The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 22, 1904, Page 6

es “DIAMOND Nothing More Appropriate. Nothing More Appreciated. eS Our ‘‘Diamond Brand”? Shoe certificates Make Shoes-a Practical and Desirable Christmas Present. Ask us about them. he sed aan eo IR a “Diamond Brand” Shoes were given the Grand Prizo at the World’s Fair—the highest award. This is the strongest possible guarantee of their superiority. We have the newest, snappiest shapes at all prices from $1.50 upto $5 00— whatever you want to pay. i's Cash Store, | Store, Hats cleaned, blocked and Spay agRRS LRP aye NPSAAEY APIO L.C. Caldwell, South Side Square. 8-4t E. J. Earhart, Adrain’s popular nd prosperous grain man, was io CoaL—8,000 buehels on the dumps ® , at Hunt’s bank, Hudson towsehip, add the last of the week on bus- at Tete per bushel. 48tt U ‘+, Hun. ‘ Mayor Owens was -called to Kan- We acknowledge favors ot our 8: | gag City Monday evening by the sud- teemed friend Charley W. Smizer, | den illness of his mother, who lives Democratic committeeman of Sum- with her daughter in that city. mit township. Mayor and Mre. A. B, Owen have Clothes cleaned, pressed and repair- issued cards to their friends for a re ception on the occasion of their ed. L. 0, Caldwell, South Sige silver wedding, Friday, evening Dec. Square. 8 4t | 23d 1904. Joe Groves, who has been operat-| The K of P Blue Flag Lodge No. ing in the Kansas oil and gas fields, | 190 Elected the following officers tor came in Thursday to rest up and | 1905,J.0. Vantress,CL; Thurston Sho- 1 walter, V 0; L. P Baldwin, Prelate; epend the holidays.with his family. Bd Smith, KOR ES: ©. EB. Cable: Arch L. Stine and wife, of Osage | Mof F; Ralph Hartwell, M of X; Ed township were in the city on Wed- Hawley, M at A; W. D. White, of nesday. We acknowledge atleasant bib A. Caruthers, 1G; J. 8 ‘Pierce, call trom Mr. Stine, who isa strong, ae P of that section. r. Lampton died at the bome of {nfigential Democrat Ot ** his son, Dr. W. E Lampton, in this Our esteemed lady friend Mrs. E.' city, Monday last. He wasan old Roswell, mother of Ed Boswell, Mre. | man and had been in very feeble James Harper and the late Judge health for some time. He was an old citizen of Bates county, former}: Tom Boswell, remembers us with Te) residing on a farm in Spruce toon newal, observing her custom of many | ship and for about @ year run the years. old Pickett hotel in Butler. 20,000 ACRES of western lands for sale. Call and wee me. 45-3m. J. M. VauGHaN,, Butler, Mo. | SHERIFF SMITH ACQUITTED. Took Jury Just Six Minutes to) Arrive at Verdict. The trial of Sheriff Joe T. Smith, on the charge of attempting to bribe a juror, occupied the greater part of the court’s attention on Friday. The case was tried before the regular October term pannel, drawn by the county court. C. G. Hunt, on whose information the iadictment was founded, was the prosecuting witness. His story was the same as contained in the ‘filed affidavit, which was published in THE Tres at the time. His testimony to the material facts were unsup ported. Mr. Smith when placed on the stand made a positive and un- equivocal denial of Hunt's story. Prosecuting attorney A. B Ludwick prosecuted the case ably ‘and fear- leasly. W.O Jac keon appeared. for}, Mr. Smith and made a strong plea for the acquittal of his client, but said be did not want an acquittal based on a technicality, but on the full evidence which showed his innocence of the charge. It took the jury just six minutes to reach ap agreement and return the verdict of acquittal. Mr. Smith’s friends who have known him best through so many years, had the utmost confidence in his innocence and rejoice that he|* stands acquitted bs a jury of his peers, and that he retires from the sheriff's oftice after four years faith- full service to the people of Bates county, without a shadow upon his good name. Dr. Renick was eheriff for a few hours Friday and performed the duties of that office with promptness and dispatch. Dr. Renick is one of our best physicians and oldest cit. izens and has always performed his private and official obligations with fidelity. He is closing his second term as coroner of the county. Judge Graves saya that the report that he and General Crow had form- ed a partnership for the practice of law in St. Lovis is without founda tion. He bas been so very busy in closing up his court « dockets throughout his circuit, that he hee. not had time to think of his private business. The probabilities are the Judge will remain right here among his old neighbora and friends for the practice of law, opless he should ree ceive some very subctantial {uduce- mente to go elsewhere. The Judge is in Jefferson City this week presid- ing at the Frank ‘Farris trial. Judge W. L. Jarrott will close his judicial incumbency with the trial of the Gross case Monday. The next term of the Cireut Court will begin the firet Monday of January, with Hon. Nick M. Bradley on the bench Fletcher Smart the newly elected re- publican sheriff will begin the dis- charge of the duties of thie office un- der Judge Bradley. A republican sheriff is in the nature of a curiosity in Cass county, the originality of the spectacle of one acting here should lend a new charm to judiclal We are Fequested—to ; Unele John Danial met withe pain- that the Enterpriee school will give® | tq) accident one day last week. He box supper and entertainment, 04 | f)1 from a load of wood and one of Friday night, December 23, 1994.) the wheels passed over his foot. The Everybody cordially invited tocome| member was badly crushed and will and bring well filled boxes. lay him up for some time. Uncle J. H. Duncan, who visited his bro- John is one of our oldest citizens, ther M. T. Duncan, has concluded to locating here long before the war. Tocate in Butler and will open out a His many friends will be sorry to stock of goods in the old O. K. stand learn of his injury, south side of the square. Heexpect®| ‘ne Home Telephone Co. is rapid- to open up in January, 1905. ly nearing Butler trom the north Mrs. Louie McKibben, and her and expecte by the 1et of the year to friend Misa Kate Foster, obOkemah, | be connected up with our local sy- Okla , graced or sanctum on Tuee- atem, so we can use the Jong distance day. Mise Kate is the daughter of | from our offices and homes. This Robert Foster, formerly of Charlotte will be @ great convenience to out peo- township. She is the guest of Mre. |'ple, as Mr. Reinbeimer has made ex- McKibben. . | change arrangements with thatcom- pany. Miami R A. ch No. 76 will : have Sao Thure-| Sheriff Joe T. Smith td moving in| will day, Dec 22nd at 7 o'clock p. m. The | to his fiue new home just completed | Vi#i® officers for the ensuing year are: T,| on the corner of South Main and Ft)’ K. Lisle, H. P; H. 4 Cannon, K; J. Scott etrests, “This is 8 modern x. bythe ‘0. D. Austin, C. of house throughout, one of the hand- Her eee Rosa, |somest in thé city, and Tax Times! . V5 j proceedings. —Cass Co. Demo Safe And Conservative. December, 20, 1904. Mr. E. A. Bennett, President, Farmers Bank, Butler, Mo. Dear Sir: Lamin receipt of the recent «xamination of your bank, made by State Bank Examiner, Mr. C. T. Bunce, which shows your bank to be in excellent condition, and under safe, conservative mandge- ment, Every department is foundin good éhape. Yours truly, © Sam B, Cook, 1 Secretary of State. Christmas At Ohio St.M. B... Church. Petit Jury. County conrt last week gal the following jury for the Feb- ruary 1905 term of circuit court. J. BR. Ewin, M Bart O'Neal, J. E. Nickell, John MeDavitt, H. M, Weich, Engene Bradley, John Geneh, W. P. Sevier, Andrew Ray, _ G. W. Roberts, Wn. Bullock, Chas. Zwahlen, James Boyles, J.G. Walker, David Cresap, ‘David Smitherman, Wm. Allen, . Jobn Barton, Jr. 8, C. Marshall, B, F. Kessler, James Waltere, R. A. Word, - Chas. Briacoe, Walnut ‘F, By Cunningham, Howard Teachers Will Meet The torty-third annual session of the Missouri State Teachers Associa tion will be held in Columbia Dec. 27, 28, and 29. Eighty of the lead ing educators of the etate are on the program which promises ‘to be un- usually interesting. The Associat ion will be the guests of the Univer- sity of Missouri and its meeting will be held in the University Audito- Frep Kesey. Spruce Deepwater Hudson Rockville ' Praire Pleasant Gap Summit Shawnee Grand River Deer Creek Mound Mt. Pleasant Lone Oak Osage New Home Charlotte Elkhart East Boone West Boone Weat Point Homer em Sensible HOLIDAY GIFTS Dress Goods Cloaks Furs Silke Walstings Skirtings Table Linens Towels Crashes Fleece Backs Outings Shirtings Percales Cretonnes Underskirts Fascinators Childrens Hoods’ Topsy Hosiery Handkerchief Laces Handkerchief Linen Handkerchiefs Cort ete Gloves Mittens ——bace-Coltars————— Turnovers Windsor Ties Mufflers New Suspenders New Golf Gloves Topsy Socks Mens Shirts Duck Coats Mens Pants What to For a Christmas Present A Good Suit A Fine Overcoat A Fine Hat Silk Umbere]las Silk Ties Handkerchiefs Silk Mufflers Gloves Fancy Vests Suspenders Caps Dress Shirts Stick Pins Fancy Hose Underwear per suit Sweaters Flanvel Shirts $2 00 to $6.00 50ce to 1.00 Be to. 1.00 50c to 2.50 25ce to 2.00 1.25 to 3.00 25e to 1.50 25c to 1.50 50c to 2,00 10¢ to 10c to’ .50 50c to 3.00 50c to 2.00 ° 1.00 to 2.50 See our Samples of Smoking Jackets. Headquarters forSantaClaus JOE MEYER The clothier. “CLAYS The Satisfactory Store . Extends a most cordial welcome to you to call and Whether you-buy or not. Numerous accomodations are provided throughout the store and many inter- esting features that are worth a look. 2 We take special pride this season in our new goods and invite you to call as often as you" wish and use this store as yours. ‘Our prives are an attractive tertiure. _ FRANK T. CLAY. PRESCRIPTION pRvaaist. North Bide Square