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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
4
Mrs. M. B. Donnelly of Halifax Maine reports flood pain in back and kidney trouble eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. She says the medicine corrected kidney issues and helped her family, costing 80 cents at dealers. Manufactured by Midburn Co., Buffalo N.Y.
Hugh Lumsden sues for possession of a piano given to Miss Sylvia Arbough after their engagement ended. Arbough later reconsidered marriage to Lomeden, who likewise reversed his stance on the piano. Both parties are prominent local residents in this city.
An old advertisement claims catarrhal deafness is curable only by a constitutional remedy. It describes inflammation of mucous membranes and nerve involvement, promises a cure through a product called Haile Catarrn Medicine, and offers one hundred dollars for proof. It lists distributors and the Toledo address.
Frank Crook of Narquand reported a giant cattle snake killed after frightening a plowing team on the Coseas place. The seven foot reptile featured an unusually long rattler, measured in inches with fifty four rattles, potentially a regional record. The Fredericktown Democrat-News notes such snakes are rare and seeks anyone who can name a larger rattler.
June brings roses and weddings as residents send greetings to relatives in Missouri. Notes report Mr H C Bell in St Louis and Thomas Ronquest of Mine in Potosi, with many visits, discharges from Army, and Memorial Day observances. Community life includes farm reports, road work, church plans, and local businesses with daily travel between St Louis, Farmington, Caledonia, and Potosi.
Dr 8 F Thurman is sued in U S District Court for 100 060 dollars. Edwart Dover, formerly of Miners Hott, now of Buet st Lawis har, brought the case alleging damages. The pleadings detail alleged misconduct and demand a court ruling.
A Victorian style county convention notes delegates representing many groups. The report lists attendees, a new school organization, enrollment figures, and committee activities with names and roles among local officials and participants.
A fragmentary notice mentions a men’s union and an upcoming spring event. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the item signals a community employment or organizational call. Further context remains unclear from the legible OCR.
A damaged notice states the county bean of equalitation will hold a session on Monday with Judge and County Clerk present. Names or exact places are unreadable in the OCR.
Two individuals, Ade Toappl Bower and Julia Bower, obtain marriage licenses in Missouri, with mentions of William Latyance Potasi Nalilv George. The fragment outlines the names and location but lacks complete details on dates or procedures.
Mrs Lillian Sfaun Dend formerly of Siloam Springs Missouri died Sunday night at Weblsville Missouri. She was married to Rev Haveil a noted Methodist minister and leaves four children two brothers and two sisters. Her maiden name was Lillian Sfaun and the obituary notes many regrets for her passing and lists family ties in Trondale.
Fragmentary county court notes list numerous names, places, and items including people such as Kelly and Wortham, with references to salaries stamps and a hospital, plus a long stream of seemingly damaged details, addresses, vendors, and local notices. The text appears as a jumble of courtroom entries, financials, and community notices, lacking coherent chronology.
Gerardo Posone, last male member of the Pateone family, long connected with the development of lead mining in Me Francois County, died in New York. He was honored in a ceremony at the Pereormaneojeum in Boone Terre.
Fragmented notices list a lost old gold breast pin with reward and two houses for sale in Potosi. Also advertised are a Poland China pig breed, a baby horse foal with distinctive markings, and a mare from April with a generous reward for recovery. Names Hedrick Minky and Ellen Carson appear among listings.
Lost legible details describe a request for a teacher at a school near Bevis in the Horton District 64. The notice mentions an address on W Farley Street in Pooria and June deadline specifics, with unclear agency or posting group.
For Sale Registered Durac Jersey Swine bred sows and pigs offered by Joe Horton & Bon at 4 Holgrate Mo. Sows bred for Sept tare or spring pire, three months old, wood color and individuals, all registered ineligible to registration. Prices: sows 4 and 4 each, pigs chosen for.
Notice of Stockorders Annual Meeting to be held at the office of said stockholders in Rockwoods Mo on Friday at 2 o clock pm. Directors to serve for the first year and other matters likely to come before the meeting.
In Belgrade Mr Pavel Mituel preached at the Servier while Mrs 2 oP Fortune and Vite tn mo Mew, OF ST bovias are sheiting fe lasiet a Bet Shee Lote dete and oom. The latil Myper Tale MN GLeY Syhugday mentions a nettt wi tt Thane retarnert mre sheet oe Baa Maw t Merths Bionee and other names. Readers note names such as ShMiven Saale Vv and Sara Herndersen Sunday among the scattered references.
Fragmented OCR records a Caledonia scene with scattered names and events. Mentions May, Helte, Liane Warten, Hopewel, and Brahe sewn months, with unclear actions and dates amid a jumble of references to people and places.
A fractured OCR item reports the Federal Head Co. paid a large sum in a mining injury case. It notes Jack Con and family details, Willard Wratpler’s vs Federal Head Co. claim, and a verdict favoring the plaintiff. The article cites hospital care, liens, and a preliminary ruling as part of the long civil action.
Administrators Nobick and Barrudt of Washington County Missouri have letters of administration for the estate of Hosearty or Howe Carty, deceased, dated May. Creditors must present claims within one year from letters grant or be barred from estate benefits. Jas. A. Hesxon, Judge, and Clerk attest the date and court seal.
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