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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
The Calhoun Opera Company.

Really frst-class attractions are so
scarce that it is a pleasure 10 herald the
coming of the Calhoun Opera company
OF 80 people and their own orchestra.
Thiseyent will be glad news TO the lovers
of comic opera as the company comes
with coterle of metropolitan artists
who are second TO none in the operate
world. This season not only the princi-
pals have been strengthened, but the
magnitude OF the chorus has been in
creased. The orchestra which is splen-
did feature of the company consists OF
ten solo musicians; and every stick of
scenery needed for the enormous produc-
ton is carried by the well equipped CON-
pany, thereby insuring show OF unpar-
alleled grandeur on the occasion Of their
appearance at the opera house on Mon
day evening, October %, when the beau
tiful opera lie Grande Duchess
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
a KetractIOn

AS the News was the first to publicly
call attention to the arrival OF couple
of supported burglars at Lake Linden it
feels in duty bound TO say that the whole
matter originated in the fertile brain OF
Mr.. Mayotte, formerly OF Lake Linden,
but now a custom officer at the 500.
Hearing the young men, who are well
acquainted with one OF the News staff,
mailing OF course from KincardDe, were
IN town we asked il they wonld call at
the NEWS office where they soon after
wards presented themselves. They stat
ed they had spent the winter at the Cana
dian 500 and work getting scarce there
they determined to try their fortunes at
Lake Liuden, where they have friends,
but before starting they asked the Gus.
tom Office on the Canadian side il there
would be any duty TO pay on the
tools one, who is a wood carver, carried
with him and was answered in the mega
tive, as they were the means OF his oh.
Gaining a liylsihood. They accordingly
started on their travels and were very
considerably surprised when they arrived
at Lake Linden by the marshal demand
ing TO see their satchels and more 80
when they found out they had been
watched all along the route. but when
they heard OF the suspicion that had been
aroused against them all on account of
MayOtte's wonderful cleyerness, that is
10 bis mind, several things that to them
we're before unaccountable we're now ex-
planned. For instance, while at Mar
quette they noticed man with a kodak
whom they took for tourist, but whom
they now suppose was after their pic.
lures and which may for all they know
or care by this time be hung up in Ma
yottes rogues gallery.
The young men besides having a very
79leasing and gentlemenly appearance
come of very respectable parents and
themselves possess the very best OF char.
aeters and az the News helped spread
the report it desires to express it's sorrow
for having done 30.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

street near the depot where most OF the
switch tracks cross the street, There is
so much traffic and so many trains al
ways switching up and down the tsacks
that the company thinks il would be ad-
yisable TO put up gates instead of hay
ing flagman there. The gates will be
sent up from Marquette in few days.
A full set of switch lights will also be
used in the railroad yards, which are
just at present about the busiest place in
the city.
There has been 80 much more switch
ing in the yards since the wide guage has
been extended that it has become neces-
sary 70 add another locomotive TO the
yard force.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

An accident occurred at the Tamarack
mine last Saturday which resulted in the
death OF a trammer named John F.
Johneor. He was at work at the 23d
level OF No. 2 shaft when a piece OF vein
rock came down and iniuring him so sew
erely that death resulted in a short time.
johnson had been working at the mine
but week. When be and his partner
went 10 work IN the morning they found
a large rock apparently pinched between
the timbers. seven or eight feet above the
level and they were unable to get 1t down
with their bars. The timber boss decided
TO get some dynamite and blow il down
and warned the two TRAINERS TO keep
away from it as it was unsafe. After he
had gone Capt. Waters came TO heplace
and ga 8 the rock and also warned the
men TO keep away and not attempt to
get it down.
The timberm2n boss was not away
more than ten or fifteen minutes, but
when be got back he found the deceased
almost dead, Tor the rock had come down
and rolled over bin. His partner did
not see how it all happened, but stated
The deceased was getting some OF the
Iooser rock from near the big one when
ii gave away and came down on him
before he could get away.
Johnson was taken TO the Tamarack
hospital where he lived nearly an hour
and then expired. His arm was almost
severed from the body and his ribs were
broken and his leg smashed to pieces
Coroner Sowden empaneled the follow
ing Jury TO look into the case: Joseph
Dobbs, Joseph Harris, JoSeph Pencluna,
William Trelown, William Klink and
William Oliver. They viewed the re-
mains at the hospital and the heard the
testimony OF Dennis Leary, the timber
boss, Capt. Waters and trammers John |
rippee and Matt Sara.
They told the story OF the unfortunate
affair about as given above and the jury |
returned the following verdict:
We, the Jury, agree that the deceased,
John F. Johnson, came to his death in
che Odd level in No. 2 shaft, Tamarack
mine, October 16, 1897, through his own
neglect 70 obey orders from the mine
officials, by piece of vein rock being
blasted down on the previous shift"
The deceased was 30 years OF age and
leaves family in Finland. The funeral
took place from Kruka's morgue this
afternoon with interment at Lake View
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
big Livery business.

The hyeries report the bcst business
they have had this season Sunday, and
it was impossible TO get any kind OF a
turnout after noon. The liverymen say
that none OF the busiest days OF the sum.
mer compare with last Sunday in tn.
demand for rigs and they were all taxed
to their utmost to accommodate The
people. The weather was exceptionally
fine, particularly for this time OF the
year, and everyone seemed bent on tax
ing advantage of it.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
Hundreds Turned Away,

Marks brothers had their usual
audience Saturday night. Two hundred
were turned away. The success of the
company is undoubtedly without preced.
ent in the city. IS early as o'clock the
crowd can be seen entering the hall that
they may be assured OF seats. From
that time until the close OF the play there
ls steady stream OF people seeking ad.
mission. Many who attend say that
they have often paid 81 to see companies
unequal to Mark brothers. Tonight Gan
Irish Hero"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
In the Railroad Yaro

The lumber Office OF BaJari & Ulseth
was moved Saturday afternoon some
t;ittIe distance down the track and is ow
situated near G.. Martins warehouse
Most OF the lumber has also been moved
down near the site OF the Office to make
room for the new switch tracks which
are being built.
The railroad will put in couple ol
gates across the road at the foot OF Oak
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

Engineer Nick Schiller OF the South
Shore, has moved his family to Hough
ton, where they will occupy the hou sc
formerly occupied by Engineer Murphy.
Mr.. Walter White, express messenger on
the South Shore run, will occupy Mr..
Schuler's house on Oak street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

The School Hall will be used as high
school room for the remainder OF this
school year at least, as it is not known
when the new building W i'll be finished.
The hall will be renovated and some nec-
essary improvements made at once. The
stage will be taken down which will give
considerable more room.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
Card OF Thank n.

To all those friends who by their at.
tention and sympathetic acts showed 20
much kindness to our dear departed wife
and mother we would return our heart
felt thanks, not only for what they did
during her declining days, but to us since;
certainly we would not forget those who
sent the lovely flowers.
JOHN ToBN AND FAMILY.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

Mr.. William Champion, for himself and
friends, wishes to return thanks to the
friends and neighbors for the many acts
OF kindness shown during the illness and
death of the late William knight Jacka,
and particularly would they thank those
who sent the beautiful floral offerings.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

Mr., 5. b. Patterson. the representiye Of
the Calhoun opera company, was in
town on Saturday making arrangements
ior that company's performance here on
the 18th,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

A force OF carpenters are at work doing
some repairing at the Finnish church at
Hecla. An addition has been built to
the gallery and the interior of the church
has been otherwise remodeled and reno
yated.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
In the report of the Parent case vbic

In the report OF the Parent case which
appeared in Fridays paper it was stated
that MISS Ruonawaara told the CON-
planning witness, francis, to go behind
the counter. This was wrong, as she
went to seek for the kind OF tobacco
wanted and the man followed her behind
without being invited as she testified
in court.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

Fred Larson was more than happy
this morning and remarked as be handed
out the Havanas, "Tt's boy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

All goods bought at Ryan's are iulI
value for your money.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
MONUM ENTs.

j. A. BEVIER-Dealer i'm granite and
marble monuments and headstones; material
and workmanship guaranteed. Office at the
Calumet Hotel
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

SIVFRT OLSON Funeral director ano
practical embalmer. Established in 1876. Scott
street, Red Jacket Night Calls by telephone
or otherwise promptly attended to.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

There will he special meeting of Calu-
mer Lodge, No. 27l, f. & A. M. Thurs
day evening, Oct. 81. Work in the LIST
degree. All members are requested to be
present. JOHN MERTON, w. M.
L, w. KILLMAR, Secretary.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
LODGE MEETINGS.

Meeting OF Hecla Lodge l. o. q. F. on
Wednesday evening next. Work in the
first degree.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18
Killed At TanaracE
John p. johnson. a
Trammer, Crushed
BY Rock
as the 23d Level No. 2 Shaft

JEe Had Been Repeatedly Warned OF
a Large Rock Hanging in the
.Timbers, nut Did Not Heed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-18

LADIES-If you are feeling blue and
down In the mouth, just look over our
immense stock of nice, new fall dress
the season. especially our pattern dresses
goods below:
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

"My hearers"
The chairman Of the school board was ad-
dressing the Annual Teachers lnstitoot.
"The sehoolwark is the bulhouse Of ciyili-
zaton-I mean-ah!-"
The chairman was slightly chilled.
''The bulhouse is the schoolwark of civ"
An invisible smile began to make itself
felt.
"The warehouse is the bulschool Of"
He was evidently twisted.
''TLe schoobul is the housewark--" An
audible snicker spread itself over the faces
Of the audience.
"The scowse hool-"
He was getting wild. So were his hear
ers. He mOpped psrspiration, gritied his
teeth aud came up to the post again.
The schoolhouse, my friends,-" A
sigh Of relief went up. A'h-hl Now he ha:
gotten his feet under aim again. He gsled
suavely around, the light Of self>cOnhdene,
once more enthroned upon his brow.
''Is the wulbark-"
And that was all.-puck.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06
From Over the Countu.
Hardesty Items.

Mr. Buck, of Meade, Kansas, passed through
town Thursday with herd of cattle.
Mrs. Green, OF the Paladuro, visited friends
In this locality Thursday.
w. A. Salter ma lie business trip to Diberal
Friday.
There was basket social on the Paladu-o at
the Green schoolhouse on May I'd. They h sd
excellent singing and good prcgiam
Mr.. Coppock has returned to his home in
Kansas Ciy. We are sorry to lose such a
good citizen and hope he will soon return
There will be a Sunday school organized
here on May 9th. Everyone invited.
Mrs. wennerholm of the Paladera was in
town Friday.
Mr. Caple has added jewelry department
to his stock OF goods. lie has now one of the
most complete stocks in the county.
There was kance at Mr.. Englow's, on he
Paladora, friday night.
Nj. Donaldson made trip to LibeIal last
FRIDAY.
Milo Caple is at home from Charles Hitch s,
where he has been working the past winter.
A. Russell, an engineer of the Santa Fe
railroad, was in town several days this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Crane were in town Saturday
The former proved up a claim near o. TINA
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward have gone to Kansas on
visit. Il
j. G. Williamson was visitor this week.
Mrs. Nellie d. Hale proved up her homes, cad
May lst. Albert f. Blake also proved up on
the same date. Both of Tyrone.
Mr., Mitchell Of the Paladora was in town
Friday Rur
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

A letter from I. z. Braidwood, Of Leaven-
worth Kansas. to his father at this place,
gives the sad intelligence that Mrs. I. p.
Braidwooa is very sick and cannot live
many days. She has great desire to see
Mother Braidwsod, and if the aged lady
thinks she can stand the trip she will try to
get to her daug ghter-in.law's bedside before
life departs. Mrs. I. p. Braidwood was
for several years resident Of Beaver, and
the hearts of many people here will throb
with sadness over the news that she must so
soon depart from earth.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

A. II. Saunders, brother of F. L. Saun>
ders, came in Monday from Grand. He is
one of the firm of Saunders Bros. and will
remain few days and aid his brother in
the construction of one of the finest photos
graph cars in the west. 1t will be built on
the running gears of q wagon, and when
completed its dimensions will be 12x24 feet,
and II feet high The material is strong
and very light. The car will be finely fin
ished, being artistically decorated as only an
artist can. They intend to use it in travel
ing ever this western country, and will haul
it around with an ordinary team. Wood.
ward Bulletin.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06
Stock Brand Notice.
Mrs. j. +. OVER.

All parties are hereby notified that the
further use Of the following stock brands in
Beaver county, Okla, is illegal to the same
extent as though they had never been re-
corded; said brands conflicting with the stock
brands Of Henry Kile and Sons, described
as Triangle anywhere on ANIMAL" recorded
Jan. 16, 1892, and the conflicting brands, of
which the following is description, having
been recorded at various dates thereafter:
Triangle connected.
Triangle connected
OH triangle connected.
Triangle lazy II connected.
Triangle cross connected.
I Triangle connected.
Notice is further given that said Henry
Kile and Sons have the exclusive right in
Beaver county, Okla, TO the use of the Tri-
angle as stock brand.
Given under my hand and seal this 10th
day Of April, A. d. 1897.
FRANZ s. DRUMMoND,
SEAL County Clerk
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

An editor died and slowly wended his way
down to where he supposed warm rccep-
tion awaited him. The Dovil met him and
said: "For many years thou hast borne the
blame of bad spelling that the printer has
gotten off in the paper the paper has gone
out for 50; alas! the 50 has often failed TO
come in. The printer has often bedeviled
thee for wages Saturday night when theu
hadst not darned tarthing to thy name.
Men have taken the paper without paying
for it, and cursed thee for not getting up a
better one. Thou hast been called q dead
beat by the freight conductors and dead
beat by the passenger conductors when thou
hast shown thy annual pass to their envisus
gaze. All these things thou hast borne in
silence, Thou canst not come in here"
Aud he fired him. AS he did so he mur-
INJURED to himself "Heaven is his home;
and besides, If we had let him come in here
he would have been dunning delinquent sub
scribers, and thereby creating discord In my
kingdom. Chestnut.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

A little Kansas town had revival meets
ing not long since in which several vile sin
commented upon the affair and predicted
early "back.shdng' on the part of certain
new converts, whereupon one of the newly
ior to see us back lide lie would like TO
see us give up the Lord and become wicked
again. But we won't give him chance.
News
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

Editor n. &. Chapman of the 0kecne
Eagle has prepared recipe for snake-bite.
Here il IL. For grown horses or cattle, one
heaping teaspoonful of indigo mot bluing)
in water, if the animal can drink, or be
drenched when found If not, poke the dry
indigo we'll back in the mouth, In two or
three hours give half as much more. Keep
indigo in the house in au air-tight box in q
safe place, out of the reach of children, and
you have speedy relief in time of need Il.
Dose for person, teaspoonfpl or less Just
as sure for persons as animals
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06
Pupils' Examination

In accordance with regulations ofthe Ter
ritorial Board Of education, an examination
of candidates for common school diplomas
will be held in the county superintendent $
office at Beaver, May and s, 1897. Ii is
expected that one or two examinations Of the
same kind will be held at other places in
the county. Further information concerning
the examinations may be obtained from the
county superintendent Moan DAVIS,
County Surt
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

My travelling horse, "Silver Heels"
and my Kentucky Jack, will make the
season at the following places: Monday
and Tuesday at Meese's, on Clear creek;
Wednesday and Thursday at the home
of the owner, and Friday and Saturday
at Beaver.
TERMS: Tho horse-S4.O0 to insure
colt to stand and suck The Jack, to
insure colt to stand and suck, $500. If
not paid in six months, colt to stand
good for service of horse.
G. G. REDpICK.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06
Good Millinery Stores,

with new, clean aud up to date stocks of
goods, are scarce in this section of the
country, but at the o. X. Store, at Lbs
eral, you will find one, They keep only
the best and latest styles in ladies' hats
bonDets, trimmings, etc., and the ladies
of Beaver county are cordially invited
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06
Fourth of July Celebration.

A Fourth of July Celebration will be
held at Round Timber, miles east of
Benton, Beaver county, Oklahoma, on
the 3D. day of July. Speaking, horse
racing, dancing, shooting gallery and re-
freshments Of all kinds will be on the
ground. Everyone cordially invited to
attend. BY order of Committee.
Chairman,
Mrs. j. Il. OVER.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

veyance, N. A. Peckham and J. II. sencenich
Care OF children, Mrs. Quinn. MIS-. Blanchard
and Mrs Bagsiey. Decoration of church, J.
V. Thompson, /. $. Drummond, Mrs. Quinn
Mrs. blanchard, Miss Mayme PecKham and
MiS' Mvr'le Beg.ley. Firing squad. Capt
W. r. Quinn.
Decorating committee requests all who can
To furoish mower and report to Mrs. Quinn
as early as possible. Iy order OF
COMMITTEE
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06
COUNTY OFFICERS.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Presbyterian: Preaching every Sabbath,
at a. M, and 7:30 p. m. Sabbath School
at 10 a. m, Y. P. s. C, E.. religious meeting
at G:30 p. m, prayer meeting each Thursday
evenin at 7;20.
All are cordially invited to any and all of
these services. P. d. MUNshLL, Pastor.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

A. W. Easley and Lon Burrows, two
sterling west end citizens, were in town Sum
day and Monday. Easley is assessor of
Harrison township and Burrows lists prop
erty in Cleveland. They both brought in
reports. Their two townships are about the
size of the state of Deleware.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

We give notice to our west end readers
that in order to fully sustain the HERALD's $
reputation for truth and veracity it will be
necessary to dig a little gold out of the
ground in that region in the near future.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

The Elmweod aud Beaver base ball clubs
met on the Beaver diamond last Saturday,
and in the brief contest that resulted Beaver
piled mp % tallies and Elnwsod Is. The
boys wind and running qualities are i'm
proving which gives promise OF bigger scores
in the future.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

The first quarterly meeting of the Gate
charge of the Methodist church meets at
Willow Springs on June I'd and Sd. Pre-
siding Elder Rose will be there. Everybody
is invited TO attend.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

The prettiest song Of the seasen, Pretty
White Lily, waltz song Words and Music
by Louis Morgan. Marked price SOC. Send
25c TO the publishers. Morgan Music Co.,
Arkansas City, Kas., and secure a copy
when ordering mention this paper.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

The o. X Mercantile Co., at Liberal,
can fit you out with anything in the dry
goods line, or can load your wagon in
short order with -four, feed, groceries
in fact all ranch supplies. Their stock
is always up to date, aud no one who
deals with them goes away disappointed
it
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

Our Cline correspondent dropped off onto
poetry this week, Wen try batch of it on
the people, and if no unusual demonstration
is made, may run in scme more occasionally.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06
Dry Goods, Groceries,

-four aud feed, mems furnishing
goods, millinery, summer dress goods,
organdies, diulties, and the best line of
millinery goods in the west, at the o. X.
Store, Liberal, Kansas. At
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

Slaven Brothers last week brought their
flock of sheep from Reno county, where
they had wintered on account of cheap
feed, and have gone back TO their old ranch
west Of Spearville Dodge. Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

Groves caught catfish as long as your
arm Monday evening, and soon after the
river bank was lined with people eager TO
catch bigger one, but none succeeded.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

The hotel people are Strengthening out the
lumber in the millinery store building,
which was partly demolished by the wind,
and will use it tn building an addition to the
hotel.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-05-06

Mrs. WEHRLE, OF Meade, Kansas,
respectfully calls the attention Of the
ladies of Beaver county to her large and
elegant line of Spring and Summer Mil
linery. Satisfaction guaranteed on all
orders. 13>5t.