Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-01-30


this practice viii make in the SAL
aries of the men can only be de-
termined after a trial. Never be-
fore has the railroad found it nee
essary to resort to such rigid meas
ures OF economy.
Jones Orr, a young man twenty
three years OF age, who has been
working on the farm for "Uncle
Billy Buford in Belleview for
several months past, got on a big
drunk Monday evening, kicked
the door in, drew a knife on Mr..
and Mrs. Buford, and ran them
out into the yard. Constable ALI.
Hale was phoned for and took the
belligerent young man in charge.
Next day Orr was taken before
Squire Roop who fined him $50
and sentenced him to thirty days
in Jail, on charges of disturbing
the peace and using loud and OBJ
scene language.
A few minutes before seven
O'Clock last Friday morning the
people of the valley were startled
by the hub factory whistle sound
ing the alarm of fire. Inquiry re-
Yealed that the residence of Mr.. j.
Bumgardner, east of town, was OF
fire. The fire originated from a
flue and before any one could get
there to assist Mr.. Bumgardner,
who lives alone, the flames had
gained such Roadway that it was
impossible to check them. Mr.. B.
succeeded in saving some of his
household goods. The loss is a
severe one and he has the sympa-
thy of the community in his mis-
fortune.
Ono of the cold mornings last
week a tramp applied for his
breakfast at a residence in east
Ironton, coupling his request with
the statement that he was neal the
starvation point. eyes," replied
the lady of the house. "You see
that pile of hubs out in the yard?
Well, just put them in the shed,
and I'll give you a good break
fast" The tramp turned and
looked at the hubs. Intently he
gazed, and a sorrowful look came
over his face as he said: "Madam,
when | came to your door | was
very, very hungry, but the sight of
that wood pile has taken all my
appetite"
J.T.Omohundro, one of the old
est and most respected citizens of
our town died at his home in this
city on Tuesday, January 2ist.
He had been ill for some time and
every care and attention was given
him, but he passed peacefully
away at the time above stated.
He was we'll known and always
took quite an interest in the well
fare of the city and politics. He
had charge of the water works for
the city at the time of his death.
The remains we're laid to rest in
the City cemetery after %appropri-
ate services held in the Baptist
church. The bereaved family
have the sympathy of all who
know them.--De Soto Press.
Fred Kemp, possibly twenty
three years of age, pleaded guilty
last fall in the circuit court to the
charge of crap shooting and was
fined S25 and costs, with a stay of
execution for ninety days that he
might get the money and pay his
fine and costs, rather than go to
Jail. Last week Kemp surrender
ed to the sheriff and is now serving
his time. He said: 81 didn't want
to go to jail, and hoped to get a
Job and earn the money to pay my
fine and costs. But I've been all
through the lead belt hunting en-
ployment. There's nothing there
for the laborer. Two men for ev-
cry Job. | couldn't get work and
will have to LAY out my fine and
costs" Several other boys who
were fined at the same time Kemp
was, have surrendered to the sher-
if during the past week and are
now serving their time.
Mr.. w. R Ross and Miss Clara
Boss were married at the home OF
the bride in this city Wednesday
morning, January Is, Rev. FIR.
Joseph Collins officiating. Ed
mond Boss, brother of the bride.
was best man and Miss Alta Huff
was bridesmaid. The wedding
was a home affair, no invitations
having been issued, and was quite
q surprise to the many friends Of
the bride and groom. Mrs. Ross.
the daughter of Mrs. A. D. Boss o.
this city was one of the pretty and
accomplished girls of Bismarck
and very popular with all her as
sociates who will sadly miss hel
presence. The groom is a young
railroad man and highly esteemed
by all who know him here. He is
at present in the employ Of the
{. G.. R'y Co., and the young
couple will make their home a.
Golconda, Ill, for which poin'
they left Tuesday morning of this
week, followed by the good wisheJ
of many friends among whom
is certainly safe to count the Ga
zette.-Bismdrck Gazette.
One of the biggest things tina
has ever been pulled off in thi
section of the country for the in
~terest of Poplar Bluff was con
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