Tragic Accidental Gunshot Ends Life of Local Youth
A boy of 14 from Reger township died after a loaded firearm discharged while at Cotteries Enterprise Farm five miles east of town. The hammer struck and tore the arm, causing fatal blood loss. Doctors arrived but the wound proved fatal around 9 o clock Wednesday morning. The community mourns as classes closed at Reger School for the day. A declamatory contest featured Lillie Smith Fisher and others with Clara Sch earning a medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorge Cotter
Kaifong Grove
Tory
Reger
W. C. Burwell
Lillie Smith Fisher
Oma Boyd
Florence Clare Schweppe
Nellie J
Jennie DeWitte
Stella m
Donna Campbell
E. M. Wilof Browning
Prin
C. F. Johns Milan
J. A. Brownet Humphreys
Clara Schwas
Ben Edwards Dies After Long Illness in County Office
Ben Edwards died yesterday morning at seven o clock after a lengthy illness. He had returned from Kansas City for treatment then traveled to Linneng where he passed away. He was a popular figure who held the county clerk position longer than any predecessor.
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Ben Edwards
Kansas City
Linneng
Edwards
Linn County Woodmen Convene at Linneus for 1906 Meeting
Delegates from modern Woodman camps in Linn County met at Linneus last Thursday. Officers for the coming year were elected and the date for the 1906 log rolling meeting set by the committee. E B Fields presided with John L Bollingty and J M Thurlot as treasurers. About 200 members supported a special effort to secure the Log Rolling event and all officers belong to this camp. The exact meeting date from the 1st to the 20th will be decided by the committee. Browning boys express satisfaction and expect a strong gathering. Roy Burchett left for Midvale Thursday.
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Lionty
Linneus
Linn County
Ace
E. B. Fields
John L. Bolling Ty
J. M. Thurlotreas
Lng
Browning
County Court Sessions Approve Bonds and Plan Courthouse Vote
February county court session, with full officers present, cancels 4102 railroad bonds totaling 42100, reducing county debt. They order a special April 24 election to decide funding for a new courthouse, approve prior reports, publish receipts and expenditures, and make various appointments and financial actions.
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Courh
Quartley
J. Matkins
Sullivan County
B. F Roberts
W. A. Miller
Milan
Addison Payne
S. L. Bowman
Bowman Township
J. P. McNabb
W.S. Neet
Taylor Township
J. H. Mooney
Corabridge
Life of John A. McCall Died in New Jersey
Obituary notes John A. McCall former president of New York Life Insurance Co who died February eighteenth at Lakewood New Jersey. He began as a butcher boy and rose to a salary of one hundred thousand dollars annually before health declined during an insurance probe.
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John A
Cotter Sale Postponed By Weather To Feb 28
R M Cotter postpones his sale to next Wednesday February 28 due to bad weather last Tuesday. The sale on the French Nickell farm 3 2 miles northwest of Browning includes 3 horses 22 head of cattle harness wagons farming implements household furniture hay corn and other property.
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R. M. Cotter
Browning
Missouri loses suit over Chicago drainage canal case
The United States Supreme Court ruled Missouri failed to prove its case against Illinois in the long running dispute over Chicago sewage contaminating the Mississippi River and affecting St. Louis drinking water.
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United States Supreme Court
Missouri
Chicago
St. Louis
Mississippi
Garden Seeds From Webster Farm Offered For Sale
We sell Webster's garden seeds bought directly from his seed farm. Last year they gave universal satisfaction with large packages equal to Ferry's. We offer seeds on commission and guarantee every package true to name or money refunded. No old seeds, only fresh from the farm.
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Websters
Ferry
Bingham’s Introduces New Bread Item
Local bakery Bingham’s unveils a new bread offering. Patrons report warm crust, soft interior, and a subtle rye notes. Staff say it pairs well with soups and owner hints at seasonal variants.
Obituary for Thomas A. Williams of Sullivan County
Thomas A Williams born October 26 1827 in Russell County Virginia moved to Missouri in 1855 and joined the Missionary Baptist Church. He married Missouri Ann Knifong and had six daughters and one son, then remarried Mary A Wampler in 1481 producing five more children. After a five year illness he died February 5 1906 at ten in the morning at Kaifong Grove Cemetery with scripture 1 John 3 read and the hymn Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow sung.
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Thomas A. Williams
Russell Co
Missouri
Missionary Baptist Church
Tommy
Ann Knifong
Gulf
Williams
Mary A. Wampler
Christ
Sullivan County
Kaifong Grove
Card of Thanks for Burial Support
I express sincere thanks to my friends who kindly assisted me in burying my mother and for the support shown during this time.
Browning Bakery Ranked For Fresh Bread Quality
Mr. C. C. Cotter keeps Browning Bakery in running order and produces bread as good as any sold, praised for quality and freshness.
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C. C. Cotter
For Sale Eight Room House and 100 Acre Farm
For sale a eight room house with a good barn and out buildings on one acre. Also a 100 acre farm thirteen miles south of town. For information apply to Bup Jongs Browning Mo.
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Bup Jongs Browning
Mrs George Anderson Visiting Brother in Shelby
Mrs. George Anderson is visiting her brother Leonard Edens at Shelby this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Anderson
Leonard Edens
Shelby
Fine Horses From Browning Shipments Highlight Local Trade
Four loads of horses left Browning last week with buyers including Ww. P. Carter Spalding Ed Grant and Leon Fife. J. W. Jones and J. W. Fields sold valuable spans to Leon Fife for 515 dollars. G. G. Hersman sold four mares for 600 dollars. Total payouts approached 10 000 dollars for the four horse loads plus cattle and male shipments.
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Browning
Ww. P. Carter
Spalding
Ed Grant
Chicago
Leon Fire
Howard County
J. W. Jones
J. W. Fields, Jr
Leon Fife
G.G. Hersman
Yeomen Dine and Enjoy Evening at Hall
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen met Monday night at the hall for a full meal and entertainment. The Orchestra furnished music and the drill team performed, pleasing both Yeomen and guests alike with the generous hospitality.
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Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Public Auction at Beancamp Farm Near Browning
Robinson and Ransom hold a public sale next Tuesday February 27 at the old Beancamp Farm four aisles southeast of Browning. Catalog includes 88 head of cattle some hogs 4 horses farm implements hay and other articles. Sale begins at ten o clock.
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Robinson and
Ransom
Beancamp
Browning
Linneus Ads Outshine Local Merchants on Page Space
The Linneus paper carried a large display ad for a Laclede merchant last week, occupying three or four times the space of all Linneus ads. Browning shows two reasons why such space dominance does not occur there. Local merchants would feel they bought newsprint if Milan or Linneus ran a page ad on the front of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Browning
Milan
Lraper-Record
A Good Investment in Woodmen Policy
W L Duncan joined Modern Woodmen of America in 1887 and died in 1906. He paid 198 75 into the mortuary fund, 55 50 into the general fund, and 1 25 as an examination fee, totaling 260 50. The head office received proofs on February roth and the 2000 policy was paid February 16 with minimal delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Duncan
Modern Woodmen of America
Mortuary
Roth
Mutual telephone reps meet to exchange across county
Representatives from Browning Linneus Meadville Laclede Purdin and neighboring rural exchanges held a meeting at Laclede last week to arrange intercounty exchange cooperation.
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Laclede
Browning Linneus
Meadville
Purdin
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