Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

look lively, If not so, which IL not common
| on business days.
Mr.. Wolf, foreman for the railroad COM
pany, on this section, Is widening the road
bed, near the depot. and improving the road
| admirably where II was badly needed; per-
haps saving many wrecks and accidents dur
| ing the year. The roadbed was too narrow.
W. NJ. Barry, railroad agent at this place,
has returned, looking well, from his extend
ed visit home, and now resumes his official
duties with renewed vigor. Wilson reports
| things lively over in st. Francois county.
Rumor says he will take one of Middle
| is an ingenious young man, careful agent,
| and persistently attentive to business.
Mr.. T. Schrieber, night operator, il clever
young gentleman and equally attentive to
business-"Two gentlemanly boys"
Business men and others can be seen at ali
times on our streets, en- route for Granite
vi lie, and other points In the valley. Drum
mers are plentiful-eyen overrun.
Mumps are prevailing here.
For weeks past we have been subject to
blizzard after blizzard, cold snaps, gloomy
weather, mud, etc. And as q consequence
there is a large number of persons suffering
from deep seated colds; malsrisl and pneu-
monia attacks are the results.
Dir. A. j. Sheahan, superintendent for the
Lopez Granite Co., of Piedmont, passed
through town yesterday, on his way to Gram
iteyile. He is up for the purpose of secur-
ing more paving dressers for his company.
1t Is said he will employ all the men he can,
and will assure the highest wages going. Nr.
S. informs your correspondent that his COM
pany anticipates an extensive business ut
their quarries in Wayne county this summer;
claiming for them the best granite for paving
in this State, and will soon ship the best lot
blocks that has ever been seen I'm the City of
st. Louis. This is something remarkable,
for l thought Iron county WAS ahead, in |
granite, of any other coun y in the State. |
Mr.. Sheahan is a good business man, and |
understands the granite and |
stone business, it having been his occupation !
for years. He is thoroughly reliable gen.
tleman.
Mir. Trauernicht, merchant tailor ut this
place is turning out clothes at . lively rate.
He says business is increasing. "BilP' an
ticipates another business trip this week. He
believes i'm plenty of work, which is right;
tries for success; keeps an eye open to BUSH
ness; and of course profits thereby.
Mr. II. c. Coles health has greatly improv-
I'd, am glad to note. Looks well. Clay an
icipates trip to Poplar Bluff, his place of
business, this week, but, will return and re-
main at home until entirely well. He Is an
good, business. young man.
r.1a 1np hnn rScff Two hnr
Mrs. Geissic, of Poplar Bluff, for
ome weeks past, is home again accompanied
~ daughter and granddaughter. Mrs. c.
s a most estimable and highly respected la
ly, and is greeted home by her many friends
md neighbors.
Rumor says Mr.. G. Hillaker and Miss Sid
lie Stevens, one of Middlebrook's fairest and
most estimable youLg ladies, were united in
he bonds of matrimony last Thursday.
Wedding bells are the topic of discussion.
Ioung ladies this is the year for ''lnashes,"
tut better not smash" for years to come,
han ''mash" on one you know not.
The Seitz Merchandise Company IL doing
he principal dry goods business at this place.
like still regrets the loss of his favorite car
iage ponies.
Last Monday, st. Patribk's day, was OBJ
erved extensively at the works around here
n quiet manner.
Our school is progressing nicely, with a
God average attendance, and promises to
ass satisfactory examination at the end Of
he year.
We have a daily hac& from Graniteville and
eturn.
Now, Mr.. Editor, If these hasty quilted col.
,ctions of local are passable, ] will come
gain better prepared, when I have more
,isure time. For the present must yield
he floor. Yours,
q EnIrX