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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Wyman T. McClaren, one and
a half years old, colored, died
Monday and was buried in the
Baxter cemetery Tuesday of last
week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Friday, K. L. Heiskel was
called to Joplin on account of his
brothers sickness. He reports
that the gentleman is improving.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Walter Hartley has bought q
Buick.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Excavations were started last
Friday for a 5000 modern
residence for Harry Harris which
will be located near Walter
Apples house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Mrs. A. Urinary, on Sunday,
moved to Arkansas City, Kan,
where she is expected to live with
one of her daughters.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

J. T. McAndrews has laid the
foundation for a six room house
west of the school house.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Leonard Stoskopf bought a
binder from Jacqueth & Gilman
last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Mrs. R. NJ. Hale of Falkland,
Okla, visited Mr.. and Mrs. R. E.
Rosenstein last week and took in
the Chautauqua.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Mrs. Anna Peake spent several
pleasant days in Joplin last week
visiting friends and relatives.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Quinn and
son of Galena visited M. W.
Robertson and the family Sum-
daY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Walter Hartley has bought s
Buick.
Walter E. Mcbride is clerkinl
in the Golden Rulegrocery store
Eli Kahn is the possessor of 8
new Chevrolet bought of Hood &
Sons.
Miss Ethel Fry Of Webb City
spent last week with Mrs. Edith
King.
Dainty, delightful designs In
summer fabrics at The Golden
Rule. Prices always right.
Leonard Stoskopf bought q
binder from Jacqueth & Gilman
last week.
J. T. McAndrews has laid the
foundation for a six room house
west of the school house.
Mrs. Lesbia Foster of Falkland,
Okla, spent Sunday with the
Rosenstein family.
Willard brothers bought a two
ton Indiana truck last week from
Jacqueth & Gilman.
Mrs. Anna Peake spent several
pleasant days in Joplin last week
visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Harland of
Miami, Okla, spent the Fourth
with Mrs. Anna Peake and the
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Quinn and
son of Galena visited M. w.
Robertson and the family SUM-
day.
Mrs. R. M. Hale of Falkland,
Okla, visited Mr.. and Mrs. R. E.
Rosenstein last week and took in
the Chautauqua.
J. o. Goodwin, VIII Goodwin
and John Cooper went down on
the White river Saturday for a
fishing trip.
j. G. Hendrick, who is in
charge of the local Office of the
American Metal company, spent
the week end in Checotah, Okla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Good
eagle spent the Fourth at Pawnee,
Okla, with friends and relatives.
They drove down in their
Marmon.
A detail report of the flag pole
fund will be made as soon as the
railing has been placed around
the cannon and pole, and the flag
is received from a New York firm.
Mesdames T. M. Meyerding
and Clara Roberts have bought
the little lunch room and room
ing house the other side Of the
Frisco depot.
Excavations were started last
Friday for a $4,000 modern resi-
danoo fo, uovrx, uo,.-;c 1.,hioh
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Harland of
Miami, Okla, spent the Fourth
with Mrs. Anna Peake and the
family.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
ENTgRE CORPS OF THIS
YEARS TEACHERS HIRED

AT . meeting of the school direct
ors Of district No. 80, held in the
Grade school building last Monday
evening, applications were on Tile
form all OF this years teachers, for
the same positions next year, and
the applications were accepted by the
board. As the techers in the grade
school have given good satisfaction,
it is the general opinion that the
board has acted wisely
The teachers consist Of.
Eighth grade, A. W. Fuller,
teacher and principal
Seventh grade, Mrs Morton.
Sixth grade, Miss Blanche Clark
Fifth grade, Mrs. Shook.
Fourth grade Miss Nellie Orr
Third grade. Miss Evelyn Nelson.
Second grade, Miss zena Lyon.
First grade, Mrs. G. X. Webster.
Music, Miss Shepherd.
The absence OF Mr.. Pfaffle creates
a vacancy in the treasurer's office,
and ]. A. Fenton was selected as
treasurer Of the school district.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
An OPPORTUNITY TO BEAU
THY HOME AND SCHOOL.

The department of forestry at the
University of Idaho is prepared TO
send TO residents of the state linn
tied number of shade and forest
trees which it has tested and can
recommend for general planting. The
trees range in price from 1c each up
TO 30c Most species are offered at
~ and sc each which includes the
cost of packing and drayage. For
bulletin giving further details, ad-
dress G. H. Shattuck, department of
forestry, Moscow, Idaho.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
Worms Make Children Fretfui.

Childrn suffering from worms are
duh and irritable. puny and weak of
ten grind their teeth and cry out in
sleep, being a constant source OF
worry to their Parents. Kickapoo
Worm Killer is mild laxative rem
edy in candy tablet form that child
rem like to take. Promptly effective.
II kills and removes the worm from
the system. Irregular appetite and
bowel movement. lack of interest in
play are sure signs of worms. Re
lieve your child of this burden. Az
all druggists, csc.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
J CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Corner Meridian and State Street
on the car linel ". L. Straub, Min
lister. Residence SN corner Broad
way and Meridian streets on cal
line,l
Regular services as follows
Bible School at 10 am W. f. Hay
den, Supt.
Preching at II am. and 7.s0 pm.
every Sunday teXcept 4th Sunday.)
Preaching at Ustick fourth Sunday
in each month.
Ladies Aid meets every two weeks
as announced.
c. w. B. M. meets first Wednesday
in each month.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16


Joel L. Priest, the popular general
agent of the O. S. l.. at Boise, last
Wednesday announced that his COM
pany offers SITS in prizes to the
boys of Idaho for pig raising, under
the auspices of Prof. Center, ofAthe
agricultural extension department of
the University of Idaho. This is for
boys between the ages of 10 and is
who are members of pig clubs. The
first prize is 800; second $50 and
Sd is $25. The judging viii be based
on the total growth from birth to
time of contest, to be held in Sep
tember. The pigs will be those born
this year, and their ages will run
from 6 to months. Information can
be obtained from Prof. Center, at
Boise. {
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
You Need a Spring Laxative.

DIR. Kings New Life Pills will re-
move the accumulated wastes of
winter from your intestines, the bur-
den of the blood. Get that sluggish
spring fever feeling out of your sys-
TEN, brighten your eye, clear your
complexion. Get that vim and snap
of good purified healthy blood. DR..
Kings New Life Pills are non-grip-
ing laxative that aids natures pro
cess, try them tonight At all drug
gists. 25c.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

Mrs. j. A. Fenton reports that SIC
has been raised for Belgian relief,
$40 of this amount being realized at
the cooked food sale Saturday. A
check was received yesterday for So
from Mrs. D. NJ. Hamilton, of Middle
ton. The $16 has been forwarded to
the Literary Digest Belgian Child
ren's Relief Fund. This magazine
has raised 100000 to aid the child
rem of Belgium. AS 81 will keep a
child from starving for month, each
amount, however small, is help.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
A FINE NEW WASHING POWDER

The California Washing Powder is
home product. being made by C. S.
Chamberlain. at 912 O'Farrell ST..
Boise. Mr.. Chamberlain was in town
this week and presented samples OF
this excellent washing powder that
makes your clothes white as snow"
to the people, and he expects to
sample the country districts later on,
Price csc, at Gafrett's or Webbs. in
Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

An examination will be held at
various points in Idaho on the third
Tuesday in April to secure two young
men who can qualify for admission
to the e. S. naval academy as mid
shipmen next June. Congressman
Smith has been requested by the
secretary of the navy to nominate
eight young men TO take the exami-
nation.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
FINE CLASS OF GRAD
YATES FOR 1917.


The graduating class of the Merid-
ian Rural High school for 1917 will
probably consist of ten members. The
school will close for the year on Fri
day. May 18th. and the graduating
exercises vii be held at date about
the same time The class consists
of four boys and six girls Jeanette
Clark, Edith Starr. Fay Whitlock,
Grace Whitlock, Gladys Allen, Ina
Waggoher, Eugene Kaigler, Ralph
Beery, Q. G. Thurman, Harvey Pow
Iers.
The directors of the Rural High
school will meet early next month at
date 20 be decided upon later. The
purpose of the meeting is to select a
corps of teachers for next year The
members of the board have not givei
out information as to whether tn
sfpresenta faculty will be retained, bu
! it is understood that perhaps one o
: more of the teachers have plans Il
taking pesitions elsewhere in the lin
fof prs5hlotfun
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
MRS. W. T.. MONTGOMERY
Christian Church Reporter.

Beginning with this week, the
Christian church has regular re-
porter for all items OF church inter
est. Mrs. W. J. Montgomery has
consented TO assume the responsible
ity. Those having church items for
publication should send them to her
not later than Tuesday.
w, L. Straub, Minister
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
State Help for Blind.

The blind relief bill, fathered by
Senator Curtis. and known as senate
bill No. 81, was signed by Governor
Alexander yesterday and becomes a
law 1t gives ss a month"; to each
adult blind person who has been g
resident of the state for seven years.
Miss Arminda Beery, of Meridian, is
worthy person who should be re-
membered under this new law.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES.

is now growing steadily in every de-
partment The need of basement
under the building has been felt for
some time past, but has been delay
ed until the opening of the spring
weather. Some time ago, the Loyal
Berean Glass took the initiative in
raising the necessary funds for this
work and have made possible this
much needed Improvement The
basement is now under construction
and will soon be ready for use The
class and the church are pleased with
the number of men who have been
assisting with the excavation work
The Ladies Aid have been providing
dinner at the church for those who
are at work. Keep your eye on the
Loyal Berean Glass.
On last Sunday the morning SER
ice was we'll attended Rev. W. L..
Straub delivered a sermon setting
forth the scriptural teaching on the
subject of Weekly Observance of
the Lords supper" At the close &of
the service, two united by placing
their membership making total
of 8 additions in the last four weeks.
At the evening service, practically
every seat was filled. Several slides
were shown on the canvas. Rev.
Straub delivered sermon on The
, Divinity of Christ. There was a hap
tismal service at the close. The
| choir is assisted regularly by clar-
ionet and cornet.
| Next Sunday at IL a m the sermon
will be entitled Our Lords Final
Commission" At 7.3e D. M. the sub
ject will be a Midnight Duet" All
the songs will be sung from the can
vas, as shown by the stereopticon.
Come and assist with the twilight
chorus of the evening.
Tuesday afternoon and evening
April 6th, Mrs. Lottie P. Shotwell
of Seattle, WASH, President of Wes
Washington G. w. D. M will deliye
two addresses in the interest of thi
missionary organization. W. H. an
, Mrs. Straub are we'll aequainesS
with her and her work. Further al
nouncement will be made from tn
: pulpit. s-,,5y..s,.
: The entertainment by local talel
given by the Loyal Berean Glass, @
Thursday evening of last week at th
: Idle Hour, was a splendid success
: Much credit is due TO the class pre-
ident, DR.. II. T. Cook, for the eff
cient management of the prepari
! tions The proceeds go for the ne
basement.
The picture of each class in til
and will be shown on the canya
with the stereopticon, here. and a
our Sunday-schooI conventions Thos
wishing free picture of the clas
where they belong, should enroll i'm
mediately. Those who are alread.
enrolled should be there every Sun
day to make sure of being in TIL,
picture. Every one in the picture
will receive a complimentary pict
lure.
MRS. w. l.. MONTGOMERY
Christian Church Reporter.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

The big dredge orking lp Five Mile
is now short distance north of town
and will finish up in few days.
There is general regret expressed
over the fact that the dredge will not
finish east of town. In after years
when the need of drainage is felt in
the section east of Meridian, the peo-
pie will have such men as Dean Per-
kins of Boise to thank for blocking
the efforts to drain this land
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

The poultry raiser makes his great
est profit from the chickens which
are hatched before May 1st. The
early hatched cockerels are sold as
broilers when the broiler market is
at. its best. The flood of late Matched
broilers brings prices down and con-
gests the market.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

Arbor day will be observed by the
schools of Ada county on April Goth
it was announced this week by
County superintendent Miss Vance.
She hopes to get pupils and school
boards interested in beautifying the
school grounds of each district in the
county.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

HI. III. Beier, tester for the Boise
Valley Cow Testing association the
past several months, rendered the as
sociation his resignation that he
might assume the duties of county
farm agent of Kootenai county, to
which he had just been appointed.
The association appointed Herschel
Davidson of Meridian as his success
sor and Mr.. Beier left Wednesday
evening for his new position. Mr..
Beier's work has been very satisfac-
tory and the association is sorry to
lose him.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

The property of the defunct Boise
State bank will be sold at Boise at
private sale, and the property in
cludes NEA of block and lots Z
and of block z, all in Westyiew
addition to Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

Rev. DR.. Gillian, district superin-
tendent of the M. E. Church, was a
visitor in Meridian Wednesday. He
is advertising a big missionary con-
vention to be held in Boise next
month, in. which Methodist mission
aries from all over the world will
be heard
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

AS $4,000 plates were issued TO
auto owners in Idaho this year, it
is estimated that in 1917 not less
than 1900 will be issued. The Ii
cense fees will amount to an estmiat
ed total of s250,00O
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
EDITORIAL MENTION.

The Idaho State Legislature ad-
journed Saturday night at Boise. A
resume of the work done can be
found in another column of the
Times.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
sloan's I.iniment for Rheumatisrl

The torture of rheumatism the
pains and aches that make life un-
bearable are relieved by Sloan's Lin
iment. a clean clear liquid that is
easy to apply and more effective than
mussy plasters OF ointments beca ase
1T penetrates quickly without rub
bing. For the many pains and aches
following exposure. strains. sprains
ami muscle softness, ,Sloan's Lininent
is promptly effective. Always have
a bottle handy for gout. lumbago,
toothache, backache. stiff neck and
Iall external pains. All druggists.
csc.
The next number of the iyceum
course for the season will be Thurs
day evening. April 10th. when the
Brewers. musical entertainers, will
he here. The date previously an
lnouneed was two evenings later.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

On account of the storm last Fri
day evening not many We're in at
tendance at the community center
meeting. The next afternoon meet
ing will be Thursday. March %, in
Prof. Fuller's room, grade school.
The subject Boys" will be discussed
Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Morton will
read papers on ..The Adolescence
Age" and the !" Teen Age
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

AT an expenditure of $4,000 Ell.
and w. G. Dewey will start building
operations as soon as the weather
permits for a new theatre building
on 18th Avenue, for w. J Howell
1t will seat 500 and will be one of
the finest building of the kind in the
state.-Nampa Leader Herald.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16
Spring Colds are Dangerous.

spring NUlus Are DaHgeFOtts.'
Sudden changes of temperature and
underwear bring spring colds with
stuffed up head, sore throat and gem
eral cold symptoms. A dose of DR..
Kings New Discovery is sure relief.
this happy combination of antiseptic
halsams clears the heal, soothes the
irritatel membranes and what might
have been a lingering cold is broken
mp. Don't stop treatment when re-
lief is first felt as a half cured cold
is dangerous. Take DR.. Kings New
Discovery till your cold is gone.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

The allies are counting much for
victory on the reported shortage of
food in Germany and Austria, which
apart from any military successes,
should alone, they believe, weaken
the central powers into submission.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

No coal in town this week getting
to be an old story though. But in
a few weeks warm weather will be
here and we will forget all about the
coal hin.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

Reports come from Boise that Ex-
Governor John M. Haines. who has
been dangerously i'll, is slowly recoy-
ering his health.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-03-16

The Capital News says TIL. .McDer-
mott will conduct W.C.T.U. meet
ing at local church next week.
When did you join the w. G. T. U.
Tom?
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-10-12
BRITISH CAPTURE
1900 GERMANS
ADVANCE M FLANDERS CALLED
GREATEST VICTORY SINCE
BATTLE or MARINE.
GERMAN SEA RAIDER APPEARS
Famous Rover Shows Up in South
Seas and Sinks Three Amerl-
can NesseIe-cruiser De-
stroyed by u-Roat.

The anticipated renewal Of Field
Marshal Haigs big offensive in Elan
ders has begun and all the detectives
fthe first move have been won and
held.
AS in the preceding attacks, the
latest one was timed to the minute.
The British forces, at the given signal
at daylight, swarmed from their
trenches over ground narrowed by
myriads OF shells from the great array
OF artillery and all along the front Of
more than eight miles from south OF
Tower Hamlets to the north Of LANCE.
marke they made notable new gains
O terrain, inflicted heavy casualties
on the Germans, while themselves suf-
Iering slight losses, and took many
prisoners, large numbers OF whom
gladly surrendered in order to reach
a haven Of safety from the maelstrom.
The attack was delivered with all
the dash of previous offensives, and
swiftly and surely the Britishers, not
withstanding heavy counter attacks at
various points, took positions that had
been marked out for themi some Of
them to depth Of more than mile.
More than 1900 German prisoners
had been passed behind the lines when
the latest official communication con-
corning the days fighting was sent
and many others we're being gath
cred In.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-10-12
KILLS NEWLY-ENGAGED GIRL
Slayer Gives Self Up and Admits Thst
Jealousy Was Cause Of the
Shooting.

Troy N. YIN fit of jealousy, Ar,
thur P, Zeh, "a, son of prominent
physician of Watervliet, shot and
killed Miss Adelaide F. Mccarthy, also
of Wateryliet, his fiancee, just two
hours after publicly announcing his
engagement. The girl was killed at
her home in the presence Of her father
and mother.
Zeh arrived at Miss McCarthy's
home in his motor car and entered the
house, carrying a shotgun. His IL
ancee and her parents met him in the
front parlor; expressing establishment
at seeing him armed. With scarcely
word the young man took aim and
fired.
Instead Of surrendering to the DO
lice here. Zeh drove to Albany, where
he gave himself up and confessed tho
crime. Jealousy, he said, was the
cause.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-10-12
PENALTIES 70 Be ENFORCED az
U. 8. AGAINST REVENUE
sLAcKERs.
DEMAND PERSONAL REPORTS
List Of Places and individuals Wha
Must File Figures With Gov
ernment--AiI Data Will
De Verified.

Washington. Notice to the public
to make its tax returns to the gov,
eminent under the new war revenue
law was issued by Internal Revenue.
Commissioner Roper in an lnterpreta,
tive statement of the laws operation.
Warning was given that in no case
would the government take the initiai
tive in getting returns, although all
returns would be verified, and that
everybody should promptly communt
cate with the nearest revenue officer,
Persons failing to make returns,
Roper announced, will be regarded az
tax slackers and penalties will be en-
forced against them. AS outlined III
the statement, the following persons
are affected, and must make returns
to the government:
"All individuals receiving incomes
Of more than $1,000 a year.
"All corporations, joint stock com.
panies and associations.
"All distillers, rectifiers, wholesak
ers and retailers, holders Of distilled
spirits intended for sale or to be OF!
fered for manufacturing purposes.
All dealers in fermented liquors on
malt liquors, wines, cordiRls. liQueurss
domestic or imported.
IAN dealers in soft drinks, table
waters and carbonic acid gas.
"Ail manufacturers Of and dealers
in cigars. cigarettes, tobacco, snuff
and cigarette papers.
"All carriers OF freight, express or
passengers and an operators OF pipe
lines
"All dealers in life, marine, inland.
fire and casualty insurance.
"All manufacturers and wholesale
dealers in motor vehicles of every
and, musical instruments. motion pick
ture films, jewelry, boats, .sportine
goods, perfumes, cosmetics. medicinal
preparations, chewing gum and cam
eras.
"All proprietors OF amusement
places, including cabarets.
AN persons executing legal docui
ments Of any type.
IAN traders in produce or stock exc
changes and boards of trade.
IAN importers of merchandise.
"All manufacturers or importers Of
playing cards"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-10-12
TO CLEAR COUNTRY OF SPIES
Department of Justice With Sweeping
Authorization Is Taking Steps
to That End.

Washington. - Additional govern
mental organizations, with sweeping
powers, granted under recent acts OF
congress. are being formed to con-
duct the campaign to rid the United
States Of treason and sedition.
The department Of justice viii have
q new bureau, in charge of John Lord
Brian Of Buffalo, as special assistant
to the encouragement for the pros
ecution-of "copperheads." who put OBJ
stacles in the way Of the conduct Of
tho war. o.<
The postoffice department is or
ganizing- a staff to enforce the trad
ing with the enemy law against the
publication of seditious articles by
foreign-language. and other news
papers.