Telegraph tragedy prompts life saving plea
An editorial recounts a Griffin family tragedy near Anabel tied to lack of telephone service. Andrew Griffin died in his chair after illness, his sister died hours later seeking help. The piece argues a telephone could have saved them and condemns thrift that costs lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence G. Sagaser
The
Atlanta
Express
Griffin
Anabel
Breif
Andrew Griffin
Frank Rinehart
Rinehart
Asault
Westernelephone Corporation of
Missuri
Buck Penick
Baby Chicks Available For Hatch Eggs From Wyandotte
Mrs. Paul Gooch announces White Wyandotte baby chicks ready to hatch with orders open. Potential customers urged to place requests promptly for supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gooch
Weekend Reflections From a Student Diary
Friday I defended myself after a fight with Pug Stevens and fear missing school next Monday. Saturday I attended a party and had a great time. Sunday I felt unwell and had a doctor visit while dealing with ear injury and school concerns.
Sullivan County License Plate Law Enforcement Notice 1930
On and after March 20 1930 all motor vehicles in Sullivan County must display 1930 license plates as provided by law. Officers of the county are asked to assist in enforcement. Alvin B Walker Prosecuting Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Alvin B. Walker
Thanks Kind Friend From Two Towns Remet Subscription
A 1930 correspondence piece shows Wayne Brantner of Lineville Iowa sending $1.50 to Joe Nickell Browning Me for a subscription to the Record noting homey ties and good weather. Mrs Geo Hooker of Lineville also forwards a past due payment for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Okla
Joe
Browning
Winfred Lantz
Kenneth Myers
Wayne Brantner
Lineville
Iowa
Joe Nickell
Geo. Hooker
Dr Palm Opens Chillicothe Glasses at Low Prices
Daily glasses available in Chillicothe with guaranteed quality and low prices. Workdays advertised with Monday exclusions noted for schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Local and long distance hauling by Noel Head
Noel Head offers local and long distance hauling services. Contact via phone numbers 211 or 97 for quotes or scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Head
Mrs Lucy Maggart Dead After Paralysis at 68
Lucy Caroline Jennings Maggart died after paralysis on February 28 1930 at Knifong Grove. Born May 10 1861 to Nancy and Woodson Jennings she married John N Maggart May 2 1880 and had 12 children. Funeral Monday conducted by Rev Bate and Rev Rudloff with many relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Caroline
Nancy
Woodson Jennings
John N. Maggart
Allie Harmon
Ada Mathis
Bertha Richard
Elpha Farr
Katie
Pearl Laske
Marie Wilkins
Frank
Albert
John
Alva
Elmer
D. W. Jennings
G. B. Jennings
Baptist Church
Leoffler
Southern Methodist
Knifong
Knifong Grove
Bate
Rudloff
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank our friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our loved one J. N. Maggart and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Maggart
Adams Host a Sunday Dinner Gathering
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams entertained Sunday March 9 with an elaborate one o clock dinner. The guests included Mr and Mrs John Burkholder Mr and Mrs Joe Harvey Mrs Hinda Rush Miss Ella Keithley Mrs Jennie Epperson and Mrs Josie Jones. Guests departed at a late hour declaring the day well spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Adams
John Burkholder
Joe Harvey
Hinda Rush
Ella Keithley
Jennie Epperson
Josie Jones
Browning Missouri Holds Alderman Elections in Two Wards
Notice states Browning Missouri will hold an election April 1 1930 to elect one east ward alderman and one west ward alderman. East ward polling at Farmers Exchange Bank rear rooms and west ward at the Public School. Judges named Gertrude Fields Della Peters Josie Jones Lola Lantz. Clerk J N Neet signs the notice March 4 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Missouri
C. B. Purdin
B. H. Peterson
Farmers Exchange Bank
Public School House
East Ward
Gertrude Fields
Della Peters
West
Josie Jones
Lola Lantz
Surprise Evening For Edith Dickinson And Frances Baker
A small group of neighbors surprised Edith Dickinson and Frances Baker on a Wednesday evening around 7 30. Miss Baker was visiting Edith and the turnout was so unexpected that disbelief would be the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Dickinson
Frances Baker
Baker Hosts Sunday Dinner for Adams Family
Mr and Mrs A M Baker hosted a one o clock dinner on Sunday March 9 in honor of Mr and Mrs Ellis Adams of Kansas City Missouri. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ellis Adams Mr and Mrs H L Adams Mrs Rebecca Adams Mr and Mrs Claude Kenley and son Reid. The gathering enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at the Baker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Baker
Ellis Adams
Kansas City
Missouri
H. L. Adams
Rebecca Adams
Claude Kenley
Reid
Seed Corn for Sale 1928 Crop by H F Kille
A seller offers several hundred bushels of yellow dent corn from the 1928 crop suitable for seed. Contact H F Kille for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Kille
Entertained. Local clubs elect officers and host luncheon
Chapter V P E D met on Tuesday March 4 with Mrs J B Harmon. Officers elected include President Mrs W H Dickinson and others. Delegates to State Convention are Mrs Dickinson and Mrs Fields. Sixteen members shared a covered dish luncheon. Mrs K M Duncan hosted Bid A Wee Sewing Club March 5 with several members and guest Mrs Cecil Taylor enjoying a two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E.D
J. B. Harmon
W. H. Dickinson
B. H. Peterson
J. R. Williams
H. Schrock
J. Ping
Jennie Epperson
Gertrude Fields
W. C. Thurlo
Dickinson
Fields
K. M. Duncan
Browning School District to Hold Annual Meeting April 1
Notice to qualified voters in Linn and Sullivan counties Missouri that the Browning School District will hold its annual meeting at the Public School Building on Tuesday April 1 1930 at 2 p m The meeting will consider electing two Directors for three years to succeed W P Nickell and Dr W D Grice a 100 cent levy on the 100 assessed valuation for school purposes and a nine months term of school K M Duncan District Clerk March 12 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Linn and Sullivan
State of
Missouri
W. P. Nickell
W. D. Grice
K. M. Duncan
Reward Offered for Theft of Chickens from Kimbrough Farm
Fifty dollar reward offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of thief or thieves who stole about seventy five chickens from T A Kimbrough and W H Pridemore.
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T. A. Kimbrough
Three Couples Tie The Knot In Classic Church Ceremony
Miss Ira Petersohn and Joseph T. Nevins wed March 7 at the M E Church parsonage Linneus Reverend Scool presiding. The Nevins family long known in Brookfield and the couple plan a St Louis honeymoon after a Brookfield home welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Peterson
Joseph T. Nevins
Linneus
George W. Prather
Browning Savings Bank
Cliff Peterson
M. E. Church South
Rachel D. Nevins
Brookfield
Nevins
For Sale Rhode Island Red Eggs For Hatching
For sale in North Salem Mrs. Van C Mairs offers Rhode Island Red eggs for hatching at three dollars per hundred. Phone contact provided.
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S.C
Loyal Readers Support Keeps Local News Alive
The Leader Record thanks numerous local friends for their support through new and renewing subscriptions. Names include J. W. Sevier, Mrs. Hanna Harmon, M. T. Scott, C. D. Single ton, D. B. Pyatt, Mrs. Essie Wood, Mrs. E. M. Lambert, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader- Record
J. W. Sevier
Hanna Harmon
M. T. Scott
C. D. Singleton
D. B. Pyatt
Essie Wood
E. M. Lambert
Virgil Lee
M. L. Clarkson
R E. Lambert
G. A. Street
Rollo Smith
Elva Harbourn
J W. Reidel
Sarah Keithley
J. G. Shipp
Chas. Owens
Forrest Jacobs
Myrtle Sevier
G. H. Hooker
Wayne Brantner
S. A. Warren
E. H. Peterson
Je Spencer
J. C. Daniels
L. M. Scott
Clarence Johnson
Payne and Seals Tie Wedding in Linneus March
Herman Payne and Miss Helen Seals of Enterprise town ship wed in Linneus on March 5. The bride is the daughter of Charley and Mrs Seals from northeast of Purdin and friends describe her wide circle. Herman is the son of J H and Mrs Payne southeast of town. Both families are well to do.
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Payne
Seales
Herman Payne
Helen Seals
Enterprise Township
Linneus
Charley Seals
Purdin
Herman
J. H. Payne
J. D. Burwell Weds Susie Lillis In Unionville Ceremony
J. D. Burwell and Mrs. Susie Lillis of Unionville received their marriage license Monday and were married by Justice Billie Rathwood in Unionville. Lillis, a trained nurse from Putnam County, has lived with her mother in Unionville. Burwell, longtime local real estate and insurance man, served as mayor and is a Duncan township trustee. The couple reside at Kenley property in the north part of town and begin married life among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Burwell
Susie Lillis
Unionville
Billie Rathwood
J. H. Earles
Putman County
Rockford
Mr. Burwell
Duncan Township
Kenley
Stolen Chickens From Kimbrough Hen House
A thief took about seventy five chickens from Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Kimbrough's hen house Monday night. The loss included Reds Plymouth Rocks and mixed breeds. A diligent search is underway to locate the poultry and the culprits as the family has faced thefts for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimbrough
T. A. Kimbrough
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Teasday
Bisness
Wensday
Blisters
Pug Stevns
Ellenny
Photographers Association of America
America
National Photographers Association
Gress Studio
Brookfiled
Lucy C. Maggart
Archie Dickinson
Wayne Britton
Dock Smith
Lyle Stone
John Tucker
Custer Linhart
Bart Lambert
Frances Bundridge
Arthur Brassfield
Everett Hale
Edgar Hoselton
Jim Elliott
Keno Dickinson
W. H. Pridemore
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