Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of September 24
1879 U.S. President Rutherford Hayes passes through Rockville, Mo by train.
1879 The 4th annual 3 day fair for Bates, Henry & St. Clair begin in Appleton City.
1881 With the influx of so many people, for the coal mines, in Rich Hill the dog population has increased to where citizens are demanding a resolution.
1903 The Younger-James Wild West Show comes to Butler after being blasted while playing last week in Warrensburg.
1940 The temperature dips to 40 degrees this morning in Bates Co.
1944 One of our fastest airplanes, the P-38 lightning, makes a forced landing on the Butler golf course, drawing plenty of sight-seers.
1979 The Pioneer Family Center opens on North business 71, Butler. Managers are Wesley Jensen and Barbara Delozier.
1991 Robb Steinbeck is sworn in as Coroner of Bates county, filling a vacancy created when his father, Robert, died August 31st.
1999 The Amsterdam Jubilee kicks off tonight with the musical group "Satisfied".
