Sheriff Powell Injured by Escapee Prisoner at Linneus Jail
Sheriff Ed Powell was struck by a prisoner from Bucklin in a Linneus jail cell Friday night. The inmate, serving four years, fled after grabbing the sheriff and was seen near Linneus before heading toward Jefferson City. Powell received medical care and recovered consciousness by Saturday morning. A $400 reward is offered for the escaped prisoner.
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Ed Powell
Hastileo
Brookfield
Rom Bucklin
Offerson City
Linneus
Farm accident injures J Harris on Enterprise farm
Friday J Harris was elping fill the silon when a horse kicked him in the side and he struck his head on a iron endgate. A back head wound and possible rib fractures were treated by Dr Dodson. He recovered enough to be in town Monday.
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J. W. Harris
J . Harmon
Enterprise
A. Baskett
J. Harris
Hand Injury At Farm Silo Causes Narrow Escape
A farm hand at W L Taylor’s north of town nearly had his hand mashed in a silo operation. While swapping engines to start the belt, Roy Taylor’s hand was caught by a chain but released before severe injury. He received treatment in town and is recovering.
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W.l.taylor
Roy
Taylor
Way Down East at Electric Theatre Next Monday and Tuesday
The Electric Theatre presents Way Down East based on Lottie Blair Parker’s stage play. Director Griffith elevates the rural tale with New England scenery and bucolic humor, delivering a drama of love tested by gossip and honor. Adm. 15 and 35 cents.
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Electric Theatre
Lottie Blair Parker
Griffith
New England
Pie Supper Planned at Jenkins School House
The Jenkins school hosts a pie supper on Thursday night October 23. The invitation comes from Thelma Bingham, the local teacher, inviting all to attend.
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Jenkins
Jenkins School
Thelma Bingham
Community helps hospitalized Jake Smith in Kirksville
Neighbors and relatives under Modern Woodmen of North Salem aided Jake Smith in Kirksville with a cane patch work party on Friday and Saturday. Volunteers included Will Cordray Will Tucker E M Lambert B J Lambert Floyd Lambert Joe Johnson Archie Dickinson Ad Smith Wayne Brantner C C Linhart Everett Riley and Lee Brantner. The group commended for their thoughtfulness in assisting during his illness.
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Jake Smith
Kirksville
North Salem
Will Cordray
Will Tucker
E. M. Lambert
B. J. Lambert
Floyd Lambert
Joe Johnson
Archie Dickinson
Ad Smith
Wayne Brantner
C.C. Linhart
Everett Riley
Lee Brantner
Mr. Smith
Spotted Polands Sale Ties to Private Treaty
Green City Missouri breeder F. J. Aubrey offers spring boars at private treaty. Advertises big husky easy feeding Polands with reasonable prices.
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F. J. Aubrey
Green City
Browning Farm Club Stockholders Meet At Electric Theatre
Notice is given of the fifth annual stockholders meeting of the Browning Farm Club to be held at the Electric Theatre on Tuesday October 28 1924 at 9 a m for at least three hours or until the objective is met. The agenda includes electing a board of directors for the coming year and any other business properly before the meeting. J M Thurlo president J P Bolling secretary.
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Browning Farm Club
Electric Theatre
J. M. Thurlo
J. P. Bolling
Doctor Reopens Practice At Home Or Nevins Drug Store
Notice that H. E. Epperson M. D. resumes active medical practice and will be available at his home or the Nevins Drug Store for patient care and consultations.
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Nevins
H. E. Epperson
M. D
Farewell Party For Mrs. Ann Jessee Before Move
About twenty five neighbors gathered at Mrs. Ann Jessee's home for a farewell party last Thursday. She will move to Jefferson City to live with her daughter Miss Laura this week. Guests brought cats and shared sandwiches coffee cake and ice cream before bidding them good luck in the new home.
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Ann
Jessee
Jefferson City
Laura
Miss Ella Keithley Hosts Laura Jessee at One O Clock Dinner
Miss Ella Keithley entertained at her home in this city with a one o'clock dinner Friday in honor of Miss Laura Jessee of Jefferson City. Guests included Mrs. Amelia Thurlo Mrs. J. B. Harvey Mrs. Hinda Rush Mrs. Anna Jessee and others.
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Ella Keithley
Laura Jessee
Jefferson City
Ella
Keithley
Amelia Thurlo
J. B. Harvey
Hinda Rush
Anna Jessee
Ann Johnson
Comora’ Shepherd
H.E. Epperson
Mrs Adams Hosts Pleasant Linneus Home Reception
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams entertained at their Linneus residence Sunday with a one o clock dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs J B Fleming Mr and Mrs John N Carter Mr and Mrs Will Moore and daughter Eleanor. The day featured a cordial meal music and social conversation.
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Guy Adams
J. B. Fleming
John N. Carter
Will Moore
Eleanor
Linneus
First Airplane Visitors Stop in Monmouth Visit Relatives
Howard Coghill and Emery Norvell of Monmouth N moved by Curtis army plane to visit cousin Chas E Rinehart. Coghill gave several rides at 3 dollars per trip over Sunday and Monday. They left Tuesday for Kansas City then Kansas to see more relatives. It marks Browning’s first planned airplane visit by locals.
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Howard Coghill
Emery Norvell
Monmouth
Coghill
Curtis Army
Chas. E. Rinehart
Kansas City
Kansas
Browning
W. H. Oliver
Aledo
Hank
Illinois
Missouri
Wm. Mullins
Anna Hoover
Guinda
Calif
Dora Mullins
Visitors From Far And Near
Mrs. Ben Woodbury daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Geach of Granville Ohio visited Monday afternoon as guest of Mr and Mrs J P Bolling and others.
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Ben Woodbury
J.h.geach
Granville
Ohio
J.P. Bolling
Relatives visit Browning area residents and neighbors
The report lists many local visits and travels to Browning and nearby towns. Families like Clay Bales, A L Berry, Mounts, Cotter, Hutchinson, and Oliver are mentioned with trips to Fairbury Nebraska, Lucerne, Denver, Iowa, Long Beach California, Aledo Illinois, and Florida City Florida.
Sheriff Seizes 16 Red Shoats Weighing 80 to 90 Pounds
Notice states 16 red shoats taken up in Wisconsin weighing 80 to 90 pounds each. Owner may reclaim by paying for keep and proving ownership to W. L. Taylor.
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Red Shoats
W. L. Taylor
Radios and Parts at Peterson's Garage
Consisting of RADIOLA 111 receiving sets Burgess batteries tubes and notions Our batteries are fresh Peterson's Garage Phone 39.
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Peterson's
Winigan Community Fair Promises Two Busy Days
Two day Winigan Community Fair set for Friday and Saturday features music by the Winigan band a basketball game each day speakers and a school parade expected to draw exhibitors from nearby towns the event aims to surpass last year's success and boost local business.
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Winigan
The King of Wild Horses in Thrilling The Electric Theatre
A wild stallion battles man and fire in a dramatic pursuit. The film portrays the beast’s fierce independence, eventual understanding, and loyalty after a fire traps him. See it Friday and Saturday nights with admission 10 and 25 cents.
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Electric Theatre
Letter from a West woman over non support case
A long letter from a Western woman details troubles with her husband they separated months ago and she has sued for non support Pa thinks if he is like before she will likely receive it. The rest describes a pay day shopping trip and a humorous exchange between two men at a store while the writer and family tease Ma. The entry ends with a Sunday restaurant lunch on a city tour.
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Arecord
Revival Meeting Opens Next Sunday in Browning
M E Church South invites all denominations to join a revival service next Sunday to seek the Lord and bring souls to Jesus. Pastor James L. Bate notes the pastor was away since Thursday and Bear Branch conference planned church improvements including painting a new entrance and possible basement. Mrs Cecil Dodson to lead a Kaifong prayer meeting tonight. A good crowd attended last Thursday.
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M. E. Church
South
Browning
Jesus
Bear Branch
Cecil Dodson
Kaifong
James L. Bate
Entertained At Dinner By Mr and Mrs Carr
Mr and Mrs Carr entertained at dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs J Frank Dearing and daughter Elizabeth and son Payne, Mr and Mrs J C Green, Mrs Melton, and Mr and Mrs Wesley Peters.
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P.carr
J. Frank Dearing
Elizabeth
Payne
J.C. Green
Melton
Wesley Peters
Miss Lucile Robison Hosts Stripside Social
Miss Lucile Robison entertained classmates at her home in the Strip last Wednesday night. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served, and the young folks had a most enjoyable time.
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Lucile Robison
Strip
Lecture on Americanism at Electric Theatre Thursday
A Knights of the Ku Klux Klan national lecturer will speak at Electric Theatre on Thursday night October 23 at 8 o'clock. The subject is The Soil Soul and Security of America in a special notice for the event.
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Electric Theatre
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
America
Adv
Fresh apples for sale from Harry Neff orchard
Jonathon Ben Davis and Sloan apples available with orders welcome at home. Prices are right and there is plenty of sweet cider as well. Contact Harry Neff.
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Jonathon
Ben Davis
Sloan
Harry Neff
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Sheriff
Marceline
Chicago
Clay Bales
Nevile
Fairbury, Neb
Blanch Kirby
Ernest
A .L. Berry
Lucerne
Mr. Berry
Hale
St Mounts
Andrew “Myers
John Robison
Mounts
Cora
J.w.cotter
Mesdames J.t.hooker
G. D. Prather
Iowa
Denver
Mr. Cotter
Abe Hutchinson
Long Beach
H. H. Street
Purdin
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Street
Enny
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