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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
4
Fragmentary schedule data lists Belmont Mail and St. Louis Mail times with prices and arrivals. Mentions trains not running on Sunday and references Potasi. No clear events or destinations due to damaged OCR.
Snow flurries forecast for Monday morning. Numerous residents from Summit, St Louis, Caledonia, Irondale, Berryman and nearby areas visited Putusi this week. Liveryman L W Casey sidelined by a sprained ankle. Mail disruption due to high Clear Creek water. Xmas stock at Woolford praised. mining firm chatter in Liberty Township near Aptus. Died Dec 14 at Echo Creek aged 36. Vast hay and feed shipments reveal crop failures impact county stock through next season.
At Murphy's the most complete line of holiday goods offers toys, wagons, sleds, rocking horses, doll buggies, decks, rocking chairs, air guns, target rifles, pocket books and more. Fine musical instruments, candies, nuts, fruits, oysters, cranberries, cocoanuts and a fine grocery selection accompany a generous cigar gift suggestion for smokers.
Woolford promotes eye tests and a winter stock at the Racket Store with bright gifts. A large gray wolf slain near Bates Creek becomes town talk after a chain of sightings and a suspected poisoning plot blamed on a McAvinney boy. no bounty paid as proof of entitlement is lacking.
The Town Board plans a new street connecting from high street east of the old lab factory to the depot. Mrs L T Wall is recovering from a recent illness. Mr J BR Ryan and wife of Poughkeepsie New York and Mrs L R Oliver of Ironton are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs W A Ryan of this place.
The County Board of Health met in Potosi to address a likely smallpox outbreak in Concord Township near Liondale. Dr A Bowser was discharged and Dr E Almeroth appointed to investigate and quarantine as needed. A committee with Judge Cole found twenty one genuine cases and urged strict restrictions to prevent spread amid cold weather. Authorities urged cooperation to contain the disease and enforce quarantine measures in the Maryden neighborhood.
Departed this site on December 11 190, near Belgrave Lil ue Gullaher aged 20 years and 20 days. Funeral details note a bereaved family and mournful loss. Nora Wilson White, 25, of Caledonia, died December 13 1901 after quinine pneumonia. She was born January 22 1876 near Brunet Wayne County Missouri and married to Norman White May 12 1899. Friends express sympathy to the bereaved family and community.
Marriage licenses listed including Frank Jackson Thuley Me Rosa Knapp Albert Farrar Lizzie Whitmore. A cough cold and flu remedy is advertised as fol ey s Honey and Tar with warning to beware of substitutes. Sold by all dealers.
St James Dramatic and Literary Society plans a Friday December performance of The Box of Monkey's at the Potosi Opera House. Special music, good talent, and Christmas holiday ambiance are promised. Cast includes Mrs Audrey Jones Surra Hengaline C Casey Lady Geneve Llandpool M Dinning Edward Ralston Frank Flyon Chauncey Oglethorpe Herve Casey. Admission 25 cents, children under ten half price, reserved seats available.
The Prince of Xmas Preseota presents filled cases described as beautiful solid gold and guaranteed for 25 years with any movement from Woolford's.
A family of seven, including five children, trekked toward Texas and huddled by cedar trees beside the railroad in snow for warmth and food. Citizens provided aid before the group pressed on toward the South Aman. In other notes, Nick Carter faces a warrant for alleged assault on a daughter of Matlock, who seeks charges through contact at Potesi telene. A local doctor confirms smallpox in the Marvden vicinity.
Richwoods endures a heavy snow storm as residents report activity at Dadi Creek. Principal Miss Gertrude Flynn leads the school with Mr James Godat as assistant while local firms Lapeer and Dougherty tout their booming trade.
Advertisers claim Banner Salve cures ulcers sores and eczema and offer refunds if not. In Flat River near St. Francois John Bryant shoots and kills Marty McDowell on December 5, after drinking. Bryant surrenders to the sheriff.
The New York artist, famed for weekly Puck cartoons, is hired by the St Louis Post-Dispatch owner after his color front page caricatures drew wide attention. Howarth commands a high salary and boosts the paper’s Sunday fun.
Work on the new Southern Missouri Railroad began in St Francois County this week, signaling a push to expand regional rail infrastructure. Local officials welcomed the start as a milestone for transportation and commerce in the area.
Advertisement asserts satisfied users are best advertisers for Foley's Honey and claims it is a splendid remedy for coughs colds and sore lungs. Available from all dealers.
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