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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
8
Local notes from Butler and Bates County include county officers set to take office soon, remittances for renewal, calls from readers and many holiday travels. The Times reports on poultry shows, Christmas visits, farm updates, weathered roads, and civic items like the county court session and a coroner election.
The trial of John Carver over alleged family mistreatment of his half sister Chowsie Carver revealed she recanted a prior statement about paternity. The judge ordered a bench warrant for perjury against Chowsie and jailed her. father G W Carver was charged with perjury. Prosecutors pursued further charges as Carver and relatives faced jail over years.
Miss Myrtle Morgan and Jack Spicer wed in a Tuesday ceremony presided by Rev. Stanley D. Jewell at the home of Mrs Day. The bride, a Times editor’s relative, studied in public schools and held a post with Deacon Bros & Co. The groom, Sheriff Joe T. Smith’s nephew and deputy jailer, is described as industrious and popular. They plan a two week visit to North Missouri before returning east of Butler, with wishes for a long, happy life.
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