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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
8
A tiny terrier on a crowded streetcar savagely attacks mink heads and fox tails, scattering passengers in panic. The dog’s owner frantically tries to control the scene as others leap onto seats. Damages and lawsuits follow, with several property transfers and notices in nearby Butler, Missouri.
St Johns Day was observed at St Marks Episcopal Church with Bishop Atwell preaching. Rev Bohn led services and a Butler Lodge 234 A M contingent attended. A young violinist accompanied the choir. A public sale of farm property near Easler Mo is announced for January 5 1900 with items including livestock and farming implements and credit terms offered.
County court in special session reduces the 1905 Mra E M B Neat tax assessment from 1107.70 to 800 for correction of error. Grand Jury and petit jury drawn for February term. Rich Hill Natural Gas pipeline permit approved. School loans granted to J W Adams Viola Adams and W Maxey. 1908 tax assessment on Peoples Bank building cut from 5900 to 4400. Drainage ditch inspection trip to Rich Hill.
Local chatter centers on Butler postmaster Wix amid past political accusations and renewed inspector scrutiny. Reports claim a Department letter urged deputies to back a replacement, while Wix supporters circulate petitions to allow him to serve out his term.
W J Crabtree a respected Bates County resident died Monday April 28 1008 at his home in Butler after a long illness Born Christian County Kentucky January 21 1823 he married Leabella Hall June 19 1845 and had six children Now deceased T A Crabtree Dr John W Crabtree Mrs M C Black Mrs J H Ester Miss Sallie and Miss Dora Crabtree All survive in Bates County Funeral service was held Tuesday at 2 30 pm from the family home and burial took place at Osage Cemetery under Tyrian Lodge No 850 A F & A M Johnstown services. Crabtree joined Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 18 and lived by his faith
J. E. Huddelson’s mules ran away last Saturday morning and in the crash that came he was seriously injured. The muscles of his right arm were displaced and badly bruised. It will be some time before he is able to use his arm.
A brief note invites readers to write for a free Home Treatment Symptom Blank if they cannot call, suggesting a self help resource for chronic or special diseases and discouragement on the page.
Fred Michael, a 17 year old Missouri bandit, revealed to officials his real name and hometown during a visit from his father Samuel Michael and cousin Ed Locke. He confessed to robbing the Lallabuey depot and killing Officer Elmer Magruder at Higbee, with Marshal Caiin wounded. The encounter, prompted by his parents, moved him to tears as they delivered a letter from his mother.
Foster notes a holiday gathering in Rich Hill with Misa Addie Rowland visiting Dinah, Grover Arbogast returning from a world trip, and locals including McCullough Stor er, Russell family from Kansas City, Arthur Barron family visiting, Ralph Scott returning from Kansas City, J H McCullough resuming housekeeping, Mrs. Mark Shumate's return from Pleasanton, Olden Steel visiting, and the marriage of Leland Shelton to Florence Webb with well wishes for their future.
Denver report states J Burnett Ball entered Leon Apartments after finding his wife with actor J B Arlington who was in town for a Crystal Theater engagement. Ball fired five shots, killing Arlington instantly, then surrendered at police headquarters.
William D. Rexroad of Adrian and Annie Gebhardt of Adrian received a marriage license. H Cram of Rich Hill and Hattle Mckeal of Rich Hill also obtained licenses alongside Frank Thomas of Butler and Eunice Howe of Butler.
From The Journal C K Gwinn and family left last week for Kiowa Oklahoma where he has bought a farm M V Owen and family came from Liberty to spend the holidays at home Dr Phillip Kitten a veterinary surgeon has accepted a government meat inspector post at Kansas City J C Baum visits Ohio William and Mrs Whitley go to Cash then Vancouver B C Emma Shockey Mrs T B Keller and Gusis Hume were entertained during the holidays by Richard Harper
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