Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of July 26
1879 A notice in the Bates Co Record newspaper “Dr. Tucker now fills teeth with an Electric Mallatt. It must be seen to believe it”.
1905 A number of Butlerites attend the log rolling at Amsterdam.
1906 A party of young Butler ladies, who have been camping Southeast of Butler, for two weeks, return to their homes. They said they were besieged by callers each night.
1918 It is declared that the biggest crowd ever has assembled at the county seat, as over 12,000 bid farewell to the 137 young men are leaving for Fort Riley Ks. Butler.
1979 The 36th annual Hume fair opens for a three day run.
1980 16 year old Steven Inlow is released on self defense in the shooting of 19 year old Thomas E. Kleiman. Merwin.
1991 The Butler Jaycees are extending, by opening a chapter in Peculiar, Mo.
1996 Midwest Lumber of Butler is chosen as the Business of the Week. Owners John & Maribeth Golloday.
The Bates County Museum is open for tours and events. Call 660-679-0134 for info.
