Prosecuting Attorney and Sheriff praised for bootlegger crackdown
The Milan Republican lauds Prosecuting Attorney Wattenbarger and Sheriff J S Shaw for efforts against bootleggers and criminals. It asserts they are starting to break the gang and aims to reach higher criminals, urging county support for their efficient, vigilant leadership and ongoing organization. Local real estate transfers and deeds follow with names and dollar amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattenbarger
J. S. Shaw
Sheckies
Shaw
Mr. Wattenbarger
Milan
Weber Wagons Special at Osborn's Until Sept 30
Special sale on Weber wagons at Osborn's running from today through Saturday Sept 30. A three inch wagon priced at 65 dollars and a two and three quart inch wagon at 62.50 dollars. Mention this paper when you buy.
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WEBER
Osborn’s
Osborn’s Fromm
Obituary: Robert L. Schrock 1843 1911 Enid Resident
Robert Lee Schrock died Thursday September 1 1911 at 3 o clock. Born December 31 1843 at Rumney Missouri he moved to Emann county near Browning in 1843 and later to Enid in 1896. He joined the M E Church in 1848 and was a lifelong Christian and churchman. He married Lucy Marrow at Laclede Missouri and they had three sons two of whom died in infancy Roy lives at the family home. He had been in ill health for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Schrock
Rumney
Eman
Missouri
Browning
Enid
M. E. Church
Lucy Marrow
Laclede
Roya
Mr. Schrock
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending September
Real estate transfers for the week ending September are listed per the Higgins & Co. books. The notices document transfers of properties, with names of buyers and sellers, locations, and corresponding dates recorded in the transfer ledger.
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Higgins
Missouri State Fair Seeks Enterants for Stock and Corn Budging
Farmers' sons may enter Live Stock or Corn judging contests at the Missouri State Fair. Send name and application to Secretary John T. Stinson in Sedalia. Live Stock offers 16 prizes totaling 225 dollars including a 59 dollar scholarship. Corn judging offers 11 prizes totaling 190 dollars including a 50 dollar scholarship. Contestants must report Oct 2 at 8:00 or 10:00 A.M. with age and college-attendance restrictions.
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John T. Stinson
Sedalia
Death of Minnie B Cotter at 37 after lingering illness
Minnie B Cotter died August 26 1911 after weeks of illness aged 37 years 1 month 21 days She left a mother three brothers and five sisters Funeral services were held at Rev Smiths home and she was buried in Elmwood Cemetery Pe Magee Mississippi in the care of I C C F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie B. Cotter
Rev. Smith
Minnie Oxley Laclede loss mourned in note
Relatives from outside the county attended the funeral of Minnie Oxley including Mrs M J Oxley of Kansas City and Oma Abbott of Chillicothe plus Mr and Mrs W A Safreed of Brunswick. The verse reflects sorrow and hope of a reunion in the afterlife.
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M. J. Oxley
Kansas
City
Ruvia
Oma Abbott
Chillicothe
W. A. Safreed
Brunswick
Minnie
Laclede
Bootleggers Faring Badly in Court Told by Prosecutor
Prosecuting Attorney J. M. Wattenbarger reports strong action this term with three cases tried, two convictions and a hung jury. Auster Morris jailed eight months for selling liquor without license, William Shaw convicted on three counts and jailed six months with fines, Granda Payne hung jury. Attys for Morris and Shaw seek new hearing, then appeal if needed.
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J. M.wattenbarger
Auster Morris
William Shaw
Granda Payne
Morris and
Shaw
Milan Stantard
Osborn's Ad Offers Wagons At Set Prices
Limited sale today lists a two and three quarter inch wagon for 62 50 and a 65 option. Readers are encouraged to mention this paper when purchasing.
Farmers Store Announces Final Day for Settlements
Notice to all persons with due bills or owing for goods on approval to settle by the 23rd, signaling the last day of business for the present owner.
Two Big Ball Games Set at Purdin Street Fair
Browning faces Purdin on Sept 29 and Linneus plays Purdin on Sept 30 at the street fair. Both teams have strengthened for fast ball with admission set at 25 cents.
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Purdin Street Fair
Browning
Purdin
Linneus
Local Social Notes Highlight Brookfield and Laredo Visits
Jackson Mississippi reports Dollie Moore visiting Brookfield on Sunday. Will Falconer took a business trip to Laredo on Thursday. Mr and Mrs O M Phillips were seen trading in Shadter Saturday. Roy Gooch hosted at Mr Canada's on Sunday. Ralph Kimbrough joined Miss Sylvia Phillips and Mrs Garcia Tharp with Miss Bertha Morris calling.
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Will Falconer
Laredo
O. M. Phillips
Roy Gooch
Mr. Canada’s
Ralph Kimbrough
Sylvia Phillips
Local Notices From Jackson Township Meeting and Visitations
Mrs Falconers Monday activity noted. Waldo Bogard leaves Thursday for Fayette to attend College this fall and winter. Frank Silver of Letham Washington visits relatives in Jackson township. Revival to begin at Morris Chapel on the 25th with Rev Henry of Linneus preaching. Jackson township teachers meet at Jackson center with ten teachers present. Supt. Martin of the Browning High School spoke on Agriculture in our Schools, very interesting.
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Frank Silver
Letham, Wash
Jackson Township
Morris Chapel
Henry
Linneus
Jackson Center
South Sullivan Neighbors and Local Happenings
A report from South Sullivan notes attendance at a Roger Sunday ball game. Mr and Mrs James Hatfield of Linneus visited J B Chittum and family. Lige Baker and Kenneth returned from St Louis after Kenneth's eye injury. Clarence Lantz escaped unharmed when his team bolted near the Purdin hills. Uncle Jake Watson went to Browning. Noah Cotter builds a cement cave. Emmet Gray enjoys suitable weather for fox hunting. G Barrows tends a peach crop. Nellie Johnson leaves for Geneva Nebraska to visit friends and attend a show in Brookfield.
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Roger
James Hatfield
Linneus
J. B. Chittum
Lige Baker
Kenneth
St. Louis
Clarence Lantz
Purdin Hills
Clarence
Jake Watson
Browning
New Jewelry and Watches at Healy's Auction
New goods arrive with up-to-date watches and jewelry at Healy's. The sale highlights fresh stock and desirable timepieces in a concise shop display.
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Healy’s
Cassitys Hotel and Cafe Serves Purdin Courteous Trade
In Purdin Cassitys Hotel and Cafe is praised for courteous honest service amid rising business. Claud Godsey survived a Saturday night buggy accident when a branch overflowed and carried the rig downstream while his horses escaped. R J Hicks appeared in Milan court earlier this week.
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Purdin
Cassity
Claud Godsey
Sam Johnson
Claud
R. J. Hicks
Milan
Smith
Publication Order in Linn County Divorce Case 1911
In Linn County Missouri Wyatte G Brookshier sues Nancy V Brookshier for divorce. The court orders publication and requires Nancy to answer by December term. Notice published in Browning Leader-Record for four weeks. Clerk J D McCleod certifies and seals the order.
Linn County Probate Court Notice of Estate Sale
In the Linn County Missouri probate matter of Sydney M. Carter deceased administrator H F Carter seeks an order to sell part or all real estate to pay unpaid debts. The court orders publication in the county newspaper for four weeks and notice to heirs, with a deadline before the next term on November 48.
Sale of Real Estate in Fannie Ogle Estate Ordered
In Linn County court on September 5 1911 an order directs sale of sufficient real estate of the late Fannie Ogle to satisfy debts. Heirs in Linn County are notified to show cause by November 18 1911 otherwise an order will be issued. Notice published four weeks in a local newspaper. Arthur L. Pratt Clerk Judge.
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State OF
Missouri
OF Linn
Arthur L. Pratt
Linneus
Said County
Lianeus
Wanted Agents And Solicitors On Commission Or Salary
Wanted agents and solicitors on commission or salary for information see C. A. Lantz Browning Missouri.
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C. A. Lantz
Browning, Mo
Township Receipts Centered at Local Office
The township emphasizes its local office as the headquarters for all receipts and related tasks, arguing that residents can complete this work at home more cheaply than sending it elsewhere.
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Browning, Missouri
Joseph Nickell
Harriett S. Heflion
South Sullivan
Noah Cotter
Emmet Gray
Fox Hunt
G. Barrows
Nellie Johnson
Geneva
Nebr
J. R. McFarren
J. W. Jacobs
Brookfield
Art Wall Paper Mills
Chicago
J. Roy Mairs
Propr
Circuit Court
Laman
County OF Linn
Wyatt G. Brookshier
Plaintiff
Nancy V. Brookstier
Hiss
Fields
Nancy V. Brookshier
Browning Leader-Record
Lion
J. D. McCleod
Circuit Court of
Linn County
R. S
State OF Missouri
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