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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
News About Town
Y. M. @. A. Contest
Ends in Favor of
the Greens.
Large Number ut the Banquet


The great \. NJ. c. A. membership con-
test closed promptly at 8 O'Clock last
Friday evening and fully 500 people
crowded into the armory TO attend the
banquet and witness the outcome OF q
contest which had excited such great in
terest in the city. The two captains and
the general secretary and President c. d.
Rodi counted the cards and the president
then announced that no less than 5sI
applications for membership had been
entered during the contest and that 3OI
OF them were on the side OF the greens and
ESQ were with the reds and that the con-
test was won by the former by twenty
seven members. In the Ladies Auxiliary
cca.est, the greens also won with 12O
tons TO the reds 92. When the
announcement was made the crowd went
wild and the cheering was kept up for
some time. Supper was then announced
and, with the exception OF the original
red members who waited on table, all
sat down to a sumptuous banquet which
had been prepared by the Ladies' Auxili-
airy and for which they deserve great
credit. After the banquet the toasts 81
the evening were announced. Mr.. W. III.
Hosking acted as toastmaster and in a
very happy way introduced Frank j.
hohlbaas, captain OF the winning team,
who told, How We Did It." in few
well-chosen words. James James, OF the
reds, was then introduced and he gave
as bis reason of "How We Got Left"
that the reds had worked hard, but the
greens had worked harder. The toast
master next introduced Mr.. John Ross,
who responded TO the toast, "Our Mems
Meetings" and was followed by sour
Reading Room" by Mr.. Z. X. Young.
DIR. W. T. ). Gregg spoke OF 'Our Gym
nasium," and the want and need OF a bet
ter and larger one, and very iorcibly pre-
sented this fact. President II. j. Vivian
then told Of the contest From the Vii
lage Presidents Point OF View" and the
ncv. ID. Stalker responded to sour
Nsighbors' ar the RsT. : T. Morris to
''Our Boys, al 10 interesting speeches.
Che Other A. Dung Man" was responded
t. by President c. II. Rod and "Our
Ladies" were eulogized by the Rev. Z. W.
frazee, both ia happy talks. This ended
the speechmaking and the contest was
at an end and the Calumet Y NC A.
now stands third in the great State OF
Michigan in point OF membership, pre-
ceeded only by Grand Rapids and De-
troit, the result OF little earnest effort
on the part OF the former members. The
local association now has 800 members
and Ladies' Auxiliary OF 212 members.
Great credit is due the general secretary
and the two captains for the hard and
conscientious work they did and also
several OF the mem bers Of each team,
many bringing in ten members and some
az many as twenty.
In consideration OF the good natured
and kindly manner IN which the reds
took their defeat and the excellent ser
vice rendered at the table, it has been de-
cided by the greens and the Ladies' Aux
iliary that they can afford to be mag.
unanimous and therefore excuse the reds
from paying for the banquet and the ex-
pense, will be borne by the Ladies Aux
iifarv
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

him strong support. To do 20 with any
degree Of suecess the voter must be Coz
WINGED that Houghton eounty's candi-
date is a better man than other gentle
men whose names have been mentioned
for the Office. Such conviction can never
be brought home TO an intelligent mind
by grumbling over the TACT that Mr.. Ste
phenson received more votes for senator
than Mr.. HubbeiL Surely there must he
better arguments infavor OF Mr.. Sheldon E
candidacy; he has been in public life long
en- ugh 20 make something OF record
and let il be brought 10 light, his friends
are not afraid OF IL.
Numerous candidates are in the field
and now is the time for comparison
showing past achievements in the service
Of the party. and as the conviction
forces itself upon the voters that
our townsman is the best
mau for the place then will
be an enthusiasm for home talent that
can never be brought IN the surface by
trying TO consign an honorable gentle
man 10 retirement simply because he Is
in somebody's way.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
FAIR PLAY.
He DIdnv L,k~ Beans, but Hc Ate Them
All Abe same.

He DidnS Lik% Beans, but Hc Ate Them
All abe Same.
Mark Twain lived some 40 years ago In
the limits of very wild, half crazy from
tier mining camp. This was divided into
two parties, the so called Boston crowd, I"
which contained the better elements,
though few Boston men, and the Mis-.
souri, crowd, which was pretty bad lot,
though not composed exclusivel, OF ma
tives of Missouri. Fights to Il death
were of daily and nightly oco lrrence,
gambling outfits were In constant demand,
quarreling, bullying drunkards were ON
nipresent, and few used water except to
wash now and then in the little mountain
stream flowing through the diggings.
Despite IL all there was a strict camp eti-
quette, which was recognized and consid-
cred law by all and 1t was of this etiquette
that Mark Twain told me an example.
A Boston man" was eating breakfast
early one morning at a table near the open
door and tho half bar, half rest; urant OF
the place. Ho was just finishing his plato
of pork and beans when two Missouri"
men passed along and saw the Boston"
man and his breakfast. They stopped
within foot or two Look at Il at, said
the bigger of the Missouri" men con-
temptuously. "Do you SEQ what that blank
blankoty blank Boston thing Is eatipgS
Why, down in Missouri where 1 came from
we feed them things to our horses. Only
the brutcs cat that grub down there"
Presently the bully stepped inside and
sat down opposite the Boston" man at
the same table. When the plato Of beans
had been eaten, the Boston" men called
out to the bartender: Pete give me an.
other plateful. Pile 1t up. like EN-.
When the hoapod up plate came, the "Bos-
ton" man, quick as fash, had pulled out
his revolver, had the Missouri man COW
cred with it, and then pushing the full
plateful of beans across the table told the
"Missouri" man to 'eat IL and like 1t, or
he'd shoot him like the dog that he was.
The bully had his choice betwe On beans
or death, and he knew 1t. Whe he had
eaten every bean, he was made to say that
he liked beans, and then and not ill then
did the Boston" man put up b s pistol,
pay. for both orders Of beans and leave the
saloon.
"Now," said Mark, "the reason the
Missouri man didn't whip out his gun
and shoot as soon as the bean eaters back
was turned was because Of camp etiquette.
Each man had his fun with the other, and
they were even. II the Boston man had
been shot, the Missouri man, rs quick as
news could fly, would have had his body
filed with lead from the revolver of every
man In camp regardless of party. You
see, we were quite stioklers for fair play In
those days. New York Journal.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
w..hinxton,. nlr,hday Ce,.sra,ion

W osniuktoufs otfthuss Se'sfee
The anniversary OF the birthday OF
George Washington was celebrated by
Red Jacket Tribe. No. 40. and Osceola
Council, No. Z, BY grand concert and
entertainment at the Red Jacket Opera
House last Saturday evening, which was
fairly well attended, considering the nu-
merous attractions. An interesting pro-
gram, which has already appeased in the
Evening News in full, and which included
selections by the Red jacket cornet band,
Rotations, vocal selections. guitar. vio-
lin, piano and banjo selections, all OF
which were exeellently rendered and given
hearty applause and thoroughly enjoyed
BY the audience. An interesting feature
OF the entertainment and something
which was entirely new To people OF this
city and thoroughly novel and unique in
it's way, was the Indian scenery aud tab
leaus, representing "Scalping a Pale
Face" The Capture OF Captain John
Smith" and The rescue OF Captain Smith
by Pocohontas." This took very well
with the audience and was very realistic.
The concert was a success in every way
and the two societies under whose aus
pices il was given, can rest assured that
all present spent a very pleasant even
ing. Supper was also served during the
evening from 3 o'clock until after the
concert
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
A,,he Opera House This Evening.

The James II. Browne theatre company
will open weeks engagement at the
Red Jacket Opera House this evening,
when the great melo-dramatic success in
i've acts, entitled THE Black Flag" will
be presented. The popular iavorite, Miss
Alice Marble, supported by company of
artists OF rare excellence, will be in the
cast, and new songs will be introduced
by james 7. McEnery and Harry s. Sutb-
erland. The Fifth Regiment band has
been engaged and will render the follow
ing program:
Medley-"Back America ze,ckel
Concert March king Cotton" ....... sousa
sweet Aileen'' ... -
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
Wedding Bells.

Miss Hettie E, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dowden. OF Laurium, was
united in the holy bonds OF matrimony
to Walter j. Sanders. OF Hancock, last
Thursday evening. The wedding cere-
mony was performed at the home OF the
brides parents and the Rev. S. T. Morris
tied the nuptial knot. Both the young
people are well known here and have a
large circle OF friends who wish them
success in their future life. Mr.. Sanders
now occupies the position OF chief clerk
in the dry goods department OF Lorenzo
Bree's store at Hancock, and the happy
couple have taken up their residence in
that city.
Miss Sophie Larson and Mr.. William
Gilbert we're united in marriage at the
home OF the latter's relatives on Scott
street last Thursday evening. the Rev.
$. T. Morris performing the ceremony
in the presence OF a number OF friends
and relatives. Miss Hilda. johnson was
the bridesmaid and Mr.. Julius Carlson
acted as best man. After the ceremony
an informal reception was held AMI the
remainder OF the evening spent in pleas
ant social enjoyment. The newly welded
couple will reside on Scott street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

"You know those people that live in
that two story house across the way-the
Gumpersons or some such name"
Eyes, know them when / see them"
II have passing acquaintance with
them; speak to them when meet any of
them on tho street. Well, one of the girls
stopped me while / was out walking the
other morning. She said, Miss Highly,
your house wasn't broken into last night
and robbed, was itf I said: No. Whyf'
And she said: I'm glad to hear It.
dreamed last night somebody had got into
your house through the kitchen window
and stolen ever SO many valuable things.
Think Of the presumption Of I'll Dream
ing about usl And they aren't In our set
at all. "-Chioago Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
Lurfum Nuggets.

Postmaster Buzro has opened his con
iectionery stand in the post Office building
with as ine an assortment OF candies al
may be procured. He also has new de
vice for the protection of his showcases
The Young American and English
American bowling clubs met at Diste,s
In friendly game on Saturday evening
and the former were defeated by scors
OF 300 and 500.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Ii will be remembered that the Congre-
gationalists OF Lake Linden extended in
1898 a call to the Rev. Jesse Povey, Of
Mount Hope church. Detroit, which cir
cumstances at that time prevented his
accepting. The call, which was lately re-
newed, has now been; accepted by Mr..
Povey and he will take charge OF the
church about May / next.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

My painting makes me powerful over
Others.
Thus q was that Hiawatha
In his wisdom taught the people
All the mysteries OF painting
AL the art Of picture-writing
90 the smooth bark Of the birch tree.
On 5he white skin OF the reindeer.
ON the Crane posts OF the village. ."
-LoS0rsILow.
The world has outgrown this kind OF
plcture-writing and the quaint materials
referred to by the poet. But the art r.
maine chastened. elevated and perfected.
and lie here represented in it's most I'm
ished manner by Vic Herman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

The anniversary Of Washington's birth
day was properly observed by the SMELL
man literary society at meeting on Sat
urday afternoon in the Finnish Hall on
Eighth street and was very largely at.
tended. An excellent program, consist
ing OF literary and musical selections,
and including three selections by quar-
tette OF the Finnish Glee club, an ora
ton Oh The President" by Attorney
Larson, an GRAFTON on "Tbe Monroe
Doctrine" by Mr.. Silvola, a poem on
Snellman, the statesman, and debate
on the Question, "Should Immigration
to the United States Be Further Re-
stricted?" which was decided in the mega
tive. in view OF the fact that the present
laws in this regard are not properly en-
forced. The meeting was very interest
ing and entertaining throughout.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

John Lahore, an oiler at the Frontenac
engine house, caught his hand in the cut
OIL and valve motion Of the engine last
Saturday and received very severe in
luries. The muscles and tendons on the
back OF the left hand were cut clear
across and two bones we're broken. The
injured member was dressed at the Calu-
met and Hecla hospital and it required
many stitches to sew up the wound.
The cut is serious and very painful, and
Mr.. Lahore will be on the sick list Tor
some time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
~ Rillee Tsylor -

The members OF the "Billee Taylor
company are requested to meet at
Olson's Hall this (Monday) evening, at
8 o'clock sharp to transact business OF
great Importance and make arrange.
ments for the future. Bring your tickets
dialogue parts, etc. Everybody should
make it their dutv to be present.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

The Y. NJ. c. A. mems meeting at the
Opera House Yesterday afternoon was
addressed by the Evangelist Rev. A. NJ,
Hills, and the special music included a
solo by Miss Ellie Lamont and an instru-
mental duet bv Messrs. King and Castel,
all of which were thoroughly appreciated
by the large audience present.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Tho early pens were so expensive that
the steel pen makers advertised that they
would make such repairs rs werei scessary
to their pens for a stated time, generally
about six months. When a man Vamaged
bis pen, he carried IL back to thu factory
and had It mended by an experienced
mechanic.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
No Jury VIII Ne Reouired.

The circuit court will be in session on
Thursday, to which day it was ad-
iourned. The News has been requested
TO state that the attendance OF jurors
will not, however, be required.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
Bishop Mot, William. Now.

The wanted vote has been furnished by
the bishop OF Massachusetts and the
friends in this community OF Bishop Viii.
liams will be glad to hear his election is
now confirmed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Mr.. II. p. Larson has requested the
NEWS to announce that he is candidate
for the Office of village assessor and he
trusts that his friends will kindly remem.
Der that fact on nomination night.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
You Hit the Nall

On the head when you say that the So
perior Stock beer is the best. Not only
you. but everybody says SO. Only malt.
hops and artesian well water used in
brewing. The Bosch BREWING Co., Lake
Linden, Mich
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
Fixtures for Sale.

The fixtures used in the meat market
OF the Mechanics & Miners Cooperative
company's shop, are offered for sale very
cheap. Apply to W. J. Macdonald, at
tornev
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
The Case Settled

The Grossman matter, about which
so much has been said, has been settled
by Jerry Sullivan reducing his claim for
his valuable services from ST. to $40,
payable on the installment plan, IS
down and IS next month.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

A regular meeting OF Osceola Council
No. 7, ID. OF p, will be held in their hall
Tuesday evening. Work in the initia-
tory degree and large attendance is
requested.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

DR.. N. S. Mcdonald, assistant to DR..
Downer, at the Quincy mine, was in the
city Saturday and Sunday, the guest Of
Attorney A. w. Kerr.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

For SALE-A good six-room house and
la 'ge barn. Inquire at 24O2 b street
Sc nth Hecla.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

It IL with many enterprises as with
striking flre--wedo not meet with success
except by reiterated efforts, and ofton at
the instant when we despaired OF success.
Mime. de Maintenon,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Mrs. John Stolt and two children left
on the noon train on a months visit
with friends and relatives in Negaunee
and Ishpeming.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

The meeting OF Lady Gladstone Lodg,
will be next Thursday. Please motto,
the change.
X. s. Freeman, Sec'y.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
Real Estate for sale In Laurium.

1six-room house and lot in block 49,. 81, $50
corner lot i'm block 19............. .......,. 700
inside lot In block 10. .................. 100
inside lot in block l9.................. 500
inside lots in block IL, piece ........... 800
Apply TO w. II. Faucet, Borgo block
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Our lodge room can be rented for
meetings ON Saturday evenings.
SuvERT OrxoN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

County Treasurer l. w. Frimodig was
in the city yesterday and returned to
Houghton on the noon train,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

LosT-At the Osceola; a Photographic
fens. A liberal reward for the return OF
IL will be paid at Herman's studio.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Mrs. William Macauley is vieiting in
Hancock for a week.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Mrs. John Duncan left Saturday morn
ing for Detroit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John Nordstrom, OF Blue
Jacket, are entertaining baby boy who
put in an appearance TN Saturday last.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

WANTED-Two good men, a. once.
Big pay to right parties. Apply at
Gately & Co.'s, Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Five pianos, $50 up; must be sold at
once to the highest bidder.
OATES, Auctioneer, Calumet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Mr.. Jose 4 Chynoweth was Lake
Linden yisl.or yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Mr.. Henry Sieger, Of Laurium, is laid
up with la grippe.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Insist on getting LA Empresse"
1O-cent cigar. All first-class dealers sell
them, try 'em. like 'em. Equal to i'm
ported.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24
Caucuses.

y Office Is hereby given that caucus will
i be held on Monday March ls96, at
o., lock D. m >, in the Opera House, Red Jacket
10 the purpose OF placing in nomination the
10 lowing officers TO be voted for on Monday,
NJ Irch 9. 1896:
one ri President.
''hree FL Trustees for two ri years.
one III Trustee for one M year.
one II Clerk.
one III Treasurer.
one III Assessor.
one III Constable.
WILLIAM w. ELLIS,
Clerk Village OF Red Jacket
Red Jacket Mich, February "a, 1896.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Great bargains in farming lands on
es ~ terms. OATES, Land Agent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

County Clerk R. II. Shields, OF Hough
ton, was in the city Saturday. A
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Will Hosking spent Saturday and Sun
day with friends at Hancock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

No man need give more than $25 for a
suit. A good Atwood suit for $15. from
Oates, the tailor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Read Mr.. Stephenson's letter on the
second page.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

VILLAGE CAUCUS
caucus of the electors of the village OF
Laurium will be held in Lanctot'e Hall on
Sa urday evening, February 20, 1896, at
O'Clock, FOR the purpose OF putting In nomina-
ton, the following ticket 10 be voted for, at
the village election, March o. 1895. to-wit:
One President
Three Trustees, for the term OF two years
One Trustee. for the term OF one year, ito
gil vacancy)
one Clerk.
One treasurer.
One Assessor.
One Constable.
PETER CHARRIER Clerk.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

1t not only is so, it must be 30. One
Minute Cough Cure acts quickly. and
that's what makes it go.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Miss Buchanan, OF Houghton, is visit
ing friends in Red Jacket for few days
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Mr.. W. X. Garberson, OF the Bingham
hardware company, OF Cleveland, Ohio,
is in the city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

Ben Rogers and Walter. Jaehnlg, oil
Hancock, spent Saturday in Calumet and
Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

The residence OF Mr.. Peter Ruppe, Jr.'
on Sixth street, is being wired for electric
lighting.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-02-24

WANTED-Two good men, a. once.
Big pay to right parties. Apply at
Gately & Co.'s, Fifth street.
Mr.. W. X. Garberson, OF the Bingham
hardware company, OF Cleveland, Ohio,
is in the city.
Ben Rogers and Walter. Jaehnig, OF
Hancock. spent Saturday in Calumet and
Red Jacket.
The residence OF Mr.. Peter Ruppe, Jr'
on Sixth street, 10 being wired for electric
lighting.
Miss Buchanan, OF Houghton, is visit
ing friends in Red Jacket for few days.
County Clerk R. H. Shields, OF Hough.
ton, was in the city Saturday.
Will Hosking spent Saturday and Sun
day with friends at Hancock.
Mr.. Jose q Chynoweth was a Lake
Linden yisi.or yesterday.
Mrs. William Macauley is yioiting in
Hancock for a week.
Mr.. Henry Sieger, OF Laurium, is laid
up with la grippe.
Mrs. John Duncan left Saturday morn
ing for Detroit.
Read Mr.. Stephenson's letter on the
second page.