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ee eee Our Goods Must Go. On Saturday May 14, you ean get anything in our store for ‘) price. Come early and avoid the rush. 28-tf ARGENBRIGHT SISTERS For piano tuning and musical in strument repairing, address F. M Skaggs through the postottice: or leave orders at the Endres restau- rant. 46-tf All the newest shapes and latest trimmings will be found fn our spe- cial bargain hate. 28 tf ArGENBiuicut Sisters, For Sace—Champion Self Binder, used part of one season and shedded. Terms, to suit. G. I. Lyxen 31-Lm Butler, Mo. Mrs. A. B. Owen and danghter Jennie are visiting Mayor Owen's sister, Mrs. Taylor, at Sedalia. Butler Camp No, 2458 Modern Woodmen of America will hold their annual memorial services Sunday July 10, 1904, at the Ohio St, M. E church. Services to be conducted by Rey. Joel A. Barker. D. O. Bradley and J. Shockery came in Tuesday night and procured a casket for Herman Stricker, who died athis home near Papinville at an advanced age, of Brights disease. The burial took place at Prairie City yesterday.—Rockville Star, A. L. Fisher, engineer at the Neva- da Asylum, sends us remittance for renewal through county treasurer W. T. Johnson, who was in Nevada last week attending the preliminary trial of Dr, Todd, charged with the mufder of R. T. Wall, at Richards, Gid Hollan met with quite a mis- fortune last Monday. He was diseing up some ground with a dise harrow and want to go througha gate when his mules got seared and ran away. One of the mules fell down in the “melee” and yot one of his legs cut off —Foster News, The Rockville Star says whileswim- ming his horse across the back water near his home last week, Emmett Hook lost a ten dollar bill, Next day some men found it floating on the water, and returned_it—to—the righifal owner, That's one tloating debt paid, all right. Argenbright Sisters are making special prices on hata, ribbons, chiffons, and fancy trimmings. Come at once before the stock is picked over, Arcensricut Sisters tf. Do you want a piano? Ifso, call at Dixon’s furniture store on North Main street. He buys for cash and can sell you one cheaper than any- of Lightning. ble or expense, \Incorporation Papers for the New $30,000 Hotel for But- ler Were Filed Tuesday Even- ing. state. Montrose, Foster. at Amsterdam. Miss Nina Warnock. body. Hehandles the Baldwin, Cable and Merrifield, the best makes of pianos on the market, Call and see them. Sheet music 10c, aged father at Ft. Madison, Iowa. There, accompanied by his children and other relatvies, he will take Mis sisippi River steamer for St. I and after a week or ten days’ visit to the big exposition will. return home with his son and daughter.—R HH, Review. feet and at night was still rising rapidly. Several farmers slong its banks who experienced difficulty dur- families to Rich Hill. It was the the bottoms again. lives ut Horton neck would be nicer. On the evening of her birthday he handed her asma:l package neatly done up. Nervously The Work’s Garment Cutting School, recently opened in our city under the supervision of John L Rithardson, is meeting with marked success. This school teaches the explains the method more fully. the following receipt for moles, which he says he discovered by experiment and guarantees @ cure or no pay: “Take a stick about half inch in dia- meter and run it down in the run- away about 18 inches to 2 feeta and into the holes left by the stick pour a teaspoonful of line and coal ofl, equal parte, and in a day or two there will be no mole or its work visable.” We suj it would be well to repeat the dose every two hours until the desired results are|? obtained. place on Pine street. T. W. Silvers has moved his law C. R. Walters of the Review, depart-| office to the front room over the edatnoon for a few days’ visit to his] Farmers Bank, where he has elegant | quarters. Wm. T. Brown, living five miles jouis, |DOrtheast of Nevada, lost a large (|barn and three ‘head of horses, nine sets of harness, a quantity of grain and hay by fire a few nights ago Oliver Adair left Sunday evening , . i for a visit with, his aged mother in- The Rich Hill Review says the Ma-| \oniteau county, having received rias des Cygne river rove nearly ten| word that she was qnite sick. Mrs. Adair is in her 77th year. Dr. J. D. Todd, who shot and killed ing the recent floods, took theirstock |X. T. Wall at Richards, Vernoncoun- to high ground and moved their|ty, May 20th, was denied bail by Saturday. The opinion that the river would be over | defendant was remanded to jail, and i the case set for trial October 17th, Judge- Timmonds : - We were pleased to meet C. The meanest young manin Kansas} Lietch, representing the American He asked a young | Bridge Co., of Kansas City. lady what she wanted for a birthday | Lietch was surveyor and bridgecom- present and suggested gloves, but| missioner of Clay for twelve years. the girl thought something for her] He jg a very ciever gentleman and quite popular. St. Clair County Democrat. bad sprain. Jobn reports the principal of that place as an He says they consi as good as the negro as lo —" himeelf and keeps co. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. | 4 SPS WEY ins . During the thunder storm Monday eveninga bolt of lightning struck the dome of the court house right at the feet of the Godess of Liberty and rip ped off a few of the slate shingles. Phe damage is not very great and can be repaired without much trou- The clap of thunder which followed, the flash of liyhtning was one of the most severe of the many storms of thissummer, and the concussion fair- ly jarred the buildings about town making the window panes rattle. The damage to the court house hap- pened about 8 o’clock in theevening. STOCK ALL TAKEN. There is no more doubt or specula- tion as to the building of the new hotel in this city. The last dollar of | stock has been taken and at a meet- ing Monday evening of the commit- tee having the matter in hand incor- poration pap rs were drawn up, sign- ed and filed with the secretary of The plans of the building are on fileat the Mo, State Bank, and assoon An attempt by petition is being made to incorporate the town of Ed. Thornbrough, of Butler, has been elected principal of the schools Miss Elizabeth Yost, a charming young lady of Sedalia, is visiting = Mrs. Cy Walker has moved back to Butler and now occupies her home We are in receipt of announcement she opened it in the presence of the |cards of the marriage of Miss Estella other girls and found a bar of soap. | Maud Lucas and Arnold E. Brendler, G which was solemnized at Osceola, Mo., on June 15th. The bride is the handsome and accomplished éaugh- ter of Charles H. Lucas, editor of the 1 W. W. Ross was pretty badly hurt Diagram Method, the same used by|by his cow Saturday. evening. In tailors in cutting garments. Pupils|handjing the animal she turned on can learn it in about two weeks. In/him and hooked him about the ‘another column can be found an |ghoulders knockizg him dows. It advertisement of this school which | was thought at first that his ehoul- .| der bone 7 a Dr. Boulware was sent for and on examination | addition on the east of 30 feet, which JohnC. Hayes, in the Record, gives |found no bones broken, but @ very County Clerk Jno. F. Herrell and wife were over at Ft. Scott, Kan., the last of the week visiting Mrs. Herrell’s sister, Mra. Lotterer, wife of | *he stand @ prominent merchant of that city. the white man "f the: M. Smith, of Deepwater, was in Horse thieves are especially active dence. A valuable horse | fro: | Slightly Damaged by a Bolt The Dome of the Court wid : We Must son. Weare willing to sacrifice -hame a price on every piece that beyond a doubt. | French Lawns and Dimities A beautiful line of the newest wash fabrics in stripes, lace effects and Persian weaves, worth 15c, our close QUE PED ssssecisseressecesntin 1 Oc Figured Batiste All new this spring's patterns extra wide, real bargains at our old price, but they 5! must go, close out price.. 2c oe We've been selling India Linons- them all through the scason for less than others and this cut is below the wholesale price. as minor details are closed up the Our 12%¢ quality at -- = 10¢ | contract for erecting the building 66 life i” 12e will be let and work will be begun, ae . = =2° | This is an fmprovement that has “ 19¢ bed 66 « . l5e been needed in Butler for a good : ee oe es C many years, and every citiz:n will “ 200- od - 19¢ tuke pride in its erection. ; “ O5e “ “ * é 99"6 The location of the hotel is on the @ ial northwest corner of the square. ss = = <= ache \ { ‘ Louse, \ r | The Fourth will be celebrated at] fi This will probably be your last left that chance this season to buy this beauti- | ful UNDER MUSLINS at less than wholesale prices. 83; per cent on every garment. size you Gowns, Corset Covers, Chemise, | Skirts and Drawers. _ Remnats. Our remnant table is full of short lengths and remnants of PRICE. love OUR ENTIRE LINE OF \wmaer Vash Dress Good We do not want to carry them over to another sea- ‘ our profit and will move them 2 SS Ta Dimities in all the newest patterns, extra wide and fine quality, regular 10c values; 7 Close out price... Cc | | CALICOS, : | GINGHAMS, | LAWNS, SHIRTINGS, WAISTINGS, &e. All new goods but sold at REMNANT PRICES. ample Shirts and Pants must go at ONE-ITALF If you can find your will surely get a bargain, Dress shirts worth $1.00 at 50c. | Dress shirts worth 50ce at - 25c. Work pants worth $1.00 at 50e, Extra good ones worth $1.50, 75c. Men’s Underwear. We believe we have the best values to be had in this line. HOME GOODS needed in every home, priced below the ordinary. SPECIAL VALUES Jelly glasses with cover, led E...... Gre eee Oc at 25 and 48. cts. |’ Table tumblers, fancy band Shirts made with royal ribbed ||° OP: PeF 8eb.........sssesssssssees 10¢ cuff, French collarette neck, all covered seams and pearl buttons. Drawers made with best facings, covered seams No. 21 Al No. 2 lamp flues.. 4e and double bieycle seat, They Kitchen lamp with reflec are all we claim for them— tor: '10c SPECIAL VALUES. Be | Hill’s Fancy table tumblers, floral decoration per set. -29¢ House brooms each........15¢ Good zine wash board...18¢ Glase water pitcher.. L. Mr. va ar Improvements. T. W. Legg has plans drawn fora A A rf +} handsome residence which he will build right away on a lot adjoining H. ©. Cook’s residence, on Ohio 8t. Wm. E Walton is just completing a handsome and convenieot barn at his residence. * Thos. J. Smith is building a large barn on his farm eight miles South- west of the city. Mr. Piggatt is building a large barn at his home near the stand ipe. ‘“ br. Everingham has let the con- tract for a $3,000 residence on a lot | # fronting on DeArmond avenue. The Farmers Bank is building an Pointer On Prescriptions. If you would have your prescription com- and purest drugs; skil- A fully and accurately pre- will make it the longest building in the city. They are excavating for 4 “ basement. rank Allen let the contract for a residence and barn on his lot east of measure of medical value. A If you would have the ipe. Gentry Walton is contemplating all roduct | Commodious residence on High street water, | Orth of the Catholic church. s —come here. i ag Horses Wanted. Ask your doctor. is OD! J. 4. Powell, of Kansas City, the horse buyer, will be in Butler, Fri- dey and Saturday, June 24 and 25, at Smith’s livery barn, and wants _ aucgee from 15¥ to 15% Lands bigh, FRANK-T. CLAY, PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST. 4 North Side Square, Tucker’s Old Stand, pounded from the best pared; bearing the full ; satisfection of knowing 8 that it is absolutely right J Wardrobe hooks each......1¢ Tea strainers each............ 3c Spoon egg beaters each...2c Stove lid lifters each.........2¢ Sure Catch mouse trap. Sand paper per sheet... Towel roller extra good. No. 2 lamp burners.. Milk crocks 7e, 3 for......20¢ Jars 9c gallon, 8 gallons 25¢ 1 gallon oil can......,........ 10e Enamel steel wash pans..10¢ Large granite coffee pot worth 50¢ at... eee 43¢ Full size granite tea ket- WOE sststeencsteiccineisiemsetvcisessssie 50e Cash Store. J Eggs Taken Same as Cash. a) rae #2 | was circuit clerk fr senior member of to 1870; probate 1879 to 1961, when he retired. the morning was bur, sneak thief, who secu: able prera§ rear of the house at the time, « A man a go’ out ts in the smal The new train, the Fair Special,” was: cause of the wreck car. isi little over the: j | and when the — Judge Jas. Parks Dead. ; Clinton, Mo., June 18.—Judge J. Parks, 77 years old, died at 7:30 o'clock yerterday eyening after a rom 3 illness. He was born in Ken- jtucky, came to Cooper count: 1827 and settled hues te 1834.” He —e lg to 1867; the law ti Parks, Thornton & Grant fom 1860 judge of H county, 1879 to 1899; ealae pons ber of the firm of Parks & Son from The residence of Dr. B. B. B Clinton between 8 and 9 o'clock ungiarions by a lots of valu- The family was in the night atSouth Mcalister, Tndiaw 4 Ty. q) SOMETHING NEW wearing vernon bedgoandelaimiig to be on thelook- or counterfeit, prce bag working | ANOTHER SAD ACCIDENT Son of Tom Chick Drowned While Attempting to Swim Loeb Branch Near Rich Hill. Squire Jas. Shepperd, of Rich Hill, was in the city Tuesday evening and from him Tur Ties reporterlearned of the accidental drowning Tuesday morning of a young man named Chick, son of Tom Chick, of Rich Hill. Mr. Sheppard said Chick and a young man named Huttea went out to the Loeb pasture, two miles east of Rich Hill, Tuesday morning to look after some cattle which were in danger of the high water and to bring the cattle to hgh ground. To get the cattle the young man had to cross Loeb branch. This branch or slough had been swollen by the overflow of the river and was nearly one hundred yards wide at the point where they attempted to crossit. In swimming the slough Chick gave out and went to the bot- tom. Hutton said while they were in the water he looked back ‘to call Chick to catch to the a bush orsmall tree which he saw, and rest, but he had gone under. Hutton reported the accident im- mediutely, but to the time Mr Shep- ard left Rich Hill, the body had not een found. a deceased was about 22 years old, The Rich Hill Review of 20th says: Miss Minnie and Abe Hess of Plesant Hill, Mr. Sam Levy of Butler, Mr, Simon Oppenbetmer of Glasagow: Mo., visited Simon Loeb and family here yesterday, World’s Fair Lodging. Four well furnished rooms, con- venient to Fair grounds, within easy walking distance. Terms reason- ‘able. Address, J, T. Peck, 6348 Spencer’s place, St. Louis, Mo, 83-2t* Notice to Contractors. Sealed bide will be received at the Pleasant township, in Butler, up to July 9th for work in straightening the stream of Mound branch at the bridge on the Butier and Johnstown road. The excavation will be about 3,000 square yards of dirt. Thenew channel 15 feet; wide at bottom and 20 feet wide at top, to average seven feet ~—- and 250 to 275 feet long. Bids will be received for doing the work both by the yard and by the job. By order of township board of Mt. Pleasant township. 343¢ Ravpa Hartwe tt, Clerk, atest - EE IT IS POCKET BOOKS. We mean new styles. We mean new shapes. We mean new fastening. Wemean we have the quality. By this mean Genuine Leather, Genuine Seal Skin —AND— PL ae Soren rae, Genuine! ‘Alagator. Will not wear out by the. . time, you; become’ attached toit. Why not buy something good? Itwill save you money. We number our stock by the hundreds. You may examine®: every book, if you wish to. We will show goods, until you to satisfy you. No trouble to show goods and especially Butler, Mo. office of Ralph Hartwell, clerk of Mt. * say, “STOP.” Stock enough $ |‘. Pocket Books, ‘ Gag & ess} North Side Square” ur Rose Skin Lotion 4 For all Roughness of §° nA. ‘ _ | \ t