The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-19

tvs most progressive farmers, was
pleasant caller on Wednesday. He
reports that Mrs. Elgin is in Clare
more, Ind. Ter, visiting Mrs. Revis,
her only sister.
Capt. ". A. Thornton died at the
hospital at the Confederate Home
near Higginsyille Feb'y 10th, aged
a years. Capt. Thornton was one
OF the best known men in Lafayette
county. His remains were laid to |
rest in the Home cemetery by the |
Masonic fraternity.
The trial Of W. II. Rice, charged
with the murder Of 0rville Butler,
is Get for trial Tuesday Of next week. |
Hon. Thomas ]. Smith, attorney for |
Rice will be assisted by W. o. Jack
son and Francisco 4 Clark. The state
will be represented by prosecuting
attorney Ludwick, NJ. 8. Horn and
Hon. Thos W. Silvers.
Master Leslie Choate entertained a
few OF his little friends at a valentine
party Saturday afternoon. Games
OF various kinds were INDUCED, until
refreshments, consisting OF ice cream
and cake, were served. After very
pleasant time theyoungsters Depart
cd for their homes well pleased with
the enjoyment which they had receiv-
ed.
Cad. D. Garrison, a large and pros
porous farmer OF Walnut township,
was a pleasant caller the last of the
week and had his dates set ahead.
He is living on the farm settled by
his father long before the war and on
which he was born. A record OF As
years on one farm is not common.
Mr. Garrison is a broad minded, lib.
eral hearted gentleman with whom
it is pleasure to meet.
Ourcarpenters and contractors tell
us that there will be greater
] amount OF building this spring than
: has ever been known in the history
) OF Butler, Already a number OF con-
tracts have been made and others
are under way. Last season broke
the record for fine residences and
public buildings, but this one prom
Uses still greater results.
P. P. Fitzpatrick, who has his big
sale advertised for Thursday, Feb'y
26th, will probably move his family.
, to Kansas City. Mr.. Fitzpatrick
; came to this county from Iowa sew
, eral years ago, and by his fair deal
ing, gentlemanly and courteous de-
meanor has many strong friends
among our people who regret his de-.
parture but wish him success wherev-
@ er his lot may fall.
; The Nevada Post says the Car
: thage soldiers are rejoicing over a
q letter from Colonel Harry Mitchell
e announcing that the Second Regi-
}, ment will be supplied with Krag-
8 Jorgensen rifles. The boys are Gag
erly looking forward to the reception
A of the new uniforms, which they will
. wear when they visit the Worlds
Fair next year. The state guard ex'
+ poets the present legislature to ap
!. propriate $150,000 to the military
"a department.
b 1t is very important to our future
prosperity that we secure theproiect
?. ed line, through our county, by tn!
>, great Rock Island system. 1t is tt
Of connect with the St. Louis and Kan
lie sas City line in Cass county, an'
e. gives US an eastern outlet by one O
1T the greatest railroad systems in tn
is country. Such road would give u
w a competing line, without disturbin,
ct our territory east and west. If W
er intend to do anything, the time ha
" now come for action.
Frank Smith & Son have sold thei
p stock OF groceries and hardware t
be Geo. E. Gable, Of Odessa, Mo-, VIII
n will take charge OF the same in a fe
I'D days and continue the business q
nd the old stand. Mr.. Smith is one {
OF the pioneer merchants of this towI
h and his quitting business was quite
ID surprise to his friends. Mr.. Cabl'
he we understand, is an experience