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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

w. B. Hunt was in Joplin last
week.
Roy Talbot was visiting in
Baxter last weok.
James Harmon was on the sick
list with lagrippe last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Harmon
visited in Baxter last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sullivan
were Joplin visitors last week.
Mrs. J. L. Harmon visited in
Riverton Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Mrs. Jennie Smith Of Mt
Hope spent Monday with Mrs.
James Harmon.
MIR. and Mrs. A. V. Smith were
in Miami, Bluejacket, WEIGH and
other Oklahoma points last Fri
day on real estate business.
Mrs. Mollie yCrooms, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jno.
Jones, for sometime, returned to
her home in st. Joe, Mo-, last
Thursday.
Doc Fail was up to Columbus
Thursday. He says up there
the gang all shouts for Columbus
and inquiries about Baxter on the
quiet.
J. H. Hanna, manager Of the
Hood store, has bought for his
residence a new house built by c.
w. Gather and located in the
southeast portion OF the city.
Mrs. Opal Hesser entertained
Saturday afternoon, organized
q club for the summer. Miss
nellie Weaver elected president.
Misses Hazel Goodwin, nellie
Weaver, Swannie Smith, Audrey
Smith, Ruth Barnes, Mabel
FUNNEL, Margaret 0pperman,
Irene Dent, Mrs. Wallie Covey,
Mrs. ]. Bragg Smoot, Mrs.
Merton Goodeagle.
John Polster, buyer for the
Polster Bros. Store, returned
Saturday from St. Louis where
he spent the week in the whole.
sale markets Tor spring and
summer. Mr.. Polster says heI
bought extra heavy this spring
and notwithstanding the high
prices prevailing he selected
merchandise of the better grades
the demand for which has been
greatly increased in Baxter OF
late.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
THE CITY IN BRIEF

Porter Clark is at his home in
Galena on account Of sickness.
Miss Grace Perkins visited Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin Cooper in Col
umbus Tuesday,
Mrs. Will Lee will leave this
week for Colorado for the benefit
Of her health.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Grartham
were In Pittsburg Tuesday on a
business ,errand.
L. A. Woody, proprietor Of
The Leader, 10 at Weatherford,
Okla, this week.
Try the job printing depart
ment of The News. Prices are
as low as any, workmanship and
material &C nsidered.
Miss Opal Wells, who is attend.
ing school Of Granny, Mo-, visit
ed with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. ]. Wells, the week end.
Miss Zelina Smith OF CRANKY,
returned to her home Monday
after a visit with her cousin,
Miss Thema Wells.
If anything out OF the ordinary
happens, telephone it " The
News News is our hobby and
just what we want.
Mr.. and Mrs c. +. Ferguson
and son. Clifford, spent the week
end at independence with Mrs.
Ferguson's mother. Clifford re-
NAMED there to spend the week
with his grandmother.
McAboy's Meat Market is OPP
posjte the postoffice, whore most
careful attention is given all
orders for meats, fish. etc. Your
trade is solicited.
F. F. Bastein, an employee of
the Vinegar Hill Mining Co..
was transferred to Baxter Springs
last week. Mr.. Bastein is assist
ant purchasing agent for that
company.
Reuben Jensen came Saturday
from Everest, Kans., to take a
position as Assistant Manager of
the Long-Bell Lumber Company.
He has had considerable exper-
fence in the lumber business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
Classy Store

The installation of a large and
magnificent soda fountain in the
Page drug store last week practi-
cally completes the equipment
of what may truthfully be said
to be the most modern and most
beautiful store of its kind in the
county and we doubt if anything
in the state surpasses it. Jas. G.
Page, the new proprietor of an
old and popular store, is possess. d
of the optimism and progress
iveness that makes cities. Begin
ming with an old fashioned build
ing he first had the floor lowered
to the level of the sidewalk, then
installed a plate glass front Of
the latest style, using white
enamel brick and copper trimm-
ingsI costly mahogany show and
wall cases were then installed
and finally his elegant soda foun-
tain. Several thousand dollars
were invested in the improve
ments but Mr.. Page is not at all
doubtful about it paying for
itself in increased patronage for
the store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
Busby's Minstrcls Won Loud
Applause

The best tented show seen in
Grand Junction in a long time
was produced last evening when
the MINISTRIES, owned and pro-
duced by j. NJ. Busby, appeared
before a crowd that packed the
seats. The show is full Of tune
full and humorous acts and keeps
the audience in roar of laughter
from start to finish. The singing
had all the facinating qualities
which only the negro can impart,
won loud applause. The band
yesterday entertained the crowd
at the parade and won many
compliments for their excellent
grade of music.-Grand Junction
Journal.
Busby's Mintsrdls will exhibit
in. Baxter Springs on Tuesday,
March 20, 8 p. m. Parade at
noon.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
A New Lumber Yard.

Sheldon E. Cook, of Golden
City, Mo-, will establish a new
lumber yard here, on his lots
south of Mayor Wizards home.
The space occupied by the yard
will be approximately l00x1 30.
The buildings will be OF the latest
models, and work will be started
on them within a few days. MIR.
Cook is a lumberman of wide ex-
perience and will no doubt, make
a success of his new undertaking.
This is the fifth lumber yard for
Baxter Springs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
School Notes.

Miss Dorothy Smith is back at
school after a short illness.
James Chubb has recovered
from his illness and is back with
US again.
Play practice for Princess
Chrysanthemum has been going
on all week and the pupils are
sure going to put on some pro-
gram.
Owing to the fact that the
paper was over crowded last
week we had to leave the school
notes till this week.
Rose & chatham are building
seven houses in the south part OF
town. "Bill" Jones was awarded
the contract for plumbing
P. B. Vandament, editor of The
Waterman, at WEIGH, Okla, was
in town last Friday, attracted
hither by the loud noise the old
town is making. He paid The
News office a fraternal call.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

The younger set OF the town
held a dance at the Hotel Baxter
Friday night. Those who at
tended are Misses Marie Covey,
nellie Weaver, Swanie Smity, Ha-
eel Goodwin, Mabel Rummel,
Irene Dent, Margaret Opperman
and Mesdames Opal Hesser, o.
M. Spratt and ]. B. Smoot and
Messrs. Ted Treece, Glen Den
ny, u. S. Wells, Arthur Johnson,
Clare Rehm, Harry Goldstein, o.
M. Spratt, Robert Mason Edgar
Mason, Frank Brewster, Glare
Youse.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
WANT COLUMN

Piano for Sale---High grade in
strument little used; cost $500,
will sell for $3.50 if taken at once.
Can arrange easy terms. Address
c. j., care the News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

64Oa Homesteads in Montana,
new law just passed. New towns,
business opportunities. Send 25c
for map and information. Ad-
dress, u. S. Commissioner, Out
look, Mont.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Position Wanted --- by young
man of good education and hab-
its. Not afraid of work. Any
thing considered. Inquire at the
News Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

For Sale--Span FIVE year old
mules, about 1900 lbs, also 8 in
Fl. Smith wagon and brass
mounted harness nearly new. In
ouire at Geo. Skies Feed Yard.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

For Sale---All my timber on
Kansas-Oklahoma line, east Of
Enyart's. A bargain if taken
soon. Call or write me, r. 4,
Baxter, Kansas. Miss F. A.
Wade.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

For Sale---Six rooms, bath and
basement strictly modern home,
water, gas and electricity. Fine
corner 100x166 feet. $4,000.
See Fail & Bartlett.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

New 5 room house and garage,
so foot lot, city water, 800.
Fail & Bartlett Agency.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

BAXTER LODGE No, Il, cts
A F & A N. Stated Com - sy.ss.Ss@
munic ,iions on the first and fl~5XS%h
third Mondays Of each HNVXN
mouth in Masonic Hall, ut AGE
T:3) D. M. Visiting Brothers =
are always welcome.
GE. LUNDGREN. W. N.
F. L. BREWSTER. soc
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

For Sale---120 acres close in,
good mineral prospect; 800 per
acre, a bargain. Fail & Bartlett.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

We have a number of desirable
lots for sale at bargain prices.
Fail & Bartlett. =
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

New house, a rooms and bath.
piped for gas. City water. $1,000
part down, balance like rent.
Fail & Bartlett.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

For the best meats, sanitary
handling and prompt service 60
to r. F. Hartley & Sons Market.
Fresh fish and oysters, butter
and eggs.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Good second hand Gas Range
for sale Vowel & Platter, Phone
SO.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

9 room house, 2 story, lots 20
x142 feet, fine shade, barn, hen
house $4,000 or will sell house
and 100x142 feet for $4,000. See
Fail & Bartlett Agency.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Drill Rigs Wanted---To work
iu the Oklahoma-Kansas field.
Price SIPS per foot. Vinegar
Hill Zinc Co., phone 148.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

For Sale---40 acres of land, well
improved, good house, barn and
out buildings. Small orchard,
berries, etc. IL acres sowed in
wheat, good bottom land. Price
$4,000 per acre. Three miles
south of Lincolnvile, one and
one-half mile east of P eoria school
house. Call or write Baxter
Springs, Route 2, John N. Straub.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Painter and Paper Hanger
First class. Phone 221, will call
and make estimates. W. A.
Little.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

One good Spring Wagon for
sale or trade Vowel & Platter.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15
Notice.

N0IlCe.
Dead and valueless stock taken
care of free within eight miles of
Baxter. Phone M. A. Patton at
McAboy's Meat Market. Tele-
phone 1876.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Good second hand Cook Stove
for sale Vowel & Platter, Phone
SO.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Lost - College pin. Kinks
vile, Mo-" engraved on back,
three Ms on front, lost some
where on Main street. Please
return to Miss Baldwin at the
Baxter State bank.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Want to Buy---A half inch mo-
tor pump. Smith the Plumber.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Lost Pair of gold bowed BIZ
focal spectaclesl Name Dr. F.
r. Deans on case. Reward for
return to Tom Faught's grocery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

For Heavy Truck and Team
Service call Skies Feed Yard.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

Red Top Seed for Sale by R.
o. Thomas, Route 2.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-15

One National Cash Register for
sale Vowel & Platter, Phoue 80.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24
new BOOKS
TWENTY CHILDREN'S BOOKS
ADDED TO LIBRARY.

Twenty new c~hildren's books have
recently been added to the city Ii
brary, but they will, in all probable
ity, not be placed on the shelves I'M
til Mrs. Laity, the regular librarian,
RECEIVERS from her attack of typhoid
fever that has incapacitated her for
the past few weeks. The subjects
treated in the new works range from
fairy stories to philosophy, each
treated in a name sufficient to en-
tighten the child's mind and at the
same time avoid the "~heaviness''
which so many authors are unable to
evade in writing for children. Mrs.
Laity is not expected to return to her
duties for some weeks, Mrs. C. II.
Roberts remaining in charge until
she is able to resume.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24

p. m; two shows in the evening.
7:30 and 9.15.
\ Pierre dispatch states that
among the small country newspapers
which are reported to have dropped
out of the game in the past few
weeks on account Of high cost OF OPP
Grafton are the Carter News, Nowlin
News and Sulphur Match.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Soule were de-
partures by the south train this
morning, en- route 30 Los Angeles,
Cal, on a tour of the Pacific coast
section. Their absence will cover a
period of about six weeks.
Rev. d. j. Mitterling, OF this city,
yesterday at Ramona conducted the
funeral services of the late Comrade
o. Berniger. Deceased was past so
years of age and was a pioneer resi-
dent of Lake county.
A social half hour will follow the
prayer meeting service at the Meth
odist church tomorrow evening. A
good attendance at the prayer service
is desired. The pastor will discuss
the subject, THE Idle Christian"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24
THE LEGISLATURE
MUCH BUSINESS WAITING
ENANDER HAS BILL TO
CURB AUTOISTS.

Pierre, Jan. 24.-As the hour set
for re%convening Of the legislature ap-
preached it became more and more
doubtful that there would be enough
members here TO transact business at
this afternoons session. AT moor no
train had arrived from the eastern
part of the state and it was not
thought likely that any would be
here in time TO permit resumption of
the session at the scheduled time of
2 O'Clock. A train from the west last
night brought most of the members
from that section of the state. The
chances are that the opening will be
delayed until tomorrow morning.
Representative Birch, of Grant
county, has finally got his initiative
petitions ready and is sending them
out. In these 1t is made the duty of
the women's board of Investigation
of the state annually to visit and in
spect all hospitals, detention homes
and converts in the state to examine
into operating conditions, sanitation
and the health conditions. A like
bill will be presented for legislative
action and if it is not passed Mr..
Birch says he will present his initia-
tive measure and make that one of
the issues of the next campaign. A.
new bill with different regulations
has been prepared by Senator Ander-
son, of Fall River county, covering
the admission of the wives and wild
ows of old soldiers to the state sol
diers' home.
Would Curb Autoists.
Representative Evander, of Rob
erts county, has formulated a bill de
filming the laws of the road so far as
automobile traffic is concerned. He
defines the rights of drivers and pc
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24

of employing the worn out general
assembly room method which was a
poor one from both the intellectual
and the sanitary point of view. Each
teacher, so far as possible will have
under her charge in the study room
the same pupils she has in her
classes. For example, the geometry
pupils will study together in the same
room with their teacher.
Supt. May is of the opinion that
there are few schools In the entire
country who have this plan and
thinks it will work out successfully.
The idea has been followed in the
Chicago high schools for years and
there seems to be no desire to change
there, as near as 1t can be ascertain
ed. That the smaller high schools
throughout the country will adopt
the plan seems to be the general be-
lief.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24
PAVING EXPENSES
SENATOR URDAHL TAKES EN-
PENDITURE STATEMENT
TO PIERRE.

When Senator Hans Urdahl return
ed to Pierre a few days ago he took
with him a complete statement of the
local paving expenses which the COM
mittee on appropriations of the state
legislature will consider and bring
forward for action In the closing
weeks of the session.
According to G.. A. Trimmer, city
engineer, the paving will be done re-
CARELESS Of state aid except for the
fact that if the state will not assist,
money for the work must be raised
in some other manner. The legisla-
ture, however, is more anxious to see
that the estimates for the work are
correct, is Mr.. Trimmer's belief, rath-
er than to deny the city any aid in
completing the paving.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24
Three GAMES
PLENTY OF BASKET BALL THIS
WEEK END.

Three basket ball games are carded
for Madison teams this week end, all
of which are to be played at home.
Friday night the Normal team meets
the Trinity college five, of Sioux City.
at the Normal gymnasium and Sat
urday night, the high school meets
Yankton high on the high school
court. As a preliminary to the latter
contest, there is a game between the
high and Normal school girls.
Yankton is not considered as for
midable an opponent as Sioux Falls
as the team has not yet met any of
the leading state schools, the vic
tories registered being over compar-
atiyely weak opponents. Coach Gar
ges, of the local school, however,
does not underrate Yankton a par
ticle and is working the boys hard
for a hard game.
Normal has tough opposition i'm
Trinity college. From all Coach
Wagner of the team can gather, the
Sioux City outfit has defeated both
Morningside and Ames colleges and
overwhelmed other teams by high
scores. He does not expect his team
to win, but promises = hard fought
contest. This battle should be well
worth seeing. as Trinity has a real
team.
The Normal team returned Friday
from a northern trip on which it met
three successive defeats. Huron col
lege won from the locals, 27 TO &c,
but the Aberdeen and Glendale Nor
mails were victorious by decisive mar
gins. Since its return, however, the
local teachers have been playing
better basket ball and Coach Wagner
expects a better showing from now
on.
Seven games remain to be played.
They are with Glendale, Aberdeen,
I Spearfish, Springfield, University of
South Dakota, North Dakota Aggies
and Huron college, all on the local
court. All these teams are guaran-
teed $50 and the Aggies are to re-
| ceive SIS. This means that a good
attendance must be drawn at each
} game to make expenses.
There may be a change in the ath-
letic policy of the school next season,
as the apathetic attitude of Madison
sport followers makes it impossible
for the Normal to bring first class
teams here without losing money.
An even break on the season is salts
factory as there is no desire. ii is
said, on the part of the school author
tiles to make money on athletics.
AS a preliminary to the Normal
Trinity game Friday night, the fives
of the Methodist and Baptist
churches will meet, the contest to be
gin at 7:45 and the main game to
follow Immediately at the its con-
clusion.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24
EXAMS" TOMORROW
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS PREPAR-
ING FOR SEMIANNUAL
TESTS.

That semiannual period of t%errors,
in high school parlance semester
exams" will descend upon the local
pupils tomorrow, continuing until
the close Of school, Friday afternoon.
Many are the good resolutions that
have been made regarding study and
there was an absence of the usual
schoolboy lightheartedness in going
about the days routine.
One youth was convinced that "he
would get through in everything pro-
vided that his instructor gave him
questions that we've had in tests"
Another was not quite so sure, but
figured he would get by in three
out of four and might scrape through
the latter If they gave them stuff they
knew" The girls said little-for a
wonder-because most of them were
sure they'd funk everything" and in
the same breath confided they were
sure of passing in everything"
Supt. S. T. May was almost certain
today that some of the rooms in the
new wing would be ready for occu-
pancy at the end of next week. The
home economics rooms are practically
ready for use now aside from a few
minor parts that will be finished
this week.
1t Is the plan to have the
pupils study in small study rooms
containing from fifty to sixty instead
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24
COMING HOME
FOURTH SOUTH DAKOTA IN
PANTRY ORDERED HOME.

Sioux Falls, Jan. 24.-The Fourth
South Dakota infantry regiment, or
dered home from the Mexican Dor
der by the war department with other
national guard organizations, ~totaling
$4,000 men, has been placed i'm the
second of three groups and ii Is prob
able that it will entrain during the
early part of February. The move
ment is to begin on January 28. ac-
cording to announcement made today
at Gen. Funston's headquarters at
San Antonio as reported in a dis
patch by the Associated Press, and
it is estimated a month will be re-
quired to complete the movement.
Organizations in group l will leave
the border first, the others to follow
fast as transportation facilities
permit. BY the first of March, at
the latest. the Coyote regimenters
should be back on South Dakota soil.
Other information secured from
authentic sources here is to the eff
feet that the South Dakota regiment
will be mustered out at Fort Crook,
Neb.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24
RETURN FROM TOUR
MIR. AND MRS. THOMAS L..
THOMPSON HOME FROM
WEDDING TOUR.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas l.. Thomp-
son, of Leroy ownship, have return
ed from their wedding tour which
included a visit with friends in
P%latteville, Wis, and points in Min
nesota.
Mr.. Thomas l.. Thompson and Miss
Bertha l.. Hide were married in
Trinity Lutheran church, in this city,
January /, 1917, by the Rev. Olin
Reigstad. The wedding party enter
ed the church to the music of a we'd
ding march played by Miss Minerva
Olsbo. The bridal couple was attend
ed by Miss Aida Deyik, cousin of the
bride, and Mr.. Clarence Thompson,
brother of the groom. The bride
wore a gown OF white crepe de chine
trimmed with silver lace and carried
a bouquet of white roses and sweet
peas. The bridesmaid was attired in
a pale blue gown and carried white
carnations.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the guests repaired to the home of
the groom's sister, Mrs. Elf Hide,
where dinner was served, about fifty
being in attendance.
Out of town guests were Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Sexe, Mrs. Harry Stow
ell and Mr.. Ole Thompson, Of Can
ton, and Mr.. Knute Thompson. of
Sioux Falls.
Mr.. Thompson is a prosperous
young farmer OF Leroy township,
where the couple will reside.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-01-24
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destrians, and further provides that a
copy of the law be made a part of
the license issued to each automobile
owner In 1t he gives the right of
way to pedestrians al all crossings
and requires all automobiles to stop
before crossing a railroad track.
The regulations covering hunting
and fishing on boundary waters Of
the state have been amended TO fix
the same dates for opening Of the
hunting season i'm South Dakota as in
Minnesota and North Dakota, and
giving game wardens concurrent ju-
risdiction with those Of adjoining
states TO the edge of boundary wa
ters. Like bills are to be prepared
and presented in North Dakota and
Minnesota.
To Discuss Prohibition.
A meeting has been arranged for
tomorrow evening in the half of the
house for a discussion of the pro-
visions of the A%ntisaloon league pro-