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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1920

Page

4

Partition suit in Missouri targets multiple Ross heirs

The Missouri circuit court at Potosi issues public notice and summons in a partition suit against Lee Ross Cora Ross Martha Ross Mary Ross Pearl Ross and others. The case seeks division of 170 acres in Section 1 Township 36 North Range 2 East and related parcels with non residents to be served by publication. A July 9 190 publication date appears with next August term set for court actions.

Joshus Wigger Gideoy Wigger Lee Rose Cora Ross Martha Ross Mary Ross Pearl Ross Greetyou Bion Streelt Court Washington County Missouri Lee Ross Feari Ross Towit Rachel Raspic Sidney Wigger Lee Rosas State of Circuit Court Aaid Publiceion Plaiutite Potosi Washington Creswell Joe. Ceesswell

Teachers Examinations to be Held August 6 and 7 1920

The regular Teachers Examination will take place at the Public School building in Forest on Friday and Saturday August 6 and 7, 1920. All teachers seeking certificates should attend. First day subjects run from eight in the morning to six in the evening with breaks. second day covers Civil Government to Adv History. Burwell Fox, County Superintendent of Schools.

Tescher Forest U. S Burwell Fox

Notice of Final Settlement for Thomas H B Paul Estate

Executor Joan FF Evans announces intent to make final settlement of the estates of Thomas H B Paul deceased at the next Probate term in Potosi Missouri beginning on the second Monday in August 1020.

Thomas H. B. Paul Washington County Missouri Potosi Joan FF Evans

Mambiage Licenses and Gries Gameeate Brief

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mambiage licenses and Gries gameeate with unclear context. No clear persons dates or organizations readable. Summary captures the bald phrases as a placeholder item from the damaged source.

Ward and Simmons promote Boy Scout Camp dedication

Équire J F Ward of Kendale and Mo H M Simmons director of Boy Scout Camp Roosevelt at that place worked up interest in the dedication on Saturday evening October 7th. Maj Simmons inaugurates the Boy Scout movement in America. Firmin Parker and Herman Scots, threshing crew members near Hillsboro, were killed by lightning on July 7th as a barn shelter collapsed during a storm. Three others were badly shocked and two horses died. Wheat prices declined with the threshers touring the region, bringing the market down from recent highs. The Inland market sits around two dollars a bushel, hinting at cheaper bread ahead. Ice workers at Potos demanded five dollars for unloading ice. owner A L Smith kept the old rate after letting the workers go. Rev J T Ford of Ironton reported nine additions to the Baptist church and plans to finish the church building. Clarence Trokey of Cadet arrived home July 27 with an Army discharge after three years service. he is among the locality’s last soldiers to return. The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a general rate increase for railroads to offset wage hikes, with a 20 percent passenger increase slated to take effect before September, affecting roundtrips from Potos to St Louis.

J. F. Ward Kendale H. M. Simmons Roceevelt Maj. Simmons America Firmin Parker Herman Scots C. M. Stephenson Hillsboro Clarence Trokey Cadet

Primary Election Results Vote Nominates County Ticket

With eleven precincts heard, Republicans nominate county slate for state offices including Representative Chas A Young Sheriff C J Richeson Assessor I F Ellis Treasurer N F Robinson Prosecuting Attorney W A Cooper Surveyor M Agnew County Judge 2d dist W J Bave Spencer carried the county for Senator Meejimeey for Governor Democratic nominations lean toward Long and Atchison Farms for Governor lead heavily in Potosi

Retourna Chas A. Young C. J. Richeson FE. Ellis N. F. Robinson W.A Cooper M. Agnew W. J. Baveno Spencer Meejimeey There Oices Long Atchison Potosi

Irondale Notes and Local Updates

Irondale reports regular rains improving crops. Mr J J Mallow a prominent resident died July 24 aged years leaving a widow two daughters and one grandchild. Alfred Nizon is reported very ill with pneumonia. Fred Lewis visited home recently. Nellie and Vada Mumphrey expect a reception at home. The Smith brothers have new motorized legs ready for work.

J J Mallow Aia Bie Alfred Nizon Ja Pagemonia Fred Lewis Nellie Vada Mumphrey Smith Brothers

Caledonia Visits and Local Happenings Brief

Ernest Johnson and daughter Beulah of Monteres, Nye County, are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs M Johnson. Mrs Levy Lucas and daughter Mary of Palatka Florida visit at the Johnson home. The Potosi baseball team defeated us 4 to 6. A stork brought a boy to Mr and Mrs Emmett Bean on July 9. Baye made a business trip to St Louis last week. Miss Ruby Farmer returned home from studying at Columbia Missouri.

Ernest Johnson Beulah Monteres Neynolde County M. Johnson Mre Levy Lucas Mary Palatka Florida Potosi Tom Stork Emmett Bean Baye St. Louis Ruby Farmer Thie Place Columbia

Lumber Hauling Contract Seeks Bidders Near Palmer

Teams are wanted to haul lumber from the mill two miles north of Palmer to Potosi Missouri. Price is 61400 per 1000 feet for a 16 mile haul. Apply at the mill or to T. F. Blount in Potosi.

Palmer Potos Yellow Ying T. F. Blount Potosi

Belgrade Couple Wed in July 15 1920 Ceremony

Daniel W. Sullivan and Miss Matilda N. Robinson of Belgrade were married at the bride’s home on Sunday July 15 1920 at 11 o clock with Rev Forsyth officiating. Forty seven guests attended and a wedding dinner followed. The couple will reside in Belgrade where Sullivan is a blacksmith.

Daniel W. Sullivan Matilda N. Robinson Belgrade Forsyth Caledonia Richard Robinson Dan Sulivan Bismarck St. Louis St Francois A. W. Buckley Elvins W. 8. Howard Elgrade

Notice to Teachers Washington County Meeting

Notice to Teachers. The annual meeting of the teachers of Washington County will be held in Potosi at the rebuilt house on August 19. A program will be published later. BURWELL FOX, County Superintendent of Schools.

Washington County Potosi Burwhll Fox

Notice to debtors appears in fragmented notice

Debtors who acknowledge debts to the undersigned are urged to call promptly. contact details appear garbled but indicate a personal pressure to settle. The notice uses archaic spelling and a curt tone, signaling a demand for payment without further instruction.

For Sale Items From a Local 1910s Classified Page

A jumble of sale notices includes a gentle work mule offered via J. Burton in Cadet Missouri, extra thoroughbred Jersey pigs priced at 124 per head mailed to PF bor 178 Potosi, and a two story house for sale in Potosi with concrete walks large lot and outbuildings built ten years ago two blocks from schools. Also a help wanted for a team or auto with bond to sell Watkins home and farm products offering 1000 to 66000 yearly income with county territory open written to J HK Watkins Co Dept 116 Woosa Mibo.

Bor Potosi Potos Bee H. B. Blount Watkins J. HK. Watkins Co Wioosa Mibo

Big Picnic at St Joseph’s Church Aug Picnic

A large community picnic will be held Saturday Aug 7 at TIM for the benefit of St Joseph’s Catholic Church. The church building is under repair for the parish centennial in September. Booths amusements and a meal will be served by the ladies. Speakers will discuss road improvements for Aston and Kingston townships and seek input for better results.

Tim Kingston

Obituary: Jacob J. Mallow of Irondale Dies at 65

Jacob J. Mallow died at his Irondale Missouri home July 24 1920 after a two year illness aged 65 years 23 days He was born July 1 1851 in Mill Springs Wayne County Missouri His parents Philip and Martha Mallow died in his youth He married Kate M Middleton in 1885 and they had two daughters Myrtle Mallow and Grace L Bebineon He is survived by his wife two daughters a grandson Ivan Ray Rebincop a sister Mrs Jon Gollacher and many relatives The funeral was conducted by Rev John B Ellie and he rests at Big River Cemetery Irondale Missouri

Jacob J. Mallow Irondale Mr. Mallow Mill Springs Wayne County Philip and Marthe Mallow Kate M. Middleton Hopewell Thie Anion Mies Myrtle M. Mallow Mre Grace L. Bebin Aes Ivan Ray Rebincop Jon Gollacher John B. Eliie Caledonia Big River J. E. Elite

Probate Court Settlement Docket for August term 1929

Probate Court of Washington County Missouri lists annual and final settlements due from executors administrators guardians and curators at the Potos city courthouse starting Monday August second, 1929. Names include H Casey J Maclay M E Rhodes Caroline Harris John F Evans David Ford Mary E Harris Mapter Lawrence Lake Woodrow heirs and Maxwell Akers Henderson Conselmas Henson. Official notice certifies accuracy and seal. reward ad appears at end.

Washington County Missouri Potos We. H. Casey Andrew F. Casey Jobn Maclay L. J. Newcomer M. E. Rhodes William Mosier Caroline Harris Lissle Yeoargan John F. Evans Thomas H.B Paul Jes.&. Henson Jane

Notice of final settlement in Lake minor estate

Guardian T Huwres announces intention to make final settlement of the estate of Lawrence C. Lake a minor at the next Probate Court term in Washington County Missouri. The session will be in Posey, beginning on the second Monday in August.

Lawrence C. Lake Washington County Missouri Potosi

Sheriff Sale Under Transcript Execution in Missouri

Sheriff sale authorized by transcript execution from the Circuit Court of St. Francois County Missouri. Real estate described as southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and southeast quarter of the northwest quarter section 5 town 84 range reset acres in Washington County. Held Monday August 23 1120 at Potest County courthouse door from 9 am to 5 pm for cash to satisfy the execution and costs subject to prior liens and judgments.

Circuit Court St. Francose County Missouri Carr & Thompson County of Washington Court House Potest Enid

Sheriff Sale Under Special Execution 1820

Public notice of a sheriff sale in Washington County Missouri under a special execution from the Circuit Court. It lists A G Popplehouse and A P Holt trustee and J W Morphy as defendants, describes the property as half of the east half of section MM township 4 range 2 west, and states the sale date August 24, 1920 at 9am to 5pm at the court house door in Potosi to satisfy the execution and costs.

Washington County Missouri George Carr A. G. Popplehouse A. FP. Holt J. W. Morphy A. I’. Holt J.W Morphy

Administrator's Notice for Byron DeForest Estate

Letters of administration granted July 2 1920 by the Probate Court Washington County Missouri to Mary K DeForest as administratrix. Creditors must file claims for allowance within one year from date of letters or be barred. Attested by Judge Jas A Manson and Clerk H F Compion with court seal.

Byron DeForest Washington County Missouri Adminisotratria State of Missouri County of Washington Mary B. DeForest Sheres Geel Jas. A. Manson Probate H. F. Compion

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