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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Butter, Missouri, and an unclear event. Readable bits imply a local item with a nameless subject, date, and brief descriptor. The text lacks coherent facts to identify people, places, or actions beyond the odd phrases.
Judge Denson urges restraint on county warrants while upholding legal obligations. Notes urged tax valuation increases to meet rising expenses, warns against repudiation as costs and interest accrue. Mentions Gov Polk and political rhetoric in Jefferson City.
The statement criticizes Preaiding Judge Harper for allegedly signaling the grand jury’s start, arguing the county records show no need for interference. It praises the court’s effort as decent but finds it no better than the old court and offers to discuss the matter with the judge without disparaging either court.
In Lisbon on a Saturday, King Carlos of Portugal and his son Prince Luiz were killed in an assassin attack as their royal carriage passed. Crown Prince Manuel was wounded but survived and later proclaimed King Manuel II. Guards killed and captured the attackers. queen shielded the king and prince. The event raised public sympathy for the monarchy.
Darby a beloved hunting dog owned by William Morrison was shot near the southeast town area on Saturday and found by Dr. Foster Monday. The dog endured prior injuries including a severed leg in a mowing accident and was cared for by the Morrison family and neighbors who now mourn his loss. The killing is described as wanton and cruel with distress felt across the household.
At the Bates County Fair director meeting a plan was adopted to award a week at the state agricultural college to the boy producing the best dozen ears of corn from each township. If adopted countywide, 24 Bates students would gain a college term. Funds would be raised by private subscription, but local townships are expected to support the effort.
General Order from Western Brigade Missouri Division United Confederate Veterans appoints J R Ford as Lieut Col Chief of Signal Corps and urges all Ex Confederates to attend the February 15 1908 meeting at 1 p m at the county clerk's office.
Circuit Court convened with Judge Denton. several cases dismissed including Butler vs Ray McCulloch and Welch vs Missouri State Bank. Continued May term includes Parry vs Morrin and Hutchins Hanks Coal Co. et al. v Walnut Land & Coal Co. Damages, replevin, and attachments listed. Grand jury empaneled. W. W. Park foreman. Dick Wolfe clerk. Lula Ford stenographer.
Washington February 3 W D Vandiver insurance commissioner of Missouri voices complaints against Governor Folk to Missouri congressional members. He plans to quit Folk’s administration and back W B Cowherd for governor on the Democratic ticket seeking a teaching post at the university or one of the normal schools in return.
Auction to be held Tuesday February 11 at the farm 3 miles north of Butler Sland pipe. Sale includes 35 horses and mules with Percheron mares, 1100 to 1400 pounds, 5 year old jack 154 hands Gov. Wood Jr. sire, Ravens stallion 1400 pounds, 130 hogs with 85 sows bred to Poland China, 50 tons hay, 400 bushels corn, farm implements nearly new, and various gear. Terms cash for sums under $10, credit 9 months over, with note and security. 8% interest if not paid when due. Lunch served. Auctioneers A. L. FOX. Col. Frank Green Col. C. E. Robbins.
DeVoe predicts a cold wave to start February across the country with a storm on February 3rd to 4th. Warm spells on February 5th, then mild and pleasant days February 6th to 7th. Rain and clouds midmonth, with more storms forming from the Gulf and over the Missouri Valley
Mrs Kanne learned Sunday of the death of her brother John B Wightman editor of the Wayne County Record at Fairfield Ill, in Mt Vernon hospital. Cause listed as blood poisoning from trimming a corn with a razor. Wightman had forty years in newspaper work.
Dr F C Wahlenmaier renowned eye surgeon will open offices at Pennell Hotel on Saturday February 15 offering free eye examinations from 10 to 8. He invites all with weak eyes headaches nervousness or eye trouble to consult. Complex lens fitting available. 1908.
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