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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
4
The Butler Weekly Times indicates it is printed on Thursdays with J. D. Allen as editor and proprietor. It notes mailing details and a subscription price of 1.00 per year.
Thirteen delegates were instructed to the Congressional convention at Butler on Dec 21 1909. J E Williams chaired the session with W R Bell secretary. Delegates named from each township included Dr T W Foster H D Chambers and others. The convention adjourned after selecting the slate and electing Dickinson of Henry county as a preferred candidate. School notes from Olive Shawnee and nearby districts praise teachers Dora Rush Ray Holwell Kate Walker Cleo Hartley Ruby Ricketts and others and report favorable attendance and progress across Bates County.
Names listed for the week include Dannie Smith of Fry Roxy Largent Davie Sims of Lar gent and Pearl Walburn of Olive with spelling duties noted for the week.
The Bates county Republican convention met last Monday at the Star theater with most townships represented. A. L. Fox was elected chairman and the Republican editors present served as secretaries. Delegates to the Congressional Convention were decided, with Frank Allen’s list chosen by acclamation after a name substitution. The delegation reportedly includes Phil S. Griffith, J. C. Denton, Jesse A. L. Fox, W. A. Eads, Thad Harper, Everett Morilla, M. H. Price, Matt Simpson, W. H. Hart, and Rev. Chatten.
A. O. Young of Appleton City visits Dr. J. C. Sagesser. Ira and Ora Beall were Pleasanton visitors. Fred Ewbank builds a barn with a crew. Mrs. Charles R. Rowan improves after illness. Willie Burnham spent Sunday with Amsterdam friends. A chilly Friday night but a full Mulberry literary. Prof. James Pahlman drills students for Christmas program. Tom Grimsley’s new house nearly finished near township line. Howard Scott visited John R. Knox. Rambler family spent Sunday with Henry Gordon. Mrs. L. Braden sold 28 turkeys for 74.20. That apneavity convention.
The Democratic convention for the 6th district met at the Butler court house on December 21, 1909, at 2 PM. Peyton Parks presided as chairman, with S D McMillan and Guy L Walker named temporary officers. Delegates from each county formed committees, nominations were made for Dickinson Suddeth Hargus and Newman, ballots counted at press time showing Dickinson 81 Suddath 25 Hargus 12 Newman 6. 74 delegates total, 38 needed for choice.
Victoria Missouri native Victoria county born June 23 1865 in Washington county NL moved to Bates county Missouri with parents in infancy married to Allie McCracken June 19 1884 four children two alive Alta Rich and Goldie Ethel. Joined M E church South Spruce in 1893 devout member died Dec 18 1900 aged 44 years funeral Dec 20 at home White cemetery interment awaits resurrection morn. Pastor GEO E Hargis.
For sale or exchange a 160 acre property in central western Missouri is offered as a fine proposition. The ad notes potential buyers may trade for a farm and seeks suitable agricultural acreage in the region. Interest from local landowners and area farmers is encouraged.
Maj Charles Gonter of 297 Page Boulevard issued a Christmas day challenge to Mark Twain and Mathias Dougherty, the last two surviving members of the St Louis Euchre Club. The group began in 1865 with 46 members and disputed a gold mounted stag horn prize, last played before a fire in March 1869, with the final contest noted as March 10, 1889.
A man died at the Santiry Marte Revere Deal site. Rescue crews responded, and authorities are investigating the incident to determine cause and responsibility. Further details pending official statements.
A disputed murder in Butler unfolds after Duke Benefield, a Rich Hill bartender, visits Stella Lovell’s northeast Butler home. Witness Nellie Golden and a man named Dusty were present as a pistol was fired. Benefield died Tuesday evening after being shot once. Stella Lovell is jailed without bail on a murder charge.
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