Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-09-02
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Ed. Register-After an eight weeks drouth
uninterrupted save by one rain of fifteen
minutes duration-this section was visited
by rain on the afternoon of last Sunday,
22d inst. Though it came too late to benefit
much of the corn, it was quite relief to us
all, as the heat since that time has been less
oppressive; although blowing is as yet out
of the question, the rain sufficed to aid the
growth of pasturage and it is hoped that
| within a week from now the fields will be
| thoroughly saturated by sufficient rain to
admit of wheat sowing to advantage
A terrible tragedy occurred near Usage,
Crawford county, No., recently. AS it usual
in such cases, conflicting reports concerning
| the matter were circulated, but according to
| reliable sources of information, the follow
ing statement is in accordance with the facts
In the case: Elburton and George Clouts,
two brothers, failed in u business lin which
they were partners; charges and counter.
charges of mismanagement and embezzle-
ment were made and bitter feud was the
result; finally, on the morning OF the 18th
inst, Elburton, or IS Burt" Clouts rode up
to where George, their father and a hired
man were, and said " George have come to
kill you," at the same time drawing a weap.
on and shooting at George, who, it is said,
lodged; the ball struck George on the skull,
glanced off aud struck old Mr.. Clouts, who
in Il few hours afterwards died from the eff.
fects Of the wound. Before "Burt" could
fire second shot, his mule threw him and
he was securely bound and an officer sent
for.
Among recent occurrences hereabouts I
note the following.
Mr.. Geo. w. Love went to Belgrade to at
tend the dedication of the NJ. E. Church,
South, at that place.
Mr.. Chas. Bryan bought horse and mule
from Mr. Geo. Williams.
MIR. Lafayette Alcorn and family returned
to their home at Belleview, Mo-, last week.
NJ. John w. Harral, our worthy assessor,
was in this vicinity few days ago, on busi-
ness connected with his office.
Mr.. A. NJ. Acorn is about to remove to
Reynolds county, Mo.
Much sickness in this section has resulted
from the drouth and " dog days"
Mr.. Morgan Scott has returned from the
Baptist Association at Three River,St. Fran
co.'s county, Mo. He reports the admission
Of Emmaus Church into the Association.
On last Saturday, 21st inst, your CORES
pendent crossed "the ridge" between this
point and Black River; stopped over night
with Rev. j. r. Adams and family. OF
course l met Tobias, your genial cores
pondent from Goodland; found him to be
thrifty, widc-awake farmer and a gentleman
OF more than ordinary intelligence. Attend
ed divine services at Mt. Pleasant church on
Saturday night and Sunday morning, on both
of which occasions Rev. j. r. Adams
preached to fair sized and wel-behaved
on Saturday he took for his
text the last clause of the last verse of the |
Goth chapter af Acts; on Sunday morning,
after prayer meeting, he preached the fun
eral sermon of the deceased infant of Mr. |
and Mrs. A. W. Stricklin from Rev. XXI-4. |
Toward the close of the services much SYM
pathy was manifested by many of those
present for the bereaved parents who were
deeply affected. Among the congregation
were noticed Judge Joshua Mason, from Red |
Point; Messrs. Samuel, John and Albert
Croker from Goodwater; Mr.Samuel Adams
and family, Of Dent county, Mo-; Mr."Mart'
Smith, from Greeley, Reynolds county, Mo-,
and Mr.. Thos. Bell, from Black p. o.
protracted meeting is in progress under
the guidance Of Rev. Oscar Lunbeck of the |
NJ. E. Church at Sugar Grove, about miles |
north of this point. E.