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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
3
Virginia news recounts property move as Omer Dryedale sells a store room to Mr Gilbert to convert it into a barn. The piece covers church events, Children’s Day programs, ice cream socials, local travel, harvest notes, weather effects on crops, and local personalities in a compact, period-tinged voice.
The week opens with hopeful farmers as corn needs attention and harvest looms. Debt concerns follow, with some unable to escape owing creditors while others intend to pay. Bethel services mark Rev Chatening’s regular appointment. Local tidbits note W A Hart’s and George Christopher’s movements and a WCTU contest at the church with nine participants.
Grandmother Hamilton ill at Amoret. Prof Bradley visited at the Wallace home last week. Mrs Lanning returns from Caney Kansas. Mrs Hugh Gatley visiting sister in Sterling Kansas. Miss Desea Rowe extended visit to Pueblo relatives. Terry Hays injured running into his feet. Mrs S V Sankey of Anadarko Oklahoma visiting Hamilton family. W A Downey traveled to Worland to found church after recent storm damage.
A historical scene shows Butler enforcing Sunday rules that bar sale of many goods while permitting limited items like bread and meals. Merchants, including Chic Wyatts, face strict bans and comic missteps as townsfolk attempt purchases from burial suits to clothing, provoking public humor and rumors of enforcement lapses.
Gen Clement A Evans of Georgia was elected commander in chief to succeed Gen Stephen D Lee as Memphis was selected for the next reunion. Evans, a Civil War veteran, was wounded five times and served as brigade and division commander during the conflict.
The river ditch work along the Emporia road shows uneven progress with sections free of water while others remain obstructed. Observers report logs and pillars hindering crossing and drift, and engineers fear continued delays until the new outlet is fully completed.
Cleve Strode and Mase Mary Procd were wed by a squire at Butler and plan to reside in Washington Miss. Eoeweill spent the week in Kansas. Ghalittyess tended business in Munewan. Wren Finley, Leslie Finley, and Harry Robinson traveled to the Kansac Whetsherds. Mrs W McDaniels of Huetenta Mo is the wife of her daughter. Ada Hiyler returned Friday from Letanon Ms where she has been vibendine ootlere.
Regular examinations for teachers certificates will be held at the west echoo! building in Butler on Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, starting at 9 each day. First day subjects are Geography, Grammar, Algebra, Spelling, Language, Arithmetic and Literature. second day subjects are History, Civil Government, U.S. History, Science, Physiology, Pedagogy and Advanced History. Applicants must take subjects in the regular order. A. L. Ives, Co Supt. of Schools.
Smith's Book & Stationery Store advertises a McKinley edition sheet music catalogue at ten cents per sheet and a complete catalog available by inquiry. Includes a price note and store contact details.
Real estate note describes 40 acres for sale located four miles east of Butler. The property is presented as a bargain option with details readable in the notice. Prospective buyers are prompted to inspect and contact for more information.
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