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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
3
Warren tres e to man and Haight with three seamen commandeered a large cutter, sent a horse to a bystander, then sprinted to the boat. Carrington took the helm once sails filled, guiding the swift craft with practiced skill as the harbor watched, none matching his command.
The Escapade centers on Ellen and Lady Carrington after a Puritan marriage falls into trouble. Jealousy triggers accusations as cards, IOUs, and affections spark a family feud at Carrington Castle. Ellen flees with Deborah toward Portsmouth while pursuers race after them and Strathgate reaches the port ahead of the others.
Lord Carrington confronts Strathgate with a pistol on the harbor, but spares him when Strathgate shows bold calm. Carrington offers money for a crew and a fast boat to reach the Flying Star, seeking a swift ambush and possible capture before Strathgate slips away.
Ellen and Debbie flee toward Portsmouth in a small cutter and outrun a larger pursuing boat. Ellen suspects Lord Strathgate pursues with anger after a failed confrontation, and she secretly arms herself at dawn while navigating a perilous beam wind through the channel off Bambridge toward harbor.
In Missouri the William Jewell College library project reaches completion with a fireproof concrete brick and stone building. About 600 students enjoyed a holiday to help move roughly 20 000 books from the old quarters. The drive to fund the library began after acquiring the Spurgeon collection in 1905 and subsequent fundraising efforts culminated in a 1907 start and a total cost near 45000. State officials testified in Jefferson City over a tax injunction against Postal Telegraph, as the company contests taxes levied by the state board of equalization across multiple counties and St. Louis.
A state project to build a Kansas City to St. Louis highway hinges on county cooperation and control of roads. Voters approved a special levy option, but without city majorities the country areas would not carry the amendment. The proposed levy tops at five dollars per year on a ten thousand dollar farm assessment of two thousand.
Mrs Lucy Kidwell aged 92 died at her daughter's home in Kansas City Born in Virginia she moved with her family to Missouri as a child Their journey in a prairie schooner was marked by an Indian attack The family settled near La Belle Only recently was the old Kidwell farm sold
Warren White was fatally injured when kicked in the leg. He suffered a compound fracture below the knee, developed infection, and had his leg amputated, but the operation was delayed too long. He died at Springfield hospital.
Farmer J. H. Potter wounded 74 year old Sylvester Scott in a Tuesday dispute over a land deal at Kleen's place near Rinehart Vernon county. Scott listed in critical condition with Potter detained.
Logan Cox a 21 year old Frisco brakeman was killed in the Seneca railroad yards while throwing a switch his foot was caught in a frog and the engine backed over him
Gov Folk appoints William Kramer as inspector of oils for the city of Nevada for a two year term from August 12 1908.
In his annual report to the State Historical Society secretary George W. Martin shows the department leads the state. The library holds 34 134 volumes, 35 592 newspapers and magazines, 104 158 pamphlets, totaling 357 165 items on exhibit.
The Regular Baptist, the official church organ in the United States, has suspended publication. The editor laments that brethren nationwide have not provided adequate support. It served the hardshell Baptist group.
The state pharmacy board held a session in St. Joseph recently with fifty four examinees taking the certificate examination.
An eight-year-old boy, Edward Childress of South Joplin, was run over by an electric car while returning home from school. He died within minutes after attempting to dodge one car and stepping into the path of another.
John Nizzi a 28 year old unmarried coal miner employed in mine No 66 of Central Coal and Coke company Bevier was killed in a slate fall. The accident occurred underground leaving Nizzi dead at the scene.
The state board of dental examiners met in Jefferson City to revoke the license of Dr J Homer Williams of Kansas City following a complaint of unprofessional conduct filed last summer. The action marks a formal disciplinary result in a professional ethics case.
Raymond Cullenbar aged 17 died in Springfield from severe burns after his clothing caught fire while asleep beside a campfire. The accident ending a young life underscores dangers of campfire safety.
A blank sheet and three one dollar bills were sent to State Treasurer Gmerich with no note or sender. Postmarked from a railroad office between Kansas City and St Louis, the funds go to the refunded amounts fund then into the school fund. This is the second such remittance recently, tied to a theory of conscience over a state loss.
Mrs. Joseph Caldwell of ten miles south of Warrensburg died suddenly from throat trouble after relaying a dream she would die in four days. She prepared for death, bought clothes, and passed away Friday on the fourth day. She was 22, married three years.
President A. J. Davidson announced resumed work on the Frisco railroad car shops after a year’s suspension due to the panic. At least 300 men will be employed as construction proceeds to complete all buildings. The project is estimated to cost 1,500,000 dollars.
A meeting Saturday at the Bank of Blairstown formed plans for a drainage district to straighten widen and deepen Big Creek through Henry and Johnson counties. Ex Senator Young of Kansas City J Rush A M Butcher David Brown and several other landowners attended in favor and the project will be pushed to a prompt conclusion.
Mrs. Sullivan died of ptomaine poisoning after eating ice cream bought at a drug store in Kansas City. The ice cream also sickened her baby, though the infant is expected to recover.
Curtis Herrman a Missouri Pacific boilermaker partly deaf was struck by a Missouri Kansas Texas switch engine in Sedalia yards and died from his injuries a few hours later.
State Treasurer Mark Tully moved 18000 in bonds from the general fund to the state school fund, reducing state bonded indebtedness to 605000 held by the school fund. It would take a third of a mill tax levy for one year to wipe out the entire debt, a uniquely low figure among states.
A $1,500,000 private railroad project and an $800,000 beet sugar plant at St. Francis are planned in Cheyenne county. Promoters from Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis and Zanesville Ohio target the site with work to begin January 1. Missouri Boy Dies at Kansas School. Paul Bonebrake 13 of Anett a student at Campbell college Holton Kan died after an appendicitis operation.
Robbers blew the safe at the F. L B. Hubbard general mercantile in Clark used carpets to muffle the blast. They opened the safe and obtained only $2.01 in cash and several pairs of shoes.
The Chillicothe World, Missouri's longtime leading Populist paper, has ceased publication after many years, ending its run as a notable regional voice.
Edward Booker and Luther Proctor, described as notorious crooks, were arrested in Weleetka Oklahoma on grand larceny charges by Deputy Marshal Mell Hulse of Kansas City. They are suspected of robbing R. G. Wilson, former Jackson County ex-treasurer of Lee's Summit, of wool valued at 700 dollars.
William Bostian, postmaster at Independence, has been reappointed after a long service term.
Little Mary grows ill and her mother and grandmother clash over whether appendicitis or convulsions threaten her. The child reports two dollies are sick, with one having a pint o spiders and the other about to have convulsions, in a playful but revealing scene.
Magistrate questions witness about assault as he notes hesitation to aid. Laundry work discussion follows on starch use. The witness explains why firmness is achieved by thick pastes, while Defiance Starch offers stronger, thinner application improving fabric quality.
The Reverend Sam Jones faced interruptions during a prosperity sermon as a small man in the front row shouted that prosperity had not affected him. Jones replied that prosperity comes with effort and growth, quelling the interruption with sharp humor.
An irate grandpa scolds Tommy for making noise in the library as he imitates a ship pounding in the surf. The boy replies it is him, prompting a slipper threat as the scene blends humor and domestic fracas.
The summer trend shows fine white goods again, and Defiance Starch is promoted as free from injurious chemicals and safe for fine fabrics. Its strong stiffening action supposedly requires half the usual amount, delivering a finish as perfect as when the goods were new.
In a Penny Pictorial quip, Codling accuses a tramp of not working while Softy defends him, asking why he should avoid speaking to a man who is out of work. The exchange highlights class tensions in a light, humorous tone.
A brief Yonkers Statesman item notes a playful exchange about loving works of art and marriage to an artist, implying a pairing of a man with an artist in a lighthearted social snippet.
Unclear ad text promotes Paz Ointment for piles claiming cure in 6 to 14 days with refund if not. Mentions prices 6c and 5c cigars, and references to Lewis' Single Binder and factory at Peoria Illinois. Includes stray phrases about marriage to a boss and a misquoted Hellodorus line.
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