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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
8
A fragmented 19th century ad lists coal trading and mule delivery terms at low rates, with mentions of Warren Tater Company Butler Maine, Montana and a State Bank. It notes shortgage and town property details, inviting owners to borrow and secure favorable terms. The noisy OCR reflects the era’s rural banking and loan practices.
Local items report social visits, arrests, and incidents in Rich Hill Missouri area. Kitty Ferguson and Burr Hoth visited Joanise Wooley during the enermypy, Wheeler group arrested in Colibin for pasents, and Mrs Elizabeth Porter Win Eo Walton leaves Estes Park for Denver. A fire damaged Quality PDL at Cape Bet Chirk, and Sheriff Smith arrested suspects for adultery while Crouch and Barn faced fines for a minor show at the fair. Robert Harnsberger, pioneer of Rich Hill, dies at Maple Street home aged 72 years 5 months.
Notice from Marmaduke Camp Bates County inviting Confederates and friends to gather at Camp Dotecon near Butler Missouri on Monday evening August 20. Second Missouri Regiment to be present. Attendees to meet at the court house Friday at 1 30 pm with Star Guard officers and privates in attendance. F Coveway Surra Adjutant.
Wiss Camilla Smith daughter of Mrs. Wr. Sith rose as a noted violinist in the city. She has performed on stage for several years and last year toured major cities including St. Louis Kansas City Joplin and Springfield with her company. A forthcoming Thursday October date promises a large attendance at a prominent venue. Reynolds, a deserter from the army, was arrested in Cobb's city and jailed awaiting Fort Leavenworth officials. He had recently returned from the Philippines and was found with silverware and napkins stolen from a local boardinghouse.
The meeting in Shan City, originally set for Tuesday, has been postponed to Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Officers, including Gem Clark, express regret at the change and timing, noting rain may affect attendance and proceedings.
The fiftieth anniversary was celebrated at Choir here on Monday evening with Leona and guests, cake served, and a toast to continued health and happiness. Their children and family joined in the event, sharing memories and best wishes for the couple.
The Old Settlers Association held a council meeting on Wednesday September 17 with Clark Wis presiding. Committees were appointed by President Miank Wix including Nudford Helloway Hert Devinnes Chartwell Fisasek Edwards Drusidaie Wornock Newberry Rosser Brown Baxter McKibben Weldle Sithipsat and Alvin Flhasley. Kras urged prompt efficient work for a successful event at Lake Park.
In Butler the Nile editor Col OD Austin met in the morning with Republicans. Breens predicts the election results next November. High School Cadets, with Clyde and Child Allen and Win Ferguson, visited Butler to observe a genuine military organization and will appear on sham battle day. Gus Keintarger traveled from Pappinville to Butler noting merchants passed several forged checks recently.
Governor Dockery appoints COR Walters editor of the Hich Till Review as a manager of the Nevada incane eulum. The Clinton Democrat says the choice is one of the best ever made by the present executive and will be endorsed by the people of this region.
A brief note from E. B. Atkinson invites buyers to arrange field visits in September before wheat sowing. The message promises best value for money and signals a local agricultural commerce opportunity in Sheridan County.
The Second Regiment, N G Meés, arrived at Lake The Second Regiment Band led the parade to camp. Gen Clark Col Mitchell and staff, then the regiment in companies marched in procession. Camp routines included early rising, guard mount, parade calls, and meals. Mrs Clark presided over Gen Clark's headquarters while officers and soldiers enjoyed the grounds despite weather and a riot incident near a saloon.
Local notes recount a postponed Virginia picnic, small claims heard before Squire Thorn, and various community events. Reports include hospital visits, farm changes, temperance exercises, band performances, sermons, and a Springfield police judge’s suicide note found at a Joplin hotel.
A fragmentary ad claims low prices on cookies and cakes bought in Kansas City, offering 200 lbs of assorted cakes for 15 cents and promotions on White Loaf flour and vanilla extract. The notice promises rewards for returns of sacks or bottles, a one day sale on Saturday, Aug 30, 1902, with customer amenities like ice water and resting area.
Always Working Mr Trimble has secured THE ALLISON THEATRE CO for the Opera House opening on Sept 1 with a wide rep and the Superb Ma rifie Hand led by Prof J S Uuss and a Symphony Orchestra under Prof Carl Meneer. Virginia Douglas of Birmingham is noted as a talented actress. the company aims to be the finest in the west. Real estate listings and farm offers accompany the notice.
Airs Sam Foster improves Henry Morehead visits Cooper county this week Grandma Wilker convalescent OY. Jackson a Johnstown merchant attended Humansville picnic Mrs Reese and children of St Joseph visiting Johnstown area left for home last Sunday Miss Sammons Montrose visits cousin Miss Mignon Coleman Mrs J Whigzard guest of sister Mrs Johan Allison Dr Crabtree reports sickness Neighbors selling and trading stock with liberal prices A new millinery store to open in Johnstown Several attended Butler soldier boys encampment and praised it Hands to cut broom corn in demand Elm Grove school house repairs Evans Stevens resigns Johnstown school for Papinv ille Johnnie Allison goes to Butler to meet brother-in-law at Rich Hill Joe sells old fine colt to John Brownsburger for handsome prize Mrs Wetzel and daughter visit Mrs George Allison Ralph Judy sick with typhoid Rost reports wood tine Luther Frey visits daughter Mrs Wilson Mrs John Page Appleton Effa Davenport Taborville visited J M Kretzayer Chas Peacock building pork culvert east Jas Stephens riding county list trying to buy cattle William Jackson to commence broom corn next Monday Mr Ottle Johnstown hawk crop Supervisor Shelton absent last Tuesday Fros rz
Rain and mud marked the period while Miss Emma Luir lay ill. Mrs. Jan Nickle visited relatives in Joplin then Butler before heading to Warrensburg to join her two sons. Reports of neighbors at Johnstown sparring briefly surfaced. Chas Nickle and Ed Jennings attended a church ice cream social in Chappel last week.
County clerk accepts sealed bids until noon Tuesday September 2 1802 for 254 bushels of coal to be weighed at Butler. Deliveries: 1000 bushels to courthouse 7000 to jail and 500 to county poor farm. Bidder may be rejected. ST Broavurs 41th County jerk.
Advertisement-style item claiming many suffer kidney trouble unknowingly. Promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and urinary issues. Describes simple home test with a glass of water and “sediment” as indicator, and offers sample bottle and free book by mail.
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