The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, August 13, 1908, Page 8

PEOPLE’S BANK Just What its Name Indicates. Start right by opening an account with this bank. It is clean, strong and managed by experienced and conservative men, men who have been tried for years in positions of honor and trust. With it are connected many of our best home people which as we all well know is the best index to the strength and permanen- cy of any institution. You are offeréd absolute safety for your deposits and the deserving borrower is accommodated, It makes no difference if your business is small it will be appreciated and given care- ful attention by the People's Bank, Butler, Mo. Come and Get Acquainted with Us. J. R. JENKINS, President. C. A. LANE, Vice-President. WESLEY DENTON, Cashier Col, Jas. H. Sisson Dead. James Henry Sisson died at his rooms in this clty some time Thurs- chlet opponent, but both were de- feated {n the primary Another candidate for Representative includ- ed $17 50 in ttems of from $2.50 to day night. His death was discover- #5 as “presente to frlenda.”” George ed-by his landlady, Mra Cummins, 1 Wileon, Democratic nominee for Friday morning Col Stason bad Representative trom Greer county, Included {n his statements $150 for shoelng a horse, Vote Was Fair, Says Shannon. Republic. * “Phe vote for Cowherd tn Jackson county was’ fairly cast aud fairly counted,” sald Joseph B. Shannon, vnin bad bealth for # long thne sud had forthe past few weeks been eontined to his home. His wife and alidren were notified and all arrived hereon Saturday Funeral services vere conducted early Sanday morn ing fromthe ME Church, South, by the pastor, Rey. ;Vivfon, and the remalns were taken to Spruce Kansas City polftical leader, in St. bownship for burial. aul Col. Savon was a Virginian, born “AsL told felends in St. Loulasome fi 1845, He enlisted In the Confed erage army when & boy of 15 and time ago,” continued Shannon, “Cowberd had no cpposition in Kan- served four years, He was never 8a8 Clty, while @ strong antagonlam thoroughly reconstructed, but be to Judge Wallace developed.” ved that the old Johnonte Reb was Shannon fe a leader of a faction in (bho salt ofthe earth Heeame to Kansas City which was not entirely Kates county in 1870 and married in accord with other Democratle Mise Pouwus, of Spruce township, chieftains in regard to city andcoun- To this union seven children were | ty officers, but all factions, {t was born, allliviog snd with the widow Stated, got together when ft came to prevent at woe funeral, Thechtidren voting for Cowherd, ure: Oscar P Sisson, of Springfield, “He recelved almost the united ROE Siskou, of St Louis; Mrs. L support of the Democrats of hishome Allen, of Nevada, Mre JW. Free. town,” sald Shannon. moi, Leslie and Margerite Bunan, fisean, of Kannan Cite Licenses Granted Elgert Bros. Col. Stason was a kind-hearted and Gus Teft. invn, loyal vo bts friends, Hehada The county court on Monday end- large acquatotanee and was very Popular throughout the county ed @ controversy ef several days by granting dramshop licenses to Elgert Bros. and to Gus Teft, of Rich Hill So strong @ contest against the granting of these licenses by the Ant!-Saloon League that a majority ofthe court decided to re yulre two- thirds of the property owners of the blocks a8 petitioners instead of the customary majority. Thos. W. Silvers represented the antt-ealoon legaue and W. O. Jack- Riddle’s son, the petitioners. Freak Items in “Expenses.” Guthrie, Ok., Aug. 10 —* Fined for whipping William Stacey, $11,” is one of the {seme included in therworn expense sinsement filed by Doctor A. S. Riddle, of Chickasha, a member of the lust Legislature and # candidate for re-election Stacey apparently was »ne of the leading banke of our coun- ty. Is is well organized, having for ite stockholders some of our very best people, all belng residents of this county. The stockholders of this in- stitution have selected for its man- agement 4 strong board of directors composed of the following well known gentlemen: J. M. Chrissy, Wm. Selinger, CA Lane, J. R. Jenkine, J. E. Thompson, J. W. Eggleson, E. E. Morilla, T. W. Lega, R. A. Piggott, R. F. Harper, J. R. Simpson, B. P. Powell, M. A Carroll, C. R. Radford, W. A. Simp- son, Alva Deerwester, Wesley Den- ton. They are all successful business men, the majority of them being sub- stantial farmers. The directors have selected for the ‘officers of the bank, J. R. Jenkins, president; C. A. Lane, vice-president, and Wesley Denton, cashier. Mr Jenkins {s well known as a banker. He has served the people in and near Basler in that capacity for more than twenty years. His coneerva- tiem and ability in his chosen voca- tion fs valuable to our people, which with his integrity has given to him the confidence of those with whom he bas come {n contact. Mr. © A. Lane, the vice-president, has been reared In this county, He at one time attended the Butler Academy, and later recelved an ap pointment to the U. S. Naval Acad- emy at Annapolis. Since his return fromthe Naval Academy he has been engaged in farming and stock-raising at which he hasbeen very successful. With his acquaintance he stands high be cause of the Implicit confidence they have fo him, both as to bis ability and honesty. He ts a good judge of values, and willadd material strength so the {natitution with which he has counected himeelt. Wesley Denton, cashier of the new bank has spent the greater part of his life in Butler and {s a young man of many noble qualities. He ts oblig- {ng and courteous to all, welleducat- ed and a thorough buelness man. He ts @ graduate of the Butler high school and since his graduation has given all bis time and attention to the banking business. He will prove a valuable man for the Peoples Bank. The Peoples Bank Building {s fitted up with modern conveniences. It has avery convenient space in the front of the building railed in for the use of {ts customers in which isa desk with stationery for the conven- fence of the bank’s patrons. For the use of the bank’s frlends and patrons it has @ large black- board fn its rooms on which fs writ- tea the close of the Kansas City Live-Stock market each day. The bank has made arrangements with the Western Union Telegraph Cqm- pany at considerable expense to fur- nish this report each day, the same being received about noon. — The bank has fitted up private apartments for the use of its patrons. Corn Contests. Among the corn contests at the Fatr next month, there fs one that should not be overlooked. I refer to New Bank Opens For Business. | The Peoples Bank of Butler which } opened its doors for business last | |Saturday morning promises to be} The E-Z Walker Shoe Made of Calf Skin, Welted Sole, Rock Oak Bottom and Viscolized, with or without tips‘on toe. In all, the most practical and satisfactory working shoe on the mar- ket to-day. ‘ TRY A PAIR AT $3.50 Hiram Nichols | Shoe Company. — The Howse of Better Shoes that of the Missouri State Bank and Walton Trust Company. This offers to the the youngfarmers of the coun- ty between the ages of 16 and 21 years a trip -to-Columbla for Farm- er’s Week, which will not only bea pleasant outing but will be of great benefit to those interested in things pertaining to the farm. The conditions of this contest are 80 easy that every young farmer can take part and will be benefitted even if he does’ not win. He will know more about corn, will be better pre- pared for other conteste, for select- ing seed corn—growing the crop, bie intarest will be aroused, he will bea better farmer.This is the object these Gentlemen had in view when they originated the Contest. Briefly stated, the conditions are these: He must select from corn THAT HE HAS HELPED TO GROW THIS SEASON: 20 ears of either white or yellow corn, but must not enter for both, because {f he were to win two premiums be would cut some one oat, and one is all be could use. There will be let and 2nd premiums ‘for both kinds, “i four young men ' will make the tri | Pules of the ey ieee &@ com Seate Ban Growers’ The corn will 4 ame sates the will arate Notaeelinana titeatients those] Thursday evening, August 13. Every Farly Arrivals of Fall Merchandise We have just received a big lot of New Fall Goods. Just the thing for “SCHOOL WEAR.” Come now and get the children ready so you will not be rushed at the last moment. WE ARE SHOWING New Dress Woolens, all colors, at..........6..cccccccccccccuuceues 50c to $1.50 yard New Dress Ginghams, all colurs, at...... rer re 10c to 25c yard New Dress Suitings, “Pekin Striped,” at.....0.....00.0cccccccccccccuccceccs 15c yard New Dress Percales, 36-inch wide, at.......... 6... .cccccccceece Sicesavcowe 10c yard New Dress Percales, “Side Bands,” at.............00c0cccccccccccccucceee 12%c yard New Fancy Shirting, extra value MY riusawesassd iver sess cedsisa ces ecstyaenl .10¢ yard New light and dark Outing Flannels at..........0.0 0... cccccccecccccecceees. New School Shoes for boys and Birls................ ccc ccccececccccccee 75c to $2.00 New Style Ladies Shoes, very swell............ 0... ccccccieccccccuce .$1.50 to $4.00 Gentlemen's New Fall Suits, very striking and swell, priced exceedingly LONI? RNR STG a7 AES mac RNa a KAS Cee $7.50 to $20.00 Boys’ School Suits, long pants.............0.. cece ccccccccecccecee cee $3.50 to $10.00 Children’s Fancy Fall Suits...............ccccsccescccccccccscsccecence $2.00 to $6.50 We ask all to give us a call and see these new goods. We can surely please you in Style and Price. Sam Levy Merc. Co. Don’t forget BATES COUNTY’S BIG FAIR September 15 to 18, Southwest Summit. ing relatives and friends jn thie| Mrs. Lee Buck and daughter, Hazel, Tho extreme hot weather seome to] Vicinity. | of Fort Lupton, Colorado, are vistt- be at an end. George Kelreey sports a new. ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Robert The finest rain of the summer came| °U8RS- | Hitt. BELLE on Thursday eve and made all in| = = ——— city and country smile. Farmers a aera a arena had their grain and bay in stack. 4 j A new shipment of The circus had. come and gone, and all were ready for a rainy day. The Sunday School plentc held at “Star” district was attended by a goodly number from this part. The Brackney Sunday School filled a hay rack covered and decorated with banners and flags, while others fol- lowed with well filled baskets. The dinner was excellent. Attendance [2 ae good. Program well rendered. Al- though the day was extremely hot, Just received a new shipment of Zest; 2 packages for 15¢ all had @ very pleasant time. Tho]. A cup and saucer in each package. children will long remember their part of it. We hear that the hedge fences will jave to be cus down. We will be glad to see them go. Now {a a good time to cut weeds. We hope the roadside will be looked after. ' Don’t pay 35c for Mason Jar Caps! We will sell you ME VOMIT TR GUO S050) ccesscsceiss ciessversess sacvacscs Very best jar rubbers at 3 dozen for.. Sealing wax, per {tb MAO OED) MON OOMBD 5.5065 6666655006 sccseSocneessieoec occ. 1 gallon syrup, Sheep Head brand, awarded gold medal.. Paratine, regular 15c size, at One sack Old Glory flour $1.20 1 bottle tripple extract and Miss Pearl Beach, of Peru, were vieiting friends last Thursday. ‘Miss Jessie Bailey has just com- pleted a course with the ‘American lemon or vanilla. . 25 College Dresemaking” in KansasCity,| § 1 can Hollis ) baking Mo., having her diploma for eame of which anyone might be justly proud. powder. . Doe ie +_ 25 s.70) 91.40 Mies Jessie is now spending her vaca- tion in the city. : Mrs. James Nuckole, who has been} }: Very best thin-skin lemons, large, dozen eerlously sick, {s some better. We have a few ice cream freezers left yet. If you want Quite a few of our boys are expect: one at a bargain now is the time to buy. {ng to attend the encampment this Brass wash boards at the old price =: toe seeeveee elev enes 35c week. Quart bottles of olives at........ ee ceececceeeesee eee, 30c The Sunday School convention at Don’t pay 35c per gallon for the best cider vinegar. We will Butler will be represented by quite al. sell you all you want............... ce cccecessseeeeseese uses 30c few from this district. Report has it-that at last the school board has secured a teacher. We hope the coming year will be fill ed with more life and Jnterest than the one just past. x An ice creém supper will be given un the lawn at Walnut Grove chorch 15 or 10 Saved is Twice That Much Made, Yours for business, INorfleet & Ream Miss Louise Berry, of Rich Hill, i wishing to ‘body invited. ~I hope every you tarmer will en Mrs, W. D; Kelrsey visited relatives ae m4 The Only Independent Grocery and Hardware Store, ton than 40 show these gontionen '8* Appleton City Saturday and San- West Side ide Square BUTLER, MO. they you appreciate their offer in day. - ur behalf. P.J. Juwert, | pe Cees Paton of Butler, is vielt = nero ee BS Zee oe es ooE Aaeeze