Road project stirs Brookfield as contractors test site
Last Wednesday Circuit Judge Montgomery and six jurors viewed a proposed road south of Brookfield on the Taylor heirs land. A truck stuck in mud near Mrs Haley’s home delayed the inspection, but workers continued with plans to shape the road. Officials anticipate timely weather to finish fall farm work.
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Browning
Montomery
Taylor
Karley Lay
Walter Taylor
Crcuit
Brookfield
Taylor Cross
J. W. Head
H.lomax
Bushnell
Yers
Taylor Crossing
W. B. Haley
Dr Ingram Trades Out for Florida Property
Local rumor claims Dr W C Ingram traded two garage buildings and a residence for Florida real estate. The letter hopes he and his wife stay, noting they are long established and beloved in the city.
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Ingram
W.c.ingram
Florida
Old Jack Frost Is Here
The past week saw heavy frost and ice on the ground with frozen water in pans. Sunday and Monday mornings brought frost and ice, but wind did little to help. Clear sunny weather and frosts will aid drying up the ground and roads.
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Jack Frost
Orn
Big Cattle Shipment Sets City Record in One Day
In Browning the day featured fourteen loads of cattle shipped. C B Purdin Charley Britton and Everett Lambert delivered cattle to Mr White of Iowa who sent them to a party in Illinois. Purdin Bramhall each contributed loads, marking a remarkable خروج for the town along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Purdin
Charley Britton
Mr. White
Iowa
Illinois
Everett Lambert
Dan Bramhall
Browning
City Dray Change Hands in Local Trade
Roy Peters sold the city dray to Ray mond Harris while Roy Miller joins the new setup. Harris and his wife have rented the M. E. parsonage and moved into town this week. The community welcomes them and wishes success.
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City Dray
Roy Peters
Raymond Harris
Harris
Roy Miller
Mr. Peters
M. E. Parsonage
Dinner Hosts Eppersons Extend Afternoon Hospitality
Dr and Mrs Epperson hosted a one o clock dinner on Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs W E Davis Mr and Mrs F A Fleming Mr and Mrs Harvey Dunkin Mrs Mollie Gilmer and Miss Eliza Keithley. Each guest enjoyed the hospitality of these estimable people.
Roads Improve as Rain Diminishes
The article notes weeks of heavy rain turning roads to mud with deep ruts and many vehicles stuck. Dragging continues nightly, but a string of frosts and dry days bring hope roads will soon recover and improve with fair weather.
For sale and trade farm properties and loans
For sale or trade, farms dwellings and other properties. Also farm loans at old time rates. Calhoun and Thornton.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Halloween Carnival at Good School House
Halloween carnival at the Good school house Tuesday night October 30 features the fattest baby in captivity and paradise on earth among attractions. Ghosts and witches provide the entertainment with Miss Cec McAlister as teacher.
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Good School House
Paradise On Earth
Cec McAlister
Farm Club Hosts Community Feast in Browning
Browning marked its Farm Club annual meeting with a grand basket dinner in the F. A. Fleming brick building. Wives and daughters laid a long cafateria line of foods as members and neighbors gathered, shared, and renewed ties. Directors J P Bolling J M Thurlo W S Pipes Will Cordray Roy Haley were reelected. A Winigan School Fair postponement due to weather shifts to Saturday October 27 with Prof Hedges guiding premiums and a community dinner.
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Browning
Parm Club
F. A. Fleming
Farm Club
Electric Theatre
J.P. Bolling
J.m.thurlo
W. S. Pipes
Will Cordray
Roy Haley
Winigan
Hedges
Notice of Dray Business Sale in Browning
R A Peters sells his dray business in Browning to Raymond Harris who took possession Monday. He thanks friends and customers for five years of support and wishes his successor the same kindness.
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Browning
Raymond Harris
R. A. Peters
Persimmons From Herbert Hamilton Impress Local Office
Herbert Hamilton arrived at the office with a small sack of persimmons from his yard. He offered them for a taste saying they were fine. The writer suspects a playful motive to avoid informing his wife while she was away in the city, yet they appreciated the kindness and the fruit.
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Herbert Hamilton
Persimmons
Purdin Hosts Sunday Dinner At East City Home
Mr and Mrs C B Purdin entertained at their east city home on Sunday at one o clock for a three course dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs J J Knifong Mr and Mrs J W Jones Mr and Mrs J B Harvey and Mr and Mrs H N Thurlo who praised the menu and hospitality and departed with warm wishes for future gatherings.
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C. B. Purdin
J.j.knifong
J. W. Jones
J.b.harvey
H. N. Thurlo
Surprise Family Dinner Honoring Mrs. Hatch
Mrs. Rachel Hatch received a surprise visit from forty eight relatives including the Jennie Stevenson and Claud Stevenson families Marceline and Chas Jennings Linnells and Vincent families New Boston and Haley households plus the Hatch kin. They gathered at the old home to share a bountiful dinner before Mrs Hatch plans to leave the farm, wishing her many pleasant years.
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Hatch
Rachel Hatch
Jennie Stevenson
Claud Stevenson
Marceline
Chas. Jennings
Laclede
Chas. Smith
Grandma
Smith Bros. Report Strong Herford Cattle Sale
C E Smith of North Salem says the Smith Bros. sale of Hereford cattle last Friday was very successful despite bad roads. He notes only one Ford wagon reached the sale.
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Smith Bros
C. E. Smith
North Salem
Dr Reimer to Lecture Sunday Night at Electric Theatre
Dr Riemer of St. Joseph to speak at the Electric Theatre Sunday night October 28 at 7 00 pm on What Preparation has God made for Blessing all Nations. A second talk will be at the Court House in Linneus at 2 00 pm. Everyone invited for a message of hope and hearing him again if missed.
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Riemer
St. Joseph
City Park
Electric Theatre
Dr. Riemer
Linneus
Chesterwhite boars sired by world champion offered for sale
A breeder advertises Chesterwhite boars sired by the World’s Champion boar of 1921. Weighing 135 to 150 pounds, they are described as beauties and priced to sell. J W Brassfield and Son.
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J.w.brassfield & Son
Pie Supper At North Hooker School
A pie supper is planned at the North Hooker school house on Friday night November 2. All are welcome to attend. Miss Pearle Hoselton is the teacher.
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North Hooker
Pearle Hoselton
For Sale Three Young Mules and Mare Mule
Finis Dell of Linneus Missouri offers a two year old saddle mule a black three year old mare and a suckling mare mule for sale. Prices negotiable to quick buyers.
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Finis Dell
Linneus, Mo
Sits Diary of A Week at The Pitcher Show And Home Life
Friday at the Pitcher show an argument over dropping chewing gum leads to self reflection. A nearby couple’s quiet neighborhood wedding after ten years is noted with humor about marriage. Sunday a fat and heavy woman discusses dieting methods and a phonograph mishap. Monday they plan healthy living and work but debate self harm, ending with a somber question about use of life.
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Ben
Evrybuddy
Land Sale Notice in Linn County Missouri 1923
By decree of sale from the Linn County Circuit Court the south half of the northeast quarter and north half of the southeast quarter of section 22 township 6 range 21 containing 160 acres are to be sold at the Linn County courthouse on Monday November 5 1923. The Eli W Gwynne land is to be sold under partition decree and order of sale. E POWELL sheriff Linn County Missouri.
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Circuit Court
Linn County
Missouri
Court House
City of
Linneus
Township Sixt
Range 21
Eli W. Gwynne
Powell
Taylor Escapes Fatal Crash After Car Wreck Near Rail Crossing
Monday night Herman Taylor and his wife were returning home when their car swerved before the first railroad crossing north of town. The vehicle tipped onto its side after breaking a front wheel. Taylor suffered a scalp wound but survived. Harold Russell hauled him to town where Dr. Whaley and Dr. Nevins stitched the wound. Taylor said the steering gear locked as he crossed the crossing. He was back at work the next day.
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Herman Taylor
Milan
Harold Russell
O. G. Bramhall’s
Mr. Taylor
Whaley
Nevins
Mrs Hinda Rush Hosts Sizeable Sunday Dinner
On Sunday October 21 Mrs. Hinda Rush gave a 1 clock dinner for several friends. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Bate with children Miss Helen Cox Norris Phillips Mr J B Harmon Mr and Mrs H L Schrock and son Elmo and C C Thurlow.
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Hinda Rush
Elmo and
C.C. Thurlo
Ware McClade dissolution sale at Ware farm
V A Ware and E E McClead advertise a dissolution of partnership sale at the Ware farm near old Enterprise on Wednesday October 31. The sale features first class stock, nearly new farm implements, good sheep, many hogs, corn and other farm products.
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V. A. Ware
E. E. McClead
Old Enterprise
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