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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
For Breach of Promise.

The breach of promise suit for S., 600
brought by Miss Lulu Daley against
John Fl. Sanders was tried before Judge
Roy at Paris, resulting in verdict of
$500 for the plaintiff.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
An Aged Practitioner

DR.. John t. Berry died at Carthage,
aged 81.
Deceased was one of the oldest members of
the medical profession in Jasper county. He
was kentuckian, but for "a years had resided
IN Jasper county. For years he was member
OF the pension examining board
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
Judgment for Alienation.

The case of Mrs. Victoria Nichols VS..
Benz. Nichols, at Nevada, on change of
venue from Barton county, was decided
for plaintiff.
She was given verdict for s5OO05O. Mrs
Nichols sued for $4,000 charging Benz Nichols
and his wife with having alienated from her
the love of her husband. who is their son. Benz
Nichols is said to be worth Sl5OOOO
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
Sponsor for Missouri.

Miss Ethleyne jackson, of Marshall,
should be happy.
She has been appointed to act as sponsor for
Missouri at the confederate reunion. to be held
June p. 23 and "A, at Nashville Tenn. She was
a maid of honor at the reunion last year. and
rode by the side of Gen. Shelby
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
CT. BartIett. of Cartbape

c. Z. Bartlett died at Carthage OF
heart disease while breaking in a colt
on the streets.
He was vice-president of the First national
bank OF Carthage. and for years manager of the
waterworks company. He was a native of
Ohio, had lived in Carthage 20 years, and was
o. years old. He leaves widow and five chill
dren.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
An Aged CoInred Woman.

Jennie Boswell, colored, said to be
no years and days old, died in Cali
fornia recently. She was born in
Fredericksburg. Va, and was the
mother of ~ children.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
Death in the school Room

Olivia Kunz, aged Is, died while at
school in st. Louis.
The girl inherited heart disease from her IA
ther, and too close application to studies
brought on the attack. The father died of heart
trouble, a brother at the age of two years and a
sister when IL years old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
The Missouri CongregationaIists.

The twenty-third annual meeting of
the Congregational association of Mis-
souri, was held at the Compton Hill
congregational church, ST. Louis.
Unusual interest was added to the gathering
this year on account of the presence, for the
hrst time, of women. These women were to
represent the home and foreign missionary
Vomen's boards. An interesting report was
read by the secretary, Rev. E. F. Wheeler,
showing that 80 churches appear on the rolls,
aad there are 90 ministers {, 1852 church members
and ,626 Sunday-School scholars. The gain in
church membership in the year is 237, . greater
gain than in the preceding year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
Mrs. Susan Duncan.

Susan Duncan, aged so, widow of
Capt. L. c. Duncan, killed by guerillas
during the war, died in johnson county
recently. She had resided on the Dun
can homestead 55 wears.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
Where Grant Was Married.

AT the southwest corner of Fourth
and Cerre streets, st. Louis, is the old
house in which Gen. U. S. Grant was
married.
In those days it was two-story brick struc-
ture, plain but neat. and it stands there to-day
ike veteran, old and gray, but still presenting
a substantial appearance. The property
has been in the possession of the
school board for years. It was leased
to the Walsh estate, and the present holder is
Miss Margaret Walsh. The house was vacant
for some time, but was recently rented For
many years it has been used as a boarding
house, being in the center of a manufacturing
district.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06
Her Grandfather Founded St. joseph.

Mrs. Emma NJ. Thompson died in st.
Joseph, recently, aged 50. She was the
Oldest daughter of Jules Robidoux, and
granddaughter of Joseph Robidoux,
the founder of st. Joseph.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06

Says an item sent from RusselIville,
Ark, a few days ago:
A dirty, ragged and bare-footed crowd COM
sisting of Is members of all sizes and ages hail
ing from Missouri and claiming to be victims of
the Mississippi flood, arrived here. They owned
one poor horse, and by his side they worked two
Stalwart, bare-foOted men. They were on their
way to Van Buren, to pick strawberries Our
people bought them another horse and gave
them some money, and sent them on their way
rejoicing. They were By odds the hardest-look-
ing crowd that ever struck this town.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-06

WASHINGTON, April SO.-The South
eastern Railway Freight assertion was
formally organized at meeting here
yesterday and officers elected. The ar
ticles of agreement are similar in all
respects to those of the Southeastern
Passenger association formed Wednes-
day. Samuel F. Parrot was elected
chairman of the association. and Mai.
J. w. Thomas permanent chairman of
the executive board.
Mr.. Parrot was formerly general
manager of the Columbus Southern
railway. and Maj. Thomas is president
Of the Western a. Atlantic road.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
ai8statemsntS In School Histories.

Evening Wisconsin: The commit
tee appointed by the National Eu-
campment Of the q A. Il. to revise
and correct the school histories 81 the
War OF the Rebellion is at work in
Cleveland. 1t win find plenty 10 do,
but il is doubtful whether its work
will be compensated IN the manner
hoped for by those who originated
the proposition TO revise the histories.
The trouble with the school histories
lies in the South. were Confederate
veterans and the immediate survivors
Of those VIII fought for the dissolu-
tion of the lion and the perpetual
ton Of slavery persist in compelling
the publishers of textbooks To
explain the causes which led to the
secession Of the Southern states from
the Southern point OF view The
publishers are not doing business
with purely patriotic motives, and
they naturally give the Southerners
what they want. They would do
otherwise ii tb-re were similar de-
mands from ill., North Ii the school
board, Of Mills ,uhee and Wisconsin
were 70 demand that the Biographies
and histories be used in the schools
Of the state should peryert history.
the publi-hc would supply the re-
quired book
The cure the Textbook evil com
planned Of 81 the members Of the
Grand Arm 81 The Republic can be
effected oul by the modifying hand
Of time. he Southerners of the
present vii teach their children to
believe tia they were right and their
secession as justified and nobody
can stop tl5em. But the Grand Army
can do a mt deal Of 1oca if it APP
| plies itsel to the correction .of the
historic ,tant a,nong Northern text
books. ana makes them uniform i'm
regard to ne facts Of the great war
which demonstrated the claims Of the
patriots the North that this is a
nation with big \. and not a mere
confederation Of states.
There are inaccuracies Or alleged
inaccuracies il the histories al times
lanteda'ing the civil war that have
aroused criticism from religions
circles These are infinitely more
difficult Il adjust than the differences
growing out OF diverse views A. "a
Tho oriyin u the eiNn Mnr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
CURRENCY REFORM.
Many Plans Presented at the Monetary
Conference in Indianapolis.

Many Plans Presented at the Monetary
Conference in indianapolis.
Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 1.-THE ma
tional monetary convention which has
beer in session here two days yester-
day adopted declaration CT what legis-
lotion in its opinion is needed upon She
subject by practically unanimous
vote. This included a demand for the
maintenance of the gold standard and
the retirement of the demand obliga-
tons of the government. Accompany
ing this was a proposition for the APP
Dointment of a commission to investi-
gate and report by bill or otherwise
upon the evils and remedies of the cur
rency system. The convention, after
Y, ties of thanks to various organiza-
tons and persons, adjourned, subject
to the call of the executive committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

Assemblyman A. r. Hall Of Dunn
county has a hobby that he rides at
all times. in and ous Of season. His
whole purpose in politics seems to be
to wage war Oh railroad passes.
Every man certainly has a right to
have positive opinions on that as on
every other question and 10 express
those opinion Is no uncertain sound
but when legislator deyotes his en-
tire energy 10 a crusade against a
custom of comparatively little i'm
portance, subc rdinating the great
questions Of he efficient and eeonom-
zeal administration Of the state and
its institutions to it. he descends from
the position 81 a statesman to that Of
crank and weakens the cause he
would promote. The question Of reg
mating passenger rates generally and
Of preventing cxtortionate freight and
charges are Of much greater
moment to the people than wheather
a company carries some one free oc-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
TIME is NEEDED.
Dun S 60. say Business Improvement Is
Coming Gradually.

Dun S 60. Say Business Improvement Is
Coming Gradually.
New York. Jan. 16.-R. G. Dun & Co.
in their weekly review of trade say:
THE greatest growth and prosperity the
country had ever seen came suddenly IN
1879 after several months of disappDint-
ment because specie resumption had not
yet brought the benefits expected. 1t takes
time for new confidence to reach through
easier money markets. large orders, re-
Stunning mills, expanding employment and
larger distribution, to the results which
make still greater and lasting gain posi-
BILE. Such gradual and steady Improvement
has been in progress for more than two
months. The output of pig iron has gained
il.6 per cent. since October l. The output
Of coke has increased 1871 per cent. since
October l. Sales of wool have become
large Money markets feel a steady in
crease in demand for commercial and man
ufacturing loans. Additional works have
gone into operation each week in January,
and the working force is larger than g [ any
other time for six months. The gain may
be ascribed to the deliberate Judgment of
the ablest and most prudent men in busi-
ness.
Failures for the week have been 455 in
The United States, against 1876 last year. and
II in Canada. against 81 last year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
Sore OF The Reasons.

Milwaukee Telegraph There are
two reasons why it ha, been easy for
Wisconsin Republicans to give Horny
c. Payne an endorsement gor place
in the cabinet tho like Of which was
never before extended to man in
this state There arc other reasons.
but these two ton the story Ever
since 4 quarter OF a century ago. when
Mr. Payne organized Milwaukee Re
puhlicans and lea il transforming the
Democratic city 81 Milwaukee, with
is seven or eight thousand rock
rooted majority into Republican
stronghold one that has ga occasions
rolled lip ZEN thousand majority tor
Republican candidates and policies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
Sherman For. The State Portfolio.

Senator John.Shcrman Of Ohio aas
been chosen by Mr.. Mckinley for
secretary OF state. John Sherman
has been prominent figure IN Amer
lean politics for many years and his
record is able and clean. His selec-
ton viii give general satisfaction to
al! parties except perhaps believers
in fiat money. Senator Sherman has
always been stalwart exponent Of
sound money and the maintenance Of
an unimpaired national credit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

feat to the prominence OF some Of his
near friends in the LaFoIlettee wing
Of the party. We believe, withal.
that Jones was in large degree in
different to his election to the place.
He certainly gave the writer that i'm
preston in talking with him short
time ago. His prediction was more
for the floor than the stand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
Three children Drowned.

Leominster, Mass, Jan. lo.--Saturday
afternoon while eight or nine children
were sliding on thin ice in the Nashua
river at North Leominster. one of them
broke through and the others went to
the rescue. The ice gave way and all
were thrown into the water. Johnnie
Connaughton, aged 10; Annie Rouisse,
aged 10. and Gertrude Crowley, aged
nine, were drowned. The others were
rescued with difficulty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
MANY PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Approximate Time Given for Their Com
pIeIso1.

Approximate Time Given for Their Com
pIetsoa.
Washington. Jan. l6.-Postmasier-
General Wilson has been informed by
Secretary Carlisle that the following
post office buildings now in course of
erection will be completed approx
Inately at the lime herein given:
Detroit, Mich, June so, 1897 Madison.
ind. August 81, 1897; Richmond. Ky. June
30. 1897; Sioux City. Ia. February IS. 1897:
Washington. d. c., June so. 1897: Allegheny.
Pa. October 81, 1897; Beaver Falls. Pa.
July 81. 1925 Kansas City. Mo-. June 30.
1898: Milwaukee. Wis. June so, 1898; Omaha.
Neb., December 81. 1897: Pueblo. Col. April
50, 1898; Racine, Wis, August 81. 1897; St
Paul Mimi, June 80. 1895; Saginaw. Mich.
January 81, 1898: South Bend Ind. Novem-
Der 30. 1897. Youngstown, o.. August u. 1897.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

Southwestern Wisconsin Buck
stan Of Oshkosh vi, elected Speaker
of The Assembly upon its organization
this week This was contrary Is tho
popular expectation From.a,geneuG
reading 81 the papers Of the state
during the last,week or two enc could
but eet THO idea that the chances ior
the election ofW \. Jonr of,Mncra-
point were better than those ST ans
other candidate Those fellow from
the North from Oshkosh are indeed
terrible. W. confess tbat we hay,
the suspicion Thar Jones owe- his az
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
Married

At CaSsyile Jan ,, by John Dixon, Mr.
Myrou Romig to Miss Grace Curtice
At Plattevlle. Dec, IS BY A. W Hastings
Mr.. Jesse Blackburn TO Miss Ella Leary
At Feuuimore, Jan - By Alva LOOMS
Mr.. Edward Jones to Miss Olive Blundell
At Fennimore. Jan 10. by A. Albers Mr..
Owen Dolan and Miss Catharina walseh
At cuba city Jan. 49, by jas Bergen Mr.
Arthur Doyle 10 Miss Mary Keliner
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

he has been an acknowledged leader
in the party and in every state aud
national campaign since then has
been 4 tower Of strength in bringing
about Republican triumphs Some
years he has stood at the head OF the
state central committee and some as
secretary, anu in all such years he
was the leader in name as well as in
fact. One great source Of his strength
was the enthusiasm with which the
al mics Of workers followed him as
leader. In all Of these years OF active
and successful political work 1t could
not be otherwise than that be had
been OF invaluable aid to hundreds Of
men in the party. men who through
his leadership had been elected or app
pointed to offices, the Legislature,
Congress and places among the state
officers This army Of representative
Republicans has not forgotten She
help Mr. PAYNE had been To them
when they needed help AMI almost
without exception they are urging
his election to cabinet position
Republican editors, always close OBJ
servers, know of his talent and sue
cess as a leader. and for long term
Of years have stood by him in his
political battles, have a warm side
for him now hat he seeks a place in
the cabinet and have given him his
best support. Thus have we given
one Of the reasons for the strong sup
port accorded Mr.. Payne. This is
another one: = As stated in this paper
a few weeks ago, 'sNo one doubts that
Mr.. Payne has the ability and has had
the experience to render him most
efficient and popular postmaster gen
eral.n In the long list OF names men
toned for the cabinet it must be con-
coded that there has not been man
mentioned who compares with Mr..
Payne in equipment for such an ed
ministration Of the postollicc depart
ment as it needs Add to these two
reasons the fact that for years he has
been member OF the Republican Ma
tional committee, and that last year
he was a member Of the executive
committee, and was Mark Hanna
strong right arm in managing the
campaign and enough is known TO
make plain why so powerful push
is behind Henry c. Payne for the cabi-
net; why the thousands of active aud
powerful members Of the party who
have held office are for him; why the
press is so urgent why the electors
petition for his appointment; why
nearly all OF the Republican members
of the state Legislature do the same
thing; why leading papers OF the
country, in making cabinet states,
never leave out his name and why
shrewd politicians in every state are
using their influence for him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

Ex-Governor Hoard is being largely
endorsed at Farmers Institutes for
secretary 81 auiealture Hoard IS
talented man aud would make a
splendid cabinet ellicer Il is reason
ably certain. her that i Wiscon-
sin is houored nlacc III Mckinley 5
cabinet it will 10 IA the appointment
q II. 6. Payne Is postmaster general.
Activity On the pmt III Mir Hoard's
friends may possibly defeat Mr.. PAYNE
aud keep from Wisconsin the honor Of
aoabinei position. il cannot DO more
than that. Such 4 course not wise.
II viii impair tho strength 81 our
party in the state and result injurious
~ to the politicians engaged
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

London, jan IS.-The Daily Mail dis
patch from Vienna says that startling
rumors are current that the car and
c7arina are suffering from indications
OF poisoning. but the only ground for
them seems to b. hat extensive changes
recently have + IN made IN the kitchen
OF THE winter palace
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

Alton, H., Jan. 14.-Cornehus Her
rington and John Richardson. two
fashily dressed young colored men.
were arrested here Wednesday night
for passing spurious tive-dolar gold
pieces. They were caught in the act
and were thought 10 belong 10 Sne gang
recently operating in ST. Louis Both
hail from that city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

The semi-centennial project is dead,
apparently. The proposed enterprise
was poorly managed from the start.
but perhaps it Is just As well The
people of the state are IN no humor to
expend large sums OF money on an eN-
position Of doubtful propriety or
value e any one except the people Of
Milwaukee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

The Republicans Of Milwaukee coun-
ty have declared for a non-partisan
judiciary and will hold no conventions
to nominate candidates for Judges of
the Supreme and County courts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

a new word "gabfest has been
coined TO describe such an occasion
Of ,peeehmaking as that at the Jack
son celebration in Chicago recently.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
BIC CONCERNS III Trouhle.

Cincinnati. Jan. 1s.-The Wheeling,
Lake Erie & Pittsburgh Coal company
tailed for 81 ,056.0o0 and the Wheeling 4
Lake Erie Railway company Went into
the hands Of receivers with liabilities
OF S3S0. 600
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

1t is believed that Mark Hanna viii
succeed John sherman as senator
from Ohio.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

Atkinson, kan, Jan. ls.-Mules BY
the car Dad are being shipped FROM
southern Kansas TO New York, from
there to be transported TO Reagan
Bros. contractors at Johannes burg,
South Africa The mules are extra
large animals. averaging about l,225
rounds
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

When the possessor OF genius and
industry forges TO the front in poll
tics. envtous mediocrity is prone to
pursue with jealous jibes Of .'boss, :
"boodle" and 'ringster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

I,uguy, Tenn, Jan 1s.-Ben jamin L.
Davis, proprietor OF the Tabbavd inn
lore, cut his Wife's throat with a razor
end then shot himself to death He was
crazy from cigarette smoking.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

On the question of preference for
cabinet member from Wisconsin
our presidential electors stood at the
time Of their official meeting: for
Payne 10, for Hoard lnon-committal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

A plan now proposed is to have q
historical and literary celebration OF
the states semi-centenniol anniver-
sary at the capital That is more
sensible than an exposition, hanging
gardens, fat stock show or poodle dog
exhibition. 1t viii be good thin
for us to remember, once in fifty years
at least, that there is an intellectual
and ethical side to life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

Through the courtesy of the secre-
tary Of the semi-oentennial celebration
Chat was TO be) We have a nice cut of
certain Hanging Gardens that We
would be pleased to lend to anyone
having use for AN article OF that kind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

Toronto Ont. Jan. l5.--.Iake Gaudaur
has accepted the challenge of Edward
Hanian TO row any man IN the world,
and has made deposit OF $500 forfeit
lie StipulatcS that The race shail be for
at least S3,o0A and be rowed either in
England Or Canada
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
-. slxleen Nc.

DsniSon. Tex, Jan. I5.-Thomas
Lowe, aged 20, Of Denison, Tex, con
fessed having Ie wives, al living, and
10 children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
CHILDREN BURNED.
Fifteen Inmates of a Texas Orphans
Home Lose Their Lives.
A Search of the Ruins DiscIoses the
Charred Remains of the Luckless
Little Ones-Several Others
Badly Injured.

Dallas, Tex. Jan. 1s.-Fifteen little
girls and boys are dead as a result OF
Friday nights fire at the Buckner
orphan home and nine others are Sc
yiOlsly burned and crushed. Three OF
the injured. it is thought. cannot re-
cover.
The fullness of the holocaust was not
discovered and fully realized until Sat
urday. The fire, which began about ten
O'Clock Friday night and ragged until
the boys dormitory was destroyed, did
not cool enough for search for bodies
il the ashes until early Saturday morn
ing At that time it was thought that
only FIVE children had been burned 70
death. When the ashes had cooled
enough to admit of a search scores of
sympathizing friends and neighbore be-
pan the sad task of finding the bodies
CT the five who it was known had per-
ished. The search had hardly been iu-
stituted when the terrible truth that
there were more than five bodies in the
ashes appeared. The search continued
until dawn. when Is bodies had been
found.
All the dead except one were buried
Saturday evening in the cemetery
home. Rev. Mr.. Bucl1ner, manager of
the home, officiated. The home ply
Eicians are in attendance on the injured.
All the farmers in the vicinity turned
out and assisted in making collins, dig
ging graves and burying the victims.
There We're lat boys and more than 100
girls in the home. All are accounted
for.