The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, March 1, 1900, Page 5

DEALERS IN—— HARDWARE, GROCERIES, I Bennett-Wheeler Mercantile Co, STOVES, Farm Implements, Wire, Nails, Harness, Bale Ties, Wagons, Buggies, Surries, Garden and Field Seeds COAL: ETC. In fact, we are headquarters for everything. received a carload of the celebrated John Deere Farm Im- Also the New Departure line of Cultivators, plements. Te ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE TONGUELESS a6 6 Ste. CULTIVATO “Tne New DEPARTURE” + eee :< : Constantly pursued, but never overtaken. We have just and can show you the best line of Implements made. We handle the John Deere and Bradley line of Plows, Planters, Harrows, Stalk Cutters, Disc Harrows, Sulky and Gang plows and can sell you same at the right kind of prices, as we bought a large stock before the recent advance. In rid- ing Cultivators we handle the Pattee high grade and John Deere line. Also Bradley’s Klondike and can show you the best and largest line of riding cultivators ever shown in But- ler. Don’t fail to see our Deere Ranger Sulky plow as it takes the cake everywhere. Buggies,Road Wagons, Surries, We have about 100 jobs of spring work on hand and can show you the best line in Bates county for the price. Can sell you a good warranted Buggy from $50 up. driving wagons, surries, spring wagons, and road wagons are strictly up to date. We have a large line of Deere’s Broad Cast and End Gate Seeders, Barb wire aud Field seeds. If needing any barb wire or hog fencing, do not fail to see us as we have a large stock and very low prices. Have a large stock of field and seeds. If needing any clover, timothy, kaffer corn, cane seed, mil- let, blue grass or red top, do not fail to see us. Our line of buggy and wagon harness is complete and our prices are down at the bottom. We bought all our harness at old prices and can sell you same cheaper than any one in Butler. So do not fail to see us when needing same. Stoves and Ranges. We have a large stock of Steel Ranges and cast cook stoves at very low prices. We also have a them over. few heaters left that we will sell sell you at a bargain as we do not wish to carry FLOUR, FEED AND COAL. We handle the Pleasanton and Butler flour and will make you mill prices on same. We always have a large stock of bran, shorts’ corn chop, buled hay, corn, oats and coal on hand at the lowest market prices. GROCERIES, QUEENSWARE, TINWARE, ETC. Our stock of groceries and queensware, is always large and our prices as low as the lowest so do not fail to see us when in town. pay top price for same in cash or trade. We buy all kinds of country produce and Bring us your chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, butter and eggs and you will get the best prices going. tinware and the best tinner in town. We have a large stock of If needing a new tin roof, guttering, etc., do not fail to see us as we can do you good. When you come to town drive right up to our store and you can depend upon getting the top prices for your produce and buying your groceries, hardware implements, ete. at the lowest prices going. and soliciting a continuance of same we are Yours Truly, Thanking you for past trade BENNETT-WHEELER MERC. C0. LEADERS OF LOW PRICES. Our line of BATTLE ON THE OHIO. Crews of Rival Steamboats Mix up and Fight for Twelve Miles. Maritta, O., Feb. 25.—For a dis- tance of twelve miles, with crashing together, angry crews leaping from one deck to the other in lively battle, the steamers Valley Belle and the Duffy churned the waters of the Ohio river and strove to crowd each other into the banks or uponshoals vester- day The boats are rivals. Both are very swift, and both started on the southern trip at the same time. Just below Neal's island the engineers crowded on all steam and a mad race began. Huge billows ofebony smoke curled backward as the hoats careen- ed and pitched forward. As they reached the top notch of speed the boats came together and held their places for more than a quarter of an hour. Meanwhile the crews had become much excited, and hot words were fol- lowed by chunks of coal and empty beer bottles and whatever missile came to hand. Amember of the Val- ley Belle crew finally fired a shot from a revolver at the fireman on the Duffy, but missed him. A deck hand rom the Duffy sprang across the hand rail and attempted to brain the shooter with an ax, but was over- powered and hurled back. Passengers on both boats became much alarmed and hastened to the cabins for safety. The dangerous state of affairs kept up for twelve miles, when the Duffy steamed rapid- ly away from her adversary. The affair is without parallel in the local history of the Ohio river, and it was undoubtedly only an accident that someone was not killed, as the fight reached such proportions that the crews of both boats deserted their stations to take part in it, and only needed a leader to precipitate a bloody encounter. The federal au- thorities are likely to investigate the a Tair. President McKinley's Joke. Washington, Feb. 23.—A Japanese troupe of acrobats visited the white house yesterday under charge of R. Yoshmate, who introduced them to the president. One of Mr. Yoshmate’s charges, Master K. Yarkietri, is less than seven years old. This little fellow hid behind the manager until the members of the troupe were retir- ing, when the president noticed him and asked him his name. Master Yarkietri, not knowing it was the president, answered prompt- ly. He then proceeded to interview His Excellency thus: “IT want to see George Washington, the father of this country.” The president escorted the little chap to the picture of Washington and explained that the original was dead. Well, what is your name?” persist- ed Master Yarkietri. “My name is William McKinley,” was the smiling answer. **What do you do here?” “T am the successor to George Washington and the president of the United States,’ replied the president, looking kindly at the little chap who collapsed. Combination Glasses Those who dislike to carry two pairs of ordinary glasses, can be fit- ted without any extra trouble. I will examine the eyes with the aid of the most improved OPTICAL APPLIANCES FREE OF CHARGE and if you are satisfied, sell or make you apairat a very moderate charge. Broken lenses and frames sent me by mail repaired and _ returned promptly. Ialso have a complete stock of JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS and Novelties. Fine watch repairing a specialty and work guaranteed. GEO. W. ELLIS, Leading Jeweler. In J. F. Ludwick’s Drug store. East SIde Square, (BUTLER, MO. Virginia Items. We heard it and jotted it down, What happens in and out of town. Mrs. W. T. Pyle, of Austin, came down Wednesday of last week to see her mother, who has been sick, and brother W. W. Park, who has been dewn for some time. John Foster is very ill. Dr. Brooks calied Monday noon. Dr. Brooks was called to see grand- ma Durst last week. John Hussey and Mr. McCann dou- bled teams to haul goods while the roads are muddy. Elam Mills died Feb. 22nd. He had been afflicted for many years. Mr. Mills was bora August 30, 1533, and was sixty years of age. He was a member of the M. E. church, south, at Butlerfor some time. In May, 1895, he joined the Free Methodist caurch where he remained until his death. He leaves a loved companion, three daughter, all of whom are mar- ried, several grand children, with other relatives to mourn their less. Funeral services were conducted Fri- by Rev. G. W. Coulter. He was in Virginia Feb. 17, went home and was taken with a chill. He belonged to Co. H, 7th Ills. One by one the soldiers of the 60s are passing away. There are but few left in this section. Among the union are R. F. Harper, Chas. Wolfe, W. A. McEtroy, Geo. Hughes, B. F. Jenkins, G. W. Park, W. C. Hensley, G. W. Seibert, John Zinn and Philip Heekadon. Among the confederates are Capt. Nickells and Piece Hackett and their heads are getting white with the frosts of many winters. It will soon be said of us, they have gore. to join their comrades in the world beyond: while the soldiers of the late war take their places. When will the time come that Isiah speaks about 2nd chapter: “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against na- tion, neither shall they learn war any more.”” Elder Ishmael will preach at Vir- ginia next Sabbath at 11 a. m. and at night. Prof. Price has rented Dr. Lamb's house on his new farm. Rev. Shoemaker preached at the M. E. church Sabbath night. Ed Corlett says it is better to raise farm hands than tohire. Mother and boy doing well. Arch McElroy thinks a person had just as well be out of the world as out of fashion—so it’s a boy. Geo. Helmer, like therest, is stay- ing with the majority; boys appear to be all the go nowadays. Mrs. Carr Dudley and Mrs. Dema Dillon of Amoret, were in Virginia, Monday. Carr Dudley's house and lot in Vir- ginia is for sale or rent; address him at Amoret, Mo. The newly elected officers of the Epworth League areas follows: Pres- ident, J. J. Wolfe; 1st vice-pres. Miss Ella Dugan; 2nd vice-pres. Miss Daisy Park; 3rd vice-pres. Lawrence Wal- lace; 4th vice-pres. Icy Jenkins; sec- retary, Chas. Cowan; treasurer, Guy Park, organist. Miss Lena Wallace. Bailey Becket commenced work on Omer Drysdale’s house Monday. D. C. Wolfe is on the sick list. Omer Drysdale is confined to the house with sickness. W. W. Park reported better Mon day. Prof. Price and school celebrated Washington’s birthday with a very interesting program by the literary society. President Guy Park being absent, vice-pres. Claude Biggs took the chair. The secretary and assist- ant being absent, Miss Mattie Park was elected secretary pro tem, after which they proceeded with the pro- gramme. The society paper, edited and read by Miss Leona Biggs, was a master piece of journalism. There were quite a number of visitors pres- ent. Prof. Price is a No. 1 teacher. AARON. Exciting Sleigh Ride. Hopkins, Mo., Feb. 2.—At Bloc- ton, a station north of here on the Maple Leaf, some boys yesterday evening, in order to get a ride, fool- ishly tied bob sled to a freight train while it was standing there for orders. When the train pulled out they rode safely between the rails for | ine about half a mile, but could net de tach the sled, so they tumbled into a snow bank and the train pulled the sled a mile further, the rope broke and the sled was left standing on the track, delaying a passenger train early this morning. For SaLe—Twenty-five good work and brood mares; also twostallions, one Percheron Canadian. weight 1,600 pounds; one Denmark saddle stallion, weight 1,150. Call on or address A.J. Ernart, Elkhart, Mo. I THE LAS We positively quit busi have given up our store of at wholesale. after April Ist. opportunity very soon goods will be sold we w SHOES. Children’s fine shoes, a CLOTHING. ranted all wool All wool pants in all st your choice HATS. In any style your hea or Straight Rims in all chiefs, Suspenders and | regular price. COME! tures, and part of our stock we have disposed All we have left will be sold regardless of cost or value, as we have no use for any goods You will never have such an Ladies fine shoes all sizes and toes Misses fine shoes all sizes and toes Fine clay worsted suits in ali styles, round or square cut The best clay worsted suits made war- All overcoats and mackintoshes for one half of regular price. Pashas, Planters, Wide or Narrow, Turn Up FURNISHING GOODS. We have as yet an immense line of white and colored shirts, underwear, socks, nishing goods line at less than one half the MODEL GLOTHING CO T CALL. ness April Ist. We , have sold all our fix- . To illustrate how ill name a few of them. SHOES -75 55 ll sizes and toes .15 CLOTHING, $3.75 5.50 yles and sizes, 1.00 HATS. rt desires: Fedora, colors at 80. handker- everything in the fur- COME! MASSING TO OPPOSE ROBERTS Near wepel Boers Bloemfoatein With Which to Invasion. London, Feb. 27.—The Boers are assembling an army near Bloemfon- tein with which to dispute the invas- ion of Lord Roberts. This itelli- gence comes from Pretoria by way of Laurenzo Marquest. The comman- does are described as “hastening from all quarters of the two repub- No estimate is made of their num- bers, but withdraw of the Boers from most of the places where they have been in contact with the British except the district near Ladysmith, may raise the resisting force to 30,000 men. This figure assumes that the Boers have between 60,000 and 70, 000 men in the field. The gathering of this army across the path of Lord Assembling an Army Roberts giver significance to General Cronje’s stead fast defense. He has engaged the crops of Lord Roberts for tem days now, and whether he is relieved or not, he has given time tor the dispersed Boer fractions to get together and to prepare positions to recieve the British advance when Cronje is overcome and Lord Roberts moves forward. London, Feb. 27.—A dispatch to the Daily News from Laurenzo Mar- ques. dated Friday Feb. 23, says: “It is reported here that 5,000 bur- ghers have left Ladysmith forthe free state. The Boers are concentrating their forces thirty miles outside of Bloemfontein and the free state gov- erment is moving to Winburg. “Reinforcements form all parts are passing through Bloemfontein hourly President has telegraphed s le that Lord Roberts within a fe urs of Bloemfontein id he urges that every male, irres- -e of pationality, should be com- vred i | President Steyn is said to favor peace. The Boer general. who is in command at Colenso, sent & message to President Kruger saying that had been smas. up there and rec- ommending overtures for peace. are also The burghers at Mafeking a reported to have sent word to Krnu- ger that they would rather defend their own farms than fight elsewhere. “The Pretoria goverment 1s payl its debts with bar gold, the Enalieh professional coiner having refused to work. Understanding how contin- ental share holders are affected by the closing of the Robinson bank, President Kruger allowed the institu- tion to reopen.” New York in 1900. The Verdict. New York is on the threshold of a democratic redemption. Thereturns have all been gathered, and the ad- ditions and subtractions made. Now that the dust of combat has so far settled that one may gain some glimpse of results, what, think you, is the republican majority in the state of New York as shown two years ago? It comes out as @ shadow over 9,000. No mammoth plurality, truly! In 1896 the Black majority was 246,000. It was Clevelandism thatdid that. In 1897 it bleached to 80,000. One year ago (1898) it whitened out still further, and stood at 18,500. This autumn (1899) the republicans in their superi- ority, as stated, fade and pale toa trifle above 9,000. In 1900—mark the Verdict’s word—that superiority will have died and disappeared— buried beneath a Bryan plurality of 50,000. And all this makes the mo- rose and sulky reason of present re- publican gloom. The farther they travel the darker it gets. We are informed by the publishers that “The Old Settler’s History” is rapidly nearing completion and will be ready for delivery ina few days. It is a workSthat should bein every home in Bates county, and in every school library. Itis a well written and authentic history of our eounty. | A great part of it being the experi- ences of the actual participants, as told by themselves, which makes it doubly valuable since it will be im- possible to again obtain this partic- ular kind of data. It also givesa complete history of the Old Settlers Society of Bates County up to date, land biographies of the prominent imen of the county. With the only be | .bsolutely accurate map of the coun- ty in print. As the edition is limited to 1,000 copies, being only intended for sale in this county, it behooves leveryone to purchase early. From | @ personal acquaintance with many contributors and the ublishers, Tathwell& Maxey, we 1 safe in predicting in advance, that the work well merits and deserves the support of every citizen of Bates county. ao ence er