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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
4
The Potosi Journal published every Wednesday from the East Office at Potosi Missouri. Editor and publisher Hecoso class saTter Fi. M. Desgendole delivers the weekly issue with local notes and notices from the town.
A historical directory lists residents and officials of Washington County including J Williams M Dearing J F Williams Isaac A Metcher Jas R Whitehead and J W Collins among others. It also notes court terms with terms for circuit county probate and special sessions and announces schedule changes.
Short timetable snippet shows travel times and train names including Belmont Passenger at 11.10 am and 4.55 pm, Memphis Express 5.41 am, El Paso Express 7:17 pm, and Mineral Point stop. Indicates northbound and southbound services with local express connections and Belmont Passenger details.
Local items note Mr. Frt Plank’s trip to St Louis, visits by Joseph Reyourn and J J Robinson, mid summer warmth, subscriptions and visitors to Belgrade and surrounding towns, and multiple mentions of dairies, painters, and stores. The Presbyterians plan a picnic at Camp Spring while the Southeast Missouri Log-Ralling Association meets in Oran. Comings and goings include marriages in Irondale, plans for a new bank in Thelerade, and August Horn’s impending hangings.
A rural delivery service on route one from Pyhosi was inaugurated last Friday, drawing many residents from ten miles NW and west of Pyhosi. Mail, however, arrived at or near doors only six days a week, leaving a large portion of the district underserved.
Community items include visits by Mr and Mrs Chester Lynes of St Louis and remarks on Mrs Lynes being a recent bride. Wm Lee of Arcadia described as a major local manufacturer with three factories. Republican delegates from Potosi to the Salem district convention, renewal of subscription offer to the Journal and Globe Democrat, and local fraud and rural mail box enforcement discussed. Francis Connoly, nine, died after a six to eight week illness. funeral held at St James Catholic Church.
Shannon Shooti ng is wounded after a man named Murry McMillan fired a double barreled shotgun from about US yards at the Clay Pisce barber shop. McMillan, intoxicated, fled toward the woods with a knife. sheriffs deputies pursue him as Shannon’s condition remains doubtful but improves.
Fragmentary ad items describe a new Bicycle 22 frame with coaster brake priced as a bargain, second-hand gasoline conve nience, and various automotive and engine terms. Mentions Olds gas engines, sample rum at Woolford’s, and agent inquiry for a celebrity olds gaus engines aid sizes.
The Sullivan Sentinel notes vacant properties between occupied blocks and commercial districts owned by non residents. Land held as an investment sits idle yearly, owners refuse fair offers or improvements, leaving weed growth and no sidewalks, harming town appearance and growth.
A fragmented list records surplus shipments from Washington County in 1905 including cattle poultry wool lumber lumber logs and timber products. It notes quantities of grain flour corn meal pork lard molasses honey hides and furs among others with figures and units. An appended health note promotes Foley's Kidney Cure from City Drug Store.
Fragmentary OCR lists names including John Palmer Belle Miller Frank L Delcour and others tied to Richesvoords Tose Mila Calvert Metzo Mu. no clear event or detail provided.
Latty residents share visits with Mr TW Simons wife and baby, Miss Laura Vershall of East St Louis joins Mrs W M Huadsen, Fiossie Deelue visits Helen Martin, and Miss Margaret Declue returns from Honne Terre. The piece notes the busy farming season with wheat binders heard in fields and promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure at City Drug Store.
Dr. Smith held an auction here Friday and Saturday selling his personal property before relocating to New Mexico. A new bank will open soon in Belgrade in the Belgrade Mercantile Co. building. The Belgrade Roller Mill will start up shortly under new management McAtee & Loom. The town has had plenty of drumers. A grand Fourth of July celebration by the G. A. R. is planned near Bryan cemetery with the unveiling of the soldiers monument. Parson Bay will move into a new house. A wedding occurred two miles south of Belgrade last Thursday: John F. Sutton and Miss Nora Seabourne, with Rev KE Ray officiating. Rev Mr. Layman preached in Belgrade two evenings last week. News: Newspnmt boys build a new baro for Mr. Dean at Caledonia. Mr. Marion Adams of this place is a direct descendant of Adam the first, the family having multiplied, hence the plural Adams.
A loving obituary notes the young Francis Con Nolly’s death on a recent Friday afternoon. It honors his gentle, thoughtful nature and preserves the sorrow of his parents and siblings. The piece reflects on a quiet farewell beneath a mound and a faith portraying his ascent to a heavenly home.
A Potosi Mill and Elevator Company notice urges choosing pure winter wheat flour branded Washington. It claims a price temptation to mix and promises money back if the product is not as represented. The notice emphasizes bags guaranteed by the Washington brand and asks readers to try it in place of hard wheat flour.
The Board of Education of Potosi Missouri invites bids to furnish and install a steam heating system in the public school building. Bids are due by 6 o clock p m on Tuesday July 6 106 at the office of U C Bell Potosi Mo. Plans and specs on file. Signed by President H C Bevr and Secretary M A Casey June 12 Lin.
Creditors and all interested in the estate of Mekburton deceased late of Washington County Missouri are notified of the final settlement on the first day of the next August term of the Probate Court. J W Nixon is administrator. Reading of a lal paper oft saves a man many times the price of the paper.
River ton Indiana postmaster G W Fouts describes a robbery and near death in a letter. He credits Electric Pitter with curing chronic liver trouble and jaundice for eleven years. The note touts the remedy as a cure for biliousness neuralgia weakness and stomach liver and kidney derangements. Sold at Thurman's Drug Store for 30 cents.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana narrates years of lung hemorrhages cured by Foley's Honey and Tar after ineffectual physician care. The testimonial claims the remedy stops coughs, supports lungs, and prevents serious outcomes from colds, advising against substitutes at City Drug Store.
A Wisconsin woman from Caroline, Lucia Wilke, declares a 25 cent box of Bucklen's Aroha Salve cured a running sore on her leg after 23 years of torment. The product is promoted as a great healer for piles wounds and sores and offered at S. F L Thurman’s Drug Store.
Letters testamentary with will annexed for Mary Allen deceased were granted May 1, 1406 by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri. Creditors must exhibit claims within one year or be barred. two years to file. Patrick Murphy is the executor.
A.A. Herren of Finch Arkansas reports Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy for colds and long trouble. He claims it has cured consumption in early stages and notes many satisfied users. City Drug Store.
The July Delineator highlights midsummer fashions with ample color and black and white illustrations. It reviews The Chauffeur and the Chaperon by Williamson, previews Paris critic Lafontaline, and presents articles on safe foods, painters’ lives, and various short stories and children’s pieces.
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