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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
WOMAN's WORLD.
sHouGH STILL IN HER TEENS, SIZE
RUNS A MONTANA BANK.

English Hairdressing- Remarkable Jap
snese woman-New England Women's
society-To He Museum of Fashion.
Mrs. Beecher ON Fashions.
Though this town is unknown to fame.
it bpnsts one legitimate claim to CLASH
fication among the progressive. 1t has
q woman bank cashier. She is not only
the cashier, but does the work of the
lresident, board Of directors, teller and
tookkeeper.
The Merchants bank Of Forsythe is
a private concern, with capital stock Of
$35, 900, and its cashier is Miss Mabel
Kennedy, an attractive young woman
still in her teens She is not relative
Of the owner of the bank, either, but
won her position by demonstrating her
ability to do the work satisfactorily
and safely.
Forsythe is a town of 400 people. be-
ing in the center Of a vast stock raising
country. The bank which Miss Ken
nedy conducts for an owner who is out
of the state most of the time is the on
ly institution of its kind in the city
and is the place where all the railroad
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
Clara par,on,s Victory.

Those who believed that Miss Clara
Barton was departing ON fools errano
when she started for Turkey with relief
for the Armenians in face of the sui
tan's order that she would not be per-
mitted TO distribute it, are now called
upon to witness the success OF this no.
BILE woman's efforts. With indomitable
pluck she refused to take no for an an
swer from the sultan and went along
calmly with her preparations, proceeded
to Constantinople on her humane mis-
sion and there made a personal plea to
be allowed to administer succor to the
miserable Armenians. At first she was
only partially successful, but then came
the gratifying news that Tewfik Pasha.
the Turkish foreign minister. gave his
assent to the demand that all relief al
forded to the Armenians by the agents
of the American Red Cross society should
be distributed Internationally. except
that one member Of the Turkish relief
commission should be present. Accord
inely the work of relief under these
conditions is going forward. and the
world will have additional reason TO bt
| grateful TO Miss Barton fer her untir
| inc. unselfish and altogether noble Ell
forts In behalf of suffering humanity =
| PHILADELPHIA North American.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

men and neighboring stock growers
transact their banking business. Depos-
its often run well up into the thousands,
and loans are at times large. Miss Ken
nedy passes upon all securities offered,
makes the loans, receives deposits, draws
exchanges, keeps the books and in fact
does all the work of the bank.
The bank is in building Of its own,
and, though neighbors are within easy
call, the busy little cashier never has
occasion TO invoke the assistance of any
Of them. She is an expert, rapid ac-
countant, handles money carefully and
expeditiously and knows good money
from bad. She refuses loans on INSULT.
cient security so sweetly and with such
tact that would be borrowers have been
known to persist time and again, know
ing they wouldn't get the money, but
counting the chance to talk to the pref
ty cashier worth the refusal. But the
cashier is strictly business during bank
ing hours.
Though there are cattle to the south
Of them and sheep to the north OF them,
and cowboys and sheepherders on al
sides of them, and a stretch Of wild ter
ritory in every direction, there never
has been any attempt at robbery in For
sythe, and the cashier pursues the ever
tenor of her way, fearing no harm
knowing that, TO a man, the tow
would rally to her defense should raic
be attempted. =,
Miss Kennedy is native of Marshall
town, Ia, where she was born about II
years ago. Her parents are engaged IL
business at Forsythe, whittier they cam
several years ago. The bank is owned
by man with large interests in Ore
gon, and he makes his home there mos
of the time, and during his absence HI
trusted cashier is sole manager OF tn
bank in this city. She is bright littl
woman, with many social graces. and
great favorite with all the good peopl
of the town. -Forsythe (Mon. } Cor
Chicago Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
The Eip,anders,

Mutual Fire insurance company OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
ganized in 1890 according to the laws OF
the State OF Michigan, will insure proper
ty OF it's mem ers. Have paid fire losses
over 80, 900 during it's existence. The
company paid back during the last year
to sixty-two OF its members oil hve YEAR,
standing 6S per cent OF their premiums.
amounting to S3,502. Will pay back
during this year on the same rate to
thirty-six members of five years stand
ing 81. 447. On the first day OF this wear
the company had 344 members, $297.-
40 worth OF Troperty insured, and
SO, 504. IL in treasury. For further par
ticulars apply to the undersigned.
JOHN BLoMovIsr, President.
ALEX LENoNEN, Secretary.
Office. 443 Pine street, upstairs. Red
Jacket.
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,ation, has afforded her unusual oppor.

cation. has afforded her unusual oppor'
tunity TO promote this desire. Her home
is the very essence of refinement with
a decidedly foreign style as TO arrange
ment, though the gardens about are
royalty japanese With three charming
children, Steimatz--for so her class
mates affectionately speak Of hers
dispensing beautiful and uplifting in
fiuence TO all who come in contact with
her. While the war lasted her practical
work was constant She sent out from
her own hands, aided by women OF al!
grades of society. enormous quantities
Of carbolized gauze, with great packages
of other sanitary supplies. TO the seat
Of battle. She is promoting many phil
anthropic schemes, but none OF them
has she so much at heart as the educa-
ton Of her sisters. She is using the in
fiuence Of her own and her husbands
position TO bring about a change Of ma
tive opinion concerning Japanese WON
en-. Believing firmly in education as the
chief factor in the elevation OF women,
in this direction she bends all her ener'
gies and arguments. New York Times.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

Friends and former acquaintance OF
George Mcguire, for some time clerk OF
the Douglass House and for more than a
wear past chief clerk at the Hotel Mar
ouette, has made an advancement In hls
nroression. During the coming season
he will manage the big summer resort
hotel, the International, at the Canadian
"soor He was chosen by the owner
from six other applicants, because OF the
excellent recommendations oil his former
employers. George is very popular
among the patrons Of Upper Peninsulf
hotels, and all Of them will De gao u
learn of his preferment.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
MRS. YouNeWlFe's ECONOMY.
Also Hes Views About the Financial
knowledge of Her Husband.

klso He's Views About the Financial
knowledge of Her Husband.
The other day Mrs. Youngwife came
IN to borrow the mucilage. Mrs. Young
wife had written a letter. put her last
stamp on the envelope and then address
ed it wrong. =,
81 was so provoked, she said, land
I made up my mind I'd save that stamp
IL it took me all the afternoon. I've been
at it an hour, but got it of. Don Z you
think I'm economical"
Some one suggested that there was
saving about penny saved was as good
as two earned, but there was another say
ing about penny wise, pound foolish.
"Ahp' said Mrs. Youngwife. THAT'S
NV busbandl He is always complaining
about the size Of our bills. He said TO
me this morning: What do you do with
all the coal? Do you eat itT assured
him didn't, but what do you think he
does? He comes home Saturday night
| with O. or &3 worth Of the most expen'
siye fruit, which spoils before we can
eat it. They make him pay u dozen
| for oranges and tell him they are from
SPAIN. They are no more from SPAN
than / ami But so it goesl
"The other day he met an old &C
ounintance down town They hadn 7
seen each other since we have been mar
ried.
"'well,' said the man to my hus
band, have you good boarding place
nowY
"'Just fair said my husband.
"'Cheap?' asked his friend.
"Umphl Not exactlyv said my hus
band.
"'where is it?' asked his friend.
cup near Sixty-fifth street AM
Tenth avenue, said my husband.
"'How much do you payF asked nj
friend. .o
| "'Well, it costs me about xl6o
month, said my husband.
! "'Great Scottl Are you crazy sal
his friend. up near Sixty-fifth stree
and near Tenth avenuel And 1t cos'
| Won $50 a month"; Why, what IN hea'
ems name makes you do itG'
"'I'm married. said my husband.
"sOhp was all his friend said =
| New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

The cantata "Joan Of Arc by a. w.
Gaul. will be given at the Armory ope,a
u ~ o,,.s ,h,s evening, by chorus OF fifty
tees under the leadership OF Mr.
n.or9s L, johnson. The principal airs
u u,,I he supe BY Miss Gardner; Mr.. George
T w." Of Ishpeming. and Messrs. War
n,ssrsn and Allen F. Rees, Of Houshton'
MIss Hodeson will be the accompan, ~.
I After the production Of the eantata, tne
LIB orchestra will play for dancing
Admiration will be 80 cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
Portage Lake News
Interesting Meeting at
the Auditorium
Sunday.
q. h. Willis Of Milwaukee
Addresses the Large Assembinxe ON
Various Points Of Interest
Personal Paragraphs.

The Young Men Christian Association
OF Portage Lake held very attractive
meetings on Sunday in the Auditorium.
Although the weather was at it's worst
in the afternoon fair number OF men
came out to hear General Secretary G.. B.
Willis, OF the Milwaukee association,
speak and sing. His address was very
earnest and yet full OF sparkling points
and frequent witticisms, which were SO
artisticalIy interviewer as to have beau
tiful effect without marring the impress
siveness OF the service. When Mr.. Willis
closed the meeting nearly every man
waited to meet the greatest ASSOCIATION
man yet heard in that hall, and he seemed
Just as glad to meet them.
The union meeting OF number OF the
churches Of Hancock and Houghton was
well attended, considering the state OF
the weather. The large platform was
occupied by the directors OF the associa-
| ton, officers OF the Woman's auxiliary,
| the pastors OF several churches and Gen
eral Secretaries Willis, Gillespie and Mass
man. Miss Izora jenkins was the pianist
OF the evening.
The reports by Mrs. W. W. Stockley on
The Years Work OF the Woman's Aux
Hilary" and that OF ]. Fl. Gillespie on THE
| Years Work OF the Association" were
very interesting and showed a larger
success during the fourth year Of the as
ISOLATION than ever.
The solo by Miss. Marguerite Raymond,
OF the New York Ideals, was grand. Sew.
eral OF the best musical critics say that
her singing OF Jerusalem" was the finest
heard here fori,some time. Ii Mr.. c. b.
Willis captivated everyone present by bis
speaking and singing. His address on
sour Work." had more help and inspira'
ton In 1t than ANYTHING ever given here
along association Lines. His singing
both in the afternoon and evening, was
beautiful. 1t was the gospel in song
He accompanies himself on the piano.
II Mr.. Willis is ever advertised to sing
and speak here again 1t will be necessary
to have a large hall for the people who
will want to hear him, even II the weather
is unfav orable.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

George Nancarrow, oil huron.""n =,
d,sd saturday at tire age Of about 30, oil
heart disease. He leaves vile ana loul
as;,aren 70 mourn him. The funeral was
held this afternoon. Deceased had been
r. the employ OF L. Hennes 4 TO. LOT o,
over fltteen years, and at the time Of bis
death was manager Of the orancn STORE
~ Hurontown. Mr.. Nancarrow was a
voung man very popular, with large
circle of friends. and his death comes as =
rrsat sbock and will be deeply regretted
By them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

IL il stated by resident oil LAnSe'
who was here yesterday, that advantage
l. be;no taken Of the supplies in thehands
=, Tho relief committee by parties who
hav va means OF their own and stand in no
need Of aid. Our informant said tnat
roou;s;t;on had been made for lumber by
a man who, though burned out, was well
protected by insurance and who besides
T. worth several thousands OF dollars IN
property not affected by the fire. Saen
oocrrreoces are a great detriment to the
cause Of the really deserving.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

Suit by attachment has been com
menced by the Sparrow Knoll lumber
company against Thomas NJ. Davidson.
william j. Terney, and James T. Hurst
IN the circuit court. The statement OF
the lien filed claims $4,000 due on the
cutting OF 100000 feet OF lumber on a
contract dated July 8, 1895. The state
ment says that the plaintiff believes the
lumber to be the property of Spencer o.
Fisher, OF Bay City, and James 7. Hurst,
OF Detroit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
Mia Lena Saunders.

Miss Lena Saunders, who recently
died in New Orleans, went TO that city
II years ago from Connecticut and de-
voted herself to the work of Christian
izing and civilizing the Cinnamon OF
New Orleans. Her first intention was
to work among the negroes. under the
auspices of the Congregational Mission
board of Norwich, Conn, but the needs
of the Chinese appealed to her more
strongly, and her self denying labors
among them earned for her the admira'
ton and respect of everybody in the
cify
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
Nothing Above the Table.

A popular and well known lady Of
central Mississippi visited New Orleans
at the last Mardi Gras for the first
time. She was delighted with the city,
but was considerably shocked at the
"decolleteness" of some Of the costumes
at the balls.
One day while here she was enter
tanned at a fashionable dinner, and up
on her return to the house Of the friend
whom she was visiting she was asked
TO describe some of the costumes worn.
"What did Mrs. G. wear?" said her
friend.
"I didn't look under the table. but
she didn't have on anything above it. "
New Orleans Times Democrat
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

A strawberry festival will be given at
the Congregational church parlors by the
ladies' aid society, Friday evening, May
20. Admission, 10 cents; full supper, 40
cents; Strawberries and cake. % cents;
ice cream and cake, 10 cents. The pro-
ceeds Of the above festival will go toward
purchasing new carpet for the church
and decorating the interior.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

The register OF deeds had two deeds to
record yesterday bearing the names OF
three very prominent people. They were
deeds from Ballington Booth and Maud
Ballington Booth to Frederick de Lam
ton Booth-Tucker, conveying the prop
erty OF the Salvation Army in Hancock
and Red Jacket. The deeds restrict the
use OF the property to that OF the Saliva
ton Army.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

The bread and cake OF the Superio.
Bakery can be had at the following agen-
cies: James Lisa's. Mrs. Hoskin's, Red
Jacket: Martin Kuhn's. ]. C. Leans
Peter Olcem's, Calumet Village, and
Weisenauer's, Guilbaurs. Lake Linden. A
fresh supply is left at these agencies every
dav, and the prices are as low as thelowes
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
How the Quarrel began.

81 dreamed last night" said Dick.
"that / went out in the woods and
found barrel full Of gold. "
''That was bullyv" exclaimed johnny.
"You gave me whole lot of it, didn't
your
"Course not bought the bang mp
pest bicycle you ever saw with part OF
Il and spent the rest for candy"
"Iwouldn't DO as stingy rs you are,
said Johnny. mot for 81, 900, 600. -
Chicago Tribune
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

A. l.. Wooster, prominent citizen Of
Osseo, Mich, after suffering excruciating-
~ from piles for twenty years, was cured
in short time by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye, an absolute cure for all skin
diseases. More of this preparation Is
used than all Others combined.
EAGLE DRuG SToRE
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
Mr.. James GlanvlIIe. having bought

Mr.. James GlanviIIe, having bought
out the City dye works OF George FADE,
will have the same establishment in con-
nection with that OF his former bus
mess, enIarging pictures IN crayon
and water colors, ETC., and desires
to inform the public he is in a po-
sition to attend to all work that may be
given TO him in his line, and guarantees
to give his patrons satisfaction.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

Mrs. II. DeYoung, Middleburg, Iowa,
writes: 81 haye used One Minute Cough
Cure for SIX years, both for myself and
children, and | consider it the quickest
acting and most satisfactory Cough Cure
have ever used" EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

Frank Tucker, who PLAYED here with
his repertoire company recently, died in
Detroit a few days ago during an opera
ton. One OF his limbs had been diseased
for long time, and it was found neces-
sary to amputate il.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

The Rockford electric belt is meeting
with the best OF success. Call and exam
inc it and get references. Office over
Grand Union tea store Red Jacket, Mich.
Russell & BURNS
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
sliver.m,tn and Engraver.

V. Arvonen, gold and silver smith and
engraver, late of Tiffany x Co., New
York, has opened a store next door to
jacob Gartner's, on Fifth street, where
he is prepared to do handmade work
and repairing with neatness and dis
patch. Prices reasonable.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

Young mothers dread the summer
months on account of the great mortal
ity among children caused by bowel trou-
bles. Perfect safety may be assured
those who keep on hand DeWitt's Collie and
& Cholera cure, and Administered prompt
V. For cramps, bilious cohc, dysentery
and diarrhGa, it affords instant relief.
EAcIr DRTrG STORE
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

Boat passages: UD-R. g. Stewart.
Down-George King, with consorts c, l..
Young and Winona; Toledo, with con
sorts Donaldson and j. w. landlord.
Arrived-W. X. Stafford, coal for Lake
Linden, and Ed McWilliams, coal for the
Quincy,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
A remarkable Japanese Woman.

All college women Of America must
feel an especial pride in the career oil
the charming Steimatz Rama Kama, one
of the three young Japanese women ed
ucated at Vassar college 20 years ago
by the Japanese government.
Private letters from the island empire
continue to bring interesting word OF
this remarkable woman. the wife now
If the Marquis Oyama, one of the he
roes of the late war and beloved OF his
nation. The marquise seems to be full
filling the prophecies of her classmates
of two decades ago. who felt that her
personality must make an imprint on
her time. Intensely loyal to her coun.
try. she yet left here thoroughly imbued
with American principles and determine
ed to aid in the uplifting of her sex II
japan. Her last words TO her friends
here were to the effect that her ambition
in life henceforth was to enlighten ano
raise her native sisters to tho American
standard of education and dignity. "
noble blood her position. with her cdu
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
BuckIen,s Aruica Sauye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, ana all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, 20 cents per
box. For sale by ID. It. Macdonald.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
Enrlish Hairdressing.

Lady Helen Stewart, a fashion leader
of England, has decreed that society
that is, the feminine element-must
part its hair on the side or expose the
forehead guiltless Of coquettish curls'
And fashion-that is. in England-is
beginning TO sway bit in her direc'
ton.
While the American girl would look
with horror ON this unfeminine coiffeur
for her adoption, yet it gives sigh OF
relief when it thinks that maybe Lady
Helen's example will take effect among
the world Of Britain's elect.
That frightful curled. frizzed bang
that the Princess Of Wales insists upon
retaining has spoiled the faces OF many
women who might otherwise have been
called pretty.
shall never forget once seeing Mrs
Beerbohm Tree make her toilet for re
ception She had invited me up to hei
room. She was combing her mass OF
yellow hair down over her eyes and
thought it was only trick of getting
| her back hair out Of tangles. Judge Of
| INV surprise when she frizzed up this
| mass with the comb as one does feathers
with knife and let it hang III front.
| On went the ever present Engllst
tonne over this heroic bang. and | die
not wonder that the bellboys stared.
But Mrs. Tree was only arranging
her hair as all Of her set do Therefor
let every lover Of beauty hope that ever
the formality of Lady Helen's plaii
forehead may make Roadway agains
the untidy, unbecoming coiffeurs OF tn
women of the English nobility
What a change the sleek, well groom
ed head of the American girl must b
to them. philadelphia Press.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

The Avery House at Mount Clemens
has issued pamphlet descriptive OF Il e
resort aud this, its leading hotel In a
picture OF one OF the hotels verandas
may be seen Mr.. Henry Drittler, Sr.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

At the Knights OF Pythias grand lodge
reports showed the organization during
the year OF twelve new lodges. Thetotal
increase in membership was 1884. The
total number OF lodges now is 1862.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

The Jubilee Singers will be at st. Pat
rick's Hall, Saturday evening, May 20.
Seats are now on sale at Scott's drug
store at so cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

Eczema is frghtful affection, but like
all other skin diseases, it can be perma-
nently cured by apple tons of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. IL never fails to cure
piles. EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

Manager James II Dee. OF the Penir-
sula electric light company, has returned
from New York city, where he attended
the big convention OF electric hight men
OF the country.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19
thinner Table Lights.

The summer dinner table is to be
lighted with a number Of tiny lamps.
The novelty last seen is shade COM
posed of seashells that show marvel
ously beautiful! tints The effect obtain
ed is that of glow and is supposed &c
be more desirable than bright light.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

Moreen skirts. white and colored. are
popular this season. They are lnexpen
sive and seem to retain their valuable
stiffening power longer than the lighter
but more costly haircloth
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-05-19

The attention OF the wheelmen OF the
Portage Lake cities and vicinity is called
to the item headed Attention, Wheel
men," which appears on the fourth page.