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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
7
Jas Miller, the popular Orange Township assessor, was reported by Monday's Review to suffer a sudden ailment causing repeated sleeping spells. He could not be aroused for extended periods, collapsing after eating and remaining unresponsive despite doctors' efforts.
Brigadier General H C Clark of the Missouri National Guard announced the march route for the 13% infantry battalion from Leavenworth Kansas to the Nevada campsite for July encampment. Regulars depart Fort Leavenworth July 2, averaging fifteen miles daily across 141 miles. Stops include Creek Maywood Kansas City Independence Lea Summit Harrisonville Archie Butler Rich Hill Wales en route to camp.
Charley Dixon recalls a trip to Arkansas to attend his sister Mrs. Pierce’s funeral. He envisioned mountains while Rogers and Centerton reveal level land at around 200 dollars per acre with white farms and barns. He notes Polands China hogs, Ozarks height, the Pea Ridge battle site, and a Bentonville Confederate monument. The journey ends with views of hills and rocks that hindered travel.
Jerome E Harrington of Watonga Oklahoma arrives at Hotel Jefferson from Indianapolis after arranging what is described as the largest automobile contract in U S history The Indianapolis firm will ship about 2000 cars to Oklahoma City and Dallas for distribution Harrington a Watonga native now heads several Oklahoma banks and has auto industry interests.
Charley Dixon returned from Centerton Arkansas after being called to the death of his sister Mrs Melfina Pierce on Monday June 7 She was married to Isaac Pierce in 1880 at the Dixon home later living in Kansas and Centerton Ark Mr Pierce died fifteen months ago and was buried in Bentonville cemetery Mrs Pierce in her sixtieth year a Baptist church member left a large estate placed in the hands of E H Fair administrator by Charley Dixon Only Charley and Lon survive a large family of brothers and sisters
A local telephone men’s conference gathered in Butler to improve regional service. Attendees included Ed A Hook of Appleton City, Mr App of Adrian, G W Schroeer for Union Tel Co of Henry County, and George Swackeimer from Urich Co. Interconnection plans were discussed and best methods for advancement were outlined. Mr Hook recently acquired half interest in the Spruce to Appleton line, with plans to extend from Raw to Adrian.
The corn crop on the bottom lands is in fine condition this season with a good stand and clear fields. If the Marias river overflows the banks in June, farmers hope the big ditch will avert flood damage while Parish Woodall and neighbors report exceptional prospects for corn gathering next fall.
In Claremore Oklahoma on June 13 Henry Mosley assistant town marshal fatally shot his wife after a quarrel then died in a revolver duel with Rogers county Sheriff Stevens. Mrs Mosley and her daughter were on the porch when the incident began.
An ice cream supper will be held at Valley School House in Deep Water township on Saturday evening June 26 1909 to raise funds for purchasing an organ for the Union Sunday School.
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