what do you use to read the microfilm at home, or do you take it to a library? :o) Linda On Mar 2, 2005, at 11:52 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > > The Mo State Archives has a downloadable list of each Local Records > (Missouri Counties) microfilm record available. You can visit and > view microfilm at > their Research Room in person if you live in that area. > > _http://sos.state.mo.us/archives/resources/county/croll.asp_ > (http://sos.state.mo.us/archives/resources/county/croll.asp) > > I purchase for home use and have not had a problem with them. > > LaDonna Garner > List Mom [email protected]_ > (mailto:[email protected]) > > > > > ==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== > Jefferson County was organized December 8, 1818 (effective > January 1, 1819) from St. Louis and Ste. Genevieve counties > and was named for Thomas Jefferson. County Seat: Hillsboro, 63050. > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

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Hi Gary, You will want to visit the circuit court clerk at the court house and review the microfilm. Be sure to note the newspaper Circuit court dockets (agendas) printed frequently before, during, and after that time to follow the case to make it easier & quicker searching. Some of the original books may be housed at the Jefferson County History Center (Jefferson College Library), I don't have a list available but will note which ones next time I visit. If you can't visit, the MO State Archives sells the microfilm, they are not interlibrary loaned. In a message dated 3/1/2005 7:24:50 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: How do I research more about the lawsuit notice that was transcribed? LaDonna (S. E. Jefferson Co., Mo.)

This was William Jasper Adams. On page 11 of Howard Litton's book Tanglefoot, Volume 1(he is quoting from an article in "The Building Trades Journal, Volume 16, No. 6, St. Louis, MO, November 15, 1895 (Tanglefoot refers to Festus) "William Jasper Adams, Hotel - Mr. Adams is the pioneer hotel man in Festus as well as the first settler in town, in fact the city now occupies what at one time was Mr. Adam's farm. The present elegant building was erected in 1883 for this special purpose. He has been identified with the progress of Festus since its founding and has held various positions of trust, at present being collector for the city. He and his sons are also in the news and confectionary business. They carry a full and complete line of confectionary items, notions, toys, school supplies, cigars and tobacco. They have been in business since 1890." Later references to him in Mr. Litton's book say "W.J. Adams and Sallie A. Adams, his wife, were the proud parents of four children; Jasper, William, Esther and Beulah." "The next news item in the paper (Tri City Independent) dated December 5, 1919 stated that Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Adams and grandchildren bid Festus goodbye this day, departing for St. Louis where they would make their home. They had resided in Festus continuously for more than 48 years, arriving in 1871, at which time there were but 6 or 8 houses in all of Festus. Mr. Adams had driven a hack ever since arriving in Festus, meeting trains at Bailey Station before railroads touched the twin cities. On December 31, 1919, W.J. Adams returned to Festus on a short business trip. He wanted to sell his team of horses and his hack." Lisa Gendron www.geocities.com/[email protected]/ >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] >>>>Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:06 AM >>>>To: [email protected] >>>>Subject: mayor adams of festus >>>> >>>> >>>>does anyone have any info on the Adams who was mayor of >>>>Festus in the 1890's >>>>. What was his first name? or family? >>>>thanks- James Davis researching DAVIS &ADAMS >>>> >>>>______________________________ >>>>

I cannot tell you how to do internet research on a lawsuit, if that is what you mean. However, as a practicing lawyer I can tell you that a trip to the courthouse should reveal which officer (probably the court clerk) has the file. There should be an index and the file should still be available, either in reality or on microfilm. Of course I mean the courthouse for the county in which the lawsuit was filed. Hope this helps, Dan

I have never done this in missouri, but Illinois does have an archive, so hopefully Jeff Co will too. Good Luck!! On Mar 1, 2005, at 7:25 PM, Gary Null wrote: > How do I research more about the lawsuit notice that was transcribed? > ________________________________ > Jefferson County Record > May 11, 1911 > Volunteer Transcription Part 4 > > Post master Theo. WALTHER of DeSoto and his brother, Ferd WALTHER of > Indiana > were here Monday making the finals to the old lawsuit of Ferd WALTHER > vs. > William H. NULL. Mr. WALTHER won his suit for a note originally $478, > but now > amounts to $1064, minus some credits already paid. > _______________________________ > > Ferdinand WALTHER was married to Louisa C. (NULL) WALTHER. The William > H. NULL in this lawsuit has to be either Louisa's brother, Dr. William > H. NULL (b. March 19, 1849 d. November 29, 1929) or William's son, > Louisa's nephew, William H. NULL (b. February 1875 d. unk). > > Gary Null > Aurora, Colorado > > > ==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== > The townships of Jefferson County in the late 1880s: Big River, > Central, Joachim, Meramec, Plattin, Rock, and Valle. The > county seat, Hillsboro, is located in Central Township. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Don't know how helpful this is, but the Mo. St. Archives has a website of Mo. supreme court cases and it is searchable online. I was able to find an 1811 court case involving my ancester Hugh McCullough and for a small amount of money was able to get the complete court record of the case - very interesting reading. The Mo. Archives site is: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/judiciary/supremecourt/default.asp#search ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Null" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 6:25 PM Subject: [MOJEFFER] Researching Lawsuits? > How do I research more about the lawsuit notice that was transcribed? > ________________________________ > Jefferson County Record > May 11, 1911 > Volunteer Transcription Part 4 > > Post master Theo. WALTHER of DeSoto and his brother, Ferd WALTHER of > Indiana > were here Monday making the finals to the old lawsuit of Ferd WALTHER vs. > William H. NULL. Mr. WALTHER won his suit for a note originally $478, but > now > amounts to $1064, minus some credits already paid. > _______________________________ > > Ferdinand WALTHER was married to Louisa C. (NULL) WALTHER. The William H. > NULL in this lawsuit has to be either Louisa's brother, Dr. William H. > NULL (b. March 19, 1849 d. November 29, 1929) or William's son, Louisa's > nephew, William H. NULL (b. February 1875 d. unk). > > Gary Null > Aurora, Colorado > > > ==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== > The townships of Jefferson County in the late 1880s: Big River, > Central, Joachim, Meramec, Plattin, Rock, and Valle. The > county seat, Hillsboro, is located in Central Township. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

How do I research more about the lawsuit notice that was transcribed? ________________________________ Jefferson County Record May 11, 1911 Volunteer Transcription Part 4 Post master Theo. WALTHER of DeSoto and his brother, Ferd WALTHER of Indiana were here Monday making the finals to the old lawsuit of Ferd WALTHER vs. William H. NULL. Mr. WALTHER won his suit for a note originally $478, but now amounts to $1064, minus some credits already paid. _______________________________ Ferdinand WALTHER was married to Louisa C. (NULL) WALTHER. The William H. NULL in this lawsuit has to be either Louisa's brother, Dr. William H. NULL (b. March 19, 1849 d. November 29, 1929) or William's son, Louisa's nephew, William H. NULL (b. February 1875 d. unk). Gary Null Aurora, Colorado

John Null would be my great-great-great-grandfather His daughter Amanda married Dr. George W Elders and their eldest (Rosa Amanda) married John Thomas Tooloose their son ( John) married Della Whiteside whose son is my father. Any information on any of these people would be appreciated. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lloyd & Peggy <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 9:39 AM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] NULL - NULLE - NUELLE > NULL, JOHN W. - died Oct. 1905 at the age of 81. He married ELLEN STROUP > who preceeded him in dearh. He is survived by six children. Mrs. LOUISA > WALTHERS Mrs. AMANDA ELDERS(?), Mrs. LUCY ARNOLD and WESLEY, HENRY and > FRANK NULL. He lived most of his life in Hematite but for some time he > made his home with his son, Dr. W. H. NULL in St. Louis. (pub. 02, Nov. > 1905) > L. C. > > [email protected] wrote: > > >I had checked the previous part of May 11, 1911's posting (the Probate Court > >column) before I posted this next part to see if I could find a first name for > >NULLE/NUELLE... > >There was only one NULL listed. I also thought they could be the same > >person. > > > >After your question, it occurred to me that this may have appeared in an > >April issue, also. > >Sure enough, it was there. They are not the same person: > > > > Notice of Final Settlement. > > All creditors and others interested in the estate of > > Joseph NUELLE, Deceased, > >are hereby notified that I, the undersigned, intend to make a final > >settlement of said estate at the next term of the Probate court of Jefferson > >county, Mo., to be held at Hillsboro on the fourth Monday in May, 1911. > > Louise E. NULLE, [different spelling] > > Administratrix. > >-Kay, FL > >********************* > > > >(Notice of) Final Settlement > >…..NUELLE, Deceased > >....that I, the undersigned, ...final settlement of said estate...of the > >Probate court of Jefferson County to be held at Hillsboro on X day in May 1911. > >Louise E. NULLE (name spelled differently), Administratrix. > >********************* > > > >Does anyone know who the John W. NULL listed below is? And was he the > >same person of whose estate Louise NULLE was administrator? > > > > > >(Notice of) Final Settlement > >John W. NULL, Deceased > >...that I, the undersigned, ...final settlement of said estate...of the > >Probate court of Jefferson County to be held at Hillsboro on X day in > >May 1911. John F. McBROOM, Public Administrator > > > > > >==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== > >The townships of Jefferson County in the late 1880s: Big River, > >Central, Joachim, Meramec, Plattin, Rock, and Valle. The > >county seat, Hillsboro, is located in Central Township. > > > >============================== > >Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > >ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > >http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== > REMINDER: This list is for Jefferson COUNTY and not > our state capitol of Jefferson CITY. If you are looking > for Jefferson CITY, it is located in Cole County. > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

Jefferson County Record May 18, 1911 Volunteer Transcription Part 1 Part of the text of this section* is missing: *Item about time and place of Graduation Services *Obit: ---of Jefferson ---ertson died at his ---on, Hickory county, ---aged 92 years and ---he was born in Valle ---and has numerous ---and about DeSoto, ---large number of elder ---who remember him ---leaves a widow, more ---years old and four ---whom are prominent ---a circuit judge in ---enters in Missouri ---are two in number ---in Oregon and one ---in Mexico. He was a ---preacher for more ---years and an old ----. *An item about the Methodist Church with these surnames mentioned: CARPENTER, VANDOVER, Joshua T. WILSON -Circuit Court- Susan J. DOUGLAS, adx, vs. St. Louis, Iron Mt. Ry (Railway); defendant files answer. Felix LEUTZINGER, adm., vs. St. L., Iron Mt. Ry (Railway); defendant files answer. State vs. Ross McCULLOCK; state vs. Clarence TRAVIS, and state vs. Leslie CUNNINGHAM; prosecuting attorney files information. State vs. Wm. LASER; plea of not guilty entered at close of the state's case. Jury returns a verdict of not guilty by direction. Mary LINDWEDEL vs. Fritz LINDWEDEL; continued. John ARENZ vs. Reuben SUTHERLAND; plaintiff files bond for costs and defendant files answer. Augusta FELDMAN vs. Iron Mt. Ry: defendant gives answer. R.A. FRAZIER et al vs. Jesse HERBERT et al; trial by court and judgment on note for $140 with interest at 8 per cent. Grover BRISTAL vs. Adolph DINSE; dismissed by plaintiff at defendant's cost. Sheriff reports T.W. SEEMEL, N.W. WILLIAMS, Byrd PATTERSON and Oscar C. HARRISON, who are placed on regular panel of petit jury. Byrd PATTERSON excused from jury service. State vs. Clarence HOWARD; found guilty and given 3 years in the pen. Nolle prosequi on other charge. [NOLLE PROSEQUI: An entry made on the record, by which the prosecutor or plaintiff declares that he will proceed no further.] State vs. Carlyle HUNTER; plea of not guilty entered. Jury find defendant guilty and fine of $100 imposed. State vs. Cyrus VERNON, gambling; prosecuting attorney files information; plea of guilty and fined $25; stay of execution till May 20 granted. State vs. Wm. MANESS; plea of guilty as to Wm. MANESS and Lester VALLE and punishment fixed at fine of $5. Case continued as to John ROUSAN. State vs. Cyrus VERNON, forgery; found not guilty. State vs. Jas. REYNOLDS; pros. attorney files information, capias ordered to issue. [CAPIAS: applicable to many heads of practice. Several writs and processes, commanding the sheriff to take the person of the defendant, are known by the name of capias.] State vs. Hy JOHNSTON and Sam J. WHEELER; former plea of not guilty set aside. Plea of guilty entered and punishment fixed at 2 years in penitentiary. State vs. Chas. TOMASSEY; plea of guilty and fined $40. State vs. Geo. HUTCHISON; defendant discharged from custody. State vs. Clarence TRAVIS and Leslie CUNNINGHAM set for May 15th. State vs. Millard TRACY and Ross McCULLICK; set for May 17 and 18, respectfully. The sheriff report John MEDLEY and W.W. POWERS, who are placed on petit jury. State vs. Wm. WOLFORD et al; plea of not guilty as to Peter HOHL, Frank TOOLOOSE, ph. CRUVAND and Mat PROESLER. Severance granted to Peter HOHL. Found guilty of common assault and fined $100. Continued as to Frank TOOLOOSE, 'Philiy' CRUVAND and Rat ROESLER and set for trial on September 11. Theodore COOK vs. Mary COOK; plaintiff granted leave to file an amended petition. State vs. Joseph REISER et al; jury finds Joseph REISER not guilty and Philip TEISER guilty and punishment fixed at a fine of $1. Wm. C. KERCKHOFF vs. Valentine DEITZ; parties file stipulation for judgment. Belle DeBOIS vs. Hy DeBOIS; continued. L.A. SCHARFF Dist. Co. vs. Chas. LaBEAUME; dismissed by plaintiff at its cost. Jos. FETZER by next friend vs. Pittsburg Plate Glass Co.; judgment by agreement for $400 and satisfaction to same entered. State vs. Archie McDowell; jury finds defendant guilty and fined $40. Defendant files motion in arrest of judgment. State. vs. Wm. GOLTERMAN; plea of guilty entered and fined $100. Appointment of Joseph GANNON as deputy sheriff, approved by the court. State vs. Herman EGGERS; guilty, fined $1. J. Scott WOLFF vs. Iron Mt. Ry., continued. State vs. Harry JOHNSTON; jury finds defendant not guilty. Judgment rendered against Stanley HOEKEN, pros. witness, for costs. J. Scott WOLF vs. W. E. PEARL et al; dismissed by plaintiff at his cost. State vs. Andy JOHNSTON; same as above case. Wm. F. MEDLEY, Oscar HARRISON, J.J. TRIMBLE, C.E. MERSEAL, H.F. BAUM, L.A. McKEAN, W.A. GOZA excused from jury. Jacob LEUTZINGER vs. Felix LEUTZINGER; trial by court and judgment for defendant, finding him to be the owner in fee simple to the real estate described in plaintiff's petition, and that plaintiff has no right, title or interest therein. Mollie vs. Joseph DALEY; decree of divorce granted plaintiff; maiden name, Mollie YEIDA, restored. Charles vs. Emma HICKS; divorce granted plaintiff. Upon petition of Sam BYRNS, the court appoints Hon. Sam BYRNS, P.S. TERRY and Albert MILLER as a committee to draft resolutions of respect for Hon. Chas. A. KLEINSCHMIDT, late member of this bar and orders committee to report resolutions to this court on Thursday, May 18, at 6 p.m. Maggie vs. Jeff alias Jess MARLAR, divorce granted plaintiff. State vs. James REYNOLDS; found guilty and fined $50 and stay of execution granted till Sept. 11. MISSOURI Missouri, fair, we bring to thee Hearts full of love and loyalty; Thou central star, thou brightest gem, Of all the brilliant diadem - Missouri. Chorus: The lift your voice and join the throng That swells her praise in joyful song, Till earth and sky reverberate; Our own, our dear, our grand old state - Missouri. Chorus: Nor North, nor South, nor East, nor West But part of each - of each the best Come, homeless one, come to her call; Her arms are stretched to shelter all - Missouri. Gold Medal Contest…. Declamatory contest to take place at DeSoto during commencement exercises… Hon. John REPPY of Hillsboro will donate a $10 gold medal….. In the future, this will be called the REPPY medal….. Judge M.F. DUNNIGAN will donate a very valuable silver medal to the 2nd best speaker…. Names of Contestants: William LEIGHT, House Springs School George BOEMLER, House Springs School Mamie JACKSON, High Ridge School (Plattin twn) Ruby KEITH, Pevely School Olyve YEIDA, Pevely School Blanch JEANNER LAPEE, Ditch School Anthony SPEIDEL, McMULLIN School

NULL, JOHN W. - died Oct. 1905 at the age of 81. He married ELLEN STROUP who preceeded him in dearh. He is survived by six children. Mrs. LOUISA WALTHERS Mrs. AMANDA ELDERS(?), Mrs. LUCY ARNOLD and WESLEY, HENRY and FRANK NULL. He lived most of his life in Hematite but for some time he made his home with his son, Dr. W. H. NULL in St. Louis. (pub. 02, Nov. 1905) L. C. [email protected] wrote: >I had checked the previous part of May 11, 1911's posting (the Probate Court >column) before I posted this next part to see if I could find a first name for >NULLE/NUELLE... >There was only one NULL listed. I also thought they could be the same >person. > >After your question, it occurred to me that this may have appeared in an >April issue, also. >Sure enough, it was there. They are not the same person: > > Notice of Final Settlement. > All creditors and others interested in the estate of > Joseph NUELLE, Deceased, >are hereby notified that I, the undersigned, intend to make a final >settlement of said estate at the next term of the Probate court of Jefferson >county, Mo., to be held at Hillsboro on the fourth Monday in May, 1911. > Louise E. NULLE, [different spelling] > Administratrix. >-Kay, FL >********************* > >(Notice of) Final Settlement >…..NUELLE, Deceased >....that I, the undersigned, ...final settlement of said estate...of the >Probate court of Jefferson County to be held at Hillsboro on X day in May 1911. >Louise E. NULLE (name spelled differently), Administratrix. >********************* > >Does anyone know who the John W. NULL listed below is? And was he the >same person of whose estate Louise NULLE was administrator? > > >(Notice of) Final Settlement >John W. NULL, Deceased >...that I, the undersigned, ...final settlement of said estate...of the >Probate court of Jefferson County to be held at Hillsboro on X day in >May 1911. John F. McBROOM, Public Administrator > > >==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== >The townships of Jefferson County in the late 1880s: Big River, >Central, Joachim, Meramec, Plattin, Rock, and Valle. The >county seat, Hillsboro, is located in Central Township. > >============================== >Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > > > >

Jefferson County Record May 11, 1911 Volunteer Transcription Part 5 (end) -County Court- Engineer ordered to contract with W.C. COLTON to rebuild two bridges near Engle Station on old State Road at $67 and $70, respectively. Engineer ordered to make following contracts: With W.C. COLTON to build abutments for steel bridge over Pomme Creek at $259. With W.C. COLTON to repair bridge new W.H. CARTER's on Valley Park Road at $145. With W.C. COLTON to build abutments for steel bridge over Pomme Creek near GANGLOGG's at $311. With Wm. ZISKE to build abutments for steel bridge over Brushy Fork near DECKER's at $195. With R.G. BOHNE to build small bridge near J. JOHNSON's on Morse Mill & Pevely Road at $49. With Wm. FREDERITZI to repair creek bank on LeMay Ferry Road near Peter GRAB's at $90. With W. C. COLTON to build, culvert near Louis SCHTECHT's on Maxville and Fenton Road at $126. Engineer ordered to advertise for bids for repairing bridge near Jas. BYRNE's mill. Engineer ordered to examine crossing near A.J. CREAN's place on Byrnsville Road, make estimate and report. Engineer ordered to examine crossing at BEELER's place on High Ridge and Eureka Road, make estimate for culvert or bridge and report. Engineer ordered to make contract with John GENSLING to repair covered bridge over Sandy Creek near Goldman. Engineer ordered to locate center of Byrnesville and Pacific Road between lands of L.H. STEFFEN and Paul FEDERLE. Miss Anna McCLURE appointed a member of county text book commission. Resignation of Ed MILLER as overseer of road district No. 24 accepted and Frank YENICEK appointed to fill the vacancy. Court orders clerk to notify all persons owing school interest returnable June 5th. Sheriff ordered to purchase two dozen cuspidors for courthouse and offices. Inquest proceedings held by coroner on bodies of Susan BAKER, Ella MURPHY and W. SMITH killed at Valles Mines by cyclone, approved and fee bill in the sum of $32.03 ordered certified to treasurer for payment. Court ordered the A.H. WELCH change in DeSoto & Vineland Road opened by Petitioners. Appeal of E. HOFFMAN from judgment of court in above road case granted. Court orders road overseer in district No. 11 to purchase lumber at not more than $28 per M. and repair bridge in said district by poll tax work. Account of Julius RUENGERT for supplies for county farm continued. A poll tax of $2.50 was levied in the special road districts. Taxes for 1911 were levied as follows: State revenue 15 cents, State interest 2 cents, county revenue 40 cents, and road and bridge 25 cents, total of 82 cents on the $100 valuation. Court orders that 10 cents of the 25 cents levied for road and bridge fund be set apart as a distinct road fund. On petition of more than 100 tax-paying citizens, court orders the proposition to bond the county for $15,000 to build county hospital submitted at the special election to be held on August 1st. On petition of more than 100 tax-paying citizens, court orders the proposition to bond the county for $15,000 to build new jail submitted at same election. Clerk ordered to sort out worthless papers and have sheriff burn same in accordance with section 3 735 R.S.1909. Engineer ordered to examine crossing of Brushy Fork creek near COLTERMAN's on Horine and Jarvis Road, make estimate for street bridge and report. Clerk ordered to re-advertise for bids for county farm and jail physician. Report of sheriff of payment of Lloyd school loan approved. Bond of Bank of Hillsboro as county depository in the sum of $100,000 approved. Edgar PERRY appointed Justice of the Peace, in place of E.C. PYLE, deceased. -ALLOWANCES- George Martin, Jr., rec.gravel.........$ 1.00 Theo. G. SEEMEL, member ? of E.....20.00 Theo. HURTGEN, same.....................20.00 Jas Layman.....feet lumber.................27.34 Ben BLECHMANN, erecting approach to Barnhart bridge....$450.00 John McNAMEC, overseer dist. 5........35.63 Same, subscription and appr...............33.32 W.H. BECKER, culvert near Bonder's...174.00 Adolph PAUL, overseeing......................15.35 W.H. BECKER, concrete culvert...........180.00 J.W. ECKLE, supplies...........................93.35 Same supplies county farm....................40.52 Edgar MARSDEN, same..........................2.85 Same, salary Co., farm supt...................45.00 B. LUEHBERS, sub & appr dist 70..........10.00 Festus Drug Co., supplies small pox..........1.65 C.E. MILLER & Son, same........................2.00 LONG Bros., same..................................31.20 Dr. F.S. LUCKEY, treating small pox.........33.00 Pittsburg Glass Co., guards......................63.40 Charles BECHLER, guarding prisoners.......21.00 Geo. D. BARNARD & Co., stationary...........6.50 Green HEARST, moving treasurer................4.00 R. COXWELL, burial 2 poor persons...........20.00 DeSoto Undertaking Co., burial poor person….10.00 Jefferson Democrat, sta. and pub.................18.70 Same, pub. annual statement.....................318.35 John BECHLER, salary and other service......37.15 Standard Printing Co., stationery....................9.00 STUPP Bros. Barnhart bridge and rail for bridge at Bender's....1214.00 W.M. WELCH Mrg. Co., stationery.................6.25 Mrs. Laura VOLLES, temporary relief..............8.00 R.B. MURRELL, bridge and lumber for dist 54……40.00 New Era Pub. Co., stationery..........................83.00 W.H. BECKER, sub & appr dist 14..................68.07 A.H. LUNDUYT, bridge lumber dist 53..............39.29 Henry GRAB, sub and appr dist 13...................62.02 F.W. RAEBEL, overseer dist 36.......................29.95 Jas. RYAN, (oil?) at new culvert at county farm…….15.00 J.H. KENNER, services as constable of election Festus....1.50 R.B. WILSON, for typewriter.............................65.00 Jeff Co Republican, stationery.............................3.56 Philip M. REILLY, highway engineer.................100.08 Cremoline Co., disinfectants.............................100.00 J.E. JONES, postage..........................................5.00 James LAYMAN, bridge lumber...........................65.00 ELLIOTT-FISHER Co., record writer....................185.20 Jos. J. HOCKEN, concrete walks.......................300.00 James H. WINER, county judge............................45.90 Chas H. EDINGER, same....................................47.00 W.C. KERCKHOFF, same...................................44.00 Court Adjourned till Monday, June 5th, 1911. STALLIONS AT THE CEDARS The Percheron, Pikes Napoleon, No. 28852. Black, 16 hands, weighs 1500 lbs. Sire Mascott No. 8949, dam Eugenia 4th No. 3057 by Napoleon Bonapart No. 384; 2nd dam Eugenia No. 802. The French Draft, Patriot No. 20889. Dark gray; 16 hands, will mature to 1800 lbs. Sire, Louis Napoleon No. 16336, dam Burt No. 17788. The Standard Bred, Axteldorf No. 52724 is a dark bay; 15 1/2 hands; weighs 1050 lbs. Sire the great AXTELL 5183, 2.12 a three year old that sold for $105,000.00; he by William L. 4244; he by Geo. Wilks 519; dam Mondorfa by Mondordorf 22009; 2nd dam Miss Wickloffe by Wickloffe 2520; he by Geo. Wilks 519, making AXTELDORF a double cross to Geo. Wilks 519, the founder of the great Wilks family. Service - $10 for either stallion to insure a colt to stand and suck; money due when mare foals or is parted with. Colts responsible for their service. Accidents at owner's risk. S. P. HARRIS, Barnhart, MO. Administrator's Notice Notice is hereby given that letters of administration upon the partnership estate of KLEINSCHMIDT and REPPY, a partnership composed of John H. REPPY and Chas. J. KLEINSCHMIDT, deceased, late of Jefferson County, the place of conducting the partnership business, have been granted to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Jefferson County, MO, bearing date of May 6, 1911. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them to me for allowance within one year after the date of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate. John H. REPPY, Administrator of the partnership estate of KLEINSCHIDT and REPPY. TRUSTEE's SALE Whereas, John MACHINO and Theresia MACHINO, his wife, by their certain deed of trust dated the 18th of August 1902, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds for the County of Jefferson, State of MO, in book 31, page 200, conveyed to the undersigned trustee the following described real estate, situate in the County of Jefferson, State of MO, to-wit: The east half of the SW quarter of S20 T43 R5e, containing 60 acres more or less. Subject to a certain deed of trust executed by John MACHINO and wife to secure the payment of the sum of one thousand dollars and interest to accrue thereon. In trust to secure the payment of six promissory notes in said deed of trust fully set forth and described; and whereas, certain of said notes are long since past due and remain unpaid. Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I will on Saturday, June 3, 1911, at the front door of the courthouse in the town of Hillsboro, in Jefferson County, MO between the hours of 9 and 5 of the said day, sell the property herein before described, subject to the aforesaid deed of trust for the purpose of satisfying the notes secured hereby and the expense of executing this trust. William A. WESTMAN, Trustee. Official County Directory Representative - W.W. HULL Prosecuting Attorney - Albert MILLER Sheriff - John L. BECHLER Clerk of Circuit Court - W.J.A. SCHUBEL Clerk of County Court - W. H. PILLIARD Collector - John HELLER Recorder - Charles HEMME Treasurer - J.E. JONES Probate Judge - M.F. DUNNIGAN Coroner - Dr. O.E. HENSLEY Surveyor - John HURTGEN Assessor - Theodore SEEMEL Public Administrator - Felix LEUTZINGER Superintendent of Schools - R.B. WILSON The Courts Circuit Court - E.M. DEARING, judge County Court - Jas. H. WINER, presiding judge, Chas H. EDINGER and Wm. KERCHKHOFF, associate judges. Probate Court - M.F. DUNNIGAN, judge Administrator's Notice. Notice is hereby given that letters of administration on the estate of Artie E. PILLIARD, Deceased, were granted to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Mo., on the 1st day of April 1911. All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them for allowances to the undersigned within one year after the date of said letters of they may be precluded from any benefit of said estate; and if such claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of this publication they will be forever barred. J. Ed WAGGENER, Administrator Notice of Final Settlement. All creditors and others interested in the estate of Emile ARNOLD, Deceased, are hereby notified that I, the undersigned, intend to make the final settlement of said estate at the next term of the Probate court of Jefferson County, Mo., to be held at Hillsboro on the fourth Monday in May, 1911. Felix LETTZINGER, Administrator. Notice of Final Settlement All creditors and others interested in the estate of Terry O'BRIEN, Deceased, are hereby notified that I, the undersigned, intend to make the final settlement of said estate at the next term of the Probate court of Jefferson County, Mo., to be held at Hillsboro on the fourth Monday in May, 1911. Arthur O'BRIEN, Administrator. Order of Publication State of Missouri, County of Jefferson, In the Probate Court for the County of Jefferson and the State of Missouri, February Term, 1911. Felix LEUTZINGER, administrator of the estate of Ann DOOLEY, deceased, presents to the court his petition praying for an order for the sale of so much of the real estate of said deceased as will pay and satisfy the remaining debts due by said estate and yet unpaid for want of sufficient assets, accompanied by the accounts, lists and inventories required by law in such case ... Witness my hand as judge and the seal of our said court. Done at my office in Hillsboro, in said county, the 15th day of April, A. D. 1911. M. F. DUNNIGAN, Judge of Probate SHERIFF's SALE in PARTITION Vincent CANEPA, Angelo CANEPA, Lizzie SALART, Theresa ROSENGRANT, John CANEPA, Clara MOCKBEE and Rosa BRIGGS, Plaintiffs against Katie MARES, Louis SALART, Clara PERANO, Joseph PERANO, James PERANO, Mary PERANO, Lula PERANO, Louise/Louis PERANO and Mattie PERANO, Defendants. By virtue and authority of a decree and order of sale made by the said court in the above entitled cause and of a certified copy thereof dated March 14, 1911, and to me the undersigned sheriff delivered, I will on Saturday May 30, 1911....sell at public venue to the highest bidder, the following described real estate, situate in Jefferson County, MO, to-wit: Tract 1 - S27 T40 R6e - 40a Tract 2 - S28 T40 R6e - 40a Tract 3 - S28 T40 R6e - 40a more or less Tract 4 - S29 T40 R6e - 72 1/2a Tract 5 - S29 T40 R6e - 40a more or less Tract 6 - S33 T40 R6e - 40a Tract 7*- T40 R6e, lots 5 & 7 - 19.68a *Also lot number 6 as shown on said record plat, containing 50.32a, making the tract last above described 70a. *(Recorded plat of subdivision of said survey made by O.W. POTTER, executor and of the estate of Elmer B. WARD, dec'd.) Terms of sale as follows: 25 per cent cash and balance due in one year, purchaser to give good security with 6 per cent interest on deferred payment, or all cash at the option of the purchaser. J.L. BECHLER, Sheriff of Jefferson County. -Order of Publication- State of Missouri, County of Jefferson, In the Probate Court for the County of Jefferson and the State of Missouri, February Term, 1911. Felix LEUTZINGER, administrator of the estate of Luvina BOOKER, deceased, presents to the court his petition praying for an order for the sale of so much of the real estate of said deceased as will pay and satisfy the remaining debts due by said estate and yet unpaid for want of sufficient assets, accompanied by the accounts, lists and inventories required by law in such case ... Witness my hand as judge and the seal of our said Court. Done at my office in Hillsboro, in said county, the XXth day of April, A. D. 1911. M. F. DUNNIGAN, Judge of Probate [Ad] Power - Hillsboro, MO [Ad] Parker - Veterinarian, Eureka MO [Ad] Spilker Saloon, Hillsboro, MO [Ad] DeSoto Marble Works, C. A. SCHOELLKOPF, Prop., DeSoto, MO [Ad] Adams Real Estate Agency [Ad] Chamberlin - Dentist, DeSoto, MO [Ad] Edinger - Buggies/Farm Machinery, Kimmswick, MO [Ad] R.A. Marsden - Hillsboro, MO [Ad] Herculaneum Lumber Co., Herculaneum, MO - Congo Never Leak Roofing [Ad] Frank Bechler - General Blacksmith, Wagonmaker & Horseshoer, Hillsboro (Shop located east of LLOYD's store) [Ad] Daily Globe Democrat and Record $3.00 per year

I didn't know about this link, just making sure everyone has it http://www.jeffersoncountyonline.org/obit/obit.shtml

I have been digging around on this, but nothing yet, 2 headed babies must have been rare... I did find this, and it could be totally unrelated but thought you might like to hang onto it just incase, it lists that there is a photo graph in an album of a two headed baby. Don't know if there is more info on where the baby came from http://www.sandiegohistory.org/photocollect/palist2.htm#258 PA 258 & PA 259 Walter Ipsen/Calfornia-Pacific Exposition Photograph Albums, 1935- 1936. These two albums contain the photographs of Walter Ipsen, a member of the bugle corps (?) of Company G, the 30th Infantry in the U.S. Army during the 1935-1936 Exposition in Balboa Park. Images include Exposition sites, activities and people. Subjects include San Diego Zoo, Native Americans in Ken Maynard's Wild West Show, 'girl chorus'' and other groups at the Organ Pavilion, Tin Pan Alley on the Midway, Army soldiers, troops doing drills, Army Camp Derby, the Lakeside Rodeo, artillery guns at Camp Don (1936), Falstaff Tavern, Old Globe Theater, midway shows including 'A Real Two-Headed Baby,' Johnnie McDill 'the Mae West of Midgets,' Zoro Gardens Nudist Colony performances, (Queen Tanya with other nudists who are identified by first name), 11th Cavalry drill, beer garden, Midget Circus entrance, Palace of Education, Spanish Village, Enchanted Land, lily pond, Press Building, semi nude chorus girls with guns and bugles, Peter the Hermit, Indian Village, Caf‚ of the World, Palisades Caf‚, model town, Avenida del Palacios, California State Building, Exposition bus, Victor McLaglen's motorcycle group & parade, high wire act, Army band and bugle corps, soldiers playing volleyball, Beech-nut girl, cactus gardens, some buildings at night, 'bail out tower' ride, Hollywood Hall of Fame, Streets of Paris, Gold Gulch, and many other attractions. Also one image of the entrance to Zoro Gardens. Other area sites also photographed. On Mar 1, 2005, at 2:32 AM, Darlene Green wrote: > This is a little scary, I have a great aunt who was named Lola Williams > about the right age to be this Lola Williams. Since no husband was > mentioned I would guess she wasn't married. Mom once told me Lola had > had a illegitimate child. Of course, there was no mention of a two > headed baby. But my mother probably didn't know as she wasn't born till > 1915. > If anyone has any info on this please forward to me also. > Thank you, > Darlene > > > > > > > > > ==== MOJEFFER Mailing List ==== > Please support the Jefferson County Genealogical > Society (JCGS) and pay a visit to their website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~mojcgs/index.html > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

does anyone have any info on the Adams who was mayor of Festus in the 1890's . What was his first name? or family? thanks- James Davis researching DAVIS &ADAMS

This is a little scary, I have a great aunt who was named Lola Williams about the right age to be this Lola Williams. Since no husband was mentioned I would guess she wasn't married. Mom once told me Lola had had a illegitimate child. Of course, there was no mention of a two headed baby. But my mother probably didn't know as she wasn't born till 1915. If anyone has any info on this please forward to me also. Thank you, Darlene

James, I feel pretty dumb - sometimes all the 'unknowns' run together (until my brain crosses as much as my eyes do). Can you believe, that I knew Bechler was the Sheriff, and that he had more than one term as sheriff. My mind was stuck on the first letter 'R', so I assumed there must have been more than one sheriff...it never crossed my mind that the first letter was the problem. Thank you for solving this! (-: Kay > Subj: john bechler -sheriff > Date: 2/28/2005 10:32:17 PM Eastern Standard Time > From: Jdboots13 > > kay-- this has to be bechler the sheriff in 1910-- appreciate your work-- > james davis, researching davis and adams of dry creek and sandy >

Thank you! > Subj: Re: [MOJEFFER] Archives - part 8 > Date: 2/28/2005 8:12:15 PM Eastern Standard Time > From: [email protected] > > There is one posted on June 28, 2004 > > > Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 16:01:10 -0700 > From: Ron &Jan <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Message-ID: <BD05F146.249B%[email protected]> > Subject: Jefferson County Record - April 27, 1911 part 8 - Volunteer > Transcription > > Starts with > > CIRCUIT COURT DOCKET > May Term, 1911 : : : : Beginning Monday, May 8. > - --------------------------------------------------------------- >

This should be John BECHLER, who was sheriff from 1909 to 1912 This website lists past sheriff's of Jefferson County, Missouri http://www.jcsd.org/Sheriffs.htm :) Lisa Gendron >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] >>>>Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 6:14 PM >>>>To: [email protected] >>>>Subject: John H. RECHLER[?] -Does anyone know this last name? >>>> >>>> >>>>Needed for transcription... >>>>John H. RECHLER[?] Sheriff of Jefferson County, Mo. >>>>Thanks, Kay >>>> >>>>______________________________ >>>>

Is someone willing to help check the archives of this list to locate the "Part 8" transcription of: Jefferson County Record Hillsboro, Mo., April 27, 1911 I've found the other parts. Thank you!!!! Kay