Local notices and farm reports from Bates county across 1902
A compilation of community items from Bates county including appointments at the Newida Asylum, school exams in Washington, famer visits by J W Snodgrass and DP Radford, a Mexico city council license rise, and rumors of Judge Graves for governor. Also notes on Schooley selling land to John Shutt, Leslie Rucker’s arm injury, Mrs Johnson’s shoulder ailment, a California sermon on sickness, a rainfall summary, and Warren Cox’s horse death at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Cox
Dr. Cox
Hich Hill
Warrenox
Bates County
J.C. Clark
Perord
Money or blood. Wm. E. Walton warned to
A terse early 20th century item records Wm. E. Walton receiving a warning framed as a ultimatum about funds or violence. The brief note notes the threat without detailing circumstances or location, reflecting a period news brief style.
Money Demanded From Missouri Banker by Anonymous Letter
E Walton, president of the Missouri Bank and Bates county's wealthy citizen, received an anonymous threat demanding a large money sum or his life. He reported it to Sheriff Smith and, with deputies and Pinkerton, tracked a decoy burial site for weeks but the culprit remained at large. The report cites a private source for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Walton
Missouri State Bauk
Bates County
Walton
Johnstown
Butler
Summit Township
Thonley
Cal Hite
Sheriff Smith
McCantreomndtar Pinkerton
Kauss City
Torris
Mr. Waleton
Villian
Encampment notes promise gala for Butler week
Next week features a large encampment near Butler with the Second Regiment arriving by special train Sunday afternoon. Troops from multiple towns, a sham battle on Aug 27, and public tours are planned with dignitaries from St Louis and Kansas City visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Lamar
Nevada
Urthave
Joplin
Thierve City
West Plains
Greenfield
Clinton
Sedalia
Drum Corps
Signal Corps
Depot
Cam Ot Lake
Kansas City
Cameron
Sinclair
1St Regiment of
St. Louie
Lechtman
Stringfellow
44H
Houck
Rumbold
James H. Metord
St Joseph
George Halley
Hillsboro
Jno. 1. Martin
St. Louis
Emmett Newton
Springfeld
A. V. Adams
They Didn’t Wait Till Fall Wedding Of Bates County Pair
The Kansas City Journal reports the marriage of Dr William A Huffman of Butler Missouri and Miss Minnie Robison of Amsterdam Missouri. They wed in Kansas City Kansas with Probate Judge Snyder presiding. The couple left for Amsterdam then Butler to begin their life together. They had planned a fall ceremony but wed immediately after meeting in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bates County
William A. Hoffman
Butler
Minnie. Oolson
Amsterdam
Snyder
Kas
Huffman
Youngest College President Named In Missouri
Fayette, Mo July 17 Professor Parker Sheloff son of the Reverend and Mrs L PD Sheloff of this city has been elected president of Buchanan College Troy to succeed President H G Colwell who resigned to accept a one year position in St Louis High Schools. Professor Sheloff is the youngest college president in Missouri. Rev Sheloff was pastor of the M E church south in this city for several years. The family has many strong friends in this county who rejoice at the young man's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette, Mo
Parker Sheloff
Mere L. PD. Shceloff
Buchanan College
Troy
H. G. Colwell
St. Louis
Siowloff
Missouri
Sheloff
M. E. Church South
Old Settlers' Association Meeting Notice Aug 23 1902
All officers and members are notified of a meeting at the Probate Court road on Saturday August 23 1902 at 8 o'clock p m to decide the date of the annual meeting and picnic and to arrange a picnic provisions. All interested are invited to attend. Clark Wix President Canviy F Boxiey Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers’ Association
Probate Court Road
Clark Wix
Pres
Canviy F. Boxiey
Sec’y
Wit at Inois Fair Boosts Illinois Farm Claims
Win Hern of Home told the DeWitt county fair near Bloomington of Bates county products leading in corn grasses wheat fruit and vegetables. He praised Hower Sieg wheat and noted land sales at Rich Hill for 346 per acre. Repasa of Fulton county bought land. oats harvest strong. rains flooded crops but a fine harvest is hoped with Hern planning a return within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win, Hern
Home
DeWitt County, Ms
Bloomington
Bates
Hern
Ogle
Rich Hill
E. Repasa
Fulton County
Notice to Bid 2500 Bushels Coal Sept 2 1902
Sealed bids sought for furnishing 2500 bushels of coal to county with delivery to court house jail and county poor farm. Bids due noon Tuesday Sept 2 1902 at county clerk S T Broappa 41th County Clerk. Bids weighed at Butler city scales and transport at bidder's expense. Right reserved to reject any oral bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Court House
S. T. Broappva
Sell Your Farm and Exchange for Western Kansas Land
Realtor ad offers farm disposal and land exchange with ratios of three to six acres per one. Agent Rich Hill and FE P. Atkinson list dates in Adrian August 2, Butler August 40, WO Atkinson’s law office. Seeks descriptions, price, terms, and promises assistance in self exchange with cheap transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Adrian
Rich Hill
WO Atkeson
Butler
Kanaa
P. Atkinson
Grainfeld
Kian
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Ani
Tage
Topeka
Deacon Bros. & CO
Butler, Mo
Dr. W. B. Starks
Haw Locmtort
Kubler
Gomley'e Seat
Monkbews
Oren
Graitate Veterinary College
Cileago
Otras Pendtlen
Wall Deenk Colte Amr Hmnille
Alimays
Ponts Bank
Doewestoaf Appleton
Ity
Iden
Fara Loans
Nordediny
Herrow
Syorull
Butler. Me
Ae Balelst Ak
ALL
Millahora
Oof Real Estate Ags
Mather, Mo
Wittonaon Chattel Mortgage
Laneh
Over Mo
State Haak Aac
Livansion
J. BE. Hook
Southeastates
Nettie Kennedy
de Robinson
Newida Asylun
Yvonne Hely
Ter
Washington
M. Tayvior
Tuk Tuks
J. W. Snodgrass
MM. Radford
Easter Bates
Abel
Mexico
Nevada Mail
WW. Graven
Missouri River
Graves
Osceola
CJ. Schooley
John Shutt
Schooley
Ulum
Tae
Leslie Rucker
Machine
Altona
Lastie Hacker
Iivehine
WS. Johnson
Phasedta
California
Sys
Rina
Wn. A. Patterson
Nyhart
Rich Hill Fair
Tok List
T. Krelisle
Howard James
Orea
Papa
Mother
Babe
Wm. E. Walton
Ptc
Old Man
Christofeer
Frank Wright
Christofer
Elkhart Township
M. L. Burnett
Burnett
Charivari
Tac
Atlinton
Wright
Christoleer
Deeersend
T. Ww. Legg
Ile
T. W. Legg
Harvest Home
Hancock Disk
Deere Ranger
Mitchell
Peter Schuttler
Anchor
Bennett-Wheeler Merc, Co
Inois
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