The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 4, 1900, Page 1

~The Butler Wee VOL. XXII. HIS BACK WAS BROK errible Accident That Befell Millard Means in a Mine. (iston Democrat Millard Means, of Clinton, was the ‘cident victim of a terrible mine “Yonday that it is feared will make pim a cripple for life. He was working 4s Bowen’s new shaft near Lewis, when j fthe roof gave away and portion of an immense rock fell fog in three pie and to the earth. The rock we 1,500 to 2,000 pounds, and besides pit boss in on yinioning him sighed from Wr Means. another miner named Pete Green was buried under dirt and rock. When the twomen w qed, it was found that Green ecaped injury, but Means was not gfortunate. The rock struck him had atremities being entirely without gnsotion. It was at first reported that his legs were broken, but Drs. Gibbins and Shandland, who were gmmoned from Clinton, found thi Bitobe not the case. his body in a plaster cast and he will along time recovering from his Jroken back, if indeed heever gets well. Mr. Means hasa family of se gotherless children in Clinton, the gidest being about 16 A Thousand Tongues on irs of age. he rapture of An- of Philadelphia, New Discovery gred her of a hacking cough that formany years had made life a bur- den. Shesays: ‘Afterallother rem- diesand doctors failed it soon re- moved the pain in my chest and I tan now sleep soundly, something | ean scarcely remember doing before. I feel li sounding its praises throughout the Universe.” Dr. ing’s New Discovery is guarantee tocure all troubles of the throat, BP chest or lungs. Price 50 cents and $1.00. Guaranteed. Trial bottles free at H. L. Tucker, druggist. — | Governor Stephens Hears Roosevelt. | K. C. Times. Gov. Lon V. Stephens, accompan- fed by Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. McHenry of Jefferson City, was in Kansas City Saturday night and | yesterday. He attended Hy Yelt meeting Saturday night. Gov. Stephens said that the pros- Petiora great democratic victory in Missouri was never before so flat- / tering. The only ex Mhiversal harmony pre the Roose- sption to the ailing among these will be overcome and lead on foanadded majority for the demo- atic ticket. f Job Couldn't Have Stood It Hhe'dhad Itching Piles. — The Ah terribly annoyin but Buck Arnica Salve will « les onearth. It has cured thou- sands. For injuries, pains or bodily tions it’s the best salve. Only 25c. a box. Cure mteed. Sold by H. L. Tucke’ Droggist. in Close Down Because Buyers Are Withholding Large Orders. Jolliet, Il.. Sept. 29.—Officials of Me Mlinois Steel Co., this aiternoon Admitted that the entire plant. with Pexception of its blast furn: be idle Monday morning. Out 3.000 men will be affected. No P use is given for the suspension, nor Bit known how long it will last. Chicago, 111. Sept. 29.—Regarding Teport that several mills of the 0is Steel Co., would be closed for *Month or more, ould A President E. J. for lack of orders. We shall fompelled to shut our mills within etext ten days for the same rea- although we hope to continue of our mills in operation. erve the result of his splendid health. are not found where stomach. 2s Mdneys and bowels are out of er. If you want these qualities Psuceess they bring, us y tS New Life Pills. On Tucker's, Druggist. >» cents him, break- | fnsuch a way as to double him up| and his back was broken, his lower | They enclosed } ‘| For the tallest ure the worst case | the | ingham. of that company, to-| may gave out the following state-/ “Wehave shut down our Jolliet| itable will and tremendious | | AT BUTLER. The Rains P ing the Visitors Our Big Attractions. You will n ing grand you faut » wi grand Flower ,and Kk Krewe, also ndest display of fireworks ibited by the Tamous le n sut 1Club. will be some good shows in | y and our free attractions will j be the best. Come and enjoy [selves and fc your troubles. The following are the programs for ch day: Thursday's Program. FLOWER PARADE.—Afternoon 100 vard foot race—Deacon Bros. & Co., set of boxin loves, value 3a. sic. ‘le race, twice around square— Aig Seott. tnd concerts. Free attractions on four corners of Friday's Program. Karnival Krewe parade after- beautiful tab- noon and evening, by leau lights. J J. M. Sallee, special, $5 Best single drive T. Gailey and 2d, 1 bottle imported wine, by J. A. Trimble, value $1.00. Best pole team— Gailey and J. M. Sallee, special, $5. 2d, 2 bottles imported wine by J. A. imble, value $2. Band concerts and free entertain- j ments. Display by Fire Department. Saturday's Program. Ladies’ ridir -ontest—Dr. J. W. MeAnich, V. S8., $5; must be three young lady contestants. 2d, M.& N. Evans, stylish street hat. Best voung udy driver, by Me Trimble, 1 white silk-lined toilet case containing hair mirror, ebonoid with mountings, value $10. Prettiest Bates County girl between the of 16 and 20 years (Butler, Rich Hill and Adrian barred) by Deacon Bros. & Co., special, 1 lady’s brush, comb and sterling silver id. was the differ. |fne work and toilet set in Morocco soncounty and he ex-| case, value, $12. Pressed himself as confident that Best fiddler not using notes (But- three ants, special by Ray MeCulloch, mu- sie dealer, 1 fine violin, aalue $15. Laneas‘er jig by Thos. Clark, John | Duff furnishing music, on platform | southeast corne ler barred); must be contest- or of square. weighing the jleast number of pounds, 100 Hurrah cigars, Williams Bros., value $5. man Don’t fail to witness the elaborate display of fire works at nig This is something worth seeir Band concerts and plenty of free enter- i : | tainments. Woodmen Day. In the rains Woodmen | showed they were made ofthe proper i stuff, by braving the elements and j making a very creditable parade on jlast . Wednesday. The following | lodg attendance Spruce, spite of Archie, Foster, s were in {4 Passaic, | Pleasant Gap, Appleton City, Amo- Nevada, the last jret, Virginia and | two having bands. | The parade was formed on Ohio |street and marched twice around the quare. The following prizes were awarded: For the la attendance of M. |W. A.. Pleasant Gap won the prize. | Forthe largest per cent of mem- | bership present, Passaic won the prize. In the drill contest, Appleton City won the prize. ast | | barred, the Nevada lodge won the | prize. | The K.and L. Lodge hada beautiful float, Mrs. Gault was queen | with her attendants of Knights and eepaae 8. BUTLER, MISSOURI, Three More Big Days revented Us Show- your: | | | For the best band present, Butler | The were awarded The jue -d th prize to In cial m Erin Hou booths j ceived } Inthe drivi ontest of double jrigs, Le owning won first and A. M. Rogers second. In the r contest for ‘sin rigs Harve wou first Lee Browning The baby show for the handsomest | baby under 18 months occurred or the west side aud many babies were Jin attendance. No. 124, Warren |Guvant’s baby won the prize. | Itwasa very orderly crowd con- j sidering the provocation, mud, water and gloomy weather. Only a_ few ghts, mostly caused by the return ibber ball. Chairman E national ¢ Mark Han son, of the populist ittee has challeng a joint debate. | | 1 | | | The above cut shows the new | county court house for B: es county. | Mo., modern in every detail. | Itis to be built in the centre of the e four court house square and jfronts with four | beams and channels ins The building of with heavy, | substantial walls of solid masonry. | There are to be large vaults, | absolutely fire-proof. The j to be heated and all necessary closets entra steel pad of wood | floor joists. is | constructed stone, ten house Jand toilet rooms provided: publit | rooms are arranged in the basement story for the use of ladies with their shildren: also closets for the public. | The building is to slate | metal cornices, plate glass, tile and | cement corridors and is to be finished |‘comple ready to occupy within the jamount of $50,000.00, fifty | and dollars. This house has been completed in ve roof, | Johnson county, Mo.. alsoin Andrew | county, and has been contracted the | third time in Lawrence county, Mo., | | within $50,000.00. The taxpayers | of Bates county are therefore assured | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1900. x PROPOSED COURT HOUSE F thous- | THE BUTLER STREET FAIR. 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G—and h SATURDAY SPECIALS. sik worth Best soda Pp th. worth OR BATES CO. ite az Oat fl per rth 3 2 that t 12 feet Nd T ‘ bw 25 sum at to : Rock ( th, w 15 at is tI = oO £ ‘ B a. 1 sort and s o Sy Feet Wide by 104 Feet Long M . worth 10e, at County Clerk—P 26530 “y " val woetls lix var g w We Recorder e Storage Room— 19x34 fe soiler Room—2 “, pe worth 25c, at z F Room—1x ‘ vault 14x15. 2 f ‘ é Closets—Tw » publ sets > I scala wile Probate: 9x10 and 10x11 Basser sie ; feet: private office eaults F ords—!°. : Extr rtthe rth 14x15 feet. Col O feet: vault bs bea ‘ 10x11 feet. onder ¥ re ° Treasurer—office 16x20 feet: vault JIM’S C. G. & M. 10x11 feet. uit Clerk—office 19x30 feet: , ¢ vault 10x22 feet. County Attorney—Office, 19x25 feet private office 16 24 feet. Stterifi—office 14x22 feet. And storage room. Grand Jury—Room 16x24 feet: