The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, February 6, 1884, Page 7

we first Meeting of a Union Officer and the Woman Who is His Wite. Chicao News. #Tell maiden, Captain. “Jt’s notl gaptain, blushing gay from ofold comrades—in us about yout a soldic atthe same hotel and were thet cigars enjoying and swaping stor equals “If you will have the story,” continued the Captain, +I | submit. ’” i “We were in Geor marching | on victoriously, and I was det 1 witha handiul of men to seize, | searca and hold a place, half farm- | pousé half mansion. it was, that lay | near out linc of march, and was supposed to contain something con- traband:, I never knew my orderi were simply what, for to take it, search theplace, stay there two days looking fo\ whatever might turn up, and then rgoin the command. The place seas quite deserted at first, but as we nyired the old woman, a rgular Aunt Dinah sort of contraban\, came out and met us below the ste}s. Wha’ —— want?’ she asked suspiciously. tOh, we just come to make you a viit,” if dropped off m{horse. ‘Done bette long. ain’t home, an’\we’s now.’ “Without payng much attention house an I replied, as Peg go Nobody not detaining tothe old womaw’ talk, I stepped upon the porchjand, though she tried to8detain me\pushed her aside and put one hand ggainst the half- opened door, and ee shock that will last my ke time. Slam! The door was jerkel wide open, and right against my “1g placed the muzzle of a biginavy revolver, and as I saw the trige r jerk and the hammer fall. IT sag) my prayers very quickly, for I thight it was all up with me, it was dae so sudden- ly. [tell you. boys, then that ham- mer tell with a dull thad, and noth- ing happened for a seond, it kind of stunned me Then} grabbed the revolver, and for the fing time reali- zed that it was a virl tha had tried shooh me. She} a was so desperately to struggled viciously, andtam afraid i hurt her a hitle, but I toueht she | might have better luck thenext shot, and I was not quite reajy to She was very pretty, but ot die then. she | the | ne really for T hate to pe aused by did hate Yankees, and sone abuse she heap upon stung me, any woman, and especialy by a pretty, high-bred. dainty one as she ’ 3ut the was not the [ had barely secured the re- was. abuse worst. volver and ireed her from my grasp, when she picked up a pail of dirty water with which the black woman had eyidently been scrubbing, and just doused me with it trom head to | foot. It was horrible. Durty, soap vater in my eyes, and beard, everywhere, all over my uniform, and trying to run down into my boots. And then the woman laugh- ed at me so scorniully that for a few minutes. while I was getiing cle.r ot the mess, I did not interfere with the boys, who had made both wo- | When I finally te- covered my temper I made plam statement of the to them. 7 told the young lady—Miss Honey the woman culled her—that, while I did not wish to harm them in thej least, they should both be kept pris- face men prisoners. case s.unless they promised not to# make any more such unpleasant a:- tacks upon any of us. They finally promised, but would neither of them speak to anv shghtest thing for us as Jong oi us, or do the as we} were there *That’s not all, in a inend. Captian.” broke There’s much more. aiier the war IT was down that } couatry buying lands some Northern people. The place looked just the same as when I was there before. Mr. Temple in for had returned from the war minus an arm, and ‘Honey was nursing him. Their Slaves were all gone except that same n, and they were having a drub to get along. Temple had : | deliberateiy mu | Avery Two years and I wanted, and I bo at taking my time about it, and Honey s mv wife now. I promis vou fellows that if any of you raid my Dearborn avenue home now you wil recetve a much more gracious rece tien than T did dav Ito sion of that Sc n hom read fifteen five « lin four w William D. 2 an aged citi- zen otf NEMDCH: Ky.. who died Tuesd eft $500,000 to six dc sete pore 3 to 7 years old. Miss Vorhees, daughter ot senator from Indiana, is pursuing he: musical studies abroad and will not return to America until next summer After wrestling with the subject for New York concludes that there is only one thi a long while, a writer e that can effectually remoye the odor of fried onions—time. According to statistics prepared at the New York Meteorological Ob- servatory, feat city had 2,936 hours of sunshine out ot possible 4,449 during 1879, while in 1880 it had 3,101. John S. West, now of Tiverton, R. I., who failed in Baltimore in 1851 pay- mn full, although he was discharged by the courts of Bal- timore. Mr. Blake, inventor phone was in New Bedtord recently, ing his creditors ot the tele- used, sub- transmitter so much lives in a palatial home in the urbs of Boston, andamuses_ himselt by working as an amateur blacksmith and machinist. A North Carolinian sent oa contederate note to the treasury de- partment the ovher day, saying that be had been told that the United States is puying ten per cent for con- federate bills to use m the manufac- ture of bank note paper. The Japanese premier. Prine Kung, addressed General Grant, when he was in Japan, in’ English, so called. Endeavoring to compli- that said; ment him by assurmg him he was born to command, ke tle. asmade “Sirs. brave gen you Vv to ordet Ther arch not coniz is a story of a wise mon histo had | The ‘get | ined in written ries. Two of his court damscis to precedence. ] a dispute as king looked kindly said: vhe oldst go first,”? and the damse embraced and wentin together with entwined arms. An: statistician, he also somewhat of | that ho is ctor. w calculated du- | is ring his dramatic career Barry van has been killed g.000 times. i Irving has a record of 15.coo mur- | ders and of death by violer | times. while Charles Wyndh | in England alone been divorced | from 2,S00 wives. | The official record of the death of | a young gitl in Brighton, Ma | chusetts, filed in the s of- | fice, gives the cause of death: Pri- | marily—due to the Boston school system of ‘crammr too much} study and brain work, duration six | months : secondary-congesiton of the | brain, resulting duration | In coma, thirteen days ’ i Robs Wilkins. smart South } t Shaw Grat colored lad of i Carolina, has been eppointed a cae} getship at West Point, by Repre- sentative Mackey. Wilkins is des- cribed as bright mulatto, about rs old, and ts represent- | apt | the Mmoreiecn ¥ and very intelligent Hew a ed asa scho or ilar. oraduate institute, of Why the Southis Solid. | Fm the Boston Herald. [Ind.] | Senator Hoear’s desire to ‘*make it \ | eagy for every opponent of Bourbon rule at the Sonth to join the Repub Hican party”? natural. His party in that section is badly m need lof gespectable recruits. But have ‘not the doors been open, is very ant! the patig made straight and smooth, for the past s x years? Have not deser- ters fom the Democracy been re-| |} man warded with offices. or encour by other aid and comrort? W dition of ffairs to - i the Re arty s 2 ‘ H S zs i j D od elec Repu : ' S o open wide to welcome recnits. is si fe Re- “| publican party must come truly” natiovalized in its spirit and leadership before it can overcome the prejudices and fears of the dom— inant c s of the South. Curious Case. Me case was related Rich Hill, en —A rath- here | i fans ional er y sterday by gentle- who vouches for the truth of it. 1 responsible At some time ago, a place some distance east of here | old met. loved. and marned a young and | an gentleman | good looking lady, who apparently | returned the old man’s affections | and all went well until the appear- ance upon the scene of a up! son ot the husband, when it soon be- | came known that an grown affection, sel- | dom witnessed between a step-son and step-mother, had sprung up be tween the two. They soon found it convenient to visit (ostensibly) some But and have living happily But the old wherexbouts d, relatives of the wite. inst they ti recently came to this un- as | itv been man and wife. gentle- man learning of their suddenly appeared upon the scene, ct entrance but to the house a little Ia- | had skipped | the woman on the old He will receive her much to the consternation the guilty couple. He sought to the house, but was repulsed, on returning ter found t the son out, leaving gent’s hands. in. back ag War. Waterson an’ the Piano. . Joseph Gazette. No one can blame Mr. Henry Watterson tor being i indig- nani at the « re that he js a piano player. Any public man who ts a picno player rs mo to be pitied thea a dude, becanse the musre that be mak-> is but t funeral dirge which watls above the coffin as the i Piano playing 2, Tobe had known tewer waltzes . more mixed drmks he might vet to-day be a tow- ering man in American politics. Kentucky will forzive her brilirant editor many chines, bat if she ever 2 pian only es him th | God help him. Bronze TRERSYS | For Sale. 1 have been a breeder tor t2 or 14 years. I know them to be pure, they = ost calunbte ot any breed known, have some choice goblers and hens for sale, goblers and $2,00 tor . Those wanting | would do well to call and get them soon, ss price taken, trom the house. WESLEY WARNOCK. Butler Mo. a le: | 6tt F B Hides & Urs OF ALL KINDS ARE WANTED. Teill ighest marke In Spot (‘ash, For Hides, F Feathers. Beeswax LEWIS HOFFMAN, BUTLER, MO - Wool, Pelts nd Rags. North Main Street, Badgley & Gipson, We will give special prices on ad aM, FOR SIXTY DAYS our stock tor other We are always Top on Produce. Pay the As we must reduce Goods. HIGHES T PRICE FOR FRESH PRODUCE. Competition is no bluff to us. ways meet the closest prices. We al- vid SEWARD A. HASELTINE, PATENT SOLICITOR & ATT’Y AT LAW, SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Associated at Washington, D.C.) Correspondence Tequested. Inquiries answered free and prom: t. Sm PGT y INDIAN L LIVI E = PILLS nd relieve al! bil- Purely Vegetatle; Mo Criping. ee 25c. All Dragzisss. ==atoUs troubles. RE VING- gion THE TON NGIN about FIRE POWER F TRE ive as a steamer: cost, and less than on pense tor repairs For descriptive circu- _ lars with testimokials, address, REMING- TON AGRICULTL ©O., FLION were senor: i ' LOCATED IN THE - utier, Respecttully solicits all persons having real estate to. sell, j free of charge. | to call and see us. | tate for sale. | 48, Business House and lot, in Adrian, | house 1$x40 teet, lot 25x140 teet, good lo- cation will be sold at’ a bargain. ‘his Property will only be offered at the pres- ent price until April rst, 1883. 33, House and lot in north east part ot town, good house ot 4 rooms, also excel- lent well ot water 32, good farm ot 1<¢ p mile ot Butler, good buildings and fences, al so good feed lots, anda quarry of superi or sand stone. ee 28, House and lot in east part of town on Dakotah street. House contains 2 yood rooms, goog well on lot, will be sold at rgain. 14, Large trame house and good jot on North Main street, good stable pienty of fruit and good water. Will be sold en terms to suit purchaser. 45. 120 acres 2 1-2 miles northeast ot But- ter, 100 acres under fence, Soto 100 acres tarming land, balance timber. Never tailing water, good timber, range tor stock, comfortable house. Will be sold at 25 per cent less than actual value. 40 320 acres of d mostly timber 14 ‘sites of Butler, excellent stone quarry rd- ing the best ot stone tor buildings and side walks 29, House and lot in the northwest part of SOR Ds corner lot, house w ‘ rood | good ne ket fence fe (HOLIDAY COODS i aay eee Fred Douglass Nemi | seseaeneensiten as i o, A fine re: peas with about § acres ot Fiom The Post-Dispotch. : ie ; i pa aE i Z Are coming. Remember c | land adjoint he corporate Fred Douglass, having lost his old place is on the | wutler, Exce Hent truit ot 4 Hf | ty of w = o ~, e, fe ton sar ag S } « colored wife Q ul a year ago, wa | he SHIR : Prcptentads married in Washington to a white | in r improeme Pe Tie Senne sare old fice line ‘em . = 2 | 1 good repair woman 35 years old. Mi H len M. | South Side, Green Froni. Ee é Pitts, who was tormerly in dis office jee > acre a ‘ ; : | kc a as acopyist. Heis now 73 vears | lent quality of land, old, but robust peer of cultivation balance stock r ho most any m putath In | rc » new barn tegnitv and ability. he has shown out buildings, goo. in his last + tbat he is not inj | Uns i fluenced by the prejudice | \ in Sun fi Gera con rouses one ot them or color Wwe nominate him} | roo s of water, good es Spe oe ae ae aes of es and all othe: tor Vice-President on the Reput li | rans rissa ee an ticket. A party that relies on} V PENTZ] 5 R | tence ided pargain the colored people for a million of H. = Sk “maui foay =32 acres in southwest cor ed its votes can well afford to accord Sane Mound twp., ail in cultivation devid- z eae | edinto five fields. Two good houses, them that honor. Such a nomi H BPURNITITUR, one 6 and the ott 5 rooms. 4 good tion would do more to protect and) BAEBY CARRIAGE peteece +00 be: apple tre Also several good elevate the colored people than all ar all styles ana prices, facoruaers the civil rights acts, and Harlan 3ood Hearse Always on Hana | 541324 acr houses, — : rare orchards, 200 ac opinions and Sherman resolutions cOPrPFIN a erade : S ee aac raga aes ey ishe 5) Tice aa GEE an be an hat have been reeled off regularly Made and furnished on short no water, all good 1 Can ivid Se Ett oaage ~_ | Orders may be left at F. Evans? stable | jake two convenient torms. every Presider vear since the alter night oron Sunday, Butler, Mo | 50, Soacres two miles south Good land, rf cheap. plenty of water. very acres, 2 ood barn, 60—120 | houses, of allk ! good soil itc exce}lent »p, plenty of frust acon , leave description and price of property, where same wilt be *TIMES” BUILDING, RAissouri., to call advertised and Parties wishing to purchase will find it to their interest We have now on our books the following Real Es- 67—130 acres of first rate land in Spruce township, Well hedged good buildings, plenty of water, 150 bearing apple trees plenty of other fruit, 80 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 24, 180 acres § miles southwest ot Butler, about 160 acres excetlent timber, balance fine prairie close to coal mines and rail- road. 27, 160 acres 4 miles north of Butler, new dwelling house, good out buildings, nel all new and good quality, Also’a fin. brick residence on north’ main street in the city of Butler, one of the most desira- ble locations in the city. 40, House and lot on North Main street Commodious house in good repair, good stable, large lot and fine location. This is avery desirable property in one ot the best n hborhoods or Butler. 56, So acres '4 mile trom depot, 2 good wells of water, small orchard; land ali under cultivation; can be made one ot the finest tarms in the cc on easy terms or very unty; will be sold p tor he. cash, ar Mulbery n lots good 64. 240 8Cres 1 allto gether or Good land and ood houses fine youn ty of water, an a Close to school, will be sold t purchaser buildings, I'wo orchard and pien tow neighborhood and post oftice, 43, House and lot ot Fulton anc Miil streets. Good house ‘ tour rooms, wood shed ntaining and coal house, good truit, x lot So feet Owne ell #4, House and lot in north west part city, good trame hou »y 30 with rooms, zood w nd out buildings Al vacant | ud ing 100 X LOOK fene id st Ww old togethe ¥, 7 property is otferes 49, House and lot in West Butler opposit contains 4 rooms can dwelling or busine hou 74- house with five rooms, plen 90 bearing apple trees, and 1 truit including blach berries and erries Land all in evitivation, -r good tence. Will rgain. School house and arter of a mile. §7—4o acres of yood land 3-2 1 from city limits, good land nice location tiands miles af Butler, 14x24, with good celiar. New cis- hold tsobarrels of water, tern that w oF 50 truit tree erfen 40 acres in ¢ tion, all un 1 orchard seres orchard > abso 27'% acres s pla ema EB | Humphrey’s Addition. i | We have now thirty-three lots in Hun phrey’s addition to the city of Butler tor = | | sots range | to $225, according to size and location Come now while vou can have choice. | vers valuable. i This addition is situated directly in size from 141 x 75 feet up “to 178 §-2 south of the business partof the city. x 150 teet, valued at trom $ico This property willin a short time be