Official Directory of Washington County Missouri Officials
Official directory lists county officials with positions in Washington County Missouri including state senate C M Buford and representative M E Rhodes. It cites presiding judge L A Wayne and circuit clerk Joseph Cresswell along with sheriff L W Casey and coroner F W McFadden. Court terms given: circuit court March and August. county court February May August November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Ald Jades
J. Williams
Hillsboro
C. M. Buford
Centerville
M. E Rhodes
L. A. ‘Aye
Hh. L. White
Geo. W. Seabourne
Belgrade
Joseph Cresswe
John O. Suige
Jas
Neon Quilever
Jas Hk
Whitehead
Sherif
L. W. Casey
N. F. Robinson
S. G
F. W. McFadden
H. L. Smith
Lully
Houston
Liondale
Hawkins
Summit
W. A. Cooper Potosi
F. Beal
Mineral Point
Train Schedule Fragments From Little Rock and St Louis
Partial OCR of rail timetable listing GOING SOUTH and GOING NORTH services with station stops such as St Louis Little Rock Poplar Bluff Mineral Point and times in AM and PM. Contains truncated numbers and unclear annotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Poplar Bluff
St. Louis
myriad visits and social notes in potosi area
Local notes record numerous visits and travels among residents and visitors to Potosi, Missouri, with many names and towns. People stopping in St. Louis, De Soto, Mineral Point, Bonne Terre, Caledonia, and other nearby places are listed, along with a few comments on the weather and a notice of a forthcoming fair association exhibit.
Mathodim Tours Hold Evening Sunday Childrens Day Services
Large turnout attended the Mathodim tours last Sunday evening for the special Childrens Day services. The program featured songs and responsive readings performed for attendees.
Mysterious Belgrade Caller Wins Favor and Renewal
A garbled report notes a Belgrade resident named Wm Remeey, aged four, visiting a local office on Monday to renew a subscription. The text is unclear but mentions a pleasant caller and a reported cat catching incident, with a referenced figure or event labeled Flo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remeey
Belgrade
Flo
De Soto Republican notes rail profits and local events
General Manager Sullivan tells the De Soto committee that God helps those who help themselves and the railroad will do the same. Harry Patton of Ironton tours Potosi while playing for the Columbia team in the South Atlantic League but is currently sidelined by illness. Potosi hosts fruit farm news, exams, and a large Presbyterian outing. A train safety warning appears as state law targets intoxicated passengers and buffet rats. Mineral Point cases detain Bert Hutchings and Sid Peters for alleged freight car theft. A Palmer neighbor reports a curious petrified bone specimen nearly carved to shape, hinting at prewhite man origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
de Soto
Harry Patton
Irenton
Potosi
Harry
Columbia
Bert Hutchings
Sid Peters
Mineral Point
Peters
Hutchings
Miner Point Train Fatality Claims Accidental Death
Henory Barron about 24 son of Mrs. Joseph Trokey of New Diggings died after being struck by the fast mail train one mile north of Mineral Point. He fell from a resting position on a tie and did not hear the approach. The engine crew saw him but could not stop in time. Barron died at Mineral Point. Dr. J L Eaton treated him before he died. Currner McFadden held an inquest. the jury found accidental death. Barron sustained severe injuries to his right side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henory Barron
Joseph Trokey
New Diggings
Mineral Point
Barron
Mineral Polot
J. L. Eaton
Hismarck
Currner McFadden
Local Officials To Step Down In Potosi City Hall
Dr J P Townsend mayor and L F Dinning Jr alderman resign after citing public grouch over hug law city revenues street work and enforcement as reasons They note regulation should be by elected officials not private citizens The report also notes the first use of the new law against carrying concealed weapons with Clarence Marler fined 206 and six months jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Townsend
City of
Potosi
L. F. Dinning, Jr
Squire Jackson
Clarence Marler
Jalloo
Dssjuyo Sun
Monster otter report near Wappapelig by Adolph Parker
A four pound jonster tortie was captured near Wappapelig by Adolph Parker on Jane 46. The creature measured four feet from end to end with an 18 by 84 inch body and a head width of elutit inches. It appeared to strike a large sea man's arm with a Mo t hook before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Parker
Wappapelig
Jane
Large bull snake found killed in Barras pasture
The six foot snake escaped from a show last summer was found and killed in Mr. F. G. Barras in his pasture last Thursday. It measured six feet long and five inches in diameter with a head like a bull frog. James Nelson bit off Ode Allen's right ear in a Desloge fight Monday evening. Nelson arrested on mayhem charge, preliminary hearing before Squire Casey, bound over to circuit court in $200. Allen's ear was bitten off as if cut with a knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Barras
James Nelson
Ode Allen
Desloge
Nelson
Allen
Squire Casey
Lead Belt News
Power Plant Fire Shuts Crystal City Plant for Weeks
Tuesday morning a large electric power house at Crystal City burned nearly completely forcing a three week to forty day shutdown of all power production. One man was hurt fairly badly after falling into a fifteen foot hole. The incident prompted the remark that shutdowns occur with heavy machinery and many workers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal City
Festas
Town Lot Swindler Caught
Authorities arrested KE S Reynolds in Kansas City Missouri on two counts of obtaining money by false pretenses from Salisaw Oklahoma residents. He waived examination, bonds set at 1000 dollars each, to await circuit court trial. Reynolds, 35 to 40, 275 pounds, is married and was formerly a stranger who promoted a town lot boom then vanished with investors 3100 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
KE. S. Reynolds
Potosi
L. W. Casey
Reynolds
Justice of the Peace
Cooper
Salisaw
Okla
Our City
Final Settlement Notice in Washington County probate
Notice to creditors and others interested in the estate of John C. Wilson, deceased, that the undersigned executor will present a final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri, to be held at Potosi on the first day of August next. John Q. Wilson, Executor. June 1, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wilson
Washington
Missouri
Potosi
Ony Q. Wynsox
Read the Journal regular The privato within reneb of all
The fragmentary item notes a journal regular amid renamed private domain references. It reads like a cryptic historical note, lacking clear event, date, or identified people to anchor a full summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privato
Missouri bank statement sworn June 26, 1909
The document shows a sworn statement from James Long as president and J F Evans as cashier of a Missouri bank in Washington County. They declare the total as 317 211 36 dollars and swear to its accuracy before notary Epwarp T Eversole, with a term expiring 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
Washington
James Long
J.F. Evans
J. F. Evans
T. Eveersole
Edmond, Casey
Hoeh McGregor
T. Eversole
D. Surry
I. B. Headlee
Bank of Potosi 1909 financial statement released
Charter No 1072 official statement of the Bank of Potosi Missouri showing resources and liabilities as of June 23 1909 published June 30 1909 in the Potosi Journal. It lists loans and discounts real estate bonds and stocks real estate banking house furniture and fixtures due from banks and cash items with total assets 97 343 05 and liabilities including capital stock 15 000 surplus 1900 undivided profits 4 608 and deposits 25 397 97 time certificates 44 838 10. The signatories are Chas D Smith president J B Headlee cashier with notary W T Hunter dated June 26 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Bank
Potosi
State of Missouri
Bank of Potosi
Potosi Journal
CO Cicok
County of
Washingon
Chas. D. Smith
J. B. Headlee
Local round trip notes and community updates
J S Robinson and wife returned from De Soto last Saturday. Mr Robert Cain of Caledonia reports his wife and daughter Miss Lottie improving after weeks of illness. Mr George Julian returns from Wayne County where he is in the saw mill business. J M Kirkpatrick of Peoria traveled to Irondale Sunday to meet son Elmer and daughter Miss Bertha who returned from Potosi after attending the teachers' preparatory school in Irondale. The school closed last Wednesday and its students enjoyed a social at Irondale that evening. Capt J F Bennett remains on the sick list since last Thursday. Fresh paper stock has arrived enabling first-class letterheads, envelopes, and card printing at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Robinson
de Soto
Robert Cain
Caledonia
Our Town
Lottie
George Julian
Wayne County
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Peoria
Irondale
Elmer
Bertha
Potosi
J. F. Bennett
Obituary: Mrs Rosa M Weekly dies near Shirley Missouri
Rosa M Weekly wife of B W Weekly and youngest daughter of R P and Jennie Sieger died June 23 1908 at her home near Shirley Mo She married B W Weekly Jan 3 1904 She lived a devout Christian life and influenced others toward faith Her funeral was led by Rev G A Owens and she was buried beside her infant child in Shirley Cemetery Survived by husband parents six siblings and many friends
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Shirley
Rosa M. Weekly
Rosa
G A. Owens
Wheat harvest news in Trondale reports good crops
Rain last Friday and Saturday aided farmers who are near completion of the wheat harvest. Crop conditions are favorable with yields above average, though sown acreage lagged behind prior years. Other crops look well, though some local notes are unclear about specific details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trondale
Ware
Rosa’s quoted line hints at farewell and faith
A fragment presents a sentimental note quoting Rosa about preparation to meet in heaven. The text reads like a short farewell from a friend, conveying devotion and anticipated reunion. No additional context or names are provided to clarify origin or date.
Buried Treasures in Morocco
A writer notes a Moroccan custom of burying wealth, often hidden from family to prevent murder upon death. During a coastal town demolition a large sum was found built into a wall, illustrating how fortunes may remain hidden for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Uder
Woman's Woes and Doan's Kidney Pills Enduring Cure
A Lady from St Louis touts kidney pills as a remedy for back pain dizziness and swelling. She recounts long suffering from kidney complaint and claims Doan's Kidney Pills permanently cured her after a short course.
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Stillwagner
Marqueste Ave
St. Louis
Duan
Carmel
Doan
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J. M. Sloan
Bismarck
M. E. Rhodes
J. W. Houston
Irondale, MO
Irondale Bank
W. T. Hunter
German American Insurance Co
New York
M. J. McNamara
EYE F Postoffice
Pelmar Laundry
the Journal
Journal Job Printin
Ay Ivi
Will Scott
St. Louia
Miss Bee Wielau
Mr.t. F. Blount
Blunt
L. E. Scott of
Courtois
Idabelle Smith
J. W. Settle
Walter Harris
Casey
C. M. Canning
Capt
Fred Will
H. E. Guyton
P. B. Cole
Thos. Madden
Jos. Donnell
Blackwell
William K. Settle
J. Fr. Summers
Anthonies Mill
Mionie Howell
Andrew Link
Mr. R. S. Browne
Messrs
John S. Burton
Thos
Bourasaw
Lillie Cole
Helen Long
Russell Bond
Edith Mallow
J. R. Whitehead
Harrison Bass
U.S. Navy
Martha Wallace
Miss Martha
Ark
W. O. Hardin
Grace Northway
Elza Hornsey
Bonne Terre
W. B. Tightman
Minole Belle
Salisbury, Md
Laura Belle Andrews
Imboden, Ark
J. W
P. H. Evens
Frank Richardson
Hi. D. Evans
Emily and
Clair
Sam Mitchell
Nina Realty Co
J.T. Maxwell
Barger
J. A. Letcher
Samuel A. Dinning
Kale
Genevieve
Wm. Riehl
H. D. Evans
Eva Jones
Patchett Spring
Farmington
Southeast Missouri Fair Association
Daughtrer
Helen
Eugene Connolly
Hazel Boyer
State Normal
Cape Girardeau
J. B. Moyer
P. KK. Sylvester
Topozark Fruit Farm
Fox
Presbyterian Sunday School
Breton Creek Acoul House
George Welker
Palmer
Oxford
J. W. Settle & Company
Journal
City Bakery
Roy A. Wright
Peewee
Ucncl
Notary Public
E. M. Bust
Jos. Cresswell
W. T. Bonter
Journal Building
Washington County Bank OF
John F. Evans
Edmond Casey
F. J. Flynn
The
Potosi Mill & Elevator Company of
John Maclay
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