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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
Notice..

There is at the Post Office /
Set (4) Notamiss Spark Gaps.
They make any plug fire. The
first man to call and pay the
charges has plug troubles no
more. Notamiss Spark Gap Co.
Northern Bldg. Wichita, Kas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
Christian Church.

Preaching Sunday, Jan. 10th,
both morning and evening.
If believe the doctrine, line up
and show yo1r colors.
The teaching of Christ and his
Apostles is good enough for me.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

The Wednesday Auction Club
met with Mrs. A. L. Harvey last
week. The prize, basket, was
won by Mrs. J. o. Goodwin.
Luncheon was served.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Friday, January LIST, was the
sixteenth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. aHd Mrs. Kelly Car
michael, and that evening a big
lot of their friends gave them .
surprise. They gathered at the
Carmichael home early ID the
evening and madg merry until a
late hour. The Convey orchestra
furnished music, and Kelly and
his wife enjoyed the affair to the
fullest extent. Doc Nichols acted
Is 4 minister, and married the
couple again, making them
promise to be good another six
teen years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
HfOfL0HeEs

Remaining In the pOStOface al
Baxter Springs, Kansas. for the
week ending with Jan Q, 1918.
which If not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter once 1t Warrington, d. C.:
Mr. Neal Harr
h R Large
Persons calling for any of the
above letters win pleaoeSay"A dvei
tised, q wing date ist.
RHSD BARTExrf, ?. y
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
Wanted for the Cash.

Wanted for the Cash.
Ihave cash buyers ready
with the money TO pay for
90 acres, 80 acres, no
acres or 100 acres Of prai-
rio grass land AZ the right
price II same Is located In
the territory adjacent or
within five or six miles Of
Baxter.
|. Also q buyer for a small
farm south or southeast Of
Baxter along the river or
on Five Mile
IF you want the cash for
your land now Is the time
and this Is the place.
A. v. SMITH,
At His Old Stand.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Lee Thomas returned Sunday
to his studies at the Agricultural
College at Manhattan, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Mrs. Hattie Goodwin delight
fully entertained the members of
the las You Like It" club at
her home last Monday afternoon.
The rooms were decorated with
Holly, and a beautiful Christ
mas tree stood in the south par
lor. Dainty souvenirs were dis
tributed, and the members ex-
changed gifts. Mrs. L. D.
Hodgkins sung a beautiful solo,
after which Mrs. Goodwin SER
we'd delicious refreshments.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Leo Armstrong has began the
study of law, and is in the Office
of E. M. Tracewell at Columbus.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
Annual Meeting.

The stockholders of the Baxter
State Bank held their annual
meeting this week and elected
the following directors for the
ensuing year: W. T. Hartley,
r. Conner, W. Wyatt, L. M.
Perkins, Walter C. Hartley. The
directors elected officers as fol-
lows:
President-W. T. Hartley.
Vice President-T. Conner.
Cashier-W. W. Wyatt.
Assistant Cashier-Walter C..
Hartley.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

We are forced to undersell
others on account of having a
new store. Be fair with your
self and us BY looking our stock
over.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Mrs. W. H. Hornor, who has
been quite i'll, but is now inn
proving, has gone to Chetopa to
visit her nephew Archie Neal
and Mrs. Neal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Ernest, Cox left the latter part
of the week for Cotter, Ark, to
spend the winter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Mrs. Auua Peake visited in
Columbus Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

]. T; Ryon came down from
Leavetworth to spent the holt.
days nth home folks. He 10
working in a big planning mill 1t
LeaVnworth.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

al tuC N'OoC va ShS SStSAOhy
the Grand Patron gave a fine ad.
dress entitled "The Heroines oil
Our Order" The address showed
deep thought and research in Its
preparation and possessed rare
historic value and exceptional
literary merit as we'll.
It was intensely interesting
and was we'll Eeceiyed By the
audience, as was evidenced by
the unanimous adoption of a vote
of thanks pFpposed by Mrs. J. J.
Fribley. Mr.. Kice responded
with appreciation of same.
Mrs. 4. +. Harvey, in a neat
speech, presented the retiring
W. NJ, Mrs. Anna B. Shuts,
with beautiful Past Matron's
jewel. Mrs. Shuts fttiugly re-
sponded, thanking the chapteF
for the gift.
Mr.. o. C. Rummel presented
the retiring W. p, Mr.. ]. J.
Fribley, With a Masonic pin, in
recognition of his nine years
faithful and efficient service as
Worthy Patron of the Chapter.
Mrs. Rice was given q boquet of
carnations as Q sopvenier of the
occasion. Mr.. Fribiey responded
with thanks.
The officers of Baxter lodge,
No. II, and Baxter Chapter, No.
rs, were then installed, after
which all present were invited to
the banquet room, where a fine
supper was served. This room
was artistically decorated with |
Christmas bells and holly colors
and displayed a most attractive
Following the banquet, a So
:ial hour, with Christmas cheer,
Iocial conversation and delight
'ul music by the orchestra, gave
pleasure to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice left Sunday
morning for their home at Fl.
scott, expressing themselves well
pleased with our Chapter, its
,eautiful home and surroundings,
With sincere appreciation for
ourtesies extended.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

DR.. Barnes, the we'll known
Specialist of Parsons, will be in
Baxter Springs at Polster Hotel,
Thursday, Jan. IA. All 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 Guarar.
teed whether they cost S1.00,
So. 90, 800 or more.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

MIS- Mary Plumb was hostess
to a Iarge number of her little
friets New Years day when
shetelebrated her tenth birthday
anniversary. Games were played
durik the afternOOn and in the
cOntets prizes were won BY
Doroty Smith, Carl Etter and
HelerfAcAbOy. Very nice re.
freshents were served.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Geo. w. Peterson is back from
a visit to his sister out in Rush
county. He had not seen her in
more than ~ years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

The best Cake baker in Bax.
ter uses Peacock Flour
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
Baxter Supply Co

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Apple en-
tertained the Night Club last
Friday night at auction. The
meas prize, a pack of cards, was
won by Milo Chew and the La
dies prize, a pretty fancy work
basket, was won by Mrs. Milo
Chew. A dainty supper was
served.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
For Sale.

Second hand steel TasRe, fine
baker. Robert Denton, Rid 2.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

]. P. Radebaugh of Montpelier,
Ind, visited his neice, Mrs. c. A.
.Diveley, the latter part of last
week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Miss Miriam Brown of Eldora.
Iowa, is here to visit her brother,
E. K. Brown, and look after bust
ness interests.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

A. J. Graves, at one time a
resident of this city, died re-
Gently at Vinita, Okla, to which
place he moved a great many
years ago. Mr.. Graves was a
member of Baxter Lodge A. o.
U. W., and never changed his
me mbership from here.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
Joint Installation.

There will be a joint installa-
tion of the newly elected officers
of the G. A. R. and Woman's
Relief Corps on Saturday evening,
Jan. 9.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

(. pf. EnEIish. Phone Iye:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Ask your grocer for Peacock
Flour.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
For Sale.

Heating or cooking stove wood
in rick Ia timber, or delivered.
Robert Denton, Rid 3.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Perkins
were the gracious host and
hostess New Years day at a
beautiful dinner party at which
covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira C. Perkins and daughters,
Miss Caroline and Miss Ruth. of
Galena, Mr.. Murray Perkins of
Brazil, South America. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mrs. F. M. Perkins and
daughter Miss Grace, Mrs. Bur-
CESS Of Galena, Mr.. W. S. King,
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin M. Cooper
aud son Calvin, Jr., of Columbus,
and Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Perkins.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07
installation.

On Saturday evening, Dec. 26,
1914, Baxter Lodge, No. II, R.
A. Chapter No. ~, and Mag
nolia Chapter, No. 15S held 4
joint installation of officers.
The spacious rooms were deco
rated with ferns and cut flowers
and presented a most pleasing
appearances.
After a selection by Covey's
orchestra, the meeting was called
to order and Mr.. Oscar Rice,
Grand Patron, Order of the
Eastern Star, of Kansas, who,
with Mrs. Rice, was present, was
introduced, and was received
with honors due his official POI
sition. AS installing officer for
the o. E. S. he appointed the
w. NJ. Mrs. Anna Shuts, as
Grand Marshall, and proceeded
to install the chapter officers.
Following are the officers for
1915:
W. NJ. Mrs. F. A. Osborn
w. p. Mr.. Grant Waggoner
A. M. Mrs. J. w. Barnes
Secretary Mrs. L. D. Brewster
Treasurer. Mrs. R. F. Hartley
c.. Mrs. Fred Simmons
A. c. .........M Miss Ruth Barnes
Chaplain Mrs. E. A. Mapes
Marshall. Mrs. J: B. Opperman
Organist. Mrs. W. T. Gregory
Adah. :. :. Mrs. F. H. Bartlett
Ruth. :. ...... Mrs. Lille Allen
Esther Mrs. T. p. Lewis
Martha ...... Mrs. W. Shuts
Electa. ,.,,,, Mrs. J. J. Fribley
War. Mrs. S. H. Smith
Sent. Mr.. E. M. Kitchener
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1915-01-07

Anywhere from the 18th to the
Goth of this month "a the time to
put out your early potatoes. Get
your ground ready; pillow it, har-
row it until it looks good enough
for an onion bed, and lay your
potatoes in rows on top of the
ground. Put on a couple of feet
of straw, and you will have fine
crop of potatoes before your
neighbor who plants his the old
style way will have any. Of
course, you should have apiece of
ground which will drain to raise
good potatoes this way. But if
you will raise some potatoes this
way yoR will have something
worth cougle of dollars a BUSH
ell because they will be early.
The Empire District Electric
Company has settled the 6rstc case
under the Employers Compensa,
ton Act, in the matter of the
death of ]. A. WestcOtt who
fell from a scaffold Oct. 10, 1914,
and was killed. The company
pays the maximum under the
law-$250O direct to the widow
without the aid of lawyers and
without litigation. Of this
amount, $500 is paid down, and
and the balance-$2OOO is distri-
buted in monthly payments of
Sz7. so over a period covering six
years. The Empire District Elec-
trio voluntarily put the matter in
the shape of q judgment so that
monthly payments are secuurd. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
OPEN ENROLMENT
 FOR VOLUNTEERS

Milan. May 25.-via Paris, s.o5 a. m.l The government yesterday opened an enrolment bureau for volunteers under the age of 20 and over 70. Men between these ages can be called to the colors. but if younger or older they cannot. The idea is to give those who cannot be called an opportunity to go to the front.
 In about "A hours no fewer than 10000 men had volunteered Ninety-five per cent of them wanted to go to the front at once. In addition to worlkmen these volunteers were composed of some mem- bers of the aristrocracy and large num- bers of the middle classes.
 One of the regulations is that minor. to enlist, must have the consent of his parents. One woman named Turchi Ot- taviani came forward herself and pre- scented her son Carlo, aged r. To the recruiting officer she said: Take him, I am willing" Thereupon the crowd cheered her loudly.
 Among other young men who have vol- unteered are Walter Toscanini, son of the well known musical conductor, and Mario Segantini, son of the painter
 Among the men over 40 to join the colors is Count Domonico Michell of Venice, aged B. He is a former officer of cavalry and said that to go to the front he would gladly serve as a private.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26

intereede in the peace movement also was criticized in the committee report
 The assembly today received reports from the executive committees on home missions and publication and Sabbath school work. offered a united prayer for peace among the nations of the world and at tonight's session discussed Sab bath school extension and proposal to erect a memorial to the late Rev. Dr. A. l.. Phillips of Richmond. Va. super intendent of Sabbath schools and young peoples work. The report of the execu- tive committee on home missions showed that notwithstanding the financial depres- sion of the past year, there had been decided advances in all lines of home mission endeavor and in contributions.
 The churches of the assembly con tributed to home missions during the year $167,566.4S, this amount being $l104. 4S under the receipts of, the previous year. Additions to the church through the channel of home missions showed an in- crease of 50 per cent.
 The committee gave hearty approval to the Ellen Wilson memorial fund for the Christian education of mountain youth work which was inaugurated by an organization of women in memory of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
 The reelection of Rev R. l.. Morris of Atlanta as executive secretary and Rev. Dr. J. Ernest Thacher of Norfolk as general evangelist for the assembly, both for period of three years, was recommended by the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
DIXIE PRESBYTERIANS LOATH
 TO DABBLE IN POLITICS

Newport News, Va, May 25.-The Presoyterian general assembly of the south, in session here. today deferred mai consideration of committee reconi- mendation that it repudiate the action of the federal council of churches of Christ In America in advocating a vote by states on a prohibition constitutional amendment, and in suggesting to Presi- dent Wilson that a world peace league be formed with agreement 10 enforce it's decision by armed intervention. The as- sembly voted to continue it's relations with the council for another year in the hope. it was stated. that the latter would so modify it's attitude as to make further assembly action unnecessary.
 The objection to the councils position was brought up in the report of the com mittee on foreign correspondence which held that the questions were of a political nature and should be handled by the various commonwealths.
 The assembly decided however to in- struct it's representatives in the council to make plain to their colleagues that 1t could not approve procedure of the char acter complained of and that it's rela- tions with the council would depend upon the latter's future course.
 A recommendation by the council that the Roman Catholic church be asked to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
C0WART SUMMONED T0TEL[ OF PURCHASE r ROM NEWARK co.
Prche Committee Receives Slain fer $1009 Against 0lo Department of
 Immigration

Monte emery. May s5--(special) The legislative Investigating com i, 4te. has received |. claim from the
 eea < Hoag company of New S'p 'T-for aos.Ss against tho old
 .s-.- mnirration for medal- 5ns purchased by Lee cowart. forlner commissioner of the department. 70 advertise the Alabama Panama -Paci. exposition commission.
 The account was made with the New Jersey concern last Juls and follow ing repeated efforts by tie company to collect for the medallions, was placed ir the hands of local law firm for collection. This firm has turned the account over to the investigating com mittee
 The committee has summoned MT. Cowart to appear before 1t and testify concerning the transaction. It Is known that a large number of these meda1lions were sold throughout the state. the purchase price being VI for each medallion. The committee now wants to know what became of this money.
 Tried to Collect Money
 That the company made a number of efforts to collect the money is shown by the mass of correspondence cover ing the subject. Letters urging the payment of the money were addressed to Governor Henderson shortly after he entered office, and he promptly wrote the company that there Is no appro- priation to take care of any deflcien-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
BURKE TESTIFIES IN
 CONSPIRACY CASE

New York. May 25.-John Burke. former manager of the commissarv de- partment of the Panama railroad. in- dicted for conspiracy to defraud tho government in accepting commissions in connection with tobacco contracts. appeared as a government witness to- day at the trial of Jacob Salasl a to- bacco merchant. an alleged participant in the conspiracy.
 Having waived immunity, Burke tes- tified that he entered into an agree ment with Salas and Ricardo Bermu- deg. former governor of Colon, also up- der indictment, under which he was 70 purchase tobacco from them for the commissary department and receive an interest in the profits they made there from. Burke identified Il drafts to- talling nearly $21.o00. which he said he received in payment on account of his interest in the tobacco sales.
 Burke was preceded on the stand by Mai Gen. George w. Goethals, gover nor of the canal zone. who testified chiefly as to the status of the rela- tions of the Panama railroad to tho United States government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
ITALY'S ENTRY WILL
 MAKE WAR SHORTER
 DECLARES SAZONOFF

Petrograd, May 25.--tvia London, 7:06 D. m.)-"Italy's entry into tho war will make the war much shorter in duration; it will have an enormous influence on the attitude of neutral countries, and 1t will lead to the rap proachment of states whose inter ests seem at present to be opposed" said sergius sazonoff, Russian foreign minister.
 ''In any case" he continued, no hostile power can henceforth be rein- forced at the expense of any neutral country whatever
 Concerning Bulgaria, M. Sazonoff said he did not be1ieve that she would move against RussM under any circum- stances. He declared that the J;alo- servian relations were perfectly amic- able, and that Russia's task with re- gard to Servia would not be fulfilled unless Servia received a free outlet to the Adriatic.
 Regarding reports of seperate peace NJ Sazonoff said numerous at- tempts in that direction had been made and not only on the part of Austria. hut all had failed. and he added that anything of that character was apso- 1utely impossible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
ITALIANS ABROAD
 NOT CALLED OUT

Washington, May 25-Count Di Celeri, the Italian ambassador. conferred today With the Italian consul-general at New York and later it was announ/d that no information of any character had been received relative to the call to the colors of Italians abroad.
 The embassy declared, unauthorized, all previous statements referring to the possible calls on Americans of Italian parentage or Italians now naturalized Americans Instructions as to Italy's position on these questions are expected later.
 until the military situation develops fur ther. and the Italian government is able to judge what its needs will be, the question of recalling reservists will not be considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26

cies in the former department of im- migration, which was abolished by the legislature"
 The total amount of the purchase was 25,000 medallions and 500 buttons. The order was placed through $. M. Binder of Birmingham. The law firm of Veil Stakley and vardaman- is now handling the claim.
 Several witnesses were examined by the committee this morning. the nunl- Der Including B. H. Cooper. associate railroad commissioner: Atticus Mullin, secretary to the commission, and N. o. Robbins, former warden at Spiegners
 Messrs. Cooper and Mullin were questioned concerning the papers in the railroad rate agreement between the railroad commission and the rail- roads of the state, entered into by the members of the former commission. The testimony developed the fact that neither MT. Cooper nor MT. Mullin had ever seen the original papers in the agreement, but following their testi- mony the files of the case were found in the railroad commissions office and copy of the agreement was produced.
 Hubbins Questioned
 MT. Hubbins was questioned con- corning a contract entered into be- tween the state and Ed DeBardeleben Of Wetumpka whereby the latter cleared off 1000 acres of the statec lands in Fillmore county and received in return one-eighth of the gross re- ceipts from the cultivation of this property upon the payment by him ot one-eighth of the fertilizer bill. He said he had not made such a contract with MT. DeBardeleben, but understood that Lee Johnson, present warden at Speigners,. had made such contract. This testimony was later confirmed by Dan C.. Trawick. chief clerk in the convict department
 No witnesses were examined by the committee at the afternoon session. the committee spending the afternoon ir' executive session in the preparation of its report to the legislature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
OATES SUBMITS
 REPORTS ON JAILS

Montgomery, May 25.-(SpeciaI. ] Reports on 14 Jails of Alabama were submitted to Governor Henderson to- day by pr. William H. Oates, gtate prison inspector Conditions were TO- ported to be generally satisfactory marked improvements having been made since former inspections of the Jails.
 The prison inspectors reports were on the city jails of Gadsden and Annis- ton and on the following counties: Au- tauga, Elmore. Bibb, Macon, Shelby. Talladega, Etowah. Cleburne, Bloun,. Marshall. Calhoun. Clay and two Jails of St. Clair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
Turkey Not Surprised

Constantinople, May 25-(via London, 7:A p. m)-Italys declaration of war against Austria Hungary occasioned no surprise at the Turkish capital because it was expected. The official world and the psnic show no excitement, as so far the relations between Turkey and Italy re- main normal. Whether Italys action is likely to involve Turkey is a matter which the members of the diplomatic corps decline to discuss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26

an alderman last night. succeeding J. E. Forman, resigned.
 Ground was broken at Attalla to- day for the $40,o00 compress being erected by J. H. Arnold & Go.
 Gadsden will endeavor to secure the annual tri-state encampment of the Woodmen of the World It Is estimated that this would bring about 5000 men from Alabama. Georgia and Florida. Loui Hart of the Gadsden, Bellevue and Lookout Mountain railway, has donated $100 and the use of the camp grounds and parade grounds. Citizens ef the city will be asked probably to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-26
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Better vaudeville has scarcely ever been seen in Birmingham than that pre- sented at the Lyric this week, for the headliner is the greatest assortment of talent that one act has ever had. Long Tack Sam and his company perform everything that one can imagine in aero battles, balancing, juggling, hanging by the hair and a few feats of magic.