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Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
SOCIAL NOTES =

At the Willow Creek school house
couple of miles west of Baxter Friday
night occurred one Of the most enjoy
able social affairs of the winter. 1t
was an old fashioned spelling bee and
pie supper, gotten up by the pupils OF
the school under the leadership OF the
teacher, Miss Rumery. People from
miles around were present in numbers
that filled the building. Baxter
Springs was represented by Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. T. Morrison, and to Mrs. Nor
rison was awarded the prize for spell
ing down the crowd. Mr.. Morrison
was elected to auction off the pies and
this he did after the manner OF a pro-
fessional colonel" He kept the peo-
pie in an uproar Of merriment and
realized handsomely on the sales. The
pies brought $29.7O. A box of bon
bons set up for the most popular
young lady present was awarded 70
Miss Jessie Watts and the sum real
lied on the contest was $14.9O. A jar
of oickles for the homliest man was
voted 10 Burt Williams Of Neutral and
brought $1.21. The most animated
part of the program was the devour-
ing of the pies. Here the auetioneer
and the school teacher were called up
on to explain how the former got the
pie in his lap instead of his stomach
The proceeds will be used in beautify-
ing the school house and grounds.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
USE STATE PRISONERS
N BUILDING ROADS
Senator Kesne Introduces Meas
ure That Would Provide
Work for All Men
In Jails

Topeka, Feb. s.-Emptying tho jails
of Kansas of all male prisoners Serv-
ing sentences. and utIlI1ing their labor
for the making of road material are
the startling provisions Of Q measure
introduced In the senate by A. M
Kesns, Of Fort Scott.
The bill follows out the recommend
atiOns Of the state board Of admins
tratiOn that the state industrial faIm
for women at Lansing be utilised for
n detention home for men convicted
of Jail sentences. It is planned TO
build q permanent woman's institu-
ton elsewhere In the state.
Counties 70 Send Men
This Recommendation Is incorpor-
ated into. the bill By Senator Keene
with the additional provision that the
labor available be used for building
road material. There Is . brick plant
on the state grounds at Lansing, and
Il is considered there Is little doubt
but that the cost Of brick for public
highways could be materially lowered
For several weeks Governor Allen
has been working on . plan for the
development. Of the state brick plant.
The measure provides that counties
NAV send all men convicted Of jail
sentences to the institution to be
known as the state employment home
Here fines and costs Of cases will be
worked out, and after these are paid
men will be allowed so cents q day Tor
their labor Of eight hours daily. This
money will be turned over to them AZ
the expiration of their sentence.
To Counties at Cost
The measure specifies:
"The board Of administration shall
have power to sell any rOad-building
material produced by inmates at cost.
or at 4 price agreed by counties and
cities of the state, to be used for road
or street construction and improve
ment"
|. County commissioners or city au-
thorities may grant contracts on the
tbasis Of cost prices for bricks.
Speaking Of the proposed state en-
ploynent home, the sttae board OF ad'
ministration report to the Legislature
states:
"Such an institution in this state
would be q great relief TO the counties
and would happily solve Almost per
picking problem-what to do with oui
petty offenders. But little equipment
| in the way of buildings Of other neces.
sary preparation for the custody o.
these state charges would have to bt
provided"
To Improve Plant
The bill asks for an appropriation
| of $4,000 for maintenance and salar'
les with a special $4,000 for immed'
| late improvements and equipment Il
start the institution. It would be oper'
lated under the direction Of the statt
;bOard Of administration.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
MiIler's Antiseptic Oil, Known as 81.
Snake Oil:
Positively Relieves Pain in Few =
Minutes" =,

Try it right. now. for Rheumatism.
Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stih and
swollen limbs, corns, bunions, etc. AZ
ter one application pain usually disi:
appears as If by. magic, -, =.
A new remedy, used: internally and
externally for Coughs, Colds, Group,
Sore Throat, Diphtheria and TonsiHtts.
This Oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. Its prompt
and immediate effect in relieving pam
is due to the fact that it penetrates %
the affected parts at once. As an IL
lustration, pour ten drops on the thick
est piece Of sole leather and It Wiii
penetrate this substance through and
through in three minutes.
Accept no substitute This great oil
is Miller's only. Every bottle guaran-
teed-8Oc, soc and 800 a bottle q
leading druggists everywhere and At
jackson Drug Co, Baxter Springs'
Kansas.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
CONGRESS TO PASS BILL
THAT WILL RAISE
$6,OOO,OOO,OOO
TAX INCOMES MUCH HIGHER
Special Taxes Will Be Paid On
Most Every Form of Lux
uries and Many
Necessities

In Congress Friday, the House
and Senate conference committee re-
ported an agreement on the new rev.
enue measure, and the bill will doubt
less now become q law on the basis
sAgresd upon.
The measure is expected to raise
over $4,000, 100000 by direct taxation
upon the public, which is an increase
Of fifty per cent above the amount
estimated to be raised under the pre-
vious law last year.
The new bill, which taxes nearly
every form of luxury, and many ne
cessities, and enormously increases
the rate of taxation on individual in
comes, as we'll as on excess profits,
has the approval of the democratic
house leader, Kitchin, and Of the DEM
ocratic finance committee in the Sen
ate.
The new bill, constitutionally'
should probably not apply to the pc
riod of the last year, ending Decem-
ber 81, 1918, as it was not yet adopt
ed. But the internal revenue depart
ment has withheld the issuance OF
blanks, under the existing law, as
they very much desire to collect the
revenue under the new law, with its
higher rates. And by making the law
apply backwards, this may be done.
Married men, with small incomes
but still above the $4,000 exemption
NAV be surprised to learn that under
the new law they will pay THREE
TIMES as much income tax as last
wear. The old rate was two per cent
mn to $1,000. But the new law pro-
ides for a rate f.SIX per cent on in
diidual incomes up to $4,000 above the
exemption sum.
Of course, this same rule Will ap
ply to single men, too, above theli
$1,000 exemption. \
A special provision in the new
bill exempts soldiers to an amount o.
$500 from any tax.
Also, the new revenue measure
carries q provision to pay all officer
a bonus of $500, and every soldier
sailor. marine. or Red Cross nurse
bouus of $50 upon discharge from tn
service. This clause means an expen
diture of $4OO,00O,OOO.
Stamp taxes, as now paid by law
are retained in the new bill, togethe
With hosts Of new taxes on scores o
articles Of merchandise.
Jewelry, clocks, and watches ar
taxed s per cent, effective April Isl
Amusement admission taxes in IN
I'M effective April /, were increase
ouIv IN a few instances, the genera
r.te Of one cent on each ten cents o
fraction paid being retained afser pc
tifious bearing thousands OF name
-,sre received protesting against q
ssrlIer agreement to double the rate
club dues are taxed 10 per cent u
urereut rate upon members Of organ
I -isations charging more than ten 90
Lars annually. 49,
Excise or manufacturers sAies' -, =.
=, including SO-eallsd luxurieS' eOVs'
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

The meanest person in Baxter
Springs has proven his claim but has
not vet been identified. We refer 70
the-party who stole the clothes from
a death bed left hanging on the line
over night. " g.. '..-'
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

Among the farmers who complain
at the low price of potatoes are those
who held their crop at big figures IN
previous years, and thus induced
about 100000 people to run back
yard gardens.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
LAWYERS
CONCRETE WORK

Figure with T. H. Carter on your
concrete work, sidewalks and founda-
tions. Long experience. Phone 1920.
Res. 1881 West Fifth st.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
ARCHITECTS

Bert C. Overton, Architect. Offices
Rooms and 3 American Nat4 Bank
Bldg, Baxter. Springs, Kas.A s.;-
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
DRAY AND BAGGAGE.

COvey Transfer Co.. Heavy and
light hauling, baggage and express.
Moving and packing. Phones 4S and
62. Baxter Springs, Kas. -. .
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14

DR.. w. T. Hope, Dentist, phone No.
269. American National Bank Build
ing, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
SHOE REPAIRING

Shoes Repaired Electrically at 1240
Military street. First door north Of
the Gas office. Give me q trial and
see if / can please you.
Electric Shoe Repair Shop =.
Asa Rosencrans. Prop.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
LADIES' TAILORING
TURKISH BATHS

Joplin Turkish Bath House e-Heurs
for Ladies: 8 a. m. to 5 p. M; Sunday
10 a. m. to IL m. Lady attendant!
Hours for men,. Open day and'mgaIt.
Phone 1880, Franz Wild, NaturOpath
Director, 415 Main St., Joplin, Mo. :.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
T0 ImnrONe PIAnt

The bill asks for an appropriation
of $4,000 for maintenance and salar-
les with q special $4,000 for immed-
late improvements and equipment to
start the Institution. It would be Oper-
.ated under the direction Of the state
hoard Of administration.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-02-14
MUSIC

Calhoun School of Music-Baxter
Springs Branch. Conducted by Bertha
Olmstead. Studio ]. B. 0pperman
residence. Phone 20.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-12-10
UNITY OF EFFORT ST i
WORLD MOVEMENT
Speakers Urge Restoration, of
h2ais Family Altar and Service
ny of Church to Community.

: Delegates from nearly every Prot
estant church in Orleans county were
in the city Tuesday and Wednesday
to attend a county meeting of the
great Interchurch World Movement
in which united work for greater
activity and development is the OBJ
ject. - - =, a.a-s-... - ...-'
The leaders of the various denom-
nations in the state were the .prin-
cipal speakers and gave stirring adj
dresses, fully convincing all who
put away all petty questions of creed
and unite in one great movement.
E. Among the speakers who brought
messages were Prof. Raymond Nc
Farlane of Middlebury, at the head
of the movement in the state; Rev.
C. C.. Merrill of Burlington, secretary
of the Congregational organization
in Vermont Don G. Stiles of, st.
Johnsbury, returned Y. M. c.. A.
worker overseas; Rev. w. A. David
son of Burlington, superintendent of
the Baptist work in Vermont; Mrs.
Grace Young Bixby of Poultney, for
mer secretary of the Christian En-
deavor Union for Vermont; Rev. e.
w. Sharp, superintendent of the st.
JohnsbuEy Methodist district, and
others from outside the county.
Among the local speakers were
Rev. R. A.aHamilton of Orleans, who
has charge of the work in Orleans
county, J. r. Akin, of Newport, Rev.
l.. A. Edwards and others.
+ Among the high lights of the
meeting was the stress laid upon
restoration of the family altar, the
crying need of missionary work the
world over and a greater usefulness
of the church in the local community
Sessions were held in the Congre-
gational church but the homes of the
city were opened for entertainment
| a splendid feeling existed in every re-
spect, and there is bound to be rich
results in Orleans county from the
convention
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-12-10
NEWPORT PERSONALS

/ Hear the Sonora Photograph at
Searles s. Co. - =. - -
s &C. Carter and daughter of Stan
sted visited at David Carriers recent
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Copp of Is
land Pond were visitors in town last
Thursday. -
t Mrs. M. H. Drumming of Barton
visited Mrs. Eff. Hobson enc day
last week.
s Louis Magoon of North Hatley.
Que. visited at Mr.. and Mrs. C. II.
Browns, Pleasant street, recently
{ Fred Sargent has force of help
at work repairing the A. c. Clark
house that was recently damaged by
fire.
( a gift for the whole family and
enjoyed the whole year-a Sonora
Phonograph.S Hear it at Searles &
Go.
Edmond Richard and daughter.
Dorothy left Tuesday night for Ri
alto, Calf, where they will spend the
winter.
Earl Drown and family have moved
rAAlO O1C VI SndIICS OIOWH EGuS-
ments recently vacated by Warren
Drown. RTEe
3 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the First
Congregational church, viii meet with
Miss Inez Miller at III Main street
Friday at 2.3O o'clock. II
g Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Martin of
Lyndonville and Mrs. G. A. Jameson
of West Burke spent Sunday with
Mrs. Mildred Downey.-
X The C. P. r.. have built walk and
rail alongside the trestle near the
Frost Veneer Mill, much to the COM
fort of the peaple who take this short
cut to and from their work at the
| mills. 52QT 3 AEtCs
Miss Leah Giroux of the c. j. Oben
real estate Office went to Boston Sun
day for three weeks stay with her
sisters. She, intends to go from there
to Washington and Atlantic City be-
fore returning to Newport.
3 The doubfe-header basketball game
at School hall Friday night drew a
good crowd of spectators. The New
port high school girls basket ball
team won their second game from the
] Richford high school girls, the score
being 10 to 3. The Newport Post OF
the American Legion played their
first game and won from the first
) team of the N III. S. by the score OF
J 40 to 20.
'EThe Miracle Man" that was shown
: at Lanes opera house Friday and Sat
J urday last week drew good-sizet
audience at each performance. Georg'
Loane Tucker, producer and director
proved his right TO be numbered
among the elect. He handled tn
striking story with the touch o
genius. Interpreted by a cast IA
above the average, its gripping ap
peal held the audience spenbound
The picture is based on the famou
story by Frank L. Packard, whic
subsequently, was dramatized b.
George NJ. Cohan, with great success
The adroitness with which Mr.. Tuck
er worked out the theme, and HI
. handling of the exquisitely beautlfu
scenic effects, raised 'sThe Miracl
Man" far above ordinary featur
pictures. 80 % &C g = . =
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-12-10
EAST CHARLESTON

dOnn @I1dII IiASs HiiSnSu OIlVIuS the
Island Pond stage. &
Hear the Sonora Photograph at
Searles & Co. &&&
Bion Stevens has bought Buick
Most of the hunters from this town
were lucky enough to- get deer.
Guy Hinton has moved to his farm
in Westmore. eE - SIS
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartshorn have NOV
ed into James Hills house. 8
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Buck visited
relatives in Newport the past week.
Mrs. Mabel George is moving into
the tenement recently vacated by Guy
Hinton. 4AAAAa - -
Eugene Davis family, May Harris
and Glen Archer are the latest vic
Tins of the measles.
Topic for C. E. prayer meeting on
Dec II, Truths That Jesus Taught"
Leader, GRACE Barney. 8
Muriel Bushaw and Mrs. Roland
Wilson of Orleans are visiting their
mother, Mrs. VIM. Findley.k g
new. waiter OdITOiI aCCenQeQ the
Interchurch World Movement conven-
ton held in Newport last week.
A gift for the whole family and
enjoyed the whole year-a Sonora
Photograph. Hear it at Searles e
Co. s
All members of the M. w. A. are
requested to attend the meeting on
Saturday as there will be special
business. g
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-12-10
HOW nR ENDED KIDNEY TROUBLE

SCI had severe attack Of kidney trouble and for
three weeks could get out OF doors and scarcely
out of bed writes q. E. Brewer, Village Springs,
Ala "Could not bend over At all without the most
excrueizting pains. I purchased bottle of Foley
Kidney Pills. Was relieved after first few doses and
continued their until completely cured con-
slider Foley Kidney Pills the best kidney remedy in
the world No reoccurzuceA of nv trouble Sold
everywhere. - -
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-12-10

The u s. Postoffce Department aelmoni.he. YOU 10
send parcels early of euraed transportation
service. This is worthy of your attention. !;
ezlaAI sHT ao7 ]
Buy Early Send d: Early
Better Service for Everyone ]
We are prepared to serve you better than i
we can later. iz '7z2a aa zas zsoh
Some staple suggestions sva.- - yzrs s.f--
1o7 55Far56E sszar
Furs would gladden. the heart of any miss or woman
Mufs, scarfs and Sets from p. ss.s5 to $4,000
Pettcoats-very attractive styles silk jersey
From, $395 to $120 90
Blouses longer ordnarysThey artistic
and beautiful Many STYLES in silk, georgette,
crepe and voiles. =. @-SlAISl $685. $500
sweaters-pretty comfortable durable and an ideal
gift Assorted styles AID colors at $3s5 to $3.50
81 80 Ia AZ H. - Ia -
Bath Robes-A splendid surprise gift for the miss or
lady. Assorted styles and colors So 90 $7.s5
Blankes-A family comfort and every day necessity
Plaid novelties, white and gray. Cotton, wool
nap and all wool Prices from. ST rs $3.50
Linens-damasks, napkins, lunch cloths Madeira
and Cluny sets, searfs ecenters trays, doies,
towels, fancy bucks, and embroidery linens.
Many grades and prices. se~s
: DoIls-Make the children happy Dolls of every
! description and price. aars ssfs.--z
Books-Large assortnlents of the new rebnds Boys
! and girls books Chi dren's books of every
Christmas cards, folders and booklets.
! Gloves and Hosiery-A very popular and most &C
! ceptable gift. A great variety of silk hose.
Many styles and grades. Prices from 81 rs $3.50
! Silk gloves, wool gloves, chamosiette gloves
gauntlet gloves, kid gloves, to 16-button
\ lengths From ..s..-r-. Soc to $5.Oos
: camsoles and silk underwear most delicate and
s pleasing remembrance. A wonderful display in
! white and flesh Many styles from s1-25 to $3.50.
3 Rbbons-The Tapestry Ribbons for bags, dress
!: fronts, etc. Many designs and color combna-
tons. Hair-bow. dresden and Christmas rib
bons of all kinds All prices up so yard
Umbrellas Handkerchief. Apron. Leather Goods
Toilet Articles Ivory Novelties and
Art Needle Work
4 Mems Four-in Ties-These the kind that he
1 will like. $1.OO, SIPS and $1.50
. The Carpet Department offers choice assortment
of cretonnes, curtain materials draperies,
of all kinds linoleums, carpet sweepers and
shades.
i MIlinery-1-3 to 1-2 discount close.
: Evening Dresses-25 Gowns Dainty evening
shades and styles At $3.50 and $500 Special
values
= Most UnusuaI-Sut andCoat Sale Don't wait for we
giving better January prices right now and
you will get the December wear on your garment
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-12-10

Our stock of readyto-wear Goats and Suits is going
at the reduced prices fast and If of the
best bargains don't wait too long there will be to
buy for the January SALE Many there be found
bargains buy for these sales but this goods
not only high but they extremely
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1919-12-10
5Furss Are Always Acceptable Gifts
VERMONT

r9 Crepe de Chine, Georgette Blouses Practical
Gifts and stocks larger than before because
felt safe buy of prices going
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08

Many times there are local Condi =
tions which determine or shOuli do
termire the location and setting IF
the house. The most important con
sideration is, of course. the points
of the compass.
Nearly everyone feels the necrs
sity of placing the dining room in
the south or east for the pleasant
sun light which shines in during
the winter months. On the other
hand the living room and porch
should be placed where they will be
well shaded in the summer.
The kitchen and service quarters
work well in the north or tn" por-
ton which is most exposed. .cond
only to the points OF the comps sS
is the consideration OF the outlook.
for we very often find an extended
view at the back of the lot. while
the porch has been placed on the
front, thereby losing all tn" advan
taGe which this valuable asset
wouI dbring.
The architects have chosen as
their problem in the house shown
a lot which faces northeast and
which has a view to the northwet.
By placing a porch at the rear they
have made the most of this view
and have provided a sleeping perch
secluded from the street and placed
directly above the lower porch.
These pOrches are entered direct
ly from a central hall affording a
pleasant outlook from the from,
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
SMALL HOMES URGED
FOR SOLDIERS BRIDES

The United States Homes Regis
tration Service is calling the atten-
ton or builders and contractors 10
the urgent need OF more small
homes. and reports from all over
the country emphasize the greatly
increased demand for relatively
small houses and apartments.
This marked demand is due to the
number of marriages taking place
at this time, due to the return OF
soldiers. The registration service
declares that because of the in
creased costs in everything the new
brides and bridegrooms are looking
for small accommodations.
The present cost Of living in gen.
eral and of rent in particular. with
the resultant necessity of moving
from larger to smaller homes and
apartments. has largely influenced
the demand. The fact that men OF
small famili.s may move to indus
trial centers more easily than those
having larger families is given by
housing experts as an additional
reason for the change.
1t is also declared that a part of
the NJ cessity for small houses comes
from persons who during the alb
sence OF father. husband or brother
in the service. have had to live in
single rooms or who have been
boarding. The return OF these sup
porters allows these persons TO look
for their own establishments.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
ZANTZINGER REPORTS
IL SALES FOR WEEK

N. Z. Morgan. manager Of sales for
o. B. Zantzinger. reports the follow
ing sales: For c. Albert johnson, to
Frank II. Barrow. house. No. 2s7s
Tunlaw Road. ". w, for 81 800; for e..
Albert johnson, to Miss Anna NJ.
Charest. house. No. 25Sl Tunlaw Road,
N. w.. for $500: for John l.. Knopp,
detached bungalow in Brookland, for
5000. to Mrs. Eva X. Erickson: for
Bertram Rohrey. to Charles s. Wise.
bungalow at Dalgren Terrace, for S.
600: to Bertram Rohrey and Albert T.
Triplett. for the Riverdale Park Com
pany. bungalow at Riverdale. for 81
80: for Mrs. Julia Muller to Mary A.
. Dix, an old colonial residence at Col
lege Park. for $500: TO Geo @. veily.
bungalow. for r.. W. Reibetanz, Hy-
attsville. for $500: for Arthur j.
Krause. TO Harold p Bailey, detached
residence at Berwyn, for $4,000; to
VIM. ID. Halsey. for L. W. Reibetanx.
Hyattsviile. bungalow, $500: to Fran
els w. Riedel, for the Riverdale, Park
Company. bungalow. $500: for the
Riverdale Park Company 10 Leon c.
Haugh. bungalow. A.75O.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-08
7E NEWS THAT WILL INTEREST THE HOME SEEKER
SELBY' COMPANY GETS
BACK ITS OLD BUILDING

The government turned back to the
Selby Company its building at 1875
Fourteenth street northwest last
Monday after occupying II for eleven
months as a garage. The interior Of
the building has been repainted. and
this week the machinery again will
be put in operation on the second
floor. which is used as a service sta
ton for Paige and Piedmont passen-
ger cars, for which the Selby Com
pany is distributor The first floor
again will be used as a garage.
This frm is one of a number OF
motor-car firms that was requested
to turn its building over TO the gov
ernment during the war. While 1t
was a great inconvenience to the Sell
by Company. which was forced 20
accept makeshift quarters, the build
ing was willingly given up after the
government had made known the fact
that IL needed the room.
1t is understood other motor car
sales and service stations now occu-
pied by government departments will
be released shortly.