Browning Creamery Organized in Growing City
Messrs Sturgis and Simmons organized a stock creamery with about sixty two shareholders. S L Gibson was named chairman, F G Peters secretary, committees appointed for nominating bylaws and building, and two lots purchased from L C Lantz for the new plant. The piece urges a local canning factory as additional opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Sturgis and Simmons
S. L. Gibson
F. G. Peters
A. E. Lambert
Herbert C. Bailey
John Gable
Jas. Neet
J. D. Langdon
A. M. Elliott
H. B. Johnson
Walter Prather
L. C. Lantz
Hung jury retried in September in Browning Browning case
Last Thursday in Chillicothe Judge Davis presided over the Willis vs city of Browning case for a $20,000 sidewalk fall. Witnesses described a hole and broken boards on the east side. Court adjourned to 8:30 Friday as the jury prepared to decide in the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Chillicothe
Davis
Willis
John W. Clapp
Our City
E. B. Fields
Col
Scott Miller
Sen. Hudson
Messrs. Taylor and
Titt
Mill of Justice
Miss Willis
James Willis
R. W. Whaley
R. L. Gibson
R. W. Russell
Wm. Harvey
W. C. Ingram
Guy Adams
A. M. Elliott
J. E. Marvin
G. W. Knnfong
H. B. Johnson
R. M. Calhoun
A. N
Medals Awarded At School Reading and Spelling Contest
At the opera house on Saturday night B D Bolling awarded a gold medal to Marjorie Rinehart for best spelling in the second intermediate department. Lorence Fields won the grammar medal with Doris Harvey taking second prize a silver dollar. J M Wattenbarger presented prizes as a crowded audience applauded. No boys competed in the reading contest urging local boys to try next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Bolling
Marjorie Rinehart
Simmons
C. M. Thornton
Doris Harvey
Vesta Sayers
Caroline Biswell
Preservation of America
Eunice Lawrence
Lincoln
Florence Fields
Lorence Fields
J. M. Wattenbarger
Browning
Speller
Roy Miller
Gospel Brigade to open meetings at First M. E. Church
The Ayers Hillborn Union Gospel Brigade will begin a series of meetings at the First M E Church this city Saturday night April 23. They come highly recommended and have done good works in other places. They preach the gospel in the good old fashioned way not tied to any denomination. All invited to the opening service Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayers—Hillborn Union Gospel Brigade
M. E
Prices for Bran Shorts and Corn Offer from Knifong
The note advertises fresh bran and shorts and No 2 corn in a carload option. It invites readers to inquire for current prices with contact to J. D. Knifong at 242.
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J. D. Knifong
Hats Dominate Kollasch Millinery Merchants
Kollasch millinery unveils latest hat styles and selections. Shoppers explore wide ranges of women's and men's hats, including bonnets, fedoras, and decorative caps. Store highlights seasonal colors and new arrivals for the upcoming week.
Celebrated Birthday of Mrs Mary Gable at Fishback Home
Last Thursday relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fishback to celebrate Mrs Mary Gable eighty six birthday. The event drew many of Linn counties pioneers and relatives from nearby families including John Gable W E Davis Lizzie Gable J T Hooker Thos Bennett and others. Guests enjoyed an excellent dinner and recalled happy days as they wished her many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gable
John Fishback
John Gable
W. E. Davis
Davie Johns
Enoch Hooker
Lizzie Gable
Laclede
J. T. Hooker
Jane Burwell
Thos. Bennett
James Bennett
J. B. Store
Rebecca
Gable
Wimmers-Conley Wedding Held in Browning
Miss Daisy Conley wed H. B. Wimmers of Omaha at Mr W P Carters Browning home on Monday April 18 at 1 30 Rev Truax Linneus officiated. The couple received well wishes and left for their new home amid a rice shower at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Carter
Browning
Daisy Conley
H. B. Wimmers
Omaha
Nebraska
Rev
Truax
Linneus
Miss Conley
Mr. Wimmers
Browning Public School Board Meets for Teacher Elections
The Browning Public School board of directors will gather on Thursday April 28 to elect teachers for the end year. J. E. Marvin serves as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Public School
J. E. Marvin
Flour and garden tools offered by Peters Pro Co and A Jones
Peters Pro Co advertises flour prices at 1.25 to 1.45 per sack with prity and OK grades. Garden plows and repair services promoted by A Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Pro Co
O. K
No. 7
Maedland
A. Jones
Movement to add a Centerville Brookfield passenger train
Residents along the C B and Q line from Brookfield to Centerville petition for an additional Centerville to Brookfield passenger train with a return run at night to connect with St. Louis trains The Brookfield Commercial Club backs the proposal predicting profitable service and land value gains even if the train is later removed after a trial Stakeholders expect improved travel and increased road patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. and Q
Brookfield
Centerville
St. Louis
Commercial Club
Snow Storm Spoils Fruit Prospects and Spelling Pride
A weekend snow storm froze temperatures risking fruit kill while heavy snow melted on contact. Farmers fear crop damage if cold persists. spring warmth has advanced fruit growth. Roy Miller, the local spelling star, received gifts after a school effort to celebrate his contest performance.
Injured by a cow on Saturday morning
Mrs. Harvey was knocked down and stamped by a cow in the lot Saturday morning. She suffered a head gash and possible leg fracture as neighbors drove the animal away. A doctor treated her at home, and she is recovering as well as could be expected.
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Wm Harvey
P. E. O. Society Meets at Mrs. Duncan Home
Chap V P E O Society gathered at Mrs. Mattie Duncan's home on Wednesday afternoon April 13. Members present included Mesdames Ivah Fleming Etta Smith Louie Duncan Minnie Duncan Jennie Epperson Mary Van Wye Mattie Duncan Bertha Tomlin and Hermin Adams. Quotes from the Constitution were read and a Course in English for the coming year was decided. Adjournment set for two weeks with Mrs. Louie Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. P. E. O. Society
Mattie Duncan
Mesdames Ivah Fleming
Etta Smith
Louie Duncan
Minnie Duncan
Jennie Epperson
Mary van Wye
Bertha Tomlin
Hermin Adams
Boots and Men Similitude in Valley Farmer Rhetoric
A Valley Farmer compares boots and men through parallel phrases about wear, care, and aging. The piece notes boots and men share fates when soaked, wrinkled, or well heeled, and that both need partners to count, reflecting rural speaker values.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Browning Creamery
Gospel Brigade
Kollasch
Wimmers-Conley
Train
Boy Speiler
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