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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

8

Labori Shot During First Dreyfus Trial Defense

The article details the shooting of Labori, Dreyfus defender, by a young man on the quay near canal de la Villaine during Dreyfus' trial in Rennes. Labori was shot in the back and the assailant escaped. Labori later recovered, and the case is linked to the broader Dreyfus affair and Zola’s Jewish advocacy.

Dreyfun France Martal Rennes Casimir Perrier Dreyfus Hiequart Maltre Labori Councel Canal de la Villaine Labor Zola

Denver Seeks Order at National Convention

Colonel John I. Martin of St. Louis arrives in Denver as sergeant at arms of the Democratic national convention and will stay through the close. He is accompanied by his son in law William M. Drumm who acts as private secretary. Preparations for the general committee meeting on arrangements and list of sergeants at arms proceed, with about 1100 total to be appointed by the committee on recommendations of national committeemen.

Denver Janet John I. Martin St. Louis Martin William M. Drumm

Acquitted Negro Lynched Near Homer, La

A Negro man named Bird Cooper was lynched by unknown assailants near Homer, east of Shreveport, after being acquitted for the murder of Mia Lettle Bond and her baby. White co-defendant Ben Bankman was not harmed. Sheriff Collier and Coroner Featherstone investigate. no arrests made.

Shreveport Mia Lettle Bond Bird Cooper Homer Here Ben Bankman

Bachelor Tax Sparks Town Gossip in Columbia Mo

The city council imposes a bachelor tax on about 120 men including university professors led by Dr. W B Elkins. The measure targets single men aged 30 to 50, while influential bachelors defend bachelor life and future marriage plans. Dr Elkins predicts universal pairing within 50 years and suggests a board to enforce remaining single status for the incapacitated.

Columbia Eent State University Athens West University W. B. Elkins Missouri Wirla W. Bs. Elkine The Eiking Chicago University

County Court Deliberations Include Loans, Bonds and Bridges

County court met June 1 with Presiding Judge Harper and two judges. Proceedings include road repair payment to W H Baker, a $7500 bridge fund for Deep Water township, insanity ruling for Chas Burrell, licenses granted for Dramehop and Jno Heck, school bonds approved, bond liability adjustments, road and ditch project payments, and July meeting adjournment notice.

Harper Smith and Hyde W.H. Baker Double Branch Pleasant Gap J. R. Simpson F. H. Steuck Jno M. Heck Chas W. St. Bel Lound A. V. Wille & Sons Main Ditch Timothy Foohey & Sons Sta RK. H. McWilliams Miami Lateral Timothy Foohey & Sone H- H. Wells F. W. Morlan

Real Estate Transfers and Warranty Deeds Listed

Display of warranty deeds and transfers including John O Bozarth to E KR Mickel berry 8600 sec 10 Rockville $15000 and multiple transfers in Rich Hill Pleasant Gap Butler Mt Pleasant and surrounding areas with prices from $10 to $7500 for parcels and lots and exchanges between buyers and sellers listed in district records.

John O Bozarth E KR Mickelberry Rockville WS Jones Met Aleb Prairie Lawrence M. Griffith Harris Lota City of Rich Hill AE Evans Walter Hurst Pleasant Gap H Merrifield Rich Hill B F Pontius John Fischer James M Smilth John Zinnot Wec Charlotte Ira Woodworth Noel Lewis Hudson James Pierce F E Welch Mo Pleasant Butler

Noahs Ark on a Raft Floats Down Mississippi River

J W Appleton of Missouri Point Missouri launches a large raft with his family twelve pigs three cows two horses and poultry as the Mississippi floods. The raft built two weeks earlier sits above a railing to keep stock from falling in. They started Tuesday after noon aiming for high ground but have not landed yet. River stage around twenty nine feet at midnight and may not rise above thirty feet.

St. Louis J. W. Appleton Missouri Point Missicsippi River Appleton Isis

He Had Broken Something From Success Magazine

Mrs. Wilson kept a young Japanese servant who hid broken dishes. She urged truth telling and promised to confess any fault. While entertaining guests, the boy appeared with a smile and claimed he would tell her whenever he broke anything.

Notice of Final Settlement in Gage estate at Butler

Notice to creditors and interested parties that Sarah K. Gage executrix intends to make a final settlement of the estate of Marquis L. Gage deceased at the Bates County Missouri Probate Court in Butler on August 16. The notice is given as required for all creditors and others with an interest.

Burney Marquis L. Gage Sarah K. Gage Bates Co Hates Miasouri Butler Asouri Sarah E, Gage

Tile sizes listed ready for market launch

A batch of ceramic tiles in 4, 6, and 8 inch formats, plus a 100,000- unit order, is prepared for release. Production highlights include the 3 inch, 4 inch, 6 inch, and 8 inch tile lines and expected market availability.

Notice of Distribution in Henry Estate

Notice to heirs devises legatees and interested parties in the estate of Edward Henry deceased that George G Henry executor will apply to the probate court of Lone County Missouri for an order of distribution of funds in his hands at the next term of the Probate Court to be held at Butler Missouri on August 10 1908 or as soon as heard.

Edward Henry George G. Henry Lone Cononty Butler Missouri George G Henry Superior Court Bibb County Gror A. D. Schofield Hank Macon Anid Court Court House Bates County Iying Belog Eveton Nowmanly Exchange Bank of Georgia Asher Ayres Planters Banking Company Recorder of Deeds Hates County Jane K. J. Taylon 3. P.O Neal T. Bixe Recelvera

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