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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
4
Washington County official directory lists court officials and schedules. Local items include readers’ notes from Potosi with visits, subscriptions, new businesses, and residents traveling or moving, among scattered county news from Belmont to Arcadia.
The North American made several ore shipments this week as the company continues to struggle yet shows brighter prospects for future prosperity after six hard months, according to Fredericktown Tribune.
Bud Bay received a twenty one year sentence at the Farmington penitentiary for the murder of Richard Hulse in Cantwell last March. The report also notes upcoming church services, local social news, and regional mining and public health incidents.
Advertisement notes seed wheat for sale at one dollar per bushel. Seller is Breat and Son. Likely a rural farm trade listing. No other details provided about location or date.
Norman Robinson found the Potosi post office robbed last Thursday before dawn. The safe was blown open with nitroglycerine, $64.95 stolen with 10 bills recovered, and tools, a soap cup, and letters left behind. Police deem pros uncoventeers likely pros, three men seen nearby, but no hunt pursued.
Jacob G Townsend and Mable Cule wed September 2 1908 at the groom’s brother M L Townsend home in Potosi. Rev Wm Perry Gibson of Little Rock performed the ceremony. The couple depart for a home near Belgrade with friends and family celebrating their union.
Rain showers blessed Sunlight on Friday. Visitors include Mrs. S F Thurman and children from Potosi, Miss Grace Turner and Isla Ramsey at a party, Dr J D Robinson from Belgrade, Mr J W Tedder, Mr and Mrs David Dickey from Peoria, and relatives of Mr and Mrs J M Eamsey. Local residents listed with brief mentions of illness and social calls.
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