The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, March 19, 1903, Page 8

a pe SRR: natant ry $ mene WE INVITE YOUR IN- SPECTION. POFFENBARGER & EDWARDS. oy WE ARE READY FOR YOU. Our entire store from top to bottom has been renovated, repai and we now have the in Butler. ARGENBRIC | | Come pay us a visit. Spring Opening March 28. EVERYBODY INVITED. EIEAISIS is) nted and remodeled, Choicest Line of Millinery Look around and LCT HT SISTERS, GEESE For SaLe.—Desirable town prop- erty House of 6 large rooms, well built, basement, cemented and well drained, well, cistern, barn, two and one-half acres of ground, in good residence locality, inside property. Will sell at a bargain. Enquire at Times office. 19 tf Miss Pet Stephenson, of Kansas City, is a new subscriber. Allthe latest sheet music at half price at new musi- store, west side of square. The Kimball pianos and organs and other well known makes at the | new music store, west side square, Want 20 Exrra Copies:—We will pay five cents per coy copies of Tuk Times, of issue March 12th if delivered by April Ist. We will sel] you a piano or organ on payments to suit you. If youare going to buy give us a call, every- thing guaranteed we sell at new mu- sic store, west side square. W. G. Clement, Manager. J. D. Waddell, who has been visit- ing friends and relatives in Prince- ton, Illinois, for the past few weeks, returned Thursday. Mr. Waddell reports that land is getting very high in Mlinois ranging from $125 00 to 200.00 per acre.—Amsterdam En- terprise. M. G. Wileox, one of our most prominent farmers and best citizens was a pleasant caller Tuesday. Mr. Wileox hada very serious surgical operation performed some time ago, and while the wound healed he has never fully recovered his health. Our highly esteemed old farmer friend John S..Erhart called and fa- vored us with a renewal, observing his annual custom of many years. He was an early settler and has seen Bates county develop from a raw prairie to its present high standard. Judge and Mrs. Sam Levy have re- turned home from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Silas Levy at Helena, Ark., aud relatives and friends in St. Louis The Judge combined business with pleasure at the latter place and made extensive spring purchases. The following Judges are appoint- ed for the Mt. Pleasant township election, Mareh 3tst, 1903: North Precinet. J 2B. Padyett S. Fer- rell, News. Drention, Eibert Thomp eo. South P.. Joe Keasling, J. A. Marsteller, A. H. Wilvon, F.C. Smith Ewch Jude is entitied to appoint one clerk. Bessie Carver died at her home in this city of quick consumption on Tuesday. She had recently been re- leased from jail on account of iliness, Her’s was a turbulent life and early ended. Death levels all things and for extra | i charity di veil Both Rudolth and Collins, the | Union bank robbers, part their hair in the middle and smoke cigaretes in- cessantly. The water and light proposition at Rich Hill having been settled accord- ing to the Review's notion, Bob is now inaking “paint the town’’ a lead- ing issue. —That’s—right, nothing adds more to the appearance of a jtown than attractive residences, | good sidewalks and well kept lawns, Jefferson City, March 14.—The house yesterday ordered to eugross- | ment the constitutional amendment proposition offered by Representa- tive Oliver to make railroad compa- nies furnish free transportation to members of the legislature and state officials. | The Demoeratic convention at the court house Friday night nominated the following excellent ticket: Treas- urer, R. L. McDonald; School Direc tor, J. 8. Francisco; Councilmen, Let W., J.C. Clark; 2nd W , J. W. Berry; 3rd W., 8. D. Walden; 4th W., W. f. |Hupp. Committeemen, B. F. Jeter, J. E, Williams, E. P. Hartwell and W. F. LaFollett. The Republicans of Butler for the first time in years have nominated v straight republican ticket on Satur- day night as follows: Treasurer, T. J. Wright; school director, E. C. Van dervoort; aldermen, lst ward, J. R Douglass; 2nd ward, R. A. Pigott; 3rd ward, W. L. Swarens; 4th ward, Jay Gordinier. This isas it should be—a straight fight between parties ‘end let the responsibillties of admin- istration rest with the successful one. The Democrats of Prairie township nominated the following ticket: Trustee and treasurer, D. O. Bradley, collector, W. T. Kemper; assessor, Eugene Bradley; constable, W. A Evans; justices of peace and members — board Chas. Fix and A. D yde. Democrats of Mingo township nominated the following ticket: Trustee and treasurer, J. M. White; constable and collector, W. J. Mid- dleton; clerk and assessor, J. L. Shaw; justices of the peace and mem bers of township board, F. M. Long and John Braungardt. 2 Mrs. Atcheson, mother of ex-cirenit clerk Ssewart Atcheson. died at the hone of a son near Appleton City on Monday. Mra Atcheson had been in failing health for some time, and Mr. Ateheson had been with her eon stantiy for the past week She was a most estimable lady, of a kind and loving disposition and was a great favorite in the old neighborhood in Deep Water township where she hud lived go long. She was devoted to her boyg and they to her. Funeral services were coudneted by Rev. W. F Jones, of this city and interment at Spruce. Fought Fatal Duel in Boats on Trinity River. Dallas, Tex., March 15.—Probably the most original duel ever fought in any country took place, twelve miles south of Dallas, late yesterday after- noon. Two of the best known farm- ers of Dallas county were the duel- ists. One of them met death and the other surrendered to peace officers and is a prisouer in the county jail. The dead man is probably the only one who ever met his fate undersimi- lar circumstances, being drowned af- ter having been fatally wounded by a shot from his adversary. The dueliste were J. T. Coker and William Leopard. The men had been enemies for a long time. They met in the village of Hutchins yes- terday morning and fought with theirhands. Mutual friends separat- ed them and they left the village, each warning the ot her to “beready” when ~ should again meet. The Coker and Leopard farms are near together. Late yesterday after- noon the two men, each carrying a shotgun, were seen entering small rowboats. Both men pulled their boats toward a broad stretch of backwater formed from the swollen Tinity River, on the lowlands border- ing that stream. Yhen within fifty yards of each other, Coker and Leopard opened fire almost simultaneously. At about the second round fired Leop- ard staggered in his boat and fell in- to the water. Coker pulled for the shore. Constable Lowry of the Lancaster precinct had @ posse of citizens search the waters and recovered Leopard's body. Coker surrendered last night to Constable Lowry and was to-day placed in the Dallas county jail. He refuses to discuss the tragedy. Major Bittinger, of St. Joseph, is no longer consul general to Montreal. He is succeeded by Maj. A. W. Ed- wards, North Dakota, A dispatch from Washington late Friday night says Major Bittinger, recalled as con- sul general to Montreal, was direct- ly due to an interview advocating the annexation of Canada to the United States, which he recently gave to a Montreal newspaper The interview was based on utterances in Congress by De- Armond, of Missouri, whoisstrongly |§ infavor of the union, Great Britain, according to this dispatch, entered a protest, und the remarks of the con- sul general were considered of sufti- cient importance for his recall. The smashing act by nightwatch- man E P. Hartwell of the parapher nalia of the gambling den and bill- iard hall,on North Mainstreet, again calls public attention to that noto rious den It appears that Hartwell was assaulted by one Lovell, a gam bler from Nevada, in the gambling den. Hartwell went after his gun and Lovell hiked out for tall timber. On Hartwell’s return he proceeded to demolish every thing in sight, and that room and billiard hall bore the appearance of having been visited by asmall cyclone. Sometime ago Tur Times had occasion to call attention to this gambling resort, and for a|@ time thereafter no complaints were made, but it has again become noto- rious, and the attention of the city ofticers have certainly been called to it in a way not to be overlooked. We understandhere is another-one |j close to the square in which young boys are permitted to play which is as bad or even worse than the one referred to above Ballard Breezes. Our town has been shut out from the outside world, as we have had no mail from Butler for a week and only three mails in the last two weeks, Dave Edwards passed through Ballard a few days ago with his cat- tle en route to Henry county, where his father’s family has located four miles north of Clinton. The Edwards family is one of the oldest people in the county. Hiram Kdwards, father of Judge Edwards, settled in Grand River township in 1838, where the family has since re- sided until recently when they sold their farm of about 900 acres and moved to Henry county. The Bryan and Ballard literary societies will have a joint discussion at Ballard at an early date on the question: ‘Resolved, that our policy in the Philippine weakens our ability, to enforce the Monroe doctrine.” Affirmative side consisted of James and Ben Harrison, Sam Bayless and L. L. Coleman, of Bryan; negative side, T.D Embree, Tom Douglass, G A. Knight and W. D. Keirsey, of Ballard. Will Hooper has located in Sum- mit township. His son, Clyde, was too weak to be moved so far and was carried on @ stretcher to bis grand- mother, Mrs. Winegardner’s house, where he is slowly improving. The Democrats of Spruce township nominated the following — ticket: Trustee, Lon Keirsey; assessor, T. N. Bourd; collector, Wilson David- son; constable, T. H. Lynch. Rey. Smith failed to fill his regular appointment at Fairview on account vf the almost impassable condition of the roads. Welearn that little hope isexpress- ed for the recovery of Riley Githert by the attending physician. Expos- ure bronght on a very severe attack of pneumonia. Ve hope the weather man will give us a little more sunshine and 4 great dea! leas rain for the next few — It Saved His Leg. P. A. Danforth, of La Grange, Ga., suffered for six months with a fright-| ful running sore on his leg; but writes | that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly | cured itin five days. For ulcers,| wounds, a its the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by H. L. Tucker, drug- gist. We are showing The Largest and best selected line of SPRING SUITS ever shown in Bates County Men’s Suits $4.00 and up. Boy’s Suits $2.50 and up. Children’s Suits $1.00 and up. A special Bargain, Childrens Sample Suits Ages 8 to 8 Finest Cassimere, worth from $3.50 to $5 going at the low price of $2 O00. For the Best Clothes at the T.owest Prices go to Joe Meyer THE CLOTHIER- MEN OF PROMINENCE IN COMMERCIAL LIFE seek that financial institution which unites conservative judg- ment with the most modern of facilities. You will make no mistake if you follow their example and carry your account to the only NATIONAL BANK. - In Bates County. 1. If you'll buy a ‘Veli e Buggy” (The only wrought iron that’s on wheels, ) You'll be happy and contented With the buggy V. It is the best buggy made ; With a wrought iron Velie buggy, You will lead in the parade. 2. If you’ve got a ‘‘Velie buggy” You can drive arou With your 2:10 horse and mare, And your little sweetheart, Min Will look up at you and grin; When you a Velie buggy own You’ll never have to go alone. 3. Then at Minnie you can smile, And pop the question after while ; Then to the Parson’s you can go And have her for your own you know; You can then feel sor (Sax And tell your friends The buggy came fr elie invented, nd the square, ‘ ‘ ’ ‘ \ ’ ’ ‘ ' ‘ ‘ ‘ & ‘ ‘ ’ A] ’ ‘ ‘ 4 \ \ \ \ mewhat big With your handsome wife and Velie rig as you go rom B. W. & CO. Yes, and we carry the largest stock of gro- ceries in town, and our prices are right. we do not deal in cheap stuff, you can buy that any- where, In Hardware we cannot be excelled. Every- thing up-to-date. Spring to make sonie garden, we (SAA AA either in bulk or package, in quantities, We still sell the best sulky plow built on earth, ‘‘The Deere Range than all other sulkeys sold in this county. the only plow with all three wheels dust proof. They have the best share steel in their frog than any others have in six of theirs, they put twice the material in their land- side, in fact, come and see, they have no competi- tion, they trot in the lead anywhere and every- —where. Just unloaded our second ear of buggies—we have a house full of them . us for Style, Finish and Quality. We buy direct from the maker, we do not sell PLOW HOUSE BUGGIES. We have always looked at quality, no one wants cheap buggies. “We never claim to be the Cheap § John of the town, but we quality considered, spring wagons. another car, making our bought and enroute. ever had the nerve to buy cessary for any kind of garden making, then if you want good seeds come to headquarters, we buy the best and freshest seeds the markets afford, Come and see the Iron Clad We would write more but the telephone says No other dealer in town days. If you doubt it we can cite you. Come and trade at the mammoth store of Bennett-Wheeler Merc, Co, (SSAA SSASA SA is here. You will want arry Hl ‘the tools ne- and make special prices r,’’? we sell more of them It is made, they put more and no one can touch do make the best price, 8th car, and six more 14 cars of goods in 90 —————— . A Ft. Scott man narrowly escaped | | drowning Monday in a stream known as Moore’s branch, near the Vernon line. The papers of that town now wish Bourbon county to co-operate with Vernon in building a bridge. We are thankful for the display of neighborly feeling, but Vernon’s bridge-building days are over fora time. Roads are needed now to reach the bridges which we have. We occupy the position of the society man who owns a swallow tail coat but no trousers.—Nevada Post. More Riots, Disturbances of strikers are not | nearly as crave us an individual dis- | - order of the svstem. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervons tension will be fol- lowed by utter collapse, tnless a re- liable remedy isimmediately employ- ed There's nothing 80 efficient to } cure disorders of the liver or kidneys as Electric Bitters. It’s a wonderful tonic. and effective nervine and the greatest all round medicine for run List Your Property. If you want to dispose of your farm, let me sell it for you; if you want to exchange it for land in west- ern Kansas and get three to six acreg for one, I will makean effort to do so. I will be at Adrian March 12th, Rich Hill March 13, and W. G. Atke- son’s law office in Butler March 14th. Come in on the above dates and list your property or write me giving de seription, price and terms. I think Tecan sell or exchange your farm for oe if the price is right. ranusportation to western March 17th. E B tram Te 51+ Grainfield, Kan. Piano Tuning. To whom it may concern: This certifies that the bearer, F. M. Skaggs, bas done considerable work for us, and we alwa: his tuning and repairing done. Weconsider him an honest and perfectly reliable workman and anyone entrusting work to his care down systems. It dispels nervous ness, rheumatism and neuralgia and expels malaria germs. Only 50c. and satistactiod guaranteed by H. L. Tucker, druggist. Chicago, Ill. y W. A. Corn 50-tf Leave orders at Mra. £ Tesuarant, — ‘