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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
3
NOW IS YOUR TIME has moved his stack of goods to his warehouse just back of J E Williams I also have a No 1 good store for large com school house or store room also one pair 600 lbs new Fairbanks platform scales one extra good self locking writing desk counter scales money drawer etc It will pay you to buy now for next years use Come right away as we do not expect to be here very long.
A bridge crew will rebuild two spans near town after a weeklong sidetrack. Dr. Martin earned the Masonry commandry degree and becomes a Knight Templar. Rumor cites county school leadership resignation linked to a powerful man. Twenty five armed farmers rode into town pursuing a stolen horse with a suspect captured near Amsterdam and handed to authorities.
A quote from Crown defines a blackball as a cowardly weapon against dissent. It warns that secret society exclusions protect the order, not individuals, and should not be used for personal revenge or prejudice. The note condemns acting as judge jury and executioner without the order's interest.
A local item notes Bob Thompson killed two five foot snakes in his maple tree after they robbed a birds nest. J A Speake recalls 6875 grasshopper year and remarks on life and work. Uncle Joe Smith reports snow in Ohio and Bates County crops. A Home knocker criticizes Admiral Togo for Baltic Squadron escape.
The June 6 1905 meeting of county assessors in Butler set uniform valuation rules for real and personal property. Real estate 40 percent of market value. horses valued at 80 dollars. stallions jacks and jennets 40 percent. average mules 90 dollars. cattle scales 25 for cows 30 for eight year olds 25 for two year olds 20 for yearlings, all at 40 percent. thoroughbred cattle 40 percent. hogs 2 cents per pound after weaning. money notes bonds 60 percent. farm machinery utensils and household goods 40 percent. Meeting chaired by A C Sampson with Dell Requa secretary. Also notes Inter-State railway staff changes and transfers in Nevada, Sedan, and Butler Nevada Post.
Fragmentary OCR summary notes a medical ointment promising pile relief with a refund offer. Mentions a 50 cent price and cases of failure to cure despite use. Indicates a legal or consumer claim tone but details are unclear.
A 34,000 pound shipment of binder twine was sent from Missouri's penitentiary for statewide distribution. The twine plant operates at over half capacity, producing about two and a half tons daily. The high quality twine is sold to farmers at cost, with daily shipments to various regions.
An alarming note claims a preaching revolt signals systemic nervousness and stomach upsets. It touts Bitter’s effectiveness in toning the stomach and regulating kidneys and bowels, alleging it strengthens the liver and blood. The ad promises relief with a 5 cent price and a guarantee by T. Clay, Druggist.
A Tokyo dispatch recounts a remarkable claim that after the battle of the Orel three hundred were killed or wounded and mortally wounded were thrown overboard while others were tied to avoid hindering the fight. It notes destruction on the Orel’s hull and guns and mentions plans to move the ship to Yokosuka for a Mikado’s visit.
In St Petersburg on June 6 admirals argue Nebogatoff’s surrender of warships warrants strong censure but some insist the full circumstances must be known. They recall 1829 Raphael incident where officers faced execution and note the ship was later recaptured. Many naval authorities urge the emperor to impose the same punishment if Nebogatoff’s actions are proven.
Norfolk Virginia man reports severe knee burn that blistered. Arnica Balm, promoted by Frank T. Clay’s drugstore, is advertised as effective for wounds and sores. Trade name Rivenbark Jr. endorses relief and rapid healing.
The column notes a successful Children’s Night at the Christian Church with a flag drill and a temperance song by Miss Nord of Rich Hill. It mentions upcoming Children’s Day, a preaching service on Tuesday June 13, an ice cream supper, and visits by Oscar Hensley of Kansas City to his uncle Cole Hensley. It also covers local farming, social visits, and a Grand View dinner marking the last day of school with a planned program.
For sale a complete new stock of millinery and fixtures in good condition. Call The Times office at 20 44 for further information.
A swarms of seventeen year locusts have appeared through Southern Wisconsin, damaging crops and eating leaves on trees. Several orchards report significant damage as the insect outbreak spreads across the region.
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