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April 26, 1907
The Goodland Republic
Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Brothers Willie (22) and Leo (19) Butler from Marysville, Mo., orphans raised in St. Joe school, visit Goodland relatives after 18 years apart, prompted by aunt Mrs. W. H. Lee's letter; Leo plays piano, Willie sings exceptionally; they will stay and inherit money when Leo turns 21.
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YOUNG MEN IN THE WEST.
Willie and Leo Butler of Marysville, Mo., to Live Here.
Willie and Leo Butler of Marysville, Mo., are in the city for the first time in twenty years. The boys are grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. William Butler of Ruleton, nephews of Mrs. E. J. Dawson and Mrs. W. H. Lee of this city. The boys are orphans, and the last time they were in Goodland was 18 years ago when they were out here to visit their grandparents. The young men are now 19 and 22 years of age. They had lost all trace of any of their relatives until three weeks ago when Mrs. Lee secured some clue of the boys and wrote to them, and after a couple of letters and exchange of photos, the boys decided to come to see their relatives. After they were left orphans they were placed in an orphan school in St. Joe.
Leo, the youngest, is a fine piano player, while William, the elder, has a talent for singing that very few possess.
The boys have come to stay and will make their home with their aunt, Mrs. W. H. Lee of this city. The young men will inherit quite a sum of money when the younger of the two becomes of age.
Willie and Leo Butler of Marysville, Mo., to Live Here.
Willie and Leo Butler of Marysville, Mo., are in the city for the first time in twenty years. The boys are grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. William Butler of Ruleton, nephews of Mrs. E. J. Dawson and Mrs. W. H. Lee of this city. The boys are orphans, and the last time they were in Goodland was 18 years ago when they were out here to visit their grandparents. The young men are now 19 and 22 years of age. They had lost all trace of any of their relatives until three weeks ago when Mrs. Lee secured some clue of the boys and wrote to them, and after a couple of letters and exchange of photos, the boys decided to come to see their relatives. After they were left orphans they were placed in an orphan school in St. Joe.
Leo, the youngest, is a fine piano player, while William, the elder, has a talent for singing that very few possess.
The boys have come to stay and will make their home with their aunt, Mrs. W. H. Lee of this city. The young men will inherit quite a sum of money when the younger of the two becomes of age.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Family
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Family Reunion
Orphans
Inheritance
Reconnection
Talented Brothers
What entities or persons were involved?
Willie Butler
Leo Butler
Mr. And Mrs. William Butler
Mrs. E. J. Dawson
Mrs. W. H. Lee
Where did it happen?
Goodland
Story Details
Key Persons
Willie Butler
Leo Butler
Mr. And Mrs. William Butler
Mrs. E. J. Dawson
Mrs. W. H. Lee
Location
Goodland
Story Details
Orphaned brothers Willie and Leo Butler, aged 22 and 19, reunite with relatives in Goodland after losing contact for 18 years; they plan to live with aunt Mrs. W. H. Lee and inherit money upon the younger reaching adulthood.