The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 3, 1914, Page 7

RNa ee es. SS er ar a t The best lines in America. Made by hand and of all wool fabrics guaranteed to fit and retain shape perfectly Ladies Coats and Suits $10 to $25 Made by New York’s best tailors and guaranteed by us. We Shoe the Family Better and Cheaper s*Khe Daylight Store” Mens Suits $15 to ‘American Clothing House BALL BAND RUBBERS. $25 Copyright Hart Schaffner & Mars Black & Arnold Clothing Co. Mr. and Mrs. -Len Shubert spent Sunday in Adrian. Overcoats $10, Black & Arnold. John Powell spent Thanksgiving here with homefolks. Wool suits $10, Black & Arnold. $1 Flannel Shirts, Black & Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Smith spent Saturday in Kansas City. New Rubber good, Black & Arnold. B. G. Culver spent Thanksgiving Day here with home folks. Christmas goods, Black & Arnold. Howard Potts of Kansas City spent | Friday here the guest of N. B. Jeter. . Heavy Overalls, Black & Arnold. _ Dr. W. H. Allen of Rich Hill spent Monday in Butler attending circuit court. Warm Underwear, Black & Arnold. W. H. Charters Jr., shipped out two fine Poland China hogs on mail order Monday. Corduroy pants $1.50 Black & Arn- old, Kansas City, spent Thanksgiving here with homefolks. : Boys suits, overcoats and shoes, Black & Arnold. C. M. Walker returned to Kansas City Friday after a visit here with his brother, J. S. Walker. Buy your overcoats of us this time, | Black & Arnold. Leslie Choate who is attending school at Sedalia spent Thanksgiving here with homefolks. | lined $1.75 up, Black & Arnold. Roy Long who is traveling out of Hats valued up to $3.50 for $1 now. 6-1t Mrs. T. Robinson & Daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keele are re- joicing over the birth of a fine girl Sunday, November 29th, 1914. Come in and see our Christmas novelties. N. B. McFarland. C. B. Cullison, Homer Chris and Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Metzler all of Foster spent Saturday in Butler. Pocket books and purses. N. B. McFarland, 7-2t Mrs. Will Nix and children spent several days the latter part of the week with relatives in Kansas City. Ladies hand: bags, a full line, all leather. N. B. McFarland. | William Laney, one of Hudson | ‘\township’s pioneer Democrats was in | | Duck and corduroy coats, blanket | Butler Monday attending circuit | $2, former values up to $5. | court. on Horse blankets ofall kinds. Stable and square blankets, also storm covers. N. B. McFarland. 7-2t Miss Ora Newsome and Miss Mary Braden have returned to Kansas City after spending Thanksgiving here with homefolks. Cats Paw Rubber Heels for men and ladies, N. B. McFarland. B. F. Moore and family and Mr. Mrs. G. M. Moore of Kansas City spent Thanksgiving Day at the home of H. G. Cook. < Grip handles and Bag tags. N. B. McFarland. 7-2 Bert Seese’s delivery horse ran away Saturday morning on West Da- kota street, but was stopped with no damage resulting. Good trimmed hats for $1.50 and . lt Mrs. T. Robinson & Daughter. Farmers Bank, Butler. Peoples Bank of Butler. Duvall-Percival Trust C CarIannonel 11//First National Bank of Bank of Amoret Bank of Amsterdam, .. Bank of Merwin ...... Hume State Bank . Banks and Trust Companies. Deposits, | Missouri State Bank, Butler... F. & M. Bank, Rich Hill : Walton Trust Co., Butler Adrian Banking Co., Adr t! Bank of Rockville, Rockville . Rich Hill Commercial State .. Hume Commercial, Hume .... Farmers Bank, Foster . Farmers Bank of Rockville. OFFICIAL CONDENSED STATEMENT ‘ rr + Of the Banks and Trust Companies of ‘Bates County at the Close of = -———Compiled and published by the Bates County Record Nov. 21, ; rr J. A. Rogers and family spent Sun- day at Hume. Warm gloves, Black & Arnold. J. E. Dowell. was down from Adrian Monday looking after political matters. = Sweaters 50c, Black & Arnold. Dr. C. A. Lusk was in from Vir- ginia Monday looking after business matters., ‘ : Overshoes $1.30, Black & Arnold. J. W. Jamison of Rich Hill was in Butler Monday attending circuit court. Cotton gloves, Black & Arnold. Joe W. Baker and Dan Lowery were up from Rich Hill on business _ Saturday. Mrs. Clarke Travis spent several days the first of the week in Pleasan- ton, Kansas. i Business October 31, 1914. ° JHORne and | Over- (Realestate; Capital (Surplus {Cash Total | Discounts} drafts |fur. & fix. Stoc! & Profits!) Reserve} Resources Sr benaieerets 1$ 338,949 95$ 352,515 77\$ 3,762 52/$ 17,600 00,$ 50,000 00|$ 51,959 75,$102,031 41/$ 475,909 70))7 816,056 24 291,705 53; 1,856 54| 23,505 10| 55,000 00] 30,957 49, 85,446 56] 402,013 73!) o| | 283,126 24) 294,355 58) 4,353 17; 10,000 00) 25,000 00) 42,837 42, 44,275 11) 350,983 66) 3) | 262,677 20, 626,516 95; 2,806 52) 28,401 72} 250,000.00) 128.828 53) 116,990 54; 769,715 73) 4 | 194,698 68 186,809 38} 3,342 91] 9,710 00} 25,000 00] 26,148 97, 45,985 41} 245,847 65), 5 a | 188,570 12! 192,829 68: 1,048 00) 11,396 27| 35,000 00) 18,396 91) 29,693 0s} 234,967 03!) ¢ 0. 177,091 61) 232,991°34 706 67 000 00! 50,000 00] 78,852 47; 72,246 07) 305,944 U8]) 7, ..| 115,540 42; 86,441 04] 2,814 55] + -2,30000! 10,000.00} 17,412 89! ‘ 367 72) 142,923 31]) g ‘ 97,814 29) 87,638 80! 977 18! 8,700 00; 25,000 00] 6,100 48| 31,598 79] 128,914 Ti 9) 58,894 39, 59,017 42} 1,221 34 4,353 00} 10,000 00} 6,242 15, 10,634 78) bf 110 Adrian ..... 57,118 49, _ 63,687 14! 2,469 81) 6,271 37/ 25,000 00] 2,264.90) 16,950 13, M1 LEI) 50,908 82) ~ 41,464 66] "785 69] 4,465 00/ 10,000 00] 3,444 01| 17,661 88 33};12] «| 47,055 19; 55,266 45 761 27| + =1,20000) 10,00000} 6,675 52) 14,502 99, 71,730 711113) 6 33,481 46, 42,937 23 131 39} 2,474 00] 15,000 00} 6,547 05) 9, 485 89) 55,028 51li14 i 33,300 33; 24,009 67 136 18) 2,035 63} 10,000 00 680 61} 15,828 24 43,980 94/115) 16,454 18° 19,871 78) 54 68] 1,884 56) 10,00000; 2,312 04) 9, 455 26! 31,266 22/116} is 16,779 72, 16,026 02} 260 45} _ 3,844 40) 10,000 00}__1,410 30) __ 6,059 15) 27,190 021177] $2, 282, 506 83152, 674,084 19/$26,958 87/$133,140 99|$625,000 00 3421.08] 491$680, 213 01/$3, 525,368 38 " Mackinaws at Black & Arnold. Miss Hazel Ludwick who attended returned home Sunday. Work shoes that will wear, for |men and boys, Black & Arnold. Edgar Idol, editor of the Pleasant Hill Local, has been appointed post- master of Pleasant Hill. . For Christmas read Walker-McKib- ben’s large ad, Walker-McKibbens. Captain V. L. Johnson and - family have returned home from a visit with relatives in St. Clair county. For Christmas read Walker-McKib- ben’s large ad, Walker-McKibbens. For Christrias read Walker-McKib- ben’s large ad, Walker- McKibbens. John Stanley, who represents the Mitchell Motor Car Co. spent Thanks- giving here with home folks. the Miller-Graves nuptials in Liberty | | For Christmas read Walker-McKib- | 'ben’s large ad, Walker-McCibbens. | Frank Proctor of Nevada spent the | | latter part of the week here with the family of C. C. Catterlin. | Razor straps, Wrist Braces, Cuffs | and Watch Fobs. N. B. McFarland. | Mrs. Hayden Ray and children re- | turned home the latter part of -the | week from a visit with relatives in | | Nevada. | Fancy Dog Harness and Hat bands. | 7-2t N. B. McFarland. B. M. Wix of Pleasant Gap was in Butler Monday looking after business matters and made the Times a most pleasant call. i Our Tin shingles are painted to last. Logan-Moore Lumber Co. Patch up, plaster up,. nothing will do it like Acme at Logan.Moore -| Lumber Yord. Galvanized eve troughs, ridge roll and valleys made of heavy galvan- ized iron at Login-Moore Lumber Dr. Claude Allen and_ brother, Clyde of Rich Hill were in Butler looking after business- matters the latter part of the week. | Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Welton de- lightfully entertained a number of friends at their home on South Broadway Friday evening. Plush and water proof robes for buggy and autos. N. B. McFar- land. 7-2t * Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Stubblefield held a family reunion and served a most bountiful Thanksgiving dinner to twenty-five guests Thursday. Address all letters concerning our three Premium Pianos to, Merchants’ Piano Association, Butler, Mo. 7-t2 LIBRARY COUPONS With Every Purchase Suits and Overcoats TO PLEASE YOUR PURSE SEE OUR Novelties in Holiday Gifts IS A WINNER SPECIAL PRICE ON COATS. Our $10 Blue Serge Suit ‘Marriage License ERE: LIBRARY COUPONS With Every Purchase SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL BATH ROBES Young Mens Suits ~ _With your Wedding Suit NOBBY STYLES.....................5-55 $10 to $18 - -| OVERCOATS New Shape Hats : BOYS SUITS | totiday Ties : _ $2.00 to $7.50 SE TANCE RODE: izexs Sens ae ied by his charming daughter, Miss Stella, spent Monday in Butler. We acknowledge a most pleasant call from the Senator. ~ Read our ad in thisissue and write us a composition and try for one of the three premium pianos. Mer- chant’s Piano Association. 7-t2 Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Haggard en- _|tertained at one o'clock luncheon Monday for Mr. and Mrs. J. M./ Beatty of Kansas City and Mrs. D. H. Warford of Adrian. The Merchants Piano Association, R. M. Sutherlin general proprietor, will open a piano store in the Catter- lin building, west side of the square, December 12, 7-2 Dr. M. J. Hurley who represents the State University Agricultural Col- lege in their campaign against hog cholera in ates county will have his desk in the county clerk’s office. If your horse does not travel right, the trouble is probably in his shoes. We treat all lameness in feet by scientific horseshoeing. Give usa trial. R.A. Harp, S. E. corner square. 7-5t L. R. Twyman the Missouri Pacific courteous and efficient agent at this place has moved his family from Harrisonville to Butler and will reside in the Jackson property on West Pine street. “Hopper” Morgan who for several years past has been with the Hagen- beck-Wallack circus is spending the winter here and has accepted a posi- tion on the mechanical force of the Republican-Press. Tom Grimsley of Charlotte town- Ship came in Friday witha wagon load of pecans which he marketed with the Home Produce Co. at 84 cents per pound, the 2700 pounds amounting to $234.50. County Superintendent of Public Schools, P. M. Allison has purchased the residence property of O. K. Davis on West Ohio Street and will take possession at once. Mr. Davis will occupy the Catterlin place. Nels. Allman of Amoret, who was seriously injured the 9th of October as the result of a fall froma pecan tree, is slowly recovering from his injuries and was able to take the trip from Butler to Amoret Tuesday. A double header basket ball game between the Hume and Butler boys, Thursday afternoon resulted in the Butler girls winning by a seore of 18 to 10 and the Hume boys carrying off the game from the Butler boys. Alex B. Walker of Columbus, Ohio left Friday for Kansas City after a visit here with the family of his brother, D. K. Walker. Before re- turning home, Mr. Walker expects to visit in Enid, Oklahoma and Wichita, Kansas. Frank Tuttle editor of the Inter Collegiate Institute Crescent returned returned to Ft. Scott, Kansas, Mon- day after a several days’ visit here with relatives. ler boy and a former member of The Times force. Ellen, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Bearce, died at the home of her parents in Pleasant Gap township Sunday, November 29, 1914. Funeral services were held Wednesday and interment made in Round Prairie cemetery. Dr. E. G. Zey has purchased a new 1915 Model Buick roadster from Mc- McFarland & Sons, the Buick repre- sentatives here. The car is the first of its type to be brought to this city and is a handsome machine of power- ful and luxurious appearance. The Black & Arnold Clothing Co., have purchased a new sign which has been.placed above the main en- trance to their building. The sign bears the firm name in raised gilt letters upon a black background and is both handsome and attractive. The Logan-Moore Lumber Co. has had their old office building moved back and will fit up for a store room, while a nice office room will be built, on the old site and fitted up in modern shape. They evidently feel that their business interests in the city require more mo¢ern facilities and do not ex- pect to be behind in the march of pro- gress.—Rockville Booster. Samuel Barr, manager of the Peo- ple’s Elevator Company, was here a few days ago. He did not let his mission be known at the time but it is now given out by -the best of authority that he was looking for a site for a new elevator which that company will erect at Metz before an- | ; other crop is harvested. It will be a Senator John Baldwin, accompan-| Frank is an old But-) J. W. Evans, C. H. Field, C. H. Baily and W. W. Trail of Rockville were in Butler Monday attending circuit court. G. O. Purdy ol Amoret was in But- ler Monday and made the Times a most pleasant call. Mr. Purdy is preparing to sell his live stock and personal property at public sale De- cember 9th and intends removing to St. Louis. Miss Grace A. Hook of Auxvasse and Glenn E. Toolson of Oscecla were united in marriage Thursday, November 26th, 1914. The bride is a cousin of J. E. Hook of Hudson township. Mr. Toolson is private secretary to Congressman C. C. Dickinson. . Mrs. Tallon O’Byrne of Birming- ham, Ala., who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.. A. Trimble in this city, left Friday for Chicago where she will join her husband. Mrs. J. A. Trimble and Miss Virginia Lampton accompanied her as far as Kansas City. Jas. W. Allison left Friday for Miami, Flordia, with a car load of house hold goods and Mrs. Allison and daughter left to join him in their new home. They will reside about four miles from Miami. The Allisons are good people and a host of friends regret their departure from the com- munity. W. I. Marriott went to Appleton City, Monday and blowed himself for a bran new Saxon auto which he drove back without trouble of any kind. It is quite an elegant little car and will give him a great deal of pleasure to say nothing of the use he will find for it in his business. —Reck- ville Booster. A Missouri teacher declares that teachers are killing the love of litera- ture in their pupils by forcing too - much of the English classics on them and not allowing enough O. Henry and Bernard Shaw. That may be true, but how are Milton, Spencer, Dryden et al, to get a hearing if somebody does not take advantage of helpless youth in their behalf? — Republic. While removing molds from around a concrete bridge built by the Vernon County Court recently, Otis Watson was killed, his father, Geo. Watson, seriously injured and John McAninch painfully hurt Wednesday afternoon. The belief is that the concrete had frozen and ‘failed to set. and when the props were removed the concrete fell to pieces. ~Rich Hill Review. A letter received by J. S. Jenkins Wednesday morning, from his son, Rev. G. F. Jenkins,, who is a mis- sionary in China, brought the sad news of the death of their baby boy, Forest Dwignt, 24 years old, October 5, of Dysentery, at the hospital in Chang Uh. Little Forest was born in Butler, Mo., while the family was, in the U. S. A. on a furlough.—Mar- shall Democrat-News. Last week while Emmett Hook was delivering a team of the kind of mules for which he is famous, and a saddle horse to a man at Butler, with the horse tied behind the buggy, the horse got scared at some merchants’ effort to beat the newspaper man out of a few cents, viz, a sign. board, and jumped against the buggy, Emmett was thrown against the wheel, break- ing every spoke in it. As a conse- quence of which they have been do- ing their traveling in a lumber wagon the past few days.—Rockville Booster. The plant of the Republican-Press was sold at public sale Saturday af- ternoon under a chattel mortgage, C. A. Chambers bidding it-in. Mr. Chambers informed a Times reporter Sunday that it is his intention to as- sume the management of the plant at least temporarily and continue to conduct the paper. Mr.- Chambers who was postmaster here under President Taft has for several years been prominently identified with Re- publican politics and it is highly probable that he will change the pu- litical complexion of the Press which of late has manifested more or less marked ‘‘Bull Moose’’ tendencies. Miss Lucile Hatten of Independ- ence, Mo., was badly injured in the wreck of the Red train on the Chica- go & Alton near Clark, Mo., last Fri- day. She was was on her way to visit friends and relatives at Columbia. She is well known here, having re- peatedly visited the family of W. O. Atkeson. A letter from her friends ann while no one was killed tower elevator and fire .—Metz t, it close call for r tol proof. outright a ane many. was the cause.