The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, November 22, 1917, Page 6

“Al Copyright Hart Schaffner & Mean, r Of the Reliable Kind, Made Rght in Up-to-Date Styles TRENCHERS $15 to $25 Over 200 Suits on Sale at HALF PRICE To clean up odd lines. Many of these suits are worth much more than they cost, but are odd ends and must be sold. Womens Coats on Sale About 50 Coats, Womens and Girls on Sale at......... Many of these were formerly $15 and $20. AMERICAN CLOTHING HOUSE ‘‘THE DAYLIGHT STORE’’ Ue J Oh’ BELTERS “ $10 to $20 $9.75 to $16.75 For Real “The Good Clothes Store” Mrs. John Hayes, of Kansas City, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. R. eearints a few days the last of the week, Gy: LONG VERTOS $10 to $20 Bargains, Come to Us. ; W.C. McGinnis, of route seven, was in the city the first of the week get- ting bills printed for a sale which he Belted overcoats. The newest shown at Black & Sons Clo. Co. We appreciate and want your busi- ness. Try Black & Sons next. John Cooper, one of Uncle Sam’s soldier boys, is spending a short fur- lough visiting his mother, Mrs. John will have in November. Mr. Mc-| 1: L. Beach, the south side jeweler,| W. B. Collins, of Foster, was 8] Voris, of Summit. Mr. Cooper is a Ginnis has sold his farm and plans sy ee Kansas mad buying | county seat visitor Monday. truck driver of an ammunition train to move to Idaho as soon asethe ar- | 8004s for his Christmas trace. Stetson Hats in all new shapes.|10W stationed in a training camp at rangements can be made. Bates coun- ty can ill afford to lose such citizens as Mr. McGinnis and his estimable family, but they will go to their new home with the best wishes of their host of friends in this county, who will always be ready with a warm wel- come for them should they conclude to return. 2 Good goods, right prices, square treatment, Black & Sona. Mrs. J. B..Moore, who has been pending some time in this city visit- ing her brother John Herrell, return- ed to her home in Kansas City Tues- day. ? Fadeless work shirts. Price right. Douglas shoes, Black & Sons. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Leedy spent Sunday with relatives in Rich Hill. Frank Pattee, one of the editors of the Amsterdam Enterprise, was in the city Monday. Augusta, Georgia. W. O. Atkeson returned Monday from a trip to St. Louis and Colum- bia. In St. Louis he aktended-a meeting of the Missouri State Histor- ical society, of which he is a member. From there he went to Columbia and spent a few days with his daughter, Tra L. Sutton, of the postofficej_,, force, and Mrs. Sutton, left the last of the week for Kansas City to spend a few days with relatives. The Missouri Dental Association of the Western District of Missouri, held their annual meeting in Harri- sonville last week. Dr. T. W. Arnold of this city was elected secretary and treasurer. | Mr. and Mrs, John W. Griggs and two daughters, Misses Naoma and Eunice, of Manzanola, Colorado, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Griggs’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Morgan, on South Broadway. Sheez Mis sic Mrs. C. F. Gardner and little daugh- ter, Genevieve, who have spent the last few weeks in this city with the parents of Mrs. Gardner’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Campbell, re- turned to their home in Wichita, Kan- sas, the last of the week. Mrs. J. S. Woodfin, of the Foster neighborhood, was a county seat vis- itor Monday and made this office a pleasant social and business call. Mrs. Woodfin is one of Bates coun- ty’s pioneer citizens, having located on the farm on which she now lives fifty years ago. A few years ago she took a trip out west and spent a year with a son in Idaho, but she says that she found ho place that looks as good to her as the old Bates county farm where she had lived so long. The Epworth League of the M. E. church, South, was entertained Thurs- day evening of last week at the home of Mrs, Laith. Robinson, at her home S on North Main street. While it was the regular monthly business mect- ing the members came masked and Book €» Stationery Store a very jolly time was had. Mrs. Inn Bulldine. Frank Blotgh was given the booby ATUBLOAOUnalthelGonnent prize for having the most “Tackey” More Music For Less Money at Our Store Save money and add to your music library by buying Century standard Soe ne at our store for 10c. CENTURY EDITION is the finest published. All grades; for teaching, drawing-room and'concert. Highly recommended by leading conserva- tories and teachers. Try Century. See for yourself what remarkable value CENTURY EDITION is for a dime. Buy the edilien you've seen advertised — CENTURY Thanks= e e , Every delicacy of .the season the market affords for -your Thanksgiving dinner will be found at JONES MARKET. Fresh Oystere Oyster Cocktail Oyster Crackers Olives ¢ Pickled Onions Dill Pickles Extra Fine Beef Roasts All Cuts Fancy Steaks Dressed Ducks, Geese and Chick- ens on Order—Sage; Onions; Salad Dressing Cranberries Raisins, Currants and Spices of All kinds—Knox Gelatine Sweet Cider Mixed Nuts ‘JONES’ NORTH MAIN MEAT AND GROCERY MARKET your supply now, Black & Sons. | All sizes, Black & Sons. Mr, Harry Chesire and Miss Marie FE. Hicklin, both of Amoret, were mar- ried at the recorders’ office Wednes- day afternoon. Justice ,of the Peace BR. F. Jeter officiated. money on anything that does not suit you. Trade with us and we will save you money. Black & Sons Clo. Co. Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Harper and little son, Thomas Clyde, left Tuesday for their home in ‘Trinidad, Colorado, alter a visit to Mr. Harper's mother, Mrs. T. L. Harper, and other relatives in and near Butler. Duck coats, corduroy coats and pants. Let Black & Sons show you. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Orear and two children, Harland and Eledony spent Sunday with friends in Rich Hill. The Orears will leave in a few days for Twin Falls, Idaho, where Mr. Orear is employed in a bakery. All kinds of rubber footwear, felts, and rubber coats and hats. Lay in The condition of C. C, Wood, who | has been seriously sick at his home| on Ohio street in this city, for the past two weeks, was much better | Wednesday. He is conscious at times and hopes are now entertained for his recovery. i | Winter underwear, all prices and kinds. ‘We can save you money on! anything you buy, Black & Sons. Billy Cooper has purchased the} lunch counter in the Yledley pool hall, | on the southwest corner of the square. ; Mr. Cooper is an experienced chef and knows how a lunch room should be conducted. When you want a real, Phone 30 Butler, Mo. Don't Be tasty lunch give him a trial. Renew your subscription to the! Kansas City Post with Chris KF. Black, Agent Kansas City Post. jon North Main street. -|has accepted a position with the Den- | Sheridan Officers Training school. Eoncord school house Tuesday even- ing, November 27. Everybody in- vited. 6-1t Edgar Hirni, cashier-of the First National Bank, of Appleton City, was a business visitor to Butler Monday We will send goods out on ap: sualan had been done. The loss was fully U < : i covered by insurance. 1 cheerful efuhd your _The K. C Hatter is now at covere Home sy ree me 2 Guyant’s Tailor Shop. Don't fail yo leave your old hat and have it made geod as new for $1.00. Mr, and Mrs. G. W. Scribner, of Nevada, are spending a few days in this city with their son, O. J. Scrib- her, at his home on North Main | street. | Mrs. E. B. Silvers and little daugh- jter, Jean, left Thursday of last week for Kansas City, where they joined Mr. Silvers, who is an assistant in the office of the United States district attorney. J. E. Coleman, of Johnstown, last week purchased the Herrell property Mr. Coleman ton-Coleman Loan and Title pany. Mr, I. Y. Orear, of this city, and Mrs. Nellie Farlow, of Anderson, In- diana, were united in marriage in this city Sunday, November 18. Rev, A. 1.. Cutrell, of the Ohio street M. church performed the ceremony. Young mens nobby suits, hats and, shoes. We can please you and suit} your pocketbook, Black & Sons. Miss Helen Chastain returned) | Monday from Ft. Sheridan, near Chi-| cago, where she had spent a few days | visiting her brother, D, C. Chastain, | who is a student officer at the Ft.’ B. F. Jeter and E. J. Campbell at-! tended a meeting of representatives | of M. W. A. camps of the 1oth dis-; trict at Nevada Friday of last week. | The meeting was for the purpose—of : 'arranging for a big class adoption’ ,and log rolling which will be held at Mrs. John Frazier and little daugh- ter, Beverly, left the first of the week for Oilton, Oklahoma, where she ex- pects to spend the winter with her; Mr. Fraz- Nevada December 20. The district is composed of camps in. Bates, Ver-| fon and Cedar counties. | There will be a_pie supper at the | ie Ay McCreery. 6-1t* | Com-| first of the week for ‘where they are visiting Mr. Stuckey’s {Breaking his jaw and bruising him up ;this week. Those from this city are ‘ley and Mrs. Fred Jewett. Mrs. Stan- Sunday morning about 10:00 o’clock the fire department responded to an alarm from the home of Wm, Arnold, on West Ft. Scott street. The fire was on the west side of the roof and was put out before much damage Oscar Claunch, of Stancia, New | Mexico, spent several days in this city ‘the first of the week visiting at the home of his brother, Bert Claunch, on East Ft. Scott street. Mr. Claunch had been to Kansas City with a car ilaad of cattle and made a brief stop in Butler on his way home. The Butler lodge of Odd Fellows ihave received: notice of the serious illness of A. MH. Lamb, of Norwood, Missouri. Mr. Lamb was one of the ‘early day painters of this city, at one time owning a shop just back of where the Bennett-Wheeler Mercan- tile building now, stands. He left Butler about 20 years ago. A. C. Stuckey left the Kansas _ City, Mr. and Mrs mother. Mr. Staékey is rapidly re- covering from the effects of the acci- dent he met with a few weeks ago, when his runaway team ran over him, pretty badly, The broken bones in the jaws have commenced to knit and he is able to use them a little. Thursday of last week was the reg- ular monthly meeting day of the Ev- ergreen Sunday school class of the M. E. church, South, and they met with Mrs, Ansel Rook, at her home on East Dakota street. After the reg- ular business the ladies spent a very pleasant afternoon with music, con- versation and having a general good time. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess during the afternoon. Several Sunday school workers from this county are attending the meeting of the state Sunday school convention being held at Maryville Miss Nina Culver, Mrs. W. D. Stan- ley represents the Baptist Sunday mother, Mrs. F. M. Stout, |school, Mrs. Jewett the Presbyterian, ;get—up,_and “Miss Detia— Young re- BUTLER_MG. ceived the prize for the prettiest se - —~ tume. A two-course lunch was served by the hostess. When any department of the gov- ernment Wants any informations or wants something done it seems to be the fasmion to call on the county clerk. County Clerk Frank Holland has received notice from the Food ouse Aaministration bureau to furnisn data showing the amount of wheat, PHONE 60 in bushels, actually in que gands or Poo AE the farmers of Bates county. This in- THURSDAY formation is called for from every county in the state and when tabulat- Dustin Farnum in ed it will be very valuable, showing “A LOVE OF ERIN” the amount of surplus on hand and Paramount what can be spared to our allies. - |] -—---- ee ee a eee FRIDAY _ In Defense of O. N. Eggleson. Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvedg in + We wish to say in reply to the at-/ tacks that have been mage on our boy | through the columns of the press, for, Sree, some little time past, leaving the im-| SATURDAY t pression with the people that he is a slacker, and trying to evade the draft rules, that he has in no way what- ever tried to evade the draft. He has/ only asked for his natural born rights, (which rights are justly due everyone) and which so far have been denied him. _In the first place, he registered on June 5 for military service, according to law, and claimed exemption. on the ground of physical disability, produc- ing all evidence.in the world to prove his claim, but it was denied him at first. Then he was finally exempted : 3 from military service by. the District Notice:—All . Lyceum _ tickets Board No. 1, at Kansas City, Mo. j will Pay roc war tax. Be prepared Then, some people who knew nothing|| t? Pay this tax next month, De- about his condition send in protests|' cember 14. to the District Board and-on these statements his exemption was _ re- x voked. He never has been a strong boy from birth. Our family physi- COOKS YOUR cian, who has doctored him from “THE CRIMSON LOVE” Anita Stewart in “THE LORD OF YOLANDA” A Vitagraph Blue Ribbon, all star cast Shows at 7.and 8:30. sc any place. Coming, “THE GIRL AND THE TRAMP" (show), Monday, November 26. Prices: Reserved seats, soc, war tax 5c; adults 36¢, war tax 4c; children 24c, war tax tc. Seats on sale Monday at the Opera House. All free tickets must pay war tax. babyhood to the présent time, made a statement that he was not fit for military service at the present’ time. We also took him to two physicians who have state and national reputa- tions, they both examined him and pronounced him physically unfit for military service at the present time. Our boy has always lived on a farm and by the use of riding and labor- saving machinery, makes a very good LJ D ved! ecéel e : ier ‘is a lieutenant of Co. B 128th - [machine gun batallion, stationed at) Camp Doniphan. jand Miss Culver was elected a dele- jgate from the Butler Sunday school union. “4 Sweaters 75c and up. Caps 50c and up. Overalls $1.25 and up. Jumpers! $1.25 and up, Black & Sons. | We Have Had Frost | | | The postoffice department’ has fur-| nished the Butler office with new parcel post scales. It is a very com-; plete machine. All the clerk has to do is to lay the parcel to be weighed on the platform of the scales, and the indicator gives the amount-of postage to the various zones. James Beeler returned to Ft, Scott, Kansas, Saturday, after a visit with his mother, Mrs. L. M. Lucas, and grandmother, Mrs. Mary E. . Best. Mrs. Best returned with him and will make her home in Ft. Scott for a time. Mr. Beeler's mother was mar- ried to Mr. Lucas at Harrisonville, November 4. Arl Dudney, of the battleship Wy- oming, who came to Butler about. ten days ago to spend a’ short furlough with his parents, Mr and Mrs. An- drew Dudney, and who was prevent- an attack _of |) | Corn is Very Dry and very valuable Enemies of the United States would like very much to see it de- stroyed. Under our farm grain certificate plan, we insure grain, cut or uncut, threshed or un- threshed, shelled or unshelled, in shocks and ricks on cultivated land and in buildings on the farm. the county court, who ordered Friday morning Mrs. Louis Steiner, of Pleasant Gap township, noticed a strange dog going towards her chil- dren playing in the yard. She ran in front of the dog and waved her hand to drive it away when it jumped at her and fastened its teeth in her hand which was badly mangled. She escaped from the animal, which was killed and the head sent to St. Louis where the brain will be examined to ascertain whether or not it had the hydrophobia. Monday Sheriff Baker and son, Buford, took Wm. Journey and Joha Dyer to Nevada, where they were en- tered as patients in the State Hospital for the Insane. Journey has been an inmate of the county some time and lately his mind has been rapidly failing and as there is no provision made for the keeping of insané persons at the Infirmary, Sup- erintepdent Wood took - him ‘before him taken to Nevada. Mr. infirmary for|- hand on the farm a good portion of the time. It is true that he, like some others, was married since the draft, but did not claim exemption on that ground. Wexthink he was like all other people have been since time began and always wil be. They get married “when.they find the right one.” This boy has been true to his coun- try in every way that he was able to be. He has invested all the spare money he had in Liberty Bonds and with some help has put out a good wheat crop which, if it matures all right, will be a great help to the country at this time. He has asked for nothing but his rights as a good American citizen. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Eggleson. Farm Loans. . If you desire freedom from the bur- dens of everlasting debt, it will pay you to let us show you a plan where- it can be done. It means low o CRAVING THAT NOTH- ING SEEMS TO SATIS- FY, WHEN THINGS DON'T TASTE RIGHT AND YET YOU ARE ALWAYS -HUNGRY—GO TO BILL'S PLACE AND THERE YOU WILL GET THE BEST OF MEATS COOKED THE WAY YOU LIKE THEM AND SERVED THE WAY YOU WANT THEM. TRY US ONCE; AFTER THAT YOU CANT STAY AWAY. —— Bill's Place : [EDLEY'S Pi 2 . Wc YOU HAVE THAT