New Year in China Brings Faith and Festive Custom From Missionary
A missionary letter describes Chinese New Year in Shanghai 1925 with dragon dances, firecrackers, and temple worship. It notes gambling tolerated during holidays, emphasis on wealth symbols, and widespread festival preparations as believers share Christmas spirit and seek peace through Christ.
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C.P
Shanghi
China
Severi
New Ear
Rches
God
America
City Dog Tax License Due Call
J. J. Garrett as Marshall announces nearing date for annual dog license. All dogs in the city must be collared and tagged. owners should prepare and await his call.
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J. J. Garrett, Marshall
Card of Thanks for Maggie Fleming Death
Gravely acknowledge and thank friends in and around Browning for sympathy and flowers sent to the home at the death and burial of Mrs. Maggie Fleming. J. B. Fleming, Mrs. Agnes Penn Gilbert, McKenzie, Mrs. E. W. Cady, Mrs. Richard Guthrie.
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Browning
Maggie Fleming
J. B. Fleming
Agnes Penn Gilbert McKenzie
E.W. Cady
Richard Guthrie
The Roughneck shown at Electric Theatre next Monday
A Robert W. Service tale brought to the screen by Charles Kenyon and William Fox, featuring John Moon played by George O'Brien with Billie Dove and an strong supporting cast. The film, praised as a virile adventure romance, travels from South Seas to San Francisco and Tahiti, promising thrilling battles and exotic exploits for red blooded audiences. Admission 10c and 25c.
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South Seas
France
Robert W. Service
Electric Theatre
South Sea
San Francisco
Tahiti
Charles Kenyon
William Fox
John Conway
Mr. Service
John Moon
George O'Brien
Billie Dove
Harry T. Morey
Cleo Madison
Ann Cornwall
For Sale Cabbage and Tomato Plants Mrs Guy Peters
Special notice announces ready to transplant cabbage and tomato plants Pettors, varieties Pondarosa and Red Heads, offered by Mrs. Guy Peters.
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Guy Peters
Mrs L D Hamilton is Laid to Rest After Long Life
Mary Springer born May 17 1834 in Doylston Ohio died April 11 1923 at the home of her son Grant Hamilton aged 90 years 10 months 24 days Her life spanned Wooster Ohio High School Luther D Hamilton marriage 1866 Missouri farming and church service in German Lutheran and Christian faith She was the last survivor of eight children survived by husband eight grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and many friends Funeral held at home April 15 conducted by Rev James L Bate Interment Schrock cemetery
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Mary Springer
Doylston
Ohio
Grant Hamilton
Wom Nhood
Wooster
Ralph H
Herbert R
Charles W. Hamilton
D. M
Christian Church
German Lutheran Church
Brookfield
Mr. Hamilton
Missouri
Hamilton
Altho
James L. Bate
Schrock
J.L.B
Christina Bailey 1838 1925 obituary highlights large family
Christina Bailey was born in Wellsville Ohio on February 27 1838 and died April 8 1925 at age 87. She married E H Minor October 25 1856 and moved to Missouri the next year where she lived the rest of her life. Surviving children include Jessie Britton Brown ing Missouri Frederica Wheatcraft Green City Missouri Cora Brantner Denver Cole and A L Minor Hinton Oklahoma. Deceased children were F C W H Minor who lived in Indiana and A B and G E Minor of Missouri. She leaves 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She joined the Christian church in early life and was a devoted wife and mother.
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Christina Bailey
Wellsville
Ohio
E.H. Minor
Missouri
Jessie Britton
Browning
Fredrica Wheatcraft
Green City
Cora Brantner
Denver
Cole
A. L. Minor
Hinton
Oklo
F. C
W. H. Minor
Indiana
A. B
Christian Church
Funeral Service Held at Methodist Church North Salem
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church at North Salem on Thursday April 9 at 2 p.m. by titer Holloway of Milan. A large gathering of relatives neighbors and friends attended. Interment followed at the nearby cemetery.
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North Salem
Titer Holloway
Milan
Thanking all who helped in sickness and death of Mrs Christina Minor
We express gratitude to those who offered aid during the illness and passing of Mrs Christina Minor. Sincere thanks come from Mr. C. L. Britton, Mrs. W. H. Minor, and Mr. A. L. Minor for their kindness and support.
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Christina Minor
C.L. Britton
W.H. Minor
A. L. Minor
School closes term with praise and extended contract
Old Enterprise reports a successful term under Glenn Gooch. A noon play Make the Table Groan was enjoyed by patrons, followed by a ciphering contest with all participants. Directors praised Gooch and publicly re employed him for eight months with a higher salary.
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Glenn Gooch
Gooch
Miss Ella Keithley Hosts Elaborate April Dinner
On Thursday evening April 2 Miss Ella Keithley delighted guests at her home with a three course dinner. Guests included Mesdames Thurlo Hummel Dunkin Schrock Lantz Calhoun Cal Gooch Grice Whaley Dickinson Bailey Neet Williams. The evening featured lively conversation and guests praised her hospitality.
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Ella Keithley
Mesdames
H. N. Thurlo
L.w.hummel
H. H. Dunkin
H.L. Schrock
R.M. Calhoun
J. H. Calhow
C.W. Gooch
W.D. Grice
R W. Whaley
W.H. Dickinson
P. E. O. Meeting Initiates Lorraine Glaze at Fayette
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. F A Fleming hosted the local P E O chapter. Miss Lorraine Glaze of Humphreys was initiated. Out of town members included Mrs. F R Duncan of Kansas City and Mrs. Virgil Hope of Middleton NL. Guests for the social hour were Mrs. John Geach of Granville Ohio and Miss Frances St Clair of Fayette. Refreshments were brick ice cream, cake, coffee and mints.
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F.A. Fleming
P.E.O
Lorraine Glaze
Humphreys
F. R. Duncan
Kansas City
Virgil Hope
Middleton
R. A. Glaze
Lorene Duncan
Howard-Payne College
Fayette
John Geach
Granville
Ohio
Frances St. Clair
Easter Dinner Entertained Locust Valley Scholars
Miss Pathleen and Dorthy Lee Hooker entertained at a one o'clock Easter dinner for Locust Valley Sunday school scholars. A bounteous Easter dinner followed with music and songs, games, and contented children. Guests included Violet McKay Agnes Jacobs Basil Lay Jerry Jennings Eugene McKay Pauline Jennings H D Schrock Hellen Havens Francis Schrock Virginia Jennings Doris Havens Jon Reed Johnson J C Jennings and Vernon Johnson.
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Miss Pathleen
Dorthy Lee Hooker
Locust Valley
Violet McKay
Agnes Jacobs
Basil Lay
Jerry Jennings
Eugene McKay
Pauline Jennings
H. D. Schrock
Hellen Havens
Francis Schrock
Virginia Jennings
Doris Havens
Jon Reed Johnson
J.C. Jennings
Vernon Johnson
Sheep Shearing Sign by Edwin Martin
Edwin Martin advertises sheep shearing services ready now with contact by phone or in person for locals seeking quick and reliable wool harvest.
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Edwin Martin
Easter Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Riley at Riley Home
Sunday April 12th relatives and friends gathered at the Riley home near Old Enterprise for an Easter birthday dinner for Mrs. Riley. The day featured an abundant feast of cakes pies and chicken followed by fellowship and thanks to the editor and family. Numerous relatives and friends attended including the Lamberts Hanmans Dicksons and Bramhalls among others.
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Lola
Doris
Art Lambert
Wanetta
Henry Hanman
Edwin
Lucile
Imogene
John Tucker
Florence
Milfred
Harry Deskins
Jim
Bart J. Lembert
Byrle
Edd Lembert
Lloyd
Iva
Comora’ Abbott
Alva and
Filis
Rutha Lambert
Herman Lambert
L. A. Dickinson
Eadith
Archie Dickinson
V. A. Ware
Joe Johnson
Willie Ware
Maralee
Paul Gooch
Birthday Surprise Birthday Party in Browning for Mrs Seaman
On Easter Sunday April 12 relatives friends and children gathered three miles northeast of Browning to celebrate Mrs T J Seaman turning sixty seven. Relatives arrived with baskets of food and at noon a feast was served. Evening socialization followed and guests departed after a pleasant celebration. Attending were Mr and Mrs J D Seaman Mr and Mrs Neve Crowdis Bobby Duane Billy Max and Mr and Mrs Rolla Gooch.
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T.J. Seaman
Browning
Seed Corn Sale In Karney Missouri Offers Two Prices
An unlimited supply of yellow or white seed corn priced at 2.50 and 3.00 per bushel F.C.B. Karney reports over 100 bushels sold locally last spring with good performance this year. Place orders with S. P. Kelley or write Roy Masey Karney Missouri.
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F.C.B. Karney
Swith S. P. Kelley
Roy Masey
Karney
Missouri
Corn Ground or Pasture For Rent Near Nelia Bundridge
70 acres of sod available for corn on shares or cash rental for pasture. Contact Nelia Bundridge to arrange terms and location details.
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Nelia Bundridge
Bran And Shorts For Less From Farmers Store
Farmers Store advertises shorts for 1 65 and bran for 1 35 highlighting low prices. The concise promo challenges shoppers to pay more elsewhere.
Held Family Reunion At Browning Home
A Sunday family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Browning in this city. Their three children and families attended, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Maggart and children Ray Eunice Lois and Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. John Browning and son Bernard. Mrs. Browning, an accomplished culinary artist, hosted a generous meal. The day featured warm hospitality and a pleasant dinner under the parental roof.
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Scott Browning
F. L. Maggart
Ray
Eunice
Lois
Hazel
Alva Lawrence
John Browning
Bernard
Special Notice on Repairs for John Deere and International Machinery
Go to K M Duncan Co for repairs on John Deere and International machinery. They offer regular repairs, claimed to be superior in quality to made to fit repairs.
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K.M. Duncan Co
Jno. Deere and
International Machinery
Fleming Family Reunion Held At Dr C A Fleming Home
Sunday the Fleming family gathered for a reunion at the home of Dr and Mrs C A Fleming. A two course dinner was prepared by the ladies and the day featured talk of the past and present. Those attending included Mrs John Geach Granville Ohio J B Fleming Linneus and others including Carolee Virginia Virginia Bolling Edward John and Virgina Williams.
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Fleming
C. A. Fleming
John Geach
Granville
Ohio
J. B. Fleming
Linneus
C. B. Fleming
Carolee
Louella Carter
Purdin
F. A. Fleming
J.P. Bolling
Virginia
J. R. Williams
Edward
J.J. Smith
John
Watches Clocks Jewelry and Silverware Line Notice
A complete line announces Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware from Shaw the Jeweler in Milan Missouri.
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Shaw, the Jeweler
Milan
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Wu-ti
Christ
H. G. C. Hallock
Schrock Cemetery
Old Enterprise
P. E. O. Meeting
Shelda Dean
Oral Bramhall
Rhoda Jane
Lorene Russell
Joel
Fred Havens
Andrew Havens
Laclede
Jane Keithley
Clara
Maggie
Emmett
Elmer Brown
Chloe
John B. Harmon
Ernie Shepherd
Genevieve
Mary
Roy Taylor
Floyd Wampler
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