The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, February 2, 1911, Page 5

Rubber boots $3.50, Black-Arnold. John: Stangel, of Rich Hill, wasa county seat visitor Tuesday. Chas. W. McFarland left Monday for a business visit to St. Louis. E. G. Coon, of Rantoul, Illinois was a business visitor tothis city Saturday. J.C. Vantrees returned the last of the week from a visit to Deerfield, Mo. 50 men’s suits worth $10, during this sale $5.—Sam’l Levy Merc. Co. Miss Sallie Curry has returned from Athol after a visit there with friends. Mrs. C. A. Hurst of Rich Hill visit- ed at the home of Harve Johnson the! last of the week. Burpee’s fresh bulk lettuce seed, | now moving freely at Deacon’s, | south side square. James Stanton, of Plattsburg, Mo.’ was a business visitor to this city the} last of the week. New underwear, Biack & Arnold. W. O. Bassett of Muskogee, Okla- | homa, was a husiness visitor to this city the last of the week. ONLY A Short Time Left to. Buy | Mens, Boys &» Childrens. | shoes are just as important a factor in our business “AS” WE ARE MAKING A Clean-up-Sale this week ALL OVER THE HOUSE AND YOU WILL DO WELL TO SEE WHAT WE OFFER “QUALITY CORNER” Clyde N. McFarland left Sunday morning for a months visit in the Texas panhandle. John Vandyke of Rich Hill, visited rip to St. Louis Tuesday night. \ Valentines and valentine post cards at Smith’s Book & Stationery Store. | 15-2 Clothes American Clothing House D. C. Chastain made a business | If you want a shoe to last you the Mrs. Alta Baker. Mrs. Alta Baker, aged 96 years, departed this life at at the home of her son, George Baker, in Kansas City, Friday, Jan. 27, as the result of a fall received about two weeks ago. Mrs. Baker was a member of the Baptist church and had led a conse- crated and devoted life, firm in the faith. She was a loving wife, a de- voted and affectionate mother, anda kind and sympathetic neighbor, and a multitude of sorrowing friends join the bereaved family in mourning -| their loss. She ‘is survived by five children, George Baker, Karisas City; Ed Bak- er, Hastings, Neb.; Mrs. William In- nes, Grand Junction, Colo.; Mrs. John Steele, of this city and Miss Sarah Baker, of this city. The remains were brought to this city Sunday'noon, and funeral service was conducted by the Rev. A. S. Gwinn. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. J. M. Kendall Dead. Mrs. J. M. Kendall, aged 66 years and 5 months, departed this life at at her home in this city Wednesday morning, Feb. 1, 1911, after several months illness of pneumonia. She was born in Miami county, longest, buy a Douglas.—Black &|Qhio, August 28, 1845, and . was Arnold. united in marriage to J. M. Kendall, Don’t forget our cut price sale now | who died in 1902, This union was ‘on men’s suits, save from 1-4 to 1-2} blessed with the birth of three child- the last of the week at the home of ais daughter, Mrs. Sam Barr. Axminster rugs, very cheap and choice patterns.—Sam Levy Merc. Co. Mrs. L. G. Cloke, of Spencer, Ne- braska, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Herrell. B. W. Milliken went to Kansas City last Thursday for a visit at the home of his son, R. L. Milliken. J. B. Duvall of the Duvall-Percival Trust Co. was a business visitor to Nevada, Mo., the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wear, of Rich Hill, visited at the home of Dr. T. C. Boulware the last of the week. Burpee’s fresh bulk cabbage seed, all kinds selling lively now for hot beds at Deacon’s, south side square. turned to Montgomery City, Mo., after a visit here at the home of J. O. Hen- derson. Dixon’s Grocery. 15-1 Mrs. W. O. Jackson, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Bessie, has re- turned from a visit at Mound Valley, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Baker have re-/| e We want your produce.—G. W. | Frank Gilpin has purchased the J. L. Tuttle restaurant at Adrian. Don’t forget our gents’ furnishing Paul Delameter, of Rich Hill, was in the city Wednesday making the inhabitants sit up and notice his new foredoor Ford roadster. C. W. McFarland came in Tuesday |from Kansas City with a new 5 pas- senger 1911 model 17 Buick touring car for Ira Hart of near this city. Judge A. E. Ellis, of Rich Hill, was ‘acounty seat visitor the last of the | week and took inthe Bates County Poultry Association’s big show. Mrs. W. W. Cannon, who for the past few days has been in a danger- ous condition owing to an attack of pneumonia, is considerably improved. Arch B. Stone, Treasurer of the Wates County Democratic Central | Committee was a business visitor to ‘the county seat the last uf the week. There will be a pie supper at the | Valley School house Thursday night, February 2nd. Proceeds for the ben- efit.of the school. Everybody invited. | Kerr’s restaurant was entered late Monday evening, supposedly by a department.—Sam Levy Merc. Co. . \ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horn, of Ard- | tramp, whom Mr. Kerr fed Monday more, Oklahoma, visited at the home | noon, and some eatables were taken. of E. C. Webster at Athol the last of | Queen Quality shoes the week. | 18 button kid top west side square T. W. Fisk. Grandma Fenton died at her home Mrs. James Taylor has returned to | Adrian after a short visit at the home | of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Allison, of west | of this city. | Queen Quality shoes 14 button cloth top west side square T. W. Fisk. John Russell was sentenced to 40 days in the county jail upon a charge of vagrancy by Judge B. F. Jeter last- Friday. gah ‘in Burdett Wednesday. She was a | pioneer settler in that community and jaihighly respected woman,—Adrian | Journal. The Central Protection Association decided at a meeting held in this city Overcoats Suits and AT Every Suit and Over- coat in the house in- cluded in this Big Sale. | rigonville visited the last of the week field, Kansas, arrived in this city last Thursday for a visit with relatives and friends. O. E. Groves and G. Fenton, both of Burdette, transacted business with the Probate court in this city the first of the week. Mrs. G. C. Miller, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Ed Hardin, left Kansas City. We want more of your business; think about it—Black & Arnold. The Yaple Brothers, proprietors of the Fraternal Inn gave another one of Friday evening. Mrs. Fred Marley, of Denver, ac-| companied by her little daughter, Miss Pauline, is visiting at the home of P. C. Carpenter. ; Mr. and Mrs. John Angle of Har-; at the home of their son, Jas. R./ J. H. Bratton and family of Red-| Saturday for a several davs’ visit in | | that city. lastest i their enjoyable hops at the hotel last tee ‘8 pew spring hats. Ton Delaware street. Queen Quality shoes black ooze top west side square T. W. Fisk. family, left Tuesday for El Dorado Springs, Mo,, where they expect to remain for some time on account of the state of Mr. Stanley’s health. Lavern Lyle, of Kansas City, ar- rived in this city Thursday for a visit with relatives and friends. Mr. Lyle has an important position with the Metropolitan Street Railway Co. of Levy’s have an up-to-date line of Give usa look. Dr. J. W. Choate, accompanied by hisson Leslie, returned from Harrison- ville last Wednesday night where they had been to attend the funeral of Mrs. J. L. Jackson, Mrs. Choate’s mother. The best and most fascinating val- Angle, of near this city. Treasurer and Mrs. S. L. Coleman | were called to SpruceSaturday on ac- NOTHING RESERVED 5 “Mrs.0.L. McCann, of this city, count of of the illness of the latter’s | mother, Mrs. Martha Eads. | pat Levy's. ne of her father, U. Ayers, | entines, some new books designed for the purpose, at Smith’s Book & Stationery Store. 15-2 Miss Leah Weiner left Tuesday Saturday afternoon to open a black- | smith shop in the old Pyle building _Arch Masons, St. Louis. L. M. Stanley, together with his; (Sam Levy Merc. Co. | Weare just through invoicing and ‘have something we are almost giving away to clean up.—Black & Arnold. | | Wm. Fine, the negro charged with |having attempted to hold up a Mis- |souri Pacific train near Rich Hill last October, was arraigned in Justice B. 'F, Jeter’s court last Friday where he plead guilty to to a charge of petit- larceny and received a sentence of '120 days in the county jail. Men’s new spring oxfords on dis- play.—Sam’] Levy Merc. Co. Jim Keeton is mighty proud of four sows he-owns. About ten months ago they brought 45 pigs. | Five of these he butchered and the '40 he sold to Morwood & Marmon. Their average weight was 302 1-2: pounds. Jim thinks this is fine for ten months pigs.—Amsterdam Enter- prise. A few M. B. Turkey Toms for sale. Eggs in season. MRS. G. G. HENRY, 15-1t +} R. F. D. 8, Butler, Mo. Sam’! Hackett of the northwest part ‘of town, who has been seriously ill ‘for some time past, is still in a pre- carious condition, though some im- proved, says the Review. His son, Andy, of Nevada, has been making frequent trips ta see his father, com- ing up on the late train at night and returning home on the early morning train. , Extra specials in men’s odd pants. —Sam’l Levy Merc. Co. Capt. F. J. Tygard, formerly of | this city, now living at the Masonic |Memorial Home in St. Louis, is ina very serious condition, according to a jletter received by W. W. Ross, of ‘this city, from R. F. Stevenson, Sec- retary of the Grand Chapter Royal Little hope \is held for his recovery. Queen Quality shoes will show you style for 1911. T. W. Fisk. | Will Weeks, our energetic and ef- ficient deputy county clerk, was ‘down from Butler Friday morning ‘on business, and, as usual, called to | say “howdy” to many of his friends. Will is a live wire, but says Butler, like Rich Hill, is on on the quiet or- der at present. Circuit court will convene there next week, however, and that will help our friends at the {county seat.—Rich Hill Review. | We begin our year to-day, so keep coming in.—Black & Arnold. Will Tarver of east of Rich Hill had |a narrow escape from death Tuesday morning when a dirt bank nearly 20 feet in height caved in on him while at work in a pit on the Ritchie land. In some manner he escaped being | crushéd by the mass of earth, but his team was almost buried, and his scraper Covered by six feet of earth. Everything in groceries, fresh and clean.—G. W. Dixon. 15-1 A number of men and teams from ren, only one of whom survive her, M. G. Kendall, now of St. Louis. Mrs. Kendall was a good woman, a devoted and loving mother, and an affectionate wife, and a multitude of friends whose lives she has bright- ened with her affection mourn with the bereaved son. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. J. R. Lamb will be held at the residence Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock, and interment will -be made in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Joseph Piggott Dead. Mrs. Josesh Piggott, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eiler, of west of this city, departed this life at her home in Moore, Montana, Thursday, January 26, 1911, after only a short illness. The remains, accompanied by her husband and parents, were brought to this city Monday morning and funeral services, conductéd by the Rev. J. R. Lamb, were held at the home of her parents. Interment was made in Oak Hillcemetery. Edna Eiler was raised to young womanhood near this city and was loved and respected by all. A multi- tude of loving friends join the be- reaved family in mourning their loss. Piano Contest. Charles W. Rogers. Charles W. Rogers, aged 66 years and 9 months departed this life at his home in this city Saturday morning, Jan. 28, after a several months’ ill- ness of tuberculosis. Charles William Rogers was born in West Virginia, April 2, 1844. In the early 80’s he came to Missouri and located in Bates county, where he has since resided. He was united in marriage to Miss Susie E. Atkin- son in 1882, and to this union was born one son, Clyde, who; with his widow, survives him. Funeral rites were conducte! by the Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs, who met at the hall Sunday at 10 a. m. From there they marched ina body to the residence, whence they escorted the remains to the Presby- terian church, where services were conducted by Rev. Lamb, assisted by Rev. Mayfield. From the church the Odd Fellows marched to the ceme- tery, where the solemn and impres- sive ceremonies of that order were held over the grave. Benjamin G. Cozad. Benjamin G. Cozad, aged 76 years and 11 months, departed this life at his home in this city Sunday, Jan. 29th, after a several months’ illness Benjamin G. Cozad was born in Fulton, Ill., Feb. 2, 1834. - He had lived in this county for the past twenty-five vears, and during that time won the confidence, affec- tion and respect of all who knew him. He was a good man, an enter- prising citizen and a strong and faith- ful friend. Funeral service, conducted by ths Rev. J. M. Carter, was held at the Ohio St. M. E. church Monday after- noon and interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. W. B. Chancellor Dead. The very sad news of the death of Mrs. Chancellor, wife of Rev. W. B. Chancellor, a former well known pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, has been re- ceived. Mrs., William Chancellor, aged 35, died early Wednesday morning in Rockville, Ind. An infant born early Sunday morning is still living. Her husband, Rev. Mr. Chancellor, is 'a Presbyterian minister in Rockville. Both Mr. and Mrs. Chancellor left a host of warm friends in Rich Hill when they went from here to Rock- ville, Ind. They were a happy cou- ple, in the full bloom of health and were greatly beloved.—Review. | Falls Victim to Thieves.- S. W. Bends, of Coal City, Ala., has Two. thieves a justifiable grievance. stole his health for twelve years. They were a liver and kidney trouble. Then Dr. King’s New Life Pills , throttled them. He’s well now. Un- Standing of those who have enlist- ed in the piano contest at Hill’s Cash Store are as follows: rivaled for Constipation, Malaria, Edna Thomas 8200 Headache, Dyspepsia. 25¢ at F. T. Agnes Arnold 6340 | Clay’s. Mayme Hartwell 7880 | Pie Supper. Ruby S ) 4750, Uy meese | There will be a pie supper at Valley Anna Smiser 5550]. i ‘ ; ‘. q School House Thursday evening, Feb. Grace Kinney 3770 Deion CATIA Minnie Christie pend) REG AAU ANA ‘i é Miss Minnie Christy, Teacher Ida Dillon 2420 Fran Tavlon: Auch Carlie Howard 549| Frank Taylor, Auctioneer. Double Branch Church 180| Dr, and Mrs. H. P. Porter, of Port Summit Church 170] Arthur, Texas, celebrated their gold- Courtney Vaughan Hurt in Wreck. Courtney Vaughan, son of J. M. Vaughan, of this city, was badly in- jured in a street railway wreck in St. Louis Sunday, according to a ‘phone message from the physician in charge of a hospital in that city received by Mr. Vaughan Tuesday morning. One side of his head was crushed and his jaw was broken, but it is thought that his injuries will not prove fatal. Butler Christian Church. Sunday, Feb. 5, Bible school, 9:30. Communion and preaching, 10:45. Christian Endeavor, 6:30. Evening service, 7:30. This will be conducted by the young people of the Endeavor society, commemorating the thirteen- th anniversary of the founding of the C. E. movement. An_ interesting program will be rendered. All are invited to attend these meetings. Wn. M. Mayfield, Minister. Fresh Batteries. Just received a fresh barrel of “Rock Island’’ dry cell batteries. A guarantee to be the best battery ever produced is on each cell. Especially constructed for Telephones, Automo- morning for St. Louis, for a visit with relatives and friends. From thére away about six weeks. | For sale or trade, a good @0-acte/ J. W. PORCH. | Overcoats almost at your price.|m. Preaching rt 3:00 p. m., by Wm. Mayfield. farm. 15-1-:- | this place have been employed by Mr. Webster, who owns the Athol s} Children’s wash suits now on dis-| she will go to Chicago for a short | club ranch, to plow up and .level a visit. Miss Weiner expects to be! down the old levy, constructed some vears ago to prevent the overflow water from the river—Review. Take a look.—Black & Arnold. biles and Gasoline Engines. For sale only by Ray Tyler, the Tinner, Phone 183, 214 N. Main St. 15-tf Orchard Grove Christian Church. Sunday, Feb 5, Bible school, 2:00p. en wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter, Mrs. C. A. Allen, in this city Friday evening, Jan. 27, with a beautiful repetition of the cer- emony which 50 years ago made them man andiwife. A bountiful.and delicious supper was served to about 50 guestsanda delightful musical pro- gram was rendered. Among those present from out of this city were: Mrs. J. C. Tucker, New Haven, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Merwin, Beaver City, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Mahin, Neosho, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Littell and son, Porter, Colora- do Springs, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. H. Hogrefe, Stella, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. — John Watts, Kansas City, Mo. High Art suits always please. Sold in Butler for 20 years.—Black-Arnold. J. S. Blizzard, of this city, will lose the sight of his left eye as the result of an accident, which occurred Mon- day. Mr. Blizzard, who is employed at the Elmer Dixon furniture store, was cutting kindling when a board which he was attempting to break snapped suddenly, one of the pieces striking him in the eye with sufficient force to break the eyeball. By means of a little prospecting E. R. Benedict has discovered that a portion of his farm is underlaid with a of coal which is thick enough id close enough to the top, that it can be mined at a very small cost.— Rockville Booster. ‘ Try the new grocery.—G gtocery.—G. on. ae ase W. Dix- 15-1