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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
B> WARRANTY DEEDS,


From Sept. 0 to 10 inclusive.
Gland Edwards to Lula Horn lot biz 8
WINS AID Butler o., 200.
Esther Crumley to Chas L Pointer tract Gee
IA W Point go.
Geo W Miller to F Quick lots s and blk
les Ad Rich Hill 500.
sP johnson to r Quick lot blk l5l 4 lot 10
blk IT'S 2 Ad Rich Hill $50.
Peter scibert to Quick lots l and blk Isl
2 Ad Rich Hill 90.
EA Bennett to W d Lacy lot blk Il W Side
Ad Butler 1876.
Andrew Ray to E A Bennett pit blk 10 COUGHS
Ad Butler s425.
K A Bennett to L Nunnelly lots 4 blk Il
West Side Ad Butler 500.
R Hurley Lumber Co to EA Bennett lot.
45& blk IA W Side Ad Butler $50.
4 A Scott to c Scott lot blk l seotts Al
Butler ESQ.
johnson Land Co to Thos A Armstrong 60 A
sec u Pleasant Gap $500.
g NJ McKissick 10 Euphie Morrow lot biz 1
Harpers sub Butler q 800.
Nv Grimth to J W Won 80 sec IS Charlotte
%. 200.
WO Jackson to J N Ailliron lots . 10 3 II BIZ
Wal de Ad Butler ESQ
Chas L Merritt to II L jenkins % A $50 n
Pleasant Gap ESQ.
HH Wells TO o Wells tract sec Is Mt Pleas
ant $500
Julia A Burk 10 Davis 100 sec 10 4 =
Lone Oak se,eW.
I'm Fort ct 81 to Fisn Ray 70 4 sec . orsna
600.
ohas Z Scott to VT oowan 10. l biz / Scots
Ad Butlsr ESQ.
Asroa Hart Of Al to o " stannll 70 A - q
Elkhart o7OO.
1T Bssttis 70 Henry = Mudd % A ~ = nass
Dooas - 900.
g Ruddell to " Ruddell lots g 4 a r..
ssls und 10 intlao A SEES 70 q Mound o..
Luls = Human 10 3 b waldrsn u Asaa
fisssaAt Gap es7s.
&c cusiek 70 Almsds cuzst 10 A - 20
Charlotte 81.
Almsda Cuxiek 10 @ Cusiek ct Il 10 4 -
0 Charlotts d.
JH shepard 70 L Bsvinstsn 100 A go srisps
ant Gap =. 800.
Bspssr q u v L r DsssabaasA ls A 80
Vt Pleasant u, so. -
10 Rinnsr ~ Berry % A 20 n Le.s Oar
= ~.
LLr.s - WIN esodin % A ..s n NJ r,.a..
= ~ - ....n '. r,......A !. 49,,
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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
Mlllionare's Daughter AsphyIiates
Herself.

San Francisco, Cal. Sept 11.-Miss
Isabella Duncan Clark, daughter Of
thelate VIM. Squire Clark, San Jose
millionaire, committed suicide In her
apartments at the McNutt hospital
early to-day. On a stool by her side
she placed a small gas stove, from
which the steadily escaping gas
caused death. There Is no doubt
thedeed had been planned deliberately
The dead woman was one Of the
four handsome Clark sisters, well
known In this city and San Jose, and
was 81 years Of age. Miss Clark sui.
fered frequent spells OF melsncholia
and had twice before attempted sui
eide.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

Harry B. Halves, the young Napo-
leon Of politics In the state, Was Civ
en- a rousing reception by the Jeffer-
son Club Of st. Louis, Of which he Is
president, on bis return from two
months abroad. The streets were
illuminated from the Union depot to
che club headquarters, and he was
escorted by 500 marching men.
Speeches were made by Mayor Wells,
Eek Governor Francis, Jas. Reed,
Sof Kansas City and Others. Wise
heads think it an effort to get Harry
into the race for governor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

The 0ceola Democrat 10 busily n
engaged placing In nomination new
names for Governor. For a long time
1t stuck to Psyton Park thenit nom.
mated Judge Graves and now 1t CON-
pliments Judge De Almond.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

snowstorm swept over the south
ern part Of Montana Friday and GOV.
cred the ground to a depth Of eight
inches. Much grain Is still standing,
says the dispatch, and is probably
ruined. 1t Is reported that two feet
OF snow fell near Pryor Mountain.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
A. J. LENTZ.

The well equipped blacksmith shop
conducted BY this gentleman IL also
worthy OF note. In addition to gen
eral blacksmithing. wagon and pillow
repairing, ETC., q speciality is made oI
practical horssshoeing.
J.H. BOWMAN 4 SONS.
The above named gentlemen have
recently started q new and well equip
ped iced yard on the west side. They
have ample shed room for o large
number Of the equine family and are
well patronized by the farming com.
munity.
IN REEDER 4 SON.
This emlnently popular firm stands
pra-eminently In the lead, and carry
q large line Of light driving and
mounted harness, heavy draft and
farm wear, halters, brides, fly nets,
busters, and make q speciality Of re,
pairing In Gil its multiiarious
branches.
j. W. MATTHEW'S.
Mr.. Mathers conducts the popular
Novelty Store OF Adrian and is we'll
patronized BY the general public,
His stock lie very diversified, consist
ing OF fancy goods, ladies and gents
furnishings, novelties and notions,
toilet articles, albums, books, sta
tionery and supplies, writing para
phanalia, jewelry, base ball outfits
and racket goods In general.
NJ. ATKINSON.
This gentleman deals in all kinds
Of poultry, butter, eggs, hides, for
which he pays the highest market
price. He is widely and favorably
known for his many sterling quail
ties and enjoys q trade Of extended
magnitude.
HARRISON 4 D'ARMAN.
These gentlemen are heavy dealers
In all kinds OF hardware and grocer
les aud enjoy large trade. They
are always prompt and fully up to
tina times with every detail OF the
hardware trade.
E.A TELFORD.
E. A. Teliord, the old reliable poul-
try and produce merchant, Is Justly
deserving OF a prominent place
among the leading business men OF
the town. He deals in all kinds OF
poultry, eggs, butter, -four, feed, and
pays the highest price for his pro-
ducts.
@. A. LAWSON.
The handsome jewelry store OF the
above named gentleman Is stocked
with an elegant array Of jewelry OF
new and novel designs, watches OF
the standard, ornaments, clocks. A
decided specially Is made OF engrav-
ing, fine watch work, and general
repairing.
&c. SMITH
IL proprietor OF one OF the largest
and most up.to.date mercantile es.
adjustments Of the place. He car
ries a large and comprehensive stock
OF dry goods, clothing, footwear,
hats and caps.
L. PALMER.
Mr.. Palmer is the leading live stock
dealer OF Adrian. He is an expert
Judge OF cattle, hogs, sheep, for which
he pays the highest market quota
tions.
MRS. PALMER.
This lady stands at the head OF the
millinery art OF the town, and her
creations are exclusive,
light, lovely and iaultless.
WOOD G DUKE.
These gentlemen contracta strictly
first-class grocery establishment and
are in the enjoyment OF a large and
lucrative trade.
C. X. CROW & son.
Tho anaciOua livarv f.Aad and solo
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

We, VIM. X. Walton, as pr, sident, and J. r.
Jenk ins. as CASH er OF said bank each Of US, do
So emily swear that the above statement 10
true TO the best Of our knowledge and belief.
WM. K. WALTON, President
J. K. JENKINS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me-. this llth
tdy OF september, A. d. nineteen hundred and
three.
Witness my hand and notarial seal on
TskALl tire date last aforesaid. Commission
ed and qualified for a term expiring
on December 18th, 1893. Z. A. ALLEN,
Corset attest: Notary Public.
7. Z. BOULWARE,
q. r. RADF' RID, Directors.
J. M. CHRISTY,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
The officials Of the wabash ran

The officials Of the wabash rail.
road ha Q issued orders to discharge
all employees who are known to IN
dulge in intoxicants. whether or not
they are drunkards. The order Gays
Fit Il the dete animation Of the road e.
q business principal to have its EN-.
ployses sober whether on Of o1duty.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

The wrxkLY TIxks, published every
TAzEsday. will be sent to any address
ne rear, postage paid, for $I.co.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17

Representative Business Enterprises Under the Observa
ton of Staff Correspondent. "
ADRIAN STATE BANK.


This live financial institution was
organized in 1902, and has o paid
up capital and surplus Of $40, 500.
]. 81. McComb 10 president, and L.
A. Allen is the able and efficient cash.
Ter. A commercial banking and col.
Letting business IL transacted.
ADRIAN BANKING co.
The Adrian Banking Co. establish
ed their business In 1882, since which
time they have met with uninterrupt.
cd success from an appreciative
public. They have a cash capital oil
s25, 900, surplus Of $15, 900, undivid.
cd profits OF $4,000 and deposits sg.
gregating $3.50, 1858 %. Its officers
are: NJ. Y. Owens, president; G. l..
Mills, the founder of:the bank, cashier;
]. W. McCombs, assistant cashier,
all OF whom are fully conversant
with every detail Of modern banking
and finance.
HURLEY LUMBER co.
This firm carries an immense
line OF rough and dressed lumber Of
all dimensions, lime, cement, plaster,
coal, paints, oils and builders hard
ware In general. W. B. Switzer, the
popular local manager, has been
Instrumental in building up OF the
firms large, growing and extensive
trade.
JOSEPH BLOCKER.
This gentleman holds a conspicu-
GUS place among the thoroughly rep.
resentstive coal and grain merchants
OF Bates county. He deals In the
best grades OF hard and soft coal
and pays the highest market price
for all kinds OF cereal, In
Guiding corn, oats, wheat, ETC., and
transacts a large receiving and ship
ping business.
BRYANT & M'DANIELs.
This eminently popular general
mercantile firm stands pre- eminently
in the front rank Of trade, and quote
prices that defy competition.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE
FARMERS BANK
OF
BATES COUNTY,

At Butler, state OF Missouri, at the close Of
business on the 9th day Of september,
1908, publishes in The BUTLER WEEKLY
TINES, newspaper printed and published at
butler, state OF Missouri, on the nth day OF
September, lyOS.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
C. X. CROW & son.


The spacious livery, feed and sale
stable conducted by this firm has
ample stall room for a large number
OF the equine family and they. have
many fashionable turnouts. A spe-
cialty is made Of the travelling public
and they employ only polite and at
tentive drivers, whils the charges are
noted for their reasonableness.
Cd PEARCE.
Mr.. Pearce has we'll equipped tin
shop and attends to all kinds OF tin
ming, guttering, roofing, cave
troughing, coppersmithing, general
jobbing and to the repairing Of bicy.
Gle. He also earliest the best grade
OF hardware, cutlery, copper ware,
tin and granite ware and cooking
utensils in general.
DIR BRICKER
Is one Of the most popular druggists
and booksellers Of Adrian, and enjoys
q most excellent trade.
JAMES wYsE.
The modern drugstore so ably con-
Quoted by James Wyse, is filed to
repletion with the purest Of drugs
and chemicals, books, stationery
paints, oils. A speciality is made Of
the prescription cases, as only expe-
rienced pharmacists are employed.
HOTEL LEE.
F. U. Huston, is the genial and
whole souled proprietor OF the popu-
lar "Hotel Les" and u well patron.
lied BY the travelling public. This
hosiery is strictly frst-class in all
its appointments and the tables are
provided with the choicest the mar.
ket affords
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. We, Z. 4. Bennett e President, and Geo. ".
Nswbsrry q Cashier Of said bsnk, each Of u, do
solsmniy syss! tess as sScys stst,msnt u
: 4. BEN MATT, Prssident,
gro. ". NBWBneRY Cashier.
Subscribed md sworn 70 before me- iris ltth day
q sspssnbsr, =: ,: nlns.sse hundred ed
zeal q ne OATS Lest efprssaid. (oom-
fsRALl missloned and qualified for . tsrm ex-
Firing yune 70, 11o7.
H0hgR DuvkLL, )nstaxy Public.
! ~ $$;E EE:ss'' D,...,.,..
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE
MISSOURI STATE BANK

At Butler, state Of Missouri, at the
close OF business on the 9th day
OF September, 1908, published in
THE BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES, a
newspaper printed and published
at Butler, state of Missouri, on the
18th day of Sept. 1908.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-09-17
KNIGHT BROS.

We take pleasurable pridein calling
especial attention to the highly pop
ular furniture and undertaking es.
Establishment so ably conducted by
the knight Bros. In addition to
rich parlor, chamber and dining
room furniture and household goods
in general, a speciality is made in un'
dertaking and embalming.
The Monticellonian., 1903-07-09
Conductor Wright Killed by Stray Bullet Fired by Drunken
 Negro
EVENTS OF AWEEK BRIEFLY CHROAICLEO
Quarterly Report of State Land Com. missioner-Seeton of Game Law Forbidding Non-Resi dents Hunting on Their Own Lands Declared tn. constitutional.
Conductors Sad Death.

B. l.. Wright, a conductor on the lower end of the Valley Route, was accidentally shot and killed by John Goodwin, a negro, as passenger train upon which himself and family were en route to Little Rock entered the station of McGehee Wright was standing near the door of the bag gage car Goodwin, who was in the colored coach, had become bolster ous and drew a pistol. The train porter grappled with him and in the seuffie Goodwin's revolver was dis charged The bullet went through the glass door of the eolored coach and on through the wooden door of the baggage car. striking Wright in the neck. His wife and two children were also with him in the baggage car and the unfortunate man ex- pired in his terrified wifes arms with out uttering a word, the bullet break ing his neck The train porter sue ceeded in showing Goodwin from the car platform. and when it became known that Wright had been killed a posse started after the murderer He was located in a house about four miles from McGehee and upon his re- fusal to surrender, was shot to death. Wrights remains were prepared for burial at Little Rock and forwarded to Fort Smith for interment
The Monticellonian., 1903-07-09
"APPONI. "AlAZZONI."
AN IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT.
With the yitnI Flame Pickering the
 Pope Makes m AppOintment.

Rome, July 6.-The amelioratio in the pope's condition, Monday morn ing. was unnatural, considering the gravity of his illness, and it was feared that possibly it was only the last fiickering of the vital flame.
 During this brighter interval the pope resumed his habits of command. and insisted on giving orders for the preparation of the brief appointing Monsignor Nolponi, actually secre- tary of letters to princes. as secre- tary of the consistorial cOngrega ton, 3 post vacant owing to the promotion of Monsignor Nocella to the cardinal ate. The importance of such an ap- pointment, especially at the present moment,is manifest when it is consid- cred that on the pope's death the sec retarH of state ceases to exercise his functions. which are assumed imme- diately by the secretary of eonsistor- ial congregation.
 The pope insists on staying up and walking at intervals, saying that weakness is the worst part of his ill., ness, against which the best remedy is activity.
The Monticellonian., 1903-07-09
TT IS A SOLEMN MOMENT.
The Words of n Brooklyn Protest
 mt Episcopal Minister.

New York, July 7-Rev. Dean Bab- bitt. rector of the Brooklyn Protest ant Episcopal Church of the Ephipany, in the course of his sermon said:
 Il am informed that the great pom tiff of Rome is passing away. It is a solemn moment in the history of the world and of Christendom. As Pro testant who values his Professionalism, it is not uniting that 1 should eX- press, nevertheless, my sympathy for the Roman Catholic church in its loss of great prelate, leader, guide and councillor. whose effect on all Chris tendon has been profound"
 The only persons allowed in the popes bedroom Monday morning. be- sides the doctors and attendants. were Cardinal Rampolla, Monsignor Bisleti, tn, master of the pontifical chambers. and Brig-Gen. Count Camille Pecci, of the Noble Guard, a nephew of the pope The pope conyersed for long time with Count Pecci, even rising and walking about the room for few minutes, leaning on his arm. The pontiff on this occasion remarked:
 Now. l am ready to depart. hay ing settled all my affairs. l feel l have done all in my power for the good of the church and of humanity"
The Monticellonian., 1903-07-09
OFFICIAL CIRCLES NERVOUS.
Count Cnssini's Diplomatic Methods Not Entirely Satisfactory
 to RusSin.

London. July 7.-The St. Peters burg correspondent of the Standard telegraphs that official circles there are nervous over the situation in the far east and especially Count Cassini's diplomatic methods The Russian am bassador al Washington is accused of making too much of the petition re- garding the Kishinetf massacre and too little of the American policy in the far east. The Russian govern ment, continues the cores spondent, would haze looked with equanimity on the presentation of the kishinef petition, which binds nobody, if in re- turn an understanding could have been reached respecting Russia < claim in Manchuria. II is now fcare1 that Russia will De obliged To forage Count Lamsdorf's plans concerning Manchuria and China, which depend- ed on separating the United States from Japan and Great Britain.
The Monticellonian., 1903-07-09
ARTIFICIAL VITALITY.
The Air Surrounding the Patient Kept Impregnated With Oxygen.

Rome, July As the pope object ed to having the oxygen inhaling ap- paratus continually under his nostrils, Dr. Lapponi arranged to impregnate the whole atmosphere of the room with oxygen.
 That is much better" said the pontiff; "before, l felt as though had lost my liberty"
 Although Dr. Lapponi continually recommends the patient not to speak and to pay no attention to what is passing outside, the pope refuses to abandon participation in wha, is go- ing on. He said, smiling, to Dr. Lap poni: "I know you say this because of your affection for me, but either my last day is rapidly approaching, in which case l must employ all the time which is left to me so far as 1 can, or else l shall recover, again post poning the end. If this is the will of the Almighty, nothing can change it."
 The pope wished his armchair to be carried near his writing table. and then to the window overlooking the piazza of St. Peter. Noticing many people in carriages, the pope said ''The piazza looks as it does when l am able to perform some public funs- tion."
The Monticellonian., 1903-07-09
QUIET AT EVANSVILLE, IND.
Monday Mornin. Saw Hut Little Signs of the Reign of Mob Law
 of Sunday and Sunday Night.

Evansville, Ind, July This city was quiet Monday and there were no signs of the mob violence that agi- tated all citizens Sunday night. Busi- ness is moving in the even tenor of its way. An examination of the bHsi- ness district shows that much dam age was done to stores and especially to the hardware houses, many of which were entered and robbed of guns and ammunition. Thousands of shots were fired during the night, but SD far as learned no one was killed, although numbers of people are said to have been wounded.
 Several negroes were caught by mobs and almost beaten to death be- fore the police could save them.
 The chief demonstration of t.e night was an attack upon the county jail between ten and one o'clock Several thousand men crowded the street before the building and finally obtained entrance through the fofti- fled gates to the yard where they be- gan To batter the windows of the jail Efforts to prevent this were futile and the crowd held sway, the police of the city being occupied with holding the sightseers from invading the front part of the building and ransacking the sherifTs residence
 After the mob was thoroughly sat istied that Lee Brown. the murderer Of Patrolman Massey. was not in the building, they separated into squads of 40 Or 50 and paraded the down town streets until daylight, shoot ing promiscuousy and visiting the negro quarters. Negroes are terror ized
 The local companies of the state militia have been ordered out and will be reinforced by companies from southern Indiana.
 The Evansville members of the state troops were called out to prevent fur ther rioting. The governor issued the order.
 There were few outbreaks, Mon day, afd several white men fired through the windows of houses occu- pied by negroes. Several negro fam flies have barricaded their homes in expectation of renewed trouble.
The Monticellonian., 1903-07-09
FIRE IN SOUTH ST. LOUIS.
Two Business Places and Half n Dozen Residences Burned-Sev-
 e.al Narrow Escapes.

St. Louis, July Fire swept over a large area at Oregon and Gravois avenues, Monday morning, entailihg a loss of about s75,O ,O0O.
 The flames started in the saloon and grocery of Bernard Miller. 29l0 Gre gon avenue, spread to his feed store adjoining, and under a wind were soon communicated to adjoining resi- dences.
 A general alarm was sent in, and all available fire apparatus in the city was rushed to the scene.
 At least a half dozen residences were destroyed and many occupants had narrow escapes. Two women. en- trapped in one of the residences, jumped from seeond-story windows but were caught by firemen. They es- capped serious injury.
 Miller's place was a rendezvous for truck gardeners and farmers on their way to and from the city, and several of them suffered in the losses.
 The saloon, grocery and boarding house of Wm. ]. Eilers, a well-known ward politician, were also destroyed.
The Monticellonian., 1903-07-09
Levee Work in Arkansas.

The Unied States vernment leyees on the Arkansas slde of the Mississippi riyers between Helena and Laconia Circle, will be enlarged dur. ing the summer. fall and winter. to the extent of approximately 379 900 cubic yards, a total length of 5 800 feet. or more than ten miles, says the Memphis Morning News. This work will be in the White river 1eyec district All the work to be done in the White river district is charging the existing levees. It will be divided into six pieces, of various propor
 tions The first section begins at mile 324, south of Cairo, which is but q few miles below Helena On that mile the work will be 4,500 feet long and contain 10000 cubic yards Four miles below. at mile 330, there will be a f3.000-foot piece. containing I35
 600 cubic yards The fourth section will contain 28,000 cubic yards and be $500 feet long, at mile 36i At mile 356. the smallest piece of the work, only 700 feet long, will be done It will contain 16,000 cubic yards. The largest piece of work will be at mile 36G It will be 27900 feet long and contain 120 900 cubic yards. The i'm provements will extend through a stretch of county forty-two miles long.
The Monticellonian., 1903-07-09
BRIEF MENTION.

The sheriff of Pulaski county, acting Fourth of July bonfire of a number of nickel-in-the-slot machines seized !n Little Rock saloons and cigar stores.
 Town Marshal Taylor shot and killed a negro prisoner at Ashdown Fay Tor was on his way to jail with the negro and he resisted and was about to best the officer when he shot in self defense
 The cotton crop in this state is generally backward and the stalk is small and the stand only fair From present indication the yield will be about 15 per cent below tha. of fast year.
 During the six months ending June 30, the United States land office at Little Rock transacted a vast amount of business, indicating that the public domain is by no means exhausted in Arkansas. There are still about 430.- 900 acres of vacant land in the forty counties comprising this district, and much of it is valuable agricultural land subject to homestead or cash entry. During the last fiscal year a total of 6l 900 acres was entered and for the same period about 90,000 acres relinquished or cancelled. For the last six months period there were thir- try-six cash entries. embracing 2,1S0 acres; BOT homestead entries embrac ing 32,592 acres; 205 final proofs em bracing 2S,l64 acres. The amount re- ceived by the government in fees, etc, was SS,69f