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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22
Installation of Rev. Mr.. Wright.

! Judged by its members, intelligence and
department.. one of the best audiences even
assembled in Arcadia valley gathered on the
night of the 18th inst. to witness the install
lation OF the Rev. \. w. Wright as pastor of
the IrontOa Presbyterian Church. -
| DIR. BrookeS was absent on account OF
sickness, and the work of the night deyOlved
on DR.. Marquis and the Rev. E. ID. Reach.
The meeting was opened with voluntary,
so Lord, our Lord, how manifold are thy
works. !" Miss Guild presiding at the organ.
The choir was not strong, and the singing
was scarcely up to the average, some of the
! pieces appearing to be new to them.
DR.. Marquis made the invocation, and
. announced the 33Sth hymn, after the singing
| of which Mr.. Reach read the 5oth chapter of
, Isaiah. DR.. Marquis followed with an
earnest. clear and pertinent prayer, and the
5O9th hymn was sung. Then came the SER
mon, by DR.. Marquis, the text being taken
from Isaiah w.: s: 'For my thoughts are
not your thoughts, neither are yourways my
ways, saith the Lord"
The speaker said that men had for q
long time tried to solve the problem of the
unequal distribution of good and evil in this
life on the theory of two gods, one good and
the other evil, one light and the other dark
! ness. The Bible explained the whole matter
by the sovereignty of God. The speaker
used the word Thoughts" in the text as Il
convertible term for ''plan," and the word
'ways' as equivalent to the execution of
plans," and he showed that, as God did not
plan rs man planned, so He did not carry
out His plans i'll the same way that man at
tempted to accomplish his desires. Alto
gether the sermon was strong and SYSTEM
attic exposition of the text, and contained a
wealth of illustration and suggestion.
After the sermon the choir sang the an
them, "God SO Loved the World" Then
DR.. Marquis, having recited the steps taken
in regard to the call, proposed TO Dir. Wright
and the congregation the prescribed quest
ions, and delivered the charge to the pastor,
founding it on Ephesians w.: Hip. The
Doctor said that, while the offices of prophet
and apostle had ceased, those of pastor,
evangelist and teacher remained in the
church. The pastoral office was based on the
Christian element in the congregation, and
the pastor was enjoined to plan and carry
out his work with an eye single to the inter-
ests of that element. He did not approve
of frequent pastoral visitations, nor believed
! that the true test of pastoral success con-
sisted in the number of converts gathered
| into the church.
Mr.. Reach delivered the charge to the
people, and if he and DIR. Marquis had fully
conferred beforehand they could not have
dovetailed their work more completely to-
gether. As DR.. Marquis had based the pas
toral relation upon the Christian element in
the congregation, Mr.. Reach showed what
the congregation must do to bring them
selves within the range of the pastoral rela
| ton. The charge was rather long, but COW
cred many points well made.
At late hour the congregation was dis
missed with Il benediction by the pastor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

THE PILOT KNOB SCHOOL EXHIBITION
The annual exhibition of the Pilot Knob
Public School was held on Friday evening
last, and, Observation-Disclosures Internationally
hot weather, the hall was crowded to over
flowing. The programme was varied and
extensive, containing no less than seventeen
dialogues, seventeen destinations, two tab
leauX, I salutatory, 4 yaiedictory, and three
brief plays, with vocal and Instrumental
music interspersed. The scholars partici-
pating Were all under II, and many of them
quite small, but they happily surprised their
teachers and friends by the general excel
lence of their performance. The exhibition
continued for four solid hours, and was
concluded with the laughable farce of
Handy Andy" in which Walter Fulcher
and DIR. Thomas showed what they could do
in the dramatic line, to the great delight of
the audience. Mr.. Miller and his able as
sistants are congratulated on the success of
the exhibition,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

We direct the attention of our readers to
the announcement column. Therein will be
found the following names: For Sheriff and
collectOr-Wm. \. Fletcher. For County
Clerk-G. =. Nall. For Circuit Clcrk-,Jos.
Huff andiJ. +. T. Edwards. For Probate
JUDGE. Dinger and Jacob T. AXE. For
Assessor-R. NJ Omahundro, S. l.. Buford
and S. \. Reyburn. For Prosecuting Attor-
ney-W. Il. Edgar and Jos. a. Gregory. For
Presiding Justice of County Court. w.
Hancock. For Treasurer-Isaac G.. Whit
worth.
These are all good names, ard a ticket Sc
lected from them will be worthy the support
of the Democracy of Iron county. Those OF
them who have heretofore served the people
have been faithful and efficient. Those now
asking office for the first time viii do their
duty if chosen, equally well. Could more be
said of them if we were to particularize to a
full columns length?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

ga LAND OFFICE BUSINEss."-A good
many people, especially in this section, are
in the habit of using the above phrase, as
expressive of very fourishing trade, but
few are perhaps aware of the vast extent of
the land-ofiice transactions. When Mr.. Geo.
Ii. CruInb assumed charge OF the land Office
at Ironton, about year ago, there was
about million acres of Government land in
this district. Since that time about $50, 900
acres have been disposed of, two-thirds of
that amount going to cash purchasers,
among whom are found the familiar names
OF Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson and
James X. Polk, and the decidedly uncommon
one OF Democrat kiTkendalI. At the pres
cit rate of entries, in seven years there will
not be single acre of public land within
the twenty-five counties comprising The
district.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

tFne charge for announcements viii be as fol-
i"ws-psyabie strictly in advance: For County
Offices, s.; State. $40; Congressional, sIe,l
Primary election occurs Saturday, July Is.
COUNTY CLERK.
u. b. NALL is announced rs candidate
Tor Clerk OF lrea county, subject to the de-
clslon OF the Democratic primary election.
CIRCUIT CLERK.
y. r. I. EDWARDS Is announced as can
didate for Circuit Clerk of Iron county. sub
Ject to the decision of the Democratic pri-
mary election.
JOSEPH HUFF is announced as 4 can2i-
oste for Circuit Clerk OF Iron county, sub
3cct TO the decision of the Democratic pri-
mary election.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
W. Il. EDGAR is announced rs candidate
Tor prosecuting Attorney OF Iron county,
subject to the decision Of the Democratic
primary election.
JOSEPH A. GREGORY is announced as a
candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of Iron
county, subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic primary election.
3. +. BUFORD is announced rs a candidate
Tor Assessor of Iron county, subject to the
decision of the Democratic primary election.
r. n. OMoHCNDRO is announced rs a can
dldate for Assessor of Iron county, subject
to the decision of the Democratic primary
election.
5. A. REYBURN is announced as 4 candi-
date for Assessor of Iron county, subject to
the decision of the Democratic primary
election.
JUSTICE OF THE COUNTY COURT.
j. W. HANCOCK is announced as a candi-
date for County Justice ut large for Iron
county, subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic primary election.
u. II. PALMER is announced as q candi-
date for County Judge for the western dis
tlfct Of Iron county, subject to the decision
Of the Democratic primary election.
JUDGE OF PROBATE.
FRANZ DINGER IL announced 1 candi
date for Probate Judge of Iron county, sub
1ect to the decision of the Democratic pri-
nary election.
]. T. AXE is announced as 4 candidate for
Probate Judge, subject to the decision OF
the Democratic primary election.
SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR.
Nm. A FLETCHER is announced as Il can
didate fer Sheriff and Collector, subject to
the decision OF thu Democratic primary
election.
TREASURER.
ISAAC G.. WENTWORTH Il announced as
. candidate for Treasurer of Iron county,
subject to the decision of the Democratic
primary election.
Or. W. G. THOMAS is announced rs a can
didste fer Coroner of Iron county, subject
50 the decision Of the Democratic primary
e2cctisa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

IMPROVEMENTS. IN ARCADIA neat
and substantial foot bridge has been built
ACROSS the branch at the point where the
Russelville road crosses it, Judge Clarkson
footing the bill. DIR. Princes house, on the
hill, has been newly painted. The summer
residence of Mr.. w. Ii. Thomson, of st.
Louis formerly the G. Russell piace), has
been remodeled and painted in 1irst-class
style, and the grounds neatly arranged Mr..
A. f. Simpson, owner of the old Beckwith
farm, has made many improvements on his
property. The Arcadia College grounds
have been beautiffed, and a neat fence built
around them. The Ringer cottage, now
owned by Mr.. Robertson, of the Arcadia Ho-
tel, has been repainted and adorned with
blinds. The hotel grounds have been con-
siderablv changed in appearance, beauti-
full flower garden and lawn having been laid
out between the house and the railroad.
From the improvements noted, it will be
seen that the Arcadians are bestirring them
selves.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

able damage in this vicinity as il did else
where. Trees, fences and standing grain in
various places were blown down, and seed
washed out of the ground. The barn on the
Hancock farm, near Pilot Knob. and the
stable of Leopold Hurst, on Marble creek,
were demolished. A maple tree in front of
the residence of Mr.. G.. w. CRANE, at the
Knob, was struck by lightning, and the
morse of that gentleman, which was tied
near by, had narrow escape. The tele-
graph pole at the Arcadia depot was hit, and
Cyrus Demire, the operator, was sent
sprawling upon the floor The cow OF J. F.
Lindsay, of Ironton, was killed by stroke
of lightning. There were also many other
mishaps more or less destructive.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22
LOCAL BREvITIES.

Get your straw hats at the Pilot Knob
drug store. 40
The butchering business seems to be a
thriving one in Ironton.
Dewberries are very plentiful this season,
aad sell In town for 20 cents a gallon.
That is q splendid straw hat you have /;
~here did you get II: Why, at the Knob
drug store, of course. ~
The New York show has four funny clowns
At each peri rmapce- The jocus jolly testers
drive duh care away and add zest to the en-
advertisement.
One 81 Ironton's saloon keepers has made
An attempt to "bnll'' the bibulous tendency
~ people by knocking down the price of all
drinks to . nickel.
II you want ypnr girl or your better-halt
TO say you look Just splendid, go to the
Knob drug store and buy nobby straw
hat 40
Fred Christianer, general agent for C. w.
Haadley 4 Co., St Louis, has kindly con-
scented to furnish one of those elegant Guild
upright pianos for the musical entertainment
On the 18th.
Dtager on Saturday, for examination on the
charge OF assaulting Benedetto Calcaterra,
aud was bound over to the Circuit Court in
the sum of $500.
Coming-the truly Great New York Show
said to be one of the finest and most classic
shows before the American public. Will ex-
hibit at Ironton, Mo-, on Wednesday and
THURSDAY June o and %.
A ra Tie for FORTY acres of land, located
road and fifteen miles from Iron Mountain,
wfa take place about July 4. 1t is for the
beaeAt of the Catholic Church at Iron
Mountain.
The Democratic County Executive Com
miffee has recommended the holding of q
mass aeefing at Ironton on the 18th of July,
for fAe purpose Of selecting delegates to the
State and Congressional conventions.
The potato crop is abundant hereabouts
and fine new fssers sell readily Mt dollar
bushel. The United States will probably be
able this year to raise sufficient vegetables
for houe eousunP tion, without assistance
from Europe.
II the "Bonanza" man il allowed to have
his own way, he may take to himself all the
occupations In town He purposes going
into the grocery business shortly; last week
he converted himself into a climb Of the
law sud on Monday he asked to be tackled
on to the REGISTERS staff.
Joseyh Huff, uncle of the Circuit Clerk of
Iron county, died Of spinal affection on
Thursday last, aged "a years. The deceased
wae Q nstive Of Tennessee, but emigrated to
Missouri about forty years ago. He was a
Justice Of the peace at the time of his death,
and wss respected by all who knew him.
IA haker.s dozen" of candidates for the
suffrages Of the Democracy at the coming
primary election have now announced them
selves. We wish none of them any harm,
but hope the men nominated for the various
positions VIII be the best among those shan
feriurss for q chance TO serve the county.
Giides,s Comedy Troupe occupied the
boards a. the Academy Of Music cn Tuesday
and wednesday evenings, and gave a fair
variety performance, but not to very large
audiences. Sam Glider, as a delineator of
r.biopian ecceutricities, is first class. On
saturday evening the troupe, which is a
cuinte,te, gare 4 performance at Pilot
Knoh-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

SOMEWHAT UNPLEASANT.-Geo. Carter
(colored) owns livery stable, and runs a
hack between Ironton and Pilot Knob. He
has wife, Nancy, and also mistress, a mu-
latto girl named Josephine Young. Now
Josephine became jealous of Nancy on ac-
count of the endearments that George was
bestowing upon his spouse, in consequence
of which Josy interviewed Nancy, and, al
though not Il Baptist, she brought Nancy's
head into ''close communion" with billet OF
wood. Result: 4 fine and costs, amounting
to $500, against Josy, which, of course,
Georges gallantry caused him to pay.
Josy, having a ''soft thing" and still yearn-
ing for Nancy's scalp, again sought her and
schlact her al den kOpf, and George "bobbed
up serenely" with s. and costs.
Bars it SCENE. that Nancy had ga sort of
claim" upon George, and, as he was absent
when he should have been reposing in the
bosom of his family, Nancy thought she had
best go i'm search of him. So, taking one
John Isom along for company, she repaired
to Josephine's abode and there uncovered
her truant husband. A disturbance imme-
diately arose among the parties, ending in
the arrest of Nancy and Isom for Il breach OF
the peace. The trial of this case is note
worthy because of the distinguished legal
talent engaged; for Judge Emerson appeared
for the people in the absence of the Prose-
cutting Attorney, and forcibly set forth the
points relied upon by the prosecution; while
Mr.. w. III. Byers, otherwise known as the
"Bonanza man." in maiden effort of great
power and eloquence, moved Judge Dinger
almost to tears i'm behalf of his client, Mrs.
Carter; but the Judge, sitting his feelings,
and, bringing forth the scales of justice,
balanced Nancy's offense with 81 and costs.
Isom was afterwards fined like amount for
participation in the fracas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22
A Principal Selected.

The last number of the REGISTER
contained an announcement Interpretations
for Principal Of the Ironton Public Schools
would be received until June oath. 1t was 50
announced on the authority of one of the
Board, who Informed US, and still Insists.
that such was the expressed wish of tho
members of the Board, upon learning that
Mr.. Van Amburgh, who had been previously
elected, had declined. Our citizens. were.
therefore, surprised, ut learning that the
members of the Board, without further no.
tice or warning, got together on Thursday
last, and elected Rev. Mr.. Wright, the Pastor
of the Presbyterian Church at this place. II
is not because of any objections to Rev. Mr..
citizens object to this action of the School
Board; but it is on the principle that it is a
grave error-one that will yield its harvest of
bitter fruit of animosities and contentious
to employ professional religious teacher
the salaried and regular Pastor of a conrre-
CATION within the same school district. The
School Board does not need to be told that a
very large majority of the voters of the dis
trict, if consulted, would oppose this uniting
of Church and State. Next year we NAV
be confronted with Il contest between Meth
odist Preacher, Catholic Priest, an Episco-
pal Ciergyman,a Baptist and PRESBYTERIAN,
each striving to Use this means to exc out a
meager salary. This would indeed present
queer spectacle, and be conducive to neigh
bcrhood harmony! We hope there is not 4
reader of the REGISTER who would oppose,
or favor, any man or woman for the position
OF teacher because of his or her religious
sentiments. We certainly would not. But
it is because our people instinctively shrink
from allowing our free public schools becom-
ing In any way controlled or influenced by
sectarianism, and they naturally and wisely
conclude that the best way to avoid it is to
keep all Priests and Preachers-all profess
SiOnal Pastors and religious teachers-in
their Churches, and not allow them to con-
troll both Schools and Churches. We do not
hesitate to saY-and we know that we express
the general sentiment-that we are unaltera-
bly, opposed to the action of the Board, a ma
jority of whom have erred grievously against
the principles underlying the Public School
system. 1t was at least the duty of the Board
to so act as to avoid a | dissension and pro-
duce harmony and union. In this way our
School can be made a blessing and a success;
otherwise, failure is certain to result.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

CARD FROM Mr.. CHAAlIERs.-I wish to
inform the citizens of the Valley that have
opened an ice-cream parlor in the Wilkinson
building, under the photograph gallery,
where you will always find the best cream
ON hand. Hoping to receive share of your
patronage, remain, respectfully,
,JuD CHAMBERS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

The Textbook for the city of Ironton
which was turned over to the Collector OH
the 18th inst, shows that the total assessed
valuation of all real and personal property
in the city amounts to S196, 0s5, or something
less than IL, 500th of jay Gould's reputel
wealth. The total tax is Sc 1.67, of which
s49o.67 is levied on property, and S161 on
polls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

The Iron county agent of r. G. DUN &
Co.'s Mercantile Agency writes from Ironton
that the prospects for a good fall trade are
excellent, as mining interests are active and
prosperous; that the wheat acreage has in
creased from 20 to % per cent, and the crop
never looked better; that corn has an in
creased acreage of 10 per cent, but is very
backward and that the potato acreage
has increased so per cent, and is looking ex-
cellent. Correct.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22
Prejudice Kills.

"Elcven years our daughter suffered on a
bed of misery under the care of several OF the
best land some of the wors) physicicians,
who gave her disease various names but no
relief, and Row she is restored TO us in good
health by as simple remedy as Hop Bitters,
that We had poohed at for two years, before
using It. We earnestly hope and pray tina.
did. on account OF prejudice against go good
medicine as Hop Bitters. Tic P4fea:s.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

Show folks are noted or notorious for their
irritability and consequent quarrels, and the
members of elders troupe are no eXcep-
ton. A wordy alteration occurred between
two of the company, one of whom was a
lady, while they were in town, the result OF
which was the arrest of the male aggressor.
The case was compromised, however, by the
payment of So costs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

Guild Pianos are giving f.rst-class sat
isfaction in the st. Charles Catl lolic Academy,
st. Charles, Mo-; Mrs. Cuthbert's Female
Seminary, 1924 Olive ST., st. Louis; also at
Huntsville University, Huntsville, No., and
in many other schools where none but the
best viii suit. Sold by c. w. HANDLEY &
Co., Cor. 10th & Olive Sts., ST. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22
Bucklen'S Arnica Salve,

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruis-
es, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all Skin Erllptions, and positively cures
Piles. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by j. Schultz g. Co., Pilot
Knob, Mo. jne1-Iy
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

The little three year-old son Of Fred
kath, OF PHO! Knob, was bitten through tie
insiep by dog, about two weeks ago.
The wound healed up, but the other day it
broke out afresh, and is making considerable
trouble for the little fellow. The dog that
bit the boy, though not mad, has long since
bittcn- ne dust.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

Music should be in every household, and
any one can have it by buying a .SsHIth
American Organ, on instafiments or cash,
of C. W.. Handley & CO., Cor. 10th and Olive
Streets ST. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

The ladies of the Baptist Church will hold
an ice-cream festival at the Academy of Niu
sic on this (Thursday1 evening. The friends
of the church invite all the inhabitants of
the valley to enjoy social evening with
them, and promise TO do all in their power
to enable all to retire satisfied.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

Mr.. Paul Bagley, who is said to have been
once missionary or some other hanger-on
in the Celestial Empire, talked about China
at the Baptist church on Sunday night
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

The war at Pilot Knob still goes on, grow.
ing out of their nlunicipa complications. A
suit for $1,000 damages has just been CON-
menced against P. FL. Jaquith, Esq, for usur-
patton of Office, and false imprisonment, and
several others in prospect we hear.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22
ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINMENT
AT THE
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
TUESDAY Eve, JUNE 9TH,
For Benefit Of Presbyterian Church.
PROGRAMME.
Opening Chorus-"Hark the Song of Jubilee. u
Tableau.
Instrumental Duet. M rs. W. W. Nall and
Miss Guild.
Solo,. Miss Nellie Prince
Tableau.
instrumental Music. Miss JaGlIith.
Song...... Russell Quartctte.
Solo,. Mrs. Isham.
Tableau.
INTERAfISSION.
Chorus-"Come Where the Wild Flowers
Instrumental Music. ....... Mrs. W. W. Nall
Tableau.
Vocal Duet. Miss Markham and Mrs. Moser
Song. ...... DR.. Griffith.
TabIeau.
Instrumental MuSic.... Miss Jaauith.
Solo,. Mrs. Isham.
Tableau.
Closing Chorus-s'Good Night Gentle Folks,
Admission % cts. Children under II years,
i5 cents. Reserved seats so cents. Doors
open at ~ O'Clock; curtain rises at s.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-06-22

0. III. Medley, agent at Hogan, went up to
Minnesota a couple of week since, returning
last Thursday, with a brand new wife. Fri
day morning about 8 O'Clock, the ''pusher''
and three extra" engines drew up in front
of Mr.. MS dwelling and gave the bride and
groom locomotive serena de, with yaris-
lions. The atmosphere was riven with dia-
.bolic sound for half an houi and for miles
around the good people We're startled from
their peaceful slumbers. E reclamation and
interrogations were thick as the leaves
in Vaambrosa until succeeding day
explained that 'sthe agent" had taken unto
himself better-half, and the boys had been
eongratulating him.