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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
2
The Weekly Times states it is published every Thursday and offers yearly subscriptions prepaid to any address for $1.00. The notice emphasizes postage paid and indicates delivery terms for readers.
The Missouri Pacific Time Table at Dozier Station shows corrected routing with trains to Kansas City, Joplin, and intercity connections. It lists morning departures, freight services, and local freights with noted express and mail connections, along with several city names and scheduled times.
The piece lists Democratic ticket items for state and county offices including names such as HK OULESHY DEARMOND ANTHONY and others like WATB DAWSON and J. A. SILVENS. It notes Mr McLaughlin as Republican nominee for sheriff and reflects on party tactics and expectations with references to supporters and expected outcomes.
Washington on July 20 reports a market shaft proposal to honor Confederate seating at Arlington cemetery. Large sums are pledged to ensure success of the undertaking. The monument, costing about 10,000, will stand at the center of the Confederate plot at Arlington, a gift to the Southern people by President McKinley during his first term.
Mrs William Elia Corey wife of the President of United States Steel Corp was granted a Reno Nevada divorce by a jury on Monday. The plea was desertion and no sensational testimony was offered. Milas Ada Corey sister in law testified that her brother was unfit to care for the 16 year old son and that New York clubmen were not fit companions. The mother was awarded custody of the son.
The Globe Democrat accuses State Superintendent Carrington of partisan politics. It cites a teachers examination question on the State School Fund as evidence, claiming it will prompt teachers to uncover Republican misrepresentation and reduce the Republican vote next November, per New Madrid Record.
The Osceola school board last week altered textbook text after the legislature repealed the machine law alleging book monopolies raised costs. The board has since made two changes increasing expense beyond the past decade, prompting concern among the public.
A report, citing an authentic source, says William J Stone of Missouri will be named National Chairman to run the Bryan campaign. The Washington Post credits Stone as an able organizer and leader, noting his calm, calculating style and proven battlefield sense.
The Bates County Record ridicules Wiseman for claiming he organized the Democratic party here. It notes Bates County was Democratic since 1871, long before Wiseman’s arrival. The piece asserts Wiseman’s bolt would hurt the party, defends Allen’s campaign role, and argues Wiseman cannot stay in the party while aiding opposition.
Acting under campaign committee instructions Secretary B F Jeter secured rooms behind Jeters offices on the eastside. Rooms are being repapered and painted and furnished with desks tables chairs. The latest papers image fines will be kept on file and writing material kept handy. Headquarters will be open to voters and drop ins with Secretary Jeter in charge for the present.
The Bates County Democratic Central Committee met on Monday July 9 1906 at the Butler courthouse. They voted to open headquarters in a suitable building and empowered the executive committee to select the location. A campaign committee was appointed with J E Hook Hudson C J Youns T B Grimaley H D Chambers J W Jamison and B F Jeter later substituting John C Hagen for B F Jeter who declined the Public Administrator nomination. D A DeArmond spoke briefly. The group set a meeting for September 8 1906 and adjourned with J Emmet Hook as chair and B F Jaren as secretary.
At the Congressional Convention for Missouri's 6th district in Harrisonville last Saturday Hon D A DeArmond was renominated without opposition for the ninth consecutive term Resolutions endorsed the state platform and Excelator Springs and Jefferson City nominees praising DeArmond and backing Bryan for 1908 A two year committee was chosen Bates B F Warnock Case O W Byram Cedar W S Martin Dade Mason Talbott Henry P A Parke Johnson J L Anderson St Clair J C Hargis Bates county secures key Democratic ticket support urging a large party majority
Sam Lavy a prominent New Madrid and Butler merchant died at his Butler residence at 3 o clock Monday morning the 23rd of last month from Brights Disease aged 60 He came from Westphalia Germany to New Madrid forty years ago built a successful mercantile business and after selling to his brother moved to Bates county He was County Judge of Bates county appointed by Governor Morehouse in 1888 serving with distinction He is remembered as a loyal husband and father and as a friend Who built one of Western Missouri’s largest mercantile houses and amassed a large fortune His remains were laid to rest at Mt Sinai cemetery in St Louis Peace to his memory.
Judge Ballard and H E Kent of Montrose advertised eastern Texas land in town. Mise Inez Revis of Oklahoma visiting Mia. Ray Griffith of Butler spent Sunday nearby. Post office inspectors in Ballard found conditions satisfactory. J B Barker lost two horses last week one bitten by a snake and one killed by lightning. Jesse Coleman and Miss Etta Hill wed at Oak Hill church Sunday morning July 28 at ten. Myrtle Warford provided wedding music. Friends wish happiness to the couple. BELLE.
Articles show the Butler Fishing and Amusement Club incorporated on a recent Saturday. Incorporators include ex postmaster A. O. Welton, I. Mayd, and W. H. Whiting of Kansas City. Capital stock is $6,000. The firm plans extensive improvements to become a top press resort with a well stocked lake, a noted fishing retreat frequented by Kansas City sportsmen.
Columbia Mo July 28 Dr H D Lucky state veterinarian reports an epidemic of hydrophobia across Missouri with thousands of dollars in livestock losses. St Louis sees worst outbreak with many horses and cattle dying. He plans to push laws allowing officials to seize and confine suspected rabid dogs to allow disease to develop. In Kansas City there are 31 well defined cases of rabies or bo?
The civil service commission has at last received reports from every government department concerning clerks aged 65 and over. There are 1,587 such clerks. The oldest is 91, the only one in the service. A 90 year old is also noted among the group.
In Roanoke Virginia July 29 a memorial window to General Thomas Stonewall Jackson was unveiled at Fifth Avenue Negro Presbyterian Church. The dedication was led by Rev. L L Downing whose family once taught slaves. Money for the window was donated entirely by African Americans. Confederate camps and Daughters of the Confederacy chapters attended, reflecting cross racial participation and Downing’s lifelong goal to honor Jackson. The inscription quotes Jackson’s last words Let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees.
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