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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
3
A twenty eight page weekly review edited by William Marion Reedy offers stories poetry and reviews on social religious scientific and artistic topics. Send 1 percent in silver or stamps to receive ten weeks of The Mirror at your address.
An advertising piece extols jewels and health as a woman's priorities. It urges women to protect health from coughs and bronchial troubles by using Dr Toschee's German Syrup, claiming it can arrest consumption in early stages and clear lungs, with Green's remedies sold at drugstores and a Green's Special Almanac available.
An old printed advertisement offers copies of a product described as a new “Ponard” at 3.00 each. It lists various items and prices, urging readers to order from J. W. Kaylor & Co. Music Publishers, Nebula, MA, with postpaid shipping and a money back guarantee.
The St Louis World’s Fair Horse Show is set for Exposition Coliseum in November with daily wire-track mics at the fairgrounds. Officials advertise an international exhibition of progress and a broad schedule, with tickets and details available from the general passenger and wicket department in St Louis.
The notice advertises events in St. Louis during October and early November. It mentions the Missouri Pacific Railway, the Great St. Louis Fair with a $30,000 prize, the Veiled Prophet pageant, Steel Patio Carnaval Horse Show in the Coliseum, thoroughbred racing, and baseball games between American and National Senate teams. Contact H C Townsaston and Gene Pass’r for details.
In Bates county Missouri the circuit court in vacation orders publication for a partition and sale of land. Plaintiffs allege several defendants not residents of Missouri and require notification by publication. The case targets property described as the west half of lots three and four of the northeast quarter section two township thirty-nine range thirty. Publication runs four weeks in the Beren Weekly.
Mysterious sequence on the lower West Side follows a wife hospitalized for a head wound after a gunfire incident. A man, Lenny Brookstedt, later kills her husband with a revolver and dies by poison in his room, police say. The case suggests jealousy-driven intent and a possible double murder attempt.
Lincoln Nebr Supreme Court reverses Gage County District Court on Bible readings and hymn singing in public schools. The ruling declares school exercises led by teachers to be forbidden if they reflect sectarian beliefs. Victory is claimed by Daniel Freeman, persistent homesteader plaintiff. Three judges joined unanimously.
Figures gathered by the board of arbitration show the cost of living in the past four years rose about 10 percent while wages remained stagnant. Wheat coffee sugar and shoes dropped, but almost all other necessities rose up to 40 percent. Items with price increases include ten 16 soap and beef 5 mutton 46 sausages 15 rent 40 and dairy products with coal also up.
Ten thousand persons attended the unveiling of the Confederate dead monument on the old Jerryville battlefield. Addresses were given by M. C. Sautler of Stanford R. J. Breckinridge of Danville and Gen 2 A L Weee of Atlanta. Miss Ellay ny of Perryville assisted by Miss Annie Tribble of Junction City unveiled the monument. The crowd enjoyed a basket picnic dinner hosted by Boyle county citizens in the west end.
Readers hear that Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional treatment. The ad says the remedy works by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, supposedly destroying the disease's foundation and strengthening the constitution. Proponents offer $100 for any uncured case and invite testimonials from Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A Denver man signing as T. K. writes to clear a Topeka mystery about a September 12 night robbery spree. The large robber in a slouch hat held up nine people, fired at one victim, and fled ahead of police. The letter claims the writer bought a revolver from Mr. Howard and explains motives before sleeping at the Throop hotel after the spree.
In St. Louis the Twelfth district Democratic convention nominated Jim Butler for Congress amid a contestless race following long-standing boss Hol Huff. The short term election was called by Governor Dockery to fill a vacancy, while the long term nomination would normally take effect if the seat were not vacant.
In an incident on the Liews Indian reservation near Naper an Indian fired on a farmer named Onuilia and fled, fatally wounding him. He also shot and killed Johnnie Shaw during the escape, using a short verb. The motive appears linked to long standing grievances over administration of tribal affairs and local restrictions on selling stonewood to outsiders. The assailant was captured this morning near Bonesteel, South Dakota.
General Butler in New Orleans demanded why Father Styan refused burial rites for a Catholic soldier. The priest replied that he had not refused and would take great pleasure in burying the entire group of soldiers.
Davenport Nebraska October 11 burglars blew open the safe in J W Lowrie hardware store securing 5400 in cash. The town was aroused by the explosion but the robbers escaped before anyone could reach the price. Bloodhounds were sent for but could not follow the trail. No sight of the robbers and number unknown.
Washington October 17 General Bragg the consul general at Havana has been reassigned to Hong Kong to replace William Ruble who moves to Havana Rubble transfer marks a reshuffle and Bragg’s controversial letter to his wife drew Cuban ire from the newspapers
A strange scene unfolds in St. Petersburg as an old woman, robbed and assaulted on a mountain path near the capital, seeks help from guards after a dramatic alleged attempt to end her life. Soldiers search the area and recover a bandana and items linked to the assailant.
An anecdotal tale recalls a young priest who, during a revival, omits a key portion of his sermon on a large crowd. He adapts his message to appeal to a men only gathering and faces a test as the crowd questions the feasibility of his example. The story ends with a provocative inquirer challenging the preacher’s approach.
Two Missouri bred bulls earned top prizes at the California State Fair. Joe Margen of Lovelocks Nevada bought the bulls from Missouri breeders. Victor, purchased from George Cisey, won the sweepstakes for best bull of any age in Sacramento.
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