The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, April 21, 1898, Page 5

Academy commencement Monday and Tuesday evening next C. E, Dimmett Dead Charles E. Dimmett, local editor of the Democrat, died at 12 o'clock Thureday of last week, after an ill § ness of only a few hours. He had 2 been at work in the cfiice until 9 o'clock the night before, apparently in the best of heslth. He retired at 10 o’cicck, and at two in the morn Misses Oxfords 50c. (rrr nnn enanennnnnnnnnannnnn wy A proposition to compromise the bonded indebtedness of St. Clair county for $400,000 has been made |the people by the bondholdere; the debt against the county is over a million dollars. The compromise if accepted would be about 30 cents on the dollar W. W. Graves left for Jefferson City Sunday night, where he is as- sisting Attorney General Crow in OUR CANNON BALL SPECIAL | |ing he awoke his wife and complain ed of being very sick. Dr y This week is the st e ofjstylish and } ne ¢ - ing for men and boys that . ney) are selling at special and « $" tional prices ey are made in :- the latest cut and f the best _ $< and newest mixtures cksand 2 a stripes in fabrics, that must be ~~ seen to be appreciated. Boulware The }was immediately summoned. We offer this week a lot of Child’s a poi’ | doctor informed us that Mr. Dim-| ae oe wee e absent about four |» ett was unconscious when he arriv-| a days. The selection of Mr. Graves and M isses’ oxfords—oxbloods— ed and remained eo util his death, | being unable to tuke medicine It is| suppesed it was heart affection, as| that was hereditary io the family Robbers entered the home of| On account of relatives at a dis-| Robert Jennings six miles west of | tance the funerel services were post-| Humaneville, Polk county, Friday, poned to Sunday afternoon at 3| and compelled Mrs Jennings to give | yolock. The services were conduct up $300. The money had been bor- fe 2 : Z rowed to pay offa mortgage on the ed by Rev S D. Jewell, of the Pres- byterian church, ina very impressive farm. At the time of the robbery Mr. Jennings was absent from home.| manner. He speke very feelingly of his youth, home life and the yousg widow and little orphan children The following acted as pall kearers: E.D Kipp, W. F. Duvall, H.C. Clark, G. W. Newberry, J. B. Adair and R. R Deacon. The interment was made in Oak Hill cametery. The precession was very large and im posing. Mr. Dimmett was a young man of more than ordinary ability, active, energetic and persevering 1D what he undertook and it is ex- tremely sad that he should be cut down in his youth and strength. The bereaved widow and orphao children have the heart-felt sympa- thy of the entire e»mmunity in their sad efiliction. by Attorney General Crow, to assist bim is certainly a very flattering | ; | 1 : compliment to that gentleman’s legal | at the unusual low price of a half — dollar, all sizes. worth $1.25. LADIES $2.50 OXFORDS 2.00 LADIES $2.00 OXFORDS $1.50 {SLADIES $1.50 OXFORDS $1.25 Te LADIES $1.25 OXFORDS $1.00, There is no question that we save They are really The W. C. T. U. “Matrons Medal Contest,” at the Baptist church on last Thursday night was well attend- ed and a very entertaining and spir- ited contest was waged between Mesdames A. J. Olds, Frank Potter, CG. E Robinson, P. J. Jewett and Miss Anna Frey. Mrs. P. J. Jewett’s “Terrible Charge,” won the first prize and Mrs. OC. E. Robinson’s |**Qld Soupy” came in second best. The residence of F. A. Sparke, three miles southwest of Butler, was burned Monday night. The fire was discovered about 10 o'clock, the family being awakened by the smoke and having just time enowegh to get out. It was supposed to have caught from a defective flue, as the fire was discovered in the roof. J.S. Pierce informs us that he carries $250 insurance on the house and $150 on the household goods. ce ee. you from 25 to 50 cents on every pair of ladies shoes we sell. A very 7 Big $4 00 Mens Cassimere Suits. small profit satisfies us on these shoes-much smaller than exclusive shoe stores can afford to make. The new wayor, J.S Francisco, and aldermen, Robt. Deacon, Chas. S Ewin, Ed Wilhams, J. B. Adair, Arthur Wemott, and chief of police, Thcmas Kelley, elected at the recent city election, were inducted isto office Monday night. The council now stands seven democrats and one republican. The Mayor and Marshal are also democrats. The regular routine business of the assignment of committees was gone through with. Then the matter of the ap- pointment of a night-watchman and street commissioner was brought up and on consultation the permanent appointments were laid over until the next regulsr meeting night, two weeks hence. In the man time Charles Mudd, son of Sheriff Mudd, was appointed vigbtwateh. Mr. Mudd was not ac applicant for the pcsition and was selected on that account to serve until a suitable appointment could be made. Mayor Francisco desires to be very juii- cious in the management of city affairs end will take tims to weigh questions of importance to the town that bis administration may prove a $6 00 Mens Fine All Wool Suits. S6 75 Mens All Wool Worsted Suits. $4 00 Boys All Wool Suits. 35 00 Boys Nobby Suits. $1 50 Childs All Wool Suits. $2 50 Childs Fine Veste Suits. WE CAN SAVE YCU MONEY. Why not save that half dollar? YT. L Nelson, a prominent attor- ney of Stockton, Cedar county, and candidate for State Senator, was ia Butler Monday getting acquainted with the democrats, in company with W. T. LaFollette made us a pleas- ant call. Mr. Nelson is an educated, talented gentleman and would make the district a very creditable Senator. He ie a graduate of the State Uni versity, a class mate of A. W. Thur man. He ie a life-long demoerat, an active party worker and would be a source of strength to the ticket. Uncle Fred Cobb informs us that he is in receipt of a letter from his son J. A. Cobb, from Lake Bennett, : written the day of the big snow wee ur a =e ji slide at Chilkoot Pass, in which cEKEY T iS maany lives were lost. He was in BUTLER WEEKLY 1 IMES five miles of the pass at the time of Sa ine the avalanche, and passed over the LOCAL ITEMS snow a short time after and saw them ee To Cure a Cold in One Day | taking out the dead. His relatives Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab- aud friends were very uneasy about his safety, knowing he was in that lets, All druggists refund the meney if it fails to cure. 25c. 3-6m BGQBVSOS QDEBTSS COST SCVSHDS SSVee $1.00 Buys Men's Pants warranted not to rip. Joe Meyer. The Clothier. XROOOONK Our esteemed friend Sam Harvey, of Sedalia, remembers us with a substantial remittance. Mrs. A. B. Owen is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Reeder, in Mingo to township, she being quite eick. neighborhood. 5 h eee Auld peers us that he will} Rey. Dr. W. H. Evans, of Jackson, ena 0. is quarterly meeting services| Tenn, will begin revival services at : Tnazs telephone number 37. at Passaic Saturday and Sunday, the| the opera Tease Friday evening. a 14th and 15th of May. Dr. Boulware informs us that Mr. Walton isimproving rapidly. He is now able to be up and walk about his room end it is thought will soon be able to be out again. To Raxr—20 acres of good land 2} miles northeast of town. 22 26 McFarraxpv Bros. The postoffice fight is on at Rich Hill. County supervision of public i sehools for Vernon and Cedar coun- ties was beaten out of sight. John W. Duncan, candidate for recorder, gave us a pleasant call while in the city campaigning Sat- urday. April 22nd, under control of the Methodist pastors of the city. The other pastors and their people have been invited to unite in the meet ings Dr. Evans is an evangelist of wide reputation. For 20 years he has swept over the South and North as a fiame of fire and his eonverts are legion. Come to hear him. Judge Henry M. Ramey, of St. Joseph, was in the city the Jast of the week and in company with Mayor elect Francisco complimented as with a pleasant call He is a candi- | date for supreme court judge, and judging from the tone of the press in other sections of the state will have a very strong following. He was a candidate for this office against Judge Brace and came within a few votes of the nomination. He is a profound juige, and a genial, clever gentleman. He informed us that he would ask the copveation for the fu'l term of ten years. Rev. R M. Iovlow, for the past two ie ae A QUIET SURRENDER. i ae : a Ladies, Misses and Chidrens Low Cut Shoes. Our Bargain Counter has the largest assortment of low Shoes at prices cut less than 1-2 in two. Ladies ox. ‘76 and up. Misses ox. 4Qce and up. Childrens ox. 25e and up. ‘ Men and women quietly surrender-give up-after they examine our spring and sum- mer line of footwear and say that it is useless to hold out against such values at the prices we are making as there can be nothing better. Our Ladies ox- fords at 75c to $2.50 have nosu- periors and few equals. You never saw better shoes sold for the money than we are selling in men’s at$1.25 to $4.00 Come in and be convinced. Drysdale & Keasling. We hope the new mayor and aldermen will inaugurate a vigorous policy in regard to cleaning up the streets and alleys of§the town before het weather sets in. The Nevada papers tell of two car loads of heavy cannon which passed south over the M. K. & T. from Hannibal to Sabine Pass, Texas, last week, to bo used fer coast defense. Z. A. White was in the city Satur day secing the democrats and com ‘ plimeated us Zil thinks he knows Meeting of the new couacil Monday | q mighty good man for circuit clerk ~ night. jand he is acquaioting others of that | belief. | | Come in and see these goods at these prices. George G. Heary, whe is making an effective canvass for circuit clerk, paid his respects while in the city Saturday. Thos. Kelley pinned on the star a8 chief of police of this city, at the Esearcescr _The Free Press continues to in- set that the middle of the-road pop-| A sma'l frame residence on Ft. ulists will nominate a ticket and run | Seott street, near the railroad track Leg Crushed. The two men arrested here on the iy Chas Fiirter, a well keown brake- | charge of attempting to pags coun- man on the Miseouri Pacific railroad, terfeit money were taken to Nevada it straight through The contract for buildiag the new college at Merwin, has been let and work cn the building will begin at Once, so says the News. Robert and Ben Howertor, Chilkoot Pass, April 3rd. two Henry county boys, are reported to | have perished im the soow slide at jin the southwest part of town, bura- | ed Thureday night last. The prop- erty belorged to A. R Keeser, sec- tion foreman on the railroad. Take a look at our show window jand notice the extremely low prices }on our line of granite and Royal steel cooking vessele. Franx Suirs & Sox. | There were more fighters in Rich John P. Thurman, of Rich Hill,| pijja week ago than mosquitos in popular candidate for ci:cait clerk, | the Marias des Cygnes bottoms, but complimented us with a pleisan' | since a recruiting office has been eall while in the city Saturday. | opened in the city a radical change with | has taken place in their minds.— years pastor of the Baptist eburch of this o'ty, has resigned and accepted a call at Harrisonville. The resigna- tion was handed in against the) wishes of the officers and members of his chureh, who earnestly desired tbat he remain. The Tres regrets) very much to le:rn that Mr Inlow is to leave our city. i We can say in| his behalf that he Iraves our town | with the best wishes and highest} lesteem of this entire community, | laud we can say to the church at Harrisonville that a wise selection | was made in securing the valuable | | services of Rev Ivlow. i A PHYSICIAN'S KNOWLEDGE and skil avsil bim nothing if bis prescriptions #r+ bot carefully filled, and tt and his life endangered The potency of adrvg depende on e@ patient's money is wes'ed met with a bad secident at Adrian | jabout 5 o'clock Tbur day evening of | last week. He jumped off the freight train which was moving slowly, to | | opea the crossing. when the becl of | his shoe caught between the rsil and \the plank sidewalk. He fell to the | ground and before he cou'd extricate | |bimself a whee! of the car paseed lover his leg below the knee badly crusbisg it The young man lived at Nevads, and another sad feature of bie misfortune is that be was to | Evans, by a deputy U.S. Marshal. On ex- amination before the commissioner, they were released. Chis. Proctor, of this city, is well acquainted with the Rev. W. H D. D, of Jackscn, Tenn, who is to be here Friday night to hold a series of meetings. Mr. Proctor says be ie one of the grand est and most eloquent preachers be ever heard, and he will shake Butler as the town has never been shaken before. S.T Broaldus was mixing its qualit« } ae d to-d to Miss | = yualitr. have been married to-day 66 oe — mone as : Doing Her Housework. | We ree za that fect io the| julia Adams cf thst city The ~ $ ying ssh | ‘Track laying on the new line o ’ a be a oe a cis All fforiueste sa wee taken $0 he was the best man cut for county) ,,; iting 1 | “My health wes very poor s on cot ogee pip ee ae neas Cit { Pe 1 clerk . | a built = A aca | was troubled with that tired feeling,| Drugs ud are the purest obtaio- ee aL seed lied in the} rry ciora ; | tar; 3 fe t yo psy fae mokeced: [end eculd hardly do my housework |gp'e, and ers fequentiy r newed. Bey t Kansas City Sunday Mike Hedrick, for the past two | (8Tg° eo ee . oe eee |L purchased two botties of Hood's | 4, snguricg rp absolute frechce:s. nope ape = iit of bis injary. The| is the best remedy that I know years marehal of this town, hrs | ing along the entire line and it is} Sersaparille, and in a abort time after | (hus ivsai-g 2 nigbt, a3 a reeu't of bis injary- z taken offthe star, laid down billy and bec:ms a private citizen agerin. The Times published times. the | ts | the cars will whist'e down brakes in | the Presi | dent’s message in full last week. In | giving the important news of the day the Times is up to date at all thought it will not be losg before | the corporate limits of ElDorado wanted to build a house, barn or | of your wants and at prices that will suit apy one. Fraxs Suits & Son | hay shed; in fact we can supply any) |I began taking this mediciae I was) better. I could eat and eleep well, l which I could not do before.”—Mrs In Hardware we carry eyerything | Mary Anderson, Gatewood, Mo Hooi’s Pills are easy to take, easy | \to operate. Cure indigestion, head. | | ache. | But we ere elso c-refa! that the quanti ics are ¢ A competert pharmeci eharge Our #0 reper.d medc ces ‘is large and weil selected. H L TUCKER, 23 4t Prescription Draggist. ot very etout and withstand the shock to gman wasn young t eould his 8 i Good News, Good News, Good News is the rame of our $110 flour. | Every sack warranted. 20-tf Frasx Surtzx & Sox | { ‘ i a