Death of W J Gooch of Linn Missouri
W J Gooch born March 1856 in Jackson township Linn Missouri. Married twice to K Coughton and to Ira Phillips. Eight children include Ira Rhodes Bessie Schrock Grover Rolland Lola Oliver and others. Died October 28 after rheumatism illness. Funeral held November 3 at Mt Olive church officiated by Rev J W Drinkard. Burial in nearby cemetery.
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WJ Gocell
Jackson Township
Linn
Missouri
Gooch
J. W. Drinkard
Laredo
Mt. Olive Church
Childen
Browning Street Fair Association Elects Officers
At a mass meeting at the Electric Theatre last week officers for the Browning Street Fair Association were chosen. Green was elected president, H. Y. Jo vice des oceaigent, M. oun treasurer, Nickell secretary, J. M. Thurlo assistant secretary. Committees were appointed and the next fair dates are September 29 and 30.
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Electric Theatre
Browning Street Fair Association
Green
H. Y Jo
I MM. Oun
Nickell
J. M. Thurlo
Bogard Hosts Elegant House Party for Best Family Visit
Miss Best hosted a Bogard house party assisted by Mrs Katie Carter and others. G E Bruce and Mrs C H Best of Bogard welcomed Misses Bernice Bolling Mary F Davis Maude Fields Cora Garrison Mabel Kraft Edna Landon Dessie Hood Lucile Best and Clara Hogan Browning and Norborne guests enjoyed a six oclock dinner Sunday school on Sabbath and a fond farewell snapshot souvenir from Mr Bruce at the departure.
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Bogard
Miss Best
Katie Carter Oners
G. E. Bruce
Bernice Bolling
Mary F. Davis
Maude Fields
Cora Garrison
Mabel Kraft
Hermin Adams
Browning
Clara Hogan
Norborne
Edna Landon
Dessie Hood
Lucile Best
R. L Carter
Bruce Supt
Mrs. Best
House Burns in Country Farm Home Fire
Sunday night L M Ken ley’s country home burned from a defective flue. Neighbors arrived too late to save much. the Brinkley family and others witnessed the blaze as cars from miles away reached the scene. only furniture and nearby buildings were saved.
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L. M. Kenley
Brinkley
Adams Family Trip Books a Coastal Visit
Fragmentary text shows Mr and Mrs Guy Adams and daughter Orryl with Mrs Elizabeth Fields and Mrs Effie sighting a peat journey toward an unfilled destination. Ambiguous details prevent full reconstruction of event or place.
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Guy Adams
Orryl
Elizabeth Fields
Effie
Nickell Weds Rebecca Sharp in Fort Smith Surprise
Nickell returned from a visit with his daughter to Aroya Colo but traveled via Ft Smith AK where he married Miss Rebecca Sharp daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Sharp formerly of this vicinity The ceremony was performed by Rev M C Hicks and the newlyweds left for the city Monday night friends honored them with a charivari at the groom’s North Side home The groom is well known and the bride is described as a handsome accomplished young lady The couple are at home to friends and receiving many congratulations
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Nickell
J.L. Lynch
Aroya
Colo
Ft. Smith
Rebecca Sharp
Sam Sharp
M. C. Hicksman
Halloween Party at Thurlo and Calhoun Home
A November 1 Halloween gathering at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. H N Thurlo and Mr. and Mrs. RM Calhoun featured jack o lanterns witches and a witchery den. Guests enjoyed decorative features and a peel-a-apple activity with a knife and friendly mock ritual.
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H.N Thurlo
Dr. Hunter
Halloween Party Recalls Witty Witch Themed Supper
An almost unanimous vote against the winner and a playful tale unfolds at a Halloween gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Thurlo and Mr and Mrs Calhoun. Witches lead guests to a basement transformed with corn fodder walls and a central oak tree adorned with doughnuts, autumn leaves, and playful props. The hostess and witches served a three course supper and guests expressed hearty thanks for a delightfully spooky evening.
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Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
Halloween Party at VanN Home Delights Guests
Mr and Mrs T W VanN entertained a small group last Saturday with jovial spirits and tasteful decor featuring jack o lanterns and a pumpkin centerpiece. A two course luncheon followed by a jitney party awarded the bus to L W Hummell and a booby prize a small pig to Virginia Stanforth amid returning merriment.
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T. W. Vann
L. W. Hummell
Toirginia Stanforth
School notes on education and sports at Browning
Fragmented notes discuss home school understanding and continuous year schooling with outdoor activity and gardens. Also report a girls basketball game between Browning and Forker, 9 to 8 final, and a forthcoming match against Milan after Nov 1.
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Forker
Browning
Milan
P E D Meeting Hosts Notable Social Hour
Mrs Hermin Adams assisted as P E D meeting hosted by Mrs Fleming. Delicious refreshments were served. Miss Elizabeth Mehaffey from Pennsylvania attended the social hour guest of Mrs Louie and Mattie Duncan.
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Hermin Adams
Fleming
Elizabeth Mehaffey
Pennsylvania
Louie
Mattie .Duncan
Bundies and Fields Spouses Honored by Township Farmers
The wedding notice honors Mr. W. A. Bundies and Mrs. Kate Fields as respected figures in the township farming community. The bride is described as a daughter of the late Dan-.
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W. A. Bundies
Kate Fields
Dan
Lease of J. D. Knifong property noted in brief notice
A short notice records a lease on the J. D. Knifong property and related party details. The item notes lease terms and the parties involved, with emphasis on the formal action and location.
Electric Light Fixtures Offer Clarification
A fragmented notice addresses those considering electric light installations and urges clarity on planning and standards for installing fixtures.
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J. D. Knifong
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