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J BUTLER WEEKLY TIMES. LOCAL ITEMS sKotice to teachers: Public Ex- TaHons for the benefit ot those per- MdeWngto teach in Bates county, HI be held on the 3d Saturday of each Ion in the Ohio street school house, Mo., and on the 1st Saturday of itch month in the West side school house, Uch nni l"v .-"" -lencinzeach day at 9 o'clock, A. M. County School Commissioner. I ije public schools will give a holiday neit weeK. Bluepoint crackers at J. E. Williams 4C0. Iiine is paying 25 cents a dozen for eggs Lyon & Ludwick are headquar ters for holiday groceries. ... Call and see J. M. Catterlin if you think of changing your loan. tf. The children are looking forward to next week with great delight. Lane is making prices on dry goods. A. B. Owen, of Altona, was in the city Monday and favored the Times. Children get your stockings ready for Santa Claus will be around Mon day night. Did you ever smoke the Creole ci gar? Only Gets at J. E. Williams & Co. The Times is giving its readers seventy two columns of reading mat ter this week. If you want cheap and fre-sh gro ceries go to Lyon & Ludwick on th west side square. O. W. Blankcnship, of Lone Oak, mae his annual deposit for the Times on Monday. Try the tea sif tings at J. E. Wil liams & Co. It is equal to the finest teas. Santa Claus will make his usual visit to all good children next Monday night. ' Dr. J. P. McFarlaud, of Ballard, gave us a pleasant call while in the city yesterday. C. B. Lewis & Co. will furnish Whetstone & Adams with their Christmas beef this year, and it can't be beat. Frank Pierce, in a private lett er to his father from Elk Co., Kansas, says that he is improving in health and doing well. If you waut better coffee than you ever drank ask J. E. Williams & Co. for it. Milledge Baker and Mrs. Bena Bailey were married at Morland on Dec. 9th., Rev. S. W. Frederick officiating. Ber. A. V. Francis, of Kansas City, preached two very interesting and flowery sermons at the Ohio Stre et M. E. Church, Sunday. Read our holiday advertisements, and then go and buy your goods and holiday presents of these firms. They will give you good bargains. J. M. Catterlin has been east and now would like to furnish you money cheap. tf. Miss Lelia Tucker, now attendin Stephens college at Columbia, will spend the holidays with her brother J. M. Tucker. T. w. Silvers has moved his law office from North Main street and is now located up stairs over James' . grocery store in the new block on the west Bide of the square. t Misses Nettie and Susie Steele, daughters ofJohn Steele, who have been attending Hardin college, at Mexico, Mo., will be home to spend the holidays. The busiest man in town is Dr. Frizell at the North Main St Drug Store. Drugs, medicines, christmas presents, everything first class and cheaper than anybody else. To Sunday School Superintendents Peter Lane extends an invitation to the Sunday school superintend ents throughout the county to call on him before Christmas Eve, as he has something nice to give them. THE AMERICAN CLOTHING HOUSE The Largest IletaiJ Clothing and Gent's Furnishing Goods Establishment in The Southwest. Among the substantial and relia ble institutions now firmly establish ed in our city is the above firm. This house was established in our city some seven years ago and from the very start has done a flourishing business. We iiay say, that their success is due principally to the fact that this firm deal exclusively in clothing, gents furnishing goods, &c, and carry one of the largest and best selected stock of clothinjr in this section of the state. Mr. E. S. Carrithers, one of pro prietors and business manager of this immense establishment having had years of practical experience in the clothing business, has become an expert, and with his large and ex tended acquaintance, of course, has a large advantage over smaller buy ers and men of less business experi ence, therefor, giving his customers and the general public the advan tage of his knowledge, which has cost him many years of hard study. The stock of clothing and gents furnishing goods now carried by this house, (and it is one of the largest in this section of the state) was purchased by Mr. Carrithers in person, from the large manufactories of the east, thereby giving his cu3 tomers the oenefit of the extra profit of the jobber. In addition to their large stock of clothing they cany a superb line of tailor-made goods which cannot be excelled in any nmket, and the lit you will get cannot be beaten by a merchant tailor. The underwear department is complete in every particular and at nices within the reach of all. In underwear, collars, cufis, scarf, handkerchiefs and mufllers, just the thing for Christmas presents, you will find the most complete and ele gant line in the city. To appreciate these goods you must call and see them. One more word to you. The cold wave has struck us and we are- con fident you will need an overcoat thai, will protect you from the fuiy of the storms, and we know of r.o place you can find one that will fill the bill both in quality and price than at the American Clothinef House. They have a larsre stock and waut to sell them bad Call on the American Clothing House when in the city and you will find the above statement to be cor rect. We have a lot of fancy stand lamps and also library lamps, we will close out at cost. J. E. Williams &Co. One day last week our enterprising and accommodating dry goods mer chant on the west side of the square, Peter Lane, shipped to the Kansas City market thirty-five hundred doz en eggs, which he purchased from the farmers of this county in the past twenty days, at 25 cents per dozen, thereby distributing upwards of one thousand dollars in this com munity. Lane is a rustler from rustlerville, and by giving the farm ers the highest prices for their eggs and poultry draws trade from twenty to forty miles round. He drive the band wagon and sells goods at bottom prices. He is a live mer chant and the Times is glad to see him succeed. "We will sell you anything in our line from now until New Years, in order to reduce stock for invoicing at almost cost price. J. E. "Williams & Co. Sunday school Su perintendents are re quested to call at Santa Claus' head quarters at Sam Levy fe Co., at once and reeieve your annual presents for your scholars. Sam Levy & Co. Mixed Candies 10 Cents a Pound. You can buy mixed candies at Lewis Hoffman's Novelty store, next door to Sam'l Levy, for 10 cents per pound, and stick and cream candies proportionately cheap. He has a large stock of candy toys, for the holiday trade,cheap. He authorizes us to say to you that if his prices are too high you can c me and get the goods at your price. He has one of the largest stocks of Christmas goods in the city and must sell them. Be sure and call on him be fore you buy for you will save mon ey by so doing. Don't forget the place; next door to Sam Levy. The Odd Fellows, we understand, will give apublie installation of their officers the last Monday night in this month. The ceremony will be quite interesting and the general public will be invited toattend. A. F. Hickman '"don't want the earth,'' but asks part of your patronage. The Times offers its sincere sym pathies to Mr. and Mrs. 11. J. Hur ley in the death of their iufant daughter Lillie, which occurred Fri day morning. The f mitral tuok place from their residence Saturday at 2:30 o'clock. E. S. Carrithers. proprietor of tht3 American Clothing House, has en- stalled as head salesman in his es tablishment A. H. Culver, in place of A. E. Biauchard resigned. As Mr. Culver has a wide acquaint ance throughout this county, and is a verv nopular sidesman, the Times congratulates Mr. Carrithers on se curing his valuable services. Eggs 25 cts at Lanes, poultry at market price. By underbuying and underselling and square dealing we have built up a large trade, convincing us that our customers appreciate our way of doing business. Soliciting a continuance of your patronage, wish ing one and all a merry Christmas-:. Ticsp. Yours, J. M. McKteben. Charlie Lewis has struck water. He recently dug a well thirty feet deep and five feet iu diameter and water sufficient to supply a hundred head of cattle is running out through a pipe inserted just at the top. The well is located in the southeast part of town, and Charley has purchased and fenced two acres of ground for a feedlot. Charley says it is a bonan za,and is satisfied that if dug a little deeper, water sufficient to supply the town could be had. Mr. L. Lampkin, one of the best citizens of Rich Hill, gave us a sub stantial call while in the city Mon day. Mr. L. has had considerable experience as a horticulturist, and gave us the benefit of his experi ence, as follows: A fruit tree that does not bear fruit, mortise a hole straight through the body of the tree, or as good a plan, and one that he has demonstrated to his entire satisfaction, drive a large spike nail in the body of the tree. Either of these methods will make the tree bear fruit. Died Suddenly. Oliver Carter, a colored man boarding a.t Dan Crouch's in darky town, died suddenly and under rath er peculiar circumstances Thursday morn in cr about 8 o'clock. It is said he was in usual health a short time be fore his death, ate a hearty break fast, and in company, with several other darkies was making prepara tions to start on a hunt, when he taken violently sick. Dr. Chris ty was summoned immediately and did what he could to relieve him, but his efforts failed and in a few min utes he died. The negroes were very superstitious in regard to his sudden death and many of them were of the opinion that he had been poi soned, as it was known that he had taken a drink of whiskey from a bot tie presented him by another negro a short time before he was taken sick. But Dr. Christy informed us that he could not detect any traces of poison while attending him. Carter was a comparative stranger in the city, and under the circumstances Coroner Rice deemed it necessary to have an inquest, wnicn ne cua, out tne piry were of the opinion that he came to , his death fiOm natural causes. T My Friends. Having returned to Butler to make it my home, and having associat ed myself with the American Cloth House as salesman.I desire to extend an invitation to my many friends in this city and county to call and see me, and if there is anything I can do for them in the way of clothing or gents furnishing goods I will take great pleasure in being at their ser vice. Respectfully. A. H. Cclvie. We understand our esteemed friend, Jas. B. Burk, principal of the Hume public schools and son of John Burk, of Charlotte twp., will be a candidate at the next election which takes pkee in April for the office of county school commission- j er. Mr. Burk is a graduate of our Academy and stands foremost among the teachers of this county, and is j in everyway thoroughly qualified to j perform the responsible functions I of the high office. j A. F. Hickman has a st excel i t lent selection of tobacco and cigars. J. B. Belisle, of Johnstown, one of Bates counties best citizens will take charge of the Prior house at Apple ton city to-morrow. He is a wide awake and energetic man and will make the Prior house first class iu every particular and the tables will bo- furnished with the best the mar Let affords. When in Appleton give him a call, be will treat you right. A. F. Hickman has a fancv candies. fine Hue of Harris & Lisle wishes us to inform the farmers that they are perma nently located in Butler and will pay the highest price for good mules from 1-1 to 15 hands high, sound and in good flesh, at any time. These gentlemen have purchased a great many mules the past year, con sequently have distributed a large amount of money in Bates county. They are responsible, courteous and clever gentlemen to do business with. DON'T KEEP HOLIDAY GOODS. There is one firm 111 BuiK-r who don't advertise holiday goods, and yet they sell more dollar' worth of Christmas presents than auv oiln-r house in Un ci ty. The statement stents equivocal, hut they explain in this way. "We don't keep holiday goods or at least that kind usually called bv that name, which please children for a day, and if they last longer are practically useless, or a 'symphony in plush that is too delicate to put to its intended use Such things are onlv salable for a few days, and if any are left unsold the depreciation in value is great; those sold must make a profit for , the whole lot. We only buy goods that are salable at any time, and our stock con sists not only of beautiful things, but those practically useful also. Sensible people realize this, and our holiday trade is always large." Need we say this firm is the O. H. F. S.r LET MB GIVE For Holiday MM at Miaa's My Store. Because his goods are fresh and new. I have no ancient goods on hand from former years. Because all his goods are marked in plain figures, a child can buy as cheap as a grown person. Ladies and Gentlemen call and see my stock, I will sell you Toys, Plush Goods, Christmas Tree Trimmings and Confectionery For Less Money than any one e!oe in town. LEWIS EEOl? mJb "liSL&JXr SIDE OF SQUARE. ! EAST BE THE MAKE YOUR OF A PRESENT FOR m E3ITJ BROTHER, SWEETHEART WIFEOR SISTER, From our elegant line of Slippers. Himlman & Co.'s entire line of Samples, about 480 styles, and each the prettiest; all the fashionable colors and handsome designs of embroidery. .AJSTOTHER ITKM. I Our store is sold, and we invoice the stock December Jlltli. We will then bid our many friends good-It ve. However, from now until that time we must realize on all we can, and bar gain hunters can find profitable investments with us ; we want your money, and will give you fifteen for a dozen for TWO WEEKS MORE. COME AND SEE US! R WEIL & CO. U A. WEIL, The D. D. Grand Master, Senator Bybee, of Cass county, will hold a state lodge of instruction at the hall of Butler lodge No. 254 A. F. & A. M. beginning Tuesday Dec. 18, to continue for four days. The mem bers of the different lodges through out the county are respectfully urged to attend. A. F. Hickman s groceries are all fresh just from the city. Call and get his prices. The Butler Times thinks it pre mature to boom a candidate for gov ernor four years in advance of an elec tion. Not at all, Jake, you should remember the old saying, "a rolling Stone gathers no moss." Review. wthtst? EMI SELECTION! 1ST ID Next Tuesday is Christmas day. At the annual election of officers for Butler Lodge No. 254 A. F. & A. M. Dec. 15, 1888, the following weie elected: John T. Smith, W. M.; Aaron Hart, 8. TT.; J. H. Nor ton, J. W.; A. L. McBride, Treas.; Van B. Vandyke, Sec'y ; G. M. Mc Kissick, S. D.; J. W. Ennis, J. D.; John Deerwester, 1st Steward; J. B. High, 2nd Steward; W. F. Hem street, Chaplain; H. V. Pentzer, Tyler. Plenty of six per cent money to loan. Privilege of paying part or all at any time before maturity and stop interest. 1 39 tf. Peach & Spraocb. TOIT A Because he sells his goods for less money than any house in town, all of his Albums and Plush goods is 25 per cent, cheaper than any one else in town sells them.