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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
4
The Butler Weekly Times is issued on Thursdays. J D Allen is proprietor with Robt D Allen as editor and manager. The paper is mailed as second class matter from Butler Missouri with a yearly price of one dollar.
A letter from H D Miller of Golden Missouri appears in Ruralist arguing independent sheepmen oppose Schedule K fears. He contends tariff reductions harmed wool producers but cites past tariff changes and broader economic factors, urging balance to protect producers while keeping consumer costs reasonable. The writer expresses willingness to trust Democrats and insurgent Republicans, while questioning the president's stance.
Col Jas N Sharp of Mound is vindicated after years of doubt prompted by his bell buzzard claim. A clipping from the Joppa Ill Enterprise relays H D Brashers and son Bert saw a bell sound from a buzzard aloft, supporting Sharp's account through local reporting. A separate note recalls a bashful woman shopping for chickens with tied feet, sparking a chuckle over roosters.
D H Arbogast loses two milch cows after suspected poisoning by an unknown perpetrator. A can of paris green and mixed corn chops were found near the lot, details given to the grand jury but no direct evidence. The community remains unsettled as authorities investigate and locals note social updates from nearby Star and Butler areas.
Local notes report hot dry weather and stray entries from Elkhart. Preaching and a quarterly Mt. Vernon meeting are mentioned, with Rev Jourden delivering a fine sermon. Several visits occur among area residents including J R Scott in Harrisonville and Mrs E Heavilin at Ed Millers in Amsterdam. Sunday school attendance at Concord and various social visits are noted.
An infant boy about two weeks old was found on the right-of-way north of the depot Friday morning by section men. The child was turned over to Grandma Withrow, then taken by Mrs. Andrew Scriviner who offered to provide a home. The child is in the care of friends while officials seek a permanent arrangement.
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