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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Old Fort Wilkins
One of the Finest Sum-
mer Resorts in the
West.
The history of the Old Fort.
some of Those Who HAD Command
Tamaraek Haps and Mishaps-
other Interesting News.

A notice issued from the United States
land Office and which appears in another
column OF this paper, states that the
government have decided TO offer Tor sale
Fort Wilkins, which has for the past Few
years been such fayofite resort for
camping out by the inhabitants OF this
and the neighboring towns. II the
buildings on the reservation were put In
"A habitable condition Fort Wilkins would
be turned into one of the finest health re-
sorts in the west; being beautifully stu
ated on the banks of Lake Fanny Hooey
aud between il and Copper harbor; nest
ling as il does upon the banks OF that
lovely lake, protected by groves OF pop
lars, birches and frs il seems TO invite
one TO it as one of natures retreats.
The stockade honored with the name
Fort Wilkins" was established in 1914
by Capt. Clery, OF the Fifth L. 5. Inian.
try and was garrisoned by his command
consisting of two companies. He was
relieved by Capt. Alberts who remained
until June 1916, when he was~ordered to
Mexico with his command and was de-
capitated by a cannon ball in front ol
Vera Cruz. Colonel, then sergeant, W. b.
Wright was appointed custodian of the
fort and took charge Oft on September
6, 1916, and the colonel and his wife re-
manned there until November, 1855.
After the close OF the late unpleastness
the iort was used as a sanitarium for
some { the troops and for part of the
time was in charge OF Sergeant John
Power, the present United States attor-
ney for this district. Mr.. Power, when
he left the army, obtained the appoint
ment OF light house keeper and when oc-
cupying that position studied law TO
such good effect that he was able to pass
a very strict examination before the bar
in Keweenaw county.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Dress Goods Section.

This is one of the busiest corners q, -.
store. Not often do you enjoy the sst t.e
faction OF making your selection frs
such complete up-to-date stock. Ussa
are a lew items; they speak with no nn
certain sound. Listen: ~ uu'
Black Mohair, 40-in., a beauty. per
rd........................ 20
Gray Imported Mohair, - in. wide I e9
Tan and Brown Wool Mixture, Az
inches wide. per yard. ....... OF
Navy and Black Wool Serges, at "
40, so, GO and 65 cents
Suitings, popular and stylish, 40
inches wide, per yard AS cent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Upper Michigan Chudren's Home 80
ciety.

The Rev. F. A. Holtzhausen. OF Mar
uuette. superintendent Of the Upper Mich
igan Chidren's Home Society, who has
been in the city the past few days in the
interest of that society, was seen yester-
day afternoon by a News reporter and
he gave many interesting facts concern
ing the organization and its work. The
society has taken the field formerly occu-
pied by the Michigan Home society. The
society was but lately organized at Mar
quette, and the representative citizens OF
that city have taken q membership in the
society. The object OF the society il to
find children needing n home, and place
them in a christian home, where they will
have such care and advantages as every
child should have; and when both par
ties are satisfied they are adopted or in
dentured; such children would be visited
frequently by the officers OF the society
and WHO, in case ~ death OF the ABORT
ing pa eDt, would be at hand 10 place
them gain, and to protect them in their
property interests.
The Rev. HoltZhauspn stated that he
had met with every encouragement here
and would shortly organize n local board
or committee to look after the interests
Of the society here end whose duties
would include endorsing applications ni
families for children, to look after waits
in this city and tn act "a representative
Of the superintendent The reverend gen.
tlpman hns not yet selected the fnll com.
mitte', but expects TO complete il by TO-
morrow.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Didn't Mind Heat.

Some years ago Spaniard named Mar.
tinez gave one OF the most extraordinary
exhibitions on record. A large oven had
been heated by furnace for several hours
This the SPaniard entered, cloth d In fan.
mel trousers and shirt large cloak of the
same material and a felt sombrero. He
sang a song while fowl was roasted NV
his side, and ut the end OF 10 minutes
came out again, the temperature registered
being between 292 and 3l2 degrees r.. or
about 100 degrees above the temperature
OF boiling water. He entered the oven n
second time and ate the fowl which had
been roasted beside him. After a short
pause he was shut In, lying on a board
surrounded by candles. After awhile the
audience raised a cry OF "Enoughp'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Death of Joseph Dumon,h,er,

Jos, pm Dumonthier, son n Simon Du-
monthier, OF NewtoNn, died this morn
ing shortly after 2 O'Clock OF diabetes.
The deceased would have been ~ years
OF age on the lth Of next July, and bad
been sui ref iroE diabetes since last
spring. About three weeks ago he
had bad attack. hut rallied. He
was, however taken worse again last
Tuesday. An attack Of pneumonia aIso
hastened the end
lie haves father. four sisters md
three brnthere Co mourn his early taking
away. The funeral will take plaee next
saturday ~ O'Clock aud services viii
be held az the Sacred bpnrt church Tue
remains "ill be inferred in IIecla ceinr-
terry
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know it's value, and those VIII o
have not, have now the opportunity To
try il free. Call ON the advertised drug
gist and get tnal bottle. Tree. send
your name and address to III. +. Buck
len A CO.. Chicago, and get sample box
of DIR. Kings New Life Pills, as well as a
copy of Guide TO Health and Household
Instructor, free, all of which is guaran-
teed 10 do you good and cost you moth
ing. For sale at ID. L. Macdonald's
drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

The bread and cake OF the Superior
Bakery can be had at the following agen
cies: James Lisa's. Mrs. HoskiD's. Red
Jacket: Martin Kuhn's. j. c. Leans
Peter Olcem's, Calumet Village, and
weisenauers, GuilbauPs, Lake Linden. A
fresh supply ia left at these agencies every
day, and theprices are as low as thelowest.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Gard Of Thanks.

Mr. John Crago, of Osceola. wisbes, or
behalf of himself and family. To return
thanks To his many friends and neighbour
for their many acts of kindness and gen
erous sympathy shown in hrs fats' be
the death of his beloSsa wife
Caroline.
She is gone but not forgotten,
Never shall her memory fade;
Sweetest thoughts shall always linger
Round the spot where she is laid.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Violet Marion, the infant daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Davis. OF Eighth and
Oak streets. died yesterday afternoon at
l O'Clock, after short illness. She was
the only child OF Mr. ana Mrs. Davis and
they have the sympathy oil numerous
friends in their bereavement. The funeral
will be held Friday afternoon at 2
O'Clock aud the services will heheld at the
residence, the Rev. 5. T. Morris to
ofIiciate The remains Will be inferred in
Lake View cemetery
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
The Silk Exhibit.

Dame Fashion has decreed that silks
shall be stylish. Price and progressive
ness puts them within reach OF all. For
two weeks special price. Remember,
first come, first served. Queenly fabrics,
and for you. Handsome blacks. Dainty
colorings for the waist.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

regular customers to a Crown or
Mid One cigar. In remembrance OF the
date on which they embarked in business
in this city. At the conclusion OF the
first years business this firm gave each
customer shave ir.S a chicago Neither
of the firm state any pason Tor giving
away cigars instead OF a shave, bat the
presumption is that large majority oil
their regular" customers do not smoke.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Go % Kuhn's Friday aud purchases
your fruits and early vegetables. Frest
arrivals every day. Below Is a partial
ist Of what he will have in stock
Lettuce, strawberries. radish, aspara-
gus, green onions, pie plants, parsley,
cueumbers, bananas, cauliflower, oranges
and lrmons. Oranges from 10 cents up
and also Hayana pineapples. Cheap for
nash
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
HusjeaI Homes Are Happy Homes

But there is a more practical view 70
takeof it: Musical homes are not only
happy homes, but a musical woman il n
fortunate woman; she always has at
her finger tips good and pleasant Iiv-
inc; she can always obtain q good and
pro liable situation. either ns teacber or
0overness in some influential family. n
thing which often leads 10 great social
hnrpiness, or a fortunate matrimonial
alliance. Men Of noble impulse and re-
hnement tall IN love soonest with musical
girls. The man who does not appreciste
mnsic, has q soul smaller than the pupiI
oi a BIRDS eve, and the girls should be az
shy Ui him az horse il ~ n steam en-
gIne.
Parents should zee the Importance q
giYing'their daughters musical educn-
ton. II places within her reach the
means of self-sUpport, and will make he
independent through life Now. in con
clusion, j wish 90 sell Won a pinno.
Great opportunities seldom come. You
now enjoy The most remarkable one 10
get peno az the manufacturer cost
which 81 iIl 10 q snving of from $3.50 IN
<ZOV. BE are manufacturers. and nv
puFcbs ei1g direct from ne, you snve the
profit 4 tie middle man
We base fbe finest aud largest asaort.
menf OF pianos ever brought INTO Red
Jacket md such is the verdict of every.
one who has visited our exhibit in tbe
Murphy block. We will keep our store
omen until 10 O'Clock tonight for the
benefit oil those who cannot get In during
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
A telegram was received bera ves,ord.

a telegram was received here Yesterday
morning bringing the sad information
oil the sudden death OF William II. Thorn.
as IN fhnnix. Arizona. Death occurred
rom eating iruit which probably con-
taineu some poisonous substance The
deceased was brother OF Mrs. William
s. BENEFITS, Of Depot street. who about
month ago, received news Of the death
OF her oldest sister in Colorado. The do.
ceased leaves seven children 20 mourn h,s
loss, five Sons and two daughters. the
latter residing here with Mrs. BENEFITS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Our ST. Kid Glove.

The best dollar glove money can INV
That's putting it strong. but we're yerv
earnest in this matter. Bound-to-please.
you sort OF glove, or your money back
Want you TO feel we are using our hest
kid glove intelligence, born OF wears q,
experience, for your best interests.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
socinlmtthe Armory.

The Norwegian NJ. Z. church will give
IA social and entertainment at the Ar
nor on Saturday evening next, upon
which occurrence the Rev. Mr.. Carlson
will deliver an address. During the even
ing the ladies of the congregation will
serve supper to which all are invited.
Admission, % cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

A young man named Michael Murphy.
getting tired of the parental roof, left his
home at the Osceola last Monday after
noon TO seek his fortune elsewhere, TAX
ing with him about $40, to help him on
his way, but which his father wishes he
would return.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Turn the Tables

On the dealer who offers YOU an inferior
brand OF beer, and refuse to accept It,.
You know the Superior Stock beer OF the
Bosch BREWING Co. IL. without shadow
Of doubt, the very best money can buy.
Insist on having il and take no other.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

10 the membership contest in the Junior
Temple of Honor and Temperance, the
blues, captained by George Craze, are in
the lead, but Richard Lobb. of the reds,
is working hard and is confident OF ulti
mate victory.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

There will be special meeting OF Lady
Gladstone Lodge, No. SO, Order Daugh
ters Of st. George, at their hall, on the
evening OF Friday, April II, at the usual
hour, ut which the attendance OF all
members is particularly desired.
Mrs BESSIE HOLMAN Sec'y
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
J. VIVIAN, JR. g. co.
A Straightforward Business.

Making bid popular needs diplomacy
s methods whab the TO- r
force here at all times We attribute great
measue their practice faithfully store M
~ ont and sooken all commun
come and feel that they absolute fairness spring business
,ol b,oom now got merchandise about
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Mr.. Michael Borgo.. who was taken
very seriously i'll on Wednesday evening,
is now much better. Mr.. Borgo intends
paying visit to Italy, for the benefit OF
his health, in the near future.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

The ladies Of the Auxiliary OF the A. o.
II are making extensive preparations
for their leap year party, to be given ut
the Armory next Friday evening, and it
promises To be the event of the season.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Chance OF a Lifetime

Commencing on Saturday, April Is,
and lasting all of next week. Hosking &
GO. will have special sale OF mems la
dies and children's shoes, worth from
$3.50 to So per pair, going at 20 cents,
81, $3.50 and 50. Look in the window
and see them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

There will be grand ball in Winners
Hall next Saturday evening, under the
auspices OF the Superior dancing club.
Prof. Solomon's orchestra will furnish
music and the public ia cordially invited
TO attend
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Red Jacket Lodge. No. 12O, A. o. u. w.
A regular meeting of the above lodge
will be held in their hall on Thursday
evening, April 16. Work in first degree.
full attendance is requested.
w. W. ELLIS, Recorder.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

To make room for spring goods l will
sell all my organs for the next ten days,
giving discount Of 20 per cent. have
a number in hand, and prices now will be
S2S, $55, SOS, $40 and up.
JOHN DuNsTAN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Caroline
Craeo was held Yesterday afternoon from
the Osceola M. Il. church and was very
largely attended: The remains were in
TERED in Lake View cemetery
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

A son and heir arrived at the home Ci
DIR. and Mrs. Hooking, of. the Alloues,
yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Notice to PAY Tn.

Being about to relinquish my present
business, all persons indebted to me are
requested to settle at once. All accounts
unsettled by May next will be placed in
the hands OF an officer for collection.
CHARLES LEFEBRE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Word received from AL B. Wareham
states that he and his brother will 60 to
Butte Greek to spend some time in the
sanita-ium there for the formers health
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Clothing.

Our clothing department ia now com.
plete OF nobby spring suits for men. hovs
aud children at prices lower than ever.
VERTN Bros.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Buy one Of Hosking's roadsters or '96
model and get the best wheel made. Re.
commended by Evans, the rider.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
The 'New Woman" Gives Return
social

The ladies of the Cabinet Congrega-
tional Y. p. 5. c. +. gives a return social
TO the New Man" on next Friday even
ing Some occupations OF the "New
Man" will be presented in such way
as to prove to him that life is not all
play. In addition TO other good things
the following program will be rendered
Instrumental Solo ............. .....
Miss Fcgile.
laul5a9 ..''''''.'.
''Sssi SUM-
Mics LOTHIAN
Ihuieau .....--- .-... ...............-......
h'eN4tt'i'i''.- -
Miss Liswe
-A'I,'H t''''s'-s ........
'"e+' ''''-'s ..-........
Miss Dancun.
lubltdu .............. .............
Instrumental solo ...... ............
Miss Wamhare.
\ dime opens the door TO all this and
much more. Everybody cordially IN
yited.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Attorney Walter Power. OF Baraga,
son Of United States District Attorney
John Power, was in town yesterday on
business and left this morning for home.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Largest line OF ladies' and gents mack
intoshes In the copper country Ia ut Hos
king 4 Co.'s. Very cheap.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
The Garment Dept.

Full with the most worthy ideas oil most
prominent make. Jackets, Capes, Sepa-
rate Skirts. Yours is among then let us
help you to select IL.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Millinery Opening.
Visit our spring millinery opening on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April
16, IL aud 10. VERTIN Bros.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

J. F. Gould, an Oshkosh lumber dealer
who has been in the city the past few
days on business, left yesterday for down.
the-road points.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

IL will do you good to zee our large line
OF capes, jackets, shirts and suits and
the low prices before you buy your spring
garment. VERTIN BRos.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

BoRS-To Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Beau.
champ, Of Calumet, baby girl, on Wed.
nesday, April Is.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

We can fit any man or boy, tall, thin
fat or small, In our clothing department
at away-down prices. HosKNG 4 Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

For SALE AT A BARGAN--Seventeen
foot awning with irons, ropes and tackle
complete, good as new; used but two
months.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

For Pedro score cards and markers.
go to the News Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

New wall paper at John Dunstan's
from AZ cents per roll up.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Mrs. Mat Owens and Mrs. Hattie Hoat-
son, OF Central, left on the morning train
for Pontiac.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Wall paper and window shades at Hos
king & Co.'s.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Carpets made and laid at Hoskine &
Co.'s. ~
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Buy your groceries Of os and save Is TO
2kTsr cent, vERrrs Bios,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

On next Friday, April II, Messrs. Ber-
rymsn a Henderson, proprietors of the
Bon Ton tonsorial parlors, will treat all
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Beautiful line Of dress goods and trim
mings to match. VERTIN Bros.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
non,rosc Commandery, No. rs, II. 7

A specia conclave will be held Mt the
asylum Friday evening, April IL, when
the installation OF officers for the ensuing
year will be held.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

For SALE-A Columbia tandem. An
ly o La urium drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
spring Opening.

Largest variety Of millinery ever exhi-
bited In the county. VERTIN Bros.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

For the latest and prettiest things in
dress goods and trimmings, 60 to Hos.
king & Co.'s.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Mems and ladies' fine shoes, in width,
from A to + + at Hosking & Co.'S.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Gents call at Hosking x Co.'s and look
at or buy a Longley hat. Prettiest
shapes.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

Seventy-five elegant new patterns of
carpets at reasonable prices at vertin
Bros.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

John Daniels, OF the Mining school, was
in the city Yesterday circulating among
friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

The cheapest place in townto buy baby
carriages is at John Dunstan's; from 81
to $50.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16

the day. Come and see our goods
whether you wish to purchase or not.
j. G. HENDERSON.
Secy Schimmel 4 Nelson Piano Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Herbert 4. Cone

Herbert L. Cope, Of Albion, will appear
IN the copper country on the following
dates; Houghton, April II; Lake Lin
den, 10th; calumet, 21st; Tamarack, 22d:
Dollar Bav. 23d, and Hancock, 2Ith.
Following is the program OF his enter
tainment:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Johnson, the Jeweler.

johnson. the Engrayer, Agnitz block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-16
Martin B. Kuhn.

Mrs. Mat Owens and Mrs. Hattie Hoat-
son, oil Central, left on the morning train
for Pontiac.
For the latest and prettiest things in
dress goods and trimmings, 60 to Hos.
king & Co.'s.
John Daniels, OF the Mining school. was
in the city Yesterday circulating among
friends.
Gents call at HOsking 4 Co.'s and look
at or buy Longley hat. Prettiest
shapes.
The cheapest place in town to buy baby
carriages is at John Dunstan's; from 81
to $50.
Seventy-five elegant new patterns of
carpets at reasonable prices at Vertip
Bros.
Mems and ladies' fine shoes. in widths
from A to + + at Hosking & Co.'s.
~
For SALE-A Columbia tandem. Al.
ly o La urium drug store.
New wall paper at John Dunstan's
from ~ cents per roll up.
-S-
For Pedro score cards and markers.
go to the News Office.
-
Wall paper and window shades at Hos
king & Co.'s.
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CARPETS made and laid M uoaL; O.