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A Davenport s chased several thousand acres of timberland from the Iron Mountain Railroad company. The meeting ot boards of trade to consider celegraph matters has been indefinitely postponed. called by the Indianapolis board Chas. W. Copeland & Co., shoe manufacturers ot Boston, have failed tor $750,000. Stedman & Co., of New York also suspended. An ex-policeman and a confeder- ate, who tried im Jersey City, were yesterday sen- tenced to ten years imprisonment. F.S. Shaw & Bros., the largest tanners in the world, have made an assigament at Boston. Nominal as- sets, $5,000,000 vilities, $3,500,- | 000. Two sheriff’s deputies have been dismissed for violating the Sunday law bytaking a prisoner out of jail and failing te get him back on time: Geo. Sheppard and wife were found dead in bed yesterday morn- ing in New York, both shot through the head. Supposed murder and and suicide. It is probable that the number kill- ed by the disaster near Naples will exceed 5,000. Itis stated that it was not properly an subsidence ot the ground. earthquake, but a A poisonous gas hole among the stalactite caves in the Yosemite 1s | called Stygian Cave. Birds drop dead flying over its mouth, and smal! animals entering perish at once. It is filled with crystalline pendants of deep emerald hue. The New York World started the circulating story that one of the actiye editors of the St. Louis Re- publican 1s 98 y The Bal timore Sun tells us that its youngest western correspondent is stationed at San Francisco, and 1s past So. rs old. Munk Murphy. a with a claim to eccentricity, has es- tablished it by riding into Boston coiled upon the truck under the car towin a bet that he could steal’ a passage. Lacking a flag to wave in token of victory, he took oft his shirt and flung it to the breeze. brakeman, Dr. Daniel Asbury ot rth Caro- lina 1s pluming his pinions tora pub- he aerial ascension sail. The two.canvas wings of his flying ma- chine stretch thirty feet broad from tip to tip, and all the man-bird has to do to regulate his flight is to work « pedal like that on a sewing machine. and at Balmoral, Balla- run be- When the queen is her northern castle, ter, special trains tween Aberdeen and Ballater every day, not at the cost ot her majesty, asis generally supposed, but the Home office. These trams cost nearly £70 a week, and during the ast ten years the amount paid to the and are company has been £46,500. nd-daughter ot Robert Burns present in receipt London Scottish d, at of relief trom the corporation. Her name is Mrs Pyrke. She is the wite of a work- ingman, who has, through no fault of his own, fallen into poverty, and the daughter of the poet’s oldest son Robert, who tor some time was emploved in the Somerset house. It Is strange talk, this coming trom Tov that the Republicans danger of losing their banner state. The Republican platform pledges the party unconditionally to prohi- lution, This it is said has driven the Germans out ot the party. The German pepulation ot Iowa is now about 100,000. This means in the neighborhood of 20,000 German Votes. Other foreigners, of whom there are nearly are 00,000, may be ex- Pected to largely sympatmze with the Germans. These facts at once account for the apprehensions about Towa. For a Clean Shave Go ta Crouch Bros. shop, near southwest Sorner of the square. They Commi iabie room. h ave aneat, Berk to rob a man Saturd ay | in | WIT AND WISDOM. When a river is in its bed, its only covering is a sheet of water. The remark of the gentleman that d was covered with ir was not surprising, in view he wished his he gray I of the fact that he was bald. It you don’t want evil things said of you, don’t do evil things. It is poor policy to grow teathers for | your enemy’s arrows. | ‘Don’t be afraid,” said a snob to | a German laborer, “sit down and | make yourself my equal.’”’ ‘*f would 1 aff to plow my prain out,’’ was the reply of the Teuton. The experience of Naomi, the | daughter of Enocii, should not be | forgotten by American girls. She | declared that she would not marry any one who was not ‘‘just pertect,’’ and she didnot get a husband un- til she was 580 years old. An old negro passing along the Street stepped on a torpedo ingen- iously placed in his way by a boy. | When the thing exploded he turned Aut neber see such a Da’s tr to blow me up eber since I come heah. White folks must for the Gar of Russia. and said town as dis. been ng take me He—‘*May I call you Revenge? She—‘**Why He venge is sO sweet. —**Because She—*‘Cer- tainly you may, provided, however, re- you will let me call you Vengeance.’ And why would you call She me igeance °”’ **Becuuse ven- geance is mine.’ And she became | his in a few months after. Don’t strike matches oil- painting—Old on an overalls make very nice door-mat on the piano legs.— Never ot scis from cut oil-cloth with a new To bronze, use a rattan pair mildew file. —An starch-can painted green makes a nice jatdinier.—Always old boot-legs make good hinges. To the ot painte pour kerosene on the floor.—Never beat eggs with a curry-comb—unless sors. remove old remember destroy smell the horse is sorrel.—It is hard on carving-knite to sharpen it on the window-sill.—Puck’s Family Scrap- Book. Fleeing Fugitives. Little Rock, July 30.--The Ga- zette’s Hot Springs special says an officer and posse, pursuing the Mont- Garland county with gomery, Yell and outlaws, on Sunday, came up the Daniels brothers and band in the mountains in Perry county, on the head waters of the Fourche river. The tugitives were in strong hold, and a desperate battle follow- ot the pursuers, Shelton Caldwell, ot Garland coun- tv, Charles Carter, of Dar- danelle, killed. Barnes, of Dardanelle, was wounded, and one of the killed. The pursuers had been drawn into the fastness, which the desperadoes had a ed, in which two and were blood hounds The desperadoes escaped without in- jury though it is reported one o{ them had a rib broken by Sheriff Nichols ot Gi The strength ot the outlaws is unknown. rland county. Never © ve tp. g With low of appetite, general weak consti- e ota bil- ure a bot- IL be sur- If you are suffer pressed spirits, los debility, disordered blood. tution,, heada lous na’ » by al tle of electric bitters | prised to see the rapid improvemeni that will follow: You willbe inspired with new life: str engthand activity will return, pain and misery will cease,and _hence- forth you will rejoice in the praise of | Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents | bottle by F.M.Crumly & Co. citv drug store. ‘ 6 Yc | Once upon atime a belated travel- ler apphed tor shelter at a farm- | house in rather a wild part of New | England, and, after being taking care | of for the night, was invited to join | the family at moring prayers. The | host prayed with due fervor for the | Stranger within his gates, and also that his own sons might be like two hemispheres. The guest, failing to | comprehend his exact meaning, ven- | tured toask it lateron. The good farmer looking a bit puzzled, said he didn’t exactly know, and after a mo- ment’s hesitation said— ‘But I guess it’s a pretty good word, ain’t it ?’—Harper’ » | house 18x4o feet, lot 25x140 teet, good lo- summer scarts.-—Never beat the | that | fortified with stones, and ambushed. | de- | LOCATED IN THE -* Butler, Respecttully solicits all persons having real estate to sell, to call and ] | = fr Parti to call and see us. tate for sale. ee of charge. We have now on ave description and price of property, where same will be advertised 45, Business House and lot, in Adrian, cation will be sold at This property will only be offered at the pres- ent price until April 1s1, 1883. a bargain. 33, House and lot in north east part of town, od house ot 4 rooms, also exccl- lent well ot water. 32) | ot Butler, good | So good feed lots, anda quarry of superi | or sand stone. ee ee | 28, House and lot in east part of town on | Dakotah street. | rooms, good well | a bargain. good farm ot 1soacres within one mile buildings and tencts, al House contains 2 good on lot, will be sold at 14, Large trame house and good lot on North Main street, good stable plenty of truit and good water. Will be sold on terms to suit purchas 45. 120 acres 2 1-2 miles northeast of But- ter, roo acres under fence, Soto 100 acres tarming land, balance timber. Never tailing water, good timber, range tor stock, comtortable house. Will be sold at 25 pez cent less than actual value. 40 30 acres of land mostly timber 114 miles ot Butler, excellent stone quarry rd- ing the best ot stone tor buildings and side walks. House and lot in the northwest part of town, corner lot, good house with five rooms, good stable, new picket fence and new sidewalk. 40, A fine residence with about § acres of, land adjoining the corporate limits of Butler. Excellent fruit of all kinds, plen- ty of water, good outbuildings. This is one of the most desirable country resi- dences in Bates county. Improements all in good revarr. 46,120 acres, In Deepwater townsnip, known as the J, H. Fletcher tarm, excel- lent quality ot land, about 50 acres in cultivation balance pasture, plenty of stock water house with 3 good sized rooms, new barn 20 by 36 tt and other out buildings, good orchard. Price $25 per acre. 36, t20 acres 5 miles north west of Butler. | Two houses good out-buildings, good bearing orchard, So acres in cultivation balance timber, plenty of stock water, good coal bank easy of access coal of ex cellent quality. This is a splendid neigh- borhood will be sold cheap. 58, 159 acres, 7 mijes trom Butler, 3 miles trom Adrian, frame house of 5 rooms, stables and other out-buildings, young | orchard, plenty ot good water, 110 acres in ccltivation balance in pasture. Hedge onthree sides, plank and wire on the Possess- | other, will be so]d reasonable. ion ¢ immediately if desired. ve 54, 324 acres in Spruce township,2 houses, | orchards, 200 acres in cultivation, bal- ance in pasture all under fence, plenty ot water, all good land. Can be divided to ke two convenient farms. 50, Soacres two miles southwest of Butler, Good land, plenty of water. Will be sold | Very chea acres of land 7 miles northwest cres farming land ro acres d vutbuild- ee ot Butler, 11 timber, good house, stables in Also pl y of stock water good hedge and orcha to school be- longs to non resident and is offered at a bargain. se | 60—120 cres, miles from Adrian, 2 | houses, good barn, good young orchard | of all kind of truit, a No. 1 well of water good soil and good local a] ty. | S—House and Lot, 11 Butler new_ house I-2 story, four roomsand good kitchen, | good barn and buggy house, excellent well ot water 25 feet deep, plenty ot fruit Qt 3- House and lot on South Main street | tot So by 165 comfortable house, will sell, very cheap. 67—130 acres of first rate land in Spruce totvnship. Well hedged good buildings, plenty ot water, 150 bearing apple trees plenty of other fruit, So acres in cultiva- tion 40 acres in pasture 1o acres good coal land. This is one of the best improved and most desireable farms in the county. A good bar; 56, 80 acres }y mile trom depot, 2 good wells of water, small orchard; land all under cultivation; can be made one of the finest farms in the county; will be sold on easy terms or very cheap for cash. 64. 240 acres near Mulbery will be sold all to gether or in lots to suit purchaser. Good land and good buildings, Two good houses fine young orchard and plen- ty of water, in good neighborhood close to school, church, and post-office. 43, House and lot on corner ot Fulton and Mill streets. Good house containing tour rooms, wood shed and coal house, good truit, good well; lot Sox165%s feet Owner determined to sell. 44, House and lot in north west part ot city, good trame house 38 by 30 with two rooms back, new stable, good cistern in kitchen. Lot 132 by 264, also 3 vacant lots adjacent to above property each lot 132 by 264. Will be sold all together or seperately to suit purchaser, all very de- sireable property and in the best part of town. §!, House and lot in North part of Lot 84x 171tt, house one story rooms, good well and ovt building: vacant lot adjoining 100 x 171ft, tence and stable, or separately, city, good Will be sold together, O This property is ottered for a short time at a bargain. 49, House and lot in West Butler opposite the depot. House contains 4 rooms can be used for either dwelling or business hous:. 6 52,40 acres adjoining the Good dwelling of 7 rooms, an z of good water, plenty ot tences, barn d out-bui sold al] together or in lots to suit chasers. This is a very fine for asuburban residence. loca in Butler, good house ot 7 rooms, welf and cistern, new stable and other out buildings, plenty ot fruit ot all kinds | lotone hundred feet square. Will be | sold cheap and oneasy terms. 57—40 acres of good land 1-2 e from | citv limits, good land n —————— —— —____—— | 68. Good dweiling house 5 rooms | story and halt high, in good consition. one acre lot good well of water, cow shed and other out buildings desirable locality will sell cheap. 69- 352, acres, will sell all to-gether: or 2,40, covering best improvements, or 1,60 covering improvements: viz. 2 dweil ings, good stable and barn, crib, graine- ries, orchard, vines, berries, 4 living wells and 5 never failing springs. All nnder good tence and pienty fire wood. 80 acres in clover and timoth, Also will sell So acres west side. hoice water, good dwelling, orchard; 20 acres of the same is tember. i Humphrey’s Addition. Ve have now sale. This addition ts jots range in size from 14 tos to size very : three lots in Humphrey’s addition to the 3, ‘ 3 situated directly south of the business partof the city. Iai X 75 feet up to17S 1-2 x 150 feet, valued at trom $ico | nd focation. This property will in a short time be ox can have choice. j city of Butler tor BUTLER DRUG HOUSE. oF J. H. HITSHEW & CO. is now ready tor business with pure Drugs and druggist sundries. pe iiapree sta an excellent new assortment North side square, Butler Mo —— | if | wa 1 | STOVES i} | ] yi | > THE BEST STOVE \ THE MARKET 4 Written guaranteed given with eacn stove. And sell TIMES” BUILDING, TINWARE, Missouri — °9 z And CUTLERY. Ccheaper than else- where. Give us acall : ae and be co e wishing to purchase will find it to their interest ee nee our books the following Real Es- cres five miles southeast of But- cres in cultivation 12 acres in e S$ acres in prairie, never water, plenty of fruit hee nats oa Sh good frame house of 5 rooms and | the pub Tuer ccs ey good out buildings. Only 1-4 of a mile | Butler to make it my future hom from church and school. Will be sold | 80d have the largest and best as very cheap. sorted stock of clocks, watches and ss = jewelry and speetacles ever brought 24, 180 acres § miles southwest of Butler, | © this_market, which I will sell ’ a Sr Ss sout Sto i Ae EES Havine he ee about 160 acres excellent timber, balance | CRC@P for cash. | Having had many fine prairie close to coal mines and rail- Be EERE aL SIGE Reeioe a ind clocks in Eu- SrYaae en a rope, lam now ff ared to reps + 160acres 4 miles north of Butler, new | W#tehes and clocks, no matter how dwelling house, good out buildings, land | COMPlieated nor how badly the. all new and good quality. Also'a fine | BVe been abused. By bringin brick residence on north’ main street in | btem to me, you can have them pu the city of Butler, one ot the most desira- | U{S00d running order and guaran ble locations in the city Eee Teta 40, House andlot on NorthMainsween |FRANZ BERNHARDT, Butler, Mo Commodious house in good repair, good stable, large lot and fine location. This is avery desirable property in one of —— — the best neighborhoods of Butler. 68--So, acres, two houses 2 rooms to each MM. = = uN Lez a > z id } house, good orchard of bearing peaches, apples and cherries, &c. plenty of good | water, 115 miles from school house, land A y THE POs’ | ’ Oo ny yy { all prairie and all in cultivation, all un- ¥ (4 ; der number oe hedge fence. Can give f possesion of one house at any time. i BOOKS AND NUTS, CANDIES, TOYS STATIONERY. ETC., IN LARGE VARITIES. Daily Papers and Periodicals always on hand. Money to Loan On Farms at 7 per cent Interest and Commission On 3 to 5 years Time. Money furnished on short notice. 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