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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
8
Bush and stick to close season 20 cents per quart. Nearly all garden varieties in Plants catalogue. Complete line of watermelon and musk melon seeds. Pure Stowell evergreen sweet corn 25c per gallon. No name sweet corn ? per gallon. Cut nails sizes and prices listed. Biggest line of oil and gasoline stoves and ice cream freezers in town.
Deacon Bros and J J Crawford attend to business as J J McKissick distributes scales and another sale is offered. Missouri and Kansas fruit reports predict a strong apple crop after favorable bloom weather. Road work on South Main Street advances with public support for street improvements. Rich Hill public schools hold commencement with T W Silvers delivering the address and music and recitations among the program. Local residents including J L Glazebrook and A J Dougan are mentioned with illness and civic activity noted. Judge W Denney and family visit Butler and plan travel, while H Philbrick and two sons chase a prairie wolf that threatened a calf displaying frontier courage.
Wm Thomas Irwin born December 30 1850 in Mercer township Essex Ontario Canada died near Foster April 29 1900. He married Arena E Reed December 7 1879 and had five children four daughters and one son who died at age ten. He moved from Canada to Hamilton County Iowa in 1884 to Lincoln Nebraska in 1885 and Bates County in 1895. He joined the Methodist church at age 15 and remained a faithful Christian. A Friend
During ongoing storms two deaths are listed with livestock losses including a deer owned by Henry Wise a cow owned by John Allen and a heifer owned by Robert Kizer. The piece also notes T H Tilson of New Home visiting and praising the Time newspaper’s long-running service since 1880.
Dr. A. Lusk, the present coroner, states that sickness in his family and a sharp rise in his workload prevent him from canvassing. He will not seek renomination, thanks supporters, and retires with best wishes.
The Bates County Y P C E held a day and night convention at the P Church and Christian Church. Activities featured devotions led by John Speer Miss Bessie Beverton Rich Hill and Anna Weingardner, talks by Rev S T Divinia and Rev A Scott, committee appointments, and discussions on advancing Christian Endeavor work. A serious program of songs, hour-long sessions, and address periods culminated with a consecration service and Mizpah.
A ki n clear brain and increased strength are promised by Dr King s New Life Pills. The ad claims improved ambition from a 25 cent box and notes sales by H L Tucker druggist.
Ballard Breezes reports visitors and movements in the area including Dr Ballard of Butler and Mrs Ruey Price, J Polk Pierce and Charley Moore, I S Koontz and Will Noble at coal banks, and J H Hill and wife planning to move to Oklahoma. It notes a census appointment controversy, a death of Wim Kinney, and local activities such as mail delivery, gardening, fishing, and school board actions.
Virginia notes report community events including a Sunday school children day plan for June, visits from Mrs Zera Raybourn, a sick uncle, a band supper, and local church activities. Mentions include McFadden’s new paint, a temperance gathering, a neighborly wedding rumor, an accident near Hotwater school, and remarks on bears and snakes from old tales. AAKON.
Orchard Grove reports corn stands up well with later plantings coming up, wheat looking good if not damaged by bugs. A Sunday wind storm felled trees and unroofed sheds, blowing fruit from trees. Community events include Children's Day at Double Branch church on the fourth Sunday and a Woodmen gathering at Pleasant Gap with new members. Individuals mentioned include John Woodfin with the measles, Lizzie Winters, Lulu Huffman and family, Ed Pontius visiting his sister Mary, Mrs Fannie Smith with chills, and Byron Corby gaining Orchard Grove School control.
Witness T L Martin of Dixie Ky endures coughs and throat pain before praising Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. He claims it stops severe coughing and prevents consumption and notes price 50 cents to 1.00 with guaranteed bottles and free trial at H a Tucker.
Circuit Judge W. W. Graves came down yesterday to look after matters and was warmly greeted. He is reported to be looking well and remains a general favorite with everyone. No criticisms have been heard since he took the bench, reflecting well on himself and his political constituency.
Warning against blood impurity from winter indulgence. spring cleansing with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Personal testimonials claim relief from grip, rheumatism, and headaches, with repeated cures and restored health across multiple individuals and locations.
A massive sale advertises drastic price cuts across garments and textiles. Prints, lawns, percalles, shirt waists, whites, embroideries, and many clothing items are reduced. Shoes and suits for men, boys, and children show deep discounts. Limited stock, first come, first served, and no advances.
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