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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15

w. J. Warren of Bismarck was
here last Thursday and announced the
arrival of a little daughter at his
home.
Miss Irene Townsend visited friends
in Annapolis Saturday and Sunday.
The w. @. T.. U. was entertained in
the home of Mrs. G. A. Hartzell last
Saturday afternoon.
Work On the new post-ofice build
ing is progressing rapidly and will be
completed by the first Of the year.
Mrs. B. F. Engledow visited rela-
tives in De Soto the first of the week.
The Junior boys and girls enjoyed a
social at the home of Miss Nettie
Lawson last Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Boring spent
Sunday in Ironton with Mr.. and Mrs.
G. V. Boring. ALPHA.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
Special Sale
Beginning December 10th and Continuing
Until December 3lSt.

Gall and inspect our new stock of
Shoes, Dry Goods, Groceries, Over
shoes and Rubbers. All goods up-to-
date and at the right price.
Mems Shoes, $2.50u up; Ladies' Shoes,
80 % up; Misses Shoes, $40 up;
Children's Shoes, $1.00 up. We carry
a full line of the famous Hamilton
Brown Shoes. School Shoes a spec
ialty.
MEMS Pants, $1.75 to $4.5o; Over
alls, $1.4o; Boys Overalls, 75c; Mems
Union Suits, 81, 80; Ladies'Union Suits,
95c; Boys Union Suits, Csc; Mems
Flannel Shirts, $1.15 to $3.50; Work
Shirts, 65c to SOC; Mems Dress Shirts
$125 to SIT Mems Sweaters, $500:
LADIES' Sweaters, $4.25; Mems, La
dies and Misses Hose, 15c and up.
Also, a complete line of Shifting
Bingham, Percale, Flannelette, Can
ton and Notions.
A Special Discount of 10 per cent
on all Groceries from December 10tl
to 31st. FRANCIS BROS,
Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
A Lamentable Accident.

-
The expected-I may say the in
evitable-has occurred. Last Satur-
day evening about $3.50 O'Clock came
the accident which this paper for
many months has been predicting as
the logical result of careless, reckless
auto driving in this town. Something
had gone wrong with Arch Mayes'
car and it was standing to the side of
the road close to the curbing, and
over n hundred yards north of the
wagon bridge between Ironton and
Arcadia. While Mayes, with Cecil
Parker, was working with his ma
chine, along came from the south a
car driven at high speed by Jas. Rob-
ertson, Jr., of Arcadia. 1t struck the
Mayes car with terrific force, smash
ing the ear wheel and throwing Park
er fully forty feet. He was rendered
~senseless, with q fracture of the skull
and a broken nose, leg and arm. He
was placed under the care of DIR. Gay
and taken home on a litter. His life
yet hangs in the balance, and if he
even leaves his couch he may never
fully recover. 1t is a deplorable oc-
c~urrence-one that would not have
taken place if ordinary care had been
observed on the part of all the parties
concerned. Those who saw the acci-
dent say that Robertson was driving
at a speed of at least thirty miles an
hour, and the results of the collision
sustain their assertion. The city
ordinance restraints the speed to
twelve miles an hour. The transgres-
sion of that ordinance is daily in evil
dence. Why is not the law enforced?
Why has it been ignored? Attention,
time and again, of its violation has
peen Gale to the officials, State and
| City, with de effect, and some of
the auto drivers affected speed in
placid contempt of a law more familiar
in the breach than the observance.
Time and again have | Q the autos
coursing down Main street at break
neck speed, a menac to life and
limb. They often ignore the laws re.
lating to signals and there have been
several narrow escapes from collision
between cars on intersecting street
corners. At night they frequently
pass showing no ear light and C
sionally dispense with the forward
light, too. 1t is said that at the time
of the accident the Mayes car, stand
ing headed north, did not burn the
required red light. Again I ask, why
is not the law in question enforced and
violators punished? The marshalsays
that he has made several arrests
under it, and the offenders were let
off with a mild reprimand and an adj
monition to go and sin no more.
Such ill-timed leniency is not COM
mendable nor conducive to the pub
lie welfare. Some drivers obey the
law; others ought to be made to.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15


who now survive her as follows: j..
B. Russell, Ellington, Mo-; T. p. Rus
sell, Cape G~irardeau; Mrs. J. E..
Dover, Sikeston; A. 8. Russell,
Charleston; j. 7. Russell, Farming
ton and John G.. Russell, Sikeston.
Funeral services will be held at the
Sikeston Methodist church tomorrow
at 2:30 P. M"
Sheriff Marshall and Prosecuting
Attorney Keith, who went to the west
end of the county on Tuesday of last
week to investigate the murder OF
Bud Osburn and the serious and bru-
tai injuries inflicted on his wife, Mary
Ann, at their home at Doyle OIL the
night of December 1st, returned to
Ironton Wednesday evening havingin
custody Milton and Wilbur Barton,
charged with the crime. 1t will be
recalled, as printed in this paper last
week, that the Osburn home at Doyle
burned down the night of December
LIST. An investigation the following
morning resulted in finding Osburn's
charred remains in the debris of the
burned building; his wife, alive, but
unconscious and brutally and cruelty
injured, was discovered close by. 1t
was not until the following Sunday
that the unfortunate woman regained
consciousness sufficiently to talk in
diligently, and then, after a few
words, she would relapse into a stu
por. About all that she was able to
recall of the night of the tragedy was
that early in the evening the Barton,
boys had called at the Osburn home
and on departing announced they
would be back later in the night. Be-
You'd this she could tell nothing; her
mind was a blank as to the attack on
her and her husband and the burning
of their home. As Mrs. Osburn's
hands and wrists were quite badly
burned it is presumed she in some way
got out of the burning building, after
the murderers departed, to a place OF
safety. The only conceivable motive
for the crime is robbery, as it was un
derstood the couple had possibly $500
in the house. Sheriff Marshall ar
rested the Bartons at the home of
their father, julie Barton, across the
line in Reynolds county. Milton Bar
ton is % years of age and very recent
ly was discharged from the Missouri
penitentiary where he served a term
for burglary and larceny. Wilbur
Barton is 10 years of age. Both pro-
test their innocence. The prisoners
are in the Iron county Jail and will
have a preliminary hearing before
Justice Rasche January I'd. The lat
est report from Mrs. Osburn is that
she is improving. 1t will be miracu'
lous if she RECEIVERS. Prosecuting At
torney Keith departed Tuesday fol
the west end in an effort to secure
more evidence in the case. Nothing
will be left undone to bring the per
petrators of these crimes to speedy
justice.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
Annapolis News.
Fine weather

Fine weather.
John Woods of Graniteville has
been here the past week superintend-
ing the work on the Minimum road.
He is a mighty good man and worked
at charcoaling here in Annapolis for
your correspondent forty years ago.
There was to have been q wedding
in Annapolis last Sunday, but for
some reason it failed to come of.
John Lewis and Thomas Wadlow
bought VIM. Sutton's mule team and
saw mill last week. Consideration,
$3.50, cash.
The Moss Mill Company have their
new mill running and it Is giving good
satisfaction. When completed they
will have the best mill shedI ever
saw In Iron county.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
Mrs. Dicey Kitohell and Lille Hem

Mrs. Dicey Kitchell and Lille Hen
son have been subpoenaed as wit
nesses before the Probate Court in
Reynolds county as witnesses to the
will of the late F. M. Corey.
Lucian Goodman will 60 to Rey-
nolds county this week to hunt work.
Our big meeting closed Wednesday
night with seventy conversions and
seventeen baptized.
Rev. John Kelley of near Minimum
preached here. He is a new preacher
but said to be quite an exhorter.
Carl Sutton received his War Risk
check last week. 1t was nearly $500.
Gus Funk is in poor health.
Demon extract has gotten too high
1t is cheaper to buy from boot leg
gers. BULLETIN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING.

A mass meeting of the Democratic
voters of Iron county is hereby called
to meet at the courthouse in Ironton,
Monday, December 10th, 1921, at 2
O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of Sc
lecting three delegates from Iron
county to attend the Senatorial Con-
vention to be heidi in Ir~onton, Deem
Der 23d. j. nj. HAWKINS,
Chairman County Committee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
4 Big STICK OF CANDY GIVEN AWAY.

There is a Monster Stick of Candy,
weighs just 25 lbs, at the Handy
Kitchen, to be voted to the most pop
ular person. Every purchaser of can
dy has a vote. Contest begins De-
cember list, closes December Goth.
Call at the Handy Kitchen and learn
particulars. .
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15

Wanted-To buy a small place adj
joining Ironton or one of the neighbour
ing towns, to be used for a poultry
farm. If you have one to offer,
please give full description and low
est price in first letter. Address P. O..
Box 16, Patterson, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
HUNTERS, TAKE NOTICE.

All persons are hereby given notice
not to hunt or trespass on my premi-
Those who fail to heedthis warn
ing will be prosecuted to the laws
limit. e. M. LOGAN.
Belleview, MOS November 7 1921.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
Belleview News.

Tom Hood and sister, Mrs. J. b.
Bird, ofSt. Louis, called on Mrs. Julia
Bell last Tuesday They were on their
way home from Caledonia where the
latter buried her husband in the Cale-
donna cemetery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
To Whom II May Concern.

Take notice that my wife, Hattie
Payne Conley, having left my bed
and board, / win not, after this dat Q
be responsible for any debts contract
ed by her. WILLIAM r. CoNLEY.
Pilot Knob, Mo-, Nov. 2Sth, 1921.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15

Clothing makes a practical present.
Buy him q Nice Suit. Overcoat, Mack
NAV or Sweater from our large stock.
II will be money we'll spent.
Lopez STORE Go.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15

Hats, Gaps and Gloves. Just re-
ceived a large new stock of the Lyon
Brand Hats, Caps and Gloves for the
Christmas trade at greatly reduced
prices-practically half the price of
last season. LOPEZ STORE Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15

Mems Neckwear and Silk Muffiers.
Fine assortment OF Silk and Knitted
Neckwear and Mufiers for Holiday
selling. Beautiful numbers that can
not fail to please. Popular prices,
SOC, $l and $1.50.
LOPEZ STORE 90.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15

Fancy Stationery. Large assort-
ment Fancy Box Stationery at 25c to
$2.75 per box. Special-Fine Linen
Stationery at 39c box.
LOPEZ STORE Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15

Table Linen, Table Sets, Napkins,
Towel Sets, are ideal for Christmas
presents. We offer a splendid new
stock of these goods.
LOPEZ STORE 90.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15

An "Eversharp" Pencil at the
KandyKitchen will make q most useful
and acceptable present. Go and see
them,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1921-12-15
Des Arc Items.

We received a sad message last week
announcing the sudden death of Dur
grandson, E. o. Arnold at Farming
ton. A better young man never hv-
ed. He was a deacon in the Baptist
church at Pennington. He said to
them in his last hours that be was
willing to go. An obituary will fol-
low.
Chas. Roberts, of Hammond, Indi-
ana, has been visiting his parents
here for the past ten days.
P. A. Reed, who left here with his
family for Uvalde, Texas, writes that
the .climate there is fine. He has
planted garden and says it is growing
ing nicely.
Charles James and wife are the
proud parents of a baby girl. ISAAC.
If undetermined az to what to buy
for a Christmas present go to the
Handy Kitchen and get a box of
Candy. The assortment is complete
and the quality the best.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-09
IBy Associntedprnssl

MANASSAS, VA. Feb. S.--The Jury
which will try for the third time the
case of w. c. Hall, former State pro
hibition officer, was impaneled here
today shortly after court convened.
Hall is charged with the murder OF
Raymond Shackelford and Lawrence
Hudson on the Valley Turnpike, near
Fishers Hill, Shenandoah County.
March &c. 1919. The slain men arc
alleged TO have been transporting
whisky.
The defense scored it's first point a
little after the trial began today
when Judge Samuel c. Brent ruled
out any reference to former convic-
ton in Richmond court of Joseph
Williams, only witness 10 the shoot
ing and regarded, by the defense as it's
"star Witness"
IS In presenting his opening state
rnents to the court. Judge Tavenncr.
chief counsel for tho prosecution,
sought to disqualify Williams as n
witness by calling the courts atten-
tion TO the fact that the witness had
been convicted by "a Richmond
court bn', a charge OF voluntary man
slaughter. Tho case }ator was ap-
stisalsd, "a writ t error granted and a
srstrial ordoFedS Judge Brent ruled
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-09
TOBACCO MEN URGE
.CURTA|L|NG CROP BY
.0NE-HALF IN 1921.
Southern B ank ers Act
With Directors of Ma
tiOnal Association.
WANT DECREASED ACREAGE
TO STAVE OFF DISASTER
Big Outputs Create Surplus
Stock Beyond Any Pos
sible Demand.

Resolutions putting the. Tobacco
Association OF the United States on
record as, being In favor OF SO per
cent curtailment OF the tobacco crop
In 1891 were unanimously adopted
at meeting of the board OF direc-
tors OF the organization here.
Bankers from the briEht-tobacco-
growing sections met Jointly with
the board and concurred. in it's ac-
tion.
w. A. Hunt. Of Hampton. y. c..
chairman of the executive COMMITTEES
of the Bankers Association. offered
the resolutions. which were seconded
by John ". Miiles. Jr., president of
the First National Bank. OF Rich
mond. and Mr.. Little, OF Sirecnville,
y. C.
The resolutions follow:
Surplus Beyond Any Demand.
Whereas, unprecedentcdly large
bright-tobacco crops were produced
in J91S-l9-2o, the last Year making
around G0o.000,o00 pounds. which re-
suited In an accumulation OF sur
plus stock far beyond any possible
demand, especially on the common
grades, with which the Kentucky low
grade types, now selling at un-
precedentedly low prices, come to
some degree Into competitions; and
Whereas. nearly three fourths OF
the bright tobacco lis exported, and a
large percentage of It to Europe,
which countries now. on account of
exchange, have to pay % to 200 per
cent other values here. and many of
these countries now have very largo
stocks OF uasoid bright tobacco. to-
gether with the deplorable economi-
cal conditions existing, practically.
debars business for some time: and
.Wherens, the government report
shows 12S, 100000 pounds more to-
bncco than on hand this time last
year, which amount will be consider
ably increased in the report OF April;
and
Whereas. these facts most unde-
niably show that much decreased
crop of tobacco is necessary to pre-
vent disastrous consequences to tho
farming and' tobacco interests gem
orally; and
Whereas, the farmer alone cnn'con-
troll the production OF tobacco. which,
tContinued on Ninth Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-09
tBy Associated press.j

LONDON, Feb. S.-"We are engaged
in terrible task" said Premier
Lloyd George In u speech today to
the welsh National Liberal Council.
in which. in lmpassioncd words. he
defended the coalition government
and pleaded ardently for continual
tion Of political unity. 1T Is some
thing more important than defending
myself and my Administrations"
He asked whether any one could
say that the need for unity had pass
ed, and exclaimed: II wish to God
everybody could. because 1t worries
me: 1t fnssme sometimes with dread.
..lf some one could tell me that the
danger is past, some one with author
ity. someone with vision. some one
whose word we could take. should
be so glad that 1 would sign my res
ignation tomorrow"
a world reeling under the most ter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-09
:LOEW VAUDEVILLE
THEATER PLANNED
ON BROAD STREET
y ---y
Deal for House to Cost
100000 Practically
Closed.
REPORTED THAT 35-YEAR
LEASE HAS BEEN SIGNED
Building Will Be One of Hand
soonest of Its Type
in South.

Reports regarded to be from the
most authentic sources. circulated
here yesterday In real estate and
financial circles. were to the effect
that a thirty-nve-year lease on the
entire Broad Street frontage west of
the Colonial 20 Seventh Street. had
been signed by the owners with rep
rcsen;atives OF n New York theatrical
syndicate. Charles Straus anu Eman-
uel Gunst own the property In aues-
t!on. The Marcus I.oew Vaudeville
Circuit, In conjunction with William
Fox. is said to be the lessee.
According to reports from the same
sources these interests plan erection
of "a Ssoo.0Q0 thea;er. but sSIli replace
the present stores facing on Broad
street with others and the rear OF the
block will be used for the thcater.
with a Broad Street entrance and
exits. The Broadway Theater, con-
troiied by corporation OF which
Frank Ferrandini is president. and
Ken Finley general manager. is also
said to be interested in the deal
Site One OF BcSt I'm City.
The site Is recognized as one
OF the most advantageous In the
city for such thcatcr as the one
proposed. being in the center OF the
theatrical and retail district. Whcth-
or or not the Broadway Theater Will
be absorbed in the reported venture.
providing its controllers are associ-
nted with the promoters of the plan.
las not been ascertained but IL is
considered not unlikely Rumor has it
that the Broadway will continue un-
interrupted its present policy OF
showing the First National Exhibit
tors, Inc. Mr.. Fcrrandini being in
tercsted in the exchange of that dis
tributing circuit in exclusive charge
Of this territory. 1t is known that
the corporation back Of the Broad
way is extending its activities and
establishing n chain OF motion pic
ture theaters In this section. particu-
larly. in North Carolina. Several
other theaters also are owned In
Virginia.
Manager Finley stated yesterday
that he would deny any publication
Of the reported negotiations and de-
clined amy further statement regard
CONTINUED on Twelfth PageJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-09
lMASOMS .SHA TIER RECORD
FOR ATTENDANCE AT 1921
SESSION OF GRAND LODGE
More Than 300 Accredited Delegates Here, With an
Equal Number Of VistorsGalt Makes Recon-
mendations for Changes in Laws.

With all former records shattered
by an attendance in excess of GOO.
including nine OF the twelve sdrviv-
inG past grand masters of the State
and the grand masters OF the States
of Maryland and Georgia, the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia Aiasons convened
In annual session In Masonic Temple
hero last night.
More than 900 accredited delegates
were registered yesterday. with an
equal number OF visitors IN attend
ancc.
I. In an addre1s consuming more than
three hours. Grand Master William
w. Gait. of Norfolk, last night gave
q resume of the work of the organi-
cation for the year and reviewed his
duties during the past twelve
moithp.
In his address he told of the pres
entation to him Of an automobile by
his Lodge. Ne. 1c4. and OF other
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-09
UNWISE TO STOP
BUILDING OF SHIPS,
SAY NAVY EXPERTS
England Not to Enter Race
for Sea Power, AS
serts Gibbs.
U. S. ARMADA NOT VIEWED
AS MENACE BY BRITISH
Sir Philip Says Russia Must Be
Settled Before Agreement
on Disarmament,
WOULD APPROVE INVITATION
Bureau OF Armaments in Europe Is
Greater Today Than in 1914,
Says War Correspondent.
U. S. ARMADA NOT VIEWED
AS MENACE BY BRITISH
WOULD APPROVE INVITATION
Bureau OF Armaments in Europe Is
Greater Today Than in 1914,
Says War Correspondent.
(By Associated Press1

WASHINGTON. Feb. S.-The SEN
ate Naval Committee has concluded
from testimony of naval experts that
1t would be unwise and inadvisable
to stop work for six months on cap
ital shipbuilding for the navy while
experts study the question of best
types based on the lessons OF the
world war.
In response to Senator Borah's
resolution of inquiry as to the ad-;
Visibility Of such a move, the com
rmittee will report It's conclusions to
the Senate. probably tomorrow. It's
report will be prepared by Senator
Poindexter (Republican). Of Wash
ington, who was instructed to draft
1t after final committee action on,
the proposal today,
The committee acted in executive
session. but. so far as could be
learned. there was no division OF
opinion. at least as expressed In the
vote cast. Action was taken soon
after members of the Navy General
Board appeared to oppose the pro-
posal. Previous to that the commit
tee had heard Secretary Daniels and.
Rear-Admirnls w. S. Sims, president
Of the Naval War College at New
port, r. l., and Bradley a.: Fiske. re-.
tired. former aid for operations,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-09
WORLD REELS UNDER MOST
TERRIFIC BLOWEVER DEALT
DECLARES LLOYD GEORGE
In Impassioned Words, Defends Coalition Rule and
Pleads Ardently for It's Continuation-Says
Gigantic Events Are in the Making

rible blow ever dealt. was the way
he described tina situation of today;
gigantic events were In the making
and old factlonal fights among the
various parties should not be resur-
rected until the peril was over.
The Premier's speech was in an
swer to recent vigorous attacks on
the coalition and the breaking away
of some of the important coalition
lists. who have decided that the time
has come to stand for their own par
ties.
Abiding to Ireland. he said the
coalitionists had given Ireland a
greater measure of home rule than
either Gladstone or Asquith had pro-
posed.
But" he added. they say they
won't take 1t. They must have an
irish republic: an Irish army. an
CONTINUED on Nin,n Page.)