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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
A vintage advertisement extols Arbuckles' egg and sugar coated coffee as superior for care and cleanliness. It invites readers to tour the establishment and compare with other coffees, promising the old original quality.
In New Orleans the Giacona wine family killed three armed blackmailers at their Beaurecard home after a siege that followed demands for money. The elder Giacona and his son claimed the guests forced the feast and opened fire first, leaving three attackers dead and none of the Giaconas harmed.
Monett Virginia voters approved liquor sales by a 44 vote margin. The tally reached 966 total ballots with women and children parading the streets, bearing banners and singing religious and campaign songs throughout the day.
In Chicago a man identified as Lucien Pickettle pleaded guilty in Criminal Court to bigamy and was sentenced to an indeterminate term in the Penitentiary. Officials say he married as many as twenty women across the country to obtain their money, then abandoned them. Lulu Immerich Robinson, a New York resident, attended court to witness the sentencing. He posed as a wealthy Springfield, Missouri mine owner, but investigators found no real business but marriage schemes.
Swater M Nelson of Naples Maine praises Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lung troubles decades of use and claims it saved his life The remedy advertised as preventive for pneumonia and healer of weak lungs is sold under guarantee at Frank T Clays drug store with a $1.00 trial bottle offered free
The congressman leaves Washington for his own town while a friend expects large citizen crowds to meet him. The exchange ends with the congressman wary of public reception and the friend noting anticipated turnout.
Mr Frank Conlan praises Electric Bitters for dyspepsia liver vomiting back pain and kidney weakness at 436 Bowne area The tonic purifies the blood aids digestion and renews vigor Sold with guarantee at Frank T Clays drug store price 50 cents.
The King of Mart iana laments serious money troubles as he demands funds. The guardian of the treasury, once a court jester, admits the coffers are empty. The exchange underscores a financial crisis in a humorous, stage-ready scene.
In Letiie’s weekly hanging at Hon. James M. Beck’s New York home a portrait of the Moroccan bandit Raisall, painted by Carol H. Beck of Philadelphia, is praised as the most perfect likeness. Perdicaris remarks on the painting, noting its uniqueness and the absence of a known photograph of Raisall.
K F Ayscue of Ingleside praises Dr King s New Life Pills after 15 years of indigestion and $200 spent, claiming they were the best pills ever sold and under a Frank T Clay drug store guarantee at 25 cents.
Kansas City June report from the Missouri Christian Convention quotes Rev. T. P. Pinkerton of Platteburg Mo on vacant pulpits due to deaths desertions citing 36 percent higher living costs since 1904 and stagnant preacher salaries. He blames mercenary trends urging churches to correct faults. Next summer the convention meets in St Louis with delegates from each church and a plan to fix a fixed annual meeting place referred to a committee.
Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia reports a severe instep sore healed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He claims less than half of a 25 cent box produced a perfect cure and notes it was sold at Frank T. Clay's drug store.
In a courtroom scene the judge accuses Abe of neglecting his wife and children to hunt possum. Abe admits love for family but quips that catching a coon in court would be a strong misread of priorities, reflecting satirical tone from The Bohemian Magazine July issue.
A physician declares after a hasty examination that the patient is suffering from clergyman's sore throat. The patient protests in disbelief as the doctor presses for a quick verdict.
Shawnee Oklahoma June. Hal Bushby confesses to being part of a four man gang on the Muskogee Frieco bridge murder of David Conway. They fled to Claremore and Stroud robbing a hardware store and a Seminole robbery yielded ammunition revolvers watches and clothing. A running clash with deputies ended when Louie Fritche was fatally wounded and the trio at large remains at large. Deputies from here pursue the fugitives.
Kodol is advertised as the best known preparation for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles. It digests all foods and is pleasant to take. Sold locally by C W Hess.
Jefferson City June 22 James H Whitecotton of Monroe county filed his formal withdrawal from the Democratic nomination for governor. The move does not remove his name from the ballot as no law allows withdrawal. He says declarations suffice and supporters need not vote for him. Whitecotton spent time with Governor Folk John H Nolen of the labor bureau and W L Watkins a boomer for Judge Evans in the state primary.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as especially good for piles. Be sure to get DeWitts. Sold by C. W. Hess.
Perry Belmont, head of the American National Publicity Law Organization, sent a message to the Associated Press criticizing Secretary Taft's letter urging a campaign publicity bill. He expects Democratic leaders will push a plank for publicity policy at the Democratic National Convention.
In New York on June 22 two more deaths in the post hospital at Fort Wadsworth raised mimic war casualties to three. The fallen were John Welsh, George Harvey, and James McDowell, all members of the Ninth Regiment of the New York National Guard. The explosion and the deaths of the volunteer artillerymen did not halt the game as two futile attempts by hypothetical battleship fleets to pass the batteries occurred before the mimic war was pronounced over.
Andrew Hower transfers to D E Leary TF Welch and John J Brown 245 acres at Shawnee for 11025 dollars. Chase Beasley to L Grim 36 acres at Arc $1250. Jobo Schutt to Frank X Aaron 1574 acres section 23 Walnut 6025 dollars. te Gilbert to Grover Co to Summit 8700. Amsterdam Town Co to Blaker Grain Co lot 12 by 150 Amsterdam 75. E D March to J H Crawford and wife lot 11 block 4 lots 12 13 14 15 block 8 Merwin 1600. T 8 Wilson and others to J L McConnell 160 acres section 14 Howard Subio DT for 3000 5600. M E Towsley to 5 M Tillery 160 acres section 20 Deepwater conveys all her interest only 225. B Kirk to Mary E Smalley lot block 104 Rich Hill 800. JH Crawford to City of Merwin lot 11 block 4 Merwin 200.
J 8 Crawford to RC Chappell lots 12 13 14 and 15 bik 8 Merwin 1000. James A Thomas to Cornelius Edwards part of late 7 89 10 11 12 bik 9 Town Casles add Rich Hill 400. Minute I Marquis to Thos J Hock att 25 a cee 5 Charlotte. Sub to D T for 310 1000.
A Kentucky paper praises a New York law requiring a written permit to carry a revolver. It notes the idea that a person held up could demand to see the robber's license, calling it a strong editorial stance. The exchange reflects ongoing debates about gun rights and licensing.
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