Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-10-29
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Ed. Register-The drouth mentioned II
my last was broken some time ago, but up te
the time of this writing the ground is still
too dry to pillow well. Since the first of thi:
month several light rains have fallen here
about but all of them together were not suf'
/ fcient 10 thoroughly moi.ten the ground.
Sorghum-molasses making has been the
chief employment OF farmers tn this locality
since ms last. Nearly every family here
abouts made quantity OF molasses this veal
varying from few gallons to 80 gallons;
| the last named quantity issaid to have been
made by Messrs. Harmon and James Alcorn
The quality OF syrup Is unusually good
| though the yield is much below the average
| in quantity, so far as heard from.
Mrs Patrick Mcmahon of ST. Louis was
out here recently. on visit TO her father.
Mr.. FL. Alcorn, and other relatives.
Azariah Yount, who has for sometime past
resided near Salem, Mo-, has moved to the
old John Bryan farm, how owned by John
g. Yount.
On Monday, 9TH inst, the remains of Mr..
Williams Were buried in the Christian
(Campbellite) cemetery near Mr.. Joseph
Abbott's. Mr.. WillIams-a son of Mr.. Jos.
Williams, near Red Point-had been en-
ployed at q saw nill. 1t is said that the
belt became loosened at the joint, one end of
II striking him in the abdomen. In conse-
quence of the injuries thus received the un-
fortunate man died few days afterwards.
Messrs. Talbot, of Bismarck, and D. S.
Love are engaged in purchasing cattle. 1t
iS sa{a hot hay ~ .sa
last week; also that they have entered into a
contract with Mr. Hancock, near Pilot Knob.
to furnish him beef cattle.
Mr.. WE. Carl has again been employ ed to
furnish his engine and assistance to aid in
saving lumber for Mr.. j. j. Townsend, at
Crocker's mill.
Mr.. Cornelius Payne and family, of near
Bonnie Terre, returned home last week, after
brief visit TO relatives in this and adjoining
communities.
Miss Mary Alcorn is in ST. Louis.
John G. Yount took load of apples to
Palmer yesterday. HIS received so cents per
bushel for them.
Judging from present appearances we are
justified in anticipating an unusually Sc
we're winter.
Since writing the above I have been in
formed that Messrs. Love & Talbot have dis
solued partnership; that Messrs. D. S. Love
and Harmon Acorn are buying ia. cows for
the Iron Mountain Company.
Mr.. Francis Thomas, one of Crawford
eounty's finest citizens, and one of the best
mechanics in this portion of the State, is
about to purchase the sold John A. Love"
place for the purpose of erecting thereon
grist. mill and b blacksmith shop. All of us
would heartily welcome Mr.. Thomas and his
family into our midst and we hope he will
succeed in speedily effecting said purchase.
Mr.. Benjamin Dennis has taken three
years lease on said place, but as the terms
and conditions of his lease do not affec, the
mill-site and water power, his arrangements
and Mr.. Thomas's plans would not inter-
fere with each other.
LAST Tuesday l went to Palmer on BUSH
ness. While there / met with quite a num-
Der OF old acquaintance; among them Mr..
t. F. Blunt, the wide-awake superIntend-
eut Of the Palmer Lead Co., who is one of
the most competent and energetic young
business men | ever met; Mr.. Hooker
Blount, his brother. has charge of the Com
pany's Store OF Palmer. He also is stir
ring young man and is fast developing good
business qualities. The most estimable
traits of the Blount boys are their unassum-
ing demeanor, their strict attention.to bust
ness and their willingness to accommodate
their bands and customers.
At Palmer / also met with Washington
popular sheriff aud collector, Mr..
L. ". Garrett, who is certainly ''the right
man in the right place" and has qualities
which will speedily secure him the friend
ship and esteem of the better class of those
with whom he may come in contact any
where.
Mr.. F. NJ. Anderson's school, in his fathers
district, closed yesterday. I have been in
formed that he is going to attend the Steel
vile High School during the coming winter.
Quite number Of hog> have died herea-
bouts during the past month. More anon,
October 22d, 1891. r..