Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-01-14
From Granifeville.

1eXtenu my heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS To- Ii
Editor" upon the receipt of that beautiful
escritoire mentioned in last issue, and at the
same time compliment the members OF the
P. X. c. B., upon the excellent taste display.
ed in the selection of the same; and will add
that they have conferred a boon which will
be undoubtedly appreciated by the public.
| Inasmuch as it is an undisputed fact that we
are more or less Influenced by surroundings,
is it not plain that the patient, struggling
| scribe, well nigh weary of well doing, will
| take fresh courage at this (highly mcrited)
mark of esteem from such generous and
worthy representations of a critical, but
grateful public; and draw therefrom fresh
inspiration for greater struggles and grand
er triumphs? May Eye Ed" live long to en-
joy possession thereof, and the P. X. c. b.,
to enjoy the fruits Of its possession!
| We have ascertained from Mr.. Walsh the
fact that the Company have secured another
| large building contract in Chicago, and con-
template augmenting their force of stone
cutters by the employment of 100 more.
The committee of the Workman's Hall are
| keeping up with the times by improving the
| Hall. Amongst other things, they have q
much needed chimney under process Of con-
| struction, which will add much to the COM
| fort and safety Of the same.
Your Humble Servant, thinking to break
the monotony of existence at Rustler's Hill.
| bethought himself to take a stroll over to
| Locust Grove. Accordingly he buttoned up
| his ulster, and after short tramp across the
| snow -crusted fields, found himself seated
| before a CHEEKY fire blazing up i'll one Of
| those old-fashioned Democratic institutions
| for solid comfort, re-place, in the resi-
dence of that estimable lady, "Aunt Cary"
Thomas. Around the hospitable hearth
were gathered, also, the well known faces
| Of Dave Mckinney, Pete Mayborry and Mr..
Robertson, as well as the cheerful circle
of home folks. Soon our group was startled
by mine hosts announcement of dinner, and
we sat down to refresh our inner man with a
sumptuous repast such as could be prepared
by none save the deft fingers of "Aunt Cary"
and Miss Ida. In order to complete our en-
joyment, we were invited to adjourn to the
parlOr, where our aesthetic natures were en-
thraled with the golden chain of rapture as
we listened to the cultured and melodious
voice of Miss Ida, as well as the gentle tones
of "Aunt Cary", accompanied with the en-
livening notes of the violin in the hands Of
that master Of music, "Pap" Thomas. At
late hour we took our way homeward, and
it is needless to say that we enjoyed very
happy day and one that will be marked by a
white stone in our memory. May they long
live to enjoy the comfort of their happy
family circle.
1t becomes our sorrowful duty to chronicle
the demise of Eugene Geary. Deceased was
stopping here temporarily for his health, his
home, we understand, being in California.
The prime cause of his death was hemor-
| rage of the lungs. His death occurred upon
| the Sth inst, at the age of 40 years.
j. Kerwn returned from his eastern trip,
and says that he "enjoyed it hugely" He
gives glowing account of the holiday fes-
| tivities as celebrated al the old homestead,
and was one of the favored ones present a:
| big turkey barbecue. He expresses him.
self as being highly pleased with his new
home, and gives due credit to Jack and Mac;
| and truly they are excellent workmen, and
| those having any thing in that line would do
| we'll to call upon them.
The friends of j. D. Palmer will be graft
fed to learn that that gentleman has secur-
Carbonate, Ills. He reports $50 men upon
his rolls, and says his duties are lighter, sit
uation more pleasant and more remunera-
tive than his former position with the IS. G.
Co. We wish you success, old boy, and if
you undertake to study feline anatomy in
the future, We hope it will De attended with
as happy results.
The weather clerk has returned from his
protracted spree, and is trying to make up
for lost time. Our first intimation of his re-
turn was in the form of a genuine blizzard,
with all the appurtenances thereof. Mr..
Murray reports 81 degrees below zero Satur-
day morning, and so cold Sabbath morning
that the thermometer disdained to register.
But old Jamaica" with his genial face, is
sending abroad his cheering rays with zest
| thatIblds fair to break 1.-THE SPELL and over
throw the designs of old Boreas, ere long.
We are grieyea to learn that Rotrt Newall
is in very pecarious condition, ard his life
is despaired of by his many friends.
Geo. Posten says he "wlshes Mr.. James
Jack would tell all he knows about the
Black Horse Cavalry"
Alex Smith Us irrepressible. If he isn't at
work it's because he's nothing to do and it's
too cold to do it.
Vigneaux's skillful fingers are ever busy
fashioning from the unsightly rough ashlar
| the beautiful symmetrical column. Still he
sighs occasionally for the old yine-clad hills
| Of Sunny France.
We met the irrepressible "Mose" Thomas
yesterday morn. He is one of the "boys"
| who smile in derision at liking Frost" and
woe to the Inflated deer and turkey, when
he girds himself for the foray.
Mr.. Walsh returned from Syenite, Satur-
| urday, where his appearance always makes
| the boys happy, as it is indicative of replen-
shed pocket-books. Well, he made the
Graniteville boys ditto.
word if you please, in regard to Mr..
Waterman and his school. In four years.
experience in the practical application of di
dactics, it has never been my fortune to visit
| q school, considering the disadvantages I'M
| der which the worthy Professor labors)
| which was so we'll conducted. Let us draw
| q contrast. The minimum remuneration
which ever received in Kansas, was $50 per
month, and the maximum roll which came
| under my responsibility footed total of 81,
and then my expenses were from to So less
Der month than those Of the much.sbussd