The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, March 28, 1907, Page 2

iS E rene AO Se sn 2 WILLING TO COMPARE RECORDS. GIVE THEM ALL A SHOW, The Repablican-Prees, under the’ The Butler School Board is tied up management of Mr. Funk, is noto-/on a question of grave importance, riously unfair in {te polltical meth-| that threatens to be far reaching in ods. In fact its treatment of Demo-| {ts effect and possibly involve a ma- cratic candidates is contemptable jority of the patrons of the school. peanut politics In the campaign) Three of the members are in favor of last fall ite treatment of Judge De-|the good old custom of exhibiting Armond was of such nature that for public inspection the products of that gentleman was impelled to turn| the school on commencement day— (SIASIASS AA SAAS AL A OPENING SALE OF aside frow his usual bigh plaia and béfore a home audience, when Fuvk was present, guve him a castigation lesevery graduate take part in the exercises. While the other three, ‘backed up by the superintendent, are that one would have thought wotld | wedded to she dea of “prtting the have penetrated even Funk’s rhinoc- | best faot forward” and selecting only erous hide, and taught him a lesson | those graduates who can “show off” in politicalmanners. !t appears that and entertain the audience. We are he did not profit by it and ts now | inclined to lean to the belief of those pursuing the same contemptable members, who believe in giving all a tactics, in trying to belittle Prof. | “cun for their money.” Commence- FLOOR COVERING AND DRAPERIES Ives. Tur Tives had hoped that the campaign for county superintendent would be conducted on a high plain, as it should have been, and she beet and most competent man elected for the good of the school cause. But we can not remain supinely quiet while that paper fs belittling the splendid record of Prot Ives, while it literally smears {ts own candidate over with great gaubs of taffy, enough to turn the stomach of any well-polsed voter. We charge that this is a deliberate effort to mislead and deceive the vot- er, for as ignorant as the editor of that paper is of the political condi- tions and history of this county, we do not believe he can plead ignorance of the public record of Arthur Cham- bers. There are papers on file in the cireuit clerk’s office, in a case between lim and bis insane deceased brother's estate, which was carried on ap- peal from the Probate court, that should be read by every voter in Bates county, who contemplates cast- {ng his vote for Chambers to have supervision over the schools of Bates county. Arthur Chambers was assessor of Deep Water township a few years ago, and assessed the real and per- sonal property of tax payers. When the county board of equalization went over the books of Deep Water, {s was discovered that there were rlaring inconsistencies in the valua- tion of acjolning farms and lénds that were similar and of about equal valuation. The board was compell- edtoratse all the lower valuations to astandard, It was freely talked at the time by those who tuvestigated the matter that a peculiarity existed in this seeming inconsistency, In that the lower assessmeats ull seemed to appear in the property of the asses- eor’s personal and political friends. se that as it may, even if it was an error of judwment, certainly the voter fonisly before en-! trusting the charee of the schools to such aman. Ifthe former suppost- tion was true, and he used his officlal position to punish enemies, he is not worthy of so great a trust. Although these matters are of pub- He record, and the peopl» are e} tly | entitled to consider them in voting | for a man for an office so important to the wellfare of the youth of the land, still Tue Times dislikes very much to call attention to them, and would not but for the disposition of Rather Tue Times {s urging the eloetion of Ives because he has prov- ed himself to be an honest, industri- ous and capable official, and no one knows this better than the patrons of the schools, with whom he has come in contacts through all the school children of the county. — THAT SHEPHERDS ASSOCIATION. F. E. Laughlin sends us a petition praying county court to levy @ tax against dogs, in accordance with @ new law recently passed by the legis- lature. Vr. Laughlin calls his pro- posed organization the ‘Bates Coun- ty Shepherds Ascoctation.” A farm, as arule, isan exception without oae or more dogs. We have yet to be convinced that taxing a dog pre- vente sald dog from killing sheep. The dog that kills sheep is theexcep- tion and why sbould all owners of zood dogs be taxed to pay for the jamages committed by the bad dog. 4 dog that kills sheep is an outlaw and can be killed on sight. But we can see no reason why our people should be deprived of the privilege of keeping a dog or compelled to pay a dig tax on him, because some oth- er fellowis raising sleep and im- agines the dog might kill one or more of them. Any tan who owns a bad or viclous dog is responsible for the acts of that dog and that ghould be sufficient. The county vourt will probably consider the matter well before resorting to the doubtful expedient of taxing the the Republican-Press ¢> slurr and discredit l’rof. Ives. B. F. Jeren, Sec’y. dogs of ths farmers of Bates county, ' ment means much to each member of the graduating class, It is an epoch in that young boy’s or girl’s life, and the board has no right to rob them of the glory of the occasion, the memory of which will linger with each participant a life-time. We believe it fs the duty of the school board and the superintendent to invite every member of the class to participate fn the exercises. Itfor reasons of their own any members do not want to avall themselves of that privilege, then the matter of excusing them could be settled in each individual case. Another custom has sprung up at our school commencements {n the past few years that we would like to se abolished and that ts charging adm!ttance to the exercise. The peo- ple pay all the costs attached to con- purchase. my to you. ducting the schools, and they have a . ; : right to view the finished product doubtful kinds. We demand their best, invariably. That means satisfaction without being charged. Itthe weath- for you. . \ er was favorable, we would lketoece the exercises held from a stand in the court house yard and make a gala day for the whole town, The Record {s very thoughtful and kind to {nquire {nto the eligibility of Mr. Ray for Alderman of the 1st ward, fearing lest his acceptance of “sewer comuissioner”’ might dis- quality him, That paper permitted a member of the water works com- pany to hold the same office in the same ward for many terms with out the semblance of a protest. Possibly personal favors m!ght have §influ- enced Mr. Austin in that matter, but as editor of so Influential @ fjournal he should have risen above those sordid reasons and “hewed to the the mark,”’ ete. in many city d Committee Meeting. The Democratic Central Committee of Bates county met at the Court House Saturday, March 23, 1907. Chairman Hook being absent, P. M. SSD LE IA IDIAADAASSLAAIALAALAADAASLISAPILADAAIIDA Y There are several good reasons why you should buy Carpets and Rugs, Lace Curtains and Draperies here—Becausé you can save good dollars on every Because we know where and when to secure our stock, and we got ahead of a rising market before the recent big advance in prices. That means econo- _ Because we buy our Carpets and Rugs and Draperies direct from the mak- ers—been doing so for years—and they know better than to try and sell us the Beanuse our stock of these furnishings is as large and varied as that found No need to go further and fare worse. Because we will cheerfully furnish estimates and make up floor coverings gnd draperies of all kinds, and hold them until wanted. Note the following:— Beautiful 9x12 Axminister rugs worth $25, sale price $19.50. A Fine Axminister rug, same size, sale price $21. Hartford Extra Superfine Axministers 9x12, sale price $23.50. Fine Axminister rugs 10-6x13-6 worth $35, sale price $30. Samples suitable for rugs $1.00, $1.25, $1.50. Fine Axministers 8-3x10-6, sale price $18.00. THESE PRICES ARE GOOD ONLY UNTIL APRIL 1ST. MATTINGS—LINOLEUMS—FLOOR OIL CLOTH, WINDOW SHADES—CURTAIN RODS, ETC. COME AND SEE US---WE WANT YOUR TRADE. Walker-Mckibben Merc Co. EGGS TAKEN SAME AS CASH. epartment stores. / WHY YOU SHOULD BUY YOYR FLOOR } COVERINGS AT THIS STORE, SLASLADSAAGCAD SALSA SA SALSA SA: Allison, of Pleasant Gap, was elected temporary chairman to preside over |) ©>—————- cs the meoting. Matters of Importance Mt, Pleasant Election. to the party conceraing the cam- iris Gen. Mad. paign were discussed and acted on, G. E, Titsworth (Dem.) a8 The following vacancies were filled} Water Anderson (Rep.) 382 | count Of re- | Collector W. J, MeAnineh (Dem,) 596 v4 | on the ecommiitee « moval of members from éhelr town ships: Miogo, R. K. Goodwin; Grand ne 8. Bvitelase (Rep.) liv a. >, or: % , geessor: iver, Ki. A. Porwer; Deer Creek, W. Taal ami 1s ia a F. Wolfe; East Boone, A. M. Frazter;| 4.1, ogie (Rep) ped Spruce, B. W. Davidson; New Home, | Constable: F. R. Swarens; Rockville, Frank Fix,| D.D. McCann (Dem.) 39 52 Committee adjourned. W. F. Jackson (Rep.) ” P.M. ALLsoN, Acting Ch’m, | Township Board: «1. B, Whisler (Dem) a | rosea G, W, Stith (Dem.) 413 . JH, Bratten (Rep.) 315 Ex-Confederate Reunion. Henty iller (Rep. bb Marmaduke Camp-ex-Confederate Justices of the Peace: . . 42 veterans {s preparing for the reunion aye tee (oem rH at Richmond, Va., in the latter part] ©. F. Boxley [Dem } 400 W. W. Ross [Rep.] 306 of —— part a = > soca LURE (ti) peu Maj. O'Neill has appointe i88] 1,8, Allison [Bep.] 805 Mary J. Griffith of this city to serve as mald of honor on this occasion. All persons in Bates county contem- A Fatal Parole. hand in their names to Maj. Thos. O'Neill, Rich Hill.—Review. Jesse B. Stevens, a paroled pris- oner, was released from jail under parole Monday morning. He start- ed on foot for his Lome in Windsor, and had reached a point nearly a mile north of Lewis, when he was struek by an M. K. & T. freight train and killed. Stevens, it is claimed, as the result of a sunstroke was partly paralyzed, partially deafand at times dementec, ‘ Lvst month he was arrested forslap- ping wife, and Justice Chapman, of Windsor, sent him to jafl for a term of ninety days. While in jall he wrote to his wife that he was growing worse, and the latter wrote a letter to Judge Den- | ton asking ttiat he be elther paroled orsent to the asylum. Parole pa- pers were signed by the Judge, and on Monday morning the prisoner OUR SOAA FOUNTAIN Is Now Open We are better prepared plating attending are requested $0 | srenry co, Democrat. than ever to give you first-class service. | theatrical occasion that youcan well “The Holy City.” Just now when the country ts flooded with cheap clap trap melo- dromas, it will be refreshing to know thé we are soon to have “The Holy City,” a play dealing wholly with remember. Butler opera house Mon- day, April 1st, 1907. We carry a full line of JAP=A=LAC. Have just received a large shipment. Several new colors have been added. We have have them. Nothing so good for making your furniture, wood work or {ron work look like new as Jap-a-Lac. Comein and get a sample can and a booklet telling all about it. Rally Day. Services begin at 10:45. pany: Special music and reports from all | departments Y. P. 8. C. E. 6:45, | 2th day of April, 1907, 1 will, at my office in Evening. services 8:00 Sermon sub-| hear. adjust and allow demands ‘and claims the great Book of John. Thisis a ject: “The Resurrection.” Every. | s#ainst the estate and effects of the Bates Coun~ acer i to be present. | DEWITT C CHASTAIN We have sold itfor two years and it has given absolute and entire satisfaction. Price, 15c Can up. A. H. Culver Furniture Co, Headquartes for Good Foraiture. Trustee's Sale. Whereas, 8. M. Evey and Edna Leys Evey, his wife, by their deed of trust dated August 22nd, 1902, and recorded in the Recorder’s office withi. and for Ba.es county, Missouri, in book No. 178 page 127, couveyed to the undersigned trustee the following described real estate ly- ing and being situate in the county of Bates anil state of Missouri, to-wit: The west half of tue southeast quarter of sec- tion twenty-two (22) township forty-two (42) of range thirty-three (33) Bates county, Mo., con- taining 80 acres more or les accor Jing to gov- ernmenteurvey; which conveyance was made in trust to sceure the payment of one promissor: note fully described in said deed of trust; ani whereas, default has been made in the payment of the principal and interest of the note and the same is now past due and un- . Now therefore, at the requestof the legal older of said note and pursuant to the condi- tions of said deed of trust, I will proceed to sgl the above described premises at public vendue, to the highest bidder fo. cash, at she east front by Sheriff Hall. CLay's |" ———— Prescription Druggist Car load of Texas Red Rust Proof What you buy we stand by. Seed Oate for sale. \ | Propin’s ExEvator Co nee -—| door of the court house in the city of Bui county of Bates and state of Missowr! on aaa -” Friday, April 19th, 1907, between the hours of 9 o’clock pba og im the afternoon of , 7. Ey nyt for said debt, interest ERS, Trustee. Sid ‘and cos! Christian Church. | Notice to Creditors. Bible School 9:30. Koli Call or Greditors Bates County Investment Com Notice is hereby given that on Friday, the the city of Butler, Bates County, Missouri, ty Investment Compa 1% it Assignee Bates Co. Invest. Co. MRS. T. L. FISK SAYS: For the very best results obtainable in pastry cooking I al- qways ue WHITE LOAF FLOUR, and feel sure that I can always depend upon it. Two kinds of flour in the same sack. Hard wheat for light bread, and soft wheat for pastry use. White Loaf, the blended flour will please HER $1.15 per sack. Two sacks, $2.25: Pay for it with Butter, Chickens or Eggs. HOLLOWAYS ‘ “Clean Giresery. aos