Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-30

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to lay, out of a 2O0-egg strain.
Mrs. B. W. LOOMS, Ironton, Mo.
Geo. Begley of Poplar Bluff is in
Ironton to-day. Mr.. Begley has just
completed an attractive bungalow on
Arcadia Heights and he and his family
expect to spend some time there this
summer.
Mr.. Delano tells us that we have
had but ten inches of rain since the
first of the year-just about half the
precipitation that usually comes in
the first four months of the year. Let
us hope the supply will be much more
bountiful the next four months-when
we need it most.
The clipping, "The Old Home
Town" published elsewhere lis sent us
by our old friend, Judge R. ]. Hill
formerly of Belleview, but now living
near Aurora, Mo. The Judge says
he thinks this clipping very aptly ex-
presses the feeling OF a man who has
left the old home.
Rev. L. H. White, rector of st.
Mary's church, st. Louis, filled the
pulpit at st. Paul's Sunday morning
ane evening and delivered two in
structive and interesting sermons. A
pleasing feature of the evening ser-
vice was a solo, exquisitely render ed
by Mrs. F. E. DeWeese.
Senator Buford has sent the REGIS
TER a number of copies Of the Official
Manual-Blue Book-of the State Of
Missouri for distribution among the
vorers. The volume is replete with
information of interest to every citi-
zen of the state. Call and get one be-
fore the supply is exhausted.
Baptism will be administered at the
Methodist Episcopal Church next
Sunday; and also in the afternoon in
running water. The PASTORS morn
ing subject will be "Ohurch Union and
how the Churches help each other
AT night he will preach on "Encour-
agement-The Great Helper"
George o. Smith and VIM. Gudger,
whose mill burned two weeks ago,
this week purchased the stock of the
Fredericktown Milling Company and
are in charge of the mill. 0. 9. Whit
ener has retained stock in the mil
and will be connected with Smith and
Gudger.-Fredericktown Tribune.
Mr.. J. E. Grandhomme has ex-
changed his business property OF
south Main street, I%ronton, for al
apartment house on Forest Pari
Boulevard, st. Louis. The deal be-
comes effective May 9th. Mr.. Grand
homme, however, does not dispose O.
his stock of goods and will continue
to run the Randy Kitchen for a time,
at least.
In an item which we reproduce from
a recent issue of the st. Louis Repub'
lie the astounding statement is made
that Fred Hemplemann in the sum
mer of 1905 first explored the top 0
Elephant Rock at Graniteville. Thil
is amusing to residents who have
known the rock for half a century O.
more. But, perhaps, the Republic il
only trying to be funny.
Mary Saline is the youngest mem
Der of the family and is not yet quite
SO we'll informed on holy writ Al
some of the rest of us. But she want
to learn and when the scripture ii
read to the primer class she pay
closest attention. One day last weel
she came home with this: "Blesse(
are the DREss-MAKERs for they shall
be called the children of Cod"
The Ladies, Social Club held another
of their enjoyable meetings Tuesday
April 81, in the pretty home of Mrs
VIM. Trauernicht, who was assisted
by Mrs. Fred w. Trauernicht. Aftei
business meeting, current events wer'
given in response to roll call. There
was a drawing contest in which thu
"girls" displayed great skill. During
the social hour delicious refreshmentl
were served. Next meeting will b
with Mrs. W. II. Tapley, May 10.
The REGISTER this week publishel
the announcement of Redmond Blacl
as a candidate for the Democrat,
nomination for Collector of IroI
County. Mr.. Black is a prominen
resident of the west end of the count,
and is held in high esteem by hi
friends and neighbors. He made thit
race four years ago and though hard
lily known outside of his immediate
neighborhood, developed a strong
following throughout the county. H,
asks the voter to carefully conside
his claims and promises that if he i
nominated and elected he will Civ
the office his very best attention.
The Brass Band Concert Monda.
evening filled the hall Of the Academ.
Of Music with an audience gratifying
to the members of the organization
Especially grateful to them was tn,
kindly spirit manifested and the gen
erous applause frequently given. t
the ladies and the gentlemen who's
assistance contributed so greatly t
the success of the evening, and to MI