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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
2
The Butler Weekly Times reports a Vigilance warning about delegations to Denver and possible bribery attempts by predatory interests. It cautions that trustworthy figures must guard against capture of Missouri’s delegation and notes Bryan faction actions and county campaigns.
Judge William N. Evans of West Plains announces his Democratic bid for Governor aligning with Governor Folk's policies. He backs local option on liquor with public vote, supports enforcement for local districts, and emphasizes trust in the people and fifty years in South Missouri politics.
Mrs. Mollie Gibbs, an elderly resident in the northwest city area, died after a gasoline explosion ignited by a can she mistook for coal oil. Neighor Arthur Steele smothered the blaze with a blanket. Dr. Lockwood treated her. Funeral services were held at the family home before interment in Johnstown, under the Rich Hill Burial Association.
Educational Notes outlines county graduation exams across multiple sites on the second and third Saturdays in April with subjects listed for each day. It also reminds school directors of a new eight month term requirement funded by a 40 cent levy, and cautions that votes at April meetings cannot shorten the term but may raise funds beyond eight months.
Property transactions include E W Meredith to J P McCuan for tract in Mt Pleasant sec 22 and H P Edwards to J H Groves 318 sec 4 Mound Elk, plus other transfers in East Boone and New Home. Local notes report warm weather, road conditions, new neighbors, road work desires, and a mix of town news. reminders of moving week and various community updates. Also mentions a 1908 circuit court notice for Samuelavy Mercantile Co. v J A Cobb with publication in The Butler Water Times.
Stallion and Jack for sale at Harve Johnson's livery barn Butler Mo. Includes Souvenir No 5973 Captain Bates and black Jack with white pointe. Big bone and fine action. Will sell or trade for land or a span of good farm horses. Inquire C H Artman or Harve Johnson Butler Mo. 17-4w
The letters of administration on the estate of David H Ford, deceased, were granted to the undersigned by Bates County Probate Court. All persons having any claims against the estate must present them for allowance or be barred. Claims should be filed within the specified period from the date of the grant.
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