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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
Shortage of Logs.

w. S. Prickett, prominent lum-
herman of Houghton county, has
just returned from trip through
Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota.
In Duluth, ST. Paul, Saltwater and
Winona, he was informed by men
in position to know that without
heavy rains at least $50, 900, 900 feet
of logs will be hung up on streams
tributary to Duluth, and that at
least IS, 900, 600 feet will be hung up
on the St. Croix river, one of the
tributaries of the Mississippi. To
this 225, 900, 900 must be added the
loss Of lumber and mill capacity by
the recent Ottawa fire, amounting
to about 400, coo, 600 feet, or total
of some 700, 900, 900 feet, which does
not take into consideration the
shortage liable to occur at numer-
Gus small mill points throughout
upper Michigan, Northern, Wiscon
sin and Minnesota. The addition Of
these will produce total shortage
of not less than 700, 600, 600 feet Of
lumber into the total lumber crop Of
the northwest for the season Of
1900. Iron River Reporter.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
Additional Baraga News

Charles ], Boyle made..a trip to
Houghton Thursday.
M. l.. Thorscn, of Milwaukee, was
calling on the trade Friday.
Miss Rose McCauley, of Newton
vile, is the guest of Baraga friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Nestcr expect to
leave for Chicago Sunday.
G. w. Butterfeld and family
were in from their homestead Fri
day.
Arthur Mitchell, a contractor on
the new railroad, was in from Laird
Friday
Lawyer Ell. Mapes, of Marquette,
transacted business in town this
week.
Tom Nichols, deputy sheriff from
Laird, was in Baraga the fore part
of the week.
w. Pohlman and A. ]. Perrin, of
Marquette, were up on business the
latter part of the week.
Hon. O. w. Robinson, of Chassell,
was here on business several days
this week.
Miss Hattie Wunderlich left Tues
day for Detroit, where she expects
to reside.
Rev. ]. Fl, DcLacy was at Hough-
ton several days this week, taking
his organizations.
Funkc's mill was closed down
Thursday, awaiting the arrival of
new saws.
Mrs. NJ. Mcintosh was confined to
her home the fore part of the week,
by illness.
Rev. Olandcr, of Calumet. con-
Quoted services at the Finnish
church last Sunday.
A social dance took place at
Grandville Hall last night and was
much enjoyed by those present.
Jerry Real, NJ Sullivan, Thos.
Nugent, and VIM. Sanderson con
stituted fishing party which
went out Wednesday.
The Misses Ina and Mamie Schultz
left on the. excursion Wednesday
for Saginaw, their former home,
where they will visit friends.
A new postoffice will be established
at the new quarry Of the Superior
Red Sandstone company in Baraga
township, near Newtonville. The
new Office will be located out at the
place where the quarry track leaves
the main line of the Duluth, South
Shore Il Atlantic, and will probably
be known as Superior. Martin
Erickson, one of the most competent
employees of the new quarry com
pany, will in all probability be the
first postmaster OF the new Office. =
Gazette.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
ANY For You?

Following is the list Of unclaimed
mail remaining in the postoflice at
Baraga, Mich, for the month ending
May 81 1900: A. ]. Brown, j. w.
Burns, Leonard Brackenbury, Jos.
Bates, JOS. FlOvac, Orvie Horton,
Fred Jacques, John Johnson,
Aleksanter Kujansun, John Merritt,
WIN. +. Moore, N. Y. Peterson, A..
Sampson, John l.. Smith, Lars E.
Vanvig, Kali Wulli.
Persons claiming the above mail
will please say advertised, and
give date Of this list.
Mrs. VI. MCINTosH, p. NJ.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
David Wards Will.

The will Of the late David Ward
has been filed in the probate court
at Pontiac. The entire estate, valued
at over SIS, 900, 600, is left to the
widow, children and grandchildren.
No public requests of any nature
are made. 1t is understood to be a
very fair distribution, and all the
legatees are reported to be well
satisfied.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
First pub. June o; last Aug. II, 1909
Timber Land, Act June 3, iS7S.--NOlicc 70
Publication.
United states Land Office, Marquette, Mich,
Juno 9TH, 1900.

United states Land Office, Marquette, Mich,
June Ith, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands In the states of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended To all the public land states by act
OF August T. 1892, John b. Belanger, of L'Anse,
county of Baraga, state of Michigan. has this
day tied in this office his sworn statement No.
if6, for the purchase of the w u of NE 4 of
section No. "a, In township No. 40 y, range No.
- W, and will offer proof to show that the
land sought il more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and To
establish his claim To said land before the
Register and Receiver of this office Al Mar.
quette, Mich, on Saturday, the 18th day of
August, 1900.
lie names as witnesses: George Desgannier,
Joseph Chapue, Joseph Bouche, Eugene Coffee,
all of L'Anse Mich.
Any aud all persons claiming adversely the
abovc-described lands are requested 10 file
their claims in this office on or before said
18th day of August. 1900,
THOMAS ScADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
First pub. June2, last July Z, 1900.
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior,
United States Land Office.
Marquette, Michigan, May -, 1870

sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by Samuel III. McDowelL
contestant, against Homestead Entry No.
70g5, made May 10, 1893 for the + - of SW a
and = y of NV = of section q, township 80
north, of range 81, west, by Andrew NJ. Jacob
son, contestee, in which IL is alleged that the
said entryman has wholly abandoned said
land and changed his residence therefrom for
more than three years since making said
entry and next prior TO the date herein; that
said tract is not settled upon, improved or
cultivated by said party as required by law
that said entryman has not resided upon. inn
proved or cultivated said land for period of
live years as required by law; that entrymaus
absence from said land was not due to his
enlistment in the military or naval service OF
the United states.
Said parties are hereby notified TO appear,
respond and Offer evidence touching said al
legation ut 10 O'Clock n. m on July II, 1900, be.
fore Donald Grant, Notary Public, at Laird,
Houghton county, Michigan, and that final
hearing will be held Mt 10 o'clock "a IN. ON July
10, 1900 before the Register and Receiver 1T
the United States Land Office in Marquette
Michigan.
The said contestant having in n proper n III
davit, filed May p, 1900 set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice cannot be made, II is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
THOMAS SCADDEN, Register.
JOHN JONES, Receiver.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
COUNTY OFFICERS.

ALBEIT r. SrREETER, Circuit Judge Calumet.
HESRY GIRARD, sheriff, L'Anse,
PHILIP X. MCKERsAs, Prosecuting Attorney
L'Anse. ,, -
e. l.. STONE, Judge Of Probate, Baraga.
G. o. BEEHLER, County Clerk and Register
of Deeds l. Arse.
WILLIAM II. MESGE, Treasurer, L'Anse.
JAMES MokERcHER, County surveyor, spur
Mountain.
H. ]. SEtPERT and J. o. MCKERSAN, L'Anse,
and f. w. ScnwALa, Baraga, Poor Commits
sioners.
, CoRIDoS JOHNSTON, Coroner, EAnse.
PATRICK CULLIsEY, County Game and FISH
Warden, L'Anse. .s
-... SUPERVISORS.
CHARLES ii. ANDERSON, Arvon Township,
PETER GIRARD, Baraga Township.
ARTHUR BOUsHER CovinRtOn Township p. -.
ALEXANDER q. SHIELDS. EAnse Township.
JOSEPH RYAN, Spur Township.
BOARD OF SCHOOL EXAMINERS.
NJ: J. McKANSA, County School Commission
err, Baraga. Et
Miss X. A. CURRY, L'Anse.
MISS IL. O'CoSNOR, l. Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
First pub June Q, last July IA, 1900.
Notice for Publication.
Department OF the Interior,
Land Office at Marquette, Michigan,
June 3. 1900.

Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his Intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF the Circuit Court of Baraga county,
at L'Anse, Michigan, on July -, 1900 viz
Homestead application No. 1887. John d.
Rowland, for the southwest quarter Sec 49,
T5f N, R30W.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: John r. Thomas, Patrick
Brogan, Joseph Bushe, Daniel Denomie, all
of L'Anse, Mich.
THOMAS ScADDES, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
First pub, Nay 5, last July 2, 1900.
Timber Land, Act June 8, lS7S.--NOtice for
Publication.
Publication.
United States Land Office, Marquette, Mich,
Nav Ist 1900.

United States Land Office, Marquette, Mich,
Nav lst 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled AN act for the sale of
timber lands in the states of California, Ore.
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states by act of
August 4, 1892, Hattie Chappell, of Marquette,
county of Marquette, state of Michigan, has
this day filed in this Office her sworn state
ment No. 1ls, for the purchase of the W "a of
y + a and y w 4 OF = a of Section
No. Z, in township No ~, N, range No.
~, ", and will offer proof to show that the
land sought Is more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, aud TO
establish her claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this Office at Mar
quette. Mich, on Monday, the 10th day of
July, 1900 .-
she names as witnesses; Alexander
Nadeau. of Ishpeming, Mich; william Pene.
gor. of Rockland, Mich. George Penegor, of
Rockland, Mich; Inez shepard, of Greenland,
Mich. .... ."
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said
10Th day of July. 1900
THOMAS SCADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
First pub may 90 last June %, 1900.
Stockholders Meeting AnSs Furaast
Company.

Notice Is hereby given that a special meet
ing of the stockholders of the L'Ause Furnace
Company will be held ut the law Office of p. r.
MeKernan, in the village of L'Anse, Michigan,
on Tuesday, the 10Th day Of June, 1900, ut
O'Clock in the afternoon, for the election of
directors and voting on the question of author.
izing the sale and disposal of all the real
estate OF said corporation, and the transac-
ton of all other business that may properly
come before said meeting.
Dated LAnsc, Michigan, May -, 1900
JAMES b. SMITH,
Secretary and Treasurer
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
Official Paper Of Baraga County
NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS.

The date opposite each Subscribers name In
the printed address on each paper Indicates
the time To which she subscription IL paid. by
observing this subscriber may know nj all
times Just how his subscription account
stands, and in case any error ~ made IN CIV
ing credit for the payment of money on sub
scription IL IL the duty OF the subscriber to
notify this Office without unnecessary delay.
Usually the publisher continues sending the
paper until IL Il ordered discontinued, whether
the subscription has expired or not. IL "a sub
scriber desires IL discontinued he should so
notify this office, and pay up arrearages II
there be any.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
First pub. May L., last June 10, 1900,
Notice Tor Publication.
Department OF the Interior,
Land Office at Marquette, Michigan,
May 9. 1890.

Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settlers have filed notice of their in
tention to make final proof in support of their
claims, and that said proof will he made be
fore the Clerk of the Circuit Court Of Houghton
county, at Houghton, Mich, on July =, 19O0viz:
Homestead application No. $50, Andrew
Nileksea, for the W :. of Sc 4 and Sc "A of
Sc 4 sec 81, T ~ y, II "a w.
Also Mikka Kemppainen, homestead appl.
cation No. 11S7, for the L a of NE n SW a of
NE u and NE a of Sc :, see 81, T 81, II 81 W.
They name the following witnesses to prove
their continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion of said land, viz: Mikka kemppainen, of
Hancock, Mich. John Maliniemi of Chassell
Mich; Andrew Nilleksela, of Hancock, Melt (;
Jeremias Pitersan, of Chassell Mich; Otto
W. Parsanen, of Hancock, Mich.
THOMAS SCADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
FIRST pub. may 10, last July 81, 1900.
Timber Land, Act June 3, lS7S.--Notice 70
Publication.
United States Land Office Marquette, Mich,
May II, 1900.


May II, 1900.
Notice IL hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act OF Congress of
June 3, 1879, entitled can act for the sale OF
timber lands In the states of California, Oh e.
gon Nevada, and Washington territory" as
extended To all the Public Land States by act
OF August 4. 1892 John Peterson, OF Baraga,
county of Baraga, state OF Michigan, has this
day filed in this Office his sworn statement No.
1877. for the purchase of the 4 of SW Il Of
section No. %, In township No. 81 N, range No.
20 W, and will offer proof to show that the land
sought IL more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to estab-
lsh his claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver of this Office Mt Marquette, Mich :,
on Monday, the 23rd day of July, 1900.
He names as witnesses: John Harry. OF
Baraga, Mich; Ole knott, of Baraga, Mich;
Oliver Torbianson, of Pequaming, Mich:
Axel johnson. of Baraga, Mich.
Any aud all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said
23rd day of July, 1900.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
Firsl pogb. May II ash June To-
Notice Tor Publication.
Department of the Interior.
Land Office at Marquette. Mich.
NAV = IADO

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
aud that said proof will be made before the
Clerk Of the Circuit Court of Houghton county,
at Houghion, Mich, on July > 1900, viz:
Homestead application No. sUs7. John Moran,
for the W ~ Of SW y and NE \ of SW u see %,
T5l y. X SSW.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
HIS continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz: Matthias Weis, of Laird,
Mich. John Bartrand, of Laird. Mich; Joseph
Lafave, OF Baraga, Mich; Ovid Goodroe, of
L'Anse, Mich.
Thomas SoADDES. Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09

Sheriii'S Sale.

BY virtue Of writ of teri facias, issued out
of and under the seal of the circuit court for
the county of Baraga and state of Michigan,
to me directed and delivered, in favor of
Charles p. Blankenhorn. against the goods
and chattels. lands and tenements of Samuel
Anderson, l did, on the 2sth day of March, A.
d. 1900, levy upon and take all the right. title
and interest of said samuel Anderson. in and
to the following described real estate, situated
in the county of Baraga aud state of Michi-
gan, to-wt All that certain piece and parcel
of land situated in the township of Baraga,
county of Baraga and state of Michigan,
known aIni described as the northwest quart
err of section thirty-one CD, in township fifty-
one (5D, north of range thirty-four go, west,
all of which ] shall expose for sale at public
auction, to the highest bidder, as the law
directs at the front door of the Court House,
In the village of L'Anse chat being the build
ing in which the circuit court for said county
of Baraga, state of Michigan, Is heidi, on
Wednesday, the eth day of June, A. D., 1900,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
HENRY GIRARD,
Sheriff of Baraga County, Mich.
PHILIP r. MCKERNAN,
Attorney for Plaintiff
L'Anse. Michigan.
Dated May 10, 1900.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
First pub. Junc 0, last Aug. II, 1900.
Timber Land, Act June 3, lS7S.-- Notice 6
~ Publication.
United States Land Ofiice,
Marquette, Mich,
June d, 1900.


Marquette, Mich,
June q, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled, "An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the states of California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states by act
OF Aug. 4. 1892, John ID. Mangum, of Marquette,
county OF Marquette, state of Michigan, has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No. l47 for the purchase OF the NE a of NE u,
of section No 81, In township No. ~ N, range
No. 33 w. and will offer proof to show that the
land sought IL more valuable for its timber
stone than for agricultural purposes, and To
establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this Office at Mar
quette, Mich, on Tuesday, the 18th day of
August 1900
lie names as witnesses: Peter Boyer,
William Rivers, John Olin, of Marquette, Mich
Patrick Cannon, OF Rockand, Mich.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims In this Office on or before said 18th
day of August, 1900.
THOMAS sCADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
First pub. may 20; last June 30, 1900.
Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Marquette, Mich
May 10, 1900.

Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF the Circuit Court of Baraga county,
ut L'Anse, Michigan, on July Z, 1900, viz:
Homestead application No. TI7O William
Barnett, for the SW Il section II, twp 81 north,
OF range 30 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz Thomas Larkham, Axel
Rylander, Henry Johnson, Peter REIN, all of
Skanee, Michigan.
THOMAS sCADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
Assaulted and Robbed.

Last week party OF five men
hailing from Duluth started from
Baraga for Laird, to secure work
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Marquette, Michigan.
MAY 5. 1900,


May 5, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Houghton county
at Houghton, Mich, on June 20, 1900. viz
Homestead application No. 89f5, William
Thomas, for the SW u section %, twp 81 N,
35W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva.
tion of said land, viz: Matthias Weis, John
Bartrand, Peter Sands, John Mayo, all Of
' THOMAS sCADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09
First pub. May 5; last June 8, 1900.
Notice for Publication.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Marquette, Michigan,
May >, 1900.

Land Office at Marquette, Michigan,
May >, 1900.
Notice il hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Baraga county,
at L'Anse, Mich, on June 18th, 1900, viz
Homestead application No. 79lI, Joseph
Lafave, for the w a of SIC a and NE Il of
S w "A, sec 30, twp 81 n, X w.
He names the following witnesses To prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Charles Rambaut, of
EAnse. Mich John Cochran. Peter King
Louis Merchand, of Baraga, Mich.
THOMAS SCADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1900-06-09

Hancock is considering putting
down some asphalt pavements.
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Nov 14CharlesC Car
rol last surviving signsr Of declaration sa O. Of
Nov. 19-Convention at Columbus. s. c..
adopted resolutions declaring tariff acts
null and void. ,s,,
March 16-South Carolina repealed nullifi-
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ganized in Philadelphia.
1884.
Dec President in annual message an
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Dec. 2S-Seminole Indian war began.
Thomas Davenport. of Braddon. Vt, built
first electric railway motor at Spring
1886.
March 2Texas declared its independence.
May H-Mexico acknowledged indepen-
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June 2S-Ex- President James Madison died
at Montpelier, VT. aged IS.
Nov. S-Thirteenth presidential election.
Martin Van Buren, elected president with
76l, $40 popular and 10 electoral votes,
against 70 electoral votes for his nearest
competitor. William Henry Harrison.
president chosen because of lack Of ma
jority OF electoral votes. Senate chose
Richard NJ Johnson
Jan. 6-Michigan admitted to the union.
May 1O-All banks in New York city sus-
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''"' ' 1888.
May 1o-Banks in New York resumed
specie payment. 1000
Oct. 1O-United States bank suspended.
causing financial panic.
1910.
Jan. 1s-Lieut. Wilkes discovered Antarctic
continent
June-Fifth census taken. Population. H.
Nov. 1o-Fourteenth presidential election.
ioyyo III a ricO
torai and i,275,oi7 popular votes. and nd Mar Mar
tin Van Buren, 60 electoral and 1, los. 7O2
popular votes.
April 4-President Harrison died, aged 6.
July 6-Act to distribute money from sales
of public lands among the states passed.
Aug. A-End Of Indian war in Florida pro-
claimed.
Aug. 20-Ashburton reaty. settling Maine
bo9nSary dispute ,a between United States
Oct. 1S-First submarine cable laid by Prof
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1914.
May 27-First telegram sent over a land
line from Washington to Baltimore
Nov. 12-Fifteenth presidential, election
James K. Polk received 40 electoral and
1,335. S34 popular votes. Henry Clay re-
cetved 1O0 electoral and 1.297 .03S popular
votes.
1915.
following first Monday in November ma
Feb. zs.Tsxas annexed by Joint resolution.
June s-Ex-President Andrew Jackson
Dec. asSTexas admitted to the union as a
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April 2&EHostilities hetveen Adaxioo ana
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1925.
Feb. e-House of representatives voted for
president, each state having one vote.
John Quinet Adams received 13, Andrew
Jackson &. and William Crawford.
Oct. 2eErie canal opened from Buffalo to
: Albany.
July 4-Ex-Presidents John Adams, Quin-
cy; Mass. and Thomas Jefferson. Month
First railroad in the United States began
operations. 1t extended from Quincy.
Mass, to the Neponset river and was
operated by horse power.
1923.
Nov. 11-Eleventh presidential election.
Andrew Jackson received 65S. 028 popular
and ITS electoral votes: John Quincy Ad-
ans received 5l2.159 popular and SO cleo
toral votes.
Aug. 8-First railway locomotive operated
in America started at Honesdale. Pa.
1880.
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in congress on Foote resolution on public
lands announced notification doctrine.
Sept.-Anti-masonic party held the first
national political convention in United
States at Philadelphia.
1881.
Jan. 15-South Carolina railroad first pas
senger and freight railroad In United
States, opened for traffic.
July +Ex-President James Monroe died
In New York. aged 70.
July 26-First successful reaper. invention
Of Cyrus II. Mccormick. tested at Steele's
Tavern, Va.
March Black Hawk war begun