Directory of Public Officers and Courts in Potosi
Public official roster lists members in Congress and state offices for Potosi with names including W. L. Hensley C. M. Buford EM Deatring J A Eaton G Breckenridge Arthur Kelsey J Cressweil John A Lué J A bicusuli J A Letcher Luther Cresswell WN Kubinsuu W A Kooper HL sluith H J biouut Lb bux Kh B Hutchin Chas Li City officers Mayor D Meurecuy Treaurer J J Tinwell City Attorney M bk Rhuidles Board of Aldermen names Beilsod Lyconi Ward Eugene O Mara FF ki Richardson. Court terms: county court first Monday in March and fourth Monday in August. county court five Mondays in February May August. probate court second Monday in February May August November.
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Congress
W. L. Hensley
C. M. Buford
Deatring
J. A. Eaton
G. & Breckenridge
Arthur Kelsey
B&b. V. Lye
Joseph Cressweil
John A. Lué
Duddke
J. A. Bicusuli
J. A. Letcher
Sherif
Luther Cresswell
Drempurer
Kubinsuu
W. A. Kooper
éAssigor
HL. Sluith
H. J. Biouut
Lb. Bux
Kh. B
Chas. Li
Hiclvsus
D Meurecuy
Treawuier
Potobi Branch Timetable Snippet
Train 842 operates northbound on the Malin Line with connections from Mineral Point to St. Louis and San Louis. The schedule shows stops at Mineral Point and Potosi with morning and afternoon times, including arrival windows around 6.00 to 7.00 AM and 10.00 to 3.00 PM.
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Potosi
Pela
Potoai
Malin Line
fonTn Due Pee Point
St. Louis
South Lo St. Louis
Mineral Mount
New
Local Items Highlight Community News and Oddities
Local notes report visits by Miss Maury Ward and Miss Frances Casey to friends in De Soto and St. Louis. Woolford’s advertises Eastman Kodaks and bicycle sporting goods. A miner at Flat River died from a rock fall. a grand army officer seeks memorial reward. trains on the Mountain line are suspended. Ursuline school exercises near Arcadia are announced. J. Shields Jr. takes over his late father’s real estate and abstract business after a property sale.
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James A. Shields
Shields
Jas. W
James A. Shields, Jr
Local Ads and Notices Highlight Postcard Era Commerce
R.M. Bugg Merc Co promotes dry goods clothing hats and shoes while Woolford markets the Lightning Duplex Vacuum Cleaner. Sunday church themes at Presbyterian service include Enoch the Immortal and A Sure Tip. Jefferson City moves and law exams noted with local social and relocation notices.
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R.m.bugg Merc.Co
Presbyterian Hrch
Enoch
LW. Anderson
Vandivers Appointed Assistant U S Treasurer in St Louis
Wanington reports former congressman Vandivers, once in the Fourteenth District and a state official, has been named Assistant United States Treasurer in charge of the Sab-Frovsery in St Louis. Resident of St Louis for years, he is brother-in-law of Mr. Pecedien and a known public figure.
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Quarners
Wanington
Tram
Pesaran
Burk
Sab-Frovsery
St. Louis
Mosseur Democracy
Wilson
Viaindiver
St. Leas Fort Numiber
Lob. Pecedien
Court adjourns as judge halts case against Letcher
Circuit court on an adjourned term convened last Monday to hear charges against A. Letcher, tied to a public official passing a free pass. Judge Eversole granted a temporary restraining order preventing further action, with the case continued pending Supreme Court ruling. Separate notices include a rape case postponement, postal sale instructions, and wedding announcements for Katheryn Piating and Avina Devt among others.
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State Supreme Comet
Dearing
Caase
Teeal
Letcher
Johue Eversole
Detest
Snl Judee Jd
F. Greene
St. Lou
Supreme Court
Uproar Grows Over Crop Shortages and Rising Prices
The local section reports months of drought worry with crops failing and live stock costs expected to rise next year. Meadows mostly unused besides clover as hay crops dwindle. Corn shows moisture stress but damage limited. rain is needed. Wheat and other produce face damage. Fruit harvests depend on true weather.
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Ganden
Flat River Defeats Potosi in Close Season Opener
Flat River claimed a 7 to 6 victory over Potosi in the afternoon game before a fair crowd. Varsin led the home team with strong hitting, while Dempsey stood out for the visitors as Farmington’s squad looks ahead to next Sunday’s game with Welty, a former St. Louis Brew star, joining the Girtieia post.
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Potosi
Vastin
Dempsey
Vic
Tad
Sds
Tei
Vhey
Warnes Velty
Te St. Lewis Brews
Girtieia
Blue Ribbon Society to Host Supper for White Arrow Baptist Church
An deere supper will be given by the Blue Ribbon Society at Shiries iy Saturday evening, Jame List, for the benefit of the White Arrow Baptist church. All are kindly invited. Georgia Jenkins and the Ladies' Work Committee.
Unclear fragment hints at student attendees and names
Fragmentary note lists students and names associated with a school event. Mentions Mineral Point and individuals such as Luvitha da Miawane Wyte Lillian Althertser Jan W McKinnes JW Houston and Merthe Madiew. Details are garbled and no clear action or outcome is stated.
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Lebel
Sotamer
Luvitha
Miawane Wyte
Lillian Althertser
Althqnser
Jan. W. McKinnes
Houston
Special term held at Varner LUri court
Fragment neural OCR text logs a 1910s style court note with names like Ken Hooster David Comrbebs Harrison Mirrcock and Doug Photinia. It references a physician certificate disability and court orders including a transfer to Farnusiusteny Asv and other scattered items.
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Varner Luri
Ken Hooster
Atoention Pogros
B.C. Rhwneer
Onnspiertitien
Issuae Pation
la Gi
Ieckeuridee
Ovo
Soul Eye
Arthur Kelws
Vugtins Re Masnes Wiehwords. Me, Piollin Py Grenhet
In a fragmentary item a person named Piollin Py Grenhet is involved in a cryptic note about Vugtins Re Masnes Wiehwords. The readable text hints at a personal or community matter likely from a local news brief. No clear date place or organization is established in the surviving lines.
Sermon and court notes mix in old Granite City column
Fragmentary text shows religious reflection, legal counsel, and a plea for clemency. Names and places appear in stray forms alongside an ad touting Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism. The readable portions hint at a public record of trials, moral exhortations, and local commerce.
Fragmented Lurid Fragment Promises, Cures
A garbled OCR passage hints at chaotic scenes with sheriffs, courts, and courpition, then pivots to a dubious medical pitch claiming Cham berlains Stomech and Liver Tablets aid digestion. The text combines nonsensical lines with a drug advertisement claiming universal selling points and widespread use.
Bank of Rillwoeds Stockholders Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank of Rillwoeds will be held at the bank on Friday June 2, at 2 oclock p m for the election of Directors and to transact other business. Also notice of a probate sale by WM Mount curator in Washington County Missouri on May 14 1903. The sale of the southeast quarter of section twelve township range will occur at the front door of the court house in Petesi for debts of Joseph Dievherl and hospital needs. Cash terms.
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Washington County
Meade
Petesi
Pune
Buleaune
Ewil
Ularte
Washinton Gounov
Missouri
Farmington
Hineelock
Bend
Official financial condition statements from Missouri banks
Official statements dated June show Richwoods and Belgrade banks reporting assets, loans, real estate, deposits, and surplus. Sworn affidavits by bank presidents confirm accuracy, with notaries public attesting to the statements made in Potosi Journal publications on June 6 and June 12.
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Lescd BeCks
Remembering a life in a hometown newspaper card
A nostalgic reminiscence outlines a person’s life from birth to death as seen in a local paper. It recalls childhood birthdays, schooling milestones, graduation, college, first job, marriage to a beloved partner, and the birth of a child, with visits from parents and shared joys and sorrows. It notes the paper’s role in guiding readers toward “pearly gates” and sells subscriptions at a dollar a year.
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Tera
High Selver
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Missouri State Board of Law Examiners
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North Western University School of Law
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J. D. Hills
Jetherson
Cormlimba
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Ian md
Granite City
Pete
Adel Witers
Leiden
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Stockholders’ Meeting
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Aftier Sf
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Belgrade State Bank
State of Missouri
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Washington
J. G. Walton
L. FE. Bartlow
Sailbank
J. G. Wares
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J. EF. Waltos
Bank of Richwoods
Richwoods
Kate Story
E. Dougherty
H. C. Hollow
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HW. C. Henton
Sinas Baker
Notary Public
Joux H. Baker
A.W. Thorine
M. M. Finss
Potosimo
JAS. A. Shield & Son
Potosi, Missouri
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