Pioneer Lady Mary Devol Hubler Dies at 88 in Sullivan County
Mary Elizabeth Devol Hubler died September 11 1930 aged 88 years 2 months and 25 days born near Nelsonville Ohio June 16 1842 She moved with husband John Fredrick Hubler to Sullivan County Missouri in 1868 and lived 62 years in the same home She helped organize rural schools taught there and joined the Christian Church at age 15 Survived by two daughters Mrs Ovida Knifong Chillicothe Mo and Mrs Alden Knifong Browning Mo son Rollo A Hubler Porterville California twelve grandchildren six great grandchildren Funeral services were held Friday at North Salem conducted by Rev J E Rudloff.
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Mary Elizabeth Devol
Richmond
Mary F. Devol
Nelsonville
Ohio
John Fredrick Hubler
Sullivan Co
Ovida Knifong
Chillicothe
Aldennifong
Browning
Rollo A. Hubler
Porterville
California
John ‘Devol Hubler
North Salem
Rev
J. E. Rudloff
For Sale Timothy Seed Prices Set in Purdin
Timothy seed offered by L. N. Haley of Purdin Missouri at two prices, two dollars and fifty cents and two dollars seventy five cents per bushel.
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Timothy
L. N. Haley
Purdin, Mo
Meeting At Knifong Grove Guides Protracted Services
The protracted gathering at Knifong Grove led by Revs. Rudloff and Crawford began Tuesday night with large crowds at each service. The meeting continues Sunday and invites all to attend, with the two ministers described as untiring workers aiming to do much good for the Master.
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Knifong Grove
Rudloff
Crawford
North Salem cemetery fencing meeting Sept 20
All parties interested in the North Salem cemetery are requested to come and bring dinner on Sept 20 and to make arrangements for fencing the cemetery by order of Com.
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North Salem
Lightning Burns Farm In Electrical Storm Fire
Neighbors aided L. G. Taylor of east of Cora after a recent electrical storm struck his barn. The blaze destroyed the barn, several hundred bushels of oats, farm machinery, harness, his son's car, sheep, a jack and nephew's pony, plus corn and hay. He had $300 insurance on the barn with no contents coverage after allowing the policy to lapse in July. About fourteen locals helped construct a new barn last week.
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L. G. Taylor
Grateful Acknowledgment of Kindness
A person expresses deep gratitude for the kindness shown by others, thanking them for support and generosity in a warm, personal note.
Dr Palm Glasses Offer in Chillicothe
Daily glasses available in Chillicothe with Monday excluded from every workday. Guaranteed quality framed by low prices and accessible service.
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Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Brown ing Croquet Club Elects Officers
The Brown ing Croquet Club organized on Saturday afternoon with Scott Browning as president and James Buswell as secretary and treasurer. The club, with about twenty five members, meets day and night on their new grounds, attracting many players and visitors as the grounds improve and lighting enhances the popular venue.
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Browning Croquet Club
Scott Browning
James Buswell
Coal Prices In Iowa And Illinois Advertised
Coal advertised at live and let live prices with contact methods for L. C. Lantz and R. A. Glaze before purchase.
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Iowa
Illinois
L. C. Lantz
R. A
Slats Diary of a Mischief Run Through A Week
Slats records a week of outings with friends to Elsys party where ice cream and cake were enjoyed. He notes a berguler scare at home, a church incident, swatter trade, history lesson humor, Elsy's dating choice remark, Jane's dig, and teasing Rodney Ellis about baths and nail care.
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Jake
Pug
Elsys
Saterday
Chirch
Yung Man
Slimy
Evrybuddy
Ike Cleopetry
Hellin Troy
Lessin
Cickens
Nero
Seesar
Wensday
Elsy
Sum
Enny Fellas
Jane
Enny
Rodney Ellis
Evry
Community Building Rummage and Food Sale Success
The Civil Club reports a well attended rummage and food sale last Saturday. net proceeds around $40. Members aim to build a community building and seek cooperation from the entire community.
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Civil Club
Social Event Honors Mrs. Roy Dunlap Birthday
Last Thursday night about 8 o'clock the Diggers Sunday school class and friends gathered at the Pipes homes to celebrate Mrs. Roy Dunlap's birthday while visiting relatives. Many neighbors attended. music, contests, and a large birthday cake with 42 candles were noted. The gathering ended with flowers, cakes, and fruit salad on the front lawn.
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Diggers
Geo. A. Pipes
Chas. W. Pipes
Roy Dunlap
A. C Brinkley
Ray Pipes
Chas. Swearergen
Lester Lawrence
Alva Franklin
Mary Spencer
Lissie Havens
Elva
Colon Christy
Marine Pipes
Curt Pipes
Cora Sargent
Vera and
Clarence
Everett
Bernice
Lois
Vivian
Hartwell
Glen Franklin
Alden Marley
Clifford Foster
Bob Gramlin
Forda Christy
Community guests listed at Tucker Westfall Franklin event
The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Westfall, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tucker and their sons DeVon and Edwin, as part of a local community event.
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W. H. Tucker
Glen Westfall
Frank Tucker
Parsonage Wedding Unites Ivan Cable and Velma Milhoan
Sunday Sept 7 at Rothville parsonage Ivan Cable and Velma Milhoan wed after a dinner visit from Mr and Mrs Robert Cattey. Ivan, son of Roy Cable of Winigan, works in the family mercantile business. Velma Milhoan, banker J W Milhoan’s daughter, assists at the Winigan bank and is popular among local youth. The couple to begin married life amid warm expectations.
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Rothville
Ivan Cable
Velma Milhoan
Robert Cattey
Near Browning
Sumner
Cable
Roy Cable
Winigan
Ivan
Miss Milhoan
J. W. Milhoan
W. W. Clay
Lambert Family Reunion at Browning Park
The Lambert family and relatives are invited to a basket dinner at the city park in Browning on Sunday September 28.
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Lambert
Browning
Dr Palm Glasses Sale at Stanley Hotel Milan
Dr Palm announces a two day glasses sale at the Stanley Hotel Milan on September 29 and 30. Guaranteed glasses offered at low prices. Morday and Tuesday dates indicate scheduling.
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Dr. Palm
Stanley Hotel
Milan
Cora to Face Browning Red Sox in Sunday Doubleheader
A doubleheader is set on Browning diamond for Sunday September 21 between Cora and the Browning Red Sox. The prior Sunday game was rained out. Browning will start with Hill and Hubbell on the mound, Hedberg will pitch the second game with Hubbell catching.
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Browning Diamond
Cora
Browning Red Sox
Browning
Hill
Hubbell
Hedberg
Kansas City
Wes Gibson Attains 77 On Last Sunday
Uncle Dave Gibson turned seventy seven last Sunday and remains spry enough to work on his farm. He farms Jersey cows and is currently cutting corn for winter feed. Neat country home and many friends wish him many more anniversaries.
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Wes
Dave Gibson
Cemetery Notice Calls Attendance at Sept 21 Session
Notice to all Schreck cemetery attendees to be present at 2 30 Sunday Sept 21 by order of Committee.
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Schreck
Entertained Mr and Mrs Guy Adams at home
A Sunday one o'clock dinner at the Adams residence featured Mrs Josie Jones assisting in service. Guests included Mr and Mrs H H Dunkin, Mr and Mrs M P Brassfield and Annabel Atkins, Mr and Mrs J D Lay and daughter Ruth, Mr and Mrs L W Hummel, Mrs Hinda Rush, and Mrs Josie Jones.
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Guy Adams
Josie Jones
H. H. Dunkin
M. P. Brassfield
Annabel Atkins
J. D. Lay
Ruth
L. W. Hummel
Hinda Rush
Trade We Have Town Properties for Farms Calhoun and Thornton
A notice offers town properties in exchange for farms and mentions Calhoun and Thornton as reference points for the proposed trade. The brief invites interest from potential exchangers and outlines no firm closing details.
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Calhoun
Thornton
Local P. E. O. Chapter Meets for School Day Program
The P. E. O. Chapter hosted Mrs. Jennie Epperson last Wednesday. Members enjoyed a program by Mrs. Hinda Rush, Mrs. B. H. Peterson and Mrs. W. H. Dickinson with a school girl dress theme. Guy Adams and Peterson won the Spelling school and Essay Contest. Social hour followed with guests Iva Carr, Brassfield, J. N. Neet and Wm. Sigrist. Hostess served a two course lap luncheon.
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Jennie Epperson
Hinda Rush
B. H. Peterson
W. H. Dickinson
Guy Adams
Iva Carr
M. P. Brassfield
J. N. Neet
Wm. Sigrist
Mitchells Host Brantners During Sept Dinner Visit
Mr and Mrs Leon Mitchell of near North Salem hosted dinner Thursday September 11 at their home in honor of Mr and Mrs Wayne Brantner of Ponca City Oklahoma visiting relatives and friends in the area.
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Leon Mitchell
Near North Salem
Wayne Brantner
Ponca City
Okla
Family Reunion at Harris Home August 27
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harris and children in Green City and Browning area family members gathered. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. J. Elmer White, Mrs. Nell Williams, Mrs. Lucile Williams and baby, Mrs. Mamie Gooch, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Shouse with son from Brookfield. All enjoyed this happy occasion.
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J. W. Harris
J. Elmer White
Green City
Nell Williams
Lucile Williams
Mamie Gooch
Herbert Hamilton
Browning
A. L. Shouse
Brookfield
Saturday Night Storm Ravages Hayricks and Farms
A severe Saturday night storm damaged hayricks, barns, and corn across Linneus and nearby areas. Lightning struck multiple structures while cars and horses were involved in an accident near Noel Bennett's home. no fatalities reported though injuries occurred. The storm ended a record heat wave and spurred renewed work on fall sowing and pasture recovery.
Community Sale Announced for Saturday at Campbell Carter
Auctioneers Campbell and Carter invite all locals to bring stock hogs horses cows furniture and clothing to the community sale this Saturday. Readiness and turnout encouraged as vendors prepare items for auction.
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Campbell and Carter
Bananas Bite: Tarantula Suspected in Salem Injury
Mrs. Scott Brantner of North Salem was stung while handling bananas at a store. Dr. Baker treated her hand before she was taken to Kirksville hospital where the finger was treated. A tarantula in the banana bunch is suspected. She is reported to be improving.
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Noel Bennett
George Jones
T. W. McCollum
North Salem
Elbert Jones
James Cleeton
Mr. McCollum
Jones
Scott Brantner
Baker
Winigan
Brantner
Kirksville
Glasses Offered by Dr Hanna at Owl Drug Store
Exclusive optometrist service by Dr Hanna available at Owl Drug Store on Friday afternoon and Saturday September 26 and 27 for eyeglasses and eye care.
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Hanna
Owl Drug Store
George Jones Injured in Wreck Near City
George Jones was injured in a Tuesday afternoon wreck involving Lee Brantner and Will Cordray after they tied Brantner’s horse to Cordray’s wagon while returning home from business in the city. The report notes they reached the low area before details trail off.
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George Jones
Lee Brantner
Will Cordray
Friendly Trees and the Value of Timber in Linn County
The piece argues for preserving windbreaks and timber on Linn County farms. It cites wind protection for crops and livestock, cooling breezes from nearby woods, and more rain showers near timber areas. It warns against unnecessary cutting of mature trees and urges maintaining forests to prevent soil erosion and improve long term returns.
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Linn County
Futhermore
U. S. Weather Bureau
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G. A. Pipes
Milhoan
Lambert Reunion
Red Sox
STORM
Hayricks
van Mairs
James Pipes
Roger
Field Kenley
Lee Shepherd
Linneus
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