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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
The Butler Weekly Times notes a veteran writer’s distinctive style, praising bite and irony in public discourse. It cites a candidate and urges tighter revenue collection and assessor effort, reflecting Rich Hill Review's call for stronger local fiscal oversight.
The Huntneville Herald notes Republicans accused Democrats of looting the state school fund in 1904 and earlier, claiming 11 million dollars. It argues that Republicans have held state books for over three years with no discrepancies found in 85 years of Democratic records, suggesting the charges are unfounded and reflect poorly on the Republicans.
Missouri's funds are adequate to meet appropriations made by the last legislature and to defray the natural expenses of state government. The same applies to Bates County. The state grows and faces ongoing financial strains as it expands.
Jefferson City March 16 Judge W H Wallace of the Kansas City Criminal Court faced a setback as the Missouri Supreme Court held the late Legislature’s Second Division of the Jackson County Criminal Court constitutional. Wallace must certify cases to the second division on venue changes, after the court issued a writ of prohibition.
Jefferson City Mo March 16 A boom has started for Mayor W E Spratt of St Joseph to chair the Democratic state committee succeeding Judge W N Evans He is not seeking the job but would accept it if no contest is made
A March 25 1908 evening event at Miami Center schoolhouse will feature a short entertainment followed by a supper. Everyone invited. each lady asked to bring a pie. Proceeds fund school supplies. Avena Manpy, Teacher.
Two ticket conventions formed in Butler with Democrats and Republicans meeting separately. The citizens committee backed the regular city ticket headed by B F Moore for mayor and Ewin for assessor, Silvers for judge, Nix for treasurer, Henry for attorney, Silvers for school director, and ward slates for aldermen Cannon, Yates, Keeser, Herrell, Moore. Gubernatorial attendees urged party unity.
Advocate urges farmers and overseers to implement Section 14 of Laws 1907 to drag roads under contract. State Board of Agriculture cites effectiveness and cost savings, arguing farmers along routes will benefit from improved roads and consistent labor without extra funding.
A secretary of the State Board of Agriculture urges the County Press to back a drive to have every mile of dirt road in the county maintained with the drag. He says this can be done now with present funds and will pave the way for permanent improvements when funds become available.
The local Baptist church will mark its fourth anniversary the fifth Sunday of the month with invitations sent to nearby churches. Several noted preachers are expected to attend as the event runs from Friday through Sunday night at Amsterdam Enterprise.
The big dredge boat Ny hart, owned by Mr. McGinnis for Foohey & Sons, moved through the Missouri Pacific grade on the Interstate branch last Thursday near the rail bridge over the Martas deaygnes river. Train traffic paused while rails and ties were removed and the dredge cut the grade. water shortage delayed float, but by ten that evening the track was placed and the job finished. The editor of Tar Taxes attended and was thanked by McGinnis and Foohey for courtesies.
A farm team seeks to trade a heavy team for a lighter driving team. The notice lists Sea 19 3 Harve Jonxson as contact or reference person in the trade announcement.
A garbled OCR notice lists ad notices and legal proceedings involving Protas and associates. The readable items indicate upcoming filings and potential sales or claims, with references to court actions and official notices.
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