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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
MISS BULL RECEIVERS
FEARFUL DECLINE OF STRENGTH
COMPLETELY ARRESTED.
Medical Skill Had Almost Exhausted Itself
I'm Vain Attempts To Relieve Hsr-A
Remarkable Result

Medical Skill Had Almost Exhausted itsstf
In Vain Attempts To Relieve Hsr-A
Remarkable Result
The recovery Of Miss Gertrude Il. Bull
Is Of great interest 10 the medical world.
A very bad cough followed severe at
tack Of pneumonia. II seemed impossi-
BILE TO break IL up or 20 restore her
strength, which had been sadly UNDER
mined. In spite Of the best efforts OF
the doctors and tho use of several adver-
tised modes Of treatment her condition
daily grew moro serious. She finally
discontinued all medicine and gave her.
self up to despair.
what was your condition at this
timer" she was asked.
"My stomach was so weak could noe
keep food down. / suffered from con-
slant nausea. My kidneys were in ter
rible condition. My feet and ankles were
swollen so badly that ii panied me even
10 stand ON them. was very bilious.
Ny heart was in bad shape SO l could
not go up and down stairs or stand any
exertion or sleep in n natural position.
at seems a wonder that you should
ever have recovered. How did 10
happenl"
"You may well call IL marvel, but
DR.. Williams Pink Pills wrought it.
None OF my friends thought / could live
many months longer. My parents had
40 hope. Just then pamphlet adver-
tising DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People was thrown in our door. 1t was
"A great event for me. These pills saved
me from the grave. Withina week from
tho time began 10 take them felt bet
ter, aud in three months ! was entirely
well. cannot praise DIR. Williams
Pink Pills too highly and | dearly hope
that my experience may bring good 70
soma other sufferers"
Miss Bull. who was so remarkably
cured. resides No Union Grove. Illinois.
DIR. williams Pink Pills act Immediately
on the blood. purifying and enriching it.
| In oil facilitating diseases, such as
lung troubles. grip, feyers. and in oil
cases in which the system is thoroughly
run down, these pills perform wonders.
They are sold by all druggists through
out the world. A valuable booklet on
| diseases Of the blood, viii DO sent freq
70 any one who applies for 1t TO DIR. Will
| liams Medicine 90, schenectady, N 4.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Mus. Burn on Rust

George O'Toole the contractor In
charge of Traverse Citys $4,000 fed
erai building. arrived from Toledo 20
resume work on the building. The
building will be somewhat delayed.
as every biz OF rust accumulated on
the building during the winter must
bc burned off before work can pro
coed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Student Steals Cake.

Mrs Ewald G. Boucke, wife 81 In
structor Boucke. was entertaining n
party Of Kappa Kappa Gamma soror-
ity girls and their friends at Ann Ar
Dor. whom an outside student made a
successful forage. Just qs Mrs. Boucke
was cutting the cake in the pantry the
window was showed MP and the stu
dent grabbed plate and cake and got
away with them.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08

she did not hesitate. She tndid the
fastenings OF her mask. and turned
her face so that the waning light OF
day should fall full upon II. She was
sweetly old yet l cannot describe
the grandeur OF this world.worn
beauty!
You may be sure let none OF my
surprise show itself upon my counte-
nance. as she glanced up at me. The
lady leaned back with an Innocent
look and a plalntive sigh escaped her.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Juniors Give Pronram.

The Junior Ex' OF the east side
high school Of Saginaw took place al
the school Auditorium. and as usual
was an event OF the school year.
Twelve chosen pupils took part the
program including essays under the
general title The United states and
Her Colonial Possessions. and several
excellent musical numbers. in which
the mandolin club and choruscs were
hoard.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08

james J.. Craven Of St Charles
aged Fl years. underwent "A severe op.
Grafton at St Mays hospital. made
necessary by injuries sustained at Sag
NAV while shooting muskrats. His
hip and groin were injured, but his
chances for recovery are good IN
blood poisoning can be prevented.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
onnose Fake Business men

The Bay City Retail Merchants as.
ISOLATION IS agltating an anti-ny.by.
night concern ordinance and wants
thirty and sixty days visitors with
stocks OF cheap goods prohibited from
doing business la Bay CITY. The asso.
citation will present a draft OF an ordi-
nance designed 20 put the fly.bynights
out of business entirely. TO the new
council Immediately after it con.
yCnen
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
hlnh School Arbitration.

Muskcgon high school students
have established a precedent for 9th
cr schools In the state 10 follow by
organ ling a board Of cooperation and
arbitration. composed Of both stu.
dents aud teachers The board will
settle all disputes which may arise
where the authority OF the faculty Is
questioned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
YnsllantI,a NononenarIan.

Mrs. Phoebe Rorebeck OF Ypsilanti
celebrated her ninctieth birthday and
s. In spite Of her advanced years,
very well. Her hearing Is perfect and
her cycsight good. while her memory
is remarkably clear. Mrs Rorcbecy
came to Ypsilantl I'm 1880, and says
that so far as she can remember no
ono Is now living In the city who re.
sided there AZ that time
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08

Rev. c. ID. Gray and wife were ten
doIed n farewell reception az the par
lors OF the First Baptist church Of
Port Huron, and were given a loving
farewell by the parishlonars. Mr.. Gray
leaves after n successful three years
pastoratc TO assume charge Of one OF
the leading Baptist churches OF Bos-
ton
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
pIsapnoInted Farmer ends LIfe.

Chas. Hoyen. residing n0r Three
Oaks, committed suicide by hanging
because he could not mako success
of farming. Hovcn moved with his
family from Chicago last year and
purchased a fine grain farm. lie
went out on the farm. 10 find that his
wheat crop was ruined. and immedi-
atoly went TO the woodshed and com.
nitted suicide
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Lansing Schools Are overerowded.

The rapid growth OF Lansing dur
ing the past few years has resulted
in overcrowding the city schools. The
buildings are too small 20 accommo-
date the many young pupils who al.
ways enter school nc the beginning Of
the spring torn. and a meeting is 10
be called to provide for the accom-
mediation Of the little ones
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Nav at carneqIe Library.

II Is nov 70 TO the common council
90 secure a Carnegie library for Ypsi.
lanti AlrcAcy some correspondence
has been held with Mr. CarneRics
secretary ana the Ladies' library com.
mittee has turned the matter over to
the library committee OF the council.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08

W +. ORourls. OF Buffalo. n Y. has
purchased the John j. Everett prop.
erty, including residence, store and
livery stable in Ortonville and viii
erect thereon n handsome hotel. The
new building viii be erected this sum.
mer and will add much 10 the pros.
perity OF the place by filling "a long
felt want"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Y. M. c. A. for Mn.kenon.

The prospect OF forming a Y. NJ. c.
A. In Muskcgon was discussed az a
meeting attended by prominent busl-
ness men and stats officers from
Grand Rapids and elsewhere. A com
mittee was appointed to canvass the
situation regarding location. and
the income which an organization
would receive
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
nox. Go 10 Reformatory.

Three small boys 81 Traverse city.
While Grimm. Earl Richards and Ar.
thur Morse. were sent 10 the Michigan
reformatory. the first two for burglary
for from one 10 fifteen years, and the
last for forgery 20 serve from one to
fourteen years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
New lndustrv for AIlenan.

Allcsnn IS 10 have new cement
factory that will manufacture cas-.
kots and funeral supplies. The com
peuy Is composed 81 NJ. - owen and
Or r. G. Castcll or Allegan. and
James W Arnold OF Constantine Tho
capital stock e. 10000
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
INSURANCE COMPANY TO PAY
Farmers Mutual Loses Suit in Which
Conspiracy Was Alleged.

In the circuit court at Hastings Cy.
rus +. Belson. farmer OF Rutland
township. was given "A verdict OF
$96S.o5 against the Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance company Of Barry and
Eaton counties Belson sued for ST.
03G for the burning OF his barn in
August last, ana the company resisted
payment on the ground of fraud. alleg-
ing that there had been a conspiracy
10 burn the barn. The trial was the
most exciting in Barry county for
many years. II lasted eight days and
every session was attended by crowds.
II was brought out by the evidence
that the barn was set on FIRE In n pc
culiar manner. Mrs Belson was hunt.
Ing eggs in the haymow in the day
time with n lighted lantern. and, be
ing frightened by stepping on snake
or n rat. dropped the lantern with a
scream and fed. The latorn set fire
TO the hay and the building was dc.
stroyed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Hollanders oraanlxe.

The Knickerbocker club. composed
exclusively OF persons 81 Holland dc.
scent. was organized in Muskegon The
organization will gather data OF the
early pioneers OF America and publish
their histories at intervals.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08

Tho Ypsilanti Homecoming associ-
alton has decided upon June 2i as the
cate for home coming Arrangements
for big celebration are being made.
and every indication points to q suc
cessful event this June.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Mass Of Rock crushes Man.

Charles Isebraner. an employee At
the Michigan Alliali eompany's stone
quarry at Alpena was probably ia
tally injured in the quarry. a huge
mass OF rock foil on him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Error In NaturaIization papers.

MIR James McKenna. who was nat.
uralized in 1868. has Just found that
in his papers be Is made 10 forswear
allegiance to the King OF Italy. lie
Indignantly requests the United
States district court, San Francisco.
TO set the papers right. declaring
that he never had anything to do
with italy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
More Flexible and lss,Ino.

won't shake out or blow out. by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re
suits than possible with any Other
brand and ono-third more for Same
money.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08
Important 60 Mothers.
Reflex Action.

She wonder why so few men are
regular churchgoersg
HeI don't know. unless It's be
cause there is no law prohibiting Il.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1905-04-08

Never Judge woman by her com
plexion. Il might come on on tho
RaShrag.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
GOOD BLOOD FOR BAD
0heumatism end Other Blood DIE
easoo ore Cured ey D.. Wiulams'
PINK plllo.

''In the lead mines I was ut work on my
knees with my elbows pressed against
rock walls. in dampness and extremes OF
cold" said Mr.. ]. g. Meukel, Of 2975
jackson avenue. Dubuque, Iowa, in de.
.scribing his experience to q reporter
land it is not surprising that ] con.
-tracted rheumatism. For three years !
had attacks affecting the joints Of my
ankles. knees and elbows. My ankles
and knees became % swollen ! could
scarcely walk on uneven ground and q
little pressure from a stone under my
feet would cause me % much pain that l
would nearly sink down. I was often
obliged to lie in bed for several days at
time. Ny friends who were similarly
troubled were getting no relief from
doctors and I did not feel encouraged to
chance I read the story Of Robert Yates,
of the Klauer Manufacturing Co., Of
Dubuque, who had . very bad case OF
rheumatism. decided to try DIR. Viii.
Hams Pink Pills for Pale People, the
remedy he had used. In three or four
weeks after beginning to use the pills,1
was much better and in three months ]
was we'll. The swelling Of the joints
and the tenderness disappeared, I could
work steadily aud for eight years I have
had no return Of the trouble. My whole
family believe in DR.. Williams Pink
Pills. Both my sons use them. We
consider them a household remedy that
We are sure about"
What Dr.. Williams Pink Pills did for
Mr.. Meukel they are doing for hundreds
of others. Every dose sends gnlloping
through the veins. pure, strong, rich, red
blood that strikes straight at the cause Of
all i'll health. The new blood restores
regularity. and braces all the organs for
their special tasks. Get the genuine DIR:
Williams Pink Pills at your druggists
or direct from the DR.. Williams Medi.
cine Co., Schenectady, NY.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
GET POWER.
The Supply Comes from Food.

If we get power from food, why not
strive to get all the power we an. That
Is only possible by use of skillfully SO.
lected food that exactly fits the re-
Huirements of the body.
o fuel makes a poor fire, and q
poor fire is not a good steam producer.
From not knowing how to select
the right food to fit my needs, l suf-
fered ~grievously for a long time from
stomach troubles" writes a lady from
n little town In Missouri.
1T seemed as II | would never be
able to find out the sort Of food that
was Rest for me. Hardly anything
that l could eat would stay on my
stomach. Every attempt gave me
heartburn and filled my stomach with
gas. got thinner and thinner, until
I literally became a living skeleton,
and in time was compelled to keep to
my bed.
A few months ago I was persuaded
to try Grape-Nuts food. and 1t had
such good effect from the very begin.
ming that I have kept up its use ever
since. was surprised at the ease
with which I digested It. It proved
to be just what I needed. All my
unpleasant symptoms. the heartburn.
the inflated feeling which gave me 20
much pain disappeared. My weight
gradually increased from SO to 11o
lbs. my figure rounded out, my
strength came back. and I am now able
to do my Homework and enjoy 1t. The
Grape Nuts food did It." Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
A ten days trial will show anyone
scme facts about food.
"There's . reason"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
NEWS FROM MISSOURI.
n. @. Lewis sued ON Note.

Suit was filed in the circuit court
by Albert 8. Cook against e. @. Lewis.
president Of the Peoples United States
bank, for $425, alleged balance due ON
a promissory note for $1,000, and in
terest. Cook states that Lewis gave
the note to the United States bank Of
Hartford. Conn, May 3, 1902, for three
months, and that the petitioner in
dorsed It rs q matter Of accommodation
Lewis Ii alleged to have failed to pay
the note when it was due, and Cook
says he was compelled to take 1t up.
He says Lewis paid him $500 in Mo-
vember, 1904 and 5000 on July %. 1905.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
CIRCUS WRECKED BY WIND
Tent BIOwn Down and FIFTY Persons
iu the Audience, at Mayville, No.,
Injured, some Fatally.

Maryville, Mo-, Sept. 10. During a
heavy wind storm a large circus tent
was blown down ard so persons in the
audience were injured, some fatally.
Among the injured are
Charles l.. Robinson, son of the ed
itor OF the Maryville Republican-Trib-
ure, head crushed; Edward Booth, ribs
broken: Mrs. Edward Booth, leg brok-
en-: Miss Booth, leg broken; Mrs.
Thomas Clark, two ribs broken; John
+. Orm, arm broken.
All the tents Of the circus were torn
TO shreds, and it's said two weeks
time will be cancelled.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
SIXTY BUILDINGS BURNED
Destructive Fire At Nome, Alaska,
Causing . Loss Estimated At
Close to c2OO, 400.

Seattle. Wash. Sept. 19.-Sixty
buildings were destroyed by fire at No
ma. Alaska. on the night Of September
Is, causing a loss estimated at close to
$500. 900. The city hall. a small build
ing. was destroyed. but the records
were saved. and 1t Is reported that the
big stores OF M. E. Atkinson and j. p.
Parker were destroyed. 1t was at first
reported that the fire destroyed the
larger wholesale and retail stores, but
this proved incorrect. No loss OF life
is reported. Details are meager.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
NOTED BY N~ATURALIsTs.

Some insects are born, elow old,
and die in the space Of "a hours.
Buzzards and vultures can scent
their food at a distance of 40 miles.
Silk is produced by more thar 200
insects. though very few OF these are
OF any practical value to mankind.
All carnivorous animals lap up wa
ter with the tongue. H~erbivorous ami.
mails, as the horse and OK, suck II up.
ms elephant mas so delicate a sense
OF smell that it car scent a human
being when the latter is 1000 yards
on.
Horses In their wild state live to the
fresh and hearty at that age in the
desert.
The largest insect known to ento-
mologists is a Central American moth.
called the Erebus strix, which ex.
pands its wings from II inches to Is
inches.
There are at least 112 species Of
California peoples Eschschollzia), ac-
cording to DR.. K. l. Greene, who has
published q description Of them in
the June number of Pittonia.
The air bladder of fishes Is the
provision within their bodies which
enables them to rise or fall in the wa
ter. According to the dilation or
contraction Of the bladder they may
regulate the depth in the water at
their pleasure.
A sharks egg is one Of the oldest
looking things imaginable. 1t Is un-
provided with shell, but the contents
are protected by a thick, leathery GOV.
ering almost as elastic as India rub
Der. The average size /. two inches
by W and thrce-fourths inches, and
the color is almost pure black.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
READY TO FILL CONTRACT
President Roosevelt Will Visit New
Orleans October ~ If Desired.
10 Subject Only TO the Quaran.
tine regulations Of the states.

New Orleans, Sept. 19.-President
R~oosevelt's telegram to Mayor Behr-
man announcing his intention to come
hore as planned on October "a, II the
leople of Louisiana and New Orleans
desired him to do SO, subject only to
the quarantine regulations Of other
states, Is received as All indication OF
the presidents sympathy with the peo-
pie Of the state and the city In the fight
against the fever.
There is no doubt Of the widespread
desire here to reciprocate the presi-
detn's assistance, but Mayor Behrman
will be unable to make reply until he
has considered the whole subject OF
yellow fever quarahtines with the local
committee in charge Of reception of
the president, and with Gov. Blanchard,
who is representing the state in the
matter. DR.. White, VINO is In charge
Of the fight here, in behalf Of the gov
eminent, will no doubt be consulted.
It is the opinion Of the authorities that
the fever will practically have disap-
peared before the president is due,
but there Is some doubt as to whether
the adjoining states and the country
parishes of Louisiana will be willing
to lift the quarantine until there is NO
further danger from the transmission
Of the disease.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
Big FIRE AT MEXICO, MO.
The Entire Business Portion Of the
City Threatened with DestPuc.
iOn-Tlmely Rain.

Mexico, Mo-. Sept. 19.-At $50
o'clock last night the immense build
ing occupied by the Hathaway-Keath
Grain Co. burst into flames and threat
ened to destroy the entire business
portion of the city. The city hall was
soon in flames, all Of the surrounding
buildings were threatened. A stiff wind
carried burning embers for fully six
blocks.
Fortunately rain began falling.
which prevented a further spread Of
the flames, and shortly after midnight
the fire was under central.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
ATTACKED on HIS OWN PORCH
Former Lieut.-GOv. O'Meara, Of Mis-
souri,, MurderOusly Attacked By
Unknown Assailant.

st. Louis, Sept. 19.-John B. OMeara.
former lieutenant-governor Of Missouri
and present secretary of the Hill
O'Meara Construction Co., was held up
while sitting on the porch of his home
at 1929 Washington boulevard about
eight o'clock last night.
Mr.. O'Meara grappled with the
would-be robber. and in the struggle
which ensued was badly slashed acros
the cheek with a knife. his assailant
making his escape.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
Held I'm n Frisco Train.

A sleeping car attached to a Frisco
train was held up at Carthage as the
train made its regular stop. Two
armed robbers held up the porter as
the train drew in, and then made their
way into the smoking compartment.
where sat several passengers, who
were relieved of cash and valuables.
AS the train pulled out the men
Jumped off and disappeared in the
darkness.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
A C1Oudburst.

A cloudburst struck H%arrisonville
and 1855 inches Of rain fell in less than
u hours. More than half Of this fell
in an hour. Railroad and wagon
bridges are out all over the country.
A party of Ave negroes were returning
from q trip to Dayton and drove On q
bridge just as it washed away, throw
ing them all into the water. One Of
the negroes, Charles Henderson, was
drowned, and 1t was with great diff
Guilty the others escaped and succeeded
in saving the team.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
Were After His Sn Wings.

John McReynolds, an aged man who
lives alond zeal the city limits of
Trenton. vas set upon by unmasked
men in his house and severely beaten
and choked in an effort to make him
disclose the hiding place Of his saw
ings. His assailants afterwards threat
ened him with torture and made as II
to thrust his feet in a hot stove. They
obtained a few dollors and escaped.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
MISSOURI FOLKS RECEPTION
Five Hundred Representative saa
franciscan Attend u Receptions
10 Gov. and Mrs. Folk.

San Francisco. Sept. l9.-About 500
of San Francisco's representative men
and women attended a reception to
Gov. and Mrs. Folk Of Missouri. Gov.
George Pardee extended q welcome to
the visitors on behalf Of the state.
Mayor Eugene Schmitz, for this city,
and II. p. Jennings, for the California
promotion committee.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
sh. Jumucd Two stories.

Amy Helton, A l~5-year-old inmate
of the state industrial home for girls.
escaped from that institution by jump
ing from a second story window. 1t IL
10 known whether or not h was
injured by her long leap. She was
gone six hours before the officers dis
covered her absence.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22

At a meeting Of the city council of
Independence Lewellyn Jones. city
counselor, vas instructed to frame an
ordinance providing for the erection
Of a city hall which will also house the
city fire department and police station.
II is expected that 1t will cost between
$4,000 and SIS, 1000.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-22
10 Cheek .AutOm0biIe r

Many citizens Of Audrain county
have signed a call for a special meet
ing in the court house September %
to prepare a plan to check what they
term the Automobile evil" Many
town jewellers. as we'll as farmers.
have signed the call for the meeting.