The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-09-04
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We have had several inquiries regard
ing the county fair, which is TO be held
at Iron River this fall, from persons on
this side OF the county who would ex-
hibit there II any encouragement was
given them To AL such inquiries, we
would sny that THE DIAMOND DRiLL is
totally in the dark as to the prizes, ar
rnngcmenis aud accommodation for
exhibitors No programs have been
sent over hero yet, although. we under
stand they have been out a couple of
weeks We received letter yesterday
from the secretary asking for advertising
space and it is likely that information
will be Forthcoming in a short time. We
would suggest Go those who have the
affair in charge, that they would do
well 90 look up this side OF the county
soon as there are several farmers here
that will exhibit il proper attention is
given them. We would also say that
the affair Is a county institution and
our people should take hold and help
the thing along az much as possible.
Send over your pumpkins, cows and
chickens, and surprise some OF those
farmers ON the west side, who have an
idea that we are not in II over here.
The lawn social at G. r. Roberts
Thursday night was grand success.
Contrary TO all preccdents this year, the
weather was favorable for such gather
ing and the lawn was crowded with
people. rhe Crystal Fails band was in
attendance and dscoursed sweet strains
during the whole OF the evening A
musical and literary program was car
carried out which was good ot all points
and highly appreciated by the audience
Taken as whole, il was as pleasant an
evening as has been passed in Crystal
Falls in IA long time. Receipts, $40
Claude NJ Atkinson, formerly cdi.
tor Of the Crystal Falls DIAMOND DmLL
and at one time deputy county clerk OF
Iron county, Michigan, was in the city
yesterday looking up the records on the
Virginian plant, with business object
in view There are "A number OF people
in the city from tho Michigan ranges who
are acquainted with Mr. Atkinson.
Virginia Enterprise.
The following persons received county
teachers certificates ut the last eNami-
nation; Second grndc-Anna Keopke,
Vna Sudds aud Eva Morrison, third
grade B-Lydia llorder, Estela Me-
Donald, Anna Bcnnane and Geo Pur-
cell third grade A-Ruchel Behan and
Abbie Mckernan.
This is no fish yarn, nor n Klondikc
yarn, but genuine imported German
knitting yarn, Spanish yarn, Saxony
yarn and in fact yarns of al, kinds they
talk about at The Fair just now.
Bought before the Dingley bill took
effect and will be- sold at Democratic
prices.
The Robinson law, which went into
effect last Monday, provides that no
person shall employ "A girl or woman as
bartender, or 60 serve liquors. or To iur.
nIsh music or dancing in any saloon or
bar-room whore spirituous or ntoNicat.
ing liquors are sold.
III | had bought these goods today"
said A. Justified to II reporter for TINS
DIAMOND DRILL, while pointing 10 the
stack Of new suits, oyercoats and pants
for men, boys and children, 81 could not
have sold them IA cheap as do. See ?"
The Crystal Falls Silver Cornet band
will give u DANCE on the | inst. the pro-
ceeds OF which are 10 bo used in pur-
chasing torches Tor the boys. The Oh,
iect is a worthy one aud we hope that
the niinir will be well patronized.
Mr. l.. Bishop, the owner Of the Lock
wood House, has decided To- give the
building some much-needed repairs.
New sills are being put in at the back OF
the house aud the entire building will be
treated go "A new coat Of paint.
Miss nellie Wright 81 Worthington,
Ohio, principal oi the Crystal Falls high
school, arrived in Crystal Falls ycntcr-
day morning. She was accompanied by
Miss Nina Parker, who returns to take
charge OF music and drawing.
The annual SESSION Of the Detroit NJ.
Il. conference, which includes the upper
peninsula, will convene in Port Huron
September II and continue over the
following Monday Rev Richard Han
cock will attend
Local hunters would do well TO look
up the changes in the game laws as sew
eral were made 10y the last legislature.
One Of the changes makes the partridge
season begin September IL instead Of
September
Mrs. w. ) Myers and two daughters
arrived in Crystal Falls last Wednesday
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