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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
4
A fragment from a local newspaper page shows an editor and publisher FI M Deggendorf and a line about the post office at Fofgs. It appears as a brief masthead or notice fragment with class and meter markings.
Directory lists Circuit Judge Jos J Williams Hillsboro MO State Senator C M Buford Centerville MO Representative N Santa Berry feau Presiding Judge County Court L A Page Undine Judge County 1st district T Paul 2nd district Q S Martin Sunlight Clerk circuit court Joseph Cresswell Clerk county court John O Long dudge probate court James A Henson Collector Jas R Whitehead Sheriff J W Collins Treasurer Nick Robinson Prosecuting Attorney S G Nipper Coroner 5 G age 4 County Assessor J Williams Caledonia County School Commissioner J W Houston Kendale Surveyor H W Hawkins Sumit Justice of the Peace W A Cooper Potosi O F teal Mineral Point Time for molding courts Circuit court 1st Monday in March and 4th Monday in August County court 1st Monday in February May August and November Probate court 2nd Monday in February May August and November Due notice of special terms will be given whenever announced.
Fragmented timetable text shows local and express trains in motion with mentions of Little Rock and Memphis lines. Despite garbled OCR, entries indicate local expresses, travel times around 5.4 to 5.58, and multiple directions. Entities include cities Little Rock and Memphis and train names Texas Express and Local Express.
A jumble of social notes from Potosi reports visits from Miss Pricitla Flynn and Mrs. J. HB. Henri, weddings, new births, and local gatherings. Mentions W. W. Walton renting a cottage, Miss Margaret Richeson’s return, and a notable lead ore vein discovery near James Long farm.
Rural items recount new farm improvements at the Beers farm and a concrete eight-room house with running water and steam heat. A Sunday train schedule in Potosi is set to start after June, and Emmons of Ripley county is injured in a turkey-hunting accident. A Missouri Sanitarium board victory foresees updated care and policy, while a church concert and local civic notes fill out the periodical page.
A new federation proposes banning sale of plated watches and fake jewelry under a law called enid with penalties of a $600 fine or up to three months imprisonment or both. The article notes pervasive baseball fever among Potosis youths, with chaotic games and numerous local names and events.
A fragmentary report recalls a Sunday eventful with baptisms and gatherings. Names including Mrs Basie Plenderson, Rev. Duncan, Mr Arthur Seurt and Mr Jesse Shartiut appear among attendees. A young crowd and families such as Mr and Mrs Auman Astums are mentioned along with Miss Na Juin sot and Miss Phos Cogriith. A religious service and fellowship activities are described with local speakers and visitors noted.
A notice lists a grand picnic at Belgrade on July 4 with ground privileges for stalls selling lemonade soda water ice cream and confections. It also mentions installation services at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening inducting Rev M H Kerr as pastor and a forthcoming event at Geo Wood's park with amusements for attendees.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Edelin C. Wilson deceased were granted May th by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri. Claimants must exhibit their claims within one year or be barred, and within two years from the letters. Executor is Ot Wilson.
A short, heartfelt notice laments the departure of a well-loved neighbor, recalling her kindness and earnest care. Friends and family express grief, gratitude, and the sense that her home feels dark without her presence, while honoring her memory and influence in the community.
An early 20th century style ad touts Dr. Thurman’s New Life Pills as a remedy to prevent “bb” and keep bowels regular. The copy makes bold claims about preventing appendix problems and guaranteeing fats, urging readers to dry out and rely on the drug suite.
Letters of administration on the estate of Frank M Wouts deceased were granted to the undersigned on the 2th day of May by the probate court of Webster county Missouri. All persons having claims against said estate are requested to exhibit them for allowance within one year after the dates letters issued or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate. Those who fail to exhibit within two years may be barred. Hi. Nawkisxs, Administrator.
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