Official Washington County Directory Highlights Local Officials
The directory lists Circuit Judge Jus William Sills boro and state lawmakers F H Farris and J A Dearing. It notes county court judges L A Undine and TH BR Paul along with clerk John O Long and sheriff Jas R Whitehead. Court terms set for March and August, probate and county terms in February May August November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William
Sillsboro
F. H. Farris
Steelville
BE. M. Dearing
Potosi
L. A
Undine
Judge County Court
A. Henson
Jas
R. Whitehead
J. W. Collies
F. Blount
Hltcheson
C. D. Seyfarth
Asykins
Summit
W.P. Slunter
O. F. Leal
Mineral Point
Train Schedules for Little Rock and Memphis Lines
Local timetable snippet shows GOING SOUTH services with Texas Express at 10.55 am and 4.50 pm. GOING NORTH lists Memphis Express at 8.00 am, Local Express at 3.03 am, St. Louis Local at 2.15 pm.
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Little Rock
Texas Express
Memphis Express
Local Express
St. Louis
Mineral Point school board schedule fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows unclear times and weekday markers for Mineral Point school board notes. Readable elements list generic periods and codes without coherent context or dates.
Local items note holiday quiet and town chatter
Reader notes from the community include holiday greetings, subscriptions renewed, and town visitors. Mentions Settle's hall event, postmaster appointment, and residents traveling for Christmas. Also recalls a legal case near Dillard and express office openings in Farmington.
Christmas Visits and Local News From Potosi Area
Miss Mattie Clurusey of Prederick town and Mr Ed uond y hn visit kin at his place plus Christmas greetings. Mr David Hlagg near Bonne Terre callers in Potosi. Holiday visitors include Miss Fansis Woo Gassy home from school and Miss Pauline Harris from Lelgrade teaching nearby. Judge L A Page of Undine notes county court setup. Charley Swift returns from Indian Territory. Death of Miss Jennie Sloan near Caledonia due to heart disease. Lion Mountain train wreck near Charleston after broken rail injures Conductor Lyech and scrambles about fifteen passengers.
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Bismarck Gazette
Lion Mountain
Charleston
Lyech
de Soto
Passenger Train Stops Hinder Residents at Mineral Point
A Letter to the Editor argues that a northbound passenger train stopping at Mineral Point benefits travelers while the Po Bosi branch misses riders. The writer urges the railroad to make the Po Bosi train stop locally, noting traffic differences may affect the bias in Potosi’s favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Point
Po Bosi
Pase Seowers
Lronten Tiegister
Potosi
Old Washington County resident Isaac Hargus visits Festus
The aged Isaac Hargus of Washington county visits John Velar’s family in Festus. He crossed the plains to California in 1849 and helped make the overland trail. He mined in California before returning home to marry Miss Settle and settle on a farm near Potosi, where he has lived ever since.
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Washington County
Isaac Hargus
John Velar
California
Miss Settle
Potosi
Festus Cor
Hilshora Democrat
Prospect near Putosi yields rich ore for two prospectors
In the Putosi locality the Towl Bagg Ever sole tract near town tests by Thos Skiles and Ws Meyers show rapid ore output with two workers producing over 15 000 pounds weekly at a $26 per 10d pound price. They cleaned about $400 in two weeks at shallow depth, signaling potential for larger prospecting. Meanwhile federal grand jury probes timber cut on government lands in southeast Missouri counties including Madison Ripley Troy Jefferson and Dent to curb illegal trespass and possible conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putosi
Towl-Bagg- Eversole
Elti
Messrs
Thos. Skiles
Ws. Meyers
Skiles
Meyers
Missouri
Grand Jury
Hla
Madison
Ripley
Troy
Jefferson
Dent
Glebe-Demokrat
Christmas Scenes and Bank Robbery in Nearby Towns
The report mentions Mrs Dehjar Pittsof at Louis Christmas visit and a caller renewing subscription. It details a bank robbery at Chanatin Arkansas where two masked men looted about £4500, encountered resistance from townspeople, wounded one robber, and fled with pursuit continuing. bank insured and owner Richard Adams Sr. notes strong local business.
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Tae Farmington News
Trondale
Lins County
Chanatin
Arkansas
Richa Adams, Jr
Richard Adams
Partieton
Burgaanizdstu
Leronoin
Adams
Inn
Pacey
Guem
Comeone
Richard Adaims, Sr
Farmington
Burpiary Insurance
First Christmas in Missouri at Early Settler Home
In Missouri the first Christmas in the state was celebrated in the home of Laptiste Lalose near S E Genevieve after exploration by French and Spanish travelers. Early settlers Lakouse built a small cabin by the Mississippi, and the early family observed Christmas there. Sunday events saw both Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday schools present festive programs with tree displays at the Presbyterian church, recitations, songs, and candy and oranges for all children. The organist Miss Clara L Tall received a silver umbrella amid celebratory gifting, while James A Shields Jr earned a scarf pin. the Melodist church sphere drew a large crowd with songs and recitations, star badges for scholars, and fine choir music.
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Missouri
Laptiste Lalose
S.e. Genevieve
Labrose
Mississippi
Kaskaskat
Wrenel
Lakouse
Presbyterian
Methodist
Clara L. Tall
James A. Shields, Jr
Tragedy Follows after De Soto Trip near Cadet
Malewab known as Coo Declue of Shibouiebb, about 30, found mangled on a White crossing railroad track a mile south of Cadet last Sunday morning. He had been drinking with two companions after visiting De Soto Saturday. Coroner Smiley and a jury ruled accidental death. The event echoes a similar tragedy near Petast Brapel a year prior.
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Malewab
Declue
Shibouiebb
White Crosing
Cadet
de Sote
de Soto
Mineral Foint
Smiley
Potosi
Petast Brapel
Ladies Coats and Jackets Offer Beats St Louis Prices
Ladies coats and jackets feature the latest materials and patterns at prices that beat St Louis competitors. Children’s and girls’ caps also available. get them now.
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St. Louis
Christmas greetings and social notes from St Louis and local figures
Sir Campbell Cumillings of St Louis hosts Mayor and Mrs J M Thaigen at a Christmas gathering. A. I Philbert hosts a breads party with guests from St Louis. Names include S J Phillbert, Miss A A Phillbert, J E Tinwbert, Rena May Lawlor, Etro and Ars Fo McCaheu, and Miss Pailibert returning from school for holidays. The piece urges city authorities to curb mainstreet gunfire and fireworks during holidays, noting public complaints and safety concerns.
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Sir. Campbell Cumillings
St. Louis
J. M. Thaigen
A. I Philbert
St. Lois
Sim
S.J. Phillbert
A. A. Phillbert
J. E Tinwbert
Rena May Lawlor
St. Lous
Etro
Ars Fo McCaheu
Aos
Pailibert
Schogs
Marital union in 1906 near Camp Bell resort
The item notes the marriage of William Doty of Sullivan Missouri to Myrth Campbell of the local neighborhood on December 9 1906 at the place. It mentions visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Peterson of Springfield Illinois and Mr Algire, Mr Radelph and other locals. It highlights Theresa Colcaian of Old Mines ending a productive term as a teacher and Mr G A Strother planning to move to a farm near Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Doty
Miss Myrth
Campbell
Mr. Doty
Sullivan
Miss Campbell
Peterson
Springfield
Lil
Algire
Radelph
Iour
John Hampton
Alfred
Iandale
Mer John Smith
Frankelay
Theresa Colcaian
Old Mines
Selon
Kidney Cure Claim Promises for Sally in New Britain
Sally, of New Britain Connecticut, reports trying various kidney remedies for diabetes without relief. After using Boleys Kidney Cure from City Drug Store, two tonics improved her condition and five bottles cured her. She now seeks a life insurance examination.
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Tames Donahue
New Britain
Conn
Poley
Boley
City Drug Store
Old Iron Wanted by M Suurman at Casey's Livery
Local buyer M Suurman offers top dollar for old iron at Casey's livery stable in Potosi. Bring any iron you have and get paid on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Suurman
M. A. Casey
Potosi
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Cure Advertisement
Notice to customers proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the national pure food and drug law as it contains no opiates or hormonal drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults in City Droy Siure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priad
Foley
Childreu
Mineral Point Obscure Names Highlight Local Note
A fragmented local notice lists residents including Etta M Colewan, Josep Haxezard, Margaret A Jane, Green Ceredenia, Jolson Charles Davis and Cassie Green among others in Mineral Point Missouri. The legible items suggest a community roster or social notice with several garbled entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Few Coul
Mineral Point
Htarrlett
Vaughn
Bey Freos Ee Ae Petits Etta M. Colewan
Josep E. Haxezard
New Core for Epilepsy Claims Free Delivery Cure
A partial notice recalls J oh Waterman of Watertown and a claimed epilepsy cure using tonic pills from S F Thurman s drug store. It mentions Oak Lawn Dairy Farm offering ice cream for picnics and entertainments on short notice and lists prices for creams and laxatives, with delivery and guarantees.
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J. Oh. Waterman
Watertown
S. F. Thuran
Oak Lawn
Guy Quaerities
Untitled Drug Addiction Report Summary
A 19th or early 20th century report notes rising concerns over narcotics and alcohol use. Mentions morphine and other narcotics, with focus on public health risks and calls for scrutiny of disturbing drug and drink habits. Unclear details and fragmented OCR.
Almanac Return Promises 1907 Publication by Hicks
The Rev Ir R Hicks resumes publication of his popular almanac for 1907 due to popular demand. The 25 cent issue is for sale by newsdealers or can be mailed from Word acl Works Publishing Co at 2 Locust Street St Louis MO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir TK. Hicks
Word Acl Works Publishing Company
Locust Street
St. Louis
Weed and Works
Aryetep
Notice for Publicaiton of Homestead Entry Proof
Public notice of intent to make proof on Homestead Entry No. 15062 filed Feb 26, 1900 in Section 2 Township 37 N Range J E. Proof to be made before Clerk of County Court at Potost Mo on Tuesday Jan 15, 197? by claimant Sree NOT"CE FOR PUBLICAT sex &and Office at Sphioyzie. The witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are George W. Jenkins, Thos. J. Jenkins, Sep. Hollinswooth, and Wm. P. Cole, all of Shirley Mo. c. N. Van Hosen, Register.
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Sphioyzie
George
Owens
Shirley
Wade
Basge
Potost
George W. Jinkins
Thos
J. Jenkins
Sep. Hollinswooth
Wm. P. Cole
C. N. van Hosen
Register
Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Promotes Safe Use
This notice claims millions of bottles of Foley’s Honey and Tar have been sold with everyone benefiting from its use for coughs colds and lung troubles. It warns that only the genuine yellow package contains no opiates or harmful drugs and urges guarding health by refusing imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Foley,s
City Rege
Reward offered for information leading to conviction
A fragmented notice offers a ten dollar reward for information leading to conviction, mentions Washington County and St. Louis Missouri, and advertises subscription options for the Weea uble Journal and the Twice eeee Stube Democrat at $1.50 and $1.50 respectively. The garbled text urges prompt renewal or new subscriptions.
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Cysinuz
S.rshington County
Tanger J
Powell
St. Louis
Fragmentary OCR Note on Transit Fare and Lip Reading
A fragmented OCR text hints at transit fare notes and a description of lips, with garbled terms like 2 Fe ite and 434. The readable bits mention lips and a transit context, but most words are unclear and quotation-like. The piece reads like stray OCR artifacts from a transportation-related column.
Hoch Moersy: 47 Ye Yen Hts Ant Naid Entand
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and phrases with unclear meaning. It lists scattered terms such as Rash McGacy and ABU, with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize into a coherent news item. No verifiable facts present.
Lisht and Veeritation Physics Note
Fragmentary OCR note discusses light and color effects with red and blue illumination. Mentions sensitive plants tied to mimosa growing much higher under red light than blue. Contains unclear terms and possible misspellings.
English Agriculturists and UK Labor Figures
English Agriculturists notes the United Kingdom population at 40,669,000 with 8,000,000 engaged in agriculture and its subsidiary occupations, reflecting the era’s labor distribution and economic focus.
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United Kingdom
Islands in Lake Huron Records Tellings
Lake Huron holds a curious record with the most islands of any lake, numbering at least 3,000. In comparison, Ireland’s Lough Erne has around 360 islands, highlighting Huron’s vast archipelago.
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Lake Huron
Lough Erie
Ireland
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F. M. Deggendory
Punliznel
Potosi, MO
Official Directory of
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Potos
Boe Powee
Ounae
Gees
J. M. Sloan
Bismarck
M. E. Rhodes
Potosi O
William A. Cooper
Ofice
J. W. Houston
Irondale, MO
Irondale Bank
F. W. McFadden
Barber Potosi
Delmar Laundry
G. P. Smiley
Washington County Bank
Kill Mz
Couch
Cure Tee Luncs
Dr. King
Prine
Settle’s Hall
Ping
John Geier
Shondale
Hasens
3. B. Mason of
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Treeracker
Chistmas Bar
Wiitehead
Force
Pauw Fiyne
Mr. Boor
Eflyan
St. Mary's, Kan
Alfred, Baroham
Chad Lang
County Clark
John QO. Long
S. M. Goforth
Belwrade
Journal
Almonding
Greenville, Mo
Sle
Iog
Suin
Elys
George McMillan
Bonne ‘Yerre
N. ¥. Hobinson
Frank Tennison
Belgrade
Gran Coleman
Bates Creek
Samuel
Effie Holman
Carleton College
Courtois
Rowses Wright
Ft. Worth
Tex
Misa Margaret Iitcheson
Fulton
George Wallace
Samuel E. Ogle
James Berry
Dillard
Dent County
Salem
Steelville Mirror
W. J. Lewis
Flat [River
St. Francois County
L. A. Lewis
Indian Creek
Decreoe
Ike Letcher
Frank Bust
Andrew Starder
Coffman
Ste. Genevieve County
Harder
Desloge
Hague Butcher Co
Lead Belt News
American Express Co
Pacific Express Co
Fred J. Hess
Caledonia
Tne
Hot Springs
le Springs
Mattie Clurusey
Predericktown
David Hlagg
Bonne Terre
Elen Steei
So Teewix
Fred Mall
Wall Fialt
Reir Land
Putusi
Mrs Tyler
Pubyardston, Mich
Me W. CT. Woolford
Fansis Woo Gassy
Edsmond Cassy
Iss
Chool
Flallie Osser
Mint Will
Latry
Azaehe
Memphis
Yeon
J. W. Towl
O. We. Roop
Pe Soto
Jule Charbosesu
Richwoods
Pauline Harris
Ma’aime
Lelgrade
L. A. Page
Charley Swift
Indian Territory
Charley
Misa Jennie Sloan
Fergus Sloan
Dehjar Pittsof Si Louis
M. Leverpeari Patosi
E. Yoaneiny
Theluinnie
Letdag
Shiseti
Qgs
Jotrasonia
S. Heather
Ustowepim
Was
Mes
Waller
Tiss
Stalleditie
Vissmeyers Lass
J. W. Setile & Co
Young America
Furnace Creek
Sally
Legiouies
Thayer
Deliv’ Huil
Witk
Keeley
W.W. T. Hunter
Journal Building
Potosi MO
Phe Mar- Chait
Ton County
Excellen
Washington
Gilson Gasoline
Gilson Manufacturing CO
Park Street
Port Washington, Wis
Ir R. Hicks
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