The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, October 15, 1914, Page 1

deekly State Historical Soei- {N1eS, ON THE WING. “ Uncle Joe Zwellen has nine ches- ter white shoats for sale that will av- erage 60 pounds each, and a good team of horses for sale, | Prof. Mufford of Pittsburg Kansas visited Robt. Wendlefon three days last week. Anyone having an invalid chair for sale write or call by "phone R. F. D. 1, C. L. Binton. 1, M. Corbins of Merwin left for Neodisha, Wilson county, Kansas, Sunday night, where he expects to make his future home. Mrs, T. J. Hockett and Miss Iris Beck the Concord school mistress, visited Mrs Peter Peterson Saturday afternoon. : Charley Heckadon visited his bro- ther Jule at New Home, then from *. there to C. R. Dickerson, near Fos- ter for a day or two. Mr. and Mrs. John Hedger ar) went to his wife’s people Saturday to show their new girl babe at Geo. Butler’s three miles south of Virginia. Grandpa says his hat won’t stay on. Lots of talk about the Amsterdam Street Fair, big crowd in. attendance. Geo. Jackson and Ed Barns took in Elkhart Sunday. Dan Corbin’s corn is weighing 75) ban! bushels to the acre. The are crib- bing at 75 pounds to the bushel at Merwin. Marian Hedger furnished the music for Ida Clark’s dance at Nyhart Sat- aurday night. Chauncy Fritts bought a fine horse} Prof. R. D. Wendleton will givea “one day last week and paid war price. | bible lecture at Mr. Nightwine’s Sun- day at 2 o’clock. Iwas at C. L. Pointers Jewelry He said he did not Siri pear orchard in’ Virginia is: in|bave atime piece in the house but Hulny Fritts. went to. Butler Tues- or to buy a buss wagon, 10 passen- room Sunday, derson? The Norman boys are building a good shed for their stock. Sis Browning lost an $80 cow the ane day. It was the only cow he Mrs. Enos Garren has returned to her home at Niles, Kans. Lawrence Darr came home a few days ago from his harvest trip. Mrs. T. J. Hockett starts for Ne- braska Saturday to visit her sister, Peter Peterson is fixing to build a ttew hen house. Bailey Beckett is putting a founda- tion under Geo. Crook’s house. A letter was received from Jas. fics who is on his way to Cali- | fornia. Uncle Tom Hockett’s wagon be- came uncoupled Monday, throwing him over the dashboard and bruising him up pretty badly. The case of V. Henderson and Joe Cox was decided last week by a fine of $10 and costs, amounting te $50 on Henderson. Sign for The Times. What's the matter with Virgil Hen- Does Perry Fritts thresh every Sunday? Virgilis a fireman. Another big rain here Sunday night. The Miami swelled out of its banks again. It is reported that Johnny Zinn is going to move back to old Bates county from the Territory. Jim Norman has lumber on the ground to enlarge his kitchen. full blast. Can’tget help to supply |hisown. Quick workman. the demand. They arein.fine shape|' A. Wendleton pas a good war. “wind managed by Will Bell of Foster. phorse for sale... N. M. Ne BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1914. East Lone Oak. This vicinity has been visited by rains the last few days accompanied by quite a lot of electricity. ‘ Dan Smith’s barn was struck by lightning Tuesday and burned with most of its contents. We never learned how-much insurance he car- ried. Sam Starr had a ‘horse ” mule killed by lightning the same evening. He had no insurance. ° The Peru school has a new coal house. Grover McCoy built it oe is a dandy. E. E. Eckles, F. E. Wisherd ina L. G. Thomas got home last Friday with their cattle that they had on pasture in Cedar county about 12 miles south of Eldorado Springs. The township boad had a call meet- ing last Monday at Peru. The recent rains put several bridges on the ‘re- pair list. H. G. Requa spent Sunday at Elmer Requas’. Ross Williams spent a few days at the bedside of his father who lives in Vernon county. Mr. Williams is a very sick man. Roy Latham and wife entertained the following guests last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Latham, Mr. and Mrs. James \Slyter, Mr. and. Mrs. Elmer Latham and_H. S. Latham. Ernest Gough is building a new hog shed. W. C. McGinnis’ mother of Rich au is visiting them at this writing. ~ There w3il be no preaching at Peru next Sunday as Rev. Spencer is at Marionville, Mo., attending oe ence. Mr. and Mrs, Dick Shoup neve to their home on the Webster place re- cently. , NUMBER 52 Larmar, Mo., returned home a few days ago. They were accompanied by their daughter Mrs. Arthur Mc- Crey with her husband and daughter Eula, who spent a couple of days with them before retnrning home. PUSSY WILLOW. In and Around Maysburg. Sterling Harness and Harry Hibbs went to Kansas City last week, Har- ry returned Saturday but Mr. Har- ness was under the doctor’s care and had to remain a few days. Ernest Clary sold his big team to Peddler George Saturday. 3 Tan White went to Urich Tuesday. Tom Cannon went to Sam Jacob’s Sunday from Sunday School. Mr. Godwin and family, Bishop ‘|Cannon, Florence Shelton, Ermine Zimmer and Mildred White took din- ner at Sam Stayton’s Sunday. Ernest Clary bought a team of mules Monday. Mr. Hibbs is to have a sale Friday and Mr. Coonrod is to have a sale a week from Thursday. Mr. Dale and wife visited Mr. Coonrod Sunday. Mr. Clary and wife visited at Tan White’s Sunday. Mr. Farmer and family visited at Mr. Ramsey’s Sunday. Mr. Godwin and wife, Dr. Miller and wife went with Mr. Middleton in his car to the Old Settlers’ Re-union Wednesday and of course it rained a little. Tan White put the top on his silo Friday. Ermen Coonrod’s horse ran away with his new buggy Sunday. last and damaged the buggy considerable. There will be preaching at the Christian church next Sunday. Mr. and Mra, L. H. Evilsiser, who +}have been visiting for some _tima at We have been having some rain the eek. » & NEIGHBOR. 5 North New Home. Grandma Pickett visited a few days last week in Butler with Mrs. Dixon. Rev. H. T. Ogle and wife left Fri- day for K. C. and from there to their home at Pasadena, Calif. Well we have had some rain, about five inches felt Thursday and Thurs- day night, and one and one-half Sun- day night. The Miami was out on the lowland Friday, and Monday the Marais des Cygnes was bank full. No mail Friday on account of high water. Frank Bowles spent Sunday at Clif Ehart’s. . Mrs. Taylor Paridice and son Wil- lie of Kincaid, Kans., visited the last of the week at the home of her uncle, Henry and John Ehart. Joe Nye, wife and daughter spent Sunday night at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. McCormack. Homer Linendoll and wife spent Sunday at Henry Ehart’s. Mr. and Mrs. Stanfield are visiting at the home of their daughter “Mrs. Milt Reeves. is John Phelps delivered hogs at But- ler Saturday. Lon Smith and family spent Sun- day at Jim Bradley’s. Ike Kelly made a business trip to Butler Tuesday. COR. S.-C. Red Cockerels,-good breed- ers at $1, $1.50 and $2 each, but don’t wait too long. Atthe Adrain Street Fair, we entered two trios and won all premiums offered. _ At the Bates County Fair-we entered twelve birds and won Ist, 2nd and 3rd cock; Ist, ~ |2nd and 3rd cockerel; 1st, 3rd and .|4th hen; 1st, 2nd and 3rd pullets and First Display. If you want some ex- hibition birds get our prices. Edson{Snyder, Linwood.Farm, Butler, Mo. Po the People of the Sixteenth Senatorial District Appleton City, Mo. October 12, 1914. To the People of the 16th Senatorial District: I am creditably informed that my opponent, Mr. Ben F. Wix, is, circulating a report that I gave aid to |the Single Tax cause after the elec- tion of 1912, This is an unqualified falsehood. On the 26th day of April, 1912, I heard a speech made by John Z. White of Chicago, immediately I openly denounced the speech on the 4th day of May, 1912. I answered that speech denouncing same. Ihave never given aid or support to the Single Tax cause since that time. Task the press of this District -to publish this letter regardless of party, and also ask the people, regardless of party who believe the affidavit at- tached hereto, for their support. John Baldwin. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of October, 1914. (SEAL) James G. Coffin, Notary Public. Commission expires Nov. 5, 1917. M. E. Church, South. Sabbath School at 9:30. Preaching morning and evening. Subject of the sermon at 11 a. m. “The Prayers of the Church Neces- sary in an Efficient Ministry. Midweek service at 7:30, followed by Choir practice. Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. _ Subject of sermon at 7:30 p. m. “Christ’s Invitation to the Weary. You are cordially invited and wel- come to these services. W. J. Snow, Pastor. Car Load of Apples On track at Butler. Ben Davis and Ganos—5 bushel lots 65c per bushel at car or will sell whole car. 52-1t * Zach Johnson. {Samuel Levy Mercantile Company THE MOST COMPLETE. STOCK OF Ladies Ready-to-Wear, Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes In Bates County and sell same at unmatched low prices. See Us Before You Buy Your Winter Needs. Weare selling large size LADIES SUITS cotton blankets 98c Ww selling good quality ware ming god $10.00 to $35.00 6 1-2¢ yd. We are selling Ladies’ knit Ladies Velvet Coats Silk Lined special values petticoats all sizes $13.50 48 : We are selling extra quality 100 Ladies fancy Coats, special value table damask $8. 50 48c yd. We are selling all linen torchon laces | Ladies Black Arabian Lamb Coats, sell ? Be yd. elsewhere up to $18, our price......$13.50 We are selling childrens’ “Rawhide” | 1 adies genuine Black Sealette Plush coats ; hose Skinner satin lined, all sizes.. .-$16.50 15e twe fer 256 wis ws alanion ae Fancy cape coats........ seccccceeceees-$10 to $25 256 Childrens coats from..........;......$2.50 to $10 bt calpain renee Infants Bearskin coats...... SivgeQeneaees ...-$1.00 . $1.80 We are selling all waol blankets $4.50 Bates We are selling Childrens’ unionsuits New skirte,.......00...cc+ssesese++-.$4.50 to $10 ...$3.50 to $7.50 Sill Kimonas.......-..ses-0cesese++0y2++e82 t0 $10 ‘erdines, {| Ladies eee a Ladies and Misses Dresses _Serges, ‘Gab- Kuppenheimer Fine Suits and Overcoats for Men $15.00 to $25.00 Styleplus Suits and Overcoats $17.00 ° Eee . All Wool Suits, Serges and Cheviot $1 Wales Goodyear Rubber Footwear is guaranteed We are selling men’s heavy underwear 486 i Weare selling men’s sweaters, extra quality We are selling ‘‘Superior’’ unionsuits We are selling all wool flannel shirts fancy worsteds 0 to $15 We are Selling ‘‘superior’’ unionsuits for Boys—all sizes All Wool Chinchilla Overcoats.............$12.50 60c We are selling extra quality All Wool Kersey Overcoats................ «+ $10 work shoes $2.50 All Wool Boys Suits..........0.....eesecceee $3.50 | We are selling mens Jerseys. {SSSR a ee ree all wool All Wool School Overcoats....,....-+-......0005 $5 $1.50 Childrens Suits..............06.00.. $1.50 to $3.50 | "°** “pine Swe Gam® cotton Childrens Overcoats............ deavsacvent $2 to $5 Se We are selling mens wool socks Nobby Balmaccaans for men.......... $10 to $20 (Se Extra Quality Mens Raincoats........:......... $5 | Weare selling Sweet-Orr & Co. “s - corduroys Thompson Bros. fine Shoes..............$4 to $5 $2.60