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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
1
Severe wind last Sunday damaged fences and trees while fruit suffered. Farmers report corn planting advanced and plowing begun. Social notes include visits in Johnstown, sermons by Rev Blaine and Rev Harrison, and local dances. Smallpox cases are down with improving garden and crop conditions after rain. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad closes the brief.
Corn planting is progressing poorly and much work remains. Ettie Woodfin has been ill with measles. Ames Bassett and Buckhart visited Mrs. Woodfin on Tuesday.
An advertisement from Scott & Bowne urges readers to continue using Scott's Emulsion to maintain flesh and strength, noting it remains effective for those prospering on it. The ad promotes a price of $1.00 and repeats the chemists' names and location in New York.
The Bates County Democratic Executive Committee met and named numerous judges for the primary election across many precincts including Mingo-Walter Hart James C Ogden and John F Herrell along with others in Elkhart Summit Mt. Pleasant and Rockville among many locales and precincts listed with multiple names per ward.
Miss Lizzie Estie died near Willow Springs Kansas at 17 or 18 after visiting relatives in Virginia. Local visits include Beatha Shubert and Jessie Parker in from east of Butler. Mrs Daisy Howell visiting Peter and Mrs Denning. Prof Thornbrough resumes Crook district school. Smallpox scare subsides. Lawsuit in Virginia with change of venue to Morrison court. Dora Foster and Bert Watkins wed in Butler. Ed Thornbrough counted deaf residents in Lone Oak. Republicans outspoken in Charlotte and Lone Oak townships. Shipped cattle and hogs to Kansas Monday.
Primary rules outline election supervision by the County Central Committee. Executive committee appoints judges and clerks, supplies poll books, and governs ballot casting and counting. Qualified Democratic voters vote, with expenses borne by candidates. committees determine nominees and future meeting procedures. J W Anderson chairs, Evial Dattux secretary.
George H. Redell of Joplin Mo purchased two saddle mares and a fancy saddle stallion from Judge J C Phillips of Butler for 21500. Redell and wife viewed the stock in Butler last week and sent payment by mail after telegraphing delivery. Phillips showcases a lineup of fine saddle and harness horses being trained for sale, proving profitable stock when properly handled.
For whooping cough asthma bronchitis or consumption, Ballard's Horehound Syrup is unmatched. Available at H L Tuckers drug store for 25 cents and 50 cents.
Frey of Rich Hill visited his parents Sunday. Wim Wigver and Gragg hauled chickens to Clinton. Stephenson buys and hauls corn from Ballard this Santford Hardy of Rockville was in town. Montrose saw a damaging hailstorm Wednesday. Woodmen plan a lodge at Spruce soon. Miss Pet Stephenson sprained her ankle last week. Miss Prudie Chitwood has been taking Oak Grove school census. W. A. Harvey of Rich Hill visits son James and daughter Mrs Stephenson. Shillinger is on the sick list. Keen and Miss Stella West left for Kansas to marry but chose the Nation. Mr and Mrs Kretzinger were in Appleton City on business. John Jackson in Kanite, Oregon writes he is doing well. H. Oliver was seen on our streets this week. Frontz.
G AJR Encampment department of Missouri announces excursion rates for the Peoples Party event in Springfield. Tickets go on sale May 15 and 16, valid for return May 19, with a single round trip fare.
Travel agencies and agents list seasonal excursion tickets with dates in Cincinnati Washington Perth Springs North Manchester Detroit and nearby regions. Offers include one fare round trips with modest surcharges and return deadlines through May to September. Agent B C Vanpiervoort urges readers to purchase early for best rates.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wis faced a grave stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as doctors failed to heal her. After Grall stones formed she grew worse until Blew the Bitters was used and she completely recovered. The remedy claims to cure dyspepsia loss of appetite and liver kidney issues. Sold by H. Tucker druggist.
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