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{ i Ae | si e. 4 % i > ae § + . * “4 ay 5 “a % i “ Carl Henry Weds Miss Austin. Mr. Carl J? Henry and Miss Nel nb officiating Law After the wedding ceremony amost bountiful dinner was served to the bridal party, and the happy couple de- parted at noon for a short honeymoon trip to Kansas City The ceremony was witnessed by only immediate re latives. The bride is the beautiful and ac- daughter of Col s. and compli 0. D reared t city, mann her ass election, has ¢t future antes by public charges, gained the con and respect of all. The Times extends heartiest con- gratulations to the happy couple. The Hon. Francis M. Wilson, sena- tor from the Third Mo. Dist., and his brother, Dr. R. P. C. Wilson, of Platte City, Mo., spent Tuesday in Bates county searching forthe elusive Bob White. They enjoyed their visit in Bates county and were greatly pleased with the beauty of the coun- try. y his past ¢ ( idence Mrs. Henry Jennings, aged 31 years and 3 months, departed this life at her home, three miles southeast of Adrian, Mo., Tuesday, November 29, 1910. Funeral services, cx inducted by the Rev. B F Heaton we e held terment was made in the Hill cemetery The high prices of material made it necessary to charge more for our work. The cost of our stock has advanced from fifty to two hundred yer cent and we, the undersigned, nave decided and do agree to change the schedule of prices posted in our shops on and after Dec. 15, 1910. Fiel ld and Davis, Wm. Rotert, Van- trees Bros, Wm. Stuffing, R. W. Jolliff, A. T; Maupin, T. W. Legg. has , With the murder ft Bank” J. F. Huddelson, the pioneer trans- fer man of Adrian has retired from business. Mrs. Rudolph Jackson returned to Kansas City Friday after a several . days’ visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. James Drysdale. J. H. Stone of Adrian was a county seat visitor Tuesday. Mr. Stone has almost recovered from his injuries which resulted from a fall some weeks ago. Secretary of State Knox has grant- ed the request of Italy for the sur- render of Porter Charlton charged of his wife at Lake Como. Joseph Neptune has returned to his home in Dakota after a visit with the family of his cousin, J. B. Neptune, at Rich Hill the last of the week. Visit Butler's most popular picture 1ow Saturday afternoon, Electric atre, Opera House block. Good , fun pictures, 5¢ to everyone. The Pill Box" and “Breaking the two good comedies at Safurday afternoon matinee at Electric Theatre, Opera House block. Admission five cents. Include on your shopping list for this Saturday afternoon one pleasant hour at the Electric Theatre, Opera House block. Lots of comedy and a good feature picture all for 5 cents. The Yaple Bros., proprietors of the Fraternal Inn are making elaborate preparations for their annual ball and reception, to be given at the Hotel, Monday night, December 26, 1910. The Yaple boys are delightful enter- tainers and young folks and old look forward with pleasure to their social events. Invitations will be issued in a few days. Bates Lodge No. 180 1. 0. 0. F. will celebrate “Big Night’’ next Mon- day evening at their hall with the an- nual roll call. Work in the initiatory degree, music and short talks. Re- freshments will be served. All Odd Fellows and their families and all members of the Rebekah Lodge are invited. A special invitation is ex- tended to visiting brothers. Meet at 7:30. G. W. DIXON, N. G. ’. S. ARNOLD, Sec’y. C. C. Swarens and family of Foster, visited in Butler the first of the week. Mr. Swarens informs us that, having disposed of his business interests in this vicinity, it is his intention to locate elsewhere. He has not yet selected a location. Mr. Connelly, the gas man, is here, and is pushing the work on his plant. All the pipe has not yet been buried, and he will see that this work is com- pleted as speedily as possible. The gas was a little dingy fora few eve- nings on account of some drips that needed pumping, but the pressure is good, and when things are fully in order fine lights and splendid fue! will result.—Review. In and Arourd Maysburg. Mauria Kenney of Johnstown and Mr. Anderson of Ballard were married last Wednesday at the bride’s home in Johnstown. Mrs. Brown and daughter spent the day with Mrs. White Thursday. Mr. Farmer's were shopping in Urich Friday. Mr. Martin and son butchered hogs for Mrs. Dodney Saturday. Mr. Harne Harness killed hogs Thursday. Richard Sheppard is visiting with his sisters. Mrs. Clark spent the day at Mrs. White's Monday. Mr. Gilberts butchered Friday. They expect to have a basket din- ner at the Baptist church Xmas day. I suppose evevyone is invited to bring a well filled basket. Mr. and Mrs. Hart visited at Mr. Grosshardts Sunday. Claud Clark who bas been attend- ing school in K. C. has returned home. Mrs. Clark and daughter, Ida, spent Sunday at Mr. Menifees. Mr. Rufus Godwin has been on the sick list the past two weeks. Mrs. Sam Berry was buried Sanday afternoon. They had expected to move to Oklahoma soon. Mr. Guy Middleton and Godwin sold cattle to Mr. Chizzle one day last week. Mr. Tan Whites visited at Mr. Charley Pratts Sunday. A NEIGHBOR. Double Sanh ‘tiiee, Snow all gene this week and much colder at present. Soon be time for Santa Claus. Hope he will visit us all. Ora, Myrtle, Henry and Burley Beard are visiting their cousins and attending school at Double Branch and Scifers school this week. Sam Starr, who was on the sick list last week, is much better. Steve Starr, who was here visiting his relatives last week, has returned to his home. Monroe Laskey fodder this week. Last week there was quite a stir among the turkey raisers in this neighborhood and receiving a good price for their flock, makes them anxious to try it another year. Sidney Hale is here en-route from San Antonio, Tex., to Idaho, where they expect to locate. Steve Hart and family arrived at Rich Hill. They intend locating in Idaho also. W. A. Baker and family spent Sat- urday night and Sunday with Col. Beard and family. We are glad Pleasant Gap is such a rustling school. If they were not, we know it would not be on account of the teacher. Doble Branch school opened up full Monday morning after the scar- city. Claud Baker's father says all he wants to do. now-a-days is to run to Rich Hill. Wonder what the attrac- tion is for him. W. A. Baker delivered another fine hog at Rich Hill to Mr. Hough last Saturday. RAINBOW. Along the Miami. _ Miss Benefield, who has been vis- iting relatives at the home of Joe Fleming, went to Nevad Suanday. Mary Nance spent Sunday with her — Vera and Versa Vermil- ion. Lou Porter and Smith See are help- ing Frank Nance gather corn. Miss Rosa Theirbach spent Satur- day night with Miss Dollie Martin. Mrs. Grace Copeland was a guest of is shredding his Books! High grade Stationery in fancy boxes. Conklin’s self-filling Fountain Pens. Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens. Allegretti’s Fine Chocolates in Xmas Boxes. SMITH’S BOOK AND Fraternal Inn Building Books! We have the largest stock of Books and Stationery in Bates county. Books for the babies, young folks and old folks, especially selected for Christmas gifts. “Just Around the Corner” Phone 61 STATIONERY STORE 82 Miss Martin Saturday night and part! of Sunday, but joined her parents and_ husband in Butler to depart on the noon train for Canton, Illinois. Reese Ghere and family were pas- sengers on the noon train Sunday for Canton, Illinois, where they expect to make their future home. Mr. Ghere recently sold his farm to J: D. Chappell of St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. Chappell and family have been guests of R. D. Bond and wife for several days, but are now getting settled in their new home. Dick Martin and family, Jim and Dick Cox and Miss Hazel Larned were | quests at the home of H. J. Martin and family Sunday. church at Rich Hill last Sunday night. Mr. McSpadden, evangelist, . who preached at this place recently, closed a couple of weeks meeting at that place. G. W. Thomas delivered hogs to Wm. Sherman at Butler last Monday. Mrs. Beckham visited her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Done, one day last week. Most everyone has their corn shucked in this part of the country. PUSSY WILLOW. Hobos Guests of Railroad. Sedalia, Mo., Dec. 7.—Twelve pro- | fessional hobos posingas strike break- ‘ers, obtained first-class transporta- Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Bond visited at | !f0m Chicago to Sedalia over the Mis- the home of Mr. Everett and family, | north of town, Sunday. MIAMI. East Lone Oak. Mrs. C. C. Lyle of eastern Colora- do, who has been visiting relatives, returned to her home last Monday, accompanied by Mrs. R. J. Warren and little son, Lyle. M. S. Jenkins and family of Rich Hill visited their daughter, Mrs. Ollie McCoy, Saturday night, then spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Blankenbaker. There was preaching at the Star church Saturday night and Sunday. There will be a tree and entertain- ment at the church at Peru Saturday night, Dec. 24. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Eckles attended | souri Pacific lines last night. They got not only a ride ‘‘on the cushions,"’ but were assigned guards from St. Louis to Sedalia. Before leaving Chicago the men said they wanted to take the places of striking machinists, boilermakers and blacksmiths in the Sedalia shops. The company gladly furnished them transportation. On reaching Sedalia the travelers were provided with supper and a place to sleep. When told where to work this morning said they were not looking for work. Farms for Sale. Three good farms for sale—one 160, one 890, one 60. J. W. PORCH, “ Butler, Mo. CHRISTMAS SALE $12.50 Suits and Overcoats Our Furnishing Department is Full of Useful Gifts Mens stylish shirts from. . IN OUR Men’s Clothing Dep’t HERE ARE VALUES THAT MAKE YOU SIT UP AND TAKE NOTICE They all have to take off their hats to the unmatchable close values we are giving 89.75 $20.00 Suits $15.00 Suits and Overcoats. and Caults-1s915.00 ...25¢ to $1.50 Mens nobby hats from..........50c to $5.00 Mens fine mufflers from. ........25¢ to $3.50 Mens nobby neckties from........25¢ to 75¢ Mens sweaters from............ .50¢ to $2.50 Mens collar and cuff buttons. .....5¢ to $2.50 Mens scarf pins from............25¢ to, $1.50 Crawford fine shoes from. ....$3.50 to $5.50 Mens heavy work shoes......$1.00 to $3.50 Fine suit cases from.........$1.00 to $10.00 Our Underwear Department is Complete Union and sperate suits from:................csscsseeeseeesevecsesccsecseeseeceesse 900 to $3.50 *12.00