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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
MISSOURI A NEws
Get verdict Assln.t nank.


A jury in the federal court at Jon
IN returned q verdict against the Ex-
change national bank of Webb City
Tor a total Of $2S,s57, this being the
amount Of money with interest re-
ceiyed by the bank for deposit from
Robert Boatright, the original foot
race promoter. S. E. Moss. of Dallas.
Tex, sued for $1s,5O0 and interest, and
]. M. Davis for 5000 and interest.
The cases will be appealed. Exceptions
were taken from the rulings of Judge
McPherson, and a motion for a new
sriai filed. This is the first time that
an adverse opinion in the present
series OF cases has been given to the
defendants.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
OVER THE OCEAN.

India railroads have just adopted q
standard time, which is five and a half
hours ahead Of Greenwich.
In n day the number of paupers re-
lleved in IS selected urban districts in
England correspondent to a rate of 22S
to 10000 of the population.
A regatta was rowed on the Zambesi
the other day to mark the Jubilee of DR..
Livingstone's discovery of the Victoria
falls. There were 700 visitors.
The Berlin municipal authorities have
decided to establish public sun and
light baths,'' at which first, second and
third class fees will be charged.
An engine on the Cape-to-Cape rail-
road ran over and killed a fine leopard
on the Victoria Falls bridge recently at
night. 1t measured eight feet in length.
M. Aumont, a Belgian farmer, commit
ted suicide owing to the loss of valuable
securities. Rats gnawed their way
through a wooden deed box and de-
stroyed the documents.
AS oAitAoh In autiOi illCo pSAAS'S
that it is the khaki that has stopped re-
cruiting. So they are going to return
to the scarlet, reserving the khaki for &C.
tive service and the training camps.
Park policemen assert that in the last
two years Investigations of several cases
of drowning of young girls after boats
had been overturned disclosed indica-
lions of hoodlums having rocked the
boats.
Little Princess Victoria Louise, the
kaiser's only daughter, hates starched
frilly things and, in her wilderness Of
snowy muslins, dreams vainly of q
happy state in which she could grut
in the dirt to her hearts content.
The United German Automobile clubs
have decided to organize an information
al motor race on a great scale in July or
August Of next year, in the vicinity Of
Hamburg. The German government has
promised its official support to the
scheme.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Boston, tells women how to avoid such
suffering; she writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
81 suffered misery for several years with
irregular menstruation. My back ached; |
had bearing down pains, and frequent head
aches; l could not sleep and could hardly
drag around. l consulted two physicians
without relief, and as a last resort, | tried
Lydia e. Pinkham'sVegetabl Compound, and
to my surprise, every ache and pain left me:
Igained ten pounds and am in perfect health"
Miss Pearl Ackers of 1927 North Sum-
mer Street, Nashville, Tenn, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"I suffered with painful periods, severe
backache, bearing-down pains, pains across
the abdomen; was very nervous and lrrlta-
BILE, and my trouble grew worse every month.
"My physician failed to help me and |
decided to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. / soon found it was doing me
good. All my pains and aches disappeared,
and I no longer fear my monthly periods"
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the unfailing cure for all these
troubles. 1t strengthens the proper
muscles, and displacement with all it's
horrors will no more crush you.
dlZZlnesS, ldlnuInS, oedt~
ing down pains, d~isordered stomach,
moodiness, dislike of friends and society
all symptoms of the one cause-will
be quickly dispelled, and it will make
you strong and well.
You can tell the story of your suf-
feriugs to a woman, and receive help
full advice free of cost. Address Mrs.
Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
SuGCeedS Where others Fall
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
CURIOS AND ODDITIES.

In Quito, Ecuador, it is usual to un-
cover ones head when there IS a flash
OF lightning. This is probably a relic
of f1re-worshiping days.
An old man named Kuss was buried
in Egregy, Hungary. with his fortune
of SIT 900 in his coffin. His relatives
heard of it and exnumed the body and
divided the money.
There is living at Recife, near Per.
nambuso, a child of five and one-halt
years who is four feet and two inches
in height, and who boasts a mustache
and a deep bass voice.
An egg with a perfect yolk and con.
tanning another egg about the size of a
linnet's egg, which also had a good
shell and was p%erfect, has been laid by
a hen belonging to a Swiniun eng
tradesman.
Many curious instances of old laws
may still be found in England. In
Chester the man who fails to raise his
hat when a funeral is passing becomes
liable by an old law to be taken before
a magistrate and Imprisoned.
Organ grinders in Vervieres, Bel
GUM, are by law compelled to appear
every morning before the police super.
i%ntendent and play their instruments
The organs which chance to be out OF
tune must be set IN order before a Ii.
cense to play on the streets will be
granted.
The following is an official report
sent to his superior by the station
master at Nimba, on the Uganda rail.
way: ITO station Nalrobi. from station
Venani. From stationmaster. Guard
No. 2 reports struck giraffe at mile 1853
No damage to permanent way or train
Driver states giraffe ran off u~ninjured
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY.

One large concern in the United
States turns out Is tin cans to every
person in the United States.
Ten times as many inquiries for
southern investments are made at the
present time as were made one year
ago.
The semi-annual interest payments
to savings depositors of Chicago banks
amounted this year to 81 $4,000 on an
aggregate of $136, 600, 900 of deposits.
The Imperial Tobacco company, of
Great Britain, reports profits for the
half year ended April 80 substantially
increased over the same period last
year. An interim dividend of six per
cent. has been declared on the pre-
ferred ordinary shares.
Spittal spade works, Berwick, holds
a remarkable record. The seven senior
employees have a total service of 81
years, averaging IS. John Park,
though 80 years old, still does his
days work as blacksmith, after 81
years service.
Since 1890, when the japanese archi-
pelago exported but 5000 tons of coal,
the production of The black diamond
in the archipelago has increased SIT
per cent. Thirteen million tons were
mined last year, III which 5000, 900
were shipped out of the country.
Twenty-one articles, or groups of ar
ticles, having each d total value of
$1,000 900 or over, were imported into
the United States from Germany. in the
last fiscal year, and 20 articles, having
a total value of $1,000, 900 or over each.
were exported to Germany during the
same period.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
RACIAL IRREGULARITIES.

Stammering is unknown among saw
age tribes.
The native of India has an average life
Of "a years, as against A in England.
The children Of Amos, a people living
in northern Japan, do not receive their
ame until they are five years old. 1t
Is the father who then chooses the name
by which the child is afterwards to be
called.
In Iceland, that country of gentle and
old-fashioned customs, it has always
been the fashion to present to the baby,
when its first tooth appeared, a lamb,
to be its very own, cared for and tended
as no other pet could be, and never to be
parted with.
Conspicuous among the adornments Of
the bridal feast in Brittany is an artistic
and elaborate butter structure, as fanci-
full and elegant as the most beautiful
hsidal cake, and into this structure the
guests stick split sticks bearing coins
of gold or silver.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Lesson for Women,

Jersey Shore Pa, Aug. 18th (Special)-
"Dodd's Kidney Pills have done worlds OF
good for me- That's what Mrs. G. B.
Earnest of this place has to say of the
Great American Kidney Remedy.
81 was laid up SICK" Mrs. Earnest con
%tinues, "and had not been out of bed for
five weeks. Then | began to use Dodd's
Kidney Pills and now | am so | can work
and go to town without suffering any. ]
would not be without Dodd's Kidney Pills
/ have good reason to praise them every
where"
Women who suffer should learn a lessor
from this, and that lesson is ''cure thu
kidneys with Dodd's Kidney Pills and you
suffering will cease" Woman's health de
ponds almost entirely on her kidneys
Dodd's Kidney Pills have never yet failed
to make healthy kidneys.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Louisiana to Have Sewers.

Louisiana will have a sewer system
For several months the question has
5een agitated and various plans have
been discussed and considered. The
city Council has voted A sewer fran.
cn1se to the American W~aterworhs G.
Guar anty Co., of P%ittsburg, Pa. This
company owns the water plant. Il will
cost about $4,000 to put IN the maiu
sewers, and those who use sewers will
pay rental. The company has thirty
days in which to accept the franchise.
1t will accept, provided it's water fran
chise is extended, which probably will
be done.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Widely Scattered Remains.

Gambetta's remains are almost as
much scattered as if he were the VIC
tim of a dynamite explosion. His
brain Is in the museum Of the Anthro-
biological society at Paris, his heart is
deposited under the monument at
Vile d'Avray, where he died, while
the rest of his body is buried at Nice.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
What She Renuirsd-

An elderly lady entered the ONCE
Of a West side planing-mill the other
morning and said:
"Can l get a pie board here, about
six feet long and a foot widei"
Certainly. madam" replied the
clerk.
do you want it dressed?"
mo, sir" answered the lady; II pre-
fer 1t nude ."-Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Immense Immigration.

The immigration to this country for
the fiscal year ending June 80, foots
up 1,027.429 people, and exceeds all
previous records. 1t surpasses the
flood tide of 1903 by almost $4,000,
and means an addition of o~ne-eight-
ieth to the population of the country
in a single year, in addition to the
natural increase by births.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Use Our Apparatus.

The Osaka Electric Light company,
of Osaka, Japan. a city of 100000 peo-
pie, is equipped entirely with Amer
lean electrical apparatus, including six
turbines, also made in Schenectady.
This company has a paid-up capital OF
1900, 900, and is so progressive tina.
1t is on a par with some Of the best
American electric lighting companies.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
A Comfortable Memory,

The Doctor-What, judge, have you
really forgotten the way we bays used
to steal Farmer Perkins melons? Why.
I thought you boasted of having such
an excellent memory.
The JUDGE have an excellent mem.
Dry, doctor-it Is under perfect control
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
BABY CAME NEAR DYING
From an Awful Skin Humor-
Scratched Till Blood Ran -
Wasted to a Skeleton-Speed-
lily Cured by Cuticura.

"When three months old my boy broke
out with an itching, watery rash all over
his body, and he would scratch till the
blood ran. We tried nearly everything,
but he grew worse, wasting to a skeleton,
and we feared he would die. He slept
only when in our arms. The first app]i-
cation of Cuticura soothed him so that
he slept in his cradle for the first time in
many weeks. You don't know how glad
I was. One set of the Cuticura Rene
dies made a complete and permanent
cure. ~(Signed) Mrs. M. c. Maitland,
Jasper, Ontario"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Rare Distinction.

John Paul, chief steward of the JEFF
ferson democratic club, in New York,
enjoys the rare distinction of being a
grandfather and a grandson at the
same time. His baby granddaughter
has just been born and his grand
mother is living at the age Of 81.
John Paul is 46 years old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
No News to Her.

He-The astrologer described you
exactly and said that I would marry
you.
She-What a waste Of money! I
could have told you the same thing
myself if you had asked me.-Stray
Stories.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Too Generous.

"And what did my little darling do in
school today" a Chicago mother asked
of her young soma ''second-grader."
"We had nature study, and it was my
turn to bring a specimen" said Evan.
''That was nice. What did you do?"
81 brought a cockroach in a bottle. and
| told teacher we had lots more, and if she
wanted | could bring one every day.
Cleveland Leader.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Travels of a. Bottle.

A bottle thrown from the transport
Peru on July 10, 1899, four days out
from San Francisco, by a trooper of
the Fourth cavalry, was found on the
beach, San Francisco, on July
% last.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
The Only Preventive.

81 suppose" said Mrs. Cable, WHOSE
husband had been dead only a few
weeks, IF I should go to that 5 o'clock
tea it would cause a lot Of talk"
Naturally" replied Miss Pepprey
'unless you should happen to lose your
voice."-Catholic Standard and Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
New Fruit.

John Phillippi, a horticultural Of
Lodi, Cal, has perfected a new fruit
from the peach and the nectarine. The
result is a firm, sweet white meat,
with a palatable mixture of the flavors
of the fruits from which 1t is a cross.
1t is called the "peacherine."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Russian Pilgrimages.

The greatest pilgrimages to the Holy
Land are undertaken by the Russians.
1t has been calculated that between
10000 and 100000 Russians visit Pales-
tine every year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
First Summer Lids,

Straw hats were first heard Of in
England in the reign of Queen Eliza
beth. In the reign Of James I. we
learn Of Lord William Howard paying
the then large sum of G3 IS for two
straw hats.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Parke-By the way, what even be-
came Of u old friend Griggsby?
Lane-Why, he's gone into the grave
stone business.
well, I always knew he was a mon
umental liar."--Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Don't Get Footsore! Get Foot-Ease.
A wonderful powder that cures tired, hot,
aching feet and makes new or tight shoes
easy. Ask to-day for Aliens Foot-Ease.
Accept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Boston Slang.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS is getting real
slangy.
Waldonette-Is that so?
Eyes; we differed about something yes
terday, and she actually wished me to
make a wager. 'Lucre %converses!' she
said Houston Chronicle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
serious FAIL Through skyIighy

John Minter, about q years old, was
seriously IL not fatally, hurt at the
Catholic ball at Montgomery. He fell
through the skylight over the Mont
gomery Standard office, and his back
struck the job printing press. His con-
dition Is said to be critical.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
lio Hero.

1.-THE man who tried this jiu jitsu
on his stovepipe when taking down the
stove" remarked the Observer of
Events and Things" didn't make any
hero of himself. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Tornado strikes Holt.

"A tornado struck Holt and did con-
siderable damage, but no one was in
jured. Several houses were unroofed
or moved from their foundations.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
" a BOX Car.

He went on the stage, did young Ide
stu a private car" said he With pride,
"IH come back some day"
He did 1t, but say
His car had a door on each side.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

James Heating, aged 80, was found
unconscious by a train crew on the
Missouri Pacific right of way at Rich
Hill. He has three wounds in the
head.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

AS the result Of family troubles John
Early and Pole Beavers, farmers. liv-
ing at Ashburn, north of Louisiana,
were seriously shot by VIM. Apple
rofa H ' LU
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Ward Seminary, Nashville, Tenn, has
been pleasing its patrons for forty years
in the education Of their girls, and it asks
only one opportunity to please you.
. Write at once for Book of Information.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
The Real Need.

Poet Riley says that twilight blurs
the butterfly. What we need. says the
St. Louis Post, is a twilight that will
do something to the mosquito.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Ward Seminary, Nashville, Tenn, is
ideally located to educate girls. Pupils
have every city advantage and all outdoor
sports on a beautiful suburban campus.
Write at once for Information Book.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

81 bachelors are bandits,
As lately has been said,
They ought to steal some ~sweethearti
And run away and wed.
Chicago Journal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
The Chinese Language.

About a third of the entire popula-
tion of the world speak the Chinese
language or its allied dialects.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

On the last day of May a ten-year-
old boy made the ascent of .he diff
cult Wetterhorn in Switzerland.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

The finish of a great many real life ro-
mances reminds us of a man who runs like
mad to catch a trolley car that is stalled
in the next block.-Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

The man who hurries along the street
is likely to be overcome by the heat, and
if he goes slow an automobile may run
over him.-Toledo Bee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Louisiana Wants Shoe Factory.
old Soldier Kills Comrade.

Edward Smith and John Neff, In
mates of the state federal soldiers
home at st. James, quarreled. Smith
shot Neff in the lung, fatally wound
ing him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

$4,000 per M. Lewis "Single Binder"
straight Sc. cigar, costs the dealer som
more than other Be. cigars, but the higher
price enables this factory to use higher
grade tobacco. Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

And speaking of the yellow fever mos
quito the horror grows when it is found
that his name is stegomyia fasciata.-Chi-
cage Chronicle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Corn is growing SO rapidly that it sounds
like the farmers wife's new silk dress
Minneapolis journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Piso'sCure cannot be too highly spoken of
as a cough cure.-J. w. O'Brien, 800 Third
Ave-, N, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. s, 1900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

The man who would be young again
should cultivate a youthful: spirit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Spoil It.

Lots CT men after telling the truth
try to lie out Of it.-Chicago Daily
NewH,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
ENGLISH Money of Old.

The English money denomination
pound was once a pound weight of sill
yer in it's pure state.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
University shows Gains.

An official statement issued by Irwin
Switzler, register of the state univer-
sity, showing the enrolment of the
summer term just closed, gives the to-
tai enrolment as 396, which is so per
cent above the enrolment of the previ-
u year. Of the ia counties in Mis-
souri,, 80 were represented in the
summer school. In addition there were
representatives from % other states
and foreign countries. Of all Missouri
counties the largest enrolment was
from Jackson, Jasper, Pike and st.
Louis counties.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Younger mt auantreH Reunion

Cole Younger was the central figure
in the Quantrell reunion at Independ-
ence. His massive figure was con-
stantly seer towering above a crowd
Of admirers seeking to shake his hazd
ana congratulate him on his freedom.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Fractured Roommate's Skull.

Because he happened to kick in his
sleep, George Hanke, SO years old, is
at the st. Louis city hospital with a
fractured skull and George Pies is
locked up at the four courts. Hanke
rooms with Pies. He is also given to
kicking in his sleep. While the two
were sleeping together. Hanke kicked
Pies, and then, it is said, Pies arose
and. got a Ratchet, with which ho
struck Hanke over the left eye, frac-
turing the skull.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
yictim of Heard Failure.

Andrew Hetherington fell dead
while sitting on a bench at Meramec
Highlands, st. Louis county. Heart
disease was the cause attributed by
Coroner Koch.
Louisiana Wants Shoe Factory.
The business mems association Of
Louisiana is raising $4,000 for the
purpose Of providing a site and a build
ing for a shoe manufacturing firm from
Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

The residence Of L. M. Hulen was
destroyed by fire while the family was
absent at Centralia. Loss. $1.500
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31
Girl struck ~ lightning.

vadie Terrell, aged 1S, was strucf
by lightning at Hartville. AT this writ
ing she is unconscious, and is thought
to be fatally injured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Samuel Shose, aged IA, a veteran Of
the Indian war in the west, died at his
home near Bosworth. He had resided
in Carroll county 80 years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Given a Ten-Year Sentence.
In the Ozark county circuit court at
Gainesville, Lum Walker was convict
ed of murder in the second degree for
killing Guy T. Harrison, and his pun
ishment fixed at ten years in the pen
~itentiary. Harrison was a prominent
republican politician. He and Walker
quarreled, and Walker shot hin. Walk
er claimed self-defense.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

Prominent farmers are arranging to
have a mass meeting in Mexico, Sep
TENDER %, to take some action to
check what they call the automobile
evil" They propose to compel those
who use autos to pay for the damage
done by frightened teams.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-08-31

lydia 6. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where others Fail