Remarkable Homecoming And Family News From Hallsville
A late July notice from Hallsville Missouri recalls a wedding reception at 9 o clock with about twenty five guests. Arnold and his Calgary bound bride planned a future home, while relatives from Stanberry Joplin Purdin Larnie Wyoming Gravette and Kansas City attended. A chautauqua season ticket was received and discussed with a hoped-for special train. Other local notes mention street grading, mule harrow demonstrations, A M A meeting July 15, and local business activity including Browning Mercantile and Hunter the dentist.
Celebration at Browning Ends Peacefully Despite Thunderstorms
Browning hosted a long community celebration on July 3rd with a Milan band, a parade, speeches by J. D. Jessee and Rev. Royston, and contests including nail driving and foot races. The event drew crowds, featured fireworks, and concluded without incidents. Two lightning deaths occurred later in La Plata area, with Aura Griffith injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fternoon
Andy Cloud Perera
la Plata
Fred Porter
Richard Swope
Cyrus Fusselman
Ad County
Aura Griffith
City urged to host a fall carnival for four days
Community leaders discuss funding and organization to bring a carnival to town this fall. Local businessmen support the idea and urge quick action to secure dates, vendors, and coordination.
Card of Thanks From Fourth of July Committee
The Fourth of July Committee thanks all contributors and helpers who aided in making the celebration a success, expressing gratitude for both financial support and personal effort.
Local boyhood reading offered at Willie Nickell's Newsdealer
See Willie Nickell, Brown ing's Newsdealer, for boys favorite weeklies such as Buffalo Bill, Diamond Dick, Tipp Top and Wild West plus magazines Blue Book Red Book Recreation and Saturday Evening Post. Place your order and receive prompt production attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Nickell
Browning
Newsdealer
Buffalo Bill
Diamond Dick
Tipp Top
Might and Main
Wild West
Blue Book
Red Book
Recreation
Saturday Evening Post
Accident Fatality Near Purdin Claims Walter Hale
Walter Hale, about 11, was accidentally killed on a rural Chas John road near Purdin when Roy Smith’s rifle discharged as Walter attempted to extract a shell. The bullet severed an artery. Walter died around 10 PM after Dr. Dryden’s efforts failed. Funeral services were held next day. Mr and Mrs Hale mourn in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Burke Yable
Salem
Calvin Burris
Roger
Pollock
Browning
Wiley
Jerd Smith
Jerd
Lee Biswell
Brownling
H. N. Thurlo
C. N. Russell
C. B. McCollum
James Fields
Thor
Hale
Purdin
Roy Smith
Chas. John
Roy
Waller
Walter
Patim
Dr. Dryden
Walters
Linneus
Kev
Hunn
Mrs. Hale
Heavy Rain Delays Haying as Corn Ripens Slowly
A southwest cloud brought heavy rain with little wind and lightning. The wetting slows haying by a few days while corn ripens slowly, and drying remains a challenge for farmers relying on the recent showers.
Gold Watch Contest at Milan Fair Boosts Season Passes
The Merchant's Fair Association of Milan Missouri hosts its fifth annual fair August 27 and 28, 1908 with $800 premiums and four $400 purses plus a $200 Derby. Season tickets for all four days cost 75 cents, with a $25 gold watch awarded to the top selling young lady outside Milan. Contest closes August 24 at 6 p.m. Write for details or contact Secretary Enoch B Seitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Enoch B. Seitz
Suggy Exhibit Displays Buggies by Fleming and Jones
On the Fourth Suggy held an exhibit of buggies on the picnic ground showcasing Velie models operated by Mr. King and Anchor models managed by Mr. Jones. Fleming and Jones presented their own exhibits featuring the two brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oureae Lumbernen
F. A. Fleming
E.A. Jones
Mr. King
Mr. Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arnold
Calgary
Arnold Lett
Canada
Gravette
Ark
Ad G. S. Kays
Kansas
Ely
Meadville Chautauqua
Meadville Chautauqua Assembly
Iowa Pride
Hallsville
Yeste
Miss Ni Austine
Letha Berrick
Nena’ Austine
Ned
M.W. of
A. Notice
L. W. Hummel
Denver
Colorado
Hunter
A. A. Healy
Missouri
Tee
Royston
Norma Pipes
Norma
J. D. Jessee
Supply
Okla
Jessee
Thurman Jacobs
Arnold Kane
Kenneth Duncan
W. P. Carter
C. 3. Reeves
Mae Summers
Hannat
Rottmann
Fat Man
Miles Peterson
Warner Brassfield
Chas. Reeves
Mr. Reeves
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