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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-02-20
A TOWNS RAPID GROWTH.
Population Jumped from 600 ao Co..
900 as Result of Visit from
President Hayes and Party.

Mr.. George Clements, of Kansas
City, well-known knight of che
sample case, is responsible for the
following story, says the Baltimore
News:
Talk about the rapid growth of
cities, why, Neosho Falls, Kan, holds
the record. | think the town is still
on the map, but | won't be sure. At
any rate, | remember when the popu-
lation jumped in one day from 500 to
10000, and the next day jumped back
again. This was merely occasioned
by fair, and not a country fair at
that, but simply a little crossroads
celebration. 1t was just after Presi-
dent Hayes had been elected. He was
citizens of Neosho Falls secured
promise from him to attend their
fair. The town was fortunately on
the line of a railroad, with a service
of two trains a day, but when the
company learned of the presidents
proposed visit a gang of workmen at
once started to lay sidings. At least
uOZen were constructed AROUND the
little frame station, together with a
Y for the convenience of the engines.
When the great day arrived the pres
ident was at hand, with several mem
bers of his cabinet and a military es-
cort from Fort Riley. The railroad
company estimated that 10000 people
visited Neosho Falls that day, and /
dare say some of them are talking
about it yet. The next day the WIS.,
itors were all gone, for there were no
hotel accommodations and nothing
to feed them with. The gang of work,
men came back and tore up the sid
ings and the y, and the town again
resumed its normal placidity, just as
though nothing had happened"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-02-20
SOME COSTLY SMOKED MEATS.
Fine Hams and Hncon from Ireland
That Rival the Product of
Virginia,

"The costliest of all the smoked
meats" said dealer in such things,
according to the Chicago Inter Ocean,
ARE the fine hams and bacon that
come from Limerick, Irelan The
prices of these meats may vary slight
~ from time to time, the hams selling
usually, however, at from 33 to 35 cents
pound, and the bacon at 80 or 3S cents
pound.
These costly smoked meats are
made from fine hogs that are fed and
tended with scrupulous care. The cur
ing process is secret. The result Is
shown in meats of such quality and
flavor as to commend them most
highly.
"Of course, there are fine hams pro-
duced here. also, notably those of Vir-
ginia, the finest of which bring "a cents
n pound Included in the price of the
Limerick hams and bacon is a duty o.
five cents "A pound. If you were to add
that to the price Of the Virginia hams
you would raise the cost of them TO
20 cents, and adding further the cost
of transportation from Europe would
bring the Virginia hams pretty close
to those of Limerick in price; so that
in their original cost they are about
the same.
AS to which is the better ham, that
would be largely a matter Of taste.
The Irish ham is rich and juicy, the
Virginia is of n more delicate flavor"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1902-02-20
Cheap Railway Travel.

The Trans-Siberian railway gives
the cheapest rates in the world, II
is possible to buy an emigrant ticket.
covering 5000 miles, nearly three
weeks journey, for about three dol.
lars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04
An Evening of Music.

The piano recital given by the pupils
Of Miss Gertrude Whiting in the opera
house last Monday evening was vel
come surprise to those who attended
This was the first public recital given by
the pupils of Miss Whiting and therefore
the excellence of the program was unex-
pected to many. Each number was
roundly encored and willingI y responded
TO. These who assisted on the program
We're Mrs. Lillian Mccullough Pulfrey,
reader; Misses Sarah L. Ward and Ber.
tina W Stevens, and DR.. Geo. ). Brow
iug, vocal soloists, and Miss Edith Hen.
son, piano.
This recital closed the years work If
this class, and Miss Whiting will leave
soon for Ann Arbor where she will re.
main until September lst, when she will
return and resume her work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04
Business sill Increasing.
The Union Telephone Company's
Growing Every Day and the
Stockholders Pleased.
One of the Largest and Strongest
Companies in the State.

The Union Telephone company was
organized in March, 1899, with a capital
stock of s25. 900, the idea being to fur
nish an independent telephone service
in Gratiot county and vicinity. In May
of the same year, they purchased what
was known as the Ora tiot County Tele
phone company and the county of Mont.
calm being supplied with independent
! telephone service by the Montcalm Tele.
phone association, il was deemed advis.
able TO consolidate the two companies TO
facilitate the service.
In March, 1901, the National company
of ST. Johns and the Union were con.
solidated, making a very formidable
company for the central part Of the state
there being invested at that time, over
100000.
In May, 1901, it was deemed advisable
by the directors 70 strengthen It's eastern
borders, and so a consolidation with the
Owosso Telephone company vas effect
ed, with the result that the company
now has the best of situations 10 do bus.
mess IN, and an outlook 70 further ex-
tend It's lines in the eastern part of the
state.
In March, 1902, the stockholders voted
to increase the capital stock TO 800, 600,
for the purpose Of building additional
toll lines, leaving it TO the discretion of
the board when il should be issued
There is at this date 500, 900 authorized,
$3.50, ,000 of the amount being issued
The territory now occupied includes
everything inside the bound OF Har.
rison on the north; Saginaw and Bay
City on the east Lansing on the south ;
and Ionia, Greeuvll!e and Lakeview on
the west. In addition the company is
now building towards Pontiac from
Owosso, and Big Rapids from Edmore.
The company now owns exchanges IN
all the important towns in this territory
and toll stations in the balance, with
2,1S2 telephones in operation at this
date.
This company has never sold a dollar :
worth Of stock at less than 100 cents,
and no one has been the recipient Of
stock as a bonus or otherwise. There Is
no preferred stock and no bonded
Indebtedness, the total assets being
$291 .297 02 at the present time.
The regular semi. annual dividend of
four per cent was declared July LIST, and
the stockholders have each received their
checks from Secretary Bromley.
A new system Of systematizing the
work of the company las been inaugu-
rated, dividing the construction and re-
pair work, MIR, A. b. CLARK, formerly
chief operator for the Valley Telephone
Co. Of Saginaw and who had charge OF
all the toll lines of that company, being
placed at the head of the repair division
as wire chief, with headquarters at
Owosso.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04
ALMA, MICH. FRIDAY. JULY 4. 1902
A WEEK OF CARNIVAL.
Alma Has Secured a Merchant S
Carnival for This Month.
Biggest Week Ever in the History Of
the Town.
LARGEST FERRIS WHEEL

a representative OF the Robinson Car
nllal Co. was in Alma this week and
made the necessary arrangements for a
carnival week in this place, commencing
Monday, July q, and ending Saturday
July 26. This will be the largest amuse.
ment week ever IN the history Of the
town. Numerous free attractions Will
take place each day and excursions will
be run from every direction. This com
pany furnishes all the attractions and
guarantees al To be of strictly legiti-
mate nature, no gambling devices OF
any kind being allowed. The various
tents will be placed along the main
street, the largest Ferris wheel in ex-
istence being at one end, while at the
ether will be placed stand from which
one of their men will dive backwards
from a height Of % feet into a tank Of
water less than four feet deep. This
latter attra ton will take place twice
each day and will be free to everyone.
The Carnival company also furnishes
a band of music each day to play con-
tinuously during the week. The carni-
val is held in st. Johns the week pro
vious and following here will be in Bay
City. Further particulars will be given
next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04
DIR. T. 6. 0LP,
Successor 10 Or Purmortl
-=DENTIST-

Mouths which have been prev.
iously hard TO fit with Artificial
Teeth speciality.
Teeth extracted IN the new Pollask
without pain. Block
Telephone No. ~.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04

strels Billy Rice q Burt Shepard 8
Elegant" Minstrels, and with Col. j.
II. Haverly's European Mastodon'
Minstrels and McIntire u Heath's
Southern" Minstrels.
The program includes 20 people on
the stage: 20 ladies, 20 little girls, 10
boy sopranos, and 20 pominent men of
Alma as end men and comedians. The
orchestra has been engaged for the per.
formance and will be under the direct
ion of Mrs Num-.
This is to be high class performance,
Mr. Num- furnishing all costumes. The
price Of admission has been placed at
25, 30 and 90 cents, and the house should
be filed. Reserved seats will be placed
on sale at Sharrar q Mulholland's drug
store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04
THE PYTHIAN MINISTRELS.
Promise TO be a Big Spectacular Even,

The Pythian minstrel show 10 be put
on at the opera house next Thursday
and Friday nights. bids fair TO be the
best of the kind ever produced in Alma
The entertainment is under the auspices
of Fitz James Lodge No. %, and Edel-
weiss %. No 4, L. II X. of p and is
being personally conducted 10y Q. g
Num-, who has been engaged in the
minstrel business for years. Mr. Num-
was formerly director and writer with
Geo Wilson's Modern" Ministries
Haverly Cleveland Magnificent Min.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04
Sealed Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids will he received until
July 18th, 1902, for the construction of
a Village Hall in the village of Alma,
Michigan. according to plans and speci.
fications now on file in the clerks office
in said village. The Common Council
reserve the right to reject any 'and all
bids. A certified check of 3 per cent.
must accompany all bids.
w. w. KINcH, Village Clerk
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04

When you awake in the morning feel
ing like the END of misspent life, your
mouth full of fir and your soul full of re
grets. take Rocky Mountain Tea. There
is nothing like it. 30 cts, no more no less.
1916 | IN -Blvins Il Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04

Don't be persuaded into taking some'
thing said to be'just as goou" a. Madi'
son Medicine Co.'S Rocky Mountain Tea.
There is nothing like il. 30 cts, no more
no less. 1916 1 m-Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-07-04
Notice of Village Taxes.

Commencing Wednesday June 18th
1902 will be at the store Of Smith &
Glass Wednesday and Friday of each
week for the purpose Of collecting the
village taxes Of 1902.
GEO. f. WILSON
,2I8.4w Treasurer
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
eyv Greatest and Best Clothing Store 10 GET Satisfied

y VVEL1ZESI 1V(I DESE OEOEEIITg .OIOVE Y
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In neat Stripes any style, and plain colors; any
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: we'll imported goods These American
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19

GENUINE READING TROUsERS-For S1.5O a pair
that is enough said-everybody knows they are
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we kn0S G~s hsys any size $3.50
OUR ELEGANT VELVET. VESTS-The latest crea
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19

u Vice CNT7S777z0S gu" TVS IS We Z
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19
SaVeH Bays Cz0tAes. You W/IN Make a
Mistake Ia O1HnZ00k These Offers.

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Wegby double strength
hands perfect in shown by most stores at $3.50
GENUINE WOOL fieze REFERS
hncha to H. stylish all WOOL entirely
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Thibets
well plaids; Ok M
p) OO
$500 YEsTEE sUTsA big quantity them in smooth cloths
We earnestly these and d IN
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materials colors cassimeres; S0
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choice
2PECE DRESS Worsteds French
fashionable worth choice
Saturday ~
knee patent bands
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-19

THE BANNOCKBURN, black and white, famous
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The daily sentinel., 1902-08-06
Convicts Use Dynamite.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 6. Armed With
dynamite to blow his way out Of prison,
Gus Hyatt, the train robber and desper-
ado, last night led desperate band OF
sixteen convicts to liberty from the Ten
nessee pen. Fifteen Of the escaping
party got entirely clear OF the premises,
but one, Ed Carney, a safe blower sent
up from Nashville, paid the penalty Of
death in the bold undertaking.
Joe Loss and James Work we're traced
down by bloodhounds and captured, but
the rest OF the prisoners had gone 80 lar
out Of bounds by midnight that 10 trace
OF them could be had. The prisoners
were evidently furnished the dynamite
from the outside and used it in blowing
out an or ening in the main wing OF the
prison. Hyatt stood of the inside guard
with brace Of revolvers which had also
been furnished him from the outside,
while the men preceded him to liberty.
The dynamite was laid by Doe, the
Manchester train robber, and he made
good his escape.
Six OF the prisoners that got away were
government convicts and the others were
state convicts. Posses with bloodhounds
are in pursuit
The daily sentinel., 1902-08-06
Library Board Meets.

There was meeting OF the board OF
directors of the Carnegie library last
night. The resignation of Mrs. B. F.
Jay was received; also that Of Mrs. w. B.
Stanley.
In placs of Mrs. Jay Mrs. Vida Wal
lace was elected member of the board
in place Of Mrs. Stanley Mrs. Emma
Wadsworth Mrs. Wallace was elected
secretary and Mrs. Wadsworth treaeur-
er OF the board.
1t WAS unanimously decided that the
last installment of money received from
Andrew Carnegie OF the special $4,000
Appropriated, amounting to S70O, should
be spent in the purchase OF books. The
book COMMITTEES OF the board was or.
dered to make such purchases.
With the amount appropriated for
books this will augment the plumber OF
books in the library greatly.
The daily sentinel., 1902-08-06
Mayor johnson Wins Out.

Cleveland. O., Aug. 6.-The circuit
court has dissolved the injunction re-
Gently issued by Judge Caldwell, re.
straining the city council from granting
public service franchises, and especially
those giving the low fare street railway
company the right to use the streets.
Mayor johnson fought the Injunction
suit and as a result Of his victory the low
fare lines will probably be constructed
as soon as possible.
Judge Marvin, who read the decision
Of the court. said in part:
1.-THE council is conclusively legisla-
tice body A legislative body is one
that has the power to enact laws. This
court is not authorised to epjoin egis
lative body from performing Legislative
duties"
The daily sentinel., 1902-08-06
Hot Wave Hits Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 5.-Al heat re.
cords for this year were broken yester
day afternoon when the government
Thermometer registered 100 degrees
Other thermometers registered as much
as 108. A hot wind has been blowing
all day, but corn is not injured. Sun
days temperature was 81.
Wichita. Kan, Aug. 5.-Scorching
weather has been experienced here for
three days. The temperature yesterday
was about the 100 mark. There have
been no hot winds to injure the corn,
but the continuance OF such heat with
out an early rain will cut down the yield
materially.
The daily sentinel., 1902-08-06
Suffering from Drouth.

Durango, Colo, Aug. 5.-For five days
past the thermometer has touched the
100 mark in Durango. Complaints are
coming in Of suffering and privation
caused by the intense and continued
drouth. O. j. Schneider. an Indian ira
der, in the city from the reservation, re-
ports the Navajos are In pitiable condi-
tion. Their horses, cattle, sheep and
goats are dying Of hunger and thirst.
The Indians themselves have been living
on horse meat for some time.
The daily sentinel., 1902-08-06
All Trains DELAYED.

All trains on the lines of the Colorado
Midland and Denver & Rio Grande
tracks, since the arrival OF the first sec.
ton OF No. 5 last night, have been de-
layed. La fact there has not been a
train arrived in this city since first last
nioht and there is no telling when an
other will come. The other night trains
and No. 3 of today have been annulled.
The cause Tor the delay OF all the
trains is the damage wrought by terrible
rain storms on the eastern side Of the
range. All the bridges on both tracks,
from Colorado Springs to Pueblo and
from Pueblo to Buena Vista, have been
washed out or otherwise damaged, and
the work OF repairing will have to be
suspended until the high water has
somewhat subsidized which will be sever
al hours to say the least.
A strange feature of the many wash
outs, and yet one which should cause re-
joicing, is that so far there has not been
an accident reported, the bridges going
out after the trains had passed over
them and the discovery being made be-
fore another train reached them.
Some of the railroad men who have sr-
rived in the city, say that the terrific
rains on the eastern slope the past two
days have been greater than any for
years, and much damage has been done
to crops as we'll as to railroad property
The daily sentinel., 1902-08-06
Troops Ready for Action.

Shenandoah. Pa, Aug. 5.-While the
situation in this region is calm, troops
encamped here showed more activity to-
day than they have on any day since they
were ordered to Shenandoah. The great.
er part OF the vigilance was due to the
fact that the funeral of Joseph Beddall,
was died as a result OF injuries received
in Wednesday nights riot, took place to-
day Beddall was a brother Of Deputy
Sheriff Beddall, who was one OF the prin-
cipal figures in the fight, and nephew
Of Sheriff s. r. Beddall. These men
attended the funeral and in consequence
there were many rumors ahoat that they
were to be attacked. These stories
reached brigade headquarters and Gene
raj Goblin decided to take every precau-
ton possible to prevent any untoward in
cidents while the funeral was being held.
without too great display of military
force. A platoon Of the governors troops
were stationed in one OF the towns prin-
eipal streets near headquarters and one
battalion OF Infantry of the Twelfth re-
giment WAS held in readiness in camp to
march on short notice. The funeral ser
vices were held at William Penn, a mile
from here. The body was escorted by
the Shenandoah lodge OF the Masonic
order to Shenandoah and through the
principal streets to the cemetery, which
is situated on a mountain north OF the
city. A crowd lined the streets. the ma
iority OF the people being striking mine
workers. Nothing occurred to disturb
the funeral, and after it was over the pla-
toon OF cavalry was withdrawn from the
town.
Company a. OF the Twelfth regiment,
was placed on duty at the Indian Ridge
colliery OF the Philadelphia & Reading
Coal and Iron company, near the foreign
headquarters. This was done 30 that
the town constable could be assisted in
case he was attacked while making ar
rests of persons who we're in last weeks
riot. The services of the soldiers, how
ever, we're not needed.
Rumors of resumption OF work in this
territory are still in circulation, but there
is nothing to indicate that those reports
have any foundation whatever. There
are in the Shenandoah district nine col
lieries operated by the Philadelphia Il
Reading company which formerly en-
ployed 12,OOO men, and six collieries
owned by the Lehigh Valley @ & 1. com
pany, which employed 5000 mine work.
ers Beside these there are several indi-
vidual collieries. The mine inspector
for this district said today that where
coal company desires to place a mine in
operation it is compelled by law to notify
the mine inspector Of the district in which
it is located 30 that he can make an in
spection to see whether it is safe to per-
nit men to enter it. UP to this time, he
said, he had not received the slightest
intination that the companies are about
to resume work,
The daily sentinel., 1902-08-06

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