James Monroe Fields Passes at 52 in Missouri
James Monroe Fields born July 1 1878 in Duncan township Sullivan County Missouri died January 17 1931 aged 52 years 6 months 16 days. He married Josie DeWitt on December 1 1908 and had no children. A farmer and cattle raiser with his brother P J Fields he remained at the family home throughout life. He joined the MFE church early and was regarded as a good citizen. Survived by wife three brothers and four sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral January 18 1931 at 1 30 pm at the home. Burial in Fields cemetery after services by Rev Grimes of Laredo.
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James Monroe Fields
P. B. Fields
Duncan Township
Sullivan County
Missouri
Warren
Old Home
Josie DeWitt
P. J. Fields
Bob
M. FE
Grimes
Laredo
Favorable Impression By Local Mixed Quartette at Funeral
The local mixed quartet rendered the song service at the home funeral of J. M. Fields and received many compliments from attendees. This was their first appearance in the vicinity and they have invitations from surrounding towns to perform at churches and programs later in the season. The quartet includes Miss Lorraine Glaze soprano Mrs Lorene Whaley contralto Jas Williams tenor and Roy Calhoun bass.
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J. M. Fields
Lorraine Glaze
Lorene Whaley
Jas. Williams
Roy Calhoun
Honor Roll Adds Many to Leader Record List
The Leader Record announces new and renewing members including J. G. Harvey Mrs. Nina Fanning B. F. Kirk G. A. Street G. J. Murrell Mrs. Alice Head FE. E. Thudium Lafe Pearler H. Elmo Schrock H. F. Kille W. H. McCollum Mrs. Ola Fair Frank Neff J. P. Turner Mrs. Tressie Tate S. H. Linhart Mrs. E. E. Harris Mrs. E. W. Linhart J. W. Dodson Mrs. S. A. Ameen Rev. Gooch Glenn FE. Kent W. S. Edens R. W. Russell Mrs. Bessie Powell Victor Alspach J. C. Green J. H. Payne Mrs. Joe Johnson O. M. Elliott H. A. Warren H. F. Watson Nolan Arnold Wm. Robinson B. O. Brantner.
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Leader
J. G. Harvey
Nina Fanning
B. F. Kirk
G. A. Street
G. J. Murrell
Alice Head
FE. E. Thudium
Lafe Pearler
H. Elmo Schrock
H. F. Kille
W. H. McCollum
Ola Fair
Frank Neff
J. P. Turner
H. A. Warren
H. F. Watson
Nolan Arnold
Wm. Robinson
B. O. Brantner
Tax Collector Schedule for Duncan Township
Notice to taxpayers Ola F. Knifong will collect taxes at Dodson's Store Cora January 29 at the Bank Roger January 30 and at Citizens State Bank Browning January 31. Collector Ola F. Knifong gathers Duncan township taxes.
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Dodson
Cora
Roger
Citizens State Bank
Browning
Duncan Township
Ola F. Knifong
Mrs McClelland Found Faithful in Browning Community
Mary Margaret McClelland born March 18 1846 Browning Missouri died January 14 1931 at age 84 years 9 months and 26 days She married James McClelland October 12 1871 who preceded her in death Survived by daughter Nelia Bundridge and Mrs A A Healy son Warren of Gillian City Mo eight grandchildren three great grandchildren three brothers and three sisters Funeral services held at Browning Baptist Church conducted by Rev L B Hargrove with interment in Hoover cemetery.
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McClelland
Mary Margaret
Lot
Pernetta Lantz
Browning
James McClelland
Davecters
Nelia Bundridge
A. A. Healy
Warren
Gillian City
Browning Baptist Church
Baptist Church
L. B. Hargrove
Trenton
Hoover Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We extend sincere thanks for acts of kindness shown to our family during our mother’s illness death and burial. The Children.
Special Meeting Called by Browning Rebekah Lodge No 213
All members are earnestly requested to attend Monday night January 26 to elect officers for vacancies and prepare for joint installation. By order of acting Noble Grand Myra Baker P N G Elizabeth Lantz Secy.
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Browning Rebekah Lodge No. 213
Noble
Rainy Weekend Briefing Marks End of Storm
A fine rain fell Saturday night and Sunday, filling cisterns ponds and creeks and soaking fall wheat. Temperatures dropped but rain largely turned to sleet then cleared by Monday morning as sun rose, ending the storm for now.
Western Home News and Community Notes from Pullman
G A Street reports on life in Pullman Washington January 4 1931. He discusses local news farms banks population and Washington State College payroll and notes the 48th wedding anniversary of his parents. He mentions highway project delays and Missouri federal aid for roads with job implications. Doctor L L Atha will test eyes in Milan Missouri February 2 with affordable glasses.
Oil And Ges Land Redevelopment in Garfield County
Garfield county Montana 200 acre tract undeveloped seeks rede for land in Missouri. M. M. Purton in care of Herman Lambert handles the matter.
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Garfield County
Montana
Missouri
M. M. Purton
Herman Lambert
Road contracts set for Missouri in 1931 program
The Missouri Highway Department will open its first road contract letting of 1931 on January 24. It covers 156 miles across 46 projects in 22 counties and includes 33 bridges at a total cost of 3 209 000 dollars. The annual program is planned to reach about 30 million dollars by year end as a mild winter keeps more crews on gravel work statewide.
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Highway Department
Washington
Missouri
Missouri Highway Department
Sur
Diary of a Small Town Student Week Notes
A child recounts a week of mischief and mishaps at school and home. Friday he damaged finger nails given for Christmas while loosening a screw on skates. Saturday a neighbor arrives with a famed animal painter. Sunday a new boy is teased for being big and ugly. Monday snowballing leads to a consequence with a parent. Tuesday a quiz error and a debate on oxygen. Wednesday jokes about a vegetarian musician for animals. Thursday frustration with teachers and a bootlegger sighting in town.
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Emmy
Jake
Pug
Ted
Enny
Elsy
New Tomato Canning Factory Sought for Browning and Duncan
Community leaders urge a $5,000 campaign and coordinated effort to start a tomato canning plant in Browning with potential fall income. Farmers near Humphreys report $50 to $100 per acre last year and expect higher returns with better conditions and larger acreage. Mrs George Hooker endorses civic effort and announces candidacy for Duncan Township trustee in the Democrat primary.
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Humphreys
Dr Palm Promotes Glasses in Chillicothe With Weekday Hours
An ad lists Dr. Palm in Chillicothe offering guaranteed glasses at low prices, operating every work day except Mondays.
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Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Tax Collection Schedule for Benton Township Areas
Eva Foster the Benton Township collector will visit Browning on January 28 and 30 and Purdin on January 29 and 31 to collect taxes.
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Browning
Purdin
Benton Township
Eva Foster
Bonds Found Near Plattsburg After Bank Robbery
R E Searce of six miles west of Plattsburg Missouri discovered sixty thousand nine dollars and nine cents in bonds at his mail box. The bonds and stock were linked to a recent Citizens National Bank of Kirksville robbery. Bank president Mr Still said the bonds were worthless to robbers and likely discarded. Suspects possibly four men in the area or heading toward Kansas City.
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R. E. Searce
Plattsburg
Citizens National Bank of
Kirksville
Mr. Searce
Avement
Still
Kansas City
Sullivan county selects County Superintendent candidate
Hildred Spencer announces candidacy to succeed themselves as County Superintendent of Schools. The election is set for Tuesday April 7, 1931, and will be decided by Sullivan county voters.
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Sullivan County
Hildred Spencer
Subscription Renewal Note From An Appreciative Reader
Lineville Iowa January 20 1931 Mr Joe Nickell Browning Missouri receives a $1 50 check to renew home paper for another year as subscription expires this week. Reader notes pleasant winter weather but reports the last two weeks have been less ideal.
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Lineville
Iowa
Joe Nickell
Browning
State to push fight for fire refund accounting
The Missouri State Insurance Department will seek a court ruling to compel a full accounting of fire insurance refunds owed under the ten percent rate cut. Commissioner Thompson leads efforts after the Supreme Court declined to appoint a refund supervision commission, leaving most refunds unsettled amid deaths and bad records.
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Ben C. Hyde
State Insurance Department
Ana
Missouri
Commission
Josephe B. Thompson
Ama
Stat Supreme Court
Insurance Department
Thompson
Supreme Court
Radio Bargains Offer Used Battery Sets
Bargains on used battery sets advertised at Peters Implement Mo. Prices range from $509 down to $25.00. Limited stock and quick sale noted as customers urged to hurry before items disappear.
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Peters Implement
Nomination Date for Duncan Township Trustee Seat
The notice sets the nomination date for the Duncan township trustee position as part of the Democratic primary process in March. J. L. Clevenger is identified as the party’s interested nominee in this filing.
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Duncan Township
J. L. Clevenger
Corn On Track At Purdin For Last Week
A car of No 2 corn is on track at Purdin for the last week with another car of goods oats. Grice and McGhee, Purdin, Mc.
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Purdin
Grice
McGhee
Notice to List Stock for Market Hauls
Public notice from Noel P. Head advertising stock listings for market and hauling services including local and long distance moves. Contact via phone 211 for listing and shipment arrangements.
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Noel P. Head
Let The Wife Cut The Wood Incident At Norte Salem
H F Smith visiting Mr and Mrs Ward Moore at Norte Salem split wood Tuesday afternoon when an ax struck his left hand nearly severing the thumb. Mr Moore carried him to De Brownback for care of the injured hand.
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H. F. Smith
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