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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
1
A 1924 letter from D. W. Nichols describes travel from Linneus to Okmulgee Oklahoma and then to Florida. He details a pumping plant on Deep Fork river, city and county valuations, taxes, paved roads, local industry, and upcoming travels to Dallas. The long Florida poem extols sunshine and tourist booster themes.
Nickell and Peters describe a coastal camp in Bradenton Florida as a bustling little town with 218 acres and 648 residents. Oyster shucking actions fill the day while a Missouri boy’s poem captures the region and warm weather likened to summertime. Stella Peters sends regards and requests future paper mailing to Bradenton.
A compact fragment listing lines about states and places including Old Virginia Shenandoah Kentucky Georgia and the Wabash, noting Frank Redding Huntsville Mo as composer and a refrain about native states and a beloved Kentucky home.
Mr and Mrs Guy Peters hosted a Sunday six oclock dinner for relatives. The menu featured wild ducks and other delicacies, followed by games and radio listening. Attending were Mr and Mrs W F Peters, Mr and Mrs Paul Kollasch and children, Mr and Mrs Edwin Martin and son, and Mr and Mrs Roy Peters and children.
C N Russell announces he will collect Taylor township taxes at the Farmers Exchange Bank in Humphreys every Saturday in December. This notice advises taxpayers to visit for tax payments with the collector.
At a special Browning Baptist meeting on November 23 the church called Rev Cecil Ezra Sheets of Kansas City Missouri to its pastorate beginning immediately He preached Heaven and Thanksgiving sermons He was born in Harrison County West Virginia educated at Broadus Institute West Virginia University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary He has served nearly two years as a pastor in Missouri and other churches His former deacons praise his Christian character missionary spirit scriptural knowledge and preaching He is hopeful for Browning and impressed with the town and its school He offers to assist in town and county welfare and spiritual needs The Mullins Farm birthday dinner for Guy on Saturday featured a basket feast with guests including Mr and Mrs W H Smith Mr and Mrs Jay Smith Ian Mullins Linneus Irvin Erwin Bessie Smith Jennie Kathryn Ogle Nyal Raver and others
The pastor reports steady church activity at Bear Branch Morris Chapel and Knifong Grove with improving facilities. Attendance dipped at S S due to sickness, but Sunday school interest remains high. Browning to host services next Sunday and Morris Chapel records the largest class and Sunday school on the charge. James L. Bate, Pastor.
Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the Smiths home to celebrate a birthday surprise for Guy Smith and his wife. The group arrived with warm wishes and shared cake and stories in a quiet, festive gathering at their residence.
Notice that 50 to 60 cards of good dry wood are for sale and realt wood is available by seeing or calling Will Gibson.
A week of casual notes covers speakers on aging and mortality, insurance windfalls, conversations about marriage, a party nickname, trouble over missed study sessions, a bath tub distraction, and a teacher’s prompt about a drowning saying. The entries reveal everyday concerns and small-town attitudes.
Board with good wood offered for sale cut to desired length by W. P. Breeding. Buyers can specify length and quantity as needed.
Special notice warns all parties to stay off farms with guns traps or dogs. No hunting will be permitted. Signatories include John B. Harmon J E Brown W C Harmon J C Daniels H F Kille.
John William Biswell born July 1 1858 in Randolph County Missouri died December 4 1924 in Kansas City Kansas aged 66 years 5 months 8 days. Survived by widow Lizzie Stinson a brother Frank L Biswell sisters Mrs J W Clark and Mrs Rebecca Myers and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral at Jenkins cemetery December 10 conducted by Rev James L Batem. Directors meeting for North Salem Bank January 6 1925 at 10 a m to elect seven directors and address banking matters.
Members will hold the annual Linn County Farmers Association meeting in Bucklin Missouri on Saturday December 20 at the Exchange Building. Dinner will be served then the meeting begins at two o clock to elect officers for the ensuing year and address any other business. All members urged to attend. Done by order of the Linn County Board.
A warning notice states hunters must stay off farms or face legal action. Signatories include F. J. Alspach Roy Taylor J. E. Shepherd T. J. Seaman W. S. Pipes and Guy Brookshier.
Mrs. Martha E. Long declares no hunting with guns traps or dogs on her farm. Warning to keep away to avoid trouble and ensure safety.
Florence E. Lay, tax collector, announces she will be in Purdin on Tuesdays and Fridays starting December 1924 and will spend remaining time at the Farmers Exchange Bank in Browning, Missouri to collect Benton township taxes.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me must settle by January 1 1925 either by cash or note. Accounts not settled by then will be closed and placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. R W Whaley.
Stockholders are advised of the annual meeting of Farmers Bank of North Sa to be held as specified in the notice. The meeting will address corporate matters, nominations, and any business brought before the shareholders.
Six Hawaiian performers present a musical program at the Electric Theatre this Thursday November 18. The company is billed as the best Hawaiian group on the road and promises an enjoyable show, paired with a feature picture. Admission prices listed.
The Novelty and Browning high schools debated Friday night in the auditorium. The affirmative supporters were King Carter and Estel Riddle while Cleo Browning and VanOsdel spoke for Novelty. Kirksville judges ruled in favor of Novelty. A fair crowd attended.
Fifty pound bushels offering Timothy seed for sale by W S Neet of Humphreys Missouri. They advertise sixty bushels of clean Timothy seed available for purchase.
The Legion staged The Path Across The Hill at the Electric Theatre Tuesday night despite bad weather. The entire cast delivered strong performances and critics claim it is the best Legion production yet. Officials say another performance will be announced soon. attend if you can.
Cleveland Christy son of Mr and Mrs I B Christy died at his Mt Zion home Friday from a complication of disease He was about thirty five married to Winnie Sevier fourteen years ago leaving four children with one died recently Funeral services were held at Mt Zion church Sunday afternoon December 14 and burial followed The bereaved family and community extend sympathy in this hour of grief.
Wood for sale including body hickory and dry elm. Contact Joe Johnson to discuss quantities and prices. Phone requests preferred for orders and delivery details.
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