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The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-09-17

through the pretty little town o.
Rifle, Colo, where the companion
who has passed on to the great be
yond, once spent a winter of his life
the winter of '99-'O0.
A bulletin board assured us tha,
the finest apples and the fattest cat
tie on earth were to be found there
Onward through the Grand Junction
country, where peaches, melons
apples, plums, canteloupes, tomatoes
equal to the Imnaha country, were
displayed in the windows of every
town-on we flew through the Rock
les, now between mountains tower
ing on either side, with the mouths
of shafts gaping at us from the hill.
sides, now shooting through tunnels
now catching glimpses of valleys
and canyons where the silvery Col,
orado, the Grand, Eagle and othel
rivers wended their ways. On Thurs
day evening, as the sun was sink.
ing we entered the Grand Canyon of
the Colorado, The conductor called
Everybody to the rear who wants
on the observation car" and there
was a hustling, and such a glorious
ride! Darkness had fallen ere we
got fairly settled So much does the
road curve around the mountain sides
that from the rear of the tenth, or
observation car, we could see our en-.
gine ahead of us, and red globe
hanging on the outer side of the
train, near the center, danger sig.
nal-swaying in the breeze that also
swept the sparks backward over us
and towseled the hair of many g
bareheaded passenger, while over.
head lowered the mighty overhang
ing peaks of the Rockies, and far,
far above them could be discerneG
a line of sky, like railway in the
heavens from which the stars seemed
to twinkle at lis like electric lights
from the car windows.
Later, the gentlemanly conducto,
who had charge of the G. A. r. spec
ials from Salt Lake to Chicago,
grouped together some who could
sing familiar airs such as G. A. r.
songs, etc. We had among us a
gentleman from Hood River, Ore
Mr.. Billings, who played both
flute and violin very nicely, and we
had quite an impromptu musicale,
llso a merry jig executed by an old
soldier, one DR.. Jameson of Boise,
da. l might say that Mrs. Higgins,
department. commander of the w. R.
G. of Oregon, was quite i'll on the
rain most of the way from Union
o Colorado Springs. My sister, Mrs.
Pursel, delegate from Union county,
Oregon, nursed her, and Dr., Jameson
Kindly prescribed for her free ot
charge. We were somewhat behint
ime, owing to hot boxes, ETC., ant
he conductor told us we would have
lay over at Colorado Springs. We
heard G. A. R. people saying, "ThesC
cars are to go straight through
o Chicago. " The conductor said
We'll, we'll see." At about II p
n. he came around to all the berths
Tickets, please, sorry to disturb al
you good people, but these three
cars Of G. A. R. people go on 6
special train to Chicago, so must see
your tickets, please; all right, sorry
20 disturb you"
More anon,
ALICE M. BELL.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-09-17
NOTES OF COUNTY FAIR.

Wallowa, Sept. 14.-The Wallowa
county fair to be held in Wallowa,
october 8, 8 and 10, will be one o.
he best ever held in Eastern Ore
5on. The exhibit of products will
Je full and representative of the var
.ous industries of the county. The
amusement program will be the best
,ver known. There will "be some
hing doing every minute at the
Wallowa county fair.
The committee on races have had
some difficulty in regard to the
ace track. There is difference
jf opinion as to the kind of track
wanted. Some who have running
Iorses want a straight track, while
others want circle track. The
committee is busily engaged on
he question and we will hear a de-
cision in the near future.
t
The committee of sports has de-
;ided to have a football game with
Joseph, a relay race, races of 80, 100,
40, 44O, and $50 yards respectively,
a standing broad Jump a runninl
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-09-17
8 LOTS $45o.OO.

These lots are in Boyd's Subdi.
vision and when the city water is
distributed on them, they will sell
easily at $3.50 each. They belong to
client who will make the right terms
to reliable parties.
BURLEIGH G. BOYD.
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1908-09-17
Knox, Ind, September Z

Knox, Ind, September Z.
l believe l "left Off at Salt LAX,
Jity. Other G. A. R. delegates hay
ing Joined us there, making thre
special cars for this order, the "
Il. c. and their friends, the trah
pulled out Tuesday evening, Angus
20, about $3.50 p. m. While Utal
md Colorado are made to "blosson
Is the rose" wherever they can irri
gate, we saw a lot of desolate sage
brush country which will need ;
good deal of water yet to make
garden spot" When we .awok,
Thursday morning we were, gettini
into picturesque scenery, hooks an,
valleys in the Rockies. We passet
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-08

John.D. Campbell, for number OF
years the Chicago a. North Western
Railway Company's station agent in
Negaunee, latter ore agent, with head.
quarters in Chicago, Ia confined to the
Illinois Northern Hospital of Elgin,
and is reported to be seriously sick.
Mr.. Campbell was in the employ OF the
company in the upper country for
many years, having been agent at
Florence before being transferred 10
Negaunee. Florence Mining News
The Woodmen and /. o. o. F bowl
ing teams will compete again on We'd
nesday evening Feb 10th and arrange.
ments will be made 50 that the ladies
may go TO witness the game The
proprietor of the bowling alley has
plans made for reserving that evening
for women spectators as we'll as men.
The makeup of the two teams will be
the same as at the last game,
Mrs. M. Shoblaske has been in the
Chicago and Milwaukee markets for
the last ten days selecting her spring
stock of millinery. She will be back
to Crystal Falls about the 10th OF this
month.
Richard Laramie came down from
the Mesabi range last Saturday and
will spend his vacation Of thirty days
in Crystal Falls He is employed at
Coleraine
On next Thursday evening the Wood
men will install officers and elect re-
TO the county camp which
will be held this year at Amasa All
are requested to be on hand
The Knights Of Pythias will have
social time after their meeting on the
26th Of this month. The local lodge of
this order is forging right along of
ate.
Herman Fesing came down from
Houghton last Monday evening and
spent most of the week looking after
he Sheldon Estate matters in this
Harry Sody the representative of
ne Rand Drill company was in the
'ity on Tuesday interviewing the
mining men.
John Erikson has been confined 10 his
'ed several days this week becaue Of
he grip.
Art Connolly has been confined TO his
lome several days the past week with
severe attack of throat trouble.
Marshal Coonihan was over FROM
ron River Wednesday in connection
With the juvinile offenders tried here.
Miss Inanda Sorenson is back at he
'ost in the post Office after two
weeks lay-up with the grippe.
Miss Minnie Brabank. the dress
maker that was at Johnson's boarding
louse is now at Mrs. John Mobergs
Hotel Call there for her, she is doing
ewing by the day.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-08
perso,lals

Mr.. Lowe Whiting. engineer for thu
Huron Mining company. was in the
city several days this week lookinG
after matters IN connection with tn,
ore find north Of the Armenia. A
great deal of the credit for the explor
ing of this property by that concern
accrues to Mr.. Whiting.
While at Detroit, Alfred Justified
met Frank w. Cole and visited his
nome Mrs Cole has been very sick
since leaving Crystal Falls Mr.. Cole
has not not started 10 work yet but has
couple of openings and expects to
take advantage of one or the other
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Doupe were on
the sick list the first Of the week. bad
attack of the grip being the cause, but
at this writing both have recovered
sufficiently to allow them TO be around
at their work.
DIR. bookings has decided TO give up
his Florence practice and will hereafter
conhne his attentions TO Crystal Falls.
He finds his work here more than he
can attend TO and give Florence the
time he has been giving It,
A sleighride party to Ray KimbaIl's
residence was one OF the social features
Of last week that was highly enjoyed
by number Of the young people of
the city.
=. O'Brien passed through here
Wednesday on his way to Marquette to
attend a meeting of National Protective
Legion officials which was held in the
Queen City ard which President Scott
attended.
Walter Darling came up from Chicago
last Wednesday through the snow 10
visit his mother and sister. He left
Chicago at 10 80 Tuesday night and
arrived here at Z ;45Wednesday night. |
Lewie Bergeron was recalled TO the
Milwaukee Office here during the week |
by the illness OF Agent Connolly. Mrs.
Bergeron, who joined her husband at
DePere, returned Monday with him.
Mrs Herman Ran came home from
the hospital at Green Bay Wednesday.
She is recuperating nicely from her
recent operation but is suffering from
a bad cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gozangue Thopin and
Mr. and Mrs T.. W. Coons came down
from the Mesabi range last Tuesday
and spet the week visiting relatives
in this city.
Frank Scadden returned from his
trip TO Cleveland last Wednesday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-08

the week
The seniors were greatly amused to
hear Miss Hamilton play on the sono-
meter Thursday
Business Card. Charles G. Rogers,
Basket Ball Critic Office hours, i2 TO
10 at Court House.
A new shower bath mas been put in
the High School Charles Richard runs
il ana Hoppe is the victim
BY special request Mr.. Gunther is
requested to have a pair of specs for
the next practice
Herman Martelle is visiting in Nor
way for a month, and will attend
School while there.
The Juniors elected Fred Cayia cap
tain and manager of their basket ball
team.
Charles +. Richard is sick from
sitting on mis- folding chair.
One of Elsie Ford's smiles expanded
in physcis class last Thursday
The Freshmen "B" carried some
long faces this week. Wonder whyS
We we're all delighted to see the
other" picture come. but IL went in
Continued on Page 8.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-08

ing with Mis-. ID. II. Margison, Mon
day afternoon. and parlor meeting
with Mrs X. b. Webb that evening.
These meetings will be addressed by
Mrs MoCourt OF Escanba. the district
president Of the organization and by
Mrs Selden OF Iron River.
Rev Hoard was at Pentoga, Spring
Valley. Sambaugh. Iron River and
Florence working mp interest In
those places for a county Sunday
School convention TO be held at the
Methodist Church on Feb. 10 and 90
The many friends Of supt, @. T..
Lawrence will regret to learn that he
had the misfortune to again injure
his knee cap. this time by slipping on
the stairway leading to his Office at
Iron Mountain.
Chas III. Watson returned from Lam
sing this morning. his work In the
Con- Goa having euded, excepting the
formal adoption OF the report Of the
committee on arrangement and phras-
eology.
Mrs. l.. ID. kowley went to Mar
quette on Thursday last 70 attend a
meeting of National Protective Legion
officials at which President Scott was
present.
Frank Flitcroft, travelling man
from Grand Rapids. visited with Thos,
Conlin last Thursday. Mr.. Flitcroft
being an old school friend of the editor.
Bert Berry slipped and fell from a
car while at work In the North West
ern yards Wednesday and is laid mp
with bad leg.
Mrs. Geo Crippen stopped over in
Crystal Falls with her brother. John
McGillis, while on her way from Iron
River TO her home at Michigamme last
Thursday.
Miss Brock the new teacher for the
public schools arrived yesterday and
will take mp her work in the schools
Monday.
The many friends of Mrs VIM. Hol-
mes will be pleased 10 learn that she
has very nearly recovered from her re-
cent illness
Mrs. Joseph Pike came over from
Sagola Wednesday TO visit her sister
Mrs Herman Ran.
ID. b. Mcdonald came TO Crystal
Falls yesterday on one Of his regular
visits
: The Lady Maccabees will give q
dancing party in the Diamond Drill
hall on Friday evening, Feb. 81.
Rev Hoard was at Norway this
week to attend the Menominee Range
Peachers' Association.
Conductor VIM. Rogers is back on
his run again after a sojourn at French
Lick springs for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAS ID. Vivian enter
tanned the whist club at their home
last Saturday evening.
WANTED: Young man, must be
hustler. TO sell manufacturing confec-
sioners full line Of candies on straight
$500. 90 bond required
It the expense of the company. Sam
pie case furnished. Address The
Drill
Will Anderson is back at work in
3uenger's cigar store.
Mr.. Chas. Harris is still sick in bed
It the Great Western location but is
improving slowlys
For Rent Four rooms Inquire of
Iohn Anderson.
Boston Lunch Room: At Terry Be-
lan's place. corner 3rd Sc. Crystal .
Avenue. Opposite st. Paul depot,
For Sale :-All of my property in and
bout this city. Inquire Of August
Urban. .
Wanted. To communicate with par
les having real estate TO sell. Demand
or dwellings in the city greater than
he supply Beach a. Cole.
Room 10 Rent Mrs Q. SsHenry.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-08
School NO|eS.
"a Chiefs among We takin notes
And faith, he'll prent them"

Bessie Moore was absent this week
because Of whittiers's "Snow Bound. ;"
Ask Bertil Larson why he looks 20
dow n hearted lately.
Emma Lassenius has fe-entered school
after prolonged absence.
Several Fourth graders have been
absent this week on account the In.
clement weather.
: Teacher In the fourth A-"Axil.
where do you livef" Axil-"Down by
Abraham's house Teacher" Abra-
ham where do you live. Abraham -
Down by Axil's house. "
Charles Rogers has invented new
word. "self.suspect. v
Claude Noos has been Obliged 70 leave
school couple of.weeks because Of i'll
ness. The basket ball team Is sorry b
hear Of IL.
The grippe held Miss Jessie Jacka
home the first part Of the week,
Miss Loretta Corcoran was absent
because Of the grippe the fore part OF
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-08
THE
Poor
Mans
Friend.


WHEN YOU ARE SICK
OR DISABLED BY ACCIDENT
YOUR WAGES STOP,
BUT YOUR EXPENSEsDON
The Doctors bill
Grocery bill
Meat bill
Rent and
Fuel bill.
Keeps
Coming
Along
Just as
While
You we're
In health
FRIEND, just sl.OO or sl.25 each
month paid at our Office for an acct
dent and health policy will secure you
ar income, during the time you are
unable to work, with which you can
meet these bills.
CALL AND LET US SHOW YOU.
OFFICE OVER ROSS STORE.
BEACH & COLE
PHONE 81. 2R.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-02-08

Continued ON Page 8.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-06

j. ], Leonard was In Bellows fail'
yesterday on business.
y. J. Howard of Bellows Falls was q
Bfattleboro visitor Wednesday.
Edward Leonard OF Amherst college
was visitor at his home here Tuesda',
Harry Benson returned TUESDAY after
spending n week or more In New fofh
city.
X. \. Childs and Major =, W. Childs
have been In Springfield. Mass, this
week.
Charles W. Durham left last Friday
ON hunting trip In the vicinity OF
Paiten. Me,
Mrs. Emily Perry went 10 Greenfield.
Mass, Sunday for visit nj the home
of her son. =. l. Perry.
o. y. Rowe. who has been seriously
III with n stomach trouble for the past
ten days, is improving.
q, q. Jones, general manager Of the
Central Vermont railroad. was a Brat
tleboro visitor last evening.
Mrs. Kittredge llaskins returned the
first of the week from Burlington
where she has been visiting relatives.
Fred Spencer came home from the
Worcester Polytechnic institute Mon
day and remained until Tuesday after
noon,
Mr.. and Mrs. q. W. Pierce expect TO
leave Monday for Washington, ID. C.,
where they will attend the national
grange meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Z. McElhinny OF
New York, who recently bought the
Ames farm on Ames Hill, were over
Sunday guests at liillerest.
Mrs. Irving Ellis returned wednes-
day 10 her home In Mortified after n
two weeks visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Z. Gilman.
Miss Minnie Wilson, Robert Wilson
and Mrs. W. H. Barrett spent Sunday
in Dummerstsn nj the home OF Miss
Wilson Is parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wilson,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Stewart leave 10.
day for Boston where they will remain
until Sunday night. They will attend
the Harvard Carlisle football game to
afternoon.
Mrs. j. II. Chamberlain of Aberdeen.
s. d.. and Mrs. Edwin A. Puffer of
Meriden. Conn. visited Mrs. II. X.
and Mrs. Maverette
Fisher from Saturday until Wednes
day. Mrs. Puffer will return with Mrs.
Chamberlain to Aberdeen for an indef.
mite stay.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-06
West BraHLebOrO
Mrs. Mary McCune Miller.

Mrs. Mary McCune Miller, 90, widow
Of Chester II. Miller, died at 0 o..clocl
Monday evening at the home OF he
daughter, Miss Della L. Miller. Twelv
weeks ago she sustained a shock OF par
alysis which affected her right side an,
| 10 days later she suffered second shocl
and did not have sufficient strength t,
rally from it. Although in poor healtl
for several years she had been able e
be about the house and do little thing
about her room until her last illness
During the last four years her sight hac
failed rapidly and she was unable to rec
ognize her friends unless they went neal
TO her. and she had been unable to read
or sew during that period. She was a
woman of unusual intellect and until her
sight failed her she read extensively and
did great deal OF fine needle-work
many specimens of which are in the pos
session of and highly treasured by hei
friends. She possessed remarkable
memory and it was great pleasure TO
converse with her on any historic sub
ect in connection with her town or
townspeople.
Mrs. Miller was lifelong resident OF
West Brattleboro. She was born Jan.
|. 1918, on a farm on South street which
is owned at the present time by John
l.. Barney and was known for many
years as the cold Weatherhead farm"
and after her marriage to Mr.. Miller in
lS49 she went to live at his home. on
the same street and lived there until IA
wears ago. She was one of II children OF
John and Sarah (Harris) McCune, and
was the last survivor of the family One
of the u was the late William 2. Nc.
Cune. president of the Vermont National
bank of Brattleboro. Her grandfather,
Cant. William McCune, came from the
northern part of Scotland, and was one
of the first settlers on Meeting House
hill in West Brattleboro. which formerly
was the main part of the town. He was
a captain in the Revolutionary war, and
served under Seth Warner. He was bur-
led in the cemetery near the Dr. Sted-
man place in West Brattleboro. His son,
John, father of Mrs. Miller, also was
born on Meeting House hill, and was
farmer. Mrs. Miller attended Brattle,,
boro academy in West .Brattleboro3, and
afterward became a tailoress, and was
employed in the east village. In ls49 she
was married to Chester II. Miller, a
West Brattleboro farmer, and they car
ried on farm on South street, now own
ID by Julius Exner, who went there
rom New York few years, ago. Mr..
md Mrs. Miller had two children, Mack
n, Miller, who died nine years ago last
March. and Miss Della E. Miller. Mr..
md Mrs. Miller went to live with their
laughter in the west village IA years ago |
md Mr.. Miller died May Is, 1900. Aside
rom her daughter, Mrs. Millers nearest
elative in Brattleboro is Mrs. z. +.
thompson, niece.
The funeral was held at the house
Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Rev.
n rac
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-06

benefit to the town. The program vii
include musical features.
The supper served last night by tn,
fourth division OF the First COngrega
tional church was attended by a larg,
number and was genuine success. Fol
lowing the supper an informal reception
was held in the church for Rev. and
Mrs. T.. j. Lewis. 4 short musical pro.
consisting of an organ and violin selec-
ton by Miss Hattie Clark and Miss Hell
en- Weatherhead, vocal solos by Miss Co.
rinne Blodgett and Robert Clark and
piano selection by Miss Ethel Blodgett.
A musicale was held at the home of
Mrs. j. 4. Higley on Greenleaf street
| "Wednesday afternoon from $50 until 5
o'clock which proved thoroughly en-
| joyable affair to Mrs. Higley and her
pupils. An excellent program was pre-.
scented consisting of piano solos and
duets. A luncheon was served and the
| young people were given straw ride to
| the car.line where they separated for
their several homes. The favors to the
pupils from Mrs. Higley were dainty has
kets of confectionery.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs James Bet
terley on Dummeston hill was a scene
OF merry making" Saturday evening
the occasion being halloween party
given in honor of their son. Ray Better
lev, and his roommate, Ralph Good
rich OF Mount Hermon and Miss Kath-
crime SWEET of Southern Pines, \. G.,
who is guest at the Betterley home.
stead The house decorations were OF
evergreen and jack.o' lanterns and hal
lowe'en stunts and games were in order
4 h. - - tha fta,
which a musical program was rendered
and refreshments served.
The rally exercises of the Congrega-
tional Sunday school last Sunday morn
ing were of an unusually interesting ma.
ture. The program taken from a special
exercise by Rev. Dr. George +. Martin
rendered by the children. Recitations
Were given by Hazen Stockwell and
Fred Ryan and Rev Ell Lewis gave an
interesting talk on the work in the Mi
cronesia islands. Special music furnished |
by the girls choir. AT the close of the |
program nearly $50 shares of stock in the |
steamboat, Hiram Bingham No. 9, were
sold to members of the school This
boat is one which works in the Micron-
esia islands.
One of the gayest social events of the
season was the halloween party given
evening by Mr. and Mrs. W.
II. Heywood at their home in honor of
Mrs. Heywood's cousin. Miss Della
Schiel, of the Bronx. New York. who is
with her for an indefinite STAY The
rooms were effectively decorated with
ropes of red, green and yellow crepe pa
Der and JACKIE lanterns. An unusual
feature of the OCCASION was the different
,ges of the 80 guests. youngest being
me year old and the oldest 77ss-sears of
lge. All joined heartily in the irall-
owe'en games and amusements
throughout the evening The guests
we're met at the door and ushered to
he dressing rooms by ghosts and after
Yards to the parlors where games. stunts
nd guessing contests We're in order until
0 o'clock. Prizes were then awarded to
hose who were the most accurate and
luncheon was served after which dane
ng was enjoyed until ll3o when Miss
1orinne Blodgett rendered solo and the
,arty broke up with unanimous express
ions of good time.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-11-06
Deaths

In Brattleboro, Nov. 6. Miss Mini
Smith. IS, of Cambrideepor.
In Brattleboro, Nov. 5. Miss Bid,
Connolly, 20.
In West Brattleboro, Oct. 80, SaHt
Pierce, 90.
In West Brattleboro. Nov, ?, Nj
Mary McCune Miller, 90.
In Mortified, Mass, Nov. ?, Miss b
sic Harris.
In Hinsdale, \. H., Oct. %, Frd
Chandler, Sc.
In Springfield, Mass, Nov, !. Mr
II. Williams, IS, a native Of Wilminstd
In Keene, y. H., Oct. %, Ruth w
ian. only daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs IA
nv Greenleaf and great.granddaughteIr,
Mrs. Ellen r. Mann. formerly Of W
mington, aged year, II months and
days.
In Wilmington, Nov. 3, Manley |
Burr, 6S.