The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, May 14, 1884, Page 5

HOMER COAL F There is in that Region for the Enterprising Capitalists. jiions of Untold Wealth Yet Undeyeloped in Bates County. ACOMPANY ORGANIZED We were surprised to learn of the etensive deal in coal Jands that come ot our citizens have been work- | ing up for over a vear pastin Homer | township Bates county. In fact we | were not aware that coal existed in this township in any great quantities, | and hence our surprise to find that good rich coal had been opened and mined in this township for local uses in over 20 different places with yems runing from three to four feet. The first question, that was suggest- ed to our mind, was, can it be possi- ple, that such a rich field of coal existed in our county, and never at- tracted the attention of capitalists. But when we call to mind the devel- opment of the Rich Hill mines, we at once realize that such can be the case, for those very rich fields, lay there for yeftrs and supplied our town and a large part of Bates county with coal but never attracted any attention until some of our enterprising citizens took 1n the stuation and purchased a large quantity of the land, and even then the enterprise was looked upon by many as a wild one and many pre- gicted the speedy bankruptcy of the gentlemen who now compose the Rich Hill Coal Co., one of the wealthiest corporations in the state. The first party to become impress- ed with the value of the Homer township coal fields was A. J. Park, an enterprising farmer of the little town ot Virginia, this county. Mr. Park, over two years ago, examin- ed the field carefully and soon saw that the coal in extent was equal to any in the county and in quaiity it was superior to any. The next thing was for him to get some one interested in the matter with him whose general acquaintance would in this Brug- be able tointerest capitalists coal field. He selected Mr. ler of our caty but had many views with this gentleman without inter— making any impression. Finally in the winter of 1882-3, Mr. B. received a letter from: a New could Bates the again York capitalist asking if he any coal land A tew days after ceipt of this letter Mr. Park came to Mr. B’s office to urge upon him the importance of their new coal fields and bad specimens ot the coal tind him in county. re- to ‘This tme Mr. Park was partially success- with him and full information as the thickness of viens and etc, tul, and atter communicating with the New York party Mr. Park was set to work taking options during the last summer. But the enterprise progressed slowly and -vinter- put a stop to operations. The parties de- termined as soon as spring opened to start in again which they did and now have twenty-five hundred acres ot the choice coal land in the ship optioned. Mr. Brugler succeeded in getting interested in the matter ave been anxiously wait- ing to complete the options and get | to work. Mr. B. to Kansas | City Saturday to consult with parties. A company was formed which will | be incorporated at once with sut- | ficient capital to handle these lands. A thorough annalysis of the coal is being made by well known assavists, as the gentlemen at the head of: town- went this | enterprise intend to prove all things and take nothing for granted. There are two fields of this coal | as now developed ; one in the south- West and the other in the northwest; part of Homer township. Coal has; been opened and mined for local than twenty different | In the south field the War- | aer Banks has been operated exten- sively and the drift is now in a di tance of Soo feet; the Reese mine has , also been counted on extensively and there is now lying at his drift some 2,000 bushels of very fine coal. There are other mines opened and, extensively worked in this last field | but we failed to get the names. In i the north field some six or more | ifts have been successfully worked. There is some that is mined by Use in more places. is- i i field and place some 10,000 | ped ready to n one oushels are strip— There is good rooting and mining easy. be removed. Phe indications are that the coal fields of Homer will soon become famous as are those ot Osage, Home and Walnut. gentlemen mean business. New Evidently these PERSONAL. ——Wilson Badgley, of Foster Sun- dayed in Butler. Jot n Greenell, ty, 1s in the city this week. —R. Weil, of Sr. in this city Monday mght. Louis, arrived —Dr. Ed. Glessner, of ville spent Sunday in the city. —Ashby Sims, forthree years past with Franz Bernhardt, has accepted a position in Pleasanton, Kas. —Miss Ella Wilhams, visited rel atives near Altona last week. —Mrs. N. B. Jetter, has quite sick tor several days past. —Miss Ida Braday, of Nevada, is visitiag Miss Boswell near Burdett. been —George Jinkins and family, ot Virginia, this county, were in town Friday. —W. O. Jackson and Jno. T. Smith speat a tew’ days last week at Eureka Springs. —Dr. McErvin and Sid Franklin went to Appleton City and Papin- yille, Friday and Saturday. —Miss Alice Judkins, of Kansas City, visited her sister, Mrs. F. J. ‘Lefft, in this city last Sunday. ---Miss Laura Steele has quite sick tor some time past. is, however, now conv. Mr. G. C. Wood, and daughter, Miss Lillie, lelt yesterday morning to spend the summer in Nebraska. —Dr. C. E. Edwords, editor of the Archie Herald, the Timers with a pleasant visit last Tharscay. —C.N. Teeter, of Altona called Monday, settled arrears and subscrib- the Times. been She scent. wife favored ed in advance tor Thanks sir. —Wade Ellis, of the Republican staff, went to Pleasant Hill Friday atternoon to meet his brother. He returned Friday night. —J. M. Wells, one of the oldest supporters, gave the offlce a He will tinue to read the Times. TIMES brief call Saturday. con- —J. F. Bennet, the Chef Mogul of the Pleasant Hill Review, was in the city Wednesday and Thursday ot jast week, and called at the Times office. —Rev. Hardwick. of Carthage. preached at the Baptist church Sun- day and Sunday night. He expects to return soon to assist Rev. Brown in a protracted meeting. —Onur young and genial friend, WF. Hooper, of Mayesburg, was in town Saturday and left the ‘*tin’’ for the Times to visit him. O. K. Will. look for it weekly. —T. C. Dudley, lhving Butler west of left this Kansas, raise tor several years week Butier county, with his family. Mr. D. will cattle, and read the TrMEs. —Alex Jackson and W. O. Dun- for can, of the firm of Christopher & | Jackson, wentto Harrisonville Fri day night to attend the spring open- | ing of Jas. H. Christopher’s dry goods establishment at that place. —Woodford Ells, a twin brother to our genial young friend, Wade | Ellis ot the Repudlican, arrived in Cov- ington, Ky., and will visit relatives the city a tew days since from here this summer. --J. H. Botkin, a promiment farm and stock manof New Home, was in the city Monday, and gave the Times a business call. Mr. intorms the Tres that the post-office at New Home is to be re-establish- ed. An Indiana school girl, rejoicing in the saa, sweet name of Duddie Dubbs, has run away from home and the distracted detectives are as badly lost as Duddie seemstobe. If a girl with such a name as that really is Harnson- | i AS | of Cooper coun- |} | | { | } Botkin | ;made his appearance im _ this SOUTHWEST NEWS. What the Pencil Shovers Say About Miscellaneous Matters. THINGS IN A BUNCH. e Banner, stel to Cart! We trom jail this morning, having Cc Joplin, was released serv- ed ten day ence for selling medicine without hcense. Railt Wells, of Carthage, has been selected by Lamar Democrat: Judge Fyan as a cadet to the Annap olis naval academy. The Patrio! says the selection is a good one. The Lamar Rustler says it hears | that a petition is beimg circulated in Dade county to have the county seat | removed to South Greenfield, and have a new court house built there. Joplin Herald: been arranged by the Springfield A horse race has driving association, for the pleasure ot the editors who attend the annual meeting of the State press associa- tion. It the Vernon county court last week that $1,300 of the proceeds of the dog tax that 1s lett after paying for the loss of sheep be placed in the permanent school fund ot the county. was ordered by A gentleman at Springfield has a piece of currency issued in 1776, by the U. S., calling for --eight Spanish milled dollars.’’ It was issued by a resolution of congress at Philadel- phia, Pa., May gth, 177 Nevada Mazl, oth: <A south bound train,on the L. & S. road, ran into a drove ot horses and mules a tew miles north ot this city, this morning, causing the wrecking ot the engine and one car and the killing of two mules and two horses. Appleton Yournal: Miss White of Ohio, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Clark Wix, of Bates county, for the past month, returned to her home yesterday. She was accompanied as far as this city by Mr. Wix and his accomplished lady. Appleton Journal: A letter re- ceived from Prof. Gamble this mor- ning states that he has decided to lo- cate in Appleton City, and will en- deavor to establish a school, col- lege, in our midst, that will be ot or great benefit and a credit to our town. Appleton Journal: It’s a mighty good thing to have your property in- against fire and Those parties that were burned out week sured cyclones. in Johnstown, Bates county, a or two ago, were met in this city last Thursday by an agent. and the loss was satisfactorily settled. The Barry county Beacon of last week gives an account of one J. A. McLean, man who lectured on temperance, and who having received money from citizens to detray expenses, skipped out without paying his board bill. The Beacon wants him passed around. Fort Scott Jfontter: S Ww. Clapp, chiet engineer of the Gulf road, purchased an engineer’s camp- ing outfit at W. P. Dilworth’s Mon- day, and will begin immediately the survey of a branch line for the Gulf road, running trom La Cygne to Clinton through the Henry county coal fields ard ultimately to Spring- field, Mo. Lamar Lamar Democrat: a very properly Democrat: The Operation ever most wondertul surgical performed, took place in Lamar last We are informed that Dr. operated hunchback, | turning; it | week. Dunn on a cutting his head off and around. The man longer humpbacked, but complains ot being too tull Other surgeons should whet up their knives. is no breasted. Fort Scott Monttor: Ee A. Blake whose traudulent practices in | deceiving soldiers’ widows, the Mon- last week, suddenly itor exposed city Monday. und proceeded to pay back | all the money he had so fradulently | ' Blake full credit for this step, which | certainly shows that he has both a | conscience and a wholesome fear bi obtained. The Monitor gives Mr. | | of | the law which is commendable. i Carrolton Democrat: ‘*The city ; council of Chillicothe lave decided — i lost in the woods, it seems a pity to | to submit to a vote of the public a, find her again. water works proposition received | crossing more encour: F. Wells & Co., of Leaven- h, Kansas. The terms are, for per year all over that number, 395 each. din By the terms of Sth, we are to pay. for 20 a fraction over S1r2 per y for al ove that numb led to say it considers th Appleton Cit ade a rat! ng than | been since work was discontinued on the grade between city and | Rich Hill. Journal: Mr. J. Appleton D Scett, the railroad contractor ot Rich | Hill, came over Monday conter with our people concerning the completion of the proposed rail- road between Rich Hill and Brown- | ington. In with this enterprise is moving alonz Everything in the most encouraging manner. Appleton Journal: Herald, 7th: est yesterday on the Boliver branch of the Frisco. Scott Bros. have a a large torce of men at work turning up the dirt, and will push things vig- orously. They are also locating accommodations tor their laborers at intervals along the section they have to work. The provisions fcr feed- ing this force will, in a great meas- ure, be purchased and our merchan‘s will find trade stimulated as a resuit. Springfield here, Neosho Miner: James Dicky was brought in from ‘Texas by Mr. Wise, State agentof Missouri, on a requisition from the Governor on Monday last and lodged in our coun- ty jail for a murder committed Southwest City, Dicky, with two othe Thomasson and Jones, came into Southwest City and began shooting promiscous- ly into houses and stores, at which time a man in one ef the stores was killed. Citizens commenced firiag at them, killing Thomasson, but Dickey and Jones escaped. Indict- ments Were made about the of at ten years ago. Sy time the killing. Chnton Democrat: The county court, in compliance with petitions oresented to it Tuesday. ordered a special election to be held on Satur- day, the 28th day ot June, to vote on « proposition to levy a tax of $50,— 000 The law propesi- to build court house. will not permit a tion of this kind to be voted on at a general election. The proposition is to make a levy of 25 cents on the $100 for which will be a slight addition to the three successive years, takes already paid, and will probably be the easiest the necessary funds to build this much- needed structure. way to secure SELLS BROTHER'S. Railroad United. Enormous Shows now This celebrated company will ex- hibit at Butler at an early date. The reputation which the Sells Brothers have deservedly achieved will, with— out doubt, insure a large attendance, for, as the company is largely adver- . there will be crowds ot people flocking from al! directions. names ot many of the most distin- guished artists in the protession, The Strk family ot bicyclists everywhere acknowledged as the very best in this or any try, while Viola Rivers, the premi other coun- be equestriene, is well known as one of | the best in the country. Indeed, a glance at the programme ss sufficient | to satisty the most fastidious that a divertisment 1s in hippodromatic store for them, while the student of | natural history will find his mouey,s | werth by investigating one of the finest zooiogical collections in the country. dt. Louis, Mo. July 27, $3-—In iitting asmall casting u: my office, I sprained my back, from whict I suffered the most excrutiating pains and cobld not rest in any position; after using several well known remedies withou: effect, Merrell’s | Penetrating Oil was recommended to me, and I tried it- One apptication re- liexed me in about five minutes, and in two days was entirely cured and have had no trouble since, It is a liniment ot value. Joux J. Frrzwittiam. 23-41 evening to; connection | Work began in carn- | We; notice in the list of performers the! are | Health Com, City 01 St. Louis. | COUNTY COURT. The Honoratle Body in Session Week re TAILS OF BUSINESS Monday present et May the transacted : ness Was twas, appointed trus- ot Ekkhart tp. to fill vacancy | caused by WH Kelsey resigning. Frank Lankford was appointed ’eace in Elkhart tp. that Justice of the I An unty order was made this | c act in conjunction with Cass | county to build the iron bridge across Grand river. Ordered that alevy of eight mills | on the dollar be levied en the asses— | sed valuation ot Praine township to | pay interest on bended debt of said township. The tollowing levy the valuation on one | hundred dollars assessed was made for 1884: For state purposes 40 cents For county zo &¢ The tunds tollowing rate per cent on was orvered: 5 45 15 fund Bridge & Pauper per cent “ Salary Judge and jury 05 County 20 Swampland patent was granted to Michael Shellman to n. w. 1-4 ofn. e. I-g. sec. 24, tp. 38. range 30. Settlement of Mary Hall, perintendent of the poor tarm ap proved. RS Catron was given credit for warrants canceled as follows: Pauper $ 452 Interest on pauper Salary Grand Jury Interest on same Contingent Interest Special raiiroad ACCOUNTS ALLOWED. Dr Allen & Hulet med at ten on pauper Dr O F Renick med ten on pauper Jno Siggin coffin for pau Sarah Powell keeping Sarah McAlister pau Mary Elle: keeping Ephriam Ellege mary C Hall boarding pau and work on fence mary C Hail extra expense careing tor sick pau School loan allowed to J J Brumbach & A J Sat- terly Geo D Barnard & Co for books and blanks Mining Review Rich Hail for printing Bennett & Whecler Grass seed Sam’l Levy & Co goods for pauper W J Lansdown stationery for county office Mrs Newbill waiting sick pauper Chas T McFarland printing N A Wade printing Bennet & Wheeler for force pump court house W W Hill for grave pauper N B meek canvassing vote cial election Cannon canvassing special election J R Simpson keeping pau R J Starke clerk fees Leslie & Co coffin tor pau Aaron Hart mds for pau Walnut Journal printing JH Frizell med atten on pau W F Hanks election W F Hanks six days atten- dance at court Geo L Smith transportation i and burial of pauper i Jno A Lefker per diem county judge A Ritchey per diem and milage co judge A Nepune per diem and milage, co judge Ladies Reliet society Rich Hill tor care pau LICENSE GRANTED. Dramshop license were granted to the following parties: O B Smart | Scott & Fily Beaty Bros Jones Bros J LKeedy & Co W A nmidkiff Geo Todd TP Willi Shobe & Clims Shobe Tenis & Hand Adrian Report ot Bridge Commissioner approved. School loans allowed to W S sudd in the sum of “ as su- 67 is 31 5° 28 05 3t 00 $ at- tor on tor a Ast = | wo w nv sheriff fees § 00 | w at Foster Rich Hill “ ss Butler cents be aliowed on wolt scalps. The following comprise the grand _ jryhill) NB } Murphy, J R Garriso j Jum White, crime with and cour jurie GRAND JUORS, TL Richardson, J N Farley, A N Crigler. J R B Wade, Thos 1 Ber John Deerwester nes Gore mar, TV A Satterlee, JA Felker, W 1 MS Kirsey C Wemott Wi urn, Patrick +) H Williams (rs McPeake, G W Sutherland, Barkley mS Cowles Seth (¢ Milton Belisle, Hou WW Sackmar man, LN Rayb Wm Moles, ; Moore, B F Howe, WH De Jarnatt F m Cuppy, john Boswe!l. K lied By Lightning On the morning of the about 2 o'clock. Mr. J. and faauly residing near 5th i the line on the Manas Des Cygne were awakened : mst Cole State river keen when into the yard to watch the drift ot the storm. He had returned to the by repeated claps of thunder and lig Mr. C. got up and thing, went house and was standing in the door fatal stroke did its work. This shock trightened Mrs Cole that she called to her husband: “Where ae you?’ when the feeble answer came from the dying man; “help me.’ The distressed wif husband's side, and called for their employed man, who assist her When the sO rushed to her was sleeping upstairs, to in getting her husband to the bed, when he replied that his leg wa. broken by the stroke of lightning. hut after an effort he getting down and succeeded in rendered suffic- ient aid to place the dying man up on his bed, Mr. Cole uttered but one sentence and that was asked if they should send for a doctor, he replied: “fam past help, when Mr. Cole was a man 41 vears 0! age, amember of the Masonic orde: and has been a resident of Bates for many years. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. ‘the New Bridyves. John B. Lynch, contractor to do the Masonry on the two bndges over Elk Fork, one near the residence ot near the the other residence of D. C, Edwards, on the George Sears, mail route to Cove City and other points in the country, has completed the abutments and shortly the Leaven- worth Bricge Company will span the stream with bridges. Mr. Lynch is also busily engaged quarrying stone for the abutments ot two more bridges over Morman Fork. One of will just north ot old Crescent Hill on the road from Butler to Archie; the oth them be bunt er spans the stream at a point on the township line between Deer Creek aud East Boone township. The county court during its las session instructed Bridge Commis sioner M. L. Wolfe, to act in con- junction withthe Bridge Commision- er of Cass county in the matter of constructing iron bridge with stone abutments over Grand Rive: Grand Rive: is the line between the two counties and each will pay their proportion an near Nighting tord. ate part of the cost ot the bridge. After Three Years. Nevada Mail Nearly three ago, Bob Whitton hired a B. F. Bridgford’s stable, and riding to Asl sold A by the name of Hurt was the pur- years horse at Grove him. gentlemat chaser, and fifty dollars was paid fo: horse, saddle and bridle. Whitton lett Ash Grove tor Hen | ry county and after arriving at tha city was arrested for some torm which he was charged. He gave bond, and Sheriff Fisher | learning of the arrest, went to Clin- ‘ton to bring him back to Vernon in case of acquittal at that place. Whit- ton learning the sheriff's intention. ran away, torfeiting his bund. For time, he away, but recently returned and wag arrested by the Henry county officers at the request of Shersff Fisher. He was brought to Nevada Tues ay. Whitton was quite well known in Nevada before his escapade, hav- tor Ed a long remained ing worked ior sometime Requa. The horse was an excelent saddle anima! and was recovered about # weeks after the theit.