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Homer guardian., 1889-08-09
Poultry management.

The secret Of making hens lay
is not to over, feed them and giving
them variety Of food. A IA, hen
is q poor egg producer. Give
fresh water at all times. In sum
mer time DO not feed mach cnrH,
as 1t Ia heated and has great fit,
tening properties. Let them have
plenty OF grass and good range,
A little fresh meat two CT three
times a week is good. A breakfast
Of soft feed with little Eoi,ad
oats in the morning. scraps from
the table, or grain in the evening,
Soft feed should not be sloppy. A
variety Is what is needed-not 100
much. In winter time corn may
he fed more frequently than during
the summer, ana in soft feed put &
little red pepper twice week.
Keep your fowls where draushts
Of air will not strike them in their
house. We have but little faith
in poultry food. 1t is stimulating,
and is not long in doing harm, ss
We believe. Poultry should have,
once in awhile. little bone meal
or old bones broken up fue. Also
plenty Of dust to keep themselves
clear of lice. Nov as to the lest
iegg-layers. As Il general purpose
fowl for egs sand weight.the Plym.
outh Rock stands very high. For
weight and az winter layers the
Light Brahma is unsurpassed.
This fowl is . good layer at all
times, but is especially good in
winter. OF the nonsettors the
white Leghorns, and white
Minorcas wo think are at the
head of the list The white Leg.
horn is sort Of egg machine
There is no fowl, either setter oI
non setter, that will beat it. I'll;
black Spanish is good fowl, la
tho chicks are not 80 hardy as
other breeds. The objection to
Minorcas and Leghorns is tha
they can fly very high and are o
light weight. The American
Dominique is splendid bird. l
LAYS we'll, and is of good weight
The Polish fowls are very good
, Now we have told you what W
thlnk about fowls, and will a
once fly for the tall timber" 70
we expect those people who hav
other birds will be after Us lik
sixty, which is just one jump fas
ter than fifty nine. We have h&,
experience in running a poultr
paper. and know something sbou
hornets nests. COY. Tele0
Blade.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09
Their Business BOOMING G.

Probably no one thing has caus-
cd such general revival Of trade
at Joo Shelton's Drug Store as
their giving away to their custo-
mers of so many free trial bottles
of DR.. Kings New Discovery tor
Consumption. His trade is simp-
ly. enormous in this very valuable
article from the fact that it al.
ways cures and never dlsappoints,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchi.
tbs, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. 1,u
can test it before buying by get
ting trial bottle free, large size
| 81. Every bottle warranted
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

Can you shoot reyolver?" she
askel, ia q whisper, Of the girl
next to her on the car.
Eyes; but doD'tyou never, never
tell any body"
"Why?"
"You know Annie Blank? Well,
she learned to shoot a revolver
and it got out, and after that she
dldn t have enc filtration a month.
Pm not going to tell anybody un-
til after Tn married" Detroit
free Press.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

The most delicate constitution
can safely use DR.. J H McLean's
Tar Wine Lung Balm. 1t is a
sure remedy for coughs, loss of
voice, and all throat and lung
troubles, at G. G.. Gill's.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

Sick headache, billiorsness,
nausea, costlveness, are promptly
and agreeable banished by Dr. }.
II. McLean's Liver and Kidney
Pillets (li!tle pills.) At G. G..
GilIs.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

No need to take those big ca
thartic pills; one of DR.. J H Nc
Leans Liver and Kidney Pillets
is quite sufficient and more agree
able. For sale at G. G Giil's drug
store
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

Even the most vigorous and
hearty people have at times feel
ing Of weariness and lassitude.
TO dispel this feeling take DR.. j II
McLcan's Sarsaparilla; it will I'M
part viyor and vitality, at G G
ellis,
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

Love is blind, which probably
accounts for the the spectacles
some young lovers make Of them
selves.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

HE shook, and he shook, till his shak-
jng was chronic"
"He ilen hoashta a Lottle Of Cheatbam's
Chill Tome"
ale said to bis friends, though a sha
ker Of yore,"
"Thanks to the c. c. Tonic, I'm sha-
kel 10 more"
For sale at g @ Gih's, Homer, La.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

4 few dees Of Casearine viii remove
the dull, hoavy feeling caused by a de-
ranged condition Of tho stomach or an
inactive liver. Price SOC and 81 per
hottie, Ii
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

Georgia has the largest water
melon patch in the world. 1t is
owned by the Phillips Melon COM
panv, ard contains 800 acres. The
company will ship about four hun
dred cars at profit, it is claimed,
of $3.50 a car.-Er.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

The great poet John G. Whittier
is in feeble health and is thought
will not live much longer.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

Saving Time: Mean contrac.
tor Ito workman who fell flom q
three-story wall that he Was tear
ing down)-"l'll have to work
you for lost tlme." Workman
(unhurt)-'I thought l was saw
ing time coming down that way,
Next time I'll take the ladder" -
Neac York Sun.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

Children like to take G. G. c., the
pleasant and guaranteed cure for Fe'
yer, Agno and Malaria-better than
qninine. Sold by Joe Shelton.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09
100 Doses One Dollar

sqS~.ssgs'. FOR THE El;lGOD,
%s's'F Weakness, Malaria, Indigestion
aid EiliousneSs. take
BROWNS EfsDN BxITEKS
'tC'ips quickly. For sale by all dealers In
medicine Get the genuine.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09
Claude Whites Last Letter

By request wepubllsh below the
last letter written by Claude White.
This was written hut a short while
before his un,imely death. The
composition and construction
indicate that for one of his age he
was pc sscssed of noble feelings,
fine sentiment and a strong moral
nature:
Atlanta, Ca, May SO, 1889.
Mr.. J. B. Mercer,
Kansas City, Mo.
Dear friend.
Yours Of the 2Gth was
read with great pleasure day or
80 ago, certainly 1t was to me inter
esting. don't think / ever gave
you present IN my life but send
you one by to-day's mail, though
it's cost be little yet there is in it
a thousand golden truths which
may be Of great benefit to you in
after life. Probably it will aid
you in pointing the ungodly to the
way Of truth and uprishtness.
Please read it and treasure it up
for the sake Of your far-away
friend. 1t will teach you who
your friend is, as 1t has taught
me. Time only will reveal all
things, all I ask you is to watch
and wait. It makes me sad, and
l think itdoes you the same way
when you say. "If fortune smiles
upon me will return &c. you
certainly forget tho old proverb
"Love conqurers all things
Fathers eye has improved
rapidly. He can see very well
now, and the DR.. says when he
puts glasses on him he will see
perfectly, you know l have reason
to rejoice over this fact.
More than a week ago I had
determined to be a better boy, ]
have prayed to God that he might
keep you in the road on which
you have started. Remember me
Is your true friend.
Claude White,
----->< 4 ps----------
. r.r~ ~ =
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

The pulpit, the bench and the bar
recommend Cheatham's Chill Tonic as
the finest antiperlodic in use, being free
from poison and guaranteed.
For sale at G G ellis.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

Dizziness. nausea, drowsiness,
distress after eating, can be cured
and prevented by taking DR.. j.
II. McLean's Liver and Kidney
Pillets (little piIls) for sale at G.
G.. ellis.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09
1t is strange that base ball

1t is strange that base bali
games ever get into the newspapers.
We never could see any thing in
this game so important Or attrac-
tive as to induce the least notice
in the public prints, yet many Of
the great dailies frequently con-
tain q column or two Of this pre-
cious literature.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

BBE cures poison of the Blood and
Skin Diseases, for sale by Joseph Shell
tor.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

"Wlen the spring time comes, gentle
Ann,e,"
"And the chills and fever bloom once
more"
"You had better buy bottle of Chca.
tham's Chill Tonic"
"From the man who runs the nearest
drug store"
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

s 1R0WiHpS IRON Ri7TE2S
Cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia. Malaria, Nerv-
ousness and General Debility. Physicians re-
commend it. All dea lers selit Genuine has
trade Il. ark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

- McElree's WINE OF CARDUI
for weak nerves.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09
Egf" WINE OF CAROul, Tonic for Wom
FOR DYSPEPSIA
Use Browns Iron Bitters.

Physicians recommend it. All dealers keep
it, sl.to per bottle. Genuine has trade mark
and crossed red lines on wrapper.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09
McElrees WINE OF CARDUI

and THTDToRD'S BLACK. .DRAUGNT are
for sale by the following merchants in
Claiborne Parish:
G.. G. Gill,
Joseph Shelton, Homer.
Longino d. Gladney }
j. II. Taylor, Hayncsvllle
JIM. Ledbettcr,
VIM. Sellers, summcriieid
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

TRY BLACK.DRAuGKT tea forDys-
pepsia.
Homer guardian., 1889-08-09

The GUARDIAN Is only
ST 90 a year.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08
Restaurant ANA Dining Hail.

Our popular and enterprising
Young friend. r. c. Dickinsheets,
formerly in the restaurant business
on the north side, Is again before
the public This time he has fitted
up IN first class style restaurant.
dining hall and lunch counter, on
the west side of the square His
dining hall is the incest IN tie city
and parties wishing 10 take meals
will find his tables supplied with
the best the market affords. His
confectioneries are new and fresh.
and he keeps all kinds cold drinks.
His ice cream parlor is fitted up il
regular city style. If you want a
meal. lunch, cold drink, fruits and
confectioneries. or a saucer Of deli
c,ous ice cream call on the popular
restaurant man. R. c. Dickinsheets,
west side square. Morris building.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The question of rebuilding an op
era house for Butler must not be al
lowed to die out This town needs
and must have public hall, with
out it the city will be In the soup
SO far as having a place to hold en-
tertainments. &c, is concerned. We
hopeto see the commercial club take
hold Of this matter at once and see
if something can not be done to re-
lieve the city of her present embar-
rassing position.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Dr.. Lansdown has rented and
moved his drug store into the jeff
ress building on the south side. The
room was thoroughly overhauled
last week. for his accommodations.
The doctor is thorough druggist,
and pays especial attention to filling
prescriptions His new location is
a very desirable one and the TINES
wishes him success.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Il you want T. buy al organ or
piano so 10 see T. T Steele x Co
They sell the Estev Organs and Es-
ley \ Decker Bros. Pianos They
can save vou big money oman instru-
ment and would Ike 10 figure with
You whether you buy or not Also
have All kinds # sewing machines for
sale. Ell. T STEELR n Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08
State L University and Or Laws.

State University and Or. i.aw-
Col. Wade. D. d. editor OF the
Democrat. has walked up sufficiently
to remember that he Is a graduate
OF several institutions Of learning
particularly Heidelburg-aud other
Beer Centers, and gives everybody
connected with the legislature,
double distilled fts for the result III
the University investigation.
We wish Col Wade, ID. D., would
indicate which of the various uni
versities. colleges and gymnasia, hon
ored and illustrated III his life, he
means when he saws Alma Mater
There are gooses and guinea liens
too, in the educational world. whose
instruction has not been wholly lost
upon the Col.
Let US have some Homeric lines,
descriptive of Thersites, made appli-
| cable to Champ Clark. Sam Majors,
| and other literary cranks about JEFF
City.
Give it tc 'em, Col. IN heroic
verse. Nothing short Of ''zwic bier
Will sustain the literary excellence OF
the Democrat and the proud pre-
eminence of Col Wade. ID. D.. as a
classical cuss who has yelled il
Greek, sang in Sanscrit. prayed IL
Hebrew and danced IN Plrygian
since the early days of the century
and who still drinks in the methods
and manners of Ganbrinus and
Bacchus. both in one Give us an.
other literary jim-jam.
| n ID
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08
b. T. Whipple ( Co. repor; to-day

B. 7, Whipple i Co, report to-day
the sale % a ii 4sxl20 feet a; the
northwest corner ot Tenth and
Grand avenue tor $4,000 Tie lot
is vacan, and faces iorty-eisht
feet on the avenue, Tie purchaser
Was II. 5. CowIes. wealthy mer-
chant Of Rich Hill. No. who will
erect q six-story business building
upon the lot.-k. c. News.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08
A. c. Bennett Of Butler. No. was

A. c. Bennett Of Butler. No. was
arrested and arraigned before United
States Commissioner Parry yester-
day on a charge OF selling liquor
without license. Bennett runs q
restaurant at Butler and it was claimed
he was putting whisky in his milk
shakes. He was remanded to Jail in
default of $500 bail. being held for
the May grand jury.-k. c. Sunday
Times.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The Kansas City Globe, the only
two cent morning paper III the Mis-
souri, Valley, is meeting with VOL
derful success. In addition to eX-
cellent news features. the Globe is
now preparing very interesting
series of articles Oh the summer re-
sorts of the country, which will be
given to the public shortly.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

John D. Lyle a prosperous and
enierTrasing young farmer Of Wal
mt township. was in the city Mon
day and gave US a pleasant call.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Last week we spoke of the engin-
GERS OF the No. Pacific Railway being
in our county and a typographical
error made it read city. The engin-
eers have not vet been in Butler. but
they will be. and that before very
long.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08
J. II. Morgan. city marshal. ws

q 11. -HoI gan CITY t1Iat sNa1- WIS
arrested last Wednesday on . capias
issued by the circuit clerk charging
the said Morgan with misdemeanor
and oppression IN Office. The COM
plant was fled by Prosecuting At
torney Boxley. on an affidavit Of
William E Pyle The sheriff took
his bond in the sum of $500 TO ap-
pear at the June termof circuit court.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The water and gas committee are
hard at work corresponding and IN
vestisating. and are taking every
precaution to present propositions
that will meet with the hearty ap-
proyal of the council and citizens.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Jesse Nave, from the northwest
part of the county, was in the city
Saturday. He said the farmers in
his neighborhood were very back
ward with their planting on account
of the wet weather.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Butler has brighter prospects than
ever before Ill her history. All that
is needed is for her business to
keep square up with the procession,
and those who cant toot a horn
must get out Of the way Of the band
wagon
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Capt Z. T. Henrys many friends
in and out OF the city will be sorry
to learn that he is confined to his
bed with grave apprehensions OF
his recovery. Captain Henry is one
of our best citizens and the TINES
makes the above mention of his
serious condition with many regrets.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The members of the Christian
church at Adrian have let the con-
tract for a new church edifice in that
town.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

DIR. 7. c. Boulware attended a
meeting OF Railway Surgeons Of
America in St. Louis. Thursday and
Friday. returning home Saturday.
There was a large attendance from
all over the United States: thedoctor
reports a good time.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The dust Sunday and Monday was
almost unendurable The wind
blew perfect gale for over 81 hours
without ceasing.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

John Medley, one of Bates Coun-
ties most prominent and prosperous
farmers living some ten miles south
west of Butler. at last accounts was
lying at deaths door with dropsy,
with no hope of recovery.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Farmers, accorcing to fair and
square figuring, Lane sells more
millinery and dry goods, for less
money and pays more for poultry
and eggs than anv house in Bates
county.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

l. the street to the depot can not
he macadamized this summer. ii
ought al least TO be guttered and
eurhed with stone.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Judge Cloud gave the TINS a
pleasant call Tuesday. He is IL
town attending the regular MAY
term Of county court.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Call on Walton 4 Tucker Invest
raenf Co. for money. at low rates.
siih privilege Of paving before due
snd stop interest. If
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The body Is more susceptible TO
benefit from Hoods Sarsaparilla now
than a. any other season. Therefore
take !. now
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The public schools at Rich Hill
have closed The schools In this
cisv vii close the last of the month.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The editor Of the TINES is under
sasny Obligations to J. A Wright
for iayurs shown the past week
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The Marshall Democrat News
says, gold has been found by al eX-
perienced miner near Arrow Rock.
Saline county. 1t has also been re-
ported that gold was discovered Ill
an artesian well at Appleton City.
but the salt did not catch the grays
and since that time the lead does
not seem to have panned out so
well.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Our so cent unlaundered shirt is
same as others sell for IS cents.
AMERlCAN CLOTHING HOUSE.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The Oklahoma boom and the
Centennial celebration Is over. and
We are glad
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Roads are rough but in excellent
condition otherwise for this time of
the wear
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

H. H. Flesher is putting a second
story on his residence. and other
wise improving his property.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The Bltlcr Loiu y Trust CO. pun
chased o. Bunluu Bros. last week
tue opera house site, south West cor
neg # the square. The secretary,
W II Waruock. informs Us that II
Is the Intention OF his company to
erect two substantial two-storv brick
business house, Mr Warnock also
suggests that joint stock company
b. formed By ou citizens fof the
purpose of erecting an opera house
on the west fifty feet. on the same
plan OF that submitted by the Bon
ham Bros He sad his company
would take liberal amount OF stock
IL such an enterprise. Ifthis cannot
be accomplished our people should
Off.r inducements IL the form of a
donation to the company to build
the opera house. Ii : SAID this com
pany viii build this opera house on
the same plan for the amount Of
money offered the Bonlams. $500
II tins is true the money should be
forth coming at once Of course it
makes no difference who rebuilds
the opera house. but if any prefer
ence is shown it should be 10 home
company.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Bargains in Clothing Al the
Racket Store. Southeast Corner.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

James Armstrong. q prominent and
wealthy citizen OF Cass county. was
III the city Monday, He was looking
after his landed interest IL this coun-
".
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Pharis 4 Son stays with their Gus
toners on prices for produce
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Sam Fisher. OF Rich Hi. was IL
Butler shaking hands with his many
friends SATURDAY.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

J. ". Wells. one + Bates county
most prosperous farmers. met with
a serious accident on Monday. He
was cutting stalks. the cutter being
fastened TO the front wheels OF hi
wagon. By some means the cutter
became detached from the wagon.
allowing the bolster to turn. which
threw Mr. Wells under the feet OF
the team. which took fright. drag
ging him some distance The wag-
On wheels passed over Mr, Wells
chest and bowels. He was taken
70 the house and DR.. Walls. Of But
Ier. summoned. He was suffering
Z great deal. but the doctor could
not tell at that time whether or not
he had received internal injuries
h wa> resting easy al last accounts
and We trust 40 serious results VIII
!oi.e".
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

G. J. Mcdonald, stationed in Green
county in the revenue service, who
has been spending a couple of days
with his family in this city left for
his place of buseness Saturday even
ipr
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Rev Alex Walker left Saturday
evening for Upton, Mo- to ot1iciate
at the funeral of his old friend Col.
Harrison A. Glinn. In consequence
Of which there was no services at his
church last Sunday
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Pierce Hackett. of Homer town
ship. was rusticating in the city Sat
urday and looking as happy as a big
sunhower He also reports corn
planting backward in his section.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

When Butler gets water works
she can have her streets sprinkled.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

d. H Hill, postmaster at Hume
vas IN the city last week
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

u. 5. Cowles. Of Rich Hill, was in
the city SATURDAY,
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

J. G. McPeak and DIR Williams OF
Foster. were IN this clty Wednesday,
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

AL hands JOIN III pulling 5or al
opera house
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Mrs VIM. Page will leave in a
few days for Denver, Col, to spend
the summer with her sister. The
TINES wishes her safe trip and a
pleasant time.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Farmers are very busy with their
crops
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
nights there was heavy frosts. 1t is
to be hoped. however, that 10 dam
age was done the prospective fruit
crop
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

VIM. VI. Gentry, one Of the best
known and wealthiest citizens Of
pe,tls county. died III his chair at
MS residence three miles northeast
OF Sedalia. at 6:3O O'Clock Weines-
day evening last. He owned Il farm
of 1860 acres of land. and took
great pride in raising fine stock. Of
which he had his farm well stocked,
Farmers, Lane has made call for
three hundred thousand chickens. let
them come to Lane.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Sin L. Francisco Wen. to Kansas
city yesterday on legal business
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Power Bros are getting ready TO
make brick.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08
BITTER WEEKLY TINES.
LOCAL ITEMS

Cheap money L loan on farms
Jas K BKUGLEE.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Don't forget to call on the Racket
Store and compare prices.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Pnarls L Son car not he under
sold on -four III 500 lb. lots.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Lane VII pay you l. cents PEI
dozen for eggs
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

The republican managers have
discharged so democrats from the
mail service Oh the ST. Louis a Iron
Mountain railroad. to make room for
republicans.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

J. +. Smith. Rich Hills handsome
and talented young mayor, was III
the city Monday Oh legal business.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

4 good work shirt for only % cts
worth 80 cents. American Cloth
ing House.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

L, L. Root, Of Michigan, is spend
ing a couple of weeks in the city
visiting his brother in-law. II T.
High.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08

Genuine French halbricgan un-
ierwear only 25c a garment. Al
AMERICAN CLOTHING HoUsE
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-08
NOTIONS FOR THE PEOPLE

appreciate good bargains We always what advertise.
These goods all class close buying cash.
abing us to them the named