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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
1
A letter from Rev H G C Hallock describes his Christian Almanac published for China readers. He recalls adapting a Wang Lih tradition into Bible verses prayers and anti opium messages, the publishing challenges wartime mail routes and rising print runs reaching hundreds of thousands. He appeals to libraries to carry the work and notes hopes for peace and Christmas goodwill.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harris entertained at their home on Christmas day with guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. W. White J. Elmer White B. Glenn Gooch Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Shouse Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Gooch Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hamilton and Miss Lou Martin. The group enjoyed a beautiful day in the hospitable home.
J I Harmon and Mr and Mrs J P Bolling and daughter Virginia entertained many friends at a New Year dinner. Mrs Bolling and daughter served a turkey dinner with all trimmings. The afternoon featured pleasant talk and radio music with guests including Mr and Mrs J D Lay and Ruth, Mr and Mrs J B Harmon and Norris Phillips, Iva Carr and sons Burton and Jean, and Mr and Mrs M P Brassfield and Annabel Atkins.
On a Sunday the Nichols family gathered at the Linneus home place west of Browning for a rare reunion. Harrison Clarence Roby and Forest Nichols, with Roby visiting from Cincinnati and Forest from Marcline, joined their parents. L P Nichols of Monte Vista also visited, marking 26 years since seeing him and 34 years since returning to Missouri. The day brought much joy to all.
Mrs Hinda Rush entertained a small group of friends on Sunday December 23 with an elaborate Christmas dinner. Attendees included Mrs Lillie Clark Mr and Mrs Hank Thurlo Mr and Mrs Guy Adams Mr and Mrs Herbert Bailey Mrs Cassie Roach and Miss Maude Fields of Chula. The gathering left a lasting warm memory for all.
Carl Porter offers free wood to anyone who wants to cut it, advertising an open supply with no cost or restrictions for access.
Reporter joins lawmakers in Jefferson City as the General Assembly convenes. The house nominates Parker for speaker amid a Republican majority of 103 to 47 Democrats. Governor Baker delivers a lengthy message urging building purchases and prison reforms while attention shifts to committee assignments and clerical staffing.
Eliza Jane Keithley 1839 1928 of Warren County Missouri and family roots in Browning Iowa area. Survived by sister Rebecca Adams and six children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. services held at Keithley homestead and Garner cemetery with Rev. M A Hale officiating.
Daniel Lovel Brinkley born March 30 1840 in Krox County Kentucky died December 25 1928 at his home in Cora aged 88 years 8 months 25 days. He married Martha Jane Reyner in 1857 who died May 4 1924. They had eight children James W. Brinkley Hamton H. Brinkley Belle King Rebecca Pipes Delia Turner Lizzie Hollon A M Brinkley Emma Bradley. He leaves six children 30 grandchildren and many friends. He served in the Civil War known as Uncle Daniel a good husband father neighbor.
Smith E Hubbard born October 19 1842 in Sullivan County Missouri died December 31 1928 aged 86 years 3 months 12 days. He joined the Civil War at 19 and earned two honorable discharges. He married Clementine Creacy March 20 1871 and had five children Mattie Head Henry Bertha Myrand Edith Barron Creacy Head plus a granddaughter Nevada Head. He leaves 16 living grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Mrs E Hubbard and family express thanks for acts of kindness shown during illness and passing of their husband and father.
W J Kuhn born January 11 1855 in Sandusky County Ohio died December 27 1928 at his Lamar Missouri home aged 73 years 11 months 15 days He married Euphenia Allerding in 1875 they had Frank Claude and Mrs Iithe Dearth His wife and mother survive him as well as his mother Mrs Martha Kuhn and siblings Emma Kuhn W W Crawford and W D Aulin He remarried Wilda Ketchum in 1915 Funeral held at his mother’s Linneus home conducted by Rev J B Scholl buried in Linneus Cemetery with flowers
In Milan on February 4 Linneus 6t wins attention as Dr Palm sells improved lenses at lower prices. The brief notice highlights advances in eyewear affordability and the Milan event.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces new schedule: 2nd Sundays and 4th Sunday nights. Sunday worship includes consecration and communion at 10 a.m. and regular service at 7 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Last week 35 attended. goal 60. Sunday school board meets Monday at 7 p.m. Pastor W J Cox invites all to attend.
County and Jury Warrants of Linn County Missouri may be paid with interest to January 12 1929 if properly indorsed and presented at the County Treasurer's office in Linneus Missouri J S Walker Treasurer and Ex Officio Collector Linn County Missouri
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