The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, January 5, 1905, Page 6

Settlera ratestopoints in Alaben | Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, L.-usi- ana, Mississippi, North and South Car- olina, Tenneszee, Virginia on aale Ist and 3rd Tuesdays in January Feb March and April. Rate one half_of one fare pics $2.00. E C Vandervoort The Only Place. To bave your lacecurtainscleaned makes old ones nice as new. Troy Lavnpry, 10 tf. Phone 138, Hats cleaned, blocked and trimmed. L. C. Caldwell, South Side Square. 5-4t 20,000 ACRES of western landa for sale. Call and see me. 45-3m. J. M. Vavenan, Butler, Mo. CoaL—3,000 bushels on the dumps at Hunt's bank, Hudson tows.ehip, at Tctsperbushel. 48tf © 6, Hun Dr W. E. ampton the Osteopath, has removed to North Main street, 2 blocks from equare, at which place will be his office and residence in thefuture 4" M. V. Carrolleditor of the Ruraliet at Sedalia, wasin Butler last week and visited hia parentein the east part of the county, He was on his way home from attending the state Horticultural Society Meeting at Spring field John Boulware attending, Kemper Military Institute at Boonville, who has been apending the holidars at home, returned to his studies veater. day, accompnined by his father, Dr. 5 Boulware. John is doing well at echool and expresses himeelf as well pleased, J. W. Barnhart will sell at publie auction at his residence 2Y miles northeast of Butler, on Wednesday, January 25, 1905, 80 head of horses and mares, high grade, registered Percheron stock. Among the lot is aix or seven Percheron stallions aged from 2 to 7 years, Also 20 head of cattle and some hogs. Chicago, Jan. 1.—For the firat timein many years, according to Mr. Cox, forecaster of the local weather bureau, the United States enjoved today a New Yoear’s day without the temperature at any point throughout the entire country touching The nearest ap- proach to the zero mark was at Devil’s Lake, N. D., where six degrees above zero was reported to-night. zero, ee Al Morrow private secretary to Governor Dockery, has accepted the positon of stenographer forthe 17th Judicial Cirenit, tendered him by Judge N. M. Bradley. Mr. Morrow will commence his services at the firat session of court held at War- rensburg. Edw 0. Jackson will re- port the January term, which com- mences the first Monday in January in this clty.—Harrisonville Demo- crat, W. 1) Kemper of Prairie township and Leonard Davis of Hudson were in town to-day on their way home from Southeastern Nebraska, where they had been for the past several weeks. They report an immense corn and oate crop and times good in consequence. The mercury got down several degrees lower than here, though, following the blizzord the first of the week —Rich Hill Review. Sheriff Huges captured a horse thief Monday, under rather pecular circumstances. The Sheriff was call ed to the long distance phone from Lamar that morning to receive the description of the thief and team. Coming from the booth he came face to face with the thief, who was in company with Thos. York, who had purchased the team, provided he could make good his claim of owner- ship. This he was trying to do when the Sheriff arrested bim. The thief gave his name as Bill Jones. The sheriff of Barton County and the owner of the team came up later and indentified the team. ‘The peculiar feature of the affalris that the thief is a brother of the owner of the team. —Cass County Vemocrat. Haul Water For Coal Mines. Rich Hill, Mo., Dec. 31.—The New Home Coal Company, operating the largest shaft in the county and located northwest of this place, is mines, Water for stock and also for private consumption is becoming very scarce. Many farmers have been hauling water for stock use having to haul water to work Ite anuary Clearing up Sale At VicKIBBENS. We Offer these Goods at Bargain Prices in Order to Reduce our Stock Before we Invoice, and Prices are for the Month } } | SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, | And Be at the Ross Hotel Unt | § O'clock P. M. Si ; Jan, 14—One Day € DR, POTTERF President of the Staff of P of the Boston Medical instit making a tour of the State,_ rier o& Only. CLOAKS. DRESS GOODS. CARPETS. This ag on adver trp $12.50 Cloaks for $7.50 $1.50 Black goods, 3 lots for 98¢ 25e Sultana ingrain 15e eee ee ee 10.00 “ “ 650 1.00 black goods for 49c 45c part wool ingrain 35e medicine necessary to cc ah 800 “ “ 4.50 100 bluegoods 49c 55e all wool ingrain 50c pooner ae taking adve e 400 “ «& 3.00 1.00 mannish cloth for 49e Remnants at great reductions. tage are requ : on $00." « 2.50 .50 mixed cloth tor 2 MATTINGS, — be — triende the result of the 200 “ « 175 .50 black silk muslin for 2Q5e Gases deatnees by én’ entirely’ ears i 85 1.50 black 86 inch water- 35c mattings for 25e rocees, Catarrh, in all ite proof silk for 1.25 We ‘ 19¢ jorms, cured so that it will never 76 i 5 P turn. $25.00 Furs for 17:50 .50 waistings for B5e 200“ l5e “2000 13.50 3 waistings for 5c be 10¢ nny ean a 17.50 12.50 .65 all linenttable linen Ade ROOM RUGS. of power, rheumatiam and alld 12.50 “ 900 * > The = pe of the nervous system is a a 10.00 “ 6.50 125 =“ zs 1.00 $ 550 all wool rugs $7.75 to suffering humanity. Thousands, |) + es 4.50 78 blankets lor Oe 12.00 cashmere rugs 8.75 who have given up all hope of j 6.50 ep ieee r eae 1750 brussels rugs 14.00 cured now have an opportunity to. 5.00 "2 300 gino ihe 25.00 rugs 29.00 consult without charge 8 6 375 250 on an Ser national reputation. Hisknowledge | 1 ibe Aa 1.00 1.25 $1 00 a Sample undewear half price. e of medieln:, combined with electricity oi a0 ‘ 1.20 Mens $1.00 shirts for The gives bim control of diseases that 1.00 ey) 175 ° : So oo 3.00 pants for $1.95 other do not possess, 73 930. & 200, $1.25 Be 4 4 Mena $2.50 pante for 1.60 Treats all curable cases of Catarrh $3.75, $3.50, $5 00, $2.00, $1.25 2.00 168 Mens $2.00 pante for 145 Throat and Lung Diseases, Bye and Y Mufis for $1 00 ie 4 Hg LADIES SKIRTS. Ear, Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, Grav- $1.9 Quilts for 1.10 ano 2.00 $750 for $475 el. Rheemation, | ep ning 200." 2 3.75 = $8.25 500 f 3.5 “ pate . 800“ 250 450“ BT 350 9 oR ; Bao 4 3.00 5.0) 4.35 200 for Lae nud Tobacco babe, Blood end Bk 15 printed outing for — RK 25 Ince stocks le $1.00 tablecovera The Dineaiee, = remnant outing Se and 7\e Fascinators reduced, .75 table covers 50e Sromenering cored, ont cube is « Bargains all Over the House—Come and see us. McKIBBENS. od to prevent its recurrence give) A vever failing remedy for Big-nec¥. Piles, Fistulae and Rupture guar- anteed cured without detention from business. Special attention given to all Surgical Cases and to all) of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses fitted and guaranteed, Granulated Lide, Cataract Cross eyesstraghtened without pain, Do not fail to call on this eminent | Sheriff Joe T. Smith Steps Down and Out. “Four years ago to-morrow Joe T. Smith as-umed the office of Sheriff of Bates county, and al- ‘ though we opposed his election both then and two years later, on purely political grounds, we are notso bias ed but what we can truthfully state, so far as our observation goes, that Bates county never had a more effi- cient, more accommodating, in short « better Sheriff. Hehas been prompt in serving all processes or papers placed in bis hands: has discharged his duties from executing thesentence of our Court upon one found guilty of murder to the arrest of theommon thief, without fear or favor, and in all his dealings with the people has shown absolute impartiality as be- tween political friends or foes. Joe Argenbright Sisters Married. J. Emmett Hook and Miss Lena Price Argenbright, were married at the bome of the bride’s mother, Mrs Rebecea Argenbright, in Butler, Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, January 1st, 1905, The ceremony was performed by Rev, Adame, of the M. EF, Church, South. The groom is & prominent citizen of Hudson township, where he owns a flue farm and is influential in thas locality and throughout the county, The bride isa very popular young lady in this city and the northeast part of the county, where the family formerly resided. THe Times joins their foany friends in congratula- tions. New Laundry. Riftle & Cox are now located in their new building and are fixed to do work to suit all, Give them a trial and see for yourself, Phone 1338 10 tf. Joe Mckibben and wife are spend- ing the winter in Pasedena; Cal. Virgil Gailey has resigned his posi- tion as salesman with the Mckibben Mercantile establishment, to accept a positiun as business manager in his uncles store at Decatuer, Ills. Virgil is w fine young man and has been a leading salesman in the Mckib- bens sto.e for several years, where he has given perfect satisfaction bota specialist, as he may save your life, Go early, as his office is always crowded. It you ere improving under your family physician do not take up- our valuable time. We wish togive one plenty of time, but cannot Haten to long stories pertaining to your case. The rich and the poor are alike treated. Idlers and curiosity seekers will please stay away. Our time is valuable. Remember, not one penny will be charged for all the medicine required to make a cure of.all those taking treatment thie trip. Office hour, 9:00 a. m Positively, married ladies must be accompanted by their husbands, Remember the date: SATURDAY, JANUARY 14th. Also at hotel, Adrian, Mo., Friday, January 13th. TOLD HER TROUBLES. \ Judge Graves Looses Galling Matrimonial Bonds. Three years ago Geo.A. Maltbie,an aged farmer living near Windsor was married to Miss Carrie Andrews, thirty years his Junior. That the marriage was an unhappy one is re vealed by Mrs Maltbie’s petition for divorce and by her evidence in the hearing before Judge Graves Wednesday morning. Shortly after they were married, he would find fault because she did not blow out the lamp when she left the room; to the proprietors of thestore and to the general public. All will regret his departure and he goes with tLe best wishes of @ host of friends. cues is and alwaye has been a thorough- bred Democrat, but as an officer of the law he has known neither friend nor foe and he has treated all alike by discharging hia duty toward all. He goes ont of office with the eateem of men who voted againat him as well as those who supported him in both campaigna.”’ The above is from the Bates Coun- ty Reeord, is greatly appreciated by Mr. Smitb and his friends, and meets our hearty endorsement. Wedding Bells. An ideal home wedding took place of December 28th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harshaw, in the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mary, to Mr. Daniel Newion, Rev. E. T. Adame officiating. After the ceremony all the guests were invited into the dining room where a supper typical of theholiday season was served in courses. The many presente were very beau- titul and co+tly. The bride is a highly cultured, charming young lady and comes of one of the best known families in Bates county. The groom belongs At noon yesterday January 4th, Miss Daisy Argenbright and J. F. Geiger were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s, mother in this city, by Rev. Adame, of the South Methodist church, in the preeence of relatives and invited friends, The commodious home had been beautifully decorated with cut flowers and green vines for the oc- casion. The groom is @ worthy young man, connected with the railroad service and has made many friends during his residence here. ‘The bride is one of Butler’s most charming und cultured young ladies. A Receiption was held from 12 to 2 o’clock, for Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Hook and Mr. and Mrs J. F. Geiger, at which delicious refreshments were served. Tue Times joins with their many friends in best wishes for the hap- pines of both these young couples. A Card to The Public. I have learned that there are one or two petitions now in circulation for Postmaster in Butler. Many of my friends have urged ine to become a candidate for the uppointment, and I thought I would do so at the proper time, but as the term of the prevent postmaster does not expire tor come months, I thought. it too early to make anyagnouncement. I atill think it early, but in view-of the present situation it becomes. neces- ‘gary to make the annonnvement. now. I shail present my petition in aw ae and take thi Leprion ay } ing uw, me a8 prem p Ae ft. * It is a res, onaible peak: 1 tion and. I will appreciate the’ as- possible Claud Brice, a police officer of Jop- lin, was shot to death on his beat in that city Saturday morning at 2:30 o’clock by an unknown assassin. This makes the fourth officer murdered on that beat, which is known as the toughest in that city in four years past. The authorties are making a special effort to capture the person or persons who did the shooting. The dead officer leaves a wife and two sinull children. Insane Man Jumps 40 Feet. Louts Hoffmeister, a German butch- er from Joplin, and @ patient in In- sane Asylum No. 3, jumped from the third floor of the building to the frozen ground below, Friday morn- ing, and was most painfully injured, says the Nevada Post. The pationte were being taken ta their breakfast. Hoffmeister was about the center of the line, when he broke away, tore off the strip of iron from the window, raised the sash and leaped out. He was caught by the foot by another patient, but his weight was too heavy to be held and the poor man tumbled to theground below. Both legs were -broken in the fall and he was otherwise badly bruised, but at the time it could not be ceter- mined wheather or not he was in- ternally hurt. “In explaining hia act, Hoffmeister said he thought his brother was out in the yard.and the Lord told him moved into this community two and is held in the highest esteem by by all who know him. ’ to a very prominent Iowafamily wha years ago. He is a young man of sterling character and a prosperous During his residence here he. has made himeelf very popular We extend to both our very best , | decided to leave our city and in Illinois.” He is now making then he would scold her because she went to church. He had a negro IT servant boy with whom he would = talk about shooting and cutting until she had nervous prostration| § , An and he would aggravate her poor nerves by firing off the gun, ANYOND WHO So at last, Mrs. Maltbie determin- HAS A COUGH ed to cut loose and brought her divorce suit. Maltble made no de- fence, and the divorse was granted, Judge Graves giving her $1,500 alimony, which was promptly paid. —Clinton Democrat. IT COSTS 25 CENTS OurSYRUP WHITE PINE” composition is the quickest most harmless and most: thorough cough cure we know of. We have made and sold it for years my each year brings added dence that it is in a class family hasa cough. Ilit fails fn any way to { satisfaction, come your money. FRANK T. Ct ‘PRESCRIPTION OFM NORTH SIDE 8Q The Irish Pawnbrokers. “The Itish Pawnbrokers,” the fourth edition of which is presented by Joe W. Spears’ farce-comedy star triumvirate, is the work of Edgar Selden the prolific Playwright who has contributed many: successes to the American stage. This new edi- tion of the Irish pawnbrokers is said to be one of the brightest, cheekiest Pieces of extravaganza yet seen, abounding with comical situations and dialogues, the smartness of which {s’beyond dispute. 2 ‘The lust act is @ remarkable pro- duction of an east side Pawnbrokers shop in New York City. Those who would enjoy three houra of. the heartiest laughter ehould exchange sheir cares for the chunks of enjoy-| Notice ment handed out by “The Irish | eter ster Pawnbrokers.” Butler Opera Houge | Atmuist Thursday January 5th. the Bates | | | | We are-sorry J. T. Gailey has ys locate, rangements to move his fumil [will go in 0 tow days, ‘Hecapanaa goin farmicg in-that