Uncle Reuben's Letter on Maine Politics and 1912 Race
The letter reviews Maine politics with Republicans favored and Democrats fading. It mentions Bourbon Burleigh and Wilson, Dixon, Roosevelt, and electoral stakes in New York and New Jersey, hinting at party shifts and the 1912 presidential outlook amid a Mexican issue under debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Reubhaint
Wilson
Syracuse
N. Y
Gov. Dix
Woodrow
New York
Mebby
New Jersey
Hisself
Roosevelt
Mexico
We Will Bring Canada Into The Panama Canal Debate
Reuben Hardscrabble suggests a bold policy move to force Canada into the canal issue. He argues the Dominion will adapt to American approaches and coerce participation if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buil
Panama Canal
Old Dominion of Canada
Reuben
Local butcher promises top quality meat and guaranteed price
D. B. Gooch advertises a steady supply of pork beef and mutton with the claim that they kill the best the country affords and offer guaranteed quality and price, inviting customers to choose the best at their place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Gooch
Anti Single Tax convention elects two in Linneus
Chas. I. Grice and Preston P. Melton were elected township committee men for Enterprise precinct. Rev. G. A. Hudson of Brookfield will address citizens on the Single Tax Amendment at Prairie Seminary school-house Thursday night the 26th. Citizens urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Chas. I. Grice
Preston P. Melton
Enterprise Precinct
G. A. Hudson
Brookfield
Prairie Seminary School
Hudson
C. I. Grice
P. P. Melton
Selling Shetland ponies from Mrs Jenkins herd
I am closing out at reduced prices my herd of Shetland ponies from Mrs M R Jenkins. Located in Chillicothe or Browning.
Cross Roads Community Notes Weekly Visit Recaps
Rev. Camel preached at Cross Roads Monday night. Mr and Mrs Geo Pipes visited John Jones Sunday. Mr and Mrs Cleve Jennings left Tuesday for the council. Mr and Mrs J H Tharp visited Dave Jennings Sunday. Mr and Mrs Webb Pipes and family visited John Jones Sunday. Mrs W I Langdon returned home Sunday from a visit with her daughter Mrs M Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camel
Cross Roads
Geo. Pipes
John Jones
Cleve Jennings
Council
J. H. Tharp
Dave Jennings
Mrs. Webb Pipes
W. I. Langdon
M. Houser
Drayage Advertisement by W M Hicks
Draying services offered by W M Hicks promising prompt careful service after purchasing the dray. Local ad emphasizes readiness to provide reliable transport and hauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hicks
Brookfield Visitors and Sunday Guests Reported
South Sullivan notes W. E. Duckworth and son visited Brookfield on Sunday. W. J. Fords were here with Cora as guests of Paul Shatto. John W. Taylor returned home, and John Morgan with his wife spent Sunday with Lawrence Fulton and wife. A. M. Bundridge is slowly recovering from an abscess on his right lung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Fords
Cora
Paul Shatto
John Morgan
Lawrence Fulton
A. M. Bundridge
Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Fair
J L Lynch and family spent Sunday in Browning with relatives. Miss Dean Seaplan returned from Macon. J S Jacobs and wife went to Brookfield for the wife’s arm dressing. W P Nickell dismissed school at Bandridge due to illness. Mrs M R Jenkins of Chillicothe tended farm business last week. Mrs Ida Stevenson Norman Stevenson and Mrs Nannie Conkler of Marce line visited J B Chittum family. A number attended the Purdin street fair Saturday for a large crowd and fine exhibits. Joseph Mairs and son Van with G W Brumbaugh E C Fisher Lawrence Fulton Russell Franklin and Chas Purdin visited Milan Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lynch
Browning
Dean Seaplan
Macon
Ida Stevenson
Norman Stevenson
Nannie Conkler
Marceline
J. B. Chittum
Joseph Mairs
Van
G. W. Brumbaugh
E. C. Fisher
Lawrence Fulton
Russell Franklin
Chas. Purdin
Milan
Coal Prices and Availability Advertised by Wm. Harvey
Wm. Harvey offers a full stock of coal and promises constant availability. Customers are invited to inquire for current prices and selections.
Purdin Items and Local Events in Unionville
Roy Hale of Unionville visited his parents here with Del Smith and wife returning Sunday from Kansas. Pauline Cotter visited Mary Trumbo in town Sunday. Cecil Cassity begins building a new residence in the north part of town. D B Hunter and Browning family were in town Sunday by auto. Church of Christ meetings closed Sunday night with good attendance. Rev Bowles of Armstrong Missouri preached at the M E church on Sunday and night on his new circuit. Street fair held Friday and Saturday with rain Friday reducing Friday attendance. Saturday mild weather drew a large agriculture crowd and generated much comment. Brown ing Cornet Band performed in a garbled section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowles
Armstrong
M. E
Jet Gatarday
Teraibad Seca Hainion
Bradley & Pound Merry-Go-Round Delights Local Crowd
A lively two day event featured the Bradley and Pound merry-go-round providing wholesome amusement for younger attendees, delivering clean entertainment and a festive atmosphere for the state crowd.
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Bradley & Pound
Bargains on Standard Pianos at Lantz and Glaze
Lantz and Glaze advertise two standard pianos available at genuine bargain prices with an invitation to drop in and view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantz & Glaze
Local Notables and Visits Stir Northeast Linn Community
Perry Christian on the sick list. Herman Knifong traveled to St. Louis Monday with a load of sheep. Henry Thuchum and wife visited I. J. McCollum's family Sunday. Gertrude McCollum teaching the Hill region visited home folks Saturday. Frank Cattey and wife with Mrs. Susie Jones and children visited Otho Clapp's Sunday. Miss Lucy Emberton of Green City visited her cousins Mrs. I. J. McCollum and Mrs. F. M. Cattey the past week. Uncle Bill Perry McCollum and wife, visiting relatives, returned to Garden City Kan. Monday.
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Herman Knifong
St. Louis
Gertrude McCollum
Frank Cattey
Susie Jones
Lucy Emberton
Green City
I. J. McCollum
F. M. Cattey
Bill Perry McCollum
Garden City
Kan
Grain Wanted by C A Talbott Co Representative
J W Jones seeks all grain and seeds for sale on behalf of the C A Talbott Grain Co offering immediate pricing. Interested sellers are asked to see him at the appointed place for quotes and sale arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Talbott Grain Co
J. W. Jones
Progressive party nominates Sullivan County slate
At a Saturday meeting in Milan in the circuit court room the Progressive party committee nominated a county ticket led by Captain Burris of Kansas City, the lieutenant governor candidate, and Judge Sell of Kansas City spoke to rally supporters as the group planned a future campaign launch.
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Progressive Party
Sullivan County
Circuit Court Room
Milan
C. D. Busick
Osgood
Capt. Burris
Kansas City
Judge Sell Also
Annual Bank Meeting Notice for Peoples Bank Browning Mo
Notice to stockholders to attend the Peoples Bank of Browning Missouri annual meeting at the banking house on Thursday October 31 at 2 pm for election of a board of directors and other business. Attendance by proxy allowed. S. L. Gibson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Bank of
Browning
S. L. Gibson
Secy
Obituary of Emily Jane Sevier Pipes
Emily Jane Sevier Pipes, born 1830 in Boone County Missouri, moved to Sullivan County early. She married Anderson Pipes about 1852, had three children, two sons Sherman and A H Pipes. She joined Baptist then Christian church, died September 23 at 10 am after illness. funeral by Rev Potter at Mt Zion churchyard.
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Emily Jane Sevier
Boone County
Missouri
Sullivan County
Anderson Pipes
Sherman Pipes
A. H. Pipes
Sherman
Baptist Church
Christian Church
A GOOD RUN WITH 108 MILE TRIP IN 5 HOURS
Tuesday morning J. B. Harmon Jas Shipley Alvin and John Gable left Excelsior Springs at 6 30 in Mr Shipley's Overland auto and reached their destination at 12 05. The 108 mile journey took 5 hours 35 minutes with Harmon driving and the others noting he "burns up the roads."
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J. B. Harmon
Jas. Shipley and Son
Alvin
John Gable
Excelsior Springs
Mr. Shipley
Overland Auto
Mr. Harmon
Linn County Anti Single Tax Association Formed
The Linneus opera house hosted a mass meeting to organize the Linn County Anti-Single Tax Association. Temporary chair Alex Brinkley presided while C. E. Kelley was elected chairman, D. B. Ormiston secretary, and Geo. W. Martin treasurer. Major A. W. Mullins and Senator Fields spoke on the issue. Mullins and Martin drafted resolutions that drew over 300 signatures and raised $75 in subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linneus
Linn County
Alex Brinkley
C. E. Kelley
D. B. Ormiston
Geo. W. Martin
A. W. Mullins
Senator Fields of
Browning
Messrs. Mullins
Martin
Public Speaking Fund Boosts County Interest
A committee of two members per township was appointed to organize a countywide speaking fund drive. County committeemen from the Democrat, Progressive and Republican parties were asked to assist in boosting support for the cause.
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Linn County
Progressive campaign opens with Norton's Brookfield speech
H E Myers Linn county Progressive chairman announces Governor Bert D Nortons will speak in Brookfield Saturday night September 28 inviting all Progressives and the public. The visit is likely his only Linn county address during the campaign and supporters are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Myers
Progressive Party
Linn County
Bert D. Nortons
Missouri
Brookfield
Nortoni
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Pipes
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Pipes thank friends for kindness during the illness and death of their mother.
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Mrs
Sherman Pipes
William Shepherd of Roger Makes Office Visit
William Shepherd of Roger conducted a business call at the office during his visit on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Shepherd
Roger
Personally Conducted rail trips to California with reduced fares
L T Wykuff, ticket agent for the Burlington Route, promotes specially selected conductors for the trip to California. He urges travel between September 25 and October 10 for greatly reduced tickets to the far west and northwest, inviting readers to contact the office to arrange details.
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California
L. T. Wykuff
Burlington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Browning, Missouri
Joseph Nickell
Browning, Mo
South Sullivan
W. E. Duckworth and Son
John W. Taylor
J. S. Jacobs
W. P. Nickell
Purdin
COAL
Wm. Harvey
Roy Hale
Unionville
del Smith
Kansas
Pauline Cotter
Mary Trumbo
Cecil Cassity
D. B. Hunter
Family of
Our City
Church of Christ
Northeast
Linn
Perry Christian
Henry Thuchum
Grain
Portland
Guy Adams
Mgr
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