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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21
Gbe gronton 1eaoine Club.
Story OF an Old Woman Who Lived
on a Mountain.

| OF MOUNT due llV6u an OlQ, Ola woman
in little hut. This hut was made o1
unhewed logs daubed together with
mud. There wasn't a window to give
any light. and the door was a very old
one with c latch and bolt. The furni-
,, ture of this hut was very simple aud
made by the old woman herself. The
big Fireplace occupied one corner OF
the room while in another corner was
a bedstead made of little saplings
Four of these saplings made the legs
while several more were nailed cross
ways on TO these four legs to form the
sides. and to answer the purpose of
Stats. The mattress on which she
slept was made of fonr sacks stuffed
with dry oak leaves, she had gathered
from the forest trees. In the way
have just described, this old woman
had lived for years. She knew moth
ing of the world-had never seen or
heard train. nor had she any desire
to do so. She was perfectly contented
and happy to live in such ignorance.
This old woman was a peculiar looking
creature, with masculine face, rough
ways, and a very deep voice. In fact
she was quite frightfull looking at
first sight. She was not afraid of any
thing nor anybody. She always kept
large black dog called Towser and
she considered him true body guard.
This hut and old woman became gret
curiosity to the Inhabitants of Blue
Mountain Valley and strangers who
explored the mountain. They were
always ready to ask her goodly num-
Der of questione concerning herself and
her surroundings, and she was ever
ready to make them an answer which
was not always satisfactory. She
came off the mountain twice year in
to some near village store and bought
enough provisions and clothing to do
her. At any other time she could al
ways be found at her hut. On a cold
day she would hover around the big
warm day she sat on the ground, leaned
against the hut and smoked an old clay
pipe. When she first went to live in
the hut she worked very hard in clear
ing off a small spot. on which SIZE
raised garden every Spring. The
most she ever planted was garlic, cab
bage and beans. Great curiosity was
aroused as to where she came from,
what her name was, and what income
she had to live on All the reply she
would ever give in answer to these
questions was. that her name was Mar
cissa Stubbs, she came from out West, |
and that she had money enough to pro-
vide her with the necessaries of life as
long as she should live. AS to the
dress of this old woman, it was very
queer. She always wore a red and |
green checked iinsey dress, made prin- |
cess style. blue and white checked |
apron and high, pointed black cap. |
She pretended to be sort of prophet |
ess and was always saying the world |
was coming to an end before many |
moons. She was very good at heart |
and often when hunters and wanderers !,
were roaming over the mountain tired. |
weary and hungry. she would effer |
them part of her food. which was rough |
course fare, hut relieved their hunger. |
She had taken dislike to children and |
they never visited her for the reason |
that it was believed by them that she
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21

Ed. Register. How good it seems to
see the ground once more, and the
green grass begin to start up, and the
flowers come pushing their tender
leaves out into the sunlight; and the
birds, the little birds, how sweet they
sing! O, it makes me feel like sing
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21

'FOr several years have recommended
your Castoria,' and shall always Continue to
do SO as it has invariably produced beneficial
results
EDWIN F. PARDEE, n D.,
125th Street and 7th Ave, New ! Criz City.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21
What the inside Pages Contain.

Second Page-Editorial Miscellany
News and Notes, Missouri State News
and Cuttings. Legislative Proceedings,
The Revolt in Cuta, eic.
Third Page - Friendships in the
Navy, Private Brown "a serial), A
Campaign OF Education, Coming
Events, etc.
Sixth Page - News from Hawaii,
Carlisle's Demand on Spain, etc.
Seventh Page Domestic Concerns,
Agricultural Hints, Feeding Mich
Cows, The Markets, etc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21
CastOria.

''Castoria isso well adapted to children that
Irecommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me- II. 4. ARCHER, u. D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21
Of the resources of the greatest coun-

try on earth.
This sudden flank movement made
by Mr.. Cleveland, no doubt in absolute
ignorance of what it really meant,
threw the Democratic party into com
plete confusion Victory was turned
to defeat. The reform of the tariff
dwindled into Insignificant proportions
before new and vaster issue the is
sue between the perpetuation of an in
terest-bearing national debt in connec-
tion with a currency of bank deot on
the one hand and on the other the
payment of the national debt and pop
ular control of the currency. Who
controls the money of the country is
king. Mr.. Cleveland presented an
issue between popular sovereignty and
corporation sovereignty, and blindly
took sides against the people. Be-
hind him were the powerful capitalists
who had become his friends by con-
tributions Ito the cause of REFORM y
A man of honest intentions. we may
well suppose that he did not under
stand them or know the effect of his
course.
Had there been in Congress itself one
leader with the brain and courage to
meet the great emergency, the Demo
cratic party might have won in spite
of this change of front. But there was
none. The immense power of the
patronage, the great pressure exerted
by the interest-drawipg capital of the
country, bore down all effective resis-
tance, and the Democratic party was
left leaderless "a Samson, shorn,
blinded, and set to grinding the grist
of its enemies. In its dumb rage it
pulled the house down on itself and
it's betrayers last November-as it
may be relied upon to do whenever it
is betrayed. Perhaps the Democrat
has all the vices his enemies attribute
to him. But he has supreme politi-
cal virtue-he can not be driven.
The adjournment of Congress after
a record of disaster for which it was
not responsible, and of failure to act
due to its own cowardice, leaves the
Democratic party in sullen disappoint-
ment, but determined to fight along
the lines of its principles. Those who
think it has no future know little of
America and nothing of Americans.
If it were necessary to sacrifice anoth-
er national election to bring the man
agement of the party back to a basis
of principle, the rank and file of the
party would do it cheerfully. What
they will do at any rate will be to force
issues of principle, regardless of the
prospect of success or failure. If they
can not win on the record of the Cleve
land administration, tn ey can at least
make a record to win on. That will
they do.
The adjournment of Congress does
not leaveDemocracy hopeless, but de-
termined and aggressive. In the
great contest that is at hand the par
ty OF the people will not be unworthy
Of the people-St. Louis Post-Dsspa tch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21

A subscriber desires US to publish
the following extract from letter of
Chas. NJ. Gutfeld, of Reedley. Fresno
Co., Cal, as he handles the remedy
referred to and wants his customers to
know what a splendid medicine it is:
cit is with pleasure l tell you that
by one days use of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy was relieved of a very
severe cold. My head was completely
stopped up and l could not sleep at
night. I can recommend this remedy"
A cold nearly always starts in the head
and afterwards extends to the throat
and lungs. By using this remedy free
ly as soon as the cold has been con-
tracted it will cure the cold at once
and prevent it from extending to the
lungs. For sale by all dealers
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.

Honesty, perseverance and skill can
not ingrove DIR. SAWYER's FAMILY
CURE. because it fully cures Indiges-
tion, Biliousness and Kidney difficulty.
Sold at Crisp's drug store.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21

- The use OF 'Castoria is universal and
Its merits So well known that it seems . work
of supereroGation 10 endorse it. Few are the
Intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
Eyithin easy reach.''
CARLOS MARTIN, d. D.,
New York City.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21

Castor;a cures Colic, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrh0a, Eructatio1,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di-
gestion,
without injurious medication.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21

only relieves; it cures. 1t is suitable
to all ages and every member of the
family. Try free sample. Sold at
Crisp's drug store.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21

Lanes Medicine Moves the Bowels
Each Day. In order to be healthy this
is necessary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-03-21


one morning at the break of dawn
there came a knock at the old woman's
door. She quickly opened it. and who
should be standing before her but a
poorly clad forlorn looking little girl
asking for shelter and something to eat.
The old woman looked at the child with
a scornfuI face and was at first prompt
ed to turn her away: but on second
thought decided to take her in, and be
a mother to her as near as she could.
She took quite a liking to the little
girl, who was of a bright sweet disposi-
ton, and the two lived happily togeth-
er for several years; until one day this
little girl (who was now about the age
of fourteen years). suddenly took sick
and died. During the short illness of
the child the old woman was very kind
and did everything within her power
to preserve her life. But her efforts
were of no avail; for it was the Lords
will that her life be not spared. The
child was buried on top of this noun
tain close behind the old hut. The
old woman was very lonely after the
death of the child and spent great
deal of her time in weeping over the
grave, which she always kept in good
order. Months rolled on and still the
old woman was alone. Across from
this hut on the top OF mount lived an
old man much in the same manner as
the old woman. He was not quite as
ignorant as she. and he went to town
more frequently. This old man had
often noticed the hut across from his,
and made up his mind to visit it. So
one day he did. He knocked gently
at the door, which was opened by the
old woman who gave him hearty
welcome and invitation to come in and
chat awhile. The old man did SO and
as it was very cold day he drew his
chair (Which was split bottom) close
up to the fire, Thenah he sat for several
Gus other topics in which they were
both interested. The old man was
quite frequent visitor of the old wo-
mans after this and they soon became
fast friends. The old man was grow
ing quite feeble and found living alone
was getting to be rather monotonous.
So he thought it would be more pleas
ant to have a mate. and chose the old
woman for his mate. providing she
was willing to be. So he went over to
the hut one day with the intention of
making this proposition to the old wo-
man and if she accepted, they would
go at once to the village preacher and
be married.
The proposition was made and ac-
cepted so the two went to the village
and were married The old man
brought his bride to his hut where
they lived happily together the re-
mainder of their days. The old wom-
ans hut became hunters den; and
often when they crowded around the
fire at night, in all their merrinent
and glee, the story was told of the old
hut's former occupant.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
Supply of Oil Failing.

According to the Hartford Post there are indications that the supply of petro- leum oil is decreasing. Two years ago oil was selling at 53 cents barrel and the supply exceed the demand. But at the beginning of this year the price had risen to Sl00 and now it is $2 50 a barrel. It is also stated that the stock of oil on hand is only five million bar rels, while the monthly consumption is about three million barrels. The out put of the Pennsylvania oil fields is about two million barrels a month. The amount of oil exported annually is six hundred million gallons. but the high CT prices will tend to reduce the quan- tity of oil exported. There is renewed activity in drilling new wells, with what result remains to be seen. On the whole the prospect is that, while the price of oil will never be so low as it has been. the supply will not wholly fail for many years to come.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
EASTER IN THE CHURCHES.

Easter services were held in all the churches in this village except at St.. Joseph's, which was unavoidably closed. The attendance was good considering the unfavorable weather.
 At the Pilgrim church the whole semi-circular front of the platform was covered with beautiful flowers and fo- liage plants, while in front and on either side of the desk were tables adorned with plants. Some of the choir were absent, therefore there was no special program of Easter music. However, the hymns were appropriate and were we'll rendered. Rev. O. D. Milliken preached very thougtful sermon from II Timothy, I. 10.
 The Methodist Episcopal church was neatly adorned with flowers, foliage plants, sword ferns, etc. There was not such sn unlimited quantity as to resem- ble floral garden, as it does sometimes, but there was enough and the effect was very pretty. The choir sang several an- thems beside the usual number oi hymns. Rev. B. Seeholzer preached 8 grand sermon from Luke XXIV. 1-9. In the evening there was an Easter service entitled "The Risen Lord" The service consisted of re- sponsive reading. singing, prayer and a short address by the pastor.
 In Christ church there was morning prayer, sermon and celebration of the Holy Communion. There was not @ very large display of flowers, but the selection was very choice and consisted of Easter lilies, tulips, hydrangeas, geraniums, etc., with palms and ferns. The program of Easter music was very elaborate, and some say nothing like il was ever heard there before, Rev. F. W. Barnett preached an excellent ser. mon from Hosea II, 15. In the even. ing there was special service for the children.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
Annual Meeting of Pilgrim Church.

Annual Meet1ng or Pilgrim Church.
 The eighth annual meeting of the Pilgrim Church was held Thursday, April l1th. A supper was served in the parlors which was generally and gener- ously patronized and contributed, as all abundant suppers do, to the promotion of good feeling and the inspiration of good fellowship.
 At the roll-call which followed the supper there were eighty-five responses; of these about si1ty were present. Re- ports were read from the various de- partments which showed progressive work in them all during the past year, after which was held the election of officers. Deacon D. L. Peirce wishing to retire with eight years of active ser vice was made honorary deacon for life. F. l.. Beckley was chosen to succeed him. Mrs s. w. Barnes having served as deaconess for three years sent writ ton request to be excused from that office, and Mrs J. B. Reed was chosen to succeed her. Geo. 5. Fuller was reelected trustee; J. B. Reed reelected treasurer; 8. A. Eddy reelected clerk; F. R. Col lin reelected auditor. The music com mittee of five was reelected, and a spe- cial committee of five was appointed to choose Sunday school superintendent to succeed s. A. Eddy who expressed a wish to retire after eight years of ser vice. The committee reported on the following Sunday after the morning ser vice the appointment of Mrs Tracy. and this was ratified by a unanimous vote of the church and Sunday school.
 This annual meeting had the largest attendance of any that has been held since the organization of the church The present membership of the church is 103, and only one death occurred during the past year.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
Professor Dana Dead

Professor James Dwight Dana died at New Haven, April IA. at the ago of 82. He was geologist of world wide fame. For forty yearc he had held the profes- sorship of natural history and geology at Yale, since 1864 entitled the profes- sorship of geology and mineralogy. He retired from active duties last June. Many honors have been conferred on him abroad e we'll e m this country.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
In q Nutshell.

Chauncey M. Depew illustrates the working of the income-tax decision by taking the case of man who owns SIG, 1000, 900 in real estate, which pays him 5000, 900 year in rents. This is exempt. But if one of his tenants has an income of $5,OOO, the tenant has to pay an income tax. As Dr. Depew puts it: "This decision exempts the man who collects rents, and taxes the man who pays rent"
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
Bilious Collie.

Persons who are subject to attacks of bilious colic will be pleased to know that prompt relief may be had by talk ing Chamberlsin's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. It acts quickly and can always be depended upon. In many cases the attack may be prevent ed by taking this remedy as soon as the first indication of the disease appears. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by drug gists and dealers everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
POINTERS.
Hay for sale. See adv.

Hay for sale. See adv.
 Read Mrs I. R. Schreiber's new mil linery adv.
 E. P. Hunt & Go. went hunting among the stocks of E. s. Jaffrey & Go aud the formers new advertisement tells you what they found.
 And now the men wish they were ladies, 80 that they could "deck them. selves in gorgeous array" with those new and beautiful dry goods just re. ceived at Parsons & Sons. See adv.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
Torrington-John Rippere
 West Winsted-E s Ferry
STATE NEWS.

Bridgeport has . bartender. James Frazier, who is feet inches tall. The smallest of his six brothers and six sis ters is 6 feet inches tall. He was born in Ireland.
 Rev D. NJ. Moore has rendered his resignation as pastor of the Congregs- tional church in Colebrook on account of ill health.
 Rev. Mir. Piddock, of Hartford, editor of the Christian Secretary. has been elected pastor of the Baptist church at Wethersfeld, and has begun his duties there.
 The Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford, now nearly completed, will cost about . quarter of & million dollars and will be the finest library building in the United States.
 The Torrington Register notes that the Union Hardware Go. is so crowded with orders in it's roller skate and wood departments that it Is running thirteen hours a day. The roller skate interest is reviving in the country, and lively skating is reported from the cities.
 James Madden, 60, of New Boston, Mass, was found in his sleeping room at the New Winsted House, Winsted, Saturday morning, nearly asphy yxiated with gas. He died Monday afternoon. The doctors concluded that it WAS not 8 case of suicide.
 EI. Gov. and Mrs Bulkeley and two children returned to Hartford on Mon- day from their two months visit with Mrs Bulkeley's father in San Francisco, Gal.
 An Orthodox Catholic Russian church has been dedicated in Bridgeport. There are 150 members with a young Russian priest.
 J. W. Carter, of New Haven, was found dead at Unionville Monday morn ing, having evidently committed suicide by shooting.
 The buildings burned from being struck by lightning, in Washington, Hast week, belonged to A. G. Baker, the Hawleyville furniture man. A barn be. longing to Mir Baker, but located in an adjoining town. was also struck by lightning and burned to the ground the same night. Mir Baker is i'll at his home. "Misfortunes never come sin. gly."
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
J Wilkes Booth Alive Again.
 New York World.1

Christopher Ritter, a -Ameri- can, living in Newark, Ohio, declare1 that Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln, was not shot, but es- capped to Brazil. where he is still living.
 Ritter claims to have helped Booth to escape, and says he swore to Allen I ink erton to keep the secret for thirty years.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18

Doctor H. R. Fish, of Gravois Mills, Mo. practicing physician of many years experience, writes: De Wits Witch Hazel Salve has no equal for in- dolent sores, scalds and burns. It stops pain instantly, heals burn quickly and leaves no scar. W. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18

B. H. Bowman, Pub. Enquirer, of Bremen, Ind, writes: Last week our little girl baby the only one we have was taken sick with croup. After two doctors failed to give relief and life was hanging on 8 mere threed we tried One Minute Cough Cure and it's life was say ei. w. H Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, Norfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
DIED.

MIoHAEIs At East Canaan, April 14. Dora Ball, wife of James Michaels. aged 4s years. oDxLL-At Poughkeepsie. Apr. g, Edward odell. aged 7s.
 DEGARMo-At Boston Corners, N. Y, April 10, William DeGarmo. aged 70. BrAnD-At West Cornwall, April Il, Miss Aariah Beard.
 WALpRoN-At Pawling, N. T., April 2, of ty- phoid pneumonia. Jerry N. Waldron. aged 53 years. Interment at Dover Plains. N. Y. wrED-At Brookneld. April 10, Mrs Lucy A. Weed, aged Il years. BUoHrn-At New Preston. April 8, Frank J. Bucher, aged ss years. 8 months. PARsoNs-At Thomaston, April 8, Emma An- drews. wife of Levi s. Parsons, aged A. HATcR-At Boston, Mass.. April 2, Chauncey Miles Hatch, aged 7S years, formerly of ox- ford, Conn.
 BoTsroRD-At Hartford, April 14, Henry A. Botsford, aged "A.
 AURRAI-At ormond, Fla, April 8, William O. Murray. N. D., of Brooklyn, N. Y. CoLx-At sharon, April 10, Mrs George Cole, aged 61 years.
 sUYDAM-At Millerton. N. T.. April II, Mrs sophronia suydam. aged 82 years. o'CossrLL-At Norfolk, April 10, John 0'Connell, IT,, aged "A. THoMPsoS-At Norfolk. April 10, Mrs Nancy Thompson, widow of Pettibone Thompson, aged 89.
 WILLIAMs-At Pougbkeepsie, N. T.. April g.. Emma Capron, wife of George 8. Williams. Interment at sharon, Conn, April II. WnDr-At Boston, Mass. April II. George ". Wilde, father-in-law of H.O. Joyner, of Great Harrington. aged ss years. sPRRRY-At Harwinton. April 10, Deacon Curtiss Sperry, aged 86 years. BEAoH-At winsted, April IA, Heman Beach. aged S5 years. Burial at Holland, April IS. spKNcEn-At Westfleld, Mass. April 10, Fred
 erick A. Spencer, aged 7s years, formerly of Winsted, Conn. GRIswoLD-At Winsted, April IA. Joel Grant Griswold. Interment at Winchester Gen. Ire, April 16.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
Good Goods!

The Berkshire Belle cigar would never sell as it does if it was not superior to other brands of 50. cigars. Have you ever tried them?
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18

"They say seeing is believing" says the Manayunk Philosopher, "but there are some men whom I see even y day, but I don't believe them once g year. ."-Philadelphis Record.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18

If you make . flag staff on perfectly straight lines, when 1t is erected it will have bulging effect in the middle. A ship-builder gives the staff slight con- vexity between the extremes, producing the effect to the eye of a regular slope.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18

La Grippe is here again with all of It's old time vigor. One Minute Cough Cure is e reliable remedy. It cures and cures quickly. w. Fl. Camp, Canaan; Geo. T. Johnson, N rfolk.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
BORN.

WAsHNo-At West Cornwall. April IS, son to MT and Mrs John L. Washing, weight 9pounds.
 LoRRAIN-In this village. April IF, daugh- ter to MT and Mrs K. J. Lorrain.
Connecticut western news., 1895-04-18
MAR R FED.

MoREY-THoMAs-At New Milford, April 10, by the Rev F A. Johnson, Charles Mercy and Ella $. Thomas, both of New Milford. CARL-CooswrLL-At New Milford, April Il, by the Rev F. A. Johnson, Linus Carl and Mabel B. Cogswell, both of New Milford.