The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, February 7, 1883, Page 5

/ Have some good news to tell the people. They havea very large and well selected stock of AND AGRICULTU On hand and new goods arriving every day which they can and will sell very cheap. Come and see us we will m RAL IMPLEMENTS. ake you happy. LOCAL ITEMS. ail The McKean’s are coming. Rich Hill furnished a delegation te Capt. Payne’s Oklahoma colony. , Bang the girl that bangs her hair. and bang this cold weather too. i | Personal —Major Dick Allen was in town Monday. —Mat. Zener, life insurance agent ot Sedalia was in the city Saturday. Candidates tor Jusitce ot the peace and Constable are getting thick. —Uncle Jack Rvan, is lying quite Friday might last, followed Saturday of the city. by aheavy hail and snow storm. ° Ee |sedee Brown paid a flying visit M. S. Cowles & Co., are adver-|to Garnett, Kansas, this week, on City Council Proceedingst Februrry 1st, 1883. The report of the commissioner | om the extension of Plea:ant street, ! submitted and postponed. R. S. Catren, 20 meetings $ 20 Chas Endres, 21 = R. A. Atkison22 se 23 aI Jonny Brick Again te the Front in ; talon ALF. Wyard. tising to close out at cost their entire! business. stock ofgoods in this city. The McKean Dramatic company only remain three days. Dont tail to see them. David Smith ana Miss Susie Lister were married in New Home tewn- ship, en Feb’y 4th, S. W. Fredrick officiating. The propesition to renew the con- tract with the Electric Light Co, tor another year, will come up before the city council at its next meeting. The reader will please bear in mind that we are still hard up for cash, and that their dues will be of service to us if paid soon. The celcbrated comedy ‘*Pygmal- ion and Galatea’ will be produced atthe Opera house Menday evening Feb. rath. . Don’t fail to see Gabri- ella McKean as the Animated statue. Secnre your seats early for the Monday evening pertormance of the McKean Dramatic company. Gab- tiella McKean will positively appear as the living statue. Boone Trimble, announces him- sel this week as a candidate for Constable of Mt. Pleasant township. Soone is well qualified for the place, having had considerable experience in that line of business. . He is trusty and active, and the duties of the of- fice will be performed well if he 1s chosen by the Democrats on the 17th. Wm. Chambers, with two sons and two daughters, were brought fron Eureka Springs to this city on Saturday night last, upon the ground of insanity. Mr. Chambers had been afresident of this county tweive years, where he owned a farm, adwas at Eureka for his health. At the trial Monday J. G. McPeak, was appointed guardian, who will apply to the county court at once to have Mr. Chambers sent to the Asy-! lum. ‘The four children will ee Placed in hands of parties where it! is hoped they may by proper treat-! Ment become of sound mind. Mr. | Chambers was in the Asylum in Ii nois before he came to Missouri, | aad his wife is now at Fulton where} she has been for six or eight years. | In the Opera Block. In that handsome room next to the /some time ago. ihorses inear the mounds in this county, | —Dr. Lansdown and tamily left for Fot Springs Arkansas, to-day, They will be absent several months. —James Keith, of Lafayette coun- ty, has been yisiting his brotherin- law, Dr. John Perrie, tor several days. —Miss Laura Henry, of Odessa, Lafayette connty, has been visiting her'sister Mrs. Dr. Renick, past week. for the —J. H. Bragans, formerly of this city, but now of Colorado, spent Saturday in townon his way te Texas. —Our old triend T. T. Wemett, was in town Friday last, and gave the ‘I'ags office a very pleasant vise it. —Onur old friend Wm Griggs, one of Shawnee townsnip’s best farmers and truest Democrats, called Mon- day and engaged us a few minutes in pleasant conyersaiion. Murdoch. At an expense to me of one hun dred dollars, I have secured for one evening only, that emment Tragedi- an Reader and Elicutionist, J. E. Murdoch. Mr. Murdoch is the ac- knowledged equal ef Forest, Booth and McCulloch, and years ago re- tired from tne stage and now only occasionally appears betore public audiences in cities as an Elocvtion- ist. Learning that he was to ap- pear in Kansas City in March, I secured him through Kansas City parties. The inducements that I offered in addition to the $100 00 was the finest Opera House in the State of Missouri, and a large cultiv- ated and appreciative audience. His usual prices are from $1 to $2, but wishing to give all an opsor- tunity of hearing Murdoch, have con- cluded to place tickets at 75 cents. Time, Monday evening March rgth, at Opera House. W. E. Watton. Horse Thief Captured. Mr. I. N. Davidson, of this city received a telegram from the mar-| Geo. D. Barnard & Co. _| shall ot St. Joseph, Monday stating that he had his man who is charged along with numeiousj J, M. Broaddus, ether thefts with stealing a pair of | E, P. Foster, Tom. Fisher, from a Mr. Jones, living Fisher was arrest- Sank in the Opera Block, can now be edcna watrant for stealing done Sen one of the most elegant assortments in Cass county. : y ot furniture ever invoiced in the city of Butler. The exhibition is a free one, and: srery man, woman and child are urged to: Mr. Davidson, has ‘been atter Fisher for some time, and } if reports be trae he is onc of the | Wm. Stephens 23 = 23 The following warrants were al- lewed: W. G. Rose, clerk, - $2 S. W. Peach, - - 1 J. M. Patty, - - - I F. Young, - - bi The petition of property owners to straighten east Pine street, and put down side walk was pre- sented and the clerk ordered to draw up ordinance. The petition of the citizens ot West Butler, toannex West Butler to the city ot Butler was presented,and elerk ordered to prepare preper pa- persordinance and als» ordinances to annex other additions to the city. City bond No. 1 $500, No. 6 and 7 $1,00 each, were taken up paid off and burned. The council also ordered that the $1,000 bond yet re- maining unpaid be taken up and paid off. This leaves the city out of debt so far as bonds are concern- ed. P. S. Dickerson was granted dram shop license. The suggestion of Geor Todd that all dram shop license commence on ist and Nov. roth, refered to com- mittee on licenses. The petition of G. W. Mier’s and other dram shop keepers was refer- ed to license committee. The account of the Electric Light Co., for $225, was refered to fi- Rance committee. An ordinance concerning side- walks along east side of Wilhams’ addition passed. A warrant was drawn intavor of the Mayor for $200 as part pay for the salary. a The secret order known a6 the Grand Army of the Republic was allowed the use of the city hall on Tuesday evenings at a reasonable rent, County Court Proceedings. The Cou:ty Court of Bates coun- ty convened on Monday, February 5th, with all the judges present: MONDAY, Feb. 5th. 1853. | Sanders Bros were granted dram | i shop license. ; The following w lowed: i | Report of tke clerk on Alderman’s salayy approved and warrants were | issued as follows; for attending — : mectings from April 6th toDec. 318t, Loud thunder and vivid lightning sick at his residence in the cast part} 1382. i | ants were al- $ 4 65 | A. B. Wilkins, 16 65 ! J. H. Burnham 12.00 II go; 95 W. S. Jarvis, 15 60 O. Reeder, E. Shaver, S$ jo | R. G. Conard, 12 37 1-3) B. B. Canterbury, 59 85 | J.M. Curry was granted dram! shop license. a i The account ot M. A. Cordra tor | call and examine the stock and ascertain Most noterious thieves in the ceuntry ! work on road at Bell’s Mill net al-: Prices. The gentlemanly proprietors!and no pains should be spared in Meters Ball & Meehan, will take pleasure’ meeting out justice tohim, which ‘welcoming you. For Rent. _ St of Delaware and Chestnut street. To-tf. For Spring Harness ®y you every time. ro-at. would be about twenty-five vears in the penitentiary. The Glessner House, situated on corn-: brought back to this county Let Fisher be ~ _ ity jury in giving him what he nchly | He will do justicc gece, without | RB. Parrick. delay and if he proves to be the man wanted, we will trust a Bates coun- | fer county $9 75- : | lowed. H Warrant toSt. Joe H Asylum $580 40} Fulton Asylum $176 30! Dram shop licemse was granted to Warrant G. W. Miers stationeay j w. E. Hanks, $4 00. Warrant i of Maj. Allen} Hy The assessment j Was reduced. ; i ‘ing of gates. 9 45] be elected in April 1833. the crty. | ticulam apply at the Times office. 3-1 SOUiB Mi. Pubasast. Style. SoutH Mv. Pirasant. February 3rd, 1883. Farmers jubilent over the flatter- mg prospect of the wheat crop. The Mt. Pleasant Literary Socie- ty boasts of having the best society ot the kind in the county, having a membership upwards ef 150 per- soms, everything passing off each Thursday night peaceab!y, quietly and instructively. The debating question of last Thursday night was necessarily dispensed with, the mis- cellancous exercises being to lengthy to fill the whole programme. Amongst the many interesting teat- of the society, 1s the reading of two papers, one of the ‘Stringtown Bazoo’’ ably edited by Azoerry Badgley which is generally brim full of wit and humorous matter. The ‘Mt. Pleasant Journal’ edited by your fellow townsman Bridge- ford also aspicy sheet. -We are ¢ ieved to announce the sickness of Mr. B and hepe he mav be able by Thursday night to give us the con- tents of his paper. We extend an} invitation to all the young attorney's of Butler and vicimity, and to all: others, who may desire to come out and learn something totheir interest. Mrs. M. J. Badgley and daugh- ter Belle have been very sick but are now convalescent. Our coal prospecting company have not abandoned the field, but will commence work early i: the spring. Chas. Tripp returned a few days ago frem a trip to Buffalo, N. Y., where he took two car load otf sheep. We hearda few days ago from Eddie Badgley who is now enjoying the beautiful sights and sleighing of the northern clime, Minneapolis, Mian. Ed. we understand intends to return to old Bates early in the spring. Mr. Isaac Fowler hving east of Butler often visits our society, and i | often times will remain after society adjourament, we think Ike. is favora- } bly impressed with her mode of teaching. We would ask Chariie Maddox i how he likes topay for the repair-| \ip Now Charley what i will you give us to say nothing about | it. Tonnxy Brick. Called Meeting. | By request we publish lowing: i Ali Independent Mechanics and: laborers of all parties or previous af- | filhatien condition or of the city of j Butler, to mect at the court house, ! Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7 o’clock on the i evening for tne purpose of putting | in nomination «a Mechame’s and i Laborers ticket for city officers to! the fol-; Citizen. 175 Cassimere coats, marked odd, ! with a blue pencil, at a sacrifice. Saw’t Levy & co. For Sale. i A house and lot in northwest part of = Excellent location. For par-! o cassimere pants, marked odd, | with a bluc pencil. at any price- Sascr Levy & co. NeW HOM CHIPs. News Notes in General—Personal and Otherwise. Rey. Clagget, has been conduct- ing a series ef meetings at the Mt. Carmel, church, which has been well attended. DEcPWATER NEWS. Our Regular Corresponde:t still en the Qui Vive DEEPWRTER TownsnHiP Jan. 30. ‘83 Epiror Tymzs:-—-Thinking, per- | haps a few items from this part of | the c ty i » Mr. Jas. Belle our (efficient) Tp, | ¢ county would be of some inter: We have con- ‘est to your readers. | cluded to write up a few, that oth- ers may know what we are doing Mr. R. Allen, Collector, has, we} and what manner ot people we are. think made a clean sweep collecting | The best news we have to record at Treasurer, manages the township funds to the satisfaction of all. I eorner of the square. | comfortable room. taxes. E.q., Frederick, metes out justice to ene and all, ina legal way. Dr. McClintock tenders his pre- feasional services to the citizens Aaron Jones and Harv. Camp- bell, are running the Fickes saw- mill, where can be found native lum- ber for sale. The frame port of Ed. Daniel’s, saw-mill accidentally caught fire and burned up, some time ago. He 18 repairing again, and will be ready for business again soon. We presume the snow has been very good on wheat, but it does not leok very promising. Aaron Jones, has a flat boat, lay- ing across the river at the Fickes mill, on which people can cross 1f they desire to come through this way We believe Tom Clark, is the best clog dancer inthe county. He is a jolly fellow. New Home, as a township. has good soil, plenty of timber, coal, water &c., has some ot the finest bottom lands known, which produces fine big corn and vegetables drough- ty seasons. There has bcen quite a lively con- test manifested between spelling scheols this winter. We believe Miss Alice Nixon’s school, has car- ried off the prize. It is said the Literary at Lost Corner school house is very interest- ing. lum. Ejihly, editor, gets some good jokes on the boys. Ask Albert Badgely, ‘show many wood chuck’s he smoked out last fall while in Hickory county. John Hoagland, handles consid- erable stock. and 1s one of our best tarmers. 175 cassimere coats, marked odd, a blue pencil at a sacrafice. Mw’ Levy & co. Don’t Forget ‘That Dick Hurt keeps a first-class barber shop at the southeast corner of the square. He has neat and new turniture and. ex- pertenced barber. Try him. 6tf The cakes made trom Letker’s buck wheat flour reminds us of eur boyhood davs. ‘The flour is fresh ,Pure ard cheap Try it, all the stores keep it. Lefker’s bolted meal don’t need any sift! ing, no bother, no braa—pure meal al- ready for the table. 150 cassimere vests, marked odd, with 2 plue pencil, they must go. Sam’t Levy & co. For @ Clean Shave Go to Crouch Bros. shop, near southwest ‘They have a nect, 20-tf present isthe weather has greatly moderated sn the last few days. Old settlers say it was the coldest snap we have had for ten years. It gave us the Texas tever. for one month badly, but since it has gone we have concluded to stay a while longer 1m old Missouri. It was feared ‘by some that the ice would injure the wheat crop, but such is not the case, it is all right yet, The young folks seemed to enjoy themselves very much sleigh-riding, notwithstanding the cold weather. It mever gets two cold tora gent to take his ‘‘lady love,’’ out a sleigh riding, There has been quite a number oi social chit chats in the neighbor- hood. The last one was at Mr. L-. Letton’s, quite . number present, all ‘‘shot the buffalo and all took a ride in the old brass wagon.’’ Mr, Luther Williams ot Spruce township was present, he payes quite 2 com- pliment on the young ladies of this side ot the creek. We are having quite an interest- ing debating society, at the Compton school house. The next question for discussiun is “Resolved that the restrai:.t of swine, would ove detri- mental to the interests of the people ot Bates county.”’ This question will be discussed en Monday night previousto the elec- tion. We would like to have ous young Prosecuting Att’y, come out and make us anti hog law men «4 speech. For fear of making my let- ter too tedeous, I will close for the present, more anon. AL & The Test Washer. We the undersigned hasieg bought and are now using = the Test WasHEer now being in troduced and sold in this coun- try, unhesitatingly say that itis the |best Washing Machine ever offe ed jt the public, and from a_ personal knowledge of its merits recommend ' - . jit to all our friends and neighbors. G. W. Cowley, G. W. Seevers, vrs. S. M Farland, Marv Nyhart, (Mrs. D. &. Heath, Mrs. L. Duncan, i Mrs. J. McFarland, Mary J. Burchfield | Mrs.J.R Harriman, Sirs. P. H. McCoy, | Mrs. R. J. Burgess, Mrs. Z. Mills, | Muss ( arrieHarden, Mrs. Sarah Strein, | Miss gie Silvers, Mrs. Josie Weddle, | Miss Lida Kinney, Mrs. fom. Davis, | Elizabeth E. Shobe, Mrs. W. W Eldridge | Mrs J. M. Wells, J. W. Chambers- Mrs G. W. Seevers, J. G. Burgess.-------- Baptist Minister | I would have been glad to have {called upon all my patrons ter their jmames tothe above but time would j not permut. 'L. R. THompson. Agent. | Any party out of employment, ot ' wishing te change treir business who {would hke to engage in the intro- i duction and sale of the above named | Washer might find it to their adyan- | tage to call upon the Patentee. who- Letker’s bolted corn neal is made of |}. pow eccupsiag rooms atthe Linde: pure white corn thoroughly cleaned and} Lotel, Butler Mo. i beats all the meal in the market. aa ? A well selected stock ot i good business tosell or trade for town | property. Call at thi fice. @om. 250 cassimere pants, marked add, | with a blue pencil, at any price. Sam’: Levy & co. i Drugs with] | Fred Dorn j Will give you a neat shave, shampoo, ; to-4t * F. G. Powers. hair-cut, hair dye in the latest and most approved style. He keeps none but ex perienced barbers. Rooms uext to Duft’+ jewelry store, north side square. ef.