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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
2
The county court of Moore County Missouri holds a public session to appoint the county highway engineer. The notice lists the plan for road improvements and the official duties to be undertaken by the appointee in Butler and surrounding districts.
A chaotic street altercation between Wiseman and Tygard ended with Tygard landing an upper cut, Wiseman collapsing, and both men exchanging blows before Wiseman fled seeking police. Witness reports describe a heated clash over papers and a dispute at the meeting site.
Elmer Simpson rode away on a Saturday evening and assaulted Max Weiner on Whip street with a stock whip handle over a debt dispute. Weiner sought help from Mr. Shafer and was struck on the head, needing medical care. Deputy Jackson arrested Simpson in Charlott and he was arraigned before Justice B. F. Jeter with bond set at $500 for the next Monday hearing. Simpson has a history of trouble including past pistol incidents.
A ruling by the Post Office Department ends postage advantages for newspapers with delinquent subscriptions. Arrears will incur higher per week or per year rates, forcing cash in advance. Postmasters are told to grant a brief grace period to clean up lists, but time is discretionary. Subscribers in arrears must pay promptly to avoid penalties and keep Uncle Sam satisfied.
The Columbia Missouri Farmers Week features students and youths from multiple counties including Rockville and Amores as they compete in agricultural contests. A 12 year old, Maus Laughlin, wins a $500 prize from the State Board of Agriculture. Local leaders, including Major Crowell, address the gathering and outline plans for farm education and youth programs in Bates County.
Walton Trust Company of Butler Missouri declares a six percent dividend for 1907, bringing total dividends over eleven percent for stockholders during the year. The president reports lending about eight hundred thousand dollars yearly on farms across multiple Missouri counties and in the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, with several million dollars in farm mortgages sold to investors over 35 years without principal losses. The eleven year summary shows profits, expenses, and growing surplus as stockholders have received substantial cash dividends and built reserves.
The Missouri State Bank of Butler Missouri reports the stockholders election results for the ensuing year and praises cashier J R Jenkins after twenty-one years of faithful service. Officers elected include W E Walton president J Brown Walton cashier Wesley Denton assistant cashier Corbley Girard clerk Hook keeper. The bank notes steady earnings and a ten percent dividend for 1907, with total eleven year returns averaging over eleven percent. A unanimous resolution lauds Jenkins for integrity and loyalty and expresses best wishes for his retirement.
Having sold my place at 3% miles water Duden we Ave pub et on Wednesday January 22 1908 an auction will be held of my livestock poultry and farming implements starting at 2 oclock.
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