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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-10-16
Old Times.

Ed. Register-What damp, rainy
morning this 30th day of September
1890, Is, And as had nothing III par.
ticular tn DO, only to sit down to read
the REGISTER, / thought | would look
for something TO read, aud, as / looked
over my looks, / saw a book. On the
back it said Looking Back ward,' by
Edward Bellamy, a hook sent me by
two lady friends from ST. Louis. When
[ read the book soon after it was re-
ceived said 10 myself, He must have
been Shaker" Now, don't mix the
Shakers with the Quakers for they are
a very different class OF people from
the Shakers. What the beliefs of the
Shakers is | have never learned, ex-
cept to do to others as you would that
others should do to you, to take care OF
the sick, the hungry, the naked, to the
destitute, the homeless aud frIendless.
The only Shakers | ever knew lived
about five miles west of our farm in
the Connecticut River Valley. There
were five families or villages, the mid
die or church family, the north fam
lily, cast family, south family. and west
family. | do not know how many
mem mbers there were in each of the FAM
lilies, except the north family. As near
as / can remember, there were about
five hundred mem bers, men, women
and chi.dreD, and here is where the
peculiarly Of The set comes in. There
was 10 marriage or giving in marriage;
tie men lived separate in houses from
the rest, the women in another house,
and the children in another; each house
as on the same principal as some OF
our asylums at the present day. For
instance, the soldiers and sailor homes,
the orphan asylum, and many others
Their number was kept good by addi-
tioDs from the worlds people. There
no courting, no love-making, no talk
ing 10 the girls except in the presence
OF others.
I remember when | was about tbir-
teen years old ,one cold winter day. two
men came to my fathers house and sat
and talked with him for a good while.
AS they sat before the big wood fire in
that large fire place and slipped their
mugs of hot cider, with big pepper
pod broken in the cider, | listened 10
all they had 10 say. After they got
W ell warmed inside and out, they said,
we want TO look over your woods and
see what we can find in the shape of
tough hickory, and in your swamps for
good clear white pine, the pine for
m King pals and tubs, the hickory for
N aking balls or handles 10 pals and
baskets. remember they were gone
a good while. When they came back
they drank more cider with pepper,
and sat and talked to father about join
ing the Shakers. I heard one of the
men say, IF you will join Us you won't
have to work so hard; all your cares
viii be taken from off your shoulders
no wife or children to worry about, all
things are in common with Us. docs !
4 man loose his family If he JOINS you?
Yes, your wife is no longer your wife. |
She. is divorced and the children are
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-10-16
i New York Letter.

As November approaches there il
much agitation in political circles apd
this year, in clerical circles also. TIL,
ministers are all talking politics. DR.
Howard Crosby who usually talks
nothing but high license yesterday ill.,
dulged in burst of eloquence advising
all men 10 take an interest iu the gov.
ernnent of their city ana country. DIR
Charles Eaton, who succeeded DIR
Chapin, talked Municipal League; but
he generally administers political ad
vice from the pulpit and is, or has. been
good republican. A few years ago be
went on coaching trip Though Car
| uegie's native wilis with that gentle.
man and Jas. G. Blaine. Rev. DIR,
Eaton is a very clever man; one OF the
rising preachers of the day, and he has,
in the past, done much good work for
the republican party.
Rev. DIR. Macarthur, good Presby-
teriap, has one of the prettIest churches
in town. and announces his conviction
that politics should be avoided by the
pulpit, bslieving that mushroom Ma
hornets" should be discouraged. Ger
tain1y when it comes to announcing
that people are elected "by league
with the devil, - as | heard one of our
preachers say, that does sound like
Mahometan rule. If the ministers of
the Gospel wish to talk politics without
any partisanship there can be no real
objection. However, L presume there
will be party feeling among the minis
ters just SO long as different interpreta-
tions of the Bible are in existence.
When the universal church springs
into life, politics will have vanished
and the millennium have come.
DR.. Talmage is not following the gen.
eral tendency toward political reform,
but is talking about Palestine and ad-
East last spring 10 accumulate materi-
al for the book-it should be spelled
with capital Band is now giving
thousands the benefit of his expert
ence. They crowd to the Brooklyn
Academy of Music in the morning and
to the New York Academy in the eve
ming. Collections are very large, and
last Sunday were nagnanimously Civ
en- to the New York hospitals without
regard to religious belief, by the wise
man. When a man has been to Pal
estine and survived the constantly in
creasing awe be felt, was baptized a
sinner in the Jordan and distinguished
himself generally, what has vulgar
crowd to do but admire? Accordingly,
people flock to hear the great man talk
and see him gesticulate.
DR.. Parker, of London, is again in
the field with sensation. He is Civ
ing "sixty second" talks and yesterday
explained his theory that wine should
not be used at the communion table as
it cuitiyates a taste for'alcohol. Real
ly a little old time theology that talk |
ed soberly to congregation and en-
deayored to inci:e them to greater ef- |
fort would be relief. The pulpit, in /
these times in keeping place with |
events sometimes fails 10 keep pace /
with the Law of Love. Let the min /
listers talk of current interests, by all /
means, but also let their synpathies be
broad and their doctrines inspiring.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-10-16

Messsrs. Paris Medicine Co.,
Paris, Tenn.
Dear Sirs-Ship Us as soon as possible
gross Groves Tasteiess Chill Touic. My
customers want GROVES Tasteless Chill
Tonic and will not have any other. In our
experience of over 20 years In the drug bus
mess. we baye never sold any medicine
which gave such universal satisfaction.
Yours respectfully,
j. s. BROWNE & TO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-10-16

IRoNToN CAMP, No. 160, Sons of
Veterans, meets every 1st and Sd Thursday
evening, each month, and every Tuesday
evening for drill. ARNOLD HODGE.
j. ATTERBERRY. Capt Commanding.
First Sergeant.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-10-16
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY IRON COUNTY
COURTS

W. II L -
CIRCUIT COURT is held on tn,
Fourth Monday in April and October.
COUNTY COURT convenes on tn,
rlrst Monday Of March, June, Septenb be
and December
PROBATE COURT is held on the Firs
Monday in February, May, August and No
Fember.
OFFICERS:
\. W HoLLoMAN, Presiding Judge Coun.
ty Court.
jos: q. CLARKsoN, County Judge, South
crn District.
K: J. HILL, County Judge, Western Dis.
). :: JORDAN, Prosecuting Attorney.
;. T.. BUFORD, Collector.
W i. FLETCHER, County Clerk.
JOS. HUFF. Circuit Clerk
FRANZ DINGER- Probate Judge.
JAS. III. CLARK. Treasurer.
r W. WHITwoRTH. sheriff.
;. l.. REYBURS- Assessor.
w y. GREGORY, Coroner.
JAS u. LOGAN, Public Admir-. Bellevue.
~ w HOLLONAN. Surveyor.
~ +. VANCE, school Commissioner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-10-16
Official Directory.
MEMBER OF CONGRESS.

HEMBER OF CONGRESS:
H0S. WM. VI. KIxsEY, Tenth District
St. Louis, No. ~
L :. LAND OFFICE j. {. NoETL.
I,eSlster; "N. b. NEWMAN, Receiver
-ircCit, DE soto, Mo.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
TO TEACHERS.

The examination of teachers will
he held at the brick college in Homer
Saturday, May oath 1890. Every
teacher who expects to teach pub
lie school in the parish this year,
except graduates of Normal and
recognized literary schools, Is re-
quired to be present, IS there will
be but the one days session.
The examination will be in writing,
each applicant furnishing his own
writing material. LII accordance
with provision of the state law
relating to the public schools, each
teacher must pay to the examining
committee before the examination
begins, one dollar, IT, be used in
defraying the expenses OF holding
Teachers Institutes in the parish in
the summer, but IN case the appli-
cant fails to pass the examination,
the money will be refunded. Jour-
nal and Hayncsville Star of next
week will please copy.
DAYTON w. HARRIS,
Chairman, Examining Com.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
TIE TOWN ELECTION.

There was little if any enthusiasm
manifested III the town election fer
mayor, marshal and counciImep
until last Saturday night, when
dark horses began to spring up
and show their colors. Till q late
hour Saturday night the door bells
OF the members of the old board
were disturbedfrequen by friends
who informed the member that a
mighty bomb shell had been ex-
ploded, and a new ticket IN the
shape OF a clark hQrse' was be-
ing prepared and an attempt would
be made to GUST the old board.
which has held full sway for several
terms.
Monday, however, it proved to
be only friendly bout among
friends, and no difference existing
as to party. 1t was holly contested
but the old board got there IN good
time, as the following vote cast
shows the speed:
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
LOCAL ITEMS.
TO THE PUBLIC.

The proprietors of the GUARDIAN
have purchased the Journal from
Mr.. j. E. Hulse, taking effect from
its lastissuc. The bills, subscription
and otherwise, made up to the last
issue belong to and are payable to
Mr.. Hulse.
Those who have paid their sub
scriptions in advance to the Journal
will be given credit for same on our
books.
1T is our intention as soon as ar
engagements can be made to con-
solidate the two papers and issue
one in a more enlarged form.
In the meantime, however, the
journal will be issued regularly
every week as heretofore.
At that officeyou will find Nessrs.
s. j. Maffett and r. J. Harrison.
ready to serve your wants in our
line, and any faVors extended those
gentlemen will be appreciated by
them and ourcelYes.
We trust that we shall be able
soou to issle paper that will
reflect credit both upon Homer
Claiborne parish and ourselves.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
THE FALL AND GERMAN.

The ball givenby the Young gentle
men to their lady friends last Thurs
Gay was a grand social success. and
one Ut much mirth and pleasure
which will ever be fondly remcm-
bercd by the participants.
A more beautiful night for the
occasion could not have been select
ed, iovelier party of young ladies
were never under the roof ofthe old
courthouse before, and amid the
sweet strains of music furnished by
Jordan S string band, the beautiful
waltz, polka, schothische and others
were tripped into the eve NAL
hours of morn
The German, an old and fashion,
able dance, was introduced in the
latter part of the programme and
was beautifully led by Mr.. Eugene
1libbette, of Shreveport, and Mrs.
Joe Palmer. There were many
present who had never witnessed or
ever took part in q German, and in
consequence of which some doubt
was entertained as to whether it
could be successfully danced. All
such doubts, however, were cast
into oblivion, and under the tutor
ship of the leaders, the various
beautiful figures were danced with
as much accuracy and symmetry as
if the German had been an cold
chestnut among the lovers of
Terpsichore. The German promises
to have many worshipers.
Mr.. Walter Ward, our popular
confectioner, furnished delicious
cream, cakes, etc.
The young ladies and gentlemen
from abroad were Misses. Emma
Lou Palmer and Shirly Harper, of
Minden; the Misses. Strauss of
Gibsland and Mr. Mirich, of Girard,
and Mr.. and Mrs. +. n. McCorklc,
the newly married couple of our
town.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
ARIZONA DOTS.
{'To The Guardian }

Croquet is the order of the day,
The farmers are rather behind
with their work. But If this wealth
er holds On they will make things
all OK,
Miss Calhoun, of Gibbs, and Prof.
A. c. Calhoun, of Rayville, La. /,
are welcome visitors to our town
This week.
Uncle Bill Berry has opened his
blacksmith shop at this place and
will fill long felt want. Good
luck to Uncle Billie.
Base ball has opened up in fun
Roadway and our boys say they in
tend to be the champions Of Clai-
borne parish. Send in yodr clial-
lenges if you don't believe it.
The young gentlemen and ladies
will have a May party at the school
house on Friday night next. Come
out boys and let's swing the little
''kil- dees.''
Rev. j. W. Medlock delivered
the memorial address at the NJ. E.
church OF Sunday last, as the wea-
Their was too gloomy on Saturday
before. He preached to a large
audience and did credit to the occa-
sion.
Rev. J. L. P. Sheppard failed to
meet his appointment on Sunday
evening, but Prof. Calhoun inter-
estea the audience on the impor4
lance of every day Christianity.
CATCH.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
TIRED ALL THE TINE, !"

Say many poor men and women,
who seem oyerworked, OF are de-
bilitated by change of season, eli
mate or life. If you could read the
hundreds of letters praising Hood s
Sarsaparilla which come from peo-
pie whom it has restored to health,
you would be convinced of its mer-
its. AS this is possible, why not
try Hoods Sarsaparilla yourself
and thus realize its benefit? 1t will
tone and build up your system, give
you a good appetite, overcome that
tired feeling and make you feel, as
one woman expressed it, ''like d
new creature. ~
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
pENCiLLINGs.

we must say that the public school
racket was a "dandy.n
All those who have barking dogs
had better look out.
Mr.. Henry Harrison has been
quite i'll for the past week or so.
The ball last Thursday eve was
certainly grand treat.
La grippe has took the grip and
died the deat,l Of all new corners.
The colored voter was at the polls
Monday.
It is said that when d flea starts
up the pantaloons of man he goes
right and left.
The town election last Monday
passed off very quiet-nobody hurt
except the "New Board" hustlers.
A desperate struck the town a
few days ago, but didn't have long
to stay. "Old Nute'' ''cralled his
potato. y
Master John S. Richardson, son
Of John A. Richardson, Esq. is an
artist. The piano is his forte.
Uncle Sans root of all evil was
handled loosely Monday. One en-
thusiast wanted to wager his safe
and contents. 1t was a safe bet,
and don't you forget it.
A little boy was heard humming
the following to himself the other
day:
The east side has the tanks,
The west side buildings are rank !,
The north side is full OF blanks,
And the south side has the bank.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
Sherif's Sale.
!lorsheim Bros. VS.. j. NJ. Finchcr, Nos.
sl97 and l249.-In 3rd District Court
Claiborne parish, Louisiana.

DY virtue of two writs of execution
ID issued out Of the 3rd District Court
III the above entitled cases aud to me
directed, l have seized the following
described property CT defendant and
will proceed to sell the same to the last
aud highest bidder at the court house
in the town OF Homer within tho legal
hours, on SATURDAY, the 10th day of
May, 1890: The 81 of net sec. S, town
ship 10, range 7, and nj ofsef, soc. S,
township 10, range I, and sw4, sec. /,
township 10, range 8, and np4 of SCI,
sec. 2, township 10, range 8, and WI of
nw4, sec. IL township 10, range $, and
ea Of ne4 sec. I, township 10, range Z,
and FL Of SET sec. s, township 10, and
sw4 Of sci ste. 6, township 10, range Z,
with all improvements; also two bfack
horse mules, name, Nix and Coly, one
gray horse mule, Rock, one bay horse
mule, Tony; also one steam mill and
fixtures complete. Terms Of sale cash
with benefit Of appraisement.
j. II. KIRKPATRICK, Sheriff.
April 4, 1890. MILO
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
PURCHASING AGENCY.
P. o. BOX NO. 7.

P. O. BOX NO. 7.
l have made arrangements and am
prepared to receive orders aud make
purchases Of Millinery, Dresses, Dress
Goods, Wedding Trousseaus, Laces,
Jewelry, Carpets, Pianos, Organs, Mu-
sic, Books, Household Goods, Furniture,
CONTEMPORARIES, indeed everything
needed in the family that the trade
furnishes. My extensive acquaintance
with business houses in tho city and
experience gives me unrivaled facih-
ties for filling orders that may be sent
me.
Parties residing ont Of the city who
desire goods can save tue expense of Il
trip and obtain better prices BY order
ing what they want through HE than
by purchasing themselves.
In ordering state specifically what ia
wanted and the limit of yonr invest
ment. and send money with the order.
My charges are 2 1-2 per cent for pnr-
chasing. Respectfully,
MRS. JULIA RULE,
SHREVEPORT, La,
References: Shreveport Times and
the merchants Of Shreveport.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09

Mr.. John E. Hulsc, the newly
elected mayor, is a young man and
has for number of years been
identified with the newspaper bust
ness at this place, during which
time he has served a term IN the
mayors office.
The council is composed Of the
best citizens-men of progressive
ness-and it is hoped that they will
devote no little portion of their
time to our delapidated sidewalks
err the Fair comes upon us.
The marshal, the inimitable Tom
Harris, everybody knows full well
what he can and will do-the best
of his ability. Everybody knows
him in North Louisiana, and his
many friends will be glad to know
that the people have elected such a
faithful officer.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09

Mrs. j. X. Miller, who has been
suffering for eight weeks with
paralysis, we are glad to state is
improving very fast since she has
been removed from her country
home to that Of her sister, Mrs. w.
w. Brown, in this city. While
here Mrs. Miller received the
magnetic treatment of Mr.. VIM.
Ramsey, and we are informed that
after one visit she was able to walk
with some little assistance. The
friends Of thus good woman will be
glad to know that she isimproying /,
and hope that she will soon be en-
tirely restored to her former health,
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09

Mrs. J. G. Taylor, daughter Of
the Rev. J. L. Knighton, died at
her home Saturday morning, May
Sd, at IIaynesville, aged about Is
years. IT'S indeed sad to have to
chronicle the death of one so young
and pure, and one of Gods noblest
creatures aWoman. Only a bride
of few short months it will be hard
for her loving husband to find
consolation. May he in this sad
hour find some relief in words.
The coincidence of the GUARDIAN is
offered.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09

The Weekly Times, Weekly Cau-
casian and Weekly GUARDIAN, three
of the best papers published in the
state, for the insignificant sum of
TWO DOLLARS AND TWENTY
FIVE CENTS per year in advance.
Show us the man that can't afford
to keep abreast of the times at such
ridiculously low figures and we will
give him a copy of the GUARDIAN
free. Subscribe at once.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
DISTRICT COURT.

The Third Judicial District Court,
Judge Allen Barksdale, presiding;
Drew Ferguson, Clerk J. II. Kirk
patrick, sheriff, met last. Monday
morning.
About nine or ten criminal cases
and several civil cases are on the
docket. The criminal cases were
disposed of the first part of the
week. Court will be in session a
portion of next week.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09

DR.. W. D. Harper, Of Flat Lick,
gave us a pleasant call Monday.
He informed us that Miss Sallie
Grow, who lived in his neighbor-
hood and who is so well and favor
ably known to the society people of
this community, was recently mar
ried to a gentleman of Rock Wall
county, Texas, by the name of
Shower. She will make herfuture
home in Texas.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
NOTICE..

On or about tho 18th Of April, 1890,
one Black mare mule, Is or Is hands
high, Sor 10 years old, with long name
and tail; also one black mare colt about
one year old, with white spot in FORE
head, left fore foot and left hind foot
white, came to my place three miles
north of lisbon On the Lisbon and Col:
quit road. The owner of said stock
can get same by proving property and
paying charges. CT. DAWSON.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
Rev. j. M. p. IIickerson, VIII,

Rev. j. M. p. IIickerson, who
has been pastor of the Summerfield
Methodist church for some years,
left Wednesday for Seattle, Wash
ington Territory, where he goes to
take charge of a church, at that
place. Mr.. Hickerson promises
to let his many friends hear from
him through the columns of the
GUARDIAN. We wish him much
success IN his new field of service.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
WHATIT COSTS

Must be carefully considered by the
great majority of people, in buying
even necessities of life. Hoods
SarsaparilIa commends itself with
special force to the great middle
classes, because it combines posi-
tive economy with great medical
power. 1t is the only medicine of
which can truly be said 600 doses
one dollar, ;" and a bottle taken
according to directions will average
to last a month.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria

Protracted meeting continues at
the Methodist church. The pastor
has been assisted this week by Rev.
J. w. Medlock. 1t is thought that
the meeting viii close next Sunday
night.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
ASSESSORS NOTICE,

! will be in Homer on Fridays
and Saturdays of each week for the
purpose Of assessing those WHO have
not yet given in their property. All
such parties will do well to meet
me in Homer on some of these days.
j. $. Richardson,
Assessor.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
The Homer National Bank is
domiciled now in its building ON the
South side of the public square.

Mrs. De. d. Allen has a new and
stylish LOT of ladies hats, and
Sewers. Mrs. A. keeps everything
for the ladies', and it is to their
interest that they should visit her
Establishment before purchasing
elsewhere, as she sells at very close
figures.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
DR.. MENDENHALL's AeUE CURE.

UHs WEIHUEF1RELS H0VE CUhE.
A specific for chills and fever, re-
mittent, intermittent, malarial and
swamp fever, dumb ague, sc.
Cures billiousness and regulates the
stomach and bowls, and prevents
all maiarial diseases. Pleasant to
take. Fifty cents bottle, equal to
any dollar medicine. Sold by A. d.
Gladncy.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09

Tony Johnson, (colored) who
killed a negro school teacher on the
Kimball place sometime since was
remanded to jail without the benefit
Of bail.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09
Notice..

NOTICE is hereby given that will
apply to the legislature Which conyenes
on tho 18th of May, 1890, to pass an
act making an appropriation to pay
certain judicial warrant, which is my
property, for S1oo.oo, issued Scptcm-
Der 20, 1873 in favor Of Robert Vaughn,
who was at that time one of the District
Attorneys Of this State.
:. w. H. MAXEY,
May-25 Holly Springs. La.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09

Glove thy neighbor. - You can
never do this if you allow your
neighbor to suffer with itch, letter.,
ringworm, etc, without advising
him to use Hunts Cure. For sale
by j. Ii. Taylor, Haynesville, La.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09

Mr.. j. E. Hulse has retired from
the field of journalism and Yields
his fluent pen no more. Mr.. II. is
a writer of experience and ability
and few writer's in this State hit
nearer home with truth and facts
than him.
Homer guardian. (Homer, La.) 1888-1890, 1890-05-09

Miss Julia Strauss, of Gibsland,
and Miss Ida Hayes, of Farmerville,
are visiting Mrs. HARRISBURG.