15 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
The piece urges relentless effort, frugality, and grit to escape poverty. It contrasts workers who imitate with those who build, and warns against passive waiting for opportunity. It questions modern teachers and counsels recognizing a mother’s quiet sacrifice before loss.
Chauncey R Hayes born March 17 1842 in Homer Michigan enlisted 1862 in Detroit served as private in Company M 2d Michigan Cavalry under Sheridan. He died July 28 1912 in Caldwell Kansas at 1 20 pm after funeral at the Christian church led by Rev C M Myers. He left a wife Emma E Hayes and five children and three brothers. He was a Free Will Baptist, G A R Uptón Post 27 and Caldwell Masonic lodge member.
A moral essay on personal growth arguing that every person has latent talent and daily opportunities to improve character. It stresses that consistent effort strengthens virtue, while neglect causes decline, shaping enduring progress and transforming people toward goodness.
Meadville Chau tauqua program lists a full day of events on Sunday August 18 starting at 10:00 with a National Chautauqua Band and lectures by Dr. Thomas McClary and Hon. Richard Yates. Evening concerts feature the National Chautauqua Band and Orchestra with platform announcements and special train service from Browning to Meadville and return.
Last week’s returns show Cowherd losing to Major for governor while McKinley clinched the Republican nomination. Democrats polled heavily but Republicans underperformed in cities. Judge Rucker won the representative nomination. Sullivan County bonds for bridges were defeated as voters resist tax increases. Local scenes note late primary starts and a lively public debate over Single Tax and poll tax slogans.
The Browning School Board will award one year of tuition free in the high school to a student from Duncan Pleasant Hill or Enterprise townships who has graduated from public schools with a diploma. Four entries from a township are required and an examination will be held at the high school under Browning supervision.
The notice urges students to seize the opportunity, noting thirty six dollars in tuition and three students may gain extra work. Examinations were held last spring for Benton and Jackson townships with scholarships awarded. Watch next week's Leader-Record for the examination date.
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams entertained four tables for progressive whist honoring Miss Mary Wilcox of Linneus on a Saturday evening. Out of town guests included Mrs Minnie Duncan of Hereford Texas and Mr and Mrs Curt McCollum of Linneus. Fleming won the gentleman’s favor in a two handed game while three out of town ladies tied in the same number of progressions. Miss Wilcox drew the lucky straw for the favor. Dainty refreshments followed as guests departed for home.
The annual meeting of Sullivan county teachers will be held at Milan high school auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday August 28 and 29. The event is mandatory by law for all teachers and renewals require compliance with attendance rules. The program centers on the course of study and plans for the coming year.
Coal traders urge customers to lock in prices for soft coal as Peters Produce Co promotes ready supply and competitive rates for the coming winter season.
Sunday the children and grandchildren of Judge J. T. Fleming met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fleming in Linneus for a reunion. An excellent dinner was served and the afternoon included music and conversation about home ties. Attendees included Judge and Mrs. Fleming. F. A. Fleming. B. D. Bolling. C B. Fleming. J. R. Williams. J. J. Smith. C. A. Fleming. Bernice Bolling. J. P. Bolling. Mrs. J. H. Geach of Granville Ohio. and Beverly Bolling.
The list records recent new and renewal subscribers to the Leader-Record, naming Alden Kaifong Edward Kaifong Mrs. Abagail Wallace Mrs. C. H. Arbuckle E. A. Jones W. P. Gibson A. J. Schrock C. A. Sides Mrs. Frank Young Mrs. W. J. Wilson J. W. Lantz Mrs. Mary McCollum Wm. Hawkins E. A. Brown Ed Arnold M. E. Arnold Dan Haley F. S. Johnson Dan Havens and more, with their routes and home towns.
A political picnic east of North Salem drew a large audience with amusements for all ages. R. J. McCollum served as master of ceremonies. Sen. E. B. Fields spoke on Single Tax, a vital issue for the state. Rev. DeVoll of Milan followed as the next speaker.
Will Rinehart carries his arm in a sling after a horse fell on him. The incident occurred during the event, causing visible injury and prompting attention from onlookers.
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