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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
Current Events.

Mr.. Oesch has just finished cutting about
a half crop of wheat. The grain is good. I
haye seen the Osborne work under very try
ing circumstances and it is neat compact,
and very effective lf-binder. All MI. Oesch' 3
fine fish have been stolen. This proves that
we have some sealy characters among us.
All the spring crops are booming.
Mr.. Oesch has set up his cheese factory,
and Mr.. Ben. Schinch, his foreman. is a suc-
cess as cheese maker. His cheese is rich
crisp and mild favored.
Many of the rams being violent have done
great damage in washing out corn and gully
ing hill land.
The chinch-bug is here by the bushel but
for the most part the corn keeps ahead Of
them.
We hear occasionally from up the creek.
Your Goodiand correspondent gave very
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05

and special mention. In this connection ii
may not be out of place to note the steady
improvement that has ever characterized this
institution under its present management.
True, while its growth has not been of a
rapid mushroom nature, it has been sure and
certain, and each year has shown an increas-
ed attendance over the previous one, while
the year just closed has been the most sue
cessful in the history of the school. Judging
from the past, therefore, we feel safe In as
sorting that the Ursuline Academy is ON the
sure road to prosperity and win soon have
patronage commensurate with its merits
and equal to its capacity,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
From GOOdland.

| Ed. RegiSter-Church at Goodland Satur
day and Sunday last was largely attended
An excellent sermon was delivered by Rev
Riley Hawk.
People are all done cutting wheat. They
| will have to all stack together In order te
make 4 "set" for threshing machine
Farmers will have to stop sowing wheat
oats and rye for a period Of two or three
years in order to get rid of the chinch- bugs
had a very pleasant interview with Mr..
F. NJ. Anderson not long since. He informs
me that he will teach school in Washington
county, near Palmer, this fall. Success to
you, Mr.. A.
notice that the teachers institute at Cross
Roads has closed, and those who haye attend
ed speak well of Prof. Scott, who is the best
instructor in Southeast Missouri.
DR.. Parker, Black, whose team ran off
with him on the Padfield hill, is up and able
to attend to business. There was not bone
broken in him.
The picnic at Bluff Spring on 9th ult., was
a success. An address by Hon. w. T..
Croker and few remarks OH the "Causes
and Effects of the Revolution" by j. T. Pat
Patrick Henry could not crate to an audi
ence within one rod Of platform on which
sixteen continue to dance. Nor could an
individual hear, be the enunciation ever SO
clear, unless he had pair of powerful ear
drums. The whole thing passed off quietly.
They come at last-the candidates.
1t said that Matthew Adams cut wheat
with his new machine for some one near
Clones, but he is home again.
In looking over the county we notice that
our farmer friends are quite active in per-
fecting the organization of Alliances lin order
to protect themselves against extortion and
monopoly in whatever form they may come,
which we say is right. In these days of
"trusts" and "pools," labor and capital or
CARNATIONS, our farmers should place them
selves on defensive ground by organizing
themselves in such manner as to make their
influence felt, and to protect themselves
against monopoly and oppression. And as
it is our purpose from time to time to say
few words relative to the various offices to
be fulfilled at the next election, we have
concluded tc say few words in regard to
one that in our estimation is of great import
ance to our people. We refer to the office
of representative in the next legislation, the
revising session. Hence, our people should
be careful and select a man who has both
the principle and ability to look after their
interests. Our present incumbent, Hon. W.
I. Croker, is a man of great natural ability,
and in all his efforts has been particularly
active in the protection of the farmers in
terests; in fact, his zeal in their behalf was
so noted that he was honored with the first
present in the house. He was also a menu
Der of the Farmers Legislative Club, during
the last session of the assembly. One reason
why we think Mr. Croker should be re-elect-
ed is that it takes one term for man to
learn the ropes of the assembly; and it has
been time honored custom, especially with
the Democratic party, to give man who he 3
been faithful second term.
June 80, 1888.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05

! have .been all over that ground. The min
eral there is Of goodiqualils but not in pay
ing quantities. For some years hoped that
a railroad would be built on the ridge be-
tween Black River aud the Meramec. It is
now settled by competent railroad authority
that community that does not produce
enough food to supper. itself and could not
furnish supplies to the men and mules en-
ployed in building the road does no. need a
railroad.
the south end of Iron county. There is a
strong element of large-hearted good people
down there but not much mineral. / have
examined Richland from its head to its
mouth. THOMAS CALLAHAN.
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LOCAL BREVITIES.

Several communications lie over until next
week.
Don't forget the K. of L. Ball at the Acad-
thing.
Quite crowd attended the picnic at AL
gier's Grove last Saturday, and all agree in
reporting an enjoyable time.
All advertisements for the August term OF
Probate Court should be handed us in time
for next weeks REGISTER.
Monday was the first real "blister" Of the
season. fit precursor of the long-famed,
scorching National Holiday.
For box of fine peaches we are indebted
to G.. w. Tetwiler, ESQ.,, of Poplar Bun.
The fruit was duly and fully appreciated.
One of the most delightful dances of the
season was had at the residence of Mrs. +.
E. Moser ON Thursday evening of last week.
John Albert was made happy last Sunday
by the advent into his household of little
girl. All are doing well, and Jack is smiling
all over.
Tom Reel, Andrew Clark and Robert Kidd
start for Nevada Thursday morning. They
viii go to work in the Garfield silver mine at
Sodavile.
Dancing will be remarkably cheap at the
o. ID. Ell. S. picnic at Goulding's Park on the
10Th. For twenty five cents you can saltate
all afternoon.
We have received q couplet on the ice
man, but, profiting through experience, the
item goes to the waste basket. We monkey
no more in that direction.
81. Vaughn has bought a bath tub and fix
lures, and i'm a few days will open n bathing
establishment, at the service of the generai
public. A needed institution.
LosT-On Monday, June 2Sth, on the road
between Ironton and Graniteyile, gold
Ear Ring. The finder will please return 1t
to this office and get $1.50 reward.
With careful outstanding the dog-fennel
crop of this town will yield above the aver
age. The schoolhouse yard is blooming with
it, and is beautiful beyond compare.
:. b. Hill, just north of the REGISTER Of
fee, has now on hand a stock of fine cigars.
Also, oranges, lemons, bananas, etc. His
Scent cigar is one of the best in town.
The Cleveland Club now numbers 212
members. The meeting Saturday will be of
special interest, and speeches will be made.
Free to all. Turn out, everybody, and hear
principles discussed.
Mr.. Sylvester Kitchell announces himself
a candidate for Constable of Union Town
ship, subject to the Primary Election. Mr..
r.! will make good officer, if chosen, and
give satisfaction to his constituents.
We have lately received two letters for
publication, which we must decline to print.
They are personal in their nature, and refer
to private business transactions with which
the public can have no concern. We are sure
the writers will agree with us, 'on second
thought
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
Personal.

Miss Jennie Newman reached Ironton last week
after quite protracted visit at Wiliamsviile Her
sister. Mrs. ]. T. Butts, came with her
Chas. Newman is in Ironton for the 4th
Miss Cinda Evans returned TO De Soto last Sunday
after visit of several days to her cousin, Mrs W.
c. Fairchild.
w. w. Nall, ST. Louis, was in Ironton Sunday
Ed. s. AXE is in Ironton
Miss Cora Hubbard, ST. Clair, is the guest OF her
cousin, Mrs. F. P. Adams
Mrs w. A. Cottren, Middlebrook, visited Ironton
Sunday. -,
DIR. BIZ. Zwart and D. F.Reese will leave Thurs
day for a trip East
Judge Hill. Belleview, was in town Monday.
Harry Stewart. Fredericktown, was in town this
week on his way to Poplar Butt
G. w. Scogein, Hogan, was in town Monday
Chas. Kendall wentto De Soto Sunday
Prof A. psyance is with the Bonanza again.
Miss Ruth Gay is visiting Pennington friends
Miss Florence Perry, ST. Louis is the guest OF her
sister Mrs DIR. Patton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
Others interested in the estate of Mary Reeves.
deceased, that the undersigned administrator
of said estate, intends to make final settle
ment thereof at the next term OF the Probate
Court of Iron eountv. to be held at the court
house In Ironton, Iron county, No.. on the
first Monday in August next-same being the
9th dav of August, A. D.. 1855.
july 5E55 j. T. AXE, administrator.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
others interested in the estate of Louis Merlo
deceased, that the undersigned administrator
of said estate. intends to make final settle.
ment thereof st the next term of the Probate
Court OF Iron county, to be held at the court
house in Ironten, Iron county, Mo-. on the
first Monday in August next-same being the
9th day OF August, A. D. 1888.
july5p53 j. 7. AXE. Administration
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
Others interested In the estate of james Tiley,
deceased, that the undersigned, administrator
of said estate, intends to make final settle
ment thereof at the next term of the Probate
Jolrt of Iron county, to be held at the court
house in Ironton, Iron county, Mo-. on the
first Modnay In August next--same being the
9th dav of August, Al. D.. 1883.
iuly5a5a j. T. AXE, Administrator,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
others interested in the estate of
George w. Clakson that the undersigned, adj
ministTator of said estate, intends to make
final settlement thereof at the next term of
the Probate Court of Iron county, to be held at
the Court House in Ironton, Iron county, Mo-.
on the first Monday in August. next--same
being the 9th day of August, A. D...1Sos.
jul5n52 JOSEPH q. CLARKSON, Executor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
others interested in the estate of Catharine
Hanlan Casey deceased, that the undersign-
ed, administrator of said estate, intends to
make final settlement thereof at the next term
of theProbateC Court of Iron county, to be held
at the Court House in Ironton, Iron county,
Mo-, on the first Monday in August neXt-same
being the 9th day of August, A. d. 1888.
iuiy5a52 B. ZWART, Executor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
For Rent OF Sale.

Farm of 105 acres in good state of cultiva-
ton. 60 acres in meadow. Large barn, and
all under fence. At Des Arc station, Iron
county, Iron Mountain Rrairoad. Enquire
of Clarkson Christopher Lumber Co., St.
Louis, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05

STRAYED-One Gray Horse, u or IA years
shod all around, with ice shoes. Has blind
teeth. Any person returning the horse, or
giving information which win lead to his
recovery, will be rewarded for his service.
tf* JOHN A. DAVIS,
Einstein's Silver Mines, Madison Co., Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05


Auston,J Miller, S W
Austion, Mr. l. d Manion, Miss Maggie
Buckner,J Miller, Miss Lieu
Belmar, Mrs CatherineMatkins, n NJ
Bronow, w burnett Miller, T b
Blandy, Mrs b A Mabu, VIM
CallOw, MIR Joe Orr, S A
Comfell, A Orr, NJ j
Duncan, l. Orr, w
Dunn, B Paddock wv
Elmore, R H c Pogue, JAS
Fuller, JEW Quick, Christopher
Foster, VIM Russell, Miss Mary
Finney, VIM Reed, j NJ
Hughes, Nancy, Reeves, j q
HORNE, Miss Stella Rutlege, Alice
Ivester, Stevens, Miss Ella
Isner. Mr. Sutton, Truston
johnson, Fl Smith, T
johnson, j n Shields, Miss Matte
johnson, Hence Sutton, Miss Margaret
Killing, Miss Bertha Tiley, Mr. A j
kirkpatrick, Mr. FrankTalley, Mr. T
McWilliams, Miss + Vance, Mr.. Thomas j
Miller, Mr. Thomas WWilliams, Mr.
Miller, CIV Winkler, Mrs Adah
Watkins, A Young, Miss Katie
If not called for within thirty days they
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
]. F. T. EDWARDS, P. NJ.
At the picnic at Jordan Switch last Satur-
day Mr.. M. Ratchford, X. of L. nominee for
Congress, threw himself wide open and in
dulged in free assertion relative to the man.
agement of the affairs of Iron county.
Among other things, he claimed that, while
the county board of equalization had reduc-
ed the assessment of the property of the st.
Louis Ore and Steel Company, the valuation
of the lands belonging to the citizens had
not been reduced, and was higher than it
ought to be, if assessed in proportion to
those belonging to the great corporation.
The facts will not bear out Mr. Ratchford.
Two years ago, the board reduced the assess
ment of all the county, except that portion
owned by the above company, an average of
ten per cent. The valuation of the company's
lands was not touched. This year, of its
own motion, and because it was just, the
board reduced the valuation of a few tracts
of land from $1.25 per acre to so cents. All
the lands so reduced had been denuded of
their timber, and fifty cents an acre is not
too low a valuation for them. The total re-
duction of these lands belonging to the st.
Louis Ore and Steel Company does not
amount to one-holf of one per cent. on the
valuation of all its property! Last year,
outside of dramshop licenses, there was col
lected for all purposes in Iron comfy, from
the Textbook Gncluding back taxes, Sc, 235.-
81. OF this sum the amount paid by the
above company was s., TAOS. a fair pro-
portion, truly! The man who posted Mr..
Ratchford had evidently more zeal than
knowledge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05

For RENT-Cottage in Arcadia, 6 rooms,
e,tber furnished or unfurnished. Suitable
for two families. Apply TO
Mrs. ii. 3. PECK, Hotel Peck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05

FOR SALE-A Good Portable Mill,
good as new. Capacity 5000 feet per day.
Cheap. Apply to w. j. COLEMAN,
Sahula, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-05
W EATHER SIGNALS

w feather SIGN AIS.
No. Iwhite fagl, clear or fair weather.
No. Ibiue hagl, rain snow.
No. lblack triangular fiac j temperature signal
No. white flag with black square in centred
old wave.
INTERPRETATION OF DISPLAYS
nperature.
No. 2, alone, indicates rain or snow. stationary
emperature.
40. 1, with No 3 below it, indicates fair wealth
colder.
No. :, with No. above it, indicates warmer
weather, rsin or snow.
No with No. below it, indicates fair wealth
er, cold wave.
No. 3, with Nos. and below it. indicates
warmer, FAIR wea her, followed by rain or snow.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-01

The call for troops SO depleted the
Democratic runks that in November,
1852. there was Democratic loss of
4O4, 458 in voters. against a Republic
az loss of a61. 1877. The latter was
8nerely che natural loss of an off year.
The Democrats might naturally show
Che same aid even 10000 more. But
che 2OO.O 900 Democratic voters who are
missing and unaccountcd for were in
Che Union army. They could be nowhere
elee. Thas there were no Republic
ans IN the army the votes show. The
Democrats had 100. 758 majority at the
previous election. The Republicans
had 141sS03-not by an increase of
votes but by Democratic losses.
In 1868 the Democratic vote dwin-
died down to 1,4S7. 333. q loss of 46S.
7S7, while the Republican showed an
increase of 12,243. The Democratic
majority of 100, 758 had been turned
into Republican majority of S81. 172.
for every Republican who had voted
in 1860 was at the polls to vote in 1868,
while nearly half a million Democrats
I'm the Union army wefe denied that
privilege.
In 1864 the Democratic vote showed
q loss of nearly half a million 1t had
dwindled from 1857. 119 in 1860 to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-01
KINDNESS OF hEART.

An Instructive Story OF a Poor Boy anu
= Great Statesman.
One afternoon in the winter OF 16S--,
which will long be remembered in the
annals of the poor for it's rigor and
the restitution it occasioned, a party
of distinguished gentlemen left the
Senate chamber of the United States
and hurried along Pennsylvania avenue
as rapidly as the sleet-covered pave
ments would permit. They were dis
cussing a question Of finance that had
been under consideration just before
adjournment. A remark which was
made by one Of the gentlemen-a ra-
mark OF rare acuteness-would have
acquainted a back-woodsma with the
fact that its author was Hon. James
G. Blaine, of Maine, whose well-known
feat of saving a colossal fortune out of
his small political stipends has not
only demonstrated to thousands of our
youths what economy can accomplish,
but has also established his own rep
utation for financial acumen. The ia
creasing keenness of the blast impelled
the party to seek temporary shelter in
the nearest hotel at the door of which
q small ragged boy, who had just been
rudely elected from the building Ay
the gentleaanly clerk. and whose face
was blue with cold. intercepted the sssn-
tleman with a feeble but pathetic petit
ton for aims. They gave him nothing
but a glance Of curiosity and passed 90
the inner warmth. No, not all went IN.
One fingered outside-one great-soufed
xxyh0 nd 4 r.
ing face of the boy with the nonchalant
air of the others. His features, which
had often hardened in the asperities of
debate and struck chill to the enthu-
siasm of an opponent, now relaxed
into an expression of tender solicit
tude.
"What can I do for you, my little
MANI" he asked of the boy.
'Oh, SIR" replied the child inco-
herently, my mother is freezing and
she has nothing to make q fire with. :"
land where is your father, my boy"
continued his interrogation.
.'He is dead.' sobbed the boy.
'And what was his name?" asked
Mr.. Blaine; for it was no other than he.
In a few words the little fellow told
his pitiful tale and then answered the
query.
What" calculated the Senator. '' Is
it possible that you are the son of Will
lam B, who was judge of election
at Bunco precinct when first returned
to the Maine Legislature, and to whom
I owed so much? And your mother
has nothing to make a fire with? Here,
my poor lad, take this"
And he handed him a match.-Eu-
reE0 BenddiI, in Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-01

1.78s, O38. Why7 Where were its
new membersa Where were the ''old
guard With its leaders, in the
Union army. It had put politics to
one side to keep till the war was
through.
In 1866 the war was over. The Dem
ocrats had returned home to vote.
What was the RESULT It was an off
year, but the Democrats gained 2,2O7
over the Presidential vote, while the
Republicans lost 80. pol, showing that
to the Democrats
The close of the war found the DEM
ocratic vote 165, 874 short of the vote in
1860, and the Republican 287 ,817 great
era natural and normal increase.
The Republican vote showed a nor
NAL and ordinary increase over the
corresponding election OF 1868. The
Democratic vote showed an extraor-
binary and abnormal increase. The
Democratic 'sboys in blue"-what We're
left of them-had come home. No
longer fighting, they were voting
again. But they had left over 300, 900
of their numbers in the National Gem
eteries, and they no longer were in q
majority.
While they fought the battles of the
Union they surrendered complete con-
troll of their State Governments to the
Republicans, who had preferred stay
ing at home and voting to fighting for
the flag they called Haunting lie"
and the constitution they believed a
'sleague with hell" Their opponents
securing all the Offices, all the fat con-
tracts, all the plumber, had absorbed
vhe natural Increase and all the party
parasites.
It has been uphill work TO recover
what they had handed over to the
home guard who wouldn't fight, when
they Loyalty shouldered their muskets,
but they have succeeded and will prob
ably keep il.
Here is the history, from tho Irs6-
sI,ae's election tables, Of how the Re-
publican party fought the war by stay
ing at home. Read it; study it; ponder
on it. No wars DISSOLUTION is here.
The normal increase from 1860 to 1864
Ia the same as from 1864 to 1868
There are none of it's voters in the Ma
tional cemeteries. All are present at
the polls TO vote and none are to be &C
counted for:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-11-01

taxes by forming trusts and other COM
binations to establish corners in
side of the great corner established
and maintained by the war tariff taxes.
Beginning with the hat, we find that
it is taxed Is per cent. of its value, if
it is coarse wool If it is silk hat it
pays only SO per cent. This is one of
the thousand ''injustices and Unequal
ities.''
His overcoat, coat, vest and trous-
ers are taxed Sc cents on the dollar of
value.
His flannel underwear is taxed Is
cents on the dollar if it is of poor
quality; 81 cents if it is finer material.
His stockings are taxed 67 per cent.
of their value; if they cost him 25
cents pair, that price includes over
16 cents of protection.
His shoes are taxed "for revenue"
With taxes running only from 10 to
80 per cent, and with raw material
free, the business of shoe manufacture
ing is one of the most prosperous in
the country, leading in the amount of
its exports and the money it brings
into the country. His shoes, then, are
at least 40 per cent cheaper than they
would have been under the "pro-
tective" policy which taxed raw hides.
His cotton or muslin shirt is taxed
81 per cent. and upwards The linen
in the bosom, collar and cuffs is taxed
35 per cent; the silk cravat, SO per
cent; his umbrella, 40 pee cent; his
watch. 25 per cent; his keys, Is per
cent; his knife, SO per cent We had
almost forgotten his suspenders, but
! our friends, the protectionists, remem-
bered them and taxed them 66 per
| cent. With tax of 25 per cent. on
every button ne has on or has lost off
even including his collar-button-
unless it is q diamond. In that case it
is taxed Is per cent less. If we have
omitted any thing else the voter may
he sure that it has not been omitted
from the tax list. In recapitulating
| we will compare these present taxes
with the reductions proposed in the
Mills bill on basis of the dollars
worth on each articles: