The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 14, 1885, Page 4

mmr PR WEEKLY TIMES A Dy V¥ dessa daviice _—_ ALLEN Ebprror. 1. D. Arren & Co., Proprietors, TERMS GF SUPSCR WEEKLY ‘TIMES, BUTLER MISSOURI WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14, —_— Wade reminds us ot Blaine, in that he claims everything and gets nothing. es Cardinal McCloskey, America’s | highest Roman Catholic Prelate, died at his home in New York City, on the roth inst. We would be pertectly willing to submit our claims to the people of Bates county, irrespective of party, | f our opponent does claim that | everybody 1s for him It is said wealthy relatives and influ- ; ential friends are making an effort for the release of the Younger boys |} trom the Minnesota penitentiary, and are in a fair way to success. ae ee The Republican says that is the unanimous choice of the G. A. R. The petticoat organ 1s n ot it posted in such matters. It had | ter stick to its text, the *‘town uddle.’’ ——— Vice-President Hendrick spent a couple ot days m St. Louis last week attending the fair. The old demo- cratic war horse was highly pleased eat Missis- with his visit and | the sippi valley. Portions of Virginia was shook up by an earthquake betwsen 11 and 12 o’clock on the mght of the roth. the came terribly frightened and ran in to the streets in their night clothing. In Lynchburg, people — be- The St. Louis Republican and Globe Democrat, each presented its readers with a beautitu! lithograph of the merchants and trades process jon in St. Lous last week. If the procession was as magnificent as presented by th ndeed worth going many miles to was pictures it see. The Kansas City Journal has been justly rebuked by its own party in Cass county for an attempt to stir up old sectional hatred in that section by publishing x lot of sensational lies in connection with a neighborhood row which re- cently took place at Pleasant Hill, A number of republicans have sign ed a communication to that paper in which they deny every allegation in that published statement. ————————— Gov. Hoadly, in his speech in Cincinnati, when asked what he thought of prohibition replied: *I am against it and Iam also against the bloody shirt. There have been two sermons on the mount late!y—- one from Mount McGregor and one from Mount Gilead. The one tull ot love and peace and the other tull of hate and war against one half of the people—the one on Mount Mc— Gregor, the other at Mount Gilead. {am tor Grant and against Sher-— man.”’ j members of The street car drivers have torfeit- | ed every possible claim they might have had on the sympathy of the public by quitting work during fair week in St. Louis, the very time of all times the public would be most ! benefitted by the street cars. Thou- sands ot people flock to the city to | witness the wonderful sights aver ! tised, and they are the ones who | suffer the niost inconvenience,instead | ofthe managers of the car lines. The object of the Labor Union should | be to prevent just such calamities as | these men are now forcing upon St Louts and they deserye the strongest censure from every good citizen in a9 since the start, touched the hen ee ee | butto sent — the country tor their unmanly and | n that sent the electric current | See Fagetige Nae that exploded the submarine mine | 35 inch vein of surtace coal wrt tyranical course. It those men had on the rrth inst. 280,000 pounds ot witnessed Newton, a 11-year-old daughter ot grade is completed. We learn that Gen. Newton,who,as chief engineer, | * large number ot hands will be put j has conducted operations at Hell | to work atan Sey day in the coal mines around Walnut. that J. W. Gritton was strippinz a NOT ALL FOR US. Unlike our worthy oppo t are not so egotistical as to claim every bedy favor but we believe that we ha sprinkling of supporters in our and county. Bro. Wade’s article in defense of S position wes ali lush and bun as any sensible man could readily see. from reliable authority t men who were interesting themseiv in Mr. Wade’s behalf, and w the way, think more of what little property they have on North Main the of Comrade sion to the department that it was To turther the action of the order. ion was | to be = 5: Burdette for his endorsement. Quite a number ot the members of Grand Army are bitterly condemn- | ing the actions of these men who are | strengthen thisgidea the p sent to Commander trying to drag their order into taking sides im a political contest, and when solicited to sign this petitionemphat ically refused. This looks very much as if Bro. Wade was wot the unani- that | | mous choice of even hisown comrades | contrary is t We are proud to say of 'G. A. R- petition and are support- and ny either. } in arms. a number members signed 0 zealously, thev + ng our claims are not interested pecunid We are glad to receive the vote of} any good man, no matter to what! party he may belong; but we reiter- scorn to accept! ate that we would the office secured alone by would republi- | iin ie can influence, as we dec a nomination onthe republican ticket things of wt paper pea eagies pimons, but is not succred ble result. with any appreci A fraudulent letter. purportng to have been written by Mr. Clevwland, has been put in circulauon in New the | york, and in response to an nquiry} stently on hand a number of fine his dictation, writes: | Mr. Lamont, at **The president is a emocrat and it} any person should question He the success of his party in the pending ction in New York state as wellas n to tne} al cously | is strar | | 1 cesires | his position. sarnestly iy asserti elsewhere, and : alse. } WALNUT. —- +e wee A Visit to Walnut, and What a fimes | Man Saw. +. e—-—_ Col. started In company with Pace, a| Times Thursday morning to visit the cty of Walnut (Foster), which reporter out las yas become = {| quite famous on account of tor an Office to which that party ae “ -- ae 8s = aaa “boom and ‘collapse in 1393. | could elect us. We thank God that ; : j Atter a ride of two hours and a halt | we are running on our own merits | and not asa supplicant on account | ot past services, for which ample remuneration had already been given. BATES GOUNTY OIL WELLS. We haa the opportunity of exam- ining some of the oil taken trom the well on Mr. Henderson’s farm, west of Adri: lent lubric 1, and pronounce it excel- | Dr. Pyle pro duced some, what he conside ed, ex- ating oil. cellent lubricating oil from the wells ot West Virginia, and in comparing through one of the finest agricultural | countries in the world, we came in jsight of this modern Jerusalem, | everybody alike. | this city cursed with the plague Shelton & Doke run a_ splendid jof—a railroad grade; but, un-| Jivery, feed and sale stable. They \ like the ancient city, 1 was not e clever gentlemen and fit out a | completely depopulated, tor qute a| customer with a fine rig on short number of resolute,determined souls, | notice. either sustained by strong hopes that J. H. Anderson runs a dry goods l the road would finally be built, or and grocery store on 7th street. He | Without means to escape, stayed | Keeps nane but the hest goods, is a through the darkest hours of adver- | courteous, clever gentleman and sity and are now jubilant over the | he sells at reasonable com- | people of Bates county, having been GREAT BARGAIN. $4 1 F.M. Crumley & Co., of this He 1s a number Of years, e € le BR eve yt od Sixth street He runs rile house and keeps finest liquors 1 cigars in the market. See card. Gipson B & Co. conduct a real estate, loan and insurance agen- son were formerly Messrs. Gi street thar a ‘ : 3 ‘ | Sar de : ub heen The Republican is evidently ealous | cy. j ade, knew tuii ii that the Pee a . . ccness i ar ee ! of the influence that Congressman ; OUsIne . R. post would not consent to such a) : : : SESE seem yi pen ere { i we | Glover is gaining throughoit the honorable bearing and tair dealings, | scheme, it was their intention, by 2 ee = fends ni whe a oy: : = state, and would ike to cl young ; Mace r frienc Ail wh | this petition, to convey the impres- a ee rere est to give these gentlemen | a call every particular. L's first-class hvery stable, keeps con- \ B. Arbogast, proprietor of | He is a courteous, clever turn outs, | treat | } gentleman and knows how to his customers. The Badger Lumber Co., the management of that and clever gentleman. W. B. Cathers, | was among the first firms in Walnut. under | courteous They guarantee to sell lumber at} Parties expecting to railroad prices. puild will be well pard by calling on r. Cathers and pnceing his lamber. Noau Caton stock of general merchandise, which Give carries a splendid Ss re figures. 1 acall.in Philip Zeal property, 6th St. J. D. Stewart keeps constantly on and a fine assortment ot groceries, provisions, cigars and tobacco. Cassity Bros. are running a branch of ther large Butler store here. They sell dry goods and groceries than the cheapest. They cheaper are splendid business men and _ treat knows how to treat his customers. 1 Go eLad WE LEAD IN LOW PRICE} —-OFE— Zoo— Ladies | button worked button hole $1 50, alls 15o = Cet + is r S600 om LS0 sas Polish nt < I 50, Loo Pair Ladies Calf Pegged Polisi, all soli I 50, Qo Ladies Grain Polish = = 1 ae. Ladies . solid wear, - 1 <0, all Miasces “ 1 gent eae Childrens se =* - 1 00, es Calf ee e - t 00, School Shoes trom $1 and upwards, Go Childrens Kid sewed button Shoe, - ies Leather Lined Op. Slippers, - F SLIPPERS, Soo PAIR LADIES HOUS eo Cases Mens ‘A’ Calt boot warranted solid, - 2 50 Cases Boys Boots calf boots warranted solid 1 50 Cases Mens Stock Kip boots. hand made, - 2 The great SELZ BOOT, 5 = 3 50 Mens Waterproof grain boots from 3 00 upws Mens Calt boots, - = 2 50 Mens Rubber boots, crack proof, - - 2 <6 23O0 Cases Mens Calf Shoes in button, Lace and Congress, 2 ooupwa Mens Lace Bals, - - 1 50 bargy Mens Calt Brogans solid - - 1 50, : I 25 Mens Kip ee R. WEIL &C J.T. GRAVES & SON, Southeast Corner Square, next to Grange store. Continues to carry one of the largest stocks of Harness & Saddlery Good His A 1 Farm Harness and Single and Light double harness can’t be beat in quality and price. Come and examine. A full line of Saddles for Men, Boys, Ladies, We sell and everebody at bottom prices Horse Blankets, Robes, Whips, Lashes, Curry Com Horse brushes and similar articles as low as the lowest, as well as halters, bridles, collars, sweat pads, etc to sell only first-class goods, to sell them as low as possible re) UR Al to sell only such goods as we can recommend, to please all who favor us; that is what we are here for and Just what we propose todo. Kepairing neatly the two all agreed that the Bates; new and bnght era dawning upon J. Henry runs a photograph county oil nad much the better body | them, and which promises them a gallery. toit) The West Virginia oil was of | bountiful harvest after the long years C. F. Stemer does a general a light brownish color, while our oil) of weary waiting Walnut is situ-| jlling business and will buy and has a dark, greemsh tinge. Now that it is proven beyond a doubt that Bates county, not only rich in coal, lead and zink, but vast reservoirs ot the richest oils hidden under her fine alluvial soil, her possibilities can on- ly be surmised. The South Western Oil Company 1s making active prep- | arations to sink a number of on its leased lands on Mulberry, and the gentlemen composing the com- pany confident that they will strike paying oil in the rock they went through while prospecting some wells are time ago when they struck water be- low, which filled up the hole. We believe that oil will be found in pay- | ing quantities,as men who have lived in oil regions claim that indications all point that way. Still we would not advise our citizens to get excited, but wait until the matter is thorough- } ly tested and proven beyond a doubt. The Foote & Beaumont swindle at Rick Hill is still fresh in the minds of our citizens, It oil is found there is no doubt but that it will be a bo- nanza for that section of country, and none would rejoice more than the Times at such a dis i overy. The great explosion with which it was hoped that flood rock at Hell Gate would be demolished,was fired the shock Thousands of people | the explosion. dynamite was used and was terrific. Mary | { and nch agricultura! country. | Quite a number of handsome resi ated in the midst ot the coal fields of Wainut township, and just bordering on the Walnut creek timber. It is about eight miles from the nearest town, and in the midst of a beauuful The principle source from which she ex- pects to derive her wealth,and which she relies on to induce immigration. is her inexhaustable coal helds. Perhaps the richest in Missouri are those lying in that and New Home townships. After an excellent dinner at the Booth House and a Havana with our old friend W. Mills, we started out to ‘*take in Un Sixth street is a busi- ness block composed ot 24 houses, identical in appearance, built by a syndicate composed of Butler gentle- men. There are twelve of these | houses on each side of the street and add greatly to the appearance ot the j town. The bank building, on the} Same street, built of stone and brick, delicious M. ” the town. ship grain the coming season. Badgley & Gipson, old established merchants, formerly of Butler, are doing a splendid business in dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes. Dr. W. R. Wilsoa is a practicing physician and is building up a fine practice. Dr. G. L. Smith is proprietorota large drug store, which, on account of his lucrative and growing practice, he would dispose ot. He has the reputation of being a splendid phy- sician. Commercial Hotel, corner Sth and G. street; A. Hartshorn proprietor, Booth House, corner Sth and E street; }. R. Booth proprietor. A. L. McBride & Co. are running a large hardware and furniture store under the able management of that prince of gentlemen, H. H. Havely, Gus Wyard 1s running a No. 1 harness shop and :s doing well, Gus is a good workman and will treat his is a handsome an] substantial struc. | customers right. af ce. oY ] > ture. We noticed several new | N. C. Brown, shoe maker, does | buildings going up, among them a! good work and plenty ot it. Heisa} The contract has been school bui'ding. large hotel. let tor a $2, dences add to the beauty of the town and comfort of the citizens. Hands! are hard at work all along the grade Pleasanton to the Mo. Pa railroad south of town, and ring from } will be begun just as soon as the! | We notced | and shattered the mountain of rock, the city limits. clever gentleman, Al. Ganz is running a quiet and orderly 6th keeps the best liquors and cigars. F. Metzler keeps a bakery confectionery and wholesale dealer m liquors. He is a well posted gentleman, being an old newspaper saloon on street, and and man. { J. G. McPeak is running a land and loan agency. Mr, McP. 1s an old residenter and interests are; thoroughly allied with Walnut. He} is a perfect gentleman and will treat whe should have every one ri dealings with him. 2% grievance they should have waited Tor a more opportune time and not brought the fair name of the city in litting it out ofthe bosom of the sea! We visited the following business and crushing it into a mullion frag-; firms and tound them all doing a ments. It was Mary Newton who, good business and confident that the bad repute to visitors and ; c sitors and the outside | When a mere baby, touched off the ay + ral i world. We predict that by their} StSt Hell Gate explosion. it will poss we be puis ane ye ee ee | take some time to clear away the | * City second to none in the county: actions in this matter these n = 3 se men have . | - =e age injured their cause ms debris, when it is hoped the channel W. M. Mills, drugg:st, who is will be cleared. ally. E. C. Perkins 1s running a grocery store in post-office building. P. ¥. Morse, dencer, ts running a grocery on 7th another old resi- st. D. A. Withrup is proprietor of a i well and tavorably known to thei grocery and supply store. WALNUT ADVERTISEMENTS. nee “GIPSON BROS. & CO’S.. 4a 4 ECT Co We eal Estat LOAN AND INSURANCE. Over Gipson & Badgleys Store, Syndicate Block. WALNUT, MISSOURI. W. B. ARBOGAST, LIVERY. Feed & Sale Stable., EINEST TURNOUTS IN’ TOWN. Corner uth and F. etreets. ARBOGAST & HENSEY, MEAT YIARKET. 2 he leading brands of whiskies, beer and cigars kept on i a ed Sixth Street, Syndicate Block. WALNUT. 3 ~ BADGER W.M. MILLS, | DRUGS, PAINTS, LUMBER COMPAR OILS, Chemicals. Books and Wall Paper | Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Shingl¢, rite Mixed Paint, Lime 4 Railroad Prices Duplicatee Ww. B. CARTER. * { WALNUT, MO- WALNUT, MO,