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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
4
Bargain Men s Under Shirts and Hats Big Value Line
Local store advertises Men s Fine Balbriggan shirts at 65c, Sox, undershirts at 23c, A 1 Overalls, and Good Cassimere suits. Straw hats offered in common and uncommon qualities, kids suits from 5c, Ladies collars cuffs handkerchiefs and underwear, new low shoes guaranteed, some labeled Dirtman as quality mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Official Directory of Washington County Officials
Che W. H. Gay Co notes Washington County offices with names for circuit judge F R Dearing Hillsboro Missouri and other officials including senator F K Farris Steelville representative W M Bennett Potosi judge county court Jules Boyer Cader ndre County Court 2nd district Ht C Compton Palmer clerk circuit court Isaac A Letcher clerk county court John O Long judge probate court Chas A Richeson Lauector Thos S White sheriff Jas R Whitehead treasurer M A Casey prosecutor E M Dearing coroner Chas Williams county assessor Norman F P Robinson Courtois county school commissioner J J Declae Belgrade surveyor H Hawkins Summit justice J A Henson Potosi O F Beal Mineral Point time for holding courts listed and due notice for special terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Dearing
Hillsboro
F. K. Farris
Steelville
W. M. Bennett
Potosi Vite
Joseph Kitgon
Thos. S. White
Jas. R. Whitehead
M. A. Casey
E. M. Dearing
Chas. Williams
Norman FP. Robinson
Courtois
J. J. Declae
Belgrade
Hawkins
Summit
J. A. Henson
Potosi
O. F. Beal
Mineral Point
St L J M S Time Card The trains stop at Miners Point
A time card from St Louis Junction, Missouri shows trains stopping at Miners Point with listed arrivals such as 11.00 am for Cotton Belt Express and 1.34 pm for St Louis Mail, plus other schedule stamps including 8.23 pm and 5.52 am on various lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners Point
Cottm'Belt
Bismarck Rec
Bismarck Act
St. Louis
UING
Potosi News Roundup Under Going Summer Heat
Longest day nears as crops and cropsmen bustle. Potosi residents and visitors, including Spence, Middleton, Dodson, and others from Palmer, Belgrade, and St. Louis, frequent town scenes. Cycling returns, mining prospects discussed, and local notices on auctions, births, and firesides fill this week.
Marriage Licenses Recorded at Blackwell and Belgrade
William F. Dunbar of Blackwell and Sara M Politte of Blackwell obtained a marriage license. Also listed are Samuel Dane of Belgrade and Makitie Caffe of Belgrade as additional entries in the marriage license notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Dunbar
Blackwell
Sara M. Politte
Samuel Dane
Belgrade
Obituary of Syprian Mingot in Liberty Township
Syprian Mingot died May 20 in Liberty Township at the home of W. C. Declue. He would have been eight in November. Born in France he came to the United States as a child with his parents. His only living relatives here are Mrs. Ella Todd and W. A. Deelue, his grand niece and nephew. Uncle Mingot, as he was called, lived with Mr. Deelue and never learned the local language well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syprian Mingot
W. C. Declue
Liberty Township
Tle
France
Ella Todd
W. A. Deelue
Mingot
Mr. Deelue
Strayed Mare Offered Reward in Kerryman Notice
A light bay mare aged 13 with 144 hands, white hind feet and left front foot, heavy mane and tail, mane on left, star and small facial scar. Five dollars reward for information leading to recovery. Contact W. M. McMillan Kerryman Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. McMillan
Kerryman
Wheat harvest struggles amid winds and worms
Aptus reports poor harvest conditions with wheat knocked down by high winds and wire worms, scarce harvest hands, and other crops like corn and potatoes thriving while weeds flourish after recent rains. Census enumerator Mr W T Scott visited recently asking many questions, met with civil but puzzling replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aptus
W. T. Scott
Irondale People on Streets and Visits Last Week
Irondale reports include George J. Cole of Farmington on business Thursday and Friday with wife and Miss Virgie Conway visiting Justus Bean’s family. W Sargent travels to St. Louis. E E Bean visited Potosi De Soto and Blackwell on Thursday and Friday. P M Robinson attended his granddaughter Low Mason’s wedding to Chas L Butler at Farmington last Tuesday. Lewis H. Butler of Bismarck seen Monday. G W Howard recovering enough to work. Dora Gleize resigns from Irondale Mercantile and heads home to Champion City Wednesday. MW A picnic held last Saturday was a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irondale
George J. Cole
Farmington
Mr. Cole
Virgie Conway
Justus Bean
W. ©. Sargent
St. Louis
E. E. Bean
Potosi
de Soto
Blackwell
P. M. Robinson
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Recommended for Coughs
For coughs and colds there is no medicine so effective as Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It is the ideal remedy. Price 25 cents and 50 cents. For sale by F. X. Teasdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
F. X. Teasdale
Page Files for County Assessor Nomination in Johnson Township
Mr L A Page of Johnson Township seeks the Republican nomination for County Assessor. He is portrayed as staunch, well qualified, and able to command broad personal and political support. If nominated and elected, he would serve effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Page
Johnson Township
Doe
Washington County
Ofice
Wheat and farm life notes from the local paper
The village reports mixed farming updates with weather, crop prospects, and local visits. Mentions include Mr T J Jenkins, Master Georgie Compton, Thos Nicholson of Carlyon, and Mr S M Dowell of Potosi. Saw-mills active, sheep buying in Iron County, and a health ad for HERGINE selling at 50c through F X Tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Jenkins
Georgie Compton
Mrs. Williams
Farrmnington
Local Neighbors Share News of Potosi Guests and Daily Life
Fine weather invites community gatherings as Misses Lee, Lattice Whitehead of Potosi visit Belgrade friends. Ada Louse visits Anthony's Mill. family visits span Kingston Township and Old Mines. A Fourche River fish fry yields about 40 fish. A hydrophobic dog is killed, and notices urge watchfulness. Also included are local ads for Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment and White's Cream Vermifuge with sale by F X Teasdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyon
Misses Lee
Lattice Whitehead
Potosi
Ada Louse
Anthony's Mill
Myrtle Carlyon
Olive Lake
Belgrade
W. T. Anderson
Old Mines
1. C. Margus
Cariyon
W. A. Dodson
Shirley
T. J. Margus
A. W. Scott
Kingston Township
Road Districts and Road Commissioner Pay Question
The Ironton Register doubts that county cutting into tiny districts will lure road commissioners to serve unpaid. It argues practicality, not idealism, guides good road building and notes lawmakers cannot change human nature or force volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Ironton Register
Purge Black Bile with Herbine Restores Cheerful Health
Those mood fits are blamed on black bile in the blood. Herbine will purify the blood and restore health and cheerfulness. Price sec. For sale by F. X. Tesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. Tesdale
Prominent Salem Citizen John Ault Dies in Explosion
Ault, Salem’s notable figure, died from apoplexy blast. Various local items include jail break at Farming ton, a Hig River steel bridge contract of 24,900, Gov. Stephens pardoning John St Harvey, De Soto saloon tax rise, Fredericktown anti cigarette league formed, De Soto railroad worker injured by flying steel, Randalls fined for wife beating, and Flint Mill lead shaft yield reported as richest prospect with 1600 pounds ore per foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Ault
Salem
Wmn
Miller
Farmington
St. Francois
Hig River
George Ford
Gov. Stephens
John St. Harvey
Harvey
Crawford County
de Soto
Fredericktown
W. S. Robertson
Clayburn Randalls
Squire Gratl
Lithium
Randaolls
John Clonts
Flint Mill
Walmer
Daniel McEnnis
Marve Coleman
Steelville Mirror
Robbery at Jefferson County Farmhouse Shocks Local Family
In Jefferson County two robbers broke into the home of Henry Naustiel and his two farmer nephews to force disclosure of hidden money. They beat the aged homeowner and tortured him until part of the money was revealed. Albert Baughton and Frank McCune are charged. the hitter was arrested. Hidden sums 416 and 262 were found near the house after the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Naustiel
Jefferson County
Nauustiel
Albert Baughton
Frank McCune
Trial ruling in Gillhaus fraud case over unconstitutional debt penalty
In Macon Missouri last Wednesday the court sustained the defendant John Gillhaus Jr. sotion to quash the indictment finding section 1213 unconstitutional. Gillhaus a flour and seed merchant faced fraud charges after failing to pay for flour consigned by Arkansas City Milling Co. The court voided the charge noting imprisonment for debt is unconstitutional and ordered his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillhaus, Jr
Macon
Arkansas City Milling Company
Arkansas City
Kan
Gillbous
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Healing
An ad notes quick healing for cuts burns sprains and bruises with Ballard's Snow Liniment priced at 25¢ and 50¢ available from F. X. Teasdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
F. X. Teasdale
Blood Balm Cure Promises Pure Blood and Healing
Free blood treatment ad promotes Botan ic Blood Balm as a cure for skin eruptions ulcers scrofula rheumatism and blood poison. Claims it purifies blood drains poisons from the system and prevents recurrence. Offers free trial bottle and directions to write for medical advice from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
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Palmer
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Presbyterian
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Academy of the Sacred Heart
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John Higdon
Higdon’s Mill
James Phillips
Iron County
Buford
John Beals
Thomas Segar
St. Francois County
Journal Office
Ruffoer
Presbyterian Church
Ruffner
Jnsus
Shields
Census Department
Bell Company
Kean
I ™Sboro
Congress
Edward Robb
Jasper N. Burcks
Burcks
E. V. Paul
Cadet
James Hunt
Siaut-In
W. A.livan
Dronton
Pound Creek
Jimmie” Hawkins
Washington County Bank
Matkin
Robert Canter
Bismarck
Canter
Marshall Brock
Brock
R. M. Bugg Merc. Co
Thos. Nicholson
John G. Jenkins
Jenkins
N. W
J. A. Eye
J. T. Silvey
J. P. Watchings
R. P. Hornsey
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F. B. Gibson
Belle Jenkins
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Halsey’s
F. X. Tease
John Greer
Indian Creek
Creo
A. Scott
Lerryman
Fourche
Renault
Dixie
Tabler
Sam Jones
Foley
R. M. Bugg Mercantile Co
J.M. Sloan
Fire Insurance
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Conn
W. T. HwaxtTer
W. T. Ronter
Heinrich
James Long
Edmond Casey
J. F. Evans
Casiuer
LOARD
Directons
TR. Higgins
Joan Murphy
Fedward T. Eversole
M. E. Rhodes
Attorney At Law
Arlington Hotel
Kalamazoo Corset Co
Ana Sol
W. H. "Gay
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