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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
1
The event at Swan's Grove features two strong speakers, a trained chorus, and scheduled contests. Merchants offer prizes as the town prepares for a lively day with ball games and attractions. Participants are invited to attend and enjoy the offerings.
Governor Folk accepts invitation to address the Wood Een Browning log rolling event. Promised by good speakers and entertainments, the day is billed as one of the best of the season.
Mrs Amanda Bingham died at 10 20 am at the home of Mr Riley Links after a brief illness of a few days. The remains were taken to Pollock on Tuesday for burial in the family burying ground. Her relatives and neighbors express sympathy.
For sale an A grade phaeton in excellent condition. Inquire at the listed address for details and price.
A Milan Republican obituary notes Eddie Carter's life as a gentle, skilled mechanic shaped by good family roots. His struggle with alcohol led to insanity and a fatal self-inflicted gunshot, observed by his mother and sister. The funeral drew a large crowd as prayers and warnings against tavern temptations echo in the final reflection.
Sunday morning nine cars of stock were shipped from Brown to Chicago. J D Langecon shipped one load of cattle Aaron Branner one load A W Cotter one load each of cattle and hogs C W Brantner one load each of cattle and hogs J H Knifong one load of hogs and C G Cutberth two loads of cattle GW Knifong shipped one load of sheep to Kansas City Monday C E Rinehart shipped one load of hogs to Kansas City today.
Mrs J D Jenkins died at her home four miles southeast of Browning yesterday morning about three o'clock. She was about 77 years old and had lived in the vicinity more than sixty years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Reedy of Purdin and she was interred at the Jenkins cemetery.
A child's bicycle in good condition. Enquire at this office. For sale a ladies bicycle in fine condition. Will sell at a bargain. For particulars call at this office.
The undersigned Browning business firms commit to close each evening at 8 o clock except Saturdays from July 5 1906 to July 5 1907, as part of a cooperative effort. Participants include Fields Mundell J Smith Buxton Grocery Co H Clay Jones Gibson Pulliam and others.
Burglars entered the Mooresville general store of R. M. Cross that housed the postoffice. They blew open the postoffice safe, taking about $100 in cash and $150 in stamps. Three strangers were seen in town. one hid out of town that night. The robbery likely occurred between two and three o'clock Thursday morning. The safe charge was large enough to hurl the door from its frame.
A. W. Lucas says pouring four liters of common machine oil mixed gasoline onto young burdock and plantain plants kills them within days by rotting roots. He claims the method, tried last year, is simple, cheap and reliably effective and recommends trial.
Read ad on front page and visit Farmers Store to see their clean up-to-date stock and the notable bar gains advertised.
A local ad notes extra good machine oil priced at 30 cents at Lantz's store.
The state supreme court overruled a motion for a new trial in the Aggie Myers case this morning. Governor Kolk, leaving Jefferson City, announced a 30 day respite for Mrs Myers on his return, with speculation he may grant Frank Hottman a similar delay.
Bernice Boling and Walter H. Graham married in Eureka Springs Kansas. The bride is fifteen and wed without parental consent, so no license was issued in the state. The couple plans to reside in Kansas City and their families wish them happiness.
J. J. Smith conducts a clothing sale with the latest fabrics and styles at low prices. He offers a full line of general merchandise while promising quality goods at affordable rates. Call for details.
Small white dog described as eye ternér with long silky hair is missing. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to its return, reported by Jenkins H.R. & S. Co.
B. B. Matthias, who has spent several months at the local factory, departed for K's home in Ridgway, Maine, on Monday.
A group including RK W Whaley C L Whaley John Gable J B Harvey Bert Trippeer J W Gibson G W Anderson J Bi Stinson C A Fen ing D B Gooch L E Ryals Harvey Tripp Henry Tripp H Swicegood Ralph Leonard Henry Hanman C E Watson departed Saturday from this place for Sheridan Wyoming to register for home steads on the Crow Reservation in Montana.
W P Carter the Browning horse buyer arrived last Saturday and bought thirteen head of horses from local farmers at top prices. He has many friends in the county and is trusted for fair value, having bought there for years.
A Bucklin man presented the Bucklin Herald lady editor with a small jar of honey and received a fine complimentary notice in the paper along with an advertisement for his poultry sale. The item signals continued community buzz and local commerce.
A brief tip notes to take a watch to Healy for repair and get it put in order. The message emphasizes prompt service and professional adjustment.
The week was generally clear dry and cool with abnormally cool early days and warmer later days staying below normal except Sunday. Sunshine was near average in southern counties and above average in most northern counties while precipitation was deficient except in the southwest. showers occurred on the 13th 16th and 15th and rain favored southern sections. Favorable conditions covered much of the southern half along a east to west line through St Genevieve Washington Phelps Camden Benton and Bates counties. Drought persisted in central and northwestern counties with little rainfall for six weeks in spots.
Be sure to read Gibson and Pulliam's advertisement. The notice promotes bargains and number one values. It claims customers will find the best obstainable at the lovel prices and that trading with them pays.
S. F. Amend of Brookfield was here Tuesday on business.
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