The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 19, 1912, Page 7

Pico emeeter! & ‘The Daylight Store” Xmas Presents for the Family at this popular one-priced store where a child gets the same prices and treatment as the parent. We are showing the best stock of Coats and Suits for Men and Women in Bates County and our prices are lowest, quality con- sidered. : Wooltex Suits and Coats for Women and Hart, Schaffner & Marx for Men are known by the particular men and women of the Country to be the leaders of fashion and quality. We Lead With Reliable Goods Don’t take unknown brands of shoes, you can get well known lines of us. We Will Be Open Saturday, Monday and Tuesday Nights AMERICAN CLOTHING HOUSE THE GOOD CLOTHES STORE g M. L. Green of the “Fraternal Inn spent Sunday in Kansas City. Great reduction on ladies and child- rens coats, Walker-McKibben. L. M. May, of near Hume, was in Wednesday on a business mission and made us a pleasant call. Sweater coats, Men, Women, Child- ____ren-$1.00-up;-Walker-McKibben. Major and Mrs. F. H. Crowell en- tertained Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Hoss and Mrs. F. M. Daly of Nevada, the first of the week. Leather belts, Black-Arnold. Frank Ludwick has returned to Jefferson City after tenjoying a sev- eral days’ visit here with relatives and friends. De New Crepe’ Kimonas, $2.50 and $8.00, Walker-McKibben. Miss Rhoda Hosman of Holden and R. F. Murray of Adrian were united in marriage in this city Monday, Dec. 16; 1612, Judge C. J. Henry offici- ating. Initial Hdkfs. 15c, Black-Arnold. Mrs. O..D. Stansberry of Okmul- gee, Oklahoma, arrived in this city Monday night-and will spend the Christmas holidays here with rela- tives and friends. Extra value in ladies’ skirts $3.00, Walker-McKibben. Mrs. E. S. Clarke and daughter went to Kansas City Tuesday to meet her daughter, Miss Edna Clark, who has been attending the Sacred Heart convent in St. Joseph Mo. i Ladies Suits, half price, Walker- | McKibben. Judge Clifford C. Smith, C. S. B., of Boston, Mass., delivered a highly interesting and instructive lecture on Christian Science at the Opera House Tuesday evening. A large audience was in attendance. Furs 20 per cent' discount, Walker- McKibben. Miss Carrie Bell Ireland of near Johnstown and John H. Jones of near Montrose were united in mar- riage in this city, Tuesday morning, December 17, 1912, C. J. Henry of- ficiating. Stetson’s advance styles spring 1913 on sale at American. ° Basil G. Culver has returned home from a several days trip to Kansas City:where he spent: the time famil- iarizing himself with the stock. of Abernathy Furniture Co. with whom he has accepted a position: Great line Handkerchiefs 5c to 75c, Walker-McKibben. Mrs. O. A. Heinlein gave her hus- band a delightful surprise Monday evening, when she invited Mr. Hein- lein’s collegues on the Board of Di- rectors of the Commercial Club into celebrate his birthday. A bountiful, elegantly prepared dinner was served. Bradley Mufflers for Christmas, 50c to $1.00, Walker-McKibben. Dr. J. W. Angle of Guyman, Ok- lahoma, a brother of J. R. Angle of northwest of this city, died at Neva- da Saturday night as the result of a stroke of paralysis. ‘The remains were taken to Harrisonville and in- terment was made at that place Sun- day. Slippers 50c up, Black-Arnold. Ike Petty, of Rich Hill, Judge Southern District-elect; spent Tues- day in this city and while here made us a most pleasant call. Judge Petty is a clever, affable gentleman, and while his politics do “not meet with our approval, we believe that he is amply qualified to administer the af- fairs of the county. Buy your Christmas of us this year. New Things, Black-Arnold. Attorney D. M. Gibson was at Hume Tuesday where he defended Roy Taylor who was charged with assaulting John Brenum on the even- ing of November 6th. It was charg- ed that Taylor stabbed Brenum with aknife. The preliminary hearing was held ‘Tuesday afternoon and Tay- lor was acquitted.—Nevada Mail. Stetson hats, Black-Arnold. The Knights Templar elected offi- cers Saturday night as follows: E. C., R. F. Lisle; G. E. N., C. A. Allen; Capt. G., Ed S. Clarke; Prelate, Frank Allen; L. W., W. B. Weeks: J. Ws, W. J. Nix; Treas., J. M. Cat-|- terlin; Recorder, W. W. Ross; S. B., W. G. Dillon; St., Claude Frazier; Warden, O. D. Austin; Sentinel, B. F. Rosamond. ' = Prosecuting Attorney W. B. Daw- son, whose favorite dish is ‘‘yaller leg’’ fried chicken, is nursing a pain- fully wounded hand as the result of his appetite for this toothsome fowl. As Mr. Dawson tells the story he was attempting to behead a chicken for his last Sunday’s dinner and in some manner struck the back of his left hand, inflicting a painful flesh wound, Silk Tie—Watch Fob to match $1.25 Fine Dress Vests | 31.50, $2, $3, $4 Cloth and Fur Caps 50c to $3 ~~ Wool and Silk Mufflers 50c to $2 White and Colored Dress Shirts hite and ee poeret s, 10c, 15c, 25c, 50c Silk Hose, Tie and Handker- chief to match $1.50 Bath Robes, slippers to match $4.50 Men's Suits and Overcoats $7.50 to $25 Scarf Pin Sets, waranted 3 years 50c to $2 ; \ Boys’ Suits and Overcoats a $2 to $7.50 Fur Mits and Gloves $1 to $2 Fine Silk Hose in single boxes 35c to 50c to Buy for an Xmas Gift Fine Silk Ties in boxes 50c Silk and Wool Lined Gloves 50c to $2.50 Suit Cases and Grips $1 to $10 Initial Handkerchiefs 10e, 25c, 50c Silk Suspender Sets 50c, 75c Gold Plated Sleeve Buttons, / warranted not to tarnish 50c to $1 Tie and Hose Sets. Tie and Handkerchief Sets $1 af Men's Golf gloves, 50c, 75c, Walk- | Kansas City the last of the week. er-McKibben. Sheriff W. J. Bullock visited in Christmas presents for the family. American. John C. Hayes of Kansas City spent the first of the week here transacting business. ° Boys dress shoes, Black-Arnold. Four buggy or wagon tires set for $1.50 at Cagely & Turk’s.—Adver- tisement. 52-tf Dr. W. H. Allen of Rich Hill visit- ed in Jefferson City the first of the week. Craig Crouch (colored) aged 60 years, died at his home in the east end Friday, December 13, 1912 after a long illness of tuberculosis. E. F. Letourno of Lone Qak town- ship left Thursday for Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a view to purchasing a farm in that locality. J. Q. and Seth Cope of New Home township were in town the latter part Mrs. J. R. Morrison of Kansas City enjoyed a visit here with relatives and friends the first of the week. Ladies’ sweaters. American. R. T. Martin and family left Friday for Kansas City where they expect to reside in the future. The best shoes for women. Ameri- can, M. T. Duncan transacted business in Burlington, Kansas the latter part of the week. Mufflers 25¢ up. Black-Arnold. D. C. Mize of Foster, was in the city the latter part of the week at- tending Masonic lodge of instruction. Men’s presents. American. Dr. J. T. Hull and family spent the latter part of the week with relatives and friends in Knobnoster. - Buy hima suit. Black-Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Ray have returned home from a visit with their son, Jesse Ray, of Kansas City. Go to Cagley & Turk for horse- shoeing.—Advertisement. 52-tf John Lane and Chas. LaFollette went to Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, Thursday to look after real estate interests there. Black & Arnold Clothing Co. Mrs. J. A. Trimble has returned home from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Fallon O’Bryne at Birmingham, Alabama. Suit cases, trunks. Black-Arnold. Hon. J. W. Lewis, of West Point township, spent the latter part of the week here attending Masonic school of instruction. $1.75 and $2.00 heavy. cloakings for 98c, Walker-McKibben. Rev. and Mrs. C. S. Hanby are re- joiciug over the birth of a fine nine-| pound daughter, Wednesday morn- ing, December 18, 1912. Men’s heavy shoes. Black-Arnold. Prosecuting Attorney W. B. Daw- son and Sheriff W. J. Bullock went to Appleton City Tuesday on legal business. Kid Gloves 50c up, Black-Arnold. See Cagely & Turk for general blacksmithing.—Advertisement. 52tt Geo. Baker, formerly of Lone Oak township, now residing at Kansas City, came in the last of the week for a visit with relatives and friends. .Warm rubber goods all new, $3 felt boots. Black-Arnold. W. H. Charters Jr., proprietor of the Charter Oak Stock Farm was in Monday expressing a fine young Grand Look Jr. herd boar to W. P. Darnell at Curryville, Mo. Christmas goods in fancy boxes. See them. Black-Arnold. The Butler High School Basket Ball team defeated the Urich team on the latters court Saturday by a score of 27 to 17. The boys were royally en- tertained and were recipients of a re- ception given in their honor Saturday evening by Porter Miller. Heavy sweaters 50c, flannel shirts $1. Black-Arnold. A. L. Gilmore, long a prominent Bates county farmer and stockman, took his departure from Appleton City Tuesday with a car load of house hold goods, stock, etc., for Marianna, Fla., where he has bought a fine tract of land and will improve it.—Apple- ton City Journal. - Heavy fur gleves, fleeced lined mitts. Black-Arnold. In treating of the morals of the army, Secretary Stimson asserts his belief that the so-called anti-canteen legislation has been responsible for much vice, a statement which he of the week attending Masonic lodge of instruction. i It will pay you to, get prices on candy at the Kandy Kitchen before buying your Xmas candies. Will make special prices to teachers and Sunday school committees. Our ¢an- dy is all fresh and home made. ‘‘Kan- dy Kitchen,’ South Side Square, Butler, Mo. 8-2t. The Peoples Bank have in their show window a handsome and appro- priate display, consisting of a beauti- fully decorated Christmas tree. The presents hung on the tree are the bank’s handsome little savings banks. _ Tie and hose to match, packed in Christmas boxes 75c, Black-Arnold. * Miami R. A. Chapter Masons elec- ted officers Thursday evening as follows: A.L. McAnnally, H. P.; R. F. Lisle, King; G. A. Knight, Scribe; J. M. Catterlin, Treasurer; F.C. Smith, Secretary; O. D. Aus- tin, C. of H.; R. Talbott, P. S.; W. W. Ross, R. A. C.; H. Donavan, Third Veil; C. C. Duke, Second Veil; Frank Allen, First Veil; B. F. Rosa- mond, Sentinel. é 500 men wantatie. Get them at Black-Arnold’s, 25c and 50c. Ed S. Austin, a son of Col. O. D. Austin, of this city, has purchased the “‘Capitol City News,” one, of the leading Jefferson City papers, and will take possession January Ist. The Democrat-Tribune of Jefferson City says: ‘‘We welcome Ed Ad Aus- tin back into the newspaper game. He is a good, clean cut newspaper man and should make a success of the Capitol News. Mr. Austin will continue his present position under the Republican administration until January Ist.” Cotton mitt, Glove, Black-Arnold. Mrs: A. M. Ryan who has been visiting at the home of Paul Walton, was the recipient of a delightful sur- prise last Thursday evening when three score of neighbors and friends dropped in with well filled baskets of good things to eat to spend the evening. The merry party met at the home of W. M. Steffin and went ina body to the residence of Mr. Walton. Bill Carroll tells it that Mr. Walton was so hard pressed for an excuse to keep a fire in the cook stove without giving the snap away, that he had to heat water and: make preparation to take a bath. $1.50 Corduroy pants, nold. A CHRISTMAS FOR THE KIDDIES Black-Ar- Butler Ladies Will Have Tag Day to Bring Christmas Cheer to Children of the Destitute. When Christmas morning dawns this year no little child in Butler whose parents are not financially able to fill the little stocking with the things that so delight the hearts of the kiddies, will be heart broken because ‘‘Santa Claus’’ for- got to stop. Realizing that there are of neces- sity many families whose condition will nof permit of the giving of pres- ents, a number of young ladies met Tuesday afternoon and decided to holda ‘Tag Day,’’ the funds so raised to go to the purchase of such articles for the children of the poor that they may enjoy with their more fortunate brothers and sisters the day when all children should be hap- py. “Tag Day’’ will be carried on under the approval of the relief committee and the money will be spent under the direction of that body. Saturday, December 21, 1912, has been set as the date, and tags will be sold by a number of charming young ladies who have volunteered for that FARMERS BANK OF BATES COUNTY HOLD ANNUAL MEETING NOV 30TH. George Church Elected Director. The regular annual meeting of .|Stockholders and directors of the Farmers Bank of- Bates county was held November 30th. The. regular semi-annual dividend of 5 per cent was declared and $500.00 added to Surplus fund. This makes the Sur- most twice as large as that of any other bank in Bates county. The officers and directors of the bank are pleased to announce the election of Mr. George Church as a director. Mr. Church is well known throughout the state and in our coun- ty he is held in the highest esteemby all, having held many positions of honor and trust. He has for many years been a loyal frierd of the Farmers Bank and his many friends as well as the~ general patronage of the bank will be glad to stitution. Below is a list of the Directors of the Farmers Bank of Bates county, which will assure the patrons of the bank that their interests will be care- fully protected. O. A. Heinlein Frank Holland Homer Duvall F.N. Drennan J. J. McKee J. W. Choate W. F. Duvall T. S. Harper Geo. Church North New Home. Archie Dark was on the sick list and spent last week with home folks. Mrs. Henry Ehart and daughter, Mrs. Jones, and baby visited at Mr. Linendoli’s one evening last week. There is quite a scare of smallpox in North New Home. There is one case under quarantine at Charley Weiss’. Jack.Skaggs’ baby was on the sick list last week. Mrs. Sid Zeiler left Saturday to visit home folks at Oceola, Mo. The road boss, J. C. Berry, is {building a concrete bridge west of Ben Pickett’s. Lyman Hensley shipped a car load of hogs from Nyhart last Wednesday. Sunday was quite a day for visiting as it was a fine day. Those who visited at Mr. Linen- doll’s. Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Smitherman, Lou Smith and wife, Misses Lydia and Kate Strein, Maud Martin and Ruby and Ralph Berry. John Phelps and wife visited at Jack Skaggs’ Sunday. Ike Kelley, Wm. Sproul, John Mc- Kissick and Henry Ehart butchered’ hogs last week. Sunday were Mr. Bellier and family, of near Rich Hill, Harley Warder- man and wife, Bob Sproul and fam- ily and George McKissick, jr., wife and baby. Guy Phelps is able to be up and walk with his crutches. Uncle Geo. McKissick is no better and is very low at this writing. Jim Morris and family visited at Brick McCoughey’s Sunday. Mrs. Thomp Dark and Mrs. Sawyer visited with Mrs. Garwood at Foster Monday. * Dr. Patterson, wife and daughter were Butler visitors Monday. COR. Along the Miami. Jake Wolf and family visited Fred Wolf and family Sunday. Misses Flossie Wiser and Louise and Sophia Ganther of Butler, visited the Tygard Sunday School Sunday. Randsom Burch of Spruce was a guest of Fred Wolf and family Satur- day and Sunday. Some much needed repairs have been made on the bridge crossing the Miami. Mrs. Charles Campbell and chil- dren of Butler were guests of Mrs. Louis Fisher Saturday afternoon. G. B. Watson, Walter Fuller and Louis Fisher attended the I. O. O. F. lodge Monday night. MIAMI. M. P. Buys Division Hospital. Nevada, Mo. Dec. 16.—Dr. Paul F. supports by a recital of the results of | purpose. No set price will be asked | Vasterling of St. Louis, chief surgeon his own. inspection of forty nine of| for a tag, the amount given to be lim-| for the Missouri Pacific, today closed the mobile army posts where he|ited by the generosity of the purchas-|a contract whereby ‘the sanitarium found the military reservations ad-|er, and no one wearing a tag will be| recently established here by Dr. V. joined by dives and ail resorts of the solicited to purchase another. O. Williams and Dr. J. M. Yater, be- vilest character. Theseconditions he} The ladies should be encouraged in| comes a Missouri Pacific division hos- Press Diapatch. ness to the heart of some little child. believes to be ‘the ultimate causes/their worthy enterprise, and every|pital. All employes on this division “‘which make the record of our army | purchaser of a tag will be more than| will be treated here. The general in this respect shameful beyond that| repaid for the amount expended by/offices for the division are located of the army of any civilized nation,’’ | the feeling that he has brought happi-| here and the employes asked that the hospital be located in Nevada. plus fund of the Farmers Bank al- . learn of his association with the in- Those who visited at Wm. Sproul’s. TEARS TEES a