Obituary for James R. Keithley of Browning Missouri
James R. Keithley born October 20 1841 in Saint Charles County Missouri died August 13 1915 in Browning Linn County Missouri at 10 p m. He married Zerelda C Welsh on March 8 1863 and had eight children four boys and four girls with records of Eddie L James Emmett George D Mary M Margaret May Neely Virgie and Cordia. He was a longtime member and elder of the Keithley Congregation Church of Christ seven miles west of Browning and joined the Browning church in 1908. His wife suffers long illness and survives him. He was a devoted husband father elder and community citizen.
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James R. Keithley
Saint Charles County
Browning
Linn ‘County
Zerelda C. Welsh
Warren County
Eddie L. Keithley
James
Galt
Mary M. Starks
Denver
Colorado
Margaret
Fields
Lords House
Mons
Arch
Jones Music Co promotes high grade pianos at factory prices
Oakfield dealer Jones Music Co advertises high grade pianos at factory prices for the next four days. Trade in old instruments accepted with easy payments offered.
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Aiano
Jones Music Co
Oakfield
The Editor and You
A fragment discusses how editors treat writers and the consequences of hostile coverage. It questions editor-reader dynamics and warns against grudges forming from column actions. The faulty text references Macon Times and the idea of reputational harm growing over time.
The Editor’s Stance On Community Pride And Courtesy
The editor defends responsible journalism praising community achievement while condemning spiteful attacks. He urges restraint in publishing hurtful rumors, and highlights support for families in misfortune, death, or celebration, urging readers to emulate fair, compassionate coverage.
Entertaining Evening Hosts at Calhoun Residence
Mr and Mrs Hardie Calhoun hosted a 6 o clock dinner for friends last Friday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Will Dickinson Mr and Mrs Jas Neet Jr Mr and Mrs Guy Adams and Miss Bernice Bolling. Embroidery Club led by Miss Lillian Whaley had ten members and three visitors with Rolla Southern of Clifton Hill as guest of honor. Peach cream and meringues were served.
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Hardie Calhoun
Will Dickinson
Jas, Neet, Jr
Guy Adams
Bernice Bolling
Lillian’ Whaley
Embroidery Club
Lillian
Rolla Southern
Clifton Hill
Creamery Ice Cream Offers Pure Sweet Cream Treats
Why send away for your ice cream when you can get pure sweet cream ice cream made at the creamery. Guaranteed to be wholesome and to pass pure food inspection. Orders promptly filled, Prices reasonable. Give us a trial, Mrs. Nova Mundell, Prop.
Bev Gooch and Son Visit Brookfield on Sunday
Bev Gooch and her son visited Brookfield on Sunday, part of a local social or family outing. The brief note records their presence in regional society coverage without further details.
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Bev Gooch
Brookfield
Bank Robbery Foiled by Quick Thinking Brookfield Driver
Two men posing as Springfield travelers tried to rob Wheeler Savings Bank with Earnest Benway guiding a car scene to a field. Benway feigned car trouble and signaled to the bank, delaying the heist as the suspects fled toward the west near Finley School.
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Brookfield
Wheeler Savings Bank
Earnest Benway
McNamara
LaPierre
Ralph Whiteworth
Dan Conner
Springfield
Wheeler Bank
Rouse
Benway
Finley
The
Daily Argus
Misses Visit Purdin With Relatives This Sunday
Misses Ethel Pulliam and Gladys Woodworth visited Purdin this Sunday with relatives and friends, sharing time and greetings in a local gathering.
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Ethel Pulliam
Gladys Woodworth
Iover
Purdin
Foot Nearly Severs Patrick as Bees Attack Mowing Team
Ed Patrick of east of Green City escaped grave injury after a mowing machine struck his leg near a bumble bee nest. The sickle cut tendons and bone, but Dr. Herington treated the severe wound and Patrick is thought to keep the foot. Glenn Kent and A H Boehinger aided by bringing him to town.
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Ed Patrick
Green City
J. T. Quick Meadow
Mr. Patrick
Glenn Kent
A. H. Boehinger
Herington
Patrick
Safety First Drives Grade Crossing Removals Near Linneus
The rail line aims to remove crossings south of town to reduce auto accidents. A new road on the Dryden farm’s west side will be graded with culverts, funded half locally and half at Linneus, with the railroad covering the remaining cost. The court approved the grading and road opening soon.
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Linneus
Dryden Farm
Purdin Enterprise
Postal Violation Penalty Set At Two Hundred Dollars
Washington postal officials warn against removing mail from a box or office other than your own with a $200 penalty. The strict rule targets readers who take and fail to return misdelivered letters, urging caution to avoid legal trouble and freight of fines.
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Washington
Conductor Murray Saves Teen Girl on Train
Conductor Murray of No. 50 rescued an 18 year old LaPlata girl from a dangerous fate on Monday aboard the train, preventing a potentially fatal outcome.
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Murray
No. 50
Train Conductor Rescues Girl From Harmful Plan
On a La Plata to Atlanta leg a conductor helped a traveling man and a girl, who lacked fare, then found the girl had a ten dollar bill and planned to go to Moberly with the man. Police cooperation led to her return home and the man fled town.
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la Plata
Murray
Atlanta
Moberly
Macon Democrat
May Forfeit 2500 Over County Seat Highways
A Linn county citizen asked why funds for road improvements are not used on local roads. The state highway engineer replied that $2500 is available only if used on official county seat highways. Farmers endure poor roads while others favor the existing routes brailling the triangle of Brookfield Linneus and Laclede.
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Linn County
F. W. Buffum
Brookfield
Linneus
Laclede
Ladies Buxton Mun dell and Bernice B visit Kansas City millinery opening
Mesdames Buxton and Mundell and Miss Bernice B went to Kansas City Sunday to attend the millinery opening.
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Mesdames Buxton & Mundell
Miss Bernice B
Kansas City
Alligator Tours Reservoir With Barnet & Megrew’s Crowd
A drink dispenser at Barnet and Megrew’s drug store hosted about two dozen boys who released an alligator into a reservoir. The reptile swam and sunned itself, then returned to the water as the boys swam after it. A nearby dog scared off by the alligator fled, while the animal appears settled at its new home, according to the Standard.
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Barnet & Megrew’s
German Prisoners at Norfolk Navy Yard Work and Leisure
The Leader Record prints an article about German officers and sailors interned at the Norfolk navy yard. It describes their daily lives work and play and how they cultivate a large vegetable garden to feed themselves this winter.
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Leader
Norfolk Navy Yard
High Waters Recede Across Grand River Region
The river and tributaries began to recede Saturday after a season of frequent floods. A stream in the eastern county region was reported out over the bottoms fifteen times this season.
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Steenth
Grand River
Correction: Chas Seward Married to Mrs Morris
A note from last week corrects a misprint: Charles Seward was married to Mrs Morris, not Charles Og as previously stated. The record now reflects the accurate names in the union.
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Chas. Og
Mrs. Morris
Chas. Seward
Vaughn Kimber of Des Moines Iowa Visits
Vaughn Kimber of Des Moines Iowa was here. The note records a brief, unnamed visit by Kimber in this small town society snippet.
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Vaughn Kimber
Des Moines, Iowa
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