The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 17, 1895, Page 1

VOL. XVII. Missouri State Bank BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 1895. OF BUTLER, MO. OAPITAL, - . Transacts a general banki mers, merchants and the public s busir eommodation in the way of loans to ot to loan on real estate at lowest rates, allowing borrowers to pay part or all at eny time and stop interest. DIREUTORs. | Alexander tad became enamored | Or. T. C. Boulware rhs Datcher in Deerwester: TR dentine Booker Powell H If Piggott C BR Radford TJ Wright Geo L Smith OTHER S‘TOCKHOLDERS, Dr W D Hannah Robert McCracken A McCracken E Bartlett argearet Bryner Lalu Brown Hurley Lumber Co HB Chelf J Courtney Robert Clark CP &SLColeman JK Davis Frank Deerwester D A DeArmond John Evans Dr J Everingham Edith Everingham C & E Freeman GB Hickman DB Heath Semuel Levy ness, We solicit the acc $110,000. this «1 its of far-| wounded ard Louis Jones ina seri- | THREE MEN SHOT. A Quarre! int Jones Family Ends in! { Tragedy. A a, Mo, Oct. 13.—There was | rrel in the Jones family here 1 aud the result is Ady) Alexander deud, Tom Jones fatally | BWOISOS ef $, SooooSex OVERLOADED WIT = — CQO QQ QOH CoS $ snerally, promising a safe de all funds committed to our char We are prepared to extend liberal ac- JK Rosier JW Reisner L B Starke Clem Slayback CH Morrison John H Sullens Peter Swartzendruber tory for} oy tory and en account of t.r Satab. ‘clock. ir customers, Funds always on hand | Jones’ «: occurred at 5 jof Jo: es Guu.zl.ter Sarab, a married left ber hus- band, aud was in } with Alexan- der. A few weeks ago she left her parents’ home and went to live with her lover's father and mother, but returned this afternoon in company with Alexander for the purpose cf getting ber elothes. There wasa stormy time. After entering the house the Frank M Vorle HC Wyatt "RG West Wm E Walton wowan, bu ad sve Dr W E Tucker W B Tyler E Turner Wm W Trigg Wm Wailis GP Wyatt Dr NL Whipple Max Weiner RG Weat John Pharis Double Murder Near Guthrie. Guthrie, Ok, Oct. 14.—United States Marshal Nix has word from | Lawson, east of here, that C. L. Mil- | ler and wife were murdered in cold blood by unknown parties Wednes- | day night, and Will Miller, the son 80 badly wounded that he can not ‘live. C. J. Miller is a brother of Bruce Miller, who was killed in the ‘same manner last fall. It is sup- posed that the McElroy gang, part of which is under sentence at Ft. ‘Smith for the murder of Dutch John ‘and Bruce Miller's wife and child a | year ago, committed the deed. The | McElroys committed the deed under the pretension of being a vigilant committee. There has always been bad blood in the neighborhood, which ig the old rendezvous of the} Doolin gangs of the creek country. Fish! Fish!! All persons in the state of Mis- souri desiring young black bass, croppie or German carp for public waters or private pond, should ap- ply at their earliest convenience to Phil Kopplin, Jr, Supt. Forest Park St. Louis, Mo., or to H. C. Car- son, Supt. St. Joseph, Mo., the most accessible to the applicant. The only expense is the cost of can (50c) used in shipping must be sent in advance. Express charges to be paid C. O. D. No fish, cans sent out C.0. D. A five gal- lon can will carry thirty or forty | small fish. All applicants will be Murdered in Cold Blood. woman's parents refused to let her have the clothes, and endeavored to Steubenville, Ohio, Oct. 14 —At|keep her from departing with Alex- Hopedaie, Ohio, last night, Mise|ander.The old man and son followed Buckingham, a highly respectable] her into the yard,the former endeav- lady, was met by a drunken man|oring to assist Sarah in making her named Leggett. The girl stepped|escape, resulting in a fight with off the sidewalk to avoid Leggett, | Jones and the son,and during which but he grabbed her by the arm, and] Alexander drew a revolver and shot with an oath drew a revolver and|Tom and his father, the bullet enter- shot her through the heart. He es-| ing the son's body infront just be- caped, but was quickly overtaken by |low the ribs on the right side, and a mob, which was about to lynch|coming out at the back, while the the murderer, when he was rescued}old man was shot inthe mouth, by officere. The people of the town|knecking all his teeth outon the The trouble | 4 Cut the Now that our goods are all in, we tind we are overloaded in every depart. ment. We bought earlier and heaveir than ever before « vance in the market which we bave all seen. But regard! we have decided to ating an ad- f all advances Hard n any house in Prices on Our Goods to Suit the and we will now sell you more goods for one dollar tha southwest Missouri. Times WE MEAN JUST WHAT WE SAY, THEY MUST GO AND WILL AT THE PRICES and don’t you forget it. We have the largest line of DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED DRESS GOODS IN THE CITY to select from. Over 109 Ladies Capes, 150 Ladies Jackets of the very latest styles to select wraps from. 150 Pairs of Blankets from 65c to 89 a Pair. Large line of Ginghams, Shirtings, Cottonades, Jeans, Muslins, Sheetings, Table Linens, Table Oil Cloths, Floor Oil Cloths, Towelinge, Flannels, Sanitary Cotton Flannels and the best 10c Cotton Flannels on earth. Duck Coats, Overalls, Pants, Shirts, Underwear of all kinds, Gloyes and Husking Gloves. BOOTS AND SHOES as we have told you before we bought all of our Boots and Shoes before the advance in leather and that we would continue to sell at the old prices, we will now say that we will the fish, which | are greatly excited. SETTLEMENT DOCKET. vember Term, 1895. 1st DaY, NOV. 11TH, 1395. Eatates. Jay N & Minnie Brooks, J W Brooks GQ &C 8 J Brooks, E A Brooks, admr Jesse C et al, John Lyle Guardian Alice Crooks, Peter Crooks Curator Martha M Cowgill, Pleasant Hill@ & C Clarles Deaney, W P Connell G & C Sarah E Duncan, Sue E DuncanG &C 2ND DaY. James Eckles,S A Kckles Admr Geo Fleming, J W Ennis Guardian Joseph L Gander et al, Grant Gander G & C | Lula Gtllmore, H! W Gillmore Guardian Wilburn Gibson, R C Wright G & C | Lula B Hoffman,W R Hoffman,Guardian Walter Hays et al, J C Clark Curator 3D DaY. Adolph Kaufman, Martin Kaufman G & C George W Lee, George W LeeG &C Chas Langworthy, David Nibbett Guardian. W L Liggett, J R Galiaway Admr William A Hay, Henry Hay Guardian | Gertie C Moore et al, C H Moore Curator notified a few days in advance of shipment. J. T. Crisp, Chairman Mo. Fish Com. Mrs. Cummings Wants Damages. Milan, Mo., Oct. 12.—Mrs. C. G. Cumminge, of Linneus, who was ar- rested on tho charge of poisoning | her husband in order to collect his 33,000 life insurance, and was dis. charged by a Lynn county grand | jury, it is said, has employed able counsel and will bring suit for dam- ages against every daily paper, re- porters and the Associated Press for damages. The insurance companies will now take up the fight and it yet may end in an indictment. The iron output in the United States has now reached 200,000 tons per week, and a further increase is expected. This is one of the best proofs ef the revival of business. The good times are returning be- yond any doubt, and the general outlook is encouraging for all classes.—Ex. Edwin A Marshall, WR Marshall Guardian | Spencer McCutchen et al, J P Edwards Curat’r | David McGaughey, L B Allison Admr Walter Nafus et al, John Geneh Guardian | 4ru Dar. | Chas P Pitchford et al, BB Uthey Guardian Geo W Nafus, John Gench Executor | Chas M Reel, Wm H Reel Guardian Nertoo E Siggins, Wm A Sigains G &C Carrie Sharp, Henry C Sharp Guardian Geo W Shafer, Geo W Shafer G &C Chas Warford, C M Teeter G & C Marry Steele et al, J C Clark Guardian brn Dar. May Nafus, Lucy Nafus Guardian Jno G Stevenson, Jno B Stevensen Admr Wm MoGaughey, margaret wcGaughey Exe Dantel Barber, C A Bird Guardian Chas E Sevier, W P Sevier Admr W Ai Wayland, N L Whipple Executor marvin Welker, Harriet B Welker Admr Floyd Wemett et al, Wm Page G&C martin J Badgley, Wm A Badgley Admr Glena S Bowling, P J Bowling Guardian myrtle B Cox et al, Nancy Jane Cox Curator John J Taggard, Jehn Tazgerd Admr Hermin E States et al, G M States Guardian Camaie Cooper et al, CH Cooper G & o. STATE OF MISSOURI, | ,,. County of Bates, to be a true and correct co) docket for the term of the ‘ mencing on the lith day of November, 1385. fant 48-46 1 of October, 1395. the Mtn dey oe, DALTON. Judge of Probate. Jas Blizsard et al, Jesse S Blizzard Guardian | critical condition. Archie L Hamilton et al,John M Elliott,guard. Chas W Stewart et al,GeraldineLStewartG&c|one of the most extraordinary in John J Shannon et al, Mary A Shannon G & C Bessie Shephard Elizabeth Shephard Executor ty the above and foregoing I hereby certify the hie Veses pevte tom bate Court com- Witness my hand and seal this left side. He spit out his teeth and the bul- let,but before duing so drew a revol- ver and shot Alexander twice, the Probate Court Settlement Docket No-| first bullet entering the left side of the neck, and the second penetrating the forehead just above the temple and entering the brain. Alexander is dead, while Jones’ son is in a most Medical Men Puzzled. Cheyenne, Wyo, Oct. 14.—Mre. John A. Grover who died at Lara- mie yesterday of starvation, had taken no nourishment except a glass of milk for over two months. From 200 pounds in weight che wasted away to 75 pounds. A most extra- ordinery circumstance in this con- nection is that the alimentary canal failed absolutely to perform it’s of- fice for ten weeks prior to death. medical annals—offering as the only possible explanation the theory that some brain disorder interfered with the natural processes of the body in such a way asto prevent physical wasting away. She lost the power of speech two weeks ago and made herself understood by signs. She apparently suffered no pain. She was a half sister of the world-known Sarah Althea Hill Sharon. An Honest Old Pensioner. New Youk Evening Post. The Carolina state auditor has re- ceived an application for a pension from a most interesting character, Local physiciaxs regard the caso as | Q}. P viz: Elijah Walker, a well known citizen of Moore’s Creek township, Pender county, N. C. Mr. Walker is now 101 years old and he enlisted asavolunteer in the Confederate service when 67 years old, jalthough past the age of exemption from mil- itary service. He fought all through the war and was severly wounded several times, having been shot in both hands which latter wounds partly disabled him. Notwithstand ~ DUVALL & PERCIVAL. BUTLER, MISSOURI. FARM LOANS. ing this fact, however, he refused to accept the pension he was entitled that he “did not think it right as long as he was able to support him self.” Now however, he saya that he is ro longer ableto “make a living,” to from the state, on the ground! aod has applied for the pension for! School Shoes, Boys You'll save money tion will be given oo oo 0 0. 0 0. 0 4 ¢ > > © 6 ¢ 0 ¢ 6 6 0 0 6 0 4 ¢ ¢ « oo 4 6 o eee oe + 6 + 0 oo + oo oe tee DIVIDE THE OLD PRICE WITH YOU and we haye a larger and better line than ever was shown by us before. Dress Shoes, Pointed toes, Plain toes, and anything you want in the shoe Parties Who Have Not Beught Their Fall Bills tage of these prices now while you can use the goods. Lane & Adair. Best Lighted Room in the 'Fown. Boots, Mens Boots” -: Se Winter Shoes Ladies Heavy Po PP Py Pp ng Pe CPG Pe ee NS, SOCK IOP EPP PEP PEE PES line you can find in our house. by taking a look through our large stock. Special atten- to parties wanting bills of goods. Call and take advan- oo + © © ¢ 0 oe ¢ ae POOOOS SQQqoqQOQeOQoageOonees bave died and several are still suffer- ing from the deadly trichinw infee- tien. Dr. E. R. LeCourt, of Rush Medical college has prepared speci~ mens from the portions of the walls of the iatestines sent to Prof. Haines | for examination, and has made a careful diagnosis of the causes which led to the seven deaths of the guests at the wedding of John W.} Talpin and Anna Gage, Sept. 11th. Nearly eighty people have been suf- fering since the wedding feast. Dr- LeCourt’s decision in the matter as to the cause of the deaths and infec- tion settles beyond a doubt that the | bam hastily cooked for the wedding cupper caused all the suffering. A great many people believed it a case of malicious poisoning. Killed While Stealing Fodder. Sedalia, Mo., Oct. 13.—The badly decomposed body of a man supposed tobe John P. Miller, of Snyder, Kingfisher county, Olka., was found in a corn field a mile east of town te night. The man had a bullet hele iv his forehead, and had lain on his back about a montb. In his pockets were found a letter from CU. |R. Seigler, Adrian, Ill., directing Miller to start for Illinois with a pair of mules belonging to Seigler. He wasto purchase a wagon anda {he received the fatal bullet in his | | forehead, falling backward, with the | | fodder still in his arms. Murdered and Cremated. Chillicothe, Mo., Oct. 14.—The | maysterious murder and attempted cremation of the body of the victim | by firing hay ricks on the Patterson SIENA . , farm ten miles south of Chillicothe fi ve negroes confined in jail at this Saturday night, was cleared up to- place charged with assault upon! Zs ; Miss Lena Bratvogel were released nad = das as te aden Olen ) body is concerned. It proved to be this morning, as they could not be} ae < identified. This afternoon a negro| that of William E. Ellis, aged about | as named Walker was arrested at Nor-| wb oad of Chullicotie- a vee borne acd brought to Carrollton. | unmarried, and lived with his step- He was taken to the young lady's i mother, Mrs. Fifer, of this city. home, but she stated that he was They Were the Wrong Men. Mo., Oct. 14.—The i Carrollton, Last Saturday about dark some not the right party, and the officers | ™*" Sore a yee buggy to oe released him. A large party are| gate at Mrs. Fifer’s and called him huating for the scoundrel, and they j out to the fence. He soon returned carry with them what is called a/ to the house and told his family that | “ham sandwich.” It is a coil of eot-| he was going out riding and ,would | ton rope. If they arrest the right |return soon. He did not mention | man and he is identified he will get | the name of the man and no more the “hamieendwsch 2 | peeing ee cots a aged untal a Sunday, when the family heard of ; In Connecticut last Monday 168 | the wurder and gota Reahie of towns held elections, and at all of | the retuante of clothing found. To- them women had the right to vote | day his sister went with the coroner on school matters. But comparse | 44 others to the ecene of the mur- a me women appeared at the der and positively identified the ls, aod im some towns not one | bod i am a vote. Woman suffrage orators | Fase pry The should make some remarks on the | corpse was brought here this after- | subject of neglecting political duties. | noon and identified by others of his —Ex | family. Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U.S. Gov’t Report Money to loan{on farms atfreducedsrates(of interest. Your Notes are ;Payable at our Office and youffind them here when due. We give yousprivilege to pay at any time. Money ready as soon‘as papers are signed. 33-tf. the future, but for no “back arrear- ages.” His application was prompt- ly granted. | would send him $25 for the purpose. | | From the surroundings, as viewed j | by Coroner Groshem, it would seem | Seven Have Already Died. Chicago, Ill, Oct. 14—It is now determined that the seven victims of the Sabula, Ia., poisoning horror set of old harness, and that Seigler | that Miller was in the act of steal- ing the arm load of fodder to feed his mules when he was surprised by some one. Sinking on his knees, | cour