Little Miss Harriet Crookshanks obituary and local notices
Obituary for Harriet Elizabeth Crookshanks born December 18 1895 died August 12 1909 aged 13 years recounts her faith in Christ and role in Sunday school and Epworth League. Funeral at Morris Chapel conducted by Rev E M Capp, burial at Morris Chapel cemetery. Also notes on Sumner ball game and local sports chatter around August events.
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Harriet Elizabeth Crookshanks
J. R
Mattie Crookshanks
Bessie
Eugene
Christ
League
Morris Chapel
E. M. Capp
Morris Chapel Cemetery
Epworth League
For Sale Restaurant Bakery and Confectionary
For sale a good restaurant bakery and confectionary in Milan Missouri. The business offers annual earnings of 1500 to 2000 dollars with terms of half cash on time or trade for farm land. Slack Brothers handle the listing.
Milan Fair Set for Four Big Days in August
Milan prepares for Aug 24 to 27 with balloon ascensions by A R Dillinger and two $100 purses for ball games. Unionville faces Novinger Tuesday with the Milan winner to meet Milan Wednesday. Racing promises top entries and liberal purses as management aims to break even, not profit.
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Milan
A. R. Dillinger
Unionville
Novinger
Moonlight Party in Heisman Grove Reported Enjoyed
A Moonlight party was held in Heisman grove last Wednesday night with many ladies and gentlemen in attendance. Ice cream cake and lemonade were served, the band played excellent music, and attendees returned to town after a very pleasant time.
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Heisman Grove
LeaperR-RecorpD visitor tours Milan furniture store
A Milan visit by a LeaperR-RecorpD representative highlighted C A Schoene’s extensive stock. The showroom included rugs valued near 700 dollars and a well stocked carpet room. Schoene, a licensed embalmer and undertaker, demonstrated a full line of furniture from rockers to bedsteads, with $500 worth of furniture recently sent to Kansas City.
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Leaperr-Recorpd
Milan
C. A
Schoene
Long Isles
Kansas City
Relay Races at Merchant's Fair Offer 50 Dollar Purse
The Merchant's Fair Association presents a relay style race where each contestant rides two horses for a half mile each after switching saddles at the word go. A $50 purse is divided 60 to 23 to 15 percent among the top three. Races run Wednesday and Thursday, with one attendant per contestant allowed to handle the horses.
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Merchant’s Fair Association
Jon
Theft at the rack and farm equipment pranks
Local farmers report persistent thefts at the rack including hitch reins wheels and even a buggy wheel taken while owners are away. Horses are ridden off and left tired, nuts removed to cause wheel failures. Residents urge officers and neighbors to halt these lawless acts and bring perpetrators to justice.
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Haveves
Two Freak Colts At Milan Farm Cause Curiosity
Nature shows two freak colts on a Roger-area farm. One born without a tail, the other with a five foot appendage joined to a hind foot near the knee. Both are well formed aside from the anomaly. Mr. Musgrave plans to exhibit the two at the Milan fair.
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Roger
Musgrave
Milan Fair
Milan
Buggy Wheel Stolen From Ora Bennett Saturday Night
Ora Bennett reported a wheel was taken from his buggy Saturday night. A lantern was secured but no trace of the wheel was found before going to press. Ora considers offering Hicksville Business College as a remedy.
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Ora Bennett
Ora
Sunday Excursion To Meadville Chautauqua Train
Meadville Chautauqua organizes an excursion from Browning to Meadville on Sunday August 22. The train departs Browning at 8 30 a m and returns Meadville at 9 10 p m. A program includes the Novinger Band concerts Gospel songs by Jubilee Singers an address by Dr Monroe Markley and lecture by L B Wickersham. Enjoy a day at the Chautauqua with the crowd.
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Meadville
Ordinance 33 Prohibits Playing in Streets Citywide
The ordinance forbids anyone in the city from playing games or engaging in any sport or activity on streets alleys avenues or public places that might scare horses injure passengers hinder vehicle passage or damage property. Violators are guilty of a misdemeanor.
Chapter V Meeting Review and August Social
Chapter V met Wednesday August 11 at the pleasant home of Mrs. Cornelia Harmon. Despite the heat nine members attended the call and reviewed two years of Bible work and papers on the birth of Jesus and Solomon's Temple. Afterward they were entertained at the Ice Cream parlor by President Mrs. Sloan. Next meeting will be August 25 with Mrs. Jennie Epperson.
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Cornelia Harmon
Jesus
Solomon’s Temple
Sloan
Jennie Epperson
White Oaks Fans Travel to Purdin for Narrow Loss
White Oak baseball team and supporters traveled to Purdin to face Purdin Shafter. The game stayed close with White Oaks leading through eight innings tied at five. Purdin pulled ahead in the ninth, scoring two runs to win the contest.
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White Oak
Purdin
Purdin- Shafter
Purdin Boys
Cement Tile for Drain Tile Prices at Neet and Haggard
Local supplier Neet and Haggard announces fresh stock of four inch drain tile. Customers urged to visit for current prices and availability.
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Neet and Haggard
Farms For Sale By C M Thornton
Property sale notice invites inquiries for farms and related properties. C M Thornton invites buyers or exchangers to contact for details on sale or exchange options regarding farm land and accompanying holdings.
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C. M. Thornton
Free Trip Prize Contests For Missouri Readers
The Twice a Week Republic of St Louis offers a three day trip to St Louis during the Centennial celebration October 5 6 and 7 to one contestant from each Missouri county who accumulates the most contest points by September 25. Each county winner receives 20 cash for hotel expenses plus 20 commission per subscription, round trip railroad fare paid, a Seeing St Louis automobile trip, theater tickets for three nights, and a chance at a upright piano. Eligible are all Missouri residents.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Republic
Ad drives the top trader in the West and a ball accident
The piece contrasts ad driven greed with fair trade. It notes McKinley Meyers’ accident on Tuesday at Heisman diamond while playing ball. He was knocked down while holding a base and injured, but by Wednesday morning was reported to be recovering nicely.
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Sumner
Frank Northcott
G. W. Anderson
West
Brookfield
Linneus
McKinley Meyers
Buggy Accident Sidelines Man After Team Flees
Saturday Jesse Dodson sat in his buggy before H. C. Bailey's produce house when his team suddenly bolted. The runaway stopped after the tongue broke free, throwing Dodson into the street but causing no further damage.
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Jesse Dodson
H. C. Bailey
Mr. Dodson
Browning Meets Purdin in Heisman Diamond Showdown
Browning and Purdin prepare for a Saturday game at Heisman diamond. Both squads bolster rosters as Henry powers the lineup. Fans are invited to watch the anticipated clash and witness steady improvements from both sides.
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Purdin
Browning
Henry
Clerk R B Thomas Visited Oklahoma on Relatives Trip
R B Thomas, formerly a clerk for Fell and Co, is in Oklahoma visiting relatives since Sunday. He is away from his duties during the trip.
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R. B. Thomas
Fell and Co
Oklahoma
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Tige
Sumner Stars
Neely
Grover
Pete Wyatt
Slack Brothers
C.A. Schoene
Adust
Hicksville Business College
White Oaks
Browning Vs
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