The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 12, 1893, Page 5

i OUR PRICES On Clothi ing is telling right along. We are making new friends every day. -—WHY!— Simply because THE PEOPLE are finding we sella better grade of CLOTHING ata less profit than can be bought elsewhere. REMEMBER a dollar saved This meats a saving to you. is a dollar earned. |_ THE ATTACK | On our winter Underwear is something immense, yet it is not surprising when you (BIG LINE ( OF HATS. , see our prices on that line. McKIBBENS BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES LOCAL ITEMS Dr. Porter, Northwest Cor. Square. Quail are now ripe. A good many farmers are cribbing corn. Mrs. G. B. Hickman bas gone to the World’s fair. The Sedalia fair proved to be a financial failure. The rush out of Kansas City Sat- urday for the fair was immense. Hogs are still going democratic, the price for feeders “out of sight.” J. J. Abell, wife and baby spent Sunday in this city with his parents. A. L. Fox who has been spending a month at the world’s fair has re- turned. Dr. Everinghaw, wife and daugh- ter Edith have gone to the world’s fair. Chas Wolfe and wife and Doc. Har- per and wife have gone to the worlds fair. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Vaughn are spending the week at the world’s fair. Elder Shrout and wife left Sunday night to spend a week at the world’s fair. G..W. Clardy spent several days in Nebraska and Kansas last week on business. Mrs. E. J. Willis has resigned her position as assisstant matron of the penitentiary, The brick masons expect to com- plete their part of the contract on the jail this week. Miss Anna Hayex, who has been spending the summer with relatives in Saline county, returned home Fri- day last. The booming Times’ good farmer friend Ben Ireland spent Saturday in the city and gave us a pleasant call. S. P. Francisco will accept con- gratulations of the Times over the arrival of that fine boy at his home. Saturday was one of the liveliest days Butler has seen in a long time, and the little Sunday school folks made sweet music. The sorghum plant of Duncan & Lewis, near Eldorado Springs, was destroyed by fire the other day. Loss’ about $2,000. On account of the serious sickness of his daughter, Rev. Robb, the new pastor of the South Methodist church was called to Sedalia Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Zib Williams are re- ceiving congratulations over the ar- rival of a fine boy at their house Friday morning. C. B. Lewis seems to be the fav- orite auctioneer for the farmers in this section and his services at the present time arein demand. Robert Tayler, foreman of the Ne- vada Mail, with his wife and little daughter, visited his sister, Mrs. R E. Delancy, the latter part of the week. Miss Flora Conley, who is teach- jing school at Archie, spent — and Sunday in the city with h ter, Mrs. A. J. Wyer. The fight in the senate on the sil- ver question is now on and from the nature of the news from Washington the battle will be fierce. Some few ducks are reported to be on the river, but the lakes will have to fillup before they will be numerous and hunting good. The general store of T. P. Wall & Co., at Richards, Vernon county, was burglarized last week, and a large quantity of goods were carried | off. The brick contractors expect to commence work on the new South Methodist church next week. When completed the building will be yery neat and comfortuble. William Anderson, a prominent merchant of Rockville, and demo- cratic committeeman of that towne ship, was in the city Monday and complimented us. The merchants around the square decorated their places of business Saturday with bunting and flags and the town looked very inviting for the Sunday school convention. The differences between the coun- ty court and the merchants in regard to suits brought on merchants bonds | was happily and amicably settled and the interested parties no doubt feel greatly reheved. Miss Hattie Jeffray, of Gridley, Cal., arrived a few days ago and will spend the winter visiting the family of W. P. Sevier, in Summit town ship, and other relatives in Appleton City. Born to the wife of Charles Chea- tham of Summit township, Monday an 8 pound daughter. The parents have named the new arrival Georgia Lee. The Tres congratulates the happy father and mother and extends best wishes for the baby girl. Rev. Stephens, pastor of the Ohio street M. E. church begun a protact- ed meeting Sunday evening and tke meetings will be continued indef- initely. Good congregations are in attendance each evening and it is to be hoped the meeting will bea suc- cess. Quite a delegation of merchants from Rich Hill, Rockville and Adrian paid their respects to Butler Mon day. They came tothe hub to meet the county court and have a friendly talk in regard toa matter of busi- ness relating to license tax to do business. The Hume postoffice thieves cap tured at Wichita, Kan., a few days ago, have been identified by Post- master Hern. They were a tough lot of young men, and the three were wearing the clothing which they had taken from Senior & Bales store on the night of the robbery. The creamery business in this state seems to be an utter failure all fell through. one of Bates county's best citizens, and friends. | Over 700,000 people attended the fair Monday. Mrs. Joe McKibben is attending the World’s fair. Little Willie, six-year-old son of J.C. Phillips, of Summit township, died on last Thursday, of diptheria. The little fellow was sick only four days. The remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery on Friday. The parents have the sympathy of the community. Uncle Geo. spending a few weeks at Eldorado Springs, wrote home Sunday for his son to send him another horse, as one of the avimals he had with bim had died. To benefit his health, which is very poor, he has been camping out io his wagon. Grunburg, a young man who had ar riaed from England a few days ago, on being refused registered letters to his address containing drafts and checks to the amount of $5,000 be- cause be could not identify himself around, and most of the plants es- tablished have either rotted away or burned up. A desperate effort was made to establish one at Butler and itis a good thing the project Jas B. Payne of Deepwater town- ship, son-in-law of W. L. Kash, and died at his home Oct. 1st from the effects of injuries received by a horse kicking him him- The Tras regrets to sane of the sad affair and extends sis- | sympathies to the bereaved relatives and money, stuck a match to them and burned them up. J.R. and Mrs. Jenkins went to Kansas City Friday. Mrs. Jenkins who has been an invalid for some time, submitted to a painful opera- tion, which was very successful and Mr Jenkins informs us thatthe phy siciaus assure him that she will eu tirely recover her health, which is glad intelligence to her many friends in Butler and Bates county. The Boston store closed its doors Saturday and Mr. Giibert the pro- prietor is packing the remnant of his stock for shipment to Kansas City. Mr. Gilbert has been closing out his store for several weeks and had re duced his stock until it did not jus- tify him to remain longer. He isa clever gentleman and the Ties regrets to see him leave. Dr. A. Ludwick, left Tuesday morning for Chicago, where he will attend Rush medical college for the coming term. This is the doctor's third year in attendance at medical college and June first next it is his intention to merge forth a full pledged M. D. and enter into the practice of medicine. The Times wishes him the best of health and success. The Trwes' esteemed farmer friend W. M. Yancy, of near Altona, drop- ped in to see us the other day and renewed his subscription. Mr. and Mrs. Yancy and daughter, Mrs J. E. Owen. have been spending the greater part of the summer at Eldo rado Springs, and all feel greatly recuperated from their sojourn. Mr. Yancy and son are feeding a number cf cattle and hogs, and if the price of stock keeps up to its present standard they will do well with their investment. Miss Carrie, the accomplished daughter of Jas. Harman, has return- ed home after a four months’ visit with relatives and friends in Ken- tucky. Wiile attending a fair at Hazelgreen she took first premium on the best loaf of bread and the first premium for the best lady rider. Not many ladies can excel in both accomplishments of making bread and riding. She spent a week at the world’s fair on her return. We are informed that Aaron Hart, as relator, through his attorneys, Graves & Clark, will file an infor- mation in the nature of a quo war- ranto against city Marshal R. M. Wright, at the next term of circuit court compelling him to come into court and show by what legal au. thorityjhe is exercising the duties of marshal of the city of Butler. This action grew out of a little misunder- standing between Mr. Hart and Mar- shal Wright, in regard to the arrest of the former by the latter a short time ago. While in Kansas City Friday Mr. Jenkins met with a painful dccident He was riding on an electric car and had told the conductor at what street he wished to get off. Fully expecting the car to stop after cross- ing to the opposite side of the street, as is the rule, he leant forward pre- paratory to stepping off and the car not stopping he lost his balance and fell. His shoulder was dislocated and he was considerably bruised otherwise. He had two physicians to set his shoulder and is getting along nicely except is very sore. Alspaugb, who is | In St. Louis the other day J. G.| COMPROMISED. Tie Court and Merchants Meet and Arrange Differences Amicably. The Tues is glad to announce 'that the court and merchants have met and that ail differences in re gard to the suits brought were agree- ably settled without the aid of the law, and that a basis for future taxa- tion was fixed whereby mercbanis will know just what is required of them and if complied with there | will be no trouble in the future. The basis agreed upon, as we un- | | } | cent valuation, the merchant to file his invoice with the county clerk and the rate of tax is to be in accordance therewith. The costs of the present suits to be paid by the merchants. This transaction took plaee Mon- day evening. Tuesday morning the court met again and having more fully considered the matter, decided to rescind their former action and placed the rate of taxation at 45 per cent. The clerk was ordered to noti- fy all mercharits sued of the change in the order and give them two weeks from the 10th day of October to file new statements and pay costs. The suits of those merchants who comply with this order will be dis- missed. Those who fail to comply will be prosecuted. Itisa happy culmination of a vexed question and the settlement will save a deal of litigation and hundreds of dollars of expense To say nothing of the untold damage to the towns in thiscounty by way of the bad advertisement which would have been heralded broudcast over the state by reason of the suits. In the outset the Times predict ed the trouble could be adjusted if our merchants and the court were brought together, and the matter talked oyer in a business way. We were satisfied the court were reason- able men aud wanted to do what was right in’ the premises. On the other hand all the merchants wanted was to know what was required of them and _ expressed themselves as being perfectly will- ing and anxious to obey the law and give in their property for taxation on as reasonable a basis as other property in the county is assessed. But they refused, and rightfully so, to give in their property at 100 cents on the dollar when other people was rated much lower. Now let the white winged dove of peace reign supreme once more, and for the good of the community and the towns in which youlive bury deep all feeling and animosity which has been engendered by reason of the above trouble and let us unite and strive the harder for the good and prosperity of our towns. Notb- ing is tobe gained by keeping up strife and discord and the sooner ill feeling is discarded the better for all. In the language of Gen. Grant, let us have peace. Owing to continued dry weather the water company 1s again running short of water and if it does not rain soon will be compelled to again pump from below the bridge. If our citizens will do the right thing during this drouth by the company, which is usivug every means in its power to keep up the supply, they will be econowical in using their hydrants. In doing this at this time you will be doing the company a kindness that will ever be appreciat- ed. je Diptheria in Summit. Diptheria in a malignant form has broken out in Summit township, and in consequence of which the school has been closed for the present. Two deaths, little boys of Judge Philips and John Arriek have occur- red from the terrible disease. Judge Philips’ little son was buried Friday Mr. Bates has a very sick child and there are a number of other cases in the neighborhood. Every. precau- tion should be taken by the citizens of this community to prevent this disease from spreading. What do you take Medicine for? Because you are sick and want to get well, or because you wish to prevent illness. Then re- member that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures all diseases caused &y impure blood and debility of the system. It is not what its proprietors say but what Hood’s Sarsaparilla does, that tells the story of its merit. Be sure to get Hood’s and only Hood's. Parely vegetable, Hood's pills, 25¢ derstand, is 60 per cent ou 60 per| IN OUR BOYS CHILDRENS You'll ttle Captain BAYWE—-Double Seat Double Hnee Taped Seams, ARE—-Double Breasted Actually All YAool Best Wrearing Suit cn Harth FOR—--School Wear Hvery Day Wrear Rough and Tumble Wear. “Little Captains’ = $3.50, Don'tkorget! YOU CAN ONLY BUY THEM OF US. Let us show you those Nobby 33.50 Bring in the boys. hats for 50c. $1.25 Knee Pant Suits 75c. Mens 8 Bors Find the largest Stock and thebest val- ues ever offered by any firm in Bates Co. Overcoats we're selling at $2.50. $1.00 boys silk plush caps for 75c. sey caps for 50c—big bargains. fe St ee die ee ee aed ee OFT Pe ae Aamiiins oa- ANDO DEPARTMENT buts $3.60 $1.00 boys stiff and Fedora 75 boys Jer- Boys 25c caps l5c. Child's Oe oh mltAYa FITTERS In giving a short biography of Un- cle Marion Todd, the Merwin Tele- phone says of him: “Mr. Todd was born in 1823 at Barry, Clay county Mo., being in his 70th year at the time of his death. He had been a faithful husband and father for 44 years, and leaves a wife and seven children. He was a consistent mem- ber of the Christian church for nearly 40 years and an active worker in ev- ery good cause. He was a man wielding a vast influence in the community and state in which he lived.” Albert Moore, formerly with C. Hagedorn, in this city, but now en- gaged in the photograph business on his own account at Hamilton, Montana, renews his subscription for 1894 Hesentalarge package of photographic views of his section of country which by request we have tured over to C. Cummings. They were very nice and well executed. The Times is glad to learn that Mr. Moore is doing well in the far west and hope to continue to hear of his prosperity. The county court met Tuesday morning and rescinded their agree ment made with the merchante Monday and raised the basis of as- sessment from 36 to 45 per cent. Under this basis if the merchant files another statement with the clerk within two weeks from Oct. 10 the suit against him will be dismissed and if he fails or refuses,prosecution will go on. The Trwes hopes the merchants will accept the compro-! mise and stop further proceedings. | ‘The Sunday school convention held in the court yard Saturday was wellattended and a splendid time was had. The crowd was nicely seated and an elevated platform was erect- ed against the east wall of the court house for the singers. A string band was present and assisted the singers. T. W. Legg, A. H. Cul- ver, Judge Brown and others did effective work in carrying out every detail of the programme. A num- ber of speeches were made by the clergy and visiting gentlemen, among whom were Judge N. M. Givan. and attorney Bynum of Har- risonville. Our good friend T. E. Grider, of near Merwin, took a little enconomi- cal freak last week and came in and stopped the booming Tiuxs. The women folks finding out what he had done fired him back to town Monday and made him subscribe again. When he came into the office he said “its no use trying to stop the booming Truzs the women folks will have it, here is the cash send it along again.’ The Times is proud to have the friendship of .the ladies, and will try and continue to deserve their good opinion. Pitcher’s Castoria. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria. Children Cry for New Store- New Goods. ED HULSE has just opened out a new FRESE STOCK OF GROCERIES In the Allen building, SOUTH SIDE SQUARE. Fem dealing and LOWEST PRICES will be my Motto. All old friends and many new are respectsully invited to call ED HULSE,