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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
4
The Potosi Journal announces the publication details and bureau information. A weekly publication edited by P. M. Deggendorfy appears with standard postal office second class matter notice for Potosi, Missouri.
Directory lists circuit judges and county officers across Washington County with districts and towns, including judges, prosecutors, assessors, and school commissioners. It also notes court terms: circuit court on the 1st Monday in March and 4th Monday in August, county court on the 1st Monday in February May August and November, and produce court on the 2nd Monday in February May August November.
Schedules show No. 23 Little Rock Local at 10.38 am and J Texas Express at 4.30 pm going south. Northbound No. 8 Memphis Express 5.28 am and Local Express 8.52 am, with St Louis Local 2.15 pm. Station times listed for Mineral Pots and Power.
Community notices name Rev Kerr in St Louis, visits by Miss Kendall and others to Pevely, Potosi, Farmington, Festus, and St Louis. county officials extend term. local commerce and health updates. incidents include a stabbing in Hills Yatton and a bakery opening in Sullivan. obituary notes for ONeilie Billy Vecliph near Brule Troy.
A frame house occupied by Jovepl Walak and family burned around four o clock Thursday afternoon near the old fair grounds west of town. An overheated stovepipe set the roof aflame, and by the time townspeople arrived the structure was a total loss. Some belongings were saved. the building belonged to the American Lead and Baryta Co and formerly served as offices of the old county fair association.
The county court reevaluates appointing a civil engineer road supervisor under the new law. Salaries range from 300 to 1000 annually, but a qualified engineer may not accept the minimum pay, risking depleted road funds and insufficient countywide improvements. The piece laments state road policy as near farcical and urges national focus on road development.
James O Donnell a well known local citizen suffered severe injuries in a mine explosion Saturday afternoon. He and Buck Hill were preparing a blast when the dynamite ignited a fire after a drill sparked. O Donnell lost a leg to amputation performed by Dr Townsend and Dr Lew. Hill escaped with minor head injuries. The family has the communitys sympathy.
The regular Communion Service is observed Sunday morning. Evening topic titled Hell es Religious Fsetor, with speaker W. H. Keer presenting Man and the Gospel.
A damaged plea from AL LD EGGENDORF, editor, asking subscribers to promptly remit payment on overdue bills. The note warns the printer needs funds and urges not to treat the request as a joke.
The column lists residents visiting St. Louis and surrounding towns including Miss Hettie Lewis and Mr. Russell Carr. It notes subscription renewals by C Portell and mentions Judge Breckenridge while remarking on a county court house spending plan of 850,004. The item also references students returning to their schools and urges subscribing to the Journal.
The first and only marriage license issued this year by Recorder Cresswell was granted Tuesday to Charles Fortune of Belgrade and Bessie Phares of Latty. A total of 126 licenses were issued in Pty, four fewer than in prior years. A new time card on Lion Mountain last Sunday altered Potosi Branch trains with morning departure at 6 20 a m and last arrival at 6 34 5 p m, while the main line has been discontinued cutting the evening north mail.
Mr Turnbough near Courtois turned in a seven foot dry wolf pelt he killed about two weeks earlier while the animal tried to raid hogs. He seeks a $3.00 wolf-scale bounty from county and state, with the remainder sold to Geo Beeler.
We report the death of Mrs. Sallie Garrett wife of L. W. Garrett former county revenue collector near Belgrade last Friday after a cancer illness. She was daughter of the late J. W. Yeargain and granddaughter of Judge Mors neer BF. Williams of Caledonia. leaves many friends and mourners, with deep sympathy extended to the family.
Bright sunshine and frozen ground aid work. Charlie Jones and son Walter visited W T Hopkins of Old Mines. Henry Scott is very sick. William Wilson is ill. Alisten Storn and wife visited Charlie Scott. Bree Brie.
Miss Hallie Parkiss of Shirley spent last week with Hallie Wilson. Miss Mable Wilson visited Miss Daisy Pitter Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. George Wilson and family visited Mrs. J. J. Hilson on Sunday. Messrs Thomas Compton and Ben Shumons visited the school Tuesday. Little Cora Compton is very sick. Miss Litre Cole of Miles visited the school Tuesday. Mrs Row Conspirated Oy attended church at the Grove Saturday night. Mr Wim Dweestie visited the school Friday evening. Pere Frower.
Fragmentary OCR lists terms for delivery and discounts on factory packs. Mentions capacities and model codes S250 S265 SBR0 F500 EHHQ STA T4000 and states end discount for unleash. Partial and unclear text references Springfield address and catalogue write up.
Mrs. Sloan of Merleview Ivea county visits relatives. Starting January mail service on the Undine and Potesi routes via Lat wn and Floyd drops to thrice weekly from six. Mrs. Eliza Roberts mother of Mrs Nis died at her daughter's home in Patesi Monday evening age 71. Funeral was held Wednesday morning at eleven. The Jourant extends condolences to the family.
The Journal notes readiness to supply county and township candidates with governing positions in bank. Currents will be used by Republicans and Democrats as the new state primary law requires. The primary ballot will print candidates with a petition from voters nominating him for office. Each bank will hold twenty two names with one circulated in each precinct for scrutiny and filing. Blank spaces cover the required forty to forty two procedures per the court for site.
The Leap Year Ball in Settle's hall drew a large attendance of Potosi society leaders and guests from Festus, Popise Blan, Sulphur Spring, St. Louis, Caledonia, and Aptus. An orchestra supplied music late into the night with a lavish repast served in the lobby. Attendees included Otis Nicholson, Sar Dinning, A H Carr, Blewett Smith, Eugene Dallan, Len Chin, Earl Plank, Elza Hornsey, and many Casey families among others.
The committee for resolutions on the death of Brother Thomas Coghill reports adoption. It states the Supreme Architect has called him to rest on December 22, 1907. The lodge honors him as a devoted husband and father and a faithful member, and commends his upright citizenship. Sympathy is extended to his wife and children.
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