Obituary of Joseph Buswell Aged 87 In Purdin Community
Joseph Buswell born December 15 1850 in Leicestershire England died December 2 1938 at the home of his daughter Mrs C A Monroe. He immigrated to Canada then New York and Missouri where he lived since 1868 near Bear Branch. He married Martha rt in 1871 and Rachel E Lambert in 1890. Surviving are several children grandchildren and great grandchildren with many relatives. Funeral services were held at Bear Branch church and Baker church with interment nearby.
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Joseph Buswell
John
Elizabeth Buswell
Leicestershire
England
C. A. Monroe
Canada
New York State
Missouri
Bearlanch
Marthart
Cilla Green
Rachiel E. Lambert
Dave Monroe
Arthur Monroe
H. Buswell
Purdin
J. A. Buswell
Browning
Bear Branch Church
W. M. Owen
Near Sampsel
Thanks for kindness at our father’s passing
Acknowledgement from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Monroe and family to neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance with the singing service and floral offerings after the death of their father. Grandchildren also extend thanks.
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Dave Monroe
Arthur Monroe
James Buswell
Henry Buswell
Death of Daniel W Coffman near North Salem
Daniel W Coffman born August 16 1863 in Sullivan County near North Salem died November 29 1938 at his home aged 75 years 3 months 13 days He was one of ten children with only one brother John A and two sisters still living He married Minnie Coffman at Falls City Nebraska November 2 1894 and had two children a daughter Irene Marrs and a son James Archie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Coffman
Daniel W
Jacob I
Kisha Coffman
Sullivan County
North Salem
John A
Emmaline Carmack
Emma Almond
la Plata
Missouri
Minnie Coffman
Falls City
Nebraska
Irene Marrs
James Archie
Expressing gratitude for aid during illness and death
We extend thanks to neighbors and friends who kindly helped during illness and death of our husband and father. Appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings. Signed by Mrs Minnie Coffman Mr and Mrs Van C Mairs Archie Coffman Evelyn Brantner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Coffman
van C. Mairs
Archie Coffman
Evelyn Brantner
Mrs Minnie Talbert Dies in Brookfield Missouri
Minnie Talbert 64 died at her daughter’s home in Brookfield Missouri on December 1 1938. She was born in Kentucky March 20 1874 and moved with her family to Missouri as a child. She married Ed Talbert December 14 1898 and had seven children four survive. Funeral services were held December 3 at the Church of Christ with interment in Jenkins Cemetery.
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Minnie Talbert
Glenn Haley
Boston
Brookfield
Missouri
Minnie Belle
Thomas and
Leatha Simpson
Frankfort
Kentucky
Milan
Christian Church
Ed Talbert
Ruth Johnson
Blanche Stevenson
Near Browning
Dorothy Singleton
Monrovia
California
Herbert Talbert
Talbert
Lou Couch
Humphreys
Claude Couch
Wm. Emberton
Amanda Smith
Guy Simpson
James Simpson
Beatrice
Nebraska
Nora Simpson
Council Bluffs
Iowa
John Simpson
Monroiva
Church of Christ
O. B. Hobbs
J. Y. Norfolk
Jenkins Cemetery
Miss Ella Keithley Hosts Evening With Friends
Miss Ella Keithley entertained a group of friends at her home Tuesday evening with a two course dinner. Afterward guests played games and enjoyed the social time.
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Ella Keithley
Lizzie Prather
R. M. Calhoun
S. J. Bartow
M. L. Haning
L. W. Hummel
Jennie Epperson
Lorene Whaley
Eunice Dickinson
Harvey Dickinson
W. F. Peters
S. C. Lantz
Ivah Carr
J. P. Bolling
H. N. Thurlo
Nellie Seaman
Youth Killed in Coal Mine Near Youngstown
Donald W. Smith aged 19 son of Frank and Billa Hoskins Smith of near Youngstown was killed by a 500 to 600 pound rock falling from the mine roof while he worked in a kneeling or sitting posture. His body was crushed and he died before rescue could reach him. Funeral services were held at Union Temple church with Rev Ralph M G Smith officiating and burial at Pratt Cemetery.
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Donald W. Smith
Frank
Billa Hoskins Smith
Youngstown
Donald
Matt Hurwin
Kirksville
Hurwin
Kenneth
Union Temple
Ralph M. G. Smith
Kirksville Baptist Church
Pratt Cemetery
Mrs. Melvina Haggard Dies at 83 in Laclede Missouri
Melvina V. Haggard daughter of Hugh and Emma Mundell was born December 4 1854 near Browning Missouri. She married Robert Haggard November 30 1879 and had six children three boys and three girls. She died November 29 1938 at her daughter Anna Couch’s home in Laceled Missouri and was buried at Mundell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvina V. Haggard
Hugh
Emma Mundell
Browning
Missouri
Robert Haggard
Claudia Creason
Linneus
Anna Couch
Laclede
Bertha Tribble
Oakland
California
First Baptist Church
Laceled
O. J. Rush
Baptist Church
O. L. Thompson
M. E. Church
Mundell
Thorne
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in modern magazines
Discussion notes Disney revived Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and its enduring appeal in children's literature. The article surveys recent magazine features praising the tale and its cultural impact.
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Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs
Walt Disney
Parcel Post Sale At M E Church Friday Night
Special notice crowds invited to a Friday night parcel post sale at the M E Church. The program includes coffee and pie and is open to all attendees. December 9 event details are listed for local residents.
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M. E Church
M. E. Ladies Aid Social Decembers Parcel Post Sale
The M. E. Ladies Aid gathered at Nelle Williams home on December 1 with Cordia Swisegood hosting. Mamie Bartow led devotion as readings stories contests and a Christmas tree entertained guests. A Parcel Post sale is planned for Friday night December 9 with a short program and refreshments.
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M. E. Ladies Aid
Nelle Williams
Cordin Swisegood
Mamie Bartow
Mesdames
Almeda Bartow
Bertie Haley
Carrie Hobbs
Maggie McCown
Harriett Mullins
Lellia Nickell
Margaret Smith
Lorene Whaley
Marie Woolf
Cordia Swisegood
Hummel Wesley class meeting summaries December 1
De cember 1 meeting hosted by Mrs Reba Hummel with members Rush Carter Knifong Norfolk Rhodes Carr Crawford Prather Haning Hummel Seaman answering roll. Mrs Haning presented The Christian Athlete and members discussed running their best races. Next gathering December 15 with Mrs Schrock unless plans change.
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Reba Hummel
Hummel-Wesley
Mesdames Rush
Carter
Knifong
Norfolk
Rhodes
Carr
Crawford
Prather
Haning
Hummel
Seaman
Christian Athelete
Schrock
Anniversary Dinner for Mr and Mrs Ross Knight
Mr and Mrs Ross Knight celebrated their second wedding anniversary at Thanksgiving. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Scott and children of La Grange Mr and Mrs Herbert Knight and children Eleanor Mary Erma Ruth Paul and Dean Miss Alma Cotter Miss Joan Le Boutillier of Minneapolis Mrs Eva Turner and Sons Rex and Elba Frank Pierce of Green City Mr and Mrs Noel Tully and son Rodger.
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Ross Knight
Chas. Scott
la Grange
Herbert Knight
Eleanor
Mary
Erma
Ruth
Paul
Dean
Alma Cotter
Joan le Boutillier
Minneapolis
Santa Claus Comes to Browning December 21
Santa Claus will arrive in Browning at eleven o clock Wednesday morning December 21 and meet all the good children of Browning and surrounding areas. At two that afternoon merchants sponsor a free Electric Theatre program with acts by a magician Toby, the clown in mystery land Al and Wanda Vale, and Santa Claus to entertain the kiddies.
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Santa Claus
Browning
Electric Theatre
Toby
Wanda Vale
Editor J. Wigginton of Linneus Bulletin Dies
Lincoln County obituary reports Hickman J. Wigginton, longtime Linneus Bulletin editor and publisher since 1909, dies at the Commercial Hotel. Born January 17, 1863, he contributed fifty years to the paper and was married to Katherine Burch Stewart. Funeral at Methodist Church, interment Elmwood Cemetery.
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Hickman J. Wigginton
Linneus Bulletin
Commercial
Linneus
Wigginton
Mr. Wigginton
Audrain County
Mexico
Linues Bulletin
Katherine Burch Stewart
Chillicothe
Methodist
Lloyd Lanning
Brookfield
H. E
Tax Collector Schedule for Duncan Township
Notice to taxpayers announces Edgar Hoselton will collect taxes in Roger on Thursdays, Cora on Fridays, and Brown ing on Saturdays each December week. Tax collection duties are to be conducted in Duncan township.
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Roger
Cora
Browning
Duncan Township
Edgar Hoselton
Gift of a Year of Browning Paper for 1939
A Browning newspaper ad suggests giving a lasting gift by sending a relative or friend who has moved away a year of the home town paper for 1939. It offers 52 weekly issues and a note from the sender can be included to identify who is making the gift.
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Browning
Thoughts On Christmas Tidings And Personal Good Wishes
A reader reflects on sending heartfelt Christmas wishes and the quiet contemplation that accompanies the holiday season. The note expresses warm sentiments and a sense of seasonal goodwill.
Tax Collector List for Benton Township
J. J. Smith, collector, will be at the Bank of Purdin on Tuesdays and Fridays and at Citizens Savings Bank on Wednesdays and Saturdays during December to collect Benton Township taxes.
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Bank of Purdin
Citizens Savings Bank
Benton Township
J. J. Smith
Sunday guests at McCormick home include extended family
Mr. and Mrs. Lantz McCormick and their son George Elbert hosted a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Terry and their son, Mrs. Addie McCormick of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCormick and son of Brookfield, Joe Christy, Bettie McCormick, and Doris Lee Johnson.
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Lantz McCormick
George Elbert
Henry Terry
Addie McCormick
Kansas, City
Paul McCormick
Sunday Dinner Guests At Sayre Home
Mr and Mrs Herbert Sayre hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Van Arnold and Ruth and Mr and Mrs Lewis Arnold and their sons.
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Herbert Sayre
van Arnold
Ruth
Lewis Arnold and Sons
Sunday to Saturday diary of a small town family tone
A weekly diary recounts church time and school hopes, car ride mishaps, Rose Bowl expectations, a queen and mistress debate, Christmas wishes, Thanksgiving overindulgence, and a promise to return to school with a skeptical note on a doctor’s praise. The entries mix humor, travel, fashion, and family dynamics with local color.
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Manley
Are Noosepaper
Husky
Abel
Rosenfelt
Mistress Rosenfelt
Mistress Queen
Otto
Paris
Santy Clos
P.m
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America
Bear Branch
West
Baker Church
P. A. Chaffee
Andrew Myers
This City
Saraleu Schrock
the Messenger
Meadville, Mo
Saralou
Elmo Schrock
Meadville
H. L. Schrock
Mrs. Melvina Haggard
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