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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
8
Advertises 50 boxes of Sun Kist oranges in all sizes and invites price comparisons with any seller. Mentions Christmas cakes and invites customers to compare prices.
A village column reports local visits church events and road work with details of social winners and farming, plus a Detroit divorce proceeding where Mary Schaidt testifies in a case for alimony. The piece mentions Ezra McCormack recovering from illness, a pie social raising about 17 dollars, and various neighbors seen around town.
Washington December 12 The Sherwood Service Pension bill passed the House, likely adding over 40 million dollars annually to government pensions for Civil and Mexican War veterans by length of service. It sets monthly pensions from 15 to 30 dollars and adjusts access to Federal Soldiers' Homes.
Washington December 12. Republican committee session shows old guard steam roller stance. St Louis loses bid as Chicago is awarded the 1908 national convention, to be held Tuesday June 18. Proressive demand for primaries ignored.
The annual meeting of Missouri State Bank stockholders in Butler Missouri is set for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday January 4 1912 in the directors room of the Missouri State Bank and the Walton Trust Company building. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. Wm E Walton President J B Walton Cashier.
Mr and Mrs J E Williams lovingly entertained the Monday Evening Club at their Havana Street home for the organization annual banquet. A ample turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served. Mrs Oscar Kroff served as toast mistress with each member delivering a proper response.
Bates County Poultry Association announces new officers: President M. E. Fullbright 1st Vice-President A. S. Milhorn 2nd Vice-President J. R. Mooney Corresponding Secretary Miss Austin Rosser Recording Secretary Mrs. A. R. Guyton Treasurer Mrs. John Lane Directors C. W. Hess B. E. Parker L. C. Culbertson.
The Board of Aldermen voted to solicit the Democratic National Convention for New York City. The action noted that major cities have hosted a convention, while the metropolis had not.
Leroy Hill Powell of St Louis and Mrs Cora Blankenbaker were wed at the bride’s father Wm Jackson's home 12 miles south of this place on November 30, 1911. The couple will reside on the bride’s father farm.
Commerce and social notes recount Christmas goods at various prices, a Northwestern county hunting report for Bob White, medical ads for Dr. Norris, a Fayette journalist visiting Butler, employment request for college scholarship card deliverer, and upcoming land congress planning. Fraternal Aid elections list officers. local sales include a millinery stock and an Estey organ for sale in Butler.
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