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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-03-19

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DR.. Barnes the we'll known
Specialist of Parsons, will be in
Baxter, Thursday, March Goth at
the Smith Hotel. Ali who are
having eye troubles, in need of
new glasses or old ones changed,
should call to see him at this
date. His glasses are guaranteed,
whether they cost ST., 81 or So.
No charges for examination.
The attendance at St. Marks
church is increasing steadily.
The Friday evening lectures dur
ing Lent are very interesting and
instructive. The Sunday even
ing lecture or sermon, whatever
you are pleased to term it, is al
ways interesting. Attend these
services, and take your friends
with you.
Mrs. Joe Vincent entertained
the Carnation club Tuesday af-
teruoon at the home of her sister,
Mrs. w. T. Apple. st. Patrick
decorations of ,shamrocks and
green flags were carried out in
the tables and two-course lunch
con. The prize, 4 deck of play.
ing cards, was won by Mrs. A.
R. Kane. Mrs. Charles Rhodes
Vt KanSsS City was I guest.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-03-19

/ Gill s JUST
Garden and Field Seeds
-freSh-af Hoods.
L. C. Rockers big fine jack
was foundered a short time ago,
but he is getting better now.
Miss Gussie Sizemore of Ga
lena visited here last week, the
guest of Miss Florence Ryon.
Several of Baxter's young peo'
pie attended the st. Patrick dance
given by the Elks in their home
in Galena Tuesday night.
It may be that the tariff is not
what done it, but one thing is
sure-the high cost of living has
taken a drop in Baxter Springs.
The young fellow who adver'
tised for a job has gone to work
for Arthur Ballard. Arthur
phoned in before the ink was
real dry on the paper.
Miss Lula Morrison entertained
last Friday night for her sister,
Grace, the occasion being Grace's
sixteenth birthday anniversary.
Games were played and at the
close of the evening refreshments
were served.
The Friday night services at
St. Marks church are very inter
esting. Mr.. Busch is explaining
the meaning of the catechism in
his lectures. The Friday night
meetings will continue during
Lent, and you are invited to at
tend.
Judging from the amount OF
seed potatoes which have gone
out of Baxter Springs within the
past two weeks, it won't be hard
TO guess that there will be a LOT
of potatoes later on. if the sea.
son is right. Merchants report
record breaking sales OF seed po'
tatoes.
The latest way to get rich
quick is to raise chickens. Chick
ems make more money to the
square foot of land than any
thing else that can be raised on
the farm. Of course they have
TO be taken care of. But II you
will do your part, the hen Will
do hers, and she will make you
money.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett Nichols
entertained several friends last
Thursday at an elaborate three.
course dinner. Covers were laid
for Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Justice
Mrs. II. Glasuer, Miss Matte
Patton, Mrs. E. Stallsmith, Miss
Ethel Cook, Mr.. Fred Nichols
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. Nichols.
Miss Scottie Nichols enter
famed last Saturday Afternoon
for Miss Martha Sergeant Of
Pittsburg. The afternoon was
aneut in kodaking. A dainty
ipncheou was served. Miss
Nichols guests were Misses
Hazel Goodwin, Nellie Weaver,
Martha Sergeant, Ruth Smith
and Vera Justice.
Some people are reporting the
,nnearance of chiuch bugs al
TesSv. 'Twould be a shame tC
have the bugs get busy this veal
r. the fine wheat fields. tt
hrOs are said to be appearing in
ths meadows, coming no out Of
the ground on warm days. loo
had they would not all come Out
come evening. and get caught
with a freeze.
wish some fellow would put
nm = big silo in or right near &C
Baxter Springs, and sell sllag'
neTt winter. It would be spay'
mo investment. Nearly every,
hody Who kept = milk COW would
buT silage. It would hardly pay
20 build even q small silo 70 Ieeo
one or two COWS, bat some enter,
rising fellow could make 4 good
r,syket for silage here.
The gardening fever has caught
che commuuity, and there Is MOI
~oiur 20 Re many garden Spots
80 amused ia Baxter SPrinGS'
-. ~ a rislhliH 81
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett Nichols
entertained several friends last
THURSDAY at an elaborate three
course dinner. Covers were laid
for Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Justice,
Mrs. II. Glasner, Miss Matte
Patton, Mrs. E. Stallsmith, Miss
Ethel Cook, Mr.. Fred Nichols
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. Nichols.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-03-19

Mrs. Will Hartley entertained
the Reciprocity club Tuesday af-
ternoon at one of the most enjoy
able meetings of the club. The
occasion, in addition to being
St. Patrick's day, was the thir-
teenth or lace anniversary of
Mrs. Hartley's marriage. She
received several beautiful gifts
of lace and crotchet from the
members. The house was gayly
decorated in green flags and
shamrocks and green ribbons.
The luncheon was carried out in
the same idea and the napkins,
rolled and tied with green rib
bons, enclosed a towel end for
each member and guest with the
initials, which Mrs. Hartley had
crotcheted for souvenirs. Be-
sides club members, guests were
Mrs. J. ]. Fribley, Mrs. Park
Hartley and Miss Minnie Ferris.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-03-19

The men of "The Builders, "
Mr.. Twente's Sunday school
class of the NJ. E. Sunday school,
entertained the ladies of the
class at a very clever and origi-
nal party Tuesday night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Car.
din. About thirty members
were present. The house was
decorated in green snakes, sham
rocks and other decorations sug-
gestive of st. Patrick. On the
dining table was q small pond
surrounded BY snakes. The en-
tertaiumeut was given BY all,
either by an Irish story, song or
recitation. The solos BY Mr..
Gresser and Mr.. Kaltenback and
the "Weariu' of the Green" BY
the mems quaTtette, were among
the most appreciated numbers.
Green punch was served through
out the evening. A two-course
green supper was served on green
paper plates, with small spoons
tied with green ribbons, for sou.
vsujTS,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-03-19

Dependable work shoes at
$3.50 and $3.50.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-03-19

Some people are reporting the
.orearance of chiuch bugs al
resSy. 'Twould be a shame to
hsvc the bugs get busy this year
n the dne wheat fields. Tie
h,Os are said to be appearing in
tSs meadows, coming no out of
the ground on warm days. Too
had thew would not all come out
some evening. and get caught
Nth a freeze.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-03-19

Miss Scottie Nichols enter
famed last Saturday afternoon
for Miss Martha Sergeant OF
Pittsburp. The afternoon was
spent in kodakiug. A dainty
luncheon was served. Miss
Nichols guests were Misses
Hazel Goodwin, nellie Weaver
Martha Sergeant, Ruth Smith
ard Vera Justice.
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the old gentleman hated me
 No, siree!" exclaimed the judge. Of course he didn't like the idea of your going to New York as soon as you grew pp and not taking hold of the business as your father had. But he never would have bought you out if he'd not been afraid you'd sell to some ore else
 T know. I was in his confidence after you went away. He didn't want you to go to New York because he didn't understand you He never had t1e least idea that you'd take up the wholesale liquor business down there. CT take un any other business for tbat matter. He feared you'd go. squander. ing Yeur money.
 I wish h5 had known the truth be. fore be diedl But he was really very fond of you, though he didn't always show 1t in 3 way you recognized. per. hRRs. Naturally he would be; never married; no children Of his own..
 He used to feel hurt that you neY. CT came to see him: but he always fig. ured that the plant and gum belonged to you: You didn't understand one an.
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 CHAPTER VIII.

As Mrs. SpotsW ood turned she saw Josie for the first time, for the girl had instantly begun a low-voieed somewhat giggling confah with her old friend. Broadway, and was sitting a, The far side of the center table, where. 10 his disgust, the shaded lamp cast but an imperfect light upon her face The judge looked at them, erinning. and then did thing which made roadway take silent oath to see 10 1t that all the high-feed law practice which he might find within his gift, henceforward and forevermore, as long as he should live, should go to TO one but Judge Spctswood.
 Come, nom. please: they've got i'm rortant things to talk about" the judge petitioned
 Yes, l know said she, but was not TO be diverted from her hospitality s1.o2away.. will .ou have another
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Tofk. other-you him nor him you. But he did not forget i was your father that first made the gum a real sHccess That was the real reason he never lat 90 10 inc trust the judge continued that and his regard for this com man.1s'
 Tt must bo an immense fortune. judge. isn't il ," asked Wallace.
 The Consolidated people offered him twelve hundred thousand d3.'ars for the plant and trademark
 Yes: We know that said Jaehson Mir. Wallace means aside from rhe gum business
 Well" said the judge refeetivelv- you see these trust fellows ba{e been so anxious to get the Jones Glm tha they've been making business pretty warm Of late They knew. for instance. that we had a fund for advertising and they killed that fund for Us tva years ago with one of their s1rewl business tricks
 Wallace was interested "How was that2"
 "Veil. they sent in such a demand on IS that We added to the size of the plant and spent the money for ma. chinery We thought il was the pub lie. Me never realized that it was any. thing but a legitimate increase till the smash came. They quit all their fake orders. Me went back to our nor. nal business. laid of our extra force and found ourselves with a lot of use less machinery and half dozen super fiuous packing houses on our hands and no advertising done at all that year. Shrewd game. eh?'
 Gan you beat that?" asked Jackson of his friend.
 Just shows you, Wallace answered, what chance a little fellows got"
 None at all. unless he's got big capi, t.i. That would have ruined a small manufacturers
 What did uncle do them" Jackson asked. and he fingered fora second on .that word uncle He was beginning to have new ideas about both gum and uncles.
 Turned everything he personally had in all the world into hard cash and put fl bang into the business.
 This was some. hat startling. "You mean that, aside from the actual chew ing-gdn business, he left very litflcs?'
 Nothing at all. Well, won't say that for ] believe the plant did actual ly SION profit last year When Miss Richards cones she4f tell you. Shes got t at ier finger tips
 Josie? Does she know as much as that? Whats her position in the fac tory2a
 she's chief accountant, practically manager now. You remember her? Of course you do Shell tell you al! there is to tell,n the judge explained. as Dave came with the cigars.
 fheiz mere arrival made both vis- iters nervous. and when the judge pre- sented them to Broadway he was glad to fad l. reasonable to disclaim cigar
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REV. w. T. KING. Pastor
Rheumatism and Neuralgia.

People will be glad to know that Hunts Lightning Oil stops the pain almost instantly No other lini- nent acts so promptly and with ,uch gratifying results. Those who suffer should not fail to try it. Sold oy all druggists in 25c and soc bottles.
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glass of lemonade?"
 No. thanks: not now"

glass of lemonade?"
 No, thanks: not now"
 Josie, have a cup of tea?"
 T don't think so Mrs Spotswood."
 Now, nom, please,. the judge ex- postulated
 Yes; Pm going" said his wife. but added, as she cast at him an angry glance: You have to be polite to people. don't you?"
 With that she fopnced out of the room, and, to the distress of Broad way. went alone. Then and only then he realized that the judge intended 10 remain. He was actually intent on talking business. Broadway wondered if he might not have to give his legal work to some more intelligent attor- ney, Could not the gum business waitf But no. The judge was purely busi- ness. There was no hone The young man reconciled himself as best he could
 I've explained to NIr. Jones. Josie." said the judge, that the affairs of tha plant are entirely in your hands. You ean give him a pretty good idea of how things stand without the books and figures in front of you, can't you?" To Rroadways grief he sat down com fortably"
 Well. hardly. judge" said Josie. smiling at him in way which patned Broadway, for it seemed certain to cement the jurist's firm intention of re- maining with them for the balance of the evening. It seemed to him that this was inconsiderate.
 The old gentleman told me- the judge explained. that the works showed profit of about forty thou sand dollars last year. Is that right2"
 .'oh, it was more than that
 This distracted Jackson Jones' atten-
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

R, s. Warnoek is just finishing up this week almost a complete township speaking tour of the en- tire 7ta Congressional District, filing about one hundred and forty speaking dates, thereby meeting thousands of people in their com munities. Such a strenuous cam paign was never made before by any candidate for Congress from ths district (Advt.) )
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tion even from the color of her eyes More than forty thousand dollars,
 It was," he said, with an elonsating gesture of the neck and side head twist which were hahituaI with him in mogents osdelighted surprise.
 He drew his chair a little nearer even than it had been. Eyes were all l right enough. but. after all. forty thou- sand dollarsi And possibly the eyes thrown i'm Had he been lmeE, to es- cape the bonds of wedlock with the ancient widow? Verify he had,
 Tt was nearer fifty, if I remember rightly" said the pretty business wom. an
 Well, that wasn't so bad, now, was i it?" exclaimed Broadway.
 Why, mo- his fair informant grant. ed. considering that we've been fight. ing the trust all the time. I think it was perfectly remarkable. .
 Do you?" inquired Broadway, win the eyes of faith, as if he were oui,a willing to accept her judgment upon all things.
 Why, yes; don't yon?" Her fore. Hcoo A"u q Picse?, edinest puCPer that almost unnamed him.
 Sure, think it is.' he made basta to agree. What do you think about t, judge?" The judge must be b,onobt uto the talk. of course. as long as hs vas there
 The judge settled back into his chair nd looked complacent "l aiNa,s sald was the best chewing gum in the Forld.''
 We are talking about praflts, not sbout the gum" said Broadway, and Josie burst into ripplirg laugh which ne felt sure was of the sort which mikes among angels when something makes them happy on the golden streets
 There was that in this speech which penetrated to the depths Of the iudi- 'ial system; it served as lighi to show De Judge what might be going on AthouSh he had been comfortably set led for long hours chat about a sub- ect Which intensely interested him, ha 'ose abruptly and stood looking down tt them.
 " NAs cNt.l ut. cltil idUSNbu. lDu ak 1t over, now, with Josie. Fm--I Tuess 1 am a poor hand where figures re concerned. He moved slowly oward the door, and smiled at every tep. T want to ask nom about some hing, anyway"
 Jackson Jones was really en7bar- rassed for a moment when he found himself alone with this old friend of lis youth. this simple little country girl But he knew il wouldn't do; he |as certain that it was absurd. To ilitl time he referred hack to what the. tasge had said about the gum.
 Gan you beat thatq" he inquired., The best chewing gum in the word,"
 She looked at him with the serious ilsht of real reproof in her incompar- a''le eyes. T don't think there's any. donbt about it, Mir. Jones. The trust. people realize it. If they don't. they certainly wouldn't he AxiIlins to pay a million dollars for it.''
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Methodist Church Services

The following services will be held at Union church Sunday: Sun day school at 1000 a. m. Preach 'ng at 1 a. m. and z:5O p. m. by the pastor A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
 Rev. j. R. Rushing Pastor
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The Union Saw Mill Company will pay $5o.oO as reward to any sne. not in it's employ, who will fur lish information from which any arson shall be convicted of depre- satlng or trespassing upon the tim Der of said Company.
 This lst, day of February. 1906.
 ONION SAW MILL Go.
 By F. W. Scott,
 Secv. and Treas
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The Woman's Missionary Unicn met at the church Tuesday after noon with thirteen members pres eHt. Devotional exercises con- ducted by Mrs. w c. Thompson. Meeting opened by singing Who soevef Will May Come . followed by Scripture reading, st chapter Of Luke. We then had an interest
 ing Bible study, after which the meeting closed with chain prayer.
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There Is more Catsrrh i1 thss section of the country th-n all other diseases put together, and until the lest few years was supposed to be iacurable. For great many years doctors pronounced it local disease asa prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced 1t iaeurable. Sci ence has proven Catarrh to be consti- tutional disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by r. ]. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Ohio. Is the only Constitu- tional cure on the market. II is taken in- formally in eoscs frcrn 10 drops to tea spoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They rrer one hundred dollars for any case 1t f-ils to cure. Send for circulars and tes- timonialS.
 Address: r. J. Cu-,3CY ( CO. Toledo, O.
 soid t@ T>ruo~isfs fc.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

o. L. Cline, former operator at the Iron Mountain depot, has been relieved by Jack Bernard. of Cam den.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

William Sterling Battis, the ia nous interpreter of Dickens, who is the foui tn number of the School Imp foyement Association Lyceun course, will appear at the Union church on Friday evening. March the 2Oth.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14
Go gressman w. s. Good win ad-

'ressed sixty of the voters at the P fneess Theatre on Thursday ight in the interest of his candi lacy for reelection. He was given 5lase attention a7d his address well
 eeeiVed. MT. Goodwin is oon6- lent of being returned to Congress oY a handsome majority over both )f his opponents.
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Baptist Church Notice

The regular Sunday services at he Baptist church will be as fol- lows: Sunday school at 9.45 a. n. Preaching at HOO a. m. and Z:50 p. m. Everybody cordially in Iited to attend.
 REV. w. T. KING. Pastor
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

A number of the young people spent pleasant evening WeGnes day night at the home of MT anc Mrs J. W. Perritt, dancing Re treatments were served and en- ioyed by all
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

J. K. Barksdale, who is now To- cated in West Monroe, was here Sunday visiting with friends.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

LOST-An open face, Is size, Elgin movement gold watch. Lib efal reward for it's return to News office.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

B. M. Armstrong, candidate fof surveyor, was here Thursday in the interest of his candidacy.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

Willie Phillips who is now agent for the Iron Mountain at Steven son, La, was here Sunday visiting his parents, Mir. and Mrs. M. L Phillips
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

Mrs. Sarah Greer, of Popla Bluff, is here on a visit to her son. W II. Greer and family.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

F W. Scott and wife left Thurs day for a short visit to New Orleans.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

Rev. J. R. Rushing and wife ar rived home Sunday afternoon from a visit with their son and family at Mena.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

Mrs. L. Hlliard visited Hot Springs several days this week.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

c. e. Bell. manager of the Bel Manufacturing Company of West Monroe, was in Huttig Monday oH business.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

c S. Prestridge was over iron Shreveport this week on business
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Mrs. c. A. Berry is visiting ir Monroe this week.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

W. T, Thaver on the sick list this week.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

Mrs L. A. Bodine was a Monroe visitor Tuesday.
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RUR-MY-TgS SIM

Will cure your Rheumatism Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Colic, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used in- formally and externally. Price 25c.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

Mrs. A. E. Lucas was at Monrc e Thursday.
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

s. J Williams has moved to Cad do Gap
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14

To BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK,
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Old papers for sale at this offic-

Old papers for sale at this offiC- s. J Williams has moved to Cad do Gap
 Mrs. A. E. Lucas was at Monroe e Thursday. Mrs. L. A. Bodine was a Monroe visitor Tuesday.
 Mrs. c. A. Berry is visiting in Monroe this week.
 Mrs. L. Htlliard visited Hot Springs several days this week.
 c. S. Prestridge was over iron Shreveport this week on business. F. W. Scott and wife left Thurs day for a short visit to New Orleans.
 Mrs. Sarah Greer, of Popla Bluff, is here on a visit to her son. W. II. Greer and family.
 J. K. Barksdale, who is now To- cated in West Monroe, was here Sunday visiting with friends.
 B. M. Armstrong. candidate for surveyor, was here Thursday in the interest of his candidacy.
 Rev J. R. Rushing and wife ar rived home Sunday afternoon from visit with their son and family at Mena.
 LOST-An open face, Is size, Elgin movement gold watch. Lib efal reward for it's return to New office.
 c. c. Bell, manager of the Bel Manufacturing Company of West Monroe, was in Huttig Monday OH business.
 
 Willie Phillips. who is now agent for the Iron Mountain at Steven son, La, was here Sunday visiting his parents, Mir. and Mrs. M. L Phillips
The Huttig news., 1914-03-14
RAILROAD T.ME TABLE.

ST. LouIs. IRON MOUNTAIN & SOUTHERN
 LITTLE ROCK 6 MONROE RY.
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Notice

Rev. J. R. Rushing Pastol