The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-04-16

LIE liMhs WISHES uiLu suCCtcb.
Mrs. S. E. Norton and daughter,
Lille, who have been spending the
winter in California, have returned
home. They had a most delightful
time.
A tornado swept over the counties
OF Logan, Dewitt and Plattin Illinois
Sunday, and besides killing several
persons, great damage was done to
property.
The county court last week ap-
pointed F. r. Swarens justice OF the
peace and member OF the township
board OF New Home township in place
OF A. B. Woods, deceased.
A. s. Milhorn and family have re-
turned to Butler from Warrensburg,
where they moved a short time ago.
Mr.. Milhorn expected to embark in
the real estate business in that town,
but concluded to return here to live.
W. c. Powell, Oldest son OF the late
Judge Booker Powell, was a pleasant
caller and renewed. He is one OF
Summit Townships most prosperous
and influential farmers. He said his
mother, Mrs. Booker Powell, would
live with him for the present.
Rev. Houx, for a hall century a
minister in the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church, died at his home in
Warrensburg day or two ago. In
his younger days Rev. Houx did mis-.
sion work in this county, and no
doubt many OF our old settlers will
remember him.
The Nevada papers report E. 8
Bryant, who has been dangerously
i'll in that city for several weeks as
being better. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant,
who formerly resided in this city,
have many friends here who will be
glad to learn the improvement In bis
case.
County supervision OF schools was
defeated, as it should have been. So
far as being OF benefit to the schools
OF this county the Office would have
proved a dead failure except to the
person who drew the salary.
Dr.. W. A. Quayle delivers a humor.
GUS lecture at the Ohio st. M. E.
chursh next Monday night April 20.
The DR.. is one of the most popular
orators Of the American platform, a
rare treat is in store for all who hear
him. Admission 25 cents.
Gately's battery to which Lieu
tenant Edward DeArmond is attach
ed was in the engagement at Bacolod,
In the island of Mindanao, where the
American troops crossed tempo.
rary bamboo bridge under fire and
took the forts by storm.
Mr.. Poindexter, living three miles
northeast OF Johnstown, dropped
dead in his feed lot on last Saturday.
An inquest held by Squire Aaron Bell,
developed that his death was caused
by heart disease. He was about 65
years OF age and had been in appar-
entity good health.
Charles Culver, proprietor Of Brier-
wood farm, in Hudson township,
was a pleasant caller on Wednesday
and had his dates set ahead to 1904.
Mr.. Culver has been q subscriber OF
The TINES since its establishment in
1873. Such constant friends are
always doubly appreciated.
John Fitzpatrick, Of Kansas City,
was arrested Monday by deputy
sheriff D. D. McCann on the charge
oihaving forged a check for $5.0 on
the Mo. State bank. The check was
cashed by Robert Smith. His prelim-
mary trial is set for next Saturday.
Our old friend T. Hulen was q
pleasant caller on Monday and had
his dates set ahead. He has passed
his three score and ten years and Is
still able to earn his 1926 a day at
carpenteriug when be cares to work.
He has been an active man all his lie
and says he can't content himself to
sit down in illness.
Ed. Heavlin, another long time
friend and patron Of The TINES, re-
news. He has been q constant sub
scriber ever since Il started over
twenty. i've years age. BE IL q pros
porous farmer Of Elkhart and q
courteous, clever gentleman whose
friendship we appreciate highly.