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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
1
Mrs. Zear Pennnington of this city suffered fatal burns when a coal oil stove exploded as she poured fuel, igniting flames that spread over her. Neighbors and bystanders acted to rescue her, but she died about four hours later. The incident occurred during a social gathering with several guests present.
Mrs Kenneth Duncan and Mrs Will Dickinson hosted a six o'clock dinner with invited guests. The event was described as a merry scene despite a playful warning not to "dote" during the gathering.
Mrs J G Barker wife of Rev Joseph G Barker of Linneus died at Brookfield hospital from complications of disease. Survived by husband and three children Prof W H Barker of Glasgow Mrs Earl Johnson of Browning and Ollie V Barker of Muskegon. Funeral conducted by Rev M L White at Baptist church in Fayette with burial at Hoover cemetery.
We thank friends for kindness during sickness and death of our father Frank Drake. The Royal Neighbors of Laclede sent flowers in sympathy.
Biswell Lodge No. 510 A F and A M drapes its charter in memory of deceased Brother Thomas J. Wampler. The lodge expresses sympathy to his daughter son sister and brother and publishes the resolutions in the Browning Leader Record. A copy goes to the family and minutes. The group invokes religious language and quotes the commandments as guidance.
Mrs. Mary Duncan announces the Duncan House is rented to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hale who have taken charge and asks patrons to support the new proprietors.
Victoria A Blackwood born May 16 1850 died April 7 1916 aged 65 10 21. She was born in Jackson County Virginia and moved to Missouri as a child. She married Ferdinand P Williams January 8 1873 and had five children with three predeceasing. She was a member of the M E church joining July 1894. She leaves a husband two sons three sisters and two grandchildren.
Mrs. Williams a longtime resident near Browning passed after long illness. A member of the Ladies Aid and W C T U, she lived northeast of Browning then farmed north of town. Her funeral in M E church drew a large crowd and burial was in the Schrock cemetery.
Citizens of Browning Missouri are ordered to clean alleys closets barns and premises by April 20 1916. All residents must comply at once per city council order dated April 4 1916 signed by City Clerk Sylvester P. Carr.
Beverly Bolling suffered a broken arm Saturday evening while cranking a car. He was treated at the scene and reported in stable condition.
Stephen A Cunard died after five weeks illness on March 26 1916 at his Crescent Oklahoma residence. Born November 29 1835 in Loudon County Virginia he moved with family to Ohio and Missouri before settling near Crescent. He married Elizabeth Bolon in 1868 and leaves nine children all living. Interment in Crescent Cemetery followed a Methodist service. The obituary notes his character and community standing.
All parties interested in the Jenkins cemetery will meet there on Monday April 17 to elect officers. Roy Haley, Secy.
A pretty wedding was held at the M E parsonage Saturday evening. Rev W W Clay united L D Gooch and Verna Neely in marriage in a simple ceremony witnessed by a few relatives. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs William Gooch of the town’s east side.
Sunday afternoon a group of young men and their companions trailed a funeral procession to Schrock cemetery in an open‑topped auto. They repeatedly passed the hearse and spooked horses, nearly causing two carriages to upset, risking serious injury and potential parental responsibility.
Our friend Scott Wheatcraft of North Salem served as auctioneer for a big combination sale advertised for April 15. He noted strong sales lately and reports making new friends and customers with every local sale.
Do You Believe in Signs An insufficiently lit house signals inferior coal used Peters Produce Co markets itself as a reliable source with the tagline the sign of good coal and provides a contact phone 158 for inquiries.
Advertisement states C M Thornton offers farm loans with the lowest interest rates and the best pre payment privilege.
Mrs. Orley H. Lee of Indiana Pennsylvania arrived here last week to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fleming and other relatives and friends. She returned home Monday.
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