Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-07-27
Pilot Knob Clippings.

Hornets never sting dead men. So we have
heard.
The large bridge between the dwelling OF
Mr.. Kaths and that of Mr.. Richter fell into
| the creek last week.
| Miss Flayia Hayden, who has for some
years been sojourlling in the State Of Califor-
mia, returned a few days since to spend the
summer with her mother and sisters. Hei
many friends are glad to see her.
| Miss Nettie Sutherlil1, of Caledonia, and
one of the late graduates Of Caledonia Col
lege, was visiting Mrs. jesse Mcfarland and
other friends here last week.
| Mr.. Albert Gockel, one of Jno. Schwab's
young clerks, happened to severe accident
last week. Like many of our boys, he form
ed the habit of jumping upon running cars
The result is badly mashed foot that will
be many weeks recovering.
| Mr.. BabcocE, well known to our people as
one of our boss operators, was in town last
week. He was seen about town buying par
egoric, rattle boxes, &C., and upon inquiry
it was found that he had sought another kind
of rattle. Is it John or Mary, which?
| Our town experienced quiet Sabbath at
the close of last week. The business houses
Of Front Street were all closed. Two or
three men were known to be drinking, but
Front Street insists that they did not get il
there.
| J. Klug went to the city or somewhere
else and has not returned yet; We don't know
his business, but it is reported that he will
soon sell his stock and go elsewhere.
| The Union Sabbath School had an attend
ance of Il last Sunday, an increase of II over
| the previous Sunday.
| We are informed that DIR. G. W. Farrar,
Jr., has been appointed physician for the
Ore and Steel Company of this place. The
young doctor is well qualified, tends strictly
to business, and is deserving the confidence
| imposed.
We hear of very severe stabbing affray at
dangerously cut by one JEFF. Brooks. They
were said to be drinking, but then we sup
pose not, for we presume one could not get
| whiskey at Middlebrook on Sunday().
The new Lodge of Ancient Order of United
Workmen lately organized at the Knob, holds
its regular meetings at Odd Fellows Hall,
Friday evening of each week.
Our barber has bought another BARRIERS
| chair and will put it to use rs soon as he
finds an apprentice. Let the boys apply.
Your itemizer has been so abused, malign-
ed and connived against by designing indi-
viduals, during the past week that he has
been afraid to ope his mouth. What death
is worse than to be scared to death?
CITIZEN.
Dr. GOuldiI.~ of your town was at the Knob
last Monday. and was terribly surprised to
see Il rattesnake, as he was in the act of
mounting his horse.
Whistling is a favorite pastime in this
burg, and some of our young ladies are ex-
perts at it.
Mr.. Julius Klug and better-half returned
home last Monday.
Our barber has gone huckleberrying, and
the bearded man solemnly awaits his return.
August Boss, of Bismarck, was in town
last Monday.
Rumor says there is to be wedding short
". Guess who?
No. has been considerably behind time
during the past week.
The haying season is here. The darkey
puts in time and a half. He singeth, as If
happy.
A travelling matchmaker has been making
his home with us for several days.