Directory of public officers and courts in Potosi
Potosi Maryland June 25 1915 directory lists district and county officials led by W L Kleinskey. Includes state senator M Buford circuit clerk Joseph Cremewell county clerk John G Long judge of probate J A Livison coroner H J Glount superintendent of schools K Fox and board of aldermen with names and terms for circuit and county court schedules and city offices.
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Ngress
W. L. Kleusi¢ey
M. Buford
Cain
K. M. Dearing
J. A. Eaton
U. i Breckenridge
Arthur Kelsey
Ircuit
Joseph Cremewell
John AO. Long
J. A. Livuson
I. A. Letcher
Merit
Luther Cresswell
Mate
Jebruary
Noelle Probate
Jeruary
Auvelily
Fragmented Rail Schedule Fragment Notes Potosi Mineral Point
Readable OCR fragments show a main line schedule with times and stations such as Potosi Mineral Point and Saint Louis. Nonsensical bits remain, but the item outlines a railroad timetable with stops and times amid garbled text.
Local items note town events and rumors
Summer happenings and small town chatter cover wedding rumors in Pitesti. Visits from Miss Mary Casey, Miss Virginia Wasdem, and Mrs. M. B. Bage are noted along with trips to Oakland Indiana and Jefferson City. Wheat cutting winds down as threshers prepare. poll tax deadline looms. Masonic lodge cornerstone laid at Sullivan. St. Francois county leads U.S. lead output per USGS. Post office succession to be settled. Frank Richardson family to take a six week Pacific Coast vacation.
Strike at Crystal City Glass Works Affects 1200 Affected
A strike at Crystal City glass works drew 1200 employees out as the firm refused to comply with the new eight hour law. Miss Myrtle Johnson, long employed as saleslady in Mrs. J Spence's store, departed for her home in Belgrade Sunday.
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Crystal City Glass Works
Myrtle Johnson
Fire at Herculaneum plant halts steelmaking work
The St Joseph Lead Co suffered a F75,000 loss by fire at its Herculaneum steeling plant destroying six wintering machines and ore reacting apparatus. Kenton's Electric Light Co plans to arrange day power service. Hon. Marsh Arnold, long time Southeast Missouri lawyer and two term congressman, died at his Kenton home of tuberculosis at age 7.
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St. Joseph Lead Co
Herculaneum
Marsh Arnold
Missouri
Congress
Kenton
Fund Raised in Bismarck for Union Church Repair
A total of 180.05 dollars was raised in Bismarck to repair the Union church building. The largest single donation, 15 dollars, came from a St. Louis brewers firm.
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Bismarck
Union Church
Fargest
St. Louis
Missouri delegate named for Gettysburg reunion
Major E. Baucher of this place is named as one of the Missouri delegates to attend the Gettysburg reunion of Confederates and Union veterans on July 1. Sullivan Sentinel reports the selection as part of the state responsibilities for commemorative events.
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E.(. Baucher
Missouri
Sullivan Sentinel
Dry Goods and Mercury Co Adverts and Local Notices
A jumble of local items from Potosi and surrounding towns notes promotions and sales. R M Bugg Merc Co urges value in dry goods clothing hats and shoes. Woolford advertises the Lightning Duplex Vacuum Cleaner. Families and individuals arrive in town for summer visits and revival meetings are announced. A railroad promoter discusses progress toward the Bismarck Bellevue Valley line. A wedding between Alfred T Long and Lulu A Carroll is recorded with plans for Festus postmastership.
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R.m.bugg Merc.Co
Endorsement Dilemma for De Site Post Diece
Congress man Hensley weighs whom to endorse for the De Site Post Diece. If decisions stall he may seek guidance from a leading Washington lawmaker for insights. Festus cor and Willstere Teeond report from Festus News.
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Festus News
Hensley
Washington
Festus Cor
Willstere
Teeond
Drouth Broken with Heavy Rain Across County
A storm ended a prolonged drought bringing rain across the region. Bretons Creek area and Breton and Dates Creeks saw a two foot curling crest wave coursing through town. The moisture will aid the corn crop and start snowing crepe toward a Brutial nativity per local reports.
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Gillen
Potosi
Dates
Breton Creek
Boy Killed by Lightning in Liberty Township
A youth named Hen Bailey from the Kuussin farm near Aptus in Liberty township was instantly killed by a bolt during a thunderstorm. He was visiting a sister when the lightning struck. a younger girl nearby was severely shocked.
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I Veareohl
Hen Bailey
Kuussin
Aptus
Liberty
Township
Woolford's Paint Offers Long-Used Brand at $31.40 Per Gallon
A Woolford's advertisement invites customers to save by choosing a well established paint brand with 30 years on the market, priced at 31.40 per gallon, instead of paying 2.00 or more elsewhere.
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Woolford’s
Blast furnace to rise at Elsinore in Carter County
A 60,000 blast furnace is planned for Elsinore, Carter County, drawing strong local attention. The plant will use char coal and is expected to produce 74 to 100 tons of pig iron daily, signaling a major industrial development for the region.
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Elsinore
Carter County
Time changes for Iron Mountain trains prompt early starts
A morning timetable adjustment on the Iron Mountain affects travel to St. Louis. The Potosi Branch train now departs at Foalom time and connects with No. 6 rather than No. 1. The St Louis bound Milk Train also shifts, altering arrival windows and making itineraries more cumbersome for travelers.
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Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Potosi
Foalom
A.m
Jstead
Sugar price drop beats tariff claims by Democrats
A historical note says sugar costs about 25 percent less than a year ago while asserting Democratic tariff legislation did not influence the price move. The piece argues lower sugar prices reflect market forces rather than politics.
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Sear
L L Casey & Co Opens Airdome Moving Picture Show
L L Casey and Company opened their new airdome moving picture show on the lot opposite the courthouse last Friday evening. The canvas enclosure uses the sky as a canopy and seats about 175 people were provided for the audience. pictures were well displayed and a good crowd attended.
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L L. W. Casey & Co
Court House
Farmington Defeated Homestanding despite Ex-Pro
Farmington lost 12 to 1 on their home field Sunday after facing an ex professional pitcher. The visitors scored twelve runs while Farmington managed one. Despite the lopsided result, Farmington showed improved defense and selective hitting. Next Sunday Farmington travels to Ardia to play the Motos.
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Farmington
Wombs
Eeare
Potesiv
Information Wanted on Early Missouri Settler Hutchings
The state Historical Society seeks details on Jobo Hutchings an early Washington County settler and participant in Missouri’s first constitutional convention. Information requested includes birth and death places dates descent nationality education occupation religion slaveholding status public offices held and any other known history. Communicate with Floyd C Shoemaker assistant librarian Mystery Srecfete Columbus Mo.
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The
State Historical Society
Jobo Hutchings
Washington County
Wit
Missouri
Mr. Hutchings
Mr. Hutching
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Mistertea Srecfete
Colwmbis
Harmony town country store robbed. youths implicated
The country store of A P Lies in Harmony town Brazil was entered last Thursday night. Harry Davis confessed to part in the robbery and implicated Uburray Pwaiton. both were fined at the county jail after a preliminary hearing. Davis later named Fred Kasnie as his companion. warrants issued for Kasnie and Yvonne Masnic. Stolen oils recovered.
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A. PL
Brazil
Harmony Town
Harry Davis
Uburray Pwaiton
Davis
Dodson
Fred Kasnie
Yvonne Masnic
Death at Fourche Renault Township Injures Man
A man was struck by a rock during a fracas at the home of Poton Chiliten on Fourche Renault in Liberty township last Friday night. Coleman was taken to Petos hospital in critical condition, underwent surgery, and remains in danger. Deputies tracked the escape of suspect Deals, who fled before authorities could seize him, and he remained at large.
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Abbert
Cole
Poton Chiliten
Fourche
Krenault
Liberty Township
Onteman
Coleman
Lonis
Golden Locked Beals
Cresswell
Aollen’s
Prissuer
Hensley arrives in town amid crowded scene for post election push
Deputy President Hensley arrived in town Monday afternoon and met a chorus of supporters and critics as candidates for the post gathered. The crowd, including General staff and local figures, followed him, while others debated the outcome and potential nominees. Community events included visits by residents and a well attended ice cream social by the Blase Hibben Society, with Chamberlin’s cough remedy praised in local ads.
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Heine
Hensley
Toa
Mr. Hensles
Wong
Sol Hehenthal
Eurol
Pat Lovett
Chiode Jarvis
Steve Cole
Barrievel
Vinelani
Mr. Tenster
Ed Bean Hopera
Sucoreder
Edie
Andy Petersen
Trentar
Merses
Biec
Centi- Henthe Cain
Walter
Poplar Blatt
Meyer
Henley
Air Desot Neputcivan
Anl
Eve
Ben Allen
Eueene Gilson
Woo. Gibson
Blase Hibben Society
Big RPM Ted Pre Case Hears Massive Expert Testimony
No legal case in South era Missouri has drawn such an array of experts as testified in this hearing. The educational value of the evidence was highlighted by witnesses and the lead wash on soil and vegetation was debated. Companies claim the ruling could force plant shutdowns, ruin store towns and throw many out of work.
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Papen Bere
Dude
Frevtereio
Steaminene
Aw Garter Oceratet
Harper
Waver
Aroumeentis
Southerat
Mizsouri
Plo East Af
Hetll
Pesue
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Boost Appetite
An advertisement asserts Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets improve digestion and appetite. It claims many people benefited from use and states the product is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Housan
Dr Haux and Unlce Am in Eye Glass Scam
Fraud case involving a St Louis operator selling free vision aiding glasses via mail fraud. Brothers Harry and Morris Goldman allegedly ran a scheme advertising free eyeglasses and promising complete sight restoration for $1.50, sending worthless brass frames and cheap lenses. Postal inspectors halted the operation as hundreds complained of scams.
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Dr. Haux
St. Louis
Perfect Vision
Diacex
Harry
Morris Goldman
Eve
Allese
Fourth of July Picnic and Fish Fry at Potosi
Washington County and nearby communities celebrate Independence Day at an all day event in Potosi on Friday July 4 with a brass band concert base ball games dancing and ample refreshments. Families sweethearts and friends are urged to attend for a roasingly genuine celebration of the Nation's Birthday and the motto My Country First Last Always.
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Washington County
Potosi
Missouri
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Potosi Journal
Mntered Yi
Posousi, MD
City of Potosi
Chas. H. Richeson
McGreeny
L. B
J. T. Tidwell
M. B. Rhodes
Jimi Ward
H. C. Bell
G. A. Hartzell
Second
Eugene O'Mara
F. K. Richardson
Saern
Ar, &. Louis
Minera
J. M. Sloan
Bla Kck
M. E. Rhodes
MO. Wi
Hearst B. Blount
Iaty
Washington County Bank
H. C. Guyton
Dean
Senta
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dcean's
Copvricus &c
AM & Co
Gilerson
Flector Ts
Pitesti
J. M. Jamie
Tremdate
Our Town
M. B. Bage
Oakland
Indiana
Woolford
Virginia Wasdem
Miller’Branch
J. W. Castleman
Jefferson City
Paul Casey
Christian Brothers’ College
Messrs
Wm. Schulz
W. A. Mount
Masonic Lodge
Sullivan
St. Francois County
U.S. Geological Survey
Smith
Frank Richardson
Helen
Pacific Coast
Kenton’s Electri Light Company
J. W Fowl
Memphis
Tenn
Agnes
Declan
Trent
Ben Majer
Louis
Troeurt
Ih O' Breckenridge
Tell House
Jefferson Street
Breckenridge
Iw. A. Tetley
Duiveth
Mir. Tetley
Ponmiphan Republicin
BE. BE. Evane
Bismarck, Bellevue Valley & Southern Railroad
Calalonia
Alfred T. Long
Festus
Drouth Broken
John Dodson
Huzzah
Ve Elva Dickey
Latty
James
King
Sallie C. Goff
John C. Boyer
Ethel C. King
Potost
BSC Hime
Dent
Mivooorr Weekly
Will
JE Sayer
Shirley
Peoble
Chamberlin
FEC NC
Potosi, MO
St.James’Church
Office
Breckinridge Produce CO
Murphy Store
H. McGregor & Co
R.S. Breckinridge
Potosimo
James A. Shields
JAS. A. Shield & Son
Potosi, Missouri
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