The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 17, 1903, Page 7

NOBBY BELT-BACK For $10.00 A Coat that is worth more Money. We also have a new | FOUR TO SEVEN-FIFTY. Christmas Presents For Men and for Boys in Great Variety. Walk-Over Shoes Best in the world for $3.50 CLOTHING HOUSE. Men and Boys Outfitters. THE '® coon CLOTHES STORE, One Low Ladies white aprons 25c up.—Mc- Kibbens. The churches are getting ready for er Christmas entertainments. One pound of candy free withevery purchase of $1, Hill’s Cash Store. Wholesale prices of coal in Kansas City have been advanced 25 cents a ton. One pound of candy free with every purchase of $1 at Hill’s Caeh Store. ‘Mra, Warren Strong, of Kentucky, is visiting her brother, Hon. Thos. J. Smith. Pare linen towels 35c pair up.— McKibbens. Judge W. W. Graves has been re- elected president of the Missouri ‘ ite Poultry show. A girl desiring a place in a private family should apply at this office. Wages satisfactory. _ Fine Chocolates, Cream Bon-Bons, “ete., put upin boxes 1 pound 20c, _¥% pound 10c, Hill’s Cash Store- | J. W. Blankenbaker secured licence to marry Miss L. V. Has- , both of Lone Oak. _ $1.50 union umbrellas for $1.19.— i bbens. “M.A. Keener and Miss Polly i , both of Rich Hill, weremar “gled Saturday by Justice B. F. Jeter. value in all linen napkins dozen.—McKibbens. in H. Weddle, of Butler, and Effie Medley, of Nyhart, were d Thureday by Justice BF. * oi] table linen 50c.—Mec- Ses ot fever is reported to be rag- gin Addrain county, and several the have occurred among the fant silk ambrellas $2.00,82 50, B.00, $8.50.—McKibbens. the little ones should have the pin their stockings darned. Old ste will be on hand next Thursday ind of candy free with every of $1. Hill’s Cash Store. Replenished Dvercnats FIT YOU | | Best $2.00 and $2.50 shoes at Mc One pound of candy free with every purchase of $1. Hill’s Cash Store. Mrs, M. J. Griggs, widow of “Uncle Billy” Griggs, orders her paper|as new for $50. Also househol for- Lace curtains 98c per pair up at McKibbens. We Have ; | bara, Cal., where she is spending the winter with relatives. California. Live { mile northwest of Choice Hine mens neckties 25¢.—| depot ou the old Wade farm. _ McKibbens. *7 2 J. E. Wirson. Rev. J. H. Bateman, of Bryant,| Latest style mufflers 25c to $2 00, Mo , sends remittance for renewal, |—Joe Meyer and wishes to be remembered to his old Bates county friends. He reports good success in revival work. Our Stock Col. Wm. H. Phelps was in Butler on legal ousiness Saturday. Initial Handkerchiefs 10c to 50c.— The Frisco spur from Sprague to is the Durpie-William coal mine near Foster was completed Friday, and| Estey organs at W. H. Morris’ on work on the necessary side tracks at | West Side. 7-2 the mine is underway. The Republican national conver. The mines at Joplin, shut down a tion will be held in Chicago, June short time ago on account of the de-| 2 1st- crease in the price ofore, have resum-| The Eldorado Sun has dropped Ite ed uperations. The mines over at} patent pages nnd hereafter will bean Galena, Kansas, have aleo resumed | all home print. work. Ladivs fine shoes, guaranteed, $2, Mens extra fine pure lioen handker- | $2.50 and $3.00—MeKibbens. chiefs 25c.—McKibbens. : ; See thore nice stands at 75c, $1.00 Judge John A. Silvers is able, with} $1 50 und $1.75 at Richarda & Hol: the use of crutches, to get to and loway, South Side Square. from his office. As told last week he ; 4 sustained a severe sprain of the an- ya ~—e dress vests $1 25 kle while getting out ofa buggy Sun- sealants L E. Fuller, an old Butler boy, day week. B now at Bozeman, Mont., indicates Three robbers blew the safe at the}, continued interest in hisold home vt seca a btn y! Ba by seuding remittance for renewal. cash. The explosion was heard by a number of people, but it took eeme time to locate it, which gave the rob- bers time to escape. WITH A Allthe latest shapes in neckwear 25¢ to $1 50.—Joe Meyer. Major G. B. Clark, state auditor under Gov. Woodson, was placed to rest at Jefferson Uity Thursday of last week, lot of Cheaper Coats The weather on Saturday was about the worst of theseason and as @ consequence there were few farmers in town. Instead of having a big trade the merchan's had about the poorest of the year. We look fora big trade on »ext Saturday. Ladies lisle thread hose, Topay brand, 50c, 75c—McKibbene, Lake Side Stock Farm, Butler, Mo., one mile southeast of square fine Plymout Rock cockerels for 75c each, if taken this month. Also a insanity before them last week, one| Pedigreed Polund China boar for being Frank D. Bolling, a young man | 84!e. from East Boone township,and Rich-| gilk avapendera, ard S. Steele, from Rich Hill. Both] buckle, $1 50. of them were adjudged Ineane and | J0e Meyer. sent to the asylum at Nevada. The county court had two cases of sterling silver Initial engraved.— At the election held Monday night of last week, W 8, Arnold, secretary of Bates lodge, I. 0. O. F. 180 wae elected a delegate to represent this district in the grand lodge which meets in St. Louis in May next. Citcuit Clerk Hutf, of Vernon coun- ty received atelegram from Attorney general Crow to dismiss the case of the atate ex rel va R_B. Speed, ex- coal oil inspector of St. Louis, which was to have been tried at the Febru- ary term of the Vernon county circuit court, William Bradburn and I. B. Moore were crushed between a threshing machine engine and @ separator the other day near Atchison, Kansas, while coupling the two together. Williams was killed outright and Moore fatally hurt. While the men were making the coupling the engine shot back with terrific force catching them. GOOD SHOE rice to all. STORE. Silk umbrellas, sterling silver and gold plated bandles $1 50 to $6 00 Initial engraved free.—Joe Meyer. Poffenbarger & Edwards, the ex clusive boot and shoe merchants, are distributing to their customers free of charge, (as long as they last) a very handsome thermometer. Their patrons in the ceuntry are especially invited to call and get one. Kibbens. E. F, Letourno, the retoubtal.> “Lee,” called and had his dates a ¢ ahead another year. Pure linen handkerchiefs 5¢ up.— McKibbens. E. D. Kipp Sundayed in Butler with his family. He is inthe promot- ing business in the oil flelds of south- ern Kaneas. Mens fine silk shirts $1.00.—Mc Kibbens. The Baptists have been holding services in the circuit court room for ! a couple of weeks, pending the arrival of new seats, which will be here soon, Fine leather suit cases $5.00 to $8.00 —Jve Meyer. Clark Vankirk, abachelor 35 yeura The remains of the infant babe of old, living on a farm six miles north Mrs. Mary Walker Martin, of Webb west of Liberal, Mo., was burned to| City, arrived on the early train Tues death in his hopes alae nights ago. day morning and were interred in It is not known whether the fire was| 0" Hill cemetery. The babe was by accident, or whether Vankirk, born Sunday evening but only lived who was quite well off, was first mur-|@ fe¥ minutes. In the loss of their dered and then the house fired to} bebe Mr. and Mrs. Martin have the conceal the deed. sincere sympathy of a host of friends in this city. Mrs, Hemstrett, of this city, has been in Webb City for the past two weeks, remained with her daughter, Mrs. Martin. More new furs at lowest prices.— McKibbens. Fine Chocolates, Cream Bon-Bone, ete., put upin boxes 1 ponnd 20¢, 4 pound 10c, Hill’s Cash Store. G. W. Black, a prominent farmer of East Boone, was in the city on Thursday and complimented us pleasantly and had his dates set up, He and Henry Mudd had brought} Special $1.75 yard wide blacktaf down F. D, Bolling to be tried by’the | feta silk, guaranteed, for $1 39. county court on the charge of insan- at McKibbens ity. He was adjudged insane and] pF yy. Eldridge, secretay of the taken to the Nevada asylum. Tulare, California Water Co. and J.8, Arbuckle called while in But-|®@ent Wells Fargo Express Co., ler Saturday and had bills struck for sends his annual stipend for renewal a sale on his place three miles north of Tue Times. Everybody — here west of Bailard, on Monday, Decem- knows Frank, or they used to know ber 22nd, Mr. Arbuckle recently sold him, as one of the best fellows in the hisfarm, He bas not fully decided} ¥r!d. While he ie proepering away where he will go. He {s one of Bates out on the Pacifie coast he hasn’t county’s best citizsne and we hope lost interest in his old home and he will conclude to remain within her|{tiends. He says the coldest they borders. have had it there so far is 28 degrees above zero. That the orange crop County Clerk John F. Herrell prc-| ig ripe and being gathered. sented his son, deputy clerk George L. Herrell witha fine new “Oliver” type writer on Tuesday. Mr. Herrell bad expected it to arrive for Christ- mas, but it was shipped ahead of time. The presentation was made in the clerk’s office. George was greatly surprised, but responded gratefully and feelingly. No sooner is Judge Graves elected President of the MissouriState Poul- try Association, than it is intimated that the penal clause in the statutes for chicken stealing, enacted by the last general assembly, will be rigidly enforced. Whether this is a compli- ment to the Judge’s well known rec- ord of enforcing all laws or an at- tempt to intimidate the “cullerd brethren” just on the eve of the holi- days is hard to tell. The report of the Department of Agriculture shows that the corn yleld for the State was above the ten-year average. The yield was thirty-five bushels to the acre. Best kid gloves $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 —McKibbens, James Howell, a brick layer at Joplin, Mo., is out $1,000. Rob- bersslipped into his house after night and abstracted the money from a drawerin a dreseer. Howell was afraid of banks. Fine Chocolates, Cream Bon-Bons, etc., put up in boxes 1 pound 20c, % pound 10c, at Hill’s Cash Store. Our esteemed farmer friend M. R. Lyle, one of Bates county’s old set- tlers and substantial citizens, favored us pleasantly and had Tur Times sent to his neighbor, R. J. Warren. Fine Chocolates, Cream Bon-Bons, etc., put up on boxes 1 pound 20c, % pound 10c, Hill’s Cash Store. John Carpenter dropped in and re- newed for hie father, Abe Carpenter, at Irequoie, Ill, an old citizen of Bates cuunty and well known to our older citizens. Our highly esteemed friend J. R. Marshall favored us pleasantly and renewed as has been his custom for many years. He is one of our most highly respected citizens. Smoking jackets and house coats $5.00 to $12 00.—Joe Meyer. In the case of the state ve. J. W. Blankenbaker, tried before Justice of the Peace Boxley on Monday, the jory found defendant guilty and as- sessed his punishment at a fine of $20. Blankrnbaker was accused of cutting Mrs. Hagenbush’s fence. A vast array of witnesses and consider- able legal sparring marked the pro- ceedings. Prosecuting attorney Ludwick was assisted by W. 0. Jack- son, while the defense was represent- ed by Col. Wm. Done, who showed a thorough master of Blackstone and ability to cope withjthe distinguished counsel for the state. White and colored hemstitchad For SaLe—Piano, nearly as good | changed from Butler to Santa Bar-| niture all new and up to date. Wi| sell at a bargain, as we are going to! handkerchiefs 10c to 50e,-Joo Meyer. | Fred M. Pontius and Miss Mary un, Bethan & Piecher Co. K.N.EF. SUI Copyright 1902 By Suitable Holiday Gifts for Mens Boys and Childrens Wear. $4.00 to $20.00 1.50 to 5.00 50 to 2.00 3.00 to 22.50 25 to 2.00 2.50 to 15.00 25 to 1.50 2.50 to 15.00 Mens, Boys and Childrens Sweaters 50 to 2,00 Childrens Overcoats 1.25 to 8.00 Rain Coats 1.50 to 7,00 Fine Dress Trousers 2.00 to 6,00 Santa Claus will be Pleased t0 have you Select your Christmas Present “JOE MEYER “tier Suits for Men Fine soft and stiff Hats White and colored Shirts Mens Overcoats Mens Underwear Youths Suits Mens and Boys Caps Youths Overcoats ” H Hand were married by Elder Will- Sunday in Nevada. iameon on Wednesday. Tur Burer Times, edited by Jake Allen, prince of good fellows, ab'e Democrat, and at one time promi- nently mentioned .# a possible can- didate for Secretary of State, comes out strongly for Sam B. Cook as his own succeasor.—Nevada Mail. On Tuesday, at the home of George Ww. Miss Edna Oliver were united in mar- riage, Elder Williamson officiating The groom is a prominent young farmer; the bride a charming young lady, sister of Mrs. Newberry. New rugs, beautiful colorings, $1.50, $2 25, $2 95, $3 25, $3.75 at McKibbens. | tables, in two courses, Newberry, Chas. D. Brown and man of our city. | cious and accomplished. lations were many and sincere. rr Miss Jessie and Lula Ray spe ¢ Misses Germaine and Louise Dooley gave a “Cupid party” to a select | Dumber ol lady friends on Wernes- day afternoon, to announce the en- sAgement of their sister, Miss Ninon to R. A. Hollenback, a prominent young business man of Anthony, Kan. The Dooley home was prettily decorated with cupids and hearts, the colors being lavender and white. A delicious lunch wasserved at small Souvenir cards. with cupid designs were given to each guest. The groom to be was formerly a popular young society Miss Ninon isa | very pretty and popular girl, viva- Congra'u- FFI ISIS ASSIA S SA! NAVAN SALLSLD ADA: SSSSSSSSLSNTTELILSSSS A: Are You Interested In getting the best for your money. We Positively Guarantee that what you buy of us is exactly as ~ Represent Misrepresentation is sure death to any business. We are ready to save you money on Rubbers Buy the best they are the cheapest. Fancy Slippers for Christmas Presents. ONE PRICE TO ALL. Poffenbarger & Edwards, ci (SSSA AAG AAS IASSSA SA: