Jefferson County Record

HILLSBORO, MO

May 15, 1919

 

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~WAR DEPARTMENT~

BOYS OF THE OLIVE DRAB AND THE JACKIES IN BLUE.

 

Bri TOWNSEND and Eli DONNELL, former Hillsboro boys are back from “Over There.” We expect to have more to say of them very soon. Bri was one of the real early birds and has been overseas for about two years.

 

Roy STEEL, one of the “Marines” is home. He has been discharged from service and got home in time to attend the golden anniversary of the marriage of his father, then plain George STEEL now Rev. Doctor George STEEL, to Miss Mildred LEE, celebrated May 9th, Roy wanted to go across. He is a big fellow and just before his contingent sailed an officer came thru the company and said he wanted a detail of seven men and he wanted big men. STEEL was one of the seven. They were assigned to Lafayette Island, a small island containing about 3 acres in the New York bay. Here were stored the TNT depth bombs and other high explosive and here STEEL sat for 14 months on the crater of a volcano. He and other six were responsible and they were told in case of fire to “stand by,” Steel said he did not quite realize what it meant until an explosion of a very small magazine 9 miles away knocked him flat on his back. He then realized that an explosion on his island would not only eliminate the island, but destroy lives by the thousand in the nearby populous centers. Well, we say, STEEL served and we hope to have more to tell of his services.

 

~Letter from Alwin C. MILLER, in Germany~

 

Dear Mother: -

   I received your letter the day we left for Germany. It took us three days by truck. We had 20 trucks and all in good condition, so we made good time. The planes we flew over, which took 1 hour and 40 minutes. We sure had a good interesting trip, it was like touring thru the country, we had a kitchen with us, and when it was time to eat we would all stop and cook our meal, also when we would see something of interest we would all stop and look it over, we always stayed together. We had three men to a truck, a sergeant in charge of every truck. The boys all had the blues when we heard that we were to go to Germany, as we really should be home. We were in the first Army but thru some error we were transferred to the 8th Corps, but now that we have seen Germany and talked with the people and have eaten with them along the way up, and they treated us fine, they are all well pleased now, and they all have changed their views towards the German people.

   The first day we got to Colombey-Les-Belles, France, this trip I had made often, so it was not so interesting, the next day by evening we made Metz, which is in Alsace Lorraine really Lorraine, Germany. At this time we had lost our kitchen truck, so we had to go to the German lunch room for our supper, and they were sure glad to feed us. They were all well dressed and sure had plenty to eat. I was interpreter for the crowd and they would ask me whether I was born in Germany. The towns between Colombey and Metz are pretty well shelled up and the fields look rough and full of bomb holes, large enough to hold a good load of hay, and many of them, but Metz has not been hurt much.

   Alsace Lorraine, is a mighty fine country, most all level, rich ground and sure is in fine shape. We followed the Moselle river from Metz. We went thru Luxemburg, it is very high, mostly everything in grapes and so steep they cannot drive over their farms with wagons, but the roads are fine and the towns are pretty most all along the Moselle. The Luxemburg people are friendly and anxious to talk to the Yanks. Luxemburg was not in the war. It is a neutral country and the American soldiers are not forbidden to associate with them, but where we are now in Treues, the Germans call it “Trier” we are not supposed to associate with them but we can buy anything, but oats. It does not seem to me that the German people have suffered near what the French did in the war.

   We are quartered in German barracks and they are nearly? fixed up here, our planes are in one of their Zeppelin buildings, it is 740 feet long and some are over 100 feet high, good ? door and located in a large valley with the Moselle river ?? them.

   This is ? a very good ?? does not rain near as much as it does in France.

   This is Easter Sunday, services are just starting now here at the Y.M.C.A.

   Hope this letter will find everyone well as I am. Sincerely, your son, Alwin.

P.S. The Zeppelin building I mentioned is for one Zep, so you can imagine how large they are, and they figure the cost for one trip is over $50,000. Two of our men crashed with a plane Saturday, they both are hurt pretty bad, both having a leg broke, it has been reported but will survive. The motor gave out and they were too far from a landing field.  Alvin.

   Address: Sgt, Alwin C. MILLER, 185th ? Squadron A. E. F. Germany

 

~FRANK E. SPILKER DEAD~

 

   Frank E. SPILKER, died suddenly at the St. Regal Hotel in St. Louis Friday morning May 9th. Mr. SPILKER had been suffering with what he thought to be lumbago and went to St. Louis to consult a physician. He telephoned his wife Thursday afternoon to come to the city but failed to give his address. Mrs. SPILKER went to find him and called his doctor for his address. When she obtained this she went to his hotel and found him in a dying condition. A post mortem was held which revealed that his kidneys were almost entirely gone and the problem of his sudden end was solved.

   He was brought back to Hillsboro Friday evening and the interment was at Hillsboro cemetery Sunday afternoon.

   Rev. MARTIN of the M. E. Church South, of DeSoto conducted the funeral services at the home. The Elks of DeSoto of whose lodge Mr. SPILKER was a member, conducted the last sad rites of interment impressively, accordingly to the ritual of the order. The floral offerings were amorous and beautiful.

   The funeral cortege was perhaps the largest ever seen in Hillsboro, friends coming from St. Louis and all parts of the county.

   Frank E. SPILKER was born May 21st 1882 within a mile of Hillsboro, his father A. H. SPILKER, formerly assessor of Jefferson County residing on a farm near town. He was married to Stella EVANS, July 30, 1903 and they have made their home in Hillsboro since that time. He leaves surviving him beside his widow, his mother, Mrs. Emma SPILKER, who resides in St. Louis and three brothers, Fred, August and Hugh all of whom live in the city.

   Mr. SPILKER was a splendid business man, honest and honorable in all his dealings with his fellows and had friends all over the county and in the city where he worked for some years. He sleeps in the cemetery of the old home town and his grave covered with a wilderness of flowers tells the story of appreciative friendships loyal to the end.

 

~HOME BUREAU HOLDS MEETING~

 

   The 1st annual meeting of the Jefferson Home Bureau held in Hillsboro Saturday May 10th was one of more than usual interest. The conditions of the roads after the continued rain of the week prevented many members from attending, but the splendid spirit and enthusiasm displayed by ones fortunate enough to be present spoke well for the progress of the organization. Miss PANCOST, State Home Demonstration Leader was in attendance and handled the problems of the organization with ability also in a most pleasing manner.

   The report of Miss BRASSWELL was received with perfect satisfaction. It was unanimously decided to begin an active campaign for the renewal of old memberships for the coming year and a solicitation for new members.

   The election of officers was postponed until a mass meeting shall be called the later part of June. Superintendent WILSON in behalf of the schools of the County which are reached thru the Boys and Girls Clubs gave his hearty cooperation and assisted in making an interesting session.

   The members pledged their support to the efforts in progress to obtain a Farm Agent.

 

Ed. WARD and D. J. HERRELL were in town last Saturday on business and called on the Record office.

 

James T. MOSS now living in St. Louis, Thomas Hart Benton MOSS also of St. Louis, Samuel A. RUPPY of DeSoto and Oliver LEE of Grubville were in town Monday. The combined ages of the four is 330 or an average of over 82 years. There are living in Hillsboro three citizens whose combined ages will average closely to the above. Jefferson County is healthy and all these folks are busy about their usual avocations, none of them having retired from life’s activities.

 

~GOLDEN WEDDING~

   Rev. George STEEL and Wife Celebrate Their Golden Anniversary.

George STEEL was born in Wykenham a village in Yorkshire England, Feb. 6th 1845. He was one of a large family eight of whose members emigrated, four to Australia and four to the United States. Mr. STEEL landed in Portland Maine about the 15th of November 1864. He remained in the East some time and then went to Michigan, where he found employment as clerk and timekeeper for a mining company. An older brother having settled in ?? County, he joined him in 1867 and in April 1868 came to Jefferson County. For thirteen years he taught school in the county, farming in the summer after a fashion of those days. May 11th 1869, he married Miss Mary Mildred LEE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. LEE, who has been a tried and true helpmate and who has shared with him the joys and the sorrows of fifty years.

   A curious coincidence in the lives of this couple is that each was a member of a family of eleven. They had nine children, two of whom passed away in infancy. The oldest son Hugh, is engaged in the hardware and lumber business at Bismarck Mo, and is mayor of that City. He is also president of one of the local banks. The second son, Adrain, an attorney, died at his home in DeSoto, Mo., October 28, 1918, a victim of the influenza. He had served in the Spanish American war as a private in Co. B First Missouri. He leaves a widow and three children, who now make their home with Mr. and Mrs. STEEL. The third son Paul, a normal and University graduate, has been engaged in Y. M.C.A. work for four years in the Hawaiian Islands and is now educational director of the Y.M.C.A. at Honolulu. He taught for several years in the Normandy District in St. Louis Co. The next, Roy F., enlisted in the Marines in Nov. 1917, trained at Paris Island until Feb. 1918 and was then selected for guard duty at Fort Lafayette, Brooklyn and remained there until released from service just in time to attend the fiftieth anniversary of his parents at Hillsboro last Saturday. The youngest, John O., enlisted from the Missouri University about a week after his brother in the Aviation Corps, trained at Waco and San Antonia, rose to be sergeant and was commissioned as second lieutenant in August 1918 and First Lieutenant in October 1918. He was transferred to the Quartermasters Corps and is now in Washington D. C. on duty there.

   The two daughters, Misses Lillian and Mary Mildred are both Normal graduates and have taught for several years in the St. Louis and suburban schools.

   The family home is a six room cottage on an acre lot with an abundance of shade trees, in Hillsboro Jefferson County.

   In 1881, the teacher became the preacher and after being duly ordained he attend Shurtleff College at Upper Alton, Ill and was graduated June 1884 in his fortieth year. In the thirty-five years that have elapsed he has held pastorates at DeSoto, two years; Oak Hill near O’Fallon, Ill., seven years; Ironton, Mo., nine years and three months, Tower Grove, St. Louis, six years; Flat River three years; and is now in his seventy-fifth year in active service as supply pastor of four churches; Hillsboro, Victoria, Morse Mill and Blackwell. He served as pastor at Fee Fee church, Pattonville, two years.

   In 1908 he was appointed a delegate from the Northern Convention with credentials signed by Dr. BITTING to the First European Baptist Congress meeting at Berlin, August 27 to September 3rd. He attended the sessions of the Congress, a knowledge of German gained in his school teaching days in a German settlement, added to the interest and enabling him to study the conditions and movements which were slowly but surely leading to the Great War.

   He with his daughter Lillian, who accompanied him, spent a month in visiting his old village home in England and taking trips to Scotland and Switzerland.

   The celebration of the fiftieth anniversary took place at the home in Hillsboro and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives, many from former pastorates, came to greet their old pastor and brought substantial tokens of their regard.

   Many letters of congratulations were received. The Hillsboro neighbors turned out almost unanimously to greet the bride and groom of fifty years ago who had been more or less intimately associated with them in joy and sorrow for mostly forty years. ?? a remarkable feature of their ministry has been that the ??  ??  the county they have never lost the neighborly touch with their old neighbors and the old white haired preacher has conducted funeral services for three generations in some families and celebrated marriages for two generations in some others.

   There are few people who reach the 50th mile stone of matrimonial life and few couples, who have preserved the steady never failing conjugal love that has been the let of these good people They richly and fully deserve all the good wishes heaped upon them and the Record wishes for these years of continued peace and happiness and when the ?? ceases, that it may be for both as first even in death they shall not be divided.

 

~ST. LOUIS WELCOMES 138th~

 

Boys March Thru Six Miles of Packed Cheering, Flag Waving Humanity

 

    We went to St. Louis last Friday to see the 138th, enter their home city. Frank B. CLARK, Albert MILLER, Mrs. Albert MILLER, Glen CLARK, Raymond GASCHE, Delmont GASCHE, John D. REPPY and Mason SCHUBEL were together. We saw the parade first at Lindell Boulevard, just as it started and again at the 12th Street Plaza. The boys were lined in by a solid wall of cheering people for six miles, the length of the parade. It was worth seeing and when the boys came by with their colors flying, colors that had been consecrated by the blood of our loved ones, it made your heart creep up into your throat and you felt a thrill that nothing else but sacrifice, unselfish and loyally given could call out.

   The flag meant more over those boys than ever before, they who fought victoriously over many fields in France and who proved themselves worthy of the very best traditions of American soldiers. Quite a few Jefferson County boys were in the 138th, but as we are unable to give all the names, we give none.

 

~OBITUARY~

   On Monday morning, May 5, the Angel of Death visited the home of Mrs. Edwin VEIHLINE and claimed their little daughter, Clara who had brightened the home of the young people since May 22, 1918. She was their joy and pride, but early in March she contracted the influenza from which she never recovered. Everything that love, care and medical aid could do was done for her but Christ who loves little children relieved her from her suffering. Her remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery near Dittmer, Mo. The funeral rites were conducted by Rev. Theo. FRANKE of St. Louis. His sermon was full of sweet consolation for the bereaved parents and Christian inspiration for all who heard it. Budded on earth to bloom in heaven.

 

No sweeter life than this;

So soon removed from this world of sorrow.

To a home of peaceful bliss.

Parents, grieve not for your baby;

But trust in a Saviors love.

For she is still your little Clara,

Tho an angel with God above.   A Friend.

 

~LITTLE GIRL KILLED~

   The two year daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert LADD was shot and instantly killed Wednesday about 7 o’clock by Harold NELSON, age 7, a first cousin of the dead girl.

   The tragedy occurred at the home of R. A. GOWAN, Mrs. LADD’s father the latter, who lives near the GOWAN had been visiting her parents and left the little girl for its grandfather to bring home. She and the NELSON boy, who is also a grandchild of GOWAN and lives at that home, were playing in the house and got hold of a 38 caliber revolver belonging to GOWAN. In some way the weapon was discharged, the ball striking the little girl in the mouth and passing through her head. This was Mr. and Mrs. LADD’S only child and they are brokenhearted over her death. The entire community sympathizes with them in their hour of sorrow. DeSoto Press.

 

~MURPHY AND VICINITY~

 

Well here we are again. Everybody is having a rest now for a few days since the hard rains we had. Hail fell Sunday night in this part of the county which damaged the gardens and fruit.

 

Mr. Richard COACH formerly of Murphy who was serving in the A. E. F. in France is now visiting at G. M. SHOOK’S and other friends around here.

 

Mr. Frank DOUGLAS was seen riding around Sunday with Mr. John BOEMLER the Ford agent. We are in hopes of seeing another machine in our neighborhood.

 

The dance Saturday night at John JIRSA’S was well attended by everybody in our community and all reported a good time.

 

~BARNHART ITEMS~

 

Empty dinner pails are becoming an eyesore. The lime works at Glen Park closed down indefinitely. No orders being given as the cause.

 

Among the arch Democrats of the vicinity, while admitting times are hard will not confess such happenings, only under Democratic administrators.

 

G. O JURY has purchased a new fliver called the “Bankers ride,” a new style car recently placed on the market.

 

Fred and Wm. WEBER have postponed their intended marriages, giving as the reason the hard times. About Dec., 1920 will be the time they think.

 

Pevely was well represented Saturday at a local function. John ROBE, a wagon load of KOCHS and MURPHYS, Mason BAKER and several others.

 

The members of the Zion district Farmers Union have affiliated with the Barnhart Union. The Zionites are a prosperous appearing crowd, several wives and sweethearts accompanying them on their initial trip.

 

A two story ice box is being installed in the local store along with a regular meat market outfit. Two representative citizens of the Glaize Creek district named Fred RECBEL and Adolph HEMME have tackled the installation which requires both strength and skill.

 

Dr. Jules BARON journey to St. Louis Thursday on business. Returning, cross and irritated at his car not being ready.

 

It is understood the NACE Brothers of Imperial are negotiating with persons interested in a motor truck to be used in connection with a large local store. Charlie NACE and a representative will journey to St. Louis Saturday in connection therewith.

 

Earl MURPHY has served his connection with the Union Store giving as a reason it interferes with his duties as a Bea Brummel, a title he is well proud of.

 

Wm. MEYER of Glen Park has been added to the clerical staff of the big store. “Bill” is all business excepting when some WILSONites and his supporters come in sight.

 

The dance at Imperial Saturday eve was well attended by many of Barnhart’s younger set. The topic of the eve was the fancy dancing by master Earl MURPHY.

 

L. G. OBLMAN spent the week end in St. Louis and East St. Louis on business in connection with a large building contract.

 

Mrs. Carrie COOPER a visitor for the past week has departed for Denison, Texas as her permanent home.

 

Mrs. G. HEARST visited around House Springs this week end.

 

Our efficiency farmer, Lorenz GAERTNER was in St. Louis recently to purchase a new truck. Lorenz believes this is the gasoline age and wants it understood he is up to the minute, as to efficiency.

 

A certain gentleman of Barnhart while plowing Friday morning near the railroad station, sent a boy to the post office for his Record, stating he could not wait until noon for it. To see the Barnhart Items. Was that you Chas?

 

Wm. JUEDE of Pevely states that he thinks Barnhart is a real town and remarks were made how lonesome it is without his sweetheart.

 

Edw. ST. JOHN and his Ford are much in evidence day and night. On returning home 11 p.m. Saturday ST. JOHN’S car was parked by the side of the road his arm entwined around an object by his side.

 

The Republican Club met Friday eve. The feature of the eve was the invitation in one class of 8 new members, four being from Imperial and four from the Glaize Creek district. Several applications were passed on from in the near Sulphur.

 

The Dairymen’s Association met Thursday eve. A lively discussion arose due to a cut in the price of milk by the big dealers. Definite action will be taken at the next meeting.

 

Four Ridge was well represented in Barnhart the past week. Several applications in the G. O. P. club the result.

 

Geo. SCHMIDT is an ardent admirer of the Barnhart Items and announces he will henceforth support the G. O. P. press. Come in Georgie we will welcome you.

 

Several former employees of the idle lime works at Glen Park have pooled their resources to embark in the fishing business wondering if the watchful waiting clan will tax their catches.

 

C. A. BUFFINGTON of St. Louis is “down on the farm” to spend the summer with his brother W. P. BUFFINGTON and ascertain if Central Township’s famous ? will also build up his heath as it has done for his brother, W. P.  He could not stay away from town however when the 138th was on parade.

 

Mrs. HEASLEY, wife of Dr ?? of ?? has lately undergone a successful appendicitis in St. Louis as has also Mrs. ?? JARVIS of Big River.

 

~ALL OVER JEFFERSON~ 

NEWS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY.

 

Louis J. ROESCH the good looking bachelor cashier of the Bank of Maxville and Dr. G. W. SIEVING of the same place, were Hillsboro visitors yesterday.

 

Medames A. MUMMERT and Robert COXWELL of DeSoto and J. H. REPPY of Hillsboro, were among the nearly 40 women from all over the state who attended the Bi-annual of the Federation of Women’s Clubs which met at the Planters of St. Louis last week.

 

Capt. John F. ACKLEY who came home to attend the funeral of his father James A. ACKLEY of Hematite left last week for San Diego Cal., to his post of duty. His sister Miss Madie and other friends accompanied him as far as St. Louis.

 

Benjamin BRADY of Muscatine, Iowa and Helen PARSONS of Herculaneum were married by Judge MILLER yesterday. Norman HENRY and his wife and Mrs. L. H. INMAN came over to see the couple thru the first and easiest stage of matrimony.

 

Miss Theresa BURGESS, Chairman for the county for the Woman’s division of the Liberty Loan organization has reported to Mrs. J. H. REPPY the district chairman, that the sales for the county by the woman’s division amounts to $120,550 up to the last report Sales Director JARVIS was not able to give the final figures but Jefferson County easily exceeded its quota.

 

Word has been received by relatives in this county from Theodore Donnell of Kansas of the death of his wife. Her sister, Mrs. Oscar OGLE of Festus and her cousin, George HARRISON of Bailey Station started Tuesday for Kansas. Mrs. DONNELL will be remembered as Miss Gertie HOSKINS of Hematite. Besides the husband and son and a daughter both married, survive.

 

Joseph GRACZACK and Miss Alice HERMANN of Maxville were married Tuesday morning in the church at Maxville Rev. C. H. SCHEFERS officiating. Louis ROESCH and Miss Elizabeth GUTTEING were the attendants of the bride and groom. Business in Maxville was about suspended during the time. A party accompanied the young folks to St. Louis where they were royally entertained by Mr. GUTTEING. When the young folks arrived at Maxville they found their home generously decorated by enterprising friends. Rice, old shoes, and all sorts of emblems of good luck were there. The young folks are of Maxville’s chosen people and we wish them every joy.

 

~FOUR RIDGE ITEMS~

 

Farmers are busy plowing for corn, with the inclement weather delaying it somewhat.

 

Casper RIEBOLD of Rock Creek was up this way driving a new Chevrolet. We have been informed that his girl lives quite a distance from his place which probably accounts for the car.

 

William GILLMAN better known as ?  is working up town.

 

The recent frost did considerable damage to the strawberries and other small fruits.

 

Four Ridge was well represented at the Red Cross entertainment at Antonia, the whole program was rendered without a hitch.

 

Martin LINHORST of Sandy visited her sister Mrs. Chas BAUMBACK Jr, late ---.

 

A large number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Frank DANNEMAN last Sunday to celebrate the return from overseas of his son Frank.

 

Chas BAUMBACK Sr. visited his sister, Mrs. August NOLLMAN of High Ridge recently.

 

The Four Ridge team traveled to Kimmswick Sunday to play their first game of the season. They defeated Kimmswick by the score of 8 to 7. Here is hoping they keep up the good work.

 

            ~NOTICE CONTRACT LETTING~

Notice is hereby given that I will on Monday, May 26th, 1919 at the site of said work, receive bids at public outcry, for the erection of the concrete retaining wall to be built at the cement culvert on the Lemay Ferry road between Breezy Heights and Otto HOOGE’s said retaining wall to contain about eleven cubic yards of concrete. Plans and specifications will be presented at the letting. The County Court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Theodore HURTGEN, Highway Engineer

 

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~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Theodore EMHT Executor of the estate of John EMHT dec., will make final settlement of his accounts with said estate as such executor at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County Missouri, to be begun and holding in Hillsboro is said county on the 5th day of May, 1919

Theodore EMHT, Executor

 

 

~COUNTY COURT~

Frank Dietrich County Treasurer presented settlement as follows:

Co. Rev Warrants redeemed  - - - - - - - - - - - $12,813:26

Co. Rev Jury Serip - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     226:55

Co. Rev Steno Serip - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     171:09

                                                                         $13,210:90

Rd Con war, redeemed - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   12,573:05

Rd & Brdg - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     4,207:99

Permanent Rd - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     465:98

Rd. Dist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  2,936:04

Int. on bonds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  11,471:50

Witness Fee Fund   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   1,090:70

Highway Com Serip - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -       148:85

De Soto Spec Rd Dist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   9,363:91

Festus Spec Rd Dist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5,538:16

Kimmswick Spec Rd Dist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,607:19

Hillsboro Spec Rd Dist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    764:07

     Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 64,488:34

Accounts allowed as follows: -

Chas J. WHITE, sal for Apr. - - - - - - - - - - - -      208:33

G. W. GASCHE, fee frm Co., - - - - - - - - - - -      214:91

G. W. GASCHE, pst exp drey etc. - - - - - - - -        38:22

Wm WINDES Rh Tow & Fes rd - - - - - - - - -      376:85

C. BRUZEK d dist no 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -      202:30

W. H. STRAHER rd dist no 9 - - - - - - - - - - -      144:68

F. DIETRICH, sal fr Apr. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   125:00

J. G. BERKELEY, prob officer - - - - - - - - - - -     50:00

W. EVANS, sal for Apr - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   165:67

W. EVANS postage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -        8:60

B. FRAZIER, sal for April - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     50:00

T. HURTGEN, high engr sal Apr - - - - - - - - -    166:67

T. HURTGET stat - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -       11:91

H. SIEMER, sal for Apr. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -      50:00

J. HUBELI janitor, sal fr Apr. - - - - - - - - - - - -     90:00

M. WYNN sup Co farm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     36:00

J. W. BITTICK sup Co Farm - - - - - - - - - - - -      50:80

J. KEISKER, appr tuber cows - - - - - - - - - - - -       2:00

J. WIBBLE, same - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -       2:00

J. CIHAK, same - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -       2:00

G. D. BARNARD & Co. stat - - - - - - - - - - - - -  108:53

Hospital No. 1 bd Co. patients - - - - - - - - - - - -  115:00

De Soto Dairy Ice & Sup Co. - - - - - - - - - - - - -      7:81

LEVISON & BLYTHE & Co. stat - - - - - - - - -       1:32

J. HELLER, Sup Co. House - - - - - - - - - - - - - -      9:56

HAMEL Hdw Co., C. H. & J. sup - - - - - - - - - -      3:65

R. B. WILSON, sal fr Apr. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  175:00

R. B. WILSON trav expenses - - - - - - - - - - - - -    42.39

R. B. WILSON, postage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   15:25

Walther COUCH Mere Co., sup - - - - - - - - - - -     66:90

Frank DANNEMAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    84:95

Ed PRESSLEY, care Pauper - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    30:00

St. Joe Lead C Sup fr sml pox fmi - - - - - - - - - -      5:20

KUEFFEL & ESSER, sup fr eng - - - - - - - - - - -   11:10

R. A. MARSDEN, sup Co Frm - - - - - - - - - - - - 106:76

R. A. MARSDEN, sup C. H.  & J. - - - - - - - - - -   21:37

J. W. ECKLE, sup C. H. & J. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  13:40

St. Louis Bindery Co., stat - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29:88

J. W. BEALL, stat - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  4:50

De Soto Laundry Co, laun fr J - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  5:18

Chicago Flag Co, service flag - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13:75

Mo. Prison Bd., Mo Ref school - - - - - - - - - - - - 205:01

New Era Pub. Co., pub & stat - - - - - - - - - - - - - 168:00

J. WEBER rd dist no 3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    24:10

F. P. BOEMLER, rd dist no 4 - - - - - - - - - - - -    302:43

W. REDECKER rd dist no 12 - - - - - - - - - - - - -   83:75

J. S. SARGENT rd dist no - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    41:40

F. DANNEMAN rd dist no 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - -    54:20

F. HUSKEY rd dist no 14- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    16:00

H. SPRINGMEYER, rd dist no 16 - - - - - - - - - -   71:50

T. R. EOFF, rd dist no 17 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 179:02

T. S. JACKSON, rd dist no 25 - - - - - - - - - - - -       6:75

F. DIETRICH, inquests - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    20:58

P BAUMGARTH, rd dist no 6 - - - - - - - - - - - -     58:10

E. H. STEINBACH, rd dist 11 - - - - - - - - - - - -    165:25

W. W. THOMPSON, rd dist 15 - - - - - - - - - - - -    68:00

L. WIBBLE, rd dist 21 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    58:00

BLACKMAR Post Pice Co, tiling - - - - - - - - - -     31:22

J. H. HOPSON, Sal &Mileage - - - - - - - - - - - - -    10:80

L. H. BRUNS, sal & mile - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     11:30

Steve COLE sal & mileage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     12:00

C RICHARDSON, rd dist no 22 - - - - - - - - - - -    115:40

Mrs. HODGE, poor per temp relief - - - - - - - - - -    10:00

J F. WALTHER, sup poor per. - - - - - - - - - - - - -    12:00

Tri City Independent, stat - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -       4:50

St Louis Bindery Co., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    14:00

F P BOEMLER, rd dist no 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   36:00

J H HOPSON, sal B or E. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     5:00

L H BRUNS, same - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -      5:00

Steve COLE, same - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -      5:00

H. W. HARRIS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -       5:00

Road Construction Accounts allowed:

R. F. POLITTE, brdg lum Vineland - - - - - - - - - - 412:80  

C. A. BOUZEK, brdg lum - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    27:64

A. W. MORSE imp rd - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   42:30

HAMEL M. C. sup DeSoto & King - - - - - - - - - -   17:17

H. SPRINGMTYER Cedar & Ditt rd - - - - - - - - -     5:00

T. HURTGEN, drey rd sup. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    2:75

A. E. STOCKING, DeSoto & Rich rd. - - - - - - - -   28:50

T. L. DAPRON, Vine & Black rd. - - - - - - - - - - -   52:80

J. Dugan PLATT A Farm. Rd - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   25:00

M. E. MCMULLIN, DeSoto & Vic. Rd - - - - - - - - 308.25

W. DIERKS Ant. & BARNHART rd - - - - - - - - -   25:?9

 

Petition of Albert for private road approved and H. H. Weaver E BLACKWELL and Theodore HURTGEN appointed to mark out said road and assess damages to land owner.

 

Petition of W. WEGMAN for private road approved and Theodore FRIEDMEYER, Julius FRIEDMEYER and HENRY P. BAUER appointed to mark out said road and assess damages.

 

Petition of John FRANK for private road approved and Wm. VERNBERG J. KREINHADEL and Theodore HURTGEN appointed to mark out the road and assess damages.

 

Petition of Frank HUSKEY and others for change of Hillsboro, Belews Creek and Morse Mill road approved and engineer ordered to survey cost of opening road $100 to be paid by county.

 

Petition of Alois ZELTNER for change of Zion Church and Jarvis road taken up and testimony heard and continued to June 2nd.

 

Engineer ordered to survey Hillsboro and Festus road from West line of Joachim Township to west line of Festus Special road District make plans and specifications for improving same and an estimate on cost and report.

 

Report of Commissioners in John T. BECKER private road approved and road ordered opened.

 

Bank of Hillsboro and Jefferson Trust Company designated as county depositories for a term of two years, each to have one half of county funds and to pay 2 ½ per cent on deposits.

 

Account of City of DeSoto for cost Mart LANHAM case rejected.

 

County pension warrants ordered drawn as per list.

 

Engineer ordered to advertise for bids for building retaining wall at small bridge south of Breezy Heights on Le May Ferry Road.

 

John GLOZESKI ordered stricken off County pension list.

 

Inquest proceedings on body of Wm. HAGERMAN approved and fee bill of $20.58 ordered certified to Treasurer for payment.

 

Dramshop license granted as follows: John LEBOUBE, Festus renewal, J. A. KOHLER, Antonia new.

 

Mrs. Minnie DIETRICH granted permission to take up for identification dead body buried near Sulphur Springs and rebury same.

 

Petite jury scrip certificates issued February adjourned term the sum of $188.15 approved.

 

Frank HERMAN granted School land loan of $775.00.

 

Circuit Clerk filed report of fees collected during the month of April 1919 in sum of $9.55 approved.

 

Circuit Clerk filed report of fee earned during April in sum of $119.50 Collections $6.00 approved.

 

Engineer ordered to examine crossing of LaBarque creek at Richardson place on Catawissa road where concrete culvert has been damaged, make estimate on cost of repairing or rebuilding same and report.

 

Mrs. Rosa STEWART ordered sent to State tuberculosis sanatorium as a County patient.

 

Court adjourned till Monday, June 2, 1919. Board of Equalization and Appeals to same date.

 

~For Sale~

One good work horse five years old.  Sixteen heads high.  Edw. J. STANGLEIN, Horine, MO.

 

~CIRCUIT COURT~

 

Frank B. CLARK, Carl D. CLARK, Harris JOHNSTON, C. F. NEUMAN and Conrad STRAKER sworn in to summoning jurors.

 

State vs. Fred DINSE, cont by agreement.

 

State vs L. E. THOMAS Nolle PROSEQUI.

 

Aston LEICHT vs J. BUFKA, et al. Deft granted leave to file pleading on or before May 19, 1919.

 

W. T. MADISON and Fred MATHES, J. BURGAN, A. W. NEES, R. S. MUSE, W. P. GRAHAM and Ed LEWIS excused from service on jury.

 

Edgar REPPY vs Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. Plaintiff takes voluntarily non suit.

 

Edward BONACKER vs Ernest BONACKER. Deft granted leave on or before the first day of next term.

 

W. H. CADWALLADER vs Alice MCGANNON. Contd to Sept term and set for trial as case 7.

 

Homa H. WEAVER, appointed foreman of the grand jury by the court and Chas H. EDINGER was elected clerk by the grand jury.

 

Anna B. LABEAUME, vs Michael Chas LABEAUME.. Motion for alimony filed.

 

Bertha I. ELSMAN vs William ELSMAN. Motion for alimony.

 

Jennie GRAY vs C. F. JENNINGS. judgement $187.50 by agreement.

 

Edward JONES continued on parole.

 

State vs Elmer GORDON. Plea of not guilty and fine $100:

 

State vs Rupert SCRATCHFIELD. nolle prose.

 

State vs Stanton MAXWELL. nolle prose.

 

F. DIETRICH vs R. B. JONES et al. cont by agreement

 

Fred WALTON vs M. R. & B. T. Ry Co. Judgment for plaintiff $75:00 and satisfaction entered.

 

Bettie COLEMAN vs St. Joe Lead Co. Motion for new trial over ruled and appeal granted.

 

F. J. SIEVERS and Ben REHM excused from service on grand jury.

 

J. E. WAGGENER and Oscar EDWARDS placed on grand jury.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Chas J. SIEDLER, administrator of the estate of Henry MARX Sr., dec., will make final settlement of his accounts with said estate as such administrator at the next term of Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro, in said county on the 26th day of May, 1919. Chas J. SIEDLE Administrator

 

 

~SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER SCHOOL FUND MORTGAGE~

Whereas Thomas F. CLOVER and Eva CLOVER his wife, by their certain mortgage dated September 9, 1914 recorded in the Recorder’s office of Jefferson County Missouri, in Book 35 at page 118, conveyed to Jefferson County the following described real estate situate, lying and being is said Jefferson County, Missouri, to-wit: -

 

The west half of lots numbered one (1) and two (2), the northwest quarter of section two (2), township forty (40), Range three (3) east, containing one hundred and 26-100 (100:26) acres also lot number two (2) of the northwest quarter of section number one (1) in township number forty (40), Range three (3) east containing one hundred two and 4-100 (100:04) acres, after deducting five and ¼ (5 ¼) acres. Also all of the southeast factional quarter cast of Big River, in section number thirty four (34), township number forty one (41), range three (3) east, containing forty one and 11-100 (41:11) acres. Also all of lots number one (1) and two (2) of the northeast quarter of section number three (3), township forty (40), range three (3) east described as follows; beginning at the corner of Isaac E. POUND’S land on east bank of Big River, thence east with said POUND’S land to the east line of section number three (3) thence north of the northeast corner of section number three (3), thence west to Big River thence up Big River to place of beginning.

 

Upon the express condition that the said Thomas F. CLOVER and Eva CLOVER his wife and their sureties. Ferd GASCHE and Michael CLOVER, should well and truly pay off and discharge the school fund bond secured by said mortgage and there fully set forth and described and whereas the County Court of Jefferson County, Missouri, by an order entered of record in said court on the 7th day of April 1919, doth find that default has been made in the payment of said bond and that said Thomas F. CLOVER and Ed CLOVER, his wife are indebted to said county for the use of school Townships of said county in the sum of Two thousand eight hundred fifty and 23-100 ($2,850.23) dollars and entered judgment for said sum against said principal and sureties and ordered and directed that said mortgaged real estate be sold to satisfy the same.

 

Now therefore, I, Frank B. CLARK, sheriff of Jefferson County Missouri by virtue and authority of the aforesaid judgment and order of sale, a certified copy whereof duly made out by the clerk of said court, dated April 7, 1919 and to me the undersigned sheriff delivered April 14, 1919, will sell the above described mortgaged premises at public outery to the highest bidder for sale.

 

SATURDAY MAY 31st 1919 at the front door of the Court House of said Jefferson County, Missouri between the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon and five o’clock in the afternoon of said day and during the setting of the Circuit Court of said county to satisfy said mortgage debt and the expenses hereof. Frank B. CLARK, SHERIFF.

 

~First New England White Child.~

November 20 is the anniversary of the birth of Peregrine WHITE, the first English child born in New England. He was born aboard the Mayflower in Plymouth harbor. After his father’s death his mother married Gov. Edward WINSLOW, the first marriage to New England.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Margaret M. & M. E. BYRD executers of the estate of G. W. BYRD, dec., will make final settlement of their accounts with said estate as said executors at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro, in said county on the 9th day of May, 1919. Mrs. Margaret M. & E. E. BYRD

 

 

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~HILLSBORO ITEMS~

 

John HELLER, and Doc MOCKBEE went out Friday to see the parade of the 138th but failed to see it.

 

Brill, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. WILSON, while playing in the cemetery on last Saturday, fell and broke his leg just above the ankle. Dr. MOCKBEE. was called and set the limb and Brill, who is about 9 years old is doing surely as well as a very busy boy can be who has to keep still.

 

Judge MILLER and family went to St. Louis Thursday to be on hand for the .parade of the 138th Inf. Harry MILLER, Judge MILLER’s son was with the 138th and was in the parade. The Judge his family were able to greet him. Harry arrived home yesterday morning and the Judge and his good wife invite all . friends who want to see the boy, to come to the MILLER residence Sunday afternoon.

 

~ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE~

Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of BERTHA TUCKER dec, are granted to the undersigned, on the fifth day of December A. D. 1918, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County Missouri. All persons having claims against said Estate are required to exhibit them for allowance to the Administrator within six months after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of said estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of this publication, they shall be forever barred. Richard FRANCIS, Administrator (SEAL) Attested: J. P. MILLER, Judge of Probate.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL STATEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned John G. BRUNS, administrator of the estate of Mary Adeline CAVNESS, dec., will make final settlement of his accounts with said estate, such administrator at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro, in said county on the 26th day of May, 1919. John G. BRUNS, administrator.

 

~ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE~

Notice is hereby given, that Letters of administration on the estate of, William F. LUEDEMANN, dec., were granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of April 1919, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowance to the Administrator within six months after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of said estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of this publication they shall be forever barred. Clara LUEDEMANN, Administratrix, (SEAL) Attested: J. P. MILLER, Judge of Probate.

 

~The Mocking Bird.~

The mocking bird is a native of America and the West Indies and is remarkable for its vocal powers and for its faculty for its vocal powers and for its faculty for imitating other birds as well as different sounds which it hears. Its voice is full and musical, and capable of modulation from the clear tone of the wood thrush to the scream of the eagle.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Charles J. SIEDLER, administrator of the estate of John HOESBACHER accounts with said estate as such administrator at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri to begun and holden at Hillsboro, in said county on the 26th day of May, 1919. Chas J. SIEDLER, administrator.

 

~Fish You Cannot Eat.~

While there are many varieties and great quantities of curious fish in the abysmal depths of the ocean (none have been traveled up from depths of three miles and more), none of these are eatable. The limit to which fish fit for feed is found is 1,600 feet.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the estate of JOHN G. BRUSE, Administrator of the estate of Charles MILLER, dec, will make final settlement of his accounts with said estate of such administrator at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro in said county on the 26th day of May 1919. John G. BRUSE, administrator.

 

~ANTONIA ITEMS~

 

The Antonia School closed the 2nd of May with a large attendance. Our teacher, Miss A. REITER was well liked by all and we hope to see her back again next season. The teacher also awarded prizes for some of her pupils which were well appreciated.

 

Mr. Wm. H. STRAHER motored to St. Louis last Sunday and spent the week with her sister Mrs. John SCHWALBERT.

 

Quite a few of our young folks took in the dance at Mr. BOEMLER’S last Saturday night and all reported a good time. They all enjoyed the St. Louis band for they sure made good music.

 

The STRAHER brothers are nearly thru sawing at Frank BOLLEFER’S.

 

Mr. George SCHNEIDER finished sawing the past week at Mr. George MARTIN’S and is going to GILLMAN’S for his next job.

 

We understand the Four Ridge ball team will have a game with Herculaneum team next Sunday, here’s wishing them luck.

 

Mr. Arthur HUCKEY/(HUCKIE) and Miss Ada KOHLER were united in marriage last Sunday. We wish them the best of luck. Mr. Carl KLABLE had the honor of being the chauffeur for the wedding couple.

 

Mr. Ed DUNZING was home on a furlough for a few days.

 

Mr. Aubrey HUSKEY is home from France being discharged. He sure is wearing a proud smile since he has got back.

 

Our road boss was seen working the roads the past week. It seems like the rain has done quite a lot of damage to the roads.

 

Miss Ida KLABLE seems to be improving as she was seen out for a ride. We hope she will keep on improving.

 

Mr. Emil HELD and wife are the proud parents of a big son, being number two in the family.

 

The heart of a mouse, the soul of a louse, the brain of a lizard, the wiggle tailed gizzard. What more could that Seckman correspondent be for knocking on the Red Cross entertainment the past week.  The Red Cross Chapter sure had a large crowd at the entertainment and every one reported a good time. It was their first attempt and sure was a grand success.

 

Mrs. STIER formerly Mrs. KNEFF was buried at Antonia Sunday. She died in St. Louis May 9th. Mrs. STIER was 74 years old and was formerly a resident at Antonia but has resided in the city for the past six years. Rev. Hugo FREIDERICHS conducted the funeral services and the interment was at the Glaize Creek Cemetery.

 

Chas KOHLER is building a ministerial residence for the pastor of the Heads Creek Lutheran Church. It will be one of the finest buildings in the section and is built of tile and contains about 9 rooms.

 

Miss Ada KOHLER, daughter of Julius KOHLER of Antonia and Arthur HUCKIE were married last Sunday at the bride’s home. Rev. FREDRICH officiating. Only the family and a few friends were invited. We wish the young folks much joy.

 

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and for years it was supposed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly influenced by constitutional conditions and therefore required constitutional treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine, manufactured by F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional remedy, is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucus Surfaces of the System. One Hundred Dollars reward is offered for any case that Hall’s Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Druggists; Hall’s Facility Pills for constipation.

 

~OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY~

Circuit Judge - - - - - - - - - - - -  E. M. DEARING

Stenographer (official) - - - - -   C. T. JARVIS

Circuit Court begins Second Monday of January, May and September

Representative - - - - - - - - - - - Milton MOSS

Presiding Judge Co. Court - - -  J. H. HOPSON

Judge First District - - - - - - - -  L.H. BRUNS

Judge Second District - - - - - -  Steve COLE

County Court First Monday of each Month.

Probate Judge - - - - - - - - - - - -  J. P. MILLER

Probate Court Fourth Monday, February, May, August and November

Circuit Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W. E. EVANS

County Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - - -  G. W. ??

Recorder - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  W. G. R??

Collector - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  G.J. SEIDLER

Treasurer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Frank DIETRICH

Prosecuting Atty. - - - - - - - - -    O. J. WHITE

Assessor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   J. G. JOHNSON

Supt. of Schools - - - - - - - - - -    R.B.WILSON

Sheriff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    Frank CLARK

Surveyor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     Theodore HURTGEN

Public Administrator - - - - - -      J. G. ??

?? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Dr. K. W. JARVIS

?? Officer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    ?? ?? ??

 

~PROBATE COURT DOCKET~

Docket of cases in which settlements are due from Administrators, Executors Guardians and Curators, at the ensuing term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, to be held at the Court House in said county, commencing on the fourth (4) Monday of May, 1919.

 

Name of Estate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Adm., Ex., Guar or Cur. - - - - - - - - - - - - -  K of S.

MONDAY, May 26th, 1919 – First Day

BURGESS, Thomas B., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - T. L. BURGESS, Adm., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F. S.

BYRD, G. W. Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Margaret M. & R. E. BYRD, Ex’s - - - - - -  S. S.

BURRUS, Charles L., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P. S. TERRY, Adm., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

BUCKIE, Frank - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Esther BUCKIE, Exx., - - - - - - - - - - -Semi A. S.

BOLLHEIMER, J. M. Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Myrtle BOLLHEIMER, Admx - - - - - Semi A. S.

BARBY, William Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Albert BARBY, Adm., - - - - - - - - - -  Semi A. S.

CRETH, Timothy, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Charles C. ENGLAND, Adm., - - - - - Semi A. S.

CLARK, Fred S., Jr., a minor - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Fred Z. CLARK, Cur. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  A. S.

CAVENESS, Mary Adeline - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  John G. BUSS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     F. S.

CAMPBELL, Frances, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - -  J. E. HUSKEY, Adm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

DUDA, Anton, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Filomina DUDA, Exx. - - - - - - - - - - Semi   A. S.

EMHT, John, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Theodore EMHT, Ex. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -     F. S.

FRASER, David, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Margaret FRASER, Admx. - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

FUNK, Christina, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    William A. FUNK., Adm. - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

FUNK, Christina, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    William A. FUNK, Adm.  - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

FORREST, Frank Raymond, Dec’d - - - - - - - - -     W. J. A. SCHUBEL, Adm. - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

 

TUESDAY, MAY 27th, 1919 – SECOND DAY

GLORE, Susan, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   W. E. CROW, Adm. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

GUTHROEL, Bridget, Dec’d  - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Joseph GUTHROEL, Adm.,  - - - - - - - - - - -F. S.

GRUETER, John H., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jessie J. GRUETER, Exx. - - - - - - - - Semi. A. S.

GRUETER, Margaret, a minor, - - - - - - - - - - - -  Jessie J. GRUETER, crux. - - - - - - - - - - - -  A. S.

HAYS, Lucy, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E. S. COXWELL, Adm. - - - - - - - - - -Semi A. S.

HARVEY, Mary A., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Osland C. Harvey, Adm., - - - - - - - - - Semi A. S.

HOFFMAN, Emanuel, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E. C. EDGAR, Adm., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -F. S.

HOESBACHER, John, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Chas J. SIEDLER, adm. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F. S.

HUG, Stephen Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -William H. WITTLER, Ex., - - - - - - - - - - - -F. S.

JONES Minors, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Milton JONES Cur., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  A. S.

KAISER, Henry, Non Com., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wm. SCHWALBERT, Guar., - - - - - - - - -  A. S.

KLEINSCHMIDT, William, Dec’d., - - - - - - - - -  Wm. KLEINSCHMIDT, Jr., Ex., - - - -Semi A. S.

KOHR, Henry, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Frank KOHR, Ex., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

KROPALEFR, Rachael Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Alex MENDICA, Ex.,- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28TH., 1919 – THIRD DAY

MERGET, John, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - R. B. JONES, Adm.,  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

MARX Henry, Sr., Dec’d., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Chas J. SIEDLER, Adm., - - - - - - - - - - - - - F. S.

MEDLEY, A. G. Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Joseph GANNON, Ex., adm.,  - - - - - - - -     F. S.

MILLER, Charles, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    John G. BRUNS Adm., - - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

MAYE, John, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Elizabeth MAYE, Exx., - - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

MARTIN C. W. Dec’d., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Annie MARTIN Admx., - - - - - - - - - - - - - F. S.

MOSS Caroline, Insane - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  John G. BRUNS, Guar.,  - - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

MRAZ minors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Mary MRAZ, crux., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    A. S.

MAUPIN, Stanley a minor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W. W. MAUPIN, cur., - - - - - - - - - - - - -     A. S.

MCCREARY, F. E. & Edward G, minors - - - - - - - D. E. MCCREARY, cur., - - - - - - - - - - - - -A. S.

MCMULLIN Minors, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Archie MCMULLIN G & Cur - - - - - - - - -  A. S.

MCMULLIN, John T., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Marschel E. MCMULLIN Ex.,  - - - - Semi  A. S.

OSTER, Peter, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mary OSTER, Admx., - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

POLITTE, Narcis, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Clementine POLITTE, Exx., - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

QUINN, Kate, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charles QUINN, adm., - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

 

THURSDAY, MAY 29TH, 1919 – Fourth Day

RUMMELL, Fredrick, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Bertha RUMMELL, Exx., - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

ROGERS, Louisa, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  George ROGERS, Adm., - - - - - - - - - - - -    F. S.

ROGERS, William, a minor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Est of Louisa ROGERS – Cur., - - - - - - -      F. S.

RINEY, Georgina, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Ester Carr ATKINSON, Admx., - - -Semi    A. S.

RICHARDSON, minors, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   John G. BRUNS, Cur., - - - - - - - - - - - - -    A. S.

REED, Montry., a minor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   R. B. JONES G. & C. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    A. S.

STEGMAN, Emily C., insane now Dec’d - - - - - - -  John G. BRUNS, Guar., - - - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

SPROCK, Anton J., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   Katie SPROCK, Exx., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F. S.

SCHNURBUS, Fritz - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Paulina SCHNURBUS, Admx., - - - - - - - -  F. S.

SCHAELIEH, August, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Anna SCHAELIEH, Exx., - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

SCHMITT, Mathias, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  George SCHMITT, Ex., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - F. S.

SMITH, David E., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W. J. KNORPP, Adm., - - - - - - - - - -  Semi  A. S.

SONTAG, Susie M., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  W. W. TUCKER, Adm., - - - - - - - - - - - - -   F. S.

SHERMAN, Julian N., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Laura SHERMAN, Admx., - - - - - - - -Semi A. S.

VOGT, John Sr., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - George & Jacob VOGT, Ex’s - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

 

(Note: Friday is not listed – per transcriber)

 

SATURDAY, MAY 31ST., 1919 Fifth Day

WILLM, Anna H., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - David F. WILLM., Ex., - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

WILLIAMS, Sarah Ann., Dec’d  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C. G. STEWART, Ex.,- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

WOOD, James R., Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Norwilda WOOD, Admx., - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

WAITE, Belle, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  G. M. Schook, Admx., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  F. S.

WILLIAMS, Lawrence a minor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -John HOLALAN, Cur., - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  A. S.

WARNE, Minors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -H. R. SORGE, G & C., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A. S.

ZERNIECK, Frank, Dec’d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Frank SERNICEK, Jr., Ex., - - - - - - - - - - -  A. S.

                  State of Missouri,     SS: County of Jefferson,)

                      I, Anna MILLER, Clerk of the Probate Court, in and for said County, hereby certify that the                    

                      above is a true copy of the original Probate Court Doc Et, as the same appears on record in

                      my office.

                     WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of said court. Done at office in Hillsboro, Missouri, this  

                      21st day of April 1919. Anna MILLER, Clerk of the Probate Court.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Mrs. Katie SPROCK Executrix of the estate of Anton J. SPROCK, dec., will make final settlement of her accounts with said estate as such executrix, at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro, in said County on the 26th, day of May 1919. Mrs. Katie SPROCK, Executrix.

 

~Fjord and Farewell~

The word “fjord” comes from the old Norse survives in the modern words “firth” and “frith,” is connected with the English “fare,” meaning to travel, and used in the word “farewell,” and meant, most probably, in the first instance, says the author of “Norwegian Pictures,” water safe for navigation on account of its sheltered position.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned W. J. A. SCHUBEL, administrator of the estate of Frank Raymond FORREST, dec., will make final settlement of his accounts with said estate as such administrator at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro, in said county on the 26th, day of May, 1919 W. J. A. SCHUBEL, administrator.

 

~Lower News~

“Here are a dozen eggs.”

“What for?”

“I owe you a dozen. Don’t you remember, I borrowed a dozen from you in February?”

“Yes, and I also remember that eggs were 80 cents a dozen then.”

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Elizabeth MAYS, executor of the estate of John MAYS, Dec., will make final a settlement of his account with said estate as such administrator at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson county, Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro of said county on the 26th day of May 1919, Elizabeth MAYS, Administrator.

 

~PUBLIC SALE~

The undersigned will sell at public auction at the Dr. ELDER’S farm at Ware Mo., on SATURDAY MAY 17, 1919 the following property: -

One corn crusher, 1 disc cultivator, used one season; 1 manure spreader, used one season; one 11-inch breaking plow used three months; 1 sleigh and bells, lot of pitchforks, manure forks, shovels and picks; single set buggy harness, 1 double set work harness, 1 lady’s stride saddle, 1 new side saddle, some halters and bridles, 1 crosscut saw, 1 1917-model ford touring car, electric lights and starter; 2 mules, 1 saddle mare, 5 extra fine Jersey milch cows, all heavy milkers; 1 Jersey yearling calf, 1 stock cow, 1 extra fine thorobred Chester White sow, will farrow about July 1; about 8 tons alfalfa and red clover, 1 250 egg incubator, good as new, used one season; 2 lampheated brooders, 6 dozen Mason jars, quarts; 2 dozen Mason jars, half gallon; lots of jelly glasses, 1 Quick Meal 6 cap cook stove, good as new; 1 Edison Diamond Point Phonograph, used two years, lots of latest records, both Edison and Victor; Victor attachment with Edison machine; 1 DeLeval cream separator, used 18 months, good as new; two gallon cream case, lots of other household and kitchen furniture too numerous to mention.

SALE BEGINS AT 10 A.M.

Terms of Sale: - All sums under $10 cash; on some over $10 a credit of 12 months will be given on breakable notes bearing 8 percent interest from date. Reason for selling – I have sold my farm. Mrs. G. W. ELDERS. Geo. Russell, Auctioneer. R. R. JONES, Clerk.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned G. M. SCHOOK, administrator of the estate of Belle WAITE, dec., will make final settlement of his account with said estate by said administrator of the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro of said county on the 26th day of May 1919. S. M. SCHUCK, Administrator.

 

~FOR SALE~

1 good fresh cow with calf, a good milker. Chas. STEIDLE, Hillsboro, MO Rt. 1 Box 12.

 

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~NOTICE JEFFERSON COUNTY HOME BUREAU~

Notice is hereby given to all members of the Jefferson County Home Bureau that the 1st annual meeting of this organization will be held in Hillsboro Saturday, May 10th, 1919 at 2 p.m. for the purpose of electing officers and transacting other important business. The chairman of the various community committees composing the County Home Economics Council are called to attend a session at 10 a.m. at the above mentioned place and date, in conjunction with the regular monthly meeting of the executive committee and Home Demonstration Agent. The State Leader is expected to be present and a full attendance is earnestly requested. (Mrs.) Lily BOOTH, President.

 

~SECKMAN ITEMS~

 

As I didn’t see anything in last week’s paper, I thot I would let the people know that Seckman is still in the same place.

 

The ball at J. P. BOEMLER’S hall Saturday was a grand success.

 

A few young folks from here took in the entertainment at LEIGHT’S Sunday night. Emil ROESCH, our poplar young sport also took in the dance. Emil says the dance was alright but the right girl wasn’t there so he didn’t enjoy it very much.

 

Some young gentleman around here received a pair of shoe strings by mail from a lady friend in St. Louis, the merchants out here have run out.

 

Well boys next Sunday night May 18 is the big night at Seckman. There will be a grand ball in the Seckman M. W. A. Hall given by D. C. HAFNER, H. H. MOTTERT and Wm. J. FREDERITZ, this means a big time, so everybody be sure and come out.

 

~EXECUTOR’S NOTICE ~

Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary on the estate of JAMES W. BOWMAN, Dec., were granted to the undersigned on the 24th day of April, 1919, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowance to the executor within six months after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of the last insertion of the publication of this notice, they shall be forever barred. Joseph C. BOWMAN, Executor. (SEAL) Attest: J. P. MILLER, Judge of Probate. 18-4ti

 

~Odd Foods~

Lizards and alligators are the latest propositions in the way of food variety. They do not seem very alluring in the United States appetites, yet lizards have been extremely popular in the Bahama Islands and Florida alligators have a reputation of being quite delicious.

 

~ANNOUNCEMENT OF TOWNSHIP DECLAMATORY CONTEST~

For the REPPY and DUNNIGAN Medals.

The preliminary contest to select two contestants for the final County contest, for the RIPPY and DUNNIAN Medals will be held at Horine Friday night Mar. 16. A good entertainment will be held in this connection and an enjoyable evening will be spent by those present. Everybody welcome. R. B. WILSON, County Supt.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Paulina SCHNURBUS Administratrix, of the estate of Franz SCHNURBUS Dec., will make final settlement of her accounts with said estate as such administratrix at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro in said county on the 26th day of May 1919. Paulina SCHNURBUS, Administratrix.

 

~Some Velocities~

When the temperature is 32 degrees, sound travels 1,000 feet a second and one additional foot a second for each additional degree of temperature. Electricity over a wire where there is no resistance travels 192,924 miles a second.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Anna SCHAELICH, executorix of the estate of August SCHAELICH. Dec., will make final settlement of her accounts with said estate as such executor at the next term of the Probate court of Jefferson County. Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro, in said county on the 26th day of May, 1919.  Anna SCHAELICH, executorix.

 

~Snake Story.~

A species of viper (Viper macropa) from Bosnia, about 18 inches in length, seems to feed exclusively on grasshoppers. An interesting point about this little snake is that, although poisonous, it may be handled with impunity. If teased, it may hiss and snap, but never bites unless seriously hurt.

 

~NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT~

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Frank KOHR, Executor, of the estate of Henry KOHR dec., will make final settlement of his accounts with said estate as such executor at the next term of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri to be begun and holden at Hillsboro, in said county on the 26th day of May, 1919. Frank KOHR, Executor.

 

~EXECUTOR’S NOTICE~

Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary on the estate of FRANK E. SPILKER dec., were granted to the undersigned on the 12th day of May 1919, by the Probate Court, of Jefferson County, Missouri. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowance to the executor within six months after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of the last insertion of the publication of this notice, they shall be forever barred. Stella SPILKER, Executor. (SEAL) Attest: J. P. MILLER, Judge of Probate.

 

~MISSION FESTIVAL~

The Evangelical Lutheran church 2 miles north of Pevely, Mo., will celebrate their annual Mission Festival on Sunday, May 25th, services 10:30 a.m. by the Rev. Richard KRETZSCHMAR of St. Louis, Mo. A hearty welcome extended to everybody to attend. Bring your basket dinner with you, and enjoy a pleasant day. Refreshments will be served on the grounds. Coffee free. Committee.

 

~ANNOUNCEMENT~

The annual Commencement of the County Schools will be held at DeSoto Thursday June 5th at the Jefferson Theater. Lieut. Alison REPPY just from France will deliver the graduating address. The program will begin at 10:30. Everybody welcome.  R. B. WILSON, County Supt.

 

~EXECUTOR’S NOTICE~

Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary on the estate of JOHN OTT, Dec., were granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of May 1919, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Missouri. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowance to the Executor within six months after the date of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of the last insertion of the publication of this notice they shall be forever barred. Joseph OTT, Executor. (SEAL) Attest: J. P. MILLER, Judge of Probate.

 

~CEDAR HILL ITEMS~

 

Here we are again still on the map Farmers are busy planting corn now.

 

Have had some fine rains after the drought.

 

We have had some heavy frosts and fruit all seems to be killed.

 

Mrs. E. A. STOVESAND has returned from the bedside of her son Herbert in Texas and reports him on the road to recovery and hopes to have him home again before long.

 

A revival meeting is being held this week at the Liberty church near Dittmer by Rev. C. H. HALLEY.

 

Mr. and Mrs. HIRWEEK and son of St. Louis are visiting Gus MCKEE and family this week. Grandpa and grandma MCKEE are very proud of their little grandson.

 

The Cedar Hill Baptist church will give an ice cream social May 24th at the Cedar Hill church. Everybody invited.

 

~REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS~

 

Mayor P. BOYER to W. P. GRAHAM, $300 S W quarter of S E quarter of 4-39-3.

 

M AUSTIN and E CHURCH & husb, J. CHURCH to P BONVARLET, lot 9 of Kimmswick sub $2.15 cash & deed of trust for $335:

 

L. F. DEMNING to H W HAMEL $200 ½ lot 1 & 2 blk 6 of DAVIS add to De Soto.

 

R. BAMICHTER, to -oss P WASHBURN $1000; All in 9-40-4

 

V E ODELL to Richard FRANCIS $3000: lots 1, 2, 3, of lot 8 in blk 17 in Here.

 

Lafayette WELCH to Geo GANSNER $1:00 10 a. of N W quarter 12-39-6.

 

Fred L. BAUMAN to Frank X. HUBER $1350: lot 8 blk 7 of R E. MOORE’s 3rd add to Festus.

 

J W WATT to John OTT and wife $1000: lots 9, 10 blk I Rath & Don add DeSoto.

 

Martin LUEDTKE & wife to J W ?att $1000: lots 19, 20 blk 1 Rath. & Don add DeSoto.

 

E E ALDERSON to C PONZAR, plat of ground 125 x 125 ft blk 26 DeSoto $725.

 

C PONZAR to W H MOUNTFORD plat of ground 125 ft x 125 ct blk: DeSoto $1200:

 

Annie C. HALE to Conal IDAHO, $150: lots 5, 6, 7, & 8 glk 115 DeSoto.

 

J. G. BERKLEY & wife to Bud RUSAN lots 24, 25 blk 3 S.L. BOYNE’s 2nd add DeSoto $250:

 

E. F. CORDIA & E ? to Potosi Die & Lumber Co. S pt. of lot 1 N E quarter 3-38-4 $1000.

 

Walter J. HILL to Edward FAENGER N E quar. S E quar. of 27-40-5 30 a $100.

 

G L MALLERY to Wm Riley TODD $1:00 trust of land is bik 16 DeSoto.

 

J. M. HUSKEY daughter of R. SMITH to Hugh E. SMITH $2000; S fri 1/2 of S E fri quar. of sec 12 & N E fri quar. of N E fri quar Sec. 13-41-4       .

 

~DE SOTO ITEMS~

 

Mrs. Theresa KLEINSCHMIDT and family of Hillsboro were shopping in DeSoto Monday morning.

 

Mrs. H. E. ZORN went to St. Louis last week and is quite ill at a hospital in that city. Dr. and daughter Miss Marian went to St. Louis to see her Sunday.

 

Mrs. James CARLEY was called to Alton, Ill., last week on account of the illness of her aunt.

 

Loyd YOUNG has a new body for his Ford automobile.

 

Mrs. George MAHN will entertain the Thursday Club Thursday afternoon.

 

Mr. DICKERMAN is improving his property on Miller Street by adding a new porch and reception hall.

 

Mrs. Lynn DEADERICH departed Monday for Beloit Mich., to join her husband who has been there for several weeks.

 

Dr. ATWOOD of St. Louis had charge of the evening services at the Congregation church Sunday.

 

A large number of our citizens are courting in Hillsboro this week.

 

The executive committee of the Red Cross chapter of Jefferson County met at Hillsboro Sunday.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur MORSE went to Festus Sunday afternoon to see her mother Mrs. G. BYRD.

 

O. S. EDWARDS has business in Hillsboro Monday.

 

The men who belong to the Catholic Church went in a body to bid the priest Father BYRNE, good-bye, who left last week to visit his old home in Ireland. A purse was presented to him in well chosen words by Father ROGERS assistant pastor. The gift was from the gentlemen present who wished him a safe and pleasant voyage.

 

The successful revival meeting at the Baptist church closed last week.

 

The recital by the pupils of Miss Grace HEARST was given Saturday evening at the K of P Hall and was a decided success.

 

The Mill & Elevator Co., will be built in DeSoto. The building place is to be selected by the board of directors at once and plans for beginning the elevator will be decided upon in the near future.

 

Quite a number of DeSotoites attended the celebration of the Golden wedding of Rev. Dr. STEEL and wife at Hillsboro Saturday afternoon.

 

Mrs. Hattie ALLEN entertained the Club Thursday night.

 

Mr. and Mrs. BLACK and small son of Silica were in DeSoto Thursday and Friday.

 

Mike STOKES of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday here with his wife.

 

Mrs. Will GOFF went to St. Louis to greet her son Dave who has returned from France.

 

It is reported that Mr. STROTHER has purchased Miss Bessie MORSE’s property on 3rd Street and will occupy it this week.

 

Mrs. WILLIAMS is entertaining her sister and two sons of Williamsville this week.

 

The Elks enjoyed a social meeting Friday night.

 

Mrs. Ben JEKYL and daughter Mrs. Albert EVENS of St. Louis visited Mrs. Mary FROMHOLD and family Thursday until Saturday.

 

Miss Adele STOCKING chapter met her Sunday School class at a picnic Tuesday afternoon.

 

Mrs. CRAWFORD arrived Monday from Silica for a few days stay in our town.

 

Mr. MEYERS who has been at the hospital all winter returned to DeSoto last week.

 

Mr. & Mrs. P. P. HINCHEY were in Hillsboro Saturday afternoon.

 

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. SMITH entertained relatives from Nobome Mo., last week.

 

The Child’s Welfare Ass’n. held its business meeting at Mrs. Robert COXWELL’S Wednesday of this week.

 

Mrs. Adam MUMMERT has returned from a few days stay in St. Louis.

 

An open competitive examination under the rules of the U. S. Civil Service Commission for the position of stationary fireman at the post-office building at DeSoto will be held here May 21st. at 9 a.m.

 

~MICKEY SAYS~

They may be some place where they do better job printing than what we do in this office, but I can’t find it on this map!

 

~EXECUTOR’S NOTICE~

Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary on the estate of ELIZABETH HAVERSTICK Dec., were granted to the undersigned on the 30th day of April 1919, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County Missouri. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowance to the executor within six months after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of the last term of the publication of this notice, they shall be forever barred. A. J. HAVERSTICK, Executor (SEAL) Attest: J. F. MILLER, Judge of Probate.

 

~ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE~

Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of JAMES A. ACKLEY, dec., were granted to be undersigned on the 2nd day of May 1919, by the Probate Court of Jefferson County Missouri. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowances to the Administrator within six months after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of said estate and if each such should be not established within one year from the date of this publication, they shall be forever barred.

Patrick H. ACKLEY, Administrator Assistant Amos MILLER Chief of Probate  (SEAL)

 

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[Ad] BANK OF KIMMSWICK, Kimmswick, Missouri. Capital - - - $10,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits - - - $10,000. C. H. GERALD, President, M. ZIEGLER, Vice-President, G. A. WENOM, Cashier. We invite you to open an account with us. Pass Books and Check Books given without charge, regardless of the amount of deposit. We pay 4 per cent on time deposits for one year, and 3 per cent a year for 6 months.

 

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[Ad] Peoples Bank of DeSoto. Capital and Surplus, $100,000.  Deposits, $600,000. We congratulate the loyal citizens of Jefferson County. Jefferson County’s Quota $514,500.00. We have exceeded our quota by almost, if not quite, $100,000.00. In your business needs we stand ready to serve you, with capital and resources exceeding the amount of the quota and oversubscription to the Fourth Loan. RESOURCES: Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars.

 

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[Ad] HOLEKAMP Lumber Co. If you want to build a house, a barn or any other kind of a building, and you will let us know, we will call on you with our plat books which will show buildings of all kinds, from the cheapest to the most expensive, with estimates of the approximate cost. We will furnish you complete plans by which to show the building: free of charge. YARDS – Afton, Kirkwood, Old Orchard, West Groves, Gratiot Station, St. Louis, Maple Wood, Planning Mill, Old Orchard

 

[Ad] Farm & Dairy Bank. Barnhart, Missouri. Solicit Your Checking Account, Savings Department, 3 percent. Certificates of Deposit, 12 months 4 percent. Officers: Wm. SCHMIDT, Prest.  J. M. STITES, V. Prest. G. O. JURY

 

[Ad] Gerald Milling Co. Proprietors of Kimmswick Roller Mills and Lumber. Gerald Milling Company, Kimmswick, Missouri.

 

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