The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, May 12, 1904, Page 8

# " the river rose three feet, two inches 4a wanted several places in the county | + + Safe Drugs | i OP RS SS —m* (See Our Windows.) The saving or gaining of health may depend on the fresh- ness and purity of the drugs 7 results youuse. Certain, posi- tive must be had. We offer safe, reliable drugs. The amount of business we do keeps them moving—nothing | gets old. The reputation we maintain for reliability, and accurate prescription work, in- sures the best of everything. Prices are always just ones i i , ' i a —always low, quality consid- ered FRANK T. CLAY, PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST, North Side Square, Tucker's Old Stand. Butler, Mo, Long Distance Telephone, Public Station, For Sae:—300 bushels of red Texas oats, and three thoroughbred Short-horn bulls, 8, J. NewLon 17-tt Butler, Mo For piano tuning and musical in strument repairing, address I, M- Skaggs through the postoflice or leave orders at the Endres restau- rant, 46-tf For Sare —2 farms tn Pleasant Gap Twp., Bates Co; One of 130 acres, One of 160 acres. Very low price and easy terms. Address, 8.8. McInrine, E28 3t Excelsior Springs, Mo, For Exchange. Orange and Lemon groves, located east of Los Angeles, Cal., in River side county, near the city of Corona, will exchange for Bates county farms or first class Butler property. For particulars address, C. E. Licurmer & Co , 28 2t* Corona, Cal. Our Goods Must Go. On Saturday May 14, you can get anything in our store for ¥ price. Come early and avoid the rush: 28-t! ARGENBRIGHT SISTERS, The overflow of the rivers makes It bad forthe bottom farmer and he will certainly be late with his plant ing this year. Henry Fuchs, inventer of barb wire and who made an, immense fortune by the invention, died the other day in an almshouse in California. Ed. Young has accepted a position with Joe Meyer as salesman, and Mr. Young will be glad to have bis friends from the country, call and see him, A tornado which passed over Den- ton county, Texas, Saturday, did heavy damage to horses, barns aud crops. % Allthe newest shapes and latest trimmings will be found fn our spe- cial bargain hats. 28 -tf ARGENBRIGHT SISTERS. Win. A. Beach, for thirty years an engineer on the M. K. & T. railroad, died at Dallas, Texas, the other day. In point of continuousservice he was the oldest employee on the road. Saturday’s Rich Hill Review re- ported the waters in the Marias des Cygnes rising again and the over- flow of the bottoms as bad as that of & week or two ago. Charles Herring, a farmer living near Keytesville, Mo, had three horses drowned Saturday. In cross- ing a stream which was badly swol- len by high water, the bridge gave way and let his horses into the water. J.H. Parks, who has lived on Grand River by Kneisley bridge, says that Grand River has been higher during this flood than he ever knew it before. At the time of the big flood of 1875, he made a high water mark on mill timbers; and this year above that mark.—Clinton Democrat Argenbright Sisters are making special prices on hats, ribbons, chiffons, and fancy trimmings. Come at once before the stock is picked over. ARGENBRIGHT Sisters tf. Constable Hewett was in Joplin Monday after W. B. Lawrence, who Circuit Court,Notes. H. E. Spencer, an all round crook jand burglar, arrested at Hume a | couple of weeks ago on suspicion and | the evidence of his pal, was brought into court Tuesday morning, plead guilty and Judge Graves gave him a sentence of two years in the peniten- tiary. When arrested at Hume, Spencer had in his possession about &@ quart of nitroglycerine, a dozen dynamite caps, a quantity of fuze, a kit of burglar tools, pistols, etc. He had plaaned to rob a bank atStotes- bery, Mo. A young man he had tak- en into his confidence to help do the job gave him away, and he was plac- ed under arrest and brought to But- ler.. Spencer is about 22 years of age and no doubt has a criminal rec- ord behind him and fearing a trial might throw daylight on some of his misdeeds, took the easiest road out of the difficulty by pleading guilty. Sheriff Smith, accompanied by his deputy, Joe Whipple, took the noon train Tuesday for Jefferson City with his prisoner. Sheriff Smith had @ double purpoee in taking Spencer to the pen Tues- day, us Wednesday at noon he will meet Marion Wyrick, who will at that hour complete a two year sen tence for horse stealing in Hickory Co, at the prison gate, arrest him and bring him to Butler to stand trialfor forging & note on the Farmers Bank, of Butler, something over two years ago, The case of Robt. Feely for killing Martin Hoots will be called for trial to-day. Prosecuting Attorney Lud- wick will be assisted by W. O. Jack- son. Clark & Francisco, Scott & Bowker, ar attorneys for Feeley. Lemen Bros.’ cireus will be at Clin ton the 14th. 2, for a new residence in the north part of the city, so the carpenters inform us, That wasa splendid good idea of the mayor in having the mud remov- ed from the street on the public square. The merchante of Butler did aland office business Saturday. The town was full of country folks, and they came to trade. Mr. and Mrs. Carter Wallace, of neur Virginia, were in the city shop- ping Tuesday, and we were glad to learn that Mrs, Wallace’s health was much improved. We will print the composition of little Miss Grace Jewell and Master Kennett Baldwin, entitled: “The Creation of the Earth,” which won favor from this county with thecom- pany at the World’s Fair “Creation,” iu our next issue. The prospect for hay crop inthe county this season was never better and with anything like seasonable from now until August the Bates county farmer ean prepare to reap one of the best bay crops ever raised in the county. I, M. Smith, of Deep Water, called Tuesday and favored us with a re- newel, Mr, Smith is one of the prominent Democratic politicians of the county and it is generally sup- posed will make the race again for Recorder next time. Preparations are being made by the members of the M. E. Church, South, to open a big revival meeting in this city week after next. Rev. Adams will be assisted in the meet- ing by able representatives of the church from a distance and asuccess- ful meeting is predicted. D_H. Kash called Tuesday while in the city. Mr. Kash was a candi- date tor the Democratic nomination for sheriff before the last convention, and retired gracefully before the bal- loting begun, having satisfied him self that he could not win that time. He made many friends by his action. Mrs. B. F. Richards has returned home {rem a visit to her parents at Springfield, Ills. She was surprieed to find the trees in leaf and the blue grass high enough to pasture. Said there had been no corn planted in Illinois yet, and but very little plowing done, no patturage and the trees just begun to bud. On the morning of April 24th, 1904, my house was badly damaged by lightning. I waa insured in The Home Insurance Co., of New York, z Pierce & Allen, agente at Butler, Mo. My loss was satisfactorily ad- justed on 9 28th, and I have this day received 4 draft in fall payment ae said loss. I nr goons recommend company an its to any one wanting aoe / ‘A. @. Wittaame:: | SPECIAL LOW PRICES THIS MONTH ON | Mens and Boys Hats. Mens Hats worth $1 25 at 98c SHO We are selling lots o can save from 25 to 50c | Hill’s Mens Hats worth $2 50 at $1.73 Mens Hats worth $2.00 at $1 43 ES. f them and buying STORE. New figured lawns worth Cas Z| THE STORE WHERE YOU GET YOUR MONEY’S WORTH EVERY TIME. We are going to make this month of May a great time for you to save money on all staple goods. %, SPP. SS SS SS SS SS SS Ss SO we ww ww ww ww ww ww ww www ww NEW WASH GOODS. } Se S lots of them. New ones coming in almost Woes every day. No old goods here. When you ¢ Q¢” batistewortn Ske [4g oe ee New Dimities worth 120 buy and our guarantee goes with them. You are safe in buying them here. on slippers and oxfords. We are showing some f Dishes at Bargain Prices. j nobby new spring shirts STRAW HATS. Do you need any? iy = We selll them cheap, * 3s re OPP POPP PG BE BABB AAD BEA BABAB ABABA BAAABA BAAR = Hill News comes from Lamar to the ef- several terms a member of Congress from this district by virtue of Demo- cratic votes, will be an applicant for the appointment of postmaster at that place. A. 0. St. John, a former citizen of Sheldon, and eeveral others are also classed as candidates for ap- pointment.—Nevada Mail. Judge J. W. Underwood, of Walker, @ prominent farmer of Vernon coun- ty, and ex-representative, had a nar- Tow escaped from being gored to death by a mad bull Sunday. He was leading the animal, when it sud- denly knocked him against a fence. Fortunately he fell so close to the fence, that the bull’s head in its at- tempts to gore him partially missed him and struck the fence. A hired man came to his rescue and succeed- edin beating the animal off with a | club, but not until the Judge was painfully burt. Dr. J. C. Lee, of Lee's Summit, | committed suicide at hishomein that | town Saturday night by shooting | himeelf through the head with a pis- tol. He was 42 years old and wealthy. Heleavesa wife and daugh- ter, 16 years of age He wag a phy- | sician at the county farm and had | just returned from a visit to that in- | stitution. Reaching home, he went upstairs, lay down on a.bed and put: | ting the muzzle of the pistol in his | mouth sent a bullet through his | head. He had been in bad healthfor six years which caused him to com- mit the act. Rich Hill Shooting. Another mysterious shooting at- | fray took place on the South Side last Saturday night. » Geo. Grimm, a young man, who is employed at the new mine near Fos- ter, accompanied by acouple of young lady friends, was walking peacefully along the sidewalk, whenan unknown man suddenly stepped out from the shade of some trees directly behind them, and, without saying a word, fired a revolver at Mr. Grimm, but the bullet did not take effect. He then advanced a few feet toward Mr. Grimm and fired a second time, the bullet passing through the top of Mr. Grimm’s hat. Me also fired but missed his aim. The culprit then turned and ran away. Mr. Grimm states that he cannot accunt for the shooting in any way, unless he was mistaken for some one elee. He says, to his knowledge, he hasn’t an enemy on earth who would seek his life. , party is No clew to. the guilty ‘Review: known.—Rich Hill ers Special prices ee for men. They j special values at 48c. Obituary. Miss Jessie Grider, beloved daugh- ter of S. E. Grider, of West Point township, departed this life Satur- day, April 30, 1904 She was born and reared in this community and was nearing her 24th birthday. Jessie leaves her aged parents, three brothers and four sisters to mourn their loss, The funeral was held Sunday, May let, at the Mt. Vernon Baptist church. Kev. Silvius officiated, assisted by Rev. A. H. Lewis. In the presence of @ large grief stricken audience, her body was laid to rest in the church cemetery besides three sisters, who had preceded her to that better world. Jessie professed faith in Jesus Dec. 25, 1901, and united with the Mt. Vernon Baptist church of which she lived @ consistent faithful member, Her life tho’ brief if we measure it by aspan of days and years, was filled with faithful work for her Master. She was a much talented and a very successful teacher—just in her prime , With a life full of bright hopes for the future. A devoted sister and daugh- ter and a sincere humble christian is gone, bat earth is better for her liv- ing in it, and heaven is brighter for herentrance therein. The B. Y.P.U,. and Sunday school will espscially miss her, but we must bow inhumble at.... are 's Gas submission to the wi'l of our heaven- ly Father, “who doeth all things well.” Our fullest sympathy is extended to the grief stricken family, church and sorrowing friends. Now may the sweet incense of Jessie’s life and character continue with her loved ones, until they too shall enter that celestial city. LEC. Port Arthur Attack Starts. London, May 11.—The Tokio cor- respondent of th» London Mo Post, cabling uner date of May 10, says that a high angle bombardment of Port Arthur is proceeding. —_—_—_— Your doctor will tell you that thin, pale, weak, nervous chil- dren become strong and well by taking Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, Small doses, for a few days, Sersaparilla doctor why itis. ‘He has our formula and will explain. = sneered B 1-36 § Wess work gloves at whole sale prices, We are making special low prices om Cups and Saucers and Dinner Plates, 43, 48, 58c. They are very cheap at these prices. CC we ce Still It Grows. John Jamison, Osage township’s new committeeman, has a name to conjure with. His initials are J. W. Everybody has known for years that the J. stood for John, but nobody suspected till last Saturday that the W. represented Wingate. J. Wingate {e a winner.—Rich Hill Review. We understand that Mr. Jamison is thinking of applyiug to the next legislature to have the Johnchanged to Joseph.—Butler Times. The Review would suggest to Col. Sharp, whose privilege it will be to offer the resolution, that he hit the tail end of the name a crack first and knock the English out of it. With such amendment the change will prove beneficial all around. “Joe Winrate ‘Jimison’ would sound good to «1! our Folks. Folke will differ on matters of taste. We might agree to the first amend- ment and erll it plain “Joe,” but when it coms to «hanging the good old Irish name of Jamison to “Jimi- eon,” we won’t stand for it and here- by notify Col. Sharp that this may become a “paramount” issue in the campaign, ff che Review insists onits motion. Quick Arrest. J. A. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala., was twice in the hospital from a severe case of piles causing 24 tum- ors, After doctors and all remedies failed, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve quick- ly arrested further inflammation and cured him. It conquers aches and kills pain. 25¢ at Frank T. Clay's Drug Store. = our stock of clocks, and find that. 25 and 48c are real bar- Spring Caps for Boys and styles you can get them here at Store. EIR ECAC CIC ae caer Our leaders in Mens Summer Underwear at gains. Girls. If you want the best an newest 25 and 48c. $1.00 quality at 68c. Pleased all Around. Marshall Democrat-News, 5th, The re-election of Superintendent J. M. Taylor, by the board of direc- tors of the public schools, on Mon- day evening, met with the hearty endorsement of our citizens generally, judging from the many words of ap- probation heard from them. The directors are congratulating themeelves that they chose wisely last August when they placed Mr. Taylor at the head of our schools, and they have every reason to do so, for they are still keeping up to high standard they had attained un- der former superintendents, Every- thing seems to move like clock-work under the master superintendent—the teachers under him are pleased, the pupils love and appreciate him, The state superintendent is well satis- fied with the Marshall public echools and, as we have said before, the directors and citizens are pleased; and last, but not least by any means Prof, Taylor likes our city fora home and *eems much interested in his work and is, no doubt, judging from results, giving his best energies toit. Made Young Again. “One of Dr. King’s New Life Pilla eaeh night for two weeks has put me fn my ‘teens’ again” writes D. H. Turner, of Dempseytown, Pa. They are the best in the world for liver, stomach and bowels. Purely vege- table. Never gripe. Only 25¢ at Frank T. Clay’s Drug Store.