The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-05-30

They Appreciate the Generosity Of the Crystal
Falls People.

THE DIAMOND DRILL has received the
following communication from Mr.
Martin Bach II is seli-explanatory
On behalf Of John l.. llartc Post. No.
421, G.. A. r., aud the members OF the
w. Il. G. Of this village wish 20 thank
the good people Of Crystal Falls for the
kindness aud liberality they have shown
us in contributing to the reunion fund.
The business men and citizens generally
have caused us TO realize even more
than our most sangnine hope and 90 say
that we arc grateful to them is only a
mild way OF expressing our feelings.
AS TO the success OF the event, how
ever, we must say that the work is not
yet finished. We expect to have "a large
number Of visitors with US and they
must be entertained. We believe that
the citizens OF Crystal Falls share our
desire in this regard, being anxious that
our guests not only be ittingly enter
tanned while here, but that they take
With them, upon their departure, a. lair
impression oT Crystal Falls and it's
people. Looking to this end, the ladies
OF the w. Il. G. will soon call on the
people OF Crystal Falls to ascertain the
amount OF sleeping accommodation that
can be conveniently extended. A num-
ber OF people have already volunteered
to furnish rooms and beds for a couple
OF nights and We hope that many more
will respond. The visitors will be accom-
modated with edibles ut tho Banner
man House, where a temporary restau-
rant will be operated FOR the OCCASION,
beginning with supper on June and
ending with breakfast on June IL
Meals will be furnished ut the rate oil
twenty cents per plato. a bill OF fare
that will suit the taste OF the epicure
has been prepared.
Another thing that we wish TO call
attention TO is the matter OF decoration.
We will have grand parade ON June
| 10, when the old soldiers, Women's
Relief Corps, school children, secret
socities and citizens will be in line. We
will traverse the main thoroughiares OF
the city and hope that the people will
properly and pntrioticly decorate their
homes. We feel confident that the busi-
ness houses and Superior avenue gcner-
ally will be in dress appropriate to the
occasion. From the spirit already
manifested, we are sure that the people
of Crystal Falls will join with this post
in extending u hearty welcome to our
guests They may never be with us
with ms again.
Respectfully,
MARTIS BACH
Mr.. Bach also informs The DIAMOND
DRILL. that he has succeeded in securing
reduced rates on all upper peninsula
lines on account OF the reunion. The
rate is fixed at fare and fifth and
will be operated ON the certificate plan
Any person buying n ticket FOR Crysta
Falls ON that occasion will pay ful
fare and will receive, upon request
~ return certificate This certificate
when properly signed by MIR. Bach
at Crystal Falls, will be accepted
for transportation on the return trip
upon payment OF one-tiIth OF the regular
fare. In order 10 secure this rate it II
necessary that one hundred certificates
be deposited here for signature, bu
there is little doubt that many mor
than this number will be presented.
a subscription paper was circulated
among the business men on Wednesday
for the purpose cf raising additiona
funds for defraying the expense oi the re
union. Several hundred dollars wa
raised in few hours.
A nag-pole hns been raised ON th
vacant lots at the corner Of Superio
avenue and Fifth street. The pole !
over fifty feet high. II was supplied b.
William Chaffec.
The arrangements for the reunion ar
] now gradually nearing completion an'
It's ultimate success seems 20 be beyon'
doubt The people Of Crystal Fall
have an opportunity for making this th
banner event in the social history @
Crystal Falls and from all appearance
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