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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
8
In South Sullivan E G Brookshier is constructing a new barn. Several locals visited, including James Fields and wife, C Knifong's guests, and Hiram Kenley with Leroy Hilburn. A lightning strike frightened Mrs Chas Williams and her children as the flue was struck, causing shock and significant building damage.
Heavy rains hit the season Sunday while Prof. E J Powell of Linneus and Prof. Melvin visited from Iowa. Local clergy and residents made weekend church trips. infant death reported. Property moves include Ben Alexander, W F Rice purchasing Jake Hague property, and Dee Garrett relocating near the central office. Prairie Rose Butter promotion and a successful street fair with livestock exhibit noted amid weather delays.
Northeast Linn Will Brewer prepares to start building his new home this Wednesday. Otho Clapp buys a span of mules from A. W. Payne of North Salem. Mrs. Susie Cahoon returns from a two week visit to Helena Oklahoma. Joe Hardinger builds a new barn. Elmer Jennings loses a fine blackleg calf. Mr. Lambert moves his sawmill to J. B. McCollum's farm and works dawn to dusk. Henry Whetzel and wife from Los Angeles visit after 38 years away. Mike Ryan and wife from Washington return after 27 years. Ben Cattey heads to the State Fair at Sedalia. Ethel Brewer and Cattey sisters visit Gertrude McCollum. I. J. McCollum and Frank Cattey threaten to halt sorghum factories if rain doesn’t stop soon.
Local items report heavy rains slowing harvest and many visits among families. Mentions Mrs. Scott Edens, Mrs. Moffit, Bertie Peters, Clara Lay, Anna Kollasch, Mr. and Mrs. Cotter, Bey Gooch, Chas. White, Lucy Jennings, and others. Events include street fair at Purdin, Rev J H Fanning’s return, horse market by Col Gross in Browning, and community news from Browning, Purdin, and nearby towns.
Roads are nearly impassable as washed out bridges strand residents and hinder travel. Local officials issue warnings and plan repairs while weather conditions threaten further damage.
Lewie and Emmett Haley entered school Monday morning. Miss Opal Alspach joined the school on September 25. Freshman class shows pride with colors in the air. Mr. Luther Harday from Marceline visited last Tuesday. Miss Bernice Bolling, a senior, took a business trip to Brookfield Friday. Two literary societies organized last week and Friday afternoon exercises planned. Ruby Lantz is sick and out of school this week.
Our Dramatic Club presents a play titled A Society Thief at the Opera House Saturday night October 14. The club features actors Glenn Tunnell Ava Neet Nevis Harvey Clara Fields James Williams Ray Wampler Ray McKinistray and Herman Adams. They always please the audience.
New stock arrives at Healy's featuring up-to-date watches and jewelry. Shop for latest styles and refined accessories in this fresh selection.
A Seabrook testimonial reports weeks of La Grippe lingering pain and nervous symptoms. Dr Miles remedies, including Nervine and Liver Pills, allegedly cured the reader and others, urging continued use to restore nerve strength after illness.
Mrs. Hattie Hersman traveled to Kirksville on Friday to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence, visiting relations and enjoying the stay.
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