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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
4
A concise statement on merit emphasizes actions over words, underscoring that genuine accomplishment is shown through tangible deeds rather than rhetoric. The sentiment advocates practical achievement as the measure of character and ability.
Local items report the final day of the Chautauqua drawing crowds, plus visits from St Louis to Caledonia and Potosi. Obituaries note Mrs. Robert Gibson of Shirley. Weather, markets, and livestock theft prevention efforts are also covered along with local saloon closures in Bismarck and farming notes on hay, millet, and drought impacts.
Miss Teresa Coleman stays in Pystosi a week and Miss Ruth Goody County visits Caledonia. Presbyterian services announce morning Our Daily tread and evening The Hero of Michimash. Halbert replaces Will Bast in Biount Bast store during Donnécrutie wear. Mrs Bure travels to Indiana to tend her ill mother. Cattle thieves John and George Murray arrested after nine cattle stolen from W C Ballard. Sears Roebuck catalog sacks pass through rural routes prompting local merchants to lament advertising.
Robert Baker of Snibboleth market ed the first wheat of the year here this season last Friday. The wheat was sold to the Potosi Mill and Elevator Co. at 75 cents per bushel. This marks the earliest marketing of new wheat within local buyers recollection.
The State Public Service Commission ordered Slice and Eastern Railroad to operate as a non common carrier. The railroad notified the commission that there will be nothing done on that line. Litigation follows as each side seeks to force the other to yield.
All cattle raisers of Walton and Harmony townships will meet at Palmer on Monday June 20 at 1 p.m. to organize for protection against cattle thieves who have been driving cattle from the range. Signed J. F. Blount.
A gasoline tank explosion in VP Sacks clothing store at Flat River last Saturday around seven sparked a large fire that leveled a two story business building owned by M Harris of Desloge. Loss estimated over 70000 with tenants including P Sacks clothing Jake Alper general merchandise and others.
The county Educational Fair at the County Superintendent of Schools office in Potosi showcased improved student work last Friday and Saturday. Exhibits included drawing, maps, needlework, embroidery, rug and basket weaving, with lay modeling also shown. Prize winners featured Raeela school for best general drawing, Susan Casey of Puccawitch school for first prominei, and multiple teachers named for each category.
Mrs Lyilia Smith widow of D Smith died at her family residence last Monday evening June 22 from a paralytic stroke suffered Sunday. Funeral Wednesday at the residence with services by Rev Re tinkel and Dr L T Hall. Buried in the family lot at Masonic cemetery. Native of the county maiden name Wallace married January 28 18 and six children born five survive Maude Mamie Blewett Edward Berry man and Mrs Hugh White Cadet.
The six day Chautauqua meet at Votosi attracts large attendance from town and surrounding districts. A new tent at the ball park hosts daily entertainments with rotating acts under the direction of Miss Neta Davis. Children enjoy special sessions each afternoon, boosting the season’s success.
Graduates from the county runt schools received diplomas at last Friday’s exercises in the Potosi Opera House completing the eighth grade. Two pupils earned diplomas while a program featured essays and orations on topics such as True Nobility Manners and The Value of Time. The class was addressed by Mr Nipper of Potosi and the Potosi Orchestra provided musical selections.
Administrateur R B Jones estimates the Thomas Higginbotham estate at about 00M with most value in personal property. One half divided among heirs, a quarter to Crise Mievinbetham, and portions to the brother’s children and the late Mrs Rneledow’s seven children. Judge Wigzvinbo tham supports plans to build on the homestead. Public sale opens.
Lavoie Burke fears a house fire he thought happened last night after his grandson woke him with alarming news about his son-in-law Ruts Divetn’s Helurade home burning and five children trapped. The next day it turned out Duncan’s cabin burned three weeks ago with no injuries, easing distress.
Notice offers a sorrel two year old horse for sale. Described as large enough to ride and gentle but unbroke. Interested buyers are instructed to apply at the Journal office.
From Three Hill Creek a dark iron gray horse two years old one whit bind foot will pay for information leading to recovery address Wr Spradling Bonne Terre Mo FOR SALE My home at Miners Point Mo consisting of 11 lots a two story double frame fir mit lyomse hard and all necessary outlet lines bored well agistern fine celiery concrete milk house fruits of all sings sot in wood Tote tija every t tts 35 send repair Drive F240 Bor par ticullars writt John EVENS Faerun Mew Da ear at Lee Fershie
Messrs Miller and Oelstatter received a new pouria er at this station. Capt A H Simmons with about thirty boy scouts is encamped at Grenna springs. Dr Greunsfelder and wife visit Farmington. Union Sunday show picnic enjoyed. Local district school consolidation plans prompt frequent meetings and debates about attendance and taxation in surrounding townships.
Bismarck resident EF Fite buys the Shan er farm east of Bonne Terre and plans to move soon. Visitors include Mrs. W A Butler of Lutesville and Mrs. Chas Fatchett of Prondale. George Racer, a Tron Mountain Key bridge carpenter, injured his hand at Arcadia last Tuesday and received care here. Hatlers contemplate moving to Cape Girardeau soon. Arthur Huff of Ironton visited town last Wednesday. Dennis Wood, longtime resident, is reported ill. The remains of the late George Martino of Piedmont were taken to Caled Friday for burial. Mrs. Jane Raney of Piedmont visits Clay Luew’s family. Julius Schening, beside the rail pond track car tow, was struck by a falling timber. injury not likely fatal. Crystal City passes a curfew. local bell controversy and theft of a chipper tied to church activities prompt inquiries.
Plaintiffs Harvey Smith William Smith and George Smith file a deed suit in Washington County Missouri seeking to quiet title to 69 acres known as Calvin Smith land. Defendants not residing in Missouri ordered published notice in Potosi Journal for four weeks. Judgment by default possible August 4 1914 if no answer.
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