Roger and Purdin Split Duel on Heisman Diamond
Mutual agreement set the game on Heisman diamond Tuesday with a small crowd. Roger and Purdin featured batteries Ford and Rogers versus Warren Smith and Neely. late in the ninth Claude Lovell hit a fly that Moore muffed, allowing the runner from third to score and end the game.
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Ford
Rogers
Roger
Warren
Smith
Neely
Purdin
Claude Lovell
Moore
Ball Team Secures Ground With Mrs Heisman Agreement
The committee announced a contract with Mrs Hattie Heisman to secure the playing ground for this season. It bans Sunday games and Sunday practices on the diamond and warns others to keep off. The haying season ends soon, enabling the team to reorganize and train for winning games with public support.
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Hattie Heisman
Memorian of Charlotte May Thompson at Browning
In memory of Charlotte May Thompson who died July 20 1909 at Browning Missouri daughter of Mr and Mrs J Thompson. She was a member of the M E C South Sunday school for nine years and organist for three years. The Browning Sunday school expresses sorrow and extends sympathy to the bereaved family Inez Capp Dasie Phillips Kathryn Knifong.
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Browning
Charlotte May Thompson
J. Thompson
Lottie
M. E. C. South Sunday School
Chris‘ain Grace
Inez Capp
Dasie Phillips
Kathryn Knifong
Parson Receives Unlucky Thirteen Check
On the first of the week Rev. A. C. Spencer received check No. 13 from the Brookfield District Conference secretary. It was for $13.13 dated July 23 a Friday. He hurried to the bank to rid himself of the so called unlucky sum. Three thirteens appeared in total.
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A. C. Spencer
Brookfield District Conference
Thoodoo
Skiddoo
Runaway horse causes downtown delivery scare
Excitement rose Thursday evening as Peters Produce Co's wagon was pulled off by a runaway horse that fled through Main Street, looping by Whaley drug store and Peoples Bank before returning to its stable. the wagon was repaired. Missouri's August 16 anti cigarette law bans sales to minors and applies to smokers under 18 in public places, with fines and information rewards. Other laws begin August 15, including a misdemeanor for drinking whiskey on a train.
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Peters Produce Co
Whaley J Drug Store
Peters Grocery Store
Iwest
Peoples Bank
Main Street
G. W. Peters
Missouri
Milan Fair Sets August Dates for Sixth Annual Event
The Milan Merchants Fair announces its sixth annual event for August 24 through 27. Premiums total about $3000 for racing, with agricultural prizes larger than ever. new sheep and hog pavilion and other improvements planned. Catalogues are available for farmers to enter farm products.
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Merchants Fair Announcement
Milan
Boy Hurt In Hunting Accident Near Lindley
On Charley McCauley’s farm near Lindley a rabbit hunt ended in danger when a companion’s target gun bullet glanced off a hard object and struck McCauley’s son on the forehead. The boy lost consciousness briefly while the companion fainted at the scene.
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Lindley
Charley McCauley
McCauley
Laredo
County school opening plan and cleaning day urged
The county superintendent proposes an educational meeting before opening the schools, possible on August 25th and 26th, to discuss organization grading and study plans. If dates differ locally, all schools should open the same day, with September 6th named as suitable. Howard A. Gass designates September 4th as Cleaning up Day for all schools. communities urged to gather at 9 a.m. for house and yard cleaning and to ensure clean water. Kirksville Business College.
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Howard A. Gass
Meadville Chautauqua Week Set for Aug 21 29
Meadville hosts a nine day Chautauqua starting August 21 with daily programs and social events. Last year about a thousand campers filled the White City and organizers expect even more this year. Browning residents may attend two day sessions and return home each night if desired. Special trains run from Browning on Sunday August 22 and Friday the 22nd.
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Meadville
Pla
White City
Browning
Chautauqua
Special Trains to Meadville From Browning Schedule
Meadville Chautauqua Association runs two excursions from Browning to Meadville on August 22 and August 27. Depart Browning 8:30 a.m. with stops at Purdin 8:43 Linneus 9:00 Laclede 9:20, arriving Meadville 9:35. Return from Meadville at 9:10 p.m. arriving Browning about 10:15 p.m.
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Meadville Chautauqua Association
Browning
Meadville
Purdin
Linneus
Laclede
Pie Social by the M. E. C. 8S ladies successful
On Saturday night the ladies of the M. E. C. 8S hosted a pie social on the parsonage lawn to benefit the church. The band provided music and the attendance was large with a solid financial success.
Farm loan offer from Milan Real Estate and bank
A local agricultural loan pitch invites potential borrowers to secure the best rate and terms. Milan Real Estate Co. and Citizens International Bank in Milan Missouri urge interested parties to respond promptly.
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Milan Real Estate Co
Citizens International Bank
Milan, Mo
City Pound Lockup Notice to Neighbors
City Marshal Wm Harvey warns residents who let horses and cows loose at night that livestock will be locked in the city pound. This notice serves as a reminder and enforcement precaution.
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Wm. Harvey
Cemetery cleanup volunteers gather at Hoover Cemetery Saturday
Notice invites all interested to meet at Hoover Cemetery on Saturday August 21 for cleanup. Ladies Aid of the M. E. church served cream and cake on the lawn at the Calhoun home. Proceeds fund new cement walks. Bring butter and cream to H. C. Bailey.
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Hoover Cemetery
M. E. Church
J. A. Calhoun
Milan daily items recall locals and fairs and commerce
Kirksville Business College is noted as a contact point while Moline wagons appear at Flem ing s. E R Hatch travels to Chicago. S P Pond Co sets farm prices and buys poultry butter eggs and cream. Numerous residents visit relatives attend fairs and plan travel. The Milan fair dates August 24 25 26 and 27 are announced with expected larger crowds and improved bank facilities.
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S. P. Pond & Co
Reeves and McCallister
Milan
Pond & Co
Browning
L. Peaveler
North Salem
Oklahoma
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Kirksville
Business. College
H. C. Bailey
Kirksville Business College
Fleming’s
E. R. Hatch
Chicago
D. S. Smith
C. E. Rinehart
St. Louis
Winfield Evens
Seattle
Caroline Biswell
Brookfield
Brookfield Fair
J. M. Sitton
M. E. C. South
F. J. Alspach
P. G. Brumbough
Roy Hicks
Slater
Chas. Campbell
Jennie McKibben
A. M. Summers
Etta Kirkpatrick
Mandy McCarty
Nebraska
C. C. Cotter
Warren McClelland
Loren
Chillicothe
Jenkins
W. J. Sloan
Dr. Hanna
Optician
John W. Johnson
St. Joe
F. L. Biswell
Owen Stewart
Grant Reger
Laura Jessee
Harrison Jerome
Near Green City
Mrs. C. Jerome
College Mound
J.J. Tallman
Silas and
George Jones
A. W. Cotter
West Plaines
S. W. Rauch
Dallas
Texas
W. C. Cassity
Mildred Hunter
Teddy
Kansas City
D. B. Hunter
Clara Fields
Miss Frances
Frank Wiley
Central Business College
Sedalia
Grover C. Jessee
Gage
Okla
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