This photo taken around the turn of the century features local ball players with the southwest corner of the Butler square as a backdrop. Note the building on the far right is the current Union Restaurant; at which time was used (upstairs) as a place where men could rent a room. It is rumored that outlaw Jesse James stayed there multiple times.
It's been told that upstairs in the building on the left, abortions were performed around the same time, leading to a legacy of 'strange noises' that have been heard coming from there over the years.
Photo courtesy of Randy Weiss
