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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Mrs. Lucinda Harlan Willard, who
now lives in Baxter Springs and who
is a daughter of David M. Harlan,
was born two and q half miles east
of Baxter Springs, June 20, 1910. She
is now 81 years old and has lived all
her life in this county. I visited her
at her home on June "a, 1904, when
she talked freely about the incidents
Of the early days. When a child she
saw deer, antelope and buffalo in large
herds by day, and at night she af-
ten heard the coyotes and grey VOLTS
as though the whole earth was alive
with them.
According to the information from
her, A. Baxter, who laid a claim,
where the Big Springs flows out of
the hill, from which Baxter Springs
was named, settled there about the
year 1850. He came from some place
in Missouri and after settling near
the spring he built small tavern for
the accommodation of the few travel
ers passing over the country in those
days. He did not seem to care much
for the accumulation Of property. Liv-
ing was cheap, game was plentiful
and he was satisfied with making a
little money. He was an infidel and
in some ways hard man. He got in
to trouble with a man by the name Of
Commons, who had settled on the east
side Of Spring river, about three miles
northeast Of Baxter's place; he want |
ed the claim on which Commons had
located, and he threatened violence if |
Commons refused to move of. Bax-
ter probably wanted the claim for his |
son-in-law, who is said to have been q
nondescript character and q kind Of
dependent. Baxter, accompanied by
his son-in-law and another man whose
name I have been unable to get, went
across the river and started up to-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

wards where Commons lived for the
purpose Of driving out the latter
Commons, in some way, heard they
were coming, and he called in q friend
to help him in the defense of his
rights the possession Of the claim. As
Baxter and his companions approach
ed the log house in which Commons
and his force were fortified, they OPP
ened fire on Baxter and his compan-
ions. The fire was returned. Baxter
and his son-in-law were killed, as was
the man whom Commons called in to
help repel the invasion. There was
not much excitement over the tragedy,
chiefly for the reason that there were
not many people to get excited. The
remaining part of the Baxter family,
when the war can.e on, Joined their
fortunes with the confederacy, went
south and were never heard of any
more. David M. Harlan, Mrs. Will
lard's father, lived several years af-
ter the close of the war; but of John
Rogers, the Fields brothers and Den
mis- Wolf, little, if anything, is known
as to what became of them.
Upon the scenes of these early days
the curtain has fallen. Later events
have come on trooping down through
the years and the perspective of men,
DRY, with those who can recall much
Of that which entered into the former
annals of the land narrows down to
mere point in the distance. Beyond
that one has to depend on tradition,
whose weak and often broken threads
give but a vague, uncertain concep-
lion of the incidents of prehistoric
times. Here are found the mists and
the shadows which dim the vision, and
which, like the mantle of charity shut
,ut many a grewsome scene. The his
.orian must content himself this side
If the line which lies between tradi-
ion and the field Of known facts.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Eighteen dollars is the amount as
sessed in fines by the police judge dur
ing the past month. All Of the Of
lenses were trivial, such as fighting,
drunkenness, violating the junk Ordi-
nance, ETC., and the names will be
omitted.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E. Jones, who
formerly lived at Pitcher, have moved
to this city and are living on South
Military avenue. Mr.. Jones e inter
ested In the mining business.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
For County Treasurer

/ am a candidate for the Office Of
County Treasurer Of Cherokee County,
Kansas, On the Republican Party tick
ct, and solicit the votes Of all Repub7
lican electors at the Primaries, Aug
ust 9Th, 1918.
ANNA B. HAMILTON. !
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

w. A. Little, who went to Niles,
Ohio, last week with Mrs. Little,
writes friends that Mrs. Little is now
with her parents and relatives and
getting along as well as can be ex-
pected.' She has; been suffering for
some time with a serious nervous dis
order.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
For Clerk Of Distrlet Court

] hereby make my announcement -
. candidate for denomination for tie
office Of Clerk Of the District Court of
Cherokee County, Kansas, subject 70
the will Of the Republican voters at
the August, 1918, primaries.
Respectfully yours,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
NEWS AND COMMENT

The grocers of the town met at the
city hall Monday night for the pur-
pose of discussing the regulations laid
down by the county food administra-
tor, H. A. LaRue, with reference to
sugar. Some of the regulations will
make it difficult to sell sugar at q
profit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs: ]. O. Goodwin, Of tltitT!!
city left Wednesday for Yell0wstOte
Park, WyO. They are making the trip
in their car.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Mrs. Alice Mcclellan, Of Grinnsl,
Iowa, is in this city visiting her father
Mr.. John Watson and other relatives.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Chickens are great destrOyers Of in
sects, including many injurious fOrmsI
in yard, pasture and orchards. They
destroy useless grasses and weeds, all
so.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

] hereby announce my. candidacy
for denomination for . second term
as sheriff Of Cherokee County, sub
ject to the approval Of the democrats
at the August primaries. : IS
BOB FRAZIER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
For Sheriff.

! hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of Sheriff of Cherokee COun-
ty, subject to the will Of the Repub-
licans at the August primaries.
o. w. FAIL.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

There h q bit Of unwritten history
with this election, which
may be Of interest here 10 relate, as
L elssrs up what would always be a
mystery. Outside Of BgxtsT sPrings
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Miss Nellie Moore of Baxter
Springs, has gone to Perry, Iowa, for
a visit, hoping that q change Of elk
mate will benefit her health. 6g %.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

big lot Of, ""stuffIng" at the polls. Bax.
ter Springs cast 1046 votes, while,it
IL safe to say the town did not have
more than that number Of men, wO-
men and children, and this was before
the days Of woman suffrage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Notes In this of impossible arrange them in
their natural order
OF only be secured for brief periods the owning
literature value it very highly and don't want lying about
townships the county and perhaps to the state the
related Lastly
Valley townships. ~ Fe
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
z HISTORY OF BAXTER SPRINGS
From N. T. Allison's History of Cherokee County.
By Courtesy Of R. F. MOuntjOy Columbus. Kansas.
The First Settlers.
This was written IN 1904.

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First settlers that Cherokee county
David Harlan Richard Fields George Fields John Rogers and
Dennis Wolf Harlan settler and half miles Of the
en site Of Baxter Springs John Rogers settled where the Of
Lowell while Fields brothers settled
Their north all what Garden township They in 1886 All
these Indian blood their wives all white
All Of them natives Of Georgia and the Cherokee tribe Harlan
and Rogers commissioners behalf Of the Cherokees the treaty
Of 1877 when the Indians coded land Arkansas afterwards
Indian territory These had kind o>a misunderstanding
their tribal officers in the territory and account this they with their
families Withdrew and north
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

L. C. Wellman and daughter, Mrs.
Rose, are in this city, the guests Of
]. e. Wellman.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Word has been received in this city
of the landing safely in France Of
Henry Pillars.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Mrs. Harold Gard Of this city, e en-
jaying q visit from her sister at MI
ami.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
WANT COLUMN

For sals.-0OOd. are proof saSaa,
dssls and chairs ct lowest pEiSaa
Safes opened and repaired. Bah
Fixture Co., Joplin. No.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Frise0 Aaenk r .caanaEs And
idaaskt5F, who have been visiting b
Illinois the past week, returned "a this
city Tuesday morning, accompanied
By Mr. CoopsF,s mother and falhar,
who win reside b tbs eity witA thsig
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
Rockabye, ROckabye,
Sweet little girl,

Miss Dorothy JsEaigap, Of tbs VeHs
eAnga, uotyrad 10 epingaSh SUP
d.y. and peat tA' aHy VIII fisssa4
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Fairfax Barnes will specialize on
women's wear in his new store-the
Barnes Mercantile Company, which
was formerly the Cash store. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes have had many
years experience in this line Of BUSH
ness and expect to make q fine store
and carry q large stock. Much new
stock is already being placed in the
store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

The little child Of Mr.. and. Mrs.
Haley, of South Military street, is re-
ported quite sick.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Attorney

I hereby announce my candidacy
for denomination a. county attoIney,
subject to the approval Of my adniin-
istration BY the republicans Of Cher
Okee County. -
DON II. ELLEMAN. F,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Mrs. Lou Love will lecture at the
Mission both Thursday and Sunday
evenings of this week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
MOTHERS LITTLE BABY GIRL

Dedicated to Jewel Jaunita RaybOrr
By J. n. Smither.
Mothers little baby girl,
Dearer than the rarest pearl,
Just a learning how to smile,
Sweeter getting all the while.
ROckabye, ROckabye,
Sweet little girl,
Dearer to mother than all Of the world
Angels have brought you from Heav-
'.. en- above, ~ -s
Just for your mama apd papGto love.
-..Z. s.-. 80 -.
Just a little baby soul, -. r-- :
In this land Of miFth and mol,
Nay he angels Gbids your fest;
Where the roses blossom sweet.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
1.-THE County Seat War"

SPECIAL Election of 1867 the locating
seat permanently submitted to the having
"A good deal Of dissatisfaction against its remaining
d View Columbus and Baxter Springs
honor Columbus then known Cherokee total
number of votes cast according statement
OF votes cast according printed statement
which Baxter Springs received all but three the
cords not moved at to that place.
moved Baxter Springs until April H. 1863 obedience
the perempOy order of the Supreme of mandaus
said that matter Of fact Baxter Springs at that time even
in the state Kansas that the which which
the south line of the state moved onarter miles SOUTH
through treaty with the Indians three terms
the district court Cherokee county had territory
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12
Continuation County Seat War" In Cherokee County
Columbus Baxter Spring.

counted those cast by
township that Baxter Springs S19 ahead
WV Sidney Smith, ardent supporter Of
Columbus seeing that Baxter Springs had made is show-
began feel his pockets for the returns from Lola
township which he have brought In To his utter astonshment
package missing greatly confused but finally said that he
left package his saddle bags the hotels that he would
hotel search for it. He three hours
back without seemingly detected the
would leave the matter before the cleo
Baxter Springs still holding the county seat Finally he gathered
his accidentally and found that the package
slipped Of his He cut out produced the
the commissioner and when they counted Columbus 80
Springs table printed yesterday showed
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

The city hall, the police station, has
among other fixtures q new 16-inch
electric fan.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

In the history Of Baxter Springs
running in the Daily Citizen in serial
form It will be noticed in tOday's pa
per that Lowell cast more than $50
votes in the court house contest be-
tween Baxter Springs and Columbus
so years ago. Lowell has enjoyed q
small growth of late but has less
votes than that now, we imagine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

One Of the bills presented ut the
city council last night was one by Al
bert Moore, consulting engineer on the
sewer and water construction, for $S5,
for o two days trip TO Kansas City.
Mr.. Moore attended to q couple Of Err
rands for the city. The bill was laid
out for explanation. After the trip
was explained II drew several efforts
of q repartee. J. o. Treece said he
could 90 to Kansas City and stay two
weeks for $35. Wells said Eyes, but
you would have to do like Columbus
people, take your basket Of lunch with
you" Some little discussion Of the
cost Of Pullman sleeper followed
and it was ascertained that the Pull
man and fare must have cost Mr..
Moore about $3.50, leaving him
$3.50 for hotel bills and incidentals
for the two days. Mayor Wright said
when the city sent him to Wichita he
did his sleeping in the chair car and
didn't take a Pullman. Everything
was good natured and drew smiles,
but the opinion Of the council seemed
10 be that Mr.. Moore might have whit
led his bill down just a little without
Itinting himself.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

For Sale-McCOrmick moving ma
chine. Jas. Large.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

For Sale-One library table, one
gas cook stove. two children's rockers,
three sectional book cases. Mrs. Burt
Kuhn. Phone 1O8.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-07-12

Wanted-$S00.00 private money ON
city real estate. Will pay go for one
year loan. Address G. B. Lamb. p. D.
Box 610, Baxter SprinRs, Kaa.
The evening herald., 1918-05-02
HUN DACHSHUNDS ARE HELD AT BAY
ALL MEN NEEDED WILL BE SENT
TO WAR FRONT, SAYS DANIELS
BY Associated Press

Phladypha Pa. May A, million, may b" needed
will hc battle Secretary Daniels de-
arcd today address the Philadelphia chamber of commerce
in behalf of the third liberty loan.
"Lol think of fixed numbers said the secretary
Congress provided the ~"cyc draft and when there couS
ships. AN win bc the fields Of Franco II there
enough between II and 81 the tjc limit viii br
changed forty fifty, be- will respond the
color> 90
He Indicated he considered il mistake TO fix the number
the rrr million had been suggested hausc the world
,od take iln Limit ot what America could du This he said.
far from M spirit oihr government which the war :" the
ntI extent of io and man of America.
Earlier Ur day Daniels speaking employees
island navy asserted the
appointment failure of German spies and German propaganda
ID labor ;rouhlr p the United States
He also the that workers fight
~it 90 @ r' thc the cucc, and hc praised
the navy yard employees for their devotion to duty.
The evening herald., 1918-05-02
WILSON'S GAUNTLET TAKEN UPAS
AMERICA BUYS ANOTHER BOND
HH A..ncLaLrL Pros.

Washington May Telegram, pouring into national liberty
loan headquarters today tud tNo Buy Another
Bond and Match hc President contest, vclWhcrr yesterday,
and added s62O0oooo subscriptions making the national total
Y2Gll. $50
The estimated today thar than million
will participate the Match the President contest and that be-
s50OOOO0J and -0oOOOOOO additional subscriptions will be
brought
The Do, committee announced today that every prisoner u
Texas pcurnur had subscribed for bond Francisco ha,
subscribed p.r allotment. Io, Angeles 90 per
Portland ore ~ Seattle, % Iacoma ~. aud Salt Lake
The evening herald., 1918-05-02
Gross Extravaganza and Misuse of
Appropriations Are Mentioned !,
Sacred Duty to Fasten Respon.
sibility, Says One.
BAKER S NAME MENTIONED
DURING SPIRITED DEBATE
Secretary OF War Ought to Be
Reached by Committee Seeking
TO Fix Blame, Declares Poin
dexter OF Washington.

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The evening herald., 1918-05-02
GERMAN HANGED Until
UNCONSCIOUS; ANOTHER
is GIVEN A COAT OF TAR
(By Associated Press

San Jose Ca, May Ill Stcinmotl, Oakland tailor,
hanged here early to-day until he became then he
d and later taken away automobile 10y organ
t known the Knights of Liberty became known here today
George kortzcr alleged procma Jail here today for
his he had been arcd and cacrcd aud chained
park early to-day organization known the
knights Of Liberty.
member of tine Knights TODAY notified newspapers and
the police b., telephone that kocIc had been fair trial and
had been found guilty of making d,oya utlcruuco>
placed around his urrN hl decided
him. ~ Knight ,u kuctlrr refused lo confess thai hc had
made d,>oya utouancrs
"Ih, organization had - members m Jose and vicinity
with branches boo san Francisco Oakland Stockton Rosa Pao
Alto and other pac- the Knight .d the telephone We
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br o,pluc. warrants, turned lo thc military
t.tII authorities,
The evening herald., 1918-05-02
FRENCH ARTILLERY PUTS
END TO LATEST THRUST;
NORTH AGAIN MENALED
tBy Associated Press

The displaying increased activity the SOmme
battle around the Montdde salient Noyon probably
preparation a renewal of their offensive
Enemy engaged in trying various portions of
the southern the apparent endeavor find weak
such directed against American has already
The found unydng barrier and retired
with nothing but heavy losses
HUN DRIVE BREAKS
night there similar thrust at the French the Themes
region Hangard The artillery promptly broke this
drive.
This morning the German guns opened up the ver Breton
Just north directly Amen infantry
attacks have developed up to
Flanders only the artillery his been displaying
activity.
GERMAN GUNS OPEN UP
The reported opening spirited fire this
morning regor Mers indicating the possibility that the
northern front comes
may be developed along the Balleu- HaSebrouck road.
Today adopting high handed
Ukraine the much wanted food supplies
coming slowly the central Now the Germans
up military rule IN K and arrested several members of the
cabinet
The evening herald., 1918-05-02

IN THE NEWS
A T.. | o u
Sensible Censorship
a Business Program
Grafters Beware

Tho situation in Austra. 10. ra-
ycuIrl Ir iho news tpdat grows u-
tcrcsuus 90 thr United states und our
aIIics The -ouiuphr growing m
German, principal -upportmr r"un-
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of dissatisfaction - assume .hr 1u.
rcutluc, OF open revolt
over tour nud quarter centuries
ago rrcdcrioh lll. Holy Roman Em-
p,rnr and ufth Duk" uf Austria. "r.
igiuatoo th" phrase "Ausui'" Es'
lmperJrc prb Universe. on 10 u
Nustua's destiny tn rule the cuttr"
world. aud adopted the initials "i
tho Latin wnIds ts uis tHyuritu oc.
,Iro Subsequent rulers OF Austria
have the initials \ y. -. T.. en-
rraved ON their toilet articles. in token
of the high estate 90 winch Austria
expects 10 ris"
n Frederick lli had bcon a good
Em.ish scholar however and hud
bcau given au opportunity Geo u..'fN'
th. clrrfr,c mauu"r ln which Ger
many b. preparing tu swallow me
dual monarchy. or faline. To- lead 10
into uttot ruin ho would have in
tciprcted tho letters. \ T. 90. l.. h'
the words Nus'riu Ends in over
whclminr Du-rt which might have
eliminated uu.n ,. .Nn trouble which
hi. successor boo r.I' hN', 900 .'."'
Announcements tl1t th. pr".iJ'u'
hls ordered ln. VIr dpuWrtu'ui o."
resume th, giving ui HdHr'--'t 'i
The evening herald., 1918-05-02

n there n % scandal iu the man
ngcmrnt of our aircraft production
program, as todnys dispatches indi
cate ID viii hc thoroughly aired II
there are thos" who urr guilty, they
win he punished.
II VIII ho we'll fur the public 60 wait
FOR details before reaching any con
illusions, Evidently the iuvcstigutiug
senators have reached none.
pf this W. may hc sure Graft iu
the conduct of this war viii not hc
luur continued. nor viii it escape puu-
.shuout This is thp worst time iu
the history ur the United States for 90
CRATER Co attempt tp prey upon the
government ur the people
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
Other Oil Stocks
I'm d u s strials
Cotton

The cotton market remained quiet
yesterday, but showed steady ten
dency, with May selling at 2979c, or
II points net higher, and closing at
29.73c. Other months closed at net
advance of 8 to II points. There was
moderate buying by trade interests
with Southern mill connections, but the
chief demand was attributed to COVERING
by shorts, and it was supposed that re-
cent sellers had been disappointed bv
the absence of spot pressure or the
perslstency of trade buying on the
decline.
There was considerable discussion Of
the announcement that imports and
exports of all commodities are now
subject to license restrictions. Raw
cotton has been under license for some
time past, but there was a feeling in
some quarters that the latest action
would prove disturbing in some Sec
tions of the goods trade, particularly
in the South American section. In
some other circles there were predic.
tions that the measure now in force
might mean increased allotments Of
tonnage for exports of raw cotton to
Europe, where such supplies arc sup
posed to be much needed.
A few light showers or rains were
reported in the Southwest, but were
accompanied by forecast for fair and
colder weather, which hold out little
hope of any real break in the drouth,
and there was no change in the charac-
ter of Southern advces either as to
crop prospects or the spot markets.
Fall River advices indicated that
manufacturers were disturbed by the
receipt of large government orders
naming prices below current market
values, and in some quarters it was
contended that prices should be fixed
on raw material if the government in
sisted upon deliveries Of goods at low
figures.