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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
4
Local notes report Mrs. Robert Cain’s December death after years of invalid life, eight children surviving. Emmett Mitchell’s funeral processions from Caledonis, and kin returning from St Louis, Mineral Point, and Leadwood. Several residents ill, weddings, and multiple visits by residents to and from Caledonia, De Soto, and Belgrade.
J T Hudson on sick list this week. J W Martin J C Nicholeon and W M Matlesk had business in Potosi Monday. Lee Townsend Will Casey Dan Deelue and E F Cordia of Potosi motor to visit J C Nicholeon, trip in about WO minutes. Mrs E F Cordia and children visited relatives last week. Zora Jobeson spent week end in St Louis. Hadeon near completion at Wepant Bouse farm. Ab Wilcom moved to North Rey stave mill on Indian Creek.
T W Farsham of Hitchwoods promotes Wolf Week to rally state and county bounty support for wolves in the district during Christmas week. Merchants blacksmiths clergy and even undertakers sign on. Farmers respond as subscriptions grow with deposits to be paid to those presenting wolf scalps verified for rewards.
Local notices report Reckland Missouri lassies, timber land near Shirley, and residents in St. Louis and Belgrade. Also covered are a death in Kacola Iowa, a potential sheriff candidacy, cattle farm moves to Bismarck area, two men charged with felonious assault in Cadet, electric light plans from Bismarck to Potosi, and a unconstitutional ruling on absent voter law affecting mail ballots in Ste Genevieve County with a related election contest pending appeal.
Class No 2 of the Methodist Sunday School at Potosi pledges the first and second Sunday collections for Home Missions for the coming year. The IX young men of the class aim to contribute significantly and join other Sunday schools in supporting the cause.
Mrs W J Zorn, formerly of Potosi, died at her West Visios Missouri home on December age 60. She is survived by her husband and five children. Eldest son Will Zorn editor of Howe County Gazette and postmaster at Went Plains. Family lived in Potosi 1675 to 13. Zorn engaged in general merchandise business in the building now Kusell Carr.
In Reynolds County a farmer Janac Mano visited his separated wife on November 29 and killed her by stabbing and crushing with a stone as she rang the bell to alarm others. He then cut his own throat and died shortly after. Officials indicated Mano had recently been declared insane and was held for evaluation prior to the incident.
County court held a called term to appoint a board of Mineral Point Special Road District with Mesara J W Nizon Wm H Evens of Hopewell and F BR Richardson of Mineral Point. The board will seek funds via bond issue to improve roads when the time is right.
Emmett Mitchell son of W. F. Mitchell of Caledonia died in Phoenix Arizona on Tuesday November 30th from tuberculosis. He went west seeking a cure and was accompanied by his sister Rosa and brother Ellis. The remains were brought home for burial and the funeral held last Sunday. Survived by parents three brothers Jacob Charles and Albert and the siblings extend sympathy.
At the Priscilla Bazaar on Friday night December 10 plans include refreshments such as ices cake lemonade hot chocolate sandwiches crater and chicken patties and homemade candies. About fifty sales were sent from California friends. The fancy work booth opens 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 10 30 PM with musical selections during the evening.
On Sunday December 12 1915 church services are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The morning sermon titled Our Opportunity is listed, followed by an evening talk Is the Young Man Safe.
Arthur Smith Caledonia Miss Cynthia Rickman six year old girl Nailor Rock Spring Mr a Laure Legrige Kyae Ak Thon Sell Irondale Viole Ramsey AfnH Martin Rune Mineral Point Irene Cole a eld.
Men's fleeced lined hose priced at 15 cents reg price with sale offer. Men's cotton hose listed with regular price 10 cents and sale price 8? cents.
A cluttered ad touts underwear with a fit guarantee and a bold promise of value on every purchase. It highlights Monarch and knitwear items with sale prices, claiming hundreds of articles available though space is limited.
Advertised specials include children dresses in sizes 4 to 14 with excellent workmanship and sale price, men’s neckties in various designs at reduced values, toweling and towels discounted, men’s overall suits double stitched and heavily constructed, red table cloths and silk ribbon priced below former values, all presented as bargain items from a general sale.
An early 20th century ad urges mail orders for dry goods, touting a wide line and lowest prices. It highlights all wool serges, worsted, ginghams, calico, and flannelette with sale prices and a warning that prices will rise. The message encourages anticipating needs for the next three to four months and emphasizes convenient ordering from afar.
A cluttered OCR note lists discounts on silk scarfs and waists, ladies shirts, and watches. Entries include Elgin seven jewel watches with sale prices and regular values, with various reduced figures and a final note of sale price.
An old classified fragment advertises jewelry items including 7 jewel Elgin movement watches and various Ladies' and Gentlemen items. It claims competitive pricing with sale prices like 7.00 and asserts stock is complete while noting open sales and market demand.
A newspaper grocery note lists discounted items including coffee tea rice soap and candies with emphasis on guaranteed first quality and low regular prices. The text mentions several brands and quantities though the OCR is partial. The offer highlights affordable staples and household goods for today.
Edgar Burton and Mise Mildred Luft wed on a Wednesday evening at the Plank home. Rev Del Longgrear officiated in an informal ceremony at 7 o clock followed by a supper. The couple leaves for Hoyas aboard No 9 to begin their future together.
Eugene Hayes of Potosi describes back aches and kidney pains eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. He recommends the remedy after experience with a stiff back and loins pains. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Manufactured by the Pearse Brothers Co Buffalo.
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