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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
The New York state public health bureau declares thirty towns quarantined for hydrophobia. Officials say the outbreak is unprecedented and could spread to other regions, with conditions noted as severe and spreading. Mr Pearson quotes emphasize the seriousness of the situation and the department's concern.
W Jenking of Chapel Hill says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve gives unbounded pleasure and heals every sore burn or wound. The note mentions a felon on the thumb and promotes purchasing the salve for 250 at Frank T. Clay’s drug store.
President Roosevelt announced a proclamation ordering all government flags to be half masted for thirty days and directing military and naval honors at the funeral of ex president Grover Cleveland. The death prompted Roosevelt to cancel a planned trip to New London to watch the Yale boat races and issued a countrywide tribute.
New York report reveals Grover Cleveland was poor and left little to his family. Inquiries show he did not own a large estate and lived modestly at Princeton and Buzzard's Bay, despite rumors of wealth from being head of an insurance association with a 225000 year salary.
Washington June 20 The rural delivery division of the Post Office Department reports thousands of notices sent to rural routes highlighting needed road repairs. The effort aims to improve highways used by rural mail carriers with federal state cooperation, noting in Missouri 2010 routes totaling 16 720 miles with 64 miles macadamized and promising repairs based on official assessments.
Beware statements warn against mercury in catarrh remedies and tout Hall's Catarrh Core from F Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The ad asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It mentions testimonials free and druggist price. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Rev Walker Holcombe, kin of the late Rev Sam P Jones, found guilty of obscene language at the Sam Jones tabernacle in Carterville Georgia. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs and plans to appeal. The sermon, advertised for men only, drew women who did not know they were not wanted and Holcombe used coarse language while attempting to remove them.
In Tulea Oklahoma an attempt to wreck a Missouri Kansas Texas train near Highlands east of thfiserf was thwarted when a heavy tie was removed just in time. Washington Ellis a 16 year old African American youth was arrested and jailed, denying involvement and blaming an older brother who has not been arrested.
London Ont June examination of ammunition for a six thousand volunteer sham battle at Niagara revealed that one quarter of supposedly blank shells were loaded with ball due to mixed shipments. Brigadier Harmon of Toronto initiated the inspection, preventing likely loss of life in a highly realistic event.
Tae DeWitt advertises small, pleasant pills marketed as easy to take and sold by C W Hes, likely a local pharmacy or vendor. The readable fragment notes a product claim and supplier, reflecting a period advertisement style.
The Independence Commercial club passed a resolution urging city officials to enforce the ordinance against carrying concealed weapons. Soon after, night officer W W Twyman arrested Edward Howard, a Negro, for hoeing a revolver on the street. Howard was fined 210 and sentenced to six months by Police Judge James Peacock. Prior arrests for concealed weapons in Independence typically resulted in fines of 250 or less.
An oddly phrased note from Chicago Lily News hints at a domestic scene with Eva and a woman named Idna amid attention to an old Bean’s watch, prompting questions about motive and emotion. The fragment suggests a developing melodrama involving relationships and jealousy.
A brief excerpt argues discovery of the North Mole is prudent for future expeditions, noting the savings it would bring and framing the debate as a matter of economy despite limited contextual details.
Notice is hereby given that Charles H Stanton and Nora E Stanton his wife failed to pay principal of 6500 under a deed of trust to secure Dudvall Percival's note. RG Hartwell, trustee, will sell at public auction at the Bates County Courthouse to satisfy the note plus interest, costs, and expenses. Property to be sold includes the north half of lot 2 and the southwest quarter of section 30, township 0, range 31, containing 42 acres more or less. Date: June 6.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a shared bond between siblings or close friends. One speaker notes likeness to another, while the other mentions a person named Ike Lim and a lingering grudge. The readable text suggests a casual, personal exchange without a clear event or conclusion.
The manager presses for dates for an opera company, facing reluctance from staff and his advance agent. A plan emerges to advertise a new musical drummer titled BID the Shouter to draw crowds, while Jack confirms the newspaper rush to publish the announcement.
A jumble of out-of-context phrases on profit and risk. Mentions of a “goose with the golden egg” habit and tobacco imagery mingle with reflections on vaccination and attention. Obscure names appear, including Carlton Brown, with a dated, quirky feel.
Fragment from a humorous dialogue shows De Hitt and De Witt handling a gun with playful taunts. De Hitt questions the use of the weapon while De Witt insists a shot could be fired, delivering a sharp quip about hitting a barn bore.
Property will soon have vitrified hard brick for sale at factory prices. 4inch and 12 inch anchoring options available. Prices listed as 16 50 and 2100 00, indicating bundled or shipping terms. Availability at the factory warehouse for immediate purchase.
A fine six year old Percheron stallion Dick will stand for the 1908 season, 8 miles east of Butler at Brigham and Roosevelt. Two young jacks Brig ham and Roosevelt, full brothers aged 16 and 15 bands high, will stand at the same barn. They are sired by Elamo and broke for service. Terms are 8 dollars for a torso and 10 dollars for jacks this season only. Money due when foal is foaled. The owners are not responsible for accidents beyond reasonable care.
A humorous exchange between a young wife and husband over aging and marriage is recounted from the Chicago Daily News. The wife notes she has aged since their wedding and the husband remarks on turning 21 while she claims 25.
Trust deed from Wherene Daniel C Warrett and Loui A Barrett to secure a bond on 10 acres in Hates county Missouri describes the south half of the southwest quarter of section 3 and the north half of the northwest quarter of section 10 in township 41 north range 33 west. The trustee Leavens failed, and a successor trustee J A Silvers was appointed to conduct a public sale at the east front door of the Butler courthouse to satisfy the note plus interest and costs. The sale will occur between 9:00 and 4:00 pm on the scheduled day for cash to the highest bidder.
Notice to heirs and legatees that George G. Henry executor of the last will and estate of Edward Henry deceased will apply to the probate court of Hates County Missouri for an order of distribution of funds at the next term. The term will be held at Huther Missouri on August 5 1908 or soon thereafter the matter will be heard.
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