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The Washburn leader., 1916-12-15
BURKE SURE OF JOB WHEN
THROUGH OTHER OFFICE

Ex-Governor John Burke is certain
of good democratic berth, says
Postmaster Wilkinson. Mr. Wilkin-
son has received what he claims is a
straight tip from Washington, that
in the event no vacancy occurs in
the district of which Fargo is part,
Burke will become Judge in the cir
cult court of appeals in New York.
Postmaster Wilkinson further de-
clares that Burke might get a CAB
met job il his friends went after 1t,
but that the governor himself does
not aspire thereto.-Fargo Forum.
The Washburn leader., 1916-12-15
..sAFErY FIRST SHOULD BE
KEPT IN MIND ALWAYS


Sometimes it takes q terrible ca.
}, tastrophe to call people to their sens.
90. Some good can be extracted
from the direst calamity II only a
public lesson can be taken privately
to heart.
There is no profit in blaming the
victims Of heartbreaking tragedy. In
most cases they are only members
Of. a numerous class whioh Is tak-
ing chances with death. They lost
eir gamble while others have been
Winning.
Automobile accidents on country
roads have been so numerous In this
vicinity this summer that the evi-
The Washburn leader., 1916-12-15
WHEAT
BROKE
AT NEWS

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Wheat on
the Chicago board Of trade on re-
.eipt Of the news Of the proposal
Of peace Of Germany and her al
lies broke over 95s cents. With
in fifteen minutes after the OPEN
ing today the price touched $1.66
and H. At this point buyers
took hold with vigor and rally
to ,$1.6s "a for May issue. Trad
ing was on huge scale.
STOCKS TUMBLE
New York, Dec. 12.-The stock
market became Immediately un-
settled today upon the receipt Of
the news Of the Teutonic peace
proposals. Munitions and shares
Of other companies which have
profited by the war were most af-
feeted. Bethlehem dropping 26
points.
The Washburn leader., 1916-12-15
WIFE .pEsERrER WAVES n. ~.
EXAMINATION At DICKINSON

Dickinson, N. D., Dec. II. J. J.
Fleck, a saloonkeeper at Wilbaux,
Mont, brought here this week to ana.
wer to the charge Of wife desertion,
waived examination before justice
of the peace yesterday, and will an.
swer to the charge in the district
court. His wife alleges that he has
not lived with her for more than a
year
The Washburn leader., 1916-12-15

Of grain at least II he diversifies.
Trusting to one kind of grain ID
trusting too much to luck, while di.
versifying although it may not bring
as much money as though he struck
1t lucky on single crop yet it will
bring sure steady profit. which is
the thing everyone should work for.
II you want to gamble, do it on war
stocks, don't try it on lone wheat
cr0p.-Max Enterprise.
The Washburn leader., 1916-12-15

The announcement that there will
be no inaugural ball will be disap
bointment to many who had visions
of attending in style.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

The Baxter Masons put on the
work of the Royal Arch Degree
Monday night before several out
of town guests and members. A
large number were present from
Lowell, Riverton and Galena.
Those from Galena we're Messrs.
Hubert Hubbard, Bert Coles, Ira
Perkins, E. B. Morgan, James
Young, Rev. Maier and Prof.
Hawkins. The Eastern Star
served a very elaborate banquet
following the work.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Miss Irlene Cooper of Topeka,
one of Miss Tulsa Barnes friends
at Oswego College was her guest
here for the Easter holidays, and
in compliment to Miss Cooper,
and as a surprise to Miss Tulsa,
Mrs. Barnes gave a pretty dane
ing party last Friday night. The
guests were Misses Leila Buck.
iugham, Priscilla Wear, Cooper,
Juanita Hash and Tulsa Barnes,
and Charles Plumb, Russell Earls,
Reece Hash, Russell Barnes and
George Goodwin.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

The Pollyanuas of the M. E.
Sunday School accompanied by
their teacher, Ms. R. M. Gil
man, held a merry picnic on the
lawn at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Baker on Spring creek last
Saturday afternoon. They spent
the afternoon in games and con-
tests and in the bounteous picnic
lunch.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27
Soc the "VOiCe of the NO-
I'm" at the Majesfic Theatre
Tuesday night, May2.

Mrs. J. H. Hoopingarner enter
taiued the Justamere Club last
Friday afternoon. Her guests
other than members were Mes
danes Lou Cardin, B. H. Shields,
Ed Polster, r. M. Gilman, M. l.
Nichols and Miss Grace Perkins.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

John l. Cooper, Miss Edna Sui.
livau, Walter Hartley and Miss
Mable Rummel visited in Car
thage Sunday. We have not as
yet learned their mission.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

On Wednesday night of last
week Miss Renore Wooten and
Albert Lovejoy were married al
the home of the brides father,
north of town, by the Rev. Mr..
Banks of Cherokee. They will
make their home on Route 5.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

District Court convened in Col
umbus Monday. The docket is
quite heavy. AS usual lot of
time will be taken up for violators
of the prohibitory law.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

A. C. Stephenson, formerly at
the Miller shoe shop, is now To-
Gated in the front end of the Bax-
ter Stove Co.'S. store. All kinds
of shoe repairing.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

See the "VOiCe Of the
Violin" at the Majestic
Theatre. Tuesday night,
Nay z.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Marshall Jennings has put on
a regular taxi service to Sunny
side. He makes three round trips
a daU.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Several very rich strikes of ore
have been made just south of the
John Banning land southwest of
town. The ore is found at the
190.foot level and continues down
to 23O feet. The cuttings assay
II per cent ore.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27
Pasture Open.

Will open my pasture April l.
$1.50 per month where taken out
at night. Where left in $500
per month. Cash in advance.
E. J. Wyatt.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

The Miami Royalty Co., who
have a lease on the Bertha Qua.
paw McKibben land just south
west of town, have made several
good strikes. They have eight
holes in IA per cent dirt. The
ore was struck at 100 feet and
continued to 230 feet.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Goodwin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Smith
and Mrs. Fred Loper of Oswego
returned Monday evening from a
weeks outing on the Spavinaw.
While there they caught all the
fish they wanted to eat, and had
a general good time.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

The Rebekah Degree Staff of
Baxter, Fl members, will put on
the degree work at the I. o. o. F.
anniversary at Pittsburg today,
"Wednesday.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

When you have garden produce
to sell see A. W. Lawless at Geo.
Sikes.!ofice. Baxter Springs, Kas.,
or call phone 1875.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Miss Nellie Weaver was hostess
to The NJ. l. Club Saturday after
noon. Beside the members Mrs.
Murdick of Joplin and Mrs. Joa-
ephine johnson Were guests.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mrs. Anna Peake and Mrs. 10.
sephine Johnson are visiting in
Kansas City.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mrs. R. C. Stone and daughter
are visiting in Webb City. Before
returning home they will visit in
Enid, Okla.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Miss Velma Riseling of Colum-
bus spent the week end with her
aunt, Mrs. Roy Allen.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

To make sure and be sure your
clothes are sure cleaned, call
Baxter Dye Works, phone 13S.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

See the "YOioe Of the KiO-
I'm" af the Majestic Theatre
Tuesday evening, May 2.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

We make the price on both mer-
chandise and produce. Others
follow. Our prices are based on
the market, and are usually right.
Get our prices before you buy or
sell. Baxter Supply Co., next to
PoStoffice.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Treece and Chubb report pros.
perity at their new town one mile
north of Picher. They are hav.
ing a good sale on lots and quite
a few people are locating there
permanently as there is plenty of
work at good wages in this field.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mrs. Chas. Opperman and Miss
Charlein Opperman, visited here
the latter part of the week.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

The Baxter Springs students
of the Calhoun School of Music
of which Miss Ruth Barnes is in
structor here, will give a public
recital to those interested in their
progress, Friday night April 2S,
at the Presbyterian church. A
very interesting program of
twelve numbers will be given.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hiatt and
children spent the fore part Of the
week in Carthage.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

10. Treece has bought the
Sam King lots on East Sheridan
street, and will build nice home
there.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Come around and let US dress
you up. All wool clothing $l0.50
to $500. Panama hats, spring
caps and work stuff that will
stand rough wear. Baxter Sup
ply Co., next to Postoffice.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27
Lipe Taxi Line

To all points. Careful drivers
and new cars. We will appre-
ciate any patronage given US.
Give US a trial. Phone Is.
A. V. Lipe.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Perkins and
daughter, Miss Ruth, spent Sun
day here.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

J. Warren Kerrigan in a Life
at Stake Saturday night at Ma
iestic Theatre.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

S passenger Ford for sale or
trade for roadster.
Baxter Supply Co.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Have pasture to rent. Year
lings 75c; cows $1.25. Will buy
all kinds of stock cattle and hogs.
c, II. Gaines.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

For Sale-Span of 4-year old
mules; we'll broken. J. o. Treece.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Tom Embry of Route S has
bought a new Ford car.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mrs. F. L. Loper of Oswego is
the guest of Mrs. Chas. L. Smith.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

A. R. Kane Is building a small
house in the south part Of town.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27
Our Soda Fountain

is now open and running full
blast. We have added some
new equipment this year which
will help us to improve our SER
vice. and we are still claiming
the best service in Cherokee
County.
J. w. GRANTHAM,
Hear the New Edison Diamond Disc.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Miss Amelia Abbott of GalenS
visited relatives here last week.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Peter Clabber is building a new
two-story house on his land south
of town.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Walter Hicks of Route 2 has
bought 4 Eord Car from W. M.
Smith
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mrs. Fred Nichols spent Mon
day in Joplin.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Rev. J. H. Hoopingarner has
bought 4 new FIVE passenger Ford.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Iam now taking stock into my
pasture east of Suunyside, Okla.
Good water and shade; all stock
SOC per head per month.
J. M. Lamb, Route 2.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mrs. Sam Grobecker of Musko-
gee, Okla, is here nursing her
mother, Mrs. Pinnick, who is i'll
with measles.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

See our Panamas and other
suappy furnishings for men and
boys. Baxter Supply Co.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

wm. Vaughn Commons, aged
8 months, died on last Saturday
at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Commons, south
west of town. The remains were
inferred in the Lowell cemetery.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

o. C. Ruumel has announced
his candidacy for county commis'
siouer from this district, subject
to the action of the Republicans
at the August primaries. Mr..
Rummel needs no introduction
from US. He is a good business
man, a good citizen in every way.
and if the Republicans are to
name the commissioner they could
90 farther and fare worse than to
name Rumuel.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Cards are out announcing the
approaching marriage of Miss
Esther Hef1ey, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Hefley living on
Route /, to Mr.. Richard Brown,
the wedding to take place May
the seventh, at the home of the
bride. Both young people are of
sterling quality and in high
standing in the community.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Ancona and Dark Cornish
Game eggs, 10 for 81; 100 $500.
G.. w. Skinner.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

The old Katy mine shipped a
car of ore this week, and has
another car in the bins.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Mrs. F. L. Loper of Oswego is
the guest of Mrs. Chas. L. Smith.
Peter Clabber is building a new
two-story house on his land south
of town.
See our Panamas and other
snappy furnishings for men and
boys. Baxter Supply Co.
Ancona and Dark Cornish
Game eggs, 16 for 81; 100 $500.
G. w. Skinner.
The old Katy mine shipped a
car of ore this week, and has
another car in the bins.
See the Voice of the VIO-
I'm" af the Majestic Theatre
Tuesday evening, May 2.
A number of Baxter Odd Fell
lows went to Galena last Thurs
day to put on some work.
Leonard Rossman came over
from Neck City, Mo-, to spend
Easter with his grandfather, H.
Cavanaugh.
See the "V0iCe Of the
Violin" at the Majestic
Theatre, Tuesday night,
May 2.
The Quapaw Evangelistic
Team will be at the Christian
Church Sunday evening, April
80, at 8 p. m. Hear them.
Mrs. Josephine Johnson, Miss
Nellie Weaver, Merton Goodeagle
and George Peake motored to
Seneca, Mo, Sunday and spent
the day.
l am now taking stock into my
pasture east of Suunyside, Okla.
Na.S -.ko. aad aLada. al Cknnly
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

The AS You Like It Club held
a special meeting Monday after
noon at the home of Mrs. L. M.
Perkins, in commemoratiou of
of Shakspere. Mrs. Eastman read
q very interesting paper on
''Shakspere, The Man and His
Writings" Each member gave a
quotation. Mrs. Ed Polster and
Mrs. Lou Cardin sang a very love-
ly duet and several solos were rem
dered, the best being by Mrs.
Mike Reddy. The Perkins home
was beautiful decorated in mar
cissus and red tulips and Mrs.
Perkins served Z dainty lunch.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

Leonard Rossman came over
from Neck City, Mo-, to spend
Easter with his grandfather, H.
Cavanaugh.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

See the "VOiCe Of the ViO-
I'm" af the Majestic Theatre
Tuesday evening, May 2.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

A number of Baxter Odd Eel
lows went to Galena last Thurs
day to put on some work.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

The Mohawk Mining Comany
has opened a wonderfully rich
mine on the Harry Abrams land,
Just north of the Last Chance,
south of this city. The ore body
was found at about 20 feet, and
chunks of zinc ore as big as a
barrel are being taken out. A
shift in the ground produces
enough dirt to run the mill two
shifts, the dirt is so rich.
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

See the "VOiCe Of the
Violin" at the Majestic
Theatre, Tuesday night,
May
Baxter Springs news., 1916-04-27

The Quapaw EvangeIistic
Team will be at the Christian
Church Sunday evening, April
80, at 8 p. m. Hear them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-22
DATES FIXED FOR
SOUTHWEST NORMAL
Five Hundred Teachers Expected TIC
Speak Month At Abingdon Ses-
sion, Beginning June III.

Bristol, Va. Feb. 21.--The next an
nual summer normal for the teachers
in the counties of Southwest Virginia
will convene at Martha Washington
College. Abingdon. on June 81. and
will continue in session for four weeks.
This was decided on at a confer
enoe at Abingdon Saturday. when Pro-
fessor F. E. Fitzpatrick. conductor OF
the normal. met In conference with DR..
S. D. Long, president of Martha Wash
ington College, and Professor T. T.
Stephenson.
Professor Fitzpatrick. who returned
from Abingdon Saturday afternoon.
stated that at the conference various
details for taking care of the normal
were worked out. A committee will
solicit homes for the teachers In che
private residences, and, Is an aid In
entertaining. DR.. Long has arranged
to provide rooms and board In the col
lege for seventy-fiye of the lady teach e
ers who will be in attendance.
The summer normal held at Emory
and Henry College last year, brought
together from Southwest Virginia 440
teachers. Professor Fitzpatrick thinks
the number will reach 500 this year.
Prominent educators will be provid~
ed to assist Professor Fitzpatrick IN
giving instructions. Certificates for
teaching IN the public schools will, as
usual. depend upon the records made
by teachers in this school
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-22
News From All Sections of Virgins

Sheriff Ferebee and his deputies from
the county Jail and Special Oficers
Swain. Branch, Briggs, Darden and
Saunders were working on the case,
and had every avenue of egress guard
ed against MoPherson's escape.
Lassiter lived with his mother. As
Park Avenue, and Mcpherson lived
with his father. c. NJ. Mcpherson, at
the extreme end of Seaboard Avenue,
South Norfolk.
Cor ner J. wv. Abbitt, of the county.
arrived on the scene about IL o'clock
and empaneled the following jury: ].
r. Saunders, ]. p. Saunders. W. p.
Darden. Willis Bright. Stanley Van
Week and c. b. Briggs who. after
hearing witnesses John Land, Kennie
Taylor and J. w. Lassiter. the latter
cousin of the dead man, rendered
e verdict that Lassiter came to his
death as the result of a pistol shot
fired by Charles Mcpherson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-22
Tobacco Habit
Easily Conquered

New Yorker Of wide experience
has written a book telling how the
tobacco or snur habit may be easily
and completely banished in three days
with delightful benefit. The author,
Edward J, Woods, s7s-D. Station e.
New York City. will mall his book
free on request.
The health improves wonderfully az
ter the nicotine poison IL out Of the
system. Calmness, transquil sleep,
clear eyes. normal appetite. good d.
gestion. manly vfgor. strong memory
and q general gain In efficiency are
among the many benefits reported. Get
rid Of that nervous feeling: no more
need Of pipe. cigar. cigarette. SNUFF
or chewing tobacco to pacify morbid
desire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-22
Lose. Mind and Death Follows.

Radford, Va, Feb 21.-Miss Mia F.
Savers, aged twenty-seven years,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Saw
ers. of Newport. died here suddenly.
succumb bling to an attack of grip.
Miss Savers had suffered a mental de-
rangement as the result of her illness
from grip, and she had been brought
here for treatment In the St Adams
sanatorium, but died a few minutes
following her arrival here.
The deceased is survived by her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Savers, of
Newport, and two brothers, John *.
and C. G. Savers, and two sisters. Miss
Dove and Mrs. J. G, Caldwell. all of
Newport.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-22
FOUND TWELVE QUARTS.
second Woman Bootlegger Arrested n
Arizona.

Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 2t.-On chargs
of violating the prohibitory law. Mrs.
Minnie Davis. operator Of roominE.
house on East Tenth Street. was ars
rested by deputies form the shertffe
office Twelve quarts OF vhiskey WsTN
found on the place.
Mrs Davis strenuousiy denied thaa
she had violated the law In any waNs
and stated that she did not know wiz
the liquor had come on the premsssM
and declared that she should not =
arrested. She furnished $500 cAxh
bond for her appearance at the hear
ing. which will be held within feN
days before Justice Comstock.
Mrs Davis is said to be the secuno
female alleged bootlegger arrested ~
the State. the first being taken up IN
Cochise County last week. She wa
prominent in a sensational divorces
suit recently.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-22
MID WITH JEALOUSY
MAN MURDERS RIVAL
Seriously Wounds Woman At Same
Time, As Couple Were Coming
Out OF Church.

Norfolk, Va. Feb. 21.-Mad with
Jealous rage. Charles Mcpherson, q
young white man OF South Norfolk
| last night shot and instantly killed
John Lassiter and seriously injured
Mrs. Jennie o. Sawyer as they were
leaving the Pentecostal Holiness
Church in Liberty Street extended, a.
the conclusion of the evening services
Mcpherson had been friendly with the
Sawyer woman for some time, and
according to those acquainted with
them, was insanely Jealous OF her
Last night Mrs. Sawyer went to church
| with John Lassister. Mcpherson
arming himself with a revolver. fol.
lowed them.
In the church Mcpherson drew out
his revolver and showed It to several
people sitting near him. and told them
that he was going ito get them,
designating LAssister and Mrs. Sawyer
with a nod. The people to whom he
was talking paid only slight atten-
ton to him.
Waited For His Victims.
When the services were over, Nc
the building Taking a stand near the
door. he waited for his victims 70
como from the church. Lassiter and
Mrs. Sawyer came from the church
mingling with the departing congre-
CATION. As they came down the steps
Mcpherson stepped forward and tap
ped Lassister on the shoulder
II want to see you a minute" said
Mcpherson IN a quiet tone.
Lassister half turned to Mcpherson
and said, "All right"
Mcpherson without further cere-
mony fred the fatal shot over the
uh uta4a ~
dropped without a groan TO the
ground. The bullet penetrated his
brain. The woman screamed. "Oh,
Charlie" and started TO run.
Shoots Terrified Woman.
ID you. I'll get you. too" yelled
Mcpherson, and he ired upon the
fleeing woman. She ran back into
the church.
Mcpherson. still welding the
weapon. turned and darted through
the startled throng OF churchgoers.
Nobody attempted TO stop him The
entire congregation was temporarily
petrined at the horror of the crime
committed almost upon the steps of
the church. Before the congregation
had awakened to full realization of
what had happened Mcpherson disap-
peared around the corner OF the
church.
DIR. /. l.. Chapman and DR.. L. c.
Ferebee were summoned to attend the
wounded. DR.. Chapman was the first
TO arrive upon the scene. When he
reached Lassister's side the latter was
Just breathing his last. The bullet en-
tered the right temple and came out
near the left eye. The woman had
been struck in the back and was in
a serious condition. She was carried
to the Norfolk Protestant Hospital.
Mrs. Sawyer lives with her mother
on Ohio Street She is divorcee and
has two small children. She lie about
twenty-six years old Mcpherson IS
about twenty-five years old.
few minutes after the shooting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-22

Radford, Va, Feb. 2t.--Next FRI
day. February 25. quarterly meet
ing Of the employees of the Norfolk ana
Western will be held at East Radford.
at Ii A. NJ.
Among the topics to be discussed
are Maintenance of Way Material.
by II. Smith How to Avoid DamaAgx
10 Freight and Equipment" by D. Ne
Jenkins; Duties of Ticket Agent
His Responsibilities TO the Public ana
Company" by Z. l.. Repass.
An open discussion will be held M
which the men will make suggestion1s
to promote efficiency. sfxs