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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
4
Train timetables show Potosi branch departures from St Louis to Mineral Point with No 10 at 7.20 am and No 22 at 3.30 pm and return No B at 7.50 am and No 9 at 5.60 pm. Main line north links to Mineral Point and St Louis with listed arrival times.
Rainy week slows Fourth of July plans in Potosi while local people travel to St Louis Kansas City and Old Mines. Musings on weather, church picnics, births, and a long real estate dispute end with judges and lawyers in Crawford County.
R M Buggler Co. Buys wool at high cash price. Festus visitors include Co Buroham Joong and Miss Winifred Nichols. Numerous petitions for initiative and referendum noted. Farm reports from Caledonia to Farmington. Wheat, weather, and county court items feature. Several marriages, travels, and family notices include Mr. Frank Richardson, Mr. Troutt, and the Towls. A child near Hunter Cove bitten by a snake prompts a local rescue tale.
Judee Dearing convened circuit court to a diswurned term last Saturday continuing to Tuesday morning. Several offenders were tried with Wilson and Calalan Smithton receiving prison terms and later paroled. The court warned them to avoid night streets and smoking, while additional cases and a separate taxation and bridge notice followed.
Wm Sebastian and family moved to Flat River Monday. Mrs C H Leggett visited relatives at Middlebrook. AL Hill purchased the His winghoff furiture and undertaking establishment here. Miss Kate Lenz visiting her parents at Okane Ark. J R Thompson visited St Louis Thursday last. Mrs W T Leeper of Wayne county came to Bismarck to stay with daughter Mrs Co WH Luery. Rev Cook of Charleston closed a meeting at the Christian church Thursday last. Wm H Simms afflicted with hiccough for ten days. Miss Georgia Gregory of Collinsville Ill visiting family of Ss D Wood. Hartmans restaurant closed for want of patronage last week. Raymond Anderson, 14, thrown from a mine list Sunday morning badly injured. Mrs Myrick and daughter Mrs Penn of St Louis visited relatives here Sunday. Born to the wife of Dr E E Sherrill June 11 a girl. Dr J E L Eaton called to Iron Mountain to attend James M Hall 26 and John Gentry Gibson 35, each shot.
Advertisement lists groceries and household items including beans, tomatoes, potatoes, corn, syrup, soap bars, and hosiery. Promises a booklet with a purchase of 10 cents yielding a $2.50 merchandise or $2.00 cash value upon completion.
James Sink and his stepson Tiare Shri, armed with a Winchester, killed Mail and Gibson after a theft dispute near Iron Mountain. Sheriff agencies captured the suspects two hours after the shooting and jailed them in Farmington, as outraged neighbors faced a tense scene and councils planned new sidewalk ordinances. The report also notes relic finds at New Madrid amid the upheaval.
Letters testamentary granted by Washington county Missouri probate court on May 28 1912 to J A Evens administrator of the estate of I Hi Evens deceased. Claims must be exhibited within six months or barred from benefits. one year from last publication to be forever barred. Dated June 6 1912.
Teruel Leubbers a farmer living near the country went into a Norwine Mercantile elevator shaft this morning and was severely hurt. His left leg broke and he was badly shaken. He stepped into the shaft not realizing its proximity, falling about four feet. At 60 years old, it was a hazardous near miss.
A boarding school graduate recounts his grammar triumphs and rough start. He recalls early struggles with words, a push to study, and finishing exams with a cold ninety five. The youth boasts no one can beat his grammar skill, then his father responds with a blunt dismissal.
A Swede courting his girl proposes marriage after a long silent pause. She agrees, then he says he said too much to speak again. An old proverb suggests happiness in aging, while a medicine ad touts Chamberlain's Tablets for gentle digestion and regular bowels for middle aged and older people. Por gale by all dealers.
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