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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
4
The Potosi Journal published weekly at the Port Office in Potosi Missouri lists M. Deggendorf as publisher and notes the paper’s date of March 25, 1908. The OCR shows several garbled words but confirms title and origin.
Official directory listing county officers such as State Senator C. M. Buford Center ville Representative C. N. Banta Presiding Judge L. A. Puyge County Court 1st district J. H. B. Paul 2nd district 6. 5. Martin Clerk circuit court Joseph Cresewell Clerk county court Jobo O. g. Judge bate court Jas. "aH ie enson Collector Jas. Kk. Whitehead Sheriff J. W. Collins Prosecuting Attorney 5. . Nipper Coroner 5. G. Smiley County Assessor J. F. Williams Cale donia County School Commissioner J. W. Houston Ironduale Surveyor J. Hawkins Summit Justice of the Peace W. A. Cooper Potosi Co. F. Beal Mineral Point TIME FOR HOLDING COURTS Circuit court 1st Monday in March and 4th Monday in August County court 1st Monday in February May August and November Probave court zed Monday in February May August and November Due notice of special terms will be given whenever renounced.
Train times list north and south bound services with numbers and station names Potosi and Miners Point shown. Local and express trains scheduled for afternoon and evening departures.
A long list of short notices covers Dr J M Sloan in Bismarck and Dr J P Townsend in St Louis, local trips by residents to St Louis, Potosi, Belleville and Mineral Point, road conditions improving yet rough, and social events from Potosi and nearby towns. Minor incidents include Sam Collier's death and a lightning strike on Judge Tlutter's farm residence. The Red Wing press notes small politics with a Socialist ticket in Wayne county and church activity including Rev Kerr's talk in Potosi.
Mr and Mrs S Dowell residing at Farmington Ma spent Wednesday in Pates en route to their Shirley farm. Dowell says he expects Lu move back to the farm this spring.
Frank Buchannan suffered severe injuries in Desloge last Wednesday while firing a black powder weapon. His arm was broken and his skull fractured, with a possibility of recovery. J A Curran and wife from St Rauls visited local hosts J W Tow in the past week. Mrs Curran, formerly Pearl Pollard, is a noted vocalist who performed at the Presbyterian church services.
A trustee sale seeks satisfaction of a mortgage on the John Wilson farm near Caledonia. The tract is about 120 acres, and the farm was knocked down to Will Dent for a sum of money at auction, with the sale reported by local papers.
A discussion of Easter traditions worldwide notes that despite varied practices they share the spirit of spring. It references Aryan sun eggs, Persian earth eggs, Jewish Passover links, Tyrolese eggs with inscriptions, Italian priestly blessings, and home customs of blessing and eating eggs to ward off disease.
The regular examination will be held in Petusion on the 2th and 2sth insts. The work will begin at eight o'clock a.m. each day. J. W. Houston, County Commissioner.
Announcement lists Andrew R. McKinnon as candidate for City Marshal subject to voters in the April municipal election. Also notes sealed bids due April 23 1908 for a stone church building in Potosi Missouri with plans on file and bid rejections reserved. Henry C Bein, chairman Epw T Eversole secretary.
Success and happiness to Rich ard. Several residents share health updates and home projects. A revival meeting at Marler Chapel begins on the 24th with Rev. Sexton from St. Louis. The column rocks with community chatter about weather, fences, taxes, and social visits, including Mr. Buckley, Mr. Goodson, and Marler Chapel activities.
Deaths: Emory Oliver infant son of K M and M Doolin at Potosi Missouri on March 19 1908 from bronchitis aged months and days. Emily Compton 70 years widow of Henry Compton Latty Missouri died March 17 1908 pneumonia funeral held last Thursday. Joseph Potashnick 25 near Mineral Point died March 20 1908 at home with funeral Sunday at Potosi Catholic church daughter of Michael Siggins a well known local citizen.
Farmers busy at work. Abb Dickey moves family from Frankclay. Earl F. Horton returns home near Belgrade after teaching near Richwoods. Wm. Parks of Frankclay seen here last Friday. Dickey & Goforth of Rockwell near completion of new store. Chas Eaton and family visit his father. Candy pulling at Mr and Mrs Winroth home well attended. Eva McMurtry of St Louis visits Horton family. returns home. Earl F and San K Horton in Frankclay this week.
John T. Boyer resumes duties after illness. Farmers repair fences and prepare for spring. Some gardening done. fruit uninjured. One school director election in April with debate over male or female teachers. Prof Forbes well liked but won’t seek 1908 09 term to pursue agriculture. Citizens urged to repair Pike road. E V Paul, J Forbes, and Jobe Burton in Petosi Saturday. Quip None.
Topozark remains a stove and farm toy hub as roads improve and trade revives. John Craig and son made a freight trip to Potosi bringing a fine cooking stove. Lewis Buckley and brother visited, noting strong horse breaking and work on Uncle Sam projects. Richard Wilkinson begins a new house on the Jarvis place amid extensive farm repairs.
All parties holding county warrants registered prior to November 1 1907 must present them for payment as interest will stop April 1 1908. N F Robinson County Treasurer. March 1908.
State of Missouri final settlement of the estate of Elizabeth D Hodgen deceased. John M Hodgen executor will make final settlement at the Probate Court in Washington County at Potosi Missouri starting May 11 1908. Joan M Hopper executor notice dated March 18 1908.
Executor Disable ConDER announces letters testamentary were granted by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri on March 7 1908. All claimants must file within one year for allowance or be precluded from estate benefits. If not filed within two years from publication, claims will be forever barred.
Rev JF Starberd of East Raymond Maine touts Buckien's Amica Salve as the best healer after years of use on a war wound and in his veterinary practice. Product sold at Rhurman’s Drug Store in San Francisco. Price 2 53 cents.
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