Browning Fourth Celebrates with Record Crowd and Pageant
A huge Fourth of July gathering in Browning drew a record crowd despite calm weather. J. W. Jones of Unionville delivered a praised morning address on history and government, Elder B. Green gave the evening talk, and contests crowned winners such as Mrs. Lester Morris in the nail-rolling, B. Keithley in the Man’s race, and Pauline Poker in the girl’s foot race. Browning’s Browning vs Chillicothe baseball game capped a festive day with a 12 to 3 Browning win.
Weather Roundup Reports Warm Showers Across State
Weeklong weather summary notes warmer than usual conditions in central northern and western areas with 2 to 4 inches of rain in Ozark plateau and southeastern lowlands. Night temps climbed above 70 in latter half. heavy rains eased drought in northwest while southern counties saw high 85 to 91. Subdued damage from thunderstorms. B and O club hosted a farewell reception for Mrs. Walter Graham in Kansas City with over sixty guests and music. Jack Ashby of Evansville visited friends during the holiday.
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B. and O. Club
Walter Graham
Kansas City
Muzic
Bernice
Mr. Wampler Dies After Long Illness Near Browning
Mr. Christian Wampler died at the home of Mr. Pipes east of Browning on June 29 after a long period of feeble health and a paralytic stroke the prior Tuesday. He was one of Sullivan county’s oldest settlers and had lived most of his life in the area.
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Christian Wampler
Pipes East
Sullivan County
Stock Shipments Record From Weekend Auctions
C. S. Hoyt shipped 5 loads of cattle to Kansas City Saturday. Sunday shows stock to Chicago and 1 load to Kansas City. Albert McCollum had two cattle loads while C. W. Brantner J. J. H. Nickell each sent 2 cattle loads and A A Hawkins with L C Tomlin sent one sheep load. C. E. Rinehart sent one cattle load to Kansas City Sunday.
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C. S. Hoyt
Kansas City
Chicago
Albert’ McCollum
C. W
Rinehart
Sullivan County Court Grants Road and License Orders
Sullivan County court issued a dramshop license to W F Davis upon payment of state tax with bond of 2500 secured by J H Morehead. appointed road overseers in several townships. granted road petitions from J M Sullivan and others. approved numerous accounts for bridge building, lumber, and maintenance. The session included financial items, a court yard clearance note, and a civic notices list.
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W F Davis
H Morehead
John Pulliam Dies at 65 in Local Neighborhood
Mr. John Pulliam died at his home seventy miles north of Purdin last Sunday evening and was buried Monday at Wesley Chapel cemetery. He was sixty five years old and had spent his life in the same area.
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Wesley Chapel
Wreck of the American Line Express near Salisbury
Reports say the American Line Express on the London and Southwestern line wrecked near Salisbury on July 1. The train ran on a bridge at sixty mph and twenty seven lives were lost, including twenty three Americans, with many injured and the cause under investigation.
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American Line Express
New York
Green Front Feed Barn Opens in Browning
The Green Front Feed Barn is now complete and ready to service the public. For horse care in Browning, call at the Green Front Barn on Main Street opposite the Farmers Exchange Bank. Prompt attention promised to all J. D. Kytrons.
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Main St
Farmers Exchange Bank
J. D. Kytrons
Barn Burned Near Browning Causes Big Loss
Last Friday evening lightning struck the barn of Martin Callahan about six miles northwest of Browning. The barn contained corn hay machinery harness and roughly fifteen hundred pounds of wool. Total loss about $2000 with no insurance.
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Martin Cala
Browning
Six Lid Off in St Joseph Court Ruling
July 2 decision by the Kansas City court of appeals holds St Joseph saloons may stay open on Sundays. It says second class city laws and charters give exclusive control to the city over dram shops and that state courts have no jurisdiction. Does not affect St Louis or Kansas City.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Indebted Call to Settle at Once
Notice requests all who acknowledge indebtedness to the author to call and settle immediately. No names or dates are provided.
Flour and Feed Catalog Promotes Sleepy Eye Flour
Local supplier reports arrival of a car load of the celebrated Sleepy Eye flour along with shorts bran and Red Dog feed. The stock promises steady supply for bakers and farmers seeking reliable grain products.
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Sleepy Eye Ll
Lantz Heads to Clinton Nebraska to Stay With Brother
Chester Lantz departed for Clinton Nebraska where he will stay with his brother Philip for an extended period.
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Chester Lantz
Clinton, Neb
Philip
Purdevater Miss Maude Fields Leads Local School Group
Purdevater Miss Maude Fields closed a successful team of school at Grantseville Friday. W C Jenkins little son Merle ill with measles. W P Reedy traveled to Moulton Iowa Saturday with his mother. A C Hutchinson made a business trip to Milan Thursday. Mesdames J M Cooper and Henry Johnson attended a Ladies Missionary Meeting in Chillicothe. Miss Kathryn Brown of Laclede visited friends here last week. Miss Matilda Smith returned home to Chillicothe Thursday. Mrs Ira Fern of Unionville visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Miles Hutchinson. Mr John Pulliam, aged citizen, died northeast of here last Sunday night. Misses Ella and Mabel Neff visited friends Sunday. Ms and Mrs J A Brows of Unionville are here with Mrs Brown's eats.
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John Pulliam
Here
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Weather Report
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Jack, Ashby
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Mr. Wampler
C. Tomlin
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W Swank
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J. W. Oxley, Jeweler
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John W Shoop
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T S Poole
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City of
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Wm Eaton
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Kerr & Sorrell
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Jas Il
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J W Yardley
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Tulsa, I. T
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Eulath. Minn
Tered
Liberty, Mo
Knox County
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Grantse
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W.C. Jenkins
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W. P. Reedy
Moulton
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Henry Johnson
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Matilda Smith
Ira Fern
Mr. and
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Misses Ella and
Mabel Neff
J. A. Brows
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