The southern argus. [volume], June 18, 1891, Image 1

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VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1.
We are bound for
C. F. NOBLE’S
STAPLE AND FANCY
GROCERY : HOUSE,
BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS.
C. D. MESERVE & CO.,
Agricultur’l Implements
Bules, Watons, Hay-Balers, Wire, Etc.
SOUTH MILITARY ST., BAXTER SPRINGS. KAN.
J. G. POLSTER,
BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS.
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals
Paints, Oils and Window Glass.
FINE TOILET SOAPS, BRUSHES, COMBS, ETC, FANCY
ARTICLES, AND PERFUMERY IN GREAT VARIETY.
Watches, Clocks and an Elegant Assortment of Jewelry.
PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED.
PENSIONS
For Soldiers. Widows, Orphans and Dependent Parents
Claims rejected, bounty, back pay, &c.. prosecuted witl
vigilance. Legal fees charged only when successful.
Your Business is Solicited.
J. C. BODEN,
Pension and Claim Attorney, GALENA. KAN.
THE FREEMAN.
HAVE YOU SEEN “THE FREEMAN,”
Ths Great ani Only Piclml Colored Nmjajer’
WELL, YOU OUGHT TO SEE IT.
It is brim full of news from all parts of the country, and it contains
each week a large line of illustrations concerning colored people, with tne
portraits and skethes of representative colored men and women.
It is fte Largest and Most Complete Colored Newspaper Now PnWisneo.
and is read by more than one hundred thousand coloredU*°ple every wee-
Another feature of it is that the type setting, illustrating, etching, I -
work and editorial work is all done by colored people.
Send for sample copies and special inducements to agents. A
your letter to “ The Freeman.” or Edward E. Cooper, Indianapolis,
“ WITH ZM-AJLICZE TOWARD KONE, WITH CHARITY ZFCCR. ALL.”
BAXTER SPRINGS. CHEROKEE COUNTY, KANSAS, JUNE 18
SALUTATORY.
We beg briefly to state our reasons
for offering a new paper for public
patronage, and also to define the field
we propose to occupy. In answer to,
the inquiry, “Is there need for a new '
paper?” we say, we think there is. '
First, the colored population of
Southeastern Kansas is already large,
and is rapidly increasing. It is also
fast becoming, to some extent, an edu
cated population. While our interests
are in every respect identical with
those of the white race, yet our posi
tion in regard to that race is unique.
Our obligations, both as citizens and •
as men and women, are the same as
theirs, yet our opportunities are not
the same; our advantages are non.in
ally the same, yet a wide gulf exists
between their advantages and ours
which it is not yet in the power of the
bravest, the wisest or the most capa
ble of any of us to bridge over.
Our position being then unique, not
one among all the twenty or more dif
ferent races and nationalities which
make up the American people holding
the peculiar position that we do,
while at the same time our du
ties to the government are the same as
theirs,-—on this account we need a
voice of our own. We need our own
avenues of expression. We need to
reason without' white friends through
the public press. For the races to un
derstand one another it is necessary to
read each others papers and magazines
Second, that we hold the balance of
power, not only in our national and
state elections, but also in municipal
elections, is conceded. As voters,
holding in our hands this mighty
power, it is essential to public welfare
that we be better understood by those
who seek our votes. Therefore, whiles
the political creed of our paper will be
republican, while republican principles
will be firmly held, clearly stated and
boldly promulgated, yet the tfearing
of republican measures favorably or
unfavorably affecting our race will be
pointed out and freely discussed in
these columns.
Third, as voters we have our own
race interests to look after. Our
young men and women, before casting
their votes, need to be instructed in le
gat'd to the relation of race questions
to national politics.
While these are our main reasons
for offering The Southern Argus as
a new voice, We intend to keep our
columns open for the free discussoin
of all matters political, religious, so
cial - and for correspondence from
abroad.
We design to make our paper in the
best sense of the word a family papei
with departments to interest all.
Truly yours,
E. M. Woods.
The city council and street commis
sioner are getting a move on them
selves. They are grading and graveling
Sheridan street between Lincoln and
Grant streets. Go on with the timely
work for the first thing that the ob
servant stranger notices is the condi
tion of the public thoroughfares.
Reports of children’s day exercises
at the different churches and other re
ligious services held in this city the
past Sabbath, will appear in the next
issue.
We are glad to see our old friend
C. W. Daniels, out and well again aft
er his trip to New Mexico where a
short spell of sickness had seized upon
h i m.
R. P. McGregor leaves for Jasper
county, as soon as he is well, to gather
statistics regarding the manufacturing
interests of that county.
J. P. Hartley is superintendent of
the 4th day of July celebration which
takes place at Col. March s paik Bax
ter Springs, Kans.
Miss S. E. Bell of St. Joe. Mo, was
here to take the examination ot public
school teachers. Sue was successful
and will return.
The Argus is the newsiest, the best
ootten up. the largest, and the cheap
est Afro-American newspaper sold tor
75 cents a year.
Juvenile Sons and Daughters of
Friendship convene every third Satur
day afternoon at 3 o’clock at Mt. Olive
Baptist church.
Evervbody turn out in his or her
summer clothes and participate in the
4th of July celebration at Col. March s
park.
C S Patterson of Ft. Scott, Kan.,
was visiting in Baxter a few days ago.
Mr. Patterson leaves soon for Chicago.
Mrs. MolliT Wickware
Kan., was in Baxter on the IVtb ult,
the guest of Mrs. Love, her mother.
Editor T. G. Robinson of the Weil
Journal dropped in to see ns during
his brief stay in the burg.
Mrs Walter Tuttle has returned
from Chicago after a long visit to rela
tives and friends.
CITY LOCATE.
We are prepared to offer bargains in
White goods. A great variety at re
duced prices. Call and see them at
J. M. Cooper’s.
BAXTER GROCERY HOUSE.
I do not advertise any dudes or
monkeys, but meet all honorable com
petition in business, both in price and
quality of goods, and always am head
quarters for prices on butter and eggs,
and fruits and vegetables. As an evi
dence of our capability my business
is daily increasing.
J. H. Humphrey.
Ben’s Barber Shop is in March’s
building east side of Military street.
Every da\ Cook Book and Natural
llistorv ot the Work! to give away at
W. E. Tyner’s.
Go to the Parlor Restaurant for a
good meal. SP. Partch, Prop’r.
Just received at J. M. Cooper’s a lot
of “Meek’s” Cassimere Pants, the best
in the market for the money.
Splendid ice cream may be had at
Mrs. McClellan’s restaurant on Satur
day and Sunday evenings.
Call to see Mrs. M. J. Sutton’s artis
tic paintings, west side North Main st.
Are von bothered with dandruff?
If so go to Ben’s Barber Shop and use
Ben’s Danderine.
Don’t forget “Hill’s Place.” Lunch
room, Cigars and Tobacco and Sum
mer drinks. G P Hill, Prop’r.
Go to W. E. Tyner’s and get a
Webster’s Dictionary tree.
Remember that J. M. Cooper sells
the kind of a hat you want at a price
that can’t be discounted.
Is your hair falling out? If so go
to Ben’s Barber Shop and use Ben’s
Danderine.
Ice Cream at the Parlor Restaurant
bv the dish, quart or gallon.
S P Partch, Prop’r.
All who know themselves to be in
debted to me please call and settle al
nice. W. E. Tyner.
Rock Bottom Shoes in all sizes and
styles constantly on hand at
J. M. Cooper’s.
Go to W. E. Tyner’s tor straight
dealing every time.
The 'largest, cheapest and best line
of Parasols at J- M Cooper’s.
Mason’s fruit jars at W. E. Tyner’s
-heap. _________
Our terms are cash.
Much matter crowded out.
Wasn’t Friday a scorcher?
The Argus gives you a variety of
news.
Our books are now open for sub
scriptions.
Samuel 11. Smith visited Pittsburg,
Kan., on the Blh.
The Argus reaches all classes, grades
ind colors of people.
W. A. McLean of Parsons was in
he city last Monday.
The Argus gives you both the race
ind the general news.
A. M. Peake & Co. have sold out to
Y M. Stapleton & Co.
J. H. Anderson has purchased an
‘legant baby carriage.
The city library is open Tuesdays,
rhursdays and Saturdays.
The Baxter write up will, perhaps,
je seen in another number.
Miss Anna McClain of Cherokee
was in Baxter Springs Sunday.
Rev. F. Durden of Oswego, Kan.,
called at the Argus office on the Ist.
A cherub presented itseif to Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. T. Bryan on the 15th of May.
G. O. McClain of Cherokee came
iver to attend the quarterly meeting.
The white friends are subscribing to
the Argus as rapidly as our own race.
Rev. Jordan Allen, of Pardons,
preached at the A. M. E. church May
11.
Rev. J. M. Rivers held quarterly
meeting at the C. M. E. church Sun
day.
Mrs. Pleasant Sutton made a trip to
Joplin not many days since on busi
ness.
Wm. 11. Rowe of Washington, D.
C-. is favoring Baxter with bis pres
ence.
David Hurt is at E. E. Edwards’
carriage shop learning the trade. Stay
l he re, Da v id.
John R- Lvnch lyceum meets every
Monday night at the A. M E. chapel
at 7 :30 o’clock.
J C Wooton and family of Neutral
attended children’s day exercises here
Sunday evening.
The reading matter has been some
what curtailed in this i*<ne, the de
mand for advertising being greater
than had been anticipated.
For a friend to wish the Ar«.i « well,
always pleases the editor, but a great’
er expression of that fnen 1 -
withes is to subscribe or band in au ad. j
1801.
Wright’s
GREAT JUNE
CLEARANCE: SALE
COMMENCES NEXT
SATURDAY, JUNE 20th.
Just One-Third Off!
Oar entire stock of Trimmed Hats will be placed on sale on
Saturday, June 20th, at one-third off the regular price. These
prices will hold good until the entire lot is sold: 16 hats will be
|4; $4 hats will be $2.67; 11 hats will be 67c. These prices will
insure the immediate sale of all goods left
Our : Great: Bankrupt: Sale
of CLOTHING is still going on. Thirty-eight suits sold last Sat
urday. Forty per cent saved is an item worth looking after.
Our June Clearance Sale
Is attracting the attention of everybc
10,000 yds Best Calico 4|c w’th 7|c.
10,000 yds Gingham 5 4c worth BJc.
10,000 yds Blaze at 5c worth 74c.
10,000 yds L. L. Muslin 5c w’th 6|c.
10,000 yds Bleached Muslin at
B|c worth 10c.
1,000 yds Slate Camb. 5c w’th 6 Jc.
Our Mammoth Stock Must be Reduced in June!
We will place on sale three lots of Black Organdy Lawn: One lot of
8,000 yds at 94c, worth 12|c; one lot of 7,000 yds at lljc, worth 16|c;
one lot of 6,000 yds at 12|c, worth 18c and 20c.
these prices we cannot sell more than two patterns to one customer.
Our entire stock of Parasols and Fans on sale to close.
One hundred dozen Ladiea’ Jersey Vests at 6|*c.
ISAAC WRIGHT,
W. E. TYNER,
DEALER IN
Staple Fancy Groceries
Provisions, Etc.
Highest Market Prices Paid for Produce!
GRAIN and FEED!
East aide Military Street, Sfinga, Kao.a.
directors.
ALEXANDER WARNER, P™ H K f NOWELL, Tn Pr*.
ISi C PJfRKINS, Cat Mer. B- WARNER, A»» t i :«**ler.
L. MCRRA r PEEK I NS.
TH E
BA.STBR:: BANK.
,!>*< -OKPORATKhI
PAID VP CAPITAL ga*JO,(MM).OO.
Does a General Banking Business.
BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS.
CHICA6O SHOE HOUSE,
WM. AACH & CO., Prop’rs,
galena, - - - KANBAB.
Headquarters for I»n > Goods. ( lothing. B<h.K Shoes. Hat
( aps. Gents’ Furnishing Goods, 1 ranks and alne*.
PRICE 75 CIS. A YEAR.
ly. Read carefully the prices below:
50 Ladies* Hats M 00, worth >6.00.
50 Ladies’ Hats 12.00, worth $3.00.
100 Ladies’ Hats 67c, worth 11.00.
200 Men’s Suite $12.00, w’th $20.00.
200 Men’s Suite $9.00, worth $15.00.
200 Men’s Suite $7.20, worth $12.00.
100 G. A. R. Suite $7.56, w’th $lO.OO.