Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-07-12

July l4th, from to 8 Pm. Prominent me
from over the county will address the as
sembly. Let every voter who possibly ca
do so be sure to attend.
Charleston was visited by a destructiy
confagration on the night of the 4th, and III
loss foots up to near $40, 900, mostly covere
by Insurance. The Democrat office had
narrow escape and comes out two days lat
IN consequence. 1t is thought that Roman
candle was the source of the fire.
To Capt. W. III. Byers we return on
nearly thanks for fine large watermelon
the first of the season-presented to us OIL
sunday last week ago. 1t was excellent
and as we write-ten days after its con.
sumption-our mouth waters with pleasant
recollections of the toothsome fruit.
The Ironton REGISTER, this week, cele.
brates its 21st birthday. The editor SAYS
| that, although he has not made fortune al
the newspaper business, he has made liy-
ing; and from his graceful words and bland
smile seems to be glad that he is yet living.
Success to the REGIsTER.-Frede,fc
Standard.
The H. OF l.. ball at the Academy of Music
on the 4th of July night was not so largely
attended as some previous dances given by
that body, but it was none the less enjoyed
by those who were present. A number of
prizes were distributed, but we have not
learned the names of the fortunate recip-
tents. We commend the boys for the good
taste displayed in their decorations, which
were exceptionally beautiful.
The Augean stables have been cleansed:
that is, the Ironton depot was scrubbed one
day last week. Some blinds have also been
tackled on to the roof to ward off the scorch-
ing rays of the western sun. While we can't
say that the last named improvement adds
to the appearance of the building, it GER
ta1nly makes it more comfortable, and, as
that is the foremost idea this sweltering
weather, we will refrain from any unkind
criticism.
The Republicans of this county do not seem
to have imbibed any of the enthusiasm which
their brothers in other sections have en-
deavored to make manifest over the nomi-
nation of Benny and the Bar'l;' on the con-
trary it appears very much as if the Chicago
nominations had considerably dampened
the ardor OF the spirits of the G. o. p. mem
bers in this "neck of the woods" Possibly,
though, they were waiting to see what action
would be taken in that connection by last
mass(D meeting.
As will be seen elsewhere in this paper,
Messrs. j. w. Lashley, of Belleview, and
Jno. Crowley, of the South End, both simon
pure Republicans, and very few other
people, held "mass meeting' here last
and put forth an Independent"
ticket for county officers. Wen bet nickel
to an old-fashioned penny that, when 1t
comes to All Ben Harrison for President
and KImball for Governor, neither Mr.. Lash
ley nor Rev. Crowley are on the "Independ-
snt" shute. Not much, Peggy!
A Grand Basket Picnic will be given at |
Des Arc, on Saturday, July 21st, by the res
idents of the "South End" generally. Re- |
freshments, such as lemonade, ice-cream, |
ETC., will be on the grounds. The Freder- |
cktown Cornet Band will furnish music |
Turing the day, and dancing platform and |
will administer to the desires of |
he younger folks all day and evening.
Swinging, croquet, and other games, will
.IIiN tu lue OCCdslOus EACulslOH IdtCS II
De Soto, north, and Poplar Bluff. south.
Mayor Francis of st. Louis, and other prom
nent speakers, are expected to be present.
On the afternoon of the 4th of July Daniel
Mead, aged about sixty,an Edward Taylor,
/ young man of probably twenty-five years
Blocks saloon, Graniteyille, which ended in
s,,x1,o ,Is
Taylor, one across the left temple and the
other on the back and side. A doctor was
and dressed the cuts, which he
serious but not dangerous.
Mead Immediately came down to Ironton
and swore out a warrant charging Taylor
With assault. The case WAS tried before
i jury in Judge Dinger's court Monday.
of the evidence ELECTED at the
trial tended to show that Mead and not Tay-
or was the aggressor, and the jury very
Justly brought in a verdict of not guilty.
Mr.. Taylor then had Mead arrested for as
sault with intent to kill. Mead being unable
to give bond, languished in durance vile,
awaiting his preliminary examination, un-
i'll Tuesday evening, when bail was secured
and the defendant released.
Mr.. B. F. Riggs of Kentucky, whom we
mentioned in our last issue, is here in the
lightning rod business. Mr.. Riggs came
from Pennington here, where he has been
operating for the past six weeks. There can
be no doubt about his genuineness as gen.
tleman, as the numerous testimonials and
press mentions he carries certify. He ham
dies the largest copper rods made and gives
q five hundred dollar indemnity upon each
building rodded, Endorsed by firm quoted
ut over and above million dollars. There
is no controversy now, he says, amongst
electricians as regards the protecting of
buildings. All first-class insurance COM
panies prefer to have buildings rodded and
q great many give reduction by reason of
having his work. Below will be found some
Of the names of parties to whom he has sold
here and in the county and st. Francois
county, and he takes pleasure in referring
to them: w. 7. Gay, Il. j. Mckinney and
Bros, A. ]. Palmer. Farmington: r. T.
TAYLOR, Seward Burks, DR.. A. j. Horn, DIR.
E. C. Mccormack, Col. L. c. Peers, Morris
Joseph A. Laurence and others.
The Fourth.