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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-01-03
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, VIM. Ii. Johnson and Aiice
Iohnson. his vile, of Bates county, Mis-
soun. by their deed of trust, dated SEP
tember 33d, 1878. and recorded IN oook
~. at page .t3, in the recorders once
ri Rates county, Missouri, did convey to
!. T. Smith. as trus ee, tor the purpose
of securing the payment OF certain
nrou,Isso,v note in said deed Of trust
described the following real estate IN
Bates eoanty, Missouri, to-wit. Inc
northwest quarter OF the northwest quar- :
ter of section II, township no. ~. OF
range 20. And. whereas, said note nss
become due and payable and default mas
been made IN the payment of said note
though the payment thereof has often
been demanded Now, therefore, at the
request of the legal holder OF saic no.e
and in accordance with the pro'isioHs
| and terms OF said deed OF trust and D.
virtue of the power in me vested az soeI
trustee, I. r. Smith, as trustee aiofe
] said, VIA. on
/ "Wednesday, January s4'h' 1903
between the hours Of Q O'Clock a: M, an
( O'Clock .. M, of said day, at the eea.
house door, in the town lnow ctsl
Butler, IN Bates county, missouri,
aid real estate above described at pnon
yendue for cash in hand, 70 the hik.Ie'
bidder TO satisfy the indectedne,s ..oa'
ssid and the casts of executing tnls uus
500 - IT. SMITH. Traste'
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-01-03
MAYESBURG JOTTINGS.
Christmas Happenings--News
Notes and Personal.

Christmas brought Its usual enter
tainments-Christ tree, dinners
and hunting.
Game is tolerably plentiful on
the river and thosc engaged IN
the chase were we'll enumerated for
their labor.
The young men who took good
supply of Mays fancy candy were
the most successful in catching the
largest ducks.
Cloudy weather and muddy roads
failed to keep the people from the
Xmas tree which was IN every
sense superb.
Miss Emma Ewing, in company
whit several friends from Warrens-
burg. arrived home. Saturday before
Christmas, for a few DAYS visit.
Miss Emma gave a party to her
many friends and relatives. All
seemed to say, s'now's the time for
mirth and glee come sing and laugh
and talk with me-" Miss Wright,
an accomplished Young lady of War
| rensburs. diseoursed sweet music
| for the company.
| OCCASIONAL.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-01-03

Whereas, William Pearce and Siilic +.
Pearce, his wife, of Bates county, Mis-
souri, by their deed OF trust. dated ue-
cember Goth, 1874, and recorded In the
recorders Office OF said Bates county, in
book No. 9, at Page $50, did convey to
T. d. kafter, as trustee, for the purpose
of securing the payment or certain
promissory note therein described, the
following real estate, in the county OF
Bates and State of Missouri, to-wit: The
southeast quarter of section No. 33,
township No. 40 of range No. g.. And,
whereas, on the I'd day of April, 1881,
said VIM. Pearce and Sillie E. Pearce,
his wi e. sold and conveyed said land to
e. w. Maddox, of Bates county, Mis-
souri,, by general warranty deed in which
said deed the said G. w. Maddox, eX-
pressly assumed the payment OF the debt
evidenced by the note aforcsa as part
of the purchase money of said land and
gave his own individual note in lieu OF
said note hrst named. And. whereas,
said last mentioned note is due and un-
paid, though the payment OF the same
has often been demanded from said q.
w. Maddox. Now, therefore, at the
request of the legal holder OF said last
mentioned note, and in accordance with
the provisions and terms of said deed OF
trust and BY virtue OF the power in me
vested As trustee, BY said deed OF trust
and the agreement of said 9. w. MADDOX
made as aforesaid in the premises,l, L. u
| Rafter, as trustee as aforesaid, will on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5th, 1883,
| between the hours of O'Clock m,
and O clock. p. m, of said day at the
cou house door, in the town (now city
of Butler, Bates county, Missouri, sci
aid real estate above described or sc
much thereof as may be necessary TO SAT
;sfy ,.;d debt and the cost of this trust
to the highest bidder for cash in hand a
public vendue.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-01-03

cit Mrs. lydia e. Pinkham has not
really discovered the E5iafr pssG, which
the anehient Alchenist sought by SO
patient research and persistent expert
ment, her mediciae seems. at least. Ike
" to command an inmsnse sale and uai-
ver.ai popularity IN the future. If raPiS
progress and eminent success furnish any
basis tor a correct judgement, Mrs. Pink
ham is a most promising competitor tor
such hoaorabie distinction as the alehem-
ist failed TO achieve.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-01-03
p. II Ho1.comB. T. w. SILvERs.
Notary Public.
uOLCOMB s. SILvERS:-Attorneys
lat Law, gutler, Mo. Office over
safes County Nation nal Bank.
Good stock Farm.

Ny farm of I6o acres miles east OF
Butler is tor sale. 80 acres OF which is
i'm cultivation, balance in pasture and
meadow. Good young orchard; Ever
lasting stock water in pasture; Good
house, smoke house, cellar and well.
One halt of IS acres of wheat thrown in.
All for 5000, payments to SUIT the pur-
chaser X. ". NoSASo'
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-01-03
Stray Notice.
: am. :

Taken up by W. L. Shsiton. living in
Walnut township, Bates county, Mis-
souri,, on the 18th day OF December, tSS1,
and posted before A. B. Woods justice
OF the peace for New Home township,
one white roam COW years old, rignt
horn off. marked with underbit in right
ear. no other marks or brands. apprais-
ed at S1S, also one year old heiter, red
roan. white on back and belly, split in
each ear, appraised at $40. sgt.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-01-03
Final Settlement Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that the un-
dersiened, administrators of the estate
of Seaberry Ellis deceased, will make final
5. ttlement OF her accounts with said esta
as such administrative, at the next term
of the Probate court OF Bates county,
Missouri, to be holden at the court house
in Butler in said county, On the I2th day
of February A. d. 1853.
A. ADALINE ELLIS adm'x.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-01-03
rr,aHBoRHooD NOTES.

he, Adyeytiser: Conductor
=, had an awful sweet tram, Sun
i. The load contained nineteen
En- Of sugar and one of peacons.
The Benton express says most of
f.ru-s of Scott county are through
I,,ther.ng corn, and that the yield
80 ont about forty-five bushels
ac,. ON an average throughout
he county.
.a,;an Adyertfser: Ike Lam
lers broke Jail in Kansas and made
-,oa his escape. The officials IN
s, county are all Republicans and
.nce their negligence of duty.
We nresume this is the Landers
ho was arrested in this county for
,ro;np check on the Butler Ma
ional Bank.
adrain 1Adveytiser: One of the
hen engaged in mining coal on Nc
raw's land informs US that the VEN
es thickcr as they drift farther IN
(o lie hill. 1t has reached a thick
hess Of very nearly three feet and
hey expect to have four feet as soon
shaft shall have been sunk fur
ber back. The show for 4 fine coal
nine is good.
Springfield Express: The annu'
meeting of the Southwest Missou-
l; Association of the Veterans OF the
MEXICAN war Will be held at Peirce
tly, January Sth, 1883. All the
kldyeteraris of that war are invited
oattcnd.
| Lamar MSssouyiiaa: Contractors
n pushing work on the Springfield
Aemphis road, and it Is claimed
= road bed will be completed some
Iinc this winter. 1t is confidentl,
Expected, that the tour hundred and
leventy miles between Kansas Cit,
bnd Memphis will be spanncd b,
taiI, by the 4th of July next. The
1Sprin gield and southern, extending
|into Arkansas and OH to Harrison
Texas, and opening up the cottor
districts of the former state, has aist
been graded to a point thirty miles
south Of Springfield.
Clinton 1dvocate: Mr.. Camp
bell young farmer who lives nea
Mexico, on a wager of $roo, recent
IlY shuckcd s4a bushels of corn il
leight days, receiving besides th'
Wages, I-c cents per bushel for h
work, netting him nearly 4l5. pc
lday during the time he was employ
led in his task. This is considered
THE best corn shocking ever done il
that county. Let us now hear from
some of our Henry county experts
Nevada Mail: We learn tron
Frank p. Anderson that the partie
cngaged IN sinking the coal shaft q
e. NJ. Barry's have ''struck ile"-i'
other words, are now taking out O
the shaft about two barrels of pctro
leum and asphaltum-or substance
closely akin thereto-per day! NJ.
anderson is of the opinion that ther
is coal oil s.bonanza' in store fo
tins section of country, but just wher
Is Is to be developed remains to b
determined. The probability IS thu
q will require boring to the dept
ot from one to three thousand feet.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-01-03

P. II. HoLcoMH .
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
GREAT
Bargains
STEELE g. BROTHERS

Come at once and secure some of the bar
gains offered by us
10 doz. halt pint Tin Dippers, cts. apiece,
40 cents per dozen.
6 dozen timed iron teaspoons, cts set
6 dozen framed pictures 3 cts apiece.
10 dozen boxes paper collars, 5 cts per box.
5000 good white envelopes 5 cts pack.
5000 common envelopes 3 cts pack
6 reams note paper ctsper quire.
6 reams good note paper 10 cts per quire.
10 doz best box blueing cts box, 30 cts
a dozen.
100 boxes oatmeal soap, 3 cakes in box, 8
cents per box.
6 doz white corded shirt fronts cts apiece,
so cents dozen.
3doz rat and mouse poison,5 cts a box. so
cts a dozen.
20 doz common spool cotton ct spool, 10
cents doz.
so doz 200 spool cotton 3 cts spool.
doz half gal covered butter bowls 90 cts
doz half gal pitchers 90 cts
doz large spittoons 20 cts.
3 doz ladies' hemstitched handkerchiefs &C..
3 doz linen towels, small size, &c apiece
Is doz ladies' white hose Sc pair, SOC doz.
doz ladies' fancy striped hose - cents a
pair 81 dozen.
2 doz mems and boys pants from SO cts to
$t.25 per pair.
Diamond Dyes, all colors, 10 cts package
Improved horse and cattle powders Is and
Is cents package.
A full line of pure Drugs and Medicines,
Paints. Oils and Dye Stutfs, Iron and Cas-
cara Bitters. Liverwort Kidney Cure 00c
Il bottle. Cali early and often.
45y STEELE & BRO.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
Lynch Law in the North.

According to Governor Sherman
nine persons were lynched in Iowa
last week, or within seven days ending
near the close OF last week. In the
case of the Barber boys there is no
excuse for the authorities. The first
attempt was made two or three days
prior to the successful one, thus af-
fording ample time to have secured a
guard strong enough to resist the at
tack of any mob which could be mus
tered. But nothing or next to moth
ing, was done, and that great State
quietly permitted two alleged muir
derers to be deliberately murdered
Had all this occurred in any Southern
State, we should find the Republican
papers, especially those published in
Iowa, delivering solemn lectures on
"the lawlessness of Democratic COM
munities."
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23

"Why he came to Virginia" He
portrayed in eloquent sentences Vir-
ginia's brilliant future, and expressed
wish that his bones might sleep be-
meath Virginia's SOIL He spoke Of
making the Shenandoah Normal Col
lege home institution, where noble
influences may be thrown around tie
students; where parent can send
his child without the slightest hesita-
ton to be trained in the duties of life.
He spoke in touching manner Of
childhood's happy recollections, and
introduced with pleasing effect the
familiar quotation, "How dear to my
heart are the scenes of my childhood"
His address was earnest and impress
sive throughout, and the manner in
which he held the attention of his
large audience was wonderful. We
predict brilliant career for the school
of which Prof. Hoenshel is principal.
GROUND HOG.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
Are Steeples a Necessity ?

Why must churches have steeples at
the expense of other desirable fea-
lures !? Did any one ever climb to
heaven through steeple ? Was a
church ever a failure because it haa
no steeple ? Yet no matter how poor
the congregation, when a church is
built large portion of the contribu-
tons must go towards building that
useless, and often ugly encumbrance
"a fit object for shafts of lightning or
the devastating wind-storms which 50
often sweep over the country? How
much more sensible it would be to use
the money thus squandered in enlare-
ing the churchyard, and ornamenting
it tastefuly with lawn, shrubs and
trees. These living, breathing testi-
monials would point to heaven with
more eloquence than the most impos-
ing steeple.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
Personal.

M. L. P. Reed, of Middletown, Va,
agent for various brands of fertilizers,
paid us a pleasant visit on Friday
of last week.
Charles Warfeld and wife, of Cali
fornia Asbury Warfeld, of Musca-
tine, Iowa; and Mr.. Lamar and wife,
of Berkeley, W. Va, are the guests of
Mrs. M. G. Allemons
Mrs. Jane R Chjpley left on We'd
nesday on short. .zislsggs relatives in
Charlestown, w. We. &%
Our "better half returns thanks to
Mrs. D. W. Piper for basket of rich
and luscious cherries sent her one day
last week. They were Of the "sweet-
heart" variety, and therefore the more
welcome.
Messrs. Henry Yost and John Bro
KEEL, of Pennsylvania, arrived in our
town Tuesday, and are employed in
the cigar factory of G. F. Mayors.
Misses Jennie and Katie Lemley
lett yesterday OIL VISIT to their sister,
Mrs. L. G. Hollingsworth, at Ocean
Mines, Nd. Their trip will doubtless
prove pleasant one.
Mr.. Ashwood of Winchester, and
Mr.. Smith, of Charlestown, are among
this weeks arrivals. They find en-
ploymentin Mr.. Mayors cigar factory
Prof. ]. L. Cross, of New Orleans,
arrived on Thursday
Misses Lula aud Loi'6da Undertake
of Stanton, and Miss Mamie L. Bart
lett, of Winchester are guests of their
aunt, Mrs. T. D. Bartlett.
Mr.. L. H. Moore, Of Charlestown
arrived on Thursday evening, and
goes to work in the cigar factory.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
Struck by Lightning.

During the severe thunder storm on
Tuesday morning last the cupola of
the Lutheran church of this place was
struck by lightning, doing considera-
bic damage to that pretty edifce.-
The bolt struck the top of the dome,
running down to the roof, thence to
the chimney, where it caused havoc
among the shingles and ceiling From
there it followed down the pipe, upset
ting the stove and tearing large hole
in the floor, but at this point it seems
to have spent its force. 1t also tore a
large piece of timber, ten feet long and
four inches square, from the cupola,
throwing it distance of about fifty
feet, where it lodged in the top of
tree. The damages are estimated at
about $4,000.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
DRY GOODS F.!

having been almost entirely exhausted, has
been replenished throughout with fresh and
seasonable goods, embracing all the latest
designs in Prints, Dress Goods, Lawns, Per-
Gales, Fancy Ginghams, &c. A full stock
of Brown and Bleached Muslins. Shifting
Stripes, Tickings, Drillngs, Calnbrics, Ia
BILE Linens, "a and 1914 Bleached & Brown
Sheetings, Cottonades Linen Drills, Jeans
Satinets and Cassimeres, together with n
general line of White Goods, Table & Floor
Oil Cloths, Plain and Check Mattings
Hemp Carpets, &c.
$4,000 yds Standard Prints at cents
per gard These goods are PRINTED
on standard cloth, and are aooovamtea
full Moddey colorS.
100 pieces choicest designs at 81 cents
per gard.
20 pieces Fancy and Mourning La,pns
at 64@l2A cents per gard.
Nuns feelings IN Black and fancy co.,
ors, all aoool, only Is cents per gard
AN aoool Can,eEs Hair Checks IN vari-
Gus shades, together Nth large as
sortn,e,t of the lo,ver grades of Dress
Goods,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
HARDWARE!
in the way of
Builders and Manufacturers
Supplies

embracing Tire Iron, Round, Half Round,
Oval, Half Oval and Strap Iron of the va
rious sizes and widths, Blister, Cast and
Shear Steel, Axles, Springs, Tire and Car
ciage Bolts all sizes, Shafts, Tongues, Rims,
Hubs, Sarvin Wheels in sets, Wagon Bows
Single and Double Trees, Hames, &c; also,
all the smaller items in Carriage and Wagon
Hardware. Anything needed in this line
not found in stock will be promptly order
cd. The stock of Hardware as formerly
kept has been fully replenished and extern
sive additions made thereto in the way OF
Carpenters Edge Tools, Drawing Knives,
Chisels, Plane Bits, Hatchets. Axes, Au-
gurs. Brace Bits all sizes, Disston and other
makes of Saws, Screwdrivers, Braces, Ham
mers, Saw and Plane Handles, sc. The
usual line of
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
Is Il SINCERE 2

In this fast day and age it seems, to
casual observer, that the gallows is
becoming the narrow way to the upper
world. Why do we say so? Because
quite recently there were three men
hung for murder and rape, and on the
eve of death expressed themselves as
going to heaven; that "the way Was
clear" that they would fall into the
arms OF Jesus = that they were sol
die of the cross" These things are
b coming too common, and before an
eager crowd, with a morbid desire to
witness executions, we are inclined to
think that these FIVE minutes before
death conversions are sentimental
mockeries. It has d bad influence
If people are to believe the effective
ness with all criminals there would be
few christians more than an hour old
in the church. That is one view
Looking at it from humanitarian
point of view, the practice of making
gallows conversions may be commend
ell. The criminal may suffer less in
mis- mind by reason of the belief in
spired in him by the belief that he
was about to fall in the arms of A bra
ham. But regarded in the light OF
reason and common sense, such things
are burlesques, if not sacrilegious.-
"Thou shalt do no murder" and mo
murderer hath q part in the kingdom
of heaven are the DEGREES of high
er court. If there be hell he will
find it, despite bis scisstEi conversion
and his five minutes service as a "sol-
der of the cross" If it were other
wise there would be no great need OF
ministers or churches, or christianity,
as we might all be saved in the last
moment-afIer long life of wicked
ness in violating the laws of God and
man except those who were snatched
to the lower regions in the midst of
their wick edness, and without oppor-
tunity for repental ce and profession
of religion Orange Observer.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
Sunday School Pic-Nic.

A Sunday School Convention and
Jubilee of all the Evangelical Luther
an Sunday Schools and Congregations
of the Valley will be held at Fishers
Hill, near Strasburg, on the Cd of Au-
gust. The B. & 0. Railroad will run
special excursion trains from Harper s
Ferry and Staunton, at low rates, for
the accommodation of people along
the line. Several bands of music will
accompany the excursion party. Dis
tinguished speakers on Sunday School
work have been invited to be present
to add to the interest of the occasion.
An invitation is extended to Sunday
School workers of every denomination
to be present and enjoy the occasion.
-,Srosbugg NeaOs
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
Fawcett's Gap
,ndence of the Start

Correspondence of the Star.
The Sunday School picnic season is
coming to the front.
The farms, hills and woodlands
never looked more beautiful than now.
The black berry crop, it is thought,
will be very large one.
We have lately been blessed with
an abundance of rain, and our farm
ers are wishing for few days of fair
weather for hay making.
A movement is being made to pike
the Cedar Greek Grade from the Old
Forge to its terminus at the Valley
Turnpike. The farmers along the
route are nearly unanimous in support
of the project.
Among the visitors in our burg we
notice Miss Cora Funkhouser, of Ha-
gerstown, Md, who is visiting her
uncle, Ekanah Fawcett.
Mr.. Joseph P. Richard met with
painful accident one day last week.
Whilst moving he was suddenly pre-
cipitated in front of the knives, but
very fortunately escaped with severe
sprain in the neck.
Willie Edwards also fell from load
of hay the same day, receiving severe
injuries.
Mr.. James Brumback is erecting
commodious Switzer barn on his large
and valuable farm.
During the storm on Saturday night
last three horses belonging to Mr..
Mowrey, of Lebanon, were killed by
lightning.
Two sons of Mr.. James Headley,
aged fourteen and sixteen, died last
week within few hours of each other,
Of diphtheria. The family have the
sympathy of our entire community in
their sad affection.
Mrs. James Baldwin died at her
home near here on Sabbath evening
last.
Mr.. Martin Wisecarver is having
the lumber hauled for the erection Of
large and commodious barn.
Our worthy postmaster, Mr. w. II.
Edwards, continues very i'll. F. T.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23

MEssRs. STEELE & Bro:
l have used your King Phosphate
for several years, and like it very
much. Last fall used 100 pounds
to the acre, and l have the best field
of wheat between Winchester and Co.
dar Creek. | think your King Phos-
phate is the best | ever used for wheat
and grass. / will want several tons
this fall. Yours truly,
JOHN R. EVANS,
Near Winchester.
The above is one among hundreds
of letters constantly being received
by Steele G. Brother.
1t is amusing, as well as aggravat-
ing, to see persons so conceited as to
imagine themselves able to do more
and better things than anybody else.
What they make and what they say
enthuses them with the notion that all
their accomplishments are unsurpass-
able.
Work Given Out. On receipt of
your address we will make an offer by
which you can earn So to 81 evenings,
at your home M en-, Women, BOYS or
Girls can do it. H. G. WILKINSON &
Co., 1876 and 1877 Fulton Street, New
York City.
Don Carlos, of Spain, has separated
from his wife because she chased his
dogs up and down the hall with a
broomstick. In a majority of cases it
is the husband who is chased up and
down the halls with broomstick, and
we think Carly ought to feel thankful
that his wife vented her spleen on the
dogs. Some men never know when
they are in luck.
For sure cure for Dyspepsia, take
Simmons Liver Regulator
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
Strasburg.
Correspondence of the Start

correspondence Vi tuC oval
There was heavy storm on the
south side of the Shenandoah River,
which caused considerable damage
The entire fencing was torn down on
the farm of Mr.. Newell Farmers in
that section say they have not expert
inced such storm in many years.
Many man who thinks himself a
person of note is not so far out of the
way. In the eyes of others he may be
a natural or fiat. We have few
such in Strasburg.
Two interesting little girls of Au-
gusta are the guests of Rev. L. L.
Smith and family.
The influx of boarders and increase
Of travel has induced Mr.. S. Sonner
to open hotel in our town.
Prof. Hoenshel and DR.. Larrick have
been here looking after the interests
of the Shenandoah Normal College.
Prof. G. w. Bragg, of Middletown,
made our town short visit the other
day.
A young lady of our town is so cruel
that she actually took hoe to kill a
potato-bug.
Mr.. James McCune has returned
from Roanoke College all covered with
laurels and medals.
Mr.. Jack Lehew, of Alexandria, is
spending few days with his parents
in this place.
Mr.. John Smooty has returned from
a visit to Nebraska.
Miss Ida Warren, of this place, who
has been seriously i'll for some weeks,
we are glad to learn is slowly recov-
ering. s
The picnic season is now upon u.s.
but the young gentlemen seem to be
too busy to be interested in such tri-
fling affairs. GoosEoUILL.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-06-23
MIR. w. Spott White,

Whose business notices appear fire.
quently in these columns, has recently
added largely to bis stock, and his
shelves are crowded with a compre
hensive and excellent assortment of
the goods usually kept in y lalies' no
ton and furnishing store. He makes
it Il point to keep up with the fashions
in his line, and the latest and pretties
are always to be found in his estab-
lishnent on Main street, opposite the
court house, Winchester, Va.