Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-08-15

EDITED By j. w. JAoU1rH & co.

the AFORESAID Snelk mat ne cOuIQ nave
the whole of three days. vacation. For
six long years had he
'Been forced to work for the dregs of men,
And unite vile words with a barbarous pen."
So these three days release were as
welcome to him as an absinthe frappe.
The Sheik being wholly at a loss as
what to do with himself during this
long (?) period of rest, gladly accepted
the Presidents invitation to enjoy the
beauties of the Arcadia Valley.
Early Sunday morning they boarded
No. 50, and were at once made COM
Portable by Capt. Freeman, the con-
genial conductor, and his able assist
ant, Ed. Allen.
The nearest stop to their destination
was Iron Mountain, and as the next
train Toes not arrive until late that
evening, and as the president did not
wish to deprive his guest of the beau
tiful scenery of Iron county, and make
him spend the whole day among the
fat and insipid surroundings of St.
Francois county, the president and
Sheik, who is dead game when he has
to be, started to walk to Pilot Knob,
there being no transportation in sight.
Slowly they treked across the dreary
veldt and counted the seemingly end
less ties on Mr.. Gould's track, until
hungry, dusty, and thirsty they
reached the little village of Middle
brook.
In this woe- begone condition they
hailed that genial host, VIM. Trauer-
NIGHT, and made known their wants.
Mr.. Trauernicht with that hospitality
which has made his name famous
throughout Southeast Missouri, said,
s'all right, boys; come, have something
to drink" an invitation that was very
cheerfully accepted.
After a couple of glasses of old rye,
they were invited to a breakfast to
which they did full justice. After
breakfast Mr.. Trauernicht took them
through his .'den" and showed them
his valuable collection of stuffed birds
and animals, minerals and native
woods.
After spending a very pleasant two
hours visit, Mr.. Trauernicht hitched
up his thoroughbred and drove the
travellers to Pilot Knob, e%nlivening the
way with funny stories and witty say
ings. Mr.. T~rauernicht is positively a
prince among men, and if ever the
Club has the opportunity it will GER
tainly lido him good"
In the afternoon a trip through the
Valley was proposed to show the Sheik
the beauties of Iron county. In driv-
ing through the well kept and shady
streets of Ironton they met their old
friend, Tony Roehry, who asked them
if they woodland they did. Tony
mad a few cold bottles on ice, and the
Sheik was captured with the scenery.
Next came Judge Emerson's park
with its clear lake and historical sur
roundings. and the Sheik drank from
the spring and took a sprig of the
Grant Oak as a memeuto of his visit.
Then came a drive through the pic
turesque village of Arcadia with its
many beautiful residences. At Valley
Home they were unfortunate in find
ing Mr.. Thomson away on a visit, but
his charming daughter Miss Susan,
showed them over the grounds, and
gave them a drink from the rustic
we'll, as they reclined undr the grand
old oaks, which surround the dwelling.
The rushing waters and the NINA
ture water falls of the picturesque
Shut-In were a source of delight to the
Sheik who has never seen a stream ex-
cept the Mississippi river and supposed
that all water was of the same muddy
rusty hue.
On the way home they were hailed
by MIR. Rieke, who said he had heard
of their arrival and was prepared to
meet them. August produced two
bottles of NUNS. opened same and
told the travellers to help themselves,
which they proceeded to do. August
is all right, and if by any strange
workings of fortune the 1. g. C. should
fall heir to money, they will certainly
spend some of it with him.
The Sheik is happy because he had
a good time; the president is happy
because the Shek conducted himself in
an orderly manner, and if ever the
finger of calumny should tarnish the
fair name of Iron county and it needs
a champion, there is one always ready
in the Sheik.
The Club was honored by a call
from John E. Mohan, editor of the St.
Louis Citizen. Mr.. Mohan had heard
of the Club and wishes to write an
article pertaining to the 1. e. G. for
the next copy of his excellent maya
zine. We certainly feel flattered, for
the editor speaking editorially says:
.'It will be our special aim to artistic
ally present the salient features of this
great commonwealth. The eminent
people of the different walks of life,
the architectural beauties and pictur-
esque environments, the leading man
u~facturers and great indurtries. and
all the various factories in the making
of the new St. Louis will be subjects of
accurate descriptions and illustra-
tions."
Mr.. Mohan Is not only an old and
experienced newspaper man, but also
n clever and courteous gentleman, and
we know his venture will be a success. |
The last copy of the De Soto Press,
which we received through the cour
tesy of that all-around hustling editor.
j. F. Mitchim, contains q we'll written
article on the visit of the editor to at
tend the Golden Wedding Anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Webb. of Belle
view, Mo. Mr.. and Mrs. Webb have
many friends in our county and are
honored and respected by all who
know them.
They have eight living children,
0na ba1up onr ponular Tron Mountain /