03 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
1
A Milan commercial club picnic and county school board convention drew farmers and families to the Chautauqua grounds. A long community feast followed with music from the Milan band and speeches by T N Witten and Sam Jordan on cooperation and rural issues.
Miss Florence Wykoff travels to Pulaski with Mr and Mrs for several days of visiting. The brief item notes travel and social plans involving local residents.
On Thursday in Noble Oklahoma the sixth of August the children of Uncle Tom Standifer gathered for a rare reunion all living children at home since the oldest daughter’s wedding 47 years ago. Mr and Mrs Standifer both age 82 and the family totaled eleven present including nine daughters. Elizabeth Ruth Cartwright ill but improving.
Ola F Creason of northwest Browning and Miss Susie A Moore of Purdin were married last Wednesday in Linneus by Rev Bowles in the court house office. Creason, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Creason, was a Sullivan county teacher turned progressive farmer. Moore is described as a beautiful and accomplished young lady.
A fragment from a biblical proclamation urges Gentiles to prepare for war. It calls for awakening mighty men and assembling forces for combat as part of a prophetic commission. The text emphasizes martial readiness and national or spiritual conflict.
Fragmentary biblical verse excerpt with prophetic imagery referencing Amos Jeremiah Micah and martial upheaval. The readable portion alludes to division famines earthquakes and judgment and ends mid sentence with “Stolen.”
Daniel Haley and Grace Hatch were quietly married in Brookfield on Saturday afternoon. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Dan Haley, is a progressive farmer. The bride, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Hatch, has a large circle of friends. They will reside on the groom’s newly purchased farm of E L Baker.
In the Brown ing Leader Record Nickell criticizes local pros after Milan’s home game against Browning in Milan. The report notes Milan fielded Red Mason who contributed as a key player with Sete referenced in his review.
Remarks praise local fans for boosting the team before games. The speaker notes players improved through practice and expresses belief the squad could perform better if they practiced more, stressing the value of home support over importing players from other towns.
War news recaps the seven days of the great European conflict with a Summary of Events and Latest Dispatches from London Paris St Petersburg and Berlin. The paper notes the suffering of women and children, the havoc and the blight on civilization.
The W C T U met at Mrs C W Palmer home last Friday for officer elections. Luke Wallace was elected president Helen Calhoun became corresponding secretary Helen Gable was chosen recording secretary and Mrs Clay treasurer. Eight delegates were elected to attend the W C T U convention.
A partial sale indicates a business transfer to R. T. Moore. The owner insists all partners settle accounts immediately to close the business at once.
Editors know many secrets about society from drinkers to walkers of the lawful line and the reforming gaze of law. They prefer to publish only what is safe for reading at home, hoping to avoid scandal while upholding the public interest.
Students prepare for the new term as San residents order books and the school building is cleaned painted and set for opening. The library has been updated with new volumes to meet state requirements while Prof Engeart and assistants pledge to support a banner year encouraging all parents to ensure their children attend daily.
Fire at COBA destroyed a barn and a store dwelling west of it and a nearby barn south of the store. J B Franklin and others lost stock and furniture as flames spread despite water soaking. The Elm tree perished and wind toward the southwest limited further damage though several buildings survived with heroic efforts.
A gentle rain from Thursday night into Friday soaked the ground, delivering about three inches of moisture. The fall pasture is recovering and should provide ample grazing for stock, with land now turning green after recent showers.
Mr and Mrs Harry Philips made a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs W J Phillips in Kirksville.
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