New Buildings Reported by Browning Lumber Dealers
Browning lumber dealers list ongoing projects including Frank McMichael of Haseville building a dwelling, W R Smith east of Pardi Jos Riddle two story dwelling, E Maxey of Cora a dwelling, RE Prather a barn with cement foundation, Byron Schrock an addition to a dwelling, Ed Pulliam of Purdin a residence, and John Brum paugh new porches for a dwelling.
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Browning Lumber Dealers
Frank McMichael
Haseville
W. R. Smith
Pardi Jos Riddle
E Maxey
Cora
RE. Prather
Byron Schrock
Dwelli Ed Pulliam
Purdin
John Brumpaugh
Unclear Harris murder case eyed after coroner verdict
Coroner Dr Van Wye conducts post mortem on M Emma Snapp remains killed at Harris July 17. Local relatives and many nearby residents doubt the coroner jury verdict that she died from a horse strike. Prosecution attorney has worked on the case for days as body was reinterred. relatives plan to pursue murder charges.
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van Wye
Emma Snapp
Harris
Weather Report For Week Ending August 13 1906
Weekly weather summary notes mean temperatures near normal with slight eastern cool and western warmth. Sunshine percentage high with copious showers except northwest. Max temperatures mostly under 93 degrees except some eastern southern western counties. Nights warmer than usual with minima around 61 to 69 degrees. Odd note about a barrel sugar mix up and a person named Clay Jones.
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Wester
Central
Owabera
Real Estate Transfers Aug 11 1906 Milan and surrounding areas
Week ending Aug 11 1906 transfers listed from Miller and Higgins Milan Mo. includes Keyser to Novinger lot Green Cut le for 200, McNabb to Lysenvill tract Osgood for 190, Murphy to Campbell Greencastle lot 1000, Campbell to Murphy Green City lot 9500, Payne to Way 33934 acres Secs 9 10 220 2.90, Lane to Holliday Pollock lots 75, Holliday to Wallace Pollock lots 200, Cady to Balls 34 interest in 100 acres Secs 5 6 62 21 1500, Bush to Kidwell Glen City tract 500.
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Annie F Murphy
Husb
M E Campbell
Greencastle
Frank Lane
Samuel J Holliday
Pollock
S J Holliday
T E Wallace
Jared Cady & Wi
James M Balls
Bush & Wi
Frederick A Kidwell
Glen City
Pleasant evening of games and dinner with visitors
The O C Club entertained the VII O U Club and guests Eva Turner and J Roy Mairs at the park on Monday. Activities included tennis and croquet then a dinner with wooden trays and utensils. The only blemish was J timer White’s departure for Denver the next day.
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VII O. U. Club
the Park
Eva Turner
Linneus
J. Roy Mairs
Eee Oe I. C. Club
J. Timer White
Denver
Colorado
Folk speech at log rolling outlines reform era
Governor Folk spoke at a log rolling gathering, outlining reforms for Missouri. He praised reformers, warned that without law enforcement the state would fail, and proposed a state excise commission to revoke licenses for violations. He stressed that liquor interests must not override state law, and that cities like St Louis Kansas City and St Joseph require strong enforcement.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Attempt to Wreck a Train Near Browning
A stock train was forced to dodge a thin tie and two iron brake shoes placed on the track a mile south of Browning. One brake shoe broke the rail and the other knocked free, risking a disaster on the 6:50 arrival train carrying six to seven hundred people including the state governor. No clue to the culprit. officials weigh possibilities from boys at play to a deliberate act, with harsh calls for punishment if a man was responsible.
Wanderer’s longing for Missouri haunts a drifting farmer
A Monroe County Appeal essay recalls how a restless man leaves Missouri for Kansas Colorado and Texas chasing gold and new land only to crave home again. Memory paints the old farm in vivid, affectionate detail, showing how longing outlasts travel. The piece ends with a line about waking from a dream of wandering.
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Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Texas
Happy
Monroe County
Log Rolling Picnic Draws Ten Thousand Quietly
A light shower morning gave way to a large Browning crowd for the Log Rolling picnic. From eight to ten thousand attended, with no disturbances or arrests reported. Governor Folk spoke to an attentive audience as bands, chairs, and a parade highlighted the day. Logs, drills, and a Browning victory in the late ball game marked the event.
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Forester
Browning
Linneus
Laclede
Shatter
Maggie Alexander Dead in Apple Tree Tragedy
Maggie Alexander daughter of Alex Chapel was found dead under an apple tree after apparently consuming carbolic acid. Her sister had planned an ice cream party with her earlier that day and breakfast search uncovered the body with a burned mouth and a bottle nearby.
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Maggie Alexander
AL HS Alex Chapel
Uniter An
Mortis
Maggie
Sampson Wind Mills Sold by F Reynolds & Co
Sampson wind mills are sold by F Reynolds and Company. The listing notes best by test and implies a sale completed through the local supplier. The brief item highlights a business transaction involving wind mill equipment.
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Sampson Wind Mills
F. Reynolds & Co
Teachers Examination in Milan August 24 and 25
The final yearly teachers examination will be held in Milan on August 24 and 25. Applicants must be ready at 7 30 each morning. The subject order: Friday Geography Grammar Algebra Spelling Language Arithmetic Literature. Saturday Reading Civil Government U S History Science Physiology Pedagogy Advanced History.
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Milan
U. S
Hay Fever and Summer Colds Advertised
An elderly advertisement claims Fol ey's Honey and Tar relieves difficult breathing and heals inflamed air passages for hay fever and summer colds. The text mentions a yellow package and a name L. C. Lantz.
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Beneft
Foley
L. C. Lantz
Musical Recital Impresses In Club Rooms
Mrs Vanseggan and her class hosted a highly successful evening in the 1 and 0 Club rooms last night. About twenty selections were played, all rendered in fine style, with around fifty guests in attendance and expressing pleasure at the entertainment.
The Force Of Enthusiasm Inspires Great Achievements
The piece argues that enthusiasm drives achievement across fields from engineering to art. It likens inspired machinists to engines and declares firm resolution turns possibility into reality, invoking Napoleon and Rembrandt as exemplars of passionate pursuit powering mastery.
Public Sale Near Mundell Bros Farm Details
An auction at the O. H. Mun farm five miles southeast of a drowning grain site will feature 24 horses, 44 ewes, hay, corn, and other farm property. Winds of summer sway the ripen dell as public sale preparations proceed.
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Mundell Bros
O. H. Mun
Trugh
Cemetery cleanup meeting at Enterprise Cemetery
All interested in the Enterprise Cemetery will meet there Thursday August 23 at 8 o'clock with tools to clean up the graveyard. H. B. Jonson.
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Enterprise
Local mill advertises ship and bran quantities
An old classifieds note offers ship and bran from a locally made mill. It promises special rates for large quantities and is signed with initials HF.
Money to Loan and Farm Sales Rep by Geo W Stephens
Geo W Stephens represents I Life Insurance Company and offers loans at 6 to 8 percent with 1 percent commission. Other options include 1 2 and 6 percent rates without commission. Offices invite patrons to choose and consider farm sales with small commissions.
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Geo. W. Stephens
I Life Insurance Company
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Weather Report
Clay Jones
Miller & Higgins
Jacob T Keyser
James A Novinger
Green
Win C McNabb
Martin Lysenvill
Osgood, Mo
Campbell
City
James Payne
Arthur D Way
Folk
Governor Folk
Senator Fields
Abi
Ernor
Linneus and
Lode
Brookfield
R. K. Smith
Woodcraft
Smith
Truman A. Plantz
The
Modern Woodmen
Ottawa
Illinois
R. M. Tunnell
Maggie “Alexander
A.L. Brown
Enthu
Aun
Napoleon
Engine Room
Rembrandt
H. B. Jonson
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