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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
8
A new paint service opens at ground floor offering fibre lead and oil paints with no patent mixtures. The contractor promises top satisfaction and cites twenty years of experience in painting and paper hanging.
J T Yates buys a team of mules from Will Page. Henry Rest family attend Sedalia camp meeting. Rayton family travels to Michigan for extended visit with relatives. W M Stayton buys a lawn swing and Mrs Stayton will manage the store. Nealy Scranton visits J S Carlson and attends HoManville reunion. Mr McManama reported ill. Johnson Bros of Urich progress on Hackler schoolhouse. Mrs RK E Thurman ill recently. Many Mingo boys attend Farmer Boy Encampment at Butler last week with good time and benefit. Geo Fisher and children return from visit to Mra Fisher’s parents in Moundville. Butler Baptist Association to meet at Prairieview near Drexel starting September 2.
From the Journal: Lyle, 10, son of Mrs Daisy Mahan, died Friday afternoon August 14, 1908, at his mother's home in Adrian after a year of crippled suffering from a hip injury suffered at school. He was bright, studious, and amiable, beloved by all who knew him. The Adrian Street Fair is set for September 9–11 with premiums and exhibits. Henry Reeder and his mother were injured in a wagon accident. a wrecked wagon caused serious head injuries to a horse and two others.
A report notes one of her thumbs was dislocated or broken and her overall condition is not thought to be dangerous, though full details are unclear.
John Winegardner, a long respected resident, died at home Tuesday morning last week from heart trouble. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, and burial followed at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitors included Mr and Mrs G Price of Butler and Ella Black of Kansas City visiting J Haye. The Spruce township Sunday School convention will convene September 13 at Fairview church with an all day session and dinner on the ground. Everyone is invited. BELLE
Myrt the six year old bay mare owned by L 3 Radford was struck and killed by a southbound Red Hall freight near the Cannon Weiner switch trestle while wandering onto the track after being hired the previous evening. The buggy was ripped free and the mare dragged off the track as workers found the animal early Monday morning.
Mrs John R Reeder and her son while returning from Clayton Subbh funeral were struck by three touring cars as their horse bolted. Mrs Reeder suffered broken left arm near shoulder a broken right thumb and facial injuries. She rested at home later in another carriage. Dr Robinson attended. Also notes Woodmen gathering at Amsterdam with an estimated crowd of five thousand. Read Walton's death at Excelsior Springs and funeral details. Mo Pac Ry folder highlights Missouri farming and dairying advantages shipped to distant lands.
The Old Bettler's Society of Bates county will pay a premium of Five Dollars to any person submitting the innocent query or item as part of a local contest.
Fragment mentions a deadline up to Wednesday September 2 with a secretary signature and address details for submission to O. D. Austin.
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