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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

AOSxlA 1879 |
Brown has a new ad.
The candidate is getting busy.
Next Sunday is All Fools Day.
City and school election next
Tuesday.
The pelting rain Monday beat
down the mud.
FouND-A couple of keys. APP
ply at this Office.
Rev. Reynolds has some verse
on the first page.
There will be more announce
ments next week.
Poplar Bluff is making an effort
to pen up the COW.
The Academy of Music elects
directors next Monday.
The Madison county primary
election occurs April 7th.
The very bad weather has re-
tarded the sowing of oats.
Work of removing the Lopez
store will begin next week.
Is the only contest for city office
to be over the Marshalship?
+. st. Paul's Guild meets at Mrs.
Roehry's Thursday afternoon.
After March snow and ice per-
haps we'll have April showers.
Who are the candidates for
Councilmen and school director?
Come to the REGISTER office
when you want printing. We 40
the best.
After the thaw Sunday and the
rain Monday the creeks were
bowling.
About twenty teachers took the
examination last Friday and
Saturday.
The County Board of Equaliza'
ton will be in session three days
next week.
The recent cold spell has beer
yery hard on the cattle. A mum
Der have died.
"Anxious Inquirer" Don't ge
impatient, the weddings will TAX
place in due time.
Services will be held at 81
Paul's church Sunday at 7:3O A. M.
II A. M. and 4 P. M.
1t is said the creamery in Ar
cadia will commence making &c
for the summer trade.
The creamery butter product !
hardly large enough these days t
supply the local market.
The bad weather of the past tw
weeks paralyzeds business, an
trade has been very dull.
The Egyptians had their "sacre
cow" but she emigrated to lror
ton a good many years ago.
Again there is a rumor to Il
effect that the screen factory pro-
erty is about to change hands.
The railroad is piling up coal
every station along the line in al
ticipation of a great coal strike.
The flood damaging the Viii
River bridge in Arkansas made
north bound trains late Tuesday
Ten thousand dollars worth
fencing for one thousand dolla
worth Of COW is a little one-side
isn't it?
The snow and sleet last SAT-
day made the walking about
bad as it ever gets to be in t
section.
G.. A. Buckley is in Elling'
this week. He will begin n
week moving the. Lopez st
building.
The clay put on Main street !
or six years ago makes mud VIII
ever we have a siege OF
weather.
S. p. Ringo is in st. Louis !
week buyingthe spring stock
the Lopez Store Company. 7
ticulars later.
Mrs. Christ last Wednesday
ceiyed q check for $1,000 from
Woodmen in payment Of the
surance on her husbands life.
Is it right for me to compel
to build a fence to keep my
out Of your garden? That IS
question we vote on next Tuesc
Mrs. A. Block Of this city
called to Belleville, Illinois,
week to attend the funeral Of
wife of her cousin.-Bismarck
zette.
New barber shop in town.
Inns has received a. bran new
Of horse clippers, and people
want their horses clipped
trimmed should take them 70
livery stable.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29
FOR CITY MARSHAL.

FOR CITY MARSHAL.
l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for City Marshal, sub
ject to the decision of the voters OF
the city of Ironton.
G. w. MARSHALL.
We are authorized to announce
A. L. Hill as a candidate for Mar
shall of the City of Ironton, SUBJ
iect to the will of the voters at the
ensuing city election, April Sd.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money
if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves
signature is on each box. 25c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29

When you want to get sweet
and look pretty the Arcadia Valley
Drug Co. has a fine line of candy
and toilet articles.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The REGISTER is authorized to
make the following announce
ments of candidates, subject to the
decision of the Democratic Pri-
mary, to be held May 10, 1906:
For County Clerk:
GEO. L. SMITH.
JOSEPH A. REYBURN. s.
For County Treasurer:
THOMAS D. JONES.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29

Rubbers, all sizes, at E. L. Barn
houses, south of courthouse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29

For Glass and Picture Frames go
to Albert's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29

l have good hay for sale.
H. M. COLLINS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29

For bicycle repairs and repair
ing 90 to Albert.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-29

Manager OfduuiioLulAo soy w."
he is afraid that "My Daughters
Husband" that was to be at the
Academy of Music Thursday night
of this week, is water-bound IN
Arkansas, and will not fill their
date here, as he has heard nothing
from them this week.
Next Tuesday is the day when
the people Of Trenton tell by their
votes whether they are progressive
and up-to-date, or whether they
want to pillow along in the same
old ruts. No twentieth century
town can afford to have COWS
roaming through it's streets.
E, w. Graves, who was burnee
out at Des Arc Sunday night, hae
a force of fifteen men at worl
Wednesday building a foundation
for a new store house. The struc
r ture will be of concrete blocks
. 3Ox9O feet, and will be rushed t.
completion as soon as possible.
; Attention is directed to tn
official statement of the Iron Coun
: ty Bank published elsewhere. In
showing made Is a good one, an
f, evidences plainly that the instltu
! ton is growing right along. IN
: deposits are $4,000 larger tina
they were when the last statemen
was published-a little over fou
8 months ago.
3 Peter Peterson, the Dane VIII
9 was hurt on Tip Top about tw
: years ago while blasting holes IL
the Bell Telephone Company, com
: promised his suit against the CON
II pany for damages, In the st. Lou
Q court last week, on the payment
$1,000. Peterson lost an eye an
Q was otherwise injured, and We
asking for $4,000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
FOR ABUSING
THE FLAG.
King Of the Buns" Punished nj
Hoboken, y. j.

An unknown man who walked
down tho main street Of Hoboken. n.
J., yesterday kicking an Americ~ n
nag along In the dirt was mobb,d bv
indignant citizens. dubbed by DO
liceman. sentenced by the conrt and
put TO work breaking stoaes IN a
penitentiary before the day was over
The man without country" refus-
ed TO disclose his identity when ques-
toned by the court. but said ho was
the king Of buns" and came from
nowhere" lie was big follow and
gave the crowd which stoppeI his
abuse Of the flag. had fight Whom
Recorder Stanton read lscture 10
him in court for abusing The nag he
interrupted. declaring that's ali rs
good for " The reco i,r imposed q
8, n,'t &c Of six mollhs
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
MONEY SOON TO .
FLOW FREELY
Insurance Companies Announcement
Causes Joy, IN, Frisco,

San Francisco, May IO.-Financial
interest today centered I'm the an.
nouncement made by the insurance
future they would pay losses OF the
sufferers. II is believed that most
OF the money will be put into general
circulation, and when II is dIstrIbut-
ed VIII relieve the people OF San
Francisco as no other means could.
This news was welcome. not only
to the policyholders, but also to the.
banks that have been doing their best
for the public. with the resources at
their immediate command necessari-
ly limited
With the announcement that losses
VIII soon be paid the insurance in
terests have made the concession that
the salvage operations on the prop.
erty swept by the flames may pro
ceed. Policyholders may save any
thing they can find without fear of
risking the loss of their claims for in
snrance.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
A SPECIALIZED CITY.

u has become "A threadbare remark
that this is the age of specialization
Every line OF business, professions
and labor is specialized. We have got
used to- II.
And now comes the specialization
OF cities a great city is TO be built
on the Indiana shore OF Lake MicbI-
gan for the manufacture of steel.
Plans are made for a community
of 1900 wOrkingmen, which with
their families. viii make popula-
tion of 10000. Tradesmen. profes-
sional men. laborers, and all the 9th
er necessary elements Of modern
city population WA increase the mum
her indefinitely.
Already the ground is being clear
ed for the great plant and for homes.
schools, churches, libraries and mu-
nlcipal buildings It is to be city
OF magic growth.
Ordinarily city IS a slow devel-
Opment, resultant OF many forces
operated in the pursuit Of different
aims. But this is 10 be city built.
from the ground up. with one prl-
mary aim IN view. II Is the furthest
reach Of modern specialization.
IL viii be an ideal town for the
manufacture OF steel But beyond
that there Is question. The funda-
mental purpose OF the city is not
profit TO Few corporate magnates.
but happiness FOR It's inhabitants.
The development OF the new town
with lts interesting complication Of
politicai. industrial and domestic
problems viii be worth watching by
students Of government as well as
by, socioloEists and economists.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
CRAPSEY HELD
TO BE HERETO
PREACHER Loses I'm Ecclesiastical The
Court. -Four To One.

Rochester, n. ", May IO.--The &c.
clesiastical court in session at Bata-
via today considered the charges pre-.
ferred against Rev, Or. Algernon s.
Crapsey, OF 81. Andrew Church. Ro-
chester, and the specifications of the
presentment fled, and has determin-
ed To find the accused minister gull
" of the charge OF heresy. On all
of the specifications IL Is stated that
the court stood 4 TO against DR..
Crapsey.
Today Il verdict was reached and
the document containing the findings
OF the court was drawn up. signed
and forwarded to Bishop Walker at
Buffalo. Ontil the verdict has been
reviewed by Bishop Walker no oif-
cial information as TO its contents
can be secured. Il is said that DIR.
Dnnham declined To accede to the
findings of the court and will file n
separate statement or minority re-
port
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
CLEWs TO THE
HARVARD PROFESSOR
Man Accused Of Wife Murder IL In
Hiding ON Illinois Farm.

chicago, May Erich Muenter
tne Harvard professor sought on n
charge of numbering his wife. ia no.
iieved to he In hiding on n farm near
Chicago
Sherin George Kiser, of Dupage
county WIN posse of deputies. is
now on the way to arrest the man nm
swering tho description OF Muenter
who is reported to be hiding mar
Cloverdale, ILL.,
MISS bertha Mucnter. the siqt,.i of
the alleged wife slayer, is aaid to
nave visited the farm I'm oGestInr
owned by man of the name OF Jack
son three times In the laAt week
She Is reported to have made n trim
from Chicago yesterday.
IL Is believed Muenter Will be ne,
rested within short time.
Sheriff Kiser, OF Wheaton Il IL
learned, suspected the presence n
that section, through r. J. Haeemap
a liveryman at Wheaton. who inform
eu the sheriff that he had drlvon =
man answering the descrlnti, n CT
Muenter to Cloyerdale n few dave
ago.
The mans strange ,nnnbcr a.
tracted his attention. and lator. when
he read the description of ,hr Ilar-
ward instructor he noted mat Il NJ
ted his passenger perfectly.
The sheriff Immediately bect on
investigation, and learned another
Significant fact. He discovered that
MISS Muenter had visito1 farmer
near cloverdale three 'iur in the
last few weeks
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
Extensive Preparations
For The Convention
SATURDAY WILL BE THE ONE
HuNDREDTH YEAR IN GILES
COUNTY HISTORY.

ELEGANT preparations are beiny
made for the Giles County reunion
which takes place at Pearisbur.
va Saturday. and no pains are he.
ing spared TO carry them out.
the Confederate Veterans ,m
mold reunion In which over one
hundred survivors of the civil War
VIII take an active part
Judge d. H. Johnson. or this eitv
VIII make an historical address,
winch II goes without saying. Will be
'he event OF the day. IA Judge John.
son lived the best part OF his life
IN Giles and neighboring counties
ana is well up on the history of th,a
county.
"iIes county is very prosperoua
one Deing very rich and fertfls
ana number of the best horses are
grazed there.
Among those from Bluefield wbo
VIII be present are:
i, ~. King. DR.. G. A. Easlev "a
W. Snldow, Jno. ID. Foote. Jr n
b' Shelton and family, Geo. 8. stra-
der and family. Judge ID. 10. John.
son. r. 3. Easley, d. NJ. Eaaley Can,
ID. A. French and Mrs. French. and
Mrs. W. IL. Easley.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
CASE STAYED IN
COURTS 800 YEARS

Readers of Dickens will remember
the interminable chancery court case.
real. sure enough case that beats
his has just been decided on the con-
tinent In 1913 certain villages in
Lorraine sued the department of for
ests of that duchy for depriving them
of the right TO cut wood in forest.
Since then Lorraine has changed
hands several times, the last time
when II went from France back TO
Germany in 1871. But all during
the nearly three hundred years the
litigation has gone on and the final
court of Leipsic has just handed
down it's decision against the depart
ment ruling it TO pay all costs. Chi
cago Chronicle.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
THE HORSE
STILL LEADS.

The automobile has not discour.
aged the useful animal. the horse
Oficial reports show that the equine
IS still paramount In 1905 there
were 17,O57.7O2 horses in the Unit
cd states against t4.213837 in 1890.
The export price averaged S308 90
last year against St745O in 1892.
Tn horse Is flesh. blood and intelIi-
gence. and people Of natural and
practical predictions can have an
affection for him. He has the graces
OF instinct, and IL he gets proper at
iention IS thing Of beauty and salts
faction 'Ehe spread OF the automo-
bile Is amazing, but IL is stiil, to a
great degree fad and toy.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
Big Celebration Is
Now Scheduled
LATEST FROM
ROANOKE,

Especial To the Daily Leader
Roanoke. Va. May i0.-The first
real evidence ,of the Tidewater rail
road "on the spot. (" Is the notice serv-
ed on the Roanoke Fair Association
To remove the grand stand, stables,
etc. from the grounds within thirty
days. The Fair Association sold the
grounds TO the Tidewater four
mouths ago, and IL was not thought
that the company would need the
grounds so soon. The Fair. people.
however. have already bought other
grounds, and the removal OF the
houses and pavilion on the old site
will begin at once. The Tidewater
railroad will erect their depots-
freight and passenger-on the
grounds. which are located at the in
tersection OF Walnut and Jefferson
streets. and thus, the building Of the
new roads stations VIII prove be-
yond "A shadow OF doubt that Ro-
anoke has two railroads. Work will
be begun by Macarthur Bros. Co,
on the Tidewater west from this
city next week.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
met at four o'clock this afternoon, In
Odd Fellows hall, and held most
interesting meeting. in celebration OF
the anniversary OF the death OF
"StonewalI'' Jackson. which falls ON
Many 10th, tomorrow, but today be-
ing the regular meeting day OF the
chapter, IL was held this afternoon.
| Mrs. ~ II. Hairston read an interest
ing paper, followed by recitation
and music appropriate TO the occa-
sion
Mrs. Jensen. of Salem, was bitten
| by dog belonging to her, several
dave ago, and today left for the Pas,
itevsr -iDstitstes in Baltitsore. Sfos
treatment. II is thought the dos
had rabies. and for this reason she
| takes the precautionary step Of be
ing treated at once.
The confirmation OF Mr.. Luther
Funkhouser as Roanoke's postmaster
Is expected today or tomorrow. as the
Virginia senator's find there is no
good reason for holding mp his nom
ination. This will settle the long
drawn out question OF who will be
the Magic City's postmaster.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
WORST ONE YET
FOR STANDARD
senate Adopts Amendment That WIN
Curtaii The Monopoly.

Washington, May iO.-The Stnn-
dord OIL Company today was given
the most serious blow Il ever had
when the senate adopted another
amendment TO the Hepburn rate bill
prohibiting common carriers from
transporting any commodity which
they produce or I'm which they have
an interest
IL is believed that the effect OF this
provision will be greatly to curtail
the operations OF the oil monopoly.
Under this amendment the company
may not he producer and trans
porter OF oil. 1t must abandon one
OF the other. The first amendment
adopted to the rate bill made all pipe
lines common carriers.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
TURKS PROBABLY
WILL EVACUATE
That solution of AnglO-Turkish Dis.
pute is Expected.

Constantinople. May IO-Frequent
conferences have been held during
the last few days between the men,
bers of the cabinet in connection with
the Anglo-Tnrkish dispute.
An official of the foreign Office to-
day had long interview with the
British ambassador, but up to the
present time there are no indications
10 show what course the porte will
decide TO pursue. The general opin-
ion, however, is that the Turkish
troops will evacuate Tabah before the
British ultimatum expires.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
SHOTS FIRED IN
CONGRESS
Members of Havana House Draw
Weapons. Thinking Riot Was
About to nrcak.

havana May iO.-During the ses-
sion of the house OF representatives
this afternoon, two revolver shots
We're fired in the portion OF The hall
occupied by spectators, causing great
excitement Several members of the
house drew weapons. fearing that II
was an attempt To cause a riot.
The man who fired the shot was
quickly overpowered and arrested
His name is Elasle Garcia. rnd hc "a
a veteran of the revolution. His
mind appears to be wandering on ac-
count OF the vicissitudes through
which he has passed and his present
poverty
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
WILL BE HELD FINDER THE Az
SPICES OF THE RETAU. MER-
CHANTS.
COMMITTEES APPOiNTED To EN-
ECCTE PLANS.

The celebration which will be held
previous attempts. as the Retail Mer-
chants Association will give one
which will be a credit To the town.
and the committees which were ap-
pointed will push things TO compile
ton
1t has been some time since Blue
field really did celebrate the Fourth
of JGly. day on which we should
lay aside all cares and come out and
celebrate the birth OF the greatest
and dearest nation of the world, the
United States OF America.
The following committees were
appointed: Finance. w. ~ Pack. +.
$. Pedigo. W. ii. Harry, II. ID Thomp-
son.
Arrangements. Harry Jopling, j.
NJ Echols. } l.. Alexander. l.. \.
I.owder.
The Finance Committee was in
struct ID 10 wait upon the Unions.
Who'll esale Mere lants. and saloons,
and get each one to send one repre-
sentative to be present at the exec
utive meetings and the Arrangements
Committee TO select three others "a
act with them i'm the arrangements.
A committee was also appointed TO
wait upon the Southern Express Com
pany and get them to put on another
wagon as express is so heavy now
that goods very )ften reach them
late
About - men.Iers were present
and the meeting was very interest
ing throughout, all seeming TO take
an interest in all things that came
before them.
The question of closing came up
but was not decided upon and will
he acted upon two weeks from last
night. the cath.
This body has not been organized
very long but have done a great deal
OF good I'm the welfare OF the city,
and should be supported by all,
whether merchants or not.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
UNKNOWN YOUTH
KILLED IN WRECK
Train Left The Track at CoaIdaIe
Killing One.

freight train left the track az
Coaldale yesterday from unknown
causes killing boy who was riding
between the cars.
The body was brought ber, ON No
and taken TO w. s. Crockett's un-
dertaking establishment on Prince
ton avenue to be prepared for burial
and will be held for 4 few DAYS un-
I'll his identity can be established
as he WAS literally mashed to pieces.
especially his head
He was about Is or 16 years old
weighed about 1870 pounds, and had
light heavy suit of hair. no mus
tache or whiskers: about Ave fee,
Ave inches tall; all teeth good. none
missing or filled; had on dark coat
With white and red stripes, made by
l.. Myers & Company, of Baltimore:
new pair OF whipped cord trousers
black sattine shirt; pink underwear
No. shoe Of fine make: pocket bool,
with a cents; two keyrings and
chains with ordinary KEYS New Era
watch with small steel chain. key
stone opener; slamm copper horse.
shoe charm; initial pin "C': red
bow ot ribbon on coat; scarf pin i'm.
itation moonstone; black slouch hat
with red. and white lining: dirk
knife with copper handles foreign
make.
Any information in regard to hin
should be wired TO w. S. Crockett
who will notify his relatives and al
10 late hour last night nothinl
could be learned as to his identity.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
VESSEL SUNK
DURING STORM

Cleveland, o.. May IO.-The schoo.
ner Algerie, which has ben tied up
In this harbor as n result Of the Lake
strike, sank In q terrific gale this
morning, and the barge Iron Queen.
is-in distress II is believed the can
tain and one sailor went donw with
the Algeria Life-savers took OF the
crew Of eight from the Iron Queen.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
SLAIN WOMAN
PUT IN LAKE
Victim Was Smothcred Beforn Being
Cast Into Water.

Chicago. May tO.-Examinatiun OF
the body OF the woman found 'n INC
lake near Herondaie averur which
was made by DR. Warren y ter
at the county morgue yestrrda" 'eft
no doubt ass to the cause oG e ath
The woman had been smotheiee ftcr
an operation The cOnd'u o. he
lungs sho d that C. ath had res, "a
from suffocatiOr
Coroner Hoffman viii bng,1 an in
vestigation in an effort 20 'hnS 10
justice physicians and nur: who,
in the last twelve months. have
caused the deaths OF iOH4 w'ner in
Chicago This is nearly twice the
number Of women who have been
murdered by other means in the city
In the same length Of time.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
CITY OF WILLIAMSON
BONDS SOLD

IN application for the city of viii
hanson for the school fund board
was favorably considered this morn
Ing and in return for $36.5O0 in cash
the board will give an cquivilant in
bonds Of that city. The board was
In session this morning and will
meet again this afternoon The mon
cy for the bonds was taken from
the irreducible school fund.
Attorney S. -. Stokes OF the law
firm of Stokes & Bronson, and A. G.
Pinson. mayor OF Williamson. were
In the city today and negotiated the
loan Charleston Mail.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-11
LABOR GREATLY
IN DEMAND
supply Calls For Skilled workmcn
In Building Trades.

supply Calls For Skilled workmcn
In Building Trades.
The demand for hrst-cIass labor.
such as brlcklayers. mechanics and
carpenters, is greater than 1T has
ever been in BlueHcld at this season
Of the year.
There are plenty OF applications
for work, but the trouble is that
the great majority Of applicants do
not want work when they get &c.
II they take a job a. all when % IS
offered them. they don't remain at
~ longer than the nrst pay day. and
then are on to the next town.
The immense amount Of constrnc-
tion work going on In this city is
responsible 10 q large extent for the
great demand for moro or Legs skin
cd labor For that matter there IS
good demand for ordinary labor
so long as II Is OF the proper sort.