The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, April 12, 1917, Page 7

oN - Black & Sons Clothing Co. 25-tf Mr. and Mrs. Chas Fisk drove /\ to Kansas City Sunday. . The place to buy your Stetson on Black &> Sons Clothing { ' Manee spent Sunday in Kansas City: Mr. and Mrs, Sam Walls of Adrian spent" Monday here with friends, ) ‘Miss Mabel Rockhold spent the last of the week with her a og uy near Adrian. Ofred Jackson of Kansas City . enjoyed a visit here with home folks Sunday. G. M. Hargett, ‘vice president of The Walton Trust Co., spent Sat- urday i in Kansas City. Work straw hats and _ gloves, Black & Sons Clo. Co. : Mrs. Peter Denning is visiting at/the home of her brother, A. W. Conway, at Lexington. : Walter Arnold spent Easter ‘at/| . the home of his. daughter,* Mrs. Noel Mills, in Kansas City. Everyone who is interested in good goods at right prices should call on Black & Sons Clo. Co. Miss Margaret Snider, of Jop- lint, who has been visiting friends here returned home Sunday. Our’line of silk shirts is the nobbiest in town, Black & Sons. Wesley Denton, cashier of the Peoples Bank, spent the latter part: of the .week in Kansas. City. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. DeArmond are rejoicing over the birth of « daughter, Thursday, (Apri! 1917. ‘i Mrs. 0. J.’ Scribner, 5, accom- 25-t¢ | Paul and. Julius Levy and Tom | Know this store is absolutely reliable . and that when we say ‘Judge ‘A. B.. Owen spent the lat. ‘ & part: of the try in Kansas » Miss Alice © Hentiy and Miss gets Morehouse ‘came over from ‘Hoster ‘Tuesday shopping. iy SHORT STORIES | Of Local Interest—Clipped from | Our Exchanges, Co. F, 2nd Mo, Infty, at Clin ton has ‘elected the following of- “Mr, Huddleson of the Adrian Journal, was -in’ Butler Monday ‘and ne us with a call. “One “Price to Everybody, Money Back 10 Agyhody” Our. All-Wool Policy Will be strictly adhered to and in this day of h, e. 1. will mean much to you. \ Come to Us for Clothes and Footwear : _ American Clo. House _ The Good Clothes Store ° a H. G. Cook, manager of the American Clothing House, made a business trip to Joplin the’ first of the week. ‘Merrell Campbell, of Yates Center, Kansas, spent Easter here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Campbell. You can own a Douglas shoe ; for $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50. The | best values anywhere, Black & Sons Clothing Co. 25-tf | Miss Nora Weddle hus returned ‘to her home in Denver, Cvio., af- ter a visit here with her mother, Mrs. N. J. Weddle. Large, white Virginia Jumbo Peanuts for seed, 1 pound 15c; 2 pounds 25c, at’ J. D. Deacon’s, South Side Square. Leslie Harper, who is attend- ing the Western Dental College in Kansas City, spent the week end here with home folks: A High Art suit will wear from two ,to five years. To be ‘con- vinced, try one. this time, Black & Sorfs Clothing Co. 25-tf Wilcox Bros. have purchased the D. F. Payne building on North Main street, formerly occupied by McCullough’s Grocery. i Mrs. C. E. Seevers, of Kansas City, spent the latter part of the week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Dalton. A. C, Coberly, manager of the Logan-Moore .Co’s. Butler _ yard, went to Muskogee, Okla., ‘on a business mission Monday.’ One good Velie buggy for sale. Also good set of single harness. See J. W. Logue over Peoples ank. Priced-to sell. 26-tf Miss Mary Braden Ora Newsome, who are teaching in Kansas City, spent. the week end here with. home folks. - - panied- by -her-daughter,—spent}-- Easter with. her parents in Ne- vada. Mrs. G. T. Williams, who an "been visiting her son, Will- jams, has returned to her borne | in Nevada. © “cy fen een ih «hd Friday evening with a "6 Sam for a brief. vinit with {Side Rypere: ‘ ress; Texas arri Miss Mildred Moore of ‘Kansas City arrived the latter part of the week for a visit here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. G.-Cook. Young men’s pinch, back suits. Buy sey Black & Sons Clo. Co. Mrs, M. L. Campton and little son,. of Richards, have returned home after a visit’ here at the home of Dr. Robert. E. Crabtree. , er you buy any kind of med now, field or garden, the cheaper you. will ‘buy. 4t is ad- vancing, J: .D. Deacon’ ’s, South {called to MePherson, and Miss} 7 Black & Sons Clothing Co. Mrs. Harry VanDyke enter- tdined the Sunshine Band of the}: Ohig Street M. E. Church Phurs- day afternoon. Dainty refresh- ments were served. Dr. W. B. Stark of this city was Kansas, Sunday on account of the death of his father, Ben Stark. Funeral services were held Tuesday. _ Wm. Drummond,, of Odessa, deputy Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Missouri, was a Butler | visitor Thursday. Frar. this city he went to Amoret. Mr..and Mrs. H. B. Hughes and daughter, Helen, who were called to this city because of the last ill- ness of Mrs. Hughes’ father, J. M. Vaughn, have returned to their home at Glasgow, Mo. Our good friend J. kt. Angle was in Thursday and made us a call. Mr. Angle who has been having serious troulle with his eyes, was enroute to Kansas City to. consult-a specialist. Bert Mattison and family of Harrisonville spent the week end here with Mrs. Mattison’s par- enfs, Mr: and Mrs. Forrest Ker- rens. Mr. Mattison is editor of the Cass County News. Miss Hazel Ludwick enter- tained the Young Lilies’ Ansil liary of the Presbyterian church at her home on North High strect Thursday afternoon Dainty re- freshments were served 2 year old Rhubarb Roots, doz. 75e; 2 year old Asparagus Roots, le each ; Cabbage and Tomato plants raised from Buffecs Seed, therefore true stock, 10c bunch, at . D. Deacon’s, South Side Square. Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGaughey, of St.Louis, aceompan'ed by their children, Helen, Frank and Jose- phine, spent the first of the week here. at the home of Mr. Me- Gaughey’s mother, Mry. W. Me- Gaughey. Dr. R.- R. Vanghin of St. iouis, Dr. J. B. Vaughn of Chicago and R. C. Vaughn of New York. who were called to this city hy the death. of their father, J. M. Vaughn, have returtied to their Respective homes. . Cireuit Clerk H. ©. Maxey ad- dressed the teachers and pupils «4 the’ Franklin (East) szhool on the subject of “‘war,’’ at the chape! hour Friday, Sam .WeMott, a pupil, sang ‘a. vocal sclo, ‘It You ; Don't Like Your Unel+ Sammy.” ony iseabey |! at ) pour are § Ithandle only seeds: of highest germination in white and red Kaffir, Milo Maize, Feterita, Aw- ber" and Orange Cane, Cow. Peas, ga Grass, rman Mil- thie Red and Blue Grass, Alaike: Clover, Alfalfa ‘ ‘Sweet: Clover, Genuine -D “Essex. Rape, Large Russian ‘hi Sunflowér; at de. South Side Square, D. Deacon’s, | . Ww fp wick. . Walton left the first of for El Dorado Springs Where he will spend several days. Mrs. John: Ludwick spent the latter part of the week in Kansas City with her son, Frank Jud: - Kenneth, the three-year-uld son of Deputy Sheritf and Mrs. tis. Baker, is suffering a severe at- tack of tonsilitis. Mesdames Frank . Reeder. and Frank Mathers of Adrian are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Welton. J. F. Warnock and family and Mrs. Will Keasling and little daughter, Avis, spent the week end in Kansas City. * Walter Crews has resigned his position with the Walker-McKib- ben Mercantile Co., to accept a a with a drug store at Odessa, MO, Miss Anna Silvers, who is at- tending the Warrensburg State Normal, spent Easter here with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Silvers. Edward Council, the son of H. H. Council, has eniisted in the U. S. Navy. Young Mr. Couneil is, now in Chicago attending a gov- ernment training sehool. Q Lewellen Smith of the Republi- ean Press spent Sunday in Rock- yille with his family, where Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s nineteenth wed- ding anniversary was celebrated. Kleckley’s Sweets, Tom Wat- son, Halbert Honey, Sweet Heart, and all other kinds watermelons, pound Tie, postpaid, under 1917 seal, J. D. Deacon’s, South Side Square. The little son born to Mr. and Mrs. Allie Yeomans Saturday morning, April 7th, lived only a »w hours, passing away Satur- dey evening. Interment was ade at Oak Hill eémetery Sun- day. » Cleve Stotts has accepted a po- sition with an elevator at Os- wego, Kangasy’ Mr. Stott is an industrious honorable young man of exemplary habits and has had mueh experience in the elevator and grain business. T have garden seed coming in all the time by mail, express and freight, have plenty of Greenpod Stringless, Golden Wax, Ken- theky Wonder, Cut Short, Mis- souri White Cornfield and all the favorite beans, J. D. Deacon, South Side Square. Asa Morgan is mourning the death ‘of his little dog, Teddy, who was struck by a car and killed Wednesday morning. Ted- dy, who was eight years old, was an affectionate, clever little ani- mal_and the family had become much attached to the little fellow. Mrs. Robert Sturgeon delight- fully entertained the Wesleyan Guild of the Ohio street M. E. chureh Thursday afternoon at her surburban home in Summit town- ship. A daintily prepared lunch of sandwiches, deviled eggs, cher- ry pie and whipped cream was served, . _ Ed’Smith and Sam W. Davis were elected delegates by the Blue Flag Lodge Knights of Pythias Thursday evening, ‘vo represent their lodge at the meeting of the district association at Flarrison- "| ville Wednesday, Muy 2.° Chas. E. Fortune and C. 1. Uupp were elected alternates. Our good friend Alex Moore, was ip>the last of the week and favored us substantially, Mr. Moore, who is president. of the Butler, Peru and Pttasant Gap Telephone line, informs us that parties “have heen wantonly de- stroying insulators on’ the tele- phone line and he is, looking for the ity ones with blood in his the young folks attend and universities who here with home folks Captain, €: A. McKinley + First Lieut., Carter C. Canan; Second Lieut., Clem P. Dickin- son. Dr, Shafer, who recently suf- fered painful injuries in an auto accident’ at Independence, Kas., and was brought to his home here, is now able to be up and around again with the aid ‘of ,crutches. Dr. Shafer received a post card Friday from Charley Perry at Marble Hill, Okla., stating that he ig getting along hhicely, but ex- pected the Doctor to continue the trip with him to Texas.—Rich Hill Review. Thomas Swan, 33 years old, died at his.home at Rich Hill at 4 o’cleck Friday morning, April 6, 1916, after an illness of several months duration of abseegs, says the Review. Mr. Swan had resid- ed there for a number of years, and had a wide circle of friends. He is survived by the wife and two children, also a mother and brother. Funeral services from the residence, corner Third and Chestnut streets, Sunday. The indications are that El Do- rado Springs and her people can have free city delivery within the very near future if she desires it. Through the efforts of Postmaster John S. Smith and Mayor 8S. M. Snodgrass representations have been made to the post office de- partment at Washington City set- ting forth the claims of our city for this service, and have elicited a very favorable response from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General.—El! Dorado Sun. T. Ed Britt ‘vas up town Friday exhibiting a copy of the old time “Blue Back Speller’’: which he has in his possession. Most every- body has heard of the old spelling book, but few people of this age knows mueh about it and many never have seen a copy. Ed’s copy is bran new, being one of a 5000 order re-printed some time since by an Eastern _ publishing house. If the old ‘‘Blue Back” would help spelling these days we would suggest that it be generally adopted again.—Appleton City Journal. Guardian's Notice. Notice is hereby given, That tke undersigned was appointed guar- dian of the person and estate of Robert Davis, of unsound mind, on the 12th day of March, 1917, by the Probate Court of Bates County, Missouri. All persons having — claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowance be- fore said probate court within one year from the date of this publication, or they shall be for- ever barred. This 12th day of April, 1917. LEONARD DAVIS, 26-4t Guardian. THE EDITORS’ COUNTY MEETING Gathering Here on-Friday to Be An Elaborate Affair. The quarterly meeting of the Bates County Editorial Associa- tion, to be held in this city on Fri- day, April 13, is to be a much more elaborate affair than the ed- itors themselves had’ planned. When it was learned by the Commercial Club that Dean Wal- ter Williams of ‘tlie Missouri School of Journalism was to be the guest of the editors it-was in- sisted that the largest room in town be secured and that the gen- eral public be given an opportuni- ty to hear him. The club very kindly arranged for the Fisk op- era house, and the night meeting will beheld there. The program for the day will be about as follows: The Associa- tion will hold its afternoon meet- ing in the parlor at The Inn, to be followed by a six o’clock dinner at The Inn for the members and Mr, Williams. At 8:00 o’clock the meeting will begin at the opera house. There will be one or two numbers by the orchestra- ae ong KA the young ladies’ club, followéd by an jatvoductors address by Rev. R. M. Talbert and ‘Annabelle Thompson, | an address by Dean Williams. His re Gardner ‘Smith, | subject will be ‘The Old Missou- fiand the New.’’. ‘illiams ‘Smiths’ Eastman Agency Save your dimes © and geta Kodak, Brownie or Premo Camera Ask for one of the little banks which we have for saving your money fora Kodak SMITHS’ ROOK AND STATIONERY STORE Fraternal Inn Building. “Just Around the Corner.” School Fund Gets Million. Jefferson City, Mo. April 4. -- By direction of the Siat» Board of Education State Auditor Haeix- mann today tfansferre] from the general revenue fund to the pub- lie school fund $1,129,985.72, this including all that was due the lat- ter fund from the one-third of ail the revenues of the State, de- signated for school purposes, by the Forty-ninth Gener | Asscm- bly. In other words, the treasfer to- day ‘‘squares’’ the general rever ue fund of the State with the pud- lie School fund up te Mareh 31, 1917. With the balance that was in the school moneys’ the transfer makes a total balance in the school fund of $1,8 26.43. Adrian to Have Patriotism Meeting. A patriotism meeting and dem- onstration will be held at Adrian Thursday evening for whieh ex- tensive plans are being made, Preparations are being made for a number of speakers, muste by the band and the singing of patriotic songs. Resolutions sup- porting the president will be adopted. Patriotism is running high in Adrian and it is reported that many young men of that city and vicinity have signified their in- tention of enlisting. Among the speakers Judge C. J. Henry -and xey of this city. W. E. Talbott. Back at west side Studio ready to serve you anything photo- graphic. Bring or send in your kodak finishing, prompt service. Eastman Kodaks and supplies. . 26-2t' BEACH’S WATCH be 0. will H. Is a good thing to have. Come in.and-get my prices You will be treated right. Remember | de all Kinds REPAIRING.