County debts and tax reform urged in Bates county
The Bates County Record discusses the county court duties to meet obligations as they arise without repudiating debts. It argues warrants must be paid as revenue allows, taxes and valuations must keep up, and a board of equalization can raise assessments to avoid jail under new enforcement. N D Winters, Miland Democrat, named candidate for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner after a close defeat in 1906.
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Bates County Record
Bates County
Weeks
Tar Times
N.d. Winters
Milad
Sullivan County
Mr. Winstern
Rube Oglesby
Our Subscribers and Dues Nearing Public Service Goal
Our Tuk Times notes steady growth in supporters aligned with federal mandates. List includes J H Bowden El Dorado Springs C G Porter Lawton Rev J A Smith Dayton MO W A Cofer Wellington Kan Mia J M Wells Nevada MO C A Coulter Hannewell Kan Wm Vogt Olpe Kan Ahas Harvey Garfield Wash D L Serigner Bryant MO Sarah d Park Salem MO Wiley E Wells Parsons Kan Abe Shetrone Scammon Kan TL Beach Buckner MO in county J E Hook J W Eggleson S P Evans D M Burkhart De Mize A McCracken Geo Pahiman Lewis McElroy Mrs Dora Harrison C J Pahimon G B Hohiken G H Nuckols E F Burke B G Cozad BH McGuire J W Burge H M Hudson Mrs F L Frost Ed Crabb Saml Spears J B Huns.
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Tuk
Tte
Uncle Sam
J. H. Bowden
ElDorado Springs
C. G. Porter
Lawton
Okla
J. A. Smith
Dayton
W.A. Cofer
Wellington
Kan
Mia
J. M. Wells
Nevada
C. A. Coulter
Hannewell
Wm, Vogt
Olpe
Ahas
Harvey
Garfield
Wash
D. L. Serigner
Bryant
Sarah d. Park
Salem
Wiley E. Wells
Parsons
Abe Shetrone
Scammon
TL Beach
Buckner
BH. McGuire
J. W. Burge
H.M. Hudson
John Hayes
J.T. Hull
Mra
F.L. Frost
Ed. Crabb
Sam'l Spears
J. B. Huns
Suit on Bond Involves $50,000 in Ryan Estate Action
Nellie Welch and Daley Stanley as administratrix of the Ryan estate sue J. R. Morrison and others, including J. C. Clark and F. J. Tygard as executors and bondsmen N. Mains and J. P. Edwards, over a bond alleged altered after Mains signed. The case, with thirty four counts and about fifty thousand dollars at stake, has seen vigorous defense claims of forged signatures and altered documents. The matter may reach the supreme court, with Col. S. W. Dooley and T. J. Smith for the plaintiffs, Silvers & Silvers and W. C. Jackson for the defense, and a juror's illness delaying proceedings until Friday.
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Nellie Welch
Daley Stanley
Ryan
J. R. Morrison
J.C. Clark
F. J. Tygard
J.J. Ryan
N. Mains
J. P. Edwards
W. Dooley
T. J.smith
Silvers & Silvers
W. C. Jackson
Chas Bowman
40 Acres at Bargain Near Butler Area
Four miles east of Butler this parcel offers cheap land with good fencing and hog terms. Buyer Buscar and Kier advertise this Kansas City Missouri property for sale with salt fencing and clear title.
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Bargain
Butler
Salt
Buscar & Kier
Kansas City, Mo
Educational Notes on County School Progress and Needs
The county superintendent notes strong progress in most schools with better organization and outline adherence. Key hindrances remain untrained teachers irregular attendance lack of community interest and short terms, with rural districts heavily represented among inexperienced staff. Data show 195 teachers 155 experienced 40 inexperienced. cities hire trained teachers while many country schools rely on newcomers. calls for more high school and local training to grow capable teachers.
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Inclslee
Death of Dr. O. F. Renick at 82 in 1908
Dr. O. F. Renick aged 82 years 5 months and 24 days died at his South Main street home Wednesday morning February 12 1908 after a long illness chiefly from old age and la grippe. Funeral planned for this afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Born Lafay count mmo can nend Wellington 618th 1895 he moved to Butler County in 1871 where he resided. Married Miss Henry May 7 1873. Survived by two children Mrs J R Morrison and J Renick both of whom reside in the area.
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0. F. Renick
la Grippe
South Main Street
Presbyterian Church
C. F. Renick
Lafay
Mmo Can Nend
Wellington
Butlee
Henry
J. R. Morrison
J . Renick
Stone decries acrimony in state political contests
Washington Feb 9 Senator Stone deplores personalities and factional acrimony in Missouri campaign matters. He notes Democratic papers receive reflections that are often personal and bitter and says they hurt the party. He regrets being the subject but warns of the effect on the party.
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Warhington
Stone
Missouri
Urges fairness in Democratic campaign coverage
A public call urges editors and writers to avoid personal or factional rancor, promote temperate rhetoric, and expose falsehoods with dignity. The author encourages beating factionalism for November victory while noting Senator Stone will discuss all political topics, defend his Senate votes, and invite scrutiny of national legislation.
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Slame
Stone
Senate
Mrs Rebecca P Argenbright Dies In Bates County
Mrs Rebecca P Argenbright died at her home on West Ohio street Thursday morning after a several week illness. Funeral services were held at the M E church South with Rev C E Vivian officiating. Born November 23 1841 in Tennessee she moved to Missouri at age three and resided there. She married Preston Argenbright in 1861 in Morgan county and the couple settled on a Grand River township farm in 1866. Surviving children include Albert Jno A J E Daisy M and Lena P with six others deceased. She was a longtime member of the church and lived a faithful Christian life.
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Rebecca P. Argenbright
West
Ohio Street
M. E. Church
C. E. Vivian
Rebecca P. Harrison
Tennessee
Foe Tonallp
Missouri
Preston Argonbright
Morgan County
Bates County
Grand River Township
Bertha B
Robtardin
Anna L
Albert
Jno
J E
Daisy M
Geiger
Lena P
J. E. Hook
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Beltsor and Prep
Baterey
Hatter
Mors
A. L. Bees
Dr. 0. F. Renick
Hamburg
Walker-Mckibben’s
Budd
Ralston Health
Walker - McKibbens
Hiram Nichols Shoe Company
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