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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
1
The Butler Weekly Times is printed weekly on Thursdays. D. Alley is editor and proprietor. Entry at Butler Missouri post office notes a small matter.
Dowager Empress An of China dies shaping fifty years of rule. Once a slave, she rose to power, feared by officials, and believed to have kept the emperor prisoner at times. Her legacy is a mix of prowess and harsh leadership amid Western pressures.
Holland receives a high honor as president of the Louisaes Purchase Ex poexltion company and becomes grand commander of the order of Orange Nassau. He is noted as one of Holland's noblest decorations, with many honors from foreign nations. Dave Francis remains humble among friends and admirers. Judge John Morrison dies at 72 in Nevada after stomach troubles, affecting Missouri political plans. Governor Folk will call a special election for Morrison’s successor before January legislature. The Missouri General Assembly meets January 6, 1909. Herbert Hadley is inaugurated January 11, and on January 12 a joint session elects Senator William Joel Stone for six years. The piece notes electoral scratches by Cowherd’s namesuggested swap for Hadley.
The Missouri State Poultry Association will hold its annual poultry show in Trenton from December 5 to 6 1998. The group, largest of its kind in the country, receives a 4000 funding appropriation. Missouri poultry surplus last year reached 45 million dollars, far ahead of other farm products. The show offers premium awards and a chance to exchange ideas with exhibitors and buyers. if you own fine thoroughbred stock, exhibit there.
Report covers year starting November 1907 and ending November. LAS Committee includes Mrs Holcomb, Mrs Vetire, Mrs Wemoss and Mrs Kriden.
East of town farmers acted quickly when drift wood and logs piled against a bridge on the Ena bottom road. J W Robertson alerted neighbors and they worked a full day to release the debris and secure the structure. A second collision by a dredge barge could have swept the bridge away. Rich Hill Review.
Levite Henderson went duck hunting Saturday when a large bald eagle suddenly rose and swooped. The bird crashed into the water like a brick, killing the hunter’s quarry which measured about six feet across with claws seven inches long. The eagle had long been seen in the vicinity around Rockville.
Notice to taxpayers of Deep Water township. J M Kasay township collector will be at Spruce on Saturdays to receive taxes.
State of Missouri Bates County Circuit Court in vacation September 28 1908 notices defendants D M Corbin and B J Corbin non residents of Missouri. Plaintiff seeks sale and division of real estate described as northwest quarter section 7 township 42 range 32 and north half of north half of northeast quarter southeast quarter of section 12 township 42 range 33. If defendants fail to appear next February term judgment will be entered by default. Publication for four weeks in The Bolas Wereat Times Bates County.
E have the goods and want to sell them and are making our WwW prices so you will buy. As you well know we make all our Harness from the very best of leather and guarantee then Always a large line of Ladies' Astride and Men's Saddles. Our line of Winter Lap Robes and Morse Blankets cannot be com pared With elsewhere. Come and get our prices and be convinced. We are selling a lot of our Sayers & Seavill and Columbian Buggies, and if you are in need of a first class Buggy, Carnage, Road or Spring Wagon, Carts, etc., don't fail to look our line over. We are agents for the Milburn, Owensboro and Buerkens Farm Wagons and our prices on the wagons are worth looking after. We sell Red Rope paper and Rubber Roofing, axle grease, harness oil, etc. We trade for second hand buggies, wagons, harness, and always have them on hand for sale cheap.
Jefferson City reports J. O. Morrison of Vernon County has died after his reelection to the U S House. The death necessitates a special election before the next session. Morrison, 72, was a former resident of Archbald, Mo. He leaves a widow and four children. The piece also notes local topics including a corn freak ear find by Vermillion residents and revival meetings led by evangelist Lincoln McConnell in Butler, with broad public interest.
Letters from the Navy depart ment notify about 1000 employees in navy yards across the Dutch States of a salary increase from 4 1 4 per cent. Brought in are braughtsmen clerks and assistant inspectors raising pay to match other government branches.
We call attention to our new complete stock of tin and granite ware and invite inspection of the public. Haypen Ray. 2 46.
Nevada Mall reports railway traffic in this division is booming with more business than can be handled. Four additional engines are assigned to the territory to boost freight movement. Three engines are of the 2300 class and one is 2500. The first engine arrives Saturday.
Vendor offers honey by the pound or in pound boxes at 12e per pound. Delivery available in Butler Virginia or Amores. Inquiries to W. W. Walker or R. T. Judy by phone or mail. 3-2.
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