The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, January 19, 1905, Page 7

MOTHER! Has Your Small Son Been Neglected this Winter? WE HAVE A SURPLUS OF___ Childs Overcoats which we will sell very cheap. you to buy for next winter. All Winter Suits and Overcoats AT VERY LOW PRICES. ° | CLOTHING HOUSE ) ree ccotmra etamns Cast anc cuamanvere we AMR GAR regs: Soe PRIS ona, It will pay (SISALSALALLLLSLLIS DL Da The Pentzer stock of furniture is being apprateed. F. H. Steuk a prominent real estate man of Rich Hill orders Tue Times. Our esteemed young german friend A.M. Kipf, was a pleasant callerand ft lavored us. Smallpox is raging at Lamar and Cafthage. Twenty-cases are report- ed at Lamar. Zid Williams is in attendence at the Im; lement Dealers Association in Kansas City this week. ‘Claud L. Clark was elected stenog- rapher for the minority bythe Dem cratic members of the House. Attend the fine stock sale of J. W. Barohart’s 2% miles northeast of Batler, Wednesday of next week. Oscar Heinlein went to Kansas ity Tuesday to attend the Imple- ments Dealers Association, in session this week. Our old friend William Steffen, ore | of the best farmers in Bates county, favored us pleasantly and had his dates set ahead. George W. Andres, of Oklahoma City, Okla., formerly a Butler boy, come up the first of the week to visit friends in this city. Friday night is reported to have been the coldest night of the winter, the thermoneter registering} 10 de- grees below zero. Butler friends received cards to the'wedding of Miss Lutie Caruthers at fos Angeles, Cal., where she has fin living for some time. ‘ Atorther communication from ‘A. .", at Passaic, received at this office’ but we decline to publish i¢ because of its personal nature. Sleighing was never better in Butler and for a week past the old ‘Pand young folks owning sleighs, jumpers and slides had a good time. Isaac Fowler was in thecounty the first of the week on business and fav- red us pleasantly and had Tae 28 sent to his sister, Mra. Lucy M. Johnson, at Seattle, Wash. Mr. ‘owler lias purhased a fine.farm one and o halt miles east of Nevada and prospering. - a The thermometer hovered around zero every day and night last week. On several occasions the mercury went six or eight below the z9ro mark, Tom Baldwin left on Tuesday fr Parsons Kansas, where he goes to accept employment with a large hardware and implement firm in that city. About the first act of the Republi- can legislators was toappointacom- mittee to investigate the character of the man they had nom!nated for the U. S. Senate. Our worthy young farmer friend, H.W. Jenkins, of Mound, was 6 pleasant caller and favored us sub- stantially, while in the city the last of the week. ~ A. L. Fisher, holding an important Position at Asylum No.3, at Nevada, was visiting his old friends in Butler the first of the week and favored us pleasantly. Joplin is completing a census pre- paratory to making that place a city of the second class. The law requires it to. have a population cf, 30,000 or more. Our highly esteemed friend, C. A. McComb, of Spruce, was a pleasant caller and observed his custom of many years by renewing, for which he will accept our expression of ap- precia tion. 3 Our esteemed old friend William Wood favors us with renewal. Mr. Wood recently built a fine new home in the southwest part of Butler and otherwise improved his property. Ex.Postmaster W. T. Marsh, of Rich Hill, was a pleasant caller while in Butler Monday afternoon. He but recently returned from St. Louis where he held an important position during the World’s Fair. James T. Barbee, southwest Gene- ral agent of the Kansas City Life In- surance Co., is in the city in the interest of his company. Mr. Barbee was formerly editor of the Common- wealth at Ash Grove, Mo. Hé was for two terms president of the South- Oliver Adair with the Butler Cash Department store, who has been on | the sick list the past week suffering with stomach trouble, left for his | home in Tipton, Mo., Saturday for la few days rest. The country home of Robt. Living- ton, near the Independence church, was destroyed by fire Monday even- ing, says the Hume Telephone. Oaly | the contents of the lower floor were | saved. | Mit Fox had a force of thirty or | thirty five menat work the past week | tilling hie big ice house at the ‘ake east of towu with tine ica, The ice is about 7 inches thick very firm. In | several years past we have not had such a harvest. | Representative Chureh of Bates was given the chairmanship of the committee on Roads and Highways. He is also on Agriculture. Two very important assignments for a new member, It is evident that Speaker Hill sized up the Hon, George's “qualifications” after he voted for Niedringhaus. | Agreat bargain sale was inauge- rated at Hill’s Cash Store last week and is stillin progress and is being well patronized by our people who are getting some choice bargains for their money, Mr, Hillis one of the up to-date merchants of Butler and is alwave doing the nice thing by his customers tn giving them good goods for a small price. Senator Dickinson has introduced a bill extending she Statutes of Lim- {tation in felony cases from three to five years. This bill aught to and no doubt wiil become a law. If it had been five years instead of three, a number of boodlers and wrong doers would have been called to account in the recent investigations in St Louls and Jefiersou.—Clinton Tribune. Judge Dentou has returned from Clinton where he held his first term of court last week. The Tribune has this to say of him: “Judge Denton of Butler has been getting acquainted with the members of the bar, the county officers and some of our citi- zens. He isa pleasant, affable gen- tleman, and has made quite a good impression on all who have met him.” An epidemic of smallpox is spread- ing over southwest Missouri. At Springfield over two hundred cases are reported. Thirty-seven families quarantined at their homes and a 100 more are confined in the pest- | Mrs. E. A. Beatty visited Mra. N. B. McFarland and other Butler ' friends the first of the week. Their home is in West Virginia, but she is stopping with Rich Hill friends while Mr. Beatty is looking after some oil interest he iedeveloping in Kansas. J. A. Elgin, au old settler and one of Mound’s successful farmers and the week and sold a span of four year old mules, of his own ratsing, to Hancock & Co., tor $400. They were good mulesand brought price. from Mr. Elyin Remember the sale of thorough. bred Percheron stallions and a los of tlae Percheron horsea and mures, together with cattle, hogs ete, will take place at J. Wo Barnhurt’s! residence 2', > miles northerst cf Butler, next Wednesday, Jan. 25th} j “Snow” Bloodsoe, a ‘bad coon” from Rich Hill, was landed in jail! Monday, charged with assaulting R. B. Spitler, at the Talmage house on Sunday, He threw heavy cupsat Spitler, splitting open his head and neck, and he is reported seriously injured. The police court of Rich preminent citizens, was in the last of | the top! We acknowledge court sies | residence of J. W. Barnhart 2) miles ; bank of Oberlin, 0. Thomas K. Niedringhaus received enough votes forsenator in the House ‘and senate to elect him on joint bal- lot. A bill is introduced in the legisla- j ture requiring persons about to be married to secure medical certificatee. | Thirty head of high grade Per- lcheron horses and mares, among | the lot being six thoroughbred Per- cheron stallions will be sold at the northeast of Butler, Wednesday of j next week. The President's proposition for a whipping post for wife beaters in the Distriet of Columbia is not favorably received by the members of the Ser. tion of the proposed law would be tuking a long step backward, Boston, the alleged seas of this grent country’s refinement has ite troubles the same os any other town, There were just 32,511" arrests in Boston last year on charge of drank- enness, and it may be added that there were many thousands of drunks Hill sent him to jsil to await a more serious charge in the circuit court. Joe Wix and Miss Ethel Smith sur. prised their parents Monday by alip- ping off to Nevada and getting married. The groom is the son of Elder Lewis Wix, while the bride is the daughter of G. W. Smith of Pleasant Gap township. There was no objection to the match but the young folks thought it would be a good joke on the old folks to surprise them. Tue Times wishes the young couple happiness and prosperity. We appreciate very much the kind things sald about us by Mr, Wise- man in the Enterprise last week, but the editor of Tuk Times was not a candidate, and so stated tn an edi- torial a week or so ago, when his name was mentioned by the city papers. We heartily endorse the ap- pointment of Mr. DeArmond and te- lieve that his experience in and knowledge of military affairs will be of great benefit to that organization in the state and his conduct of the office will reflect credit upon the appointing power, Governor Folk on last Thursday announced the appointment of Jas. A. VeArmond us Adjutant General of the state. Mc. DeArmond ts edivor house. Several cases are reported ,ot the Bates County Democrat, of at Ash Grove. A large number of cases are reported at Lamar and the Officials are in @ row over quarantine restrictions, Albert Gray, an engineer on the Mo. Pacific railroad, went to the front door of an undertaking estab- lishment in Ft’. Scott, Kansas, Fri day evening, removed his overcoat laid down in the snow and fired a bullet chrough his heart. He had been arrested several days ago on com- plaint of TP. Brooks, of Wichita, and was out on bond. He leftanote to the undertaker giving instructions as to his burial, and also to the prees declaring his innocence of the charge against him. An experienced Missouri corn grow- er says that when @ crop of sixty bushels 7 corn cost thirteen cents a bushel to produce, for fifty bushel it is fifteen cents, for forty bushel eighteen cents, for thirty-five bushel twenty-two cents and for thirty bushel thirty cents. ‘These figures,” says the Albany Ledger, “are not so far out of the way, and it is thus easy to know when you are selling corn be- low the cost uf production. Senator Dickinson has introduced the following bills: “An act to re- peal an act providing for clearing obstructions from, and improving the water flow the Marias des Cygnes river in the state of Missouri and providing for the payment of such work, Approved March 28, 1903.” “An act to amend section 2709, of chapter 16, of article 10, of the re- vised statutes of Missouri, of 1899, relating to appeals and writs | error.” There will be no more intermar- riages between negroes and whites in Kansas, if the bill introduced by Mr. Brown of Sherman becomes a law. The bill provides that such| marriages shall be unlawful and that they shall be declared void. It pro- hibite all officials ‘and clergymen fn) the state to perform the ceremony for the marriage of negroes or mu- lattos to white persons. Violation of this provision {s punishable by a Butler. He has been connected with the state militia for fifteen years in different capacities. He served as lst Lieutenant of Co. B. 2nd Mo. Volunteers in the Spanish war and on the invaliding out of Captain Johnson, was appointed Captian of that company. He was serving as assistant Acjutant General under General Deteron and was conse- quently in line of promotion, His appointment was appropriate and meets the approbation of the public, and our people are especially grati- fied that the appointment came to Bates county, It will be seen from our advertis ing columns that the stock of goods of the Butler Cash Department store is to be closed out, as the company it business in Butler. This ts one of the largest stores In this part of the state, and the differ- ent lines of merchaudise will be sold at about half price in order to close out the business as quick as possible, Tue TIMES regrets very much to see this store quit business {n this city, asit has since its opening several years ago has been one of our very best patrons in the advertising line. Of course in cleaning out the busi- ness goods will be sold at a sacrifice, and what will be a loss to the com pany will be a gain to the people. So take advantage of this sale if you are looking for bargains, such as you will not have another opportu- nity perhaps in years. Senator C. C. Dickinson intoduced {n the Senate on Monday a bill which Furposes to put an end to the defense of constitutional rights which was eo Often resorted to in the late boodle investigations. The important se2- tion of the bill provides: ‘No person shall be excused from testifying or producing documents at the instance of the state, in any crimiral cause or proceeding on the ground that the testimony required of him may in- eriminate him. But no person shall be prosecuted or punished on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which he may be so re- quired to testify or produceevidence, provided that no person so testifying west Editorial Association andis well | penitentiary sentence of not: less|shall be exempt from prosecution known throughout that. section of than two years. The next bill should! and punishment for perjury commit- the state. separate the schools, ted in so testifying.” where no arrests were made.—Nevada Mail, Col. James N. Sharp was a pleas- ant caller on Tuesaday and favored us substantially. Colonel says that he is eschewing politics and making an honest living. There are no sore spots on ColonelSharp. Heisthank- ful to his party for the nomination and to those loyal Demoerats who gave him support ab the polls. The Grocery store of L, P. Cotton, on the north side, has been closed by the sheriff under attachment by some whosale houses. Mr. Cotton had built up a good business and there was general surprise and ex. pression of regret by our people over the announcement. Mr. Cotton is a gental gentleman and a good buat- ness man and made many friends in Butler and through the county, Our friend E. A. Kimble, a prom!- nent young farmer of Deep Water, was & pleasant caller on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kimble were {n Butler trading. Joseph Kimble en- rolled his pame at the launching of THe Times twenty-six years ago. When he left the farm the inheritance fell to the son, E. A., who has kept the faith and we hope ¢o record the same of his son in the years to come. Henry Pentz:r died at his home fu thie city after a long period of in- tense suffering with cancer. Mr Pentzer was one of the oldest busiaess men in Butler, in the early days he established himself in the furniture and undertaking business. He was eccentric in some ways and old fash foned in hisideas, but was thoroughly honest and upright in bis dealings and his word at all times was ae wood bond. He left: two daughters, Mrs Ben. B. Canterbury and Mrs. Jumes N. smith, three sons The remains were tuk ‘nto Dayton O. as hia Mrs Henry Gough was stricken with paralysis on Sunday and died Monday evening at her home {n the northeast part of Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Gough are old set'lers and highly respected citizens of Bates, formerly living on -thetr-farm-—in Pleasant Gap township. Daceased was a most excellent lady and was loved most where she wis best known for her many charit sble ceeds and gool quilities. THe Times extends sympathy and condolence to the aged and sadly beraved husband Funeral services were held at Grange Hall, in Lone Oak township Wed- nesday morning-and the interment had at Double Branches The child ren are John Gough of Peru, Arthur Gough of Summit and Mrs. David Allen of Rich Hill. We call espectal attention to the an nouncement of S M. Gragg, asacan- didate for county school superinten- before the Democratic convention tion. Mr. Gragg was born in Mingo township and has spent the thirty- eight years of his life in this county. Hewas educated in the publicschools and at the Butler Academy. He has been a teacher in the district schools for seventeen years the greater part of which time was spent in two dis- tricts. Prof. Gragg came of good old Democratic stock, his father be- ing Marion Gragg, who will be re- membered by our older citizens. He early embraced the political faith of his fathers and has been an active and enthusiastic party workerin the Democratic party, which he has served as committeeman, delegate office. ate, The Senators declare the adop-| 3 | Come and see us, we want your trade, to conventions etc. Mr. Gragg, if nominated, would make a stron, | candidate for the party and itelected C would faithfully demean himself “ Carnegie restores lost by failure of} Tue voters of Minnesota have 7 ~ — 3 = adopted a constitutional amendment 3 by a majority of 20,000 directing eg the state legislature of that = state to abolich the grand jury te system. After long use, at much ex- . pense to the taxpayers, the grand 4 jury system: is found by the people of ‘ Minnesota to be auseless appendage, Ks and worse. It has no functions or + power which cannot be delegated | to a jus*ice cr any court, and at best . it has only that side of @ case pre- Bs sented to it from the stanpoint of a 3 prosecuting attorney. For some = years ind jury has been in 4 lit tuany counties in Mis- z souri CARGA ay In Our SALE, DRESS GOODS $1.50 Dress Goods tor ORe 1.00 Dreas Goods for Me 65 Dress Goods for Oe 0 Dress Goods for We 0 Silk Muslin for 25e OO Waistings for Be 5 Waistings for 2de Remnants of Woolen Dreas Goods at half price. 3 15 Printed Outings for 8c Remnants Outing 44 and 74e 65 Table Linen for 50¢ -89° Table Linen for Tie 50 Golf Gloves for 35e 35 Golf Gloves tor 25e 25 Lace Stocks for 15e FASCINATORS 2.50 Fascinatore for $2.00 2.00 Fasclnators for 1.50 1.50 Fascinators for 1,00 1.00 Fascinators for T5e <7 Faseinators for 50¢ OO Fascinators for d5e 25° Fascinators for 15e W250 Cloaks for 7.50 10.00 * 6.50 Tow om 150 5.00 3.00 25.00 Furs for 17.50 20.00 +4 “ 3 50 18.00 - be 12.50 1250 9.50 10.00 * - 6.50 750 — Skirts for 500 i = 3.50 - * 2.50 4 —Sample underweartor—— half price, 3.00 men's pants for Loo Sl 2 1.60 200 * ad 145 o% 75 fugrain carpets Oo 15 - has 3d * 15 Sultana“ 15 ; : Carpet Remnants at great reductions, : ROOM SIZED RUGS i 25.00 Rugs for $22.00 ae 17.50 « « 14.00 m 12.50 so 9.00 ot 850 . s 7.50 . xa _ Lace Curtains Reduced ft $7.50 Lace Curtains, pair $5.50 ‘ 7 400 . = «3.00 At 3.50 aes + 276 Se 2500 *§ «§ 8 445 oe AG 2.25 * " “1.50 3 1.90 . Y “ Ta 1.40 ss has *- 106 A lot of half pairs at 4 one half price. :