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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1906-12-08
Read Mack's Holiday ad.

Read Mack's Holiday ad.
Get your Groceries at SAM HAY.
DENIS.
F. M. Fisk here from Central Lake
Wednesday,
Christina, Premium Goods just ar
rived at E. A. Lewis.
Red OIL Is the best kerosene made. +,
--STROEBEL Bros.
Beautiful Xmas gifts OF Gold, Silver
Cut Glass and China at MAOK's JEW.
ELRY store.
Northern Michigan Concert Co. at
M. L. church next Wednesday evening
Admission % cents.
Supt. Plank received a bad fall while
doing some electric light work aud is
confined to the house.
The Charleyoix Sentinel has begun
the publication OF the proceedings of
the Board eff Supervisors.
The fanatics who will llonize those
negro murderers, will undo all the
good of the Presidents lesson.
w. r. Hearst reports that he paid
S256,37O Tor running second TO Hughes,
BY the way add 2, 5, q, 3, O.
Mr.. Towers, representing the Michi-
gan Gazateer was in our city this week
preparing copy for the 1907 edition.
The Sultana Carpet is filing the
wants OF great many people. 1t is
very durable Carpet for little money
l. f. Easton & Co. Of Bellaire has
opened restaurant and tobacco stand
in the Lalonde building recently occu
pied by Kelly.
And now some Of the Apaches also
want tn go on the warpath. there is
beginning TO be serious doubts, about
the supply Of warpaths being equal to
the demand.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1906-12-08
Briefs Of Me Week


Miss Myra Weikel spent Sunday al
Charlevoix.
Willis Ward was an East Jordan yis
itor this week.
Miss Anna Burney returned to BIZ
Rapids, Saturday.
For Sale-Portland Cutter, nearly
new. E. A. Lewis.
Mack's Jewelry Store was re-pipee
for steam heat this week.
Miss Edith Labadie IL entertainp
NJ ISIS Rose Nixon Of Belaire.
f. E. Boosinger was Grand Rapids
and Lansing visitor this week.
"Storage eggs are stronger" says a
market report. We have noticed it.
Sheet Music, 10 cents per copy, at
Mack's Jewelry Store, Monday Dec,
10th.
Call and see the fine assortment OF
Pictures and Frames at WHITING
TON
Rockefeller is getting as used to in
diet ments as the Sultan Of Turkey is
TO nltimatRms,
MACK the jeweler has good stock
of Fountain Pens for Christmas
every one guaranteed.
Probate Judge Harris was an East
Jordan visitor, Saturday, called to in
vestigate an insanity case in Jordan
township.
To Be Given Away-FOr every ten
dollars worth of Furniture bought at
EMPEY Bros, the customer will re-
ceive l6x2O picture and premium.
Supernaw Bros. have just received a
carl' ad of fine CUTTERS aud sold one
before being unpacked. Now 10 the
season to purchase Cutter and Super.
naw's the place.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Stroebel. of Fast
Jordan, invaded our peacefu village
Thanksgiving day, and Mrs. Strocbel
remained to visit her sister, Mrs. w
F. Roberts. Central Lake Torch.
I. F. Easton & Co. open up a Res
taurant in the Lnlonde block next
NOndav and will carry full line OF
delicious edibles. Confectionery
Cigars and TobaccOs will also be sold
North Star Tent Fo 40 X. o. r. M
Nj. elected the following officers foI
ensuing year at their regular Review
held Tuesday evening: Commander,
W. p. Squier; 1t, CON-, M. A. Lem
ieux; r. K, VIM, Bashaw; f. X, Jas
Gidley; Chaplain, John Light ST.
Sergeant, G. A. Lisk; M. at A, Mr..
Cushman; LIST M. of G., Art Seymour;
End NJ, of g., Mr.. Gregory; Sentinel.
Mr. Bancroft. Past Com. A. j. Kline.
A pretty home wedding took place
at the home uf Mr.. and Mrs. James
Howard on Thanksgiving night, Nov,
29th. it being the marriage of their
eldest daughter, Myrtle. to Henry
Cook Rev. Matthews performed the
ceremony. Miss Laura Bartlett acting
a. bridesmaid and Arthur Howard as
best man. The flower decorations
were roses. smiIax and carnations. A
numberOf beautiful presents were re-
ceived, Following the wedding de-
licious supper was serYed, Con tract
ing parties are well-known and liked
young people of our city and a host Of
friends JOIN In Fishing them naught
but happiness.
The Literary Club met with Mrs. j.
W.Empey, Dec.6, The program was as
follows: Mrs. Empey instrumental
music, three selections: Sketch Of
Hetty Green Home and Business Life,
Mrs. z. Z. Plank; chapter from
simple life namely"The Simple Pleas
ure." Mrs. G.. l.. Sherman; Miss Eula
Dewey recited Somebody's Mother"
and Pictures OF Memorv;" Mrs. En-
pey favored with another Instruments
"Invocation;"Roll call answered to
with Proverbs, Judge not Book by
its Cover" LET Another Man Praise
Thee and not Thy Own Mouth. -
Learn the Luxury Of Doing Good. y
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1906-12-08

Congress grinding.
Get ready for Santa.
sleighing seems good.
Honeymoon" tonight.
! Booster parties the latest.
- Tuesday was pension day.
Got that Xmas present yet?
Hunters rsturned-and such stories
Huh.
No diphtheria in Boyne City as
rumored.
See Sherman's grocery offer on first
page and profit thereby.
N. M. G. g., M. e. church, next
"Wednesday evening. New program.
II there were fewer men with pet
Vices, there wou Id be fewer women
with pet dogs
Special-Mondav Dec l0'h all latest
Sheet Music-lO cents at MACK's JEW
nLRY STORE.
There were twsnty-one births and
eighteen deaths ia Charlcvoix County
the past month.
Don't forget to call and examine
those Push Button Morris ChaiIs at
WHITTINGTON's.
The Rapid River Rustler has rus
tied It's last and Editor Riblet is now
On the Central Lake Torch force.
A Chicago man inagines he Is dead
and has turned into an automobile.
lnagines he's searching. probably.
Northport has decided by a special
election. to bond for $4,000 for mum
ic'Oal electric light and water works
plant.
II you want an evening OF delightful
entertainment go to the M. E. church
next Wednesday evening and hear the
N. NJ. c. q. in an entirely new pro.
gram.
The Crescent Art Company which
mOyed their headquarters from here to
Brandon, Manitoba, some time ago.
have closed up their business in East
Jordan.
Mystic Lodge f. aud A. NJ. have
elected the following officers for the
coming year: w. NJ, VIM. Palmer;
Sec'y, e. j. Crssman; >. w., Fl. L. Nc
MILAN; J. w., Abe Carson.
The marriage Of Ashland L. Bowen
e. Miss Ora Holt took place at the
home Of the brides sister. Mrs, Frank
Green, Thursday evening Justice
BOosinger performed the ceremony.
Mr.. Bowen is well-known in this sec
tion. being q member of the hrm of
Bowen & Kenny-which recently sold
(out; Is jolly good fellow and here's
hoping they'll live happy ever after.
A modern dude with narrow striped
clothes, saddle col0red shoes, loud
necktie. hair parted over his nose. and
smoking cigarette, addressed his, bsst
girl thus: If you was me and / was
you, what would you do?" She hesi-
tatingly said with smile: 81 would
take of that hide0us tie. put that Gig
arctic In the stove, part my hair on
one side. then pray to God for brains. {"
ION Dec. lst the HOney-Ya Club
were entertained at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. M. Haight, on Lock Out
street. All members were present.
After very interesting program we
were ushered into the dining hall
where we were treated. to gelatine
with whipped cream, waters, fruit
cake, pickeled pears and cocoa, TO
which all did Justice especially Ted
dy. Prizes were awarded to Susan B.
Anthony and Samanthy Allen for
their excellent worK-pinnIng on the
donkey's tail. Mrs. Roosevelt was
voted on for mbership out refused
to become member unless "Teddy"
could be admitted-which is strictly
against our rules. We adjourned at
IL q. III. to meet with Mrs. Marshall
Field on Pixies Peak, Dec. 18th. All
members declared Mrs. r. to be a
charming hostess.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1906-12-08
Statesmen WANTED

Statesmen WANTED
For our new map of Michigan. Just
from the press and contains many new
and attractive features. Complete in
dex with location and population from
1905 census. Electric railroads shown
In colors. Special inducements offered
experienced statesmen.
RAND, MCNALLY & Co.,
Chicago, Ill
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1906-12-08
List Of Advertised Letters.

Following is "a inst Of the letters re-
naming uncalled for in the East Jor-
dan postotfice for the week ending
Dec. 3rd, 1906:
Jones, Mrs. Efiie
FRANK A. KENYON, p. M
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1906-12-08

W NdC " " " NIS u
LANSING, MICH. journal, "A pr. 80: I
Brilliant Success.-"Tne Honey e
moon" Delights Fashionable
Audience (
Miss Charlotte Burnett, in
THE Honeymoon at Baird's I
Opera House, scored distinct <
dramatic triumph. With the
grace and dignity Of brilliant
actress did Miss Burnett portray 4,
the difficult role Of Juliana.
Yet there was delightful vein
OF comedy ripDling in the entire 4,
production that lifted the audi
ence into delicious good hum 4
or. The company was decidedly 4
good to look at. and p,ayed with
much intelligence aud enthus-
iasm The costumes were not 4,
iceably gorgeous and In faS tidi-
Gus taste. President Snyder of
the Agricultural College and 4,
Dean Gilchrist both occupied
boxes, and a host Of students I
gave Miss Burnett her usual 4,
hearty welcome.
COLUMBIA, PENN Daily Spy. !
September, 20: =
Her Latest Success
Miss Charlotte Burnett appear 4,
ed In the Opera House Saturday
afternoon and evening in THE
Honeymoon. Her great pOpu- 4,
larity here insured big house
for her latest success. This sea. I
son her play is u high class COM a
edy Astounding In amusing sit
uations, as we'll as telling a pref
ty story. Miss Burnett appear 4
ed AS .Juliana. and gave a clever
Interpretation of the character.
She has a winning stage pres 4
ence snd the dash and coquetry
To- make the difficult scenes eff
ective, Her supporting com 4
pany was strong. The costumes
were rich, and. indeed the whole
production excellent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
Fireman SAVES
engineers Lice
WOUNDED MAN STOPS ENGINE
WHILE ENGINEER IS UNDER
The WHEELS.
HAD FOREARM CRUSHED
ison Monster Starts in Mysterious
Manner While Men are Under the
Engine Making Repairs.

4 thrilling '-Aample "f prrsssnce. u:
mind aud disregard uf self vas eX
hiblGed by Fireman Charles tsR0Wn
Of this city saturday night. whe ,
with his ltfs forearm s,ovribly
crushed and both bones broken. b.
ran 10 his engine. climbed into III.
cab With the useless member dang
ling at his side. and threw back the
throttle In time To save the life %,
the engineer who was ON his back
beneath the iron monster.
The accident occurred nt onaya.
about about fourteen miles north ol
the city Saturday night. Engineer
Brenste,ter aud Fireman Charles
Brown were bringing In heavy
west bound freight. when the big
1900 got out Of order and the train
was stopped on a siding for repairs.
The engineer vas ON his back be-
meath the boiler and the fireman was
reaching under at the side blocking
the links. when the huge iron mon,
ster slowly started forward. Fire.
man Browns arm was caught be
,~een the crow bar aud the end oi
the guide and both bones were
snapped in two and the flesh terribly
crushed. When the engine moved
forward little further he was able
To jerk loose and instantly ran with
all speed 10 the cab and with great
effort hee mounted the steps
In time TO shut off the power and
saved the engineers life. AZ the lat
ter was In such position that h
could not get out.
No one knnows what made the en-
gine start. for there was no one near
and the train had been standing pes
fectIy still for some time. Had the
fireman tainted. the engineer would
undoubtedly have been killed and
perhaps a wreck would have result
ed. The injured man was brought to
this city and IL now at the Santa Fe
hospital and there Is every hope tina;
his arm will be saved
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
SHERIFF ClEOFES ROMERO
HAS EXPERIENCES ON "Trip
Road Wagon oserturns, throwing oe
eupants Out in Snow and Badly
Damaging the Vehicle.

Sheriff Cleofes Romero came In
from the country last Saturday even.
Ing accompanied by his wife and Miss
Stella Bernard. his sister In law.
Mr.. Romero left here q week ago
for the purpose of summoning wit.
nesses TO appear before the territorial
district court and looks badly used
up from travelling over the weather.
beaten country roads.
In relating some Of the experiences
Of his trip. be said that he had a mar
row escape from losing his wife and
Miss Bernard from an accident that
occurred, In which his road wagon was
overturned, throwing the occupants
out In the snow drift and damaging
the wagon to such an extent that the
trip was delayed u considerable length
of time. The snow was eighteen In.
ehes deep on the level, and drifts
were encountered that measured two
feet deep.
Mr.. Romero stated that In all his
experience OF travelling over the San
Miguel county roads In all kinds Of
weather. this was the worst snow that
he has ever encountered on the prai-
rie lands.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
INTERNATIONAL
ISSUE RAISED
AAE RiCAN STRIKE LEADER IN
ONTARIO APPEALS FOR
NELp.
ASKS GOVERNMENT AID
Advised BY Chicago Leader 20 Res
Deportation ard Rely on American
Consul.

Chicago, Noy ~ The United
States government has h+-rn asked
I" furnish protection a. labor lead
.er conducting IA strike In anolhe,
country An appeal ram" YESTERDAY ,
from Frederick Fay. who In leadine
the street car strike In Hamilton.
Ontario After serious riots Satut-
day night in Hamilton. In which
mnay were injured. the Canadian au.
thOrities ordered Fay 10 leave the
country at once, Fay declined to go
and instead sent q Telegram to Chics.
go asking for aid The message was
received by President Vim. %. Mahon
head Of the street car mems union
In this country. who immediately
sent the following reply
Demand protection Of the United
States consul at Hamilton and stay
where you are"
Mahon last night stated efforts
would be made TO day 10 have the
matter taken mp at Washington and
an international question made AT
the situation. which 10 without par,
allel SD far as known.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
DARING HOLDUP
COMES TO GRIEF
LONE MAN RoBS TWENTY PAS
SEh6ERs ON euRliNc-
TON TRAIN. 4.
FELLED BY CONDUCTOR
Bandit Placed In Jail Within -Four
Hours OF His crime-Trted the
Game Before.

kansas Ci,y. Nov 26,~One Ut the
most unique aud daring train FobbeF-
i"s In the history of the southwest
Was committed o hundred miles east
of Kansas City early today between
Slater and Armstrong. Mo. A mask.
I'd man. single handed. robbed twen.
~ passengers In three cars % the
fast east hound combination Alton
Burlington passenger train. After
about n half hours work he secured
approximately $4,000 besides several
watches aud pieces OF tewelry. The
man was finally overpowered by u.
D. Haywood. train conductor. who
knocked the revolver from the rob
ber's hand and forced him to the
floor The robber was made to dis.
gorge and four hours after the rob
berry was committed was placed I'm
Jail. The robber. who said his name
was Truheart and that he came from
California. was recognized IN tho
same man who Nov, last. In exact.
ly the same manner and nd the same
place went through the rear sleeper
on the Rock Island train running
over the same tracks
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
'~4 h.. tooA bald 0f - heavy irUn fear'
picket nalIs~I "n wtsh splAes aud tha,
'he "ttt"~f p0iis-a him sm hard ht
i~rk*~i the pltAe off The f-nc-.
10 II Possible ?

Hut the cour' daan try 1" d.,s..s
mine ho~ man drunk enough
rtsel had the strength to yanA parR.
"a off a Il nc~ fastened wnh spikes
lie as~'sas-d Jail sentences NJ :hirty
days each AGAINST eaeh nj The men
and a punishment of nIiern da, .
against the ~"man "r the cquiva1s
an'"ant in money An appeal 10 th~
district eour Mas taken by cpuncil
for the defensr
Later the city attorney decided 1
nat tn push the sworn statement L.,
the violation Of the city ordtnauce e
relatiRg Ia music in saloons for th.
reason that he thought they had
been punished enough.
II Is said the pronograph has b.,ru
relegated 10 "A closet
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
DEMOCRATS TO CONTEST
ELECTION OF ANDREWS
Territorial Central Committee Meets
at Commercial Club al Aihuqusr.
que and Votes 10 Contest.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Nov. 26.~-The
meeting OF the New Mexico democrat.
ic committee which was held satur.
day In the rooms OF the Commercial
club. majority of the executive com.
mittee being present, when the com.
mittee formally determined to bring a
contest before congress In behalf OF
o. A. Larrazolo. democratic candidate
70 rdelegate. upon the ground that the
majority shown for w. III. Andrews.
republican. on the face of the returns.
was obtained by illegal voting and
fraudulent election methods.
Il was further determined by the
committee to tender 10 the several
district attorneys OF the territory tho
assistance OF the committee and its at
torneys In investigating and prosecut.
ing the alleged frauds.
Beyond the bare statement that the
committee had determined to make
the contest ma statement was given
out as to the details Of the grounds,
or the proposed method OF gathering
the evidence, which It Is proposed
submit to congress. II can be said,
however, that the committee formul-
ated a complete program, that 1t
made arrangements for the necessary
funds with which TO proceed and that
there is no questioning the earnest
ness Of the members In the proposal
to contest Mr.. Andrews seat In the
house.
The meeting, which began early In
the morning. continued through the
afternoon and Saturday night a con.
ference was held I'm the Alvarado no
tel at which II Is understood the at
torneys. who are to assist the CON-
mittee In the several counties, were
discussed and determined upon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
VAST QUANTITIES OF COP.
PER MARBLE AND Cement
Resources Of San Miguel County
Should DC Properly Pushed by the /
People.
To the Editor of The Optic:

To the Editor Of The Optic:
Now that more liberal spirit
seems 10 have struck the community,
and the Commercial club appears 10
really want 10 do things. allow me 10
make a few suggestions In connection
with those made by President bud
decke hefort the club and invited
citizens two weeks ago. and that Is
the development of our mineral de-
posits Of which San Miguel county Is
known to lead Others in the territory.
but like her other natural resources
has been neglected for waur Of prop.
er enthusiasm by the people and more
especially by those who would be
benefited the most-thc merchants.
1t will be remembered that several
years ago. some good propositions
were presented to the hoard Of trade
but were turned down for want of the
proper spirit. necessary TO achieve
success. refer TO the development
OF our copper mines II Is true. that
at that time copper was down to II 1,2
cents, and few small companies er-
ected mills on the ground. But lack
OF cooperation on the part OF the peo-
pie and the companies themselves,
resulted In four or five wouldbe cop
per mills remaining today as monu-
ments of the folly Of other days. but
as proof that few things can be done
without cooperation.
Copper today Ia quoted at % IL
cents, and We have mountains of low
grade ore, running from 2 to percent
and with the improved machinery Of
today could he made one of the most
profitable industries in the territory.
Cement plaster rock has recently
been discovered in great quantities on
the Las Vegas land grant, There are
large deposits of shell lime in the
ncighbOrhood. An analysis establish
cd the fact that It contained 70 per
cent lime.
New England marble cannot com
pare with that which is being produc,
ed by two local companies, and which
is heing Quarried within fifteen miles
of the city. If the people would only
take hold of the mining possibilities
of this community In the proper spirit
and push for the development of one
of the richest resources of this coun-
|ty. within a year or two we would
have 500 men working In the mines
and quarries. which would mean an
additional $500 population
OPTlMIST.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
ROOSEVELT AP-.
PROACHES STATES

Cape Henry. Nov 26.-The battle
ship Louisiana, having on board
President Roosevelt and party, and
conveyed by the cruisers Washing
ton and Tennessee, was sighted at
eight o'clock this morning inward
bound. The Louisiana passed the
capes at nine, followed by the Ten
nessee. The wireless station here
was advised that the engine of the
Washington was disabled and she
would not reach the cape until about
one this afternoon.
A later dispatch to the wireless
from the Washington said;
"Ali on board" The Louisiana
proceeded up Chesapeake bay while
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
NO MORE use FOR
A HI1CHING POST
WHEN THE DOCTOR SENT IN
THE BILL HIS PATIENT GRAB.
sEo AN Ax-No MURDER DONE
Especial to The Optic.)

Albuquerque. Nov. 25.-A story Is
going the rounds here about the pc.
cular actions of wealthy cititEeH
who was recently stricken with fe
yer. For three months he was con
fined to his room dutifully attended
by his fond wife and a very jealous
physician.
He recovered slowly. One mornins
he decided that fresh air would do
more for him than medical environ
mcnts. and in short time he was
enabled to dismiss his physician,
When the doctors bill arrived the
citizen is said to have studied 1t very
closely. A few minutes later his
wife discerned him walking to tho
woodshed hastily and she was great
ly surprised. He secured an ak AM
began hacking at a hitching post in
front of the house. 1t had stood thcr,
for fifty years. more or less.
''--------," she shouted frantic.
ally, believing him in another dcIir
iun. what are you doing?'
You'll have no further use for 1t.
the man chuckled between blows as
he persistently hacked at the post
hereafter the doctor will come in
an automobile"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26

the Tennessee went into Hampton
Roads.
Accident Not Serious.
Norfolk, Nov 26-The accident to
the cruiser Washington was announ
ced by wireless by the Tennessee as
she took leave of the Louisiana and
steamed inwards toward the roads
The Washington is proceeding for
the capes under one engine The de-
tails of her mishap are not explained
but they are not believed to be of 4
serious character. The president
and party will probably reach Wash
ington late this evening on the yacht
Mayflower, to which the transfer
from the battleship Louisiana.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-11-26
MINING AND SMELLING CO.
INCREASES ITS DIVIDENDS

New York. Nov. 26.-The Federal
Mining and Smelling company today
declared the regular quarterly divi-
dend of one and threeQuarters per
cent ON preferred and the regular
quarterly dividend of one and one-haif
per cent ON preferred stock and an
extra dividend of three and a half on
common stock. This is Is an increase
In the extra dividend of one per
cent over the extra dividend Of The
previous quarter.