The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, January 14, 1897, Page 1

BS oMiTAL - - - | gURPLUS FUND safe Depository for all funds committed to ur T.C. Boulware Geo L Smith John Deerwester JR Jenkins HH Piggo J. R. JENKINS, Cashier. Virginia Items. friends if you wish the Virginia news for Aaron what he does for you, tell him all = the news you hear ‘Traes goes to friends in other states that | eet up ‘till eleven, Toresd what happens you and what other folks do in 1807. 20-lb turkey gobbler, belonging Sarah Ogle, strayed away Christ- ‘gar, and she will be very thankful if one can tell her where it is. “Fd Dudley is buying furs, turkeys, dacks and geese. unt Betty Dudley, who spent the jays with her son Bob, at Joplin, feturned home last week. “Lorin Williams and Nando Slich- n,of near Amoret, were hauling t to Butler last week. bert Foster lost a fine turkey y night. He followed the parties d brought the turkey home. Ed Dudley says he was not marriea d does not know how every one e knew more than he did. | Elder Blake preached at the Chris- ; a church Sabbath, and at night Dis brother and wife, of Passaic, were to hear him. They had not met several years, Ben Lent, of Kan nily of Sherd Cope. Jas Beckett, who has been living fin Adrian the last year, moved back to his farm a few weeks ago. His son lly has built a house on his father’s rm and moved there. “David Bean and Joe Whinnery are the sick list. is visiting the Missouri State OF BUTLER, ves Deposits, Loans money, Issues Drafts and does a general Banking business. ‘We solicit the accounts of Farmers, Merchants and the public generally promisi ‘liberal acc mmodation in the way of loans to our customers. | Booker Powell C R Radford TJ Wright ‘Thanking the public for their confidence and liberal patronage during the pas rs, we solicit a continuance of the same promising honest and conserv ati ent, With etrict attention always to the wants ol our customers Bank MO. | $55,000.00 2,500.00 nga Weare prepared to extend our charge. Frank M Voris tt JM Christy RG West Wm E Walton man- Ws. E. WALTON, President. would bea eandidate for Justice of the Peace this spring. All eyes were fixed on Mr Cowan, until a rabbit hunter asked him if he would enforce the game law if elected, then ques- tions came from all quarters. Wool grower Simpson asked him if he would puta tariff on wool; exporter Hensley wanted to know if he would cheapen the transportation of stock to market; Foreman Hussey, of the Virginia Packing Co, wanted toknow if he would progecute the farmer that sent cholera hogs to the Virginia stock yards; farmer Vogt asked him if he would raise the price of farm products and cheapen the manufac- turered goods, and thus it went until Mr Cowan wasthoroughly interview- ed. From the expression of his f it was plain to be seen that he v S$ | troubled. Chairman Morrison quickly took in the situation and taking Mr Cowan by the arm, led him to his rvom in the Pacific Hotel. Chairman Morrison refused to say anything about Mr Cowan’s condition at a late hour to-night. AARON, JEFFERSON Civry, Mo., JAN. 9, ’97. J.D. ALLEN. My DEAR Srr:—It may be the peo- ple of Bates Co. are interested in what is going on at the Capital and in the success of the several gentle- men of our county who are located here. I shall not attempt to report anything of the daily proceedings of the Assemply, as that may be found in the daily papers. The McKinley boom is a little off at ginia. Soon after the election we d two carriage shops, we now have only one. Jim Cameron has rented the Sam Dobbins farm for ’97. Miss Evans, who has been to K C for some time, returned home last week. Grant Garner is digging a well. JW McFadden put upice last week. The Virginia Literary is no more. Itclosed Friday night on account of lack of interest taken in the society. - MrGreen and wife, of Mount Car- -mnel, came to see airs H C Wilson, who has been sick for three weeks. She is improving very slowly. John Hussey, the Virginia butcher, has gone to killing chickens instead of hogs and rabbits. Nellie Lockridge was on the sick list Saturday. Rev Galbreth preached a mission- ary sermon at M E church Sunday. ~ Lonzo Neil and wife, of near Butler, Visited his brother, Harrison Neil, “Sabbath and attended church here. - Wesley Hensley, of Jackson Co, “visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. ‘Uncle Johnnie Furguson is confined tothe house most of the time. Steve Cook was able to be ont vis- iting Monday for the first time since September. Quite a number of farmers, hunters and wen holding high positions came to the quiet little city of Virginia Monday of last week, in spite of the terrific blizzard that was blowing snow at the rate of 50 miles an hour. They cracked a number of jokes and everything went well until Chairman Morrison intimated that WT Cowan 73 Sar BUTLER,2MO- FARM UOANS. et our on find thetn here when due “Monev to loan on farms at reduced rates of a Anteres y rptes are payable at our office | COUTT. We give | In the organization of the House the race for Speaker wasa very inter- esting one, Farrls, of Laclede county, being the successful candidate. Mr. Farris, while being a very plain, un- assuming man, is undoubtedly a man of considerable ability, honesty of purpose, and has a deep interest in the welfare of the common people. A joint caucus held last night nom- inated Senator Vest for U. S. Senator, however, it was plain to be seen that there wasa very strong under-current .in favor of Gov. Stone. Col. Wade, W. O. Jackson, T. D. Rafter, and other gentlemen have been here, and seem to have made a very favorable impression of Bates county people. I met Mr. Claud Clark at the Trea- surer’s office, and found him to bea courteous and clever young man who has many friends here. Yesterday we went to the peniten- tiary, where we first met 8. C. Alex- ander, who is just as jol!y asever and seems to be a favorite bere. Wenext met Zera Rayburn, superintendent of the dining hall. He feeds 1,240 men at his table, and everything in the can make it. Mr. and Mrs. Rayburn are very } leasantly located here and we hope the new management may retain them. to your readers to say that the feed- ing of all the prisoners here requires 340 gallons of coffee per meal, 25 bushels of meal or 1,000 pounds flour, 600 pounds beans, 1} barrels hominy per meal, 60 bushels potatoes per day. fee and watched them eat supper, and coffee. Rockville, in the Chapel hall and were shown many courtesies by him. It was now getting late and we did and Lukenbill, who have good posi tions here. Col. Pace, the warden, not visit him to-day. those in a position to know, that Col. Pace has made the State one of the most efficient officers ever position. witness the inauguration ceremonies, and we will soon be ready for active business. Gro, B. ELLIs. Austin Items. Cuarley Johnson, of Garden City, | for $105 this week. mules for $100. The Grand Army lodge gave an oyster supper Saturday. Wm Goodan will move to his farm, near East Lynne, this spring, this part of the country now. Daniel Gyear, | Patrick Shields rented the Widow Gosset farm for this year. fhe meeting at the 34 vilege to pay any time, Money ready | closed. NEES’ CLERK. geon as papers are signet, got i hall is as clean as brush and water It might be interesting We partook of a splendid cup of cof- which consisted of lightbread, syrup We met W. H. Mead, of not have time to visit Messrs Starke was busy with office work and we did lt is said by in this The Assembly will meet Mcnday to Joe Kemper sold a span of young There is but little work going on in| for Wi the tax coliector, says that the people have done well in paying their taxes, considering DUVALL & PERCIVAL, the hard times. 3en Hollaway will go to Harrison- Pee. 3 ville the first of the week to attend} Kansas City Times, was elected offi | it. { E church has} BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 1897. NO 9 IS GOV. STEPHENS NOW. ters voted for Watson, according to! | : ja fusion agreement. New State Administration In- augurated With Simple Ceremony. The electors held a morning ses | sion in the Governor's office and | organized by electing C. C Fogle ot | the First Congressional district | chairman, and TB. Anderson of | os Pettis county secretary. By « vote! BARCLAY ADMINISTERS OATH. of the Senators, the Senate chamber | —_—— | was offered the electors for an after-| E:ecutive Mansion Thronged at the Goverre | noon session. An interesting contest | or’s Reception Which Was one of the developed for the honor of bearing | Most Brilliant Social Events the State’s yotes to Washington. | Ever Seen at Missouri’s The Populists asked that ‘I. B An | Capital. derson, the Populist elector from the Jefferson City, Mo., dan. 11.—At| Seventh district, ba chosen. D. C about 12:30 this afternoon Lawrence | Allen of Clay county was placed in| Vest Stephens beld his right hand|20mination by Robert Lamar of| above his bead and said: “I do,” | Texas county, who urged in his can | after chief Justice Barclay had pro-|didate’s behalf his long service to| uounced the oath of office, and Mis-|the Democratic party and his bril | souri had a new governor. liant campaign in behalf of Mr | The ceremonies of the change of | Bryau. G. F. Rothwell of Randolph administration were simple but im |C?Unty, in nominating W O. Cox. pressive. The house chamber began|*#id that he asked the eelection of to fill early in the morning hours| bis candidate as a compliment to the and before the hour of the inaugura | Kansas City Times. Mr. Rothwell tion it was necessary to suspend |®a'd he did not have even a long business A great part of the crowd personal acquaintance with the gen which filled both floor and gallery tleman he placed in nomination, but was of the gentler sex. There were|the fearless and aggressive fight present visitors from all parts of the |™ade by The Times was a guarantee state. of kis Democracy. Shortly after 12 o'clock the door-| Tue fret ballot resulted: Allen, 5; keeper of the House announced the | Anderson, 5; Cox, 6; Hamilton, 1. “Senate,” and the house arose to| the second ballot stood: Allen, 4; receive the Senators. Speaker Faris |Auderson, 3; Cox, 8. On the third turned over the gavel to Senator| ballot Mr. Cox received nine votes, Peers, the president pro tem of the|9"d was declared elected. Senate, who called the joint meeting to order. Shortly after the proces sion escorting the retiring and in- coming Governors entered the hall The crowd was so great that it was with difficulty that the officials work- ed their way to the frout. First came the sergeants at-arms of the senate and house, then came the committes of escort of the senate and hovse, then all the mem bers of the supreme court foliowed "im Bt eays it is a boy. by the State officers, the retiring] J Wilson’s twin babies are Lieutenant Governor, John B. botherdd with croup. O'Meara, and the incoming lieuten : — ra the ae aot August H. Bolte. The great |‘UT<ey Talser of the neighvorhood. anes ee we cunlhere Pen it | She sok twelve turkeys the other day thgt weighed 240 ds. caught sight of the next two men war s pees ne Reh Hill, Sat. New Home Items. Seth Cope has quit making ax handleg and has gone in the cane busines. Polk Taylor has quit hunting rab bits sinte Charley Koontz has taken the field Robert Goodrun and family have return@l from a visit to relatives aud ‘ben at Johnstown. They went down on New Years day and the stofm prevented them returning They were Wm J. Stone and Lon|urday. V. Stephens, arm in arm. It was| Mrand Mrs Sauffer visited at not the first applause, however, for Sprague, Sunday ates when Mrs. Lon V. Stephens entered oe ce Morris talks of building among the crowd and sought a seat she was recognized and greeted with an outburst of hand clapping. As the procession worksd slowly down the aisle the Governor elect had time to exchange greetings with the members of his own family who were seated together in the front of the room. When the party had been scated the soft heavy notes of an Organ threw the quieting touch of music oyer the great crowd and then from the gallery rang out the clear blended voices of the choir of the M. E. church (scuth) of Jefterson$ City one of the best musical organiza tions in the state. The music was the old hymn; “We Praise Thee, O, Lord” Then the Rev.C M. Haw- i £ Kaneas City r. : “= kius of Kaneas City offered a prayer Jim Yaubn is in Rackensack now Sheron Cope was at Robb’s mill this wepk and ordered a bill of lum ber to build a house in this vicinity Claréoce Morris has had consid ernble money made up for him since bis house burned. Tom Badget had a finger badly bitten last week. He won't tell what bit it. Mr. Stanfield of Foster while mining coal Saturday met with aserions accident, the roofing fell on himand broke one of his iegs iv two places. Lee Shelton met with an accident last week that was thought at first to be serious while driving spikes. Turner Boatright accidently struck him onthe hand witha spike ham- mer. Sheron Cope was in our midst Monday Sher is moving his farm | implements to this neighborhood. ——— Capital and Surplus, $54,000.00. OFFICERS D. N. THOMPSON, President. E. A. BENNETT, Vice President. E. D. KIPP, Cashier. DIRECTORS. JAS. M. McKIBBEN, J. EVERINGHAM, Hu. M CLARK WIX, D. N THOMPSON, JNO JNO. E.ISHUTT, J.J. McKER, EA E. D. KIPP, M. G. WILCON. i Tries to Kill, His Wife. 7 —Arthur were harder, and Judge Goldfogle Henderson, son inlaw of Benjamin of the fitth district court says that Sublett, living south of Sturgeon, upward of two hundred thousand sttempted to kill his wife last night human beings within the past twelve , by cutting her throat from ear to No Food or Shelter. New York, Jan. 9—Times never} Sturgeon. Mo, Jan. montks found themselves without | @*F With arazor. After committing food or shelter. the deed he ran out of the house, “The band of poverty,” said the pursned by Sublett, who was pre- judge, “laid most heavily on poor | vented from shootivg Henderson by people of my district. In this dis- | bis youngest daughter. Henderson's trict alone over 8,000 families were | Wbereabouts are unknown. dispossessed, and they averaged at | least four members each, making a! total of over 35,000 homeless ones. | I have never in all my experience | Great Assassin is Doomed. London, Jan. 6 —The celebration of the birthday of Mrs. Gladstone, ; wife of the great British statesman, seen so much svftering among the to day was unostentatious, owing to tower classes as within the year just | the presence of Armeuian deputa- ended. The statistics I have com-|tious and the unveiling by Mrs. | Gladstone of a memorial window in ies ano abee Gse realest: TS Hawarden church to the martyred ing was in the east side districts. Armenians. When business is good and money; In returning thanks, Mr. Glad- is plentiful the landlord obtains a | stone eaid. “While up tothe present steady and usually profitable reve- the career of the Sultan, who is the es | greatest assassin in the world, nue: | has been triumphant, all these tri- |umphe of wickedness and iniquity fare dvomed. I bave rong idea, | however, that the iniquities have not yet reached their close. Never- theless, a better day is in prospect ‘for the Armenians, as the weight Hannibal. Mo., January 9.—On 8! of disgrace now upon the seule north bound freight train that er | of the six powers isso great as to rived in Hannibal from St. Louis | force them to action.” Friday night were three passengers | area without the knowledge of thetrain{ A Law Suit of Fitty-Six Years. | Mt. Sterling (Ky.) Sentinel-Democrat. = . . | De J. B. Spratt returned Tuesday pres cs seni aaeion oe A \from Lincoln couuty, where he put cars were switched on aside track 8! the finishing touches to a lawsuit box car was found to contain a fam | which had been w court for fifty six ily of three—father, mother and an| years. Tuat ie, be got a note for infant. They were all very nearly | the purchase money of o tract of frozen, and they were taken into the | land which he thinks will be paid. eos ‘ a | The suit grew out of a settlement Union Station by the train men. of the estate of his grandfather, On being asked as to how they} Gordon Spratt, who died in 1840. came to be in the box car they said | The original suit was for $1,000 and that they wanted to go toa point | the matter had been so conducted : : _| that Dr. Spratt will realize but lit- in Iowa, and, having no money, con tle more than that sum He has cluded to beat their way. had charge of the case for twenty- The husband and father said that | four yrars. The defendants bave he bad been unable to obtain work | had possession of the land for fifty- in St. Louis and he did not want to/| eight years, paid no rent all that |go out on the streets to beg. He| time and get ove-half of the land for had held a good position up to the ah time of the election, when he was No wonder the republicay majori= discharged and could find nothing | ty in Illinors was large at the recent to do. |election. Two men were taken from They were cared for at the depot | jail at Petersbury, Meuard county, FAMILY IN A BOX CAR. They Rode From St. Louis and Were Hungry and Frozen. men. 1 Chief Justics Barclay then delivered | !ooking for a home, if he likes he the oath of office and it ceased to be | wijl move there in the vear future Governor Stone and became ‘Gov- | Jim. ernor’ Stephens. Governor Steph-! shied 1 tb Ss Prepari = A clive Work ’ re) > enator | ; salted caer earane ise ¥ ce Mexico, Mo, Jan. 10.—The Mex- Peers and after the applause had}. z : : : it . |ico Bryan Free Silver club which subsided, in a clear voiee, heard in} ee s Ten SKE | has a nembership of about 700, held every intonation in the furthest re-| eaeeeeest the court house. 16 cesses of the crowded hal}, he read} 2 i bis inaugural address. ex Senator Green Clay and others. was in Austin one day this week. ove Tha wndency was to favor perma Born, to the wife of James Franz a FORMAL VOTE IS CAST. | bas - =! eee i di fine boy. | ; nen t onganization avd frequent dis- Mr Finley sold a good young team jeussiows as the final success of Missouri's Seventeen Electoral Votes Are: “* ze ‘4 Given to William J. Bryan. | bimetaRism depends upon the stick- Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 11 — | i282 together of the school house, Missouri's electors met to-day avd | oWsship and town clubs and each eléctaral vote-of the Stael membet becoming an active worker m Jennings Bryan for | The Ways and Means committee President. Thirteen of the electoral | revising the tarifi have taken partic- votes were given for Arthur Sewall| ular a to extend invitations only for Vico President, and four to} to the manufuc‘urers to appear be ;|Thomas E. Watsoa for Vice Presi lea the committee and her of The | raise désired. The £ Héean ccntent | cial messenger to carry the vote to| the bills of the increase in | Washington. The four Populist elee i bie bays cast the dent W.O Cox, publis footing cost of i . Fs ' was ahdressed by John M. Barker, | mer is not in} during the night, and to day the | "ud vored for McKinley. At Mt: Ve = cd theic “fare | Vernon. in that state on the 2nd, patty eu ee heir dare 60) Henry Sebree and Hayes Chambers, | Quincy, where they hope to receive | eolored, were arrested by the demo- ‘assistance to further them on their) cratic central committee. cbarged way. A nice little purse was made} with illegal voting Thev were up for them by sympathisers, and \they will likely reach the end of itheir journey in a more comfortable home on a parole from the reform they voted.—Clinton | schoo’ when | Democrat | condition | They bad traveled over 100 miles | jin a box car without apy fire or avy | | thing to eat and the babe was al | most frozen. They did not give their | names. ' Rides to Jail in Lier Carrizg-. Clister, Mo, Jan 10 —Beecaus- | of her failure to pay au oceupation | tax, Mrs. Joseph Henderson, a lead | ling milliner. was fined $1 in a police leourt. She still refused to pay and | was notified that sbe would be lock led up at the appointed time. She} | got into her carriage and drove to, t she was lock | fice. Friends Absojuteiy Pure. Celebrated for its gteat } Itfal deplored ; upon their t and lic a eeegnes