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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
A garbled local notice expresses thanks to the Woodcraft group and Dr. Sparrow of Moberly Missouri for aiding during illness. It reflects on friendship, service, and the ethos of helping others through sickness and security for families. It also mentions a wedding in March and a court opinion on a local renovation proposition.
In October the Scotland county vote made the area dry for four years, following a census showing a 2540 population in Memphis. The St. Louis court of appeals rejected the independent city voting claim, ruling the county election bound all residents.
Flint Johnson has sold the bottling works to H. D. Hays of Salisbury who will take charge around the first of next month. Hays is experienced in the business and is expected to run the plant profitably and pleasantly in the city, per the Standard.
The market visit reveals a vibrant season of headwear with a wide array of colors. Mrs. E Kimber invites customers to view the largest and finest hat line ever brought to the city, promising an up-to-date display.
The department plans two new routes from Milan one southwest and west and the other northeast and east. A canvass to gauge patron use for Route Six will determine viability. Seventy five families must pledge to erect boxes and use the service, with that many expected. Once canvass completes the route will be established.
Word arrived that Dr. Folger died of pneumonia fever at his White Plains home February 18 after a week of illness. He practiced here briefly where his courteous manners won friends and a large clientele. He leaves a wife seven children and many friends. L. E. Carter and son announce new burrs for meat or crushed corn at any time.
The Rebecca lodge Masquerade Social at the opera house on Saturday February 29 drew about 126 masked attendees. J W Jones and E A Jones led the grand march, followed by a ghost drill and a cake walk won by Mrs Lela Neet and KK A Jones. Proceeds reached 35 dollars as prizes, pies, popcorn and candy were sold, and the event closed with the impressive tableau. An unrelated note argues the value of subscribing to the local paper.
Abstract books of Miller Higgins Milan Missouri record transfers including WE Jobe to J W Laws in Newtown for 1200 dollars. Gooch to Wm A Bundies 120 acres sec 34 61 21 for 4800. R Lewis to S Pay in Milan 150. McHargue to O McHargue 39 acres sec 11 62 21 for 1050. Bankus to T D Wilson in Sorrell for 500. High to W Stutler in Milan for 500. Frazier to ME Dailey 40 acres sec 16 62 19 for 1600. Jackson to Romine in Green City 1200. Morris to Guthrie in Milan 3500.
Mrs. M. Summers announces arrivals from the market with bargains and a display of beauti ful items to be shown by Saturday the 7th featuring the Massy Widow Sailor and The Spanish Tur ban.
The primary grade held a Washington program on Friday reviewing George Washington memory gems and writing a story about Washington. Fifth grade liberty bell medalists include Ruth Moore Mary Davis Addie Moore Jay Harvey and Bryan Ashley. Sixth grade honorees Marie Newton Verna Neele Verna Duncan Cornelia Mc Donald. Seventh grade finished Revolutionary War study and passed a creditable exam. Eighth grade seeks a state high school promotion certificate as high school attendance rises.
The class in Ancient History will complete the subject this week. Pupils are doing the best work of the term.
Items to be sold Tuesday March 10 at 1 PM include book cases, bedsteads, dressers, tables, chairs, a 142 piece dinner set, ranges, stoves, a new ice cream freezer, and a double barrel shotgun. Also notes local interest in Parish Journal and W H Fields. In New London Mo a vandalism spree at Salem Cemetery destroyed 104 monuments, damaged a schoolhouse, and led to a sheriff hunt with a reward offered.
Dr D B Hunter D S advertises office hours from 6 AM to 5 PM near Lantz Drug Store and promises to handle all kinds of dental work with well equipped facilities.
A local dealer promotes a cheap line of glass ware including cups saucers and plates with prices to save buyers money. J W Oxley urges shoppers to purchase now before prices rise.
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