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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
1
A long reflective piece extols domestic warmth, urging parents to engage children during long winter evenings. It lauds the mother as the heart of home, praises honest men, warns against profanity, and stresses independence for women with work.
A man died after being struck by a box car as he attempted to board a moving train at the depot. Coroner Haley and States Attorney Gilmer led an inquest. the jury found death from being hit by a box car and exonerated the railroad company, noting the man was off duty and exceeded his rights. His parents, from Whitewater Kansas, arranged shipment of the body to Browning Missouri. The community expresses deep sympathy.
Virgil King and Edith Pipes were married at A. R. Dillinger’s residence in Cora on Sunday March 10. Squire Dillinger officiated in the presence of a few relatives. The couple, from respected local families, begin life together with bright prospects.
A. J. Havens loaded a car off and shipped them to Linneus the last of the week. Andrew, long a Sullivan county resident, has left his home and family. He and his family are good people, and we wish them success in their new home. We hope they return next spring to the old stomping grounds.
Linn county plans a county spelling contest at Laclede on March 23 for second through eighth grades alongside the Linn county spelling contest. Prizes include suits, hats, gloves, knickers, parasols, dresses and cash value. Schools across Linn County encouraged to send representatives for the state contest.
Friday night the ladies of the M. E. church hosted a traditional spelling match and box supper in the city. S. P. Carr served as teacher guiding contestants as the rounds narrowed to F. R. Duncan C. A. Fleming and Rupert Jones. Duncan missed first and eventual winner was announced as the prize of juice stationery.
The sale of the attractive boxes of two person viands went well with fair prices and high demand. C A Fleming conducted the auction as the auctioneer while a band provided music for the event. Funds raised go toward painting the church, with more boxes expected when weather allows.
Browning Linn Sullivan Missouri district voters will meet April 2 1912 at 7 am in the northeast ground floor room of the School House. Voters will elect two board members to replace Moore and Fleming and decide a $1 tax levy per $100 valuation for school purposes. Judges J R Keithley H B Johnson and D B Stone appointed. District Clerk J E Marvin issued notice March 4 1912.
Election set for Tuesday April 2 1912 in Browning to fill city collector post for one year and East Ward alderman seats for two and one years. West Ward alderman also for two years. Polling place listed at Mayor s office and ward house.
A brief item notes Jones promotes a new line of John Deere equipment. The ad emphasizes product availability and farmer appeal, mentioning brand strength and local showroom focus without extraneous detail.
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