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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
1
A Brown county town reports a robbery at a drug store with money and jewelry taken from cases. The article notes several house burglaries in recent weeks and expresses concern that lawbreakers evade capture while authorities strive to enforce the law.
The Missouri state exhibit at the Lewis and Clark exposition was totally destroyed by fire last Friday night. Practically nothing was saved from the magnificent display and only about 5000 dollars of value was carried. The cause is unknown. It followed a previous Missouri state building fire less than a year earlier at the Louisiana Purchase exposition, with irreplaceable losses occurring in both blazes.
W. W. Rucker—well connected in the district—shakes hands with Browning supporters Friday and Saturday. Democrats tout him as the man for Congress while Republicans call him best for the seat if a Democrat is expected to win. He toured the new bridge site and drove a team on the grade showing interest in road improvements and rural delivery work.
Mrs. Henry visited her sister Mrs. M R Bales and returned home Saturday after a few days with her parents Miss Nelle Southerland returned to Chillicothe Normal Land Mrs. Ralph Laing of Brookfield guests of sister Mrs. McFaul Mrs. George Pulliam spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Bumgarner Mrs. Kader visiting sister Mrs. Sitton returned name Monday Ancle Ky Shanks visits nephew G N Shanks and family this week Every man owes it to himself and his family to master a trade of profession Read the display advertisements of the six Morse Schools of Telegraphy learn how easily a young man or lady may learn telegraphy and be assured a position.
Rev Wm Zumbo, a missionary in India for ten years, visited North Salem and vicinity before leaving for New York Friday to attend a missionary school. He plans to return to India to continue his work after a few months. Browning Public Schools announce a near future box supper to benefit the school library.
Buyers urged to inspect the Mandt wagon praised as the best on the market, sold by F. M. Haymaker.
Levi Doty Auctioneer in Emphreys Mo urges buyers to shop before upholstery and paint purchases. He promises very reasonable sale cred and savings for customers, claiming they will save money by bidding with his firm.
Fourteen injured in a Southern Pacific collision after a switch was thrown as the train entered Fresno California Monday morning. Three men were killed in the wreck while emergency crews worked at the scene. The report notes the disaster followed a mis-set switch and produced numerous injuries.
S. Johnson will sell 25 or more pure bred Poland China hogs at Naymaker's lumber yard in Browning. These hogs are the best strains for fine breeding stock. Pedigrees will be finished on day of sale. Mr. Johnson also breeds pure bred Shropshire sheep and Coachen chickens.
C Thurto will sell at auction Thursday October 26 at his farm northwest of Browning. Items include 48 head of 2 year old steers, sows, calves, hogs, horses and farming implements.
Receivers will award premiums to customers again this year with more items and finer goods. Tickets start Friday for premiums drawn from such costs and dates, with prizes including queensware and colt classes. An event next week will anchor on Brilliant horse and mare entries, inviting colt owners to compete for multiple premiums.
All parties aware of indebtedness to the firm of Mrs E Kimber are urged to call and settle immediately as fall bills are due and require payment.
Marsnat Street area reports day and night street issues with calling systems down affecting canine control. Officials urge public caution as gaps in service leave residents unsure how to report barking or stray concerns.
An arrangement proclaims Eugene Field Day on Friday November 3 in Missouri schools. The ad offers hats with new styles and lists on hand oats car baled hay and ground food with delivery across the city from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gray Jones signs the notice.
A fragmented report notes vast tobacco consumption in the United States, referencing sorghum and home production figures. It mentions large quantities of cigars and weed, with estimates around billions in cigars and hundreds of millions in cost, hinting at a nationwide appetite for tobacco.
The State superintendent and assistant survey about 300 high schools with focus on wall high schools and rural systems. Joplin opens a truant school for incorrigible youth, while Jasper county rural schools study a model to link with small high schools. A strong push aims to require attendance and support student education.
Mr John Brumbaugh left two large sweet potatoes at the office last Saturday. One weighed four pounds six ounces and the other three pounds. The show was opened by his son George who reported the farm is north of town. If anyone has a potato that beats these start a show.
A Browning Bank notice informs stockholders of an annual meeting set for May 1 Thursday. The agenda includes standard reports, election of directors, and other official business. Parties are urged to attend at the main office or via official channels for proxy participation.
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