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W oman Licensed.

Hartford, Dee. Contrary to their usual custom the commissioners o' Hartford county have granted q liquor license 10 woman, hut they had every reasun to do it Tho successful appli- cant s Mrs. Mary R. Boyle, the young widow of Michaei Boyle, who at the time of his deceaso last summer con ducled the Waranoke inn in Manches- ter,
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PERSONAL NOTES

A very interesting program was glv- en at F. A. Fowler's studio in the I. M. c A. building last evening at the recital of MT. Fowler's pupils. Among those who took part were Miss Helen M, Baldwin, Miss Jennie l., Crockett, Miss Frances Louise Bush, Miss Leonie Kinsley Miss Annie Robinson. Miss Jennie Robinson, Miss Ida l., Schenck, and Mrs. F. N. Sperry
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-08
Son In Thls Clty,

Plymouth, Dec. 1.- Mrs. Mary Chase, 75, widow O. John Chase, died Sunday morning after long illness Mrs. Chase leaves a son, Burton of New Ha- ven, and daughter, Mrs. Keith.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-08
Our 25 to 50 6sn,. ess Discount Sale Dining Room and Bed Room
 Furniture.
KITCHEN CABINETS

Nothing the housewife would appreciate more than Il Kitchen Cabinet. lt saves more steps than d hired girl. Our prices this week:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-08

The members of the Harmonic club will give a whist and dance at the club house this evening The affair, which Is in charge of the entertainment committee of the club will he quite informal, On New Years eve the members will have their annual ban quet and ball to usher the old year out
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-08
NEW BUFFETS

What do you think of a new buff fcl this Christmas? It's Il good idea to put your money into some. thing the whole family can enjoy We've got lT patterns for your SC. lection. We quote prices on few -the first three mahogany, tho other four oak;
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-08
Don't Forget

That our 25 to 30 per cent. dis count sale of dining room and bed room furniture makes it possible for you to get a much finer piece of furniture for your Christmas present than you had thought possible. Don't pur- chase until you have looked us over.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-08
CHIFFoNIERs

Chifloniers are always handy, al- ways ornamental. One of ours Is a splendid investment of Xmas money at these prices.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

THE Maccabees of Poplar Bluff
have a bit of fun, occasionally, at
limitations. About a week ago
there were six candidates for one
evening. Five went through with
out unusual incident, but the sixth
well, the Democrat tells that ga
rather elderly candidate objected
to one form of the initiatory exer-
cises and he resisted nightly. His
power had not been properly esti-
mated and he caused several mem
bers discomfort before Drawn and
muscle reduced him to submits
sion. There was a large attend
ance and the candidates struggles
created shrieks of laughter. AT
length he was Gained by eight
strong men and went through the
form with lamb-like grace. How
ever, there was some mending OF
clothing when the meeting had
adjourned"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02
Pilot Knob Items.

Miss Emma Phillip had one of
her limbs amputated Friday. Is
getting along very nicely, so far.
Clarence Mccain of Granite
City is visiting home folk.
Fred Ebreacht of Granite City is
home for a few days. Z
Mr.. Arthur Huff, who has been
quite sick for a couple OF weeks, is
improving.
There is much sickness here.
c. B. Raglan and wife of Alamo
da, California, visited his sister,
Mrs. w. o. Haven of this place,
recently.
Miss Clara Madlinger of st. Lou
is was a visitor here Saturday.
Joe Ebrecht and best girl were
visiting at Middlebrook last week,
A goodly number of young PEG.
Pile who are employed in st. Louis
and Granite City are visiting home
folk here.
Mrs. VIM. McQuade was in Iron
ton Saturday.
Will Kaths is home for the holi'
days.
Clarence McGann, Will Henson
and Otto Madlinger are hunting
near the Silver Mines.
BLUE BIRD.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02
From Roselle.

There was a spelling match at
the schoolhouse Thursday night.
A. and F. Brown of Lance at
tended the spelling match.
VIM. Gunnett visited j. @. Vance
Saturday.
John Tesreau has moved his saw
mill to this place and is doing a
good business.
w. R. Vance of Huttig, ArKan-
sas, visited his parents here last
week. This was his first visit in
twelve years and many friends
were glad to see him.
Levi Murray, a student of the
Barnes University, st. Louis, is
the guest of R. G. Vance and fam
lily.
A Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year to the editor and his
readers is the wish of MEMO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02
CHANGE IN SCHOOL METHODS
Consolidated Temples Of Learning | %
Now the Order.

"The old country schoolhouse of not
so long ago will soon be a relic of the
past" said James Tighe Of Altoona,
Pa, according to the Washington Post.
Although one travelling through the
country sees many of these old fash
Toned structures, he does not realize
that they are rapidly being deserted
and that a consolidated schoolhouse
will be met with farther up the road.
These new buildings are graded, and
many have several high school
courses, sc that one teacher now
teaches only one class, whereas in
the old days the pedagogue taught
everything from the alphabet to Latin.
OF course, the consolidated school
house is not so convenient to all the
children, as they have to go a greater
distance, but all of them ride to school
nowadays. The consolidated school
is much cheaper to the community,
and what the farmer saves in taxes he
puts in sleighs and wagons, SO that
his children may ride. Pupils can
also remain at their home school
much longer than they formerly
could, and this also is a great saving.
We may expect great results from
this change, for the farmers with their
poor schools have turned out some
wonderful men, and they should dc
even better under the new cOndt
tons.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02
Resolutions Of Respect.

WHEREAS, The Great and Supreme Ruler
of the Universe has, in His infinite wisdom,
removed from among us one of our worthy
and esteemed Neighbors, Harry Weber;
and, whereas, the long and intimate relation
held with him in the faithful discharge Of his
duties in this order, the Modern Woodmen
of America, makes it eminently BETTING that
we record our appreciation of him; there
fore,
Resol0fd, That the wisdom and ability
that he exercised and the splendid example
that he set as a member Of our order will be
held in grateful remembrance;
ReSol0ed, That the sudden removal OF
such a life from our midst leaves a vacancy
and a shadow that will be deeply realized by
all members and friends of this order, and
will prove a serious loss to the community a
large. -.
ResOlved, That we deeply sympath ize with
the bereaved family and We expires our HOPE
that even so great a loss to US all may be
overruled for good by Him who doeth al
things well;
Resoi0ed, That a copy Of these resolutions
be spread upon the records of this Lodge,
copy printed in the local paper, and a copy
forwarded to the bereaved family.
W. J. SMITH,
FRED TwoMEY,
]. M. HAWKINS,
Committee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02
Beautiful Ewes.

The almost universal habit of turn
ing the head in whichever direction
you look deprives the eye Of the exer-
else to which it is entitled. The law
of vision is such that, when your eyes
are set straight to the front you can
see in almost every direction, except
behind your head. Every now and
then you see a woman with eyes that
seem to roll in their sockets, taking
in everything without a suggestion Of
head movement. Those are the eyes
that drive men to distraction. Ok
eyes. Honest eyes. Usually brown
eyes. Open eyes. Altogether different
from the small, ferret eyes Of the de-
t~ective, which pretend to be looking
at the ground, yet see sidewise out Of
both Sits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

Gates. 1t may be remembered that
VIM. j. Bryan wasn't good enough
man for the Herald last year, be-
cause he was not in favor of the
Great American System which
robs the poor and enriches the
rich. I hope the editor has seen
a new light. If not, will he answer
his correspondents interrogation
les? Here they are:
l would like to ask you voters If
you remember what Leslie M.
Shaw told you at Bonneterre about
one year ago? Now shake your
selves good and see if you can't
remember that he told you there
was prosperity in abundance all
over the country and that there
would continue to be under a Re-
publican administration. Can you
remember that? You surely can,
{ Well, then, what do you think
about it now? Listen! Thousands
and thousands of men all over this
country are out of work and have
no money TO buy food for theil
wives and little ones; out of fue
+, and no money to buy any; house
3 rent due and no money to pay it
Along comes the landlord and GU
q in the cold goes your wife and lit
tie ones. Under a Republican ad'
ministration in the year of on
masters A. D. 1907 and 1908.
L The workingmen in the lead bel
are experiencing the difference be
= tween Republican promise and ful
: flment. But let US hope that tn
. skies will grow brighter ere tn
y New Years close.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

THE REGISTERS statement con-
corning the division of the chung
Jury in the Lewis trial was based
on an article in the st. Louis Re-
public of November %. 4 was at-
terward told that a similar state
ment had appeared in the Post-Di'-
patch, but this may have been a
mistake.) There was an unimpor-
tant error in the Republics article.
When Blundering Benny found it
out, he accused me of wilfully
"perverting" the truth, and, later,
declared lin e%ffect) that no such
statement had appeared in the city
papers-it "was too absurd to need
denial" Here is the Republics ar
ticle verbatim, the caption to which
was in black-faced type half an
Inch high:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02
inch high
JURY DISAGREESl
OFOR FREEING LEWIS,

With a majority firm for acquit-
tai, the jury that has been trying
E. G. Lewis, the publisher, on
charges of using the mails to de-
fraud, reported that it was 1mpos-
sible for them to agree at $40 P.
M. yesterday, and they were dis
charged. Their deliberations COW
cred twenty-three hours. y
Each Juror said that before coming
into court for the last time they
had agreed not to divulge the num-
Der of ballots taken. or the result
in those voting for and against
conviction. + The majority
were for acquittal, at least seven,
and probably nine, so voting, 1t
was announced last night that the
st. Louis jurors and one from st
Charles we're always for acquittal'
Two others voted not guilty sever
al times. The last four ballots
stood nine to three for acquittal.
There! That was my warrant fol
stating that the Lewis jury stood
three for conviction and nine fol
acquittal. Will Benny retract his
dirty charge of "truths perversion'
in this instance against the REGIS
TER? Not at all, for he is as ma
licious in heart as he is false O
tongue. l am told that he wal
known in the vicinity of his forme:
residence as a monumental liar
and he has not discredited tina
reputation here.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

SPEAKING of the apparent revival
of Puritanism. in this country, the
Kansas City Post recalls some facts
in history neither u~ninstructive nor
undressing. How soon are the
lessons of the past forgotten, or, if
remembered, how often ignored!
Intolerance and bigotry, though
scotched time and again, ever bob
up serenely when the spirit of lib
erty rests in fancied security. |,
for one, do not take kindly to the
old-time religious notion that that
which a man enjoys because it is
pleasurable, is therefore sin. But
to the Posts statement of fact:
"Every trace of the bigot in our
American character has it's ances-
try among the peculiar people who
landed on the shores of Massachu-
sets bay. The hard, cold, narrow
and intolerant Puritanism in ouI
blood has been an enemy of every
art and science, and every attempt
towards joyful living. Within the
memory of men still among us, the
dogma that hell was paved witt
infants skulls was preached in the
vicinity of Boston, and within the
old city ITSELF. on the summit O.
Copps Hill may be seen the tomb
in which dead and unbaptizet
babes were thrown with scant GER
emony. When the first stove wa
placed in a New England churcl
the members split, because a larg'
minority of them believed it wa
sinful to be comfortable Will
praising God. When DR.. Mortol
!. first administered ether in one o
the Boston hospitals, a hue an
cry went up from human hyena
who thought it was sinful for hu
man agency to alleviate the pal
that God had sent. And it is nc
SO very long ago that n coul
, find New Englanders of the Purit
|, anical type who thought that En-
: erson and Hawthorne and Thorea
: and Lowell and Longfellow, an
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

A SPECIAL from Jefferson City to
the Republic, dated December 30,
says: estate Auditor Wilder is OF
the opinion that there will be a
shortage in the State revenue OF
about St,250,O 900 at the close of
business next year, if all the de-
mands upon the revenue created
by the Legislature are to be met"
Local option cuts the State reve-
nue. largely, it being estimated that
not less than 1000 dramshops have
been closed during the year. But
of course our Prohibition advo-
Gates and politicians will make
good this revenue loss to the State
just like the local reformers have
done down in Dunklin county.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02
THIS is pretty straight goods
from the POST ispdtch:

THIS is pretty straight goods
from the Post-D Dispatch:
If Governors want to do some-
thing really generous in the holi-
day season, they might give away
something of their own. The par
doning power was not conferred
upon them to be used in providing
decorations for Christmas trees.
Gov. Campbell OF Texas, by grant
ing so Christmas pardons, has UNI
done the work of so judges, 100
lawyers, 800 jurors, scores of sher-
ifs and deputies, at a cost of hum
dreds of thousands of dollars to
the people; and has advertised his
State as a haven for criminals SO
long as he remains in Office.
Missouri for the past three years
has had some experience akin te
the foregoing, not as a Christmas
speciality, but pertaining to all the
seasons; if not in pardons outright
yet in setting aside the decisions
Of the courts, regardless Of the calll
of justice. With a Pardon Attor'
ney setting his individual mawkisl
sentimentality above the law, ant
a Governor all too anxious to evi'
dence his august power, some 0
the worst criminals known to tn
annals Of the State have fount
their refuge from the extreme pen
ty in their cases made and pro
vided.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

NOTHING truer than this from
Home Rule: eff Congress would de-
vote one-tenth OF the time to the
public service that it does to pat
ronage, the country would secure
some pretty fair legislation" The
offices are paramount, except when
special privilege knocks at the
door, and the common people are
natient beasts of burden.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

THE Globe Democrat says the IL
nancial furry is over. This state
ment, had it a certain attendant,
would bring Joy to many a starving
household. That attendant is des-
ienated truth. Unfortunately, here
il is conspicuous in its absence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

almost every other dead man Of
letters, who had glorifed New
England and the nation generally,
had gone to hell because they did
mot accept the creed of the Pur-
itans,"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02
she Knew Her.

your friend, Miss Passay, has be-
come quite chummy with Miss New
combe. I don't suppose there's much
difference in their ages" Il can't an
swer for Miss Newcomer, but there
isn't any difference in Miss Passay's
IL She has been 81 for the past
ten years, to my knowledge"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

IN my view-if immediate wal is
not apprehended-the sending of
the battle ships to the Pacific is a
wanton waste of money. But Uncle
Sam is rich and dearly loves to cut
a dash.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

THE tariff tax on wood pulp will
not be removed. OF course not
Remove one stone from the tariff
wall. and the whole structure is
endangered. The modern bandits
say, one to another, eff you med
die with my special privilege I will
see that yours goes, too" So they
stand together, but the people they
despoil are scattered far and wide,
with no purpose in common.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

THIS is from Senator Burton's
Home Rule:
"Why, Uncle Josh, do you really
believe that President Roosevelt
brought on this panic?"
"Wall, | dunno, but in 1893 you
swore that Cleveland was at fault,
and made me believe that the Pres
ident was responsible then. We're
you just a foolin' your old uncle
then, or are you tryin' to fool him
now?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

THE Doe Run correspondent to
the Elvins Labor Herald puts some
pertinent queries to his fellow-la-
borers and other Protection advo-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

"HARD TINES come again no
more!"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

Remember the after Christmas
bargains at B. N. Browns, Iron
ton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

A HAPPY New YEAR!
WITH HEALTH AND PROSPERITY,
Is Our Greeting to All.

1t is our purpose, during 1908,
to serve the public as diligently
and satisfactorily as in the past.
With increased facilities and
extended service, we shall strive
to make this THE Store of South
east Missouri---an advantage to
our patrons as we'll as a pride to
ourselves.
LOPEZ STORE co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-02

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-30
Jefferson Brothers

The Jefferson Brothers and the
Rivals The name has been linked
for so many years that one cannot
think 81 one without the other. Old
Joseph jefferson first made the good
old comedy famous, II days gone by
bit this grand old actor never graced
this city with his presence, but when
we cannot have The best We naturai-
II must be contented with the ne25
BEST and aThe Rivals As presented
by "Old Ioe'ss sons, William and
Joseph jill, ii the Astoria theatre last
night lost very little # any Of its
merit BY these talented actors. 4
large and select audience filed The
theatre last evening, coming early
and 1T $50 when the curtain arose
almost ever seat was occupied: fhs
play, I high-class comedy was mors
| than appreciated and as the crowd
filled out Of the house nothing bul
words If praise could bc heard, foi
Ithe company, If more attractions
could be secured BY Manager Hanlii
of This class he would have very littls
trouble indeed III filling his house
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-30
FAITHFUL WIFE GETS|
S|NGERS RELEASE
APPEARED YESTERDAY AND
HER LAMENTATIONS WIN
OVER VICTIMS.

q Singer. one III thc two men are
rested ou charGe III securing jsw
cIry and other valuable articles from
Astoria merchants BY means oi
worthless checks, was released from
the county Jill last evening upon
presentation of y2uO eash baii'
Singers hearing was set for ttia
afternoon HI . o'clock Yesterday
'his wife and two ehildrenrhis wife
"A comely young Jewess from Spo
kline appeared on tiae Acepe and
she III once vet about ID secure hsr
husbands release Justice Goodman
refused tp lessen thc ball, however,
as Il Viii deemed INV enough but
she pleaded that Il BIZ placed at $200,
i sum that she Was able to pay she
said Mr.. Singer spent the after
noon IN calling upon III Of The vic-
Tins III Singers alleged wiles, and
her lamentations aeem ~ have won.
them over Ait of them signed !
plea addressed ID Justice Goodman
asking Chat the bond Ill Singers case
he lowered 10 500 and finally with
lthis treasured paper ii lier grasp
she hurried ID THE justice Justice
Goodman acted upon she plea Of the
victims, though 81 course The whole
matter rested entirely with him, and
granted the woman's request She
II once paid The 500 and Singer left
The iail i free man save fof lhe listle
matter ol The 500 bail hanging over
Ihis head al i guarante for his ap'
pearance ii court,
For ail those who may think they
arc good Ill guessing there II an ex.
eeilent chance ID guess now VIII
l.Mr. Singer show up ior his hearing
which was reset for tomorrow alter
lnoonS of will lc fy for that dear old
1 Spokane ~ fast ii The first train ear
carry hini n He does not come bacA
for hia hearing thc county viii b
$500 The richer
Mrs. Singer stood BY her impris
oned husband II 4 manner worthy p
admiration, even though she eaus'
was hot one to easily call forth I'D
miration N any kind.
Meantime Singers partner y NJ
enterprise, Sam Marko, y still lan
gushing ii she county JAIL Ae hsl
10 faithful and loving wife with VIZ
10 spare, Il seems. His hearing wal
also adjourned until Saturday after
nOon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-30
Assor Street

A@@N@e j4f {
The Astor street Improvement y
progressing rapidly and should be
completed soon If there b. . fey
sys of 6ne weather. This thor
ouphiare Ii the one with high
crowna crown of IL inches--the
highest that las ever been used IN
this clty. and persons who are n
teresEed III street building should
make L ! point to sec this improve
ment. The street roller has already
been At work on the thofonghtafe
and she improvement il il about the
shape that Il viii be when declared
completed That Il y she hand
somest street ii The city of Astoria
Will probably BE- the verdict of many.
while with The high crown # should
ouswear and outlast any other street
in The city. Those who thought an
| l8-inch crown would look prepcster-
ously high viii he interested u view
ling the work. Street Superintendent
Kearney ii one man VINO has always
been al advocate of the high crowns,
lbut as 1 rule only 8 81 8inch crowns
have been called for in the specihca-
tions. and after six months many q
lthe new streets have had no crowns
Fat alt. Citizens can observe these
rainy days that The water lies right
ii the middle oi many of the streets
where the small crowns have worn
oif almost al once or were tiattened
out BY the passage cf the steam roll-
IL over them as ii moved about ths
city. All al events Astor stresl
should prove an object lesson, II th'
study of low or high crowns.