Official Directory of Washington County Courts and Officials
Washington County official list includes Circuit Judge Jus Williams Millsboro Missouri State Senator C M Putford Center Ville Representative C N Banta Berry man Presiding Judge County Court L A Page Undine Judge County Court 1st district Ry H B Paul Till Judge County Court 2nd district O S Martin Sunlight Clerk circuit court Joseph Cresswell Clerk county court John O Judge probate court James A Henson Collector Jas R Whitehead Sheriff J W Cullins Treasurer N F Robinson Prosecuting Attorney S G Nipper Coroner S G Smiley County Assessor J K Williams Caledonia County School Commissioner J W Houston Kendale Surveyor H Hawkins Summit Justice of the Peace W A Cooper I O 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 November Probate court 2nd Monday in February May August November Due notice of special terms will be given whenever announces Potosi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Williams
Millsboro
C. M. Putford
Centerville
Bio
C. N. Banta Berryman
L. A. Page
Undine
H. B. Paul
Till
Martin
Sunlight
Joseph Cresswell
John O
Jas
A. Henson
R. Whitehead
J. W. Cullins
N. F. Robinson
S. G. Nipper
S. G. Smiley
J. K. Williams
Caledonia
J. W. Houston
Kendale
GOING SOUTH TIMETABLE SUMMARY
Train schedule snippets show Mo Little Rock Local at 1106.27 am and 9 pm, Poplar Bluff Local at 5 26 pm, Ding North No 10 St. Louis at 6 53 am, St. Louis Local at 10.07 am 29, and 3 30 pm LY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Poplar Bluff
St. Louis
Pownall
Local items from Potosi and surrounding towns
A compressed notes column lists visits and activity in Potosi Missouri and nearby areas. Names include Geo F Beals Irondale, Geo W Keeler agent, Mr Dean Humphrey Concord township, Otto Herman De Soto, Mr and Mrs L B Blount Shir ley, Miss Paula Flynn St Louis, Mrs Vic Pourcille Mineral Point, Mrs Lizzie tcheson and Miss Lizziebelle Richeson Festus, Lynn Reife Gelgrade, Grace Turner Sunlight, M L Townsend Sarah Johnson Belgrade, and more. It mentions City Bakery ads, a 5¢ Della Rocca cigar, church renovations, a killing frost, Rally Day events, subscriptions renewed, a near beer establishment, and the water system installation at the new court house. Also notes Veiled Prophet parade pocket picked from Gib Blount and William Crommer Belgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gib Blount
St. Louis
Gib
Wm. Crommer
Belgrade
Guyton and Miss Frances Smith Wed in Arcadia
Mr Harry E Guyton and Miss Frances Smith surprised friends by marrying last Saturday at the bride’s sister Mrs Geo W Clarkson home in Arcadia Mo. The couple, while unexpected, received best wishes for happiness and prosperity from all who know them. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr J L Smith. the groom is now in East St Louis and regarded as a man of sturdy character. They are on a visit to relatives and will make their home in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Guyton
Frances (. Smith
Geo. W. Clarkson
Arcwla
Hidelia
J. L Smith
Gurtan
East St. Louis
Laie
Festus
Spouks
J. G. Beckler
Becker
J. A. Smith
Hecker
Wedding Report From St Louis and Local Notices
A wedding of Jacobus J. Bosthoff and Mamie C. Declue took place Monday Oct Sth at 3 p.m. at Mrs. J. Smith’s home in St Louis. Rev John C Ablett officiated. Afterward the couple resided at 2819 Olive Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobus J. Bosthoff
Misa Mamie C. Declue
Buoshelff
George Declue
Fletcher
Mr. Boshelt
Holland
Elvins Smith Debate Highlights Tariff Clash
A Saturday debate between Hon. M Rh. Smith and rival Elvins drew Democrats and Republicans. Elvins attacked Smith on protective duties for lead and employers liability, while Smith dodged a direct tariff answer and assailed Republicans for past panics. After the clash, Elvins and allies celebrated, while Smith and supporters left unhappy.
Horse for Sale in Boise at Fair Price
Horse for sale in Boise with bay color, 15 hands, five years old, suitable for pace and racks. Gentle disposition, works single or double, rides well. Offered at 150 dollars, cash last spring. Apply at post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dere Bay
Bow
Boise
Lyceum Course at Potosi 1908 1909 Season
A committee of 25 Potosi citizens arranged with the Midland Lyceum Bureau five high class literary and musical entertainments at the Opera House by renowned lecturers musicians and vocalists. The first program will be October 17 1998 featuring the Midland Opera Quintette. Tickets for the entire series $2 with season passes available at J W Settle & Co. in Potosi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potosi
Midland Lyceum Bureau
Midland Opera Quintette
Cameron-Marshall Combination
Everett Kemp
Emily Waterman Concert Company
Elliott A. Boys
J. W. Settle & Co
Bargains in Sewing Machines in Potosi Missouri
An ad lists new and second hand Standard sewing machines offered at one third below typical agent prices. Seller J W Slais of Potosi Missouri promotes great bargain prices for an assortment of machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Slais
Notice of Richwoods Mercantile Company meeting
Notice is hereby given the regular annual meeting of the Richwoods Mercantile Company will be held at Richwoods Missouri at 9 o clock a m on November sixth 1908 for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and all other business that may come before the company David Ford M D Pres ALBERT F GLORIOD Secretary Richwoods Mo Oct 10 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwoods Mercantile Company
Richwoods
David Ford
Albert F. Gloriod
Richwoods, Mo
Republican meeting in Irondale spurs young voters
Capt. J. F. Bennett of Irondale visited the Journal office in Potosi to report on a Monday night Republican meeting in Irondale. Speakers Hans, M. E. Rhodes, and G. Nipper drew marked attention from a large gathering of young men and first voters, with Bennet noting shifts toward the Republican side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Bennett
Irondale
Potosi
Journal
Hans
M. E. Rhodes
G. Nipper
Capt. Bennett
Belgrade visitor heads to St Louis for son's recovery
Mr. F E Cole of Belgrade was in Potosi today en route to St. Louis to bring home his son who has been very ill. A protracted Baptist church meeting by Rev James Roan of St Louis draws much interest and may continue over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Cole
Belgrade
Potosi
St. Louis
The
Baptist Church
James Roan
Mrs Anna E Letcher Dies At Home In Sullivan
Mrs Anna E Letcher wife of Philip Letcher died at her Sullivan home on Wednesday Oct 7 108 after a long illness with consumption. Born Oct 10 1870 she was a daughter of C C Rose a prominent local businessman. She married Philip Letcher on March 5 1989 and they had three children Jeanette Jones of St Louis with husband and child Maude and Gertrude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna E. Letcher
Philip Letcher
Sullivan
Letcher
C.C. Rose
Jeanette Jones
St. Louis
Babe
Maude
Gertrude
Sullivan Senticel
Potosi Caledonia Team Beats Bismarck 6–1 in North Dakota
A Potosi Caledonia squad visiting Bismarck defeated the strong local team 6 to 1 with minor league pitcher Harry Paino from Ironton dominating on the mound. Both teams plan rematch next Sunday here, with Patton returning for the home club and Green and Smetzer of Kint River joining Bismarck. A small admission was charged to cover visiting-team expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potosi Wold Caledonia
Bismarck
Harry Paino
Ironton
Bismarcks
Biswarck
Avoyu
Patton
Biemaick
Green
Smetzer
Kint River
Beapon
Charleston
de Soto
Kyle
Henry Allen Undergoes Leg Operation At Leadwood
Henry Allen of Shirley recently underwent surgery on a leg at Leadwood for a long standing injury. Doctors found an abscess and necrosis of the bone which had to be removed. The trouble stems from a broken leg years ago. He is improving slowly according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Allen
Shirley
Leadwood
Taft-Hadley Club Sees Enrollment Surge at Court House
An enthusiastic meeting at the court house Saturday evening October 11 saw a substantial enrollment increase. The secretary is receiving daily applications for membership and the next meeting is set for Friday evening October 14 in the court house. All Republicans are urged to attend and enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft-Hadley Club
Court House
Firearm incident in Elvira ends with Cole shot in thigh
Fiat River resident Zeno Cole was shot in the thigh by Marshall Justice during an attempted arrest in Elvira last Monday. Justice fired two shots in the air then shot Cole as he tried to flee. Cole submitted without resisting. Local authorities taxed him as resisting no officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno Cole
Fiat River
Marshall Justice
Elvira
Justice
Cole
Leadelt
Notice for Publication for Homestead Claim in Missouri
U S Land Office Springfield Mo October 9 1908 notice that Jano E Pratt of Courtois Mo who filed homestead entry March 7 1903 No 15507 for SE S5SW4 section 20 and NEX N W M section 31 township 36 N range 1 west sixth principal meridian has filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish claim before the County Court Clerk at Courtois Mo on November 5 1908 Claimant witnesses: Wm H Pyatt Marion Jarvis Richard Cover and James L Mason all of Courtois Mo CC N Vanilozgn Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Land Office
Springfield
Jano E. Pratt
Courtois
Potosi
Wm. H. Pyatt
Marion Jarvis
Richard Cover
Jamea L. Mason
Courtais
Fresh supply sparks new paper stock drive notice
A local shop announces a fresh paper stock and printing service for letters envelopes and cards in a first-draft style. The notice promotes job printing and urges customers to try the service.
Estate of Hans Miller Petition for sale of estate
In the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri August Term 190 percent James A Shield administrator presents a petition asking the court for an order to sell the estate of Hans Miller deceased and to proceed with sales under court supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Missouri
Washington
Said
Hans Miller
James A. Shield
Haus Miller
Notice of Private Sale for Estate Debts in Washington County
Probate court orders sale of real estate in the northwest or northeast quarter described in a 1905 estate matter. The sale is to raise unpaid debts with widow’s homestead rights reserved. Notification required by next term, publication four weeks in a Washington County newspaper. Judge James A. Henson certifies the order and seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State of
Missouri
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Potosi Journal
F. M."deggendorrf
Potosi, MO
Official Directory of
Washington County
Praina
Potos
J. M. Sloan
Will Meckiee
Irondale, MO
Irondale Bank
F. W. McFadden
Delmar Laundry
William Howard Taft
Man of the Hour
el Taft
Davis
Mr. Taft
Thehilippines
Cuba
STARK
Ana
Geo. F. Beals
City Bakery
Della Rocca Se
Geo. W. Beeler
Mr. Firmio Roderique
Facola
Otto Herman of
DeSoto
L.’. B. Blount
Dean Humphrey
Concord Township
Geo. W. Keeler
George Wallace
Old Mines
Paula Flynn
Vic Pourcille
P.C. Frield
Mineral Point
Lizzie Ttcheson
Lizziebelle Richeson
Lynn Reife
Gelgrade
Misa Grace ‘Turner
M. L. Townsend
HT. C. Bell
Pauline Ilarris
Jessie Motley
St. Louie
John J. Johnson
Potesi
New Presbyterian Church
Clayton Slaighter
Misboro
Presbyterian Church
Julio Evens
Mineral
Katherine Weber
H. Hawkins
Summit
Firmin Roderique
Racola
W. 11. Crawford
Pew
T. H. Henderson
J. C. Fortune
Elvins—Smith
Congressman Smith
Congress
M. Rh. Smith
Heroet
Smith
Elvins
Jefferson County
Elvius
Mr. Smith
Mexico
Read
Ile
Farmington
Haywood
Elvios
Congressional
Putosi
Fred Ha
Stephen Julleret
Bridget Bourasaw
Orr Hligginbothham
Susie Scout
Albert Thornton
Mary Aubuchon
W. T. Hunter
Journal Building
Washington County Bank
James Lona
Epwonp Casey
Jno
Evans
Cashier
Poyws
Aes
T Cash
Potosi! Mill & Elevator
John Maclay
Missouri State Normal School
Cape Girardeau
State Normal School
Tans Miller
J. James A. Henson
Probate Court
Offle
James A. Hensox
Provaie
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