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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25
Funeral OF Thomas scadden.

The funeral 1T the late Thomas
Scadden was held ON Tuesday afternoon
from the residence Of the deceased =
brother, Frank Scadden. the religions
ceremonies being held in the NJ r.
church
Crystal Falls Lodge No. $50 r. x A.
NJ. had charge Of the services and
carried out the work with the usual
degree OF excellence that this body has
always SHOWN on such occasions
The foral contributions were many
and very beautiful
Rev q. v. Hoard. assisted by Rev.
A. A. haywood conducted the services
at the church. Mrs r. ID shaw and
Miss Barry furnishing the music assist
ed by Miss Flora Holmes on the organ.
The attendance was very large, all
Of the ola neighbors and friends OF tns
deceased turning ont 70 pay their last
respact- to his memory.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25
The Eagles Scared.

F, Last "Wednesday was gala day At
Iron River due % the celebration
which the Eagles provided for that
town. About forty members Of the
order from this city participated in the
events Of the day and all speak highly
Of the treatment accorded them there.
The wet weather kept many away that
would otherwise have gone.
Robert Munns and Al Charron were
there with their horses but Mr.. Munns
didn enter the race which was con-
tested by Billy" Hooking and AL
Charron, Hooking taking first money.
Clyde Henry took second money in
the foot race and Tom Peoples another
Crystal Falls boy took first money.
The wrestling match and boxing
matches were declared draws. both
being held in the opera house and
largely attended
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25
AN ENTIRELY new
COUNTY ROAD POLICY
COMMISSIONERS DECIDE ON A
RADICAL CHANGE,
CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF the State Road Specifications Road to
Iron River Will be First One Az.
tackled.

I'VE will do nothing excepting re-
pair dangerous places, until we can do
il right, said JAS Long. the newly
appointed county road commissioner
20 reporter one day this week
Mr. Longs brief statement reflects
is nut shell the policy Of the new
commission as determined at the meet
ing held here last week for the purpose
OF organizing and planning for the
coming seasons work.
The first move that will be made
will be- the engaging of an engineer u
properly lay out the county road be-.
tween Crystal Falls and Iron River
and he will be charged with the select.
ing OF a route that will have no grade
sleeper than six per cent. The work Of
selecting the route will be left mainly
10 Mr. Long who says tnat he can pick
out a route that will shorten the dis
tance two miles and will have no grade
sleeper than four per cent.
AS a sample of Mr. Longs idea he
would avoid the poor house hill by
swinging the county road to the north
continuous with Crystal Avenue ex-
tended and by veering TO the south
after passing the big hill. joining the
present county road west of the poor
farm he would entirely cut out the
big hill and that at a very little extra
cost compared with the great good that
would result.
The steep hill at Fortune lake is 10
be side stepped to the sonth as is also
the one at the Bates school house.
With those three grades eliminated.
the road 10 Iron River would be much
improved.
Mr.. Long is now cruising 10 deter.
mine upon the course Of the road and
after he has decided the enigneer will
be put ON the road TO run lines. sat
the grade and determine acreage
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25
Awkwards 10 Dance.

A dancing party will be given by the
Awkward base ball club i'm the
Diamond Drill hall next Wednesday
evening 20 which all the friends Of the
boys are invited.
The Awkwards represent 1.-THE only"
in base ball here this season and the
boys are certainly deserving Of some
support il Crystal Falls wants 10 sec
any base ball at all
Manager Klesges is getting his men
around and expects 20 have bill to
otter some % these days that will
cause the fans 20 SIT up and take
notice
Another social feature planned by
this organization is u picnic 20 be-
given later on in the year
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25

Crystal Falls Mich. May 90 lvVn
A regular meeting Of the conncil wa'
held on the above date.
Members present r. B. Webb
Thomas Penglase. J. 5. Jacka, Thomas
Wills william Gribbls and Loni'
Miesler. Minutes OF meetings held
May 9th and 2Oth was read and was
approved az read
The Mayor made the following ap-
pointments for the ensuing year.
Dr. A. NJ. Darling a. health officer
and city physician.
Moved by Louis Miesler seconded by
Thomas Wills that the appointment OF
A. NJ. Darling as city physician and
health officer be confirmed. Ayes
Thomas Pengase. J. S. Jacka. Thomas
Wills William Gribble and Louis
Miesler. Motion carried.
AS City Attorney r. H. Abbott
Moved by Thomas Penglase seconded
by ]. $. Jacka that the appointment Of
F. II. Abbott As city attorney be con
firmed. Ayes Thomas Penglase j.
s. Jacka. Thomas wills. William
Gribble and Louis Miesler. Motion
carried.
AS Chief Of the Fire Department,
Eli Massie.
Moved 10y Thomas Penglase seconded
by william Gribble that the appoint
ment OF Eli Massie AS chief Of the fire
department be confirmed. Motion
carried.
City Surveyor, Fred Roberts.
Moved by ouis Miesler seconded by
Thomas Wills that the appointment Of
Fred Roberts AS city surveyor be con
frmed. Motion carried.
Fire Warden, John Schmidt
Moved by William Gribble seconded
by Louis Miesler that the appointment
Of John Schmidt ~ tre warden be
confirmed. Motion carried
The mayor appointed AS "A sewer com
mittee Thomas Wills. Frank Scadden
and j. ;. Jacka.
Moved by William Gribble seconded
by Thomas Penglase that the report OF
the committee appointed TO check the
accounts OF the out going city treasurer
be accepted. Motion carried.
Moved by Thomas Penglase seconded
6y William Gribble than ordinance
authorizing the Standard oil Company
10 build and maintain an oil tank
within the city limits be adopted.
Motion carried.
ON motion meeting adjourned.
Robt Munns,
City clerk
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25
RuTLEDcE DOES BUSINESS
Caused Arrest OF -Four Amasa Saloon
Keepers.

Albion Moser, Geo. Premo. Chas.
Peterson and joe Gossman, saloon
Keepers from Amasa were brought TO
this city last Monday on warrants
sworn out by Rev. Rutledge the COM
plant being violation OF the liquor
laws.
The particular offenss for which
these dealers are arrested is the open
ing of their saloons ON election day
last April and the facts in the case are
as follows
The saloons of the village OF Amasa
were all kept closed until after the
polls closed. The election being over,
the thirsty ones made request TO the
authorities that the saloons be not in
terferred with should they open and
the officers agreed to the proposition.
Accordingly the four saloons were
opened and did business during tine
early evening.
Complaint was made ~ Mr.. Rut-
ledge. He investigated and let the
matter lie dormant for some time but
revived IL last Saturday upon the oc-
casion OF his visit TO this city with the
result ss stated
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25
CHILD DROWNED IN PAIL
Baby OF Mr. and Mrs William Langdon Me,
That Fate


That Fate
An eleven months old child Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Langdon fell into a
pail OF water which was placed upon
the floor OF the Langdon home last
Monday morning and drowned.
The mother was about her morning
work and the little one, which had just
begun 10 move abont upon tine floor,
was playing around on the floor of the
house.
Mrs. Langdon went 70 the well and
got pail OF water and placed in upon
the kitchen floor while sne went ont Of
doors Ia do some other work. While
she was gone the little one crawled
M to the pail and managed 10 get onto
its feet and then crawled upon the
side Of the pail toppling over into the
water on its head When the mother
returned she found the child dead in
the water.
The accident IL a very sad one,
the mother feeling the blow hard.
est. The child was particularly
bright one and its loss Is severe blow
to the parents.
The remains were taken 10 Iron
Mountain last Tuesday morning for
burial
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25
SHOOK THE CITY
Explosion OF Dynamite at Bristol Caused
Much Excitement

GhpNoeiO" " OJh~Wite al bIiatoi Idusec
Much Excitement
The explosion OF four boxes OF
dynamite at the Bristol mine las,
Wednesday afternoon shook every
building in the city. broke many
windows and caused much excitement.
especially about the location where II
occurred
The explosion occurred ON the sur
face stripping 70 the north Of the open
pit. The powder was being used for
blasting rocks and dirt on the strip
ping work and In order 10 soften the
powder the miners had rugged up a
thswinga box along the steam pipe.
The box5isld about two regular boxes
Of p2vftf and at the time Of the ex.
plo4Hh was filed A lot of sawdust
hadskot into the box and the heat from
the steam pipe ignited the sawdust.
The whole thing Immediately began to
burn with much rapidity and the smoke
which arose warned the workmen
away.
Previous 10 this the miners had car.
ried two additional boxes and placed
them few feet distant from the
thawer.
When the powder began to burn the
stripping boss. John Wilson. thought
tnat he could save one Of these boxes
ann grabbed II and was running with
IL when some one yelled 10 him warn.
ing him Of his danger He Immediate
~ dropped the box and was about fifty
feet away from IL when the explosion
occurred setting on not alone the two
boxes in the thawer but the other two
boxes as we'll.
Had Mr. Wilson not dropped the
powder he would have been blown into
eternity.
Miracnlously no one was injured but
many close shaves were recorded from
flying rocks and debris Many amusing
incidents are also mentioned among
Olltir Ailth VI blf ivy III AhF liHtt
shanty few rods from the thawer
He WAS warned when the powder began
20 burn and. although there is n door
10 the building through which he
might have passed he didn't think IL
large enough and threw himself ont
through little hole about two feet
square in the side ~ the shanty All
the glass in the mine buildings was
broken and the books. etc knocked OF
the walls in the office. The Milwaukee
switch crew was at work at the Bristol
at the time, the engine and csboose
standing short distance from the
scene OF the explosion. The glass In
the caboose and engine vas troken but
no other damage done
Every building In the city was shak
en np. The windows in the court
house ratified ~ IL the glass would
break.
The funeral OF Thomas Scadden was
nj the W. +. church NJ the time and
the shock shook the church and frigh.
tened the congregation for second.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25
SUBSCRIPTION sa.oo PER YEAR

When all preliminaries are ready the
state road commissioner will he sent
Tor and will inform the commissioners
how he wants the work done and Il
win be done ~ he directs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25

Moved by Louis Miesler seconded by
Thomas Wills that the mayor be in
structed - have tue Chicago q North.
Western Railway officials put y flag
man on the crossing on Superior Ave.
Immediately. Motion carried.
On motion meeting adjourned.
Robt NUNS.
City Clerk
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25

George Tucker came down from
Marquette last Tuesday 10 be present
At the funeral Of Thomas Scadfen
Mr.. Tucker was very intimate friend
of Mr.. Scadden NJ Marquette
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-05-25

kept his word aud q = rumored that
the company does not intend doing any
more with the property.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-13
BURLINGTON ITEMS.

Mrs. S. Cook is in the city, the guest
of Miss Nellie Johnson. sn
Mrs: Elsie Williams entertained Miss
Lena and Nellie Johnson, Miss Shep-
ard, W. Drew, L. L. Tyler and Fred
Williams Thanksgiving.
The fair dinner given by the Indus
trial Art club at G. A. R. hall was
quite success r.
Mrs. j. F. Trent entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. j. E. Johnson and Mrs. Lincoln
Cook at, dinner Thanksgiving.
Grace George is able to be out, after
suffering with rheumatism for months.
Last week occurred the death OF Mr..
George Taylor at Mercy hospital, hav-
ing been sick but short time with
rheumatism Funeral was held at the
Chapel on Valley street. Mr.. Taylor
leaves a wife and one son.
Is. Mrs. Lincoln Cook is in the city fol
an indefinite stay. .,-
Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell is suffering with
IA bad cold. u 4. .,:.s...s4,,, 49,
: Little Irwin Young fell and broke his
jaw last week, but is getting along
very nicely ~ y. L ;....
Mrs. Nan Jackson is indisposed.
Il. Mrs. Bert johnson is visiting with his
mother on Washington street.
Mrs. Cheeks son, Andrew, was in
the city last week from Thursday till
Monday, the guest Of her daughter
Mrs. Anna Baker OF South Fourth
street. Mrs. Cheek and son are from
Eureka, Ill.
Mr.: Goings Of Keokuk is visiting II
the city. ss..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-13
Creatures of the Wild.

wild animals and birds are no
more angelic than human beings. In
every family, in every herd and In
every cage, from tigers to doves, the
strong bully and Cypress the weak
and drive them to the wall. OF all
quadrupeds, deer are the greatest
fools, wolves are the meanest, apes
the most cunning, bears the most con-
sistent and open-minded, and elephants
the most intellectual. OF birds, the
parrots and cockatoos are the most
philosophic, the cranes are the most
domineering, the darters are the most
treacherous, the gallinaceous birds
have the least common sense and the
swimming birds are by far the quick
est to recognize protection and accept
tn. Y. Sun. e.. III. ~ s,,s..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-13
A FASHION FROM WAR.
How Flat Watches Took Place OF the
Old-Time "Turnips."

When the neat man takes unto him
self watch as thin as parchment he
little thinks that that thin watch re-
suits from army regulations. Up to
the time Of the Allies taking Paris
the ordinary watch was convex In
shape and called from its outline .
''turnip." The officers of the Russian
and other armies objected to this be.
cause its dubious form made the uni
form Of man on parade look untidy.
whether it were carried in the coat or
the fob. Here in Paris. however, they
found that the watchmakers of the
Palais Royal had contrived chro-
nometer which got over the dim.
Guilty. Flat watches were the fashion
In Paris. The English when they APP
peared In the streets of the French
capital marched in not in gala dress
such as the others wore, but in the
raiment which they had worn on cam
tpai,zn. Great was this imnraasinn
which their hahlHments created. But
they at once adopted the smart nat
watch and brought it back to England
for our own manufacturers to copy
London Standard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-13
CAUGHT THE rA,a cvLpalr.
New the Naval ofsscsr Recovered HIe
Lost 0ustons.

\ happened on one of the United
4takes cruisers now At Hampton roads.
sava the Washington Herald. A lieu.
tenant. having met two very charming
Rdies while ashore. invited them ON
hoard for luncheon. They came and
WeEe shown over the ship. They lin.
cared long In the lieutenant's room.
which was dsintily furnished. and
they admired his photographs of home.
When he was summoned on deck ho
leN them there. Returning, be took
them to luncheon and, having to 90 on
duty In the afternoon. he excused him
seN SOFAS to get into uniform. Alasl
10 found that every button ON his best
coat had been cut OF and then he 70.
Numbered that one Of his fair guests
h1 been rather importunate on the
souvenir question. He got her alone
Metar luncheon and accused her Of the
theft and after some prevarication she
confessed that the buttons were In her
sorsaae. With some firmness the lieu
tenant led the culprit to, his cabin.
pointed silently to the denuded coat
ON the bunk. produced needle and
thread and, going out, locked the door
ON the outside. In half an hour he
returned, unlocked the door, found
GaS his coat was once more in excel.
ent order and then, with great ga>
hmtry, bowed the lady over the side.
She has not been invited to luncheon
on the same ship since.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-13
MONMOUTH, ILL, ITEMS,

No question, THANKSGIVING dinner
excelled anything we have had for
years, being managed by Mrs. Tomas
and Mr.. Roper. 1t was not only a
success financially but one OF the most
pleasant affairs we have enjoyed for a
time. .t
The Second Baptist church is now IN
the midst OF great revival, having
with them the Dr.. Bolts OF Missouri
one of the ablest preachers OF their
connection No doubt there will De
much good accomplished by their effort
The A M. E. church is now being
favored by their pastor, Rev. 5. NC
Dowell, of a series of sermons on the
history of Isarel, beginning at the cal
~ Abraham. His sermons being de-
,;vered in his usual eloquent manner
on Sunday nights to full house
Next Sunday is our first Quarterly
meeting of this conference year. we
ara anticipating high day IN Zion
because the church is alive, both spirit
uallv,and financially.
The Miss, 8 Allen and Boulder OF
,alesburr worshipped with us last
Sunday morning. Come again ladies
and bring your friends anytime you
want to hear good sermon.
! Miss Ora Morris spent last Sunday 10
Macomb visiting her grandparents.
Mrs. Eliza Skinner and Mrs. loa
Corn of sGalesburg were Monmouth ''
visitors Sunday,
Rev, J. R. Skinner of st Louis arrived
i the CITY Saturday to spend the holi'
days. ~
! Mrs. Belle Brown of Springfield spent
Thanksgiving with her sister, MRS.
Sarah Floyd.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-13
v NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

Thursday a. M, December S, at her
home, 1893 Brook street, occurred the
death Of Mrs. Mary Ellen Emanuel.
Her maiden name was chatham, being
married at the age of Is years to Mere
dith Palmer in Lincoln county, Mis-
souri,. To this union were born seven
Toys and seven girls. Mrs. Emanuel
came to Burlington in 1864 and was
married in 1874 to Mr.. William Eman-
uel. She was devoted member of
the A. M. E. church for more than
thirty-one years and her great assist
ance will ever be remembered. She
was also member, Of the Industrial
Art club. She was known throughout
the city and many other places for her
generosity and was respected to the
highest. Her memory will ever be
cherished by all who kne wher.
Mrs. Emanuel leaves to mourn her
loss husband, William Emanuel; one
sister, Mrs. S. Florence of Lincoln
county, Missouri; FIVE sons, George and
Thornton Palmer of Lincoln county,
Missouri, Silas, Charles and William
Palmer of Burlington; FIVE daughters,
Mrs. O. Sphears Of Chicago, ILL.,, Mrs.
j. Watkins, Mrs. K. Pleasant, Mrs. A.
Newton and Miss Ida Palmer of Burl-
ington, also eleven grandchildren and
one great grandchild. The funeral was
held at the A. M. E. church Sunday p.
m. at 2:3O, Rev. E. G. jackson oficiat-
ing. Prayer by Rev. Boiling Of the
Union Baptist church. The choir Sc
lections were very appropriate. Mrs,
Trent Sanp very autif,,Ilv Pail hear
ers were Messrs. ]. Brooks, J.. Watkins,
son-in-law, James Brooks, A. Mitchell,
John and Archie Brown, grand chill
dren. Our loss is heavens gain.
Mrs. Jane Florence and Mrs. May
Gordon of Louisiana, Mo-, Mrs. Mile
Davis of Jacksonville, ILL.,, Mrs. L.
Palmer of Des Moines, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Graham, Mrs. G.. Coleman and
daughter Of Keokuk attended the fun
eral of Mrs. Emanuel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-13
CEDAR RAPIDS.

On last Tuesday evening At Bethel
A. M. E. church occurred the gradua-
ton aof Bible and normal traing class,
which has been under the superintend-
ency Of Mrs. A. Ford for some time
past.
Rev. and Mrs. Phillips were in at
tendance and both made excellent ad-
dresses to the class.
A splendid paper by Mrs. A. M. Boyd
on the S. S. teacher was also read. Mrs.
Hawkins also gave one Of her beauti-
full readings on the Burial Of Noses
Other addresses were made by Rev.
Ford and the pastor, Rev. w. A. Moore.
The evening concluded with a social
In the basement and the entire affair
was fine.
Mrs. A. e. Price was hostess for the
]. S. Y. club last Wednesday. The aft
ernoou was musical study and many
profitable and interesting points were
brought out. So much so that the sub
ject will be reviewed later. Mrs. J..
Mosely and sister, Miss Estis, were Wis
itors.
We are sorry to learn OF the depart
ure from the city Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Martin. Mrs. Martin will be sorely
missed in the clubs and Sunday
school. We wish them the heartiest
success in their new home in Des
Noines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chairman have re-
turned to their home In Rock Island,
after few weeks stay in our city.
Little Goldie Green is dangerously
Ill with pneumonia.
Logan Marshall has been quite i'll
with pneumonia, but Is much improved
now.
Mrs. Anna Boyd is also improving
slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Gray were
host and hostess Of party last Wed
nesday evening. All had most de-
lightful time.
Mrs. E. C. Thomas Is visiting friends
in Keokuk.
The Odd Fellows will give a grand
banquet in their hall Xmas night. The
usual good time is promised
The Sunday school Is preparing to
have an Xmas ladder this year In place
Of the tree as usual. A special pro-
gram will also be given.
Mr.. Walter Martin Is at home for q
few weeks visiting relatives.
Mr.. Oddie Thorpe, who has been in
the employ of Mr.. !. Baker for some
months past, left for few weeks visit
at his home in Macomb, III.
Continue to look for the agent
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-13
THE MOLINE GREETINGS.

The Young Peoples Sunday club
held its regular meeting at the church
Sunday. A large crowd was present
and the discussion was as follows: is
a Woman Responsible For the Lack of
Ambition in Man or He Himself?"
1t was led by Miss Zaddie Saunders.
Miss Mabel Hall departed for West
Liberty, Iowa, Monday to visit her
uncle for few days.
The Aid Society and Stewardess of
St. Paul's church gave their annual
Thanksgiving dinner and supper at the
Art Gallery. A very neat sum was
raised.
Mr.. Udell Tomlin of Muscatine, Iowa,
spent Thanksgiving day in the city.
Miss Mabel Hall entertained twelve
OF her friends at luncheon Sunday
evening. .....E. ..... p.
The Tabernacle Baptist church gave
their annual dinner at the Masonic hall
Thanksgiving day.
MIR. and Mrs. H. Hardin entertained
the Misses Mabel Hall, Mabel Tarver,
Clara Tarver, Daisy Settles and Zad-
die Saunders at dinner Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Brice were
callers in Moline Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wood enter
tanned at dinner party Sunday. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Bright
of Davenport and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Colquit of this city. Il.
Mrs. Penny and children from Mon
mouth, ILL.,, spent the last two weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Bradley.
The Misses Mabel Tarver, Alice Cor
man, Francis Moppins, Daisy Settles
and Clara Tarver gave a reception in
honor Of their pastor, Rev. 7. W.
Lewis and family, in the parlors Of the
church November H. A very large
number of friends highly appreciated
the hospitality of the young ladies.
Mr.. Raymond Hughes of Davenport
spent the evening in Moline Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Settles enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Louis B. Tarver
at dinner Sunday. ~