The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, May 30, 1901, Page 5

HOSE $9.00 as we claimed for the : t where. Why not let us save t you that $3.50. The goods ' are right, the make is right, - the fit is right—all right save the ufacturer’s They closed them out to us MEN'S SACK SUITS Are proving as big bargains eral times we have found cus- tomers who paid as high as $12.50 for same goods else- price and that is the man- loss, way under price. Brownie overalls Child’s 50c shirts 35c. m. Sev not oul 15c. LOCAL ITEMS TIMES’ eens No. 37. Carpets at cut ona McKibbens. Whoop up the 4th of July celebra- tion Child’s percale shirts, ages 4 to 12, | 8c, at American Clothing House. _ SeeJ.S. Pierce, west side of square, when wantingfarminsurance. 9-tf Carpets at cut prices. Dr. Foster, of this city, has his fame enrolled for THE TIMEs. Carpets at cut prices. Mrs. G. A. Donegan, of Kemmere, ‘Wyo., orders Tue Times to her ad- - dress. Carpets at cut prices. McKibbens. The work of macadamizing Pine MecKibbens. | MeKibbens. | street to Oak Hill cemetery has be- | Carpets at cut prices. McKibbens. Mrs J. A. Trimble and daughter, ‘Prudence, are visiting Mrs. Wm. ‘Mills, at Foster. Child’s black stripe brownie over- alisfor ages 4 to 15, only lie. At American Clothing House. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Walton, who have been spending several weeks in the east have returned home. See those bargains in pleated bosom shirts at 50c and 75c, at the American Clothing House. To-day at 2:30 o’clock, the old soldier will march to the cemetery to laurel the graves of their departed comrades. Special values in fancy hose at 2 for a quarter just received at Ameri- tan Clothing House. Read the Butler Cash Department Store advertisement this week. It ‘ontains matter that will interest you. Carpets at cut prices. MceKibbens. _ About half the business portion of Amsterdam burned Thursday of last Week. Among the losses was the Border Breezes. Prof. Geo. L. Hess of Raymore, Mo., has been elected to the princi- Palship of the public schools at Hume at a salary of $65 per month. Jno. M. Graham, one of Bates county's most worthy and honorable ettizens and prosperous farmers, eall- ed and had his dates set ahead. | and ice cream served Dr. Boulware spent*two days in Jefferson City in attendance at the meeting of the State Medical Associ- tion. Dr. Gilmore of Adrian, also attended. W. H.Caldwell, one of THe Times most highly esteemed friends and | subscribers favored us with a pleas- ant eall on Monday and had his dates set ahead to 1902. John F. Herrell and wife, of Adrian, spent Friday and Saturday in Butler visiting relatives and friends. John says it was the first holiday he had had for a year. The Y. P.S. C. E. of the First Pres- byterian church will give a lawn social on the chureh lawn Friday evening of this week. Strawberries A cordial in- vitation is extended to everyone. Several of the best business houses in Archie, Cass county, were destroy- ed by fire Tuesday. The fire broke out at about the noon hour and did $10,000 damage before stopped. Ernest Bausman, an industrious and worthy young man, left Tues- day for Hesston, Kan., to make his home. He renewed and had his pa- per changed to that address Recorder Wilson has C. C. Duke at work on the records preparing a list of all mortgages for use of the asses- sors. As there are several thousand mortgages on file, the job of listing them is a big one. J. T. Baker, a prominent citizen of Pleasant Gap township, called and had his name enrolled for Tar TEs. The Bakers are splendid people and we are glad to number them all among our best friends. Prof. T D. Embree, of Ballard, complimented us pleasantly while in the city the last of the week and had D. Teeter’s paper changed to Hyde Park, Cal., where Mr. Teeter has gone in search of health. M. T. Duncan, who is doing a rush- ing poultry business at LeRoy, Kan., was over to spend Sunday with his family and favored us. He had THE Times sent to his mother-in-law, Mrs. A. E. Settle, city. R.N. Allen, of Bloomer, Okla., writes us a very interesting commu- nication from that new country and/ enumerates the old Bates county boys there, all of whom are doing well. ' OOSOCCSOSOSOCOCROSOSSS 2 022! \ci280, auxiliary to |the Modern Woodmen of America, i will give an ice cream and straw berry festival i in the Allen building, south | side square on Tuesday evening, June |4th. Everybody invited. The Royal Neighbors, auxiliary to | the Modern of America, | will give an ice cream and strawberry festival in the Allen building, 1 | side square, Tuesday |Jupe 4th. Everybody iny Woodmen south on evening, invited. | The Royal Neighbors, auxiliary to the Modern Woodmen of America will give an ice cream and strawberry festival in the Allen buildi south side square, on Tuesday evening, June 4th. Everybody invited. The state encampment of the Mis- souri Natianal Guard is to be held at some point in Missouri in July There are beautiful grounds at But- lerfor entertaining camps of this nature and why not the town try to ge them. - P. Thomas, one of New Home Saabs s worthy. and wealthy citi- zens made us a pleasant call while in the city on Friday. Mr. Thomas is one among the first settlers of the county, and has assisted in its development. materially William Ewin, one of Deepwater township’s staunchest and most ac- tive young democrats, a prominent farmer and influential citizen, was in to see us the last of the week. He reports crops looking fine and said that they had been blessed with more rain than farther west. Butler Fire Department is making ready for the tournament to be held at Ft. Smith, Ark., about the middle of June. For the past two weeks a select team from the depart- ment has been holding daily practice on North Main street and the boys are going to put up a stiff fight for ‘the the leading premiums offered at the tournament. They generally get what they go after. We are getting a little jealous of Col. Wade for forming a trust on the steam whistles of the industrial and manufacturing establishments. He hasconcentrated near his house the ice plant whistle, creamery whistle, poultry house whistle and the elec- tric light whistle. Not satisfied with these he also got a corner on the big fire bell. Childrens day entertainment at the M.E. church, south, Sunday was well attended, the church being crowded. The program was an in- teresting one and the little folks did themselves credit. The eutertaim- ment consisted of singing and recita- tions suited to the oc which delighted the audience. asion, Tue Times takes pleasure in com- mending M.S. White, sexton of Oak Hill cemetery for the very efficient manner in which he is caring for and beautifying the grounds, by mowing the grass and in looking after the graves, shrubbery, etc. Wedare say there are few cemeteries in tion of the state better cared for. this sec- Col. G. B. Hickman received Mon- day a box containing a beautiful wreath of artificial flowers from Mrs. D. B. Donegan, wife of the man mur- dered by the Gartrells. Col. Hickman will comply with the request of Mrs. Donegan and place the flowers on the grave of her husband to-day, at the time the G. A. R. veterans are decorating the graves of the old sol- diers. . P. Smith, at one time pastor of| she pelt congregation in Butler, was visiting his mother, sister and many friends last week. He was ad- mitted to the bar after leaving here and became a successful lawyer at Ava, Mo He was elected probate judge of Douglas county at election and his name is mentioned for the circuit judgeship of the new district formed by the last legisla- ture. He favored Tae Times with a renewal. Ed. Culver, son of A. H. Culver, at- tended the meeting of the State Board of Embalmers, which met St. Louis last week. He passed a creditable examination and home a licensed embalmer. Ed was fully prepared for the state board eX: months in Kansas City under the in- struction of J. W. Wagoner, who stands at the head of funeral direct- ors and embalmers of the Young Culver will have charge of the | undertaking rooms at the | Cash Department 5 Store. Edward ja graduate of the Butler High S He isa bright young man hool feda creditable examination in hi ' chosen profession. i the last } in} came | amination as he had spent several} | state. | Butler | and it is a gratification to know that he ; ass-/! fi Dr. J. L. Gartrent ann sos V. GaRTeELe Through the courtesy Harry Henry sis ‘ pr sent its ren ith is nt likeness tr ~ al- when Su with them after dictments for murd observed Harry trying shot and suggested tot he allow tures. The otticers recently to th them to pose Gartrell out der. He was visibly ¢ the old cabin where the stardly erime was committed He pointed out the sleeping positions of the three | men on that fateful night He re- peatedly asserted that Donegan was the best man he ever knew. that he (Gartrell) was sick and Donegan had loaned him his storm coat, that he loaned him a blanket and his — one; reserving one for himself Wh Donegan said he would bear wes expenses of the trip and if the Gar trellis ever got able they could pay him back. Gartrell was asked what became of the blood; he said his father told him he caught it in a pan and threw it in the fire. He pointed out the exact place they threw the the put the ax in the creek and where the tather also place had iy in the Those who have talked with Gartrell believe he is telling the truth, and that he is a party to the murder only after it was committed. Major Woodson of Kansas City, was in the city the last of the week looking after the defense. mur- man’s bor water dered young a a Memorial services will be held at the Baptist church Sunday, June 16 at 8 p. m., conduct Jones. 1 ed by Rey. W. F. Every body cordially invited. W. P. Ayers, of Virginia, is a new subseriber. J. W. Darby, Esq.. a prominent citizen of Foster. was in Butler on Tuesday. Mrs. G. B. Hickman left Tuesday noon on a visit to herdaughter Mrs. Durrett. at Lee Summit Several barrels of cement for use in the foundation of the new court house are being unloaded in the court yard. Sam Dobbins remember with his annual remittance for tion. Sam is a prosperous us subscrip- and en- terprising farmer and a worthy citi- zen. Lieut. Ben Wade, seeking a com- mission in the regu army. passed a sg val examinat worth, He will return June to cack further Tue Times wishes the success in his military ambition. aven- 12 examination onat I an man you of who has} | Miss Stella Christy, daughter Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Christy, been attending Christian college at {Columbia, Mo., the past understand graduated with first hon- This is gratifying many Butler year, we ors in elocution. news to Miss Stella's friends. 4 substantial bridge now spans the jlake, extending from the boat house !to the sulphur well. The well ing cleaned out with is be- sand buckets jand a wird mill will pump the water. | Everything is free and nodoubt But} Her Lake and Park, with these con-| } veniences, will again become a Pop- | ar summer resort for our people ° Miss Clara I. M. Smith and daughters. Josie. and little Viola. complimented oursanctum or Monday i | Appleton Ac was —— two-year-old esd litt his wife are Vv ee WHAT DO YOU CARE NcKIBBENS. | past three weeks took a lay off jon Mol How we buy, or what we pay for goods. WHAT IN HO And we want you to come in quote a few items. Wok Extra Velvet C Velvet Carpeting $1.00 Brussels Car Brussels HARTFORD, TERESTS Y OU Is W WE SELL THEM. and see for yourself. We arpet $1.25 grade for 95e grade for 85c¢ peting SO grade for 70c Carpeting 65 grade for 50c¢ Ingrain Carpetings LOWELL Best all wool, ART. j Regular 65c grade for 55c. Other grades at 50, 45, 40,35, 30, 25, 20e per yard, We are selling carpets, curtains, matting, oil cloths, etc., at the lowest prices ever quoted in this town and invite a comparison. McKIBBENS. We show the choicest line of wash dress goods we have ever had and at low popular prices. A new line of laces, embroideries and all overs just opened. See our 50c and Sse table linen. $1.25 bleached table linen for $1 a yard, speeial lot of remnants at 65c a yard. McKIBBENS. The Wc India linen will compare with higher priced goods. An extra good Topsy hose 15e a pair. The 10c¢ crash A splendid all- We sell the Si we show is wide and heavy. wool skirting serge 29c. Iver shirt waists in madras, $1. Thompsons glove fitting corsets $1 and 48c, Ladies’ undervy McKIBBENS. Splendid line ¢ and $1.00. Our $2 and $2. A sample line to you. See our $1.00 good one. Come to usanc wear 5c,10c, Lic, 20c, 25e, ete. Men’s underwear 25c, 39c, 45c, and 50¢ »f men’s shirts at 25c 50c, T5e 50 shoes are fully guaranteed. of underskirts at a big saving umbrella, it is an unusually i we will save you money McKIBBENS. SLANDER SUIT. William McConville and Wife Arrested | on a Serious Charge. The case of the State of Missouri against William McConville and wife, scandalizing the was called for on the charge of name of Telsa Smith. trial in Squire Jeter’s court in Butler Monday morning poned indeffinitely sickness in the Smith family The parties to the suit all reside in the southeast part of Summit town- ship McConville and wife was sworn out by G. W. Smith, father of the young girl said to have been slandere Upon the outcome of the trial de- pends the honor and good name of the young girl in question. The case promises to be a dirty and was on post- account of one and the facts unfit for publica- tion Mrs. Lelia Conger. of Columbia, The warrant for the arrest of | Our old friend H.S. Williams called and had his ahead, Mr. Williams is a successful farmer. This spring he sold over $500 worth of hogs and cattle. Hegot a good price for both. dates set He nad the misfortune to lose a fine young colt this spring. B. W. Lansdown, a prominent mer- chant of Centertown, Mo., with his wife, was visiting relatives and old friends in Butler the last of the week, Tue Times acknowledges a pleasant eall. Mr. Lansdown, boy, lived in Butler and has never forgot- ten his old attachments and always has a good word to say for this town. when a A Good Move. The business men of Butler have entered into an agreement | their stores promptly at 7 to close o'clock day. By this it not | only gives the proprietors an oppor- | tunity to get acquainted with their | families, but more important still, | the poor clerks who have’been toil- arrangement Mo., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Edwards. E. Bennett and Miss Maud Russell, | of Foster, have been selected as teachers for the schools at Amoret. Our esteemed friend (. J. Pahiman, a good farmer and worthy citizen of | complimented us with a this township, pleasantly and favored us renewal Sheriff Joe T. Smith spent Monday in Kansas City subpoenaing witness- j esin the case of the State Dr. Gartrell and son of D. B. for the murder Donegan Saturday was a brisk day for busi- 3utler. The farmers had been detained in the fields for the d ness im who came to town in force Dr. J. N. Bricker. Adrian = popular and pioneer druggist. was it city jay and favored us pleasant- TI a visit Doctor Stunts rned fre to bis i just re nar ld old ho against | ing from 5in the morning until 9 j}and 10 o'clock at night, a chance for a little recreation. We itis a | good move on the part of the mer- | chants and one which is generally ap- | proved by the people. Each store | has posted a card to that effect and say | the big whistle on the ice plant will announce the closing hour. So ifyou failto supply your wants before 7 |p. m., will haveto wait until | morning. you Election of Teachers. board of education met Mon- The day night for the purpose of electing teachers for the publicschools of this city for the ensuing year. The re sult was as follows Superintendent—J. M. Taylor. Washington Building—A.(. Gwinn, principal: Emma Depee, Theresa Pat- terson, ©. W. Allison, Betz, Nettie Ely snilding—J. E Jessie Cassity, Harper, —L. B. Allison, Brown. Emma 2 Ora Newsome ylored Ww. A. N. Wr oa to be fill Mon- sect agnir each night in the week except Satur-, Se