09 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1910
Page
1
The author argues that major railroad improvements are funded by bond issues, transferring costs to traffic and burdens to users. Profits, if any, flow to stockholders, explaining vast fortunes of figures like the Goulds Hills Harriman.
A federal judge ruled that railroad companies must receive liquor packages for delivery within Oklahoma, despite the state constitution banning liquor and transportation laws aiming to keep it out. Brewers and distillers challenged the prohibition, while the judge’s decision reflects the power of federal authority over state will.
The Sixth District result prompts questions about Republican tariff policy and rising living costs. Democrats gain as voters seek relief from restiveness, with history noting 1892 shows the tariff fix once again. The piece argues the public blames high living costs and party policy, not local factors, for the shift.
Notice explains state money eligibility for an eight month term with a forty cents levy funded by loans. Districts must meet area nine square miles and at least twenty five pupils, and levy sixty five cents not more than twenty five. Failure to comply could leave district unorganized and ineligible for state funds.
The notice outlines conditions for a school levy including limits on assessed valuation, a June 15 1910 deadline for formal written county clerk applications, and the need to specify the extra amount required beyond the teachers fund to extend the term eight months and pay forty dollars monthly to the teacher. Warrants may be issued for the full levy amount regardless of treasury funds. Delinquent taxes can be redirected to year expenses.
Eye and son Montie attended church at White Oak Grove. Mr S V Eye had business in Potosi Friday. Mr and Mrs William Allen shopped in Potosi Saturday. Delmar Pitts, employed at Hannibal Missouri, visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs George Allen visiting on Sheu Creek. The work on C H Downard's new house progresses. We note the death of Michael Geier near here last Tuesday. Mrs Compton not improving at this writing. Preey a ae ad.
February arrived with a regular blizzard as W. S. Scott expands Welch Stave and Merc Co with a large engine to raise capacity and acquires virgin timber. Rev. G. L. Chapman preached at Sugar Grove. Win Blount returns from St. Louis after treatment and is said to be well. T. F. Blount eyes Oklahoma move, leaving mournful local ties. Granville Grooms’s 10 month old child severely burned by a spill of boiling tea, condition precarious. CRACHER JACK.
Hopewell reports from Wallen Creek and nearby towns include purchases of Hall farm goods and household furniture from Victoria, cement and lumber shipments for a poultry ranch and fish-pond work, and visits by residents. Births and weddings noted. town folk travel to De Soto and Rock Spring for homes and church ceremonies. Sheriff Casey seeks Daniel Evans in a local law violation case. former Leadwood residents John Jarvis and family arrive in town.
Residents report greetings and travels as Jas Jenkerson visits Patesi while Gord Scott and Ed Wilkinson plan Ohio departure. Ed earns four dollars daily at Barerton. Dent and Scaggs visit Belgrade and Topozark friends. Elmer Grooms visits from Potosi, Fronia Gillam departs John's Creek for home, and Mrs Compton returns from Doe Run. Dicus relocates farm. town population decreases by one.
An alias execution from the Circuit Court of St. Louis orders a sheriff sale of the Southeast Missouri Barytes Company real estate in Washington County Missouri. Tracts A to D outline extensive land parcels and various lot descriptions, with equipment and buildings included, to be sold at public vendue in Potosi to satisfy the judgment in favor of Jon Wilkes against the company. The sale occurs Tuesday in the Mach, between court hours, at the courthouse door.
Lawrence W. Casey, sheriff of Washington County, announces a public sale of property in Potosi Missouri on February 9 1910. The notice records the sheriff s official act and location.
Official statement of the Washington County Bank at Potosi Missouri closing January 31 1910 lists loans and discounts real estate bonds and stocks and deposits with liabilities including capital surplus and profits. Signed by James Long president and J F Evans cashier on February 9 1910 with notary acknowledgment.
A brief notice invites readers to subscribe to The Journal for one year at the price of $1. The message emphasizes affordability and seeks to attract new subscribers with a timebound offer.
Under MR. E. G. LEWIS, the St Louis Star presents itself as the ideal family paper for 1910. It promises all the news daily short stories and home subjects in which readers are interested with a push to subscribe today.
Probate court lists settlements due from executors administrators guardians and curators at the February term. Among items: Silvey administrator of William W. Silvey final settlement. Key guardian Champ Fluidgewater minor annual settlement. Wedgen administrator Frank Armstrong final settlement. Tennison executor John H. Tennison annual settlement. Settle administrator Eliza M. Stratton annual settlement. Key administrator Ivey D. Stove minor suousl settlement.
State of Missouri Washington County probate docket February term 1910 lists guardians of minors and administrators and executors with annual and final settlements. James A. Henson Judge certifies the record as a true copy of the docket dated January 7, 1910.
A young cub reporter sent to cover a society wedding returns after an hour with no story as the groom failed to appear. The city editor, irritated, asks why no wedding copy is filed, and the answer implies the wedding did not happen. The anecdote highlights newsroom impatience and elusive assignments.
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