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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
8
Timber for sale on Faust terms in Butler Missouri. 40 acres of good saw timber. Sold with one saw. Contact E A Besser in Butler or A Fox. Delivery to your door at half cent per pound. Residence near G L Smith's livery barn. Also Hood Sarsaparilla advertised as best medicine.
In Bedford Indiana on June 24 Albert Roberts and Oscar Jeans rival suitors of Miss Jennie Russell meet while riding. A duel erupts as Jeans escapes and warrants are issued. Miss Russell is mortally wounded after leaping from the buggy to intervene. Roberts remains at her bedside until death. The funeral draws the largest crowd yet in the region.
Col C H Morgan, in Lamar Democrat interview, defends Barton county delegates who backed Phelps for at large. He cites the Kansas City state platform omitting free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and credits Phelps for detecting it. He says Barton backs 16 to 1 and wants an alert delegate to safeguard the issue at the national convention.
A sensational ad claims a Monster Devil Fist destroying its victim represents constipation. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe and certain cure affecting organs nerves muscles and brain. Best in the world for stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Only 25e. Sold by H L Tucker, druggist.
From the northwest comes a protest against the Belgian hare as farmers organize petitions to congressmen in Iowa and Minnesota. They claim hares are rabbits by breed but fear crop damage in other countries. A St Paul dispatch notes hundreds imported to Minnesota from the Pacific coast and several hare farms opened while Minnesota’s hare industry grows amid farmer unease.
Philadelphia June 22 The North American publishes today the vote from editors of major newspapers on Bryan’s running mate as Roosevelt is named VP candidate. David B Hill leads preferences with no clear majority. William R Hearst and Admiral Dewey are strong but need more support. Wellington and Boutwell oppose McKinley and Lincoln Republicans desert the party.
Local items report census work by Byron Cosby, sermons by Elder Cobb, social calls by H. C. Maxey and Mrs. Morrison visiting in Johnstown. Died Mrs. Mattie Hurt, June 21 1900, after long illness. Weather, crops, and ongoing church and school activities feature with sales, auctions, and road work updates.
In Asceola Missouri on June 23 lawyers Worth and Bradley agreed with St Clair County Court to attempt to defeat the county bond issue for a 100000 fee if successful and nothing if they fail. They also post a cash bond to shield the county from costs and plan to waive contempt arrests via a pardon from President McKinley for court members until the suit is decided. The debt stands at about 1500000.
In Monett Missouri on June 22 Charles Baker and Ira Williams quarreled. Baker slashed Williams with a knife, injuring his coat vest and shirt. Williams died hours later of internal bleeding from a deep chest wound. Baker is jailed.
Local notes report Mrs. Emma Ross of Linn County Kansas visiting her relatives the Dennings in Virginia. Rev. Molesworth of Logan Iowa visits his father-in-law and other kin. Rev. Carpenter of Independence Missouri visits his brother west of Virginia after 22 years since last on this circuit. A. M. Drysdale and John Harper attended Saturday at Trading Post Kaw. Many Virginia youths spent Thursday fishing on the Miami with family groups. Albert Hensley, Coley Hensley, and Ollie were noted among gatherings and departures by twos.
A long list of local names and families, church and school events, visits, and small-town happenings. Mentions of weddings, illness, travel, sermons, prizes, meetings, and forthcoming tent gatherings. Several references to Virginia area social life, choirs, and the season’s work.
The issue recaps farm crops with rain improving oats and wheat in the Adrian area. Luther Crews returns from Arkansas, Dr Son gains notice, and Miss Mary Berry attends a local ice cream supper. Activities include visits to Wes Sas, school notes, an organ purchase discussion, and a Clinton county visit planned for relatives.
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