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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
2
The Butler Weekly Times laments local criticism of Kansas City police and state officials. The piece mocks newspaper factions and defends the governor’s removal of a commissioner while noting uninvestigated charges against another official.
O R Barton of Grapevine Texas writes a reminiscence praising Missouri foods and weather, noting crops, cotton boll weevil battles, rising land values, and a longing for Butler friends. He credits The Times for steady news and political faith, expressing pride in Missourian identity.
Mrs. Steele died suddenly at her son Ed Steele's home in Nevada on Sunday and was brought to Butler for funeral services. Born July 14 1836 in Cooper County Missouri she lived in Butler most of her life with later years in St Louis. She leaves sons Edward T Steele of Nevada and Walton Steele and daughter Miss Lila Steele of St Louis. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery following 2:30 p.m. services conducted by Rev. McCoy.
Judge William T. Cole and his brother 4 W Cole of Culver returned from a week long trip visiting Lafayette Saline and Johnson counties. Born in Dover they revisited the old homestead and found the two story eight room frame house unchanged except for changes in the surrounding area. They enjoyed a warm reception from old neighbors and cousins, with one cousin still living at the homestead.
Bill Stephens and Aaron Crumley called at the office and declared strong support for the direct tax plan. They urged the proposition be presented to the people at once, praising the project and its aim to aid the county's infirmary, Bates home for the unfortunates, and to move quickly while its leadership is young.
A fragmentary note from an old Missouri piece references a loving caller to a father, mentioning a beautiful autumn pet and a title tied to Ser oaer da The erthorom and John H. Bowdee, with unclear context. The readable portions suggest a sentimental inscription or dedication about family and settlement.
Parker's Practical Business Colleges announces seven thorough practical schools with up to date bookkeeping and shorthand courses. Positions guaranteed to graduates. Write for illustrated catalog. School opens September 2. E Parker president Warrensburg Missouri.
At dawn in Moberly Missouri Reuben Linsley a young Wabash brakeman accused of stealing merchandise from a freight train shot himself through the brain and died. The incident ends the case as authorities reported the death occurred during the investigation into the theft.
Riyoom B. Childs, general manager of Colonial Sugar Company at Cobs, returns to his home and family after a decade. His Cuba plantation, a 50 loco motive, 500 car operation with 2000 workers, plans to yield 150000 sugar bags this year. The site lies at the center of Cuba’s revolutionary activity, with US troops present and Childs declining to comment on politics.
Alexander Jester died in Shawnee Ohio last week at age 90. He faced murder charges tied to the disappearance of Gilbert Gates near Mexico Missouri decades ago, and a lifelong pursuit spanned Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri. Jester, also known as Hill, a Civil War veteran and showman, had been jailed and escaped, later jailed again, and long active in Grand Army circles while drawing a pension.
Cal J Pace, superintendent of the Confederate soldiers' home at Higginsville Missouri, marketed a load of hogs today fed at the home. The 72 head weighed about 210 pounds each and brought 645 per head, with the proceeds aiding the home founded by the late Mrs McClure, a Daughters of the Confederacy figure. Pace has long led the institution’s management and is noted for capable execution.
Bandits left money at Dr. W. Melick’s farm near Horton. Last week W. A. Bommers’ boys recovered it, identifying owners from papers in four other pocketbooks. The hoard, once in Ceshier Shacklett’s pocketbook, includes two silver items.
Will Ison, a Lone Oak Township farmer, was run down by his mules while unhitching a mower. The mower wheel passed over his body breaking his back and tearing three ribs from their sockets. His lower body and legs are paralyzed and he remains in critical condition with limited hope for recovery. His wife and four children depend on him as the community laments the accident.
The Butler school board met Saturday night and adopted new textbooks across grades. Updated choices include Jones Readers for grades 3 4 5 6 Stepping Stones to Literature for grades 7 8 Speller and Definer for grades 7 8 and high school plus Hunt Speller for grades 8 4 5 6 Our Comeacant ahistory to be used in Tin Ach whook with titles Algegen Slangier Leunes History West Ancient World 1st year and a oe tory Ada Sma eee as cee Gentle.
Robert Sassa man was convicted of the 1904 murder of Carl Miller near Holden, Missouri. He faces life imprisonment with a likely motion for a new trial. Anna Bentley aided authorities, guiding them to the scene where Miller’s body was recovered from an abandoned well after being killed by an ax during a camping trip for Miller’s team and wagon.
Regular examinations for teacher certificates will be held at the west school building in Butler on Friday and Saturday August 28 and 29 starting at 8 o'clock each day The Friday subjects are Geography Grammar Algebra Spelling Language Arithmetic Literature The Saturday subjects are Reading Civil Government United States History Science Physiology Pedagogy Advanced History A L Ives Co Supt of Schools
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