The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-02-01
MANSFIELD NOTES.


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Last wednesday morning Is ON record
here as the coolest day for the winter,
The thermometer registered 80 below
zero. And still some people are heard
to say Mansfield Is "hot place,
Peter Quinn who claims to own the
best piece Of horsefiesh in the township
is absent minded some times as this
will show. When about to spare hif
personal property tax he kicked most
horribly because the beast had been
assessed at the exorbitant sum of $50 90.
Some one evidently with the conyic-
tion that. 1.-THE only good dog is the
dead dog. has been feasting Mansfi-
elds canine population on choice bits OF
mutton favored with strychnine OF
some other aramotic spice with the re-
suit that this correspondent has receiv-
ed several obituary notices but must
decline 10 report them owing to the
limited space allotted him.
The kids band from the city Wis
ted our little burg on Sunday last
They made several efforts 20 tune np
but owing TO the prevalent freshness Of
the air were unable produce sound.
Come again. boys. and welcome. when
the weather is more agreeable
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Clark were treated
to very pleasant surprise party last
Monday. II was given in the nature of
farewell as they expect to leave for
Indiania Feb LIST. where Mr. Clark
will resume his former occupation. that
of farmer.
Will Clark brakeman at the new
shaft. was treated to two surprises
Monday evening. About O'Clock OF
the aforesaid evening Mr.. Broad master
mechanic. stepped into the enngine
house and informed Mr. Clark that his
services were no longer required. II
Will had been hit with dried cod fish
he could not have been mere surprised,
He asked Mr. Broad why he was
.'fired and was told ne would find out
later; sanother man would take his
place Will asked If he could have his
check Tom said yes in the morning"
Win, too thorongly dazed 30 know
which end he WAS standing. On picked
up his belonings which consisted Of
one pair OF old socks and took his
weary way home. Whenh he arrived
there he was treated 10 second sur
prise for he found bis domicile in
possession-of Jolly crowd of young
entirely at home Will hastened to take
off his digging" clothes and donrod
his store" suit A most enjoyable
evening was spent by all and it is
needless to say win found ont why he
was ''firel" Next week Mr. Clark
leaves for Indiana. his old home and
lho will cary with him the best wishes
Of his many friends in Mansfield
The foul act drama "a Noble Out
cast which is soon 10 be given in
Mansfield under the auspices Of Che
ladies' society is now in rehearsal and
the ladies' hope TO be able 70 present it
Washington's birthday. February 22nd,
Due notice md further particulars viii
be given at later date through the
colmns of this paper
Ed Noble i1o the prodigal son, has
returned lie says all the aide track
ing that was done TO him was done
when he went TO Isbpeming. Mans
field mustn't be such bad place
after all. for we notice, most Of the
boys who quit her for other fields
Of usefulness are glad to come back.
Mrs Thos Mellen spent few days
last week with friends in Florence.
Martin Johnson spent Sunday in
Mansfield He has a big gang Of men
AT work cutting timber near Florence.
He says be has plenty of work ahead Of
him for two months and half. We hope
Martin will make big stake this
winter.
Harry Morrison had quite time the
other day subduing AN insipient blaze
in the company's office. Harry smelt
smoke an grabbed the water pail and
crow bar. He forgot all about the fire
extingnsher hanging on the wall Har-
ry's presence of mind IL wonderful.
Gus Peterson pumpman who injured
his finger few weeks ago il spend
ing few days in Ishpeming Charlie
Forsman is filing his place during his
absenoc.
The Crystal Falls Cornet Band payed
Mansfield visit last Sunday. BOYS,
sou are all right you play like old vet
Grams We desire TO extend our cordial
thanks for the pleasure you gave us
Some day we may have brass band
of Our own and then we can return the
compliment.
We desire to correct q misstatement