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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
4
A storefront ad touts shoes that supposedly burn feet as a sales gimmick, rebutting critics who call the items shoddy. The copy boasts better value at $8 versus $23, plus weekly arrivals of ladies and children's trimmed hats from 45 cents to $5.00, urging shoppers to inspect the fresh stock.
The W. H. Gay Co St L I M S Time Card lists trains stopping at Mineral Point including Going South 67 Cotton Belt Express at 11.00 am and Going North 62 Bismarck Acc at 5.52 am plus St. Louis Mail and other services.
Local notes report barrel salt prices at Harrison Mercantile Co and multiple town visits by residents and visitors from Belgrade St. Louis and Keokuk. Townsfolk attend an Old Mines picnic July 3 and a teachers’ institute dance at the Opera House amid talks of city status shifts.
Miss Tracy Coleman of Racola and Miss Leona James with Miss Jessie Rasti of De Soto visited Mr. M A Casey and family here the latter part of last week.
Dr L T Tallis is harvesting a 106 acre wheat crop this week and expects to finish around Friday. He notes the grain yield is not heavy but the quality is the finest he has ever raided.
Notices detail two used buses for sale with contact for J W Settle in Potosi, plus varied local items: illness parent notices, a Jefferson City visitor, a patent application for a stove pipe elbow, a funeral for Uncle Pete McCourtney, educator certification results, Fourth of July plans in Potosi, a social fishing trip, a major land deal involving John Morten of Colorado, and a warning about cigarette smoking by local children.
Residents near Bates Creek and Potosi rescued a cow and calf from a cave on the McArthur tract after cattle sought water as surface sources dried. A cow belonging to John Parmeley died in a narrow gorge, blocking further cave access. Suspected additional cattle remain inside, and locals urge sealing the entrance.
The Washington County Teacher's Institute concluded its term last Saturday with one of its most successful sessions. Examinations were held Friday and Saturday, followed by resolutions expressing gratitude to Messrs. Richmond, Declue and Maclay for their efforts, thanks to the people of Potosi, special recognition of Miss Janey Watkins and the Potosi pupils, appreciation to the Potosi School Yard for the use of the public school building, and a note that copies of the resolutions be sent to county papers.
A controlling stake in the Columbia Lead Company, owned by St. Louisans, was sold. President H J Cantwell led the deal but would not disclose the buyer. Eastern capitalists are propped as purchasers. Also, Cantwell and M D P Doak bought 3900 acres in St Francois County, Mo, recently sold under foreclosure. Purchase price undisclosed. Farmington reports about 0000. The moves link to Guggenheim interests seeking Missouri and Arkansas lead and zinc control. Doak, former head of Federal Lead, may join Cantwell in further land acquisitions.
Sunday School Children’s Day service to be held during the morning service at the Methodist church. Public invitation extended. Services begin at 11 o clock a.m. George Bland Mineral Point Annie Dean Fertile Jas Wynce Ests Ace Woreiece St Louis Ester Sinkerson Brazil Joseph W Isgrigg Undine Mrs Laura Declue Albert Owens Potosi Annie McLain. J H Clayton moves his saw mill from Dowler’s Mill Boone Township to the western edge of Washington County near Anthony’s Mill. Steelville Mirror.
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