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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04
GOOdwater Items.

After an unusually dry October, it
began raining hard here on Nov. LIST,
and during the entire month consider
able rain has fallen. 1t has been an
unusually mild November, and wheat
terminated we'll and Is doing nicely.
No snow fell here until the night of
the 26th inst, when a light snow fell.
Live stock is entering the winter in
good condition. Excepting calves,
very few cattle have changed owners
Buyers could purchase cattle quite
reasonable here now, as most farmers
hereabouts have more cattle than they
are prepared to feed during the an
suing winter.
Mr.. Cox, of near Stone Hill, Dent
county, raised a large quantity of
apples this year. and his teams have
made a number of trips through here
during the past mouth. hauling apples
to Flat River-about 50 miles from the
orchard.
VIM. Carl has recovered Mr.. Ander-
sons house and built an addition
thereto.
Several cases Of whooping cough
caused a decrease in school attendance
during the past fortnight.
The following persons visited rela-
tives and friends hereabouts during
the past month: Misses Ida Martin
and Lula Scott, and Masters James and
Marion Scott, of pear Desloge; Marion
Payne and wife, of near Quaker.
During November the following
named residents OF this community
visited relatives at the points named:
Mr.. and Mrs. James 0. Scott and Mrs.
James A. Payne, at Flat River, W. D.
Croker, at Iron Mountain; Miss Eliza
Merritt, near Tolu; James F. Merritt,
on Cub Creek.
Messrs. Rutledge, of Caledonia, and
Giles G. Henderson, of near Mann,
passed through here a few days ago
en- route to Sligo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

Deuteronomy. The doctor spoke OF
this as the original Thanksgiving, and
drew a lesson from the blessings OF
Israel Of old, in connection with those
received by our nation since its early
history. IS q separate and distinct
people. The service was largely at
tended.
F. C. Hostetter, in charge Of the
postofice al the Worlds Fair, reports
the handling Of over 49, 900 pieces OF
mail daily. Wonder what it will
handle in 1904P
A committee should be appointed
from Iron county to exhibit its re-
sources at the coming exposition.
With its minerals, fruits aud farm pro-
ducts, not mentioning its natural
beauties and fame as a health resort, it
could make q creditable exhibit at our
Worlds Fair. The Tyrolesn Alpa will
be reproduced, as stated in ID of our
former letters. Why could we not re-
produce one of the Ozarks on q small
scale, with an incline railway for pas
sengers, or remove a group of the
smaller elephant Rocks" Or repro
ducs our beautiful ''Shut-InP" Our
selection of exhibits are unlimited,
and we will he we'll paid for our work
and expense. 1t is time that old Iron
should awake from her Rip Van
Wrinkle sleep and take part in the
active affairs of the day. We hope
our editors will keep this question be-
fore the public, and the Club promises
its hearty cooperation.
Glove me little, love me long;"
Laggard lover wrote this song.
But, my dear-in modern style
Love me MUCH, a LITTLE while.
1.-The Road to RUM. il the latest
nightmare produced at the Imperial
theater. OF all the degrading, i'm
moral plays this "bears the palm" 1t
is a story Of bawdy houses. scarlet
women, and men-God save the mark
that live off the proceeds Of anne
Innocent maidens, in all their purity,
unknowingly enter this place and wit
ness a d%emoralizing production that
brings a blush of shame to their
cheeks-a play that t lis of nothing
but the immortality Of the slums OF
New York. The city authorities
should stop this production. Go to
Col. Buffers "Home of Folly" if you
will; you know what you are going to
see, and if your morals are shocked, it
is your own fault-but don't take your
wife, daughter or sweetheart TO the
Imperial teater.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04
GOOdland Items.

We had some real winter weather
last week.
A few of our farmers have not yet
gathered all OF their corn.
The Smith family, who lately spent
a month with relatives in Howell
county, have returned home sick with
grippe.
A. F. Ealon's horse died last week.
DR.. Adams sold a fine horse TO Sam
Black of Edge Hill.
j. Midyett, of Brushy, was a visitor
at Goodland last Saturday and Sunday.
Your writer saw Sam Jones, but did
not get there in time to hear his lee
ture.
Mrs. Lucy Eaton and her mother,
Grandma Love, went to Belgrade
Lately, where Mrs. Love will stay a
few weeks with her daughter, Mrs
Newcomb.
Bros. Sitton and Wilkerson, oil
Palmer, stopped with friends at Good
land when on their way to Centreville
to attend court. Bro. Sitton preached
for us while here.
N. W. Adams is confined to the
house by grippe.
Manila Brooks is slowly recovering
from a severe spell Of fever.
Born-Nov. oath, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Nip. Goggin, a son.
A protracted meeting has been in
progress at Goodland for ten days.
Last Sunday four new members were
baptized. There was also baptizing
at Burgundy at the same time.
F. M. Adams is putting up his
"Jones, he pays the freight scales,
for weighing stock.
o. H. Crocker will soon have his
new house ready to move into, when
Chas. Henson will return to his place,
now occupied by Mr.. Crocker.
Sam Croker, of Goodwater, is i'm
proving in health every day. He
spent a few days with friends at Good
land last week.
We are glad to note that Miss Gay
has recovered from her accident, and
we are sorry to lose Mr.. Markham's
family from our county.
S. L. Brooks had a lot of fine apples
stolen from his cellar lately.
Mr.. Faulkner had an old-fashioned
"raising" to raise his house last Tues.
day. PAULINE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04
The Manager Replies.
To the Editor of the REGISTER:

To the Editor of the Register:
"Creole Belle" is engaged in giving
Ironton news to the Bismarck Sun
Belle must be manufacturing items as
there has been no change of rules in
renting the Academy Of Music. The
charges are the same as for many
years. The treasurer says there is
more money on hand than for many
years. | think "Creole Belle'' wishes an
Office. She has my sympathy and my
consent, but there are others.
Mr.. E. u. Ake,is the one desiring a
new piano, and not myself. If "Creols
Belle" has any shares to dispose of on
easy terms, let her apply to me and
will aid her. II she wishes an Office,
| cannot aid her. Our rules demand
qualification, and the only one that
Belle can, under this rule, apply for
would be janitor. but another rule
says this must be filed by a man.
am afraid these two rules shut Belle
out. MANAGER OF A. Of M.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04
November Weather Summary.
st. Louis Letter.
EDITED BY THE 1. G. CLUB.


We have received a card from Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Fritsch announcing
the marriage Of their daughter, Ethel,
to Mr.. Francis Parent, on Thursday,
November Goth. Mr.. Parent, who is
a member OF the Iron County Club,
held the position of book keeper for
the Donovan Real Estate Co. OF this
city, until that firm went out Of bust
ness a few months ago. He then ac-
cepted q position with the Anheuser-
Busch Brewing Association. taking
charge of their office at Joliet, Ill. We
thought that Frank had decided to re-
main a confirmed old bachelor, as he
always "pooh-poohed" any reference
as to matrimony on his part. He
"leaves" a host Of friends In this city
particularly among the gentler sex
who will wish him success and hap
piness in bis new ''enterprise." Frank
has promised the Club the usual case
Of several bottles, and we'll drink the
health of himself and family. May
they live long and prosper.
The different Jewish congregations
Of this city held a joint Thanksgiving
morning service at Shaare-E meth,
Doctor Sales temple, corner Lindell
and Vandeventer. The following
Rabbits spoke: Doctors Sale, Messing,
Spitz, Harrison and Rosenthreter.
One OF our members who attended the
service declared the music, under the
direction Of Professor Epstein, to be in
itself a divine revelation. Doctor
Spitz read the scriptural lesson Of the
day, selecting the 26th chapter Of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04
PERSONAL.

Frank Delano was home last week.
Walter Newman OF Leepsr was here
Sunday.
Ed. Inner was here from S.. Louis
Sunday.
w. Curry is working as agent q,
Blackwell.
Mrs.. ID. A. Pilley visited in De Soto
last week.
Perry Welch Of Blackwell was in
town last week.
F. P. Hilburn Of Annapolis was In
ironton Friday.
Barney F~rauenthal and family we're
here last Thursday.
Miss Celia Martin OF ST.. Louis was
in Ironton Thursday.
John Baldwin and sister, Miss Media,
were in De Soto last week.
Mrs. DR.. Meredith OF St. Louis is
visiting the family of W. T. Gay.
F. A. Ehreacht of Pilot Knob was a
caller at this office last Saturday.
o. S. Young, book-keeper at 'Craw-
ford's, St. Louis, was in Irontou, Tues.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hunt of East st.
Louis were here several days OF last
week.
Miss Bertha Fairchild attended the
Teachers Institute at De Soto last
week.
The Misses Frauenthal Of st. Louis
were the guests of Miss Clara Schwab
last week.
Rev. I. f. Marshall left last Satur-
day for Indiana, where he will make
his future home.
j. +. Russell and wife were up from
Flat River last week attending the
Schwab-Gay wedding.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

Zaden Nosser has opened a stock Of
general merchandise 10 the old drug
store building, south Of the REGISTER
office. Complete stock Of Dry Goods
and Groceries at very lowest prices.
GIVE him a call.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

You can get your old Sewing Ma
chimes repaired and put in good order.
l have also all kinds OF parts, Needles,
etc, for same. Secondhand Sewing
Machines for sale. Call on
H. DAVIS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

October 1st we will begin making a
beautiful small Photo at 25 cents per
dozen. 1t is a Little Gem. Call and
see it at Perkins.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

We will receive about Nov. 1st. a
large stock of Christmas and Holiday
Books, of the very best series, also
Dolls, Toys, and Novelties, at H. Barn
houses.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

just received a new line of fall and
winter Dry Goods, flannel, iannelettes,
Fascinators, underclothing, Mittens,
aud Gloves at H. B~arnhouse's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04
Weather Report.

Meteorological report of Voluntary
Observer at Ironton, Iron county, Mo-,
for the week ending Tuesday, Dec.
%. 1902:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

For RENT-Farm between Middle
brook and Pilot Knob. Apply to
F. RoDACH, Middlebrook, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

For SALE-A fine Jersey COW, fresh,
two years old. Apply to
S. W. ANDREWS, Arcadia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

A large and carefully selected stock
of Clocks and Jewelry At H. Barn
houses.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

Suffer little children TO come on q
clear day, but in cloudy weather keep
them away. PERKINS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

For SALE OR TRADE-A fine Can
adam Hambletonian Stallion. Will
trade for work horse.
H. M. COLLINS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

Fresh oysters by the plate or quart
at the Blue Store.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

Why pay 81 and S. for a large pic
ture when Perkins will make a Carbon
for $1.25P
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04
Days of Week.

Neutrality-suspicious. includes rain,
hail, sleet and melted n and is re-
corded in inches and hundredths. Ten
inches of snow equal one inch of rain.
1T" indicates trace Of precipitation.
W. H. DELANo. Observer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

We have a few empty barrels left
which we will sell at $1.25 each at H.
Farmhouse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

Job-Work OF all kinds at this Office.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-12-04

In THE PoUND-Taken up by the un-
dersigned, Sunday morning, November
80, 1902, and placed in the City Pound,
an iron-gray mule, about 153 hands
high; four years old; unshod. If not
taken out by the owner, the mule will
be sold at public auction, Monday,
December 8, at 2 o'clock P. NJ, at the
Pound. JNo. | MARSHALL,
| Marshal OF the City of lronton, Mo.
Marriage licenses issued In Novem-
Der: Monroe Mayfeld and Miss Cora
Ethel Brunei; VIM. Thurman and Miss
Margie A. Chapman; James F. Won
| BILE and Miss Susan A. falkland; VIM.
P. Patterson and Miss Dora Dettmer;
Chas. Dettmer and Miss Lizzie Myers
Simeon Douglas and Miss Emma Sut.
ton; John G. Wilson and Mrs. Laura
Wyeat; John W. Robinson and Miss
Katie Lewis; j. T. Barrett and Mrs.
Mary Richter; August L. Schwab and
Miss Mae Logan Gay; Edward Rum
burg and Miss Rosa Campbell; Chas.
Collins and Miss Eliza Talley.
The St. Louis stage and Lumber Co.
is preparing to do much experiments
work in their plant here this winter
New machines Of various kinds are be-
ing received at the mill and Superln'
tendent Chambers is preparing to be-
gin work at once. In him the com
pany has a trusted employe and
machinist and mechanic second II
none. He gives his company goot
service and is faithful to their interests
At the same time he Is pleasant ani
courteous in his treatment OF those
with whom he has business dealings
] Cuba Telephone.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-25
Nelson TO DEMAND
RELEASE FROM JAIL
Issues a Manifesto From His
Cell in County Prison.
WAR ON THE AUTHORITIES
Declares He VIII Take Action to Com
pei Virginia officials to Set Him Free
or Bail-AppIicatiCa to be StTenu-
ously Contested.

John c. Nelson. the alleged gambler
and sport. sent out a def to the Virginia
authorities this morning from his cell
in the Alexandria county Jail, at Ross
Iyn 10 which he was taken yesterday to
await trial en- the charge of setting fire
to the gambling houses st Jackson City.
I'm going to appear through an at
toTupy before Justice Ct the Peace E F
Thompson On Monday declared Nelson
crrUhaticaIly. and demand my release
from iaiI Oh bail" With this announce
ment from Nelson also came one from
the authorities Of Alexandria county
that if Nelson made his application
they would contest the same and would
put forth every endeavor to keep him
behind the bars.
The authorities of Alexandria county
are none too anxious to have Nelson
loose. Trouble enough was caused in
occurring him and getting him from the
District over the Virginia border. al
though he went pcaceably enough after
being captured Nielsen. however. has 4
reputation as a fighter and a man who.
when re Cnce makes Up his mind to ac-
complish something generally does il.
It is asserted by persons who have
been IN touch with him Of late that he
has sworn TO kill Frank Foster, and
Charles Z. SaCnderSOn, his former pals,
who have charged him with burning the
jackson City shanties owned by them
Nelson. il is further asserted. while
not admitting that he set fire 70 the
buildings. has not stTenuCusly denied
the crime. and the general impression is
that he had a faIIing-out with his pals
and if he did the deed. committed it out
CT pure revenge.
The time for the preliminary hearing
in the case was set down for Tuesday
before Justice Thompson Nelson's evil
cent determination TO bring the case
himself before Thompson on Monday
however. and to begin fight against
the Virginia authorities has Occasioned
surprise. Just what the result Of his
demand viii be of course cannot be
stated, but it is generally believed that
before the case is concluded the public
viii be RECALLED with pungent details OF
the doings at Jackson City as seen from
tl> inside
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-25
SHOWED FAVORITlSM
AND ACCEPTED BRIDES
That is the Charge Bought Against
Indian Territory Official.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, July 25.-A pri-
vate dispatch from ex-State Senator D.
". futile. CT this city. now mem
her Of the Unitei States Land Commits
sion in the. Indian Territory. says that
he and another member Of the commits
sion. Dr. Linn have been accused by
the officials Of Okmulgee Greek town
ship of favoritism ana accepting brides.
! copy 0; the charges has been teIe-
graphed 10 President Roosevelt Mr..
futile says that ne viii demand an i'm
mediate hearing, and that warrants will
be served on those who made the
charges.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-25

laps so, perhaps, and, yet. after all, the
history OF these great contests IS that
candidates spring up as mushrooms, IN
minute.
who ever thought two years prior to
the election that Garfield, OF Harrison,
or Cleveland. or Polk, CT Hayes, or Bu-
chanan, or any CT them would be Presi-
dent? IN the case OF Mckinley, it -
true he had trained a year for the place,
but the rule has been that some man
las sprung up in a moment
Colonel WatteTson then mentioned J
C. Parker, Of New York. as a capable
man. who might be the next governor OF
New York.
If" he said, Parker gets the nomi-
ration for governor OF the Empire state
ard is elected that VIII solve the trou-
bic of the party. Re might easily be
elected President
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-25
FIREMEN KILLED BY
FALLING WALLS
TO INTER REMAINS TN
L0UD0N PARK CEMETERY
Body of Late c. W. BentIy, the Retired
Inventor, to be Taken to Baltimore.

The body Of the late c. W Bentley
who died Wednesday afternoon at his
home. rs c Street northeast. viii be
taken tomorrow afternoon 70 Baltimore,
where the interment viii be made in
Loudon Park Cemetery. The deceased
was IN his eighty-sighth year, and
leaves a host Of friends in this city, and
in Baltimore. He had been retired from
active business for eleven years
Mr. Bentley was the inventor of the
upright tubular steam boiler, and for
years was the head CT the Bentley Iron
Works which did large business in
this city, installing the heating plants
in the Smithsonian Institution and in the
buildings OF the Georgetown University.
He was one OF the founders. and for
years one OF the board CT managers OF
the Maryland Institute He was also the
owner Of the Bentley Springs property
which. in 1858, was devastated by fire,
The deceased is survived by i've sons
and three daughters.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-25
COMMISSIONERS Divide
Thu CONTINGENT FUND
How $4,000 Will Be Ap-
portioned in Departments.
Heads OF Bureaus to be Held Personally
Responsible That No Deficit
Is Incurred

IN accordance with the District appro-
priation act. approved July l, 1902, the
Commissioners have, by special order,
apportioned the sum OF $4,000 appro-
priated for the contingent expenses OF
the municipal government as follows:
For the Executive Office. s., 900; for the
Assessors Office, 81, $780, for the Board
OF Charities. S7G6; for the Collectors Of
fee, 500: for the Auditors Office, 500;
for the Discussing officer, $500 for the
Corporation Counsel, $3.50; for the Mar
ket Masters, 500; for the SealeT OF
Weights and Measures, S525; for the En-
gineer Department. Including the Sur
veyor's Office and the maintenance and
repair OF the laboratory and apparatus
in the Office of the Inspector Of Asphalt
and Ccments and Tor the Parking Com
mission, $3.50; for the HarbOr Master.
SI75; for the Health Office, including
I horseshoeIng and repairs TO pound and
vehicles and al allotment OF $500: for the
maintenance Of horse and wagon and
harness for the use OF the Inspector or
+ Live stock in the inspection of dairy
/ farms, exclusively, $4,000: for the Police
/ Court. $3.50; for miscellaneous eX-
+ penses, including checks, books. sta
/ tionery, printing. binding, reminding, re
/ pair and preservation OF records, dam
ages, care of horses not otherwise pro-
Fided for. horseshoeing. fuel. Ice, gas
repairs. and insurance. 50. leo; for spe-
cal insurance. $500; for the Street
/ Cleaning Department $500. and for the
Superintendent OF Insurance, 81 SOC.
The order states that the heads Of de-
! partments mentioned under this appOr-
tionment viii he held personally respon-
sible I0T any liability for contingent ex-
Ipenses OF their respective Offices in ex-
cess CT the amount apDortioned, as IN
der the act nc deficit and no debt can be
allowed
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-25
CLAIMED A MIRACLE WAS
WORKED AT CAMP MEETING
Pennsylvania Woman Says She Was
Healed of q Physical Ailment

READING, Pa, July 25.-Mrs. Mary
Z. Bard, OF this city, declares that she
was healed OF physical aiIment at the
camp meeting in progress at Bowers
Station, this county.
Rev. Jonas TTumbauer. who has charge
of the meeting, extended an invitation 20
,Iose who were afflicted to come forward
= they had faith in God to heal them.
tmcng those who responded was Mrs.
Bard. whose lower limb was stiff for
three years. At the meeting she arose
and kneIt down many times to show that
she was really cured.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-25
POPULAR TELEGRAPH
NAN Is Promoted
Mr.. Slater to Manage Louis
Vile Postal Office.
LEAVES MANY FRIENDS HERE

One Of the first changes made in tbs
southern division of the Postal TeIe-
graph Company. by its new general sup
erintsndent, NJ. c. c. Adams, is the ap-
pointmeat Of MT. ". J. Slater to the
management Of the Louisville, KY, CT
fee, to take effect on August 1.
Mr.. Slater has been connected with
the Washington office of the Postal
Company in various capacities for thir-
teen years. the last four and one-haIf OF
which he has been chief operator He
occupied this position during the Span
ISL war. when, owing to its exclusive
connection with the one open cable con
Meeting with the American forces IN Gu
ba. the direction OF the entire campaign
on that island passed over the Postal
wires. under Mr. Slater's supervision.
His services on that and. many subse-
quent occasions have so well demon
strated his abilities that the company
has wisely shown its appreciation by his
appointment to fill one OF its most i'm
portant positions.
Mr. Slater Is a native of Washington
where he has 2 host OF frienGs in teie-
graph and newspaper circles.
He viii be suCce eded here by Mr. J. D.
PTosser. who has been traffic CHIEF for
several years.
Mr. J. c. TrunneII viii be promoted
from wire chief TO succeed Mr. Prosser
and Mr. ". r Cole will succeed Mr.
TTunneII
In following the policy of the com
p2ny's late president, Mr.. John W
Nackay. the promotions are all made IL
/ recognition Of efficiency and faithful
service.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-07-25
POLICE HUNTING FOR
PARENTS OF DEAD BABY
Found IN Southeast Section Under Sus-
Pic:ous Circumstances

Policeman E Y Wall. OF the Fifth
precinct. fornd q dead infant at the foot
% Eleventh Street southeast about 1880
O'Clock this morning. The officer car
ried his find u the Fitch precinct sta
'tiorhouse. where the morsue wagon was
summoned an the body removed 70 the
deadhouse-
In the meantime the police OF the
Fifth viii make a determined effort .
ascertain the identity o. the person who
antoned the infant. Prom WHIST can
be leaned this morning, the body was
LETT some time during last night
The circumstances arc somTna- su-5-
U.ciOus Persons residing II the vicinity
claim TO have hca - infant crying
shortly after IBiG2.glJ. and % q sudden
the cries ceased. The body had no
clothes upon IT, Coroner NeviH viii
perform an autopsy II the hope o. as
. tanning the parents OF the baby and
-r-sSts. 81 !-s a ~ ..