Obituary for L Preston Brookshire in Lamar Colorado
L Preston Brookshire born September 30 1871 in Sullivan County Missouri died February 28 1916 at 1 30 PM at his Lamar Colorado home aged 44 4 28. He graduated Gem City Business College Quincy Illinois worked in C B Q offices in Chicago for five years. He moved with family to Lamar twelve years ago and married Elva L Williams of Browning Missouri on April 22 1904, two children Opal and Verl. Brookshire & Sons later Brookshire Brothers formed The Brookshire Trading Company with L Preston as President until his death. He joined Browning Lodge No 372 I O O F fourteen years ago then transferred to Lamar Lodge No 80 I O O F seven years later serving as D D G M. Funeral held February 29 1916 at First Methodist Episcopal Church Lamar with Rev Clyde H Inman and lodge members assisting. He leaves wife Elva two children Opal and Verl mother Rebecca L many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Preston
James N
Rebecca L. Brookshire
Sullivan County
Missouri
N. Main Street
Laraar
Colo
Gem City Business College
Quincy
Illinois
Chicago
Lamar
Elva L. Williams
Browning
Opal
Verl
Brookshire & Sons
Brookshire Brothers
Brookshire Trading Company
Ida. B
Oaks
Sarrah E
Rebecca L
Mary E
Almeda F
Ethan O
William A
James A
Pueblo
Lamar Lodge
Colorado
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Clyde H. Inman
Committal Service Held in Riverside Cemetery
The body was laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Lamar Colorado as reported by the Lamar News.
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Riverside Cemetery
Lamar, Colo
Death Claims Beloved Matriarch Sarah H. Jaynes at 88
The obituary recalls Sarah H. Jaynes born February 28 1916 in Marietta Ohio and aged 88. It notes her marriage to E G Richardson in 1850 and five children including a son who died young and three surviving daughters Florence Moore Mary Wyatt and Carrie Larkin. Funeral held at M E Church with the writer officiating. She is remembered as devout and comforted by Scripture and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah H. Jaynes
Marietta
E. G. Richardson
Florence Moore
Mary Wyatt
North Salem
Carrie Larkin
East Liverpool
Ohio
Minnesota
Jesus
Birth and death of Henry Thudium noted in North Salem
Henry Thudium was born in Philadelphia on April 17 1850 and died February 27 at his North Salem home. He moved to Missouri at age six, married Laura McCollum in 1874 and had a son Elwood G. Thudium. Funeral services were held at the Thudium home near Garner led by Rev. C E Potter. As a former county judge of the eastern district, he was highly esteemed and his funeral drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thudium
Philadelphia
Penn
North Salem Township
Mr. Thudium
Missouri
Laura McCollum
Elwood G. Thudium
C. E. Potter
Thudium
Garner
Gibson couple relocate banking ties to Chillicothe
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Gibson moved their car Friday to Chillicothe where Mr. Gibson will pursue banking interests. He has long operated in this city and possesses deep banking knowledge, signaling a notable transfer of expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Gibson
Chillicothe
Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Birthday for D. C. Burk Marked by Warm Hospitality
Friends and relatives gathered at D. C. Burk s country home on March 5 1916 for his 68th birthday. Guests included Jnc M Bailey T B Mundell Geo W Morelock J A Calhoun Mrs Jno Burwell Alpha Dell and many others. A dinner for twenty prepared by Mrs Burk and Alice Burk followed a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Burk
Alice
Jnc
Jno. Burwell
Alpha Dell
P.D. Schrock
Wampler Thudium Wedding at Garner Farm
Ray Wampler and Vida Thudium wed on Saturday February 26 1916 after obtaining a license from Judge A L Pratt. The bride wore chiffon over white satin and is the daughter of C W Thudium. The groom is son of J B F Wampler. Earl Nester and a cousin accompanied them as they begin housekeeping on the bride’s farm south of Garner Linn Co News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wampler
Vida Thudium
A. L. Pratt
C. W. Thudium
J. B. F. Wampler
Browning
Earl Nester
Garner
Linn Co. News
Pleasant Evening at Mr and Mrs Purdins
A social evening was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Purdin on Saturday March 4 with many friends gathering to enjoy games and entertainment. Participants expressed their pleasure in the event as one of the day’s most enjoyable occasions.
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Ing
Morpheus
Land of Utopia
Chas. Purdin
Nova Morris
Ora Brantner
Lam Carmack
Luther Britton
William Carter
Archie Coffman
Lyle Britton
Harry Moore
Frank Tucker
Raymond Long
Robert Purdin
Bessie Tucker
Bernice Britton
Anna Sc
Ponclet and Miss Robinson Wed in Chillicothe Matrimony
F H Ponclet of Kansas City and Miss Gertie Robinson of this city eloped to Chillicothe last Thursday to marry. The bride, daughter of Mrs Presley Robinson, is well known and praised, while the groom has resided in Milan and is regarded as worthy. The couple now receives many congratulations.
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F. H. Ponclet
Kansas City
Gertie Robinson
Chillicothe
Marki
Presley Robinson
Milan
Willard Ross Married Modena Taylor in Hot Springs
Willard Ross of Purdin and Miss Modena Taylor daughter of John Taylor were united in marriage in Hot Springs Arkansas on February 18 1916. They honeymooned in Kansas City then returned to Purdin to visit his father and will make their home in Kansas City with best wishes from Linn county friends.
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Willard Ross of
Purdin
Modena Taylor
John Taylor
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Kansas City
Linn County
Traded Farm Near Enterprise Township In 320 Acre Transfer
Last week a deal closed between B. F. Johnson of Linneus and C. E. McGhee route 3. McGhee becomes owner of Johnsons 320 acre farm in Enterprise township for 70 dollars per acre. The land quality justifies a future value of 100 to 125 per acre.
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B. F. Johnson
Linneus
C. E. MccGhee
Route 3
Sewing Club meeting entertains guests at Mrs Bagg home
Miss Luella Carter hosted the Sewing Club at the home of her sister Mrs OO Bagg on a March afternoon. The event featured displays of fancy work as members shared techniques and socialized.
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Luella Carter
OO. Bagg
Local Club Hosts Tea With Notable Members
Members of the club hosted a social tea inviting Laura Jessee Mariyn Best Mabel Kraft Maude Fields Cora Garrison and Mrs Frank Bench along with Mrs Guy Adams. C. G.
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Guathacell
Laura Jessee
Mariyn Best
Mabel Kraft
Maude Fields
Cora Garrison
Frank Bench
Guy Adams
C. G
PEO Chapter Meets at Mrs Fields for Lesson on Presidents Cabinet
P. E. O. Chapter V met at Mrs. E. B. Fields home on February 23. Mrs. Ada Bolling led a lesson on the Presidents cabinet after a business session. Twelve members answered roll call on Parliamentary Laws. A luncheon followed. Next meeting with Mrs. America Fleming on March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Fields
Ada Bolling
Presidents Cabinet
America Fleming
M E Church Service Schedule Next Sabbath
Notice states Sunday School at 10 a m preaching by Rev Dr J D Mendenhall of Brookfield in behalf of conference claimants at 11 4 a m and evening preaching by the pastor at 7 30 p m A church with a welcome come worship W W Clay pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
J D. Mendenhall
Brookfield
W. W. Clay
Card of Thanks for Sarah H. Jaynes
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for help during the death of their mother Sarah H. Jaynes. Signed by Mrs. E H Moore and Mrs. J A Wyatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah H. Jaynes
E.H. Moore
J. A. Wyatt
Baptist Sunday School Teas Saturday March 11
The T. and C. Class of the Baptist Sunday School will serve tea at Healy and Moore's on Saturday afternoon March 11. Everyone is invited. Proceeds will go to the piano fund.
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T. and C
the Baptist Sunday
Healy and Moore
Piano Fund
Debtor Settlement Notice by K. M. Duncan
After selling stock to C. E. Kidwell & Co. the writer requests all who are indebted to the firm to call and settle accounts. K. M. Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Kidwell &Co
K. M. Duncan
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E
Wampler
Ponclet-Robinson
Willard Ross
Sewing Club
Washington
Ford
Joseph Nickell
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