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4 | 4 | 4 Ie} | 4 4 4 4 ,, 4 LALLAIPSLIAS AES, 4 i] 4 | | 4 4 ui hh i 2 ing. The stage was decorated in|father’s on Delaware street. The ry on | . class colors, eut flowers, plants and en 4 at — = oe savers to you. | | on ferns. This according tocustom, was | foundation and in a couple of weeks Ca | , done by the junior class. will have their work completed and QUR SUMMER UNDERWEAR at 23c and 48c, Head Every- | — Exercises were opened by the Allen | ready for the carpenters. You can’t-beat ’em. k | | 4 Orchestra. Rev. W. M. Jones pro-} Condue Wrict iat ry | r | . , . Conductor I. D. Wright, who for i E e =_— 1 to ¢ thing | — <a | " nounced the invocation. ‘ a number of years ran on the Frisco Our Summer*Negligee Shirts, 48, 68 and 98c. : {| : Miss Ethel Walkup, salutatorian, | road out of Fort Scott, has been kill-| f br AA ‘ Ate e . | 4 |delivered her oration, “Energy in| eq p: dinary . He wasile Nothing like them for the money. ee oot ‘in yanordinary sneeze. He wag | ; | N Action” in a very creditable gener well and at work when he sneezed. A When you get ready for that : and its composition showed muc'| uliar strain of the muscles ruptur- | = e i Out vaclie }@ | uoughe and study, _ |edtheeardrum. Inflammation set NEW HAT, e | — fitters and me | A quartette, composed of Misses} in and his death resulted.—Pittsburg ie = e —— ers anc = } Clay, Adkins and Newsom, sang Headlight. whether in straw, wool or fur, we can show c : “Come When the Lilies Bloom.” 2 5 : > {e 4 | for Childrens { * bk dG dons. cf ths Seki Tule ana? in Lgrygesd rer Bon you the newest line, all the new shapes and a : ni other day W. S. Green shot and in- A =F Bee : os = Mi == Ml acs. ce | 4 wore , basta he class ae: shale billed tie wits: Heo tan Geese, suit you as to price. Which will it be,one at @& ei — | men. ame oo) " advi acmeian rs aaa The wife had been divorced from 98? a + ladvice to the gracuates, the other @ ss ‘ie Rake cue 23c, 48c, 73c, 98c, $1.43 or $1. a] | a Nd scholars, the faculty and school] [Teen only @ lew days anc , . al ry 9 | board. . visit her sick sister, wien Green slip- We have them all, and they are bargains, too. ic & hy Mrs, I. N. Mains rendered “Le Der- {Ped up to the house and shot her ic | <enemmenne caine np wee , ‘ dead through the window. He then (ra) Py : === @ |mier Sourire” on the piano, in her : y : } mes : ..| Went to the roadside and killed him- | my ae 4g own inimitable manner and was re- it Ay }@ | peatedly encored. Mrs, Mains has ai We sell . w@ a 4g the reputation of being one of the} J.T. Nims, living on the Dauben- 10e } hath Pax thn . ry a \§ city’s finest piano players, mier farm, two milesnorth of Butler, ¢ hose, « pair for 10¢. i \§ Re be wipers tee ae angen from home over aa Muslin: Underwear 1-3 less than usual prices. xe ae ee me Se Se Se Se Se he We ee oe eo oe oe oe oe seoeyy | delivered a splendid oration, “ihe}ago, and there are some grounds for : i : ‘ Sik li li il i i i ai i i i al ab ain ai ai ap alo id BAS Virst American.’ His delivery was | suspicion that he met foul play, He Gauze Vests from te to 23c. Just look at _ good, in the handlng of the subject | was an old soldier and had recently , apt kara ea ne ene In Butler there are many stores much thought and preparation was|drawn his pension for the quarter. them when you are ih and see what you think, Strung all around the square, wnnifested, aud he acquited himself] He was.seen in questionable compa: We know they are cheap. But with the Cash Department Store with credit and honor to his class. | [ny just before his disappearance, and There's not one to compare, Miss Mabel Morris, a soloist of rare | the officers are working on a clue Hot Weather Corsets 19c to 45c, The Butler Cash Department Store musical attainments, sang Devos} which may prove fruitful. We are agents for the > preasnade is west, yr ' - ae Prof, Albert deokine made ue & ad Of all the trading points aroun tev, Lotspeich presented the diplo-} jaa cant call while in the clty Tues: H It is by far the best. mas with some mast excellent advice ae peotesals ox is we paper American Lady Corsets. Here you may find whate’er you want and SESH Pee ans : a chaged from Alma, Mo., to Passaic, Let us show them to you, If you will make a eall; : The graduates were ( larence Dixon, He has recently closed a very success- Embroideries from le per yard If We've Groceries, Hardware, Furniture, j Ethet oe rege Pesan hove ful term of school at Alma, aod has = MM DTOSSFIGR Ot) £0: per yard up. pe soswell Sallie i wo ! Subs i fra ? , Sita Werininhas race Mine Bs Tons and Laces cheap Tan anybody. And Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes and Paints, Bate a Gaughey, ian ek him the position for another year. ‘ " : , G And Carpets for the floor, Tea chers § fick 1 He would prefer, however, to secure When looking for [Gj *Aud many things so numerous boctiehaielh al lu a school nearer home, if satisfactory [C5 We cannot call them o'er, There is no better place in town For you to go and trade: We sell cur goods so very low According to the grade, We'er most obliging gertlemen, Undoubtedly you'll see, We've won our reputation By truth and honesty. Please call at the Department Store And do not be afraid, And we will then convince you It is the place to trade, | Kansas City, Mo., and return.— June 14th and 16th, good to return to June 2Ist in parties of ten or more on gue solid ticket—$1.50 per capita. “ E.C Vaxpervoort, Agent. Dr. W. M. Clemmons, of Cleveland, Cass Co., Mo,, was a pleasant caller the last of the week, in company with |g Mr. Nickell, son of Capt. Holly Niek- | § ell. | A. M. Beard, a substantial young | farmer of Pleasant Gap township, favored us pleasantly and renewed for his mother, Mrs. E. Beard’s pa- per. Our old friend Matt Adams, atl g Nyhart, sends us remittance for re- newal. Matt is punctual .in all his! & dealings and is held in high esteem | by his neighbors. He is one of our | most substantial citizens. 1 out. | J.H. Twist favored us andrenewed | § for his paper going to his father in Pleasant Hill. Mr. Twist is just re- covering from a severe spell of sick- ness. His father is also very low and not expected to recover. Harry Fall, a bright young stock- man, of Harrisonville, in company with T. K. Lisle, made us a pleasant ealland had his name enrolled for | worth, * DRYSDALE & KEASLING. The Oriental. ‘Queen » Quality Oxfords, $2.50. Light flexible sole, 8 Medium heel. For Street or Dress Wear. Exact Reproduction pf this Style Shoe. They fit where others fail, and hold their shape until worn See our line of CANVAS OXFORDS for women, misses and children. We give you your money’s gi y Tue Times. He brought a number of fine mares to breed to the famous stallion Dr“Uox. Rk. G West and Judge Sullens, of eratic convention from Walnut twp. on Monday afternoon. They are among the old stand bys of the party for the past thirty years.—Record, J. E. Deffenbaugh, formerly a typo of this city, has been elected presi- dent and general manager of the Clarinda Printing Co., of Clarinda, the success of our Butler boys. C, L. Bartlett, one of the Court House contractors, was in the city several days looking after the work end favored us pleasantly on Tues- day. He was in very happy trame of fladependence, is his Pleasant, Hill Times. Tue Times was favored by a very pleasant cali from Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Carroll, of Jefferson City, who were visiting relatives and friends Foster, were delegates to the demo-|in Butler, returning home Monday evening. Mr. Carroll informs us that he will shortly compile and .edit Sharps and Flats, written by Ex- Governor Stephens and published in the Booneville Advertiser. It will be issued in pamphlet form and sold at 10 cents per copy. Hon. Clark Wix, United States gxuger, has resigned and returned to| ¢ uently a big acquaintance lowa. Weare: slways gid to.npte his home in Butler, where he will em- cet state of boys tho have at- bark in the real estate business. Judge Wix, as he is familiarly called,| popular with all. He delivered a has been stationed in Lone Jack for] masterly address to the High School two years and leaves a large number |graduates on Friday night. Prof. of friends and acquaintances here| Jones was formerly from Frankfort, who wish him mueh pleasure and|Ky.,the early home of the editor of mind and intimated that he might | success in his new home. Polk Criep| Tax Trurs and they ‘recalled 1 S{one vacancy remains, that in the @| high school. Superintendent Taylor P/was re-elected a month ago. The ¥ | ous condition. @ |. F. E. Bratton, formerly a/popular B | young farmer of this vicinity, now of P| Staffard, Kansas, sends us remit- ®itance for another year. He wishes ®|to be remembered to all the “old @| boys” B call while in the city Monday. He COMMENCEMENT. Butler High School Exercises at Opera House. The annual commencement exer- cises of Butler High School were held in the Opera House last Friday even- At its meet ng Saturday night the School Board elected the following teachers for the ensuing schuol year: HIGH SCHOOL, ‘ per month, Emma Depee, Latin and Greek, principal, 5 Tressa Patterson, Science, 50 C. W. Allison, Mathematics, 45 The English and History teacher is to be selected. WASHINGTON SCHOOL, Nellie Walker, 7 and 8 grades, Jessie Cassity, 5 and 6, 3 3 Mable Reavis, 3 and 4, 35 40 3 Mrs. Ely, 1 and 2, Lora Moore, 2nd Primary, 4 FRANKLIN SCHOOL. L. B. Allison, 7 and 8 grades, 50 Penelope Brown, 5 and 6, 35 Ora Newsom, 3 and 4, 35 ) Anna Shane, 2, Bo Emma Cassity, 1, 40 WEBSTER SCHOOL, J. E. Harper, 7 and 8, 50 »| Mrs. Anna Lyle Hill, Aand 6, 35 Johnnie Shutt, 3 and 4, 35 @} Anna Whitsett, 1 and 2, 4 DOUGLASS SCHOOL, @| W. W. Kenoly, principal, 40 ®| Arthur Wright, assistant, 25 JANITORS, B| M. V. Nix, Washington. W. W. Brown, Webster. ©! Asa Morgan, Franklin. The fact that all the old teachers were re-elected is a compliment to theirefficiency and worthiness. Only schools are in a healt by and prosper- R. L. Braden made us a. pleasant informed us that the school in Hot Water school house, being taught by his daughter, Miss Mary Braden, will close Friday, evening with enter- taining exercises, when refreshments, consisting of'ice cream, . cake, etc., will be tendered the children. Par- ents and friends of the school invited to attend these closing exercises. In company with Prof. Taylor, Prof. J, C. Jones made us a p'easant call while in the city on Saturday. Prof. Jones is, in point of years of service, one of the oldest professors at the State University. He has tended the university, and he is very and spent an hour very Masonic. Special communication of Butler lodge No. 254 A. F. & A. M. Satur- day night May 24. Work in F. C. degree. Visiting members cordially invited. H. M. Cannon, W. M. Jas. DeArmond is building a hand- some residence opposite that of his terms can be arranged. Tue Times is in receipt of the class cards of the Carterville High School, announcing the graduating exercises on Thursday evening, May 22nd. We notice that Miss Janette A. Bew- lew will read an essay, “Michael Angelo.’ Miss Bewley is the eldest daughter of Rev, W. C, Bewley, who was pastor of the South Methodist church in our city for several years, W.O. Atkeson has recently secured pensions for Mrs. Tempy I. Daniel, of Nyhart, and Dan McConnell, of this township. He formerly did much of this kind of work, and as he is now out of the newspaper business, and has succeeded to the pension business of A F: Hickman, lately removed to Oklahoma, he informs us he will give his attention to this line of work again, aswell as to the general prac- tice of law. He is now pleasantly located over the office of Dr. J. Ever- ingham on the West side, where he will be glad to see all who may neéd his services, : Fire at Prairie City. Tue Epiror or Tak Times:—Allow me to send you an, item from Prairie City. The house of John S. Frank, mer- chant, was destroyed by fire one mile earth. Allits contents; also all the outbuildings, barn, hay and corn were the serious loss to Mr. Frank. Mr. Frank is an industrious and working man, and is a prominent member of the M. W. A., P.C. Camp No 4994. M. Srravep:—From the Jim Drysdale farm, 14 miles northwest of Passair, on May 9th, one bay mare, star in forehead, foretop cut out, black mane and tail, shows slight saddle marks, speck in eye. Liberal reward for in- formation leading to her recovery. tevicic WE INVITE YOUR Of the following BARGAINS, all big money REAL BARGAINS in any line don’t forget : , HILLS CASH STORE. INSPECTION What Thin Folks Need Is a greater power of digesting and | assimilating for them Dr, King’s New Life Pills work wonders. They tone and regulate the digestive organs, gently expel all poisons from the sys- tem, enrich the blood, improve ap- petite, make healthy flesh. Ouly 25¢ at H, L. Tucker's. nee ' the point of death with the aame. Gets Two Years. Osceola, Mo., May 16.—Herbert Phillips, a negro, who barely eseaped lynching afew weeks ago for at- tempting to assault Miss Anna Eichs, awhite woman of Appleton City, pleaded guilty this afternoon before Judge Graves of the circut court and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Stand Like a Stone Wall Between your children and the tor- tures of itching and burning eczema, ‘scaldhead or other skin diseases.— How? why, by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, earth’s greatest healer. Quick- est cure for ulcers, fever sores, salt rheum, cuts, burns or bruises. In- fallible for'Piles. 25c at H.L. Tuck. er’s drug store. Double Branch Items. We come again with but little news for you. ‘Plenty of rain again. |ranged. Everybody invited. said corporation was Wed Spt for the purpose poration, and it being the desire ’ Filla Crops are looking very well except a few flelds of flax Sea oats. r John Baker has nearly completed his. big hay barn, William Blanken- baker being his carpenter. : Sunday School was well attended at D B. last Sunday. Came again. J.C. Ellington is elected our town- ship committee for the next two years. : J. W. Bakef was to have a land- buyer from Iowa last week. We don’t know whether he came.or not New hats are so thick among the ladies, people can hardly get around, Mrs. Ewing Bassett has been quite sick, but is reported much better, Mrs. Daniel Hutton, formeily of the Happy Hill neighborhood, died at her home in Canada of the measles, and two of the children are lying at JESSIE. STATE SOURI, } In the Circuit Court, County or Bat 88 June Term. 1902. The Rush Coal Mining Company, Petitioner. Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that on this 16th day of May, 1902, the Rush Coal Mining Company, a corporation or- ganized under the laws of the State of Missouri, pepe a office and princ!pal gad of business at Rich-Hill, in Bates county, Missouri, has this day filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Courtof Bates county, Missouri, its petition asking for a dissolution of said corporation as rovided in Article One of Chapter XII of the -§. of Missouri, 1899, said petition havi: been verified by the ) peetdent and secretary ot said corporation ai being based upon the ground that the objects and purposes for which said corporation was especially organized have been accemplished, and the property which poration and all of the stockholders thereof to not further prosecute the business for which seid corporation was organized It is farther alleged in said petition that said corporation owes no debts. Said petition will be acted upon, unless con- tinued for cause, at the Jane Term, 1902, Circuit Conrt of Bates county Missouri. Tur Rusu Coat Mining Co,, Petitioners, by Smith & Denton 29-8¢ / its Attorneys. Thousauds Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know it. How To Find Out. le or common glass with: yo water-and let it stand twenty-four ho west and half « mile north of this place, last Friday morning at 10 a. m. The house was wiped off the G. P. McKinney, Butler, Mo., Route No. 4. The Bakerfamily gathered at Chas. Baker’s last come. to search for the watch and satchel which they lst in the creek a few weeks ago, Rev. Maxey is Lara the in- terest of the people at the H ‘schoo house every second ; Miss Ethel Clem returned te her