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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
4
The notice states a Sunday weekly titled Weenly Pines will be mailed to any address with postage paid for one dollar. It outlines subscription terms and payment expectation, indicating a simple mail order arrangement.
A garbled notice lists county and city officials and attorneys including names like Warden, Joes Piri, and J. A. Part Rais on, with scattered titles and roles for Mount Pleasant and Shawnee, reflecting a damaged OCR of local government announcements and appointments. The piece also mentions the capture of General Lord Methuen and resignations in the U S Navy, providing a mix of political and military items.
The Republican State Committee met in St Louis and decided to hold its state nominating convention at Jefferson City on June 24 and the final convention at Joplin on July 1.
A historical sketch praises Joe T. Smith for an open handed, fearless sheriff known for public service. Observers say his vigilant policing and fairness earned broad support, predicting continued reelection as a steady hand against offenders and county crime.
John F Terrell, raised in Bates county, has lived in Butler and Adrian, built a career in insurance, and served two terms on the School Board. A respected, upright Democrat, he seeks county clerk, backed by farmers and home supporters in Adrian.
The letter touts G W Stith for Presiding Judge of the county court. A longtime Bates county resident and Democrat, he cites farming background, prior court service in the southern district, and steady public service as qualifications. Supporters claim his experience, judgment, and integrity suit the position.
James M. Chambers born in Cole county Missouri moved to Bates county in 1873 settling in East Boone township where he became a prosperous longtime farmer and prominent figure. He later moved to Elkhart and served as constable for eight years and tax collector for four years in East Boone township.
A respected and loyal Democrat, he has long worked for the party and civic good. Widely admired as courteous and neighborly, he would bring strength to the ticket in Bates County where few conventions have occurred in 15 to 20 years. His qualifications and steady service make him a strong candidate for the office he aspires to.
S T Broaddus, born in Madison County Kentucky, fostered in Missouri, settled in ties Hill early days and became a progressive business figure. He helped organize the Rich Will Pair Association, served as secretary, and argues for efficient, modern county administration. He claims his books are well kept despite a torn office and seeks an active Democratic ticket with broad support.
Local endorsement favors Mr Peeler a respected southeast county resident, ex Confederate soldier, and longtime Democrat. He pledges strict adherence to party principles and broad support across townships, denying circulated claims about past votes and urging voters to back his bid from road overseer to president.
G W Walton a veteran Bates County farmer and stock dealer and longtime Democratic party member seeks the Recorder nomination. He was a pioneer citizen and has been a delegate at many Democratic conventions, respected for an upright, courteous and influential career. His candidacy could strengthen the ticket.
H H Havely a Walnut Township native born in Ohio raised in Illinois moved to Butler in 1875 and engaged in mercantile pursuits. A lifelong Democrat and expert bookkeeper his record in Foster and Butler is marked by fair dealing and popular esteem. if nominated his polite and efficient conduct could strengthen the ticket.
Veteran Democrat PD A Colver asks for the sheriff nomination, praising his six years as Bates County sheriff and urging support at the April primary. His record as an efficient official is cited, with friends across the county urged to back him. Senator West, weakened, opposed a ship subsidy bill in the Senate, arguing it would create a giant trust and drain treasury funds.
The Cass County Democrat reports the death of D C Graves of Union township He served as a Democratic committeeman for the township and his passing is noted in the local obituary notice.
A 19th century exhortation praising the Life Guards as loyal defenders and urging readers to strengthen the body with Hood's Sarsaparilla to resist diseases like colds influenza catarrh and the grip March winds. It claims the remedy builds vigor tones vital organs and warms the blood.
William Rowden and Margaret Rowden conveyance to F M Allen to secure a promissory note. Default on interest, the deed of trust permits sale by the sheriff. Sheriff Joe T Smith of Bates County, Mo. will sell the described real estate at public vendue on Friday April 4 1902 at the east front door of Bates County Court House between 9am and noon. sale to the highest bidder including the property in section 31 township 40 range 31.
Lincoln Nebraska March 6. Frank Marshall a Negro who says he is Christ declares that if the court orders him hanged he will rise again in six months. He is tried for killing his sister and niece after they refused his choice of sweethearts. Insanity is his defense.
Priceton Missouri March 7 Charles Call shot and killed his only brother George Call in a home quarrel over a card game. George struck Charles with a chair knocking him down. Charles grabbed a shotgun and fired at close range. George died within an hour. The brothers, aged 22 and 20, owned the farm where the killing occurred.
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