Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of July 15
1869 As the cornerstone is being laid for the first brick courthouse, in Butler, some iron rods fall and knock a woman unconscious.
1884 Jim Fell & Hugh McManus, of Rich Hill's mine #13 engage in the longest prize fight, to date, 133 rounds, just over the line in Kansas. The fight was banned in Missouri.
1914 The financial statement for Amoret shows $344.97 taken in, and $343.62 being spent, with a balance of $1.35.
1935 The Fisk Theater now has a new cooling system, the best in Butler.
1937 George Christopher, of the Elkhart community, and his sons Homer & George, are making regular 15 minute broadcasts on KMBC radio station in Kansas City. The are called the Miami Valley Hound Dog Band.
1980 Country music star Ernest Tubb, The Texas Troubadour, performs at the Bates County Fair.
2000 The Bates County Fair Queen is Danielle Jones of Amsterdam, and Princess is Krista Fischer of Appleton City.
#MidAmericaLive