The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, June 2, 1904, Page 5

= ie oe a The Marias des Cygne river is re-| “THE G00D CLOTHES STORE. ported to be on a regular tear, and is overflowing the bottoms all along the stream. | The Missouri State Bank, Bates | National Bank and Farmers Bank closed their doors Monday, observ- | ing decoration day, it being a legal) holiday. The farmers in many instances have been delayed with their corn} planting on account of too much water, but all hope to see anaverage crop yet planted and raised. The Bates farmer is a resourceful person, with a half change will raise a crop. J. W. Smith, who went to the bed- side of hisson Robert, very sick with fever in the Indian Territory, writes home that he found Robert very much better, and that they they thought he would be all right ina few days more. Robert has been in the territory several months prac- ticing dentistry. Mre. Edward DeArmond, who has been visiting at the home of Con- gresaman DeArmond, leftfor Auburn, N. Y., Saturday. Her husband, Lieut. DeArmond, who has been so!l- diering in the Philippines, isexpected to arrive home next month and will be stationed at San Francisco. ia This is the Store that gives the BOY AND YOUTH The same careful attention that is given to the GENTLEMAN both in the line of GOOD CLOTHES AND ‘GOOD SHOES — Your trade is appreciated. AMERICAN CLOTHES ¢ CLOTHING HOUSE. % sHoE -Men and Boys Outfitiers. ml STORE. STORE. One Low Price to all. The third tournament of the Mis souri League Trap Shooters to be held in this city the 14th and 15th, ought to draw some good shots. The league holds eight tournaments in the state during the year. The shoot will take place at the Henry pasture northeast of the city, ard all are invited, no admission being charged. 5 : : We are in receipt of a handsomely engraved invitation from Governor Dockery and the Missouri commis sion to the Louisiana Purchase Cen- tennial Exposition, to attend the dedication of the Missouri building at the World’s Fair grounds, St. Louie, Friday morning, June 3rd at 10 o’clock, A numberof our citiz»na will attend these exercises. In the case of Ed. Hammers vs. Henry Crawford, as administrator of the estate of John Greenhalge, tried before a jury in our circuit court last week, a judgment of $657.50 was given plaintiff. The case was ap- pealed from the probatecourt, where the plaintiff had secured a judgment of $810. The suit was brought for labor and borrowed money. Mr. Hammers and family had lived with and kept house for Greenhalge, who was an old bachelor. THE S00D THE GOUD New Wash Skirtings at McKibbens. Attend your township convention Saturday. Times’ Telephone No. 37. The weather has been very unfav- orable for the big camp meeting the past week. A number of evenings they were compelled to adjourn to the Methodist church. The meetings ate attracting very largecrowds and much interest is being manifested. Rev. Brown is preaching some strong sermons, which are beirg well receiv- ed by our people. It is the desire of all good citizens that the efforts of these combined churches and chris- tian ministers and people meet with success and many souls be saved. Still it rains. New wash skirtings at McKibbens. Miss Beulah Hurt is visiting in Harrisonville. Demoerats should not fail to turn out Saturday to their township con- ventions. Mrs. E. 8. Bryant left Saturday night for Illinois te spend the sum mer with relatives. Jesse Taylor is home from Texas, visititing relatives and friends. The best shirtings at McKibbens. Cole Younger spent a few days last week at Monegaw Springs. The teamsters work on the coal strip at Rich Hill mines are on @& strike for shorter huurs. Will Badgley, who has been trav- eling with a clothing salesman, has returned home. While away he had a finger mashed off ia a bowling al- ley. New silk, lisle and kid gloves a McKibbens. Mrs. H. Carter sends remittance for renewal, from her home at Ome- ga, Oklahoma, and says Tae Times is an indispensible article in their family. Special value in zephyr ginghams at 7%c.—McKibbens. De C. Mize orders his paper changed from Springfield to Foster, Mo. More beautiful new laces and em- broideries at McKibbens. The Southern Carnival Co. will hold a street fair at Clinton, begin- ning June 6th. P. J. Jewett, a prominent citizen of Summit township and Miss [liza Hammers were united in marriage at the Heskett home south of the city last Thursday evening, Rev. Dr Chembliss officiating. Mr. Jewett was formerly in the furniture busi- ness in Butler and later boughé a fine farm in Summit. He is an old settler and has a wide acquaintance in the county. The bride is a very amiable lady. Tue Tiwes joins their many friends in best wishes for their suc cess anid happiness. A. J. Dugan, an old and highly re- epected citizen of this city, departed this life on Friday, after a protract- ed illness with lung troubles. He had been in failing health for a num- son ties. Poffenbarger & Edwards. ber of yeuse and made several trips We acknowledge receipt of remit-| to other climates, but was only bene- tance for renewal from Mrs. F. H.| fitted temporarily. He was a mem- Belt, of Osage City, Kansas. Mrs.) ber of the: Methodist Church, was a Belt was formerly Misg Emma Walls} good man and citizen, had raised five of Mound. girls and oneson, who remain to New stocks and lace collars at McKibbens. Mrs. Zera Raybourn came up from Jefferson City Saturday to attend the funeral of A. J. Dugan. Men’s good work shirts 50c at Mc- Kibbens. The Missouri League of Trap shooters willhold a two days tourna- ment at Butler, June 14th and 15th. Choice designs in new lace curtains at MeKibbens. John H. Tucker, formerly of Helena, Mont., has accepted a position with the First State Bank at Livingston, Mont., and orders his paper changed to that place. Fancy pees in Bluchers & Gib- Herman Guyant, of Nevada, came up and spent Monday in the city with relatives. He is looking well and said he was doing well. - Zephyr Ginghams for 7¥¢e.—McKib- bene. 83 “> Our old friend and patron Dan| New low shoes, fine qualities, at | mourn their loss. Funeral services Smith was a pleasant caller and had | McKibbens. were held on Saturday from his his dates sot ahead. He is an old 7 home attended by a large number of settler abd subssautial citizen. W. F. Jones and wile of Adrian, | > apathetic nelyhbors and friends. | were in Butler on Saturday trading and Mr. Jones complimented us and had bis dates set ahead. He isan old and highly respected citizen of north Bates. More new carpets at McKibbens. 75e grade tor 65c. The Democratic congressional con- vention will be held at Greenfield, “Miss Mabel Reavis, a popular young school teacher ofourcity, and Dr. Walter M. Clemmons, of Cieve- land, Cases county, were married in Kansas City Wednesday of last week. The news came as agreat surprise to our people, but all join in wishing the worthy young couple happiness Dade county, Monday, June 18th, at ee Gy tm poene Bee 1 o’clock p. m. Judge DeArmond] 4, amurett. After graduating ia will be re-nominated without opposi-| -edicine he located near Cleveland a tion, ~ few years ago and has met with suc- -Men’s guits, ‘all wool, made to | cess in hie practios. They will make order, $13.00 up.—McKibbens. ; their ome at that place. — Buy your shoes of » ._. Poffenbarger & Edwarde. + The Rt. Rev. E. R. Atwell, bishop the western dioces#@ of Missouri, ald services at St. Mark’s Episcopal h in this city Sunday last. shoes are in a class by them- ~ Poffenbarger & Edwards. Adkins, 17 years of age, . os A. B. Owen, Butler's popular| Mayor, has accepted a position with | the Missouri State Bank and euter- ed upon his duties the first of June. | D. W. Pike. a sub-contractor on| the Chicago & Rock Island road, |S suicided at his home in Sedalia oly shooting hiwself. Business reverses | prompted the sct. Py old, The Prohibition party of the coun- ty will meet in mass couveniive in Butler Monday, June tu, to nomi- nate a county ticket and select dele- gates to the stute and other conven- tions. Fire at Papinville Thursday night of last week wiped out the grocery and drug store of Jacub Suuith, vo- gether with contents. Alsa the dwel- ling of Mrs. McDonald, a widow lady, who adjuined the rtore. He was 45 years Vivtor Snyder, formerly a resident of this city and brotherinlaw of Jobn Patton, hud one of his legs winputated im & hospital in Kansas Uity a tewdaysayo. The amputation was the result of tuberculosis, Miss Lena Cole came down from Kunses City Saturday and spent Sunday aud Monday with her par- ents Mr and Mrs, W. ‘T. Cole, Miss Lena is holding # position as stenog- rapher fora Wholesale tirm in Kan- sas City. Choice New The memorial exercises, held atthe 36 in, guaranteed black Baptist church Sunday afternoon and conducted by Rev. Chambliss, were marred to a certain extent in point of attendance by the rain. Yet the church was comfortably filled, and the eermon was a most excellent one. Mercerized shirt waist su White India linon at ?6 in Fine Silkolines All best calicos Zephyr gingbame stripes Heavy all hiven erash Wide smooth Batiste | . } : News has been received of the mar- riage at Colorado Springs a tew days ago of Joe Hart to Miss Bessie White. The groom is the son of Aaron Hart, of this city, while the bride is the daughter of Heary White, The young couple were both raised inthis city, and their Butler friends will wish them much happiness and pros- perity. Cass County paper reports that an unknown person made an assault on Melville Bellamy, 8 reepoeted citizen of Creighton, He was hit over the head and badly hurt and wande.ed about towoallnicht ina semi uncon- cious condition. A bad man named John Palmer, whol ft Creighton that morning, was fod and arrested at Adrian, and be was taken to the jail at Harrisonville to be held for inves- tigation. Choice styles in dimities Black underskirts ‘Topsy hose—special 3) Matched sets Tn laces Silk gloves, Lisle gloves Splendid Tape girdles New colored parasols i? Mens work shirts Mens overalls Mens Topsy socks Mens pants, all woo! Mens suits made to urdé Trunks Telescopes Suit cases and grips A tramp was run over by a freight ofthe MK, & T. railroad at the water tank near !..Due, Henry coun- ty. Both legs were cut off near the body and the poor fellow died ina few hours. He gave his name as Chas. H. Adams, and his home at Harper’s Ferry, Va. His mother was notified that tie body would be buried at Clinton, which was done at the county farm. He had 60 cents and a pair of dice ia his pockets. More new oxfords Ladies muslin underwea More new carpets More Linoleums, 12 ft prices and only the best New mattings Room sized rugs Beautiful new lace cnrta Window shades Come and see us A great many people on account of the bad condition of the roads were prevented from attending thedecora- tion exercises, which took place Mou- day at the cemetery under the aus- piees of the G. A. Kt. Post of thiscity. However, quite a large crowd was in attendance, andthe graves of the sleeping suliiers wore properly looked after and decorated with beautiful flowers. Each yesr now mounds are made and more flowers are needed. The old soldier is passing away at a rapid rate, and ® few more years there will be few left, to attend the sad occasion, and the work will be left to, posterity, who, it is hoped, will reverence the day and keep it sacred in memory of their fathers, Henry Esswein arrived home last Thursday from Chicagg, and left for New York Monday night. B. F. Richards, the second hand sewing machines, gasoline stoves, bicycles; aleo replate mirrors and do upbolstering work. Hehas new and second hand furniture and stoves; handles the beet cold water cream tor on the market. Every- carried in a second hand store as cheap as can befound. Comeand eco him. South side square, first door west of the Bazar, Butler, Mo. Lace Curtains. Guaranteed taffeta silk—colors for Black mohair, 44-in, Eniclivh dyed Heavy all linen table linen Embroidered striped swisses \ atched seta in embroideries Special lot of 5-in, val. lace Thomson's glove fitting bins gored New colored silk umbrellas Ladies knit summer vests 15¢ values Se Mens pants made to order The best mens and ladies 2 00, 2 50, 3.00 shoes Mens underwear extra for We want your business. Butterick patterns for June. Subscriptions taken for the Delineator, $1 year. More New Topsy Hosiery, BL de par uy | MeKIBBENS. AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES. SAAD LSA GOOD GOODS 5 s McKIBBENS. Ray ht 2\ 88) iS i / stlee GM tea Patterns in Vea du Soie silk for 98e Hike yd Tde yd itings, 50e grade, 85e 10e yd 50e yd l0cyd ne P d The yd 10e yd de yd 12ke yd Ske yd &8e and 9S8e % pairs for 25¢ Ske up 3e up 10¢ yd He 48c checks, plaids corset 48 and $1.00 | $150 up $2.50 up 50e He 10, 15, 25e $2.00, 2.50, 3.00 $13.00 up $3 500 up 200 up 25e up 1.00 up r 1.50, 2.00, 2.50 50e ? 10¢ up Toe grade for 65e and 6 ft wide, lowest brands handled. 10¢ up 850 up 50e pair up 25¢ up ins Best Brand. Best Dyed. Best Values. / is Sedniia Democrat saye: “Mr. Folk has made his campaign upon the platform that the will of the peo- ple shall determine party policy, and man, will repair your old furniture, | h¢ will not, at this late day, set him- self up as a boss and des his own abel at All the talk of Folk “slate” in either of the state conventions iscontrary to the wishes of Mr. Folk. That gentleman has distinctly said that he is running for governor and for nothing else. D.- signing politicians cannot use Folk’s Sonal epitce to ered bale eeu reel <n owns