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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
12
Missouri Supreme Court reversed and remanded for new trial in the Raymond and Ryan murder case after ruling trial erred by not giving separate defendant instructions in a joint crime. The decision sets the case for retrial in Cole County Circuit Court next term.
Dock Aubury a Kentucky man convicted of vacancy and ordered sold into servitude for nine months under state law was disposed of at public sale to J. Johnson a farmer for ten dollars. His reputation for shiftlessness kept bids low as sheriff efforts failed to draw more bidders.
James L. Gray, deputy US Indian inspector, arrived in St. Louis from Muskogee with two insane prisoners. One detainee, William F. Wills, jumped from the moving train at about 40 miles per hour between Marthesville and Thou, Mo, and was not immediately noticed missing.
N B Reed fired at Judge Jesse C B Sheppard after losing custody in a divorce suit. The judge was saved by a 15 foot gap and Reed was disarmed by the sheriff across the hall and jailed.
Winneois Post Office at Farmersville looted as the safe was demolished. The report notes a tax bill along law lines and mentions General Ignacio Mejia’s death, identifying him as a notable figure in recent history.
A proposed bill to abolish common law marriages and bar marriage licenses for those without visible means of support, including the incurably ill, is to be introduced by Thos J Leonard. The draft requires applicants to prove steady income or employment, contrasting with current practice of only age and relationship queries.
A. B. McGee, 40 miles northwest of Sheldon, collected a wolf scalp and received a one dollar bounty from the county court, then sold the pelt for a dollar after shooting the wolf drinking at a chicken trough. Ed. Barber of Deerfield township also brought a wolf pelt, shot in his corn field as he gathered corn.
A writ of ouster against the Delmar Jockey Club of St. Louis was issued by the Missouri Supreme Court. The court previously ruled the club violated its charter by allowing betting on races. the club’s attorney has filed a motion for rehearing.
Topeka reports state treasurer T. T. Kelly that Kansas owns 5,862,020.36 in bonds. The permanent school fund holds most, with small allocations to university, normal school, agricultural college, and Stormont funds. Fraudulent bonds totaling 15,900 are listed in the permanent school fund.
Washington December fifth. In Alles vs Riley the Supreme Court of the United States sustained a Kansas law requiring copies of letters patent to be filed with state district clerks to validate sales of patented articles. Originating in Coffey County Kansas, Riley agreed to pay 1250 dollars for the right to sell a Washing machine to Kentucky. The Kansas courts annulled the government because of non compliance with the deposit law and that decision was upheld.
Washington December fifth news reports the Senate began hearing President Roosevelts annual message at 12 11 pm after the opening preliminaries. The House delivered its messages noting the death of several members and adjourned until Wednesday at 12 oclock.
Washington December 5 Speaker Cannon has received 15 petitions from leading union labor organizations asking him to help pass the ship subsidy bill. President Gompers and other labor leaders oppose the measure, signaling a surprising split within the labor movement on this issue.
St Louis officials report the National Editorial association executive committee met to discuss a ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission banning railroads from issuing transportation for advertising space and a plan to raise newspaper postage from one cent to four cents per pound over the three day convention.
Washington on December 5 a brass ink stand crafted from French machinery left on the Isthmus and a cane of black palm wood with a carved ivory head were presented to President Roosevelt Monday by Chairman Shonts for the Isthmian Canal Commission. The ink stand base came from a railroad tie used by the French in early Panama canal construction.
Relatives confirm Robert Nast, a Tulsa lieutenant who vanished on duty a month ago, is in a private insane asylum in Baltimore Maryland. They say the affliction is inherited, another family member also in an asylum, and note Nast’s parents are wealthy Parkersburg West Virginia residents.
Washington reports the American Scenic and Historical Preservation society will undertake restoring Historic Old Falls church in Virginia, the namesake of the village Falls Church, once worshipped by President Washington.
King Alfonso approved a new ministry with Marquis De Armijo as premier and General Weyler resuming the post of minister for war.
Boston December 5 Chief Justice Andrew P Wiswell of the Maine Supreme Court died suddenly at the Hotel Touraine in this city Tuesday from heart disease.
Montreal December 5 fire breaks out in the commercial district causing extensive damage to shops and nearby properties. No casualties reported as crews battle the blaze and investigate the origin. Fire officials urge caution for residents and business owners in the affected area.
A Chicago Daily News quote notes that only an intelligent woman can spread a stepladder without collapse and remain perched on the top shelf of a closet, highlighting careful balance and presence.
A collection of humorous adages and quips about love marriage money temper and social norms. Witty lines contrast idealized romance with practical realities and poke at gender roles and status in a light moralizing tone. The remarks mix wordplay and social commentary with dated sensibilities.
The excerpt portrays a quick speaking, prompt paying, economy minded merchant who values cordiality and prompt cash flow. It highlights his seriousness about details, commitment to business growth in peak seasons, and pride in honest conduct as both policy and principle.
A reflective piece on the power of women and love, noting how daughters and widows influence men’s finances and pride. It compares a woman’s impact to clever stagecraft and recurring pursuits, suggesting men chase women for years without progress.
Invitations note the marriage of Etith Milla, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Milla of Adrian Missouri, to Burleigh M Reeder on December 12. The groom serves as assistant cashier and bookkeeper at the town’s new Adrian bank and is a nephew of Mayor A B Owen. W C Hastin, a renowned lawyer of Stockton in Cedar county, Mo, has retired due to ill health and is well known to local residents.
Publication notice in Tue Barten Weekly Times informs that defendants J E Percivall and Jere B Hart must appear at the next February term in Butler Missouri to answer a petition for decree of partition and sale of jointly owned land in sections 16 15 9 and related tracts within county and state. The order requires publication for four weeks and sets deadlines to respond.
Public notice in The Bellaw Brewery Times announces a case regarding the will of Maria S Fry and the trust funds of T J Fry. Defendants include Mary Wenger Anna Stoner J Lincoln Wenger Alberta F Wenger and others nonresident in Bates County Missouri. The court orders publication for four weeks before the next February term to compel appearance and judgment.
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