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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
4
The Potosi Journal weekly issue from Potosi Missouri announces edition details, editor publisher M Deggendorf, and postal information. It records the 1909 publication date and indicates the paper's mailing status as second class.
Official directory lists Circuit Judge Jus J Williams Hillsboro Missouri State Senator Co M Buford Center Ville Missouri Tepeetaantiee M E Rhodes Poto Presidin Judge County Court L A Page Undine Judge County Court 1st district Judge tener Gee 2nd district Geo W Seabourne Belgrade Clerk circuit court Joseph Cresewel Clerk county court John O a probate court Jas Quiieetor J Jus R Whitehead Ys Treasurer N F a cne Prosecuting Attorney 8 G Nipper Coroner F W McFadden County Assessor H L Smith Latty County School Commissioner J W Houston Irondale Surveyor St Hawkins Summit Justice of the Peace W A Cooper Poins O Beal Mineral Point TIME FOR HOLDING COURTS Circuit court 1st Monday in March and 4th Monday in August County Haven Monday in Feb May August and November Proba court dod Monday in Feb ruary May August and November Due notice of special terms will be given whenever announced Potoal.
Schedule details show Southbound No 23 Little Stock Local at 10.27 am and Poplar Bluff Local at 5.26 pm. Northbound No 10 St Louis Mo at 6.53 am and St Louis Local trains at 10.07 am and 3.20 pm. Stations list Mineral Point and Pomet with numbers 841 843 845.
Miss Stella Livingston visits in St Louis. Several locals travel to and from St Louis, Potosi, Caledonia and nearby towns last week. Notable mentions include Mrs Becca White and Mrs Malcomb Bliss in Potosi, and Judge Paul visiting after rain. Adoptions and drownings noted with minor local events and renewals.
Miss Margaret Evans of Flat River visited her aunt Mrs Rhoda Long of Fourche a Renault. Emma Blanche Long and Flockaday of St. Louis also visiting. Scott F Rhodes formerly of Cadet, brother of Hon M E Ikthodes of Potosi, appointed to a state coal oil inspector post under Rush C Lake in St Louis. Miss Ethel McEntire returned to Fulton after a three week visit to Miss Margaret Richeson who hosted a Gaocing party at Settle's ball last Friday night.
The county court knocked out a petition for a local option election in Madison county while Fredericktown will hold the election on September 11. Madison county has had local option for years with a movement pushed by whiskey interests to reopen saloons.
Regular Teachers Examinations will be held on Friday and Saturday August 27 and 28 1909. Mr Edgar McClelland of the Comp ton Avenue Presbyterian Church St Louis will conduct services here at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday August 22 both morning and evening All are invited. County School Superintendent LB Fox attended the annual convention of county school superintendents at Jefferson City last week. Potosi is still mayorless. Mr John Hodgen elected to fill the vacancy refuses to qualify. The Wolves ball team left the field in the sixth inning after a dispute with the Castle Garden umpire Castle Garden 7 Wolves 9. A St Louis Dispatch reports James G Gentry of Little Rock Ark collapsed news from Bismarck Mo. Dr J L Eaton saved his life by an incision in the windpipe. An Early Summer apple grafted with a tussel lower half was observed by W H Delano. George Kasasser a Greek laborer drowned at a mill pond near Fredericktown. His pocketbook was found later by his brother. Mrs Howard G Higginbotham died in St Louis August 13 undergoing an operation. She was 20 years old and funeral services were at Blackwell with Rev J M Stultz. The community mourns deeply.
Mr S G Nipper of this place is appointed by the President to supervise the Eleventh District census in Missouri. The district includes Bollinger Carter Iron Jefferson Madison Perry Reynolds St Francois Ste Genevieve St Louis Washington and Wayne counties. He starts duties mid October with enumerators to begin April 15 1910 and complete in thirty days.
Chas G Bowles of Flat Creek seven to eight miles south of Potosi received a mysterious letter last Saturday demanding twenty dollars by the 15th. Decorated with a crimson skull and crossbones, it threatened “bad men” and “night riders” if Bowles did not comply. Bowles suspects a prank by local youths and notes turning the matter to postal authorities could reveal the sender.
Stoop attended the Pleasant til Saturday picnic and reported an enjoyable time. Miss Annie Smith spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Gertie Declue. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Nichols were guests of Mrs. Paul Declue last Sunday. Mrs. John Brazil of Illinois is visiting her mother, Mrs. Paul Deelue. Mr. J. D. Boyer visited his father at Cyclone. Mr. J. R. Rutledge was in Richwoods on business. Arthur Harmon of Algire was in the locality last week. Harrison Northcutt of Halsey spent Sunday afternoon here. J. D. Declue made a trip to Brazil Monday.
The Priscilla Society will host a Lawn Social on Thursday evening, August 1, at the home of Mr I M Bugg. Home-made pies will be served and a musical program rendered. All are cordially invited. Mrs. Eversoxe, Pres't.
One seven year old high bred mare described as a good work animal and fine driver. Also offered is a work horse that saddles well. Publication by Wa. Rieut & Sun in Potosi Missouri.
An August docket lists multiple state cases including distur bance of assembly, felonious assault, carrying concealed weapons, and cruelty to animals. Other entries cover obtaining money under false pretenses, carnal knowledge of a minor, and various suits to quiet title or collect damages. A feature note warns readers about a home cleaning tip involving carbolic acid.
Ori L. Loowis announces Potosi High School will open September 1 1909 and offers a six room modern building with library and labs. The program covers Algebra English History Latin Physics and Agriculture with credits transferable to Normal schools and the State University of Missouri. Tuition is two dollars a month for high school and one fifty for lower grades. Pupils finishing eighth grade may enroll and certificates exams are available.
The dry fields were refreshed Sunday by a light rain. Mrs. R. H. Witt spent Sunday with leralot. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Rutledge visited Mrs. Touryilie Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Goyer were at the home of the latter's mother last week. Our school advances under Miss Minnie Declue. Misses Lillian and Minnie Declue and Messrs J D Deslue and Oliver Declue are mentioned.
No. 1 recleaned Fullitz wheat from a 40 bushel crop at 1.20 per bushel, Wa. Rieu. & Son, Potosi Mo. Church supper at St. James on Tuesday August 24 1909 starting 1 p.m. Ice cream and refreshments. dancing in the evening. Picnic trains Saturday August 21 with No. 26 stopping at Tiff for southbound passengers and No. 25 in the evening for picnic riders. Reverend L J Kernan pastor.
A 1909 subscription note promotes the Potosi Journal and MTwice-a Week Globe-Democrat for the price of 1.75 dollars per year. The brief ad targets readers seeking affordable yearlong newspaper access and highlights two titles available together.
By order of the Washington County Missouri County Court, a sale is set for Tuesday August 24 1909 at the Potosi court house front door. Lot 11 NE quarter of SW quarter Section 16 Township 39 Range East sold on credit for 12 months with 6 percent interest. minimum bid 1.25 per acre plus costs. purchaser pays costs in cash. Lawrence W Casey Sheriff.
Readable fragment notes a softened deed of trust by parties Reas, Frank Kiser and Ned Wie. The document references a note security and conveyance terms but lacks full context. Further clarification needed to identify the property, legal parties, and exact obligations.
A column extols women's aches and kidney pain, arguing kidneys cause most suffering. Mrs. Stillwagner of St Louis cites Doan's Kidney Pills as a long known remedy that cured her severe kidney complaint and improved her health permanently. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. New York as sole agents.
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