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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1902

Page

4

Public sale of school lands in Washington County Missouri

County authorities announce a sale by order of the Washington County Circuit Court for the Northwest quarter and other portions of multiple sections in township and range. Forty adults may bid on lands including lots 4 9 6 and adjacent quarters, with twelve month credit and five percent annual interest. Sheriff Winers, dated 1902.

Washington County Missouri Otoels Acuit Trent Norttwest Omrrer Southownesh Senihiwest Oinirier St Bic Jrne

Local items from Potosi and surrounding towns

Readable notes show visitors and residents in Potosi and nearby towns from Old Mines Belgrade and De Soto. Mentions include teachers arrival in Bliss, births and subscriptions, local merchants, and community events with names like Jilin staehis Jolson Troutt Dum bly and Rev. Atchison.

Sellmore Hardware Store News and Local Socials

Not a bankrupt stock or a fire sale. Sellmore Hardware advertises a clean stock bought and priced right. Mrs Jotun Pavand and daughters of St Louis visit Mr Chaos Seyfarth in the German settlement south of town. Teachers Institute opens with Prof R P Maclay conductor and Prof J J Declue instructor. Miss Addie Sloan of Caledonia, home on leave from China missionary work, gave recitals at Presbyterian church. A man named William Durst from this county was found unconscious near Granite City after insect bites. recovery seen as unlikely. He walked Chateau Island to Granite City, rested, then woke to a dense swarm of insects and could not escape.

Addie Sloan Caledonia Miss Sloan China Presbyterian Church Sunday S Republic William Durst Mississippi River Granite City Chateau Island

Potosi Community Notes and Upcoming Events

Miss Skaule Lolor of St. Louis visiting relatives. Rev. H Whitehead to preach at Old Mines. Mrs. O W K Clardy of St. Louis visiting Sophia Casey. McFarlin & Trouthhive open marble shop. Gordon T Cook leaves for Colorado. Methodist church to hold services. Benj Davidson adds blacksmith shop. Home Mission Society to serve ice cream at old Baptist church Aug 21. Mr Kidson of Palmer moves to Potosi. Cerenia Caledonia and others renew subscriptions. Ladies Missionary Society to meet at Mrs Northway’s. Typhoid germs warned. Iron Dale Sparkling Soda advertised. Democratic County Central Committee met. precinct meeting Sept 4. nominating plan set. Chas Stewart and John Stewart visit Townsend family. fishing trip to Mineral Fork.

Hungarian baby scene sparks drunken Sabbath unrest

A Hungarian infant was taken to a festival in Desloge and later returned as celebrations unfolded. Prevailing revelry included beer, whiskey, and wine as a group drank from a tub, danced around a deer sculpture, and created a noisy scene that disturbed residents of Betep Parinineton Dimae.

Hermat Desloge Bonne Terve Moon Adaree

Graveyard Cleanup at Mepewell on a Saturday

The Mepewell graveyard cleanup is scheduled for Saturday morning at 7 o clock. Trustees ask interested residents to attend with necessary tools as directed by court order.

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Fourchea Renault Community Notes and School Opening

Fourth of August events include a note on Suliardas and ALR comrades with references to W Compton Sr. and S. P. Patterson family links. Children’s Day planned at High Veiet church on the 11th Sunday of the church calendar. Lard Creek public school opened for term August 10 with Miss Carrie Till as teacher. Week ahead promises busy farming activity and Viking sorghum moliri ses NAT.

Maggie O Manion Shirley Fourchea Renault E W. Compton el Spelere S. P. Patterson High Dlismouth Ates Creek Carrie Till Viking Sorghum

Ballard's Snow Liniment Shown To Cure Sciatica

Rev W L Riley LL D writes of fifteen days of excruciating sciatic rheumatism. After using Ballard's Snow Liniment he found relief after the first application and complete relief after the second. Sold at Teasdale's Drug Store Potosi and Suitor Co Richwoods.

Sciatica W.L. Riley Sha New York Ballard Teasdale Potosi Suitor & Co Richwoods

Fovwrings mill work near completion and early machinery use

The Gazette notes rapid progress at the fovwrings mill with boiler and waterrooms nearly finished and the main building to house modern machinery to follow within a week. Thursday T Th King bought town lots in Tron Gaile from Bis River Lead Co among the miasp de sitade lands in Iowa, while Mrs Andrew Bean received a 2000 policy check. A quiet wedding occurred at the bride's parents home with August Gih, Cras A Anderson and Eva Linza uniting, after which the couple left for Carlinville Illinois for their new home where Anderson has a new job.

T. Th. King Bis River Lead Co Tron Gaile Lowa Andrew Bean Knights of Tronor Cras A. Anderson Eva Linza Squire James Compton Carlinville, Ll Mr. Anderson

Southeast Missouri business college offers free postal card

Advertisement for WaAnsTEeD-Liviita inviting readers to request a free postal card. Promotes De Site Commercial College Journal as the only business training school in Southeast Missouri and notes it contains 30 photo-engravings plus full information.

Liviita de Site Commercial College Journal Missouri Postalecard

Unsung Relief From Longstanding Coughs and Colds

A reader from Broughton Gal states years of suffering Bronchitis and asthma ended after using Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. He praises its effects on throat and lung diseases and notes his wife’s asthma also improved, urging others to try the remedy with trial bottles available.

J. Ti Hobsen Broughton

Cattle and Hogs Wanted Ad From Potosi Missouri

Cattle and hogs wanted for sale with demand stated for September. Prices expected to rise and buyers seek quality stock. Contact T. F. Bonrr Broan in Potosi Missouri for details and offers.

T. FF Potosi

Thoney Court Proceedings Continued

The record lists many precinct attendees for Thoney Court Proceedings including Po- tos Liotta Nee Vormer Went and numerous precincts such as Mineral Point Old Mines Cage and Fertile. Additional accounts and salaries are noted for road fund and officials including Sheriff Higginbotham, County Clerk Town, and Judge Wilkinsin. A death note reports John theves died at his home near Ralto after a long illness.

Thoney Tron Toniqiest Vasea Dectae Clee Doutasaw Anthony Liecar John Machiy Win Brawa J. Mo Aubuchon Thos. Weleby W. Martinu Andee Hover Cristina Kineks Rivtiawoods M. M. Harris MON Ebro Sitarti M.selamidt Marrisa Halsey Hamilton Preemet Robt Wall BK Kierbertin Hhes. Barnes Wotert Abwams Smn John Tulsey Reneil Preemnet C. EL Simmniers Leander Cole Glover Tiasen B.A. Wiltunsberr James Metcalf Jota Trreer Buckley M. Kt. JR. Whitehead FS. Wilkinson Turners Store W. W. Hopkins John Wghair Gee Th Cole Wesley Yount Geo. M. Mason BR. J. Tuite Belgrade W. Tivbeden Fred Crommer John Watton Lewis Dotinson Elf Deelue Cree Bryan Sunlight Lee Palmer Uresswetl H. Wawkins I. Boyer Collins M. Te. Rhodes Tom J. Wo Settle Jos Wilkinsin, Co Judee Jim Raver Kane Ae Tawkine Co Sutvovor

Local notes from Potosi and surrounding towns

A patchwork column reports on residents visiting and returning to Potosi Missouri including Uncle Toe Waltin and Jack Harrison. It notes Miss Josie Reliv and Miss Josie Tennison visiting relatives, and discusses travels to Columbis and Gouilane. Also includes a local advertisement for White's Cream Vermifuge and a reminiscence about a story from the previous Register with a borrowed sum dispute.

Toe” Waltin Laude Jack Harrison Potosi Josie Reliv Mes Fisak McNebb Chi Deen Tromdale Loomis Emily Farttington Columbis Montie Adams Gouilane Tis Colunsi The State University

Look Pleasant Please Photogripter C OC Marlin

Eaton man overcomes severe indigestion with Electric Bitters after all medicines failed. He says the remedy cured dyspepsia and stomach troubles, building up the whole system. Also mentions De Soto Press note on an electric railroad from St. Louis to Biloxi likely to operate within a year.

C. OC Marlin Eaton Himeuil de Soto Pres St. Louis Bilistiens

County finances and embezzlement case headline

Fragmented OCR notes report on county treasury finances under J. If Cline and treasurer O. L. Munger. Mention appears of an embezzlement charge against Mr Cite and an upcoming county court investigation opening Friday. Also references Nerbine liver tonic and unclear local store details.

Cline O. L. Munger Warhan Cite Ibe

The Perfect Liver Medicine Endorsed by Mira M A Jolly Noble O T

A testimonial praises Herbine as the most perfect liver medicine and greatest blood purifier. The note claims malaria is kept at bay while fever is controlled, and that Merbine serves as a liver regulator. It mentions Pestdato’s Drug Store in Potosi and Suiter eCw as sources.

Mira M. A Jolly Noble O. T Pestdato Potosi Ichwoords

Also Mentioned on This Page

Potosi Journal Potos F. M. Deggen Dole Pullisier Potosi, MO W. H. Gay CO Belmont Mail Polos Simerifi Schoo, Lanes Fom Jilin Staehis Bliss Tk. S. White Old Mines J.W. Andes Sleury W. Jolson Kerrymas James Laker Lorn L. A. Blatterman M. M. Flynn Troutt T. E. Troutt Porssian Buy J W. N. Gregory Concord Township RL. Atchison W. M. Dennett Irondale Drowne Sparks Kendale L .F. Dinning, Jr de Soto Dpotusi W. M. Goff Cadel W. A. Russell Mill Springs Tony Miller Minnie Dora Livingston Elvins Sbuver Peleeride Mrs. Walton Bee JH. Goodsen S. B. Z. Gonitsou Lettie Partheley Mas. Bli Deehie Aptus Mr. Peele Daitmaar W. T. Evans Trepewell U. AL House W.L Darrrett Duchess W. Clarkson Greenville Tismarek Sun Pendée Stleecher Piet Patterson Thibs Athee Meunday Peelnens Compton Bates Creek Historia Bees Republicdan Privacy Miike Sylvester Sellmore Hardware Store R. P. Maclay Mineral Point J. J. Declue Helwrade Chas. W. Anderson Eva Ting Halsey Jennie P. Abram Skaule Lolor H. Whitehead Josie Relfe Relerade Adex Trovris O. WK. Clardy Sophia Casey McFarlin & Trouthhive Maaltline Gordon T. Cook Cotoride West Benj. Davidson Home Mission Society of the Methodist Chuvel Old Baptist Church Mr. Kidson Freshly Palmer Woolford High Street Cerenia Silas Jolson C.f.pulley Belevade Evan Armstrone Hopewell Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Mars North Way Seelock Society Irondale Bottling Works Crystal Gretia Democratic County Central Committee Messrs Chas. Stewart Testus Ohn Stewart Adolph Schell St Louis Snl M. I. Townsend O. K U. S. Ramsey Sunlight, Missouri Lkondale J. M. Hughes John Theves Hienee Ralto Ww. T. Bruitter de Eg Heinrich Potosl Moq J. 1. Reniisos J. Wistoun J. F. Lee Bank OF Irondale Capital Stock Washington County Bank Potesi, Me Boj Posits Amore.capital Cod Monty Ta Low Solit Patross Jas. Long Epa Casey J. F. Evans E. T. Eversole Ryan Selimore Hardware Store General and Builders Wedia Therabrtek McGready Blig Sellmore Ponte Jane Mrvan Eliza Mytchings Eddirew Josie Tennison Chas, Johnson Bismarck AL PS Hill Cass McNabb Willard Lovee Ironton Newcomb San Diew Hoss M. P. Kumpe Leighton Ala Fred White Diruy Suiter & Co Tron Oanty Ted Ib Eich Lion Tenedo Wu Deng Store Sutter &Co Ldhwoods Silesey Leoit Halamazoo Corset CO Heleameazooc Mich W.H. Gay Eo
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