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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Crystal Fsils business Men Preparing for a
Great Exhibition in September.

Great Exhibition in September
Crystal Falls had no Fourth Of July
celebration, but from present indca-
tions, il will make up for tie lack OF
holiday jubilee with street lair that
will eclipse anything ever held upon the
Menom'1ee range. The gentlemen that
have the project n mind have not def
nitely outl' ned their plans yet AZ they
are in consultation with managers OF
such affairs in the lower peninsula 10
learn the best methods. attractions, etc.
The matter will come 10 focus next
week when "a mass meeting will be called
and an organization effected. 4 report
er for THr DIAMOND DRILL called upon
one of the promoters aud got a brief
outline OF what has been talked over So
FAR. II il proposed TO raise $l500.O0
for premiums, decorations, etc. The
assistance Of all the mining companies
will be sought and an arrangement made
whereby the men at all OF the mines will
be given a holiday during one day Of the
fair Excursion rates will be obtained
from all points on the Menominee range
and, il possible, special train run to
accommodate the visitors. "A mammoth
procession will be the feature oI the
lust day OF the lair, which by-the-way
is to he the principal day, in which
every business enterprise in the city, all
of the societies, the mining companies
and workmen Of the different mines will
be expected 10 take part. Several bands
will be hired 80 that there will be plenty
OF music for the occasion.
An Of the exhibits made by the differ
ent mercantile establishments of the
city will be in booths in front of the
stores, special permission being granted
10y the council for the use OF the side
walks during fair time. To interest the
farmers Of the county, an exhibit OF
stock and iarm products will be mr.
ranged forand prizes paid that will he
an inducement to the people throughout
this county to bring their stock and
products from n distance.
A program Of sports will he arranged,
the chieI attraction SO inr mentioned
being proposed tugoi-war between the
teams from the different mines about
this city and grand contest between
the mines Of this city and any mine or
mines on the Menominee range. A
challenge will be issued later by n team
picked ont from. the different mines here
to every mine oi the range and n prize
offered that will make il IN object for
some mine TO send team here.
When Crystal Falls undertakes n
thing Of this kind it is always "A winner
and we are ready 10 bank our pile on
the statement that the Crystal Falls
street fair will be what its promoters
claim for il, the best attraction ever
given by the people OF the Menominee
range. The lair will be held about the
18th OF September.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22

The Vermont State Dental Society held
its 23d annual meeting at Burlington
last week. The following new members
were elected: DR.. c. H. Kent OF Barre,
DR.. w. ]. Johnson of Burlington and DR..
d. G. Godfrey of Winooski. Several
papers of interest were read and an invi-
tation from DR.. 10. H. Linsley to visit
the meteorological laboratory was ac-
cepted. A banquet was served to $50
at the Van Ness Thursday evening. A
paper was read by DR.. Hattie II. Moon
of Saxton's River, who is the first lady
dentist who has had the honor of read
ing paper before the association.
The following officers were elected:
President, DR.. K. L. Cleaves, Montpelier;
LIST vice president, DR.. II. Turrill, Rut-
land; I'd vice president, DR.. c. W. Steele,
Barre; receiving secretary, DR.. Thomas
Mound, Rutland; corresponding secre-
tary, DR.. Grace L. Bosworth, Rutland,
DR.. Hattie A. Moon, Saxton's River, al
ternate; treasurer, DR.. w. H. Muusell,
Wells River; state prosecutor, DR.. G. w.
Hoffman, White River Junction; execu-
tive board, DR.. S. A. Taggart, Rurling-
ton, DR.. ]. A. Pearson, Barton, DR.. J..
Holmes Jackson. Burlington.
The following delegates to the Nation
al Dental convention to be held at Mag
ara Falls, Aug. Ia, 1899, were elected /:
Dr. P. M. Williams, Rutland, DR.. James
Lewis, Burlington, Or. F. r. Jewett,
Woodstock, DR.. c. F. Meacham. Ludlow,
DR.. Hattie A. Moon, Saxton River, Dr.. ].
A. Pearson, Barton, DR.. c. W. Steele,
Barre.
The society adjourned to meet at st;
Johnsbury on the third Wednesday OF
March, 1900.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
THE TOWNS AROUND.
GREENSBORO.

Mrs. Charles Simmons Of Stowe is Wis
it1ng her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin.
HIS. Tolman and wife were in Newport
last week.
J. A. Crane has gone to Hyde Park,
where he will continue in the employ of
C.S. Page.
The creamery paid its patrons 1917
cents for February butter.
Miss Matte Soule returned to her
home in Highgate last Saturday.
George Porter has been ON the sick list
for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Kaiser of Stowe are
at D. c. Melvin's for few weeks.
Mrs. M. J. Simpson and Miss Gertrude
visited George Howard and wife at
Craftsbury last week.
Mrs. J. A. Crane has gone to Drury
Goodrich's, East Hardwick, where she
will remain for few weeks.
Rev. J. w. Harris is in very poor health
and was unable to preach Sunday. He
hopes to take trip South soon for a
much-needed rest.
ement in Mrs. Hartson's house.
James Aston and wife will work for
Eben Richardson the coming season.
George Hussey has been quite sick for
week or more with the grip.
There was no preaching at the Congre-
gational church Sunday, the committee
being disappointed in their expected sup
ply for that day.
J. Fl. Stuart of West Barnet was in
town on business last Thursday.
u. Lindsay is sick with the prevailing
distemper.
Homer Hartshorn and wife have gone to
housekeeping in the rooms lately occu.
pied by L. S. Smith.
Mr.. Melvin has his large force of sugar
makers saving wood whenit is not sap
weather." which is most of the time
lately.
Martin McCue cut one hand slightly
some time ago, thinking little OF it at
the time. but is now having very seri-
Gus time in consequence of getting cold in
it.
George Taylor has bought of David
Wiley the old Taylor farm where he was
brought up and settled down to farming.
Nathan Whitelaw died Saturday morn
ing at John Richardson's. He was the
Oldest citizen Of the town, being nearly
81 years old and has been in feeble health
TOR a long time.
Erwin Olmstead is home from his work
at East Hardwick, suffering with his old
throat trouble.
The roads were badly drifted Monday
and this is altogether one of the worst
storms this winter.
A special town meeting is called next
Tuesday, the 2Sth, to elect LIST select.
man. ]. A. Mcdowell, who was elected
at the regular meeting and was not
present, refused to serve.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
GLOVER.

II. E. Clark and r. E. French are the
commissioners nJoseph Dwinell's estate.
The play given by the Glover Dramatic
club Thursday evening was we'll attend
ed.
There was reception Monday evening
at the residence Of J. F. Taylor. in honor
of the 18th anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Sargent.
Frank Drew is home from Portsmouth
on weeks vacation.
FIJI. Atherton of Waterbury was in
town last week.
Mrs. George Alger died March 9th,
after a very long illness with consump-
ton. She left husband and five chill
dren.
N. A. Norton and wife spent several
days last week in Newport.
Mrs. David Jones was in town last
week. She was for many years resi-
dent of the village and has many friends
in this place.
Glenn Cook is in the hospital at St.
Johnsbury having her eyes treated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
EAST BURKE.

Carl Frasier and wife have just return
ed from visit to Barton.
Alvah Las is moving into Mrs. NATL
da Badgers house.
Will Jenkins has hired out to Jeff
WEIGH for year and will move his family
to the Kilby farm.
Miss Ethel Amidon has been visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Jennie Cameron, and her
cousin, Bessie Amidon.
Mrs. A. G. Austin has been quite sick
the past week, but is better at present
writing.
Mrs. L. w. Colby is sick and confined
in bed.
r. H. Godding spent part of last
week at st. Johnsbury with his sister,
Mrs. r. T. Parker.
Miss Hattie Burpee has finished work.
ing for her brother at the Vile and
returned home.
Miss Mabel Austin is in Burlington.
The lumbermen have nearly all broke
camp.
Miss Josie Lander is spending couple
of weeks with relatives at st. Johnsbury
Several farmers about here are getting
ready for sugaring.
Mr.. Forbes, the new jeweler, has quite
trade.
Charles Rowland, who has been so
very sick, has entirely recovered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
Sick Women Advised to Seek
Advice of Mrs. Pinkham.

LETTER TO MRS. PINKHAM NO. o4S63l
81 had Inflammation and falling
of the womb, and Inflammation of
ovaries, and was in great pain. took
medicine prescribed by physician,
but it did me no good. At last heard
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and after using it faithfully I
am thankful to say 1 am we'll women.
I would advise all suffering women to
seek advice of Mrs. Pinkham."-MRs.
G. Il. CHAPPELL, GRANT PARK, ILL.
"For several years my health was
miserable. suffered the most dread
full pains, and was almost on the verge
of insanity. 1 consulted one of the
best physicians in New York, and he
pronounced my disease fbroid tumor,
advising an operation without delay,
saying that it was my only chance for
life. Other doctors prescribed strong
and violent medicine, and one said I
was incurable, another told me my
only salvation was galvanic batteries,
which 1 tried, but nothing relieved me.
One day a friend called and begged me
to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. began its use and took
several bottles. From the very first
bottle there was wonderful change
for the better. The tumor has disap-
peared entirely and my old spirits have
returned. heartily recommend your
medicine to all suffering women
MRS. VAN CLEFT, 416 SAUNDERS AVE-,
JERSEY CITY HEIGHTS, N. j.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
WEST BURKE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Allen OF St.
Johnsbury were the guests of ]. F. Rug
giles and F. T. Porter last week.
The Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs. Dick
erman Wednesday afternoon.
The D. of r. go to Barton Wednesday
evening to exemplify the work at the
district meeting.
The community was shocked and sad
dened by the news of the sudden death
of John Anger at Island Pond Saturday
morning. Death was caused by the
breaking of a quinsy sore. He was about
twenty-three yeers old and was the only
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Anger.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
SHEFFIELD.

David Word has returned from Boston
and Charleston, Mass, where he has
been on visit.
Mrs. Stanley Hunter has gone to
Bethlehem to visit her sister.
Alfred Gray is still confined to the
house.
Some Boston parties were in town last
week and bought four nice horses, and
still we have some left.
Abram Thomas has his sugar place
tapped, but we can't make sugar with
the mercury hiding 10 below zero.
A large number of friends of Moses
Brown and wife called at their home
last Wednesday to remind them of their
45th wedding anniversary. After fine
dinner the company broke up, but left as
friendly token nice parlor clock and
about SIS in cash.
James Dopp of Saranac, N. Y, has
bought the Alva Bradley place Of A. ].
Drown, and moved there with his family.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22

The busy man who needs rest can find
no place so pleasant to visit as the pine
woods region of North Carolina. There
one finds perfect rest in the newly built
up town of Southern Pines. N. c., and he
will find wide awake group of Northern
people who have found the climate par
ticularly healthy and pleasant during
the winter months. The healthfulness OF
Southern Pines and its immediate vicin-
ity is becoming widely known and physi-
clans all over the land are sending their
patients that way. For health, pleasure
and comfort it is in every way desirable.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
To Skeptlcal Asthmatlcs.

The truly marvellous cures OF Asthma
which have already been effected by DR..
Rudolph Schiffmann, certainly call for
notice. His preparation (Schiffmann's
Asthma Cure), not only gives instant
relief in the most stubborn and obstinate
cases, but positively cures, in proof OF
which hear what the Town Clerk at
S,avalier, N. D., Mr.. w. Sererus, says:
i was troubled with asthma for 20
years, about 8years ago started to use
your Asthma Cure, and have not had an
attack for six years."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
HARDWlCK.
Death of Mrs. Conant.

Mrs. Lyman Conant of this town died
March II at their home on West Hill
at the age of so years. She was a
daughter Of Finley Green, now resident
of Sherbrooke, P. Q. She was sick only
a short time. The funeral was held from
the residence, the interment being held at
the cemetery in the village.
Mrs. Conant leaves husband, two
children-a son % years OF age and
daughter about 16- and two brothers,
Finley T. and Thaddeus. She is survived
by both father and mother. Mr.. Conant
is Frustrated by this great bereavement
and has the sympathy of the whole COM
munity.
The ]. H. McLoud Co. has gone on to
the cash system. 1t is said that they can
require a smaller price for goods sold
under this rule.
The Bickford and Moore & Co.'s gran
lite manufacturing plant will be one OF
the most extensive plants of this kind in
the state when completed. The work of
constructing the plant is being rapidly
carried forward. This vast plant will be
equipped with all the modern machinery
for granite working. A huge travelling
derrick will be put in position in the shed
and this will move a stone OF any size to
any part of the plant with ease. The
Hardwick & Woodbury. railroad track
will run through the sheds, rendering the
facilities for transportation the very best.
The plant will be finished during next
month. A great many men will be EN-
Moved here ultimate
Tenements are being finished off in DR..
Fairman's house and Brush's new build
ing over LaClairs meat market. All avail
ableliving rooms in the village are taken.
Many more new tenements might be
rented. Several new houses will be built
the coming season.
ME-. Tucker will build two houses this
spring as also will w. W. Marshall and
H. Marsh. ..
The news of the marriage of Miss Fyler
is received here with interest. Miss Fyler
taught school here for several terms.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
First Aid to the Injured.

To prevent swelling and soreness from
bruises, sprains or strains, Henry &
Johnson's Arnica and Oil liniment should
be well rubbed in with the hand. Cuts,
burns or scalds, should be bound with
several thicknesses offanne and kept sat-
urated with the liniment. For pneumo-
MIA, apply the liniment on hot flannel to
the chest and between the shoulders, and
keep hot with fat-iron. 1t has been
known to cure the most violent attack
of pneumonia. Sold by all druggists and
money refunded.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
NORTH WALDEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ward ellis of Danville
visited relatives here Saturday.
Leon Amsden has finished his labors in
this vicinity and intends leaving the
state soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Jackson of St.
Johnsbury recently visited Mrs. Jackson S
father, Rev. ]. Thurston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Beals were called
to Stannard last Sunday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. VIM. Blair whose sudden
death Thursday by drowning was such a
shock to her family and the entire COM
munity.
Miss Annie Nicholson has returned to
Hardwick academy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For saleby Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22

Three Of the largest shipping ports in
the world are English towns-London,
liverpool and Hull. The remaining
three are Marseilles, New York and San
Francisco.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
"a Thrilling Nights Ride"

il the title of very interesting illustrated
story, which will be mailed free upon the
receipt of two cents postage, by
I. Z. Britain, 36S Washington street,
Boston, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
dASKILL.

The Ladies Aid will have a social and
box supper at Mrs. Frank Dexter's,
Thursday, March %. Ladies will bring
supper for two. All come and help make
this success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22

John Y. Stone of Glenwood, Ia, has an
apple orchard of 800 acres bearing 1873.
900 trees.
DR.. Nansen is building himself a han d.
some house, and it is believed that he
has decided not to go on any more
expeditions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
GREENSBORO BEND.
Death Of Mrs. Blair.

This community was shocked last Fri
day morning to learn that Mrs. William
Blair had been found dead in a water
barrel. Mr.. Blair had business at the
Bend and was away about an hour.
When he returned he found her with her
head and shoulders in the barrel Of
water, and beyond all human aid. She
leaves two own and two half sisters and
a host of friends to mourn her loss. The
funeral was held Sunday at the Metho-
dist church.
Mrs. Shaw of Morrisvile was in town
the last of the week to attend the funeral
of her sister, Mrs. Blair.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Chamberlin OF St.
Johnsbury were at home over Sunday.
Bert Burbank was in West Burke on
business last Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
q CHANGE FOR LIFE !!
Escape from Terrible Suffering.
WONDERFUL WORK.

The terrible which undegoes while escaping from
burning building terrible than that which thousands under
going suffer from weakness of the distinctly organs
There suffering useless as would be for
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Dr. R. c. Flower physician addition to other
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
IMPROVED VGOR TABLETS

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22

There are Wall Paper Handlers
but Lougee Bros. & Smythe are
doing this business in class all
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-03-22
THE CARPET ROOM

is the one busy place. This de-
partment has no equal In this
vicinity and a visit to us will re-
veal the grandest collection of
we'll selected floor coverings
ever offered in this town =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-05
CArSlZE0 IN THE BAY.
Lake and kohhup Thrown From Their Boat and
Nanowly Escaped Drowning.

A species of whlrlwind from the west
ward passed over Narragansett bay,
near Wexford, yesterday afternoon,
capsizing the fishing smack Lucy Lake.
from which Isaac Lake and Daniel
Northup narrowly escaped with their
lives. Another smack below, off Palm
Beach, had her forward stays carried
away.
Messrs. Lake and Northup had sail
ed over to COnanicut to try their traps
and started TO return. having in tow
a 16-foot skiff and four or five traps.
They had just passed Goose Rock when
the whlrlwind struck them. The main
sheet fouled and the smack capsized
instantly. Lake ran forward as the
boat was going over AMI Northrup div
ed overheard at the same moment and
cut the painter by which the skin was
fastened. Northruf succeeded in get
ting into the skiff and pulled around
forward to where Lake was entanglei
in the rigging of the capsized vessel.
The smack did not sink on account of
the air In her cabin, and Lake was TAX
en- off In the skiff without difficulty La
ter the smack was hauled ashore and
rightei and she was brought into
Wickford at about o'clock last even-
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-05
AGAIN AT BRISTOL.


c. Oliver Iselin was visitor at Bris-
tol yesterday. the third time this week.
lie was accompanied by Mrs. Iselin and
a friend. The party arrived at 1915.
and Mrs. lseiin left for Providence a
little later. Mr.. Iselin and his friend.
however did not leave until S:l5. spend
ing all the time in the shops Of the
Herreshoffs inspecting Columbia. and
also out on the pier. where the Defend
er Is hauled alongside. The Columbia
is nearly all covered with bronze plat
ing.
y The steam yacht Augusta left yester-
day for New York having in tow the 2l-
footer Schwanhild the Second. She is
an improved fin-keeler. mahogany hull.
and is to be put on board steamship
at New York for shipment TO Germany.
The Defenders Grew busy working
on the spars in the south pier. and also
scraping the paint OF the topsldes of
the boat. while others are engaged in
painting the inside OF the cup winner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-05
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Court Washington. Foresters Of
America. held a successful May ball in
watchemoket Hall last evening. The
hall was very prettiy decorated for the
occasion. The committees were as fol-
lows. Committee OF Arrangements. Jo-
seph f. Murray, chairman: Garret
Walsh Louis Siverman, John McCar-
thy, Thomas erosion, treasurer; Hugh
G.. Mcclure, secretary; James Mullen;
floor director, William j. Monahan; as
sistants. Dennis Deasy, Garret Walsh:
aids. c. McAdams. Patrick Grady.
Michael Hickey, Patrick Goulding, j.
III. Harrington, Michael Moylan. John
Sullivan John Powers, John Heffer-
nan, ID. OConnor, J. j. Dwyer; recep-
ton committee, j. j. Coutauche, Ed
ward r. Hennigan. John Herman,
Michael Harrington, DIR. ]. B. McKen-
ma.
On Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday of next week be-
tween the hours OF s a. m. and 2 p. m.
the citizens of the Watchemoket fire
district will be given an opportunity to
call at the town hall and settle their
water bills.
Odd Fellows and Wa;chemoket Halls
were found open by the police last
night.