Peters Potts wedding ends Missouri visit
Miss Alpha Peters daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Peters married Oscar Potts of Henton Oklahoma at 6 30 pm in a hotel parlor with Mendelssohn music by Effie Peters. They will visit Missouri before moving to Oklahoma where Potts sells musical goods. The note follows with a fishing account aboard the Starhaven sailing to Pass a Grille where porpoises and a giant jewfish briefly excite the party. 500 pounds of grouper were caught and named guests include Mr and Mrs J B Harmon Browning Missouri and Dr F F Strong St Petersburg Florida among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha
C. W. Peters
Oscar Potts
Henton
Oklo
Mendelssohn
Effie
Jin
Harmon
F. F.strong
St. Petersburg
Fla
Henry C. Brown
Boston
Mass
India Boyle
Cynthiana
Ind
Harry A. Boyle
J. B. Harmon
Browning, Mo
E. E. Dubois
Ludlow
Emma A. Warner
M. Louise Jones
Norfolk, Va
A. H. McDonald
Evening Independent
Snake Killed on Cold Field Near Browning Farm
In a frigid day incident in Missouri, Uncle Charley Talley killed a four foot blue racer found on sleet ground near Browning. The notice promotes a 120 acre farm for sale seven and a half miles east and one mile north of Browning with sheep tight fencing, a barn, four room house, orchards, multiple wells, and 50 acres of corn land priced at 40 dollars per acre with thirty day sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Talley
Sa.e
Browning
A. L. Knifong
Sheriff Geo W Anderson’s boarding house cited after jail escape tale
Linn county residents see Sheriff George W Anderson as a thriving host at the county boarding house. Recent events include Sandy Sanders’s release and a random pistol hold up on his first night free, leading to a $50 fine and possible return to Linneus. A church meeting draws musicians from Galt Humphreys and Reger Milan with hundreds expected.
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Linn County
Geo. W. Anderson
Sandy Sanders
Brookfield
Pascal Knight
Laclede
Sandy
Anderson
Lindquist
Darkey
Linneus
Boutenoth
Christ
Galt
Humphreys
Reger
Milan
Second Quarterly Conference at Browning Arrives Saturday
The second quarterly conference meets in Browning Saturday at 1 pm. Rev J H Hal preaches at the M E Church South Saturday 7 pm and Sunday 11 am with Sunday School at 9 45 am led by George Calhoun. Epworth League at 6 pm. Dr Hunter presides. Public urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
J. H. Hal
M. E
South
George Calhoun
Epworth League
Hunter
J. H Hubbard
Missouri
J. H. Hubbard
E. M. Carp
Hubler Farm Sold in Missouri Amid Soil Praise and Brisk Prices
The Edina Democrat notes Alden Knifong sold the Hubler farm in Missouri, a 254 acre parcel praised for rich soil and high value. The letter extols Missouri soil as vital for income and sustenance, urging owners to retain land to avoid want and praising the climate for farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Alden Knifong
John Hubler
Union
Ed Farm
Edina
Revival Gospel Meeting Draws Large Crowds at Tabernacle
A union revival in the tabernacle fills the venue nightly amid cold weather. Sunday night drew a full house with many turned away. Mr Harris preaches with powerful sermons and earnest appeals, converting over a hundred so far. Choirs, two pianos and a cornet accompany the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Harris
Christ
Browning Merchants Agree to Early Evening Close
Notice states Browning Mercant Co and associates will close their place of business each evening at 7 30 p m except Saturday, starting Monday February 1. The undersigned merchants H Cay Jongs Harvey Davis J Smith Fell Co pledge compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Browning Merc. Co
H. Cay Jongs
Harvey & Davis
J. J. Smith, Fell & Co
Runaway Buggy Injures Bailey Couple Amid Robbery Chase
Sunday night near town a runaway buggy unhitched from a team injuring Mrs. Bailey with two cracked ribs and a badly bruised shoulder while Mr. Bailey was hurled from the vehicle. A fleeing robber exchanged shots, grazing Mr. Rickey’s face as he pursued. The pursuer later found his father mortally wounded in the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bailey
Bailey
Mrs. Bailey
Mr. Rickey
Gilbert Held Under Heavy Bond in Rickey Murder Case
John Gilbert faced a preliminary hearing in Clarence Missouri for alleged involvement in the murder of City Marshal H B Rickey. He was bound over to the grand jury with bonds set at 2500 dollars and remanded to jail if unpaid. The hearing attracted a packed Rutledge opera house audience and a large depot crowd as Gilbert was kept separate from the mob. Deputy Marshal S H Rickey testified about the pursuit night of the crime and his and his father’s actions, including accompanying the suspects and later scenes at the ties yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
John Gilbert
H. B. Rickey
Gilbert
Rutledge Opera House
Hannibal & St. Joseph
iClarence
Macon
Madison
Asoon
S. H. Rickey
A Fine Statement From The Savings Bank
A condensed bank statement for January 18 1909 shows the Savings Bank of this city with capital of 42000 and a permanent surplus of 32000. President Bolling cashier Duncan and assistant cashier McCollum noted for conservative management and high esteem in town. Bookkeeper Martha Penn praised for courteous service. Resources list cash and due from banks 42586.53 loans overdrafts real estate and expenses paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Savings Bank
Bolling
F. R. Duncan
C. B. McCollum
Martha Penn
Postmaster General to Speak to Public School Pupils
The postmaster will address pupils at the school building tonight in a first talk on Postal Laws and Regulations. Every postmaster nationwide will perform a similar duty, aimed at children but open to older residents and business people as well. The postal branch of our government serves closer to the people than any other government division.
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Ormiston
United States
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Starhaven
Gulf
Grouper Banks
Pass-a-Grille
North Channel
Landlord Anderson
Hubler Farm
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