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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
4
Dr Wood of Wood and Schilder 6106 Easton Ave St. Louis announces visits to Irondale on the 8th and 22nd of each month for dental work. Eighteen years in practice in St. Louis. No deposit required. Consultation and exam free. Visitation every two weeks.
The report lists residents and visitors including Lizzie Battreal Loren ce Miller Alta Pritchett Bessie Wells Agnes Louise The beau and Austin Roussi at Theres James home A grand ball at Ignatius Lapec home Theodore Houssin returning from St Louis Caledonia visits G J James Racola Ed Maupin Racola Racola aunt James Thebeau Jennie Thebeau and S C Coleman also mention Alamond at the Roussin farm and a summer visit schedule for Miss Gertrude James.
A dubious advertisement touts a cure for catarrh by a treatment called Hille Caturrh Cure. It promises internal use to reach the source of illness and asserts universal effectiveness with a $10 reward and $100 bounty for any failure. The copy hints at a retail setup in a bustling market, claiming widespread availability and a perpetual bargain environment.
W J Compton of Main Street Petosi recalls back pain and kidney tone relief after using Deans Kidney Pills sold at City Drug Store. He confirms a years old endorsement remains valid as the remedy continues to help.
Local notices trumpet the upcoming Chautauqua week beginning Monday at Woolford's. Advertisements promote Kasimas Kodak supplies, books, magazines, and varied goods at Woolford's Variety Store. Residents note visits from Louis, Dr Ball, and other local figures, with family updates and shop news across Potosi and nearby towns.
A tangled local chronicle reports celebrations and sales in Weolford and Riverville, with fair day activities at Maxwell's Dry Goods and Woolford's Variety Store. It notes a judge visiting relatives, a berry shipment, a Russian robbery victim dying, a marriage license, and a political candidacy.
Murdo court records show two Arcested Far Murdo cadets and an associate charged with murder after the death of France Heap during a late night altercation. They allegedly attacked Heap with a broken bottle and a punch, with evidence of intent. The defendants face trials set for the coming weeks with bond at £1,000 each.
On Wednesdays in July the tri grade examination will be held at Pulosi for rural county students seeking graduation this year. No more exams will occur this year. The test opens at 8 30 a m and runs for one day only. Pvaween Fox, County Sun's.
A report notes Mr Frank Ellis fell during a summer house construction on Mrs B Priew’s premises and sustained a broken left arm. W He Mayfield was brought from St Louis to assess a potential benefit at Will Maytel College. his condition is described as precarious. Local notice from Latarnia Ban.
Morning service at 11 o'clock with the subject Ed's Revelation. Evening service at 4 o'clock with the subject Caleb the Kenesite.
Reverend Charles W. Anderson will hold bellied services at the Hlochstalier school house next Sunday afternoon, with several attendees listed.
The Christian Endeavor Convention of the Mb District met in Feotssi June 18 to 19 with delegates welcomed at the Presbyterian Church by Rev O W Andersen. District president Miss Mary Fake of Bonne Terre gave the response. Delegates from Farmington Bonne Terre Franland Fredericktown Flat River and other towns attended.
Mrs Dias and others visited relatives in Caledonia and St Louis, Judge C S Martin in Hel grade, Capt Simmons from St Louis supervised Boy Scout camp preparations, Mayors and doctors noted, several families from Oran and Welgrade in town. A Sunday School gathering featured Rhodes, Evans, Maxwell and Manwell with speeches and a display.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces that examinations for a fourth class postmaster vacancy at Richwoods will be held in De Low Missouri. Eligible applicants must reside in the local territory, be 71 or older on exam day, and file forms with the Richwoods postmaster or the Civil Service Commission in Washington at least seven days prior.
Voters are shown a list of candidates for United States Senator Thomas J. Akine and party line up. Also named are candidates for Circuit Court judge, Representative, County Treasurer, Prosecuting Attorney, County Assessor, County Commissioner, and County Surveyor with their respective townships and places such as Greenville Potosi Osledonia Liberty Concord Brotonownship and Marwony Township. The document reflects ballot design and candidate names for the election.
Bank of Richwood stockholders will meet at the bank office in Richwood, Missouri, on Tuesday June 29 at 8 o clock p m to elect five directors for the coming year and to transact other business as needed. A W Hoine president S R Sanne cashier May 2 118.
A petition filed in Washington County Missouri names numerous heirs and devisees in a complex set of claims involving Reeves 4 Company and other defendants. The document cites service issues with Reeves 4 Company as a non Missouri entity and references several Anthony and Maxwell family members along with other heirs and corporations. The filing seeks court action regarding publication and process against multiple parties in a long standing probate matter.
Plaintiffs allege ownership by fee simple of 83 acres in Washington County Missouri across sections 25 and 24, with numerous unknown heirs and devisees of multiple deceased grantors. They seek an order and decree adjudging plaintiffs as owners and defendants to have no rights, title, or interest, with publication for service and final judgment in the Washington County Circuit Court, Missouri.
Notice of sale under deed of trust to satisfy the debt with costs. Property in the northeast quarter of section 2 and north half of the northwest quarter of section 2 in township 2, range 1 west, Washington County Missouri, totaling about 120 acres. Sale set for Saturday, May 41, 1916, at the county court house in Potosi between 9 AM and 5 PM, cash to highest bidder after 20 days’ notice. J E Godat, Trustee. May 4, 1916.
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