Obituary Sketch of JUNIVUS BUXTON in Orrick Missouri
The sketch chronicles JUNIVUS BUXTON born October 23 1887 in Iowa and his moves through Old Kiddville Sullivan County Missouri Milan Linneus Orrick and a long public life as a church worker and merchant. He died November 18 at his Orrick home at 10 20 p m and his funeral was at the M E church with Rev W W Clay and interment at Jenkins Cemetery. The piece notes his marriages children and community contributions and closes with local school questions and debates.
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Iowa
Old Kiddville
Sullivan County
Missouri
M. Green
Buxton
O. Buxton
R. D. Morrison
Milan
Flora Harhart
Judson
Nora Rice
Rogers
Arkansas
Orrick
M. E. Church
W. W. Clay
Jenkins Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We thank friends for help during our bereavement for music flowers and sympathy. Signed by Mrs. J. Buxton and son Mrs. Clara Morrison Mrs. Nora Rice O. Buxton.
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J. Buxton
Clara Morrison
Nora Rice
O. Buxton
Teachers Meeting at Shafter Program Announcement
A 1913 Shafter teachers meeting lists a December 5 program with an opening song by the Shafter school and talks on recess benefit for children, public model of excellence, and the need for teachers to study closely.
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Shafter
Shafter School
James Williams
Elva Crookshanks
Real estate deals heat up in town trading boom
Real estate activity is high as residents execute trades and purchases. L E Carter swaps his farm for the Bench Ferguson buildings and the L O Carpenter site. M Burwell buys Dr Hart’s residence. W P Keithley plans a blacksmith shop on two lots. Whit Russell and L G Schrock buy Brumbaugh properties. J B Harmon renovates near Whaley Drug Store. L T Wykoff buys Brumbaugh property in the east part of town.
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L. E. Carter
Roy Haley
Bench & Ferguson
L. O. Carpenter
M. Burwell
Dr. Hart
W. P. Keithley
Laclede
Fields & Duncan’s
The
Peoples Bank
Whit Russell
John Brumbaugh
L. G. Schrock
Sarah Bingham
J. B. Harmon
Whaley Drug Store
L. T. Wykoff
Milan Girl Weds Allen O White in Local Parsonage
Milan Michigan bride Annabelle Wellingham daughter of a Q O and K C Railroad conductor marries Audrain Michigan native Allen O White a play producer in the area at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Glenna Lewis officiating. The Free Press congratulates the couple.
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Allen O. White
Audrain
Michigan
Annabelle Wellingham
Milan
Glenna Lewis
Wellingham
White
Free Press
Novinger Free Press
Browning City Tax Notice Demands Delinquent Payment
City of Browning warns all taxpayers delinquent on personal and real estate taxes to pay by December 15 or property will be sued. J. R. Williams is the collector and F. G. Peters serves as mayor. Public notice issued by the City Council.
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Browning
J. R. Williams
F. G. Peters
Beard
Adv
The Falling Leaves
A reflective meditation compares spring leaves to human life. The writer urges gratitude for life’s blessings and God’s unseen hand, noting all perish with time and urging preparedness for eternity as years change. Signed by Mrs. C. E. Potter.
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Winter
Tree of Life
C. E. Potter
Free Walk-Over Shoes Giveaway At Electric Theatre
A promotion offers a free pair of Walk-Over shoes to the holder of a lucky number at the Electric Theatre. A free number accompanies each ticket purchased Saturday and Tuesday nights, adv. O. L. Curtis.
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Electric Theatre
Adv
O. L. Curtis
Missouri Leads In Mineral Output In 1912
Missouri topped all states in zinc and lead production while also leading in barytes and tripoli. The 1912 mineral value reached $58,332,550, up $6,399,644 from 1911, with shalerite concentrate rising from 217,812 tons valued at $8,680,559 to 986 tons valued at $12,000 plus.
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Missouri
E. W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Missouri State Geological Survey
Tripoli
Missouri Mineral Output in 1912 Yields Strong Zinc and Coal
Missouri mined substantial zinc concentrates rising to 22 172 tons valued at 641 991, while recoverable zinc ore reached 136 551 short tons valued at 18 884 088. Lead output slipped to 256 838 tons valued at 11 948 358 with recoverable lead at 177 059 tons valued at 15 936 210. Coal production totaled 4 339 846 short tons worth 7 633 864, clay products valued at 12 861 and Portland cement at 3 700 776.
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Missouri
United States
New Jersey
Lard of Thanks for Mittie Dell
We thank our friends for acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of our daughter and sister Mittie Dell. S. B. Dell and children.
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Mittie Dell. S. B. Dell
Paris Shop Giveaway Prompts Five Dollar Ticket Offer
A brief notice from Lo Fields and Duncan notes a 50 cent purchase at a Paris shop secures a ticket on a $20 bug giveaway. The quirky promotion invites customers to participate.
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Paris
Lo Fields & Duncan
In the Hills of Tennessee at the Browning Opera House
A home talent production directed by Mr. and Mrs. Allen O White titled In the Hills of Tennessee will be staged Friday and Saturday to benefit the Browning Band. Cast includes Herman Adams Tom Logan Allen O White and others with a four act melodrama full of clean comedy. Reserve seats at Whaley's Drug Store with prices 15 cents for children 25 general, 35 cents reserved. Budget shows county prize results for yellow and white divisions.
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Opera House
Browning
Hills of Tenessee
Allen O. White
Tennessee
Whaley’s
Herman Adams
Tom Logan
Allen OQ. White
Joe Burley
Leon Hunter
Ralph Dearborn
U. S. Secret Service
Ross Burk
Rastus
Rupert Jones
Mellissa
Joe
Mary Frances Davis
Tatters
Vesta Duncan
Daisy
Nevis Harvey
Mendota Block Coal Exclusive Agency Ad
We have made arrangements to handle the Mendota Block Coal this year. We hold exclusive agency on it and the price will align with all Iowa coals. See us. Adv. tf Peters Prod. Co.
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Mendota
Iowa
County Corn Show Delights Linn County
The county show in the municipal opera house yesterday drew the largest crowds yet in Linn County. After forenoon corn judging the afternoon featured music with the Linn quartet receiving repeated encores.
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Linn County
Linn
Oil Prospect on Old Heath Farm Promises Major Find
Col W H Mansur reports promising signs of oil at the Old Heath place in Carroll county extending into Livingston county. Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce plans to raise $15000 for prospecting with subscriptions in nearby towns. A successful find would boost Livingston and Carroll counties into top US oil fields.
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W. H. Mansur
Old Heath Place
Carrol County
Livingston
Carroll
United States
Livingston County
Chillicothe
Mansur
Collector's Notice for Benton Township Taxes
Fern Street, collector, will appear at Peoples Bank Browning on Fridays and Saturdays starting Nov 28 to collect Benton township taxes. Adv. February?
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Peoples Bank
Browning
Benton Township
Fern Street
Notice of Drayman Wm Hicks Advised through Pearson Bros Barn
Headquarters at the Pearson Bros Barn. All orders left there will receive prompt attention. Adv. Wm Hicks, Drayman.
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Pearson Bros
Adv
Wm. Hicks
Drayman
Mrs M Gardner visits relatives in local area
Mrs M Gardner of Riverton Wyoming, visiting her parents near Purdin, spent Friday and Saturday as the guest of relatives and friends in town.
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Long
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Home Talent Production
Ray E. Bennett
D. A. Bennett
J. H. Dust
Linneus
J. W. Crookshanks
O. H. Mundell
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W. P. Brinkley
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David Gibson
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