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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
4
The Erie Jewelry Co asserts it is the best firm name, noting reader letters responding to an earlier advertisement. The company shares copies of its top two articles as examples of interest and credibility received from customers.
The piece argues The Erie Jewelry Co. is superior to Erie W. Nickell Jewelry. It stresses a citylike, prominent name, the power of “The,” and future permanence, urging Nickell be left from the firm name for lasting prestige. The adage notes support for a strong enduring brand.
The author argues that suggestion in a business name drives favorable perception and success. Examples include Dr Killam renamed Curem and firms like I Ketcham and U Cheatham, Nickell Jewelry, and Erie Jewelry Co. to evoke trust, locality, and prestige.
A visiting delegation including City Clerk J Ed Jones Alderman Myerley and Stonebraker with Mesdames Stonebraker Hammock and Orria met Butler’s officials led by Mayor A B Owens to review a proposed cemetery improvement association. They discussed bluegrass mowing, a new mower, and a detailed constitution and by laws filed with incorporation papers. The group, hosted at the hotel, plans to aid Green Lawn Cemetery under the association’s guidance and praised by Owens for civic service.
A cordial invitation is extended to members of Butler Council No. 19 K and L of S and their families to attend an ice cream social at 8 o'clock p m on October 26. Banners, Sec y.
Friends of Judge W. W. Graves of Missouri's supreme bench advocate his gubernatorial bid. Born in Bates county and based in Butler, Graves earned a reputation for fairness and strict law observance. Backers say his jurist experience makes him a strong Democratic nominee and likely winner if a formal boom materializes.
The Rich Hill Floral Society holds its first flower carnival on June 21 and 22, 1907, under the M. E. church ladies. A refined program features floral displays by local young ladies and talent from nearby towns. Tickets are 25 cents for season access, 10 cents for afternoon or evening entries. People in Butler and nearby areas are invited to attend. write to 3326 Mrs A A Lafouvert, Sec., to enter prizes.
Notice from County Superintendent A L Ives about teacher certificates tests at the neat school building in Butler on June 21 and 22 starting 8 o'clock daily. Friday subjects include Geography Grammar Algebra Orthography Language thematic and Literature. Saturday subjects include Reading Civil Government United States History Science Phyomology Pedagogy Advanced story and repeat Algebra and Literature.
The dredge boat owned by A. B. Wills & Sons near Papinville is reported completed and set to start operations on Wednesday of this week. All dredge boats are working on the ditch with ongoing dirt removal and continuous operation day and night.
The third annual HomeStock Show and Exhibit will be held on Thursday, February 19. Event organizers expect attendance at both state line fairs with exhibitors and a highlight display from local vendors.
Clark Walker and Miss Daley Belle Walker were married at the bride's parents home southeast of Butler on Wednesday June 12 1907 at 730 pm Rev Hood officiated. Katherine Clark of Red Oak Iowa maid of honor. Only close relatives attended. Mrs Walker served a splendid dinner. The couple left Thursday for their home in Linn County Kansas where the groom owns land and conducts farming and stock raising. The bride is noted as popular in society circles in Butler.
The Summit township Sunday School convention will be held at a Summit church on Sunday, June 80th, beginning at 2 30 o clock. An interesting program has been prepared and a number of the best workers in the county will be present to participate in the discussions. Officers for another year will be elected.
Memorial services will be held at the Christian church next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock Raw Mayfield will preach the sermon. Members will meet at the lodge rooms at 7 o'clock. Members of the Rebecca lodge are invited to meet with the Odd Fellows and march to the church.
Miss Ruby Rosser won a $1,000 prize from the American Human Education Society for best dramatization of Black Beauty. Judges were theatrical critics from Boston papers. Rosser may take the cash or royalties and was named an honorary member of the Human Society of Kansas City.
Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary the estate of Jane KH Nave deceased have been granted to the undersigned by the Bates County Probate Court in Bates County Missouri bearing date June 1 1907 All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowance within one year from the date of said letters or may be precluded from any benefit of such estate and if all claims are not exhibited within two years from the date of publication they will be forever barred Forest Nave aka Executor
Ed A Hook with wife left for Chicago to attend the International Telephone Association meeting June 4 5 in the Auditorium Hotel. They plan two weeks touring Indiana and Illinois. Invitations issued for Alice Pratt to wed Joel Earle Alexander of Galena Kansas on June 12. After July 1 the Alexanders will be at Galena. Prof Arthur Chambers and Mr Nichols of Butler visited for Bates Academy commencement. Chambers plans to oversee a new farm venture near the Bates county capital.
An ice cream supper will be held at the residence of F. M. Ball four miles west of Butler on Thursday evening June 26, 1907. Proceeds go to benefit Summit Union Sunday Meeting. Bartnett J. McGovers is listed in connection with the event.
An ice cream supper at Mt Carmel church will be held on Thursday night to raise funds for the church. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and support the event.
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