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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01
An Arkansas Romance.

4 very singular termination to love
affair, SAYS the Little Rock Gazette, has
Just occurred near this city. Some time
ago young man, whom it would do no
doubt be we'll to call James, fell in love,
or thought he did, with young lady
whom it would be well to call Susan.
Practical names, both of them. The
fondness of James was returned. James
told Susan that he loved her, and Susan
told James that she loved him. James
asked Susan h marry him, and Susan
said that she would The young man
had spent sleepless nights in contem-
plating the prize he was attempting to
win, but when he found that the pole of
attractions had knocked the ''persimmon"
of Susan's affections, he ceased tossing
the cover at night and slept soundly,
Finally he unused 81 don't love that
girl. | wish that l had not acted so
rashly in engaging mys' If to her. 1t
would almost break her heart if were
to tell her of my mistake. She is so
affectionate. What fool man is :"
Susan did not pass all this time without
musing "Women are so impulsive,"
she thought. II am engaged to that
man, and declare that | do not love
him. | would break the engagement,
but he might kill himself. | don't
know what TO do" The parties contin-
ued to be atiectionate toward each other,
and the same grave troubles affected
alike the mind of each. Several nights
ago the atfectionate parties sat beside
each other.
"Susan," remarked James. $40 YOU
think that man should marry woman
when he doesn't love her, merely to pre-
serve his honor"
"No, do you p
II don't think that he should. b.
the way, Sue, | think that it would be
better for us not to get married. | have
been mistaken; | don't love YOU.
hope that you will forgive me. Have L
wronged YOU p
"Glorious man" saio the girl. "You
have lifted heavy weight from my
heart 1 do not love you, ami the fear
of fatal results has ever kept me from
breaking the engagement"
as that sol' asked James, aston
ished ("
II speak truthfully."
"Well, will be dog goned. l thought
you cared for me"
"And | thought you cared for me-
''I'll he blstered if this afiai, hasn't
got away with me. Say, Sue"
eyes"
"Now let's look at this business q
little closer We are both very frank
[ think that frank people make the best
husbands and wives We understand
each other first rate Tell me, don't
you-that is, don't You entertain some
thing of an affection for me?"
"Y-yes, don't you FOR me ?"
"Yes. Suppose as ne understand
each other so well, that we get mar
ried.
can right" and the ceremony was
performed in country church last
Sunday.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01
A Miners View.

One of those rough clad, big hearted
miners who come into Sante Fe occa-
sionaly to buy grub, stepped into the
post office one afternoon, and seeing IN
the window three letters held for post
age, picked one up, and looking at the
address, said, in tone Of great aston
ishment "Why, this letter is for
lady in DENVER" EYES," said the
clerk. "And you are holding il here p
in tone Of greater astonishment.
"Why, of course, answered the clerk,
"dont you see it hasn't any postage
paid y In tone of utter contempt
for the man who would not forward
letter to a woman, paid or unpaid, the
miner said "Give me some stamps.
IL was done. He carefully stuck stamps
on all the letters in the window, putting
two on that of the feminine gender, to
make sure they would 90 all right, and
stalked out of the Office with the con-
Guiding remark hurled at the head of the
astonished Pine Pinto: at strikes me
there's id mean people in this
town"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01
A company of German and American

A company of German and American
capitalists are negotiating with the N.
p. r.. r. Co., for the purchase of some
thing over one hundred thousand acres
of land, mostly living east of the Palouse
river. As soon as they secure title to
the lands they will sink artesian wells in
the center of each section that is not by
nature provided with sufficient guam.
titY of pure water.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01
True Patriotism.

etc die for ones kentrv am glorus,"
began Brother Gardner, as he arose in
his majesty, "but to live to plant beans
and set ont onions and raise Eaters am
bettah still. l want to say now an heah
befo' de political campaign opens, dat
any member of dis club who negects his
garden patch TO hurrah for any candy
date or help along any boom will be
walked up heah powerful sudden! Poly
ticks nebber yet put dollar in any hon
est mans pocket, nor added an honest
loaf of bread to any laborin' mans cup
board. De otfis-hunter who will shake
hands wild you an buy vile whisky fur
your stomach will tomorrow pass you
coldly by an see you want for bread.
Let EN- alone. Let dem do de hurrahin',
de boomin', de marchin' an de drinkin',
an you'll have a bettah lookin' coaS on
yer back an more respect fur yerself I'M
der yer waists OATS all jst now, but
/ shell keep de subjick in pickle for a
furder occasion. Free Press.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01

An eminent divine from New Eng
land, travelling in Texas for his health,
impaired by arduous clerical duties, up
on arriving at one of the towns, went in
search Of a BARRIERS shop for repairs and
improvements. On entering an estab-
lishment Of this kind he observed big
double-barrelled gun leaning against the
wall Having constitutional awe OF
firearms, he hastily asked the barber If
the gun was loaded A halfshaved
native, who occupied the chair, turned
round his lather beaten face and cx-
claimed: "Stranger, eff yer in an all.
fired hurry, you'll find six shooter
what is loaded in my coat-tail pocket.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01


Men make the laws, women make the
customs.
To be able to please Is already q great
advance toward persuading.
A coquette who takes lover is a
sovereign who abdicates.
A colony of some two hundred fami-
les are on their way from Kansas and
intend to locate eight miles below Big
Spring.
The Mule Puzzle-Draw q circle Is
feet in diameter, place mule in the cen
ter and walk around him without getting
out of the circle.
Miss MayAower-"Do you paint from
nature very much, Mr.. Daub ?" Artist
ooh, no; prefer original things
out Of my head, you know" Miss M.
-"Out Of Your head? That's what you
mean by the frenzy of genius, l sup
pose"
Little George was taken to church
last Sunday for the first time OF
course he was piled with questions when
be got home-what did he think OF this,
that and the otherl What did he see
and what did he heart "What did the
minister say, Georgiel' asked his mother.
'He said Dreat Dodl dust way papa
did fodder day when he was putting
down tarpet, and hit his finger wiz um
yammer."
A small boy was hoeing corn in a
sterile field by the roadside up near
Bethel, Indiana, when a passer-by
stopped and said: "'Pears to me your
corn is rather small" Certainly"
said the boy, cit is dwarf corn" ."But
it looks yaller." Certainly, we planted
the yaller kind" But it looks as if
you wouldn't get more than half crop"
"Of course not" said the boy, 1--WE
planted her on shares"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01

One day last Winter, bright little
boy, whose parents lived on Main street,
near Christ Church, asked his mother
what building that was, pointing to the
church. She answered "Christ Church"
A few days later, when the little fellow
tumbled out of bed in the morning there
had been fall of snow, and the sexton
of Christ Church was just coming out of
the church door with shovel. The boy
with a yell Of delight cried out: ooh,
mamma, here's Christ" The mother as
tonished, said: Naughty boy What
do you meant" "Christ!" answered the
child, excitedly, "Don't you see him
He has just come out of his church to
shovel off the snow"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-07-01

Gold is found in fifty-six counties in
Georgia, silver in three, copper in thir-
teen, iron in forty three. diamonds in
twenty six and whisky in all Of them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11
.rRUSTEE,s SALE.

Whereas, Ira NJ. Raney by his deed Of
trust. dated the 9Th day OF December,
1872, duly recorded in the Office OF the
recorder of deeds for the county of Iron,
and State of Missouri, In Book 90" page
rs, did convey to the undersigned, trus-
tee, the following described real estate.
living, being and situate In the county OF
Iron. and State of Missouri. to wit:
The undivided one-half of the north
east quarter of the northeast quarter. and
the northwest quarter Of the northeast
quarter of section sixteen (16). In town.
ship thirty (30), north, Of range four ~
east; ... ..- ...E -
Which said conveyance was made In
trust to secure the paymen. Of certain
promissory note therein mentioned and
described; and. whereas, default has been
made i'm the payment of said note;
Now. therefore. Mt the request OF the
legal holder OF said note, and In pursuance
of the terms OF said deed of trust, J., the
undersigned trustee, will, on
Saturday, arch 18Th, 1880,
at the east front door of the courthouse,
i'm the city of Ironton, Iron county, Mis-
souri,, between the hours Of nine O'Clock
in the forenoon and FIVE O'Clock I'm the
afternoon of that day. sell, mt public ven-
due, the above described real estate. to
the highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy
said note and the costs and expenses OF
this trust. j. GRANDHOMME,
febl0n3I Trustee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the Circuit Court of Iron county,
Mo-, in vacation-March 2, 1880:
The State of Missouri ut the relation
and to the use of James Buford, col
lector of the revenue Of Iron county,
Mo-, against
Laramie Brown, Henry Smith aud
Thos. G.. Hogan, and all unknown in
terested parties.
faction to Enforce Payment of Taxes.
Now at this day comes the plaintiff,
James Buford, collector OF the revenue
OF Iron county, Missouri, and files his
Ipetition and affidavit, setting forth,
ramong other things, that the defendants
Laramie Brown, Henry Smith and all
unknown interested parties are nom
residents of the State of Missouri,
and cannot be summoned i'm this
action by the ordinary process OF
law; It is, therefore, ordered by the
clerk of the circuit court of Iron county,
Mo-, in vacation, that publication lie
made, notifying said defendants, Lara
Emie Brown, Henry Smith and all unknown
interested parties, that an action Las
been commenced against them I'm the cir
cult court of said county, the object and
general nature Of which Is to enforce
the lien of the State of Missouri for back
Lakes for the year 1878, on the following
real estate, situated i'm Iron county, Mo-,
to said defendants. to wit:
n The south halt of the southeast quarter
1bf section 3; the northeast quarter Of the
koutheast quarter of section 5-alil IN town
ship 30, north of range east:
|, Gan itemized statement In the me- ture
spf tax bill, showing the amounts OF
Ftaxes now due on said real estate, for
1.-THE years aforesaid, amounting In the
aggregate to the sum Of LEO Is filed
with aid petition as provided by law.)
And unless they be and appear ut the
next term of said court, to he holden for
the county of Iron, and State Of Mis-
[souri, at the courthouse, i'm said county,
ION the fourth Monday in April next,
|lSSO, and on or before the sixth day
Thereof, (if the term shall so long con-
Etinue: and II not, then before the end OF
|the term), and plead, answer or demur
ITO said plaintiffs petition, the same
will be taken as confessed, judgment
rendered In accordance with the pray
er of said petition, and SAID real estate,
Tor so much thereof as may be necessary
to satisfy said Judgment, interest and
cost, be sold under special fieri facias
to be issued thereon.
1t is further ordered that n copy
thereof be published according to law
An the IRON COUNTY REGISTER, n
weekly newspaper published i'm said
county of Iron and State of Missouri.
JOS. HUFF, Clerk.
La true copy:
Attest, with seal, this ID day
of March, 1880.
lsEAL.] JOS. HUFF, Clerk
Iron county circuit court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11
s oc1e tie s..

on the First and Third Tuesdays in every month,
at o. clock r. NJ, in the Masonic Hall Ironton
STAR OF THE WEST LODGE No. 1873, A. F. & A.
M. meets in Masonic Hall, 1ronton, on the Satur-
day of or preceding the full moon in each month
in the Masonic Hall, Cross Roads, on the Satur-
day of or preceding the full moon in each month.
IRoNToN ENcAMPMENT No, 20, D. y. F.,
meets in the Odd-Fellows' Hall, IrontOn, on tue
First and Third Thursdays OF every month.
IRON LODGE No. 107. I. O. O. F. meets every
Monday evening, at its Hall in Ironton.
PHOEBE LODGE No. $50, 10 OF, meets every
Thursday evening, in Masonic Hall, Cross Roads.
IRONToN LODGE No. 6, l. o. G. T., meets ev-
cry Friday evening, at its Hall, IrontOn
RELIGIOUS SERVICES in the R. G. Chapel at
Arcadia College every Sunday lat 10 80 O'Clock A NJ
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11
Official Directory.

LowNDEs Fl. DAVIS, NJ. c., Fourth District,
Cape Girardeau.
BERNARD ZwART, Commissioner U. S. Cir
cult Court Ironton.
LOUIS F. DINNING, Judge Goth Circuit,
Potosi
WILL r. EDGAR, Prosecuting Attorney,
1rOntOn.
j. w BERGMAN, Representative, Arcadia
FRANZ DINGER, Presiding Judge. 1ron+on
JOSEPH L. STEPHENS Belleview, and Ohm KEN
PER, DeS Arc, Associate Judges.
JOHN. F. I. EDWARDS, Judge OF Probate
Court lrontOn.
JAMES BUFoRD, Sheriff and Collector, Iron
ton
JOSEPH HUFF. Clerk Circuit Court, Ironton
q. B. NALL, Clerk County Court, I-onton.
G. WHITwoRTH, Treasurer, 1ronton.
WM E. BELL, Assessor, Beleview.
JACOB T. AXE, Public Administrator, Iron
ton.
DR. n G.. GRIFFITH, Coroner, Ironton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

Order of Publication.
In the Circuit Court of Iron County, Mo.
in Vacation-February ODD, 1880.
Olive Myers. Plaintiff,
versus
Ielan J.. Myers, Defendant.
Petition for Divorce
NOW au this day comes the plaintiff,
IN and files her petition and affidavit,
setting forth among other things, that
the defendant is a nonresident of the
State of Missouri, and cannot be summon
ed in this action by the ordinary. process
of law: It is, therefore. ordered by the
clerk of the circuit court of Iron county,
Mo. in vacation. that publication be
made. notifying said defendant, l.elan
l.. Myers, that an action mas Deen
commenced against him in the circuit
court of said county. the object and gen.
eral nature of which is to obtain divorce
from the bonds of matrimOny heretofore
contracted between said plaintiff and de-
PENDANT. on account of abandonment for
the space of one year;
And unless he be and appear at the
next term of said court, to be holden for
the county of Iron and state of Missouri,
at the courthouse, in said county. OH the
fourth Monday in April next, lSoO. and
on cr before the sixth day therof, !If the
term shall so long continue; and, II not;
plead, answer or demur to said plaintiff s
petition, the same will be taken against
said defendant as confessed.
1t is further ordered that copy hereof
be published according to law in the IRON
County REGISTER, weekly newspaper
published in said county of Iron. state OF
Missouri. JOS. HUFF, clerk.
A true copy:
Attest. with seal, this 23d day OF
(sEAL.) February, 1850.
JOS. HUFF. Clerk
Iron county circuit court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11
The S. Louis Variety Company.

Business FRANK W. HAssFURTHER.
Stage Manager. EMILE rA'f@n'
Treasurer. .CHAs. z. HANNAUER.
THE EVENT OF THE SEASON!
AT THE COURTHOUSE. IN IRONTON,
ON THE EVENINGS OF
THE 18TH AND 18TH OF MARCH,
ST. LOUIS VARIETY COMPANY
Upon which occasions the following artists
will make their appearance, comprising the
cream of variety talent:
MIR. LEON JOHN,
The renowned Negro Comedian.
SAVAGE SISTERS,
The fascinating aud accomplished sketch ar
tistes.
WALTER ALLEN,
One of the most renowned vantrlloquists on
the Stage.
EMILE FA1FER,
The king pin OF Irish Comedians.
j. B. AMRHEIN,
The modest wearer of the Championship
tropy as Jig Dancer.
JOHN MAGUlRE,
The Melicau Chinaman.
Beside a number of side-splitting farces by
the Company.
DOORS OPEN AT O'CLOCK. PERFORMANCE
BEGINS AT O'CLOCK, PROMPT.
Admission, so Cts. Reserved Seats, Is Cts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

Having sold out my stock of Drugs to Mr.
Wiesner, take this OPPORTUNITY return my
thanks to my patrons and friends for the
many acts of kindness have received during
the eleven years have been doing business
here. 1 have many open accounts on my
books, and as desire to get ''clear out'' Of
the business, I trust all whose names are
therein will call soon and ''square up"
Feb. 26, 1880. n. & GRIFFITH.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11
The New seheu!heuse Election.
IRoNToN, Missouri, March Sth, 1880

IRONTON, Missouri, March Sth, 1SSO.
The Ironton School Board, at q meeting
held on the third day of March, 1880, and an
adjourned meeting held on the eighth day of
March, 1880, among other proceedings, adopt
ed, and ordered to be published In the IRON
COUNTY REGISTER, in its next issue, that SAID
Board, by its order, decided to build Two
story, four-roomed brick school-house, not to
exceed in cost five thousand dollars; and, for
that purpose, to negotiate loan OF i've
thousand dollars, if that much is needed, by
issuins coupon bonds in denominations OF
one hundred dollars each, bearing interest at
the rate of six per cent. per annum payable
semi-annually; said bonds to run five years, if
said loan be approved by the qualified voters
of said district at tie annual school election to
BE- held on
Tuesday,, april 9Th, 1880.
Those in favor Of said proposed loan shall
have written or printed on their tickets the
words. "For the loan.'' Those voting against
the loan, the words, against the loan."
Also, at said election the qualified voters OF
said school district will declare by ballot the
number of months desired for the next school
term.
Also, at the same time by ballot decide IL
any and what amount OF money snail De
raised for public school library.
Also vote by ballot on annexation OF School
Distri ct No. 6, Township 33, North, OF Range
| East, except the lands of Giles Russell, D..
! w. Bergman, Horace Pease and Mrs. +. Z.
| Risk, now embraced in said district, as per
petition now OH file from said district asking
| for such annexation; also, per petition now on
| file from the legal number of qualified voters
of Ironton School District, asking that per-
| mission to vote on such annexation be or
dered.
| Also, at the same time, there will be three
school directors to elective to serve three
years and one to serve for one year.
The following summary is the form OF tick
| ct to be used, viz:
ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION.
For Directors to serve three years:
For Director to serve one year:
For the loan.
Against the loan.
For annexation.
Against annexation.
For the library fund, g..
Against the library fund.
Length of term of school, - months.
A true synopsis of proceedings had and or
dered published by said Board.
FRANZ DINGER, President
LLEwELLYN DAVIS, Secretary.
NorIcE.-All watches left with E. Weber
for repairs must be proven away from the
undersigned Administrator within the next ~
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

The old and reliable Saddle and Harness es'
Establishment has removed to West Main street,
In the old post-office building.
Parties indebted to me are requested to call
and settle, by note or otherwise, before the
FIRST day Of April, 1880.
VIM. P. MCCARVER, Ironuon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

THE ARCADIA CONSERVATORY OF MUsIC-Es-
tablished in the Convent of the Ursulines, aims
to impart a sound and practical as well as the
oretical knowledge of music. Any young lady
of fair talent taking full course in the Con
servatory will not be mechanical note-player,
but a thorough performer as well as composer.
Terms very reasonable. Apply as above.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

Saws the Enterp rise Messenger, of Dexter,
Stoddard county: 81. c. Harris OF Brunot'
Wayne county, Missouri, has been IN our town
for several days Mr.. II. has long been known
as one of the best business men OF his county
and through his fair and honest dealings has
won a name of praise which is accompanied
with unanimous respect and admiration OF
the entire people,"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

Rufflers, fuckers, Hemmers, and all kinds OF
Attachments, or parts belonging to Sewing
Machines, can be had by calling on me.
will also sell any kind of Sewing Machine to
parties that may be preferred at low prices.
Please Give ma a call II. DAVIS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

For SALE.--A Two-Story House, containing
kitchen, dining and sitting-room on first floor
and two bedrooms in second story. Cellar
under whole house. Ice-house and stable
About ~ acres of ground, well set in fruit
trees; good well at the door. Within 200 yards
of the Ironton depot. Will be sold on easy
terms, and at very low price.
Apply to j. GRANDHOMME.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

With this issue, in supplemental sheet, we
publish the Financial Statement for Iron coun-
ty, for the year ending January 3lst, 1880 1t
is full and complete exhibit OF the receipt
and expenditure of the county's money, and
will amply repay careful perusal. We have
taken great pains to have it geographically
correct, and every figure contained in can he
relied upon, we think.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

H. B. 81 +. z. AXE are prepared to furnish
visiting cards of all styles, at low rates-fTom
ten cents to twenty-five cents for twenty-five
understanding to style. Plain, gilt edged,
round and concave corners, chrome cards,
ETC., are among the styles. Ad. Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

Two men, named respectively, Henry Or
ange and - Kirkwood, had a fight the other
night in the tunnel on Pilot Knob, and day
or two afterward enjoyed an interview with
Judge Dinger. We presume they won't en-
gage in any more excitment OF the Kind for
some time to come. It doesn't pay.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

Ed. Register
VIII you please insert the following in your
paper and oblige:
have been requested by the Baptist Church
of Ironton and its pastor, Rev. V. T. Settle, to
assist in protracted meeting to commence in
the above place of worship on Tuesday even
ing before the third Sunday in this month. at
z O'Clock p. M.
Subjects to be preached from:
Tuesday evening-"The Young Mans En-
quiry."
Wednesday evening-''The Sighted Friend. !"
Thursday evening-"God's Message"
Friday evening-"A Lost Sinner and Seek
ing savior.''
Our only object in these meetings Is to get
men to think of their eteInsl destiny, and to
bring them to Christ All our friends, neigh
bors and citizens are earnestly and affection
ately invited to attend these services.
"Come thou with us and we will do thee
good. Numbers K, v. 90.
GEORGE BOULSHER.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

Dr. Prince, of Ironton, purchased the resi-
dence belonging to Mr. Barrow, near Arcadia,
few days ago, and is now occupying the
premises. The location Is fine, and we nave
no doubt the DR. and his family will always
congratulate themselves upon their possession
of so pleasant residence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-03-11

WANTED.-To sell good second hand One
horse Wagon, with brake, bows, wagon cover
and harness. A good mich COW, with calf,
will be taken in part pay. Inquire OF s. b. Bel
lis, near Ironton Hotel, lronton, Mo. tt