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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
Readable excerpts praise a mother’s virtue and homemaking as guiding light. It extols quiet encouragement, peaceful homes, and the power of family bonds to shape character, urging attention to children and fostering harmony amid life’s trials.
Brookfield beat Browning 4 to 3 in a tight Sunday contest at Brookfield. Pitcher Fields starred with speed and sharp curves, while Stagner caught Browning and Weeks and Hughes did Brookfield’s battery. Browning shows a strong lineup under manager Leo E Jones and is urged to fund home games at the diamond.
Farmers urged to destroy dock by pulling or cutting, piling, and burning when dry. Warns that dock seeds spread quickly if not removed now.
We thank friends for kindness during the sickness and death of our wife and mother Mee Martha Jane Burwell. M Burwell and children.
Hundreds of friends gathered to celebrate Uncle Jake Watson's eighty fifth birthday at his home in Duncan Township. A noon feast fed all guests with dishes brought by visitors and a dish over two hundred years old on display. Mrs. Watson offered a set of dishes aged about a hundred years. Guests enjoyed the day and wished him many more such occasions.
Martha Jane Gable daughter of John and Mary Gable was born April 5 1851 in Fayette county Pennsylvania and died June 4 1916 in Browning Missouri at age 65. She married Marion Burwell February 1 1868 and moved to Missouri later living in Linn and Sullivan counties. Seven children were born five survive Anna Shipey John Burwell Willis Burwell Lena Maggart and J D Burwell. Two daughters Ida and Lucy preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union for about thirty five years.
A solemn notice recalls a mother's death as the aged man loses her steady counsel. Funeral services were held at the home with many relatives and friends. Burial followed in Mundell cemetery as prayers rise for reunion at the trump of God. W. W. C.
Ruth Brown and Milo W Brown wed at noon Thursday in the Moore home. Reverend Maples officiated in a ceremony before a small family gathering. Ruth, a young teacher, wed farmer Milo near Purden. they will reside with his family near Purden. The Leader Record extends best wishes for a happy marriage.
Ed ward B. Clark, a noted U S bird authority, contributes a special article in The Leader Record titled Birds of Prey That Held the Farmer. The piece promises valuable reading for farmers and readers interested in birds of prey.
Cecil D. Walker and Beatrice E. Stone were married Sunday evening at 6 45 by Rev W W Clay at the M E parsonage. Witnesses included Bernice Bolling Mary Frances Davis and Blanch Hooker. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stone of near Enterprise.
The groom, a son of Mr and Mrs W W Walker of route 4, is praised as a promising young farmer and model young man. The Leader Record joins with friends in wishing the couple health, prosperity, and happiness.
Elgin Freeman married Florence Fields in Warrensburg by Rev Jackson on May 24. The couple, soon living with her parents Sen and Mrs E B Fields, are greeted by friends as Florence was a Warrensburg Normal teacher and Elgin studied there too.
Hon. John E. Swanger of Sedalia sought the Republican nomination for governor, meeting old friends and making new ones on Saturday. Born in Sullivan County, he has served as secretary of state and Missouri bank commissioner, and his wide state acquaintance fuels optimism among supporters.
At Mrs America Fleming’s home on Wednesday May 24 Chapter V P E O met. The president led the business session and Mrs Artie Calhoun led a Shakespeare lesson. Roll call featured Shakespeare quotations and was well received.
Parties with mares to breed may bring them to my residence for service by my jack or stallion. Horses kept at Luna, distance unspecified. Obe Breyles.
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