Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-11-19
LOCAL RRFVITIES.

This is nipping weather to those who dwell
In tents.
Born-To Samuel Downs and wife, Area
dia, on the 10th of November, 1891, a
daughter,
Born-To James Bond AMI wife, in Area
dia, Mo-, on Saturday, November 14th, 1891,
daughter.
A big fire in st. Louis Yesterday DESTROYED
Famous and Penny 6 Gentles' establish
ments, and did other damage.
Born-To John R. and Lizzie Boswell, of
Marble Creek, on Saturday, November IA,
1881, a son-and all are doing well.
Louis Giovanoni is building an elevated
sidewalk between his house and Mrs. Grand
homme's. 1t is unique, and will prove of
great utility to both families.
F. NJ. Shou-h will preach 1T Belleview
next Saturday at $50 P. NJ, and lecture on
the Evil of Intemperance, at P. NJ. Also,
will preach Sunday morning and evening.
After due trial before Judge Thayer, Miss
Julia Gunton, defendant under the charge Of
mailing improper matter. was declared mot
guilty" by the court. Mrs. Hanley's case
was continued.
The ladies of the NJ. E. Church will give
an Oyster Supper next Friday evening. No
vember Goth, at the Academy OF Music.
Cake, coffee and oysters will be served from
6 O'Clock P. NJ.
The pay-car people went down the road
Monday. scattering wealth at all the usual
points. and bringing joy to the heart of the
unsophisticated rallroader, who in turn scat
tered it likewise, only more so.
Rev. Whitehead, of Fort Hill Church, has
organized branch of the Epwor'h League,
society for young people, although their
elders are not excluded. This branch meets
every Sunday in the church at three O'Clock
Pm.
T. B. Lowe, Des Arc, the manufacturer of
the finest cornmeal in Southeast Missouri,
was in Ironton YESTERDAY. He saws he can
now furnish forth all the demands of his
customers for this toothsome, wholesome
substitute for wheaton -four.
One of the gang WORKING IN the construc-
ton train, which has its headquarters here
for the present, got on h..'h lonesome last
Monday, it being payday. lie became hill
arious and loud. and was arrested and fined
one dollar aud costs, after pleading guilty
before the Mayor.
In an item relative to the trial OF Miss Gun
ton, charged with having mailed improper
matter, we last week stated that she bad
been "arrested and taken to st. Louis" or
words to that effect. Mr.. G. says that was
incorrect; that she went to st. Louis volun-
tariy to stand trial.
Too frequently in rainy weather our morn
ing mails are delivered soaking wet to the
postmaster; and when he turns the matter
over to the patrons of the office, why-they
swear. if they are wicked, and kick, "wed-
der or no." Whose fault is it that the sacks
are exposed to the weather? And can't the
evil be remedied?
The entertainment to be given by pupils
of the puolic school for the purpose of rails
ing library fund, promises to be an inter-
esting and entertaining affair; and, as the
proceeds are to be applied to the purchase
of books for the little folks, It should be lib
orally supported by the public. Everybody
turn out and aid a good cause.
Last Saturday Paul Patton butchered
couple of hogs, on the premises adjoining
Riddles blacksmith shop. The fire needed
in connection with the job was scattered az
ter the seading, aud supposed to be extinct.
But after awhile it caught on to the fence
adjoining, and bigger fire was averted by
Mr.. Patton's discovering the danger in time.
Some parties created disturbance in the
Baptist church last Sunday evening by whis-
pering, laughing, and disrespectful conduct
generally. The pastor was finally compelled
to publicly rebuke them, so outrageous aid
their behavior become. We understand that
a repetition of the offence will be followed
by more serious consequences to the guilty
parties.
A Union Thanksgiving Service will be held
in the Fort Hill Church, at 10 A. NJ, on
Thursday, November Goth. Rev. W. III.
Roberts Will conduct the service. \ collec-
ton will be taken for the poor of the i'm
mediate vicinity. \ cordial invitation iseX
tended to all to take part in this united
rendering of thanks to Almighty God for
the blessings we enjoy.
Last Wednesday Constable Baldwin re-
turned from hunt down about the Silver
Mines, and brought with him curiosity in
the form of white squirrel. Fortunately,
he had shot it without mutiiating the skin,
and he is now having it treated taxidermo-
logically so that future generations may have
an 10 see tue liz SePeuASa
on the raging st. Francois.
Married-At st. Louis. No., Thursday, |
Nov. 18th, 1891, by Rev. DR.. Moore, Mr.. X.
NJ. OMoHUNDRo to Mrs. HENRIETTA Nj.
CoHN-aIl of St. Louis, Mo. Mr.. Omohun-
dro, with his bride, came down 10 lronton |
the same evening, and proceeded next day to |
Des Arc being called thither on business. |
They will reside IN st. Louis, and all their |
friends wish them long life, prosperity and |
happiness.
The eclipse of the moon came off last Sun |
day night, strictly pursuant to notice. Fort
unately the clouds which had covered the |
sky during the late afternoon cleared away, |
and fair view of the yelled moon was OBJ
tained Yelled is the right word, for Fair
Luna's face appeared as if shining through u
maroon colored screen. The observation |
lasted for over an hour, and by $50 O'Clock |
the orb of night shone with her wanted |
lustre.