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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
CALL FOR BIDS
ON CITY WELL
Council Decides to Proceed ia
Install Municipal Water
Plant-0ther Bus
mess

The city will 90 ahead with the
building of n municipal water works
At the regular meeting Of the council
last night it was voted to readvertise
forthwith for bids for drilling one
we'll to be about 1900 feet deep, ten
inch hole for the first four or five
hundred feet and 8 inch the rest Of
the way down. The city will furnish
the casing. Plans are also under con-
sideration for the construction Of o
reservoir rs feet in diameter and 20
feet deep, to store water in for emer-
bency purchases. The city hopes,
with the $4,000 voted and now on
hand, to sink the we'll, erect the pow
er house and install the machinery,
construct the storage reservoir and
run mains down through the business
district and put in fire hydrants. 1t
is not expected that it will be possible
to lay any service lines off the busi-
ness center. For this purpose addi-
tional bonds will have to be voted. A
complete water system for the city
will cost in the neighborhood of $780,
900, at present prices of material.
When the city council finished its
monthly routine business it adjourned
to Friday night, when the members
will devote their time exclusively to
the consideration of the Occupation
Tax Ordinance, that has been up for
passage for several weeks. The ordi-
nance was gotten up for the purpose
of revising and enlarging on the tax
laws of the city relative to privileges
for conducting different lines Of busi-
ness. 1t is a long instrument and will
probably keep the council occupied
for several hours.
Among the different items of busi-
ness disposed of last night was the ac-i
ceptance of the bond Of c. H. UpsOn,
recently appointed night policeman. 1t
was in the sum of $1,000 and was
signed by T. P. Lewis and ]. W. Kali
tenbach.
w. P. Howard, city clerk, filed his
demand for an increase in salary to
$500 a month, and appended there
to was the statement that if the coun-
Gil should not see fit to pay that
amount it might consider that he had
filed his resignation. Under the old
days the city clerks job didn't amount
to much, but now, Mr.. Howard says,
the duties takes all of his time. The
present salary is $4,000 a year and
the proposed jump to 5000 took the
members of the council off their feet.
They were not prepared to act on the
matter at once, and told Mr.. Howard
that they would give him a decision
before the first of the month.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
HORROR Of WAR
TOLD BY SOLDIER
Relates Experience in Battle
Zone and Shows the Hun
as He Really Is

Lieut.. Lewis D. Knight, who spoke
in the Library hall Wed. night on the
World War was greeted by an aud
fence that filed all the seats and
standing room as well.
The speaker paid q high compli-
ment to the patriotism Of this COM
munity so evident in the size Of his
audience. He also complimented the
band and thanked the members for
their help in behalf Of the forthcOm-
ing liberty loan, the success of which
he came to promote.
Lieut.. Knight, is q Misourian, but
served several months in the French
Army and in hospital work at the
front. He had experienced the hor-
rors of warfare in its intensity and
he had the faculty of graphic descrip-
ton that fairly transported his listen
ers to the field of battle, made them
hear the shrieking of the shells and
passed before their eyes a panorama
Of ruined villages, wrecked homes,
outraged women, tortured children
and soldiers writhing in the agonies
Of the poison gas.
Then he told his audience that all
the trials that had befallen France
and Belgium would be carried by the
Huns to our own land unless the Am
erican people continue firm and stand
squarely back of the government with
our resources in the purchase Of lib
erty bonds.
The Hun has bean guilty Of every
atrocity charged against them and
more, declared the speaker. He knew
what he was talking about, because
he had seen enough.
The speaker exhibited the paraphr-
MALTA of the soldier in different lines
of service; also showed several AZ
ticles captured from the Germans, in
cluding an officers helmet and along
side of It q German head piece; show
ing how the Hun OGieSr hold him.
self alOft from the privstA In the
service, Lieut. knight said the Am
srican oifiesr and the private wear the
samS slyis hSlmets -
n Rul,E ~ he sa&@ea e
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
AUGUST s THE FATAL DATE
Marriages Occurring Since Then Will
BE Disregarded by Boards

Washington, Sept. 25.-New edi-
tions of revised selective service re-
gulations issued today by Provost
Marshal General Crowder fix August
5 as the date from which draft boards
shall disregard marriages of men who
registered on September II as ground
for exemption.
Orders were issued today by the
provost marshal general to draft
boards to cease accepting cards Of be-
lated registrants on Monday, thus al
lowing the attaching of serial num-
bers to the registration to be COM
pleted. The date for the order of call
drawing can thus be fixed by General
Crowder next week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
KILLED IN RAILROAD ACCIDENT

Friends in this city received a let
ter from Mrs. Hermina Klaburn TO-
day announcing the death Of her hus-
band in q railway accident which Oe-
cured early in the week IN San An
tonic, Texas. Mrs. KlRburn was Mrs.
Hermina Tenelzee, daughter Of Her
mann Tenelzee Of this city, and lived
here the greater part of her life.
Edward Klaburn was instantly kill
ed as the result Of being caught BE-
meath q derailed locomotive IN the
Southern Pacific yards in San An
tonic, Texas. He was riding on the
foot board Of the tender Of the loco
motive which w. backing along The
tracks. As the tender passed bsnesth
q viaduet e was dsrsilSd instantly
killing Klabun and q fellow work
man.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
MINERS SHOULD
CLAIM EXEMPTION
''Man Who Sticks to His Indus
trial Post No Less a Patriot"
Says President Wilson

Washington, d. c., Sept. ga
nation wide campaign begun a month
ago by the American Mining Con-
gress to educate mining operators to
the necessity Of protecting themselves
against too serious depletion Of war
power through the new draft, has
brought hundreds of inquiries from
producers Of coal, oil and metals-for
blanks and instructions and has re-
suited in numbers of the larger min
ing companies sending representatives
to Washington to study the situation
and talk over with War Department
officials the possibilities Of extending
even the already liberal rulings SO
that there may be q more general ex-
emption Of employees in mines Of all
classes.
"The greatest Patriot is the man
who-though he may most desire to
go to the Front, will 60 or stay wher-
ever he is most needed by the Nation
at this time," says the Mining Con-
gress in a series of appeals to EN-
ployers and employees. "The Country
will be proud of the men behind the
men behind the guns in France and
the American who deserts his indus
trial post where he is essential as a
producer of war materials or fuel or
food, is a real and not a theoretical
Stacker"
The American Mining Congress has
addressed the governors Of all states
where mining is an industry, suggest
ing that proclamations be issued sup
plementing those Of President Wilson,
urging industrially essential men to
ask for the deferred classification to
which they are entitled under the
new Draft rulings and has fostered q
movement through which either the
War Department or the United States
Employment Service will issue a
badge or other form Of recognition of
the men who remain in necessary in
dustries by which they will be given
public standing as members Of "The
u. S. Industrial Army"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
NEW MILL FOR DOUTHAT

The F. and F. Mining company,
which is operating in the DOuthat dis
trict, has just finished proving out its
forty acre mineral lease, joining the
Wilson property on the south. The
company has two shafts into ore dirt
which shows up in rich deposits on
the upper run.
The prospect has developed to q
point that justifes a mill and the
company has purchased the Yellow
Jacket plant located on Spring river
north of Joplin. The mill is 200 ton
capacity, steam driven. Bids were re-
ceived Monday by the company fol-
the tearing down and moving Of the
plant to its new location.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27

to the ore at 200 feet and the second
one 22O feet, which shows up q good
twenty foot face in great paying
quantities. The oKo people have be-
gun to install two hand jigs lay outs,
at each shaft, with crusher and rolls.
With the splendid ore that is in sight
there is no question but what the COM
pany will pay for q large cOncentra-
ting plant with It's hand jigs in few
months. A. Mayerhof Of Commerce,
is in charge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
SHELTER TO WORK
FULL CAPACITY

One of the largest zinc smelters in
the world, operated by the Edgar
Zinc Company Of st. Louis, Mo-, To-
Gated at Cherryvale, Kan, will begin
operating to full capacity this week.
During the summer months it was
operated only about half capacity but
during the past thirty days fourteen
blocks have been placed in operation.
The remaining two, which make up
the sixteen blocks which composes the
plant will start to work.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
PRODUCERS SINKING SHAFT

The Producers Company whose
plant is located on a forty acre lease
in northwest Picher has begun sinking
its field shaft one thousand feet west
of the mill, on Tar river. The shaft
will be driven to $50 feet and as from
the drill records a good face of both
lead and jack show up from 230 to
.25O feet, drifting will begin at this
point and the dirt trammed to the
mill, which is now running one shift
regularly making q good recovery
from tn EMIL shaft. H. L. Jones is
superintendent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
RlALTO CHANGES OWNERSHIP

The Rialto Mining company, south
west of Picher, will resume active OPP
GRAFTON about October 2. Work was
begun Monday in the ground and also
in the plant to get it into shape for
immediate production. The plant has
been closed down three months, dur
ing which time it changed hands from
q Kansas City company, who had been
operating it but who were forced to
suspend operation owing to lack Of
efficient workmen. The new owners
are Calmean and Squieres Of Joplin,
who are mine operators Of wide ex-
perience and who can successfully op-
crate their new property.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
A LANDSCAPE

By ]. M. Smither
Hills of brown fringed with green
Rise beyond the vale,
Through the trees verdant screen,
Lies the rivers trail.
Sun aglow in the west,
Spilling golden light,
Heavens dome here possessed,
CLOVIS with splendor bright.
PARKWAY herds are seen,
Browsing lazily,
Yonder goes a limosine,
Glinting hazily.
From the tree chatters wild,
Fill the vivid air,
Nature wild, natures child,
Here and over there.
Oh! the life here displayed,
All sublime to see,
Handiwork on parade,
OF the Diety.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
CAN'T RAISE FRANCHISE RATE
Federal Court Holds Fixed Gas Price
Is q Contract

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 26.-Federal
Judge Mccall, in an opinion handed
down today, on the petition Of the
Knoxville Gas Company seeking an in
crease in rates, ruled that the fran
chise contract made by that company
with the city of Knoxville several
years ago still is binding and, while
admitting that there is need Of relief,
due to war conditions, Judge Mccall
held that his court, as a court OF
equity, cannot act in the case.
The case was regarded as a test
case for similar ones pending in sew
eral Southern cities.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27

sent and vote In the interest of their
constituents in Kansas, and in the ma
tion as well, who are producing the
foodstuffs of the world.
Real Men On Ticket
With Congressman ID. r. Anthony,
Jr., in the First; E. C. Little in the
Second, and p. P. Campbell in the
Third, all trained and able members;
and with Homer Hoch in the Fourth,
James C. Strong in the Fifth, Hays B.
White in the Sixth, ]. N. Tincher in
the Seventh and C. C. Mack in the
Eighth, Kansas will again take its
place as leader in the affairs of the
nation thru its strong, able, represent
ative congressional delegation.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
THE MINING NEWS
SILVER PLUME MILL
TO START OCTOBER 20

III STAkT UCIObEh ~
The Silver Plume Mining Company
which is erecting a new 300 ton steam
driven mill just north Of the Rebec-
ca mill at the state line will soon
have the plant finished. Contractor
John Chairman of Joplin dismantled
the onamena No. 4, formerly located
at Duenweg, which was purchased by
the Silver Plume company and is re-
building the plant, making fine pro-
gress since he started about Aug. Is.
The Silver Plume people expect to be
milling dirt over the new plant by
October 20.
The ground is being opened up and
one shaft shows up rich deposits Of
both lead and jack and the second one
is within a few feet of the ore body.
Drifting has begun from the first
shaft and by the time the mill is COM
pleted plenty of pay dirt will be on
the dumps ready for the mill. W. H.
Logan is general manager. Mr..
Logan is Superintendent Of the Blue
Bonnet mill at Hockerville, also.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
buy EARLY AND
SENSIBLE Gifts
christmas This Year Should
Be One of Conservative Buy
ing" Says State Chair
man

That all Christmas shopping be done
early in October and November, and
that Christmas gifts be limited to
gifts to little children and strictly
useful gifts, is the advice of the wo-
mems committee of the Kansas coun-
Gil of defense. Mrs. David Mulvane,
state chairman, has received requests
from Washington that the wOmenS
committee Of Kansas and Of Shawnee
county observe these suggestions, and
urge all members of the committees
do all they can to bring about conser-
vative Christmas buying.
The merchants of Kansas at the re-
quest of the national council Of de-
fense, will not keep their stores open
the evenings of Christmas week. The
public is urged to cooperate by buy
ing early. Several suggestions as to
Christmas presents are made, the first
of which is toys be the only exception
to the rule that all gifts be things
actually needed. Light articles that
will take little space are suggested as
gifts to be mailed. It is urged that all
gifts be mailed before December 5,
and that all shopping be done before
November 10. Another suggestion 10
that gifts be delivered in person, rath-
er than by mail or express, wherever
possible.
"Since it is the women who do most
of the Christmas shopping" said 4rS.
Mulvane, "the matter IL Of first i'm
portance to women, and ! am most
anxious that all the members Of the
womens committee do all In their
power to aid the government IN this
matter Of conservative Christmas buy
ing"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27

close attention throughout his lecture
and brought forth applause at fire.
quent intervals.
he called for the hands Of al who
proposed to help the government By
buying what Liberty bonds they could
and got every man In the house and
many women. he declared that Bax-
ter Springs was At the top Of the list
in point Of loyalty, and Il all AmsEies
would do a. well a. we have dons hsRl
and likely would do ct TIE eomiHB
drive the Hun would surely bp-ShiRy
ped 10 . stsndstin and AEisi wOuh
b GpaFod - H,1 ~ hT
|saista AInaKsa S.s
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27

DR.. Will Mckinney, who came here
from Los Animas, Colo, several
weeks ago to spend his furlOugh with
his wife and little daughter at the
home Of Mrs. McKinney's father, Geo.
D. Kelsey left Thursday for Chicago
where he will await orders to report
for military duty. DR.. Mckinney has
been navy recruiting officer in Fl
PasO, Texas, for the past thrss yoaES.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27
USING HAND JIGS
TO PAY FOR MILL

The rich strike Of zinc ore on the
OK0 lease, just south Of the Premier
mine on Main street in Picher, has
brought about the immediate install
ing Of hand Sgs on the prospect The
company has 4 forty acre lease, the
drill records showing that the entire
acreage Is underlAid with rich dspos-
its Of Jack.
Two shafts have ben put down, ols
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27

C. E. Burlingame, of Huntington,
West Virginia, and w. R. Fitch, who
have been in this city looking after
business interests, returned to Bartles-
vile, Okla, yesterday morning.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27

The many friends of S. D. Ford and
family will regret that they are pre-
pairing to move to Joplin the first Of
next week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-09-27

Miss Carmen Logan left Thurs. for
a visit with friends and relatives in
oswegO, Parsons and Labette, Kan.
The Press., 1918-12-26
UNION ROck Mo0dOW
rToo1

Samuel Heck was home for Christ mas.
 Miss Mary Bradway is at the home of her mother for the Christmas va cation.
 Mrs. Oscar Willis and son, Olin, went to Holland last Saturday and visited her daughter, Mrs. Ola Curtis, and family.
 Philadelphia has been home on a fur tough and visited at the home of MT and Mrs. Myron Heck.
 There were Christmas exercises with tree at the Rock Meadow school house last Friday evening. A good number was present to enjoy the ex- ercises by the children.
 Miss Elizabeth Gillingham, teacher of the Rock Meadow school, went Monday for a weeks vacation with her mother and sisters, who recently moved to New York city.
 Mrs. Matt Heck has returned home after caring for her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Waldo Heck, in Sturbridge for three weeks, who has been seriously ill, but is now more comfortable.
 Mrs. Matt Heck, Herbert Heck, Wayland Heck, Miss Della Heck, Miss Mabel Heck and Evangeline Heck went Sunday to Thompsonville and were guests of MT. and Mrs. Edwin Oliver, also MT and Mrs. Leon Oliver. They made the trip in Herbert Heck's autO
The Press., 1918-12-26
ASHFORD

Richard, the 5-years-old son of MT. and Mrs. George Mueller of Pump kin Hill, Ashford, died Tuesday at St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic, the re- suit of scalds received Saturday night The mother of the child had taken a large kettle of boiling water from the kitchen stove and placed it on the floor. The child was playing in the room and stumbled over the kettle, which overturned, the contents pour ing over the lack and shoulders of the child. The funeral was held at the house Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. Burial was in the South cemetery.
The Press., 1918-12-26

Private Arthur Morganson, who was stationed at Camp Upton, N. Y, has returned home. Private Louis Rounds and Private Cornell Green, both of Camp Devens, have returned to their homes. Mrs. Myron G. Sparrow has re- ceived word of the death of her broth er's wife, Mrs. Stephen Tyler, of Bos- ton.
 Rev Wm. Barber and Mrs. John H. Steele attended meeting at the Methodist church in South Man chester last Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Sullivan and child and Wallace Newman of Bristol have been the guests of their parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Newman.
 MT. and Mrs. Myron G. Sparrow at tended the funeral of Gideon Brown of Manchester last Thursday MT. Brown was an old resident of Holland, having moved to Manchester eighteen or twenty years ago.
 Steve MacSuga died at his home in Skungamaug Wednesday of last week of a complication of pneumonia and humps. He is survived by wife and five children. The burial was in Hol- yoke, Mass, where they formerly lived.
 The Christmas exercises of the school at Cedar Swamp was held Sat urday evening. The White school held their exercises Friday afternoon Recitations, singing and dialogues, followed by Christmas tree were en- jOyed by all. The Christmas tree and exercises of the Hicks memorial school were held Friday evening. An excellent program consisting of mu- sic, recitatiOns and dialogues was given. A tree we'll filled was a de- light to the children.
The Press., 1918-12-26
Do You Realize What This Means? CHOICE OF ALL MILLINERY AT HALF PRICE

THAT SOUNDS LIKE A BROAD STATEMENT, BUT NOT HALF AS BROAD AS THE VARIETY YOU HAVE HERE PICK FROM.
 1t matters not what select Trimmed Hats, Untrmmed Frames Flowers Feathers Fances Ornaments in everything Millinery Department for the days Friday Saturday, offered just half of the marked n  that reduced
 It & reduced At this reduced
The Press., 1918-12-26

Miss Anna Findeisen is spending
 he week with her mother in Concord Mass.
 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grundy are pending the week with relatives in Brooklyn, x. Y.
 Miss Margaret Black of New York spent the first of the week with her mother. Mrs. Sarah Black.
 Miss Esther Warren is spending the Christmas recess with her parents Mir. and Mrs. E. E. Warren.
 \ most enjoyable supper and Christ mas social was held at the Universal ist church last Tuesday evening"
 Mrs. Chas Fox has received from an uncle, who is with the A. B. F. in France, a handsome vase made from a German shell.
 Seaman Fred French of the U. s. s. Illinois was the guest of his broth CT, Edwin French, the first of the week. His headquarters are at Fort ress Monroe, Va.
 The regular monthly supper will be served at the Universalist church next Wednesday evening at o'clock Hostesses: Mrs. Lucy WadswOrth, Mrs. Geo. Bray Mrs. Inez Lasbury, Mrs. Thos. Dobson.
 Edwin B. Converse, 75, was found dead in the cellar of his home in Mon son Sunday afternoon. MT. Converse had lived alone since the death of his wife, August 4th last. He had evi- dently gone to the cellar for coal and died of heart disease. MT. Converse was born in March, 1843 and his early life was spent in Stafford. He went to Monson about 30 years ago. His wife was Ellen M. Ferry. He leaves two sisters, Miss Mary A. of Springfield, and Miss Florence A. who is a teacher at New Britain. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 o'clock and the burial was in No. cemetery, Monson.
 A New Years eve dance and mas querade will be held in Memorial hall next Tuesday evening. Music will be furnished by the Phoenix Liberty band of twenty pieces. This a re- gently organized Land and is com posed of all young and new players with three exceptions. They are doing very creditable work under the lead ership of Police Pero. The members of the band are as follows: Leader, Police Pero, solo cornet; Gilbert Wag- ner, solo cornet; Thomas Quay, solo cornet; Paul Puteck, first cornet; John Enhoff, alto; Forest Belcher, alto; Benjamin Phelps, clarinet; Vic tor Colletta, clarinet; Earl Bowden, clarinet; Charles Dimmock, tuba; Joseph Depeau, tuba; Arthur Smith, trombone; Harry Webster, trombone; ; Julius Caracera, trombone; Frederick Glover, trombone; F. A. Lasbury, Laritone; Harold Ensminger, bass drum; Thomas Dobson, snare drum i;
The Press., 1918-12-26

Joseph Decarli, snare drum; Joseph Cunningham, cymbals The following concert will be given proceeding the dance; America; American Union March, Mackie; Home Guard March, Bayer; Loves Devotion Waltz, Bayer; Soldier Boy March, Mackie Estella Waltz, Bayer.
 StaffOrdville
 MT. and Mrs. c. L. Turner are enter taining his mother over the holidays.
 Mrs. George Fiske and daughter of Boston were in town a few days last week.
 Mrs. F. J. Medbery and infant son returned home from the Johnson hospital last Friday.
 There will be a social and watch night service in the M. E. church next week Tuesday evening"
 Miss Marion Turner, who has been attending high school in Boston. is home for the holiday vacation.
 Mrs. Harold Tallman of Worcester is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Rishton, for a few weeks.
 The EpwOrth League topic for next Sunday evening will be Have I Ever Won SOul?" Leader, Mrs. T. M. LVOn