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Jn order tohave the Times more Jely circulated during the cam- n we have reduced the price to . 95 cents cash from now until the election. At this great re- ction every family in Bates county puld take the Trwes for the next 4, months. Old subscribers éan to advantage of this reduction by sing up arrears. pT'ER WEEKLY TIMES. “ LOCAL ITEMS & Son will “pay you cash lor good potatoes. Judge DeArmond is all right. Mrs. G. G. Glazebrook is building Ayseat residence in Adrian. Ga ‘4 Miss Lide Abell returned from Minnesota Saturday. 7 Judge Sloan, of Harrisonville nent a couple of days in Butler, at- Hill Review, is rusticating for his “pealth, in Colorado. Col. Bledsoe of Cass county, and 4Gen. Joe Shelby were in the city Friday as on-lookers at the conven- tion. One of Mr. Tuttle’s fine dray ‘horses took the lock jaw from the Dr. Risley has returned from his Abip to Tiptonville, Tenn., where he Avent to attend the funeral of his rrother-in law, Dr. Swift. | Rev. Francisco of Lees Summit, pentacouple of days in the city @ latter part of last week visiting is mother. Miss Mollie Dimmitt, of Kansas ‘Pity, arrived in the city Saturday @rening on a visit to her sister Mrs. 1. R. Davis. The Amoret Chief says active frork on the coal fields will begin in nd around that town at once. The lars are expected to be at Amoret October Ist. Diek Shields, of Vernon county, Fpve us a pleasant call Satuday. Dick was one of the delegates to the Ngressiow convention and is a first- lass man. The report from Jasper county in regard to the corn crop are to the ‘Adfect that there will not be more ‘Athan a third of a crop of corn raised Fibis year, on account of the drouth. Wm. Requa, one of Lone Oak township’s solid farmers and most {substantial citizens was among our fcallers Saturday, and had his name enrolled for the Trues. of Admiral Porter, has created no end of a sensation in Washington by house. Oklahoma farmers are petitioning years rations. Sequence of this year’s drouth. Bates county has a good supply ofold cornon hand; and with the Present prospects of a two-thirds crop, and better prices, we think our farmers and people will be able {to pull through. Tom Day, Dr. Ely, D. W. Drum- mond and Harry Robinson, commit » = tee on decorations for the convention did their work well, and they have = the thanks of the citizens. The | Mottoes were approppriate and nice. Q@> BLACK-DRAUGHT tea cures Constipation. Charly Hale of Joplin, spent disposed The Times had the pleasure of call the other day from that strict}, ppaign Ofer | Miss Lillie B. Porter, a grandniece marrying a man named O’Brien, who was a waiter in the Riggs cafe congress to furnish them witha They say they are threatened with starvation an account of the failure to raise a crop in con- | couple of daysin the city visiting relatives and fmends. He informed us that his partner Mr. Cash, had of his interest in the Cash _ Job Printing House, in Joplin, Mo. loyal democrat of Deepwater town- Mrs. J. M. Christy and T. W. Sil- Silvers left yesterday morning for fansas City to spend a few days visiting. _ Albert Badgley and family of this city and G. D. Arnold and family of Summit township, leave to day over- land for Clinton to spend a week at the flowing well. Mrs. Will Sherwood and daughter Hazel who has been in the city sev- eral weeks visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wood, returned to their home in Omaha Saturday. Joe Meyers, head salesman and business manager in Sam’l Levy & Co’s clothing department left for the east Saturday evening to buy their fall stock of goods. The strike of the Knights of La bor on the New York Central prom- ises to be a more serious affair than was at first supposed. The latest re ports are to the effect that the K. of L. have about decided to tie up every road running into New York. Rev. L. P. Siceloff will deliver a lecture in the Dakota street M. E. church in this city on Tuesday even- ing, Sept. 2nd. Subject, “The Young Man that’s Wanted.” Part of the proceeds to be retained by the the church. The Rich Hill Daily Tribune turned up its toes to the daisies last week. This is another evidence that the newspaper field in Rich Hill was and is supplied. Bro. Cobb we sym- patize with you but thought all the time you hadmade a mistake 1n again embarking in business in Rich Hill. Jake Thomas was made the hap- py father of an eight and one half pound girl last Friday. Both moth- er and child are getting along nice- ly, and Jake is paying forthe cegars. —Hume Telephone. J. M. Courtney & Co., the largest shippers of cattie and hogs in this part of the state did quite an exten- sive business in their line the past two or three weeks,and in the month paid out to the farmers in cash for stock over $26,840. W.S. Mudd, a prominent mer- chant at Burdette, and one of the Times best and truest friends called Saturday to shake hands over the nomination of Judge DeArmond. gates, and a truer friend was not in the court house. friend, N. M. Nestlerode, the prince of Virginia. Mr. N. carries a large pays the highest prices. When it comes to scene and artis all. the street between the workmanship, and admired by all. to know that this county was honor-| Crockett, of the Noticer, Nevada; W. J. Cotton, of the Windsor Review; J. T. Trickett, of the Amoret Chif; Lee Chiswell of the Democrat, Lamar; O. D. Hawkins, of the Democrat, Harrisonville; and Hutchinson and McBride, of the Adrain Journal. man, Judge D. A. DeArmond. er nominations. dealer living in the west part of th anticipate, and more particular’, than 25c this fall. money and a horse for the mare. a 7 Billy was one of the judge’s dele- For favors the Tres is under lasting obligation to its esteemed line of general merchandise, and is not to be undersold by anybody,and people of that section of the county should see that he is well patronized. He buys produce of all kinds and tic painting that knight of the brush, Dan Drummond, beats them The handsome painting over Farmers bank and Bennett, Wheeler & Co., store, “the gates of the city are open,” was an excellent piece of The people of Butler and Bates county are well pleased with the re- sult of the convention, andare proud ed with a congressman in the per- son of our esteemed fellow ner ready we have heard a number of the substantial republicans of the town signify their intention of vot- ing for the Judge regardless of oth- Ed. Holt,'a large farmer and stock county and who has had opportuni- ty to know what he is talking about says the corn crop in this county is going to be much larger than many since the rainof Saturday. He pre- dicts that with the present growing crop and the old corn in the cribs that corn will not be worth more The fine mare stolen from Thos. Mudd at Rich Hill a short time ago, has been recovered. The animal was seen grazing in Mr. Park’s pas- ture near Monegaw Springs, by Bob Evans and W. H. Thomas, who were stopping at Monegaw Springs, and Mr. Mudd was notified and went over and claimed his property. Mr. Parks had given the thief $10 in Rev. Tinsley who has been hold- a protracted meeting ina grove on the farm of Mr. Lucas, south-west of this city.a few miles, ceased the same Sunday, and eleven converts ship, D. VanHoy. The Booming|Were baptised into the Tues will be a weekly visitor to his home hereafter. ScELAEE’S WINE y- U~-uUl for Weak Nervee | Cornland to renew his efforts. auspices of the baptist church. The meetings were held under the church. Mr. Tinsley goes from there to We are requested to announce that W. W. Graves will address the de- mocracy of Mingo township,at Mays- | burg on next Friday evening,August 15th. Every man in the township should turn out and hear a good | speech. The fine rains of Saturday and Tuesday were thankfully received, | but had they been sent two weeks sooner perhaps it wouli have been | better for the growing crops. How | ever we are compelled to content ourselves and take the weather as it —__—— ———_—_—_—— — = | |. comes. Judge Cloud, Thursday night was | taken suddenly ill at the Arlington | hotel, with inflamation of the stom-| ach and for a short time was quite | dangerously sick. He was able to be up Saturday and left for home. The judge was in the city attending the regular meeting of court. = The democratic party of this city return their thanks toO. D. Austin, of the Record, Capt. Hannah, P. H. Holcomb, Dr. Ely, A. L. McBride and other leading republicans for their efforts in assisting to make the chants in Bates county who do. DO YOU WEAR HATS? Qur Hat stock is now complete and embraces the very latest New York Styles. IF SO READ THIS. We price ourselves especial- on our staple line. We buy these hats in case lots direct from Manvfactures—and we are the only Mer- delegates and visitors to the conven- In this way we save the Jobbers or Middle-man’s profit which we divide with our customers. This line is si7azly imumverse and we are anxious for every wearer of hats in Bates Co., to see it—no such values were ever offered for the money. If you need a hat, all we ask isa look before you buy. tion feel welcome and at home dur- ing their stay with us. It Will Pay You To See These Nun abers. We are requested to annouce that Rev. W. H. Summy, candidate for representative,will address the dem- ocracy of East Boone, at Burdette, on Friday afternoon, August 15th, and the democracy of West Boone at Rosier on Saturday, August 16th, 1890. Every voter in the townships is requested to be present. J. W. Reisner sold his handsome residence on Pine street last week to W. T. Payne, a coal dealer of Kansas city. Mr. Payne has taken posession of the house and moyed |} his family down last Thursday. The No. . 6. Mens Black Wool Hats (large shape) 35 cents, sold everywhere at 50 c2nts . 2203 Mens Black Fur Hats (large shape) . 146 Men’s Black Fur Hats (high crown, flat brim) $1 25 sold everywhere at $1 75 300 Mens Black Fur Hats (boss raw edge) $1 50 sold everywhere at $2 00 . 144. Mens Black Fur Hats (square crown) $1 50 sold everywhere at $2 00 408 Mens Black Fur Hats (high crown, flat brim) $2 00 sold everywhere at $2 50 75 cents, sold everywhere at $1 25 No. 4608 Mens Black Fur Hats (boss raw edge) $2 00 sold everywhere at $2 50 4605 Mens Black Fur Hats (boss raw edge) $2 50 so'd everywhere at $3 00 No. 14 Mens Black Fur Hats (boss raw edge) $3 00 sold everywhere at $3 50 price paid was $1,800. The Ties extends a cordial Welcome to Mr. P. and family and hopes they will be well pleased with their new home. That iron delegation from Dade county, who so nobly, grandly and with such true fidelity talloted with- out a falter or change until victory | .-—_ perched upon their banner, gained not only the respect and admiration of the convention, but every friend and supporter of Judge DeArmond in Bates county, and when the 521st ballot was called we felt like going over the benches and embracing each of the six. We guarantee that there is a warm place in Judge DeArmond’s heart for these true men that time will never obliterate though he lives for a hundred years. As Mrs. W. O. Jackson and her A full line of “Stetson’s” hats always on hand. The above are all staple: hats and are very cheap at th money—you'll say so yourself if you see them. Straw Hats AT FIFT Y CENTS on THE Dotrar. AMERICAN CLOTHING TOUSE North Side : Butler, Missouri. Ail Summer CLOTHING AT YOUR Own Price sister Malissa Gandy, were return- ing from a drive, Saturday evening, their horse took fright on North Main street, at the firing of anvils over the nomination of Judge DeArmond, and Miss Gandy on jumping out of the buggy hurt one of her limbs quite severely against the curb-stone of the pavemeut. Among the Newspaper men in the city during the sitting of the convention, we noticed: J. West Goodwin, of the Sedalia Bazoo; F. J. Wiseman, of the Enterprtse, Rich Hill; T. J. Lingle, of the Democrat, Clinton; Mr. Jarboe, of the Times, Moundville; Robt. B. W. Hale returned from Tipton- ville, Tenn., where he went a week ago to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law Ed. Swift. who was shot by a man named Lowe. Mr. Hale says the citizens of Tiptonville were very much in- censed at the murder of the doctor and a purse of two thousand dollars was raised in a short time to be used in employing good attorneys in prosecuting the case; and that he has no fears but that the crimi- nal will be prosecuted to the bitter end—and Lowe will get his just deserts. y The enthusiasm in the city Satur- day mght over the nomination of Judge DeArmond knew no bounds and his friends of all political par- ties were out in full force and the streets were packed with people. The huge bonfire in front of the Palace Hotel lighted up the public square the band played and the fir- ing of anvils could be heard for miles around. A box was rolled in- to the street and a number of en- thusiastic speeches were made by different orators, among whom was A. Cummings, of Nevada; John T. Smith and W. O. Jackson, of this city; Robt. Crockett, of the Nevada Noticer, and others.; of the Widow Medley, who had been ' down for several days with typhoid fever, died Thursday evening. The | matter of his burial was taken in hand by T. D. Rafter and T. K.! Lisle, and the boy was given a de- cent interrment. the expenses they had $25 left in their hands from the donations given them, and this amount was placed in one of our grocery stores to Mrs. Medley’s credit. dy and just at this time donations were very acceptable and-truly ap- preciated. Messrs Rafter and Lisle deserve credit for the interest they manifested on behalf of the bereav- ed parent. excursion to our beautiful lake and Chas. Medley, the 14 year-old son i Atter paying the She is a worthy la- The delegates were given a free park Wednesday evening and while | there had the pleasure of witnessing the boat races. The first match was between young gentlemen, the prize being a handsome shirt, collar and cuffs and gold cuff buttons. In this race there were five or six entries and Frank Allen led thevan ina gallop. The second race was be- tween young ladies, for a glass ber- ry set and apair of bronze vases. There were also five or six entries in this race and the excitement was at fever heat as the on lookers were guessing and betting on their favor- ite. Miss Maude Garrison was an easy winner coming under the wire at least fifty yards in advance of the second boat. The reception given Judge DeAr- mond at his home by the citizen of Butler Monday niggt was a r- ing testimony of the high regard in which he and his estimable family F. J. was made master of pide a the eyeningand at the conclusion of a choice piece of mus’c by the Butler silver cornet band, fac- ed the large audience which had as- sembled in front of the Judge’s res- idence and in a few well choven words introduced the next congress- man from the Twelfth district. The response of Judge DeArmond, like all of his talks, was well fitted to the occasion and the hearty applause which he received was evident testi mony that all present were his friends and admirers. The Judge was followed by Messrs Denton, At- kinson, Graves and Silvers in appro- the crowd dispersed to their homes. Dr. J. P. McFarland, of Ballard, was in the city Monday. of Johnstown. W. A. McConnell,formerly a prom- inent young farmer of this county, now a successful grocery merchant of Clinton, accompanied by C. Buck, gave us a pleasant call on Tuesday. The Bethel Sunday school picnic was rained out August 9th, but will try again August 27, at Sidney Gra- ham’s maple grove, five miles west The Altona cornet band will furnish music for the occa- sion. Everybody is invited to come. Do you want to learn to write a rapid and practical business hand? You can if you will attend the writ- ing class at the Academy every af- ternon at 2:30 o'clock, Prof. J. W. Coover, rapid business writer and teacher of business and ornamental penmanship. Terms $1.50 per schol- ar; term of 13 lessons. Charlie Radford and Frank La- follett, have returned from their trip through the southwest part of the state and Oklahoma. They report the country through which they traveled in a parched condition, and a great many times on the trip they really suffered for water went with the intention of buying land, but the country looked so des- olate and the crops being almost an entire failure, they concluded to let well enough alone and invest in Bates county. Frank says he took his fiddle along expecting te have some fun but the people really did did have energy enough to get up a dance. : Ella N. Ewing, wife of E. A. Ew- ot Nevada, departed this life at parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Williams, in this city on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, of catarrh of the stomach. Funeral services were conducted from the morning at 10 Browning,and the remains carried to their last rest ing place in Oak Grove cemetery followed by a large concourse of rel- ds. Mrs. Ewing was born in Bates county July 9th 1865. Was married to E. A. Ewing in But- ing, the home of her residence on emma o'clock by Elder E. atives and frien of five summers, who is left with his They Wheat Wanted. I Will pay eighty-five cents per bushel for wheat delivered at my mill. Iwill take wheat on deposit, and give 33} pounds of the v best flour per bushel. : J. T. Saanyon. DON’T FORGET IT! That J. R. Pattersons, Barber Shop North Side Square, is the place to go fora nice hair cut, con or shampoo. Call andseeme. Every- thing firstclass. Wanted! Wool, hides, pelts, feathers, bees- wax, rags and grease. North Main street, opposite post-office. J. Fisnes. Chickns! Eggs!! | I will pay the highest market price for chickens and egg delivered at my store at Virginia, Mo. Nextsox M. Nestiznops. —THE BEST— Lemonade and Milk Shake, for the finest Candies. for the best 5 cent cigar in town, for the biggest selection of Albums, Plush goods, Toys and Stationery, Call on, J. E. McCONNELL, Novelty Store, East side Square. John Atkison’s Pension Agency. Over Dr Evesingham’s steze rooms West Side Butler, Mo. (Successor to REAL BSTATE, INSURANCE ler, October 19, 1884. This union: was blessed with one child, Leshe M W | ) Hawkins Ewing, a bright little boy s 8 father to mourn the loss of so lovely | and loveable a mother and consort. | She was a consistent member of the priate speeches which were well re | Christian church, a beautiful woman ceived. The band played Dixie and | with a pure character. The sympa- | thy of the gptire community is ex-) | Susband and other rela-! ,5-3. 1, Norton will be found st office and tended th | tiver in their sad bereavement. i AND LOAN BROKER. Property for Non- residents a Specialty. | will attend to the wants of customers. } | Renting, Collecting and Managing sceoscoumabyeriagssantoce msg setae nieverniw