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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
/ !, Effort Being Made
70 organize a New
Camp.
|v,u BE the Sons Of Veterans
-, Iuries and Grand Jury
men Drawn for the Next Two
Years.

Effort is being made by members OF
S,ilps Post, G. A. r., to organize a
., Sons of Veterans in the county.
rSo 0biect of the latter organization is
'milsr TO the present one. TIE G. A. r.,
leeniug alive OF the spirit OF patriot
of ,61J65 days among the young
:, wbo have risen to the control OF
s;nos since the war. To be member OF
\ Sons Of Veterans one must be what
& name implies, but the father need
IOt necessarily have been or be mem
Bor II any G. A. r. post. Any one desir-
f'r 70 ioin a camp or learn more about
\ .bould see W. Fl. Mason or A. X. Nc
ood who are actively interested in the
Natter Mr.. Mason says he has been sur
{rsed TO find SONS OF veterans in several
LonnO men of his acquaintance, never
having suspected the fact before. He
Kinks Young men whose fathers fought
|or the country could honor them in no
better way than by perpetuating their
asds in all order such as the Sons OF
(eterans is.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

About half the town was out near the
Hancock & Calumet depot last Monday
afternoon to witness the bicycle race be-
tween George Krause and Arthur Daniels.
two young but nevertheless speedy riders.
The race was for purse OF IS and was
holly contested event. The course lay
from the depot to Hodge & Opal's and
return. On the return trip and when
Krause was ahead the other rider at
tempted opass him and Krause tumbled
off and into the ditch. He was not seri-
ously hurt, and is anxious for another
race.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
Dancing school.

Prof. l.. A. Hepburn, OF the Hepburn
dancing academy, Milwaukee, would like
to start dancing class here, providing
a class large enough can be secured to
warrant him in doing 30. The professor
is we'll recommended and will guarantee
to teach anybody to dance In one term.
twelve lessons. Price 81 so per term for
adults and IS for children. Children's
class Saturday afternoon. All persons
wishing to join the class will please send
their names to Mr.. Thomas W. Karkeet,
1880 South Rockland street, Calumet, a.
soon ~ possible.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
Contractors Attention.

The bids for the mason, carpenter and
plumbing work for the new Y. M. c. A..
building, received several days ago, have
all been rejected. and at meeting OF the
board and building committee last night
it was decided to call for bids for thecom
plete erection OF the building, according
to the revised plans and specifications,
bids to be in by Thursday evening, May
20, at $50 O'Clock. Committee reserves
the power to accept or reject any or all
bids. w. n. HOsKING. Chairman.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. d. Macdonald, OF South
Lake Linden, celebrated the twenty-Rfth
anniversary OF their marriage last Friday
evening. Hodge & Opal's large hall was
beautifully decorated with cut flowers
and plants for the occasion and presented
very inviting appearance. Mr.. and
Mrs. Macdonald received some 200 invit-
ed guests from all parts OF the county
and all spent the evening most enjoyably.
The happy couple we're the recipients OF
many valuable and useful presents. Mr..
d. j. Macdonald. OF Winnipeg, arrived
last week in time to attend the silver
wedding.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The Westfeld (Ind.) News prints the
following in regard to an old resident oil
that place: Frank McAyoy, for many
years in the employ OF the L., N. A. K c.
railway here, says: Thave used Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy for ten years or longer-am
never without it in my family. con-
slider it the best remedy OF the kind manu-
factured take pleasure in recommend
ing It," 1t is specific for all bowel dis
orders. For sale by Sodergren & Solder
gren, druggists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
AUGUST GREN.

UphOlsterer and Mattress Maker.
All kinds OF upholstery work done on
short notice in first-class manner, and
cheaper than the cheapest. Carpets
cleaned, window draperies made, designed
and hung, awnings replaced, etc. With
ten years OF experience, solicit your pat
ronage. All work guaranteed. Office
and shop at No. 451 Front street. Red
Jacket, Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The junior class OF the high school gave
a very enjoy able entertainment at the
Opera House last Thursday evening,
which was well attended. The members
OF the class reflected credit alike upon
themselves and their able instructors.
At the conclusion OF the entertainment
reception was rendered this years gradu-
ating class and other invited guests by
the minors
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

"The new man" made decided impress
sion at the Congregational church last
evening, when they managed straw
berry social and made it success in every
way. The men had full charge and at
tended to all the details IN manner that
would do credit to any OF the opposite
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The sheriff, clerk, treasurer and Judge
bi probate were busy yesterday selecting
o names from the registration lists
ATTN by supervisors Of townships from
which during the next two years the
petit juries and grand jurymen will be
Drawn. The following figures may be Of
Interest:
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
LAKE LINDEN NEWS

The Gold Star club announces their
May party to be given on the evening OF
the 21st inst. Weismiller's orchestra has
been engaged and a good time ispromised
all who attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Lake Linden Lodge, Independent Order
OF Odd Fellows, is making preparations
to attend the reunion OF the Upper Pen
insula lodges to take place at Calumet on
the 9th, and a large delegation will be
in the parade.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
Norwegian NJ. Il. Church.

A service of sacred song entitled the
California Nugget" will be given at the
above church on the evening OF Sunday,
the Odd INST, under the auspices OF the
Epworth League connected with the
church. The services will commence at
Z o'clock. A collection will be taken at
the door.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The band concert last Saturday even
ing was financial and musical success,
as the attendance was large and the con-
cert very enjoyable from beginning to
end. The band boys in the new suits
looked decidedly swell.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
&l0 Reward.

The aboye sum will be paid to the per-
son who returns to the undersigned a
new beaver oyercoat and pair OF dark
blue pants, which were taken from his
saloon last Friday evening.
JOHN PETERSON,
North Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
Repair shop.

l have opened general repair shop at
321 Kearsarge street, Laurium, and am
prepared to do all kinds OF bicycle re
pairing, tin soldering, light forging, re-
pairing baby carriages, sharpening picks,
repairing chains, gun cleaning and re-
pairing, etc. GEORGE WARNE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

D. aae census Of the births and deaths in
h;odge township for 1895 shows 1913
. .. and Sc deaths; in 1895 there were
roo" o''eo 90 births and 81 deaths; in
~ Vs' 90 births. Ga deaths and in 1893,
births and SO deaths.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
Who VIII Earn the Reward 2

The old Red Jacket schoolhouse used
by the Y. NJ. C. A. as a gymnasium has
been broken into and "a basket ball and
other articles stolen. A liberal reward
will be given to the person giving infor-
nation leading to the detection OF the
tlief and housebreaker.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The Lake Superior smelling works base
AL club has organized for the season
WIZ, win the following players: Graham
mitte, Walter Goulette, Peter Delaney.
H. and A. F. Jacques M. j. Carroll, C.
cooper, Z. W. Rice and r. Fl. Mcdonald.
Inc team representing the Dollar Bay
Works having made overtures. a game
fil probably be played soon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Lessons in elocutioD, delsarte and
dramatic art given by Mrs. W. A. Reed
formerly Miss Alice Moore. Address
Quincy hill, Hancock, or 1884 S. Rock
land street, Calumet.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The assessment roll OF the village of
Hancock is open for inspection at the
clerks Office now and will be until May
~. The board OF review will meet Tues
day and Wednesday, the 20 and 26.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The Y. M. c. A. has arranged for the
Hon. John G. Wooley to speak at the
mems mass meeting in the auditorium
next Sunday afternoon. The mention OF
Mr.. Wooley's name should ill the hall 80
full that other advertising will be unnec.
essary.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

A dwelling belonging to Alfonso Foun-
tain at the head OF the lake was destroyed
by fire early Saturday morning. Part Of
the furniture was saved and the loss
amounted to about $500.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The bread and cake OF the Superio
Bakery can be had at che following agen
cies: James Lisa's. Mrs. Hoskin's, Red
Jacket: Martin Kuhn's, j. G. Lean't
Peter Olcem's. Calumet Village, and
Weisenauer's, GuilbauPs, Lake Linden. a
fresh supply Is left at these agencies eve y
day. and the prices are as low as the lowes'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

That is what Edwards & Parker, mer-
chants OF Plains, Ga, say OF Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. for rheumatism. lam
back, deep seated and muscular pains.
Sold by Sodergren & Sodergren, drug.
gists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

new drop curtain has been painted
:; H. y. Temple for the Armory Opera
nouse and 1t will be in placeby the time
" .ue stage is again used. Mr.. Temple is
' :. artist who has rpent considerable
me In this district doing scenic painting
the various theatres and halls.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
Population OF For petit

In order to keep those out OF the flour
hundred" who are exempt from jury
putty militia men, deputy sheriffs, ETC.,
the officials have to exercise considerable
care which makes the job NO light one.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

LUIS evening and tomorrow evening
'ne eulld ladies OF Trinity church are
serving supper at Pfeifier's Hall and SELL
'ue useful and fancy articles OF their own
make Tomorrow evening weismiller's
dancing.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

AZ the onigaming club ground IL being
, ,a'u out Tor tennis court and this pop
nd; a, ,ac'es' as well as gentlemen's game,
"% oe INDUCED in this summer. Acourt
'o being prepared at the Keweenaw
quo house in East Houphton.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

WANTED-A good sober man TO peddle
pop; single man preferred; none other
need apply. Twin City bottling works,
Laurium.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Carlton Hardware company are head
quarters for hose, screen doors and win
dows, reffiIerators, ice cream freezers,
paint, gypsine, etc.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The Houghton council has done what
the Hancock council is also thinking of
doing. decided to purchase team of
horses for the use OF the village.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Eber Ward, OF Detroit, well known to
Lake superior people from his long time
connection with shipping interests, is at
the Douglass House.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

For SAiE-A number OF pieces OF resi-
dent property in the village of Hancock.
Apply tn Iohn dickson, office In Scott's
block
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
speciaI Trip 10 England.

For the Queens Jubilee the Teuuonic
will leave New York Monday, June Ia
instead OF the 10th. Particulars OF r.
Oates, ticket agent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

We are now prepared to do all kinds G
plastering, kalsomining, chimney build
ing and whitewashing.
SCHNEIDER & BELL,
437 Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Miss Maud Loranger, OF Ontonagop,
daughter OF the county treasurer, is visit
ing the family OF Register of Deeds Arno
Jaehnig, at the Franklin.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

The Sturgeon River lumber company's
mill is working full time with a force OF
twenty-five men.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Attorney Z. ID. Hanchette went to
Lansing yesterday morning on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Cad Smith, OF Marquette, was in
Houghton between trains yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Eyes examined free by NJ. f, Elliott,
opticiap. Holman Block.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Mr.. f. L. Wright left esterday for Du-
luth on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

Full lice OF bicycle sundres, and repair
ing done, at Carlton Hardware com
pany's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
Fine Cider For sale.

Just received, new lot OF fine cider at
James Lisa's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19

vi A. : Cooper, Of the Dollar Bay schools,
ma. ~" &c principal Of the ChasselI school
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
II. II. TIME-TABLEs.
Passenger Trains ON M. R. R. B.
In effect December 20, 1895.

.Daily. tDaily except Sunday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-19
Passenger Trains on 4. & T. L. R.
In effect December %, 1896.

.Dailv. +Daily except Sunday.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-17
Concert at Cour, House.

On Friday evening, July 23rd, there
will be given concert in the court
house at Drulnmondtown, to secure
funds for the benefit of Sunday
school libraries of the Methodist and
Presbyterian Churches of this place.
This entertainment is under the
management of Misses Lillian Nelson
and Matte Coard, who have been so
fortunate as to secure for the occa-
sion the best local talent, besides the
services of we'll known singers from a
distance. The program will consist
of vocal solos, duets and trios, inter
spersed with several of the most
popular choruses, and with instru.
mental selections. This concert prom
Uses to be rich musical feast, so
varied as to satisfy all tastes, and the
public will find unusual pleasure in
attending.
Tickets on s;lle in advance at drug
store or may be procured at door.
Admission % cents, reserved seats 80
cents.
After concert, refreshments con-
sisting of ices and cakes will be served
on court house lawn, which will be
provided with suitable lights and
seats for the occasion. Public cor.
daily, invited to attend.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-17
pubiIc School Notices,

Organization of our Summer Nor
nal schools is as follows:
Fol white teachers:-Radford,
from June 30 to July 97th; Irvington-
from June 29th to July 9th;
Observation-Disclosures June 2Sth to
July 23d.
For colored teachers:-Hampton
from June goth to July 9th; Peters
burg-from June 18th to July 10TH
For full particulars see the June
number of the Virginia School Jour
nal. Also read carefully the "Ten
reasons why teachers should attend
the Normals.n
Teachers examinations will be
held for white teachers, Tuesday,
August 3D., and Wednesday, August
4th, at Keller and Bloxom; for color
ed teachers, Thursday, August 9TH,
and Fri day, August 9th, at Keller.
Examinations will begin promptly
at o'clock.
Applicants will please bring paper,
pen and ink.
All teachers holding first grade GER
tificates which have expired, are ex-
cused from this examination and
will please send me their certificates
for renewal.
Applicants for schools will please
file written application with one Or
more of the clerks of the district
school boards on or before August
goth. A directory of school officials
and teachers will be furnished to any
one desiring same, by request with
postage stamp enclosed.
The county school board will hold
its next annual meeting at the court
house on the I'd day of August
promptly at 10 o'clock, a. III. A full
attendance is needed and desired.
J. E. MAPP,
Superintendent of Schools.
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Aeeomac Association.

Parties intending to 60 to Accomac
Association, to be held at Chinco-
league Island, August 18th, can go
via Wisharts Point on steamer.
Parties coming from across the bay
on midnight train should stop over
at Hallwood and spend the night.
Arrangements will be made TO con.
vey them over to Wisharts Point
where they will take steamer and
arrive at Chincoteague $3.50 a. III.
Persons coming up on noon tram,
Tuesday and Wednesday, will stop at
Bloomtown where they will be con-
veyed to Wisharts Point; steamer
leaving those days at 2 o'clock, ar
irving at Chincoteague about p. III.
Steamer will leave Wisharts Point
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
$50 a. m., and return every afternoon
at 5 p. III.
Arrangements will be made to take
care of teams at the Point. Anyone
coming on Tuesday, either ON noon
or midnight train will please notify
me.
Fare from Hallwood to Chinco-
league Island, $1.OO; fare from Bloom,
town to Chincoteague Island, 75c.,
fare from Wisharts Point to Chinco-
teague Island, 25 cents.
w. H. MILES,
Atlantic, Va.
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PtcnIcs.

The NJ. E. Sunday School will hold
a picnic at savageville, July 2Sth.
Refreshments in abundance. Public
invited.
There will be an old fashioned fish
fry in Upshur's Neck, Tuesday, July
Goth. Musical entertainment in the
afternoon. An interesting speaker
has been secured for the occasion.
The Sunday schools of Accomac
Circuit NJ. P, Church, viz, Leemont,
Grant Memorial and Hunting Greek,
will picnic on Half Moon Island, July
23d. Boats will leave the most con
venient landings in time to reach the
island SO dinner may be served.
There will be boats going and return
ing during the day to suit the con;
venience of everybody. Ice cream
confectioneries and fruits will be for
sale, with other things too numerous
to mention. The proceeds will be
used for the benefit of the circuit.
The public cordially invited.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-17
Very respectfully,
Real Estate for Sale.

U. B. Quinby, trustee, will sell at
public auction at Onancock, on Sat
urday, August 2lst, house and lot Of
Robert Il. Lewis and wife, situated IN
that town. For full particulars see
posters.
The real estate of Robert LeCato
and wife, near Locustmont, will be
sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder, on the premises, on Saturday,
July oath, 1897, at o'clock p. ~, by
John II. Mock, trustee.
The valuable real estate OF Isaac
D. Robbins and wife situated near
Marionville, northampton, will be
sold ut public auction by l.. Floyd
Mock, trustee, Saturday, July 18th,
3 p. III. For further particulars see
posters and advertisement in this
paper.
The valuable real estate of DIR.
John w. NJ. Hopkins, consisting OF
3333.45 acres is offered for sale at
private contract. The same will be
sold as a whole, or in parcels to suit
the purchaser and on reasonable
terms. This land is beautifully 10
Gated on Nandua Creek, within two
miles of Harborton, and the site, re-
sources and quality of the lands are
not surpassed by any on the Eastern
Shore of Virginia. For terms, Sc,
see or address l.. Floyd Mock, Ac-
comac G. H., Va.
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Only.

Capt. John Rogers received a large
invoice of coal last week.
The name of e. Ct. Fox's new hotel
will be the Accomacll House.
l.. j. Savage returned home last
week from a visit to Northern cities.
Onions have been shipped from
our station in very large quantities
this season.
Mr.. Edward Bradford, a worthy
citizen, died at Melfa, July 10th, aged
IS He was buried at the Goiligon
place.
Mr.. Solomon Hargis dug 205 bar
rels of salable potatoes from q
barrels, and not 6. as reported
last week.
Ezekiel Anderson was the first to
ship two barrels of Golden Yellow
sweet potatoes from Only Station, on
last Tuesday.
Mrs. Lilly Nelson, of Baltimore,
and Miss Eva Groten, recently of
Georgia, has been visiting Miss Sadie
d. Savage this week.
DR.. John w. Keilam, Capt. John
Rogers, Il o. Watson, L. c. kellam,
made trip to Temperanceville and
Chincoteague Island this week.
Rumor has it, that one of our most
popular young gentleman bachelors
is getting tired of single blessedness
and contemplates taking wife.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1897-07-17
NEIGHB0RHOOD NOTES.
ChiI,cotenEue.

Miss Blanche Parks, of Baltimore,
is visiting the Misses Kiracofe.
Steamer Chincoteague left Tues
day for Wilmington, to undergo
thorough overhauling and repairing.
Mrs. John Pruitt, proprietress of
Eagle hotel, Georgetown, Del, is the
guest of Capt. George c. Burch and
family.
Mr.. Crabtree, owner of steamer
1902, of Hampton Roads, bound to
New York, together with family.
spent the week here.
Mr.. Oliver D. Collins, of Snow Hill,
is running the Boatmen's Bank, the
cashier, Mr.. H. G. Jones, being on
the sick list this week.
The Beulah Baptists are repainting
and recarpeting their church and are
also holding u woods meeting, at
which there were four penitents Sun
day night.
Miss Salie Brimer, of Snow Hill, is
visiting her sister, Miss Ella; Mrs.
Sallie Conkling and son, of Phila
delphia, are spending the summer
here with her husband; Robert Cliff
ton and George Walman, of FELTON,,
Del, are guests of DR., R. w. White,
and the mother and sister of Cashier
H. c. Jones, are in attendance upon
him, now sick, at the Atlantic hotel.
Arrivals at Atlantic hotel this week:
Z. C. Hanna, j. P. Hudson, Phila.;
L. w. and S. NJ. Wickers, Atlanta,
Ga; G. NJ. Webb, N. c.; E. 5. David
son, Milford, Del; Calvin Long, Po-
comoke City; Charles Only, Snow
Hill; c. E. West and wife, Frankford,
Del; S. w. Matthews, Misses Annie,
Vivian and Eunice Matthews, Mrs.
Halle Mock, F. E. Hudson, Accomac.
Monday was an exciting day here.
Batteaux D. ]. Wheaton, S. J. Mum
ford, Jr., owner, and Il. H. Nelson,
VIM. Jeffries, owner, sailed race
from Atlantic hotel wharf to Frank
lin City and return, for a purse OF
$50, and dispute was thereby set
tied which has been going on, as TO
which was the champion. ever since
last summer when in a race between
them, the Nelson carried off her mast
and the Wheaton was the winner. a
considerable sum of money changed
hands on the result. The race this
time was decided in favor OF the Mel
son by minutes.