Browning Leader-Record local notes and society news
Joe Nickell enters Browning post office as second class mail matter in 1897. February 18 1926 reports strong community gatherings, visits, entertainments and school events in Garner and surrounding areas. Residents attend parties, plays, and literary events as roads improve and local activities continue in North East Linn and nearby towns.
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Browning
Browning, Missou
Joe Nickell
Browny
Tractor School at Greacon Garage Browning MO
A tractor school and demonstration at Greacon Garage Browning Missouri on Friday February 19 features an expert tearing down a tractor to explain its operation and common failures. An afternoon seven reel picture show at the Electric Theatre demonstrates how the McCormick Dearing factory builds tractors. Attendance is free. bring overalls.
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Greacon Garage
Browning
Missouri
Elect Theatre
McCormick - Dearing
Steers For Sale By Henry Hanman
Ten head of coming three year old steers for sale. Two are red and the remainder are whiteface. Henry Hanman.
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Henry Hanman
Valentine Party Honoring Harvey Fields Dickinson
Ma and Mrs W H Dickinson hosted a Valentine party for Harvey Fields Dickinson and his classmates from seven to ten pm last Friday. The event featured games contests music and refreshments with many guests including Allaire Fields Wayne Gooch C H Best Gertie Fields Ruth Lay and Sherburn Fields. The young hosts praised for being ideal entertainers.
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W. H. Dickinson
Harvey Fields Dickinson
Harvey
Jimmie Robison
Beverly Duncan
Raymond Alspach
Mervin Garrett
Erma Peterso
Oma Atkins
Barton Carr
Elizabeth Dearing
Howard Carter
Florence Griffith
John Smith
Earl Nickell
Carrie Neely
Edward Williams
Vadis Nickell
Opal Coon
Allaire Fields
Wayne Gooch
For Sale Baby Chicks and Eggs for Hatching
Mrs Harry Neff advertises baby chicks and hatching eggs for sale. Contact details not provided.
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Harry Neff
Stop Look and Listen Lightning Rods Ad
A sales pitch from L. O. Carpenter urging customers to buy lightning rods and fixtures. He claims the best line of lightning protection with right prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
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L. O. Carpenter
Locust Valley Church Preaches Saturday Through Sunday
Locust Valley Baptist Church invites strong attendance for preaching Saturday night Sunday morning and Sunday night with a business meeting after Saturday night and a love offering for Missions on Sunday morning. Pastor L B Hargrove signs the note.
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Locust Valley
Subscribes for Another Year From Browning Record Reader
A Browningite letter from Garlington Oklo dated February 13 1926 encloses a money order for 150 to renew a subscription for one year. The writer G H Moore requests continued delivery of the news from his old home Browning Missouri and signs respectfully.
Bargain Residence and Farm Properties For Sale
Calhoun and Thornton advertise residence properties for sale at bargain prices along with town properties and farms available for exchange. Money offered at the lowest rate.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Uncle Bailey Holds First Farm Sale North of Town
Uncle John Bailey called for a public sale at his farm north of town next Friday. It marks his first sale ever as his son F L Bailey and wife plan to move in with him and Mr Bailey plans retirement to enjoy his declining years.
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John Bailey
F. L
Mr. Bailey
Tom Walker Dies Suddenly In Hamilton Neighborhood
Tom Walker a highly respected farmer in the Hamilton area died suddenly Monday after a brief illness. The funeral was led by Rev. James L. Bate at Hamilton church with interment in Humphreys Cemetery. The community extends condolences to the bereaved family.
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Tom Walker
Hamilton
Marriage of Bert Strong and Clemma Warren in Savannah 1926
Bert Strong of 4yrs King Hill Avenue and Miss Clemma Warren of 126 Hyde Park Avenue wed in Savannah on February 13 1926 with Rev M F Brower of the Presbyterian church performing. Strong is son of Nellie McAhan who now resides in Oregon. Warren is daughter of Lee Warren of the bride’s former address. They reside now at 5817 Swift Avenue.
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Bert Strong
King Hill Avenue
Clemma Warren
Hyde Park Avenue
Savannah
M. F. Brower
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Strong
Nellie McAhan
Oregon
Miss Warren
Lee Warren
Swift Avenue
Sullivan County Weather and Local Moves Report
Sullivan County notes a pleasant day and mentions well wishes for a fine Argentine event. John Arnold and his wife have relocated to Winigan and will carry mail on W. Bunch's route. Frank Belzer has been working on George Jones's house.
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Frank Belzer
George Jones
Weekend Socials and Farm Work Roundup
Clyde and Allen Belzer visited Harvey Belzer and wife on Saturday. Dave Carmack moved Walter Bunch’s household goods on Sunday. John Belzer helped Harvey Belzer cut wood Saturday morning. The dance at George Jones drew a large crowd and fun was had. Rastis Martin aided Harvey Belzer with wood Saturday morning. Mel Belzer and wife have flu but are improving. Charley Tallman cut wood Saturday. Robert McCollum visited Dave Carmack Sunday on Ross Roads and Cora. The spell of spring seems near. The Valentine party hosted by Fay and Ruth Lawrence Saturday night was well attended. Mr and Mrs Chas Dodson stayed Wednesday to Friday with their daughter Mrs Carl Straley and family. Mrs Homer Hellen stopped by Cross Roads school Friday evening. Wm Black did fine road work west of Cora Saturday evening. George Dodson deseraed calves for E E Maxey last week. Chas Morris was in Cora Monday.
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Little Clodhopper
Electric Theatre
Purdin
Sample Case Inquiry Prompts Summers Policy Stand
A letter exchange between a cemetery sexton and S W Summers reveals Summers declining a commission from a salesman. Summers states his eight year policy of no agents and no commission, preferring to keep prices at their existing level. The bonafide letters are on file at Summers' business.
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Summers
S. W. Summers
Administrator Notice on Hailey Estate in Linn County Missouri
Letters of Administration for Charles W. Hailey's estate were granted February 19 1926 by the Linn County Missouri Probate Court. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance or risk being barred after one year. Administeatrix Lene R. Bailey and Judge of Probate Arthur Le Pratt attest the notice. Local community notes follow.
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Charles W. Hailey
Linn County
Misouri
Bearng
Euch
Lene R. Bailey
Arthur le Pratt
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