Massey; trustees authorized to
make sale; compliments solicitor, r. Pres
ton Shealey; defendants solicitor, ]. W.
Blackburn, jr.
In re lunacy of Adam Bozi; reference to
auditor
Altofer agt. Masters; rule to show cause
returnable July H. 1907; compliments So
licitor, Albert Sillers.
Strickland agt Tucker: sale ratified nisi
compliments solicitors, Mckenney & Elan
merry and VIM. Hitz; defendants solicitors,
Milton Strasburger and c. F. Wilson.
Posey agt. Hensey; guardian ad Item ap-
pointed; compliments solicitor. Geo. G..
Aukam; defendants solicitors, Edmund Hill
and w. c. Martin.
Paine agt. Hardness; guardian ad Item
appointed; compliments solicitor, Erskine
Gordon.
somerville agt Chapel; sale finally rati-
fled and conveyance ordered; complain
ants solicitors, Chaplin Brown and j. b.
Earnest.
Thurm agt. Richardson: rule to show
cause; compliments solicitor. John Raum.
Murphy agt. Murphy; trustees report rat
flied; compainants solicitor Milton Stras-
burger; defendants solicitor, w. w. MILAN.
Peabody agt. German-American Fire In
surance Company; substitution of trustee
ordered; complainants solicitor, j. A. Mae
del.
Huddleson agt Somervile; appearance of
absent defendants ordered; compliments
EQUITY EoTiTY 'CoURT NO. 2-Justitce Gould
Turner agt. Turner; divorce win. mat
granted; compliments solicitor. H. H. Hol-
lander; defendants solicitor, J. K. Pot
bury.
Daniels agt. Daniels: divorce a vim. mat
granted; compliments solicitor, w. H.
Shipley; defendants solicitor, George &.
Gertman.
Corby agt Corby, almony and counsel
fee awarded; complanant's solicitor. G. A.
Kuhn; defendants solicitor, A. e. Webb.
Lawton agt. Brinkman; on E"aring;
compliments solicitor W. Z. Ambrose;
defendants solicitor Charles w. Darr
CIRCUIT COURT NO. 1-Justice Wright
Foster agt. International Boiler Com
pany: order allowing withdrawal of note
upon filing copy; plaintiffs attorneys. Cos
tigan & Pratt; defendants attorneys, X.
B. Dickey and John Ridout.
CRIMINAL COURT NO 1-Justice Stat
ford
United States agt. Edwin S. Holmes. jr;
conspiracy; on trial; attorneys. A. S.
Worthington, w. f. Lester and j. c. Price.
BANKRUPTCY COURT-Justice Wright.
In re Charles II. Coggeshall; hearing on
discharge fixed for July il.
In re Henry Schwalb: adjudication and
reference to VIM. Hallam referee.
In re William II. Moore; hearing on DIS
charge fixed for July ID.
In re Louis H. Meyers; reference to f.
S. McCalmont to decide whether respond
ent is entitled to trial by jury
In re Thomas B. Walker; receivers bond
increased $1,000 and order to conduct bust
ness and employ assistants
PROBATE COURT-Justice Wright.
Estate of Lavena V. Staples will adj
mitted to probate and letters testamentary
granted to Charles Schafer; bond, $1,000;
attorney Charles II. Bauman.
Estate of Emile NJ Halstead; will adj
mitted to probate and letters testamentary
granted to Annie r. Halstead; bond 500;
attorneys, Gordon & Gordon.
Estate of Charles w. Segar; auditors re-
port ratified and petition for authority to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-02
WILL DIRECT THE PURCHASES
NEW DUTIES ASSIGNED TO MAI.
n. F. HODGES
Charged With Buying Supplies for the
Panama Canal Commission-Re-
ducing Washington Force.

The Secretary of War has practically
completed a plan for the reorganization of
the Washington headquarters Of the 18TH
milan canal commission, the effect of which
will be to reduce the Washington Office
to the smallest organization compatible
with efficient service Under the new
plan the auditing division will be abol
ished. so much of the correspondence div-
sion as is practicable will be transferred to
the isthmus, and there will remain here
the purchasing division, the disbursing dvi-
sion, and three sections devoted to rec
ords. appointments and correspondence, re-
spectively.
There will be no formal head of the
Washington Office each of the divisions
and sections reporting directly to the chair
man of the commission on the isthmus, al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-02
FOR OUTING OF A DAY.
Mr.. Darlington's Invitation to Con-
federate Veterans and Others.

The former soldiers in gray who are
members of the Confederate Veterans
Association, the Sonrs of Confederate
Veterans. the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy and the Ladies' Southern Relief
Society have been cordially invited by
Mr.. J. j. Darlington to visit his country
home near Herndon, Va, July /, for an
outing of a day The visit of the south
ern veterans and the sons and ladies to
Mr.. Darlington's country place in pre-
vious years was marked by many en-
joyable innovations.
1t is announced that the train for
Herndon on the coming Fourth will leave
the Pennsylvania railroad station at 9th
and b streets at $40 o'clock Thursday
morning. and returning Will leave Hern-
don for Washington at 6:223 O'clock pm.