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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20

Kid gloves are not all made of kid;
in fact, few of them are. The cheap
ones are not kid, and neither are the
dearest ones. Ladies' gloves that cost
under Sl.5c or 81 a pair are all made of
lamb skin. 1t is likely that gloves
paid for at higher price than that
viii be OF kid, but the very best and
most expensive kid gloves are made of
the skins of young colts.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20
,Es.e Christopher Coiun,bu. ACoa.

Last Saturday was another red letter
day for Superior. Every man, woman
and child in Superior has watched with
pardonable pride the construction of
this leyiathan Of the deep, the whale
back passenger steamer, the Christie
ihcr Columbus, q creature of life and
motion, conceived and produced by
tie brain of Capt. Alex. McDougall,
ut the ship yards in this city. It would
not be true to say that all had watched
the growth CT this vessel with perfect
faith III its entire success, for there
were many who doubted while they
hope dit would he. 1t is not strange,
therefore, that when it was announced
that at 3:15 on Saturday Afternoon,
May IS, 1898, the Christopher Colum-
bus would leave her slip and make her
maiden effort at walking alone, the
crowd which c0ngregated to witness
that effort was great.
The Vessel OutWardly Is of fine pro-
POI lions and appearance and sits in
the water as gracefully as Il swan,
while internally she is simply palace
of convenience and elegance. The
wood carrying is elaborate and Of elo
CANT and appropriate design, the pro
duet OF the imagination and skill Of q
genuine born and bred Superior boy,
Mr.. Frank Hayes, son Of Col. Hiram
Hayes, of this city, who IS entitled to
unlimited praise for the part he has
taken and executed in the c0nStruc-
tion Of this Worlds Fair vessel, and
one OF its chief attractions. The TINES
congratulates Frank Hayes on his
skill and ingenuity here displayed and
predicts for him Il brilliant future.
About 1000 people took passage on
the vessel for the trial trip, and she
moved out into the bay shortly after
the launching Of barge l20 \ some
what extended description Of the YES
sci VIII be of interest at this time,
which we herewith give rs we find it
in the Evening Telegram:
DESCRIPTION OF TIE VESSEL.
The Christopher Columbus Was built
for the " orld'S Fair Transportation
company 10y the American Steel Barge
company, at Superior, Wisconsin, and
WAS launched December Sd, 1892 The
vessel is built entirely Of steel, and is
$50 feet long, i feet beam and u feet
moulded depth. 1t is built on the or
binary Whalebacll principles and has
seven cliptical shaped turretS a portion
of which contain stairWayS to the sa-
loon above whilst others contain steam
windlasS, s:nokeStack, ar fans, ash
hOsts. etc.
The steel deck is laid oyer tops of
turretS and forms in connection there
with a splendid truss to support the
entire length Of the vessel and thor
Oughly Stitfen it against any undue
stress of weather. The vessel has d
double bottom extending fore and aft,
IL inches deep, giving water ballast
capacity of nearly 600 tons. The com
partments are built on the Mcintyre
principle, with nine girderS three feet
apart and braced with angle irons to
the floor plates. There are nine water
tight bulkheadS and in addition, from
her nose TO Ter fOrepeak, there extends
fore and aft bulkhtad il feet long.
Ten spacious gangWayS on each side
of the shell deck and four between
decks provide ample facilities for load
ing and unloading passengers.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20

1t is very rapidly coming to light
that Mr. Weeks, WAS he not quite 50
highly connected, would be called a
ID rascal. 1t is said that he has
not only robbed the widow and the
orphan who entrusted their affairs 10
his guardianship, but his sister also.
1t is useless to try and hold up such 4
man
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20

Tickets sold and baggage checked through
to all points in the United States and Canada
Close connection made in Chicago with all
trains going East and south.
For full information apply to your near
est ticket agent cor JAS. &. pGND.
Gen. l'a@s. and Tiki. AEt.- Chicago. III .
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20
PROMENADE DECK.

On this deck the lifeboaIs, sixteen in
all, are fixed, and their rOOmineSS and
the prOfuSion of life preServerS both
here and throughout other parts Of
the vessel inspire a feeling of absolute
safety that cannot but be enjoyed by
the most timid Of passengers. The
quarters Of the captain, chief officer,
mates and Wheelncn are located in
the Texas on this deck. The pilot
house forward of the Texas is a very
handsome and roomy structure and
contains the wheels, cOmpasSes, etc.
The top of the Texas is fitted with
brass handrailS, seats, etc, and for
ward Of that is the flying bridge, the
home of the navigator. vt the for
ward end of the promenade deck the
standard compass is placed. The bin
nacle is Of German silver borne on an
exquisite dolphin stand.
The yentilator pipes above referred
to are carried through this deck and
form cranes from which are depended
the lifeboatS, and Oh the tops OF the
pipes are flag poles from which float
flags OF every nation. One thing that
cannot escape the eyes of the visitor
are the numerous arc and hundreds of
incandescent lights which illuminate
and ab0rn every portion Of the great
vessel. Light is furnished by two
forty horse power Fisher dynamos.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20

pipes work into the finish of the cabin
in similar manner, but are finished
in white. The sides of the fore and
aft skyl;ght are supported by turned
oak columns, fiuted which constitute
a natural dividing line between the
proposing" room and the promenades.
Tie rails and balustrades around the
great staircases are finished i'll mahOg-
eny of very pretty design. The inn
mense room is covered With Il rich and
expensive carpet, and throughout the
furningings exhibit luxury and good
taste Six entrances of double doors
t feet six inches in width afford ample
means Of exit TO the spacious PRONE
nades, forward, aft and at the sides of
the saloon for passengers who are fond
of fresh air or desire to escape from
the exciting pleasures within. The
grand staircase carries one into the
Texas on the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20

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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20

1t is claimed that President Cleve-
land is laying the wires for the nom
nation for his "postate henchman
Secretary Gresham, in lS96. We are,
however, of tile opinion that Nh
cleveland Is too good a politician to DO
anything of the kind. 1t would mean
defeat for his party
The Frank y. Lappen Furniture
Company Of Milwaukee,, has been
forced to make an assignment. La
bilItieS $500 600. 1t IS thought that
with judicious management the assets
will be sufficient topay the creditors in
full.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20

The Northwestern Guaranty Loan
Company, Of Minneapolis, az instita-
zion established some ten years ago
with 4 capital OF Sl,27o,ean, has sus-
pended operations
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1893-05-20

II. /. BESSE., Register
Iron County register., 1893-12-07
Des Arc News.

1
Our town was quite lively Friday
and Saturday, it being pay day for sew
eral mills.
Flynn Sullivan is quite sick at pres
ent, his children are attending him. =
Also Mrs. Thos. Saylor is very sick
with consumption.
2. M. Maddox has been home TO,
quite while with a sore hand; he
talks of going into the blacksmith bus
mess again here. It will look like old
times to see him hammering away on
his anvil again.
Mr.. Stamp and family from Keener
are on visit to our healthy little city
he has been quite sick and has come
up here to recruit his health.
j. S. O'Neal made a flying visit here
to-day from Mill Spring.
Bessie Morris and Miss Grant came
up from Mill Spring and Piedmont to-
day.
Geo. W. Morris and family are visit
ing their parents here.
Three bears and eight children pass
ed here in wagons to-day; it was too
cold for them to dance. The little
children must suffer these cold nights
Gam ping out.
Sorry to hear of the death of DR..
Copeland near Evansville, Mo. he
formerly lived at Annapolis.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07
Annapolis News.

Ed. Register-At the regular election
of officers for Granite Lodge, No. 421
l. o. 0. F., last evening, w. A. Simp
g.; j. A. Harris, recording secretary
F. P. Hilburn, permanent secretary
and w. r. Lence, treasurer, for the
ensuing term. w. r. Lence was the
unanimous choice of this lodge for rep
resentative to the Grand Lodge from
this. the 69th district. The Odd Eel
lows of this place are going to try to de-
something for the good of the order in
this vicinity, and also for the I. o. o.
F. Orphans Home of this state. To
that end F. P. Hilburn will deliver a
lecture upon Odd Fellowship and re-
ligion in the near future, under the di-
reotion of Granite Lodge. A part OF
the prooeeds to be devoted to the
Orphans Home. Mr.. Hilburn has de-
voted considerable time to the subject,
and everything will be done that can
be done by the Lodge to make the oc-
casion a success.
Mrs. VIM. McMurry died last Sunday.
She was beloved by all who knew her.
She leaves a husband and five children
to mourn her loss.
Dan Sutton, who has been at work
at Lone Star for some time, returned
home Friday on account of the sickness
of his wife and daughter. They were
both very sick. but are now improving.
Mrs. John O'Donuel and her sister,
Miss Gertrude Woody. of Bismarck,
are visiting relatives and friends in our
beautiful city.
Mrs. Strather and family, of Sabula,
spent Thanksgiving day with old
friends in Annapolis.
The church fair was a success both
financially and socially, Quite a
number OF ladies and gentlemen were
present from Sabula.
Esq. Hampton's court has become
very popular. There were two more
suits before the Esq yesterday, but we
did not learn the results.
As county court sets tomorrow we
hope it will settle the road question
that has been hanging fire for so long.
We would like to see the road opened
or abandoned at once, as we are tired
of suspense.
Eustace Rockwell returned from st.
Louis one day the past week sick, and
was confined to his room for several
days. But we learn that he is able to
be out once more.
VIM. Nelson has gone to De Soto.
j. M. Brown, of Crane Pond, was
doing some carpenter work in town
last week.
News of the death of DR.. j. &. Cope
land, OF Rarnesville, was brought to
this place by Dan. Sutton. The DR..
was a former resident of this place and
many will be sorry to learn OF his death.
He was very bright young man and
seemed to have good future before
him, MURPHY.
December 8, 1898.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07
AN AWFUL FIRE!
$4,000 Goes Up in Flame
and Smoke!
The Most Disastrous Fire in Ironton's
History = Originates at Fairchild's
Store and Sweeps the Block-Notes
and Incidents.

The most disastrous fire in the history
of Ironton occurred Monday night
The flames originated in Fairchild's
store on Main Street and were frs
discovered by Mr.. Henry L. Simmer
man, who roomed in the second story
rear of that building. Mr.. Simmer
man had retired a little after ter O'Clock
and was awakened few minutes after
midnight by the smoke which nearly
suffocated him. He sprang out of bed,
quickly dressed himself and rushed
down stairs. He could see no light in
the front of the building and hurried
around on the roadway between the
store and the Grand Central Hotel.
As he reached the rear of the store
building he discovered that the ware.
house, which adjoins the main struet-
ure, was in flames and were rapidly
gaining headway. He at once gave
the alarm, an entrance was forced into
the Episcopal Church and the bell
wildly changed the alarm Of fire! The
citizens quickly rushed to the scene
and by this time the fire had already
communicated to the Grand Central on
the north, and the building owned by
Mrs. Rutschman on the south. The
flames spread with astounding rapidity.
buckets and ladders were secured and
the citizens went to work with de-
termined efforts, but 1t soon became
apparent that the immediate structures
were doomed. In few moments the
the Arnoldy residence and butcher
shop south of Mrs. Rutschman's. and
the two buildings OF ?. GARNER. north
of the hotel. were enveloPed in fire and
smoke. At this time vigorous gale
was blowing from the south and west,
and it quickly became apparent that
some heroic efforts would be required
to save the buildings across the street.
A raid was made on the stores for
buckets, and the work was begun for
dear life. The flames grew fiercer and
the fire hotter; time and again Fred.
Kindel's shoe store and the buildings
between it and the drug store took fire;
as soon as the flames were extinguish-
ed in one place they broke out in another
and thus the fight kept on. The heat
was more than scorching and the suf-
fering of the brave rescusrs was in
tense. Faces were scorched, necks
bur I'd and in many instances clothing
set on fire. But these calam-
tiles deferred not the heroic efforts OF
the brave and gallant crew, and finally
the flames were brought to subsection,
within the block and on the same side
of the street where they originated,
the most miraculous escape
vas the building Of Geo. Schultz's.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07
Graniteviile Gatherings.

Ed. Register-On last Friday after
noon while M. j. Crews and son
Arthur, were returning from Irontor
and within seventy-five or eighty yards
of home, in turning the corner thai
leads into Ghermanville, their buggy
seat turned over throwing them both
violently to the ground, breaking
both bones of Mr.. Crews left armgjust
above the wrist. Master Arthur re-
ceived severe cut on the left cheek,
also discoloring one of his eyes pretty
badly. DR.. Blanks was called in and
rendered the necessary medical assist
ance, deferring, however, the setting
OF the broken arm until Sunday, when
he and DR.. Strong placed it in a bed of
plaster paris. At present Mr.. Crews is
| getting along nicely, all things consid-
cred.
Mrs. Andrew Murphy has been quite
poorly with sore hand, caused from
cleaning lamp chimney some weeks
ago. AT first she paid little or no at
tention to the matter, as it was only a
slight skin abrasion, but later on her
hand and arm began swelling as to
cause her great pain, and it was found
necessary to procure medical aid and
she is now reported as getting better.
E. M. Smith was confined fo his room
all OF last week with a very severe cold,
but is now convalescing under the care
OF DIR. Goulding. A great many others
are also complaining with colds these
days.
Old uncle Joe Henson tells good
story on several of our turkey hunters
who have been SO lucky, inasmuch, as
he says, Mrs. Henson sells a good
many turkeys to the boys from the
quarry. The sequel of which, we leave
the readers of the aboye paragraph to
guess.
Who can beat it? Gus Meade went
out one morn ng last week and killed |
seven out of one flock. All turkeys,
too, so he says. Mighty good shooting,
we should say.
Mrs. Robert Trauernicht has re-
turned from the city.
Rev. Mr.. Duty, of Ironton, preached |
an excellent sermon at Workman's s Hall |
on Sunday afternoon last.
Rev. W. H. HORNED has had very
revival at the M. E. Church
during the past week.
Mrs. Hartman, while closing the
window blinds of her house last even
ing about o'clock P. NJ, slipped and
fell, breaking her right arm above the
wrist. DR.. Strong was sent for to set
the broken bones. Truly Graniteville
folks have had their share of misfor-
tunes this week.
Thanksgiving day was observed in
various ways with our town people;
some moving household goods, some
Killing hogs and others went hunting.
All seem to have spent the day pleas
antly and according to their own fancy.
4 small dance was the feature of the
evening with few of our young folks
vt the hall. NOVICE.
December 5, 1898.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such a friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds.-H you have never
used this Great Cough Medicine, one
trial will convince you that it has won
derful curative powers in all diseases
of Throat, Chest and Lungs. Each bot
tie is guaranteed to do all that is claim
ed or money refunded. Trial bottles
free at P. r. Crisp's Drug store. Large
bottles SOC. and 81 90.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07
Deserving Praise.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's s
Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters, and
have never handled remedies that sell
as we'll, Or that have sgiven such uni
versal satisfaction. We do not hesi-
tate to guarantee them every time, and
we stand ready to refund the purchase
price, if satisfactory results do not fol-
low their use. These remedies have
won their great popularity purely on
their merits, p. r. Crisp Druggist. /
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

When on a visit to Iowa, Mr.. K.
Dalton, of Luray, Russell county,
Kansas, called at the laboratory Of
Chamberlain 8 Co., Des Moines. to
show them his six year old boy, whose
life had been saved by Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy; it having cured him
of a very severe attack of Group. Mr..
Dalton is certain that it saved his boy s
life and is enthusiastic in his praise oil
of the Remedy. For sale by P. r..
Crisp, druggist.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

Master Willie Searle, after severe
attack of pneumonia lasting two weeks
departed this life on last Saturday eve
ming at $40 P. NJ. Aged 10 years 10
months and 2 days. Willie was most
exemplary boy, the pride and hope OF
his sorrowing parents, and a general
favorite everywhere. He was in a
great degree prepossessing, active, un-
usually intelligent for one of his age
and was considered one of the best boy
choristers in grace church. His fun
eral was held at o'clock on Monday
in the church where large congrega-
tion attended and listened with SYM
pathy to the impressive services. The
singing OF his brother choisters In the
church and at the grave is said to have
been very touching and was indeed
suitable requiem for the gentle spirit
that has passed away forever.-De So
to Press.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

Justice OF the Peace j. o. Scott {
the West End has notified the Pros,
cutting Attorney to be present at a pre-
ilminary examination to be held befor
nlm Saturday next wherein Il. Ert
schioe charges H. Alcorn with an as
sault with intent to kill, said assault
consisting in Alcorn throwing a roc
ut Erbschloe.
| W. A. Mahara's Mammoth Colore,
Operatic Minstrels will be at the Acad
emy OF Music Tuesday evening, Decem
Der 18th, 1898. The troupe comes vel
recommended and will doubtless Civ,
good show. One-fourth of the gros
receipts will be given to the sufferer
from the recent fire in Ironton. ATTEND
and help a worthy cause. Reserved
seats on sale at the Blue Store.
cdr. Spotted Wolf and his Indian
Medicine. Company are still in the bus
mess and are at present in the South.
erst. A few weeks ago Big Eagle
got on fear>at Maiden, was fined $50
and put on the rock pile to work it out.
When sober, the members of the Indian
medicine company are generally we'll
behaved, but they all seem to have a
weakness for the fire water, and when
then ''fill up" there is no telling what
they'll do.
There came very near being boiler
explosion at the Ironton Mfg COM
pany's mill last Saturday. All the
water had leaked out of the boiler the
night before and the fireman next
morning, not knowing of the leak. fired
up as usual. About the time for start
ing the machinery, the discovery was
made that there was no water in the
boiler. 1t is almost miraculous that
an explosion did not occur and the
damage would have certainly been
fearful. Boiler makers from the city
are now repairing the boiler.
Rt. Rev. D. S. Tuttle made his an
nual visitation to st. Paul's Church
Monday night. A large congregation
greeted him, and two candidates were
presented for confirmation: Miss
Mamie Byers and Master Josie o Brien.
The Bishop delivered one of his usual
eloquent and expressive sermons which
was highly edifying to all his hearers.
Bishop Tuttle is one of those cultured
and attractive gentlemen who make
friends among all classes; his massive
intellect commands respect every
where, and his genial, whole-souled
wins the admiration of all.
AS pulpit orator he has few peers in
the country, and when you go to hear
him you are certain of treat-both
and spiritually.
List of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Ironton. Mo-. for the month
ending Nov. 30th, 1898. II not called
for within thirty days, they will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office:
Bradshaw Fealden Kearick Peter Rich |
Buckman S Lay Belle Mrs
Brown Frank Mr. Miller j S w Mr.
Cable Bette McFadden Alice
Campbell Fannie McKinnie b G Mr.
Davis G G Rev Noble Jas Mr.
Denney James Mr. Pointz Carl Rev
Ester Luther Mr. Pogue Jno N
Fisher w NJ Mr. Rupe Frank Mr.
iipson w + Shelton Geo Mr.
1awley Paddock Shredder b
Mollie Ward N A
Wagner S i & Bro
When calling for these letters please
ay advertised. A. p. VANCE. +. NJ.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

No suits, no lawyers fees. no trouble
or hard feelings with debtors. but q
persistent hang-on until the hair comes.
This is the plan of w. H. Powers. the
General Collector, Lesterville. Mo-,
who collects notes and accounts OF nil
kinds. Externally at It," Best of
references,
Iron County register., 1893-12-07
Awarded Highest Honors wor1d,ar Fair.
Do You Know That

A certain young man in the North
End is making frequent trips out on
the Graniteville road?
The wind was awfully cold at the
dance? Crhat is, there were several
chilly deals.)
Ironton needs street lamps and needs
them badly?
The sheriff killed an even dozen tur-
keys at the match last week?
The places of business were generally
closed on Thanksgiving?
The Masque Ball during the Holi-
days will be clear out of sight?
The success of the hunter often de-
pends on the size of his purse?
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

Henry w. Adolph, the jeweler, has
just received a large and elegant as
sortment of goods for the Holiday
Trade. The stock comprises watches,
clocks, all kind of jewelry. guns, re-
volvers, silk umbrellas. toys. notions,
etc. Call and examine.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

Hard times'' is the old song-but
Powers does the Collecting. Don t
forget that accounts and notes are col
lected by w. H. Powers, the General
Collector. Lesterville, Mo. ..Eternaily
at it." Best of references.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

Powers, he does the Collecting.
Send your accounts and notes to w.
H. Powers, Lesterville. Mo-. and have
them collected. He deV0tes all Of his
time TO the Business.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

For SALE-One two-horse team, ais
one bay mare and colt. Apply to w
I. GAY. Ironton. Mo. t
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

WANTED-A good cook. No other
need apply. Call at once.
JOHN BLEMEL.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

An elegant assortment Of watches,
clocks and jewelry, at Henry W,
Adolph's for the Holiday Trade, A
present for everybody.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

Job Work of all kinds neatly execut-
ed at this Office.
Iron County register., 1893-12-07

A full line of Guns and Revolvers al
Henry w. Adolph's.