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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
The Bates County Bank.


as rule the important part play
ed by banks is not fully appreciated
BY the public. A very large majority
look upon them simply as place OF
safe keeping for money, and have
no adequate conception of the fact
that they constitute o most import
ant factor in the success of all legit-
innate enterprises. These suggestions
cause US to say few words about
the Bates County Bank. The man
segment of Ehis Bank is typical Of
business methods It's own interests
are carefully looked after and it is
ready at all times to do what it legit
Imstely can to advance the interests
Of the city and county, upon whose
welfare and progress it's own pros
psrity SO largely depends. 1t is
conservative, as it should be, but all
approved ventures in commercial
aud industrial lines find it a liberal
supporter and promoter. The Bates
County Bank has identified itself
With the growth and business inter
ests, and has made itself Bank for
the people and thus acquired gen
oil and deserved popularity, leading
business men, farmers and capitalists
hequenting its counters daily. IT Is
one OF the strongest banking insti-
tutlons in this section of the state IN
capital, aggregate resources and
Volume Of business. It's officers and
directors are men who first, and
Always, have been foremost in the
Management of all that affect the
Welfare and material interest, and 1t
due to their intelligence and judi
Gous policy that the bank has
reached it's present high standard
usefulness and prosperity. The
afeers Of the bank are, f. J. Tygard
PRESIDENT; Hon. J. B. Newberry,
'ice-President; j. G. Clark, Cashier
lhsse men are not only regarded as
ABLE and experienced fnanciers, bui
aey are citizens of irreproachablt
l cnaraeter, whose names are a better
guarantee of the funds of the patrons
OF the bank than the vaults in which
ne funds are kept. They give care
~, personal attention to the curren
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01

which makes specially Of prime
beef, veal ham. pork, mutton, bacon,
sausage AMI smoked meats OF al
kinds, ani home cured meats Of al,
kinds At this market may be found
the choicest STEAK, the jgciest roAsta
and the very teuisres. chops At the
very lowest prices consistent With
good quality. In fact people say,
that for hrst class meats tLls market
takes the lead il both quality ana
price. Messrs. TErall Bros. are e..
periencei IN al departments Of the
business and know what is ueces.
sary to stock up first class market.
No better meats can be obtained than
bought by them aud this fact their
many customers have the satisfac.
ton OF knowing Cleanliness sud
. purity are two points upon which
this market priies itself. and which
ers attained in every instance. They
are extensive dealers in kettled, reu
dered and home made lard put up
expressly for family use. Personally
Messrs. Thra.l Bros. are enterpris
ing and progressive business men
aud have built up a large and
steadily increasing trade in this
vicinity, and when once a customer
trades with them a change is seldom
!, desired
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
a Pretty and FlOurishing Inland
City.
Her Business Men a True Index
to Her Prosperity.

The aim of every newspaper
.bould be, not only to guard the
:rtsrssts of that community, whose
Dstronage maintains its life, but
.,sre than than this, to push for
card its claims among those who
vould not otherwise perceive and
t,ov the industries of that city, or
,ssl,ze the superiority of its trade
,;tuation and facilities for handling
.be same. With this view in mind
THE TINES furnishes to its readers
n this issue "writs up" OF what is
taking place in upbuilding our city,
and also short sketches of different
lines of business, that are now in
succsssfuI operation Butler, Bates
County, Missouri, has a population
II $500, and is enjoying an era Of
growth and development. 1t GER
tsinly is increasing faster in wealth
and population than any other 10
lsad city in the state. The people
and business men are energetic and
sntsrprising to a degree seldom
found. It IS a city with water-works
that are unsurpassed, has churches
Of nearly every denomination, excel
lent schools, and the best of society
prevails. In fact, it is city built
BY home enterprise and is full OF
vide-awake business men.
The town has never been cursed
with booms or boomers, and every
step forward in it's commercial, SO
cid and municipal affairs, but mark
its substantial growth, development
and advancement. 1t is a busy,
bustling city sustained by enterprises
which give it a metropolitan air.
TIE TIMES takes great pleasure in
commanding the firms and business
houses whose names appear in these
column as reliable, and 10 every
sense worthy of the confidence OF
those who have business TO transact
10 their lines
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01

if you are thinking OF building or
repairing Of any kind, it will pay
you 10 give them a call, as they are
always prepared to furnish anything
from the rough lumber required for
the frame to the finest inside finish.
and upon terms which are invariably
satisfactory. and al prices which can
not be duplicated in this section Of
the state. Personally Mr.. Moore,
the manager, is among our most en-
terprising and progressive business
men, and this enterprise under his
management has becoms one Of the
prosperous and substantial institu.
tons, and it plays an important part
in the business life Of our city and
county.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
Mcfarland Bros
county

The above house. which by the
extent of its operations and the
standard and general excellence of
its products. largely contribute to
the industrial and trade activity Of
Butler aud speaks in the strongest
terms of the proprietors snd man
ayers. The stock which is the most
extensive IN this section, embraces
light and heavy harness, whips.
robes, nets, saddlery. harness hard
ware, and in fact. everything il the
line of horse furnishings usually
found in completely. stocked har-
ness store, and at prices which cha.-
Ienge successful competition. Har
ness are made to order, in the finest
style and at short notice, while re-
pairing is promptly and neatly done.
/ Only the choicest material which
money can buy are used il the prod
ucts, and thoroughly skilled mechan-
les are employed This enterprise we
regard as one well worthy of special
mention, not only for the superior
stock which Is aIwaye carried, but
for the advantages that are rendered
buyers, who show their acknowledg
ment of these benefits by steady and
increasing patronage Those who
wish to save money aud be honora
bly, dealt with should direct their
patronage to this reliable house
| Messrs. Mcfarland Bros. are charac
terized for their liberalIty, upright
business methods and are well anC
fayorably known throughout this
section
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
j. B. Adair, Dry Goods. Etc.

- IL AUhAi III VoSd~+ 49,
In no class of trade and with no
house in the line of au extensive dry
goods business is the promise Of in
creased activity in trade more strik-
ingly illustrated than at the store Of
J. B. Adair. In speaking of this
house We desire to impress upon the
minds of our readers: First, lie at
all times and under all conditions of
business keep constantly presented
to the public a succession Of new
ideas IN the way of novelties and
styles. Second, he makes it his con-
slant aim and study to procure the
most desirable goods for each de-
psrtment and being closely identified
with many of the leading importers
aud manufacturers enables him TO
offer a most superior line Of goods
at prices which challenge successful
competition. He is daily receiving
abundant evidence of the just appre-
citation of his efforts to please his
many patrons throughout Butler and
vicinity. The stock displayed plainly
testifee to the extent of his business
connections, in fact, the store Is filled
to OVERLOOKING with the choicest de-
signs of silks, dress goods, Jackets,
capes, wraps, underwear, hosiery,
corsets. embroideries, lace curtains,
notions, fancy goods and miseellane
GUS merchandise pertaining to this
special branch of trade. 4 special
and most gratifying feature of the
house is its system of guaranteeing
all goods to be exactly as represent
ed, all goods being exchanged cheer
fully if not found so. It is no
SAYING too much to claim that ht
possesses adaptability and capacity
for developing and carrying On
gigantic enterprise. The goods arr
sold at such low prices as to gail
for this institution the reputation 0
the greatest bargain house in tn
city and new bargains are being ct
ferea every day Personally, Mr.
Adair is one of our most enterpris
ing, progressive business men, VIII
is well and most favorably known il
social and business circles and owing
to courteous treatment of patron
has gained for this store a most en-
viable reputation throughout thi
section.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
Culver 4 Campbell, furniture and
Undertaking.

The leading and most popular
furniture store in this section is that
conducted by Culver & Campbell
They have an elegant and handsome
ly arranged place of business, where
is displayed complete assortment
Of furniture, including dining room,
Office, chamber and library furniture,
book cases. couches, rockers and IN
fact everything desirable manufac.
tured in the different lines indicated.
They also handle the celebrated
Acorn stoves, which have been on
the market upwards Of 20 years.
These stoves took frat premium at
the Omaha Exposition over forty
seven competitors, and are ackuowl-
edged to be the leading stoves IN
the market. The reputation Of this
house has demonstrated beyond
question that the stock carried is
unsurpassed in elegance, durability
and finish, while the prices sre with
in the reach of all Anyone desiring
anything 10 the furniture lins should
by all means give this house a call
and inspect this magnificent stock
and get prices before purchasing
elsewhere. 4 special feature Of the
business is the undertaking depart
ment. which is under the personal
superyiglon Of a. II. Culver, who
has had q large experience IN the
business and is considered at the
head Of the profession. They carry
a large and complete assortment OF
cgskets and burial cases with every
variety of trimmings and undertak
ing uphoIstering TO meet the re
ouirements OF al classes, and has a.!
facilities and con7eniercss on hand
for it's successful prosecution, while
every detail IL conducted in the mos
systematic and courteous manner
Personally Messrs. Culver q Camp
bell are among cur enterPrisiDg am
progressive business men, and ar
vel and most fa7orably known II
socjsl and business circles OF TIT
county, and eEjoy the respect sr'
esteem Of all
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01

centrally located, is neatly and hand.
somely furnished, complete in all it's
appointments, and contains a full
and general assortment of drugs,
medicines, chemicals and druggists
sundries of every description, includ-
ing a judiciously selected line of
proprietary medicines of standard
value and merit; also physicians and
surgeons requisites of all kinds;
toilet and fancy articles, sponges,
soaps, perfumes etc, all Of which
have been selected from the most
reputable sources of supply. Special
care is exercised in the prescription
department, which is supplied with
the purest drugs and chemicals OBJ.
tainable. This we'll established house,
in fact, is most favorably known over
the entire county, and is conducted
upon the highest standard of profes.
sional ability. DR.. Tucker has also
one of the finest soda fountains in
| this section Of the state, and prom.
Uses the citizens Of Butler some
agreeable surprises in this line this
summer, and when you want nice
cool drink of soda of any flavor or g
delicious dish of ice cream give hin
a call. Patrons will in the future al
we'll as in the past find every element
of satisfaction, both in variety anC
freshness of the stock aud reason
able charges. Personally DR.. Tucker
is an energetic and reliable bushes
man, enjoys large patronage, anC
is eminently popular in social an(
professional circles Of the city anC
county.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
Frank Bernhardr, JeweIer.

One Of the most elegantly appoint
ed aud finest stocked jewelry estsb.
lishments on Buffers most promi-
nent business thouroughtare Is that
CT Frank Bernhard where q com.
modius sa!esroom is fitted up IL
modern STYLE, with handsome glass
cases, which ere stocked With az
admirably selected assortment Of hne
watches and rare jswelry il great "a.
risty, clocks, solid silverware, optical
goods ard everything pertaining 70
this special brareh OF trade. TIE
stock Of sil7ervsre and art goods 10
very attractive and embraces tie
products o. or best makers. Par
t;cuIar attention - paid to fee watch
and jswe.ry repairing AID TIE rspu'
ta,ion which this house has already
acquired 2 this department has led
to large patronage which is stead
liz increasing Il fact Mr. Bern
hardt : skilled q eys-y department
Of the busiress aad IS enabled t.
guarantee reliable work 10 g.. wEo
have busire=s relations VIII this
very reputable house Personally
Mr.. Bernhard: i among our enter
prising ar progressive b1siDess
aea il xL5a nay be PLACED the
creates. CO " r...- 81 our readers
can Zee. assu-e1 TIA. nowhere n this
section OF the STATE VII. 8 more ar
an.-----'e =a.eciion be Place &
Their j.. o--.-
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
Butler Mills,
county.

In writing of the influential factors
which contribute to the general
prosperity of Butler, none are more
worthy of liberal mention than the
Butler Mills. The business was
established in 1868, and is most adj
vantageouslY located for receipt and
distribution. The mill is a substan-
tial building, containing the most
improved facilities for the produc-
ton of an excellent quality OF fine
family flour, mill feed, graham flour
etc, that cannot be excel!ed and is
rarely equaled for prime quality,
purity and general excellence 1t is
in general use throughout this and
surrounding counties, and the de
mand is steadily increasing; and
there are many good housewives of
of Bates county and vicinity who can
testify to the rare quality OF the
-four and meal furnished by this
mill. The propristors of this mill
take special pride in having the
brands reach perfection, and they
have admirably succeeded in their
desire. This is an industry deserv
ing of the support of Butler and
Bates county, and as you patronize
and insist on buying the products OF
this mill, so do you help yourself by
increasing the market for the farmer,
thus keeping the money in the com
munity. Thus it is to your interest
to buy the celebrated Royal High
Patent, Queen OF Butler and White
Rose, which are general favcrites in
the market and are unsurpassed for
prime quality by any mill in this or
any other state. Corn meal and mill
feed OF all kinds are also carried in
stock and sold at market prices,
while the highest market price /;
paid for all kinds of grain. Person
ally Messrs. Power Bros. are skilled
in every department Of the industry
and are gentlemen OF sterling worth
and integrity, undar whose guidanc'
the mill has reached the summit il
high class milling. They are gentle
men who are largely interested il
tae welfare of the city and county
and Butler is certainly indebted Il
them for one of it's most creditable
establishments.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
Frank Smith & Son.

There are few lines OF business
that enterprise and energetic meth
DDS combined with liberality viii
not produce the best results, and
this is particularly true OF the gro
cerv trade in which there is SO much
competition that only tbs man OF
enterprise eau gain aHd hold a large
patronage by keeping only the finest
goods and selling them at prices
which challenge successful compe-
titon. The houss of Frank Smith 4
Son has become entitled to the dis
tiuction OF being ranked SO one OF
leaders in the grocery line IL Butler.
They carry a full and carefully
selected stock of choice staple and
fancy groceries, fine teas, ceffses, rel
ishes, sauces, table Injuries, canned
goods of all kinds, butter, cheese,
four, ETC., also foreign and domestic
fruit, fresh vegetables, and fruit IL
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01

season. They also carry a full and
complete stock of hardware includ.
ing cutlery, tools, manufacturers
supplies, builders hardware, shelf
goods and tools for all trades, as
well as stoves. ranges, oil and gaso-
line stoves, and are sole agents for
the celebrated Superior cook stoves
and ranges. This establishment has
the reputation of being the place to
get just what you want at the right
price, and all goods can be relied
upon as being of the best and fresh.
est IN the market. The wants and
wishes Of customers is a first coIsid-
Grafton in all cases with Messrs.
Smith Il Son, which fact. coupled
with their thoroagh knowledge Of
the trade. prompt attention to all
orders and the most courteous treat.
ment OF patrons has gained for this
store a most enyiable reputation
throughout Butler and vicinity
Every detail of the business is
under their personal supervision and
they are we'll and most favorably
known in social and business circles
of the city and county.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
The McKrbbeu Mercantile Co.

The we'll known and popular es
tablishment of the McKibben Mer
camille Co. has been successfully
engaged in the mercantile business
in Butler since 1882, and are steadily
increasing their trade as a conse
ouence of the superior selection and
assortment of goods, the prompt
and accurate manner in which all
orders are filed, the favorable prices
and fair dealings. The premises
occupied are large and conveniently
arranged with every convenience and
facility for the successful conduct
of the business. The vast and varied
stock of the house is adapted to the
wants of purchasers and selected
with special reference to ASSIGNMENTS
required in each of the departments
of the business. It embraces a gen
eral line and complete assortment OF
every description of staple and fancy
dry goods, including the choicest
designs Of silk, dress goods, jackets
capes, wraps, underwear, hosiery,
corsets, embroideries, lace curtains,
notions, fancy goods etc. While
their clothing department is stocked
with 8 large variety of clothing and
furnishing goods, hats, etc Ihey
are making an immense removal sale
at cost to clear these goods before
removing to their own building on
the north side of the square, as they
will not handle clothing in their new
location. The connections OF the
house with the leading sources OF
supply gives it advantages which
enables it to challenge successful
competition. The house enjoys q
large trade not only in Butler but
throughout the surrounding terri
terry. This large trade is due to the
simple fact of keeping the very best
in each line of goods, selling al
moderate prices and faithfully full
filing each and every representation
made TO customers. Personally
Messrs. McKibben are Of our mos
enter prising and public spirited bust
ness men, who by strict Commercial
integrity and correct business meth
DDS have built up this importan
establishment to recognized plac'
among. the leading business estab
lishments of our city and county.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
OuyaIl { PercpaI. lea. Estate Loans arc
Abstracts.

DIFaii q cI~5fdi- h@4H LSldktr LOdHS avg
Abstracts.
TIE rapidity with which this west
ern country is becoming settled and
the uncertainty which surrounds the
titles Of some of the earliest pioneers
to lands. renders the business Of ab.
stracting titles che that is growing
continually more important. II be.
heoves everyone under all circum.
stances, when purchasing real estate
to make careful search into its title
and insure that ii is not marred IA
any way by mortgages or liens Of any
description. This can only be done
by the employment of an abstractor
of titles and there is none more reli-
able in this respect than Messrs-
Duyall X Perciyal, who own one OF
the most complete aud strictly up to
date set Of abstract books OF Bates
County. They give their persona!
attention to the work Of maintaining
them perfect in every details it Is
this thorough system that has made
them recognized as reliable and &C.
curate. In addition to the abstract
ing of titles Messrs Duyall q Perez.
val do q large business in the loaning
OF money and the buying and selling
OF city aud county property. Their
knowledge Of the county and the
correct Judgment of the value Of red
estate has placed them in a position
where they can make loans on the
shortest notice on real estate aud all
first class collateral, and on their
books are 10 be found many CHI ice
lots of city AID county property
which are offered on the most favor.
able terms. All inquiries as TO titles,
loans, real estate values, etc, VIII
have prompt attention. Personally
Messrs Dugal y Percival are alaoDg
our most enterpr!sing and progress
siye citizens and business men, per
fectly responsible in every way aud
stand in the front rank Of our pub
lie spirited cit.zsns Of the county.
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Bates County Investment Company.
The rapid growth and develop
ment of our thriving western cities
may be attributed in large measure
to the energy, sagacity and liberality
of their real estate dealers. This is
true Of Butler, which owes much of
it's thriving condition to the efforts
of enterprising dealers in realty.
Prominent among the leading
houses engaged in the business of
loaning money on real estate secur-
ity, buying, selling choice securities,
taking charge of estates, abstracting
titles, etc, is that of the Bates
County Investment Company. They
are conservative yet liberal in their
dealings, and are regarded as one OF
the strongest and stauuchest fnan'
cial institutions in this section o1
the state In conclusion, we take
pleasure in stating that there is nc
house in this state or any other
state engaged III a similar line OF
business, more worthy OF the liberia
patronage which it receives or the
confidence of the public.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01

affairs of the bank, and keep a
watchful eye on all it's operations.
The bank conducts all Legitimate
banking transactions such as dis
counts, collections, buys and sells
foreign and domestic exchange, deals
in general, state and local securities,
etc. Such bank 10 credit to our
financial stability, and its policy and
management worthy of emulation.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
Logan Moore Boyd Lumber Co.

Logan Moore SOyu LUMBER 10
The trade in rough, dres@ed and
manufactured lumber Of every de-
scription is conducted in Butler by
the Logan Moore-Boyd Lumber Co.
Nothing commends itself more thor
oughly to the consideration Of the
American citizen than enterprise,
and we know of no more worthy
example of it than the above under
taking. The yards are centrally
located and a fourishing trade Is
epioyed. The facilities for doing
business are unsurpassed, the yards
aud Office covering half block. con-
tanning a large stock of dressed and
undressed lumber. They handle and
carry in stock, all kept in sheda, al
kinds of sash. doors, blinds,
window mouldings etc, veneered
hardwood doors, interior finish and
nouss trimmings of all kinds being
a prominent and growing feature OF
the business Shingles, lath, siding,
flooring and everything in the line
of building material are carried IL
large quantities They also carry 8
large stock of mixed paints, oils,
white lead etc. This paint is under
| the Logan Moore-Boyd Lumber
Co.'S own label and is guaranteed tc
be strictly pure and containing nj
cheapening material whatever, ane
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-06-01
Tbrall Bros. Meat MARKET.

One Of the most important o: or
b.=;pess interest is that OF supplying
tha public with good wholesome
mats. and We take pleasure n call
inc ths attention OF Cur readers TO
en- establishment here IN our uIdst