Obituary notices for Andrew F. Wilson and infant Erma
Andrew F. Wilson born August 31 1835 in McKeesport Penn moved to Ohio then Missouri until his death April 9 1915 at 79 years. He married Sarah L Monroe in 1859 and had five children. His survivors and the funeral at Bear Branch referenced scripture and a later mention notes an infant Erma born January 7 1915 who died in infancy with a North Salem funeral and scripture poem by W W Clay.
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Andrew F. Wilson
McKeesport
Penn
Washington County
Ohio
Sarah L. Monroe
Matilda J
Jacob A
Marion R
William
Nannie E. Wilson
Linn County
Missouri
Grantsville Township
Methodist Church
Bear Branch
Nannie E
Sarah L
Hess
Browning
John Cordray
Gifford
North Salem
Unheard of price on daily paper announced
A city daily offered for a few cents over weekly rates through an arrangement with the St. Louis Star. The Leader-Record invites renewals to take advantage of the limited time deal before prices rise.
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St. Louis Star
Leader-Record
Memorial Hymn of Gratitude and Hope
A memorial verse thanks God for pilgrim feet that finished toil and for the strong frail and babes who departed this day. It voices thanks for the victors palm and the angels songs and for the sublime hope that fills souls in dark hours.
Monster home grown lemon from Linn county on exhibit
The editor describes a giant lemon brought to the office by Mrs. John Gable from Mrs. J. T. Hooker’s tree. Weighing a pound, it measures eleven and three quarters inches around the short axis and twelve and a quarter inches long, a remarkable local find on display.
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Missouri
John Gable
J. T. Hooker
Linn County
A pessimist in the town’s mindset and morals
A critical portrait of a pessimist who borrows a horse and kicks at its gait, begs a cigar, profits from local success, and clings to gloom even in prosperity while praising himself and railing at others.
Town Gossip Sparks Browning Progress
Local column notes improved homes and property upgrades by W H Dickinson Chas Bailey and L W Bingham in Browning. Urges cleaning alleys removing rubbish breeding grounds for flies and a better safer town post election with emphasis on civic pride and rental housing as a smart investment.
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Abe
W. H. Dickinson
Chas. Bailey
L. W. Bingham
Browning
School Board Holds Special Meeting Swears In Members
At a special Friday night meeting of the school board, E. P. Darr F. R. Duncan and R. J. Potter were sworn in. Darr was elected president for the coming year. The board voted to receive sealed bids on daily balances belonging to the district at the next meeting. Other matters were taken up and disposed of.
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P. Darr
F. R. Duncan
R. J. Potter
Mr. Darr
Mundell School Closes After Successful Term
A school term at Mundell closes on Friday April 2 1915. Miss Ethel Creason supervised the term as principal.
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Mundell
Ethel Creason
Honor for Hooker as top student sparks district feast
Patrons gathered at the schoolhouse to honor Hooker with best grades. A banquet spread with plentiful foods followed, and Goldie Myers finished the ciphering contest as the final honoree. Prizes were awarded for spelling and other achievements, with well wishes for continued progress.
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Hooker
Goldie Myers
White Oak Grove School Closes Winter Term
The White Oak Grove school closed Friday with patrons arriving early and turning the room into a dining hall for a noon meal. An afternoon program featured short talks by patrons while teacher J. T. Head was praised for pupil progress. directors seen at a pond the next day reportedly suffered founder from exposure, but the closing day remained a cheerful affair.
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White Oak Grove
J. T. Head
Great Ocean to Ocean Highway feature in this issue
This issue highlights the Great Ocean to Ocean Highway with a special article and four extra pictures. It urges readers, especially taxpayers, to study how road development boosts growth and prosperity and why good roads matter to the nation.
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Leader-Record
Triplets Arrive to Knepler Family in Livingston County
Mr and Mrs John Knepler longtime residents of Rich Hill township announce the arrival of triplets at their home in the township. The birth details appear in a brief notice noting the family status and local interest in the event.
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Rich Hill
Livingston ‘County
John Knepler
S C Lantz of Purdin Here on Saturday
S C Lantz of Purdin visited the area on business Saturday, staying briefly and meeting local contacts.
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S. C. Lantz of
Purdin
Deliver's the Goods in Newtown as Carter Buys Nine Horses
W P Carter, famed horse buyer, visited Newtown last Friday and purchased nine head of high quality horses at fair prices. His reputation for honest dealing and expert judgment is described as a bond, trusted by locals and horse centers in the district.
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W. P. Carter
Newtown
Remodeling Contract Let for Haymaker Home Project
Saturday morning Mrs. F M Haymaker awarded carpentry work to Powell and Carr for remodeling in this city. Haggard Brothers secured cement work. The house will be moved back from the street, three new rooms added, a basement built, and part of the old structure torn away for a modern convenient result. Brown ing appears to be in a building boom.
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F. M. Haymaker
Powell & Carr
Haggard Brothers
Browning
Queen rewards Crimean War heroes with medals
In 1865 London crowds watched as the Queen distributed Crimean medals to returning soldiers. Galleries housed Parliament and royal family as a wounded colonel in a wheelchair and others on crutches gathered to hear the commendations. medals were inscribed Alma Balaklava Inkerman and Sabas.
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London
Queen of England
Inkerman
Alma
Balaklava
Sabas
Bright day of service praised in lines of faith
The speaker recalls a day of sewing and praise among young people, expressing hope for a brighter future when Christ rewards faithful servants. He envisions the moment of judgment where medals of eternal victory are given for the four great battle fields cherished on earth and in heaven.
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Christ
Jesus Christ
Bethle
Honest janitor quits after chalkboard joke
A school janitor, angered by slurs from teachers and others, quits after reading two math hints on the board. He explains he could not identify the common multiple or the greatest common divisor, fearing accusations of theft. The tale underscores his honesty and frustration with hidden slights.
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Garret
Ford story goes rounds as mystery deepens
A Ford narrative circulates widely across communities with readers debating origins and implications. The piece remains unverified, prompting cautious interest from readers and local discussion about its potential impact.
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Redeemers
W. W. Clay
Hanna
Optician
Newtown Chronicle
Ford
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