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Browning Leader Record

Location

Browning, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1916

Page

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Funeral of Mrs. Fanning After Long Illness at White Oak Grove

Mrs. Fanning born June 8 1851 in Sets County daughter of James George. She married R Fanning Sept 1 1870 and had four children Thomas James Brumbaugh and Mains all present at funeral. She died after heart failure Saturday and funeral held March 12 at White Oak Grove Church with Rev Amon McClarren.

Sets County James George R. Fanning Thomas &James Fanning Aonew Brumbaugh Re Mains White Oak Grove Amon McClarren

Dear Boy Graduates High School Play Delights Crowd

A Friday night high school production titled The Dear Boy Graduates proved a decided success. Cast performances were strong and engaging from start to finish with entertaining specialties between acts. A large crowd attended and receipts totaled $5235.

Obituary: Louisa C. Jones Dies Longtime Missouri Resident

Louisa C. Jones born May 10 1843 in Grundy county Missouri. child of Thomas C Jones. Married William Castity November 5 1861. had ten children, two died in infancy. Surviving: Mrs. Martha H Garrett, Mrs. Adell Pounds, R. W. Cassity, etc.

Louisa C. Jones Thomas C.jones Grundy County Missouri William Castity Martha H. Garrett Adell Pounds R. W.cassity

Cassity Passes After Illness March Weekend

Cassity had been in health for some time but grew worse last week and died on Saturday night March 11. Funeral services were led by Rev. Rutledge at Purdin and burial followed at Mr Cassity. Friends and relatives extend sympathy to the grieving family.

Cassity Rutledge Purdin

Wedding of Thiera Lambert and Gracie Head at North Salem

Wednesday evening at 2 o clock F M Cattey J P solemnized the marriage of Thiera Lambert and Clessie Head Fay Jennings and Gracie Head were the other couple. The grooms were young farmers near North Salem and the brides were well known North Salem young ladies.

F. M. Cattey J. P Thiera Lambert Clessie Head Fay Jennings Gracie Head North Salem

P E O Chapter V Officers Elected At March Meeting

Members of Chapter V P E O held a March 8 meeting at the home of Mrs. America Fleming with fifteen in attendance. Officers elected: President Lorene Whaley, Vice President Gertrude Fields, Recording Secretary Hermin Adams, Chaplain Bessie Fleming, Guard Louie Duncan, Journalist Mattie Duncan, Pianist Eunice Dickinson. Meeting adjourned to March 22 with refreshments served by Mrs. Thulah Prather.

America Fleming Lorene Whaley Gertrude Fields Hermin Adams Bessie Fleming Louie Duncan Mattie Duncan Eunice Dickinson Merch Thulah Prather

Meeting at North Salem M E Church Prayer Session

Rev W W Clay pastor on circuit at North Salem led a meeting that drew wide interest and yielded meaningful revival. The write up notes ongoing conversions and spiritual progress among attendees.

W. W. Clay M.E North Salem

Visitors Return Home After Short Visit

Mr and Mrs Ralph Hamilton after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Ben Mairs returned to their home near Green Castle Saturday.

Ralph Hamilton Ben Mairs Green Castle

Union meeting marked by readings and social time

On Friday March 8 1916 union members gathered with leader Rice honored as an honorary member of the W C T U. After business the group enjoyed a social hour hosted by a hostess who served candy platters. Reporters note the pleasant gathering and hope for another meeting.

X- Rice Plattoe

Car Flips Over On Milan Hill Injuring Driver

A late Sunday mishap left Peterson trapped under his overturned vehicle near Milan after a long night of driving. He escaped the wreck and sought help, then returned home with assistance. Otis Lantz and others helped recover the car Monday. Peterson remained ill but expected to recover soon.

Peterson Milan Otis Lantz

Farmers Organize in Sullivan County Meeting

A large group of Sullivan county farmers gathered in Milan's circuit court room on Friday to hear talks by Sam Jordan and J Kelly Wright from the State Department of Agriculture about agricultural issues and organizing efforts.

Sullivan County Milan Sam Jordan J. Kelly Wright State Department of Agriculture

Sullivan County Farmers Organization Meeting Called

Farmers listed for attendance in Sullivan county urged to be present at the April 5 meeting. County leaders Bowman Bowman McKee Duncan Spencer Billy Trumbo and others are named as supporters and organizers for a countywide agricultural push.

Bowman Billy McKee John van Fogsenick Duncan G. M. Spencer Billy Trumbo Morris Chas. Morris Geo. Young Pleasant Hill Herbert Knight Nova Morris Union E. D. Michael H. L. Bramble Penn—Hardin Chappell W. F. Crawford Buchanan Thos. Payne Arthur Foster Jackson J. D. Crumpacker Wm. Stutler Polk Earl Booth Brad Sam Jordan J. Kelly Wright

Easter Observance Across Christian Churches

Paragraph describes Easter as a Christian festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It notes observance across Greek, Roman, Anglican, and Lutheran churches and mentions St. Austin fixing the date in 597 and the Council of Nicea resolving disputes between Eastern and Western churches.

England St. Austin Nice

Kansas City 1916 Payment Letter Missing Funds

Fragmentary 1916 Kansas correspondence notes a missing payment and possible late settlement. terse regret expresses trouble in obtaining owed money, referencing an accident and a request from Muriel.

Kans Nickell Wring

City Board fills vacancy and names election judges

The board appoints W. C. Bartlett replacement for two years and a one year term to fill a vacancy from C. W. Haggard resignation. Polling places: east ward City court house west ward public school. Judges named: East ward Marvin Linhart Jolley. West ward Chantz Davis Calhoun. Done March 7 1946 by City Clerk Sylvester P. Carr.

W. C. Bartlett C. W. Haggard East Ward City Court House West Ward J.i.e. Marvin S. H. Linhart B. T. Jolley L. C.hantz W. E. Davis Sylvester P. Carr

Roll of Honor renewals for Leader-Record readers

A list of recent new and renewed subscribers to the Leader-Record, naming multiple individuals across towns and initials. The short note closes with further reader names and locations, reflecting ongoing readership.

Neal E. L W. Tin Amboy E. Rou New Bente Bie Eigin LaHagpe Kan E. L. Kane

Hart of Brockfield for prosecuting attorney contested

The article notes Charles K. Hart of Brockfield as a candidate for the office of prosecuting attorney in the county. It also mentions Hepakca voters and a recent flurry of responses from subscribers who had previously fallen behind on accounts, paying through checks orders or drafts after reminders.

Charles K. Hart Brockfield Li County Hepakca

Noted Persona Gains Quiet Acclaim in Public Circles

A brief recount notes a figure gaining favorable regard as a familiar presence in social and legal circles, described as personable with lasting familiarity. The passage hints at engaging with age related legal matters, suggesting ongoing involvement or influence.

Race for Life at Eagle Camp Ends With Scare

At Eagle Camp Charlie Foster and Win Smith found old sticks of dynamite with short fuses. They attempted to throw one into the water but misfired and struck a man, who fell to the ground. Both youths were shaken but unharmed, though frightened enough to flee the county. Sumner Star.

Eagle Camp Charlie Foster Win Smith Sumner Star

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