The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, January 4, 1900, Page 5

LER WEEKLY TIMES LOCAL ITEMS 3 ‘Tauns’ Telephone No. 37. Don’t forget toaddress your letters 00. Ice on the lake is about five inches John M. Courtney has his dates set @ notch. | Our substantial farmer friend, W° F. Jones, living near Adrian favors with a renewal. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Jackson spent tmas with Mrs. Jackson’s par- at Cherryvale, Kan. Skating the past week has been fine land the young folks have been enjoy- g themselves immensely. - RB. B. Hall, of Warrensburg, former- ahighly esteemed citizen of our ounty, favors us with a renewal. P.M. Irvin, formerly a citizen of firginia, now at Jeffersonville, Ohio, Tue Times sent to his address. Arthur Wemott spent Saturday and nday with his mother and sisters Kansas City, returning home Mon- | The Cash Department Store and Bennett-Wheeler Merc. Co., in- their stocks of goods last Curtis and Lloyd McKibben, at- nding a military academy at Lex- on, Mo., came home to spend the holidays. Our old friend C. -W. Smading, of Walnut township, favored us pleas- atly and substantially last week hile in the city. Fred Boxley, attending the State Dniversity, came home to spend the olidays. He speaks in the highest s of the University. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warner left st week for Ohio, in which state y will spend the remainder of the nter visiting relatives. rm There is now talk of macadamizing South Main street. It is to be hoped good work of improving the treets will go on and on. The annual meeting of the share- olders of the Missouri State Bank es place in the directors room at 10:30 o'clock a. m. to-day. Beverly, Edith and Marion Vaughan home from Kansas City to p end Christmas. Beverly and Ma- fion are attending a dental college. me Aceording to the Telephone, the late glass front in the store of Jos. Cox, at Hume, was smashed in bristmas night by drunken rowdies. ye @Mr.and Mrs. Wesley Kipp, who lave been spending several months Colorado, have returned home. y report having had a pleasant ime. Charles R. Radford, one of our st thrifty and enterprising citizens favored us with a renewal, as has mhis annual custom for many James B. Newberry, formerly a cit- n of Bates county, now living at loam Springs, Ark., isin the county jing his brother, Hon. John B. berry. We understand an Adrian firm has Snted the J. C. Clark building on le east side of the square, for the pose of engaging in the furniture € ess . A watch meeting was held at the! outh Methodistchureh:last Sunday fight, and promptly at. 12 o'clock bells rang the old year out and new in. ilton Fox is making some im- ements in his big icehouse at the and preparatory for filling it ice is making a huge chute to, the cakes in. Our esteemed friend Jasper Bow- , formerly of the Virginia neigh- hood, now living at Benedict, an.. sends usa renewal with kind pressions of regard. wis Bruner, son of J. U. Bruner, [Kansas City, is in town visiting young friends. Lewis is a gradu- ke of the Butler public schools and bright young man. jow is the time for a big rabbit nt. Besides the fun attached the tbbits could be donated to the poor our city, and this act would prob- ily gladden the hearts of many. Geo. L. Smith, the liveryman, hes tt of very fine mules at his barn h he will ship to market in a few Mr. Smith says the market for is low, although some extra 8 are selling at fair prices. County court is in session. Remember Sam H. Weddle, another old time { The annual meeting of the stock’. Calland examine the fine line of subscriber and faithful friend of THE holders of the Bates County Bank vehicles and harness at McFarland; T™=*, had his dates set ahead. will take place in the directors’ room Bros. 6-3t Judge Graves will convene an ad- of the bank building next Tuesday. | Geral and Mrs. H. C. Clark re-/Jouned term of the circuit court this The editor of the Pleasant Hill Ga | zette announces that he has put his paper on the cash basis, and hereaf- | ter will take no more subscriptions | on time payments. Judge Clark Wix has purchased of Dr. J. W. Morris, the H. C. Wratt | place in the northwest part of the city. Itisa beautiful home and 13 acres of ground goes with the hand- some residence. The Missouri State Fair Associa- tion has organized with the following officers: Hon. Norman J. Coleman, St. Louis, president; N. B. Gentry, Sedalia, vice president; J. B. Rippey, secretary and Charles W. McAulrich, Sedalia, treasurer. Arch L. Sims, a wealthy real estate and money loaner of Mt. Vernon, Mo., formerly deputy recorder of Bates county, and later in theabstract and loan business in Butler, sends remit- tance for renewal of Tae Times which he has taken for the past fifteen years. Dr. Boulware reports Mrs. J. T. Williams, who has been quite sick for more than a week, as out of danger and improving rapidly and hopes to have her up and about again in afew days. This willbe gratifying news to the many relatives and friends of the family. A popular birthday present for young men nowadays is adiminutive pair of overalls with’ two pieces of sandpaper fastened on the rear side, on which is printed the injunction, “Serntch your matches on these britches, they’ll save your mother many stitches.” . An increase in business demanded more room, and that is why T. W. Legg. our carriage manufacturer,was compelled to add an addition to his building in the iron block. The ad- dition is 25x30 feet with large sliding doors. The east half of the room is occupied by the waterworks superin- tendent, Harry Robinson. Rev. R. M. Inlow, pastor of the Baptist church at Harrisonville, spent Friday in the city shaking hands with his numerous friends, and com- plimented the Times with a pleasant call. Rev. Inlow was formerly pas- tor of the Baptist church in this city and no minister ever left this city with more friends. He reported a new baby girl at his home, a fact he appeared to be very proud of. J. A. Trader & Co., wholesale cigar dealers, 907 Delaware St., Kansas City, Mo., have fitted up a reception for their out-of-town customers and friends, with such conveniences as desk, stationery, telephone, etc., and invite all such to calland make them- selves at home. They also add that they expect their visiting friends to smoke at their expense. Art. never does things by halves. Heis making adecided success, which his many friends will be glad to learn. Milton Flesher, who has been elerk- ing in the postoffice for several months, left for Great Bend, Kan., Tuesday morning, where he has ac- cepted a position in a dry goods store. Milton held a position in this store before coming to Bulter to work in the postoffice, and it was at the earnest: solicitation of the firm that he goes back. This speaks well for his ability as.a salesman. Miss Etta Denney, a very bright and pop- ular young lady has taken his place in the post office. .Qur former friend and neighbor F. F. Busch, writes to us from Perry, Okla., which place he terms the “Italy of America.” He is court bailiff and deputy sheriff. He says Matt Wil- liams, prosecuting attorney, felldead while addressing a jury in a case against the sheriff of the county for accepting bribes from cattle men. The sheriff was afterward convicted land removed from office. He sayshe is doing well and promises to visit Butler early this month, on his way to Kansas City, where he goes as a ' witness. j G. S. Hatcher and son compose the ‘members of a new coal company. , They are opening up anew mine right in town. They own lots 9 and 10 in block 21 on East Chestuut streetand they propose to take the coal that ‘ underlies their land. They are living on the lots, but that makes no dif- ference—only the handier to their work. The men are sinking a good | sized shaft and just about reached the cont idaevening Jt says in a vein ' over three feet thick about 16 feet from the surface. The coal has a — roof of slate over it.—Rich Hill j Revie turned home from Jefferson City Tuesday. Wetake great pleasure in setting W.N, Hardinger’s date ahead ar- other year. J. Dark favored us with a renewal of his subscription, for which he will accept our thanks. Through the courtesy of Virginia's popular postmistress, we add the name of C. A. Jackson to our list. The trials of McGinnis and Ed- wards, charged with murder, go over to the February term of court. Ira hardin favored us with a re- newal of the paper sent to his brother Geo. W. Hardin, at Sweetwater, Ill. J.J. Wolfe of Charlotte township, favored us pleasantly and renewed his subscription for his brother J. I. Wolfe, at Burlington, Kan. Our highly esteemed lady subscrib- er Mrs. Eva Willis, of Lone Oak, ta- vored us with a renewal, which has been her annual custom for many years, and for which she will accept our thanks. We are in receij t of afriendly letter from Capt. Geo. A. Todd, from Taco- ma, Wash. He is visiting his brother, Hon. J. C. Todd at thatplace, He is going to make a trip soon through British Columbia, and has accepted an invitation to take a trip to Cape Nome in the spring. Capt. Todd asks to be remembered to his many friends. Tue Times had apleasant call from F.C. Robinson and three children, Glenn, Maud and Leda. The three children are attending college at Camben Point, Mo.,and are doing well. Mr. Robinson who has been traveling inthe northand east for the past year, came down to look after a fine farm he owns near Sprague, and brought his children along to spend a few days with their acquaintances in the west part of the county. A political barn stormer puts in e@out three days getting up a speech and then he goes tramping around over the state delivering the same studid old speech in forty different towns. The same gestures, the same wailing of the eyes, the santfe flop of the ears and the same worn out stories; and the people congratulate him at each closing upon his wonder- ful statesmanship. But the editor, that’s different. If he don’t get up columns of bright, fresh original matter every day in the week, his subscribers threaten to come around and set. fire to his office —Ex. Our highly esteemed lady friend Mrs. Martha Oldham of Virginia, favored us with a pleasant call and renewed for THe Times. She had brought her brother James Ritchey to town to take the train for his home in Riley County, Kansas. He has been visiting his sister and rela- tives during the holidays. Mrs. Old- ham informs us of the death of Williamson Keeton, at his home four miles nosth of Virginia on last Tues- day. He was 80 yeare old on Christ- mas day. He died in his chair. He was an old resident, having lived at the same place before Bates county was organized. In the Circuit court at Warrens- burg, a suit for $10,000 damages was filed by Myrtle Blackwell, of Iowa, against Guy V. Hall, of Kan- sas City, for breach of promise to marry. Soon after the suit was filed Sheriff Lear received a telegram from Chief Hayes, of Kansas City, order- ing him to arrest Hall, who is wanted in Kansas City on a charge of se- duction. Hall is a wealthy young man, and formerly lived in Holden, Jonson county. He wasat Warrens- burg attending the final settlement of the family estate in the probate court.—Cass County Democrat. Our substantial old friend €. Me- Kenna, living a short distance south of the city, dropped in to see us Jast Tuesday evening. He isa practical stone mason of many years experi- ence and built the abuttments to a large number of the important rail_ road bridges throughout the west. Hetook much interest in Architect Hill’s report on our court house, and approved it. Mr. McKenna goes further and says thatthe primary fault lay in the foundation. He says the earth should have been banked up so asto throw the water away from the foundation instead of down under it. He says the foundation is ruined, the walls are crumbling and Seti net ee ee i at any time. approves preagen iasa of the court in vacating it | morning to finish up some business left over from the November term. Smallpox which was gaining head- way in Paris, Mo., has about been stamped out. and business is again assuming its normal proportions. S. E. Jones, one of Bates county's best and most successful farmers, fa- vored us pleasantly and had the tag on his paperchanged to read 1901. Lieut. Wade writes an interesting letter home from the Philippines. He is on the firing line, but says there is little or no fighting and thinks the war about over. Don’t fail to read the advertire- ment of the Dr E. O. Smith Sanita- rium Co., in next week’s issue of this paper. It will interest you. These doctors cure piles, rectal troubles and cancer. McFarland Bros. have had a large arch way cut between their harness room and the business room adjoir- ing, which they own, and have put in a fine line of buggies, carts, etc. Porter Jett, of Towanda, Kan., has been spending the holidays with his uncle, G. B. Parker’s family. Mr. Parker favored us with a pleasant eall and had Tue Times sent to Mr. Jett’s Kansas home for a year. Next week we will publish a half page advertisement for the Dr. E. 0. Smith Sanitarium Co. They have cured over one hundred cases of piles and cancerin Bates County alone. Read the testimonials of people cured. A.J. Voris, our highly esteemed friend of Spruce, was in to see us on Wednesday. He has been asubscriber of Tae Times from the first year of its issue and always pays in ad- vance. This isa great compliment to us, coming from such men, and one which we appreciate. Our young friend E. A. Kimble, of Spruce, complimented us pleasantly and renewed for his father, Joseph Kimble. He says his father is in Pennsylvania and New York visiting relatives and friends. We wish the old gentleman a very pleasant visit and safe return. R. W. James, of Paris, Texas, spent several days in Butler visiting old friends and while here he compli- mented us very pleasantly. He is traveling for a grocery house in that state and his friends will be glad to know he is prospering. He reports his family all weil. Mrs. J. R. Morrison, Mrs. O. F. Renick and Mrs. J. D. Allen gave a reception at the former's elegant and spacious home, New Year's day. The rooms were decorated with cut flow- ers, and the mellow light from chan- daliers and lamps made a beautiful effect. Dainty refreshments were served in the dining room. Mrs. Ben L. Welch, of Kansas City, was the guest of honor. The following elected offieers will be installed at the I. O. O. F. Hall at the regular meeting Monday night: R. A. Hollenbeck. N. G.; F. D. Carpenter, V.G.; W. S. Arnold, Sec’y; Geo. W. Newberry, Treas. We are informed by the secretary that a called meet- ing will be arranged for one evening next week, for the purpose of provic- ing other lodge room. The question of buying a building will come up for discussion. At that meeting it is im- portant that every member of Bates lodge be present. The Governor's reception on New Years night to his staff and national guard officers was a grand affair. Brigadier General and Mrs. H. C. Clark assisted Governor aud Mrs. Stephens to receive the guests. In the list of guests we note the names of Captain R. P. Colyer, of Butler and Captain A. V. Adams, of Adrian. The Republic described Mrs. Clerk's cos- tume as “black point d’esprit, over silk, with garniture’ of American beauty ribbons and roses.” The mansion was decorated in national colors. “A Heart as Sturdy as Oak.” But what about the blood which the heart must pump at the rate of 70 times a minute? If the heart is} P to be sturdy and the nerves gtrong this blood must berich and pure. Hood’s Sarsaparilla makes sturdy hearts because it makes good blood. It gives to men and women strength, confidence, courage and endurance. Hood's Pills are non-irritating and the only cathartic to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. BARGAINS IN JACK ETS AND CAPES AT McKIBBEN’S, “7 = Side of Square Tue Times was complimented with | a very pleasant call by Judge L. D. | Wimsatt. Elmer Silvers entertained a party of his playmates at the home of hia parents, Hon. Thos. W. and Mrs. Sil vers, Monday night. Our esteemed friend G. D. MeNeil. | one of Bates county’s most promi- | nent citizens, favored us with a! pleasant calland renewal. | Miss Susie, daughter of D. G. New-) som, fell on the ice Monday and broke | her collar bone. She was taking her | first lesson in skating. Our friend E. Mullis, one of our} oldest subscribers, dropped in and ordered his dates set ahead. He has passed his allotted three score years and ten, with an added ten years and | is still hale and hearty. Dr. Harry Allen, son of Dr. W. H. Allen, of Rich Hill, who is surgeon in the regular army in the Philippines, writes a very interesting letter home to his mother of his experiences in that tropical country. We will take great pleasure m publishing this let- ter in our next issue. Charley West, a representative and influential citizen of Walnut town- ship, was in the city Wednesday and favored us with a pleasant call. His name has been prominently mention- ed as a probable candidate for sher- iff, but he informs us that he bas made up his mind not to run this time. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Has world-wide fame for marvel- lous cures. It surpasses any other salve, lotion, ointment or balm for cuts, corns, burns, boils, sores, felons and ulcers, tetter, salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands, skin eruptions: infallible for piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at H. L. Tucker's. Uncle Billy Remembers Us. The following interesting letter from our highly esteemed old friend Uncle Billy Griggs will be read with | interest by our people: Santa BaRBaRa, CAv.| Dec. 26, 189%. f | Epitor Tres. My wife and I arrived here | on the 24th at 7 o'clock p. m. Had a delightful trip, no trouble or acci- dent. Had a fine Christmas turkey. eaten with a houseful of children and grandchildren, all glad to see us. Everything looks fine here, green fields and all kinds of flowers, warm and pleasant like spring in Missouri. Will write in when I see more. ours truly, W. M. Gries. The Kansas City Star gives a long notice of the wonderful success Miss Elizabeth (Bess) Parkinson is meeting within Paris. ‘The Marchesi fete was given in the most beautiful concert hallin Paris. Miss Parkin- son sang two numbers—the mad scene aria from “Lucia,” with the | to Oklahoma would do flute obligato by Hennebians, and the high soprano role in a scene from Massene’s ‘“‘Werther.”” Our little <ansas Cityan was the only one of this distinguished list to receive more than one encore. Not only that: her singing of the beautiful cadenza was accompanied by suppressed mu:- murs of “bravo,” “‘bravissimo” and the like, and when she took the high D enning written by Marchesi for Melba, there was a genuine storm of applause. The little girl was over- whelmed with the enthusiasm and with the compliment she received personally from many of the distin- quished auditors after the concert. _ After the concert Mme. Marchesi told Miss Parkinson without reserve that she would some day be a great cima donna, and this faith was echoed by all who heard her on this memorable occassion. Made Young Again. “One of Dr. King’s New Life Pills each night for two weeks has put me in my “teens” again,”’ writes D. H. Turner of Dempsey , Pa. They are the best in the world for Liver. stomach and bowels. Purely vege table. Never gripe. Only 25c at H.’ L. Tu:ker’s. j BARGAINS IN OKLAHOMA LAND. Having recently purchased 1200 acres of choice farm lands in Okla.. homa at a very low figure, | am pre- pared to give great bargains to par- ties wanting to buy. Anyone going well to get my prices. For farther particulars please call on J. B. Waton, With the Walton Trust Co., Butler, Mo. Suffering From Famine. London, Dee. 27—The viceroy of India, Lord Curzon of Kedleston, tel- egraphs from Calcutta that there has been no increase of rain and that 22, 451,000 natives suffering from fam- ine are now receiving relief. AT JiM’S. Here I am, on thenorthwest corner of the square. No Bankrupt stock. No BShelf-worn goods. Neither am I selling out to invoice. My invoice is over and I am selling more goods thanever. I have de cided to make special sales every Saturday. On Saturday, Jan. 6, 1900, I will sell the following list of goods at avery low price, for one day only. FLOUR. Everyone is acquainted with my celebrated brands of flour—Power Bros and the Nevada flour—every sack warranted to give satisfaction, or money refunded. Centurion, worth 75c, for 73 centa. Victor, worth 90¢, for 87 cents, Grand Medal, worth $1, for 96 cents. Oregon, worth $1.10, for $1.04. Snow Flake, worth $1.10, for $1.06. Coffee, Coffee, Coffee. I make coffee a specialty and have the exclusive sale of Yale brand. Economy worth 15c Ib for $ 09 Fancy African 7th for 1 00 City trade worth 25c for 21 Yale’s best worth 40c for 33 Tobacco sealping knife worth 30c for Sledge mixture smoking to- bacco worth 5e pkg for Ext Lemon worth 10¢ for Vanila worth 10c for 07 21 ) granulated sugar 1 00 Everything else at the usual low price. I warrant everything I sell. I will also buy poultry, eggs, butter, corn, oats, baled hay. Remember the place and time, Jan 6th, 1900. JIM’S CASH GROCERY and Meat Market. First door east Mo. State Bank. WANTED, HIDES, FURS, OLD IRON, RUBBER, COPPER. Spot Cash paid for the above 2% 03 06 delivered at my warehouse on Ohio street Butler, Mo. J, M. SALLE. 3-2m.