North Salem Township Board Hears Levy and Road Poll Issue
North Salem township meeting at Clerk W. W. Jones office on April 17 approves a 15 cent levy and a 3 day poll tax for able bodied male citizens 21 to 50 for public roads. Mortis of Sullivan county praised as a tutor while Bertha teaches in town. Deskins schedules public sale of 8S farm east of North Salem this Saturday as locals discuss early and late corn planting.
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Mortis
Sullivan County
Way
Bertha
Township Board
North Salem
W. W. Jones
J. Head
Deskins
R. Deskins
Grove Farmers Begin Planting Week Amid Mishaps
The item notes farmers starting plantation week with mixed stories. Johnson had a bad accident this week while haying, breaking an arm. Dr. Roy Whaley and Otto are reported improving. Oge Foster of Purdin visited Harvey on Sunday and attended at the Grove. Roy Crowdis, William Brown, Ralph and Loren Elwi nday are mentioned along with local groves and nearby farms.
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Johnson
Roy Whaley
Otto
Oge Foster of
Purdin
Harvey
the Grove
Milan Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Opel Joe Mairs and daughter Lillian made a Milan business trip Monday. James Sevier and wife visited Allen Dunlap's Sunday. Myrtle Franklin was the guest of Winnie Sevier Sunday. Mrs. Troyer and daughter were Milan visitors Monday. Rev. Royston to preach at Zion Saturday night and Sunday morning. Wiley Taylor and wife and daughter Nellie visited Harley Fraxier's Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Blackman attended the Ford Warner wedding at Trenton last Wednesday. Ellis Jones and family spent Sunday at James Talbert's. I. B. Christy's family returned from Scott City Kansas Friday. Bertha Lawrence was the Sunday guest of Hynda Sayers. John Yardley and family with Mrs. Sarah Bischman and Alice attended Russell Franklin's baby funeral Monday at Deep Springs.
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Joe Mairs
Lillian
Milan
James Sevier
Allen Dunlap
Myrtle Franklin
Winnie Sevier
Troyer
Royston
Zion
Wiley Taylor
Nellie
Harley Fraxier
James
Talbert
S. I. B. Christy
Scott City
Kansas
Bertha Lawrence
Hynda Sayers
John Yardley
Sarah Bischman
Alice
Russell Franklin
Deep Springs
Resolutions of Respect for H A Atkins
A local lodge honors H A Atkins who died April 19 1907. Resolutions express sorrow, sympathy to his wife and family, request 30 day mourning, and authorize copies to be published and filed in lodge and community records.
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H. A. Atkins
Atkins
Beit
Locust Valley Lodge No
Tamd
Summer time find prompts a quiet dime mystery
A brief note records a 3 day stretch in old summer time, mentions a dime discovery, and references Biden's implied involvement in a cryptic, nostalgic moment.
Ancient wooden harness homes draw curious visitor
Over one hundred years old, Mr. High Peckett of Humphreys visited town Monday with a pair of wooden homes on his harness. He said they were made in Kentucky and used in driving here. He values them highly and would not sell at any price.
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High Peckett
Humphreys
Local notes from South Sullivan area dated week start
Mary Watson visited Ruth Shepherd and Alpha Tauber from Kirksville Normal is at home. Uncle Hiram Adkins died south of Roger after weeks of illness. burial at Schrock cemetery with Sea man Lodge 126A F and A M. Joseph Nickell moves to the country to farm. John Taylor trades farm for stock in Milan and Furgeson stock at Cora, planning consolidation at Cora.
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John Taylor
Milan
Cora
L. V. Taylor
Hiram Adkins
Roger
Schrock Cemetery
Seaman Lodge No. 126A. F. & A. M
Atkins
Cortelyou reform eyed to ease baggage inspections on arrival
Washington Letter reports Secretary Cortelyou plans to modify baggage rules for arriving steamship passengers. He aims to drop declarations and on dock inspections, reducing delays and humiliations noted by travelers returning from abroad. The reform would ease the current system beloved by ship lines and feared by travelers.
Graduating Exercises Draw Solid Attendance at Opera House
The graduation exercises last Friday at the Opera House drew a large crowd. Miss Lila Fleming delivered a fine self essay while Prof. A B Warner gave the class address. The Glee Club and Miss Clair Calhoun’s solo received praise as the faculty’s year’s work was commended.
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Opera House
Lila Fleming
A. B. Warner
Kirksville Normal
Glee Club
Clair Calhoun
Warner
Browning
Fresh Home made Light Bread Daily at Uxton's
Daily fresh light bread offered at Uxton's bakery. The notice highlights homemade quality and daily availability.
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Uxton’s
Public Sale At S R Deskins Farm Near North Salem
Public auction at S R Deskins farm 12 miles southeast of North Salem on Saturday April 27. Items include four to five year old work horses, a three year old horse, hogs, brood sow, yearling heifer, milk cows with calves, buggy, wagon, harness, corn, native lumber, and household furniture. Harry Deskins.
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S. R. Deskins Farm
North Salem
Harry Deskins
Mrs Summers Showcases Elegant Hat Line
Mrs Summers displays a charming collection of hats, highlighting stylish designs and quality materials. The display emphasizes versatility for formal and casual occasions and reflects a refined millinery taste.
Don’ts for Parents Promoting Reciprocal Duty to Children
A columnist outlines parental guidelines stressing respectful, patient responses to children's questions and the importance of keeping promises. The piece urges mutual duties, warning against dismissive attitudes that erode trust and prompt children to doubt adults.
Pleasant Evening Auction at Fleming Residence
About twenty two guests attended a Thursday evening gathering hosted by Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Fleming. The event featured a flower welcome in white carnations and jonquils, an auction of articles with beans for money, prizes for top bidders, a mental contest won by Mr. Lee Duncan, and a two course luncheon.
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C. A. Fleming
P. E. 0. Society
Vanwye
Lee Duncan
Preent
City guest departs amid cheerful, cryptic remarks
Last Thursday evening the city hosted a guest who left quietly for parts unknown in peace. The writer notes the visitor was an angel unawares and jokes that Browning may not be troubled by the presence again, while hinting at an upcoming board bill from the aldermen.
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Parta
Browning
Board of Alderman
Buxton Grocer Ad Mentions Tellico Commerce
The Buxton grocery page references Tellico in an advertisement, signaling a product line or supplier tied to the town. It notes offerings and prices typical of a local shop serving residents with everyday goods.
Telephone Directory Published In Leader Record
This week the Leader Record printed 500 copies of the telephone directory. Names and numbers are arranged alphabetically with ring letters for each section. The telephone board aims to provide each subscriber with a directory and ensure adherence to its instructions.
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Telephone Board
Brunswick youth killed by Wabash train in yards
A 19 year old named Price was killed in Brunswick yards by Wabash passenger train no 4 last Sunday night. He and several other boys were beating their way from Kansas City to Toledo riding on the blind baggage.
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Price
Wabash
Brunswick
Kansas City
Toledo
Ohio
Dennis and Venable wed in Des Moines at Methodist parsonage
Mr M E Dennis and Miss Bessie Venable were married at the Methodist parsonage in east Des Moines Iowa on Wednesday evening April 17. Dennis is a traveling salesman and Venable the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Venable of Browning. Venable has lived in Browning most of her life and is a 1905 high school graduate and a two year music teacher. The couple reside at 2407 Carpenter Ave Des Moines IA and their friends wish them long life and prosperity.
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M. E. Dennis
Bessie Venable
Methodist Parsonage
East Des Moines
Dennis
Miss Venable
Jas. Venable
Browning
Mr. Dennis
Mrs. Dennis
Carpenter Ave
Des Moines
Leader-Record
Police Court Adds Five Dollars to Relief Fund
A man named Friday rode a car from the depot to the factory and appeared before the Judge who admonished him as part of proceedings in the police court. The city added five dollars to the relief of humanity fund.
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Fund For the Relief of Humanity
Friday
Lifeorama at the Opera House Shows Earthquake Scenes
Halton Powell presents Lifeorama at the Opera House for three nights starting April 25. The display uses life motion, noise effects, and tons of rock and iron to depict a city in flames and earthquakes lasting twenty five minutes. The programme also includes vaudeville and colored opera acts with nightly changes.
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Halton Powell
Opera House
Golden Gate Park
Nick Carter
Faust
Mr. Blue Beard
Mrs. Blue Beard
Nicer Printed Cards Outshine Handwritten Samples
Printed cards look more refined than handwritten ones when writing quality varies. See our samples to compare the finish, spacing, and typography that elevate presentation and readability.
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Milbanks
Graham Rall
P.'S
Roy Crowdis
William Brown
Th Ralph and
Loren Elwinday
Gibson
Bart Lembert
Joe Johnson
Opel
South Sullivan
Mary Watson
Ruth Shepherd
Alpha Tauber
Robert Head
James Franklins
Emmitt Lantz
Roy
Taylors
Williams
Rev Christ
Lee
Joseph Nickell
Mr. Thompson
Bessie Cutberth
Allen Hall
Wyatt
Tom Brookishier
Brookshier
Ton Werereformers
The
Washington
Cortelyou
New York
Picayune
BuxTon’s
Buxton Grocer
Tellico
Our
Telephone
Mrs Summers
Ithite Cherries
Buxton
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