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BUTLER, MISSOURI. WEDNESDAY JULY 7, 1886
NO. 32
A MURDERER'S MISSIVE.
hlT. Writes an Interesting
Letter to Ilin Son iii California.
'ftwiUwtamling he Must Swing he
till Maintains that he is Innocent.
Clinton, Mo., Tulv I. This morn-
John T. Leabo asked constable
flaway to request a' democrat re-
er to call on him, as he had.
ething he wished to say to the
ob!ic. The reporter visiteu trie
3 and found Leabo in good spirits,
nd after a hearty hanci-shane Rave
lengthy statement, the substance
which will be published soon.
also gave the reporter a letter to
m little boy in California, as fol
Clinton, July ist, 1SS6.
Hh Dear Little Johnny Boy :
These two books I present to you
gas present and token of tny love
jforyou. Will you accept tnem as
it lame, and may they ever be iresh
I
ha your memory, and when you are
looking at these books think of one
bo o carefully arranged them for
mi . I 1. . . t
yOO. ine picture uook is iur yuu 10
look at and amuse yourself while in
jour youthful days, but the one with
he president's marriage in is ior you
Weep to remember that our i'resi-
Jtnt was the first man that was ever
airricd in the White House. He
wti married on the second day ot
June, 1SS5, and about the first ot
April of the same year your Grandpa
Ltabo took you to California to live
Jwith your Aunt Belle Price, and on
',nc2:st, 1SS6, the supreme court
iffirmed the decisi6n of the lower
court at Butler, Bates county, Mo.
where I was charged with murder-
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j;ing my wue, your moiner, wnicn is
JfcVillir fn1i nnil n nut tin inli nn inr .
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She committed suicide hy taking a
I dose of laudanum ar.d then lump
Z into a well and drowning.
You was ust one year old two
fldays before your mother s death,
fllou was born the 17th day ot De-
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wmoer, 1003, ana me uay aiier your
Bother's death I was arrested, charg
ed with murder in the first degree
tod was convicted. Then I took
the case to the supreme court at Jef- 1
Krson Aiy ; mere me case was ar
ned and sent back to Butler tor a
w hearing. The case was tried
tgiiain lune, 1SS4, 'which resulted
in a hung lury. Then the rase was
tried again in November, the jury
tendered a verdict of guilty ot mur
der in the first degree. Then I took
the case to the supreme court the
ttcood time, which was affirmed.
y Johnnie, my darling boy, believe
me as I will give you a true and cor
rect statement of the death of your
mother. She was deranged at times.
nd when so she often tried to kill
Wrulf. Her own mother acknowl
edged on the witness stand that she
just in time to keep her from
drowning herself in her own well at
Butler before we were married, and
I was just in time to save her from
hanging herselt about two weeks be
fore she drowned herselt in the well.
1 could tell you a great deal more in
prd to this sad affair, but I think
wt I have told you enough to coa
wee you that I am wrongtully ac
u uut come what may, my
Ming boy, I shall meet it like a
Bn. They can take my life, but
y cannot take my soul . I have
0 tear of being punished in the next
Wld to tome, for what is charged
gainst me here.
And now I will say to you, my
ng, if we never meet each other
?in in this unfriendly world, be a
Koodboyand always tell the truth,
nd promise .r.e that you will never
wn swear or use tobacco, and
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f w ever Diess you. 1 will now
JVTgood bye, my darling little boy,
wuremembar that I love you.
From your papa,
John T. Leafo.
Walnut Township.
The celebration at Foster passed
off quietly and in good order, with j-
out a single disturbance or' break in
programme The attendance was
very large. 1 he number present
being estimated a, from 4,000 to I
,000. The exercises of the fore
noon consisted ol instrumental and
vocal music and the reading ot the
declaration ot independence, by Dr.
Williams, of Foster. Alter a boun
tiful repast w as served the mass of
people were entertained by the Hon.
John A. Brooks, of Warrensburg.
He delivered his big speech the
same that he delivered about one
year ago, a good prohibition speech.
We think from all indications that
the Hon. expects to be governor of
Missouri, before many campaigns
shall have passed ; but we think he
will have to join some political party
before he gets there as we do no1
think we ever heard or read of a
man being elected Governor without
taking sides with some political
party. He spoke of the wonderful
trickery going on in the old parties,
but we think a new party would be
guilty of the same, in order to "get
there."
Nine men out of every ten in tlv.s
part of Bates county are for Gaiut
for congress, the tenth is for Stone
and none me for Parkinson, as it is
generally understood that the Par
kinson move is only a trick to get
Stone elected, and the people have
gotten tired of trickery. We think
that when a man is quatified to fill
an office and wants it he will ask for
it. If an office is not worth asking
tor it is not worth having. Nig.
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BUTLER
I QOLI MILLS
Brinsi in your Wool.
plojed
Having em-
Buter
woolen Mills
0. BRANDT,
A man ot3 vears experience in
the business and recently Fore
man ot the Joplin Woolen Mills
to superintend the
would to the Wool Growers ot
Bates and surrounding counties
that we are about ready for busi
ness. We will do all Kinds ot
CUSTOM WORK,
ijnch as
ROLL CARDING
CARDING & SPINING
AND WEAVING,
iu the very best ot ordei and guarantee
satisfaction. WorK shipped trom a dis
tance will be received at the depot and
prompt attention given to its return.
MarKet price paid tor Tub Washed
Wool .
-5 tf Uutler, Mo. May 19, iSSy
J. FISHER.
CATTERLIN & LEGG,
Want to say to the Farmers that they are
determined to sell their superb stock of
HAND-MADE .
CARRIAGES
SPRING
WAGONS
Wo
are
ottering
POULTRY
greater bargains dur
ing ow Cash clearing
sale than ever before,
in order to convert
merchindise into Cash
and have therefore
resolved to make this
a Cash clearing sale.
Sam Levy.
Well SHid.
Bates couty's member of the Con
gressional committee will tavor Rich
Hill as a suitable place for holding
the Congressional convention. Rich
I ill had spoken first, consequently
no other point in the county should
present any claims, as it would serve
to defeat them both. There has
been ample opportunity for other
points to 4speak out in meeting."
Nothing has been said, and the com
mitteeman from this county has giv
en his pledge to vote for Rich Hill
first, last and all the time. We do
not merely favor Rich Hill because
t is in the county, but because it is
convenient to a majority ot the coun
ties ot the district, they have good
hotel facilities and other accommo
dations to suit. We like Lamar, we
like Osceola snd other places, but
re will say to the boys throughout
the district that a plendid time will
be had at Rich Hill. The people
are whole-souled, not narrow minded.
Democrat.
I am permanently located in Dutler and
am prepared to purchase and
pay the.
HIGHEST PRICE IN CASH
FOR. GOOD
CHICKENS. TUSKEYS, DUCKS, &C.
And I want and will take all that can
be brought to me.
Can be tound at Bennett, Wheeler &
Cu's store.
James Smith.
AND NOW OFFER THIER
$165 LIVERY BUGGIES AT $125.
And will Give 3, 6, or 9 Months Credit
Trustee's Sale.
Whereas, John A. Fender and Malinda
Fender, hfsjwite, by their deed of trust,
dated January ist, 1SS5, and r;corded in
the recorders office within and tor Bates
county, Missouri, in Book No. 3J, page
516, conveyed to the undersigned trustee
the following described real estate, lying
and being situate in the county ot Bates
and state ot Missouri, to-wit:
The north half of the southwest quar
ter, and the southeast quarter ot the
southwest quarter ot section five (5), in
township" thirty-eight (3S) ot range
thirty-three (33), containing 120 acres
move or less.
Whicii conveyance was made in trust to
secure the payment of one certain note,
tully described in said deed of trust; and
whereas, default has been made in the
pavmer.t ot the annual interest accrued
on said note, which default caused the
whole debt so secured to tall due as pro
vided in said deed ot trust, and which
debt is now long past due and unpaid.
Now, therefore, at the request ot the
legal holder of said note, and pursuant
to the conditions of said deed of trust, I
will proceed to sell the above described
premises at public vendue, to the highest
bidder tor cash, at the east front door ot
the court house, in the city of Butler,
county of Bates and state of Missouri, on
Thursday, July 15th, 1SS6,
between the hours of 9 o'clock in the
forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon
of that day, for the purposes ot satisfying
said debt, interest and costs.
F. M. ALLEN,
Trustee .
G
ANPFR c,,red witlioatknile
CCt X A month and board for 3 live
Ojtvoung men or ladies, in each
county. Address P. W. Ziegler Co.,
Chicago, ill.
or pain, 25yrs' practice. Treat
an
ences. 1
locateti. Call on or address
chrome diseases. Rent at
references. Book sent free. Permanently
Drs. CARTER & RAMSAY,
1111 Main Sr.,
Kansas City, Mo.
3-lm
rjy w. silvers.
ATTORNEY - LAW
Will practice in Bates and adjoining
counties, in the Appellate Court at Kansas
City, and in the Supreme Court at Jeffer
son City.
IOffice North Side Square, over
a.. mc Bride's. 3itf
7 Wr. GRAVES,
Notary -:- Public.
Office with Judge John D. Parkinson,
west siae square, JJutler, Mo.
All Sales at our
great cut pviccs must
be spot Cash.
S. Levy & Co.
To the question, 4Have you ever
been intoxicated ?" a Californian be
in examined lor life insurance an
swered: "It is just this way: I was
born the Fourth of uly, this country
was born the Fourth ot July, and I
was with Grant when Vicksburjj
capitulated the Fourth of July; and
MONEY!!
MONEY.
Parties wanting to borrow money on Farms
remember
1st. That we can lend money cheaper than
anybody.
Snd. In any sum from $100 to 810,000, and on
time from six months to five years.
3rd. Interest and Principal can be made pay
able at any day and interest stopped.
4th. Have almost a million dollars already
loaned and doing a larger business than ever
5tty. We keep money on hand to loan so if yon
have good security snd clear titles you don'
have to wait.
6th. VTe have two sets of Abstract books made
by different parties and make Abstract of Titles
by one set and compare with the other and can
thus make Abstract of titles that are absolutely
correct and we will stand responsible for them
7th. Have been here a long time and expect
to slay awhile longer.
Sth. Make loans wita or without Commission.
9th. Invite you to come and see us and have
ourterms, rates and etc. explained to you before
making application elsewhere.
loth Our office is with the Butler National
Trustee's Sale.
Whereas, John Blie and Mary A. Blize,
his wife, by their deed of trust, dated
February 16th, 1SS5, and recorded in the
Recorder's office within and tor Bates
county, Missouri, in BookNo. 3J,page 556,
conveyed to the undersigned trustee the
following described real estate, King and
being situate in the county ot Bates and
state ot Missouri, to-wit:
The south halt ot lot one in the south
west quarter of section eighteen, and the
west half ot the northeast quarter and
the north three-tourths of the north halt
ot lot one in the northwest quarter, and
the east two-fifths of the south tourth of
the north half of lot one in the northwest
quarter, and the cast two-fifths of the
south halt ot lot one m the northwest
quarter, and the east two-fifths of the
north halt ot lot one in the southwest
quarter, all in section 19, in township
thirty-nine C.?9) of range twenty-nine
(20), containing 15(1 acres more or less,
which conveyance was made in trust to
secure the payment ot one certain note,
fully described in said deed ot trust; and
wheieas, default has been made in the
payment ot said note and the accrued
interest thereon, now long past due and
unpaid. Now, therefore, at the request
ot ti;e legal holder ot said note, and pur
suant to the conditions ot said deed of
trust, I will proceed to sell the above
described premises at public vendue, to
the highest bidder tor cash, at the east
front door of the court house, in the city
ot Butler, county of Bates and state of
Missouri, on
Thursday, July 15th, 1SS6,
between the hours ot 9 o'clock in the
forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon
of that day, tor the purposes of satisfying
said debt, interest and costs.
F. M. ALLEN,
Trustee .
Mortgagee's Sale.
1 ft ess, U. . Crow and C. Crow, did, tiy
their certain chattel mortgage, dated April 2Sth.
ls;, and ttuly acknowledged, executed ai d
delivered to the umlenugned , on April iy, !.,
an.l duly recorded in book No. 37. at iiaire .VS.
ot the Mortgage Keeord of Bates county, Xtio-
Buun, uii nam aoove menuonea date, sell,
assign, transfer and set over tothenndentignvd
the following described property, to-wit:
Ihirtv-six bead of hogs, weighing about one
hundred pounds eash, marked with crop o
ieuear;one large red cow, four years old; two
large rone cows. 4 veara old: 1 hv hiikItmii
old, 1 brown horse, abont4or5 vears old; I new
three inch farm wagon; one red steer, two years
old; three two year old heifers; nve cows with
caives, soia oy said second party to said and
party to secure the payment of certain promis
sory notes In said chattel mortgage fully de
scribed. And whereas, default nan been made
in the uavment of certain notes and Intprekt tn
said chattel mortgage described, the said W .
II. Payne, the undersigned, bv virtue of the
terms of the said chattel mortgage, and the
power in mm vested, aid elect and declare iht
whole sum therein described to become Imme
diately dne and payable. And whereas, th
said notes in said mortgage described are not
fully paid and satisfied, therefore the under
signed having taken possession of said property
will, on
Saturday, July 10th, 1SS6,
bet ween the hours of 9 o'clock in the forenoon
and 5 o'clock in the afternoon of that day, on
the public snuare in the citv of Butler, conntr
of Batus and state of Missouri, sell at Dublin
auction to the highest bidder for cash, all ot
the above described property, or so much there
of as may be necessary to satisfy said debt,
interest and co st s. . H. P.VYNE,
Mortgagee.
Order of Publication.
STATE OF MISSOURI, j
ss.
siiSffliLLs
Will be held in Butler, Bates county, Missouri, at the
JElli-:- Horn-:-8table,
July 10, 1
By the following named breeders: S. C.
McCutchen, J. H. Allison and F. M. Golla
day. Right, title and pedigree will be guar
anteed to any one who purchases said ani
mals. This stock will be sold off of the
grass, they have not been pampered. They
are in fair condition for service.
Safe will Commence at 1 o'clock, Sharp.
Cocsrr of Batks,
la the Probate Court for the comity of Bates,
aiay term,
Samuel C. Marshall, Administrator of Win. E.
Marshall, deceased.
Order of Publication.
Samuel C. Marshall, administrator of Wm.
K. Marshall, deceased, presents to the court
his petition, praying for an order fur the sale of
so much of the real estate of said deceased as
will pay and satinfy the remaining debts due
bv said ebtutc, and yet unpaid for want ol
sntlicient assets, accompanied by the accounts.
lmlu and inventories required by law 111 sucU
cast"; on examination w hereof it Is ordered:tb(tl
all persons interested in the estate of said
deceased, be notified that application as afore
said lias tieen niHde, and unless the contrary ie
shown on or before the lirot day of the lie At
term of this court, to be held on the second
Monday of August next, an order will be made
for the sale of the whole, or so much of the real
estate of said duceased as will be sufficient for
the payment of said debts; and it is further
ordered, that this notice be published in some
newspaper in this stute, for lour w eeks brfore
the next term of this court.
STATE OF MISSOTUI,
Cocstv of Bates,
I.Sam K. Hawkins, Judge of the lr(,lutc
Court, held in and for said county, hereby cer
tify that the foregoing is a true copy of the
original orJer of publication therein referred
to, as the same appears of record in my office.
Witness mv hand and the s-al of suid court.
lone at office lu Butler, the mil
Seal J day of June, A. U. im.
SAM F. HAWKINS,
i'.Ut Judge of Probate.
Trustee's Sale.
Whereas, James A. Smith, by his deed f
trust, dated March 1.1th, IK-6, and recorded In
the-Uecorder's office within and for Bates county
Missouri, in Book No, 40, page S)T7, conveyed
to the undersigned trustee the following de
scribed real estate, lying and being situate la
the county of Bates and state or Missouri,
to-wit:
Lot two (-J) in the northwest quarter of sec
tion thirty and six (") acres offof the east
eml of lot two (i) in the southwest iusrter of
section nineteen In, in township forty 140
of range twenty-nine 4W, containing (iarr-
more or less.
Which conveyance was mode In trust to se
cure the payment of one certain note, fuliy
described in said deed of trust; and whereat.,
default has been made in the payment of said
note and accrued interest thereon, now long.
past due and unpaid. Now, therefore; at the
request of the legal holder of sai4ote, and
ursuam to tneconunions 01 bbiu ihv ioi vrunw,
will liroceed to sell the aliove desonwed prem
ises at public vendue, to the highest hidder for
cash, at the east front door of the eWt house,
in the city of Butler, county of Bates, and state
of Missouri, on .
Thursday, July lth, i366t
between the hours oro o'clock in the forenoon
and 5 o'clock in the afternoon of that day, for
the purposes of satisfying said debt, interest
and costs. r. M. ALLEN,
Trustee.
Notice oi Final Settlement.
Notice is hereby given to all creditor
and others interested in the estate of
Stephen Mathews deceased, that I, W.
K. Mathews, administrator ot said estate,
intend to make fir.al settlement thereof,
at the next term of the Bates count
Probate Court, in Bates countr, state of
Missouri, to be held at Butler on the 9th
day ot August, 1SS6.
W. K. Mathews,
Administrator.
Notice to Contractors.
Sealed proposals will be received by the But
ler School Board tip to noon Jnly 1Mb for pur
poses as follows:
1st. To deliver rood shape 130 cubic yards
r.fH;ri t th went school bnildinff.
Snd. To furnisli new naaterea iiacuoru
of the best quality in all the rooms of the east
school building, said bid to be by the square
JA1?- . . ,,,
Sa. 10 iurniBii uj uv iow
with sw ivels in center with nuts and threads on
same, feaidrods to be 1 inch in diameter-,
to have flat heads not less than 3 Inches in
diameter, also 16 iron washers for said rods
to be not less than S-4 Inches thick, S4 inches
long and 6 inches wide. The bid on said rods
and washers to be oy tne fooi. unesu measure
r. M. Wtatt.
Com. on whool honwa
to get through with the se three cele- Eank- Uouse Block-Entler- Mo
brations m one .iy fills me pretty j WALTON & TUCKER
full." I Land Mortgage Co.
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niaid. owtflrore. .:- t
1 at the request of the legal holder of said note
and Durauantto ice conditions 01 saia uwi vi . r
trust, I will proceed to sell the above described 79 ' .
premises at public vendue.to the highest bidder . JV
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m ...if 1 1 il 1V h.th. -itf of Butier. countr of Bates &fT
onus 01 saie. (fsisn. or six inonrns cvpaut :T?;,;viiisuri. on . a
Trustee's Sale.
Whereas, JamesT. Gorrell and Sallie Gor
rell his wife, by their deed of trust, dated
September 13th, 13, and recorded in the
Recorder's office within and for Bate
county, Missouri, In book So. l, page 401,
conveyed to the undersigned trust" the follow
ing described real estate lying and being situate
in the county of Bates and state of Missouri,,
to-wit :
Lots Jfos. one n and two (2), In Block
one hundred and one (131) in the city of Riot
Hill. Bates county. Mo.
Which conveyance was made in trust to se
cure the payment of one certain notejfully de
scribed in said deed of trust; and whereas, de
fault has beea made in tne payment ot sawi
note and the annual interest tnereon necruei.
now long past dne and unpaid. Sow therefore.
with bankable note bearing ten per cent,
from date.
the enrwwes of satisfying said ler.t, invm rj,
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and 5 o'clock in the afternoon of that day.
Friday, August G:h, iSSS, J 9m ZA
between the hours of S o'clock in the fores'.!? iL V
r