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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
Local commentary notes rising living costs, ink and printing material price hikes driven by European war, and publishers seeking higher rates. It recounts readers balking at increases, laments on holdup accusations, and urges liberality and civic investments while praising industrious, responsible youths shaping future business leaders.
Dr. Troy Swallam of Storm Lake Iowa and Miss Eunice Lawrence of this city wed in a private ceremony conducted by Rev W W Clay. The bride, daughter of Mrs A A Healy, is described as accomplished and lovely. The groom, a promising young surgeon, begins married life amid congratulations from friends of the couple. The notice notes a disruption involving the State Highway Commissioner.
Miss Clair Calhoun hosted P E O Chapter V on Wednesday June 14 with acting vice president Mrs Gertrude Fields. Mrs Hummel reported on the State Grand Chapter convention held in Hannibal Missouri. Eunice Dickinson led a lesson on The Merchant of Venice. Lucile Burton and Katherine Calhoun attended the social hour. Members answered roll call with a Merchant of Venice quotation. Refreshments were served.
State Auditor Gordon announces $250000 from the good roads fund to be apportioned across Missouri counties. The biennial total rises to about $860000 with $850000 used for road dragging. Counties receive varying shares with requisitions due by August 1. Sullivan County to receive a portion this year and ties to prior allocations.
A June 18, 1916 reunion at Joe Street's home in Purdin Missouri brought together forty two members of the Catherine Street family. The gathering honored Garnett Street, now living in Rodna Washington, with seventy one living relatives listed including Lizzie Fields Lena Lee Mary J. Purdin James Street and Joseph A Street. Attendees included Earl Clem of Trenton and Ruth Fields of Stanberry Mo. The day featured a bountiful repast and strong family fellowship.
At the Rew veranda of Sen. E. B. Fields a party of about thirty intimate friends surprised him with a Virginia reel. The event featured an orchestra led by Mrs. Morence Lay and Guy Adams, with Kenneth Duncan calling. Dr. Roy Whaley, Miss Lita Engle and Chas. Johnson provided entertainment and refreshments were served.
Robert J. Allen of west of Linneus was the guest of many friends in this city Sunday. A Democratic candidate for judge of the western district of Linn county he will actively canvass between now and the primary in support of his nomination. His friends expect his success. Bob Allen would make an excellent judge.
Monday F. J. Alspach gave the star a half gallon of finest strawberries described as extra large, ripe and juicy. Alspach maintains a 31 bed of berries, has already picked eighty gallons, and they are still bearing.
The Linn county August primary lists candidates for several offices. Republicans: J C Green C E Kelly G W Anderson Wm Trippeer T W Reid A L Sportman D L Williams Chas K Hart Dr L O Home W H Johnson J R Allen J W Lockhart G E Singleton A A Bailey. Democrats: C E Kelly, D L Williams, Ruth Hayes Marion Lander Henry West E L Anderson J W Lockhart G E Singleton A A Bailey. committees to fill rest of tickets.
Kenley, Smith and Fleming shipped a carload of sheep and lambs to St Louis on Friday. The shipment highlights regional livestock transport activity and involves three named consignors.
J. J. Smith suffered a painful accident Friday while working a corn field south of town. While riding a disk to cover ground, he overbalanced, fell in front of the disk and badly cut his foot and leg. He was brought home for treatment and is recovering.
Willard Moore and Miss Blanche Thurlo were married in Milan Saturday by the Probate Judge. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Thurlo, has many friends in the city. The groom, a young farmer, is son of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Moore of near Purdin. The couple departed Sunday morning for Kansas.
A fragmentary note mentions B. A. Burton after an achef visit with Mr. and J nesota and Mrs. context unclear about roles or event details.
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