Shelby Items Show Mild Weather and Local Visits
Weather remains cool as of Thursday June 7 1928 in Shelby. Mrs Eli Kirk and children visited T L McDonnald last night. Alda McCollum went to Plain City to become a nurse. Donald McCollum and wife plus in laws vacationed in Shelby. Edna Monroe works at Glenn Guyer. Wes Frazier family spent Sunday in Shelby. Shelby baseball team traveled to Rich on Sunday with a 6 to 0 loss to Butte. Frank Bauer visited daughter Leona Geoch for a few days. Mr and Mrs Bill Bailby visited Harveyer Mid Head Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Eli Kirk
T. L. McDonnald
Wiss Alda McCollum
Plasits City
Donald McCollum
Yoroher-inlaw
Edna Monroe
Ric
Bute
Frank Bauer
Leona Geoch
Bill Bailby
Harveyer
Sacher
Cloudy cool weather and scattered rain across region
Sunday visits by Tomas Franklin and family to Sul Heras county relatives. Noel Cordray and Bill Franklin headed to Pontiac Michigan last week. M Cattey and wife attended church in Wivigan Sunday. Walter Jones and family with Rangiter spent Sunday with Al Texa] and mother. Robert Cattey at Brookfield beachers exam Friday and Saturday. Otho Clapp came Sunday for wife and daughter who stayed with relatives. Perry Christian and family visited I J McCollum home. McColum and family and J McColum were in Bardin late week. Evelyn and Thelma Lauck of Garner spent week with Ben Cattey. Funeral of Uncle Bill Head at North Salem May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas Franklin
Maurier
Sul- Heras County
Noel Cordray
Bill Franklin
Pontiac
Michigan
M. Cattey
Wivigan
Walter Jones
Rangiter
al- Texa
Robert Cattey
Brookfield
Sriday
Otho Clapp
Local Social Notes From Cross Roads and Cora
A fine shower arrived Tuesday. J. H. Tharp and wife along with Luce and Roy Marlay shared supper Saturday with Alden Tharp and grad family. McCann Construction Co shipped from Cora Friday to Decatur Illinois. George Dodson and Bill Barrows joined the crew there. Residents shopped in Browning Saturday. Larelle Marlay aided her ela ni mother, Mrs J H Tharp, with their home tasks last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
J. H. Tharp
Luce
Roy Marlay
Alden Tharp
McCann Construction Co
Decatour
George Dodson
a@fion
Bill Barrows
Browning
Larelle Marlay
Rainy Tuesday Boosts Potatoes and Gardens
The report notes a beneficial shower Tuesday aiding potato and garden growth. D. L. Cady traveled to Kirksville Saturday and brought home Mrs. Cady and son Thomas from the hospital where he had been two weeks. Thomas is improving and many friends wish him well. Joe Creason and wife visited Wannibal on Saturday to see a Dr. H C Taylor. Taylor and wife visited Willard Pulliam and wife Monday afternoon. Carl Bivens and family visited Wm Cassity and wife Sunday. Jess Pulliam and wife of Brookfield visited Wm Pulliam and wife Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Cady
Kirksville
Wm. Cassity
Jess Pulliam
Brookfeld
Wm. Pulliam
Wafe
Springtime bargains and long lasting Long-Bell goods
A curious local ad sheet touts Long-Bell products from paint and screen doors to creosoted posts and lumber. It mixs humor about a Chicago call with home improvement tips and a call to visit for better sleep porches and boarded meals.
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend In Area
W A Davis returned from Chillicothe where he visited his son Guy and family. R M Ross and family of Brookfield visited W A Ross and family. Cecil Wesler and Rosetta Fulham surprised friends by marrying in Linneus. Wm Penhall and wife visited R D Monroe Sunday. Harrison Smith and mother drove to Marceline to visit Roy Smith and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Davis
Chillicothe
Guy
Brookfield
W. A. Ross and
Cecil Wesler
Rosetta Fulhiam
Linneus
Wm. Penhall
R. D. Monroe
Harrison Smith
Marceline
Roy Smith
Local Notes on Hospital Visit and Travel
Mrs. R. M. Calhoun was taken to a Kirksville hospital early this week. Mrs. Walter Sayers, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bennett, returned home to Sumner on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Orbra Jones, long in Kentucky, arrived last week and will move to Milan where he will work as a barber. We acknowledge Mrs. Orra Anderson of Linneus for subscription favors for herself and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Calhoun
Kirksville
Walter Sayers
Ray Bennett
Sumner
Orbra Jones
Kentucky
Milan
Orra Anderson
Linneus
Local Notes On School And Community Visitors
The report mentions J. H. and Mrs. Frank Young, Prof. Virgil Hope at State Teachers College Kirksville for summer work, Harold Bingham planning summer study in Kirksville, and Mrs. Laura Richardson's slow improvement after illness. Supt. Reinhard of Pollock visited the area yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H
Frank Young
Virgil Hope
State Teachers College
Kirksville
Laura Richardson
Reinhard of
Pollock
Fourth of July planning meeting in Browning
All parties interested in holding a Fourth of July celebration in Browning are asked to attend a meeting at The Farmers Store on Friday night June 8. By Order of Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
New Hinkle Gas Machine Installed for Painless Extractions
Dr. V. D. Grice announces the installation of a Hinkle Gas machine designed to provide painless extractions and oral surgery. The inclusion promises improved patient comfort and efficiency in dental procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. D. Grice
Treasurer of Sullivan County Primary Election Notice
A public notice states the treasurer position of Sullivan County is subject to the will of voters at the primary election held August 7, 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Yellow Stone Expedition Details and Aftermath
The account describes Hard driving river travel with machinery hidden and a boat seemingly carried by a monster. It notes a winter camp at Cow Island and a return to Washington by Captain Long. Congress later cut funding, the Platte ascent continued, and the party disbanded at Cape Girardeau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cow, Island
Council Bluffs
Captain Long
Washington
Congress
Long
Platte
Mississippi
Arkansas
Red Rivers
Cape Girardeau
Rainy Interlude Improves Crops But Falls Short for Pastures
A Monday night shower brought light rain that barely aided hay and pastures while wheat corn and oats gained materially. Slippery roads Tuesday morning contrasted with fields that stayed dry, part of Missouri's dry spring and summer. Pastures look fine but meatloaf grass growth is slower, delaying harvest unless rains come later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Snow Flurries Amid Frost Fears Then Warm Days Ahead
A farmer reported flying snow particles in very cold conditions, with vines damaged by Jack Frost last week and several frosty nights. Stores kept warm fires at night, as weather hints at a swing to sun and southerly winds, bringing hopes for warmer May and June days.
Sample Case Inquiry From Cemetery Sexton
A cemetery sexton in a nearby county seat town wrote to Summers proposing a sample case and commissions. Summers replied that he would not violate his eight year policy of no agents and no commissions, keeping prices below rival firms.
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Summers
Candidate statement for county treasurer post
We are authorized to announce the name of D. H. Cowgill of Green City for the office of county treasurer. He is presented as a candidate. no further details are provided in the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Cowgill
Green City
Montgomery for Circuit Judge is in the race
The candidate J E Montgomery seeks election as Circuit Judge with public backing and party support. The proclamation outlines the race against opponents and invites voters to participate in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Montgomery
Primary election date set for August seventh
The notice states a party primary will occur on Tuesday August 7 1928 detailing election procedures and eligibility.
Embree Named Sheriff Candidate in Linn County Race
The Leader-Record announces L. A. Embree as a candidate for Sheriff of Linn County subject to the Democratic Primary on Tuesday August 7 1928.
Richardson Seeks Linn County Sheriff Nomination in August Primary
Arthur L. Richardson of Baker Township announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Linn County in the Democratic primary to be held August 7.
Thurlo Announces Candidacy for Linn County Prosecuting Attorney
For Prosecuting Attorney we are authorized to announce Vane C. Thurlo of Benton township for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Linn county subject to the will of the voters at the Democratic Primary to be held Tuesday August 7 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Richardson
Baker Twnship
Linn County
Vane C. Thurlo
Benton Township
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Joe Nickell
Fastor
Brown
North East Linn
Purdin
Long-Bell
D. A. Robinson
Cook
Chicago
John
Phone
Browning, Mo
Harold Bingham
Schreck Hardware
Square Deal
Yours
Lay Produce
C. M. Lay
Strain’s National Watch Shop
United States
America
W. Summers
J. J. Smith
Ratic
L. A. Embree
West
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