Mary Eleanor Stanforth Brides Weds W P Green at Home
On October 28 at high noon Miss Mary Eleanor Stanforth married Mr W P Green in Mart Texas. Rev W L Myers officiated with Miss Virginia Stanforth as bride’s attendant and Miss Agnes Standforth and Mr Frank Reed in the procession. The bride, a former schoolteacher, is noted in the community for her social and intellectual life. Mr Green, a Mart merchant, will establish their home in Texas with his mother in law accompanying them.
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Hanna Stanforth
Mary Eleanor
W. P. Green
Virginia Stanforth
Agnes Standforth
Frank Reed
W. L. Myers
Green
Mart
Texas
Mrs. Green
Close Call at Fair Grounds Injures Don Davis
Don Davis, overseeing trotters and pacers at the fair grounds, was injured when a young horse Gen eral Manager kicked him from a cart. He suffered a fractured skull and was unconscious, later improving under care as Dr. Riggins treated him. Neighbor Leavengood witnessed the incident and the cart was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Davis
Our Fair Grounds
Davis
Leavengood
Mr. Davis
Dr. Riggins
Con
Green City
Crookshanks Wins Fourth Prize at Missouri State Fair
The note praises Robert Crookshanks and his sons for sweeping prizes at the World’s Fair and Missouri State Fair except one premium. It expresses hope they will excel again next year.
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Robert Crookshanks
Browning Teachers Plan Nov 13 Meeting at High School
The Browning area teachers schedule a Saturday November 13 gathering at the High School. Program includes devotional exercises led by Rev. Barclay, round table discussion, and talks on industrial education nature study and improving rural and urban schools with broad cooperation from parents boards and teachers.
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Barclay
Amy Crookshanks
Guy Johnson
S. P. Carr
Byron Western
Mount Cumbo
Geo. E. McFadden
Miss Miller
Can't Do Without It. Norwood Resident Remits For Paper
A letter from Mrs. Geo. Lark of Norwood Missouri dated November 5 1909 thanks the editor for continued weekly delivery. She notes eleven years in South Missouri and reliance on the paper for news, after sister in Dakota shared clippings during a lapse. She apologizes for delayed payment and expresses hope to keep the subscription active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Missouri
Dakota
Geo. Lark
Notice to settle account and egg pricing
Come in and settle your account by Jan. Ist to avoid a statement. H. E. Epperson, M. D. The S. P. Pond & Co. wants your eggs at 24¢ per dozen.
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H. E. Epperson
M. D
S. P. Pond & Co
The Newspaper Graveyard
A Western publisher laments the loss of young writers in a verse filled brief obituary of reporters who used noted phrases such as bumper crops flying trips hit the pill along these lines and the blushing bride, mourning the toil of press youths now laid to rest.
Pearl Knapp Weds County Surveyor David A Peery
Miss Pearl Knapp married county surveyor David A Peery at noon on Tuesday in the Knapp home. Rev. F A Henry officiated. A simple family ceremony followed by a Missouri style wedding luncheon. The bride is the Knapps’ daughter and Peery plans to reside locally after his tenure.
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L. O. Knapp
Miss Pearl
David A. Peery
Missouri
F. A. Henry
M. E. Church
South
Do Not Dwell On Critics Says A Wise Excerpt
A moral excerpt advises ignoring external criticism after deciding a course. It urges calm pursuit of chosen propriety regardless of outside voices. The message emphasizes that outsiders see only surface, not full intent or outcomes.
Paying Gold in New Cambria
A Macon County gold mining company is incorporated with 100000 capital. The mine near New Cambria lies 130 feet deep, beneath a twenty foot ledge. A Denver mill run yielded 15 dollars per ton. Promoters James Reed and G A Yarger, former Colorado miners, expect Chariton Valley to resemble Cripple Creek within a year.
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New Cambria
Macon
Macon County
Denver
James Reed
G. A. Yarger
Colorado
Chariton
Cripple Creek
Ranch Life at Whaley Opera House Draws Busy Crowd
The Eiler troupe performed early Oklahoma ranch life Saturday night. Most acting was strong though some actors spoke too quickly. Still the troupe was praised as the best here in years and many patrons could not find seats. The writer urges Dr. Whaley to bring more good troupes this winter.
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Eiler
Whaley Opera House
Oklahoma
Dr. Whaley
Hunters Prohibited on Property of Local Signatories
A notice from multiple individuals including Isaac B. Johnson, F. S. Johnson, and H. C. Bailey & Son forbids hunting with guns or dogs on the premises. The list of signatories includes several Johnsons, Creasons, Warrens, and other local residents.
Farm for Sale Near Browning in Linn County
530 acre farm with three houses well improved located four miles west of Browning. One of Linn County’s best farms offered for sale to one buyer or can be divided into three separate farms.
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Browning
Linn County
New Cashier Named at Stockgrowers Bank Purdin
A Monday meeting of Stockgrowers Bank directors in Purdin accepted Sam B. Payne's resignation as cashier and elected his brother George T. Payne to the post. Sam will join a St. Louis bank around December 1. George will begin duties November 25 after completing Oklahoma duties as county superintendent of public schools.
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Purdin
Sam B. Payne
George T. Payne
Texas County
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Messrs. Payne
Harvey & Davis Advertise In Leader-Record Columns
Harvey and Davis closed a contract to run their ads in the Leader-Record for the coming year. They report sales the past year above any previous year and, though not using space year round, were generous with advertising. They boast one of the town’s best hardware stocks and courteous business methods. Read their ads next year to profit from low prices.
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Harvey & Davis
Messrs
Woodside and Garrett Wed in M E Church Parsonage
Alexander Woodside and Grace Garrett were married at the M E C S parsonage in the city by Rev W O G Potter last Wednesday at 5 o clock p m. Miss Garrett, daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Stone, is praised by acquaintances. Woodside, a promising young farmer from near Purdin, receives congratulations from many friends. Browning held a large street fair last Thursday with strong trade for merchants. The Browning fair and exhibits surpassed this year with fine farm garden and orchard displays and top livestock. The premium awards could not be published due to the secretary failing to send them in time.
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Alexander Woodside
Grace Garrett
W. O. G. Potter
Browning
Linneus Bulletin
Linn County Teachers Association Convenes in Brookfield
The Linn County Teachers Association met in Brookfield last Thursday for a three day program praised as par excellence. Attendance was the largest since the new law took effect and lectures covered educational topics that inspired teachers both old and young.
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Linn County Teachers Association
Brookfield
Coal Trade Notice From Wm Harvey Of Youngstown
A coal dealer from Youngstown offers No 1 black coal on track and invites customers to see him for prices. Wm Harvey advertises this sale and pricing details.
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Youngstown No. 1
Wm. Harvey
Fireman Struck by Fast Engine Near Brookfield
Early Sunday Roy Downing a Burlington fireman raised near Browning crossed the track to board his engine and was struck by a fast passenger engine entering Brookfield. He carried a torch and water jug and failed to watch the approaching train. The impact broke his right leg about five inches above the knee caused a deep forehead cut and bruises. He was reported yesterday to be improving.
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Roy Downing
Burlington
Brookfield
Browning
Cement Sacks Call to Return Unsold Inventory
A notice from hk. A. Jones asks all customers who purchased cement from him and did not return the sacks to do so immediately.
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Hk. A. Jones
Man Uses Education To Escape Farmer’s Dog
A young college graduate, failed to find work after his parents spent all on his schooling, becomes a tramp. Approaches a farmhouse for help, is attacked by a vicious dog, and, thinking of a practical use of his education, kicks the dog with his right foot and clears the goal post in a dramatic escape.
Local paper worth more to town than critics imply
A Baltic Ohio line laments snobbery toward a small local newspaper. The writer argues the paper benefits the town and owes nothing to detractors, asserting those who undervalue it rarely support its improvement despite its service to residents.
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Green-Stanforth
Norwood, Mo
Peery-Knapp
Ranch Life
Isaac B. Johnson
Ray Johnson
F. S. Johnson
A. B. Clark
C. EK. Johnson
F. A. Johnson
G. E. Wilhite
H. E. Creason
H.C. Bailey & Son
D. C. Burk
Johnson
R. A. Creason
H. C. Warren
Eli Johnson
L. Hilbrun
W. G. Warren
W. B. Calhoun
PW. Jacobs
B. T. Jolley
Woodside
Garrett
the Teachers Association
Coal
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