The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-01-04
Sam 81. Weddle. another old time
subscriber and faithful friend of THE
TINES, had his dates set ahead.

Judge Graves will convene an ad
ljOurned term of the circuit court this
morning to finish up some business
left over from the November term.
Smallpox which was gaining head.
J way in Paris, Mo-, has about been
/ stamped out. and business is again
assuming its normal proportions.
S. E. Jones, one of Bates county
best and most successful farmers, ia
vored us pleasantly and had the tag
on his paper changed to read 1901.
Lieut.. Wade writes an interesting
letter home from the Philippines. He
is on the firing line, but says there is
little or no fighting and thinks the
war about over
Don't fail to read the advertise e
ment OF the DR. E. o. Smith Santa
rum Co., in next week. issue of this
paper. 1t will interest you. These
doctors cure piles, rectal troubles
and cancer.
Mcfarland Bros have had a large
arch way cut between their harness
room and the business room adjoir-
ing, which they own, and have put in
a fine line of buggies, carts, etc.
Porter Jett, of Towanda. Kan. has
been spending the holidays with his
uncle, G. B. Parker's family Mr..
Parker favored us with pleasant
call and had The TINES sent to Mr..
Jett's Kansas home for a year.
Next week we will publish a half
page advertisement for the DIR. f. o..
Smith Sanitarium Co. They have
cured over one hundred cases of piles
and cancer in Bates County alone
Read the testimonials of people
cured.
A. J. Voris, our highly esteemed
friend OF Spruce, was in to see us on
Wednesday. He has been a subscriber
of The TINES from the first year of
its issue and always pays in ad-
vance. This is a great compliment
to us, coming from such men, and
one which we appreciate.
Our young friend E. A. Kimble, of
Spruce, complimented us pleasantly
and renewed for his father, Joseph
Kimble. He says his father is in
Pennsylvania and New York visiting
relatives and friends. We wish the
old gentleman a very pleasant visit
and safe return.
r. W. James, of Paris. Texas,
spent several days in Butler visiting
old friends and while here he compli-
mented us very pleasantly. He is
travelling for grocery house in that
state and his friends will be glad to
know he is prospecting He reports
his family all well.
Mrs. j. r. Morrison, Mrs. 0. F.
Renick and Mrs J. d. Allen gave a
reception at the formers elegant and
spacious home, New Years day. The
rooms were decorated with cut flow
ers, and the mellow light from chan
daliers and lamps made a beautiful
effect. Dainty refreshments were
served in the dining room. Mrs. Ben
L. WEIGH, of Kansas City, was the
guest of honor.
The following elected officers will be
installed at the l. o. o. F. Hall at the
regular meeting Monday night: R.
A. Hollenbeck. n. G.; F. d. Carpenter,
V. g.; W. s. Arnold, Sec'y: Geo. W.
Newberry, Treas. We are informed
by the secretary that a called meet
ing will be arranged for one evening
next week, for the purpose of provit
ing other lodge room. The question
of buying a building will come up for
discussion. At that meeting it is inn
portant that every member of Bates
lodge be present
The Governors reception on New
Years night to his staff and national
guard officers was a grand affair.
Brigadier General and Mrs. III. c.
Clark assisted Governor aud Mrs
Stephens to receive the guests. In
the list of guests we note the names
of Captain r. p. Colyer, of Butler and
Captain A. V. Adams, of Adrian. The
Republic described Mrs. Clerks cos
tune as '-black point d'esprit, over
silk, with garniture of American
r;hbonS and roSoS - Tho