Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-01-07
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Bonanza, Jaquith and Blemel come up
with new ads. this week.
We advise providing tramps to keep clear
of DIR. Sawyer's premises. Mrs. DIR. is
brave little woman: would that she were a
better shot!
The week of prayer is to be observed at
the colored Church. Rev. Abanatha preach
ed the opening sermon from the words:
"Occupy till l Gomez
We regret to learn that Mrs. David kness'
of Belleview, died at childbirth last Mon
day. Our sympathes are rendered the be-
reaved husband and family.
The Colored Sunday School was re-organ-
lied on the 4th inst, and now bids fair for
success, under the combined efforts of Revs.
Moses Lax and G. A. Maston.
See prospectus of the Philadelphia Times
in another column. 1t is of the very
best papers in the United States, and well
worth double its subscription price.
No. COS will hereafter stop at Pilot Knob
station, when tagged. This concession is
given at the request of Manager Simpson, OF
the Ore and Steel company, and others.
Services at Baptist Church Saturday, $50
p. M, ana SUNDAY A NJ anu f. M.f 1T thc uou-
al hours. Also, at Pilot Knob in the after
noon, Sunday, at O'Clock. By Rev. Joshua
Hickman.
Judge Emerson was very elk for few
days last week-confined to his bed and
room-but we are glad to see him out again.
He looks a little the worse for the bout, just
now, but we trust he will soon be his old
time self.
A fine large rattlesnake killed Dec.
81, by the Sutton boys on Big Creek. His
snakeship at the time was crossing the pub
lie road, looking for winter quarters This
is the first instance known in this part Of
creation, of rattlesnakes being open for bus
mess this season of the year. DIR. Farrar is
ready to testify to the correctness of the
above.
The knights of Honor are contemplating
a grand time, for themselves and families at
their next meeting on the 18th inst. pub
lie installation will be given; they will also
have music and addresses, and will wind up
with an oyster supper and sociable. 1t VIII
no doubt be nice affair and those knights
who fail to put in an appearance on that oc-
casion will miss having a most enjoyable
time.
Hinchey, the artist, an old-time and ALWAYS
respected friend, again puts us under ooii-
patfon-thIs time by New Years present:
an oil painting. 1t is 4 view of lronton, TAX
en- from Fort Hill. We are no art connois-
seur but those who are competent judges
pronounce it exceptionally fine; we do know,
however, the artist has faithfully deiineated
his subject. Friend Hinchey, thousand
thank.
The teacher of the Colored School has
commenced the use of the "Deportment
Book" and is.now looking on anXiously TO
see what the effect of moral suasion will be
upon the young Cushites. A monthly re-
mort, showing the grade in department and
general progress, will also be submitted to
the parents, without whose corporation the
efforts to instruct of the most astute peda-
gogue will be in vain.
The following is list of the officers elect
al for the ensuing year by the Knights of
Honor at their last meeting: p. d., W. W.
Nall: D., w. T. Gay;V. D., j. NJ. Baird; A. \
n. Tbos. Newman; Reporter, w. b. New
man: Financial Reporter, W. G. Fairchild;
Treasurer, VIM. Hills; Chaplain, A. s
Prince; Guide, C. W. Tetwiler; Guardian,
e. L.. feck, ScHtiHcfs w IL bIS'"S AANPiN
sentative to Grand Lodge, A. S. Prince; AL
ternate Representative, VIM. Hills.
Jno. Blemel walked into our sanctum on
New Years Eve loaded down with big cake,
as artistically iced and decorated as any we
ever saw. The top was covered with flowers
and vines, and in the centre harp-hii
formed of icing. On the sides were vines
and flowers, with the initials of the editors
name so plainly marked that the good wife
could by no ledgerdemain assume the own
ership. She took charge of the cake, how
ever. and holds it to this day. John has our
best wishes, while Robert can count ON fur
ni,ishing the pastry ixins to the wedding
khast when the scion of the house gets ready.
Rev. Jos. II. Foy, D. D., will lecture in
Irotnton on Tuesday evening, Jan. IL, ON
aThe Mans Side of the Question" This
lecture is supplementary to the one deliver
ed before the Lecture Bureau, and will az
ford pleasant and instructive literary en-
tertainnieht to our citizens. Place, Episco'
pal Church; time, I O'Clock P. N. Give the
DIR. rousing audience, and go away glad
dened and strengthened. Let the ladies go
in full force. for they were tickled to see the
men souirn under the former lecture. Per-
haps the men may have chance this time,
when thesother SHE is brought out as the
DIR. can and will don No charge for ad-
mission.