The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-02-29

Nswsy Notes From the Busy Little Town VI
the Line.

1 nellie saloon Mondny afternoon prOuyut
most OF the Inhabitants OF the town to
his door, whore they saw Andrew Furste
dancing around on ono Lex. Matt Matt
son was standing near by with il smok-
ing revolver, waiting for Andrew TO
stand still long enough for him 10 get
another shot Mattson Was disarmcd
by Deputy Sheriff liver Olson aud put in
thelock-up. but the next morning Furste
refused TO prosecute, and the prisoner
was given his liberty.
Andrew Furste, the man that was shot
Monday. had a check Tor two dollars
and "A quarter. Wednesday he went to
Mrs. Matt jacobson and told her that
the check was for twenty-five dollars,
and wanted her TO give him twenty
dollars on IL, but Mrs. Jacobson only
had ten dollars In the house, which she
gave the man. Furste was not long in
making tracks for Crystal Falls. where
he WIS followed the next day by Mr..
Jacobsen and made to disgorge.
Amasa has dramatic organization
composed OF the. following officers and
members: Jno. Olson, President; Geo.
Conner, treasurer; Henry Deinberg. sec
rotary; Geo. Lee, Director; J. T. Gibson,
J.. Dolan, j. +. Narcotic, II. Holmes,
Edward Day. w. III. lobe. Paul Trato.
Jos. Speeke, James jenkins and William
Burge. 1t is the intention OF the boys to
go into active training during Lent, and
blossom out as lrst class artists IN their
several parts in the spring.
Henry Dienberg. who ihas efficiently
served the people OF Amssa rs township
clerk, has decided that he has had
enough OF politics, and will not again be
a candidate. The people OF this
place could not do better than to
elect Mr.. Will III. Jobe as his successor.
Mr.. Jobc IL a young man that possesses
all the necessary qualifications and
would make good official.
Albert brakes business has increased
so OF late that he finds his present place
f6f'bnsiness rather small. and will. move
into the Commercial House, where he
win have more commodious quarters.
III. L'Fountain, OF Iron Mountain, win
preside over the eating department.
Saturday night crowd OF miners got
into general row ia one OF the saloons,
and during the melee one OF the number
was badly cut on the upper lip and also
on the top OF the head. The injured
man refused to make complaint, SO no
arrests were made.
Tho Misses Meisler, two Crystal Falls
girls, who came here on venture, and
opened dressmaking rooms abont a
month ago, are rushed with work.
The few remaining pine trees on the
road between here and Crystal Falls are
being cut. A pine tree win soon be n
curiosity Ia these parts,
Louis Harris opened q clothing store
here short time ago, but not liking the
prospect unloaded his stock on his
cousin, Sol. Harris.
Rev. Mr.. Stevens makes regular weekly
visits here, and our citizens are always
pleased TO see him, aud listen to his
eloquent sermons.
Il Rob. Uren was joined by his wife this
week. and they have gone to housckecp-
ing in the house back OF the st. Paul
depot.
!. A new woman has joined Richard
Retalick's family circle. Arrived Mon
day. Mother and child doing well.
The new firm OF ChaInucin & Compauy
are doing rushing business, and are
well satisfied with their venture.
Adolph Wise. who is the wisest man in
town, says no dancing during Lent, and
what Adolph says goes.
Postmaster Tully, Of Crystal Falls,
was visitor to the livliest town in Iron
county Saturday.
X. u. Webb and Casper Alberto were
two prominent visitors from tho county
seat Monday.
As soon as Lent is over there will he
great rush TO the county seat for mar
rage licenses.
Thoburn Gibson made the old folks at
home in Champion n visit the first part
OF the week.
Sol. Frazer's camp, near here, has
finished logging and broke up Monday.
VIM. Burgc has accepted a position
with Peter Brunette as irrigation clerk.
DIR. McBernis was called to sidnaw on
professional business Tuesday.
James Harbour's name appears on
the pay roll OF the Hemlock.
Mr.. j. Meislcr. Of Crystal Falls. visited
with bis daughters Monday.
Mrs. James George visited with Iron
Mountain friends this week.
VIM Horflcr moved into bia now ,..;