Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-08-12
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| Ed. Register-Since my last communica.
ton from this point the usual monotony OF
things has been undisturbed; consequently
1 have nothing of importance to report.
Although in most parts of this country
abundance of ram hiss fallen, 1t Is yet dry in
this immediat vicinity. Should it rain now,
there would not be more than % per cent. of
yield of corn raised within radius of -
miles from here; consequently corn cannot
be bought forle than 80 cents per bushel.
As result from the extremely warm wealth
er, chills and fever are very prevalent.
Mr.. Geo. Stricklin, of East Fork, opened
school in the Stricklin district, near Good
land, on the End inst. l wish you a success
full term Mr.. S.
1t is not the one who has finished his col
lege curriculum that makes the best teacher.
The teacher who possesses a good primary
education and realizes that he is training
souls for eternity, when he is giving his dai,
ly instructions, is generally successful
teacher.
Mrs. Black, nee Lester, of Lusterville, is now
in very critical condition with that terri
bic disease consumption; consequently her
was called home on the list inst.
People in this vicinity are nearly all down
threshing, and report that the Weld of wheat,
both in quantity and quality, is much better
than was anticipated.
Jesse Hale, son of A. Hale, of East Fork
will attend school here during the remainder
of the term, months. Jesse is an intlel-
gent youth and will take a course in the nat
ural sciences. We welcome you, Jesse.
Church ut this place was largely attended
Oh the 1st inst; an excellent sermon is report
ed to have been delivered.
The candidates in Reynolds county will be
kept iii suspense until the Nov embcr election.
l can name the successful parties.
Persons who observed the apparent con-
geniality of the candidates before and after
the election, will see quite a change.
Messrs. F. Gallager and L. Harrison went
to St. Louis on the Goth ultimo. Madam
Rumor says there is soon to be wedding
on Long Branch.
1t is reported that Squire Eaton, merchant,
ofEGoOdland, is soon to have Grist and saw
mill in working order. Mr.. E. has the nee
essary reIulslte-the capital.
ID. G. Stephens and lady, of Ccntreyille,
were here last week OF q visit to friends and
Relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter, of Belleview, are here
on visit.
Quite d number past the larger part Of the
day, on the 31st ult., playing croquet. Well,
it is a nice game, boys, and to think of play
ing with your girls, too, must be superb
II. Drewry has returned from Prof. Scott's
school in BellevIew. Mr.. D, will teach some
where in Iron county this fail.
Among others who have visited the school
here since my last l note the following
Master D. Carly, of Beleview; Jane
George, Lesteryille; Mary Miner, Edge Hill;
j, Hale, East Fork; G. W. Hawkins, w. II.
Shy and Misses Sarah and Lizzie Goggin.
DIR. Frank Parker, East Fork, is frequent
lY seen in this and other vicinties. DIR. P.
is one Of our most sober and best physicians
Miss Dora Goggin is staying with Mrs R.
/. January at Centreville.
The roads in this district are being prop
erly cared for, under the supervision Of w.
Carly. j. TRAVIS.
August 9Th. 1884.