Official Directory of Washington County Officials
Washington County directory lists Circuit Judge Jos J Williams Hillsboro Mo and county officers including Presiding Judge L A Page County Court Undine H B Paul and S Martin with several local names. Probate terms and court dates noted along with time card and rail routes and a long local news column.
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Jos
J. Williams
Hillsboro
Ghatsner Benger
M. Buford
Centerville
N. Banta Herry- Presidin
L. A. Page
Undine
Dears County
H. B. Paul
Tiff
Jude County
S. Martin
Sunlight
Clak
Joseph Cresawell
Clerk
John O. Long
Judes E
Russell, Carr and Briche son Move to Anderson Store Building
The firm Russell Carr and Briche son relocates from its former quarters to the Anderson store building, gaining larger accommodations for its business operations.
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Russell, Carr & Bricheson
Anderson Store
Nine-pound son born to Mr and Mrs Patterson
A nine-pound boy was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Frank Patterson of Breton Creek. Frank says the baby is a Republican and will likely vote against Bryan when twenty one years old.
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Boro
Frank Patterson
Breton Creek
Frank
Bryan
Publisher B F Russell Dies in St Louis Hospital
Hon B F Russell well known Iron county publisher of the Steelville Mirror and leading Missouri Republican died Monday at Josephine Hospital St Louis from an abscess to the throat. Remains buried Tuesday in the national cemetery at Jefferson Barracks.
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B. F. Russell
Steelville Mirror
Missouri
Josephine Hospital
St. Louis
National Cemetery
Jefferson Barracks
County Republicans Back McKinley for U S Senator Nomination
County Republicans show strong unity behind Hon. John C. McKinley as the Republican nominee for U S Senator. they expect his nomination and foresee Representative elect M E Rhodes voting for McKinley in the forthcoming legislative senatorial election.
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John C. McKinley
U. S
M. E. Rhodes
McKinley
How to split tickets in Missouri election votes
A reader asks how to vote the national Democratic ticket while choosing a different state and county slate. The guide suggests scratching the names on the state and county lines and writing the preferred candidates in the blank spaces, ensuring correct spellings, to cast a split ticket.
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Democratic Nationaal
Mr Byrnes Charity and Local Ball Game Turmoil
A Potosi letter defends Mr Byrnes charity against a harsh critique and highlights his generous acts. The piece recounts a Sunday ball game against De Soto with a deputy marshal incident. It also covers Hon. Jas A Reed of Kansas City denouncing Republicans, provoking Democratic and Republican reactions at a county gathering.
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Potosi
Jas. A. Reed
Kansas City
Meno
Reed
Democratic ticket heads to Potosi on special train
Hoo W. S. Cowherd with Cornelious Roach and John A. Knott campaigned last Friday at the Court House in Potosi. Cowherd spoke briefly while the others led most of the meeting. The trio travels by special train, a practice the Democratic State Committee’s Rubey says costs little, a point critics call a perk from railroad interests and a signal to voters to resist corporate favoritism.
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Hoo. W. S. Cowherd
Cornelious Roach
John A. Knott
Potosi
Court House
Campbell Home Hosts Pleasant Oct 19 Party for Sister
Mr and Mrs Jol Campbell hosted a Monday evening reception on Oct 19 in honor of Miss Mamye Campbell of Buffalo New York. A large guest list enjoyed music dancing and a refined repast as guests praised the hostess and host for an evening regarded as one of the most enjoyable ever spent.
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Jol M. Campbell
Bargains in Sewing Machines at One-Third Lower Prices
J W Slais of Potosi Missouri offers a selection of new and secondhand Standard sewing machines at prices about one third below the typical agent rate. The seller promises strong bargains and invites buyers to inspect the assortment for value.
Richwoods Mercantile to Elect Officers in November
Notice is given that the regular annual meeting of the Richwoods Mercantile Company will be held at Richwoods Missouri at 9 o clock a m on November 6 1908 to elect officers for the ensuing year and address other business. David Ford M D president Albert F Grorop secretary Richwoods Oct 10 1908.
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Richwoods Mercantile Company
Richwoods
David Ford
Albert F. Grorop
Richwoods, Mo
Revival planned at Presbyterian church services
Mr. Frank Devine of St Louis visited friends in Potosi Sunday. The subject of Revival will be discussed at both services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. A protracted meeting begins Wednesday night Nov 4 with the pastor assisted by Rev C E Hickok of Farmington Mo. This will be for those seeking the saving power of the Gospel. All are cordially invited. M H Kerr.
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Frank Devine
St. Louis
Potosi
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Hickok
Farmington
M. H. Kerr
Tragic Inquest Into Cause of Young Girl’s Death
Coroner F W McFadden investigated theRichwoods case of Effie Misney a 17 year old who died by self inflicted gunshot. The inquest found death by her own action with despondency linked to alleged mistreatment by her stepmother and a note left by the girl. Her father testified she had not always been of sound mind.
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F. W. McFadden
Richwoods
Effie Misney
Andrew Missey
Effie
Latty Notes Local Visits And House Events
Latty reports J C Nicholson and wife returning from Belgrade visit. Mrs William Declue of near Troutt visits sister Mrs John Polltte. Mrs Musa Brewater spends weekend with relatives. Mrs George Duncan visits L B Higginbotham. Rev Fortune preaches at Baptist church. Miss Clara May Nicholson visits Mrs L N Higginbotham. W L Hancock and son win half a beer at a shooting fee. Matlock cuts hand badly. Corn crop noted light. Illness of Elza Springer teacher at Ebo. Mrs Will Cresswell hosts Miss Cresaie Hobbs and Maude Cresswell. K T Stephens reports loss of 40 or 50 chickens to varmints. Roosters to celebrate soon. W M M.
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W. L. Hancock and Son
L. E. Hancock
W. M. Matlock
Elza Springer
Ebo
C. M. Nicholson
Will Cresswell
Cresaie Hobbs
Maude Cresswell
K. T. Stephens
Townsfolk hear Swanger in Potosi and local notes
Several residents traveled to Potosi last Tuesday to hear Hoo J E Swanger speak for the Republican party. The Premium Hardwood Mill is paused until spring. George Whitt Jr. severely cut a foot while working tubers for a new barn. William Hughes reports progress on his project. Ernest Fortune’s child remains ill with scarlet fever. Hughes sold 30 bushels of apples to the mines last Friday at 1.00 per bushel. Mr Midaletone of Hopewell bought a home in Irondale. Philip McCarron temporarily moved to Leadwood. T H Stenderson and Balgrade visited their daughter Mrs J W Houston this Sunday. Irondale claims three pairs of…
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Potosi
Hoo
J. E. Swanger
George Whitt, Jr
Hughes
George
Ernest Fortune
Wm. Hughes
Midaletone
Hopewell
Irondale
Philip McCarron
Leadwood
T. H. Stenderson
Balgrade
J. W. Houston
Ihis Plageut
Doan's Kidney Pills Aid Potosi Man's Back Pain
One reader from Potosi Missouri reports chronic backache tied to kidney trouble eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes relief after years of pain, color and scent issues in urine and improved function. The ad notes Foster Milburn Co as sole agents and 50 cent price.
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Doan
W. O. Williams
Putosi
Foster-Milburo Co
Buffalo
New York
United A
Dovuans
Estate of Waos Miller Probate Notice in Washington County
James A Shields Jr administrator of Waos Miller deceased petitions the Washington County Probate Court August term 1908 for an order related to the estate. Judge James A Henson certifies the copy as true. dated October 1908 at Potosi Missouri.
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State of
Missouri
Washington
Said County
Waos Miller
James A. Shields Jr
Hang Miller
State of Missouri
James A. Henson
Probate Court
Potosi
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F. M. Deggendorf
Potosi, MO
Official Directory of
Washington County
Mente
Little Rock
Bioff
St. Louie
St. Touts
Dotes Branch
J. W. Towl
Leo Cain
de Soto
John O’haslon
Will Maclay
Bliss
Mr. Wilson Crane
Batesville, Ark
Bell
the Independent
Mr. Join Hodgeo
Arkangas
Rudolph Jaeschke
Bismarck
J. J. Jeudde
Jas. A. Shields
Rt. M. Bugg
E. T. Eversole
Rosie O'Hanlon
John O'Hanlon
Palmyra
M. Mettrip
Old Mines
Jas. W. Cole
Quaker
Carrie Kendall
Alhambra
Cal
Harry Acton
Settle’s Hall
Lizzie Richeson
Misa Lizziebelle
Festus
J. M. Sloan
Will Seaence
Irondale, MO
Irondale Bank
McFadden Arsbe
Olean
Delmar Laundry
William Howard Taft
Man of the Hour
Mr Taft
King Davis
Mr. Taft
Philippines
Cuba
STARK
Louisiana
Hadley
Cowherd
Herbert
Hachey
David A. Hall
Judge Wallace
Abey Génaut
Guveroor
Scratch Cowlord
Mr. Byrnes
Charity
Byrnes
Sam Byrnes
Clay
Mr. Livingston
J. W. Settle & CO
City Bakery
Roy A. Wright
Prop
J. W. Slais
McGee
Alex Beale
BR. H. Ramsey
Sherman Rice
Mar Trebor
W.t
Journal Building
Washington County Bank OF
James Lone
Edmond Casey
Jno
F. Evans
F. J. Foynn
Ass’t Cash
John Maclay
Missouri State Normal School
Cape Girardeau
State Normal School
Ws. Riehl
U. S. Land Office
Springfield
John E. Pyatt
Courtois
Fifth Principal
Wm. A. Pyatt
Marion Jarvis
Richard Cover
James L. Mason
Courtais
C. N. VanHoren
Register
Hans Miller
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