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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
4
The Potosi Journal published every Wednesday is circulated from the Potock post office with editor and publisher F. Deggendorff listed. The paper is noted as second class matter under mailing details for Potoss, Missouri, in 1913.
Listing of local officials including U S Congressman W L Hensley and Senator C M Buford. City officers for Potosi include Mayor Charles H Richegan and Clerk D McGreedy. Court terms cover Circuit first Monday in March and fourth Monday in August, County Court months February May August November.
Northbound and southbound train times are listed for Pot osi Point Mineral Point and nearby stations with specific arrivals. The item notes a northbound connection for Train 842 is unavailable and reports a Christmas week with local society notes including visitors, holidays, and community events.
Blount & Bust announces a sales promotion offering special prices for a 20 day period. Customers spending five dollars receive a sack of Fancy Potatoes per bushel and various items like nails, sweaters, hats, and shoes at reduced rates. The notice invites shoppers to visit the store and extends best wishes for the new year.
Notice states the R E M Dues Mercantile Co will continue business at the old stand. It guarantees retail goods and efficient service to patrons, friends, and the general public. The message extends wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year and affirms ongoing daily business with the old reliable firm.
Lawrence King died instantly while Melnerre and L A Dene were seriously injured in a taviter explosion at the Hrade Protos plant ten miles from Vellerdew. The 21 year old victim and others were reportedly at the site when the incident wrecked the plant.
The receivership case of the St. Paoveois Lead Co. draws testimony over two weeks with both sides finishing on Friday. The court adjourned the matter to the February term, as predicted, amid abundant evidence and frequent public interest. Local observers expect the application to fail, with ongoing coverage planned by The News.
A description notes General Manager Nichols presiding over a security action at the old Dine property on a weeknight, detailing attendance by Empresses and other officials. The account highlights Captain Burns arriving and emphasizes a festive mood amid formal proceedings.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a government program or policy tied to postage stamps and a central body, mentioning Washington and a department of energy and mines. It references miners, inquiry demands, and a critique of bureaucratic burdens, with scatted names and unclear actions.
The piece expresses New Year greetings and reflections on past hardships. It notes gratitude for support, asks for charity, and hopes the New Year brings happiness and prosperity to readers and contributors alike.
The Flat River Mining Co., a St. Louis corporation holding about eight to nine thousand acres mainly in the western part of the county, has put the land up for sale in parcels to suit buyers. A large portion is said to be suitable for farming.
Irondale records show residents and visitors for the holidays. Felt Smith of Caledonia shipped a car of hogs Monday. Guy Martin came from Cape Girardeau to spend the holidays with homefolks. Phillip and Emmett Walton visit relatives at Mineral Point. Mrs Page visits her brother at Ellington. Doctor Farrow of De Soto consulted with Dr Yeargain over a child’s serious case. Mrs J R Mainwaring of Spearfish and Mrs T A Thompson of De Soto visit sister Mrs J F Bennett. A Christmas Day reunion of Judge M F Williams survivors was hosted by J F Williams near Caledonia. Shoppers and home comers filled the streets.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Potosi Aldermen for drilling a water well to 140 feet. Bids opened January 12 at 7 50 p m. Specifications at city clerk H C Bell or Monie and Dunbar engineers 1927 Chemical Building St Louis. Board may reject any bid. Henry C Bell City Clerk pro tem.
In Bismarck, Jack Eidigon returns home from St Louis for the holidays while Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Evens of De Soto spend Sunday with Chas. Johnson and family. Ed Smith and family of New Madrid visit Caledonia relatives. Mrs. Habetzell of St Louis visits Peter Woolford’s family. Mrs. Ivan Horton and Paul Burnett are reported quite sick with pneumonia. Miss Mabel Boston of Pine Bluff Ark visits relatives. Paul Packer, recently at Mo Pac hospital in St Louis, returns home. The Masonic and Eastern Star lodges held a joint installation with Rev. C. Co. Wood of St Louis delivering the oration.
James A Nipper 37 of Troutt died after a horse kicked him in a barn near his brother in law J B Mercer. He preached at Fourche de Renault Baptist Church earlier that day while visiting, returning home and dying soon after. He leaves a first wife deceased, a second wife Elizabeth Penn, and four children S J Nipper, Mrs WOR Dioncerty, JW Nipper, and Mrs W C Pitty. Buried January 1 at the Quaker family cemetery.
Levy Elijah Matthews of Mineral Point visiting relatives on Lost Creek. Miss Edith Holman spent the latter part of last week with homefolk near Belgrade. Lester Henry entertaining his father D. J. Henry and brother Will Henry of Grulyide. Mrs. T. G. Rowsin is real sick with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Parker Madson spent last week at the home of Mr. Wm Wood. Mrs. Martha Mason died at her home last Wednesday morning of pneumonia aged about six decades. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Fred Parkin, and many moving friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sheppard spent last week at the homes of P. C. Stipepard and C. D. Lewelle. Lawrence Wood Hines went to Ceadke Station Mantonomi until spring. Joe and Evelyn Laperchaive returned home after a two weeks visit at Kiely Woods.
At Palmer Missouri on December 17 Jennie Marler aged 1 years the funeral was conducted by Hey d He Hicks and attended by a large concourse of friends and the family Jeanie was a sweet and good girl beloved by all who knew her
Miss Myrtle Patterson returned to Potosi after Christmas with Miss Hattie McGrew. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dickey hosted a tin shower. Harry Smith left for Illinois after a two week visit. Hunting wild turkeys remains popular with several fine birds. Mrs. Mart Nicholson of Latty visited her parents Will and Mrs Shirley. Miss Mollie Sullivan visits at Bismarck this week. Ralph Ramsey is ill in St Louis with his aunt. Church of God Sunday school held a Christmas gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKew assisted by S. T. Goff. Over twenty guests included Myrtle Patterson and Harry Smith East Alton. Music by Mr. Goff and Mrs. Carr accompanied the festivities. The event ended late with good will and peace on earth remarks.
Herculaneum residents Joseph Bone Alpha Justine and Cecilia Bone spent the holidays in Potosi with relatives. George Craig visits Belgrade during the holidays. Nob Evens visits kin at Hopewell. Bard Paul, a Fredericktown college student, returns home here. Miss Mamie Bone of Potosi visits relatives locally.
Monroe Saltsman youngest son of Mrs Allaie Saltsman and the late D Saltermann died at Rocky Ford Colorado on December 22 191. He moved with his family to Colorado about two years ago for health reasons but deteriorated until death. Monroe worked as a clerk here before leaving for Colorado and was well liked. Remains will be brought back for interment in Courtois burying ground near his birthplace.
Ed C. Johns captured two wood rats of a rare species that are about twice the size of mice and ocher colored. They leap distances that outpace the sprinting gray rat, making these creatures unusually interesting and seldom seen by even veteran timber workers. Piedmont Banner.
An order of publication announces a Missouri circuit court action in Washington County seeking a divorce for Mary Ellen Tedder from John Milton Tedder. The notice warns of default judgment if the defendant fails to appear, with publication in the Potosi Journal for four weeks prior to the next term. The clerk Jos. Cresswell signs the notice.
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