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SPECIAL NOTICE. soe inorder toshow the people of Bates and adjoining counties the latest novelties and designs of the season, we have resolved to have ¢ Grand Opening on Thursday, April 22d, and will be con- tinued for three days only. Respectfully, Sam'| Levy & Co, LOCAL ITEMS. The strike 1s still on with no pros- pects ot an early settlement. Have your painting,paper hanging and kalsomining done by W. H. Hupp. Shop South Main St.,, op- posite Grange store. 19-2t Our millinery department 1s the banner department S Levy & Co Decorating, painting and kalso- mining done with neatness and dis- patch, prices reasonable, by W. H. Hupp; South Main St., opposite Grange store. We have the |: furnishing 1g 2t zest line of cloth- mg and goods in the southwest, and our prices are beyond n S Levy & Co all compettti Lyon & Williams are offering their shelf hardware at actual cost, to close out that branch of business. If you are in need of hardware don’t muss this opportunity of securing bar- gains. A general invitation is extended to all to attend our grand spring opening. Sam’ Levy & Co The Grange store has a nice lot of flax seed for sale. J. K. Brugler & Son have five improyed farms for sale cheap and On easy terms, 16t£ Our millinery department 1s sec- ond to none in the state and our trimmer superior to any, theretore, if you want the tastiest, you must visit this department S Levy & Co If you want flax seed to sow this season you can get the same at the Grange store. They : The finest line of boots and shoes ever placed on sale in this city can now be found at Max Weiner’s. Never before has Max displayed such good taste im the selection of his spring stock. Ladies, it will make your eyesdance with joy to take a look at this magnificent assortment of shoes selected especially tor your trade, as they are ot the yery latest styles best quality and lowest prices. We have the largest line of carpets and oil cloths, lace curtains and window shades ever shown betore; call and examine the stock. S Levy & Co April comes in lke a rampant quadruped, will she go out like an humble petitioner tor the sunny clime, where cabbage plants, tomatoes and lettus grow without fear of being nipped in their infancy by the dreaded Jack Frost? raging, y Sale, raoms on E. Dakota House wi street, near sc at Dick Hu ool house. barber s Enquire DRS. RENICK & BOYD sicians and Surgeons, BUTLER, MO. somes OFFICE: EAST SIDE SQUARE, OVER LEVY'S. Tesidence id Fort Dr. Boyd's residence, perth Foster. Miss Lizzie Neil is going to teach | | the old Walnut school this summer. | The hrm ot Badgley & Gips of | | Foster, have dissolved partnersh . | Mr. Badgley retiring. The Messrs. | Gipsons are refitting the store and | | haye ordered $400 worth of grocer- | ies, besides a choice stock ot shoes. | Dr. Willams’ father arrived in Foster the 27th inst. and wiil spend Farther and | a tew days visiting. son had not met before for two years. Miss Elia Smith, who has been spending the winter with relatives in Ohio, 1s expected home in a tew days. Mrs. Bennett and family, who are visiting relatives here, will start for Washington in a few days, where Mr. Bennett is filling a government position in the department of agri- culture. Peter Speece purchased a mare ot Mrs. Campbell last week. Price $80. Died, on the 27th inst, Mrs. Chambers, trom taking an over dose Mrs. Chambers had ot turpentine. been insane for some years and was in the habit of taking medicine. On the day of her death she asked her mother tor medicine, and being told there was none, she found the tur- pentine and drank nearly a pint, from the effects of which she soon died. She was buried in the Wood- fin grave yard the 28th. We extend our sincere sympathies to the grief- stricken relatives. Candidates seem to think Walnut township don’t amount to much, judging {rom the manner in which they keep away from it; but when election day comes they will think different, tor Walnut township will vote against every candidate in the race, and then they will all be lett. Kw. Hudson. As we have not seen any trom this part of the county, we planting corn. Mr. Wm. A. Hall has finished planting his corn and sowing his oats, providing he does not have to plant over. Mr. Asa Nichols has about half of his crop planted. Can any town- ship beat ours for early corn? Messrs. John Clark, Jim Williams and Mrs. George Brown are on the sick list. Mr. Jim McwWavitt and wite, are preparing to go to California, in a few days. They are going on a visit to Mrs. Mc’s relatives. Mr. E. A. Steele and family will keep house for Mr. McD. Marned: Atthe residence of the brides mother, Mr. Louis Terry to Miss Della Housely. Friends of the contracting parties being present. Rev. Crisp tied the knot. We noticed W. O. Jackson and Jim T. Whlliams shaking hands with the boys the other day. We suppose they were talking over their troubles of the future. Messrs. Joe Price and Weshe Overturf starts for western Kansas in a day ortwo. Mr. P, goes for pleasure and Mr. O. for his health and to improve a claim he has out there. The Rockville rock quarries, man- aged by Pippffer & Co., of St. Toe, have resumed work again. They have been closed during cold weath- er. They can turn out as fine build ing stone as can be found 1m the state. Therock is taken out by steam machinery, and sawed into building material betore it is shipped. The party given by Miss Blake Vandiver on her birthday, was one ot the most enjoyable affairs this year the young ladies gathered early in the morning and went to work on a quilt that was prepared for the oc- ion. O! we forgot to say, some Miss but not sweet sixteen. of the boys say V. is swee | Mr. Oscar Horisley anticipates a | large buildir | i the pleasure of writing a few to let others know what we are doing in this part of the moral vineyard. The farmers are sowing oats and 1 j | | corn crop, therefore, he is | orn crib for use this tall. | WHAT WE WOULD SMILE TO KNOW. | When Constable Walker is going | to take holidays again. Why the boys were so bashful | find a difficulty | party the other evening. When Misses Mary U. and Nora P. are going to break another colt to ride. How many tools there were last Thursday. Who will be the next couple to get married in this community. If Missess B. V. and V. M, got their 10 cents’ worth of mixed candy. Best wishes to the editor and his staff. Jor SCHOONOVER. Shobe. The bad weather still holds on. The miners went to work Thurs- day with a smile on their counte- nance The miners hold a meeting every Tuesday night. Mrs. Sim Jay has heen confined to her bed several days this week with congestion ot the bowels. Mrs. S. Taylor has been confined to the bed several days this week, but is now convalescent. It is reported tnat the negro who made a wholesale robbery two weeks ago of everything there was in the house, was arrested in Kansas this week. W, T. Shobe and wife received an invitation to attend a wedding in Cole county, which will take place the 7th of this month, sent by Miss Mary Wade who 1s a cousin to the former's wife. All of the mines are in tull blast this week and we hope for good times soon. Hunting and fishing has been the order of the day until the work start- ed up. lakes now. Ducks are plentitul on the . | The post office will be moved 4] and he doors north of Shobe’s store next week, Svs. Winter seems to hold on w stern grip. Farming has nearly been sus; }ed tor the past. week. Some fears are entertained for t early potatoes, wl have nes all been planted. Considerable plowing has been done for corn, but the farmers stand aghast not caring to plant until the zones assume a more favorable tem— perature. It seems that your typo is mclined to get us trouble. He made us say that "Squire Wright was high- ly elated over a new bcy, when we plainlysaida girl. Mr. A. J. South- erlan, his nearest neighbor, is rejorc- ing of a bouncing boy. into It is very impertinent in a man to hang around a prominent caadidate and his triends gazing with his fly trap open trying to catch the gist of their conversation, when he is cer- tai that his presence is not wanted. We have a case in point, That first-class seperator spoken of by a prominent Butler gentle man is one of the modern inventions and would, probably, with due caution, run a long time without repairing. Miss Ida Clofton, of Saline coun- ty, and Mr. Wright, of Bur- dett, this county, have been visiting their uncle, Allen Wright of this township. Willie Macy and A. Kaufman, who left here some time ago tor lower Calhto-nia, are now enjoying the salubrious climate of that region picking and eating oranges. They report that crop as immense, With the long list of good men in the field for the various county offices it will be hard tor the people to de- cide who to support for every office, but as they are all good men there are no chances tor grave mistakes. Dr. Geo. H. Matchett, of Johns town, has one of the most complete drug stores to be tound in the coun- ty, it is unique in its make up and speaks enterprise for Dr. M. and pure drugs for the people of that community, tor which they should feel proud, Owing to the price and scarcity of | broom corn seed the acreage planted this spring will not be so large as | predicted by some. the outlook for | broom corn growers was never more favorable than at present, but the probability is that those who have not already se 2a] ed tl getting them. In company with J. L. Shubert We took a jaunt through Henry coun- ty last week—not on an electioneer- ing tour, but business. Tke boys on | will | over in old Henry talked of Mr. S. as sheriff of Bates county, which } mi | they seem | themselves for the inevit | The voters of school 5 are considerably exercised over the strict election atthat place Tuesday. Ifwe are correctly informed the question interfers with the ay if the jat issue directly ool at best interest of the Sur ove that place. We hope, 1s true, that it may be permanently | | settled and also to the most tavor interest of the Sunday school, as it is an necessary and indispensible in- e stitution. OBSERVER. | Burdett Items. Nice weather since the cold snap. | Farmers are busy preparing tor | their crops. | We have quite a number of con- | tractors in this vicinity, out the ma- | jority of them contracted for bad | colds. | Candidates are as thick as fiddlers in Jerusalem, but they all fail to set | up the cigars, and some of them will | tail to get all the votes round Bur- dette, Mrs. W. S. Mudd called on Mrs. J. W. France the 31st. | Miss May Skiliman, while on her way to school a few days since, was attacked by a vicious dog and bitten. We think Miss May wili soon be able to attend school again. | Ben Berry failed to complete his | law course the second of March, but | ts to get his diploma the rst of Ben said he had not heard | since she left Bates Co, | rks *faolly. Todd and Ben Ber- ry, two of West Boone’s noted young | | . | Messrs. Sam gents, v {county 5 Misses Jacksons, w That 1 risonville. St, Joe for a future home, di it? correspondent of the Archi signed X X X, says J. D. Rus las a candidate for matnmony, ated in the cat but will get def | Russell declares himself a standing candidate and solicits a yote trom the co mk aoa | spondent. Jas. M, Chambers and wife gave the young folks of their neighbor hood a dance on the 30 ot March, which we had the pleasure of at- The time was well occu- when the crowd tending. pied until 1:30 a. m. dispersed, and then it was we all realized that every has its bitter. The wind was trom tbe north sweet and the air full of snow; but all went off with merry yoices on the wintry air. We would be glad to attend | another just such a party. Who will be the next to give one? Preachirg at Burdette on the 3d and 4th, by Rev. Dayidson, of Free- man. CHATTER Box. Mayesburg. | Candidates are as numerous as flles in August. The only original Billy O. Jack- | son was in Spruce twp. last week, | but slighted Mingo. J. N. Ballard shipped a car load of hogs last week. J. M. Mayes is feeding his 120 head of cattle on full teed now. Bob Beatty, living three miles south, was laid up several days last week, trom the effects of a mule’s kick. Mrs. Dr. Griffith is visiting her brother, G. A. Page, ot Hartwell, this week. J. M. Mayes is cleaning up his | old stock of dry goods, preparatory | to filling uo with new goods, Mor- | gan, his clerk, 1s a success in every—| ce apt ee Pears thing but shipping eggs. Uncle Aust. Reeder, old farmers, is quite sick, Id Mr. Jackson, on Smoky Row, 1} | 1 tt | troubled with a | j will the third JAKE. Pair of good sized 6-year-oid work horses for sale by McFarland Bros. | ig-2t 1,635 fourth class postmasters have | ; one of our Having of Cassity Bros, on the west side of the squ WHEN YOU WANT Of First-Class Quality LATEST STYLES, and at manufacturers prices, come and seg R. Weil & Co., of the north side of square, we are positive leaders in our line, we give you the largest assortment to select from and surprise you with low prices. Ladies Kid Button Shoes worked Button Hole, - . ** Goat Button Shoes, ** “ “ 2 = «¢ Grain Suttor Shoes, “ “ “ ie = “© Calf Button Shoes, - “ “ a _ Our Famous **CLORINDA,”’ Ladies Kid Button Shoes, any width trom C. to F. and anv style last, heel or toe at $3.00 per pair. The finest Kid Shoe in the Market. Ladies Kid Hand Turned Opera Slippers, - $1.25. Misses, - $1.00, “ - Button Newport, - 1.50 “ ag = = Lace Oxford, - 1.50- ‘© House Slippers, - - - - = «© Best Oil Grain Newport. in Button or Tie, - “© Best 1 Kid Button Newport, ~ = - 1.00 ‘ These Goods Must Be Seen to be Appreciated: — Mens Kip Plow Shoes, whole stock, Buckle, Lace or Brogan, $1.25 per pair, “© Best Grain Buckle Plow Shoes, hand nailed, - - 150 “ Best Calt Brogras, = s = x = 1go ‘© Fine Shoes, Button or Lace, - - - - 2.25 « line at actual wholesale prices. We are thel House in the Southwest and defy on size of Stock. In fact everyt in the shoe largest retail Boot and competit stock is now complete in *. Come and see us we make you happy with Romember, we are save you mon bargai NORTH SIDE SQUARE. Farm for Sale. ‘ I will sell my farm, situated section 1, in summit township, hundred acres. Divided m_ lots suit purchaser, Terms easy. A. HamiLton March 25.—Post- as, in answer to Washington, master General V a recent senate resolution,stated that Missour1, 287; Kansas, 253. } Ben B.C fas Don’t Borrow bury & Co. For Sale. Money Until { side square — A good residence, 6 rooms, sum- You See Butler, Coal Oil inspector Notice is hereby given to all ers in coal oil in Bates County I have secured the necessary te! instruments and duly qalified and; now ready to preform the duties my office as contemplated by | Dealers will find it to their inter to notify me before offering any: for sale, as I am determind to dom duty in the matter and prosecute! violators of this section to the full extent of the law. LL. LAMPEE Coal Oil Inspector tor Bates Notice of Final Settlement, Notice is hereby given to all ¢ and others interested in the estate of @ D. and J. A. Dickey deceased, that ft B, Hickman, Administrator D. B. & said estate, intend to mage final ment thereof, at the next term ie. Bates county Probate Court, in county, State ot Missouri, to be Butler on the 10th day ot May, # G. B, HICK 1 Administrator, De Bonis Firr mer kitchen, barn lot 7oxr4o feet, near southwest corner of the square, just west of Laclede hotel, good well with iron pump, a desirable loc tor a business party. Also desire to been made since March 4, 1885. In | rent same for the summer sa For particulars inquire ot W. H. Gipsens, Everybody go to Albrant tor a first-class job ot blacksmithing of any kind. New shop on East Dakota street, tf With bright eyes, yet gray, lusterless hair. Parkers Hair Balsam willl restore lack or brown prematurely lost, stop its tailing, Don’t surrender your hair with but an effort to save it. no 141m 2A month and board for 3 live young men or ladies, in each county. Address P. W. Ziegler & Co., Chicago, Ill. Ne purchased the stock of ry Goot y ko pleasure in saying to the publie - Increased the stock goods, and in addition have adde Fide LINE OF GROCRIE re everything in our?mes est rates. Procuce of all © Come and sce us. A‘instrOl Lie ieree & a ee we Ga be ae a c qi b a - @onsnetroecsare th