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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
1
The article recalls the P. E. O. Society and its educational fund begun after the 1907 Supreme Convention in Brookfield. Donations sustain loans to aid girls for high school and college education, with beneficiaries becoming teachers, professors, nurses, librarians, and more. Brookfield supporters emphasize ongoing charity and local chapters.
A heavy blizzard hit the area over the past week beginning Saturday night with freezing rain, ice buildup, and widespread snowfall. The storm intensified Monday, hindering travel, but winds eased by evening leaving many residents clearing streets.
A large gathering witnessed the wedding of Nona Bernice Mundell to Everett W. Riley at the Mundell home. The service was led by Rev Maples of Winigan. Frances Bond played the wedding march. reception featured a noted home dinner. The bride, a refined, popular figure, wore a cream crepe gown. the groom, a successful farmer and former Sullivan county teacher, is the son of Mr and Mrs Wm Riley route 4. The LEADER-RECORD joins friends in extending congratulations.
Mrs. BB Fields was the guest of her daughter Florence at Kirksville on Saturday.
In Purdin Missouri Mr M H Hutchin son and Mrs M L Hanks wed with Elder Edwards officiating at 10 Sunday morning. Both are well known in Linn County and will reside in Purdin with many relatives wishing them lasting happiness. Enterprise reports the ceremony.
The narrator identifies as Old Casey Jones and describes life on a government claim in a barren western plain. He claims habitation on natural soil with a cabin and furniture under a rough roof as he endures hardship and hunger.
A narrator speaks of rough living on a government claim in Grant County. He laments hunger and poverty with no hope of gain, planning to return east to marry and live on corn bread, after leaving Missouri. The verse contrasts rustic hardship with longing for home and redemption through marriage.
Ed D. Walter, vice president and manager of Lee Live Stock Commission Co., is acclaimed by countrymen and buyers as a top cattle expert. He brings nineteen years of selling experience on the Chicago market and is praised for his dedication to improving farmer welfare through Lee in Chicago.
Mrs. Shatto died after six months of consumption. Survived by W J Ford and Cora Miles of Missouri and eight Shatto children including Lizzie Frazier James Shatto Mary Miller Martha Almond Susie Beck Minnie Norman Belle Plowman Leonard Shatto. Funeral at White Oak Grove Church led by Rev W W Clay. Burial in nearby cemetery with community mourning.
Thos Harmon born March 28 1851 in Sullivan county Missouri married Mary Dod son and had children John Harmon Ada Durcan Elsa Thompson Thurman Harmon Mary Ferris Leonard Harmon Arthur Harmon His second wife died years ago and he lived with his children in Oklahoma later dying in Moulton Iowa obituary notes surviving children and remarriage details.
J B Fleming the renowned auctioneer purchased the 200 acres from Dr J W Lane who has resided in Houston for years. The sale followed immediate bidding and caused local chatter about the price and Fleming’s quick acquisition.
The M. W. A. Browning camp calls all members to the I. C. O. F. hall on Wednesday night March 4 to elect delegates for the County meeting and decide on whether to adopt the Chicago rates. If opposed, members should act now. Refreshments will follow the business session. By Order of Lodge.
Poultry wanted and top market prices offered for all kinds of produce eggs turkeys hides and furs. They pay best price for cream and keep fresh meats oysters celery bread and cheese. Orders filled promptly call early for delivery bring hides of all kinds.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church held an all day session at Mrs. Fred Peters home last Thursday. Twelve members attended and progress was made as they quilted one quilt and sewn several aprons.
Mr and Mrs Jas Nest entertained at a pleasant one o clock turkey dinner last Sunday in their home. Guests enjoyed a hospitable afternoon.
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