BISMARCK HAPPENINGS
Published in Iron County Register
Thursday, June 8, 1882

Mrs. William Buford, of Bellevue, visited her father's family at this place this week.

Mr. A. Gardner, late railroad agent at Bismarck, is filling a similar office at Crystal City.

The George Kelly residence, near the school-house, was sold recently at Sheriff's sale for $375. Mr. Thomas Sessions was the purchaser.

Our Postmaster has made quite an improvement in the appearance and convenience of his office by putting in a number of new and tasty mail-boxes.

Mr. Ben Pippin, who fell from a building on which he was working at the Middlebrook quarry, some weeks ago, is rapidly recovering from his injuries.

A Baptist Church was organized a few weeks ago, and the Rev. J. W. Swift, of Bellevue, chosen pastor. Services first Saturday and Sunday in each month.

R. Archdeacon, Jr., train dispatcher at this place, resigned some weeks ago, to take a similar position in Colorado. His place is filled by Mr. J. M. Hamilton, of De Soto.

Mr. Boss, of Rodach & Boss, is having an elegant residence built at this place. Rumor has it that he does not contemplate being his own boss much longer -- "or words to that effect."

Miss Mattie Manter, the accomplished daughter of Capt. C. T. Manter, returned on the 2d inst. from Jacksonville, Ill., where she has been attending the Musical Conservatory.

Judge Carter, of this vicinity, is so low with chronic diarrhea that he is not expected to recover. He is one of our best citizens, and his death would be a serious loss to the community.

Mr. Bailey, late of Williamsville, is the new agent at the depot. He seems to be a courteous and competent gentleman, and bids fair to make a most excellent agent, popular both with the railroad men and the general public.

The ladies of the Missionary Society gave an elegant festival at the school-house last Friday night. Notwithstanding the exceedingly inclement weather, there was a good attendance, and I am glad to say that, despite the untoward circumstances, the ladies achieved a magnificent success. Their efforts to raise funds wherewith to finish the church at this place are deserving of the highest praise.

Deputy Supreme Councilor D. L. Rivers, of the Order of Chosen Friends, instituted a council of the order at this place on the 15th ult. Quite a number of the leading and best citizens of the town and vicinity went in as charter members, and I learn that additions are being made at every meeting. The order seems to be framed on the same general plan as the Knights of Honor and similar organizations, with such improvements as the experience of the past few years would naturally suggest. Its benefit certificates are for one, two, or three thousand dollars, according to choice, payable when the member reaches the age of 75 years of age, or when he is permanently disabled by any means from following his usual or some other occupation, or upon the death of the member. Its membership is drawn from both ladies and gentlement (who can pass a rigid examination) between the ages of 18 and 60, and the assessments are according to age. Everybody here, so far as I can learn, is pleased with the order.

Published by the IRON COUNTY REGISTER, Ironton, Iron Co. MO, June 8, 1882.