Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134
Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of November 4
1871 Jerome Remington accidentally shoots himself while hunting, losing a piece of his skull. Doc Elliott Pyle says he will probably recover.
1881 The Rich Hill Western Enterprise newspaper asks "Why isn't there more bridges on public roads leading to Rich Hill?
1882 The Bates Co Assessor says there are 34,478 hogs and 42,244 cattle. Few Missouri counties have more.
1937 The Rich Hill Lions Club is chartered with a dinner & festivities.
1938 The Cubbin Motor Company in Butler is open until 10 pm showing off the new Ford cars for 1939.
1952 Bates County follows the national trend and elects Republicans to every office. Clovis Sivils tops the local election with 5,260 votes.
1988 The Butler football team defeats Pleasant Hill 46-16 with tailback Robbie Allen bringing his season total of rushing yards to 2,033. Jack Duda coached the team to a 10-0 season.
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