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The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
Changed Hands.

The TINES takes pleasure this
week in introducing to the public R.
W. James, and recommends him to
the citizens of Bates county, as a
man in every way worthy Of your
confidence and respect. Mr.. James
has just purchased Of j. 81. Sisson
his entire stock of groceries, hard
ware and queensware, and by square
dealing and selling goods at the very
lowest prices, hopes to merit a share OF
the public patronage. The farmers
will bear in mind he wants their pro-
duce and will also buy corn and hay
Give Mr.. James call at his store,
one door south of Bates Co. Nation
al bank.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
immigration Meeting.

Owing to the county conyen-
ton Saturday consuming more time
than was anticipated the Immigra-
ton mass meeting was not held
until at night. The crowd that
greeted Prof. Gwynn, while not
large, was very enthusiastic in the
cause. The Professor spoke for an
hour, explaining the workings of the
Southwest Immigration society, and
the many advantages to be derived
by an alliance with the same. At
the conclusion of his remarks, Col
L. 81. Crockett was called on and
addressed the meeting in his usual
happy and pleasing style. Mr.. Brs-
gler, chairman Of the Bates county
immigration society, made a report,
showing that several of the town.
ships had already raised their pro-
rata of the funds required. The
meeting instructed Mr.. Brugler to
appoint finance committee Of five
to at once proceed to solicit the
funds necessary to admit Bates Co.
into the Southwest immigration So
ciety.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

We learn the local optionists of
Rich Hill are making preparations
to open their batteries on that city.
It is said that the services Of Mr..
Shields the noted csmpaigner have
been secured, and as the opposition
will make strong protest we antici-
pate lively fight, provided the
question is submitted. In the mean
time we will watch the fence Col.
Tom roosts on.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Chas. McCants a former typo on
the Democrat has opened grocery
store in the Sackett building on
North Main street. Charlieis an in
dustrious young man and the TINES
wishes him success. There are few
young boys with his opportunity
that would have saved money enough
from his weekly earnings to go into
business. His example is worthy
of imitation.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
4 Correction.


j. j.. ALLEN,
Butler, Mo.
DEAR SIn:-I have just received your version
of the affair between Walters and myself which
is such perversion OF the facts that it is hooted
at by those who witnessed the scrap. Your
item seems malicious and libellous, published
for the purpose OF traducing my record and
reputation. while there was no blows in the
face or bloodshed, l knocked Walters twelve
feet of of the sidewalk into the ditch. l have
fifteen witnesses and 500 cash to substantiats
this truth. If your item is ment in the spirit it
read. and is to go unrefuted l want to know
it. F. J WIsKMAS.
We had no intention whatever of
traducing Mr.. Wiseman's record and
reputation. Wepublisked the state
ment given by an eye witness and
gladly publish the above as Mr..
Wiseman's version of the affair.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

D. S. Snyder, w. W. Henry, Char
lie Radford and Loring Henry, left
for Arkansas last week on a pros
pecting tour and will be absent a
week or more. We Americans are
great fellows to prospect, We will
even leave a country equal to the
valley of the Nile, to tramp over Ar
kansas, only to return thoroughly
disguised with the rocks and noun,
tains.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

E. Bradley, of Prairie tswnship,
son of Maj. Bradley, while in
the city Saturday as delegate to
the county convention. gave US a
social call. He informed us that
his fathers health had been quite
poorly for some time, and he had
suffered greatly from neuralgia the
past week. He also informed us
that during the storm Wednesday
evening last the lightning killed g
valuable mule for him. The loss
was partly covered by insurance.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
AIuxury and Necessity.

For rich and poor who wish to
eniov good health, and 10 not wish
to resort 10 bitter nauseous liver
medicine and cathartics, is the con-
ceptrated California liquid fruit rem
edy. Syrup of Figs, in 50 cent and
81 bottles. for sale by al leading
druggists.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Farmers, don't forget that Pharis
& Son have made arrangements which
will enable them to handle all the
produce that comes, such as butter,
chickens, and eggs. We will pay
the highest market price for spring
chickens, cash or trade. 1t will be
to your interest to remember this
when YOU come to market. 24-tf.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Sam1 Levy & Co., are editing one
page of our paper this week, the
contents of which is of incalculable
interest to every man, woman and
child in this county, and should be
read with the greatest Of care. 1t
is one of the grandest bargain sales
Mr.. Levy has offered the people in
many a day. This special offering
of spring goods will only last a short
time and our citizens who are anx-
ious to get bargains and save money
should not hesitate to avail them
selves of the opportunity.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

On last Saturday evening the
Orien Touring mill in this place
caught fire from a supposed spark
falling on the roof and was burned
together with all its machinery, &c.
The mill was owned by Messrs. Mes
singer, Fisher & Kell and cost
about $500. No insurance.
Hume Star.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
The Walton 4 Tucker Investment
Company

Have made special arrangements to
accommodate farmers with money to
feed stock. They have a large
amount Of money on hand to be
loaned on real estate, on time any
where from 6 months to 5 years, at
low rates of interest. II you want
70 borrow call and see them. 33-tt
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Farmers from every section of the
country were in the city Saturday,
and all report the outlook for corn
and oats crop good. They say the
season is little backward, but the
corn planted is coming up nicely
and doing we'll and the prospect so
lar is good for a rousing crop.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Among the criminal cases to be
tried at the June term Of court is
that of Perry Gregory charged with
forgery. now confined in the Nevada
iail. From his wife, who was down
to see him last week. we learn that
he is in very poor health. This case
has hung fire for long time. At the
last June and November terms Of
court the jury hung and at the Feb
ruary term he was acquitted but
was held on another indictment.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

We interviewed a number of farm
ers from different sections of the
country Saturday, in regard to the
chinch bug, and without an excep-
tion they reported the insect as do
ing no damage in their localities.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
r. WE'LL e. CO..
NORTH SIDE SQUARE,
A. Manager.
A. WE'LL, Manager.

Regulate the Regulator, with
Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla.
Manufactured by proprietors of
Warmers Safe Cure. Largest bot
tie in the market. All druggists sell
IL
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

L. Culbertson,a "a staunch farmer of
near Shobe, and a solid democrat,
attended the convention as q dele
gate, Saturday, and gave this Office
social call and $1.25 on subscrip-
ton.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Owing to the crowded condition Of
our space this week we are COMPEL.
ed to defer the publication of two
excellent communications from
Spruce and Mound townships. They
will appear next week.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
ErTIER WEEKLY TIMES.
LOCAL ITEMS

3-SoTIcE TO TEACHERs:-Public Ex-
mons for the benefit OF those per-
4 sssiring to teach in Bates county,
/ 1a' y ss held on the Sd Saturday of each
y fasth ii in the Ohio street school house,
I ..r Mo-, and on the Ist Saturday of
4 a . nonth in the West side school house,
e.s Hill, Mo-, the examination COM
f..eing each day at 9 O'Clock, A. M.
'H' w. w. GRAVES.
County School Commissioner.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

The throttle was thrown wide
open and the rain fell in torrents in
this section Wednesday last. Far
mers from the north tell us it did
not extend farther north than about
five miles.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

VIM. Mudd and VIM. Chrisman.
lwo representatives of the young
democracy of East Boone. called and
avored us while in the city attend.
mg the convention SATURDAY..
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Geo. A. Todd left for Salt Lake
City Sunday, on prospecting tour,
if he likes the outlook he will re-
main. His wife will remain in the
city until he finds a suitable loca-
ton.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

J. D. Lyle, of near Foster, one of
the staunch farmers of that section,
gave us a substantial call Friday.
Mr.. Lyle is one of the TINES oldest
and most punctual subscribers. He
is thinking about taking prospect
ing trip to Arkansas shortly.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
Notice.

All persons wishing ice delivered
to them the coming season will
find it greatly to their interest to
leave their order at the Blue Front
meat market, No. one o., North
Delaware street, Butler, Mo, with
l.. S. Paddock.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
Ice One Half Cent Per Pound,

Casper Stammens authorizes US
to say to the public that he will fur
nish the citizens of Butler with ice
at one-half cent per pound during
the season.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

F. NJ. Crumly, of Joplin, spent
two or three days in the city last
week on business. He tells us he is
well pleased with his new home and
is succeeding we'll in his business.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

DIR. Boulware and wife returned
Saturday evening from Cincinnati,
where the doctor had been for the
past week attending the annual
meeting of the American medical So
ciety.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Childrens Day will be observed
at Bethel church, Spruce township,
first Sunday in June, at 9 o'clock a
m. Everybody is cordially invited.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

The Presbyterian social will be
|aeld at the residence of Judge Park
|nson on next Tuesday evening
Play 22nd. All are cordially invited
y attend.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Our esteemed friend, A. A. Con-
I'D, was in the city Saturday attend
hp the democratic convention.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

]. K. Bruglar wants more appl.-
cations tor first-class loans. 7 per
cent. interest and commissions. Aft
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
Poultry Wanted.

1 will pay more cash money than
anybody in Butler, for your eggs,
chickens, turkeys. Spring chickens
wanted at big prices. Call at Bud
Atkinson's or A. L, Mcbride & Co.
JAS. SMITH.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

J. K. Brugler & Son have large
list of fine improved farms tor sale
cheap and on easy terms. I6tf
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Among the prominent young dem
lcrats from the county at the con
|ption last Saturday we noticed
William Jackson, of Papinville.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Rev. Newton and wife are expect
ed in Butler this evening to pay a
visit to their many friends. The
reverend gentleman will fill his old
pulpit at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday, so we are informed.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

George w. Sweeny, superintend-
|nt Of the Keith & Perry coal Min
pg Co., was in the city Thursday
Rnd gave us a pleasant call.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Miss Lizzie Satterlee, Of Adrian,
Eited Misses Lola and Leila Ed
ssrds during the past week.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Miss Lille Norton, who has been
Visiting her sister, Mrs. c. B. Nc.
tarland, left for her home in Plain
IClty, Ohio. on last Saturday She
Will visit in st. Louis.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

A monster cat fish, weighing fif-
|F-three pounds, was caught in the
|aarias Des Cygnes river last week
md sold at Paddock's meat market.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Ben H. Smith, of Sprague, spent
friday and Saturday in the city,
Ind gave us a pleasant call.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Wright & Walls have opened up
(heir new stock of groceries on the
pest side. Edverything is new,
bee and fresh.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

For sA1E-Eggs for Matching,
from Pure Bronze Turkeys at $500
for fifteen 15) eggs.
23-3t Mrs. J. F. WILMorH.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Two great enemies-Hood's Sar-
saparilla and impure blood. The
latter is utterly defeated by the pc
culiar medicine.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
High Graded Bulls for Sale.

1BFIITS fVI s'uIVs
have a number of fine, young,
high graded bulls which will sell at
very reasonable price. Terms to suit
purchaser. J. NJ. HoAGLAND,
Nyhart, Mo.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Thos. J. Smith left for Austin,
fexas, the first of last week, on le-
|l business, and returned home
kanday.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Mrs. VIM. Page went to Denver,
jast week to witness the marriage
OF her sister, Miss Matte Slater,
which took place in that city Thurs
day last.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

ILT. Holcomb, OF Portsmouth,
|Go, spent several days in the city
|H week.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Butler has no saloons, no plain
trunks, joints, no base ball club,
|nd precious little use for services
f a marshal.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Pierce Hackett and Carter Wal
bee, two staunch democrats of Ho-
bsr township, attended the conven-
nr
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
J. Y. 3. Wade. one Of New Home

J. '. B. Wade, one Of New Home
townships best citizens and an un-
finching democratic Of the old
school pulled the latch string Of the
booming TINES Saturday
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

T. Y. Rogers one of the TINES
|st friends and patrons, gave US a
pleasant call Saturday.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Miss Gertie McCrary, Of Kansas
w, is visiting Miss Emma Lans-
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Lewis Hoffman left Saturday even
bg for Kansas City, st. Louis, and
fhicago to buy goods for his novel
h store.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

J. K. Brugler Il Son want all
the school bonds they can get. Plen-
~ OF money at the lowest rates. 34tf
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

J. W. Anderson, of Rockville, was
y the city Saturday as delegate to
|he county convention, called ON the
ZINES.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

The 23d annual convention Of the
State Sunday School Association will
De held at Mexico. Mo. on the 5th,
9TH and Sth days OF June. 4 large
attendance is desired.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Miss Hattie Burner visited her
later, Mrs. John Herrell, at Adrian
Lt week.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

WANrEp.-A young lady wanting
4 Permanent position at salary Of
f65 per month. can find the same bv
Hdresslng, WINNIE FAY.
1 Butler. No.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

T. w. Silvers has moved his law
bAice from the north side to his
|andsomely fitted up quarters on
North Main street.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
A Card Of Thanks.

Please permit us to express our
deepest gratitude to the friends who
rendered their many acts of kind
ness during our recent affiiction.
Very sincerely,
Npc 6 McCIrII.N Soys
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Ben Smith, of Sprague, informs
us that during the thunder storm of
last Wednesday, lightning struck the
east end of Leroy Taylors barn,
near Sprage, and killed five valuable
horses. There were twelve head in
barn at the time. The east end of
the barn was badly damaged by the
stroke. Mr.. Taylor had no insur-
ance consequently his loss is quite
severe.
The young people of Butler had
a fishing party and picnic on the
Marias Des Cygne river last Thurs
day. and report a very enjoyable
time. Those attending were Ster-
ling Tucker and Miss Helen Baum,
David Walker and Miss Anna Han
nah, Sam Canterbury and Miss Ma
bel Mckibben. VIII D. Hannah and
Misses Susie Steele and Leila Tuck
er.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

strawberries are ripening.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

w. T. Kemper, one Of Prairie
townships best farmers, while in the
city on business connected with the
probate court, gave the booming
TIMES a call He informed us that
the rainstorm of last week was very
severe in his neighborhood and did
considerable damage
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

4 heavy frost Sunday night.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

The many friends of Joe Shelby,
Jr., son of Gen. Joe 0. Shelby, will
be pleased to learn that he has Sc
cured the appointment Of deputy
under Sheriff Glazebrook. Mr. Shell
by is bright young man and we
have every reason to believe the new
deputy will fill the place with credit.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

1ne county court Sranteu d teu-
porary injunction in the case of the
Keith e. Perry coal mining company
vs.. Bruce Bros, enjoining them
from building switch across leased
land of the plaintiffs. The case con-
sumed the greater part of Thursday.
Messrs. CAN'T and Dooley appearing
for the company and Smith and Hin
ton for Bruce Bros
E. A. Hook and O. F. Hensley,
two of Hudson townships most en-
ergetic and wide awake young far
mer boys, pulled our latch string
Saturday, and Mr.. Hook, as has been
his custom for years planked down
the requisite in advance for another
years subscription to the booming
TINES. Both young men are lead
ing democrats in their section, and
are wild for Cleveland.
T. Hitter Crockett and wife after
an absence of over a year visiting
relatives and friends in Kentucky,
have returned to Butler to make it
their future home, and Mr.. Crockett
assures US that he has burned the
bridges and will never again cross
the boundary line of Missouri. Mr..
c. will resume his profession in
this city. Jointly with their numer-
Gus friends in this community the
TIMES welcomes them back again.
Joe T. Johnston, one of the pro-
prietors of the Plattsburg Democrat
and post Office inspector for this
district, and also secretary of the
Mo. Press Association, in company
with his brother, Charley, of the
postoffice book store, gave us pleas
ant call Thursday. Mr.. Johnston is
a pleasant gentleman and being an
editor of course makes a faithful and
competent official.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
COMPARISON is ALL We ASK!

Always the best Tor the
lure OF our success Never before there such low
finest quality goods This week your inspection our
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16
Very sincere

Mrs, S. A. MCCLELLAN & SoNs.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

Childrens Day will be observed
at Bethel church, Spruce township,
first Sunday in June, at 9 o'clock
m. Everybody is cordially invited.
The throttle was thrown wide
open and the rain fell in torrents in
this section Wednesday last. Far
mers from the north tell US it did
not extend farther north than about
five miles.
F. NJ. Crumly, of Joplin, spent
two or three days in the city last
week on business. He tells us he is
well pleased with his new home and
is succeeding we'll in his business.
Geo. A. Todd left for Salt Lake
City Sunday, on a prospecting tour,
if he likes the outlook he will re-
main. His wife will remain in the
city until he finds suitable loca-
ton.
L. Culbertson,a a staunch farmer OF
near Shobe, and a solid democrat,
attended the convention as a dele
gate, Saturday, and gave this Office
O social call and $1.25 on subscrip-
tion.
Owing to the crowded condition of
| our space this week We are compell-
ed to defer the publication of two
excellent communications from
Spruce and Mound townships. They
will appear next week.
DIR. Boulware and wife returned
Saturday evening from Cincinnati,
| where the doctor had been for the
past week attending the annual
meeting of the American medical So
ciety.
Rev. Newton and wife are expect
ed in Butler this evening to pay a
visit to their many friends. The
reverend gentleman will fill his old
pulpit at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday, so we are informed.
| The many friends of Joe Shelby,
Jr., son of Gen. Joe 0. Shelby, will
be pleased to learn that he has Sc
cured the appointment Of deputy
under Sheriff Glazebrook Mr.. Shell
by is bright young man and we
have every reason to believe the new
deputy will fill the place with credit.
w. T. Kemper, one of Prairie
townships best farmers, while in the
city on business connected with the
probate court, gave the booming
TINES a call He informed us that
the rainstorm of last week was very
severe in his neighborhood and did
considerable damage.
J. D. Lyle, of near Foster, one o1
the staunch farmers of that section
gave us a substantial call Friday
Mr.. Lyle is one of the TINES oldest
and most punctual subscribers. He
is thinking about taking prospect
ing trip to Arkansas shortly.
On last Saturday evening thu
Orien Touring mill in this place
caught fire from a supposed spark
falling on the roof and was burned
together with all its machinery, &c
The mill was owned by Messrs. Mes
singer, Fisher & Kell and cos
: about $500. No insurance.
e Hume Star.
D. S. Snyder, w. W. Henry, Char
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-16

krTLER WEEKLY TIMES.
4 LOCAL ITEMS
8~NorIcE TO TEAcHERs:-Public Ex-
!..t,ons for the benefit OF those per-
4 Sesiring to teach in Bates county,
y ~ held on the sd Saturday of each
.,h in the Ohio street school house,
4 I.r Mo, and on the Ist Saturday of
. month in the West side school house,
n Hill, Mo-, the examination COM
.aeing each day at 9 O'Clock, A. M.
f'"' w. w. GRAVES.
County School Commissioner.
strawberries are ripening.
4 heavy frost Sunday night.
Miss Gertie McCrary, OF Kansas
fav, is visiting Miss Emma Lans-
Bsvn.
ILT. Holcomb, OF Portsmouth,
ss;o. spent several days in the city
b. week.
Miss Hattie Burner visited her
E,tsr, Mrs. John Herrell, at Adrian
ba week.
T. Y. Rogers one of the TINES
|st friends and patrons, gave US a
pleasant call Saturday.
Miss Lizzie Sstterlee, Of Adrian,
|iated Misses Lola and Leila Ed
rsrds during the past week.
Ben H. Smith, of Sprague, spent
friday and Saturday in the city,
md gave us a pleasant call.
Our esteemed friend, A. A. Con-
I'D, was in the city Saturday attend
bg the democratic convention.
Pierce Hackett and Carter Wal
bee, two staunch democrats of Ho-
bsr township, attended the conven-
ion.
J. W. Anderson, of Rockville, was
= the city Saturday as a delegate to
be county convention, called on the
ZINES.
Thos. J. Smith left for Austin
Texas, the first of last week, on le.
El business, and returned home
|anday.
Lewis Hoffman left Saturday even
pg for Kansas City, st. Louis, and
|hicago to buy goods for his novel
j store.
7. w. Silvers has moved his law
|fce from the north side to his
|andsomely fitted up quarters OF
Worth Main street.
Wright & Walls have opened up s
heir new stock of groceries on the
pest side. Edverything is new
bee and fresh.
Butler has no saloons, no plail
tunks, joints, no base ball club
md precious little use for services
a marshal.
Among the prominent young dem
Gratis from the county at the con
ption last Saturday we noticed
William jackson, of Papinville.
George w. Sweeny, superintend
mt OF the Keith & Perry coal Min
ng Co., was in the city Thursda,
md gave us a pleasant call.
A monster cat fish, weighing fl
'y.three pounds, was caught in tn
aarias Des Cygnes river last wee
md sold at Paddock's meat market
. The Presbyterian social will b
held at the residence of Judge Parl
nson on next Tuesday evening
play 22nd. All are cordially invite
p attend.
Mrs. VIM. Pace went to Danye