Fifth annual street fair thrills amid rain and crowd
The Friday start was damp but exhibits moved ahead with floral hall entries and judging by Prof. McGrew. Saturday cleared, crowds surged, contests crowned Dan Purdin and Venezia Warren, with a Browning band and a big baby show drawing families and locals alike.
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Floral Hall
E. M. McGrew
Agricultural Department
Kirksville Normal
Tia
Danlop
Milan
The
State University
Dunlap
S. Spangler
Mt. Nernon
Spangler
Dan Purdin
Louie Haley
Glen Dunlap
B. T. Jolley
J. I. Mairs
John Browning
Frances Harrington
Steele, Long & Co
Chicago
Venezia Warren
Henry Warren
North Salem
L. W. Hummel
Browning
Linneus
Unionville
Neet Meadow
Obituary for Alfred Martin Bundridge of Sullivan County
Alfred Martin Bundridge born December 18 1849 in Sullivan County died October 9 after a lung abscess. He married Nelia McClelland March 13 1898 and had five daughters and one son. He joined the Methodist church early and died with hope, funeral at Knifong Grove by Rev. W O G Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Martin Bundridge
Sullivan County
Nelia McClelland
Methodist Church
Knifong Grove
W. O.G. Potter
Bundridge
Democrats Guard Sullivan County Candidates at Opera House
The Democratic county candidates of Sullivan county with Rev. De Vol entertained locals at the city opera house Tuesday night. Sen Fields chaired the event and each candidate spoke briefly on why voters should elect them before Rev De Vol delivered a humor filled address that drew laughter and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
de Vol
Sen. Fields
DeVol
Progressive Speaking at Brownings Opera House
Dr. Thos. E. Green of the National speakers bureau will address residents of Browning and vicinity at the opera house Monday night October 21 at 8 p.m. The Breening band will provide music for the occasion. By order of Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. E. Green
Browning
Opera House
Green
Bre’ning
For Sale Advert: Property Listings and Honest Dealings
Classified note from Ady William Harvey offering city property farms and businesses for sale. He claims several good propositions closed recently for satisfaction and invites quick contact. A terse sales pitch emphasizes speedy results and customer satisfaction.
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Ady
Wm. Harvey
P. E. O. Meetings Open After Vacation
Chapter V held its first meeting after vacation on September 25 with Mrs. Gertrude Fields presiding. The group studied Romanticists under Mrs. Ivah Fleming who also delivered a well received paper.
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Gertrude Fields
Ivah Fleming
P. E. O. Chapter Holds Anniversary Meeting
The P. E. O. Chapter met at Mrs. Louie Duncans new home on Wednesday October 9 for its anniversary gathering. After a short business session guests enjoyed needlework and planned diversions with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. Mattie Duncan.
Administrator's Sale At Henry Swicegood Farm Browning Mo
Public auction to be held October 25 1912 at the Henry Swicegood farm near Browning Missouri. Items include livestock such as mares mules cattle hogs and a jennet, plus wagons farming implements lumber posts hay oats and equipment. Terms payable day of sale. Sale starts at 10 o'clock. C M Thornton administrator J B Fleming auctioneer Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Swicegood
Browning
Towit
Peoples Bank of Browning annual meeting notice
The Peoples Bank of Browning Missouri calls stockholders to meet at the banking house on Thursday October 31 at 2 o clock p m to elect a board of directors and to transact other business. Attendance in person or by proxy is requested. Adv 8 L Gibson Secy.
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Peoples Bank of
Browning
L. Gibson
Secy
Coal prices advertised by Ady William Harvey
Advertisement lists various coal types with an invitation to contact Ady William Harvey for current pricing and availability.
Local Items Note Oddities and Umbrella Etiquette
A breezy column mocks small town habits and superstitions about coins, umbrellas, and back subscriptions. It quips that a twenty five cent piece is unlucky with thirteens in the quarter dollar while listing umbrella signals and calling a newspaper man’s back payments a test of character. It ends mid thought with a farmer’s observation about barns and houses.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Crookshanks
Obe Broyles
R. H. Cotter
Chas, Fuller
L. F. Cox
F. A. Fleming
Lon Dickinson
E. C. McKenzie
Halter
J. J. Garrett
Harry Rhodes
J. B. F. Wampler
W. A. Grisamer
J. B. Wampler
W. T. Moore
P. E
Administrator's Sale
C. M. Thornton
J.B. Fleming
Harvey
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