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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24
Return of the Favorites.
Crystal Falls, Michigan.
April 10. 1909

Theatre goers of Crystal Falls. will
no doubt, manifest interest in the at
traction booked at the Opera House,
Nellie Kennedy a. Co a" for three
nights commencing Monday April 20.
The company is remembered here
from last fall as one of the best stock
companys that ever visited Crystal
Falls.
Miss Nellie Kennedy a. Co will
open their engagement Monday night
with one of the strongest plays ever
put on by any stock Go. entitled. "A
Great Conspiracy, story dealing
aronurd a great pearl mystery
STecial scenery and effects are used
in this play.
Advanced Vaudeville between acts
will be given headed by the famous
"Burdette Bros. French comedy
acrobats and four other big vaudeville
acts.
A complete change OF bill will be
given nightly,
Prices l5-2b.35cents. Seats on sale
at Rezin's Drug Store.
NUF CED.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24
GETTING SETTLEMENT
Mayor 6iork Quietly Negotiating With Claim
ownXrs Tor Settlement

Il developed during the week that
Mayor Bjork has been doing some
quiet hustling that Will accrue greatly
to the benefit Of the city. His efforts
have been mainly in the line of settl-
ing claims that different parties have
been urging against the city and
threatening the municipality with ali
kinds Of litigation.
Chas Johnson had a claim in for
damage Is bis house from the overflow
from the stand pipe. He estimated bis
damages to be- 500 The matter had
been hanging Tor some time until Mr.
Bioik got busy and quietly fixed up
with Mr. Johnson for the actual dam
age manifest which was considerably
lees than quarter oS what WAS asked,
He then went after the owners Of
land on the river He set the line
dividing the zone Of damage at that
bordering Alfred A. Lustheld's place
and approached Mr. Lustield for a
settlement The latter replied that
nothing was further from his thoughts
than asking any damage but Mr. Bjork
figured that someone might purchase
Mr. Lustheld's property later on and
kick mp a Inuss 50 he insisted upon a
figure being named at which a deed
would be passed. The upsnot Of the
matter is that for SEQ the city is rid Of
any liability Of trouble from that
source.
Mr.. Bjork is taking each in turn
down the river and will soon know
Just where the city is at and whether
il is best to go into court to condemn
the land or to make settlement.
These agreements ARE all contingent,
Of course, upon the council agreeing
TO the bargains lnat the Mayor may
make
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24
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iuaicial cirouit with our Gogebic
friends.
The center OF population in tine pre-
sent Gogebic circuit is on the Gogebic
range and in all probability the present
Judge, the Hon s, G. Cooper, would
be continued on the bench should the
proposed re-districting bill PATS for he
is giving excellent satisfaction as
iurist. His residence is at Ironwood
and residents of Crystal Falls or Iron
River having business with the Judge
at chambers would have TO make the
long journey from here TO Ironwood,
taxing one day To 20 and one to re-
turn. in order to transact their bust
ness. THIS would work great hard
ship ON the people OF this coun,y.
ON the nther hand should the Judge
be located at ANY OF the centers OF pop
ulation 10 which railroad facilities are
arranged, such places as Menominee,
Iron Mountain Eseanaba or Marquette.
people from all over this section could
reach him In a few hours and could
always dgure on transaoting their bus-
iuess and Cutting back home inside OF
- hours an the outside.
IL Is this IN arranged grouping of
territory distinct in business inter
course. that Is stirring up the opposi-
tion 10 the proposed Encouragement Of
counties ID this circuit Iron county
isn't as particular rs to what counties
sne shall be- incl l1ded with in the judi
cial circult OF whicn sns may be a
member, as She is that those counties
shall be convenient Of access so that
the Judge, wherever he may be located.
can be visited quickly and convention
tly.
The opposition 70 the bill is so pro-
nounced in the county that several
protests will probably be forwarded to
the legislature next week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24
The |. o. o. r. Celebration,

The program for the anniversary
celebration OF the 1. o. o. r. which
will be held in this city next Monday
has been completed
The visitors will arrive on the reg
ular passenger at 3 30. The members
of the local branches OF the order will
meet at the lodge room at 2 AS and at
$40 will march to the G. a. N. W. de-
pot. headed by the Crystal Falls band
TO meet and welcome the visitors.
Immediately upon the arrival OF the
train the procession will form as fol-
lows.
Castel Military band of Iron Mountain
Menominee Range Canton in full
uniform.
Iron Mountain subordinate lodge.
Iron Mountain Rebekah lodge.
Norway City Band
Norway subordinate lodge
Norway Rebekah lodge
Pelo's Iron River Band.
Iron River subordinate lodge,
Crystal Falls Band
Crystal Falls subordinate lodge.
Crystal Falls Rebekah lodge.
Crystal Falls Encampment
The parade will march through the
principal streets, IL the weather condi-
tions are favorable, and end at the court
house where the following program
will be carried out.
Invocation Rev. II. n. Aldrich
Address OF welcome to the city
Mayor Arvid Bjork.
Address of welcome to subordinate
lodges Chairman OF the local com
mittee.
Address OF welcome 10 the Rebekahs
Noble Grand Of Armenia Rebekah
lodge.
Responses to the welcome address oy
the presiding officers OF the visiting
lodges.
Interspersed with the above program
will be music by the Caste band.
After the above ceremony an inter
mission will be had for visiting until
supper time which will be at 500
O'Clock p. m.
After supper will be dancing and
visiting until | 80 when n special
train will take the visitors TO their
homes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24
Gard Of Thanks.

wish to extend my hearty thanks
TO the editor Of this paper for his kind
ness and the opportunity have had Of
reading the paper during my stay
here, and that without cost. I have
enjoyed reading the editorial page
greatly because have found that the
editor has not been afraid of telling
the truth. He has In my opinion TAX
en- the right side in everything con-
cerning the welfare of the city.
Rev. Geo. A. Johnson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24


also. add 10 the safety and probably the
council has already ascertained the
possible danger from this source.
A number Of the city sidewalks are
in very bad condition. some OF which
require attention. Property owners
can best cooperate with the city
authorities in this respect by repairing
or rebuilding their respective walks
and thereby avoiding much unpleasant
ness and inconvenience to the public
bnt. the committee on streets will see
that repairs and rebuilding are not
postponed beyond reasonable time OF
such action
The city's responsibility for damages
caused by water over-fiowing land bor-
dering on the river as a consequence of
the construction OF the dam for the
water works. has OF late been thor
oughly emphasized and actions by this
council should be- instituted towards
ascertaining the extent Of land dam
aged by construction Of this dam and
the raising Of the water in the river
above the same and forthwith acquire
such land that be found damaged or
likely TO become damaged or obtain
the privilege OF over-howing same
this 70 be accomplished either by pri
vate negotiations or by appropriating
same through court procedure and in
~ much as the city has In two trials
in the circuit court been found liable
fer damages to part of the property
described az lot l9l sect 2O-43.32 and
caused by the necessary construction
Of the dam for obtaining power to
supply light and water TO the public Of
the city, l hereby urge that this coun
Gil take Immediate action by passing
resolutions declaring the necessity Of
appropriating above mentioned pro-
perty, or such portion of same. as may
after thorough survey be found needed,
giving the reason for such action. and
also directing the city attorney to in
stitute the necessary proceedings in
behalf OF the city, before the probate
court. 10 accomplish the object This
last suggestion may also be applied 10
land situated further down the river
from the above mentioned The
promptness OF the council 10 adjust
ment OF this land question is empha
sized by the apparent fact that delays
simply add TO the expenditure Of the
city ia settlement Of damage claims.
The councils attention may also at
this time be called to the lack Of pro-
per place for filing and storing of the
city's papers, records, etc. Records
OF council proceedings, ordinances and
other matters OF Importance should not
be left on shelves in such buildings az
the present council room that is 30 apt
to be quickly consumed by fire. A
fire proof vault should be constructed
wherein 10 store all city books and
papers The advisability OF construct
ing vault in connection with the
present council room may be question
cd, tearing down instead of building
addition would be more appropriate.
bnt the citys income for the next
three or four years should be princi-
pally devoted to permanent street i'm
provement and building of a new city
hall will undoubtedly be postponed at
least for such period and proper
care. taking mean time Of the city
valuables can not be overlooked.
Respectfully yours
Aryid BjorK, Mayor
Crystal Falls, Michigan.
April 10, 1909
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24
Base Ball

A preliminary meeting OF base ball
fans was held Thursday evening and
Il was decided to organize a club OF
home talent.
An effort will be made TO get into
the Marquette county league or 20 or
ganize league 10 be made mp OF Iron
River. stambaugh. Palatka and Crys.
tai Falls.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24

Chas. Evits received visit from his
father-in-law who came mp from
Grand Rapids che first Of the week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24
Cement Sidewalks

am prepared to build cement side
walks ard sewer connections the com
ing season. Anyone having work OF
that kind to have done will consult
their interest by calling on
Paddy Yonckx. Work guaranteed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24
GERMAN COMPETITION

"A striking illustration of the com
petition that might be expected II the
tariff bars were let down is shown by
the fact that on recent order for steel
pipe placed by Canadian mining in.
terest. German pipe makers made the
low quotations at price below the
American cost Of manufacture Rail
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24

sales are not numerous. The Bethle-
hem Steel Co was the lowest bidd or
ON 5000 tons tor the Isthmian Canal
Commission. The Ann Arbm system
mas ordered 5000 tons. aud the Manis.
tee q Northwestern, I, O00 tons.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24
ST. Marks Church

Divine services will be held at 80
Sunday .evening. Cordial invitation
extended to all.
Rev VIM. Poyseor, Pastor
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24

The Lady Maccabees will hold their
chilrdens party on May lst at their
lodge room.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-04-24

Otto Crop is building "A new house
on the corner lot next north Of Pat
McKernan place In Maple Grove
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
COMPANY OBJECTS
ASPHALT PAVING
Street Car Corporation Wants
To Place Brick Between
The Car Tracks.
BOARD HEARS THE KICK
QUESTION As TO WHETHER CITY
OR COMPANY CAN DICTATE THE
KIND or PAVING USED. WAS VI
THIS AFTERNOON.
BOARD HEARS THE KICK

Representatives of the street car
appeared before the board OF
works this afternoon and made siren
uous objection to the proposed plan OF
using asphalt between the street car
tracks on Eighth street between
South A and North A street. It was
argued by the street car men that this
had been done in other cities but with
out exception had been found imprac-
tical. They argued that the only SER
viceable paving was brick
The point was also raised a. to
whether the company has the right 10
dictate what kind OF paving shall be
used between the tracks. The COM
pany ofiicials evidently labored under
the impression that 1t had such privi-
lege. but the city attorney took ex.
ception. arguing that only the city
could dictate the kind of paving. Up
to o'clock this point was still un.
der debate, and authorities were being
examined.
The board of public works is not en-.
thusiastic over asphalting the road
way between the car tracks and it II
probable that II no dificulties are en-.
countered and the board and the com
pany officiaIs can determine on the
kind of brick to be used, the board will
order against asphalt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
CHART OF INTEREST
Shows Number of Members of
NJ. E. Churches in the
Early Days.
is SHOWN AT CENTENNIAL

An interesting feature in connection
with the Methodist centennial celebra-
ton at the Glen yesterday was the
chart giving all Methodist churches
in Wayne county, the date of their
establishment and the number of the
congregation for each. The chart
showed the following interesting fig
ures:
Boston church in 1910 with 65 men,
bers: Fountain City in 1915 with 10
members: Abingdon, 1917, with 10
members: Economy. 1917, 24O; Will
liamsburg. 1918, So: Greensboro.
1918, 81: Doddridge. 1916. 244: Hope
well. 1922, 65: First NJ. E. Richmond,
1923, Col: Centerville, 1923. 1903;
Whitewater, 1881. col: Cambridge,
1888. 2O2: Dublin, 1884. 40: Middle
boro, 1886, 61: Olive Hill, 1899. "a Ha-
gerstown. 1910. 1913: Milton. 1916, 152
Grace NJ E. Richmond, 1858. 431;
Chester. 1864, Sc: Webster. 1865, 40;
Third NJ. f. Richmond, 1875. 1913;
Franklin. 1885. SO; Fifth NJ E. Rich
mond, 1898, 16S.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
PLAN CHURCH RALLY
Members of Fifth Street Meth
odist Church Arrang-
ing a Program.
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5TH

Another all day rally such as that
held by the members Of the Fifth
Street Methodist church last fall will
be held by the congregation Sunday,
September 5. A program replete with
special features is being prepared by
the Rev. ]. Cook Graham. pastor, and
will include musical, both instrument
tai and vocal. numbers.
An informal program of the days
events is as follows: Sunday school
at the regular hour in the morning,
following which preaching will be
held. At noon the members of the
church are expected to remain and
take dinner in the church parlors. In
order to do this the members are re-
quested to bring their dinners. In the
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the service
will be resumed with musical num-
bers and a sermon by Rev. Kenna OF
the West Third Street NJ. E. church.
The Epworth league will hold sway at
its regular meeting hour in the even
ing. following which services will be
held and at which time an outside
minister will preside.
The rally IS held for the purpose OF
getting the members interested in
church work again. following the sum
mer vacation period.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
4 TALK ON WHISKEY
Taft and Wickersham TRYING
Today to Discover
What It Is.
PRESIDENT is BUSY TODAY

(American News Servicel
Beverly. Mass, Aug. oO.-President
Taft confers with Attorney General
George w. W1ckersham today on the
momentous question of what is whis-
key
The corporation tax it is said. has
been one of the subjects of the confer
ence which has been set for O'Clock
Ut the presidents house on Burgess
Point.
After the conference Attorney Gen.
eral Wfckersham will take supper at
the home OF Eben r. Richards at
Prides Crossing. Richards is the SON.
tn-law and New York manager for
Henry Clay Pierce. head Of the Wat
ers-Pierce oil company Of Texas which
IL fined 100000 for violation OF the
federal statutes.
AS result of gossip about the
speed at which President Taft has been
riding in his auto, orders have been
issued to his chauffeur never to run
the presidential car faster than twenty
miles IN hour.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
Pupil Of Glenn ClHtisS Makes
Wonderful Flight Early
Today.
GOES MILE IN AZ SECONDS
AT END OF THIRD FLIGHT HIS
RU0OER SPLIT AND he WAS
FORCED TO SHOWS
UP oLDFIElo.
(American News ServiceD

New York. Aug. so-Charley F.
Willard. a pupil OF Glenn H. Curtisx
made three flights in u Curtiss aero
plane on Hampstead Plains. near
Mineola. l.. l.. today under most per.
fec, atmospheric conditions and It
one time flew at the rate of a mile in
~ seconds. surprising even the
Wrights record.
At the third flight his rudder split
and he was forced to descend. VIII
beats that of Barney Oldfield In an
automobile. made yesterday At India
napolis. of a mile In - lilo seconda
for the best Of the three trials.
Wa. Big Crowd.
A crowd of several thousand people
witnessed Willard's three flights.
More than 600 automobiles. filled with
fashionabels from New York and from
the country places in the vicinity OF
Hampstead and Meadowbrook gather
ed at Mineola and most Of them fol-
lowed Willard ~ he sailed In = great
circle around Mineola. Hundreds lin
ed the roofs of houses and barns near
the course.
There was q slight haze in the air
! when willard got his machine ready
for his first flight but II cleared sway
| while he was getting his motor in
shape There was some trouble with
this part OF the apparatus at nrst but
after three quarters Of IN hour. b.
was ready and took his place In the
aeroplane seat.
| willard ran the aeroplane On it
wheels for 900 yards along the ground
then gave q twist to the rising plane
and the machine scared upward anil
the cheers Of the crowd eatheref
about. There was practically no win,
and willard started off at great speet
towards the Meadowbrook Hunt
There he swerved southwark and whel
near Garden City he turned back to
word Mineola and descended graceful
~.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20

In the matter of kindness to animals
II Is said that the Turk cannot be sur
passed Thus ut STEAMBOAT the wan
dering dogs are treated With great
gentleness. and when puppies come
into the world they are lodged with
their mother at the side Of the street
in improvised kennels made out Of old
boxes lined with straw and bits Of
carpet. And frequently when a young
Turk happens to DE- flush OF money he
goes 10 the nearest bakers shop and
buys q quantity of bread. which be
distributes among the dogs Of the
quarter. who testify their gratitude By
jumping up at him With muddy paws
and smiling muzzies-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
Don't Pay To Be Hero, He Says

st. Louis, Aug. D.-James E. Stod-
dard thinks it does not pay to be a
hero on Sunday. He saved three men
from drowning in the Mississippi
river last Sunday and thereby lost his
job.
Stoddard was an attendant at the
swimming pool at the Central Y. NJ.
G. A. He took to water like a duck.
Six days a week were not enough for
his satisfaction in aquatic outings.
Last Sunday Stoddard took the row.
ing squad Of the Y. NJ. G A. out for
drill on the river. A launch upset,
and three men who tumbled into the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20

river and sould not swim were rescued
by the pool attendant. The triple
rescue was thrilling. The papers re-
corded it next morning
Acting Secretary Hall temporarily in
charge of the Y. NJ. C. A. read the
thriller and gasped. Aha Aha, an
employee Of the association doing
stunts on Sunday: What business hal
he on the river:-
Stoddard was relieved of his position
forthwith.
1T Is against the rules OF the Y. NJ
G A. employees to give public exhibit.
lions on Sunday said Mr.. Hall.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
GREAT CROWD TODAY
Thousands of People Are Wit
Messing the Speedway
e. events.
BUCKS FINE SHOWING
american News Scrvicel


Indianapolis. Aug 20 Notwith-
standing the fatalities connected with
the opening speedway events yes:sr-
day afternoon. there was an immense
crowd in attendance at the park to-
day. The results Of the events are AS
follows:
First event. five miles. won by a
Buick car, Strang driving: Chevrolet
in a Buick car. second. Time 4:iS.
Second event. one mile against the
worlds record-Benz car tOldfield)
1876: Fiat car tDepalma) iS.s: Chad
wick car tZarSeD 1916.
Third event. ten miles-National
car tMerzl won: Buick car (Chevro-
lett second: Stoddard-Dayton (Dehu-
nell third. Time 9:l6 $40.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
WOMAN KILLS TWO.

IAmerican News Service)
East Grand Forks, Mimi. Aug. 60
Mrs. A. Strauss. mother of six chill
dren, residing on a farm ten miles
northeast of here. killed her one year
old and three year old children by
chopping off their heads witty an axe
She was overpowered when she went
to the harvest field to kill her husband
and four other children. She had re-
Gently been released from an asylum.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
Touring Machine at Seattle
Goes Through a Log
TrestIe Today
MOTHER KILLS CHILDREN.
GIRL At SOUTH BEND MAKES
FIFTH ATTEMPT At SUICIDE
AND A POLICEMAN FOUND
DEAD-oTHER FATALITIES.
fAmerican News Service)

Seattle, Wash, Aug 20.-Miss Ag-
mes Cowen, Miss Maggie Paul, Mrs. J.
Goblin and Ira Perry, chauffeur. were
killed early today when the automo-
bile in which they were riding, crash
ed through the railing of log tres
tie over the flats at Dead Mans
Curve" and plunged twenty feet be-
low. All were visitors from Vancouv-
err
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-20
JONES HEARD FROM

Portland. Ore, Aug aO.-Fielder
A. Jones. former manager OF the Chi
cago White Sox. has designs on half
ownership Of a big league baseball
team. preferably the Boston Nationals,
St Louis Americans, or Washington
Americans, according to reports.
Il am arranging to purchase half
interest in the ST. Louis Americans.
said Jones today. But if that deal
falls through l may become half owner
and manager of the Browns next sea-
son.