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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
8
Insurance records list Beer J. Pierce for fire and tornado damage claims including plate glass and burglary coverage. The notes indicate accident or burglary scenarios and reference policy 14-1f.
F E Tegler organizer visits Rich Hill to recruit new members for the Royal Tribe of Joseph. Butler aims to reach a membership of 120 as the order’s insurance appeal resonates with those seeking coverage.
Descriptions of available loans from Walton Trust Co at Missouri State Bank with promise of greatly reduced rates since a Supreme Court decision. Also mentions Lake Park events and local business notes, plus a series of brief items including a fatal train collision near Butler with multiple injuries and a death in Kansas City hospital.
Resolutions honor comrade F M Meredith who joined Post 58 in 1898 and gave faithful service to the G A R. The adjutant will read the resolutions at the next meeting and a copy sent to his widow and city papers part of a committee signed by A L McBride.
Gro E McDoxacwp, Superintendent of Construction, states the Bates county court house project will stay within the $50,000 appropriation. He explains foundation depth decisions and potential adjustments as the work reveals ground conditions, and pledges no extra cost beyond the appropriation.
An advertisement announces a one day sale on Saturday June 22 1901 with quantity limits. White Loaf flour at 21.00 limit 500 pounds Rumford baking powder 21 cents limit 5 pounds Rumford powder 11 cents per can 3 cans Columbia salmon 12% cents per can limit ? Silk soap 5 cents limit 5 bars Purchasers may buy less than the limit and expect savings of four or five dollars on that Saturday.
The Pleasanton church official board honors Reverend Andrew Scott as a faithful gospel preacher. They note his leadership during trying times, his prudent counsel, and the gathering of church strength. They commend him and wish him well regardless of his future plans as he awaits a possible move.
Carpenter and Shafer Mie Company advertises high prices for poultry and eggs. They promise top cash payments and assure customers they will not be overbid. The notice urges sellers to obtain their prices before selling.
Harrisonville visitor John Hussey stays with relatives while local scene includes Morton Jenkins painting, church events, an Endeavor social, and a Christian church purchase. Virginia youths host ice cream socials, discuss a nickname for the local team, and plan possible 4th of July events. Parktown is a new nearby locality. dry weather affected lawns but hopes for improved conditions persist.
Ernest Still proposes a marriage raffle in Wichita to raise a fortune for starting a married life. Women buy tickets at six dollars each, with plans to sell four thousand or so tickets before the raffle opens the new country. The winner would receive Mr Still as a husband and the ticket proceeds fund their new life.
Washington reports a public order by Gen. MacArthur releasing 500 prisoners of war to mark the surrender acceptance of US sovereignty by insurgent forces. The action covers provinces including Bataan Zam and Bulacan and Nueva Ecija led by Gen Lacuna.
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