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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26
Letter From KaOlin.

Last night Mr.. John Webb lost about one
hundred and fifty dollars worth of hay and
fodder by fire set in by neighbor. Every
scoundrel is eventually fool, and before
that wretch commits another depreciation
let him see % 1t that his dog does not give
him away.
Business required trip to Mr.. Silas Coles.
Knowing the relative locations of the points,
a bee line was struck as nearly as possible,
but ''Jordan Was a hard road to travel"
Cedar Creek drains large amount of good
land much of which is going back to brush.
At Mr.. Coles 1 was agreeably surprised to
find good supply of books, evidently dill
gently read, and to see good evidence of gen.
eral industry and thrift.
Having concluded my business and par
taken of an excellent dinner, the return
march began. The more gradual slope on
the north side of the mountain enabled one
to correct back, but 'the jumping off placer
came at last. But on the return trip an hour
was saved. Among the many things which
do not understand is why anybody leaves
Southeast Missouri, except for the good of
the country.
In the death of Charles X. Henderson the
writer has lost steadfast friend, who was
an honest man and gentleman.
Your correspondent at Black P. o. seems
to have struck vein of natural gas. II mat
rimony has that effect on him it is to be hop
ed that he will never have to marry again.
Let Prof. Scott stay away from there and
leave everything to Rev. Fortune and Prof.
Patterson who are s'to the manor born," al
though the writer was there before they
were, and knows the place.
A great deal of fear has been expressed
around here that the burning of Mr.. Webb's
hay and fodder will give the neighborhood a
bad name We are now getting down to the
facts in the case.
Mrs. Elihur B. Shepherd, of New Mexico,
is visiting in this neighborhood looking after
her interest in lands. She is energetic and
keeps her eyes open. The writer had pleas
ant chat with her in regard to New Mexico.
As the meeting of Congress comes near,
politics come to the front, and the question
is, what shall be done with the Mugwumps?
The astounding discovery has been made
that the President does not believe in their
infallibility. No Mngwunp cares the butt
cut Of bristle what the President believes
OF disbelieyes. We have nothing for which
| to ask him, and no advice TO give him.
We have got our work in to stay.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26
From Des Arc.

Thinking your readers may want to hear
from our healthy little town, will give you
few items.
Farmers are busy getting in their corn and
preparing for winter. The corn crop is not
as good as expected. A good deal of it is
rotten on the stock, and very short ears.
Our granite quarry is moving along lively
this fine weather. Plenty of orders. Des
Arc is destined to be the great granite field
| of Southeast Missouri. There are several
thousand dollars paid out here every month
and the farmers have q good market for all
kinds Of produce.
Corn is selling here at 4Oc; pork, &c; beef,
and &c by the quarter.
There is still considerable lumber shipped
from this vicinity.
Messrs. Ruble and Graham are moving
their mill to Vulcan.
Jesse Lovelace will shut his mill down soon
for the winter, as it is not very profitable
running a saw-mill in winter.
Our old friend, Thomson Dunnegan, died
last week and was buried in Des Arc. He
was gooc and straightforward Democrat.
He used to say, when Horace. Greeley was
running for President, that he would vote
for the man that went on JEFF. Davis bond.
He had bsen married two times and would
have taken the third wife in short time ii
death had not called him away. He was sew
enty-five years old.
Mr.. E. E. Mason was in our town yester.
day.
Geo. Lopez, Esq, paid our quarry visit
last week. Don't know what he was up to-
There are several granite men that have s
hankering after the Des Arc Granite.
Messrs. Cape and Ms. Hill, OF Jefferson
county, paid us a flying visit last week.
ISAAC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

son, MIR. Lafayette Aicorn, of Belleview, Mo
Thursday, 18th inst. was noted hereabouts
as being "raising"- Mr.. James Bryan
having two cribs raised; Mr.. Charles Bryan
one crib and one stable, and Mr.. Henry Mel.
sonia house. e
Several of the young folks from this vicin.
ity attended the wedding at Mr.. Silas John.
sons, near Belgrade, Mo-, on last Friday
18th instant; on that occasion Mr.. w. w
Turner, from near Palmer, Mo-, was united
in "the holy bonds of matrimony" to Miss
Sarah johnson by Rev. Mr.. James Yount, Of
Palmer, Mo.
The public school in the district north OF
us, taught by Miss Annie Carney, closed on
Friday, 18th instant.
William Clifford, two years old, only child
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. McMurtrey, of Wash
ington county, Mo-, died on Monday, Nov
ember 9th, 1885, at 1 A. NJ. Canse of death
membranous Group. He was wide-awake
child and idolized by his parents. E.
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From Black II. o.

Ed. Register-The meeting, of which we
| spoke in our last communication, is still IL
progress; twenty-siX have already been con
| verified, and large number are apparently
| very deeply convicted. Bro. Fortune, as WI
have often said, never fails to accomplish
grand and noble work for the Master.
Saturday, 14th inst, your correspondent
and wife made a trip to Ironton and Middle
brook, and stopped over night with Mr.. c
Hilliker, the 'boss" painter of Southeast
| Missouri. Mr.. Hilliker is apparently wei
yersed In vocal and instrumental music.
We accept the congratulations of the cor
respondent at Kaolin.
Mr.. G., w. Carly, of Black, has the fines
turnips we have ever seen in Southeast Mis-
sourt-some being twenty five inches in cir
conference.
Mrs. Phillip Carly, of Belleview, has beer
recently attending church at Black. Mrs. G
is Christian lady of whom any community
may be exceedingly proud.
Sunday, 18th inst, Bro. Fortune baptized
the following persons: Maggie Carly, Mary
Carly, Charley T. Carly, Jno. G. Carly, Rob-
Hawkins, william Hawkins, William Black
Samuel Black, John Brooks, James Goggin
Mary Walden, Mary J. Black, Rena Linsen
Mrs. John Rayfeld, Sarah Carly, and Ros;
Hartman, of Belleview.
John Mcmahon, ESQ.,, of Goodland, was a
Black last week.
| 9 Quite often, we hear some one speaking 0
| hard times" We do not see but that time.
| are as good as we might wish.
Mr. Chos Harrisou of CeutreviIle wen
| Il take his family home, 18th inst, who ha
| ben visiting parents and friends at Black
for quste awhile.
Mrs. 81. c. Stevens, Of Centreyile, attend
ed church at Black last week.
The following named persons have yisite,
the School at Black since our last communi
cation: Mrs. David Hartman, of Belleyiew
| Mrs. John Latham and Mrs. j. T. Patterson
of Goodland; Mrs. Black, f. F. tiallaheI
| and Messrs. G.. B. Goggin and Hawkins.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26
From GOOdWater.
GOODWATER, Mo-, No

GOODwATER, Mo-, Nov. 20, 1885.
Ed. Register.-Since my last writing the
| weather here has been variable; considering
| the lateness of the season it has been-with
| the exception of few clustering, stormy
| days-delightful and invigorating.
Farmers throughout this section are busy
gathering corn. The yield Of that staple
| hereabouts is quite good, if we bear in mind
that we had 80 days. drouth this year.
Mr.. r. j. Alcorn is attending the Belle
view public school which is being taught by
his brother, Mr.. Lafayette Alcorn.
On Sunday morning, Sth inst, at O'Clock,
Minnie, the II months old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. F. Laramore, died. Some
thought her ailment was pneumonia; others,
| Group.
Mrs. d. S. Love has become so much worse
since my last, that it is thought she cannot
live much longer.
Mrs. R. Erbschloe visited the families of
Messrs. George E. Breckenridge and w. F.
and A. r. McMurtrey-all of whom reside
on Big River, in Washington county-this
week.
Miss Lucy Laramore has just returned
from weeks visit to relatives near Bel
grade, Mo.
Mr.. Samuel Lucas yesterday killed squir-
rels; last night he and his grandson, Mr..
Charles D. Lucas, killed a catamount and a
rabbit; also scattered tot of turkeys, one
of which Mr.. Jas. NJ. Lucas killed this MORN
ing.
In my last the word ''united" in the "hard
times" paragraph, should have been printed
selected" 1 heartily endorse all that your
correspondent, "Nestor," says regarding my
question on Political Economy. 1t seems to
me that to claim that any President of the
United States is accountable for the una
| voidable changes in the Stiffness" is tanta-
mount to claiming that We are all subjects
of an absolute monarchy, instead OF being
citizens of Stree and Independent States"
How can any one who has any appreciable
knowledge of Civil Government think OF
such a thing? Since the duties of the Presi-
dent are almost entirely executive in nature he
| cannot exert q controlling influence over the
| fluctuations of our markets. The irrepres-
sible law of demand and supply alone is at
the foundation of the matter at issues. 1t is
altogether question of "cause and effect; !"
even were it not so, should we not rather
| look to legislative, than to an executive
power for the source of this-seemingly nec-
essary-eyil? Most assuredly SO.
have been reliably informed that Rev
Mr.. w. T. Croker met with serious mis-.
hap while on his return from Irondale last
week: Accidentally striking a stump, his
buggy was s'smashed."
Mrs. Harmon Alcorn has been visiting hel
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

Farmers are very busy at the present gath.
ering and taking care Of corn, potatoes, tur-
nips and SO on, and am told that corn is
lighter yield this year than last.
Our neighborhood has been greatly startled
within the last few days by reports of mad
dogs amongst us. We learned that man
and his little child were bitten few days
since, and great many dogs and some 9TH
er animals. Some Of them have been con-
fined to await the results of the bite, while
many are going foot-loose. We think it
right for every person that has dog that is
bitten to kill it at once
We have been reliably informed that Rev.
Lain c. Odell has been carrying on series
of meetings down on Black, (about five miles
from here), with marked results, or quite "a
number of p DECISIONS. We trust it is the
good seed being sown. and that it is falling
into good ground.
Well, Mr.. Editor, we will bring our letter
to close, by saying, Nav the REGIsTEK
man live to be his three score and ten, and
his valuable paper have no end. More anon.
Nov. %, 1885. s$
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26
Cape-weast.

November 16, 1885, at the residence of T.
T. Fitz, Des Arc, Mo-, Mr.. F. F. CAPE, of
ironton, to Miss LoTTIE WEAsT, of Des Arc,
Rev. Geo. Steel, of De Soto, officiating. They
Will make their home for the present in Iron
ton. May thezsNer be blessing to each
other, and Isl along lies changing
way be guided az protected by Thine ON
nipotent hand. The way of life is rough and
thorny, and often may its fiinty rocks pierce
the hand so eagerly extended to pluck its
tempting fruits. Her sisters and brot hers,
while they were grieved to give up the one
whom they so tenderly loved, and who had
SO long been the light of their household,
were solaced by the thought that they were
yielding her into the safest hands, and that
her happiness would be infinitely increased
by the change. May God bless and protect
Fred and Lottie, is the prayer of their friend,
S-RIoN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

DIED.-Near Courtois, Washington Co.,
Mo-, Nov. 6. 1885, little Minnie Laramore,
aged year months and days.
Farewell, little Minnie, tits hard to give
you up, but yon have crossed the dark val
ley of death, and while your little body lies in
the cold and silent grave your spirit has gone
to God who gave it. We all have that same
debt to pay. Little Minnie was very sweet
and beautiful child. "Oh death thou lowest
the BEAUTIFUL" the pride of her parents,
hearts. Yet they mourn not as those who
have no hope, for they know Minnie sleeps
with jesus blessed sleep from which none
ever wakes to weep. Parents, let us pre-
pare to meet the little angel Minnie.
We shall meet, but we shall miss her,
There will be one vacant chair,
We shall linger to cafess her,
While we breathe our evening prayer.
Sleep to-day o, early fallen,
In thy green and narrow bed,
Dirges from the pine and cypress
Mingle with the tears we shed.
-P0tOSi Independent. a FRIEND.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

DIED.-On Marble Greek, Nov. 19tE, EAfzA-
BETH SEILINGER, wife of John Seilinger,
aged Al years, 1 month and IS days, leaving
young babe only five weeks old, and a
family of nine living children to mourn her
loss, besides numerous host of friends.
Mrs. S. was member of Marble Greek
Grange, and was always found faithful sis
ter of the order, always at her post; a social
kind hearted neighbor, waiting on the sick
and ne edx. She was at work as usual in ap-
parently good health getting supper, when
pain suddenly struck her in her left arm
between the elbow and shoulder. Asking
her husband to get her hot drink, she sat
down in chair. Mr.. s. had only taken a few
steps toward the kitchen when he heard her
fall, and, turning, saw her lying on her face
In front of her chair, dead. j. Milburn, who
was present, thinks she struck the floor
dead, as he saw no sign of life when on the
floor. Thus we are healthy, hearty and ro-
bust in life. yet in the midst of Death. May
sister S. rest from her labor in happiness and
peace! H.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

| what is a town without brass band?
Frank Seibert was overcome by powder
smoke one night last week.
Our young and energetic livery stable pro-
| prietor, Mr.. Stafford, is fixing up some nee
rigs for the holidays. Louis Schwaner is
| making new cushions for all his buggies,
carriages, etc.
Powder and caps must be kept in separate
boxes. They are like tricky mule: you
don't know when to trust them.
| Manager Simpson was here couple of
days last week.
The shipment of ore Is considerably larger
since Mr.. Willoughby has commenced hoist
ing it in cars from the Shaft.
Charlie Pertel is the boss brakeman on
the Weehauken. Doc. Profit is yard. mas
ter.
A couple of the genuine cow boys made
their appearance on the hill the other day,
and for fear we would not probably take
| them for just what they were, they stopped
at some poke berry bushes and painted large
red letters, COW BOY, on their broad brim-
med white sombreos.
Payday Saturday afternoon. Cheap Johns
IN their glory but the poor fellows who dis
pense the torch-light procession spirits say
they never saw it duller.
Only three barber shops in the Knob. All
got plenty to do. Come on, some more!
The shutting down last Thursday after
noon ut quartering time, fer want of fiat cars,
worried a good many.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26
A Chance for Everybody

Having purchased the en-
tire stock Of goods of the late
firm Of w. w. Nall & Co., and
as / desire to change the line
Of goods, | will offer these
goods for the next thirty days
at greatly reduced prices.
Now is your chance to secure
bargains. We ask you to ex-
anime this line Of Dry Goods,
Boots and Shoes, Millinery,
Notions and Groceries; and
our exceedingly low prices.
w. w. NALL.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

was nothing done that was in the least sug-
gestive of anything improper. On the con-
trary, there never was cleaner programme
given. We say this much In justice TO the
company. The songs, etc., of the quartette
were as good as anything we ever heard in
Ironton. We don't know what sort of a
racket the De Soto people had with tie COM
pany, but here everything was done on the
square.
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Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters of nd.
ministration upon the estate OF George
Bise, deceased, were granred 10 The under
signed on the 26th day OF November, 1885, ny
the Probate. Court of Iron County, Missouri.
All tersons having claims against said es-
tate must exhibit th m 10 me for allowance
within one year after the date 0f said letters,
or they NAV be prec. uded from sny benefit OF
such estate: and II such CLAIMS be not exbib-
tied within two wears from time o. the pahil-
cation 81 this notice, they will BE- forever hsr-
rad. MARTHA BIsE. Administrator <.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26


+ Mr.. T. B. Miner is now, we are informed
at GAINESVILLE.
Mr.. Alfred Hawk, of Goodland, who has
been quite unwell for several months, is now
cOnvalescent.
Mrs. D. II. Hartman, of Belleview, who
has been visiting friends and relatives al
Black returned home on the morning of 18th
Inst. Mrs. II. is a true Christian lady.
We have been reliably informed that Mr..
jeff. Alcorn is now attending school in Belle
view. Mr.. A. is an exceptionally intelligent
young man, and will, of course, be greatly
missed at Goodwoter.
Our class in Philosophy and Algebra is
progressing finely.
Miss Hendrix, of Belleview, has been at
tending church at Black for short time.
Miss H. has many qualities which character
ICES true lady. j. I. PATTERSON.
Nov. %, 1885.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26
Notice to whom Il May Concern.

All persons are hereby notified that will
not be held responsible for any debts that
my wife, Augusta Guhse, may contract, and
the public Is warned not to let her have
goods or other property on my account.
A.. w. GUHSE.
Ironton, NO., Nov. 81, 1885. 81.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

Ayers Sarsaparilla thoroughly cleanses the
blood, stimulates the vital functions, and
restores the health and strength. No one
whose blood is impure can feel well There
is weary, languid feeling, and often sense
of encouragement and dependency. Per.
sons having this feeling should take Ayers
Sarsaparilla to purify and vitalize the blood
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

The celebrated Bryan & Brown Boots and
Shoes at Nall's are the best Boots and Shoes
made, and haye all been reduced in price.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

Iron Mt. Episcopal MissiOn.-Joseph Fl.
Foy, ID. d., LID, Minister i'll Charge. Appoint
ments to preach
Ironton. on the first Sunday in every month.
DeSoto on I'd amt 4th Sundays.
Crystal City on 81 Sundays.
Services at 10:45 A. NJ aud 7:3o p. NJ.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

Given ND by all to be the finest line of Mil
linery in Ironton. All prices reduced. AT
NalpS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

Ladies' and Gents Overshoes in endless
Variety and at a reduced price that will as
tOnish you, at Nall's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26

We take pleasure in recommending Halls
flair Remover to our readers. 1t restores
gray hair to its youthful color, prevents bald
ness, makes the hair soft and glossy. does
not stain the skin, and is altogether the best
known remedy for all hair and scalp dlseas-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-26
American politics is curious problem and

American politics is a curious problem and
proves two things, viz: "That the whirligig
of Time has strange revenges" and that ex-
tremes meet. Ever since the war the De-
mocracy has logged along with its nose in
the coat tail of the Republicans, and all the
time talked loudly of what it would do when
it had the power.
The Mugwumps tired of the farce and car
ing nothing for either the Democracy or the
Blaine men, changed the order of the pro-
cession and placed the Democracy where
talk will not answer. 1t must act.
In 1880 U. s. Grant and Samuel J. Tiden
were badly defeated; in 1884 they achieved a
grand success. 1t has already been said that
U. S. Grant made Presiden Cleveland his ex-
ecutor. In order to be sure that the estate
would be settled he also made him his heir,
and bequeathed to him all he had to leave,
viz: the shirt of Nesus and the Trojan horse.
Nov. 14th. THOMAS CALLAHAN.
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Don't miss the bargains now being Offered
ut Nails.
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Tunnel Driftings.

The Benefit Ball
of the Knob Band
will be a grand af-
fair. Every lover
of music should at
tend. Encourage
ment helps keep a
B an d to e t h e r.
What is home with .
ant IN 4fhor ~
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-02-24
Moberly's b andate.

The mayor of Moberly proposes to deal
with the trsmp question in a more sum-
mary main than that adopted by most
cities, the following being bis prOclama-
ton In regard thereto.
To the citizens Of MOberly.
You will please desist from feeding what
are commonly known as tramps. They are
a worthless class Of crestures who live 10y
Begging from door 10 door, Eeilher willing
nor wishing honest employment. When
oongrega'ed together they often boast of
not having worked day for years. The
police will please arrest all persons found
begging on the streets. If they are found
worthy the city will gladly render such
assistance as is necessary, and If unworthy
they will be put at hard labor. Also, all
peddlers, unless they have proper license.
This is the way houses are examined and
located for thefts TO be committed the
night following. also command you to
arrest sll persons without visible means of
support as Migrants.
ID s. FoRNEY, Mayor.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-02-24
Death OIL. s. Hamilton.

DIED.-At the residence of his siste-,
Mrs. +. II. Denton, In East Bolton town.
ship, Cowley county, Kansas, on Sabbath
evening, Feb. 8, 1885, Lrgan ). Hamilton,
Esq, in the 41sr year OF bis sse.-Arkans; S
City Kan Traveller,
IS Hamilton was for a nuusber OF
years in The employ Of the NJ, K. & T.
Eifs; he worked for The company on the
Nesho division aud subsequently, at Seds-
liza. Finally he was promoted to division
superintendent with headquarters at Par
sors
He quit railroading at Parsons and went
into tie milling business at that place.
He did not remain long out of railrosding
but took the narrow gusge at Parsons as
superintendent.
From there he went TO work for the Den
yer & Rio Grande in Colorado. Thence
he drifted 10 the Kansas Pacific.
About one year ago he came to Sedalia
and commend, 10 run q train between here
-snd Chamois. whore he continued until his
beslth failed.
Mr.. Hamilton was a clever, faithful en-
ploye, tue husband, an indulgenl father
and a sieadfasi friend.
He leaves q vile and daughter TO mourn
his uniimely end