Death of Browning's Oldest Citizen Thomas J McCown
Thomas Jefferson McCown born in 1833 in Howard County Missouri died August 14 1923 at age 90 after a long life in or near Browning He married Mary Martha Brown in 1855 and had seven children three sons and four daughters The widow and three children survive along with a brother 24 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Funeral was at Browning July 15 2 50 pm with Rev James L Bates and Rev Harmon at Mt Olive Church burial nearby The family expressed thanks to mourners and neighbors On a social note Mr and Mrs J B Harvey hosted a lawn supper for guests including Mr Milton Lear and Mrs Flora Brooks of Kansas City with a dinner served cafeteria style and many attendees praising the hosts
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Thomas Jefferson McCown
Henry Jerome
Sarah Nickell
Tom McCown
Browning
Ed Reed
Jefferson City
R. R. McCown
Cedar
Rapids
The
Baptist Church
James L. Bates
Harmon
Mt. Olive Church
J.L.B
J. B. Harvey
Milton Lear
Flora Brooks
Kansas City
Milton
Lear
James. Needt
A. A. Brehm
Ben Mairs
C.E. Rinehart
Arthur
Harvey Ideal
Social evenings and community notes amid fall harvest talk
Entertained Sunday and Saturday with guests listed including Mr. and Mrs. Lantz and Miss Eve Stone. A written Farm advisory piece urges less wheat acreage, better seed, and cooperative support from boards and institutions. Includes scattered local anecdotes and reflections on constructive criticism and social life.
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John Crowdis
Jake Lantz
L. C. Lantz
Eve Stone
Street Fair Meeting Set for Electric Theater Friday
A meeting will be held at the Electric Theater Friday night August 24 for setting dates for this year’s Street Fair and electing officers. Attendees urged to participate. J. J. Smith president and Joe Nickell secretary announce.
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Electric Theater
J. J. Smith
Joe Nickell
Obituary of Lillie Henderson Garrett
Lillie Henderson Garrett born May 12 1888 died August 11 1923 at 35 years 2 months 29 days widow of George McGhee mother of Venice 12 Genevieve 8 and Urby 4 leaves husband and children her parents J J and Martha Garrett Browning siblings J W Garrett Mrs Chas Tattershaw Mrs Ben Perry and Mrs Dan Nickell funeral service held at Purdin Christian Church Sunday at 3 p m conducted by Rev Acre and interment followed in the local cemetery
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Lillie Henderson Garrett
John J
Martha Garrett
George McGhee
Venice
Genevieve
Urby
J. J. Garrett
Browning
J. W. Garrett
Constructive Criticism Across Society and Critique
The text contrasts destructive criticism with constructive critique in religion politics and daily life. It cites Theodore Roosevelt as a model constructive critic praising discernment fair judgment and honest guidance while noting criticism should praise virtue and point out flaws and prescribe improvements.
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Theodree Roosevelt
Aristle
Regular Baptist Sermon at Next Sunday Services
Notice announces regular preaching services at the Baptist Church morning and evening next Sunday pause 26th. Sermon by Rev. W Brandom of Gallatin. Everybody welcome.
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Baptist Church
W. ‘Brandom
Gallatin
Robinson Powell Marries in Linneus Union
Robinson Powell and Mae Powell were married in Linneus Saturday by Probate Judge Pratt. The groom, son of J. L. and Mrs. Robinson, is a high school graduate. the bride, daughter of B. L. and Mrs. Powell, is a local high school student. The Leader Record joins friends in congratulating the couple.
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Jewell Robinson
Mae Powell
Linneus
Pratt
J. L. Robinson
B. L. Powell
Cemetery Cleanup Event Scheduled for August Twenty-Eighth
Community volunteers are invited to Enterprise Cemetery and nearby school grounds on Tuesday morning August 28 to assist with clearing debris. Bring dinner baskets scythes hooks and helping hands for a coordinated cleanup effort.
State to open bids for crushed rock supply
The State Highway Commission will open bids on September 5 at Jefferson City for supplying crushed rock for road construction. If satisfactory bids are obtained, contracts may run five years and exceed 4,000,000 tons. Missouri may supply stone and gravel to contractors in future bidding. Contractors have complained about material shortages hindering work.
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State
State Highway Commission
Jefferson City
C.w.brown
Missouri
Family thanks helpers after father T. J. McCown's illness and death
The family expresses gratitude to those who assisted during their father T. J. McCown's sickness and passing and for the floral offerings.
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T. J. McCown
Family
Annual August Barbecue at Justamere Fort Highlights Community
Last Sunday August 19 a barbecue at Justamere Fort, home of Herbert Knight, drew about 200 neighbors. Sheep provided by Knight and barbecued by Judge Lawrence drew crowds, followed by a Milan High School Senior Class one act play and readings. Attendees praised the day and look forward to next year’s event. The text also promotes pest control urging farmers to expel vegetable trespassers with sheep, goats, and mowing.
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Justamere Fort
Herbert Knight
Uame
Knight
Lawrence
Milan High School
T. H. Dewitt
Fay Knight
J. B. Chisty
Clelland
Basket Dinner at Kaifong Grove Cemetery
Community notice invites everyone to a basket dinner at Kaifong Grove Cemetery on Wednesday August 29. Attendees should bring well filled baskets and join at 3 o'clock for preaching. By order of comm.
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Kaifong Grove
Card of Thanks for Haney Family
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and burial of Andreson Haney. Grateful for flowers and support from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor and family Miss Alta Hanley David Hanly Jesse Hanley, and all who offered care.
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Andreson Haney
Henry Taylor
Alta Hanley
David Hanly
Jesse Hanley
Fighting Weed in Meadows A Missouri Farmland Push
William D. McKee of Alfalfa Blossom Farm near Polo urges farmers to replace acres devoted to weeds and brush with nutritious grasses. He argues converting plant food and moisture into pasture could yield pork beef mutton wool and dairy products, building food and a rainy day nest egg.
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Missouri
William D. McKee
Polo
Farmers Institute
State Board of Agriculture
Community and Cooperation in Rural School Districts
Community gatherings unite districts to improve education and facilities. The note urges prompt attendance, better equipment, and regular water testing, highlighting a strong Brown ing high school and dedicated teachers. It invites patrons to participate in upcoming school meetings and to pursue continued learning before the next term.
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Browning
Obituary for James Anderson Hanley
James Anderson Hanley born April 27 1853 died August 17 192? at age 70. He married Florent Johnson in 1874. they had children including Anderson Maria and Mrs Henry Taylor. He leaves two daughters two brothers four grandchildren and many friends. Funeral was at Jenkins school house at 4 pm Sunday August 1 conducted by Rev James Bates, burial nearby.
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James Anderson Hanley
James
Mary Hanley
Florent Johnson
Anderson
Maria
Henry Tayl
David Tailor Brookfield
Jesse
Brown
Jenkins School
James Bates
JLB
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Lorene and
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Hinda Rush
Sylvia Martin
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Ross Lantz
Roy Calhoun
Helen Calhoun
Lucile Burton
Will Dickinson
Hardy Calhoun
Jane Dickinson
Helen
Clair
Los Angles
California
Burton
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Missouri State Experiment Station
Missouri Corn Grower's Association
State Marketing Bureau
Board of Agriculture
Joe Gale
Hewald
L. V. Harmon
Robinson—Powell
Community and Cooperation
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