The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, August 29, 1888, Page 5

u | pUTLER WEEKLY TIMES. LOCAL ITEMS IoIIIEyEyyz————————EEeEeEe————_— NOTICE TO TEACHERS :—Public Ex- aminations for the benefit of those per- -gons desiring to teach in Bates county, will be held on the 3d Saturday of each month inthe Ohio street school house, Butler, Mo., and on the 1st Saturday of each month in the West side school house, Rich Hill, Mo., the examination com- 1 mencing each day at 9 o’clock, A. M, W. W. GRAVES. County School Commissioner. ly to Iowa. He goes for his wife's health and educational advantages for his sons. torney general of the state, was defeated before the convention at Jefferson City for renomination. It is said locality did it. If his sue- cessor makes the the state as efficient and faithful an officer we are iu good hands. ee School books at Weaver's. The Nevada Mailhas this to say in regard to the new university to be built in that city: The board of trustees of the Chris- Buttricks patterns at Weaver's. Turn out pane the cub meeting Thursday night. C. B. Lewis has moved into his new dwelling on Ohio street. their office Friday evening and took steps toward beginning the erection For Sate on Trape.—20 Toulouse | of the building right away. geese. Mrs. M.G. Wuncox. 40-t£ The Belton, Cass county fair com- menced yesterday and lasts till the 3ist. Now for a grand rally, ratification and torch light procession in But- ler. A miner by the name of Hardin Smith at shaft No. 5 Keith & Perry mines. was badly injured by a prema- ture explosion of powder Thursday. He was tamping a charge with an iron rod which was the cause of the accident. Mrs. A. J. Harrison, of Warrens- burg, is visiting her mother, Mrs. A. Francisco. , The town weeds along the side walks is a public nuisance and ought to be abated. The Henry nty fair will open at Clinton, Sept. 5th and continue until the Sth. W. W. Koontz, of Warrensburg, visited his cousin, J. H. Sisson, the first of the weck. R. J. Starke, of Spruce township, was in the city Tuesday and gave us a pleasant call. The Catholic News, the most in- fluential Catholic paper published in the United States comes out for Cleveland and reform. This paper will have great weight with the Catholics and will carry with it thousands of votes for the democrat. ic ticket. The state nominations are made and it is a most exceilent ticket. Now boys hit the brush and make every democrat in the county get to work. Election day will soon roll round and then we want the house all in order and the brooms in trim to make a clean sweep. Don't forget the “club meeting Thursday night. All democrats are invited to be present. Turn out, democrats, to the club meeting at headquarters Thursday night. Be on hand. The Cleveland and Thurman club of Butler meet at their headquarters Thursday night. Mrs. A. Henry and children who have been spending the summer at Colorado springs, returned Thursday evening. She reports a very pleasant trip, and feels that both she and the children are great- ly benefitted in health. home The mangy cur dog is still run- ning the streets regardless of the threat made by the town board that he should die if caught on the pub- lic highway without the requisite city tax and muzzle. But the town cow must go to the pasture or be put into the pound. S. P. Francisco and J. W. Badger spoke to the Cleveland club at Vir- ginia, Saturday night. The most complete line of tablets and school supplies can be found at Cts ee Weaver's. The republican central committee of this county met at their hall in this city Saturday week and resolved to hold a convention to nominate a county ticket Saturday, Sept. 29th. Township conventions to elect dele- gates to the county convention will be held Saturday, Sept. 22nd. Miss Ella Johnson a charming young lady of Joplin is in the city visiting Msss Mabel McKibben. J. H. McVeigh of Hannibal Mo., spent several days in the city last week visiting his son J. W. McVeigh. The street cars will be running in Clinton ina few days. The line is almost completed around the square. Attend the meeting of the club at headquarters Thursday night. Bus- iness of importance will be transact- ed. For the health of the community the town needs cleansing bad. The streets and alleys are getting in a filthy condition, and as it is predict- ed that there will be an epidemic of small pox this winter the city officials should take some immediate action iia aaa in regard to the matter. Every member of the Cleveland and Thurman club are requested to be present at the meeting Thursday night. Mrs. Judge DeArmond and daugh- ter who have been visiting relatives in Dade county returned home Sat- urday. Rey. B. R. Sledge, and wife, of Ft. Lyon, Mo., formerly of Butler, are visiting in the county, and gave us a pleasant call Monday. C. N. Teeter, of near Altona one of the oldest and most punctual subscribers on our books gave us a substantial call Saturday. He start- ed with the first issue of of the pa- per and has continued to take it from year to year ever since. The Tnres appreciates such solid and substantial friends. The new bank building is being pushed rapidly towards completion. It is 25x74 feet, two stories high; fronts are of pressed brick with stone trimmings. The Butler National Bank and the Walton & Tucker In- vestment Company are erecting the building in partnership and will oceupy it together. The contracts have all been signed with the build- ers for itsecompletion. When finished it will cost $7,800, and will be ready for occupancy about October 15th. Prepared by a combination, pro- Portion and process peculiar to itself, Hood’s Sarsaparills accomplishes cures hitherto unknown. Judge Ballard, of Spruce town- ship, moved his family to Butler last week. Hecame to tuwn to spend the winter and send his children to school. Mrs. Minnie Lattimer, of Kansas City, and Dr. Frank Winsett and wife, of Blue Mound, Kan., are visit- ing their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Winsett, in Summit township. Last Friday W. A. Booth of Pennsylvania, purchased the com- plete livery outfit of J. T. Smith. We understand the price paid was $4,500. The stock and vehiclesare first class and Mr. Booth evidently gotabargain. Mr. Smith has been in the livery business here for the past two or three years and has built up a ls trade, and while The Sunday school excursionists from this city to Warrensburg, num- bered nearly one hundfed. There Was no mishaps and all had a jolly good time. Plenty of six per cent money to loan. Privilege of paying part or|we are sor lose him from all at any time before maturity and | among our ing business stop interest. 39 tf men, we bid his successor a hearty | welcome. Praca & Spracute Col. B. G. Boone, of Clinton at- } ae | brown sugar at Wright & Wall, west tian university held a meeting at | | | iffanad Sam Ed Carnes and wife and Mrs. Will Pyle, were visiting in Carthage last | week. 15 pounds for one dollar of good side square. Miss Ida Crume and Mrs. W. C. Smith attended the state convention | at Jefferson City. Geo. E. Legan, candidate for sher- Fisher candidate for treasurer, of Rich Hill, pulled the latch string of the booming Tres while in the city Monday. L. Bateman a substantial farmer from near Virginia gave us a call last week and had his paper marked up for a year in advance, for which he has our thanks. Bruce Starke deputy circuit clerk spent Saturday and Sunday visiting his mother in Spruce township. He was accompanied to Butler Monday by his sister Lelia and grand pa Poage. John Chinaman has left Ohio street and opened out on the south side of the square. In connection with his laundry he will run a Chinese store. John is a rustler and will support Hallison and Morton. The Western Directory Co.. of Kansas City, Mo., will shortly pub- lish a complete directory of Rich Hill and Butler, jointly. We under- stand the work has been completed in Rich Hill and canvassers are now at work in Butler. Frank Morgana hostler at Joe T.Smith’s livery stable was arrested Friday evening and taken to Kansas City, by U. S. Marshal J. P. Willis ona warrant charging him with selling whiskey without a govern- ment license. R. C. Dinsheets, the boss restau- rant man of the north side, presented the Times office, Monday, with as fine a watermelon as was ever plucked from the vine, for which the entire force, from devil to editor, return thanks and best wishes for friend Dickinsheets’ success. J. H. Crawford, merchant at West Point, gave us a pleasant call Mon- day. He informed us that to his knowledge as many as seventy-five republicans, living just over the bor- der in Kansas, have signified their intention to repudiate that party and form alliances either with the demo- cratic or union labor party. T. W. Silvers entertained the dem- ocrats of Adrian with a rousing speech Saturday evening, which was highly appreciated. As a stump or- ator Mr. Silvers has few equals in this section, and the Tres would like to see him make a thorough can- vass for the ticket in this county. Cleveland fiag raising at West Point next Saturday, Sept. Ist, un- der the auspices of the young men’s democratic club, of Lincoln township Kan., and West Point township, Mo. A grand time is anticipated. Promi- nent speakers will entertain the au- dience in the evening. All candi- dates for county offices are cordially invited to be present. A dress party was given by Miss Ruby Pyle, at the residence of her father, Dr. E. Pyle, on Monday even- ing last. A jolly time is reported. Those present were: Mattie Baum, Tambourine girl; Lelia Tucker, Lady bird; Ella Johnson, Grandma; Rogue Frizell, Sunflower; Susie Steele, Nun; Mabel McKibben, Lady bird; Anna Hannah, Quakeress; Lau- ra Beegle, Frolic; Ruby Pyle, Elec- tricity; Maud Smith, Sea foam; Alba Norton, Brigand; Sam Canterbury, Sailor; Dan Walker, Jockey; Frank Shannon, Jockey; Harvey Clark, “Texican.” Prof. Gwynn secretary of the southwest immigraion society spent one day in our city last week. He informed us that the hand-book was in the hands of the printer who had it about completed, and in a short time it will be ready for distribution. The Prof. said he was receiving let- ters daily inquiring after the book and information in regard to this county, and the evidence is plain { that there will be quite an influx of immigration tothis section of the i state this year. : — a — = = : = = Mr. John Winsett, of Summit | Miss Ada Doyle, of Clinton, is vis-| Miss Camilla Smith, is visiting | township has, we learn, rented his | iting her friend, Miss Susie Small. farm and will shortly move his fami- | mit. Miss Ethel Arnold who has been | Visiting friends in north Missouri, returned home Saturday. Miss Jessie Childs, who has been | Visiting friends at Austin, Cass coun- ty. is home again. Mrs. Brinkly and Mrs. Garle, of Sweet Springs, are visiting their sister, Mrs. J. L. Pace. i | | Miss Lena Brown of Harrisonville, who has been visiting Miss Pearl Sellers, returned home Saturday. Wright “& Walls will pay the highest market price in cash for chickens and eggs. West side square. Prof.S. H. Sanford of Kansas City spent Saturday and Sunday visiting at the Ohio street M. E. par- sonage. R. W. James moved his grocery and hardware stock Monday, in the Catterlin building two door south of his former stand. The sons of veterans are requested to meet at the town hall on Friday evening at 7 o'clock, on business of importance. The Butlerites who attended the democratic rally at Altona Saturday report a good time, and the democ- racy of that neighborhood alive and wide-awake. E. S. Carrithers, proprietor of the American Clothing House, who has been east for the past twe or three weeks buying goods, returned home the latter part of last week. Prof. O. G. Markham and brother W. C. Markham, leave this week for Baldwin, City Kansas, the former to teach in the Baker university,the lat- ter to enter the same as pupil. The social and Mite society of the Ohio street M. E. church, will be held at the residence of Mr. R. G. Hartwell, on Tuesday night Sept. 4th. A cordial invitation is given to all to be present. The democrats of Spruce town- ship organized a Cleveland and Thur- man club Thursday evening Aug. 18th with Dr. J. P. McFarland as temporary chairman and J. H. Ar- buckle secretary, about 40 names were enrolled. Minutes of the meet- were sent to the Times but received too late for publication. —— +20 F. M. Crumly has purchased the brick store room next door to the Bates county national bank, formerly owned by J. H. Sisson and occupi- ed by Mr. James. Mr. Crumley will move his stock of drugs in his new quartersas soon as he can get the room in shape, which will be in a day or two. We recieved an article from our Vinton correspondent “Brownie” last week giving a glowing de- scription of the democratic meet- ing and pole raising at the four cor- ners but as we had already received a “write up” of that occasion which was in type, it was unnecesary to publish both. “Brownieis reckon- ed among our most valued corres- pondents, and always favors the Times with the happenings of public interest in that section. Miss Maud Wisdom, of Dallas, Texas, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. Vaughan. Grand Democratic Rally. Ata called meeting of the Cleve- land and Thurman club of Mt. Pleas- ant township, Friday evening last, it wes decided to hold a grand dem- ocratic rally at Butler on Saturday, September 22nd, 1888, at which time all the democratic clubs of the coun- ty are invited to participate, togeth- er with every democrat in Bates county. Missouri's next governor, David R. Francis, Judge Chester H. Krum, of St. Louis, Hon. John L. Peak. of Kansas City, * Hon. Charles H. Morgan, and other prominent speakers have been invited to be present and address the people on the political issues of the day. Prep- arations are being made to make this the oceasion of the campaign and have the biggest time ever had lat the county seat. The full pro- gramme will be published in due time. i | | | Miss Nell Brewington, at Lee’s Sum- i | } ~ SCHOOL SHOES! | LES BAR eee, Ea ‘with GOOD SHOES. We have had a line manufactured for us this ‘Season out of Extra Quality Stock ‘throughout and High Cut. We ‘place them within reach of every- ‘body at VERY LOW PRICES. | Childs Extra High Cut Button Shoes, Sole Leather Tip, al |solid, warranted; sizes 5 toS at T5c, sizes 9 te 12 at $1.25, sixes 13 to 2 at $1.50. The same shoe regular cut, also warranted; sizes from 5 to 5 at 65c, sizes 9 to 12 atS1.00 sizes 13 to Zat $1.25. These goods are manufactured expressly for us and must be seen to be appreciated. We also offer this week a Ladies Calf Button Shoe 125, Lt oat ‘Lit, worth $2.00, at v2.00, A Ladies Calf Hand Pegged Polish worthS2 4.00. Consult your interests, and don’t buy a single article in the shoe line until you havevisited our store and investigated the GRAND BAR- GAINS we are offering. We will save you money or we don’t expect to sell to you. R. WEIL & CO. L. A. WEIL, Manager. NORTH SIDE SQUARE; A Men’s Calf Hand Pegged Boot at A Men’s Kip Hand Pegged Boot at Stephen College, For Young Ladies, Columbia, Mo., REV. T. W. BARRETT, A. M., W, POPE YEAMAN, D. D., President. President Board of Curstors. A broad and liberal course of study; superior advantages in Music, Art Elocution, Book Keeping, Stenography and Type Writing; an experienced faculty educated in the best schools of Europe and America: Rooms nicely furnished; lighted with gas and heated with furnace. Carefal supervision in home.’’ Send for Catalogue. T. W. BARRETT, Prasident. HOFFMAN'S NOVELTY STORE IS HEADQUARTERS FOR THE FINEST GANDY IN TOWN, fresh every week. The BEST LEMONADE AND MILK SHAKE The nicest and cheapest STATIONERY & TOILET ARTICLES GLASSWARE, TINWARE; TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, BASKETS AND NOVELTIES. I am selling at prices that will astonish you, Call and see me. OUR MOTTC IS We are bound to please you if we never lay up a cent LEWIS HOFFMAN, EAST SIDE SQUARE. It Wos't Baxz Berap.—In other Three Young Short-Horn Balls. words, Hoods Sarsaparilla will not} One two-year-old and 2 yearlings do impossibilities. Its proprietors! past, all of good size, shape and col- it has done, submut: or (cherry red), and ready for busi- proofs from sources of unquestioned pegs. Will sell or trade for mule or reliability, and ask you frankly if | mare colts. J. H. Axuisox. suffering from any disease 32tf 2 miles southwest Butler, Mo. sed or promoted by) J. K. Brugler & Son have a large low state of the! list of fine improved farms for sale Sarsaparilla. jcheap and on easy terms. 16tt ‘tJ. K. Bruglar wants more appli- not be dis-! cations tor first-class loans. 7 pet cent. interest and commissions. 4-tt tell plainly what | you are 5 or affection cau! j impure blood or stem, to try Hood i of others is 3}] Ti Prepare the children for school | id | | | i