Directory of Public Officers and Courts Listing
A historical listing shows a slate of public roles including W L Hensley in Congress C M Buford as State Senator and J A Eaton as district judge. It notes county officers like J A Letcher Sheriff Luther Cresswell and N F Robins Treasurer with court terms for Circuit County and Probate Courts and a January May August November schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
W. L. Hensley
C. M. Buford
bDearing
J. A. Eaton
Gisreckenridge
Arthur Kelsey
S. V. Lye
Joseph Arceswell
John O. Lourg
J. A. Dheuson
J. A. Letcher
Luther Cresswell
N. F. Robins
Voper
H. L. Smith
H. J. Blount
Lb. Fox
KR. B. Hutchines
Pirot
Train S42 Northbound Connection Update
Train S42 shows no northbound connection on MAIN LINE NORTH toward Mineral Point with arrivals at St. Louis and Mineral Point. Northbound No 6-5.18 am 7.27 am and No 22-8.30 pm 6.27 pm. Southbound No 23-7.50 am 10.45 am and No 9-5.31 pm 8.48 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiam
Potosi
Eee m
Due Mineral Point
St. Louis
Potosi Truth Ad Urges Doan's Recall
An old newspaper ad urges Potosi readers to remember the name W Doan's and to take no other remedies, branding the message as a persuasive promotional slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Doan
Advt
Christmas greetings and town notes from Potosi
Local items detail holiday visits and substitutions, including readers paying subscriptions, families visiting relatives in Aptos and Belgrade, and festive events. Mentions include White Gifts at the Methodist Church, a Presbyterian church social, and Miss Funice Blount hosting a high school class reception. Fire destroys a large bungalow in Tiff. Also reports on local business interest, renewals, and a few tragic incidents such as a shooting at Plat River.
Local notices reflect community events and trials
A garbled notice column details social visits from Catherine Cole of Tavonia and Mrs. J. M. Stacy, plus Miss Saupe Moles and other Southern visitors. It mentions a court hearing with a defense, obituaries, parish events, and a post office parcel rule change affecting first and second zones from the new year. It also notes Christmas Masses, church services, and plans for well drilling by local groups with contractors Parkine and McNabb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friayk
Catherine Cole
Tavonia
Washington
J. M. Stacy
Saupe Moles
Ed Carr
Howe
Paes
Old Casey Home Burned Near Bates Creek
Fire destroyed the Causey farm home about a mile west of Potosi last Friday at 7 morning. Occupants Jeln McAvinney and Felix Campbell were inside when flames took hold, and despite efforts to save belongings, the three‑room frame house burned completely. The brick walls and chimneys withstood the blaze. the structure had been extended with weatherboarded additions over a brick core. The Pittsburg Lead Company owned the property. no insurance was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Causey
Omae
Bates Creek
Potosi
Welock
Jeln McAvinney
Felix Campbell
Ames
Pittsburg Lead Costern Corporation
Must Approve Highest Bid in County Depository Case
Four recent decisions by Jadee Dearing in the revier eat Country Circuit court involve the county against the comng center of vid county to set aside the award for a depository. The court ruled the lower court overstepped discretionary powers when rejecting the bid for a depository offering from the Bank of Hillsboro and the Bank of Willstamra. The court preferred the bid from the rival institution, rejecting the Hillsboro option and ordering the bid be accepted from the Willstamra bank. The Bank of Willstamra bid daily lithanees at a given rate while Jefferson Trust Co bid a lower percentage. The case will be appealed to a higher court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadee Dearing
Reviereat Country
Tee
Bank of
Wihsbera
Jefferson Trust Con
Hillshoru Financial Institution
Conte Court
Pris
Bank of Hillsboro
Amet
Bank of Willstamra
Jefferson Trust Co
Trondale Supplies Big Xmas Tree for City Show
Trondale farms a large evergreen shipped to St. Louis for Christmas celebration. The giant tree, grown two miles from Promdale, will be centerpiece of Twelfth Street festivities decorated with colored lights. Iron Mountain Railway delivered it for free to the St. Louis event committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trondale
St. Louis
St. Laws
Promdale
Joe
Gurace
Mr. Elledge Sees Washington County as Mineral Center
W J Elledge a plaintiff in the receivership against American Lead Barvth and Mercantile Co testified in Farmington that Washington County could rival St Francois in mineral wealth and be the Southeast Missouri lead field center. He noted Potosi Co owns over twenty thousand acres, questioning Day property’s asset significance amid uncertain local lead prospects. The Potosi well project aims to reach granite, which would settle questions about disseminated lead deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Elledge
Barvth and Mercantile Co
Farmington
Elledge
Washington County
St. Francois County
Missouri
Potosi Company
Potosi
Car Robbers Caught At Mineral Point
Two young men identified as Clyde Rupe from Cedar Rapids Iowa and Henry Kis Inger from Berckenridge Missouri were arrested at Mineral Point last Wednesday for breaking the seal of a freight car and stealing merchandise. Some stolen items were found on them. They are jailed awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Rupe
Henry Kis Inger
Mineral Point
Rupe
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Kissinger
Berckenridge
DeSoto Postmaster Fight Reveals Senate Confirmation Clash
Reported in the United States Senate is a battle to block C. C. Mitchim’s postmaster confirmation at DeSoto after Congress member Hensley recommended him. It is unlikely the Senate will reject the President’s appointment despite the fight. The dispute seems not to affect Hensley’s campaign concerns during primary season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Senate
C. C. Mitchim
DeSoto
Hensley
Mitchim
Senate
Notice of Bank of Potosi Stockholders Meeting
Notice is given that the regular annual stockholders meeting of the Bank of Potosi will be held at its banking house in Potosi Missouri on January 6 114. The meeting convenes at 9 a m and will last at least three hours unless the object is accomplished sooner. The purpose is to elect five directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business. Athest H L Waite president I B Headlee secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Potosi
Potosi
Missouri
H. L. Waite
I. B. Headlee
Notice to Well Drillers in Potosi Missouri
Sealed proposals from licensed drillers are invited by the Potosi Board of Aldermen for drilling a well for water supply at the city courthouse site. Bids due January 17 at 7 p.m. A public opening follows. Details available from city clerk H C Bell or engineers Monte & Dunbar at 27 Chemcal Building St Louis. The board may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potosi
City of
Court House
Tsu P.m
Ofice
H. C. Bell
Monte & Dunbar
Engineers
Chemcal
St. Louis
Hesky C
Brew
Local Gleanings from Bismarck and Nearby
Dr Goody Koontz of Caledonia en route to Farmington visited here Monday. Lawrence King perished in a sawmill boiler explosion and was sent to Eureka for burial. Mrs Maude Wood of St Louis visits her mother. Prof C C Garton, Benton's high school principal, was assaulted on the street by Newt Teard. Judge E E Swink and wife from Farmington visited Monday. Dr J N Eaton made a Sunday trip to De Soto for an operation. Marvin Leggett returns home from Cape Girardeau for the holidays. Mrs Rodack of Middlebrook visits relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goody Koontz
Caledonia
Farmington
John Warral
Monilay
Colorado
Lawrence King
Brole
Eureka
Maude Wood
St. Lewis
Jes. Wyl
A. P. Grey
K. T. Exton
Romton
C. C. Garton
Iarton
E. E. Swink
J. N. Eaton
de Sote
Marvin Leggett
Cage Girardeau
Mrs. Rodack
Middlebwoolk
Irondale News From Belgrade Hogs Shipped and Local Visit
The Johnson brothers of Belgrade shipped a car of hogs last Wednesday. Rev Ed Rinkel of Potosi conducted services in Irondale on Tuesday evening. Aunts Survey Hutchings visited last week for work in Hickeny tereve meizhhorkund. Marion Wayne moved to the Place from Adam. An Aetna adjuster settled with Alvin Wisbon for tire loss. Rev Taylor, a Baptist minister, moves to Irondale this week from Leadwood. Neal brothers Perry Irvin and Harry of St Louis visited their uncle Capt J F Bennett. John H Currin, Robertus Love and a Republic reporter witnessed the cedar tree cut and shipped for the public Christmas celebration. Dit Gavergo photographed for the writeup of Arthur in The Republic. The old years old grid stood his dei ol and was perfect in form. Lewis from the Irondate Comment Club praised the town as a general celebration. About 00 smaller trees accompanied the large one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Brothers
Belgrade
Rinkel
Potosi
Irondale
Nazerennehitrel
Hutchings
Hickeny Tereve Meizhhorkund
Marion Wayrne
Adam
Aetna Fire Ins. Co
Alvin Wisbon
Taylor
Leadwood
Neal Brothers
Perry
Irvin
Harry
St. Louis
J. F. Bennett
John H. Currin
Robertus Love
The
Republic
Che Arhur
Vie Republic
Uis
Test
Lewis
Lrondate Commend Club
Watsabeé
Local Notes From St Louis And Nearby Visits
Miss Maule Moon of St Louis visits relatives while Mr and Mrs BE OW Henry visit Potosi on Sunday. Hath Henry visits Miss Lowe Pohin Cadet Floresew. The wind Mr and Mrs Pred Parkin’s little daughter is very ill with pneumonia. Mrs Yarkin and Mrs Mat Mason suffer illnesses. Mr and Mrs I S Lapee travel to Gravilly for Christmas with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maule Moon
St. Louis
BE. OW. Henry
Potosi
Satunday
Hath Henry
Lowe Pohin
Cadet Floresew
Wind
Pred Parkin
Mis. Yarkin
Mat Mason
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clara Matin
F. M. Deggendorf
Dba
Ldi
City of Potosi
Chas. H. Richeson
D. McGready
Bd. Headlee
J. T.tidwell
M. E. Rthodes
Board of Aldermen
C. Bell
J. M. Sloan
Bismarck
M. E. Rhodes
MO. Wi
Hearst B. Blount
Washington County Bank
Eugene Hays
Dean
Doan
Mr. Hayes
Foster-Milburn Co
Props
Buffalo
Lee Namnalon
Alcatel
All Newsdealers
II & Cosecom
Pukseeraid
Titosi
Ard
J. W. Scaoni
Hopewell
Sistouts
George Cee
State Militar
Joseph Cresswell
Aptus
Breckenridge Produce Co
BP. E. Wood and Son
Alva
Berryman
Catherine Connolly
Mrs. Fendall Uhount of
Courtois
Methodist Church
Old
Susie Simpson
Nashville, Tenn
Parrenta, Mir
J. M. Simpson
Funice Blount
George Cresswell
Aptos Wis
Messrs
J. FE. Kecar
Robert Portell
Cruise
Mr. J. W. Towle
Memphis, Tenn
Mr. Towle
Rudolph Jaeschke
Prof
O. L. Loomis
BH. W. Fincher
G. P. Smiley
Charles Townsend
M. L. Townsend
Osprey, Florida
J. M. Campbell
Clinton H Crane
New York
St. Joseph Lead Co
Bonne Terre
Dwleht H
Henry Brinley
Fletcher
H.W. Fincher
Arkansas
Goiter
Mani Rossi
Frank Deval
Plat River
Deval
Hossi
Eugene Frederick Saucier
Stanton, Mo
Richwoods
Jacob Larby
James Henry Martin
Palmer
Farmington Asylum
Kate
Noel
Uf J
Matipe
M. wWiford
Eaelist Christuius Carots
Vom Fulks
New
Amitve
Wressage
Murnlaw
Teves
Boonever
Miroh
Fenrendt Watt
Belle
Eversole
Setiel
Bagtoy
Stleet
Christine Morning
Theehude
Post Tne
Hutie
Father Cuaining
Tie
Potesdot
Sevedawk
Atrorima
Cs. Ninperante
Eeoayplainant
Cpps tSascbeth
Ahetwe Herries
Ceanmosston
Nipper
Parkine & McNabb
Vrain
Piaarsfay Ani
Belerwle
Ironton Register
Santa Claus
Biount & Bust’s Store
Ceeisemas
Blount & Bust
Casey
Mr. Elledge
DeSoto P. O. Fight
Jaywrenve Dover
Granville J. Bartlow
Belleview
Maude E. Eye
the Journal Office
Secon
Potosimo
Potosi Mill and Elevator Company
Potosi, MO
James A. Shields
JAS. A. Shield & Son
Potosi, Missouri
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