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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

Page

4

Pension fund to manage estates for invalid soldiers

The cabinet council decided the estates of numerous nobles including Orth Voessendorf Maltighoefen Poeggstall Augenten Laxenburg Heteendorf and the Janus Tiergarten near Vienna will be used to fund care for wounded soldiers. Rentals and income from Prater park and various farms will accrue to the fund. The late Emperor Francis Joseph bequeathed 60 million crowns for wounded soldiers and relatives, with other legacies to his daughters and granddaughter. An American Dutch company is reported to have bought Ischi palace for hotel use.

Francis Joseph Cabinet Council Baden Orth Voessendorf Maltighoefen Poeggstall Augenten Laxenburg Heteendorf Ischi Tyrol Francis Europe

Man hides $250 in basket then sells it in town

Elkhart Indiana Howard Cong hid $250 in a basket of apples during a town visit. He sold that basket and many more and later searched baskets for the money but could not locate the hidden funds.

Elkhart, Incl Howard Cong

Son of Mrs. Morgan Snodgrass Visits Bristol Home

Bristol report says a son of Mrs. Morgan Snodgrass, who left home thirty years ago at age ten and now resides in Oklahoma, has returned unexpectedly and is visiting his mother near Steele's Creek, three miles from Bristol.

Bristol Tenn Morgan Snodgrass Steele's Creek

Eterie Arriveal Kept Dad From Jail

In Mount Vernon, Almato Falcon, convicted of carrying concealed weapons, was freed with a small fine after the court learned he had just become a father to a baby boy.

Eterie Arriveal Dad Mount Vernon Almato Falcon

Town of 800 Packs Up to Move 10 Miles Away

The town of Kobay in Misa has told 800 residents they must move the town ten miles north. Some buildings are already on wheels and others will be loaded onto a logging road to the new site.

Billsville Misa Kobay

Birth records facing gaps in Pineville district

Pineville Kentucky reports a scarce September birth certificate submission with August also lacking entries. Registrar Thomas L Harp notes only one birth record turned in for the area, raising concerns of incomplete notices and potential undercounting.

Pineville Thomas L. Harp Tas Focal Storks

Local notes on holidays and visitors in Potosi area

Holiday trade noted by merchants. Visits from Miss Edith Evens, Mr. T. W. Gillam, Walter Harris, and others. County court to meet, sherif-elect takes jail quarters, and Christmas gifts exchanged. Reports on weather, eggs, turkey prices, and local acknowledgments. Died Miss Margaret Virannegh. Jobo Smith nearing 100. Timber land sale near Patsy. Turkey trade in Iron County.

Christmas, travel, and local notices in Potosi region

Holiday visits touch Piedmont Clarkton and Mineral Point communities as families reunite. Naval serviceman Parry Maxwell returns on furlough from Mare Island, California. Road funding of about 620000 advances PiedmontBilwa project. Local church notices invite Rev. L R King to Potosi and Mineral Point. Town gossip touches a rumored moonshine issue and funeral services for Mrs. N F Robinson.

Parry Maxwell Naval Service Mare, Island Calif Bep Maxwell

January Will Bring Changes in Court House

A series of Republican appointments will reshuffle county offices next week in Cadet Richwoods Letty Caledonian and other districts. Young of Cadet becomes representative. Baker of Richwoods takes over as county judge. Bays of Caledonian B as county judge from the second. Richerson of Letty succeeds Careyan as sheriff. Cooper succeeds Richeson as prosecuting attorney. Thurman succeeds White as coroner. Robinson becomes county treasurer next June. Agnew to county surveyor. Two Democrats remain: Circuit Clerk Cresewell and County Clerk Higginbotham.

S. A Young Wo M Evens J. Ht. Baker Richwoods F Thurman W. J. Bays Caledonian F Talley C.J. Richerson Letty LW Careyan W. A. Cooper Court House Jos. Cresewell Jeff Higginbothem

Mamuiage Licenser in Belgrade and Caledonia Names

A fragmented list names Marvie B Farley Belgrade Gladys BR Lucas Caledonia James H Moon Potwal Memie I Gorda seen in a local licensing context. The garbled OCR text suggests a roster or register with multiple individuals associated with places in a historical Belgrade Caledonia region.

Marvie B. Farley Belgrade Gladys BR. Lucas Caledonia James H. Moon Potwal Memie I. Gorda Ohne

Taken Up Notice of Potosi livestock claims

Taken up yearling heifer brindle Jerasy no underbite. owner may recover by paying notices and costs. Taken up black hog male, 100 pounds with hole in right ear. proof and payment required. Taken up at my place near Potosi a 2 year old beeler white face bore marked with ear, underbite and fork. Owner must prove animal and pay fee. Thos Campbell Potosi, Mo.

J. A. Mechataster Potosi Barrow W. M. Mannion Shirley Miles Weato Beiler Thos. Campbell

L. W. Casey Seeks U. S. Marshal Post

Mr. L. W. Casey, outgoing sheriff, leaves the county jail residence for Dr. LT. Hall home as he pursues appointment as United States Marshal for the eastern District of Missouri under the Harding administration. He serves a four year term with a record of public service and is endorsed by local Republicans and others across the district.

L. W. Casey Hall Carer Casey Sherif United States Missouri Harding Republic Spn

Christmas Dinner at Farmington Hospital No 4

Patients at Hospital No 4 enjoyed a Christmas feast with a Sumptuout dinner and a liberal spread of frost, candies, and treats. Relatives and friends shared in the holiday joy as inmates received gifts and a special moving picture show in the evening under Superintendent Exton's watchful care.

Farmington Chip Exton Generety

William Rieeb Passes Away in Calm Widowly Fashion

William Reebt owner of Toe Maplow forts near Potess, longtime respected citizen, was found dead Wednesday morning by a neighbor. He was about 70 years old, came from Virginia years ago, built a prosperous farm, and was known as a kind Christian gentleman. Survived by his son William and two daughters Mae and Lema, all of whom live on the homeplace. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

William Reebt Maplow Potess Bet Tue Morting Blalamoy Riehl Virginie Nany

Mrs Browne Dies Suddenly in Potose Home

Mrs Hallie Browne wife of S M Browne died from heart failure at her Potose home on Cleisimae day. The funeral was held at the Methodist church with Rev W B Jody officiating and burial in the Presbyterian cemetery. She leaves four sons Henry Robert John Letty and Young, a sister Mrs Bade mond Lasley, two brothers James L Smith and Sgt Maj Jacob Smith, and was a longtime Potose resident respected for Christian service.

Emmett Agnew J. M.agnew Potosi Hickory Grove Mina Leppa Emily Biemarck N. F. Robinson Thie Place Sheravon Presbyterian Church Deceared J. E. Deceecdor Presbyterian Cemetery Hallie Browne Mrowne Potce Methodist Church W. B. Jody F Proebyterian Beeces Ehe Ie Hen Robert Jobo Letty Buest Wey Waleter Mre Bademond ‘Lasey Mr. Jan L. Smith Oleo Jacob Smith Popular Army Mre. Browne Ile Long Potowi

In Memoriam Little Wintlerdill am

In memoriam for a child born December 8 and died January 26, aged years. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Gillam of Paler, Mo. Farewell, dear child, sleep on in peaceful rest. Mother’s verse mourns the loss during Christmas hours.

Little Wintlerdill Am T. W. Gillam Palaer

Local notes from Piatti and War News

Fragmented obituary and personal notices mention Petley moving to Piatti Missouri for church work, the remains of Jake Heaperey headed home for burial, Lt Lona and Caristmas gatherings, Miss Post’s entertaining, and Jonathan Wishon awaiting a letter from Adan of Leerer keeping up with wartime family news.

Jake Heaperey Noreber Lona Fous Flere Mne Post Christimas Jonathan Wishon Jr. Adan Leerer Cole Oes

Glycerine Mixture Promises Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments

A historical ad claims many women will be surprised by an instant action of glycerine with buckthorn bark and other ingredients sold by HJ Blount Drug Co. One spoon relieves gas and bloating, with claimed effects on both upper and lower bowel to prevent appendicitis and cure bowel trouble.

HJ. Blount

Administrators Notice of Estate Letters Granted

The Probate Court of Wasison County Missouri grants administrator letters to Ane M Geekle for the estate of Jacob Geekle deceased. Creditors and claimants must present their claims within six months for allowance or be barred. within one year from letters, they may be precluded from benefits. James A. Hittson, Judge.

Jacob Geekle Proite Wasisiogen Fiesgors Perstus Assis Miscouri Eald Jas. A. Hitspun

Christmas Salutations and Local Weddings in Caledonia

Families in Caledonia and nearby towns spent Christmas visiting relatives and attending social events. Notable items include several guests staying with local families, an annual dance at Dr. W. I. Duckworth’s home, and a wedding at Mr. J. B. Lucas’s residence where Miss Jetndus Lucas wed Mr. Marvin Farley of North. The couple plan a brief trip and will reside in Herculaneum, Missouri, with best wishes from the community.

Osa Corinne Siown Sprinfela Misa Fiorence Telley Marmington Ironedale Joswe Aden St Loma MraniMre Wo J Fite Shelton Duckworth John Bob Parner Wood River J B. Lucas Misa Jetndus Lucas Marvin Farley Eorth J. E. Kitts Levis Herculaneum

Memorial to Grant Second Largest Equestrian Statue

Washington report on an eighteen year effort to unveil a bronze equestrian statue of Grant, weighing 20,700 pounds and costing 250,000 dollars. The monument sits on a granite pedestal with military emblems and is planned for a prominent location in the capital, with official approval and ceremonial preparations noted.

Washington Betante Gardens Owpilteat Eterna Perry Vallef Spartators Ttauiteuekrote Ieee Fie Arte Tursielscom Veery Te Cenat Menertal Maine Huilostedg

Terrore Future for Han In Cincinnati Orchestra Ball

Bermand Parrechni plans to join the Symphony orchestra for a time to pursue art. He has spent most of an inheritance and European travels. A future $150,000 awaits at age five, offsetting concerns about the years ahead.

Bermand Parrechni Re Tiat Symphony Lynch Europe

Portrait of ancient Ur king on clay seal found

Philadelphia reports a 2300 B C clay seal bearing the likeness of Ur king Ini-Bin Gem-List. The image, clear on a two dimensional clay stamp, shows the god-king with a forehead lock and a turban hat. The seal was sent by Ur’s high priest to a banker, likely containing gold, and may mark the last of Thi-Sip’s dynasty.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Cerator Lagrum Idi-Bin Lagrain Temple of Abraham Bhulpae Spoothehaven Perar Thi-Sip

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Still Pension Fund For Care L. Smith & Ben Markesmen Edith Evens Cape Girardean Palmer Walter Harris de Sotore Mies Emma Harris Paul Ferguson St. Louis ‘Ie Hia Otto Faulsell Mare Henry Flynn Omaha, Neb Mr. Wilson Orang Batesville, Ark Mies Annie Campbell Jeforaom Barracks Mise Kushalee Fiono St. Charles W. H. Mebrey Doniphan, Mo Castleman Omar Cresewell Mies Martha Jones Mies McCarn St. Louie Mies Margaret Flyen Mr. WH. Wisdom Jas. A. Shields Stealfaire Evan Ong Tillie Hayes Lowie Rugene Hayes A. F. Gregory of Atubte Margaret Ted Monies Connolly Echitol St. Louis W. 8. Robinern Dupo, I QO. J. Bricheton Sherif-Clect Christman Marion Rhodev Ray Higginbotham State University Fertile Sero Madison County Grim Reaper Jobo Smith Dizen Hill Polerki County Margaret Virannegh Robert Brannagh Potosi Tie Sod Timber Co Patsy E. L. Meredon Pottsville Steelville Mirror Iron County J. W. Heffron Hopewell Tony Miller Jobo P. Evane Abie Alee Piedmont Bilwa A. E. Brown Blackwell Our Town Brown L. R. King Princeton University Princeton, N. J Lawrence Carr Clarkton A. A Carr Bellorne Carr George Bryan Clarence Barton Petes Ll N. m Miners Burton Potoel Mineral Point Puto'siuper Diourt’s Hall Uline Southern Railroad Bisnmburgh Chicago Weese S Bank W. Bo Carter Ob. Louis Aetine Mamuiage Licenser U. S. Marshalship William Rieb 8. S. Browne Liberty Bell Emvo Looka Washington County Bank Petesi Pie Hie Jonesome Mother Mia Gitlhem Lroncale Haw. Petley Piatti, Mo Josephine Hooxz St- Lewes Brother Frank Sprinteld Me Kenseth Adums Hoare Norpro Mie Georpe Bataon Ruth Prenton Christa Lawrence Carer Grant the Journal Office Ihe Journal Pennsylvania University Babylonia Urlp
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