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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-09-25

ACABLEGRAM stating that Sir John Mac
Donald was to lie elevated to the peerage
was received at Ottawa, Can, on the 18th.
Upon being congratulated, Sir John stated
that the announcement was. premature.
He had no official information which
would lead him to believe the report cor
rect
The total exports of petroleum and Pc
troleum products, during July, was 81, 40,
O1s gallons, representing 81, G43, DOL, against
47,69S, 3s7 gallons, representing =, ITS, 1872,
the same month last year. For seven
months ended July 81, 1884, go .596, 694 gall
ions, or SIG, 49,, 27S; corresponding period
of previous year, 2s5,93l, 400 gallons, or
$26,6sS, 440.
JAMES g. BLAINE has written letter to
VIM. Walter Phelps, telling him about his
marriage He says he was secretly mar
ried in Kentucky, when mere youth,
and that he was afterwards married in
Pennsylvania, as there was no record filed
in Kentucky. He gives the date of the
birth of his first child, and many other
noints concerning his domestic affairs.
TRAIN on the Indiana, Bloomington &
Western Road was thrown from the track
near Farmer City, Ill.,, on the 18th, and a
number of people were severely injured.
Tn one of the cars that rolled down the
embankment was Hon. Thomas A. Hen
bricks. but fortunately he recsdFed only 9
few slight bruises. Mr.. Shoemaker oil
the Indianapolis Sentinel was among the
injured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-09-25
AUBURN, IND, September 20.

AUBURN, Ind, September 20.
a heavy shock Of earthquake was felt
ut 2:15 ps m. yesterday, lasting about ten
seconds. Brick blocks were perceptibly
rocked, and much excitement prevailed.
No damage was sustained. The shock
was felt aio.s the line of the Postal Tele-
grapl from LiSonler to Wellington, Ohio.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-09-25
THE BLAINE LIBEL CASE.

counsel for Shoemaker Make Applic cation
to the Court for an Order Compelling
Blaine to Answer their 1nterrogatories In
Order to Make Out Their Defense, Other.
wise That Proceedings be PerpetualIy
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11
OF the Board, which will be carfully

enforced:
RULE I. Every physician, or per-
son acting as such, who shall pa
tient sick OF the smallpox, varloloid,
or other infectious or pestilential
disease, shall forthwith report the fact
in writing to the said Board, together
with the name and street where such
patient is treated.
RULE XIV. No person or persons,
company or corporation shall be per-
mitted to put, in any of the streams
within the limits Of the City Of Owes
so, any dead animal, fish or meats or
any rotten or decaying vegetables,
nor the contents OF any privy or
ccssPool.
RULE XVI. No person shall suffer
or permit any stagnant or filthy water,
dead animal, putred meats, decayed
fruits or vegetables or any foul and
offensive drain, sink, privy, cesspool,
slops, garbage, manure or other or
fensive thing that may be detrimental
to the health Of any person, to re-
main on their premises, not shall.
they deposit the same iu any street,
alley or open lot, or in the rear Of
any block in the city.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11

Tee Board of Health respectfully
calls attention to the following Rules
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11
BOARD OF HEALTH.

Office of the Board of Health
Owosso, July 9TH, 1884.
Board met on call of the Board OF
Health.
Present--President, Clerk, Mabin
and Health Officer.
Complaints were made as follows:
of privies and grounds of Michigan
Central r. r., on lot 8 blk IS, A. l..
& B. O. Williams addition and east
one half of lots 9 and "a blk 10, also
of pig pen on said lot 8 blk IS and
of Stops and garbage on blk a2 and
in rear of buildings on Exchange
street.
On motion orders were issued to
have tine prives on Michigan Central
r. X. grounds and on lot IS blk IS,
aforesaid put in sanitary condition
and id accordance with the rules Of
the Board, within ten days from date
Of service, also that the pen on said
lot 8 blk IS be removed within TWEEN
ty-four hours from date of service
and The grounds put in sanitary con-
dition.
On motion notice of complaints
and copies Of Rule I6 were served on
parties throwing slop and garbage in
rear of building on Exchange street.
Also the Health Officer and Mr..
Mabin were directed to investigate
complaint as to nuisance on said east
II of lots 9 and IL blk 10 and report
to the Board.
Board adjourned subject to call of
the President. E. l.. BREWER,
~ Clerk.
Tee Board of Health respectfully
calls attention to the following Rules
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11

State Of Michigan, County Of Shiawassee, SIS.
l. c. Il. Hershey, Cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
Is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
T.. L. HERSHEY, Cashier.
IL 81 Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
9th day of July, 1884. Il. l.. BREWER,
Notary Public, Shiawassee Co., Mich.
Correct--Attest:
I'D. DBwKr,
l.. STRUBER, Directors.
M. OsBURN,
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11

To the census notes printed by us last
week, we append the following:
Middlebury population in 1880, 1,007:
in 1884, zoos. gain of one.
Hazelton, population in 1880, 1920 in
1884, 1918 less two.
Vernon, populotion in 1880, 1924 in
1884 1895, loss. 1879
Sciota had not been repoted up tot hurs.
day noon. This shows loss in the county
outside of Owosso Of II, and including
Owosso gain of 1901.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11

AT regular meeting of Star of Hope
Lodge No. rs. Daughters of Rebecsa, held
at their Hall on Tuesday evening. July 8,
1884, the following named were duly in.
stalled officers for the current term. viz.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11

In Shoot No. 4, balls single, Sweep
stakes, entrance fee of 81 and money di-
vided as in Shoot 8, Rosencrans, Matlock
and Belts scored 5, Gier Hughes and
Hendrick each.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11

SHOOT No. 2.-$100 to I'll or pro tenn
Entrance $500. Money to be 40, 80, 20.
and 10 per cent. OF the 38 who entered,
the following is the score of those made 8
to 10 points, the balls being thrown
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11
HURRAH FOR owOsso GUNNERs,

SHOOT No. 1-15 Single Balls, purse
$500, divided so, 80 and 20 per cent. The
score Of those making over eight is as fol-
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11

The Courier. published at Coldwater
says, under date of July Farmers com
menced cutting their wheat to-day. The
yield promises to be more than an averag,
in most parts Of the county"
1t is exceedingly important that every
member Of Oriental Encampment. l. o. o.
F., should attend the meeting on Wednes
day, evening Of next week.
The TIMES is under obligations to w
8. George q. Co, of Lansing, the wei
known State Printers. for copy of theil
Michigan Railway Guide" a neatly prin,
ted little pamphlet, to be issued monthly,
giving the time table of each of the rail
roads in the state, and other valuable in
formation to the travelling public. Price,
10 cents month, or 81 90 a year.
Sunday was cool windy day.
The Democratic ticket is Cleveland and
Hendricks.
There was, THE TINES believes, less
business done in Owosso last Saturday,
than on any other week day for year.
The editor of TIE TINES was pleased
to receive long call on Saturday, from
the venerable Judge Turner, one of the
fathers of the Republican party in central
Michigan, and one of those men of whom
it can be said "Au honest man is the no.
blest work of God" He is an enthusiastic
supporter Of Blaine and Logan, and like
We editor does not entertain doubt Of
their election, nor that Michigan will give
them a decided majority.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-07-11
THE MARKETS.

Prices paid in Owosso on Friday Morning
OF This Week.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
AT THE ARmORY..

Election of Captain By she Light Guard-COmIng mIlItary Social Ar fairs.
 The Light Guard, Co. E., Second regiment, held an election last evening to choose cap tain ia place of Captain Loomis, who was re- gently elected major to succeed Major Ban non A very large number of the members of the company were present Theodore Sucher, first lieutenant, was elected captain. Robert M. Walker, first sergeant, was pro noted to the place of first lieutenant and William A. Bristol was elected to the posi- ton of first sergeant.
 The Gatling gun battery will give ball at the armory this evening.
 The Foot Guard intend having dance on Christmas eve.
 On the evening of January 9th the ball in honor of Governor Harrison comes off at the armory.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
Greeting An OetOgenarlan.

A large gathering of the members and friends of the First Baptist church met in the lecture room of the church last evening to pay their congratulations to their venera- ble deacon, Henry Stow, who had reached his eiehtieth year of usefulness. Rev. Wal lace Fl. Butrick made some very pleasant in- troductory remarks, which were followed by 8 duet by Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Walker. Dr. D. s. Phelps, who for twenty years was pastor of the church, made some inter- esting remarks, and Miss Minnie Bird gave a reading. A quartette composed of MT. R. E. Manroes g, Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Walker and Mrs. Ed. N. A1ling gave fine selection, af- ter which Rev. Dr. Peabody of Rome, N. F., spoke in pleasant strain. After another reading by Miss Bird Deacon Charles B. Han- son reviewed the history of his honored brother deacon, who for fifty-6ve years has served in that capacity. The hearty deacon was then called on and addressed his hearers in his interesting and pleasant manner. Deacon ". c. Briggs offered prayer of thankfuIness and mercy for the deacon, the church and the friends assembled. After another duet by Mir. and Mrs. Walker an in-. formal reception was held, and many old and revered friends of MT. Stow shook hands with him aud his wife.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16

ETelephone connection both stores. d5 2ptf
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
The Long I.land HeIress.

William G. Butler, who has been acting as the confidential agent of the Gravesend, L. T., heiress, says her name is Adelaide Bromp- ton. The marriage of Miss Brompton with W. A. Harris, of Mound City, Kansas, will take place in few days. They will start vaEh fortune of $100,000.
 Mr. Butler says he is going to Gravesend on Friday with two or three credible witnesses to see the marriage eonsummated. When he returns with his witnesses Mir Butler expects that those who have been doubting the re- liability of the affair will be relieved and all speeulations as to the aetuality of the lady's existence will cease. He further says that this is the last time he will ever act as agent in matrimonial speculation, as he has been eubieeted to untold annoYances.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
VOL. LII.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Tuesday, December 16, 1884.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

 Alligator Slippers-M. Bristol & Sons. Bargains In Scarfs-J. N. Adam Q Co. Cardigan Jackets-J.N. Adam 6 % Christmas Specialties-At Bretztelder S. Christmas Siippers-M. Bristol & Sons Dolls TIunks-J. N. Adam & Co. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At Druggsts Dr. Kennedy Fav0rita Remedy-At DrugglsCS'. Extract of Witch Hazel-At Druggists. Tancv Susnenders J. N. Adam & Co. Fine Ciqars-E E. Hall & Son. Ter Rent-House-70W William Street. For Rent-House-2Uo Orange Street. l=1 ;, For Sale-BuiIding Lot--A. H. Thompson French Kid Shoes-M Bristol 6 Sons. Good Time To Do It-J. N. Adam Co. Holiday yAttractions-Bolton q Neeiy. Japanese tfoat SkinS-J. N. Adam & Co. Knit Goods-J. N. Adam & Co. Lewis Red Jacket BitterE-At Druggists Nice And Warm-Hew Haven Opera House. Notice-Henry G. Lewis, Mayor. Oranges-E. E. Hall & Son. Plaid Dress Goods-J. N. Adam & Co. Pearls White Glycerine-AtD Druggists. Rocking Horses-J N Adam & Co. Scott 8 fnIuIsion-At Druggists. Silk Embroidered Slippers M Bristol x Sons. Silk Handkerchiefs- N. Adam & Co. Singing Dolls-At Northrop's Toys-J. N Adam & Co. Valuable PresentS-M. Bristol & SonS -Teacher-Lewiston Academy. Wanted-Engagemen South Street. N. '. wanted-S -Situation-1 Wallace Street. Wanted Situation-2 Day Street, Wanted-S -Situation-55 Day Street. WAnted-S -Situation-560 Elm Street. Wsnted-S -Situation-307 State Street. Winter S6irts-J. N. Adam & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
BOARD OF ALDERmRN.

Petitions Presented And Referred
 RemOnstrances And Reports Of
 Committees The Estimates For ~ 1885 Agreed tO-Reaignatton~ Of
 George F. RO1comb As Member
 Of The Hoard Of Public Works.
 A special meeting of the Board of Alder men was held last evening, His Honor Mayor Lewis presiding Petitions were read and referred as follows: Of Mathew Golden for a naptha lamp on Ann street. of Sherman Chipman, for gas instead of naptha lamps on Downing street: of Yale college observatory, for eobble gutter on the south side of Can, ner street.
 Remonstrance of Lewis Elliott against the extension of Greenwood street from George to Chapel street was referred.
 Report of the Board of Public Works.de completion of sewers and pavements was ordered on file.
 Report of the clerk of the City court for the month of November, 1884, was ordered on file.
 Reports of the Committee on Claims were accepted and orders passed as follows: Of Michael and Patrick Eagan, for refunding of oity tax; of Marcus E. Baldwin, for the abatement of a pavement assessment; of Mrs. Henrietta Whitmore, for abatement of sewer assessment; of Patrick Campbell, for abatement of city tax on the list of 1889; of James Say, for partial abatement of taxes; of estate of Patrick Keegan for abatement of interest on city tax of Mrs. Mary A. Bassett for damages caused by change of grade on Maltby street.
 The report of the same committee on peti- tion of Henry G. Lewis for expenses incurred in establishing his title to the mayoralty was referred to the next Court of Common Coun- cil.
 The same committee reported adversely to the following claims Of Mrs. A. Warren for compensation for injury to person of Mrs M. A: Yale for compensation for injury to person Of Mrs. Jennie E. Ortseifer for com pensation for injury to person; of Geprge R. Chamberlin for compensation for injury to property caused by an overflow of waterfron the George street sewer. The committees report in each case was accepted and their recommendations adopted.
 The resignation of George F. Holcomb as
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
Grand Soirea.

A grand soiree for the benefit of Thomas Moran, who is in very feeble health, was given at the National armory last evening. There were ninety couples on the grand march which was led by Mir. Charles W. Egan and Miss Annie Kelly. The music was by Landrigan's full orchestra with Captain Flaherty as prompter> It was very enjoy able occasion and a handsome sum was real ized for MT. Moran The committee having the affair in charge were c. w. Egal, L. R. Whalen, T. E. Burns, J. x. McCue, J. J. Egan, J. Q. Cou1agan, J. J. Kerr, B. V. Key holds, B. F. Geelan, c. 2. Ledwith, G. H. Allan w T Doherty
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

A gentleman living on York street picked a bunch of violets in a warm spot in his gar den yesterday.
 The annual meeting of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad will be held in this city January IA.
 The Board of Councilmen will meet to- morrow evening to consider the Derby rail road matter and to act on the estimates.
 Notwithstanding street rumor, L. Oster- weis will not discharge any men owing to un- certainty with regard to the Spanish treaty.
 Mayor Lewis, president of the Chamber of Commerce, will call meeting of the cham Der for next Friday evening for the purpose of discussing the Spanish treaty.
 A large boulder fell upon the Naugatuek railroad at Beacon Falls yesterday from an overhanging rock. There was no accident to any trains, although they were delayed.
 August H. Lieberum, jr., eldest son of A. H. Lieberum, a we'll known furniture dealer of Bridgeport, died at his fathers residence Sunday morning, aged twenty-one years.
 The second annual meeting of the New Haven Taxpayers association for the election of officers and the transaction of other busi- ness will be held at room No. 15 Insurance building this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Dr. Zink, of Branford, was out riding re gently when the king bolt of his carriage broke and the horse ran furiously and dashed the carriage into post. Dr. Zink was thrown against tree, but escaped with few light bruises.
 We invite attention to the holiday display of sealskin and seal plush cloaks, fur trim mings, including beaver, lynx, fox and chin chilla, silk and derby hats and silk umbrel- las at Brooks & Co.'s, manufacturing matters and furriers.
 At MT. Bowman's elegant photographic establishment business is prosecuted, rain or shine, by the lightning process and all the many successive appointments follow on ex- act time and orders can be accepted up to Saturday to be finished by Christmas.
 Delaney Sayou, native of Zululand, stu dent at the Hampton Normal school, Nor folk, Va, is dead. He was twenty -four years old, and was brought to this country by Barnum, the snowman, with whom he travelled for while He had been at the school more than two years and was making excellent progress.
 The maSnncenb dlsplay or cno1ce TUT goods at Burgess & Burgess is 8 great temptation to Christmas buyers and is daily selected from by the ladies. So fine dis play is a credit to the enterprise of these merchants. It includes seal sacques, beaver shoulder capes. seal caps and gloves, fur robes, fine plush robes, silk umbrellas, trav- cling bags, ladies and gentlemens kid gloves, muffs, Sc. Already many articles have been bought for Christmas gifts.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
How a Schooner was Dismasted.

NEW LONDON, Conn, Dec. 15.-The schooner Artist, of Somerset, for Providence, with coal, was dismasted in the lower harbor this morning while at anchor. A heavy sea caused her to roll, the main chain plate gave way and the mainmast snapped in two. The fore- 't was rolled out, taking part of the deck forward with it.. A tug went to the as- sistance of the schooner and lowed her to the wharf. She is leaking very little.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
The ohr1.snas Season.

HAonSon e% 0A Peneer tnls season outdo ell previous efforts in elegance of goods and variety, while never before were there SO many patrons of this house. Splendid goods for Christmas gifts are offered, such as plush seal cioaks, perfect imitation of seal skin silk eloaks. cloth cloaks, black silks of all the best makes, foreign or American, linen goods, blankets, gloves, hosiery, ha4d- kerchiefs, merino underwear and fancy ar ticles. This fine store is, in short, replete with attractions for Christmas buyers.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
ChanIain NTcOabe Lectures.

One of the most interesting and eloquent lectures that has been delivered in this city this winter was given last evening in the presence of very large and intelligent au- dience at the cosy church of the Trinity Methodist society on Dwight street. Chap lain McCabe, well known here as an orator, was the lecturer of the evening and the sub ject upon which he discoursed was the s'Bright Side of Life in Libby prison" The speaker surprised many of his hearers by some of his statements. He certainly sue- ceeded in entertaining them well for an hour and half
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
omeerr Forestrv.

Last evening Court Columbia No. 6,3e6, elected officers as follows: P. c. R., John Corper; c. R., A. Veil; s. c. R., Henry E. Adkins; treasurer, James P. Wilson; F. S., Charles W. Pfuderer; R. S., James Hamilton; s. W, Bernard Moran; J. w., Frank H.
 Wheeler; s. B., John Sweeney; J. B., Geo.
 Vickers; court doctor, Frank H. Wheeler; trustees, James F1agg, A: Mendoza, Isaac KIeineP ~
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16

On motion of Alderman States it was voted to lay tax on the grand list of eleven mills on the dollar.
 At this point recess for ten minutes was taken in order to give the Democratic mem > bers an opportunity to caucus in regard to the resignation of MT. Holcomb
 When the Aldermen were again called to order Alderman States read from the charter to show that when a member of either of the Boards resigned and his resignation ac- cepted that an election to fill the vacancy shall be held ct the next regular meeting.
 His honor said that a regular meeting could he called at any time by the Mayor, and he would call such meeting if any number of gentlemen so desired.
 The resignation of MT. Holcomb was then taken from the table and accepted.
 The ordinance de resolution concerning the discharge of cannon on any of the streets or public squares except East Rock Park was tabled for printing.
 The question of watering the streets came up in the shape of an amendment to the char ter giving the city the entire control of the matter. After a short discussion the matter was tabled and the Board adjourned to next Monday evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DKPARTAxENT, ! OFFICE CHIEF SIGHlAI. SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec 16. 1sS4-1 A. M For New England, colder fair weather, north west winds, higher barometer For Middle States colder fair weather, north winds, niger barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
manufacturlng Notes.

The New Haven Folding Chair company has shipped large invoice of rolling chairs to the great New Orleans exposition, and are making beautiful exhibit of chairs at their salesroom for the holidays. The New Haven Rattan company, of which MT. I. N. Damn is also president, is now occupying it's large new building, and prosecuting it's business with great vigor, with the increased room and ne~ machinery Among the new i'm provements is one machine that makes fifty miles in length day of chair cane. About one hundred hands are employed in this manufactory This enterprise, which was matured only few years ago, is another val uable addition to our manufacturing inter ests
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
Rooks at Adarn,s.

Chambers Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge. The large Edinburgh edition, revised to 1884 with maps. The same, smaller American reprint, at 8 very low price. Charles Dickens works, 15 vol. set. Matthew Arnold's, g vol. Thackeray, II vol. Scott, 12 vol. Scott, 24 vol. George Eliot, 8 vol. Washington Irving, 6 vol. Gibbons Rome, vol. Guizet's France, 8 vol. Bancroft's United States, vol. Macauley's England vol. Macauley's Essays, &c., 3 vol. Wm. Blacks Works. Knights History of England, 8 vol. Knights History of England, vol Bu1wer's novels, 13 vol Chambers Encyclopedia English Litera- ture, 9 vol.
 Chambers Encyclopedia English Litera- ture in calf, 3 vol Smiles Biographies. Oliver Optics books Miss Alcott's books. Mayne Reid's Books. Shakespeare in 13 small vols in case. Shakespeare in small vols. in case. Tainels English Literature. E. P. Roe's Novels. Mark Twain's books.
 J. N. ADAM & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
Rlnnkefa.

A pair of good blankets is a seasonable Christmas gift. Buy them where you are sure of the best value for your money, that is, of J. N, ADAM & Co.
 dec16 St
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16

how much cheaper you can buy gentlemen's underwear in our store than in others? If not it will pay you to investigate
 J. N. ADAM & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
To1Nnsend Savings Bank.

A legislative commission composed of Senator Edwin L. Scofeld of Stamford, Re presentatiyea George P. Mclean of Sims bury. and William Cecil Durand of Mill ford, will meet in this city to-day to examine the affairs of the Townsend Savings bank
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16
SerfOugIV HI.

Many friends will regret to learn that Mir. E. Frank Snyder, of the firm of L. w. & P. Armstrong, Shipping merchants, is seriously ill at his residence, No. 230 Oak street, with typhoid pneumonia
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-16

Tidies, Tray Cloths, Sideboard Table and Bureau Searfs, Splashers, and many other things in fine momie linen, stamped with choice designs for outline embroidering.
 J. N ADAM & Go.