Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-10-17
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

"A llO6ty n1OLuAh6 A4OA0oJs
The street crossings are fine.
Lots of wood haulers, but still
wood is scarce.
Hear Attorney General Major
Thursday night.
Fresh c~urrants, raisins and evap-
grated fruits at Lopez's.
Teachers Association, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday.
For Sale-A good second hand
piano. Bargain. Apply at this
Office.
Died-Mrs. Josephine Albin, at
Pilot Knob, October 7th, at 5 A. M,
aged 80 years.
Born-To Chris. Parton and
wife, Pilot Knob, Mo-, on Septem-
Der Goth, a son
The tints of autumn are on the
leaves, and this may be truly
termed "The Valley Beautiful"
Those who know say that the
electric light equipment now being
put in is frst-class and fully up-to-
date.
j. H. Eschman's European Rail-
road Show at Ironton, Tuesday,
October %, 1912. Read ad. on
first page.
R. L. McLaughrey, the jeweler,
has bought a lot on north Main
street, just west of the depot, from
G. M. London.
Wanted-To borrow S125 on real
estate. Title perfect and unincum-
bered. For at least one year. APP
ply at this ofice.-Adv.
DIR. Hugo Summa spent a couple
of days in the Valley last week.
He likes the Valley, and the VAL
ley returns the good feeling. May
he live long to enjoy his summer
home here.
Conductor j. v. Webb is again
quite sick at his home in St.Louis.
VIM. Hall, another long time con-
ductor, has been confined to his
home for some time, suffering with
heart trouble.
Married-At the court house,
Ironton, Mo-, October 9Th, Mr.. e.
M. Gates of Mena, Arkansas, and
Miss Dora Cooksey of Mena, Ark
ansas. Probate Judge 0. w.
Roop officiating.
The directors of the White &
Hummel Mfg Company, of Les
terville, held their annual meeting
here Saturday. Present: Davis
and Hummel of Milwaukee, Wis;
White, Lesterville; Rieke, Ironton.
The Boston-New York base ball
games have received much atten-
ton from the local fans the past
week. The fact that Chas. Tes-
reau, a st. Francis river boy, is a
prominent figure in the contest,
adds to the local interest.
After two weeks work the we'll
being drilled on Arcadia Heights
has reached a depth of 1870 feet.
Every inch has been solid rock,
and B. Wilson, who has charge of
the drilling, says it is the hardest
rock he ever encountered.
Mr.. Nipper, the Republican
nominee for Congress, delivered a
speech at the courthouse last
Thursday. He made q long and
painful Republican harangue, but
failed to state whether he was a
standpatter or progressive.
Mr.. w. A. Shelton of Mann
Tuesday sent US a monster pump
kin. It weighs just fraction over
81 pounds and is a fine specimen.
We anticipate some delicious
pumpkin pies, and we have a
fondness for pumpkin pies.
Jos. A. Reyburn is the recipient
Of a cane from Cork, Ireland,
brought and presented him by
Mr.. w. E. Graves. of Des Arc.
Joe is mighty proud of his present
and will have It suitably engraved
on his next visit to the city.
Dr.. Marshall reports the arrival
OF a beautiful baby,girl at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E. Downey,
Monday morning, October IA, 1912,
at five o'clock. All are well and
our genial and popular station
agent is stepping mighty high.
The street and alley crossings
are the crown to the sidewalk inn
proyement, and we are glad to see
them being put in without delay.
1t will soon be no longer opposite
to our city to sing
"Denh hoe it down and scratch your grabbed,
For Jordan am a hard road to trabbel."
s. T.. Ryan, an old time conduc-
tor on the Iron Mountain, died at
his home, near st. Louis, last FRI
day. The deceased was 66 years
of age and was in the employ Of
the railroad company 30 years OF
more. The remains were taken to
De Soto for interment.
AS we 60 to press we learn Of
the death Of Mrs. Lanpher, wife
of Mr.. Geo. w. Lanpher, ST., Of
this city, which occurred at 5 A. M.
this morning. Mrs. Lanpher, with
her husband, have made their
home in this city for years, and
news of her death will be received
on every hand by sad hearts,
The deceased was IA years, 1
month and IL days old. Funer-
al services will be held from