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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
11
The Washington School West building will host an examination on Friday August 31 at 9 a.m. Open to pupils seeking advance standing from last year, those who failed any portion of the year, and new applicants seeking admission to the schools. Superintendent J. M. Tayrion.
Hot dry conditions have ruined late corn, yielding less than half a crop in this township. A grand wedding occurred last Sunday in the neighborhood with Miss Lettie Pealer and W P Buck of Arkansas as the couple. Ella Morse served as bridesmaid, her brother as best man. Mrs B L Exline hosted a sumptuous dinner. Also noted are sick list items and local visits including Maggie Tuft from Enid Oklahoma, who says Enid is booming. In other items, Ernest Swearens plans to move to Oregon. A cold remedy advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets at 25 cents.
In scorching heat and dust a large Springfield crowd gathered for a Democratic ratification meeting. A noon parade formed from the public square, then at Dolling Park the marchers held a basket picnic. Judge D A De Armond spoke on imperialism trusts money question militarism and Republican extravagance.
Susan Hall administratrix of Willis Hall deceased notifies all creditors and interested parties that she will file a final settlement in the Probate Court at Bates County State, Butler on the fifth day of June 1900.
Georgetown Ky August 17 The largest crowd yet attends the Powers murder trial closing argument. Col T C Campbell of Cincinnati opens at 0 40 oclock and cites murder rates in Ohio and Kentucky under Governor William Bradley. Youtsey improving and may stand trial Monday. Dr King’s New Life Pills touted at end as health remedy.
Body of one of the Union Pacific train robbers buried at the county’s expense has been exhumed and identified as James Jones. Jones was wanted for crimes near Springfield Missouri and in Texas, with a reward of 2300 dollars for his capture.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds. It promises a refund from all druggists if unsuccessful, and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box with a 25 cent price.
New up to date Racine buggies spring wagons surries and road warrens shown at Bennett-Wheeler Co’s. If you want quality they feature steel corner beds and sturdy construction. Visit to inspect stock and know where to go when ready to buy or browse.
As rains boost Bates county corn crops you may need a wagon. We carry Peter Schuttler Mitchell Weber and John Deere wagons in first class condition with prices as low as the lowest on this grade of goods.
Bates county hardware store promotes Deere and Bradley Sulky and Gang Plows, Deere Ranger, Hoosier and Indiana Disc and Hoe Drills, a one horse drill, feed grinders, scoop boards, stalk cutters, and bargain mowers. Advertises top cash prices for country produce and trade options, inviting customers to visit the store.
A one day sale announces 10 to 20 percent off on listed goods ahead of the street fair. White Leaf Flour, White Dove Oats, Dwight's Soda, Arm and Hammer, Old Home Soda, Heliotrope Soap, Bells Mocha and Java, and flour varieties are offered at reduced prices. Sales run 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on August 25 with limits on flour and premium bread contests at the Butler Street Fair.
We are agents for Garland and Peninsular Steel Ranges praised for their planished steel bodies and superior finish. A full line of cast cook stoves and ranges is available, promising better value for your money than any competitor.
A local store proclaims it is headquarters for groceries and Queensware with low market prices. It advertises flour and feed stock at discount, thanks customers for prior trade, and invites continued patronage while urging attendance at the street fair the last of next month to showcase the store as the city’s headquarters.
Mrs. Ferge Long of New Straiteville Ohio suffered nightly coughing and illness until Dr King's New Discovery cured her. A bottle also cured her husband Mr Long of pneumonia. The ad claims power to cure chest and throat troubles and offers trial bottles free at H L Tucker, druggist with a 50 cent guarantee.
Virginia items report social visits from Schell City and Adrian, political talk for a Butler republican club, band travel to Nevada, farm and family notes, church events, illnesses, and a plug for Electric Bitters as a remedy.
Rockville Reflex urges the Bates County court to submit a clear plan and specifications for a new courthouse so taxpayers understand what they are voting on. The paper argues against a “blind” proposition and contends a court house should be built without paying rent for county offices.
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