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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
4
The piece lists Willman J. Bryan of Nebraska and Julius W. Bers of Indians seeking the Democratic ticket for the presidency, indicating an early 20th century party nomination context.
A tribute to William J Stone for decades of mining safety advocacy. The article recalls his role in steering Missouri legislation and senate debates that shaped mine safety, oil usage rules, and inspectorial measures. It highlights his support from Rich Hill miners who pressed for Richards bill and his ongoing push for disaster investigation funding.
The Times congratulates the county Democratic party on an excellent ticket after late primaries with Griffith in the south Bullock in the north Coleman in the east Paddock in the west Hyde in the southeast Dawson in the center. Judge Waller W Gravee praised for large statewide vote, likely highest majority. Col Richard Kerens contests for US Senator against Col Joe Black with implications of political gratitude and shifting loyalties.
Senator Stone spoke to a large farmer gathering in Butler on Monday. The crowd cheered as he toured the neontral from the north and was hosted at Pennell Hotel. He delivered a two and a half hour Democratic speech, joking about Gov Folk, defending his record, and noting he granted pardons hearing. He then rode the night train to El Dorado and Appleton City for further stops.
The Democratic Central Committee met at the courthouse after primaries and elected J.E Williams as chairman A. B. Stone as secretary and T.S. Grimeley as treasurer A roster lists members by township or area including Mingo J. K. Godwin Grand River H. A. Harrison Deer Creek W. F. Wolfe East Boone Wm Stone West Boone Geo Williams West Point Ed Mier Elkhart Isaao Lockridge Monnd Wm Dillon Shawnee J. S. Taylor Spruce John Crabtres Deepwater A L Gilmore Summit Frank Holland Mt. Pleasant J B Williams Charlotte Wm Hardinger Homer T S Grimsley Walout J F Cecil New Home D C Mira Lone Oak R A Belt Pleasant Gap Wm A baker Hadson Chas Culver Rockville J Ooley Prairie Eugene Bradley Orsage A B Stone Howard Dr W A Williams
The Rich Hill Bank of Rich Hill Missouri is not liable for £4000 of Bates National Bank stock held in trust by W F Tygard. The US Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court finding that the stock transfer to Frank McVey did not prove insolvency or knowledge of insolvency by Rich Hill Bank or its officers at the time.
The Republican County Central Committee faced tensions over order amid a threat to appeal to Governor Folk for militia if local police fell short. The Atkeson faction ultimately seized control, listing C. A. Chambers as Chairman and Thad Harper as Secretary, with a broad slate of officers and district representatives across Butler County communities.
Get one ounce of tarter emetic use about one third at a time with equal sugar moisten with a little water and add more if it dries place in a saucer on the kitchen floor in the corner where ants are most troublesome. Sometimes see it used until the end of summer. it was never known to fail.
Transfers include MG Kendall to Geo Kersey for 808 sec 8 Summit subdivision assignee 2800 dollars. James M L Norrie to Frank Ogg 6000. W A Lewis to Joveeph Groves 319 acres sec 26 27 East Boone 9570. Louisa Scott to A Vantuylot sec 20 Amsterdam city 400. Wilson Reese to C E Robbins lots 7 8 9 10 bik 22 Amores 200. Jenkins to M L Robbins lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 bik 22 Amores 150. Mattie A Thomas to W B Cunningham and wife lot 2 bik 182 Town Co s 1st add to Rich Hill 100. Eliza A Bagby to Joseph Bellman lot 6 bik 145 Town Cos 3rd add to Rich Hill and 501 West aide bik 1 Reif s add to Rich Bill 1.
Henry Lenis suffered a sudden heart failure at his place of business last Sunday morning. Dr Bates treated him promptly and revived him. He has been ill since but is gradually recovering to his normal condition.
Metz township proudly names J. M. Gordon as a Bryan supporter living south of the river. The article notes Gordon’s Bryan lineage and his voting history of Kraska stateeman five times, twice for president, twice for congress, and once for state senator. He vows to vote for Bryan again next fall and to stay steadfast if needed until Bryan’s victory.
Prof L B Alllaones now supplies school boards with complete items from desks to slates window screens shades bells chalk and crayons. General agent for Hyloplate slate blackboards and all country school needs at reasonable prices. Send orders to Prof L B Alison Butler Mo for prompt attention.
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