The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 14, 1899, Page 6

Christmas Gifts. Not for years have we made such ex- tensive preparation for the holidays. on useless things, but every article will not only be appreciated for its beauty, but its usefulness as well. NECKWEAT Is by far the handsomest in town in the = latest shapes and colors. English squares at handsomest neckwear we’ve ever shown. Genuine silk shape at 50 cents to $2. Satin suspenders Initial handkerchiefs at 10 to 50 cents. Fine silk-lined G Fine Tattersal vests at $1.50 to $3.50. Our of fii made’’ line » SUITS AND OVE i cannot fail to be appreciated, nor will a Stetson hat. 4 It’s a pleasure to Your money is not thrown away here mufflers in Our line of See our line of 50 cents to $1.50—the new Oxford at 25 cents to $1. loves. ‘*tailor- 1e Baltimore RCOATS show these fine goods. BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES! LOCAL [TEMS Times’ Telephone No. 37. _ Buy Furs at McKibbens. Y The roads are getting in bad con- @aition again. Buy kid gloves at McKibbens. Uncle Sam has expanded and so as he expended. Buy Jackets at McKibbens. y Mrs. E. D. Kipp visited friends in ‘@Xansas City. _ Buy underwear at McKibbens. Miss Eva Lopp is visiting relatives Ft. Smith, Arkansas. @ Buy hosiery at MeKibbens. We Jesse Spearman of Ballard has his address changed to Maysburg. L. Pickett has his address chang- fedfrom Schell City to Butler. | Frank P. Browning, of Reynard, a Yalued friend renews for 1902. _G. W. Burgess, of Peru, will accept jour thanks for a renewal. The rock road from the square to the depot was completed just in time. Buy shoes at McKibbens. If you want a good time, a good per attend the Catholic fair to- t. \ Thelve inches of snow fell New York day. The storm stopped the ‘Street cars. Buy handkerchiefs at McKibbens. J. H. Etter has rented the Laclede He has had experience in the - business. Bates County Post No. 58, G. A. R. will hold its annualelection of officers the 12th inst. A fine Remington gun will be con- tested for by the sportsmen of Butler it the Catholic fair. Col. H. C. Mitchell, of Nevada, was in the city Friday attending the Weltmer-Bishop trial. Mrs. H. H. Steele and two daugh- eters of Gridley, Kansas, are in the y Visiting relatives. Hahn Mullis is suffering from blad- trouble; and for the past week or geen confined to his home. Claude Raybourn has his paper changed from Ponce City, Okla., to Piper, Henry county. W.L. West, residing west of town, called and renewed. He is a good farmer and excellent: citizen. Mrs. Harry Piggott and children, who have been visiting relatives at Boonville, have returned. State Bank Examiner Oldham was in Butler last week and examined the Bates County and Farmers’ Bank. Squire Frank Jeter united in mar- riage D.C. Bruner and Miss Emma Babb, of Pleasanton, Kansas, Fri- day last. Boys and girls selling tickets for the Catholic fair have a chance to get a nice prize. Get your tickets of S. W. Dooley’s office over the Farmers bank. A silver tea set to go the lady re- ceiving the most votes at the Catho- lie fair, Thursday, Friday and Satur- day nights. It’s a beautiful set. The hotels and boarding houses in this city did a rousing business last week taking care of the witnesses in the Weltmer-Bishop case. If Dr. Williams and Uncle Bill Hed- den will visit Butler now, we will as- sure them a dry shod walk from the depot to the public square. The Rich Hill Review says, Tom Ellis, Joe Smith and Dave Peeler, are all being discussed again as probable candidates for sheriff. Each package of Putnam Fadeless Dye colors more goods than any other dye and colors them better, too. Sold by H. L. Tucker. The Catholic fair will be in the Clark building on the east side of the square to-night, to-morrow night and Saturday night. Go and get a fine supper. Jas. McKibben has returned from the east. He bought a large line of handsome goods. The McKibben Mere. Company is an up-to-date es- tablishment. Mrs. N. R. Champion. of Eldorado Springs, spent several days in the city last week visiting her friend Mrs. I. N. Mains. Mrs. Champion has been spending the summer in Colorado. The magnificent spell of weather we have enjoyed for several weeks, was abruptly broken by a snow storm which arrived from the west Monday noon. Chapin stands in the lead of imper- |sonators. He is the prince of the pro- jfession. Go to hear him Monday j| {night at the opera house and you | will be highly pleased. i Mrs. Ernst Jackson will start a new class in shorthand (Pitman System) | Jan. 1, 1900. Those wishing to take lessons call on or address Mrs. Ernst Jackson, Butler, Mo. F. C. Hendrickson and wife, of the | neighborhood of Ballard, and} staunch friends of the booming Tres gave us a pleasant call. He has our thanks for a renewal of his subscrip- tion. The Traes was complimented by a call from its good friends Mrs. J. E. Harper and mother Mrs. E. Boswell the other day. Mrs. Boswell is one of our most valued subscribers, and although an old settler she said this was her first visit to a printing office in Butler. She has our thanks for a renewal. 240-acre, improved farm in Lynn county, Kansas, will sell very cheap, or trade for Butler property. Would take small cash payment, balance on time to suit purchaser. Call on or address W. M. CRAWFORD, Butler, Mo. The Butler Cash Department Store has a big advertisement in the boom- ing Times this week, and this big store has a big lot of goods to sell at very low prices. So if you intend to make Christmas presents you want to go straight to this store to find them. Charles O'Neil. son of street com- missioner O'Neil of Rich Hill, with a number of other young men boarded a train Sunday evening to ride to Panama. In getting off at No. 8 Gulf switch he fell under the wheels of the car and his right leg above the ankle was crushed to a pulp. P. J. Jewett and family have mov- ed to the LaFollette farm in Summit township, one of the finest places in the county. Before leaving town Mr. Jewett called and had his name en- rolled for the booming Times. He has our best wishes for health and prosperity. Ex-Governor Chas. Foster, of Ohio, spent a couple of days in Butler ‘last week on business connected with his landed interests at Foster, in the west part of the county. While in this city Gov. Foster was the guest of Capt. F. J. Tygard. The lawyers and large number of witnesses in the famous Weltmer ease are allloud in their praise of Judge Graves for his fair rulings and able exposition of the law. He is making an ideal judge and has the highest respect of the bar and lay- men. John Duff was taken suddenly and severely ill while at work in his jew- elry shop the other day. A carriage was called and he was taken to his home inan unconscious condition. He was getting along well Tuesday and with no bad luck he will be at his place of business this week. The Church of God began a pro- tracted meeting at Orchard Grove school house, in Pleasant Gap town- ship Saturday night. The meeting will probably continue for one month or longer if the proper interest is taken. The meeting will be conduct- ed by J. 1. Dunn, of Butler. The State Department of Educa- tion will send out examination quee- tions to be used in the rural schools at an examination to be held Dec. 22. Teachers should call upon their county commissioner for these ques- tions. They wili serve the double purpose of testing pupils and of indi- cating to the teacher some lines of work to pursue in harmony with the course of study. Rey. W. F. Richardson, pastor of the First Christian church of Kansas City, will preach in the Christian ehurch to-night. Mr. Richardson is one of the most distinguished divines of America and was presiding officer at the late jubilee convention in Cin- cinnati. This, the highest honor at the disposal of the Christian church, was fittingly bestowed upon the Kansas City divine. No mission fee will be charged, but a silver col- lection will be taken which will go to the benefit of the church. The Rev. Richardson will be the guest of Rev. Scott and of Judge West during his stay in Butler. J.D. Allen, president of the board of asylum commissioners left for St. Louis Sunday night. He will be met in the city by the other members of the commission and accompanied by the asylum architect, will go east on a tour of inspection. The object of the trip being to inspect a number of buildings Jnow in course of erer- tion that the architect may be given data upon whichto draw plans for the new asylum to be built in south- east Missouri. It is the aim of the commission to build an institution, modern in every particular and one that will be a credit to the state and a comfortable home for those unfor- tunates who may beconfined therein. Thirteea divorce cases are on the docket for trial in Maconcounty. The Season tickets for thelecturecourse Most curious of these is that of J. O. $1.35; for Chapin 50c, 35c and 25e. ‘Harvey, who asks a separation from You heard Patricolo and Col. Cope- his wife, Louisa M. Harvey, because land and you cannot afford to miss by creed she is a “free thinker” or Chapin Monday night. He is as good | “free lover” and does not believe in woe as Copeland is @' the sanctity of the marriage relation. cm | Mrs. Sarah Thompson wants to be W. C. Burrus, stationagent at Rich | released from the matrimonial bond Hill for the Mo. Pac. Ry. has resign-,. ‘ting ith S.N ed Pie acveral sence aie: Barraseae , connecting her with S. N. Thompson, manager of the Gas Light company, Judge Graves is fholding court at Warsaw. nt at this place and was very pop-| ular with our people. The lectures given by Prof. Bron-! son in the armory hall, are not only entertaining but very instructive, and those who fail to hear them are missing @ rare treat. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tyler, of Sum- mit township went to Ft. Seott Mon- day to the preliminary trial of the three men charged with the murder of young Edlinger. The Misses Laura and Edna Glover assisted by their brother, entertained a large number of their young friends at a masquerade party at their home in Summit township. Elegant re- freshments were served, and a royal good time had by all. A two-story building on Ft. Scott street owned by W. B. Hannah and Chas. Ross, was partially destroyed by fire Sunday morning at 3:30 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Ross had the household effects together with their books, fine china, relics, left’ the family by their father and mother. which were highly prized by Mrs Ross, all burned. Will Hannah who oecupied a room in the house also lost his summer clothes anda large collection of relics which he prized highly. The dwelling was in- sured for $600, contents 3500. Mr. and Mrs. Ross, we are i viormed, will actually lose about 31500. There had been no fire in the house for two days and the origin of the fire is not known. On account of the dangerous condi- tion of the south walls of the court house and the large crowd of people in attendance at the Weltmer-Bishop trial. Judge Graves after being warn- ed by the jury and others that the building, in their judgment, was not a safe place to hold court, moved to the opera house during the remainder of the trial. Monday the court pass- ed an order instructing the sheriff to employ a competent person to inspect the court house and pass on its con- dition. In this matter Judge Graves for the safety of the public has acted in a considerate manner, as it would be a very grave mistake to wait until an appalling accident occurs. We are aware of the fact that there is a dif- ference of opinion in regard to the safe or unsafe condition of the build- ing, but that is neithar here nor there. no risk should be taken when there is a strong possibility of endangering the lives of those who are compelled by the order of court to be in the building. Circuit Court Notes. Henry Kenzie, the little negro boy, who burglarized Mr. Fisher's store at Rich Hill, plead guilty to the charge and was sentenced to the reform school at Boonville. Wm. George plead guilty to illegal sale of liquor on the fair grounds at Rich Hill during the fair and was fined $40 and costs. Lewis O. Stewart was granted a divorce from Ina O. Stewart. The ease of Pickett against the Morrin Powers Drug Co., of K. C. brought to Bates on change of venue will be tried December 27th. This is quite an important caseand will con- sume about four days to try it. The case of John Faulkner, charged with attempting to rob the bank at Amsterdam, goes over to the Feby term. He pleaded not guilty when arraigned. and his bond was fixed at $1,000 which he failed to give. Judge Graves will hold an adjourn- ed term of court beginning Jan. 4th, for the purpose of disposing of the unfinished business of his November docket. Asks a New Trial. The attorneys for Rev. Bishop in the Weltmer-Bishop damage suit, filed a motion Monday morning ask- ing that a new trialbe granted. The motion is quite a lengthy document and among the reasons cited why a new trial should be granted appears the following: “Because the jury was guilty of misconduct in permitting parties to talk to them about the case and the effect of evidence, and how the case should be decided, during the pro- gress of the trial and before the ver- dict was returned, in violation of in- structions given by the court; and further, that certain jurors were fre- quently, during the progress of the trial treated to whisky and other in- toxicants by the plaintiffsand others in their behalf, and the case discussed at said times in the presence of said jurors and to effect their verdict: and farther, that certain jurors were dur- ing the pi of the trial in this manner made drunk, by reason whereof an improper verdict was eaused to be rendered.” Motion in arrest of judgment was granted and leave to file affidavits and depositions in support of motion for new trial and counter affidavits; and depositions, Jan. 4th, 1900, when the court will pass upon the matter. because he insisted on keeping his dogs in the house and showed them more love and attention than he did | the plaintiff. Judge Clark Wix. of Hudson town- | ship, has accepted the position of government storekeeper and guager for the western district of Missouri, tendered him by the secretary of the treasury. In accepting this position | the Judge has decided to sell his per- | sonal effects at his home, 12 miles | southeast of Butler, Dee. 21. The sale will consist of a large amount | of property. such as horses, mules, | cattle, hogs, a fine lot of sheep, im- | plements, corn, etc. Read the sale notice in thi Judge Wix and family are among Bates county's most substantial citizeus, and among issue. P| his host of friends Tue Times is glad to know he this city. has decided to locate in We congratulate him on securing the position of storekeeper and guager, which carries with it a good sala | illustrated Liberty, Mo., Nov. 30.—Judge Broaddus, in paroling Albert Far mer, who was sentenced to the pent tentiary for three Years for bu committed at Smithville, told Far- mer ifhe again used cigarettes or whisky the parole would end and he would be ordered to the penitentiary. Prof. C. H. Bronson, the celebrated blind phrenologist of Chicago, will lecture at the Armory hall, over Williams livery stable to-night, sub ject, “Love Courtship and Marriage.” atthe close of the lecture a young lady and gentleman will be selected from the audience and phrenologie- ally married. This exercise will cre interest, as their charac ters will be delineated. compared and their natural fitness or unfitness for each other in wedlock will be fully ate great Another attractive feat- ure to-night is the rendering of Prof, Bronson’s great poem, “The Spark- ling Light,” which is always highly appreciated “A Heart Sturdy as An Oak.” But what about the blood which the heart must pump at the rate of 70 times a minute. If the heart is to be sturdy and the nerve strong thie blood must be rich and pure. Hood’s Sarsaparilla makes sturdy hearts be cause it makes good blood. It gives to men and women strength, confi- and eudurane dence, courage Hood's Pills are non-irritating and the only cathartic to take with Hood's Sarsapzrilla HOLIDAY Dress Goods, skirts, ets, Capes, Collarettes, Blankets, Carpets, Rugs. Table linen, Fine shoes, Dresser Scarfs, Portiers, Trunks, Fine Slippers, At very low | ___—e Men's Slippers that at Sandals Christmas presents. and see them. At McKIBBENS McKIBSEN'S, will GOODS Hoods, Fascinators, ice Wool Squares, Kid Gloves, Ilandkerchiefs, Silk Mittens, Kid Mittens, Neck wear. Mine Underwear, Fine Hosiery, Underskirts, Table covers, Stamped linens, Childrens’ Furs AAA Sane > Towels, Valises, Muffs, est prices. North Side of Square eet - HOLIDAY SLIPPERS. We have just received a new lot of id Ladies’ Strap make elegant When looking for ~ something useful for your friends call THE RUBBERS We sold last tomers for us they were the kind that wore. goods at reasonable DRYSDALE East Side Square, winter made this new cus- winter, because Honest prices. Try them. & KEASLING, At the Big Shoe. IPODS DUISOIOOLDOOOIOOC WHAT 10 BUY FQ Silk initial handkerchiefs, Underwear, per suit, 50c, Hemstitched hdkfs, white PRESENT. Uusful as well as ornamental. Fine colored dress shirts, 50, 75c, $1, $1.25, $1.50. A nice silk umbrella, $1.50, $2, $2.50. Men’s all wool suits, $5, $6, $7.50 and $10. White, colored silk mufflers, 50,75, 1, 1.25, $1.50 Fine soft and stiff hats, $1 to $5. A fine dress overcoat, $7.50, $10 and $12.50. Nobby ties and scarfs, 25c, 50c and Tic. Mackintosh rain coats, $1. Fine laundred white shirts, 5Uc, 75c, $1. A fine plush cap, 50c, 75 Fine black all wool dress suit, only $8. All the new shapes in sleeve buttons, 25, 50, 75, $1 Children’s knee pant suits, $75¢ to $3.50. Fine dress gloves, all styles, 50, 75, 1, 1.25, $1.50 Boys long pant suits, $2, $3, $4, $5. See our Harvard mufiiers at 50c. We are headquarters for Santa Claus. JOE MEYER, " BA CHRISTMAS Fe 25 and 50c. 50, $2, $3.50, $5, $6. , $1, $1.25. T5e, $1, $1.50, $2. and colored, 10, 15, 25c¢ THE CLOTHIER.