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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
ANOTHER FEUD EXPECTED.
Soldiers Pursue Jim ~PinkertOn, Who
Killed John Garrett After
Escaping From Jail.

Owingsville, KY, Nov. 2--Another
feud outbreak is expected in Breathitt
county, according to the reports re-
ceived here. Last night John Garrett
was fired upon from ambush and in
stantly killed by Jim Pinkerston, who
escaped from the Morgan county Jail.
The killing occurred at. Wil'lurst, ten
miles from Jackson. There has been
bad feeling between the relatives OF
the two men for years, and further
trouble is feared. Soldiers from Jack
son are pursuing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

The manufacturing establishments In
the cities of Iowa have promised the
Worlds fair commission of that state
that they will send about 100 exhibits
to the machinery, transportation and
manufacturing departments OF the
Louisiana Purchase exposition. These
will include both staple goods and nov
elites, cereal products, a pearl button
factory in operation, and a fine ex-
hibit from the Dubuque iron works
company that built the cruiser Er1cs-
son and many other vessels.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

At Mansfield, the jury in the case OF
Sam Goss, charged with the murder of
Willie HARRISON, returned a verdict of
murder in the second degree, and as
sessed punishment at ten years in the
penitentiary. The jury was out over
forty hours.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
berkshire breeders. Attention.

The Berkshire breeders of Missouri
who contemplate an exhibit at the
Worlds fair, and all who desire to aid
parties to complete their show herds,
will serve the best interests of all con-
cerned by writing Hon. N. H. Gentry
of Sedalia, the live stock superintend-
emit of the Missouri commission.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
"The Greatest Ever"

The extent and beauty of the accom-
modations provided for the Worlds
fair far exceed all previous %endeavors,
and give assurance that in all respects
the exposition of 1904 will be the great
est ever undertaken in any country.
The zeal approach to completion of the
exposition buildings and grounds leave
no room for doubt as to the full In
stallation, April 80, 1904, of all the eX-
hibits in the several departments. A
more intimate personal acquaintance
with President Francis and his able
corps of assistants inspires the fullest
confidence in the intelligent and prac-
tical conduct of the exposition on lines
that will best promote all the indus
tries and advance the highest standards
of civilization, -
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Missouri university will have a re-
union of the alumni at the next COM
mencement, in June. This idea is
unique. 1t is proposed to bring all the
alumni of the institution together, and
special invitations have been issued
to all graduates. Invitations have gone
to every state in America and to for
eign countries. Enough replies have
been received to insure an attendance
of several thousand.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Boy of 13 Assassinated.

Luther R. Johnson, aged 19, was
found dead near Central City, with a
bullet hole in his brain. 1t Is alleged
he was murdered by a farmer, who
made threats against the lad for hunt
ing on his farm. Young Johnson was
out hunting when he was killed. The
body was found in a field just owe the
Newton county line.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

d. ]. Crosby, of Washington, who is
connected with the government depart
ment of agriculture, has begun the de-
livery of a series of lectures in this
state on the Importance of teaching
agriculture and horticulture in the
public schools. These addresses will
be delivered before the county teachers
institutes, to be held at the following
places: Mexico, Moberly, Centralia,
Fulton, Columbia, Kirksville, Warrens-
burg, Sedalia, Higginsville, Dearborn
and Richmond.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Pardoned by Dockery.

James STANDBY, Of st. Louis, sent up
in February, 1901, to serve five years
for robbery, has been granted a sick
pardon by Gov. Dockery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
The Missouri Exhibit.

1t is the purpose of the Missouri state
commission having charge of the state
exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase ex-
position to have our industries cred
itably represented. 1t is fitting that
Missouri, the premier state on this
eventful occasion, and the hostess Of
the greatest universal exposition ever
known, should have a full and COM
plete display in all departments worthy
of the enterprise and culture of her
people.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
WhirIed Around on BELT.

Earl Morgan, a young nan employed
in a sawmill at Forest Green, seven
miles north of Glasgow, met with a
serious accident. His jacket caught in
a belt, and he was whirled around I'M
til the belt came off. His injuries are
considered serious.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

While cutting timber near West
Plains, Jesse LAatz accidentally dis
charged his revolver. The ball pene-
trated the heart.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
State Librarians, Meet.

At the fourth annual meeting of the
Missouri State Library association at
St. Joseph, Purd B. Wright, of that
city, was elected president; Miss Sula
Wagner, of st. Louis, vice-president;
L. M. McAfee, president of Park col
lege. at Parkville, second vice-presi-
dent, and Miss Faith e. Smith, of Sc
dalia, secretary and treasurer. The
next meeting will be held in st. Louis
in October, 1904.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Frank Harwood, Of Kansas City,
tried to separate two belligerents, and
was taken to the city hospital in an
ambulance, having a cracked skull.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

On honor of Missouri's illustrious
sons, Thomas Hart Benton and Fran
els P. Blair, the two exhibit halls with
in the Missouri building at the Worlds
fair have been named Benton and
Blair halls, respectively. Benton hall
is to the right of the building from
the main entrance, and Blair hall is
the n facing east, upon the left hand
of the entrance. In these halls the ex-
hibits to be cared for in the Missouri
building will be installed. By a beau
tifully-worked-out scheme, the exhibit
halls-or at least one of them-will be
gotten up on a puzzle plan, so that n
going through will make frequent turns
through mystic by-paths, with some
pretty surprises en- route. By a fur
ther happy arrangements 1t is pro-
posed to show the varied feature of
Missouri's agricultural and horticultur-
al production. By means of this plan
the visitor will not get the idea that
Missouri raises only corn, nor wheat
alone, nor blue grass, nor alfalfa, but
that our range of production is from
spring wheat to cotton. E II. Allen,
who has charge of exhibit installation.
has already completed the great bulk
Of his plans, and the shop where the
work will be prepared is now being
built. The Missouri building is well
approaching completion,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Valuable Contributions.

The Missouri Historical society has
made some valuable contributions to
the Missouri state building at the
Worlds fair. Among these are the
original letter of credit from Thomas
Jefferson to Meriwether Lewis, por-
traits of all the governors of the state,
and specimens of ancient firearms
used in the early days of the republic.
Another document to be exhibited is
a contract to build a church III St.
Louis, undertaken by Pierre Luxem
Baron, for 1900 livres in deer skins"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

By the tragic death of Mrs. Emma
Booth-Tucker, second daughter of Gen
William Booth, founder of the Saliva.
tion Army, who was killed in the
wreck of the east-bound California
train No. 2, near Dean Lake, Mo, east
of Kansas City, on the 2Sth, the army
suffered an irreparable loss.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Almost Finished.

The palace of manufactures at the
Worlds fair is nearly finished. The
main entrance, in the center of the
south facade, is the most striking fea-
ture to be erected. This entrance is a
great archway $50 feet high.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Frank James is living on the farm
belonging to Mrs. Samuels, his mother,
near Excelsior Springs. He says the
show business brought nothing to him
nor Cole Younger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

A cablegram from Paris, on the 26th.
gave the first information from France
that the French government was at
work on a revision of it's treaty with
the United States which may open q
way for the extradition of Ellis VAIN
wright, indicted by the st. Louis grand
Jury on a bribery charge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Hon. John N. Schooler died at his
home nine miles northeast of Carthage.
He was a prominent republican and
mason, and represented Jasper coun-
ty in the Thirty-second general assem-
bly,.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Ninety Freight Cars Burned.

Ninety freight cars were burned in
the Missouri Pacific yards in the east
bottoms in Kansas City. The loss will
exceed 100000. Some of the cars were
loaded with grain. 1t is probable that
the fire was started by tramps.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Grand Jury Investigation.

The st. Louis grand jury has taken
up the question Of state boodling. Cir
cult Attorney Joseph w. Folk has an
nounced his intention of probing into
the affairs of the Office of state coal oil
inspector.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
. Insurance Company Licensed.

The American Casualty Co. Of New
York, a new stock company, has been
licensed by State Superintendent of In
ran Robert G. Yates to do an ac-
cident, plate glass, employers liabili-
ty and boiler inspection insurance bus
mess in Missouri. H. S. Blossom &
Co., of st. Louis, have been appointed
general agents for the eastern half of
the state and Fred W. Schafer, Of
Kansas City, general agent for the
western half by this company.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Woman Accidentally Shot.

While returning in a skiff on Salt
river from a nutting expedition, near
Louisiana, Mrs. E. G. Brogden was Sc
riously wounded by the accidental dis
charge of a shotgun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Granted IL Sick Pardon.

Cap. Pierce, sent to the penitentiary
in April, 1902, from Kansas City to
serve a 30-months' sentence for grand
larceny, has been granted a sick par
don by Gov. Dockery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Gov. Sanford B. Dole Of Hawaii has
been warmly recommended to succeed
Judge Estee, on the Hawaiian bench
and Senator Cullom and w. Haywood
who represents the Honolulu chamber
of commerce in Washington, called or
the president, on the 29th, in Gov
Dole's interest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
They Got No Booty.

Safe crackers made an unsuccessful
attempt to rob the bank at Pilot Grove.
Nitroglycerin was used in an effort to
blow the safe, and three attempts were
made, but without success. The Mis-
souri, Bankers association has Of
fered $500 reward each for the capture
of the culprits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Capt. H. G. Sharpless, who has drift
ed from Billings, Mont, to st. Louis,
5000 miles, in an old shanty-boat, in
tends to continue on to New Orleans.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

John Lannen, of Rock Island, Ill. was
stealing a ride on an Iron Mountain
freight train. Near Riverside he was
attacked by three tramps, who robbed
him of $22 and threw him from the
train, after shooting him in the thigh,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Brakeman Fatally Hurt.

While coupling cars at Marshall,
Eugene Dane, a brakeman, was fatally
hurt. His home was at Slater, and he
leaves a wife.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Her Pride Was Wounded.

Because she had been arrested n
incarcerated in Jail on a trivial charge,
Mrs. Elizabeth Groul, aged 81, tried
to kill herself in her cell, in st. Louis.
by strangling herself with her apron.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Missouri annually exports seed corn
to Belgium. This is one of the results
of Missouri's exhibit of agriculture at
the Chicago exposition.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

"A great revival has just closed at
Centalia. The attendance was large,
and there were over 100 conversions.
W. A. Moore, of st. Louis, presided.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

A gas discovery in the Brenning ba.
sin, II miles west of Douglas, Wyo.
on the 2Sth, caused excitement, anC
crowds rushed to the scene. The flow
was struck at a depth Of ATS feet, and
was SO great that it forced the heavy
drill out of the well and threw gravel
and dirt over the top Of the derrick.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Mrs. Jewett Gets Divorce.

Mrs. Carrie Underwood Jewett OBJ
tanned a divorce from Paymaster SEQ
Vile Jewett, at Kansas City, a few days
ago. The Jewetts belong to n
of the oldest families in that part
of the state, Desertion was
charged in the petition. No defense
was offered. The custody of her seven
year-old child, $4S,0O0 in cash and an
allowance of $500. per year for the
maintenance of the child were awarded
Mrs. Jewett. The naval officer is o.
on duty at the Brooklyn navy yard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Circuit Attorney Folk, of st. Louis
announced, on the 9th. that he had
selected Chief of Detectives William
Desmond as one of the men who will
go to Gaudalajara, Mexico, to bring
Charles Kraft back to St. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

A grand jury to Investigate charges
of boodling on the board of education
in Kansas City, Kas. and to take &C.
ton to suppress gambling and close sa-
looms operating in violation of the pro-
hibitory law, was ordered on the 28th,
by Judge e. L. Fischer, of the district
court. to v at the December
term.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Samuel Lafferty was badly injured
in a rock quarry near Louisiana. A
rock weighing half q ton rolled on him
and crushed his foot SO badly that am
putation was necessary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Post Office Receipts.

Kansas City's post office receipts for
September were s104,763, $13,9i7 more
than last year. st. Joseph's receipts
we're $18, 656, an increase of S10S.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
A Fatal Runaway.

Joseph Norman was killed in a runa-
way at Prosperity a few days ago. Two
other men in the vehicle were only
slightly hurt.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

The contract for the construction in
st. Joseph Of a packing plant for the
Hammond people, to take the place Of
the one recently burned, has been let.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

The trial of F. Seymour Darlington.
charged with the murder of James P.
Mccain, at Bonfils station. st. Louis
county, Mo-, June 10, was, on the 29th,
set for December IA before the circuit
court in Clayton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

A head-on collision Of two Frisco
freight trains at Dillon caused a block
ade Of traffic for several hours. A ON
ductor broke his arm.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

John w. Murray, a civil war vet
eran and a prominent resident of indie
pendence, died at his home in that
city, aged II.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

President Roosevelt was As years ole
on the 9th. He had the distinction
Of being the first president of the
United States to celebrate such a
youthful birthday in the White House,
and nearly every caller that visited him
in his office made a point of congratu-
lating him upon that fact.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Cincinnati will make an effort to get
the republican national convention
next year. The subject will be brought
up by Senator Hanna, Harding and My
ron 7. Herrick.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Marshal Killed.

John Brendal, marshal at Knobnos-
ter, died from the effects of an as
sault made upon him by two young
men, who were arrested.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Mrs. Catherine Reddy, of Yonkers, N
Y, was awarded, on the Goth, a yer.
dict Of $4,000 in suit for $780, 900 dam.
ages against the New York Contra
railroad. This was said to have been
the largest verdict for a woman against
a railroad company ever rendered in
New York state.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Lord S%trathcona Canadian high com
missioner, accepted the nomination tc
the chancellorship of Aberdeen (Scot.
land) university. The nomination was
offered to Andrew Carnegie, who de-.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Mayor Harrison of Chicago, on tn,
29th, decided to become a candidate for
the nomination for the presidency on
the democratic ticket next year. In
making his decision, he said he was
influenced more by the possibility OF
being the nominee in 1908, than he was
i'm 1904.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

A cablegram received at Washing.
Powell. at San Domingo, reported that
conditions in the republic were in a
state of great disturbance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Gen. Nelson A. Miles, in Seattle
Wash, on the 18th, on his way east
denied that he had any interests in
Texas or that he would make that state
his home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

One Of the most brilliant society
events Of the season was the marriage
Of Miss Marian Lucy Wright to DR..
Everett Powers at Carthage.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Child Fatally Burned.

Catherine O'bay, aged A, was fatally
burned in st. Louis, her dress igniting
from a bonfire.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05
Allied Printing Trades.

The Missouri State Allied Printing
trades council held its second annual
meeting at Sedalia. G. P. Connolly, Of
st. Louis, presided.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Joseph Monroe, who wa the Oldest
resident farmer of Shelby county, ILL.,.
died, on the 9th, at his home, nea
Pana, ILL.,, aged SO years. He was a
direct descendant of James Monroe
fifth president of the United States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Rev. Albert E. Gammage, who re
signed the p~astorate of the Lawndale
Avenue Baptist church, Kansas City,
because charges of heresy had been
filed against him, justifies his position
on the ground of a ''purer faith" He
asserts that he is not a hereto, but a
Christian and an orthodox Baptist. 1t
is his intention to establish another
Baptist church near his former one,
and also erect a berachach home in the
downtown district. By a berachach
home is meant a holy place. Rev. Mr..
Gammage asserts that the church,
meaning thereby the various Protestant
denominations of the Christian faith,
sis dead, and this is generally recog-,
nized as a fact by the ministers OF the
Gospel"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

In the St. Louis United states dis
trict court. on the 9th. Judge Adams
overruled Judge Krum's demurrer to
the indictments against Thomas
Il. Barrett. John P. Dolan and Frank
Garrett. The men were charged with
having aided and abetted in procuring
false naturalization papers from the st
Louis court of appeals.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Chief of Detectives William DESMOND
and Sheriff Joseph Dickmann. of st
Louis, departed for Cuadalajara, Mex
leo, on the Goth, to bring Charles
Kratz, the renowned fugitive boodler
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

The court of appeals at Albany, N,
Y, on the 9th, placed a final negative
upon the attempt of Albert T. Patrick
to obtain the vast fortune of the de-
ceased millionaire, William M. Rice,
for whose murder he was sentenced to
death in Sing Sing IN. W prison.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

The eighth annual meeting Of the
Missouri Federation Of Women's Clubs
was held at Hannibal .
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

While struggling with his wife for
the possession Of a revolver, Elmer
Ayers, of Carthage, was fatally shot.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Roy Miller, aged II, fell under the
wheels Of a Frisco train, in st. Louis.
Both legs were cut off, and he died.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

At a largely-attended meeting OF
fishermen along the Illinois river, at
Eprink Lake, ILL.,, a fishing preserve,
an organization was effected, or the
18th, by the election Of Brant Evans,
Spring Lake, president, and j.. T. Hy-
Crs, Pekin, secretary. The object was
to fight the game wardens, whom they
accused Of making illegal seizure OF
nets.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-11-05

Rear-Admiral Francis T. Bowlcs
chief of the bureau of construction anC
repairs of the navy department, IN the
18th, rendered his resignation as ar
officer in the United States navy TO the
president, and it was accepted, to tax
effect on the 31st.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-13
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
From Mondays Daily.
! Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Bullock,
80 Ferry street, a nine pound daugh-
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert George are
very i'll at their home, 7O2 Wabash av-
enue.
The largest assortment of tank heat
ers in the city found at w. A. McIntire
& Co.
Mrs. Hiram Michael, who has been
suffering with broken arm is much
better.
Jerome Cundiff, who was injured SO
seriously several weeks ago, is stead
lily improving, and is now GONZALES
cent.
VIM. Abraham and Miss Elizabeth
A. Grozier were united in marriage
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the
home of the officiating minister, Rev.
S. l. Elder, ia South Davis street.
The happy couple went to housekeep-
ing at once at 532 Sheridan avenue.