Local officials named for circuit and county courts
The list names Circuit Judge Jus Williams Mills boro Missouri State Senator F I Farris Steelville Representative E M Dearing Potosi Freeuilig Judge County Court L A Page Undine Judge County Court 1st district YU Ls Paul Will Judge County Court 2nd district O S Martin Sunlight Clerk circuit court Isaac A Letcher Clerk county court John O gd Judge probate court Jas A Henson Collector Jas R Whitehead Sheriff J W Cullins Treasurer IV Bl Hloynt Prosecuting Attorney C I Richeson Coroner C O Seyfarth County Assessor J I Williams Cale donia County School Commissioner J W Houston irondate Surveyor H Dawkins Summit Justice of the Peace W T Hunter Potosi F Teal Mineral Point
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Williams
Millsboro
F. I. Farris
Steelville
E. M. Dearing
Potosi
Summit
W.T. Hunter
F. Teal
Mineral Point
Pebtary
Mineral Point Time Card Shows Train Arrivals and Dwell Times
Schedules list southbound and northbound trains stopping at Mineral Point with departure times from 6.10 to 8.30 a.m. and p.m. including the Texas Express and Memphis Express. Details include Little Hook Local and St. Louis Local services, plus local express and station times for both directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Point
Little Hook
Texas Express
Memphis Express
Local Express
St. Louis
Local Holiday News and Returns in Potosi
Christmas next Tuesday brings busy shoppers and Woolford’s holiday line. Irondale’s John T Terrell and Belgide’s F E Cole visited. Richwoods’ Larry Flynner came to town. St Louis visitors and local families are noted. Oak Lawn Dairy Farm offers ice cream for events. St. Louis medical student Harry Blunt visits. Buffalo NY and Caledonia residents travel. tonic local notes on community life and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Lawn
Local Notes From Leadwood and Nearby Towns
Dr L T Mall killed three pigs weighing 920 pounds dressed, noting a 30 percent hog. Squire O F Beal of Mineral Point brought a fine honey lot from expert bee-keeper. first class quality. Rev Father Canning Announces only one Mass at St James church next Sunday at 6 am with Mass at 10 am and a Christmas choir prog ram for the service Tuesday. Three masses to be held at 6 and Weo elock a.m. J W Houston attorney of Trondale in Leadwood Tuesday to practice a while and plan to locate here. Mrs May Pitts of St Louis in Potosi Saturday renewing subscription. Mr HW M Swift of Bixby spent days in Potest. returned with Mrs Swift to Bixby Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire O. F. Beal
Mineral Point
Squire
Father Canning
St. James’ Church
St. James’ Catholic Church
May Pitts
St. Louis
Potosi
HW. M. Swift
Bixby
Potest
Ife
Infant of Mr and Mrs Cooper Dies at Eight Days Old
The infant child of Mr and Mrs W A Cooper died last Saturday night after a brief illness and was buried Sunday in the Masonic cemetery. The child was eight days old. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A.cooper
Masonic
Belgrade Stock Farmer Tries Selling Fine Saddle Horses
A. F. Hays from near Belgrade in Washington county visited this week to sell two saddle horses described as beauties. Mr Lays runs a large stock farm near Belgrade and owns blooded stock including Gutieok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Hays
Belgrade
Washington County
Mr. Lays
Local notices and scattered county news from Crawford and Cape Girardeau
Oddball local items dominate this fragmentary page. Mentions include Lamm stores and Christmas gifts, probate judgments, велики mining and prospecting costs, a Crawford county death, a double wedding plan, and a lengthy list of local names. Lead price, hunting party notes, new county officers preparing for year end, Potosi school makeup day, and a proposed cold storage cooperative for apple growers are also touched upon along with municipal appointments and Cape Girardeau ministers’ matrimony stance.
Wright Appointed Postmaster at Berryman
Harry M Wright has been appoint ed postmaster at Berryman replacing C N Thanta who resigned. Wright is a clerk in Mr Banta s store at Berryman, so there will be no change in the location of the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Wright
Berryman
C. N. Thanta
Banta
Wright
Methodist supper and bazaar clears funds at old church
The supper and bazaar hosted by the ladies of the Methodist church in the old church building on Thursday evening drew a large crowd. About 811 was cleared above expenses from the supper and sale of fancy articles candy and refreshments. A popular item was an aluminum plaque featuring pictures of both the existing and new Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Jefferson Rac tion Realty Co Directors Meet in Festus
The Jefferson Rac tion & Realty Co directors met in Festus on Monday to transact business. Engineer Kinsey was ordered to finish survey maps and profiles. Plans include building an electric road from DeSoto to Festus and Werculanum, with a De Soto street railway franchise and future extensions to Festus and Herculaneum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson “Raction & Realty Co
Festus Jia
Kinsey
Adouce
DeSoto
Festus
Werculaneum
de Soto
Festus and
Herculaneum
Desoto Pree
Holiday Jewelry Line Promises Christmas Gifts
A local advertisement showcases a full line of jewelry including rings signets hats pins and seals. The text notes lathes and gents set rings and other items suitable for Christmas presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iain Gald
Church Note and Local Anecdotes in Town
Local church notes announce Rev WLP Tees of Tharuimgton Distric t will preach Friday evening at the Methodist church with invitations to attend. Sunday sermons by Pastor Rev Wood and Presiding Elder. A city resident recalls a humorous exchange about a Christmas shopping list and a shopkeeper recounts a curious moment with an old man and an axe among domestic items.
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Wlp Tees
Tharuimgton Distrer
A. Fo Chieti
Souci
Alam
Atteil
Christians Sermwu—Lla. Om
Rew Wood
Dluys
Culrainister
Sacramento
Loris Sippern
Wooal Telley
Bastar
Washington county manufacturing stretch shows growth 1905
A State Labor Commission report lists Washington county with 28 manufacturing industries in 1905, valued goods at 2002, materials used 460 027, wages 188 employees, total capital 21h Qs, machinery 104 Yous, local revenue and facilities noted. The article also covers a murder assault involving Will Lawrence and suspects Ed Robinson, Gus Robinson, Kennon, and Clarence Warnsbarger, with warrants issued and alibi claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the State Labor Commissioure
Washington County
Lucre
Will Lawrence
Mines’ Supply Company
Mr. Lawrence
Will Kennon
Lawrence
Loeciinseon
Keimnan
A. de Grant
Keenan
Lire
Robinsons
Kennon
Gus Robinson
Oring Laxative Fruit Syrip Featured by City Droy Store
An advertisement touts Oring Laxative Fruit Syrip as the new laxative that does not irritate, claiming it is the best and offering a money back guarantee. The promotion appears from City Droy Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Droy
Troutt Notes Local Happenings and Home Projects
The Journal records limited local interest with updates on residents. Charlie Puckett finished a new barn, Sprigkle is building a larger barn, Tow Rowe returned from Hercularium where he worked, and an oyster supper at Mr Sprinkle's was enjoyed. James W Northeart and family visited relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Puckett
Sprigkle
Tow Rowe
Hercularium
James W Northeart
J. P
Ladies Coats and Jackets Beat St Louis Prices
The latest styles in materials and patterns are on offer at prices that beat St Louis competitors. This casual fashion brief highlights current outerwear trends for women, emphasizing affordable options and staying ahead of regional rivals.
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St. Louis
Rites Return Home From Washington For Christmas Holidays
Congressman M E Rites returns Tuesday evening from Washington for the Christmas holidays. The Veolia Sorgery bazaar at Setile's Tuesday evening was a pretty and successful affair with good attendance and a sizable collection. Miss Kerr of Chicago will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Rev John Ferro’s brother would occupy the pulpit while Rev Mo Kerr will conduct prayer meeting Wednesday evening. The obituary notes the death of Beulah Blowar, aged 4 years 4 days, with funeral today as neighbors share sorrow.
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Setile’s
OM. Kerr
Caleago
Sandar
Mr Kerr
John Ferro
Petasi
Dinessie
Mo Kherr
Hinust
Atv Petasi
Mon
Mowlads Hlowar
Mrnomi Mec
Blowar
Unclear Historical Names List From OCR
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple named individuals and surnames such as Luther Montgomery Lrondi ile Ma Lala Robinsom 22 enjamin Skwees 2 Melza Sida Anna Cotetois 2 Tarrisan Vasey 2 Tit Herl Murphy Rimmer Lewis Richwoods Mary Dixon.
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Luther Montgomery
Lrondi Ile
Lala Robinsom
Enjamin Skwees
Melza
Sida Anna Cotetois
Tarrisan Vasey
Tit
Herl Murphy
Owe “ Rimmer Lewis
Richwoods
Mary Dixon
Kidney Cure Claims from New Beritain Reader
A resident named James Diliahue of New Beritain, Conn, reports trialing several kidney remedies for diabetes without success until a product called Foly's Kidney Cure. He credits the remedy with dramatic relief after initial treatment and notes improved life insurance prospects. The advertisement mentions Woley's Rodney Cure and a City Lroy Store.
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James Diliahue
New Beritain
Conn
Secund
Woley
Rodney
City Lroy
Local Trade Notes and Advertising Fragments
Fragmented notice lists various shops and services in Potosi including M. Sourman and M.A. Casey's livery stable. Mentions low prices on iron and brine, a general appeal to new devices or products, and a stray reference to health products and City Drug Street with unclear context.
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M. Sourman
M.A. Casey
Potosi
Strayed heifer ad seeks return in Missouri
Strayed black sleer and red and white two year old heifer described with ear brands and a ring scar behind the left shoulder. If anyone delivers or provides information leading to recovery at W. Casey’s place at Fourche a Renwuit, Missouri, ample reward offered.
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My Place
New Cure Claim For Epilepsy Sparks Local Talk
Waterman of Waebertown Ohio writes to claim his daughter, afflicted for years with epilepsy, was cured by Finn's New Life Pill. He says she had a wetting attack lasting over two weeks and now reports restored health after using the pills sold at Phiurman’s drug store in Seat S.
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Iim
Cerk
Alo. Waterman
Waebertown
la Finn
S. P
Phiurman
The Serious Man Revealed in Uncle Eben’s Gibe
Uncle Eben quips that Dewan lives every minute as a serious man, adding that all men must be either at this place or a joke. The remark frames a humorous/sardonic view of Dewan’s mindset and social role.
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Hisseseiansir
Eben
Irishman's Defiction of a Yankee. Hagormul in the oiland
Fragmentary OCR note shows a phonetically written insult toward a Yankee. It mentions a fictional line about wrecking on a desolate island and inhabitants, with garbled spellings and stray words. The text is incomplete and unclear for a full summary.
Almanac Return Promoted by Popular Demand
The Rev Irt R Hicks resumes his well known almanac for 1907 due to public demand. The 20 cent publication is for sale by newsdealers or sent by mail from Word and Works Publishing Co St Louis MO 2201 Locust Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Int BR. Hicks
Word and Works Publishing Company
Locust Street
St. Louis
Word and Works
America
Ome Almuone
Notice of final five year proof for homestead claim
Land Office at Springfield Mo December 7 1905 notice is hereby given that George A Olwens of Shirley Mo filed notice of intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim for homestead entry Nevens made Feb 25 Pen for the SWSW of Section 22 Township N Range 1 and that proof will be made before Clerk of County Court at Potosi Mo on Tuesday January 15 1907 He names witnesses George W Jinkins Sep Trotinsworth and Win P Cole all of Shirley Mo N Van Toeen Register
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Springfield
George A. Olwens
Slirley
Nebens
N. Range 1
Potosi
George W. Jinkins
Trotinsworth and
Win
Cole
Shirley
N van Toeen
Register
No clear article headline from the fragment available
Fragmentary text from the Milwaukee Sentinel mentioning thin and sweet wast ing between sky and a puny section. No identifiable people places organizations events or dates readable for a proper summary.
Not Altogether Smokeless
Heress powder throws off a faint haze clearly discernible through violet glasses.
Woman's Sorrow and Deception Imagery
A Chicago Tribune line reflects on trust and secrecy with a wary view of hidden truths. It presents a moral lesson on deception framed as a personal reflection rather than a reported event.
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Chicago Tribune
The Greatest Grief Remembered Days of Joy
A brief meditation on grief recalling happier times as misery presses in, flagged with the voice of Frow from Italy. The fragment conveys a plea that sorrow intensifies when joy once felt resurfaces in memory.
Foley's Honey and Tar miracle claims cautionary note
The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for coughs and colds, claiming millions sold with only beneficial results. It warns buyers to avoid imitations and asserts the genuine product in the yellow package contains no opiates or drugs.
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Foley
Cify Deg Sverre
Reward Offered for Information in Washington County Case
A reward of ten dollars is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone aiding a crime in Washington County. The notice names Os. township and range details and is signed by J. Powsenn of St. Louis. Also advertised is a subscription offer for the Journal and the Reporter Week which promises a year for seven shillings, urging prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Dando
Witnis J. Powsenn
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Potosi Journal
M. Deggendorfp
Official Directory of
Polasi
Potos
Sean Saa
al AK AK
Powal
Potoai
J. M. Sloan
Bismarck
M. E. Rhodes
William A. Cooper
Potosi, MO
Potosi Bank
J. W. Houston
Irondale
Irondale Bank
F. W. McFadden, ‘Arber
Delmar Laundry
G. P. Smiley
Missouri
Washington County Bank
Ir. King
Potos Ab Woolford’s
John T. ‘Terrell
F. E. Cole
Belgide
Larry Flynner Richwoods
Mr. ©. S. Sawyer
I. FP
Mia
Minnie Mhutchinsan
Mr. Cruise Higginbotham
Kinston Township
Loch
Mr. LP Gastienan
Woolford
W. ©. Downing
Lagtien, Quin
EN. Plank
Harry Guyton
East St. Louis
Mrs. Louis Anderson
Sammy
Arthur M. Riehl
Dee
Will B. McGready
Harry Blunt
Chris Hogkingheiner
Caledonia
J. T. Townsend
Steelville, Lil
Townsend
Mary Brooks
This Place
Frank Williams
Luther
T. A. Tompson
de Soto Iress
Robt. T. Brown
Mr. Brown
George W. Clarkson
Buffalo, N. Y
Wic Robinson
Courtois
Trondale
Leadwood
Lam
Wonsford
Lillian Curtis
Jas. A. Henson
St. Francois County
Om Alteheig
Crawford County
J. A. Wilmesher
Ywarruon
Tiseas
Judee Jilin Be
Phemas
de Sots
I Deane
Chateaty
Eller Leifizens
J. Mounty
Tni
Jourdy
Tein
A. M. Kellews
Jody Hamilton
Kied Carney Parsons
J. WW
I. I. Headlee
Frank Bust
John Beeler
Ike Letpher
Jen Higeinbotham
Verry Kass
Edgar Motley
Indian Creek
Oficera
Whitehead
Potosi Public
Blat County
Board of Aldermen
Geo
Tt. Maxwell
Earl N. Plank
Geo. Wallace
Clyde Strayer
Wm. H. Casey
Cape Chardeau
Ministers' Conference
Cape Girardeau
Wooldordty Ss
O’ Royer
Walls Farm
Falowine Press
J. W. Settle & Co
M. E. Rites
Hime
Washington
INE
Beulah
Onter
Journal Building
Ard Times
Nothiy Doi
Ste
Ton County
Old Tron
Basey
Gilson Gasoline
Haghest
Gilson Manufacturing CO
Park Street
Port Washington, Wis
U. S.A
Man
Irt
R. Hicks
Amalwaukee Sentinel
Keeley
RDA
J. EE
Doringa
Sandy
Alphonse
Gaston
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