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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
5
Local ads note price reductions on mens underwear and hats at Hill's Cash Store. News brief items report floods in Vernon and Bates counties, train disruptions near Odessa and Independence, and various short notices about residents, renewals, and community events.
City Marshal Callaway distributed placards warning against spitting on sidewalks and in public places under a fine. Business leaders praised the ordinance and urged strict enforcement as sidewalks improve. Odd Fellows lodge Elects Officers and schedules memorial services at Ohio Street M E church with Past Grand Master Maring to attend. County judges discuss joint sewerage for city and county buildings and plan public meeting with civil engineer to estimate costs.
Thas Mehnry of Cedar Rispida Iowa buys the old Gentry farm five miles northeast of Sedalia for 45000 cash. The farm covers just over 500 acres and is described as one of the state’s best improved properties and possibly Pettis county’s largest cash real estate deal. A cyclone near Rich Hill damages Wilson residence and barn, injures orchard, with fences and timber along the storm path reaching Stotesbury and Richards. Prof J M Taylor is reappointed superintendent of public schools after a unanimous vote, praising the year’s progress and student advancement with four years of high school remaining. Butler maintains strong public schools and supports teachers.
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