The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, January 21, 1904, Page 5

i oe a a eae at a A EAL A ALLS ESS SSS SS until that date we day needs, SSSSSe SHEE 2s SUSU PAs ees f 15 Days of | Ht cut Prices! We will invoice the first day of February and will offer some | =o = (vet Underwear, Gloves, Caps, Overshoes, Felt Boots, Duck and Covert Coats. Now is the time to save money on your every sig ieisig isa aorta iq igig ig ais igo isig eal aialiel oS GSS) IS poral Hele | Black underskirts on sale at Me- Kibbens. Elder Lewis Wix returned from Ar- kansas where he has been holding’ some successful meetings. He has! been selected to delver the annual North West Arkansas Annual! meet- ing. Hoods and fascinators, half price at McKibbens. Mrs. J. M. Wells has her p per changed to Nevada. She will spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Dickerson, on the farm near that town and in the spring will goto Ohio to stay with her mother, whois now quite old. Charlie McFarland, with the Wade and Ward Minstrels this season, spent two days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McFarland, lase week joining the company at Carrollton. Charlie Fisk recompanied him to spend a few days with his old asso- ciates. J. W. Beaman favored us with re- newal and had his paper changed to Sheldon, near which town he owns a good farm, Mr. Beaman made a very creditable race for Recorder last time. He is an old settler, has a large acquaintance and his removal from the county is to be regretted. Frank T, Clay bas purchased the Dr. H. L. Tucker stock of drugs and will continue business in the old stand Mr. Clay had been with Dr. Tucker for the past ten years, isa Butler boy, a good druggist and is deserving of sucess, which we pre- dict for him. W. W. Marplr, superintendent of the Missouri Dairy Department of the World’s Fair, was in the city on Tuesday gathering statistics, photo graphs of dairy buildings, farms, cows, etc. He left blanks with Car- sermon of the Church of Christ at the | j Times’ Telephone No. 37. } Remnants of carpetsat McKibbens. i] Chas. Hensley, of Columbus, Kun- gas, sends renewal through “Aaron.” | Remnants wool dress goods at Mekibbens. Mre.Mary Finley, formerly of this county, now of Elk City, Idano, rends » remittance for renewal. Pratt Wyatt, one of Butler’s most *) successful business men, favored us 4 A pleasantly and substantially. 4 eElvin Wilson called and renewed we| 4 pdbad Tue Times changed to his don, C. B. Wilson, at Sedalia, Mo. Our old friend William Wood, as punctual as death or taxes in all his obligations, favors us with his year- ly renewal. Bargains in ladies skirtsat McKib- bens. - 3. N. Kerns, formerly of Spruce, sends remittanae for renewal from ing. W. L. Davis, a prominent and en- terprising farmer living north of Butler, was @ p -asant caller and re- pewed. Our old friend W. L. Kash, remem- bers us with a renewal through the courtey of his son, D. H. Kash, who | called the last of the week. 89c Fleeced underwear—mens—for F 25c at McKibbens. Our old friend J. C. Snodgrass, one | of Bates county’s old settlers and esteemed citizens, called and us with a renewal. Hon. Jos. W. Folk will speak at on next Saturday. Excur rates will be given over all rail- pds for the occasion. |. Mains, R. R. Deacon, Oscar N. B. McFarland and Zib are all attending the imple- it dealers convention in Kansas Pity this week. - Our old friend W. 8. DeBolt, for- ly an ewteemed citizen of Butler, umber of years at Altoona, Kan., epeup his interest in his oldfriends for Taz Times. Topsy hose, fleeced 18¢ de 12Xc, at McKibbens. quilts on sale at McKibbens. » | AMERICAN CLOTHING HOUSE. Men and Boys Outfitters. One Low Price to all. Caldwell, Kan., where he is prosper: o HE GOOD SHOE STORE. TSG ATT TARA Some Shoe bargains on sale at McKibbens, The many friends of Miss Lou Buck will be sorry to learn that she isdan- gerousily ill at her home in Kansas City. 3 crater of fireproof cooking ware, all large pieces. Regular price 10 to 25c. Choice 10c in Red Ticket Sale. —Hill's Cash Store. The Boot and Shoe Makers’ Inter- national Convention at Cincinnati considers the shoe factory troubles at St. Louis. It you want to buy good shoesand buy them under the regular price, come to Hill's Cash Store. Tom Evilsizer has purchased the Decatur Smith residence property on east Ft. Scott street, and willshortly occupy the same. It is very desirable property. Best granite iron tea kettles only 50e in our Red Ticket Sule worth double.—Hill’s Cash Store. Our enterprising old friend W. M Stetfin called and had his dates set ahead to 1905. He is one of Bates county’s most practical farmers. No matter what the condition or season Mr. Steftin always has a crop. All blankets at less than it coststo make them in our Red Ticket Sale.— Hill’s Cash Store. Uncle Jimmy Speer was a pleasant caller on Monday. Uncle Jimmy bears, with becoming modesty, the distinction of having raised the larg- est family, seventeen children, in Bates county. Clearing sale bargains at McKib- bens. Jadge Sam Levy left Sunday fer Glasgow, Mo., for a few days’ visit with the Oppenheimer family, who are prominent in business and social circles of that city. They are rela- tives of the Judge. 10c Heavy cotton flannel for 8Xc at McKibbens. Jas. L. Herrell favored us substan- tially, while in the city the last of the week. He recently sold his fine farm in Summit and will move to Butler after hie sale on the 26th, which is advertised in another column. Splendid bargains in table linens at McKibbens. who are interested in the dairy busi- ness ; Tur Tives ta not often called upon to apologize for its infirmities, but owing to lack of help, one of our printers being absent, and another sick it being impossible to_till their places on short notice, we have not our full quota of local news. We hope our readers will overlook our shortcomings this time. John B. Armstrong, of the Ben- nett Wheeler Merc. Co., who recently sold his farm, northwest of Butler, purchased the Dr. Everingham resi- dence property on North Main street, the consideration being $6,550. Mr Armstrong will tuke possession about ehe middle of February. Dr. Eeveringham contemplates building on one his lots on DeArmond ave. The Rich Hill Review gives an ac count of a cutting affray in that town on Monday between Wm. Rogers, (Billy Highpocket#) and Dr. Cox, a veternarian, in which the latter #as stabbed in the neck and dangerously wounded. Asis very often in such cases, not an eye witness could be found. Rogers escaped. Colonel R. B. Speed, of the South- west Mail, a veteran Missouri editor and one of the best and most success ful newspaper men in the state, was in Butler the guest of the editor of Tue Times on Monday, just to talk over old times, the ups and downs, the joys and disappointments of serv- ing the public, and cogitate and speculate on the future. These young old boys agreed that life is worth livingand thereis more sun shine than shadow, if one looks for it. Charles V. Renick, clerk of the Criminal Court of Kansas City, died at Roswell, New Mexico, on last Sat urday. The remains were interred in Kansas City on Monday. Mr. Renick was in that climate in quest of health. He had gone out with a hunting party. His gun was over- charged, and recoiled with such force as to fracture a rib, which caused a hemorrhage, resulting in his death. Mr. Renick was a nephew of Dr. 0. F. Renick, of Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Morrison went to Kansas City Monday to attend the funeral eser- vices. William J. Hutchinson, of Kxnsas City, wasin Butler on business \‘at- urday. Mr. Hutchinson is a print, offices, is the eon of the late Harry H. Hutchinson, who at the time of his death was the oldest printer in time of actual service in the state, if not the United States. Mr. Hutchin- son has conducted several good pa- ‘pers eince leaving here, notably at Adrian, Pleasant Hill and Warrens- burg. He worked on the Nevada Mail for several years. started in life in the Butler printing: {Muslin Underwear! SALE These are new goods—just received but which a are going to sell at special low prices in order : that you may buy MUSLIN UNDERWEAR at a time which will save making it up. : ) Come and See the Lot. : 25¢ musiin underwear for 20¢ 30e we 4“ + OG Bios A. ss 2e ie sl * 3380 4 iso *t i 6 37¢ S ry Ble “ “$50 G5e* “ ts 50¢ e yoo 8S ss ss 65e $1.00 « “ Be $1.10 * “ 6s 95e $1.25 ‘* * ‘$1.00 : $140 * “ “ @].18 $1.50 <‘ ts * $1.25 2.00 + ss “$1.69 $2.25 <“ “ “6 ea ry ry $2.50 * « ts 2.00 = —_——_——§§275—_++ acca ay se25 et Remember our Clearance Sale for this month. 2 O89CE0 00000000 90009055 29600760 90000900 CHICKEN THIEVES SUSPECTS A stranger sold Carpenter & Shafer seventy chickens on Thursday and on Saturday morning returned with that many more. His actions arous- ed suspicion, which Mr. Shafer com- municated to Sheriff Smith, who had the fellow arrested, brought to his office and “sweated.” The fellow made some damaging admissions. Said his name was T. J. Gibbs and that he had a partner at Adrian. The sherifi telephoned to that town and hadCharley Strong arrested and landed them both fn jail. John Al- len came in from near Adrian and re- ported the loss of 23 chickens. He picked out a pet chicken, in one of Carpenter & Shafer’s cars. KE. P. Foster lost some and he had no trou- ble in picking out a black ben, which he said had been a pet about the house. The chickens identified were in the lote brought in by Gibbs and Strong The men have families: they have been living in Adrian for sever- al weeks and claim to havecome from the Indian Territory and follow horse trading and stove repairing. They have a covered wagon especially fit- ted up for poultry, which has the outward appearance of being a pat- ent medicine wagon. It looks like a very important catch. You can buy underwear in our Red Ticket Sule cheaper than you can buy it anywhere.—Hill’s Cash Store. A. L. Griffith died at the home of his mother-in law, Mrs. McReynolds, on Ft. Scott street early Thursday morning ofconsumption. Peacefully as a tired child drops off toslumber, he passed into his long sleep, which knows no waking this side of resur- rection morn. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. Jewell and Jones Sunday afternoon at the family home. The fire boys, in full uni- form, attended and the pall bearers vere selected from the company to wich he formerly belonged. Mr. Griffith was a painter by trade. He and Miss Mabel McReynolds were marriedearlyin 1900. Tothisunion ae liftle son was born. Mr. Griffith has traveled considerable in the puet year for his health. He was ayoung man of exemplary habits and was very popular with hie associates. Be 5 guaranteed black taffeta wilk 36 inche: de thi 39 $2 00 bante for $145 3 _ : ‘i iis month $1.39 per $1.50 pants for 95e [aT eS earns at McKibbens, | Hon. E. C. Whelan, of Madison, | Wis., phot lecturer for the Mod- Basil G. Culver and Miss Emma! ern Woodmen of Americ a, will lec. Whiteett were married on Wednesday | |ture in Butler, Thursday Feb. 11, evening last at the home of the | 1904, at7: 30 p.m. Neighbor Whelan bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James FP | Whitsett, on Mill street; Rev. Jones | jsdiction and is thoroughly imbued performed the ceremony. Only the! with the beauties of woodcraft and immediate families of the contract: | his enthusiasin will no doubt be an ing parties were present. The hap- {ngpiration to all who hear him. The pily wedded couple repaired at once Jecture is tree. to the home prepared by the groom. Mr. Culver is the eldest son of Asa H. | Culver, of the Butler Cash Depart- ; {ment Store. He is a licensed under- | taker and embalmer, and a practical | gouri.” ‘We buy direet from the tan- business man. He is young, ambi- | neryandsell direct to cousumer. Keep tious and full of push and energy. | Your money at home. See large ad, Miss Whitsett is a pretty and amia-| 1 !-4t McFarvaxp Bros, | ble young lady and a general favor. | amiewrae eer oul ite with her associates. Tar Times WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR extends congratulations and best | $3.00 pants for $1.95 | 250 pants for $1.65 is one of the best orators in the jur- PLEASE READ. We have the larg@&t harness and saddlery factory in southwest Mis- wishes. Lace curtains and portiers reduce a} at MeKibbens, The Nevada Probing Ended. Nevada, Mo., Jan. 17.—Two post! office inspectors of St. Louis, who | have been here the last four days in- vestigating the postoftice site pur- chase, completed their work yester- day and left for Kansas City, where they will submit their reports to the he I bought my SHOES of Others. 1 =. SHOES at HILL’S We want every man, wo- man and child in Bates United States district attorney, Ma- jor Warner. It is said they found that Dr. Vernon was here before and during the time Mr. Blanton was sent out by the Treasury department to locate the site for public buildings. Hotel registers show that Dr. Vernon was here at that time. It is alleged that $1,500 wus handled in the deal. Dr. Vernon is said to be a cousin of county to know that we carry GOOD shoes, We not only want you to know that we carry shoes but we want you to try our line. Mr. Blanton. We will save you money and give you satisfacti Baby kiesing, broncho-busting, Same pair. _— negro-boosting, bear shooting and the other and various accom- plishments of our esteemed Mr. Roosevelt—including the Japanese method of wrestling and the Pick- wickian method of protesting against Russia—civil service reform and preaching on race suicide, dwindle in- to insignificance beside the one trick of “conning” Wall street.—Republic. It you can bay shoes of us for one $1.00 that cost you $1.25 elswhere, why not do it. HILL’S CASH STORE,