The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, February 20, 1908, Page 3

a Be VOL. XXX: BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1908. ipnini: Canteen Association has just been | Virginia. formed in New York for the purpose Thomas Famuliner, of Garden City, of working for the pobre ated Mo., is visiting his uncle P. M. Fa: of the canteen at army posts. The muliner and hie sister, who fe teach- | association will be incorporated and ing school at Bethel. The young will use its efforts to induce congress people made him welcome, both to repeal the law forbiddidg the sale young ladies and young men. of beer and light wines at Army Mise May Bard left Saturday night Posts.” Henry B. Fry, a lawyer for St, Louts where ehe will remain @ and leading spirit in the new aseoci- week, then ehe will return to her aston, has this to say about tt: “The place of bustuess at Republic, Mo. abolition of the canteen is conc ded Entertainment and debate at py military men of long experience Piainview school house Friday night, ¢> have been one of the most unwise Feb. 21. We expect the young folks movements ever put into effect.” will have a good time. This is the opinion of General J. Maud Seelinger, of Busler, whois Franklin Bell, Chief of staff of the teaching school at Grandview, at-| Army, General George B. Loud of tended preaching “at the Christian Now York, and Secretary ‘Tats, church Sabbath, “Pretty good for lecal optiva f ike Misa Rachel Park lefts Thursday ot | go stad by.” last week for Baldwin, Kas., by way) Clarence Owens, of Neb, who had of Kansas City where she expects 40 been visiting his annt Mre, Peter spend a day and night before golng Crook and other relativesfor & week, to Baldwin to visit her sister, Mré -eturned to Butler Saturday Wm, Pyle. ‘ Qilte a number gathered ut the Ray MeCaun lett Tuesday of last yrave yard last Thursday and put week for Kansas to look’ after Lis yp hitch racks, Grandpa Harding claim. His sister Maggle went wlth ger belng the best hand on the jb him as faras Paola, Kan., 60 visit Wille Rubel and Walter Wolfe at relatives, vended the ble horse eale near Ain Prevching at MoE Charen next sterdam last week Sabbath at 11a. im. and night We see by she Border T Thomas Constable has rented she ghat the farmers do not ride in thelr old Winfield Steel iarm, now Scully’s, carriages to Hume but ride oa thelr and will move there from Cass coun road drags.” 16 may be a litvle hard ty, Mo, this spring. on the rider but {tis the making of The Republicaas held their conven: | good roads. tion at Virginla Saturday to elect” Mr. and Mra. Charley Allen, of delegates to the County Convention Northern Lowa, and Mr. Braton, of next Friday iu Butler, We heard Butler, spent Sabbath with Truman nothing about local option. The Gilbert and wife, Bible says “irom the abundance of = Mrs. W. J. Bard has 15 stands of the heart the mouth speaketh” We bees for sale, all in good shape. have thought ull the time that local W, W. Park and Aaron were on option did not lay heavy on the the griping lists Monday. heart or they would nottalk about The Virgtola school will cloee Fri, a man that was reported in favor of day. the canteea gulng wish the army., Mrs. Ben Shelby is quite poorly at Soldiers whose aystems are soaked present. with beer {istek or wounded donot! Ell Stephens {s keeping bachelor’s readily get well, Japs have the ad hall for a week, AARON vantege over American troops in! this respect, their bodles are not pre lephone BOARD, by day or week. Meals a served {n beer, Kansas Clty Star, specialty. 105 Ft. Scott street, Bus- Mrs. B. J. BERRY. Tuesday, Dec 17,1907 —“‘The Army ler, Mo. 8-tf A Few Prices to Compare With Others: mrnanas Fresh fig bar-cakes, regular price per pound 20e; our price 10c. ) Fresh date bar-cakes, regular price per pound 20c; our price 10c. , Fresh prune bar-cakes, regular price 20c pound; our price 10c. » Beat 3-coat graniteware, regular price 50c; our price 40c. Good 1-!b can oysters, regular price 10c to 12 per can; our price 3 tor 25c. ‘ Jello, any flavor, regular price 10c straight; our rice 3 for 25. 5 th oats with chinaware, regular price 30c; our price 25e. Imperial tea, regular price 40c; our price 25c. African Java coffee, A brand, regular price 25¢ pound; our price 20c. Flake hominy, regular price 5c pound; our price 3 tor 10c, 8 for 25c. Pickles, regular price 35c per gallon; our price 25. ‘ 3 tb can tomatoes, best quality, regular price 12%, our price 10c per can. We now have sbout 125 bushels of onton sets, which we bought early, andcan make you a price cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere today. We have all our garden seeds in, bulk or package. Fresh Kansas H seed 2 packages for Sc, same size you pay 5c straight for, a sav- ing of one half. This makes every 10c get you 20c worth of seed. We have fancy illuetrated catalogues of all garden seeds. You may get one free for the asking by mall or phone. § 4 Oyster shell, per pound 1c, per ews. 90c. Navy beans, others give 5 pounds for 25e; our price 5 pounds 25c. Crackers, regular price by box, 8¢ pound; our price 6c. We are in better shape this year to fill orders than ever before. Send in your order by mail, we guarantee satle- faction or money refunded. Norfleet é Ream Independent Grocery‘and Hardware Store, | BUTLER, MO. ee Passaic Notes. Had quite a rato and snow on Fri- day, commenced on Thursday night while at church, but we trast the most of them ot home without get- ting much wet. ‘There was not any church on Friday night on account ot bad weather and roads. Rev. Karr and wife left here on Sat- urday for thelr appointment at Deer- field, Mo, where he ts expected to preach on Sunday. He was here something over « week and preached tor our pastor, while we were here, and we believe he and ble wite made some warm friends during their stay among us, and hope to see them among usagain, for we like to have thegood folks we can get to come nnd see ue. - Mrs. Charles Timmons has been on the sick Hat, but is improving. Mra Richard Wilcox came over to our town on Saturday afternoon and did some trading. Mre Helen Koop has been contined to her room for the laet few days, but fa able to be up at this writlig. Ds Foster, of Butler, was eatied to wee her about the middle of the week, Our pastor and wife and Rev. Karr and wite were the guests of Mr and Mrs. Geo, Brummett on Friday for dinner Miss Verna Brummett was {n But- ler on Savurday on her way on the train, Mra; Cailahan took a trip to Kan- sas Ofty on Friday. Our pastor did not go to his ap- polntment on last Saturday, but stayed and preached at Paasate Sun- day, morning and night. There were two converstons on Sunday night, making thirteen conversions at Pas ie wand six ab Mt. Vernon, making nineteen in all, I belleve, 1s reported. There were three that united with the church on Sunday ,morning; one was baptized. The meeting is till golag on, and all have a cordial invitation to attend the services. On Monday tbere was an anplver- sary at Charles Jenkine’, who lives two and a quarter miles southwest othere. It was the 10th year of their married lite, and, of course, they re- celved several pieces of tinware, and about 67 of his neighbors came in on bim by surprise and took their dinner with them, and the table was copiously spread with good things to eat. All seemed to enjoy the occasion, and came away feellag that they had a good time. Mr. Jenkins, we understand, has sold his farm, and 1s golng to move over in the Mt. Olive neighborhood. He has the best wishes of his many friends. Grandpa Church {s on the sick list; not able to be out. There was a Sunday School class meeting at Miss Vesti Rice’s on Sat- urday afternoon, but only four inat- tendance. Ice cream and cake were served. ALPHA. Adrian Notes. From the Journal. A large number of Adrian people maladies and some are quite serlous- ly sick. Lee Stith wascalled to Blue Mound, serfous illness of his father. Monday he phoned friends here that his fath- er died on that date. Ed. Hardman writes from Wenat- county colony there is thriving and ous and contented. The farmers In this viclalty are be- ginning to name and register their new law. The following names have been reported to the office: R P. Harper’s, “Meadowbrook,” A. J. Erhart’s, “Greenlawn.” The judgment and costs in thecase of Broughton vs the City of Adrian have been pald fn full. On account of the serious {Illness of Mr. Jordan, the Farmer’s Institute to have taken place on Feb. 14 has been indefinately postponed: The wolf drive held northwest of Adrian last Friday was quite excit- ing and one coyote was put out of commission. Several wolves escaped through the lines, Two hundred they all enjoyed the sport. The jack jmen participated in the drive and \ rabbit crop was materially reduced. ' are suffering from the prevailing Kansas, Saturday on account of the chee, Washington that the Bates that every member there fe prosper: farme under the provisions of the Southwest Summit. The heavy rain of Thursday even- ing and Friday put a step to the farmers, who were going to do 80 much plowing. We think the “grip” has vielted every family in the township and ev ery member of each family. All are, getting better at this writing. 7 Cattle buyers made their appear: | ance !n the nelghborhood a few days | since; the first thas have been seen since the pante, Several sol to them. Washtogton’s birthday tx close at hand. Yet how many of our schools will observe this day by having ap- propriate exercises? How can we expect our children to be loyal to thetr country or ever be patrioste, unless our school teachers arouse to duty and teach it in our schools?) Les the children show their patriot | lst if nothing more than to pub up! the stars aud stripes on the achool! house. Two young boys wok she western | fever and lds their homes by the | Hyhé ot the moon las’ Monday might | Tramp life was rather woree than they had planned for and alter sev eral. rough experteuces wid scanty meals ‘Phey wandered back to their friends wit!) renewed vows that they would not try ib again, They were gone five days. 3 E. Black bas lost seversi sheep Grandma Brixner is sprite poorly | at this writing: Mrs. A. D. Brixuer’s elster, of Kan- sus Clty, ts spending a few days among her friende. : | Plunket & Smith are duwa about 15 fees with the well shey are pute | ting down for C.D. Batley. James Nuckols and wife will go to! Kuneas In a few days to visit his sls ter. * It 1s time this neighborhood awoke from their “Rip Van Winkle” lumber and quaker meetings, and in the near future something is going to hap- pen. Those who can’t and don't want to keep up with the band wagon will have to lean on the fence and see the rest go by X Foster Notes. Geo, Badgett went to Kansas City Tuesday. He returned home Thure- day. He went after his elster, Pearl, who has been in the city to be doc- tored. Clarence Swarens was in Merwin on business last week. Revs. Shannon, Lint and Rapard visited our schools Thursday of last week, Each gave a good and inter- esting talk, which was very much ap: preclated by all. | Nonaand Mamie Swarens and Miss | Bowman, of New Home, visited last week with Mrs. Clarence Swarens. Mrs. Susan Tucker and little Gladys, of Butler, visited Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Jennings. Mrs. Frankie Downer, who had been visiting {n Drexel, Mo., came home Sunday. The series of meetings, which were held by the Methodist churches, clos- ed Sunday evening, Feb. 16, there be {ng about 18 converts. Sorry tosay Harness, Saddles, Buggies, Carriages, Road and Spring Wagons. Milburn Farm Wagons. We are the only Harness Makers in the town. Employing only first-class workmen, using the very best leather and making the Best Harness sold in the county; every part of which is strictly first-class and guaranteed. We have a fine line of up-to-date Sayers & Scovill and Columbia Buggies, Carriages, Etc. in stock. If you are needing anything in this line don’t fail to look at these Buggies. We are making some special prices in Lap Robes and Horse Blankets that are worth looking alter. Tents and Wagon Sheets for sale or rent. Red Rope and Rubber Roofing, axle grease, harness oil, etc. Second-hand harness and vehicles on band at all times. : We will oil your harness for one dollar. McFarland & Sons. ek A LATA ARI i NB SOT et MR MNES UN LN A AA AAA 8 8 ANNIE NEAR A HOLOCAUST, anion con ee he situ stion ane The Adeinnd ilwit i able eiberprise Issued Boiler in Adaian Schooi Build- Mayor Dowell recomine ing Blew Up Hurling 60 public thanksgiving services be hel | F ‘ fc he preservation of eo canny Children Info Basement, \" "bern hal cc What came neat being « dreadful holocaust, was the explosion of the botler inthe basement of the High School building at Adrian on last Friday, during the morning chapel Ballard Notes. Jauzhter ' A'vy 1 Mr. ‘The two year-old ¢ Highiey died at the hom hour, It was a terrific explosion and tng Wednesday of last week The the boiler was torn all to pleces. The remains were taken to Gra'ntield, primary room's directly over the Kansas, their home for burlal boiler pls. Miss Maud Morgan, the M.oM. Greer purchased the Will Howard farm southwest ©! town, Mr. Howard bought Mr. May's farm, known ae the Will Hooper place, We understand Mr. and Mrs. Muay will spend the coming summer with rela- tives in Kentucky. teacher, with sixty pupils occupled this room. The floor was thrown up in thecenter, hurling the children both ways, and then sank into the basement, about eight feet, carrying the teacher and the greater number Adame, where the parents were Visib- _ the meetings could not continue. There was much good done, and we hope a good harvest may be reaped for years to come from the good seeds, which have been sown by Bro. Shannon. Thecitizens of Foster. are fortunate to have the opportunity of hearing such an able speaker. Our town would be much better off, if we could have such men visit our community more frequently. Rooms land 2 of the Foster school will give a Washington entertaln- ment February 22nd at Salem church for the benefit of the cemetery asso- clation. Admission 10c. Children under age of six admitted free. Let every one who can, attend and help the good cause along, as the ceme- tery grounds need to be improved. Topsy. Farm For Sale. Eighty acres improved, west halt north east quarter, section eight, Summit township. Fifty dollars acre, terms almost like rent. Will take team as part of 1st payment. M. G. KENDALL 603 Merchants: Laclede bony | 16-44" * St. Louis, Mo. of pupils. Some of the children were caught on @ Darrow section of the floor. atone corner, which remained intact. The basement was filled with scalding steam and smoke, resem- bling a pit in the infernal regions, and into thie seething caldron, with out & moments hesitation, sprang Superintendent Hoover and thy fol lowing bray lads: Gerald Bates, L). Griffin, Virgil Proctor, Will Stone, Roscoe Lentz, John Dowell and Pres: ton Mullins. The work of rescué tol- ree rapidly. Little ones were pass ef dut to willing hands above ant cared for. Mise Morgan was found pintoned beneath a section of boiler. bus told the workers to rescue the children first. Her tnjuries in burns and bruises were severe. Allthe childrei were more or les* {njored by the fall and burned by steam, butthe more serious were Herman Maple; Raymond~s,eeler, Hazal Arndt, Bernard Harper, Irene Carpenter, Mary Parish snd Nellie Wright, fortunately none of theee fatally. The teachers in all the other rooms succeeded in getting their scholars out without a panic. Room No. 2, adjoining the primary room, was badly wrecked, several boards were blown from the floor, the joists loos- ened, but the floor held intact. Osher and later reports are that & young son of M. B. Spangler was seriously injured, his hands nearly blown off and his body badly ecald- ed. The sons of Joseph Groves, Misses Myrtle Warford, ‘Voodle ahd Bessie Hays visited fn Adrian last week, and attended rev.rnl sets vices conducted by Evang: bet Dew and wile, Kuneas City, C© B. Hendrix. and wife are rejoie- ing over the arrival ¢ fa Hetle daugh- ter at thelr home Feb. 17.. Perue. Another Old Settler Gone. Mrs. Rebecca Eckles dled st her home one mile south of Peru, on Tuesday, Feb’y 18th, at 10 o'clock, of old age complicated by lngrippe. Mrs. Eckles was living with ber son, Edward Eekles, at the old home place. She was 77 years of age, and had lived on that farm for 41 years. Her husband, James Hekles, died sev- eral years ago. She leaves two boys, Edward and Stephen, of Kan- sas City, and four girls, Mrs. Ed. R. Hall, Mrs Lizzle Frow, of Bates coun- ty, Mrs. B. M. Bales, of Texas, and Mrs. John Goff, of Big Timber, Mont. Mre. M. M. Carroll, deceased, was a daughter of Mrs. Eckles. Funeral services will be conducted from the family home to-day, Thursday, Feb. 20th, °08, and interment toade {fn ,Double Branches cemetery. And ‘thus is another old mother in Israel wathered to her fathers. BURPEE’S SEEDS THAT GROW } BEST BY TEST. — saree fo > ae | Will soon have W. Atlee Burpee’s jarence Mapes and Mrs. Dora Slob: | 14) jing of bulk garden seeds, with all ger, and daughters of Clinton Arndt, ite late specialties. Remember, Bur- W. 0. Wilbite, Claton Woods, Rev pee grows bis own seed, and they are Shelton and Warren Parish were! .)) true to name. seriously {njured. The little son of Will J. Bullock was blown through a window and badly cut and brufsed. Offers of medical and other as risistance was immediately sent by | Mayor Owen and others of Butler | on receipt of news of the greatcalam- {ty, but we wore assured that the Adrian people had the matter well fo | Will alao have Blue Grave, White Clover, Dwarf Essex, Rape Seed; oes, Rakes, Spades and shovels, all bright, new goods J. D. DEACON, SOUTH SIDE SQUARE, “ront end of Hayden Ray's Tin Shop, BUTLER, - - MO, ‘