Potosi Notes Mark Social Visits and Local News
In Potosi and surrounding areas residents share social visits, shop notices, time changes, and local events. Figures include Miss Pearl Pollard visiting Mrs M L Townsend, Judy Sloan’s Caledonia trip, and Wayne County Journal purchase by Charles C Mitchim. Local officials report rain, crop prospects improve, and a Republican precinct meeting names delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Mitchim
Potosi
Wayne County Journal
Greenville
Sulphur Springs couple wed quietly in Potosi
N L Brown and Miss Jennie A Lindoll, a handsome Sulphur Springs duo, traveled to Potosi last Saturday, obtained a marriage license, and were married the same day at the Methodist parsonage by Rev Harry Whitehead. They left on the 4 pm train, possibly opting for a quiet elopement over a formal ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.L. Brown
Jennie
A. Lindoll
Sulphur Springs
Potosi
Harry Whitehead
Baptismal Ceremony Draws Mixed Crowd at Breton Creek
A crowd of two to three hundred gathered at Rock Spring on Sunday to witness four Missionary Baptist Church converts baptized by Rev. Mr. Jackson of Festus, assisted by Brother Moses Jennings. Three girls and one youth immersed and emerged spiritually renewed. The ceremony highlighted growth in church membership under Jackson’s leadership.
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Breton Creek
Rock Spring
Missionary Baptist Church
Colored
Mr. Jackson
Festus
Moses Jennings
Jackson
Hodggen Family Seeks Summer Stay in Potosi
Mr. Joan s Hodggen and family from St Louis moved to Potosi for the summer and rented Mrs M E Casey's furnished cottage on Jefferson street. Hodggen connected with Ozark Land Co of St Louis, holders of much county real estate. Last Sunday during baptizing near Rocky Spring a crowd formed above the spring watching a suspected crap game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan ¥S. Hodggen
St. Louis
Potosi
Irondale group to build flouring mill in Potosi plant plan
Mr J M Jamison of Irondale reports a new Irondale flouring mill company planned with capacity of sixty barrels daily. The project budget near 310,000 with 20,000 capital subscribed by local investors led by Jonathan Wishon as president and A P Robinson as vice president. Construction to start when arrangements are perfected and eventual incorporation under state law. Local capitalists include J M Jamison and others as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Jamison
Irondale
Potosi
Bust Milling Co
Loesi
Local retail ad and community notices in Shirley area
J. T. Silvey promotes low prices on Tinware calico corsets hats and clothing with a ready merchandise line and small profits. A grand basket picnic is planned at Mint Spring near Berryman on Saturday July 12. Methodist ladies ice cream supper drew a large crowd but ran short of frozen treats.
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J. T. Silvey
Mint Spring
Berryman
the Methodist Church
Martin Seeks Republican Nomination for County Judge
Announcement from Belgrade Township resident C S Martin seeks the Republican nomination for County Judge from the second district. Martin ran for the office two years ago, is a staunch Republican, and well known across the district. If nominated and elected, he would likely prove an capable county judge, entrusted with public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S. Martin
Belgrade Township
Martino
Mrs Jéante' Mosier weds Chas McClelland in 1902
Mrs Jéante' Mosier formerly of Hopewell in Washington County Missouri, now of Carterville, married Chas McClelland of Eddy Oklahoma on May 15 1902. The bride will move to Oklahoma with her husband who owns a large stock ranch. Carterville friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jéante’ Herper
Local News Highlights From Washington County
Neighbors boast of home grown vegetables. Miss Frankie Kirby of St. Louis visits, while Miss Addie Sloan returns from China after six years abroad. Miss Maud Bryan visits relatives from St. Louis, and Miss Mollie Maxwell enjoys vacation from the University of Columbia. Memorial sermons, a quiet wedding between Arthur Ronald and Lottie Hanson, and a smallpox scare at Littleton Dame’s home are noted. Accidents include Mrs. D Mester thrown from a horse and J C McLaughlin injuring a foot. Irondale Lead Co reports a rich ore strike, praised for its potential returns and Superintendent Seeley’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Kirby
St. Louis
J. D. Walton
Addie Sloan
China
Caledonia Presbyterian Church
Caledonia
Wes. Yount
Mollie Maxwell
University At Columbia
Luther Fennison
Mitchell
Caleidbnia
Sam Whaley
Flat River
James Yount
Arthur Ronald
Lottie Hanson
John Hanson
Lambert
Irondile Lead Co
Seeley
Stand Like a Stone Wall Bucklin’s Arnica Salve advert
A vintage medicine advertisement touts Bucklin's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for itching eczema scaldhead and other skin diseases. It claims effectiveness for ulcers fever sores salt burns and bruises and mentions relief for piles. Available for 25 cents at medicine dealers.
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Bucklin
Arnica Salvedarbh
Bennett Witnesses in Hansbrough Case at Iillsbom
From the Gazette W M Bennett was in Iillsbom this week as a witness in the case of Wm Hansbrough on trial for bioa amy. Joseph and Arthur Sloan of Caledonia shipped a fine lot of hogs and sheep to the St Louis market Wednesday. Mr and Mrs F W Adamses are proud parents of a baby girl born Thursday morning. Geo F Beals road overseer had a crew at work on our streets with improvements made. A five year old son of Robert Swacker near Hopewell was kicked by a horse Sunday, Dr Eaton said the kidney rupture is improving the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bennett
Iillsbom
Wm. Hansbrough
Joseph and
Arthur Sloan
Caledonia
St. Louis
F. W. Adamse
Geo F. Beals
Robert Swacker
Hopewell
Eaton
Death of Ollie Elizabeth LeMer at age 15 near Siirley
At her home near Siirley on May 24 102 Ollie Elizabeth eldest child of James LeMer and Martha E Letter aged 15 years 7 months 26 days. Illness brief and follows soon after the death of her mother who died March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siirley
Ollie Elizabeth
James LeMer
Martha E. Letter
Malaria Cures Cited By Mrs Frank Chiasson
Mrs Frank Chiasson of Patterson Louisiana writes of malaria recovery after using Herbine. She states doctors failed to cure her until a sample bottle helped, then two bottles finished the cure. She praises the medicine and recommends it, noting where bottles can be seen at Teasdale's Drug Store Potosi and Suitor Co Richwoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chiasson
Patterson
Sapper
Teasdale
Potosi
Suitor &Co
Richwoods
Wagon and buggy shop offers best wagons at St Louis prices
Having built a wagon shop with our blacksmiths and Mr N C Guyton we prepare to do all wagon and wood work in first class manner. We are the best material and will sell new wagons at St Louis prices with freight. Every job warranted. We still make horseshoeing and repair a specialty.
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O. K
N. C. Guyton
St. Louis
Pevipson & Sor
Holds Up Congressmen Quote Promotes Electric Bitters
A campaign message quotes Champ Clark claiming overwork and nervous strain nearly collapsed him until three bottles of Electric Bitters restored his health. The ad promises Electric Bitters cure for overworked men and run-down women, selling at 50c with dealer guarantees.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
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W. H. Gay Company
Potosi Journal
I Momegendore
Potosi, MO
F. CG
Hogs
Ital A. Mmazoo
Gors Set CO
Fie
Ma Hers Weite We Zoo
Mich
W. H. Gay Co
St. L
Belmont
Bismarck
Nohaas
Beitr M
Ce Slam
St Lots
Gorka Sou
Ai Ik
Ipm
Vle
T Manns
Owrichts &c
Mann
Broadway
York
Washington
Dietor Shia
E. O'Mara
Dr. N. J. Townsend
Belgrade
Wm. Nephew
Shibboleth
Wadt'im Town
Ewene Headlee
Motos
Silas Jobson
Alice White
Farmington
Rh. J. Malloy
de Soto
Will Hall
John Maclay
Bliss
O'mara’s
Tluotel Austin
Mr. Wilson Crane
Batesville, Ark
H. C
Mrs. Ell
Chas. Townsend
Genevieve Dinning
Jas. R. Whitehead
Harmony Township
John Northcutt
Indian Creek
Mra’ Wm
M. Lynch
John W Wood
Floyd Scholay
Charley Stell
Alex. Clarkson
N. L. Grifith
Kansas City
den. M. Griffith
Palmer
John Urban
Flipéss
Virginia Wisdom
Sloman’ Wisdom
Miller's Branch
R. M. Bugg
Wm. Long
Fourche A Renault
Jas. C. Hornsey
Jas. A. Shields
J. P.townsend
Labadie, Mo
Mrs
Wm Ethiel
Stringtown
Eta Jones
Kendall
Bonne Terre
S. Eye
Shirley
Journal
Jos. Cresswell
Aplus
Miss Pearl Pollard
M. L. Townsend
Miss Lillie McAnally
de Sote
C. Guyton
Emma
Jennie Sloan
Bellefountain
Frank Northway
Marion
Courtois
Melvin Asplin
David Ford
M. L. Livingston
U.S. Revenue
E. C. Baugher
Sullivan
Uncle Sam
Jack Frost
Lutesville
Lare
Jack
P. KK. Sylvester
Topozark
Sunlight
Messrs
Hugh and
Will Murray
Davidson & Guyton’s
Hr. Whitehead
Concord Township
Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society
Iron
Be.t. Stephens
Levy
Globe-Democrat
Tse
Jas. A. Venson
D' EK. Strayer
John Link
Fohn Smith
RAMSE
Washington County Bank
Ipesits
Grech
Jas. Long
Epas
CASEY
Vice
J. F. Evans
E. T. Eversole
M. Lambert
A. M. Bugg Mer
J. M. Hughes
W. T. Honter
Heinrich
Potosi, MQ
J. J. Robinson
J. Wistton
J. F. Lee
Bank OF Irondale
Capital
WM. C. O'Neal
G. K. Talley
Ed Gillam
Barney Mallow
Edna
Littleton
Dame
Here
Judge Cole
Dr. Harris
Mrs. D. Mester
Owl Creek
Trondale
J.C. McLaughlin
Dr. Eaton
Missouri Pacific Hospital
Frank Jones
Cadet
Ettie Cain
Marion Scaggs
Fe Erie Eest
L. Brown
Sul Hurrin
Jennie A. Linhof
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