The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, March 14, 1907, Page 2

TEST OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP. County Collector A. B. Owen made his final settlement with the county court last Friday, whieh was ap- proved. Tis wed total! collections on the various funds as| follows: | State..... £15,746 County 36 869.96 Twp. ron” CO, POBE....ccrcceosecssesseee Old Mt. PleasantR R School........ City..... ‘ Twp. tax ; IR iaicsensessnsonss Court House. Poll tax..... report she 7497 58 G53 31 570.62 ae 696 99 33.24| 6.09 1.63 19.70, £848 25 Total, Attorney General H written opion last spring, which was published by every paper in thecoun- y) v wave al ty, that the assessment for eye \ of 1296 made hy township aeeessors was Ulegal, and could not } ed, and advised & double assessment by the county collector, Notwithstanding this op{nion from so high an otlicial authority, the tax payers of Bates county, recognizing } good citizenship above legal techul- eulistes, have puid their waxes, It is said that taxes, next to security debts, are tho hardest to pay, and by this act the people of Bates county have demonstrated their loyalty and patriotism in a high degree, If the taxes had not been patd, a majority of the schools of the county would probably have had to close before Christmas, and the county would have been heavily iuvolved. Collector Owen made a determined effort, and his collections were very satisfactory, far exceeding public ex- pectations. EEE THE SEVERING OF OLD TIES. J.R. Davis has resigned his post- tion as foreman of Tur Times office, and will go to Kaneas City, proba- bly the last of this week, to join his family, who have already moved there. Mr. Davis has been with Tue Times for 23 years under the present owner, and was with his predecessor abou’ two years. A quarter of a century is @ long time fora man to hold one position,and eortainly dem- onstrates his efficleney and falth fulness, We are tn position to testify that Mr. Davis is an honest man, capable in his Mne, faithful to his duty, a true and loyal triend. We regarded him more as an assoclate {n business than a hired man, and we release him with sincere regret. We wish him success in all his uuder- takings, as he richly deserves, and full shure of happiness vhe rest of his days. {gis reported that Prof. Chambers, Republican nominee for county su- perintendent of schools, lias -had his “pleture took,” to adorn the pages of the Republican j-apers and to beautify circulars sent out to Individ- ual voters. Now the Professor {8 a handsome man, « perfect “beau ideal,” and if the ladies, God bless then, voted, we would think {+ an election scheme of vast possibilities. weeklies, and he knew how closely | they’ were read. The 6 nallest edi- torlal paragraph tells the pollticl n of the condition In that paper’s com- S assortments are now in readiness to enlighten you on the various points. It’s a showing that surpasses anything we have ever at- tempted in the way of quantities, qualities, varieties—and economies. We want you to find it a satisfactory showing, and have done everything in our power to make it such. It’ venient to come to-morrow? criticism and judgment, HOW TO CHOOSE GOOD GLOVES. How many times have you purchased a new pair of Gloves —only to find a week later that your investment was disappoint- ing. The glove problem is a puzzling one—and ‘can best be solved in one way. Here’s our advice. Buy of a store you can trust! We place our glove buy- ing in the hands of an expert— we reduce the liability of glove *‘disappointment’’ to minimum, by satisfying ourselves before we try to satisfy you. BARGAINS IN GOOD ~ MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Muslin Underwear is never cheap at any price if the gar- ments are skimed or poorly made, therefore the muslinwear values we offer are_extraordi- nary values in every sense of the word for the quality, sizes, finish and trimming in perfect. Come examine and compare, you won’t buy unless the goods back up every statement made here. We believe a host of our friends will NEW SPRING JACKETS were: John Clay of Callaway county and E B Allison of Henry county, killed in the mutiny of Nov. 24th, 1905, and James W. by a crazy convict a few monthsago. 8 a showing worth a special visit buy liberally of this offering— for we never gave quite such values, and we are positive no other store in town has anything approaching them, Price 19¢ up. SOME STOCKING TALK. Not only for women—but boys and little girls, Not ‘“‘shelf worn’? Hosiery, either— that’s the most dangerous kind of hosiery you can buy—or a store can sell, ‘*Why isn’t it shelf worn?’’? Just because we don’t buy in the old-fashioned way—enongh for a stateful of people all at once. Our comes as we need it—it’s all contracted for at once, so that we get the finest qualities for the lowest prices. Just The Dress Goods and Silks Women Are Looking for And when you come and find some charming fabrics that you want, price them, you’ll not find prices prohibitary. Bless you you—No! EGGS ney, “THE NEW SPRING GOODS ARE ARRIVING DAILY. It’s time now to take thought for epring needs, Time to acquaint yourself with the new styles, the new fabrics and designs, Our We’ve labored long and untiring for this result, and now ask you to come and give your so come expecting to find a most liberal display. Even though you find no dress fabrics elsewhere more worthy, more fashionably correct, more expressive of the seasons every delineation of weave, coloring and pattern, our prices are the lowest you will encounter, A few wearisome shopping tours will prove it. THE FIRST OF THE WHITE FABRICS. Fashions in fabrics may come and go but white is always in style. This season bids fair to againses the Summer Girl wear- ing white more frequently than ever. We have prepared liberally. As this business grows, so each department grows and the white fabrics bought for this season and first shown, are the best from a quality and style stand- point that we have ever offered you. ADAVANCED SHOWING OF NEW SPRING WASH GOODS. This season we have gone away beyond our showing of Walker-McKibben Merc. Co. | TAKEN SAME'AS CASH. Would it be con- Wash Fabrics of a year ago— and that’s saying a great deal, But we go upon the principle that athing is never so well done : that it cannot be improved upon. The result shows that our efforts have been unusually successful. Here you’ll find an assortment of fascinating materials that is almost bewildering in its beauty and comprehensiveness. NEW AND PROPER BELTS, A pretty belt—correctly shap- ed and well adjusted addscharm to the general appearance of a handsomely gowned woman. While it is only a small part of her toilette, nevertheless it plays a very important part. A belt- : ill-shaped and careless!y worn may, mar the pleasing expree- sion and a stylish well made belt gives the finishing touch toa pretty toilette. We have a large collection of belts, the newest, ‘just the correct things to wear’’ now. Come and inspect them, they are worth much more than the prices at which we sellthem, 4 NEW READY MADE SKIRTS vacation, that publication th jaingt him in t! Woods killed | the defendant was court, the object and gener- al nature of which is to obtain a decree of di- yorce from the defendant on the grounds, that uilty of such indignities toward her ae to render her condition intolera- munity, for he knows that {t fs put there, because the editor has gather- ed the idea from some one whom he trusts as leader—and the politician knows approximately who that lead- er is. So the country editor often Order of Publication exerts @ power of which he knows lit- NOW at this day comes the plaintiff herein, by Miovailive Gkttek cette nadvone! tle.—Atlantic Monthly. aaeat rig eres pe gt a ment will be rendered accordingly. Bee 9g } | And it is further ordered, dent of the State of Missouri; mre be published. according to’ Ia Whe ig ordered by the clerk in EEKLY Times, & newspaper defendant be notified by inti’ has commenced a suit ble, that the defendant was an able-bodied man and failed and refused to ee this plaintiff during their married life, et defendant re- quired plaintiff to work at manual labor to sup- port herself and child when she was not physi- cally able to do so, and that unless the eaid Clarence E. Warner be and appear at this court, At the next term thereof, to be begun and holden at the court house {n the elty of Butler, in said county, on the lst Monday in May, and on or before the first day of said term, ~~ Order of Publication. STATE OF MISSOURI, County of Bates. bad In the Circuit Court. In Vacation March 13, 1907 Georgia B, Scott, Plaintiff, V8. But asthe dear creatures are not permitted to vote and the husky men exercise the right of suffrage, and as the men of that party clearly {ndicated such preference two years ago, we would suggest that candi- date Chambers get the picture of & good looking woman and send out with his campaign literature. Of course this is only a suggestion but {¢ might provea “fetching” argu- James R. Scott, Defendant. At last—we have had a hard time but finally copy hereof the BuTLys ished in seid uccessiveiy, the last inser- tion to be st least thirty we before the firs; t Kills Laborer Who Teased. came outall O. K., our car of Flour and Feed Joplin, Mo.—Incensed at being igri. tenend, Jobe Minsbell, news tooaiy day of said next May term of tia court. © has just arrived. We have the best Shorts in ment, as at Campaign. a = ? Girouit Cheek. : , —e ° re ol oe —_— Att copy from the, record. Witness ny town and you know what OLD GLORY is.. p y Bates County, this éth day of March, Power of Country Press. ed Weaver Vellsle, a laborer, in a sa- | amie eal 1. D EMBREE, ye loon in East Joplin at 8 o’clock last | to render her eS ie Hy ’ \ Fe . in render ition intolerable, in this: y woe power lhe conniy prt 1 Fay oigh tcl bad ben he | BA ea tata ar | Oo Patten, ld Glory Still Sells at $1.00, ¢ Middle West congressman last win- | Dutt for the jokes of his compantons | iircsson'tedy: agaiact the eiibes chit mein: | STATE OF MISSOURI, ‘ ¢¢ of the night before and renewal to- | tif, and on account of plaintiff waiting on her ss. ter: “During my two terme I have the defendant called plaintif vile names County of Bates. * * aoe i been Impressed with it constantly. I] D!ghé of the joking resulted in the | on one occasion tocked her ont of ie honse; | in the Circuit Court February term, 1007, Garden Seed—any kind in any quantity in ’ doubt it there is a single calm utter- | Killing. Mitchell 1s held at police | frequently sstauited. and beat thls. plaiatia. | Belle Burries, Plainti, : ‘That the plaintiff is now, and has been for vs. ee Ee * eae. plalati s now ihe 4 Deen for ons ele Gikiaass, bulk or package. Come around and see our year next p resident of Bates ——— and that Order ef Publication. me 7 | ht think that} Jefferson City.—The much mooted th that defendant is'a non. Tf nothing h ill find congress. You mig nk that quetion ote tod Signed’ ba a and has concealed nothing happens you will find us one door Z what some little country editor says does not amount to anything, but it means & great deal more than most people realize, When the country editor, who is looking after nothing but the country iin Fe te about waa preagtine off here | Counties in the atate and the city of in congress knows that itcomes trom |5t Louis. This gives each of them the grass-roots. The lobby, (the big $4,182.15. railroad lawyer and that class of Will Appropriate $2,000. people realize the power of the presa, but hate it. Ihave heard them talk| In the legislature the appropria- about {¢ and shake their heads and | tions committee decided to recom- say, ‘Too much power there.’ Tke mend that an appropriation of $2,- press is more powerful than money.” | 000 to each of the familtes of the This was not sald in flattery, but | three guards of the peniventiary who because he had seen on congrese- | have been killed while on duty dur men’s desks the heaps of counter ing th? laat two years. The guards made of the $475,198.13, received from the national government, re- | pe published imbursing the state fora war debt, has been determined. It has been awarded to the good roads fund, to be equally distributed among the Whereu, it is ordered by that sald defendant be netted south of our present stand next Monday, where we will be able to accommodate any size crowd. Come and see us. EOE: ee eer er rere ee ee ee ee ee ee Yours for business, Indepentient Norfleet & Ream, "jennie! West Side Square, Butler, Mo. Phone 144, Order of Publication. STATE OF MISSOURI, a. County of Bates. sd In the Circuit Court. In Vacation March 6, Lydia Warner, Plaintiff, vi Clarence E. Warner, Defendant. Order of Publicat Now at this day comes the p! a Ca oe avers & ainegiag on avit, that defendant, Clarence a non-resident of the State Whereapon, it is 44 J itiff herein, by d files her te