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; eee THE GREATEST LINE And the clothing buyer fails to inspect our splendid NOTE THIS THE Greatest Line in the Market, who exhibit for Fall and Winter, p IN THE will make a mistake. have everything for Men and We Boys, in both staples & novel- ties. MARKET, A. KE. Our showing of hats is beyond comparison. BLACHER T, ‘Palace Hotel Building, Butler, Mo. —_—eeaeooa eee BUT'ER WEEKLY TIMES. eee LOCAL ITEMS er sss. Ss The stalwart democrats turned out Saturday. The academy opened Tuesdzy with a good attendance. Judge DeArmond will speak at Johnstown Saturday at 2 o'clock. Our young G. C. Wells of Spruce dropped in for a short chat Monday Farmers should take advantage of this weather to break their wheat ground. 2,966 votes don’t look much like the democratic party is dead in Bates county. J. W. Ennis will plant this fall on his farm north of the city, forty acres of wheat. Mra. J. J. Abell, of Nevada, spent last week in the city visiting her par- ents and friends. Mrs. Dr. Renick and son. Joe, are visiting friends and relatives in the north part of the state. D. W. Drummond left for Kansas City yesterday. He expects to be absent two or three weeks. The big vote cast at the primaries Saturday is considered a black eye to the union labor fellows. The Sunday school picnic in Concklin’s grove at Passaic, Thurs- day, was a grand success. Norris Wallace, a prominent deme ocrat of Walnut township, gave us a pleasant call while in the city Mon- day. W. M. Mille, Foster's popular druggist, accompanied by his wife and baby were visiting in Butler Sunday. Democrats of the eastern part of Bates county, Judge DeArmond will speak at Johnstown Saturday at 2 o'clock. C. A. Denton, appointed special agent by the census department to collect the manufacturing statistics of this city, is at work. J.T. Boyd and daughter, Cora, and Miss Flossie Hartwell, who have been traveling in Colorado for their health returned home last week. Anumber of Grand Army boys from this city attended the reunion and canip-fire at Austin, Cass coun- ty,on Wednesday last. They re- port a good time. Judge Sam’! Levy came in from St. Louis Friday and will spend a few days with us looking after his business. The Truxs is glad to see the Judge looking so hearty and - well. Judge DeArmond will speak at Johnstown Saturday at 2 o'clock. Go to hear your next congressman and take your wife and children. All are cordially invited to attend, re- publicans as well as democrats. The Valley Chapel christian ehurch in West Boone township will be dedicated by Elder Wright and other divines, the second Sunday in September. A basket dinner will also be had. Squire Eddie, of the Prairie City cheese factory, was in the city one day last week delivering a load of cheese. This factory turns out an excellent article of cheese and we are glad to know is meeting with good success. Our old and tried friend, Squire L. W. Beck of Shobewhile in the city Monday called to see us. Little Annie Rooney seems to have more friends in Butler than any body. O. W. Binghan, the genial editor and proprietor of the Schell City News, has sold his paper to C. W. Nesbit. Our esteemed young friend, Stew- art Atchison, of Deepwater town- ship, gave us a pleasant call while in the city Monday. The democratic party showed by their votes Saturday that they want- ed nineteenth century men to fill the county offices. _ Judge DeArmond will have a walk over for congress against the two men nominated by the republican and union labor parties. Sam Miller, Norris Wallace and The children say the public schools will open Monday. The carpenters began work on the new opera house yesterday. T. J. Trickett, of the Amoret Chief, was in the city Tuesday and gave us a call. Mrs. E. P. Mills left for Liberty, Clay county, on Thursday to visit relatives and friends. @ B. Parker, one of Summit township’s vest democrats gaye us @ pleasant call Monday. The Bates County Normal closed last week. There was a good atten- dance and a profitable term was had. Walter B. Kemper, and his fath- er, W. T. Kemper, of Prarie town ship, gave us a pleasant call on Monday, while in the city. A. B. McFarland started for a tnp to Oklahoma on Tuesday. He goes in a wagon to see the country and for his health. Earl Sims left for Liberty, Mo., yesterday morning, where he will enter William Jewell college to pre- pare for the ministry. Arrangements have been made for Judge DeArmond tospeak at Johns- town, Saturday at 2 o’clock, and he will positively be on‘ hand. Mound, Deer Creek, Elkhart, Shawnee, Lone Oak, Charlotte and Homer did well and the boys didn’t shake the bushes either. Seymore McKinsey, of Summit township and one of the straightest democrats in the county called Mon- day and renewed for another year. Misses Lola, Lelia and Lula, daughters of J. P. Edwards, took their departure Monday. for Liberty, Mo., where they will enter Liberty female college. Go to Johnstown Saturday and hear your next congressman, Judge DeArmond, discuss the political is sues of the day. All are invited,the ladies as well as the men. Our popular and agreeable young friend Estis Smith of Miugo town- ship gave us a pleasant call whilein the city Monday attending the meet- ing of the central committee. Judge DeArmond will speak at Johnstown Saturday at 2 o'clock. Let every democrat, republican and union labor man in that part of the county turn out and hear him. Mrs. A Henry returned from her Jesse Trimble of Foster, were in the city Monday and attended the Odd Fellows lodge in the evening. Judge DeArmond after being elect- ed will not take his seat in congress until a year after December next. This long delay in being installed into office does not seem to be right but then its the case all the same. Editor Carroll,you are rot so sure now that the democratic party is dead and buried in Bates county,are you? Law,boy, that primary Satur- day is nothing. Just wait until No- vember when we shake the bushes. Geo. A. Todd informs us that he will in a short time move to Webb City, and make that town his tuture home. He has rented a store room and intends to embark in the gro- cery business. The Truss wishes him success. ‘ We notice with regret that Hutch- inson & McBride have severed their connection with the Adrian Journal. Will and Arthur are both clever young men, and the Journal, under their management was a good local paper. We were complimented on Mon- day by calls from T. V. Rodgers, of Osage; D. R. Braden, of Homer; J. A. Wright, of Mt. Pleasant; Sam Miller, of Foster; Seymore McKinzie, of Summit; G. C. Wells, of Spruce; W. P. Sevier, of Summit, and others, W. H. Gillespie, sheriff of Harri- son county, Mo., was in the city Fri- day, on his way to Worland, to ar- rest John A. Crager, charged with absconding from the county with mortgaged property. There is also an indictment hanging over Crager for gambling. Pierce Hackett was in the courtroom Saturday watching closely the vote of the primary. If he has notburned the bridges behind him the doors of democratic party are still open and the boys will welcome him back, as they will all others who have been inclined to stray. i : Dr. J. G. Walker, who has been spending the past three months in Montana for hig health returned home last week. While the doctor improved in health, he is not very much smitten with the country. He reports the crops in that state, with exception of hay, almost a total failure. T. L. Pettys, formerly with Dell Welton in the grocery business, has bought the grange store stock of visit to Baldwin, Kansas, where she} goods aad is in business for himself. has been spending the summer visie ting her mother, Friday. She will remain in Butler this win- ter. The largest vote ever cast at a democratic primary, in the county. This*must be consoling to the Union, as it made a very urgent appeal for the democrats to all turn out and vote (*) Quite a number of prominent democrats from the county were in the city Monday to learn the result of the election. Most of these gen- tlemen made the Tnms a pleasant For the office of railroad commis- sioner the republicans have nominat- ed a Mo. Pacific railroad conductor, now running on the main line. For the same office the democrats nomi- nated a farmer and president of the F. & L.U. The fight isa square one between the farmer and the rail- roads. Which will you take? He has replenished the stock, fitted up the store room and is ready to wait on customers and sell them either dry goods or groceries at the lowest prices. Give Tom a call. The union labor party at Jefferson City Monday of last week, after an tiresome wrangle,tabled a resolution to endorse the democratic state tick- et and nominated A. Harrington for supreme judge, Burwell Cox for su- perintedent of schools, and Pat Shannon for railroad commissioner. A resolution was adopted approving the re-election of Senator Vest. this city Friday night last, by the Misses Bryan and Fulton, of Kansas City, by request of many citizens will be repeated Friday night at the opera house. The young ladies deserve a good house as the entertainment is well worth the price of admission and as much more. : Iron puwps at McBride & Co. Judge DeArmond. has made speeches at the following places: Zodiae, Vernon county, Sept. 27th, in the afternoon, and on the same date at night at Milford, Barton county. He also spoke at Handly grove near Rich Hill Friday, Mon- day of this week he spoke at Shel- don in the forenoon and at Jerico at night. His meetings were largely attended and his speeches well re- ceived. Buck Miller, one of Shawnee township's best citizens was in the city yesterday. Mr. Miller was in Dry Goods, Boots & Shoes. WASTE MAKES WANT AND WANT MAKES WORRY. the confederate army during the war and was wounded eight times in battle. A ball which pierced him just above the stomach passed entirely through his body. The wound laid him up for five years,but we are glad to say he is now well and hearty and is making a full hand on his farm. Representative J. B. Newberry has appointed R. Bishop Childs, as 8 cadet from this county, to the mil- itary department thestate univer- sity. The appointment is a deserved compliment to a worthy young man. Bishop graduated at the last session of the public schools of this city, and his valedictory address demon- ONE WAY TO STOP WASTE IS BY ECONOMIC TRADING There is no surer place to do this than at the Store of strated that the honor of the class had been fairly won and properly bestowed. He is a hard student and we predict he will stand at the head of his class at the state University. Our old time friend J. S. Woodfin of Walnut township, while in the city last week, showed us two sam- : inghams were 12} cents, now pie of buneh grass, which he had coe phn here ae gathered in Fox Valley, Oregon, Ginghams were 8} cents now while on a visit there this summer, which he says is considered by the natives to be the finest of feed for stock. The larger bunch of the grass measured 5 feet and the smaller 14 inches. He also exhibited a head of oats sent him by his son-in-law. Wm. E. Hiatt, living in the Valley which measured 18 inches, and ap average crop is estimated at 50 to 75 bushels to the acre. The Fountain overall at 75c is the best made. At A. E. Blachert’s. Henriettas were 35 cents now Henriettas were 25 cents now Henriettas were 15 cents now Dress goods and yarns just received. In a short time the other wing of the union labor party will meet at Jefferson City and nominate another state ticket Then the question will arise with the state authorities, which wing shail be entitled to rec ognition, under the law now gov- erning elections. Two years ago, the chairman of the union labor par- ty of the above convention, after nominating a ticket sold out to the republicans for ten thousand dollars and delivered the goods. Failing to divide the spoils a new committee has been organized, asplit has taken place and another ticket will be nom- inated. Saturday we heard a responsible J. Hendrickson, candidate for repre- sentative on the union labor ticket, had several hands working for him, and that when they stopped to rest for a few minutes he would take out bis watch and time them and then dock them for the time lost,pay day. We must say this is not a ,ood reo- ommendation for a man who poses as the poor man’s friend, and who desires to legislate in the interests of the laboring class. If this is not true Mr Hendrickson has the priv- ilege of making the correction through this paper. A Card. I wish to express my thanks to my friends for their support in the primary election on last Saturday,at the same time assure those who op- posed me that I have none but the very best of feelings for them, rec- ognizing their right tovote for any gentleman of their choice. I think the ticket nominated is a good one and I will devote my energies to its The state republican convention whick met at Jefferson City Thursday nominated the follow- iug ticket. For supreme judge. Alex Mullins, of Linn county; for railroad commissioner, James Merrifield, of St. Louis; for school superintendent, Frank P. Seveer, of Newton county. election. J. L. Pace. |{O.D. Austin, of Bates county, and : eee T. B. Tuttle, of Jasper county, were Big Picnic at Burdett. elected state committ n f Arrangements are being made for this district. Chauncey I. Filley, the boss, ruled the convention with an iron rod, snd run things to suit himeelf. ; holding one of the grandest demo- cratic ralies and picnics ever held in the county, at Bur- dett in the near future. Efforts are now being made to have Senator Vest, Congressman W. J. Stone, U. S. Hall, president of the Farmers’ and Laborers’ union, and Hon. Chas. H. Morgan to deliver addresses. Judge D. A. DeArmond, candidate for.congrese from this district, will also positively be present and speak, besides other local talent. It is the intention of the getters up of this rally and picnic to make it the] car. and as he did so his head came grandest holiday and demonstration | in contact with one of the timbers of in the history of the county. Bands| the bridge and he fell dead into the F. McQuitty, a brakeman on the north bound freight, train was acci- dently killed at the Miami bridge two or three miles south of this city Tuesday last. Asthe train passed over the bridge McQuitty was climb- ing upon a car, and. the conductor who was in the caboose called to him. Not understanding the conduet- or he swung himself out from the ped and the body brought to But- rie. After being examined by Dr. the ground and listen for the band | the coroner took charge of the body to call you to the big picnic at Bur-| and a verdict iu accordance with the dett. The date will be fixed as soon | above facts was rendered. The de- as arrangements can be made. ceased was about 30 years old, lived in Rich di if d The best $2.00 hat in all shapea|'™ ee and stylesin the market at A. E. Blatchert’s. MeElroe's WiNE OF CARDYY for female discases BUT NOW FOUND. NEW PRICES AT PETER LANES, 4 DRY GOODS HOUSE i SEE CUT PRICES. Prints, Indigo blue, was 10 cents now Prints, of any other brands, was 7 cents now Col. Josh LaDue hae taken edi- man say that during harvest Mr. T.| torial charge of the Clinton Eye. He is well posted in affairs of gov- ernment—both public men and measures—and will make the Eye sparkle with democratic doctrine. In his salutatory, Col LaDue says: “The colums of this paper, while I manage and control ite polities will be democratic, of the Jeffersonian, Jacksonian Grover Clevelend stamp; which, at this time, may be classed under three heads or subdivisions, viz: Personal liberty, political econ- omy, and honest politics.” The platform is a good one. ‘Personal liberty, political economy, and fhon- est politics,” is broad enough for any American citizen. As long as the Eye steers to this mark it will bein the right channel—Nevada Farmers remember you can always get the cash for eggs at Pharis& Toweling from three cents a yard np; Turkey red Table linen at 25 cents; White table linen at 25 cents and up. dry goods at cut prices; also a com; Tam going to sell you your Yarns, Flannels, Jeans Dress goods and all kinds of dry goods this season azcording to the ‘shard times,” and by looking and seeing for yourselves, you will see that I have the “hard time” prices on all of my goods. Such cut prices in dry Igoods has never been known in the history of “time” at PETER LANE, The Farmers Friend, Butler, Mo, il. Son’s. S. H. Smizer requests us to an- nounce that he will gives colt show en the public square in Butler on full and complete line of line of Sedalia Colt Show. ox qt saguenel Fore: i tJ