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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
4
Rail schedule snippet from Bismarck shows Belmont Matt Express heading north with stops at Bismarck Ace and St. Louis Mail. Times listed include 12:40 PM, 8:23 PM, and 2:40 PM daily, with additional 4:28 PM/6:40 PM tags unclear.
Local notes list frequent visitors from Belgrade Latty Jefferson City and St. Louis including Jos Cresswell Marie Emelaur Anna Breckenridge and L A Watkins. Social calls mention Mrs R M Bugg Jimmie Fisner and Henry Bockstruck. Weather and New Year observations mix with school yard fencing and a party hosted by Howard Swift.
Residents gathered last Sunday for the funeral of the late Thomas Nicholson. Local church services announced for Sunday January 12 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. by Rev. H Whitehead at the Methodist church in Blackwell. John Jennings, son of Mose Jennings, died in De Soto from pneumonia while working there as a hotel porter. Local notes report economic concerns about wheat, street lighting outages due to Waters-Pierce Co., and New Year festivities hosted by Miss Bridget Casey. The Potosi Cornet Band debuted new uniforms. Bank of Irondale advertises in the issue. Town Board to curb hobos, hire counsel for ordinances. J T Silvey recalls oldest horse fiddle piece in county history.
Taxpayers owing for 161 must pay by Datesday, January 15, to avoid penalties. After that, delinquent bids go to township auctioneers with added costs. Attorneys note foreclosure suits in circuit court against multiple property owners in Drowwdale, including parcels in blocks 82 and 13 and damages claims. Public health notice warns of a smallpox outbreak near Mineral Donat and related areas, urging precautions as cases spread to nearby towns.
The Derender revenue collections in this county amount to S378 divided among two funds: State revenue 82 213.62 at interest 1.475.772 County revenue SSL 74 BUMOG!nce cneos .455 19 read SHIN This is nearly S000 sort. Collections for the sale aettod in 1904 when bicross collections altered to SIR 34.70. Collector Blount thanks taxpayers for prompt animal revenue delivery.
Mr Michael Duffy aged 74 dies at Fountain Farm near Cadet from injuries suffered in a January 1 runaway accident while riding in a churchyard minibus with his wife. Funeral to St Louis. Jos A Duffy, a prominent St Louis real estate dealer, is his son. Thomas Nicholson, a longtime Liberty Township resident and wealthy farmer, dies at 81 after a month of illness. funeral at home, interment on the farm. Survivors include his wife Sarah Martin and two children. Journal extends condolences to both families.
A hold up was attempted at the Elvins bank on Thursday morning December 2 as dynamite was used at the door. The explosion near two o'clock was heard by J E Heaton who lived nearby and saw robbers guarding his dwelling to stop an alarm. They left without taking any loot.
Entrance to the bank was gained through a window after the front door lock was smashed. A man was arrested on suspicion of involvement while Marshal West of Elvins trailed the suspects with his hound pups but the dogs proved ineffective. The alarm was not fired.
Belgrade farmers plowed for spring while local residents pursue studies and celebrate milestones. Luther Tennison returns to Columbia. N. Townsend plans May graduation in St Louis. J G Walton moving into a new residence. McNabb Bros win a building contract. FP Adams upgrades his home. Social gatherings include New Year’s Eve at Miss Cora Byrd’s and a tenth wedding anniversary. The piece notes medical cautions about flu and endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs.
At noon Christmas din Prom the Lead Miner Armen Hall and Mias May Wooford wed at the bride’s father Geo W Woolford home. Bride wore sky blue henrietta with white silk trim. A bountiful feast followed. Reception next day at groom’s parents in Trendale. They will reside in Irondale. Also notes young postmaster Marry E Evans of Hopewell Mo and aLas Vegas health update for Watson Cole. Smallpox threat ends as churches resume services.
Mr J E Sloan of Caledonia visited the office Monday to renew his subscription. He recently sold his Caledonia farm and is negotiating for another property in Iron County, possibly relocating there in the spring.
On December 12, 1901 Elmer E Bean and Miss Phronia Matkins were married by the writer at the M. E. Church South parsonage in Bismarck Missouri. They were accompanied by Walter Matkins and Miss Etta Dean.
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