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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
1
An editor recalls Saturday night when W S Edens and his wife sent a cake to honor the temperance piece published last Thursday. The event featured a two table feast with speeches, music, games, and guests from Linneus Trenton Meadville Browning Granada Minn and nearby areas.
A birthday party at the Russell country home celebrated Charley Russell turning forty four. A ruse by Mrs. C N Russell and Roy Burchett tricked him into leaving for a veterinary matter then returning to a crowd on the lawn causing initial alarm before the surprise was revealed.
Mrs Eunice Dickinson graciously entertained the Embroidery Club last Wednesday afternoon with merry conversation and an engaging contest won by Mrs Lila Williams. Out of town guests included Miss Mary Wilcox Linneus Mrs Lucile Calhoun Burton Granada Minn and Mrs Jennie Glaze Humphreys. Refreshments followed at a well appointed hour with aide Artie Calhoun.
Reminder for the M E church services next Sunday. A union Sunday school of two Methodist churches at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and at night. Come, the church with a welcome. Let us worship God in the beauty of holiness. Ray Nickell Supt. W. W. Clay Pastor.
We thank friends for kindness shown during the death and burial of our father W. J. Brookshier. The Children.
John Brumbaugh and his daughter Mrs Ola Mills of Green Castle arrived late last week reporting that Mr Brumbaugh has lost his eyesight.
Nelson Milhone infant son of John and Emma Milhone died November 2 1916 at age 1 year 3 months after a two week illness from an accident. Funeral at Bethel church drew a large crowd and he was buried in Price cemetery as his family mourns his loss.
William Jasper Brookshier born October 16 1832 in Bedford County Tennessee moved to the state with parents at age four and made the Browning area his home except for one year in Nebraska. He married Malinda Winegar in December 1854 and had nine children six of whom predeceased him. Surviving children include Thomas Oklahoma Ellen Garret Ottumwa Iowa and Edward who has lived with him for the last fifteen years. He served in Company F 1st Missouri Cavalry after enlisting August 27 1869 and was widowed when his wife died. He remarried September 4 1870 to Mary Griffiss and the record ends.
A Browning man aged 84 years 16 days died November 2 after a long life with 5 children three predeceased him. His wife died October 29 1899. He was a Baptist convert in youth and considered a good man by all who knew him. Funeral at home drew many mourners then burial at the Ford Williams family plot beside his mates.
The notice lists multiple individuals and locations receiving recognition as recent, new, or renewing members of the Leader Record. Names include Raymond Ford Kirksville J Norvell Calipatra B F Enyeart Evansville Ind C C Linhart, Mrs J W Dodson Oakland Cal etc with various routes and towns such as Purdin Kansas City Hamilton Clayton Henderson Ky. The roll honors members and wishes prosperity.
Cash sale of harness stock and fixtures formerly owned by Peter son and Greenstreet. Describes best paying business in town with investment potential. Cash willing, credit not offered. See J. D. Burwell, Browning, Missouri.
The patrons and pupils of Warren school will hold a Saturday night event. All are invited. Atha Smith, teacher.
Red Turkey flour is available for purchase at W H Dickinson's store.
The Ben ton township farmers dominated the Linn County Show at Lin neus capturing major prizes. W. R. Haggard won the sweepstakes for yellow corn and held the silver cup for a year. In yellow corn first went to J. W. Crookshanks with others placing: Dusk, Bennett, Mundell. Ray Bennett led white corn with Ora Bennett earning second and blue ribbon for best white ear.
Cora Arena Browning born August 22 1885 died November 6 1916 age 30 years 2 months 14 days. She married Ethra Brown January 27 1904 with three children two living Leland and Lora. he died May 14 1909. She then married James L Jones with two children. She joined the United Brothers in 1902 later moved to M E Church South during a revival at Kaifong Grove. She fell ill four years earlier and died peacefully at Kaifong cemetery on November 6 leaving two children and many relatives. Funeral services were held at Kaifong cemetery.
Attended by a large assembly of sorrowing friends, her body laid to rest in the narrow house to await the summons immortality. And she shall see Him face to face. Oh mother how we long to be with you at the Savior's knee to lean our heads against His breast and share the love and peace and rest.
C. H. Eckles from Missouri College of Agriculture warns dairy cows suffer in cold wet Novembers more than fat steers. Emphasizes barn walls tight against drafts and a solid roof, proper stall placement, and a gutter to manage manure to keep milk clean.
The W C T U of Brown ing met with Mrs Wallace and daughter in an all day session Friday November 2 in the presence of the president with twenty members and seven visitors. County president Mrs Patrick of Laclede spoke on Missouri dry efforts and Lucile Burton gave a talk on W C T U work. Two new members were received and the day ended with satisfaction. Next meeting with Mrs Smith. Leader Mrs Ken ley with topic report of convention.
Jas P Boyd of Paris spoke at the opera house Thursday night to a large audience. He is an excellent speaker and a good campaigner, making many friends during his visit.
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