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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-04-18
Foster Items.

We had a beautiful Easter Sunday,
sunshine all day.
I'll. FL. Havely has a large supply
of farm implements.
Miss Iva Swarens has gone to Kan
sas City to visit her brother and sis
tiers.
We are sorry to learn that old Mr.
Soldiers is very sick.
Mr.. John Neiukirk was quietly
married Monday. Rev. Claypool Of
floating. We failed to learn the
brides name Echo extends con-
gratulations.
Rev. j. c. Bell of the NJ. E. church
preached his first sermon last Sun
day
J. j. Fenton has been on the sick
list this week.
Scott Cope has improved the looks
of his building by giving it coat of
paint.
Miss Hattie Soldiers returned home
Saturday from Butler where she has
been all winter.
Joel Hart has sold his town resi-
dence to Mr.. A. G. Wilson. Mr.. Hart
is going to southwest Texas.
The NJ. E. Church had a very nice
Easter service Sunday morning.
j. l.. Bell is doing some improving
on his lots down town.
Church Wort says the harness
trade is dull now, but thinks there
will be better times.
We are sorry to learn that Miss
Mary Gray is very sick, but hope she
will soon be out again.
Miss Vera ManlOve of Carthage, is
visiting her sisters Mrs. James Clouse
and Mrs. Barber Shelton.
There was a social at Mr. Hamil-
tons Saturday night.
Mrs. John Mcbride died at the
home of her sister, Mrs. J. R. Wood
fin. She came from her home in the
territory last fall, to visit her father
and mother, took sick and has never
been able to return. She leaves a
husband and two sweet little boys to
mourn her loss Echo.
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Father and Son Dead.

Died, at his home near Peru, Mo,
March 29th, 1901, of pneumonia,
Mr.. James Wood, aged %. He had
lived in this community for the past
p years and was held in the highest
esteem by those who knew him. Also
his son, William Christy Wood, died
at his mothers April 13. of pneumo-
MIA, aged 16 Christy was a quiet,
industrious and obedient boy. He
was also held in high esteem by the
neighbors and friends which was
manifested by the large crowd which
catered to pay a tribute ofrespect 10
his memory. He was laid to rest in
the Double Branch cemetery by the
side of his father. May the blessings
of God rest with the widowed mother
and her fatherless children is the
prayer of FRIEND.
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Judge Fred Fix Dead.

The sad news of the death of Judge
Fred Fix, was received in Butler
Tuesday. He died at his home in
Rockville Monday, from a severe at
tack of la grippe, being sick only a
few days The deceased was a for
mer member of our county court,
and for number of years was a
large and prosperous farmer of the
southeast part of the county Ac-
cumulating a competency, a short
time ago he retired from farming
and moved to Rockville to take life
easy. Judge Fix was between so
and 20 years of age, was a well-in-
formed man, strictly honest in all
his dealings and an ardent demo-
crat As a citizen, neighbor and
friend there were few better men.
THE TINES extends sincerest sympa-
thies to the bereaved family
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Passaic Items.

Brother George Ruddle spent few
pleasant hours with us the other day
talking about our boyhood DAYS.
Mrs. Barnett, mother of Mrs. j. B.
Rice, who has been visiting her
daughter that lives near TT. Smith.
Ark, is visiting Mrs. Rice and re.
ports the fruit prospect fine
We Sundayed with Uncle Billy
Walls and had very pleasant time.
He is feeling very well.
We learn that NJ. l.. Wolfe reached
his ranch all o. X. and will begin
work on his house in a few days and
he reports stock doing fine as the
valleys are green
Mr.. Hemphill has his house com
pleted and will move in day or two
j. Harris, living on Mrs. 0wen's
place near Altoona, was summoned tc
his daughters bedside who lives In
Kansas.
Our neighbor, j. Chambers, had
the misfortune of getting a lick on
his head while driving posts.
Passaic has n very fine Sunday
school. j. w. Crews il acting super
intendent and Alonzo Lockard IL
assistant.
f. +. Boswell says he intends to
SOW eighty acres Of oats and eighty
acres of fax He thinks it will do
all right.
NJ. A. Harlow has been visiting east
of Butler the past week.
We saw Jim Pain the other day.
He has been out west in Colorado the
past year and says times are good.
He expects to start back iii lew
days.
Col. j. \. Sharp says he has forty
nice lambs as fine as are in the
county. He intends to send TO Chi
cago after a shearing machine.
Fred Mosier is looking after seed
corn to have everything ready. de
says when he commences to pillow he
does not want to lose any time.
John O'Day was elected one OF the
school directors. The people cant
say that ne never held Office IN ms
time, says he feels almost as big a.
Mckinley.
MdFlOH "OOuS says hheh "D a.
his commission he will be ready to say
the matrimonial services for allthose
that will be able TO procure license
Mrs. John White late widow Oh
Rev. John White. one of the leading
ministers of the old school Baptist,
has been on a visit to friends VINO
reside in Kansas and on her way 70
Walker. Vernon county, where sne
lives stopped off 10 see Mrs. Ameiia
John.
J. b. Rice is buying hogs to leeo
for the June market. He bought
lot Of nice ones from Geo. Walls.
John Il. McCann says he thinks ns
will embark in the berry business
LEWIS G EIcHLER
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Goodby, Silva. Goodby, Smith.

Sheriff Joe T. Smith took the early
train Monday for Jefferson City, in
charge of Nate Silva and j. W.
Smith, candidates for the peniten-
tiary. Silva goes for three years and
Smith FOR two years. Our readers
are familiar with Silva's record He
is an all round thief and expert Jail
breaker. He is the fellow that gave
Sheriff Mudd so much trouble, break
ing Jail two or three times. The last
time he escaped he liberated with
Others Noah McGinnis, who with one
other prisoner, was captured near
the lake. Silva made his way to st.
Joseph, where he was recaptured by
Sheriff Smith short time ago. J.W.
Smith is the fellow who stole Jas. Nc
Laughlin' horse at Rich Hill and was
captured at Carthage. He plead
guilty to the charge and was SEN
fenced at the last term of court. The
two criminals were linked together as
they left town. Walter Arnold ac-
companied Sheriff Smith as an as
sistant
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-04-18

PAsTURE-1. 800 acres Of fine pas
ture. plenty of water. Apply TO
GEoRGE BRUXDAGE, Adrian, Mo, or
LIT ". 4. MORRISON, Butler, no
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Virginia Items.
We heard it and iotted it down,
What happens in and out of town.

W hat happens IN and out OF town.
Alton Park attended the reorgan-
lied Saints conference at Independ-
ence, Mo-, last week
John McElroy sold his fat cattle
last week
Earl Holloway and Mr.. Hill of
Adrian, were in Virginia Wednesday
of week last they were visiting Earl s
father southeast of Virginia
Uncle John Furgeson has been on
the sick list. DR.. Sun of Passaic is
waiting on him.
DR.. Lamb visited the city of Rich
Hill last week
Rev Niblack the NJ f. new pastor
will preach at II a. III. and at night
Sabbath.
Little Silvia. infant daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs VIM. Ayers. was born
January | l, died April 10, 1901. Flu
neral services conducted at the home
by the writer; text used Luke 1916.
but Jesus called them unto Him
and said, Suffer little children to
come unto me and forbid them not.
for of such is the kingdom of God.
Our precious little darling,
Made short her earthly stay:
She heard the Savior calling
And quickly did obey.
But we shall meet dear Silvia,
With loved ones gone before;
And sing redemption story.
On heavens golden shore.
ELIZA {. WTTHERsPOON.
Carl Coulter was afflicted with
boil on his face last week.
The whoOping cough is on the go.
John Hedger's children have it.
l.. l.. Judy took a nice drove OF
calves to pasture near Adrian Fri
day.
W. J. Bard purchased IA new seeder
to SOW his fax with.
Miss Fannie Mcdonald, who was
the guest of Miss ley Jenkins, return
ed to her home at Austin last week.
Elder Roe will preach at the Chris
tan church next Sabbath at IL a.
IN. and at night.
Mule question is the talk here now.
Is it natural for a mule to drink
milk? Some say it is not while 9th
ers say it is. One man says he has
milk and they will follow him to Nir-
ginia.
Thomas Hackett moved into his
house he bought this spring; known
as the W. ID. Orear property. He
will soon have his blacksmith shop
up.
The dear people are never satisfied.
Too much mud now. cannot farm,
large bulk of the fax TO be sown yet.
Last year this time plenty of corn
planted.
Large number OF our farm ers are
having bad luck with young pigs.
lOOSiDo oue-half Aaron
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-04-18

Al the end OF the last campaign, 2
writes Champ Clark. Missouri's bril-
liant congressman. from overwork.
nervous tension. loss OF sleep and
constant speaking l had about ut
terly collapsed. 1t seemed that all
the organs in my body were out of
order, but three bottles OF Electric
Bitters made me all right. It's the
best all-round medicine ever sold
over a druggists counter" Over
worked. run down men and weak.
sickly women gain splendid health
and vitality from Electric Bitters.
Try them. Only soc. Satisfaction
Guaranteed. For sale by H. L.
Tucker.
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FLAX SEED
TO LOAN.

For Terms call on l.. K. Allen, Adrlan'
Mo-. Farmers Exchange. Butler, NO.
Farmers Mills. Rich Hill. No.
Io.tf 5. {. LeMAR. Propf.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-04-18
Ballard Breezes.

Dow Ray, of Urich, visited at his
uncle Sam Griffith's several DAYS.
He reports case of Smallpox at
Urich
Mr.. Morris moved the J. c. Noble
residence and dog house No across
the street.
Prof r. Belisle has been at work
on keirsey's books for several days.
K. j. Smith wife and children have
the mumps.
T.. Dean and Lawrence Beaman
came up on business.
Jno. Richardson drove to Butler
rainy day last week on business.
Ote Young says he Is going to Cal
ifornia Tuesday.
J. c, Noble has the Ballard wood
yard.
Charley McCombs. bought a horse
of Ote Young.
Prof Belisle will begin ii spring
school at Fair Play today, Monday
Johnny Redford, daughter and
Miss Lora Peary, went TO Butler
Friday
". W. Hill bought a buggy OF
Keirsey & Noble.
Mr.. GoodenOugh was on the street
Dr. Dr. Mcdonald writes us from FL
spring like there.
We expect to move to our new To-
cation, Passaic, about May l. Come
and settle.
Good Friday come and gone and
we do not know of anyone having
fax sown.
Belisle is boarding at RObt. BIS.
Jno. Mosher, brings eggs in by the
cases.
Jno. LaFollette, mail carrier, has
his hack fixed up in good shape
Chickens and eggs are bringing
good prices.
A party at Lon Keirsey's Satur
day night was enjoyed by the young
folks of the entire neighborhood.
Dad Barker says this extreme Wet
weather and late season is hard on
farmers and poor people, but does
not bother him.
Ira Fowler and family Sundayed
at Girls Greer's.
W. D. keirsey, wife and babe Wis
tied at Aaron Harris. Butler.
DR.. Crabtree has a Sunday evening
case on the headwaters of Soap
creek
Mrs. Noble and Children have the
mumps.
Wood Sanders and niece, Myrtle
HendricksOn, of Creighton, visited
in our village Saturday.
DR.. Miller is at his post again after
a winters attendance at the st.
Louis medidal college.
j. K. Ray of antioch, had business
here Saturday evening.
Lee Buck has returned from Hi
nois, and the boys say will sure get
the humps.
Johnny Herman, of Maple Grove.
was here Saturday evening.
Alilt Teeter is the winner OF the
boys pennies.
Rev. Vivian is painting the parson-
age at Spruce and will paper the
Bethel church we hear. He is Il
rustler as well as No. preacher.
Thos Lynch was elected constable
aud road boss. He run for school
director. and is a candidate for pros
ecuting attorney two years hence
not in politics.
Ed Arbuckle was over interviewing
Fowler Sunday evening.
Sam keirsey has the mumps.
Geo. Evans gave our merchants "A
call Saturday evening.
VIII Hendrix and Henry keirsey |
gave Jack a call Sunday.
LOnnie keirsey will meet the county |
court the 10th as representative
from this township in answer to their
request. PAT.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-04-18
A Raging, Roaring, Flood

Washed down a telegraph line which
Chas. G. Ellis, OF Lisbon, Ia, had to
repair. standing waist deep in icy
water" he writes, gave me a terri
BILE cold and cough 1t grew worse
daily. Finally the best doctors in
Oakland, Neb., Sioux City and Oma-
ha said | had Consumption and could
not live. Then l began using DR..
King : New Discovery and was wholly
cured by six bottles" Positively
guaranteed for coughs, colds and all
throat and lung troubles by II. l..
Tucker Trial bottles free Price
soc and 81.
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j. S. Pierce represents twelve COM
panies and sells insurance that don't
"bust." 9 If
The two business houses belonging
to Peter Emery and oucupied by the
Farmers bank and the post Office,
were sold last week and pure hased
by the Farmers Bank.
Cy Walker is having plans drawn
for two-story dwelling which he
will build on his lot on Pine street.
He expects to begin work in the
course of a week or SO.
Capt. F. J. Tygard was taken sud
denly and quite severely sick Monday
night at his home He is still con-
fed to his bed but hopes to be up
and about again soon.
Ben Canterbury, of West Plains,
Mo, was in the city Monday and left
for Boston Tuesday, accompanied
by his aged morther, who goes to
live with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph
Daniels.
Chas Hudson, farmer. residing
near Nyhart, died Saturday after
noon at AIS o'clock. Death was
due toappoplexy. The deceased was
63 years of age and a bachelor. The
body was shipped to Archie, Cass
county, for burial Monday.
J. W. Stayton, republican, has filed
contest proceedings against J. "
Staley, democrat, to the office of
constable and collector of Mingo
township. At the recent township
election Mr.. Stalev defeated his re-
publican opponent Mr.. Stayton by
one vote.
F. H. Williams, of Carthage. Mo.
was in Butler, Tuesday looking the
ground over with view to locating
here with his drilling machinery He
has the latest improved steam drills
and for water. coal or mineral is pre-
pared to go as deep in the ground as
necessary. He is Il young man with
several years experience in drilling
in Joplin mines.
The city council will meet Monday
night and decide on the location of
the power house for the electric hnht
plant for the city. 1t is quite likely
the engines will be located near the
railroad track above or below the
depot. BY this arrangement a say
ing will be made to the city in the
matter of fuel
Victor Breviaud. farm hand.
working for VIM. Seelinger. in sum
init township committed suicide by
taking poison and died Friday last
He was the only support of his aged
mother who is blind and two broth
ers q unsound mind. Dependency
over failure Go properly provide for
them is said to be the cause OF the
act.
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See J. ). Pierce. west side of square.
when wanting farm insurance. 9-tf
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Job Couldn't Have stood 1t

If he'd had Itching Piles. They "
terribly annoying; but Bucklens AZ,
MICA Salve will cure the worst case ~
piles on earth. 1t has cured thou,
sands. For Injuries, pains or bodill
eruptions it's the best salve IN Ips
world. Only 25c at II. l.. Tucker
drug store. Cure guaranteed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-04-18

Carpenter & Shafer Mfg 60. We
want poultry and egg. We can pay
top prices at all times Get our
prices before selling. We viii not be
overbid in cash.
21-tf Yours for business.
CARPENTER & SHAFER M'F'G Co.
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Residence in Butler.

For sale, or exchange for farm
lands in Bates county, clear. Will
assume a reasonable debt. Address
23-4t* p. o. Box 332.
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A Warming.


thing; to feel tired before is another
Don't say the latter is laziness-it
isn't; but it's a sign that the system
lacks vitality, is running down, and
needs the tonic effect of Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
It's a warning, too-and sufferers
should begin taking Hoods at once.
Buy bottle to-day.
See j. S. Pierce for Fire, Tornado.
Plate Glass, Accident or Burglar In
surance. 14-tf
Appleton City will vote Saturday,
April p, to put in water works.
Greenfield, Dade county, has voted
to put in water and light plants.
Both plants will be owned by the
city.
Salt rheum, or exzema, with itching
and burning, is cured by Hoods Sar-
saparilla. So are all other blood
diseases.
A number of teams were kept busy
Saturday removing the debris of the
old court house from the court
yard.
The so-called smallpox has broken
out in Rich Hillagain. Five families
where the disease exists have been
quarantined.
John Speer, proprietor of the Speer
Nursery, this city, reports the pros
poets for fruit crop as being good.
The peaches, cherries, apricots and
small fruits are in excellent condi-
ton and nothing hindering, from
now on, the people may expect
bountiful crop.
The fine carriage team belonging
to T. X. Lisle, which took the pre-
MUM at the Butler street fair last
fall, sold in Kansas city one day last
week at public auction and brought
500. A day or SO later another
carriage team sold in the same mar
ket and brought 500. These
horses were shipped and sold by
Frank Potter who had purchased
them OF Mr.. Lisle. They were 5 years
old, raised by Lisle and sired BY the
noted DR.. Cox
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-16
BRYAN NOT AN ISSUE
PLATFORM SILENT ON SUB
JECT OF FREE SILVER
RIVAL FACTIONS HARMONIzE
Philadelphia Split Is Satisfactorily
Adjusted-Yerkes Named for
Supreme COurt-PaIm
for Treasurer.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug 15.-The
Democratic state convention today nomi-
mated Judge Harman Yerkes, of Dales-
town, for supreme court judge, and Rep
resentative Andrew J. Palm, of Mead
Vile, for state treasured
The platform makes no reference to
William j. Bryan or national affairs, be-
ing confined entirely to state issues. In
the closing moments of the convention
resolutions were adopted without debate
and by a practically unanimous vote,
which will have the effect of blocking any
effort that may be contemplated looking
to the withdrawal of the candidate for
state treasurer and the substitution of
an anti-Quay Republican on fusion
ticket.
The contest between the rival Philadei-
pnia factions for recognition by the con-
vention resulted in harmony agreement
between the recognized leaders Of the
two elements. A committee was desig-
mated to cooperate with former Gov.
Robert e. Pattison, chairman Of the reg
ular city committee, in adjusting the diff
ferences that may arise in reorganizing
the party in Philadelphia.
Following the ratification Of the har-
mony programme an effort was made by
J. o. Ulrich, of Schuylkill, to expel the
Philadelphia delegation. He made
speech criticising the harmony resolutions
and condemning the leaders of the Phila-
delphla Democracy. Assistant sergeant
alarms tried to force Mr.. Ulrich to take
his seat and there was almost a riot.
The police interfered, and after much
excitement the Ulrich resolution to expel
the delegates was rejected. The decision
of Chairman Keenan, was appealed from
and was sustained.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-16
CORN KING is BROKE
FOR THE GEORGE H. PHIL
LIPS COMPANY
AFFAIRS ARE BADLY TANGLED
Though 1t Is Claimed That Assets
May Exceed Liabilities by
Some Fifty Thousand
Dollars.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-On the petition of
three creditors of George H. Phillips
company, a petition IN bankruptcy has
been filed for the company in the United
States district court. George H. Phillips
and two other directors of the company
filed their consent that the petition be al
lowed and the Chicago Title and Trust
company has been appointed temporary
receiver.
The filing of the petition and the ap-
pointment of the receiver will enable the
company to continue in business.
One of the directors, w. K. Sackett,
will be appointed by the receiver to man
age the business, and the affairs of the
company will proceed under the new
management
The three creditors who signed the pc
and w. R. Hutchins. The claims of these
gentlemen range from So 600 to $25, ,000
Meanwhile, the statement is nearly COM
pleted and the exact conditions of the
companys finances will be known.
Since the middle of July when the
tangled condition of the books of the
company was discovered every effort has
been made to straighten out it's affairs
A corps of expert accountants has over
hauled the books, and has, in some de-
gree, brought order out of chaos. 1t is
now estimated that the assets of the
company will aggregate $250,000 and the
liabilities will not exceed 5000, 0G0.
The two directors of the company who
joined with Mr.. Phillips in consentng to
filing the petition are G. B. Moore and
w. K. Sackett. The remaining director
is John P. Coils. W. K. Sackett has
been placed in charge of the affairs of
the company under the receiver and will
assume his duties tomorrow morning.
AFFAIRS IN BAD SHAPE.
The Record-Herald will say tomorrow:
Mr.. Phillips when seen tonight made an
effort to appear composed, but it was
evident he deeply felt the final STEP in
the disentanglement of his affairs which
mad been forced upon him through the
action of three of his company's creditors
By his own statement. the company is
insolvent. The liabilities he placed at
about 100000, with assets, taken at their
face value amounting to $225, 600 or $780,
600, OF this he believes 100000 is in
worthless accounts, sc that the company
will fall short approximately 100000
in the settlement. This Mr.. Phillips de-
clares he will make up to the crentors to
the last cent. He says he has lost or
given up all of his money and real estate
but that, accepting the offers Of financial
assistance. he will resume business indi-
vidually. Voluntarily he proposes to give
for the benefit of the creditors. every
dollar of profit he makes in his transac-
tions over and above $500 a year, which
he will keep for himself and family.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-16
RAIDS OF DAILY AND NIGHTLY OC-
CURRENCE ALONG THE PAN
AMA-COLON RAILWAY
FIERCE FIGHTING REPORTED
The Insurgents Attack Government
Troops in the Very Outskirts
of the Cities of Panama
and Colon.
VENEZUELA AND COLOMBIA

COLON, Colombia, Aug 15.-Raids con-
tinue almost daily or nightly along the
line owing to the entire absence of mill
tary protection. Last night, Matachin
was again raided, and cattle belonging to
sympathizers with the government were
stolen. Two women were kidnapped at
GongOna station Sunday night, and the
Chinese there were piIlaged. On most oc-
casions of this character the Chinese are
are daily transferring provisions and mer-
chandise to Panama, thus intensifying
want and suffering all along the line.
Armed guards, consisting of about fifty,
still accompany each passenger train.
The presence of the French cruiser
Suchet tends to allay uneasiness, and the
arrival of the United States gunboat
Machias is anXiously awaited. 1t is hoped
that she may get here by Sunday. Be
yond the loss of dynamite and powder
the railroad has sustained no injury and
traffic across the isthmus continues with
out interruption. though far fewer local
passengers are now crossing.
The government is concentrating troops
from the more remote provinces. Tele-
graphic communication with coast points
is interrupted, and hence nothing is
known here regarding the situation at
Cartagena and Barranqullla. Gen Alban
has not yet returned to Colon, but he is
expected at any moment with reinforce
ments. Troops continue to patrol both
ends of the isthmus at night.