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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
2
The Butler Weekly Times announces a price of 1.00 per year and identifies its weekly Thursday printing schedule and postal notice. The notice records entry at Butler, Missouri, for a six second class mail matter.
Washington letter reports the Aldrich currency system approaching credibility yet drawing alarm from small bankers and the public. It notes a one million dollar fund for a campaign, predicted central reserve discounts, and opposition from progressive Democrats and Republicans. The piece critiques Taft’s message on the tobacco trust and cites Treasury savings figures and Republican spending patterns.
Butler Camp No. 2458 Modern Woodmen of America held its regular election last Thursday night naming James L. Barker as Venerable Consul and Albert T. Waddell as Worthy Adviser along with a slate of officers. After adjournment the camp attended the Electric Theater in a body as guests of proprietor Matt Rosier.
Hon J E Williams chairman of the Democratic County Central Committee with state chairman J B Shannon of Kansas City organizes a large rally in Butler for Saturday January 6 1912. Notable speakers include Gov A M Dockery Judge Francis Trimble and J B Shannon from Kansas City.
In Butler Missouri a bank statement for Foster is published December 14 1911 showing Os tal stock paid in and figures 6000 00 3300 and approximately 628 01 for insurance and other entries. It is witnessed by Doolittle president and W S James cashier who certify the document as true to the best belief.
Foster, Mrs. Cora Marks arrives from Kansas. Numerous locals visit, attend funerals, or travel to Butler, Adrian, Virginia, Salem, and Rich Hill. The Rest obituary records Margaret Comer Seig born 1823 in Virginia, died 1911 near Foster, with details of family and burial in Salem cemetery. DINAH.
Bucklen Arnica Salve claims to ease winter ailments from frost bite to chapped skin. Appeals to burns boils cuts and sprains with a promise of quick relief. Available for 25 cents at F. T. Clay's.
East Lone Oak reports visitors from Kansas City including Dave Evilsizer and family while L H Evilsizer’s tax-payer rounds continue in Lone Oak township. Calvin Wood has married and resides at the J W Thomas farm. Teachers training group met at church and will switch to private homes. Revs Whitsett and Mc Glumphrey from Butler attended. Bryan London and his wife visit D B Thomas family. Mae McGinnis ill. Bliss Belt of Lane Kans visiting Belt family. A Christmas tree and church entertainment are planned for Saturday night before Christmas. PUSSY WILLOW.
A Butler citizen, J. C. Reavis of 315 S High St, endorses Dean's Kidney Pills as a reliable kidney medicine. He describes relief from rheumatism twinges and kidney issues, notes his sight was affected, and says pills helped from the first use. Available at Clay's Drug Store for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
J W Payton returned from Delta Iowa. Dr. Peck moved to Fred Nestlerode property on Main. A fine boy arrived at Moses Reed’s. Mrs Schwenk visited sister Mrs R C Brayton. Ladies Aid met at Mrs George Williams. Mrs Cecil of Hiawatha Kans visiting her parents L Hassig. Ladies Missionary Society met at Rev Eldon’s. Amoret youth chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Hills attended Woodmen entertainment at Amoret. Home talent play planned December 21 at Woodman hall. Oral Hamilton on sick list. Prayer meetings at F A Cline James Strait and Mrs McChesnay. Mr and Mrs J A Lesker of Fort Scott Kansas returned to Fort Scott after staying at W C Browns since Mrs Browns death. REPORTER.
C P Catron former cashier of the State Bank of Gentry Arkansas who closed its doors due to failure of large customers arrived home Saturday with his attorney W O Jackson The Bentonville Sun reports that about 16000 was paid through the First National Bank of Bentonville to cover the bank's deficiency an arrangement nearly unanimously approved by Gentry bank depositors.
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