Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-02-05

the Queen Colony Of California
Among the illustrations is Mr.. Sco-
vilie's residence-a most attractive and
comfortable looking home.
'.Scully, the famous and successful
dry goods drummer. TO his
friends that be is going to quit the road
and take life easy henceforth. He will
have the best wishes Of a legend of
friends wherever he may al his lot.
II is said that the profits of the Bank
at Bismarck last year amounted to ex.
actly $41 and now the town corpor-
atoms wants to get $25 Of that sum as
license. Several OF the directors de-
clare they will move the bank before
they will pay the licenss.
Our old friend. Chas. K. Polk Of
Marble Creek was 10 town Monday.
Mr.. Polk had the misfortune a few
weeks ago to be thrown from a horse
and was quite badly hurt. We are
glad to cay, though, that he has about
recovered from the effects Of the fall.
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Subject OF the morning discourse in
the NJ. E. .church, Feb. 9Th. is ''Sin-
ming Against Childhood" Subject
Sunday evening, 1880 o'clock, is LOTS
Wife," The five minutes sermon be-
fore the morning discourse will be an
object lesson, .The Heart OF Man,
Allinvited. A. d. BURREss, Pastor.
The citizens OF Ironton we're startled
by an alarm OF FIRE sounded by the big
whistle at the Clark hub factory shortly
after six o'clock Tuesday evening.
Inquiry developed that the residence
occupied by the Russell (colored)
family on Knob street was on fire.
The flames had gained but little head
way and were soon extinguished.
Chas. Willett and Chas. Whitener
of Sabula were tried 10 Squire Kitch-
ellis court at Annapolis Monday,
charged with Sabbath b~reaking-dis-
charging fire arms on the fret day of
the week. The jury brought In a YER
dict of guilty and Mr.. Edgar, attorney
for the defendants, appealed the case
to the circuit court.
Thursday night Of last week burg
lars entered the residence Of Jos. A..
Rey burn and secured a diamond ring,
two bracelets and other jewelry and
silverware to the value Of about 1925.
Mr.. Reyburn thinks that the thieves
must have effected an entrance through
a door which had not been locked.
No clue as to the guilty parties.
Judge Buford says that we need a
rock crusher here in Iron county, and
that is what will make US good roads.
Well, there lie one thing certain we
must have better roads. And among
other things we would advise a closer
supervision over the road overseers by
the county court. The court must
give more attention to the roads in the
future.
The editor is In receipt Of a card
from Mr.. Alfred Lawrence Jaquith Of
Vicksburg. Miss, announcing the mar
riage of his daughter, Josephine, and
Mr.. Thos. l.. Youmans of Columbus,
Ohio, Wednesday. January 20, 1908.
Mr.. and Mrs. Youmans will be at home
Columbus, Ohio, after February 10Th.
The REGISTER wishes the young couple
every happiness.
Commandant Col. Rucker, Of Jeffer-
son Barracks, and Lieutenant Martin
Of the 4th Cavalry, stationed at the
Barracks, were tere last Thursday
looking over the rifle range. They
say there will probably be double the
usual number OF troops here this cum
mer. and possibly the regimental band
will be here also. The troops will
come early In the springtime.
Conductor Thomas Davenport, who
formerly resided at this place, has been
compelled to resign his position and
go to Ell Paso for his health. He 10
suffering with tuberculosis but his
many friends here hope he will soon
recover and again don his brass but
tons and manipulate the punch Tom
is a fayorite on the road and has been
in the service for many years.-De
Soto Republican.
The dedication OF the new church of
the Holy Cross, Episcopal, will prob
ably take, place two weeks from to-
morrow, February 18th. Atsthis SER
vice the vested choir will be intro
duced into the Episcopal service. The
choir is composed Of thirty voices,
boys, young ladies and men. II has
been In training for the past month
and will beautify the service to !
great degree.-Poplar Bluff Citizen.
Miss Ella Collins and brother de-
lightfnily entertained acrowd OF young
people on the evening OF Feb "a. A
dainty luncheon was served about II
O'clock, before and after which games
such as ping pong. carrom, etc, we're
played. The spirit Of fun prevailed
until midnight, when the merry crowd
left for home, after expressing thanks
to the host and hostess for q pleasant
evening. A GUEST.
The REGISTER this week prints the
announcement OF Mr.. @, j. Buford az
a candidate for Commissioner OF Pub
lie Schools Of Iron county, subject to
the will Of the voters at the election
to be heidi April. Mr.. Buford Is q
progressive and enthusiastic young
educator. He 10 we'll known to the
people and the teachers Of the county,
and there Is no question, II he ia
elected TO the position, but that be
will efficiently and faithfully discharge
the duties Of the office.
John T. Baldwin Monday disposed
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