The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-09-15
personals

The inmates of the j. q. Wilkinson
residence were awakened last Wednes-
day night about II 90 o clock by some
man who asked TO be admitted. Mrs.
wilkinson and the children were alone
In the house and were badly brighten
Cd. Mrs. w. talked 20 the fellow
through an upstairs window and asked
him 10 20 away but he persisted and
she screamed and .awoke Rev Hoard
who came 10 her assistance but the
intruder had gone away by the time
Mr.. Hoard arrived After waiting a
long time they concluded that the fell
low would bother the place no more
and went % bed again only 10 be a
Weakened about ? 90 a. IN. by the same
fellow he was frightened away a
second time and the women went over
to Holmes and remained for the rest
Of the night
Byron g. Waters. Of the Marquette
Piano company of Chicago. gave an
exhibition in school hall. Wednesday
evening. showing what his new piano
player is capable Of doing. The player
is new device that is being manu-
featured In connection with the Mar
quette piano. the music passing over a
roller and the instrument being operat-
cd by pedals. The instrument can also
be operated same as any ordinary
piano, by simply changing the action
Of the pedals and unlocking the keys.
The Marquette is beautiful looking
piano, has n soft rich tone, and pos
sesses the usual amount OF volume
Mr.. Waters informs US that he is hav-
ing ready sale, quite number hay
ing already been placed in the upper
peninsula. Iron River Stambaugh Re
porter
Herman Ruwitch dropped into the
office last Wednesday with regret writ
ten in every line Of his features. The
cause Of his trouble was the fact that
he was unable 10 get his big depart
ment store opened in time for today 3
pay-of at the mines. However, he
consoled himself with the knowledge
that when he does get opened he will
be in shape 10 make more favorable
impression that should he attempt 10
start with his plans half perfected.
The concert that the young ladies of
the NJ. f. churcn choir intended giving
last Friday night was postponed so as
not 10 interfere with the Good Will
Farm band which appeared at the
opera house last night The girls felt
that the cause was such good one that
they could give way 10 the orphans
without any detriment 20 themselves
Their concert supper etc will be
given next Wednesday night instead
Frank g. Hood drove fine new
touring car through the city Monday
on mis- way home to Pentoga from
Chicago where he purchased the car
He was accompanied by an agent who /
instructed him in the handling of the /
car on the way up. This makes two
cars for Iron county, both on the west
side Of the county.
DR.. Larson left Wednesday evening
20 meet Mrs. Larson who, with the
boys, Herbert Bertol and Evert, ar
rived in Chicago from Sweden on
Thursday. The arrived home yester.
lay morning, pleased with their
trip, but glad 10 be at home
again.
Alex Kellar, who Is now in business
II Hibbing Minnesota, was in Crystal
Falls over Sunday, the guest Of his
lister, Mrs, |, Cohen
Rev. q. " Hoard was invited by
he last quarterly conference Of the
VI. T. church TO remain another year
n Crystal Falls
Geo. w. Moody, of Stambaugh, has
aiken Rob Jacksons place in the Q a.
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