Jury Convicts Gambler for Sabbath Desecration in St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri on June 24 a jury in Justice Burke's court found John Gambler a shoemaker guilty of Sabbath desecration for building a trellis and sodding his terrace on a Sunday March 20. Neighbor Lee P King testified, King admitted provocation by prior case. Gambler admitted Sunday work but blamed shoe factory duties and argued blue law obsolescence. The jury waived fees, foreman noting no intent to add costs. courthouse men call the fee waiver unprecedented in Washington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joeenh
Gabler
Washington Township
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Related Remedies Ad
An 1890s style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites testimonials from Wanoiia Kixmax and Marvin and asserts I J Cheney’s honesty. The pitch promotes internal use, price seventy five cents, and distribution via druggists along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cuaney & Co
Toledo
I. J. Cheney
Wanoiia, Kixmax & Marvin
Poison Letter Aimed at Barrington Sent From St Louis
A deadly poison mailed to Lord Barrington, condemned to die July 25 for a murder, was intercepted by Sheriff Herper in St Louis County. The 5-grain capsule contained poison sufficient to kill several men, with a note claiming to offer a cure for indigestion signed Dr C M Winney, an address not matched to any known doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
F. Saymour Barrington
James P. McCann
Herper
St. Louis County
Egger
Lord Barrington
C. M. Winney
Lucas Avenue
Who Is Responsible for Reform Eggs Says Bryan
William J. Bryan argued at an Ottawa Kansas Chautauqua that reform efforts by President Roosevelt are driven by the democracy and that credit should rest with the reform eggs rather than the hen that hatches them. He faulted trusts, urged direct election of senators, and claimed many Republicans are unaware of their Democratic leanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kan
Jane
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Oklahoma
United States
United States Senate
The Teacher Used a Knife in Ches hire School Incident
At Ches hire School graduation in New Haven on June 21 Tolbert Freeman a Medfield Mass student was found wounded with three knife wounds. The assailant was T J Edmonds a New York English teacher and Yale graduate. A fight occurred as students confronted him with Freeman’s father saying no action would be taken.
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New Haven
Conn
Cheshire School
Tolbert Freeman
Medfield
Mass
T. J. Edmonds
New York
Yale
Edmonde
Freeman
Merwin Bank Sees Leadership Shakeup at Board Meeting
The Bank of Merwin, controlled by W D Corbin, announced a change in management last week after a private sale. At a Saturday night directors meeting R C Chappel was elected president with Dr J R Murtin as vice president and Jesse J Williams cashier. Corbin and Kirkpatrick retire from bank management.
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Bank of Merwin
W. D. Corbin
R. C. Chappel
J. R Murtin
Jesse J. Williams
E. T. Kirkpatrick
Five Dredge Boats Drive Bates County Drainage Work
Five dredge boats, including the Papinville boat, are digging a major drainage ditch in Bates County. Night work with electric lights aids progress as the route is surveyed north of the city. Boats are placed southeast of Papinville, east of Athol, and near Nyhart for the main ditch and lateral sections. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills ad ends.
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Bates County
Papinville
Athol
Nyhart
How They Beat Pennsylvania Exposed in State Furniture Scandal
Charles D. Montague a New York metal furniture expert testified before the capitol investigating committee that Pennsylvania overpaid for metallic furniture and safes in the two million dollar contract. He said the safes in the treasurer’s office could be bored in four hours with an 8 inch drill and were worth far less than paid, and first floor furniture priced far above its value. The committee continues to probe alleged swindles by Capitol contractors amid cited examples of cheating.
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Harrisburg
Charles D. Montague
New York
Capitol
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Montague
Kennedy's Cough Syrup Offered As Gentle Remedy
Prompt pleasant remedy for colds Kennedy's Cough Syrup contains no opiates and does not constipate. Children like it and it is sold by Clay's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Clay’s Drug Store
Steps Taken to Prevent Fuel Shortage in West
Washington reports strenuous measures by government and railroads to avert a looming fuel famine in the west and northwest next winter. Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to push consumers and the government to stock coal during summer. Commissioner Lane then pressed Secretaries Garfield and Taft to ensure early coal deliveries to all government depots.
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Washington
Northwest
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
Commissioner Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane
Garfield
Taft
Tramps Wreck Train Near Paola Kansas
A freight train wreck damaged sixteen meat cars on the Missouri Kansas Texas line five miles south of Paola Kansas. Investigators believe a gang of tramps who had been in the area the prior two days caused the wreck by tampering with the second section of freight No 431 bound for Fort Worth Texas. The disruption detoured traffic onto the Frisco line from Fort Scott.
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Paola
Kan
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Fort Worth
Texas
Fort Scott
Sheriff's Sale In Butler Missouri Property Auction Notice
A sheriff sale by virtue of a general execution against real property in Bates County Missouri will occur at the east front door of the court house in Butler between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The described parcels include parts of sections 2 and 3 in various blocks within Butler city limits and include tracts, a brick wall, and an undivided one half interest. The sale seeks the highest cash bid to satisfy the execution. Sheriff O. BeA oversees the proceedings.
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Court House
Butler
Bates County
Missouri
Bea
Bat
Sheriff’s Sale In Bates County Missouri
C F Beard 33rd Sheriff of Bates County Mo directs a sheriff’s sale by general execution. Real estate in Butler and Butler city will be sold at public vendue at the courthouse front door for cash to satisfy the execution and costs. Property includes described tracts in sections 2 22 25 35 and townships, plus an undivided half interest in another parcel and part of a brick wall site. Sale held between 9 AM and 2 PM on the designated day.
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Court House
Butler
Bates
Missouri
C.F. Beard
Bates County
Te Evenes
Costa
Beard
Sheriff Auction Notice of Bates County Real Estate
The sheriff announces a public sale of seized real estate in Bates county Missouri. Property includes multiple described parcels in Butler with defined lot lines and quarters. The sale occurs at the east door of the Bates county courthouse between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on a designated day to satisfy a court judgment in favor of Mary J Herrerl against J C Clark et al.
Sheriff's Sale of Butler Real Estate in Bates County
The circuit court of Bates County Missouri directed the sale of J C Clark’s rights in property in Butler. Real estate includes multiple parcels in sections 2 and 22, township 40 range 81, with specific lot and block descriptions, plus undivided interests and quarry walls. The sale occurs Saturday in July at the courthouse doors between 1 and 4 pm for cash to satisfy the writ and costs. BEARD Sheriff Bates County Mo.
Sheriff Sale Notice for Bates County Real Estate
Sheriff announces sale of multiple parcels in Butler Missouri by virtue of a special execution from Bates County Circuit Court. Real estate includes portions of sections 5 24 25 and surrounding town lots in Butler. Sale notes describe 21 foot and 150 foot lines, brick walls, and a one foot offset near Lot 2 Block 11. Date appears as Saturday July 1907.
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Circuit Court
Baws County
Missouri
Adrian Bankie
J.c.clark
J.C Clark
City
Butler
el Y Raa
Sald Tor
Svante
Walla
Gosh
Caen
Shinane
Bates
Notice of Letters of Administration for Eliza Ann Lemaster
Bates County Probate Court Missouri grants letters of administration for Eliza Ann Lemaster, deceased, dated May 28, 1607. Creditors must present claims within one year or be barred. claims must be filed within two years or be forever barred. James Lemaster, Administrator.
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Eliza Ann Lemaster
Bates County
Missouri
James Lemaster
Sheriff's sale notice of real estate in Missouri excerpt
By authority of three general executions in favor of Mrs. Kate Endres against J. C. Clark et al I levy on and expose for sale described real estate in Bowie township Butler and Nutter area including multiple quarters and lots with undivided half interests and brick walls. Sale set Saturday July 6 1907 at 9 to 4 at the courthouse. C F Beard signs.
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Circuit Court
Haten County
Missouri
Kate Endres
J. C. Clark
J.C. Clark
Nothwest
See
Bowie
City of
Huther
Butler
Nutter
Hortheast
Townehip
Hates
State of Missouri
Sheriff's Sale Notice for Bates County Property
By authority of the circuit court clerk a general execution levies on the property of J C Clark in Butler Bates County Missouri. The notice describes multiple parcels including sections 23 26 and 3 and 26 and a portion of block Ul in the town, with sale date Saturday July 6 1607 at 2 o'clock.
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