Official Washington County directory highlights local officials
The directory lists court officers and county officials such as Circuit Judge Jos J Williams State Senator C M Buford and County Court judges L A Page Jagge Cony Gout and Joseph Cresewell plus clerks sheriffs treasurers and other posts. It also outlines court terms noting primary sessions on the first Monday of March and the 40th Monday in February with probate terms in February May August and November and reminders of special terms in Potosi and nearby towns.
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J. Williams
Hills
C. M. Buford
Centerville
M. E Rhodes
Peto
L. A. Page
Undine
Jagge Cony’ Gout
Distric
Recbnarne
Belgrade
Joseph’ Cresewell
John O. Fase
Jas
R. Whitehead
N. F. Robinson
G. Nipper
F. W.mcfadden
H. L. Smith
Latty
J. W. Houston
Irondale
H. Hawkins
Summit
W. A
O. F. Beal
Mineral Point
Reult
Montag
Fejruary
Ugusovember
Local notices span St Louis, Potosi, CadetTravelers
A collage of brief items lists residents and visitors across St Louis De Soto Potosi Cadet Mineral Point Palmyra Kirnwood Belgrade and other Missouri towns. Names include S G Nipper Isaac Letcher J W Tow J M Stultz F Jenkins R H Ramsey Jas Belfield S H Puckett Maggie Lambert Catherine Kerris J P Townsend Charles Townsend Rev F P Cook Alice Jenkins Sallie Goff Grace Northway Theodore Casey and Col R J Briscoe. Topics cover trips, visits, subscriptions, school appointments, a Fourth of July question, an opera house plan and a public holiday Columbus Day adjustments with local social notes and a property sale.
Indictments Up From May Term of St Francois Grand Jury
The St Francois county grand jury for the May term returned seventy six indictments nearly all for liquor law violations. Other news notes include Potosi Athletic Club vaudeville to raise funds for gym equipment, a diamond drill testing New Diggings land east of Potosi, and R M Bugg Mercantile shipping wool. Local wheat price expectations hover around a dollar per bushel as county crops look light.
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St. Francois County
Fine levied for whiskey sale under local option at Galena
In Stone county Galena the court assessed a fine of 3300 dollars against a map for selling whiskey in violation of the local option law adopted in the county. The judge warned that the full amount must be served in jail if not paid. The decision urged similar fines for any violators of the local option law in the state.
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Galena
Stone County
Elmwood Seminary Commencement Attendance Noted
Wm Martio of Irondale attends Elmwood Seminary exercises as his daughter Myrtle graduates. Martio, longtime Iron Mountain railway agent in Irondale, has served 44 years. Po tosiand and Hopewell Memorial Day events draw large crowds with decorated graves and a noon basket dinner.
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Wm. Martio
Irondale
Elmwood Seminary
Myrtle
Martio
Iron Mountain Railway
United States
Iron Mountain
Farmington News
Potosi Reassures Youth on Local Life and Meals
The writer counters claims that Potosi has nothing to offer to the young, arguing locals simply lack serious life interest. They acknowledge the town may feel slow but note the ease of securing three square meals daily, a point overlooked by the critics.
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Old Town
New county assessor Henry L Smith starts June 1
Henry L Smith, the new county assessor, takes charge June 15 and begins the annual property assessment. The state association of assessors recently urged raising property valuations to fifty percent of actual value, though how this will be done remains unclear due to potential gaps in information. Real estate valuations are typically adjusted by the county board of equalizations, not by the assessor alone.
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Henry L. Smith
State Organization of Assessors
Jefferson City
County Boarde
Small Town Notes and Reader Notices
De Soto visitors and St Louis trips fill the week as locals report relatives seen in Potosi Caledonia and Richwoods. A two week Caledonia revival brings 150 conversions while Beecher quotes underline books as windows to knowledge. A Whiting man found a large steel object near New Madrid believed to be a torpedo or shell. claims of gold spur offers for the find.
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Caledonia
Jesse Everett
Whiting
New Madrid
Everett
Benton Democrat
Maxwell and Rolla Johnson to wed at Belgrade home
Mr Norman A Maxwell of this place and Miss Rolla Johnson daughter of Mr H E Johnson of Belgrade will be united in marriage this Wednesday evening at the bride s home The wedding will be attended by Mr and Mrs M L Townsend Mrs Sarah Johnson and Mr J W Towl of this place The couple will go to housekeeping at once in the Town cottage on Water street which the groom has fitted up to advance May happiness wealth and prosperity attend their new life
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Norman A. Maxwell
Rolla Johnson
H. E. Johnson
Belgrade
M. L. Townsend
Sarah Johnson
J. W. Towl
Water Street
Young Woman Aims Suicide At Esther Home
Miss Della Martin about 20 tried to kill herself Sunday at Dave Lawless's Esther home by swallowing carbolic acid. She did not ingest enough to die. Dr Hodges attended, noting no stated cause. She had quarreled with a family member and appeared despondent. her mother, a widow, lives at Elglas Farmington News.
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Della Martin
Dave Lawless
Esther
Hodges
Elglas
Farmington News
Local notes and religious services in Cadet area
The community reports plenty of rain and crop concerns with potential weed growth. Lilburn Thomas and wife of Grand Isle City visited his mother Mrs N Richardson here last week. John Green and family from St Louis visited his sister Mrs Burton. Green plans Napa home. Rev Francis Cook of Potosi preached to a large crowd. Sunday school organized with about 300 pupils and to meet 2nd and 4th Sundays each month.
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Lilburn Thomas
Grandlle City, LI
John Green
St. Louis
James
Helen
Burton
Green
Napa
Cal
Francis Cook
Potos
Cook
Jakute B
Marriage Licenses Listed for Reeves and Baker Couples
John W Reeves and Virgie A Baker registered marriage in Viboraum Missouri. Orman Maxweil and Rays Potosi were also noted in the marriage license roundup with Belgrade and Chicago ties.
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John W. Reeves
Ares
Viboraum
Virgie A. Baker
Orman
Maxweil
Rays Potosi
Ad. J Sree Belgrade
Fae Cago Bimare
Local Notes and Travel Mentions From Hopewell Area
Sherman Humphrey and sister Nel lie visited this week while 146 tickets were sold last Saturday for the Memorial Day celebration at Hopewell where Rev Ball was the orator. Capt J F Bennett and wife are visiting relatives at De Soto. Dr J A Eaton of Belgrade was en route to Hopewell. George Schaffer returned from St Louis. J C ONeal and E L McOmber traveled to Potosi. Mrs Mason and son Robert returned from De Soto. Uncle Joe Robinson and wife visited Leadwood. Local teachers visited homes Sunday. Mrs T A Thompson of Little Rock visited relatives. Bank cashier C A Eaton spent a holiday at De Soto.
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Hopewell
Mr. Ball
J. A. Eaton
Belgrade
Our Town
George Schaffer
St. Louis
Messrs
J. C. O'Neal
E. L. McOmber
Potosi
The Railroad Question in Missouri From the Railroad Ride
Editorial from the St. Louis Times discusses Missouri rail policy and industry revival. It argues for balanced railroad interests while noting halted industry regaining speed, workers back to loom and mill, and a forthcoming harvest. It reflects on immigration and Missouri’s role in wider development.
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Mo. Pac. BR. BR
St. Louis Times
Missouri
Misteuri
Missouri Railroads and the Hope of Prosperity
The piece argues Missouri’s past prejudices fade as a liberal, progressive mood grows. It laments halted railroad expansion due to public mistrust and regulatory fears, urging protection of profits to attract capital. It urges capital to see Missouri as safe for investment, foreseeing rapid rail-linked growth and regional prosperity once regulatory risk eases.
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Missouri
Missouri Ly
You and I
Kansas
Illipois
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Kidney Trouble Alert Promotes Doan's Pills
A reader from Potosi Missouri endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from frequent kidney secretions and discomfort. The ad urges color checks for kidney health, notes possible signs like sediment, and cites quick improvement after use. Sold by City Drug Store, Foaster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Bright
Doan
Potosi
H. W. Cook
Doans
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Dooans
First Fare on the Comet in Glasgow History
Dr John Inglis recalls a talk with an old man who says he paid the first fare on Europe’s inaugural steamship the Comet. The trip ran Broomielaw to Dalmuir, fourpence by tram, fare four shillings. Henry Bell himself collected the fare, the Comet paused for tea before the toast to progress.
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John Inglis
Europe
Broomielaw
Dalmuir
Henry Bell
Bell
Amina
Glasgow Herald
Hour glass valued as twentieth century timing tool
A machinist notes that the hour glass remains a practical timing device for precise gauging in the modern era. He argues that proper sand quantity yields fractional second accuracy, countering views of obsolescence and relic status.
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Yanaby
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Irondale, MO
Irondale Bank
W. T. Honter
German American Insurance Co
New York
M. J. McNamara
EYE Post Office
F. W. McFadden Arber
Delmar Laundry
the Journal
S.G. Nipper
Isaac Letcher
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Miss Lucy Bust
Cadet
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J. M. Stultz
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R. H. Ramsey
Jas. W. Belfield
Palmer
S. H. Puckett
Maggie Lambert
Jim
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A. J. Declue
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J. P. Townsend
Catherine Kerris
Palmyra
Charles Townsend
F. P. Cook
Old Mines
Alice Jenkins
Colored School
Farmington
George Day
Cherryville, Mo
W. L. Lence
Kansas City, Mo
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Marion Northway
Miss Grace
Blunt
F. J. Boyer
Thomas Ward
Lizzie Williams
Kirnwood
Harris
Master Theodore Casey
Mrs. L. A. Watkins
Lexington, Ky
Chad Long
Columbia
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California
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Berryman
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J. L. Eston
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Charles Blaine
Wm. Riehl
Maples Farm
Effle B. Winstead
Methodist Sunday School
J. H. Larmer
St. Louie
Thia
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R. M. Bugg Merc. Co
Charles Declue
Walter
Flat River
Roy Wright
Joplin
R. M. Bugg
Austin
Crawford County
Steelville
Steelville Mirror
Potos Mill & Elevator Co
Dorothy Dodd
Oxford
J. W. Settle & Company
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W. J. Cain
Jessie Motley
Chas. A. Craven
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Jas. A. Shields
W. H. Macklind
T. F. Sloan
Texas
W. J. Martin
Brazil
A. H. Carr
Idabelle Smith
Lillie Carr
Estelle Russell
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Batesville, Ark
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Fountain Farm
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Henry Ward Beecher
Sherman Humphrey
Nellie
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Potosi, MC
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Missouri Railroad
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