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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-12

boys and Indians have never beer
able to entirely extermiuate them.
My friend told me how they used to
catch them. They would sight herd
and start in after them. They would
ride one pony down. change for fresh
one, and keep the herd on a run in
this way for perhaps four days and
nights. They would then be so nearly
run down the men could round them
up and run them into big corral built
for that purpose. The men would
then lasso what they wanted out OF
the herd; but he says they were never
much good, for by the time they were
caught they were almost broken down.
Occasionally, when there were young
colts and their mothers in the herd,
the horses would stand their ground
and fight; then the men would have to
do the running the other way.
As am near the Mormon country
will relate few incidents concerning
the great Mormon leader, his city. and
enormous family, as it has been related
to me. Salt Lake is said to be the
finest city in the world, not becauss OF
its size, but the finest in costly build
ings and streets. These are laid with
white marble, with a small stream OF
water flowing on every side. The
streets are scrubbed every morning,
leaving them nice and white for those
who may travel over them through
the day. The buildings are made OF
marble of a gray color. The great
Mormon Temple is built of solid marble
of this color from the ground to the
top of its lofty dome. 1t took twenty
years to complete this great church.
1t is said of Brigham Young that six
teen of his children were born the
same day; however, he did not know
all of them after they were old enough
to 60 out on the streets. He was
walking along one day when a little
boy of five years came up beside him.
Brigham kindly patted the little fellow
on the head and says, ''My lad, what
is your fathers name?" The boy re-
piled, ''They say his name is Brigham
Young Ii is not stated whether Rev.
Young claimed him there as his only
son or not.
AS gentleman l beg to retire from
further discussion of the Indian ques-
ton, for my firm belief is, generally
speaking, he will always be the half
civilized, revengeful creature he now
is, no difference how much the govern
ment and missionaries may do for him,
and | do not think God ever intended
he should hold this beautiful United
States in enc unbroken wilderness to
hunt and roam over in undisturbed
idleness. However, it is my ardent
wish that he would become more civil
lied, for a general uprising of the
Sioux threatens the West should the
soldiers all have to leave for Cuban
ports.
With kind adieu to the many read
ers and our good Editor, l will retire.
w. L. MOORE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-12
Temperance Notes.

In these days of war
and the excitement that
necessarily attends such
events, let us not loose
sight of the fact that
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-12
Cuba Libre.

ITO be sung air of Marching Through Georgia'O
Come and join the chorus, boys, Wen sing a
rousing song;
Sing it with a spirit that will stir both old
and young;
Sing it as it ought to ring from ev'ry heart
and tongue,
While we are marching to Cuba!
CHORUS.
Cuba. Cuba! The Spaniards now shall fee.
Cuba! Cuba. Our flag shall set you free.
Yes, we'll sound the chorus from the noun
tains to the sea,
While we are marching to Cuba.
Three years they now have thinned your
ranks with hunger and with sword;
From many child's and mothers heart, the
crimson blood has flowed;
-Four hundred thousand innocents are sleep
ing meath the sod,
While we are marching to Cuba!
When we think of what they've done to our
own ship, the Maine,
We cry for Intervention, and from war Wen
not refrain;
But now declare that, with our help, your
freedom you shall gain,
While we are marching through Cuba.
Our armies now are on the march, our ships
upon the sea;
And many prizes they will take around our
southern Key;
Moro Castle soon will fall, and Cuba will be
free,
While we are marching through Cuba!
April 30, 1898. FRED CUREToN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-12
Farm For Sale.

154 acres of land; 80 acres under
fence-part wire and balance rails. and
balance rails, and good dwelling
houses on farm. Good stables. good
granary, blacksmith shop and tools,
two good cribs; good young orchard,
and rake and mower. ii miles east of
Cross Roads. Price, $500, half down
and time on balance.
Also, one Traction Engine and sep
arator, and a new clover-huller-al in
good shape. Price $1,000. Apply at
my place. K. A. BORING.
Belleview, Mo-, April 6, 1898.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-12

O"S
there is an enemy within our gates,
that is as dangerous foe as the Span
ish army, and one more to be feared.
King Alcohol and his minions are still
marching on in their warfare against
humanity and the right. The blood of
their victims cry aloud for vengeance
as loudly now, as in times of peace,
and the wall of the widow aud orphan
is heard the same to-day as yesterday.
Temperance advocates, to arms, and
let not patriotism blind you to the fact,
that intemperence is as strong force
now, as in the past.
The motto of the w. c. T. U. is ''For
God and Home, and Native Land" and
in these patriotic times, we are Willing
to add "Cuba Libre' But even these
notices do not let us forget that our
battle cry is in addition to these, .Des-
truction to liquor traffic.
Mrs. Clara C. Hoffman, President of
the Missouri w. c. T. u, will be in
the Valley the second week in June,
and will lecture two nights. Much
good is expected from her work while
here. DAISY LEMON WAMsLEY,
Pres. 18th District
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-12

*The circular is an endorsement of Judg
Marshall by labor organiz ED.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
Big Dinners and Funerals.

One of our exchanges is of the
opinion 1t is high time the custom of
having a big dinner at funerals, be
abolished. The practice is a great
deal more common in the country
districts than anywhere else. The
arrangements are usually made so as
to have the services and interment
over by noon, and from then on, till
very often late in the evening, feasting
continues, and it is really regarded by
the people who believe IN this sort of
thing, to be an expression of hospi-
tality, which even death cannot over
shadow.
Just what led to the adoption of
this usage at funerals, is not known,
but it can be said in truth that there
are times when farmer will lay out
hundreds of dollars for a funeral
dinner. at which several hundred peo-
pie will be fed, great majority Of the
number being present not out of re-
spect for the dead, but for the pur-
pose of getting a good, square meal.
In the preparation of these great
feasts, or barbecues, as we may call
them, in the country, the nelghbors
are very willing to assist. There is
a big slaughter of poultry, pies and
cakes are baked by the hundreds, and
the grocery bill of the bereaved fam
lily is larger than it usually is for sew
eral months at time.
The many abuses of this feasting
custom require a reform. In our
opinion it is high time to call halt
it is going beyond the limit of reason
and in its practice the solemnity of a
funeral is entirely lost sight of.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17

public official without fault or failure
in his attention 20 his duties, yet with
a kindness and courtesy which made
him to be appreciated and gathered to
him hosts of friends.
Devoted to his household, genial
with all, firm in integrity, and true in
friendship, his departure leaves va
cancy at the hearthstone appreciated
best by those who knew his many good
qualities, and deprlves the community
of the services or useful man.
1t is directed that a record hereof
be made on the minutes of the associa-
ton and certified to the Court to be
entered among its records, and copy
hereof be delivered to the family.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
Return Judges Meet.

The return Judges of this Senator
ial District met in Danville on Tues
day, the four counties being repre-
.sented as follows: Montour, H. c.
Blue; Columbia, Clinton Herring;
Lycoming, Robert Russell; Sullivan,
Chester Stcck. The vote of the dis
trict gives Culver Io,o32 and Coch-
ran I6, 35S or majority of 6,326.
The judicial return judges also
met in Danville Tuesday, w. L.
Sidler representing Montour county
and William Mutchler, Columbia.
The vote for Scarlet is 5,27S, for Lit
tie $3.50, which gives the latter a
majority of 67S.
The return judges of the seven-
teenth congressional district met at
the Court House in Sunbury on
Tuesday but were compelled to adj
journ on account of the law govern
ing the soldiers vote. The Judges
were: P. A. Mahon, Northumber-
land county, F. H. Farrell, Sullivan
county, ]. c. Peifer, Montour
county, D. R. Coffman, Columbia
, county.
The official vote outside of the
soldiers vote as handed in by the
congressional return judges is as
follows: Columbia Cor. K.
Polk, 4761; w. H. Woodin 1884; j.
M. Caldwell 369. Montour CO.
R. K. Polk 2oe6; w. H. Woodir
oo3; J. M. Caldwell 27. Northunl'
berland Cor. K. Polk 6oII; w,
H. Woodin 67o4; ]. M. Caldwell
III. Sullivan Cor. K. Polk
1909; w. H. Woodin 1908; ]. M
| Caldwell %.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
THANKSGIVING DAY.

In accordance with a time -hon-
ored custom, and pursuant to the
proclamation of the President of
the President of the United States,
1, Daniel H. Hastings, Governor
of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
vania, do hereby designate and set
apart Thursday, November 24th,
1898, as the annual day of Thanks
giving, to be observed by the citi-
zens of this Commonwealth.
Not since the war, which threat
ened the destruction of the Union,
and which brought peace to re-
united country, have the people oi
Pennsylvania, and of the country,
had so great cause for giving
thanks to Almighty God, upon
whose favor the happiness and true
greatness of Our people must al
ways depend.
Prosperity has reigned within oul
borders, but the peace of our coun
try, which has continued for thire
Of a century, has been interrupted
by war, made necessary in the cause
of humanity and in the interest oi
the peace of the world for the
years that are to come.
The patriotism OF our entire peo-
pie has been made prominent by
the events that have transpirec
within the last six months has
given new strength to Our govern
ment and has added much to the
love we have for our country.
The horrors of war cannot b.
palliated, and the losses that we
have sustained we know have
brought sorrow to a number o
homes in our State, yet we should
all be thankful for the results tina
have been accomplished.
To this end let our usual place.
of worship be attended by the citi
zens of our Commonwealth on thi
day set apart for thanksgiving ant
prayer, and let us renew our devo
ton to our country's best interests
and render thanks to Him to whom
we owe every blessing.
DANIEL H. HASTINGS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17

A very sad and sudden death oc-
Cured at the home of Augustus
Traub on Susquehanna avenue, Sun-
day night at Io:45 o'clock. Mrs,
Barbara Billig, of Numidia, being
called to her long home. Mrs. Billig
was an aunt of Mrs. Traub and came
here OH visit last Tuesday. She
complained of not feeling we'll but
her condition was not considered
serious. Inflammation of the bowels
was the cause ofdeath. The deceas-
ed was aged 81 years, II months
and 8 days. The remains will be
taken to Numidia Tuesday morning.
The funeral service will be held
there Thursday.-Sunbury Daily
Mrs. Billig, was an aunt of our
townsman Charles Reice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
Killed Himself on H,s Mothers Grave.

Another pathetic chapter in the
events which have startled the city
of Allegheny, for the past year,
occurred on Tuesday, when Ed
ward Beilstein killed himself on
his mothers grave. The family
tragedies have been as follows
About a year ago Mr.. Beilstein
died suddenly, while at the break
fast table. This caused his daugh-
ter to grieve, and short time ago
she killed her mother. The grief
was too great, and David Reech, a
relative, who lived with the family,
got UP one morning and ended his
existence by throwing himself i'll
front of Pennsylvania train. And
now it is feared that the sons act
may cause the death of his wife,
who is completely prostrated. No
more startling series of fatalities
have ever been recorded.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
A PROSPEROUS FIRM.

For number of years past the
firm of Meyer Brothers has been
one of the leading houses in the
business of Bloomsbury. 1t consists
of L. N. Meyer, J. L. Meyer and
w. S. Meyer. They began in a
modest way in the building where
their father had conducted a drug
store for many years, on Market
Square, where the handsome resi-
dence of J. L. Meyer now stands.
By careful business methods, and by
their energy and push their trade
increased rapidly, and they purchas-
ed the old City Hotel OH the corner
of Main and Center streets, rebuild
ing and enlarging it, fitting UP one
side of it as the finest retail drug
store in central Pennsylvania, and
the other side for their extensive
wholesale department. Their trade
has continued to grow until this
large building became too small,
and last summer a three story addi-
ton was erected in the rear. The
building has been painted white,
and is the most imposing business
house in the town. The new part
contains a paint room with cement
floor, a glass room where an i'm
mense stock of all kinds of glass is
stored, general storage rooms, fire
proof vault, and a private Office that
is beauty. This is finished in
hard wood including the floor, and
has a metal ceiling. 1t is handsome
ly furnished with rolling top desks,
and oak chairs, with toilet room
adjoining. Altogether it is one of
the neatest Offices we have ever
seen.
Meyer Brothers have not confined
their energies entirely to their own
business. They have been identifi-
ed with nearly all the new indus
tries of the town, to which they
have not only contributed of their
means, but have also given the
benefit of their Judgment and exc
perience.
They are progressive citizens who
have the good of the community at
heart, and have done all in their
power to promote it. Their great
establishment is known all over
eastern Pennsylvania, and is a
monument to their energy and in
tegrity as business men. Such firms
are an honor and a benefit to any
community.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL.

The Bloomsbury Town Council
held its regular monthly meeting in
the Town Hall Thursday evening.
Several interesting subjects were dis
cussed. Promptly at eight o'clock
President Holmes raped for order,
and instructed the Secretary to call
the roll. The following members were
present: Rishton, Blue, Hartman
and Demaree.
Complaint was made about Thomas
Dollman's pavement. The matter
was referred to the Street Committee.
If it is in dangerous condition, the
pavement will be torn up and filled in
with ashes.
The Street Committee was instruct.
ed to look after the crossing at An
thony Alley, and put 1t in proper con-
dltion.
F. B. Hartman is authorized to see
to the painting of the electric light
poles.
The Street Committee is directed
to look after the roller and crusher, to
see that they are properly protected.
Gutter on Iron and First streets near
John Cadman's complained of. Re-
ferred to Street Committee.
The d. l.. & w. R. r. Co., is to
be notified to put in crossing at Sixth
and Catharine streets within 20 days.
The Company is also to be notified of
the opening of Locust street.
The material for the Rescue Hose
Co. is to be purchased and same left
at hose house for inspection at any
time.
Building permits were granted to
w. U. Jury for house on Market
street, M. M. Hartzell house on East
Fourth street, Sarah A. Reilly house
on Centre street, F. H. jenkins house
on w. Fifth street, WIN. Ferguson
house on Tenth street, VIM. Ferguson
house on Ninth street.
Bill of Mrs. Jones of Sac for sand
referred 10 Committee on Highways
to adjust same.
The following resolution was adopt
ed:
Resolaed, That each of the Fire
Companies of Bloomsbury be directed
to appoint a committee of three to
confer with the Fire Committee of
Council to provide ways and means of
appointing or electing chief and as
sistant chief of the Fire Department.
Bill of Mcgee Carpet Works referr-
ed to Committee on Highways.
]. G.. Harman for Mr.. Ratti asks
Council to change the course of the
stream of water in Sterner alley. He
proposes to pay the cost of same, the
amount to be deducted from his taxes
from year to year. The request was
granted.
Pavement of R. T. Smith on West
Third street referred to Commissioner
of Highways with power to act.
Pavement of l. Roadarmel reported
in bad condition. Secretary directed
to notify him to lay pavement within
20 days. James Dewitt also notified
to fix his pavement, and likewise John
Lewis.
No further business, adjourned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
C.R. Cox, Poor Director, accom-

c. R. Cox, Poor Director, accom-
panied by DR.. Honora Robbins,
went to Snyder county last Wednes-
day to take Mrs. T. A. Shortess
(late of Jamison City,, who had be-
come insane since removing, to the
asylum. She could not be admitted
at Danville as they already had 524
female patients and only 400 beds.
Mrs. Shortess was then taken to
Harrisburg. Mr.. Cox left Wednes-
day noon and returned Thursday
night.-Millville Tablet
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17

George R. Getkins was placed in
Jail on Saturday, for stealing money
from his father. The amount he took
was not SO very much-only one dol
lar-but it is stealing Just the same.
His home is at Catawissa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
Paper Free for One Month.

THE COLUMBIAN will be sent free
to any person in tine county, on re-
ceipt of the name and address on
postal. Don't be afraid to ask for it.
You will get it only four weeks, unless
ordered to be continued.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
William A Mari, Esq, of Ashland

William A Mari, Esq, of Ashland,
was elected Judge of Schuylkfll
county, at the recent election. He
is well known in this county, where
he has frequently practiced before the
Court, and his ability as Lawyer and
his worth as man, are highly appre-
ciated by his many friends here. That
he will make an able, impartial and
fearless Judge, no one who knows
him will doubt for a moment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17
Thanksgiving Service.

Thanksgiving services will be
held in the Lutheran church on the
day appointed for National Thanks
giving at go a. m. Preaching by
Rev. J. D. Smith of the Baptist
church. Everybody invited and
urged to come. Collection for Ben
evolent Work in this town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17

Senator ]. Henry Cochran, of Will
Transport, did a noble act the other
day. In collision on the street car
line of that city James B. Davis a mot
orman, was SO badly injured that it be-
came necessary to amputate one of his
legs. Before consenting to the opera
ton Davis requested that Senator
Cochran be sent for. The latter prompt
ly responded. The injured man ex-
pressed his anxiety and fear of facing
the world with but one leg, when the
Senator gave assurance: "Ben, you
have been good, faithful employee,
and these gentlemen here may witness
what l say, that as long as you live you
and your family shall never want"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17

Rev. B. c. Conner, who fell two
weeks ago sustaining several severe
bruises, is able to be up and about
again. We are glad to note this
Improvement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17

Improvements are still going on at
the Exchange Hotel. Now the halls
are being newly painted, and Robert
Mcbride has the work in hand.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17

This years Normal School Basket
Ball Team is said to be winner.
Several games have been scheduled.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-11-17

The floor in the Central Hotel Of
fee has been covered with llnoleum.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-10
GEESE CARRIED A MESSAGE
NelGhbors Who Have Trouble.
some Fowl.

Down in the Neck" two neighboring
households once dwelt in amity. They still
dwell there, but in amity no more. Let
them here respectively be called the Hold
kinses and the Podkinses for the very good
reason that those names are unknown among
the truck plantations. The Hodkinses IRE
keeping geese this year. The Podkinses are
not keeping geese-not if they know it. Now
the Hodkins geese acquired the habit, when
weary of disporting themselves in the big
DITCH" of resorting to the front lawn OF
the Podkins demesne. These invasions the
Podkinses resented. Their remonstrances
failed of effect. A condition of strained
relations ensued. Mrs. Podkins, kindly old
soul, said she didn't want ter git tn men
folks a-scrappin' and a-mixin' things up
over a passed. O geese" So she organized
= board of strategy, consisting OF herself.
her daughter Sis" and her boy Joe The
result Of their deliberations and certain
preparations where figured needle and
thread, some grains of corn and some bits
of cardboard, became evident next morning.
The Hodkins geese appeared as usual, but
returned home quickly, squawking so nois
lily as to bring the Hodkinses in body to
the front door; What they saw ,Paralyzed
them. Descending from each fowls bill was
q bit of thread, the inner end anchored
to grain of corn in the birds interior de-
partment, while to the other end of the
string was attached a card bearing this in
scirption: "Plese Kepe Yur Durn Ole Coos
20 Home" The Hodkins water fowl are
now reconcentrados upon the Hodkins
home ranch.-Philadelphia Record.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-12-10
wasp and nee sti.ss.

J. +. d. Donnelly is the authority for
the statement that cocaine is = rem
eGy for wasp or bee stings. 1t acts not
only as temporary local anaesthe tic,
but apparently has the power of de-
stroying the poison of the sting. Mr..
Donnelly relates that he happened 10
have some sixteenth-grain cocsine
tabloid< for hypodermic injection
when lady was badly stung by wasp.
Such stings ordinarily had a great ef-
feet on her, not only producing very
large ana painful swelling, but max
ing her feel more or less uEwell for
two or three days. One tabloid, dis
solved in few drops Of water, and
applied with the finger at once, al
most removed the pain: second. ap-
piled an hour or two afterward, com.
pleted he cure. In other cases the
remedy was equally effective, and it
is proved advisable to keep small bot
tie OF strong solution of cocaine ready
for use. 1t should, of course, he ap
piled ps soon as possible, but it is
known 10 have given relief il applied
even up TO seven or eight hours of:er
the stin..-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.