Multiple World Events Span Politics, Deaths, and Industry
Archie Roosevelt fined 25 dollars for speeding in New York. Perry Million, 5, of Pocahontas Arkansas, died from a wasp sting to the throat. Edward Trowbridge Dana, grandson of Longfellow, says his wife killed herself. death by own action suspected. Oklahoma Supreme Court voids grandfather clause restricting illiterate Black voters. Gen Christian De Wet, South African rebel leader, found guilty of treason, sentenced to six years and fined ten thousand dollars. 115000 barrels of oil burned in Cushing fields after lightning struck tanks at Prairie Oil and Gas and Producers Oil. Oklahoma peach yields projected at 50,000,000 bushels with many orchards forthcoming. one in Kimichi Mountains holds 250,000 trees. Three men killed and two injured at Little Martha Mining drift in Joplin suburb Chitwood. victims Ed Richardson and Will Pickering. injured include O Mansil and J Garrison.
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Christian de Wet
Little Martha
Chitwood
Joplin
Ed Richardson
Will Pickering
O- Mansil
J. Garrison
Cowherd Dies in Pasadena After Long Illness
W R Cowherd longtime Missouri politician and former congressman died at Las Ensenas Sanitarium in Luanda Park near Pasadena at 6 p m after a general breakdown pernicious anemia listed as the cause His wife and sister were at his bedside He had served as Mayor of Kansas City and was Democratic nominee for governor defeated by Hadley and nomination by Gov Major
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Los Angeles
Cal
William
Cowherd
Missouri
Congress
Las Eneinas Sanitarium
Luanda Park
Pasadena
Dentist H M Cannon Retires and Sells Practice
Prominent Butler dentist Dr H M Cannon retires after 17 years and sells his practice to Dr E A Rohner of Jefferson City who assumes charge. Cannon leaves behind a long record of professional service and courtesy in the community.
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H. M. Cannon
Butler
E. A. Rohner
Jefferson City
H Onre
Cannon
Local Notes On Farms People and Weather In Butler Area
Mr Bond cuts clover this week and Mr Piggitt vaccinates hogs on Tuesday. Neighbors report a new writer in town and Mrs Henry Martin has returned from California. Carl Schwander’s patients improve rapidly while Frank Walker’s family visits Ed Corlett’s kin. Kansas City visitor Mr John Walker tours his brother F Walker as Ruth Smith of Stewartville Mo visits sister Mrs Chappel. Some plan planting 90 day corn late due to weather. Clover fields await better conditions and few ride the water wagon. Mrs John Huffman suffers poison ivy. wishes for speedy recovery. Odell family of Butler visit daughter Mrs F E Walker. Rev Talbert and family dine with Mr and Mrs Chappel. W D Stipe and wife join. Electric and wind storm Thursday night causes minor damage. few phones out. Sehwander and Ray Newell travel to Adrian Friday, return Saturday with tools. Stone, Reed, and Capt J E Thompson leave for Jefferson City Wednesday for corner stone ceremony. Wolves trouble area, few chickens killed. three wolves reportedly shot in Mr Jackson’s pasture. Charlotte township Sunday school convention held at Mt Carmel June 20. temperance talk by Rev Prost followed by large dinner baskets. Frank Oldham presided. Maxey and others spoke. convention to be held at M E church in Virginia next year.
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Ruth Smith
Stewartville
Chappel
Bates County
John Huffman
J. E. Thompson
Jefferson City
Frank Oldham
Maxey
W. W. Park
Prost
Miss Meann
W. Hardinger
Y. James Pard
M. E. Church
Virginia
Christian Endeavor Convention Delegates Attend Butler Meet
Delegates arrived in Butler Friday for the annual Christian Endeavor convention at the Presbyterian and Christian churches. The third district comprising Platte Clay Cass Jackson and Bates counties was well represented with services held each afternoon and evening. The meeting closed Sunday evening at 8 30 to allow those bound north to catch trains. Newly elected officers include President Miss Cora Wells Kansas City Vice President W A Hensley Kansas City Secretary Miss Mae Johnson Kansas City Treasurer Leo Jones Butler.
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Butler
The
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian and Christian Churches
Platte
Clay
Cass
Jackson
Bates
Cora Wells
Kansas City
W. A. Hensley
Mae Johnson
Kansas
Caty
Leo Jones
Buter
Misses Bertie and Elsie Silver Visit Judge and Mrs J A
Misses Bertie and Elsie Silver, students at the State Normal, plan Friday visit to Judge and Mrs J A to attend a local event. The brief note places them in the community social scene and notes the upcoming gathering.
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Bertie
Elsie Silver
Wii
Judge
Butler News Couples Tie The Knot In Butler
Albert McLay and Miss Ina Cecil Owen of Altona wed in Butler and head to Topeka for a visit before making their home with Mr Owen. The area reports a 1915 obituary, local civic notes, a four day chautauqua idea, and a family reunion at Bowman's Hall with twenty relatives present.
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Albert McLay
Ina Cecil Owen
Ed Owen
Altona
Butler
Topeka
Kansas
Mr. Owen
Severe storm damages farms and graves in Virginia Grand View area
A Thursday night storm caused significant damage in the county with blown silos and outbuildings, damaged graves, and flooded creeks. Local residents including Mr. Geo Rubel and I B Paddock lost structures while families such as the Flemming and Thompson households faced illness, travel, and visitations amid lingering bad weather.
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Geo. Rubel
Vane Walker
Alhin
Jesse Flemming
Bertha Short
Amoret
For Salé Two Good Buggies and Three Ects
A brief ad notes two buggies and three harnesses available in Salé, with Easy payments terms offered. Contact 37 Wesley Denton for details.
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Wesley Denton
Oak Grove Social Notes and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Geo Sargent and daughter Thelma called on Mrs Clara Batchelor Monday afternoon Charley Wigger lost two mules to lightning Sunday night Geo Sargent and Thelma visited Butler Jot Newberry was a Butler visitor Wednesday Mr and Mrs Ed Wigger of Virginia visiting relatives Several neighborhood folk attended the ball game at Butler Sunday Mr and Mrs John McCook spent Saturday night with Mrs McCooks mother Mrs Keen Mr and Mrs Lem Sargent called on Geo Sargent Monday evening Dr Bowden of Appleton City called to treat Olaf Chambers who was hurt by a baseball Saturday evening A Gilmore was an Appleton City visitor Saturday Geo Wigger went to Johnstown Sunday afternoon A large crowd attended the children exercises at Spruce Sunday night and a fine program was rendered
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Geo. Sargent
Thelma
Clara Batchelor
Charley Wigger
Jot Newberry
Ed Wigger
Virginia
Butler
John McCook
Dr. Bowden
Appleton City
Olaf Chambers
A. Gilmore
Geo. Wigger
Johnstown
Spruce
Ohio Street M. E. Church Sunday services and Epworth League
Our last Sunday night services were dismissed in deference to the Christian Endeavor Convention in session here. Regular services will prevail next Lord's Day. The new Epworth League male quartet will perform at the Epworth League service. A large crowd attended the Wesleyan Guild social at the Sturgeon home on Tuesday. The young people's chorus will sing at the Sunday night service. A real welcome to all. Claude 8. Hanby.
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Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Wesleyan Guild
Sturgeon
Claude
Hanby
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New York
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Producers’ Oil Company
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Miami
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Henry Martin
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Frank Walker
Ed Corlett
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Peoples Elevator Company
W. W. van Dyke
Metz Times
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Hall Ranch
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Rich Hill Review
L. 8. Wright
Garden City
Harrisonville
Elizabeth Wright
A. J. Sharp
Democrat
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Parkville
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Amsterdam
J. D. Allen
Supreme Court
Allen
John R. Green
Jake Allen
Tie
Butler Times
Hume
J. H. Rockhold
Miss Sells
Adrian Jour
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Geo. H. Thompson
J. W. Greenup
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