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SUMMER os CLOTHES In great variety and latest styles ure to be found at. the old reliable AMERICAN. We offer the new Flannel Suits, NORFOLKS and regular cut sacks with CUFF TROUSERS and plain, $5, $6, $6.50, $7.50,'$9 and $10, We have just received some swell things Summer Shirts and Shittwaist, as well as new neckwear things in invited and you are ce to call and see them. fw _ PANAMA € | HATS, BEST SHOES MADE. ~ ONE PRICE TO ALL. ; Soesecceocessesssceoncces Tmes’ Telephone No. 37. eee —_— , at Hill's Cash Store. Everything for every eds, at t Pler- | Mies Alice Boxley is visiting friends ; you. Kansas City. | The same low price to everybody, | prices at Hill's Cash Store. it Pierpoints. | W. F. Hill made a business trip to Kansas City Tuesday. | men. Mrs. Anna Burgess, of Boulder, | Colo., is visiting Mrs. John Duff, this | Store. week, house Saturday night. sbort time. Sick only a | typhoid fever. New designs in wash fabric at Pier- | Store. poipts. | Pierpoints seil summer shirts for ve an The fammers are very busy reaping | oc; Why pay 0c an 9 one of the finest crops of woeat ever | same makes? raised in Bates county. well, The price is'right, too. The case of the State vs. Rice for | the lake, i the killing of Butler near Nyhart, has | pumps water at the artesian well. en continued until September. Have you tried the Kansas Dia- | at Hill’s Cash Store. / nd flour? 95e for high patent, at roints. ea * Miss Clara Endres is in Kansas | Eldon and other pointe in lowa. City this week visiting friends and 1 attehding the Firemens tournament. | fy, 15¢ at Hill’s Cash Store. 2 All grocerieseat rock bottom prices | Mrs, A, B, Owen and daughter, at Pierpoints. | Miss Kate Colyer, who has been “teaching the past two years at Mi- ami, Florida, returned home Sunday | gaye money at Hill’s Cash Store. morning. in Adrian a few days last week. “strictly firsts, 85¢, at Pierpoints. © The annual county 8. S. conven- jon will be held at Adrian next | yijI's Cash Store. ‘month. There will probably be 100 tes present. tum the last of the week. umbrellas and parasols when this city. Don’t miss it June 28th. Sgn gave money at ae : town at Hill’s Cash Store. ‘ ung peopie’s away of the. n church will give a lawn Sc ake of the | T2*- Hill's Cash Store, American lady corset best onearth Pierpoints bave drop head sewing péints. | machines at $14.85, a big saving for Factory line of gloves at factory There are 2,103 convicts in the| his dates set ahead. penitentiary, 76 of them being wo-|@ juror, and always responds prompt- 25c brooms for 20c at Hill’s Cash Fann’e, youngest daughter of Mr. Ed Palmer, of Mingo, lost a fine |and Mrs. J M Vaughan, is down with 10¢ toilet soap for 5c at Hill’sCash Best and cheapest line of Men’s Un- Pierpoints shoes wear well and fit | derwear in town at Hill’s Cash Store. The steam boat is now running on and a gasoline engine Straw Hats—all kinds and prices Mrs. W. O. Jackson and children are visiting relatives and friends at Ladies’ full seamless Hose 2 pairs Jennie, visited relatives and friends Buy Muslin Underwear of us and * Mr. and Mrs, Allman Daniel were Thomson’s glove fitting corsets, | pRasant callers at Tuk Times sanc- Embroideries le per yard up at The Star Bloomer Girls Base Ball Team are to play but one game in Cheapest line of India Linens in Sam Minor, a substantial citizen of Gas McKib. | East Boone, was-a pleasant caller and had his name enrolled for Tae} the railroad com = psd river last wore | See our line of Summer Negligee cps ee ra Shirts at 48c; ‘they are dandies, at}cotting both wherever iy was possi- rom two to cl We will continue to sell sugar all! | this week at the same price as last j week at Jim's C. G Capt. H. P. Nickell and A. W. Tow- jers, prominent farmers in the west part of the county, were in the city! on Monday and favored us pleasant- ly. We will continue the low price on flour all week. Lay in enough to do you, until new wheat is properly cur-! ed at Jim's ©. G. Uncle John Daniel says he has been acitizen of this county since theearly fifties and the prospects are brighter for food stuff of all kinds, than he ever saw it before at this time of year. | Cheap flour has been advertised and deceived the people once, but most all have gone back to White Loaf, their old favorite, Jasper Bowman, after trying a number of localities in different states, has returned to Virginia, in old Bates, to which place he orders Tue Times changed. Three persons were killed in a tornado which swept over Elgin, Titinois, and vicinity Friday last. The property damage amounts to thousands of dollars. Wheat harvesting is on in fullforce in this county, and there will bea cigger vield of that cereal than was ever kuown in this county before. It is well matured* and of a splendid quality Vinegar that saves cucumber, cof- fee 10c Ib, salmon 10¢ can, can corn 2 canstoe 15e, Jim’s Special Syrap }good enough to eat, peanuts Se j quart, potato chips you should try, lee water, allat dim’s (, G Kansas City received her first car | load of new wheat Monday, It eame (from Tulsa, Judian Teritory, and Was soldat anetionon ‘change and | throught To cents or cepts ithe price ctold wheat | | lie Butler tire team left) for Kean sas City ol (he Woon train) Monday | to attend and take partin the south tournament. ‘The boys have been practicing for sev- eral weeks and are in fine trim, Dr. J. W. Jackson, of Cocoanut Grove, I" oe is visiting his broth- er-in-low, D, A, Colyer and tamiiy. Miss Lucy Jackson of London, Ken- tucky, is also visiting the family of Mr. Colyer west Firemens What about a street fair for Butler this fall? With the dedication of the court house, the 4th of July celebra- tion, the racing at park, the opening at the lake, lets keep the festivities goiug till frost flies. Our highly esteemed old friend J. rW. Speer, of Spruce township, was a pleasant caller on Tuesday and had Uncle Jimmy is ly torolleall. He reports crops look- ing fine in his section. Estes Smith, one of Bates county’s most popular and effective demo- cratic workers, Was a pleasant calles while in the city Monday. kstes made a creditable race for County ‘Treasurer two years ago, and his friends are backing him for the win- ner two years hence. President Roosevelt hus announe- ed bis determination to pass Lurough the Indian ‘territory on us proposed Western trip If he does it 15 proba- ble he will pass through butier, and in that case Our people muy Lave ap opportunity Lo see ti, briefly, A strip of ground ou the southside ul the lake hus been purcuased by the jake and park company, who have several huuds at work clearing out the under growth and putting the park in order for the 4tn ot July cele- bration. A pretlier place Lo buld a pienic cquld not be found any where. J. W. McCombs, assistant cashier of the Adrian banking company, spent Saturday in the city on busi- ness. Atturuey Al Suuith, of Adrian, was also in tue city attending to legal business. We learn from these gentlemen that a new bank is to be ypened at Adrian us soon us ur- raugements can be made. Rey. 5. M. Brown, of Kansas City, aud family are visiting Mrs. Brown's parents, Dr. and Mrs, Everingham. Sanford, the little son of Rev. Brown was quite painfully hurt the other day. In turning sumersaults in the house, one of his feet went through a window and his leg was badly cut. ’ The Kansas City merchauts are en- deavoring to get the railroads to run shopping trains into “Kansas City from the surrounding towns within 100 miles of the city. The men who manage rail js are not fuols. They well know that @ scheme of that kind would not only injure pany, but would also injure the wholesale merchants of Kansas City, as the town merch- ant would certainly retaliate by boy- 4 ble to do so, ; Will make Butler an attractive place | to visit declaration day T ) the 2:35 pace of the Missouri State! | fair at Sedalia. jis Major Cox, son of Dr. Cox, of But- (tee, recommended by a ui sti oi) active, energetic man all pis life, and is one of the oldest practitioners of medicine in this section of the state. Flour Tic per sack at Jim’s C. G. Have you inspected Pierp ints flannel suits? They are just the thing for this hot weather. The grand 4th of July celebration and the racing at thelake park track The-body-of-Dr-— Wiliam Young:] who committed suicide by taking) opium, at Colgate, Indian Territory, a few days ago, was brought to Rich | Hill Saturday for interment. | Twenty-five horses are-entered in| Among the number ler and Dewey Redwood, of Rich Hill Hon J. W. Suddeth, a prominent attorney of Warrensburg, was.in the city on Saturday .on business before our cirewit court, and complimented us with a pleasant call, He is a very agreeable gentleman and one of the most talented lawyers in the state, The third quarterly meeting of the | M. E. church, South, will be heldSat- urday and Sunday next in this city, Presiding Elder Cobb will be present and preach Sunday, morning and evening, Elder Cobb is one of the able ministers in the M. b. church, South, and you are invited to come and hear him, Married, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Gilmore, in Deep Water township, on Wednes- day evening, June 11th, 1902, Miss Lula Gilmore and James T. Keen, Rev. Cowan, of Spruce, ofticiating, The bride is an amiable young lady, and the groom is a sturdy young farmer, o1 good habits. Tin Tunes joins their many friends in that see- tion in best wishes for their success and happiness, a The officers of the Central Demo-| cratic committee, L deeiks vara chairman, WoT. Cowan, vice-charire | tan, and W. RK. Rell, see, aecat] av Court house Saturday ata select! ed the following camp... Couuutt- the candidates: ‘TD. Embree, oat] Bell, J. A. DeArmond, J. H. More-} tand, Geo, Moore, J. W. MeCombs, | WoT. Cowan, | Abad ofan by the vane of CW, Brown, who has been living at Rich Hill, was placed iu jail Monday ou the charge of having loreed a check for $15.70 on Paul Bengsch, of this city. When arrested by Sheriff} Smith, another check for $13.60 was taken from him, ‘The name of Chas, Fayler, a prominent tarmer, living just over the line In Vernon county, had been forged to both checks. Brown is represented to be a mighty poor citizen. ' The initiatory steps for building rock roads in Johnson county are being taken, Money has been raised to begin work and the first road to be built into Warrengsburg is south and east of the town, Nothing raises the value of farm land more Uhan substantial macadamized roads and the day is not far distant when the muin roads leading through our counties will be rocked. A man by by the name of Brucard, > : in jail Mon- day by Sheriff Smith. The fellow is mentally unbalanced and has been going about the streets threatening to kill several persons. Monday he appeared in the court room and poundiig a table with his hands be- gan a tirade of nonsense, Court was not in session and ouly the sheriff and two or three other persous were in the room at the time Mr. L. E, Thomas and Miss Maud Woodan were united in marriage at the home of the oride’s mother, Mrs. dason Woodtin, near Foster Tues- day evening, June 10th, Rev. Rice of- ficiating. The bride is the daughter of the late Jason Woodfin. She has been one of' the promitient teachers of the county, and is a most accom- phshed young lady. The groom is the soy of J. ?. Thomas, one of Wal- nut towuship’s best kuown and wealthy citizens. Our aged citizen, Dr. Patton, who has been so seriously sick for several weeks, and who has been a great suf- ferer from his ailment, a growth on the neck, is daily losing strength and all hope of any improvement in his case or for his recovery has been abandoned and his demise, which he prayStor daily owing to his suffering, is a mere question of time. * The doe-| ca) tor is 84 years of age, has been an His-numerous friends Will regret to Jearn of his serious condition. oa eEEERRREEEeeeRE RET eTTTeT TTT Teese s { McKibbens. gave him the Smith entered the jail at Warrens- ‘er prisoners were lying on top of the in picking him out of the crowd be- fore they came down. that Shifflett is wanted in nutuerous places, as the sheriff of Jubusoncoun- ty is deluged with cards and ‘etters of inquiry. rreeesesrrsees ] , T 4 4 } | Je 3 : 4] Where good goods are sold M - at the very lowest prices, } A new lot of BATISTE at the low price of ‘i 6 |-4 cents per yard, § Special values in India Linons Se, Te, She, 10e, , 130, 180; F 20¢ and 2. Choice things in Enbroideres, Le \llovers, y Beadings, ete. + New Wash Ribbons, A lot of wide fancy ribbons at 0c per yd Folding Fans, 8e, 4c, Te, 106, 150, 1S » We, B5e and up M New lace stripe hose, black or white up. M Extra good boys hose, Topsy black, He a pair J Splendid Line of Corsets, The new bias gored batiste at 4de 4 and $1, A lot of Thomson's glove fitting corsets for T5e 4 Ladies vests te, Se, Se, 124e, Me, 18e, 200, 25c \ Hose supporters all sizes 100 a pair, A new hose supporter for ladies, ask to see it ‘ Dress Shields 10cup. New and splendid line of quilts 9c, O8e $1.2 3M See our all linen napkins at $1 a dozen. Our 50 all linen ante \ linen at ®0c is a hummer.’ Au extra heavy erash for 10¢ a yd. Splendid shirtings at X4e afld Le, other grades Se, Gye, The, We sell an extra good percale, wide, for 10e a yd 4 Our price on double width ginghams is L0c yd, M We are selling lots af black silksin ourspe fal guaranteed qualities ig 36 inch Black Tafieta \ 24 ineh Black Peau De Soie at 81.25 a yd, These are elegant goods and much below real value, A choice line of Black Dress goods and Skirtings, We have just reduced several lines af mens shirts from S0e to 2 x The overalls we show at 50c are extra good for the price, Visit m,) 8 our Shoe Department and see the new shoes at $1.50, $2.00 and / HM g2.50, Thev are undoubtedly the best values ever shown and y FY are not old woods. § | #{ When you want carpets or curtains, come and see our line. M4 We are selling the best 2-ply Lngrains manufacture Fy Other Ingrains down to 25e yd ‘3 S2.25 Tmperial double width velvet S195 an y 6 " 1.00 velvet s $ a ' ; S00 Brussells : et 4 " 650 Breussells m0 ; YW x Special value in lace curtains Ose a pair, Mf WH Ruttied curtains 06; Te, 81, $1.50, 81.75 a pair, i ny Anextra heavy matti we woods for 25e a vd EY Window * curtain rods, ete a Come and see us and we will save you maney Orders taken “ BY from procery stores same as cash Mg X Yy NR aa 00 ba ad aa Ad ADD 400 ED AO AOD AD DAD AOD AD OD AD A Attend your crops now and later on we will shake the brash for a big court yard will look mighty pretty democratic majority in November, with the big new court house in the Bates county ought to have both center. this vear. When erated and cleaned up the We learn there is a project on foot to organize a new bank at Adrian. We understand a meeting was held I. M. Smith was a pleasant caller on Tuesday. He is in good spirits and loud in his praise of theexcellent the first of the week and prelimina- ticket nominated in thecounty. Mr, tes were taken, J. H. McCombs, we Smith has a right to be proud of the learn isto be president of the new big vote he received at the primary. institution. Heisa prominent and successful farmer of Shawnee and a The Butler Team won second prize i . Sy : u man with busin-ss ability and push of $40.00 in the race at the Fire Tournament in Kansas City on Tues: | L. 8. Paddock desires us to: thank day. Carthage team won Ist prize j his many friends for their votes aud peting. The big race is to-morrow, | jokingly referred to his changed con- when the first prize is $200, and the dition in harvesting for Harley Har- 2nd $100, shaw. He has nosores andisenthu- siastic for the whole ticket. Mr. Pad- Rev. MW Sook . felis ay 1} the pastorate of the Baptist church dot made a gout race and has many friends and admirers through in this city and will leave July Ist i ; P ‘1 ‘ «out the county who wi for Kansas ( ity, where he has receiv- glad to see him prosper. ed a unanimous call, and accepted, the pastorate of William Jewell | PPLE AAAI AEBS church. Rev, Barcafer has been pas- | 3 tor of the Baptist church, this city, « for the past two years, and is held in high esteem by this entire communi: | COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR SUMMER WEAR, Barcafer has resigned always be ty, and all will regret his decision to | make achange. However, the best | wishes of all will follow him and his | estimable family. - Jasper Shifflett, the scoundrel, who a short time ago forged a check fora | small amount on Drysdale & Keas- | ling, shoe merchants of this city, and | also on the American Clothing House, | § tried his game ouce too often, and | % was taken in at Warrensbuarg a few | & days ago. Sunday Sheriff Smith aud Everett Drysdale went over to Warrensburg, and Mr. Drysdale fully identified Shiflett as the man who bogus ehéck. Mr. Drysdale said when he and Sheriff We have them for men, wo- men and children in all the dif- ferent leathers Weare also showing a line of canvas ‘shoes, and Oxfords that are proving more popu- lar than ever before, and the cost is very SMALL, while the bug, Shifflett with an number of oth- comfort is GREAT. We save you money on ‘shoes. Call cages, and that he had no difficulty 1 and see them DRYSDALE & KEASLING It appears Cee ee eee ee ee ee ar Oar or Caos Car Oar oat oar tear Wort wns oot oar oer