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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
The Butler Weekly Times reports strong Democratic support for W. S. Cowherd in St Francois County Missouri. Writers praise his sterling worth and leadership potential to unite the party and preserve the Law Democratic majorities.
On Wednesday morning wild rumors spread through Mid Hill about the Farmers & Mechanics bank vault blast. Sheriff Beard stated he was in transit to Rich Hill and had no connection with the robbery. detectives had gathered in town, fueling speculation.
The new law requires a vote on United States Senator at the general election and removes the need to pledge a candidate for representative on that question. If a candidate is honest and willing to follow voter instructions, personal preferences of friends in the legislature should be largely eliminated from county contests.
Johnson County Prosecuting Attorney Ewing Cockrell asks Circuit Judge N M Bradley to convene a special grand jury to probe tax dodging. He accuses the October grand jury of dereliction of duty after conflicts where he later prosecuted cases on direct information. He states the issue as one of morality and fairness, asking if everyone will pay their share or if honest taxpayers shoulder the burden while tax dodgers go free.
A county wide gathering of Bates county road overseers is set for Tuesday March 3 2008 in the Circuls Court room Butler. State Highway Engineer Curtis Hill will discuss the new law and road district maps and reporting system. Township boards should compensate overseers for attendance as the meeting aims to advance rural road work.
A Missouri Journal-Democrat item recalls a man aboard a Lee’s Summit to Pleasant Hill train scenes where a passenger offers ten dollars, then jokes he has ten mules instead. The exchange lampoons cash shortages and improvisation using mule value as a gag.
Educational Notes by Sept 41 Ives analyzes 1940 county data. Of 8155 children of school age 1304 enrolled. average daily attendance 4588, equaling 95 percent enrolled but only 69 percent attendance and 60 of 100 present. Causes cited include work at home and apathy toward education. solution centers on committed teachers and community support to foster regular attendance.
The Journal-Democrat notes that held fairs may be in decline as presidents and communities debate the value of fairs. It questions whether annual public gatherings could replace fairs with simpler meetings or picnics to see friends and share community purposes without heavy machinery and expense.
L. A. Goodman, secretary of the state horticultural society, told a Kansas City reporter that fruit outlook for the season is unusually good. He noted buds swollen little due to warmth, berries likely plentiful, and the recent cold spell not severe enough to ruin fruit buds, only to curb sap flow.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger recounts a chance meeting between a college president and a recently graduated youth, Allen, who is poor yet brilliant in study and sport. Facing two offers, a $25 weekly secretary post from a scientific society and a five year $5,000 per season contract from a baseball magnate, the moment tests the value of education against worldly rewards.
A 1905 Missouri court ruling holds that county local option results fix the status for four years, blocking further countywide elections to alter the outcome. The case, State ex rel Hoover v Hickman, originated in Scotland County where saloon licensing shifted with population changes and court action.
Notice warns taxpayers not to pay taxes after February 29 and asks if they want them to become delinquent. Signed by Y. C. Cosdma, Col.
The Independent of Potosi notes the plan for Folk to run for U S Senator following his 1904 governor campaign. It warns the Post Dispatch’s dual role as advocate and critic, questions party impact, and cites costs of publishing constitutional amendments paid by Missouri Democrats.
Secretary Swanger releases a calendar detailing filing dates for primary election papers. Key dates include March 1 filing form prep, March 5 office listings, May 15 publication by county clerks, June 4 candidacy notices, June 9 certification to county clerks, July 14 sample ballots, August 4 primary day, August 5 returns, August 7 canvass and organizing, August 11 congressional committees meet, September 9 party committees organize, September 10 platform deadline, and October 3 certification of candidates.
Eddyville Kentucky reports 300 men rode in at 1 am whipping four whites and six negroes. Whipped victims include Police Judge C W Rucker, Lene Woods ex city marshal Preas Fralick and saloon porter Robertson. No motive linked to farmers pooling. no tobacco stores damaged.
Taxes due to the city of Butler must be paid at once at the city collector's office in Smitha Book and Stationery Store. A S percent penalty will be added March first and 1 percent a month thereafter. Do it now.
H Allison located 8 miles southwest of Route 6 near Butler Missouri.
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