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H IIS9 Everybody wears Shoes. It is one of the necessary expenses of the household ; therefore, it is cf the utmost im portance to buy the right kind of Shoes. "We have made a study of this department of our store. It is of utmost im portance to us as seller and to you as buyer that we give you the best value for the money. We are fully prepared to do this. Our stock of Shoes, selling from the Infants' Shoe at 50c a pair to Ladies or Gentlemen's Shoe at f 4.00 is equally guaranteed to be sold leather. We will positively not sell any other' kind, no matter how sightly a shoddy shoe may look when new. We sell only such shoes as we can guarantee. We have built our business on the policy of giving honest values and will in no instance deviate from this course. Infants shoes from 10c up. Childrens good shoos at 30c. Ioys and misses good shoes 1.00 up. Ladies stylish and up-to-date 6hoes $1.25 up. Mens dress shoes 1.75 to 4.00. Mens work shoes 1.00 up. New oxfords just in. MUSLINS, Kvery mother of a family use a great number ot varls of muslin every year. This expanse we can lighten by urlvituryou nil kind of good muslins at much lower prices than you etui buy elsewhere. We oell hundred of piece every season on the smallest margtu of profit. NOTIONS. IMI iHlii&vWM'JM vou some feffftSfeta kind. .f .Notion mm lit tround t n e ion. In the : I'lturw of the, year you buy many dollars' ; w o r tlh We sell our rin .il ware iik the aroeer sellr hi:.! '.t the siimliopt mtrgln of j r Hi. ili.it uceouiits for the eti . ;. Notions I'u.v No ting l."iv ii.it) mw cliiiliUM every year. Mtuiniii g jilnn ji r box , 2c I'm r . ;.i r le :., . - ...! . ; j ...;-t ' (I i.i rf.i.'S I'll t ,, il : r I'' ; I i : ; ' i l'lc.- I : '..: S jli.pt-r i" t . 1 1 1 1' V.i I .). 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The assessment of personal, real and corporate property In Vernon county la nearly $ 12,000,000. Weiner and Levy have over 900 head of hogs. G00 of these hogs are on the Weiner and Levy farm south east of Butler and 400 are on the Weiner farm in Summit township. Last year this firm shipped nine car loads of hogs of their own raising to market. Down at Maysvllle the other day Nicola Hopkins, who pleaded guilty to violating the liquor laws of the sate, was fined 14,800 by Judge W. C. Ellison. This is said to be the heaviest penalty ever Inflicted In Mis souri for violation of l!qior law. Democrats of Spruce nominated tb following ticket: Trustee, Wil liam Howard; constable and collec tor, Wm Grear; clerk and assessor, Charles M(C:imb, justices an 1 mem bers board Jno. Radford and W. H Warlord. Shawnee Democratic ticket Is: Trustee, J U Hranghton; clerk and afesior. Jno G Cantwll; countable and collector, Jason Dardoff; jus tics, Jake Green. William Ewlng. Pwp Water township Democratic ticket: Trustee, J. C. M. Young; clerk and assessor. Chat. Holland; constable and collector, James Kasb; Members of Board, B. L. Coleman and George Vanhoy; justices not re ported. . asoeia Gash Store. Butler, 0fl(Q)ES G io i scissors per pulr 10c warranted razireach fl 00 Extra good horse brush lOe Extra good curry comb 10c Extra good paint brush 10c Extr i good whitewash brush l"c Cups and saucers per set fiNis Large eUe dinner plates set 4S LarjrV' g'itable dish each 14u Full sin oomb!:;jtte with cover iH. Larg slz" irlass pitcher l"e L ir?e licrrv dish each I'm Full slzii taM? tumblers per H 12c Ful! s!?" hi iivy gulili'tri pi-r wt 't."ic 1 luhei fied baski'teuch l'c All 10c grains shoe polNh Ti Fx'r t good whisk broom l"'1 I. I'kfliotil.'hiinriflioldanitiiil't "c Auirvr iT'ies eai'h 1 '' Aiiitt bit pich 10i! 14 (j nrt disii pans loc Nn 2 Irtiui burners 7o i. 1 I ip-.n b'irners ." T. iriTr diiuMe roasting pan l. vil- miwlln nlxlit gown L i M-s urn -lin drawers each Ir..ii4 iiiiiw'in ilrtiwprs 2-ie ir 10.' fhiidn-ns mua!ln skirts each 10c (IviJi hnaiiTr 10i' nn V.. t :J0 Inch shlrtinif yurd Extra jfood toweling yard IWt tabl oil cloth yard H"t Hpool cotton per spool Silk tliread per spool Good .Tapnneddustpan 0 quart covered pall each 10rt ik 15c 4c 4 1! c, 15c EGGS TAKEN SAME AS CASH. HILL'S CASH STORE. CORN CONTEST For the Younger Boys. In order to Interest the younger boys of Bates county in better farm ing the Missouri State Bank of But ler, Missouri, offers twenty five dol lars in cash to b given in premiums as follows: Ten dollars for the first, five dollars tor the second, four dol for the third, three dollars for the fourth, two dollars for the filth and one dollar for the sixth, to the Bates coo Qty boy who in this contest ex hibits, at the Fair at Butler In Sep tember, 1907, the best twelve ears ot corn grown and selected by him self. Ia addition to the above the Mis souri State Bank will pay the neces sary expenses (to the amount of twenty dollars, which will be ample) of one premium winner to the Bo? Special Short Course of one week at theStite Agricultural Col lege at Columbia, Missouri, to be held daring Farmers' Week in Jan uary, 1908 The winner of the first premium will have the beuetlt of thin oHt, bat If he is unable or unwilling to go it will pass to the second, third, etc. All boys who wish to enter this contest must rezlrterat the Missouri State Bank in Butler, Missouri, eith er in person or by mall, as soon as possible their name, address, age, and the location and size of plat on which corn is to be. grown. AH on trie must be male by June 1st 1907, and no exhibit will be received from those not duly registered. In order that all contestants may have an equal opportunity, no ex hibit will be considered that has been elected from a greater area than ODrourw acre. fatter fosQM m4 tartro ffering PRINT?1 Every Dry Goods store carries prints, but not every I III 11 1 O one usee the sim judgment in selecting styles and brands that have the reputation of being best values. VVe pride ours-lvesouour Print Department, and in this sale will sell the very best grades made at the same price other stores ask for off brands and uncertain values. JjnlCRY Every (.air nf hos- cir llUOILni. rUnl by us Is mule u jNir HU-ryaru. This is a most 1m port'tnt ft attire for every uiothet.nf afiiinily to I'oiirildcr when buying h..s..r f.ir the family. She knois nf the lii'iTiy weary hours setit in try iliL' to lenirtlu-n the wear of the hose "f ti u f tinlly by darnlriK up simw lit tle, hole. This dropping a thread every few dnyi U cans' d by the hone Mntf niailn f.f short fihnf cot ton. .u!e oi t rim kliul cwr ppters! otinlciurtui"nt. Only reliable brands , here. ; L idles Gypsy fast Mack c itton r hrse, double sole, high spliced heel, j per pair 10c Liwriiea f!rnir f.iut Mack cottou hose, maco yarn, finej srauge, velvet finlnh, per pair 15c' Ladles Gypsy fast black cotton hose j neavy weight, iiouMe sole.hvh sphe ed heel, fashioned, per pair 25r ausshs i-i rib, Bamles, u.ypsy fast black cotton stocking, fine gauge! tlons will be given at the time of registration. Missouri State Bask. A Birthday Social. It has been the custom during the past winter of the good families of Southwest Mt. Pleasant of giving a social surprise on some one in the neighborhood about every two weeks. Many a happy hour has been spent in this way. The last occasion of the kind was a cake and fruit supper giv en on the night of March 2nd in honor ot Mr. and Mrs. Louis McKlbben, liv ing just one mile west of the Tripp school house, this being the birthday anniversary ot Mrs. McKlbben. The happy gathering as usual was de lightfully spent in social conversa tion, mixed with vocal and inetru mental music. And many indulged in various games nntll the announce ment of "supper ready" when all la their turn took seats at the table to which ample justice was done. About 65 guests were present. B. Captain R. E. See Dead. Jefferson City, March 4 Captain P.. E. See, deputy warden otthe peni tentiary, who has been well known in Missouri politics for a qoarter of a century, died suddenly ot apoplexy Saturday afternoon. He was strick en about 2 o'clock while going about his duties at the state prison. Captain See was formerly sheriff ot Montgomery county for several terms. He wes elected marshal of the supreme court about 9 years ago. Daring the campaign of Mr. Folk tor governor, Mr. Set was one of the most active men' u the state ta Ms two slzs 5 to per pair 10c. Jim Dan dyBoys and girls 1-1 rib, 2 thread garter top, Gypsy fast black cotton stocking, price per pair 15c. Tuff E Euff Boys and girls 1-1 and 2-1 rib Gypsy fast black stocking, the best school stocking evr sold over the I counter e'z?s u to w, per pair 18c. louug America Rovs extra heavy 1-1 and 2-1 rib, Gypsy fast black stocking, 3 thread, wears like leather siz's G to 10, por pair 23c. SKIRTS We have on display In our ready-t o-ivear depnrtrnentthe latest and most choice as sortment of all this season's leading and most effective styles. The hang, the fit, th iu!lne:js f the salni; are allessen ti ll. . hut i.i (T.itn nil. rn Imrn tha pr'ces that will interest yon. HIm or black mob at r skirts beautifully tailored only ?1 48 Cream b-llllan-tines- Shadow plaids. Blank ecil- tfnn fi'lti nr.rdtjf1 mlrfnna " . . . ' . ' 4 .A.uin. villi fon finished briadeloth. Panamas & From $148 to $7 50. If you buy your skirt of us, you get the lat est as we have no old goods or styles to show you. and look them over. .j-rvssm New Spring Dress Goods Where fashion Reigns Supreme. i, THE BEAUTIES OF THE MANUFACTURING ART ARE HERE AND ON DISPLAY IN OUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. We are very proud of our selections of SPRING WOOLENS, as fashion says. We have the CORRECT STYLES for your inspection. We are showing all the new colors and our prices are within the reach of all. Come in and let us help you select your new Easter Dress. Ssinffi) Levy Melile - EGGS SAME AS CASH. Death cf Z. Baker. Zphanlah Baker departed this life at his home In Pleasant Gap town ship, on February 27th, .1907. He had been bffiicted for some time and suffered 'he second strokeof paralysis two weeks ago. Funeral services were conducted from Double Branch church on Thursday, by Re". J. B May field, and the remains were inter red In Rogers cemetery. Air. Baker was born In Indiana Aug. 9th. 1837; was married to Martha Hale, in Iowa, March 25th, 1858. Ten children were born to this anion, all grown and doing for them selves, Mr. and Mrs. Baker came to Bates Id the early days, and have been substantial citizens of the south east. Ha united with the Christian church about 25 yean ago, and has been a consistent member. Don't be misled by others regard ing our rates on farm loans. Wecan make 70a a 5 per cent loan with pre payment privileges. Butler Land Company. 17-21 Ballard Notes. C B. Hendrix moved his family from Kansas Cltv last week. lis farm the Barker place this year. Mrs. M. J. Crow, ot Adrian, visited relatives In this neighborhood last wees. Mrs. M.A.Richardson and children, of Butler, visited relatives here last week. The remains of Rev. L. McComb were burled In tha AntWh Thursday. He was a pioneer minis ter 01 cases county. The three year old daughter of Will Judd, who died Wednesday, wus burled at Johnstown Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Vest received news that their daughter, Mrs. C. W. Thomas, was serlou&Iy lit of pueu monia at her home in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Mrs. Vest, accompanied by her son, Charlie, left Saturday for mat piace. The four year old daughter of nomer Davis dll Sunday morning of brouchial pneumonia. Interment was in the Clouu cemetery Monday. Miss Wilnia Pelley entertained a number of her young friends ot a masquerade party Saturday even ing. A pleasant time was had by all. DR. COX. One if the Best, Mo!t Fashion ably Bred Grcrdscns of the Great Gtorye Wilkes. His cl'' e.re Ir.rge enough for farm, cirri ie or conch horses. Have actl n, st,le and spe.l nough for fancy drivers, roadster h or race horses. All pood cid.irs black, brown or bay. Their intelligence, size, stamina, gaits and other quali ties of general utility make tLeiu tho best and most useful general pur pose hor3; the farmer can rulsa and these qualities make them al ways In demand at the top of the market when the owner wants to sell. Fee reduced to f 15 during 1907. At Lake Park Stable, Butler, Mo. E. S. CRABTREE, Proprietor. It is hard to understand the rea son for coining the phrase "Poor Old Missouri " This state is now supplying 92 per cent-of the soft lead oitnpd in this country; during the last fifteen years she has captur ed 75 per cent .of all premiums offer ed for fins Hereford cattle; she is the first among the states In value of farm property, she has the largest available tchool fund ot any state In the anion except Texas ; and she has the largest stock farm and the great est apple orchard in the world. H olden Enterprise The Butler Land Company has 5 per cent money to lend on good lm- provea iarms in nates county, oee them. 17-2t FOR STYLE Quality AND LOW Price You should see what we are SHOWING In Spring SUITS For MEN YOUTHS and Childrens wear. Largest Stock to Select from JOE MEYER, THE CLOTHER. Agents Popular d o 1 1 a r-a-month health and accident policies. Big commissions to live agentH. Con-, tirmntnl Cuanalttr V. 1 nu tf ii,:.. Ave., Chicago, III. 13 6t i