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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
8
In Butler area notices include Nevada College offerings, local politics with Bryan Stevenson clubs, Socials and church events. Mentions Miss Bessie Parkinson studying in Paris then Switzerland, Lofty civic roles, a train wreck near Lone Elm, a house fire at Dr Morris, and Osceola murder case verdicts.
Mrs Ferge Long of New Straitsville Ohio saved two lives after a severe cough kept her awake nightly. She tried remedies and doctors until Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and Mr Long’s pneumonia. Aimed at throat chest and lung troubles. Priced 50 cents and 1.00 dollars with trial bottles free at H L Tucker druggist.
Ex surveyor Joe March now lawyer at Rich Hill swore out a warrant for Mrs Elizabeth Jennings charging assault with intent to kill after she demanded settlement, accused him of pressuring her to sign an ironclad leave state agreement for two dollars. She claimed his letter lured her back, then tried to shoot him. She tore up his law books in his Butler office. deputies arrested and released her on bond. March faced a weapon search. defense sought venue change. case postponed. Jennings had previously fired a shot at March on Rich Hill streets, lightly wounding him.
Nevada story recounts W H Quick of Kansas City Kaw disappearing May 10 while with a stranger. A horse resembles his but is ruled out as his son’s. Quick left for a 12 mile job with $20 and a gold watch. stranger arrested for murder, claims return to earn more money. Case described as an impenetrable mystery.
About a thousand Democrats from Bates county plan to attend the state campaign opening in Sedalia on August 21. Attendees expect speeches from Adlai E. Stevenson, Senator Daniel, Dockery, John Atwood, Davis, Webster, and others, with travel costs kept light. Bruce Ludwick in Butler, Mo, invites names.
An advertisement advises readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla to improve hunger, energy, and complexion. It promotes better blood and health as natural outcomes, cautioning against negative self-statements and urging avoidance of phrases about pimples or poor health.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church has secured a vacant store room on the square for a reception room during the Butler Street Fair. It will be furnished with chairs cots cradles water and towels and staffed by attendants. Mothers may rest and leave children in charge while they attend the fair at no cost.
Historic quotation by Henri Watterson arguing that support for a ticket should be based on democratic voting and not impediments to freedom. The passage endorses forward-moving political engagement and the best Democrat winning on election day through votes.
Virginia items note people visiting from nearby towns, farmers praising crops and a voter belief in Bryan, plus band contests, farm purchases, and family travel. Mentions J J Hack and wife near Paola, Kan. Mrs Judy and grandson in Missouri. Aunt Bettie Dudley with Hutchinsons at El Dorado Springs. a new grader for Charlotte township. several moves and social outings, political reflections, and a death in the Wheeler family.
The state department reports the Conger cipher telegram was verified after Consul Fowler in Che Foo received the original dispatch dated July 17. The courier traveled five days by night and day to deliver the document, which closely matches the message received in Washington. Fowler attests to the dispatch’s genuineness and notes the American legation had been besieged for a month in the British concession.
Passaic items describe hay and corn needing rain, good yield, and neighbors hauling. Mrs Walls returns from Adrian. fishing in nearby waters. local residents plan stock purchases for winter meat. J N Sharp helps with sowing wheat and grounds. discussion of Oak Hill anniversary and Confederate G A R gathering. Carl Decker buying hogs and cattle. Dr Son visits from Missouri. remarks on court house dissatisfaction and a Bates County fair. Coneklin graveyard service planned for Monday 13th at 9 am.
It helped win battles. Twenty nine officers and men from the front say it cures scratches bruises cuts wounds sore joints and burns. Bucklen's Salve is the best in the world and also treats skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by H L Tucker druggist.
In Nevada on August 4, J W Talbott’s Jewelry Store suffered a theft valued at 1500 dollars. A sneak thief concealed 24 diamonds 9 old watches and 12 solid gold rings while proprietor and clerks watched a street parade. A second robbery at Hotel Mitchell last night netted 400 dollars.
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