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r 1 m 1 BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES mrNoTiCK to teacher: Public Ex amination for the benefit or those per son Jeirlngto teach in Bates county, will he held on the 3d Saturday of each month in the Ohio street school house, Butler, Mo., and on the ml Saturday of each month in the West side school house, Rich 11)11, Mo., the examination com mencing each day at 0 o'clock, A. M. W. W. GRAVES. County School Commissioner. LOCAL ITEMS Circuit court will convene next Monday. Pharis & Hon shipped a car load of potatoes to Sanantonio, Texas, Monday. M. S. Arnold and wife, of Clay A .1- county, aio., are visiting their sou, O. D. Arnold, of Summit township. Presiding Elder Briggs, of the M. E. church (south) preached two ex cellent sermon h Sunday. Mr. McVeigh, of Hannibal, is vis iting his son, J. W. McVeigh, our popular lumberman. The cold wave seems to have struck the cut off and the Rich Hill dummy liu . c. a tit , a Tl.1 n.. iiiariui ' ruuu u, ui ioiuuucga, via-, cut open a deer he had killed and discovered two curious stones in the animal's stomach. They were found to be madstones, and have since been used with success. ror a whole year we have been Walls & Holt have reinodel d and giving our readers a large amount f handsomely paiu ted the interior of their drug room and now have one Gannon, the Illinois murderer, captured at Rich Hill last week, and who escaped from the sheriff of Vandalia, 111., at Sedalia was re captured at "Windsor, Mo., by the marshal of that city. A. G. Sherwood and wife, who have been absent from the city about one year visiting in New York state, returned home last week, and will probably make Butler their future home. reading matter. Now is th when the printer gets Lis takes," and we are sure oa, will not complain if w- gi w vei tiser a showing lor a ! w -ason :. ;t the neatest drug stores in the CUV. ' Sheriff Glazebrook has six prison ers confined in iail and one each at Clinton and Nevada. A. C. Brewington, the Kansas City tourist, spent Monday in the city The weather in Butler has been running loosely ever since Adolph Weil started his weather station, first cold, then hot, wet and drv. Now if the matter isn't regulated soon we will le in favor of petition ing Uncle Sam to abolish the whole system. Joe li. Morrison received notice on mom lay 01 nis appointment to a postal clerkship, his run being from Girard to Galena, Kansas, on the Frisco road. The appointment was secured through the influence of his uncle, Col. Wm. R. Morrison, of HI. Joe is an exceptionally good boy and has a host of friends who will rejoice with him in his "ood fortune. Mrs. Kennett desucs u t i' : the ladies that she has in v . i her millinery store into one of the w bricks just completed on the w--i side, a few doors south of her i. : er stand. She has an elegant loom and invites the ladies to call and see her in her new parlors. Phillips & Son, proprietors cf the North Main street dry ijo a!s store are receiving new goods daily. and as they buy and sell strictly fur cash, will give you the biggest b.u- gains in dry goods and notions of any house in the city. Try them once and see if what we tell vu is not conect. Miss Wi'.Iif L. Price, the beautiful uightrr ot Situ Price, a prominent tV.mier u Spruce township, and Wm. B. Ewuig. a promising voung gen Vr n uti !' that section, were married on the 2."th. of October at the bride's parents, R-v. W. T. Pyles, of Knob ' Xoster, oiEciatingf. miles taking orders. The Times wants n good live cor respondent in every town ami town ship in the county. Mrs. Nettie Thompson, living in tho northwest part of the city, died of consumption Monday. Capt. E. P. Henry has returned home from his summer's sojourn among the lakes of Minnesota. R. S. Catron, who is on the U. S. grand jury at Kansas City, spent Sunday in the city with his family. The eleventh annual convention of the Young Men's Christian Associ ation of Missouri is in session at Clinton. Gen. Waddv Thompson died of Brights disease at his home near Lamonte, Pettis county, on the 27th inst. Gen. Thompson was a remark 1 , 1 1 arue man in many respects ana was one of the best known men in this J Bit t A TT 1 1 section 01 tne state, ne nail one or two suits in our circuit c urt, to be tried at tho coming term. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stone, who have been visiting Dr. J. W. Morris and wife, left Friday for their home in Marshalltown, Iowa. , Mr. and Mrs. Sloan, of Keokuk, Iowa, is visiting the family of J. R. Harrima&.MxSloan is brother to Mrs. Harriman. L. P. Sissom ami A. P. Boreiug, capitalists of Clay county, Mo., are visiting Benjamin and G. D. Arnold, of Summit township. Mrs. W. H. Sherwood, of Omaha, who has been visiting her parents and friends in this citv, returned home last week. Dr. O. F. Renick, Pres. of the tri- county Medical Association received a letter from Dr. W. H. Cundiff, of Pleasant Hill stating that Dr. C. L. l TT , , , t warier 01 noiuen uesires to reaa a paper at the meeting of the associa tion to- morrow on "Medical Errors' Dr. Renick assures us that Dr. Car ter will be granted the privilege and everybody cordially invited to attend. George Short, a prominent cattle dealer and farmer, of Homer town ship, died at his home on Thursday I last, of obstruction of the bowels. Mr. Short was an old resident of Bates county, and no man stood higher for honesty and integrity. His death was very sudden, having been sick only a few days. He leaves a wife and family to mourn their loss. Harry Osburn, of Marshtield, Mo. one of Butler's former citizens, spent Friday in the city on business and shaking hands with his numerous friends. Of course he called on the booming Times and while in the of fice had his paper marked up to 89. Harry is not only running the ab stract business of his county but is '.o vn alderman and is assisting in .ookiur alter the interest of his citv. He is a first class y uug man and we ere glad to h ar of his p.osperity. Mrs. MiiyA. Owen, of Monroe City, Mo., and Mrs. ILuriet S. Dick erson. of Chilli, I!3s., who arrived in the city Saturday night on a visit to their sister, Mrs. G. B. Hickman, re turned home vest d;iv njorijin. Their visit was cut short on receipt of word from home that scarlet fe ver had broken out at the home of the Iiiineis sister, and of couise leaving their children at home were anxious for their safety. Mrs. Owen is the widow of the confederate Col. John L. Owen, who was captured by the federal troops during the war and bound and shot t death. He was a brave soldier and is well known throughout this portion of the state. The Butler Flambeau Club will give a grand ball on the evening of Nov. 23d. Preparations are being perfected to make this the grandest ball ever held in Butler. Already over one hundred and fifty dollars nave been subscribed. Tne pro ceeds will go to pay for the fine blow torches, handsomo uniforms and J- F. Fiankliu, living four west of Foster, unloaded a car con taining i'? he 1 of last spring calves at Yocuin yesterday, which he pur chased in Jackson county, this state. They constitute as line a herd of calves as we ever looked on, some of them weiiihiuc as much as fiOfl v.' pounds. Foster News. Mr. Will Price and wife, of Spruce township, left Tuesday for Califor nia, where they will make their home The best wishes of the Times attends this young and worthy couple seek ing a home in the far west. Miss Kate Mosby, sister of Mrs. Price, accompanied them as far as Kansas City. Sorry t learn that Johnnie Wal ton, book keeper for Sam'l Levy & Co., is confined to his bed at the residence of his father, about five miles northeast f this city, with a severe spell of typhoid fever. He was taken sick about a week ago and now lies in a precarious condition. His physician, Dr. Boyd, of this city, is giving nun every attention anu hopes to pull him through. Wcii Co, on north side beat them alt for Boot and Shoe bargains- Rend their ad. a ltd, 'Jo see the goods- The drill at the artesian well wnicu was extricated last weelr, we are sorry to say has again stuck fast. The supposition is that small rocks have jarred loose from above and wedged the drill thereby causing the trouble. The stoppage is not only expensive and annoying to the drilling company but is likewise in conveniencing the stock company at this place. It is hoped that all things will be right id shortly and work resumed and continued with out further hindrance. In Their New Office. We take pleasure this week in in troducing to our readers and the citizens of Bates county in general Mr. Jas. K. Brugler, manager of the Bates county Loan and Land Co., who is now snugly quartered in his new and elegaut office, just complet ed on the west side. This house was built and constructed especially for tne purpose for which it is Wing used, and is by far the most elaborate and handsomely finished building in the eitj-, and the Times takes especial pleasure in priding Mr. Brugler, not only on his enterprise and good taste, J but on erecting so handsome a build ing on our public square. The interior is elegantly finished, and in the center of the building the large, substantial and commodious vault is built a vault that, for durabilitv j and substantialness, would do credit to any banking institution in the country. The front of the building, which is built of decorated iron, pre sents a handsome appearance and shows the handiwork of the skilled mechanic. Across the center of the front, in raised letters, the style of the firm stands out in bold relief. The painting, which is being done Dy special artist Alex. .Lamb, is a superb job of mechanical skill. In short, the building is a piece of architectural beauty, aud the Times again congratulates Mr. Brugler and wishes him the best of success in his new quarters. Joel Pratt, a prom uit f irmer of Hudson township ai d one of the Times' best f.inds and most punctu al subscribers, made us a viiy pleas ant call Saturday. J. A. Ritchie will be in Butler Saturday at the livery stable of C. B. Lewis Si Co., to buy some good mules, horses and mares. If you want the cash bring in your animals. If you have any auctioneering to do call on C. B. Lewis, in this city. He is the best crier ot sales in thia county and will come near er making your property bring its value than any man you can find. Henry Davis, son of Dr. Geo. W. Davis, of Walnut, Bates county, died in Chicago, Oct. 10, aged about 28 years. Mr. Davis was a lawyor by profession and a member of the law firm of lies & Davis, of th above city. Mr. Davis is well re membered by tho older settlers in Bates and Linn counties. Pleasan ton (Kas.) Observer. Ringing Noise In the ears, sometimes a roaring, buzzing sound, are caused by ca tarrh, that exceedingly disagreeable and very common disease. Loss of smell or hearing also r suit from ca tarrh. Hood's S.usapariila, the great blood purifier, is a peculiarly successful remedy for this disease, which it cures by purifyirg the blood. If you suffer from catarrh, try Hood's Sarsapai illa, the peculiar medicine. BOOTS. When it comes to that lino I can knock the spots out of any of them. I have this season MENS KIP BOOT for where other houses will charge you not less thi 1 $3.00. Also my CUSTOM MADE BOOTS can not ba beat and a call will convince you that this is not idle talk, because I sell what I advertise. Lucky as Cleveland. Last week our enterprising bank- W -H -WOT . 1 1 1 er, Wm. rj. Walton, exenangea ms K iff &t MAX WEINER The rumor circulated in this city a week or so ago that Scott Vanmeter had been shot and killed in Kentucky turns out to be a false report. Tho wife of John A. Patterson presented him with a fine boy Fri day last. John will probably name him Grover Bougardis. The gas works at Sioux Falls, Dak., were blown up Tuesday evening, causing a loss of twenty thousand to the works and other buildings about town. Three men and two boys were J numbers 50 members. in the works at the time, but escaped without injury. An old man named Bennett, who was passing in the street, was blown fifty feet and badly nun. j. wo dovs in a buggy were also blown over an embankment and the buggy bad'y smashed. Kansas ranch for a block of eight ..i.": 1. i i ii 1 3 ii : 1 i .1 A.l: tmuuug ueiuieis recently purcnaseu. 1 uusiucsm uuusen uu jjiuauwoji oum- . 4.1 CI 1 f ' 1 Early in the evening of the 23d the tion in Kansas City. The Kansas UgtJUt IUI llltf lftlilUUS iUlU club will give a pyrotechnic display. City Star in making mention of the j JJand-Mclde BOOtS UIIQ SilOeS. lne boys meet once a week to prac-1 transfer has tnis to say: tice and are becoming very proficient "W. E. Walton, purchased of L. V. in the use of their fire weapons and Harkness lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, block 2, drill like old soldiers. The club Broadway addition, the corner of Thirteenth and Broadway, for $92, 000. " Dr. Boulware received the sad in- Mr. Walton is one of our most telligence that his uncle, J. R. Boul- enterprising and thrifty citizens. ware, an eminent physician and sur- generous, honorable and honest, and geon of Albany, New York, had died the Times t ikes especial pleasure in noting his prosperity. Mrs. J. M. McKibben, Mrs. M. S. Cowles and Miss Hattie McKibben loft for Kansas City Friday morning to attend Booth and Bai rett. Frank Lafollett lost a valuable mare one day last week. The nure was evidently shot by some one, cither purposely or accidentally. J. C Mulaney, a coal miner from Rich Hill, beating his way south on the cars, met with an accident at Nevada by which one of his legs was cut off by the cars. Mr Jas. Wrif it, living about two miles northwest o the city, died suddenly j at his home Monday morning. He was one of our best known and most highly respected citizens. It is said that an hour or two before his death he appeared as well as usual and on returning from feeding his stock was suddenly attacked with what is sup posed to be heart disease and only lived a short time. His funeral took place yesterday. Dr. T. C. Boulware, one of the most prominent physicians and sur geons in Southwest Missouri, was inarneu 10 jiiss xnxi) ustrum, a John Taylor, of Lexington, Ky., who has been visiting his sister, I beautiful, refined and highly accom Mrs. Greeustreet, just north of towt, for tho past week, left for home Monday. See Weil f- Co's Si SO mens whole stock boot North side svuare There will be no preaching in th south Methodist church next Su day mo i.iug, as Rev. MeFarland will occupy a pulpit in the tount y. Services in the church Su iday : ight at the usual hour. ohshed young lady, in St. Louis, Tuesday Oct. 25th. Miss Dixie lived in Butler for several years until recent ly and has a host of friends who re joice that she has returned to make "uer home permanently, while the Doctor can be congratulated upon apturing so worthy a lady for his V id. on the 17th inst. For many years Dr. Boulware was in charge of the Albany county hospital for the sick and insane, also surgeon at the Al bany hospital and St. Peters hospit al. Tho Albany Argus pays him Programme of the Tri-Coanty Medical Association. The Association will be called to PHABJS & SOH, Respectfully informs the public that they are still in the field with a lull STOCK OF GROCERIES, order at 10 o'clock to-morrow at the the following tribute which could court house by the president, Dr. O. w-cA 1 otmvIt- 4r Vila i .nwl . cxxr Tv 'F C F. Renick, of Butler. The address Which they propose to sell a low as the lowest in smallest margin consistent to sate business principle, pay the highest market price for the Boulware, of our town: "He was wedded with all unselfish devotion to his profession, and by an unostentation benevolence to the of welcome will be delivered by May or Hickman at 1 o'clock. Hon. John T. Smith will deliver an address to the Association, after poor and kindly sympathy with the which the president will deliver his Kufferinir. he won the lhrht to be annual address o - - o BUTTER, EGGS, CHICKENS, M. We sell the Famous TEBO FLOUR. Call and see us and . we will do our best to please you. ( . PHARIG & SON. named among those who "do good by stealth andblush to find it fame. Walls & Holt, the druggists, are -ole agents f r Butler for Liquor Pepsin Compound, the great dysp ?p ua cure. Hood's Sarsapariiia is a pur vegetable preparation, being f b ui injurious ingredients. It is cu iar in its curative power. e Rend Wei $ Co's bargain id- nn I give them a caL.at their stoid ncr. h side The regular order of business will consist of reading and discussing papers by the members. Good Assessment. The Association will probably be I. M. Smith, Deepwater township's in session two days. competent and efficient assessor, j This is the first annual meeting of handed us the following assessment this Association, and promises to be of his township for this year. Horses 5T0; Jack and Jennets 2; mules 70; cattle 1,823; sheep 69; hogs 1,718. The total value placed upon all personal property of the township is $76,567, upon real es tate $163,172. The total assess ments amounts to the snug sum of $230,739. The Times would baglad Weil & Co- On north side to rec ?ive similar reports from every beat them all for Boot and assessor in the county. Show up Shoe bargains- Bead their that your neighboring toweships lad- and go See the goods- may see now will you compare. j. xr Rni?yie, wants a iot ot good - r DEALFRS IN very interesting and instructive to the members. The public are eor- dially invited to be present. All physicians recommend Liquor Pepsin Compound for the cure of I dyspepsia; for sale by Walls & Holt, the druggists. Moves and Ti aire Dyspepsia can be cured by thause of Liquor Pepsin Compouad, for sale only by Walla & Holt. farm loans, running irom 6 to Io months. This is a good chance for farmers to ret short loans, or sell '. short real estate 227 PEORIA BASE HEATERS. BUCKS BRILLIANT AND ANTELOPE COOK STOVES and RANGES ROOFING AND GUTTERING A SPECIALTY North Side Square