The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, April 13, 1905, Page 7

TwoWMore Weeks After this week in which to obtain cupons on the Busy Bee Graphophone. BUY YOUR Spring Suit wae AND A PAIR OF 5. oe Walk-Overs and any other of our many ‘Good Things For Men before May Ist, so as to get in on the premium deal. Every customer saving $20 in cupons will get a machine. Two shipments now on the way. i The 4 ? The Good CLOTHING HOUSE _g|| Good Clothes Shoe _—___—————— Be sure to plant some Cannon-| Jack sni; t . Weiner’s famous seed corn. 19-#f | toms and lage a Cable & Groves want your produce, Saturday April 15th their opening day. Judge and Mrs Sam Levy went up to Pleasant Hill Sunday to visit PY friends.. —= Chas. 8. Ewin has accepted a pos'- tion with Fisk & Rosier at the old Cotton stand. ‘A warm, cloudy morning, when the wind fs still my, wouldn’t we like to be among the finny tribe. J. A. Wear favored us substantial- ly on Saturday, for which he has our thanks. The wind on Monday evening and Tuesday morning felt like it came off an iceburg, or passed through a hail storm. John B. Adair left on Monday tor Manitou county to visit his mother and have a week’s outing with fish and game, ‘ Mrs. M. E. Cook and Mrs. Dr. Heyl- man, of Iola, Kan, mother and sis- ter of H. G. Cook, are visiting at Mr. Cook’s home. L. W. Trickle and Miss Myrtle Tabnester, were married by Judge Jno. A. Silvers in the Recorders of- fice Monday’ morning. The Southwest Press Association will meet at Springfield, Mo., May 19 and 20. a Our esteemed friend W. H. Ewin, of » Burdett, Kansas, favors us with re- newal. A girl wanted to do general house work. Good wages paid. Call at Joe Meyer’s store in Butler. Mrs, Will Smith has returned to her home in Coffeyville, Kan., after a vis- it with her family and friends. Mrs. C. I. Robards favors us with renewal and has THE Times sent to Mrs. Mary Tousey, at Appleton City. The saloons in Kansas City and Jackson county were closed tight Sunday. Next Sunday the order to close goes into effect in 8t. Louis, Richard H. Keith, president of the Central Coal and Coke Company, has been very sick at his home in Kansas City and is not yet out of daiiyer. . Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan have passed laws forbidding the use, sale or manufacture of cigarettes in , those states. H. G. Cook, manager of the Ameri- “+ ‘ean Clothing House, is sporting a egg tired buggy, of the Cicero Graham and Mrs. Jennie Willard were married in Butler Sun- day afternoon, at the home of the bride, Rev. Adams officiating. The new grocery and hardware located first door south of Bates Na- tional Bank, Cable & Groves pro- prietors. Don’t fail to see them Saturday, April 15th thelr opening day. : W. N. Porch, of Berlin, Okla., writes us that the weather {s fine, with pleanty of rain, with the best prospect fora he has since settling in oma, = J. VY. Snodgrass left Monday for brother, Isaac Snodgrass. He ex- pects to spend the summer fn the far weet. We.wish him a pleasant vaca- tion and 4 safe return. ‘ é The city Tuesday resulted eee cane” | cansh tinea veel, cnt Das tee n opr : ES : alderman of the west ward. B. J. Robertson was elected marshal for a term of two years.—Hume Telephone, Spokane, Washington, to visit his The 75 cent school tax levy at Nevada failed to carry by 52,votes. The board, says the Post, will call another election to vote on the 75 cent leyy as without ite adoption only a six months term of schoolcan be maintained. : It is given out with authority that the votes of only three more presbyte- ries are necessary to carry the prop- osition to unite the churches of the Presbyterian and Cumberland Pres- byterian. Frank M. Eldridge, an old time Butler boy, who fs pering on the Pacific coast, sendé us remittancetor renewal from his home in Tulare, Cal. Mr. Eldridge spent his young man- hood in Butler and was very popular among all classes. The barefooted boy and lady with the spring hat, who ventured out Monday, were compelled to emulate the example of the ground hog, by the cold wave which struck this aec- tion Monday evening. Too much of a good thing. The Gallatin North Missourian says: “We are not particularly hanker- ing after any thoroughbred seed corn that will make from 150 to 200 bushels per acre. We want to get done sometime.” When the wind is in the east Fish bite the least. When the wind ie in the west | Fish bite the best. What boy doesn’t know and repeat that couplet theee spring mornings. A team of horses were stolen from Mayor Griffith’s stable at Rich Hill Sunday night last. The borses are described as follows: One bay horse 8 years old, weight 1,200 to 1,400 pounds, left ankle enlarged, dappled bay mare, weight 1,100 pounds, star in forehead. Mrs. Dr. Palmer, (Miss Lida Mc- Cuan) of Dayton, Mo., a graduate of the school of elocution of Kansas City will give a reading at the Cumberland Presbyterian church Tuesday, April 18th at 8 p.m. under the auspices of the Ladies Missionary Society. Admission 15 cents. George M. Canterbury and wile, of Kaneas City, were visiting friends in Butler Sunday and Monday. Mr. Canterbury has been successful in a marked degree in financial circles and is rated as quite wealthy. He has many friends here who rejoice in his success and prosperity. PH. Helcomb has returned from the Presbytery at Sedalia. He says the vote on the union of the two churches, the Presbyterian and Cum- berland Presbyterian, was practical- ly unanimous. Mr. Holcombreports a full attendance and a pleasant and profitable meeting. W. 0. Jackson has fitted up his newly remodeled law offices, over the Farmer’s Bank, with combination book cases, stationery cabinets, chairs, tables, etc., all to match of the finest and most expensive furniture. Mr. Jackson now has a suit, of the most convenient and handsomely furnished offices in Butler. The following composed a party that went down to Camp Patterson Saturday fora few days fishing and outing: General and Mrs. H. C. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. A. Patter- son, Mr. and Mrs, Joe R. Morrison, Majorand Mrs. F. H. Crowell, Harley Smith and Misses Norma Day and Pet Broaddus. Now is the time for completing ar- rangemente for next year’s term of school. School boards should not wait for a half dozen teachers to ap- ply for the school. They should de- termine what salary can be paid and offer it at once to the best teacher they can find. As a rule, good teach- ers do not make applications for schools. Their services are in de- mand. H.F; White and Miss Mabel Morris bride 1s the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morris, who recently moved from this city to Neosho, Mo., and is well known by a host of young peo- ple-of-Butler-who will extend con- gratulations and best wishes. The groom isa mail clerk on the Frisco railroad. SJudgeJno. A. Silvers returned from Muskogee, Ind. Ter., the last of the ship, was in the city on Saturday on business, favored us pleasantly and renewed. Since Uncle Jason’s death Mrs. Woodfin has successtully con- ducted the farm, looks after all the detatls and always has her cellar full of the finest canned and preserved fruits and the mark of plenty is seen on every hand. chant of Merwin and Sid C. Alexand- er the merchant prince of Elkhart, were in early Monday morning. Sid has been elected Justice of the Peace in his township and hadn’t qualified and Mr. White said he thought Sid had been marrying couples before the election to secure votes, but we know that Sid’s own personal popularity insured his elec- tion. which makes daily trips between this city and Madison, Kan., over the Inter-etate will be taken off May 1et and the company will drop back to the old plan of mixed trains, a passenger coach and a mail and baggage car being attached to a freight train. This change, it ittakes place, {s certain to raise a storm of indignation along the line by the pe ople and patrons of the road. meeting in Butler on Tuesday and were addressed by Dr. J. N. McCor- al Lecturer for the American Medical Association. old friend of Mra. Dr. T. W. Foster and was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Foster while in Butler. brilliant lecturer, a learned physician of natlonal reputation and our phy- siclans were pleased with his splendid address. of smallpox in town. All are under quarantine and owing to the mild- ness of the weather, physicians do not apprehend any spread of the dis- ease. The cases in Badger township are all improving and there is no further spread of the disease report- ed. A number of new cases are re- portedin Lake towuship. Lamar, Ft. Scott and Joplin were not free from the disease last winter, but no fatali- ties have been reported.—Nevada from this obnoxious contagious dis- ease. Whether it is ourhealthy loca- tion, pure air and good water, or the temperate habits of our citizens or the watchfulness and care exercised by our officers, who can tell. A few cases of smallpox in # mild form developed here several winters ago, A suitfor the biggest amount of} Miss Anna, daughter of Mr. and personal damages ever brought in| Mrs.G. W. Clardy, returned to her Vernon county, was filed by attor- neys Scott & Bowker, for Harry L. Pangle, against the Kansas city | Southern railway company. Pangle was a switchmam in the company’s yards at Pitteburg and was injured on April 16th, 1904, for which he asks $80,000 damages. home in Kansas City after a visit with her aunt, Mrs. T. K. Lisle. E. M. Welton, brother of post- master Welton, who came home sick 8 few days ago, is convalescent and is around shaking hands with his old friends. Ed. ise printer with a roving disposition and there are few Mrs. J. 3. Woodfin, widow of the | poings in the United States he has jate Jason Woodfin, of Walnut town-| not Wisited. Me says after staying a while in one place, he looks out and sees the hills and a feeling comes to him that he must see what lies be- yond, and that feeling draws him ever onward, Judge P. A. Bruce was a pleasant caller, while in Butler holding court, last week and favored us with re- newal, Judge Bruce’s name was favorably mentioned in connection with the office of representative be- fore he ran for county Judge. Of late his friends have again been urging him to get in training for the race next year. He is well qualified - education and training to credit- ably represent the county in the legislature, and would makeastrong race both in the convention and at tthe polle, Warren White, a prosperous mer- At the biennial county convention of the Modern Woodmen of America, held in this city last week, the follow- ing delegates were elected to thestate camp at Marshall, Mo., on May 3rd: W. W. Fegueon, Rich Hill; Arthur Steele, Butler; Frank Walters, Adrian, | Alternates: J. E. Williams, Butler; W.G. Reed, Amoret, and C. F. Beard, Spruce. The convention unanimous- ly indorsed the candidacy of W. W. Ferguson for delegate to the Head Camp which meets at Milwaukee in June. The delegates were instructed to invite the next state camp to meet at Butler. It is reported the passenger train The doctors of Bates county helda Bishop Hendrix preached two powerful sermone, morning and eve- ni ng, in the remodeled South Metho- dist church building last Sunday. A large new edition has just been com- pleted to the south end of the build- ing, which largely increased the capacity of the main chureh room and gave additional room for Sun- day School clasees which was badly needed. The seats have been rear- ranged, the roome throughout re- painted and papered, the congrega- tion now havé one of the handsomest and most conveniont churches in the eity. This was the first service held in the new quarters, of which the congregation is very proud, While Mrs. H. C, Clark was at- tempting to remove the top froma glass fruit jar, on Monday, the jar broke, and the rough edges cut a long, deep and very painful, if not dangerous wound in her wrist, sever- ingseveral arteries. Mrs. Clark, with’ splendid nerve and rare presence of mind, made n tourniquet with a hand- kerchief and lead pencil and thus controled the flow of blood untila physician arrived, who found it necee- sary, after tying up the enda of the severed arteries, to tak» ten stitches to close the wound. It sincerely hoped that no permanent in- jury to the hand, or bad scar will remain. mick, of Bowling Green, Ky., Nation- Dr. McCormick is an He {s a “There are three or four mild cases Post. Butler has been remarkably free but the disease was promptly got under control, and we have not been bothered since. ARE YOU PREPARED FOR EASTER? If you haven’t secured your New Suit, Hat, and other ‘Fixing’ let us drees you up in one of our K. N. & F. SUITS $12.00 to $22.00 made and trimmed as good as any custom suit at double the price. Our styles in Young Men’s Suits at $6.,2$8., $10. and $12.7 are. great values. We are showing all the new novelties in Childrens Suits, prices $1. to $6. Good Goods AT THE Right Prices AT McKibbens Al the Best Calicoes, Simpsons, Mer- rimacks, American, etc., at §c yard Splendid L. L. Muslin 5c yard Apron Checked Gingham §e yard 15e Fast Color Madras Cloth ree duced to 12 1-2c¢ yard Zephyr Ginghams 10c yard Beautiful Wash Dress Goods, woven colors 15 to 25c yard Heavy all linen Table Linen 50c yard Ladies Heavy Topsy Hose, 2 paira for Pe 25c Heavy White Quilts 98c each Ladies Black Petticoats 98c pas a Easter Kid Gloves $1.00 and $1.50 pair Lace Curtains (special) 98c pair Best All Wool Ingraln cartes 62 I-2c yard Mattings {0c yard up Linoleums at OLD PRICES Mens Pants, all oa $2.00 and $3.00 Mens Suits, made to order $13.00 up Boys Knee Pants 50c and 7§c' worth 75e and $1.00 pair Mens and Boys Summer Caps 25c and §Qc Ladies Special Shoes $2.00 pair Summer Underwear for Ladies 5c up Summer Underwear for Men 25c up If you want good goods at the lowest possible prices, come and see us. We do not pretend to sell goods at half price and all that kind of thing, but do sell the best goods for the least money in this part of the state. Dim Davis, an employee of Tar} case. He said the civil court docket ‘Times for the past year, lett Sunday | {s behind five years, and be has no for Madison, Kan., to accept a posi-| idea when his client's case will be