The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, February 27, 1908, Page 7

| lard, was surprised by his neighbors jand friends on Feb. 23rd it being his |67sh birthday. They brought well filled baskets and enjoyeda feast and ood time. The old gentleman lives alone and this remembrance by his neighbors was & grea’ treat to him and was highly appreciated. *The Daylight Store” ANY NEW THINGS D SHOW YC _*é We are pleased to note the candi- dacy of our friend, County © Yeacy Combs, subjcet to the } of the Democratic party. He wante t» be County Treasurer, and we see uo reason why hes iould not have the nomination. He did the righs| thing by the tax payers of Howard | towrsi!p by appotnting a deputy bere at Hume, making {t quite cou- venient for our people. His chances for the nomination are quite flatter- ing—down here in Howard at least. | —Hume Telephone. Oo February 13%h was the S4th) birthday of Grandma Suodgrass and was appropriately celebrated by a gathering of the children and grand | children, at her home near Spruce. | The children were ali present, viz: | Robert, Jefferson, J. F and J. EB.) Snodgre ss, Mra. Jennie Barnett and Mrs Nanwie Barnett and families. A deligit'ulday was spent at this happy reunion. Grandma Snod- grass Is an early settler, one of Bates county’s loveable old ladies | and {8 revered by all the neighbors SUITS -$7.50 to $20. Boys and Childrens $2 to $7.50. The Best Stock of MEN’S AND BOYS’ SHOES in Butler si here. We are Showing all _ {the Latest Styles 4 MEN'S, YOUTHS’ si AND CHILDREN’S Spring Suits PRICES WITHIN - REACH OF EVERYONE WANTING GOOD CLOTHES. JOE MEYER, The Clothier. and friends. Tue Times feels ike congratulat- {ng the recent grand jury upon its argest Stock--Lowest Prices sensible and comprehensive report. 2 r igs pr Good Quality Merchandise Copyright 1908 by Hart Schaffner & Marx and sane.” Itmade some admira ' STYLE--FIT--QUALITY, rentimental bysterla, which has reached {ts advanced stages In public! matters in the past few years, and political b'as. Is. was {n session a long time, but the great number of indictments found showed they were doing their work well and thoroughly without any desire for band wagon attachments. A dastardly att-mpt was made to wreck, for the purpose of robbery, the “Bankers Special” on the Mis- sourl Paclfic between Kansas City and St. Louls Friday night, on the historic grade pear Otterville where the Jamesand Younger boys once held upa Mo. Pac. Passenger and secured $17,000. A rail had been removed anda fire builtin the middle of the track but the robbery was frustrated by a freight trian coming from the east, half hour before the passenger was due. The freight train was ditched and three tralnmen were killed. Secret service men were hur- ried tothe scene, but no tangible clue was obtained up to the latest accounts. Judge C. F. Boxley united in mar- riage on Wednesday morning, Feb. 26, Ora A. Miller, Spruce, Mo., to Miss Bertha M. Timmons, Adrian, Mo. At the close of the ceremony Judge Boxley in a brusk manner turned to the young lady and sald: “You seem to be & business woman, go yo Tho new spring shoes are here. Snappy and up-to-date. You will do well to look at them. Balance of furs and cloaks at halt price—Walker-McKibbens. Wm. Thomas, colored, a noted Walker-McK{bben. police court character, was given 30 ’ days by Judge Boxley, Wednesday An anarchist shot and instantly morning. Thomas was charged with killed Rev. Father Leo Helorichs at »ppropriating a suck of shorts from Denver Sunday mornitig at the al- Norfleet & Ream’s grocery store. tar, while the father was in the act of admintetering sacrament. He was an Itallan shoe maker. He was up Comeandeee them. _ arrested, confessed to belng an an Walker-McKtbben. —archest with a epectal hatred toward Henry Thomas Britt, aged 82 4l! priests. . Jackson, who went to Claude, ; ile. as, last fall for his health, has Prep retin n'y diggs 4 pn pod A Mrs, Sarah Mller has been ar fpturned to his home near Rockville. chjidren, Edgar Britt, of Round Prai- hor of polscned 6 Madi box of poisoned candy to the home jarried, by Probate Judge J.A. "% and Mrs, Alice Todd, of Vernon of Chas, Miller, of Armourdale, from vers Wednesday morning, Febru- County. the effects of which, the four year old Drexel, Mo., {s fitting up an up to- Jate and modern opera house. _A Nevada man has In his posses fon a tax receipt for $1 32 for taxes paid in Kentucky in 1786. Warrensburg Lodge, B. P. OE initiated inso the mysteries of that prder 59 new members last week. p Due ie erin Geow": atasodinent tue ihe White Persian lawn on sale at 12 District of Columbia, was defeated in he House by a vote of 140 to 59. New aellk waistings worth 75c at 68e per yard—Hill’s Cas) Store. George Gilkeson was down from Is was what might be termed “safe| Warrensbura the last of the week He {8 assisting in organizing a trust ble recommendations, and eschewed company and informed us that the prospecte for success {8 very flatter ing. Mr. Gilkeson will be one of the active officers of the company. New things in white goods and fancy waistings at Hill's Cash Store In-company with Prof. C.A Burke, we acknowledge 4 pleasant call from L. C. Larrimer, of Adrian, Mich, He {sa brother of Mrs. C. A. Burke and was spending afew days here. He formerly lived at Holden, Mo., and was on his way to Texas to estab Hsh anagency for the Withington woven wire fence company, of which he {fs president. New apron gingham 5c per yard— Hill’s Cash Store. Walter S Arnold has been elected representative from this the 12h district to the grand lodge, I O O F. for two years. The 12th district {s composed of all the lodges fn Bates county, nine {n number, with the exception of Rockville, which is attached to another district. Mr Arnold has been secretary of Bates Lodge 180, for a loug term of years His effictency {n that position and his active work asan Odd Fellow makes him an invaluable member. Bleeched muslin 5c per yard—Hill’s Paul Walton orders his paper changed to I's, Collins, Col., where they are stopping for the present. Our $1.00 black silk is a very su- perfor quality, Warranted, and worth $1 25—Hill’s Cash Store. Mr. and Mrs. ©, H. Bryant have moved to Ohio, St. Clair county, and ordered Tae Times to thelr ad- dress. See ournew spring dress goods $1.25 quality at $1.00 per yard— Hill's Cash Store, George Beat, who had been hold- fuga position with the Swift Pack- ing Company at Kansas City, re- surned hoie the last of the week, W. J. Bullock was {n Butler Tues- day seeing the boys about who they want for sheriff next time, We ac- knowledge a pleasant call. BARGAINS! 1 pair cheap farm mares, welgh about 1200 pounds. 1 drafs mare, 1400 pounds, tn foal. 10 head 38-year-old mules. 1 gelding 154 hands high 1 extra good double buggy harness. 1 second hand team harness. 1 good second-hand wagon. 1 Sayers & Scovill buggy, nearly 2 The grand lodge will meet this year new. : 4 Excelsior Springs some time {1 _ 1 yood second-hand Sayers & Sco- i ay: vill buggy. ry 26, Noel Bellier to Miss Rachel yy ; daughter Ruth, died some daye ago. holare, both of Rich Hill. Walker-McKibben. He suspect had troubts - with the Miller family and made several A suit has been filed {n Vernon The new Masonic Hall at Appleton threats. re $1,000 damages for slan- City, which occupies the second KLOW Wh th a e ir gage is?’ She replied in the affirma- tive. “Well,” said the Judge as he handed her the certificate, ‘This fs a chattel mortgage on this young man, don’t foreclose unless you have to, but ff it becomes necessary, come down hard.” But the young woman seemed “onfident that such steps would be unnecessary as she turned the “chattel mortgage” over to her husband. ; The following good friends have favored us with renewal since our last issue: John Jenkins, Butler, new; HS Williams, Butler; F M Rich, Spruce; Henry Mudd, Adrian; John O'Dea, Passate; Prof C A Burke, But- ler; C H Bryant, Ohio, Mo, new; W F Jones, Bellefonte, Ark; H W Jenkins, Butler; B-W Kelley, Kansas City; J W Moles, Butler; H T Wolfe, Chan- We are in receipt of a copy of the fifty-eighth annual report of the pub- lic schools of Missouri, by the state superintendent. This {s Mr. Gass’ first report and {s chuck full of valu Extra good value in long cloth at able information respecting the 15¢ yd—Walker-McKibben. schools of the state. It 1s complete, Harry W. Jenkiné was a pleasant comprehensive and shows much care caller while in thecity Saturday. in comptlation. Harry is a candidate for county § C.Lynnan old and highly re- treasurer and is endeavoring to let spected citizen of this county died at his light so shine that all Democrats his home tn this city Friday morning will know that fact. after a protracted illness. He was a member of the G. A. R Post, of But- New window shades—Walker-Mc- ig He was GG years of age. Fu- Kibbens. neral services were conducted from JW. Moles, @ prosperous young the residence Saturday afternoon farmer of Shawnee, was & pleasant snd interment was mace tn ; H the plaintiff alleging that de- story of the Fires National Bank ndant said that he bad been steal- | building, will be dedicated March g chickens. 7th. The lodge room {s sald to be ; the finest in southwest Missourt. ‘A woman waiting fora train at the Dnion station at Nevada, in attempt gz to find her weight on a penny in e slot machine, drooped a five dol- sr gold piece in the slot. Bruce Steele orders his paper fanged from Lamar to Grenada, b1., and has his name enrolled on ehonor list by having his dates ahead to 1910. d Hook, the yore ~ with gedguarters at Appleton eh rae gBotler Tuesday on business before | ‘ash Store. - —-MeFarland-& Sons, — dler, Okla; Rev A H Lewis, Merwin; D A Colyer, Butler; John Schenrich, Adrian; J M McCandless, Greeley, Col; Mrs SE Taggart, Jasper; Ei A Hook, Appleton City; J P Thurman, Wichita, Kan; Ed Doke, Foster, uew; Carl Henry, Butler; W J Bullock, Adrian; W B Cole, Appleton City; Bruce Steele, Granada, Col; J 8S Francisco, Butler; Judge Jno. W. McFadden, Virginia. The young ladies and young gentle men of Schell City are engaging in quite a controversy as toeach oth er’s views as regards matrimony. A short time ago there appeared iu the Schell City Newa, @ long letter con- demning the boys of that place for several shortcomings, but two counts were emphasized, that the boys did not plan entertainment for the girls and did not shave often enough to eult the writer. This communica- caller on Monday. = was te bege cemetery. with his cousin, Jesse Moles, closing : up thedeal whereby thelatter became | _ The Missour! Republican commit | tee not only refused to censure Sub- Wright place in | or an treasurer Aikins for the mysterious | disappearance of $61,000 trom his Beautiful embroideries and laces office, but indorsed the efforts being on sale 5c up—Walker-McKibben. = made by Senator Warner to have | | iit | Sarah F. Smith, the widow of Gtd- | the general government relleve him from responsibility. Missouri Repub |eon W. Smith, who died at his home | jjcang welt held to the doctrine of |n Pleasant Gap January 28, 1908, | “addition, division and aflence.”— |received a draft February 24, for Qgceola Democrat. | $2,000 the amount of insurance car-| | tled by the deceased tn the M.W..A.| Hon. J. Emmet Hook was up from {bis fine country home on Roun | New rugs and linoleums all elses | Prairie the lust of the week, accom- ‘and grades at lowest prices. | panied by his wil a that bo Walker-McKibbens. Le y his wife and that boy. | ‘He Times acknowledged 4 pleasant | J. P. Thomas and Frank Swearens | call from Mr. Hook. Hele chairman lot New Home, were {no Butler on | of the Bates count; central commit- Monday. They informed us ofthe|tee'and sald he thought he would critical {llness of Mrs. David Liven- | call the committee together the last probate court. We acknowledge easant call. good. The attending physicians, | of March or firet of April for the pur-| + d, Marrtageable Girl.” || Dre. Lusk and Rhodes had given her |pose of arranging to send dele- or bese pag aie ad up. fm hao ge ope ioe plan her in a letter signed “Marrlageable 4 rm Pow ve only 39c per| vention and for such other matters ~ peed de teen wae Py srt gota aca sind as may come before the committee. | piace were too frivilous and implied that the nearest to theirideal girl the young men of that place could find wasa picture which hangs on the walls of their club. Christian Church Notes. “The Romance of Achlevement”— The Rich Hill Review reports that Frank Kiltz {s quarantined at his his home in that town with a mild attack of small pox. Frank says he| ofthe binder twine plant operated must have caught !¥ on the train a8 | by the state at the penitentiary, was he recently maden trip to Nevada/qxed. For the harvest of 1908 the and out in Kansas. prison twine will be sold on orders of At a meeting of the Board of Pris- on Inspectors and Warden Hall last week the selling price of the product 4 ‘Toobtain the best appearance, the || Some wonderfol bargains in mens | 1000 pounds and over at 8% cents) ieosure by Jas.S. Myers, of Kansas | most up-to-date Style and the most II | hats at 98c to close them out—Hill’s | Per pound. The will ? Bi.) City, Kans., Thursday evening Feb. + durable Service, the shoe to wear is Il | Caah Store. cents pound on orders 97. 8 o'clock. y the Florsheim Shoe. } than 1000 pounds. Next Sunday offering for Foreign An attempt was made to burn the remind cor-| Missions and sermon will relate to Toces must ‘Most Styles, $5 & $6 Scales hotel at Muskogee, Okla., make... _ ome Yantred delegates Amy Coed de cl 9g vermo8, “The Conversion cratic asleep man.” Come. boggy oa oe » by be ‘ J. B. Mavrinte, Preacher. Seer of ie varus rooms. Last Call For Taxes. underwear is the best. All Alltaxes must be paid by February wuighte: al 29th or will be turned back, de- +9 oh Aad Y. C. Comss, Col. 1b To make room for our Spring Stock and * close out some odd lots we are Slaughtering Prices Mens $3.50 shoes for...... .$2.79 Mens $2.25 shoes for....... 1.69 Mens $1.75 shoes for....... 1.50 Womens $3.00 shoes for. ..$2.26 Womens $2.00 shoes for... 1.58 Womens $1.75 shoes for... 1.37 Womens $1.25 shoes for... {,05 Childrens $1.98 shoes for... $1.42 -Childrens $1.50 shoes for... 1.21 Childrens $1.25 shoes for... 99 Childrens 85c shoes for..... .68 See our Swell Line of Spring Oxfords - and Slippers. HillsCash Store The Store for Bargains. Eggs taken same as cash.