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: f " Have given many good Bargains in the past, but all Previous efforts will be outdone by the Offerings in the Next I'wo Weeks. and Popular Prices. We Carry the best assorted stock in the City and at Low 10 pieces 32 inch printed Satin Stripe Fayal Batiste entirely new fabric, made to sell at 20c your choice for 124 per yard. 10 Pieces 30 inch printed Bombay Organdie Lawn, all new patterns. 10 Pieces Persian Mulle, fine worth 20c, your choice at 124. 10 Pieces Batiste Cloth, black cent style, worth regular 15c. 25 doz Ladie’s Ribbed Vests offer them as long as they last for 5c, quantity not limited. as many as you want. While we have quoted you prices on a few articles w- can offer you some extra good values in : Regular worth 15c, your choice at 10c. sheer cloth, beautiful patterne and navy blue grounds, maguifi- Your choice at 10c. sold every where at 10c, we will Buy 25 pieces Challis; all new, fresh styles; your choice at 5c per yd. 35 Pieces Perthshire Lawn sold everywhere at 74 and 8c, your choice at 5¢ per yard. 15 pieces Magnolia Mulls—cream grounds, new, beautiful styles and colorings considered cheap at 10c, your choice for 84c per yard. 8 Pieces Dragon Fast Black Organdies, lace and satin stripes and plaids, worth 12} and lic. Your choice for 10c. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s summers coats - - - - - §$ 35 Men’s flannel coats and vests - : - - 75 Men’s and Boys flannel shirts - - - - 5 | Men’s under wear (suits) - - - - - .50 ( | Men’s and Boy’s unlaundried white shirts : - .25 Men’s and Boys’ straw hats at half price. 4 Boy's summer coats and vestsall sizes - - .65 Men’s all wool cassimere suits - - - - 6.00 | Boy’s fine cassimere suits - - - : 4.00 ( Boys’ knee pants suits : : - - 1 00 Boys’ good every day knee pants - : : 25 Boys shirt waists - - - - : : 25 { Men's plow shoes, 2 buckles : : - - 100 i Boys’ plow shoes, 2 buckles : - 2 ‘5 3 \ Men's tine calf shoes, all styles : - - 1 50 i Boys’ tine calf shoes, any shape - - - 1 25 \ ; Ginghams, White Goods, Turkey Red, Gream and White Table Linens, Crashes, Towels, Napkins, Embroideries and Laces, Lace Curtain Goods, Pongee Drapery Cloth, Ladies, Misses and Childrens Hosiery. Parasols, ladies Oxférd Tiies, Misses Low Cut Shoes, Men, Boys and Childrens Suits, Hats and FURNISHING GOODS. snvet LEVY & Gi Duvall § Percival ot this city are saving the farie- ers of Bates county thou- sands of dollars by giving them the benefit of their lower rates of interest on , farm loans. ber that C. F. Pharis the south side merchant buys your butter, poultry | and eggs, when others will not. He | pays the people cash. tf Bud Campbell and sheriff Hart- sock, left Friday morning for Jeffer son City, where Bud will remain for the next two years, to repent of his sins for being too hasty in the use of his gun. several small children in destitute circumstances and in their sad con- dition, the public will sympathize with them. For several months the county court has been rendering them aid and we suppose will have to continue to do so as long as they remain in their present condition. The Closing Day of School. Last Friday was closing day of the nine months term of the Har- mony school. The morning session was spent in tests and reyiews. In the afternoon the children car- ried out very interesting pro- gramme. After the exercises were over pri- zes were awarded to Bettie Mosier and Susie Elliott. Also to Rohlman whom the judges decided had read the best essay. After the closing exercises, Mr. Hagedorn took the picture of the school ina group. The past term has been a very successful one. Par- ents and children are unanimous in their praise of Pro. Wells who has | inaugurated a splendid discipline | He is a thorough scholar, an ener- getic and practical teacher, who has added new laurels to to his already | brilliant career as an instructor and has made a host of friends whose | best wishes will follow him in every station of life. The crowning of | the day was the ice cream supper at the residence of W. C. Powell. The net proceeds were about $15.00 whieh will be added to the library fand. The Harmony library now consists of 29 choice volumes and acash fund | of $25 with which to purchase more. A Spectator. He leaves his wife and} THE 4TH. OF JULY. A Grand Celebration Will Take Place in Butler, at The Lake And Park Grounds. zi All Invited. Farmers of Bates county, remem-— All arrangements for a grand and glorious Fourth of July celebration, | | to be held at the beautiful Lake and | Park grounds just a short distance | east of the city limits, baye been ar- ranged by the several committees to look after the details, and everything is now ready for a grand time. The pleasant to be found and there is fun ahead for all who attend. lake covers about six acres of ground aud is well supplied with boats, a dance hall and other conveniences. Plenty of mineral water, and an en- gine and pump, beautiful féuntain and plenty of stock water. For a picnic it is the most beautiful loca- tion in the county. The amusements will consist of a grand and gorgeous. Trades display, headed by two bands of music. Ma- litia and fireman's parade, fire works and a general good time. Every man, woman and child in Bates county is cordially invited to come and enjoy themselves on the 4th at the Butler celebration. The committees are working hard and propose to make the entertainment & grand success 10 every detail. For fun and a general good time, come to Butler on the 4th. The following business firms will take part in the Tiades Display and march to sweet music of two bands. C. F. Pharis, Lee Culver, Bennett- Wheeler & Co., C. Sprague & Co., Mrs. Peter Lane, W. G. Womack, Harper & Rice, Harper & Atkeson, G. B. Hickman, Steele, Grider & Co. | Vantrees & Vantrees, O. W. Tuttle, | | | Harrie & Lisle, Hurly Lumber Co, | Potter & Co. A. L. Fox, Vantrees Bros. J. E. Williams & Co., Baldwin, John Starr and G. W. | Tucker. | This Means You. All persons knowing themselves indebted to Dr. J.T. Walls must come forward and setile the same entirely, cash or note, by July 10th, or the accounts will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection. | You can find your accounts with | , Geo. M. Canterbury, { Bank. at Farmers” 31-2t. place selected is one of the most | The | Tom ; Democratic County Conventton. The convention was called to or- der Saturday June 25th, at 10 o'clock a.m, in the absence of the president, L. R. Allen, by T. K. Lisle, vice-president. The names of Marion Todd and Senator Bradley were placed in num- ination for temporary chairman, and | on the roll of townships being called ; Marion Todd was elected by a vote of 76 to 69. Arthur M. Henry, of | Walnut, was elected temporary sec- jretary unarimously. the following committee on creden- | tials was appointed: Thos Gault, | chairman; E C Mudd, T M Starke, |S W Childs and Chas West. Order of busiuess, Permanent or- | ganization aud rules the following were appointed: | man; R B Campbell, O Harris, T K Lisle aud F M Trimble. Convention took a recess until one o'clock Called to order at that hour and committee on credentials reported published. Committee on order of business porary organization be made perma jnent. 2nd.—That nominations be made in the following order: Repre sentative; Sheriff; Recorder; Treas urer; Prosecuting Attorney; Survey or; Presiding Judge; Public Admin- istrator; Coroner; District judges; convention; the vote to be taken by | | townships in the usual manner. The lowest candidate shall be dropped | on the fourth ballot and every suc- ceeding ballot thereafter until a nom- ination shall be made. Lastly the announcement of committeemen. J. Scupper, Chairman. C B Lewis was appointed ser- geant-at-arms; Jno Taggard, assist- ant secretary. The reports of both | committees were adopted. Kepresentatives.—Dr J W Choate, H P Nickell were placed in nomina- | | tion, declared themselves for Cock-! ;rell for U. S. senator. Choate. 76; Nickell, 65. Sheriff.—L S Paddock, D D Peel jer, T G Ellis and D A Colyer were | | placed before the convention. First ballot: Colyer, 37; Paddock, 11; Mitchell, 18; Ellis, 46; Peeler. 26. ' 41; Ellis, 48; 20; Paddock, Second ballot: Colyer, Peeler, 26; Mitchell. 10. Third ballot was not announced. | Fourth ballot: Colyer, 40; Ellis, 47; Peeler, 27; Mitchell, 19; Paddock, 8; Paddock dropped. Fifth ballot: Colyer. 43; Ellis, 43; Peeler, 28; | Mitebet, 21. Mitchell dropped. | On motion | J Scudder, chair- | the lists of delegates heretofore | reported as followe: 1st —That tem- | election of delegates to congressional | Sixth ballot: Colyer, 52; Ellis 50; Peeler, 39. Peeler dropped. Sev- enth ballot: Colyer, 73; Ellis, 68. Colyer declared the nominee for sheriff. Recorder.—J C Martin, JT. Wil | liams and CC Duke were placed in nomination. First ballot: 88; Williams, 42: Duke, 11 nominated. Treasuier.—S H Fisher, J C Har rison, J W Duncan and S L Starr | placed in nomination. First ballot: Fisher, 59; Starr, 52; Duncan, 31; | Harrison, 19. Second ballot: Fish. er, 59; Starr, 32; Duncan, 36; Harri son, 14. Fourth ballot: Fisher, 64: | Starr, 27; Duncan, 41; Harrison, 10. ‘Harrison dropped. Fifth ballot: | Fisher, 64; Starr, 37; Duncan, 44. | Starr dropped Sixth ballot: Fisher, ; ' 84; Duncan, 57. Fisher nominated. C F Boxley was nominated for Martin | prosecuting attorney, H C Reese for presiding judge. Judge of north | district, Jas S Hayes; southern dis ‘ trict, F Fix; Surveyor, J B March; | Public Administrator, J W Ennis; | Coroner, Dr Allen. | to the congressional convention: Es- j tis Smith, Judge Henry, Thos J / Smith, D H Hill, W F LaFollett, iThos Gault, J P Thurman, J N \ Bricker, Jesse Nave, John O'Dea, J | H McCombs, Geo Ellis, J N Brad- ley and J H Sullens, for DeArmond. | NEW DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE. Mingo, Estis Smith; Grand River, |Z A White; Deer Creek, J Taggard; East Boone, A M Frazier; West | Boone, J Todd; West, Point, J W Lewis; Elkbart, James Mound, RN Wright; Shawnee, O ' Harris; Spruce, Dr Maxey; Deep | Charlotte, J W Porter; Homer, P Nickell; Walnut, W M Campbell; New Home, Jno March; Lone Oak, | H Walton; Pleasant Gap, J Elling ton; Hudson, O L Housley: Rock- | ville, J W Anderson; Prairie, Eugene | Bradley; Osage, Thos Gault: How- tard, D H Hill. That Terrible Cough |In the morning. hurried or difficult | breathing, raising phlegm. tightuess in the chest, quickened pulse chilli- |mess inthe evening or sweats at night, all or auy of these things are the first stages of consumption. Dr Acker’s English Cough Remedy, | will cure these fearful symptoms, ,and is sold under a positive guaran- tee. The Trves until January Ist, 1893, ‘wad 25c. i Martin, | The following are the delegates | | Water, J R Simpson; Summit, C La- | ; Follett; Mt Pleasant, T K Lisle; | | Norice—I am prepared to handle : ‘all the poultry that comes, and pay | the cash for it. C. F. Puanis. A timely paper a national interest aud importance, on “The Growth of | the Federal Power,” will be contrib- uted by Henry Looms Nelson to | the July number of Harper's Maga- \zine. Mr. Nelson will show how, as ja result of the admission of new States into the Union, the original | theory of local sovereignty has been modified, and the central govern- | ment has gradually been led to as- posed to be vested in the States. Nortice—I want L 000 R onnds good | ' butter. C. F. Puants. “Children Cry for | Pitcher’s Castorla. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. To Cleanse the System 28 | Effectually yet gently, when costive | or billious or when the blood is im- pure or sluggish, to permanently | | cure habitual constipation, to awaken | the kidneys and liver to a healthy | activity, without irritating or weak- jening theni, to dispel headaches, colds or fevers, use Syrup of Figs. Keeton; | A - | Sume powers which were once sup- | STRAW HAT MPANY. Allfor Stone. The Henry county convention in | session Monday of last week at Clin- | ton selected the following delegates to the Jefferson City convention They ‘are all for Col. Stone for governor; |C. W. Gaines, W. C. Bronaugh, Dr. | C. H. Watkins, C. C. Dickinson, Lee | Dunlap, J. N. Ballard, James Allen and J. H. Callaway. The two latter having received a tie vote, were em- | powered to cast one half vote each. | Illinois was again flooded last week, and the overflows of the river | did immense damage. | $e | j | When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria * | ' When she had Children, she gave them Cestorig | | | $58.00 $68.00 | You can buy a first-class | ORCAN At C. SPRAGUE & CO. folly warranted f | the latest styles and latest improvements: { C. SPRAGUE & CO. Butler, Mo. AND AN Easy Fitting Pairof Shoes ° WILL HELP YOU TO KEEP COOL THESE WARM Days. J. aca M. McKIBBEN. .