The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-11-22

saloons to raise their curtains and
remove screens at closing hour of
night and Sundays.
Putnam Fadeless Dive. Dark Blue.
produces the shade of blue SO popu-
lar in dress goods this season. This
color is fast to light and washing.
Toe. per package. Sold by H. l..
Tucker.
The Review says W. J. Hall, pot
hunter and trapper of considerable
local repute killed "A swan on swan
lake near Rich Hill the other day,
which measured seven feet from tip
to tip of wings. That was IA fine
bird
Sheriff Mudd bought and sent to
his farm, IA fine young bull the other
day. At Adrian. when taken from
the cars, he became enraged and
fought everything in sight. He was
humbled by being thrown and Il ring
placed in his nose.
Rich, warm, healthy blood is given
by Hoods Sarsaparilla and thus
coughs. colds, and pneumonia are
prevented. Take it now
Green McGinnis was in the city
Saturday circulating petition Tor
signatures, asking the governor to
commute the sentence OF his son
Noah, to be hung in this city, Dec.
20. We understand there are several
other petitions of a similar nature
being circulated i'll the county.
A young woman claiming to hail
from Arkansas, is in the city in
very destitute condition. She says
she spent two weeks in Rich Hill,
walking to this town Sunday last,
also that she had been deserted by
her husband, who left her in Il pitia
BILE condition.
Charles H. Moore, of Shawnee, ia
vored us pleasantly and substantially
on Tuesday. Mr.. Moore is a promi-
nent farmer and stock dealer Of
north Bates and an influential and
active democratic worker. He is a
genial, whole-souled gentleman. we'll
liked by all who know him.
Just received, the best boys 10
shoe ever shown in Butler at the
American Clothing House.
The Record suggests that the spe-
cial city election for marshal be
"called off and the mayor, with the
consent of the council, appoint Mr..
Morris, who is the nominee OF both
parties. Ii it can be done legally, we
second the motion, as it would save
the cost of the election.
The Cash Department Store is max
ing a bid this week to the farmers for
their produce. corn, turkeys, chick
ems. butter, eggs, etc. This store is
also making a big reduction sale in
stoves, furniture, etc. 1t will pay to
read their advertisement and investi-
gate the bargains they offer.
While several OF the county officers
elect could take charge oftheir offices
upon receipt of their commissions, it
has always been customary to make
these changes the frst of January,
thereby insuring each officer his full
term of years and no one Is injured.
We believe the same custom will be
observed this time.
The suit of Mrs Kenneth, wife oil
Elder Kenneth, brought against the
city OF Rich Hill for So, 900 damages
on account of alleged injuries receiv-
ed in a fall on IA detective sidewalk in
that city nearly two years ago, was
decided Friday by a Jury in favor OF
the city. This is the fourth suit oi
the kind brought against Rich Hill
and this is the citv's first victory.
Mrs. Max Weiner and Mrs. L. J
Day entertained about fifty ladies al
luncheon on Tuesday OF last week
at the elegant home of the former on
North Main street The rooms were
beautifully decorated with cErysan-
themums of many hues. and other
, cut flowers. The table was decorated
with pink carnations and smilaX. A
delicious menu was served.
James L. McCabe's "Maloney' :
, Wedding Day" will take place at the
Butler opera house tonight. Nov.
22nd. 1t is the merriest tumble Of
fun and wholesome comedy ever put