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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
1
The article argues against a Local Rural Parcels Post plan, warning it benefits large mail order houses, risks small towns, raises subsidies, and could burden taxpayers. It notes urban migration, dangers to local merchants and farmers, and cites a past rural delivery deficit while detailing a tragic death and local school events.
Margaret M. Lawrence born March 13 1863 in Sullivan county Missouri married John Tipton producing a daughter Clella Ellen Fisher later widowed remarried Hiram Kenley in April 1887 producing daughter Lemma Taylor. After years of illness she died Monday at 5 am. Funeral by Rev. M R F Nickell, burial at Deep Springs Cemetery Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Sympathy sent to Mr Kenley and children.
Benjamin Franklin Carter born March 18 1837 in Delaware county Ohio moved to Missouri in 1840. He served in the Civil War with the First Cavalry Missouri State Militia and fought near Saline County Boonville and the Blue rivers. He later operated a grist and saw mill at Scottsville and served as mayor and school director. Carter died January 9 after months of ill health and funeral services were held at the Christian church. He left six children from two marriages and is mourned by a large community.
Auctioneer John W Johnson and J I Johnson announce a sale of household goods from the Heisman property in Browning on Saturday January 14 beginning 1 o clock. The nearly new items include a dresser folding bed stand tables bed stead three heating stoves carpets and other goods. Cash terms.
The Jenkins school will hold a mathematical contest for surrounding schools on Friday night January 13 at 7 30. A prize will be awarded to the most rapid calculator.
A local theatre company performed at the opera house in this city to a large crowd. The show was well received with much fun and laughter. the audience was pleased and would likely attend again if the company returns.
Mr William Hobbie and Miss Susie Wallace were married at 6 30 pm January 2 1911 in a quiet ceremony at the bride home. Neighbors attended and a dining room reception followed with a wedding supper. Hobbie is a Linn County farmer noted for sterling qualities and respected in the community.
J. J. Smith announces a mid winter clearance sale from Friday January 13 to February 1 with greatly reduced prices on ladies cloaks Misses and children's cloaks men overcoats youths and boys overcoats ladies and misses suits and ladies furs. The ad promises rare bargains in large assortments encouraging shoppers to buy early.
Rev. M. R. F. Nickell will preach at the Locust Valley church Sunday January 16 at 11 o'clock a m. All are cordially invited to attend.
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