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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
5
The Benate debates ratification of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. An earthquake was felt strongly in Joplin Missouri and Guthrie Oklahoma. Illinois tax categories are noted as twice those of Missouri. The House passed the pension bill totaling 145,015,220. The Missouri State Dairy Association began its eleventh annual session in Kansas City.
An adjourned meeting of the railroad committee of the People’s Party is scheduled in St. Louis on the 20th of the month to discuss railway issues and party strategy. The notice emphasizes assembling party officials and stakeholders to coordinate actions.
Former heavyweight pugilist Paddy Krysu died Friday in Green Island New York. Irish born ex-champion faced John L. Sullivan in a famed bout era, leaving a noted mark in boxing history.
Daily enlistment of W250 recruits aims to offset losses from deadly tropical diseases in the Philippines. The program seeks to sustain manpower as combat demands persist amid harsh jungle conditions.
It may interest our poor sick boys in the Philippines to learn that nearly 16,000 men of the British army in South Africa have also had typhoid fever. Post-Dispatch.
The piece notes Republican papers dominate state positions while Democratic papers hit back at national patronage. It suggests a tit for tat dynamic between the two party press as they maneuver for influence.
Lafayette County printed 15,000 tickets for each party and bore advertising costs for the official ballot. Prohibition received 50, People’s Party 2d, and Soil Democrat 215 Social Labors figures noted in the report.
The legislature proposes restoring the whipping post for tramp and minor theft offenders to cut criminal costs. The deterrent would in many cases be feared more than jail sentences, potentially saving communities hundreds of dollars.
The article describes strong feelings about the execution in Bates county. It notes the sheriff and court officers face an unpleasant duty and mourns for the father of the condemned, while praising prosecutor War vey Clark and attorney Lou T. W. Silvers for their efforts to save the condemned. The Bates county legacy of law enforcement and the desire for a fair report of proceedings are emphasized.
A fragmentary account recalls Jesus birth in Bethlehem on a December day over two millennia ago. It notes the significance of Christ’s birth, Christmas customs of giving and charity, and the day’s aim as a time of rejoicing and prayer.
Anthony Poor was tried in Bolivar last week for the June murder of John T Adams in Polk County. A Warsaw Times summary notes Adams, returning from Oklahoma, was lured camping near Little Weaubleau and killed. Poor confessed, claiming self defense, as jury sentenced him to sixty years in the penitentiary.
The Quirchon department is full of good things and offers a large assortment of fancy china sets cups and saucers dinnerware and accessories. Buy a dinner set for your wife with many pieces and low prices on queenware.
A fatal shooting occurred on a railroad track near Edwerton when a man accosted by Forest Rowers and others engaged a woman. The woman fired, fatally wounding Rosers. Sheriff Dillinehaine filed the suspect, Doulaere, while Ringers died today in Toehoek. Also reported is the death of four year old Mary Metne, weighing over 500 pounds, who will be buried in a coffin 26 inches wide and 20 inches deep.
A local advert promotes a fine stock of cutlery including razors porket knives curves scissors and a set of silver knives and forks plus silver tea maltable spoons. The notice invites customers to browse the larger selection.
Local shop touts large candy stock and cheap prices on oranges bananas and household goods. Special Sunday school discounts, four and feed bargains, heaters and steel ranges priced to move, including a cast cook stove line from 100. Store urges customers to buy before January 1 invoicing.
A historical note extols Scott's Mullion as a nourishing food medicine that strengthens the body, fortifies the system against further attacks, and helps the run down or emaciated recover. The claim emphasizes its use when everything else fails to combat a hard cough.
A local dealer advertises a closeout sale on buggies surries road wagons and spring wagons. The notice promises bargain prices this month as stock clears before invoicing and invites customers to take advantage of low prices on remaining vehicles.
The Bennett-Wheeler Mercantile Co announces it will pay top cash prices for all turkeys chickens geese and ducks brought to Bartler store this month. Drivers are told to come to town with the produce, as the store presents itself as headquarters for this trade and extends holiday wishes.
In Bates county Missouri a civil action for delinquent taxes is filed against H Jackson. The court cannot find him by return and orders service by publication. The action seeks to enforce the state’s lien for delinquent taxes plus interest and costs on specified parcels around Amoret village. Publication in Butler Weekly Times for four weeks is ordered. Proceedings dated December 1900.
In Bates County Missouri the circuit court orders publication notifying defendants Levi Stephenson and Coal and Construction Co to appear and plead to a petition to enforce state tax liens for years due. The notice lists land Lot 18 in Block 20 and directs publication in the Weekly Times for four weeks. A true copy of the record is issued by Circuit Clerk J. F. Thurman. McClure’s Magazine announces Clara Morris memoirs in January.
Notice is given that letters testamentary on the estate of Melon decedent were granted by the probate court of Hazel County Missouri to executor ViHmeli o Ke Goss. All persons with claims against the estate must present them for allowance within one year after the date of letters or be barred from the estate. Claims not exhibited within two years from publication date are forever barred.
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