Growers Bank Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice
Annual meeting scheduled for Thursday September 24 with officers for the coming year including J W McGhee as president Harrison cashier and S B Payne. The piece notes a salary increase for Payne and high regard for his service. A final condition statement dated September 28 is promised. A gas generator fire at U F hall caused a minor blaze and limited damage.
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Growers Bank
J. W. McGhee
Harrison
S.B. Payne
Leader-Record
Payne
U. F. Hall
A W Pipes Resigns as Bank Official
A W Pipes, former editor of the Leader-Record and longtime cashier at the Laredo bank, resigns effective October 1 to seek a more lucrative post. E M Willson elected to fill the vacancy. Willson previously served as assistant cashier at Farmers Exchange Bank before joining Jenkins Ricker Factory at Chillicothe.
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A. W. Pipes
Leader-Record
Laredo
Missouri
Pipes
E. M. Willson
Wilson
Farmers Exchange Bank
Jenkins Ricker
Chillicothe
Display of Millinery at the Palace of Fashion
The North Side Millinery held shows last Friday and Saturday and drew praise for Mrs Summers displays. Assisted by Mrs Vanseggen Miss Amelie Johnson and others the windows showcased the latest hats under the motto Seeing Is Believing. Sat urday’s sales were weaker but Mrs Summers was pleased with overall results.
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Palace of Fashion
Summers
Rev Sayers to Speak at South M E Church Services
Rev Lee D. Sayers will occupy the pulpit at the M E church South on Sunday morning and night. You are cordially invited to attend by E M Capp.
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Lee D. Sayers
M. E. Church
South
E. M. Capp
Veterans, Bank Anniversary, and Feeder Trade Reflections
Dan Haley of Browning Missouri, Civil War veteran who rode with Sherman and later ran his own stock business, reflects on hardships and seven sons and seven daughters. The Stockgrowers Bank at Purdin marks its first anniversary with a large basket dinner at Cassity Hall attended by about 350 guests awaiting a promised address from J R Dom in Kansas City who did not arrive.
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Kansas City Daily Drovers Telegram
Mr. Haley
Dan Haley
Browning
Haley
Sherman
Payne
J. R. Dominick
Kansas City
Missouri Bankers Association
Safe theft at DeWitt McKee store in Humphreys
Burglars blew open the DeWitt McKee and Company safe at Hum phreys Wednesday night tearing the door to pieces and destroying the phone. They seized several notes and papers. The blast woke neighbors but yielded no clue to the culprits.
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DeWitt, McKee and Company
Humphreys
Rain Relieves Dust as Frost Sets In
A welcome rain fell Saturday easing long drought and water scarcity for drinking supplies. The downpour cooled the air and a heavy frost followed on Sunday night.
New Anti fat Remedy Promises Big Savings on Living Costs
An advertisement touts a weight loss cure by D L Whiley claiming dramatic personal success though the testimonial is dubious. It asserts living expenses drop by at least a third and invites readers to consult the doctor for full details and instructions.
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D. L. Whiley
Republican Day at Missouri State Fair structures details
The Missouri State Fair schedule notes Republican Day on Wednesday October 7 with Hon Herbert S Hadley for governor speaking at 11:00 a m. On October 8 a day event features Governor A B Cummings and W S Cowherd also scheduled for 11:00 a m with a national speaker to follow in the evening.
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Herbert S. Hadley
A. B. Cummings
Viesta
W. S. Cowherd
Pioneer Passes Away in Scottsville Community
Solomon Wattenbarger born October 25 1839 in Tennessee moved with parents to Sullivan county near Milan. Orphaned at thirteen he married Hanna Ellis in 1859, had five living children Locada Moody Maggie Taylor OT Wattenbarger May Pipes Mollie Morrow. He died September 22 after rheumatic pain struck his heart. funeral at home and burial in Shatto Cemetery. He left a widow and many relatives.
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Solomon Wattenbarger
Tennessee
Sullivan County
Milan
Hanna Ellis
Locada Moody
Sarcoxie
Maggie Taylor
Carthage
T. Wattenbarger
Woodward
Okla
May Pipes
Clarence
Mollie Morrow
Scottsville
Wattenbarger
Shatto
Millinery Opening At South Side Shop
Opening day at the south side millinery showcased a grand display of hats in the show window. Mrs. Oxley and assistants worked to ensure a successful debut despite Saturday rain limiting country customers.
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South Side
Peoples Bank of Browning Annual Meeting Notice
The stockholders of Peoples Bank of Browning Browning Missouri are notified to attend the annual meeting at the banking house on Thursday October 29 at 1 pm to elect a board of directors and transact other business. Present in person or by proxy. S L Gibson cashier.
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Peoples Bank of
Browning
Missouri
S. L. Gibson
Purdin Mercantile Corn Show Delights Linn County Growers
The Purdin Mercantile Company held a corn show with a $2 first prize and $1 second prize for twelve ear exhibits. Luther Crookshanks won first and Robert Crookshanks took second as judges praised the prizeworthy display of Linn County corn grown by local farmers.
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Friends of the Stockgrowers Bank
Purdin Mercantile Company
W. G. Becket
Linn County
Purdin Mercantile
Luther Crookshanks
Robert Crookshanks
Watermelon Champion Claims Big Produce
Carl Norvell touts two oversized melons with measurements 56 by 31 inches and 52 by 37 inches, asserting he is the regional champion at watermelon raising. The office notes a pair of fine melons gifted Saturday as well.
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Carl Norvell
Baptist Ladies' Supper Next Saturday Menu
Be sure and attend the Baptist Ladies supper next Saturday. Menu includes Broiled Beef Potatoes Pork Turnips Fried Chicken Sweet Potatoes Salads Pickles Bread and Butter Pie Coffee Tea.
Remember the horse sale Saturday
A horse sale is advertised for Saturday offering a pair of matched horses claimed to be good money makers for buyers seeking profitable stock.
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Samb
A.W. Pipes
Australia
Hungary
Mexico
Cosmos
A. A. Healy
Pioneer
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