William Daniel Purdin Dead at 72 in Purdin Missouri
William Daniel Purdin born June 11 1859 died September 23 1931 at age 72 years 3 months 12 days. He married Ida Gooch December 6 1884 and they had one son John I. Purdin. He leaves his wife son granddaughter four nieces and four nephews and was lifelong on the Purdin homestead. Funeral was at the home September 25 conducted by Rev. J E Rudloff with interment in the family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Daniel Purdin
Alexander
Susan M. Purdin
Ida Gooch
John I
Purdin Homestead
M. E. Church
South
Trone
J. E. Rudloff
Purdin. Cemetery
Obituary for John James Hoskins of Cora Missouri
John James Hoskins 61 died September 23 1931 at his home in Cora Missouri after born February 26 1870 on a Sullivan County farm. He married Martha Ellen Browning March 5 1896 and had seven children six living wife and six children survive with 14 grandchildren four brothers a sister and many relatives. Funeral at White Oak Grove Church September 24 conducted by Rev J E Rudloff with interment nearby.
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Clara Brookshier
Lamar
Colo
Lakie Head
Milan
Ada Dodson
Hinton
Okla
Beaulah Havens
Browning
Glen
Claude Bauswell
Niles
W. B. Garrett
John James Hoskins
Sidney
Susan Hoskins
Cora
Sullivan County
Martha Ellen Browning
Bessie Waddill
Lizzie Lawrence
Godlin Boyd
Jesus
White Oak Grove
J. E. Rudloff
Death of Minnie Grace Bauswell 1882 1931 Browning family obituary
Minnie Grace Bauswell daughter of George and Martha Jane Bauswell was born July 2 1882 and died September 10 1931 aged 49 years 2 months 8 days. She married Marion T Mills December 17 1906, producing seven children Gearold Hearold Irene Christene Brice Pershing Florine. Converted in 1918 she lived a devout Christian life and was cherished as wife and mother. She leaves husband seven children and her father George Bauswell of Browning plus four sisters.
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Minnie Grace Bauswell
George
Martha Jane Bauswell
Marion T. Mills
Gearold
Hearold
Irene
Christene
Brice
Pershing
Florine
George Buswell
Browning
Apples and Cider Prices From Kelsey Orchards
Prices for Jonathan and Delicious apples range from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars at Kelsey Orchards located 2 miles west of Brookfield. Sweet cider is also offered.
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Jonathan
Kelsey Orchards
Brookfield
Handerchief Shower for Mrs Priscilla Mullins
The Baptist Sunday school gave Mrs Priscilla Mullins a handkerchief shower at her home on Tuesday afternoon. She plans to winter in Quincy Illinois with her son Jesse Mullins and his wife. The section also notes weeklong rainfall of about seven inches improving ponds wells and streams. Wheat sowing starts this week and corn cutting continues as late season conditions allow. A Weiner and Marshmallow Roast hosted by Mr and Mrs Noel Lay drew a large group of local families and friends on Tuesday night with many named attendees listed.
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King’s Daughters of the Baptist Sunday School
Priscilla Mullins
Weiner
Noel Lay
Noel
Henry Taylor
F. L. Maggart
Ray
Eunice
Hazel
Lois
Ronald
Forrest Gooch
Doyle
James
Bertie
Fred Cotter
Martha Ann
Emery Gray
Arthur Cattey
Emerson, Nelson and
Dortha
M. H. Skeen
Dwight Skeen
van Christy
Charles Edward
Daniel Christy
Detroit
Mich
Ed Christy
Scott Edens
Wayne Stufflebean
Richard
Dick Lay
Lyle Stone
Ella Stufflebean
Marjorie
Lora
Mable Arnold
Dorothy
Ruth
Gene
Mildred Sheen
Dorothy Lea Hooker
Claude Stephenson
Ella Margaret Brookshier
Louis Arnold
Wilson Lay
Missouri highway program nears completion amid rapid road work
State Highway Department awards contracts for forty seven new road projects in twenty one counties totaling about 152 miles and nearly 1.63 million dollars. The 32 million dollar annual program nears finish with large progress this summer and plans for eight million more in 1931 plus four million for surveys and administration.
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State Highway Department
Missouri
Union
Cutler
Orginal
Iowa Line
Arkansas Line
Linn County Farm Bureau October 7 Meeting at Linneus Park
The Linn County Farm Bureau invites members to the annual meeting on Wednesday October 7 at Old Settlers Park Linneus. Speakers include former favorites Mrs. C. C. Schuttler and Mr. Sam Johnson along with Frank Stenner. Program begins 10 15 am with talks on Extension Work auto insurance weed and insect control and cooperation in buying. Basket dinner at noon. Seating arranged for a comfortable picnic setting. Beginning at 1 pm continues scheduled items.
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Eternal Workers
Haseville
C. C. Schuttler
Rolla Baugher
Farm Bureau
Linn County
Linneus Park
Linn County Farm Bureau
Old Settlers Park
Linneus
Missouri
Sam Johnson
Frank Stenner
J. Robert Hall
Sam Jordan
Wax moth warning for Missouri beekeepers this fall
George D. Jones of the Missouri College of Agriculture warns beekeepers to guard against wax moths as honey stores dwindle this summer. Weak colonies are susceptible. fumigation with carbon bisulphide should repeat every 2 to 3 weeks until all eggs are destroyed.
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Missouri
George D. Jones
Missouri College of Agriculture
Ciphering Match and Pie Supper at North Hooker School
A ciphering match and a pie supper will be held at the North Hooker School house on Wednesday night October 7. All are cordially invited. Alberta Johnson, Teacher.
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North Hooker School
Alberta Johnson
Visitors from Missouri Return with Oklahoma Rock Collection
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bertschman and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bishop returned from a visit in Green City and New Freedom Oklahoma. Fred brought three rocks from Oklahoma a pure salt rock a glassy looking rock and a sip rock noted as not found in Missouri.
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Okla
Fred Bertschman
A. E. Bishop
Green City
Walter Bishop
New Freedom
Fred
Missouri
Socials at Mrs Eppersons Feast in St Joseph
On Sunday September 27 1931 Mrs Jennie Epperson hosted a cordial dinner praised for hospitality and artistry. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Harvey Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hummel Mrs Helen Calhoun Miss Ella Keithley and others with Miss Jean Peery also attending. St Joseph Missouri figures noted with extended visits from Mrs Luke Woodard and the Russell and Petersen households.
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Jennie Epperson
Epperson
Joe Harvey
Lloyd Hummel
Helen Calhoun
Ella Keithley
Hinda Rush
L. C. Lantz
M. A. Holman
Guy Adams
St. Joseph
Luke Woodard
R. W. Russell
A. D. Petersen
Josie Jones
Russell Home
Jean Peery
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs Mary E Bingham
Mrs Mary E Bingham aged eighty three enjoyed a surprise birthday dinner on Sunday Sept 27 neighbors and relatives attended. Morning and noon were spent preparing the tables loaded with goodies. Afternoon games entertained children while older guests reminisced and all departed wishing many more birthdays.
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Mary E. Bingham
Mary E Bingham
Ed Morelock
Rebecca Head
Herbert Head
Dannie Head
Leaf Head
Hazel
Carl
Clarence
Howard Head
Elmer Morelock
Edward
Anna
Edgar Morelock
Carl Lumsden
Doris
Carline Lumsden
Charley Shannon
Charley Richmond
Mae
Velma
LeEvelyn Richmond
Gayle Ingraham
Lewis Goodwin
Nannie Goodwin
Malicia Goodwin
Marion
Ruth Franklin
Adams-Wesley Class Social Meeting at M E Church
Adams-Wesley class held a Friday evening meeting at the M E Church South with Mrs Rosalie Schrock presiding. Members present included Mr and Mrs George Prather, Mr and Mrs Arthur Mundell and son, Mr and Mrs John Browning and son, Mrs Lucille Becker and son, Mrs Alta McCormick and daughter, Mr and Mrs Elmo Schrock, Mrs Rudloff and Miss Kathyrene Rudloff. Visitors Rev Rudloff and Mr and Mrs Webb attended. After business a covered dish lunch and coffee followed. All left after a pleasant profitable evening.
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Adams-Weseley
Adams-Wesley
M. E. Church
South
Rosalie Schrock
George Prather
Arthur Mundell
Sor
John Browning
Lucille Becker
Alta McCormick
Elmo Schrock
Rudloff
Kathyrene Rudloff
Webb
Russell Party Guests From New York on Vacation
Mr and Mrs Oland Russell and their daughter Joan of New York City are spending a two week vacation with Mr and Mrs B F Russell, his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oland Russell
Joan
New York City
B. F. Russell
Saturday Special Donuts 15 Cents Per Dozen Browning Bakery
Mr and Mrs B J Lambert entertained a large group of friends and relatives on Sunday September 27 with an excellent dinner and lively conversation. Attendees included W E Cordray and wife C E Steele and wife J H Payne and wife Commora Abbott Leah Lambert and children Mrs A E Lambert Alliance Nebraska Ray Lambert and family L A Dickinson and wife Ralph Thompson and family S E Gorman and wife Maude Thompson. Ozre who was there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Lambert
W. E Cordray
Wes Cordray
C. E. Steele
J. H. Payne
Commora Abbott
Leah Lambert
A. E. Lambert
Alliance
Nebraska
Ray Lambert
L. A Dickinson
Ralph Thompson
E. Gorman
Maude Thompson
Ozre
Weekly Diary of School, Crime, and Odd News Fragment
A fragmentary weekly diary records school struggles with rhythm lessons and grammar, a burglary with stolen silverware and a ring, a projected anti surveillance device rumor, discussions of Santa Claus and Stork myths, a reference to Mr Hoover, a troublesome report card, a harsh note about a cousin's examination, sleeplessness and medication, and Ant Emmy's nephew traveling to the city to train as a taxidermist with expectations of becoming a skilled driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enny
Saterday
Ant Emmy
Mr. Hoover
Teasday
Ant Emmys Neffew
Lerat
Perfect Glasses October 3rd Bottom Prices
Retail eyewear offer lists low prices for glasses with small payments. Mentions Dr. Palm at Browning May tag and a spree event with a balance referenced.
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Dr. Palm
Browning Maytag
Pie Supper Planned at Maggie School House
A pie supper is set for Friday night October 2 at the Maggart School house. Invited guests include Bob Moore and Dr. Becker, Aud. Gail McCollum teaches.
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Maggart School
Bob Moore
Dr. Becker
Gail McCollum
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