davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
From Goodwater.

Ed. Register = Corn gathering has
been nearly completed in this section.
Though there were occasional patches
of good CORE on most farms hereabouts,
the general average yield was quite
light; but, excepting such as was bad
| ly injured by worms-as much of the
corn vast was unusually sound
This was no doubt due to the dryness
Of the weather since the maturity of
the corn-crop.
Wheat and rye are fourishing. Most
of the live stock is entering the winter
in good condition and there is no dan
ger of scarcity of feed in this locality
| for, although the corn crop was quite
| light, an abundance of hay and fodder
was harvested in prime condition and
most of it placed under shelter or we'll
stacked.
Our first snow-a light one-fell on
the I'd instant.
The school in the Anderson district
closed on the 4th inst. The teacher,
Miss Docia Seabourn, returned to her
home. near Caledonia.
Died: At her home, near Red Point,
on the 9th inst, of consumption, Mrs.
John Nelson, Sr., aged % yrs, and %
days. The deceased was a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Abbott, of this
ueighborhood. Her remains were
buried in the Abbott Graveyard.
Otis and Ira Carl went to Belgrade
on business on the 10th inst.
Henderson Bros, removed their
stock of goods during the 1st week of
this month from Burgundy to Crocker's
mill.
Mr.. o. w. Ramsey, a merchant
traveller. called on our merchants on
the 18th inst.
Owing to the sky's being thlckly
overcast with clouds on the night of
the 14th inst, the predicted falling of
the stars was not observed by any one
hereabouts.
Geo. Martin has traded his ''improve-
ment" to John Huff, and intends to re-
move with his family to Irondale in
the near future.
Though There's many a slip 'twixt
the cup and the lip" wedding an
nouncement may be looked for in my
next letter.
The following named persons from a
distance visited relatives and friends
hereabouts during the past month:
Mrs. L. M. Hawkins, accompanied by
Miss Pounds, of near Steelville; Mrs.
Levi Webb and Mr.. and Mrs. JAS
Wood, Sr., of near Oates; Mr.. j. P.
Wood, of near Black; Mr.. and Mrs.
Solomon Nelson, of near Goodland;
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Scott, of near Courtois;
Mr.. Geo. w. Love, and Guy Erbschloe,
of near Belgrade.
Messrs. Jasper Anderson, of Caledo-
MIA, and L. Z. Wallen, of near Belle
view, stockbuyers, were in this neigh
borhood on business recently.
Nov. 30th, 1899. r. f.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
Mann.

Ed. Register-It is very muddy since
the heavy rain Saturday.
w. d. and G. L. Hartman went to
Iron Mountain Saturday.
Charley Bond and Ed. Townsend
went te Ironton Saturday.
Mr.. j. a. Logan made a business
trip to Caledonia Saturday.
Rev. Robinson, of Irondale, preached
at Cedar Grove Sunday.
The children and young people met
at Cedar Grove Friday night and prac-
ticed on their Christmas songs. Mrs.
VIM. Shelton is the organist and she
will soon train the young voices to sing.
Tom Anderson, of Caledonia, visited
visited home folks Sunday.
And still it raius-the mud is getting
deeper.
VIM. Townsend and family visited
Mr.. Wm. Thompson Sunday.
Dec. II, 1899. REPORTER
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
Personal.

Rev. A. Britain is in town to-day.
Miss Clara Hill arrived home Mon
day.
DIR. Marshall paid visit to De Soto
Monday.
j. w. Hale Graniteville was here
Saturday.
w. l.. Blackman Of St. Louis was in
town this week.
John II. Russell of Belleview was a
caller Wednesday.
Miss Josie Holloman of Hogan visi-
ted in town this week.
Roy S. Purkiss of Granite City is
home for the holidays.
Eli d. AXE arrived home from his
southern trip Saturday.
Miss Blanche Fletcher and Alex Wis
tied ST. Louis this week.
DR.. r. w. Gay and family visited in
St. Francois county last week.
Miss Maude Edgar arrived home
from school Monday for the holidays.
VIM. Hart of St. Louis was the guest
of Miss Mamie Byers the first of the
week.
Rev. T. F. Marshall left Monday on
a ten days visit to relatives in North
Missouri.
S. j. Jordan of Des Arc left last
week on visit to his son in DeQueen,
Arkansas.
Rev. l.. Pulliam of ST. Louis was in
lrOnton this week. MIR. Pulliam had
just returned from a two months visit
to New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Bond and Franco
leave Sunday on visit to ST. Joseph,
Mo. They go to attend the wedding
of Mrs. Bonds sister.
My son has been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime
ago l persuaded him to take some of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy. After using two bot
ties of the 25-cent size he was cured.
| give this testimonial, hoping some
one similarly afflicted may read it and
be benefited. - THOMAS G. BOWER,
Glencoe, o. For sale by Geo. G.
Jacobs.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
Holiday Rates.

One fare for the round trip on all
points on St Louis Iron Mountain &
Southern railroad during the holidays.
Tickets on sale December 2Sd, path,
25th, 30th, 31st, 1899, and January l.,
1900. Final limit on return. January
2, 1900 w. p WEMP, Agent.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14

Geo. C. Jacobs guarantees every bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund The money to any one
who is rot satisfied after using two
thirds of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough and is pleasant and safe to take.
1t prevents any tendency of cold to
result in pneumonia.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14

neutrality-suspicious. includes rain,
hail, sleet aud melted snow and is re-
corded in inches and hundredths. Ien
inches of snow equal one inch of rain.
To indicates trace of precipitation.
W. II. DELANO. Observer.
Iron County register., 1899-12-14
Weather Report.

Meteorological report of Voluntary
Observer at ironton, Iron county, Mo-,
for the week ending Tuesday, Decem-
Der u, 1899:
Iron County register., 1899-12-14

FoR SALE Four very desirable
houses on College street, in Arcadia.
Apply to A. Beglsy, Arcadia, Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
ITO BE coNTINuED.1
STORY OF A FRANC.
Pretty incident Told OF Baron Rothsr
child OF Paris Charity
Rewarded.

One OF the closest friends of Baron
Rothschild of Paris was Carolus Du-
ran, the artist. During the entire course
of certain large dinner party the great
fnancier noted that the painter kept
looking at him with most intent and
peculiar expression. After the coffee
and cigars the baron drew his friend
| aside and said: ''My dear fellow, pray
tell me why you have stared at me so
peculiarly this EVENING""
"I'n tell you with pleasure" an
swered Duran; 81 am painting beggar
for the salon. and have looked all over
Paris for 60 draw from.
I've finally founGtk Yours is the ideal"
Rothschild laughed heartily and
promised to sit for his friend in suit
able attire on the following day.
During the progress of the sitting a
young artist, one of Duran's pupils,
came into the room. Naturally he had
not been in a position to meet people
of Baron Rothschild's importance, and
SO did not know him; but the beggar's
miserable rags, wan face and WiStful
expression appealed deeply to the
young mans sympathies. Waiting I'M
til his master was busy mixing colors,
TIC RUPll LUX ITOM his vest
pocket and held it out behind his back
to the model, who seized it with
feigned avidity.
When the sitting was over Roths-
child made inquiries of Duran concern
ing the philanthropist, and was in
formed that he was student of great
promise and attainments, but among
the poorest Of the inhabitants of the
Latin quarter.
Some six months after this occurrence
the young man received n note which
ran about as follows:
Dear Sir: The franc that you gave
in charity to a beggar in the studio of
Mr.. Duran has been invested by us, and
we take pleasure in forwarding to you
our check for 1000 francs, the principal
and increment of the same Yours. etc,
Rothschild & Cie''-Harper's Round
Table
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Hints for sfarriageab1e Girls.

Do not choose an opposite" You will
be opposite enough in time.
Either put down your foot on his
cigar before marriage or make up your
mind to keep quiet about it afterward.
Learn to cook and sew, and above
all things, to learn to look sweet and
keep still when you feel mad enough
to take the roof off.
See and hear all the plays, operas and
concerts you can during the engage
nent; bad weather is apt to interfere
after marriage.
Take your mothers advice on the
question OF q husband, provided she
took her mothers.
Don't ask your brother about the per-
sonai habits OF a sutton; he can't tell
you enough to matter without giving
himself away, and he won't do that.
Do not be offended when his sister
wonders what any woman of taste can
see in him to admire. Just remember
how much you know of your own broth
er's neutrality-suspicious. Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
One was tan and the other short. Were

:: One was tail and the other short, Were
they the ones ?''
Upon receiving an affirmative reply,
he turned on his heels and dashed off
in pursuit of the evildoers, who by this
time had made good their escape.
As the avenue was reached a herdic
happened along and Tom hailed it at
his companions suggestion.
''Take US to the police station on Bat
terry street." he said to the driver, and
in few moments they stood before the
official in a well-lighted room telling
their story. A ply was in attend
ance upon prisoner and he soon made
a rapid examination of their wounds.
"a few strips Of plaster viii fix your
scalp all right" said he to the elder
man. "and your arm is only numb from
the blow. You'll be all right to-mor-
row." Then turning to Tom, he added:
"You have had a very narrow escape
from death. young man. That knife
was meant for your heart. AS it is, it
glanced on rib and there is no damage
done. 1t is only slight flesh wound,
which will give you no trouble what
ever"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
The church Bells An a Tree.

Rather more than 20 years ago the
church in Therfield, Herts, was re-
built; altogether including the re-
building of the chancel, for which the
rector was responsible. a sum of S27, 435
was spent on the work. There were
not, however, sufficient funds to COM
plete the rebuilding. and the upper
portion of the tower and the porch re-
main unfinished to the present time,
about $4,000 being required for COM
pletion. AS there was no belfry in
which to place the bells, one was hung
on the branch of a large walnut tree
in the rectory, close, adjoining the
churhcyard. There it does it's duty.
calling the people of Therfeld to
church, and patiently waiting for the
time when. through the hberality OF
friends, it may be removed to a belfry
where it will join with five old COM
panions (now stored away in the
church) in 3 merry peal on their restor-
alton to their proper home.-London
Sketch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
way He Didn,t Desert.

The inquisitorial magisterial inquir-
les have elected some humorous an
swers. An old sailor of IS, who re-
minded the magistrate that he had
helped to work the ship that took Sir
George Gray and Bishop Selwyn to Eng
land, was asked had he ever been in
prison. Not to my knowledge" was
the reply of the ancient mariner. The
court smiled again when, in answer to
the query whether he had ever deserted
his wife, the ancient mariner indig-
nantly retorted: II never had no occa-
sion to-" Some do it without any oe-
casioD," dryly observed the magistrate
London Chronicle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03

same instant, the bullet passing a foot
in front of the young mans face, and
hattening against the wall at his side.
Tom still retained the knife, and with
a quick slash he struck the hand which
held the revolver, causing the owner to
drop it, with yell of pain, and dash off
toward the street at full speed, followed
by his companion, who had evidently no
desire to face Tom alone.
AS the men disappeared he turned, to
find the stranger he had rescued groan-
ing with pain. and trying TO get on his
feet.
Take my~arm and see if you can't
stand" said Tom. Are you badly
hurt?''
My right arm is helpless. and my
head goes round like a top" was the
faint reply; "but I'm coming round all
right. I guess. I got nasty clip from
one of them cutthroats. / came to just
as that chap pulled his gun on you. and
I tried to get up. but everything swan
round so I couldn't. You're a plucky
chum-"
"Can you get up?" interrupted Tom.
hastily. "If you can I'll just find that
pistol and we'll get away from his
place. If not, IN leave you the weapon
and go after help. I'm cut ia the side.
but don't know how bad il is"
A moments search discovered the
weapon, and after assisting the in
jured man to his feet they were NOV
ing slowly up the wharf when bright
ray of light suddenly penetrated the
darkness and a tall policeman appeared
before them. throwing the searching
beams of dark lantern upon them.
whats going on down there?" he
demanded. Didn't ] hear shot just
a moment sgo?"
Tom was about to reply when his
companion exclaimed:
Two men knocked me down and
would have robbed me but for this man
here. who pitched into them They
both ran up this way"
81 passed two men," said the officer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
No HuFFF.

Mr.. Newrich-I gave you an order last
week 10 trace my ancestry back for 500
years.
Carbohydrates, sir; we have it
about half done already.
Mr.. Newrich-But 1 forgot TO give
you my name.
Chronologist-Oh, that makes no diff
ference! We always begin at the
founder of a house and work down. We
won't need your name for two weeks
Judge
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Alast;I lRsiasS
Another Kind.

81 wish you would use some powder
Mrs. Roomer," said the irritable lodger
one morning.
What do you mean, sir?" exclaimed
the landlady, Indignantly; you insult
me with your rudeness. The idea OF me
using powder!''
well. suit yourself" snapped the ir--
ritable lodger, IF you would rather lose
$40 a week than to scatter little insect
powder in my room, suppose shall
have to move."-Brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
EucouraEfnR.

do you think" ne asked, that your
father has any suspicion of my love for
you?"
NO." she replied, she is completely
deceived. / overheard him and mamma
talking about it last night. He said you
were no more capable of loving than a
chunk of putty would be."-ChicagG
Times Herald
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
a Moral In the story.

The cook was leaving to get married.
The mistress paid her her wages and
gave her little present for herself. The
TN box was on the cab, and Bridget was
on the point of stepping in, when Fido
Waddled out as If to bid farewell.
Good-by, old Fido," said Bridget;
here's bob for you. am sure you
have earned it, seeing I have not
washed a plate since have been here"
Answers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
He Wants No More.

Professor, who is the happier, The
man who owns a million pounds or he
who has seven daughters?"
THE man who has seven daughters"
''Why 500"
He who has million pounds wishes
for more; the man who has seven
daughters does not."-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
What He Tells.

eff I should tell all know" said the
detective, with a solemn shake of his
head, sit would create sensation, and
don't you forget it,"
eff you would refrain from telling
what you don't know" returned the
sarcastic citizen, sit would create even
a greater nsation."-Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03

came muIned cry followed 81 an
oath and the sound of struggle
Tom cast one quick look about him.
No one was in sight and the next in
slant he had pulled off his gloves and
darted up the passageway at full speed
The darkness was intense for short
distance, but after a few yards he
emerged into small open space in the
midst of which the three men were
writhing and twisting in desperate
struggles. Tom was unable to distin-
guish one from another, but as he
reached the spot one man tore himself
free and shouted:
"Helpl Policei Stand back OF I'll
shoot"
The resi- Of his threat was drowned
by heavy blow from q blackjack.
which knocked the weapon from his
hand.
"Stopi" cried Tom. springing to-
ward the assailant.
He was too late, for a second blow
stretched the stranger senseless and
bleeding on the snow, and with an angry
snarl the robber turned just as Toms
right fist shot out with tremendous
force.
Down went the man like stricken
OK and Tom grappled with the other
with shout of triumph. His blood was
up, and, lifting his smaller opponent
bodily from the ground. he shook him
as a mastif would a terrier.
Hands off" painted the helpless
man, fercely. Course you, what are
you trying to do?"
He was not long in doubt. for Tom
hurled him agairst the side of stone
building with such force that he fell in
an inert heap and lay motionless.
Tom turned to see what had become
of the taller man, but at that instant he
felt a sharp pain in his side and strong
hand seized him by the throat and bent
him backwards, while hoarse voice
Kissed in his ear:
'"Take that for your pains, you med
ding fool!"
With a desperate effort he twisted
himself free from his assailant. spring
ing aside barely in time to escape an
other lunge of the murderous knife he
had just felt.
Again the fellow 1unged viciously at
him, but Tom caught his wrist, and a
desperate struggle ensued. Although
much the stronger man, Tom found it
no easy task to avoid the blade, and the
two swayed back and forth over the
snow, the man trying to free his hand
for decisive stroke, and Tom bending
all his efforts to prevent it. Soon, how
ever, his iron grip began to tell, and he
felt his enemy's muscles relax. Putting
all his strength into supreme effort,
he wrenched the knife free, exclaim-
ing:
GIVE got you now, you murderer, and
don't leave you till you are behind the
bars!"
But even in the moment of his victory
he felt a cold ring of steel pressed
against his ear, and these ominous
words sounded behind him:
Hold up your hands, mister. or
you're dead man! Quick, say, OF I'll
shoot!"
It was a moment of fearful peril.
There was murder in the mans tones,
and Tom felt it. He released his grasp
slowly, and the larger man pushed him
suddenly backward, crying:
"Shoot him, you idiot!"
His action saved Toms life, for the
other man pressed the trigger at the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
What He Didn't Like.

Gilback-I am surprised, colonel, at
your time of life, that you should have
any trouble in managing your wife. All
you have to do is to let her think she is
having her own way.
Col. Quailer-Yes, but the only trouble
is that everybody else thinks so, too
Brooklyn Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Her Presentiment.

mo woman can lose her temper and
keep her beauty" he said, thoughtfulIy.
John Henry" she returned, prompt
ly, 81 just know that you are planning
to stay out late tonight and want to fix
it so that won't scold you when you
come in.'-Chicago Post.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Not nm Impersonaxor

Lets play old Maid" exclaimed
the prattlesome child who is always en-
deavoring to find an opponent in harm
less games.
Miss Passeigh looked very stern for
a moment and then answered.:
'You will have to apply to someone
whose age is more suitable. I wouldn't
be such hypocrite- "-Washingt
Star,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Could BE Traced.

Hoax-Who does the new baby take
after-you or his mother?
JoaN=Ican trace resemblance to my
wife. He raises an awful howl when
I come home late of an eYening.-Phila.
delphia Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Very Similar.

Reporter-What is the sensation of
aeing hit by cyclone!
Victim-Why, it's just like getting
married. Yer don't really realize wot's
happening till it's all over and yer come
.er yer senses!-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
He saved Room

Little Dick ate no dinner. Is he
siek?''
mo; somebody told him we were go
ng to have ice cream. Chicago Daily
Record
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
The RaEd-

Unto iady's eyebrow once he warbled
strains so sweet
Or to her coral lips or pearly teeth or dainty
feet.
But now, when he would chant for an ap-
preciative throng,
The girl who does cake-walk is the bur-
den of his song.
washington Star
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
A Dfxcordant Makeup.

your friend looks like a great mu-
sician. He has a very classical head OF
nair."
Eyes, he's got classical head OF
oair, all right. He also has ragtime
ear and a coon song voice. "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
The End.

'AlPs over" she wrote, "'twixt you and
me
Life now Is one keen misery;
No more I'll sing, no more I'll smile.
Bullet me wear your ring awhile"
Chicago Daily Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Never Agrees with Him.

DR.. Goak-Oh, no. We doctors are
not infaHible. For example, 1 never sit
down to table without something
which is forever disagreeing with me.
Mrs Brown-Indeed? And what may
that be?
DIR. Goak-My wife.-Tit-Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Hard Lines.

Lawyer-Well, have you at last de-
.ided to take my advice and pay this
dill of mine?
Client-Y-e-s.
Lawyer-Very well; William, just
add ten dollars to Mr.. Smiths bill for
.urther advice.-Boston Traveller.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
The Old Clock.

Jack loves the quaint clock on the stairs.
don't you know
For the pesky old thing can't be fixed -
twill go.
Detroit Free Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Under the New Order.

Relative (from beyond the suburbs)
Mandy, who's that young fellow
snoopin' around in the kitchen?
City Niece-Never mind him, Aunt
Ann. He's the hired girl.-Chicago
Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
A Little on.

IAN aQueduct is a conductor-noun."
The teacher from the dictionary read
Employ it in sentence, Tommy Brown
THE gentleman's an aQueduct," he said.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Not n Pleasing Sight.

Gould we see ourselves as others see u.s.
Some of US, l dare say,
Would turn our back on ourselves, alacki
And look the other way.
-Elliott'S Magazine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03
Economy.

Whats enough for one will do for two"
Oh, no, for in marriage twill seldom do;
But 1 used to think, and think so still.
In the matter of chairs it often Will
Judge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03

ST suppose when you grow up to be
a man, Bobbie, you'll want to be an
earnest Christian, won't you?"
'Yus, sir-if it won't interfere with
my being a ALLY SIoper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03

An ordinance has been passed in West
Palm Beach, Fla, forbidding females t.
enter saloons
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-03

Mummy, can have that pear that
was on the dining-room sideboard this
morning? Cos
Because what?"
Zoos I've eaten it!"-Punch-