The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-01-04

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relatives and friends at Harrison
vile last week.
Jno. W. johnson and wife OF ash
ington, are visiting Mrs. Johnson's
father, Uncle Dick Andrews, ofSpruce
t,wpship They were citizens of this
county about twenty-five years ago.
We didn't just reduce prices on
sugar alone. The merchants Of But
lsr seem to think they are meeting
our prices. Call and see and decide
for yourself -Norfeet & Ream Inde-
pendent Grocery.
Mr.. and Mrs. B, L. Kemp, OF big.
gins, Texas. visited the family OF ].
N. Patty last week. Mrs Kemp is
the grand daughter Of Mr.. Patty.
Mr.. Keml 10 in the land business.
He left for home the first OF the week.
Henry Wise, one Of Bates count, g
big farmers and popular citizs ans, was
In the CRY Monday. He had just re.
turned from a hunting trip TO his
native state, Texas, where he annual.
ly goes in quest OF game and TO visit
relatives, old friends and look over
familiar scenes OF his boyhood days.
Chas R. 9adiord observed his an.
nualcustom Ola quarter ola century,
BY calling on the first day Of the year
and renewing, He sold his residence
property on Ohio street last week to
Doug. Walden. He and his vile will
take o western trip as soon as the
weather will permit in the spring.
Mrs. Nettie Ely has purchased
half interest in the Bazaar, on the
south side OF the square. She will
serve out her present contract with
the school board as teacher in the
primary department. Mrs. Ely has
taughs in our school for long term
OF years with the very best OF salts
faction.
Sam s. Spear, wife and daughter
Goldie, and father, Uncle Jimmy
Spears, OF Johnstown, returned the
last of the week from a visit to Cald
we'll, Kansas. Uncle Jimmy has two
sons and three daughters living near
that place, all doing we'll.
&c. Vandervoort and his young
son, Donald, spent Saturday anu
Sunday in Butler meeting old friends
and looking after properly interests.
Mr.. Vandervoort was formerly Mo.
Pac. sgent at this place, now be
holds similar position with the M
X. and I. at Joplin.
j. p. Edwards was host TO the fire
boys at an oyster supper at the
En- dres Cafe Oh Monday evening.
rwenty-three we're present and they
thoroughly enjoyed the feast and
smoke. MIR. Edwards thus showed
his appreciation Of The efforts of she
boys in saving his home from the
fla mes two weeks ago.
Judge William Cole called and had
his dates set ahead to 1907. Said
he had taken The TIMES for more
than u quarter OF a century and ex'
pected to take it as long as he lived
Such encouragement to thepublisher
from 80 substantial a citizen makes
him feel "chesty" and is certainly
appreciated.
Sheriff Moses B Morris informs
US that he will hot be a candidate
for re nomination. He expects t.
engage in other pursuits more to his
liking and has flattsriDg offer open
to him whenever he is in position
to accept it. 1t is MIR. Morris inten
tion to I'LL out his present term. HI
mas made must acceptable sheriff
and the records OF his office are il
excellent shape.
superintendent OF our public
schools, G. A. Burke, aud wife spent
she holidays at Sutherland, visiting
Mrs. BIS relatives and at Warrens
burg among relatives and friends
Prot. Burke is making very popular
superintendent and has endeareo
himself to the teachers and pupils
alike, and the schools are prospecting
under his guidance.
r. e Rohhins the DoDular and ef