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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
3
A fragment reports ongoing proceedings against International Harvester with units accused of involvement by a group or individual described as ZeeS. Details are limited in the readable text.
Echo the young trotting stallion, owned by J Clark, collapsed mid race at Holden track while driven by trainer Andy. Post mortem cited cause as rapture of a flood vessel. Valued at $1,000. Clark notes he was one of the best horses he ever owned. He had been entered on the circuit this season. Clark also lost another valuable horse last season at Rich Hill.
Agent J F Geiger prevented a disaster Sunday evening as a Kansas Special southbound freight neared Butler. With a crowd of Butler rooters aboard two coaches the signal lights would have allowed a head on collision. Geiger changed the signals just in time, stopping the train and saving lives.
Butler concerts band won first prize in the contest for best band at the Southwestern Log Rolling Association meeting in Joplin last Thursday held in the park. The Butler band scored 285 of 800 points and received an ovation before and after the performance. Butler drill team earned third prize in class A with 91, and B F Jeter was elected president of the Association on the first ballot for the coming year.
Dr A L Ludwick, a Bates county native and Punton Sanitarium physician, wed Miss Margaret Gallaher in Kansas City on August 15 with close relatives present. A B Ludwick, prosecuting attorney, and Mrs W W Graves are among his relatives. The couple vacationed at the northern lakes after the ceremony. Judge and Mrs W W Graves attended.
The column treats Missouri corn as bounteous but cautions readers against inflated claims. J G Walker’s corn planted May 23 shows stalks under 20 feet with healthy color and thick shalka, ears averaging two to three per stalk. Conservative yield estimates range around 100 bushels per acre, pending continued rains.
Neal Holloway died at his home Thursday evening at 8 o'clock after two days of severe suffering from locked bowels. He fell ill at the south side barber shop where he worked Tuesday afternoon at 5, walked home, and died despite medical aid. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Saturday morning by the M W A lodge, of which he was a member, and burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. Holloway, 44, had lived in Butler about ten years and leaves a widow and a young daughter.
K G Matheney wed Miss Nellie Voris at the bride’s parents home south of Butler with Rev J A Barker officiating. Only family and immediate friends attended. The bride, a popular local, and the groom, a prominent young man from Custor Ohio, will make a short visit before moving there. The Times joins friends in best wishes for their happiness.
A surprise 67th birthday dinner honored Geo Callahan and W H Shelton at Mr Shelton’s home last Friday. Fifty six guests attended a long noon table laden with various foods while music and social entertainment followed. Guests departed pleased and wished many more pleasant birthday surprises for the pair.
Advertisement notes a 12 horsepower traction engine for sale in Butler Missouri. Inquiries directed to E A Benxerr at 42 1m Butler.
For sale a No 1 cow and calf. For particulars see 41 of Deacon Baus and Company.
Butler Ball Club traveled to Pleasanton Kansas last Sunday in a successful excursion drawing about 250 Butler and Foster supporters. Mound City and Butler opened with Butler winning 8 to 0, then Pleasanton fell to Butler 12 to 2 as Butler contemplates league joining. Manager Blood forecasts strong run of glory.
Florence Lindsay filed divorce against Joseph Lindsey in Alton city court alleging cruelty and desertion. She married in East St. Louis after eloping from Butler Missouri, noting Lindsey’s rancid stew affair and his ongoing conflicts before authorities intervened.
A Le Clair county farmer reports dramatic crop differences using fertilizer. He observed corn yields of 25 bushels per acre without fertilizer versus 40 bushels per acre with fertilizer, reflecting broader national results as other states report favorable soil strengthening effects.
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