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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13
We are proud to say that we have bad

We are proud to say that we have bad
good school.
The hog thieves have been more in
furious to this neighborhood for the
past year than hog cholera, but there
are no acOrns in the woods this year.
so they will have to come to the pens,
or to the smoke houses, if they get any
fat meat.
The new post Office on Indian Creek
is proving great convenience to the
people of this vicinity.
Mr.. K. Bays is constructing him q
new framed dwelling house, which
will be much more convenient than
his old log buildings; he has employed
A. Alcorn to do a few days. carpenter
work for him. He and sons will do
the rest of the work. They are all
carpenters.
H. Hedrick killed fine large buck
last week. He sold the hams and hide,
which brought him five dollars and
some odd cents.
But +. Miller was not so lucky as
Hedrick. While hunting last week he
shot a large deer which fell at the fire
OF his gun. and while he was standing
there with another loaded gun his
deer jumped up and ran off.
j. l.. Midyett, while painting his
house last week. happened to a very
bad accident. Was standing on lad
der, the bottom of which was placed
on workbench. He was near the top
OF the gable end of the house when the
bench gave way, throwing him to the
ground. knocked his wrist joint out of
place, and rendering him unconscious
for some time.
A. c. Henslee and J. Willhite made
a trip to Ironton last week.
AS times arc SO hard, this is all we
can afford. FLYING DUTCHMAN.
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town are taking great interest towards
arranging a nice, interesting pro-
gramme for the eve. The exercise
will open with a Christmas Cantata.
entitled, '.Santa Claus is Coming"
rendered by the Sunday School; after
which will be followed a nice collec-
ton of Christmas recitations, dialogues,
tableaus, and good music. A good
time is anticipated, and they cordially
invite all to patronize them. as it is to
help good cause. Admission fees
are: Adults, 25c; children, 15c.
Tickets for sale at the post Office and
at the entrance of the church on
Christmas night. Doors open at P.
NJ. ISAAC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13
From Annapolis.

Ed Register-This place is improv.
ing fast. j. S. Benson has just com.
pleted one new cottage, and has
another under way, and it's said that
he intends to build fine hotel in the
spring.
Messrs. Pocock and Brunswick, the
painters, are having a good run OF
work. They struck this place about
two months ago, and painted a sign
for j. S. Benson. From that they
painted few more signs, and then
painted new house for Mr.. Benson
then house for your correspondent
then one for W. A. Simpson, one for
Noah Harris; then another for Mr..
Benson; and still they are here. Mr..
Posco has also painted a number Of
pictures since he came here, and
taught several lessons in painting.
His pictures are said to be excellen,
pieces of art.
The wreck at Sabula Saturday week
knocked out last weeks communica'
ton. We worked all night, or almost
all night, and all day Sunday, clear
ing up the wreck. Seven cars were
sent up in smoke. The dense fog was
the principal cause OF the accident.
Since my last communication Dan
Sutton, an old citizen and lifelong
resident of this place, was killed near
Grandln, this State. by a log rolling on
him. His body was brought home for
interment.
Rev. Humphreys is moving to Les
teryille. to be near the center of his
field of labor.
MIN. Brewer was convicted of petit
larceny in Esq. Kitchell's court here
Friday. J. b. Walker prosecuted the
case, and the defence was conducted
by Thos. Jackson.
The Christian Endeavorers of this
place propose to give an entertain
ment Friday night, Dec. 2lst, for the
benefit of the Sunday School.
Will FOWL returned from Canada one
day last week, accompanied by his
cousin, Miss Kate Hicklin. They will
remain here until next Wednesday,
when they will go to Bonne Terre.
Rob't Dunn. Noah Harris and a
couple OF companions whose names we
did not learn, bagged three deer last
week while on a hunt.
While returning from Sabula Mon
day morning, after the wreck about
4:3O, we had narrow escape from a
serious accident. There was a train
in the yard at Annapolis when we
came in, and, thinking it was on the
main, we had our car set onto the
passing track. There happened to be
some cars on the passing track, and
only for the fact that there were a
couple of brakemen on hand with
lamps, we would have run into the
cars, and your scribe might have been
killed or crippled for life, for the fog
made the morning intensely dark, as it
was not yet day. MURPHY.
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BellevieW Briefs.

Ed. Register-The recent rain has
been of great benefit to the wheat and
meadows. Farmers have taken ad-
vantage of the dampness to finish
shocking corn and haul the fodder
from the fields.
John F. Logan, of st. Louis, visited
his old home in Belleview last week.
Miss Ella Halter is visiting Mrs.
Eugene Logan.
Miss r. }. Buford is spending some
time in St. Louis, with her sick cousin,
Mrs. Cora Richerson.
Mrs. 4. Hale and daughter, went to
see her parents in Reynolds County
recently.
Professor Frank Vance of Iron
Mountain spent Saturday and Sunday
with Phil. Carter.
Rev. j. L. Russell went to Mar
quand last Monday, to see his home
folks
Mrs. Bleakley, has gone to st. Louis
county to visit her mother, who has
been Ill for some weeks.
Stirling Van Mort and wife of St.
Louis were down to visit his brother
VIII recently.
Mrs. Henry Edison has been with
her daughter, Mrs. Nc. Farland, and
is now at Bismarck with Mrs. Ramsey.
Mr.. Edison had a sale Saturday to dis
pose of his stock and household goods.
He will abandon housekeeping for
the present. owing to the poor health
of his wife.
Rev. Atkinson preached at 1rondale
Sunday, and Mr.. Russell returned from
Marquand to fill his appointment at
Cedar Grove.
The Presbyterian church is without
a pastor, and the Baptist folks are al
so without an under-shepherd; are
waiting to see what the 1ronton church
will do, as it is expedient for Belle
view and Ironton to employ the same
pastor.
There haye been several cases of
petty thieving in our community, and
out who the thief is.
Joe. and Sam Reyburn were out
lest Sunday to see their mother.
A little boy came to the home of
James Rey burn the day before Thanks
giving. and George Van Mort is de-
lighted with the little daughter who
came to his house last Tuesday.
The barn on the farm owned by Miss
Rose Russell was burned, with its con-
tents. recently. bob" Barlow. who
lives on the farm, lost all his farming
implements. The supposition is that
some one set it on fire.
Price Cox is visiting relatives in
Belleview.
c. c. Bond has built a new black
smith shop, N. Warren having pur-
chased the property on which the old
shop was located.
Mrs. Warren is entertaining her
brother, Mr.. Townsend.
Revival meetings every night this
week; services conducted by Rev. E.
F. Curle of Texas, assisted by the pas
tor of the church and Mr.. Atkinson.
TIE young folks had delightful
party al the residence of Judge Hill
last Friday evening.
Mss Ethel Hale gave her little
a party Thanksgiving;
every one had good time.
nj. F. Low and M. Barlow shipped
a car of fat cattle to st. Louis last
week. BELLEvIEw.
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shortly by Republican Congress with
a Democrat in the Presidential chair
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In fact, more political history will
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Ues Arc News.

We have had fine rain. Big Creek
had four-foot raise. St. Francois
six feet. 1t makes our roads a little
bad, but We needed the rain badly.
Mrs. Holman visited her parents at
Sabula last week. May Collins re-
turned with her.
D. F. Reese was down Thanksgiving
day, on hunting trip. They bagged
% quails and two rabbits, which did
very we'll for greenhorn shooting.
Mrs. Jennie Clark of Piedmont visit
ed Alice Chiffon last Sunday.
Our early mail is a great help to our
seven aud answer it at twelve the
same day. Frank says all we lack of
being in St. Louis is fifteen cent
drink. But we have no south-bound
passenger train at night any more,
which makes it little Inconvenience;
however, l hope we will soon get one
train to stop. We are trying to effect
this arrangement.
The managers of this road have our
doing one thing that looks little hard
on sawmill men, and that is, compell-
ing US to furnish new ties for all side
tracks that are used for loading lum-
Der. 1t will cost $40 to $50 to repair
the tracks at Des Arc.
We have a night mail here now;
also, a night operator.
Revs. Pasco and Myrick have been
holding a meeting this week at the NJ.
E. Church
Thos. P. Fitz went to the city last
week. He bought small stock OF
goods to run in connection with his
mill.
Orders for lumber are little slack
at present; it is always the case at the
close OF the year.
An entertainment will be given in
the Baptist church here on Christmas
night, Dec. 25th. for the purpose OF
raising money to finish the interior oil
the church. The young people OF the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13
Tolu Tafy.

Ed. Register.--The rain has come at
last, after q very extensive drouth,
from the effects Of which wheat 10 look
ing very sorry indeed.
George Willhite. whose residence is
in Arkansas, was in this community
last week on business.
Rev. Alcorn is holding series of
meetings in this community.
The school of this district has closed,
and our teacher, Miss Mary II. Henry.
has gone to the high school in Salem.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13
Knights OF the Maccabees.

The State Commander writes us from
Lincoln, Neb., as follows: s'After trying
other medicines for what seemed to be
a very obstinate cough in our two chill
dren we tried DR.. Kings New Discovery
and at the end of two days the cough
entirely left them. We will not be
without it hereafter, as our experience
proves that it cures where all other
remedies fail. "-Signed F. w. Stevens,
State Com.-Why not give this great
medicine trial, as it is guaranteed
and trial bottles are free at Crisp's
Drug Store. Regular size soc. and
$1.OO. 6
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missioner Fox was not sufficiently i'm
pressed with its beauty to permit it to
work. Accordingly, Mr.. johnson was
held in the sum of two hundred aud
fifty dollars for his appearance before
the O. S. District Court, to be held
next May. If this thing keeps up, it
will be impossible to get snake medi-
cine at picnic. no matter what the
emergency may be.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13
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lines will be thrown out, the maneuv-
ering done and the plans of campaign
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The remaining short session of the
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13

COUGHING LEADS TO CONSUMP-
TON. Kemp's Balsam stops the
cough at once.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13

cents buys pair of Children's fast
black Hose, sizes IS to Is, worth 15c,
at Reese's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Contains no Ammonia or Alum.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26
Kept a Bank While in Prison.

When ex-State Treasurer Vincent of Alabama,
was convict at Pratt mines for the ENLIGHTENMENT
of the State funds he pursued the avocation of a
banker. The scheme at that time a novel
one and probably no one else could make it a
success. Some of the convicts had money when
convicted, others acquired it through the sale of
property or by the deaths of relatives and others
were allowed to earn little on the outside All
of this found its way to Vincent's bank and was
loaned, as rule, outside the penitentiary walls,
but also to the guards and other employees of the
prison. The experiment was successful and en-
gendered spirit of saving on the part of the con-
victs, while it prevented murder for the purpose
of robbery, such crimes having been committed
among the convicts in previous years. 1t is prob
ably the only case in the country, however, of a
convict banker with convict depositors, not secur
ed in any way, yet trusting their little all to their
fellow convict. When Vincent was released his
accounts as banker tailed to cent.-St Louis
GlObe-D Democrat.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

proceeded to carry it into execution. At 1927.
fell, and the culprt was Launched into eternity
almost; for the rope broke, and Purvis fell to
the ground without having sustained any seri-
Gus injury. The sheriff and his deputies were
proceeding to hang the prisoner again, when a
question arose as to whether or not Purvis
could legally be hanged a second time. 1t was
cOntended by some of the congregation that a
man was entitled to be hanged right "even if he
was a Niger" and as the breaking of the rope
was not the "nigger's fault" he ought not to be
hanged again. 1t was ''allowed" that if he had
been responsible for the rope, the case would be
different. 1t was conceded that Purvis had not
fired the shot that killed Mr.. Buckley, but he
was merely one of the riotOus party out of whose
ranks the bullet came and the Rev. Mr.. Sibley,
of the Columbia Methodist Church, much to his
credit, pleading on the side of mercy, said, that
as the "nigger' was only half guilty, he ought
to be only half hanged. The end of it all was
that the sheriff left the whole matter to "vote
Of the SPECTATORS, and they decided that the
"nigger ought not to be hanged again. There
upon the sheriff ordered Purvis back to Jail
and the next day he took him to Meridian, and
from there he telegraphed the facts to Governor
Stone. The question brstes with law points,
having gone by, can a new sentence be passed.
and if so, who is to pronounce it? If not, can
Purvis be tried again, and thus be put in jeOp-
| ardy second time? If not, can the sheriff be
hanged in his place?-Open Court.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26
Pass it Along.

l asked her what paper she preferred,
And warmly kissed her cheek,
Then pressed her for her hearts reply:
Say, darling, can't you speak?"
She moved little nearer then.
And answered: Lovely Sir,
The one of all that suits me most
Is the Wayland Register"
-Wayland Register.
Just kiss her on the other cheek,
See what she thinks of that,
Then press her for her answer
And she'll say; 1.-THE Democrat!
Livingston Democrat
Hello, there! good sirs! 1t all depends
On how the girl is taught;
If she's bright sweet, up-and-up
IT'S POmerOy'S Advance Thought!
Advance Thought.
Now wait bit, and listen gents
Caesars Ghost! can't tell?
Kiss her lips and she will whisper:
"Give me, dear, The Sentinel
Chicago Sentinel.
Now gents, you'd better go slow;
For that girl is a blamed sight smarter
Than you pen-puShers seem to think,
For her choice is The New Charter.
The New Charter.
Well, I'll be darned! These wrangling scribes,
Each statement is an error;
l slipped it slowly from her lips
She said The PRISON MIRROR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26
Circumstances Alter Cases.

Steal chicken and you are thief. Steal ST 900
from your employer and you are an embezzler.
Steal $1,000 from the government and you are a
defaulter. Rob your competitor on the stock ex-
change of $4,000 and you are a financier Rob
him of 100000 to 100000 and you are wizard or
Napoleon of Finance. Wreck a railroad and gath
er it in, and you are 'magnate,' Wreck a
great railroad system and you are a railroad
king" Conduct negotiation by which a weak
nation is plundered by strong nation of thou
sands upon thousands of square miles of territory
and makes the weak nation pay millions of money
indemnity for the wrong it has suffered, and you
are diplomat. Truly 1.-The times are out of
Joint. "-ReligOuS Herald.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26
THE BAZAR::
We would

W. would
respectfully draw the attention Of
the readers of this paper to the fact
that we are in a position to sell all
kinds of Merchandise as cheap as
any concern in the United States
or Canada. Our connection in the
Eastern market places us on an
equal footing with the largest con-
Germs in the country, and our ex-
penses for selling and handling
Merchandise are far less than most
concerns of our size that are To-
Gated in larger cities. Samples
cheerfully sent to any part Of the
United States or Canada.
Respectfully,
A. G.. SHUTTINGER~
saltwater, MINI.
THE BAZAAR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26
The Judge Took a Nap.

Most of the Philadelphia judges have their own
peculiarities. They tell a story of one we'll
known Judge of the common pleas who likes an
occasional afternoon nap. After an import
ant case had been argued for several hours by
leading council with great eloquence, the attor-
ney for the state coughed and prodded his honor
gently and said, "They are awaiting your verdict"
"Ah," said the Judge, opening his eyes, "what
case is it?" and upon being told he disposed of
the case summarily and gave sentence. So far
as known new trial has never been granted up
on the plea Of judicial somnolence. Philadelphia
Times.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Our contemporaries throughout the state and
country are paying us many fatterng cOmpli-
ments upon the recent appearance of THE MIR
ROR in its new dress and legal form; that our
fellOw-prsoners and associates who have so
materially aided and assisted us in achieving for
THE MIRROR its present grand success, may
share with us these tributes of praise and en-
enlargement, we WILL in next weeks MIRROR,
begin their reproduction.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

The Wheels of justice need Oing, as evidenced
by the fact that President Cleveland fatty re-
fuses to pardon Beutner. sent to prison in this
city from WinOna for robbing the mails. Beut-
ner's one year sentence expired January 81,
last, and promptly on that day Warden Wolfer
discharged him. He has been out nearly three
months, and now comes this startling informal
ton from WashingtOn.-Wash. Co. Journal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Five new members were admitted and initiated
into the Saltwater branch of the National Union
at their regular fortnightly meeting last Friday
evening. Applications for admission into this
popular and beneficial insurance association are
coming in fast. and Saltwater will soon have one
of the very best and strongest unions in the
State. Every man who has family or loved
ones dependant upon him for protection and
support. should become member of this organi-
ZatiOn.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26
A Legal Puzzle,

An intricate legal puzzle is now tying into
double knots the brain constitutions of all the
lawyers in the state of Mississippi. 1t appears.
that VIM. Purvis, negro, was tried for murder,
convicted and sentenced to be hanged. The
sentence was affirmed by the supreme court, and
on the 9TH of February, at Columbia. the sheriff
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26
Reform.

AS between self-iDterest and ultra-interest
every man gives himself the preference, and
this is a permanent, ever-acting fact which all
the reformers and dreamers ignore. What is a
reform but an organized attack of self-interest
against entrenched self-interests? If the attack
ing party carries the redoubts, it Immediately
begins to strengthen them against a siege that
is sure to come. 1t may be the masses against
monopoly, or a monopoly against the masses,
or one political party against another, or CEN
tralization against popular rule, or knowledge
against prejudice, or nation against nation.
Draw the fires of self-interest and the movement
will stop. 1t is not desire of every man to en-
joy the products of his own labor. 1t is a desire
of everyone to take the product of other peoples
labor without adequate compensation. Elimin-
ate that passion and the world would need no
futher reforming. But as that can not be DONE
the conflict is bound to go on till all men learn
that honesty is the best policy and high moral
princiDle the best prODerty-The Interior
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Peter Recknger and d. N. Carlton, of st. Paul,
in company with Steward Benner, made tour
Of the prison Monday, calling at our office, where
they kindly assisted in replenishing our treasury
and will receive in future the regular weekly
visits of The MIRROR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Merimonti. who reside on
Maple street, welcomed new arrival at their
home last Thursday. It's boy
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

corner of Third and Wilkin streets will move in
to the w. S. GOodhue residence on Third street.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Mrs. Reuben Clewett and daughter Minnie. of
White Bear Lake, and Mrs. j. S. May, wife of
Keeper May, in company with Asst. Deputy
GlennOn, paid the prison visit last Thursday
afternoon, making THE MIRROR Office very
pleasant call.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Send ten cents for trial for ten weeks to the
great western family story paper, the California
Family Ledger, published at Los Angeles, Cal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Mr.. John Cover, for many years an official OF
this institution, but who for several years past
has been engaged in other business, has again
donned the official uniform and looks as natural
as ever as he deXterously engineers the prison
yard gang as in days of "Auld Lang Syne.''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Wall Guard N. L. Freedman is absent on
ten days vacation, Keeper PhilbrOOk, in the
meantime is "holding down" the wall.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Mrs. c. A. Johnson of st. Paul. and Mrs. M
E. Bronson. were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. M
Bronson, last Thursday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Mrs. Mary c. Taylor Worthy Grand Matron of
the Order of the Eastern Star. paid an official
visit to Saltwater Chapter. last Monday evening.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

Foreman Bronson was called home Saturday
by the dangerous illness of his little daughter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

EX-Alderman j. B. Sutton has sold his resi-
dence property on West Myrtle street, to Chas.
AlstrOm. who will take immediate possession.
Mr.. Sutton will move the latter part of the
present week to his residence, corner of Third
and Wilkin streets, formerly occupied by Chas.
Gardner,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-26

The fountain, in the prison park was painted
up in neat style and set in motion, Tuesday.