The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, November 29, 1900, Page 8

T e Trial of Edwards. The case of D.C. killing his brother-in-law M. L. Shafer | was called for trial yesterday. A special jury i was summon- ed by the sheriff and about one hun- dred witnesses subpoenaed. It will probably take three or four days to try the case. wards, Jr., for | the « Teachers in the county wanting grade cards will find thea on sale in the Times office. McParland Bros. have just received a large line of Cavalry and Infantry deggings, horse blankets, lap robes Tentsfor sale or 2 and wagon sheets. rent. On Southside of square. Mrs. Stein, of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Atiman of Ft. Smith, Ark., are visiting their sister, Mrs. Silas Levy. | Mrs. Levy entertained .a number of her lady friends at cards on Monday afternoon in honor of her sisters. The traveling public will be glad to Yearn that the Mo. Pacifichas put on athrough service to St. Louis on athe 9 o'clock train. so it will not now be necessary to change cars be-| tween Rich Hill and Pleasant qill as was formerly the case. Senator Cushman K. Davis of Min- nesota, died at his home in St. Paul, Tueseay evening after an illness of several months. He was elected to the United States senate in I887 and at the time of his death chairman of the committee on forign relations. Cali- fornia some time ago has returned George Clark, who went to and has his paper changed back to Nyhart. Mr. plenty of work there in the mills for men at not robust Clark says there is good and strong, able bodied wages, but could not stand it Mrs. Mary Miller, sister of Mrs. Alf Miller, died at thelatter’s home in this city on Monday and was buried he is Circuit Court. The Regular Grand pleted its labors on Tuesdz Jury com of last week and made their final report in| which they commended Sheriff Mudd which th ndnesi |for the cleanliness in | County Jail is kept and the k with which he treats the prisoners. In less than four hours after the adjournment of the Grand Jury Charles Mills, colored, lay dead from a pistol shot fired by Theodore Cooper, alias Trixey Cooper. Cooper was captured and landed in jail on the next day. a Special Grand Jury was ordered by the Court, and he was promptly indicted for murder in the second degree. The particulars of this killing have already been published. Minnie Smith Zorester T. Smith on Wednesday on the grounds of cruelty. From the evidence this was a agravated case and Mrs. Smith richly deserved her legal separation. On the same day Oscar Brown plead guilty of burglary and was in the State was divorced from sentenced to two y teform School at Boonville. John F. McKee was divorced from V. McKee on the grounds of improper conduct. On Thursday the case of I Paddock against the Mo. Pac. Ry. Co. by agreement. the matter being settled out of Court that in the Supreme Court for several years and sent back for new trial Augusta Molden of Rich Hill was divorced from Richard Molden on the grounds of desertion. The evidence tended that Richard probably dead as he wrote his wife he had started to her home in Bates county from Ilinois; she heard he was sick on the Mrs. Molden preferred to take a de- cree and be sure she is separated deie ars Irene was dismissed This is a case has been to show w road—he never came. from the nilait in the Elliott cemetery south of the city on Tuesday. She in her 8ist year, was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was an aunt of Judge G. C. and A. A. Miller. C.A Middleton and wife, of War rensburg, came to Butler Saturday to visit Judge and Mrs. J. Fran- cisco. We acknowledge a fraternal call from Mr. Middleton. H ASSO- ciated with U. Arthur McBride in publishing the Warrensbu Star, both mén of the state. was successful young newspaper County Treasurer, A. B. Owen, has bought a fine farm containing 160 acres in Mound township. of the Walton Trust Co., this city. Mr. Owen does not expect to leave Butler at the ezpiration of his term of office. The farm he says was purchased as an investment. know that this estimable family will remain citizens of our town. It is gratifying to Roy Scot met with a very serious accident one day this week. While her was riding along the road on a horse he met a hunter who shot at a rabbit, but shooting the rabbit the load andarm and also the ’s side. He came to Drexel and Dr. Stedman He will prob ably recover.—Drexel Star. Mrs. Power and Mrs. Warnock en- tertained lady friends to luncheon at their magnificent home on Delaware street Saturday afternoon. This one of the most elegantly appointed homes in the city, and artisti- eally decorated for this occasion with cut flowers, potted plants and run- ning vines. The ladiesreport a most delightful time. The bigest Wilkins, who is now instead of entered Roy’s side hors dressed his wounc a large party of elegant an was living man is Lewis} great | of} a} arousing interest in the scientifie ‘les Europ Wilkins farm near St. Paul, When but « was born Minn., 10 on 1 old he | Z at in ST | he wa years has grown to the tremendons height | of 1074, of ar weig inches—just three-quarters | inch less th feet— | ind t s 364 pounds. ithwest Miss¢ lit lits hers 23rd annual today Supe Association will hok sessior Nev and te Cc. € of the B Or lays Vr mma Cassity I Miss ipal gram is hat ther this tear consi | law jSustains the circuit ; : ave | instance measured six feet in height, and now |- ju The case R. H. Duke against W.H. H. Duke et al was argued and sub- mitted to the court. This suit in- volves the ownership of $1856.85 the proceeds of cattle claimed by The plaintiffs are Kansas City. several parties. commission men in They paid the money into court and required the parties to come in and their claims, they not knowing to whom to pay the pro- The live establish ceeds. claimants near Adrian. Daisy Wachtel was divorced W. Wachtel and the grounds of non-support. Her name D. from: George was restored to Daisy D. Garrison. The plaintiff lives at Rich Hill. Cass Co. & C.W. the State Company Sloan Town The case Trustee, against Mutual tried on change of venue from Cass Insurance was county and brought a large number of prominent and distin- guished Harrison- ville. citizens from The plaintiffs were represented by Judge Sloan, R. T. Railey and D.C. Barnett and the defendant by Pyke & Fyke of Kansas City. John W. Page was divorced from Mary Page. The parties live in the north part of the county. George Hauser was naturalized on Friday many. A. F. Weedin against Sanderson & Wilson Hardware and. Furniture Company brought a large number of Hill. dict was in favor of the plaintiff. On Wednesday the judgment of af- attorneys He was formerly from Ger- Witnesses from Rich The ver- firmance of the sentence of Noah Me- | Ginnis and recorded. The death warrant is being prepared and will be furnished the sheriff this week, tin that the law will take its course and the execution will take place at the jail on Dee, 20, between the hours of 5 a. m and 3 p.m. in the was received It seems cer county afternoon as requires. e court every alleged supreme eourt in where error was opinion was written by Judge] Gantt and was coneurred in by every It ‘ and nber of the court. eovers 16 pages of type-writt views the evi ence cited in the case. The case Fred Palmer against Dr. | erm. The case | the | to the weather there j ton, lward is set for Wednesday but will ‘not be reached onthat day on ac- jconnt of the Lamar case. A special | venire of forty is ordered from which {to seleet a jur They will report | and the jury will probably be selected about Thursday. Thiscase will con- sume the rest of the week if reached. There are about 100 witnesses. This is a case in which Edwardsis indicted for killing his brother-in-law near Altona about two years ago. The case of Miss Crabb against the school district of Rich Hill, was tried and submitted last Saturday. The court decided in favor of Miss Crabb and assessed her damages at $225, the amount sued for less the salary she earned in teaching a spring term during the time covered by her con- tract with Rich Hill. This is the ease in which Miss Crabb wasemploy- ed and notified of her election by the board, subject to certain rules made by the board She presented herself at the proper time of opening school and found the board had employed board contending that she had nocer- tificate at the time. was issued on the day following the beginning of school, she having telegram from the State Superin- doned the contract when done on A likely be appealed. Col. R. Finley Smile at the Christian Church tonight, and same building. this distinguished the hear orator and ing will be packed on each evening. G W Park br yesterday morning a fine, 7 months old, Durock Jersey male he which he shipped to H. L. Hewitt, at Aus- tin, Mo. & Son are becoming quite noted. Mr. Park informs us that he has eight more boars for sale. J.R Clark died on Tuesday ut his home in Linn county. Kan. just across the line from Homer tow ship, will be buried today. He was: brother of A. P. Clark, recently de ceased in this county. He was a prominent man, twice represeuting his county in the state legislature. Mrs. Pratt Wyatt and J. E. Will- iams entertained a large number of their lady friends at the former’s el gant home on West Pinestreet. invitations stated, ‘bring ry old thing you want to getrid of,” and ii this le pected to trade her parcel, as many Elegant refresh Butler times as she chos ments were served. School Contests. EvKuarr. Mo., Nov. 24, 1900. On Friday, Nov. 16 Miss who is teaching at Pleasant Valley with her pupils, had aspelling match against the school at Lone star. which taught by Miss Maud Thompson, both sides doing great credit, but Miss Payne and pupils carried off the laurels. Then on the next Friday evening. Nov. 23, Lone Star paid a visit to Pleasant Valley and the perties this time en a “deadly” contest in cipher a result the same as before. were only a visitors. Death of Mrs. Newton. After a lingering illness Mrs. wife of Re W. M. Newton, Presbyterian «minister, died at her home in Lowry last Sunday morning and was burried in the Barnett cem- etery ou Tuesday. The funeral was largely attended, ased beir an old and esteemed Rey - J dec citizen. tt funeral services.—Lowery City Herald Rev. Newton was pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city for He and bis ja number of years. in the high ny cellent wife were held ir to hear of esteem. and tl regret death, and sympathize with jreaved husband supreme declared yesterday branch and that physi- bee is a clans pre i Tt practically —Editor ( 5) vived a le yan to-day in wh sople will ) y for the re The fine red hogs of Park! last. | y the fun, foreach lady was ex- | F a misdemeanor Payne, New-| evens, of Raymore, conducted | another teacher for the place, the; city Tuesday of last week. ! | Her certificate | vorce from Mr. Smith last wee a guest of James Walker last week. tendent on the day before the open- ; Some girl will have a chance to get ing that the same was issued and | to chu would follow. She informed the board | of this fact and demanded her place. James Verm The court held that the board aban- is 17 years younger than any of his they em- family. | ployed another teacher which was | gust 31. The case will supper. stead of Thursday nigtit. will preach week. Friday night will deliver a lecture in| last You want to’ goods ntleman, and we aresure the build- daue stra pasture last Wednesday and was still | missing Saturday | | the wedding | j to have st i} i done. ist walkir | } friends here | good woman's | the be-} “| minister 1ust first obtain | } ques | Hugh G pudiation | j Will move to i | moved in O | scribed ele an evil in Kan jafter having th jallow beer, wine or whisky The stat freturned from their visit to Hur —The state 3 How to Make Money. save it by trading at the Spot Cash Store. You ean get the best prices, the newest, up-to-date merchandise deal. are making a big reduction on ladies anda Square We Come and see We sell for cash at the lowest price and have one price for all, and children’s jackets. us, we want your trade. SPOT CASH STORE. OOOO 0686 0066 9662 8694 685553005830 5900 | cHicaco ST. LOUIS OMAHA CAPITAL, $300,000. EVANS-SNIDER-BUEL-CO Live Stock Commission Agent, FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF CATTLE, HOGS AND SHBEP. Money to loan to responsible parties on apy Virginia Items. KANSAS crpy We heard it and jotted it down, What happens in and out of town. Mr. Whitsitt of Butler, was in the Minnie Watkins r di- Mrs got Ed Raby of Kansas City. was the Carl Coulter is out in a new buggy. : oroved security at reasonable Special Attention to Stockers and Feeders, and all Native Trade, furnished our patrons, -h without walking. rates We fergot to say anything about ill Drovers Telegram or Kansas City Star ion’s girllast week. She at $ WE OFFER YOU UNEQUALED SERVICE AND ABSOLUTE SAFETY Dr. Mynatt, of Jerico. plead guilty | | The Pope Fainted Twice, : Paris, Nov 22.—A_ dispatch to the : | Paris ‘mps from Rome says the heindictment was | pope visited Yesterday the Basilieg the of St. Peters and experienced such going to, ftigue that he had to take hig bed. It is further claimed that be fainted twice Aaron was mistaken about the ; : to the charge of manslaughter inthe | : > It is Wednesday night in- reuit court Tuesday and was fined : 10 and costs. R. T. Judy was in Kansa ¥ last | returned against him by recent The case not t} the grand jury O. M. Drysdale spent three days 1 week in Kansas City buying * tria! make all facts hard certain, but it appears that Dr. My- natt performed a criminal operation | to as A. H- CULVER, JNO. HUTCHISON, be Licencsed Embalmer, eee with Tuk BUTLER H DEPARTMENT STORE, pacts es s is visiting her on a yo Mrs. } M iter at Logan One of N. M. yed away from Coulter ir Jerico by the : owa 7 2, . f I name of Reed a afterward mules Hedger’s Nestlerode’s < She Hession befor had which prompted the John her death of what been done, investigation eee and indictment.—Stockton Journal. fF OKlaboma. has Mr. Graham, t M Governor Grants a Pardon. Jefferson ¢ Nov Stephens (o-day granted a restora- | Ar He Ss imprisonment at the Oc- ysdale’s house. If you listen c:refully you can hear itv, -ernor can ather to- Kind little liked you with us a few years “thy” be Allorders attended to prompt ly, day or night. The best hearse in the county, Terms: CASH OR ON CREDIT, TELEPHONE-~-Night, 109; Day, fo ~ most see tion parion to Winegar, of rether to say : t ee ‘ ether to say 2 by Bates co Was convicted to would I for theless ud, we ave three ye tober te: 1896,in Bates county % No. 88, more: will = released law. A ved by Bates county | fo circuit court He was der the tion largely s un three-fourths peti- You ¢ lit to see the prohibition- around among the poli citizens asked for his restoration th who look ra the republican Gi cians sm wer sorrowful. they have read what Governor Stai 1 of Kansas, says in the Nov. 25. making Accepts the Call. THE Clerk H. E of the First | Baptist Church, received a letter to-| Souuthwest day from Rey. R. M of Harri- Mo.. wl that man accepts the call to the pastor- Star of Williams it te He wants a law for have in his possession within a pre- Soldiers “T will any person to Inlow, sonvill in lich gentle Missouri distance of any Home. liquor, beer or wine ate of the church here ask the legislature to help me fight evil t the borders of Kansas.” of our Poultry Mr. Inlow writes from Lexington, the worst we ive within Mo.. wher is at present engaged | So many protracted meeting and says he | Association, eanteen last | will arrar his affairs so as to be- xeople voted for the tion—even Stanley himself—and gin his pastoral labors in Nevada on } Wii] hold its Second Annual Exhibi- because it is so great 1901 mS. It evil to sell liquor half a mile from the l than in Klondike. republicans are now howling Janu He Harrisonville chur tion at NEVADA, MISSOURI, is no the 1 the is at present pastor of h and is regard Soldiers home at Leavy No ging as one of the ablest ministers vada Post low was formerly pastor of aptist Church in Butler, and as popu- | IDEC. 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, | The exhibition promises to be larger The Belgian wonde their ially cl ] the men to vote for men °o not | preacher and citizen was very to pass lar with our people. and better than ever. their lips. , Elmer Garner's quite sic Mrs. Philip Heckadon is reported better than for a long ti Jesse Park week just above : Hare exhibit and the Pit Game com is reported ] | tests will be new features. | Vrite for Catalogue. CHAS. E. CRONHARDT, Secy, Nevada, Mo. this arm broke the wrist, but goes to school every day Deepwater Items. Miss Tracie Wetzel left a few ago for St. Joseph. Mo.. where will spend the winter wi and friends » sale at Dal Drake's last Satur- was attended and stock ht full value uted on at Johnstown. W. L. Jack ackso days } h relatives J. M. SALLEE, | Wholesale and retail dealer in Old Iron, Brass, Copner, Zine, well at 1 ing is ison Jobn t Rubber, Bones, Rags, ete.,- ville. Mo Rev. Vivian, the south Method ohnstown, ¢ West Ohio St Hig i pricefor HIDES AND FURS. Hig wing prices forall ars Butler. lbs. 0 conti a jutler, Mo, his 7 ment at ™m. James Offill made : to Butler Friday re Joe Kash has nted. Mrs. D. H. Kast spent Wednesday tof J. E. Kast W.H. Shelton d last Sun unk F. 1 wrought iron ds of No He ast jate iron was Wronght Break Les L ron pipe ¢ iron to oe avy if MAKES WEAK WOMEN STRONG SICK WOMEN WE and shoes wringer rubber om HaPwwnues J. M. SALLEE We tains i that John h Hillscon. Ros , Prop