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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

Page

4

Butler Weekly Times subscription notice brief

The Butler Weekly Times announces subscription terms from J. D. Allen and Barron J. D. Allem & Co. The paper, published each Thursday, outlines pricing and delivery details for readers and advertisers.

Democratic Ticket for State and Local Offices

A historical ballot slate lists candidates across state and county posts including state senator DC Ressini representative T L Warver county clerk Jon F Werrell treasurer J A Patterson probate judge J T Lible for sheriff Jok T Smith and other judicial and coroner roles with names such as A K Lodwick W T Henson and J A Breck in a North and South district configuration. The OCR reads as a formal ticket outlining multiple offices and nominees across districts and counties.

CO. DC Ressini T L. Warver County Ferk Jon F. Werrell Treat J. A. Patterson T. K. Lible Sherit T. Smith Vrebate Jnge Juuin A. Bilvers Altommey A. KB. Lodwick Treasuer W. T Dhenson Trebling

Butler to stand trial in Columbia on bribery charge

Ed. Butler of St. Louis faces trial in Columbia, Missouri, on an attempted bribery count after a venue change. The case centers on alleged efforts to influence officials, with proceedings moved to a different jurisdiction for fairness.

Ed. Butler St. Louis Columbia, Mo

Fire at Saratoga Claims Five Lives in Morley Section

A devastating blaze in Saratoga New York within Morley district burned five persons to death and caused significant property damage. Investigators reported extensive fire damage and the loss underscores ongoing safety concerns in the area.

Lin Saratoga New York Morley Dinrge Nimountig SSO

Farmer sells hooded horse to neighbor in Mexica region

Adolphus Swartzendrabender, a farmer living near Mexica, sold a hooded horse to neighbor Heinrich Peenen kinder. The horse’s name was Tim, and the sale was reported in a brief local notice.

Adolphus Swartzendrabender Mar Mexica Heinrich Peenenkinder Tim

Cass County Democrats Select Delegates at Convention

Casscounty Democrats held their convention last Saturday and selected delegates to the Spring judicial convention. Names listed include A. Whitsith Atlen Glenn and Bod Arnold along with Seaton and others. The meeting showed enthusiasm for initiatives aligned with their aims.

Casscounty Democrats Spring Tech A. Whitsith Atlen Glenn Trierry Bod. Arnold Ro Mo Folisan Dovital W. Seaton Nde Cimnives

Nonsense text likely from OCR of a Missouri item

Fragmentary OCR reading mentioning Kanes City Stir in Missouri and alleged protest against oil theft and axis of the earth. Content is garbled with no clear event, date, or verifiable entities.

Kanes Thisere Missouri

Missouri official halts harvest aid to Kansas fields

William Anderon state labor commissioner of Missouri ordered B R Howard Missouri employment bureau head to stop sending harvest hands to Kansas. He based the directive on a statement by T B Gerow Kansas labor chief that workers were not needed. Last year Missouri sent 240,007 men to Kansas harvests as the state faces a light wheat crop due to drought.

William Anderon Missouri B.R. Howard Hatesity T. B. Gerow Kansas Missouri Bureau

Prospects for Missouri Crops in Bountiful Season

Secretary Ellis reports statewide crop prospects look bright with excellent corn and oats potential, wheat recovering after wet weather, and drought years easing. Water is abundant in creeks and ponds, but farmers are cautioned to guard against a repeat of last summer’s drought while remaining hopeful for a strong year across most counties.

Ellis Missouri Board of Agriculture Ilis Secretaary Ellis St. Louis Republic

Lowry City furniture dealer shoots man in quarrel

In Lowry City Missouri T Moore a furniture dealer shot Thomas J Prosies five times this morning. Three bullets pierced his body one through the head and another through the left ear. Prosies cannot recover Moore was arrested by Sheriff E L Nance and taken to Osceola for jail.

Lowry City Dune T. Moore Thomas J. Prosies Prosies Moore E. L. Nance Osceola

Old Men’s club Adds Six New Members in Lafayette County

Lexington Missouri reports the Old Men’s club of Lafayette County held its 34th meeting with twenty eight of ninety members present. Six new members joined: Judge Joseph F. Swith T S Chandler Lah Meyer Grew W Gearr Jacob Todhunter and Lewis New. Judge Join E Ryhind serves as president with W B Major as vice president and Frank xkownan as secretary. Reverend Richard Brown of Odessa is the oldest member. W T Bell of Lexington is the youngest, born August 27 1831. Next meeting set for Higginville September 27. Six members have died since the last gathering. club organized August 4 188?

Lexington Old Men's Club Lafayette County Joseph F. Swith T. S Chandler how—Lah Meyer Grew W Gearr Jacob Todhunter Lewis New E. Ryhind W. B. Major Frank

Bryan Declines Nebraska Governor Candidacy

In Lincoln Nebraska W J Bryan rejected rumors he would run as a fusion candidate for governor. He said many can unify fusion strength and he does not want to hinder Democrats and Populists who supported him. He promised a forthcoming reply to Senator Alle regarding nominations.

Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Nebraska Mense Iam Cummene Alle Hiv Tam Adel

Tornadoes Struck Minnesota North of Lake Park Area

A twin report notes a tornado twelve miles north of Lake Park Minnesota yesterday ripping a two by three mile tract, killing ten, demolishing nine farm lenses, and injuring several. Another tornado in Detroit Minnesota yesterday afternoon killed four and injured ten, destroying fifteen homes. Names include Mrs Berg near Voss Postottive and Andrew Hoi four miles north, with others feared dead. The storms left a path about half a mile wide and ten miles long.

Lake Park Minn Dime Here Oelock File Detroit Minnesota Berg Voss Postottive

Rural Mail Box Protection Law Summary

The law penalizes willful or malicious injury to any rural free delivery mailbox or its contents. Offenses include tearing down, breaking open, defacing, or stealing mail matter. Punishments include fines up to one thousand dollars or imprisonment up to three years.

Brother-in-law Fatally Shoots Man Over Bible Feud

In Chillicothe Modune S Gibbons was fatally shot by his brother-in-law John Galvin during a street fight near Gibbons home. The fatal shooting stems from an old feud and Galvin had recently caused Gibbons to be arrested on charges he stole a Bible. Galvin is in custody.

Chillicothe Modune S Harve” Gibbons John Galvin Gibbons Galvin

Cleveland to Speak at Tilden Club Address

Ex-President Cleveland has accepted an invitation to address the Tilden club of New York on June 19. The event will feature many prominent Democrats and marks his first political speech since leaving the White House.

Cleveland Tilden Club New York White House

Bridge project accident injures Julio boat right

Last Thursday at a bridge construction site south of town a dirt embankment collapsed on Julio boat right. He was dug out with a严重 arm fracture nearly to the shoulder. Lt will take several weeks to reduce the break and regain function.

Julio Boatright Foster

Struck by Lightning Near Windsor Two Men and a Child Tell Tale

During a thunder storm near Windsor, two men R Shufert and Charles Curwutt plus a child hid in a barn holding horses. Lightning killed the horses and knocked the trio senseless. Shufert suffered severe burns to shoulder and leg. both men and the child escaped serious injury, though clothing was torn. The child and Curwutt recovered faster.

Childd Windsor Strick Ty R. Shufert Bowen Charles Curwutt Shafert Curnutt Shulers

White House Improvements Plans Expanded for New Office Building

Surveyors measure White House grounds as Congress debates funds for a new executive office building. Original plan called for 200000 dollars, now expanded to 270000 dollars for the office building and remodeling, with lawmakers urging swift appropriation.

Washington White House Congress Ottee Ottive New York

Special Kites Ticket Sales For Reunions And Rides

Tickets on sale for interstate Soldiers Reunion trips to Kansas City Missouri and Nevada Missouri with round trips from July 7 to 14 to 17 and August 11 to 16. Fares include 2.15 round trip to Kansas City and 0.90 round trip for state travel. Group rates apply for ten or more on a single ticket at 1.50 per person.

Duhief A. Good Kansas City Nevada Jane Lith BOC Vasper Voor

Monument to ex Governor Stewart to rise in St Joseph

Ex Governor Robert M Steward memorial contract awarded in Jefferson City Missouri. J M Abercrombie of St Joseph awarded the job to erect a monument in Mont Mora cemetery. Legislature appropriated 1500 dollars for a 25 foot high monument on a six by six base.

Jefferson City J. M. Abercrombie St. Joseph Wee Robert M. Stewart Mont Mora’ Cemetery

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertisement in Terse Text

Lively livers active bowels and good digestion promised by Dr Kings New Life Pills. Cleanses system and eases misery with a lively appetite. Available for 25 cents at Taeker's drug store.

Dr. King Taeker

Do You Get Up With A Lame Back

A newspaper ad promotes Dr Kilmers Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims success for lame back kidney and bladder troubles and Brights Disease and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail to readers who mention the newspaper.

Kilmer Bright

Change in health and appearance from Dr. Pierce remedies

A reader testimonial claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription cured liver and digestion issues, easing pain and jaundice. The letter asserts prior health struggles, including headaches and constipation, improved after starting the medicines, with ongoing relief after initial treatment.

Tr. Pierce Golden Dr. Pierce Mra J. Eflie Hamilton Farmington Marion Co West Va Dave Dr. Pence

Kansas Rivers Two Miles Wide After Excessive Rains

Emporia Kansas reports unprecedented flood damage as the Cottonwood and Neosho rivers swell two miles wide south of town and five miles wide at the junction east of Emporia. Homes and bars inundated, many families flee upstairs, trains halted, and feared loss of life prompts nearby relief efforts.

Emporia Kan Atsoden Neosho Berton Cottonwood

Gev Davis Rejoins Russellville Baptist Church

Governor Jefferson Davis accepted an invitation to rejoin the Baptist church in Russellville, his home town. Friends claim the move vindicates him against rejection by Little Rock’s Second Baptist Church, and allege the Little Rock action stemmed from his campaign for the U S Senate.

Little Rock Ark Jefferson Davis Baptist Church of Russellville Second Baptist Church of Littleock United States

Virulent Cancer Cured By Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Salve

G W Roberta of Elizabeth West Virginia cites a cured incurable cancer case in an old man. He reportedly recovered after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve which doctors deemed hopeless. The ad claims the remedies expel poisons and heal blood diseases eruptions ulcers and sores. Bitters 50c Salve 25c at H L Tucker's.

G. W. Roberta Elizabeth W. Va H. L. Tucker’s

Assessors Meeting Reviewed Attendance and Tax Rules

A county assessors meeting led by A L Gilmore discussed stock liability for taxes when owners move stock outside the county or state. Per cent valuations for property were set with Farm lands at 40 and all other classes at 40. weather limited attendance and one township saw figure changes.

Sasace Hitler A. L. Gilmore Deepwater Township A. A C. Simpson Osage

Mt Pelee's Last Eruption Terrifies Martinique

Fort De France June 7 Yesterday's Mount Pelee eruption proved far worse than first believed. A severe earthquake struck Morne Rouge and a shower of stones fell five miles west in the sea. Stones pelted Grand Anse to the east. The town of Case Pilote, four miles from Fort de France, has been deserted.

Fort de France Mount Pelee Morne Rouge Grand Anse Coant Case Pilote

Rabid Dog Scare Hits Des Moines Area

The mad dog scare continues as two more residents are sent to Pasteur Institute in Chicago for treatment, bringing the total treated to seven. All victims were bitten by a rabid hound owned by farmer Lakin, near Elsworth in Hamilton County.

Des Moines Elswort Tanmilton County Pasteu Institute Chicago Lakin

County bond meeting in Osceola adopts two resolutions

Representatives from every township in St. Clair County gathered for a bond meeting at Osceola. They declined to meet Judge Philips in Kansas City on the 17th or any other time. A second resolution urged General Henderson and other bondholders to submit an adjustment proposition, interpreted as an offer to pay Henderson bonds if a satisfactory sum is proposed.

Osceola Philips Chambers Kansas City General Henderson Hendrson

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