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} ] | { SNAPS IN | r : = We shall offer special inducements in rT all working garments this season. a 3 Note these prices as you can not @ duplicate them. | We offer 50 dozen heaviest denim overalls—with felled seams—copper ‘lla rivetted—that have never been sold J for less than 65 cents, our price while to they last only 50 cents. ger ? ; per 20 dozen heavy chambray shirts, cut ut . Pe “ extra long, full 36 inches, with yoke and double stiched—usually consid- ered good value at 50 cents, our bar- gain price only 38 cents. Men’s cotton socks—with ribbed tops knit on the usual 10 cents, 3 for a Aaron Badgley favors us with 2 renewal Say, “Side Tracked” is coming‘ and the parrot said, “Let's go. Let’s go." Our esteemed young friend, O. B Shackelford, cailed and subscribed | for the best paper in the county. Our old friend E. C. Ogburn, of Spruce township, has moved his family to Shawnee. Oklahoma, where they will reside the coming season Fred Emerson Brooks, the best audience entertainer had in the course of lectures, at the opera house to morrow, Friday night. Now is the season to look over your garden tools; if in need of any | be sure and go see that elegant lice of hoes, rakes and kindred goods at | Frank Sara & Soy. It is reported from Kansas City that, on motion of defendant’s at- torney, the preliminary trial of E C. Dimmett, held for complicity in the express robbery, was continued to March 17th. Prosecuting attorney Clark was successful in convicting every whis key case before the court amounting in all to 28. Convictions for forgery one, three for burglary, one for running a gambling house. J. M. Boreing, postmaster at Rockville, was subpoenied in the Hamilton case, and failing to eome Judge Lay issued an attachment and sent the sheriff after him. The court fined him ten dollars and costs. quarter style, our bargain price is 5 cents a pair. Good work shoes at $1.00 a pair and om 8 st a= the best values we have ever offered at the price notwithstanding the rise en en in leather. et 1p F. Chickens Chickens Eggs Eggs The highest market price paid for both at Fraxx Sara & Son. 13-tf BUTLER WEEKLY TIME S { LOCAL ITEMS To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab- lets, All druggists refund the meney itit fails to cure. 25c. 3-6m a) Undertaking in all its branches at | J- W. Hali’s, N. Main street, Butler. Don’t forget .Fred Emerson Brooks at the opera house to morrew night. ni Tres telephone number 37. ; 4 | va not so mucha joke to mis3 Geo. E. Allison has his paper set | something tbat can be enjoyed, forward to Jan. 1, '99. | therefore, don’t miss “Side Tracked.” J. W. Hall agent for ths celebrated | 0} lar i -B: Ge iacck cover. 17 3t ur popular representative G. B | Ellis made usa pleasant call Tues- day. Attention will be called to his announcement for re nomination later. L. ©. Culbertson, of Jerseyville, Ill, favors us with a renewal. Afull line of fresh garden seed® now on ealeat Frank Suir & Son Our young friend Jesse Summers, of Independexce, was shaking hands !with his old friends on our streets | the last of the week, and called and { favored us substantially. H. Clive, publisher of the Foster | Beacon, was in the city Monday and called to see us. A man in Ohio once sold his shoes enable him to attend “Side Track- ed.” Wm. E. Walton returned from his | visit to Colorado Saturday evening | He left Mrs. Walton at Ft. Collins jand reports her health not much j improved over what it was when she | went west. E. T. Burge, a prominent young _ That sterling democrat and prom- farmer of the Foster neighborhood, |inent farmer D D. Peeler bas his has the Tres cent to his addeess. | Subscription set ahead. His name jappear3s in the announcement col- | umns for Sheriff, to which due notice | will be called later. That excellent lady, Mra Julia LaFollett, of Summit. again favors us with a renewal. Dr. C. A. Lusk,a prominent young Physician of Nyhart, will make the race for coroner of Batss county, before the democratic convention W. E. Holt, son of E. E. Holt, the true blue demoerat of Hudson, gave} us a pleasant call last week while here on business. He reports things flourishing and farmers getting | ready for business. Our esteemed old friends, B Ogle and wife, bave moved to the Badgley | farm south of town and renewed for | the Tives changing it from Virginia to Butler. | The executive committee of the Bates County Sunday Sehool Asso-! | ciation at their last meeting accept- | led the very kind invitation of the} 8. S of Rich Hill to hold the annual | county convention'there—time to be announced later. _Peter Well, a highly respected citizen of Elwood, Ind., is _ visiting his daughters. Mrs. Peter Lane and Mrs John O'Rourke, of Butler. He will probably remain a month. Our popular conductor friend R. G. Trickett, of Nevada, was in the city the first of the week looking after his property and shaking bands with his mary friends Dr. O. F. Renick informs us that} he will be a candidate for renomina tion to the office of coroner. He} has filled that position very credit- | ably fer twoterms. His standing as} a pbysician makes him 8 very form. idable candidate. Now 1s the season for planting early potatoes, we have afresh lot of Minnesota Early Ohio and Rose at ‘rank Suita & : z Frask Sata & Sox The Tives sanctum was compli- mented on Saturday afternoon by a pleasant call from Miss Alice Me- Lain, of Reynard and Miss Nora Wayland and Miss Butler. of Pleas- The democratic city primary was changed from Friday night to this evening. Every democrat in the city who desires good government |ant Gap, three charming young should help nominate a good ticket. ' ladies. jand Jule Walters’ great play, ‘Side Tracked,” a comedy with a unique plot, many high-class specialties, a wealth of beautiful scenery, and marvelous mechanical effects, will be presented at the opera house Mon day night, March 14th. We are sorry to note the serious illness of Dr. Elliot Pyle. He is one of the pioneer business men of our city, and by his honorable and up- right demeanor throughout a long business career has retained the confidence of our people. We trust he may soon regain his health. Our enterprising young friend Sid C. Alexander, of Burdett, compli- mented us while in the city Tuesday. He recently purchased the Mudd store at that place and has gone into the mercantile business. He is a worthy young gentleman and is deserving of success. We see from the announeement columns of the Vernon county pa- pers that our old friend Dick Shields isa candidate for Recorder of that county. He was formerly a prosper ous farmer of this county and a true blue demoerat, and his old friends in Bates would be glad to hear of his promotion. The cases against W. P. Hall, of Adrian, for the illegal sale of whiskey came up before the court Tuesday. On two counts he was fined $100 and costs and on six counts he was fined $40 each and costs, amounting in all to about $700. His license as a druggist and pharmacist was re- voked by the court. A spirited debate was had at Mt Carmel Chureb in Charlotte town- ship on last Friday night. The question was that Prohibition isa American people. Those who affirm ed were Chas Morrison, Taze La Follette and Ben Parker; Pleasant Hill, R L Harper and Mr. Steele denied. The judges decided in favor of the aflirmative. Charlie West, who was arrested some two or three months ago, upon a charge of defrauding J. H. Bow den in a certain real estate deal, has again been arrested upon a charge growing out of the came tremsaction. He was taken to Stockton last Mon- day where he gave bond for bis appearance at the preliminary exam ination, which will take place before Justice Mathews of that place next Monday —E!Dorado Sun, 3d. The much abused Ex. is responsi- ble for perpetrating the following upon an unssspecting public: “A man purchased groceries to the amount of 34 cents. When he came |to pay for the goods he found he | bad only a dollar bil’, a 3 cent pices and a 2 cent piece. The storekeeper had a half dollar and a quarter. They appealed to a bystander, but he had only two dimes and a peony. After some difficulty the change was made to the satisfaction of all. How was it done?” Miss Florence Duley, a handsome sprightly young lady, with esergy and brains, is editor and publisher of the Rockville Leader In a little tilt with Santford Herdy, | of the Reflex, she has the following spicy retort: “He accuses us of an attempted boycott. We're guilty. We've tried for nigh on to thirty years to get a ‘boy caught.” But we wish to say, if we had succeeded, | and he kad proved as good for noth- | lost no time in letting him loose.” failure and high license the best for Missouri State Bank. In another column we publish the i of the fi official Missouri statement Secretary of State leposits of $169 band and in other t check $96,606.64, per cent of total d sits in available ce The t is a strong one and sh Bask to bein first class condition Under the management of those able financiers, | Wm. E. Walton, President and J R. Jenkins, Cashier, this bas the unbounded confidence of the |public andis getting ite full share! | of business institution W. H Ru2aavs, of Walker, was in| | the city Friday, having come down! jto return an escaped patient named | | Bush to the esylum. | | Mr. Rumaus met the man walking in the road south of Walker, and| gave bim a seat in his carriage He | |sood discovered that his compavion |wasaluoatic and accordingly tuok him into custody and returned him | to his old quarters —Nevada Mail. Giles W. Clardy is presenting his claims ‘to the democratic through our announcement column |for Recorder of Bates county. Mr. Clardy has served the people of But ler as mayor for two terms with abil ity and distinction. He is one of the foremost real estate men in this sec- tion of the state and has done more te turn immigration in this direction than any man inthe county. He is an old resideut of Bates county, having come bere directly after the war. He moved to Clay county for a few years but returned to make this his permanent home. He is a gentleman of high standing, of splendid business qualifications, a life-long democrat and always takes an active part iu the success of his party. He is a man of positive con victions, honorable and upright in his transactions and would make a very popular and efficient officer. .. PLANTING TIME. It’s planting time for the farmars, and shrewd, indeed, is he who gives the most careful attention to the seed he buys. A profitable harvest can not be cured unless the seed is carefully selected and properly planted. What is true in regard to seed planting n SHOE BUYIN eful and economical man or wo- ctsa shoe adapted to the use they'expect to put it to The man who followa the plow. should plant—his feet ina pair of our oil grai shoes—congressor buckle at - — - $1.25 If he wishes to take a day off and go to town then he should plant—his f 8 pair of our Satin Calf Shoe, lace or gress at = =. #7 If you will plant your feet and the feet of your family in thé Shoes we recommend you will not be disappointed at the result. Drvsdale & Keasling. 000 90000000000 CFOSOSCCCOOe Capt. John W. Hannah died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Har- lan C Turner. in Mt. Sterling. Ky., Tuesday morning March Sth. His remains were expected in this city last night and he wiil be buried be side his wife in Oak Hill cemetery Csptain Hannab is au cld land mark of Butler, coming here in its early days just after the war. He was wealthy and for years his name was connected with every public enter- prise of city and county. In the latter seventies he built the Palace Hotel He was always a public spirited citizen and a prominent man iu the community. Atcne time be was nominee for congress on the re- publican ticket snd made a very creditable race. He icaves one son apd four daughters, | | | One of the most genial and popu lar gentiemen whose names will be before the democratic convention is John G Cantrell, of Shawnee, who will ask for the nomination of Re corder Mr. Cantrell has been a resident of Bates county for thirty | years, always attends the couveation | party's sucesss at tho polls He was the first clerk of Grand Riyer town- |ship after the towuship orgauization jwas adopted, assessor of Shawnee \fora number of terms, but this is the first county office he his ever asked for. Ha bas been a staunch | democrat alt his I:fe, and in this | respec: follow2a in the footsteps of He is justrious,honest |his aucestors a courteous, | clever gevtiema> }and hovorable in |very popular with bis thoroughly ladd strength to the tick-t and mute bi. dealings and is +ighbor-; 4 compet-vt asd wo | very efficient officer. Am locate J W. Halarvew \furniture nod udertaking store, |south room, Pace Block N Main st., in jing as some that we know of who where I wili be pleased to meet all \have been caught, we would have| my friends and acquaintances. Call. 17-3t Wx. A. Pexrzz | party} and takes an active part in the} $ ¢ Se —— —— AAAPP AD RG ; ~ es Model} ‘gree - é at $1.00 ; faction. Have vou see the ¢& NEW DRESS GOODS 3 3 SPRING WRAPS g re | Melcibbens. OX full size Give us a look. ; While you are trading, why not trade at the whitest, cleanest and cheapest house in town. F. Surra & Sox. T. E. Brattep, a prominent young farmer, south of Butler, has the Tines sent to bis address. Cur substantial young friend S C Dobbins, places us under renewed obligations. NEW Furniture. Stoves and a full line of general Household goode, with prices to suit the times. You are invited to call J. W. Watt, 17 3t UP-TO DATE Hearse. Butler, Mo. The Hamilton Trial. The mcst important case tried at this term of court was that of F. V. Friday evening. About one hundred witnesses were subpoenied. The | given before the Grand Jury ina whiskey case. It daveloped that the prosecuting witnesses were those whom Mr. Hamilton, in bis capacity jas deputy president, bad turned |dewn in post office contests. The theory on which the defense con- | ducted its ease was mélicious spite. Prosecuting Attorney Clark was as- jaisted by W. W. Graves The de lfense waa represented by W. O. T. W. Silvers and C. A. | Denton. The case was botly contest- ed by both sides, and the summing up before the jury was ably and | forcibly done by each of the gentle- | men mecstioned above. The care was given to the jury Friday evening at six o'clock, and failing to agree the court discharged them Saturday afternoon and continued the case to the next term | Jackeoo, Work Resumed. fter attack of the grip, I pro f Hood'sS auf eared a bottl and began tal time I was able to re Last spring I was tre tired feeling. but Hood relief from this diff d in a short ¢ my work ed bat Sarsapariila with soon gave me v also.”—Walton Blend. Platts burg, Missou only pills to arillg Cure Hood's Pills are the | take with Hood's S all liver ills. farmer | indietment was founded on evidence | No trouble to Show Also a full line | of undertaking goods and a fine New | A FEW OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERINGS Spring Clothes. Our Black Cheviot Suits French faced at $ 4.00 Our all Wool Suits, French faced $5 to 10.00 Our All Wool Clay Suits $7 to 12.00 Our Boy’s Long Pants Suits $2.50 to 8.00 Our Childrens’ Suits $1 to 3.50 Our Men’s Black Cheviot Pants at 1.00 Our Nobby Pants $1.50 to 1.00 30 doz. Men’s and Boys’ Colored Shirts -20 Goods. JOE MEYER, The Clothier. Farmers’ Bank. The official statement of the con- dition of the Farmers Bank of this city appears in another column. It stauds very high not only with its patrons but also with the State banking department which bas su pervision of ite business. This fact alone assures tke public of the solidity of the institution and acceunts for the heavy increase in the business of the bank. Mr. E. D. Kipp, who has served as casbier since ite orgavization ten years ago. has the full confience and esteem of the public in his management of the bank. He is most ably assisted by Geo. W. Newberry and G. P. Wyatt, | Assistant Cashiers, who are popular Hamilton on # charge of perjury, | The jury was selected end the trial | begun Thursday and completed late | and affable officers We wish them continued prosperity. Judge of Probate William M. Dalton aske the democratic party to review his four years of service in that office and if found worthy and competent asks an indorsement by a renominatios. No officer ever in the | court house gave closer attention to duty and looked after the details more carefully than bas Judge Dal- ton. The claims of the widows and orpbans of this county have been administered fairly, equitably and justly by him. His office and papers have been kept in splendid shape and the public has bad no cause to complain ef his treatment. In fact Judge Dalton bas made an ideal Judge of Probate. We understand the effice pays but little, scarcely enough to support his family Judge Dalton’s high standing asa citizen and long party service is well known to our people. If nominated Le would be elected and continue to make one of the best Probate Judges the county ever had ee SS Is your hatr ? Ir Cen ly another Ayer’s Slatr Vigor