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THE LAST WEEK OF OUR GREAT CLEANUP SALE YOU SHOULD BUY YOUR WINTER SUPPLY NOW SUCH PRICES WERE INEVER MADE BEFORE In Butler as we are now making on Desirable Winter Clothes. The Greatest 7 MENS SHOE VALUES To be Found in the County. | The The ] Sood | CLOTHING HOUSE _g|| Sood | Clothes Shoe i Store. THE RIGHT Way. Store.: Mare; Phaeton and harness for sale, call at this office. Canron- Weiner Elevator Company fe reeeiving corn. 52-tt Charles Brant, formerly of this eounty, now of Neoga, Ills., sends re- mittance for renewal. Mise Lena Cols, of Kansae City, is gvending avacation with her par- ; enté, Judge and Mrs. William Cole. Walter C. Hays, in the Railway Mail} cerviee out of Spokane, Wasb., favors ue with renewal fur another secured four thousand dollars, ter butiness and visit old friends. was about 200 yards wide. Onr esteemed old friend W. A. Mc- » Elroy called and renewed for bimeelf and for Mrs. Minnie Hendrickson, at Grobe, Ariz. Oscar Heinlein, B. R. Deacon and Ben G. Mains attended the Western } ment Dealers Association at b City last week. Dr, 4. W. Choate traded his 820 ‘acre farm in Deep Water to Bernard -MeCook for thesame nomber of acres ’ jp Ms, Pheasant township. [Phe electric Hgbts were turned on evening, much to the aatis- joni afd eos venience of the people [Bat! — about two wpeks of later. is fixed on the Folk vote. the retirtn, doreed Mr. Neff for the office. ——— SOE" GES Robbers wrecked the safe in the bank of Dale, Okla., on Sunday and Jesse Nave came in from Kansas City the last of the week to look af. A small cyclone swept over north- weatern Loutsiana on Monday even- ing, and one woman was reported killed and much property was de- stroyed. The path of the cyclone Butler Lodge M. W. A., will give on entertainment for the members and their families et Camp Hall ov Monday evening, February 19th, 1906, Program will be announced The Democratic committee of New- ton county has called a delegate cen- vention at Neosho, on April 2nd for the purpose of nominating « count ticket. The basis of representation O. W. Neff, editor of the Nevada Herald, was appointed postmaster at Nevada Jast week, . Mr. McNult; postmaster, was not applicant for reappointment but en- ‘ Wm, M: Taylor, living northeast of Butler, wae a pleasant caller the| serving and will no doubt be remem- last of the week. Mr. Taylor is aj bered by his party in the future. practical farmer, a great reader and Joba keep well posted on everything relat- : pas agriculture, , well peroneal | and economies, +1on Inet Saturday, was later waylaid |®T°" | The deputy game warden at | Springfield, Mo., announces that he | Will arrest end prosecute 250 pereons | wbo have hunted the past season | without the necessary hunter's lictense. Eighteen negroes were killed in a panic caused by the cry of “fre” ina Philadelphia meeting house. A mad rush was made for the doors and the weaker were knocked down and trampled to death. While the west was in the throes ry the severest blizzard of the season two persons were prostrated by heat , at Cleveland, Ohio. This faa great’ country. One can pay his money. and get any kind of old climate he wants. l= J. E. Williams received an order from the Missouri Colony, at Lal ml Junta, Col., forseventy-five opoeeame | to be served at their annual feast to | fl be given shortly. Mr. Williams ‘als his agents over the country gather. | ing in the "possums to fill the order, Word was received in Butler Mon- day, of the death of Hugh Chambers an old and highly respected citizen, at hie home in Beep deren enh on that day. Funeral services were held from the family residence on Tueeday and interment made in {ec Johnstown cemetery. Mre. W. N. Hardinger was stricken with paralysis Saturday afternoonat their home near Nyhart, and now is in a critical condition, Mr. and Mrs. Hardinger are early settlers and very popular in that section, where they haveresidedsolong. THE TIMES joins her many friends in wishing a speedy and permanent recovery. The body of little Carl, three year old son of Ed. Dudley was brought to Butler on the noon train Tuesday. | t Funeral services were held from the home of his grandfather, W. W. Dud- ley, on Tuesday afternoon, and inter ment wae made in Oak Hillcemetery. Little Carl died at the home of his parents in Kansas City Monday morning. W.T. Kemper, Democratic candi- date for Mayor of Kaneas City last campaign, has announced his inten- tion of again being a candidate for the Democratic nomination. It Mr. Kemper carries out such a plan, it means the Democrats of that city will again be split up into factions and their chance of electing a mayor will be small. W.D. Lanier died at his home in Rich Hill Thursday, and the remains were taken to Nevada for burial Mr. Lanter was formerly a prominent eltizen of Rockville, and moved to Rich Hill two years ngo. He was 69 years of age and was an honorgble, upright citizen. A wife and fourchil dren survive him. W. H. Dunn, of Grand River, called while in Butler the last of the week and ordered his announcement for county clerk. Mr. Dunn is an old citizen of that township, havinglived there most of his life, he is etrongls connected, has been a life long Demo- crat, {8 very popular’with all who know him and will make a strong candidate. Art L* Gilmore, of Deep Water, was a pleasant caller on Saturday. He is ambitious to be County Clerk and was strongly urged by friends to make the race, but informs us that after giving the matter due consider- ation he had definitely decided not to yun this time. Mr. Gilmore is a popular and influential Democrat of his section, has been active in his party’s cause, fs competent and de- B. Dorman, Superintendent | : of Lamar public sehoole, whose cer. tificate was revoked by State Super- intendant Carrington after a sensa tional trial on charges of immor- ality, indiecretion and incompetency, and assaulted by a brother and brother-in-law of one.of the girle who teatified that Dorman had attempt- ¢1. to take Mberties with her. Don |S man was badly: a about’ the bead aad face, ; eer The case of P. K, Wilson ve. Farm-! ers Bank, for alleged personal injury sustained by a falling ladder, tried at Harrisonville last week, the court ia- structed thejury to bring in a verdict for the defendant. This case was taken on 6 change of venue from this county. It will gratify our readers to learn of Mr. Elmer Laugblin’s re-election to the presidency of the Missouri Corn Growers’ Association at their arnwal meeting held in Columbia last week, Mr. Laughlin resides in Walnut township, and 1s the man who tied the blae ribbon on the corn at the Hume Stock Show and Agri- cultural Exhibit last fall.—Hume Telephone. Dr. Jonas Wright, of Commerce, Texas and Mies Lorena Lampton, were married at the home of the bride's parente, Dr, and Mrs. W.E Lampton, on North Main street; Rev. E E. Swaneou, of the South Methodist church, officiated. It was avery pretty home wedding Only the relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties weré present. The bride fea beauti- tpl and aecomplished young lady and made many friends during her stay in Butler. The groom is a practicing physician of Commerce, Texas. They left for their southern home on Thursday evening. ‘The city council at ite last meeting granted the Michaelis Cline Natdral as franchise, after eliminating the artificial gas clause, t0 our mind the mest objectionable feature,and mak- ng a few mihor changee, which we are told is satisfactory to the gran- tees. The success in getting the fran- ey reel fs due largely to the efforts of * Bilder Lewis Wix, writing about hie|Col. 8. W. Dooley,. who baa been a recent aocident, saye: “I was assiat- hy ens chapel arapersere for gasin this locality and endeav- | to presistent advocate of prospecting | When Mr Henry went to the house ‘ to expostulate Mr. Riter premptorily OUR MOTTO ored tointeresta hemecompany, but | ordered him from the - premises. slip-|tailing in that induced these gentle-| There has been bad blood for some ||| The best goods for the the] men to taf® hold of the enterprise. oS I} The franchise provides that the com- a] pany begin drilling for gas within 90 pj days, and drill four. holes at lesat feet each, if sufficient gas {is not fond oe ah 3 Bee a CSAS AA LALLA EISSS AS A Sale!!! 1 lot 19¢ and 8Xc Shirting....................ccsscsssesseesseees soeee TMC yard 1 lot 15c Outing Cloth..... - 1 lot 10c Outing............... 1 lot 8¥¢ Gray Owting Cloth 1 lot Te Cotton Flannel... 1 lot 12\ Percale... $1.00 Fascinators. 75e Faseinators. 50¢ Fascinatore 25e Fascinatores.... 1 lot T5c Dress Goods...........cccesseseeseeee 1 lot Table Covers, embroideried 50c, 75c, 1 lot 50c Waistings for... 1 lov $1 59 Wool Skirt Patterns for.. 1 lot 50¢ skirt Patterns for ... 1 lot $1 00 Corsets, long style for. . 1 lot Men’s 25c Fancy Socke.. 1 lot men’s 50c sweaters for ... 1 lot Men’s $1.00 Heavy Gloves for.. 25c Winter Underwear fo. 80c Winter Underwear fo: 50c Winter Underwear for... 75e¢ Winter Underwear for... $1.00 Winter Underwear for... 1.25 Winter Coderweer for... 1.50 Winter Underwear for... 2.00 Winter Underwear for. All Fur Scarfs at ......... All Misses Far Sets at..... All Plush and Cloth Capes at.. All $1.25 Black Mutffe for........ Heavy Reductions on Blankets. Pre-Inventory 6 u co & a vn HALF PRICE cs HALF PRICE ‘HALF PRICE Thousands of yards of HIGH GRADE FAST WOVEN EDGE EM- BROIDERIES ON SALE at 15, 19, 25, and 29c, worth nearly double. Come and see them. They are selling fast. Lace Curtains on sale at heavy reductions. Carpet samples suitable for rugs at $1. 1.25 and 1.56. Best Shoe Stock in Bates County---Every pair guaranteed at old prices. COME AND SEE US AND SAVE ) MONEY. McKIBBENS EGGS TAKEN SAME AS CASH. i ENE TEN GGT SAGA AA Fre Cel Tal Tel Tepper pgh A rasa AIT H. H. Flesher, grocery merchant at Lamar, spent Sunday with rela- tives and friends in Butler. MENS Overcoats, MENS SUITS, BOYS x Overcoats BOYS SUITS CHILDRENS Overcoats CHILDRENS SUITS AT Cost!! at Cost!! During our stock tak- ing sale. Comein and see how cheap you can buy a good suit or Overcoat for youre self or boy, Prosecuting Attorney Ludwick wishes us to call special attention to the late decision of the St. Louis court of appeals upbolding the game wardon's interpretation of the law requireing hunters to take outlicenge in their own counties, Mr Ludwick |xayx from now onthe law will be strictly enforced. Tuia, of course, does not apply to parties huating on their own premises. J, & Franklin, manager of the Franklin Coal and Grain Co., with headquarters at Worland, was in Butler the last of the week and favor- edus., Mr. Franklin is one of Bates county’s oldest and most enterpris- ing citizens He hus always taken an active interest in the county’s af fairs from his section, has been influ- entialin politics and has many warm friends throughout the county. He now and has been for some time a large shipper in coal and grain. As soon ay he can get around to it, he contemplates drilling a deep hole on bis place near Worland. He will go down 2,000 or 2,500 feet to thor- oughly eatisfy bimrelf if gas, oil or precious mineral anderlays that sec- tion. Henry brothers have filed suit against W. Riter for $250 for killing a fide bird dog. Chas. Henry claims that Saturday morniag he and John Speer started to the timber,.east of the Henry home for a load of wood. They were followed by two valuable bird dogs belonging to Henry broth- ers. When passing the Riter home the dogs ran into the yard. Charley Henry whistled them out. Mr. Riter came to the door and shot Fleet Rod while stiliin the yard, killing him. NA time between the parties named over doge. Mr. Riter claimsthat the bird dogs owned by the Henry brothers have been annoying him by chasing his chickens and tresspassing on his premises. Fleet Rod, the dog killed, was @ fine bred dog, by Champion Redfield. He was three years old eee erate Meow, least money. JOE MEYER