Two Days of Life and Advice from Robert J Burdette
A reflective piece extols living one day at a time. It cites Robert J Burdette urging devotion to today while leaving yesterday and tomorrow to God. It urges kindness to women and children, discourages gossip, and advocates encouragement and cheerful conduct. An obituary for John Philip Grossarth follows, detailing birth in 1835, emigration, Civil War service, marriage, children, and death in 1917 in Oklahoma.
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Robert J. Burdette
God
Roth
John Philip Grossarth
Germany
Oklo
U. S
Ohio
Sarah Wilson
Ind
Mullins
John
Oklahoma
Lutheran Church
Grantsville Presbyterian Church
J. C
William
Rocky Ford
Barnes
Adam Cikefarth
Weathford
Okla
Katie
Elsie Steele Browning
Shouse
Purdin
Deservedly cherish childhood to shape lasting memories
The passage urges investing time and resources in children to ensure a sweet and joyous childhood. It argues memories of happy upbringing endure beyond life, making descendants happier and shaping better adults, while contrasting unhappy, uncared for childhood as a source of sorrow.
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Earth
Funeral services held for local resident at U B church
Grandchild and many relatives plus a host of friends attended funeral services on the eighteenth at the U B church near his home. The body was laid to rest in its narrow home awaiting the trumpet's sound.
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U. B
Changed Hands In Local Trades And Moves
One day week W. B. Aust sold his barber shop to his brother Archie Auston who has taken possession and plans farming this summer. Archie has prior barber experience and good patronage. Mr and Mrs L W Hummel sold their east town residence to M N Adamson for 4500 dollars. Adamson family to move in soon, welcomed to our city.
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W. B. Austin
Archie Austin
Will
Archie
L. W. Hummel
M. N. Adamson
Adamson
Junior Senior Banquet Delightful Evening at Opera House
Saturday night the Junior class hosted the Senior class and faculty at the opera house. Decorations reflected class colors and the program included contests, a luncheon, and an Irish program celebrating St Patrick's day. Favors were awarded to Geneveve Bundridge Dolly Atkins and Clarence Skeene.
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Opera House
Geneveve Bundridge
Dolly Atkins
Clarence Skeene
Roll of Honor renewals list from Leader-Record
The column lists recent renewals for the Leader-Record including L. W. Almond North Salem A J Hanks Bozeman Mont F A Rottman Humphreys Miss Ella Cordray North Salem Mrs Ninnie Stuart W McHenry Til Mrs Mattie Buxton city E E Jessie route 1 W F Stone route 3 Mrs E E Freeman Harris H H Street Purdin F A Smith Youngstown by Roy Smith J E Brown Cora T M Smith North Salem Elmer Johnson route 1 S B Schrock route 1 Warren.
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L. W. Almond
North Salem
A. J. Hanks
Bozeman
Mont
F. A. Rottman
Humphreys
Ella Cordray
Ninnie Stuart
W. McHenry
Til
Mattie Buxton
City
E. E. Jessie
Route 1
W. F Stone
Route 3
E. E. Freeman
Regional Routes and Officials List Appears in Record
A dense listing of names and routes includes McCelland Gilman City George Christy route 3 Ralph Elliott Kirksville G J Alexander Green City A S Lambert route 3 Jake Atkins Tucumcari New Mex Wm Oaks route 4 A M Elliott city L O Carpenter city F R Duncan city also for F M Browning Marshall Okla J W Jacobs route 1 Roy Keithley route 1 H H Hatch route 3 J W Ken ley route 3.
Hen Club Gala Ends With Onion Prize For Susie Toot
Roscoe details a lively Hen Club gathering at Mrs Walker's Friday night. Bawdy humor, feathered fun, contests, and prize giving mark the event with Susie Toot winning the onion. Refreshments delight, leaving attendees in good spirits.
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Gertie
Susie Toot
Roscoe
Election Notice Browning Mo Opens April 3 1917
Notice of election in Browning Missouri to elect mayor collector police judge marshal and two aldermen east and west wards. Polling places: East Ward City Court House West Ward public school. Appointed judges listed. City Clerk Sylvester Darr signs date March 6 1917.
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Browning
Marshall
City Court House
East Ward
S. H. Lin Thos. McCowen
C. W. White
West Ward
M. R.F Nickell
Jake Sampsell
Loren Haggard
Sylvester Darr
New School Building Bonds Favored At Mass Meeting
At last Thursday nights mass meeting a large turnout favored voting bonds to erect a modern school building. Organizers reported strong support for the project and an anticipated improvement to local education facilities.
Town Eyes New High School With Added Teacher
Estimates put the cost near 12 000 dollars to replace the old building with a modern high school. Officials state the project would elevate the town and community, attracting more nonresident pupils and providing a first class education.
St Patrick Day Party Hosted by Mrs Davis and Daughters
A St Patrick party at the Davis home featured green decor and themed contests. Guests included Lucile Best, Miss Claud Whaley, and Mrs. R A Osborn while prizes went to winners in games and a pig drawing. A two course luncheon followed the activities.
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St. Patricks
Wm. Davis
Mary Frances
Mariyn Best
Davis
R. A. Osborn
Lucile Best
Bogard
Carr
Lucille Best
Claud Whaley
Macon
K. C
Mrs Harmon's Nerve Removal in Boston Hospital
In Boston Mr and Mrs J B Harmon report Mrs Harmon had the left facial nerve removed after two weeks in hospital. The operation was successful and she is getting along nicely. Friends here are glad she is improving and hope for a swift return home.
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Mrs
J. B. Harmon
Boston
Mass
Mass Meeting in Browning to Nominate City Ticket
Mass meeting of Browning citizens held at the Electric Theatre on March 28 1917 at 7 30 P M for nominating a city ticket. All are requested to be present. S P Darr City Clerk.
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Browning, Mo
Electric Theatre
S. P. Darr
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Roll OF Honor
ST. Patrick Party
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