The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, June 11, 1903, Page 8

etna eA Lea Re ag. Cuting Suit THE BEST CLOTHES For the Least Money at JOE MEYER, "§ oruier. Don't Overlook The bargains we are of- fering in outing suits. Our two-piece Sutis are Shape--Retaining, very Stylish and Inexpensive. The Range of Prices Are From $4, to $10. BOYS OUTING SUITS Knee pants very nobby --At-- $2.00 a SUIT. MENS STYLISH PANTS CUFF BUTTONS $2.50 To our Friends: _ Tim gos on and with ness in Butler, Mo. Two Good Years. BUTLER, MO, May 19, 1903, it life, w+ scarcely realize how trast it goes until we stop to count the mile posts backward, we count backward and to-day we complete our 2nd years busi- MANY THANKS TO YOU We have had a decided increase over our last year’s business. Our customers have been faithful and new ones constantly coming. We are preparing todo more business this com- ing year, we want to see yourealsoon and assure you that we will strive to serve you with the best of drugs and medicines. * oned. LOBEL EBS GOUGH & HESS, The new men with the Pestle. Truly foe oe f “CAPTAIN” the new drink at our Fountain only. BF. JETER, Attorney at Law and Justice, Office over H. H. Nichols, East side square, Butler, Mo Farmers. Insure your property with the Prairie Farmers Mutual Fire Insur- ance Co. C. Hirst, See’y, 27-3m Papinville, Mo. Dr. Gilmore, of Adrian, spent Tues- day in the city. R. T. P. Allen and wife, of western Bates county, were in town last week Mr. Allen has just returned from an eleven days’ tour of Oklahoma, where he purchased a 160-acre farm. The farm is located in Dade county.— Rich Hill Review. P. K. Wilson shipped a car load of hogs last Friday night, and they ar- rived at the Kansas City stock yards just in time to be caught in thegreat flood. Nothing was heard from them until Wednesday, when Mr. Wilson was informed that they bad been put on upper deck an‘ were being fed by the company. This will be good news as it was feared that they had been drowned —Adrian Journal. Pete Ware rode home from town the other night, uneaddled bis horse and as he went to hang his saddle in the barn he looked into the barrel of a big gun and heard the gruff com- mand: “You bike for the house” Pote showed the man he was a good hiker all right. The only évidence in the morning was the dead body of one of the dogs, which has been pois The man was probably a horsethief, and was evidently scared by Pete’s arrival. Pete was scared eomé, too.—Richards. ek: aay Rr? See Wesley Boag, who has been attend- ing the Northwestern University, Chicago, has returned. Judge D. 4. DeArmond left last week to attend the annual closing exercises of West Point, where his son, George DeArmond, is a student. | Mra. Lieut. Edward DeArmond and ) little son left last week for Auburn, New York, to visit relatives. Nevada’s baseball team has gone out of business. The baseball busi- ness this seasou made no money, and the managers of the team concluded to pay off the team and quit. Quite a crowd gathered at the | home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Heavlins, who live on the Miami, on Tuesday, ; May 19. This occasion was to cele- brate the fortieth anniversary of their wedding. They received a num- ber of nice presents from those who were present, J. T. Armentrout and wife of Amsterdam were among the guests. At the noon hour all gath- ered in the dining room to partake of the many good things that had|° been prepared for this occasion.—Am- sterdam Enterprise. T.C. Robinson came in from the stricken district surrounding Kansas City on Tuesday and says the half has not been told of the horrors of the situation. He said the people of Argentine need aesistance and need it bad and at once. Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kansas. are taking care of their victims, but Argentine, a small place, has been overlooked by the outeide. That her own people are trying to meet the situation, but the tax is too heavy on them. : | The farmers are planting corn to beat the band. This year a better effort should be made to save the hay crop. Miss Grace Durrill, of Kansas City, is visiting Miss Pearl Nichols and other Butler friends. Girt wanTep—Will pay good wages to a good girl for the summer, apply to N. M. Lester, 1X miles west of stand pipe. Rev. Jas. F. Watkins, of Appleton City, formerly pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, at- tended the funeral of Judge Brown Sunday last. Frank Wines, of Appleton City, has accepted a position in McFarland Bros.’ harness shop and will move his family to Butler. He is a fine mechanic, and THe TiMEs extends to him and his family a hearty welcome to Butler. Our esteemed old friend Uncle Peter Ewing, of Mingo, was a pleasant caller on Wednesday morning. Un- cle Peter is on the petitfor this term. He is one of Bates county's best citi- zens and one of her youngest old men. Because a man made love to every woman he met in Chillicothe the other day he was arrested on the charge of insanity. A Chillicothe paper wonders why one man must be yanked up for doing whatevery other man that comes to Chillicothe wants to do.—Ex. Relatives from a distance who at- tended the funeral of Judge Brown were: Wm. Brown, a brother, of Denver Colorado; Mrs Thompson, an aunt with her son, David, and daughter; Mra, Harshman, aunt and husband; Mrs, Wm. Dunlamp, aunt and husband and daughter; Mrs. Cuthbertson, all of Pittsburg, Kan- sas, and Mrs. W. (©. Brown, a sister, of Amorett, this county. Letter of the Secretary of State Com- plimenting Farmers Bank. Jefferson City, Mo., June 5, 1903. Mr. E. A Bennett, Pres. Farmers Bank, Butler, Mo. Dear Sir:—I am in receipt of re- port of State Bank Examiner Bunce, covering the examination of your bank, May 25th. It is gratifying to the Department to heartily commend the manage- ment of your bank. It is in first- class condition in every respect. Very truly youre, Sam B. Cook, Secretary of State. AUDITING COMMITTEE'S REPORT. To the Board of Directors of Farm ers Bank, Bates county: We, your committee, appointed to examine the books and assets of the Farmers Bank of Bates county. But- ler, Missouri, and make settlement with the retiring cashier, Mr. E. D. Kipp, beg leave to make the follow- ing report which we certify to be cor- rect: RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts on personal or collateral security 7 Bonds and stocks at their presen cash market value..... . Real estate (banking house) and post office building at their present cash $257,226 38 5,350 00 market value. 14.313 56 Furniture and fixtures... ...........-+ 1,500 00 Due from other banks and banker and cash in bank - 125,14 35 Total, $384,144 29 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in eet 850,000 00 Surplus and undivided profits... 12,546 27 Deptt .........ccscseeeececsneeeeee .. 321,598 02 Total, $384,144 29 E. A. Bennett, F. Duvatt, as have been our efforts in the past to provide the most complete facili- ties and extend every accommoda tion consistent with conservative management, we shall not relax our endeavors to keep in the forefront of| Delila Beck to Warren Davis, loss 9 ana 6 progress Ballard Siftings. Ballard at present is not bothered j with dust nor land agents, but bad roads and long faces. Considerable horse swapping around here this wet weather. P.M. Skiles came near losing a good horse Friday caused by stand- ingin the barn this wet weather without exercise and too much corn. pensive and unpleasant. We hear that some of the men who came in from the north and bought land last fall are wanting to sell and go where it don’t rain all the time from November till July. Mike. Ballard Items. The mail on route 3 from Butler failed to come Tuesday of last week. J. E. Warford and family visited the family of George Price last week. Several children in Ballard have the chicken pox. George Kiersey is home from War- rensburg, where he has been attend- ing the normal. Childrens exercises at Fairview last Sunday evening were enjoyed by a large audience. Prosperity has struck Joe Stayton in the form of a new family carriage. T. H. Douglass has been employed to teach Enterprise school the com- ing year. Newt Choate and Walter Smith went to Kansas City to view the ruins caused by the flood. Mr. Griffin and wife who purchased the Edwards farm, were in town Fri- day evening. Weare glad to welcome new comers to our neighborhood. The play given at Ballard by the Johnstown troupe was a decided suc- cess, The farmers began work in their fields this week for the first time in five weeks. The harvest between R. 8. Snow and Jas. Ewing of Creighton, was de- cided in favor of Mr. Snow. J. W. Allison and family of Sum- mit, visited at J. B. Hays’ Monday. “Paysy.” Virginia Items. We heard it and jotted it down, What happened in and out of town. Mrs. A. J. Park, daughter Josie and family, who have lived at Ne- braska City since last fall, are visit: ing in this neighborhood. They are on their way to Salem, Mo., where they expect to locate. ‘ The farmers are busy in their fields planting corn. Most that had been put in had to be replanted. Childrens day at the Christian church was well attended. Program short but very good. Childrens day at M. E. church next Sabbath at 9:30 a. m. Rev. Sapp will be present. Mt. Carmel. church will have their childrens day at 10 a.m. next Sabbath. All are invited. Do not forget the 4th of July at Virginia. Miss Bertha Bowers, of Trenton, will deliver the address Ice — aod lemonade stands will be t 5 Mr. Hale of Sheldon, Mo, who has been spending afew days with the family of James Walker, left for his home Monday. Mother Craig, who has been with her daughter and son in the Terri- tory for some time, returned home last Saturday. There was x road meeting at Vir- ginia last Saturday. R. F Harper was elected chairman and W. W. Park secretary. Several from Homer township were present. Mr. Harper said that the road overseer of dis- trict No.4 had made a King drag and it worked to perfection. It takes work to make good roads. There will be anuther meeting the 20th at 3 p.m. An effort will be made to have D. Ward King present. J. H. Park and Clate Wolfe worked the Parktown grade and Jones and Me- Kibben their road on Monday. We heard Mother Cope direct some friends who were going to ber house for dinner, to go east from Virginia. When asked why she sent them that way she said, because the roxds were worked. We hearsomesay that you cannot make good roadsin that poe Well, that class do not. It is only those who work the roads when they need it. AARON. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. By Warranty Deeps. Sophias Huston toJ W Maxey lots 1 and 2 bik 2 Hustons Ad, Adrian, $85. , Thos Fitzgerald to Jno Fitzgerald 100 A seo 7, Hudson, $1 J W Maxey toT W Maxey und 1-2 int lote1 and 2 bik 2 Hustons 2nd, Adrian, $125. Lide Henry to Fannie Biair lot 3and pt lot 2 Henrye Ad, Butler, $375. James L Rueker et al to F £ Cantrell 160A See 10, Shawnee, $70, J H Foster to Draughans Business College pt lot 8 bik 71, Rich Bill, 125. L F Page to C W Garrison 74 A sec 4, Mound, $3,700 Western Coal & Mining to Sigmund Stern 776 A sec 6, Walnut, 87,581, Sigmund Stern to J E Griffith 776 A sec6, Walnut $15,525 RJ Harley Lumber Co to AJ Dugan loteé and 7 Warners Ad, Butler, $1,100. C A Emerson to Margaret A Thornburgh lets 789 and 10 bik 13, Amsterdam, $90. Ida Butler to I I Lentz lot 42 and pt lot4i Hustons Ad, Adrian. $150. A. Depew to D V Smith lete 7 and 8, bik 6 Sprague $345. H K Wood to S V Ward 40 @ sec 81, Walnut $600. bik "82 Rich HIN #100. Ri F Syearnes to 8 A Atkingon, lot 12 bik 31 BATES NATIONAL BANK, ‘west side sud to Vuticr 626. Butler, Mo. © D Bevirgion to Peter Busch 180 aseo7 and 9 summit giles. Judge David V. Brown. Judge D. V. Brown died at the home of J. A. Kennedy, at West Rushville, Ohio, at midnight, Wed- nesday, June 3rd. He was stricken with paralysis on Tuesday afternoon, He died before his wife and son, who started on receipt of telegram an- nouncing his illness, reached his side. The body arrived in Butler Satur- day afternoon, and funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon by Rev. Jewell, as- sisted by Rev. Jas. Watkins, of Ap- pleton City, Rev. Jones and Rev. Chambliss. A tremendous crowd of his neighbors and friends congregat- ed to pay their last reapectsto the lamented dead, Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. David V. Brown, eldest child of William and Rebecca Brown, was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, Dec. 16th, 1835. He attended the district schools, and finished his education at an academy in West Rushville, Ohio. He taught school in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas On the 27th day of March, 1862, he was married to Olive A. Wilson. To this marriage eight children were born, five of whom survive, viz: Penelope B., Cosby Lee, William Wilson Brown; Mrs. Thos. P. Baldwin, Mrs. Robert P. Redfield. April 9th, 1872, D. V. Brown moved with his family to Bates county, Mo. DAVID V, BROWN. electedin1900. At the time ofdeath he was Justice of the Peace and mem- ber of the township board of Mt. Pleasant township He joined the United Presbyterian church in 1855 and has been a consistent christian and hard worker in the cause ever since. He united with the Presbyte- rian church of this city in 18~8 was made a deacon June 28, 1891, and an elder on April lst, 1894, and has filled both offices since, an unusual honor ia that church. Judge Brown was an earnest, honest, God-fearing man, an untiring worker in the cause of his Savior. A man of strong con- victions and fearless in his advocacy of the right, at all times. He was held in the highest esteem by the whole people of the county, who ex- tend sympathy and consolation to .¢ the bereaved widow and children. Lancaster (Ohio) Eagle, 4 ¥ The death of Judge Brown at this time and in this manner was unusu- ally sad and pathetic. He had seen almost the culmination of his efforts in bringing about the celebration of the oue hundredth anniversary of the organization of the Rush Creek con- gregation of the United Presbyterian church, and had prepared an address, which included the early history of the congregation, as he was born and reared in the community and knew most of its history from obser- vation and association for halt ofthe © In November, time of its existence. 1880, he war elected Judge of the Probate Court. He inoved his fam- ily to Butler the following Marchand this has been their home since. He was twice elected mayor of Butler filling out the entire time of two yearseach term. In 1895 he wasap- pointed by Governor Stone public administrator to fill out an unexpir- ed term, and in 1896 was elected to the same office for four years, and re- Judge Brown was @ man of rare culture and intelligence, of vigorous bodily health and active, industrious habits. He removed from Rushville to Butler, Mo., about 38 years ago aud had held the office of Probate Judge nnd other positions of trust ‘and responsibility there. The news of his death will he received with deep regret at his western home, as he was greatly admired and highly | esteemed. That Throbbing Headache Wonld quickly leave you, if you used Dr. King’s New Life Pills, Thou- sands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood and build up your health. Only 25 cents, money back if not cured. Sold by H. L. Tucker, druggist. Is Quay to Succeed Hanna? Washington, June 7—It is now certain that President Roosevelt wil name Hanna’s successor aschairman of the Republican national commit- tee. Many think it may be Quay. LEE CULVER SELLS musical merchandise, strings and re- pairs for same; also the cheapest line of new and second hand furnitureand stoves ever sold in-Butler. Gasoline stoves galore. Here are prices on & few: 8 2 burner gasoline stoveseach $1.75 38burner “‘ af 38. 4 3-burner quick meal $4 to 6.00 3 4-burner $6, $7 and $8. These Quick Meal stoves all have good ovens and are just as good as new, and all warranted. In wood beds I have them from 25c to $7, all} the kidne complete. Lalsovell the best iron beda in Butler for the money, Come and see. New guns, good strong shooter for $10. Commodes that others ask $3 50 to $5 OUfor L sell for $1 75 to $250 Gasoline ovens from 25 to $100 Other dealers may kick about no trade on account of wet weather, they should do asl do, divide the profita with the cus- tomer, and keep sawing wood. My trade gets better day because make the right rind of prices. If you live in Missouri come in andI| will show you Siu; sewing ma- chins poder vente $4.50. LEE CULVER, 81-28 West Side Squat, Butler, Mo. | Bo aR i A a | One day last week a brick wall in | Baltimore which had not been touch- ; ed since 1871 was torn down and in a little cavity, completely enclosed, x was found a bat which must have = | been there for thirty-two years. It flew out and wus captured. In the same cavity wasfound the skeleton of another bat which had not been vigoious enough to stand the long wait for light. and food. The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths, There is a disease prevailing in this most dangerous becat Abi I} i WY pe t A \ ae \ 1 to advance the kidney-poisoned 25 kidneys themselves bi away cell by cell. r troubles most always result from nt of the kidneys and a cure is quickest by a proper treatment of ys. If you are feeling badly you can make no mistake by taking Dr. Kilmer’s’ Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy. It corrects inability to hold urine and scald- blood will attack the vital organs or the reak down and waste a deran; obtai havea | crryan a ' tells all