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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
a TWICE-TOLD TALE,
How Young Wesley Gratlfled His Aunt
and Earnedia Dime.

How Young Wesley Gratlned His Aunt
and Earnedia Dime.
The maiden aunt of Wesley Hooker
is kept indoors by sprained ankle,
which is great affliction in this busy
world, where peope are marrying and
dying. and now and then getting into
scandalous trouble.
The maiden aunt is ever eager for
news, and since her accident Wesley
has been catechized until he was some
times weary; yet, finding that any ex-
traordinary piece of information was
liable to get him a reward of merit of
not less than penny, he persevered
as reporter.
Not long ago he came rushing into
the house like a young cyclone, rather
breathless and with excited eyes.
There has been sumpthin' GwfuL
happened now, Aunt Sarah. and no
mistake" cried he. "Mercy!" ex-
claimed Amt Sarah; "what is it this
timer"
"Why, said Wesley, speaking very
fast, down back of Lawyer Kaynipps
office they were digging for well, and
they dug and they dug, and they como
to box, and it wasn't very big, but it
took seven men to lift it and twas all
rotted to pieces. and they knocked OF
the lid and guess what was in it!'
"Gracious!' said Aunt Sarah. "How
should know? What was it?"
''Why. twas woman, and she was
all bones, and nothin' on her only
clothes and bones, and her hair was
long, and her face was all cut up as if
she was murdered"
"FG goodness saker' said Aunt Sa-
rah; did you see it?'
YES and they are going to arrest
some one, and l run all the way here
to tell you, and 1 visit l had two
glasses of soda water, for I'm most
tired to death"
"You''e good boy, Wesley, to think
about your sick auntie, and you may
have that ten cents on the bureau"
Wesley Immediately possessed him.
self of theten cents.
81 guessPll go back and see what
they're doing about it," he said, and
he departed as suddenly as he had
come.
When Wesley came in to supper the
family received him coldly.
Wesley Hooker" said his father,
Ibid it take seven men to lift that box
in Lawyer Kaynipp's office yard?"
"Well, mebbe it didn't take seven,
but there was seven there"
did they dig, and dig, and find q
box all rotted to pieces?"
well, mebbe they didn't find box,
but they dug"
"Was there skeleton of q woman
in that box?"
"Well, mebbe it wasn't a woman,
but there is bones in Lawyer Kaynipp's
yard, for | saw EN-"
care they human bones?'
"Well. mebbe they amt human"
You're a wicked boy" said Aunt
Sarah. Ibid you get saltwater with
that ten cents?"
No reply.
"You'l never get another ten cents. "
No reply.
wesley Hooker" said Wesley
Rockers father, ''you may go to bed
without your supper.
And Wesley went to his room, ate a
pocketful of cookies and cheese lately
struggled from the pantry, read a new,
highly sensational ten-cent novel till
dark and then slept the sleep OF the
unjust. - Mrs. George Archibald, in
T.II/
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
A Terrible Disappointment.

Mother-Why, my dear, what's the
matterP Something has happened at
Mrs. De Music's party, know. Tell
me all about it, my child.
Daughter-Boo-hoo! Mrs. DE Music
asked me to play. and-aud when 1
told her was out Of practice, she said
she was SO sorry, and didn't ask me
again, boo-hoo- hoo!-M Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12

Edison claims that gasoline is an
absolutely sure preventive OF yellow
fever. He has experimental with it,
and says that organic germs can not
Withstand 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
FALCON-FLYING.
Interesting Description Of This
Persian Sport.

An Exciting and Novel Way of BaggIng
Gane-Pursuing the Anticipation
the Birds Are Blinded-A Sue
Oessful Flight Rewarded.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12

TEMPERANCE is the moderate use OF
good things and total abstinence from
bad things. Voice.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

F. Hill, of Deepwat er township,
was in the city Monday an d inform
ed us that on Sunday evening his
section was visited by severe hail
storm, doing much damage to grow
ing crops and fruit. He said the
storm came from the southwest and
the main storm belt was only about
a mile in width. The young corn
was beaten in the ground and cut Off,
oats was badly damaged. At JEFF
Fry's residence 49 window lights
were broken, and at John Reece's
q and G. S. Johnson's Is. Mr.. Hill
said 5 window panes were broken
at his home. A portion of this terri
tory is the same that was visited in
the summer of 1884 by such a severe
storm.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

At the preliminary examination of
A. L. Graves, charged with assault
with attempt to commit rape on the
person of Miss Ella Vincent, an &C
count of which was given i'll last
weeks TIMES, which was held Fri
day at Foster, Mr. Graves waived ex
animation and was bound over in the
sum of $500, which bond was readi
ly given. J. W. Badger was fined
$50 for carrying concealed weapons
by his honor, Mayor Torrance. He
Immediately gave notice of an ap-
peal to circuit court and filed his
bond accordingly.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22
Burglars Jailed.

Two hard looking tramps who
gave their names as Thos. and James
Gotten were brought to the city
Saturday evening and jailed on a
warrant charging them with grand
larceny and burglarizlng the resi-
dence of Bob WiIkerson, in East
Boone township, Friday last, while
the family were absent from home.
The two thieves were captured by
Tom Mudd and tried before Esq.
DeJarnett. who bound them over to
await the action of the grand jury.
The articles taken from the resi-
dence was watch and some valua
bic papers. The thieves, as soon as
arrested acknowledged their guilt
and returned the stolen property
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

A couple of women who bear an
unsavory name. seated in buggy,
were taking in the town Saturday
evening. Both were drunk, and in
addition to fast driving rent the air
with horrible oaths. AS they passed
out of town on the road leading east
they were singing at the top of their
voices ''we won't go home till morn
ing" Such characters should be
promptly arrested and properly
punished.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

John L. Cooper. OF Mt. Sterling,
Kentucky. and Judge Of the 18th ju-
olclal circuit. accompanied by his
friend, II. c. Turner, a prominent
merchant Of West Liberty, Morgan
county, same state, arrived IN town
Saturday and viii spend few days
visiting old acquaintances. Both
gentlemen are uncles TO Harlan G.
Turner, now confined in the Clinton
jail for killing j. w. McVeigh. In
company with H, c. Nickel TIMES
reporter had the pleasure OF making
their acquaintance at their room III
the Palace Hotel Sunday evening,
and found them to be not only hand
some but thorough gentlemen. Some
time ago portion of Judge Coop
er's district gained almost nation
al reputation for lawlessness, it be
ing the home of the Tolivsrs and
men of like desperation, but his well
known reputation for dealing with
such criminals soon called halt,
and now his district is one of the
most peaceable III the state.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Sweet little Belle, the 12-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, J. G. Nc
Connell, has crossed the river and is
now dwelling with those that know
not death, sickness Or sorrow. For
eight long, weary weeks she battled
with a severe attack of spinal dis
ease. and everything that could be
done by loving parents and medical
skill was done but alas, alas, On
Thursday last the summons came,
and Belle, the bright little Sunday
school student, closed her eyes and
peacefully went to sleep in the arms
of the angels that awaited to bea,
her spirit home. The funeral serv
ices were conducted at the First
Presbyterian church, Saturday, in {
very impressive manner by Rev
Francis, Rev. Walker, pastor of thu
| church, being absent in New York
| after which the remains, followed b,
| relatives, friends and her Sunda,
school mates were borne to Oak Hill
| cemetery and laid to rest.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

We will do our part at this pres
ent hard times, and in order to make
your dollar buy more goods than
ever before, we have taken the bride
off and let the old horse have his
own way, but his name is CASH.
SAN LEVY & Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22
Piles! Piles! Itching ? lies.

SYMpToMs-Moisture intense itching
and singing: most at night; worse bv
scratching. If allowed to continue tu-
rnors torn, which often bleed and ulcer
ate, becoming very sore. SwAYSEs
L.STMEsT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists. or
bv mail, for 50 cents. DR.. Swayne Son,
Philadelphia. 32I u
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Two drunken full blood Indians
were lined S1O5 i'll Kansas City Mon
day, for drawing pistols and resist
ing arrest. They had plenty Of
money and paid their fine and de-
parted.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Please notice our advertisement
and hear the low prices we are max
ing on goods, but remember these
are hard times cash prices and moth.
ing but the casa will take the goods.
SAM LEVY & Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Don't miss our House, it is on the
East Side, where we have been for
13 years, and you will alway find US
fright side up" and our prices the
lowest. Come at once
SAM LEVY & Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Farmers, let your poultry come; I
want three hundred million dozen
hens and spring chickens. bring
them to Lane, the only poultry and
egg man in Bates County, and is
also Lane, the farmers friend.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

All societies, schools, citizens and
children are cordially and earnestly
invited to take part in eommemorat
ing Memorial Day, at Butler, on
Thursday, May soth. and bring flow.
ers to decorate the graves of youl
friends. If you have no friends
grave there. decorate a nameless OF
friendless one.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Our reasons for this great break
in prices, Is that we have to reduce
our large stock, we want less goods
and more money. You will find the
best bargains ever offered during our
business career, but we want cash
for every sale. Yours,
SAN LEVY & Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

II. Moudy, prominent merchant
of Adrian, was in the city Monday.
The reporter did not learn whether
he came down to take in the great
show, or was on private business.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Col. Shaw, Land and Passenger
agent of the Mo. Pacific railway com
pany was in the city Monday. He is
a pushing, enterprising gentleman
and fills the position he holds to the
| letter.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

We have the largest line of mer-
chandise in the Southwest. buy in
larger lots and sell goods for less
money than any other house in this
part of the state. Come and hear
our prices; everything goes.
SAM LEVY & Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

We believe our people are better
prepared than ever before to vote a
good water works franchise for the
city of Butler.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22
PIERCE d. ESSEX.

BARRIERS, north side square. None but
the very best workmen employed, For
a first class shave, shampoo, Fair cut,
cleaned or dressed, or anything in our
line, give US call. Pempadour hair
cutting a specially. Satisfaction guar
anteed.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

DR.. T. c. Boulware, wife and lit
tie son, left Saturday for a weeks
visit with friends and relatives near
Wichita, Kansas.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

VIM, E. Walton, left for Chicago
Sunday evening, to join his wife who
has been in the city several weeks,
under the treatment of a physician,
Both expected home in few days.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Frank Lafollett, living northwest
of town short distance, has a fine
prospect, he informs US, for corn
crop this season. He has one piece
which he says is knee high and he
has plowed it over twice.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Mrs. John Rocks, moved her house
hold effects to Kansas City to-day
She was accompanied by her
sister Miss Belle Ross, who will re-
main in the city probably during the
summer.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Two full blown clrcuses IN Butler
in one week is a good many, but
only keeping pace with the metro
politan airs recently assumed by on
city.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

We understand the order has gone
forth for new depot at this place.
The order cannot be put in force any
too soon for the public convenience.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Farmers, prices will tell. Lanes
exceedingly low prices on dry goods
is the cause of his house being
crowded to the brim from morning
till night for the past 16 months.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Be sure and read every line of our
advertisement, and see if you don't
buy more goods for your money
than ever known before, remember
our terms are Spot Cash.
S. Levy & Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

The TINES is having phenome-
nal run of job work for this season
of the year. Our job presses are
kept running constantly. We guar
antee every Job to give satisfaction.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Mrs. Folsom, mother of Mrs.
Grover Cleveland, was married Mon
day in Jackson, New York, to Henry
E. Perrine.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

J. E. Shut informed us Saturday
that all Of his corn was up and he
had plowed 125 acres over once.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

The Ladies of the Ohio st. Nj. E..
Church, will give Strawberry festi-
val on Tuesday evening, May 2Sth,
1889. Notice of place of holding
will be given later.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Mrs. d. A. DeArmond went to
Greenfield Wednesday last to visit
relatives.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Formers, Lane has made call for
twenty car loads of eggs. Let them
come at II cents per dozen.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Gents fine Mackinaw hats others
sell at 75c go at 40c during this cash
sale. Sam Levy 4 Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Strangers are on our streets daily.
Our Commercial Club should see
that they are properly entertained
and shown around the city.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Lane was compelled to extend his
building to its utmost extent to ac-
commodate his trade.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

A very heavy rain Friday evening
which is good medicine for young
chinch bugs.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

The finest line of toilet soaps and
toilet articles generally, at Rice's
drug store.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Lanes hen exchange has run 16
months, and will run Is months
more.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Childrens fine straw hats regular
price soc now go at 25c during this
sale. Sam'l Levy Il Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Strawberries and ice cream at the
postoffice building tomorrow even
ing.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

We are afraid, as prophet Capt
Shields is not success. During his
local option crusade in this city he
said, ''do away with the saloons and
the county will not need jail
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Remember the strawberry festival
at the postotiice building tomorrow
evening
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

A German by the name of JOIN
Griner, committed suicide at res
taurant in Nevada Saturday morn
ing, by taking a dose of arsenic.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Bows fine staw hats sold by others
at 50 and G5cts, so at 40c during the
forcing sale, at Sam Levy X Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Gents fine Manila hats, worth
$500 go at S1.25 during the great
sale, at Sam'l Levy & Co.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Does Bates county need jail?
The Indications are, that "she do
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Farmers, remember Lanes hen
exchange still runs.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Complete line of Stationery and
Blank books at Rice's drug store
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Don't buy till you look through
the stock at the Racket Store. Come
everybody and bring your wife.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Plenty of country cured meat and
lard at Pharis 4 Sons.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

R. We'll, of st. Louis, arrived in
the city Monday, 'and will spend a
few days looking after his business
interests.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

TIE storm Friday and Saturday
did great damage TO the railroads
and crops IL Kansas. The deluge
OF rain was accompanied by immense
hail stones which almost ruined tAe
fruit cr0p.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Lane is the only man i'll Bates Co.
that ships poultry and eggs by car
loads.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

A subscription paper has been
opened at Marshall, Saline county.
Mo, to assist the widow of Major
John Edwards to publish i'll book
form her husba1tA's writings.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Farmers, remember that Lane sells
goods from 10 to 20 per cent less
than other houses selling at cost.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22
Butt WEEKLY TINES.
LOCAL. ITEMS

Cheap money tc }oan Oh farms
JAS. X. BRUGLER.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

A large crowd was in the city
Saturday.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Most of the farmers have their
corn planted.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

The debris at the opera house IS
beng cleared away. and i'll short
time the present proprictors OF the
ground expect t. have erected two
handsome two story store buildings.
The Times hopes to see the other
half ornamented with fine opera
house, Let the commercial cluo
take hold of the matter and see what
can be done III that direction.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Farmers. remember the increase
of trade at Lanes by low prices and
fair dealing takes 9 clerks now to
wait on the customers.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Farmers, remember that Lane lie
ties competition III dry goods anl
millinery.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

The TIMES job Office turned ous
very fine court docket for circuit
clerk, Jno. Hayes, last week.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Mrs, " S. Bowden has returned
tron- 4 three weeks visit 10 Butler
Mrs. Z. J Williams. relative. came
with he- and viii make an extended
visit ngre-Neyalta Mail.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

The Butler lawyers are reaping a
harvest. at this term OF court.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

G. ". Holt, of Rich Hill. informed
TINES reporter that he found the
remains of a miner by the name of
Culvertson strewn along the railroad
track between the Rich Hill depot
and the smelters Tuesday morning.
1t is supposed Culbertson started
home along the railroad track drunk
and was killed by train. Mr. Holt
also said that negro had his foot
crushed by the cars at Rich Hill
early Tuesday morning.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Lee Beall had some trouble on
Tuesday last with Il tenant, " Z,
Bartlett, over the past'ning OF some
cattle. Bartlett got his shot gun
from his wagon, and Beall swore ont
a warrant charging him with assault
with intent to kill. He was tried
Wednesday and bound oyer i'll the
sum of $500 to await the action OF
the grand jury.
The Butler weekly times., 1889-05-22

Capt T. p. Henry, who is quite
ii ut his home, was nludem honorary
member Of the commercial club at u
call meeting last week The Capt is
one Of our best citizens and although
seriously ii. takes deep interest
III the future Of our town. What Il
pity such men should he stricken
with a deadly disease and the COM
mUnity deprived Of their influence
nd energies.
, 1889-05-12

sometimes amusing mistakes are
made by actors in regard to their let
tors. Horace Weston, the champion
banjo player Of the United States, Is
fond Of telling an anecdote In point.
Mr.. Weston Is a colored gentleman OF
distinguished manners and appear
ance.,
when | vas in England with Jar
ret and Palmer" Nh. Weston says, II
was constantly In receipt OF letters
from women praising my performance
and requesting interviews. l always
took these to MI. Jarrett, who would
advise me to pay no attention TO them
and would throw them into the waste
basket.
"Qne day q strange looking letter
reached me, which l glanced at hasti-
ly, saw that II was a request from q
Indy and laid down again. Some days
later l handed 1t over with q lot Of
others TO Mr.. jarrett.
soon / was startled by an excla-
nation from that gentleman. l looked
up. His eyes seemed to be bullying
from his head.
"'Where-where did you get this9'
he gasped, holding out the strange
letter.
"Oh, It's only ono Of those blame
fool mash letters I answered.
Ono Of those blame fool mash let
tersf' cried Mr.. Jarrett, In great excite
ment- For heavens sake, mani it's
an invitation to appear before tho
queenr
And 80 In fact 1t was. II. R II.
Victoria Regina, through her secre-
tary, requested my presence at Wind
sor castle at a certain dato.
Luckily tho date was not then
passed, and we succeeded in patching
up tho matter without any interna-
tional oompliootions."-New York
Herald.
, 1889-05-12

John Hess passed west yesterday.
A. H.. Swan arrived from the east yes
terday.
John Clay, Jr.. arrived from Chicago
yesterday.
Superintendent Barr yesterday returned
from the west.
Judge Maginnis returned from Doug
las last evening.
VIM. Booker and Frank H. Conner are
down from Chug.
Mrs. Ezra futile of Ogden is visiting
Cheyenne relatives.
r. s. Van Tassell and wife returned
from the north last evening.
NJ. E. Post and Geo. w. Sewers yes.
terday returned from Denver.
Clemens Oskamp. Omaha; John Win.
t%erling, Sundance; II. Black. San Fran,
cisco; p. r. Richards, New York; Geo.
B. Gordon, Chicago; H. H. Bright, wife
and child, st Louis, are among those reg.
istered at the Inter- Ocean.
, 1889-05-12
TOWN TALK.
Cosby Little Paragraphs Picked Up
Throughout the City.

There is now only one gambling house
in Cheyenne.
+. M. Bartlett of Sundance has been
appointed a notary public.
Remember the lecture for Tuesday
evening. 1t will be a treat.
VIM. Ellis and wife have sold to Geo.
M. Ellis lot 2, block 346; $3.50.
For loans on real estate and ranches see
j. d. Gill, 172l Ferguson street.
Two cattle trains were hauled over the
Cheyenne & Northern last night.
A special train of six cars of excursion
lists from the South was hauled westward
last evening.
Mr.. Fulton, the mineral land inspector,
has made several coal discoveries north of
Fort Laramie.
G. j. Smith, the new manager of the
Oregon Railway and Navigation company,
passed west yesterday.
Several Wyoming division employees
will attend the convention of railway con
ductors at Denver this week.
Alf. Cooper is to travel in Nebraska for
the wholesale fruit and grocery house OF
A. d. Kelley. ALI. is a %rustler.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Levira
Boggs will occur from the Methodist
church at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
The Capitol VS.. 18th infantry ball game
advertised to occur at the fair grounds
this afternoon has been postponed to next
Sunday.
Peter Beck and Marie Christensen were
united in marriage last evening. Rev. j.
Y. Cowhick performed the ceremony at
the residence of Hans Jensen.
1t is said that Mrs. Boggs, who took an
overdose of morphine Friday night. once
fell, in Denver, from a third story window
to the pavement and recovered within a
week.