Death Angel Visits Three Homes in Linn County
Joseph A. Craig born September 7 1887 in Linn County Missouri died October 23 1936 at his Shelby home after a two year illness. He joined the Christian Church at fifteen and married Donna M Cornwell on October 7 1908, father of nine children. Survived by wife nine children four brothers one sister and numerous relatives friends. Funeral at Methodist Church conducted by Rev Brown with burial in Bear Branch cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Craig
Francis G
Zelpha Craig
Linn County
Missouri
Shelby
Christian Church
Donna M. Cornwell
Vincent H. Craig
Purdin
Erwin F. Craig
Kansas City
Kansas
Bernice Stanfield
Bucklin
Maudie E
Ethel A
Catherine
Joseph D
James H
Mary A. Craig
J. W. Craig
Miami
Okla
John W. Craig
Belen
New Mexico
W. W. Craig
Nina Sherard
North Dakota
Methodist Church
Brown
Bear Branch
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Craig and Family
We thank friends and relatives for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father. We appreciate flowers from Shelby vicinity and Club members for the lunch they served. Mrs. Craig and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Craig
Matilda Barnes Trask dies in Missouri at 69
Mrs Matilda Barnes Trask daughter of Archibald and Jessie Barnes born in Melbourne Australia January 26 1867 died November 4 1936 at her son Albert Trask home in Humphreys Missouri She joined Christ in 1896 and remained in Christian Church life She moved from Kansas to Missouri in 1892 leaving a husband who died fifteen years earlier She leaves four sons one daughter and two stepsons plus seventeen grandchildren two brothers and four sisters Two grandchildren Receal Merrell Trask aged 23 and McFarlan Trask aged 1 preceded her in death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Barnes Trask
Archibald
Jessie Barnes
Melbourne
Australia
Albert Trask
Christ
Christian Church
Kansas
Missouri
Albert Lewis Trask
Humphreys
John Willard Trask
Galt
Chauncey Edward Trask
Medill
Jessie Murphy
Archie Wade Trask
Charlie Almon Trask
Marquette
Iowa
Leffel B. Trask
Washington
Receal Merrell Trask
McFarlan Trask
Card of Thanks from the Children
We extend thanks to our neighbors and friends who helped us during our mother's sickness and death. The Children.
Mrs. J. E. Spencer obituary for Fannie Leora Shrader
Fannie Leora Shrader, born January 30 1874 in Webster County Iowa, daughter of Robert and Annie E Shrader, died November 3 1936 at age 62 years 9 months 3 days. She moved from Missouri during childhood and spent most of her life there except nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Spencer
Fannie Leora Shrader
Robert
Annie E. Shrader
Webster County
Iowa
Missouri
Mrs. J. E. Spencer Dies After Long Life of Service
Oklahoma woman born in 1850s married May 25 1890 to J E Spencer. Survived by ten children Earl Ray Roy Lee Gertrude Kuhn Goldie Porter Lloyd Fern, two sisters Addie Shrader and Mrs. Albert Wallace, 18 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral at Bear Branch conducted by Rev W W Clay. Interment nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
J. E. Spencer
Earl
Brookfield
Ray
Roy
Ponca City
Okla
Lee
Detroit
Gertrude Kuhn
Browning
Goldie Porter
Chillicothe
Lloyd
Purdin
Fern
Addie May Shrader
Albert Wallace
Winigan
Church of Christ
Shelby
Bear Branch
W. W. Clay
Cainesville
Grateful Thanks for Kind Ministries and Flowers
The family of J. E. Spencer expresses deep gratitude to friends for their kind ministries during a lingering illness. They sincerely appreciate the sympathy and beautiful flowers received from many loyal friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Spencer
Betty Flo Tunnell Born 1930 Died 1935
Betty Flo Tunnell daughter of W F and Gladys Tunnell died October 27 1935 at age 5 years 11 months and 5 days Funeral services led by Rev Hobbs were held at home October 28 1935 and interment followed in Schrock cemetery Relatives mourn with the bereaved parents Beverly sister and grandparents among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Flo Tunnell
W. F
Gladys Tunnell
Beverly
Rev. Hobbs
Schrock
Mt Zion Church to Hold Regular Services Sunday
Regular preaching at Mt Zion Church announced for Sunday November 15 morning and evening. Pastor QO B Hobbs leads the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Church
QO. B. Hobbs
Mrs. Lora Badger Hosts Willing Workers Club Meeting
Mrs. Lora Badger hosted the Willing Workers Club on Wednesday October 28 with four teen members and twelve visitors. An all day session featured a noon dinner, embroidery work, business, and a roll call planning November 11 with Lucille Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Badger
Willing Workers Club
Lucille Arnold
Lora
Entertaining Guests At Fourteenth Road Bridge Dinner
Dr and Mrs W D Grice entertained Mr and Mrs George Alexander of Brookfield Mr and Mrs H E Wicker Miss Almeda Johnson Dr T R McArtor N W Phillips and Ride A Wee Club members Wednesday evening November 4 with a two course bridge dinner Favors for high score went to Mrs Wicker Mrs Williams Dr McArtor and Mr Bolling Traveling prize was won by Mrs Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Grice
George Alexander
Brookfield
H. E. Wicker
Almeda Johnson
T. R. McArtor
N. W. Phillips
Wicker
Williams
McArtor
Bolling
Alexander
Legion District Meeting Honors Browning Post 274 Veterans
Claude Myers Post No 274 Browning hosted the first district meeting of the Legion year on Sunday November 8 1936. Over 250 Legionnaires and Auxiliary attended a parade luncheon and program at M E Church with remarks by Mayor Quinn H Becker and District officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Myers
Browning
Legionnaire’s
Legion and Auxiliary
LO. O. F. Hall
Colors
Linn County
Linn County Drum,and Bugle Corps
Sons of the Legion, Auxiliary
M.E. Church
Chester L. McCormick
O. B. Hobbs
Lorraine Glaze
America
Quinn H. Becker
Harry S. Kline
Trenton
Miss Glaze
Kansas City
Mabel Harvey
Pauline Hall
Brookfield
Fennell
Moberly
Hazel Peterson
Mayo
Franswoman
Wick
Legion
Edward Willams
Williams
Post
Hal
Beardsley
Chillicothe
Kirby
Jefferson City
Veteran’s Re-Employment Bureau
Mr. Douglas
Joesph J. Shy, Jr
Sons of the Legion
A. D. Peterson
Paul van Osdel
Brookfield Post
Apples For Sale At Kelsey Orchards
Jonathan Delicious and Golden Delicious apples available in several grades. 75 cents per bushel and up. Also sweet cider and honey. Located at U S No 36 west of Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Delicious
Kelsey Orchards
U.S. No. 36
West of
Brookfield
U B Workers Club Receives Guests and Hosts Halloween Party
The U B Workers Club met a week late on October 28 with fourteen members and several guests. They quilted, embroideries were shared, a cork bobbing contest awarded a pan lifter, and a church Halloween party was held. next meeting with Mrs Dora Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Cokerham
B. F. McGhee
Dora
Iva
Lavaughn Miller
Helen
Nannie
Nola Cokerham
Elsie
Kathryn Steele
Sadie Payne
Jean Brown
Maggie Ogle
Nettie Crist
Ethel Burkholder
Kathryn Smith
Elsie Almond
Hester Steele
Delores Maxwell
Viola
Lessie Harper
Gladys Bagley
Thora Carr
Mary McGhee
Ben McGhee
Edens
Dora Miller
Rose
For Sale Second Hand Heater and Range
Household ad noting a second hand heater and a second hand range for sale by Harvey and Neet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey & Neet
Annual Halloween Party At Willing Workers Club
The Willing Workers Club held its annual Halloween event at Jenkins shoohouse on Friday October 30 with about forty attendees. Prizes went to Hugh Campbell and James Gooch for best entertainers and Iola Hampton Lena Campbell for best costumes, plus Martha Ann Cotter as sailor boy for best costumed child. A supper of chilli coffee and pie followed. attendees left tired but happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Jenkins Shoohouse
Hugh Campbell
James Gooch
Iola Hampton
Lena Campbell
Martha Ann Cotter
Ore
Worley Motor Co Announces Ring Installation Price
Special for Saturday and Monday will install new rings and grind values for 5.00. All other parts extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worley Motor Co
Farm warning to dog owners hunters and trappers
A public notice from Ross Fuller and associates warns dog owners hunters and trappers that dogs will not be protected on farms day or night. The letter states there are no more sheep for starved dogs and instructs coon hunters and trappers to stay off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Fuller
C. E. Johnson
W. E. Crooks
Frank Creason
W. B. Watson
Edgar Shepherd
Genevieve Shepherd
R. A. Thurlo
W. A. Watson
Henry Watson
Estel Riddle
Laura Atkins
Relatives Hold Farewell Party in Purdin Missouri
A large family reunion at Mrs. Marie Owens home in Purdin honored Emma Hedges Gardner of Riverton Wyoming and Mary Hedges Wood of Dallas Texas. Attendees numbered 71 with lunch, photos, games, and visits. The group included Mrs. Emma Gardner and many Bagley Hedges Smith Jenkins and McKenzie family members from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Owens
Purdin
Emma_ Hedges- Gardner
Riverton
Wyo
Mary Hedges-Wood
Dallas
Texas
Harry Wood
Pallas
Emma Gardner
Earl Gardner
Nellie Jean
Charlie Bagley
Curtis Bagley
Margaret
Clarice
Wilma
Raymond Bagley
Nellie
John Hedges
Ivan Hedges
Doris
James A. Hedges
Aletha Smith
J. W
Norma
Gerald
Mary
Janet
Billy Jenkins
Marie Owen
Loren
Leota
Athel Creason
Joe Creason
Missouri
Manley Buckman
Billy
Betty
Donald
Ora Smith
Ruth
John
Essie Mae
George
J. P
Kenneth McKenzie
Shelda Gooch
Linneus
Chester Bagley
Carolyn Ann
Kirksville
Alva Bagley
Ronald
Browning
Wayne Zagley
Bertie
Humphreys
Charlie Collins
Barbara
New Boston
Douglas Jenkins
Helen
Brookfield
Jess Woodside
Marjorie
Dorothy
Vera DeVore
Jennings host M M D Bridge Dinner
Mr and Mrs Jerry Jennings entertained the M M D Club November 6 with a candle lit bridge dinner Guests included Mrs Robert Moore Mr and Mrs Edgar Carter Mr and Mrs Orbra Jones and Merril Peterson Prizes were won by Mrs Edgar Carter Burton Carr George Prather and Ira Nevins The group adjourned by candle light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Jennings
M. M. D. Club
Robert Moore
Edgar Carter
Orbra Jones
Merril Peterson
Burton Carr
George Prather
Ira Nevins
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Moore in Sullivan County
On Wednesday November 4 1936 relatives gathered at the old Moore home seven miles east of Cora to honor Mrs. Austin Moore for her eighty six birthday. A noon cafeteria style dinner followed by an afternoon of radio visiting and cards made for a pleasant celebration with guests departing at four. Mrs. Moore a Sullivan County pioneer settled the farm in 1871 after marrying Austin Moore a Civil War veteran. Born in Lee County Iowa near Fort Madison she moved to Linn County as a child with her father Armstrong Cassity settling near Purdin where she spent her youth. She recalls Abraham Lincoln era memories and is described as young for her years.
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Austin Moore
America
Moore
Cora
Sullivan County
Lee County
Iowa
Fort Madison
Linn County
Armstrong Cassity
Purdin
Abraham Lincoln
Birthday Dinner Surprises Mr. Belcher on 42nd Birthday
A large crowd gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Belcher to surprise celebrate his 42nd birthday. They enjoyed a noon meal with abundant baskets, then talked of the election and played an indoor marble game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Belcher
Belcher
Ross Riddle
Verl Riddle
Charles Tate
Sam Falconer
Garnelle
Helen
Floyd Doyle
Marvin Murrell
Kenneth
Lorene
Vick
Raymond Murrell
Millie Belcher
Joe
Charles
Eula Mae Belcher
Mr. Belcher
Pie Supper and Program at Prairie Mound School
Prairie Mound school hosts a pie supper and program on Friday night November 13. Vina Frazier, teacher, announces the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Mound
Vina Frazier
Stitch And Chatter Club Meets For All Day Quilting
The Stitch and Chatter Club gathered November 5 for a day of quilting embroidery and piecing a flower garden quilt. President absent vice president Alice De Vore led the meeting with singing and roll call. Members listed include Lois Foss Frances McGhee Alpha Quigley Emma Dickinson Orpha Dickinson Effie Britton Edith Hale Clara Hanman Lucille Hanman Lanell Gooch Mildred Brantner Kathryn Steele Bessie Steele Florence Elliott Sylvia Gillispie Leah Lambert and Iva Lambert. Visitors included Carry Neely Ruby Quigley Mrs Noel Tully Mrs Alfie Christy Mrs Harrie Minor Vivian Carr and Hester Steele. A next all day is set with Alpha Quigley on November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Bessie Steele
Alice de Vore
Purples
Lois Foss
Frances McGhee
Alpha Quigley
Emma
Orpha Dickinson
Effie Britton
Edith Hale
Clara
Lucille Hanman
Lanell Gooch
Mildred Brantner
Alice DeVore
Kathryn
Camora
Goldie Abbott
Florence Elliott
Sylvia Gillispie
Leah
Iva Lambert
Lucille
Alice
Carry Neely
Ruby Quigley
Noel Tully
Alfie Christy
Harrie Minor
Vivian Carr
Hester Steele
Live Wire Class Meet Hosted by Mr and Mrs Rhodes
The Live Wire Sunday school class, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Billy Rhodes, met Monday night November 9 with eighteen present. Attendees included Rev. Owen, Mrs. Roy Calhoun and James, Oma Rudloff, Dorothy and Vadis Alspach, Edith Burkholder, Glen Robinson, Mrs. Harry Rhodes and Bennie, John Burwell, Evelyn Neely, Sandra Rhodes, Howard Carter and Erma and Merrill Peterson. A covered dish luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Wire
Billy Rhodes
Rev. Owen
Roy Calhoun
James
Oma Rudloff
Dorothy
Vadis Alspach
Edith Burkholder
Glen Robinson
Harry Rhodes
Bennie
John Burwell
Evelyn Neely
Sandra Rhodes
Howard Carter
Erma
Merril Peterson
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E. Church Notes
Club News
M. E. Church
Andrew Pfeiffer
Will Barclay
Gladys Lewis
Lindy June
Glenn Moore
Charles Lambert
George Walker
Fern Smith
America Moore
Will Moore
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