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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-02-25
Deadly Duel at a Dance.

Pierce City, Mo-, Feb. 2l.-On
-Wedne,lay night at dance in Mon
EFT, four miles east of here on the
Frisco road, two young men of that
place, Tom Hendricks and one Lane
quarreled and commenced TO fight.
When they were on the outside of
the dancing room they both drew
revolvers AID each fired one shot at
the other. Hendricks feeleI back
ward into The door and fell dead,
while Lane escaped unhurt. A by
stander. Charles McCauiey. was shot
in the back. but not seriously wound
ed No one seems to know who fire d
the first shot. Lane is now under
arrest, and being held for prelimina-
ry examination, charged with killing
Hendricks.
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Virginia Items.

The sleighbells jingled one day
last week, but the snow is all gone
now and some of the roads are al
most impassable. Ed Dudley, in
the Parks Wright corn suit got his
wife aud corn back again, 4 J Park
paying the cost. james Park and
Miss Aggie Crooks were married
last Thursday by Rev. Baker Of But
ler i. There was a horse buyer in
town the other day. McFadden,
Bard and Cowan sold him some fine
stock. On the 7th of March the
democrats will nominate township
officers here. William Oldham, ir.
is very sick :. Mr. Lickider of Cass
Co. has moved into John McFad.
denis house. On account of sick
ness Joe Arbogast is clerking for me
in Miss Sarah Oldhams absence.
Lee Browning be more careful and
holler when you see anyone going
into q dangerous stream. @ n
Drysdale and I came within 16 feet
of trading lots. Farmers if you
want hands come to me. . Labor
ing men leave me your name and !
will assist you in getting work.
Tick West was married to Foster
girl last week The F. & L. U.s
say the democrats and republicans
are going to beat them. Morton
Jenkins says he is lover of coffee
but he wants lots of sugar in it to
make it taste just right. Harper
and Billy Bateman are doing a nice
job of hedge trimming. .. The Hot
Water literary closed last Friday
night to meet the first Friday night
In November. n NJ. NEsTLERoDF.
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ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly OH the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. clcanscs the sys-
tenn effect"ally, dispels colds, head
aches and icvers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50s
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
.ubstitute.
CALIFORNIA FIC SKRUp co.
- saw fRAxcssco. CAL.
lousyatf. Ky. sEw roax. x.x
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HARD TO FIGHT.
Several Main Str eet Business Houses
Go mp in Smoke.
The Old Bullene, Moore 4 Co., Bulid
ing Destroyed.
Monday's Kansas City Kansas Times


A great fire visited the central
part Of til" city last night and left
half l'ock Of blackened walls on
Nj rin aud Delaware south of Seventh
street. The loss was about $780,
900. The principal losses were sus-
tanned by A, Holland & Sons, pro
prietols of the Midland shoe store,
100 and 7O2 Main; julius Lieb-
stader, proprietor of the wholesale
millinery store over 100 and 7O2
Main; the Wells-Fargo express COM
pany 704 Main; H. Oppenheimer &
Co. wholesale jewelers., 7O6 Main;
Sloss' millinery store. 70S Maic, and
the owner of the buildings, P..S.
Brown and J. c. Eslehoff. Ali the
buildings ran from street to street.
About five minutes to 10 o'clock
great clouds of smoke began to roll
from the three story front OF the
building occupied by the Wells-Far.
go express company at 704 Main
Some one on the street saw it and
blew a police whistle. From the
windows of the Times building the
smoke could be seen growing din
gy red by those who threw up the
windows to see what the whistling
meant It was full minute at least
before the fire bells began to ring.
The alarm was turned in to central
by Waterman ut the American
bank building at precisely 10:0s
o'clock.
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DISASTERS BY STORM.
PittsDurg. JOhnstown and Other Places
Flooded and Damaged.

PITTsBuRa, Pa, Feb. 19.-At l
o'clock this morning the Allegheny
river reached 33 feet and II inches
and from that point receded slowly.
Iron mills were closed down, tracks
washed away, many streets flooded
to the second story and cellars filled.
The loss is about 100000 Ap-
peals for aid for the suffering poor
have been issued. Reports indicate
a subsistence of the water above this
city.
At Johnstown many foundations
have been undermined and bridges
destroyed. The street cars are run
ming again and the Cambria iron
works will resume to day. Towns
farther down the river are in great
distress and farming cominunities
are heavy losers,
Large areas of Wheeling, w. Va,
are under water. workmen's homes
flooded and the whole Of Wheeling
island deserted by its 5000 people.
The Stamm and Windsor hotels are
one story under water and guests
enter and depart from second story
windows. No loss of life is report
cd. ..-
From Cstletsburg, KY, comes the
report that the Big Sandy and Ohio
have done great damage. At Louis.
vile last night the water was rising
rapidly.
VANpALIA, ILL.,, Feb. ia snow
storm, driven by fierce northwest
gale, has prevailed throughout
Southern Illinois. The mercury has
fallen 40 ein tho last twenty-four
hours. aT E
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Public Sale

of stock and farming implements, aA
my farm d miles east of Ballard p.
O., and miles north of Johnstown,
on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY q, 1891
the following described property to.
wit: twelve work horses, 2 brood
mares in foal by Sol Kahn's Import
ed Belgian draft horse, l two year
old horse, ! yearling colt, cows, L
two year old heifer, l bull calf,
heifer calf, 10 pair of pea fowls, 3
walking cultivators,6 breaking plows,
l Buckeye mower, new; 1 Champion
mower and reaper combined, 2 stali
cutters, l sulky hay rake, l Acme
hay rake, Acme hay Kicker, 2 road
scrapers, 3 farm wagons, 6 sets dou-
bic wagon harness,1 set double bug
gy harness, two-horse buggy, 40
tons timothy hay, 4 stands bees, i
corn planter with check row and drill
attachment, 3 hand corn planters, I
iron and wooden harrow, 2 saddles,
l water tank, l double barrel shot
gun, breach loader, l No 8 cooking
stove, 3 heating stoves, 2 wood and
l coal; and many other things usual
ly used on q first-class farm.
Terms of sale-All sums under IS
cash in hand. all sums of |5 and
over credit of 8 months will bs
given, without interest, II paid when
due, if not paid on prompt time IN
tsrest will be charged at the rate of
ten per cent. from date. il par
chasers will be required to give two
approved securities.
J. N. BALLARD.
E. G. OGBURN, Auctioneef.
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KILLED BY FAITH CURE,
An Iowa Man Sucdumbs to Disease fol
Want Of Proper Care.

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 2l.-The
coroner's jury in the case of William
Pretzman to-day rendered a verdict
declaring that the deceased came to
his death by reason Of the practicing
upon him the teachings of an asso-
citation of persons calling themselves
christian Scientists.
Pretzman was taken i'll about De
cember II, with typhoid pneumonia.
Both himself and wwifawere believers
in the doctrine Of Christian science,
and Mrs Garren, . practitioner of
that belief, WAS summoned to treat
the patient, who grew rapidly worse.
Az his condition became more de-
plorsble, additional doctors" of the
same belief were summoned. All
the well established sanitary and diet
ary laws for the treatment of the
sick were dis regarded, and the pa.
tient was denied the benefit of
watchers at night, although assist
ance was frequently proffered by
relatives and friends. Most of the
time he was delirious. and when the
neighbors finally threatened to call
the attention of the authorities to
the manner of bis treatment, he was,
on February 8, placed in a hack and
moved to another building from one
half to three.quarters Of . mile dis
tant for the purpose, as was stated.
Of getting him from under the ,nflu-
epce of those not in accord with the
Christian science doctrine.
With this unnatural treatment the
jury find the man lived sixty one
days after being taken i'll, showing
that he was possessed of unusual vi.
tality and doubtless would have re-
covered under proper care. 1t is not
probable the Christian science quacks
will be prosecuted, although the
grand jury will investigate the case.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-02-25

A ST. JOE CASHIERH HELD Up.
Fifteen Hundred Dollars Carried
Of by the Bandit.

st. Joseph, Mo, Feb. 21.-About
1:30 o'clock this afternoon ". F.
Kershaw, cashier at the Mcdonald
factory, took shot sack containing
$1,000 to the works to pay the op-
eratives. As hes stepped from his
buggy he saw tall man standing at
the door of the factory with what he
supposed was a bundle in his hand.
As Kershaw walked up the steps
the stranger stepped inside the
storm doors and as Kershaw opened
them struck him a fearful blow on
the left side of the head with club
wrapped with paper.
Kershaw held to the sack and the
robber struck him again but was
grappled by Kershaw and the two
rolled out Oh the sidewalk where the
rohber wrested the money from Ker.
shaw's hands, drew a pistol and
stood off the driver of Kershaw's
buggy who was coming to the res
cue and jumping INTO a buggy il
waiting in charge of a confederat,
drove at breakneck speed out O
the city.
The man has not been apprehend
ed.
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For Sale or Trade.

Two houses and lots. One houso
with eight rooms, in good condition.
with shade trees, good fence, good.
sidewalk and near the square. One
houee with three rooms and porch.
front, good barn for eight horses
grain bins, hay NOV, gsod lot With
plenty of water; will sell or trade On
easy terms. For further particulars
call on or address,
G. B. LEWIS,
Butter, Mo-
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-02-25
BURNED TO A CRISP.
A Drunken Man Imprisoned in the Cab
boose Is Nearly Burned Up.

About II o'clock last Monday
night John Trout was burned almsst
beyond recognition in the calaboose
at Schell City. The town was the
scene of two dances that night and
several yeung men drank quite free
ly during the evening. Among those
was John Trout, young man of
perhaps thirty years, the son of v.
Trout proprietor of the new hotel
at Schell. Young Trout became dis
orderly during the evening and be-
ing drunk Marshal Hargrove took
him to the calaboose and after
searching him, put him in and turn
ing the key on him went away.
The calaboose is located on the
east aide of the railroad and back of
livery barn. It's situation is isolat
ed and the dances were both on the
west side 20 that no one was near
the unfortunate man to hear his cries
it he made any. ...
About II o'clock Marrhal Har.
grove went over to see how Trout
was getting on and found the little
frame calaboose all in flames. He
shouted for help and when help
came they burst in the door and the
body was gotten out With hooks the
fire being SO hot none could 20 into
the building.
When the body was dragged from
the ruins it was found that the feet
and legs had been burned off to the
knees and the hands and arms to the
elbows, leaving only blackened,
burned and swollen stumps. To
add to the horrors of the scene, when
the body had been laid on the
ground it burst open. Meanwhile
the dance went merrily on, the gay
revelers being unaware of the awful
tragedy that had Just taken place.
Many of the dancers were served at
the Trout hotel during the evening
and the awful climax to an evenings g
gaity came with crushing force to
the parents of the unfortunate Young
man. John Trout was at one time
an employe of.the Eldridge foundry
in this city.
Coroner Dixon went up to Schell
City Tuesday noon and held an in
quest Gu the body. The finding Of
the jury was that the deceased came
to his death by the burning Of the
calahoose, and that the cause of the
fire was uuki.own. 1t is presume d
that Marshal Hargrove when he
searched Trout failed to discover
some matches and that the prison
er set fire TO the hay which was in
the cell and was too drunk to extin-
guish the flames. 1t was an awful
ending to an evening of pleasure
Nevada Ncticer.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-02-25
Tourists.

Whether on pleasure bent or bust.
ness, should take en- every trip a
bottle Of Syrup of Figs, as it acts
most pleasantly and effectually on
the kidneys, liver and bowels. pre-
venting fevers, headaches and other
forms of sickness. For sale il 5Oc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists. = = l11h
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-02-25
For Sale.

My residence property, situated
on Dakota street, two blocks east of
square. House full two stories high,
nine rooms, closets, &c, good barn,
good location and house is in splen-
did repair. Easy terms. Call on or
address Capt.l F. ]. Tygard, OF ut
premises.
12-1m> Mrs. ]. p. Willis.
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Two Papers ii Week tor Dollar a
iear.

The weekly edition of The ST.
Louis REruBLIc is now practically a
semi-weekly. Two papers of not
less than six pages are issued every
week, ON Tuesdays ana Fridays.
Subscribers are given the news fully
half week earlier than it can be OBJ
tanned from any weekly paper, and
yet the price remains only 81 year.
Special Missouri. Illinois and Texas
editions are printed. The general
edition contains only important news
of interest everywhere. Remember
the price is only 81 year. Sample
copies or premium catalogue sent
free on application. Address. The
REpuBL1c. ST. Louis, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-02-25
IDnn't Feel Well.

And yet you are not sick enough
to consult doctor, or you refrain
from so doing for fear you will alarm
yourself and friends-we will tell
YOU just what you need, Itis Hood s
Sarsaparilla, which will lift you out
of that uncertain, uncomfortable,
dangerous condition, into state OF
good health, confidence and cheer.
fulness You've no idea how potent
this peculiar medicine is in cases like
yours.
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Allen, Mrs. Levina
Bouiware, T T.. Physician
Burk, Monroe Farmer
Ballard, J N Farmer
Brown. Lulu
Bartlett. Edmund Farmer
Chelf, II Ii Farmer
Caruthers. q A Farmer
Christy, j NJ Physician
Clark = Robert Farmer
Courtney, j n Stock Dealer
Deerwester, John Farmer
Davis, J r Foreman TINEs ON
Dickeneheets. Y c Con 4 Res
butcher. G II Prof Normal Sc
DeArmond, ID 4 Circuit Judge
Evans, John Farmer
Everingham, J Physician
Griggs, VIM NJ Farmer
BOOKER POWELL
T. C. BOULwARE
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Mutual Reserve Fund Life Asso-
citation. Call oa A.. 7. SINS, Agt.
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Missouri State Bank
OF BUTLER, MO.
CAPITAL, -. $4,000.
Deposits subject Check Loans Money Makes Collections and
does a General Banking Business.
In the Real Estate Loan Department. Make loans
; on Real Estate on long or short time at
,I,-# lowest rates without delay IS 81. 81
sTOCKHoLDERs

SIOth hcLDEhS
Hardinger, w n Farmer
Hickman, G Il Furniture dealer
Jenkins, j X Asst Cashier
Kinney. Don Bank Clerk
Levy. Sam Dry Goods & Clothing
Morrison. e II Farmer
Miller. Alf Farmer
Norton. J 4 Bank Clerk
owen. NJ V Farmer
Pharis, John Grocery -
Pharis, T. + Grocery
Patton, NJ Physician
ePowell, Booker Farmer
PigOtt, ii ii Bank Clerk
! Roster, J NJ Farmer
. Rankin. j LEARNER
Radford, Chas X Farmer
Reisner. ] w Insurance
SulleDs j I. Pres Judge Co CI
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$4,000.

smith, & l. Liveryman
Smith, John T Lawyer
Starke, L Il Deputy circuit clert
Turner. Mrs n + Capitalist.
yTucker, W E Dentist
Tucker. ] NJ Capitalist
Tyler, W B Farmer
Voris. Frank NJ Farmer
Vaughan. j NJ Capitalist
Woods. + NJ Farmer
Wyatt, II & Lumber dealer
walton, VIM e Cashier
Wright. T j Capitalist
Weiner, Max Boots 4 Shoes
Walls, VIM Farmer
Walton. q W Farmer
Walls. Ut Physician
Whipple. n l. Physician
Williams, X V Farmer
ALTON cashier
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Mrs. J. p. Willis.
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of stock and farming implements, Al
my farm d miles east of Ballard p.
o., and miles north of Johnstown,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-19
THE rRAmp DIES PROM HIS WOUNDS.

bartholomew Callahan the Boston tramp WIN
shot in West-st Sunday morning, died last night az
the chambers street Hospital Further evidence ""'
obtained by the police OF the Chuich-st stauou "1
will probably fasten on Michael Degnan the mys'eou'
shooting Yesterday afternoon, Patrick smith, OIL III.
Eclipse Lodging house. entered the stahonhouSe anu
,,d sergeant Heap that shortly before 3 O'CLOCK ue
fine of the shooting. H. and friend were "aiA"s w
yest-st toward Robert Ernests hotel for glass Oh
beer -, .,o
AZ they passed Dey and West SITS they heard one
of a group of three men Wen lay for him mere
one Of the men was tall the other shorter In stature
sullivan and Degnan were brought up from their cells
and smith IN the rear of the statonhouse poOeu
ont Degnan and said he resembed greatly the HAL
no heard say "we'n lay for him here
The prisoners were returned TO their cells ana
smith continuing his story, said he and his friend
whose name he cOnld recall passed on to the bar
room where they had several drinks. Suddenly there
was the report Of pistol. smith and his friend
rushed toward the door leading to the street but IL
vras locked. When the excitement was over, the
proprietor unlocked the door and passed them out
smith knew nothing Of the result OF the shcouhs
until he read the reports in the papers
Degnan and sullivan were rearraigned at the TomDs
Court Yesterday. sullivan discharged and Deg
nan Vas renanded until to-day. . - ~
William strip. twentySeven years Olo' OF no. "
Washin gtOn st. was arrested last night on suspicion Oh
being concerned in the shooting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-19
A WEDDING.

Harry s. New the son OF John c. New, United
states ConsulGeneral at London, and Miss Catherhe
McLaen were married last night at the home OF MI
and Mrs Frank Mckee, No. 356 West Onehundred-a
eighteenthst. Mr.. New is welLknown western
newspaper man. and now fills Elijah Halford's old
position on "The indianapolis Journal lie has
worked himself up from the bottom, having begun a'
a reporter ten years ago. While filing TINS pooluon
he met Frank Mckee, who wrote al that time 1or
"The Louisville Courer-Journal." not yet having
become a theatrical manager. They became close
friends and Dir. and Mrs. Mckee therefore insisted
ON having the ceremony performed at their nome MI
New is thirty two years old and was married 10 a
Miss Miligan, of Chicago, in 1880. she died three
wears later He is a member of many clubs IN IN
dianapolis is skilled athlete and has host Of friends
here and at his home.
The bride comes from Detroit family, and her
father is a prominent architect in that CITY, ehc
went ON the stage some time ago. and for the three
wears I'M 70 last April she played in Miss Kate Caste7
toms Faust Up to Date" company. since then she
has not appeared in public she Is twenty-five
wears old and met Mr.. New at Detroit. The engage
ment has been to the intimate friends OF DOM
for some time but not made public The wedding
was private because Mr. News near relatives are al LII
E,rone A nleasant incident was the meeting OF the
minister. the Rev. Benjamin B. Tyler Of the Church
~ the Disciples of Christ and Mr.. New. It was found
that the first sermon chat the minister had heard when
a boy was one preached by Mr.. News grandfather
The ceremony was performed in the drawingroom OF
the Mckee house and was simple, there being no prue
maids maids of honor, best ushers. Mr.. Mckee
paye Miss McLaen away. she wore gown OF heotrope
corded silk combined with brocaded velvet with ch1on
putting at the neck and sleeves. 1t was trimmed WIN
velvet and lace She carried bouquet Of white roses
Mrs Mckee had arranged dinner which was served
immediately after the ceremony. The table was acc
GRATED with white and red and the company iu
q most ENJOYABLE time. The only ones present were
tba mother of the BRIDE Miss Burton, friend OF Miss
McLaen from Detroit, Miss Isabel Mckee -. NJ.
Uasher j. r Brush and Charles O'Boyle all OF hdlah-
apolis and Mr. and Mrs. Mckee - cs.
MT and Mrs. New went on board OF the steamer Ity
OF Paris last night and will sail for Europe TINS morning
They will call first on Mr.. News father In LOndOn, anu
afteryard will visit the sisters Of Mr. New who are az
school near Paris. They propose 70 return 70 America
on October l. and will then live In Indianapolis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-19
SPOONS AND FLAGS AND PHorOGRAPHS.

There was spirit OF demonsratve ioyousoes noticeable
At Pamers last Eight account OF the lOO per
tornance Of Tar anc the Tartar The decorations
ere lavish and tasteful consisting Of flowers and Iah
,o, and gold hsngngs, nags pcnnants shields. etc.
FVery seat wa sold tNentyiOuF hours advance ana
when the curtain ali the standing had been sol1
too The audience enthusiastic IN proportion 70 iN
100 and enjoyed everything and spp,aCded every thing
Ater me second act hashsht Photograph OF the audience
vas taken 1t was done quite as II It were al occurrence
-, eyer evening The curtain raised and The pho
togrsphers eettins ready to tae the picture
~, rod WAS said about what 70 b. done but when
a. - la.t expected there binding fash OF light Oh
sch side Of the stage IL was all done then and the cur
a was out down again. The photograph was taken by
rb BROTHERS The souvenir that was distributed mas al
ready been described in part IL wac tessp'", d son1
-, t,b a Handsomely ornsInented handle. The bowl
I'D with god and was inscribed Tooth
Performance, Tar and Tartar 18Th Aug 1881" There
were also souvenir programmes. which viii be used for the
rest Of the week