The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, May 7, 1890, Page 5

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hat’s Name? That depends somthing on what the name is, Blachert, for instance, when applied to Clothing, Hats, and Furnishing goods indicates the latest styles, the best material, the finest finish—a faultless PALACE HOTEL BUILDING fit and the best values for the money. Morat:—See that you buy of us. A. H. Blachert, CLOTHIER, HATTER, AND FURNISHER, BUTLER, MO. BUT'ER WEEKLY TIMES. LOCAL ITEMS a J. B. Simpson gave us a pleasant call while in the city Saturday. Prof. C.M. Barkley, of Reavley, Mo., Sundayed in the city. Dr. Tuansdowne is recovering from asevere attack of rheumatism. The lake and park was well pat- ronized Sunday by sight-seers. W. M. Dalton, Esq., of West Point township, favored us Satur- day. George Todd sprained his leg quite severely by a fall from a lad- der last Thursday. Mayor and ex-officio street com- missioner, Pace is doing some good work on our streets. R. BR. Deacon has built an imple- ment shed on the vacant lot at the southeast corner of the square. Quick Meals can’t be beat. A. L. McBrive & Co. Acold wave struck Butler Sun- day evening since which time over coats have been in demand. Dr. Walls spent ‘three days in Kansas City last week in attendance at the railway surgeons’ meeting. A surprise party was given Miss Mary Parkinson by a number of her little friends Friday evening and a jolly time was had. Quick Meals are daisies. A. L. McBrive & Co. The Lake and Park company are busy grading the race track and putting up the necessary buildings at the lake. J. E. McCants, formerly in the hide busines in this city, has gone into the poultry and egg business at Paola, Kansas. Albert Moore returned from his trip to Chicago Monday. He left his sister, Mrs. Burde, with her hus- band in that city. A mad dog scare is on at Odesa, Mo., and it is not safe for a dog without a muzzle to appear on the streets. Adjustable window screens fits any size windows at A. L. McBrme & Co. Seventy-eight of the Lathrop cru- saders comprising men, women and children have been arrested on a warrant charging them with riot. Dr. Walls leaves to day for Escel- sior Springs, near Kansas City, to attend the meeting of the state med- ical society. He will return home Friday. J.S. Pierce has had put down in front of his residence on Ohio street a substantial sidewalk, and J. R. Davis is following suit. We would like to see others do likewise. Mt. Pleasant Canton No. 20, Pa- triarchs Militant, I. O. O. F. will have an important meeting to con- sider by-laws on Thursday night at 7:30 p. m. sharp. The members are requested to attend. The finest screen doors in town and at bottom prices at, A. L. McBrive & Co. Regular May term of the county , court isin session this week with {all the judges, Sullens, Cloud and Fix present. Full particulars next week. R. A. Batchelor and sister, Miss Lucy, were in the city Tuesday. Miss Lucy will visit her aunt, Mrs. J. D. Allen, for several days. Dr. Walls informs us that Mrs. John McFadden, at Virginia, who has been so seriously sick for the past three weeks is much better and the chances are now that she will soon be up again. panied to town Monday by wife and daughter Miss Elvia, step-son, Eddy Owen and wife, all of whom enjoyed a pleasant day returning to their home in the evening. Mrs. Mary C. Golliday, aged 74 years and 3 months, died at the res- idence of her son, F. M. Golliday, in Summit township, Friday morn- ing. The remains were shipped to Otterville, Cooper county, for burial. We are requested to call the at- tention of the proper ‘authorities to the deplorable, filthy condition of the alleys in the rear of the North side of the square. There are also many other alleys in the city that could be made more healthy. Rev. B. F. Logan and wife were visited Friday by the members of his church who remembered them handsomely in a substantial way. Of course the visit was a surprise to the pastor but a happy one which was most highly appreciated. Dr. T. C. Boulware, spent Friday in Kansas City, attending a meeting of the railway surgeons of the Unit- ed States. He reports a large at- tendance and that he had the pleas- ure of seeing his best friend and fa- the Missouri Pacific system elected | president for the ensueing year. Prof. F. M. Allen, wife and daugh- ter started Sunday morning for panied them as far as Kansas City. Mrs. Frank Allen will spend a few dassin Kansas City visiting Mrs. Latimer. Capt. Tygard, president of the Lake & Park Co., has notified the public that no shooting will be al- lowed on the company’s grounds. That is the proper thing to do, as some thoughtless man or boy shooting off a gun ina driving park might cause a serious runaway. Rev. W. A. Walker hes moved his family from Clinton to Butler and will make this city his future home. The citizens of Butler gladly wel- come Rev. Walker and his estimable family back again. He is a genial, christian gentleman and has a host of friends in this city and county. The Best Result. Every ingredient employed in producing Hood’s Sarsaparilla is strictly pure, and is the best of its kind it 1s possible to buy. All the roots and herbs are carefully select- ed, personally examined, and only the best retained. So that from the time of purchase until Hood's Sar- saparilla is prepared, everything is carefully watched with a view to at- taining the best result. Why don’t you try it? Judge D. W. Cloud was accom-/| yorite, Dr. Outten, chief surgeon of | their future home in Washington. | Wn. E. Walton and wife, Frank Al-| len and wife and Bert Allen accom-/} Philander Morgan, who was suc- cessfully operated on by Dr. Boul-} i ware a short time ago for a serious \ Cass Card Comes Near Being Killed by | case of strangulation of the hernia, | his 13-Year-Old Son. ‘ | was on the streets for a short time} ae | Saturday, and is improving fast. Sunday evening last about six; This case, we are informed by the] o'clock Cass Card, a teamster living doctors, will go down in medical jin the east part of town, while dis-| | books asa scientific piece of of sur-| puting with his wife was struck gery. square in the forehead with a rock thrown through the door with ter- rible ferce by his son Eddie, alad 13 years ofage. The force of the blow broke the outer table of the skull, and Mr. Card fell to the floor and lay in an unconscious state all night, during which time he had a number of spasms, and for several hours the doctors who attended him had but slight hopes of his recovery. The boy was arrested by Constale Lew- is and placed in jail to await the re sults of his hasty action. As an ex- cuse the boy pleads that he thought his father was going to hit his moth- er with a chair and he threw the rock to protect her, and that the blow was harder than he expected it to be. ALMOST A FATAL BLOW. | | Silas W. Levy and wife returned home Monday night. The Tres on behalf of the citizens of Butler, ex- tends to Mrs. Levy a hearty wel- come to the society of our city and hopes she may find her new home and accquaintances as those she has left. The happy couple will occupy Sam’l Levy's residence on North Main street. A heavy snow storm prevailed throughout Minnesota and North Dakota Sunday. The storm com- menced about 1 o'clock Sunday morning and continued until 9 o'clock Monday ..orning. The ground was very dry and the snow melted al- most as soon as it fell and the farm- ers say it has increased their pros- pects for a crep at least 50 per cent. Judge J. N. Ballard gave usa pleasant call while in the city the At the residence of the bride’s parents in Deepwater township, April 24th, Mr. Israel Kretezinger J, M. McKIBBEN, EXTENDS AN INVITATION 0 the Ladies to call and examine the latest styles of Dress Coods that he places on exhibition this week, J. M. MC KIBBEN. and Miss Susan L. Newberry were last of the week. He informed us that he had fully made up mind not to make the race for State Senator this time. Judge Ballard stands high in our county and throughout the district as a citizen and thorough democrat. He would make an ex- cellent senator and would have made a strong racehad he concluded to run. A thief entered the bed room of Artie Willis Friday{night through a window and stole his vest, contain- ing his gold watch. The watch was (valuable time piece, given him by | his father, and prized more on that united in marriage, Rev. Molar of- ficiating. The wedding was a private affair, only a few of the especial friends and relatives of the family being present. The bride is the accomphshed daughter of Hon. John B. Newberry,present represen- tative of this county, and is young lady of rare attainments and charm- ing manners, while the groom isa highly respected young man and farmer of the neighborhood. The Trwes extends its congratulations and wishes the happy couple a life of unaloyed bliss. Capital, JAS. K. BRUGLER, Presipexr. It will be seen from his card, pb) BATES COUNTY LOAN & LAND CO.. WEST SIDE SQUARE, BUTLER, MO. $20,000 Are prepared to make Farm Loans—giving borrower THE BEST AND LOWEST RATES AND PRIVILEGE TO PAY AT ANY TIME. Also buys and sell Real Estate and deals in all kinds of good securites. Bates County Loan & Land Company, W. F. DUVALL, Srcrerany. H. E. PERCIVAL, Treasvrer. account than for its intrinsic value. Virgima Items. The watch had J. P. Willis’ name engraved on the case. Artie swore outa search warrant and had two suspicious parties searched, but without avail. lished in another, column that Col. Joshua LaDue, of Henry county, has shied his caster in the ring for congress. Col. LaDue came to this section of the state at the close of the war and struck some valliant blows for the democracy during the reconstruction days. W. Parks, died very suddenly, of congestion of the stomach, one day last week. Her remains were taken to Kansas for burial. Uncle Wash Park is slowly im- proving; also Mrs. McFadden who has been on the sick ist is convales- cent. Frank Bear of Yoakum, was in our vicinity hunting a girl to do housework. He offers $2.50 per week. Mrs. Dr. Mitchell has gone to Kansas City to visit the doctor fora short time. Dr. M. is missed very much in this community, as he was driving constantly. Squire Dalton is mad because the new railroad did not cut his farm in two, for he says he has more land than he can cultivate now. Frank Shannon was out from But- ler the other day, buying mules. Geo. Jenkins is in Kansas City this week, visiting his uncle. Frank Howard has departed for parts unknown. Mr. Martin of Butler, has given satisfaction as a first-class clerk, and is well liked by all. Nearly all the corn planted in this neighborhood. O. M. Drysdale has moved his stock of goods into his new store room, which is nicely finished, and displays everything to the best ad- vantage. Rem. Willie Browning, son of Elder Browning, pastor of the Christian church, who has been confined to his bed for the past twenty-sev- en months, died at 6 o’clock Thurs- day evening. The young man suf- fered from spinal disease and has been a great care to his parents who cared for his every want in the most tender and affectionate way. The funeral took place from the Christian church at 10 o’elck Friday morning. D. R. Braden, chairman of the Cen- tral Committee, while in the city Saturday informed us that it was his intention to call the committee together for the purpose of arrang- ing forthe county campaign, the first week after the state convention at St. Joseph, which is held on the 11th of June. This will bring the committee together between the 15th and 2lst of next month. He has ever been, in adversity as well as in pros perity an, unwavering advocate of the pure democratic doctrine taught by Jefferson. He is uncompromis ing in his fight ou the high protec tive doctrine, and is one of the most learned advocates of tariff re- form in the state. He was state sen- ator one term, the only office he ev er held or ever asked for. Col. La- Due deserves well of his party and should have his candidacy fairly considered. Readers of the booming Times the American Clothing House this week is giving you a chance to purchase your clothing, gents furnishing goods, neck wear, &c., at a great bargain and if you do not accept the challenge and save big money it is your own fault. This house is one of the largest retail establishments in this section of the state; therefore, you will have 10 trouble in finding what you want, and imade up in the latest style and out of the very best quality of goods. They are also making a special drive on straw hats, and their stock embraces every style and kind and the prices range from 10 cents to $4:50. Read their advertisement and call and see them. Saturday night last three houses in Butler were entered by sneak thieves. At the residence of J. | Fisher $4.15 was stolen from the clothing of one of the boys. J. E. | Arnold’s house was entered through the kitchen window and some vict- uals and a bucket of salt was stolen. The parties entered the kitchen of M. S. Cooter and carried a trunk be- longing to the hired girls into the back yard and scattered the con- tents. We advise our citizens to sleep with one eye open and a shot gun in easy reach. If one or two of these scoundrels were filled with cold lead it would throw a damper on this business. G. M. Ashley's little son, Willie, aged 11 years, while playing with other boys at the residence of Man- ing Bradley, Sunday moring fell in the well and had it not been for the timely arrival and brave aud heroic efforts of Mrs. Bradley, would have drowned. The well is situated un der the porch and was fastened down with a trap door. The accident hap- pened by Willie sitting down on the door which tilted and let him down into the well which was 18 feet deep Mrs. Bradley who happened to be near by heard the children scream and came to the boy's assistance and rescued him by letting herself down into the well and catching the boy by the hand as he came up from under the water. By this time sev- eral oftheneighbors had gatheredin and both were taken out of the well. There is but few ladies in this city that would have acted withso} Come and see us before cool judgment and displayed such you make loan- nerve as Mrs. Bradley on this oeca- sion. Quick Meals take the lead. A L. McBarwe & Co. Some Need Money, Some Must Borrow! A careful prudent man who wants to borrow money for any purpose will always seek to get the loan where the rate of interest is lowest and the terms most favorable- We can now offer the lou- estrate loan on from one to five yearstime. Notes drawn for one, two, three or ive ears: J.T. Shannon’s flouring mill in the north part of the city, is under- going important improvements and repairs. The principal thing being done is the throwing out of the old burrs and putting in their steada full set of rollers. Mr. Shannon says the prospect for a good wheat crop in this county is flattering and he proposes to be in shape to buy every grain he can get and convert into flour, which with his present facilities, will rank with the best made in the state. The Tues is lad to see this and hopes to see merchants of Butler appreciate his efforts by standing by the rock mill. Standard cloth bound books worth one dollar for 30 cents, for a short time only. Standard novels worth 25 cents for 10cents. J. E.MecCore) nell,s novelty store, east side. | West Side Square Butler, Mo. Money Paid out Promptly. | | | | BANKERS LOAN AND TITLE C0. | ae By P. C. Fcixersos, Maxaczr. | |S Something must be done to keep Miss Leota Tindle, living with G. | the bycicle off the streets. Council Proceedings. Council met in reg ular session Thurs- day night; the Mayor, Clerk and all Councilmen present, and the tollowing business was transacted : Minutes ef previous meeting read and approved. Report of committee appointed to make sale of the renewal bond received and the committee discharged. This report showed a sale of the bonds to F. J. Tygard, at ther par value, $2,500 and further that of this sum the Treasurer had paid the Misseuri State Baek $2,189.30, principal and interest on the bonds held by that bank, and $257.50 on bonds held by the Bates County Nation- al Bank. The six old bonds and the interest con- pons were then burned in the presence of the Council, Councilman Graves performing the cremation act. Bill introduced ang passed providing fer a license tax upon theatrical and other ex- hibitions, Sparring ehibitions, circuces, shows, museums and menageries, as fol- lows: Circus and menagerie, per day, $30; Circus and acrobatic performances without menagerie, $15 for lst day,, $10 for 2nd and $6 thereafter ; side shows, $Seach day; the- atrical performances &c., where admission s 50e., and under, $ first day, $8 for two days, $10 tor three days, $15 for one week; where admission fee is over 50c., $8 for first day, $% for 2nd duy, and $ per day there- after. Bill passed providing for a license tax on upon dogs, as follows: On male dogs, $1; female, $2; said tux to be paid on or before the lth day of June of each year. The clerk is required te keep a register of all dogs upon which the tax has been paid and provision is made in the ordinance to kill the dogs not registered and also to fine the owner or keeper. Bill presented and passed to regulate and tax Loan companies, Express Companigs, Insurance Companies and Telegraph Com- panies. The taxes are as follows: Loan, Express and Telegraph companies, $25 per annum,eéach; Insurance companies, % a year; said ordinance meking a misdemean- erfor any person to act as agent of any company which has not procured this li- cense. Accounts allowed in the sum of $169.85 and warrants ordered drawn. Council then ajourned tili Thursday night, May 8th. es R POWDER Absolutely Pure. F never Varies. A marvelofpurity |. More economies competition w'th the sainitade of tow ta Sait in ee Eaves Bane Powbent. ry ‘3-48t st..N. ¥

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