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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-12
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY IRON COUNTY
COURTS.

W. - II L -
CIRCUIT COURT is held on the
Fourth Monday in April and October.
COUNTY COURT convenes on the
tlrSt Monday of March, June, September
and December.
PROBATE COURT is held on the First
Monday in February, May, August and No
femher.
OFFICERS:
4. W. HoLLOMAN, Presiding Judge Coun-
ty Court.
JOS: 6. CLARKsON, County Judge, South
.rn District.
J. E. Low, County Judge, Western Dis
trict.
j. ;. JORDAN, Prosecuting Attorney.
;. f. BUFoRD, Collector.
w. a. FLETCHER, County Clerk.
JOS. HUFF, Circuit Clerk.
FRANZ DINGER, Probate Judge.
ID. r. REESE, Treasurer.
w. II. FISHER, Sheriff.
:. +. REYBURN, Assessor.
tr. W. HULL, Coroner.
j. t. AXE, Public Admir-. Irnnton.
y. W. HOLLOMAN, Surveyor.
y. Z. VANCE, School Commissioner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-12

Lexington Iateti5gencer: THE In
tetffgencer agrees with the 81. Joseph
Bdikot that tie Australian ballot law
should tie extended TO every voting
precinct in the state. Ii ia good law
and the country districts as well as the
cities should have the benefit of it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-12
Official Directory.

MEMBER OF CONGRESS:
HoN. WM. NJ. kINsEY, Tenth District.
ST. Louis, Mo.
y ;. LAND OFFICE j. &. \, ELL,
H7sister; "M. Il. NEWMAN, Receiver -
lronton, Mo.
John L. THOMAS, Judge Twenty-Slxth
-ircuit, De Soto, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-02-12
SOCIETIES.

IRON LODGE, No. 107, I. o. 0. F.,
meets every Monday at its hall, corner Maiu
and Madison Streets HERMAN DAVIS, y.
G. ]. T. BALDWIN, Secretary.
IRONTON ENCAMPMENT, No. %, I
o. o. F., meets on the first and third Thurs
lay evenings of every month in Odd-Fel-
lows Hall, corner Main and Madison streets.
j. T. BALDWIN, c. z. +. DINGER. Scribe.
STAROF THE WEST LODGE, No. 1873,
A. F. & A NJ, meets in Masonic Hall, corner
Main and Madison streets, on Saturday OF or
preceding full moon. +. ID. AXE, W. NJ.
J. L. AXE Secretary.
INDIAN CHAPTER, No. Il, r. A,
meets at the Masonic Hall on the first and
.hird TUESDAYS Of each month, at : PM. w.
X. EDGAR, NJ. E. II. 2. II. b. JONES, Sec
retary.
na-zA VALLEY LODGE, No. 1870,
SfEN@ KNIGHTS OP HONOR, meets in
S3Agg HaOdd- Fellows Hall every alternate
SANA@W ednesday ev'gs. J. 5. JORDAN,
9<%&~ d. a. p. VANCE, Reporter.
EASTERN STAR LODGE, No. 81, A
F. s A. NJ. (colored), meets on the second
Saturday of each month.
IRON POST, No. SAG, G. A. R.,
ESIT meets the I'd and 4th Thursday
cliLlll Evenings of each month.
AAM J. r. HIGHLEY, P. C.
C. r. PECK, Adj't.
PILOT KNOB.
PILOT KNOB LODGE, No. 253, A. o..
u. W. meets every I'd and 4thi'W ednesday
evenings, 1880 P. NJ, upstairs in Union
Church.
PILOT KNOB LODGE, No. 156, /. o. O.
F., meets every Tuesday evening at their
hall. CHAS. MAsCHMEYER, Secretary.
PILOT KNOB MINERS BENEVOLENT
ASSOCIATION. VIM. SEARLE, President.
THEo. TONNELLIE. Secretary.
IRON LODGE, No. 80, SoNs OF HER
MAN, meets on the second and last Sunday of
each month. VIM. STEFFENS, President.
VAL. EFFINGER, Secretary.
IRON MOUNTAIN.
IRON MOUNTAIN LODGE, No. 430,
A. F. Il \. NJ, meets SATURDAYS night on or
before the full moon. LOUIS PETIT, W. NJ.
j. A. PARKER, Secretary.
IRON MOUNTAIN LODGE, No. $50, /.
o. F., meets Wednesday night of each week.
PAT. CAUGHLIN, y. e.
!. y. PARKER Se'y.
IRON MOUNTAIN LODGE, No. 293,
A.O.U. W., meets on the first and third
Friday of each month.
BELLEVIEW.
Mosaic LODGE No. 35l, a. F. & a.
NJ, meets on saturday night of or after the
full moon. \. j. HARRALL, W. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

Armed with camera the party above
mentioned arrived at the almshouse about 2
O'Clock in the afternoon. but the surprise
when told that Jessie had left that institution
is better imagined than written.
The surprise WAS increased TO astonlshment
when informed that the officers did not know
where she had gone.
All that the doctors could say was that she
had left a few hours before in company with
lady. who they believed had taken her as a
companion
This is regarded as rather strange pro-
ceeding when it is remembered that the girl
has recently been considered demented. and
has suffered greatly from attacks Of delirium.
II is intimated. however. that Superintend-
ont Carter knew what he was doing.
1t was learned that early in the day Jessie
had gone driving with Miss Carter. the super
intendent's daughter. and had had her photo
graph taken.
Miss Carter was interviewed at once, but
as she had promised secrecy to Jessie she Was
mo 20 than reticent. and it was almost i'm
possible to gain any information from her.
She said. Jessie has, | am certain, told the
truth.
Il am sure that she is conscientious in what
she says | have seen her often since she has
been at the almshouse and believe she is
disgusted with this nOtOriety which has been
thrust upon her. and she does not want her
picture exposed in the shop windows for
sale"
The young lady refused fatty to say at
what gallery the pictures had been taken, and
rs her name WAS not given to the phOtogra-
pher it was impossible TO find it.
In the course OF long conversation with an
other person the reporter picked up enough
in bits to locate pretty we'll the whereabouts
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
of Jessie. but still there was much uncertainty

of Jessie. but still there was much uncertainty
when Mr. wilkins house was reached
The door was opened by Mr.. Wilkins him.
self. and he at once admitted that Jessie was
there.
When the party first arrived Jessie was sit
ting in the parlor.
She wore neat-ftting dress Of dark-green
worsted with black lace at the throat
Her profusion of iet-black hair was massed
in waves over her forehead and caught up be-
hind with bright-colored riobon.
The whiteness of her face showed the effect
of her recent illness, but her features were
we'll defined and her expression was more that
of an innocent child than of an adroit actress
or of a person devoid of reason.
Her ewes were very bright and she entered
into the conversation with zest.
She was unaware that she was talking
10 a reporter but she adhered rigidly 10 her
former statement,
She declared that she was quite positive
that she had no relatives in this State. and
that there was no such thing as a tintype of
her in existence, when told that it was re-
ported that there was one IN the city supposed
to be picture of her when Q child. She as
serted that she had never had but one picture
taken and that was after she was grown.
That, she said, was still in the West. She
objected TO being portrayed in the paper, but
finally consented that The TnFs should be
allowed 10 publish it IF you won't make it
look much like me-"
She expressed herself as being greatly
pleased with her new home. and said that all
she desired now was to be let alone and for
the newspapers TO stop publishing anything
about her.
The sympathy of Mrs. wilkins was aroused
- soon a she hsAr2af theua{nrtunsts girps
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
JESSIE In HER new home.
She has Been Adopted by Nr. wilkins at
RiYer View.
TAKEN FROM LLNSHOUSE YESTERDAY.
she Seems TO Have Fully Recovered, and IL
Satisfied and Wants to DO
Let Alone.

A rapidly-driven carriage, which contained
photographer W. w. Foster, special artist
OF HE ZINES, and q TINES reporter. passed
hurriedly yesterday afternoon through several
OF the principal business streets of Richmond,
past the Lee monument and handsome sub
urban residences, through green fields. by
flower gardens and over elegant country roads
until the pretty home of Mr. T. b. Wilkins
at River View" one Of the lovely environs Of
the city was reached
The bell was rung and soon the whole party
were seated in the cosy little parlor talking to
Jessie Miller.
TaE TINES. realizing full well the interest
which Is manifested not only in Richmond,
but throughout the whole country in the his
tory of this unfortunate young woman, and
believing that her identity could be the more
readily established by the printing Of her pic
ture, 1t was decideito make an effort to secure
photograph.
This was a difficult matter, but the result
herewith shown speaks for the success OF the
effort
Now how did Jessie Miller get from the
almshouse, where she has been in bed sick 10
her present River View" residence:
Let us see.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Balance cash on hand.


The board of managers report the work
well sustained. but needs to increase TO i.eet
the demands of the increased population.
Total number of Bibles distributed. 1906.
For the future they want to continue
the good work so as to supply every child
who can read with Bibles.
Hon W. W. Henry was introduced to
support the showing OF the secretary. la q
brief address he showed that Bibles had
cost &c cents per volume and II cents for dis
tributon. proving it the cheapest way to dis
tribute the Bible.
Then came the anniversary address by
Bishop Randolph. which was listened to with
deep interest.
He began with an allusion 10 the foundation
of this Virginia Bible Society in 1913. a time
of Ear showing how our ancestors valued the
BiOle.
He then gave a charming account of John
Week.-Mrs. first efforts TO distribute the Bible
in English. And then of Tyn6alls noble eff
forts which gave US the first printed Engligh
Bible.
The address was strong, eloquent and in
structive He was followed by DR.. Hoge, who
said the appeal for collection which he had
been asked 10 make had already been made
in the details of the work done and the pro-
missed undertakings for the future, but added
in his own eloquent style earnest words OF
appeal.
4 collection was then taken up and the con-
gregation dismissed with benediction by DIR.
Hall, the pastor of the church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

condition, and she went at once TO the aims
house and offered to take her ~ . companion
"a soon as she should be able to leave, and
yesterday she accomplished her charitable
design.
Jessie Is now established in a comfortable
and loving homo. but the mystery surround
ing her remains the same. and a. far as the
public is concerned will probably never be
solved. Mrs. wilkins has accepted her for
what she is. then why should anyone else be
disturbed
Mr wilkins is bookkeeper of the Old Do
minion Cake and Cracker Company, 10 south
Twelfth street.
in addition 10 Miss Miller's picture the
TIMTs also presents on this page picture OF
Mr.. wilkins house made from photo by
Foster, both OF which were excellent pieces of
Photographic art.
IL was six o'clock last evening when the
reportoIial party reached the city, and by
midnight the pictures had been developed.
prints made, the drawings and engavings
* cuted, the cuts stereotyped: the article
written and the type all set and everything
made ready for press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

sic Good music costs money like anything
else--it has 10 be bought"
The fact that the use of the Academy, in
Guiding light &c, is gratis. should encourage
the Association 80 much more to keep up this
institution.
DR.. McCaw suggested that every member
of the Association should for the interest and
support of the institution, try their utmost to
secure one additional member within tins
month. which. added TO the present member
ship. would number eight hundred.
Then and only then such music could be
furnished as would be enjoyed by our appre-
ciative people.
The following officers were elected fcr the
ensuing year DR.. McCaw. president; II. 2.
Edmond, vice-president James W. Pegram,
secretary: L A Catln Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
PRoFEssToSAL sAFE-BLopryc
Burglars Enter the 0fice of woodv.rc an.
Sons.

II has been nearly ak years since anv p,o
fessional safe-blcwing has been done in Rich
mond, but on Wednesday evening neat piece
of work in that line was performed.
The safe OF Messrs. Woodward a. Son, lun,-
Der dealers. at the corner Of Ninth and Byrd
streets was blown open, and t75 in money
was carried OF
No one knew Of the robbery until yester-
day morning, when Mr.. Woodward's clerk
entered the Office to begin his daily duties
lie found the safe door open and the books.
papers and other contents scattered on the
floor
There WAS strong odor Of gun-powder
and Mr.. Woodward was at once teiephoned
\ hole about the size of a lead pencil was
crlled through the one-quarter-inch iron
door Of the safe Just behind the lock.
Powder was evidently put into that and the
lock forced apart
The only thing left behind by the operators
were two pieces of the clamp used to hold the
drill in the level
These were picked up of the floor and are
now IN the possession OF Captain Angle, OF the
Second station
The blowers seem TO have proceeded
about their work in the most deliberate and
mechanical manner. indicating a high degree
OF skill IN their particular line.
he clothes lying about the Office were wet
at The hydrant and placed over the safe 10
deaden any sound the instrument might pro-
duce IN boring into the iron
The curtains were drawn down to prevent
the neighbOrs or any passer-by from observ-
iDg what was Transporting within.
The spots Of tallow found on the floor and
the books and papers show that the burglars
dad their work by the dim light of candles
An entrance was Effected by forcing the
doorof the Office fronting on Byrd street
The door opening into the Undergrad was
also left open BY the robbers, no doubt for
the purpose of afording a speedy exit in case
they were discovered
The last piece Of skillful safe-blowing done
IN this town was that ut Mr.. Hermann
Schmidts grocery, corner Of Fifth and Broad
streets, which occurred on the night of March
II, 1886.
Shaw is now serving term Of eight years in
the penitentiarv for shooting Sergeant Brooks
OF the Middle station in attempting to arrest
him for that crime.
1t is probable that the safe-blOweTs We'd
nesday evening procured their tools from the
blacksmith shop of the Haxall-Crenshaw
mills
Some time that evening they entered the
place and carried OIL a drill. ratchets and
other tools that could be used in safe blowing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Property Transfers.

Richmond CitY.-- William E. and Maria b.
Ebert to Henry c. Koss, interest III the es-
tate Of William Koss. deceased, $1,000.
Ware Is. Gay TO Mayo Bridge and Land
Company. interest in Mayo's bridge and GER
tain islands in James river
John b. Gayle 10 Seth Gayle. IN feet on
the east side of Seventeenth street between
Cedar and Jay. 5000
~ Nj. Gillian. special commissioner. TO
George w. Trimmer, % feet on the north side
of Clay street between Adams and Brook
avenue. $4,000.
Henry c. Koss 10 Maria B. Ebert. 80 feet on
the north side Of Calhoun street between
Allen and Hickory.
Glazebrook and Thomas trustee TO Willie
Ann Holmes. so feet on st. John street.
southeast corner of Charity. to correct
error. s.
He,,,1co Cotinty.-G. II. A. Ball 10 Farquhar
Finayson and Thomas Fraser. 100 feet on
Floyd avenue northwest corner OF Auburn,
$l.e0O
Same to Christian Evensen, 60 feet on the
south side of Grove road near Auburn ave-
nue.. 1850.
Same to James f. Welcome. 60 feet on
Grove road southwest corner OF Auburn ave-
nue.. 1850.
Mary Y. and A. Monteiro to w. Ernest
Turner's trustee. 80 feet on the east side If
National road between Brown and Lewis
streets, sl05.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
CAPTAIN Bnbcock,s Portrait.

Captsin A. G. Babcock's portrait which the
Masonic lodges of Richmond and Manchester
have had painted will be presented TO the
Masonic Home on the afternoon of May 22d.
The Seven Pines railroad will run trains to
suit the convenience of the Masonic public.
and the families of Masons are expected TO be
present.
Mr.. d. c. Richardson will make the speech
on behalf of the lodges, and Mann Page OF
Prince George county. Grand Senior Warden
of the Grand Lodge. has accepted the invita-
ton to make the speech of acceptance on the
part Of the Board of Governors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
EMANUEL CHURCH.

Ascension Day Services Confederate Sol
diers' Graves Decorated.
Yesterday being Ascension Day appropriate
services were held at Emanuel church, Hen
rico county.
After the services the ladies of the congre-
CATION met III the vestry-room and arranged
for decorating the graves of the Confederate
soldiers buried there. These graves, TO the
number of eighty, were beautifully covered
with fresh flowers and the Confederate monu-
ment was decorated with a wreath of snow
balls interspersed with laurel and magnolia
leaves.
After finishing their pious work and labor
of love the ladies separated and returned to
their respective homes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
MOZART ASSOCIATION.
Its Animal Meeting and Election of Officers
YesterdaY.

1estcruaYs
The annual meeting of the Mozart Musicale
Association was held at the Academy of Music
last evening.
DIR. McCaw. the president. called the meet
ing 10 order and addressed the members pres
ent.
The object Of the meeting, as stated, was to
adopt measures with a view of creating more
interest among the music-loying people Of
Richmond.
DIR. McCaw remarked in his address that
there was visible lack Of interest among the
members of the Association. not as far as the
attendance at the musicales was concerned,
for the Academy IS always well filed, but
from pecunary standpoint and a lack of de-
sire 10 increase the membership Of the Asso-
citation.
He said: The membership should con-
stantly increase in order to furnish good mu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Music Festival.

The sale of season tickets for the music
festival has been large
This morning the sale Of single seats opens
at the Academy box Office. Good seats remain
for early corners.
Every one wishes TO go to the Tuesday and
Wednesday evening performances, forgetting
that the price of a season ticket is only half a
dollar more than that for two single tickets.
and that artists appear Monday who do not
n1nnnnr nnain
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08

Deed Naming First Class Creditors--LIabili-
ties 5000.

In the clerks Office of the Chancery Court
yesterday deed of assignment was recorded
from William Otey to William II. Beverage,
trustee, for the benefit of the formers credi-
tors.
Mr. Otev conducted livery sale and OK
change stables at No. 1329and 1885 east Frank
lin street, and conveys in the deed horses,
buggies, phaetons. harness. etc.
The lirst-class creditors are: City OF Rich
mond for water rent, SIS; Richmond Railway
and Electric Company. $16 Southern Bell
Telephone and Telegraph Company. SIG
Hudson d Co.. negotiable note. $50 George
A. Gibson $3.50; James w. Otey Borrowed
money!, 81 200; Amanda Jones borrowed
money!, $780, Hugh Sefred Borrowed
money and wages. sl75 j. Samuel Brown.
note for 54i; Mrs. Robert Chandler, $50;
George Bannister, s11O. Liabilities are esti-
mated at s., 200
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Escaned from a ReformatorY.

John NJ. Sheppard, Willie Luck, Dorsey
Whtlock and Edgar Gyasee. four boys about
fourteen years old, who had been inmates of
the reformatory at Laurel, on the Richmond
and Fredericksburg road, yesterday morning
made their escape from that institution and
walked to Richmond, where they are said to
have arrived about midday
The whereabouts of the boys was not known
late last evening Sheppard is a native OF this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Goinrto Basic City.

The School Board of Richmond will leave
the city tomorrow evening for Basic City,
where they Will spend three days.
They go upon the invitation of Mr.. w. A.
Bowles. late principal of the High school in
this city but now manager of large hotel at
Basic City
Colonel John b. Cary late superintendent
of the Richmond schools. will accompany the
party by invitation of Mr.. Bowles and also the
School Board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
GAMBLER ~ TROUBLE.
sport" Tice Charged with Selling Liquor
without License.

"Sport" Tice Charged With Selling Liquor
without License.
Oliver p. Tice, familiarly known rs Sport
Tice, was before United-States-Comm
Adkins yesterday charged with selling liquor
without license.
lice. it is alleged. kept gambling place on
Broad street. and during the game would send
out for liquor and retail it to those who were
at the tables.
Tees assistant did the buying and retailing,
and for some reason this assistant was dis
charged by lice few days ago.
Ii IS further said that in n spirit of revenge
he informed the commissioner, and Tlce was
summoned to appear before him.
The case, in the absence of important wit
nesses. was continued until o'clock this
afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
TETERANs no ENTERTAIN.
Grays' Association Will Give Banquet 10
the Grays.

the GrayB.
A full meeting of the Grays' Veteran Asscis-
ton was held at the Regimental Armory last
evening. President Joseph c. Dickerson pre-
sided
1t was desired to have a reunion on the 18th
of June, the f0rty-seyenty anniversary Of the
organization of the Richmond Grays, and an
invitation was sent to the present company TO
be the Associations guests on that occasion.
The following were appointed committee
to make all necessary arrangements: Captain
]. +. Phillips. John Pitt, d. II. Pyle, Otto
Morganstern and NJ. T. Phillips.
The Association decided to make this one OF
the happiest and most interesting occasions
that the old corps ever enjoyed, and are de-
termined 10 keep alive the prestige made in
the DAYS of '61 to 65.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Mrs naris and nIiss Winnie.

General Charles ]. Anderson has Just re-
turned from New York. While there he saw
Mrs. Davis and Miss Winnie. Mrs. Davis
looks quite well. he says, but really suffers
great deal from heart troubles, while Miss
Winnie is looking exceedingly well. They Will
spend the summer in Halifax, N. $.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
To Represent virginia.

The Eculnenical Council of the Church of
Methodsm will meet in Washington October
7th. at which time representatives will attend
from all parts of the world.
The Virginia Methodist Conference have
appointed the following TO represent Virginia:
Rev. Dr. w V. Tudor, Of Broad-streel
Methodist; Rev. =. A. Peterson. of Trinity,
and Professor Smith, of the University of
virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
College Baseball.

An interesting game of baseball was
PLAYED on the Richmond College grounds
Yesterday afternoon beaween a team picked
from the members of the mathematic class
and a nine from the city. The score was as
follows.
College nine. II Is q 20, 8
Civ nine. ........................36 8 rs II, 3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Broke His Arm.

John Lee one Of the scholars of McGuire's
school in the West End, while wrestling with
schoolmate on the play ground OF the
school yesterday afternoon, had mis- arm
broken. The fractured limb was set by DR..
Franklin aud the lad scnysyed 70 his home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
VIII Attend in "A Body.

The Camp of the Sons of Veterans met in
Lee Camp Hall last evening, Captain W.
Deane Courtney in the chair.
Among other business done the Camp de-
cided to attend the Oakwood memorial SER
vices next Monday in body.
The Camp adjourned to meet May 2lst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Board Meeting.

The Board of Directors of the Young Mems
Christian Association held their regular
monthly meeting last evening and transacted
considerable routine business. The constitu-
by the board
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-08
Froress Officials.

Mr.. NJ. J. O'Brien, vice-president and gen.
eral manager: Mr.. T. w. Leary. assistant
general manager; Mr.. w. j. Crosswell and o..
VI. Sadler division superintendent of the
Southern Express Company, were in the city
Yesterday.