Death notice and funeral details for Belle Sophia Lucia Brownridge Browning
Belle Sophia Lucia Brownridge Browning born December 18 1865 Wisconsin died December 17 1930 near Sullivan County Kansas and later buried at Kai fong church cemetery. She married John C Browning October 16 1880 and had six children Chester Raymond Otto Cora Irene Edith Carrie Rosaella Lee. Funeral by Rev J B Crawford December 18 at Kai fong church. Her family includes husband three sons four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Belle Sophia Lucia
Wisconsin
Kansas
John C. Brackenridge Browning
Sullivan County
Chester
Raymond
Otto
Cora Irene
Edith Carrie
Rosaella Lee
Browning
Free United Brethren Church
J. B. Crawford
Kaifong Church
General Assembly of the Church of the First Born
Tax Collector Dates for Enterprise Township in Purdin Browning
Taxpayer notice states TI will collect taxes in Enterprise township at Bank of Purdin on December 26 and 30 and at Citizens State Bank in Browning on December 27 and 31. W. E. Bailey, Collector.
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Purdin
Bank of
Citizens State Bank
Browning
Enterprise Township
W. E. Bailey
Post Office Closed Christmas Day
The Browning Post Office will close after 8 00 AM on Christmas Day by order of the Postmaster General. Mail early to ensure delivery before Christmas Day. Read posters in the Post Office Lobby for details or inquire at the window.
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Browning
Jimmie Knifong Dies at 20 in Idaho
James Herman Knifong born November 30 1910 near North Salem Missouri died December 16 1930 in Twin Falls Idaho aged 20 years 16 days He was the youngest of five children Carlos Eugene Hazel now Lavone Barron and Mary He lived near Winigan and Browning Missouri attended Browning and Winigan schools He moved to Eden Idaho with brother Carlos family last September and fell ill with typhoid fever later admitted to Twin Falls hospital for three months of suffering.
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James Knifong
James Herman
Herman
Ovida Knifong
North Salem
Twin Falls
Idaho
Jimmie
Carlos
Eugene
Hazel
Lavone Barron
Mary
Winigan
Browning
Missouri
Eden
Excellent Quartette Delights at M E Church
Lovers of vocal music enjoyed a second rendition of two specials by the local mixed quartet at the M E Church Sunday evening. The group features Miss Lorraine Glaze soprano Mrs Lorene Whaley contralto James Williams tenor Roy Calhoun bass with Mrs Jennie Glaze at the piano.
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M. E
Lorraine Glaze
Lorene Whaley
Jas. Willliams
Roy Calhoun
Glaze
Williams
Calhoun
Jennie Glaze
No Paper Next Week Notice
The Editor announces the newspaper will not print next week. The office will remain open for business transactions.
Entertained Sunday School Class At Mrs Harmon’s Home
Senior ladies of the Christian Church were invited to a luncheon at Mrs. J. B. Harmon’s home with fourteen covers. A review and reminiscence of the year followed, assisted by niece Mrs. Jas P Bolling who drove guests.
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The
Christian Church
J. B. Harmon
Kelsey’s Orchards Offers 5000 Bushels of Apples
Orchard advertises over 5000 bushels for sale at 1.00 1.50 and 2.00 per bushel. Varieties listed include Delicious Black Twig Missouri Pippin and Ben Davis. Sweet cider on tap. Located on Highway 36 two miles west of Brookfield.
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Ben Davis
Kelseys Orchards
Brookfield
Man Struck On State Highway In City Collision
B T Jolley was struck while crossing the state highway near Creason Garage by a car driven by Porter with Johnson as a passenger. Jolley was knocked down and run over bruising and leg injuries. He was cared for by the drivers, taken to Dr Haning, and is confined at home recovering. The trio expressed regret for the accident.
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B. T. Jolley
Creason
Porter
Johnson
Mr. Jolley
Tax collection schedule for Duncan Township announced
Ola F. Knifong announces tax collection at Citizen's Bank in Reger on Friday December 26 and in Browning on Saturday December 27. Collectors will gather taxes for Duncan Township.
Hunting Forbidden on Local Farms Says Landowners
Farmers W V Walker D H C Lambert Joe Bundridge Joe Nickell and Guy Head ban hunting with guns dogs or traps on their farmland warning trespassers across property. The notice lists names of landowners enforcing the rule.
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W. V. Walker
D. H. C. Lambert
Joe’ Bundridge
Joe Nickell
Guy Head
State Prisons Board Restructured Under New Leadership
Missouri State Prison management enters a new era as Delph Simons becomes director and Frank B. Jones shifts to commissioner of industries after January 1. The largely overcrowded facility with 4 275 inmates, designed for 2 600, is praised for efficiency and taxpayer savings despite growing complexities.
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Missouri State Prison
Delph €. Simons
Frank B. Jones
John S. Burnett
Jones
Stotts City
A. H. Harrison
Simons
Grant City
United States
Prison costs and inmate population rise in Gardner era plan
The Gardner administration reports daily prison costs per inmate fell to seventy six cents while the inmate count grows from 2340 to an anticipated 5000 by next spring. An intermediate prison project costing 750000 is under rapid construction but weather slows progress.
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Gardner
Tax collection route for Benton Township announced
Eva Foster, Collector, lists weekly tax collection stops at Citizens State Bank in Browning each Monday, Farmers Exchange Bank each Tuesday, Browning Savings Bank each Friday, Bank of Purdin in Purdin each Wednesday, and Stockgrowers Bank each Saturday.
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Browning
Citizens State Bank
Farmers Exchange Bank
Browning Savings Bank
Purdin
Bank of Purdin
Stockgrowers Bank
Benton Township
Eva Foster
Tuberculosis Society Seeks 350 Replies to Plea
The Linn County Tuberculosis Association reports low returns from its Christmas seal sale and asks donors to send back stamps or pay for seals. The group urges following up on recipients, and reminds readers that buying Christmas seals fulfills social citizenship while helping fight a widely spread disease.
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Linn County Tuberculosis Association
Married Couple Wed In Chillicothe Surprise Ceremony
Miles and Mildred Spencer eloped to Chillicothe for a marriage license and were joined in wedlock. The bride, daughter of Charles and Mrs. Spencer near Chula, is a school teacher who studied at Kirksville. The groom, son of Mrs. Joe Nickell, is known by locals from area high school. They return home and plan to settle on a farm with the bride resuming teaching next week.
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Chillicothe
Foz
Miles
Mildred Spencer
Near Chula
Earl Nickell
Miss Spencer
Charles Spencer
State Teachers College
Kirksville
Joe Nickell
J. B. Chittum
Chula
Visiting relatives in Oklahoma and Texas trip diary
A family letter from Okmulgee notes a November departure for 503 miles in 11 4 hours in a Chevrolet. They visit Mrs. Sea man and plan a six week Dallas stay with S. P. Schrock and Ruby Nichols. The note weaves family anecdotes and jokes with travel updates and holiday wishes.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Joe
Forest
R. L. Seaman
Harry Simons
Okemah
Linneus
Harry
Dallas
Texas
S. P. Schrock
Ruby Nichols
Missouri
D. W. Nichols
Marile
Christmas Greeting From P C Mullins
An appreciative reader from Quincy Illinois dated December 19 1939 sends warm Christmas wishes to friends and churches in Browning. He notes feeling well his son Jesse improving and plans to return early next year on a business trip with hopes for the sick to recover and blessings for all.
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Quincy
Jesse
Christian Church
Browning
P. C. Mullins
Diary of Slats and Family Weekend Notes
Fragmented diary entry describes a family gathering with Slats' parents arguing, Mr Gillem visiting for a checkers game, and remarks on Blisters bragging about his eighty nine years. The narrative shifts to a vase passed through generations and its loss, then mentions Clem Brant.
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Ben
Mr. Gillem
Gillem
P. m
Clem Brant
Glass fitting by Dr. Palm at Milan Stanley hotel
Dr. Palm of Chillicothe offers eye fitting at the Stanley hotel in Milan on the upcoming Monday and Tuesday. Prices range from 3.00 to 15.09, with a complete guaranteed service.
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Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Stanley Hotel
Milan
Bank Robbery at Dunlap Hits Cashier and Patrons
Two men robbed a Dunlap bank Thursday afternoon taking about 300 dollars from the cashier and patrons. They fled toward Linneus via Haseville and Shafter, eluding pursuers while authorities issued descriptions but omitted the car license.
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Dunlap
Galt
Trenton
Haseville
Shafter
Linneus
Cinderella Club Bridge Dinner Delights Holiday Guests
The Cinderella Club hosted a Christmas bridge dinner on December 22 at their club rooms. Decorations and a gift laden tree framed a festive evening with favors won by Ila Nevins, Mariyn Gooch, and Lola Lantz. Attendees included Mrs. Nevins, Allalie Thurlo, Maylen Gooch, and others, with many club members present.
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Cinderella Club
Ila Nevins
Mariyn Gooch
Lola Lantz
Mesdames Ila Nevins
Allalie Thurlo
Maylen Gooch
Lora
Dr Palm in Chillicothe Offers Daily Glasses Deals
Daily eye care in Chillicothe with guaranteed glasses and low prices. Dr Palm promotes weekday access excluding Mondays for affordable eyewear.
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Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
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Grim Reaper
Belle Browning
Neva Bingham
Kaifong Grove
J. E. Rudloff
South
Citizen’s Bank
Reger
Duncan Township
Ola F. Knifong
Tuberculosis Society
Oklahoma
Ant Emmy
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