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he Butler Week a “ NS VOL. XV Missouri State Bank OF BUTLER, MO. | CAPITAL, $110,000. Receives Deposits subject to Check, Loans Money, Makes Collections and does a General Banking Business. DEPOSITORY FOR COUNTY FUNDS. In the Real Estate Ioan Department. Make loans on Real Estate on long or short time at lowest rates without delay. STOCKHOLDERS Allen, Mrs. Levina Boulware, T C, Physician Burk, Monroe Farme? Hannah, W D medical student Slayback, Ed Farmer . Hardinger, WN Farmer Smith, G L Liveryman Ballard, J N Farmer Hickman,@ B Farniture dealer Starke, L B Deputy circuit clerk Brown, Lula Heath, D B Turner, Mrs M E Capitalist. Bartlett, Edmund Farmer Jenkins, J R Cashier Tucker, W E Dentist Bryner, Margaret nee Don Ass’t Cashier Tyler, W B Farmer chelf, HB. Farmer Levy. Sam Dry Goods & ClothingVoris, Frank M Farmer Coleman, Sam’l L Farmer Morrison. C H Farmer Vaughan. J M Capitalist Wyatt, H C Lumber dealer Wells, Wiley Teacher West, RG Farmer Walton, Wm E President Wright, TJ Capitalist Weiner, Max Merchant Walls, Wm Farmer Walton, G W Farmer Walls, J T Physician Whipple. N L Physician Caruthers, G A Farmer Christy, J M Physician Clark, Robert Farmer 1, Courtney, JM Stock Dealer Owen, M V Farmer Deerwester, John Farmer Pharis, John Grocery - Davis, J R Foreman Tixgs officePharis, C F Grocery Dutcher, C H Prof Normal Sch Powell, Booker Farmer DeArmond,D A, M C Pigott, H H Bank Clerk Deerwester, Frank Co sch com Rosier, J M Farmer Eyans, John Farmer Reeder, Oscar Farmer Everingham, J Physician Radford, Chas R : Freemam, Caroline and Eliza Reisner, JW Pension Clerk Francisco, 8 P Lawger Sullens, J L Banker Miller, Alf Farmer McCracken, A Farmer McCracken, Robt Farmer cashier asst. cashier president vice-president, J. R. JENKINS DON KINNEY WM. E. WALTON BOOKER POWELL His Flesh May Save His Life. Nevada, Mo., Dec. 16.—A. B. They Conspire to Defraud the Goyern- | Howard, a highly respected farmer TWO THIEVING BROTHERS. | BUTLER, MISSOURI, WEDNESPAY DECEMBER 21 1892. TO CHANGE OLD GLORY. [tis Proposed that the National fo 250 prominent sepablieans of Flower Appear on the Stan- dard. Washington, D. C.. Dee. 18.—In counection with his bill to have the panay, or violet, adopted as the na- tonal flower Representative Butler also proposes to make a slight thauge in the American flag. that the natiova! colors shall consist of red and white stripes, seven red and six white, with a union of blue xtars and a white pansy, with a true vansy center, which shall represent the capital or central government. The white stars representing the several states, it is provided, shall be set inside the white outline of the pansy in a manner to produce the general effect, at a distance, of a white pansy in the bluesky. The flag staff, Mr. Butler insists, shall be made to represent a sleeping rattle- snake, head downward with an acorn in place of a head and a white paney bud in place of therattles, the whole | symbolizing defense, courage, wis- Com, strength, peace and morality. The flower bill nas been referred to the committee on library and the flag bill to the committee on milita- ment and are Sent to Prison. | residing in the west part »f Vernon |county, walked out to his peach eg — “ae i ioe ss | orchard yesterday and cut his throat ae as Bale | with a razor, inflicting a wound five tottad é rd z Eig tao ates conte: yestercey.08 inches in length and an inch deep. j we a of iat Te sae Being a very fleshy man it is pole end aera secure thought he may recover. He is 45 years each at hard labor and a fine $100 ench. The Brown brothers es be es Seed entered into a conspiracy to defraud ( 2 _ the government out of fees. The The silve: rs and the furrowed 4 two agreed to come before the | brow and the tottering steps must United States commissioner here | all come ere fully realize the and file complaints against citizens | unwelcome truth, that in all our of Lineville, alleging they bad sold | schemes and prospects of enjoyment liquor, and then collect witness fees. | distance alone has lent enchantment They filed a complaint against Wil-| to the view, that under the fairest years of age. Mental ab-rration is we liam Jones and he was arrested and taken to Kansas City. where he was pleasures there have ever lurked in- sidious thorns, and that the gor- ry affairs, and in the meanwhile their author has been promptly nicknam- ed ‘Pansy Butler.” The pleasant flavor, gentle action and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs when in need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or bil- lious; the most gratifying results follow its use; so that itis the best family remedy known andevery fam- ily should have a bottle. nov His \ nil for changing the flag provides | FARMER OF BATES Not Fayored By Republicans. Des Moines, Ia., Dec. 19 —Replies this state as te a propesition to nom. }inate a candidate for U. S Senator at the state convention next sv j after the plan adopted by the demo- erats of Illinois and followed by the | | Iowa Democrats, who will probably | nominate Governr Boies in this ; Manner, indicate that this system will not ve followed by the Republi cans. The leaders of the party in this state are all against it. They argue itis vot the way a senator should be selected; that it is irregu lar and contrary to Republican prin- | ciples. Whey claim that such a nomination less the in its call states that the question, is to come up for cousideration and this they further allege. it right todo. Amor | strongly opposed to the plan are ex- | Governor Larrabee, el ; state committe. | Clark of Keokuk immer THOMPSON eanvot be made unu- state central committee has no ig those who are! Solicited.Sf nurman of the Beardsley, Sam 1 Senator Baile Road Improv | CHRISTMAS Headquarters, ——— nts. | The Sedalia Democrat says: “Judge W. K. McIlvain of Leba- } non. Mo, Levi Chubbuck of Colnm- bia and Mr. Irwip, the committee | appointed by the governor, were in | the city Thursday motning, for the purpose of arousing interest in good | macadam roads throughout the state. | There will be an effort to secure | special legislation in this matter at | the next weetiug of the legislature. The comuittee is visting different | parts of the state urging representa- | tives from the different counties to | be piesent at the state road conven- | tion which meets in Sedalia on Jan- jauy 19th and 20th.” For Candies, Raisine, Nuts, Figs, Orangee, Lemons, Bananas, apples. We will sell you for Christmar, 25 25 25 30} 20 And all other goods in same propor- tion. 3 lbs fancy mixed or taffy candies 3 Ids large California raisins 2 ibs large California figs 1 doz Florida oranges 1 Ib finest assorted nuts Wittias Casu Grocery. Parties looking for Christmas presents willdo well to call on Receives Deposits subject to check, Lones Money, issues Drafts and transacts 2 general Banking busin discharged aud the plot exposed, re- j geous shapes that have floated be- sulting in their arrest. fore vs in golden magnificence have |been but as monstér soap-bubles | which the first breath of air shatter- ' ed into annihilation.—Ex. s been found {> saya good word for Jay Gould. Ex-Goy- ernor St. John of Kansas, writes i the Kansas City Star, that in 1880, when settlers in Western Kansas were penniless and threatened with A Missouri Steer. Kansas City Times. Haumansville, Mo., Dec. 15—It is very probable that the largest steer | in the south west is one owned by Messrs. Nesbitt aud Penn of Lowry ity. This animal weighs 3,740 pounds at present, but is not fat. Heis so tall that two men 6 feet : : 6 inches in height could not see each starvation he A Ue this much iF other if placed on opposite sides of | abused man about it dhe prompt- the animal. He measures 10 feet gily sent 35.000 which was inveeted inches from the horns to the last | in bread and meat for their relief. vertebrae; 3 feet across the hips and | Pity itis that some men’s virtues it is nearly 2 feet from the brisket |skow themselves long after there othe ground. He is pronounced by has been paraded the abuse that all stockmen to be the best propor- some men delight to heap upon ‘ : | graves.—_Sedalia Bazoo. tioned large animal they ever saw. | He is of a peaceful disposition, but | the timid usually view him from the | fence. | quoins and never be worth a cent; The animal is now being fed for have caps and small caps and have _ exhibition at the World’s Fair. He | neither wife nor children; others may is a Durham. run, but he gets along faster by set- ting. He may make impressions | without eloquence and still tell the George Hartsock, son of Sheriff | truth. Though others cannot stand artsock,met with a serious accident | and set, he can set standing and do No. 14 mine this morning, a large both at the same time; use furniture antity of slate falling on him and | and have no dwelling; may makeand ja eriously injuring him. His life is) put away pi, and yet never see or - despaired of | Hartsock was married | eat a pie. A human being and at “but a short time since to a Miss Gal-/ the same time be a rat; may handle Jaher.—Review. |a shooting iron, and yet know ought | Sheriff Hartsock reeeived a tele-| of a gun, cannon or pistol. He may gram Sunday of the accident which | lay his form on the bed, yet sleep on| » bad befallen his son aud left immedi- | the floor; may use a dagger, without ately for Reavely where George is| shedding blood: from earth may # living. ‘handle stars —Ex. One man h i Whata Printer Can Do. A printer may have a bauk and Hurt By Falling Sjate. | j Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U.S. Gov’t Report. Baki Royal Powder .. ABSOLUTELY PURE Boots, SHoes and Gents F 20 DAYS | CLOSING OUT SALE us. Most of you know from ex-} perience, that our prices are lower than any other house in Butler. | And wealso have much larger as- sortwents to select from. We have dinner sets, tea sets, tea sets and sets in stone china and Havilins French china. Also French china salad bowls. berry bowis, com- ports, olive dishes, sauce dishes, chamber —_O0F_ Blankets All Woolen Goods. A large amount of sample Shawls, Hosiery, Boots and Shes, And Notions, which I will sell at etual Gost of Wholesale Price. These great bargains are not to 8 be had every days. I also defy competition on umishings, ——_ AND — DRY GOODS. Come and see for yourselves. I mes. PETER LANE, aceni. : ' Blend coffe continue to d we have just rec insist on you try one pound celery dishes, pitchers, creams, spoon holders, bisque figures, vasee, bone dishes, pie plates, cake plates, platefsets, and a hundred other beautiful and useful articles. Don’t failto come early while our stcck is complete. Wituiams Cash Grocery. We sold Edible flour at 90c and Jumbo at $1.00 all last month, and while we did not get this car as cheap, we will continue to sell at same price until New Year. We warrant every sack of Edible and Jumbo flour to be fine and white and when we once eell a man a sack of either Jumbo or Edible we cever loose their flour trade. Weare now selling at the rate 20,000 pounds every two weeks, knew how small a profit we were making on oar flour they would all come after Jumbo and Edible. Remember you must not com- pare this flour with the common flour around this country. Remem- ber this isa high grade flour, and ¥ | Was always retailed at a much high- | jer price than any other flour until | Becessary to a correct knowledge of we commenced selling it. Ii you buy a sack of either Jumbo or Edible from us and it doesn’t suit you, we will pay you for the trouble of | bringing it back. i Wruiass ( CasH Grocery. Remember we ae selling Jaya t 2 pound and will a probably ge c pound but u to please it with ours, pay see itiams boys | Champ Clark (Mo.)--I think aa and if the people | NO.5 S BANK COUNTY, $50,000.00 soos Js... President Vice-President 2d Vice-Preaideat < Cashier Secretary Attorney sti Caine es ess. Your patronage respectfully | are doing the grocery business of | the town. They undoubtedly merit \ it for they are selling groceries | cheaper than was ever known in this town before. They now have five clerks and ¢hen can’t wait on all that come. J. Kk. Williams & Co. Bitten By a Dog. | Dr. Fry’s little son, eight year old, was bitten by a deg Sunday, owned by Mr. Kendle on North Ash street. The dog also bit one of Kendle’s children Tuesday night. A madstone was applied to the | wound of the Frey boy this morning | at 5 o'clock. It adhered seven times lasting about four hours. Dr Fry thiuks his son is out of danger now. The dog is still at large and Dr. Fry feels confident that it has hy- drophobia—Nevada Mail. How Our Members Stand. New York Press. David A. DeArmond (Mo.)—An extra session should repeal the tariff law; the change should be radical. I believe in silver, free coinage. Chas. H. Morgan (Mo.)—I desire an extra session to repeal the Mc- Kiuley law. Iam in favor of a re duction on the line of the democrat- ic platform. I favor the passage by congress of an act for the free coin age of silver. extra s sion is justifiable to repeal the McKinley Jaw. Iam in favor of | reducing the tariff to a revenue ba- sis. I favor repeal of the silver law and am for the free coinage of silver. A supposed ghost at Flatbush N. Y. turned out to be a live man who | was hustled off to the morgue as | dead. | SPECIAL OFFERTO SUBSCRIBERS | The Weekly Globe-Democrat. | j | The farmer, the merchant or the | professional man who has not the | time to read a large daily newspaper | will find in the Weekly Globe-Dem | Ocrat, consisting of ten pages, a pa- | per that exactly suits bim—brimfu! jof the best news of the day, suffi- (ciently condensed to meet his de- ; mands. — Though strictly republican in principles, it is never so partisan as to suppress any important news |current events. Oncea reader, a}- |Waysareader. Prise $1 per year. | Any person sending us three dollars for three yearly subscriptions to the weekly will receive one copy free forayear. A free sample copy may be had by writing for it. 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