The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 22, 1910, Page 2

2 Se Re sent “Lam entirely opposed to For making qu and the use of alum in ickly and per= fectly, delicious hot biscuits, hot breads, cake and pastry there is no substitute for ARAR eNO tt bie dd we he 286 Congressmen Want Lower Tariff. New York, Dee, 19,—That 286 members of thé next House of Repre- sentatives—ninety more than a ma- jority will favor a reduction in’ the tariff is shown by a complete and thorough canvass just completed. The canvass embodies the views of all but forty-three of the 398 law- makers who will constitute the next House and grapple with the burning ariff issue. ~ Herewith is presented the result of its poll, which is the most thorough of its kind ever made, Ina_ nutshell it shows that of the 228 Democrats 117 are for tariff for revenue only and thirty are for a reduction in the Aldrich-Payne schedules, but with SHOULD BE CONSI A Ba kK % What do You Think Per eer ee ‘d GRAPES Years tha Standard the protection principle preserved. Of the 162 Republicans, sixty-one are ‘‘standpatters'’—they don’t want to tinker with the tariff at all. Sev- enty-nine declare that they believe the present law should be revised, but that the protective idea should: be kept well in mind while the work is being done Gen. Price’s Sister Dead. Seattle, Dec. 17.—Mrs. R. R. Brown, sister of General Sterling Price, former governor of Missouri, died at her home in West Seattle yesterday of blood poisoning, result- ing from a scratch on her hand from a splinter of wood four days ago. Mrs. Brown was a native of Georgia and her husband,’ as well as her brother, served in the Confederate army during the Civil war. She was 65 years old, Fi. if hx DERED IN OPENING Accou Would a STRONG GROWING BANK ap that has seventeen not loan its funds to its a bank that gives ye your funds, and can the deserving borrow child is as welcome as welcome as the which is entrusted to est confidence. os PE Butler, farmers and business men; a bank that does Such is the bank on which you can always bank OPLES i, NEW, CLEAN and peal to you? A bank directors, successful officers or employees; su absolute safety for meet the demands of er; a bank where the as the man, the poor rich; and everything itis held in the strict- BANK Missouri . to you. SOUTH SID BUTLER, Appreciated Presents Plain or Stone Rings, high grade, at low cost; everyone is guaranteed worth the full price. An examination of our stock will be a delight G. A. WILHITE, - At any time in the year are found among our large stock of dainty articles. In our stock of rings there are sure to be some that will Just Suit You E JEWELER MISSOURI ) rollment but a good attendance. P pupils are willing workers and made BATES COUNTY SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS Supt P.M. Allon The first visit this week was made at North Muddy in Osage township. This school is preparing to have a Christmas entertainment. are good workers and would have been in the spelling contest had they known when it was held. Miss Juanita Reese is teacher and is trying her best. At Green Castle they are doing good work as usual and they enjoy working and made a good showing on the test. They like to play but they like to work too. Miss Lydia Reiley is teacher and has been for some time. Up at Ovid they need a new school house but they work well and are go- ing to continue todo so, They hope by doing good work they may be able to interest the patrons and get a_ new Miss Winnie Sheppard is teacher and takes a good interest in school work. At Kieth they are having a good school and the patrons say the best house. in several years, These pupils ar good workers and take hold) with determination to sueceeed. Mi Blanche Burns is teacher and is doi fine work for the The Sprague school is doing well 1 with Mr. C. W. Scheer as_ principal and Miss Kattie Frank as assistant The pupils are good workers and made a good showing. They will have several graduates. ‘The pupils in the primary room are going to do some special work for me. At Mt. Leonard they began rather late but their work is moving very well under Miss Lizzie Chadwick he pupils are good workers and all like to play when play time comes but work with a will at other times Green Ridge has just had an enter tainment and as a result will do some improving. They will getanews blackboard and increase the library ete. This school has some fine work- ers and are anxious to be equal to the best. Miss Emily Woodfin is teacher and is doing fine work. Standish in Walnut township is to have a new floor soon and Iam _ sure they should change the seats. In_ its present condition it is very hard on the pupils eyes but by changing it .| would be be one of of our best light: | ed rooms. Miss Edith Ward is teach- er and has been for some time. This | ‘school has good workers. At Independance they have had an entertainment and have added to the library. This school has a small en- The good showing on the test. Miss Boner is teacher and is doing good work. At Klondike every seat is taken and more to come. This is the smallest © building in the county but a very good one. They have 16 enrolled! at present. Miss Lillian Livingston is substitute for Miss Jennie Steven- son who is sick. Miss Livingston had to give up her position in the Hume school about a year ago on account of her health but has entirely recovered and will enter the profession again. Eureka, the joining district, has the largest one room building in the coun- | ty but is the smallest district. They | ‘have a good enrollment and a fair ‘attendance. They are going to raise | money by subscription to continue the |school for nine months. Mr. Lacy; | Rastburn is teacher and has been for ‘some time. | Reavly had quite a fire recently ‘and as a result school had to be closed for a few days. This schoolhas some fine workers and will have some} graduates. Mr. A. C. Moreland is! teacher and is doing fine work. | Hill Side is to have a library as the result of an entertainment given by! the teacher and pupils. Miss Lottie | Copeland is teacher and has her work well organized. The pupils are} _ Willing workers and are doing well. New Home is doing well under the directions of Miss Sylva Goodrum. | They have fine desks and best of all |are taking good care of them. This ‘school will have some graduates, | They are all good workers. | Old Walnut has a very good enroll- ment and a fair attendance with most \of the pupils. Miss Edith Hoover is \teacher and is doing well for them. The pupils | ‘ usual with Miss Willia Darr as teach- er. They have had an entertainment * second and Harry Mills of Woodland » third, |mation as to the order of things so | Civics and Health was adopted. JEWELRY—THE GIFT OF GIFTS. A Few Last Reminders Come as early in the day as you can. | When once here, don’t leave until you have seen all that interests you. | Whatever you do, don’t miss our ring display. Take advantage of the privilege we offer of laying articles aside until wanted. Come again and again if you wish. | And don’t forget, please, that giving jewelry doesn't necessarily mean to spend a | lot of money. Don't forget that JEWELRY IS THE GIFT OF GIFTS. And don,t forget that we are able to match the values of the large cities. WE INVITE YOU, Repairing and Engraving Promptly Done. Watch Inspector dasa result have $41.80 to spend upplies. They will get a slate kboard, a set of maps and about 10 volumes for the library and the board is to get them a book case. This is one of our best schools. The seventh and eighth year spel- ling contest was the best ever held trom the standpoint of good spelling and that was the purpose in starting this work. Those who missed the greatest number of words did not un- derstand the pronunciation of several words as shown by the papers. Miss Stella Nichols of Mulberry school won lirst prize offered by the Walker-Me- Kibben Mercantile Company; Dovie Sims of Olive school Miss won Every pupil trying in this is to be commended for their interest in the work, and while they did not all win a money prize they did all win a good name for their efforts and_ fair- ness in the matter and that is the best thing at last. Miss Verna Chapman of Fair View school in Spruce township reports the following pupils as spelling all the words in the two weeks contest: Samp Keirsey, Carrie Gray and Marion Woods. Miss Ida Dillon of Wemott in Shawnee reports Alice Wisherd, Elmer Wisherd, Clara Fenton, Anna Fenton, Edith Ellis, Almer Ellis, Marie Ellis, Blanche Taylor and Jennie Taylor. Miss Leafy Marsh of Liberty in West Point reports Jennie Carroil, Hallie Francis, Claude Morwood, Stanly Morwood, Paul Grey and Lillian Spurrier. Miss reports that her pupils were not satisfied with the first trial and have started anew, so Seclinger will be heard from later. The Farmers Institutes will be held the week beginning Jan. 16th, at Amsterdam, Rich Hill, Butler and Adrian and perhaps Hume can_ be added to the list. The Secretary’ is rather slow in. giving definite infor- Loe Rees we may give particulars. | The teachers of Mt. Pleasant Read- ing Circle appreciate the interest of the Doctors in their work and es-| pecially the work of Dr. Chastain. | Dr. A. E. Lyle has been especially | interested in this work and spoke to} me concerning the co-operation of the | Doctors in the work as soon as the} Iam) sure the sanitary conditions have been greatly improved by the study of this book; it coming at a time when teachers are engaged in their work and need to practice its teachings. The Mt. Pleasant Circle will meet again the third Saturday in January | and will take first five chapters in| Agriculture. We sincerely hope that | every teacher will attend, in fact, this | is a part of the work and while some, may feel that this is asking too much, school boards have an equal right to} think of these things when they fix! the salary of the teacher. | Ends Winter’s Troubles. To many, winter is a season of trouble. The frost bitten toes and -_ , chapped hands and lips, chil- blains, | This school will have a Christmas tree and Santa Claus is expected to be present. Foster is doing fine with Mr. Max- Eula James and Emma Parlier as as- sistants. The sanitary conditions have been greatly improved and the well Park as principal and Misses |. Clay’s. cold sores, red and rough skins, prove this. But such tronbies fly. before Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. | | A trial convenes. Greatest healer of | burns, boils, piles, cuts, sores, | eczema and sprains. Only 25c at F. | Wanted to Trade. A $75 mail route from county seat ventilation is given the best of care. | of Keokuk county, Iowa, for a route All Foster people have reasons to be|in Bates county, Mo., or Lynn county, | pleased with the work. They recent-| Kansas, Will exchange outfits and ly had a box supper and cleared $35. | pay difference. Green View isdoing good work as|C. E. HECKMAN, Segourney, Iowa. 9-2t :+: | | | a N. B. Jeter, THE WEST SIDE JEWELER. We Both Lose Money if you don’t subscribe for your newspapers and magazines through us. We take subscriptions at lowest prices. We take all club prices advertised. Renewals the same as new. A _ years’ subscription to some good magazine makes an excellent Christmas gift. We save you time, money, expense of remittance and risk of losing through fake agencies or the mail. Bring or send us all your orders. Smith’s Book and Stationery Store BUTLER, MO., Phone 61. Fraternal Inn Bldg. Christmas Giits Are most always hard to select, but won't be if you What would be nicer for your wife than a Round Oak Heater, Mallea- examine our stock before buying. ble Range, Superior Cook Stove or a Wilson Heater. Better throw away that old stove thatthas been worn We have the best makes and the largest stock of Stoves in out for the past five vears and get anew one, Bates county and will make prices to get your busi- ness. Queensware, Cutlery, Guns, Etc. We Salads, Ete., and a large stock of White Haviland and have a nice line of Fancy China Plates, Versailes Dinnerware and want to sell you what you need in this line, We also have a large stock of Shotguns, Rifles, Carvers, Silverware, Butcher Knives, Pocket Knives, Air Riflles, Hunting Coats, Loaded Shells, Ete., and prices as low as the lowest, Candy, Fruit, Etc. We have a fine assortment of Candy, Fruit. Nuts, Etc., for the Christmas trade and will make prices to get your business, if you give us a chance, Special prices to Schools and Sunday Schools. Buggies and Wagons Will make you some special prics and terms on Buggies, Wagons, Success Manure Spreaders, Harness, Etc., for the balance of this month, as we want to re. duce our stock before invoicing. Groceries, Hard- ware, Etc. We have the, largest and best selected stock of Groceries, Hardware, Flour, Feed, Etc., in Bates coun ty, and our prices are as low as the lowest, quality tak- en into consideration. When needing anything, don't fail to see us. Thanking jou for past trade and soliciting a con- tinuance of same. Also wishing you a Merry Christ. mas, we are Yours Truly, Bennett-Wheeler Mer. Co P. S.—Don't forget that we buy all kinds of Coun- try Produce and will pay you the highest market price for same in cash or trade. Bring us your Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Butter, Eggs, Ete.