The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, April 9, 1903, Page 1

{ VOL. XXV. like a DEACON CAPITAL + SURPLUS’ - Harness } The Butler Weekly Times. BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1903. Come and see them. BROS. & Co. * $50,000.00, ° 9,000.00, DIRECTORS. E. A BENNETT, President, A. L. McBRIDE, Vice Pres. Joseph McKibben, Dr. J. W. Choate, J.J, McKee, Spruce Items. Haunab Price, the last and only horse of Cap Price, after suffering in eneely for several days from blood poison, passed peacefully away on he Bist ult. Between showers and the “beauti- ul” the farmers are plowing and sow- ing oats, planting potatoes and oth- er garden. George Fisher, wife and Misa Minnie Colson went fishing Monday after- noon, and on returning, reported mildly that they landed but two. We don't know whether they were enough or not. George Price and family, of near Oak Hill, were visiting and trading in this city Monday. They are wel- ‘come Visitors here. Mark Young and George Borum ere at the hub Monday for the ousehold goods of Daley Bradley, ho is moving here from Wyoming, nd will occupy the house vacated by ‘Bort Stanton. Chas. Parder, who was elected for Justice of the Peace last Tuesday, ent to the county seat Monday and qualified for that office. We are glad this honor has been conferred on him, but he must not “meddle with the parson’s business.” George Borum and family visited his brother, John, of Johnstown, last Sunday. We were sauntering around Bethel last Sunday, and to say the least the finest crowd of the season were out, and the way they did sing it was a eaution. Our | were made to Fejoice for the day and the great blessing it brought to us. H. F. Henton, our congenial mer- chant, and wife visited in Butler and the ‘ old folks at home” last Sunday and Monday. Mise Riddle began the spring term of achool here last Wednesday. May _ guccess crown her labors. | Miss Mary Harshaw, of near But. ler, is teaching a very successful school at the valley. WANDERER. Makes a Clean Sweep. There’s nothing like doing a thing oroughly. Ofall the salves you 4 ever heard of, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve F is the best. It sweeps away and cures . burns, sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ul- akin eruptions and piles. It’s only 25c, and ——o to give eat! jon by H. L. Tucker, drug: List Your Property. If you want to dispose uf your m, let me sell it for you; if you fant to exchange it for land in west- en Kansas and get three to six acres pr one, I will make an effort to do ‘Twill be at Adrian March 12th, tich Hill March 13, and W. O. Atke- ion’s law office in Butler March 14th. yme in on the above dates and list property or write me giving de- fiption, price and terms. I think ean sell or exchange your farm for if the price is right. Cheap anesportation to western Kansas eh 17th. E. B. ArxiNeon, W. F. Duvall, EK. D. KIPP, Cashier, G. W. NEWBERRY, Ass’t Cash, Clark Wix, W, B, Tyler, O, A. Heinlein, ‘We Want Your Business, v= oo ny am ed | New York, April 2.—Col. Louman Louis Lennard,» 70-year old veterau who was aid-de camp to Gen. R. E, Lee, is in a precarious condition from internal injuries and blows on the herd. In a statement to Coroner Golden- kranz Col. Lennard said he was as- saulted by Gilbert Moore, proprietor of the American carriage exchange, because he refused to pay a wine bill at a house where they drank togeth- er. Robbed the Grave. A startling incident is narrated by John Oliver of Philadelphia, as fol- lows: “T was in an awful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain contin- ually in back and sides, no appetite, growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Then I was advised tor use Electric Bitters; to my great joy, the first bottle made a decidedimprovement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they robbed the grave of another victim.” No one should failto try them. Only 50 cents, guaranteed, at H. L. Tucker’s drugstore. Double Branch Items. The weather which has been nice for the past week, gave oat sowers a chance to sow oats. The pastures are looking green. The prospect is there will be plenty of good pasture. Mrs. Charley Porter is visiting her daughter, Mrs, C. H. Clem Died.—At the home of Robert Wix, Yr. G. M. Willey, born about the year of 1833, died March 23, 1903. Mr. Willey suffered untold agony for about three weeks before his death. His life has been spent at hard labor and helping his friends and neighbors to the extent of his means. He died from the effects of hard labor. Mr. Willey will be missed by a large circle of friends and especially by his near kindred which have the sym- pathy of all. William Earsom has returned from Foster, where he has been teaching scbool. Mr. King, of Pleasant Gap, died March 29 and was buried at the Rog- ers graveyard. Rozeuia. A Great Sensation. There was a big sensation in Lees- ville, Ind., when W. H. Brown of that place, who was expected to die, had his life saved by Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He writes: ‘I endured insufferable ago- nies from Asthma, but your New Dis- covery gave me immediate relief and soon thereafter effected a complete cure.” Similar cures of consumption, pneumonia, bronchitis and grip are numerous. It is the rless remedy for all throat and lung troubles. Price 50c, and $1. Guaranteed by H. L. Tucker, druggist. Trial bot- tles free. STUDEBAKER and D. M. SECHLER BUGGIES, ROAD WAGONS, SURRIES, PARK WAGONS,SPRING WAGONS, &c WE SELL RELIABLE MAKES Built for Service as well as Looks. e We sell Buford & George Oak Tanned * Light and Heavy Harness, only the best at our store. A poor harness will make a stylish horse look]! lug. We lead in harness styles. Buy the best, ‘‘that’s the kind we sell.” Just in —big fine of whips—all prices. HARDWARE AND GROCERY HOUSE. GOV. LEE GIVES REASONS, The Experience of Physicians Proves That Alum Baking Powders are Unwholesome, Lieutenant-Governor Lee con- founds his political enemies who criti cised his vote in the Senate against the repeal of the anti-alum baking owder law, by publishing in the St. ouis papers several columns from the bundreds of letters which he has received from prominent physicians of the State, and upon whose state- ments that alum baking powders are prejudicial to health he founded his Opinion as to the correct side of this much aitated question, Gov, Lee says with emphasis that with allthis evidence before him he is prouder of this vote against the alum baking powders than of any others he has given in the Legislature, “I think,”’ he says, “the most appropriate label for alum mixtures would be the skull and crossbones, which we require druggists and pharmacists by law to put upon poisons, I do not believe that food should be used by human beings that has attached +o it oven a suspicion of unwholesomeness ” Tie law prohibiting the manfacture and sale of alum baking powders wasnot repealed Among the letters: published by Gov. Leein the St Louis papers, is the following: ‘ ° ‘Butler, Mo., Aug. 27, 1902. “Alum in baking powder is deleter. ious and barmful to the health. I would suggest that you attempt to defeat the repeal of the present law, believing it to be for the welfare and health of the people.” : T. W. Foster, M D. A Thoughttul Man. M. M. Austin of Winchester, Ind., knew what to do in the hour of need. His wife had such an unusual case of stomach and liver trouble, physicians could not help her. He thought of and tried Dr. King’s New Life Pills and she got relief at once and was finally eure. Only 25c, at H. L. Tucker's drugstore. Virginia Items. We heard it and jotted it down, What happened in and out of town. Mrs. Geo. Thompson returned to Hume last Friday, after several weeks visit at home. She is still re- eciving treatment for cancer from Dr. Chastain of Hume, Mo., who uses the X ray. She is rapidly reeov- ering, and feels certain of a perma- nent cure. Frank Erwin will be a reader of Tue Times the coming year. __Mrs. Isauc Park has Tue Times to follow her to her new home near Moundville, Vernon county. She has a longing to hear what is going on at Virginia each week. They have lived here 32 years. Have seen it transformed fram @ vast prairie to well improved farms. Ned Maloney and Miss Ethel Gar- ner were married March 25. They are both industrious, energetic young people, and we predict for them a bright future. Miss Maud Hacket will leave for Fulton, Kan., this week to visit her sister. Rev. Stewart, M. E. church, south, of Passaic, spoke at Virginia Satur- day night, on temperance. A large crowd was present. Rk. G. Robinson of Kansas City, will lecture Thursday night at Vir- givia. Subject, “God’s witnesses to Divine healing.” Elder Coffee preached Sabbath at 11a. m. and night. He had a hard ime getting here, as ‘the water on the river bottom was so high. The new M. &. preacherat*Virginia next Sunday at 11 a. m. Prof. Maxey of Amsterdam passed through Virginia Sabbath. Dr. Lamb returned Saturday night” from Iowa. isaac Park and two danghters Mat- tie and Edith, left overland Thurs day for their new home in Vernon county. i : Guy Park, who is. teaching school north of Butler, and sister Mies Lura who is going to school in Butler, spent Saturday at home. They b not been home for seveal weeks on account of bad }. Harvey Dudley died Monday, | 30th, and was buried Wednes-| day in the Morris veyard beside | his children who preceded him to | that better world. His father moved | to Bates soon after the close of the war, settled on the farm just east of theiron bridge across the Miami. He owned a fine farm southwest of Virginia. He had beenin poor health for several years. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn their 088, Thomas Wright moved into Ho- mer township the first of March and was elected road overseer the 30th. Miss Cooper, who is living with her sister, Mra. Gilbert, will leave this week for Nebraska to look after her farm. R. T. Judy is having a well drilled on the south side of the road from his house. He expects to go down till he strikes enough gas to supply him with light and fuel. Aaron received a letter from his brother Isaac stating that his car of goods arrived at Moundville Satur- day morning and by night he had them on his farm, Says it’s handy to live near a railroad. Also same day received a letter from. C. Park, Balsam Lake, Wis. He is enjoying good health, and is prospering. He says winter has broke and the grass is getting green. He invites us to come and help him eat fish, as he is doing his own cooking. Mrs. Wm. Pyle, who was visiting her mother, Mrs. Washington Park, left Tuesaay to join her husband at Marion, Mo. Mr. Martin, living on the A. J. Park farm has a house and garden spot for rent, south of Virginia. Many of the farmers are working their ground pretty wet. Aaron, Ballard Breezes. The Ballard literary society is a thing of the past or until fall. Several accidents have occurred in our vicinity recently. Jim Barker lost a finger in a corn sheller; Little Fred Keirsey a thumb in acorn crusher, and Jim Bryant is recuperating from vhe effects of a nail in his foot. Dr. Crabtree was called to perform surgical operations in each case. The Democratic ticket was elected in Spruce by majorities ranging from 25 to 61. Lon Keirsey for Trustee leading the ticket. Dr. Miller was called to see Roy Hays, who had a severe attack of croup. T. Hickman, son of Wm. Hickman, was buried at Walnut Grove ceme- tery last Thursday, Deceased was about 15 years of age and leaves a father and one brother to mourn the loss, his mother having preceded him to the better existence a little more’, than a year. Consumption takes the youthful as well as middle aged and old Lon Keirsey and Nute Choate are in Kansas City this week. It is time for your humble scribe to get between the plow handles, so we will throw down our pencil and give the lonely widow and “Ditto” a monopoly. Rippier. Horse Show. The stallion show at the Cannon feed yards in Butler last Saturday afternoon was well attended and excellent stock shown. The following parties had stock on exhibition: J.S.and J. W. Warnock, Road Chief, roadster and all purpose horse. . W. Warnock, two year oldroad- ster by Road Chief. ‘ Elbert Thomeon, coach stallion. J.T. Hvatt, Percheron stallion. J..W. Gian, company horse, Per- cheron blo od. Wilburn Gibson, Percheron. J. W. and E. P. Phillips, Amoret, Wilber B, standard bred trotter. J.D. Creath, Altona, Bay Jim, roadster. Capt. Johnson, “Hall B.” standard bred trotter. T.K. Lisle, “Alva W.” by Artist Montrose, saddle stallion Geo. Palm, Percheron stallion. 'T. K. Lisle & Co., Cox, Gen. Boay, Major Cox, standard bred trotters. J. W. Barnhart, two irongray reg istered Percherons. Some fine young colts and mules were exhibited at the same time. A Tammany Chieftain Dead. New York, April 3—John Me- Quade, for thirty-three years treas- urer of Tammany bull, died to-day. McQuade was an ex-police justice and district leader. He made a for- tune as a contractor. John MeQuade was born in Ireland oaCbristmasday, 1827. His parents came to America in 1829. He at- tended the public schools of New York city and at a very early age he began to earn his own livelihood. In 1855 he started in the general con racting business and had been in that business ever since. (SLSLASS ASSAD SS SIAPSDSSSSADSISPDSDSIASLAL SS SS SSAA THE BIG Butler Cash Dep't. dStore Stands without arival in Southwest Missouri. A steady and substantial increase in sales each year has been the record since ite doors were opened for business Sept. 1st, 1899. The first quarter of 1903 just closed is the banner three months so far, Despite the inclement weath- er and the worst roads ever seen in this part ofthecountry, we show over 16 per cent gain in sales over any previous period. Our goods are first class, our prices are right and the people are awake to the fact, BUY WHERE YOUR MONEY WILL GET THE MOST AND BEST. We show the most complete stock in all de- partments ever shown by us. In dress goods we show Voils, Ettamines, Sergee, Heuriettas Granites, Broad Cloths, Albatross, Brilliant- ines, Twine Cloths, Grenadines a 98c, $1.00 and $1.24. 36 inch taffeta silk at 98c, $1.00 and $1.19. 19 inch Black Taffeta Silk at 48c. 36 inch Peau de Soie dress {!k $1.24. 22 inch Peau de Soie dress silk 98c. HH inch Black All Over netting SL. The finest line of Embroidemes direct from the largest New York iiporter, ever shown in Butler. Prives 2e, de, 40, Ge, Se, Ye. L4e, 19e, 230, 29e, and 850, Prices lower than ever before, Summer Dress Goods. We always show the newest things in this line, all prices kinds and colors. Make your selections early while the stock is completd. Good LL muslin, ¢ quality, le. Standard LL muslin de Good bleached muslin 5e Hope bleached muslin 7 1-2c Fruit bleached muslin 3 1-3e Lonsdale bleached muslin 8 1-8¢ 8-4 unbleach pepperell sheeting 17¢ 8-4 bleached pepperell sheeting _18c Black Cat hose for ladies and children. Good school hose 15¢ quality 13e, 2 for 25e Leather stockings double knee 25¢ Ladies 5c. 9c, Le, 24¢, 35e, 4c, He Ladies bleached vests, taped neck and sleeves de Other qualities 9, 14, 19, 24, 35, 48 Big Sale on Shoes. We will save you 25 per Come in and sre, caut vent on footwear. 1ote prices at present. LIBERTY BELL, every sack guaranteed. We (SAAD A ha tN a (e) e m offer the first car of this famoos hard wheat flour at 95e a sackfor the high- est patent, and S85 cent ALAA LIL IAA A ALAN LA AA a Sed for the high patent. Re- member, one car only, to advertise, at this price. ‘mee patens '¥ Pittsburg Electrically Welded Hog Fence, 2he per rod, 26 inches high Henly’s 26 inch hog fence 2Te per rod. Galvanized barb wire 3},c¢ a pound. Poultry netting, Screen wire and all kinds of garden tools and hardware. Reeds Rust-proof Tinware, Every piece warranted for three years, See this world famons tinware. We want your butter eggs and poultry for cash or trade. Butler Cash Department Store. (IDSA AAD AA See our carpet stock on second floor. SLALIIDAS ASSIA IAD SLASAADASALASSASSSISSALALA SALI ANAALANSIAASD SAAS VLAN Sf DOD A Sa s