Mississippi Limestone and drilling courage in Butler region
The article discusses the difficulty of drilling below the hard Mississippi Limestone formation in Butler, noting the high cost and risk yet potential for great gains. It cites Kansas oil wells and a call for the Hustler and Iola Oil and Gas company to push past 2000 feet to reach productive strata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Kaneas
Hustler & Iola Oil and Gas Company
Clorloua
Bard
Judge Hyde Nominated for Re Election by Democrats
A sketch portrays Judge A. D. Hyde as a faithful county court member and fair official. He is described as a loyal Democrat with a measured, conscientious record and strong support among constituents. The piece argues he would be re elected by the usual Democratic majorities at the August primaries.
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Hyde
Judge Hyde
G W Stith Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Treasurer
G W Stith announces his candidacy in The Times for the Democratic nomination for Bates County treasurer. He has served as associate judge of the county court and is long time Bates County resident. Stith, a lifelong Democrat, is described as affable, courteous, and well qualified with proven probity for the duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Stith
Bates County
Heewell
Robinson quits as Missouri League head in edict of exit
The Rev. G. Robinson, superintendent of the Late Ant Saloon league, proclaims his resignation and defends his two year tenure as State Superintendent. He ousts Rev. W. B. Palmore, Rev. C. K. Carlos, and Judge J. H. Stevens, claiming they sought to dictate league policy and turn the body into a political machine, urging supporters to remove him for the league’s sake.
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G. Robinson
League
Sedalia
Mets
W. B. Palmore
St. Louie
C.K. Carlos
Kansas City
J H. Stevens
St Louis
Missouri
Robinson
Palmore
Carlee
Judge Stevens
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Opens Washington HQ
The National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has begun active operations at its Washington headquarters. It plans to publish a campaign handbook by July 1 to aid the election of a Democratic Congress. The committee seeks contributions and local information from supporters to widen distribution. James T. Lior is chairman.
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National Democratic Congressonal Campaign Committee
Washington, D.C
Tvo
United States
Washington, DC
James T. Lior
Drowns in Mine. Legislator Saved in Hero Mine
In Joplin Missouri on May 28 George P Attkews 25 general manager of Hero Mining drowned in an underground stream as a scow carrying State representative James Roach and Cyrus W Wycek capsized Roach was swept downstream and rescued unconscious by Joe Blankenship ground foreman of Malone Hart Mining Company Roach remained in critical condition and the party was inspecting the property for purchase
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Joplin
George P. Attkews
Hero Mining Company
James Roach
Cyrus W. Wycek
Hero
Roach
Joe Blankenship
Malone & Hart Mining Company
Blankenship
Reacue
Roach Fe
Missouri State Bank Notice From Butler May 1908
State of Missouri report filed at Butler on May 14 1908 published in The BriLerk Weekly Times May 28 1908 details resources total capital stock paid in and bankers at risk notes that appear to be subject to checks and balances with figures referenced for deposits and claims
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Butler
State of Missouri
BriLerk Weekly Times
Utler
Foster
Pewepaa
Buter
Banc
Rockville
Butcer Weekly Times
Missouri
Wee Campbe Belt
James
Campbell
A.D
J W. Darby
J. Probaee Sullens
J.D. Shotner
Sale on Fringed Quilts and Dress Goods
Advertises multiple sale items including large fringed quilts at 1.69, extra large quilts at 1.98, 15c white India linen at 12.4c, colored batistes at 15c, colored umbrellas 1.98, wide colored lawns 4c, all linen table linen 48c, silks at 0.98, organdies 0.88, ginghams 0.15, corset embroideries 0.18, Heatherbloom petticoats 1.58, old ladies Oxfords 0.98, and men and boys work shoes 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Maslin
Heatherbloom
Bank Financials and Holiday Notice From Butler Missouri
The document features multiple bank balance sheets for Butler Missouri with named officers Campbell Laughlin and Hoyle, recording liabilities assets and deposits as of May 1908. It notes banks will be closed Saturday May 30 for a legal holiday and includes attestations by bank officials and a Bates County justice of the peace.
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Banke of Butler
Missove State Bank
Farmers Banc Or Bates Co
Watton Treat Co
Duvaue & Pricrva. Trust Co
J. C. Laughlin
W. E. Hoyle
J C. Laughlin
H Cashler
H. Bothwell
Justice of the Peace
Bates County
C. Laughlin
Hegnauer
W.E. Heyle
Notice of probate and public sale in Bates County estate
Notice to all heirs and interested parties that George G. Henry seeks a distribution order in Edward Henry estate at the Bates County Probate Court in Butler Missouri on August 8 1408 or soon after. Receivers of A D Schofield v The Exchange Bank of Macon Georgia will sell real estate in two parcels at public outcry with terms one third cash and two thirds paid over six and twelve months secured by purchase money deed.
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Edward Henry
George G. Henry
Bates County
Missouri
Eaid
Eald County
Butler
Missoni
Superior Court
Bibb County
Georgia
A.D. Schofield
Hank
Macon
Court House
Mis
Exchange Bank of
Con Ayres
Inaters Bank
Og Company
Ofice
Leocine
Forfoik
Saik
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Lawkes EM Griffith
Tae Fowmelaly
New Home Township
Puesty
EsTis Smith, Mingo
Wwnelip
Worth Hetriet
Vraire Townehip
IK Beds
Howard Townebip
Evarh Hetrint
Deer Creek
Lowiahly
I. Angie
Meagan Township
Thease Lem
Yancy Com
Walrad
Sam L
Coleman
Dery
Water Townahip
Homer Township
Emmete Hook
Hidwin Township
Hatiy Witenkins
Shawiee Township
Mi. Imenennt Township
Mississippi
A. D. Hyde
G. W. Stith
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Missouri State Bank
Tan
Oxfords
Walker-McKibben’s
Farmers Bank of Walnut
NO. Thu
Bank OF Rockville
Speaker
Desert —Republic
Bates
Ibfe Saidy
Thas
Champ Clark
Dave Ball
Jim Reed
Will
Neecessateen “A
Baie Nosice
Missouri, Bates County
Shean
A. J. Taylon
P.O’ Neal
T. Kixo
Recelvera
Poffenbarger & Douglass
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