N J Elliott Dies After Illness at 69
Nancy Jane Dodson daughter of Joe and Mary Dodson died March 1925 in Missouri at age 69 after a lengthy illness. She married James Oliver Elliott in 1884 and had four children William L De Havens Orville M and Effie E Long. Services were held at home near Catherine with Rev James L Bate. interment at Mt Zion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jane Dodson
Joe
Mary
Sullivan Unty
Missouri
James Oliver Elli
William L
de Havens
Orville M. Ofwning
Effie. E. Long
Church of Christ
Sarah E. Hoskins
Brown
Doraver
Enid
Okla
H. Clay Jones
R. W. Jones
James L. Bate
Mt. Zion
J.L.B
Easter Services Planned at Morris Chapel
E Easter services are held at Morris Chapel this week with the pastor delivering sermons nightly. An all day service is planned next Sunday with a basket dinner. A meeting is set at Knifong ve tonight with Pastor James L. Bate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Church
South
Morris Chapel
Knifong Ve
Why Delay The Bonus? Claude Myers Post No 274
The American Legion Post 274 urges co operation with the Veterans Bureau to speed up bonus applications. Nearly three million eligible men have not yet applied, risking loss of lump sum payments for dependents if delays continue. Post members cite examples like a twenty year old veteran whose dependents miss a lump sum by delaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Myers
American Legion
Veterans’ Bureau
John Doe
D. Peterson
Argonne Post and Local Fund Contribute Identical Gift
The Argonne Post No. 426 in Winigan and another local post each sent the same amount on March 22 to a common fund. Members stated they could not support a better cause and aligned in the donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lief Fund
Argonne
Winigan
Browning School District to Hire Teachers April 17 1925
The Browning School District Board of Directors will meet on April 17 1925 to hire teachers for the ensuing year. Those seeking positions should submit applications by the stated date. K M Duncan Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
K. M. Duncan
George Barrows Nominated for Duncan Clerk and Assessor
The entry announces George Barrows as the Republican candidate for Clerk and Assessor of Duncan township, subject to voter will on Tuesday March 31. He asks for support from voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barrows
Duncan Township
Home Grown Honey for Sale by Will Bennett
Will Bennett offers pure honey in boxes and crates, inviting buyers to call with their needs. Local sale notice emphasizes ready supply and direct contact for purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bennett
Slats Diary Skews Small Town Week in Shaky Notes
A fragmentary diary recounts odd daily events from Friday to Thursday. Entries mention Ant Emmy’s wordplay on Logic, a cold cure offer, a kiss for a dime, a restaurant dinner with beef extract and milk surprise, school clothes, a shy classmate, and a minstrel show with trained monkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Emmy
Langwidge
Acc
Jane
Mr. Gillem
Mr.Gillem
Tonite
Ole Man
Fulton
Nobuddy
Prominent Couple Weds in Milan
J. W. Cordray of Elreno Oklahoma and Miss Mairs of east of this city married Tuesday in Milan with Rev. Bate officiating. The ceremony occurred in front of Sullivan county courthouse with the recorder witness. The couple will honeymoon in Elreno for ten days before returning to the bride’s country home near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cordray
Elreno
Okla
Wm. Cordray
Margaret. Mairs
Milan
Rev. Bate
Sullivan County
Court House
Bate
Elrene
North Salem
Oklahoma
Head Picked Seed Corn for Sale by GUS COILTER
Farmer offering 150 bushels of Reids yellow dent seed corn hand picked from unplowed sod. Located route 2. Write or phone GUS COILTER for details.
An Od Fashioned Quilting Party
At the Lambert home a quilting party for granddaughter Maxine Havens was held on March 12 with a country dinner of chicken, cakes, pies and more. George Bauswell attended but forgot his thimble. The gathering was warmly described as an enjoyable occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veda Lambert
Maxine Havens
George Bauswell
Mrr
Willard
Ross
Poulin
Shrevewort
Lau
Wedding greetings sent for Mr and Mrs Rees
A note of happiness and prosperity for the couple in their Sunny South home is recorded. Attendees include Chas Ross and wife W C Ross and family of Brookfield Gus Williams of Brookfield R M Ross and family John Ross Carl Monroe and family Ded Bagley family Roy Pulliam and family Raymond Bagley and family Chester Bagley and Hermia Pulliam and Mildred Pulliam.
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Mrs. Rees
South
Chas. Ross
W.C. Ross
Brookfield
Gus Williamis
R. M. Ross
John Ross
Carl Monroe
Ded Bagley
Roy Pulliam
Raymond Bagley
Chester Bagley
Hermia Pulliam
Mildred Pulliam
Shaw the Jeweler Milan Mo Watches and Jewelry
A complete line of watches clocks jewelry and silverware offered by Shaw the Jeweler in Milan Missouri. The shop provides a broad selection and aims to serve local customers with quality timepieces and decorative items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw, the Jeweler
Milan
South Hooker School Closes Seven Month Term
Miss Erma Artz closed a seven month term at South Hooker on Friday. Patrons arrived with baskets for a dinner fit for a king after dismissal. A program by the scholars followed with prize winners Kath leen Hooker Violett McKay Helen Havens Dorthy Lee Hooker Francis Schrock H D Schrock Joe Hooker and Rex Hooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hooker
Erma Artz
Kathleen Hooker
Violett McKay
Helen Havens
Dorthy Lee Hooker
Francis Schrock
H.D. Schrock
Joe Hooker
Rex Hooker
Sample Case Slotted in Cemetery Letter Exchange
A county seat sexton preserves letters from Mr Summers about selling a “sample case.” The sample case offer is rejected to avoid commission and price undercutting. The correspondence notes a policy of eight years: no agents, no commission.
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Summers
Knifong Family Hosts Dinner at Country Home
Mr and Mrs J J Knifong entertained at their Enterprise township country home Sunday at 1 pm for a family dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs C Lantz and son Mr and Mrs Ben Mairs Miss Georgia Knifong and Dr Byron Whaley in a pleasant afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Knifong
Enterprise Township
C. Lantz and
Ben Mairs
Georgia Knifong
Byron Whaley
For Sale T Fleming place on Line and with streets
For sale city property known as the T Fleming place at Line and with streets. Property offered by Mrs Henry Hanman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Fleming
Henry Hanman
Special Notice on Repairs for Deere and International Machinery
Go to K M Duncan Co for repairs on John Deere and International machinery. They offer regular repairs and claim higher quality than made to fit repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.M. Duncan Co
Jno. Deere and
International Machinery
Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Neet in Kirksville
Mr and Mrs James N Neet of 504 North Elson celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner. He is 72 and she 67, roots in Missouri, ten children and many grandchildren. The event drew relatives mainly from Kirksville and nearby towns.
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James N. Neet
North Elson _street
Neet
Elmer
Macon County
Missouri
Kirksville
C. C. Neet
Macon
C. E. Saxton
Nampa
Idaho
L. Bennett
Browning
James Neet, Jr
A. E. Gibson
Chillicothe
Leo H. Neet
Kansas City
L. W. Vandiver
C. H. Becker
Ara Shanks
Paul Neet
L.W. Vandiver
C.H. Becker
Paul Vandiver
Camille
Elizabeth Becker
Christine Novinger
Browning Missouri General Election Proclamation 1925
The mayor proclaims a general election in Browning Missouri on the first Tuesday in April 1925 to choose a mayor police judge marshal collector and aldermen for two years. Voting places and judges are named in East and West wards under Missouri law and city ordinances. Attest: J D Burwell mayor J R Williams clerk. SEAL Notice adds Benton township election details with two precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Linn
Sullivan Counties
Marshall
Rear
Farmers Exchange Bank
Lorene Whaley
Virgie Haggard
M. N. Adamson
Ivah Fleming
Kathryn Kaifeng
J.L. Bate
State of
Missouri
Benton Township
Mutual Insurance Ad Promotes Coverage During Storm Season
An advertiser notes the season of destructive lightning and wind storms and urges readers to seek good mutual insurance through W. H. Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Insurance
Good
W. H. Oliver
Local Candidate Declines Another Term as Mayor
The notice states the candidate thanks supporters and withdraws from pursuit of another mayoral term due to focus on other business. It implies a formal decision to no longer seek re-election.
Republican Ticket Nominated At Benton Township Meeting
A large Republican crowd gathered at the Electric Theatre Saturday at 2 PM to nominate Benton township officers. Fay Peterson was chosen Trustee, Curt Bagley Clerk and Assessor, Fred Cotter Collector, J. M. Fishback and James Buswell for the Board, and Jake Guyer as Justice of the Peace.
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Electric Theatre
Benton Township
Fay Peterson
Curt Bagley
Fred Cotter
J. M. Fishback
James Buswell
Jake Guyer
Notice to Motor Car Owners for 1925 License Tags
Sheriff E L Phillips warns all motor car owners who have not obtained license plates to procure 1925 license tags at once or cease use of their vehicles. Ample time has been provided for compliance.
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E. L. Phillips
Democrats Nominate Ticket in Benton Township Meeting
Democratic voters at Duncan Implement House in this city nominated a complete ticket led by Trustee M. H. Sheen and Clerk Alonzo M. Street. Also named were Collector Mrs. Florence Lay, Constable Wm. Oaks, Board members W. T. McGhee and Roy Haley, and Justices J. P. Turner and James E. Marvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Duncan Implement House
M. H. Sheen
Florence Lay
Alonzo M. Street
Wm. Oaks
W.T. McGhee
Roy Haley
J. P. Turner
James E. Marvin
Baby Chicks For Sale By Mrs Alfie Gooch
Auction style sale offers several standard varieties of baby chicks priced at ten cents each. Mrs Alfie Gooch advertises limited stock and invites buyers to place orders.
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Alfie Gooch
Purdin High to Stage Farce in Three Acts
Purdin High School presents a junior class play titled 4 Beard is su Ttained in Miz zoury a three act farce. Shows are March 27 and 28 at 8 PM in the auditorium. Admission 25 cents to 50 cents.
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Purdin
Purdin High Schoo
Adm
Royal Cleaners promotion for Brookfield, Ma
An ad touts Royal Cleaners in Brookfield Massachusetts offering full cleaning and dyeing services. It notes cooperation with Style Shop and Grice Barber Shop and urges revitalizing last season's outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Cleaners
Brookfield
Grice Barber Shop
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N. J. Elliott
Ody
Legion
Theado
Jaude Myers
Ing
Yours Truly
S. W. Summers
North Benton
L.J. Vincent
Violet Hooker
J.B. Stone
J. R. Williams
W. W. Prather
E. D. Chris
South Benton
W. V. Louthan
Ethel Richardson
M. G. Hisel
Lewis Wyatt
A. M. Street
Minnie Southerland
Roberta. Jenking
J. D. Burwell
J.R. Williams
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