The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, September 1, 1904, Page 5

ere 8 For the purpose of making room for New Fall Stock and TEN DAYS SALE OF MENS FINE SHOES, er | men’s fur hats $1.43, worth $2.00.- Hiil’s Cash Store. Dan McConnell writes from Osage City te have bis paper forwarded to St. Louis, which he expects to reach this week. We publich an interest- ing letter from Miss McConnell in of their joarney down the river. Osage to closeout several lines, we will make the following Great Reduction From Our Regular Prices. 21 pairs $5.00 Major Bradley came to town Mon- day to hear Bryan. Dick Batchelor wife and baby of Deep Water were in to hear Bryan. Cy Walker offers his residence prop- erty on West Pine street cheap, if sold soon. FOR SALE.—Will sell my residence property on West Pine street cheap if sold soon. Cy WaLkER. Dick Howard, editor of the Am- sterdam Enterprise, with his wife and baby came down to hear Bryar. Our old friend Hugh Powderly was a pleasant caller on Monday and favored us. He was in Bryan. Charley Hunt, wife and baby, of Hudson, were up to hear Bryan. We acknowledge a pleasant call from Mr. Hunt. Sim Jeffries, the champion, knock- ed Monroe out in the sccond round tin the prize ring at San Trancinsco, Friday. Senator Fairbank candidates for vice-presideut on the Republican ticket, speaks at Kansas City to- morrow. Lightning killed two cows for F. M. Wheeler near Sprague, afewdays ago. The bolt picked the best animals from his herd. Mr. and Mrs. John Stubblefield have @ fine little daughter 2% their home. The little lady arrived Saturday merning. E. L. Jones, son and daughter, of Elk Falls, Kan., have been visiting his brother, 8. E. Jones and family near Virginia. R. Davis Radford, of Deep Water, —#~and brother, W. A. Radford, of Parir, Texas, who is here on @ visit, were pleasant callers on Monday. Richard Harper, while in St. Louis purchased a cut glass center piece * for his wife. It was on exhibition and is a thing of beauty. M. The Democrats have no objection to trading the vote of Frank James for that of Henry D. Ashley, presi- dent of the Kansas City Bar Asso- ciation. Mrs. 8. E. Heinlein, son Ray and dsughter, Miss Mina, came down from Kansas City the last of the week on 9 visit- with relatives and friends. At Springfield, Mo., Friday, Sam- 4» tel Black stabbed and killed John H. ~. Shurte, who he accused of being too {otimate with his wife. The killing took place at Black’s houee. “<- Feank James and Morton Jordan have gone Republican this year. seems to work together tor the stiecess of Democracy in this good year.—Stocton Journal. The Jackeon county fair to be held Lees Summit: begins Sept. 13, con- inving four days. The Johnson y fair begins on Sept. 13 and until the 16th, — , a all indications: you ‘ to hear oS — — .for 25c.—Hill’s Cash Store. Shoes for 58 pairs 4.00 Shoes for................. 93 pairs 3.50 Shoes for 0 98 pairs 3.00 Shoes for cn. 86 pairs 2.50 Shoes for... 54 pairs 2.00 - Shoes for ALL LOW SHOES AT VERY LOW PRIC You know our Reputation for Good Goods at ONE PLAIN FIGURE PRICE. This is an opportunity. to save money on your Shoes. American Clothing Judge Ballard of Montrose, spent Saturday {n the elty on busfuess, Flower pots, all sizes.—Hill’s Cash Store. : Misses Maggie Robards, Mary Hodkins, Irene Mains and Bessie Cable, chaperoned by Mr. Ely, left the last of the week for a visit to the World’s Fair. Wood tooth picks 2c per box.— Hill’s Cash Store. Prof. H. C. Richmond went to La- throp, Mo., Saturday to jotn his wife who had been visiting her parents for two months. They returned home Tuesday. Men’s working gloves 75c, worth $1.00,—HiN’s Cash Store. Judge Julian Bennett, of Water- town, South Dakota, died Friday of heart disease. -He weighed 440 pounds and was known as the heay- fest Judge in America, ’ Beautiful opal salid bowls only 10c.—Hill’s Cash Store. A. B. and W. W. Crow, two promi- nent young gentlemen of Ballard neighborhood, left Butler for St. Louis on Monday evening to spend a week at the World’s Fair. 14 quart granite dish pans 48c.— Hill’s Cash Store. Judge James Sheppard represented Jno. W. Jamison at the committee meeting Saturday afternoon at the court house. The Judge {s an affable gentleman and {s always a factor to be reckoned with in local politics, Granite coffee pots and tea pots A gold and copper find in the Chap- eta Mountain in the Monarch district of Colorado, has started ol prospectors to thatlocality. An old miner declares the strike to be the greatest he has ever seen. Large size galvanized wash tubs 48c.—Hill’s Cash Store. Among the best and most profita- ble reading in Tue Times is the ad- vertisements of the merchants. The buyer or seller ought to always con sult the advertising columns of this paper before doing thelr shopping or disposing of thelr produce. There is money in it to you. New fall blankets and comforts just in, Good blankets for 50c; big heavy comforts 98c.—Hill’s Cash Store. Cal. Taylof, a young man 22 years of age, was crushed todeath between @ box car and the ice house at Shel- don, Mo., Saturday night. He was climbing on the local, which was side tracking for the passenger, and was crushed between the car and ice house standing near the track. N Jas. M. Hedden, living near Bethal church, lost ninety head of sheep Thursday of last week, says the Shel- don Enterprise, The sheep were on an island grazing when Reed’s creek overflowed the island and drowned every one of them. Seventy dead eheep were lodged in one heap. at the lowest prices.—Hill’s Cash Store. ‘ at Hill's Cash Store. Mrs. Jas. H. Stultz, wife cf a Mis- souri, Kansas & Texas railway shop- man at Sedalia, died Sunday under suspicious circumstances from eating eandy which her son had purchased ataconfectionery store. She went into convulsions soon after eating the candy and died before medica) aid could be summoned. $3.75 2.75 2.25 1.90 1.65 ES. Charlie Eyeiman, for several months salesman with Joe Meyer's clothing store, will leave Monday for Liberty, Mo., to enter William Jewell college to study for the ministry, Charlie is a graduate of our public schools and is a bright young man, and there is little doubt but that he will sue- ceed in Kis undertaking. New lace collars just received 25¢ collars for 10e.—Hill’s Cash Store. Our old friend Spencer Rice writes to us from Reaundo, California, that ne is extremely anxious to live to see Judge Parker in the Waite House. fie isa lifelong and loyal Democrat. Mr. Rice was a former citizen of Bates county and has many friends who will rejoice to know that he is well and prospering. W. A. Radford, of Paris, Texas, who is visiting his brothers in this county inforias us tuat at the elec- tion to vote on prohibition in his home county, Lamar, that prohibi- tion carried by the decicive vote of 397 majority. Mr, Radford was much rejuiced, as he is strongly in favor ot suppressing the liquor traftic, House, ————————————____________} We have some extra bargains in cups, saucers and plates,—Hill’s Cash Store. ‘ Jim Shubert, formerly one of Sum- mit township's best citizens an {ron clad Democrats, now living in Cass county, spent Monday in the city and heard the great speech delivered by Mr. Bryan. school wear.—Hiil’s Cash Store. Ason of D, A. Geptord, of Shaw- nee township died of appendicitis on last Friday. He was burried Sun- day in Mount Olive cemetery. The young man was about 18 years old. Asecund son is very low with the same disease, ‘This isa great blow to Mr.and Mrs. Gepford and they have the sympathy ofall in their bereavement. New flannels, tennis flannels and fall waist goods just received.—Hill's Cash Store. The Rich Hill fair is in full blast to- day and the racing will be good to- morrow. Butler ought to show up well to-day and to-morrow at the fair and encourage our Rich Hill brethren in thelr enterprise. You will find bargains in slates, ink, tablets and all school supplies. Weare making very low prices on them.—Hiil’s Cash Store, New stock of staple and fancy rib- bons just recelved.—Hill’s Cash Store. A number of Iowa citizens met at the Republican Press office and de- cided to hold an “Iowa pienic” in Butler oa September 20th. An organizition vas perfected by the election of T. W. Silvers president and J. H. Funk, secretary. Various committees were appointed and suitable preparations will be made for a grand picnic. Mrs. Isaac Ellington. and Mrs, Lafe Cassity, of Pleasant Gap town- ship, left Saturday for a week's visit with friends and relatives in Kansas City. Isaac and Lafe are walking in the straight and narrow path and are consequently lonesome. We sell good school shoes, the kind that wear. We guarantee satistac- tion with every pair we sell.—Hill’s Cash Store. Butler public schools begin next Monday, September 5th. Examina. tions for entrance to high schoo! will be held at the West school building on this Thureday and Friday atfter- noons, September 1st and 2nd. Teachers meeting on Saturday atfter- noon, We were complimented by a pleas- ant callfrom Peyton A, Parks, of Clinton, who. was in Butler the last of the week on legal business, He is one of the best lawyers in the state, has risen te distinction {n his pro- fession, {8 very popular throughout this section. He takes great inter- est in politics, isa recognized party leader, but steadfastly refuses to run for office, in which determination he is to be congratulated. That veteran {n politics as well as war, Maj. Harvey Salmon, of Clinton accompanied Mr. Bryan to Butler and was greeted by his old friends and admirers, Major Salmon has ing—one-of George Caruthers has written his mother that he will be mustered out of service the 28th of August and ex- to be at home by September 4th. He has served his full three years and has risen to the rank of sergeant. He served in the Philip- pines, Alaska and the West. best posted politicians in the state and is freely giving his services to the cause thiscampaign. He is com- mitteeman from the 6th district and a member of the state campaign committee. Hon. James N. Sharp, Democratic Men’s fur hate_98ce, worth $1.25; | ancther column giving a description | | Fashi Broad tion, come an We We are-showing a nice selec- Fall weights in the celebrated Munsing Underwear, ee | New Dress Materials f will be Largely made up this fall of Mannish Cloths AND Cloths, d see them, are showing Perfect Fitting---Best Wearing, Bargains in boys knee pants for]. at Siloam Springs, Ark, returned home the last of the week.. He said he was much benefitted by the trip and he thinks the water did him some good. He said that it is a! very pleasant place to go in hot water iscold and pure. He missed seeing his brother, who was at the Springs. only afew hours before his arrival, Prof. Hurley C. Couchman was in to see us Saturday and had his pa- per changed from Warrensburg, where he has been attending the summer Normal, to Lawson, Mo., where he has been elected superinten- dent ofthe public schools of that town forthe next year.. He came down to attend the marriage of his brother, 0. P. Chouchman and Miss Lida B. Holloway, which occurred at the -brides home, near Amsterdam Wednesday evening, August 31st. H. A. Clark, one of Summit’s sub- stantial farmers, was in to see us | Saturday. Mr. Clark recently took atrip over north Bates and south- | ern Cassin search of young mules but much of the corn crop over that section is a failure. He says mules are much lower than they were a year ago. Mr. Clark is a successful mule man, buying them at weaning | time and keeping them until three | A call is male for an old settler’s weather, cool and inviting uad the |T! meeting at the court house to-night, Sheseag, Sept. lst. Everybody in- vited, Considerable excitement was cre- ated Tuesday morning by the falling | Of the walls in the rear of the Far- re Bank building, which had been cakened by the excavations for the basement to the 30x40 feetextension of the bank and post-office buildings. The rear roome had been vacated for the contractor to take the walla down, but he waited a little too long. Several of the workmen had narrow calls. Jack Rippeto, colored, was working ina tunnel, directly under the walls and barely escaped by fast. running. A. B Ludwick, the present incum- bent of the County Attorney’s office, is asking the suffrage of the people again. He wants toservethe county two years longer and we believe the voters of Bates covnty are perfectly willing. Besides it is customary to ! give & two-year offieer a second term provided they have-made a satistac- tory record in their office work. All | who have had dealings with Mr. Lud- wick are satistied that justice is his highest aim, and they are willing to leave the enforcement of law in his hands for two years.—Foster Times. POPP OS 0 HOOPOETES sn eeeeeeeeeeebeeeeteeeeebds paeeannnned nominee for Representative, was a pleasant caller on Saturday. Mr. Sharp was in town to attend the meeting of the Central committee. He will make an active canvas for the ticket and aims to speak inevery township in the county. He is a good campaigner and a very pleas- ant gentleman. The coroner’s jury which investi- gated the terrible disaster at the Mo. Pacific depot at Minden, Mo., held that the railroad company through {ts servants was responsible for the accident, for leaving euch a quanity of explosive on the depot platform and being carelessly moved too close to the tracks. John W. Jamison and Dr. W. FH. Allen, of Rich Hill; Col. Dick Speed, editor of The Mall, and State Bank and escorted Col. to and was defeated for the nomination and four years old. i Our popular nominee for county treasurer, Will R. Bell, of Foster, was 4 pleasant caller at our office, while in the city Saturday to attend the committee meeting. Mr. Bell is one of the active, strong young lead- ersof the county Democracy. He served the party oe, and well as secretary of the central committee for several years, is able and efficient and will be found right close to the head of the ticket when the votes are counted. Paul Bengsch . writes to Frank Mabbot that he and his family are enjoying life at Manitou, Colorado, that he is feeling well and has faith in the climate permaently benefit- ting his health. He writes that bot- tled goods are plentiful, but when examined it usually turns out to be mineral water. He says about the only thing needed to complete his happiness is Tuk Times each week, which he wil! receive hereafter, The Koh-i-noor Is the world’s largest diamend. Our ‘‘Koh-i-noor’’ Shoe for men is one of the ’ brightest gems of our “Diamond Brand’? line and is worth at least 43.00-—but our price $2.50 Just right for work and Sunday wear. Full of Good, Honest Value. HILL’S CASH STORE. Estis Smith and son, of Mingo, epent Friday and Saturday in But- ler, young Mr. Smith taking the ex- amination for teacher’s certificate. Estis Smith is an old line Democrat