Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-07-14
Graniteville Items.

Now that the glorious Attn has come
and gone, it would not be out of way to
state how and where our town people
observed our Nations 10th Annivers-
airy. Several OF which went to St.
Louis, are Us follows: Mr.. and Mrs.
George Donald. Mr.. and Mrs. David
Archie. ST., Messrs. Gilbert Phillips,
George Murray, George and Samuel
Matson, VIM. Hughes and few others
whose names we were unable to get.
A large crowd attended the barbecue
and picnic at Ironton. Quite a crowd
gathered themselves together an went
10 the Iron Mountain dam, where, it is
said. royal good time was had. 1t is
needless to say everybody enjoyed the
day hugely. Even those who remain
ed at home expressed themselves of
having spent the day in perfect enjoy
ment, and, although a week has elaps
ed since the great day, there are yet
fragments and effects of the day still
seen in this vicinity.
Trade was at standstill, with the
exception of one day. We did manage
to labor last Thursday.
The matter of the lease question is
now a settled fact with the ). q. Co.,
and they are preparing to do business
on an extensive plan. They1are put
ting in a large track scale of the Howe
patent, with weighing capacity of -
tons. and in the future. we are told,
everything is to be weighed, whether
in a rough or finished state. 1t is now
only question of time when the sound
Of = he oh havy will no hoo ..1
as of yore.
On last Wednesday evening two lit
tie boys, aged 10 and Z years respect
lively, of Albert Douglas, while playing
with a pistol, loaded with a defective
cartridge and in the hands of the
younger brother, accidentally pointing
toward the elder one when it was dis
charged, the ball lodging in the little
fellows head. He is still living, but,
it is said. is in critical condition.
Little Edith Davis of Pilot Knob has
been visiting in town the past several
days. the guest of Miss Ora Graham.
Messrs. VIM. and Jas. Hume. Alex.
Graham, Jas. McLaren, Alex Petrie,
Ed Taylor, Henry Wilson and Jack
Riley came over from Syenite to spend
the 4th with their families and friends
in town.
Mrs. Hartman and little grand
daughters. Louisa Larson and Mamie
kerwin. will leave tomorrow for a
months visit to her daughter in North
Dakota.
Mrs. T. F. Walsh will leave Wednes-
day for a few weeks visit to relatives
in Chicago.
Rev. o. w. Rose left Tuesday for
two weeks stay with home folks in
New York State, where his father is
quite i'll.
Rrof. Ira Kness has returned to his
collegiate studies in ST. Louis, after a
few days visit here in parental circles.
Rev. j. Nelson filled his regular
monthly appointment in town yester-
day, discoursing to a goodly filled
house.
4 wedding on the programme to-day.
viii give full particulars in our next
George Whitman and family have
moved into one of Kerchner's houses in
Happy Hollow.
Michael Foley. Sr., has built quite
an addition to one of his Ghermanville
houses, that adds much to the looks of
his block Mr.. Ed. Nolan will occupy
the newly refitted property, the sequel
of which will be given later on.
Billy O'Brien was confined to his bed
most all last week, and on Saturday.
accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Mike
Shea, went to Mullanphy Hospital to
consult DIR. Carson.
Mr.. Thos Holmes is reported as no
better and hopes for his recovery are
doubtful.
Andrew Sheehan, of the firm of Lopez
N Sheehan Bros, returned home from
the city Sunday, where he had been on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Swiney of Farm
ington spent Sunday in our vicinity.
1t is rumored that the 5. q. Co. will