Minerva Hawkins Pioneer Widow Remembered in Obituary
Minerva Cassity born March 13 1842 in Bath county Kentucky came to Linn County Missouri 1851 as one of its early pioneer families. She married William M Hawkins March 2 1865 and had Walter Albert America Amata. Walter and Erica died young. She left a son Albert of Purdy Mo., two granddaughters Mrs Luth DeVore and Miss Wilma Hawkins, two great grandchildren We and Vernon DeVore, two sisters Mrs America Moore and Mrs Amanda Smith. After her husband died 1918 she lived with her daughter until her death October 24 1924 at age 82 years 7 months 11 days. She joined the Christian church in girlhood and remained a loyal member. Memorial services were held at Mt Zion Church by Rev Underwood October 25 at 1 pm and burial followed in the cemetery.
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Minerva Cassity
Armstrong
Ruth Anne Cassity
Bath County
Linn County
Misouri
Orly
Linnounty
William M. Hawkins
Walter
Albert
Aerica
Amata
Erica
Fof
George Walker
Cora
Luth
DeVore
Wilma Hawk
Vernon DeVore
America’ Moore
Amanda Smith
Mt. Zion
Underwood
Milan
Card of Thanks to Friends for Sickness and Death Help
Our friends who assisted us during illness and death of Mrs. Minerva Hawk extend sincere thanks for the beautiful floral offerings from Mrs. Geo. Walker IA. A. Hawkins and family.
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Minerva Hawke
Geo. Walker
IA. A. Hawkins and Family
Boy Dies After Kansas City Fire Accident
A four year old boy named Vernon Ha ley burned during a play in Kansas City. His mother’s former husband, Mr Havens, saved him by smothering the flames with a coat and carrying him home for medical aid, but the boy died about an hour and a half later. The bereaved family includes Mrs Della Ha ley and Mrs A S Ha s near this city. A separate note reports a surprise birthday for Mrs Mary on Saturday with neighbors gathering at Griffis street to share a feast and celebrate after dark.
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Turday
Kansas City
Vernony
Della Haley
Havens
Mr Hanson
A.S
Mrs. Mary
Griffisst
Guests Bid Happy Returns to Mrs Griffis at Evening Party
A late night gathering for Mrs. Griffis included Mr. and Mrs. Jake Griffis J W Garrett and family L J Vincent and family Frank Bailey and family Mr and Mrs T H Bundies Mrs N J Downing Wester Downing Roy Haley and family James Long A J Meade and Mr and Mrs E R Hatch Jr and Chas Smith and family.
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Griffis
Jake Griffis
J. W. Garrett
L.J. Vincent
Frank Bailey
T. H. Bundies
N. J. Downing
Wester Downing
Roy Haley
James Long
A. J. Meade
E. R. Hatch, Jr
Chas. , Smith and Family
Spotted Polands Private Treaty Boar Sale Offers
Spotted Polands announce no fall sale and offer at private treaty the spring crop of boars and gifts. Describes large husky easy feeding boars with reasonable prices. F. J. Aubrey, Green City, Missouri.
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F. J. Aubrey
Gity, Mo
Charles K. Hart for Linn County Prosecuting Attorney
Open letter urging voters to elect Charles K. Hart as Linn County Prosecuting Attorney highlighting experience record and cost savings. Hart cites high conviction rate 88 percent and taxpayer savings of 4649.10 while noting no county payments for extra defense and minimal acquittals for liquor cases. Political advertising.
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Circuit Court
Linn County
Democratic candidates address Linn County audience at Electric Theatre
A Friday night gathering at the Electric Theatre drew a good sized crowd as Chas Johnson and Rev Munyon led the Democratic slate. Each candidate spoke well and received attention while Atty Vane C Thurlo chaired the meeting efficiently.
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Linn County
Electric Theatre
Chas, Johnson
Rev
Munyon
Vane C. Thurlo
Society Events Of This Community At Home Dinner
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams hosted a Sunday one o clock dinner for a group of friends in this city The guests included Mr and Mrs Hank Thurlo Mr and Mrs Detla Hostl ton Mr and Mrs Roy Calhoun and son James The guests enjoyed a spacious dining room feast and expressed thanks for hospitality as night approached the crowd departed in good spirits
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Guy Adams
Cand
Hank Thurlo
Detla Hostlton
Roy’ Calhoun
James
Entertaining at the Neet Home on Line Street
Mr and Mrs J N Neet hosted a Sunday gathering at their spacious Line street home with guests Mr and Mrs James Neet and Mr C H Becker and daughters Elizabeth and Camele from Kirksville. A generous noon dinner followed by a quick afternoon. Hosts are praised as ideal entertainers.
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J. N. Neet
Line Street
James Neet
C. H. Becker
Elizabeth
Camele
Kirksville
Mrs. Neet
P. E. O. Meeting At Mrs Whaley's Chapter V
Mrs Lorene Whaley hosted Chapter V P E O Sisterhood meeting last Wednesday with several members present. Miss Mabel Anderson and Mrs Ella Bundridge attended social hour. Mrs Bertha Tomlin of Edinburg Illinois joined. Mrs Laura Hamilton described her trip to California. Guests enjoyed the afternoon and refreshments were served.
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Lorene Whaley
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Mabel Anderson
Ella Bundridge
Bertha Tomlin
Edinburg
Laura Hamilton
California
Pleasant Sunday Dinner Party At Peters Home
Mr and Mrs W F Peters hosted a Sunday gathering in the east part of the city with guests including Mr and Mrs J D Langdon and Mr and Mrs P J Tatman of Chillicothe. A generous noon dinner featured the hostess culinary skill and the day was joyfully spent and fondly remembered.
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W. F. Peters
City
J. D. Langdon
P J. Tatman
Chillicothe
Pierce Couple Begin Winter Trip to Florida
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce left Sunday for Florida to spend the winter in their car. They plan a leisurely journey stopping in many southern towns en route. Mrs. T. W. VanSeggan joined them to Memphis to visit her sister Mrs. Gertie West. The Leader Record will follow their trip.
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Frank Pierce
Florida
South
T. W. VanSeggan
Memphis
Tenn
Gertie West
Community Tidings From Southward Sojourn
Mrs and Mrs Pierce stay connected with local happenings as they travel in the south sharing notes on people places and events they encounter during their journey.
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Mrs. Pierce
Carson seeks second term as Linn County Treasurer
Republican candidate John T. Carson appeals to Linn County voters for re election to a second term as County Treasurer. He cites careful books and records and decades of clerical work, asking support on November 4.
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Linn County
Largest land trade of the year in Enterprise area
Ban Bramhall traded his 106 acre farm with a cement dwelling south of the depot to J H Nickell for Nickell's 280 acre rolling prairie farm in Enterprise township. Bramhall valued at 25000 dollars and Nickell at 28000 dollars. Possession set for March 1, 1924. Both pleased with the deal.
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Ban Bramhall
J. H. Nickell
Enterprise Township
Bramhall
Nickell
Dan
Henry
J W Head Republican Sheriff Candidate Letter
J W Head appeals Linn County voters for re election to sheriff position citing prior four year term from 1912. He pledges to move into the jail and enforce all laws if elected on November 4 urging support at the polls.
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Linn County
J. W. Head
Sher
Farm Club Dinner Draws Big Crowd in Annual Meeting
The Browning Farm Club held its annual stockholders meeting with a basket dinner for farmers and friends. A 120 foot long meal table was set near Creason Garage, followed by speeches from Tom DeWitt, Fred Peters, Mr. Broyles, and W. R. Johnson. An 8 percent stock dividend and 23 4 percent patronage dividend were declared, the old board was re-elected, and twenty six signed contracts in support of the farm movement.
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Browning Farm Club
Creason Garage
James P. Bolling
Farm Club
Electric Theatre
Tom DeWitt
Green City
Fred Peters
Chillicothe
Mr. Broyles
W. R. Johnson
Kirksville
Broyles
Slats Diary: A Child’s Week From Home to School
An earlier 20th century diary excerpt records a child’s week of mishaps and reflections. Entries note family discipline, a public washroom encounter, school misgivings, a dog incident, a journalist boss joke, and a rough lesson on forgiveness after years of quarrels.
Linn County Candidates Speak at Electric Theatre Event
Farmers and Browning area benefit as Linn County Republican candidates visit. Speakers include Mrs. Steiner and Chas K Hart with others to discuss stewardship and current issues. The gathering aims to acquaint voters with candidates Friday at about 8 p.m. Read the wad and turn out.
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Linn County
Electric Theatre
Bennett Brothers Farm Warning Notice
All parties are warned to keep off our farms with guns traps or dogs. Positively no hunting will be permitted.
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Bennett Brothers
Bennett Brothers Seize Seven Black Sacks Weighing About 90 Pounds
Special notice states seven black sheats with spots were taken and will weigh about 90 pounds. Owner may recover by proving property and paying costs for keeping them. Bennett Brothers.
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Bennett Brothers
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Minerva Hawkins
Missouri
Linn _ County
Charles K. Hart
Mrs
P. E. O. Meeting
Adam
Tonite
Sum
Ben Pritty
Wensday
Emmy
Fonograf
Darlink
Browning
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