Hi Listers, Posted this to the Caldwell obit board, and as a historical item, thought some would be interested. I was, as I spent the 1st grade, 6th grade, and 7 thru 12 in the Butler Building.. Ken G. \\\|/// \\ ~ ~ // ( @ @ ) ----oOOo-(_)-oOOo----McGillekehr ********************************************************************** *****Your kygenweb homepages are***** CALDWELL http://home.hiwaay.net/~woliver/caldwell.html LYON http://home.hiwaay.net/~woliver/lyon.html TRIGG http://www.kyseeker.com/trigg/index.html ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Twice A Week Leader Princeton Kentucky January 24th 1930 COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN, DEAD ONE OF CITY'S MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MEN AND ARDENT SUPPORTER OF EDUCATION Death, the grim specter, invaded this city's business circle yesterday, claiming the life of Robert Edward Butler, one of its most prominent members. Mr. Butler had not been in the best of health for several months and the 12th of this month the ailment from which he suffered became suddenly acute and since that time he had been confined to his bed. Death came yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, at 2:05 o'clock, bringing merciful surcease from the suffering he had so patiently borne. The deceased had been an active figure in the financial life of Princeton for many years, having been interested in the dry goods trade here since his early manhood. He was connected with the Powell and Henry establishment, which was afterward known as the Henry and Butler Dry Goods Store. For some years he was engaged in the manufacturer of men's hats and caps, with establishments in Louisville and St. Louis. Upon returning to this place to reside he purchased of the late W. P. Henry, the business he was operating at the time of his demise Mr. Butler was vice-president of the First National Bank, and chairman of the City Board of education. His was the largest individual gift made toward the handsome new high school building, which was named in his honor, and which will stand as a worthy monument to perpetuate his memory. During the later years of his life the interests of the children of this city had held paramount place in his affections, having striven in his use against the vicissitudes of life, his heart went out, in his later years to those who are preparing themselves for the struggle for existence. Quite and retiring in manner, he with his unostentatious way, most valued for its sterling qualities of those who knew him best, his personal friends and business associates. Mr. Butler was born in the Salem section of Crittenden County, October 10, 1865, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Butler. He received his education in the Fredonia schools, and at McMinnville and Lebanon Universities in Tennessee. He was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church, and was an elder of that congregation at the time of his death. In 1914 he was married to Miss Naomi Butler, a lovely young woman of Hopkinsville, who died two years later. Three half sisters, two of Christian County and one of Kansas, are the near surviving relatives, beside several nieces and nephews. The remains were conveyed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. would Hopkinsville Street, Wednesday afternoon, and removed to the auditorium of the R. E. Butler High School Thursday morning. School was dismissed and the pupils at the East Side Grade building marched in a body to join those at Butler High School, where the remains laid in state. The impressive funeral service was conducted by his pastor, Reverend E. E. Diggs, D. D., of the Central Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. P. H. Davis, of Ogden Memorial Church, South, and Rev. D. D.Dugan of the Christian church. Young men who were members of the senior class were pallbearers. In the past few years Mr. Butler had opened his heart to Mark Tabor, a young lad of this community, who had become to him, as a beloved son, and to him and the relatives we extend sincere condolences. In the last days of his illness, at his urgent request, he was moved from his apartment over the Griffin and Watkins studio, to the home of Mrs. Lucy Griffin, next door, where Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Lillie Murphy bestowed upon him the most tender care in his last hours. ***** **********************************************************************