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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11
From t}sedwatar,

GooDwAfER, Mo-, Feb. 9Th, 1886.
IF the correspondents Of the REGISTER,
from other parts of this county had not so
frequently and persistently criticised ME for
reporting the doings of the weather. clerk
| in this portion of Iron county, L would have
written up" the weather Of the pass three
weeks in the following manner:
sunday, 18th ult., it was pleasant weather
overhead until afternoon; then the prepare
lions for Il rapidly approaching snow-storm
became noticeable; during the night follow
ing and on the next day until 8 A. NJ, it
showed; then It turned colder; about 2:30
P. ". it again began to snow-and such
flakes, Larger surely never fell. at least
not in this vicinity. Nor was it "a little and
quit,n but they kept coming down large
and fast for about twenty minutes; then the
flakes that came down were less in size than
their predecessors, but still it showed until
sometime in the night" By the way, that
was lovely winters night; excellent for
sleigh riding,
Tuesday. 10Th ult., was tolerably cold.
Wednesday, Goth ult.: Mist and light rain
freezing as fast as falling-all day.
Next day it was somewhat colder. Fri
day. I'D ult.; showing again and cold west
| wind blowing.
| During the night following, and all next
| day, it remained cloudy, and turned still
colder. Sunday, 24th ult., clear aud cold.
| Monday, 18th ult., dense, heavy fog fell
early in the morning, congeaIing on the tim
Der and on whatever else it fell; cleared off
and turned somewhat warmer about 10 A.
NJ, but "clouded up' again that night and
during the greater part of the next day it
rained; as hard, driving east wind blew all
day, 1t was everything but pleasant TO attend
| to outdoor affairs. Upon arising next
morning, 9th ult., we were surprised to find
that much snow had fallen during the night.
During that uav the wind did much to com
plete the drifting Of the snow until in some
places the banks of snow were several feet in
| depth.
| The next two days were quite cold. Sat.
urday, aoth ult., it again showed quite hard
until about 10 y NJ, when it turned little
warmer. Sunday, Dist ult., clear and pleas
ant.
Monday, LIST inst, clear and cold in the
forenoon; pleasant in the afternoon.
Tuesday, I'd inst, windy; showed hard
from early in the morning until after night
fall. 81 and 4th inst, were quite cold. To-
day the wind is in the south, and there is a
reasonable prospect OF u coming thaw.
On Monday, 18th uit., l left home on busi-
ness in Ironton and at other points in the
eastern portion of the county, becoming
lstorm- bound, passed two or three days In
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11
From Near Belleylew.

Ed. Register-Perhaps you have wonder
ed at our long delay for not writing few
items from this part of the county, after we
had been cordially invited to do so. Well,
during the recent cold weather We have
been ':snnwhd ina ana frose opE," and hard
y able to get ahoati consequently. our items
were left out.
There is not much going on in this part
of the county. Farmers are doing very lit
tie; getting wood, building fires, and attend
ing to stock, is the order of the day.
There have been several parties in the
neighhorhood, and the young folEs seemed
to enjoy them very MUCH. But the cold
weather has frozen them out, and the sound
of fiddle and heel-tap is silent again.
The cold weather has seriously interfered
with the district schools. As we learn the
attendance at Elm Grove is small; not so
much so at Belleyiew, as the pupils all live
close to schoolhOuse. We learn the patrons
are we'll satisfied at Belleview with their
teacher, Mr.~4Alcorn; from what We have
heard, he is teacher that understands his
business, and no doubt his labors will prove
q success.
Quarterly Meeting will be held at Cedar
Grove Church the I'd Sunday of this month;
services on Saturday before, at IL \. NJ, and
Bpm.
DIed.-At his father IN laws, Mr.. Whites,
on Monday evening, February LIST, Mr.. Tom
Williams, of inflamatory rheumatism. Mr..
Williams was stricken with this dreadful
disease about three months ago, and suffered
4 great deal, but patiently, until death re-
hi, Of !,
| wife, relatives and many friends, to mourn
his loss.
| Messrs. Stone and McCumber, from near
| Irondaie, are in the neighborhood buying
| horses and cattle; paying 800 for good hors-
es, and &c, gross, Cor beef cattle.
| That pleasant smile still fingers about r.
j. Hill's face, despite the cold weather. His
| boy is doing well.
| Mr.. J. E. Low has sold his property in
Belleview, and has bought more at the same
| place.
| Charley Lucas, from Big River, is attend
| ing Mr.. Young's school, at Elm Grove.
The Mckinney Bros. took a carload of
! fine beef cattle to st. Louis last week. They
have about % head on hand yet, and will
ship again soon. They are enterprising
| traders.
Mr.. VIM. Bell, the energetic merchant Of
i Pull Tight, is doing very good business for
a country store. He has, at his store, q corn
erusher for grinding corn, shuck, cob, and
all. This is most excellent way to prepare
feed; and also great saving of what might
be wasted.
Well, if it don't get too cold we will try
to call again. Il SUBSCRIBER.
Feb 9TH, 1856.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11

| the neighborhood Of Belleview. While Their,
| met many of my former friends and ae
| quainsanees; among them Mr.. L. Aieorn
whose school visited and found to be con.
| Quoted in an energetic and wide-awake man.
ner, aud with degree of thoroughness rare.
ly equaled lin our country schools. More.
over, it needed but eursory glance to tel
the fact that the teacher of that school pos
sesses more than average governing power,
and that his methods are good.
Ere my return home / enjoved the hos
FATALITIES Of Judge and Mrs. D. FL. Palmer
and MIR. and Mrs. L. Alcorn, of Belleyiew
Mrs. Buford and sons, of kaolin, aud Mr..
and Mrs. James P. Barger, of Montana, Mo.
On Friday, 10Th inst, Messrs. D. S. Love
and Benjamin Midvett went on fox hunt
They soon 'siumped'' fox, but a. the dogs
went in diffent directions, Reward saved
his bacon" and no doubt will live on chicken
and "sich Gken while longer
As farmers throughout this section have
been kept busy ''making fires" and feeding
stock during the long protracted cold-spcll,
but little that is worthy Of mention has &C.
CURED hereabouts in the last three weeks
1t did me much good to learn that ut least
one Congressman-and that one Republican
voted against the bill pensioning Mrs.
Grant and that he had the moral courage to
give his reasons for so doing in uumistakable
terms. As much-if not more-did it please
me to ascertain that he editor of the REGIS
TER endorses Mr.. Prices reasons for voting
as he did, and that he Mr.. E. D. Ake) had
the grit" To say so, editoriaIiy, in language
that Is in no way ambiguous. Will some one
OF those hero worshippers who would think
1t all but sacrilege-to say the least, iugrati-
tude, if not treason-for Mrs. Grant to be
denied or refused pension, please to an
swer the following questions:
list. What is the object of the e. S. Gov
eminent in pensioning former soldiers-or,
in case OF their death-their widows or other
re'ativess Is it not to aid them in securing
a livelihood or acquiring property that-in
of injuries received while in the
service Of the Government-they were disa-
bled from securing or acquiring, but which
they could have secured or acquired .cithaass
such aid, if the injuries had not been sua-
tanned! L use the word s'inlurfesss in the
broadest sense, cumprehending not only per-
manent physical disability of the soldier, but
his death. as we'll; in which latter case, of
course. the injury or disability extends-in
the widow or family of the de-
eeased.1
I'd. What injuries did General Grant sus-
tain while in the U. S. Army that would, |
a0ac entIte bis relict-to draw pension?
E.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11
Just Issued, G. A. r. Grand March.

1t is pleasure to notice such compost
tious a. this elegant New March by the IA
nous composer John Wiegaud. 1t is GER
taiafy one of the most pleasing, spirited aud
snowy marches We have seen Tor many
day, adapted for organ as wei as piano
The title page bears tine portrait OF tine
commander in Chief of the e. A. r., TO
whom it is dedicated. Young musicians and
teachers would d, well 70 order a copy at
once. Price 5oe., Sisnps led 4oc., Duet asc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11
Colored Society Notes.

The colored citizens were sadly surprised
on the 9Th inst, by the unexpected death Of
Mrs. Celia Lax, the esseamed wife of Solo
mon Lax. The deceased leaves her husband
and four children to mourn her departure.
The hearts Of the colored citizens of Pilot
Knob were caused to palpitate with joy,
on the 4th inst, it being the time set apart
for the consummation of the marriage Of
Henry Brooks to Miss Melissa Hunt. The
ceremony was Performed by Rev. Abanatha.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11
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Personal.

W. W. Nall was In St. Louis last week.
W. \. Tetwiler is in town ON a visit,
VIM. O'Brien was in town Tuesday.
Miss Emma Peck, Sedali.. Is ~ ironton on
a visit.
J. /. bunting, St. Louis, was in town last
week.
Jno. Murphy, Illinois, was In Ironton Sun
day.
Wm. Trau ernfeht, Middl ebrook, was in
town yesterday.
Valentines at Mrs. Dayis's Book and News
Store.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11

No other medicine is so reliable as Ayers
Cherry Pectoral for colds, coughs, and al /
arrangements OF the respiratory organs tend
ing toward consumption. In all ordinary
cases it is a certain cure, and 1t affords sure
relief for the asthmatic and consumptiye.
even In advanced stages of disease.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11

For young lady boarders will be for the
present, per session of five months !,
SIS. payable in advance.
Terms for instruction in music, foreign
languages, drawing, painting and or
namental handiwork can be had by ap-
PLYING as below.
Attached to the Convent, and totally
enarafed from the boarding school is q
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11
Arcadia College
AND ACADEMY
OE THE uRSULINE SISTERS.

The system ofeducation pursued this
institution is designed to develop the NOR
al. intellectual and physical powers of the
pupils; TO make them refined. accomplish
ed and useful members of society.
Pupils of all denominations are equally
receiVed-all interference with their con-
victions being carefully avoided. ssaa
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11

Brass and Reed Band soc. Mailed on receipt,
of price, Ign. Fischer, Publisher, Toledo,
Ohio.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11

Iron Mt. Episcopal Nissi0R.-Joseph Il.
Foy, p. d. LID, Minister in Charge Appoint
meuts 70 preach
Irontou. on the first Sunday in every month.
DeSoto on ID and 4th Sundays.
Crystal City on I'd Sundays
Services at 10 As l.. NJ. and 1:30 P. N.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11
sELECTDAYSC SCHOOL

in which the usual branches of sound and
practical education are carefully inn parted.
A system of rewards and monthly ex-
aminations beget in the pupils a healthy
emulation which stimulates study and
produces surprising results.
Terms in Day school will remain az
formerly y One dollar, Two Dollars,
Four Dollars, or Five Dollars per month,
according to the studies pursued.
In the Day School boys IA years O
age and under aCiU be received.
Prospeetuses. and other Information,
may be had by applying. in person or by
letter. to MOTHER ROSE.
superoress of the Convent Of the Ursullne Sisters
Arcadia Iron Co., No.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11

For Elegant Valentines 90 to Mrs. Il. O..
Dasts's-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-02-11

List of letters remaining uuealled for at
the Post Office at Ironton, mo, Feb. 9Th,
-SS6
Thomas County cat., 1886-12-09
HOME, FARM AND GARDEN

1t Is dangerous 10 horses feet to
keep the animal standing in wet and
filth. Western Rural
"A farmer claims that cucumber
vines fastened to strong bushy stakes.
like pea-sticks, thrive better than when
left on the ground in the usual way
Michiqan Farmer.
Some varieties of raspberries throw
up q great variety of suckers, which
should be cut out Not over four canes
to the hill should be allowed, so as to
afford plenty of roOm.-Boston Globe.
The ideal bedroom should face the
east. Like the chamber Of Peace In
Pilgrims Progress). If it should face
southeast SO much the better for
''health, and wealth. and happy days" "
Good Housekeeping.
1t is claimed that lettuce planted
early in the spring between the rows
of strawberry plants will protect the
latter from the ravages of white grubs,
which prefer the roots of the lettuce to
those of the strawberry.
-Toremove paint spots apply turpen-
tine until the paint is softened. Then
sponge repeatedly with alcohol. Oil.
wax and resinOus substances may also
be removed by first applying turpen-
tine, then alcohol. -Clersland Leader.
Teach the horses to mind when
they are spoken to. The importance
of this can not be Overestimated. An
intelligent horse knows his driver, and
will. if so disposed. readily take ad.
vantage of any lack of decision.-N
y. Herald.
"A good authority says that lard
that has unfortunately become rancid
may be completely restored by the use
of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in a
little water and poured into the lard,
which should he boiled and thoroughly
mixed with it. When cool it will be
found to be fresh and sweet again.
Chicago Journal.
A nice addition to fower-pots. and
one that adds to their beauty. is few
sprigs of chamomile set on the edges
of the pots. 1t will spread, and keeps
the earth moist, and diffuses very
pleasant aroma to the apartment.
There are many other plants that give
rs much brightness and beauty to the
home indoors, as they beautify the
garden. and Farm.
The experience OF every farmer
who has garden is probably to the
effect that vegetables dry up and cease
to grow, and even become unfit for
use, more quickly than other crops.
In view or this fact and the great de-
STABILITY of keeping up stock of
vegetables. it would be a good idea to
mulch at least portion OF those crops
that dry soonest. 1t would not be
much trouble, and would certainly pay
spiendidly in a season of drought.-M
Y. Times.
Thomas County cat., 1886-12-09
A Delicate Operation.

AParis correspondent writes that IN.
Pollailion recently performed gastroto-
my for the removal Of IN iron fork swal-
loved by boatman. The presence OF
the fork in the stomach was clearly in
dicated by the detection of the mag
netic needle in a very delicate appar-
atus. The operation bids fair to be-
come successful. as all indications
point to speedy recovery of the pa
tient. According to NJ. Pollaillon. out
of seventeen cases where forks were
swallowed. in seven the foreign object
did not cause serious accidents, and
was eliminated after formation of
abscess The case has attracted con-
siderable attention here at Paris. where
surgical operations on the stomach are
not so frequently performed as II
Germany. Cologne Gazette.
Thomas County cat., 1886-12-09
GIVING THANKS.

The grain is garnered in,
The apples ripe are stored,
The yellow pumpkins CLEAN among
The farmers treasured hoard.
The earth is brown and bare,
That once was green and gay:
Where regal autumn charmed the eye,
Dead leaves bestrew the way.
Though clouds be dark oerhead,
With wind and unshed rain,
The good which once has crowned the earth
Will make it bloom again.
Then let us thank our God
For spring time soft and fair
For April rain and May-day sun
And June's delicious air.
For July showers and heat,
For dreamy August haze.
For cool September purple fields,
For glad october days.
For dull November skies,
And barEs with harvest filled,
We thank Thee, Lord. who richly blessed
The land Thy servants titled.
THE year to come is Thine,
Thou knowest what will be:
Send rain and dew, and wind and sun,
AS seemeth best to Thee.
-Abbie f. Judd.
Thomas County cat., 1886-12-09

In Pittsburgh and Allegheny City
there will have been made this year
seventeen thousand connections be-
tween the gas mains and pipes in mills.
factories and private houses, due to
the use of natural gas as fueL-PHts
burgh Post
Thomas County cat., 1886-12-09
Il QUESTION ABOUT
3N0Y,w'S IRON
BzI14ES'
ANSWERED.
ANSWERED.

Tho question has probably bsen asked thouAndD
OF times K0w can Br2wn's Iron Bitters euro evesy-
thing :" Well, 1t doesn't But it does any dseaee
for which reputable physician would prescribe lkOD
Physicians recognize Iron - the best restorative
agent known to the profession, and inquiry of any
leading chemical frm will substaniste the asserto0
that there are moro preparations Of iron than Of any
other substance used in medicine. This shows con-
elusvely that iron il acknowledged TO b the most
howeyer rsarkable fact that prior 70 the discov.
sU Of BROWNS IRON BITTERS no perfect
b satisfactoy iron combination had ever bean found
BROWNS IRON BlTTERSsSss:::: :.sss' nss s,s:: 'ss..
headache. o. produce eonstipaticn-allo other iron
medicines dc. BROWNS IRON BITTERS
cures Indigestion, Biliousness, Weakness
Dyspepsla. Malaria, Chills and FeveFs,
Tired Feellns, General Debility Pain in tho
Side, Back q Limbs. II eadache and Neural.
gia-foe IN thsss ailments Iron i prescribed daily
BROWNS IRON BlITERS, he: ss.:s:,; cue: o.: ,s !:
slowly. When taken By ~.ea the 6rst symptom a
benefit h renewed energy. Tho muscles then become
6rmsf the digestion improves the bowels are active.
In ths effect i usually moro rapid and marked
Ths eyes hagin at once to brighten: the skin esaxD
mp: healthy color comes 70 th0 Cheeks NERVOUSNESS
disappean; functional arrangements become reGu-
lar, and IL . nursing mother, abundant suStenancO
- supplied for the child. Ramembef Browns Iron
Bitten in the ONLY iron medicine that h no1
1njuriouA PAysieions eaa Dvs4gists SseoM1Ssd&
Ihs Genuine has Ttads MARI snd cros.ed rcd lnas
On @ws.ppsR. TAKE NO OTHER.
Thomas County cat., 1886-12-09

place in the choir. Some folks say he
sings wonderfully well. but don't like
Sans voice. Laura sings soprano in
the choir, and Sam stands next to her
an holds the book.
Seems as if could hear the minis
ter's voice full of earnestness an mel
ody, comm from way up in his little
round pulpit He is tellin' us why we
should Ise thankful. an. as he quotes
scriptur' an DR.. Watts, we boys won
der how anybody can remember so
much of the Bible. Then / get nervous
and worried. Seems to me the minis
ter was never comm to lastly. and l
find myself wonderin' whether Laura
is listnin' to what the preachin' is
about, or is writin' notes to Sam Mer-
ritt in the hack of the tune book. l get
thirsty, too, and l tidget about TIL
father looks at ME and mother nudges
Helen. and Helen passes it along to mo
with interest
"An' them" continues Ezra, in his
revery. when the last hymn is given
out an we STAN up agin an join the
choir, am glad to see that Laura is
singin' outer the book with Miss Hub
bard. the alto. An goin' out O. meet
in kind of edge up to Laura and ask
her if kin have the please of seein' her
home.
IAN now we boys all 60 out on the
common to play bail. The Enfield
boys have come over, and of all the
Hampshire County ball-players they
are the toughest to beat Gorham
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-05-15
Gbe Eanfastrr latclliacuter.
LANCASTER, MAY Is. 1886.
Good Work Being Done,

Our esteemed Republican friends who
complain that their rascals are not being
found out fast enough, and our more es-
teemed Democratic friends who complain
that the other party's rascals are not being
turned out with sufficient rapidity, will do
well to bear in mind that there are other
important functions of administration be
sides change of Office holders. 1t is well
occasionally at least to direct attention to
the fact that these functions are being ex-
ercised by the present administration with
a fidelity, intelligence, industry and con-
scientious, ,painstaking care that will in the
end achieve for it great glory and for the
country great good.
In the departments at Washington, with
their vast and complicated machinery and
hosts of employees, all the officials are doing
far more work than they ever did before ;
business is being brought up that had got far
behind; hours of labor are heightened and
diligence is required where sloth prevailed
before; sinecures are wiped out and loaferS
are Topped off; claims are criticized with
care and decided according to the law and
upon their merits, not by party and per.
sonal favor; and throughout the country
better system has been established, as
was illustrated in the recent remarkable
showing of the Philadelphia custom house
under its present administration, by COM
parison with the slovenly and demoralized
administration of Hartranft.
1t will take the country some time to
learn and TO appreciate this change at its
true worth; but knowledge of it will come;
the business interests are beginning to real,
ize it, and once fair impression gets lodg'
ment it will not readily be overthrown.
We are especially moved to this reflec
ton, for which we have ample other sug
gestions in plain facts constantly develop
ing, by reading the report of Judge May
nard, second comptroller of the treasury
disallowing certain steamboat claims
against the government for services ren
dered and losses sustained over twent,
years ago. \ Republican administration
had allowed many of these, which the new
Democratic administration disalOws; anC
no one can read Judge Maynard's reason
without concluding that:
l. Vast quantities of cold, clean steal
are presented i'll the shape of these hoary
claims.
3 That heretofore they have been Law.
ishly allowed.
3. That hereafter they will be honestly
adjusted.
A. That Judge Maynard is the right man
in the right place.