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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
9
A local period sale promotes embroidery fabrics lace velveteen ribbons and silk goods at marked down prices. The ad lists wide ranges of embroidery by yard and various lace trims with per yard prices, velvet ribbons in multiple widths, silks and dress shirts. It also notes hats for men and boys, overalls, glassware, and a push for party politics alongside community notices, while detailing a Democratic primary and local residents’ subscriptions.
The Butler area papers outline political candidacies for Circuit Clerk and other offices, mention court actions including a divorce ruling, and note upcoming campaigns. Anecdotes cover farmer corn and potato prospects, weather, and community visits, with updates on recent local residents joining the military and transport of troops to California.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's new life herbal remedy for liver and bowel troubles. Claims relief from constipation jaundice and indigestion with a 25 cent price at BHL Tucker's drug store. The copy speaks in a period promotional voice with medical hopefuls.
Mr and Mrs Frank H Crowell entertained more than a hundred guests in their Butler home on Thursday evening with floral decorations and mandolin music. Mayor Duvall and wife and Captain and Mrs J D Allen assisted in hosting while Miss Mabel Bennett Miss Nellie Austin Dr Zey and Mr Ki N Wheeler attended the panel table. Mrs LN Mavis sang several numbers and Miss Lou Silvers performed vocal pieces as dainty refreshments were served.
John Pharis died after several weeks illness Friday last in Butler. Funeral was Sunday at the Christian church conducted by Rev. Lotspeich. He was born September 8 1828 in Howard County Missouri and died in his 74th year. He married three times and left multiple children including George W. Surviving spouses were Isabel Shaw Martha J. Bone and EB Meek. Pharis retired from farming and moved to Butler about 19 years ago leading a quiet life. He was a Democrat aligned with Jackson's wing.
Final preparations are complete for the thirty-fifth session of the St. Louis conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in this city. Presiding Bishop Henry W. Warren will oversee the event at the new $8,000 M. E. Church on Ohio Street from Wednesday the 23rd to Monday the 31st with detailed day by day programs printed at the Times office.
640 acres of wood and improved land with 400 acres in wheat and 20 acres open for spring crop. 100 acres fenced for pasture. Buyer pays for improvements only and receives land on the Wheat Payment Plan. No time limit and no interest on purchase. Immediate action required or offer withdrawn. Hall fare transportation. KE. B. ATKINSON, 194 Grainfield, Kan.
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