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espace ta 4th and take in the grand celebration | ‘and take a drink from our mineral | AND | well. LAND. | Democrats in a number of the | townships are organizing clubs. Let | oo | the good work go on until there is a | |is sure of a good crop of oats and | 24 ox % . We eats a special invitation to | Reynard Notes. Cleveland-Thurman Club. MONE ¥ Col. Thos. Irish to come up on the | Ep. Tres: Hudson township is Tuesday night last a number of 4 democrats met at the court house q_ and proceeded to perfect the organi- tion of a Cleveland-Thurman club for Butler and vicinity. The meeting was called to order now enjoying the effects of a goo’ rain fall of some 10 to 12 inches, an flax. The farmers’ alliance is now on 8} . the previous meeting.” The eonstitution was adopted by a | unanimous vote, after which sixty- three names were enrolled as a neucleus to the elub. The following officers were then ' Butler as follows: Thos. J. Smith, President; | elected: J. H. Sisson, Vice-President; J. M. Tucker, Secretary; Thos. W. Silvers, | Local Freight .... ain; T. Time Table Mo, Pacific g. gh: (LEXINGTON & SouTHERy Braxcy, ) Commencing Sunday, May 1 until further notice, trains % » trains wily tery, GOING NortH, | Kansas City Express. Kansas City Expres BATES COUNTY LON andLAND CO, JAS. K. BRUGLER & SON, | MANAGERS, Butler Mo. This Company invests money in real | estate, buys notes and School Bonds, | and dealsin all kinds ot good seuuriteis. FINE IMPROVED FARMS, Ut 40 to 640 acres each, and good grazing lands from 400, to 1,500 acres in a body | | for sale or ex- change. LOCAL ITEMS. Read the Trwzs from now until after the election. will whip a thousand unorganized Ais ee ee ea Come out to the 4th at Butler; bring your best girl and have a grand, good time. A correspondent says. “My name is Somerset. Ima miserable bach- elor. I cannot marry, for how can I} hope to prevail on any young possessed of the slightest notion of lady Groceries, hardware, queensware and tinware, cheaper than the cheap- est, at R. W. James’. General Grant’s farm, known as the Dent homestead, consisting of 750 acres and located 12 miles from St. Louis, was sold to L. H. Cohn, an ex-confederate, for $60,000. He has already christened it “Grant- wood.” R. W. James will sell you five pounds of tea for one dollar. Jas. M. Sharp, a capital farmer of Hudson township, and a tried and true friend of the booming Truss, while in the city attending to some court matters, gave us a pleasant call Monday. R. W. James will give you more than any other store in town for your eggs and butter. John Sanders, son of Mrs. J. W. Neat, of Rich Hill, and nephew of C. B. Lewis, of this city, while serv- ing as brakeman on 2 railroad was run over by cars near Owensboro, Ky., and instantly killed on Sunday last. His remains will arrive for burial at Rich Hill to-day inthe Rob- inson cemetery, the family burying ground. J. K. Brugler & Son want all the school bonds they canget. Plen- y ot money at the lowest rates. 34tf Go to R. W. James for your apple butter. Brower Brugler, of Ft. Worth, Texas, was in the city Sunday visit- ing his parents and many friends. Brower is general agent of the Mis- souri Loan & Trust Co., for the State of Texas, a very responsible position for so young a man. He is possessed of great business ability, the very soul of honor, andisrapidly climbing the ladder to wealth and distinction. The Trves, together with the many friends of Brower, will watch his advancement with pride and gratification. Democratic Club. Communicated. Ep. Tiwes—The democrats of Dis. No. 6, Mt. Pleasant township, met at the school house on Friday evening, June 22d, and effected the temporary organization of a Cleve- land-Thurman’ Club, with Louis Sharp, chairman, and W. J. Fleming, secretary. There were 16 names enrolled as a nucleus for a demo- cratic club. After appointment of Various committees the elub adjourn- ed to Friday night, when a perma- nent organization will be effected. strong democratic club in every township. Col. Bob. Claiborne, the silver- tongued orator of St. Louis, candi- date for the nomination for governor of Missouri, will be in Butler and | deliver the 4th of July oration. Congressman Glover opened his gubernatorial campaign at Marshall, Mo., Saturday, and announces that he will, from now on, make an active | canvass of the state for the nomi- nation. Tom Pettus is vi Butler for a few days. He has re- moved from Kansas and is now engaged in the mercantile business in Southeast Nebraska. iting friends in We are requested to announce to the democratic voters of Summit township that they are requested to meet at the usual voting place, Satur- day evening, July 14th, at 7 sharp, for the purpose of organizing a democratic club. Every democrat who has the good of the party at heart should be pres this laudable enterprise. o'clock ent and ass J. K. Bruglar wants more apph- cations tor first-class loans. 7 per cent. interestand commissions. 4-tf ie City Items. Seeing no items in your paper from Prairie City, Ithought I would send in a few. We are having plenty of present. There has been 2 terrible rain at fight going on here for the past week be- tween the farmers and the chinch bugs. The bravely, contending for every hill of farmers have fought corn, and so far the bugs have done comparatively little damage to the corn, but have almost totally destroy- ed the wheat. Oats and flax promises a good yield. Mr. J. B. Durand and wife have just returned from North Missouri, where they were attending a horti- cultural meeting. Mr. D. has the finest orchard in Southwest Missouri. He set out 3,400 more spring. trees this He informs us that he has a fine prospect for fruit this year. Miss May Barrows returned home from Warrensburg, where she has been attending the State Normal school. Miss May isa young lady of energy and will undoubtedly sue- ceed as a teacher. Miss Emma Shockey taught our summer school. She gave very good satisfaction so far as I have learned. Miss Sadie Sanderson was visiting at the residence of Andrew Kemper during the past week. Her visit was a pleasant one to the people of Prairie City. Last winter some of our most re- spected and intelligent young ladies resolved to do what they could to discourage the use of chewing gum among the young ladies and of whisky and tobacco among the young nten. They therefore drew up a pledge and signed it, which read about as follows: “We hereby pledge ourselves to to abstain from the use of chewing gum and from keeping company with any young man who drinks whisky or uses tobacco.” OccastonaL. J. K. Brugler wants 2 lot ot good farm loans, running trom 6 to 18 months, This is a good chance for tarmers to get short loans. or sell | Short real estate paper. Vigor and Vitality. Are quickly given to every part of the body by Hood’s Sarsaparilla. That tired feeling is entirely over- come. The blood is purified, en- riched, and vitalized. and carries health instead of disease toevery or- gan. The stomach is toned and | strengthened, the appetite restord The kidneys and liver are roused and i \ f boom. A few nights ago a meeting | by Thos. J. Smith, temporary chair- was held at Douglas hall under the ™82- The committee on constitution F glas he The Hon. | auspices of Ava E. Page. Ava was not present himself but the speaker and another man was there and of course made a good crowd. The speaker had to find shelter from one who did not belong to the « ance. And this is their strength in Hudson. Mr. Caleb Johnson and wife, wh have been in New Mexico for over a year, for their health, and who reside in Stanford, Ill., are now on a visit totheir daughter, Mrs. Frank Brown- ing. A festival was held on the beauti- ful lawn of Mr. Browning. All pres- ent had a good time and the propri- etors took in about $20.00. have met and elected a committee: so a row is now imminent in their ranks. Well, they are no good amy way, so let them fight. “Ss The republicans found Prairie Items. Plenty of rain. A good crop of eats and grass 2 a certainty. Ch any one could wish. eG est corn ere as good as Several of the neighbors took in the A. O. U. W. to-day. nic at Papinville renter held the quarterly k's chapel last Sua tic sermons to an appreciative audience. Miss Lulu Rich, an accomplished | young school and music teacher of Slater, Mo., is visiting Mr. Britts during vacation. Messrs. Cowley and Mock were et Butler last week on court business, also J. S. Hook 2nd son Emmet. Mrs. Jim Mock and Mrs. Rosa Clark left for Iinois last Monday eve to attend the bedside of a tive. rela The croquet party at the reaidence ot D. D. Peeler’s was a success. Ev verybody seemed to enjoy thems immensely. ves er and other relatives. Mr. Joe Young who has been lan- gona bed of state, is able to sit up at times. There will be an ice cream supper at the residence of Frank Browning's, for the benefit of the Baptist church to-night. Everybody and his best girl will be sure to go. There has been certain proceed- ings promulgated in the neighbor- hood that have a ghoulish tendency but at present writing we cannot say who is to blame, but from our observation there is some cause for remarks. We hope it may be clear- ed up or your correspondent will have the painful duty of looking the matter up and giving it to the public without regard to person or persons. Direvp—June 9th, 1888, infant son of Harmon and Phebe Peipmeyer; also baby boy of Jas. S. and Mary Meyer, aged 2 months, died June 17th, of bone erysipelas. On June Munford Rath and wife. All the above children were buried at the Meyers’ graveyard. Their parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this their sad bereavement. More anon. Dicer. Sam’l. Levy & Co. request us to notify the public that their store doors will be closed at 7:30 o’clock in the evening, from the 5th of July until Sept. Ist, except Sat- urdays. * This is done to give their salesmen _, | tered, and that ta: are eached one of his charac- | sickness for | t five months, we are happy to |} 18th, at Eldorado Springs, son of | and by-laws reported the following constitution, recommended by D. H. Shields, chair State Committee: CONSTITUTION. an of Democratic DECLARATION OF INCIP “Recognizing that as our country grows older new issues must arise nd old ones pass away, but the fun- lamental p ples of the democrat- ic party, as written and expounded | by Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jack | son and others, in the early days of the Republic. and approved by the united voice of the people, are and | will ever remain the best and safest principles to secure and maintain a | free government, the preservation of personal rights, and equality of all citizens before the law, the reserved rights of the States and the suprem- y of the Federal Government | Within the expressed powers granted by the constitution; that the power of Congress to levy and collect taxes jis 2mited to the raising of money necessary to pay the indebtedness, and for the current expenses of the | Government economically adminis- ss or imposts for j any other purpose is a subversion of hae the powers granted or possessed by jthe Federal Congress. That we | believe that these | ever be the guiding star of the party | who advocates and maintains that all just powers of Government are de- |rived from t verned, with equal special privileges inciples should NAME. | This body shall be known by the name of the Cleveland—Thurman Club of Butler, Mo. MEMBERSHIP. All citizens who are past 20 years of 4 and who subscribe to and beli in the declaration of princi j ples of this club, shall be eligible for | membership. | Application for membership shall be made in writing. stating the name, occupation of the applicant. eati med by b the club. Members mus and fi \ tion. OFFICER The officers of the club shail be « sident, vice-pres urer a » Captian ants. ident, s DUTIES OF OFFICERS. PRESIDENT. The president shall preside at ail meetings, preserve order, sign all orders on the treasury, and perform such other duties as are usually per- formed by such officer. VICE-PRESIDENT. The vice president shall act in the absence of the president and shall! be endowed with all of his prerogatives. SECRETARY. The secretary shall keepa true and complete record of the meetings of the club; attend to the correspond- ence; draw orders on the treasury, and perform such other duties as usually performed by such officer. TREASURER. The treasurer shall be custodian of the funds of the club, and shall pay out monies only when ordered by the proper officers of the club. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The executive committee shall be composed of three members, and the president and secretary. who shall be ex-officio members of said com- mittee. They shall elect their own chairman; they shall be empowered to act for the club in all matters where it may be necessary; to secure permanent quarters and to provide for public meetings or entertain- ments, for the entertainment of guests, and such other dutiesas may be imposed upon them by the club. MEETINGS. The regular meetings of the club shall be held once a month, on the first Monday of each month. Called meetings may be held at any time and shall be called by the president or the executive committee. | The club shall not at any time or ‘place be used to influence the action ;of any national, state, county, or ;Inunicipal convention; nor shall it | indicate as a club any preference be- | fore any political convention for any | candidate; nor shail it as a club rec- } ommend any person as an applicant | for any official position. |. This constitution may be amended Treasurer; J. D. Allen, Cay H. Crockett, lst Lieutenant; E. S. GOING sourn, Texas Expres Texas Expres Carrithers, 2d Lieut.; J. R. Jenkins: | Local Freight. Be ea Aaron Hart and W. W. Graves, Ex- S. L. & E. DIVISION, — ecutive nittee; F. C. Smith and J. H. Norton, Committee bership. GOING WEsr, on Mem- | pyre een _|P: Two eclipses will take place this F; year, one is the eclipse of the moon) All passenger trains make direct ae se aA | Nection tor St. Louis and all on the night of July 21, and the! peyas and all points Southe Polat other is the republican party on the | Calitornia and all points west and no 6th day of November. The latter dene Eoumate and other intormagd a z applv to E, K. Carnes, Agent, however will be a complete snufling out, with a temperature slightly cool | On pom oF : Poultry W; 2 and an atmosphere redolent with a Saves I will pay more cash mone sulphurous odor and the scent of the | ie hodvenebatletre at: ensanguined shirt. Baler y | chickens, turkeys. Spring chi CG. P. WYATT | wanted at big prices. Call at 3 ' Atkinson’s or A. L. McBride & The business manager in ‘she firm of H. C. | WYATT & SON has made errangements 60 Jas. Syme Le i) that their lumber will be shipped direct from | The Walton & Tucker Invest i L the mills, and to become better acqua‘nted | Biss with the young men of the county he le \feed stock. They have a eI Company ' . « | Have made special arrangements pa accommodate farmers with money! is COING to give a lv per cent d'scount on enough lumber | zmount of money on hand te to build a house and barn to those who are | " 5 i }loaned on real estate, on time a j where from 6 months to 5 years, TO Be MARRI ED | low rates of interest. If you w to borrow call and see them. in the neat 4 months, this is a great ofer and TO MisSsS Notice. All persons wishing ice delivi to them the coming season find it greatly to their interest’ leave their order at the Blue Fr imeat market, No. one (1), No | Delaware street, Butler, Mo., | L. 8. Paddock. his opportunity is liable to make you m’sera- ble the rest of yow nothing but the best grades of lumber ANO | | N m sell it at suce a price that itis cheaper to pay for it, than to go to the trouble to wy STEAL. | : For Sale at a Bargain. | F) The best 160 acre farm in Bates | County, G miles from Butler, 85} acres in cultivation, £0 acres timothy | , meadow, 25 acres blue grass, pasture with cotton wood grove, yurd, lots, ete. enclosed and subdivided into 7 apart- its with good substantial hedge, 10 acres or- | chard, This farm is | j Farm dwel-| ling, 10 rocms, nicely painted. Large | frame barn and other out buildings. | Thrifty bearing orchard of variety of fruits. Fine lot of shade trees and shrubbery in front yard; abundance of water forall purposes. Has both school house and church within a quarter of a mile; 20 or 40 acres of timber with farm if desired. Must be seen to be appreciated. Also other farms of 40 to 160 acres for sale, varying in quality and price. With a reasonable payment down we can give long time at a low rate of | interest on deferred payments. Watton & Tucker Investment Co., 29-tf Butler, Mo. rail and stone fencing. Absolutely Pure. This Romney never varies. A marvel: stren, and wholsomenesi than the ordinary kinds, andcannot be competition with the multitude of low short weight alum or phosphate powders. oe cans. RovaL Baxine PowpEs 8 4 sd “ q r) " 3 ; Flambeau Club. That's all true enough about the Flambeau Club proposing to give the grandest display of fire-works ever seen in Southwest Missouri, the evening of the 4th; but if they blow this town into atoms Pharis & Son will rise up out of the ruins and pay the people more for their produce than anybody else, and continve to sell goods on the smallest possible margin. Money to Loan on Farm and City property on Long and Short time at a low rate of interest, Swearrncer, Bowpen & Co. Nevada, Mo. Apply to W. H. Warnock, County Clerk’s Office, Butler, Mo. 26-tf. “SQV IDBMOea ‘LVHOOWA IN LSI1 ALWAdOAd WAS ‘OW ™ el > e ei o > 4 mi Ps 0 2) ra im 29) VJ 0. g , by ; Q 0 Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. i [00 to SODA ONT ce eet orus. Agen furnish their own horses and give thei? — ficms ee at. nee rofitably em! siso. fe a i Eowns and cities, B. ¥. Johnson & Ce. | Main St., Richmond, Va 4 | = : ne 'SALESMEN , Want High Graded Bulls for Sale. | tions guaranteed with #3 {have a number of fine, young, awe oe ae. : ie 2 i a EE. Any determi i's high graded bulls which I will sell at | Eek with wi Peculiar saveniaee o, ‘When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. ‘When she was a Chili, she cried for Castoria, ‘When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria, ‘When she had Children, she gavethem Castoria, tock compl jinvigorated. The brain is refreshed } the mind made clear and ready for | Lovts Srarr, Chairman. | work. Try it. | W. J. Frrwine, Sec’y. alittle recreation dur- by 4 majority vote at’ any regular : | meeting, but such amendments must ing the hot season. \ | have been submitted in writing at very reasonable price. Terms to suit purchaser. J. M. Hoacraxn, Nyhart, Mo. | specialties. Outfit { Paddres at Are ae paper. NURSERYMEN, CHICAGO, PB i ‘