James W Brinkley Dies at Home after Long Life
James W. Brinkley born October 18 1858 at Cora Missouri died December 5 1938 after a long life in Sullivan County and surrounding area. He married Julia Ann Wood December 25 1881 and the couple had thirteen children. Funeral services were held December 6 at White Oak Church with interment in White Oak cemetery. He leaves a wife three children twenty seven grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren along with siblings and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Brinkley
Daniel
Martha Brinkley
Cora
Missouri
Sullivan County
Julia Ann Wood
D. H. Brinkley
Linneus
Maude Jones
Milan
Fritz Brinkley
Hampton Brinkley
Laclede
Ambrose Brinkley
Browning
Emma Bradley
Los Angeles
California
Delia Turner
F. G. Seyfarth
White Oak
Passing of Thomas Bullock in Lemhi County
Thomas Bullock, longtime Lemhi County resident and carpenter, died November 21 at Salmon General Hospital at age 86. Born June 10, 1852 in Canada, he later lived in Illinois and married Nel lie Nancy. Survived by a stepdaughter Stella Jine gar and two sisters Belle Kin fong and Maggie Hayes. funeral held at Doebler chapel with Rev. Fitzgerald officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bullock
Lemhi County
Salmon General Hospital
Canada
Illinois
Nellie Nancy
Oddfellow
Masonic
Stella Jinegar
Belle Kinfong
Browning
Missouri
Maggie Hayes
Boulder
Texas
Doebler Chapel
Fitzgerld
Idaho
Death of Donald W. Smith in Baiotto Mine Accident
Donald Wesley Smith born March 8 1919 near Youngstown Missouri died December 1 1938 in a Baiotto Mine accident near Youngstown. He leaves his parents brothers Kenneth Robert Neal and others and many cousins. He was a member of Local Union No 2686 United Mine Workers of America at Kirksville and known for his good nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wesley Smith
Frank A
Billa Hoskins Smith
Youngstown
Missouri
Baiotto
Kenneth
Robert
Neal
Roy Smith
Mary Myers
Vesta Elliott
Near Browning
Ophelia Wood
Alta Hoyle
Kansas City
Eliza Alexander
Humphreys
James W. Smith
Bucklin
Charles E
Lee C. Smith
Milan
Joe
Bush Hoskins
United Mine Workers of America
Kirksville
Santa arrives for town Christmas program at high school
Santa Claus will visit on December 21 at 3 30 PM in the high school auditorium for a free entertainment event sponsored by local merchants. Performers include Toby the magician, the funny clown in mystery hand Al and Wanda Vale, with other acts for children. Santa will have gifts for all kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Santa Claus
Toby
Wanda Vale
Electric
For Sale Lumber and Farm Goods by Roy Haley
Lumber for sale in all dimensions including axles wagon tongues and bolsters 12 and 14 foot bridge lumber and wood Atlas sargo good hay and grahams beef in the quarter Roy Haley offers diverse farm supplies and livestock in a single advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Sargo
Grahama
Roy Haley
Sunbonnet Girl operetta to be staged at High School
The High School presents Sunbonnet Girl at the High School Auditorium on Thursday night December 22. Ruth Bennett stars as Susan Clifton with supporting roles by Mary Carter Bernard Browning Lola Rae Bartow Billy Quigley Charlene Haggard Nyle Freeland. The story follows Susan in a village contest for music scholarships ending in a happy finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Clifton
Ruth Bennett
Mrs. Scroggs
Mary Carter
Bernard Browning
Bob
Barbara Coleman
Billy Quigley
Charlene Haggard
Jerry Jackson
Nyle Freeland
Ruben McSpavin
Constable McSpavin
Mary Martha Society Hosts December Meeting
Mr and Mrs Carl Drake and son entertained the Mary Martha Society and families on December 1. A 7 30 supper followed by games. Members mourn the loss of Maude Caldwell while wishing her success in new work. Attendees included Eagar Carter Lantz McCormick Noel Lay B H Peterson J N Neet Gleamon Roach Lorene Stone and Carl Drake Jr. Next meeting set for December 15 at 2 p m. Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Drake
Mary Martha's
Maude Caldwell
Eagar Carter
Lantz McCormick
Buy at Home Browning Merchants Urged for Christmas
Community editors urge Browning residents to shop locally this Christmas and curb mail order temptations. Article notes recent robbery on L. W. Hummel and a spate of prowler reports, stressing citizen duty and potential quick pursuit by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuletide
Browning
McCrary Couple Welcome 74 Pound Son Near Chula
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McCrary of near Chula are proud parents of a 74 pound son born last Saturday. The baby is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Fleming and a great grandson of Mrs. America Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond McCrary
Near Chula
C. B. Fleming
America Fleming
Methodist Christmas Program and Sunday Schedule
The Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10 and services at 11 with a Christmas program at 7 30 built by a joint committee from both churches. Everyone is welcome. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 15 at Fay Peterson’s home. The Hummel Wesley class meets at Rev. Owen’s near Sampsel and Adams Wesley class meets Friday at John Browning’s. J Y Norfolk Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
United Methodism
Fay Peterson
John
Hummel Wesley
Owen
Sampsel
Adams Wesley
John Browning
J. Y. Norfolk
Browning Bank Robberies Reach Tiny Town
A year after a Citizens Savings Bank robbery near Browning two men linked to multiple heists were arrested near Tarkio and imprisoned. The town’s sense of security faded as news spread of the criminal wave reaching into small communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Citizens Savings Bank
Tarkio
Colts Slashed Colt Fell Victim to Thoughtless Hunting
E. W. Crook shanks found a mare colt dead and two other foals injured from throat slitting while feeding in a distant pasture. He suspects hunters or dogs caused the damage by driving livestock into barb wire fences. He laments ongoing losses from careless hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Crookshanks
Baby Raymond Bowyer Recovers From Major Surgery
Two year old Raymond Emmett Bowyer of Walcott Indiana is recovering well after surgery for a ruptured bowel at St Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette Indiana. The Bowyers moved to Indiana last spring from west of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Emmett Bowyer
Fay Bowyer
Walcott
Ind
St. Elizabeth Hospital
la Fayette
Indiana
Raymond
Bowyer
Birth of Robert Eugene Ragan in California
Mr and Mrs Sam Ragan announce the birth of a 74 pound son christened Robert Eugene. The mother was formerly Miss Robertine Keithley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Keithley of Tulare California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ragan
Robert Eugene
Robertine Keithley
Claude Keithley
Tulare, California
Public Sale Notice by J G Shipp Near Browning
J G Shipp quits farming and holds a public auction at his home three and a half miles east of Browning selling all livestock and farm machinery. Sale starts at one o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Shipp
Browning
No Hunting Signatures On Farm Restriction Notice
Positively no hunting on our farms posted by Taylor Brown Roy Haley Edwin Martin Mrs H F Carter Mrs May Hicks Roscoe Slater Mont Cumbo Ben Slater Bev Gooch Noel Lay John Shanks Dwight Skeen Charley Gooch Charley Bagley Merton Street Fern Street Glenn Gooch C W Skeen with a list of residents and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Brown
Roy Haley
Edwin Martin
H. F. Carter
May Hicks
Roscoe Slater
Mont
First payment made to contractor for Browning PWA project
The School District of Browning has issued the first payment to Haren and Peterson Construction for the $20 476 Public Works Administration financed auditorium and gymnasium. The Federal grant covers 45 percent of the cost with 15 percent allocated to the district at start and the remainder at construction stages. The district’s first 25 percent requisition of 5119 20 was approved and sent to Washington. Progress is satisfactory and occupancy may occur by February if weather holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Administration of Public Works
PWA
Browning
Missouri
Haren & Peterson Construction Company
Public Works Administration
Herman A. Weller
R. A. Radford
Washington, D.C
Farmers Prohibit Hunting With Guns or Dogs
W. H. Pridemore & Son warn against hunting on their farms using firearms or dogs, urging compliance to protect property and livestock.
No Hunting Ban at Crookshanks Farms
A farm order from E W and Morris V Crookshanks forbids any hunting with guns or dogs on Crookshanks farms. The directive emphasizes strict adherence across properties managed by the Crookshanks family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookshanks
E. W
Morris V
Notice to Taxpayers From City Tax Collector
Nelle Williams announces she will be at the Citizens Savings Bank each Saturday afternoon to collect city taxes as collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Savings Bank
Nelle Williams
Bide-A-Wee Club Hosts Bridge Dinner
Mrs Eunice F Dickinson hosted a bridge dinner for the Bide A Wee Club on a Wednesday night. Guests included Mrs Harvey F Dickinson Centerville Iowa Mrs V C Thurl Brookfield and couples Mr and Mrs John Dutton Mr and Mrs David Forbes Dr T R McArtor and Mr H R Aanderson. High score favors went to Mr and Mrs Forbes Mrs J P Bolling and Mr C B Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice F. Dickinson
Harvey F. Dickinson
Centerville
Iowa
V. C. Thurlo
Brookfield
John Dutton
David Forbes
T. R. McArtor
H. R. Aanderson
Forbes
J. P. Bolling
C. B. Fleming
Dickinson School Club elects officers and reports social profit
The Knighthood of Youth Club elected Eldon Head as president and reporter, Marvin Abbott as secretary, and Spencer Britton as song and yell leader this month. The pie social cleared 25 dollars with plans to buy books and an Aladdin lamp and teacher’s supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Knighthood of Youth Club
Eldon Head
Marvin Abbott
Spencer Britton
Tax Collector Schedules December Tax Gatherings
Notice to taxpayers: Benton Township taxes collected by J. J. Smith at Bank of Purdin on Tuesdays and Fridays, and Citizens Savings Bank on Wednesdays and Saturdays during December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Purdin
Citizens Savings Bank
Benton Township
J. J. Smith
Tax collection schedule for Duncan township announced
Edgar Hoselton, collector, will collect taxes in Duncan township on Thursdays in December at Reger, Fridays at Cora, and Saturdays at Browning each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reger
Cora
Browning
Duncan Township
Edgar Hoselton
Diary of a pupil's week with Blisters and lessons
A child's diary entries recount a preacher’s scolding, a bank president, Elixir meaning, relief office jokes, a Tiger laundry job mix up, a misnamed medicament, a back sprain episode, and a reflection on life, school, and Christmas holidays as the week unfolds with family and community voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. m
Rong
Jake
Elsys
Otto
Jacob
Mr. Reddykash
Ant Emmy
Tiger Laundry
Ani
Eney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jas. W. Brinkley
White Oak Church
Elmer Fusselman
Donnie Zeigler
Jim Zeigler
Paul Zeigler
Carl
Earl Zeigler
Union Temple Church
Pratt
Church of God Trio
Ralph M. G.smith
Kirksville Baptist Church
Mary Martha Society
Purdin
Hummel
Methodist Church
Red Cross
Richard Head
W. H. Pridemore & Son
Bide-A
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