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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-12

For SALE-My property on Main
street in Ironton; good location and
desirable property. Price, 800; will
also sell my Pilot Knob property.
Price. 5000. Address A. Nemnlch,
Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-12
For Sale or Trade.

The Winkler property north of the
residence. Inquire of A..
Winkler, Irouton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-12

Wanted = Good girl. Steady en-
ployment and good wages to the rigt t
party. Apply to Mrs. Lille Webb,
Belleview, Mo. At
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-12

For Sale - horse and Shetland
pony. Also, my residence in Russell
vile. A bargain.
S. W. ANDREWS, Arcadia, Mo-.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-12
Weather Report.

Meteorological report of Voluntary
Observer at ironton, Iron county, Mo-,
for the week ending Tuesday, October
10, 1899:
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Why not 60 to the New Union Mar
ket and save from 40 to rs cents on
the dollar? This is true.
w. P. MCCARyER, Proprietor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-12

Job Work of all kinds at this office.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
BUSINESS CHANGE AT CHESWOLD.
W. F. Collins, the WeII-KnOwn Merchant
Passes Over His Large Store to S.
Brady Cooper.

CHEswoLD, Sept. II, 1S99.-The
shifting of business in Cheswold,
spoken of last week, has now assumed
definite shape and next Monday W.
F. Collins will formally pass his large
apartment store, which he several
years ago established here, over to S.
Brady Cooper. Mr.. Cooper, as our
popular Railroad agent, has sent in
his resignation and he is succeeded by
Mr.. William Merrick, of Wilmington.
Mr.. Collins, who is associated with w.
ii. Collins and L. NJ. Barnard, brother
and brother-in-law respectively, in the
wholesale butter and egg business.
hoping thereby to enjoy better health.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
COLORED FOLKS "BIG SUNDAY"
Five Car Loads From ChestertOwn and
Many From Surrounding Country
Attended Bethel Camp Ser
vices at Smyrna.

Bethel A. NJ. E. Church had ''big
day" on on Sunday at their annual
church camp. The gate receipts, five
cents admission, resulted in S41. 20,
which was larger and more satisfactory
in everyway than would have resulted
from an effort to raise the money by a
collection. $S40O was also taken at
the refreshment table. The three
preachers of the day were President
Jason of the Colored College. Rev.
Gaines of Dover, and Rev. Coffee, the
''bOy preacher" of Philadelphia. A
tent had been erected at the side of
church to hold the meetings in, and as
was indicated by the gate money, the
audiences were large throughout the
day. The services were in charge of
the pastor, Rev. Paris Daker.
A crowded train of five cars came
from Chestertown. The cars were so
filled when they left Chestertown that
the train had to pass Blacks and
Lambson' IS, at which stations there were
fifty or more people, without stopping.
As it was three had to sit in a seat and
many had to stand. The crowd was
estimated at 400 persons.
The streets were pretty we'll filed
with colored people from near noon
until they left at o'clock, who seemed
TO he on n f'tOur of OhSarvation, oDd
explored the town pretty well. In the
party were many more boys and girls
than usually go with an excursion.
There were evidently men, as there al
ways is on an excursion, who came with
feelings foreign to the object of the
trip, because they found entertainment
elsewhere tLan at the meetings, but
did not misbehave so far as we have
learned, so as to need the attention of
the police.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
CASHIER WILDS RESIGNS.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW OFF.
GERS OF FRUIT GROWERS BANK.
Mr.. WiIdS viii Accept Position October End
with the Real Estate Business of John
F. Waggaman, Washington, D. c.

Cashier Nathaniel F. Wilds, of the
Fruit Growers National Bank of
Smyrna, has resigned his position to
accept a more lucrative one with the
real estate investment business of John
f. Waggaman at Washington, d. C.
Mr.. Wilds rendered his resignation
before a meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors yesterday morning, to take place
as soon as possible. The Board there
upon entered into an election and
elected Teller S. Gilbert Wilds. to the
position of cashier; and E. Marriott
Fowler, teller. In selecting one to
succeed BoOkkeeper Fowler the Board
elected Walter W. HynsOn, son of the
late Rev. E. H. Hynson. Mr.. Hynson
is now assistant principal of the Clay
ton Public Schools, and will resign his
position there to accept the one offered
him at the bank.
Mr. Wilds has been connected with
the Fruit Growers National Bank of
Smyrna for twenty-three years, and
has made most able and efficient Off
Ger. He purposes entering upon his
new field of labor October end, and
sees IN it position of great possibll-
ties, an opportunity of his life. Mr..
Waggaman has built up large bus
mess and has made it money-making
concern. He has seen in Mr.. Wilds a
man especially adapted to place his
real estate investments and has
made him an offer, which in few
months will give him a general man.
agement over the entire business.
Mr.. Wllds is to be congratulated
upon his success, and while his MANY
friends III town, with whom he has
been pleasantly associated for so many
years are glad to know that he has
met with such merited success. there
is nevertheless a feeling of deep regret
to lose him and his family from our
midst. Mr.. Wilds is a good citizen.
and there has been no way in which he
has so clearly shown his public spirit
edness as in his close interest and
touch with the Public Schools. AS
president of the School Board he will
be greatly missed as well as with the
many other things of the town with
which he was connected.
Mr.. Wilds in an interview SAYS:
My place of business, No. 700 Four
teenth street, will be always wide open
for the reception of my Smyrna
friends"
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
PICKLE FACTORY SHUTS DOWN.
Ohe Hundred and Eighty Barrels Put up
During the Summer Months.

The Pickle Factory which has been
operated at Smyrna Landing under the
management of Max Bulizhnik. closed
down for the season last week. The
proprietor succeeded IN getting enough
to put up hundred and eighty large
barrels, and left on Str. Brady, Mon
day, with his seasons output for Phil
adelphia market. He has been consid-
erably handicapped in getting the far
mers to contract enough acreage for
his plant Only "a acres have been at
his disposal during the summer, but
next year if he continues the enter
prise here, he will want large acre
age. This has been a new industry
for Smyrna, ann has given evidence
that if properly managed can be made
money-making concern.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
FARMERS STEAMBOAT LINE.
viii Discontinue Until the Management Can
Obtain a Suitable Boat to Resume
Business.

The Farmers and Merchants Steam
boat Company advertise in their reyu-
lar space elsewhere that they will dis
continue their line for the present. So
soon as the company can obtain suit
able boat they will resume business
again.
The Steamer MARY" which they
have have chartered to ply letween
Smyrna Landing and Philadelphia has
proven herself -seaworthy. The
boat has been making the trips for
the week, but not without consid-
cradle apprehension to the crew, be-
cause of leakage beyond the capacity
of pumping ont. This was especially
the case on Friday when she left here
for Philadelphia. The condition of
the craft grew more dangerous be
tween Chester and Philadelphia.
After unloading at the wharf, she was
taken to the shipyard, and the crew
abandoned her. Consequently there
is no boat on that line, and will not
be until the management secures
another one to take her place.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
DELAWARE STATE FAIR.
Inc EXHIBITS We're Good; the Racing was
Splendid, and the Base Ball Games
Drew Large Crowds Daily.

Despite the fact that the G. A. r.
Encampment at Philadelphia was a
drawing card, and Wilmington. the
metropolis of our little State was claim
ing the attention of the citizens at an
electrical exhibit, the annual State
Falr closed its week of interest
ing features on Friday with apparent
success. Many of our farmers in this
section, as we'll as other parts of the
state are more or less busy in the fields
this time of the year, and some of them
have expressed a regret that the Fair
Association did not select their dates
later In the month. If the Fair was
not success, there can be no fault at
trlbuted to Secretary A. N. Brown and
the management, for surely every eff.
fort was made to make Dover Fair of
1899, one of the most interesting ever
held in the State.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
SLIGHT DROP IN TOMATOES.
The Recent Rain Has Started the Canneries
Again With Heavy Demand.

We gave last week an account of the
great rush of tomatoes on the Gamer
les. 1t was beyond their expectations,
and exceeded the yield of the proceed
ing several years. Probably because
OF the prevailing warm, dry weather,
the yield dropped off suddenly the
middle of the week, and from that until
Monday, the canneries were short of
fruit, but yesterday, as a result of the
recent rains, they have been coming in
lively. The demand from Pennsville
dropped also the middle of the week,
after A. E. Jardine had shipped 10000
baskets, our Gamers here being able
TO use the patches not contracted for.
The delivery at the packing house of
John H. Hoffecker yesterday, was
400 baskets.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
"MYSTICUS ANXIOUS" OFFICERS.
High School Students Hold Business Meet
ing and Organize

At business meeting of the SMYRNA
High School Literary Society, Friday
afternoon, it was decided to continue
the -NyShcUs AmjcuS, their monthly
journal. The Literary Society effected
an organization as follows: President.
Otfley Winford; Secretary, Clara
Spruance; Librarian, Emma Steven
son; Correspondent to SMYRNA Times.
Thomas Jones; Vice president, Min
ME McConaughy.
1t was decided to publish the lLysti-
cUs Amibus another year, and the Of
ticers were elected as follows: Editor
in-Chief, Miss Phida Janney; Literary
Editor, Miss Mary Grow; Local Edi-
tor, Miss Flora Hollett; Alumni Edi-
tor, Miss Flora Wells; Exchange Edi-
tor, Miss Edna Ewell; Business Man
ager, Prof. c. H. LeFevre; Assistant
Business Manager, Offiey Winford; :;
Junior Glass Correspondent, Miss
Irma Lewis, Middle Glass Correspon-
dent, Miss Miriam Swinney, Senior
Glass Correspondent, Miss Minnie
McConaughy.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Concerning Stoned Streets.

After discussing for a short while
the bad condition of some of the flush
tanks, a report from Chairman Den
ney of the street committee was called
for. In the matter of stoning the
streets, he reported progress, and said
that he had already received sixteen
and half tons of the 100 tons of fine
stone ordered. He procured it at 81. As
ton, which was eighteen cents ton
higher than last year. The Board
wanted to know if he had secured rates
on the three sizes of stone talked about
at the previous meeting, and what it
would cost to macademize a square.
1t appeared that Chairman Dennev
labored under a wrong impression,
and went on and ordered the stone to
be be placed on the surface of the
streets. Secretary Anthony favored
his buying two or three more tons of
the same fine stone, but the sentiment
of the Board seemed to wish for further
figures on macademizing, and CHAIR
man Denney agreed to let them know
more about it by nextmeeting.
Council adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
HIS LEG BADLY BROKEN.
n. }. Watson, An Employee of Prices PrOs-
phate Factory, Meets With an
Accident

H. j. Watson, of Smyrna Landing,
an employee of L. NJ. Prices Phos-
phate Factory, had his leg broken OH
Monday afternoon from fall of phos-
phate upon it. He, with other men,
had been picking at pile of phosphate
when suddenly big bank of it caved
and Watson received the whole force of
1T. When he had extricated himself
from the mass, he found his left leg
broken at the ankle. DIR. Moore was
summoned and reduced the fracture.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
PRESBYTERIAN ENOEAVORERS.
HELD AN ECHO MEETING" SUNDAY. WITH
AN INTERESTING PROGRAM.
Impressions Of the Detroit National COuyeu.
tiOn Effectively Given by the Chris
tian EndeavOrers.

The Presbyterian church was we'll
filed on Sunday evening to witness
the exercises given under the auspices
of the Christian Endeaver. 1t was an
Echo Meeting" of the National Con-
ventiOn heldat Detroit. Mich ,and quite
effectively did the Presbyterian En-
deavOrers celebrate the occasion. The
church decOratiods had an air of En-
deavor enthusiasm, and the spirited
singing showed that this little society
at Smyrna was part of that great ma
tiOnal society which has sent its infu-
ence throughout the metes and bounds
of the world.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
SMYRNA W. c. T. U. DELEGATES.
Chosen TO Represent our Local Society at
the Annual State Convention.

The Smyrna W. c. T. U. has elected
the following delegates to the Twen-
tieth Annual W. G. I. U. Convention.
to be held in the West Presbyterian
church, Wilmington, September 9th.
2Sth and Goth: Mrs. Annie E. Pierce.
Mrs. T. H. Haines. Alternates, Mrs.
DIR. Corkran and Mrs. Annie Price.
Delegates ex-oficio, the president of
the local Union, Mrs. Kate E. Smith
ers; Miss Arie HynsOn, recording sec
retary; Miss Susie Hudson, superin-
tendent of the Band of Hope; Mrs.
Jennie c. S. Price, superintendent of
railroad rates, and Miss Annie w. SUIT
ton, State press superintendent.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
TOWN COUNCIL MATTERS.
A Statement OF August Finances Made by
the Town Clerk Stone Streets
Commenced.

The regular meeting of the Smyrna
Town Council was held last Friday,
with all present except Councilmen
Moore, Reynolds. and President Rob
inson. In the absence of the latter,
Councilman Fowler was made tempor-
ary president.
A report from Alderman w. B. Col
Inns showed that $500 had been re-
ceived in fines during the past month
and deposited with the town treas
urer.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Two Horses Poisoned and a Hog Shot

On Monday Mr.. Samuel Peachy of
the "Cummins Farm" near Blackbird,
had two of his horses poisoned, and
valuable hog shot, supposed to have been
the work of some miscreant. It was
only last year that Mr.. Peachy lost all
OF his horses by an epidemic. There
has been much sympathy expressed
over the misfortune that has come to
him.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
SMYRNA POSTS IN PARADE.
Members of Hancock and Butler Posts At.
tend the g. A. r Encampment.

The members of the w. S. Hancock
Post, G. A. R.. of this town, attended
the meeting last week in Philadelphia.
to the number of ten or twelve, but
the commander failed to get them to-
gether, and only two or three got in
the parade. The b. F. Butler Post.
who went eleven strong, were more
fortunate except two or three who were
too old, and were in line from ten to
half past five o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Butchers Advance Prices.

The butchers we hear have raised
the price of steak and veal, two cents
on the pound. Some of the purchas-
ers say there is no occasion for this, as
there has been no material change in
the prices of live stock.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
LOCAL ACROBATIC PERFORMANCE.
Edward Jacobs Entertalns a Crowd Friday
Evening at Free Exhibition.

ED" Jacobs gave a free perform
ance on the rings last Friday evening,
on the opposite side of the street from
Tilghman's Bicycle Emporium.
He did some skillful work, and had an
audience of between 100 and 200 per-
sons, mostly children.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
A Second Drought Breaker.

The rain at ten and half O'Clock ON
Friday night last, at the close of a
warm week, was a second drought
breaker. We have had fogs and driz-
zles, but no real rainfall for some three
weeks, and grass and tomatoes were
suffering. The supplemental rain that
fell Monday was generally needed, and
beneficial.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Quarterly Conference of Smyrna Circuit.

The second quarterly conference of
the circuit was pleasant and encour-
aging session. The financial report
was excellent. Severson's church
made the largest report made during
the present pastorate. Jerman Chapel
paid up nearly in full to the second
quarter.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Sustained a Broken Leg.

Mrs. j. Fl. Corners of Leipsic,
while visiting the Dover Fair last
Thursday, fell and broke her leg above
the knee. She was taken to Dover,
the fracture reduced and then carried
home.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Mill Property Sold.

Cosgriff & Beck have sold the
Bailey property near Brenford, to
the present tenant, Charles E. Sher-
wood for $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
A. L. Hudson, Jr., Lowest Bidder.

The carriage shed at the rear of IL @
Methodist church, contracted for by
A. L. Hudson, Jr., the lowest bidder,
is being built, and will be ready FOR
use next Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Peaches BrOugh Ten Cents a Quart.

ThOs. A. Jones, of Thoroughfare
Neck, brought in to L. B. Vickels on
Monday, three large baskets of peaches
which the latter sold for ten cents o
quart.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Cut Her Hand While Canning.

Miss Eta Collins, while canning on
Thursday, cut her hand so severely as
to need the attention of DIR. Moore.
1t is healing satisfactorily.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
August Financial Statement.
Total. Observation-Disclosures. S277. rs

The following bills were read and
allowed: George W. Tilghman, lum-
Der, $29.25; George w. Taylor, work,
S29.8G Allegheny Coal Co., William
FAIRIES, sundries, $39.OG Total,
S1G0- G.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Pretty Decorations.

There were asparagus branches taste
fully arranged back of the organ; ;
there was golden rod and other wild
flowers on the table and in the baptis-
NAL font, and what these simple deco
ratiOns did not make, was frightened
by the emblematic white and red col
Ors, designs of the society. The
keynote of the meeting was indicated
by wEite and red lettering, spanning
the pulpit recess, with the words:
Welcome Detroit 49," Hanging
from chandelier on each side of the
pulpit recess was a large &c. E. mon
Ogram.
The meeting was presided over by
Mr.. Edward NJ. Boyd, president of the
society. The program opened with an
overture by an orchestra composed of
Miss Eva Swinney, organist, Messrs.
William Norris and Edward Beck.
violins, Messrs. J. w. Watkins and
W. G. Anthony, cornets.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
The Program Rendered.

Following this came a short song
service with the following program in
full:
InvOcatiOn-Rev. J. E. Estlin.
Scripture Reading-Edward NJ. Boyd.
Repeating Pledge in Concert.
Hymn.
Remarks, Setting forth the Object of the
Meeting, Edward NJ. Boyd.
Clipping, The Journey and the Ar
rival''-Miss Mabel Pike.
Clipping, The Opening Meeting''-
Miss Grace Swinnev.
Greetings from President Mckinley and
Mayor Maybury- Lulu Beck.
Hymn
Ofering-Duet-Mis Ethel H. Cooper
and Miss Mary LeFevre
Paper, Synopsis of President Clark's
address" Miss Eunioe B. Anthony.
Paper, Synopsis of Secretary Balls an
nual repOrt-Mr. Warner.
Hymn.
Clipping, 1.-The Junior Jubilee"-Miss
Bessie Middleton.
Odds and Ends-Misses Daisy Sutton,
Nettle BitZer, Eta Jones, Lavinia Hill
Hymn.
Paper, Enthusiasm Displayed'' Miss
Mary LeFevre.
Paper, Celebrated Speakers and some of
their Thoughts Ethel Cooper.
Paper, New Features Introduced''
j. W. Watkins.
Paper, Closing Hours"-Mrs. J. L.
Estlin.
Remarks-Dr J. L. Estlin, pastor
Hymn.
Mizpah BenedictiOn.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Pastor EstIin's Remarks.

DIR. J. L. Estlin, pastor of the
church, made few remarks in praise
OF the entertainment that had been
given. He said there was no better
impression that came from the Detroit
Convention than that incident which
indicated ''life of full surrender to
God" The Christian Endeavor So
clety should be one of the most impor-
tant auxiliaries of the church-th Pas
toral Aid Society. They can be of
great assistance to the church in work
ing an influence in the community and
and in bringing their young friends in
the folds of the church.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Good Display of Exhibits.

Without entering into detail the ex-
hlbits made a fairly good showing.
The excellent taste of the housewives
in the Ladies' Department was one of
the centres of attraction. The cereals
and fruits made a better appearance
than ever, and it is doubtful whether a
finer quality Of fruit was ever exhibi-
ted on the Fair grounds. The poultry
and machinery departments merited
their share of attention. There was n
noticeable falling off in the live stock
department, and a general regret was
expressed that this important industry
of the State did not make better ex
hibit. But take it all in all, the neat
ness and cleanliness of the grounds.
the care and choice of exhibits, and
the popular entertainment afforded.
the State Fair was better than in prev
lous years, aad showed at least that
the management were making an effort
to have all departments raised to a
higher standard of excellence.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Prizes Awarded to Exhibitors.

Howard NJ. Wilkinson, the popular
Dover merchant, won first prize, $40.
for the most stylish gentlemans driv-
ing horse at the Fair; James Masten,
of Masten's Corner, took second prize,
So. Mrs. Charles H. Butler won first
prize, $40, for the most stylish ladies'
driving horse; Miss Carrie Ford Sc
cured second prize, So.
W. H. Blades, of Wyoming, took
the Allen special premium, a 800
organ, for the best wheat, one bushel
36 bushels of wheat were entered il
this contest, all of which goes to Mr..
Allen.
Miss Ella Downes, Mrs. T. F. Cook
and Mrs. George w. Crossmore. of
Wyoming, entered the contest for
cooking the best meal within one hour.
The prize, a $25 cook stove offered by
T. X. Jones & Bro.
Smyrna times., 1899-09-13
Base Ball a Drawing Card.

Possibly there was no feature of the
entertainment which attracted more at
tention than the base ball. It proved
to be a drawing card for SMYRNA as
well as other towns of the State. The
management had secured the Atlantic
City team to play the local teams of
the State and theresult was as follows:
Tuesday-Atlantic City VS.. Lewis,
score 6 to 2 in favor of Atlantic; We'd
nesday-Atlantic City VS.. Seaford,
score Z to ?, in favor of Atlantic;
Thursday Atlantic City VS.. Laural,
score 5 to in favor of Atlantic.
The racing, too, was of gilt-edged
order, and was witnessed by large
crowds daily. Smyrna made a splen-
did showing in this. F. B. Shrieve,
lessee of the Belmont Driving Park
Association of this town, with "Hen-
rietta" won second money in the .. 40
class on Tuesday; first money with
Pride i'll the B. minute Peninsula
class, Wednesday; and again on Thurs
day, first money with pride" in the
2.45 class. Lady Duroc" the prize
horse of DR.. T. c. Moore, of Smyrna,
won purse of 5000 in the 2.95 class
on Wednesday.
The program of the week closed with
Fair Hop on Friday night, at the
Hotel Richardson, Dover, which was
largely attended from all parts of the
State. Music was furnished by Web
sters Orchestra of Wilmington.