Old Settlers Picnic and Local Baseball Notes
The 1926 Old Settlers picnic at Cora, led by G. M. Spencer, drew large crowds with speeches by Rev. L. V. Harmon and Ralph Lozier and balloon ascensions. A homecoming mood grew each year as the event expanded, with dancing and entertainment at night. The issue also covers a Browning team game day summary and upcoming Pollock game at City Park, with notes on attendance and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Cora
G. M.spencer
Sullivan County
L. V. Harmon
St. Joseph
Ralph Lozier
Carrollton
Spencer
Old Settlers Picnic at Linneus Draws Big Crowds
The Linn county Old Settlers picnic at Linneus ran Thursday and Friday with large attendance. H. J. Wiggington and D. B. Ormiston organized a varied program of music speeches and two ball games. Linneus beat Browning and Mendon to claim prizes, marking another year in Linneus history despite a Friday rain shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Linneus
Linn County
H. J. Wiggington
D. B. Ormiston
Browning
Mendon
Old Settlers 4
Browning Wins Close Game at Old Settler's Picnic
Browning defeated Linneuls in a hard fought ball game on opening day of the Old Settlers picnic. Lowe pitched steadily for Browning while Dillinger played through a sore hand. The umpire struggled with pitches, but the game proceeded in good form, marking a strong start to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Old Settler's
Linneuls
Old Settlers
Lowe
Dillinger
Facte
Head
Peaches Ready for Harvest Orders for Saturday Delivery
Red skin peaches are now ready at Hale's and Alberta to follow. Orchard price is $2.00 per bushel. Phone orders for Saturday delivery to Mrs. R. B. Jenkins in Browning, Missouri. Call 1241 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale’s
Alberta
Jenkins
Browning, Mo
Browning Beats Shelby In Big Sunday Baseball
Browning defeated Shelby with a large crowd attending. Stone and Brassfield starred for Browning as the batteries. B F Carr officiated as umpire and awarded prizes and demotions. Shelby played with the vigor of Browning’s previous New Boston matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Shelby
Browning Boys
Optometrist Dr Hanna to Visit Winigan and North Salem
Exclusive optometrist Dr Hanna will be at the Hotel in Winigan on Wednesday August 25 and at the Phone Office in North Salem on Thursday August 26 offering glasses and competitive prices to please customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winigan
Missouri
North Salem
Dr. Hanna
Lightning Destroys Two Barns South of City
Friday night a storm brought heavy rain and a fierce lightning flash that struck James Long east of town, burning his barn and destroying livestock gear. Later a second blaze at the old Spangler farm near Roger consumed another barn, lighting the night sky. Farmers welcomed the rain though corn stood damaged by heat and wind ahead of more storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Long
Mr. Long
Spangler Farm
Roger
Fire destroys Mrs. John Lee’s East of Cora home
Tuesday afternoon last week Mrs. John Lee started a fire in the cook stove to can fruit and fifteen minutes later the roof was engulfed in flames. Neighbors saved some belongings but most were lost. Mr. Lee, away at the time, said he has a small insurance on the building and plans to rebuild once lumber is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
East of Cora
Lee
Dr. Quinn Becker Offers Care at Ferguson San orium
Announcement after completing work in Special Surgery and seven week term as house physician in Ferguson Sanitarium in Terre Haute Indiana. Office over Farmers Store. Office phone 118. Residence 33. Special attention to women and children diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson Sanitarium
T Haute
Indiana
Farmers Store
Quinn Becker
Party for Reba Frances and Billy Jo Twyman
On Friday evening Mrs. L. W. Hummel hosted a party for her nieces Reba Frances and Billy Jo Twyman of Oklahoma. Rain moved the event indoors but the crowd enjoyed games prepared by Mrs. Twyman, with storms outside unnoticed by the cheerful youngsters.
Ice Cream Cake and Punch Served at Gathering
Refreshments of ice cream cake and punch were served by the hostess with Mrs. Twyman assisting. Guests included Imogene Smith, Annabel Atkins, Virginia Bolling, Beverly Duncan, Melba Carter, Eunice Maggart, Dorothy Alspach, Reba Frances, Billy Jo Twyman, John Lee Smith, Edward Williams, Harvey James Neet and Gene Darr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Twyman
Imogene Smith
Annabel Atkins
Virginia Bolling
Beverly Duncan
Melba Carter
Eunice Maggart
Dorothy Alspach
Reba Frances
Billy Jo Twyman
John Lee Smith
Edward Williams
Harvey James Neet
Gene Darr
Meadville Chautauqua Opens August Twenty First
The twenty second Meadville chautauqua session runs August 21 to 29 with three daily sessions. Lecturers entertainers plays and music with a moving picture each night, inviting the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville Chautauqua
Attending Biennial Conclave and Wedding News
Mrs Orley Lee sails to Kansas City for the Delta Sigma Epsilon biennial conclave and sorority duties while her husband Mr Orley Lee, a violinist and director, rests in Browning before the next season. Taylor and Bundridge wed at the Thurlo home with family celebrations and plans to live with Mrs Comora Shepherd in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orley Lee
Kansas City
Delta Sigma Epsilon
Drake University
Des Moines
Iowa
Association of Educational Sororities
American League of Pen
Musical America
New York
Pacific Coast
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
Philharmonic Trio
See
Browning
Mr. Lee
Peidmont
California
Turnip Seed Haul Inquiry in Browning Missouri
Advertises flexible hauling capacity from seed to spoilage, inviting contact with J. S. Head of Browning Missouri for transport of various goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Head
Browning, Mo
Wheat yields surge on Missouri experiment fields
Missouri College of Agriculture reports dramatic wheat harvest gains from soil tests and amendments. At Franklin County Union Experiment Fields legume lime and bone meal raised yields from 9.4 to 37.5 bushels. Newtonia fields saw increases with acid phosphate and lime potash. Eldorado Springs fields show gains with phosphate and manure. Emphasizes soil testing lime needs and use of phosphate manure and lime for upland wheat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri College of Agriculture
M.F. Miller
Department of Soils
Union
Franklin County
Newtonia
Newton County
Eldorado Springs Experiment Field
Missouri
Estate sale of 200 acres near town by adm A L Knifong
After settling the estate of the late J P Knifong the administrator A L Knifong will sell 200 acres of well improved land. The farm lies mostly in grass near town with ample water. Auction details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Knifong
A. L. Knifong
Adm
Big Cattle Feeder Dan Bramhall Keeps One Hundred Head On Feed
Dan Bramhall known as the corn king of the community feeds one hundred cattle. He has two loads sold under contract and the rest ready for market. Cattle, mostly whitefaces with twenty blacks, are split between the Kollasch farm and his southeast city lot. Bramhall owns over two hundred acres of corn and plans to buy more feeders after shipping fat cattle. He works from early to late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bramhall
Kollasch
Bramhall
Dan
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Camora Shephardt
Children planned a birthday surprise for Mrs Camora Shep herd on Sunday to celebrate her special day. The event was organized as a wholesome family gathering with attention to honoring the celebrant.
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Camora Shepherd
Osteopathic Physician Opens Office Above Little Gem
Dr. Geo Brownback announces offices for osteopathy practice above the Little Gem with contact numbers Office 130 Residence 145.
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Little Gem
Geo. Brownback
Cotter Family Reunion Enjoys Basket Dinner in Le elede
Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. SS L McGarraugh home in Le elede featured a brimful basket dinner on a lawn. Attendees included Forman family Marjorie, Safreed and Lee Cotter from Kansas City, Lambert family from Browning, Yagel family, Jones family from Brookfield, Kranty and Myrtle, and Cotters from Laclede. Guests traveled from several towns and hoped to meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. L. McGarraugh
Leelede
Forman
Marjorie
W. A. Safreed
Lee Coiter
Kansas City
B. J. Lambert
Browning
Edd Yagel
M. H. Jones
Glenn
N. S. Jones
Earl
Loa
Brookfield
Kranty
Myrtle
B.S
C. H. Cotter
Laclede
Brown ing M E Church South notes revival crowd and message
Report from Brown ing describes a large open air service with cars parked around the parsonage lawn and a well received program by an orchestra led by Mrs Horned. H A Tomlin of Morris Chapel delivered a stirring revival message urging repentance and sacrifice for Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Browning
Line Street
Brague Orchestra
Rolf
Horned
Shaw
Warren Gooch
Linneus High School
H. A. Tomlin
Morris Chapel
God
Jesus
Bear Branch
James L. Bate
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Cora and
Pere de Thurlo
L. F
Cae
de Bey Powell
E . Welch
Facto
Ward
Thurlo
Boyles
Clements
McClanhan
Stone
Bowles
B. Carter
Pollock
Follock
Bert Powell
Ine
Dr. Palm
Meadville
Chautauqua
Walter Fields
Irene
Trenton
M. J. Fields
Mildred
J. L. Shepherd
Near Fields Mill
Good Farm
the Cotter
Sunnyside Dairy
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