Iron County register., 1895-09-19
MISSOURI STATE NEWS,
The State University.

The State University.
The state university at ColumEia
opened few days ago with the largest
first day enrolment in the history of
the institution.
The university begins the year under almost
entirely new conditions. The coming term will
be crucial period in the history o. the univer-
slty, and much can be judged by the success or
failure in the next nine months In addition
to the new buildings. a number of new de part
ments have been established and new profess
sors appointed to I'LL the necessary chairs. One
OF the most important is the order of physical
culture, which had been discussed for several
years. The students will now receive physical
as well as intellectual training. and all forms
OF athletics will be encouraged. both by tho
faculty and curators. The fixtures OF the gym
nasium cost s1.4O0. The University Alumni
association will make a university exhibit at
the st Louis exposition; pictures of all build
ings, specimen diplomas. catalogues, etc. are
TO be placed on exhibition.
The campus is being regarded. The quad
ranRle will be regarded In dish shape. thus
apparently elevating the buildings and bring
Ing them into better view. The large mound
in the center of the quadrangle will be cut
down or feet. thus giving a bett view Of
the main buildings from the front OF the cam
pus.
The University annex, or Columbia academy,
university. began the second year with largo
enrolment and bright prospects for the COM
ing year.
Good crops and financial improvements have
plainly affected all the Columbia schools and
the total number of students enrolled in the
various institutions located there during the
coming year will doubtless exceed 2,O0l
The Bryant Family.
reunion of the children of George
There are nine brothers and sisters in this
remarkable family, the youngest 81 and the
eldest 81. G. S. Bryant and family settled in
Independence in 1SI9, and purchased forty
acres, still known the Bryant homestead,
on South Main street. Since that time annual
reunions have been held by the family in the
old home. Those present at the recent reunion
were: Mrs. Berlinda kemper. Of Hickman's
Mills. 81: DR.. John Bryant. Independence 20:
Isaac Bryant, Adrian. Mo-. 81: Mrs. America
Christopher Warrensburg. IS: Mrs. Virginia
Robinson. Kansas City. 7a: James NJ. BRYANT
Kansas City, 60: DR.. David A. Bryant, Hick-
mans Mills, Mo. 81. and Mr.. Samuel Gregg,
Independence. e.. DR.. John Bryant. Inde-
pendence. is still actively engaged in the prao-
tice Of medicine.
Realized Death Was Near.
DIR. NJ. Godbey, aged so. and for the
last twenty years one of the leading
".
suddenly the other night. He had
been in poor health for some time. al
though able to attend to business.
Realizing that he could not live but a
short time, on September ] he sold his
drug store a nd executed his will, leav-
ing his affairs in the best possible
shape for his family.
Created a Seneation
A sensation has been created in
Springfield by the filing Of a suit by
Mrs Hiram Mclaughlin for divorce,
alleging cruelty. She is the daughter
of Rev. NJ. NJ. Mcclure, a prominent
minister. and Mclaughlin is the son
of one of Springfield's wealthiest citi-
zens. Both were prominent in society
They have been married for three
years and have two children.
H. c. Finke.
II. c. Finl<e died at California from
the effects of a paralytic stroke
Deceased was native of Germany came to
America in 1870, and settled at California in
1s4!. Since that time he has been engaged in
various mercantile enterprises with consider
able success. He held several public Offices,
and was type of self-made and patriotic
business man. He leaves a widow. two daugh-
tiers and son.
A Successful Fair.
The Schuyler county fair was a de-
cided success. The exhibit of live stock
and agricultural products has never
been equaled. The magnificent dis
play of pears. peaches. apples, wheat,
corn. grass, seed. potatoes and other
vegetables excited the wonder and adj
miration of visitors from abroad.
Thrown From a Carriage.
j. w. Schroeder. a prominent nurse
ryman of Foristell, st. Charles county,
was driving along the road near Wentz-
vile when the horse became frightened
and ran away, throwing Schroeder from
his buggy, infiicting serious injuries
Greene County Shrievalty.
The special election held to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Sheriff
Stewart of Greene county resulted in
the election of Marion Donnell, demo-
crat, over Edmondson, publican. by
600 to 700 plurality.
Fell Dead the Street.
Richard Compton, an old esteemed
citizen of Butler, was found dead at
daylight on a street near his home.
He is supposed to have fallen dead from
apoplexy about 9 o'clock at night on
his way home.
Miss stephens' Earrings.
While Miss Margaret Stephens, sis.
ter of State Treasurer Stephens. was
the guest of a prominent hotel in St
Louis. some one, it is alleged, stole
from her a pair of handsome diamond
earrings.
Crops Submerged.
The overflow of the Marmaton river,
in southwest Missouri, caused by the
recent heavy rainfall. has covered thou.
sands of acres of growing crops. and
the damage will be considerable
Fatally Injured.
While out riding at Richmond, Ray
county. Mrs. j. L. Wilson and Mrs.
Irvi Miller we.e thrown from their
buggy, and Mrs Miller fatally injured.
Elevator aud Contents Burned.
Stipp & Coz elevator at South Car
rollton, Carroll county, with its con-
tents, was destroyed by fire. Insur.
ance on building and contents, SIT, 900.
Married Fifty Years.
Mr.. and Mrs Caspar Klute, 431e
South Compton avenue, st. Louis, cele-
brated their golden wedding a few
days ago. Many friends visited them.