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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
4
Notice is given that a stockholders meeting of the Bank of ich wgode will be held at the bank’s office in Riohwnode Mixehurton on Tuesday June 2019 at 7 p.m. for electing directors to serve the ongoing year and to transact any other business. A. W. Horne, President. E. Baxem, Cashier. May 24, 1922.
Notice to Contractors invites sealed bids addressed to the Clerk of the Board of Education J W Battle Potosi Missouri until 1 PM June 15 1922 for adding rooms to the present school building improving heating and cooling and recovering the entire building Specifications available at the Clerk's office The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Potosi Mo May 25 1922 J W Settle Clerk
Letters testamentary were issued by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri to Mascaster Buvan Executrix on June 1 1922. Creditors must exhibit claims within six months for allowance or be barred after one year from the last publication date. Attest Lovvel Bevan Judge and ex- Offical Clerk of the Probate Court.
Notice is given that letters of administration for the estate of Bossa Geler were granted June 2022 by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri to Edward Erg as administrator. Creditors must file claims within six months or be barred, with one year for last insertion to avoid forever barred claims. Attest, Lover Burax, Judge and ex officio Clerk of the Probate Court.
Notice is given that letters testamentary upon the estate of J Alexander W Horine deceased were granted to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri on June 1 1923. All persons claiming against the estate must exhibit their claims within six months for allowance or be barred. If claims are not exhibited within one year from the publication date, they may be forever barred. G Boma Executor Ames Lovin County clerk and judge signatures included.
A mixed column of local news covers visits by residents and neighbors, a Fourth of July Catholic picnic plan, church events, baptisms, and a large band concert. It notes weather impacts on farming, discussions of farm bureau aid, and several moves in local business and politics. Names include Dr David Ford, Boyd's Music House, Senator Reed, Edward Byington, and J F Brane Jr. Community updates mention baptisms, marriages, divorces, and local scholarships.
The Potosi Mill and Elevator Co plans a 12,000 galloon sheet iron storage tank to hold oil as boiler fuel, with gravity pipeline to a railroad yard tank. Open-air concert on Court House lawn June 30 to raise funds. Home Coming Day July 2 at Richwoods Methodist Church. law enforcement meeting supports repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and a new local league formed with McKinley McMurrey chair.
Former county judge HN Yawkins sold Summit farm four miles east of Potoul to Edward C. Watson for 549 dollars. Watson belongs to the company that had leased the land for more than a year as a hog fattening ranch. The ownership change indicates a permanent local enterprise for the feeding operation.
Roger M. Ferrell, buyer for the Washington County Dairy Club, with help from Mo Pac agriculture agent Mr. Stinson, located a carload of Holstein heifers in Jefferson County. The stock, raised to replace dairy cows in Pinckgle, Silica, aims to cut freight costs by buying nearby. Cattle will be loaded at Silica Wednesday and reach Motoai by the 4 o clock train. Allotments set for Saturday, June 24, at 1 P M on the Potosi Mill and Elevator Co. grounds. every member subscribed for a heifer must attend or appoint a representative.
A large delegation from St Francoise counties gathered at Highly ford near Frank clay to push for bridging the Big River. County Judges pledged support to improve the road, with St Francoise responsible for bridge costs estimated at nine thousand dollars. Residents offered to donate funds for the southern approaches and a noon dinner was served.
A $25 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of any person who harmed a girl by defaming or spearing at her, as provided by the Fish and Game Laws of the region. The notice emphasizes lawful action within Washington County and urges adherence to established guidelines.
The sheriff of Washington County Missouri will sell at public vendue on Thursday June 22 at 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the front door of the Courthouse in Potosi to satisfy a secured note. The property includes parts of sections in township 3 north range 1 east and related tracts described in a 1920 deed of trust to George Maho, trustee, with several acreage figures and adjacent survey references.
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