Browning and Brookfield battle in rainy clash
The Browning Kids hosted the Brookfield team led by Pratt and Newcomb. Browning prevailed with eight runs to four as Lantz and Gibson starred for Browning. Umpire Bert Powell officiated the game amid a sparse crowd. Returning match not yet set in Brookfield.
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Browning
Brookfield
Pratt
Frasier
Sterling
Garett
Parker
Reynolds
Gillian
Newcomb
Moore
Fleming
Lantz
Gibson
Neely
Adams
Duncan
Carter
Bert Powell
Turner Winters Hardware Store Closes Amid Bankruptcy
In a surprise move the Turner and Winters hardware store suspended business on Wednesday. Owners N. J. Winters and C. F. Turner filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in a Kansas City court. Assets are about 3500 dollars with debts around 6000 dollars. The Milan Standard notes the embarrassment and expresses sympathy for the firm’s friends.
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Turner & Winters
N. J. Winters
C. F. Turner
D. M. Wilson
Kansas City
U.S
Nickell Family Hosts Sendoff For Pauline Lynch
Mr and Mrs M R F Nickell entertained children grandchildren and friends on Sunday for Pauline Lynch who plans to leave for Doby Springs Oklahoma. Attendees included J B Chittum and wife D Cooper W P Nickell and family J J Smith James Nickell and family Lewie Gooch Mrs George Free end Joe Nickell among others.
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M. R. F. Nickell
Pauline Lynch
Doby Springs
Okla
J. B. Chittum
D. Cooper
W. P. Nickell
J. J. Smith
Jas. Nickell
Lewie’ Gooch
George Freeend
Joe Hip Nickell
Milan's Big Fair Brings Premiums and Elite Judges
Milan's Merchants' Fair Association opens Tuesday August 25 and runs to August 28. High prizes attract top exhibitors with state renowned judges for live stock poultry and floral hall displays. Harness horse races include three $800 and four $400 events. 56 stalls rented. Milan and Green Castle bands promise strong musical entertainment.
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Milan
Merchants’ Fair Association
Missouri
Green Castle
A Narrow Escape From Freight Car Danger
Last Friday H. Clay Jones and James Woods tried to cross the track as a freight was switching. The engine struck their car, causing it to bump against men and a mule. Witnesses feared a crash but the car halted in time, preventing a terrible accident.
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H. Clay Jones
James Woods
Controlling Canadian Thistle Affects Farmers
The Canadian thistle stands as a top weed for farmers to combat with a severe fine for first offense under a recent State Legislature act. Some farmers cut them, while others blame neighbors for not cutting any. Sapecian thistle seeds have wings that help them fly a distance aided by wind.
Fraudulent bill leads to stubborn buyer warning
A shopkeeper facing a failed Dun and Bradstreet rating rejects an offer to ship goods for money. The country merchant denounces a printed demand letter as insultingly ignorant and declares he will not pay or receive the goods. The tale is joined by notes of marriages, sports results, and local notices in a long community recap.
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Dun’s
Bradstreet
Jentelema
Saintjoe
Jersey
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Linneus Rein
Dan
Haley
Edina
Laredo
Pete Wyatt
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E. M. Capp
J. F. Anderson
City
Emma Meeker
Unionville
Fugate
Salt Lake City
Ohio
Luna
Hecate
A. A. Healy
Missourl
Lila Eines Ee
Floral Hall
Frank Northcott
Starforce
Lola Riggins
M. E. Parsonage
Mendon
Pardue
Chillicothe
Sumner Star
Ben Mairs
Page and Lion
Reger
Curley) Santee
Mr. Santee
A. W
Gracie
Chicago
Lane
Jean McKinley
Hester Thomas
Berry
Unionville Ublican
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