davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16
Flx up Your sldewalks.

Village President Robbins hns had n
number OF men at work thlr week fixing
up the streets and crosswalks. Now a
little enterprise on the part OF property
owners whose sidewalks are In bad con.
dition would bc appreciated by tho pub
lie. Many sidewalks IN town are IN bucl
a condition ns to be- menace Co life and
limb. and u will he a matter Of economy
for property owners Co keep their walks
in good repair before being called ON q
pny heavy damages for injuries received
through their negligence.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16
The DOG Is Dead.

Little Mamie Hooper, while Mt play
near her homo ut the Great Western lo-
cation. was bitten in the side by q
savage dog on Monday. The wound
was not severe but its location. just
below the ribs. rendered IL dangerous.
No serious consequences have. however,
yet resulted. The dog was the property
OF William Perry and it IL needless to
ndd that II there is n place oi common
reception for bad dogs. there Is a strange
face In that region.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16
DAMS WENT our.


Malicious Dspredstions Cause Big Loss on the
Fence RIVER.
A report reached Crystal Falls Thurs
day TO the effect thnt through the
malicious work OF some person two
dams on the Fence river went out the
previous night. causing loss Of from
81 900 to $4,000. The gates were
pulled and then broken of and allowed
to float away. There was a big head oI
water ON and this WIS to he used in
floating l5.0o0.000 feet Of logs. The
loss OF the water and other damage will
delay the drive considerably, causing a
big loss. The companies interested are
the II. Witbeck. Hamilton x Merryman
and X. w. Merryman companies ol
Marinettc.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16

The Andrews Opera Company ID
booked to appear at Rundlc's Opera
House, Iron Mountain, fought. The
company IL one OF the best on the road,
and will give the best entertainment Of
the season. liany Of our citizens want
To enjoy some fine singing and acting
they should not fail TO take in this
show.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16

Crystal FniIs iamons racer, old Jumbo,
Is no longer the property OF III. y. Nc
Larcn. that gentleman having sold the
faithful old horse 60 Prniossor &, ~,
Winfield, the optician. who has boen
at the Lockwood.
The professor is n great horseman
and IL did not take him long To discover
that Jumbo possessed many merits
above the average horse, and was iuel
The piece oi holse flesh that be wanted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16
OUR TIN.

We have a Complete Line at
Prices that agree with our
method OF doing business.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16

To any person desiring Information
regarding Southern California, n beauii.
fully illustrated booklet descriptive ol
the iaircst portion OF this romi-tropig
region will be mailed free. Address
Observer. Ontario, California.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16
SAVE YOUR TIN

BY Buying OF as and invest ysur
Savings In
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16
gssgasgggSlg SSSsSIsSeSlSsssIggSg

All Goods delivered promptly
TO any part OF the city or min
ing locations.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-16

PRICESl
Remember These Points

1CIIICIIIUCI 4 IICoO OIu bos
We Have Good Goods.
Our Prices Are Honest.
We Have No Leaders.
Our Prices Are Uniform.
We Are Here to Stay.
We Do Not Expect to get
Rich In Six Months.
We Sell Goods Cheap.
We Sell No Cheap Goods.
We Set the Pace.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
The Farmers Club.

Ed. Register-The need of this coun
try is the organization of Farmers
Clubs in every neighborhood. The
object of these clubs is to disseminate
knowledge on the best mode of farm.
ing. stock-raising, fruit culture, rails
ing fowls, butter-making, and other
lines of farm work. This can be done
by bringing farmers together once or
twice month and discussing these
topics. These clubs can meet in
school houses, and once a month they
can gather at the county seats and
compare work with one another and
thus gather the best results of the
work done throughout the county
/ ask that farmers who feel interested
in this movement, will write to the
IRON COUNTY REGISTER and let US
know their opinion as to the prOpriety
of calling meeting for this purpose.
X
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
A Tramp Nuisance.

Ed. Register having a
grievance naturally looks upon their
local paper as their means of making
their grievance known. My particu-
lar grievance takes the form of that
unwashed specimen of humanity, com
monty known as sshobo." Our town
is run over with them, as many as six
coming to our doors in one day. Some
of them even come twice day. l am
naturally charitable, and have fed one
tramp DAY all winter, but even
must draw line at six or seven day.
l am naturally brave, but when l am
treated to their company after night
two knocking simultaneously at as
many doors-I feel it my duty to call
the authorities attention to such de-
cided nuisance. At the present time
there is no one of the male persuasion
around the house, and but for watch.
dog am afraid some of them may be-
come intrusive-to say the least-and
insist on my complying with their de-
mands. The sand-house is their har.
Dor and refuge, and some remain al
many as ten days, and of course we
uOuSC al . GA POSSCo w hSSP II
their commissary department. A
thorough investigation will reveal that
l have in no wise exaggerated facts. A
hOuse-to-hOuse convass will result in
an overwhelming amount of complaints
as a great many ladies have been
spoken to in very impudent manner.
1 have trained my dog to growl beau
tifully, and have only been treated to
dark looks-so far. have the great.
est sympathy for destitute men, but
Misrepresentation being the first law
of ma ture," am compelled to call
attention to a matter that l think the
city should not allow. Provide the
men with food and lodgings and lei
them do work for the city in return.
A LADY.
Arcadia, Mo-, Jan. %, 1896.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
From GoodWater.

Ed. Register last Friday, 18th
inst, a terrible accident occurred in
this neighborhood. Samuel Croker
was hauling load of lumber on that
day; when he had nearly reached home
with it, his six-year old son, Lindsay,
met him and attempted to climb up on
the wagon. He slipped and fell under
the hind wheel. His father happened
to be watching the opposite side of the
road and did not see the child. j. G..
Mason, who was near there, called to
Mr.. Croker, but, before he heard him,
the child was caught under the wheel.
Mr.. Mason rushed to its relief and did
his utmost to raise the weight off the
child, but only succeeded IN temporar-
lily saving the child's life. Messrs.
Croker and Mason carried the child
to the house in an unconscious condi-
ton and DR.. j. r. Adams was quickly
sent for. He came and did what he
could to relieve the little sufferer, and
few days afterwards it was reported
that he would soon be restored to
health, but day before yesterday he
became worse and all hopes of his re-
covery have been abandoned, as it is
evident his injuries, chiefly internal,
will prove fatal.
Mr.. Giles &. Henderson, of near
Belleview, was out here on business
last week.
F. M. Mayberry has for some time
past been employed in furnishing logs
for Townsend's Sawmill.
Jas. NJ. Lucas sold drove of hogs
| last week to Mr.. John Mosier, of near
Belgrade.
J. G. Mason went to Caledonia on
business recently.
On the 18th inst, Mrs. r. Erbschloe
went to the vicinity of Belgrade to
pass few days with her aged mother,
Mrs. Mary McMurtrey, who is very
| feeble.
John G. Yount and Jas. Merritt are
clearing ground.
Mrs. VIM. Carl visited Mrs. J. G..
Yount last week.
Misses Cora Anderson and Cora Carl,
accompanied by Masters Otis Carl and
| Winfred Anderson, paid US brief Wis.,
it recently.
Mrs. Aaron Radcliff, of near Howe's
Mill, passed a week with relatives
hereabouts.
Several members of George Martin S
family are sick with La Grippe.
On last Wednesday, % inst, w. r..
Dennis and Mary Parker were married
at Joseph Hedrick's. As this Is the
groom's second marriage, it is quite
likely that charivari party waited on
the couple shortly after the wedding.
Miss Eliza Merritt, who has been
staying for some time past with Mrs.
Mary McMurtrey, near Belgrade. re-
turned to her relatives here last Sun
day.
| A. r. McMurtrey, of near Belgrade,
| visited relatives here last Sunday.
Jan. oath, 1896. r. E.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
Some said it was one,
~

Some said it was two;
Others said it was not few,
But they thought it was a crew,
And even suspicioned the writer, too!
Several guessed it was the school teacher,
Because he was preacher;
Others said, it is not he, but it is one like him
AS the news was hardly like him.
And they couldn't see how it would exactl,
strike him,
A few thought it was the Methodist preacher
But couldn't see how such kind creature
Would write an article measuring meter.
So the tales goes
And no one for certain knows.
George Linghmen formerly of St.
Louis. is here firing a pusher.
We are very sorry Mr.. James Dixon
is very sick.
Mr.. j. w. Kells went to Ironton on
his wheel Monday.
Our saw-mill is progressing. They
saw when they get can get logs. They
ship a car of lumber this week.
The weddings seem to be postponed
for some reason.
Rev. Aspley preached an able SER
mon Sunday.
Amos Jones and Geo. Left quit work
on the section last Wednesday. Forced
to work in the rain was the cause.
Mrs. j. w. Kells is on the sick list.
Jan. q, 1896. JUDAS IsCARIoT.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
From SabuIa.

Ed. Register-As 1 don't see any
thing from johnny Jumpup" this
week, thought would give you the
news of our little town. The boys
here put in a good part of their time
now using their new boxing gloves re-
ceived few days ago. Some of them
have got bloody noses, but are still in
the ring.
C. Tindell is moving his stock OF
goods from Des Arc to this place the
last week.
Mr.. D. Russell of Pennington was
in Sabula last week; also, his brother
Jerry Russell of Murrill Springs, Ohio,
Miss Ida Bollinger, Thula Coleman,
Alice Mckenzie and Mr.. Ed. Bollinger.
left Monday for Lesterville, to attend
the Mountain View Seminary School
at that place.
Master Albert Collins and sister May
made a flying trip to Ironton last Mon
day, returning home Tuesday.
j. T. Buniard, travelling salesman
for Huston Grocery Co., was in town
to-day, interviewing our merchants.
Mrs. Joe Stewart returned home
last Sunday from weeks visit to her
mother, at Lesterville. Her sister,
Miss Zadia Wilson, accompanied her
home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
Annapolis News.

Ed. Reqister-W. W. Strother and
Sam Walters arrived at the end of an
argument the other night. They were
not seriously injured. and were better
friends afterward.
The law was invoked to settle a diff
ference of opinion between John Seals
and a citizen of Des Arc, Saturday.
Squire Kitchells court was to be the
scene of the battle, but Mr.. Edgar dis
missed the cases. The trouble arose
over some fresh pork that a young
man could not explain how he came
in possession of, and the fact that Mr..
Seals had lost a hog. The facts as
furnished your correspondent by a
worthy citizen of Des Arc appear to be
that, Mr.. Seals having suspicion that
the pork the young man carried in a
sack was part of the remains OF his
own lost hog. attempted to probe the
matter and was arrested for disturb
| ance of the peace; and then Mr.. Seals
| in turn procured a warrant for the
other party for theft.
Another hog has been chewed up by
dogs for .Crux." All parties having
good dogs are warned to keep them up
at night, as something is liable to hap
pen dogs that infest this locality. We
| would like to serve about a hundred
of them like the Arkansas doctor did
the dog. Nine-tenths of them are
walking nuisances, and ought to be
| abated.
Here / am reminded of the health
| officer who visited the home of a
daughter of Erin and found a hog in
the house. He said. "Ma'am. that
hog is a nuisance" "Shure he is. u
said she. why don't you abate it?''
said he. ..Shure, bate great patches
of skin off him." said she land divil q
bit of good it does, at all, at all!'
| Drs. Minor of Lesterville and Toney
of Piedmont were in town Monday.
| The town was full of people Satur-
day. Among the number were John
Miers and Judge Crowly of Des Arc,
Geo. Lewis from Sabula, and VIM.
Ruble from Scatterville.
The impression is gaining ground
here that w. r. Lence will remain
permanently at De Lassus. We are
sorry to lose Mr.. Lence, but Mr.. Bclch,
the present agent here, seems to give
general satisfaction. CRUX.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30

The time of the year is fast ap-
preaching when the heavier articles
of clothing will give way to those OF
medium weight ana warmth. During
the year there are six changes in ap-
parel: spring, late spring. summer,
fall, winter and mid-winter; and health
| demands that all be noted and suited.
Trauernichts can suit you in all seas
ons and under all circumstances. and
so gently accommodate the strain to
your pocket that it's pleasure to deal
with them. They have always on
hand, in the bolt, cloth of all shades
and varieties, to select from. Or, if
your old suit is in good enough state
to wear again, entrust it to their care.
and they will cleanse and repair it,
and make it almost as good as new. at
small cost to you. Go to Middlebrook,
and see them, if you can; if not, the
elder member of the firm will take
pleasure in calling on you. ii within
hailing distance, if you will just let
him know that you want him.
The tramp nuisance seems to be uni
versa!. A lady from Arcadia justly
complains of the condition of the
things over there, and we beg to as
sure her they are fully as bad here in
Ironton. The charity of the good peo-
pie has been worn out, and one giving
preclpitates half-dozen others-the
hoboes evidently having close fratern-
al relations which induce them to
communicate to each other the good
places to '.strike for grub" They are
generally respectful enough. but oc-
casionally an impudent beggar be-
comes insolent when refused, and
there being no men folk about. They
are constant menace, and self-preser-
walton seems to demand that an end be
put to lndiscriminate giving. On this
subject, as tending to show that cit is
everywhere the same" we print the
following from the Bonne Terre Demo-
crat: '.Never in the history of this
place have there been as many tramps
begging for something to eat as now.
And while the large majority seem to
be more unfortunate than vicious, there
are not few who will bear watching.
Last night one of this class broke into
the residence of Store Manager Como
van, but was frightened away before
he had time to get anything; and in
his haste left behind his hat and
badly worn overcoat of which he had
Invested himself that they might not
impede in either his entrance or exit.
The store of E. Beach was broken in
to the same night and lot of cloth
ing stolen, presumably by the same
party"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30

The Sheriff of Douglas county passed
through here one day last week, on
hunt of man that had stolen a team
from the livery stable eat that place.
He claimed to be a preacher and den
fist, and hired the rig to ride out in
the country; and as they did not think
a preacher would be guilty of such an
act. he got the start of them and just
kept driving, and was about week
ahead of the sheriff when last heard
from.
W. j. Coleman is getting a good
many logs now. as the weather is goods
G. Collins left for his mill near Ar
cadia, Friday.
j. Stewart. section foreman of this
place, received a new car house sever
al days ago.
Jan. %, 1896. TOPsEY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
From Granitevlle.

| Ed. Register-Mr. and Mrs. j. B.
Daniels spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends in Reynolds county.
Mrs. James Sizemore is visiting in
the Flat River region at present.
Mrs. Chas. Reno is visiting relatives
at Syenite, Mo.
Mr.. Joe. Demar, foreman Tor the
Thornton Stone Company OF Flat River,
is visiting in town.
Michael Mueller of Lesterville spent
a few days last week with townsman
j. C. Thomas and family.
Robt. Mason, Peter Hartman and
Jack Callan have returned from a two
weeks stay over in St. Francois coun-
ty.
This week will probably bring sew
eral arrivals in the persons OF stone
cutters. which we are glad to note.
General Superintendent William
Martin came down on business couple
of days last week.
Now that the Supreme Court has de-
clared the law closing barber shops on
Sundays to be unconstitutional, our
twice-a-week barber, Silas Vaughn, OF
Ironton, will probably see that our
young bloods will have a clean shaver
face so that they can go see their sweet
hearts in an attractabie manner.
Mrs. Thomas Lees is reported Ill,
but the generality of health in our VI
cinity is especially good.
Miss Soulard of Ironton was a guest
of Mrs. E. NJ. Smith last Friday.
Mrs. w. B. Newman of Ironton
spent part of last week in town. the
guest of Mrs. J. d. Greason.
In view of the inclement weather
last week. and no lumber to continue
work on the new Wooden Mill at Iron
ton, Foreman Whiteman and Scott
Bateman spent the week at home with
their families.
Anent the possibilities of war be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States over the Venezuelan boundary
line, why not let Charley Mitchell and
James. j. Corbett settle the question
according to Queensberry rules? If
this were done, it's dollars to dough-
nuts that John Bull would never at
tempt another such bluff at the instl-
CATION of his lordship, Mr.. Salisbury;
and gentlemen Jim would gladly &C
cept the task for great deal less than
one hundred thousand dollars, which
amount has already been appropriated
to adjust the matter in dispute.
Jan. p, 1896. CAP.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
BeIleview LENS.

Ed. Register-Rev. j. C.. Williams
was thrown from his buggy and re-
ceived injuries from the effects OF
| which he died on the Goth inst. After
services at the Methodist church, the
body was taken to Caledonia and buried
with Masonic rites. Mr.. Williams was
one of the pioneer preachers of South.
east Missouri.
Mrs. D. H. Palmer has been quite
sick for two weeks.
DIR. j. H. Padfed of Savannah, Ten
nessee, spent several days with Belle
view friends and visited his mother in
Reynolds county. He was accompanied
to St. Louis by his niece, Ethel Hale,
who will stay while with her brother.
Miss Sadie Carly is visiting her aun,
in Ironton.
Jim Phillips of Potosi was in Belle.
view very recently.
Mrs. Z. j. Thomas has returned to
her home, after several weeks absence.
Mrs. Anna Reagan is visiting her
father, Rev. Mr.. Coker.
| measles.
D. H. Hartman is recovering from
pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Davidson of Poto.
81 returned home last Tuesday, after
spending week with her parents al
this place.
Miss Maggie Hamilton closed sue
cessful term of school at Elm Grove
last Thursday.
Rev. Mr.. Turner filed Mr.. Foreman:
last appointment at the Presbyterian
church, as Mr.. Foreman and DR.. Rose
borough were engaged in a revival
meeting at Caledonia.
The new roller mill will make flour
| this week.
Miss Rhoda Lowe is visiting hel
brother.
Tom Hood and Will Lay were in
Reynolds county buying poultry last
| week.
Jan. q, 1896. BELLEvIEw.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
Jordan Briefs.
BELLEVIEW

We have plenty of mud at present.
Miss Emma Rouse has returned tC
her brothers in Brownwood.
J. NJ. Kimmel has gone to Des Arc
to see his best girl.
Mrs. J. A. Fenton has moved to Jor
dan. Her mother is still with her yet
she is now SO years old.
| j. NJ. Morris of Des Arc was up or
| business one day last week.
A. c. Kimmel made a flying trip tt
Annapolis Saturday.
J. M. attended the party near this
place Saturday night. 0 what makes
you break your promises, j. NJ? Why,
| because she locked so sweet l couldn'
help it.
Sylvester Huff attended church or
Marble Creek Sunday.
We see our old friend Pat Sutton
passing through very often. would
like to have you stop off awhile, Pat
! 1t makes me think Of old times when
we were schoolboys together.
Well, think Sabula is full of Sew
en-Day people, for l saw as I passed
through Sunday the washings were
hanging out like it might be Monday.
Mr. Austin of Arcadia visited Jordan
Sunday. What is bringing you down
this way, Sam?
Mr.. VIM. Shular visited his parent:
at Marble Creek last Sunday.
Walter Holloman and Levi Pearson
| of Hogan were in Jordan Sunday.
A Pound Supper will be given at the
United Baptist church next Thursday,
January 50th. Come one, come all,
and bring your pounds! Committee
Miss Ella Hale, Miss Mary Huff, MIR.
Walter Holloman, Mr.. Walter Bone,
| and Mr.. Ed. Reed. RATTLEHEAD.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-01-30
Arcadia News.

Jesse Lewis went to Poplar Bluff
Sunday.
Miss May Whitworth is visiting
friends in Pennington.
Chas. Dalton came home Sunday for
short visit.
Mr.. Curry is laying off. and Mr..
Hally is filling his place as night oper-
ator.
Mr. Gilom has purchased a new or
gan.
John Watt, of De Soto. came down
Friday night to spend few days with
home folks.
Mrs. Carly and son left for Hot
Springs Friday night on No. 80.
Archie Cheadom was in town Sun
day.
Mr.. Leaman, of the switch-engine,
is boarding at the Pixies Peak hotel.
Mable Reyburn has been quite sick,
but is now better.
Miss Allie Medley, who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. E. G. Baird, re-
turned to Piedmont Thursday.
Josie O'Brien has been suffering with
the toothache.
"Who are the people that claim to
be sanctified?" We are not aware OF
any '.cranktyfied" people around here,
and it is evident that our friend 'sJu-
das" is a man who believes in looking
into these things. l heard of a man
by the name of Judas Iscariot." who
was very anxious to know who would
| betrav his Master, and how he turned
out to be the man himself. Could it
be possible that our Judas 1scariot"
is one of the sancti6ed?
H. n. Baird came down from St.
Louis Friday evening. We found out
at last what Hiram is UP to. He has
become interested in the Winsor Cider
and Vinegar Company, and now &C.
cupies the position of city salesman.
Little Miss Blanche Evans arrived
at the happy age of four years. Friday,
and had the little folks in to tea
drinking.
George Van Lear, of Charleston,
was visiting relatives Saturday and
Sunday.
| Mrs. DeMier and daughter left last
week for Pacific, to join Mr.. DeMier,
who still remains with his sick mother.
Mrs. Muse is visiting Mrs. Mangold.
| Mrs. Thomas and daughter, of Iron
| Mountain, were on our streets Sunday
| Who does Madam Rumor say is GO
ing to get married? Is it Prof. B,
or does the absence of that fine NOUS
tache retart such a great undertaking
Mrs. Mangold has purchased fine
buggy horse.
Mrs. Kells and children have re.
turned from Moline.
Mr.. Mcguire is brakeman on the
Arcadia.
Con. O'Brien is in charge of the
pusher.
Mr.. Mari, formerly of Iron Noun
tain, will act as depot agent in Mr..
DeMier's absence.
Mrs. Norwlne, of Bismarck, was
down Sunday to see her daughter,
who is attending school at the Convent
Mrs. O'Brien went to St. Louis Mon
day morning.
John Whitworth has been suffering
with erysipelas on his face, but We
hope to see him all right in few days.
W. H. Thomson and wife came dOwr
from St. Louis Sunday.
1t was printed in the items two
weeks ago that '.Simon Peter" had re.
turned to school, but it was a mistake
We meant that the children had re
turned to school. for it is a fact thai
..Simon Peter" hasn't been to schoo
for years.
| Jan. 90, 1896. SIMON PETER.