The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, August 14, 1902, Page 5

Did we have such a business the last week? The answer is easy. The Largest August Days Business in the history of the OLD RELIABLE AMIRIcN ze WAS LAST SATURDAY. The people know when we say bargains we mean bargains. We still have a fair run of sizes and good assortment of patterns in those Bargain Pants, $50, $1.45, $1.95, $2.45, $2.95 AND $3.45, These pants formerly sold for $1.50, $2, $3, $3.50, g4, $d | 86. THE WALK-OVER ‘ SHOE STORE. GOOD CLOTHES STORE. Times’ Telephone No. 37. Walk-Over shoes. American. Pants sale at American. 40-2t | Monday night. * Some of the farmers are feeding) Jim Smith is rusticating in Colora- S$ ‘ell new shoes at American. Driving Horse Wanted—One that 2t wi'l be safe for a lady. Address Box 332, Butler, Mo. pee nen Je Pcie Up a The big pants sale continues this week at American (lothing House. F. E. Mosier has his address chang- ed from Lavina, Montana, to Butler. Bring your change to the Ameri- can. 40-2t Joe Meyer leftfor St. Louis Sunday ‘night to spend several days on busi- ness. ' for Kansas City Tuesday morning. Clothing House. Pants at cut prices for two weeks at American Clothing House. 40.2t M. T. Duncan succeeds Jas. Angell, ‘deceased; as street commissioner of the city. | -. Straw hatd at half original priceat ‘American Clothing House. 4-20t ‘The state fairto be held at Sedalia Aug. 18 and will continue to court yard is being cleared of ‘stone left by the builders of house. ; 7 Barker, of Liberty, Kansas, pt thanks for a renewal of ription. A strong flow of natural gas has ‘ struck at Eureka, Kansas, ata ith of 382 feet. her shoulder... her quick recovery. in THE TEs office, is, taki: Mrs. Frank Mount. the “You'll have to hurry.” racing is on the who take to ‘thie be well paid for going. with paralysis some time gradually growing Second Regiment ‘band boys d their new uniform Saturday encouraging to the family. yy will makea fine appear- Frost is reported in South Dakota G. W. Clardy, who has been-spend- ing Several days with his family, left Buy pants—you will need then— never cheaper thin now. American Tue Times regrets to learn that Mrs. W. 8. Johnson, residing a short distance northwest of town, is suffer- ing great pain froma carbuncle on Mrs. John Herrell, of Adrian, who has been seriously sick for several weeks, is reported to be much better, and hopes are now entertained for Miss Sallie McCoy, one of the typos ing @ va- c&tion this week and will spend -her time in St. Louis visiting her sister, The last week of the pants sale at American Clothing House. Butler is well represented at the Rich Hill fair this week. Some fine and those id of sport will Mrs. Badgley, who was re is weaker, an her condition at present is anything but John Duff, the south side jeweler, was taken quite sick in his store on Saturday evening last. He. was ta- ken home, and altough reported bet- A Good Appointment. > |_C.R. Walters, editor of the Rich _ Prof. Harper, who has been-attend- | Hill Review, succeeds the late Col. N. jing the summer school at the State jA. Wade, as a member of the board | University, is home again. of managers of the asylumn at Ne-| a inal A . vada. he appointment was made} ln y F sy agp ve age geen Monday morning. In naming Mr. | Mr. Dickenshseta ta cogaded in the Watters for this important place the | feral se-veeriny ew ae gaged governor has acted with rare good | 3 judgment and his selection will meet | with hearty approval in this section, as Mr Walters is fitted and quali- fied in every particular for the place. | Mrs. Will Valentine isepending this | week with her sisters in Nevada. | T.K. Lisle, democratic nominee for recorder, is attending the fair at Rich Hill. Mr. Lisle has always ta- ken a lively interest in this fair and each year has contributed in one way or another to its success. Judge Samuel Levy is spending a few days in St. Louis on business. Col. James N. Sharp complimented Jas. Reynold, formerly of Summit : us very pleasantly on Saturday. township, who went to Oregon last spring, has returned to old Bates. e was not pleased with Oregon in any respect and as he isa substan- tial man we hope he will eonclude to remain in Bates. Has Mark Hanna put a stop to the prosecution of the beef.trust? Grant Garner, one of Tue Ties’ best subscribers living near Virginia, renews, Mr. Campbell, for the past year headsalesman in the boot and shoe department at the Butler Cash De- partment, has resigned his position and moved his family hack to Mont- rose. He was an ¢Acouwent salesman, and the store regrets his loss, Mrs, J. M. Vaughan, who has been spending several weeks in Colorado for her health, has returned home much improved. Dr. W. B. Starks, a veterinary surgeon, of Pittsburg Kansas, has located in our city aud bas his office at Gailey’s feed yard. Rev. Puckett, who has been paying relatives at Warrensburg a visit, re- turned home Saturday evening. While in Warrensburg, he was taken quite sick with flux. He had not full recovered on returning home, and was unable to fill his pulpit Sunday. J. A. Crawford, of Kansas City, a former citizen of this county, spent Monday and Tuesday in the city shaking hands with friends. A one pound baby has been born to Mr. and Mrs. George Benning, of Springtield, Il, The midget is thriv- ing and gives evidence of normal strength. In behalf of the citizens of Butler Tue Timesextends a cordial welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marley, who have become citizens of our town. They are located in the Flesher prop- erty. Mr. Marley is traveling sales man for the Ridnour Baker Grocery company, Kansas City. Widow lady with two small child- ren desires place as housekeeper for widower. Can give best of refer- ences, Address Mrs, Anna Archer, Amsterdam, Mo. It being her seventh birthday little Miss Hortense Trimble entertained a number of her playmates at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs. Jesse Trimble Saturday evening. Refreshments were served and the little ones had a delightful time. John Dodge and Henry Hughes, well known farmers of Calyert City, Kentucky, jumped from a fast pas- senger at Calvert Monday and both were fatally injured. Gov. Dockery appoints Mrs. Wade coal oil inspector of this county to succeed her husband, Col. N. A. Wade, deceased. Tne Times extends congratulations to Mrs. Wade on her appointment. This was a very Miss Edith Vaughan has gone to Oklahoma to look after her farm, Miss-Edith-was one of the lucky ones in the drawing and also in the selec- tion of a splendid claim. RLLLL LLL LLL PKS PPLE Ll Llle : NEW GOODS MeKibbens which should have your especial attention, 36-inch Black Peau-de-Soie Silk, Guaranteed, beautiful lustrous silk, $1.50 per yard. $$ Z2VLA 36-inch Black Taffeta Silk, Guaranteed, $1.25 per yard, 27-inch Black Taffeta Silk, Guaranteed, 05 cents per yard, New Black Dress Goods and Skirtings. Ask to see the Coronation Cord, The very latest, $1.50 per yard Some most excellent values in Table Linens, Napkins, Ete. An extra heavy all linen Table Damask 50 cents per yard A special width heavy Table Linen, $1.00 per yard. — We offer 20 dozen All Linen Napkins, good size, $1,00 per dozen, The crash we show at 10 cents per yard is an extra good one, A splendid Huck towel, 25¢ a pair More New-Shirtings-Reeeived—— At old prices, but the value we ‘show at 10 per yard is the best in the country, — act on the part of Gov. ockery and meets the hearty ap- proval of our people. Thomas Browning shot and killed his brother-in-law, Walter H. Shin- nick, Saturday evening, near Neosho, Mo, Shinnick was plowing in a wheat field when shot. The tragedy was the outcome of an old grudge. J.W. Wainright, Co. A 14th In- fantry statioued at Ft. Brady, Michi gan, who has been in the city several ays visiting relatives, has returned to hiscommand. Before leaving he called on Tue Times and had his name enrolled. Mrs. M. L. Feeback called and had Tue Times sent to her son-in-law, R. H. Conard, Severy, Kansas, with whom she has been making her home since the death of herhusband. Mrs. Feeback owns a fine farm near Pas- saic, this county. Our esteemed and excellent corres- ondent, G. W. Park, who weekly urnishes THe Ti1Es the news—all the news—transpiring in his neigh- borhood, gave us a pleasant call Saturday. As a pithy correspond- ent, “Aaron” has few equals, as not an item of interest escapes his eagle eye. W. A. Downey, accompanied by his charming little daughter, Mildred, gave Tur Times a pleasant call and renewed. Mr. Downey resides in the neighborhood of Amoret, and is a succeseful farmer. This year his flax crop made him $10 an acre. He has an extra good crop of corn and is right in the swim with the best of them. Street Commissioner Duncan is putting in his time this_week—clean- ing up the streets and alleys over town. Something that was badly needed, as many of the alleys had become very foul. For this piece of good work the commissioner is to be commended. ~The soldier boys will be here about the 24th and the citizens of Butler will give them a hearty welcome and best wishes that their stay with us will be the most pleasant of any oe- casion of the kind they have attend- ed, and it is to be hoped the boys, in having their fun incidental to camp life and soldier pranks, will conduct themselves in such a manner as not to lose the respect and esteem of this community. J.D. Bureh, of Pawnee, Oklahoma, is spending a week in the county vis- iting relatives in Pleasant Gap town- ship and looking after a fine farm he owns in that township, while in the city Tuesday, Mr. Burch made Tue TIMES a pleasant call. The two chicken thieves, Charlie Staller, white, and Harry Gates, a negro, who murdered George John- stou, a prosperous farmer near Lex- ington, Mo., one day last week, were taken from the jail at Lexington, Monday by a mobof 150 men and hung. Ina confession Staller stated that Gates shot Johnson ina run- ning fight. The two men were steal- ing Johnston’s chickens, and when he went to investigate the’ matter they killed him. Blackleg has broken out among cattle in the southeastern part of Johnson county and the northern part of Henry county, and many calves have died from the disease. The farmers have begun the work of vaccinnating their cattle and it is thought the disease will soon be checked. : Tue Times had a pleasant callfrom its esteemed friend W. A. McBurney, the other day. He owns a fine farm near Amsterdam, and is reckoned as among our best citizens and most prosperous farmers. Mr. McBurney came to Bates from Lafayette coun- ty. Tue Times is glad to number him among its best friends and ex- tends thanks for a renewal. Miss Lizzie Noland, who brought suit against the estateof Mrs. Frank Warner, for services rendered as a nurse during Mrs. Warner’s illness was aw: $600 bya jury. The case was tried Saturday evening be- fore Judge Boxley and is the first case tried inthe new court house. Miss Noland was y yore by T. W. Silvers. Smith & Denton repre- sented Mr. Warner, and P, H. Hol- comb appeared for the administra. tor. L. W. Jones, of Foster, gave THE Times a pleasant call Tuesday even- ing. He has been senting past three weeks in Colorado. Mr. Jones has a brother, N. W. Jonés, living at Butte, and gave him a week’s visit. The rest of the time he spent in pleas- ure and sight-seeing in Denver, Colo- rado Springs and other places. He said crops were fine in Colorado and business of all kind was good. A Times reporter had the pleasure Tuesday evening about 5 o’clock, of witn x the first marriage to be solemnized in the new court house. The contracting parties were Rollo M. Reece and Miss Allie. Hammond, of Os township. The wedding took Paes in the probate office, Judge Boxley officiating. Thebride, avery handsome young lady, was dressed in pure white, and we are sure never looked prettier in her life. The groom is the son of J. A. Reece, deceased, and was born and raised in Bates county. The funeral of Mike Maloney, who died at his home ten or eleven miles west of this city Saturday eveuing, on bisines wen ‘codmen will havea picnic Saturday and up there have a big crowd, a The electric ro hey $i ae asa test and the ter was not well enough to open up ita were turned on in the court house Saturday night. was illumi- Mathias Haas, aged 76 years and a wealthy and pioneer citizen of the county, at his home in Adrian sumption, took place Monday morn- from the family residence, conducted by the Rev. Father Scanlon, of Rich Hill The remains were laid to rest nity to eat. | A desperate battle in : i were fired, took of outla which sixteen farshal Will- | 5 the 6th inst. He-came to this coun- in the family burying ground at in 1868, and located on a farm, Mulberry. The deceased was 65 of age, was a devout Catholic, t and honorable man in all citizen | require @ good and sufficient reason eo acm changh snd Op to date} there | of the county for more than years. He owned several hundred s|acres of land and in this was well to do and He left a wife but no was largely attended by and friends. after a lingering illness with con-|Simonious and have kept up_public-| world’s| Vanced why the republican ticket hy should succeed. We will not lose a ren, | Single man on the ticket, the boast of some republicans to the contrary notwithstanding. New Lace Curtains, Some very choice styles just received and the prices are very moderate. Ruffled Curtains 50 cents per pair up. Lace Curtains 98 cents per pair up. We sell all kinds of Carpets at Cut Prices. A new lot or our celebrated $2 and $2.50 shoes. te ateinnt SAA ne + Come and see us, we want your business. McKIBBENS, Order from your grocer is as good as cash. A le le eS ah ale ae ls 6 Sb So bb th ale ae odo EL LLL LL LLL LLL SLO LLL LLL LL LM LLL LL LLLL LLL GOL EL LLLP LLELL LE LLL LLL LLP SSESSSSSSSSESSESSSESSSSSSESSSSSSSSSESSSSSSESSSSSSSSESSSSSESSSESSEESSEE Dedicate the Court House. Notice. A meeting of citizens was held in| Notice is hereby given that sealed the court room of the new court | bids will be received at the county house Monday night to take steps | clerk’s office up to noon: Tuesday, : ¢ Runa’ . | Sept. 2, 1902, for furnishing 2500 in regard to the dedication of the | P@Pt =, wo iB a building. | bushels of coal for the county. Bids B. : “ | to be made on both screened lump, Judge Sam West was called to the | and nut coal; saidcoal to be weighed chair and after an explanation of | on city scales at Butler, at expense the object of the meering,an ex-; Of contractor and delivered as fol- change of ideas was had in regard to | lows: 1000 bushels at court house, the mattera | 1000 bushels at jail and 500 bushels It was finally decided that the ded- | at county poor farm, Right reserved to reject any or ail Ss. T. Broappts, County Clerk. ication ceremonies take place on the | day of the meeting of the Old Set- | tlers re-union in this city. | The chair was then instructed to | appoint a committee of tive-persons+ to confer with the ofticers of the old settlers association as to day and| § arrangements. The following com- | mittee was named: j T. J. Day, O. D. Austin, T. W. Sil- vers, Major Crowell and George New- | berry. | The meeting then adjourned. bids. f1-td i Bates county land is much too low. Land buyers trom other states | T H IS IS recognize this, and as & consequence, | more farms have changed hands this | spring and summer than ever be- fore m the same length of time, barr- | ' ing the Scully purchases. The same | . 5 lands that are now selling for from oe $25 to $35 per acre will, in afew; years, command from $50 to $75, There is a firm in Boston There will be no change in the po-|{| Who are the oldest and largest litical complexion of Bates county so | long as the democratic party contin- ues to conduct her affairs us in the | past.» The county is out of debt, with money in the treasury, taxes | are low; the ofticers have always | been, and will continue courteous and accommodating to all and scru- pulously honest inthe handling of public monies. Our county courts have been economical, while not par- | manufacturers of shoe polishes in the world. They've got an idea. They’ve laid away One Thousand Dollars this yearfor that purpose. Some boy or girl is going to improvements to compare wth the progress and development of the county. The ticket nominated this | year will compare favorably with | any ever nominated in the county. The people of Bates county art in- | telligent and conservative and are | not easily stampeded. They would get it—without working very ~ hard for it either. If you want to hear more re- garding this offer, come and ask us about it. BUTLER CASH Department Store. has not been a single reason ad- pe wee