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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
4
Virgin ia E. Melton executrix announces intent to make final settlement of the estate of James E. Merrick Sr. at Linn County Probate Court Linneus on November 10 1924. Creditors and interested parties are notified to appear.
Notice is hereby given to all creditors and others interested in the estate of Dann Q Peavler deceased that Nannie Peavler Administratrix will make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri to be held at Linneus on the second day of November 1924.
In North East Linn the pleasant weather continued as residents enjoyed the Winigan fair on Saturday. Attendees included Miss Sadie Cattey from Brockfield and Mrs. Ward Ware who was hospitalized in Kirksville. many hope for her swift recovery. Emmett Abbott visited from near Green City, Roy McCollen worked sorghum, and Emmett Cattey hosted visitors at FP M Cattey’s.
North Salem friends and relatives hosted Charley Newton for a surprise dinner on his thirty fourth birthday with ninety five guests. Charley misstated his age saying sixteen when asked. North Salem won ribbons at the Winigan school fair including a blue ribbon for the best parade float. Local visitors include Mrs C W Bailey and W G Smith with family, Aunt Mandy, Muirhead from near Purdin, Mrs Steward and husband from Mendon with Ed Agee and wife, Chas Cordray and family, and Clay Moore on a Browning business trip. Louise Bennett of Browning visited Versa Pearler and Thelina Deskins.
Mrs Jacok Brown and daughter Billie spent Tuesday with Mrs John Bummer. Grandma Hunter visited her daughter Mrs C M Bailey on Tuesday. Mrs Stufflebean spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Jack Brown. Mary Stufflebean of Browning stayed a few days with L H Edens and wife. Ed Ogie and daughters were at W J Armstrong home Thursday. Joe Bummer, family and Ed Ogle, wife visited Joe Bummer and wife of Chillicothe on Sunday. W J Armstrong and family visited Everett Armstrong and wife Tuesday. Nort Jaynes and wife with Mrs W E Pace and children motored to Kirksville Sunday to see Mr Pace who is recovering. Chas Miller and family spent Sunday at Barney Lay’s home. C M Bailey and family were Saturday evening guests at W E Pace home. Emerson Bailey and Ida Brantner spent Sunday with C M Bailey and family.
Creditors and others interested are notified that administrators J E Stone and W W Stone of the estate of David B Stone intend to make final settlement at the probate court in Linn County Missouri during the next term to be held at Linn County on November 9 1924. J Fo Styne and W D Stone are named as administrators.
B F Peters a local road booster has solicited funds for road work west of town and has already improved part of the road. Peters is described as a man who will work the road and contribute financially to help others.
A stray sow described as a large Black Poland China disappeared from a farm. A finder is urged to notify J. Head in Cora, Mi.
The Winigan fair wraps with awards across divisions. Best soft pie awarded to John son with second to Chaplin. best two crust pie won by Johnson with Chaplin second and Johnson third in farm product display. Seed display credit to Johnson. Soybeans noted by Chaplin second. Pleasantville and Hickory Grove recognized in cowpeds and related categories.
A long list of awards from Pleasant Ridge and nearby towns highlights wins in corn judging, animal pens, arts, sewing, and athletics. Notable names include Pleasant Ridge, Winigan, Chaplin, North Salem, Mount Olive, and Pleasantville with multiple second-place finishes across categories.
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