Potosi Journal Directory From Washington County 1907
The Potosi Journal from December 4 1907 lists county officials and court officers in Washington County including county judge, county court clerk, probate judge, coroner, school commissioner and various justices of the peace. It notes terms and calendars for county court and probate court with mentions of special terms as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Williame
Hillia
M. Baford
J. W. Houston
Lesdale SuErer Oe
J. Hawkins
Summit
Justice of the Peace
W. A. Cooper
F. Beal
Mineral Point
Chine Tears
Cireait
court_sea
Agaeat Rowen
Sion
Mineral Point Trains Stop Per Time Card Odd Line
timetable fragment shows trains stopping at Mineral Point with listed times and stations. Northbound schedule includes departures around 5:05, 6:10, and 6:35, with corresponding arrival times. text is garbled but indicates station stops and periodic daily times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. L
Potosi People Visit, Prices, and Local News This Week
Multiple brief notes from Potosi and nearby towns document visitors from St Louis and other places, holiday gatherings, and local business actions. Names include H C Well, Larry Boyer, Sam Gibson, E S Dougherty, Fred Oebler, W N Woods, John Thompson, Kate Dioning, Genevieve Dioning, Florence Mallow, Sophia Casey, Raymond Parker, R P Maclay, Will Mall, E J Hicks, Eugene M Boyer, Mrs Sophia Casey, Mrs S LaChance, Albert Denony, Mrs Tyler, J F Evans, W T Woolford, James Ward, Thos N Conway. Lead commodity prices fall to four cents. Local notices urge Priscilla Society bazaar and bridge repair. Thanksgiving observed with closures and services.
Sidewalk Condemnations Reported by Town Board
By order of the Green ville town board the city marshal has condemned several sidewalks for repairs. In Potosi there are multiple locations where sidewalks ought be and require condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Potosi
Thanks from Mr. James Coleman for NMH Leavenworth
James Coleman of the National Military Home in Leavenworth Kansas sends thanks for renewal of his subscription and best wishes for the Christmas and New Year season. He also sends regards to the rest of the hoya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Coleman
National Military Home
Leavenworth
Kan
Hoya
Eld man James Plogan dies repairing barn near Hematite
James Plogan an elderly man living near Hematite died in a barn accident when a log toppled from the barn and pinned him as he attempted repairs. A neighbor reported the incident occurred recently and the log obstructed his path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Plogan
Hematite
Receivership Hearing Delayed for Austin Land and Lumber
Depositions were to be taken at Meadhy in proceedings to appoint a receiver for the Austin Land and Lumber Company. The hearing was postponed until the 5th. The company owns substantial land in the county's western portion and its affairs are said to be somewhat involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadhy
Austin Land & Lumber Po
Opera House Benefit Show for Church Featured by Mrs Shelton
A large mixed audience attended last Thursday’s entertainment at the Opera House to benefit the colored church. The program was well carried out and enjoyed, with a little over $40 collected at the door. The event was directed by Mrs Shelton, a colored church teacher, and Mrs Allee Penkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Shelton
Allee Penkins
Local Notices Recap From Various Towns
Mr O W Rameey of Bismarck renews Journal subscription until Oct 1911. A farmer’s mule and colt accident ends with the colt killed by a fence spike. William Harris and Miss Sadie Nedwideck wed at a Fredericktown Catholic church with Fr Walsh officiating. Mrs Mary Bub related to Capt F Will attends St Louis wedding of Miss Charlotte Evens Will of Chicago to Dr William H Leavenworth of Los Animas Colo. couple to reside in Los Animas after Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Rameey
Bismarck
Scudder-Gale Grocer Co
William Harris
Sadie Nedwideck
Walsh
Fredericktown
Potosi
Mary Bub
F. Will
St. Louis
Charlotte Evens Will
Chicago
William H. Leavenworth
Los Animas
Colo
Leavenworth
Young People Social Union Organized at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church youth formed a Young People's Social Union at Miss Ruby Kendall's home last Friday. Officers elected: Prof. O. L. Loomis president, Mike Clara Hall vice president, Ruby Kendall secretary, James A. Shields Jr. treasurer. The group plans meetings every other Friday at members' homes for social relaxation. Also notes: a white opossum shown in Bismarck, marriage announcements for Lyman Trabue and Ouida Dunklin in Carlineville IL, and a humorous incident in circuit court where two inmates were released after Thanksgiving-day refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Ruby Kendall
O. L. Loomis
Mike Clara Hall
Misa Ruby Kendall
Jas. A. Shields, Jr
New Potosi wagon by Guyton and Nourthcutt
Messrs Guyton and Nourthcutt completed a new wagon for the Potosi Mill and Elevator Co. It features five and one half foot high hind wheels and four foot front wheels with a four inch tread. The bed is twelve feet long and total weight is 2135 pounds. Painted deep red with stripes and lettering, the craftsmanship is described as first rate. The wagon will be used by the milling company for deliveries, with four to six horses attached depending on road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Guyton & Nourthcutt
Potosi
Missouri College of Agriculture Offers Eight Week Course
Fran. Fe J. Waters Dean of the College of Agriculture announces an eight week course starting in January for Missouri farmers. The program, taught by state educated specialists, covers stock raising, dairying, fruit growing, seed selection, and veterinary surgery. It promises a value greater than the cost, with Reed 5000 noted as a figure in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
State College of Agriculture
Fran. Fe J. Waters
College of Agriculture
Asd
Agricultural Experiment Station
Notice from editor on delinquent subscribers
F M DecGExDorr, editor, announces a push to collect long overdue bills from delinquent subscribers and asks recipients to remit promptly, stressing it is a real debt owed by a printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Decgexdorr
Portable engine and farm notice from Missouri
Listings describe a 30 acre Theo Gierse farm near Hope Ell Missouri for Rexr with rent at 0.00 per year and contact Mus M. Giegse Farmington Mo. Taken up on a Palmer farm four miles east of Palmer on the Belgrade road October 16 1907 posted November 11 1907 before F S Wilkmann Justice of the Peace Harmony township Washington County Missouri describing a light bay horse about fifteen years old 144 hands high with saddle marks and a scar appraised at 20 dollars with appraisers J W Belfield D T Buckley M H Fiterwaters K M Rosinson Palmer Mo. Guardian and Curators Notice states letters of guardianship granted for Joseph Portell for his person and estate by the Probate Court of Washington County Mo November 11 1907 and claims must be presented within two years or be barred. Rosert Porteur Gardian and Curator November 20 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Gierse
Hope@ell
Mus. M. BR. Giegse
Farmington
Palmer
Belgrade Road
Harmony Township
County of Washington
State of
Missouri
J. W. Belfield
D. T. Buckley
M. H. Fiterwaters
K. M. Rosinson
Palmer, Mo
Joseph Portell
Fosane
Washington County
Rosert Porteur
Gardian
Potosi
Local Subscriptions Rise Amid Mail Order Debate
Wino S Robinson of Courtois visits Potosi as subscribers renew profiles including J M Ramsey Caledonia and Potosi names. The Linn paper laments reliance on foreign advertising by merchants and publishers as mail order encroaches on local trade while praising progress and electricity driven milling advances at Potosi Mill & Elevator Co. Manager Maclay showcases the Alsop milling process using a 500 volt dynamo to whiten flour and kill weevils, costing about $1000 to install.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Linn Unterrified Democrat
Miysteriou
Naid
Potosi
Stunts in High Finance Shake Farmington Journal
A Chicago trial reveals notes of 190 008 each signed by W S Anthony of Farmington Henry Rozier and C J Staunton of St Arenevieve used as collateral by Joan Ro Walsh to back bank loans. The notes were forged and marked paid after loans settled, with government seeking possession in its suit. Anthony denies signing the notes and doubts conviction due to lack of proven intent to defraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Ro Walsh
Chicago
W.S Anthony
Farmington
Henry Rozier
C. J. Staunton
St. Arenevieve
Walsh
Anthony
Kiezier
Staunton
Farmington News
Pigeon Post Promised Between Leeward Isles and England
Te Establich Pigeon Post aims to press Minfo service to serve tiny colonies linked by cable or wireless telegraph. An attempt is to be made at Mostcerrat in the Leeward islands to establish a pigeon post with Astigus. Homers have been imported from England and more will be added to expand the post between the two islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mostcerrat
Leeward Islands
Civilization in Abyssinia and urban progress in Addis Ababa
The report notes at Addis Ababa that sawmills are active and Greek artisans are at work. Usans quarry and hew stone for housing, with machinery tied to construction. Government building European style. three story stone houses already visible in the capital as transport advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adis Ababa
Abyssinia
Agnes Shimlo Opens Wood and Tie Chop Yard in Potosi
Miss Agnes Shimlo of Potosi starts a wood and tie chopping operation on her timber land in the locality. Ten wen and three teams are now employed, and the venture reflects a small local industry despite modest output. A separate item notes that four coins dated 1559 were stolen from S. P. Patterson’s home, kept as keepsakes commemorating the year of his late wife’s birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Shimlo
Potosi
S. P. Patterson
Levy era social notes from Floyd and nearby towns
Miss Lillian Wilson of Floyd visited Miss Addie Coffman over the weekend. Charley Peaberthy and sons Oscar and Ode visited L. P. Evans last week. W. S. League made a business trip to Whitener’s Friday. Ervin Parkin attended a bail game at Shirley Sunday. Lizzie Stevens returned home after weeks at Belgrade. Ollie Sheppard spent Sunday with Eura Miller. Pearl Henry and Esther Smith hosted Lacy and Dassie Evans Saturday. Phronia Nipper rode through en route from Putost to Huzzah. Mr Queen and granddaughter Lena visit Janey Parkin. W. S. League shopped in Poton Tuesday. Ethel Moorce and Wesbend returned from St. Keels. Parker Hudson attended the bar-supper at Aptus Thursday night and died a splendid death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Peaberthy
Oscar
Ode
L. P. Evans
W. S. League
Whitener’s
Ervin Parkin
Shirley
Lizzie Stevens
Belgrade
Ollie Sheppard
Eura Miler
Pearl Henry
Esther Smith
Misses Lacy
Dassie Evans
Phronia Nipper
Tuesaday
Putost
Huzzah
Queen
Lena
Janey Parkin
W.S. League
Poton
Ethel Moarce
Wesbend
St. Keels
Parker Hudson
Aptus
Phursdey
Wrep Jre
German American Insurance Ad
W. T. Honter, agent for German American Insurance Co. of New York. See him for fire insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Honter
Agen
Unable to determine event from damaged text
Fragmented OCR text yields no clear facts or entities to identify a proper headline or summary. The readable portions do not specify people, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes.
Notice of Final Settlement for Mary Portell Estate
The administrator of Mary Portell deceased will make final settlement of accounts at the next Probate Court term in Washington County Missouri to be held at Potest on the second Monday in February. Louis Portelt is the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Portell
Washington County
Missouri
Potest
A. D
Louis Portelt
Administrator's Notice of Estate Administration
Administrator announces taking charge of the estate of Mary RE. Boyer deceased on November 12, 1907 for purposes of administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary RE. Boyer
Administrator A A Coormn of FE Boger's estate
A notice identifies A A Coormn as administrator of the estate of FE Boger deceased with Mary named in relation to the settlement or related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A A. Coormn
Boger
Enenene Mary
For Sale: Thoroughbred Rack Spaptesh Jack Auction Listing
Fragment shows an old for sale notice with a few usable nouns such as horse terms and contact hints. It lists a horse described as a thoroughbred with various garbled measurements and a price idea, followed by a contact hint. The legible parts point to a sale notice for a horse and a potential seller or agency.
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Petes Beanch
Eoene
Amjam
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J. M. Sloan
Pofobi
M. E. Rhodes
William A. Cooper
Potosi Bank
Irondale, MO
Irondale Bank
F. W. McFadden
AREER
MO. Ce
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S. Clark
Westfield
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F. Thuran
Frese Lone
W. S. Gusney
Shuey
Sme Plank
Mr. H. C
Larry Boyer
Sam Gibson
E. S. Dougherty of
Sterryman
Fred Oebler
W. N. Woods
Mineral Point Taat
John Thompson
Near Hopewell
Harry Blount
Kate
Genevieve Dioning
Arcadia
Florence Mallow of
Biount
Sophia Casey
Bessoge
Raymond Parker
Berryman
R. P. Maclay
Potos
Mr. Will Mall of
E. J. Hicks
Caledonia
Sonown
Eugene M. Boyer
Fertile
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Corole
S. €. LaChance
Bonne Terre
Albert Denony
Miceral Point
Mrs. Tyler
Hubbardston, Miew
J. F. Evans
W. T. Woolford
James Ward
Irondale
Priscilla Society Wit
Settle’s
Thos. N. Conway
Bessie Hudson
Lizzie Belle Richeson
Old Mines
Epworth League of the Potest Methodist Church
J. M. Ramsey
Rocky Spring
Methodist Church
Aug. Rieke’s
Ironton Register
Bismarck Gazette
Gazette
Lyman Trabue
Ouida Evelyn Dunklin
Carlineville IL
Girard
J. P. Dunklin
Paragould
Dunklin
Pekin Stave and Manufacturing Company
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Woodside
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Kelly
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Salem Mounitor
John Harper
H. F. Compton
Floyd, Mo
Stray
Guardian and Curators
Wino S. Robinson
Courtois
Wm. Goulding
Halsey
T. A. Maxwell
Sunlight
G. B. Maxwell
Court House
N. F. Ropinson
Bates Creek
J. Fi
Byetotam
Maneger
Lowel Ae Song Geen Ieee
Lietey
Notapy
Journal Building
Potosi MO
Washington
Potosi Mill & Elevator Co
John Maclay
Childr
Reutner
Bollman Bros. Piano CO
Olive Street
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