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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
SHARP POINT OF LETTERS.
Mail Clerk Complains Of Pins Used
in Epistles-Gets Many Digs
During Day.

"If people must stick pins in their
letters, I wish they would ~eover up
the points so they wouldn't push
through" said q mail clerk, whose
hands we're disfigured by tiny scratches,
relates the New York Times. "I'll bet
I get 100 digs day from pins that sys-
tematic folks use to hold their corre-
spondence together. never could
make out, anyway, why so many letters
need to be finished OF with a pin. OF
course. understand that about half
Of those written by women have a post
script in the shape Of a sample of dress
goods or newspaper clippings. which
perhaps require a pin or two to hold
them In place, but even that habit can
not account for the large number Of let
ters that come through the post ONCE
with pin sticking out OF one corner.
have come to the conclusion that
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
Common Council Proceedings.
loryIoIAL.l

| lOFFICiAL.t
L. knse, Mich. Dec. /, A d. 4904
A Regular session of the conjmor
cound lof the village OF L'Ansej was
called to order by President PHILIP
voets\h
TheA were present: Tsusteds Bull
ger, ENgerton, Gamache, Tfudeaa,
s ssiisr' I'd Williams and 9. ?. Shea
Minutss of meetings OF Sfpt. 9TH,
2Sth, and Oct. Goth were r}ad and a
correction made, that the words by
order of the health officer, jn the bill
OF Tom Descbaine, allow I'D at the
last meeting, be stricket 4 ut. With
said correction, the mi }utes were
approved.
The official bond Of Fr@nk Collins,
marshal, ID the sum Of $500, with
Frank Collh s as princid hl and ]. b.
Belanger apd Louis Meuard as
surities, was read and approved by a
unanimous Spte.
The follow ing bills were allowed
by the follow hgvote:
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. Sept. 81; last Dec II, 1904.
Foreclosure Sale.

Default having been made in the conditions of
two mortgages Ia first and second mortgage) made
by Andrew Fisher and his wife, Ellen Fisher of
Micbirsn' to Rbe Bapass store GompanY' a cor,
poration organized and doing business under the
laws Of the State of Michigan;
Said first mortgage was made by Andrew Fisher
and his wife Ellen Fisher to The Baraga Store
Company, and is dated May 10th, 1902, and re-
corded in the Office of the Register Of Deed for
the County of Baraga, on the 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1902, in Liber seven ~ of mortgages, page
26i, on which mortgage there is claimed TO be due
at the time of this notice for principal and inter-
provided for in said mortgage and as by statute in
such made and provided, and no suit or pro-
ceedings at law having been instituted to recover
the moneys secured by ssid mortgage or any part
thereof.
Said second mortgage was made by Andrew
Fisher and his wife Ellen Fisher to the Baraga
and recorded in the Office of the Register Of
Deeds for the County of Baraga Michigan, on the
18th day OF September, 1903, In Liber elk (6) of
Claimed to be due az the tme Of ths
tice for principal and interest the sum of Sl19.27
and attorneys fee Of $500 provided for In said
provided, and no suit or proceedings at law having
been instituted to recover the moneys secured by
the said mortgage or any part thereof.
Now, therefore; by virtue OF the power OF sale
such case made and provided, notice lie hereby
given that on the 2sth day Of December, 1904, at
ten CLOCK In the forenoon, ~ the front door OF
the Court House, In the Village of LAnse, that
being the place where the Circuit Court for the
County of Baraga is held, the property covered by
said mortgages will be sold at public auction, by
the sheriff, to the highest bidder.
Said property being described as follows, to-
wit: Southeast quarter Is X ~ of Section Three
(3). Township Fifty-one (5D North, of Range
Thirty-fOur (3D West, containing 100 acres.
Dated September %. 1904.
THE BARAGA STORE COMPANY,
Mortgage.
J.J. O'CoNNoR =
Attorney for Mortgage.
Business address: L'Anse, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10

OF the world will now aud hereaiteg
be thankful" The majority Of the
newspapers editorially approve the
presidents advocacy OF strong
army and navy in order to preserve
''the peace OF justice, !" and acquit
him of any revival OF lingo aims.
Some, on the other hand. consider
the message injurious to ideals OF
disarmament and arbitration. The
Graphic, for example, thinks the
message twill strengthen the advo-
Gates OF bloated ornaments in every
country"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
COUNTY OFFICERS.


Albert T. srREETER, Circuit Judge, Hough
ton.
WILLIAM L. MASON, Prosecuting Attorney
G'Anse.
JAMES MCMAHON, Judge of Probate. Baraga
MARTIN VoErscH, County Clerk and Register
Of Deeds, l. Anse.
JoHS q. REAL, Treasurer, Baraga.
Louis NIcHoLsos, County surveyor, Covinp
ton.
II. J. SEIPERr and PHILir voErscH L'Anss
AID Y. W. ScHwALa, Baraga. Poor Sommis
siouers.
Coupon JOHNSTON, Coroner, LAnse.
PscRIcK CuLLSEY, County Game ana FISH
Walden, L'Anse.
SUPERVISORS.
AUGUST GILMAN. Arvou Township.
HERMAN FALK, Baraga Township.
PATRICK r. TRACY, CovinRton township
CHARLES J. BRINK. L'Anse Township
GEORGE l.. wooDwoRrH, Spur Township.
BOARD or SCHOOL EXAMINERS.
NJ. J. McKAsSA, County School Commission
er, BaraRa.
Miss KATE CURRY, L'Anse.
Miss II. O'CoSsOR, L'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10

For the privilege OF lunching ex
clusively in the presence Of million
aires, 300 Chicago men will pay
$500 initiation fees and heavy annual
dues for membership in the new
Midday club to be opened 10 Chicago
January 1st. 1t is said the member
ship OF this club will represent over
a billion dollars. Only a limited
number OF editors are included in
the membership list.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10

The unprecedented spectacle OF a
former chief justice OF the court of
appeals arguing a case before the
court from which he resigned to be-
come candidate for the presidency
OF the United States, was presented
in Albany, N. Y, Tuesday, when
former Judge Alton B. Parker argued
the first case in which he has made
publicappearance as counselin many
wears,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10

Announcement is made that Gov.
ernor elect Warner, previous to his
inauguration, will make tour of the
state for the purpose of familiarizing
himself with state institutions and
learning their especial needs. Mr..
Warner proposes to use the infor-
nation thus obtained in an effort to
secure the legislation that will best
serve the interests OF the state.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10

DR.. Otto T. Toepel, one OF the
Wayne county coroners, was Tues.
day fined'$25O and sentenced to thirty
days in jail for contempt Of court.
The contempt consisted OF securing
Judge Donoyan's signatures to GER.
tain alleged illegal vouchers by
means of which fees were collected
from the state.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. Dec. 3, 1904; last Feb. 4, 1905.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1875
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land ONCE,
n Niohia,an Nnxap,har OK tOOt

United States Land ONCE,
Marquette, Michigan, November %, 1904,
Notice is hereby given that In compliance with
the provisions Of the act Of Congress of June 8,
1875 entitled " An act for the sale of timber lands
In the states of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to ali the
public land states by act Of August 4, 1879,
Jacob Scholzen, OF Republic, county Of Marquette,
state OF Michigan, has this day filed in this
Office his sworn statement No. 1913, for the pur.
chase Of the w Of w a of Section No. 20, in
Township No. AZ n, Range No. w, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more valu-
able for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to said land
before Register and Receiver at Marquette
Michigan, on Monday, the 9th day of February,
1905
He names as witnesses; David Carey. of Michi-
CANINE, Mich. Jacob Scholzen, Jr., of Republic
Mich; Julius Lamory, Of Champion, Mich; Jo-
seph St John, of Republic, Mich.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims In this office on or before said 9th day OF
February, 1905.
THOMAS ScADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
The press OF London regards Presi-

The presso London regards Presi-
dent Roosevelt's message as a states
manlike, highly courageous and
notable document, which the Post
ventures to think Twill do more than
any public utterance Of recent years
to increase the sympathy between
Britons and Americans" following
this expression with the passage
from the message where the presi-
dent speaks OF his foreign policy as
zone for which the English-speaking
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
oaicial Paper of Baraga County,
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

phc date opposIte each subscriber's name In
the rrIrted address on each paper indicates the
time TO which the subscription Is paid by Oh.
serving this n subscriber may know NJ al times
inst how his snbscription account stands, ana
fnIcasc any error IL made In giving credit TOR
the payment OF money on subscription, u IN
the duty Of the subscriber TO notify TINS once
without unnecessary delay. .
Usually the publisher continues sending tne
paper until IL IL ordered discontinued, whether
scriher desires IL discontinued, he should so
notify this office, and pay up arrearages' u
there be any.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. Nov. 10; last Dec. 81, 1904.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Circuit Court for the County of Baraga, in
Chancery.
suiI pending In Circuit Court for the county Of
Baraga, In Chancery, at L'Anse, Michigan, on the
nette, Complainant, and Joseph Louis Brunette,
Defendant. In this cause IL appearing that the
defendant, Joseph Louis Brunette, is not resi-
ion OF Canada; therefore, on motion Of w. l..
Mason, solicitor for Complainant, IL IL ordered
that defendant enter his appearance In said cause
on or before four months from the date of this
order and that within twenty days the Complain
ant cause this order to be published In the L'Anse
Sentinel said publication to be continued once In
each week for six weeks In succession.
A. T. STREETER, Circuit Judge.
w l.. MASON, solicitor Tor Complainant.
Business address: L'Anse, Michigan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10

many writer's 30 nair thefr manuscript
with malicious intent. 1t may not be
Us fellows in the postal service against
whom they hold grudge, but we are
the ones that usually get the benefit Of
those pins"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
many years

Senator Latimer, from the com
mittee on agriculture and forestry,
has reported favorably to congress
the bill known as the "Latimer good
roads BILL 1t carries an appropri-
alton of $24, 600, 900, to be available
for road building in the different
states.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10

Guessing contests OF all kinds will
be prohibited from newspapers in
the United States after January 1st.
The postoifice department holds that
these contests are no better than
ordinary lotteries which have been
refused mail privileges for great
MANY wears g.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. Nov. s6; last Dec. ~, 1904.
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Probate Court for the County of Baraga
At session of said Court, held az the Probate
Office, in the Village Of l. Anse, in said county, on
the 22d day OF November, A. ID. 1904.
Present, James Mcmahon, Judge OF Probate,
In the matter Of the Estate of John Olson,
deceased.
Anna Olson. having filed In said court her petit
ton praying that the administration OF said estate
be granted to Fri l.. Tracy, or to some other suit
able person
1t is ordered. That the nineteenth day of
December, A. ID. 1904, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon. at said Probate Office, be and Is hereby
appointed for hearing said petition;
II is further ordered That public notice thereof
be given by publication Of copy of this order for
three successive weeks previous to said day Of
hearing, in the L'Anse Sentinel a newspaper
printed and circulating in said county
JAMES MCMAHON, Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
JAMES MCMAHON, Judge of Probate.
W. l.. MASON,
Attorney for Estate.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10

With something like forty casual
ties in Michigan and Wisconsin, the
hunting season can hardly be con-
sidered failure.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. Dec. 10, 1904; last Jan. 81, 1905.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

HATHAWAY GRAPHITE MANUFACTURE
ING QOM8NY.-NoHcei Is hereby given that
the annual injecting II the stockholders of the
IIathawsyYrHbhiN Manufacturing Company, for
the elsctH ofdle&t6rs, and for the transaction
Of such @fher tpsiness as may properly come be-
fore the meeting, will be held at the Town Hail. in
the village of L'Anse, Baraga County, Michigan,
O'Clock In the afternoon.
NJ. j. CARROLL, Secretary.
Dated, L'Anse, Mich, December 10, 1904.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. Nov. IL; last Dec. II, 1901.
Notice for Publication.

DHpHftHItnt OF tne Inter1Of,
Land Office at Marquette, Michigan.
November 8. 1904.
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 for Houghton county, Michigan, at Hough-
ton. Michigan, on December -, 1901, viz: HID
Application No $50, of Giuseppe vairo, for the
Of ) w y, and K u of N VIZ, Sec. 80, T.
81 n, r. 35 w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz: Matt Weiss, of Alston, Michigan
Thomas Bond. Of Aston, Michigan; John Ber-
trand, Of Aston, Michigan Frank Roppolo, Of
Aston, Michigan,
THOMAS ScADDEN. Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 1904

Young John Rockefeller's Euro
pean vacation will also give his Sun
day school class a rest.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. Dec. 10, 1904; last Jan. Ii, 1905.
&Qice for Publication,

department OF the Interior,
LAM 04ce at Marquette, Michigan.
III December o. 1904.
Notice lie n Seo{ giveathat the following. named
settler has I'd n )ticsGof his intention to make
final proofs ID suSpo6o of his claim, and that said
proof will e male Before the Clerk of the Circuit
Court for HougfHch County, Michigan, at Hough-
ton, Michigan, on January 10, 1905, viz: lid APP
plication No. 1i055. of CLAUS Anderson, for the
n Wa, Sec. 10, T. 40 n, X. 30 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz: Hilmer Elason, Richard johnson. Jo-
seph johnson, August Swanson, all Of Silver,
Mich
THOMAS ScADDEN, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10

Tammany Organized in 1889.
Tammany was organized in New
York in 1889 to oppose the federalists
William Mooney was its first grand
saShem.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. Nov. 10; last Dec. "a, 1904
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior,
Land ONCE at Marquette, Michigan
November 10, 1901.
Notice Is hereby given that the fsllowingnamed
settler has filed notice Of his intention 70 make
proof will be made before the clerk OF the circuit
court for Baraga county, Michigan. ct L,Anse,
Michigan, on December q, 1904, viz: Hd Appii-
cation No, p069, of William Parrow, for the y
Of N u, Sec. 30, T. 81 N, II. BAY
He names the following witnesses TO prove ME
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF said
seph Obaire, Louis Busch, all Of Baraga, Michi-
gan. p.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. October 81; last, December 10. 1904
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873
NoTIcE FOR PUBLICATIONS.

septembeI50, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that fp/ compliance
with the provisi%ps of the act OF Rress of
june 8, 1873, emit led IAN act the sale of
timber lands In be States of California, Ore
goD, Nevada, ami WashingtQH Territory" ms
extended to all TIM Public Lq( N States BY act
Of August 4, 1892, vphn Johr ION, Of Marquette,
county Of Marquette, Sta1H OF Michigan, has
this day nled IN Is ore his sworn state.
ment No. 1925, for De p fchase Of the N K u
OF Section No. 8,vi4lI Township No. 50 N,
Range No. 30 w, and N offer proof TO show
that the land soughty more valuable for Its
timber or stone thu for agricultural pur-
poses, and to esta i his claim TO said fand
before the ReRistl yanv Receivers at Marquette,
Michigan. on No day, be 18th day Of Decem.
Der, 1904.
win Larson. krl Q. Col e, Charles Perry, all
ANY and persons q lming adversely the
sbovsdesf ibed lAnds = requested g ale
TnonAs 8 DDss, Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-10
First pub. Dec. 8. 1904; last, Jan. 7. 1905.
Notice for Publication.

Land once AT Marquette, Mich,
November 18th, 1904.
Notice Ia hereby given that the following.
named settler has hled notice OF his intention
to make final proof In support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Marquette, Mich, on
January 9, 1905, viz; I'D Application No. e467,
T. AZ N, n, 6W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous esidence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Walter Langs, Angus Martin,
James Mott, Willis Shane, all OF Kenton, Mich.
THOMAS ScADDEN, Register.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03

One striking feature of the table OF
contents of the December IT ventieth
Century Hcme' is the number of people
OF high authority in various spheres of
work who write on their special subjects
for the magazine. This month we note
Havelock Ellis, Spanish Dancing"
Garrett p Serviss, The Fairyland of
Sclence;' Harry Thurston Peck, "For
the Woman Who Reads" DR.. Watson
l.. Savage, "Home Exercise for Growing
Children DIR. James II. Garfield Ii
brarlan of Columbia University. The
worlds Five Hundred Best Books"
Mrs. n VI. Slater, "Studles In Hone
Dres smaking;" Rafford Pyke, Women
as Economists ~
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
Lovely Marriages.

REDS FERRY, Va, Nov q, 1874
Mr.. Sandy Wooden was married this
fall TO Miss Sarah Wallace. Mr.. Frank
Owens 20 Miss ID. l.. Luke. Mr.. John
Phillips TO Miss Emtie Tate. If the
boys can take care of them, we don't
object TO it.
Mrs. Emma Wrench, the wife of Mr..
Emanuel Wrench and The mother of
Rev. j b. Wrench departed this life,
November %. 1904 ar her home in
Chuckatuck, Va. after two years illness
at the age OF 56 years. Her funeral took
place Nov. 2SCh from the Little Bethel
Baptist Church of which she was a
member. The sermon was preached by
the pastor Rev. Il Hill of N lrfolk, Va
assisted by Kevs. Geo. f. Lee and j
w. Lawrence
Sister Wrench was member of the
Daughters of Salem, No. 81, by which
order she was neatly put away. She
LETT a husband, four sons, one daughter
and host of relatives and friends to
mourn their loss.
Rev. J. b. French returned to Boyd
ton, Va. last Tuesday rom where he
was summoned ON the account of the
death of his dear mother.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. sATIrRj
Personals and 60

Nttlc.
Mr. George Taylc Pb;la pa
was IN the city last W. sl
Mr.. Robert Fitzgea tho nom,
lar and we'll known re irante9r of
Atlantic City, y. j. va ae ritv last
week. He stopped at J Hotel
Miss Esther Robi.. l,as retnrn
ed South. She also visite4; Hamnton
where she was the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Junius Walker.
Miss N. Beransenia Norrell hos
been appointed teacher az Navy H,n
School vice Miss Early A Lee retired
If your stove needs repairing call
and see Mr.. Fred q. GRAY, H il Tolita
good natured and reliabls, f'0'
Mr.. A. II. Hill has been e,actsd
Assistant Superintendent< ~ The psi
mond City Public Schools.
-Messrs. NJ. Lawson e. co will
furnish you with fresh Oysters. fish and
game. Call and see them and be hanDv
See advertisement.
Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker has nur
chased the atu active residence of Dr
X. Il Jones at 112 e. Leigh ST at a cost
81, 500 90. The latter will ,nova to the
settlement of Jonesboro in the snring
-Don't grieve after me. Inst send
me jug from Custalo's erenorinm s,,J
save your tea for yourself IT IS near
Christmas times, you know See adv, P
tlsement.
Col. Benjamin Scott as xet i'm.
disposed at his residence. Z : In5ab S1'
and his many friends, ree less II s..x
are requested to call and rim
They all stop the Mr. John
Nj. Higgins will make the n These
large barrels with the gen 4.chear
me up" will make them ss,e See nd
vertisement.
Col. Thomas Il Erprs .sacting
Inspector General. ghts of
tislsss s4se 70. eDvnJs,,. :. "A =. :. - sss.s
He inspected the Secono Regiment at
Norfolk and Newport News Last Mon
day and Tuesday nights.
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
A Fine Place.

The new hostelry, known as MiIler's
Hotel at the corner of Second and Leigh
otreets, is superb pla ce. com plete in
every respect and furnished without re
garo 20 cost. The taste displayed and
the conveniences everywhere noticeable
together with its location make il on.
OF the most desirable places IN the city.
Mr.. w. M. Miller and his accomplish
ed madame are the proprietors. The
inspection Thanksgiving day was a feat
urs and the words of praise were practi-
calIy universal. Strangers visiting the
city will find this one of the most COM
piete hotels among the colured people in
the South. Here may be found lodging
rooms, parlors, dining rooms and all
other conveniences
Richmond planet., 1904-12-03
VIE poT Tr MONEY.
The state Law 10 be Complied with.
CulOred Concerns Rally

The new insurance laws require that
each and everv insurance company in
this state doing business shall deposit
the sum CT ten thousand dollars with
the State Auditor of Public Accounts or
Virginia or United States Bonds to
that amount This Sill practic ally
drive the smaller white and colored
insurance companies out of business.
We learn that the Amerit ~ Benefi
cial Insurance Co Rev. W. f. Graham,
President; The Richmond Beneficial
lns. Co, MIR. K. +. Johnson. President;
The Southern Aid Soci, ", MI \.
Washington, President; The Peoples
Relief Insurance Company. Rev &.
Ferguson, President; and the United
Aid Insurance Co, Mr.. j, i. Byrd.
Pres dent will put up ten thou sand dol
Lars each and continue to do business.