Local notes and community updates scattered in a Missouri county paper
A patchwork of local items from Festus to Leadwood covers church improvements, school departures, harvests, weather, and social visits. Mentions include Catherine Connolly leaving school, Mrs. Mary Declue visiting from Yroutt, Mer. L. Weiler of St. Louis in town, and F.C. Bell with son Francis at farm friends. Also notes Chautauqua season tickets, Fourth of July plans, produce prices, and mining industry interest. Police and court notes record George Crowley fined for disturbing the peace, and convict James Lawrence at large after escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brosecuting
Cooper
George Crowley
Sonfre Ward
Snoudale
M. A. Diehtman
Improbable Trial Showed Juror Patience Thrown Into Lodging
A garbled courtroom exchange recounts a judge and jury amid a confusing case with disputed actions and a defendant insisting on a trial, while lawyers and clerks scramble to interpret testimonies. The defective transcript hints at delayed justice and mounting frustration as proceedings proceed.
Local items mix of misfortunes and events in Lutesville and surroundings
A jumble of notes reports injuries from car mishaps near Lutesville and a man injuring his bank account, upcoming Chautauqua program and Fourth of July plans, a fatal act at Farmington Asylum, delinquencies in mail subscribers, and regulatory actions on peddling watermelons. Also mentions weddings near Cadet, road hazards, and local court notices.
Charles W Shields Shot Near Cumbersville Mo
A report from Cumbersville Missouri states Charles W Shields was shot at the old lean bustin site. Details are scarce with mentions of distant visitation and a buyer present, but the incident appears tied to a single assailant. Local authorities are investigating and no further identifications are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. “Lidds
Cumbersville
Yeas
Furtier
Ieee
Eis
Mar Ogius
Woman Issues Herself Marriage License in Farmington
A fragmentary report states Miss Wiletenia daughter of Marc Detman owner of Farming ton News was married at Farmington on Wednesday. The county recorder of St Frances County who was resigning was said to have issued a license to herself.
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Miss Wiletenia
Marc Detman
Farmington News
Farmington
Charles Earle Cufejon
Forde
Peow
St. Frances County
Teacher Weds Pupil In Blurred Local Notice
A fragmentary item reports a teacher marrying a pupil with location hints southwest of Bismarck and four miles west of Fromdale. It notes the couple’s union and community well wishes, mentioning a vow to be a model wife and the honeymoon trip as their first lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Fromdale
Berrnles
Kansas
Bismarck Crasette
Card of Thanks for Dismissal of Suffering Husband
Card of thanks from Mrs. Thos. G Declue of Troutt Missouri expresses gratitude to all who offered kindness and help during her husband’s illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. G
Troutt
Classified advertisement with garbled sale offer
An unclear handwritten classified notice seeks to sell items at reduced prices. It mentions contact by phone and lists two items or lots with vague descriptions and misspelled place and maker names.
Local Names or Noon Ball Names From Fragmentary Note
Fragmentary OCR lists several names such as Spain Vance Poate Eye Mo Peart Harper s5 s2 ce eeni Axel L Johnson Grove Jeupie Grother. Readable details are sparse and no clear event or action emerges.
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Spain
Vance
Eye
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Announced
Subjects for Sunday July 1st 115 are listed. Morning service administers the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Evening sermon titled The Watching Saviour.
Potosi Jailbreak Exposes Escape of Prisoners
A report from Potosi notes all detainees confined in the county jail awaiting trial escaped after prying open a rear wall. The men, including Israel Decline and John Dean, used bricks and a improvised hole to break through. One youth named Chonde Wilson was seen near the scene. No recaptures had occurred by nightfall, and authorities target a harsh response.
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Coun x
Israel
John Dean
Chonde Wilson
Wubner
Liberty
Injury From Mule's Kick Proves Fatal
Vroutt citizen Poohe son of John He Declee died June 25 after a mule kick at his home on June 7. He was rushed to a university hospital where surgeons attempted to save him but complications led to death sixteen days after the injury. Family members and the community mourn his loss.
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Themas OG
Poohe
Vroutt
John He Declee
Dom Dae
Aly Universies
St. Teas
Poche
Neale
Lis
Asay
Neileve
Eric Turing
St. Lowis
Dre
Nive
Dave Witil
Hiis
Missionary Society Entertains at Potosi Meeting
Last Thursday January 2 the ladies of the Potosi Presbyterian Missionary Society hosted visiting guests from the Bismarck Missionary Society. Mrs Whittington Clanton Eaton Cheltz Lustilla attended. The afternoon featured a literary program followed by tea and fruit punch. Hostess Mrs Heartlee welcomed all, roses and ferns adorned the rooms, and Miss Evans and Miss Kennedill served treats. Guests received flowers on departure.
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Potosi
Edith Evans
Winnifred Kennedill
Hleadlee
Mateh
Bismarck
Mach Guest
Owers
Baby Left at Desloge Man's Door
A two week old baby was found crying on the Fleming home porch in Desloge last Saturday night. Neighbor Mrs Lakose heard the infant, then Mrs Pennington and others gathered as Constable J E Trask took the child to his home for care. Trask planned to adopt the child, with no note or clues about the parents. About two hundred locals visited the Trask home to see the baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Fleming
Deloge
Nick Lakose
Fleming
Farmington News
County Court Proceedings in Special Session
The county court met in a special session on Monday to dispose of matters. Justine Marra was found not subject to restraints and confined in Farmington asylum. Mary Miller granted 80 for care of Mattie Miller. Zane Campbell allowed funds for care. Sheriff L B Cresswell authorized expenses and asylum charges. B Fox approved 10 for attendance at Jefferson City convention. George Wossenbtrme reimbursed 5 for transport of Laura Adams insanity case. W.G. Company reimbursed 200 for jail cistern cleaning. Michel Forrester a0 for jail repairs. Jon o Marra paid for witness fees. Subscriptions fund for Breton Creek bridges reviewed. funds reallocated to sustain bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justine Marra
el Branch
Farmington Asylum
Mary Miller
Mattie Miller
B. Fox
Jefferson City
George Wo Senbottrme
Laura Adams
Belgrade
Pritasi
W.G. Company
Michel Forrester
Comny
Jono Marra
Tha
Mihice
Breton Creek
Pippin Wins Soap Sales Ring Graft Tale
In Restmondville a soap peddler promoted a voting stunt by promising a diamond engagement ring to the prettiest young woman, claiming more soap bought meant more votes. Two women clashed with the campaign, and the rigged scheme drew swift protests before the peddler ended with a disappointing finish as Mas Velah Sippin won the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Restmondville
Disiahout
Wren
Contet
Mas
Velah Sippin
It Works Both Ways in Town Trade
A local Transcript excerpt notes merchants discuss commerce with home and foreign suppliers. A merchant admits ordering from a foreign firm for fans and contemplates advertising with them. He expects competition to bring more trade to town and hints at future travel to St. Louis for new goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adzajamer
Con Hiew
Transcript
St. Lewis
Notable Visitors and Local Outings Highlight Week
Prof Geddes and family from St. Louis arrived to occupy their summer home. Attorney Parke Bantaol from Potosi visited regarding a potential damage suit in Justice Ward court, but no complaint was filed. Rev Baal and J W Tedder traveled from East St Louis on Wellnessday, and local trips included Mr Wm Martin and family to Desoto. A scout troop from St. Louis camps near Gretna Springs, while Emma Gibson of Caledonia visited. Mrs Robison and children returned to Farmington after a relatives visit. Alfred Uhlman and Allan Wishon visited Saturday, and John Adams returned to Denver after visiting relatives.
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Prof. Geddes
St. Loui
Parke Bantaol Potos
Frank Coors
Justice of the Peace
Cours
Rev. Baal
J. W. Tedder
Sunlight
Our Town
East St. Louis
Wm. Martin
Charlotte
Fred
Frank
Desoto
Emma Gibson
Caledonia
St. Louis
Gretna Springs
Wi. Robinson
Farmington
Corner stone laying and local visits mark Bismarck week
Dr Eaton attended the corner stone laying at the State capitol last Thursday. Knox Goodykoontz of Caledonia was a visitor Friday. Mrs C Sansoucie returned Saturday from Victoria. Attorney Mathews of Flat River and George Greenia of Irondale visited Saturday. Rev Gordon of St Louis preached at Union Church Sunday morning. Rev Father Adrian of Arcadia has been holding Catholic services.
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Dr. Eaton
State Capitol
Attorney Mathews
Flat River
George Greenia
Irondale
Rev
Gordon
St. Louis
Union Church
Father Adrian of Arcadia
Local Visitors and Town Notices Signal Week
Church activities fill the past week as visitors including J F Schroeder and family from Illinois and Capt Wl Evans of Henewell dropped by. Others like Miss Mildred Luft visiting Piedmont and Mrs Lee Day from St Louis came to see local families near Farmington and St Leonis. A mad dog led to a 0 day measure proclaimed by Mayor W Ramsey, following its weeks of roaming before being killed.
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Wl Evans
Henewell
Hitives
Ee Hickman
Soune ‘Terre
Mildred Luft
Piedmont
Lee Hutt
Farmington
T. F. Cortin Af
W. Ramsey
Marzle
F.F. Beard
St. Louis
Mirs
Lee
St. Leonis
George Denton
Notice of Final Settlement in Diceine Estate
Creditors and interested parties are notified of the final settlement for the estate of Joseph J. Diceine. The Probate Court of Washington County Missouri will conduct the settlement at its next regular session. Executrix Alda M. Eirideric hh, of Potusi Missouri, signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Diceine
Decasend
Frorela
Washington County
Missouri
Jeceph
Dechne
Potusi
Jomei, MS
To Be Happy in One's Work
An Exchange piece argues that activity is the core pleasure of work. It cites Tuuskin on God designating people as the active agents of labor and proposes denying a child the privilege of being active as a fair form of punishment.
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New School
Tuuskin
Birds Sing With Children at Southampton Infant School
At a Southampton nursery infant school a pair of robins built a nest in two consecutive years. The adult robins fed their five young by entering through a window to the mud. The male joined in the children's songs and ceased when the piano stopped. An aviary of canaries at Sunninghill infant school has long been kept, singing during rest times and remaining silent during other lessons.
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Nurssing
Southampton
England
Canaries
Sunninghill Infant School
Down's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Met 7 Ad Claims Proof
Testimony from citizens, including H. Guyum of Potosi, extols Down's Kidney Pills as a superior kidney remedy. Advertises price at all dealers and urges readers to ask for the product, noting its alleged effectiveness in alleviating nighttime kidney secretions and related discomfort. Duffalo, N. Y. based Paster-Milbuen Co. props.
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Dean
Lus
Guyum
Potosi
Doamn
Guyton
Paster-Milbuen ,Co
Duffalo
N, Y
Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Efficacy and Guarantee
An old advertisement proclaims Halle’s Catarrh Cure as the remedy for all stages of catarrh with a constitutional action on the blood and system. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to send for testimonials and address details. Also promotes Halle Family Pile for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesey & CO
Toledo
Halle Family
Unusual Foods Considered Fit for Human Diets
The Nellismore Star notes reports on using unconventional plants and animals for food. It cites angle worms, grasshoppers, earthworms, clover and wild greens as nourishing when properly prepared, arguing famine periods forced human consumption of field grass and wild plant roots.
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Nellismore Star
Ted
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John Seolel Anthonies Mill
Potoal
Zion City
Catherine Connolly
N &T. Lewis
Mary Declue of
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D. RB. Davis
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Aire
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F. J. Boyer
Cadet
Mre
Nelie Shields
Silonis
Les
Phil Evers
Mineral Wornt
Pehursday
Portas
Ress
Weel Gow
Breakinridge Produce Co
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Ain the Journal
Mual
Murphy
Kiite
Defi DD. Highley
St. Francois Comntys
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Rotla
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Robert Singer
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Floyd
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Leadwood
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St. Prannois County
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Ben Tst
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Attormey
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Burers
Helos Maks Bose
Tie Trust
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Jackson
Belore Us
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Rosalia Butsen
A. Ornate
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haChann
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Marhiagh Licenses
Presbyterian Church
Mule
Baby
Desloge Man’s
County Court Proceedings
Pippin
Lrondale
Alfred Uhlman
Allan Wishon
John Adams
Denver
Colo
Knox Goodykoontz
Mrs. C. Sansoucie
Victoria
J. F. Schroeder
Illlinois
Win. Hughes
Chris Greenia
Trondale
Ione
Peter J. Kyms
Washington County Bank
Potosi, Mo
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