davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29
First Published August 2o. IoI2.)
Notice Of Bond Election.

Whereas, on the at. day Of August,
1914, there was presented to the Mayor
and Council of the City of Baxter Springs,
Kansas. petition signed by more than
two-ffths Of the resident tax payers OF
said city asking that vote be taken and
an election held upon ths question Of aid
ing the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf
Railroad Company. corporation organ
lied under the laws Of the State of Okla
homa, and proposing to construct its line
of railroad operated by steam motive
power, in, into and through the city Of
Baxter Springs, Kansas, in securing and
paying for land for right of way, depot
grounds and terminal facilities, under and
in pursuance of the provisions Of Chapter
81, Session Laws of Kansas of 1886, en-
titled, can Act authorizing Cities of the
first and second class to issue bonds for
the purpose of aiding railroads companies
in securing and paying for lands for right
of way, depot grounds and terminal facil-
tiles" as amended by Chapter 2S6 Of the
Session laws Of Kansas of 1907, entitled
Gan Act amending section SoO7 and sec
ton soII of the General Statutes Of 1901,
and repeating said original sections" the
the same being sections 7olo to 1854 in
elusive, Of the General Statutes Of Kansas
for 1909. said bonds to be in the aggre-
gate sum of Five Thousand Dollars
(SsoOo. oo), and in addition to the aggre-
gate sum Of Fifteen Thousand Dollars
($Is 900. oo) voted at the election held on
the and day Of April, 1874. maturing in
twenty years from date thereof, to be
issued in denominations Of Five Hundred
Dollars, $500. oO) each. and drawing in
terest at the rate Of Eve per cent per an
mum from date. Said interest being pay
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

from the car shortage viewpoint.
More and more do the shippers
complain of difficulty in getting
cars and the crop movement has
only started: People are begin.
ming to wonder what conditions
will be when the crop movement
really reaches its maximum in
October and November. It is
evident that smelters will have
to buy their ore stocks between
now and that rush season or run
the risk of running short and de.
pending on random shipments,
On the other hand ore producers
using coal for fuel will have to
order their coal supplies ahead
or their production will be cut
off by the irregularity of ship
ments.
Calamine ores stay firm at $27
to $50 per ton of 40 per cent zinc.
Lead ores became frmer at the
week end, most of the larger lots
selling at $54 to $50, with some
lots said to be as high as $57 for
choice grades.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29
Bale Ties.

There is not much difference in
bale ties? HOODS TIES
are made by the American Steel
and Wire Company, are made Of
soft iron wire. even
sizes, even lengths, each
bunch weighs apprOXf-
n7af0Ly n pounds, and
there are ESQ Ties 10
the bunch. Are you getting
your moneys worth?
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

able semi-annually on the first day Of Jam
uary and July Of each and every year,
with the privilege reserved to said city Of
paying the whole or any number Of said
bonds At not to exceed their par value, at
any interest paying period on and after
ten years from date thereof, by giving
thirty days notice thereof In writing to
the Fiscal Agent Of the State Of Kansas,
Of the purpose Of paying said bonds.
Said bonds not to be delivered until such
time a. said Railroad shall be constructed
and In operation through said City, nor
until said railroad company shall have To-
Gated a passenger depot and freight ter
minal facilities Of such proportions and at
such points a. shall be approved by the
Mayor and Council Of said City: and
whereas, said Mayor aud Council finds
that said petition Is in due form and in
compliance with law in such CAGES made
and provided, and that the same Is signed
by more than two-6fths Of the resident
tax payers Of said City, Il Is therefore or
dered that an election as requested IN said
petition be held In the various wards Of
said City. on Tuesday, the a4th dsy Of
September, Iora, for the purpose requested
in said petition. Now, therefore, notice
Is hereby given that on Tuesday. the a4th
day Of September. IoI2, an election will
be held and vote taken upon the ques-
ton Of aiding the Missouri. Oklahoma
and Gulf Railroad Company, q railroad
corporation organized under the laws Of
the State of Oklahoma and proposing to
build its line Of railroad in. into and thru
the said City Of Baxter Springs. Kansas.
in securing and paying for ground for
right of way, depot grounds and terminal
facilities. by issuing the bonds Of said
City in the sum Of Five Thousand Dollars
$4,000. oo), in addition to the sum Of Fiji
teen thousand Dollars voted at the cleo
ton held on the and day Of April, IoI2,
payable in twenty years from date there
of. and bearing interest at the rate Of FIVE
per cent. per annum, payable semi-an-
nually on the first day Of January and
July Of each and every year; payable at
the Fiscal Agency Of the State Of Kansas.
with the option reserved to said city Of
paying any number or all of said bonds
at any interest paying period, on or after
ten years from date, by giving notice in
writing to the Fiscal Agency Of the State
Of Kansas Of such intention; provided
that none Of said bonds shall be delivered
until such time as said railroad shall be
constructed and in operation through said
City, nor until said railroad company
shall have located passenger depot and
freight terminal facilities whit such city
of such proportions and at such points as
shall be approved by the Mayor and
Council Of said City. 1t is further or
dered that the above proceedings and no
tice Of election be published in the Bax-
ter Springs. News. newspaper published
in and of general circulation in said city
of Baxter Springs, Kansas, for three con-
secutive weeks. as provided by law.
The above proceedings Of the council
and the above notice issued by the order
of the Mayor and Council this 27th day
Of August, 1919
CHAs. N. JONES, MAYOR.
Attest: B. w. PATTon,
iSBALl City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29
PA. EIvOFt Opens Law
office In Joplin.

l beg to announce to the pub
lie that / have resigned my po-
sitiOn as Special Assistant to At
torney General wickersham and
have opened a law Office at BIS
Miners Bank Building, Joplin,
Mo. will make a speciality OF
mining and corporation law and
Indian land titles and leases.
Paul A. Ewert.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

lib. w. Patton. city clerk, hereby GER
tify>that the above is a true and correct
copy of Ordinance No. 1877, as the same
was passed by the city council at q meet
ing held August ~, 1914, and as the same
now appears on file in my Office.
B. w. Patton, City Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

Oscar Closer of Tulsa, Okla,
is here visiting relatives. He is
just up from the hospital where
he has been recovering from q
fractured hip.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

Miss Alberta Arnett of Cleve-
land, Okla, formerly of this city,
is here visiting Miss Ethel Cook.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

Three-rOOm house, four blocks
from postofice, concrete walk all
the way, good barn, fruit, a No.
/ cave, 1OO-feet front, all under
good fence. Price $3.50; hall
down, terms on balance. This
Office,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

This Office for sale bills. We
deliver the goods.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

Mr.. James Harrison of the
north end of the county is play.
ing cornet with the Baxter Band
this year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29
Seed Oats For Sale

/ have 400 bushels ofextra fine
heavy, pure, Texas Red Seed
Oats for sale at go cents per
bushel at Farm. There is no
oats in the country and you had
better get your seed now. This
is extra good. and not mixed.
p. A. Ewert, Owner,
Sam McCleery, Tenant.
/ mile east of Lincolnville.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

Bryan Anderson of Golden
City, Mo-, is here taking in the
Reunion and playing with the
Baxter Band.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

Mrs. Shellhammer of Galena
visited in this city this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29
FINANCIAL REPORT.

Reno of Receipts and Disbursements of the Threth Annual
Reunion of The Interstate Reunion Association neo a'
Springs Kansas August % to September 2, 1911:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

Miss DeArline Odell of Kansas
City is here visiting Mrs. ]. E.
Vincent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29
Miss Birdie Bennett of Scam

mon is here visiting.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-08-29

DR.. English. Phone 1873.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
PAT STEWART GETS
MAXIMUM SENTENCE

In the case Of the State of Texas
vs.. Pat stewart. In which the defrend-
ant stood charged by indictment with
engaging In the business OF a liquor
dealer Ia local option territory, the
Jury brought In a verdict OF guilty
yesterday forenoon and assessed the
punishment at a term OF five year. in
the DeGltentiary
Mr.. Stewart has heretofore been
convicted on charge Of making sales
OF intoxicating liquors In local option
territory, and In connection Herewith
received sentences Of one year In each
case.
The conviction yesterday forenoon
vas the first In which the maximum
punishment has been visited By a
jury The case will be appealed n
new hearing shall be- denied By the
court The two other cases in which
convictions resulted have already
been appealed by counsel for the de-
PENDANT
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
MAKING PREPARATION
FOR MEETING TUESDAY

Preparations are nO~ un1er way
Tor the big mass meeting that L. 20
BE- held by the Chamber OF Commerce
Tuesday. July 30. This meeting gill
have a. its chief attraction Homer -
wade Of stamford Mr. Wade Is rec
ognlzed a. the premier Of secretaries
FOR commercial bodies and comes
here upon the invitation Of President
Fuqua Of the Amarillo Chamber OF
Commerce
Just what other business all de-
mand attention on that occasion Is
not stated but /; Is known that cam
paign plans and cher matters will be-
considered either after or before the
meeting Tuesday night This visit OF
Mr. Wade Ia In compliance with and
following promise made By Mr. Pen
isk OF stamford who stated that the
secretary would be- gladly released
for sufficient time 70 come 20 ANA
riIiO and remain a day or two.
Already approximately seven hun
dred names have been added 20 the
rolls Of the Chamber OF Commerce
and the hope has frequently been or.
pressed that the total might be- made
at least one thousand over all b. is
probable that this matter OF mem
bership will be considered as par
Of the business rightly 20 come be-
fore the meeting Tuesday night. OF
al some meeting 10 be held soon
thereafter.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
CANDIDATES ACTIVE
CLOSING CAMPAIGNS

Candidates for the various offices
In the county were active far into the
night Monday and yesterday The
activities are made easier for the
reason that the nights are pleasant
and persons permain on the streets
until midnight or after Each night
the candidates meet pass and repass
each other. with a showing Of moth
ing but fraternal regard and a recog-
milton OF that right of an American
citizen TO aspire for whatsoever Of
flee he may choose
The night forces OF the various es-
adjustments about the cyti are being
visited In the night time. while the
days are being spent by the candi-
dates and their friends In seeking
conferences with the various voters
II will be interesting IN this con
nection To note that approximately
thirty-five persons are SEEKING prefer
ment al the hands OF the voters tor
offices in Potter county alone After
these come those seeking district.
state and national places.
Those who are interested al all in
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
PANHANDLE POULTRY
SHOW OATES NAMED

Dates have been named for the
Panhandle Poultry Association show
December T. 10 10 This statement
IL made by t. G Small president of
the organization. following number
of meetings held by the directors of
the association
The following letter from u y
Savage. editor OF Poultry Life OF
America. will be thoroughly inter
esting 10 poultry growers Of this por-
ton OF the country
Bolton. Tex. July %. 1912.
Mr.. l. G. Small.
Amarillo Texas
Dear Sir
Your received In reference 10
Judging your show and the same Is
! will be on hand to do
the work December 9Th TO 10th, as
per your letter. after the Dalhart
show.
\ hope YOU will have good BIZ
show I have 10 be AZ Gainesville.
Texas. on the I lth
Respectfully YOURS
III. - SAVAGE
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
BILL GOOSOE TAKES
TWO YEARS IN PEN

BIN Godsoe b. the first man to be
convicted iu Potter county upon a
charge Of conducting a business az q
dealer in Intoxicating liquors since
prohibition became effective Ia this
territory. and was given two years in
the penitentiary At the time OF con
ylction II vas presumed that motion
for new trial would be made, but
this vas not done. the defendant con
Guiding that he would take the pun
ishment assessed In view OF n prom
ise 10 dismiss other cases OF SINH
Var nature against him
Upon motion Of District Attorney
Bishop 10 dismiss the cases against
GodsOe the prisoner appeared In
court yesterday morning and receiv-
ed the two-year sentence. and will
be removed 10 the state prison with
10 a reasonably short time
The dismissal OF these cases
against Godsoe will diminish 10 a
considerable extent the numbers In
this division OF the criminal docket.
and will ais ohaye the effect OF stop
ping the investigation OF the grand
jury charges in which II Is alleged
that violations Of the class indicated
have occurred
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
Mortuary

smith Ed Lewis Smith. one-year-
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Smith.
died early yesterday forenoon at the
family home on Mississippi avenue.
San Jacinto Heights. after an illness
OF two months. Funeral services
this forenoon at o'clock at the resi-
dence, conducted by Rev. r. r. Jen-
kins, pastor OF the First Baptist
church.
The parents OF this little one came
TO Amarillo several months ago from
TeNarkana and are well known 20
the people OF this city. The baby
was a bright beautiful child and was
greatly beloved by the neighbors and
friends OF the parents Today there
is sadness in the community In which
the parents live-they have fought
and lost for a return TO physical
health.
While the parents are bowed be-
meath this weight OF sorrow, they
through faith may hear the voice OF
Him who said, centuries ago "Suf.
fer little children and forbid them
not 70 come unto me, for OF such is
the kingdom of heaven
n..t "A
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
MEMBERS ot WRIGHT FAMIIA
IMPROVED NJ 7oa MONROE

The family or J. T. y Wright Is
materially improved following ser
ious illness Mr. Wright was the
first Ut the family TO become 800 aud
after him the little son of the fam
death resulting iu this latter case
Then came illness OF No two little
girls and last OF an Mrs Wright
The entire number shows marHed lm
provement and me Indications point
tn recovery
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

Boston man lost his leg from '..
bite OF an insect two years before To
avert such calamities from stings and
bites OF insects use Bucklcns Aru..1
5alve promptly 20 XIII the poison and
prevent inflammation swelling and
pain Heals burns hollis ulcers piles
eslema. cuts. bruises Only . cents
10 Amarillo DRUG Store
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

the outlook and the outcome readily
realize how difficult II becomes 10
trace line through this tangle OF
names and personalities This ac-
centuated through the fact that can
dldates their relatives and friends
with the campaigning
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

nr, Clements, The ostcopaths. have
returned after Ju absence OF several
months and are aeaIu boz their offices
az rooms 3 and Z Ola Ebcrstadt build
Ing. phone les 225 &C.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

l'r> Mexican. ami Nrnther nave
'emovei their offices 10 suite *
new Fuaua binding lsstfc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

Our refrigerator sale still Cont.n-
ues You can buy an O ' y at one
fourth of regular price. while tney
last.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
lkipg-HoIlana furniture CO.

New Pucket Bldg. SIS Taylor
e26 Be-
The ladies of the Polk Street Meth
odist church will serve an elaborate
dinner az the " u. " hall SATURDAY.
luly - election day ~ Sc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
FRANK ENGMAN ON TRIAL
~ FORTY COURT

The case OF the State OF Texas VS..
Frand Engman In which the defend
ant stands charged by indictment
with violating the local option law. is
on trial in the Forty-seventh district
court It is probable that this case
will not be finished until noon today
When the bowels feel uncomfort
able and YOU miss the eNhilarating
feeling that always follows a copious
morning operation. dos, ~ HER
BlNE will SGT you right IN couple
OF hours. II taken al bedtime you
get it's beneficial effect after break.
fast next day. Price soc. Sold by
l. O. Thompson a. Co
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

ron SALE OR TRADE Good g.
passenger automobile; must be sold
at once u y Stone. Amarillo.
Texas 227 &c
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

The ladies OF the Polk Street Meth
odist church will serve an elaborate
dinner at the ". q. ". hall Saturday.
July - election day. 227 &c
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

FOR SALE Good buggy mare. good
work horse. also fine Jersey bull Il.
l. Plttman. ios Polk street. phone
375. 227 &c
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

FOR RENT Modern furnished front
bedroom Call 7o7 Tyler. phone
1909 g2s Be-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT Nice cool front room ia
modern home close in so2 Van.
Buren, Phone l76 227tfc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-25

FOR RENT Four-room mouse large
front hall water and bath 1908
Buchanan Call phone goo 227tfr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-23

Rhode Island.
Chief Machinist e. A. MANCK. detached 'he
South Carolina: home. wait orders.
Machinist ]. II. WARNER, detached the
Rhode Island: the Baltimore.
Machinist G. w. ROBBINS, detached the
Chester: the Kansas.
Machinist T. j. HAYES. the South Carolina.
Carpenter H. r. TAYLOR, detached navy
yard. New York, october 80: the Connecu-
cut.
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.-The
following movements Of vessels have
been reported 10 the Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
Oct. 20-The Ontario and the Boxer at An
napolis.
Oct. 2l-The Cleveland and the Colorado, al
Corinto; the Celtic and the Culgoa, al
Hampton Roads: the Macdonough. the
Thornton the Stockton, the Shubrick, the
De Long and the Dahlgren, at Norfolk
the Roe, the Paulding, the Terry and the
Mccall, at Newburg.
SAILED.
Oct 2l--The Idaho, from Hampton Roads
for Southern drill grounds; the CO, the
CD the ca the CO. the Standish and
the Roe, the Pauiding. the Terry and the
Mccall. from West Point for Newburg.
The G-f, commissioned navy yard, New
York the Reid, the Flusser. the Lamson,
the Preston and the Smith, comprising
first group, torpedo hotilla. Atlantic fleet,
placed in irst reserve navy yard, Charles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-23
NORFOLK SOUTHERN'S YEAR
Net Earnings Increase $50, 1872
Surplus, S268,104.

The Norfolk Southern Railroad Com
pany reports for the fiscal year ended
June 30 last operating revenue of 1884,
year, an increase OF 1929 .153: operating ex-
penses S2O7s, 324, increase s24s,o31, and net
operating revenue s1,2O5, 500. increase 49,
l22 Gross corporate income was a,l6l,247,
an increase Of 41,74S. Deducting interest,
rentals and other charges, s573,l43 against
s5O9,Oi9 for the preceding year, and divi-
dends Of $4,000, or $4,000 more than in
1911. the surplus for the year was s26S,1oi
against $50 40.
The balance sheet, as OF June 80 last
shows cash on hand, sl,2l1,65S profit and
loss surplus, s7lS,O55, and total assets and
liabilities, S3i.99i7iO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-23
CAPABLANCA BEATS CHAJES
Scores First Chess Victory
Since Return from Havana.

Jose r. Capablanca, chess champion OF
Cuba, scored his first victory since his re-
turn from Havana against oscar Cha1es'
OF Chicago, in the game played at the
rooms Of the Brownsville Chess Club IN
brooklyn, and which was brought TO q
conclusion in the early hours Of yester-
DAY morning after fifty-one moves.
chajes. who sacrificed a knight for two
pawns on the ninth move. missed telling
combinations both at his eleventh turn
ana again at his twentieth. AS 1t was
Capablanca had 10 call upon all OF his
ingenuity to repel the dangerous attack
quilt up by the Chicago player.
AT the Cafe des Beaux Arts Professor
Jacques Grommer drew his game with
{ Charles jane in lively specimen OF the
A1lx LnnAz altar thirty nnavaS-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-23
MAY LEAVE JACK JOHNSON
Lucille Cameron Said to Have
Agreed to Return Home.

Chicago, Oct. Z.-After Lucille Cameron
had appeared before the federal grand
jury here to-day II was said that she
had at last yielded to the pleadings Of her
mother and had consented TO leave
Jack" Johnson and return to her home.
Miss Cameron, who had heretofore In
sisted that she would not give up the
negro pugilist, was called before the
grand Jury as a witness in its inquiry as
TO whether Johnson had violated the
Mann white slave law In his relations
with her and other young white women
Her mother, Mrs. Cameron-Falconet. was
also a witness.
The girl became hysterical after her
testimony and was taken to the office OF
the United States marshal. She has been
held in the Rockford jail In default OF
t25. 900 bail, and will be called before the
fury again tomorrow.
Mayor Harrison ordered the Chief OF
Police to-day TO have all the music and
other forms Of entertainment in the negro
nueiIist's cafe on the South Side immedi-
ately stopped