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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
1
The notice thanks readers for patronage and announces business sale to C. R. Campbell with possession January 20. Settlements due by January 1 and all goods cash only. Also promotes Dr Shoop s Preventics candy tablets to ward off colds, sold by J A Mairs.
A fragmented Christmas verse describes a bright tree awaiting Santa Claus. Tiny stockings hang from the mantel and imagined places for Johnny’s gun May and Kate’s dolls appear as a child yearns for Santa to notice the family’s holiday scene.
At 980 feet the Marceline drill struck oil on Tuesday. Workers report stone and water sections since 200 feet. The find brings joy to Marceline residents though the well’s capacity remains undetermined. A southbound freight wreck at Mendota and two Browning women traveling between trains are noted.
Last Saturday C. R. Campbell, living southwest of town, bought the hardware stock of J. P. Reynolds & Co and will take possession about January 20. Campbell’s mercantile experience suggests a smooth transition. Reynolds plans to decide his future. Also noted, John Harris of Hobart Oklahoma visited for several days, and J. W. announces his candidacy for sheriff, with best wishes from the Leader-Record.
The note explains December 21 and 22 as the year's shortest days with only a one minute difference from December 14 to 21 22. It details sun set times 433 dropping to 334 on December 15 and the 21st day length at 8 hours 12 minutes and notes bill head printing services offered with varied sizes and styles.
In Brookfield last Thursday about 10 oclock Frank Brazell and Robert Williams quarreled during a card game in Williams barber shop on South Main street. Williams stabbed Brazell in the breast and neck, killing him, then crushed his brain with a cuspidor. Sam Kearney, shaved by George Walden, witnessed the incident.
Last Sunday December 16 Oliver Lay and Pearl Smith wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev Dowell officiating. Lay is son of Bud Lay a prominent local farmer and Smith is daughter of James and Mrs Smith who live west of town. The Leader-Record extends best wishes.
Burlington officials report progress on installing a sizable water tank with coal chute potential. Several workers are on the site, and Clarence Bingham is assigned to oversee the project as it nears completion.
A nostalgic, seasonal verse imagines Christmas preparations. Children dream of Santa while families ready mince pies and stockings. The resounding joy centers on St Nick's expected sleigh and reindeer, with stockings hung by chimneys to avoid disappointment.
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