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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented list appears to record names and titles of officials across multiple townships including Mt. Pleasant, Deer Creek, Pleasant, Hudson, Shawnee, West Point, Mingo, and Walut. The roster mentions treasurers surveyors prosecuting attorney and other positions, with several surnames spelled variably.
Senator Stone will deliver an address at Rich Hill Friday evening at 8 oclock. Democrats from Butler and nearby towns will attend in force and Rich Hill should expect a large delegation. Stone's Bates county visits draw big crowds of supporters.
The centennial issue honors the St Louis Republic managers for a century of progress and civilization. It notes continued pace in advancement, with special coin copies issued to celebrate the milestone and reflect on the paper’s influential role.
Bates county expresses strong support for Waller Graves as a Democratic nominee for Supreme Judge. Graves, a respected circuit judge praised for unimpeachable record, humility, and rise from rural beginnings, seeks a full term. Excelsior Springs Aug 14 mentions endorsements and party confidence in his qualifications.
In St Joseph Missouri on July 13 a fanfare for William Jennings Bryan accompanied by praise for his character. Johnston Careon age 95 collapsed at his home at 416 South Fifteenth Street and died. Careon a lifelong Democrat arrived in Buchanan County in 1851 with his slaveholding father bringing nearly 300 slaves to work on a farm near St Joseph. He reportedly survived Civil War hardships and refused to name a supposed location, after being hanged three times. The piece closes with Prohibition candidate H P Faris urging Clinton to follow Butler’s example for child welfare and recreation.
Kansas City Missouri July 13 William Gaugh 64 a follower of Quantrell died at his home He enlisted at age 1 served through the civil war He rode with Quantrell in the Kentucky raid was captured sent to Louisville military prison escaped and returned to Missouri He recruited Frank and Jesse James in Clay County after the war he farmed He was survived by a widow and six children.
Charley Taylor once Missouri Pacific night operator, blamed by a coroner's jury for the Knob Noster wreck that killed eight, was arrested at Dreaden by Constable Shaw and brought to Warrensburg. He posted 1000 bond for a Saturday preliminary appearance before Justice Rayhill. Dispatcher Strange has no warrant.
Real estate transfers include J H Knoepker to WG Myerley for part of Elk 74 Rich Hill, $3200. Wm A Lewis to National Bank of Commerce 8s Louis 140 a sec 8 Elk hart 1. Heirs of John Evans to Mary E Miller 10a sec 2 Mound to correct a former deed. Joseph E Walton to C F Morse multiple lots in Rich Hill additions for $1. Alexander Morw et al to Rash Pi see 20 in Amores 1 EL to Willam Dunmire lower 1,2 and add to Rich Hill. Guellenberger and Arthur Duvall for Pleas ant Gap area, $5760.
Beulah McCoy was thrown from a vehicle during an incident on a rural road. She suffered non dangerous injuries and was treated at the scene. Authorities are investigating the crash and continue to gather details.
Mrs Roy Plum a 19 year old carnival performer was slain by Will Wilson a 24 year old negro after an insult. Wilson admitted striking her dragging the body 300 feet along the Saint Louis & San Francisco railroad tracks then leaving it. he was captured 30 minutes later by his footprints. He planned to hide the body in a box car but dropped it under wheels.
Nancy M. Courtright executrix petitions Bates County Court for sale of portion of John S. Courtright deceased estate to pay debts. Notice to heirs and devisees required. order to be issued if no objections by next term. Publication in four consecutive weeks.
Final settlement filed by administrator in probate matter on the 16th day of March before the court, naming Calvin D Gaunom and Geysenss as heirs and detailing distribution of estate assets under the authority of the Probate Court.
Incomplete text appears to reference a will or estate matter with names and dates missing. The readable fragment suggests declaring intent to execute a will and distribute assets under local probate rules. No clear parties, dates, or locations are identifiable from the visible portion.
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