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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
6
J M Salles reports a horse killed by lightning early Monday. The item links several local moves and visits including legal business in Warrensburg and eye specialist Macdonald at Jeter's next week. Numerous social notes from Otterville to Denver and Florence, with town events, visits, and local incidents.
The Farmington State Hospital for the Insane No 4 board faked resignations to reshuffle its leadership. New superintendent is Dr W F Kuhn of Kansas City with W W Waters as secretary, W N Fleming retained treasurer, and Maggie L Gray chosen matron. Joseph Hoken's resignation as steward was deferred to July 1. M P Cayce was elected president as about 400 patients remain. Planned improvements include sewage extension dining room expansion power plant additions and laundry capacity increase.
An advertisement seeks a bright honest man over 18 from Butler to prepare for a government service position. Good pay and promotion prospects offered. Apply immediately at 2 Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
J L Fisk born April 12 1824 in Campbell county Kentucky died in Carrolton Missouri last Friday. He married Martha Anna McClannahan in 1845 and worked in dry goods before farming in Illinois then Missouri. He joined the Christian church at 21 and was a respected Christian gentleman. He leaves his widow and 14 living children expected at the funeral.
H Stanly, after five years in blacksmith and wood work in Springfield, Mo, rents the John Pyle shop at the southwest corner of the square. He invites a trial and specializes in horse shoeing, promising entishictory service or money refunded.
Joplin officials report a local undertaking firm offered to bury pauper dead in the Joplin district for one cent per body and to pay the county a $10 bonus for the privilege. The bid was described as remarkable and drew rivalry among local firms.
Elder Ishmel of Drexel to preach at the Christian Church next Sunday in morning and evening. James Wolf and kin gather for a large family dinner with about thirteen grandchildren. Two hundred attend Nestlerode Children's Day. remarks urge better stewardship. Edith Park teaches eight months at Katy, Vernon county. A birthday surprise for Mother Nestlerode marks 87 with photos by Nels. Willie Whinnery fell from a horse then grew ill, prompting doctor visits. Aaron noted among local happenings.
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