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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1903

Page

5

Butler Weekly Times payment notice

The Weather Times announces a weekly edition price for a year, postage paid, at one dollar. Includes mention of J. D. Allen and service to subscribers.

Morrow's Vindication Triumphs Over Political Pressure

The article lauds Judge Adams for dismissing the case against W A Morrow as a political fabrication. It cites the judge's ruling that any other verdict would disgrace justice, and endorses the acquittal as a win for Morrow and Governor Dockery while criticizing partisan papers for bias. The piece cites the St Louis Republic editorial praising fair play and condemning the indictment as excessive zeal.

Adame W. A. Morrow Morrow Norton Adams St. Louie Republic Adama Dockery Orgins State Tribune

Bones Should Be Burned Across Kansas

In Topeka Kansas Rev J A McFarland pastor of the Methodist church denounced the Kansas Historical Society plan to display Quantrells bones calling it an insult to Kansans who remember the Lawrence raid He urged that the bones be burned and hero worship of the border raids be ended to erase lingering memories of the Civil War violence.

Topeka Kan J. A. McFarland Methodist Church Quantrell Kansas Historical Society McFarland Lawrence Mr. McFarland

Man dies after trap misfires at henhouse

Carbondale Illinois November 29 Willard Kennedy who lived near Duquoin was accidentally shot in the ankle at his home yesterday while tending a shotgun trap he set for thieves stealing chickens. He grew weaker from blood loss and died last night. He forgot about the trap and received the full charge in his ankle.

Carbondale, Lll Willard Kennedy Duquoin

Harmonious Action in Democratic Party Campaigns

The Trves urges Democrats to value party success over individual gain. Fights within the party should be civil, with dignified campaigns and fair treatment of opponents. Unity and merit matter more than faction, as Democrats choose the best leader for the next campaign.

Trves Democratic Party

Postal Scandals Shake Washington in Major Report

The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow’s report reveals massive boodle in the post office. It implicates department heads and Perry Heath, with bribes over $300,000 and losses to the government in the millions. Thirty-one indicted. Heath escapes. Roosevelt vows vigorous prosecution. In Missouri, Democrats plan to back Joseph W Folk for governor, with Vandiver chairing a state organizing effort in St Louis.

Bristow Washington Boodl First Ass Republican National Campaign Committees Perry Heath Department Roosevelt Heath National Republican Committee Hanns

Eleven year old killer explains birthday motive

In Columbia Missouri an 11 year old boy nicknamed Bud Cole says he killed his 8 year old cousin Felix Hall to celebrate his own birthday. Witnesses say the shot was fired without warning as children played near Brook Bridge. The boy, who is described as unusually intelligent, fled a shotgun incident last week and now faces reform school.

Columbia Bud" Coleman Felix Hall Brook Bridge Here Coleman Snd Felix Colman Reform School

Sedalia man shoots ex convict in home killing

Emile Meyer a Sedalia Electric motorman was shot dead at 2 pm by Frank C. Dunton an ex convict. Dunton arrested after returning from Vinita Okla where he worked in a mill. He says Meyer reached for his pocket and fired three times in self defense. Daisy Meyer 19 died earlier after consuming carbolic acid at the saloon. Dunton previously served two years in the penitentiary for shooting a man in Morgan county.

Sedalia Emile Meyer Frank C. Dunton Danton Robertson Cue Dunton Vinita I. T Daisy Meyer East Sedalia Morgan County

Patent Medicine Ad Claims Cure For Female Ailments

An altered testimonial-like note touts a patent medicine, claiming it cures female complaints and bearing-down pains. The writer asserts wife improved after taking ten bottles and urges others to try the prescription.

Estes See Wan Estes May Cape of Waleg

Explosion at Independent Powder works kills two in Carthage

An explosion at the Independent Powder Company's works, three miles southwest of Carthage, Mo., at 3:30 pm killed Leslie Ridge and Bert Cobb and seriously injured four others. A crater marks the site as rescuers found only small remains. The blast rattled Carthage and towns up to twenty miles away. This is the third explosion at these works in four months, bringing the death toll to six.

Carthage Independent Powder Company Leslie Ridge Bert Cobb Ridge Cobb

Eggs a Luxury in Boston

Boston reports eggs are extremely expensive with strict fresh eggs priced as high as 70 cents a dozen. Retailers say no eggs under 45 to 50 cents are available, with stores listing 60 cents in many cases. Wholesale price yesterday for choice nearby eggs was 45 cents, and one firm offers a 5 cent premium for guaranteed regular shipments.

Boston Bemerits

Scott's Emulsion Fattener and Strength Giver Ad

A vintage advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a powerful fattener and tonic for invalids convalescents and children. It claims to nourish all body tissues including bone flesh blood and nerve and offers a free sample.

Scott

Publication Order in Bates County Circuit Court

State of Missouri Bates County Circuit Court in vacation orders service by publication against the defendant. The order requires publication in the Bates County paper for four weeks to publish the decree and to notify the defendant of the action to obtain a decree of interpleader interests in the northeast quarter of section in township and range in Bates County. The defendant must appear at a specified time before the court. a copy will be published in the local paper as prescribed. Pattenson, Circuit Clerk. C M Barkley, Deputy.

Bates Bates Wanes Missouri Iwi Pers Plainer Sueeten Wellvers Ramee Bates County Burien Stet Bavea K. Wiemeai Pattenson C.M. Barkley Jim Benjamin Melton Hebecos K Bearce Eliza A Brown W . Krown Plaintid Joel Melton Jane Sturte Benjamin M Melton William H Colton George Cotton John Cotton Thomas Colton Tefendantae J A Silvers Joe Elton Jane Storte William H Cotton Joeotton Thoma Cotton State of Budateta William H Melton Anis Jene George Colton Jne Colton Eluy Butler Isid County Anid Rm Burien Waxay Times Weekly News Ponapaam Elircuit Court Hates County J. A. Pattenson A. C. M. Barkley State of Missouri Iaa Wealey Arraamith Plain Maggie Arraamith Megzie Arrasmith Pene Allhis Court Kutler Weekly Times Hates J.A. Patterson Circuit Court A. Patterso C M. Baghier

Trustee's Sale Notice for Mississippi County Property

Trustee's sale on the premises at the west front door of the courthouse in Butler County Mississippi to the highest bidder for cash. The sale is conducted under a deed of trust dated April 38 1921 and recorded in the county records to satisfy the principal and accrued interest on the note. Names and specific docket details are partially unreadable in the source.

Court House Butler Beles

Civil action for delinquent taxes filed

On this day the plaintiff by her attorney files a petition in a civil action against JM Tooker non-resident of the State of Michigan seeking relief on delinquent taxes. The petition calls for service and asks for legal remedies available in the court.

JM Tooker

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