The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, April 13, 1916, Page 1

VOL. XXXVIII. BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1916. IT IS NOW MAYOR HEINLEIN, New City Officials Installed Tues- day Evening. The recently elected city offi- «ials were installed at a special meeting of the City Council Tues- day night. The outgoing mayor, H. G. Cook, made a short speech.. Mayor Heinlein in accepting the office of mayor made a few re- marks telling what he expected to accomplish and inviting the co-operation of the council and citizens in making Butler a better place in which to live. He promises to make a special effort to suppress bootlegging, which it is claimed, has grown quite prevalent in this city. The following committees. were] appointed by the mayor: Police and Public Welfare, Arnold, Elmer Silvers,- C. A. Chambers, : Finance, C. A. Chambers, 8. W. Barr, Geo, Dixon, Water and Light, S. W. Geo, Dixon, C, A, Chambers, Cemetery, Chas. Hupp, W. old, J. S. Newlon. Ordinances, Elmer Silvers, li. Clinkenbeard, J, 8S, Newlon. : Streets an Alleys, W. Arnold, 4. W. Dixon, 8S. Barr. Sidewalks and Crossings, I, L. Clinkenbeard, J. 8. Newlon, Chas. Hupp. Sewers, S. W. Barr, beard, Elmer Silvers, Public Buildings, Dr. J. S. New- lon, C. A. Chambers, L, Clinken- beard. Fire Department, Geo. Chas. Hupp, S. W. B _Printing, Elmer Arnold, Chas. Hupp. Barr, Arn- L. Clinken- Dixon, Silvers, W. Villa Reported Dead. Queretaro, Mex., April 11.— _ Rumors, as yet unconfirmed, have reached the Mexican war office that Villaswas killed in the last fight with the Carranza forces at Cienegjville. Villa’s men, — ae- cording to the rumors are carry- ing his body on their way south. ‘War Minister Obregon at once wired to Chihfahua City asking for confirmation or denial of the reports. The rumors have created a profound impression here, - General Pershing’s Headquart- ers at the Front, April 10, 10 a. mw. Via Mestean Telegraph to Juarez, April 11. ports received by General Persh- ing that Villa t dead and that his body has been buried. These re- ports are being investigated. Mexicans who saw Villa on his flight said he looked to be near death but another report says Villa was able to ‘walk, after the first day following his injury. Death of. Leannah Coffelt. Leannah Coffelt, one of oldest citizens of this county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Dyer, on west Dakota street, Monday, April 10, 1916, Mrs. Coffelt was born in Ohio December 11, 1831, She removed with her family to this state at au early age and with the exception of about two years spent her life in this state. the In 1858 she was united in mar- riage to Willizm T. Coffelt who departed this life some — time since, To this union were born three children, two girls and one hoy. Mrs. Dyer of this city is the only survising daughter and the whereabouts of the son are unknown, Early in live she joined the United Brethern church and lived a useful, earnest christian life. Funeral services, conducted by Il. O. Maxey, vere conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Dyer, Wednesday morning and interment iaade in the Morris cemetery, Notice of Outstanding Warrants. No. 1264. No. 1482. No.” 1509. Contingent warrant Contingent warrant Contingent warrant Bridge warrant No. Bridge warrant N Bridge warrant No. 767. The above warrants were called for payment Feb. 20, 1916 and ceased to draw interest “at that time. J. H. STONE, 26-1t County Treasurer. -|mated the bodies, W.| train shortly afterwards, but in- Renevwel “re- | 50 Killed by Mexican Bandits. Laredo, Tex., Aprik 6.—Fifty persons, including women and children were murdered by ban- dits between Torreon and Zacate- cas on. March 28, when the ma- rauders wrecked the traifi on which they were riding, accord- ing to word brought here by pas- sengers today. The bandits, according to the story told here, wrecked the train in a hilly section far from any place of habitation and shot down the passengers one by one as they emerged from the wreck- age, When all the passengers were killed or wounded the bandits set fire to the wreckage and cre- A military. train following the passenger reached the wrecked stead of rendering aid, turned back to Torreon. No other details were available. The source is considered authen- tie here, . Shot as as “Spies in Canada. Denison, Ta., April 6.—Charles Schroeder and son, Louis, have heen shot as spies by the Canad- jan government, according to aql- vives received by relatives here. A notice received from the Can- adian government stated that the elder Schroeder was ordered to be shot at Clavet, Sask., March 24; the son to be shot at the same place three days later. As far as is known here, the sentences were carried out. The Schroeders went to Canada several years ago and lived on farms there, Both were married, Eggs for saline Thoroughbred 8. C. Rhode Is- land Reds. $1.00 | per 15, 18-tf Tel. 126 Mrs. J. B, Boulware. them in first class condition. , ATKINSON QUITS SERVICE BOARD TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR. Zack Patterson to Public Utilities Board. Jefferson City, Mo., April 11.— John M, Atkinson today tendered his resignation to Gov, Major as chairman of the Public Service Commission, effective May 1. It was accepted by the Governor, who immediately announced the appointment of William G, Bus- by of Carrollton, general counsel of the commission, to fill the va- cancy caused by the resignation of Atkinson. The Governor also announced the appointment of A®7, Patter- son to the place vacated by the promotion of Busby to the chair- manship of the commision, L. H. Evilsizer Dead. LL. Hl. Evilsizer for many years a resident of Lone Oak township died at his home south of town} Sunday morning. Mr. Evilsizer had been in poor health for a long time and finally was attacked with heart disease which in his weakened condition | caused his death, The funeral services, conducted by Rey, Spencer, were held at the Perm chureh Monday — afternoon | and interment made in the Elliott | peat bargain for cash or on easy cemetery, Marriage Licenses ah aster C. Epley . Adrian, Mo., Chrystena Cox. .... 4 Adrian, Mo.| R. C. Kesster.*o.... Merwin, Mov} Mary D, Hicks Merwin, Mo. } “Coming. today, cleaning your| premises so when the inspection | committee calls they will find A he ling is using the horse sense meth- | od of curing itself of some intes-, tinal trouble. so titke no chances but go| fails, to the you se your horse and give it a dose or twa of edy. once, t ing and its just as sure with cows or shee back. 25 O. K. M. Im Remaining uncalled for at the Post Office at Butler, Mo., week ending April 11, 1916; , Py eae arte a Mr. Jessie Axtell, Mr. Alex Rhodes Pharmacy, Butler, ae Boyne, Mr. W. R. Bragg, Mr. J.) Ct W. Harper, Len Smith, F. oR. Y Thomas, KE. D. Wigger, B.D. Wig-| ow Can Help. ger, WD. Wigger, Mrs. Geo. Mile) Tt will be appreciated by the ler, Mrs. diertic | These letters will be sent to the ‘dead | etter office April 25th,! rubbish will be 1916 if not delivered before. Inj year thereby sa Fealling for the above, pléase say | time and expense of “Adve J. E. Williams, Postmaster. —-—— Ee Sts For Sale Piano. ; Ne on CGiood sewing machine for sale Slightly used. Will sell oat cheap Mrs. A. R. Guyton, payments before shipping hack to 26.14 Butler, Mo. | hopse. panes Reeves The John Chiareh Co, See Agent Mayfield, For Rent. 26-11 At Henry Hotel. 80 acre farm one half mile wel woe north Black school house. Farm for Rent. 1 22-tf N, M. Nestlerode. Good 80 acre fam for rent in gig Re one {Summit jsoutheast of Butler. ow. Tf Tel. Se 26-2 7 ‘rtised’’ giving date of list. Horse Sense. 3 se that refrains from eat-| Nature sometimes, aid of nature as soon as! e something wrong with! With a heavy increase of horses and mules, there b. AJ Thomas Stock Reim-| casualties from colic If it does not respont at|/per, but these two his medicine costs you noth-|ments are no longer leading team owners p. We give your jand distemper remedy C.C. Rhodes. | this deadly foe. List of Letters pone l(e & G Liniment, for the! Arena Alnack, Shultz. and hauling away Week seven miles! ALL in mead- township, nquire, GS, Porter, Spruce, Mo. | shnstown |MILLIONS OF HORSES AND MULES IN USE IN MO. AND KAS. A Remarkable Increase in Notice- able in the Horse Traffic of the South West. more and distein- common ail- and money |inen rely wholly upon G & G colic We are offering La special offer through our dealer, d0e¢ bottle of Dr. absolutely free, {with one purchase of G & G Colie jand Distemper Remedy. Miss, Clean Up Committee if all) whose usual custom of cleaning premises aceumulated followed up: this additionaly “Clean Up], (April 17 to 22. i Douglas shoes and oxtords are ready for vou, Black & Arnold Black & Arnold Clothing Co. You'll find it pleasant to trade with Blaek & Arnold, feared, as horse- to combat Gatchell’s Sold by Our Spring Suits «- Coats Will win your trade if you see them, and hold your trade if you wear them. To get a thorough understanding of how good they are, how beautiful they look, how varied are the || models, and how moderately they are priced—you will have to see them. To get a better understanding of how well they will wear, how well they fit, hau well they retain their shape, you will have to buy them. When you have done this, you are among the best and most satisfied dressers in town. One lot Women’s and Misses Suits in all the most wanted shades and cloths, priced special at $15.00 One lot Women’s and Misses Suits garments which sell elsewhere for $25.00 priced special at $18.50 New Skirts in a fine quality ‘of chiffon, taffeta, best quality all wool crepe and all wool serges, priced special from $3.50.to $10.00 Childrens’ Dresses made of fine gingham and percale, all sizes, . Priced special at a Sam Levy Mercantile Company Women’s and Misses Coats Chinchilla, corduroy, gaberdine, serge and fancy Women’s and Misses Coats | white and black striped, new block patterns, navys Satin striped heavy tub men’s silk shirting, lust- rous, fine quality crepe de chine, priced special at made of fine imported gingham and repp, pink, One lot mixtures, priced special at $7.50 One lot and white, priced special at $10.00 New Waists $2.48 Children’s Dresses blue and tan, priced special at 98c Letters of inquiry cheerfully answered or less a eurred Sunday Pthe<Ch | Wednesday, DEATH OF MRS. C. A. CHAMBERS. Wife of the Editor of the Repub- lican Press Passes Away Sunday Morning. The announcement of the death of Mrs. (. A. Chambers whieh morning at her home on North Main street came as a surprise to her many friends, She had been ill for some time but was thought to be improving and [it was expected that she would soon he restored to health, About 5 o'clock Sunday morn- ing she asked the narse in attend- ance for acdrink of water, After she took the drink the nurse no- tieed that she was breathing heavily and called Mr. Chambers and the other members of the fam- ily. Her heart, weakened by her long , had failed and she died about six o'clock, Susan Holland Coleman was the oldest daughter of Mr. and = Mrs. John M. Coleman and was born at Johnstown, this county, January 18, 1873. She was united insmar- i to Co A, Chambers Febru- entirely iness yo18 TSO, to whieh wnion were horn three children, Maurine, Bonnie and Alice, all of whom survive For many years she had been a Member of the Christian ehurch and lived an earnest christian life, | She was a woman-of many ex- jeellent qualities and enjoyed the love and esteem .of a wide cirele of friends. : Funeral services, Rey. RLM. Talbert, were held at an chureh Monday af- tertoon and the body laid to rest in Oak Hill cometery. Start cle: today. row, coudueted by ling up at your place Don't wait until tomor- Elk outing Black & Arnold. Try our farm work, Next Friday night the summer band coteert season will COMMNCHEE, More boys new suits tn sim mer colors at Black & Arnold Mr. and Mrs. glohn Allen of Adrian were in Butler Wednesday ona shopping trip. Yout spring suit is here. Get jit before Raster, Black & Arnold Our wood friends Mao and Mars. Henry Kautinan of route 5 were and favored wv omost pleasant call in Butler Wednesday us with Childrens shoes Black & Arn old. Bo. Cumiford of | Atmsterdan Was a county seat visitor Wednes day. Phas wis) Mi first trip to Butler in five vears. Arie Crmiford’s K1L.OO stit cases, Black & Robert C) Kessler and Miss Mary D. Hicks, both of Merwin, Were united in mare sin Butler Rev. gs offi- elating: while Black & Buy your shirt supply vou ean wet fast colors, Arnold. Will Barber, who was last week elected driver of the fire depart- ment wagon declined te aeeept the position and Ce IWersey was elected in his pla Remember that we are sling our khaki and cottotinade pants at old prices, Black & Arnold. Six leases on land in West Point township, ting 709 aeres, were filed for record in the office of the recorder of deeds Monday by parties from Wichita, Kas. Prospecting for oil or mineral will commenced on the land and a big “*strike’> may be ex- pected at any time, Black & Arnold soon be Stetson hats, One thing has been discovered that the European. v has tade cheaper. 1. D. Snedeker, of | Jer- seyville, Hls., tised 10,000 barrels of apples last year says the price was barely” sufficient to pay for the packing and ship- ping according to an interview in the Kansas City Star.“ Exports of apples | 1 million and a half short of last year and there was a big crop last fall. who NUMBER 26 — shoes for regular | S : rash : 4 A 4