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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
5
The Butler Weekly Times Print on Thureday of each week lists J D Allen as Editor and Proprietor. The note reiterates weekly publication cadence and the publisher’s name for attribution.
Governor Hadley faces reports of graft in the Kansas City Police, echoing Folk era probes in St. Louis. Captain Whitsett’s trial follows Governor Hadley’s pledge to remove corrupt officials as new investigations threaten former appointees and a broader reform effort.
The Times mourns Virginia editor Aaron, praising his twenty year Tar Tives clerical record, his staunch prohibitionist views, Christian conduct, plain honesty, and fearless stance against cant and hypocrisy, while his weekly columns were widely read by subscribers.
Amsterdam Enterprisy reports a forged check for 62.50 drawn on Bank of Amsterdam by Charles V. Becholdt to F. T. Holt and Frank Hedrick. The teller noticed irregularities, Hedrick and clerk Will Badgley tracked the suspect to Amoret, then coal chute stop, where he confessed and returned the money. Becholdt had worked for Hedrick five months and was discharged recently. authorities took him to Butler.
Jasper C Cr an and Miss Lissle Moore sparked an affinity craze in Eastern Kentucky. After a midnight departure and a mistaken kidnapping panic, a posse recovered them from a mining camp near the West Virginia border. They were brought back, forced to strip to the waist, and Cram was punished while Moore was released.
Rural Graduates commenced at the bio street M E Church in Butler under County Superintendent Allison. The program featured orchestra, recitations, vocal and clarinet pieces, and a class address by State Supt Howard A Gass. Seventy two graduates earned high averages and scholarships to Rich Hill and local towns. top honors went to Ruby Isaackson with a 964 average.
Amsterdam Enterprise reports a Tuesday night storm caused a lightning sparked barn fire on the George Gage farm, destroying the structure and about 100 bushels of corn 15 bushels of oats three tons of hay plus harness gear wagon buggy and other items. Mr Gage estimates losses at $1 000 with no insurance.
Circuit Court hearings continued two cases against Ben Johnson and Lester Lyone for local option violations and illegal liquor orders. June 12 sets for sewer tax bill trial and several divorces granted restoring maiden names. Notable rulings include acquittal in a trespass case, case with goods tied to land, and a $40 fine for W P Gall with related dismissals.
In Harrisonville Democrat reports several livestock deaths by electrocution in Cass county. Albert Brown lost five short horn cattle northwest of town near B F Fowler’s farm. B F Snelling also lost stock along with Geo. Lofland and Mr Molors reporting. Decomposition suggests death occurred Friday or Saturday prior with no insurance.
The regular examinations for teachers certificates will be held at the new school building in Butler on Friday and Saturday June 25 and 26 starting at 8:00 each day. Friday subjects: Geography Grammar Algebra Spelling Landmatt t Liseent. Saturday: Heading Civil Government U S History Science Physiology Pedagogy and Advanced History. Algebra and Literature retakes offered second day for absentees. Allie son County Supt.
Mrs. Sarah Pipes died Saturday evening at 5 o clock after a prolonged illness from stomach cancer. She passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charlee L Baker southwest of Butler. Funeral services were held Monday in Altona with interment in Altona cemetery. Survivors include four sons and four daughters. Nephews Leo and J B Pipes of Shawnee attended. Her two brothers Dr Rice of Excelator Springs and Dr Rice of Kearney Mo arrived for the funeral. Obituary to follow.
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