Mr and Mrs Lot C Lantz Entertain Guests at Home
Mr and Mrs Lot C Lantz hosted a one o clock dinner at their commodious south side home Sunday with many relatives for a joyful afternoon. Guests included Adram Glaze and daughter Lorain, J and Mrs W H Dickinson and son Harvey Fields, Mrs J A mette Dickinson, and Mr and Mrs J H Calhoun. Eva Stone assisted serving, recently returned from Durham High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot C. Lantz
Eva Stone
Durham
Loraine
Ar High School
W. H. Dickinson
Harvey Fields
Jameatte Dickinson
Ij.h. Calhoun
Hap piest farmer hopes for a second corn crop this fall
W B Haley of this county reports a wet spring and late harvest slowed corn gathering but he expects to plant a new crop on the same land by mid May and hopes to harvest a second time within six months. Several neighbors share the same trouble with timing and weather. A Surprise Birthday Party near Winigan on May 11 drew about 110 guests for William Jones Mrs Walter Bunch and Mrs R W Clubine with a feast and fellowship concluding the afternoon social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Haley
Mr. Haley
William Jones
Walter Bunch
R. W. Clubine
Winigan
Bunch
Jones
Clubine
Mr. Bunch
Andy
Walter
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Bunch
Tom Crist
W. A. Watson
Walter Jones
Chas. Reidel
W. W. Harl
James. Crist
Carl Cleeton
Roy Harl
Roy Detwiler
Mel Belzer
Delpha Pipes
Rachel Detwiler
Albert
Dale Ware
Bert Belzer
Kyle Belzer
Velma
Herman Martin
Roy Cable
J. W. Milhoan
Burl
Gail Hoskins
Frank Bunch
F.E. MecDorman
Willie Jerome
W.W. Jones
Carlos Clubine
Opal
Wilma
Helen
Elbert Jones
Clair Talman
Thos. Greenstreet
Hood
Priscilla C. Mullins
George Jones House Burned In West Winigan Fire
George Jones and his children were out of the house west of Winigan when a fire destroyed their dwelling and outbuildings. Neighbors fought the blaze, saving a new barn but the main house and sheds were lost. insurance partially covered the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Winigan
Mr. Jones
Mystery surrounds blaze blamed on incendiary for Jones loss
Reports speculate an incendiary set the two buildings aiding Mr. Jones after a heavy blow. The cause remains a mystery but the impact on his affairs is clearly severe.
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Mr. Jones
Local Breeders Promote Stallions and Jacks at Fair
W L Taylor near the city invites farmers to inspect his breeding stock and offers prizes at the Browning Street Fair for colts sired by Per fection and Villa Deluxe. Alva Stone near Old Enterprise advertises a Percheron stallion and a strong jack, announcing their availability for the season.
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W.l.taylor
Jack
Browning Street Fair
Perfection
Alva Stone
Route 3
Old Enterprise
Mr. Stone
Schools Close Friday May 16 in Community Notice
The community announces school to close Friday May 16 marking the end of the 1923-24 term. Principal Leonard T Shipley and staff Miss Pearle Adams Miss Hazel Cox and Mrs Hermin Adams led a successful year with record enrollment and strong student effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard T. ‘Shipley
M. ‘Pearle Adams
Hazel Cox
Hermin Adams
Imogene Bundridge
Hazel Fields
Lilah Williams
Eunice Dickinson
New Superintendent Carmack Visits for Contract Signing
New Macon county school superintendent J A Carmack visited Browning on Friday afternoon to meet the board, discuss school affairs, and sign his contract for the coming year. He is seasoned in education and regarded as a scholar and pleasant gentleman, with schools set to prosper under his supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Carmack
Browning
Macon County
Carmack
Death of W B Huston in New York Hospital 1924
Sorrowing sister Mrs Edna B Huston announces the death of her husband William B Huston at a New York City hospital on May 5 1924 after five years of poor health. He was born 1880 in Braidwood NL and married Edna Blanch Schrock of Browning Mo on September 17 1904. A wife two
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M.j.brazelton
Ardmore
Okla
Jessie Olivia Huston
Chicago
Ill
Eugene Huston
Braidwood
Lytton
Panera
Fresh Pond
Rev. S. Dell
Edna B. Huston
W.B. Huston
New York City
William B. Huston
Edna Blanch Schrock
Browning
Plants For Sale At Rice Plant Company In Purdin Mo
Home grown cabbage tomato and sweet potato plants of all varieties now ready. Write for prices from Rice Plant Company in Purdin Missouri. Telephone 98.
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Rice Plant Company
Purdin, Mo
Slats Diary Reveals Week in a Rural Family Home
A diary fragment records a week of farm life and family humor. Entries describe misread letters, church remarks, weathered jokes, and small daily events from a wife’s compliment to marriage license costs, ending with a cousin Pete Smock's advice.
Early Browning memories from a Linn county native
The writer, born May 3 1846 in Linneus Missouri, recalls Browning's past with reflections on transportation, daily life, clothing, tools, farming, schooling, and a strict teacher Mrs. Hutton Street. She contrasts old hardships with modern comforts and hints at future writings. Local history framing by Mrs. Priscilla C. Mullins.
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Leader Record
Linneus
Linn County
Missouri
Browning
Brunswick
Hermia Adams
For Sale or Trade Farms Dwellings and Properties
Calhoun and Thornton advertise property for sale or trade including farms and dwellings with farm loans offered at old time rates. Local listing notes available terms and contact.
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Calhoun’ & Thornton
Farm Boys Competitive Examination Announces County Event
Farm boys under 16 who belong to organized boys clubs or rural school pupils may enter the Agriculture Geography and Arithmetic exam Saturday May 31 at 1 30 p m in the County Superintendent's office. Winner becomes State's guest at Sedalia Fair Aug 18 23 and receives Agricultural Class instruction with transportation covered by the program. Also Teachers' Examination listed for Brookfield Adams Building June 6 and 7. J F Hortenstine Co Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Brookfield
New Adams
Baby Chix For Sale In Missouri Catalog
R. C. Reds Buff Plymouth Rocks Silver Laced White Wyandotts Buff Orpington R F Brown and White Leghorns 15¢ each. All flocks closely culled and absolutely pure. Mothers furnished when desired. Phone through North Salem Mrs Alfie Gooch R F D No 3 Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C
Plymouth Rocks
Orpington
North Salem
Alfie Gooch
R.F.D
Browning
Missouri
Dr and Mrs Duncan Visit After Kansas Auto Crash
Dr and Mrs Ray Duncan of Home arrived Monday to visit Mrs A A Whaley and relatives. He is recovering from injuries after an automobile wreck near Olatha Kansas that required sheriff, ambulance and coroner at the scene. Friends here note his cautious recovery and he appears to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Ray Duncan
Home
A. A. Whaley
Dr. Duncan
Olatha
Kan
Champion Fisherman Biswell Hooks Big Creek Cat
The Champion With Fishhook F. L. Biswell wended to the creek with rod line and bait. He landed a nineteen inch cat after a tussle and carried home more than enough fish for breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Biswell
Mr. Biswell
Williams Farm Sold To James A. Lay Near Town
James A. Lay has become owner of the C. C. Williams farm north of town. The 120 acre tract sold for 75 dollars per acre with possession in the fall. The well improved parcel features a good house, large barn, garage and other buildings, located a mile north of town on party bottom land and upland.
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Mr.and
Mrs
Jake
Pritty
Chirch
Mr. Grigson
Pete Smock
A Co
P. C. Mullins
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