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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

Miss Lou Couchman returned Fri
day to her home at Butler. She wis.,
tied her brother, Hurley Couchman,
a Normal notwithstanding
Star,
B.F. Jeter, who has filed the Office
OF Justice OF the Peace so acceptably,
is asking for denomination by the
Democratic primaries. Mr.. Jeter is
young lawyer OF ability, is active
and energetic in the performance OF
his duties and gives his time and at
tention to the duties OF the Office.
Judge d. V. Brown asks the Demo-
Gratis OF Mt. Pleasant for re.nomi-
nation for Justice OF the Peace.
Judge Brown has had much exper-
fence and is versed in the law govern
ing the class Of business that comes
before this Office. He is an old line
Democrat, is absolutely fair in his
decisions, courteous to all and fills
the office acceptably to the people.
The Tribune reports the death of
Charley NJ. Sherman. veteran resi-
/ dent OF Clinton. He was born in YER
mont and had passed his eightieth
mile post. The deceased was an old
Snowman in his younger days Mr.,
Sherman years ago visited Butler
with small show and gave bal
loon ascension.
Hugh Osburn, one of the three
young men, who held up and robbed
John Pheister, a farmer, living near
Montrose July, 1901, was tried in
the circuit court at Clinton last week
and given FIVE years in the peniten-
tiary. Frank Hartgrove, arrested as
an accomplice, turned states evil
dencs and by agreement with the
prosecuting attorney the case against
him was dismissed. John Stampa,
arrested as the third man in crime
proved an abb.
The Journal Democrat, speaking o.
the death OF Mrs. Miller, of Knot
Noster, last week, says:
"Mrs. Miller's death was very sud
den. She had recently recovered
from an attack oil pneumonia anf
had been to Kansas City last weel
with party OF friends to witness th'
rendition OF Ben Hur. The deceased
lady was So years Of age and de
voted member OF the Baptist church
: She was one OF the most popula
, ladies in Knob Noster and the be
reaved husband has the sympath.
OF the entire community"
, Mrs. Miller was the mother 0
Druggist Harry Cough, OF Butler.
We were complimented by a ca
. from A. E. Mills. OF Nebraska, wa
/. visiting the family of Judge Hem
: street. He is an uncle Of C l.. Mills
: cashier of the Adrian Bank, and wa
IN his NAV home from an pytpudp
|, prospecting trip through Oklahoma
4 Among other places he stopped a
3 Omega, Okla, and visited Mr.. an
: Mrs. Fl. Carter, who he reports we
located on a splendid farm, good in
proyement@ and prospecting. Mi
Mills ia enthusiastic in his praise {
d our splendid new court house, says
E N thu best hs had seen in all b
travels. !.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05
At a Bargain.

$40 acres, all fenced, cross fenced.
160 acres In cultivation. la acres
in wheat. rs acres bottom land,
naturally adapted to alfalfa, IS acres
already seeded, good small house and
barn, good we'll in door yard. This
farm is only SIX miles from R. r.
town, and can he bought for $40 per
acre il taken before the 1st OF March.
Not necessarily all cash.
f. B ATKINSON,
1926 >Grainfeld, Kan.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

The cigarette fend will fare BABY
i, REPRESENTATIVE Mckee's bill be-
comes a law making it unlawful for
a person to have cigarettes or cigar
cite papers on their person.-Ex,
W. S. Johnson and son, Leroy r..
Johnson, returned the last OF the
week from St. Joseph, Mo-, where
they have been visiting since the holl-
DAYS three other sons OF Mr. and Mrs.
johnson who are In business in that
city.
The Stockton, Cedar county, Jour-
nal says:
"Raports from different parts Of
the county are to the effect that
prospects for q wheat crop is any
thing but encouraging The many
dry freezes has killed great deal o.
wheat. and the balance is thin and in
a bad condition. A snow that would
remain on the ground two or three
weeks would have a wonderful bene
ficient effect on the wheat prospect.
Sheriff James A. Koch, Of johnson
county, has sent out circulars con
tanning a description OF Clark Miller
the confessed horse thief. who escap
edfrom Jail at Warrensburg Januar!
18th. Miller is about 5 feet, 3 or
inches high and weighs 145 or 15'
pounds, dark complexioned, darl
hair mixed with gray, and is abou
80 years Of age. He worked as
farm hand.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

The LEADER effersonian Of Nor
borne says the only business man
in that town who does not advertise
10 one who owns a Waterbury watch
and also case Of seven-year itch,
and when he is not winding his watch
he is so busy scratching that he has
no time for anything else.
BY unanimous vote OF the congre-
cation Sunday morning last Elder
L. H. Williamson was elected pastor
OF the Christian church, this city.
Elder Williamson comes from Gin
ton, and is the young man who re-
Gently closed successful protracted
meeting at the Christian church, at
which time some forty converts
united with the church. The Clinton
Democrat says of him:
"Mr. Williamson is an earnest
christian worker, a young man OF
much ability in his chosen field, and
leaves behind him in Clinton friends
who will always be pleased to hear OF
his success"
A sneak thief broke into Power
Bros. mill Saturday night and stole
So. 90 which had been left in a drawer
in the desk in the Office. The thief
ed,entrance by breaking win
dow light and raising the latch which
held the window down. Unfortu'
nately for the thief he left tracks in
the mud which gave Power Bros.
pretty good evidence as to who their
visitor was. But Power Bros. say
on account OF the small amount tax.
en- they will not prosecute. In one
sense they are right and in another
wrong. To let him off may be the
worst thing to do, as it may embolden
him to commit a greater crime.
The court room furnished by the
county court under the supervision
OF Judge Graves and Sheriff Smith
deserves spe.ial mention. 1t is un
questionably thing OF beauty and
| if it doesn't last forever, it will for q
long. long time. The seats are very
comfortable pews, of latest patterl
with seating capacity of 300. The
Judges stand has been remodeled, 9
clerks desk with pigeon holes ano
book racks is conveniently located Oh
the left. the stenographer's desk OF
the right next to the witness stand
The floor is covered with fine i'm
ported linoleum back to the railing
which is meant to separate the sheer
from the goats, and we refuse to say
on which side the latter are supposed
to roam; rubber mating is laid IL
the aisles, the doors are hung OF
reversible hinges to swing noiseless
ly either way, the whole is heated b.
steam and lighted by electricity. L
is one OF the finest and most conven
iently arranged court rooms in tn
state.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

The township hoard OF Summit
township on last Saturday called a
special election for the purpose OF
voting on the proposition to work
the roads Of that township by the
contract system. The election is
called for Tuesday, February 2sth
The following Judges and clerks were
appointed to hold the election:
Judges: W. B. Tyler, Jas. l. Herrell
and A. g. Williams; clerks: William
seelinger, W. H. Dewesee and 7. +.
VIM.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05
Hamilton Herrell announces this

Hamilton Herrell announces this
week as candidate fov township
collector. Mr.. Herrell is an old citi-
zen of Butler, has always been an
active, handwriting Democrat, is a
very clever, courteous gentleman, will
make a strong race, and if nominat-
ed will be elected and fill the Office ac-
ceptably to the taxpayers.
We learn that our young friend
Clark Boxley has purchased a stock
OF groceries and gone into business
at Paola, Kansas. Mr.. Boxley was
with Williams Bros, in our city, for
several years and proved himself a
through salesman. He mastered the
details OF the business and will make
asuccess. He was very popular with
our people.
James R. Angle announces his can
didacy for constable Of Mt. Pleasant
township before the Democratic pri-
maries. Mr.. Angle is now filling out
the unexpired time OF Doug. Walden,
resigned, and is making a very eff
Gent and popular officer. He is
clever man and good Democrat and
will make strong candidate.
The big diamond drill will be start
ed on its mission OF exploration in
Mine No. 10 tomorrow. The mine
is ITO feet below the surface. and the
drill will be started at this level and
will be run down to depth of $50
feet below-perhaps deeper. The
mining company will know exactly
what there is under that point of the
earth at least when the drilling is
completed. Rich Hill Review.
Judge VIM. f. Hemstreet desires a
Reimbursement OF his splendid record
as Justice OF the Peace OF this town
ship by the Democratic primary on
the 2lst. Judge Hemstreet has
served the people in that capacity
long, faithfully and well, is convers.
ant with the laws that apply to his
office and administers them fearlessly
impartially and fairly. No better
man could be found for the Office.
The dance and card party given al
the Armory Hall by Misses Norma
Day, frankie Lisle and Nenon Dooley
was a decided success and a very en-
joyable occasion for those present
The Hall was tasteiully decorated
delicious lunch was served through
out the evening by Miss Nina War
mock. and light refreshments wer'
served. The young ladies PROVED
themselves delightful entertainers.
1 Our old friend William Baskeryill
/ for the Goth time sends US for re
, newal q crisp new one dollar bill.
I all the names on our splendid list G
| subscribers were equally AS thought
e iul as Mr.. Baskerville it would be
= great pleasure to run paper an
there would be no worry over wher
e the money was to come from to NEE
!: our paper bills and other expense,
4 It il our earnest wish that Mr.. B,,,
a kerville may continue to enjoy goo
!. health and prosperity for anothe
score Of pears, At least.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

Send for plats, descriptions, prices
and terms OF some OF the best alfalfa
and stock ranches in Northwestern
Kansas, ATKINSON & ATKEsoN,
13ot Butler, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

The Missouri State Bank has a
large amount OF idle money to loan
Parties wanting to buy stock OF de-
string money for other purposes can
be accommodated. ol-u
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

Desirable city and suburban prop
erty: also farms for sale at bargains
HART & EDRINGToN,
s12.1m West side square, Butler.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05
Court House Notes.

Judge Timmons of Lamar, No.,
here for Judge Graves Friday and
Saturday in the trial of the case OF
Broaddus vs. Wose. The suit wasfor
division Of land, and was decided in
favor OF defendant Wyse on demurrer.
Judge Jarrett OF Harrisonville,
held special term OF court Monday
and Tuesday In the trial OF the suit
between Max Cheering and Max Wei
ner. Cheering was tenant on Max
Weiner's farm in Summit township.
The two disagreed and the matter
was taken into courtand Judge Sam
Levy was appointed receiver. The
amount involved in the neighbor-
hood OF IS 900 and Judge Jarrett is
to adjust the matter between them.
PROBATE COURT.
Martha A. Coudra appointed exec
utrix OF E. B. Coudra, deceased.
W. Il. Allen was appointed admin
istrator Of the estate OF Sam'l W.
Sims, deceased.
L. @. Roberts made annual settle.
ment OF estate Of VIM. Alexander, de-
ceased.
RECORDERS OFFICE.
Since our last issue marriage IL
cences have been issued by Recorder
Lisle as follows:
John Milburn and Hattie Selderse,
both Of Hume; VIM. +. Palmer and
Mamie Curtis, both OF Hume; Henry
F. Stevens Of Prairie City and SUSIE
Steiner OF Pleasant Gap; Jas c. Ba
ker OF Arletto, Neb., and Myrtle Mil
Ter OF Amsterdam; John A. Clark and
Stella Wright, both OF Altoona; Jesse
l.. Brooks and Mary A. Sweezy, boil
OF Butler; Jas. York and Laura Gil
liam, both OF Rich Hill.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

WANTED All the old feather beds
In Bates county. LEE CULVER,
eff West Side Square.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

For SALE OR RENT-A good farm
of 20 acres, will take small payment
down. Also fine jack and three
fine mares for sale. j. B. DuvALL,
Butler, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1903-02-05

Eighteen head OF good farm mares
for sale. Terms, cash or on time
See or address, GEO l.. SMITH,
14.2t Butler, Mo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-07
.fAYORS FOOTBALL
WITH NOTIFICATIONS
Head Masters Forward Peti-
ton to Rules Committee.

NEW YORK Feb. "A petition
signed by more than seventy head mas
ters Of schools. having FOR its object
the modification Of the present playing
rules Of football has been presented TO
the intercollegiate football committee
The petition is one phase OF the move
menr for the adjustment of mass plays
and had its inception at a conference
held in connection with the meeting Of
the Head Masters Association in Boston
in December last. a committee was ap-
pointed. which drew up the following
circular letter.
The intercollegiate Committee ON
Football s-Geutlemen- The IN
dersigned head masters Of schools in
which fptbaII is played take this method
of urging Gpon your committee the de
sirability Of so modifying the presen,
rules as to eliminate. as far as Is pos
sible without sacrificing the game, the
Objectionable and dangerous features
that exist at the present time.
The objection to these features have
already been publicly made and We are
bringing forward no new proposition.
We, however. possess peculiar CppoTtu-
mites for observing in detail the effects
OF the game on those who play it, and
our experience with football teams made
up of boys below the college age shows
us. in their extreme form. the evil re-
suits of the game as at present played
We wish 10 express in emphatic
terms our judgment. based on expert
cuce, that football as al present played
Is too severe and too daugerus and our
belief hat il is possible. by modification
of the rules. 10 develop d style OF foot
ball HAT viii retain the unique and
characteristic advantages of the present
game without its most serious attendant
evils"
Tie petition was signed by almost
ever head master 10 whom il was sent
and the signatures represent ali The
/ leading football schools Of the East as
well as the champion schools Of the
/ West.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-07
HALF A PINT OF CREAM
COSTS DAIRYMAN s3c

Half . pint OF cream worth cents
cost Milton Jefries daiTyman. $50
in the Police Court this morning JEFF
fries was arraigned before Judge Kim
ball or charge OF larceny preferred
by Senator ". NJ. Stewart Of Nevada.
who, in addition to his duties as repre-
sentative Of his state in the upper house
OF Congress. is the owner OF a large
dairy farm in Virginia
Among the customers OF the Senator'S
dairy are a number Of the occupants
Of an apartment house on Street
northwest. where Jefries also delivers
milk For several weeks they have
failed to regularly receive their days
supply of cream
Yesterday. one Of them, a dyspeptic in
dividuaI whose patience and temper had
been soreIy tried by the absence OF
cream for his coffee and cereal at the
initial neal Of the day. lodged com
plant with Lieutenant Jordan. o. the
Eighth police precinct Policeman
Johnson was detailed 10 look into the
trouble. and was al the apartment house
al I o'clock this morning in citizens
clothes.
In court Johnson testified that he had
seen the cream delivered at the box
beneath the dumb waiter; that Jeffries
came in soon after. took The bottle and
was going toward the door when he ar
rested him.
This was denied by Jefries. who de
clared that 1t was necessary TO move
the bottle in order 10 send up milk to
his customers on the dumb waiter.
Judge KimbaII did not accept This eX-
PLANTATION. but imposed a fine OF $50. In
doing so he took occasion to say:
his IS not the first case of the kind
which has come before me. Ii is
practice which should be broken up. OF
all stealing. this stealing of milk by one
dairyman from another is the meanest.
a man expects cream for his morning
coffee. and ought to have It if he wants
it."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-07
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE DAWN THE WORLD OF SPORTS
PENN AND PRINCETON
IN DUAL MEET TONIGHT
Marks Resumption of Athletics Be
tween the Two Universities.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb 7.-PennsyI-
vania AMI Princeton Universities will
begin the resumption of athletic reIa-
lions with q dual gymnastic meet to-
night in Horticultural Hall This event
viii be the first competition in several
years between The two institutions.
Princeton had an unusually strong
gymnastic team last year. and the tndt-
cations are that it viii have the ad-
vantage Of the Quakers in tonights
meet The Pennsylvania team has three
men upon whom they principally rely
for their showing: Capt p. NJ. Kempf
who was the champion college gymnast
last year on the flying rings: z. L. Ella
son. on the parallel tars. and s B. Roe,
on the horizontal bar
The program Of the meet follows.
Princeton-Horlzonta bars-C. W.
/ HolJzhauer. F B. Vanderhoen. l. NJ.
Dunning Double trapeze-F G. wal
lower. F. T. BIaterman. Parallel bars
/ + s Granger, c. W. Holtzhauer, a.
( Childress. TumbIing-P T Jones a
Speir, W. 5. Lovett. F. 5. Granger. Fly
I ing rings-F. 5. Granger L. n Cunning.
If. c. WaIlowcr- Balancing trapeze-E,
/ Harrow.
/ Perasylvanta-Hor bars-P. NJ
Kembf. 2 l. Eliason. A 3. Roe. Club
Swinging W. Somerset Baton swing
/ ing-H G. Parker Parallel baTs-P. NJ
Kempf. T. l. Eliason. G. 4 DieterIe-
TumbIfng-P N Kempf E L EIiason,
/ G. A. Dieterie. F Scheiner. Flying rings
I-P. NJ Kempf. A b. Roe. E L. Eljason.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-07
YOUNG PETER" JACKSON
PUTS IT over GEORGE COLE
Baltimorean Had Opponent Almost Out
In the Third Round

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. If there had
been decision In the wind-up Of the
boxing show at the Aerial Club last
night between Young Peter" Jackson, OF
Baltimore. and George Cole. OF Trenton,
it would have been in favor of the form
cr. because Of the advantage he gained
in the third round and of being in the
best condition at the finish
In the first round Cole did all the
work and landed often on jackson. l.
was in the second round that Jackson
began to do damage by severely pound
ing Coles stomach in their numerous
cHnches. He followed up this kind or
work N the third which weakened Cole.
ard in a fierce mix-up the latter was
knocked clean of his feet Another
hard stomach blow took all the steam
out Of Cole. and the bell probably saved
him. Cole recuperated wonderfully dur
ing the minutes rest. and In the last
three rounds held his own There was
fierce fighting in these last three rounds.
Bob Dougherty was substituted for
Billy Devine TO meet Jack Bennett ia
the semi-finaL Dougherty began by
closing Bennett's left eye. but after that
he was knocked down six times in the
first round and so badly used up that
the referee stopped the contest
Danny Cein and Kid Decker fought an
even draw The second preliminary. be
tween Cyclone Bill" Larry and Black
Bill. was humorous farce. the former
laying down" at least twenty-five times
before he finally quit entirely IN the
fourth round
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-07

AMERICUS AND WILEY PUT
UP SPIRITED WRESTLING BOUT

Americas and Max Wiley met the I.y-
ceum Theater last night in one Of the
most spirited wrestling matches seea-
here this year The straugIe-hold waa
not barred. and all falls were 10 count,
either on or off the mat
The bout was rough at all times. and
the boys rolled al over the stage in af-
tempts TO secure effective holds. Once
Wiley essayed to secure the dreaded
straugie-hold on his opponent, but with
out avail. During he last minute OF the
bout Wiley cont~Bted himself by bealus
Americus ON The back o. the neck with
his forearm.
Tonight Jack Lynch has been matched
to meet Wiley in a rhirty-minute bout
for a purse Of $50. The man securing
he most falls in that time viii win The
purse
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-07
CLEARLY
BERHSTEIN'S MASTER


PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 7.-"Terry.'
McGovern clearly proved his superiority
over Joe" Bernstein in the bout at in
dustriaI Hall last night.
The former Featherweight champion
was in perfect condition and fought like
d whfriwind from start to finish. Ne
punished Bernstein severely. and it " as
only by cliuchirg and holding that he
latter managed 10 stay the limit. Bern
stein went down FIVE times. once in tho
fourth and twice each in the fifth and
sixth rounds. lie took the count twice.
The only time the fight took on the
sembIance Of contest was in the first
round Here Bernstein fought back
gamely and made McGovern vince under
fast blows to the head. But McGovern
kept boring in. and gradually he work
ed all the fight out Of his opponent.
From the second round On &c was all
NcGovern's. though in the third Joe
put a beautiful swing flush on Terry 3
face
Enraged a BeTstein's holding tactics.
McGoveTn worked like a Trojan TO finish
his man. Several times be dropped him
with vicious swings. but was unable 10
land the dral punch soporIfc-
The verdict Of the experts al lie
Tingside was that the years rest has
not deprived Terry" Of his speed and
hitting ability, and he should prove a
dangerous opponent for any OF the
/ featherweights. Corbett included. The
/ bout drew great crowd.
/ In the preiiminartes Eddie Williams
I seconds threw mp the sponge in the third
round Of the fight with Joe Reilly. Harry
/ Lenny. brother of Eddie Lenny. Ches-
! ter's champion featherweigit, went six
slow rounds with Pete McCIoskey.
+ Young Critic and Kid Williams boxed
six very tame rounds for men Of their
J caIiber.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-07
.REDFERN THE VICTIM
Of An UGLY FALL
Brief StumbIes and Throws Rider as
Sha Passes Under the Wire.

Arthur Redeem. considered by many
the best jockey IL the United states,
was the victim OF an ugly accident yes
to-day at the Crescent City track. lie
had the leg up on tho old mare BrieG.
Re brought his mount home winner.
but a few yards beyond the wire she
stumbled and fell Redeem, luckily.
went erer ser heed. He was picked Up
IN an iuseusitlc condition. It vas
Thought at first that be was seriously
hurt. He was carried TO the jockeys
room and medical aid was summoned,
but after d thorough examination The
doctors found that cut on his tongue
and several scratches on his face we're
the extent Of his injuries Redfern was
removed to his home. and late reports
as to his condition are favorable
Durnell &, Herr hold a contract over
him for tho baIarca Of the season. 1t
is probable that Nj Whitney viii or
der his crack jockey TO report at once
and thereby avoid any further chance
Of accidents that might deprive him Of
ReGfera's services the coming season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-07
CPEsT OF POLICE COURT.

judge K:mbalI imposed the maximum
penalty in several cases brought before
him in the United States branch Of the
Police Court today as follows.
Conway Jackson. assembling Mary
Warner. st00 fine or eleven months and
twenty nine days
Philip Fry. larceny Of q Jacket from
Amelia Fly. 500 fine or eleven months
and twenty-nine days in jail
Ernest Johnson. Larceny OF a bicycle.
Sl00 fine OF eleven months and twenty
nine days IN jail
months in Jail
Henson Martin, petit larceny. per-
sOnaI bond
James Wright larceny. continued
Charles Thomas. falling 10 support
his family, SO fine OF thirty days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-07
DisIocated Her Shoulder.

Mrs Johanna SodeTholm. OF Fergus
Falls. Mimi, fell and dislocated her shout
der. She had surgeon get il back IN
place as soon as possible. but it was
quite sore and panied her very much.
Her sor mentioned that he had seen
Chamberlain Pain Balm advertised for
surains and soreness. and she asked
him to buy her a bottle OF it, which he
did IL quickly relieved her and enabled
her to sleep which she had not done for
several days. The son was so much
pleased with the relief it gave his
mother that ne has since recommended
It to many others. For sale by Henry
Evans, Wholesale and retail. and al
druggists.