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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
6
The item reports a rumor of buried whiskey near Port Gibson tied to Mexican War era troop movements. It mentions non commissioned officers, a vanished liquor cache, and the Grand Army of the Republic event with travel details and prices, though details are fragmentary.
Miss Lillbst Boyer testified that she found a body before dawn near Paduewt Kentucky while describing the tragic disappearance at a hillside event. The witness recalled seeing the victim slip toward the water and later identified the remains.
Sheriff reports the Uncle Tom's Cabin operatic performance faced trouble as local townsfolk and an advance agent argue over the production. Dogs chased performers, a landlady pursued a board bill, and the crowd reportedly drove the troupe out of town.
Readable portions show Mrs Clie EO Smith of Wert Franklin Maiie praising Dr King's New Life Medicine as their family remedy. The text mentions buying at a local drug store and ties into a personal health narrative despite garbled OCR details.
Webb City Missouri tale of Ray Joyce 14 barely escapes when his horses plunge into an old open shaft in the road. Brothers Frank and Roy Dipley with four miners leap aside as the bay horse dies and another is spared by a miner’s pick. Near Webb City ball park, grading work uncovers the shaft. a near tragedy with only a child’s grip saving him.
The piece argues Missouri will remain Democratic, predicting Bryan will win a large majority and the entire state ticket. It contends Republicans fail to halt Missouri, despite Taft's injunction and ongoing primary law criticism, citing Chillicothe Constitution. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup note appears as an ad for children.
Judge C. Strang of Logan county ruled that offenses in the Billope liquor enforcement law not listed in the bill’s title are not punishable. The holding centers on possessing liquor with intent to violate the law not being named in the title. A person with ten barrels or more of whiskey may not be molested unless violating the law. the ruling could aid bootleggers and will be appealed to a higher court.
In Jefferson City a dispute erupts over A L Oliver a Democratic nominee for the State Senate from the Twenty third District who will be one day shy of the 35 year age requirement at the start of the session. The Senate leader notes he cannot be recognized on day one and must wait until day two to take oath. Oliver previously served in the House and is seen as likely to win as the Twenty third District leans heavily Democratic.
August in Colorado extols the month as ideal for visiting with cool air and abundant mountain life. It invites fishing hunting riding and wandering, with options to camp or stay in hotels. The writer mentions an excursion train service and rates and promises to provide full information to make the trip comfortable.
A New York Morning Telegraph item recalls a man who rubbed a safety match on his shoe to mislead onlookers. He tries to strike 16 on his shoe, is warned they are safety matches, bets with bystanders, and finally cashes in after a bold strike. The ad promotes Kodol with claim of relief from sour stomach and belching, sold by C. W. Hees.
Laville Aug Alfred T Wim berley state manager of Bankers Life Association of Des Moines Iowa was found dead in bed from a self inflicted pistol wound Coroner says a letter on the table explains he tired of life and had despondent appeals and no crisis with crime or troubles as he signed A T Wimperley
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio endorse the founder's 15 years of honorable business and ability to meet obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Robert Shankey 35 died in his jail cell after officials refused to grant permission to attend his father’s funeral. He had been sentenced to forty eight hours for delinquent conduct at a picnic. He collapsed claiming his heart would break and never recovered.
An old advertisement touts Cassenna Stomach Tablets with a digestive active principle claimed to aid indigestion dyspepsia and stomach ulcers. It emphasizes resting the stomach and insists on Original ton Oa Gihee ach Tablets as the crust and best option.
Wheat harvest ends as farmers are urged to visit Texas and the Southwest for cheap land. Excur sions planned on the first and third Tuesdays each month, offering 25 day limits and low rates. Vanpervoort, agent.
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