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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
county of Iron, and State of Missouri.


Beginning in the center of the chan
mel OF Stouts Creek" at corner
heretofore established; thence south
81 degrees east four and ninety-two
hundredths (4.92) chains to wire
fence; thence north twenty-five (22l
degrees east along said wire fence two
and eighty-seven hundredths (2.S7l
chains; thence north sixty-seven de-
grees west three and thirty hmm
dredths Is 30l chains to corner here
tofore established in the middle of the
channel of Stout's Creek; thence south
fifty-two t52) degrees west three and
thirty hundredths $500 chains to the
place OF beginning, being part of lot
two ~ of the northwest quarter of
section five t5l, township thirty-three
1881, north. of range four east. beino
part of the west part of the land
conveyed by s. r. Harviell to John
IL. Hlgdon and is the same land deed
ed by Mrs. Nj. J. Harviell to I,onis
Miller by Warranty Deed dated lime
9Th, 1884, and recorded in the land
records of Iron County, No.. in book
number %, page 444.
which said conveyance was made
IN trust to secure the payment of II
certain promissory notes in said deed
oescrloeo; ana whereas default hav-
- SNN AA1esSAO AZ VIC payment OF said
notes;
And, whereas, it is provided in said
deed of trust that in case of the ali
sence, death, or refusal to act ON the
part of said trustee, the then actin0
Sheriff of Iron county shall act ne
such trustee; and, whereas. VIM. r.
ONeal, said trustee, does SO refuse to
act; "
Now, therefore, at the request of the
legal holder of said notes. and i'm mr.
suance of the terms of said deed of
trust, L, the undersigned sheriff and
trustee, will, on
Monday, October 3Ott, 1899,
between the hours of nine O'Clock
M. and five o'clock p. M. of that dav.
at the east front door of the oourt
house in the City of Ironton. county
of Iron, and State of Missouri, nroeeed
to sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder for cash, the real es-
tate above described, to satisfy said
note, interest and expenses Of this
Ironton, No., Sept. 25th, 1899.
B. S. GREGORY.
Sheriff and Trustee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
Probate Docket
or Iron County. Missouri. Settlemets
due. required by tas0 and ordered
made at the November Term, 1899:
Monday. November 18Th.

Monday. November 18Th.
W J Lee, Jr, Administrator: Co
Partnership estate of w J Lee, Sr, &
Son, dissolved by death.
LII White, Administrators Cum les
tamento Annexo: Estate of Evens
White, deceased
VIM T Gay. Administrator Cum Tes-
tamento Annexo: Estate of Benedict
Boehler, Sr. deceased.
VIM T Gay, Executor: Estate of
Ann Hancock. deceased
Thomas A Johnson. Curator: Estate
of Luciel johnson, minor.
Thomas A johnson, Curator: Estate
of Mary + johnson, minor.
Thomas A Johnson. Curator: Estate
of David r johnson, minor.
w T Gay, Curator: Estate of Jas
G Childers. minor.
Tuesday, NoUens5er l4th.
John Schwab, Jr. Guardian of per-
son and Curator: Estate of Mary f
Tiley, minor.
John Schwab, Jr. Guardian of person
and Curator: Estate of George W
Tiley, minor.
John Schwab, Jr, Guardian of person
and Curator: Estate of John Tiley,
minor.
w Scoggin. Curator: Estate of
Edgar Gilman, minor. Final exhibit
filed.
wv Scoggin. Curator: Estate of
Augusta Gilman, minor. Final exhibit
filed.
G w Scoggin, Curator: Estate of
George A Gilman, minor. Final ex-
hibit filed.
Caroline Pfoertner, Guardian of per-
son and Curator: Estate of John
Pfoertner. minor.
Wednesday, November 18th.
Thomas Hickman. Guardian of
person and Curator: Estate of Mary
Z Gray, minor.
Thomas Hickman, Guardian of
person and Curator of Charles H Gray,
minor.
VIM Trauernicht, Guardian of per-
son and Curator: Estate of John
Meyer. insane.
Frederick FIGHT. Guardian of person
and Curator: Estate of Benedict
Boehler, Jr, minor.
Evert Hughes, Guardian of person
and Curator: Estate of Nancy Hughes,
insane.
W.T. Gay, Curator: Estate of Chas
Ligget, minor. Final exhibit filed.
WTGay, Curator: Estate of Dora
Ligget, minor.
w I Gay, Curator: Estate of Charles
p Ruhl, minor.
J. b. HAMPTON,
Judge of Probate and ex-Officio Clerk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, Earl B. Johnson and
Alma Johnson, his wife, by their
certain Deed of Trust, dated the 24th
day of August, 1896, duly recorded
in the office of the Recorder of Deeds
for the County of Iron, and State of
Missouri, in book SO, at page 392, did
convey to VIM. r. O'Neal, trus-
tee, the following described real es-
tate, situate, lying and being In the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
Trustees Sale .

Whereas, James Mulligan, (then a
single and unmarried man), by his
certain deed of trust, dated the oath
day of August, 1889, and recorded in
the office of the recorder of deeds in
and for the county of Iron, in book
So, at page 1856, conveyed to the un-
dersigned trustee, the following de-
scribed real estate, situate, lying and
being in the county of Iron and State
of Missouri, TO wit:
Beginning at the northwest corner
of lot number az four of the northwest
quarter of section three, at the corner
made and established by a. G.. Farm
ham, running thence east 1880 chains
set a stone from which q 3. oak 20
inches bears south So links; thence
south at $50 chains set stone from
which a b. oak Is inches bears n. Al
degrees west "a links; also, a pin oak
10 inches bears south AZ degrees east
IL links; thence west 1880 chains set
a stone on the section line from which
a pin oak 10 inches bears south
links, b. oak inches bears n. IS
degrees east % links; thence north
along and with the section $50 chains
to beginning, containing six acres.
Also, east half of lot numbered four
northeast quarter, section four az
and west half of lot number five (5)
northwest quarter of section number
three Gall of township mum Der (33)
thirty three, of range (4) four east, the
last two described tracts containing
50 acres, more or less.
Also, all that part of the east half of
lot number five (5) of the northwest
quarter of section three (3) which lies
on the west line of Stout's creek, be-
ginning in the middle of the main
channel of said creek where the line
between lots No. and five (5) cross
said creek: running thence up with
the main channel of said creek to the
mouth of a small drain at the point of
the hill; thence up said drain TO the
intersection of the township line
containing (22) twenty-five acres,
more or less-also being in township
thirty-three 1881 north, of range east.
Which conveyance was made to the
undersigned in trust to secure the
payment of certain notes in said deed
specitied; and, whereas, all of said
notes are past due and the interest
remains unpaid on these since the 18th
day of June, 1899;
Now, therefore, at the request of the
legal holder of said notes, and in pur-
suance of the provisions of said deed
of trust, the undersigned trustee, will
on
Thursday, NoUemaber 9th, 1899,
between the hours of 9 o'clock in the
forenoon and O'Clock in the after
noon of that day, at the courthouse
door in the town of Ironton, in the
county of Iron and State of Missouri,
proceed to sell at public vendue, to
the highest bidder for cash, the prop
erty herein above described to satisfy
the said notes and the interest due
and the costs and expenses of exc
cutting of this trust.
MAURICE MCKEAG, Trustee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
-HHD

The system of education pursued in this
institution is designed to develop the moral
intellectual and physical powers of the pu-
pills; to make them refined, accomplished
and useful members of society.
Pupils OF ali denominations are equally re
observation-disclosures withtheir convictiors
being carefully avoided.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
Academy of Music.
Ironton, Mo.

Auditorium, 50x37 feet. stage, 22x37 feet,
with opening or proscenium 10 :6x12. Two
dressing-rooms, one on either side of stage.
and alarge room underneath FOurScenes-
Street, Wood, Kitchen and Parlor-in grooves
Fitted with all ordinary appurtenances. Hall
seated with chairs, and gallery with benches
Seating capacity bout 500.
The towns of Ironton, Pilot Knob and
Arcadia, with population of 1000. are
within radius of one mile-lronton In
the centre.
Forterms. etc. applvt to
W. T. GAY, Superintendent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR
WITH WILL ANNEXED.

Notice is hereby given, that Letters
of Administration, with the Will An
nexed, on the Estate of Frederick
Tape, late of Iron county, deceased,
have been granted to the undersign-
ed, William Roebbe!, by the Judge of
the Probate Court of Iron county,
bearing date the 22d day of Septem-
Der, 1899.
Ali persons having claims against said estateare
required to exhibit them to me for allowance with
in one year after the date OF said letters they
may be precluded from any benefit OF such estate;
and If such claims be not exhibited within two
years from the date of this publication, they shall
be forever barred.
WILLIAM ROEBBEL,
Administrator, with the Will An
nexed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19

For Sale or Rent-The Crommer
residence in east Ironton-ten rooms
aud cellar Good outhouses, four
acres of ground.
A. BEGLEY, Arcadia, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19

Arcadia Valley Cook Book on sale al
this office. Price. $1.O0.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-19
Fl. NY. COLLINS
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE<
IRONTON MO

on Office TO PIcNIcERs AND ExcURsloNIsTs
OIHacks, Spring Wagons, Single and
Double Buggies; Three-Seated Car
riages and Two-Seated Carriages, with COM
petent drivers; also, the best of Saddle
Horses for Ladies and Gentlemen csube had
at REASONABLE RATES.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-21
WELCOME TO GENERAL WOOD.
Arrival of New military Governor OF
Cuba at Havana.

| Havana, Dec. 20.--The welcome given
| General Wood this morning on entering
Havana was, according to all the old
residents without parallel in the his
tory Of the island. The elaborate dis
play Of bunting in the harbor and the
multitude of boats and bands showed
that the hastily formed reception COM
mittee had done excellent work. More
over there was heartiness in the
cheering that was quite unusual. The
battleship Texas hoisted her flag to re-
turn the Mexico's salute and number
of bands play continuously around the
steamer so long as General Wood re-
manned on board Very beautiful was
the display made by the procession Of
launches which escorted on the COVER
nor general to the shore. Many of the
launches towed large and gaily deco
rated boats. Colonel Rathbone, direc-
tor of the Cuban postal service, was on
board the division tug.
During the morning there was con-
stant stream of callers at the Hotel
Ingleterra, where General Wood will re-
main until General Brookes departure.
During the next few days General
Wood will only attend to routine work
at the palace He is the recipient of
numerous invitations to stay at private
houses, but has felt it wiser to remain
at the hotel. Next Saturday General
Ludlow will give an official reception
in honor of the new governor general
from 8 to in the afternoon and a
governors salute Of seventeen guns will
then be fired from Cabanas.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-21
THE sTOLINEUx TRIAL.
All Yesterday spent In Examining
TyrrelI, the Writing Expert.

New York, Dec 20.-The entire pro-
ceedings in to-day's session of the trial
of Roland r. Molineux for the murder
of Mrs. Kate j. Adams, were devoted
to the examination Of John F. Tyrrell
of Milwaukee. Wis., the handwriting
expert whose testimony yesterday was
interrupted by the adjournment of
court. Mr.. Tyrrell's evidence was main
ly technical. being devoted to the pe-
cullarities in slants, curves, loops, pen
pressure" and "pen-habits' of writings
which he alleged were done by Mol
ineux. One of his points was that most
of the writing was vertical without
having any of the vertical STYLES usu-
ally accompanying such writing.
One of his statements, which was in
direct contrast to evidence given by
William J. Kinsley, the other handwrit-
ting of the a." Mr. Tyrrell main
tanned that the writer completed his
word and often his sentence before re-
turning with his pen to dot the a."
Mr.. Kinsley gave it as his opinion that
the writer stopped to dot the ''i'' be-
fore completing the word. Mr.. Tyrrell
brought out the point that the writer of
the poison package address could only
write certain distance without lifting
his hand or changing the position of
his pen. In this connection he made
between the address or
the poison package, the bogus Cornish
letter and some writings ad-
mitted to have been done by Molineux.
He said that similar words of all the
exhibits had the same ''pen habits" He
also pointed out what he claimed to be
pertinent similarities In the formation
Of many Of the letters, loops, strokes
and curves When asked the strength
of his opinion that the defendant wrote
all the exhibits from which the word
"oblige" had been taken and analyzed
he said "As strong as anything ter
anything can be on this
EARTH
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-21
INTERESTING CASE I'm CLINTON.
Stone Thrown Through PostofTice Win.
dow Il O bib erY Probably The Object.


Clinton, Conn, Dec. 20.-The United
States postal authorities have taken up
the case of what might have been an
attempt on the life of Mrs A. w. Jones,
the postmistress here, last night by
an unknown party throwing a large
stone through the plate glass window.
.Postoffice Inspector William'I Lewis
of the New England division, who re-
sides in Middletown, has been appointed
to investigate and arrived in town this
afternoon. The stone that was hurled
through the window is four inches in
diameter. One theory is given much
credit that the stone was thrown
through the window for the purpose of
frightening Mrs. Jones so that she
would run out of the place and the per-
petrators would then be able to secure
some plunder. AS the postmistress is
50 popular 1t is scarcely credited that
any wilful attempt to injur her was
contemplated. Mrs. Jones is the wild
ow Of r. e. Jones, who was appointed
postmaster by President Cleveland in
1898. He died during his term Of office
and Mrs. Jones was appointed to fill
the unexpired time. In 1897 petition
signed by both republicans and demo-
Gratis was forwarded to President Nc
Kinley and he appointed her as post
mistress
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-21
A SENSATION In HAVANA
TEN CHIEF CUSTOM HOUSE Ap.
PRAISERS ARRESTED.
Charged With Being In ColIusion with
Many Havana Merchants to syvindIe
the Government Out OF Large SUMS
Merohants Likely to be Arrested
Work of Secret Service Men.

Havana, Dec. 20.-An immense SEN
sation was caused in Havana this af-
ternoon by the arrest of ten Of the chief
appraisers Of the custom house staff.
on charges of being in collusion with
many Havana merchants to swindIc
the government out of large sums. 1t
is asserted that the fraud has been
practiced for two weeks at least and
probably for longer period, and 1t is
believed that thousands Of dollars have
been corruptly diverted Colonel Bliss
obtained evidence enough to warre ~
the arrests, and as he believes. to insure
conviction The swindle was accom-
plished by classification of articles
under which valuable goods went into
cheap classes.
Many merchants are likely to be ar
rested within the next few days. Colo
mel Bliss is being congratulated on all
hands upon the good work of his Sec
ret service. CONSERVATION reigns among
many OF the principal families Of Ha-
vana as the men arrested are some Of
the best known socially in town, sever
al belong to the Union club, the most
exclusive social organization in the city.
All assert that they do not know why
they have been arrested and they be-
lieve their arrests are connected with
the recent arrest Of an alleged counter
feiter. Members of the Union club are
very indignant that their fellow club
members should not have been allowed
to take hacks on the way to the city
prison. AS matter of fact they were
marched there in body, surrounded
by police. Orders were given that their
friends should not be allowed to COM
municate with them. General Ludlow,
who was appealed to on behalf Of the
mother Of one of the prisoners, made
an exception in her case, but this has
caused much dissatisfaction among
the others.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-21
BRITISH ANXIETY GROWING
COMPLETE 4BS ENCE OF DEFI-
MITE NEWS From THE WAR,
Nothing Heard from Lord Methuen
Since Last sunday-Fear That His
Communications Have Really Been
ened-BulIer May be Trying to Join
White by Flank Movement.

London, Dec. 21, 4:45 a. m.--The grav-
ity of the military situation is again
becoming accentuated in the public
mind, owing to the complete absence OF
news. Nothing has been heard from
Lord Methuen since Sunday, and il is
feared that his communications have
really been cut If this be so his posi-
tion is dangerous. A correspondent of
the Daily News telegraphing from Mod
der River last Saturday says:
The Boer position, already formida-
BILE on December IL, has since been
greatly strengthened, extending for an
area Of twelve miles. 1t is entrenched
according to the most modern methods
throughout it's entire length; wire fences
have been placed before all the trench
es at every point; guns have been got
into position, and there is every evil
dence that the Beers are well supplied
with ammunition. Only powerful at
tacking force can hope to make a sue
cessful assault"
The Times in an article from the pen
of military expert laments the disper-
sion of the British forces, quotes, the
maxim of Napoleon in favor of concen-
tratfon and regrets that Lord Methuen
did not retire to Orange river a week
age.
The latest dispatches seem to show
that the British forces are standing on
the defensive at all points. General
Butler is ordering the troops now ar
irving at Cape Town to proceed to
Durham to reinforce the Natal colmn.
Absence of news from him has led to
surmise that he is trying to join Cen
eral White by flank movement
The appeals for yeomanry and volun-
teers are being responded to with the
greatest enthusiasm in all parts OF the
country. Lord Wolseley proposes that
the force being raised by the lord may
or of London be called the "City of Lon
don Imperial Volunteers" The govern
ment expects the total of yeomanry and
volunteers to reach eight thousand.
Baron Chesham will command, with
Lord Longate as adjutant general.
The papers are now generally Joining
in free criticism of the government and
the war Office as day by day fresh
proofs of unpreparedness come to light.
Special stress is laid upon the failure
to provide proper transports, which
compels the columns to stick tight to
railways, and upon the inferiority Of
the British artillery The Australian
colonies are responding eagerly to the
imperial governments appeals for sec
ond contingents. 1t is reported that the
queen will abandon her proposed visit
to Italy in consequence of the war.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-21
GENERAL wroN,s REMA1ys.
Brought to Misunderstanding Details OF
che Battle nj san Meteo.

F., Brought TO ManIln-turther Details oi
che Battle nj san Meteo.
| Manila, Dec 20, p. nl.-Major Cen
eral Lawton's body was brought from
| San Mateo to Manila this afternoon, his
staff and squadron of cavalry acting
! as escort. 1t was found necessary to
! bridge the river. The funeral will take
! place from his late residence here, a
mansion formerly occupied by Spanish
gentleman. The body has been placed
| temporarily in vault in El Paco ceme-
| terry, where many of the American SOL
diers have been inferred, and guard
of honor will be maintained When
Mrs. Lawton and her four children shall
have completed their arrangements for
returning to the United States, the re-
mains will be taken on a transport,
with an escort of officers, for final in
terment, as is thought probable here,
in Arlington cemetery. General Law
tons death has caused universal sor-
row in Manila No American officer
had greater popularity among all
ranks; and in his dealings with the ma
tives. he commanded their respect and
confidence to remarkable degree. The
mayors whom he installed In the neigh
boring towns are arranging to attend
the funeral in body.
To his executive ability and personal
leadership is chiefly due the brilliant
execution of the plan of campaign in
North LuZon, which has scattered the
insurrectionary forces from San Isidro
to the Gulf of Linyayen. That section
of the island, which had to be traversed
dunrlng the very worst season Of the
year, presented difficulties considered
by all acquainted with it to be almost
insurmountable; but General Lawton
thoroughly covered the programme as
signed him. When he reached Tayug
and found, that the other division had
not arrived, he went through to Dapu-
pan on his own responsibility. AL
though he imposed great hardships on
his men, he invariably shared their lot
cheerfully.
Thirteen Americans, including three
officers were wounded in the engage
ment at San Mateo where General Law
ton was killed. Captain Breckinridge's
wound is not dangerous, although the
bullet penetrated his arm and eide. 1t
is estimated that the insurgents num-
bered five hundred and that half of
them were armed with rifles. The
Americans numbered thirteen hundred;
but the command had been much de-
pleted by sickness.
The wagon train found the roads inn
passable and was obliged to return. The
retreated to sthe northeast,
leaving six dead. They have other
forces near Taytay. This region, al
though close to Manila, has proved the
most difficult from which to disiodge
the enemy 1t is now reported that the
insurgents intend to concentrate at
Santa Cruz, Laguna province, and in
the district feast OF Laguna de Bay. 1t |
Is said Aguinaldo has Joined the Mari
1uina force
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-21
DID NOT MURDER THEIR MOTHER
The Seery Brothers Acquitted Verdict
Early This Morning.

Dedham, Mass. Dec 20.-The jury in
the case of John W. and Joseph E.
Seery, charged with the murder Of their
mother Ellen, after being out nine
hours reported a verdict of not guilty.
The verdict was not reached until after
midnight.
The trial which ended yesterday was
that of John and Joseph Seery, brothers,
charged with murder in the first degree
In causing the death of their mother
Ellen, by criminal assault. The Seery
family lived in East Dedham and the
alleged assault occurred in their home
last July. The trial opened on Monday,
December II, the jury being impanelled
the following day. The evidence was
entirely circumstantial and the govern
ment's witness did not agree in many
particulars nfacts that would show
that the assault was committed as al
legged. The trial had only local interest
and was not marked by any important
features except the ruling of the court
that the government could hardly main
tain that Mrs Seery was assaulted in
the manner alleged by both sons, and
therefore only one could be convicted as
charged in the indictment.