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sei nan RAILROAD MEETING. Another Very Enthnsiastic Meet- ing at the Court House Last Night The court room was pretty W ell filled Thursday mght m response the twenty-five to call of the committee of for eeting of the citizens of But ceive and act upon the repor committee. Ex-Sheriff John Atkison called the house to order and nominated Judge D. V. Brown chairman. The nomination was seconded and Judge Brown was elected. On motion of A. Henry the repre- sentatives of the city press were made secretaries. The report of the committee of twenty-five being the first business in order, Mr. A. Henry, chairman of that committee, submitted the report in a speech of some length, | which was in substance the same as was published in the Times of Wed- nesday evening. On Motion of Mr. Wade the re- port of the committee was received continued in the committee charge ot the business of taking sub- and scription of stock. The night as the time for meeting to con- sider matters in general pertaining to its duty, and especially to fixa time in the near future for the hold- committee fixed Saturday ing of a general mass meeting in which not only the citizens of Butler can participate, but also farmers re- siding within a few miles of the city. The business ot the meeting having been completed, President Waters addressed the meeting for minutes on the proposition in gen- eral, explaining more fully the na- ture ot the stock plan of taking sub- scription. ia some Mr. A. Henry then addressed the house in a brief but fervent speech, setting forth the fact that the C& A. railroad was the only road from which we can expect The meeting then adjourned. Sixty thousand dollars ot stock 1s all that Judge Waters asks ot the people of Bates county to subscribe to the Ft. Scott, St. L. & C., road. We think that a sum to ask of them,- when we con- sider the wealth of the people, and the country along the line of the road. and the new that awakened by it, and the market it will afford for the various products ot our county and the enhancement in ue of real estate. We trust that our people will be able to see their in- terest in its true light, and take the required amount of stock speedily. moderate interests will be val- The peeple are beginning to dis- large number _ot candidates for the various offices to be filled next No- vember, with a good deal of free- dom. We are glad to see this inter- est manifested by the people. The offices to be filled are important, and | ‘ i lwas gaining on it when a farmer} care should be taken that none but honest and competent men be select- | ed. honest? Ishe competent? We trust that the Democracy of Bates will observe this rule next fall. It is full ot wisdom. There are not many country ple in the city to-day. peo The tarmers are appropriating the fair weather, | in ether words, they are making hay while the sun shines. That's right. We want a big crop this year. The hands employed on the Ft. Scott, St. Louis & Chicago road and on the buildings and other improve- ments in the city will require a great deal of grul-, and we want our peo- ple to furnish it. There is said to be over one, hundred witnesses subpanoed the cases of the State vs. Farris and Walker. se of a protracted This number gives prom- and lively trial. It 1s thought to be doubttul wheth- er Judge Gantt, expeditious as he is, can wade through the court dock- et in the number of juridicial days a signedhim or not. He’s stirring the boys up, and don’t you doubt it. Brain And Nerve. Wells’ Health Renewer, greatest rem: €.y on ecarthf for impotence, leanness, sexual debility, Xc., $i at druggists. West’n Mo. Depot, Meyers Bro’s & Co., Kansas City, Mo. 240-14-lv competition. | rail- | The Jettersonianrule is, is he | in | LABORING MEN. They Hold a Meting and Discus> Their Interess. A TimMEs attended the | meeting last Tuesday night inthe law office of A. L. Betz, of the National Party: persons reporter Labor were ebout thirty The smallness of the audience was Greenback present. attributed to the tact thata railroad | meeting was being held at the same time in the court house. | were nade by Messrs. Lukenbill, | McConnell and Thompson, the first | of whom reviewed in a succient man- | ner'the financial Legislation of Con- | gress for the past twenty years. } national banking system he denounc- | ed asinfamous. Thetwo lastaboye named gentlemen told how it hap- | pened that they became members ot | the party, and dwelt considerable on the burdens that weighed down A new con- | the laboring people. vert was asked to rise and explain | why he was a Greecba cker, but he | | \ | | | declined to give a reason for the faith that was m him. A club was organized, and a thorough organ- a of the party throughout county ¥ strongly recom- ization | the mended. The brood of Congressional aspi- rants seems to have all been hatched lout, at least we havn’t heard of a new chicken lately. The brood is numerous and all doing well. We are afraid that a good many of them will get the spraddles about the time the convention meets. Conventions are bad on them. The Highest Rank- Made from harmless materials, and adapted to the needs of fi ding and fall- ing hair, Parker’s Hair Balsam has taken the highest ranks as an elegant and relia- ble hair restorative Ma mm. side now. About the ides of August | next, they will be hunting the shady | ide, and ice cream, lemonade and sich. Judge Brown, on Thursday made | an order of publiction for the sale of real estate, in the matter of the es- tate of David Johnson. deceased Court in session to day. his |way home Thursday evening, and | \ | | | As John P. | when a few miles west of the city | his buggy come uncoupled, and his | horses became frightened and pulled him oyer the dash board, which was the only whole piece of the vehicle he could find. | in- | jury, nor did his team. ae Z | | i / He sustained no Everybody that can raise the mon- ought to take stock in the Fort Scott, St. Louis & Chicago railroad. | |} and’ is going in the direction that in | our judgment will make it one of the | greatest roads in the country. | We got afte n item this ing and got in sight of the thing, and morn- stopped to inquire the news, and {while we were giving him a short piece of our mind the thing turned a sharp corner on us, and made good escape. | | It was a fine large item, | it was. | ee Sore ne ne ees eae Man's Ingratitude- This is an ungrateful world to say the | least. A man will act like a lunatic when he has the Itching Piles, and declare that ‘he knows he can’t live another day, | yet he applies Swayne’s Ointment, the in- tense itching is allayed at once, he gets cured, and goes down to the lodge without one whit of gratitude. When asked why he looks so cheerful, he dodges the ques- tion by an indifferent answer It’s jus like a man though, is’nt it? Mar. 1-dw-1m Don't Die tn The House Ask druggist for ‘Rough on Rats.” lears out rats, mice bed-bugs, minflie, ants, insects. 240-14-ly , Tt 15. per box. Speer’s Port Wine. Is recommended by physicians above all others as a gentle Stimulant, tonic and diuretic ing they are using an article that is strict- ly pure, and possesses the highest medi- cinal virtues. } Charles A. Seeley, a skilful chemist of New York city, after making a careful and thorough analysis says: “I have ex- mined the wine wich the view of de- rious «mjurious substances which are } contained in so-called Port wines, such : as logwood, crude spirits, etc. | not found any of these substances in Mr. Speer's wine, and it does not contain any- | thing but what is found in pure Grape juice wines. Sold by F.M. Cremry & Co. Butler, } H2z-2t Mo. H There | i | tration of finances. owing to the dis- Speeches | The} \ | frequently been prevented trom do- | People are hunting tor the sunny | This line of road will pass through | cuss the merits and demerits of the | - country of almost boundiess wealth ; roaches | : It is something they can pre- | scribe to patients with confidence, know- ! ermining the presence or absence of va-/ I have} | The Work of the American Bible So- ciety in Bates County. | Butler, Mo., March, 20, ’82.—My | Work in this county has been at- | tended with more than usual aifficul- ! ties, probably the greatest, has been the impas: this tall and winter, the great pros- | truction of crops, by chintzbug. and drouth. It is astonishing to see the ‘remarkable emmigration to this county, the old route from one town | to another, are being fenced up, entirely fenced in, this has occasion- ed more than unusual difficulty in reaching every family, and I have ing so. Notwithstanding these things. the good seed has been sown. and | the honor anc of God. Ihave visited 3910 f: ies 176 fam- lies without bibles. m of whom bible for replac- have been hving without a many years, many had never ed the bibles, lost during the Have supplied 173 families by do- The | great a number of fam war. nation. main reason tor so ies destitute of bibles is owing to the great) num- regions, who have suffered every conceivable manner of losses, from all parts, and have resorted to these | regions, in hopes of recovering such | losses. In these districts Thave found to donate extensively. 599 volumns, and volumns, have distributed All this benefit it necessary Have donated sold 2223 4550 Gospel tracts. the e, and every has been done for ot every home an fire indivi this work 1s finished. I hope the ual, in county, and now the church- tes and people will show their appre- ciation of this work of the American Bible Society, by hands, and hearts and as liberally as extending their the society to extend this work to With have few axceptions. their liberally, and received me with great h IT trust they rewarded, I the people extended hospitalities, kindness for w will be abundantly appre- ciate it personally, and it is consid- ered as a helping hand by the soci- ety in their effort to send the word of God j land aad nation. to every person. in Every, Any persons who have tailed to improve this opportu- nity to secure Bibles, can do so by, | applying at the Bible Depository, at Mr. McClintock’s store. Yours Respecttully. S. K. Feeks. To the Tax Payers of School District No. 4, Hudson Township. | By requestof persons interested in said District, € hereby publish for your inspection the following finan- cial statement of the District. Total made for the support of a seven months school: Teachers fund - - $190.00 Incidental ** - - 20.00 amount of estimate $210.00 Total - - - | Amount of public fund ap- | portioned - - $74.07 | Amount on hand April 1, 18S1, - - - 34-89 Amount of tax levied - I1I.g! Total - - 220.87 Amount paid to Dalton Walls, Treasurer of Hudson township: June 15th, 18S1, - $108.96 February 3d, 1882, - 65.34 Ba 24th, ** - Total paid. - - $2 has j collected, also there is a few dollars delinquent. ! SrTaTeE oF Missouri. } County of Bates. § | : There been Ss. i I, E. A. Henry, Clerk of the | i and for said | ; County Court. within county. hereby certify the foregoing records now in my office. Witness my hand and seal, (1. s.) this 22d of March, 1882. Henry, Co. Clerk. | “A Fo olish Mistake. i ing a remedy of merit with quack medi- } cines. we say that Parker’s Ginger Tonic isa | sterling health restorative which will do all that is claimed tor it. We have used it ourselves with the happiest results for work.—Timrs. Mar. i-rm able condition ot roads, and manv of the early settlers, are | we trust with Gods blessing, will bring forth an abundant harvest to! ber of families resorting to the coal} possible of their means, to enable | | other parts, both at home and abroad. | some back tax! to be a true and correct copy of the i Don’t make the mistake of confound- | We speak trom experience when - Rhumatism and when worn out by over- } REMEDY sycu as TETTE! RESP Cy iss ‘THE GREAT OisTaM ENT is Sold by drug Boxes, $ . : the market. OF Send 50 cts t Stamps 3 Adaress, Dk Swayne & Son. Phila, Par I NEVER FAILS. ERVIN SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured my Mrtle girl of fits, She was also di dumb but ft cured her. She can now talk and wellasanybody. PTR Ross, Springwac SAMARITAN NERVINE Has been the means of curing my wife of rheumatism 3. B. Fietcare, Fort Collins, Col. SAMARITAN NERVINE | Made » sure gure of a case of fits for my son. E. B. Ratcs, Histtsville, Kan. ras is. SAMARITAN NERVE E Cured me of vertigo, neuralgia and sick headache. ‘Mas. Wx. HeNsos. Aurora, Ill. SAMARITAN NERVINE | Was the means of coring. ™ te SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured me of asthma. 2 P over $3,009 with other doctors. ‘8. R. Hopson, New Albany, Ind. SAMARITAN NERVINE Effectualiy cured me of spasms, Miss Jenniz WARREN, 340 West Van Buren St. Chicago, LiL SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured our child of fits after given up to die by our family physician, {t having over 100 tn 24 hours. ‘fesRy KNee. Vervilia, Warren Co.. T’ SAMARITAN NERVI Cured me of scrofula after suffering for eight ALBERT SimPsoN, Peoria, SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured my son of fits, after spending #2.400 with other doctors. J. W. THornTon, Claiborn, Miss. SAMARITAN NERVINE Cored me permanently of epileptic fits of a stubborn character. Rev. WM. Martin, Mechanicstown, Md. SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured my son of fits, after having had 2, 500 in eighteen months. Mrs. E. Fonxs, West Potsdam, N. ¥. SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured me of epilepsy of nine years’ standing. 188 ORLENA MAnSMaLL, Granby. Newton Co.. Mo SAMARITAN NERVINE Fas permanently cured me of epilepsy of many toa ‘enn years. mm. duration. JACOB SUTER, St. Joseph, Mo. SAMARITAN NERVINE Carea me of bronchitis, asthms and general debility. OLtveR Myzns, Ironton, Ohio. SAMARITAN NERVINE also scrofula of many Fears JEZWELL. Covington, Ky SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured me of fits. Have been well for over four years. | ~" Cuakzzs E. Ccntis. Osakis. Dougiass Co... SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured a friend of mine who had dyspepsia very badly. Micuagt O'CoxNon, Ridgway, Pa. SAMARITAN NERVINE Has permanently cured me of epileptic fits Avid TREMBLY, Dea Motnes, Towa. SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured my wife of epticpsy of 35 years standing. HeNer Clink Fairield, Mich. SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured my wife of a nervous disease of the head. Granam, North Hope, Ps. SAMARITAN NERVINE Cured my son of fits. He has not had a At for about four years. 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The three mestic that 1 got of you isthe easiest quarter cabinet and finest running machine | sewed on. Mrs. J. K. Bruglar, Butler. Lamwell pleased with the Do mestic mach that I bougnt of you 1 i nice and silent. Without ery, Lthink it) the best machine mad .§. Clark, Butler, Mo. Mrs. Dr. Matchett. Johnstownt Mo.. savs: Twould not be withou, | a Domestic sewing machine: it is ne plus ultra. Lam well pleased with the Do- mestic machine, and money could not buy another equally as good. Mrs. John Randall. The Domestic machine is the one I desire, because, it does all kinds of work, and never misses a_ stitch, besides, it’s silent and light running. Mrs. Jeff Mohler, Pappinville. The Domestic machine is the most complete, the most convenient, light- est running. and most silent of all machines. Mrs. Wm Jackson. Die No. 4, Domestic nahmachine ist die beste von allen, und jede hansfean sollte eine haben. Mrs. John Hermann. A hundred of testimonials of a like nature. 10-2t HuGo SigMunp. C, B, LEWIS Livery, Feed, SALE STABLE Buggies. Garriages, Sddle “Horses, of driving teams. He teams and the best gives special attention left in FARMER will find and excellent feed lot and an abundance of corn, hay and oats, and water for hungry horses. He also buys and sells his chat j ‘Mules and Horses. ' Give him a call at the RED Livery Stable known as Wallev’s barn. 2 blocks south of the square. 118-45-d&w-tm. _ FREE! RELIABLE SELF-CURE. rite prescription of one of the succensial sfa@c! s fn the C. cor thecare of 5 De bility, Weakn: ‘Deeay. Sent lope free. arzgeists cap ll It ARD & CO., Louisiana, Mo. HARRIS REMEDY CO., ats ‘Chemists * Do- | ever b- *L i FOR ‘CHEAP LANDS CALL CANTERBURY. ON SURANCE, IN RELIABLE COMPANIES, ro FOR IN Go | Ben. B. Canterbury, For) Money, | On FIVE years time. | | | AT THE LOWEST RATES OF INTEREST | Call on BEN, B. CANTERBURY, Butler, Mo, | 50-tf- ~ FARMERS AND i | a | EMIGRANTS Wishing farm Mares or | Mules will do well to call on C. T. Horses, | TRACY, at the Southern Stables, Butler, he always keeps 2 supply. 5 e- ‘CITY HOTEL Hl. H. MILLER Prop’r. On Ft. Scott st. 1 1-2 block from Southwest corner of the square. Meals - sch toe a Board per cay - - 25 cents. $1.00. 3n gom LaCygne Nursery, t (One mile north of depot. 8S million Hedge Piants, | 100 thousand Apple and Peach trees so thousand Pear Plum, Cherry, and other truit trees. so thousand small fruits. All kinds ot hardy Ornamental Shrubs, j Trees, Vines, Bulbs, &c., Xe. {Write me what you want and let me | price it to you. Address Db. W. COZAD, LaCygne, Linn Co.,Kas oe NOREEN ae i : i ' i 7-3m PRACTICAL Watchmaker & Engraver, i BUTLER, - | SETH THOMAS’ CLOCKS | "Eile | | | MISSOURI. INI Ww | DRUC STORE! W. J. LANSDOWN, Prop’r. |Good Stock of Pure, Fresh Drugs. | |ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SQUARE | | IN BUTLER. MO. | Iwill give my personal attention | to compounding prescriptions, day or night. Give me a trial trip. j W. J. LANSDOWN. | OLIVE HOUSE, | W. J. LANSDOWN Pror’r. BUTLER - -- - outhwest corner MISOUR Public Squar ot 'DRUG HOUSE | ——_or —_—_— | | DR. E. PYLE. i Call tor anything inthe Ine or ' | Drugs, Medicines | Paints, Oils, Dyenx, and all MEDICINES Books and stationary Also a new large, and well selected stock PATENT i | | or WALL PAPER AND Curtain Hanging