Local notices and social notes from Potosi area
A town column records deaths, visits, taxes due, and upcoming events. Notables include the death of Mrs W M Goff of Shibboleth, visits from Capt John Casey and Rev Lem Hall, tax collection reminders, a festival at the Opera House, and a midnight mass at St James church marking the new century. Several residents and travelers are named with towns such as Palmer, St Louis, Caledonia, Belleview, Ironton, and Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Widow and Friends Share Notice of Mr Rice Illness
Mr E H Rice of Concord Township remains seriously afflicted with rheumatism. The note was submitted by longtime local friends asking for prayers and support as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Rice
Concord Township
Potosi Public School Closed for Holiday Vacation
The Potosi public school remains closed for the holiday vacation through Monday January 7. The Journal notes a delayed issue this week due to office holidays. Local activities include a pleasing Methodist church Sunday school entertainment and various callers renewing subscriptions and visiting the printer.
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Potosi
De Soto brakemen killed in Piedmont caboose collision
Johnson Tyner and Lem Morris of De Soto died after a caboose backed into cars on a sidetrack near Piedmont. Morris died instantly, Tyner died hours later from severe injuries. The wreck occurred in darkness shortly after midnight on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Tyner
Lem Morris
de Soto
Piedmont
Morris
Tyner
Purifying Blood With Herbine to Cure Melancholy
An 19th century ad claims black bile causes gloom and irritability and promotes Herbine as a blood purifier to restore health. Sold by F. X. Tesdale with price noted. The Journal office offers commercial printing services and invites orders.
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F. X. Tesdale
Journal
Caledonia News Recap and Local Updates
A Saturday squall of wind and rain struck Caledonia with college entertainment enjoyed last Thursday. Local tradesmen and residents note Miss Decia Fortune and Frank Loomis passing through, and J W Jennings paints his blacksmith shop. The telephone gang suspended work for Christmas and Frank Loomis plans to move to Flat River for work. wishes for a happy New Year. Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised for wounds burns sprains with price two and five cents by F X Teasdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Frank Grisham
C. H. Queen
Putosi
J. W. Jennings
Decia Fortune
Frank Loomis
Flat River
Perent Doolittle
Weather and local movers mark holiday period
The Montgomery brothers plan homes in the area while locals enjoy fine weather for the season. Names mentioned include Rudy George visiting St Louis, Ola Wigger visiting relatives, John Roussin spending Christmas at Old Mines, and Walter Schmaltz traveling for business. Surveyors work on rail line near Cole shaft and ore reduction site as good ore is reported. J C O Neal opens a grocery in Mill Springs. The M W A hosts an oyster supper. an Observer note promotes HERBINE for vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Wigger
O'Fallon
C. R Smith
John Roussin
Old Mines
Walter Schmaltz
St. Louis
Cole Shaft
J.C. O'Neal
Mill Springs
A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
Local notes report a wet spell with a thunder storm, lumber activity on Jane's Creek, and Belgrade roller mill thriving. Measles spread, Mrs McMurtry seriously ill, and Mrs McSwain improving. Chas Johnson of Bismarck returns from Mob Springs improved. G A R post elects officers. rumor of a holiday wedding. Christmas tree and Sunday school event planned. health and community notices conclude with an ad for Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Meorge McMurtry
McSwain
Chas. Johnson
Bismarck
Tmob Springs
Ark
W. F. McMutry
Jane's Creek
Ughés & McMurtry
Jane’s Creek
F. E. Cole
J. F. Bennett
Thos. B. Tenderson
Wm. Sutton
F. M. Adams
Lino Relfe
W. C. Ten
van. Patten
Sargeant
Bennet Bryan
James Yount
Thos. Fortune
John J. Adans
Alex. Harrison
Potosi
M. E
Buelah Lind
Y Floryl
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THE
Potosi Journal
F. M. Deggendorf
and - Punlisner
Potosi, MO
Columa
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W. BH. Gay Co
Mrs Pearl Pollard
Palmer
Misses Shields
John Casey
Opera House
Charley Rice
Hopewell
A. B. Horton
Jonathan Wishon
Near
R.A. Wortham
A. J. Stucker
Dan’l’’ Gillam
Courtois
Thors
Hugh Murray
Frank Davidson
Recorder Letcher
Capt. Hunter
C. D. Smith
J. F. Evans
Mr. R. S. Brown
Tom Connolly
Quincy, Ill
Genevieve Wolker
Jefferson City
Misses Wood
Lem Hall
Will Hall
Castleman
Bell Telephone Co
Mines
Emma Williams
Fred Williams
J. M. Hughes
Irondale
L. F. Castleman
Edmond Flynn
E. L. Saunders and Family
M. E. Rhodes
P. E. Wood
Berryman
Will Matkin
Pironia Matkin
Daniel P. Goodson
Troutt
Mongay
Judge Hawkins
Summit
J. D. Richmond
O' Fallon, Mo
Messrs
F. S. Wilkinson
J. J. Declue
S. B. Mason
Long Farm
Messrs. Chris. Hockingheimer
G. F. Talley
7. B. Bryan
Belleview Township
Rudolph Jaeschke
Oliver
Wm. Schwab
Ironton
Ida Ryan
W. A. Ryan
Percy Smith
Percy
St. L
Cotton Belt, Express
G. E Alcott
Oraians Coronants
Betoer
Christ Lizas
A. L. Willen
J. F. Miller
S. D. Boyer
Fertile
Moses Cook
Mineral Point
Frank Carter
Aptus
Tom and Jerry
Farmington Times
George J. Cole
Irondale Lead Company
John C. Horton
Sunlight
W. B. Hillen
Uncine
Philip Burkhart
J. W. Houston
Richwoods
Henry Bloom
E.T. Eversole
W. E. Mason
Arizona
Colorado
West
J. F. Williams
Williams
Lawler
John Lawler
Patterson
Wm. C. Declue
Liberty Township
Lewis Bean
Fourche
Renault
Mr. Bean
Pacezse
F. X. Teasdale
James Wilkinson
Eenes Palmer
Jeanette Cole
Douglas Parmeley
Sarah Forrester
Samuel Martzel
Wash
County
Ella Nephun
Arthur Durbie
Bliss
Elsie Durbie
Joel A. Wood
Myrtle Roubedeaux
John W. Gillam
Atin Levy
Ida May Coffman
C. G. Bradleys
Maryden
Stella Stappry
Milton Benson See
Annie Haggard
Seen Eee
St. James’ Church
Tickets, Inc
Ballard
Montgomery Brothers
Undine
Rudy George
J. K. P. Wood
T. B. Self
F. X. Tesale
Tabler
R. M. Bugg Mercantile Co
J. M. Sloan
Granville Coleman
Ww. T. Ronter
Heinrich
Potolemo
Washington County Bank
James Long
Edmond Casey
Washington County
Riggt
Board OF Directors
John Murphy
Edward T. Eversole
PINE
Brazil Creek
Elliott
Bean & Casey
Sullivan & Wilmesherr
P. T. Ramsey
Blood Balm CO
Atisata
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