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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
3
The Butler Weekly Times imprint notes weekly publication details and office information for J. W. Allen editor and proprietor at Butler. It mentions the newspaper's location in Butler and references the Discouri and class mail matter.
A local letter denounces the Record and supporters for false claims about Bates County governance. It recounts political shifts from 1889 to 1893, alleging misstatements by Republican papers, misrepresenting debt, court control, and tax figures, and defends the Populist/Democratic administrations. The author cites court members and financial data to argue the facts contradict the alleged perversions.
The grand jury examined County Clerk Weeks's sworn financial statement prepared by Judge Venton, then reported it conformed to law. They questioned why figures showed near twenty six thousand in treasury and thirty thousand in warrants, with a four thousand deficit, implying partisan influence and political aims. They criticized the alleged overreach of officials and urged proper financial disclosure.
The Kansas city Post comments on the 1904 race with harsh language toward opponents and warnings about duties. It questions rival candidates and urges vigilance as the election approaches.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a political slogan or campaign mood with garbled phrases about supporting a candidate and state involvement. The readable fragments imply a rough, informal discussion of a presidential bid and self sponsorship, but details are unclear.
The Republican Press and Record accuses BR Harper of supplying misleading figures on Bowes county indebtedness. It argues the grand jury report misrepresents debt when the county had little revenue, noting a $36,000 county balance held by the collector and traced to December. The piece claims party bias influenced the report to boost a political effect.
Henry county court ruled last week petitions for saloon licenses must be filed ten days before the mee n term in February May August and November. The decision will close the two remaining Clinton saloons whose licenses expire in July, making July dry in the town.
Baltimore Sun quotes Senator Mayner saying the Democratic party will focus on tariff revision with facts not glitter. He argues against general tariff reform talk, warns of Republican unrest, supports anti monopoly action, and opposes tying large commerce to public good while stressing constitutional limits on presidential power.
Jefferson City June 10 Proceedings to block enforcement of the 2 cent passenger fare and the maximum freight-rate law are planned in U S Court at Kansas City this week. Nineteen trunk-line railroads are expected to join in the injunction filed before Judge John F Philips. The actions claim the statutes violate the Fourteenth Amendment by denying equal protection and due process.
Kansas City Missouri June 10 J W Wisehart was found unconscious in his room at 1314 Baltimore Avenue and died minutes later A letter addressed to B M Vieth proprietor of the Madison House Jefferson City states that Wisehart aged 61 years and four son in law of Judge J W Hawkins of your city deliberate death by own action describes misery over forty years of work and lack of rest or happiness seeking sleep and rest
One hundred armed Confederate veterans from Tennessee were denied admission to the United States Capitol on Tuesday unless they lowered their flag and disarmed. They traveled from the Richmond reunion and visited the White House before reaching the Capitol. Capitol police said they could enter only as private citizens, not as an organized group. Congressman John Wesley Gaines of Tennessee protested the ruling.
On Monday the county court heard a petition and remonstrance over levying a dog tax for sheep protection. The dog petitioners outnumbered sheep petitioners 16 to 1. The court refused to order the tax, ending the discussion for the year.
Secretary Taft in Milwaukee January 10 denies any danger of war with Japan. He urges not to trust sensational dispatches and affirms faith in peaceful US Japan relations, stating the United States and Japan will continue peacefully together. He cautions against scaremongering headlines.
Uncle Pete Ewing, a Bates county farmer and poultry raiser, hatched 1040 pure Black Lanshan chickens in three months from March 1 to May 30. The birds, bred from top stock, reflect his noted success in this rare breed and his pride in maintaining strong, healthy stock. The Creighton News notes his specialty and careful breeding standards.
A note acknowledging receipt of a Commercial Club invitation to the June 11 celebration of the New Water Works system in Excelsior Springs Missouri and a Water Celebration Banquet at Snapp's tavern. The writer regrets not attending the water banquet, joking about living on air.
The sheriff announces an execution sale under a May 1907 order. The levy covers J. C. Clark's interest in real estate described as parts of sections 23 24 3 and 3, with sale scheduled for Saturday July 6 1907. Local authorities urge compliance and outline the property stake in Batescom Missouri.
A sheriff sale notice lists foreclosure on several parcels in Butler and surrounding areas Bates County Missouri. The judge’s order names Susan Smith as plaintiff against J C Clark et al with a May 1907 term and cites multiple described tracts in sections 22 23 24 25 26 township 4 range 81 plus town lots in Butler. The sale is set for Saturday July 6 at the east front door of the Bates County Courthouse between 5 and 11 am to satisfy costs and judgments.
By virtue of an alias execution issued from the clerk of the circuit court Bates county Mo the receiver F H Holcomb of J J Ryem estate levies upon all the right title interest and claim of G W Walton in Lots 0 and block 5 town Amsterdam Bates Mo The sale will occur Saturday July 4 1907 at 10 o clock in the east door of the city house for the payment of the bid to satisfy the decree and expenses
Fragmentary text notes authority vested in a general executive session or decree, referencing the clerk and official acts. No clear event, date, or named entities readable. summary constrained by the available legible phrases.
A legal advertisement by Sheriff F. Beards indicates a public vendue at the east courthouse door in Butler Bates County Missouri. The sale will occur between nine in the morning and five in the afternoon on the specified day to satisfy a judgment with the highest bidder paying cash.
W J Butler Receiver Bates National Bank sues J C Clark and levies on real estate in Butler Missouri. Property includes multiple described parcels in sections 4 25 2 22 township 40 range 41 with specific lot and block bounds. Court schedules sale for Saturday July 6 1907 from 9am to 5pm at the Bates County courthouse.
By authority of a special execution from the clerk of the County Court of Dave s County Mo an adjourned term the court seized various parcels described as parts of sections 1 2 and 6 and a town lot with a one half undivided interest in a barn located in the town now city, with boundary lines and street references included in the description. The excerpt enumerates the southwest quarter of section 1 the northwest quarter of section 2 the north half of the southwest quarter of section 6 and a lot in block 1.
At the east courthouse door in Butler Bates County Mo the cash in hand or as much thereof as may be required will be sold at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy said execution and costs. CF BRARD Sheriff of Bates County Mo
A sheriff sale notice from Bates County Missouri reports a general execution issued from the clerk of the circuit court in Butler. The document describes seized real property including portions of sections 24 3 2 and 22 township 40 range 31 and a property in block 10 Butler with undivided interests and brick walls noted as part of the sale. The notice references parties Nra Endres and C. Clark among others.
By authority of Bates County Mo clerk a judgment lien is levied on J C Clark property. The description covers multiple parcels in sections township and range with specific lines and lot references. An undivided one half interest in Bates property is noted as part of the claim.
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