The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, September 25, 1913, Page 1

a! VOL. XXXV. FOSTER. After a siege of hot anddary weath- er, sickness, trials and tribulations will send in a few items again from. Foster. We appreciate the compli- ment of our friend ‘“‘Nelse” in the last week’s issue of The Timés, will say we will occasionally let people hear from Foster. Miss Myrtle Lutz was a passenger . Kansas City on the motor car Sun- y: Miss Goldie Swarens returned to Butler Sunday noon where she is at- tending school. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Metzler motored to Rich Hill Saturday evening. Robert Helmer of Crandle, Kansas, ‘was an arrival Sunday on-a visit to his sister, Mrs. F. A. Scholler and family. J. G. Doolittle was taking in the sights at Kansas City a few days last week. Rev. Hull preached his farewell sermon Sunday at the M. E. Church. Rev. Wolfe of Parkerville preached at Salem Sunday. i A. G. Metzler was up to Kansas City last week on a combined busi- ness and pleasure trip. For Sale—One corn crib and shuck- ing peg, good asnew. C. B. Briscoe. Mr. and Mrs. John Burns who have beén visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Briscoe, and. other relatives returned to their home in the city Sunday. Mrs. Porter, an aged lady, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe T. Smith, west of town Saturday evening. The remains were shipped to Butler on the noon train Monday for burial. . : The Junior classes of the M. E. Sunday School, together with: their teachers, Mesdames J. L. Bell and Fred Laughlin, were picnicing Satur- day. Mrs. Laughlin took themin her car, which made the day’s outing an enjoyable one for the little folks, and will long be remembered. : J. G. McPeak, formerly of this place but now of Houston, Texas, was here last week shaking hands with the old timers. Time has faded the old man, his golden locks have turned to gray. He enjoyed his visit back to the old camp ground, as it has been twenty years since he left. He found many changes had taken place, iron bridges have taken the place of the old foot log. : Ed Young a railroad contractor of Pittsburg, Kansas, is here with a view of locating and operating the coal extensively thisyear. Mr. Young was once a resident of our burg many years ago and will be remembered by the older inhabitants. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Deaton delight- fully entertained a number of rela- tives and friends Saturday evening at their home in east Foster. Music was furnished by Messrs. Deaton and Keifer, which was fine and enjoyed by all. A merry time was had by : Elkhart We had another good rain last Fri- day evening. Every body is feeling better since the rain. A good many have sowed turnips. the hedges cut down. J. M. Messick, Roy Christman, . R. L. Scott all made a flying trip to Adrian last Saturday in the buz wagon. : The Royal Neighbors met at Elk- hart last Saturday and the attendance Jim Fuller has the job of hauling the coal for Concord school house. G. W. Armentrout’s new barn is beginning to loom up. If the weath- er stays good, John Page and G. W. will soon have it finished. Mrs. John Daniels visited at Elmer Knapps last Friday. We guess that she went over to see that boy. Ed Bailey shipped out a car load of cattle last Saturday. Col. Lockridge sold hogs to Frank Green and Joe Clapp one day last both old and young. DINAH. | week. ‘ = 5 Tom Hockett and wife was seen. M. E. Church South. going north last Sunday morning. Sabbath school at 9:30. We didn’t learn where they got din- Subject of sermon at 11 a. m., jner. “Ready to Act.” George Lockridge and wife spent Epworth League at 7p. m. Sub- ject, “The Ministry of Sociability.’’ Leader, Miss Delia Young. In the evening at 8 p. m. the ser- vice will be in charge of Mrs. Nellie C. Cordz, of Springfield and Mrs. W. C. Davis of Nevada. They will pre- sent some phases of our Missionary work, and are exceedingly anxious that every member of the church be present., Prayer meeting Wednesday even- ing at 8 o’clock. You are cordially invited to attend thege services. W. J. Snow. last Sunday at the McGraw home. Deacon Fritts, wife and daughter took on a square meal at Col. Lock- ridges last Sunday. We hear that John Stephens has a very sick colt. Jim Kershner and family spent last Sunday at John Stephens. _ The big farewell dinner was pulled off at Elkhart on the 18th and it will bea dinner long to be remembered by those thaf were there. The table was loaded down with all kinds of good things to eat. There were 45 beekly Gi a Me ie mies, BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1913. NUMBER 49 “ |persons there for dinner and they all feport a jolly good time. There was Some foot racing in the evening among the ladies. We heard that ae sorry to lose the good family out of our community, but we wish them the best of luck. Roy Chrisman and wife will run "the store at Elkhart. We wish them the best of luck in their new busi- Ness. . Mrs. Laurie Lockridge visited her mother at Panama one day last week. / That was a false report about Miss Grace Osborn boarding at Mrs. rshner’s. She is boarding at A. Westovers, The writer and wife called on Uncle Bill Stephens lastSunday even- ing, but we couldn’t raise him. He was in bed and sound asleep. George Fulkerson and Uncle Bill Stephens and some more of the neighbors have worked the road on Aownships time until they have made a regular automobile road out of it. It is all'0. K. We hear that Col. Lockridge is go- ing to board in Butler next month. We guess that the sheriff will have charge of him. JOHNNY. Worland (Too late for last week.) Mrs. Geo. Craig and son, George, returned home Thursday evening from Pittsburg, Kansas, where they had been called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Charley Richmond and reported her some better. On Friday she received a telegram to come again and left Friday evening for that place. This country has sure been blessed with a rainy week and the wells are filled up again. Miss Hazel Horn, teacher of Red Top, left Friday for her home in Rich Hill, Mo., to stay until Sunday. Born September 11, a fine boy to Mrs. Fred Wagner. James Dunkerly is down in these parts again. Mr. Moorehouse and Dan Moore- house who have been digging wells in Foster were home the last of the week, Mrs. Cora Constable has been very sick for the past two weeks but is some better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Castle have been staying with Henry Constable on ac- count of the illness of his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Miller entertained her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Bush, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bush, and daughter, Pearl, and Orion Kinney to dinner Sunday. All had a pleasant time. Mrs. Minnie Summers returned home Sunday after a few days visit in Pleasanton, Kansas. Mr. L. S. Miller and daughter, Maude, spent Sunday with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Anna Baldwin. Mrs. Myrtle Teagardner is on the sick list now. Mrs. Elby Lamay spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lightfoot. Grandma Jerrods spent Sunday af- ternoon with Mrs. Myrtle Wagner. Mrs. Alice Lightfoot and son of |Blue Mound spent Saturday and Sun- day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lightfoot. There were two ball games Sunday one between Worland and New Home on the New Home diamond, the score being 7 to 8 in favor of the New Home ; boys, and the other was a scrub team | from Worland and Old Walnut on the Worland diamond. The score was 3 to 4 in favor of Worland. This was a dandy game. | Repurta Summers left Sunday even- ing for Hume, Mo., where she is at- tending High School this year. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Summers and children spent Sunday with his broth- er and family. Johnnie Archie is working for Dick Giles now. Mrs. Geo. Craig returned home last week from Pittsburg. She brought her daughter and baby with her. She is better at this writing. The ball game Sunday between Worland and New Home on the Fos- ter diamond resulted in a score of 12 to 19 in favor of the home team. J. F. Bush and family entertained Mr. and Mrs. Milo Miller and chil- dren, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Bush and Orion Kinney Sunday. Miss Dollie Sears called on Lizzie Bear Sunday. Word was received here Friday that Mr. and Mrs. Jim Heatherly of Mul- berry, Kansas, are the proud parents of a new boy. Her sister, Mrs. Min- nie Stainger, left Friday evening to take care of her. R. O. Bush and wife and sister, Pearl, called on Mr. and Mrs. Henry Constable Tuesday night. The engine room of the Thomas mine burned to the ground about 6:30 Tuesday morning. Mrs. Emma Bendure spent Satur- day night with Miss Maude Miller. ° Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bush were Pleasanton callers Saturday night. Henry Constable and wife are stay- ing with his parents now. Williard Bush, his mother and sis- ter were Pleasanton callérs Friday. AUNTIE. High Art suits, Black-Arnold. Regular $18 Value at $12.50 _ Beautiful Dress Goods, 50c to $2.50 are uncommon. styles you must see them. and es that are Full G oO of "Snap You will like our new styles in Ready- to-Wear Garments exceptionally well be- cause they have that “Dash” and “Go” about them that appeals to most women. Nothing gaudy but they The lines are graceful and show every line of splendid workmanship. To appreciate these beautiful $10.00, $12.50, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 Extra Heavy Blankets, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 - - New Fancy Silks Women’s Fine Shoes, $2.50 to $4.00 SHOES Commencing Saturday we will Place on Sale One Lot Ladies’ Tailored Suits, Blue, Brown, Black Others $18.00, $20.00, $25.00, $30.00 We are Showing the Largest Stock of Coats in Bates County at Modest Cost Moray, Brocades, Plaids, Crepes, $1.00 to $3.50 NTILE COMPANY