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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
4
A crowded update from Potosi recounts residents visiting St. Louis Relatives shopping for Teasdale’s candy and Oakes’ brand treats. Local officials note street work at the Washington County Bank and the town prepares for St James church festival Dec 28. Meanwhile many names and trips list out of town visits and subscription renewals as December nears its end.
Mrs. Wm Logenz of Farmington visited early this week. J W Ryan of Albany arrived for a holiday visit to his parents Mr and Mrs W A Ryan. Felix Bourgesis of near Bis marck is credited with the farthest subscription advance to May 6 1902. Myrtle Woods returned from Wentzville Mo with cousin Rhoda Parker. Timber shipments grow as a local export industry. Jule Charboneau of Richwoods Township reports mining interest rising with Eastern parties exploring properties. James W Settle showcased Weisbach burners vs old burners for street lamps, urging adoption for brighter lights. Rev H W Cook sold a history of the last one hundred years at $2 75, 3 75 or 5 00. Chas Ullman plans deep explore drilling Evens tract shaft near Potosi. Funeral attendees noted for Mrs Ann Tow. Judge Allan M Goforth of Belgrade dies, funeral at Thomas Chapel with G A R post. He earlier served on county court and was Civil War veteran.
Mrs. Ann Towl relict of William Towl of Potosi died Saturday night in Farmington Mo at age 57 from heart failure. Her remains were brought to Potosi Monday for interment in the Presbyterian family lot. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church by Rev. A J Cheatham, attended by many relatives and friends. The Journal extends sympathy. note promotes Herbine blood purifier as a sale item.
Auction notice for T D Castleman and Henry Oblendorf listing mare horse colt year old calf dogs hens corn hay potatoes and household goods. sale at farm on Fursace Creek six miles south of Potosi on Potosi and Caledonia road beginning 1 00 am cash in hand. Also farm rental 20 acres in cultivation.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to fight childhood worms causing sleepless nights using WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGE sold by F. X. Teasdale. The tone emphasizes quick relief and health protection for babies.
Rev T C Fortune of Belgrade visits relatives on the way to Flat River for services. An entertainment is planned at the College Thursday night. Masons paint their hall. Lumberman Grisham notes car load orders to meet demand. Rev L C Queen and son FR Queen enter patent rights business. PETER DOOLITTLE sends season’s wishes. Tabler’s Buckeye Pile Ointment advertised by F X Teasdale as a cure.
December weather and roads persist in Belgrade while hog slaughter, sausage making, and mince pies mark daily life. Obituaries note funeral services for William Byrd near Sunlight, Uncle Billy Reybourne of Jane's Creek, and Judge A. M. Goforth at Thomas' Chapel with Grand Army Post involvement. Reports mention mineral interests, diamond drill prospects, and potential lead deposits near Belgrade.
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