The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 31, 1903, Page 5

dds and Ents Sale TO CLEAN UP allodd garments before invoicing we will make. SPECIAL PRICES Overcoats, Suits, Trousers, Underwear, Lined Gloves, etc. If you need any of these bargains fol- low the crowd. — CLOTHING HOUSE. Men and Boys Outfitters. G6CS 09680608 86090888 One Low Price to all. Trucs’ Telephone No. 37. —4 HE GOOD SHOE STORE. THE GOOD CLOTHES STORE. r 1 is y 7 xa - a r 3 to Eldroado Springs Saturday. Special prices on all Christmas i —" close them out.—Hill’sCash re. Mrs. C 8. Ewin. Mr. and Mrs C. M. Leedy, of Urich, Ate spending the holidays with But- * Jer relatives and friends. - Mrs. J. B. Batchelor, of Deep Water township, spent Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. V. L. Johnson. Claud Clark and wife, of Jefferson “City, spent Christmas with his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Clark. Buy underwear now. Buy when " you can get best values.—Hill’s Cash Store. Dr. Risley and family came down from Kansas (ity and spent Christ- ae with relatives and friends. Onur esteemed friend _E. A. Steffin ‘was a pleasant caller on Saturday ‘and favored ussubstantially. Big drive in men’s high top shoes worth $3 00. Special price $2.25.— ’e Cash Store. Col. J. A. Trader, cigar broker of City, remembered us with a ‘of choice cigars on Christmas. farmers in the vicinity of Plum re, south of Pleasant Hill, have d an anti-horse thief league. , and Mrs. George Ford, of Ana- 0, Okla., spent Christmas with nts, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ford. Holloway ssys Kris Kingle pagnificent present at hishome hape of a bouncing, healthy worth $3.00. Special price $2.25. Hill’s Cash Store. his cousin and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, holidays with home folks. The foot ball game between Butl one way. Butler 40. Rich Hill 0. Mr. Cook, the genial manager the American Clothing House, spending a few days in bleeding Ka sas. T. B. Hellger, city collector at Fa ette, dropped dead in the office inent in local Odd Fellow circles. noon in honor of Mrs. Claud L. Cla: served. i yesterday. remembered. Sam Walls and Mrs Charles will entertain at the home of ster thie afternoon from 4 to 5 who has been visiting relatives ant call on Monday. The Misses Haire entertained Mrs. Clarence Ritner and ‘ord, of St. Joseph, Mo., in this city with rel friends. a substantial young sf Lone Oak township, was & ron Saturday and fa with a renewal. time and highly esteemed Keeser, foreman of aec- Mo Pac. road, remem th a renewal the first of and the ball was a decided success every particular. years by renewing. Tue Times proud and Dixie Haggard made a flying trip Everett Ewin is home spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Big drive in men’s high top shoes In a quarrel over Christmas pres- ents a young man in Chicago shot Chicago, came home to spend the and Rich Hill Christmas day was all that place Saturday. He was prom- Mrs. T.J. Day entertained a few friends at cards on Saturday after- of Jefferson City. Refreshments were Madison Owens, one of Batescoun- ty’s oldest and best citizens anda patron of Tue Times from the time it was started, was a pleasant caller The churches all observed the good old custom of entertaining the chil- dren on Christmas Eve., and many a little heart was gladdened by being J. H. Trimble, of Eldora, Iowa, Bates county, returned home on Tuesday._We acknowledge a pleas- number of friends at a dance at Ar- mory hall on Christmas eve night. The hall was beautifully decorated W. B. Tyler, one of Bates county’s er and school teacher of Howard best farmers and citizens, observes | township. his annual custom of twenty-five throughout gratified to record Mr. of Benedicte. Tyler's name among ite-best friends, congratulations | The new officers of the Rich Mill Sheriff Hill passed through Butler} Thomas Moles isa new subscriber | The ButlerCash Department Store, j fair association for the coming year Saturday for Jefferesen City, having -are: H.C. Spencer, president; W. W. in his charge eleven tough looking : Cheverton, vice-president; A.C.Samp- customers who were billed for differ - |son, secretary, and W. W. Ferguson, ent terms in the penitentiary. treasurer. | Raliegh Sisson came u p trom St. At the residence of C. A. McCombs, Louis and took dinner with his in Spruce township, on Dec. 24th, parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sisson. Thos. J. Power of Ballard, and Miss Raliegh is working at the printing Mary Hughes, aleo of Ballard, were trade in thecity and said he was united in marriage, Rev. Lewis Mc-|drawin. a salary of $18 a week. Combs officiating. The people who use coal oil have contributed nearly fifteen million do.- lars to the University of Chicago, through their agent, Mr. Rockefeller. | The light of education is peeroleum | —Nevada Mail. Next Yearis leap year the firat time ineight years. Young girls who have been twenty for several years will now have one more chance before they approach the “sere and yellow leaf.” Get busy, girls. Prof. and Mrs J. W. Richardson last week announced the engagement of their eldest daughter, Miss May- belle to Mr. Walter Craven of this city, the wedding to occur after the holidays —Jefferaon City Democrat Next Monday night, Jany 4th, the officers for the ensuing year will te installed by D. D. G. M. Ed. White- head of Rich Hill. After which an oyster supper will beserved, free Odd Fellows from other lodges who may bein tewn are cordially invited to be present. The body of Phillip F. Wenz, secre- tary of a shoe companyinSt Joseph was found Saturday, hanging by the neck ina boxcar. A piece of wire had been placed around the neck and fastened to acrosa bar in the top of thecar. It is thought his death was due to foul play. The Jasjer county sheriff, who passed through this city Saturday with his yang of toughs for the pen itentiary, lost one of his men at Jef- ferson City. While the train way stopped at the coal chute a negro, sent up forfour years, went out ata car window and made his escape. We see from the Clinton papers that @ permanent organization of the Clinton Chautauqua has been abandoned. The start made lust year was not @ success, and at a meeting of sub-cribers a few daysago it was decided to drop the project. Oscar Collins, engineer atthe M. K. & T. railway’s pumping station in the east suburbs of Nevada, wax found dead near the gasoline engine in the pump house. It is supposed he died from inhaling escaping gas from the engine. He was a Modern Woodman in which order he carried $2,000, J. W. Hanger, 93 years of age, a farmer, residing two and one-half miles from Clinton, walked to town on his birthday Tuesday of last week, did his Christmas shopping and then walked home again. He aaid he ex- pected to make several more tripe in to see Santa Caus before crossing the river, The little daughter of Benjamin Cummins, near Harrisonville, was burned to death a few days ago. Mr. Cummins was burning cobs in the barn lot, the child came too close to the blaze and her clothing caught fire. George G Henry, one of Bates county’s prominent citizens and Democrats, of Pleasant Gap town- ship, favors us with a renewal. Mr. Henry was Stute Inspector of cattle for awhile, but resigned because the duties kept him away from home. D D. Peeler wag in the city on Tues- day meeting with his many friends We acknowledge a very pleasant call and renewal favors, Mr. Peeler is probably the best known man in private lifein Bates county and has maoy warm and true friends all over the county. The Nevada papers are elated over the fact that the emelters at that place, which have beenshut down for several months are to be started in operation again by A. B. Cockerill: The plants will be opened up about March 15th, This means that one hundred men will be added to the population of Nevada, and a month- ly pay roll of $4,000, Mrs. Rosa Perkins, 84 years ofage, who has been a resident of Hunting- ton, Mass, for thirty-eight years, has just cut a tooth and regained her eyesight and can now see as well as when she was young. Her hair has also started to grow out again and is as black as when she was a girl. This is considered remarkable as her hair has been snow white for many years. She is in splendid health and very active for a woman of her age. Mat Barron was shot dead at his home in Joplin Christmas morning by his 19 year-old son, Mathias Bar- ron. The son claims the killing to be an accident. The father went home drunk, and ina scuffle according to the boy’s story, the pistol was acci- dentally discharged. Mrs. Bert Dickinson graced our of- ficeon Tuesday and ordered their paper changed from Archie to Neva- da, Mo. They have located on a& farm three miles east of Nevada. Mrs, Dickinson was Miss Fannie Wells, daughter of the late J. M. Wells, and wasa talented and popular young lady. Major and Mrs. Claud L. Clark, of Jefferson City, spent a few days the last of the week visiting his parents and other relatives and friends, re turning home Sunday. Major Clark has always been very popular in our city, and people wish him and his beautiful and talented wife continued happiness and prosperity. Beverly and Courtney Vaughan, sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Vaughan, who have been homespending Christ- mas, returned yesterday to their respective homes. Courtney resides in St. Louis and holds a lucrative position as draftsman at the World’s Fair. Beverly resides in Chicago, where he is engaged in the dental business and enjoys a fine practice. Both are fine young men, were raised and educated in Butler and Tue Times is glad to know are doing well of er of is n- J. B Lotspeich, of Passaic, called on Monday and favored us with a renewal. He was on his way to Texas, where he goes to visit rela- tives and to look over the country with a view of investing. He is one of Bates county’s prominent and well-to-do citizens, and Democrats and his name has been mentioned in connection with judge of the county court. y- at Aepresentative of the U. 5. Census department was in the city gather- ing data for the forthcoming census report. Heexamined the records of the county clerk’s office very care- fully and remarked that Bates coun ty was in the best financial condition of any county in the state he had so far examined, and he had been over the principal part of the state He complimented the county clerk also on his well kept records, The people of Bates county have reason rk We were pleased to meet (. C. Stringfield, who was in the county lasf week visiting hiscousin, Mrs. W. B. Tyler. Incompany with Mr. Ty- ler he called on Thursday. Mr. String- field recently sold his farm near Gar- dep City, Kansas, visited friends and relatives in Pettis and Bates coun- ties, and went to Franklin county, Arkansas, where he has a grown son and daughter living. While he had lived in Kansas for a number of years, he could never be weaned sway from old Missouri: The Rich Hill Review gives account of the marriage of Colonel Wesley Badgett to Miss Laura Cox, of that city. The bride is reported as avery affable young lady, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cox. Col. Badgett is aprominent young Democratic farm- public affairs have been managed. H. R. Oglesby, of Warrensburg, in Wesley's many friends|a matter of history owing to the ac is that he has at will be a strong candidate. and best wishes. to be mighty proud of the way their candidate tor the Democratic nom- ination for railroad commissioner, was in Butler and in company with | Dr. J. T. Hull, complimented us. He gained much notoriety on account of | the sensational ending of his suit! against the Mo. Pac. Ry. Co, on ac- count of claims for personal damages received in a freight wreck while breaking for that company. Reub [@ Oglesby is a young man of good {fj ability, worthy and a good demo- crat. He was permanently disabled tm in the wreck, which has now become my the county will rejoice|tion of our supreme court. He is last joined the eociety | active and energetic and will make Tue Totes extends|an active canvass of the state and at Albany, Ky. A fine horse, buggy and harness | were stolen at Lamar the other night. Perey Speer and wile, of Kansas City, were visiting her father Jim Angle, during the holidays. He isa student at Brown’s Business college. Ed. 8. Austin and wifespent Christ- mae with relatives and friends in | Bennett-Wheeler Mere. Co., and Ed Williams are taking stock this week. Rev. Mr. Dow, president of the Southwest Baptist college at Bolivar, alo., has accepted a call to the pas- torate of the Baptist church at Osceola. The News reports the death in Schell City of Mrs. Isane Young at the ripe age of 86 years, 3 months Butler, returning home Sunday. Ed is with the Mercantile Trust Co. in St. Louis. Ben Maines, who is attending the Gem Business college at Quincy, Ills , came home to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Maina, Wright and sons feed store at Rich Hill was burglarized Tuesday night. Just what the theives were aftersays the Review, there is no means of knowing. While skating on a pond with several other boys near Joplin Mon- day, Frank the 12 year old son of A. H Ragan, went through the ice and was drowned. Several other boys narrowly escaped Just received a big sample line of lined and unlined mittens and gloves. They go onsale this week at whole- sale prices —Hill’s Cash Store, Misses Naomiand Anna Smith, and Jessie Ray issued cards the first of the week to a reception at the home of Hon and Mrs. Thos. J. Smith on Wednesday evening A large number of Butler friends responded and a delightful time had. Just received a big sample line of lined and unlined mittens and gloves, They go onsale this week at whole- sale prices,—Hill’s Cash Store. Caroll Day, assistant clerk in the | Bank of Amsterdam, came over and and 25 days. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church from | girlhood. Christmas is over and now the merchants will begin to clean "1, gather the odds and ends toge’ wr and such other articles as they to get rid of and reduced prices be the order of the day. The vish will Me- Kibben Mercantile Co. opens the ball this week. ln Full Blast — irs Our annual clean- ing up sale of all Heavy Weight uils eee Nd See spent Christmas with hie parents is glad to see Caroll coming to the! extends to him best wishes for the coming year. Mr. and Mra. T. J. Day. The Times | front as a yourg business man and, Curt McCibben received one of the handsomest Christmas presents of anyone in the town—though It wasa little delayed, and did not arrive un- til yesterday afternoon. It was a 10 lb boy—a sure enongh boy. But it is difficult to tell which is the noisiest, the boy ur its papa.—Rich Hill Review. Geo. E. Fox, our popular tansfer man, was kicked and badly hurt by one of his horses and has been econ- fined to his home for several days. He had purchased a fine team of spirited horses from Ab Guyton a short time before and had not thourghly learned their dispositions. and did not use proper precaution in going in behind them. Lester Higgins, a young man said to be employed asa pianist at the Pacific House, a notorious resort, at Rich Hill, was shot in the stomach late in the evening of Christmas day. Higgins had been celebrating and claims to have no recollection where he was or what he was doing supposed to have been done. The shooting was evidently done at short range as both top and undershirt were badly powder burned. about the time of the shooting is | lercoats Prices reduced on all Heavy Weight Clothing. We want to thank the people of Bates and . adjoining counties for their liberal patronage and wish you all a hap- py and prosperous New Ny Respectfully, JOE MEYER The Cothier. ic | Year. say } Re. Fe, vat Shoe selling do as well by pair needed. Mis. the New Year witness the greatest May we do better by you and may you 1903 see you safely into 1904 and may they lead you to come here for the next POFFENBARGER & EDWARDS. ever seen in this house. us. May the shoes of