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= A — — ————— ee The little three-year old daughter} One Majestic Range cook stove for Cy, IG IGIGISIGK « 7) Jeli so of Abe Young who lives four of by Mre. J. H. Trimble 6 miles north of Rockville was fatally burned | north and 2 miles east of Butler. Tuesday by her dress catching fire} Work on the new hotel is pro- | 7 the myn The little ry Aw greesing satistactorily. This will be bom pres ae buried Thurs-| big thing for the town and we be y-—Rockville ° lieve a profitable investment for the Soo Dr. J. M. Norris, eye, ear a d stock holders. throat specialist, has located per-| | have 4 good eecond hand organs, etd in Butler, tor the practice | wij) sell tor cash or trade or on time, his specialty, and has opened 82) cheap, Also some good second hand office on the south side, over Elmer | sewing machines cheap. Dixon’s store. His card appears in B. F. Ricnarns, Butler, Mo. an other column. First door west Basar. W. U. Reynell-Uphane, London,} Mrs. Z. J. Williams and Mrs. J. M. England, was in the city the last of] Vaughn have issued cards for an al- the week transacting business with/ternoon reception to their lady the Duvall & Percival Real Estate) friends to-day, at the Williamshome my a a rarer of} on North Main street. - a y Baronetcy estate of Eng) butler Camp 2458 M. W. A. elcoted land. While here he was the guest the following ofticera for the ensuing of J. B. Duvall. year: V. Consul, C. R. Gains; W. School Superintendent Ives spent} Adviser, A. T. Wadell; E. Banker, C the greater part of last week visiting) W: Maddox; Clerk, B. F. Jeter; the schools of Spruce township and | E4cort, Y. M. McCowan; Watchman, this week is down in Hudson. He} J, N. Kline; Sentry, C. H. Groube; says that with a very few exceptions | Manager, Ed. Williams; Physiclans, the teachers of the county are doing} T F. Lockwood, T. W. Foster and excellent work. E. N, Chastain, aJ.F. Dillon called to have his pa-| Emmet Hook, of Hudson township per changed trom Butler No. 7 to/attended the Harshaw cattle sale Enid, Okla, where he will shortly} Friday and purchased the following move, having sold his farm south-|three very choice animals: Scotch east of Butler, They are most excel-| Rose Duke (246475) a very promis- lent young people, and Tux TIMES) ing young bull; Emporia Beauty, a regrets their departure from old | yearling heifer and Missouri Girl, 14 Bates. year old heifer, all registered Short Charley LaFolleté is thoroughly | Horns. Mr. Hook bought them to satisfied that it is bad judgment to}improve his already fine herd of try to knock a freight train off a} short horns, track with a farm wagon. He back- ed into one last week, while prepar- ing to load some freight, the wagon was smashed and Mr. LaFollett and the team barely escaped injury. Dr. E.N. Allen, of South McAllister, Ind., and Dr. W. H. Allen, of Rich Hill, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, J D Allen Saturday. Dr, E. N. Allen, whoissurgeon-in chief of the Choctaw and Pueblo division of the Rock Island, had been to St. Joseph to at- tend the annual meeting of the sur- geons of that great system. For Men Boys and Childrens Wear. A nice Suit for Father $5.00 to $20 A stylish overcoat for George $4 to $10 A good knee pant suit for Elmer $2 to $6 — FOR — Father, Brother or Sweetheart may be found at this popular “MAN’S SHOP.” FANCY---HOUSE COATS. HANDKERCHIEFS-~SHIRTS. NECK WEAR---SHIRTS. NECKWEAR---MUFFLERS. SWEATERS:---GLOVES---CAPS. CUFF BUTTONS---STICK PINS. SUSPENDERS and SOCKS. Stetson Hats and (Walk-Over Shoes Suspenders with Sterling Silver Buckle Nograved FREE. The aa " | The mee CLOTHING HOUSE _g| S00d Clothes | Shoe Store. | Store.; Cravenette rain coats $10 to $18 Silk suspenders 50c to $1.50 Fine Hats and Caps 50c to $5.00 Silk umbrellas $2.50 to $5. Silk mufflers 50c to $2 White and colored shirts 50c to $2 White and bordered h’dkfs Sc and 50c Underwear 50c to $2 per suit Silk initial handkerchiefs 25 and 50c All the latest styles and colors in neck- Ben Mains has purchased the resi dence property of Jesse Smith, cor- oer of High and Ft, Scott streets This is one of the most desirable resi- dence locations in the city and Mr. Mains can be congratulated on se- curing it. Mr. Smith has purchased the Cowan lot on High atreet, adjoin ing Bert Allen’s residence property on the north, retailing at wholesale prices 40c to $1 Gents beautiful scarf pins, latest designs 25c to $1.25 All the newest novelties in sleeve but- tons 25c to $1.50. Fine suit cases and grips $1.50 to $5 T. C. Robinson, who has been work- ing Allen,county, Kansas, for his At- las Company was in Butler Tuesday and favored us pleasantly, Tom formerly owned afarm near Speague. He subscribed for Tuk Timesin 1878 and has been a constant reader ever nines, nearly tweuty-rizht verrs He ssid he came back to bny a sult of clothes, as he considered Butler his home, and always likes to patronize home merchants. The council has decided to extend the sewer mains to Mound branch, a distance of about two miles and ex- county surveyor Bob Johnson run the lines the last of the week. The septic tank having proved 8 failure, this was the onlp course open to the city. The court house proposition lost in St. Clair county last week. It Racked the required two thirds ma- jority by only about.100. he peo- ple in that county should try it again, just as soon as they can, un der the law. The county certainly needs and must have acourt house and they should keep everlastingly at it until it is secured. Headquarters for Santa Claus. OSSE0RS5 0000 22UELTDOS@OCeSS0000 2ATAAZOCCe THE RIGHT WAY, Joe Meyer, THE CLOTHIER. ties 25c to $1. See our smoking jackets which we are ® ; Thursday, Dec. 21st, will be a red letter day in Odd Fellowship tn Mis souri. On that day the more than 700 lodges will meet. On that night call the roll of the members present and initiate at least one candidate. Bates Lodge has entered into the spirit of the thing and will makean ef fort tacall the name of every mem ber of the Lodge living in Bates county, and it is expected that all absent members will write a letter which will be read by the secretary. At this meeting Bates Lodge will initiate quite a number of candidates and serve a lunch. Let every mem- ber be sure to make it his businessto be present. Aleo all visiting mem- bers are most cordially invited to meet with us. A. H. Cunver, D. D. G. M. We take eggs inexchange for dry; Bring your eggs to us, we take d clothing. tem in exchange for goods same as — ~~ Sam’L - dl &Co, {cash 44tf Sam’t Levy & Co. J.C. Woods orders THE Times to his address in Kansas City. General Clark and party returned Eagles. from their Texas hunt on Wednesday} Bates Aerfe No, 553 Fraterval Ore and report a splendid time, A big der of Kagles have elected the follow- brant flew into our office about the ing officers for ensuing yeni: Presi- time of their return, Oaks might dent, W. W. Cannon; Vice President, have left the door open. Anyhow we | w, Ml. Crabtree; Secretary, W. T. are going to feast to the credit ofthe | Rice: Treasurer, J. Rh. Morrison; Con- Jolly hunters. May they live to ea-| ductor, Leslie Brown; Chaplain, KE. joy many such outings. | P. Nickel; Inner Guard, D. Denny; | Outer Guard, G. Wilder; Trustees, B. W. Jj. Bard, member of the Drain- | F. Jeter, G. H Frank, F. . Mab- age Commission, was in Butler on bots. ; Monday. He reports very favorable | beste progress in the work of the commis. - a sion and says with favorable weather Dr. J. M. Norris, Specilaist he thinks the surveying corps will finish its work by Christmas. There|n the eye, ear, nose and throat, will probably be several weeks office gives special attention to the treat- work for the commisstop after the | ment of Catarah, ond {ts effects upon field workis completed. Theenthust | the ears, thront and lungs. astic manner in which those gentle-| Those in need of glauses can have men took hold of this work and age | the eyes tested free and properly fit- pushing {t to completion, demone- ted. Office on the South Side over trates that the court made a wieo| Elmer Dixon's store. Uttice hours selection of its commissioners. from 9 &. m. to 4 p.m. 71m * _ Mra, W. R. Bell went over to Foster Monday tor a few days’ visit with relatives and friends. The ladies Coterie Club reports Mrs. Lizzie Ash complimented our $35.00 net proceeds from ‘ts chrysan- sanctum and renewed for herself and themum show. son, Lee Ash, at Clearmount, Wyo. | Mr. and Mrs. Loeb, of Rich Hill, John O'Dea, ourgood farmer friend, spent Sunday with Judge and Mre. of Mound township, favored us with Sam Levy. rene vu) while in Butler Saturday. Ex-Circuit Clerk Stewart Atcheson Mare, Phaeton and harness for came up from Siloam Springs, Ark., sale, call wt this office. for a visit to Butler and Bates coun- ty relatives and friends. J. P. MeCuann was fined in Judge Boxley’s court $14 00 and costs for destruction of property and trespass Mr. McCuann cut a wire fence and passed over land belonging to M. G. Wilcox, in order to get to some tim- berland he owned for a load of wood. Mr. Wilcox came to town and swore out a warrants for his arrest, with above repult. \Riverside stoves, none better. : Knight, Adrian. 446 | Jobn M. Pharis, a eubstantial M. V. Carroll, editor of the Rural- | young farmer of Pleasant Gap town- jet, at Sedalia, Mo., attended the | ship, accompanied by his wife and lit- Harshaw salva in Butler last week. | tle daughter, complimented us pleas- antly the last of the week. Atwoyearold child of Bing Crouch, colored, was painfully burned last week about the hands and face, while attempting to put some paper in the fire. Four children worein the house, and but for the prompt assistance'of a neighbor woman who heard the child’s screams and rushed in andex- tinguished the fire, it would have proved fatal, as the child’s clothing was in full blaze. Carnation Camp, Royal Neighbors of Butler, at Thursday night’s meet- ing, elected the following officers: Oracle, Mre- Julia Gaine; V. Oracle, Mre Ida Vallentine; Chancellor, Mrs. | Dollie Ray; Recorder, Mrs. Prudie|.. Davis; Receiver, Mrs. Lete Sackett; Holiday goods, Kmght, Adrian.| . uch - 44 Our good friend DeWitt McDantel called Saturday and renewed, as has been his custom for nearly a quarter of a century. He is a successful farmer and stock raiser. E. A. Hardin was a pleasant caller on Saturday and favored useubstan- tially. He owns a fine farm a few miles southeast of Butler. Van Kretzinger is up from hishome Homer Sieg, candidatefor Recorder | 1, On ishonia tor a visit to old friends of Walnut township, was in the city Sr teeian dad eel jeasan pe- an. und made us @ pleasant) +41, his mother, who had been :4 visiting bim for several weeks. ~ ’ Cannon. Weiner Elevator cones we by be receiving corn. art Rg at eo 4 Otlab 1 7 P rom a trip exes ani ahoma. J. A. Trimble and wife went down Tn company with two brothers trom to Nevada to visit thelr daughter, ; er; | Tiinois, he visited a brother at Mc- Mine Pradence, who ls.@ pupil atCot-| 7 1, texas, they had not seen for Curistuas is Coming! | CABLE & GROVES. Are here with the finest line of Candies and Nuts 1.'F. Ellington has returned home ‘Wy college twenty-three years. : Marehsll, Mre, Bessle Holloway; |r to be found in the city. Don’t make the children sick by Pictures and picture frames, % Inner Sentinel, Mrs. Myrtle Majors; eating cheap candy, but buy the bess pure candf#made by Knight, Adrian. 446 Charles G. Hunt, farmer and coal/ Quter Sentinel, Mrs, Jane Rook; Man- Looee-Wiles Candy Co. and for sale by us. ae : operator of Hudson’ township, was i. /Mr. ond Mrs. Frank Smith were up| in the city the last of the week and ; \ their fine farm near Rich Hill,| favored us. He was accompanied by j their old friends in Butler the | jus, §,, Willams, a neighbor. ager, Mrs. Bessie Holloway; Camp Physicians, Drs. Lockwood and Fos- ter; Pianist, Mrs. Flora Wemott. A subscriber, who {s a substantial IF you want something nice in CUTLERY for presents, we have it. H You will find our prices as low as Groceries. the lowest. Our stock is always complete. Ask for what you want. The girl baby of Mr. and Mrs. A.|tarmer, dropped in to pay his aub- ‘ ‘4 . rop} in to pay his eu a ee ight, Ae ae a B. Stone, born Friday night, died debseriytion, which was severgl years im C ff ee We have the best 20c coffee sold over i y Sunday morning. The parents have) in arrears, “Now, this was inexcus- O = any counter. _ John Morwood, a successful farmer | the sympathy of all friends in this) able carelessness on my part,” he - ener ie 3 é J Weat on Anand bereavement.—Rich Hill Review. sald, “but you are partially to blame : k Pickels of all kinds Heinz’ complete line. favored Ge pleasantly w ; : ~ for not sending me a dun.” We re- ‘ ‘Get ri i butld- the Laat of the week. came mls Po raaneee our | minded bim that a modest little dun Hardware, Stour prices on natlsand but ‘Bee ‘thes $2.00 rocker. Knight | T8® Tees for many years, called caso 8 — ; i ‘ P fe | We are always on the market for all ENE ARG " Wapired. That he conld fad ib on at roauce. kinds of prodace at the highest mar- 44+ | Saturday and rere us with re-l he gn of bie paper, on the slip ow : a al which his name is printed, giving replenishing ket price. Cash or Trade. Don’t forget the place, 2 doors south of BIG NEW HOTEL. CABLE & GROVES. Phone 13. BUTLER, MO. » To all subscribers::;: mine your slip, and if you are to thé ad, we will fad no fault with you. -MoKIBBENS, Eggs taken same as cash . Fad