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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
4
A fragment shows an old time catalog ad listing ladies clothing and fabrics with prices such as 44c lawn 5c percale 8c plus a note on papering samples and 500 patterns. It mentions a men’s suit line, tailor-made fit near ready-made pricing and special prices on vegetables, fruit, and home goods like glassware and cosmetics.
Probate court and county court terms noted. Dozens of local residents and visitors listed with travels, subscriptions, and social visits. Market reports mention strawberries at 25 cents a box and a changing hotel scene with the Arlington arrival. Notable names include Sloan, Caledonia. Long, Dowell, Shirley. Flynn, Richwoods. Connolly, De Soto. Wisdom, De Soto.
Fragmentary rail time card notice mentions Mineral Point and Bismarck. The readable lines reference northbound and southbound trains and codified scheduling marks, with partial dates and station identifiers. The fragmentary OCR suggests a timetable snippet rather than a full article item.
A testimonial from a Minnesota farmer dated April 28, 1902 endorses Beals patented wire clamp device. The letter states the clamp grips tightly as tension increases, prevents wire slippage, and offers durable service for any stretcher. It urges readers to contact Beals for a reliable tool.
SK Fraficiis county spent 82000 during the smallpox epidemic in the county, reflecting early public health funding responses and resource allocation amid the outbreak.
The funeral for the late John T. O'Hanlon Jr. was held Thursday morning at St James' church and the body interred in the Catholic cemetery. A large number of relatives and friends attended the services.
Mr Dean Gibson editor of the Iron dale Gazette visited Potosi and fraternal calls were made. Marriage notices, hailstorm reports, and political notes fill the column including Groves named as school principal and plans for a Republican primary on August 9th.
Advert reads clear selling prices on coffee calico lace corsets hats and clothing with motto small profits and quick sales. Mentions J T Silvey Shirley and general merchandise shop. Also reports Adams Maxwell Kates Talley moving traveling to St Louis and a funeral for Jasper Robinson after heart disease. Heavy Sunday rain boosts crops and corn stands two year old planted crops thriving.
On Saturday April 27 at the bride’s parents home Mr Edward Eye and Miss Hattie Cole of Shirley were married at 7:30 pm with Rev Jasper Sitton of Palmer officiating. About fifty guests attended and a wedding feast followed. The couple reside one mile east of Shirley in a home the groom prepared. May their life be long and happy. Ciara J.
The record lists marriage licenses including John Link with Hattie Gillam and James Julleratt with Annie Coleman plus Walter Northcutt with Maud Walker in a section of civil notices.
For rent the Potosi Hotel property in Potosi Missouri. Apply to M A Casey in Potosi or P S Cole man in Racola Missouri.
The District Conference enjoyed warm hospitality in Potosi with visitors praised for their conduct. H WaiTEeReaD, Pastor, extends thanks to the community for opening homes and aiding the gathering.
Belgrade residents report illness in several families Ed King is very ill Mrs Charles Hause and two children are also sick J M Pelton moved from St Louis to Belgrade with family Mr Ches Mason and family visit from Herculaneum C C McNabb new cottage enhances town appearance Wm Bennett and son Earl of Indiantale were in Belgrade Dr N J Townsend left for Potosi to practice dentistry Rev Edward Robinson and brother James returned home after attending Jasper Robinsons death backyard service nearby.
Rain drenches the area as wheat oats and meadows look fine and farmers near completion of corn plowing. Mr Robert Scholtzius and family of Luebbering visited relatives here Sunday week. Miss Hetty Doyen of Richwoods and Miss Ida Cook of Dry Branch visited friends at this place.
Successor to Dr G K Talley in Belgrade Missouri. calls answered day and night. Cyclone Mines near Belgrade are expanding rapidly with machinery. Mr Henry Mayer nearly finishes repairing a fence damaged by a recent fire. Champ Clark comments on overwork and recovery with Electric Bitters. advertised as a tonic for overworked people and weak individuals.
From the Gazette we learn Ed Montgomery and his wife welcomed a nine pound girl at their home on Monday. Howard L. Carr of Caledonia is a probable Republican candidate for associate judge in the county court from the 2nd district. Sheriff Higginbotham plans to appoint a permanent deputy for Irondale. Little Guy Martin, 51, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Martin, underwent two successful operations for pneumonia with an abscess on the lung. doctors Farrar and McNutt reported bright prospects for recovery after about fifty days of illness. Last Monday Will Bennett and his son Earl had a risky moment returning from Caledonia when their cow crossed the Cedar Creek ford, the river high from heavy rain.
Mr Bennett rode to test fordibility but the horse sank in quicksand and toppled him under water. He freed himself with only minor injuries. George W Snider of Cape Girardeau was attacked and slain by a vicious horse while trying to manage the animal, dying as a result.
All creditors or others interested in the estate of Andrew C Cole deceased are notified the administrator intends to make a final settlement at the next regular term of the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri to be held at Potosi on the 2d Monday in May 1902 T Hunt Tse Administrator Potosi Mo April 9 1902.
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