May 1, 1890 Iron County Register La grippe has literally raged in this and adjoining neighborhoods.  Though in many instances its attacks were of alarming severity, but few cases resulted fatally.  Among the most prominent, was that of Mr. Andrew H. Laramore, who resided about 2 ½ miles below here in the south western portion of Washington County.  Mr. L., was at that time of his death, 68 year of age; a quiet, inoffensive, intelligent and hospitable old gentleman, who had many friends and few – if any – enemies.  His unexpected decease is sincerely regretted.  He was, for a number of years a supervisor of roads, and was elected road overseer at the last school meetings in his road district.  He died at about 9:30 a.m. on April 9th, 1890. Among the most severe cases of la grippe and of diseases followed by it – in this vicinity – are John G. Yount, who was quite ill for several days, but is now recovering; William Jarvis, of Cub Creek, who is ill at Jas. M. Lucas’, for whom he had been working; he is now somewhat better; and James Lucas who has recovered. June 12, 1890 Iron County Register The public sale of the effects of Mr. A. H. Laramore deceased, on the 23rd inst., was very well attended and pretty much everything sold well – some things in fact brought far better prices that had been expected.  Corn, in 10 bushel lots, brought from 38 to 48 cents per bushel.  Bacon, from 10 ½ to 13 cents per pound.   A two horse farm wagon sold for $36.50, and other things in proportion. DIED – At about 9 p.m. on the night of May 29, 1890, Lucien, the two and ½ year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Yount.  The poor child suffered much from what was diagnosed by the attending physician as a spinal disease.  The little sufferer was always a puny child, with very little vitality.  His remains will be interred this afternoon in the cemetery at Ammaus Church.  He was the only son of his parents and his early decade will be mourned by them, by his little sisters and by his grandparents and numerous other relatives. June 24, 1886 Iron County Register Mrs. James Martin, of Cub Creek, died on the morning of the 9th inst., of consumption. On the afternoon of the 8th inst., we were agreeably surprised by a call from Mr. William Huitt, Sr., better known as “Uncle Buck Huitt”.  Although 83 years of age, Uncle Buck is quite spry – fully as much so as many who are from 10 to 20 years younger than he. February 8, 1894 Iron County Register Mr. and Mrs. James H. Huitt, of near Salem, recently passed through this neighborhood on their way to attend the funeral of Mrs. Huitt’s mother, Mrs. Harvey Byrd, who died from the effects of a cancer, near Sunlight. December 15, 1881 Iron County Register The Potosi Independent says Mr. Michael Flynn has leased, in addition to the Ford property in Franklin county, the lands owned by Mr. Null, of North Carolina, on which there are some three or four prospects, producing 1,500 to 2,000 pounds of ore daily.  The Ford lands are yielding 50,000 pounds monthly.  Mr. Flynn instead of hauling the ore to his at Richwoods, will smelt it at the furnace of Ford & Co., near St. Clair. August 30, 1894 Iron County Register Blue Ribbon Fair! AT CALEDONIA STOCK FARM! Friday, August 31, 1894 Burgoo Soup and Bread, all kinds of refreshments will be served on the grounds (what the hell is burgoo soup?) (the following is the list of prizes for different catagories.  I just thought it interesting) No. 15 1st premium, a fine English riding whip, given by W. J. Slais, to the most graceful lady rider; 2nd premium, pair of fine kid gloves donated by Jos. Connolly. No. 16, A pair of gentleman’s riding gloves to the most graceful gentleman rider, donated by R. M. Bugg Mercantile Co. No. 17, Best combined horse, mare, or gelding, any age. No. 18, On track, fastest trotting mare or gelding No. 19, On track, fastest pacer No. 20, On track, fastest trotting mare or gelding No. 21, Mule race, twice around the track.  Premium $2.50 to first, $1.00 to second In addition to the above, prizes will be awarded as follows: Fancy shirt and tie, by Long and Berryman of Potosi, for best gentleman’s rig Valuable prize by H. N. Nichols of Potosi, for the best burlesque rig Once fancy all around, polished steel shoeing, for fastest run and walk or fox trotter, for one mile, by M. L. Livingston. May 20, 1886 Iron County Register Mr. P.  Ramsey has just finished his new house, which adds much to our country Mr. Wesley Horton is expecting to leave soon for California. And the girls, how they sigh. Miss Johana Thomas, daughter of Mart Thomas, died Friday, 7th, of consumption