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Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
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\. TREE PLANTING
Ladies WIN Look After the
Planting of Trees in the
Grounds Of the New
r High School


The BAXTER yCmen,s Club. the club
that succeeded the Navy League, is
planning on presenting the Baxter
School District with several shade
trees to be planted on the High school
grounds. Eight are 70 be memorial
trees to commemorate the lives and
heroic sacrifices of the eight Baxter
boys who make the supreme sacri-
fee" in the service of their country.
The Club also will have q nice bronze
tablet on each tree with the name and
suitable inscription.
At the old school the club proposes
to plant vines and shrubs and this year
they are going to cooperate with the
schools in the proper observance Of
Arbor Day. Mr.. Rhine was most
agreeably impressed with the idea.
One lady, speaking Of the plan, re-
marked: 81 can think Of no lovliel
memorial than trees and / think 1t
would be fine if every citizen in Bax-
ter Springs should on Arbor Day
(April q plant one or more trees.
Kansas surely needs shade and we
must provide shelter and protection to
bird life. We might, also with profit
to the whole community, all boost for
the. planting Of nice shade trees on
each side Of the public highway, es-
pecially along the proposed concrete
road, which will become the route OF
two of the great national highways,
don't you think?" -
While we are writing Of the public
spirit being manifested by these
ladies, it appears also apropos to men,
ton the splendid work in that direc-
ton by the ladies who led the social
life in Baxter Springs half century
ago. Then was the time that most
of the trees that long since have made
Baxter such a pretty place, were
planted through their efforts. The old
school house yard is full Of beautiful
trees that were planted one each by
the people who had come from the
South and East to make their homes
in whatWwas then veritable wilder
ness. The trees in the east part OF
the city are mostly natural but else
where about the city they were plant
ed. 'e
Think what the loss would be to us
now had our earliest citizens neglect
ed to- provide for the future.t Then
think again what we owe to future
generations. It is seldom that we
have the opportunity to repay kind
ness to the person at whose hands we
received it, but the opportunity is al
ways present to show our gratitude
by doing q kindness to some one else,
Tree planting is a fine illustration OF
this truth. Therefore let US all inter
est ourselves this year in the full OBJ
servance of the purposes Of Arbor
day. ;..,.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

Miss Carmin Logan entertained a
few friends in delightful manner
Tues. evening at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Logan sos
North Military. The affair was in
honor of Miss LOgan's house guest,
Miss Inez Feibel, of Wichita, Kan.
The evening was pleasantly passed
with games and music. Dainty re-
freshments were served. Those pres
emit were Miss Inez Feible and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Sinclair Of Wichita, and
Misses Bess Morton, Thelma Riseling,
Marie Covey, Sc0ttie Nichols, Eliza
beth Jarrett, Fey Grubaugh, Nell
Weaver and Mrs. Clifford Johnson
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Wilbur Logan.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
CONSULTING WITH BAXTERITES
RELATIVE TO A FREE CLINIC

Major R. H. Brown, Of the United
States medical corps, has been in Bax-
ter the past two days consulting with
citizens relafle to the establishment
Of free clinic in this city, in connec-
ton with the establishment by the
government Of the Tri-State health
zone, including the counties Of ot*a-
wa, Okla, Jasper, Mo-, and Cherokee
and perhaps Crawford counties, Kan.
For the present Major Brownies head
quarters are at the Chamber Of Com
merce in Joplin. He was for eight
years in the United States army as
surgeon, prior TO the European war;
during which he served nearly two
years additional.
According to Major Browne, who
was a caller at the Chamber Of Com
merce today, clinics have been es-
tablished at Miami, Picher and Joplin
and one will be established in Baxter
Springs. This is a part Of the gov
ernment program in its fight on ven
ereal diseases, campaign to make
and keep clean the youth Of the land.
This campaign started when the boys
were being assembled under the army
draft, and 1t became known that q
great need for this work was immin-
ent and must be done by the govern
ment.
Fighting venereal diseases is Major
Brownies specially and he will have
supervision over all this work in this
district. In one Of the cities IN this
district, where q free clinic was es-
tablished recently, the first twenty
men to appear for examination ana
treatment were boys, in ages from IA
to 10 years, and one Of the greatest
menaces in the city was q girl only IL
wears old. This work by Ne govern
msut Is a wonderful work that means
the strength and life Of coming gener-
atoms.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
MOTHER GOOSE PAGEANT
WAS A BIG SUCCESS

The Mother Goose Pageant which
took place at the Methodist church
last Friday night, was a rOusing sue
cess. Every number was good, lend
ing such variety and charm that not
one moment seemed to drag through
out the entire evening.
Mother Goose was great. It SEEM
ed that she really was there in all her
quaintness; while Marjorie Dan and
the Fairy and the old Witch kept
things going lively as the youngsters
came and went through the Zig Moth
er Goose book.
Mary, Mary Quite Contrary and her
flower girls are worthy Of especial
mention-&his was the Hoop Drill, the
costumes were lovely both in color and
design and they were highly sPPre-
eiated. ".tF
And we had a blackbird plea real
one, and il was gOOd-it was splendid
from the time Marjorie paw brought
it out on large tray and took 1t back
and opened It, until the birds came IN
and finished their song and,drill. Ev'
erybody wanted more Of this pie, bpt
they mysteriously disappeared back
into the book and were seen no more.
Poor little Jack and Jill quarrelled
as to which caused their fall, and BE-
fore they knew It the old witch stole
them away and when the soldiers
found them they were clear to the
north pole.
= And poor Willie Winks. had been
out so many nights crying through the
locks that he was nearly starved and
he stole Jack Horner's pie-but Jack
Is a pluclky little fellow and he took It
>. away from him.
Every lady had q hearty laugh
when the bachelor and his wife eazAa
in. True she had q fall, but she -clinb-
ed into the wheel barrow again, and
of they went to their new home.
We though the great big old spider
was sure going to devOur poor little
Mufet, but she ran away, eOuninl
back and singing-we love, Mas NM
fett and hope the spider viii nevel
catch her.
/ forgot to say the Fairy brought
her the grOup, the group ths ehildnsI
love most to read about-Red- -Ridisl
Hood, Cinderella, Silver Hair, Be
Peep, Jack the. Giant Killer. TeesI
characters were hne costumes lovely
Dear little iRoek-a-by-Hshyow yowaasS'
sleepy, MaFjuria DaushSa 20 put he
tSbed. We had lRtls1 1sps dol an
- was, 90 sweet sgaEVbedysgaFAo'
ksr.
Ard dsar Htl, pSIlg Ilisil.essl
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
HARRY JACKSON AT FUNSTON

Harry Jackson, who has seen ser
vice overseas, with the American ex-
peditionary forces, has arrived at
Camp Funston and expects to be dis
charged and be home by the last OF
this week. Harry arrived in the Unit
ed States about two weeks ago and
was sent to Funston last week to be
discharged Columbus Advocate.
Before entering the war Harry lived
in Baxter Springs for several months
being employed on the Daily Citizen
for a time.
Roman Pears.
PlIny tells us that, In his day, the
Romans cultivated SO varieties Of
pearA
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

The Workers Conference. of the
M. E. church met Tuesday evening at
their regular supper and business
meeting in the banquet room Of the
M. E. church. The hostesses Of the
evening were Mesdames Charles Pol
ster, John Polster and George Haines.
These ladies were assisted in serving
by Miss Zella Wright and Mrs. B. W.
Patton. The supper was served in two
courses which consisted Of pressed
chicken, mashed potatoes, creamed
gravy, hot rolls, jellies, pickles, cof-
fee and butterscOtch pie. The long
banquet table looked very attractive
with its decoration Of large punches
of yellow Jonquile. Covers were laid
for twenty-five people. After the
supper the regular business Of the
Sunday school workers was taken up.
Miss Clover Gaba entertained few
of her friends with a delightful fudge
party Tues evening at the home Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gaba
on East Ninth street. The evening
was delightfully."- spent with making
candy and music from a new player
piano was enjoyed. Those present
were Misses Dorothy Cook, Thelma
Wells, Lillian Cooke, Louise COvey,
Dorothy Smith and Clover Gaba.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

I - 49,
there; uAvanAsl tahneV Asr but Shs
ran away. ,., ,,r.'
The way Tom, Tom, the Piper's
Son nan with thst pig we believe he
stole II.
And the spider caught the fiy-pOOr
little fiy.
Jolly cid King Cole was there with
his cortiers. Avery proud and snowy
bunch were these.
The soldier boys made things pref
ty lively 70 n short while.
Mother Hubbard said her dog was
not starving for She gave him q bone.
The poor old wuman who lived in
her shoe left her babies and brought
q young shoe. She said It was ?
yOunk. shoe but when ~ was grown
Il would hold all her babies.
George Porgie was bubling over
with mischief making every one feel
that they would be the next victim.
The Yankee Doodle Boy and Mias
Inde Pendenee quarreled but soon
made It up again and sanE 2 beautiful
Duet.
They tell US that the fox ate the
ginger bread boy because he was 30
good.
Every musical number was excel
lent. Yes, they even played London
Bridge.
The entire program showed great
skill in training and the costumes
were beautiful and appropriate, show
ing great, care in planning and max
ing.
We feel that great credit is due
Mrs. Cannon, Mrs. Cardin, Miss
Woods who trained these children.
One Who Was There.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
is OLDEST BAXTER CITIZEN

is OLDEST BAXTER CITIZEN
The distinction is claimed for Alvin
Barnes, father of Fairfax Barnes, the
local merchant, Of being the Oldest
citizen Of Baxter Springs. He will be
9b years old in May, He is a native
of Virginia and came to Kansas via
Kentucky and Illinois. He makes his
home here with his SON and is hale and
hearty, even reading frequently with
out the use Of glasses.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

A. B. Still who had been afflicted
with rheumatism for several years and
who was operated upon in the Baxter
Hospital three weeks ago, has recov-
cred entirely and went back to work
yesterday. This case is attracting
attention from the fact that an oper-
alton of the affected part cured a case
of long standing in rheumatism.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

Mr.. md NrH T. a. TAR are having
q new h0pes bailt On South ChOteau
avp1psH Hhipkt they VII OeupTsas soon
n. .eompleteA The styuaurs viii be
Of wiRs sticeossSd viI be one Sf the
niftiea chomas IN, fheseity. As soon
a. shIsisseOmPl Mr.. Tarr vail BE-
-EiEEolk-p4 snethsE hgpos on tie lots
jast g ~ @s 4 poE build
NJ g
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
Have You Tried Them? They
Are Fine

no longer take calOmel, says many,
Naturized Liver Tablets are better.
They do not salivate, siclen, gripe' 'Or
leave you constipated like most iIa4a-
tives. They remove the black bile nd
cold with ease without making 2 you
weak. Yes they are small. 16c ind
S5c. For sale by Scott Drug Go.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

There were eighty-twO children and
young people in the Pageant last
Friday night. Nearly three hundred
people were present. Amount taken
in S6s.25. The committee wishes to
thank the mothers who made the cos
tunes for the children, the success OF
the evenings entertainment was
largely due TO their efforts. Mesdames
Gilman, .Kaltenhach. Vandusen, Nc
Combs, Shultz, Humphreys Cardin'
Cannon.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

L.H Hannahle6t Monday for Wich-
ita, Kan, to attend q meeting Of the
dealers for the FOrdSCn Tractors Coz
which Is being held in that city this
week.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Hannah drove tc
Commerce Sunday and were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nc
Cracken of that city.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

MTs. T. l.. Myers, who underwent
an operation recsntly, Is reported Inn
proving.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
Unreasonable,

"You are two-faced. You let an
other fellow kiss you" swell, II /
have two faces, what's your klckT"
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

Ms. EN-; Mitchell and baby, at the
are reported 10 be getting
aOlng all right.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

/. Mrs. Abe Dardenne, who is in the
hoSpitel, is reported TO be doing splen-
didly.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

Mrs. Earl Ryan and Mrs. Anna Page
Of Galsns, called on Mrs. Robert
Barnes Monday.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

Mrs. Walter Nichols is quite i'll at
her home on Park avenue.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Shields took in
the show at Joplin Monday night.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-03-28
Vice ~ the VIrtuous.

Vice OF the Vlrtuoga.
The popularity Of ill-temper is that
Il Is the vice Of the virtuouS 1t u
often the one blot on an otherwise
noble character.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-23
NOW FOR VICTORY LOAN!
vERNON'S SHAREoFFIFTH LOAN
is $751;, 800
Drive to Put Vernon County Over the
Top Is Now On-Finish the
Job Right

The campaign to put Vernon county
over the top in the closing loan of the
series, the Fifth Liberty Loan, the
Victory loan, is now on in full blast
Chairman Johnson informs us that the
town chairman and sideboard and vii
lage supervisors are to constitute the
committees for each precinct. and that
personal solicitation viii be the medi-
UNI used to put the loan over
There is every reason why this last
loan should be largely oYersubscribed
The element of patriotism in Itself
should be sufficient reason, coupled
with our natural exaltation over the
wonderful victory and The desire to
see the job through TO the end But
in addition TO this, the high rate of in
terest and short time of the notes
makes them a most desirable invest
ment
Vernon county's quota is $751;, 900,
apportioned to the several precincts
as follows: Bergen $4,000, Christiana
S37 400, Clinton 500 800, Coon S30.7
Forest SIC, 800, Franklin $4,000, Ge-
noa 500, 800, Greenwood S26 900. Ham
burg $24 100, Harmony $26 500, Hills
boro $31 500, jefferson S3S POO, Kick
apoO $50 400. Liberty $4,000, Stark
Sl5,00 Sterling S34,700. Union S21,-
600, Viroqua 200. Webster S2O400,
Wheatland SIT 200, Whitestown SI4,-
800. Villages: Coon Valley Sl0I5O,
De Soto$1 ,200(p included in Wheat
land) ;Hillsboro $50 ,O00,La Fargo SILL
200. Ontario $4,000. Readstown $4,000,
Stoddard $500. Mound Park S2,700,
Westby $1,000. City of Virouua
First ward $3l 200, End ward S4S,50O
Bird ward S22 600. Individual allot-
ments will be about the same as in the
last loan, changes being made only
where serious mistakes are clearly
proven to have been made.
Terms of the Victory Liberty loan
announced by Secretary Glass are:
Amount, S4,500, 100000, oversubscrip-
tons to be rejected. Interest, IA per
cent for partially tax exempt notes,
convertible INTO 3% per cent notes
wholly t1V exempt. Maturity, four
years, Win the treasury reserving the
privilege of redeeming the notes in
three years.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-23

Paul Hanson was born in Langness,
| Guldhrandsdalen, Norway, the 3rd day
of February, 1850 and passed away
the 18th day ofApril, 1919, aged 60
years, months and 10 days. At the
age of l6, with his brother Erland, he
came to this country and six months
later his parents and family followed
them. They spent the first year in
Coon Valley and then settled in the
town of Harmony. In 1872 he was
united il marriage to Matilda Bakken
and they were blessed with eleven
children, one passing away in infancy;
five sons and FIVE daughters living
| Henry, Mrs Andrew Tryggestad, Mrs.
Ole Traastad, Mrs. Albert Tryggestad,
of Viroqua, 0luf of Chaseburg, Elmer,
Lille, Clarence and Sylvia at home
Albert of Montana was unable to be
present.
Deceased was active in business
matters as we'll as farming. For
many years he was assessor and JUS
| tice of the peace and had twice taken
the census. He was a good husband
and father and always willing to lend
helping hand to anyone in need
Therefore the loss is great and the
sorrow unreasonable, yet we submit
to the wisdom of God, believing that
he has transported him to a home
much more beautiful than human
hands could provide. He had been in
poor health for the last six years
pains and medical skill were not spar
ed for his comfort and health, but all
in vain. About two years ago he sub
mitted to an operation for kidney and
bladder trouble and spent about four
months in the Lutheran hospital,
which he never fully recovered He
was very kind and patientduring suf-
fering. He was member of the Zion
Lutheran church and attended service
whenever he was able. He leaves to
mourn their loss, wife and ten chill
dren, three sisters and two brothers /:
Mrs. Ole Rudser, Mrs Andrew Peter
son, Erland OF. Genoa, Mrs Mary Hegg
of Lawton, Moth Dakota, Elef of vi
roqua, who is very low at Lacrosse
hospital; also 10 grandchildren, host
of nephews, nieces and friends.
Funeral service was conducted by
Rev j. J. Jacobson, Thursday at | D.
m. both at the home and the church
where the remains were laid to rest in
the cemetery, large gathering of
friends and relatives assembling to
pay their last respects
The widow and children express their sin
cere thanks 20 their minister FOR Gods words
during the illness of their beloved husband and
father and TO thank the friends and nsighbora
for the sympathy shown them, the pailbearers
and for beautiful floral offerings.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-23
STAR PROGRAM

Wednesday, "A Fight for Millions
serial; and Metro program.
Thursday 49, Sessua Hyakawa n
"Temple of Dusk" blouse Cleaning
Horrors" Lyons and Moran comedy.
Lecture by Sergeant Major H. o. Pin
ter.
Friday-Norma Talmadge in one of
her very best pictures, "The Moth"
Extra Hearst News.
Saturday-The wonderful Nazimova
in "Toys Of Fate" wonderful Gypsy
tale Special music by Culver's or
chestra. Another one of those High
class shows for 10 and 25c Prices on
all shows include the tax.
Patty Arbuekle is coming back
next week in a free show the first of
the week and in a new one Camping
Ont, which is another crouch breaker,
Thursday ana Friday, May 1st and
2nd
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-23
EASTER NICELY OBSERVED
CHURCHES HOLD SERVICES AP-
PR0PRIATE TO DAY
Knights Templar of Masonic Order
Worship in Body at the Method
ist Church

AS is usual and most commendable,
Easter Sunday was fittingly observed
in Viroqua, by large attendance and
special services in all her churches.
The day was graced with mild and
sunny weather, coming as glad sur
prise on the heels of rain.
Special music by the choir, violin
solo by Prof. Culver and appropriate
sermon by Rev. Stephens marked the
morning service at the Congregational
church. A vesper communion service
was held at four o'clock. the pastor
voicing the sorrow the church felt that
Joseph Omundson, who had aided in
administering the sacrament for tine
past fifteen years was absent from his
place, called to his horne on high.
Following their usual custom of
worshipping at our churches on Easter
morning, the knights Templar attend
ed the Methodist church and enjoyed
the special music and excellent SER
mon by Pastor Harris.
Some members of the Methodist
Sunday school rendered a beautiful
service on Sunday afternoon when led
by Mrs .Mork, the superintendent, they
called at the homes of some folks who
were unable to come to church and
gave brief Easter program. Songs
were sung by the Juniors assisted by
the orchestra of Mrs. Anderson's class,
and Clayton Weavil gave two recita-
tions in fine style. The home of Mr..
Truesdale was first visited, then Mr..
c. G.. Browns, where Grandma Wig
CLINTON was spending the day, and fin
ally Howard Thayer's. Flowers were
left in each case in token of remem-
brance and affection The visits Of
this Sunday school brigade were much
appreciated.
The evening service was something
different. Instead of the regular OBJ
servance a story and song service was
given entitled Love Triumphant"
tale of the first Eastertide by Florence
Morse Kingsley. The pastor read the
story and the music, solos and chorus
parts were given by large chorus
choir. IL was splendid in every way
and service we shall long remember.
Practically all the seats in the church
were occupied.
At the Christian church, Rev. Bull
lock spoke eloquently Of ''The Values
of the New Resurrection" and the
choir gave special numbers. In the
afternoon, the closing of q week of
meetings under auspices of the mis-
sionery society was held. The Bible
school rendered very pleasing can
tata in the evening, solos, recitations,
and choir music
Special and appropriate sermon and
music and large attendance marked
the service at Rev. JacObson's church
Sunday afternoon and at Rev. Sme-
by's church in the morning.
The Easter services in the Catholic
church will be held next Sunday, to
which the public is cordially invited.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-23
IMPORTANT MEETING FRIDAY
Patriotic Citizens Called to Lay Plans
for Soldier Welcome

A mass meeting has been called for
Friday evening at $3.50 at the Opera
House, to elect committees and lay
plans for big demonstration in hon
or of Vernon county's soldiers, to be
held the day when our boys of the
gallant 32nd division arrive in Viro-
qua. Captain Buffers is endeavoring
to have every Viroqua boy transfer
red into the 32nd so that they may re-
turn to Viroqua in body, and their
arrival here is to be made the grand
est occasion ever staged in the coun-
ty. Every Vernon soldier is expected
to be present in uniform and regard
himself as guest of honor
Every public spirited man in this
locality who believes our returning
heroes are entitled to be shown the
gratitude of the community should at
tend the meeting at the Opera House
Friday night and have a voice in the
plans. Be therei
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-23
Regimental Tnfrmary. 3l5th infantry
BIG YICTORY NIGHT

At the Star, Thursday this week:
At 7:45-Overtures and popular Sc
lections by Culver's Orchestra.
At 500" Housecleaning Troubles
on the screen with Eddie Lyons and
Lee Moran.
At 8:15-"The Temple of Dusk"
featuring the great Jap. Sessua Hy-
akawa, in five parts.
At 9:15-Sergeant Major II. o. Pin
ter in a thrilling and patriotic lecture
in the interest Of the Victory loan.
Admission for the show 10 and Zoe.
The lecture is free. Come early and
and get good seat as this is going to
be a big night Note-Children not
accompanied by parents are requested
to give Up their seats after the movies.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-23
A YIRoQuA BOY rs HONoREp
Bob Rice Selected as Member of Per-
shing's Band

from New York came this simple
message from "Skip" Rice, as all ia
military know him in the home town:
Arrived yesterday with Pershings
band to tour states for Liberty loan"
Pershing's band is composed of the
best musicians picked from the hun
dreds of bands in the American army
in France. To be selected as a mem
Der means to be recognized as one of
the worlds best musicians in his line.
Bob got his start in the Viroqua band
under Bandmaster Brown, and his sig
nal achievements in the musical world
is a source of qualification to Viroqua,
the band and Mr. Brown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-04-23
CHEESE MEETING AT NEWTON
Will Be Held April 26th, at 8 p. NJ.
in the Town Hall

There viii be a meeting at the towr
hall at Newton to discuss the cost and
probability of building a cheese fac
tory. The cost of milk production
and the marketing of milk at a con-
densery, creamery and cheese factory
will also be taken up. A state man
will be at the meeting if it will be al
all possible to obtain his services.
The meeting is planned to be pro-
fitable one for any farmers who can
see fit to attend. It is urged by New
ton people that large number be
present.