Chautauqua Program Delivers Varied Acts and Praise
A five day chautauqua featured the Drexler Fox Co violinist and pianist Mannlove as top entertainment along with Dr. Hopkins and Miss Hinton. Hon W I Noland of Minneapolis gave The Average Man lecture as audiences pressed into the large tent. The Venetian Guards band provided both afternoon and evening concerts and Supt R C Williams earned praise for fair dealing. The event drew many locals despite dust and dry weather and organizers aim to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexer-Fox Co
Ymond S. Drexler
Joseph Fox
Anlove
Dr. Hopkins
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Hopkins
Drexler-Fox
Mr. Manlove
Therexler-Fox
E Dollie McDonnell Pany
Miss Donnell
Goldsmith of News
Miss Hinton
Conrad
Grossman
W. I. Noland
Minneapolis
Mini
Minnesota
Noland
Miss Vinton
S. R. Vinton
Pagoda Land
Dr. Vinton
India
Venetian Guards
Chautauqua
Police Court Deals With Shiner Case And Auto Docket
J D Burwell, police judge, handled a busy stretch with an automobile docket on Wednesday and a shoe shiner intimidation case on Thursday. The accused received a jury trial, a small fine plus costs, but were released on behavior after a legal technical point. The city notes improvements in driver conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Burwell
Pioneer Mother Adelaid T. Anderson Fuller
Adelaid T. Anderson Fuller born October 27 1844 in Barber County Virginia died August 5 1913. She married Gayton W. Fuller April 9 1865. Nine children Lawson E Eudora A Melvin G Annettie S Jessie E Norma A Charley L Ross I Hinda A survive. Funeral at home by W. C. G. Potter with burial Hoover cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaid T. Anderson
Barber Co. Va
Gayton W. Fuller
Lawson E
Eudora A
Melvin G
Annettie S
Jessie E
Norma A
Charley L
Ross I
Hinda A
M. E. Church
Sullivan County
Sister Fuller
W. C. G. Potter
Hoover Cemetery
Drought Eases as Rain Returns to Hard-Hit Corn
The region suffered ten days of dry weather with hot winds hurting corn, especially early and hill varieties. Dust was extensive and fires sparked along rail lines. Early Monday the skies opened with rainfall, providing relief and renewed hope for farmers.
One Game Each at the Mags Diamond
Friday after the chautauqua program the Laclede team played a ball game at the Mags diamond. Batteries were Laclede Gering and Browning. Arnold Miclede won the first inning and our team made many errors as scores. The cone was a turning point as both teams played ball. Final score 7 to Way of Laclede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
Laclede
Mags
Gering
Browning
Arnold Miclede
Cone
Local teams clash as Laclede triumphs by sixteen runs
The same squads faced off with Laclede, Jones, Gering, and Kirk against Knight, Browning, Carter, and Moore. Laclede won 16 to 2 as locals surged ahead while visitors struggled to score. Crowd packed the stands both days and calls for better teamwork and head work grew louder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laclede
Jones
Gering
Kirk
Knight
Browning
Carter
Moore
Powell
Duncan
Locke
Entertains Club Honors Miss Rolla Southern
The embroidery club enjoyed a Monday afternoon honor for guest Miss Rolla Southern of Clifton Hill Missouri. Miss Lillian Whaley hosted with Miss Clair Calhoun Miss Flo Hunter performing and Mrs Hermia Adams reading. Out of town guests included Lulu Casper Queene City and Jo McKinley-Wady Kirksville. Dainty refreshments followed and guests left pleased with the pleasant profitable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Whaley
Rolla Southern
Lillian
Clair Calhoun
Flo Hunter
Hermia Adams
Clifton Hill
Lulu Casper
Queene City
Jo McKinley-Wady
Kirksville
Pet Whaley
Auto Crash Near Purdin Injures Wheatcraft Group
Thursday Roy Wheatcraft and four companions drove from Brookfield at high speed when a tire punctured. The car crossed a crossing, flipped, and righted itself then climbed a small tree. Wheatcraft was unconscious briefly but improving and reunion is expected in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wheatcraft
Brookfield
Purdin
Mr. Wheatcraft
Mrs J I Harmon Travels to Excelsior Span
Mrs J I Harmon journeyed to Excelsior Span with a frumble of plans. Mire Y By Baca accompanies her as they seek local visits and potential introductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Harmon
Excelsior Spane
Mire
Baca
Browning Missouri Adopts Evening Vehicle Lighting Ordinance
An ordinance requires vehicles operating after sunset in Browning, Missouri to display at least two front lamps and one rear red lamp visible from behind, with front lights visible for 200 feet. Violations are a misdemeanor carrying a fine of 1 to 25 dollars. Passed and approved August 6, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
City of
Browning
Missouri
Linneus Defeats Browning In Tight Linn County Game
Linneus beat Browning 3 to 2 in a best contest of the Linn county league. Grice pitched well and Barclay drove in two runs for Linneus, with Grice and Gray handling the battery. Earlier Bullets game also went to Linneus 6 to 3 in ten innings with Sanders and Browning on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Browning
Grice
Barclay
Gray
Carter
Moore
Bullets
Sanders
Fields
Mendota Block Coal Sold Through Peters Prod Co
The Peters Production Company announces exclusive agency for Mendota Block Coal this year with pricing in line with other town coals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendota
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Supt
R. C. Williams
Chautauqua Systems
Drouth Broken
Entertains Club
A. M. Elliott
F. G. Peters
Sylvester P.carr
COAL
Dr. Calland
Peters Hotel
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