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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
11
A old newspaper ad promotes a skin remedy claiming eczema is a skin issue not an internal disease. It asserts wintergreen-based compound cures skin lesions, numbs discomfort, and strengthens skin, endorsed by pharmacist PLT. CLAY of Kubler Mo.
A petition filed in Kansas City Missouri names Colonel Moree, a Republican polluter and capitalist from Wheelster Springs, as defendant. Dr Hartrown seeks damages of 875 Woo petiel and 25000 pontelee, alleging alienation of affections of Eleneka.
A Rural Route resident from Julliard Mistne reports the family benefited from De King's New Thfo Pills three years ago saying they cleanse and tone the system in a gentle way. Sold at T. Clay's drug store for 25 cents.
Samuel Gompers telegram to William J. Bryan dated November 23 1908 declares he will not seek or accept any public office even if Bryan becomes President. Norman Mack announces reports that Republicans lure Democratic workers from West Virginia to Ohio to keep them from voting after the election.
In Rutherford county Tennessee the value of cedar rails surrounding farms eclipses the land itself. The American Pewell company is buying rails at high prices, with farmers like LD. Terrell and others selling substantial quantities. Rail profits drive regional growth, while physician marketing promotes a constitutional Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co. The ad notes 75 cents for Hall's Family Pills and urges medical relief.
K A Robinson of Sprague reports Rich Hill Review that his woven wire stretcher invention has passed the patent office. Patent attorneys in Washington work on the case while he awaits final papers to market the device. He has consulted major woven wire firms and believes his is the only practical product of its kind. Robinson has invested funds and time to perfect and prep the item for public sale.
The Marais des Cygnes river near ly dry a week ago is reported running bank full today. Water spills into low lands and the big ditch flows like a millrace. The east end unfinished diverts water into the slough through the Warn aing ranch opening to the river southward. A farmer says the current in the ditch is too strong to handle a boat and the ditch may complete its intended work when finished.
A dialogue unfolds between a Street Railway Superintendent and a conductor. The superintendent deems the conductor unneeded due to infrequent cash register activity, joking about a long vacation. The conductor admits rheumatism but expresses gratitude for the chance to run the car longer and for the return by the supervisor.
An advertisement claims itch relief in 30 minutes with Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. It states the remedy never fails and is sold by Frank T. Clay, droggist, with a reference to price or quantity.
E Earl Pickett born February 12 1893 in Butler Missouri died October 15 after a typhoid pneumonia illness. Eldest son of Mr and Mrs B L Pickett he lived in Butler Greeley and Hillsboro and attended local schools. Services were held October 20 at the family home Hillsboro with interment at Linn Grove Cemetery Greeley Colorado.
In Cass County the $1.10 horse sold by Frank Davis to Merle Robinson reappears in headlines as the market tale twists. Robinson sold the animal two weeks later to Lee Mathews for a dime after a rapid chain of transfers. Mathews, surprised, accepted the split sale, and the incident ends with a brisk exchange over the horse.
J. E. Harvey, a farmer seven miles northwest of Appleton City, reports strong alfalfa yields. He has four acres two years old and just finished cutting the fourth crop, estimating at least three tons per acre for the year despite dry weather. The hay is going into the barn in good condition, and Harvey is optimistic about alfalfa in local markets. Also mentions DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by C. W. Hees.
Stanley Ferguson and Miss Florence Crigler of Sprague wed last Sunday. Frank Adams of Hume and Miss Florence Jennings of Worland married at the M E A parsonage in Hume Wednesday evening with Rev T H Clayton officiating. Chas McNamer of Home and Miss Lizzie Cox of Mets wed on Wednesday and left for Kansas City for their honeymoon. Congratulations extended.
A local legal notice reports a civil action filed in Bonding Creek court involving Jerteo Speings. The document references a stated party and mentions a filing date and the court’s handling of the matter.
Caspar Whitney cites forests and wildlife as vital to water, agriculture, and prices, urging teachers and youth to embrace conservation in schools. He warns that progress hinges on the rising generation and notes his view from The Outing Magazine October issue. The passage recalls a governor who sought extraordinary authority to appoint officers during county court crises.
A statement attacks the Republican party claiming federal judges would set aside state statutes, imprison without hearings, obstruct will fulfillment, and aid unscrupulous speculators. It contrasts this with William J. Stone who opposed federal aggression and called for limiting federal powers in Congress.
Bates County Probate Court in Missouri grants letters of administration with will annexed for Lucretia Jones. The executor BOTERIN, 40-44 Admur, urges all claimants to file within one year for allowance or be barred. two years to file otherwise.
The Mississippi probate court grants letters of administration for the estate of Nancy J. Wondiin in Hates county. Creditors holding claims must present them within one year for approval or risk loss of any benefit. Claims not shown within two years from publication will be forever barred. A H Woodure administrator, age not stated.
Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Joan H Burk filed in Bates County Probate Court. Claims must be presented within one year from the letters date or be barred. Doors close after two years from this notice.
The estate of Mary J Williame in Hates County Missouri has been granted to B Melton as administrator by the County Probate Court on September 26. Persons with claims against the estate must present them within one year for allowance or be barred from the estate.
Letters testamentary upon the estate of Emmett L McClenny deceased have been granted to Mary E McClenny executrix by Bates County Probate Court Missouri dated October 1 100s. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them within one year from the date of letters and if not exhibited within two years from publication they will be barred.
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