The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-12-29

7. B. Hays, two prominent farmers
Of the west part Of the county.
Our popular treasurer, A. L
Owen, wife and little daughter spent
Christmas visiting his brother il
Kansas City. Andy came home
Tuesday, Mrs. Owen will remain for
few DAYS longer.
We were complimented Oh Tues
day by very pleasant call from our
good friend W S. Mudd, Of Adrian
We think he is ore'of the best men
in the world and Of course are always
reioiced TO see him
Clyde Mcfarland and 7 T, Tim
mons took Christmas dinner with
Mr. AMI Mrs 9 Il Mcfarland MIR
Tinnons is large commission mer-
chant Of Kansas City and Clyde Is
holding the important position Of
head bookkeeper.
Our old friend E n. Jones drop
ped in TO ses US while visiting In the
city the first Of the week. He is 10
Gated at Galsns, Kansas and doing
we'll He married in that city last
spring. He has been q subscriber
of the TINES since it was established
and has his date set ahead another
year.
among the Breakers" was played
at ths opera house Tuesday night te
q large and apprsciative audience by
hons company. The young ladies
and gentlemen, one and all, acquitted
themselves in q manner that wosld
reflect credit upon old and expert
sncsd actors and met with hearty APP
plause from tho audience
DR.. G. L. Langsford, of Lees
Summit, was visiting his old friends
and neighbors in Butler and vicinity
the fore part of the week. He il
the son of ear former highly estesm
ed citizen, n. B. Langsford, deceas
cd. He made us pleasant visit
and had the figures on the margin
of his paper set ahead.
Mrs. Nellie Elkips, of Adrian,
died at the home of her husband 5
parents at Ozark, on last Friday,
Dec 23rd. The remains were
taken to Adrian, where funeral
services were held, and interment
made in Oak Hill cemetery 10 Butler
on Sunday Mrs. Ejkins was the
youngest daughter Of DR.. w. p.
Hall, and was very popular il
Adrian.
Notorious Jim Franklin was ar
rested Monday night on q telegram
from the city Marshal OF Galena,
Kansas, and Sheriff Mudd promptly
locked him up in Jail, The Sheriff
at Galepa telephoned Sheriff Mudd
that Franklin and pal had ''touch.
ed" man there for over S1,SOs.
When searched at the jail Jim had
silver dollar and q five dollar bill
John Hsrrell, OF Adrian, was pre-
sented with a check for $38 from
the Home insurance Co, Of New
York, with instructions to buy a suit
OF clothes aud accept them with the
compliments Of the company as the
best and most conservative agent
they have il Missouri. This was a
great compliment to our friend
john end speaks volumes for his
business ability and integrity, and
how high he stands in the estima
ton OF this important Insurance.
Company.
J. d. Elwood, wife and son Ralph
left Butler Wednesday for Traer,
Iowa, where Airs. Elwood will visit
for short time. Mr. T. will travel
and they expect to locate in town
with better railroad facilities. This
estima BILE family have baen il Butler
only few years, but have endesred
themselves to our people and leave
a multitude Of friends who will al
ways rejoice to hear Of their pros
peritv. Mr.. Elwood ia an honorable,
high minded christian gentleman and
his wife 6 talented. amiable and
christian LADY.
Joe Evans died at his home in
Kansas City. on Deem Der 22nd aud