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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27
\obituary.

Died-At his home in Belleyiew,
Mo-, on Monday, April II, 1911, at
8 o'clock P. M, VIM. h. Buford,
aged 70 years and 10 days.
So passes another of the men
whose lives have been landmarks
in the history of Iron county-men
who builded and honored the
community in which their earthly
lot was cast. The Buford family
was coevai with the settling of
Belleview Valley, in the year 1918.
1t is traced back five generations
to Thos. Buford, who was killed
in a fight with Indians at the bat
tie of Point Pleasant, at the mouth
of Kanawha river, October 10,
1774. His son was a William Bu-
ford, father to Pate Bufofd, who
was the father of the subject of
this sketch.
To Pate Buford and his first
wife were born eight children, of
whom now only two-James and
Simeon E.-survive; of the sec
ond marriage four are living
Paschal, Thomas, Geo. w. and
Charles.
The subject of this brief memoir
passed all his days in the beauti-
full valley his father and grand
father had changed from wilder
ness to field and farm. He was
married December 20, 1860 to Miss
Iowa CULVER, and the fruits of
this union were five children, of
whom all but one-Mrs. j. G.
Horn-preceded the father to that
mysterious realm from whose
bourne no traveller returns. She
alone remains to comfort the
widowed mother.
VIM. H. Buford was a man of
unblemished character and of
more than ordinary natural en-
dowment. Though not a seeker
for public position he was thrice
chosen Presiding Judge of the
Co lty Court, and his admins
tration of the Office was marked by
care, sagacity and faithfulness.
He carries with him to his grave
the esteem and election of all who
knew him.
The funeral was held on We'd
nesday, 10th, and hundreds at
tended the final ceremonies which
set the seal of "earth to earth and
dust to dust" upon his remains,
laid away in the Edison cemetery.
May they rest in peace!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

as friends. jeff Davis lives there
and we can take a look at him for
the next Presi dent of the United
States.
John McFall is loading out all of
his ties this week.
Farmers are making good head
way with their spring work.
Gus Funk is running his saw
mill to-day.
VIM. Sutton is running his saw
mill full blast at the old Stamey
place, six miles east of Annapolis.
He will load his lumber at the
Benson switch.
We have a gang of horse traders
camped in the lower end of town.
They have been here four days,
but done little trading SO far.
Sam Moss and wife of Redford
are visiting their son in Annapo-
lis. MI. Moss was telling me of
the recent storm in Reynolds coun-
ty, just above where he lives. The
wind carried away a range stove
that never has been. found. Not
a hand full Oft was left and part
of the things have been found
eight miles away. An iron bed
stead was blown a short distance,
and SO badly twisted and warped
as to render it useless. The church
house on Crane Pond was blown
up hill eight or ten feet and ruined
j. G. Russell and Hattie Russell
were here to-day.
Several people in town thil
morning en- route to Ironton to at
tend circuit court.
BULLETIN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27
Annapolis News.

Nice and clear, but a little cool
to-day.
A. Il. Daniels has been in AM
napolis the past week looking up
witnesses for circuit court.
Times quiet; tie boom letting
up. Larger ties, less soft wood,
and price cut one and two cents on
white and black oak ties.
T. P, Fitz is in town to-day
looking after hub timber. But lit
tie coming in.
F. G. Warncke is making a trip
to Bismarck to-day to see Or. j,
Eaton
The gray and the BLUE must gel
together May 18th. All should
take advantage Of the cheap rates
to Little Rock reunion, where VIZ
all can have d good time and meet
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27
Des Arc Items.

l attended a meeting of the
directors of the Wayne County
Fair last Friday night. These
directors are composed of the best
men in Wayne county and they
are doing their best to make it the
best County Fair in Southeast
Missouri. The grounds selected
will be in the Branch grove, south
of Piedmont, and close to town.
1t is a fine location, a fine stream
of water on the east side and a
fine driveway and lots OF good
shade. Every farmer in Reynolds,
Iron and Wayne counties should
do their best to help this enter
prise along for it will be of as
much interest to them as to Wayne
county. In fact, it should be
called the Wayne, Iron and Rey-
nolds County Fair.
| also met in Piedmont my old
friend, Eli Klotz, one of the best
business men Piedmont ever had.
He came to Piedmont in 1879, when
1T was in its infancy. He worked
for DR.. Norman, who had a drug
store there. After that he went
into the butcher business and
bought his first beeves on a credit.
He prospered, fortune smiled on
him and there was a bright future
before him. Soon after that he
went into the Medley Merchandise
Company as salesman and soon
became a partner in the concern,
and at the death of the senior Med
ley he bought the entire store
building, etc. He did a tremen-
dous business at one time. Eli, as
we called him, was at the back of
every enterprise and also very
charitable. A poor man or woman
never called ON him for help but
what they got it and consequently
he is loved by every man, woman
and child in Wayne county. He
calls Piedmont his home.
Geo. Smith, formerly of Ironton
and the lead belt, has been en-
ployed as bookkeeper for Graves
& Stamp.
Mr.. Hicks has improved the Lo-
gan property west of Des Arc, by
building a house and three miles
of wire fence around it.
| picked up an old army letter
last Sunday, and read a letter
written by me to my father. 1t
was dated September 10, 1862, and
read as follows: "The enemy is
advancing with a large force of
infantry and cavelry and we men
have out our sharp shooters to
meet them. We are expecting a
big battle" I did not ask the
Lord to protect me in this battle
but he did and | did not even
thank him for it. If it was now
would certainly get down on my
knees and pray to him to protect
me. But | was wild in those days.
Notwithstanding we had to face
death every day. ISAAC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

will disqualify the sheriff from se-
lecting the jury when this case is
tried. This is the same course as
was pursued by Mr.. Kaney in
these cases a year ago. (Since the
foregoing was put in type the case
against Short was continued until
next October because of the alb
sence of one of the witnesses for
the defense.) Tuesday morning a
jury tried Harve Medley, of Des
Arc, on the charge of assault with
intent to kill. The verdict was not
guilty. Ida Stephens pleaded
guilty to bigamy and was sem
fenced to six months in Jail. Tues
day afternoon began the selection
of a jury to try George Hill for the
killing of VIM. Dahlke at Brule in
this county last December. The
sheriff was ordered to have fifty
additional jurors in court this
morning. 1t will probably be
Thursday noon before the chal-
lenges are made and the jury an
nounced. The trial will likely re-
quire two days. Messrs. Munger
and Steel are assisting Mr.. Dam
ron in the prosecution. Edgar &
Edgar, j. H. Raney and B. irwin
of De Soto. are representing the
defense. 1t looks now like court
will be in session most of next
week.
From Saturdays St. Louis Re-
pU6Iic: "The trial of Henry S.
and Gilbert v. Whitener, James
A. and George M. London and
George B. Dale, on charges of at
tempting to defraud the Govern
ment of lands in Arkansas, was
terminated suddenly yesterday by
a direct verdict for the defendants.
The trial began Thursday and ev-
idence was offered by the Govern
ment till noon yesterday. At that
time Judge Trieber asked counsel
for the Government ii they had
any more conclusive evidence to
present than had been offered up
to that time. Homer Hall, AS
sistant United States District At
torney, replied they had not.
Judge Trieber said he did not be-
lieve it advisable to CO ltinue as
the evidence was not sufficient to
convict. When court reconvened
after the recess Judge Trieber in
structed the jury to return a ver-
dict for the defendants. The court
then discharged the accused. The
defendants were indicted in 1908.
Later the charges were dismissed
on recommendation of former
United States District Attorney HI.
w. Blodgett, for want of evidence.
Sageral months ago the cases were
refhstated at the request of the
Attorney General of the United
States. This order was said to
have been made in compliance
with the attitude of the Depart
ment of Justice for the wholesale
prosecution of alleged violators Of
Government land laws. No evil
dence for the defense was offered,
Later in the day G.. M. London.
Henry S. Whitener and Gilbert V,
Whitener filed a damage suit in
the Circuit Court against Alvin
Rucker, charging he slandered
them in publishing and circulat-
ing a phamplet telling of methods
they followed in conducting {
bank and in other ventures
Rucker was a witness for the Gov
eminent and testified he went tc
Arkansas while the land deal was
pending to get information for the
phamplet. Mr.. Rucker is now a
clerk in Superior Court of Oklaho.
ma County, Oklahoma"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

l will pay S1Oo for the apprehen-
sion and conviction of the parties
VIII o have set fire to buildings on
my farm, or who have cut my
fences. This is a standing offer.
j. @. RoEHRS, Belleview, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Thos. Hill, formerly of Iron
county, wishes to inform the pub
lie that he is now running a livery
and feed stable at Bismarck and
will always be glad to serve them
in any way he can.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

If you want a good lunch, try
the Home-Boiled Ham at the VAL
ley Meat Market; also our Home
Made Sausage.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Crows lumber yard for lumber
lath, shingles, lime, cement, plaster
sash, doors, roofings, brick,
mouldings and things.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Splendid new stock of Mems and
Boys Hats at Lopez Store Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Don't fail to call and inspect the
fine stock of Ladies', Misses and
Children's Hats at Lopez Store Co.
The hats are beautiful in the ex-
treme and the price is right.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27
PREsENTATIoN OF DIPLOMAS.


| have not for q long time SO
greatly enjoyed an evening as |
did the one in question. The
readings and Rotations were far
above the ordinary in matter and
delivery; the young orchestra did
itself proud. The vocal solos
"Bobolink," by Miss Codding,
and "When the Heart is Young"
by Miss Mildred Huff, we're de-
servedly encored. Both young
ladies were in excellent voice,
singing true to time and tone. |
am proud of them, and trust that
the future may give them oppor-
tunity to fully develop the genius
with which they are endowed.
Miss Mamie Roehry was pianist,
and her artistic accompaniment
ftly graced the themes Of the sing
ers. The proceedings closed with
q talk to the graduates by DR.. g.
w. Farrar, the presentation Of the
diplom as, and a thoughtful adj
dress by Rev. A. s. Cocker, kindly
in feeling and optimistic in spirit,
as becomes one whose faith lead
eth him to hope all things.
Judge bearing convened circuit
court Monday morning. Walter
HI. Fisher was named as foreman
of the grand jury, and after being
charged, began their labors. The
first case tried was that of James
Oliver, charged with fraudulent
voting. The trial consumed the
remainder Of the day,and the jury
returned a verdict Of guilty, fxine
the punishment at $50 and costs,
The defendant, it 10 said, will not
appeal, but will 60 to jail. The
case against VIM. Short, charged
with causing an Illegal vote to be
cast, will probably be tried this
week. The attorney for the de-
tense, Mr. Raney, has said that hs
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Remember A. Rieke & Son sell
furniture on time payments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Get your Mems and Boys Spring
Clothing at Browns.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27
Gard Of Thanks.

We desire to than the many
friends and neighbors for their
great kindness and sympathy to
us in our recent bereavement.
Mr.. JOHN ALBERT
AND DAUGHTERS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Go to A. Rieke & Son for Car
pets and Rugs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27
B. N. Brown has an elegant line
of low-quarter shoes in now.
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to return our sincere
thanks to the good people of the
Belleview valley for the kindness
and attention shown our dear hus-
band and father in his long ill-
ness, and also to make grateful
acknowledgment for the sympa-
thy extended US since his death.
God bless and prosper you all.
MRS. w. III. BUFORD.
MRS. LILLE HORN.
JAMES PHILLIPS.
Belleview, Mo-, April Gath, 1911.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

See A. Rieke & Son before buy
ing your Sewing Machine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

FOR SALE-American Steel Poul-
try and Rabbit fencing, strong and
durable, in 10 and 20 rod rolls, al
So cents per rod.
w. e. BELL & Son,
Belleview, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Lopex's received q car Of furni'
ture Of all kinds this week.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Northern seed potatoes of all
kinds at Lopez Store Co.'s.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Mems Spring Suits at Brown
from $3.50 to S17.00.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

Hammond's oleomargarine and
creamery butter for sale at Cod
ding's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

BULLETIN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-04-27

muHlby aLIC I1d6 dOIlGu0OA h0y W
depended upon to deal full justice
unto both him and his accusers.
Acoal car, loaded with iron ore,
got out Of the switch at Pilot
Knob and on to the main track
last Friday and came buzzing
down the road. 1t went past the
Ironton station like it had been
shot out of a gun, over the grade
east Of town, and then made a fast
run to Arcadia. It almost reached
the station, then stopped and
came down the hill toward Iron-
ton again and stopped on the
bridge. 1t is very fortunate that
there was NO train on the road at
the time. One Of the pushers
pulled the car to Arcadia and out
| of harms way
Last week there came a box adj
dressed to the editor-ca me by ex.
press, carriage prepaid, from the
far-off Golden State. No letter Of
advice, no postcard, nor aught to
indicate the consignor. Nor was
it necessary. I knew the box,
filled with such oranges as the
market here seldom sees, was
from the hands Of an old friend
who, from year to year, thus holds
me in gracious remembrance. Is
it necessary to voice my apprecia'
ton Of the gift? Not to him, and
the world at large has nothing to
do with 1T. 0, the donor? Why,
Frank Scoville, of course, the sun
shine Of whose presence at one
time made Ironton doubly dear to
| his friends.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-10-18
WIIIMAR, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER ls, 1911

cultivating this land" said Mr.. Deitel.
about all you have to do is to hoe it
and plant your stuff; and the soil and
the atmosphere will do the rest These
are the easiest raised of any crops I
ever put in" &.
Mr.. Deitet came to Beltrami county
from Meeker county and when asked
how he liked it here he said:
- Il have farmed in Meeker county for
the past eighteen years and do not hes
itate to say that you can raise more,
and of better quality on one acre here
than you can on three acres in Meeker
county. The fine potatoes which you
see in the field were not planted until
June; and they are in elegant condition.
MY experience here proves that there
are not any drawbacks in raising crops"
4 All of these crops were raised the
first year the Deitels had their land.
In Section So there is a good settle-
ment of farmers, as we'll as to the
south and east along Hay creek and the
Whitefish lake country. .s@
There is one feature Of the conditions
surrounding these tracts, and that is
that the Crookston Lumber company is
logging on an extensive scale adjoin-
ing the lands on the east, and any far
mer who desires can get winters job
In the camps at wages from $26 to $35
per month and board. = s.: .'.e, ~..-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-10-18
HEAR HILL LECTURE SATURDAY
VIII Address Teachers and Public on
"Pubnc Health in the Schools"
Saturday Afternoon.

In connection with the teachers meet
ing for the County to be held at the
Willmar high school next Saturday af-
ternoon at 1880 p. M, Co. Supt. Ere ~
erickson has succeeded in securing DR..
H. w. Hill of Minneapolis to deliver
lecture on the subject Of Public Health
in the Schools DR.. Hill is director
of the archaeological Division of the
State Board of Health and his discus
sion will not only be of interest to the
teachers but to everybody, and a cordial
invitation is extended to the public to
attend. ~..g. .S
The program of the teachers meet
ing will also include discussion of the
subject Primary Reading in the Rural
Schools by Miss Grace A. Randall,
former County Superintendent of Steele
County; and a discussion on "Agricul-
ture in. the Rural Schools by Prof. c.
L. McNelly, instructor of Agriculture
in the Willmar High School. H..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-10-18
Moose Jaw cit4zen invests.

An important land deal was closed
last Wednesday when Mr.. I. J. Camp
bell, Of Moose Jaw. sask.. purchased
the Robbins farm. located northeast Of
the city and: including the wooded is
land, from J. s. Robbins for $4,000.
The deed calls for 1856 acres Of land.
This is one Of the finest farm tracts in
the neighborhood and has a large lake
frontage. Mr.. Campbell is the father
Of A. D. Campbell Of Willmar, and it is
expected that the son will live on the
farm and manage the same, as well as
his utility ladder factory. We under
stand that the elder Mr.. Campbell ex-
poets to make his future home in our
city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-10-18

Last Sunday morning at about one
o'clock a silk train fairly flew thru
Willmar on it's way from coast to coast.
The train consisted of four cars loaded
with silk and two cars loaded with fish.
" The train left Seattle at 4:45 a. m.,
Friday. arrived at st. Paul 4:01 a. M,
Sunday, a run Of 1914 miles in As hours
and 16 minutes. The train arrived at
New York at 4:30 a. M, Tuesday, The
train made the run from Breckenridge
to Long Lake in less than three hours,
the train frequently attaining the
speed Of mile minute.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-10-18
SWEDISH M. E.

Thursday evening prayermeeting.
y Friday evening the Epworth
League gives social at the home
of A. P. Brandt on 9th: St. A short
program will be rendered after which
Ruth Carlson and Alma Brandt will
serve refreshments. Don't forget to
come! .=s5 H. !. $
Sunday morning S. S. at ten and
the Young Mems Bible Glass at same
time. The topic for next Sunday is
Jesus Idea Of God" At eleven,
sermon by the pastor on "Christian
Optimism" Epworth League at sew
en- and the regular evening service
at eight.
All welcome! s. s"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-10-18

DR.. Walter r. Porter has become as
sociated with his brother, DR.. H. P. Por-
ter, in the practice Of dentistry at Will
mar. His Office will have a similar
complete electric equipment to that in
his brothers Office. That DR.. Walter
Porter is a thoroly accomplished man
in his profession may be concluded from
the fact that he has been offered chairs
in both the Minnesota and Philadelphia
Dental colleges. He concluded, how
ever, that practice would be of more
value to him. DR.. Harold Porter is
much elated over the fact that his bro
ther finally decided to join with him
in the practice at Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-10-18
BOARD or CONTROL VISITS YARN
Work on the State Hospital at Willmar
Was Inspected Tuesday by the
state Board OF Control. :;

Hon. P. M. Ringdal, Hon. G. J.
Swendsen and Hon. Chas. e. Vasaly,
members of the Minnesota State Board
Of Control, accompanied by Clarence H.
Johnston, architect, and Chas. L. Pills
bury, consulting engineer, and DR.. Tom
linson, who. has been elected superin-
tendent to have charge Of the hospital
when it opens, were at Willmar yes
terday morning and gave the work be-
ing done by Contractor Lorentzson a
thoro inspection. They arrived on one
Of the late trains Monday night, and
were out bright and early to inspect
the progress Of the States big job on
Foot Lake.
When seen by the Willmar Tribune
representative before returning to St..
Paul the members of the Board and ar
chitect expressed themselves as pleased
with the manner the work has been
pushed. ~. -
The contractor has done the work ex-
pected Of him up to this time. The
power plant will be ready in about three
weeks. The main building will be en-
closed before cold weather sets in. Out
side of the main building there is being
erected three buildings, the power plant,
the laundry and the Superintendent's 8
residence The appropriation made is
sufficient to fully complete and equip
all Of these buildings. .,:e@ ~:
Mr.. Johnston stated that the hospital
has one of the. prettiest sites of any
one of the various institutions Of the
State, and that It will be beautiful
place when improved as intended. Fu-
ture additions are planned to be made
in the shape Of cottages for the hous-
ing of inmates.
1t. was the first visit Of Mr.. Swend-
sen, the Board member Of st. James,,
and he said Willmar has the reputation
of being the cleanest city in Minnesota,
and his inspection had verified this re-
port.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-10-18
HOW MURDERER DYGART VAS DETECT
ED IN INARCrANDER by WALTER 4NEISON

Syverson, who urged immediate az. az.
ton. On: Monday Mr.. Nelson came
to- Willmars and consulted with the
Chief Of Police and sheriff. The
latter had already been spoken to by
Mr.. Syverson. The sheriff promised
to come out as soon as his duties at
tending court would permit. From
that time until Tuesday night Mr..
Nelson was very nervous for fear the
man would leave He learned that
Dygart had bought Stene's 80 calibre
rifle and expected to leave for a
hunting and trapping expedition to
Wisconsin, and Nelson again went to
.Willmar on Tuesday. In the evening
the officers went out there by auto
mobile. Nelson did not see thenA
but his wife said there: were onlv
three men in the car when they re-
turned. He called up Stene and ask
ed him if he could assist in the
threshing next day. He replied that
he could not as he had no man. s.Has
he left r. was asked. 3'No, the sher-
|if was here and took him." was the
answer and Mr.. Nelson felt relieved
and at ease again after the long sus-
pense. It seems that Chief Gilbert
son was holding the robe over the
prisoner to protect him from the cold
and for that reason it appeared at a
distance as only three men in the
machine. Mr.. Nelson came to the
city Friday to make application for
the rewards Of 5000 offered for the
apprehension and delivery of the
man. Since the confession Of Dy-
CART to the Wisconsin murder, an
other reward Of 500 offered there is
open. Whether this can be collected
under the circumstances is not
known. The officers who took the
risk Of arresting the man and paid
the expense Of delivering the pris-
oner are expecting a liberal share Of
the reward, but no understanding on
that point has been reached among
the parties concerned as yet.