Mayor Shoots Dr. C. W. Melton in St Joseph La
Mayor A B Radcliff of St Joseph La shot and killed Dr C W Melton a Newellton lumberman on the main street. He surrendered to parish officers after the act citing no statement and a pending divorce suit by Mrs Radcliff. The slaying shocks the community as funeral arrangements are made and investigations loom.
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St. Joseph
A. B. Radcliff
C. W. Melton
Newellton
Radcliff
Melton
Dr. Melton
Radclifferved
Ensas Parish
Washington
Miss
Beore
Lumber Businss
Melton Timber Company
Melton Nstruction & Supply Company
Melpon
Vicksburg
Ormer
Idaho
Arizona Eters
Newelton
Dr Palm in Chillicothe Glasses at Low Everyday Prices
Dr Palm offers guaranteed glasses in Chillicothe with daily service on all workdays except Mondays. Low prices advertised to attract customers.
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Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Ride-A-Wee Sewing Club Hostess Luncheon
Mrs. C. W. Gooch hosted the Ride-A-Wee Sewing Club on Wednesday November 5 with a two course one o'clock luncheon. Invited guests included Miss Mary Phillips of Los Angeles California Mrs. C. H. Best and daughter Miss Roberta of Bogard.
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C. W. Gooch
Dinner guests at Chula home enjoy Sunday's meal
Entertained Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hall near Chula with dinner guests J. B. Chittum and son Frank Joe Miles Misses Spencer Mr and Mrs Joe Nickell and Vadis Earl and Jimmie The noon meal was sumptuous and the afternoon was spent in pleasant company.
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Henry Hall
Near Chula
J. B. Chittum
Frank
Joe Miles
Spencer
Joe Nickell
Vadis
Earl
Jimmie
Inferno Devours 1500 Acres in Linn County Farm Lands
A Sunday fire of unknown origin swept Locust Creek bottom near Laclede destroying more than 1500 acres of farmland. The two mile wide blaze moved northward to U S Highway 36 where firefighters halted it. No buildings were lost. Hundreds of farmers battled the flames.
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Linn County
Laclede
Locust Creek
Childhood and Youth Week Pageant at M E Church
Public invited to the Childhood and Youth Week Pageant at the M E Church in S on Sunday night November 16th.
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M. E. Church, S
Birthday Dinner Honoring W. C. Thurp
Mrs. Thrule hosted a Sunday birthday feast assisted by her mother Mrs. Gertrude Fields. Guests included J. M. Thurlo and family, F. C. Thurlo, H. N. Thurlo, R. A. Thurlo and son Eugene, Roy Crowdis and daughter, Ann Johnson, Melia Thurlo, Hinda, Gertrude Fields, and V. C. Thurlo with children. They wished Vane many more happy birthdays.
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W.C. Thurp
Birthday Surprise for Lon Ogle A lavish outdoor dinner
Lon Ogle was treated to a real birthday surprise planned by his wife and daughter. A table on the lawn held an Anglo cake with 53 candles as relatives and friends arrived with baskets of goodies. After meals, games and laughter filled the afternoon as many relatives gathered to celebrate Lon’s birthday.
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D. A
Lon Ogle
Cecil Morris
Lon
Mrs. Morris
Joseph Bummer
John Bummer
Helen
John Robert
Jack Brown
Billy
Clarence Watkins
Charles Edwin
Chillicothe
D. G. Ogle
Ed Ogle
John
David
Ralph
Orville
Eddie Ogle
von Dean
Verlon
W. A. Harga
Apples for sale at Kelsey Orchards near Brookfield
Over 10000 bushels of apples available with prices from 75 cents to 2.00 per bushel. Varieties include De licious Golden Delicious King David Staymen Jonathan Black Twig Senator York Winesap and Ben Davis. Sweet cider always on tap at Highway 36 two miles west of Brookfield.
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King David
Jonathan
Senator
York
Winesap
Ben Davis
Kelsey
Brookfield
Dinner guests at Bowyer home include Fulkersons
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bowyer welcomed Saturday dinner guests E G Fulkerson of Chicago Mr and Mrs T F Fulkerson and daughter Mary Louise Mrs Fulkerson's sister of Moberly Mr and Mrs Ray Bowyer of Keytesville and Mr and Mrs Fay Bowyer.
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Lloyd Bowyer
E. G. Fulkerson
Chicago
T. F. Fulkerson
Mary Louise
Portrait Gift Studio Ad from Brookfield, Missouri
A Christmas gift promotion for portrait sittings at The Gress Studio in Brookfield Missouri invites customers to save time shopping. The cheerful studio emphasizes personalized gift portraits as a distinctive present that only the recipient can give, highlighting the studio as the source.
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Gress Studio
Brookfield
Quilting Day With Mrs Lambert Draws Twenty Women
Friends of Mrs. D. H. C. Lambert on Route 3 gathered Wednesday for a quilting session. Twenty women attended, sharing a pleasant day and an excellent dinner prepared by the hostess.
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D. H. C. Lambert
Route 3
Quilt presentation honors a long study in needlework
A community gathering featured two beautiful quilts presented to attendees. Among the guests were Mrs. Frank Neff Mrs. Ed Brookshier Mrs. C E Steele Mrs. R O Steele Mrs. J H Payne and many more including Mrs. Leah Lambert and Miss Iva Lambert, marking a notable social event.
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Frank Neff
Ed Brookshier
C. E. Steele
R. O. Steele
J. H. Payne
Commora Abbott
B. J. Lambert
Custer Linhart
Harold Abbott
Leah Lambert
Iva. Lambert
Robert Lambert
Ona Lambert
B A. Dickinson
Geo. Spencer
Ladies Aid Meets at Locust Valley Church for Lunch
The Locust Valley Baptist Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Lola Russell on Thursday last for a 12 o'clock dinner. Nineteen members attended and guests included Ruth Coulter, Violet McKay, Estelle Keithley, Wallace Keithley, Har old Russell, Everett Keithley, and Andy Bundies. A quilt was made for Mrs. John Neely who leaves soon for New York.
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Ladies Aid
Locust Valley Baptist Church
Lola Russell
Ruth Coulter
Violet McKay
Estelle Keithley
Wallace Keithley
Harold, Russell
Everett Keithley
Andy Bundies
John Neely
New York
Mrs Nora Harris and party visit Shouse and Gooch homes
Mrs Nora Harris and her daughter Cornelia, with Mrs Mamie Gooch, Mrs Nell Williams, and Mrs Laura Hamilton, spent Monday visiting the homes of Mr and Mrs Lee Shouse and Mr and Mrs Earl Gooch. The group enjoyed the beautiful autumn day and the visits.
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Nora Harris
Cornelia
Mamie Gooch
Nell Williams
Laura Hamilton
Lee Shouse
Earl Gooch
Steers for Sale: Twelve Two-Year-Old Steers Offered
For sale twelve good two year old steers. Seller is Mrs. Sola Porter. Demand from local buyers. Stock ready for pasture or loading.
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Sola Porter
Dinner Guests at Lorene Whaley Home
Mrs. Lorene Whaley hosted Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. J B Harmon, Mrs. Emma Phillips, Miss Ella Keithley, Mrs. Josie Jones, Miss Mary Phillips and Norris Phillips. The day was very pleasantly spent.
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Lorene Whaley
J. B. Harmon
Emma Phillips
Ella Keithley
Josie Jones
Mary Phillips
Norris Phillips
Food Sale by Ladies of M. E. South at Hummels Furniture
The Ladies of M. E. South will hold a food sale at Hummel's Furniture Store on November 15.
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Ladies of
M. E. South
Hummel’s Furniture Store
Almond and Turner Quietly Married in Missouri
Mr and Mrs Otis Turner announced their quiet marriage on Oct 11 1930 at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Van Wye in Boynton Missouri The couple met as close school friends The bride Miss Almond is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Almond of Marceline Missouri The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Esworth Turner of Cora Missouri He has worked for the Burlington railroad for three years A charivari was held at the home of the bride’s cousins Ova and Almond and guests wished them a long and happy life.
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Otis Turner
Earl van Wye
Boynton
Turner
J. M. Almond
Marceline
Mr. Turner
Esworth Turner
Cora
Burlington Railroad
Ova Almond
Mrs. Turner
Fire damages country home discovered by Mrs. Neva Bingham
Mrs. Neva Bingham reported a fire at her country home Thursday around 3 pm. The Browning Fire Department responded quickly and extinguished the blaze, but the house suffered considerable damage.
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Neva Bingham
Browning Fire Department
Gravel road contract let toward Purdin
The state highway board awarded a contract to W. K. Ferman & Co. of La Plata to gravel four and two tenths miles south of the city. Work should begin soon, with officials optimistic about completing the project quickly to keep the road in good condition and cheaper to gravel now. Number 5 project nears completion in Sullivan and Putnam counties, with Linn county next year, improving northern access to main road arteries.
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State Highway Board
W. K. Ferman & Co
la Plata
Towse
Highway Board
Sullivan County
Putman
Linn County
Expert Radio Repair Guaranteed Service
Peters Implement Co promotes guaranteed radio repair with customer satisfaction pledge. Advertising copy highlights seasonal sales push and promise of restoring old sets to working order.
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Peters Implement Co
In Memoriam for John Mairs
In sad and loving memory of our dear husband and father John Mairs who passed away two years ago on Nov 11 1928. No one hears the door that opens when they pass beyond our call as loved ones fall from our chain. Enshrined on memory's tablet their true worth we'll ne'er forget. Written by his wife and sons. In our hearts he liveth still.
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John Mairs
Bailey Brown Wedding in Linn County Country
Mrs. Etta Bailey and Scott Brown wed after obtaining a marriage license from Harry Kelley and recording deeds, then via Judge Pratt. A large crowd greeted the newlyweds with a traditional charivari at the bride's southeast Linn city home. The bride, a Linn county native and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M Long, is well known. the groom owns a farm near Shafter. The couple now resides with the bride’s family as friends extend congratulations.
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Etta Bailey
Scott Brown
Linnell
Harry Kelley
Judge Pratt
Linn County
M. Long
Shafter
Slats Diary Reflects Frustration With French Class
Slats complains about learning French blaming a teacher and mocks a classmate named Jenny Sapan. He notes rain delaying activities and says they practiced Monday lessons together. He ends with a question about the point of French.
Three Best Ways to Take Care of the Human Body
A fragmented diary notes basic health habits wash grease and powder. The writer recalls a dentist visit delayed by mumps and describes social interactions at a drug store and manicure parlor.
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Heven
Ant Emmy
Emmy
Johnsons Host One O'clock Dinner Guests List
Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson entertained Sunday at home with a one o clock dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs J T Bennett Mr and Mrs W T Cordray J W Cordray Mr and Mrs Noel Bennett and sons N E Cotter of Chillicothe Mrs Etta Gooch of Kirksville Otto Johnson and daughter Dorrig Mrs A W Cotter of Purdin and Ben Cotter of Milan.
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Joe Johnson
Johnson
J. T. Bennett
W. T. Cordray
J. W. Cordray
Noel Bennett
N. E. Cotter
Chillicothe
Etta Gooch
Kirksville
Otto Johnson
Dorrig
Notice reads home rendered lard and various meats
A brief notice lists home rendered lard sausage hamburger mutton beef and pork available. Celery priced per bunch at 10 cents. Contact Carlos Mace at 23 for orders.
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Carlos Mace
Peterson Brothers Install Water Solution at West Garage
The Peterson brothers add a new water treatment feature across the street to handle wash water. The improvement addresses a longstanding problem and now appears under control.
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Peterson Brothers Garage
Myers Family Birthday Dinner Hosts in Shafter
Mr and Mrs D P Myers entertained at a one o clock dinner in Shafter with relatives and friends including Keith Myers Pearl Grismore Morris Allen Tom Allen and several children. Afternoon callers included Dr Dryden Cassity Foster Ogla Peery Bagley and others. Mrs Lee Myers and Dr Dryden shared a birthday, age tied. Dinner was served by daughters Mrs Tom A Jen and Charlotte K Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Myers
Shafter
Keith Myers
Mari Lee
Stanley
Janet
Pearl Grismore
Deloris
Corydon
Morris Allen
Tom Allen
Bobbie
Dryden
Elmo
R. W. Cassity
Fletch Foster
Maurice
Lewis
Ogla
Peery
Kenneth
Curt Bagley
Margarett
Charles
Wilma
Clarice
Lee Myers
Dr. Dryden
Tom A. Jen
Charlotte K. Myers
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St.joseph,la
Browning, Mo
Tensas Par
Tensas Rarish
St. Josph
Missouri
Fisher Undertaking
Ralph L. McRaney
D. A. Ogle
Almond and Turner
Purdin
W. K. Ferman & Co. of
Memoriam
Bailey-Brown
Whitch
Jenny Sapan
Sum
Enny Buddy
Jake
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