The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, February 23, 1893, Page 5

McKIBBENS he feels the benefit of his reat from | business and close confinement. Marriage licenses were issued Mon- day to John Raffuer and Miss Nan- jnie Baldwin, of Burdett; E C. Gil ‘breath and Miss Sadie J. Welcome, jof Appleton City: John Simcorky Neat Fitting and Comfortable Dr. H. L. Tucker, the popular, druggist on the north side, has re-) turned from his trip to Lafayette. — He is looking well and says | | The death of Mrs. Badgely, wife| THE CITY CONVENTION. | Proceedings Centrat Committee. of = Badgely, ex deputy sheriff as | Denpoeratic central — ~ — — — a aoe An Enthusiastic Gathering of Dens-|** co hi = “oy Sete s 3 ursday morning | ae | ternoon at 2 o clock. of last week was very sad indeed. | crats anda Winning Tieket | All the townships were represent |She had ouly been sick a few days) ed exeept Mingo and Walnut Nominated and left a babe only two or three} Saturday night the democrats of | On motion of Thos. Gault it was ‘days old She was a member of the} this city met in convention at the | decided to hold a county convention [Christian church and has lived | court house and after electing S. W.|to nominate a school commissioner ebristian life from early childhood. is Childs, presideut aud RL Graves | On Saturday, Marck 11th, 1893, and | She left a husband and six children, | secretary, proceeded quictly and |recommended that the towuships | four girls and two boys,to mourn her | harmoniously to nominate a city col | hold their conventions oa or before Hloss. Tho funeral seryices took | Jeetor, member of the school board | the 4th of March. | around the public square are ina family have the sympathy of this} 1S Be jand Miss Lois Kurkendall, of Rich CORSETS ER rel Me The alleys back of the stores! and }most unhealthy and disease breed: | CHICAGO | CORSET WAISTS. McKIBBENS. BUTTER WEEKLY TIMES LOCAL ITEMS Yesterday was Washington's birth day. Miss Allie Hurley is reported quite sick with la grippe. Dr. Boulware was laid up several lays last week with the grip. W. C. Powell, of Shawnee favored us the last of the week. Judge I. M. Smith of Deepwater complemented us Friday. Yesterday was library day for the public schools throughout the state. We are sorry to learn that Ove Harris has been very sick with the (75 STUN ee ered Jas. Holt has gone to Idaho Falls, Idaho, to accept a position in a drug store. Our old friend W. M. Walls called Saturday and had the date on his paper set up to 1894. Mrs. S.B Morgan, of Hume, is attending the bedside of her mother, Mrs. McCoy, who 18 quite sick. Mrs. M. J. Curry and little daugh- ter, Sallie, spent Monday in Kansas City visiting her mother. Arrangements are being made to | seat the Christian church with chairs. | The improvement will be appreciat- ed. Uncle George Blankenbaker called on us the last of the week and had his paper set forward another year. The state university at Columbia 18 very modest in its demands on the legislature this year. Only $300,- 000 is asked. The primary to nominate a town- ship ticket will come off Saturday. Dont forget this democrats and be on hand. Found—the reason for the great popularity of Hood’s Sarsaparilla— simply this: Hood’s cures. Be sure to get Hood's. Henry T Burkhart has purchased » the Windsor Review and will here- after conduct that enterprising’ lit- tle journal. The Timzs is under obligations this week to its friend, the popular @ deputy circuit clerk, Jesse Taylor, @ for favors. 4 John Duncan came down from 1 Adrian Saturday and spent the day Bin the city. Of course he gave the ‘Tiazs a call. With spring approaching the dirty streets and filthy alleys, denotes that Butler is badly in need of a Jim Pace for mayor. Amos Keel is home; on a short visit. He is now located with his brother Will in the newspaper busi- Invoicing at the American cloth- ing house this week. J. M. McKibben left Monday night for the east to lay in his spring stock of goods. : A. H. Culver has taken a partner- ship with his brother Lee in the grocery busiuess. Adrain is being put across the street at the southeast corner of the square by the city. The roads are getting in a wretch- ed condition and a*few mere days of sunshine and thaw the bottoms will drop out. The closing out sale of clothing at Sam Levy & Co’s still continues and goods are being sold regardless of prices. Another democratic voter in Deep- ‘water township. He arrived at the home of Geo. W. Newberry on the 7th and is a daisy. Mabel Jenkins, daughter of J. R. Jenkins, has been quite sick the past week. It is hoped she will soon be well again. Last week we mentioned that A. A. Conard had disposed of his farm He has simply rented it to his son and moved to Adrian. The democrats of this township will hold a primary next Saturday to nominate candidates to fill the different township offices The Nevada Mail estimates the amount paid out in that county at $26,400 per annum. We believe Bates can go Vernon a few hundred better. A. S. Weddleson of Sam H. Wed- dle, a well known resident of New Home township, went to California the middle of January on a prospect- ing tour. Parish Nickell, secretary of the county central committee, is one of the rising young democrats of Bates county and will be heard from in the future. The city convention to nominate a city collector, school director and harmoniously aud a good ticket was nominated. R. G. West called to see us Tues- day. He informed us of the death of Mrs. R. L. Crigler which occurred at her home in Charlotte township last Wednesday of erysipelas. was buried Friday. Spruce township, who has been ab- sent in Oregon for the past two years, has returned to Bates to live, and has bought a farm two miles east of town. Our good republican friend, C. N. aldermen Saturday night passed off She “Frank Cuddeback, formerly of Teeter, of Ballard, called the last of the week and had the Truzs sent to jing condition, and if we have a may-| jor and if that servant regards the| health of his town, certainly an ef | fort should be made at cleaning up. | | Our cld friend Thos. Buck, of Mingo made an excellent foreman of the grand jury aud the other mem-! bers speak in the highest praise of the manner in which he pushed bus iness Mr. Buck is one of Bates county’s most prominent and sub- stantial citizens. Perry Hutchinson, of Kansas, the geutleman who bought the Cres- ap farm in Vernon county, is pre- paring to start ahog ranch of mam moth proportions. He has contract ed for seven miles of wire fence, and will build sheds aud other conven- iences for the protection of his swine. Col. J. L. Pace, is now comforta- bly situated as warden of the state penitentiary, and makes a good one. He is universally liked by all who know him, or meet him in the dis- charge of his duties at the state capital. He will make as good a war- den as the state ever had —Rich Hill Enterprise. The water pipe leading from the main to the court house, which has been frozen up for more than two weeks was opened last week. The | place at the family residence Satur-| and board of aldermau day, Elder Shrout officiating. The} community in their sad affliction. | Geo. Hurlbut. the Rich Hill shooter contined in the jail, attempt- ed Tuesday evening to burn the work house in which he and Scott are confined, by piling the blankets on the floor, saturating them with coal oil aud setting the same on fire. Seott objected to Hurlbut’s mischief, but the rascal raised a shovel and threatened tv brain him if he interfered. The torch was ap plied but when the fire began to gain headway and the room became too hot forcomfort Hurlbut weaken ed and appealed to Scott to call for assistance, which soon arrived and the fire was extinguished. Hurlbut was then taken and locked in a cell in the jail. Here‘he played crazy and attempted to go through the same performance as he did at the work-house, but the prisoners ob- jected to his designs, and told him if he attempted anything of the kind they would beat him to death. Hurlbut then quieted down, and peace reigns supreme once more at Hotel de Steele. The case of W A Epbland, cash ier of the bank at Foster, against the Mo. Pacific railroad, for injuries received ‘several months ago by jumping from a train while in mo pipe is laid two aud one half feet under ground and was frozen across the street. A number of yard hy drants have also been frozen up and still remain so. This shows how se- vere the weather has been. E. T. Steele has opened a general merchandise store at Richards, Ver- non county, and in'a few days will locate permanently in that town. Ed is a splendid business man and thoroughly understands the dry goods and grocery business, and while we regret to see him leave, the best wishes of his host of friends in the city and county will go with him. C. B. McFarland was re-nominated for school director Saturday night. Mr. McFarland has been on the board for the last four years. He has made a most excellent member of the board and has taken an active interest in the schools and at all times has labored for their highest accomplishments. A better man could not have been selected for the important place. We are in receipt of a communica- tion from Joe Buck, a former But- ler boy, now of Victoria, Texas, in defense of the action of the citizens in burning the negro Smithat Paris. The article was received too late for this week, but will appear in our next. Joe promises us a bouquet of roses in about a week, says peach trees are in full bloom, and says he has not seen a snowflake this winter. J. M. Courtney, who has been rec- reating in the southern part of the state and Arkansas for severai months is home again and is engaged in buying cattle and hogs for ship- ment. Mr. Courtney has been in this business for years in this section and is known as the king cattle buy- er and the farmers of Bates county will hail his returning to the busi- ness as he always furnishes ‘a home tion, was tried in the cjreuit court Friday and resulted in the jury giv- ing him damages to the amount of $1,500. Mr. Ephland was returning from Butler to his home at Foster, and the evidence showed that after leaving Butler depot a mile or so the engine gave a shrill whistle and asthe brakeman jumped for his brake he called to the passengers who were sitting in the caboose “jump off,’ or words to that ef fect. The road bed! being in bad condition from high water, and the manner and apparently excited con jvention and Mr. Fisk received the Fired the Work House. i The nawes of T. W. Fisk and J.! E. Shutt were placed before the con nomination. | The convention then nominated | C. B McFarland as a member of the} board of education, by acclamation. The nomination of alderman being | in order the connvention dissolved itself into wards and the following gentlemen were nominated First: Ward—G. M_ Cantorbury; Dr F. M. Fulkerson committeeman. Secoud Ward—S. A. McDaniele, Win Hickman; J E. Williams, com- mitteewan. Third Ward—T. K. Lisle and W. C. Burrus; S. W S. Childs, commit- teeman. Fourth Ward—D. A. Colyei; Capt. H. C. Clark committeeman. The convention was very orderly and proceeded to do its work in a business like manner and the ticket nominated will certainly meet the hearty approval aud indorsement of the democratic party and all good The representation was fixed st one delegate for every 25 votes and | faction of 15 cast for Grover Cleve. laud at the last election. A motion was made to hold pn- mary elections throughout the coun. ty to elect postmasters in conformity with Cougressmau DeArmond’s rec- owmendation. Lost. C. F. Haldeman, of West Boone, prepared aud offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: Wuereas, ihe Bates county dem- Ocratic centrai cuwmittee,after care- fully considering the proposition to hold primaries for the purpose of selecting postmasters for the various postoftices of said county, and after consulting many of the leading dem- ocratic voters, firmly believe that itis not to the best interest of the party that said primaries to be held, therefore, be it Resolved, That we desire to ex- press our continued confidence and abiding faith in D. A. DeArmond, our congressional representative, in any selection he may make or indorse for said offices, and believe that it is to the best interests of the demo- citizens who favor good government and a prosperous city. cratic party of Bates county that he use his prerogative and make such dition of the brakeman alarmed the passengers and they, with one ac- cord, made for the doors and Mr. Ephland and Mr McPeak jumped from the train and both were severe- ly injured. The railroad was repre- sented by R. T. Railey, and Parkine son & Graves represented Mr. Eph land. The suit of J. G. McPeak against the Mo. Pacific railroad, for $30,000, was given to the jury Monday night and Tuesday noon a verdict was rendered in favor of McPeak for $4,- 700. The conditions of this suit against the road were as those ad- duced in the Ephland trial, with the exception that McPeak was more seriously hurt, having his leg and arm broken, which injuries will probably leave him badly crippled for life. In this case the railroad was represented by R. T. Railey, while Parkinson & Grave, T. W. Sil- vers and P. H. Holcomb represent. ed McPeak. Genuine Bargains. In making preparations to move her stock of goods on or about the first of April to her new quarterr, next door to the Farmers’ bank. Mrs. Peter Lane has inaugurated a slaugh ter sale on woolen and winter goods. gents underwear, blankets, bed com forts, woolen hosiery and mens and boys boots that gives to the public selections as in his wisdom may soem Shooting at Rien Hill. best. T. K. Liste, From parties attending court we Cigivman: learn that a shooting scrap took place between Geo Hurlbut and Cul Gar : rison two of Rich Hill's prominent Bad Accident. citizens Monday afternoon No one From Attorney S. W. Dooley, of seems to know the cause of the] Rich Hill, we learn of a serious acci- trouble but it is said after quarrel-|dent which happened Monday after- ing a few minutes Garrison struck|noon at mive No. 15 Rich Hill Coal Hurlbut in the face, and in turn|Company’s mine, by which John Hurlbut drew his pistol and fired| Shields and F. L Cash, two miners two shots without effect at the} were badly hurt by a falling roof. glimpse of Garrison's coat tail as he} The two men left the mine at noon turned the corner. The marshal] knowing the roof was in bad condi- was on hand and arrested Hurlburt, |tion and on returning took props who failing to give the necessary|with them to repair it, but before bond was sent to Butler to reside|doing so concluded to fill a box with Judge Steele. with coaland while thus engaged Since our last issue the following the accident ocurred. ¥ Both he geutlemau huve renewed and sub | ¥°Te badly injured and it = thought sciibed for the Tres: Frank Teeter, Cash cannot recover. Shields vic B. J. Berry, Zan Young, W. @ Pow- old man and one of the ee oll, J. M. Paul, T. D Evaus,Booker |™0¢r# at the Hill. Cash is a young Powell. R. G. West, J. H. Keaton, |™®" and bas a suit for divorce from Thos Buck, W. M. Walle, Z. A. his wife now pending in our circuit White, I. M. Smitb, C C. Woodson, | Ct G. W. Blaukenbaker, C N. Teeter, Wm. Kinney, G. W. Mitchell, J. C. Bailey. Parisn NickeE1, Secretary. Indictments. The grand jury found an indict- Wherever the populists have gain-| ment against James Scott, for man- ed a little power they are the source|slaughter. Scott is the man who of a great oe olexpenee _— killed Harrison Caton, near Worland, were a month in selecting a senator - . in Kansas, three weeks in Nebraska — bine ae Ee EE stand and haven't yet elected one in Wyo trial at this term of court, so his at- ming, Idaho or Montana, although | torneys, Parkinson & Graves inform balloting has been going on every|us. John Duncan, the man charged day = —_ in January. As mae with stealing overcoats from the Day ers populists are way up in their eras line, but they are dismal failures as = el = <a sidsre indicted statesmen.— Harrisonville Democrat oe areeny- piel against Laris ———__—___—_— Cain was ignored by the jury, and the defendant was discharged. Oth- er indictments found have not yet been made public. Hood's Cures. In saying Hood’s Sasaparilla cures, its propretors make no idle or extravagant claim. Statements from thousands of reliable people of what Hood’s Sarsaparilia has done for them, conclusively prove the fact— HOOD'S Sevapictle CURES. Hood's Pills act especially upon the liver, rousing it from torpidity to its natural duties, cure constipa- tion and assists digestion. Notice. Of Rochester, N. Y. Deaf for.a Year Caused by Notice is hereby given that there will be a mass convention of the democracy of the city of Butler held his brother in Nebraska. He said his brother wanted the best paper in the county, and he will get it. ness at Afton, I. T. Thos. Heath celebrated his 74th birthday Thursday last by having quite a number of his friends and! relatives at dinner. prices. Silas Levy leaves today for Chi- cago and other eastern cities to buy a hie spring atock of dry goods. He We learn from Z. A. White that/expects to be absent abeut two the three months old baby of Mr.| weeks. The Tus wishes hima gnd Mrs. A. B. Owen, died on Thure-| pleasant trip and safe return. 5 . | ae nt wae Werte Pes | Miss Lelia Tucker is very sick Ex-State Mine Inspector, C. C.|atthe home of J. H. Mills and foodson gave ns a pleasant call|it is feared she cannot recover. ednesday. It will be remembered | Tuesday a telegram was sent her he resigned as Mine Inspector | brother, J. M. Tucker at Helena, @ accept a lucrative position with [ion notifying him of her condi- Was an excessive one. coal company. tion. fuses to grant a new trial. market for their stock at highest The damage suit of Miss T. J. Moore against the city of Nevada, tried at the circuit court at Lamar the latter part of last week, resulted in a verdict of $12,000 against the city. The lady was riding on a load of wood when the wheel of her wag- on struck the street car track and she was thrown to the ground and was pretty badly hurt. From the evidence it looks like the judgement The case will be appealed if the circuit court re- the best bargains in this class of goods ever before offered in this city. She does not want to tell you the goods are going at cost, for on al- most everything she is down below cost. This sale is made because’ she is preparing to move and for the purpose of making room for her spring stock which will arrive soon. Her display advertisement is not humbuggery but solid business, and if you will call at her store and in- vestigate the prices you will be sat isfied of the truth of her stafement, that the removal sale means bargains. Norice—I want, 1000 pounds good butter. Cc. S at the court house on Saturday even- ing Feb. 18, 1893, at 7:30 o'clock for the purpose of nominating candi- and requires a CoxsrituTionaL Rewepy | dates for alderman, city collector, like Hood's Sarsaparilla to cureit. Read: | one school director, and such other “Three years ago, as a result of catarrh, 1} business as may come before the Catarrh in the Head Catarrh is a ConsTITUTIONAL disease, atirely lost my hearing and was deat for more | convention. By order of committee, ana dtar, ot fied van attempt it, but no S. W. S. Camps, ement was I could distin- i ‘ne ccmnd. ' was intending putung Chairman. Scumo one suggested inst poaciite fiost'y nan is would do me some, good. INTEREST REDUCED. help. To my surprise and jer lt 2 en Thad lakenvinnee bottfes th The Missouri State Bank has a en three more. It is now over year and I large amount of money to be loaned very little with the catarmh. consider this « | 02 Real Estate and is making loans {Pa ae rae at very low rates and allowing bors Hood’s Sarsaparilla | rowers to pay all or part at any time toall who have catarrh” HEEMAN Hi 30 i Garter Street, Rochester, N. ¥- *exs, 30 | and stop interest. = Parties wanting to borro in- strom mnerpim toawyoraregan | vited to call at Bank and get terma,