Official Washington County Directory and Court Schedule 1910
The Potosi Journal lists the Washington County officials including Circuit Judge Joseph J. Williams and Sheriff L. W. Casey. It details terms for Circuit, County, and Probate courts with 1910 election and official notices, plus due dates for special terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. J. Williams
Hillsboro
C. M. Buford
Centerville
M. E. Rhodes
Poto- Presidin
L. A. Page
Sodge
A. L. White
Cadet
Geo. W. Seabourne
Belgrade
Joseph Crescawell
John O. Ig
Trains Stop at Mineral Point on Local Schedules
Time card lists southbound and northbound trains serving Mineral Point. No. 23 Little Rock Local at 10:29 am, No. 26 Poplar Bluff Local at 5:20 pm. Northbound No. 10 St. Louis at 6:43 am, St. Louis Local at 9:49 am, another St. Louis Local at 3:30 pm.
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Mineral Point
Little Rock
Poplar Bluff
St. Louis
Potosi News Tells of Local Visits and Upcoming Celebrations
Poplar Bluff plans a 70000 dollar post office building. Numerous visits to St. Louis and Belgrade, with social news from Potosi. Upcoming Presbyterian picnic on June 20, July 4 celebration in Potosi, and local infrastructure notes. Includes farm yields, market prices, and community announcements.
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Poplar Bluff
Local News and Notables From Butler County
Capt. and Mrs. W T Hunter returned from Kirkwood Missouri where he served as marshal of the St Louis Court of Appeals and will be home for the summer. Visitors from St Louis inspected New Diggings mining lands as drilling continues. Census work concludes locally but figures await publication. Deputy State Game Warden starts July 1. Edward Smith reports saw mill operations resume for pine timber. John A Gloriod a Poplar Bluff lawyer seeks Butler county prosecuting attorney nomination and welcomes a new nine pound boy born on the 14th. State Bankers meet notes praise Washington County Bank of Potosi with capital 10000 and deposits over 300000, about thirty times capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hunter
Kirkwood
St Louis
Jensus
G. Nipper
Washington
Census Department
Nipper
John A. Gloriod
Richwoods
Poplar Bluff
Butler County
Gloriod
State Bankers’ Ass'n
St. Louis
Commerce Monthly of
Washington County Bank of
Potosi
J F. Flynn
Methodist Picnic Near Potosi Promises Fourth of July Attractions
The annual Methodist Sunday school picnic was held at Haunted Spring three miles west of Potosi last Thursday with transportation by Mr Hartzell’s road locomotive hauling four lumber wagons. Ice cream freezers were on hand and a balloon ascent and fireworks will close the Fourth Kids fair planned by local Business Men's Parade with a brass band. The article also notes a court case State vs Wm Pierce on sheep stealing resulting in a hung jury, and warns against cutting walnut trees for railroad ties as forest conservation concerns grow.
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Methodist Sunday School
Potosi
Hartzell
Caledonia
Wm. Pierce
Pierce
Caljing
M. E. Rhodes
Joe Fourshee
Hopewell
Wallen Creek
Tom” Self
R. A. Cain
M. M. McSpadden
Concord Township
H. C. Compton
Frackclay
Belgrade
J. W. Houston
Carter County
Dan
Rudolph Jaeschke
Henry P. de la Coudreniere
Benito Vasqquer
Rodolph Jaeschke
Circuit Court
Washington County
Missouri
Henry P. de la Condreniere
Benito Vas
Benito Vasquez
Journal
Os Cresswa
Otis Circuit Court
Aist
Camsswain
Lawn Social at Presbyterian Church on June 23
Community announces a lawn social hosted by the Junior Christian Endeavor Society at the H. C. Bell residence on Thursday evening, June 23. Ice cream, ices, cake, and lemonade will be served. Everyone invited.
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Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
H. C. Bell
The Best on the Market Bakery and Catering Claim
Bakery and restaurant advert promises top bread pies and cakes with a claim to be the best and a call to hire Roy A Wright for services.
Sewing Machine Bargains at W J Sisis Store
W J Sisis offers sewing machines second hand and in good condition at closeout prices. Visit the store in Potosi to examine and purchase one at practically your own price.
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W. J. Sisis
Potosi
A Strange Separation of a Desloge Insurance Agent
W T Wilson, an agent for Prudential in Desloge, Mo, and his wife, after guidance from Holiness evangelist Rev Walter Strother of Des Arc, Mo, have decided to divorce their marriage as they believe they are living in adultery under God. Wilson had led five women to marriage. two through death, two by divorce, and a mutual separation now follows. The couple cites religious conviction and prayer as the basis for dividing their savings and ending their union.
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W. T. Wilson
Prudential Insurance Company
Desloge
Walter Strother
Des Arc
Wilson
Grim Reaper
Mr. Wilson
Land of the Living
Rev. Strother
Mass meeting on road to Washington county plans
A large turnout at the school house Saturday afternoon heard speakers on immigration and the proposed road toward Washington county. The land company offers dollar for dollar matching funds for local subscriptions to build the road, aiming to raise 1000 dollars per mile to cover half the cost. A committee will present the plan to potential subscribers.
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Washington County
Sullivan News
Marriage Licenses Shown For Bonne Terre Couple
William C. Long of Bonne Terre Missouri and Elvie Martin are listed with a marriage license. Alfred Yates and Sarah Cale are also noted as a couple, with W W Bobanoon and Bessie L Martio appearing in the record.
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Wm. C. Long
Bonne Terre
Elvie Martin
Alfred Yates
Sarah Cale
W. Bobanoon
Bessie L. Martio
Irondale News Highlights Local Folks and Events
Irondale reports visits by A P Robinson Belgrade and Chas Farmer Bellevue, a Leadwood cattle trade, Caledonia shipper Lewis Bean sending bogs to St Louis, and a major carbuncle surgery on Wm Martin the railroad station agent. Children’s Day drew large crowds, with two Sunday schools, strong church decor, and overflow attendance.
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Irondale
A. P. Robinson
Belgrade
Chas. Farmer
Bellevue
Wm. Halsey
Lewis Bean
Caledonia
St. Louis
Farrow
de Soto
Yeargain
Wm. Martin
Martin
William
N. H. Bissell
Mr. Bissell
Iron Mountain
Mr. Martin
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Guarantee Offer
A local seal advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a two thirds bottle trial guarantee. If not satisfied after following directions, customers may obtain a refund. The product is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
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Potosi Journal
Potosi, MO
Official Directory of
Potos
J. M. Sloan
Bismarck Oi
Irondale, MO
Irondale Bank
M. J. McNamara
EYE Post Office
A. Uhlmann
Land Surveying
Sterling Maxwell
8. G. Norris
Grace Strayer
Agnes Shimio
Emma Fitch
O. L. Loomis
Wallace Gibson
Our Town
A. H. Carr
Jackson, Mo
J. W. Berryman
B. F. Fiyon
Miss Pearl Colman
Ben Colman
Palmer
Presbyterian Sunday School
Balloop
J. P. Townsend
Helen
Fanny W.casey
W. W. Walton
Little Daughter
Berryman
Mrs. W. G. Eversole
Wm. J. Lee
Arcadia
W. C. Ozier
F. X. Connolly
Festus, Mo
Mound City Co
J.B. Boyer
Blanche Long
Flat River
P. K. Sylvester
Topozark Fruit Farm
Edith Robinson
Flora Blount
George McMillin
Laura Walton
Shirley
Eli Declue
Aptus
P. B. Cole
Jos
P. Declue
Emil Girardier
David Bragg
Presbyterian Church
Christ
M. H. Kerr
Jim D. Eaton
L. A
F. P. Cook
Orchard View Farm
Town
Margaret Evans
John J. Roberts
I. B. Dodson
Roberts
W. J. Cain
Attorney At Law
Alliance of the Mate
Globe-Democrat
Messrs. I. W. Percival
Houston Jones
F. M. Wright
Edward Smith
Levy
C. D. Smith
Edward
R. M. Bugg Merc. CO
Indies
United States
H. E. Blount & Co
A. Najim Russell & Carr
Frank Connolly
R. M. Bugg Mere. Co
Casey Bros
Eugene O'Marall
McGregor & Co
J. W. Settle & Co
J. W. Woodal
Kennett
Annie Birlew
Steven Birlew
Winona
West Emminence
Shannon County
George Walls
Squire Fraser's Court
Farmington
Lead Belt News
Lee Kugel
New York
General Press
Henry B. Harris’ Theatrical Enterprises
A. Kugel
Lee
Farmington Times
Roy A. Wright
Washington County Bank
Potosi, Missouri
Potosi Mill and Elevator Company
Ike
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