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The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-28

Little Misses Stella Christy and !
frankie Lisle had quite an expert
ence at the lake Sunday afternoon. |
In passing through the gate leading
to the race track, the hind wheel of
the buggy came in contact with the
post,partially upsetting the vehicle
Miss frankie was thrown out and
the hind wheel passed over her.
The horse was stopped by Stella
and made to back and the wheel
again passed over her. Assistance
then arrived and the little girls were
helped out of their predicament
frankie was slightly bruised about
the face and body, but not seriously
hurt.
Cash or tickets?'' said the editor
ofthe populist paper at Nevada, when
the advertising agent of Sells Bros,
circus stepped into the office and
asked for rates for two columns of
advertising space and column of
local ads. Either way" said the
Snowman. Well said the editor,
''S4 in cash or II tickets" Tickets
goes, said the agent, and he gave
the editor the three columns of ad-
vertising and draft for II tickets.
To TINES reporter the show
man said he had been in the bust
ness for Is years, and this case was
his fret in swapping tickets with
a newspaper man for advertising
space, and when he said cash or tick
cts it almost knocked him off his
"pins."
| Lewis Voght was given a prelim-
mary examination before Squire D.
| G: Newsom at the court house Tues
day. The charge against Vogt was
handing in to fellow prisoner in
the Jail two case knives and couple
of small three cornered files. The
files were bought at Deacon Bros. &
Co., store, and the knives at the
store of Lee Culver. After the tes.
timony was taken and it was proven
) that Vogt had bought knives and
files Saturday, Judge Francisco, the
prisoners attorney, waived further
proceedings and Vogt was bound
over in the sum of 5000, which be
} will give. Vogt, with four othe,
young men from Pleasant Gap,
> were in jail serving out short sen
, tence for stealing chickens. His
l time for this offense was up Sunday
last. His wife came to SEE him
Saturday, and the sheriff not being
, able to accommodate her with a bed
, room, permitted Vogt to 60 out il
town with her to hunt a lodging
, place for herself and babe, and il
! was while out on this errand that b.
secured the kniYes and files, which
q he smuggled into the Jail and pre-
, sented to his fellow convicts. Vog
is young man; has wife and child
q He is represented to be hard ba
o in the neighborhood in viii ch b,
/. lives.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-28

" ucal LdNCstiuS III huIsGo UcSuu
yesterday.
The Rich Hill folks are invited up
10 the big show the 5th.
The brick work on the double
building erected by G. B. Lewis has
been completed.
The democratic convention to
nominate county ticket will be held
in this city next Monday.
At Fay cite Saturday W. l.. Harris
ended protracted spree by shoot.
ing himself through the head.
Gov. Stone has appointed Gordon
Ewing public administrator of Yer
non county, vice L. N. Kennedy, de.
faulter, resigned.
The mails on the star route west
to Virginia and Amoret, did not
come in on Friday nor Saturday, on
account of high water.
Rev. Meade G. Williams D. D. of
st. Louis, editor of Mid Continent,
will deliver the baccalaureate sermon
at the opera house next Sabbath.
The DeArmond democratic club
at Eldorado Springs sends the Post.
Dispatch $40 as its contribution to
the Bland fund. Samuel G. Rollins
is president of the club.
Admittance to Butler Academ
exercises, twenty cents for one night
reserved seats, or thirty cents for
both nights. Tickets at usual place.
General admission Is cents.
The army worm has made it's ap.
pearance in Pettis county and is
moving down the growing corn and
meadows We hope to see Bates
escape the ravages of these pests.
Mrs. Clay has the music for the
baccalaureate services next Sabbath.
A union choir will delight the audi.
ence with some excellent sacred
songs. Everybody is cordially in
vited.
The Pleasant Gap public school
will give an Ice Cream supper at the
residence of Mr.. Alfred King, Pleas
ant Gap, Mo. Thursday evening
June 4th, 1896. Music and pro
gramme in connection. Usual price
10c.
In selecting teacher to take th'
place of Miss Rosser in the primary
| department, we believe the boart
did the right thing in electing Mis-
Anna Whitsett. She is an expert
enced teacher and no doubt will Civ
general satisfaction.
Col. J. NJ. Sharp, of Mound town
ship. informs us of serious misha
which befell Mr.. Shackelford las
Thursday evening. As he was cross
ing stream near John Rice's th
water washed his horses off thei
feet and both were drowned. MIR.
succeeded in reaching the shore.
The Model Clothing Co, does &C
hide it's light under a bushel an
the half page advertisement in thi
, issue talks business from start I
finish. Their stock of goods al
pr1ces speak for themselves. Rea
the advertisement as it contains fact
and figures you ought to know.
{ W. P. Sewer. residing about fly
! miles east of Butler. was in the cit
He reports that the fields gre infes
ed with large mice with long hin
legs and short front ones and th
they resemble a kangaroo The
eat the corn that had been p!ante
: aud have done so much damage tn
5 a great deal has had 10 be replante
Clinton Tribune.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-28
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to
render it promptly, but one should
remember to use even the most per.
feet remedies only when needed.
The best and most simple and gentle
remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manu-.
factured by the California Fig Syrup
Company.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-28
hitter WEEKLY TIMES
LOCAL ITEMS

! LOCAL. ITEMS
Clean up the town, and especially
hs alleys.
The heavy rains, it is said,is dam
ring the berry crop.
Considering everything trade in
pvu has been quite good.
A new concrete sidewalk is being
,ut down at the east school building.
The trees in the court yard ought
10 be thinned and the lawn trimmed
p
Cyclones are getting more numer-
GUS and apparently more disastrous
|. every year.
Democrats. remember to attend
! your township conventions Satur-
ay
One day last week over 1000
mates Of strwberries were shipped
rom Carthage.
p',kpockets at the Union depot
! ..nsas City are getting in their
work on travellers.
I We regret to learn that r B.
Campbell, Of Pleasant Gap town
,hip, is seriously i'll.
R. D. Ewin, of Deep Water, spent
Sunday in the city visiting the fami-
\ y Of his brother, E. s. Ewin.
i Henry Burkhart has bought the
Statesman at Columbia. The TIMES
y nshss Henry the best Of success.
I The candidates are trimming up
The edges this week and making
nady for the convention Monday.
Miss Seleter Cowley visited the
!amily of her brother, j. N. Cham.
bers, at Xema, Kansas, last week.
4 Democratic township conventions
saturday and county convention
Monday. Both ought to be we'll at
tended.
j Miss Nellie Brown, daughter of
Judge D. '. Brown, has been elect.
ed teacher in the public schools at
4 Gunnison City, Colorado.
i Seventeen year locusts have made
their appearance at St. Joseph and
Tie farmers are alarmed for fear that
their crops will be ruined.
A stick of dynamite found on the
capital grounds at Jefferson City
'ae other day caused a great deal ci
Z gossip and also quite scare.
u The Lone Oak band boys returned
! rom Jefferson City Sunday, wher
hey had a big time at the Stat
0ncert and bridge opening.
III There is talk Of Ohio street bein:
y uacademized to the depot by tn
city The council, we understand
mas the matter under advisement.
The farmers have not been abl
Wget in their fields ON account O
8 tne rains for more than a week, an
most of them would be glad to hav
n lew days of plcwiug weather.
" The Nevada Mail is authority fc
'he statement that Public Admins
rator. of Vernon county, L. n. kel
al nedy. is detallter in the sum {
II about $500 Kennedy has sen
lls esiguatlon to Governor Ston
i ID. B. RAJ, editor of the America
Flag, has challenged DR.. Ditzler fl
4 aloint debate, at Rich Hill, on eme
4 aon. Both Of those reverent gentl
men are now conducting meeting
st Rich Hill.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-28

Hoods pills are easy to buy, easy
to take, easy to operate. Cure all
liver ills. 25c.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-28

Ahhts CcdtS VIII seCuio SOu iC-
served seat for both nights at the
Academy commencement exercises. |
Get tickets at the usual place after
Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Judge McGaughey had a
good horse killed by lightning Friday
about 6 o'clock. The ami.
NAL was tied in stall when struck.
Two mules in adjoining stalls were
not injured.
A donation of $1,000 was tele-
graphed the cyclone sufferers at
Tex. by st. Louis last week.
In times of great distress you can
always count on old st. Louis COM
ing to the front with open hands
and generous pocket books.
Mrs. G. B. Robinson returned
Saturday from Sedalia, where she
has been at the bedside of her sister
Mrs. F. NJ. Thompson, who has been
quite sick. She was accompanied
home by Master Earl and Miss Nina
Thompson, who will visit few days
in the city.
Sheriff Colyer has William Reed,
confined in Jail awaiting the meeting
of the county court, when he will be
tried for sanity. A year ago this
same Reed while working on farm
north of town attempted to steal
another mans wife, and the affair
ended up in shooting scrape with
nobody hurt.
Governor Stone last week made
four speeches in Kentucky, at the
following points: Shelbyville,
Frankfort, Lexington and Richmond
He was given an ovation at each
place that should have satisfied the
-anity of the governor. At his old
home in Richmond it is said the
audience of three thousand people
shook hands with him after his
speech.
Unless the governor interferes,
the two condemned negroes in
the Kansas City Jail, Harris and
Pollard, will be executed the 29th
So says the supreme court in quash'
ing the habeas corpus proceedings
instituted by Judge Dobson of the
Kansas City circuit court. A des
perate effort has been made to save
the necks of these murderers anG
this is the third time they have beer
sentenced to hang.
Six boys ranging in age from l:
to 16 years, have got themselves int
serious trouble at Sheldon, Mo
Friday night they broke the seal o,
a car of the Mo. Pacific train ant
stole three dozen bottles of beer
Saturday morning they went to tn
car again and took another dozel
bottles which they intended to TAX
with them fishing that day. Th'
theft had been discovered and tn,
boys were arrested by the marshal
The program for the Academ.
commencement exercises is not wear
isome and people will not be tire'
beyond endurance. Come early s.
that exercises may begin at o'cloc
and you will be entertained for tw
hours, only. Come early 80 as t
get the benefit of the entire program
and not Interfere with the excercis
) es. This holds good as to the sel
vices Sabbath day also. Exercise
at the opera house next Sabbath wi
begin promptly at II o'clock.
According to the views Of ex-go
ernor Jonh p. St. John, the prob
bltion party is getting a good read
to 60 ont of business. The par;
according to his view is now divide
into three distinct factions on tt
financial Issues. One element les
: by St. John are determined to fig
p for a free silver plank, the easter
t wing will demand the gold standal
j. and the middle class want the 60
e ernment to own the railroads ar
r telegraph. St John says when Il
The Butler weekly times., 1896-05-28
Home in Butler Cheap.

New house, good location, large
lot, bargain. Sell or exchange for
land. No mortgages. Box 336, Butler,
Mo. q
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

"A Yankee Drummer" bS Frank Jones and company which will be at the opera house tonight (Monday) is said to be one of the most intensely funny things out this season. It is a four act commercial comedy, rep resenting the trials and numerous predicaments of green yankee drummer. The play abeunds in Imaginable scenes and funny sayings, with many clean up-to-date special ties introduced by different members of the compay. Seats now on sale at Rosenberg's at reduced prices 25, 50 and 75 cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Ex-OongreSsman Forman will accept commissioner of internal revenue ten. dered him by President Cleveland
 Governor Elect Leedy of Kansas, will ignore the Lewelling crowd in making his appointments.
 The feud between the Taylor and Shelby families in Ballard county. Ken lucky, resulted in the killing of two Taylors and the fatal wounding of Mert Shelby
 H. W. Thomas, postmaster at Sonnet, 0. T, killed himself because he was short in his accounts. - sssss
 Mrs. Annie Rowland was acquitted at Chetopa, Kan, of the murder of her father-in-law on her plea of selfdefense.
 II. B. Serf was fatally injured in 9 game of football at Kansas City.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Harry St. John Reported Alive.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Nov. 17.-There is considerable excitement both here and at Oklahoma City over the report that Harry St. John. son of ex- Governor John P. St. John of Kansas, Is not dead, as announced three weeks ago Young St. John was under indictment for murder of his wife, and his trial was to have commenced shortly after his death was announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
oonference of M. P. Church.

At Limber, Ark, November Il to l5. 1896. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to Timber, and return, at one and one third fare, on the certificate plan Tickets on sale November 10 to 15, 1896. Dates of sale November 10 to II. Return limit November Is, 1896.
 J. ". FARLEY, Agent
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During the Coming Holidays.

The Cotton Belt Route, will, as here tofore, sell tickets to all points to the South east at one fare for the round trip. Date of sale December 2l and 9, 1896. Return limit, 30 days from date of sale. Any ad- ditional information will be cheer fully furnished on application.
 ]. N, FARLEY, Agent.
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Parker Seriously Sick.

A special telegram from Fort Smith to the Arkansas Gazette Mon day night, says: Judge Isaac C.. Parker the well known jurist, is dy- ing. He has been steadily growing worse and at o'clock this after noon his physicians announce that his ease is hopeless.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Chrysanthemnm Show.

There will be Il chrysanthemum show at Mrs. NJ Mitchelfs, No. BIS West Second avenue, next Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19 and 20. An ad- mission fee of 10 cents will be charged which will be devoted to the hospital fund. II 15d6
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
National oonyentlon Vi. Q. T. U.

1t St. Louis, Nov. 13 to 20. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets, Pine Bluff to St. Louis and return, at enc and one-third fare on the certificate plan. Tickets on sale November II to 19. Return limit November g, 1896.
 T. ". FARLEY. Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Arkansas State Baptist Convention

At Hot Springs, Ark, Nov. B to 20, 1896. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to Hot Springs and return at one and one-third fare on the certificate plan. Dates of sale, November II to 19, 1896. Rerurn limit, November g, 1896.
 I. W. FARLEY. Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Coming. Something new; funny: up-fo-date. McCabe X Young's roar ing. success, "A Black Trilby." Don't fail tosee il. You can afford i to- miss it. Honest in tone and purity of execution. The funniest of funny shows. will appear at the Opera House on Saturday night, November 21st.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Wealthy Woman Suicides

LONDON, Nov IA wealthy wom- an, supposed to be an American, who had been staying with her husband at Hotel Cecil committed suicide yester- day. The matter is being investigated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
New aIovement on Foaf.

A school of chiropody is soon to be started in the state of New York, the charter having already been obtained, which will stand on the same footing as the dental, surgical and other similar institutions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Choice Flowers and Plants.

Choice assortment of palms, ferns and other plants. Blooming ehrys- anthemums, loo different varieties; all kinds of bulb stock for Winter and Easter bloomings. Cut flowers q speciality. MRS. c. A. STARR,
 10 1Sd1m Bellwood Greenhouse.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Oysters-the finest in the world served in all styles at A J. Mitchells $ Palace Confectionery. No. POS Main Street. 10 1 If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

We with you at all times. We lead in fine tailoring at popular prices. All Wool suits to order, $la.50 up. All wool pants to order, $a. up. HENRY MARK X Co.
 =. Up-to-date tailors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

IMPERIAL LODGE, No. 9I K, P, meets every Friday night at their Castle Hall, over Citizens Bank.
 Fraternal welcome extended to all visiting knights and brethren. |. ". LANGsToN, H. I. HoEBERNEss K. k. and S. c. C.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Rabbi Becker is spending the day in the "City of Roses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

The DAILY GRAPHICaccep ad- .ertasinq on the distinct and st'se l4iUocdt gaarantee that 4 hos q daltg carcula- ton larger than aag other dttly nelos- oaper published in Pine BlsB.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

W.B. Robinson, popular young business man of Hampton, is here on brief visit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
WALKER DRUG co

Miss Irene Bocage left for Little Rock this morning, where she will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo. ". Rogers. for several days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

The Fourth Quarterly conference in the chapel at the Main Street Methodist church last evening, Rev.G C. Golden presiding. The usual church affairs were attended to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Mir. and Mrs. ". II. Langford re- turned home this morning, after spending two weeks in Washington City and New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

ARE YoU TIRED all the time? Then your blood needs to be enriched and purified by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one True Blood Purifier. 1t gives vigor and vitality.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Attorneys Met l.. Jones and A. Ewing are ut Dewitt today on legal bdsiness before the Arkansas County Circuit Court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Puzzle For Future Gen.rat,on..

Ii the new woman really comes in bioomers, it will be 6 smart boy indeed who will know his own father. er.--Chi- eago Times Herald
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Attorney Il. R. G. Foster is at home again after week spent at Dewitt on legal business before the Circuit Court at that place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

It is reported that Attorney r. G. Ridges will at an early day erect a handsome brick block on his Main street property.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Deputy Constable Creed Taylor is out in the "brush" today on official bnsiness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Mr. and Mrs. ] G. Taylor are ut home again after a pleasant visit to relatives at Rives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Alr. l.. L. Thompson is now in the employ offthe Golden Eagle clothing store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

fudge W F. Hemingway, Of Little Rock, is here on business before the CHeuit Court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

The Portis homestead, on East Second avenue, is being renovated, painted and greatly improved in ap- pearance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

The wagon yards of the city were crowded with the wagons and teams of our country cousins" last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy toaperate. Cure indigestion, bill nusness. Poe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

An extremely small audience greet cd "The Yankee Drummer" at the opera house last night. The play and the acting certainly deserved the patronage the company received.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Esquire k. D. McGaughy, of Althei mer. is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

The estimable wife of Judge c. W. Smith, of Union county, is in the city, the guest or Mir. and Mrs. w Westbrook.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Several hundred bales of cotton were brought to this market today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Messrs. A. Brewster and George Nfning left on the south-hound Val ley train this morning for Port Arthur, Texas. Mir. k. ". Lane will follow them next week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

The Rev. c. ". Boggs. of Helena, was in the city last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Don't fail to see Black Trilby's foot. You must not miss this. Prices 9 and 50 eerts. Entire lower floor 9 and 50 cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

All kinds of summer drinks at Mitehell's. , r dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Mr. ]. E. Ryan left for Little Rock this morning.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

The Young Ladies Society of the First Presbyterian church will give a ehrysanthemum show in the store room on Second ayenue, formerly occupied by J. Q. Smith as q Drug Store. The doors will be opened Thursday. next, November l9, at , D. m, and the exhibit will continue until Friday I D. m. Admission p cents. Refreshments and music without extra charge. Gel your lunch there Friday noon. II r a2t
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Mir. NJ. Ringlehaupt came down from his Little Rock home this morn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

The ease of the State versus Nose Butler ct al, ia which the defendants were charged with arson, was con tinued today until Thursday. on ae- count of the absence of several important witnesses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Miss Sallie Holmes left for Tillar this morning after a visit to Pine Bluff friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

Chrysanthemums from Louisville, Memphis, St. Louis, Little Rock and California, will be on exhibition at Mrs. NJ. Nlitebell's ehrysanthemum show Thursday and Friday. lad3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

TOR SALE-A Mosler Safe, pnfsaiS nala
 fire proof, with steel vault: ppGnpj pUIp Inquire of JoHNSoN i'e
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Black Trilby is coming, Nov. 2l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

XxyANTED--1 O rent, two or three ,i,hd lal] w rooms, il good location, TOT i'sna keeping. Address, "J" dRAPhlo'
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ITEMS.

Business is brisk today.
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FOR RENT--F Furnished rooms ssa1,s lua ssiI lI I the office of Johnson x hopel'9.- :
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PINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.

PINE BLUFF, ARK. NOV. r, 1896
The morning times., 1896-10-25
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Tickets will be sold Saturday and So nday.
October "a and 25, aud will be valid for
return passage until Monday. October &c.
Good on any train. oc20-5t-em