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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
4
The Butler Weekly Times notes that former Governor William J. Stone will deliver the Fourth of July oration this year at Columbia. The Weekly Times, published weekly on Thursdays, is edited by J D Allen and Co. and offers a one year subscription for one dollar postage paid.
Private opinion suggests a faction aims to sidetrack Dockery from a presidential bid toward a Senate run, signaling intra party maneuvering and strategic postelection positioning.
President McKinley holds back extra session talk while weather hopes rise for a soaking rain. The public voice praises decisive action and relief from drought as political pressure lingers.
Miss Elizabeth Aird aged 35 sues Martin Daly aged 62 for 25000 dollars damages in a breach of promise suit. Both families reside in Jerseying New Jersey and are described as wealthy.
Statistics show 117 people in New York died by their own action in the past three months. Officials note reckless living and intemperance as leading factors in this remarkable, though troubling, record of self destruction.
The first car of the 1901 wheat crop reached Kansas City from Oklahoma on Monday. The wheat was cut and threshed the previous Friday and graded No.3, with potential for No.2 if it had dried. The car sold at auction on Exchange for 754 cents a bushel.
Sir Walter Besant the novelist and Atlantic Union founder, Robert W. Buchanan the poet and critic, and Lord Wantage famed for military campaigns on two continents, died in London on Monday.
The state board of charities and corrections elected Wes Robertson, editor of the Gallatin Democrat, as secretary last week. The position carries a $1,000 salary and the article lauds him as a capable journalist and strong party figure, predicting he will be the best secretary the board has ever had.
The United States Department of Agriculture crop bulletin from Columbia Missouri reports unusually dry cool weather last week, with drought described as among the severest. It warns major crop losses in wheat oats meadows and gardens. corn shows uneven, generally small progress.
Governor Dockery on Saturday commuted William Ferguson’s death sentence for killing a merchant at Trenton to life imprisonment in the penitentiary. A respite was granted until July 6. Grondy County citizens pressed for clemency while Judge P C Stepp, who tried the case, argued Ferguson may be a product of circumstances and that his guilt is in doubt.
The article notes the Colorado line grading past Versailles in Morgan county with contracts to Cole Camp in Benton and a likely reach to Clinton in a few months. It may continue west or join Kansas City, but a St. Louis source claims the road will be built to Butler, which Bates county would gain if confirmed.
A political faction led by Senator Depew advocates McKinley’s third term while critics argue such a move defies republican principles. They accuse supporters of tradition-bending, constitutional manipulation, and imperial aims, claiming courts and leaders would bend to preserve McKinley’s presidency.
The loner Judge Graves filled in for Judge Timmons at Lamar last week and opened his own June term court Tuesday morning. His judicial knowledge, fair rulings, and strong work ethic have sparked discussion in political circles about a potential bid for Supreme Judge. Graves is portrayed as young, vigorous, tempered, and well trusted across classes, making him a leading candidate for the state’s highest court.
Lyons German Lutheran trustees refuse funeral rites for Charles F. Stall at the church over unpaid pew rent. The church bell tolling is denied during services at Stall's home next door. Indignation grows and a congregation split is feared as Stall was behind on pew rent and others warned.
The worst storm in years swept across the territory overnight, hitting Noble and Ney counties hardest. Beginning at 10 p m, it intensified to tornado speed by 1 am, destroying much in Billings where seven people were killed and many injured. A cloudburst near Hennessey caused severe damage in Kingfisher county.
A vintage health ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription describing its claimed benefits for female weakness and related ailments. It touts free consultation and includes a testimonial from Mrs Bettie Askew detailing dramatic improvement after using multiple bottles and accompanying remedies. The notice urges sick women to write for guidance to Dr. R Pierce in Buffalo New York.
A county trip to Osage township includes visits to Butler residents who greet guests as Squire Indwe and Colonel. County court hears Cheverton speech seen as potential legislative boost. Sheriff Joe Smith tours Rich Hill hotel, praised as central but pricey. Court plans courthouse with digger activity. several officials discussed construction approach and contractor staff.
Congressman Champ Clark traveled to Mexico Missouri on June 7 to discuss a possible U S Senate run. He stressed that Missouri should first elect a Democratic legislature and keep high standards, noting many eminent citizens are discussed but no candidate is decided.
A dated column argues that life improves when vitality returns, praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine that strengthens the whole system. The piece laments weakness and urges debilitated readers to take the tonic to feel life anew and face daily duties with vigor.
Multiple excursion rates announced for Christian Endeavor and Epworth League events with rail and stopover options. Points include Cincinnati Milwaukee Louisville San Francisco and Colorado destinations with round trip fares, surcharges, and sale dates in June July August and September.
Modane Loo-Al fred McGuire was arrested at the Prison Gate in Jefferson City to be taken to Tinton County for trial on horse stealing. His wife, walking from Davies County with a two year old, met him and wished to visit him before jail. McGuire had just completed a 42 year grand larceny sentence.
Mrs W K Havl of Armonk New York writes that after her daughter suffered a severe bout of whooping cough and bronchitis and after other remedies failed, Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life. A niece with advanced consumption also recovered, proving the medicine’s claimed efficacy for lung troubles, coughs, and colds with trial bottles offered.
Springfield Missouri June 10. Joe Herndon and James Sparkman farmers quarrel over a wire fence already in a lawsuit. Sparkman fired a shotgun wounding Herndon in shoulder arm and abdomen. Herndon aged about 60 may die.
Saturday July between nine and noon and five in the afternoon at the front door of the court house in Butler Missouri Bates County sell the same to the highest bidder to satisfy assessment and costs JOE T SMITH Sheriff Bates County Missouri
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