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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31

The bids called for by Mayor Spring
er for furnishing various supplies to
the city for the next fiscal year were
opened yesterday at noon in the may
ors Office at the city hall, those pres
end beside Mayor Springer being AL
dermen Bolles, chairman of the finance
committee, Yopp, chairman of the san
itary committee and O'Brien, chairman
Of the street and Wharves committee.
The bids We're considered and then
turned over to the chairme1 OF the
various committees who viii make
recommendations at the next Meeting
Of the board of aldermen as to who
shall get the awards.
The only bid for shoeing, feeding and
housing the city mules was from the
City Livery Co. at S15 per animal.
For removing trash and garbage in
the city, outside of the limits, for TWO
years, with the privilege of renewal
Of contract for another two wears if
the aldermen desire. there were three
bids-WOolard and Furlong, 1852
per year; City Livery Co, $3.50 Der
year, and S. J. Davis, $1O,0 900 per year.
The only bid for feeding the prison
ers was that of Mrs. Jane Sheehan at
Is cents yer meal.
Bids for furnishing garbage cans TO
the city We're received from J. w. Muir
Gibson & Co., and Sloan & Sweeney.
Ridc for f1Irnichinu u,Do1 o,5 ao.l
were received from the Springer Coal
CO., aid w. E. Worth & Co.
]. B. Casteen was the only bidder
for caring for the Sc oil lamps in the
city, his figures being $3.50.
For furnishing building material,
paving and building brick there were
bids from Hooper G Flynn Co.. aud
Roger Moore's Sons & Co.
For furnishing stone curbing there |
were bids from J.. T. Wyatt & Co., Of
Salisbury, and the Carolina Cut Stone
Co., of this city, both being at II cents |
per yard, but the curbing of the Sails
bury concern being of larger dimen-
5lons than that Of the local concern.
For furnishing crushed rock to the
city there were bids from ]. T. Wyatt
c. H. Dock.
For advertising there were bids from
The Messenger and The Star, the for
ner being for 30 cents per inch and lat
,er 60 cents ar inch first insertion and
20 cents each subsequent insertion.
The bid of the Consolidated company
or furnishing lights was as follows:
'or furnishing electric current, 8 cents
er HloWatt; caring for Is WeIsbach
treet lamps, $28 per year for each;
furnishing gas at a contract price of
1.45 per 1000 cubic feet; furnishing i
lectric current for the storage bat
cry Of the fire alarm system, SIS per
ear; maintenance of arc lights in the ,
ity to be operated on the moonlight
chedule, at s65 each per annum. ,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31

~ Aoth III ~&Ak@
Quite a large delegation of veterans
have already gone to Richmond to take
in the reunion Of the United Confeder-
ate Veterans which begins today in the
beautiful Virginia city and will con-
tlhue through next Monday.
Another large delegation Of veterans
will leave this morning for Richmond
and still others will leave tonight and
tomorrow. 1t is expected that there
will be about forty veterans and
several others from this city at the
reunion. Among those who will leave
today are Messrs. R. W. Price, w. P.
Oldham, j. T. Hancock. J.. A. King. T.
E. King, j.. H. Hewett, j. VI. Rogers,
l.. Leon, }. 0. Ormsby. j. W. West,
T. Sykes, W. NJ. Skipper, Jesse Dixie,
0. NJ. FillyaW, Rev. J. a. Smith, Col.
j. w. Atkinson. Capt. Jesse Wilder
and Capt. James |. Nets.
Among the ladies from Wilmington
who will attend the reunion are Mrs.
NJ. S. Willard, Mrs. William Latimer.
Mrs w. P. Oldham and Misses Nav
Stockton and Durable Larkin.
After the reunion is over it is prob
able that nearly all the Wilmington
party will go to Norfolk to view the
jamestown exposition. returning from
that city to Wilmington about next
Wednesday or Thursday. The Official
delegates from Cape Fear camp to the
reunion are: Col. J. w. Atkinson.
Capt, J, I. Metts. Capt, Jesse Wilder,
Rev. J. A. Smith. Col. W. J. Woodland,
and Mr.. w. P. Oldham.
The Richmond Journal of Tuesday
contains the following account of the
reception to be given the North Caro-
lima veterans by the N. C. Society of
Richmond on Friday night:
The North Carolina Society of Rich
mond proposes to give the North Car
DINA veterans. their sons and daugb-
ters, a reception and royal welcome |
at Sanger Hall Friday night, May 81. |
$3.50 p. M. Addresses CT welcome
will be delivered by Mr.. C. e. Borden,
president of the society, and Dr. J.
Hodges, and the response on
behalf Of the veterans will te made by !
Julian S.. Carr. tt Sc will be
the only speeches of the ~-yening, IS |
veterans will hear so much speak
ing during their stay here, and a we'll
selected bill of musical specialties has
arranged for their entertainment. |
after which refreshments will be
in the hall by the ladies of the
While the refreshments arei
being served a general social good time
Misunderstanding will take place. All
North Carolina veterans are cordially
invited, and it is especially desired
hat all visiting Indies from North
attend and assist the society
n making the evening one of great
;heer and good will for the veterans.
Dr.. J. Allison Hodges is chairman Of
he reception committee, and Mr.. R S.
is chairman Of the committee
n arrangements.
Among others the following ladies'
viii assist the members of the society
n receiving: Mrs. C. E. Borden, Mrs.
Strudwick, Miss Maude Nor
and Misses Mamie and Elizabeth
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31

Blotches, pimples flesh worms, black
heads are unsighHy and denote impure
blood. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will drive them away. carrying
people clear to the top foor OF health
n happiness. So cents, Tea or Tab
lets. r. r. BelIamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
C|TY'S NEW BUDGET
Appropriations Considered By
Municipal Boards
INCOME ABOUT $4,000
Every Department Exc ept One
Wants More Money

All the Chairmen Recommended In
creased Salaries Tor Employees i'm
Different Dcpartments-City May
Build its Own Stables TO Care for
its Animais-An Appropriation of
$4,000 for d Central Fire House is
Urgcd-Other Matters That Were
Before the Boards Last Night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31

So inch Pongees, all eolors, the most
popular fabric Of the season. soc, a.
Renders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31

Big Clothing Sale still on at Reh-
der's. Only lasts three more days.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
FOR FURNISHING SUPPLIES
Bids Were Opened by Mayor
Springer Yesterday

All the Bids Will be Turned Over to
Various Committees and. Will be
Acted On at the Meeting of the
Board of Aldermen ON Monday
Night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31

For Straw Grips and Suit Cases, go
to Renders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1907-05-31
To THE CONFEDERATE REUNION
About Forty Veterans From This
City Will Attend

A Number Have Already Gone and
Sevcra Will Leave Today-Wil-
mingtOn Ladies to Attend the Re-
uniOn-N. c. Society in Richmond
Preparing Fine Welcome for he
Visitors From This State.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
Superintendents to Meet.

The annual meeting of the depart
ment OF superinten1enls OF the
National Educational association has
been called for February 1928 in
Chicago. and it is expected superin-
'endents of schools from all parts OF
he country will be in attendance.
This is the only gathering OF its
kind devoted exclusively 10 the work
and interests OF school sup4r.nten-
dents and it is usually well attended
with beneficial results to all. At
he same time the annual meeting
OF the society for the Scientific Study
# Education will meet in Chicago.
This organization includes many
'ducators OF national prominence in
IFS membership p and its deliberations
ire al ways interesting.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
NEWS.
Items OF Interest Taken From Our
Exchanges and Condensed.

The Chicago & North westera
road has ordered 8,v00 freight cars
to be delivered within fourteen
months.
Mrs. Katherine A. Remmlinger,
who conducted pop factory at
Iron Mountain, was taken Thursday
to New berry asylum for treatment.
The first annual copper country
poultry and pet stock show will be
held in the Amphidrome, in Hough-
ton, February 10Th, 10th and 21st.
Fred, the infant son OF William
Carpeater,.of Rrdridge, Houghton
county, fell down stairs Saturday
last, receiving injuries which re-
suited a few hours later in his death.
Anton Bukawak, a trammer en-
ployed in the Red Jacket shaft OF the
@. &. H. mine, was killed at the
sixty fifth level Tuesday morning,
by falling rock. He was a married
man and had lived in the copper
country about five years.
A large meeting Of sDortsmen vas
held in Ishpeming Wednesday for the
organization Of the Upper Peninsula
Sportsmen S association. The chief
object of the new organization is the
promotion of Legislation for the.
better protection at game and fish.
The sportsnen practically desire
modification OF the existing law pro-
tecting trout and also more string
ent measure for the protection of
deer, partridge and other varieties
of game.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
PEQUAMING ITEMS.
Correspondence.

Max Marsh left Friday for Yer
non, Mich, to visit his parents.
Charles J. Brink left Wednesday
for two weeks visit with friends
in Saginaw.
Fred w. .Hebard was at Hougbton
Tuesday.
Twin sons arrived at the home oil
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Hickey Mon
day morning.
The rendition OF the service oi
song entitled, THE Man Who
Spoiled the Music" drew q large
audience at the church in Pequam-
ing Sunday evening last, aud the
program which was well given by
the young people, was both enter
tanning and instructive. The same
service will be rendered in the near
future by the young people OF the
Methodist Episcopal church o
L 'Anse.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
TO PRESENT A MINSTREL.
Young People Of L'Anse Held Meet.
Ing Thursday Evening and
Organize.

L'Anse admirers Cf the sons OF
Ham will undoubtedly be pleased to
learn that they are 10 be given a
treat by representatives of this
ancient race.
For some Time the subject of pre-
senting local talent minstrel show
in this village has been under dis
cussion. with the result that on
Thursday evening a meeting Of a
number OF the young people Of
L 'Anse was held and an organiza-
tion perfected.
An excellent program. which had
been previously prepared, was sub.
mitted to those present, which met
with unanimous approval.
The company will consist OF some
Of the best talent which could be
procured and it is the intention ol
those under whose management the
entertainment will be given, to
present to the theatre going people
Of this vicinity one OF the brightest
cleanest and best performances
which has ever graced the local
(. theatre.
| Arrangements we're made at thi.
meeting whereby rehearsals are t.
be commenced within few day,
and continue until after the Lenten
season, by which time it is expec'e'
that everything will be in readiness
to present the entertainment.
The program will consist OF Q
magnificent first part, an olio and
a mirth provoking after piece, in
Producing company OF thirty pen
pie, presenting some OF the lates
song hits Of the season, and girls
OF funny sayings which have not ha'
time to aye. The olio will abount
10 new and novel features, tn
majority being original ideas Of tn
management.
| Although the date has PRACTICAL.
been decided upon, for variou
reasons it has been deemed advisabl
to withhold it for the present.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
REPUBLICAN
COUNTY CONVENTION
Held in the Town Hall, In L'Anse
Monday Afternoon Business
Quickly Transacted.

A Republican county convention
was held in the Town Hall, in
L'Anse, Monday afternoon.
The meeting was called to order
at 2 o'clock, and upon motion
James McMahon, of Baraga, was
chosen chairman; Martin Voetsch,
of L'Anse. secretary, and Simon
Denomie and ]. ]. O'Connor, tellers.
The chairman appointed James
McKercher, Of Spur; John Markle,
Of Baraga and W. l.. Mason, OF
L'Anse, committee on credentia Is,
and Thomas ID. Tracy, OF Kewee-
nav Bay; Bert Funke, Of Baraga,
and Charles Rambaud, OF L'Anse,
committee on order OF business.
After a short recess the committe
on credentials reported the follow
ing named delegates entitled to
seats in the convention:
Arvon-Not represented.
Baraga-James Mcmahon
John Make
Simon Denomie
George Ibbotson
Thomas D. Tracy
Bert Funke :,
Covington-John Elfman
L'Anse, Precinct No. l.
Charles Rambaud
W. L. Mason
P. Voetsch
J.J. O'Connor
L'Anse, Precinct No. 2
George M. Edwardson
Spurr-James McKercher.
The committee s report on order
OF business vas as follows:
First the nomination OF candi
date for county commissioner o.
schools.
Second-The nomination OF 9
candidate for county road commits
sioner.
Third-The selection OF two dele,
gates to attend the Republican
state convention, to be held in
Grand Rapids.
S. o. Clinton. superintendent o.
schools Of Baraga, was unanimous
ly re-nominated for the office o.
county commissioner OF schools. ant
James McKercher, Of Spur, was re
nominated for the Office OF county
road commissioner.
Fred W. Schwalm, OF Baraga, ant
H. J Seifert. of L'Anse, were chos
en- as delegates to attend the State
convention
There being no further busines.
the meeting adjourned.i
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
ITO OBSERVE
LINCOLN DAY
In the Methodist Episcopal. Churches
OF this Charge Tomorrow. DIR.
j. Howard Anderson to
Deliver Address,

The birthday OF Abraham Lincoln
will be appropriately observed in the
Mel hodist Episcopal churches to-
morrow with an address suitable to
the occasion by Dr.. j. Howard
Anderson, and special music by the
male quartette.
The observance OF this day is an
annual event in the church, and the
Offering is taken in the interest OF
the Freedman's Aid and Southern
Educational Society.
This society has been doing
educational work in the south since
1867. and this year celebrates its
fortieth anniversary. Members OF
the congregation are asked to con-
tribute one cent for each year OF the
society 8 existence or forty cents per
capita.
The services will be held 10 Pc
quaming at 1870 a. m; at the Mis-
sion at 2:30 p. m, and in L'Anse at
z p. m.
At the L'Anse church services the
following proyram.will be rendered.
"Sweet Sabbath Eve, Crosby
Male Quartette.
"The Old Pocket Bible" Parks
T.nor Solo and Male Quartette.
Far Away" Lindsay
Male Quartette.
At Pequaminy the following pro-
gram will be rendered
"Nearer My God To Thee, Sweeney
Bass Solo and Male Quartette.
"The Mighty to Save" Stebbins
Male Quartette
"Rejoice | o Zion, Beirly
Tenor Solo.
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
Fears Giving Offense.

''You cant do any good work in
the world without offending some.
body" said Congressman Long
worth in an address. The man who
makes no enemies is the man who
does no good.
'Some men but for this fear ol
making enemies might accomplish
something. AS it is, they remind
me of the dying man who was too
cautious even to make his peace with
Providence.
"Do you renounce the devil and
all his work." the minister said to
this man.
"And the dying man replied in q
weak, hesitating voice:
PLEASE don't ask me that. In
going 20 a strange country, and ]
don't want to make myself enemies.
Rochester Herald.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
SUPERVISORS
MEETING
Held in the Court House Tuesday
Afternoon Considerable Busi-
ness Transacted.

A meeting of the county board OF
supervisors was held in the Court
House. in this village, Monday after
noon.
The following named supervisors
we're present: Fred w Schwalm,
Baraga; John Elfman. Covington;
Frank W. Foote, L'Anse; S. T..
McKercher, Spur.
Aosent-Olof w. Been, of Arvon.
After the usual grist Of bills had
been disposed OF. the appointment
of superintendent OF the poor for
Baraya township, for the unexpired
term OF the late Richard Feore.
came up. Two applications were
read. the candidates being James
Fleming and Joseph e st German.
A ballot was taken. Fleming receiv-
three votes. and St. German one.
The chairman thereupon declared
james Fleming duly appointed to
the Office.
Herman J. Seifert, superinten-
dent OF the poor for the townships
of Arvon. Covington and Spur,
thereupon rendered his resignation,
which was promptly accepted by the
board, and August Hutula. Of Gov
ington, was appointed as his sue
cessor.
The supervisors inspected the
heating apparatus in the residence
portion of the Jail building. which is
IN q very poor condition, and the
chairman VISA instructed to have
proper alterations made.
Sheriff Cosgrove was authorized
to employ jauitor for the Court
House and Jail at salary not to ex-
ceed $45 Per month.
August Menge, OF L'Anse; John
Markle aud William Hugo, oil
Baraga. were appointed as board
of election cauvassers.
A few other minor matters were
disposed of and the meeting was
adjourned to March 28th, 1907.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
SMITH TO FILL VACANCY.
Grand Rapids Congressman is Elected
for the Unexpired Portion Of Al
Ser's Term.

Tuesday William Alden Smith was
elected United States senator for
the unexpired portion Of Senator
Ayers term. He received 81 votes
in the house and and % in the SEN
ate.
Senator Charles Smith, of Hough-
ton county. introduced bill appro
priating $50. 900 for a Michigan
building at the jamestown Ter-Cen-
tenial exposition.
Senator Fuller. of Delta, put in a
bill appropriating 1928, 900 for the
insane asylum at Newberry.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09

Two juvenile ski jumpers met
with accidents during the past week
in Munising. Merton Wise, aged
fourteen, attempted to ride the large
club hill. After going over the
bump he became badly entangled in
his skis, the point OF one striking
him just below the eye, necessi
tating four stitches to close the
wound. The second occurred Tues
day on one OF the smaller hills. Gar
King, aged twelve, received cuv
on the forehead, which required
three stitches. z
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09

George Plese, OF Calumet, twenty
four years OF age, was taken to the
upp'r peninsula asylum at New-
berry Saturday last. He was coin
mitted as being dangerously insane.
He was the worst inveterate
cigarette fiend in the copper coun-
try. 1t is said that he had smoked
from childhood; that he was never
withouta cigarette in his mouth, to
the extent of smoking in bed al
night. He was prematurely aged
by the habit, and recently showed
symptoms OF violent insanity.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
Notice..

Logging, tote sleigh his and carry
alls made to order.
CORNELIUS STEINMETz,
l2-8.f. L'Anse, ich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
For Sale.

/ offer for sale my house and lot,
located In the village OF LAnse.
Price moderate. For further par
ticulars call on or address
M. NOvAoK,
l-5-tf. L'Anse, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09

Thomas Pengilly, former Calu-
met man. was attracted by worn
gold band as he was placing an en-
gagement ring upon the finger OF
Miss Nellie Howell. That looks
like my mothers ring" said Pen
g,lly THAT was my mothers
ring" Miss Howell replied. The
ring prevented the marriage OF
brother and sister. After wander
ing thirty years in Africa and the
Lake Superior region. Pengilly,
had met his sister In Butte, Mont,
was attracted by her manner, loved
her and won her hand. After u
years oourtship they we're to be
married. The date had been set.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1907-02-09
LOCAL ITEMS.
Lent begins Wednesday next.
St. Valentines Day Thursday


St. Valentines Day Thursday
next.
w. L. Mason was at Marquette
Wednesday. ~
r. G. Williams and ]. ]. O'Connor
were at Houghton Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Levitan spent
Friday in the copper country.
A regular meeting of the common
council was held Thursday evening.
]. A. Holland. OF Grand Rapids,
was business visitor in town Fri
day.
Attorney d. L. Robinson, OF
Houghton, transacted legal business
in town this week.
1t is stated that the ground-hog
saw his shadow Saturday last. This
necessitates peep at the coal bin.
Miss Isabelle Steinba left Mon
day for Chicago, where she viii pur-
sue a course of studies at Univer
sity.
Weather permitting game OF
hockey will be played in Baraga
this afternoon between the L'Anse
and Baraga High School teams.
Mary and Bertram McKanna, who
have been guests at the home of
their cousin, Miss Nellie McCabe,
for the past two weeks. returned to
their home in Hancock Friday.
Dutch Jake" drama in three
acts, was presented in the L'Anse
Opera House Wednesday evening
Sby the members Of the Baraya
Comedy Company, to a fair size
audience. The play was an interest
ing and pleasing one through out.
each member OF the company taking
their part in a clever manner. Il
is understood that the same com
pany will begin rehearsals soon for
the preparation of another plav to
be presented some time 10 the near
future.
One OF the greatest social events
which has taken place in this village
in some time, occurred Friday even.
ing, the occasion being that Of the
Eagles dance. The party was
largely attended by members of tht
order and their friends from al
parts OF the county. Excellent
music was furnished by the Idea
orchestra, Of Bdraga, and added
greatly to the evenings pleasures.
A bountiful supper was served il
the dining room of the hall durinA
the evening. All in attendance re
port having had an enjoyable time
Leo Putzke, deputy sheriff, o.
Baraga, was in L'Anse Wednesday
having in custody Charles Smith
charged with stealing an overcoai
from Hans Olson, OF Keweenaw Bay.
Tuesday evening. After taking the
coat Smith walked to Baraga. Woro
was sent to the officers there to h,
on the lookout for him and on We'd
nesday morning he was located
Smith was taken before Justice
Hugo, and given fine of s. and
costs or thirty days 10 jail Un'
able to raise the line he was brough,
to L'Anse and placed in the county
jail.
Carl Johnson, sectien foreman, or
the South Shore railroad. located at
the Taylor siding, met with an acci
dent short time ago which is now
causing him considerable trouble
At the time OF the accident Mr.
Johnson was engaged in driving =
spike. A mis-dlrected blow OF the
sledge caused the spike TO fly, strik
ing him on the left ley u few inche.
below the knee. At first nothing
was thought OF the injury until !
few days ago, when il began to swell
and has shown some signs of blood
poisoning, but it is thought with
careful nursing nothing serious will
result. y
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-25

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