Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-06-25
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Brief is the "Brevity" column this week
But our correspondents furnish matter o.
perhaps greater interest.
On last Thursday evening there was 6
social party of friends at the Arcadia House
parlors in honor of Miss Emma McGill, who
took her departure from the Valley On last
Sunday, returning to Chicago-thonce to In.
diana and Virginia. Music and mirth made
the evening very enjoyable one.
The Colorado potato bugs are making their
appearance on the early potatoes, and if a
war is not waged by all the farmers, hun
dreds and thousands will destroy the late
. crop of potatoes. Let every one look to it
that none of the early brood escape destruc-
ton, but unite in a war of determination.
W. r. Edgar, Of Iron county, recently ap-
pointed land receiver of the Office at Ironton,
is young Democrat of sterling worth. His
record as prosecuting attorney of Iron coun-
ty is second to none in this state. 1t is need
less to say that his appointment was by no
means a surprise to anybody; yet it is one
that will receive universal approval.-Bis-
mldrck Telegram.
BY order of the City Council Collector Pat
ton is on the warpath earlier this year than
usual. All persons owing city taxes will do
we'll to make arrangements for their ayment
at an early day. Once paid, the bother is
over, while the longer you delay the greater
the amount of trouble that attaches to all
concerned. Walk up to the Captains Office,
boys, and settle!
One of the heaviest storms that ever shook
up this section occurred last Sunday morn
ing about three O'Clock. First the wind blew
a hurricane, and then came perfect down.
pour of rain which in few minutes covered
the earth to the depth of several inches. 1t
continued for nearly two hours. The wind
blew down signs, shook the houses, and over
turned fruit and shade trees in every direc-
ton. No serious loss resulted, however,
thanxs once again to the mountains which
on every side guard our happy Valley from
the more terrible effects of the elements in
commotion.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will
give q Musical AID Refreshment Entertain
ment at the Academy of Music tomorrow
Thursday evening. We can safely assure
all who attend a very pleasant time, indeed.
During the evening the following musical
selections will be rendered.: "Star of De-
scending Night"-Chorus. Selection from
ssThe Fairy Bridal."-Chorus. Solo, "With-
in a Mile of Edinboro Town."-Mrs. Eva C..
Penniman. Selection from ''The Fairy
Bridal."-Chorus. Ice Cream, Ices, Cakes,
Lemonade, Fruits, Candies, etc., will be
served to all who desire at moderate prices.
Admission free.
There are only five boarders in the county
Jail, at present-this being the dull season OF
the year. The following is the list:
w. F. Diefendorf, from Butler county
murder In first degree.
j. S. Rhodes, from Butler county-forgery.
Frank Cole, Reynolds county-serv1ng
sentence of 60 days in Jail, for burglary and
larceny. Cole is "under age" and for that
reason escaped the pen.
Marion Strickland, from Iron county
serving thirty days. sentence for obtaining
goods under false pretenses.
John Belk, from Carter county, charged
lareeny