Sullivan County Circuit Court in Session at Milan
The Sullivan County Circuit Court opened its January term in Milan with Judge Paul Van Osdol presiding. Jurors were sworn, with officials and attorneys from Trenton, Kirksville, and Chillicothe present. A heavy docket followed, including a case involving two cows allegedly stolen from George Moffett near Roger, with the jury deliberating late in the day.
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Circuit Court
Milan
Paul van Osdol
Sullivan County
Trenton
Kirksville
Chillicothe
George Moffett
Roger
Calhouns Host Ride-A-Wee Club Bridge Dinner
Mr and Mrs J H Calhoun entertained Ride A Wee Sewing club and husbands with a two course bridge dinner on Wednesday January 1 1936 Miss Lorraine Glaze invited guest Favors for high scores went to Mrs J D Lay and J N Neet Traveling prize awarded to Mrs C L Whaley
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J. H. Calhoun
Ride-A-Wee Sewing Club
Lorraine Glaze
J. D. Lay
J.N. Neet
C. L. Whaley
New Year's Bridge Dinner At Prather Home
The M M D Bridge club held a New Year’s Eve bridge dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Géo W Prather’s home. Guests included Robert Moore P P Kollasch Ray Nickell Leon Kenley John Neely Edgar Carter Orbra Jones Erma Peterson Noel Myers. Prizes went to Erma Peterson Orbra Jones Mrs Earl Nickell Burton Darr and Joe Nevins.
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M. M. D. Bridge Club
Géo. W. Prather
Earl Nickell
Burton Darr
Joe Nevins
New Year Party At Knifong Home Closes Bright
The Knifongs hosted a New Year Eve party with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Knifong entertaining guests in a lively evening of card games singing and games. Refreshments of sandwiches coffee and popcorn were served as the old year neared its end. The new year began with more eating before guests departed thanking the hosts for a pleasant evening.
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Kenneth Knifong
Mrs. Knifong
Evening gathering of local residents and families
The gathering included Mr and Mrs Emery Gray with sons, Mr and Mrs Art Eaton, Mrs Reed, Mr Taylor, Mr and Mrs Wm DeVore and daughter, Mr and Mrs Floyd and son, Mr and Mrs Paul Gooch and Bill Gooch, enjoying the evening.
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Emery Gray
Art Eaton
Reed
Taylor
Wm DeVore Land
Floyd
Paul Gooch
Bill Gooch
Pleasant Surprise For McArtor Home Guests
A sun rise party on December 30 at Mr. and Mrs. E. McArtor’s home drew about seventy five friends and neighbors to honor their sons Roscoe, working at St. Luke’s hospital in St. Louis, and Trusten with wife, teachers in the St. Louis school. The gathering featured reminiscences, games for the younger guests, and a generous plate lunch before goodbyes.
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E. McArtoray
Roscoe
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Louis
Trusten
Birth Announcement for Dodson Family Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Virgil Dodson announce the birth of a baby boy at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Doolin on December 24 in Baltimore Maryland Mrs Hubert Atkins is visiting her sister and family at present
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Virgil Dodson
Baltimore
Maryland
Albert Doolin
Hubert Atkins
Slats Diary Sunday to Friday at a small town church
A fragmentary diary reveals a preacher’s long sermon on care, a romantic flare with Jane, Christmas gifts, a religious revival seen from a cross tent, and playful, sometimes crude, observations on manners. The notebook style shows family talk, small-town humor, and daily events.
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Chirch
Sayen
Jane
Romancie
Grubbs
Billie Gote
Wensday
Kidses
Dixey
Anreck
Down Town
Ar2
Gentelman
Former Browning Boy Married in Washington
Miss Eleanor Curtis of Palouse Washington became the bride of Wayne Moore formerly of Browning Missouri on December 26 in Colfax Washington. The Rev Ralph Maer officiated. The couple will live in St Maries Idaho where Moore works in logging. A small crowd attended the ceremony and a charivari followed with candy cigars and dancing.
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Eleanor Curtis
E.L. Curtis
Palouse
Wash
Wayne Moore
Browning
Colfax
Ralph Maer
Moore
Havin
Milan High School
Milan
St. Maries
Idaho
Family gathers for New Year at Langdon home
During the aves of Mr and Mrs Lot Lantz it was an old fashioned custom for their children to celebrate New Year under the parental roof. Since the couple's death the family tradition continues with a gathering at Mr and Mrs W L Langdon's home in this city. Children of the pioneer family living here are:
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Lot Lantz
W. L Langdon
Christ Performs a Miracle at M E Church Sunday
Sunday services at the M E Church January 12th include a morning sermon Christ Performs a Miracle and an evening message Christ The Great Doctor. Evening service starts at 7 o clock. All are welcome. Rev O B Hobbs, Pastor.
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M.E
Christ
Christ the Great Doctor
0. B. Hobbs
Appreciated Reader Sends Sub on Texas Exposition Regards
A letter from Mrs. W. F. McKibben of League City Texas includes a $5.00 subscription payment and reflections on Texas Centennial sites Houston Galveston Dallas and San Antonio Breckenridge Park the Alamo and old Missions. It notes oil industry prosperity and mild climate aiding work and recalls twenty six years since leaving Missouri. The writer praises local papers and expresses affection for League City and Texas attractions.
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City
Tex
Joe Nickell
Browning
Houston
Galveston
San Antonio
Dallas
Breckenridge Park
Alamo
Old Missions
Texas
Missouri
W. F. McKibben
League City
Galveston Co, Tex
Long Life of Mrs. Belle Alexander Noted in Obituary
Obituary detailing the life of Mrs. Belle Alexander born June 25 1848 in Menard County Illinois. Married to Geo G Alexander March 1 1866 in Linneus Missouri. nine children with several predeceased. Surviving descendants listed. Funeral conducted at Southern Methodist Church with interment in Jenkins Cemetery. Also notes a separate death of Mr. Fisher and local news about Santa Claus Health buttons awards for rural schools and reader letter from Palouse Washington regarding the Browning Leader.
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Ann Isabel Northcott
B. F
Elizabeth Northcott
Menard County
Illinois
Quincy College
Missouri
Geo. G. Alexander
Hame
Linneus
Lytin
David
Mattie Trowbridge
Fred
Herman Alexander
Ben Alexander
Purdin
Henry Alexander
Alva
Okla
Lizzie Nickell
Sumner
Irene Garrett
Browning
Nellie Ormiston
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Southern Methodist Church
Owens
Jenkins
Howard County
Sullivan County
Mier Jesse Head
Laura
Frances
Oscars Orval
Wayne
South
Hibbs
Mr. Fish— Or
Oscar
Orval
Ian
Santa Claus
Livingston Bail
Linn County Tuberculosis Association
Chidren
Frances Norwell
Theo Thorne
Brookfield
Dorothy Hawk
Ruby Simpson
Flora Burns
Grayce Shermuly
Marceline
Eleanor Knight
Thelma McGhee
Helen Bummer
Berle Pearce
Frances Hanson
Bucklin
Juli Wickiter
Martha Hanson
Katie Armstrong
Eva Davis
Jim
Mrs. Charles Kinnamon Dies After Illness in Brookfield
Mrs. Charles Kinnamon formerly Miss Minnie Alberta Bennett was stricken Saturday while shopping in Brookfield Missouri and died at 1 30 p m Dr Roy Haley assisted at the home. She was born November 17 1866 near Browning Missouri and later married Clarence Kennedy and then Charles Kinnamon. She leaves a daughter Elsie and husband plus three brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held January 6 conducted by Rev B Hobbs with burial nearby.
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Carlos Kinnamon
Boston St
Brookfield
Roy Haley
Minnie Alberta
Isaac and
Mariah Bennett
Browning
Clarence Kennedy
Elsie
Mark C. Alspach
Kennedy
Charles Kinnamon
Wm. H
Ora A
Ray E. Bennett
Carrie Sayers
Sumner
Bennett
B. Hobbs
Card of Thanks for Minnie Kinnamon Funeral Help
We thank all who helped with the funeral burial and song service for our sister Minnie Kinnamon. Mr and Mrs Ray Bennett and family express gratitude for support and kindness. Elijah C Fisher born October 14 1863 near Jacksons Mill Howard County Missouri died December 30 1995 at home south of Cora age 72 years 2 months 16 days.
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Minnie Kinnamon
Ray Bennett
Elijah C. Fisher
Jackson's Mill
Howard Count
Missouri
Cora
Family Returns Home After Wisconsin Visit
Mr and Mrs Neal Freeland left Saturday for Kirksville after staying with Mr and Mrs D G Freeland and other relatives. They spent the night with Mr and Mrs Clive Freeland and continued Sunday to their home in O'Clair Wisconsin.
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Neal Freeland
D. G. Freeland
Kirksville
Clive Freeland
O'Clair
Wis
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Pearl Thomson
Higbee
Paul Dernard Coffman
W. T. Henson
James L. Dar
South Fifth Street
Moberly
Jean Curtis
Bride
Moberly Junior College
Kirksville State
Frankford High School
Jacob Lantz
Lot C. Lantz
Minnie Palmer
J. W. Lantz
Santa Ana
Calif
Lantz
Lang“don
Grace Lang
Don Cranes
Oxnard
California Orchards
W. S. Langdon
L. C. “Lantz
Ross Lantz
Lot Langdon
Green Castle
John
Hollow
Belle Alexander
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