Butcher, John W - hauling lumber
Source: Waveland Independent 16 March 1900 p 4
John W. Butcher who has been in Missouri buying walnut lumber came home on Tuesday for a short visit. Since September he has handled over a thousand logs from Brunswick, Mo and has given general satisfaction by his business-like methods and fair dealing. Mr. Butcher is well-known around Waveland as he was in the timber business here for years. – kbz