Miss Eudora Fuller Remembered In Local Obituary
Eudora A. Fuller born July 28, 1868 in Indiana died February 23, 1931 at her home near Browning Missouri. She spent most of life in Sullivan County and was a longtime member of Locust Valley Baptist Church. Funeral services were held February 24 at Locust Valley Baptist Church.
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Eudora A. Fuller
G. W
Addie T. Fuller
Indiana
Browning
Sullivan County
Rev. Watson
North Hooker School House
Melvin G
Susan A
Jessie E
Norma A
Charles L
Ross L
Hinda A
Locust Valley Baptist Church
Rev
Lewis M. Clark
Jamesport, Mo
Township Collector Candidate Announcement in Benton Township
Lorene Whaley announces candidacy for Township Collector in Benton Township subject to Republican primary voters in March.
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Benton Township
Lorene Whaley
City Dads Regrade Streets with Benton Tractor Team
The city hired a caterpillar tractor and large grader from Benton township with George Prather as operator and Mr. Shirley guiding the grader. They regraded gravel from the middle of the street outward, then back, creating boulevards like roads. The moist snow helped fill low spots, resulting in near perfect roadbed.
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Benton Township
George Prather
Shirley
Graderman
George
Democrats Nominate Ticket in Duncan Township Primary
Democrats nominate slate in Duncan Township after a turnout of voters who chose J. D. Burwell for trustee Ola F. Knifang for collector and Ralph Trumbo for clerk in the primary ballot bidding for town offices.
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Duncan Township
J. D. Burwell
Ola F. Knifang
Ralph Trumbo
Local Officials Named in Parish Records
The document lists assessor George Fields and F. L. Maggart as board members with John Quigley, constable T. J. Seaman, and J. A. Clem serving as justices of the peace.
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George Fields
F. L. Maggart
John Quigley
T. J. Seaman
J. A. Clem
Democratic voters meet to nominate township ticket in Browning
The Democratic voters of Benton township are requested to meet at Electric Theater in Browning on Tuesday March 24 at 2 PM for the purpose of nominating a township ticket by order of committee.
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Benton Township
Electric Theater
Browning
Obituary for Rachel Ann Dodson in Crescent Missouri
Rachel Ann Dodson born January 14 1870 Sullivan County Missouri died March 3 1931 at 61 in Crescent Missouri survived by her husband Charles P Williams seven children Lillie B Decker Ernest Harvey Joseph Gernie Aubrey Celesta Singletary sixteen grandchildren five sisters and two brothers Funeral held March 5 at the Crescent Christian Church with Elder D E Richards officiating burial in Crescent cemetery She joined Primitive Baptist Church at 16 and remained a faithful Christian wife and mother through a long illness and gradual decline.
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Rachel Ann Dodson
Joseph
Margaret Dodson
Sullivan County
Missouri
Charles P. Williams
Lillie B. Decker
Ernest
Harvey
Jospeh
Crescent
Gernie
Covington
Aubrey
Dover
Oklahoma
Lillie Decker
Primitive Baptist Church
D. E. Richards
Crescent Cemetery
Velvie Bridal
Clarence Good
Homer Adams
Oliver Tibbitts
Cecil Butler
August Burkhart
Fire Rages Through Bagwell Killing Two and Leaving Dozens Homeless
A devastating blaze in Bagwell, a town near Bagnell Dam, destroyed nineteen buildings, killed two men and left two women missing. Firefighters from Jefferson City and Eldon aided after the three o’clock Monday morning blaze consumed the Orient hotel, post office, bank, and other structures.
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Bagwell
Bagnell
Big Dam
Jefferson City
Eldon
Bagwell Dam
Buldings
Power and Light Company
Orient Hotel
Baeneli Bank
Oriental Hotel
Jess Brown
Market Listing Offer From Liveryman Noel Head
Special notice inviting market listings. The speaker Noel P Head promotes livery service with insurance and ready to haul anywhere any time. Contact details not provided.
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Noel P. Head
Mary Celebrates Milestone Birthday With Loved Ones
A note from a attendee wishes Mary many more happy birth days expressing warm regard from those present.
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Mary
Zella Woodworth Announces Candidacy for Browning City Collector
City tax collector candidate Zella Woodworth declares her bid for the Browning office subject to voters at the upcoming city election.
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City of
Browning
Zella Woodworth
Farewell Supper For Walter Head Family
Walter Head and family hosted a large gathering Saturday night March 14 with peaches and cake, games, and good wishes as they move near Purdin. Attendees included Everett Hale and wife, J H Payne and wife, Will Elliott and family, and many others with extended relatives listed.
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Walter Head
Township Election Notice for Duncan Township
The biennial election to elect Trustee Clerk Assessor Constable Two Board Members and Two Justices of Peace will be held at three precincts in Duncan township on Tuesday March 31. Polls open and close as required by law. By Order of Board.
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Duncan Township
Easter Suit Sale At Farmers Store
Easter falls on April 5th and Farmers Store offers tailormade suits priced at 23.50 with a guaranteed fit.
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Farmers Store
Thanks to Friends After the Late Primary Election
A speaker thanks supporters for loyal backing in the late primary, expressing lasting gratitude and appreciation for their assistance during the campaign.
Palm Seminar Promises Offers March 30
Dr Palm set to visit with guaranteed glosses priced from three to fifteen dollars. Event details list Maytag office in Browning as a location reference.
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Dr. Palm
Maytag
Browning
Election Notice for Browning Missouri Aldermen 1931
Notice announces an election in Browning Missouri on April 7 1931 to elect one East Ward alderman one West Ward alderman Mayor Police Judge Marshal and Collector. Polling places are the East Ward at the rear of Farmers Exchange Bank and the West Ward at Browning School Building. Appointed election judges are East Ward Lorene Whaley Maylen Gooch and Ed Murphy West Ward Hazel Peterson Jennie Glaze and C A Fleming. J N Neet City Clerk.
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Browning
J. D. Lay
West Ward
G. T. Carter
East Ward
Farmers Exchange Bank
West
Lorene Whaley
Maylen Gooch
Ed Murphy
Hazel Peterson
Jennie Glaze
C. A. Fleming
J. N. Neet
Merchants Enjoyed a Fine Saturday Trade in Browning
Saturday drew a large crowd as roads allowed travel by horse and wagon. Four horse teams and loaded wagons filled with groceries flour feed and eggs lined the streets while merchants labored to serve a bustling town in a throwback market scene.
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Browning
Dresses and Coats for Easter Showing Newest Styles
Our stock of ladies dresses and coats is at its best with Easter on April 5th. We are prepared to show the newest styles for this special occasion.
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Farmers Store
Section Boss John Robison Receives Extra Track
John Robison and his crew gain one and a half miles of track, moved from the Cora section, with the new work to start Monday morning. The current force appears sufficient, and officials believe the same crew can handle the added distance if required.
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John Robison
Cora
Easter Greeting Cards Line Priced Five to Twenty Five Cents
A local store displays a large assortment of Easter cards with prices ranging from 5 cents to 25 cents each. The selection emphasizes affordable seasonal greetings for households and businesses.
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Farmers Store
Birthday Party for Miss Anna Mary Pipes at Home
The 4 H Club girls gathered Saturday evening at Miss Anna Mary Pipes home to celebrate her birthday. They enjoyed games and music, and a cake with twelve candles was served along with fruit salad. Guests included Jamnice Weverly Carol Pipes Lois Franklin Barbara Swearengen Glen Swearengen Leland Swearengen Ella Christy Harold Christy Farrell Spencer Jay Shaw Glen Franklin Verda Pipes Lyster Morris Verdie Irene Lawrence Mrs Ralph Morris and her children John Evelyn Ella and Ed Morris.
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4-H Club
Anna Mary Pipes
Jamnice
Weverly
Carol Pipes
Lois Franklin
Barbara
Glen
Leland Swearengen
Ella
Harold Christy
Farrell Spencer
Jay Shaw
Glen Franklin
Verda Pipes
Lyster Morris
Verdie Irene Lawrence
Ralph Morris
John and Evelyn
Ed Morris
Anna
Locust Valley Ladies Aid Meet Hosts 17 Members 6 Visitors
The Locust Valley Ladies Aid group met at Mrs. Roy Bundies’s home on March 4 with 17 members and 6 visitors. They quilted a quilt for Mrs. Stella Jacobs and shared a bountiful noon dinner led by Mrs. John Thurlo. Invited guests included Misses Violett McKay Ida McQuown Irene Crooks Lora Myers and Mrs. Harold Russell Mrs. Herbert Bundies.
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Locust Valley Ladies Aid
Roy Bundies
Robert Brehm
Stella Jacobs
John Thurlo
Violett McKay
Ida McQuown
Irene Crooks
Lora Myers
Harold Russell
Herbert Bundies
Hand Mangled In Wood Saw Incident Near City
J S Head suffered severe hand injuries while using a wood saw at his brother Guy's place. His left little finger and part of the first finger were lost and other fingers badly cut. He was treated by Dr Becker and is recovering. Reports say wood saws are highly dangerous and Lief was lucky not to lose a hand.
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J. S. Head
Guy
Becker
Lief
Snow drifts reach seventeen feet in Downing area
Report from Sunday morning notes drifts in the section ranged from ten to seventeen feet. In No. 4, crews worked day and night but could not clear the road fully at that time, according to former townsman Clarence Lantz of Downing.
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Clarence Lantz
Downing
Banquet Dresses Display Planned for Friday and Saturday
A department event announces a big display of banquet dresses on Friday and Saturday. The notice highlights a showroom ambiance and invites shoppers to view the new collection.
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Farmers Store
Glass for doors, windows, and cars at Schrock's
Notice offering door and window glass sizes with sale or installation options. Also supplies car door and windshield glass.
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Schrock’s
High School Boy Injures Leg Examining Pistol Carried in Auto
Donald Jones, a local high school student, accidentally discharged a pistol while inspecting it. The weapon belonged to Edgar Hoselton and was kept in the car’s upholstery. The bullet struck his leg above the knee, and he received initial treatment at a doctor’s office before being taken by his father to Kirksville Hospital for further care.
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Donald Jones
Edgar Hoselton
Donald
Leo E. Jones
Kirksville
Further examination and removal of the bullet
A report notes ongoing review and removal of a bullet from a mechanism or device. Details specify continued inspection to ensure safe operation and functionality.
Mrs Martha Kuhn Celebrates 102nd Birthday
Mrs Martha Kuhn marked her 102nd birthday with relatives and friends visiting from Linneus and nearby. The event highlighted her active spirits as she helps with household duties and remains a central figure for family gatherings.
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W. W. Crawford
Nellie Seamann
Linneus
Craveford
Martha Kuhn
Duncan Township Board Reorganizes Officers After Meeting
The Duncan township board met in the city Monday afternoon to transact regular business. In attendance were J. D. Burwell Water Crooks and Ralph Trumbo, with the township election judges selected.
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Duncan Township
J. D. Burwell
Water Crooks
Ralph Trumbo
Maggart School Closes After Eight Months Term
Maggart school ends a successful eight month term led by Edward Maloney. A morning of work followed by a community lunch and an afternoon program of speeches dialogues and songs. Marjorie Meek and Harley Maggart win perfect attendance prizes as locals praise teacher and pupils.
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Magegart
Edward Maloney
Maggart
Marjorie Meek
Harley Maggart
Herman Thorpe
Albert Marlay
Oral Grambling
William Grambling
Ed Meek
Everett Meek
James Meek
Myers
Smith
Louis Goodwin
Ruth Franklin
Grover Maggart
Ralph Trumbo
Republican Convention in Duncan Township Nominates Ticket
Republican voters meet at White Oak Grove Church on Friday March 20 at 2 o'clock to nominate a township ticket by order of committee.
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Duncan Township
White Oak Grove
Annual School Meeting Notice Browning District 1931
In compliance with the Revised Statutes the Browning School District Linn and Sullivan counties Missouri will hold its annual school meeting at Browning Public School on April 7 1931 from 7 a m to 6 p m. The election of two directors for three years to succeed J B Harmes and W H Dickinson will be voted and a 100 cent levy on each 100 of assessed valuation for school purposes will be considered. Judges Rev J E Rudloff Mrs Della Peters and Mrs Floy Peterson. K M Duncan District Clerk. This 19th day of March 1931.
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Browning
Linn and Sullivan
Missour
J. B. Harmes
W. H. Dickinson
Pas
J. E. Rudloff
Della Peters
Floy Peterson
K. M. Duncan
Merk
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Dansite TV
Singke
Browning’s
L. V. L. A. Meeting
Mrs. Kuhn
Met
Maggart School
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