Wanted Bright Honest Young Man in Government Service
A newspaper notice seeks a bright honest man over 18 from Butler for a government service position with good pay and promotion prospects. Addrena to W. Box One Cedar Rapids Iowa. Also includes a miscellany of local notes on public affairs, schooling, and community events from Jefferson City to Warrenburg, with various social and legal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Addrena
W. Box One
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Change in School Books Adopted in Bates County
County Superintendent Prof. A L Ives issues a circular authorizing a two year continuation of current books with specific substitutions in English and grammar, agriculture, and history. The plan will take effect next session and run through September 1907, with publishers supplying at existing contract prices.
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A. L. Ives
Bates County
DeGarmo
Patrick
Boenocer
Goff
Mayne
Ton
Shinn
Special grand jury to probe bribery in Hyatt murder case
In Warrensburg Judge N M Bradley convened a special grand jury to investigate alleged bribe attempts and perjury linked to the Hyatt murder case. Five jurors reportedly were offered money after learning they would serve, with at least one farmer refusing and returning funds, later hidden in a kitchen wainscot.
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N. M. Bradley
17Th Circuit
Warrensburg
Paul
Hiram Hyatt
Herbert Martin
Columbus Township
Cockrell
James A. Kemper
Hyatt Boys
Haytt Boys
Post Oak Township
Fourth of July Celebration at Peru
The patriotic people of Lone Oak and adjoining townships will celebrate the 4th of July at Peru. The committee on arrangements will ensure comfort and convenience for all visitors. Col. Silas W. Dooley will deliver a patriotic address. A big time is assured to all and a cordial invitation is extended to every Bates County citizen.
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Lone Oak
Peru
Silas W. Dooley
Bates County
Arnica Salve Eases Pain After Burns
A fragment describes a burn relief using Arnica Salve to stop pain. The text mentions immediate relief and a patient notes improvement after applying the salve. Names and locations are unclear in the excerpt.
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Sierecat
Hunts require license under new game law says county clerk
County Clerk John F. Herrell received directive from State Game warden J. H. Rodes stating all hunters must obtain and carry a license regardless of residence. Licenses are non transferrable and must be produced on demand. violations since June 17 carry fines from 25 to 100 dollars.
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John F. Herrell
J. H. Rodes
Rodes
Roden
Another Horse Thief Nabbed By Sheriff Morris
Sheriff Morris adds to his record by arresting John Kossett, a stepson of Griggs, after Floyd Thomas and George Dudley bought a horse at Rockville and were shipping it through Rich Hill. Griggs identified the horse and Ooley had earlier claimed to buy it from Kossett. deputy Dennis Miller arrested Kossett southeast of Rich Hill on Monday evening.
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Floyd Thomas
George Dudley
Rockville
Rich Hill
J. C Griggs
Thomas
Dudley
Jack Ooley
Mr. Ooley
John Kossett
Grigg
Morrie
Dennis Miller
Kossett
Bitter remedies promise relief for stomach and joint woes
A fragmented ad style note claims bitters quickly soothe stomach upsets and regulate kidneys and bowels, tone the liver and purge the system, claiming all aches vanish and vitality returns. The garbled text references a “ran down system” and persistent pains, typical of mid century patent medicine pitches.
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Percenery
Siena Os
Gem City Business College Catalog Offer Seeks Applicants
An 64 page illustrated catalogue from Gem City Business College invites interest in Quincy Illinois. It promises views of classrooms groups of students portraits testimonials and a roster of about 1400 attendees. Includes tuition book and board costs and guidance for careers as stenographer or bookkeeper. D L Musselman president. 33 St.
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Pooner
D. L. Musselman
Prea
Hume Telephone and Cemetery Improvement Talk in Southwest Bates
J J Messinger boasts a hen that laid two eggs in one night while Ben Robertson, with one hen, gathers four eggs daily and dismisses the feat as not remarkable. A Hume woman urges a cemetery improvement society to gravel main driveways and clear plats. Lot owners to clear plots and haul debris. Local ladies past success in Butler cited. Boy Howerter, tetanus patient, remains critically ill with fluctuating condition. hope persists while life lasts.
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J. J. Messinger
Ben Robertson
Hume
Hume Cemetery
Butler
New Black Smith Shop Opens in Nance Missouri
H Stanly recently spent five years in the blacksmith and wood work trade and has rented John Pyle as west corner of the square. He invites a trial and specializes in horse shoeing, claiming expertise. All work satisfactory or money refunded. 34-im
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H. Stanly
Nance
John Pyle
Threshing coal at Hunts bank a6 T cents per bushel
C G Hust of Appleton City Missouri advertises threshing coal at six cents per bushel from Hunts bank offering services to local farmers.
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Hunt's Bank
C. G. Hust
Appleton City
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