Early History of Stone's Mill and South Missouri Traditions
Browning Missouri October 12 1925. A letter recounts the old mill north of town on a branch with a steam flouring mill, carding machines, shingle cutting, and maple sugar camp. It recalls neighbors, homemade goods, and community meals, ending with reflections on Christian duty and urging unity.
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Browning
Missouri
L. M. Kenley
Couch
New York
Ben Northcott
Ben
George Elliott
Perry Nickell
Pauline
Dave Ormiston
Linneus
South
Timothy Seed for Sale Mixed with Clover in Humphreys Mo
Timothy seed for sale along with tim othy and clover mix offered by John T. Watkins in Humphreys Missouri.
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Timothy
John T. Watkins
Humphreys, Mo
Apples For Sale At Kelsey Orchards Near Brookfield
Stark Delicious apples and other varieties are for sale at Kelsey Orchards one mile west of Brookfield Missouri. Sweet cider is available along with the apples.
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Stark Delicious
Kelsey Orchards
Brookfield
Missouri
Obituary for Clarence Elwood VanWye of Browning and Douglas
Clarence Elwood VanWye born March 11 1878 in Enterprise Missouri died September 23 1925 in Douglas Arizona age 47. He lost both feet as a railroad employee but faced life with optimism. He leaves a wife two children a stepmother and three brothers and two sisters in Kansas City Hereford Empalme and Sonora Mexico. Friends in Browning and Douglas will miss him. May his spirit rest in peace. One who loved him.
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Clarence Elwood VanWye
Enterprise
Douglas
Arizona
Elwood
Browning
Charles VanWye
Missouri
Chas. VanWye
Kansas City
Austin VanWye
Empalme
Sonora
Mexico
Alfred VanWye
Arthur VanWye
J. B. Jones
Hereford
Texas
Martha Lockhart
Browning and
Auto curtain repairs and lighting upgrades offered
P. P. Kollasch invites customers to repair auto curtains and install new lights, offering to provide a trial for this type of work.
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P. P. Kollasch
For Rent Property in West Town Seeks Details
For Rent. My property in the west part of town. For particulars see the provided notice, requesting interested parties to contact the owner for full details and terms of leasing.
Farm Club to Hold Big Basket Dinner in Browning
Browning Farm Club invites farmers and families to a freez ing dinner on Tuesday October 27 1925 to foster cooperation with the Missouri Farmers Association and promote friendly relations among local farmers. The club will provide hot coffee and a suitable place to spread baskets. J P Bolling secretary.
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Missouri Farmers Association
Browning Club
Browning
Browning Farm Club
J. P. Bolling
Kentucky Pride Brings Famous Horses Film to Electric Theatre
Lovers of fine horses gain thrills as Kentucky Pride showcases legendary thoroughbreds including Man O War and Fair Play in a life story about a royal pedigree racing filly. The film features one of the greatest races ever filmed as its climax.
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William Fox
Fair Play
Brookyn Speaker to Lecture on Prophecy at Electric Theatre
Tonight at 7:30 A. J. Eishleman of Brooklyn New York, speaker for the International Bible Students Association, lectures at the Electric Theatre. The free talk covers events of our day fulfilling prophecy with the theme Harp or God. no collection will be taken.
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Electric Theatre
A. J. Eishleman
Brooklyn
New York
International Bible Students Association
Tenite
Harp
God
Writes of New Oklahoma Home in El Reno Diary
A dated letter from October 5 1925 describes moving to 1000 West Rogers El Reno Oklahoma from Browning. It covers travel delays muddy roads a new coal stove painting by Mr Cordray and settling in with renters in a six room house.
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Oklahoma
West Rogers
el Reno
Okla
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Arthur Cattey Surprise
Neighbors planned a birthday dinner for Mrs. Arthur Cattey on Sunday October 11. A candy party preceded the surprise as cars and teams arrived about 11 30. Rev. Albert Baker led blessings after a large spread, with many families and friends attending and sharing in games by the fire.
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Arthur Cattey
Albert Baker
Jay McGhee
O. E. Milhoan
J. B. McCollum
Walter
Wallace
Herbert
Oral Carter
Rolley Bailey
Estel, Nolan
Robert Head
Edith
Genevive
Elsie Cordray
Earl Abbott
Benn Cattey
Wm. Morris
E. E. Thudium
Braiden Martin
John Hoselton
Olive
Perry McCollum
Otis McCollum
F. M. Cattey
Laura Thudium
W. L. Cahoon
Glen
Bill Marcressen
Polk Taylor
Duncan Family Hosts One O'clock Dinner Guests
Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Duncan with daughters Beverly and Lorene entertained at their east Brown ing home Sunday October 11 with guests Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lay and Ruth Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Grice and Phillip Bond.
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K. M. Duncan
Beverly
Lorene
Browning
J. H. Calhoun
J. D. Lay
Ruth
W. D. Grice
Phillip Bond
Duncan
Dr Palm Offering 11 Glasses at Low Guaranteed Prices
Local ad promotes immediate availability of 11 glasses from Dr Palm with guaranteed low prices.
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DR. Palm
See Kentucky Pride Horse Race At Electric Theatre
Feature event highlights a big race horse special with Man O War and other Kentucky thoroughbreds at Electric Theatre on Friday and Saturday nights. Includes Al son an Aesop Fable. Admission is 10 and 25 cents.
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Kentucky
Man Oo’war
Electric Theatre
Overcoats and Suits Sale by J J Smith
For the next 15 days overcoats and suits once priced from 22 50 to 35 00 are cut to 16 50 to 27 50. The ad promises a worthwhile saving and invites shoppers to compare value. J J Smith.
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J.j.smith
Kentucky Pride Ends in Tie at City Track Meet
In a tight race the horse Kentucky Pride, listed with odds 10c and 25c, finished near the front as handlers reported strong performance. Spectators noted the event drew fans and bets at the track spotlighted by local bookmakers.
Purdin Street Fair Draws Large Crowds Despite Cold Weather
The Purdin Street Fair held Friday and Saturday drew many visitors with a strong program including a horse and mule show and a floral hall. Auctions totaled over 2000 dollars with seventy one hogs sold averaging near 30 dollars per head. buyers included Luther Gay and Chas Bailey among others from Trenton Harris Linneus and more, as the event showcased agricultural exhibits and lively bidding.
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Purdin Street
Purdin
Qld
Linneus
Canaan
Cols
J.g.wills
Hugh Baldridge
J.B. Fleming
Hugh Roy McCollum
Fern Carter
B. Keithley
R. E. Prather
Luther Gay
Trenton
Charley Bailey
Harris
J. T. Holeston
Harvey Dunkin
Sherman Cooley
Lucerne
Earl Couchman
Milan
Wayrie Brantner
North Salem
J.t.hoselton
Parse Brassfield
W.a.gooch
Humphreys
R.e.prather
J.t.leisurer
Sam Gooch
Chas. Bailey
RE Prather
J.R. Wood
Boar
Chas. Mallett
Redo
Fred
A.w.wampler
St. Catherine
W.j.triplet
Chula
Ray Pennel
W. M. Thorne
Chas. Ishmael
Laredo
T.A. Daniels
A.f.schweppe
Roger
C.M. Payne
Homer Davis
New Boston
D.F. Barnett
Newtown
Frank Maggart
C.m.payne
W. A. Gooch
Ralph Davis
J. T. Hoselton
W. Thorne
W.m.thorne
J. S. McNabb
Pollock
Winigan Community School Fair Opens With Prizes
The Winigan community hosts its annual school fair tomorrow and Saturday. Prof Milam leads the organization and favorable weather is hoped for. The event promises a larger program with cash prizes for exhibitors and competent judges to award the prizes.
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Winigan
Milam
Revival meeting at Morris Chapel disrupted by rain
Weather forced the Morris Chapel revival to pause with plans to resume later if conditions improve. Browning services continue as scheduled Sunday, October 18, under Pastor James L. Bate.
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Morris Chapel
Browning
James L. Bate
Pie Supper At White Oak Grove Church
A pie supper will be held at White Oak Grove church on Saturday night October 17. Proceeds benefit the church. Come.
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White Oak Grove
Brassfield's Big Hog Sale Draws Large Crowd
The annual Ches ter White hog sale by J. W. Brassfield & Sons attracted a large crowd of buyers from all over on a sunny Saturday, marking a return to favorable weather for the event.
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Brassfield
J. W. Brassfield & Sons
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Stone’s Mill
P. C. Mullins
Christ
South Missouri
Farm Club
Charlie
Joe Nickell
Margaret Mairs Cordray
Winigan’s Community School Fair
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