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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

An "Ice Breaking Social" which
interpreted means a gathering where
the formal bearing of strangers is
discarded and everybody acts natural
and get acquainted with others, was
staged last night in the parlors Of the
Presbyterian church with great sue
cess. The attendance was good and
the people warmed up to one another
in q delightful way. Games were
played, a short musical program was
given and coffee and dOughnuts were
served. The affair was for the young
er set of the church and was arranged
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
To Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom Pigg from
Their Son, Truman

Their Son, Truman
Great Lakes, Ill., Dec. a, 1918.
Dear Folks ut HONEYWELL / still
am In the same place or camp, but
don't know how long l will be here for
fellow came over from the main sta
ton Monday and lined US up and
picked over 80 of US for Seaman
Guard. ] don't know where we will
guard or when we will leave for guard
duty. You see the S. G. is the one
that guards the most important parts
Of the station 30 ! haven't the least
idea where / will be stationed if called
but if called will notify you as soon as
possible,
saw Ralph Pfremmer today. He
is looking fine and say l sure was glad
to see him for l hadn't seen him for
most two weeks. He said he had APP
piled for a discharge from active
duty. Most of the boys that have a
good reason for discharge are apply
ing for one and few have got their
papers fixed up and are home Or on
the road home
OF course / will be mustered out in
time but would like to get out as
soon as possible. If you care to help
me out | will try to explain what is
necessary for you to do;
/. That you own a farm Estate
acreage) and situation and owing to
your age Estate age) that you are not
capable of handling said farm but
that you were trying to keep things in
shape until / could return from ac-
tive duty and take up the work again.
2. That l have lived on the farm all
of my life Estate age), etc.
Now this is no copy of anything.
Just an outline of what is necessary
for my release at present. OF course,
l will be released after so long time
but it may be some months and l
would rather have an early release if
possible.
Go to some one capable of writing
out such affidavits and have him write
out three. Sign one yourself and
have some prominent citizen to sign
each of the other two, one citizen to
each affidavit and have all the aft
davits sworn before a notary public,
then send them to me and will ap-
ply for a release through my regi-
mental commander. / enclose $500.
l also have sent two packages. Hope
they please.
Serving at Great Lakes, Camp
Dewey, lovingly,
TRUE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
B, H. Shields,

oswegO Independent: D. n. Davis,
who recently moved to the city from
Baxter Springs and opened up a
plumbing shop on South Commercial
street, last week bought the Mrs. NJ.
A. Harms cottage at $50 Ohio street,
and with his family took possession Of
1t this week. This is one of the snug
little homes Of the city, practically
new and located just across the street
from the Haidley greenhouses. Mr..
Davis has been enjoying a good bust
ness since locating here
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

VIII Sullivan, who was taken from
here to 0sawatomie to the sanitarium
there some days ago. died Monday af-
terneon. The funeral will be held In
Joplin some time this week, The h6dy
Is being held In state until a son, who
has been In training camp in Maine,
arrives here. Mr.. Sullivan has lived
here some years and is quite veil
known.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
FEW ESCAPE

There are few indeed who escape
having at least one cold during the
winter months, and they are fortunate
who have but one and get through
with 1t quickly and without any SER
ious consequences, Take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and observe the
directions with each bottle, and you
are likely to be one of the fortunate
ones. The worth and merit has been
fully proven. There are many families
who have always used II FOR years
when troubled with a cough or cold,
and with the very best results.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
Howl Thisi

We OFFER One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
BY catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
ave years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelllng the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
Oassd portions
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for q short time you VIII see q
kealth. 6tart tal(inE Halls Catarrh Medl-
cine al oncs and gSt rid Of catarrh. Send
~ CHENEY 4 Co. Tolsdo. Ohio.
oola ~ III DTuUEiatA -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
FOR GROUP
TRUE.

"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy i
splendid for Group" writes Mrs. Ed
ward Hassett, Frankfort, N. Y. "My
children have been quickly relieved Of
attacks of this dreadful complaint by
its use." This remedy contains nc
opium or other narcotic, and may be
given to q. child as confidently as tC
an adult.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
MRS. IsLEY'S LETTER

In a recent letter Mrs. D. w. Isley
Of Litchfeld, Ill, says, II have used
Chamberlain's Tablets for disorders
of the stomach and as laxative, and
have found them a quick and sure re-
lief" If you are troubled with indi-
gestion or constipation these tablets
will do You good"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
MELROSE

Mr.. Porter, merchant of Melrose,
made his weekly visit to the mines
with groceries last Tuesday.
George Davis, of Chetopa, was Wis
ting his brother-in-law, J. B. Filby,
last Friday night.
Miss Ruby Cool has been visiting
her sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy James, of Chetopa, the past week,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

oswego Independent: Evangelist
Carl Brown Of Baxter Springs closed
his series of meetings here Sunday
night and he and Rev Benjamin be-
gan a revival at the Spring Valley
church on Tuesday night to hold in
definitely.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

by a committee composed Of Misses
Fern McGregor, Belle Hardy, Grace
Perkins, Mabel Eummel and Sara
Kelsey and Geo.. Station, o. NJ. Rhine
and Earl Ray. Musical selections
were given by Mrs. Russell Canaday
sOlOist, and Kenneth GOOdner, violin
ist
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Robert Banning has rented farm
in Harper county, Kansas, and is go
ing to ship out next week. He and
his family will drive through with his
Ford and Mr.. Harran is going through
with the stock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. C. v. High and child
rem have returned from Springfield,
No., the little girl having recovered
from her illness enough to be brought
back.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Tax books for Baxter Springs, and
Spring Valley, Garden and south half
If Ayen townships are now here, et
City Clerks office In city building,
where taxes may be paid. Open from
8 to s.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Do you get up at nightH sanOl is
surely the best for all kidney or
bladder troubles. Sanol gives relief
in "a hours from all backache and
bladder troubles. Sanol is a guaran-
teed remedy. Soc and $1.00 bottle at
the. drug store. For sale by Scott
Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
STOMACH TROuRLE

Before ! used Chamberlains Tab
lets ] doctored great deal for stom-
ach trouble and felt nervous and tired
all the time. These tablets helped me
from the first, and inside Of q weeks
time ! had improved in every way"
wEites MR. i, 4, Rrnkard, JeAewOa
City, Nc,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

and. son 10 Baxter sPriREa fhe
Richardson's win make Baxter Springs
their home "frOm now out" as NJ.
Richardson says, .,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

You only need Sanol Eczema Cure
10 get rid Of those Black Heads, PIN
Piles, ruught bunny skin. Leaves skin
smooth. Cures any case Of Eczema.
Is pleasant to use. A trial viii con-
vince you. Soc and $1.00 at the drug
store. For sale by Scott Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Miss Nadine likes, of Columbus,
was the guest Saturday and Sunday
Of Misses Thelma and Gladys Rise
ling,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Miss Nellie Anderson visited Sun
day with her. parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. E. Anderson, at Diamond, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Mrs. H. F. Harris, of Miami, Okla,
is the guest for a few days Of Mrs.
W. T. Miller.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Miss Katie Altman, of Joplin, is
visiting with friends in Baxter for a
few days.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Mrs. Clara Young, of NeOshO, No.
is the gdets for a few days Of Miss
Lucille Thomas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Mrs. L. v. Beebe, Of Joplin, is here
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ],
G. Phillips, At TO Grant Ave,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Sparks KimmOns and Floyd Robert
son, of Galena, were visitors in Baxter
Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Miss Lois Hamilton and Russell
Barnes visited with friends in Joplin,
Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Misses Bess Morton, Bessa Camp
bell and Thelma Riseling were visitors
in Joplin Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. v. ]. Bowersock have
began housekeeping at 1917 Sheridan
street.
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Social and Personal !
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Columbus Advocate: The Cherokee
County High School trustees met lasi
Tuesday and voted " continue the
closing order until after the Christ-
mas holidays. .e ..
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Mrs. /. L. Rogers, Of Webb City,
Mo-, visited with friends in Baxter
Sunday,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Miss Mabel Morgan was q visitor
in Webb City Sunday,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Miss Clara Meeks, Of pittsburg, Is
the guest for a few days Of Miss
Thelma Lewis, of South Military Ave,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Miss Opal Wells and Clyde Chubb
were Joplin visitors Sunday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
WANT COLUMN

For Sale-GOod, fire proof safes,
desks and chairs at lowest prices.
Safes opened and repaired. Bank
Fixture Co., Joplin, Mo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
ARCHITECTS

Bert C. 0verton, Architect, offices
Rooms / and 3 American Nat. Bank
Bldg. Baxter Springs, Kas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
DENTISTS

DR.. w. I. Hope, dentist, phone No.
269. American National Bank Build
ing, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
DRAY AND BAGGAGE

Convey Transfer CO.-Heavy and
light hauling, baggage and express.
Moving and packing. Phones 48 and
81.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Liberty Bonds-Cash paid for fully
paid up or those on payments. 826
N. Military Ave. Mrs. Jeanette Doty
Watts.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-24
New Paper Money.
(1da'ho Stateslnan.)

Jefferson had no use for 8 navy. and during his ad ministra.tion openly fought all plans for the creation of an adequate American naval force, but it IS Jeffel'sOn's picture that we find on one side of the new s2 bills, and on the other side Is 8 picture of one of the latest super drea thoughts.
 The Federal Reserve banks are put ting out the new wartime currency. which is designed to take the place of the silver certificates being withdrawn as our minted supply of silver dollars Is being melted into silver bars for foreign shipment
 The new issue of paper money in cludes 'lso a $1 bill which is decorat- ed with what is styled as "a vigorous representation of the American eagle. ' wings outspread and clutchine an American flag in it's claws in Ua.rlilxe attitude. Washington's likeness will adorn the reverse side of the s1 issue.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-24
TlERNEY CADETS FIELD DAY
Hundreds of Boys and Adult Visitors Coming to Now Britain Next Satur- day For State Event.

The Tierney Cadets. including boys from St. Mary's and St Josepf's churches and the church of St. John the evangelist are arranging for the field day to be held here on Saturday
 next. The parade scheduled to start promptly at 12 o'clock and local cadets will be led by the Philharmon- 1c band. All out of town cadets are expected to arrive during the fore noon and march to the Y. M. T. A. & B. society hall to mobilize for the parade. The line of march will be from the Tabs hall down Lafayette street to Main to Central Park, about the park and return up Main street to East Main street to Hartford avenue, to Stanley street. and to St. Marys Athletic field. It is possible that this line of march may, be altered before Saturday but 1t is the aim of the com nittee in charge that the parade start at the appointed hour In order that the factory people may be given an opportunity to with ess it on their way home.
 Much enthusiasm is being shown by the cadets. This is probably due to the fact that this Is to be the first event of its kind in years. and the first giv- en under the auspices of the cadets alone, since they were organized about ten years ago. Hundreds of visitors from all over the state are anticipa ted, and 1t is almost needless to say that all will be assured a good time, as the cadets will act officially as hosts. the affair being entirely their own. .:.:. .."
 A feature of the afternoon pro- gram will be competitive drilling be- tween the cadets from the different cities. the winner of the contest to be awarded a prize. The cadets making the neatest appearance will also be awarded prizes. also those coming the longest distance and those marching best during the parade. In addition to the regular prizes handsome med als will be presented the winners of first and second places in the athletic events and to the players on the team winning the baseball game. In the 100 yard dash event the winner Of first place will receive a gold med al, second place will bring silver medal while a bronze medal will go 10 the winner of third place.
 The interest displayed by the New Britain bows IS keen. and if this feel ing prevails throughout the state. there will undoubtedly be some warm competition. The closing feature of the program will be a dance, to be held in the Tabs hall. in the evening. This will be out of the hands of the cadets and is in charge of the Y. M. T. A. and 5. society.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-24
School and Work.
{ Boston Globe.)

The war has started 8 deplora ble exodus from the public schools. In Boston alone 962 pupils left school in February and March of this year, or nearly twice as many as in the same period last year. Bat the moveme ent IS not confined to Boston It is not even confined to the United States The gov ernments of England France Germany and even Russia have had to look for means to stop this threatened gap in the education of their young people.
 The process is much the same in all belligerent countries. War comes It drains industry. Labor grows scarce. Pay is high-abnonnally so. Boys who have passed the age when school going is compulsory but who have not yet reached the age of military ser vice, feel the call of the job. Their parents feel the high cost of living. Elm p1oyers feel the labor shorta.ge. The schools nlpt-.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-24
THE FIRST MILLION.

The statement by General March, Tn his review last week Of war opera tions, that 9o0,o0O American troops are now in France was an astonish- ing bit Of news for most of us. and 1t must have thrown Consternation into the camp of the enemy. Only T week before 1t had been announced that 00,U0Q mon had gone overseas. Henct 100, 900 troops were dispatched to the scene Of war during the past week, If that average is main- tained between now and next Satur- day, the first million Yankees will have arrived in France by that time. Despite the enormous number of men transported only some two hundred odd perished i'll the trip through perilouS waters. That alone is an paralleled i'll this war. or any other. And the first million will be followed by a second, and by a third and a fourth, and 8 fifth million. if neces- S6rV. II the G-DOatS could not pre- vent the first million from; crossing the ocean, during a period when our convoy system had just been inau- gurated, then they surely will not be able to stop the steady flow of troops from this country now when German officials themselves admit that our defenses for transports are impen- etrable. The United States has more than kept the promises made to the Allies. 1t is said that we are five months ahead of our program in the matter of mon sent across. Germany knows now that she tolled her own dehth-knell when she caused us to come into the war. She will realize that fact more and more as the hordes of American troops take their places in the trenches.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-24
Teamwork Called For.
Wa alling gton Star

Agaln and again the value of team - work is suggested. Every thing sug- gests it. The load is heavy; and the pull must be steady and willing in or der to be effective. And it must be 9, pull all together.
 War work is growing in volume, Tn importance and in variety. The coun- try has 8 job on it's hands winch Will tax it's resources. Nobody in position to appraise the situation and the pros pacts underwriters either, Hence evervbody is coming to see the neces- sitv for united effort all along the line, and hence the rlar now anp2arlng for conferences as to what should be done.
 Differences of opinion inhere in such CIT enormous task. But no matter how mum erous or stubborn they may hn, those differences can be softened by good management and free dis cussion and made to contribute to suc- cess where success is everywhere de- sired
New Britain herald., 1918-06-24
AMERICAN CELEBRATION.

was with some surprise that we
 few days ago a statement in local news columns to the effect citizens of German birth or ex- lion were undecided as to whether should participate in the Fourth llly celebration to be held in this It seems that the reason for uncertainty was an apprehen- lon their part that they might be bcted to ieers and insults during parade by spectators along the |of march. We think that these are entirely unfounded. New ] in folks are fair-minded enough bpreciate the patriotic motive |h would inspire fellow citizens ,erman descent to take part in
 a demonstration. We are sure no one would be contem ptible Eh to cast a slurring remark on IIOyal C1t1ZeO ndTcnlnS III d th of July parade, whether that h or his parents came to this ny from Germany, Austria, Ire- Poland, or any other country. Fery fact that the man with for-
 blood in his veins gives public. hce of his loyalty to the land adoption should be sufficient
 to the bystander that his heart
 in sympathy withs the Allies
 The observance of the Fourth
 ly will be essentially an Am eri- Celebration. and every man, Wo-
 or child who loves America
 all other lands is entitled to
 xe in 1t. It would be deplorable
 l if our citizens of German ex-
 bn would remain out of it. Let
 come out and march and Ihey
 nd that the hearts of t-fe peo-
 e ln the right place.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-24
Buy ". S. $. Today.
TURNING THE TABLES.

the first time in many months, |alian army headquarters could yesterday a victory bulletin. It heed that the Austrians not ! ad been checked, but thrown across the Piave and put to . by Italian troops who are still pg them and intlictins heavy on the enemy. If reports at hre not exa ggerated, the flight bes to turn into 2, complete Thus far the Italian supreme md estimates the losses of the bns at 18O,000. The onslaught by the eney a week ago has Topped and the attacking party
 on the defensive. This over- ing defeat comes at g partic-
 happy moment when internal ls in the dual monarchy DOT h uprising which may occur at he. The people at home were
 at the Austrian soldiers were ed to wade into Italian terri hd crush the enemy so that Fould no longer be able to
 Now it looks as though the
 soldiers will do just what was
 d of the Austrians. And the
 ews must be especially cheer
 the Italian people, who have
 ID wonderfully under their try
 eriences. It will also strength
 morale of the Italian soldiers,
 ve now gained the upper hand
 we gone over to the offensive.
 Id not be surprising now to
 complete disaster befalling
 Etrian armies on the Italian
New Britain herald., 1918-06-24
COMMUNICATED.
\ FRO.

 (To Lieut.. Leslie H. Eddy, who died in action June f. 1918) Som levh here in France he died With his face upturned to God. With mono beside him that he loved To knee1 upon the sod; to say a
 prayer for him. Nor kiss him once goodbye The German bullets crashing round, The airships flying high. He. marched away to his command. With his young face all aglow, We tried to calm our fears. And be proud to see him go. He died for that we might be Secure from wars alarms That none could enter our fair land, Who meant to do us harm. Attend unto our cries Give peace unto our land again For we cannot spare our boys. Though we know they die as heroes And our loss will be their gain, We have aching hearts and en7 ptv
 arms And naught can ease the pain.
 M. C. '.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-24
Buy ". s. $. Today.
NCISELESS NEW YORK

The police commissioner of New York is trying to make the old town resemble Philadelphia. In his new orders recently issued, we read that it is forbidden to make any unnecessary noise and his men are instructed to they may come across. Among the things which New Workers are now warned to refrain from doing are: Unnecessary shouting and yelling. (This means that the baseball mag mates must close the gates of their parks,)
 Blowing Of horns. (This precludes the possibility of further speeches in the metropolis by the Colonel.)
 Yelling of extras at any time of the day or night (Thus the newsboys' profits will be cut one-half)
 Unnecessary noise by men deliver ing ice or milk. (Back porch fiirta- tions with the servants will now have to be in panton1ime.)
 Unnecessary noise when putting ash cans out of hotels. (But nothing is said about putting out inebriated guests)
 Barking of dogs. (This does not, of course, refer to the steami1p kennels of the "all-hot' man)
 And so on, and so o,. The only thing the comm issloner forgot was to instruct the policemen in the knack of ditferentiating between what is a necessary noise and an unnecessary one. If 8 dog persists in barking must his owner chloroform him? If the pe1er boys have some important new must they call the attention of their customers by deaf-mute signs? If the iceman shall fall downstairs under a heavy load, is he an unneces- sary noise? We can just ina zine a hur1y policeman trying to convince an irate motorman that 3, flat wheel on his car is ma king too much noise. Yes WIG cannot
 It reminds us of the old question: What kind of a noise annoys a noisy oyster?"