Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
es them all a Happy New Year and

es them all Happy New Year and
another surprise party soon.
Miss Emma Wardle is home from
St. Louis. spending the holidays with
her parents.
Mrs. NJ. F. Shea is suffering with
an attack of la grippe.
| Mrs. James Thomas is also on the
sick list.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Coad,
son. Mrs. Coad Is very i'll with
pneumonia.
A very pleasant party was given in
honor OF the Goth anniversary OF
Grandma Hartman's birthday, only
near friends and relatives being pres.
ent. A very enjoyable time was re-
| ported. ''Topsy" wishes Mrs. Hart
man many happy returns of the day.
Another delightful time was the hop
young gentlemen. A large crowd was
in attendance from Ironton and trippe6
the light fantastic until four A. NJ.
Although our town was very dull in
work it did not discourage St. Nicho-
las. He visited the churches with
abundance of presents. The good M.
E. people represented Santa by chin
ney of boxes of candy which were dis
tributed among the children. The
little ones received the presents with
becoming smiles and thanks.
We think some of those hoodlums
that do not know when they are in a
house of worship or in a circus ring.
should be shown the door or made to
understand where they are.
The Catholic school, which Is under
the skilful training of Mother Blauch
of the Arcadia Ursuline Academy, held
their Christmas Sunday afternoon.
Long before the appointed time for
doors to be opened, the church yard
vas filed with men, women and chill
dren, eager to gain admittance. At
2:30 the bell pealed out and the chill
dren fell in ranks and marched to the
church where they beheld large tree
burdened with gifts for 60 scholars.
The sweet notes of the organ were
then heard, and 63 voices sang the
hymn, What lovely infant can this
be?" with deserved credit to both or
ganist and children, after which the
teacher asked many questions about
the day which were answered prompt
ly and distinctly by the school. Then
II of the smallest boys recited Christ
mas Day." then another very sweet
hymn by the school, after which Rev.
Father Wernert addressed the chill
dren. A distribution of presents to
the smiling children followed. Much
credit is due to the Sister for her eff
forts to make the day one of pleasure
for her school.
Miss Lannie Golden of St. Louis is
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Smith; al
so, Master Russell A. Smith of Upper
Alton. Ills, is spending the holidays
with his parents.
Miss Mary Myers of Ironton and Mr..
and Mrs. Myers of Illinois. are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Hitzman.
Miss Matte Mason visited St. Louis
last week.
Mrs. Lindsay is in st. Louis.
Dear little Willie, youngest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Smith, died at his
home December Sd. All that loving
hands could do was done, but to no
avail. The funeral occurred Sunday,
December 9th. The little casket was
borne by six small boys to the Catho-
lie church, where very eloquent SER
mon was preached by Rev. Father
Wernert of Arcadia. Thence to Mid
dlebrook Cemetery, where the little
body was inferred. A large concourse
of sorrowing friends followed the re-
mains to the last resting-place. The
family has the heartfelt sympathy of
the community. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
wish to thank the many friends for
their kindness during their time of
trial and affection. TOPSY.