Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-06-02

wonderfully Improved the appearance
of that edifice.
The REGISTER is indebted to Sam c
Jones of Arcadia for bouquet of th
loVeliest roses we have seen this seas
on.
w. II. Thomas, of Ironton, is in thi
nelghborhood in the interest of hi
patent fence making machine.-Potos
Journal.
| Friend Gross has had his dwelling
re-touched and painted, and it look.
as fresh and pretty as a garden of new
blown roses.
Frof. Wilkinson and his pupils spen
Monday fishing on the St. Franci.
river. The crowd reports a most en-
joyable time.
Iron county has furnished a contin
gent of half-a-dozen men to the war
and in case of second call will con.
tribute her full quota
Judge Emerson gives notice thai
Sylvan Lake grounds will hereafter
not be open to any visitors on Sundays.
| AAA~A~A OO4- OuLG l. 1890.
Regular meeting of Star of the West
Lodge, No. 1913. A. +. & A. NJ, Satur-
day night. Election of officers and
other important business to be trans
acted.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gay.
Monday May 30. 1898, boy. The
REGISTER congratulates the happy
parents and is pleased to note that ''all
are doing we'll"
A sewing class for girls has been or
gained in connection with st. Paul's
Sunday School, and is to be known as
the Guild of st. Agnes. with meetings
every Saturday afternoon at the homes
of the members.
All are cordially invited to attend
the Entertainment and Ice-Cream So
cial, on Friday, June 10Th, at the Eall,
to be given by the Ladies' Aid Society
of the Second Baptist church, Belle
view, Mo. Abundance, 1Oc.
The Simpson property, near Arcadia,
is this week advertised to be sold by
Sheriff O'Neal under deed of trust
Sale to take place on Saturday. June
25th. 1t is very desirable property
and ought to bring handsome sum.
A reduction has been made in the
express rate from here to St. Louis.
The rate is now IS cents per hundred
pounds; the former rate was 81. The
reduction, it is unnecessary to state, is
very acceptable to the general public.
John B. Hampton this week an
nounces himself candidate for Pro-
bate Judge. Mr.. Hampton is we'll
known to all the people of the county,
has had considerable legal experience.
and may be safely left to the good
judgment of his constituents.
The Convention of the Episcopal
Church of Missouri held last week in
st. Louis was attended by Rev. A.
Britain. Judge Emerson, who had
been appointed the Lay Delegate from
ST. Paul's church, was prevented at
the last moment from attending by
sickness.
H. NJ. Collins, Ironton's up-to-date
and accommodating liveryman, wishes
to call the attention of the public to
the fact that he has the best and most
complete assortment of rigs to be found
in any stable in the Southeast. He
promises first-class service in every
particular.
Little Irene Marshall celebrated her
fifth birthday last Saturday by giving
a party to her little friends. There
were fifty or more of guests present
and all enjoyed the occasion immense
ly. Miss Irene thoughtfully remem-
bered the REGISTER with a plate of
most delicious cake.
The members of the G. A. r. and
their families observed Decoration Day
by visiting the cemeteries in the Val
ley and strewing flowers on the graves
of the comrades who have joined the
silent majority. 1t is a beautiful GUS
tom, and the observation of Decoration
Day should become more general.
Although he now has no contestant
in the race for State Senator, Mr.. Far
ris says he intends to do all he can
toward making the convention which |
meets here July 26th, an enthusiastic
one. He will bring full delegation |
from Crawford county, and a brass |
band to make music for the boys"
Following are the signal service
readings at this point for the week |
ending May 31st, showing the highest
and lowest temperature recorded each |
day: May 25th, So, So; 26th, IS, 40;
9th, Sc, So; 2Sth, IS, 60; goth, sc, 60; |
3Oth, II, go; 31st. 80, 40. Rainfall, |
1.16. w. II. DELANO, Observer.
The REGISTER this week publishes |
the announcement of Samuel Crocker
as candidate for County Judge of the
Western District Mr.. Crocker is a
loyal Democrat and good citizen and
is we'll qualified to discharge the duties |
of The office he seeks. He has a host
of friends and will undoubtedly poll a |
good vote.
In this issue of the REGISTER will he |
found the announcement of r. W. Will
liams as candidate for Sheriff Of Iron
county. He is a well-known citizen of
Iron township, and should he be sue
cessful in his aspirations there is no
question but that he would make a
splendid official. His claims are en-
titled to careful and thoughtful consid-
Grafton.
Memorial services we're held at the
NJ, Z. Church in this city last Sunday
at | | o'clock a II nndar tho auSDioaS