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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
cANvAs-BAcK DUCKS.
They Can Fly Two Miles Minute and Gao
Keep IL Up.

heep IL Up.
DR.. Charles Macrum, wealthy re-
tired physician Of Portland, Ore. for
the last three years has devoted his
time to hunting and fishing and writing
stories for sporting papers. The doc
tor has made study of the speed OF
the duck and says the canvas-back can
fly faster than any other member of the
duck family.
The canvas-back can distance any
other duck" said the doctor. 1T can
fly two miles minute and keep it up
for hours. The mallard is the slowest
but with an effort can go a mile a
minute, The gadwade duck is not
found in the East often, but is numer-
Gus in Oregan. The members Of this
family can travel eighty miles an hour.
The broad-bill duck is almost as swift
as the canvas back, but cannot keep
the race as long as the other.
You may think that geese fly slower
than mallard duck. This is not so. With
the slow movement of their big wings
they do not appear to be flying rapidly,
but they travel from so to 100 miles an
hour and keep it up for a day"
The doctor tells some interesting
stories about his hunting experiences.
When hunting near Madison, Wis,
last fall he had a narrow escape from
being killed by the body Of a duck
which had fallen at his feet from the
air about 200 yards above him.
"A duck sometimes when wounded
will circle around in the air and try to
get as high up as possible" said the
visitor. II had wounded big mallard
and it started to circle upward directly
over my head. had charge of buck
shot in the other barrel and before it
got out of range l fired. One Of the
bullets must have struck a vital part
sor it came down instantly. II was di-
rectly above me and had | not lodged
Yy head just in time its body would
have struck me square upon the head.
1t whizzed past my ear with terrific
force and fell at my side. There was
not bone in its body that was not
broken when | attempted to pick it up.
| am certain the blow would have
crushed my skull had the body struck
me on the top of the head.
"a friend Of mine named Bancroft,
when duck hunting in Florida, also
had a close call. 1t was just getting
dark. and we were waiting in our boats
behind pile of weeds, for the ducks
to appear. We heard something come
buzzing over the lake and my friend
suddenly raised himself in his boat to
see what it was. 1t was teal duck.
The bird must have been going at the
rate of $50 miles an hour. just as
Bancroft looked up the duck struck
him in the forehead and Knocked him
over into the water. The blow was so
hard it stunned him and had | not
been there to pull him out he certainly
would have drowned The blow killed
the duck. When | fished it out of the
water | found that the birds breast
bone was broken.
Mrs. Macrum is with her husband.
She always travels with him on his
hunting excursions, She is also an
expert shot. One day in the lakes
near Madison she killed forty-eight
ducks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup, for Chill
dTen teothing softens tho gums, reduces inaamg.a-
tion Gllays pain. cures wind collie. 2jc. bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

even native sons OF Vermont Will sit In
n United States senate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
How the Devil Laughs.

Somebody says that 1.-The devil
laughs when men lie." II this be-
true, then the devil must laugh twenty
four hours day all the year round,
and has to employ one of his imps to
weep for him when a sinner escapes his
clutches by getting converted. Norris
town Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
Poor Policy.

Let us have judicious restriction OF
emigration until the great American
stomach can get back its old tone
and vigor. II is poor policy for the
country 10 absorb faster THAI IL can
digest Boston Globe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03


for an inactive liver to do its work,
exposes himself to all the diseases
that come from tainted blood.
Don't wait! Languor and loss of
appetite warn you that graver ills
are close behind. You can keep
them from coming you can cure
them if they've come with DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
It's the only blood and liver medi-
cine that's guaranteed, in every case,
to benefit or cure. Your money
back if it doesn't. Thus, you only
pay for the good you get. Can you
ask more? 1t cleanses the system
and cures pimples, blotches, erup-
tons and all skin and scalp dis
eases. Scrofulous affections, as
fever sores, hip joint disease,
swellings and tumors yield to
its superior Alternative properties.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03
To Uisnei Colds.

Headaches and Fevers, 10 cleanse the sys-
TEN efrectually, yet gently, when costive or
bilious or when the blood is impure or slug
gish. 10 permanently cure habitual consti-
patton. to awaken the kidneys and liver TO
Il healthy activity, without irritating or
weakening them, use syrup OF Figs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

No western farm mortgages in the saw
tngs banks of Massachusetts or of Maine
President Harrison is fond OF a game OF
billiards, and uses IA heavy cue when he
Olays
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

Ask your storekeeper for our Fruit Jar
Opener. Don't see how YOU get along with
cut IL. IL he don't keep ii send 10 cents
postage and get one free.
KIRwIS * TYLER, Baltimore, Md.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

According TO recent statistics the birth
rate Ia the United states IS rapidly de-
Clining.
Two young men went 10 Nisalia. Crl,
lately and took out licenses Co marry the
same girl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-04-03

Not single marriage license was Issued
In Sumner county, Kan, last year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
From DeS Arc.
W. T. O'NEAL, Sec'y.

We attended the burial of Judge Jos. G.
Clarkson at Annapolis yesterday, who died
on the Doth of January. Only a few days
before that he passed here on his way home.
He spoke to us, but did not say he was sick,
aud only few days and God called him home.
Judge GARRISON was born in Virginia, 1881,
and soon as he was grown he went INTO
the saw-mill business, and when the war
came on he was one of the first to Join Com
pany X, I'd V. Cavalry. l served with him
and never saw a drawer soldier than Judge
ClaTkson. When ever there was any scout.
ing to do he was always sent In charge of the
men, and he never returned until he located
the enemy or found their position and num-
morning, in May, 1868. We met Gen.
Stoneman's Cavalry at RappAhannock sta
ton, near the river. They charged us and
we bad hand to baud sabre fight. | saw
three Federal soldiers on him at once, and
he killed one and wounded the other. and
the third ran. He then galloped to the help
of one of his Luetenants and struck the SOL
dier blow and saved the life OF Lieutenant
Griger, and [ know of hundreds of other
daring deeds this brave man did during our
late war, and he died as brave as he had liv-
ed. When he knew he had to go he never
fiinched, and made his arrangements as if
going on trip. When | saw his cold face
in death l could not help from shedding
tears, for l loved him as a brother. There
was nothing I would not do for this noble
hearted man. He has had hundreds of men
in his employment, aud their never was one
refused help when they needed it, and be
has donated TO every new church that has
been built from Bismarck to the Bluff in the
la st twenty years. He had just gone into a
very large undertaking, buying out rail-
road, saw mills, lands, etc., and if he had
lived to have carried out his plans, he
would no doubt have made big success Of
it, as he never was known to fail in any bus
mess undertaking. But, "poor Joe," as l
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas. Maggie J. Chamberlin and
Calvin c.. Chamberlin, her husband, by
their certain deed of trust. dated
the 7tb day of February, A. d. 1887,
recorded i'm the Office OF the Recorder of
Deeds for the County of Iron, State of
Missouri in book 80 ,page $40 did convey
to the sheriff OF Iron county Mo-, trustee,
ali his right, title and interest in and to the
following described tract or parcel OF
land, situate, lying and being in the
County OF Iron and Stare of Missouri. viz:
Ali of lots No. and 2 in the southwest
quarter; and lot No. and south half of
lot No. 2 i'm the northwest quarter, Sec
ton 10, township 81. range east.
Which said conveyance was made in
trust To sc cure the payment of one GER
tain promissory note therein mentioned
and described;
And whereas said note is long since
due. and remains unpaid;
Now. therefore, at the request of the le-
gal holder of said note, and in pursuance
of the terms of said deeds of trust, |, the
undersigned sheriff and acting trustee,
will, on
Saturday, February 2Sth, 1891,
at the east front door of the couI thouse,
in the City of Ironton, Iron County, Mis-
souri,, between the hours of O'Clock A..
NJ. and O'Clock P. NJ. of that day, sell at
public vendue the above described real
estate, to the highest bidder for cash, TO
satisfy said note and the costs and ex-
penses of this trust.
WALTER II. FISHER,
dec25n25 Sheriff and Trustee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Obituary..

Died, January Gath, 1891, at 6 a. M, GEO.
BLACK, SR., aged 80 years.
The subject of this sketch was born in Illi
nois in 1911, and has lived in this State, on
his farm in Reynolds county, for over forty
years. He was highly esteemed and respect
ed by all who knew him, and had belonged
to the Missionary Baptist Church for num-
Der of years and was always found ready to
help in any enterprise for good in the COM
munty where he lived so many years. When
talked to short time before his death he
seemed willing and ready to give up sill cares
and troubles of this world and to enter the
dark valley aud shadow Of death, there to
cross over the Jordan and stand upon the
banks of sweet deliyerance and to meet those
who have gone on before, where all is pure
aud holy, and sickness, pain and trouble
are felt no more. The deceased leaves .
wife, nine children, fifty grandchildren and
sixteen great eat-grandchildren and =
host of friends to mourn his departure. Dur
ing his sickness and death six of hi. children
were present. The bereaved family have the
heartfelt sympathies of the entire community
in this, their sad bereavement.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Pilot Knob Items.

Miss Mary Schwab was surprised last
Wednesday night by large party of young
ladies and gentlemen from Ironton. After
spending few hours, he party returned at
10 O'Clock.
Mike Cunningham, an old employe OF the
Company, bu now of st. Louis, was in the
Knob last week.
Mr.. Henry Pfoertner gave a social party
last Saturday night, at which number of
young people from Ironton were present.
Mr.. Jas. His hey received news, Monday,
of the death of his father in Dent county.
Mr.. ii. was buried at Belleview on Tuesday,
the sd.
A burning flue occasioned some alarm on
Monday, but 70 damage was done. Pilot
Knob can soon bid defiance to the flames,
for The tire-engine has arrived and will soon
be put ia place; provided, however, that a
place can be found that will suit all parties,
for each one is anxious to have the eXtin-
guisber as near his own property as possible.
Master August Schwab Is going into the
rabbit business, having borrowed a white
one for that purpose. For terms and prices
enquire at his place OF business, west of the
Knob.
Miss Brown, the Primary teacher, while
standing on bench to arrange something
about the wall, was suddenly precipitated
on TO the floor by the breaking down of the
bench. Like the Wonderful One loss Shay,
it broke all at once and all over, and gave
Miss b. quite a fall but, barring some bruis-
es, no damage.
The fence surrounding the Pilot Knob
cemetery i torn or burned away in several
places, and offers no barrier to the free en-
trance of anything so desiring. JAS. O'Don-
nel's cow wandered in there last week, to
regale herself with the luXuriant pasturage,
and finding the iron gate of a fence around
a lot open. she proceeded TO go in there also
But alas! it was yerilable death pen, for
the wind blew the gate shut, ahd the COW,
trying to jump over, was impaled on the
fence and there found dead. 1t is proposed
to raise money o build an iron fence around
the cemetery. 1t should be done.
Mr.. Schneider, of Graniteyille, had the
misfortune to be tipped over in his road
cart, the other dav. No damage. d.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
BellevIeW Items.

Ed. Register-The revival meeting at the
Baptist church still continues. DR.. II. B.
Ray preached three times on Sunday, to large
and attentive congregations, and again on
Monday morning. In the afternoon he re-
turned to his home in St. Louis.
Miss Susie Moore is recovering from a
long spell of sickness. Her father has re-
turned to st. Louis. Mrs. Moore and Miss
Lottie will remain until Miss Susie is strong
enough TO go home wit b them.
Mr.. Will Van Mort spent last week in St.
Louis county.
Jas. A. Reyburn made business trip to
ST. Louis recently.
David Kerlagon of Pennington spent sew
eral days with his brother, DIR. G. c. Kerla-
gon.
n. p. Logan is with W. H. Byers, Ironton,
and John Thomas returned to his work in
Williamsville, after spending a week in this
valley trying to get rid Of the chills.
T. A. Bruce and wife and Miss yista Rus
sell have returned to Salem.
Joe Papan of St. Louis spent Sunday in
our valley.
Judge Lowe is slowly improving and hopes
to be entirely well by the time County Court
meets.
Miss Daisy Lay is home again after a de-
liehtful visit with her aunt, Mrs. 81. Haus-
man.
DR.. Jas. Fl. Hall of Potosi spent Sunday
with his brother.
Death has again visited our community,
and last Friday the wife Of Mr.. Reeves died
after few hours Illness. He has the sym.
pathy of all in his sad bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Edison spent Sunday
with Mrs. A. Mcfarland. BELLEvIEW.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Annapolis News.

Ed. Reqister-Another horse was dragged
away this week. Fate Goodman was the
loser.
The Faith Doctor was with US Tuesday
and part of Wednesday. His performances
are said to be fully up to the standard Of
faith doctors.
Hattie May sprained her ankle one day
last week, and has since been confined to her
home.
The Church fair was a success, and re-
fleets credit upon the ladies Of Annapolis.
Over $50 was realized, and we expect soon
to hear the new bell calling the good people
to worship.
Thos. Smith of North Missouri was visit
ing near Annapolis this week.
Wess Dunnigan is visiting friends in town.
Wess is now living in Arkansas.
j. F. McManus stopped over on his way to
De Soto to pay visit to his friends. Jack
is just recovering from an attack of measles
and is on his way to report for duty at De
Soto.
Will Warren is at home on visiT.
Quite an array of prominent people were
in town Saturday attendidg the funeral OF
Judge Clarkson. The Judge had mary
friends here who mourn his loss.
Another attack is made upon the t. K. c.
this week through the columns Of the 1ruth
over the signature of "Jake.' Mr.. Cundin
was once very loud against personalities.
Since this week it would appear that he has
changed his mind somewhat. Bnt that is all
right and we hold no malice toward Mr..
Cundiff. Let "Jake" say what he pieases
about us. We would sooner have curses
than compliments from him. We were once
in error regarding the identity Of "Jake,"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Arcadia Items

Ed. Register-I do not intend to write a
biography of Judge Clarkson. leave that
to some one who can do the subject better
justice than can, but must make few
remarks on the Judge, as l liked him very
much, as str good honest bus
mess man and Arcadia has sustained a severe
loss in the death Of SO good man. There
are few men his equal, and none his super
ior. The Judge was self made man in ev-
cry respect; earnest in every thing he I'M
dertook; and men of this kind are SO few in
this world, that his very persistence became
at once the badge of this nobility and, as
man in a crowd, instinctively made room for
one who seems so eager to force his way
through it. So, men everywhere opened
their ranks to one who rushed zealously to-
wards some object lying beyond. The Judge
truly was man among men, and made the
community better by his having lived in it.
I wish l could say as much of many others
who live here ana in Ironton, but I am
sorry that / cannot.
We, the Arcadians, will give to any pe.son
or persons. good half acre town lot, with
plenty of spring water, well situated in the
center of town, close to the depot for an ice
plant. There is money in it gentlemen.
First come, first served.
If the business men Of this Valley, and es-
pecially the mercha IS were any account,
they would build a good hotel before the
spring birds begin to sing. There is not
decent hotel in the Vally, and we ought to
have one.
Mr ha 10 nj ino
house taken down, which is great improve
ment to that end of our town. l would
humbly suggest to Mr.. I. to have the hotel
building also taken down. 1t is quite as big
an eye-sore as the ice house. By the way
aud come to think of it, the old depot is not
a very ornamental structure by any means,
and, by taking it down, would enhance the
very much in that section, and the
boys could make a bonfire out of the old
next President.
Hiram Baird's store Is progressing very
nicely, and by the first of March Hiram will
be ready to serve his old friends and GUS
toners to the best of goods.
There Is sill war IN our post office. The
mail messenger thinks that one mail day
is sufficient for the Arcadians. but the Ar
cadians think otherwise, and hence the war.
Mrs. Rebeca Austin has purchased the
Cacyce property where she will move her
family by the first of March.
The addition to Mr.. Thomson house has
been furnished. 1t looks like a mansion
now. and cold as the ice of winter.
UNCLE PETE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Notice of Letters.

Notice is hereby given, that Letters
Testamentary on the Estate of Jeffer-
son c. Russell, late Of Iron county, de-
ceased, have been granted to the UNI
dersigned, w. J. RUSSELL, by the Judge
of Probate Court of the Cour ty of Iron,
bearing date the 22d day OF January,
1891.
All persons having claims against said estate are
required TO exhibit them TO me for allowance with
in year after the date of said letters, or fhey
may he precluded from any benent of such estate;
and If such clsims be not exhibited within TWO
years from the time OF the publication OF this not
ice, they Will be forever barred.
jan29n30 w. j. RUSSELL, Executor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Quarterly Meeting of Iron County +
& l.. u.

At meeting OF the Delegates from the
Sub Unions, held in the courthouse, Ironton,
on the odd, inst, it was determined to call a
meeting Of the County F. Il l.. u. on
Friday, February 9th, 1891,
O'Clock P. NJ. 1t is urgently requested that
all Unions in the county send delegates, to
meet and confer as to the interests of the
farmer and laborer.
W. RUDDoCK, President.
W. T. O'NEAL, Sec'y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Notice to Bond-Holders.
IRoSroN, Mo-, February Sd, 1S9

IRONTON, Mo-, February Sd, 1871.
The holder of Bond No. ,, for 500, bear
ing interest at six per cent. per annum, is
sued in 1856. by Iron Lodge, No, JOG, l. o. o.
F.. will present the same 10 the undersigned
for payment on or before March LIST, 1871
After that date, interests on same will cease
to be paid. JNo. I. BALDWIN, Sec'y.
BY order Of the Lodge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Personal.

Mrs. w. H. Reese returned to ]fonto1
from trip to Kansas City last week.
DR.. w. G. Patton was in Ironton few
dayslast week.
Sam. Perry and Geo. Mo ris, 81. Louis.
were in town last week.
A. Lopez is in Piedmont.
Rev. w. II. Roberts was in Marble E;ll
Sunday.
Miss Belle Whitworth has returned from .
trip to Piedmont.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05

dear little ones, father and mother. He
leaves wife and six children. God help
them to bear their great loss. May they
become Christian boys aud girls and ever be
ready to meet their dear Papa in heaven, is
the prayer of UNCLE ISAAC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
The A. T. r. Club and Jake"

ANNAPOLIS, Mo-, Feb. Sd, 1891.
Ed. Regtster-At the regular meeting of
the A. T. r. Club last evening the following
resolutions were passed:
RESOLVED, That the SO. called "Jake," cor
respondent of the Ironton Truth, be and is
hereby denounced as a coward and q sneak,
and be it further resolved that we firmly be-
lieve Esquire Hampton to be an honest man
and incapable of partisan bias as charged by
"Jake." G. o. ROCKWELL,
+. p. HILBURN, President.
Secretary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Painting and Paper Hanging.

If you want any Painting or Paper Hang
ing done, call on T. B. Pruitt. / am ready
at any and all times to give estimates on any
kind Of work in my line of Business. Mail
orders receive prompt attention.
THOs. B. PRUITT.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
BLACK. Mo, January aS. JS9t


To the community around Black Pos o # ce.
We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks 10
the sood people for their kindness, hospi-
taity and favors siown during the sick ness
of our deceased fathe- in trying 10 do a |
they could for him during his last tours of
Illness upon earth. We highly appreciate
their kindness and will ever remember the m
.or the same ONE OF THE FAMILY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
For Sale.

An excellent farm of $50 acres, $40 in Gull
tiivaton, most all in meadow and 20 acres of
good timber. Good fences, dwellings and
barns, storehouse with stock of goods worth
about $500. Farm lays 4 miles west of
Belleview on Salem road and In a splendid
neighborhood. For terms apply to w. H.
Webb, Kaolin P. O., Iron Co., Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
Piano Lessons!

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
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
| Trial Numbers

With great premium offers. on receipt of
10 CENTS, and addresses of 10 MAR
RIED LADIES. Only 80 cents wear.
Best monthly ir the world, for the price.
Address, WOMEN'S WORK, ATH-
EMS, GEORGIA.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-05
PATENT rs.

T. F. Hensley, solicitor of Patents, Wash.
ington, D. C. Write for terms and instruc.
tons.