Reverend Coffman Marries Mary Ruth Heath in Cowgill
Reverend Harold G Coffman pastor of the Methodist Church wed Mary Ruth Heath of Cowgill on Thanksgiving Day. The ceremony was performed by Rev A B Coffman of Liberty Missouri with close family present. The couple will reside in the city parsonage after a brief wedding tidbit note in the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold G. Coffman
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cowgill
Mary Ruth Heath
A. B. Coffman
Liberty
Missouri
James Heath
Press
Candidate Declares for Sullivan County Superintendent
Hildred I. Spencer announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools subject to the decision of Sullivan County voters at the election on Tuesday April 5 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Marea Preston
M. E. Ladies Aid Bazaar Notice
Special notice announces a bazaar hosted by M. E. Ladies Aid on Saturday December 11 at the Grice Barber Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies Aid
Grice Barber Shop
Message from Browningite Joseph Nickell
A Browning Leader Record reader in Arga Oklahoma dated December 2 1926 writes to Mr Joseph Nickell with thanks for a $3.00 money order and notes fine weather and cotton picking as the day’s order from D L Ramsey signing as friend and reader.
Slats Diary Emmys Talk on Marriage and Fears
Friday entry notes Ant Emmy describing reluctance to marry a young man while keeping company with him. She feared he might be too good to be true, laughing at the notion. Pa questions her hesitation and Ma remarks on rare good men. Saturday Cuzaen Clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Emmy
Saterday
Cuzaen
Protracted Meeting Set at Methodist Church
The church plans a protracted meeting on December 26 if weather permits. The event invites all to attend and is led by Pastor W. W. Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. W. Clay
Farmers Bank of North Salem Stockholders Meet Notice
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of Farmers Bank of North Salem Missouri to be held Tuesday January 4 1927 at 10:00 a m at the bank office in North Salem. The meeting will last at least three hours and will elect seven directors for the ensuing year and conduct any other business properly before the meeting. C L Pearler President Attest D V Mardis Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank of North Salem
North Salem
Missouri
C. L. Pearler
D. V. Mardis
Notice to proscribed hunting on land and stolen items
Landowner Mrs. R. S. Jenkins warns against hunting with traps dogs or guns on her land. She states traps will be removed and demands the return of batteries and two tires taken from her car to avoid trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Jenkins
Civil Service Exam for Rural Carrier on Route One
Applications for rural carrier position on route one will close December 29. Exam conducted in Milan. Apply to United States Civil Service Commission in Washington. see Postmaster A. D. Peterson for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Milan
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
A. D. Peterson
Honey for Sale Southwest of Town
Large quantity of fine honey offered in sections for sale at a private home southwest of town. Interested buyers may visit or call to place orders.
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Trowbridge and Mrs Franklin
On Sunday November 23 1926 a surprise birthday gathering honored Mrs Fred Trowbridge on her thirtieth birthday and Mrs Edward Franklin on her twenty second birthday. About thirty two friends and relatives attended at the Trowbridge home after church sharing a large dinner and gifts. The event concluded with warm wishes for happiness in married life for the couple Arthur L Pratt and the bride, daughter of John Ashby, and Archie Robinson son of John Robinson, are noted as newlyweds with best wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Trowbridge
Edward Franklin
Trowbridge
Della
Little Son
Cora
Nat Purdin
Cord Delia Baskett
Fletch Foster
Marry Dale
Nanna Lee
Tom Hisel
George
William
Kenneth
C. L. Grice
Price Hoskins
E. P. Bundies
Arthur L. Pratt
John Ashby
John Robinson
Archie
Hunters Forbidden on Farms Warns by Neva Bingham
Hunters of all kinds are forbidden on local farms using guns dogs traps or shovels. The notice is issued by Mrs Neva Bingham along with Joe Johnson and Paul Gooch and marks a strict farm safety boundary.
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Neva Bingham
Joe Johnson
Paul Gooch
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Roberta Stanforth at Burke Home
On December 3 at Ross Burke's home a splendid birthday dinner celebrated Mrs Roberta Stanforths seventy sixth birthday. Attendees included Mrs Hannah Stanforth, Mrs Herbert Knight and children, James Cox and wife, Lee Brantner and family, Grace Rinehart and son Nelson, Elmer White and wife, and Raymond McKinney. The afternoon featured conversation, music and a radio program as gifts were exchanged. The day was described as ideal and memorable by all present.
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Ross Burke
Roberta Stanforth
Hannah. Stanforth
Herbert Knight
James Cox
Lee Brantner
Grace Rinehart
Nelson
Elmer White
Raymond McKinney
Letter to Leader Record Subscriber Emma Thornton
Emma Thornton of Dawson Nebraska sends $1.50 for a year’s Leader Record. She notes ongoing winter weather and expresses appreciation for the home paper in a brief, courteous missive addressed to Joseph Nickell in Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson, Nebr
Joseph Nickell
Browning, Mo
Leader
Emma Thornton
Browning Couple Wed in Linneus on Thanksgiving Day
Archie Robison and Miss Agnes Ashby wed after driving to Linneus on Thanksgiving Day. They secured a marriage license and appeared before Judge for the ceremony.
Darr Family Dinner Hosts Honor Guests
Mr and Mrs E F Darr entertained at dinner Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Bévera Darr Mr and Mrs Berrie Darr and son Quentin and Mr and Mrs S P Darr with sons Burton and Yeart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Darr
Bevéra Darr
Berrie Darr
Quentin
S. P. Darr
Burton and Yeatr
Tax Collection Schedule For Benton Township
Taxpayers’ notice sets collection days starting December 7 1526 with locations at Bank of Putdin each Tuesday Stock Growers Bank each Friday and Farmers Exchange Bank Browning other days. Books available at Farmers Exchange Bank Florence E Lay Township Collector.
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Bank of
Putdin
Stockgrowers Bank
Farmers Exchange Bank
Browning
Benton Township
Florence E. Lay
Twp
Entertained Second Grade With Smile Party at Home
Charles Glen Robinson hosted a Smile party for the second grade on Saturday afternoon December 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. The red and white color scheme added charm as games and contests engaged the children. Prizes went to Alice Griffith Mary Riddle and Junior Johnson with refreshments served. Miss Agnes McNeil and Miss Geraldine Taylor of Milan assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Glen Robinson
Alice Griffith
Mary Riddle
Junior Johnson
Agnes McNeil
Geraldine Taylor
Milan
Birthday Surprise Party At Noel Bennett Home
A group gathered at Noel Bennett's home on a cold rainy Saturday night for a surprise birthday party. Guests arrived with candy and Noel learned his brother Arthur Bennett had brought a charged battery from town for the occasion.
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Noel Bennett
Noel
Arthur Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Golden Rule Fur Co at Brookfield Fur House
Golden Rule Fur Co operates at the Fur House in Brookfield at the northwest corner of the Fairgrounds offering real service and better prices for furs. Contact via phone number 67 for buyers and trappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookfield
Golden Rule Fur Co
the Hunters and Trappers
Jewelers Offer Rogers and Glashonbury Silver Sets
W. M. Rogers and Glashonbury silver and manicure sets advertised by A. L. Marlay, a jeweler. The notice promotes durable tableware and grooming items for shoppers seeking quality pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
W. M. Rogers
Glashonbury
A. L. Marlay
Announcement of Candidates for School Superintendent
Marea Preston announces candidacy for the position of Superintendent of Schools in the annual school election set for April 5, 1927.
Col W J McCray Dies at Flora Mississippi
Col W J McCray died at his plantation home in Flora Mississippi on Sunday October 31 at 10 a m He was born June 26 1845 in Alamance County North Carolina and served in General Early's Brigade His funeral was held at the plantation home and he is survived by his wife a daughter two grandsons and numerous relatives The Browning Post Office issues Christmas mailing guidance and hours for busy season with safety and time guidelines for mailing and parcel handling.
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Roberta Jenkins
Col
W. J. McCray
Flora
Miss
McCray
C. A. Fleming
Alamance County
North Carolina
General Early
Floy Seaman
Browning
Missouri
Ft. Madison
Iowa
Flora, Miss
J. S. Rhodes
L. L. Roberts
Hal Spragins
Jackson
Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Browning Post Office
Kansas City
St. Louis
Aaron D. Petersen
Birth and Death Notice for Catherine Evans Head
Catherine Evans Head born February 20 1846 in Bell county Kentucky died November 24 1926 at age 80 9 4 married Ira Head 1866 ten children Ella and two infants died living Canie Elmer Lizzie Purden Mo James L Alice Johns Kansas City Ira Portland Chas Head Ft Morgan Colo two brothers Shelton E J G Evans Kentucky 29 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren and many relatives. She moved to Missouri at 14 and joined the Church of Christ at Shelby Mo remaining a member until death. She bore illness patiently and expressed readiness to go home.
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Catherine Evens
Bell County
Kentucky
Ira Head
Ella
Canie
Elmer
Lizzie
Purdin
James L
Alice Johns
Kansas City
Ira
Portland
Oregon
Chas
Ft. Morgan
Colo
Shelton E
Foster mother adopts extra pigs under neighbor’s sow
Sam Correll of a Brookfield farm found a Duroe Jersey sow with twelve piglets though she could feed only ten. His female dog gave birth that night and, after pups were killed, inspired the dog to adopt the two surplus piglets. The pigs, now a month old, rely on the dog’s milk and accompany her on hunts. she licks their hair the wrong way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Correll
Brookfield
Jersey
Correll
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Harold Coffman
Elsy
Hildred I. Spencer
Stockholders Meeting
Col. W. J. McCray
Gene
E. V. Jones
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