Butler land and local notices tease readers in Times
A collage of notes from Butler area references land for sale and farms near circulation, including P O Box 332 listing. remarks about Jack McCoors and Bates County notables. mentions of George Graves refining poultry stock. Uncle Lewis Eichler injured in a wagon accident. Charley Ewen visiting from Tennessee amid malarial fever. J R Rice from Mound awaiting Morgan Rice visit. J Hanks renewing subscription and praising The Times as W F reads yearly.
West Point resident credits New Discovery with recovery
A West Point resident reports severe lung illness and being diagnosed with consumption by several physicians. After using Dr King s New Discovery he says he was cured and regained strength weighing 227 pounds. The ad claims the medicine cures coughs colds and long troubles with trial bottles free at H L Tucker s drug store. The note also mentions a move of an insurance office to Bates County Bank premises and Scott Porch offering farm and city property insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Ewen
Begg
Ter
Billy Ewen
Charley
Hower Hall
West Point
Dr. King
H. L. Tucker
Scott & Porch
Bates County Bank
Pierce
Free 15 dollar lamp prize in New Year promotion
From Thursday December to the New Year, four numbered coupons with every 25 cents of china or glassware will be given away. On January 1902, a drawing will select the holder of the lucky number to win a magnificent 15 dollar lamp displayed in the show window. Williams Bros invites customers to view the large French designed stock offered at unbeatable prices.
Circuit Court Divorces and Settlements Highlight Term
The circuit court has granted about a dozen divorces this term on standard grounds such as desertion and cruel conduct. Several cases were decided or settled, including Reinheimer reclaiming the Butler and Rich Hill Telephone Exchange, Akins v Paell winning for Akins, and Mathes v Blackman favoring Blackman. A naturalization of Pete Nathan, a Belgian-born immigrant, was approved. Jurors heard many witnesses on forgery and fence questions, while Kellogg faced a faulty indictment and was moved to St Clair county. The term has been the busiest in three years with frequent motions for new trials and arrests of judgment, and court applause noted at the state’s case end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Reeve Reinheimer
Butler and Rich Hill Telephone Exchange
Reinheimer
A. Akins
W. C. Paell
Akins
Pete Nathan
Belgium
United States
J. A. Mathes
B. Blackman
Blackman
Burdett
Graves
St. Clair
Kellogg
Gartrell
Ballard Items From a Thanksgiving Week Ledger
Amid scattered notes Ballard area items report ammunition waste and a mix of social visits. Butler hosts include Miss Josie Price Sedalia uncle Robert Scott and Robert Hill and wife visiting relatives. Local groups such as M W A Forester team received uniforms rent. Protracted Bethel meeting and county teachers institute in Bates County are mentioned.
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Howard
Hooper
Butler
M. W. A. Forester
Josie Price
Sedalia
Wan Ees
Robert Scott
Robert Hill
Rockville
Sunda Pelisie
Clardy Apent
Ballard
Bethel
US Beesmith
Mrs E P Power and Mra B F Warnock Entertain Delightfully
Mrs E P Power and Mrs B F Warnock hosted a pleasant gathering at their home. The event featured light refreshments, conversation, and a courteous social atmosphere reflecting the neighborhood's cordial ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Power
F. Warnock
Itching Skin Distress Be Cleared By Pure Blood Remedy
A patient from Cove Point Maryland describes salt rheum lasting day and night until a pure blood remedy cleared the illness. The testimonial claims cessation of itching burning and skin eruptions after treatment and notes no recurrence since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waap
Cove Point, Md
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to purify blood
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as removing impurities and curing eruptions. It presents the product as a universal remedy and suggests it cleanses the blood to improve skin conditions and overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
December Cash Sale in Butler Promises Heavy Losses
A fiery advertiser declares every Saturday in December a cash only sale at Butler, urging customers to bring cash or produce. The message warns that anyone who buys goods and does not visit them will lose money, framing the event as a financial trap for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Helena couple wed in Hotel Ross ceremony
Owen Couchman of Helena and Miss Cora Owens were married November 16 in the Hotel Ross parlor with Rev. M Be night of Liberty, Missouri officiating. They planned to reside in Helena after a short honeymoon and their friends offered congratulations.
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Owen Couchman
Helena
Mont
Cora Owens
Ross
Rev. M. Benight
Liberty
Bates County
Bates Co Post 58 Calls Meeting for December 10 in Butler
All members of Bates County Post No 58 are requested to attend the next regular meeting on December 10 in Butler Missouri for the annual officer elections. By order of the Post Commander M. S. Onay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Co
Butler
Onay
No Escape from Penalty After December Deadline
Notice from T. D. Barras, Collector, warning there is no escape from the penalty after the last day of December. Call and pay your tax to avoid voiding the tin pleasant feature and related charges.
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T. D. Barras
West Point citizen taps natural gas for home heating
T .E. Grider, a leading Bates county resident, struck a strong gas flow while boring for water and piped it to his house for heating and lighting. He now uses gas stoves and fixtures, inspiring neighboring farmers and a plan to supply natural gas to Amsterdam and Merwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T .E. Grider
West Point
Mr. Grider
Bates County
Amsterdam
Merwin
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Citorcheaper Land
P.O. Bos
W. McClure
Jewel Jack
Power Bos
Anl
TRE Times
Jack McCoors
Benatus Holt
Hudson Township
William E
Smith
Walter
Grotge
W. W. Graves
Eoga
Gabe
Lewis Eichler
Lewia
J OR. Rice
Mound
Tiesay
Hue
Morgan Rice
Lexington
J. ©. Hanks
Compton
Times
W. F. Thinks
Williams Bros
Eer
Merry Christmas
Dear One
Santa Claus Headquarterd
Hill's
Jas
Ioe
Bailer, MO
J.C. Noble
Harrison
Douglas
Belisle
Bates Coun
Fairree
Blue Flag Lodge
Knights of Tias
Pyt Bros
Ohio St
M.E
Wm. F. Jones
Syer
Vives
Ces
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