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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
11
A faulty typeset in last week's Tires section caused a $1000 suit to be shown at $7.25 instead of the correct $7.75. The error, not the Bates County retailer, caused thousands of bills to print. The ad promises $7.75 for the $10 sale item and notes other local notices and personnel movements around Butler and nearby areas.
A lone robber attempted to hold up Bondena Bank in Dendena Kansas. Jesse L Harris of Westport Missouri fired a shot and died in the bank after being pursued by two clerks. About $6000 was on the counter when the attempt failed.
In Hume a small-town post office was entered Friday night. The safes were blown and money and stamps totaling about $900 to $1,000 were taken. Guests in a nearby hotel did not hear the blast. no suspects have been identified yet.
Jefferson City December 3 Governor Folk ends the Missouri penitentiary holiday clemency custom. He says none on the warden’s list merit clemency this year, reversing decades of holiday pardons. The policy shift follows a review of long-term convicts and prison records.
Hill's Cash Store Annex on the south side of the square offers a wide variety of toys and fine chinaware for Christmas presents. The building was rented about a month ago by Mr. Hill and now houses an exclusive holiday goods selection in town.
A veteran St Louis Globe Democrat columnist in Jefferson City ends a long run of political commentary alleging Missouri would not elect a Democratic congressman. A separate note reports a tramp stole rubber shoes from Pollenbarger Edwards store, arrested later, pleaded guilty, and received 30 days. Weather observations mix with trivia on winter forecasts.
A long list of discounted items including manicure sets jewelry boxes clocks and vintage appliances with prices ranging from as low as 5c to as high as 500. Items noted include muffled tables stoves pianos haviland ware and various boxes trunks and trays with many midrange and clearance prices.
A public sale of thoroughbred Poland China hogs by Ison last Friday drew a big crowd from near and far. Sixty head sold at an average of 63 dollars per head. A sow with ten April pigs went for 1025 dollars, pigs 900 dollars, sow 125 dollars. Buyers were mainly fine stock breeders outside the county, proving advertising pays. Ison’s expenses run about 10 dollars per head.
State Treasurer Gmelich reports the treasury balance at November 30 2 140 060 22 with November receipts 277 977 43 and disbursements 277 977 43. Missouri penitentiary earnings for November 25 810 00 and disbursements 25 135 95. License fund receipts 5 164 02 and disbursements 1 42641, leaving a remaining balance of 42 950 61.
The Virginia column reports on the Old Maid Association box supper at Hotwater Schoolhouse on Friday night December 14 with ten cents admission. It notes local voting on Prohibition in Bates County, church remarks by Bishop Berry, and Good Templar activity. Also mentioned are Mrs. Bynum visiting Marionville, Wendel sale near Virginia, illness of B F Jenkins, Will Durst selling land in New Mexico, and a general note on erratic weather and upcoming Rev. Bakers appointment.
Atty. at Law Butler Missouri advertises money to loan on farm land. Terms indicate a ten year period and reference to a contact at 43x.
The Western Central Teachers Association held a 1907 session here with A L Ives elected president for the year. Prof. Frank Robinson named vice president for Bates county and Emma Hyatt of Butler chosen secretary treasurer. The next meeting will be in Butler the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving 1907.
The eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Wolcott died on Wednesday November 28 and was laid to rest in Crescent Hill cemetery on Friday. The family moved from Iowa about two years ago and reside on the old Joe Shelby farm. Lydia P Keily is described as very poor. J S Fuller did business in Adrian Friday. Theodore Goodman plans to move to Kanena three miles south of Amsterdam. Ed Scott visited Burdett Saturday for trading. Andy Wilson and son were in Marwin Saturday on business. Robbins is ill at this time. When illness arises, Dr Cheverton of Burdette is recommended. Sire Cheverton returned from Nevada where she spent two weeks with her brother. Mr and Mrs Eli Hand are sick this week. George Hand appointed administrator of Will Allen’s estate. A supper was held at Burdett Hall Saturday night with poor attendance due to bad roads. If roads had been good, attendance would have been larger. With Inman.
A Banc of Key opens at the Opera House Tuesday December 11 with a witty, aging friend and a lively musical farce. The troupe delivers fresh ideas and sharp satire, matching modern sensibilities with bright, melodic humor and strong performance.
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