Official Directory of Washington County Circuits and Officials
Washington County directory lists Circuit Judge J Williams and County officials including Clerk Joseph Cresswell and Sheriff L W. It notes courts schedule and terms at various towns such as Potosi and Mineral Point, with local notices and community updates from Belgrade Irondale and St Louis areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Williams
Hilleboro
C. M. Buford
Centerville
Montative
M. KE. Rhodes
Peto
L. A. Page
Undine
Denis Comer
W. Seabourne
Belgrade
Joseph Cresswell
John O
Jas. A. Henson
Jas
R. Whitehead
L. W
N. F. Robinson
G. Nipper
F. W. McFadden
H. L. Smith
Latty
J. W. Houston
Irondale
K. Hawkins
Summit
W. A. Cooper
O. F. Beal
Mineral Point
Richeson sisters return from Fulton and local notes
Miss Margaret and Lizziebelle Richeson return from Fulton where Lizziebelle attended school. Locals report hunting at Mineral Fork, a Will G. Eversole wedding in St Louis, and a June 15 trial acquittal at Farmington. County court orders rock breaks for jail keep, and insanity cases rise with another patient sent to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Lizziebelle Richeson
Fulton, Mo
E. T. Eversole
Will G. Eversole
Raze Crole
St. Louis
Mr. Eversole
Webb Houitt
Jim Blount
Elgins
Farmington
St. Francois County
Opera House benefit event draws solid local crowd
Last Thursday evening at the Opera House a benefit for the Potosi Athletic Club attracted a good audience. The programme was generally enjoyed and net receipts were reported between 6.20 and 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Potosi
Postal offense over rural boxes attracts fines
The post office reports many persons placing advertising matter in rural free delivery boxes without paying postage. This offense carries a maximum fee of ten dollars under postal rules and is being enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofice
Otter
Fatal Shooting After Dance at Summers Home Blackwell
In Jefferson County near Blackwell last Saturday night Joe Skiles shot and killed Johp Derickson, brother of Isaac Derickson of M A Caseys livery stable. Skiles also fired at a man named Nash during a dispute, then fled. Derickson, about 40, left a wife and children. The shooting occurred just over the county line into Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Summers
Blackwell
Joe Skiles
Johp Derickson
Isaac Derickson
M. A. Casey
Skiles
Nash
Derickson
Jefferson County
Local residents and church ties linked in weekly notes
Dr J M Sloan visits Bismarck this week. J W Settle and Mary Brooks travel. numerous visits to Piedmont St Louis Little Rock Arcadia Potosi and Richwoods noted. Breckenridge obituary recalls Eliza McMurtry born 1847 died 1909 wife mother and Christian long life. funeral at Liberty Baptist Church. Many local visits and social ties among Clarkson Sloan Guyton Flyno Olmstead Flynn and Smith families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Roxpinson
Death of Mrs Mary O Mara at Potos June 11 1909
Mrs Mary O Mara aged 78 of Potos Mo died June 11 1909 at the home of her son Eugene O Mara. She was born in England maiden name Hudson. Funeral held Saturday 9 am at St James Catholic church conducted by Rev Father Danning with interment in the family lot. Widowed mother of four, three daughters had died previously. Known as Grandma O Mara for her church work and kindness to the distressed Journal extends sympathy to son and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma” O'Mara
Examinations Set For June In Potosi Missouri
Regular juve teacher examinations will be held June 25 and 26 at the public school building in Potosi Missouri papers to be prepared with pen and ink. Burwell Fox county school commissioner and Miss Clara Hall listed among those returning from St Louis visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potosi
Burwell Fox
Journal Regular and the Press Space Dilemma
The passage notes that newspapers rely on space and subscriptions, comparing editor requests for free promotion to asking a grocer for oranges to fill a market basket. It warns against editors taking freebies to boost business and hints at the consequences of such “fitting up” practices.
Fresh Paper Stock and Envelope Printing Offer
A local printer announces a new supply of paper stock ready for letters envelopes and card bills at low prices. The notice highlights affordable stock and cheap printing options for customers seeking bulk or individual orders.
Irondale Epworth League and town notes amid rail toil
Irondale hosts a three day Epworth League convention with large turnout and delegates from several counties. Rev M S Bumpos of Farmington spoke and local residents attended events and a Grenla spring picnic. The I M Railroad works on tracks with grade raising and a culvert being rebuilt after damage. Also noted are road and bridge concerns, local visits, and frequent social and business trips among residents including Caledonia, Belgrade, and Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Bean and Shelton
Caledonia
Epworth League
Missouri
Irondale
M.S. Bumpos
Farmington
M. KE
Wm. Dent
Bertie Williams
Misa Beesie Townsend
Belgrade
J. H. Barger
Hunt
Bismarck
Grenla Spring
Town
I. M. Railroad
Local Names List From Belgrade to Mineral Point
A fragment listing individuals linked to Belgrade Missouri and nearby towns includes Andrew King Ethel Dickey Louis Jenkerson Palmer Lettie Nipper Thos Bone Mineral Point Alice Coleman St Sammers Blackwell and Bessie Cain. The source presents a partial roster or notices with multiple names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew King
Belgrade
Ethel Dickey
Louis Jenkerson
Palmer
Lettie Nipper
Mineral Point
Alice Coleman
St Sammers
Blackwell
Bessie Cain
Reading matter for 1900 in Potosi Journal
A note from the Potosi Journal and Twises highlights reading matter for the year 1900. The item mentions a periodical, Week Glove Dompores, priced at 1.764 pear, signaling a local gossip or ad snippet in the paper.
Kidney Trouble Warning and Cure Claim
A case urges watching kidney secretions for signs of trouble and cites Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy. Testimonial from H W Cook of Potosi Missouri notes relief after using the pills following cautious use and purchase from a local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bright
Cook
Potosi
Recnet
Acd
New York
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Official Directory of
Washington County
Little Ii Tock
Poplar Bluff Loca
Going Norte
Potos
J. W. Towl
Alice White
Potoai
Adam Motech
Hopewell
R. C. Deggendorf
Bonne Terre
Rosemary Flyon
Buroham
Festus
Mary Ellen Higgins
Mineral Polot
Powel
F. N. Murphy
Thomas Higginbotham of
Our Town
Misa Nellie Deaderick of
de Soto
L. F. Dinning
Miss Blanche Long
Mrs. Rhoda Long
Presbyterian Sunday School
Edith Evans
Pauline Harris
Helen Boyer
Arcadia Convent
Edour
Mrs. A. Engledow
Miss Hattie Engledow
Potavi
Grace Northway
Blount
Myrtle Johnson
N. A. Maxwell
Minole Hutchinson
Lillie Nichols
Mrs. Simpson of
Mr. A. Link
B. F. Kendall
Ruble
Marple Wood
John Bone
Journal
Methodist Church
Emily Woods
Wm. A. Kirkpatrick
Firmin Roderique
Richwoods
Arkansas
Mississippi River
New Presbyterian Church
Jiomer Drew
Eugene
Frances Degg2edorf
Mary O'Mara
Frances
Geo. E. Breckenridge
Belrade
Frank Buckner
Annapolis
Ironton
Lila
Chas. A. Young
Cadet
Jules F. Boyer
J. M. Sloan
Parent
M, E. Rhodes
Irondale, MO
Irondale Bank
W.T. Hunter
German
American Insurance Co. of
M. J. McNamara
EYE Post Office
F. W. McFadden Mars
EZ Potosi, MO
Delmar Laundry
the Journal
Ob Pein
Rae Ee Sa Tre
W. N. Wood
I. A. Letcher
Jeff Higginbotham
Frank Bust
Jasper Anderson
Phoenix
Ariz
Zeno Politte
Union Township
State Hospital
James Wilson
James M. Sutherland
J. C. Ranking
Wilson Investment Company
Arnault Branch
San Jose
Cape Girardeau News
Robert Keaney
Keaney
State Hospital For Insane
Henry Lloyd
Frank Weber
Flat River
Dock Mackley
Farmlington
Peter Gelasing
Paul Gross
St. James' Catholic Church
Montgomery City
Father Gross
Percales
Oxford
J. W. Settle & Company
City Bakery
Roy A. Wright
J. W. Settle
W. J. Cain
Piedmont
Miss Frances Casey
Mary Brooks
Little Rock
Ark
Mrs. T. F. Blount
Geo. W. Clarkson
Arcadia
J. M. Stultz
W. H. Spiva
Fredericktown
H. E. Guyton
East St. Louis
Corrine Flyno of
Mable Olmstead
Wm. Riehl
Lou Flyon
Rose Flynn
Mary Stewart
Grace Carter
Mesdames
Geo. Clarkson
Idabelle Smith
Clara Hall
Sophia Casey
Mary Hawk
Joseph Horton
Sonlight
Frank L. Stultz
Uncle Sam
Philippines
U. S
Charleston
Hakodate
Japan
Vladivostok
Russia
Sucker
Billsboro
de Soto Republican
Journal Building
Liuntir
Washington County Bank OF
James Long
John F. Evans
Edmond Casey
F. J. Flynn
Ass't Cashier
Washington
Potosi Mill & Elevator Company of
John Maclay
O. BR. Campbell
Federal Lead Co
Mr. Campbell
Grace Henry
J. F. Bennett
Mrs. Simpson
Potoal
Dennis
Goose Creek
Walter Calahan
E. H. Declue of
Hioch
A. C. Nichols
Joseph Declue
Oliver Stroupe
Sullivan
Illinois
G. Roderique
Rock Spring
Susie Smith
Troutt
Ed Crow
Pacific
Alien Witte
Prof
F. Roderique
J.D. Declue
WiSp Bill
Potosi Journal
Twises
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