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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
3
Samuel Farren of Trembley New York reports a farm monkey that rings the noon dinner bell and summons workers. The clever animal also washes dishes, carries water, shakes fruit, milks cows, and chases horses, while acting as a vigilant watchdog and early riser.
Joseph Miles known as Paddy Miles served 33 years in the army, retired with pension, kept cows on Presidio land, earned milk income, and lived rent free with his wife at Ft Point. Spanish War veteran, credited with 31 years without the guard house, died after retirement on June 17 with $24 monthly pension.
Indianapolis June 14 Governor Mount refused to honor the requisition for William S Taylor amid the Goebel assassination case. Colonel Campbell and Justus Goebel urged a fair trial in Kentucky, but Mount cited constitutional discretion and warned that a fair trial may not be possible under current conditions. He pledged to honor no requisition until a fair trial can be assured.
Right Rev Richard Hooker Wilmer Episcopal bishop of Alabama died in Mobile at age 74 He was known for urging clergy to omit the presidents prayer during Reconstruction and was suspended by General Thoms then reinstated by President Johnson He authored The Recent Past from a Southern Standpoint and Reminiscences of a Grandfather.
Chicago June 14. W J Bevan states the Associated Press claim he wrote to the Filipino government and Aguinaldo is false. He says he has never written to a Filipino.
William Barber of Franklin and his wife Mary tell a story of a wartime romance after Barber sent a hard tack appeal to a southern planter. Colonel Ray, wealthy owner near Chickamauga, provided food and later Barber wed Mary. They later moved north, then invited to join Ray in the south after Ray’s wife died.
The Mt. Vernon Baptist church dedicated its new house of worship on a sunny Sunday with Rev. R. M. Inlaw of Harrisonville delivering the sermon from Eph 2 20 22. A free will offering funded blinds etc totaling 175 55 and a timetable of committees oversaw the erection. The morning service included baptism at the Miami near Vinton led by Rev. C. M. Benight. The August church meeting pledged to build, with committees named for solicitation foundation and building work. About 2003 11 was spent meeting claims and furnishing the lease while the project drew broad support from contractors and donors including B F Kiser and Logan Scott who donated ground. The church expressed thanks to all contributors and prayed for divine guidance.
A leaked private letter from Admiral Schley states he has never expressed any wish to enter politics and would not become a candidate for president or vice president. The note clarifies his stance despite rumors, emphasizing his insistence on remaining outside political life.
The Court of Claims ruled that Admiral Sampson commanded the fleet at Santiago and that the Spanish squadron was inferior. A bounty of 100 per officer and man under Admiral Schley’s command was authorized, totaling 160 700 with Sampson receiving 805 and Schley about 000. The decision also notes New York War steamer ships did engage.
A Kansas family story contrasts rural life with city labor. A St Louis Transit worker joins strikers, then recalls a wholesome rural home with porch, Sunday rest, fresh food, and quail hunts. The piece argues country life suits the simple heart against industrial pressures and urban striving.
London gossip confirms the impending marriage of Lady Randolph Churchill to George Cornwallis West next month. West, famed as one of London’s handsomest men, is heir to Col. Cornwallis West and Welsh lands, while his sister Edwina is engaged to Viscount Belgrave, heir to the Duke of Westminster.
Fragmentary garbled text mentions grapes at Dysetee Portagel for wine and a 74 stem. References Speer BN J and methods, New York and Washington lads, Selicate coerdities, Port Vite and aged ro l. Overall unclear but implies wine production notes with dated names.
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