George Lester Riley Passes Away in Missouri Norbert Era
George Lester Riley born January 5 1861 in Clay County Missouri near Kearney died February 12 1928 at age 67 years 1 month 6 days He married Belle Beckett in 1881 and moved to Purdin Missouri later in livery and restaurant work After Belle Beckett died in 1910 he married Belle Vanhorn in 1911 He survived by a daughter Opal Johnson and a circuit of friends and neighbors With declining health he left his Browning transfer business and later bought a farm near Old Enterprise He died peacefully leaving a community bereaved and a family facing loss with fond memories
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lester Riley
Clay County
Missouri
Kearney
Belle Beckett
Purdin
Belle Vanhorn
Opal Johnson
Riley
Browning
Old Enterprise
Card of Thanks for help during illness and burial
The family of Belle Riley and Opal Johnson thank neighbors and friends for assistance during the sickness and death of their husband and father. They also acknowledge the beautiful floral offerings and signed by Mrs. Belle Riley Mrs. Opal Johnson and son Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Riley
Opal Johnson
Donald
Bargain 55 Acre Farm For Cash Rent Near Town
A fair improved 55 acre farm available for cash rent at a bargain. Location is 1.5 miles to town on State Highway J near Browning Missouri, owned by D Burwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Burwell
Browning, Mo
Friday to Monday Diary Entries on Domestic Life
A fragmentary diary recounts a family week with chores and quarrels. The writer notes a new washing machine, marital strain after marriage, a Sunday joke about a man eating like a crab, and a discussion on stopping affection in automobiles by forcing marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Emmy
Emmy
Joe Hix
Joe
Jane
For Sale Buff Orpington Eggs
For sale Buff Orpington eggs from pure bred prize winning birds. 75 cents for 15 or four dollars per hundred. Mrs. O H Mundell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Mundell
Litter size and sanitation boost 1928 pig profits
L A Weaver of Missouri College of Agriculture says profits hinge on litter size at marketing, not farrowed young. The McLean sanitation plan with movable hog houses on clean pasture helps pigs thrive, along with proper breeding, feeding, and timely marketing. Details are in Experiment Station Circular 134 available at Room 127, Missouri College of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Weaver
Missouri College of Agriculture
McLean
College of Agriculture
Weaver
Coal Suppliers Advertise Iowa and Illinois Coal
Iowa and Titino advertise available blocks of Iowa coal and a car of Illinois coal of the best grade. Call with orders to Nickell Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Titino
Illinois
Nickell Coal Commany
Surprise birthday for Mrs. J. E. Marvin by R N A members
On a Surprise Tuesday February 14 Mrs. J. E. Marvin received a birthday party arranged by R N A members. They brought ice cream and a large cake with sixty three candles to the Marvin home and she was deeply surprised.
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J. E. Marvin
Marvin
Local Couple Wed In Town Home Ceremony
Saturday night Miss née Elizabeth Nickell became the bride of Mr. and Mrs C C Williams in a quiet home ceremony witnessed by a necessary party. The bride is the daughter of J Da Nickell and a city high school graduate. The groom works with Prowning Motor Company and resides with his parents. The Leader-Record joins friends in extending congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liams
M.A. Hale
J. da Nickell
Cc. C. Willams
Prowning Motor Company
Baby Chicks Shipped by Parcel Post at Reasonable Prices
Chicks of any breed offered with parcel post shipping at reasonable prices. Custom hatching also available. Contact Mrs H W Neff in Browning Mc for orders or inquiries by phone or mail.
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H. W. Neff, Browning, Mc
Orley See Soloist in Berkeley Symphony Concert
Thomas Frederick Freeman notes in The Berkeley Daily Gazette that Orley See, stepping from the first violins, gave a refined performance of Wieniawski’s violin concerto with Alfred Hertz conducting the San Francisco Symphony in Harmon Gym under UC auspices. The program featured Oberon Overture, Schubert Unfinished Symphony, Schumann Dane of the Nymphs and Satyrs, and Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite, earning strong audience and orchestra praise despite rain. See’s tone, breadth, and brilliance earned enthusiastic applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orley See
Berkley
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
Alfred Hertz
Harmon Gymnasium
University of California
Weber
Schubert
Schumann
Dane
Wieniawski
Tschiakowsky
Lee
Thomas
Frederick Freeman
Berkeley Daily Gazette
Berkeley
California
Optometrist to Test Eyes in Winigan and North Salem
Dr Hanna, an optometrist, will test eyes at Winters Hotel in Winigan Missouri on Friday February 24 and at the Phone Office in North Salem Missouri on Saturday February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hanna
Winters Hotel
Winigan
North Salem
Notice on Men’s Wool Union Suits and Prices
Classified listing shows prices for men’s all wool union suits at 6.00, 3.95, 5.00, and 3.60 with a 3.00 implied value. Sold through a local retailer, indicative of sale pricing for winter apparel.
Suits and Coats Sale by J. J. Smith
Advertises V suits at 1.95 and 1.50 prices, V suits at 1.19 and 5.00, blanket lined coats at 3.95 and 3.00, and blue denim coats with blanket lining at 1.20. Includes name J. J. Smith.
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J. J. Smith
P. E. D. Chapter Meeting Held at Duncan Home
On February 8 Mrs. Kk. M. Duncan hosted the local P. E. D. Chapter with an orderly business session led by President Mrs. Netwock. Mrs. Eihelyn Jol Isyx delivered an excellent reading and a lap luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. M. Duncan
Netwock
Eihelyn Jol Isyx
R.M. Calhoun
Herbert Hamilton
Special sale on men and boys suits through February 25
Advertisement offers 25 percent off all men and boys suits until February 25. J. J. Smith promotes overshoes at 95 cents for one week, highlighting a limited time deal for customers.
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J. J. Smith
Resolutions of Respect for Sylvester P. Carr
The Camp No. 3385 Royal Neighbors of America notes the death of Brother Sylvester P. Carr and expresses deep sympathy. The lodge laments the loss of a loving friend and neighbor and cherishes his Christian character. A copy of these resolutions will be printed in the Leader-Record and sent to the bereaved family.
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Sylvester P. Carr
America
Lulu Carter
Myrtle Peterson
Leona Harris
Rev H G Coffrian Cursed at Liberty
A Liberty obituary notes the death of Harold Gordon Coffman son of Rev and Mrs A B Coffman at 25 years in Kirksville after medical efforts failed. Born Benson Missouri 1902 he trained at Park College William Jewell Central College Fayette and Missouri Conference. Funeral at Liberty Methodist Church featured several clergy from area churches.
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Harold Gordon
A. B. Coffman
Benson
Linn County
Missouri
Boone County
Columbia
University Preparatory
Avondale
Clay
Liberty High School
Park College
William Jewell College
Central College
Fayette
Broadway Methodist Church
Cecil M. Aker
D. L. Coale
Broadway
B. D. Sipple
Richmond
Cummings
Kansas
Blue Parkway
Garland Avenue
Kansas City
Rayville
Charles Poulson
Cowgill
McCredie
Browning
W. F. McMurry
Chillicothe
Mary Ruth Heath
James Heath
Wm. Rutherford
Frank J. Mapel
Richard Harold
Kirksville
Effiemarie
Linnie Catherine
Helen Elizabeth
Margaret Ann
William Rutherford
Lder
Liberty Methodist Church
B. B. Harvey
Gallatin
H. H. Leutzow
Liberty
W. L. Scarborough
F. A. Henry
Emmest R. Mayley
Platte City
Norborné
Jessie E. Baker
McMurry
Winnwood
F. V. Less
Disciples’ Church
Wim. .Rutherford
Newton Baldwin
Resh .Simrall
Jesus
Liberty Christian Church
Forest Feezer
Liberty Baptist Church
Ernest R. Bayley
Farnk G. Seyfarth
J. Frank Baker
O. E. Lockhart
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Liberty Cemetery
W. P. Hunt
J. L. Roberts
Public Auction of Household Goods in Browning
Mrs Ruth Coffman will sell her household goods at a public auction at the M E C S Parsonage Browning on Saturday February 18 at 1 30 p m. The sale includes furniture and common domestic items. Proceeds go to the parsonage program.
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S. Parsonage
Browning
Ruth Coffman
Community thanks for sympathy after loss of Coffman family
The Coffman family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown during the illness and death of husband, son and brother Rev. A. B. Coffman and Mrs. Ruth Coffman and family.
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Ruth Coffman
A. B. Coffman
Resignation leads to new hardware venture for Schrock
H. L. Schrock resigns from Long-Bell Lumber and buys Herbert C. Bailey hardware stock including breech gun and barrel. He will take possession early next month and may base operations at Bailey Maytag Company headquarters. Arthur Mundell accompanies the fixtures and shares the hardware experience.
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H. L. Schrock
Long-Bell Lumber Company
Herbert C. Bailey
Bailey
Bailey Maytag Company
Centleman
Maytag Company
Mr. Schrock
Purdin
Arthur Mundell
Hazardous Crossings On Main Street Near Creason’s Garage
Innes describes two deteriorated street crossings on Main Street and near Creason’s Garage as the new road lowered the crossovers below street crown. The condition makes crossing the state highway risky and could trap vehicles if attempted.
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Innes
Our City
Main
Creason
Special model Dodge touring car in first class condition
K. M. Duncan reports a special model Dodge touring car is in first class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Duncan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ford Enny
Garrage
Wensday
Susie Ellman
Ant Emmys
Susy
Rev. M. A. Haie
Winigan, Missouri
Roy Calhoun
Jas. Neet
Wayne Gooch
Herbert Bailey
J. P. Bolling
J. BR. Williams
Roy Whaley
W. H. Dickinson
Wesley Peters
Dyle Peterson
Vane Thurlo
Guy Adams
Virgil Hope
Lorraine Glaze
H.G. Cofrrian
Cursed AT Liberty
A. §. C. Hospital
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