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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
4
The Weekly Times announces subscriptions at one dollar for mail delivery every Saturday with postage paid, under the management of J D Allen and D Atten & Co, proprietors.
A scanned ticket lists candidates for state and county offices including A Doarmond for Bar State Senator, A Dickinson for Representative T L Harper for County Clerk and others like J T Smith Probate Judge and W T Johnson Treasurer. It shows a slate across offices such as Prosecuting Attorney and Coroner with several names and initials.
The report notes outs traded at two cents in Chicago on Saturday, marking the highest level since the Civil War era. This sharp rise reflects markets tightening and investor activity increasing amid uncertain conditions.
The passage expresses a view that Republicans should carry the county and state, framing the outcome as their due and satisfaction in representing the local political landscape. It conveys a guarded, pragmatic tone about electoral results and governance expectations.
The committee will gather in St. Louis to decide the opening details for the 4 at sampalon. Members discussed location and timing, aiming to finalize dates.
A fragmented remark notes the Democratic State convention at St Joseph was a great setback for Republicans yet not enough to stop them from moving ahead and aiming to carry the state this summer.
Analysis shows Judge Huckeby could win the senatorial race with a 21 vote shift per precinct in the district. It compares Whaley’s majority from four years ago and Dickinson’s seniority, noting a 52 vote per precinct change could ensure Republican victory. The Orlando area convention nominated J I Lindsey for Congress and D P Huckeby for Senator, with Lindsey expected to gain patronage as a political sacrifice for party gains.
The Bates County court defends its $50,000 appropriation for a new courthouse amid opposition. Defects in initial plans led to the architect’s discharge, replacement by Theo Lacafian as superintendent, and amiable adjustments of extras including foundation depth and a taller fourte en foot courtroom ceiling. An added $110 for a refined entrance is noted. The court praises its financial handling and outcome.
The annual reunion of the Confederate Veterans of Missouri will be held in St Joseph on September 9 to 12. Camps will be entitled to representation for the business meeting, one delegate per twenty active members, with further delegates for fractions of ten. General attendance is urged, with hopes of large turnout and special railroad rates. Notable figures named include Sen Gordon and Gen Fitz Hugh Lee.
The 2nd Regiment Missouri National Guard will encamp at Lake and Park grounds near Butler in the last week of August from the 24th to the 1st. Companies A through K with hospital, signal, bugle corps, and band will participate along with a light battery. Events include battalion drills, daily reviews, a grand street parade, a sham battle, Governor Dockery on Governor’s Day, and Butler welcoming the soldiers.
Republican sources leak plans to drop the school fund issue as their nominees for Supreme Judge shape strategy. The G D and rivals accuse deficits and misstate the state auditor, while Democrats tout the party’s long, economical management. The GOP retreats from loot theory but faces a fading campaign message.
Aldorado Springs Sun notes W. J. Cruce of his district is reelected for the third time to the state committee. They praise his energy and readiness to devote time and men to advance the party and predict careful, effective management of campaign affairs.
The record notes the community expects a clock in the courthouse tower and urges the mayor and city fathers to take action. It suggests Butler contribute from a contingent fund if legally feasible, and urges timely decision without delay.
A fragmentary editorial argues that honest Democratic governance will keep the party in power in Missouri, accusing opponents of mismanagement charges that the piece says have repeatedly failed to gain traction with fair-minded voters.
St Joseph newspaper recounts rancher Tom Fisher of Texas with twenty one cattle cars forcing Santa Fe freight crews to move stock to Topeka and then to St Joseph after a delayed delivery. Fisher confronted office staff, demanded orders, and a pistol gesture secured hastened transport.
Leone Jeddie, a two year convent novice in Flushing, died after a long illness. An autopsy revealed a headless steel hat pin four and a quarter inches long piercing the pericardium. A fragment of another pin one and a quarter inches long was found in her stomach. She had suffered stomach pains since 1896 but never disclosed the cause.
A disease warning praises kidney liver and bladder health noting heart and kidney linked failure. Kies Swamp-Root is advertised as a remedy with claims of curing bladder and urinary issues and preventing nocturnal urges. Free sample bottle and book are offered by Dr Kilmer and Co New York by mail with mention of this newspaper.
Senator Cockrell of Missouri says a public statement will crystallize in 1904 campaign, with harmonious action on vital issues as conditions arise. He foresees extremists merging with the mass of the party to win the next presidential election, but declines to name a candidate. The dispatch notes expectations of higher railroad earnings and a larger corn crop, boosting the American farmer and business.
Misses Gertie Lynth and Maggie Hoover visited Miss Sallie Mosuier on Sunday. The OD West was poorly attended. Miss Myntle Hendrin plans to return home next week. Mr. Mendleton spent Sunday south of Ballard. A MWA supper is planned at Ballard on the noted date. Mrs Yest enjoys good health in Colorado. Moshier and Teeter are busy with threshing work. D Teeter has returned from Oklahoma after a month’s visit.
A folk proverb notes wisdom in moderation of eating and drinking. The text criticizes careless meals causing stomach troubles and endorses Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion related ailments, claiming it purifies blood and strengthens lungs.
In San Francisco on July 26 James Jeffries defeated rival Robert Fitzsimmons in the eighth round after a brutal ten minute battle. Fitzsimmons, bleeding from facial gashes, fought back with skill but was knocked to the canvas and counted out. Fitzsimmons accepted defeat with sportsmanlike grace saying the beer man had won and that he retires with mixed feelings but satisfaction in the outcome.
Illinois River waters rise anew threatening farms and levees around Springfield. Lacey levee shows five openings allowing floodwater to pour through while Spoon River bridge is damaged. Vast farmed acreage and hundreds of acres of land face inundation as authorities monitor the situation.
A reader cautions about an alleged healer offering a salve called Kuvkien's Aruie. The note warns that the product makes grand claims of curing piles boils corns and other ailments, urging skepticism of such remedies.
Belton reports a Mastin well number 1 flowing drawing many oil men. Mr Stone president of Central Missouri Oil company visited Monday and valued the oil at $9 per barrel. He said a great oil field has been discovered near Belton according to the Belton Herald.
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