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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
3
Product note describes umbrellas designed for rain and sun, emphasizing durability and colorfast fabric that resists fading. Highlights include models with weatherproof features and fashion-friendly options suitable for year round use.
Exclusive Handles offers a tasteful gift option suitable for Christmas birthdays or weddings. The items provide a discreet way to designate personal belongings and help keep friends away from temptation.
The coroner's inquest found Duke Benefield died from a pill shot fired by Stella Mardi Lovell on December 20 1909 with intent to kill. Benefield, born August 14 1876 near Liberty Missouri, died December 21 at 7 p.m. in Rich Hill. He leaves a father, mother, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at the family home with burial in Green Lawn cemetery after a sermon by Rev F A Culmer.
A newspaper piece analyzes the Grand Canyon’s rocks as sermons on creation and human life. It compares the Colorado River’s shaping work to fate, duty, and moral progress, urging patience, perseverance, and collective effort toward righteousness.
W J Atkins, a Banner Springs nightwatchman, endured damp drafts and illness until Dr King s New Discovery cured his severe cold and lingering cough. The medicine relieves severe colds sore throats inflamed lungs and coughs. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by F T Clay.
Philadelphia report says George D. Widener plans a Christmas gift of a rope of pearls worth 750000 for his wife Eleanor Elkins Widowner. The pearls reportedly include gems nearly as large as pigeon eggs and would be the costliest necklace in the world, with recent New York sale records cited.
A 56-cent bottle of Scott's Emulsion given in half teasp doses four times daily mixed in the bottle lasts about a month for a year old baby and four bottles cover three months. It claims to lay a foundation for a healthy robust child. For sale by druggists. Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
A four year old on the South Side greets her grandmother who visits for holidays with caution. The child declares the woman on the father’s side is not her grandma, prompting the witty retort that she is indeed on the wrong side.
Butler resident Mrs. M. M. Coombs credits Doan's Kidney Pills with alleviating years of kidney trouble. She details relief after two boxes and urges others to use the remedy, sold at Frank Clay's drug store for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. markets the product in Buffalo, New York. Remember the name and take no other.
Former Missouri governor Alexander M. Dockery of Gallatin may enter the Democratic race for the United States Senate. If he runs, he would be the fourth name linked to the nomination, joining David R. Francis Joseph W Folk and Warner successor candidate, with Dockery’s past as a governor noted.
Springfield Missouri Republican editor E E McKimsey announces the paper has purchased a Walnut street lot and will build a modern ten story office building in the spring The project includes the Springfield Leader occupying space on the first floor with offices in the remaining space Promoters include John T Woodruff H B McDaniel and H S Jewell of the Leader building plans call for excavation starting soon
In Chicago a shot fired through Miss Ethel Eitelhuber's bedroom window was deflected by her corset. The startled woman cried that she had been shot as the bullet struck her dress and glanced off the corset, sparing her life.
A blaze at Santa Clara College in San Jose, California, consumed about one hundred thousand dollars of property in the south wing occupied by scholastic clergy. Father Victor White, vice prefect of discipline and Latin instructor, occupied a room in the fire area. The college, three miles from San Jose, had students away on vacation. A portion of the building dated to 1818.
The Twice-A-Week Republic of St. Louis offers a three year subscription for 1.00 dollars valid December 1 to 31, 1909. No premiums or cash commissions, rate is net. Send payment to The St. Louis Republic with no delay and tell others.
New York holiday market sees butter quoted 42 to 45 cents retail and eggs at 55 cents a dozen for the fresh grade. Cranberries sell for 10 cents a quart, a lower price than in years past. The season brings small charity value as the only Christmas dinner relief compared with last year.
Opinion from a periodical survey of 22,500 Life subscribers shows mixed views on Taft. Republicans largely back the vote, but many doubt the administration. Democrats split, with Southern support for Taft growing. Aldrich and Cannon receive strong Republican opposition. respondents largely oppose co-operation and favor opposing leaders.
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