Levenia Michaux Venable Jones Dies at 82 in Burlingame
Levenia Michaux Venable Jones died March 2, 1925 at her daughter’s home in Burlingame Kansas. Born January 25, 1842 to Abraham and Sarah Scott Venable she helped found the region. Survived by ten children six living, one sister, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Levenia Michaux Jones
Rs. C. W. Watkinsc
Burlingame
Sas
Abraham and
Sarah Scott Venable
Ich
Winng
Linn County
Missouri
Christian Church
Tll
Rupert. Jones
Chiago
W.A. Davis
Amarillo
Exas
S.N. Hedrick
Wapauka
Okla
Wayne Hedrick
Texine
Richard Watkins
Toka
Kan
Ralph Black
Elsbeth
Lee Watkins
Elmer Dean
Shirley Wilams
L. A
Blanche Elizath
Sidney Hedrick
Union
Jones
R. Rea
Muskogee
California
R. Bea
Rs. Jessee
Kansas City
Watkins
Rea
Ariza
J. W. Jones
J. Moriah
E . Jones
Howardnes
D.C. Jessee
Sas City
C. W. Watkins
Klingame
Richard
Memorial note on a mother’s blessing and the Jones family
Watkins Topeka Kansas records the arrival of Mrs Jones body and burial beside her husband in Jenkins cemetery. The text extols a mother’s compassion goodness and love with reverent wishes for the name of Mother to be blessed.
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Watkins
Topeka
Kansas
Mothevr
Appreciation for Kind Aid in Sad Rites
A family expresses gratitude for sympathetic aid after the death of a mother raised in Brown ing. They thank those who offered consolation and floral gifts, naming J. W. Jones and others in the community for lasting support and blessing.
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Browning
Almongst
J. W. Jones
D. C. Jessee
E. B
Wade Havens Painting and Decorating Notice
Wade Havens, the experienced painter and decorator, announces he is very busy but taking orders for painting, paper hanging, decorating and related work. He is eager to work and will complete projects promptly. Prices reasonable.
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Wade
Wade Havens
Home Grown Honey for Sale by Will Bennett
Pure honey in boxes and crates offered for sale. Will Bennett invites buyers to call with their needs.
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Will Bennett
270 Acres Pasture for Rent at $2.50 per Acre
Advertisement offers 270 acres of blue grass pasture for rent at two dollars fifty cents an acre. Payment in three installments. Ample shade and water available. Contact S H Linhart for details.
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S. H. Linhart
Archi e R Austin obituary in Missouri funeral held
Archie R. Austin born March 6 1877 in Adams County Illinois died March 4 1925 in Browning Missouri at 47. He moved to Missouri as a child and lived most of his life near Browning. He married Elizabeth Peters in 1908 and left two children Leone 15 and Lewis 8. Survived by wife two children his father A E Austin one brother W B Austin Mae at home and Lula Maxwell of Los Angeles. Funeral at Baptist church with large crowd. interment Hoover cemetery. Poem by L B Hargrove closes notice.
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Archie R. Austin
Araunah E
Ruth §. Austin
Adamas County
Illinois
Browning
Missouri
Elizabeth Peters
Leone
Lewis
A.E. Austin
W.b.austin
Carrollton
Mae
Lula Maxwell
Los Angeles
Calif
Maxwell
Baptist Church
Hoover Cemetery
L. B. Hargrove
Hand Picked Seed Corn For Sale By Private Farmer
I have 150 bu good Reids yellow dent seed corn hand picked from sod not plowed for 11 years. See write or phone Gus Coulter route 2 for details and contact.
Linn County Missouri praised for extension work and agricultural leads
A speech excerpts praise Linn County Missouri for expansion in soybean farming and extension programs. The speaker notes Linn’s livestock values, rail connections, and agricultural leadership, citing soybean acreage growth from 700 to 30,000 acres, premiums in corn and soybean shows, and notable youth and club achievements.
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Alfie
Munyon
Odio
Jinn County
Linn County
Farm Bureau
Linn
Col
Nelson
Wos
Jasper County
Sullivan
Dinent
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Hannibal and
St. Joseph
Santa Fe
J. Robert Hall
Jack Dust
Jay Powell
Arthur Johnson
Reward Offered for Info on White Oak Grove School Burglary
Authorities offer a liberal reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who broke into the White Oak Grove School on Tuesday night in March. Items stolen include a giafanola and other records. directors Teler J G Nickels and Mr Minn e Fenning.
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White Oak ‘Grove School
Giafanola
Wk. Teler
J. G. Nickels
Minn’e Fenning
Letter from T B Abbott in Binger Oklahoma praises Leader-Record
A letter from T B Abbott of Binger Oklahoma dated March 7 1925 praises the Leader-Record newspaper. He notes 18 years of readership warm dry March weather garden planting and cotton farming conditions while referencing a recent cold spell elsewhere. He encloses a $3 subscription payment and wishes continued weekly news.
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Binger
Okla
T. B. Abbott
Two Loaves of Bread For 15c
A local bread ad offers a lighter 13 to 15 oz loaf priced at 8c or two for 15c, catering to those who prefer a smaller option than the 16 oz loaf. Ray McHargue.
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Ray McHargue
No Agents No Commission Policy Cited in Cemetery Letter
A quarry of letters from a cemetery sexton in a nearby county seat shows an inquiry about a sample case and lower commission. The reply affirms no sales commission and a policy of eight years that prohibits agent involvement, stating no agents and no commission. The letters are on file at the business.
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Summers
Mules Wanted for Saturday Purchases by Smith Kenley & Purdin
Mules for sale urged by Smith, Kenley & Purdin with weekly shipments each Saturday. Buyers seek halter broke mules three years old and up.
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Smith, Kenley & Purdin
Democratic Primary Set for Jackson Township Officers
Mrs Elva Crookshanks called to announce the Democratic primary for Jackson Township officers will be held at Shafter on Saturday at 2 p m March 21.
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Elva Crookshanks
Jackson Township
Shafter
Schoolhouse Robbery at White Oak Grove Secures Grafanola
Last Tuesday night a man and woman allegedly broke into the White Oak Grove schoolhouse under Mrs Lena Kenley and stole a newly purchased grafanola along with records and other items. Damaging evidence suggests the culprits. directors vow to pursue justice. The Harmony Four orchestra, praised for recent performances, lists Miss Georgia Knifong, N W Phillips, W A Bond, and B 3 Harvey as members and seeks engagements.
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White Oak Grove
Lena Kenley
Sic
Harmony Four
Georgia Knifong
N.W. Phillips
W.A. Bond
Harvey
Democrats Nominate Ticket In Duncan Township Primary
The Duncan township Democratic primary across Browning Cora and Reger precincts produced a lively race for collector. Freeland led with 94 votes, Creason 73, Trumbo 45, Moffitt 54, and Thompson 18, making Freeland the party standard bearer. Nominations for trustee G M Spencer clerk and assessor Clarence Head and board members Emmet Keithley and Walter Crooks were also made.
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Duncan Township
Browning
Cora
Reger
Collector
Freeland
Thompson
Creason
Moffitt
Trumbo
Clive Freeland
G. M. Spencer
Clarence Head
Emmet Keithley
Walter Crooks
For Sale J.T. Fleming property in Benton township listing
Property on Line and 4th streets offered for sale under public notice. Mrs Henry Hanman announces a Benton Township Republican meeting at the Electric Theatre Browning at 2 PM on Saturday March 21 to nominate candidates for township offices by order of the Two Committee.
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My City
J.T. Fleming
4Th Streets
Henry Hanman
Benton Township
Electric Theatre
Browning
Moore Seeks North Salem Township Collector Post
In a brief notice C. L. Moore announces candidacy for Township Collector of North Salem Township. He says his campaign is his record as a township officer and leaves the choice to the voters.
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North Salem Township
C. L. Moore
Township Board Held Meeting In Benton City
The Benton township board met Monday afternoon and transacted regular business. Judges were appointed for the upcoming election. Present were Trustee Dan Haley and board members H. L. Fuller and M. N. Adamson, with Clerk and Assessor A. M. Street.
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Benton
Dan Haley
H. L. Fuller
M. N. Adamson
A. M. Street
Republican Mass Meeting in Dun Can Township
Republican voters of Dun Can township will meet in mass convention at White Oak Grove church on Tuesday March 17 at 2 o clock to nominate a township ticket. All Republicans urged to attend. By Order of Committee W A Roger Mrs Nellie Rogers.
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Duncan Township
White Oak Grove
W. A. Roger
Nellie Rogers
Browning's New Orchestra Plays for Reger Church Play
The Harmony Four Orchestra provided the music for a play staged by Reger church on Friday and Saturday nights at Reger and Humphreys. The event featured live ensemble performances accompanying the production.
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Browning
Harmony Four
Reger
Reger and
Humphreys
Presented Play At Maggart By Local Cast
The same cast from Timothy Delaney's Courtship at the White Oak Grove church performed the play at Maggart school house last Wednesday night to a crowded house. Highlights included black-face specialties by Mrs Lena Kenley and Hardie Dillinger, plus singing and dancing by nine year old Marine Dillinger. Berthe Mia Spencer provided the music for Morene's dancing and singing.
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Maggart
Timothy Delaney
White Oak Grove
Lena Kenley
Hardie Dillinger
Marine Dillinger
Berthemia Spencer
Morene
School News Notes on Exams and Museum Plans
Twenty one students took the teachers' examination last Friday and Saturday. Seven seniors plan to teach next year. A laboratory space is set aside for relics donated to form a permanent Historical Museum. The nine week period ahead will be busy with operetta junior and senior plays and school closing work requiring coaching and directing by teachers.
Browning News Absorbed by Leader-Record in Browning
The Browning News plant and goodwill are sold to Joe Nickell, owner of the Leader-Record, ending Linn County’s two-paper era. The notice notes Joe’s familiarity with running a country paper and jestingly calls for others in the county to face asylum if they try again. The column closes with best wishes for Jim and prosperity for Joe.
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Browning News
Leader-Record
Linn County
Joe Nickell
Browning Leader-Record
Jas. R. Williams
Browning
Jim
Brother Joe
Joe
Linn
Linn County News
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L. M. Jones
Delvers
Jefferson City
Yours Truly, S. W. Summers
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