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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13

The Rich Hill Review says: Marshal
Meiwald had notices printed describ-
ing Roscoe Earnest, a 15-year-old
youth OF the Papinville neighbor
hood, who is alleged to have decamp'
ed with woman, also described as
to appearance, 20 years old but not
named. The woman is quoted as
being of medium height, rather dark
complexion, dark brown hair and
estimated to weigh about 135
pounds. The two drove off a light
bay horse, 15A hands high, Z years
old, attached to a road wagon with
a top, and running gears painted "a
pale red.
A liberal reward is offered for the
apprehension of either the parties or
the property. The supposition is
that the woman enticed the boy off,
with the view of selling the property
and getting the proceeds into her
possession.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Good Advice.

II your neighbor is prosperous, let
him prosper, Don't grunt, growl or
grumble. Say a good word for him
and let it 90 at that. Don't be a
knocker. Your turn will come. No
man is the whole show. Ii you see
the town is moving along nicely, feel
good about it. Help things along.
Shove a little Push. Try to get
some OF the benefit yourself. Don't
you stand around like a chilly old
cadaver. Don't waste your time
feeling sore because some fellow has
little more sense than yau have. Dc
a little more hustling yourself.-Ex.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13

One of the loving husbands OF this
city, who had exhausted all explana-
tions for late hours and had no
apology ready, silently slipped into
the house about | o'clock, softly un-
dressed himself and began rocking
the cradle by the bedside, as if he had
been awakened by the infants cries.
He had rocked the cradle for five min
utes when his wife, who had witness
ed the whole maneuver, said: Come
to bed, John, here's the baby. y
Clinton Eye.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Spruce Items.

Cold weather and plenty of snow in
this part Of the section
Health reasonably good in this
locality.
II good hard talking would build
anything at Spruce, the Woodmen
of that burg would have new hall
erected.
Harvey Cummings sold his farm in
Deep Water to Andy Stephenson last
week.
Jot Newberry and |. NJ. Kretzinger
drove over to Appleton City on bust
ness Saturday.
H. Lair, Charley, George and Ed
ward Wigger and Del Lutzenhiser
hauled hay to Appleton City Friday.
Mr.. j. b. Newberry filled his ice
house last Wednesday and Thursday
with 6.inch ice. 1t looks very favor
| table that we shall have ice cream this
summer.
Rev. Cowen moved to his new farm
west of Spruce last Friday.
C. Ludwick was the guest of Mr..
Newberry last Sunday evening.
Chas. Rector has sold his interest
in the saw mill and thresher to Nor
ton Mistler
Jas. Evans was appointed as road
overseer of this district.
Jas. Stephenson and family Sun
dayed at his mothers S last Sunday.
Old Uncle Henry Lutzenhiser died
of old age and was buried last Tues
day at the Dickerson cemetery.
Mr.. Van Kretzinger, who has been
visiting his home folks and rela tives,
will leave next Thursday for his
home in Oklahoma.
Harvey Cummings lost his gray
team OF horses last week. One fell on
the ice and killed; the other died.
Mrs. L. Specie, OF Butler, visited
relatives in this section for the past
week.
Messrs. Tenn Chitwood and Chas,
West returned home last Thursday
from their visit in Kansas.
il FRANTZ.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Virginia Items.

We heard it and jotted it down,
What happened in and out OF town.
DR.. Boulware was in Virginia last
Wednesday.
Cliff Jackson lost another good
Morse Wednesday night OF last week.
Nous Rape and family will leave
sdbn for their new home in Ray TO.
Mr.. Rape has lived along time north
west OF Virginia, honored and re
spected by all, and our loss will be
Ray county's gain.
Rev. Niblack preached at the M. E.
church last Sabbath and at Mount
Carmel at night.
Elder Miller of New Home, will
preach at Virginia next Sabbath at
IL O'Clock a. m. and at night.
Medal contest, small class, will be
held on Sabbath, Feb. %, at 8 p. m.
All are invited. 1t was thought best
to have it in the afternoon for the
benefit of the older people who can
notScome it night. Come and hear
thu little folks speak their pieces.
fAlton Parks baby was quite sick
Sabbath.
Mrs. W. A. McElroy is on the sick
( list.
The figuring contest Friday night
between the Crook and Nickel dis
trict was won by the Nickel district.
Rev. W. 7. Pyle Of Rich Hill, came
up Monday to see bis father-in-law,
washington Park, who is reported
being No better. AARON
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
A Legacy of the Grip.

Is often a rundown system. Weak
ness, nervousness, lack of appetite,
energy and ambition, with disorder
ed liver and kidneys often follow an
attack of this wretched disease. The
greatest need then is Electric BitterI
the he splendid tonic, bfoodpuritter and
regulator of stomach, liver and kid
neys. Thousands have proved that
they wonderfully strengthen the
nerves and build up the system, re-
store to health and good spirits after
an attack OF grip Ii suffering, try
them. Ouly soc. Perfect satisfac-
tion guaranteed by H. l.. Tucker
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Trustees Sale

Whereas, John Hedger and Annie Hedger.
his wife, by their deed OF trust, dated January
18th, 1884, and recorded in the recorder s Office
within and for Bates county, Missouri, In book
lii page SSs, conveyed to the undersigned trus-
tee, the following described real estate lying
and being situate in the county of Bates. state
of Missouri, to-wit:
The north half of the west half of lot two Cd
in the northwest quarter OF section four az and
the northwest quarter OF the northeast quarter
of section eight (s and six ~ acres of OF the
north end of the southwest quarter Of the north
east quarter Of section eight Is) all in township
forty t40) of range thirtytwo t321, containing
in all sxty-six p66) acre. more or less which
conveyance was made In trust to secure
the payment of one certain note fully described
in said deed of trust, and whereas, default has
been made in the payment of said note
and the same is now past due and unpaid. Now
therefore, at the request Of the legal holder OF
said note and pursuant to the conditions OF said
deed OF trust will proceed TO sell the above de-
scribed real estate at public vendue to the high
est bidder for cash at the east front door of the
court house, same being the east front door OF
the opera house building at the southwest cor
ner OF the public square, where the circuit
court is now held, in the city Of Butler, county
of Bates and state of Missouri, on
Friday, March I, 1902,
between the hours Of nine O'Clock in the fore
noon and Eve o clock in the afternoon OF that
day for the purpose Of satisfying said debt, in
terest and cost. CHARLES A. ALLEN,
15-4t Trustee.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
She Died While at a Dance.

Fayetteville. Ark. Feb. ll.-Nliss
Mary Weaver, IA young woman 20
years old. living near this town, at
tended adance at Johnson last night.
She was apparently in perfect health.
While in conversation with some of
the guests. she made a few indstinct
utterances and fell to the floor dead.
Her mother died in a similar manner
a few months ago.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Millions Put TO Work.

The wonderful activity OF the new
century is shown by an enormous de-
mand for the worlds best workers
DR.. Kings New Lie Pills. For con-
sick headache. billiousness
or any trouble OF stomach, liver or
kidneys they're unrivaled. Only 25
cts at Fl. L. fuckers drug store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Holy Moses. Look at This.
From the Kansas City Journal.

From the Kansas Clty JOurnal'
One philanthropic subscriber re-
membered Omar D. Gray's Sturgeon
Leader, which has Just been through
a disastrous fire, in a way, the other
day, that Justly entitled him to the
customary local puff ''and then
some" He sent letter, which con-
tanned a check for $50 to the editor,
saying: "Please credit my subscrip-
tion fifty years, or until 1852" He
wouldn't permit Col. Gray to give
his name. But the editor, in relat-
ing the incident, took occasion to
point II moral aud adorn the tale
with the suggestion that ''if about
100 more of our subscribers will do
likewise we will be able to build u
brick house for the Leader and treat
ice cream and cake every Saturday.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
True Bunce Named.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. Sc. T.
Bunce. cashier of the bank OF Shell
don, has Just been appointed state
bank inspector, by Secretary of State
Sam b. Cook. to succeed W. l.. Me-
Donald who resigned to accept a
lucrative position with the Germania
Trust Company OF st. Louis.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
T0ynse,S1ank

The editor of IN exchange says he
had written up "A long editorial on
the subject of trading with home
merchants, but afterwards when, on
the rounds of the town he saw the
merchants writing letters on baking
powder letter-heads, and using pat
ent medicine bill-heads, he went back
to his office and tore up the editorial
and sat down in disgust,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best and most famous com.
pound in the world to conquer aches
and kill pains. Cures cuts, heals
burns and bruises, subdues inflam-
nation, masters piles. Millions Of
boxes sold yearly. Works wonders
in boils, ulcers, felons, subscriptions.
1t cures or no pay. Csc at n. L.
fuckers drug store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Died at 100 Years Old.

Baltimore, Feb. 10.-Mrs. Ellen
Shields while receiving the congrat-
ulations of her friends yesterday
upon her 100 birthday, was taken
i'll and died last night. She was born
Feb. 8, 1902, in Trone, Ireland. Un.
til year ago Mrs Shields was able
to read her newspaper and Bible
with the glasses that had aided her
evesight for AZ years.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
what to DO.
There is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the gteat kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t. or bad effects following use of liquor.
wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp.Root is soon
realized. It stands the highest for its won-
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery E
and book that tells = :s$$I
more about 1t, both sent
absolutely free by mail. ~
Address DR.. Kilmer & Home Of svampRoOs.
Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men-
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
A Fatal Joke.
Nevada Mail

Nevada MAIL.
Nettie Kelley adopted fatal means
to awaken a Joplin gambler, named
Snarr, Saturday He wassleeplng
peacefully in his room at the hotel
when the woman, who occupied ad-
joining apartments, entered and
poking a 3S-caliber revolver under
his nose pulled the trigger.
The ball entered his nose, pene-
{trated the brain and came out at the
back of his head
Atthe coroner's inquest the woman
claimed that she did not know the
revolver was loaded and thought she
would snap it in his face to wake him
up.
She was released on her own testl-
mony. There was no other witness
to the shooting. Snarr was about
thirty-two years old and was known
as the "Dago Kid" Little was
known of him and nothing is known
of any relatives He is said to have
money in Joplin bank.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Farm for Sale.

Small farm, well improved, plenty
OF good water, 30 acres down in
grass burruiu- 70 tif1p-TigtTt man,
quick. GEORGE MIERs,
Butler, No., Route No. >.
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ichafs.


In addition to the business blocks,
about 100 frame dwelling houses, oc-
cupied as a rule by two families each,
were destroyed, with their contents.
Householdgoods that had been mov-
ed out for safety were licked up by
the flames in the street. No lives
were lost, and only one was hurt, and
he WAS not -Paterson- hut in Pas
sale. He was a fireman, and had
started with his engine company for
this city in response to the general
call for help. He fell off the engine
on the way, and broke both legs.
That was the only casualty OF the
most disastrous blaze in the history
of New Jersey. There is no destitu-
tion. At least none has been report
edit Mayor Hinchiffe or to the vari-
ous relief committees that have been
organized. Practically all of the
dwelling houses that were burned
were occupied by well-to-do clerks
and mechanics.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13

oCuiillCllt Vi SCI
tling indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; If it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain in
the back Is also
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
SWEPT BY HUNGRY FLAMES.
Fire Loss at Paterson, N. j.,
Roughly Estimated at
Ten Million Dollars.

Entire Business Section and Scores Of
Homes iu Ruins -Firemen Power.
less in the Face Of Strong Winds,
Make a Heroic but Futile Struggle
for Victory.
Paterson, N. j., February 9.-The
fire which started at midnight Satur-
day and burned unchecked for twelve
hours, wiped out the heart Of the
business section OF Paterson, and
destroyed property worth S10,0O0,-
900, including the city hall, five bank
buildings, the public library, contain
ing 2O0,0o volumes, five churches,
two hotels, two schoolhouse, police
headquarters, a fire station, a thea
ter, the Hamilton club and forty or
more stores, office buildings and pub
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13

Str~~ cthen and tone the stomach anu
the whole digeT.ive system.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-02-13
What to DO.

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-22

been extended to the newly wed
coaple, they repaired to the COM
modious dining room where q
sumptlous wedding dinner was
served them and their guests.
The happy couple passed through
the city this morning On their way
to the home ofthe groom's father,
where they Iii reside for the pres
emit. The Review Joins with the
large circle of friends of the newly
welded couple. In extending con
gratulations and best wishes for q
long and useful life of nuptial bliss
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-22
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
At high Noon Wednesday Miss Bell
EverIy Became the Bride Of Mr..
Jonathan Moore.


Jonathan Moore.
A uuptial ceremony which was
Enthusiastically one of the pre1tiest
home weddings that has occurred
In the quiet little village of Waiver
ly for many months, was solemnlzed
at high noon on Wednesday last
when Miss Bell, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and MRS. William
Everly, became the bride OF Mr..
Jonathan Moore, popular young
man and son of Major Moore. a
prosperous farmer OF Pursley. The
happy event took place at the
home OF the brides parents, which
IS rare style of architecture and
one of the most handsome in the
town. The house was veritable gar
den OF floral beauty. The graceful
chrysanthemums. appropriate flow
ers for a November wedding, we're
used In great quantities and to-
gether with these we're carnations
and a Slight sprinkling of green
asparagus vine, just enough to
lend the desired torch of beauty to
the scene Rev Ia C.Moore, pastor
of the Christian church, of Bar.
ricksville, W. Va and brother OF
the groom, performed the ceremony
The wedding was strictly home
affair, only the near relatives and
intimate friends OF the contracting
parties being present.
i After the congratulations !
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-22
Germany'S Deficit,

Berlin, Nov. 22.-In the reichstas
yesterday the secretary Of the treas
ury, Baron Won Thielmann, an
nounced that the deficit in the i'm
perial budget for 1903 was estimated
to be $37,500,000. The budget, ne
added, would be submitted in two or
three weeks. The deficit for 1902 was
$14, 100000.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-22

Wanted:-Butchers and sausage
makers; steady work, good wages;
write or call at room ia Penn
Bldg, 7oS Penn Ave-, Pittsburg, Pa
II IS d ct
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LOCAL NEWS !:
Cold rain.

River men are hopeful.
New time cards Sunday.
Foot ball game Thanksgiving. !.
The gobbler win soonsbe *gobble"
up.
Contractor Jas. Cusic, of Mounds.
vile. was In the city today
\. John Gregg. of the jug, was .
business caller In the city today.
Robert Garden, of Sardis, , Ohio,
was calling on friends In the city
today.
Mrs. McCutcheon, of Mccoy
orchard, spent the day with Wheel.
ing friends.
Attorney ]. II. Strickling. of the
county seat. was In the city today
on legal business.
Mrs. Sarah II. and Dixie Mccoy
spent the day shopping and calling
on friends at, Wheeling.
J., H. Hanks, the torpedo man
arrived In the city this morning
from a buriuess trip to points
north.
A. J. Yoke and Scott Mooney
returned to the city this afternoon
from the Uniontown, Ohio. oil
fields.
Rev. II. B. Bowden has returned
from GAINESVILLE and will hold the
usual services In his church to.
. morrow.
r. J Elder, we'll known rig con.
tractor, returned to the city this
morniue from ahe Wetzel county
oil field.
There was a man In attendance
at the show last night that should
have had a double dose of one min.
ute cough syrup.
Jack Frost and Tom and Jerry
have formed a partnership. They
will open their places of business
In few days.
Mrs. W. J Neuenschwader, OF
Wells street, spent yesterday at
New Martinsville. the guest of her
cousin, Mrs. G. w. Umpstead.
81. D. Conaut, the general man.
eager of the Hotel Mercer, returned
to the city this afternoon from q
visit at his home In Beaver, Pa.
Howard Keuney and Thomas
'O'Donnell arrived IN the city last
night from the Jacksonburg oil
field and will remain over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Boyers, who
havs been visiting the lstter's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mckay.
of Main street, left for their home
at Marietta this morning.
Parties having machinery for and
experience In drilling oil wells can
secure contracts. Address Montana
Land and OH company, Helena,
Montana. Is ct
Joseph Steele, the city's efficient
engineer, and family, of north
Wells street, want to Bellaire this
Afternoon where they will visit rel
atlves and friends until after
Thanksgiving.
Arrangements have been per.
fected by the managers of our home
park for a match game of football,
on Thanksgiving afternoon. be-
tween the .Moupdsville and Sisters.
willie teams. Much interest has
already been manifested In the
coming contest, aud large crowd
will no doubt be In attendau &c.
Edwin Fischer, who Is proprietor
of one of the largest dry goods es.
Establishments In this city, returned
from New York and other promi.
,nent eastern cities this morning
Mr.. Fischer added many new and
novel patterns in dress goods to his
already extensive stock. during his
absence, and which will be opened
for public inspection In a few days.
H. B. Shriver, of Luzon, passed
through the city this morn
Ing on his way to Parkersburg. In
conversation with Mr.. Shriver just
previous to his boarding the train,
in regard to the contemplated cleo
trio railway between this city and
Mjd6Iebeurne. he stated that he
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-11-22

South Lma.-....-.... s.
White House-..1os
IndiaRS.-..-. IS
summerset IS
LacY- Sc! S6
When such experienced men In
the oil industry as c. P. Collins,
Lewis Emery, Jr., L. E. Hamp-I
SHIRE, J. W. Lenard and others who
have followed the oil business from
OIL Creek times 10 date, turn their
back on the deep sand territoty Of
West Virginia for the cheaper, bat
inferior oil of Ohio and Indiana, 1t
goes to show that prices justified
In the markets of the world" for
the highest grade of oil ever pro-
duced are not profitable. The claim
Is made by all experienced opera
tors that prices have been too low
and expenses too high to encourage
development of deep territory. Men
who leave the oil field of Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia to form a
combination of interests In other
fields the same as Collins, Emery,
Hampshire and Leonard are said to
be doing must have concluded that
lit Is a waste of time and capital to
try to keep even with game where
the odds are so mnch against them.
If all the experience and invest
ment of capital In Kentucky and
Tennessee during the past thirty
years could be written up 1t would
fill volumes and be of interest to
the trade. There are bat few old
time operators who have not had a
hand In these states and they all
returned home out of pocket and
with no valuable assets In either
production or territory. Away
back In the seventies Taylor &
Satterfeld spent hundreds of thou
sands of dollars In search of paying
Territory In Kentucky and from
that time down to date there has
been no cessation of drilling to q
greater or less extent.
"Joe" Craig had his fling n.Ken.
lucky with Arthur Lowry as a
partner. T. J. Vaudergrift years
ago had visions of great possibili-
ties In Kentucky and Tennessee
and dumped whole lot of money
In his efforts to find something. R..
R. Armour, Fred Boden. c. P.
Collins and Lewis Emery have all
had their experience In Kentucky.
Geottle Bros. and Roess spent
considerable money In their wild
cat ventures without results. F. P.
Hays and Murphy Taylor and
Torrey some ten or a dozen years
ago started out to drill and find ex-
tensions of the West Virginia forma.
lions and soon gave up their exper
iments as too expensive propost-
ton. E H. Jennings and Bros.
of late years here had some expert
enoe and do not feel particularly
impressed with possibilities. Hun
dress of men not so we'll known to
the trade have been at work In
Kentucky and Tennessee for a
number of years. These facts are
mentioned to show that the efforts
to boom and boost operations In
Kentucky and Tennessee are not
new. Even the South Penn Oh
company with all Its machinery
and resources gave up the search.
The formations which contain oil
are said to be of a Limestone char
acter and are exceedingly treacher-
Gus In their bearings. There Is said
to be sucker born every minute
and the Standard OH company are
now thro wing bait to the new crop.