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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
6
Missouri farmer Charles Ray was shot and killed this afternoon by his wife in their Carthage home. Missourian reports the couple had a troubled marriage with prior divorce proceedings and Ray’s arrest on felonious assault charges two days earlier.
A shipment of cable and material was rerouted to Kansas City due to high water, enabling rapid repair work at the light plant. The storm damage, initially feared to take days and cost thousands, was reduced by testing wires and cross arms. By night, power was restored and repairs continued with materials on hand. about six hundred dollars in damage was covered by using the old smoke stack after expert inspection.
In Cass County Missouri a judge sustained a defense demurrer in Haynes et al v County Court of Cass County over the local option dry law. The decision followed May arguments and may be appealed to the Kansas City Court of Appeals. Provisions outline bids for bridge construction in neighboring counties and related public works.
Bad weather postpones memorial services of Butler Camp M W A until Sunday, June 21, 08. All members are requested to meet at Camp Hall next Sunday at 2 PM. The camp will march to Oak Hill Cemetery for services. B F Derek, Clerk.
Flood weakened roadbed sent Missouri Kansas and Texas No 4 plunging into the Grand River bottoms one mile south of Clinton. Five cars derailed and 25 to 30 passengers and trainmen were injured. Conductor J D Lindsay led the passenger train from St Louis at 7 05 p m. A wrecking train and surgeon rushed to the scene as officials feared deaths.
A. A. Seese becomes sole owner of Seese and Mabbots Meat Market at the southeast square. He invites old friends and customers to visit, offering high quality fresh and cured meats at low prices with free citywide delivery. A special sale on kettle rendered lard at 10 cents per pound for limited stock backed by a pene guarantee.
County Clerk C. G. Weeks reports Bates county total school age children at 7 788, up 65 from last year, including Butler and Rich. The enumeration lists counts for districts and changes from 1907, noting 1908 figures and adjustments.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that shipping intoxicating liquor into counties voting local option is not a crime. Abram Rosenberger of Kansas City, a wholesale liquor dealer, was fined $300 for sending three gallons of whisky to Webster County, but the court reversed the verdict and discharged the defendant. Judge Burgess wrote the opinion. Also, a Warrensburg farmer, Huggins, was found guilty of being under the influence after a trial in Jefferson City. he faced a $5 fine and costs totaling about $27.
Washington dispatch reports that railroads have abandoned plans for a broad rate hike. An interstate commerce commission notice states no general increase will take effect July 1 since filing occurred less than 30 days prior. Traffic managers announced July 1 as the tentative date at a New York meeting.
Herbert Hadley attorney general states that drinks with even very small alcohol content may not be sold in counties and cities voting dry. In Livings ton county, a recent attempt to sell bottled drinks under half of 1 percent was warned against, underscoring the strict interpretation of the dry law.
Vernon onuney reports a mysterious death as David Wiles dies suddenly at his Deerfield home after a hearty meal and neighbor visit. He showed signs of poisoning and claimed to have been poisoned while authorities note previous medicine containing strychnine. Coroner's jury returns verdict of accidental poisoning.
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