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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
4
A Jefferson township resident announces candidacy for County Treasurer pending Linn County Democratic decision. The filing signals a local party process shaping the race with a focus on county fiscal oversight.
Announcement that Victor M. Cassity of Pardin seeks the Republican nomination for Linn County Treasurer, subject to the August primary election. Also announces Isar B. Dodson of Polk township as a candidate for Saline County treasurer, subject to Republican primary in August 1908.
A large group announces Hal W. Lomax of Jefferson township as a candidate for Lina County treasurer, subject to Republican voters at the primary on August 4, 1908.
Geo W. Anderson of Enterprise Township announces his candidacy for Sheriff. He runs as a Republican and seeks the decision of Linn County Republicans.
Bucklin Herald reports John, a Shelby county bootblack, received six months in jail for delivering beer to the thirsty from a room in Shel b in a shoe shining parlor. Witnesses said customers left with trimmed edges and the state proved liquor was imported from Macon. John argued the Macon Shelby line changed fate, but the jury found him guilty.
The Star Coal Company starts sinking its first shaft west of Dr. C. E. Still’s home but land owners refuse to sell right of way for the electric line. The project is not abandoned. hopes remain for a route to the mines. Flooding threatens lower bottom corn crops along small streams near Milan and the creek east of Milan floods low grounds.
The Green Castle Journal reports Crawford family losses from dogs harming sheep. Harry records spring losses and Howard adds 16 killed or maimed in ten days. Calls grow to pass a law banning dogs from running at large and to elect lawmakers who will protect the sheep industry.
Romeo Winfrey and Melvin Taylor, two Black men, were arrested for violating the Missouri dry law in Chillicothe. They pleaded guilty before a justice of the peace, were fined 300 dollars each and sentenced to six months in jail in addition to the fines. Winfrey sold beer at his restaurant and Taylor was bootlegging.
Heavy rains over the past week damaged crops in low areas and delayed mall traffic. The Chariton River bridge undergoing repairs was badly flooded, disrupting O K trains for days. High water washed out culverts and swollen streams halted rural service on many routes across the county.
David Edward McNealey, 14, son of the late David McNealey, living with his uncle Reece Porter thirteen miles northwest of here, was found dead at noon Wednesday in a smokehouse while feeding chickens. The coroner's inquest returned a verdict that he died in some mysterious manner unknown to them, with an electrical stem active at the time leading some to think he was killed by light. The remains were buried at Bairdstown cemetery.
For a few dollars a year you can protect your house or barn against fire lightning or cyclones. J M Litton has the best companies. The Sumner ball team planned a Browning trip but a Wednesday message said only possible game would be in town streets as surrounding country is flooded. C B Pfeiffer of Helena Montana visiting friends notes improving business and new home. Bernie reports a lively Helena city election campaign reminiscent of Milan Sullivan county campaigns as he visits.
The Brook Shier district directors will consider applications for a teacher for an eight months term. They seek a capable educator and offer liberal wages. Applications should be sent to F. J. Alspack, Clerk.
Sloan offers Harvester oil hailed as the best grade with competitive pricing for buyers seeking value and quality. The ad emphasizes favorable price and quality, targeting customers shopping for agricultural engine oil.
George W. Martin leaves Wednesday night for a three week visit to his old home in eastern Ohio. On Saturday he will deliver the Memorial address in the town where, forty seven years ago, he was the first man to enlist in the Union army. The Sardis eel town sent many of its young men to the front and a large number of older men during the war.
Keokuk Canning Co announces free pickle seed for parties who contracted pickles at Browning and urges callers to J. J. Smith's store. Seed plantable anytime in June, with ongoing contracts at 60 cents per bushel.
Hal Lane a Saddler horse standing 15 hands 1 inch high weighs 1100 pounds will season 1908. Schedule begins 01 Saturday at Fields Barn Browning and continues the week at his farm seven miles west Browning. Terms six dollars to insure colt to stand and suck. Colts will stand fees for season due at once.
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