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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
2
The Butler Weekly Times reports on the ongoing weekly note about local speaker events in Butler Missouri. It mentions Elser and Prop Katered as speakers in a second theme, hinting at a community discussion.
A fragmentary notice announces Lawrence M. Griffith seeking the Democratic nomination for Representative of Hates county. It states a March 4 meeting at Nee Mattie and references preparations before the primary election to be held August. Corrected text indicates a stated city location and county details.
Local ballot item names Smith as candidate for judge of the norsh ethic before the tyes peiwerios in Mingo Township. Voters see a contested race seeking ethical oversight and judicial roles.
The notice announces J. Tangle of Morgan Township as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff before the 104 primary election.
Authorized notice lists multiple candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for County Treasurer before the August primary. Names include Yancy Comes Tremarer Watnwt township Sam L Coleman Leap Water township A Rog Rns Hower Lowiewtip W Smith MO J Emmet Hook and others across townships. Wording signals official announcements for the county treasurer race.
Governor Polk's recommendations still weigh with the next legislature. Fay advertises the plan to repeal the road tid warehouse commissioners office. Cowherd will join in the push after adjournment, while Polk claims credit for work of the last General Assembly. Missouri faces high costs amid political credit seeking. Some Southern states report more cyclones than desired this season.
Jefferson City correspondent for Louis Globe-Democrat argues that Stone's defeat next November would end his official career though not his political activity. He questions if Polk seeks a new field with Republicans, Independence League, or a new party, and hints at factions surrounding the governor and Democratic party prospects.
A Virginia monument by women to Theodore Kavis, shot by Judge William Loving after a claim of assault on his daughter Elizabeth, prompts debate over women’s motives and vigilante justice. Loving was acquitted under an unwritten law, while Estis faced the death penalty.
The piece rails against women’s sympathy for criminals and mocks the Democratic senatorial race. It notes a lukewarm opening for Folk and Stone, zeroing in on the governor’s calm retelling of familiar Missouri history and the lack of a sharp platform. A St Louis Times quip compares potential debate to a Lincoln-Douglas clash.
A historian notes the Missouri Republican field shuffles as a general hints at a 1920s gubernatorial bid while many party members doubt the plan. The piece predicts the general will run, but suggests he will be remembered as having also run, with Bill Cowherd as the next governor.
Iron County Register reports a Missouri debate on whether Sen J L Batley will honor primary results for the U S Senate race. Ed Bradley notes the editor’s inquiry and Joax L Brapiey replies he will vote with the people’s will, not personal feeling, pledging party loyalty and constituent will. Delegates chosen for the county convention follow Demists’ meeting, with Jeter as chair and Henry as secretary. Two mail bags stolen in New York valued at $500000 reach press. one bound for St Louis, one for Brooklyn, with ships and post offices investigating.
Public notice announces foreclosure under a deed of trust on the Green Ranch in Bates County Missouri. C F Beard Sheriff will sell the property at the north door of the Butler courthouse to satisfy a 1500 loan and 1000 interest, with bids July 2 at 9 to 5.
Order of publication from Bates County Probate Court announces petition by Isaac N Malog administrator for sale of Deacon Brothers and Company real estate to satisfy debts. The court requires publication four weeks in a Bates County newspaper and serving heirs at least ten days before the next term on May first, 1905.
Notice is given to creditors and others interested in the estate of Thomas J. Wright deceased that Frank Allen and Charles Wright, executors, intend to make a final settlement in Bates County Court Bates County Missouri to be held at the court in Missouri. The note indicates the executors will present the settlement for approval and distribution to interested parties.
An administrator of the estate of Elias I L Q announces plans to receive bids at the next term of offers in Butler Missouri on the specified date. The notice directs interested parties to prepare payments and attend the term to submit offers.
In May, a court date is noted for a matter involving a party identified only by initials and a hotel named Fras Hote. The fragment references saints and a term of the state, with unclear action and participants.
Walker McKibben offers a large Wash Dress Goods collection with Batistes in color designs and stripes from 8¢ per yard. Sheer white goods start at 10¢, White India Linen at 10¢ and 18¢ down from 12¢ and 25¢, and White Persian Lawns popular at 25¢ per yard for lace and embroidery accents.
A fine line of matched sets in lace or embroidery is available, plus wide embroidery for shirt waist fronts and allovers. Laces at popular prices from 5 to 15 cents. Embroideries at popular price 5 cents.
Long gloves for ladies sell well with a wide range from silk to lisle. Choices include black white blue brown and tan with prices from 75 cents to 3.50 for various styles double tipped fingers long and short. Men’s dress and work gloves are offered at 75c to 1.50 and up to 1.25 for work varieties.
In a crowded catalog style listing, the store advertises Celebrated Munsing Plated Underwear for men priced from 1.00 to 2.00 per suit, separate shirts and drawers at 25 and 50 cents, boys and ladies undergarments, and special values at 10, 15, and 25 cents.
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