A Successful Street Fair and a 54th Birthday Surprise
A town street fair drew a large crowd with horse and mule contests and floral displays described as the best so far this year. The event praised fair officials, the judges, and local families while noting dust marred the fun. A birthday surprise for J O L Phillips brought 55 guests to his home, with a shared meal and tribute to community pioneers from Linn County.
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J. O. L. Phillips
A. H. Alexander
R. D. Crookshanks
L. D. Phillips
James Morris
Linn County
Goodies
Barnes
Murrells
Alexanders
Powells
Predmores
Singletons
Bro. Phillips
Mrs Maude Taylor and Byrd Dunlap Visit Relatives
Mrs Maude Taylor and Mrs Byrd Dunlap traveled from Kansas City on Thursday to spend a few days visiting relatives and friends in the area.
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Maude Taylor
Byrd Dunlap
Kansas City
I. P. Moore
Colorado
Shelbyville
Illinois
Brookfield
Democratic candidates address Linn county voters Thursday night
The Linn county gathering featured Sen. Fields as chairman with Burns defending his prosecuting attorney record as the first speaker. Candidates John Hayes for treasurer and David Peery for surveyor urged election this fall. Local contestants discussed various agricultural and livestock prizes including saddle horse, draft horse, wheat, pumpkins, apples, onions, cabbage, beans, poultry, and turkeys with several prize winners named.
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Linn County
Sen. Fields
Burns
John Hayes
David Peery
Mark T. Andrews
Sullivan County
Ben White
Marceline
Mr. White
Obituary of Robert Fuller from Washington to Linn County
Robert Fuller born September 1 1881 in Washington County Virginia died October 18 1908 in Linn County aged 27 years 1 month 17 days He joined the Baptist church at seventeen and remained a faithful member He came to Missouri in spring to work He fell ill a week before his death and passed away October 18 Funeral conducted at Knifeing Grove Church October 19 at 4 p m interred nearby Cemetery.
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Robert Fuller
Washington County
Virginia
Linn County
Robert
Baptist Church
Missouri
Knifeing Grove
E. M. Capp
Premiums Awarded at Browning Street Fair
The Browning Street Fair on Saturday Oct 17 awarded premiums in several categories. Winners include Best white corn John Crookshanks yellow Cecil Crookshanks second J C Green Cecil Crookshanks largest ear Robert Crookshanks longest ear Geo Bausell best ear J C Green best Irish potatoes G L Stoval largest J Hamic best sweet potatoes N W Searcey largest sweet potato same. Colts Thurlo horse first J T Edens second R F Nickell third Lee Kim brough best mare mule first Mrs G Bennett best horse mule first J H Nickell best mare colt first Ed Pulliam best horse colt first J T Edens best sack ing mule any age first Mrs G Bennett best colt tany color first J B Stone Gri ing team first John Moore second Ray Bennett single driver first J W Fields second Porter Gilmer best matched team Fils and Carter second Chas Pulliam
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John Crookshanks
Cecil Crookshanks
J. C. Green
Robert Crookshanks
Geo. Bausell
J. C.green
G. L. Stoval
J.hamic
N. W. Searcey
Thurlo
J. T. Edens
R. F. Nickell
Lee Kimbrough
Mrs. G. Bennett
J. H. Nickell
Ed Pulliam
J. B. Stone
John Moore
Ray Bennett
J. W. Fields
Porter Gilmer
Fils and Carter
Chas
Pullium
Republican Candidates Address Linn County at Fleming’s Building
Republican candidates in Linn County spoke at Fleming's new building. On Thursday at 2 o'clock the audience was small due to poor advertising. The principal speaker was Mr. Burk, candidate for representative, who spoke on politics in a very able manner.
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Linn County
Fleming
Burk
Meeting closes at Morris Chapel with 31 accessions
The Morris Chapel meeting closed Sunday night with nine accessions at the morning service and one at night, totaling 31 accessions and 27 baptisms. A bank offering of 14.50 was given to the pastor, with thanks to Morris friends and Mt Olive Baptist Church members for support. KK M Capp.
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Morris Chapel
Friends of Morris
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
KK. M. Capp
Public Sale At Browning Residence Oct 24
C Thurlow offers at his Browning home on Saturday October 24 at 1 PM a 7 year old mare a 2 year old draft colt a 1 year old Hackney colt a top buggy nearly new farm wagon single and double harness household and kitchen furniture and other items. Terms will be announced on sale day.
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Browning
C. Thurlo
Public Auction at Ben Mairs Farm Offers Sheep and Cattle
Having sold my farm I offer for sale at public auction at the Ben Mairs farm one to two miles east of Browning on Wednesday October 28 at 10 o clock a m 350 good sheep including 60 ewe lambs 60 wether lambs and 220 ewes bred by a thoroughbred Shropshire buck to lamb in February and March also 3 good milch cows with calves and some other stock Cash or 9 months time at 8 percent interest per year.
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Ben Mairs
Browning
Shropshire
Clifton Remedy Company at the opera house a week of shows
The Clifton Remedy Company played nightly at the opera house to crowded crowds with good performances. Mr Morgan sold much medicine and distributed several gifts. Miss Opal Vanhorn won the most popular lady prize a beautiful set ring. The company moved on to Purdin Sunday and will perform there this week.
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Clifton Remedy Company
Opera House
Mr. Morgan
Opal Vanhorn
Purdin
Public Auction on Main Street Browning
Public auction on Main Street in Browning Saturday October 24 at 3 PM selling household and kitchen furniture. Cash terms. Conducted by Mrs. M Leonard.
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Main Street
Browning
M. Leonard
Local Ladies Club Dinner Nets Fifty Dollars
The ladies of the M. E. C. 5. served dinner and supper last Saturday and drew good patronage with meals priced at 25c. Net receipts totaled 50 dollars, reflecting well on their efforts.
Hadley Speaks at Milan Milo n Green Castle Parade
Republican candidate Hadley spoke at Milan at 2 p m drawing a large crowd. General Hadley and F C Donnel were greeted by hundreds at the train and led in a Green Castle band parade to the opera house where a full house heard an hour and a half long address.
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F. C. Donnell
St. Louis
Opera House
Hadley
Teachers Attend Brookfield Association Meeting
Local teachers from this vicinity gathered for the Brookfield association event. Attendees include Mrs. E C Bailey Mrs Hermin Adams Mrs James Lay Misses Fines Buchanan Frances Fields Florence Clarkson Bertha Neely Mark Alspach James Neely Herman Adams and James Williams who report a very enjoyable time.
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Teachers’ Association
Brookfield
E.C. Bailey
Hermin Adams
James Lay
Misses Fines Buchanan
Frances Fields
Florence Clarkson
Bertha Neely
Mark Alspach
James Neely
Herman Adams
James Williams
Local social notes from Green Castle area last week
Benford Watson was in Purdin on Monday. Numerous residents including Miss Ruby Dalzell and Miss Ethel Robinson visited family and attended meetings in Green Castle. Ellwood Van Wye was promoted to conductor on a Mexican route. Rev Royston returns from conference and will lead the Green Castle circuit next year.
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Ruby Dalzell
Green Castle
Ethel Robinson
Sarah Bingham
Ellwood van Wye
San Blas
Culicacan
Old Mexico
Royston
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Jays Entertainment
A. C. Turner
Art Tiffany
F. A. Fleming
Bert Powell
J. I. Harmon
W. P. Brinkley
Floral Hall
Alva West
R. E. Gray
J. B. Harmon
J. P. Bolling
John Gable
H. N. Thurlo
J. M. Thurlo
Chas. Dodson
J. W. Jones
J. C. Taylor
Fin Southerland
Fred Wolf
G. W. Peters
Jas. Riddle
White Plymouth Rocks
Ed Allen
The
Milan
Benford Watson
Jesse Dodson
Alex. Lumsden
Cora
Seph Carl
Braymer
Okla
Myrtle Cox
Chillicothe
Sallie Chittum
Vergil Schrock
W. L. Phillips
Gallatin
Obe Broyles
Jas. Stone
Brilliant
Our Street Fair
J. H. Clark
J. H. Biswell
Blanche Burdette
Douglas
Wyo
Jessie Murphy
John
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Jessie
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