Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-11-12
From Black p. o.

vicinity IS reasonably SOOu.
The singing school, taught by Mr.. T. B.
Minor, has closed with good results.
Although we have not been attending the
Sabbath School at this place regularly, we
are reliably informed that it is a grand sue
cess. The Bible contains more real grand
eur, more exquisite gracefulness of express
sion, more undefiled moral teachings and
more fascinating appropriateness of language
than can be cleaned elsewhere in literature.
For instance, the book of Job furnishes us
bright example of superior sublimity of
thought, and far excels the very masterpiece
of the celebrated Homer.
Listen also to Israel's sweet singer, as he
gazes intently at the blue armament, dazzled
by the exquisite splendor of sight, he peals
forth in tones of swelling rapture: ''The
heavens declare the glory of God, and the
armament shoeth his handiwork. Day unto
day uttereth speech, and night unto night
shoeth knowledge"
Indelibly stamped in luminous letters are
so many precious sayings that solace and
comfort may be gained by every one search
ing its divine truths. Though your heart
strings are pleading and torn, though the
storms of life are raging around you, the
severed chords may be healed: for amid the
roaring of the furious tempest may be heard
a tender, loving, voice, saying: "Blessed
are they that mourn, for they shall be COM
forted."
Though threatening clouds of sin and guilt
are lowering Ger you, causing you to trem-
BILE at the awful vision. the troubled con-
science may be eased, for the meek and low
4 h. ty
speaks those words which have sent balm
of comfort to many heart of anguish:
"Come unto me, all we that labor and are
avy-laden, and 1 will give you rest"
Though the dreadful demon of famine visits
your door and your light may never shine
in the dome of fame, still in your obscurity
and poverty the sunlight of happiness peeps
through the chinks of your log cabin and the
gentle zephyrs whisper: "Blessed are the
meek, for they shall inherit the EARTH"
Though the Christian may be tossed into
the cracking flame whose fiery mouth in
stantIy deyours this mortal body, he may fix
his eyes upon the blue dome of heaven and
soon realize for truth that "theirs is the
kingdom of Heaven, who are prosecuted for
righteousness sake"
Though the oppressive chain of slavery
binds you in the very gall of bitterness and
humiliating misery, the Bible gives rest and
resignation to Gods will to your wearied
soul. Though hoary hairs your temples
adorn, and you are bending low with the in
firmities of age, that same soothing voice is
heard just at the brink of the river: SIT is
I, be not afraid" Look for few moments
into the open Bible and listen to the wisdom
Of Solomon.
Watch the wonderful inspiration of Daniel
and Isaiah as they put aside the curtain
which shrouds the mysterious future, re-
vealing scene of miserable horror and one
of thrilling glory. In that picture are seen
ravaging wars, complete revolutions, scenes
Of triumph and defeat, and the career of a
blessed Savior.
Although we always feel rather enthusiasts
tic on the above subject, space will not ad-
init of our dwelling longer than to say in
conclusion: The "old, old story" which has
interested the minds of people for ages upon
ages, which has melted hearts of stone by its
pathetic interest, and which has been the
source of comfort to many heart-broken
soul, will never cease to thrill our hearts
with joy and fill our souls with love.
We very recently attended church at Good
land, and must say that scientific discourse
was delivered by the Rev. Mr.. j. r. Adams.
Mr.. James Wood, who has been, for num-
Der of years, a resident of Montana, has re-
Gently returned to visit friends and relatives.
Mr.. Wood perhaps has long since realized
that ''there Is no place like home"
Our postmaster, Mr.. w. III. Shy, killed a
very fine deer yesterday.
Rev. Mr.. Fortune is conducting quite an
interesting meeting at Black, which perhaps
will continue two or three weeks. Mr.. For
tune has made arrangements with the teach
er of the school at Black to have him dis
miss for noon at II AZ A. NJ. so that the stu
denrs may all attend church and then take
their dinners and have few minutes recrea-
ton before P. NJ.
The following named persons have visited
the school at Black since our last commune
cation from this point; Miss Mamie Carly,
of Black; Messrs. F. F. Gallaher and James
Bell, of Black; Miss Sallie Hartman, of Belle
view; T. Harrison, and MIR. Black, of Lester.
Vile.
We arc just in receipt of card from Prof.
j. B. Scott, of Ironton, stating that on Sat-
urtlay, Nov. 14th, he would be able to visit
the school at Black and deliver lecture to
the students and patrons Of the school. Prof.
Scott's efforts would be very greatly appre.
ciated here; but, owing to the intense en-
thusiasm awakened by the meeting, we think
best to postpone the announcement until
later.
Mr.. M. Latham, who has been in Colorado
for three years, has returned home to Edge
Hill.
Mr.. William Stevens, of West FORK, is at
tending church at Black this week.
Mr.. G. w. Carly made trip to Ironton
this week.
There was wedding at Lesterville, Sd In
slant.
Mr.. F. F. Gallaher, merchant, will not
move into his new store-house till spring.
Mr.. John Latham, of Goodland, has quite
n number cattle which he desires to dispose
of before "feed time"
Rumor says there will be wedding In
this vicinity shortly.
OK. Henderson, Of Goodland, died the
a6th ultimo. kr. II. was very Intelligent