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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
4
A county chairman urges Baptists and church friends to back a drive to build up denominational schools, arguing Christian education trains mind and soul to prepare nations for postwar leadership. Wm Wigger signs as County Chairman.
A Potosi reader reports relief from backaches and kidney distress after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial cites prompt, lasting relief and endorses the remedy, made by Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York, priced at 60 cents at dealers.
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Richwoods will be held at the bank office in Richwoods Mo on Thursday June 20 2018 at 2 oclock p m to elect five directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting C A Hoame President S B Baxtu Cashier
An appeal invites readers to send in news items and lighthearted stories that will amuse and engage the community. People are encouraged to share incidents, jokes, and photographs, with the aim of brightening the page and reflecting local character.
Ironton area residents and visitors are listed with names from Belgrade Petosi Lincoln County and St Louis as well as Chicago, Cape Girardeau and Kansas City. Notes mention Red Cross funds, postmaster vacancy, civil service exam, draft enrollment, and a sermon of community life with school and garden work. Iron County raises 86556.76 for Red Cross. quota 2500. Elisabeth Dearing returns from Nashville. Anthony Casey and Hugh McGregor seek Chicago work. Leslie Stokeley from Ellington dies from wounds in May. John Bell resigns from St Louis bank to join Uncle Sam. naval enlistment ahead.
Archbishop Glennon and Father Connolly led ceremonies for the dedication of the new Catholic church building on the site of the old church at Blahwoods. A large crowd from miles around attended the event as De Soto Press reports.
Next Friday June 11th is Flag Day for the country. Citizens are urged to display Old Glory and salute the flag in a public show of patriotism.
An entertainment by the Young Ladies Sodality of Sir Joachim's Church will be held at Old Mines Sunday evening June ith at o'clock. Mrs C M Hannaway of St Louis will present musical selections. The talent promised is exceptional and an enjoyable time is assured. Admission 0c.
The Washington County Bund er School Association convened at Helgrade on June 6. Delegates and townspeople praised the session at the Northern Methodist Church with strong turnout from county Sunday schools. Mae Townsend of Potosi received credit for county wide progress. two county schools, Potosi Presbyterian and Irondale Methodist, reached 100 percent efficiency. Officers elected: President J A Robinson Irondale, Vice President G H Eversyle Caledonia, Secretary Mae Townsend Potosi, Treasurer Steve Richards Potosi. Belgrade hosts praised for hospitality and entertainment.
The Presbyterian Church observes Children’s Day next Sunday morning June 16 with an organ prelude by Miss Margaret M Settle and a full program including doxology invocation Gloria special junior choirs responsive reading led by the Men’s Bible class a solo by Miss Sallie Hall Settle a sermon The Value of Child Life by Pastor Faalm and notes of prayer calendar scripture reading and a closing ponstlude all starting at 10 30 o clock Public invited to attend.
The county total for the Red Cross fundraiser reaches 4004.08 dollars as reported by George Carr, the local treasurer. Although six school districts have not yet reported their collections, the overall result already surpasses the county quota and remaining districts are expected to add some, but not much.
Overland 117 touring car. runs under 50 miles. Price 3050. Mamwell 1917 touring car. under 8000 miles. Price 3495. Ford track 1017 model. under 2000 miles. Price 3425. All guaranteed in wood order. Contact Abraham Najim in Potosi Missouri.
A letter to William Jackeoo, father of Corporal Norman Jackson killed in France, says Norman died from German gas after two days of suffering. It had been believed he was killed by a bullet or shell. The body would stay in France until after the war, then be sent home for burial. Boove Llerre Regiacer.
Lively scramble for nominations as five Democrats file candidacies: David N. Holladay of Greenville, Arthur T. Hrewater of Ironton, Chas. P. Damron of Fredericktown, James G. Berkeley of De Bote, and William Albert Lociller of Lutesville. Two Republicans, MWK Rhodes of Potosi and K C Weber of Farmington, also run, while N M Cunningham of Patterson seeks the Socialist nomination.
Prosecuting Attorney Mathews received instructions from the adjutant general to appeal the deferment of all men granted deferred classification, notably those in Class Four who have been married since May 1, 1917. The district board issued a sweeping order placing all married men in Class Four, effective under the conscription law across the Mass Lead Belt.
Under a presidential proclamation dated April 11, all German alien females must register. Registration runs from June 1 to June 2 at the post office. The rule covers German women and girls over 14 who are not naturalized citizens, including American women who marry German aliens and their children over 14. Noncompliance carries penalties.
A 1918 register lists ninety seven men who turned twenty one since June 5 1917 and registered in Potosi on June 5 1918. It includes names such as Roy Washburn Belgrade George Sansouci Tiffin Thomas Willmar Mineral Point John Miller Fertile Joseph Misney Fertile Lawrence J Coleman Cadet Harry T Thebeau Mineral Point Ruben King Potosi and others with addresses and locales across Iowa names extend to Norcutt Anthonies Mill Troutt Cadet Pea Ridge Shirkey Potosi and more.
Miss Elsie Whithouse visited Miss Blanche Kelso on Sunday. An ice cream social is planned at Fletchey Saturday night. St Stephens Catholic Church was dedicated recently. Mr Wilford Roderique traveled to Wismarck on business Sunday. Arthur Pinmelt Nighten Maker and Miss Dlamche Kelso visited Violet Hawkins Sunday evening. Stella Johnston of St Louis visits her parents, Mr and Mrs W M Boyater. The M L Ladies Aid met at Mrs Fred Widemans Thursday. Mr J J Hawkins was in De Beto Friday. Miss Abe Pritchett is very sick today. Mins Louise Thebess is back in Richwood.
Announcements under the heading are subject to the August 1918 primary decision for Congress and state positions. MARION B. RHODES of Farmington is named for Congress, WM H BYVENS of Hopewell for Representative, WM F MACLAY of Bliss for Presiding Judge, PARKE M BANTA of Potosi for Prosecuting Attorney, JAMES A MENSON for Judge of Probate, HENRY L SMITH of Potosi for Clerk of the Circuit Court, with LOVEL BRYAN and GEORGE CARR/JAMES RK WHITEBEAD as further nominees.
The owner declares ownership of lands in Washington County and invites bids from interested buyers. Offers may select large or small tracts and must be submitted to agent M. E. Rhodes, Patesi, Me. J. B. Johnson, who will arrange conveyance by special warranty deed after tax payments totaling twenty five years.
Mr J Wishow learned last week that his son Frank of Denver Colorado will leave there on the eleventh of the month for training Camp Ceda New Mexico Mrs Bertha Walton of Caledonia is visiting relatives for a few days.
Fragmentary OCR reads a string of personal names and places including Lester W. Robnson Krondale Mo Virginia L Tedder Lawrence A. Williams De Soto Iva Mey Manes Thos N Forte Cadet Mary Hose Campbell Potosi Seery Beckingheimer Caledonia Corinne Turner. The text lacks a coherent event or context.
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