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The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30
Lost Twenty Davs

Geneyn.-A Swiss woman who had
been missing twenty days has been
found in a gorge, where she fell frorl
high altitude. She has lost her rea.
son and Is reduced to a skeleton.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

The overproduction of French wine,
genuine and bogus, is almost as
fraught with peril as overindulgence
OF it.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

Let the perpetual knocker be sent
to the rock pile where his hammer
may be aptly employed making little
ones out of big ones.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

1t is said that Cleveland girls arc
smoking cigarettes to ward off mos
quitoes. That is not all they will ward
off
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

A Buffalo preacher says that hell is
full of peek-a-boo waists, so man can't
dodge the job of buttoning them even
after death
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

Julia Ward Howe says the world is
growing better but she is SIS, and
naturally can't go out much.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

A Georgia man shot the postmaster
because his mail was late. His de-
fense will probably be the unwritten
letter"
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

Are the people apathetic?" asks the
Kansas City Times. We don't know
as to that, but we can say that most Of
them are perspiring.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

The flea on the tail of the dog of the
wife of the wild man of Borneo will
doubtless be surprised to find that
motor cars have invaded the island.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

A fish got inside the bathing suit of
a fair Atlantic City bather. and caused
her to faint in the water. Now, would
you think it possible for fish to
squeeze into bathing suit?
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

Beer put up in tablet form looks
like another wicked side door contriv-
Rnce of the enemy.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

By the way, did you ever notice what
your toes think when fat woman
steps on them in the street car?
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

A man loves a woman because he
wants to. If he marries her it is be-
cause she wants him to.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

Anyhow, the proposed society of the
Sponsors of the United States navy
will include lot of pretty girls.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30

A man at Richmond, Ind, claims
that he has been able to earn but $1S
In the last seven years. Probably a
n0at-
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Most Important Happenings of the
Past Seven Days.
Interesting Items Gathered From all
Parts of the World Condensed
Into Small Space tor the Ben
eft of Our Readers.
crSona al.

PERSONAL.
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, grand
son of King Oscar, has arrived at the
jamestown exposition.
c. A. Warren, a farmer near Win
newood, Ok, while beating his wife
with revolver, was shot dead BY
tire wife's brother.
James Isabel, a farmer living near
Hydro, Ok, died from hydrophobia,
caIsed by the bite of a skunk.
Secretary of War Taft made n
speech at Columbus, o., which he
termed his political confession of
faith" in which he renews his belief
in a speedy revision of the tariff.
The Army of the Philippines in ses-
sion at Kansas City, elected Capt. II.
A. Grow, of Connellsville, Pa, as com
mander-in-chief.
William Jennings Bryan recently
addressed an audience of G,O0O per
sons at Plattsburg. Mo.
Rev. b. d. Conkling, shortly after
preaching n sermon at Lyons, Kan,
fell dead of heart disease.
Gen" Lewis Cass Fry, who COM
manded the Pacific Coast division of
Coxey's army in 1894, is dead at
Brice. Mo.
While on his way to speak at the
Rockford, ILL.,. chautauqua, the train
on which William ]. Bryan was tray
cling was wrecked but none of the
passengers was injured.
Former President Cleveland is re-
ported to have so far recovered his
health as to be able to travel.
Secretary of War Taft opened the
republican campaign in Kentucky
with an address at Louisville on the
race problem and general political
issues from a southern standpoint.
Postmaster McElroy of the national
house of representatives, is dead at
Delaware, Ohio. He was rs years
old.
The German empress was recently
injured by fall which will contine
her to her bed for several weeks.
James A. Finley of Chanute, has
been appointed judge of the Seventh
Kansas district by Gov. Hoch.
The wife of Lieut.. Won Bredow of
the German army, daughter of SEN
ator Newlands, of Nevada, died re-
Gently in Berlin.
Attorney General Bonaparte has
been invited to address the Missouri
State Bar association at its annual
meeting in Kansas City in September.
The Springfield herald., 1907-08-30
Miscellaneous.

Inc unal report VI lue lHNtSllSd-
ting committee regarding the frauds
in connection with Pennsylvania
new capitol building has been sub
mitted to Gov. Stuart with recon-
mendation that the attorney general
b instructed to begin proceedings
agairst the guilty parties at once.
Gov Conner, of Alabama, has given
the railroads of the state until Octo-
ber ! to comply with the new rate
law. After that date he will call the
legislature and urge the enactment of
more drastic laws.
The Western Federation of Labor
is considering a proposition to bring
n counter suit against the National
-lnufacturers' association charging
that body with conspiracy.
The board of county commission
ers of Shawnee county, Kansas, have
decided to test in the courts the con
stitutionality of the new state assess
ment and taxation law.
Secretary Cortelyou has announced
new plan to relieve the financial
stringency. Funds of the government
will be deposited at points where
the stringency occurs instead of in
lump sum in New York as hereto
fore. The object is to keep the
spectators from profiting by govern
ment aid.
Ex-senator ]. r. Burton, of Abilene,
and l.. c. Housel and ]. H. Yetter, of
the Topeka Capital, have purchased
the Salina, Kan, Union. The paper
will be made daily and Mr.. Burton
will have editorial charge.
A fire in Cincinnati recently burned
over several acres of ground and
caused a property loss of S750,000.
Evander McIver, a wealthy con-
tractor of Chicago, was recently
murdered and robbed on the streets
of that city.
The annual reunion of the National
Association of Mexican War Veterans
was recently held at jamestown, Va.
The New York Journal of Com
merce is authority for the statement
that Attorney General Bonaparte is
soon to leave the presidents cabi-
net
The entire business section of Port
land Ark, has been destroyed by fire.
Two old army comrades got into a
dispute in the G. A. r. hall at Victor
ia. Mo, and one of them stabbed the
other with an old rusty bayonet in
flicting a wound from which he died.
An outbreak of the foot and mouth
disease is reported among the cutie
in Ellsworth county, Kansas.
Sixty-two horses We're destroyed in
big livery stable fire at Massilion,
| Ohio.
Gov. Hoch of Kansas has refused
to accept the resignation of District
Judge Stilwell and has ordered him
to take a years vacation.
The annual meeting of the Missouri
Sheep Breeders association will be
held at the State Fair at Sedalia on
Governors Day, October 9.
fhe first shovel full of dirt was re-
| Gently thrown on the Cape Cod canal.
The plans for the canal date back 200
years.
Great Britain has accepted the pro
position of the United States to sub
| NIT the Newfoundland fisheries dis
pute to arbitration at The Hague.
| 1ne santa re mas opened II school
| for apprentices in the different de-
partments of railroading at Topeka
Gov Frantz of Oklahoma has is.
sued a proclamation calling upon the
reople to observe Labor day, Monday,
September 2, as a holiday.
A. Gibson, former president OF
| the board of trade at Omaha, Neb.,
| and founder Of the commercial club
of that city, is dead.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
Shot Through Wall.
Clinton Democrat.

Clinton Democrat.
Funeral services tor young man
named West, OF near Bloomington,
were conducted Monday at 2 p. m,
at the Catholic church by Rev. FIR.
Peters, FIR. Sheridan being absent
from the city.
Mr.. West was killed on Sunday at
the home OF his father by the acci
dental discharge Of a rifs. Mr..
Vests brother and sister were In the
next room cleaning rife when TICK.
ploded aud the bullet went through
the wall into the next room striking
young West squarely II the forehead
just rs be arose from his bed. He
died almost instantly
The body was brought to Clinton
Monday at noon. Interment was In
Englew 'od cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
OrGer Il PA ..leaslun.

STATE OF MISSOURI. L.,
County of bates. 90
In the circuit Court, Feb. term, 1908. Oct.
%, 1871
Cha,ity e. Ashby, Molle p Ashby,
~. ". Ashby, Eta j. Ashby and
Martha NJ. Ashby, plaintiffs,
leila h. sshby. sena +. Ashby, John
ID. Ashby and silas Ashby Defendants.
Order Of Publication.
NV at this day come the plaintiffs herein,
by their attorneys, Slvers Il Dawson, and file
their pet ton and AFFIDAVIT. alleging, anon &
other things that Defendants leila l.. Ashhy,
S,na L Ashby, John ID. Ashby and Silas
ishby, are not residents of the State Mis-
souri,:
Whereuron, it is ordered by the court, that
said def, ndbnts be- no flied by publication that
plaintiffs have commenced a suit against them
in this court, the object and general nature of
which is TO obtain decree of said court finding
and declaring the rights, title, interest and
estate OF the respective plrties, plaintiff an d
defendant rs above name In and TO the south
half OF the northwest quarter of section seven
"a township thirty eight ClS) Of range thirty
two (32) In Bates county, Missouri, (save and
except the railroad right of way as located on,
ovs and across said land) and for decree in
partition thereof. and for an order for the sale
of said real estate and division OF the proceeds
of such sale between the parties, plaintiff and
defendant herein In accordance with their re-
spective rights and interests in ssid real estate
as found and declared by the court, and that
unless the said leila L. Ashby. Sena 4. Ashby,
John ID. Ashby and Silas Ashby be and appear
at his court, at the next term thereof, TO be
begun and holden at she court house In the city
OF Butler In said county, on t. e first Monday
in February. 1908, and on or before the fret
day OF sal term, answer or plead to the petit
ton in said cause, the same will be taken as
con 'essed, and judgment will be rendered &C.
cordingly.
And 1t is further ordered. that copy hereof
be Published, according to law, in The BUTLER
WEEKLY TINES newspaper published In said
county Of Bates for four weeks successfully,
published at least ONE q week, the last inser-
ton to be at least thirty days before the first
day OF said next February term Of this court.
T. ID. EMBREE,
Circuit Clerk,
true copy from the record. Witness my
hand, and seal Of the Circuit Court OF
(sRAL.) Bats county, this 9th dav Of Novem-
Der, 1907. T. D. EMBREE,
Cat Circuit Clerk.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
Lincoln and the Demon Rum.

Is might naturally be supposed
that the last Lincoln story had been
told, yet new and delightful one Is
always cropping up, and apparently
the public never tires OF reading
them.
"Lincoln's Rum Sweat" IL the jan
uary MCCLURE's, has some new and
amusing first-hsnd stories by George
p. Floyd, proprietor Of the Spring
field hotel where Lincoln stopped In
1858 while stamping" the state OF
Illinois. The strain o! speech. max
ing was great and one night Lincoln
was carried home to the hotel in q
state OF collapse. Mrs. Floyd pro-
posed "a rum sweat" after an old
fashioned formula. well" said Mr..
Lincoln on hearing that the rum was
80 be applied externally, ''if you
think 1t will do me any good, just
crack your whip and On ahead Any
port In q storm; and, tell you, lam
mighty nnar 0verboard." Mr.. Floyd
tells how his wife went ehead and the
persprlng patient was finally put to
bed, The next morning, to our
surprise, Mr., Lincoln made his APP
pearance bright aud early, We ask
ed how he was feeling Why, said
he, i am feeling like n two year old.
lean jump u fye,rail fence riVhtnow,
| swannyl I've heard Of folks drink
ing liquor and rubbing their bodies
wish the bottle for ailments, but |
never yet heard OF driving the stuff
through the pores Of the hide to get
u man full. II Mrs, Floyd would
only in Us Ia this campaign and
prescribe for me-. think W. could
beat out Judge ID uElAs slick aud
clenn.'"
There are one or two characteristic
Lincoln stories in this sketch, which
closes with paragraph on l.ilcol! +
attitude toward the South;
81 have not suffered by the
South, he said: 4 have suffered with
the South. Their pain has been my
pain; their loss has been my loss.
What taey have gained ! have gain.
al. ~
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
H0uChins is Sued
By Democrat Co.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dee Suit Was
tilnd in .lustirr ;inOdnlI's court here
~ the Democrat Printing Company
10 collect SllT.2I alleged tu be- dur
from James ilouchiu Tor printing
and advertising. The account dates
!,om january, 1908, mp 70 the pres
pnt time.
"We brought shis suit, said Mr.
Gold nan, "because Mr., Houchin
owes lis the money. He has offered
~ pay IL part " 1t, but claims thst
part e 1t IL not correct This We
dispute, and uur books show tha'
he owes ~ the amount sued Tor
Spo,l Hr.hv declIaed tn discuss
the suit II, is y company matter,
he said 'fa which | have no indiyiH
ual interest y
MIR. HOuChin waR out If the city
The filing # this suit revives inser
est in the suit brought several days
ago by Mr.. Houchin to recover $500
on a note given by Musby and Gold.
man in January, 1904. for money
loaned them 30 secure the influence
~ the Democrat Tor she nomination
OF Folk for Governor.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
His Married Life Was Brief.
X. c. Times.

X. c. Times.
For quick divorce, John f. How
ard, 81 years old, the owner Of q
sales barn Tor horses ut 1911 East
Ninth street, probably holds the rec
ord OF she Jackson county circuit.
November I he married Myrtle
Moore, 20 years old. The wedding
ceremony was performed in Lesven-
worth. Day before yesterday, orior-
ty-one days after the Wedding, he
brought suit in the circuit court for
divorce. Yesterday his wiie's attor
ney appeared in court and said the
divorce might be granted immediate
ly without contest II the Judge
would take 1t up.
On the witness stand Howard said
his happiness in mstrimony lasted
only about ten days. They lived as
1924 Olive street.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
Order OF Publication

STATE OF MISSOURI =.
County OF Bates.
In the Circuit Court, February term, 1908 In
Vacation NOVEMBER q, 1907.
Florence Roper. Plaintiff.
Louis Roper, Defendant
Order Of Publication.
Now at this day comes the plaintiff herein,
by her attorneys, Silvers 4 Dawson, and files
her petition and afidavit, alleging, among
other tnings that defeno ant Is not resident Of
the State Of Missouri:
Whereupon, 1t 10 ordered by the clerk in
vacation, that said defendant be notified by
publication that plaintiff has commenced q suit
against him In this court the object and gener-
vorce on the grounds: that the defendant on
numerous occasions cal led plaintiff vile names,
and his conduct towards plaintiff was % cruel
and earbarous a. 70 endangy she life Of this
plaintiff; and for the further reason that de-
PENDANT became an habitual drunkard and fall
ed and refused to properly support bis wife,
and that unless the said Louis Roper be and
appear at this court, at the next term thereof,
the city Of Butler, In said county on the first
Monday In February, 1875, and on or before
the hrst day Of said term, snswer or plead to
the petition In said cause, the same will be TAX
en- as confessed, and Judgment will be render.
And IL is further ordered. that copy hereof
be published, according 10 law, In TEE BUTLIR
wERKLY TINES, Q newspaper publit he'd In said
countv OF Bates for four weeks SUCCESSFULLY,
published st least once q week, the last inesr-
lion to be ct least thirty days before the 6rst
day Of said next February term Of this court.
T. d. EMBREE,
Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record. witness my
hand, and seal OF the Circuit Court Of
lsEAL) Bates county, this 9th day OF Novem.
Der, 1907. T. d. EMBREE,
cat Circuit Clerk.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
Attorney Acquitted
Of Bribery Charge.

Versailles, Mo Dec. Is The jury
In trial Of the case against F. NJ.
Carter, an attorney Of Versailles, to-
day returned verdict Of acquittal
upon the charge Of bribery.
The case was tried before "A.
Denton, Of Butler, Mo-. special Judge.
N. T. Gentry, Of the Attorney Gen.
erals Office, prosecuted the Gaze. The
defense was presented BY Attorneys
john F. Gibbs and H E. Nevill, OF
Versailles, and Sid C. R?ach, Of Linn
Creek
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
Order EQUALIZATION

STATE OF MISSOURI, Is
|. county of Bates.
In the Circuit Court, February term, 1905.
Oct It'll, 1907.
]. Burl Holland. Plaintiff,
Leots Ohio Holland, Defendant.
Order OF Publication.
Now st this day comes the plant therein b.
his attorney, Dewitt c. Chsstsin, and dies his
petition and sffdavit, alleging, among other
things that defendant, Leota Ohio Holland, Is
on-resident Of the state OF Missouri:
Whereupon. Ii lie ordered by the court. that
said defendant be notified by publication that
plaintiff has commenced q cult sgsinst her in
this court, the object ard general nature Of
which is 10 obtain decree OF divorce from the
defendant on the grounds that she hiss offered
the plaintiff such indignities as 10 render his
condition in life intolerable in this: That de-
PENDANT. without the knowledge OF the plain.
till, knowingly rec lived the attentions OF lewd
and immoral men; that che permitted and ia-
vited men TO visit her In the absence OF the
plaintiff. That defendant on the - day OF
January, 1901, committed adultery with one
John Doe, whose real name IL unknown 10
plaintiff: That defendant on Feb 10, 1907 (,
without any cause or warning left plaintiffs
home and went away with one Cruce Mason 10
the state Of Washington and there lived togeth
er as husband and wife, and that unless the
ssid Leota ohio Hol ard be and appear AZ this
court, at the next term thereof, TO he begun
and holden at the court house In the city OF
Butler, in said county, on the fret Monday In
February, las ard on or before the first day
of aid term, answer or plead 10 the petition In
said Gauss, the same Will be taSen as confessed,
and Judgment will he rendered accordingly.
And Il is further ordered, that copy hereof
be published. according TO law, in 1uE BUrLSR
WEEKLY TINS. a newspaper published In said
County OF Bates for four weeks successfully,
published at les once week, the last inser.
lion to be NJ least thirty days before the nrsi
day of said next February term Of this court.
I. ID. EMRREE,
Circuit Clerk
A true copy from thu record, Witness my
hand, and seal of the Circuit Court Of
tSEAI) Bates cnuaty, this 9ird day Of Novem-
Der, l9V1. I. ID. EMBREE,
6-lt Circuit Clerk
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
Order 81 Publication
sTATEoF MISSOURI. }

SIS
County of Bates
In the Circuit Court of Bates County, Missouri
in Naca,, n December 9TH, 1907.
The State of Missouri at the relation and 10
the use OF lancy & Combs, Collector of the
Revenue OF Rates County in the state of Mis-
souri,, plaintiff VS.. Henry Walter, defendant,
civil action for delinquent taxes
Now a. this day Gomez the plaintiff herein by
her attorney before the Clerk of the Circuit
Court OF Bates County in the stat Of Missouri
IN vacation and files her petition, stating
among other things that the above named de-
frndaat, Henry Walter is q non resident of the
State of Missouri
Nhc, eupon il is ordered by the clerk in vaca-
ton that the defendant be notified by publica-
ton that plaintiff has commenced suit against
HIM in this court by petition the object and
general nature OF which Ia to enfore the lien of
the state OF Missouri for the delinquent taxes Of
the year INA amounting In the aggregate to the
sum oft2 cents together with interest, costs,
commissions and fees upon the following de.
scrihed tracts of land situated in Bates county
Missouri, to-wit;
Lots and IN block 20 in Rich Hin Town
Co. 8 Let al ,ition 20 Rich Hill, and that unless
the said defendant he and appear at the next
term ot this court tn be begun ami holden In the
city a. Butler, R.tes cuVnty, Mlsso ri, on the
first Monday in February, 1905 and on or before
the llrrt day thereof, aud plead TO said petit
ton according 10 law the same " i'll be taken as
confessed and Judgment rendered according to
the UT yer of saia petition and the above de-
scribed real estate sold TO satisfy the same
And II Is further ordered by the clerk afore-
said tina, copy hereof be published In TuE
BUTLER NEEkLY TIMES, q weekly newspaper
printed and published in Bates county, Mis-
souri, for four weeks successfully, the last in
srrtion 10 BE- at least thirty days before the first
day of I'll" next term of said court. A true
copy of the re- cord.
Witness my hand as clerk aforesaid
(sRALl with the seal o! said court hrreunto af-
liked. Done at Office in Butler on this
the 9TH day OF December, 1907.
at L ID EMBREE, Circuit Clerk.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26
NOtice.

Notice is hereby given, that letters of admin
istration upon the estate of John ID. Woody
deceased, have been granted 10 the undersign-
ed, by the Bates County ProbateCourt,i in Bates
County, Missouri bearing date the SOth day
of November 1907.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to us for allow
ance, within one year from the date of said let
tiers, or they NAV be precluded frorn any bene-
1T OF such estate; ana If said claims be not
exhibited within two years from the date Of
the publication of this notice. they will be Tor
ever barred MARY j. WOODY,
c. W. WOODY,
cat Administrators,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-12-26

IL IL not surprising that the price
o! ioOd.stuffs Is stiff and more likely
to 20 up than Gowu. The Depart
ment Of Agriculture has made - care
ful estimate OF the production OF
corn, buck wheat, potatoes, etc and
in almost every instance reports that
the average yield per acre is less this
year than last, with the exception OF
tobacco which can hardly be called
foot-stuff" The preliminary re-
turns for corn indi,ate q yield Of
about 1853, 1872 900 bushels or an
average II 26 bushels per acre, com
pared with An average yield OF 30 3
bushels In 1906 when the final esti
mate placed the crop 1927 ,41G,00
bushels. The preliminary estimate
Tor potatoes Is given as 95 3 bushels
per acre against 1922 bushels in
1906; buckwheat II 9 bushels per
acre against 1876 bushels In 1906;
tilxseed 9 bushels against 10 2 bush
els per acre last year. The produc-
tion OF rice shows material in.
crease, 80 l bushels per acre against
81 bushels last year, which gives a
total estimated production of 21,-
$4,000 bushels against II 1855, 900
in 1906 The Department estimates
there will be GAS, 213,OOO pounds OF
tobacco produced, the average yield
being S5S 3 pounds per acre. The
production last year was $50, 429,.
600 pounds at an average OF S57 2
pounds per acre Missouri Agricul-
tural College Farm.