The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, November 22, 1882, Page 5

The serenaders were out Monday night. like for several days past. Give us railroad That’s the absorbing question since the great political somersault. more news. The Southern Methodists ot this city. closed their protracted meeting Sunday night. Prof. : =Ches. M. Johnson, has rented a the Opera building to be furnished for the teaching of music. The firm of Jewett & Bremmer- mann, disolved on the Sth inst. the latter retiring. Mr. Jewett will con- tinue the business alone and hopes to merit the patronage of the public. Judge Gantt has been clearing the circuit court docket ata rapid rate during the past week. Useless delay in litigation will never occur where he has control. The Grand jurv was in session all last week, and was discharged by his Honor Judge Gantt, Saturday,-after having filed the proper report of their labors. Rich Hill Enterprise: Butler is making great preparations for her Opera House opening on, December 1st. Rich Hill will do her justice by a large delegation. Tne Schell City Mews, one ot our sprightliest exchanges, has been en- larged te an eight-column paper. Surely there need be no _ better evidence that the Mews is enjoying prosperity. : The Butler cornet band, having sold their old instruments to the new colored band have order a tull set of new ones. The order was made through Sprague & Hunter, and the price of the complete sei will beu pward of $700. R. J. Starxe, County Clerk, elect, has moved his family to this city, having selected a residence on Ohio street. Mr. Starke is arranging his business preparatory to the com- mencement ot his term ot office on the 1st of January. Wm. J. Henry, on behalf of Pros- ecuting Attorney Silvers, prosecuted aschool teacher by the name of Garrett, mm Summit township last week for threatening to shoot one Miller. Will was successful in bind-. ing him over to keep the peace for six months in the sum of $200. The enterprising drug firm of Crumley & Co. have just put into their sales-room the finest exhibition case to be tound in the southwest, outside ef Kansas City. It cost the neat sum of $60,00, and 1sa modle worth seeing, especially when it gets filled with Christmas goods. Capt. Stephens, residing near Stumptown, had a sample of white peachblow potatoes at McBride & Co’s. Monday that will compare favorably with the product of any Sate in the Union. Capt. Stephens stated that he had 120 acres of the same-kind-of potatoes. The firm of McBride & Cu. have contracted for 1,000 bushels. A Times reporter had occasion to visit the Plaining Mills of Wyatt & Boyd at the the depot last week. A more complete institution of the dind is rarely found in the West. Under the efficient management of Mr. Wm. Sprague the mulls have been a paying investment from the beginning and can now hardly sup- ply the great demands made upon them for work. The date for the opening of the Opera House has been fixed for Monday night December 11th, The contract has been signed with the May Wheeler troupe to give the weeks entertainment. The admis- ion fee will be $1 oo for the first The night and no reserved seats. LOCAL NEWS| suit of elegant rooms in| | | butcher’s knite NOLLIED, Was the Great Harper Case Yester- day. ERE TERE, | Nevada Daily Democrat. Weather rather gloomy and storm- | The most interesting case in cir- cuit court was that of the state | against Mrs. Mary Harper for the killing of her little step-son in Henry county, in October, 1881. The killing, accounts of which were generally published at the time, was said to have been done with a in a most cruel and brutal manner, and, although the slayer was a woman, the feeling against her was so strong in the community, that lynching was talk- ot. Better counsel prevailed how- ever, and she was taken to the jail at Clinton to await the course of the law. She was twice tried the Henry county circuit court, each trial resulting in the disagreement of the jury. The case was then brought before Judge Burton, on change of venue. Mrs. Harper, it seems, has a con- siderable income in her own right, and was able to employ the best lawyers in the country for her de- in HYMENIAL. and Miss Mary Porter—Wednes- | day Evening. | From a Pitk'n, C: 1., Exchange. | A wedding in high hfe was con-! | | Marriage of Mr. Joseph T. Smith | Personal Mention—Religious Do- °W®*' © obtain the same by calling | } | sumated’on Wednesday evening at ' |8 o’clock, the contracting parties | being Mr. Joe. T. Smith, our well- | known and highly respected towns- man, and Mis+ May Porter, one ot Pitkin’s faverite daughters. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. E. Armstrong, the Crngre- gational clergyman, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. .S. B. Porter in Armstrong street. | ‘The affair wasa very quite one citi- Was present except and a surprise to many of our }zens Noone | the minister and wife, the editor and wife and the intermediate relatives of Mr. and Mrs Smith. After the ceremony had been pertormed and the congratulations extended, a most bountiful repast was partaken of. Then came 2 Profs. Bchne and Moneheim’s string band ;and no seoner had the gentlemen { serenade by composing it had been invited in, | than vocal and instrumental music was again heard on the outside and some twelve or fifteen of Mr. and fense. Her husband, Dr. Harper, the tather of the dead boy, has used | delegations trom Nevada and Rich | ALill will run np into the hundreds, | but there will be ample accommoda- tions for all our guests. his means also to secure her acquit- tal, believing her to be insane, and therefore irresponsible for the bloody deed she had done. About 40 wit- nesses were in the case, and _ their testimony was varied and conflicting Mrs. Smith’s gentlemen friends were invited to seats in the presence of the bride and groom. Music and singing were kept up until a late hour, and the guests dispersed after making it teaious and doubtful on the part of the State, it having twice tailed to secure conviction. Then since the last trial of Mrs. Harper in Henry county, she has been in the asylum at Fulton, and additional testimony in her favor was available atthe trial; namely, that of Dr. Smith of the asylum management. He was willing to testify that it was a clear case of insanity from seated disease of the brain, combined with aggrevating physical causes. Al- though the prosecution seemed to have lost all chance of securing a verdict of conviction, and yesterday aiternoon atter only two of the torty | witnesses had been examined, prose- cuting attorney C. C. Dickinson of Henry county, made the announce- ment that the case would be prose- cuted no further. Mr. Hoss who, a» prosecuting attorney of this county, took the matter under advisement, consulted with the wit- nesses and finally concluded to dis- miss the case, which was done yes- terday at 3 o’clock p. m. the case so far as the State 1s concerned, and Mrs. Harper, be she sane or insane, goes forth with the blood of an innocent child upon her hands, but a free woman. It is understood she will be remanded to the asvlum by the preper authorities of Henry county. . Till Smitd 1s our Theadore Tilton will lecture in the Walton Opera House some time in January. Ward Beecher and Bob Ingersoll. The Times will begin next week Thisends | informont that | C2 $1 50. extending best wishes toe the bride and groom.| A number of useful presents were given the happy couple as a token ot love and esteem from their many friends. Mr. Smith is one ot the most pop- ular, substantial and highly esteem- ed young men while Mrs. Smith is respected and loved by all who know her tor her many attractions and womanly ways. The Miniag News joins with the entire community in wishing them a prosperous and happy voyage | through lite. Send on Your Carp Orders. St. Louis Republican. Dr. I. G. W. Steedman, chair- man of the fish commission ot Mis- souri, has issued the following cir- cular to interested parties in various parts of the state, whom he desires to send in their requisitions betore the advent of cold weather. Missouri Fis ComMIssion. 2803 Pine SrrRkEEt, Sr. Louis, Mo. Noy. 16, ’82. i} Dear Sirn—We have an ample supply ot young German carp in our Forest park ponds. We desire all parties in your county who have ponds or lakes to apply at once to Geo. Eckardt, Forest park, St. Louis. The fish will be shipped in cans by express, C. O. D. No char- ges except for expressage and can, if it be retained. Carp ponds must be free from all other fish. Cost of I. G. W. STEEDMAN, Chairman. Tinware in endless variety and quantity, Then will come Henry | allof good quatity, at Hahn & Co. A Difficult Problem Solved. The desire for stimulants is becoming the publication of a tripple sheet | a monstrous evil and how to overcome for holiday advertising. will contain twelve pages and will | be the jargest ever issued in Bates j county. | U. B. Lewis has erected a 30 foot Char- addition te his livery stable. | | he has now about all the convenien- | ces that are necessary to carry on a) first-class stable. elsewhere. See his new ‘‘ad’’ | Dr. C. C. Weod, presiding eider ot the M. E. churck South, and Grand Master of the State, preached | at the Dakotah street M. E. church Sunday night. Dr. Wood had been over to Clinton attending a meeting | of the Mason’s at which a very | elaborate banquet was spread. =] A protracted meeting has been 1m | progress at the Christian church , for two weeks, conducted by Rev. i Reid of the city. Several converts ; have been made to religion. The | meeting will probably be continued through this week. are in attendance the Rev. Reid’s sermon’s eulogized by those who have heard Good audiences night, and re highly each them. The paper | | For Maynard’s Holiday ‘tad’’ itis a serious question with reformers. Parker’s GingerVonic tairly solves the difficult problem. It invigorates body ; and mind without intoxicating, and has brought health and happiness to many desolate homes.—Enquirer. See other . Nov. 1-rm- Take Notice. } | { i FOUND. A pocket book containing $$75. PAPINVILLE SCRAPS The | on me at the Arcade Saloon, proving the Property and paying tor this notice. Jas. Jeffress. Also having bought out a Kentucky Bourbon Distillery, will sell “Old Bour- bon” at wholesale for $2 oo per gallon. Everybody call and try it before buying elsewhere. Look out for your Christmas whiskey. South side square, Butler, Mo. 50-2t. For Something Handsome a in the hat line, we advise young men to Dr. Purgesser started to Illinois a | callon Cassipy & PITKIN. few days since for a short stay. 7 ie : Wanted—Everybody to call and ex- judg Moler and Lieut. Ander- | amine quality and prices of goods. son took in Rockville Sunday. A.S. Martin& Co. | Miss Kate Burgesser, one of the me Gis | Save Your Mone: belles of Papinville, left Wednesda y | lei | ae ae } and buy your stoves from McBride | for a short visit. ~ 1d Co... | large | FOR SAL ag | i A —! vi s = i number ot cattle fed near this place, | AL aie Nes tH bari peers # | ci 3: = i tons o1 e city. nqutre of} arrived from IIl., Thursday. a ie ; A. H. Darrow. 4i-tt | Mrs. Richardson, from Rockville, | has been visiting the family of Mr. Shaver for the past few days. ings—Fatal Accident, etc. From the Times Regular Correspondent. Papixvitte, Mo.. Nov. 16, 1882. Papinville is booming. J. T. Moler was in town Wednes- day. | Marvin Adams, ot Rockville,spent Senday im the burg Mr. Bell, whois having a Young Gentlemen. | When you want a nobby suit of clothes go | to Cassipy & PITKIN. There were some railroad officials z : ras | in town last week, viewing the situ- If You Would Keep Warm | ation. The ancient county seat) during the blasts ot winter go to Cassidy | may yet loom up in the near tuture | & Pitkin’s and supply yourselves with | gloves Their stock is unequaled in the | 1 asnoy Aju0 ay L under the magic influence ot the| Emperia and St. Louis R. R. | Rev. Dr. C. C. Wood, of Kansas | southwest. For Sale- Persons knowing themselves indebted | | to the old firmof C.S. Wheeler & Co. are invited to call at Bennett & Wheeler's to settle same. Past due- indebtedness not paid in thirty days will be put into the hands ot anattorney for collection. 50-2t, Barton & Vail Sell Sewing machines on monthly pay- { ments. Loox Ont. in next weeks TIMEs For a Clean Shave | of every style and price at Cassidy & Pit- Go to Crouch Bros. shop, near southwest | eorner of the square.\ They have a neat, comfortable room. zo-tt Ladies. | He has neat and new furniture and ex- the iatest and handsomest line of fancy goods are tound at Levy & Co's. Buy A “Mitchell Wagon” ot Bennett Wheeler it you want the best. If you want a heater get a schorcher, McBride & Uo. | margins. i City, is here and will remain sever-{| Two houres and lots, 3 rooms each, one al days "Tie Doctor will expound | with pantry and barn, in West addition z s : | Apply to J. the revealed law at nights and hunt | yw ae i | to Butler, on Ohio street. . Chambers. 38-2m i ducks during the day. He is an ex- | eaks! Cloaks?! cellent marksman and takes great! X delight in bringing members of the } In endless variety at Cassidy & Pitkins. e ' a Sa i at teathery tribe to the ground. | Wanted to Rent | Bob Smith made «_ successful | fora tew weeks an open or covered buggy. Good care will be taken, this office. evening’s hunt this week, pringing Address buggy in at nignt nineteen ducks and a large wild turkey that weighed :8 The largest and best stock of locks, pounds. This is the second of that | latches and hinges in town at ayoirdupois that Bob has dined on Bo MCE ae ero: this tall. = Chris. Hirm went to the railroad dak cucnared Se : of every grade and price, just call at Cas- to receive some repairs for the Pap- sidy & Pitkin’s. inyitte mill. This mill has always | BAS ie TE done extensive business Bates, | Ladies Take Notice. Vernon and St. Clair counties and | There is now being inveiced at Cassidy they are making arrangements to and Pitkin’s, the finest and latest patterns tully sustain the high reputation tkey | Ss nS es Proust te BOGE have so long enjoyed by substitu- ; ting the latest and best machinery. in ‘IeJOQ Jeyoedeueg eulnues ey} sii9s yey} AJUNOD 94} U ‘Soud ONVTHVAeN Tiffin + Wheeler's. most ; corn shellers at Bennett & Uloaks Mloaks- | Every one in want of cloaks will always save money by calling on A. S. Martin & Co. before buying. } C. M. Burrows, one of our ‘substantial farmers, perhaps fatally wounded Tuesday evening. He was returning home with a load of rails when the painful accident} Just how it occurred | will remain suppositional unless Mr- | Burrows should recover from his 1 present unconscious state, which as | we are reliably informed very! doubtful. The team was seen run- | Gin Wautea ning by a man_ inan adjoining} P 2 field and it is supposed from all the | pogo ory pay highest wages indications that he was struck on the | Pee paeeaee ” head by a pole which had caught} in the wheels and either knocked off | by the blow or was se stunned that | he was jostled off by the tnghtened | team. = ALPHA. Since the above reach us Mr. Bur- | rows has died of his injuries [Ev. was Buy your boot» and shoes of Levy & Co’s. They carry a complete stock and understand the practice ot selling cheap. oecurred. L.ow prices on stoves is our motto. Heating and cooking McBride & Co. is R. J. Hurvey. Vi issouri pane RAILWAY. The Direct Route Farmgs i try Levy & Co. tor your winter supply in | dry geods and boots and shoes. It will | FOR ALL POINS IN Pay you big. | Kansas. Pure maple syrup, sauer kraut, minc® | meat, fresh pickles, and everything in | the grocery or hardware line, at Bennet | & Wheeler’s for less money than else | | Colorado, Wer Mexico, California and Texas. | 2 Trains Daily where. If you don’t believe we mre selling: goods low, just call and see for yourselves McBride & Co. Cleaks and Bolmans. kin. Fred Dorn Willgive you a neat shampoo, hair-cut, hair dve in the latest and most approved style. He keeps none but ex- perienced barbers. Rooms next to Dutt’s jewelry store, north side square. —VIA ST. LOUIS.— EAST andNORTH 2r TransDaily AST TIME, SUPERIOR ACCOMODASTION | shave, tt. Remember the Superior Cook Stove leads them all both in durability and op- eration, kept by McBride & Co. Bargains in clothing, hats, caps and | gents turnishing goods at Levy & Co's. Don’t Forget That Dick Hurt keeps a first-class barber | A. A. TaLMace shop at the southeast corner ofthesquare.) _ F. Cisaxperk perienced barbers. Try him. 6tt The finest lot of heating stoves ever | brought to the city by McBride & Co, ——— i Dont be supprised at what anyone may tell you, but A. S. Martin & Co. is the place to bu: goods at the lowest possible ; Boss Liveryman | | ‘aye BY} 0} UMOUH Bd11d puke 94} f AoA Suistrdu0g seqoy dey OOT ye peAlede. ysn a es) bs = n THE Has. opened a NEW STABLE, One bloc% west of OPERA HOUSE, His Buggies are New, His Teams Fresh and Spirited and his charges are reasonable. CALL AND SEE HIM. HAS BEEN PROVED {3 The SURZST GURE for HKIDNTY DISZASES.| urine