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Newspaper

Butler Weekly Times

Location

Butler, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1900

Page

5

Our Clothing Trade Booming

Local merchants report a booming clothing trade with steady customer interest. Prices remain unchanged despite higher costs, as retailers insist they will not advance prices while consumer demand holds.

Butler Weekly Times Local Items Tunes Telephone No 37

Butler daily notes promote new carpets at McKibben's and window shades. June 2 primary urged. Renewals from Mrs. A Welch and Mary Bennett. Ads for men's and women's clothing at McKibben's. Mention of local figures and events including J N Sharp, Col J N Sharp, Hood's Sarsaparilla pitch, St Marks church service, and county political conventions. Multiple renewals noted, with social snippets and farm remarks.

Local Notes from Butler and Surrounding Towns

Butler and nearby communities report on visits from Fred Scully and Polk Pierce, business plans by Capt J C Martin, preparations for the 4th of July, tax final settlements by A B Owen, and assorted county news. Crimes, notable moves, farm updates, luncheon gatherings, and a shooting incident in Rich Hill are also noted. Democratic convention delegates are named with support for Wood and DeArmond.

Court House Butler M. &. Horn W.B. Williams Rich Hill H. O. Maxey Amsterdam K.C. Court of Appeals Moberly W. W. Wood Warrensburg Kansas City Court of Appeals D. A. DeArmond Congress

Denial of Sheriff Deputy Promises Circulating

A candidate for sheriff disavows reports that he pledged deputyships before the election and states he will appoint a trusted friend if elected. The item notes general political chatter, local social events, and minor notices from Nevada and Vernon counties including smallpox, recitals, and wolf incidents.

Ti Pam Jor T. Smith

Hayes Seeks Another Street Fair and Fine White Face Stock

J B Hayes a Ballard area farmer and stockman spoke in the city about a street fair and White Face cattle. He praised the last Nutler fair as the best he has attended and urged early planning for a fall event to give country exhibitors ample time to prepare. He projected improved displays and strong country support for a grander fair in Butler.

Tas Times J. I. Porter Johnson Butler Bates County J.B. Hayes Ballard Nutler Mr. Hayes Hayes

Mrs Frank Jackson Hosts 13 and 1 Club Event in Rich Hill

Mrs Frank Jackson and the Misses Broaddus entertained the 13 and 1 Club of Rich Hill at the Broaddus home on East Dakota Street Saturday evening. Attendees included Misses Della McKinnon Sadie Sanderson Leona Oliver Mabel Payne Grace and Lolo Timball Anna Stephens Kittie and Nellie Harris Mesdames W W Harris C A Clark Chae Beasley Fiavy Tizard H M Booth W W Ferguson Rich Hill Mesdames J R Morrison S W Dooley and J D Allien Butler Refreshments were served and the affair was praised as one of the most delightful ever held in the city.

Frank Jackson Broaddus Rich Hill T. Broaddus East Dakota Street Della McKinnon Sadie Sanderson Leona Oliver Mabel Payne Grace Lolo Timball Anna Stephens Kittie Nellie Harris Mesdames W.W. Harris A. Clark Chae. Beasley Fiavy Tizard H. M. Booth W. W. Ferguson J. R Morrison S. W. Dooley J. D. Allien Butler

Athol notables visit The Times office

H P Tharp a popular Athol merchant and postmaster with his brother Peter a Pleasant Gap township farmer called on The Times. A H Bell of Spruce township also paid a Monday city visit. Aaron, a Bates county yeoman and former Mt Pleasant township resident, held township offices with credit.

T. Fluty Spruce W. A. West Spruce Township Times West Henry H. P. Tharp Athol Peter Pleasant Gap Township The A. H. Bell Aaron Bates County Heist Mt. Pleasant

Butler Public Schools Close Next Thursday

Butler Public Schools will close next Thursday with a May 20 baccalaureate service at Cumberland Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Dirinia. Graduating exercises occur May 24 at 8:30 p.m. in the opera house, followed by alumni banquet at Armory Hall on May 25. Edward Culver Maggie Robards Na omi Smith and others graduate in Classical and Latin Scientific tracks. Dr. Raymond Weeks of Missouri University to give the commencement address.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Dirinia Opera House Armory Hall Edward Culver Maggie Robards Naomi Smith Jessie Ray Mary Ford Mary Hodkins Lyda Minan Stella Drondale Consiate of Music Raymond Weeks Micewuri University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Butler Weekly Times McKibben’s Mrs. A. Welch Pie Aru i John Herrell a_pleasbeall J. M. McGovern Children’s Wash Jos. Blocker Adrian Guar Car Morrison Tintler Us & Renewal McKibben's Mary Bennett Bowen, Mont Amer. Clo Old Bates J. N. Sharp Gee Us Representa Luton Bryan MeckKibben’s KR. E. Mayfield Butler, Mo Davis John B. Newberry St. Clair County Judge Fuller Hood St. Mark's Episcopal Church Rev E.B. Woodruff Arthur Mudd Drexel William S J.R. Simpson Deer Creek Jim Jeffries Jim Corbett Montgomery County Lula Fairchild Santford Hardy Sates County Jas. H. Hayes W. A. Tucker West Boone Fred Scully Lord Scully Washington, D. C J.C. Fisher Beatrice, Neb Frank H. Crowell Polk Pierce J.C. Martin Oklahoma Merwin A.B. Owen Exerime Mr. Owen McLennan Norton Kan Kansas Chicago Rock Island Railroad Kansas City University Hospital N. Pateh Patel Iowa J.C. Clark Harry Cannon North Main Street T. D. Embree A.G. Wilson New Home Wilson J. W. McClure Davis County McClure Power Bros. Flouring Mills Charles Blocher Cran Mr. Blocher Charlie George Pounder Sam Herbert Pounder Herbert Salvation Army Putnam H. L. Tucker Estes Smith Caffran Arthur Vernon County Nevada Post Ll. M. Smith Deepwater Thos. J. Smith Stella Drysdale James Drysdale Nevada Quigley Joe Graves Sprague Mudd Joe Wm. E. Walton Rosine Morris Robt. KR. Deacon Quality Hill H. E. Percival Burlington Mr. Snider Procates Epave, Ingrams North Side Square East Side Square Butler Public Schools
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