The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, November 18, 1909, Page 7

4 | Cancer. Mrs. Lane Massey informed us that her stepmother, Mrs. H. H. Norman, was in a hospital in Kansas City and had had a part of her left breast and arm removed on account of a c Mr. and Mrs. Norman were at one time residents of Merwin and i\have many friends who will regret to SERS iL. LIBRARY. Black & Arnold Clothing Co. Our old friend C. A. Deems favor- ed us with a call and had his dates set ahead. W. M. Arnold orders The Times to |. his stepson, Walker T. Smith, at Liv- ingston, Montana. Pie supper at Brackney school house Friday night, Nov. 19th.—Miss Lottie Young, teacher. See Sleeth for that Insurance. 46tf Mrs. Alice R. Mains left yesterday for Coldwater, Michigan, to visit with her mother, Mrs. A. G. Rose, until after the holidays. Mrs. Lucy Berry, matron of the county Rest Room, left the first of the waek-for-Tulsa,-Okle.; for-a short Xmasiscoming. Selectyourbooks at Smith’s now. You can read them first. 41t John Scheurich, a prominent Ger- man farmer of Mound, favored us pleasantly, while in the city the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hill left for St. Louis on Saturday after a few days on the markets, they will go to Jer-| seyville, Ills., for a short visit among relatives. W. H. Charters, jr., is advertising to sell the surplus of his Big Poland China hogs, at private sale, at his place 8 miles east and 1 1-4 miles north of Butler. T. C. Robinson orders his paper changed from St. Louis to Sprague for a short time, where he is visiting relatives and qld friends and looking after business matters. Farmers, buy Corduroy suits, coats, pants, duck coats, rubber boots, overshoes, rubbers, heavy fleeced underwear, all warm goods at warm prices.—Black & Arnold Clothing Co. J. R. Ford and wife returned. last week from 9 visit to their sons, George and Lloyd Ford and daughter, Mrs. Emma Callahan, at Anadarko, ing ‘well in that new country. FOR MEN AND BOYS ALL WOOL — $10.00 up © ‘We show two or three styles and patterns to the other fellows one. , ‘Work Shoes- Dress Shoes Mens $2.00 up Boys $1.50 up American Clothing House QUALITY CORNER Ben Young, on the police force of St. Louis, who has been visiting his relatives for two weeks in Butler and Bates county, left Sunday noon to re- sume his duties in that city. High art clothes are always right, sold in Butler 25 years.—Black & Arnold Clothing Co. 41t J. E. Williams chairman of the Dem cratic county central committee, has appointed Charley Spillman com- mitteeman for Spruce township to fill out the unexpired term of William Howard, deceased, SALESMEN WANTED—To look’ after our interests in Bates and ad- jacent counties. Salary: or: Commis- sion. Address Lincoln Oil Co., Cleve- land, Ov... + ww delte-r tyson ‘Orchard Grove Church Service,—|hot water, from.a tea kettle she was William Mayfield, of Butler, will) lifting from the stove on last Thurs- preach at Orchard Grove school house on’next Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. On Monday evening Elder R. M. Shelton, of Butler, will begin a short meeting. Jobe Utley and family hada close call from being killed by lightning during the storm last Thursday. A horse near the house was killed and Mr. Utley, his wife and two children, were rendered unconscious by the shock. You can subscribe for all papers and magazines at Smith’s Book Sta- tionery store at lowest rates. Club prices of any responsible agency duplicated. We save you cost and trouble of remittance and the risk of losing. 4-1t Mrs. Emma Belt, of Lane, Kan., sends remittance to set her date ahead to 1911. She was formerly Miss Emma Walls, daughter of the late Uncle Billy Walls, at one time one of the wealthy and influential farmers of Mound township. , Prof. R. V. Mager, director of the Parkville College team, and J. A. Dunaway, in company with Prof. L. B. Allison, called on The Times They report them all do-| professor of Greek, and Mr. Dunaway | Butler, near Rocky Ford.—H. McFad- | PREE BALLOTS ON SCHOOL LIBRARY. On Nov. 7th friends and relatives of Mrs, Anna Howard gathered at her home in Johnstown and in a very enjoyable way celebrated her 67th birthday. The affair was planned un- known to Mrs. Howard and the day, including the splendid dinner, will be long remembered by all present. F. The Heler Barber College of Kan- sas City, Mo., wants men to learn the fiiiearn of her affliction, At last re- ports there. was very little hope for | recovery.—Merwin Clipper. i} «.The Osceola Democrat hands this it! hot one-to the Republican state press eau: “With only one Republi- can county in it, and that with a nominal majority, the Hadley press bureau sets the Sixteenth senatorial district down as “doubtful.” The majorities at the next election will be about as follows: Democratic—Bates county 1,800, Henry 2,200, St. Clair 200. Republican—Cedar 300.”” FOR SALE. Some choice Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale. J. L. Ghere, Butler No. 8. Phone No. 19 on 5. 3-4t -:- Mrs. Jas. S. Brown was called to Bartlettsville, Okla., last week by the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Elsie Stout, who has been suffering with sciatic rheumatism for the past three weeks, part of which time she spent in a hospital. She is now at her home under her mother’s nurs- ing and is improving. - A letter to Mr. Brown on Tuesday said she was able to set up a little while at a time. Judge Denton has given a decision awarding the Mt. Carmel Cumber- land Presbyterian church,seven miles west to Clinton, to Jas. S. Turk and fothers for the use and benefit of Cumberland Presbyterian. This suit originated in the attempt to unit ethe Cumberland Presbyterian with the Presbyterian U. S., A., resulting in a division of the congregation, those in favor of union occupying the church for the last two years and a half. This suit was begun in June, 1908.— Clinton Democrat. The annual “‘mum”’ show was held barber trade. They offer splendid inducements and a short term com- plete. They. mail free a beautiful catalogue and ask all our readers to. Send for it: ‘ 8-2t:-: Guila, the little four year old daugh- ter of C. W. Holloway, living two scalded.about the-face and-hands-with miles north of Butler, was mie Fry and Mrs. Keele showed day. The burns, while very painful and will probably: leave ugly scars, are not considered dangerous. The hot sale at the Combs millinery store will continue all week. 41t Miss Ada N. Arbogast, our bright and versatile Foster correspondent, has sent us a nice batch of new sub- scribers of late. great interest in her work and is fur- nishing the local news of that town and surrounding community in a very interesting form that should be and is very pleasing to those good people. Douglas shoes will wear longer than others, just try one.—Black & Arnold Clothing Co. 41t Bates county’s share of the foreign insurance tax is $2,024.73 and Treas- urer Sam Coleman received State Auditor John Gordon’s check for that amount the last of the week. county court will apportion this money about equally between the county revenues fund and cities and incorporated towns. Posts For Sale. 6x7 foot long mulberry and locust, East Side Miami, 5 miles south of lone of the women they had under at the court house last Saturday, this year under the auspices of the ladies of the Baptist church. Some very fine chrysanthemums were shown by Mrs. T. J; Duncan,: Mrs, J. B. Moore and Mrs. M. F. Kinney, all extensive growers of this finest of fall flowers. seme beautiful specimens of cutflow- ers. The ladies served a.chicken pie Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Craven receiv- ed the sad mews Monday morning, the 15th, from Kansas City, that their daughter, Mrs. W. C. Weston, was dying. They left on the noon train. Make Money! She passed away af 6:30 p.m. Mr. yN order to close out an overstock, Weston lived in Butler about four years but moved to Kansas City three years ago. Funeral services Wed- nesday at 2:30 p. m. and her remains laid to rest in the family lot in Kan- sas City. Mrs. Fannie Kemper brout us a fine bunch of corn Saturday which we very much appreciated when the cir- cumstances were made known to us. It was all gathered by Mr. Kemper before his death, especially for our collection. As he was a very success- ful farmer and had a fine knowledge of corn, his judgment isworth consid- erable. He is said to have stated that no one ear was perfect, but that the main features of the samples sent us would approach the point desired.— Rockville Booster. “Sleeth”’ the Insurance Man, 46tf There is a good deal of complaint all over the country regarding so many divorces occurring on account of sudden marriages and the Missouri synod of the Presbyterian church has pronounced in favor of a revision of the state’s marriage laws and offers the suggestion that the bans of a mar- riage should be published in newspa- pers at least two weeks before the ceremony. This would at least have the effect of stopping hasty marriages which frequently turn out unfortu- nate and would be valuable to that extent, besides raising marriage out of the slough of frivolity into which it has fallen.—Mexico Ledger. Z. J. Williams, who is visiting rela- tives and old friends in the city, to- gether with his son-in-law, W. S. McDonald, compose the Security In- vestment Company of San Angelo, Texas. They formed the company to exploit some inside city property, that Mr. Williams was fortunate in secur- ing when he first went to that city several years ago. The city has grown in four years from 9,000 to 18,000 population. The company re- cently plotted and put on the market 40 acres of this land, and Mr. MeDon- ald writes Mr. Williams that these we will sell while they last $14.00 wagon boxes.....+..-...-.--.1 $12.50 $ 2.25 and $2.50 scoop beards... 2 AUTO-SEAT SAMPLE BUGGIES AT BIG REDUCTION. 1 rubber tire Morris-Woodhull, nearly new. 1 rubber tire Sayers & Scovill, only used a few times. 1 carriage that has not been run fifty miles. 3 good second hand runabouts. 1 good farm wagon. 10 second hand buggies. 5 sets double buggy harness. 10 sets single buggy harness. Buggy Tops, Cushions, Cu Storm Aprons, etc. Horse Blankets and Lap Robes. Wagon Sheets, Paulins, Tents, etc. Humane Horse Collars. In fact we carry everything a horse owner needs and our prices are right at all times. COME AND SEE US McFarland & Sons County agents for the BUICK AUTO- MOBILE. Come and see our cars or write for catalogue. Mulberry and Western Bates. Clark Taylor, from across the bord- er line, was a caller on friends in this neighborhood Tuesday. Charley Mahoney, of Rich Hill, was a business caller in this section Wed- nesday. He is well pleased with his new home. Ike Booi is enjoying a visit from his brother, E. R. Booi, of Ashkum, Illinois. H. Weimus was a pleasant caller at J. H. Leiner’s Sunday. lots were going so fast that he found it expedient to increase the price one- third over that agreed on. , dinner and supper which was well patronized. “Good Painters use Mound City Co.’s “Horse Shoe’? Brand House Paint exclusively. W., H. Hupp & Son. 51-52t. Prof. H. 0. Maxey, of the Sprague schools, was in town Saturday and during his stay favored the Review with a short call. Ere departing Miss Ada is taking| Prof. Maxey stated that after exten- sive consulation with friends he had definitely decided to make the race for circuit clerk in the coming cam- paign for the nomination. Prof. Maxey is well qualified and his democ- racy iis unquestioned. He is also well-known all over the county and has always been very popular.—Rich Hill Review. Two police officers were shot, one being mortally wounded, in Joplin Monday night, following a raid on arrest. The officers were Will Smith, shot through the stomach, and Tim Graney, shot through both legs. One William Schmulback, whose wife was arrested and claimed the officer had struck her, did the shooting. After firing five shots from an auto- matic revolver, he escaped, although it was thought he was wounded by a den. 3-4t-:- Pen D RO ON ¢ Man Predicts a Cold Winter ¢ the Largest and Best Selected Styles of bullet from officer Smith’s pistol. Ihave a number of inquiries for farms. If you wish to sell, list with C. W. HESS. me. . i 28tf Butler, Mo. The Park College Glee Club played to a large audience at the Opera House Monday night. The club is composed of 18 college students, with Prof. R. V. Mager as director. Their songs and college stunts were well received by our people. There were a number who had extraordinary good voices and all performed their parts well. They give a nice clean entertainment and they can always be assured of a hearty welcome in Butler. Alvin Lee Babb, a young man of Leavenworth, Kan., who is studying to make public reading a profession, was with the club as a substitute, and displayed consider- able talent along that line. John and Henry Dykman attended the Massey sale northwest of Amster- dam Wednesday. ‘ The young folks enjoyed a social dance at C. C. Robbins’ Wednesday night. All report a jolly good time. Claude Martin, one of the progres- sive young farmers from near Park- town, made us a short call Sunday evening while on his way to Amoret. Township Assessor Frank Stilwell is busy these days calling on his many friends and taking note of how their wealth has increased in the last year. Herman Beckman is busy building a new barn on his lease on the Bunker Hill farm. Herman is a handy man at any trade. A very high wind and rain visited this section of the country Saturday night. Don’t think as many young men were caught away from home as on last Sunday night. Fred C, Ewbank, of the Hot Water Deputy game Warden John Harper county, arrested three Kansas City hunters they found at Horton last Friday for hunting without a state license. Two had license to hunt in Jackson and adjoining counties. The trio claimed they were only viewing the locality with intention of securing e proper state authority if the pros- pects were flattering. They decided when they reached Butler that the flight of ducks would warrant it and each deposited $5 with county clerk Weeks for a state license. Two ducks and a squirrel were leftin the bag- gage car unclaimed. T. H. Lynch, of Spruce township, has a remarkable hunting cat that goes out into the field, sets and then springs and catches the quail, brings it home and calls attention to its catch by mewing at the door. Mr. Lynch, being a law-abiding citizen, has writ- ten to County Clerk Weeks asking if in his judgment it is necessary for ton, who seems to have an exaggerat- edand abortive idea about who should take out license. There being a dol- in sight for the game fund, to from his past rulings, we have one egy and sift one tablespoon- that her husband hid abused her. When a cake recipe calls for two| public @ and eggs are scarce and high, }cow district, was a caller at Herman Beck- t le ! There will be a supper at the Mul- berry church Thanksgiving evening. Everybody invited to attend. Dr. White, of Topeka, preached at Mulberry. Come out and help it along. The Homer Township Sunday School convention at Amoret was well attended. The church was full and overflowing. RAMBLER. Bond to Be a Good Husband. Springfield, Mo., Nov.—Is a bond executed by a man previous to his marriage to insure the woman he is to marry that he will treat her ina good and proper manner valid under the law? This is the question laid before the Springfield Court of Ap- peals in the case of Mrs. Martha Mc- Fall Montgomery against J. P. Mont- gomery from Laelede county. Just before Montgomery and Martha McFall were married he gave bond in the sum of $500 to insure her erly toward her. Mrs. McFall re- cently filed suit in the Laclede Circuit Court to. collect the amount, saying policy and void in that it ea- rages a separation of husband and _