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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
4
A respected German citizen and active Democrat from Rockville township announces his candidacy for Judge of the Southern District. He has long been tied to Bates County, built a successful farming operation, and would be a strong nominee to fill a position once held by his late father, Judge Fred Fix.
D C Wolfe is presented as a substantial farmer from Charlotte township and a prominent Democratic candidate for Bates County Representative. The notice highlights his long residence, interest in political economy, study of legislative needs, popularity, and ability to address crowds, arguing he would be a creditable representative if elected.
Sheriff W. J. Bullock narrowly escaped gunfire early Saturday morning as a shot rang out on the east side of the square. He and night officer Duncan were returning from Alsbach's cafe when a second shot near the stairway between the Star Theatre and Globe Trading Co. was fired. Kerr, owner of the restaurant, heard someone descending the back stairs but no suspects or motive have been found.
A special grand jury returned an indictment Tuesday against F. H. Donnington of Mound township for a reported incident involving a thirteen year old girl. Donnington was arrested and later released on $2,500 bond. The case will be tried at the October term of the Circuit Court. The jury was called Monday afternoon by Judge Denton and included O. C. Atterbury, Paul Levy, J. A. Wear, Ed Williams, Mat Rosier, W. S. Arnold, J. K. Norfleet, W. P. Abel, J. W. Poffenbarger, L. S. Radford, A. H. Culver and Jas. Combs. Rev. J. T. Nevins and Grant Barker of Montgomery county, returning from Canada, note the Shawl duty dispute at the border and urge support for the Democratic ticket.
The article debates the legality of a special election on October 21st to vote bonds for a new high school building, noting extensive discussion and efforts to conform with the law to settle doubts. Hayden Ray of South Side Square advertises copper lightning protection with money refunded if struck, providing office and residence phone numbers.
A fragment notes a group titled Let Us Alone Club with a person named Sela Samy mentioned, suggesting a local organizational focus or social activity. Further context is missing, but the item points to a small community gathering or club record rather than a major event.
Fifty head of horses sought for pasture on 160 acres of blue grass located 31-2 west of Passaic at 7Sc 8c and $1.25-11. Contact L. P. Simpson Butler Mo. Correspondence from L. G. Clark Spencer Nebraska. Jennie Herrell and Miss daughter of Mr and Mrs Hamilton Herrell of this city united in marriage at Rete.
Bates County Club at Warrensburg Normal reorganized last Thursday for the summer term with 55 enrolled. Officers elected include President S. E. Smith Merwin, First Vice President A. L. Ives Butler, Second Vice President W. L. Coonrod Rich Hill, and Secretary Miss Emily Woodfin Hume. Committees were set.
Mr and Mrs William E Walton will meet in the 18th for an extended tour of Europe lasting about two months. They have traveled widely in the past and will visit only the most interesting points. The Ladies Coterie Club prompted county court to order new sidewalks and beautification steps for grounds.
In And Around Maysburg farmers Getzer and Sam Jacobs with families visited Grandpa Jacobs Sunday. R K Godwin spent the day with his parents. John Yates and family visited Mr Snow. Mrs Riley Gilbert traveled to Butler to see her daughter. Rev Wade Johnson of Urich will preach the fourth Sunday at the church. John Scotts went to Care lat rede visited relatives. Walter Hendrixson lost a good horse last Saturday.
A local item notes Boone died on a Sunday in June 1910 after paralysis slowed him and he never recovered. The Blue Lodge and Knights of Pythias held a gathering on Sunday afternoon.
A local message exalts Butler as a progressive, desirable town in Southwest Missouri and urges families to vote for the high school proposition on Tuesday, June 21. It emphasizes education as patriotic and essential for children, highlighting Butler’s appeal as a home for families seeking affordable higher education locally.
Miss Mary F Parkinson daughter of John D Parkinson of Kansas to wed Mr Rowland after meeting in Paris four years ago. Rowland formerly served in Cuba and later in the army. The article notes writings and personal ties, with fragments poorly preserved.
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