Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-07-17
Colored Society Notes.

On the I'd inst. Rev. J. W. Jackson of Sc
daia was in Ironton on his annual visit to
meet his Lodge and friends in general. The
annual coming of Rev. Jackson, who was
formerly teacher and pastor at Ironton.
seems always to create general interest in
the community. especially among his former
pupils, many of whom vie with each other
in "strewing his path with flowers"
Wednesday night at the solicitation Of the
members of eastern Star Lodge No. Co." a
large audience met at the G. A. r. Hall, to
hear Rev. Jackson's annual address. After
dismissing the audience Rev. Jackson re-
manned, and had special interview with
the brethren of the Fraternity, giving them
considerable information and good advice.
After which all repaired TO the Deiano Hall,
where grand reception was given, and a
good time was had by all.
The children's day exercises, held at the
NJ. Z. Church recently. were very interest
ing. The collection was over four dollars.
The Sunday School has been re-orga nized,
new literature furnished several of the class
es, new teachers appointed, and new officers
elected. Solomon Lax was recently elected
by the Board as Superintendent and Henry
Boyd as his assistant. On the 18th inst. the
Sunday School VIII have Picnic and Enter
tainment, at Goulding's park. We have the
promise OF some choice singing, essays and
speaking upon that occasion. Mr.. and Mrs
Deboe, will act as musical directors during
the literary entertainment.
On the 9Th inst. several members of the NJ.
E. Church choir of Bridgeton, Missouri,
paid lronton a visit, and did some choice
singing at the NJ. E. Church during the
night service. Those who sang leading
parts were, Mrs. Bragg of Arcadia, the
Messrs. Carter brothers, and the Misses
Reed of Bridgeton. Their voices showed
considerable culture and the different parts
of the music were well rendered-especially
the bass and soprano.
There was born recently to Mr.. and Mrs.
Burns, darling little son. "My boy is al
right; he is as peert as he can be-" SO said
Buck, in the presence Of the reporter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cousins of Granite Bend lost
their baby girl, recently. from the effects of
teething. zone by one, the roses fall"
''Suffer little children to come unto me, and
forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven
The trustees of the NJ. E. Church have re-
Gently bad summer kitchen built to the par
sonage. Rev. Deboe highly appreciates the
efforts of the trustees to make him and family
comfortable, while they soiourn upon,
'Zions HILL" and amid the singing rills, the
beautiful flowers. and the enticing ferns of
the Arcadia Valley.
Will Creath, not long ago. while shooting
at Objectionable birds, in Judge Emerson's
park, received severe flesh wound, in his
in his left hand, caus ed by premature dis
charge of the gun.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henson johnson, have NOV
ed 20 Arkansas.
Nelson Creath, has but recently had O
pump put into his well.
Rev. Buren,, Of the De Soto ga. NJ. z.
Church" was in lronton, on the 18th and 18th
inst, organizing an "African Methodist
Church." He succeeded, in organizing, and
has procured, for the temporary accommo-
dation of his flock, room in the City Hall,
which is situated right at the foot OF lions
Hill" Now this would not be a significant
fact. if it was not, that upon "Zlon's HILL"
within hearing,is situated the NJ. E. Church
which for more than 20 years has had mo-
nopoly Of the religious work in this part of
moral vinyard. AS there is but, "shade of
difference" between those ehurches-the NJ.
E. Church and "a. NJ. E. Church''-the ne
;essity for another Methodist Church in
[ronton may not appear, in fact, there is no
necessity for another church, in Ironton, of
any color, kind, or creed. The "shade of diff |
ference" between these two churches is not |
1t all in their doctrine or creed, but in their |
ooIty. The officers of the one are negroes, |
rom the Bishop down to the lowest func- |
onarv. The Presiding Bishops of the other, |
he NJ. L. Church, are white, the same that |
preside over the 'Northern Methodist /
thurch." All of the subordinate officers OF
he colored branch are therefore negroes.
The "shade of difference" you see, is a mere
natter of sentiment.
Chas. Bullingner is at home on a visit.
Bessie Simms of ST. Louis is visiting her
unt, Mrs. Vale.
Frank Suezie, and Jerry Harden have
zone TO Scoggin's, below Hogan to dig a welL
G. A. Maston will address the Sabbath
school at Goulding's Park on The 18th inst,
t 2 O'Clock p. NJ. Subiect-"The Three FL
ments Of an Education"