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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
4
The Potosi Journal is a weekly publication with F M Deggendorf named as editor and publisher. The notice lists the Potosi post office in Potosi Wisconsin and designates it as a second class periodical.
The directory names presiding officials for county courts circuit court probate and other offices including Sheriff Treasurer Attorney Assessor and School Commissioner with districts and locations such as Mineral Point and Summit. It notes court term dates and notices for special terms plus a time card for trains stopping at Mineral Point with North and South routes and a Sunday train schedule.
Mr Frank Northway visited the city Monday. Mrs Nosil of Mineral Point was in Potosi last Saturday. Y P S A met at Mr W A Russell's home last Thursday. Mer Oris Gillam and Miss Annie Boyer wed last Sunday. Mr and Mrs J O Gibbons of Ne Soto spent part of last week in Potosi. Miss Katie Casey visited Des Moines relatives. Miss Bessie Townsend of Belgrade visited sheriffs and relatives. J H Casey, Gray Casey and Frank Dinning spent Sunday in St Louis. Irene Nixon of Farmington stayed with Mrs J W Towl. Mrs Minnie Hutchinson left Monday for Shreveport La. Sermons at Presbyterian church Sunday on Following afar and The Prayer of Intercession. both have a hearing on Apostle Peter. Renewals: Ellis Seabourne Leadwood, A Northcutt Salem, Columbus Stoan, C F Talley Caledonia, David Boyer Blackwell, R M Robinson Palmer, J Q Richardson Latty, H M Tullock Shirley, Tony Nosil Mineral Point, J M Schmidt Fletcher, S S Paul Cadet, F X Connolly Potosi, Rev Joseph Connolly St Louis. A Bloomington Ill clipping notes Fireman Elmer Bean appointment as traveling fireman for the south end, to train new stokers. Mr W N Rogers of Concord township died last Friday night near Hopewell. Funeral at Hopewell cemetery. He was over 75, English-born, Union veteran. Journal extends sympathy to his family.
Snow is leaving after four foot drifts in places. Geo Craig and Hugh Hall were guests of W R Wilkins on Sunday. Girls are urged to have callers tether their mules at the front gate. Fruit crops show little damage. C W Yount sells handles and hoop pol es well. A birthday social at Miss Sable Good son’s on the 16th featured music by Miss Clara Stevens and Fendall Buckley. W R Midgett returns home after absence, J L Laramore recovers from illness.
Irondale notes Mrs Lois Simondson visits Freelandville and Miss Verdi King is ill. The great railroad culvert at Irondale undergoes repairs for the first time since Iron Mountain expansion. Log hauling suspended due to muddy roads. The Ladies Aid to host a box supper Thursday. Washington birthday program at the school. Kate O Connell of Chicago visits town. J Adams bank cashier in Farmington. Philip Relfe of Belgrade noted in town. Ship rabbits poultry calves and eggs to C Stahl St Louis promising high cash prices.
Local notices cover court dates and social calls from Desloyr to Latty and Bismarck. Reports include visitors to the Journal office, a Water Street well drill, factory sales, and an entertainment at the Opera House. Also noted are a church Washington Birthday address, a Missouri Pacific cash issues, and a border of political leadership changes.
The notice outlines a trust deed dated January 12, 1996 by John C. Wilson and Laura A. Wilson to secure a note, with L. K. Peers as trustee. Due to default, William R. Taylor Jr appoints M. E. Rhodes to act as substitute trustee. On March 27, 1908, a public auction at the south front door of the court house in Potosi, Missouri will sell the described land to satisfy the note and costs.
Official statement of the financial condition of the Washington County Bank at Potosi Missouri as of February 4 1908 published in the Potosi Journal The report lists assets including loans real estate and cash and liabilities such as capital stock surplus and deposits Signed by President James Long and Cashier J F Evans and sworn before notary Epworth Eversole on February 224 1908
Land Office notice states Riley Farmer of Sunlight Mo files intention for five year proof on Homestead Entry Nov 15354 dated March 25 1901 for east half of northwest quarter section 3 township 35 north range 1 east. Proof before County Clerk at Potosi on March 17 1908 with witnesses W C Stevens T S Ramsey L M Dickey Judson Farm et al of Suoligit Mo. N Vantiosen Register.
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine extols Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite and a universal remedy. It quickly relieves dyspepsia liver complaint kidney disturbance urinary trouble weakness and general debility. Its blood cleansing action makes it a strong spring medicine. Sold by S F Turner’s drug store for 50 cents with a 30 day guarantee.
The note claims saloons incite moral reform and cites Hillsboro Missouri as a focal point. It mentions local girls running a cooking company and hints at concerns over social behavior among Hillsboro youth and young men.
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