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We want every man in Bates County, 40 gee our line of HATS for the com- ing season. WE HAVE THE GRIP, on some of the best things in the mar- ket; also a handsome line of Cloth- ing and Gents Furnishing Goods. , E. BLACHERT, JE CLOTHIER AND FURNISHER, Palace Hotel Building I have a few choice “short horn”|4 DANGEROUS SURGICAL OP- bulls and heifers for sale; all regis- ERATION. tered. J. C. Crarx. 14-tf The Misses Johnson, of Rich Hill, were visiting Miss Alice Glazebrook last week. Mrs. J. G. Walker met with a se rious accident Monday. She was earrying a pan of live embers from the house to the alley, when she slipped and fell and in trying to catch herself, ran her hand to the bottom of the ash pan, burning her band in a terrible manner. Geo. W. Roberts and Josiah Ear- nest, of Papinville, gave us a pleas- ant call while in the city last week. Mr. Roberts recently met with re- verses in his mercantile ventures, but says if his c1editors will not push him he will pay every dollar he owes. Heisa good business man besides being a rustler and we have no doubt of his ability to do all he professes. which she could obtain relief. Gain- The Tiuzs is better prepare athan ing her consent about the middle of any office in the city to do good job es, = aes a work of all kinds, such as letter |& i ape = mere te heads, bill heads, statements, cards, wedergs ie = oo programmes, wedding cards, note plished this much it was decided by Successfally Performed on Mrs. Jacob Fry of Mulberry. Sunday last Mrs. Jacob Fry, of Mulberry, who has been suffering for the past year from cystic tumor of the womb, was subjected to a surgical operation and a tumor which weighed between six and sev- en pounds was successfully removed without the loss of more than an ounce and a half of blood. The op- eration was performed in a room which had been prepared for the purpose in the opera house block. Mrs. Fry has been a patient of Dr. J. T. Walls’ since December last and on making his first visit after mak- ing a careful diagnosis of her case he advised her to submit to an oper- ation, as it was the only means by BUT'ER WEEKLY TIMES. —————— LOCAL ITEMS SOMETHING NEW. We cure all rough skinon the face— imooth shaves, latest style hair cuts sbampoo’s—and Spanish luster cures the scalp of dandruff, Shop on North Maiu ee Cheap money tc loan on farms Jas. K. Bruaier. Silas Levy left Sunday for the ast to buy goods. Circuit court will probably adjourn day or Saturday. The merchants of the city are re- iving their spring stocks of goods. D. A. and H, H. Colyer still have our or five jacks for sale. Chas. Hale, of Joplin spent Sun- tay and Monday in the city with his | If you want a good light, go to Pharis &Son to buy your oil. They wll the pure 175 headlight oil. A. N. Moles, our young farmer friend from near Altona, called while jn the city, one day last week. Don’t fail to call and see those | ine Kentucky jacks which Colyer Bros., have for sale in this city. If you want extra fine coffee go to P. A. Bruce, a prominet farmer, of West Point township gave us a pleasant call one day last week. cents in trade for J. M. McKibbben. Our old time good friend L. W. , of Shobe, was in the city Sat- The senate has passed a bill ap-jed stallion, Legalhty, in the city propriating $2,500,000 for a gov-; Tuesday. This a very fine 3-year-old ament building at Kansas City. 7, 8. Woodfin, one of our best friends and subscribers from near » gave us a pleasant call Mon- ¥ the Trzs is glad to note that W. M. Mize is much better and g hopes are entertained of his ‘The burning out ofa flue at the Msidence of G. W. Eichler the other caused quite a commotion in the RR Deacon, Bennett, Wheeler £Co., and Shirley Childs, Butler’r implement men, have received their The protracted meetings closed the Baptist church last week. ‘The meetings were well attended and ite a number were added to the _ J. E. Thompson, a prominent and thy citizen of Washington,Iowa, er of D. N. Thompson, was in county last week looking after landed interests here. The big papers at Kansas City, at the state republican league in that city last week instead transacting business, was turned into a howling mob. There is danger in impure blood. There is safety in taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla, the blood purifier. 100 doses one dollar. heads, envelopes, posters, sale bills, the doctor to perform the operation horse and jack bills, &c. Before =— = : mee eee = getting your work done call and Sees ee creprmattety: _ Pe: a see us and get our prices. All work oo sates tes: se ees — He done at the Trmes office is guaran- eecrond aoapital, “ ae City, teed, and if not satisfactory will be = Boslaes, ee: i made good. and Orr, of this city, Allen & Hu- = lett, and Tong, of Rich Hill, R. H. We learn that Mrs. W. W. Den-| Robinson, of Mulberry, and Shelton ney, wife of Judge Denney, former. of Spruce, were called in to assist. ly of this county, now of Mammoth} The patient was laid on a table Springs, Ark. died at the latter and put under the influence of ether, place on Friday. She was taken sick and Dr. King made the incision on Tuesday, with la grippe which|and removed the tumor. The time was complicated with congestion of | occupied in performing the opera- the brain. Mrs. Denney left a hus- tion was one hour and thirty min- band and four children, besides oth-| utes. Mrs. Fry rallied nicely and er relatives. at this writing is doing as well as LA. Weil, manager - of the Enter- be expected, and Dr. Walls in- prise Shoe & Bargain Co. store, is orms us that she has seventy chan- presenting you with an array of fig- ces in one hundred to fully recover. ures on boots and shoes this week that cannot be duplicated by any house in this section. It is the cheapest lot of goods he has offered to the public for a long time. Read his advertisement and call and see him. Mrs. Joe Myers is quite sick. Mr. and Mrs. Franz Barnhardt are spending a few days this week visiting in Pleasanton, Kansas. Look Out! Keep your seats. We only call your attention to the fact that our garden hoes, rakes, spading forks and other implements are lower than ever before. A. L. McBrive & Co. J. M. McKibben has secured the services of Harry Prosser, of Please ant Hill as head salesman in the boot and shoe department of his store. Mrs. W. J. Lansdown, who has been quite sick for the past three week, we are sorry to say, is no bet- ter, and her condition at present is considered quite serious. F. M. Woods, of Altonia, was in the city yesterday and left an order with the Times for bills for his fine imported stallion, Utility and im- ported jack, Perseo. We Can Prove It by those who have known us and dealt with us for many years that we make our representations good and that the quality of our grocer- ies are the best that the market af- fords. A. L. McBrinz & Co. The petit jurors for the present term of circuit court have gained the lasting gratitude of the law-abiding citizens of Bates county for the faith- ful and unbiased manner in which they have performed their duty as jurors. The Times congratulates the jurors and community on the good work done, and also takes pleasure in adding a good word for Bates county's efficient prosecuting attorney, Judge Boxley, who has left no stone unturned to uphold the law and bring the guilty to justice. Peter Lane shipped a car load of poultry Thursday last and has an- other car load in his yards at the de- pot ready for shipment as soon as his car arrives. He also shipped a car load of eggs to the eastern mar- | ket Monday. The Sale of Jacks. Since our last issue D. A. and H. H. Colyer have sold four more of their fine Kentucky jacks. C. H. Stewart, of Chicago, owner of a large stock farm in Barton county, was the purchaser of a fine black jack, 5 years old 154 hands high. The price paid was $1,000. Mr Stewart said he had scoured the country for a good animal but had secured none that suited him as well asthe one he purchased of Colyer Bros. Mr. S. is a large farmer and Ira McConnell received from|stock raiser and the jack was bought Washington City Saturday. no-|principally for his own use conse- tification of his appointment to|quently he wanted the best animal a postal clerkship in the railway |he could find. service. His run 13 from Kansas} Chas. Williams and W. A. Burge, City to Joplin, on the L. & S. divi-]of Appleton City, were two more sion of the Mo. Pacific. Ira made|lucky men who know a good jack application for the clerkship four ur | when they see them, also purchased five months ago, and the receipt of|an elegant black jack, paying the his appointment Saturday was in|snug sum of $900. This jack is 7 the nature of a happy surprise. Asj|years old and as handsome an ani- Ira is an ex-devil of the Trves office | mal as there was in the stable, and and a particular favorite, we are|the Colyer Bros. say they got a glad of his success. bargain. Jeff Parks, another large farmer and stock raiser of Harrisonville, Mo., was the purchaser of a brown jack 6 yearsold. The price paid was $900. Mr. P. was very much pleased with his animal, and well he might be, for he was a splendid specimen of his kind. The next purchasers were Josiah Coxand R. J. Judy, two of Bates county’s substantial farmers. The price they paid was $800. This was also a black jack, good style and as fine as a ribbon. The Times con. gratulates these gentlemen on their To All Lovers of Good Horses. Mambrino Chief Jr. will stand at Mr. Warnock’s Stable 4 mile south- west of Butler, this coming season. 14 tf Cuas. H. Conckire. John Burk, of Charlotte township has sold his personal effects, rented his farm, and will become a citizen of Butler. Heisa good man and the Tires extends him and his jamie ly a hearty welcome to the city. J. H. Arbuckle had his fine blood- colt, sorrel, 16 hands high and a per- fect beauty. He will make the pres- ent season, near Ballard in Spruce township. G. W. Schweer will start for Iowa the first of next week. He has bought the right of that state ona valuable invention—a combined hay rake and loader, invented by Mr. Joel T. Hart, of Bates county, Mo.— Windsor Review. Mrs. J. W. Risner,after a protract- illness, died at her home Monday evening, of consumption. Mrs. Ris- ner was an excellent lady, enjoyed a large circle of friends and was be- loved by all who knew her for her many excellent traits of character and lovable nature. She leaves a loving ,husband and bright little son to mourn their great loss. Fu- neral services from the C. P. church to-day at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Logan. Peter Lane the poultry king, has completed his large and commodius poultry yards near the depot, a dee scription of which was given in the Tres several weeks ago. These yards are conveniently arranged, cover about one half an acre of ground, and the capacity is almost unlimited, in fact it is the largest and best arranged poultry yard in the west. Mr. Lane informs us his shipping facilities are inadequate to accommodate his growing trade and he is having two.more palace poultry cars built which will bear his name. Mr. Lane is doing much for the farmers by giving them a good mar- ket for their poultry and eggs. McElree’s WINE OF CARDU} for female diseases Charley Burge and W. A. Wil- liams of Appleton City, Mo., bought of Colyer Bros., one their fine Ken- tucky Jacks, price $900. This is one of the best Jacks shipped in this load and the Colyer Bros. recom- : him as one of the best breeds ers in Kentucky. From this distance the meeting of the state republican league at Kan- sss City, last week was held for the purpose of boosting Maj. Warner, for the republican nomination for governor. The major is a scientific politician, and his refusal to accept the Tanner commissionership is be- ginning to crop out. See Here: When you want convincing evidence of any fact you always investigate. By so doing you will decide in favor of our Superior Cook stoves being the best in the west. A. L. McBrawe & Co. | BLACK-DRAUGHT tes cures Constipation. able to secure this blooded stock. The Colyer Bros., still have five or six jacks left, which we hope to see retained in this county. Everyone Don’t See Alike. For this season we carry the Roy- al, Concord, National, Charter Oak, Home and Household Jewels, Grand Rapids, Wonder, and many other cook stoves. Now, can’t we suit you, hey? A. L. McBrwwe & Co. Bey WINE OF CARDUI. 2 Tonic ior Women. Call and see those fine jacks which Colyer Bros, have for sale. There is four or five of them left. Money Talks. Hard times, and money close, our buyer took advantage and secured the entire stock of the St. Louis Boot and Shoe M’f'g Co. Twas a small factory, but they made nice goods. We have them ready for your inspection, and as we have been selling a great many of their goods here for years they are not new to the trade. Ladies Cordovan button shoe, worked button- hole, worth $1.25, now Ladies Satin Ca Soods, worth see you among the early crowd. you money and you'll can again. Enterprise Soe dil Banyan Hibbard’s Rheumatic Syrup and Plas- ters are prescribed by the leading physi- cians ot Michigan, its home state, and are remedies of unequaled merits for rheumatism, blood disorders and liver and kidney complaints. It comes with the highest endorsements and reccom- endations as to its curative virtues. Sold by all druggists. 4¢ 1-yr Farms For Sale, One 160 acre farm in Elkhart twp. Two 80 acre farms in East Boone twp. One 80 acre farm in Spruce twp. One 120 acre farm in Walnut town- on which is situated the best coal bank in Bates county and con- L. A. WEIL, Mgr. MecELREE’S WINE OF CARDU!I for Weak Nerves, H. H. Colyer, who has been as- sisting his brother for the past week or 80, to dispose of their car load of jacks, returned to his home in Ken- tucky, yesterday. If can get them he will return in a short time with another car load of jacks. New Enterprise in Butler. None but true artists make suc- cessful dressmakers, but every lady, and even children of twelve years of age, may be taught scientific dress- cutting with one lesson, by Mrs. M. J. Pallady’s System of self-fitting with 4 measures; every line on the goods to sew by,no re-fitting. Ladies are invited to call upon Mrs. J. P. 95e button shee. all solid, fine $1.25 Ladies Oil Grain button shoe, all solid, cus- 1 95 — work, worth $2, now “aid Ladies Hand Pegged Calf Polish, Selz Chi- cago make, worth $2, now 1-00 Ladies Standard Screw Cordovan lace shoe, 1 90 all solid, best work, worth $1.75, now Ladies Dongola button shoe, “Our Daisy,’, 1 15 Our Ladies Broadway, satin lined Dongola, our regular $3 Button Shoe, now “i 2.50 Childs Oil Grain button, sizes 5 to 8, solid, 756 Childs Satin Calf button sizes 8 to 12 solid, 1.00 Childs Satin Calf button, sizes 13 to 2, solid, Childs Oil Goat button, heel or spring heel. solid. 78c Mens Service boot, custom made Mens Kip plow boots. medium weight, Mens Top Sole Calf boot; all solid Mens Calf Congress or lace, Our Guarantee, 1.50 Boys Calf Congress or lace, Our Leader, 1.25 Ladies Opera Toe Slipper Men’s Kip plow shoe, 2 buckles, Mens Oil Grain plow shoe, 2 buckles, Mens best Arctic overshoes, worth $1.25 Ladies best Arctic overshoes, worth $1 Misses best Arctic overshoes worth 90c 65 Mens best rubber boots, worth $2.25 Mens best hip boot worth $8.75 Ladies Rubbers Misses Gossamers and Circulars Come at once and see these goods, also the display in our show window with prices attached. These prices are for this stock only, and we hope to Ws will do our ntmost to please you, save 1.35 1.50 2.00 50 1.10 1.10 90 85 1.75 3.00 20 50 switch on railroad. Prices low. Terms easy. WM. E. WALTON. Willis, who is prepared to give in- structions, also to furnish enterprise ing ladies with agencies. welcome to bring material to see the chart tested gratuitously. Frax Szep to Loay. r u anteed. Highest cash prices paid 3 Evidence Bryaxt Bros. & McDantzv. Butler Elevator. Pay Your Taxes- As Ihave only a few more days left to collect taxes and as the law compels me to force collection those who have not paid up had better be coming forward and settling up and save me the unpleasant duty of fore- ing the collections by levy. This is Det. WELTox, I sell good coal oil, for 15 cents per gallon, and will give $1 for ev- ery gallon bought of me that does not give ae judgment and good fortune in being Settle by Cash or Note. As I have disposed of my interest in the store of Badgley Bros., to H. Hall, those indebted to the old firm are requested to call by March Ist and settle their accounts either in cash or by note. ‘Try BLACK-DRAUGHT tea for Dyspepsia. Good farm of 320 acres, water, timber. Land good second bottom land. Want to rent fora long term. Call on Bankers Loan & Title Co. ——— Money to Loan. On good security. We have mon ey to loan at 6 per cent interest and 5 per cent commission for five years. No other charges. Borrower can pay all or part at any interest pay- ing This makes your cost about 7 per cent. Jas. K. Bavauer. has woa success a& als Sarsaparilla. Im it is made, it is now, the jeading medicine the bieod, and toning an@ the system. This “good name is “a tower of strength abroad’? It would require a volume to print all Lowell people have said in favor of Hood's Sarszparilia. Mr. Albert Lowell Estes, living at 23 East Pine Street, Lowell, for 15 years employed as boss carpenter by J. W. Bennett, president of the Erie Telephone Company, had a large running sore come on hits leg, which troubled him a year, when be began te take Hood's Sarsaparilla. The sore soon grew less in size, and in a short time disappeared. Jos. Dunphy, 214 Cen- tral Street, Lowell, had Praise swellings and lumps © on his face and neck, HMood’s which Hood's Sarsapa- ns coapieaaricued” Sarsaparilla Hood’s Sarsaparilia byalldraggists. $1; sizfor§s. Preparedealy HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Maas, 100 Doses One Dollar