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Iron County register., 1899-02-23
Death of Thos. Fl. Moore.
From Poplar Blu6 Cnizen.l

From Poplar Bluff Citizen-)
Thomas II. Moore breathed his last
at his residence in this city this morn
ing at ESQ o'clock. Deceased had been
ii for more than two years. and with
The hope that q change OF climate
might be beneficial, moved 10 Califor-
MIA in August, 1896
Thomas Fl. Moore vas born in Gale
doBia. Washington county. No. on
Sept 1st. 1S47. and for more than 20
years had been q resident of Butler
county He was Joined TO Miss Jennie
Harvey in wedlock at Ironton. ia
March. 1850. Mrs. Moore and four
children survive
Before moving 10 Poplar Bluff de-
ceased was q salesman for two mercan-
tile houses For nearly three years he
clerked in W F. Meals general store
in this city. and afterxard formed
co-partnership with him. which was
severed in 1887, aud soon afteFward he
and his three brothers-in-las. Messrs-
Dewitt. Warren and Thomas Harvey
joined him IN the mercantile busI-
ness. the firm being styled T. a. Moore
& Co This firm did q successful busi-
ness until 1896. when they sold out TO
Lacks. Lilies & Co.. and Mr.. Moore and
family and Messss- Warren and Thos-
Harvey accompanied him 10 Santa
Clara, California. where they resided
until las. September. when they re-
turned TO Poplar Bluff.
Deceased was an active member of
the Methodist church In April, 1887.
he was elected mayor OF Poplar Bluf
over NJ E Shelton. by a very large
majority Again in 1886 he was ap-
pointed By Gov Stone collector of the
revenue of Butler county, rice Samuel
Lane He subsequently, resigned this
Office on account Of falling health. an3
James N Sutton was appointed in his
stead
Deceased was al excellent bushes
man. upright and honorable In all
dealings. and respected By ali who
knew him. He always took an active
part IN politics. but he never stopped
TO trickery nor questionable methods 10
accomplish his purpose He viii be
missed il this community. and missed
as few other men would be- The dis
ease was tuberculosis He leave q
a xife, and four children. Alice, Matte.
Harvey and Arthur. He las brother,
Robert Moore, and sister st Caledo-
MA. He also has two sisters In Cali
fornia Alice. the elder daughter. Is
attending school Al Oxford, Ohio.
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
BellevieW Briefs.

Ed. Reglster-Weathe- clear. Roads
very muddy
Rev. Lambert went to Fredericktown
Saturday to I'll an appointment on
Sunday So there we're no services al
Presbyterian church Sunday
Rev. DOherty went to Belgrade Sat
urday.
Mrs Atkinson went to Bismarck
Monday.
Mrs. Lille Webb and Miss Renee
hausen went to Black River Tuesday.
F. A. Mcfarland went to Belgrade
Sunday.
DR.. j. @ Adams went to sseelville
Saturday.
Stephen Bond went to Doe Run Sat
urday and returned Monday-
Ro0't Farmer was in town Sunday
buggy-rlding-
Geo. Van Mort has been working
the road in front of ". E Bells place
this week.
N Warren and wife visited Samuel
Wbaley on Sunday.
Andrew Carly visited his parents
Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. Thomas of Brunot visited his
sister. Miss Minnie Thomas, last week
al Alfred Hale's.
Mr. Moody of Bismarck visited
Thos- Wallen last week
Harry Wallen went TO Bismarck
Saturday, returning Sunday
Lewis Highley Is moving to Dent
county
W R. Read went TO Copper Bottom
Saturday
Rev. Ward of De Soto will preach al
First Baptist church Saturday night
and Sunday
Fl. l. Bell went 70 Brule last week.
Mr. Latham Of Edge Hill was in
town Sunday.
Emery Shelton of Piedmont passed
through town Monday going TO Cedar
Greek 10 visit his brother.
Mrs. Belle Lay and her son. Will,
are visiting relatives and friends in
this community this week
Mont Townsend of Belgrade was in
town Tuesday.
DR.. Winter. painless tooth extrae-
tor, Il now at j. ". Harral's.
Iron County register., 1899-02-23

Ed. Re9iSteT-As we have not hearl
from Lone Star" for some time.
thought I would send in a few item:
from this place. as our town Is of toe
much importance not 10 be represent
ed in one our best and most interest
ing home papers
Mr.. Wm Meade went 20 Granite
City Monday.
Mr.. j. Kerchner was in Ironton
Friday
Miss Agnes Smith returned from the
city last week
Mr. Fremont Boss was the guest OF
Mr. and Mrs r Trauernicht Sunday
Tony Snodgrass and James Burk re-
turned from Granite City last week
Miss Lille Gould went 20 ST. Louis
Tuesday.
Mr.. d. Sheahan of Doe Run spent
Sunday with his family at this place
Miss Katie kerwin, who has been
suffering with rheumatism for the past
two weeks. is some better at this writ
ing.
Mr. B. Murray spent day or two
of last week with relatives IN Arcadia
Miss Mary Murray. who has been
visiting Mrs B. Murray for several
weeks. returned 20 her home in Area
dis Friday
Mrs J. Dubacher visited friends in
Iron Mountain Tuesday
Mr.. Geo. Collier, who has had g po-
sition as locomotive engineer in Ar
kansas, Is home again.
-
from ST. Louis, where she has been for
some time past
a lecture will be delivered in the
NJ E church Saturday evening by
Rev NJ E Coen of Ironton.
Miss Maude Ferguson. who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Bonne
Terre and Pennington returned home
Sunday, accompanied By Mr.. J. E
Tolleson.
Mrs r Trauernicht has returned
from the hospital in ST Louis. where
she went for medical treatment. and
We are pleased to state she is improv-
ing.
August Schwab and Miss Nell Fair
child Of Ironton were il Grauiteville
Sunday.
Mr.. 7. Z Walsh. Mesdames Fl. Toll
leson and A. Sheahan. who have been
with the grip for the past
week, are conEalescent-
Messrs. Newm Farmer and J. n.
Hawkins we're in Graniteyille Sunday,
Of course.
Borp-To Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Moore.
on the 18th inst, q son.
Feb. %. 90 GTBRITAR
Iron County register., 1899-02-23

and gratifying TO the p. c.. because il
restored to him his confidence in hu-
man. in colored human nature The
poor colored boy had lost the half dol
lar which he was to return TO his bene-
factor, because of hole. great big
gaping rent, of which ne had previous
ly known nothing. in the pocket of his
trousers For hours he had hunted
and searched in the snow for the miss
ing coin but he could find it not; an
other lad helped him TO seek. but find
il they could not. and al last. from
sheer exhaustion. suffering from cold
and hunger, they reluctantly gave up
the search The p- c. was more than
satisfied with the explanation; he
didn't doubt its accuracy in the least.
but happening shortly afterwards TO
encounter the other lad, made some
remark to him about that awful search
in the snow for the missing coin. The
lad was nOn-plussed. didn't understand
aud couldn't imagine what the D. c.
was talking about a sudden light
dawped on the mind of the latter. He
bad been duped. confdenced. betray-
CA- NOTACA 70 . A4ASG- he Just a.
philanthropic as ever. but q heap
wiser man than he used to be, and no
longer considers that it is altogether
prejudice that attributes TO the de-
scendanfs of Ham some mighty on
sartin ways" In fact, We are assured.
that the next colored boy who applies
to that prominent citizen for assist
arce. will have to have an lrrefutsble
case If he receives any encouragement
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
In Memoriam.

ANNAPOLIS. No. Feb. 20. 1899.
Gentry T. kftchel. son Of Sylvester
and Mary E. kitchel after a long and
Wearisome illness departed this life
February 10th, at 9.25 A. NJ Aged
20 years. 4 months and % days. Pro-
fesseG a hope in Christ on the 5th Of
August 1896. attached himself TO the
Free-Will Baptist Church Of which he
was member al his death We laid
his remains 10 rest in the Annapolis
eemetry amidst sorrowing relatives and
friends He leaves a living testimony
behind that his reward Is the reward
OF the faithful O how cruel seems
the monitor death when he comes in
our homes ard claims our loved ones.
but, ah. remember Dow that through
death We lar OF mortality. but after
death We become the glorifed immor-
tails. and while the life that has ceased
has been full OF love and devotion.
may We follow the example and wear
q crown after our warfare Is fought
and life i over. Dear 5ereft friends.
lean on the everlasting arms for succor
God Is good. God Is mercifnl, God Is
love 4 FRIEND
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
From Clones.

Ed. RegEster-OEing to the extreme
II cold weather we have had durinE
the past three weeks. all outdoor .ors
has been practically at standstiu oui
here With the mercury down 10 8
degrees below zero. one did not sweat
very c0pi0usIy while .-doing up the
chores" God extremity is mans op-
portunity.." hence The hunters had g
picnic.
The writer killed his first turkey this
! winter In travelling through the
woods, il Is common thing 10 find q
| vast number of dead rabbits ard ouails
during the period OF nineteen days
which the ground vas covered with
SNOW Ii is believed By many that at
least nine-tenths of the quails and rab-
bite have actually starved to death.
Recently Jesse Shy. OF Black, visit
ed rs Jesse Is now al the Cape" at
tending school, and viii remain there
till June next
Peter Sumpter Is building himself a
neat dwelling house
$ E Holmes Is nov the possessor of
new Gay wagon
James Goggin Is our ..road boss" for
the ensuing year
Thos- McMahon viii attend the
Sumner Normal al Centreville. and
viii teach the young idea how TO shoot
next fall We wish you much success.
Thomas
Among those on the sick list are the
following: Mr. and Mrs. J. III. Latham.
Uncle" Geo. Sumpser and j. Raney
Patterson
Judge ". a Shy. Black. Mo-, vis-
tied friends and relatives IN this locali-
y yesterday and to-day.
James Palmer will remove TO Bits
Creek next month.
Alfred Hawk has returned from Flat
River where he has been employed for
the past six weeks
It appears that the textbook law is
low being considerably aired in Jefer-
son City.
I notice that TO make a bad matter
worse. some one introduced q bill 10
repeal the penalty clause TO the text
book Law compelling school boards to
use the adopted books TO the exclusion
of ali others. Let tina; be done, then
the whole Law viii become practically
dead letter. Now. what We want
and must have, Is uniformity Of text
books The present list of books, with
the single exception OF the e S histo-
r., Is far superior TO any heretofore
used in this State Better to extend
the time for which they we're to be
used 10 ten years; but never repeal
the penalty clause The fact that five
thousand children we're unable to at
tend school in Missouri last year be-
cause books could not be procured, is
q serious consideration, and should
cause the powers that be 10 seriously
think before making another crooked
leap They can well afford 10 let the
compulsory school law" rest for few
years We DO not need that
February Is. 1899 P
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
Personal.

W P. Wenp was in De Soto Wednes-
day.
A. Rieke was in St Louis the first of
the week
E c. Clark returned from Wiscon-
sin Sunday.
S W Andrews called at this Office
"Wednesday.
Dr. Norwine OF Bismarck was in the
Valley Sunday
Miss Stacla Owens Of Hogan visited
in town Sunday.
Rev Steel visited in Jefferson county
one day this week.
Mrs Susie Coleman of Belgrade will
visit friends here this week.
Mrs ". A. Ryan of Potosi is quite
sick at the home OF her daughter. Mrs.
Oliver. in this city.
H. NJ. Collins returned last week
from an absence of ten days in ST
Louis, Springfield and Crawford county.
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
From Annapolis.

| Ed RegiSteT-Wheu came out oi
the bushes q short time since and gave
you few items from our town and
community, did not think l would
| come again for some time; but as our
worthy correspondent, s.Crux." has
decided lot TO let us hear from him
again and wishes TO surrender to me,
/ will try TO comply with his request
As '.Crux" says. there is neither fame
nor fortu1e connected with local cor
respondent 10 county paper Some
one always thinks the correspondent
Is too hard on him or her but not hard
enough on some one else. They ex-
pect Us to understand about their little
grievances with each other: all about
their politics and their religion. and
We must not touch on them in any way
unless we are ready to be criticised
| once wrote to several papers. made a
few friends, host OF enemies, but had
lots of fun.
Well, Mr. Editor. since the cold
spell is over everybody is getting
down TO business
Gus Funk had his boiler bursted
during one of them cold nights
A Ruble was in town to-day looking
well and happy ANDY" as We call
him, has sold out his interest in the
saw mill to his partners He closed
the trade in good time. as the cold
nights We have had. bursted their
boilers and damaged their engine
They needed Andy there to watch il
for them / never heard Of so much
machinery being ruined as occurred on
the l1th and 18Th of this month.
We think fruit Is entirely killed
down here Stock suffered consider
able Many of the hogs were found
frozen IN their beds
As usual. there Is some sickness
around here Jas Harris and Add
Reese we're both on the sick list last
week
Mrs Geo Hampton and daughter.
Sarah, were quite sick last week. but
at this writing they are improving
On the morning of the 18th 10.
girl arrived at the home of James Lee
and wife
John Kelley of our town has been
sick for some time He is under treat
ment of Dr.. y. A Farr.
DR.. O.. W. Farrar of Ironton was
called down here last Friday TO see
SICK lady. We are always glad TO see
the Dr.. He is looking well aud has q
good word for everyone
notice Professor Hawkins Is out
again He has made a good Conmis-
sioIer and We will gladly support him
We have one OF the best conducted
post-offces in Iron county Fred Rob
inson can always be found at his post
ready 10 give out mail or answer eues-
iious- l. keeps him busy 10 answer
the many questions that are asked him
during the day He lives q mile from
town but Is always a his Office g. 6
in the morning. the cold mornings not
excepted
II The weather. creeks and bsd roads
will admit of me going TO town and
posting myself. l viii write again
Feb. 20, 1899. UNCLE JOHN
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
a Cure For Dyspepsia

vas troubled with liver trouble.
and my stomach was out OF order. and
after eating my breakfast would throw
MP What l eat Ii vent On this way
for about two years At last. after
trying other remedies without any
good effect, Eas induced TO try Ra-
nonss Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets
After using one or two boxes l found
myself in 3 healthy condition. use
them occasionally yet. always when in
need Of pills. I consider them the
best pill on the market. ard feel safe
in saying they are the finest things
ever used.-John LiSesay. Luther.
Hancock Co, Tenn For sale by Geo
c. Jacobs, Druggist
Iron County register., 1899-02-23

The intense itching and smarting in
eicent 10 these diseases. is instantly
ailayed by applying Chamberlains eye
and Skin Ointment Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
il Il is equally efficient for itching
piles and fayoriie remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hands, chilblaips.
frost bites and chronic sore eyes 25
cts per box For sale by Geo. c. ia
eobs. Druggist
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
Dangers Of the Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
Is Of It's resulting in pneumonia II
reasonable care Is used. however. and
Chamberlain Cough Remedy taken.
all danger will be avoided Among
the tens OF thousands who have used
this remedy for Ia grippe we have yet
in pneumonia which shows conclusive
IL that this remedy Is q certain pre-
ventiSe of that dangerous disease Il
viii cnre IA grippe in less time than
any other treatment Il is pleasant
and safe TO take For sale by Geo. G.
Jacobs. Druggist
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
For La Grippe.

Thomas Whitefeld s. Co., 240 Wa
bash-av-. corner Jackson-st-. one of
Chicago's oldest and most prominent
druggists, recommend Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for Ia grippe. as it not
only gives a prompt and complete re-
lief, but also counteracts any tendency
OF IA grippe TO result in pneumonia
For sale by Geo C Jacobs, Druggist
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
An Honest Medicine for La Grippe

George ". Watt of South Gardiner.
Ne. says Il have had the worst cough.
cold, ehills and grip and have taken
lots of trash Of no account but profit 10
the vendor Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy l. the only thing hat has done
any good whatever have used one
50-cent bottle and the chills, cold and
grip have all left me- l congratulate
the manufacturers of an honest medi-
cine" For sale by Geo. C Jacobs,
Druggist
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
JeweIry. Satisfaction Guaranteed or
Money Refunded.

Jewelry Of our manufacture var
raoted to giFe the wearer satisfaction
or money refunded We manufacture
n complete line in Rolled Gold Plate.
Gold Filled. Gold Front and Solid Gold
a complete line of jewelry OF our man
ufacture Is for sale by Mrs L &
Oliver OF Iro1toR- Call af the store
aud examine the line. Prices 10. and
goods drst-class-
W f. NAN CO..
Manufacturing jewelers.
Iowa City. Iowa
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
Coughed 25 Years.

! suffered for p years with cough.
and spent hundreds of dollars With
doctors and for medicine to no avail
until used Dr.. Bells Piue-Tar-HoDey.
This remedy makes weak lungs strong.
L has saved my Iife.-J. B. Rosell.
Grantsburg, Ill
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
Announcement.

We are authorized to announce J.
NJ HAWKINS as q candidate for Com
missioner of Public Schools of Iron
county, No, subject to the decision of
the voters at the coming election TO be
held April Atm.
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
Card of Thanks.

We wish 70 thank our many friends
for their kindness rendered. in this
the last illness of our beloved husband
aud uncle. Mrs L PETIT.
LAURA BOURGEOIS
Iron Mountain, No.
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
Weak Eyes Are Made Strong,

dim vision made clear, styes removed
and granulated lids or sore eyes of any
kind speedily and efectually cured By
the use OF Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve-
It's put up in tubes. and sold on q
guarantee by all good druggists.
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
The Eagle, King of All Birds,

Is noted for its keen sight. clear and
distinct vision. So are those persons
who use Sutherlandss Eagle Eye Salve
for weak eEes. styes. sore eyes of any
kind or grannlated lids. Sold by all
dealers at p cents
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
Lung Irritation

Is the forerunner 70 consunption- Dr.
Bells Piue-Tar-Honey will care IL and
give such strength 20 the lungs that .
cough or cold wiiI not settle there
twenty-five cents al al good druggists.
Iron County register., 1899-02-23

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition Tonic. blood purifier and
vermifuge- They are not food but
medicine and The best IN use 10 pms =
horse In prime condition Price 25
cents per package For sale By Geo.
C Jacobs. Druggist
Iron County register., 1899-02-23

Lost-0n Tuesday. February Il.
1883. On the road between Iron Noun
tain and Pilot Knob. plume OF my
hearse. Finder will return 20 me and
receive reward. A. RrEKE-
Iron County register., 1899-02-23

AL kinds of Sheet or Book music
instrumental or Vocal. can be had BY
leaving your orders with T. Davis.
Ironton. Mo-
Iron County register., 1899-02-23
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

IRoNToN PosT OFFICE
Morning Aa1i-NIgat Trans OPeneo II 700 u -
Day Trains Closed II % IN
Evening MAii-Dzy Trains Opened n
Night Trains Closed II 90 D. n
Moaey Order buslne<s opens AZ ssso O'Clock IL
and OWING 10 the rush Of zzi business II the eve
nl1g the window VII close promptly II 6coo p n
Oace hours On Sundays and holidays from 10 20
500 Il, lao 70 500 p n and 600 zoo , n
Patrons Of fh= oz1ce VII please take notice 4-6
govern themselves accordingly
J. y BzszoP PosrnzSter
Iron County register., 1899-02-23

FARx FoR SALE-The Gregor Thone
farm in Fiat Woods Very cheap
Apply 20 Aug Rieke, Ironton-
Iron County register., 1899-02-23

The Arcadia Valley Cook Book on
sale al this Office 81 per copy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
THE TRADE ~ CHICAGO.

Chicago Feb. % (speciaD-Wheat early showed
an advance OF 2sQigc. but there was a complete
turn IN the last hour. and the close was ssa%o
under Friday. Shorts local and St Louis. were the
early buyers. The concerns which are supposed 20
be long on wheat for Wall Street were the heaviest
sellers finally May opened at 13IEq73asc. sold be-
tween 7fsc and 727sc and closed at 73c sellers.
July closed al 7li4c Liverpool a disappont-
merit. up only I'd. English country markets were
of sd per quarter. Shippers said both Liverpool
and London bids were a good deal out Of the way.
California still complained Of dry weather, and
said that the condition there was critical and that
the situation not good in oregon. Washington
and Idaho Clearances were 1900 bushels. North
western receipts were moderate. 1885, cars. COM
pared with $50 last year Here there were 25 cars.
CO npared with So last year. The weather map
showed rains through Illinois Indiana and Ms
souri,. The prediction for Sunday was for cold
wave. with 4 great deal Of snow everywhere. The
worlds shipments Monday should be about
10000 bushels. An increase on passage Is ex-
pected. and perhaps small decrease in the visible
The selling to-day which counted most against the
price was by the private-wire houses. New-York
reported A. loads for export.
The shorts in corn did enough buying carly 70
bull prices ssc. The advance was all lost when
wheat turned weak. May opened al 36i4c sold be-
tween 36i4c and $3.50. and closed at 367sc July
closed at $3.50 The main bull reliance is that the
export Of l6c Will be reduced TO a parity with
the Mississippi River rate OF l3l2c. An excellent
demand for old corn keeps up Liverpool to-day
I'D higher, seaboard clearances $4,000 bushels.
1t looks as If the stock here for the week would
increase 5000 bushels and as II there would be
good Increase IN the visible. The best buying was
by local shorts. Elevator people and shippers
seemed TO be on the fence Pattcn was SELLER.
The seaboard reported 81 Dads FOR export.
oats were advanced &c by covering % local
shorts When corn and wheat lost their advance
oats followed the example. May closed az CSC.
July at 26c Receipts 2H cars. with ls5 for
Monday. There ought 10 be some Increase in
stocks for the week. for receipts have been large.
II the promised blizzard is realized the Western
movement will be lesseaed
Flaxseed was easy MAY opening AZ 81 Il. where It
closed Friday. and closing at s. 1884,. Minneapolis
had y cars Duluth and Chicago H.
Provisions showed no strength. even when the
grain markets were strong. The close was AZ
little decline all around-pork 2iac under Friday.
lard and ribs unchanged 10 2i2c under This weak
ness was IN spite OF small hog receipts and o.
higher prices at the Yards There were 1900 with
5000 estimated for Monday The small receipts
how ever are considered only temporary. due 20 the
recent break The estimate for next week f.
10000
on the curb puts on May wheat closed az 72is7
72ssc: calls. 73ssc Puts on May corn. 3fi.c calls
S6isq353sc.