Official Directory of Washington County reveals local officials
The directory lists Bircoet Judge FLOR Dearing Wine horn Mev i Senator F J Farris Steelville Representative E T Eversole Potosi Presiding Judge County Court Joseph Wilkinson Richwoods Pudge County Court 1st district Jates Fr Boyer Cadet Judge County Court 2nd district I B cole Beltrade Work circuit court Isaac A Letcher Clerk county court John O Long Judge probate court Chas H Richeson Mollector T J Blount Sheriff Jet Higginbotha Preasurer J J Boyer Prosecuting Attorney M T Kinodes Coroner Chas Williams County Assessor J F Williams Cale domi County Schodls Commissioner J J Declucs Belziade Surveyor fr ank i ns Stimnstz Justice of the Peace J A Henson Potosi O F Beal Mineral Point Time for holding courts: circuit court 1st Monday in March and 1st Monday in August. county court 1st Monday in February May August November. probate court 2nd Monday in February May August November. The initiative of special terms will be pyar announced. Potosi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bircoet
Flor. Dearing
Winehorn
F. J. Farris
Steelville
E. T. Eversole
Potosi
Joseph Wilkinson
Richwoods- Pudge
Jates
Fr. Boyer
Cadet
Beltrade
Isaac A. Letcher
John O. Long
Stimnstz
J. A. Henson
O. F. Beal
Mineral Point
Ievit
Pyar
Local items from Potosi and nearby towns
Local news notes residents from De Soto Old Mines and Belgrade visiting Potosi. Mentions of trips, encounters, and upcoming events in town, including band picnic plans, republican convention reporters, and railroad survey talk.
Local notes and obituaries from Farmington county
In Farmington county local news report shows rains later last week delaying wheat harvest but benefiting other crops. Notices include the death of Mrs Fannie Haver (nee Migginbotham) in Salida, and funeral attendance by Capt Sam Richeson, Josie Richeson, Mar and Mrs Hugh McGregor in St Louis. Andrew Bean of Washington County dies at 63 in Grandale. Uncle Andy remembered as kind-hearted. Governor Dockery responds to premium question for mothers of triplets. School board dates corrected to June 27 28. several teacher applicants examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam’ Richeson
Mise
Josie Richeson
Mar
Hugh McGregor
Thomas D Richeson
St. Louis
Capt. Richeson
Declue
County Board of Education
Sa Am
Frovernor Dockery
Andrew Bean
Washington County
Lrandale
Andy Ons
Mr. Kean
Topewell
Harvest News and Local Notices From The Region
Rev Jasper Sitton’s absence after a Sunday morning disappearance prompts wishes for recovery. Harvesting is in full swing. Wan and wife of Lost Week visited the area last Sunday. Lottie and Ethel Dowell shopped in Potosi last week. Daisy Sitton of Palmer visited the neighborhood Sunday. Rev Thomas Hill to preach at White Oak Grove on Sunday the 29th. A recent rain aided crop growth amid cool nights and mornings. Bown Money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Sitton
Wan
League
Daisy Sitton
Palmer
Thos. Hill
White Oak Grove
Picnic for St Jouchious Church at Old Mines
A parish picnic will be held on Thursday July 3 on the church lawn at Old Mines to benefit St Jouchious Catholic church. Everyone is invited to attend. Dinner will be served on the ground by the ladies of the parish and refreshments will be available from the stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mines
St. Jouchious Catholic Church
Albert McKinnon and Rosie Kennedy Connected to Carlyon
Albert McKinnon of Potosi Missouri and Rosie Kennedy are linked to Carlyon in a terse report with limited readable context. The note mentions names and places but lacks dates or actions to define a clear event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert McKinnon
Potosi
Rosie Kennedy
Carlyon
Fourche a Renault and local community notes
Farmers in the Fourche area struggle to save their wheat while others report a quiet week of activity. Pr RR McNabb and family from Pel erade visited Ed Capmpton and family on air creek. A Sabbath school formed at Wiel D Pu int with thirty enrolled. S PL Patterson elected superintendent and Ada Allen and Carrie Till teachers. Patterson may run as Republican for County Judge in the first district. Corn crops laid by. Rev. Mr. Senith held services at High Point Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNabb
Ed Capmpton
Air Creek
Wiel D Puint
Patterson
Ada Allen
Carrie
Fnd
Huck Lin's Armen Salve Promises Quick Healing
In Old Town Virginia, Ron Revill reports happiness after Huck lin's Armen Salve cured their daughter's scald head. The advertisement claims relief for cuts, corns, burns, and piles with odorless, speedy action. Sold at all medicine dealers for 30.
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Old Town
Ron
Revill
Hucklin
Armen
Local Gazette Reports Property Purchases and Rail Project Notes
From the Gazette Dr J Le Baton bought from James E Heeter the property known at the Dr Posten line for which he paid five. The railroad surveying corps near Sligo will move to the mouth of Cedarcreek then finish locating the route into Drandale. James Compton acquired a half interest in LT E Trout’s work. A section foreman James Ward and crew were struck by a fast freight but no injuries. a new hand car was delivered Wednesday. Changes at Drondale Lead Co include the resignation of superintendent Seeley and appointment of M T Smith formerly of Federal Lead Co Plat River. Smith brings energy and enterprise, with town cooperation promised as mine development expands.
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J. le Baton
James E. Heeter
Sligo
Belerade
Cedarcreek
James Ward
Drondale Lead Co
Seeley
M. T. Smith
Federal Lead Co
Plat River
Smith
Bargain Sale Boxed in 19th Century Trade Pitch
Vendor advertises free item with each cash purchase of a wide assortment including kitchen tools school supplies and garments. Local customers invited to trade at low prices with emphasis on value, accuracy, and welcome atmosphere.
Belgrade Notes on Visits Steady Rail Prospect and Crops
Mrs M L Townsend visited for Parents day in Belgrade while James Shields of Potosi came on business. Capt T Dunler greeted old friends as survey workers camp at Garretts spring slow pace. The town faces a possible railroad routing with survey activity at Garretts spring. Wheat cutting nears end with good general average though binder twine short. Thelma Gryans daughter was ill last week and Mrs Willman with daughter of St Louis visiting Padre Coles. Misses Clara and Lavinia Tender sin returned from Cape Girardeau County with their aunt Mrs Withinson staying several days. J Walton notes a strong drill well and Fortune also has a bare d well with stray water vein. Frank McNabl and family visited Potosi area. J W Crooks and R W Glasscock moved their diamond drill to Plat fora planning bore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
M. L. Townsend
James Shields
Potosi
Mr. Parley
Pivatington
JG. Walton
Irondale
Capt
T Dunter
Claira
Lavinia
Cape Girardeau County
Sime
Withinson
W. Ramsey
J. Walton
Fortune
Frank McNabl
Fear Potosi
J. W. Crooks
R. W. Glasscock
Platfora
Dre
Middlebrook Drive Break-In Stamps Missing At $60 Value
A break in at the Middlebrook post drive yielded $60 in stamps stolen on a June night. Also noted is a health column about spring ailments and a list of local drugstore contacts. Steve Kochi, a Deslope miner, suffered a severe skull fracture and possible fatal injuries from a recent mine collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebrook
Malaria Cure Praise Ends Doctors’ Struggle
Mrs Frank Chiasson of Patterson Louisiana reports relief from malaria after using Herbine, stating the sample and two bottles cured her. The drug costs 50 cents at Veastales Drug Store Potosi and Suitor Co Richwoods. Ismarck plans a new four mill capitalized at 220000 with Gee W Clarkson Lonis Miller and C N Jones as principal stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chiasson
Patterson
Igor
Veastales Drug Store
Potosi
Suitor &Co
Richwoods
Ismarck
Gee. W. Clarkson
Wagon and Wood Work Offered at St Louis Prices
I Davinson and Son advertise wagon and wood work in first class manner using best materials and offering any kind of new wagons at St Louis prices with freight. They also continue horse shoing and repair, urging patronage in both lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TW. Oc
Tullyton
St. Louis
I. Davinson & Son
Saved from an awful fate by Dr. King's New Discovery
Mrs. AL M. Shields of Chambersburg PA recalls six months of severe illness from asthma and hay fever. She credits Dr. King's New Discovery as the safest and infallible cure for throat and lung diseases, with guaranteed bottles at $1 and trial bottles free at all dealers in medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL M. Shields
Chambersburg
Medicites
Stick to your farm and value honest labor
A farmer-friendly summary extols farming as a safer, healthier investment than urban trade. It praises the plowman over the counter worker, insisting plowing, milking, and mowing are honorable, dignified deeds equal to any urban occupation. The piece urges farmers to embrace agrarian pride.
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Tee
F. M. Deggendorf
Potosi, MO
St. L
Mhabna
Minerak Point
Golng South
Belmont Mail
Tinpress
Binmarck Aec
Piemarek Red
Siam Liecet
Louis Mai
Potos
Joe Teasdale
de Soto
Tos. White
Rope
Merenday
Capt. Hunter
BR. J. Scott
Bock Spring
Mr. Walter Hall
California
L. A. Watkins
Martha Miller
Iiondale
J. E. Forbes
Potesi
Gem W. Jinkerson
Ed Neece
Berryman
I. W. Towl
Kansas
M. J. MerNarama
Bary
Lee Rey Watson
Jas. A. Shields
Emily Hornsey
Arcadia
L. A. Hlatterman
L. I. Seadlee
Sam Pershall
East St. Louia
Gertie van Alen
Henry W. Mwarris
Baby Haughter
Benton, Mo
Sam Dinning
Tom Connally
St. Mary's Kan
W. J. Stias
Benj. Davidson
Cape Chardeau
Fred Bord
M. BK. Rhodes
Perry Dass
Cuba
Fiat River
Tron Mountain Railroad
Big River Valley
Lrondile
Mr. Buscene OO Mira
la Boune ‘Perre
Eugene Deuygendorf
New York Press
I. N
Teasdale
Kate
Madge Dinning
Ursuline Convent
Dinning
Tursday
W. M. Bennett
A.B. Morten
S. R. Machiy
M. E Rhodes
L. W. Casey
F. M. Depgendorf
Plat Woods
M. Tr Fitter
Paaer
Tuesda
Fannie (Haver
Migginbotham
Salida
Cola
O*traver
Lo I. Hivenbotham
Carlwen
Vo. Cunningham
Kansas City
Cihdaky Packing Co
Whente
Sine
Mrs. Cunningham
Danehliter
Poyetema
Cparmington
Nev
A. J. Cheatham
Little Rock
Ark
Lulu Christian
Cautre
Bill
Keb
Shirley
Misse
Lottie
Ethel Dowell
Bown Money
O. K
U. S. Ramsey
Sunlight, Missouri
A. M. Bugg Mer. Co
J. M. IL
Ugites
Fourche
Renault
Senith
High Point Chureh
J.T. Silvey
Shirley, MO
Garrett's
Ani
Hiwa
Heinrich Building
Raisin
J. Wilkos
F. Lee
Bank OF Irondale
Missouri
Capital
Doosa General Banking
Dpnterest Pai
Washington County Bank
Potesi, Me
Sfe
Jas. Long
Epm
Casey
J. F. Evans
Nea
Johnsons Park
Java
Teasdale’s Drug Store
Suitor & Co
Steve Kochi
Deslope
Ife
M.ritan
Bex
Balamazoo Corset CO
Scho Makers
Halamazoo, Mich
W. H. Gay Co
Trenton
Flat River
Mississippi River
Bonne Terre
Mo OR. & BT
MOR & BT
Cus
Paruington Times
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