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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09

leave on Monday for their home in
CORTLAND. ARIZONA.
Edgar ana LsA.l Anderson of Call
umet have gone to Detroit, where they
will witness some OF the worlds series
games.
w. ID. Johnson Of Marquette. road
master of the ID. S. S. & A. is spend.
Inc few days on this division.
Miss Belle Ross of Calumet is a
Painesdale visitor for short time
this week.
Al Galby formerly of Kearsarge, has
advanced TO a position in the dis
patcher's office OF the Mineral RANG
taking the place of S. l.. Keller. re-
signed.
L. Walkmeyer, travelling passengcr
agent of the Erie road is spending
short time i'm Calumet on business. Ila
reports the conditions as very favor
able.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09
OVER 500 TEACHERS AT
TEACHERS INSTITUTE HERE

4 The teachers institute had yer
, successful day yesterday. The lars
, assembly room OF the Calumet Hig
school was filed TO its capacity, abou
$50 teachers being present. The pro
gram was an excellent one. IL wa
changed. however, from the program
that was 10 have been given owing L
the n-attendance of DIR. Chas Nc
hurry and l.. ID. Harvey. Prof. X. u
Calkin. professor of geography. Contra
State Normal Mt. Pleasant, took the
place of Prof. Harvey while d. b. Wal
do. president of the Western State
Normal Kalamazoo, filled DR.. McMur-
| rvs place.
The session opened with exercises
followed by an address on reading by
Prof. Barbour. The entire assembly
then sang from the "Knapsack.' This
was followed by an address on Geo
graphy by Prof. r. ID. Calkins' after
which there was a short recess. Pres.
d. d. Waldo then gave an address on
History. This ended the morning ses-
sion.
The afternoon session opened with
exercises after which Prof. Calkins
continued his address on Geography.
This was followed with the trio Sweet
is the Sound Of Charity's Voice. sung
by the Misses Cox. Gillette and Nickel
Then came an address on what 20
Read?" A recess was taken followed
by an address on "Can Literature be
Taught" by Prof. Barbour.
The institute closed at noon today
Prof. Calkins gave the opening address
this morning. taking geography as his
subject. His talk was an excellent
one. Prof Calkns stated how he would
ike to see more home geography ana
ess text books. Prof. Calkins stated
'urther t at If he had the managing of
he schools in Michigan he would alb !
,lish all text books and simply use the
nap and globe. In closing, he sad, i
II I can be Of any service 10 any Of
'ou teachers. i'm this institute | wish !
'ou would not hesitate TO write me. 7
ave enjoyed this institute greatly.
m glad to see such a body of teach
RS together, who have acquired their
ducation through the normal schools,
nd must also compliment you on the
magnificent room we are congregated
L."
Prof. Barbour was the next speaker
sing as his subject, English Grammar
rof. Barbour, in opening, said: "Ncv-
: in % years has such a low stand
Ig in English grammar been seen as
the present time. What we must
, as body of fellow teachers is TO
V and make the meaning clear 20
e student. The trouble With the
ost of the teachers is that they try
teach too many things instead Of
aching one thing thoroughly" Pres
ent Waldo of the Marquette Normal
hool talked on Health.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09
OscEoLN NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. :. Sycoski of Opechee has re-
turned from a visit to friends in De-
troit
The Osceola schools We're closed
yesterday SO that the teachers might
attend the institute held in Calumet.
Dr. :. :. Lee Of Osceola has returned
from southern Michigan points, where
DEE has spent the past few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Bradshaw Of
Gay are visiting friends in Lake Lin
den
The members OF the oscyola fire de-
partment held "a meeting in the band
hall and regular business was trans
acted.
Good progress is being made upon
the new machine snop and store
house az Osceola and cement floor
has just been completed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09
cREsTVIEW CLOSED TIGHT.

Although a number Of urgent re-
quests have been sent to the man
agement of the Keweenaw Central
road, that the Crestview park be OPEN
ed tomorrow because of the fine
weather the management finds II
impossible to accommodate the pa
irons. The park was boarded up about
one month ago for the season, and it
is found almost impossible TO place it
in good condition again upon a short
notice.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09
CARD OF THANKS

George Badcock on behalf of him
self and those at home desire to thank
their many friends for the kind sym
pathy shown them in their recent sad
bereavement. Also those that sent
floral tribute. The Rev. Wilcox and
the Centennial church choir. Capt
Frank Lander and Mr.. and Mrs. Dyer
of South Kearsarge for their kind helr
and sympathy.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09
ARE STILL IN HOSPITAL.

John T. Rowe received a letter this
morning from William T. Mitchell,
who, with his son. was injured by fall
ing from a train while on his way 10
Cornwall. The accident happened near
North Bay in Canada, about three
weeks ago. Mr. Mitchell and son are
still i'm a hospital at North Bay. but
expect to be able to resume their
journey to England in about two
weeks.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09
JURY DECIDES BIRK MET
DEATH BY AN ACCIDENT

Coroner William Fisher conducted
an inquest last evning TO inquire int
the circumstances surrounding thu
death OF sAnerew> Birk, an old pioneer
and lumberman. who was picked ny
in an insensible condition on Pine
street by Police Officer MacDougall ON
the night of September II. and Who
died the next day in the Calumet Pub
lie hospital without regaining con-
seriousness. After hearing the evidence
of bystanders. who saw Birk fall TO
the sidewalk and DIR. c. ]. Abrams. the
jury returned verdict of accidental
death. ta'lANn
IL Will be remembered that when the
man was examined i'm the village Jail
the morning after being found, there
was seemingly evidence to lead to the
beliefe that the man had been foully
dealt with. The officers. however
made a thorough and careful inves-
tigation Of the case, and Marshal Tru-
He'll stated later that he believed Birk's
leath was the result of fall, and that
no one was responsible. This was
confirmed. DIR. Abrams testified last |
'vening that death was caused by a |
fracture of the skull, which produced |
clot OF blood on the brain.
Other witnesses were Employment
agent Perrault who saw Birk fan to
he cement sidewalk, #. c. Johns, Pc
er Steinhut, and Isaac Ranhala. The
ury was composed of Glen Obenhoff.
eter LaPointe, William Chaput. Jerry
hanahan, William Culbert and Jo-
eph Winners.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09
ENTERTAiNS FRIENDS.

Mrs. stephen Cooking of Calumet
entertained a number offriends at her
home yesterday afternoon, in honor Il
her brothor, Arthur Mitchell of Ham
mond. Ind. The afternoon was very
pleasantly spent. Among the out of
town guests were Mrs Mitchell of
Hubbell and Mrs. B. Cameron AMI
Miss Ethel Mitchell of Trimountain
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09

Edward Ryan of Detroit, is spend
ing a short time i'm Calumet visiting
friends and transacting business. He
will return home on Monday next.
The clerks Of Vertin Bros. store wiz
be entertained tomorrow at Paulrs
farm, Keweenaw county. The trip to
the farm will be made in automobile.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09
PER CAPITA SCHOOL TAX.

According to the announcement,
made by Auditor General O. II. Full
Ter the next semi-annual apportion-
ment Of the primary school fund
among the different counties of the
state viii probably be on the basis
of 81 per capita for the entire school
population Of Michigan. The next APP
portionment of the fund will be made
in November.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09

About $11O was netted at the social
and concert given by the members of
the Osceola NJ. L. church, the pro-
ceeds of which are TO defray the cost
OF a cement approach TO the church.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-10-09

There will be a regular meeting Of
Calumet Lesion No. 2l2, Monday even
ing. oct. 1lth az S:45. Delegate will
give report. All members are request
ed 10 be- present.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30

Greenbrier, April 3o.-Special. An uncon6rmed report reached here this morning that Flat Rock, Van Buren county, was torn to pieces by last nights storm.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30
DORM|TORY TO
 BE INCLUDED

Little Rock, April 50 Special. An appropriation of S37,5oo for a young ladies dormitory will be included in the State Normal ap- propriation bill when it passes the senate. By unanimous consent the bill was taken up at the begin ming of the morning hour today and Senator White moved that 1t be placed back onits second reading for the purpose of amendment. The motion .carrled and he then offered an amendment inserting in the bill an appropriation of s37,- 500 for the dormitory building, with the provision that the funds for this purpose be not made avail able until June I, 1910. The amendment was adopted with only
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30
Reception to Mrs. Ellsworth.

The members of the Shakespeare club gave their annual reception, commemorating the birthday of the poet, yesterday afternoon i'll the parlors of Central College. The rooms were beautifully decorated with spring flowers and streamers of pink and nile green, the club colors.
 Mrs. s. F.. Ellsworth of Hot Springs, president of the A. F, w. C., was the guest of honor, and hef address was. one of the pleasing features of the occasion. An in- teresting musical program was giv- en by the musical department of Central College. Miss Eunice Me Dowell read a most excellent original paper on The Influence of Shakespeare on Goethe, which was listened to with marked atten- ton.
 At the close of the program an informal reception was held, after which cream and cake were served. Misses Harrison and Pence served punch from a daintily appointed table. About seventy guests were present and the entertainm eut was one of the most delightful of the season.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30
SERVICES ARE
 DISCONTINUED

With the close of last night service the serlas of revival meet ings which have been in progress in gospel tent on the Presbyter- ian church lots were discontinued. The services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Stevenson, pastor of the Methodist church. Although the weather during the meeting has been very unfavorable, MT. Stew enson is well pleased with the re- suits of the services, and states that they resulted in number of conversions. He says that the other churches of the city were of material assistance to the success of the meeting by dismis issing their Sunday night services and co oper- ating with his church.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30

a few votes registered against il and the bill was ordered engrossed and made special order for Mon day morning, al which time 1t is thought that it will pass without opposition.
 The amount for the dormitoty was reduced by g., 500 on account of the fact that the senate in com mittee of the whole had already adopted a measure rejecting the item of $40, 900 for this purpose, and an amendment re inserting this amount would have been out of order.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30
To Collect from Delinq uents.

The list of delinquent personal taxpayers in this county is being prepared in the office of Sheriff w. M. Brady and the work of collect ing will begin at once.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30
Milk Fresh for Breakfast.

Beginning next Monday the Oakland Dairy will deliver milk between 5 and o'clock each morning for the benefit of those who wish fresh milk for breakfast. Telephone your orders.
 2t T. PLUMBER, Proprietor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30

part of this place last night. The dead are D. Irwin and an infant child. The property loss was not severe, as the storm struck in a section where the houses are cheap ly constructed and scattering.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30
Storm General Over Arkansas.

Little Rock, April 30 A severe storm, carrying with 1t several tor nadoes, swept over Arkansas last night, destroying property and causing loss of life. Wires are down and at an early hour this morning 1t is impossible to ascer tain the damage or extent of the life loss. Several people are re- ported killed and others fatally and many seriously injured. According to the reports received thus far, the storm was worst almost directly east of Little Rock and betw cen here and Fort Smith. Two torna- does are reported to have struck near Brinkley, which was recently destroyed by tornado. A general storm throughout the central part of the state was accompanied by an electrical storm and heavy hail, which, it is estimated, has done considerable damage.
 Two people are reported hurt at Shibley in Crawford county, and the Davidson hotel at Dyer i'll the same county, was demolished. The entire town of Harrolton iE the same county is reported to have been wiped out. At Knoxville, Mrs. Richard Conner and E. Jones were fatally hurt Twenty others were injured there. At Kibler, Crawford county, Thomas J Trout was so badly hurt he is not expect ed to live From Van BGren comes the report that the fruit crop has been greatly damaged by the heavy hail.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30
BEE BRANCH
 SWEPT AWAY ONE KILLED, MANY INJURED
Two Lives Lost in a Tornado at
 Heber.
Storm Which Demolished Village of Bee Branch was General Over the
 State.

I DfdnCH was Jenefdl OVel the 1 State. 1 Guy, Ark, April 3o.-Killing one person and seriously injuring ! probably a dozen oth rs, a tornado swept through Bee Branch, eight miles north of here, between : and 8 0 clock last night, and complete ly devastated the entire town. l The Dead
 OSCAR PIERCE.
 The Seriously Injured
 Dr. Sandford Cole.
 Rice Patterson.
 Mrs. Rice Patterson, both legs broken.
 Daughter of Mir. aud Mrs. Pat terson, internally injured.
 Unknown woman, back broken.
 A single house left standing tells i'll brief the thoroughness with which the death dealing storm did its awful work.
 Bee Branch was a flourishing viii lage of POO population. containing over 40 residences Within a few minutes all but one i them was demolished, all that were not con- pletely tazed to the ground being completely destroyed by fire which broke out in the ruins.
 Pierce Killed By Tree.
 Oscar Pierce, the only person who lost his life i'll the storm, was killed by a falling tree, which crushed his body beyond recogni- tion, death resulting instantly. He was a brother of Prof. Arthur Pierce, we'll known teacher, and was about B years of age.
 Dr. Sandford Cole, who is among those who were probably fatally in- jured, kept the hotel at Bee Branch. The building was large two-story structure with about ? rooms, and was blown tQ splinters. Dr. Cole was found early this morning, ly- ing unconscious i'll ditch near the hotel. The extent of his injuries have not yet been learned.
 All wires to Bee Branch are down, and, on account of the ter rible condition of the people who are left homeless, no effort is being made to repair them. The only reports of the disaster are coming from a house about four miles from Bee Branch, where telephone connection is had.
 Flat Rock Reported Demolished.
 Greenbrier, April 3o.-Special. An unconhrmed report reached here this morning that Flat Rock, Van Buren county, was torn to pieces by last nights storm.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30
Damage Near Brinkley.

A number of dwelling houses two and one half miles north of Brinkley were demolished. One negro woman sustained a broken ankle. About three miles north of Wheatley, close to Brinkley, 10 or I2 houses were demolished and an injured negro is not expected to live.
 Citizens of Brinkley, fully appre- ciating the horrors of tornado, have sent a relief train of wagons overland and another has gone from Wheatley to the aid of the sufferers in that district.
 Six Reported Killed.
 A report from Forrest City is to the effect that six were killed be- tween Haynes and Marianna. The report is not confirmed.
 Three houses were demolished near Forrest City.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30

The Masonic lodge meets Satur- day night
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-30

Cremol;ne. Greeson Drug Co.
The daily sentinel., 1909-09-20

tContinued-on page .two.)'.
The daily sentinel., 1909-09-20
ALL IS READY
FOR FAIR
TO OPEN
Magnificent Exhibits Placed in Posi-
ton Today.-City is in Gala At
tire.-Already Many Visit
ors are in the City.
CROWDS WILL BREAK RECORDS

Tomorrow is the opening day of
the sixth annual Mesa county fair
and of what is certain to prove the
greatest fair, racing meet and car
nival of exhibits and special attrac-
tions ever held in western Colorado,
a fair that will equal II not excel any
ever held in any county or city of
Colorado.
All that is now necessary to make
the fair the most successful ever
held in the state, with the possible
exceptions of the Denver and Pueblo
Interstate and state fairs, is fine
weather and there is every indication
that the present fine weather will
prevail and these clear, cool days, are
ideal for fair weather.
With good weather the attendance
is sure to break all records. Every
day will find great crowd at the
fair grounds. The Sentinel expects
to see not less than 1000 people on
the fair grounds on Presidents Day
Thursday. and will not be surprised
if 10000 people are on the grounds
thai day.
However, President Day" is just
one of the big days. Every day of
the fair will be a hummer and on
every day the people will get more
than their moneys worth.
Yesterday. Sunday. was busy day
at the fair grounds. Strings of
horses arrived every few hours, many
horses were on the track all during
the day being warmed up or tried
out" Numerous special attractions
were on the grounds getting in shape
for the opening of the fair. During
hn law nf isft tod
the grounds ard admired the cleanly.
attractive appearance of the grounds
and buildings and noted the many
improvements that have been made
Today has been entry day and
thousands of individual exhibits have
been entered in the various depart
ments. The great exhibition hall is
being rapidly converted into mecca
of the most magnificent fruit and
farm product exhibits ever shown in
the west while the art departments
are also filling rapidly with beautiful
displays.
Today the live stock, poultry and
numerous other big general exhibits
were made ready while scores of spe-
cial and advertising exhibits have
been placed in position.
1t has been busy. lively day for
Secretary Chapman, Supt. of Speed
Price. and other officials of the asso-
citation as well as for scores of cit
iZens in charge of exhibits.
The fruit and other exhibits will
exceed all expectations in their mag
nificence and extent
While all this has been going on
at the fair grounds the down town
section has been equally as busy get
ting in holiday dress. The fair"
spirit pervades everything and en-
velops everybody. The force OF
workmen directed by Secretary Ma
hony, putting up the street decora-
tions have about completed their
Continued on page 5.)
The daily sentinel., 1909-09-20
ODD FELLOWS GATHER
FROM ALL OVER
!. THE COUNTRY
Shall National Sanitarium for Iu.
bercular Odd Fellows Be Erect
ed !? One of Important Prob
lens Up for Discussion.
SOVEREIGN LODGE MET TODAY
IBy Associated Press. !

Seattle, Wash. Sept. 2O.-The
sovereign grand lodge of the Inde-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows of the
United States and Canada met in the
Moore theatre this morning. Judge
Geo. +. Morris of the Washington su-
preme court welcomed the delegates
and Acting Grand Sire w. l.. Kuyken-
dan of Saratoga, Wyo., responded for
the sovereign grand lodge.
One of the most important ques-
tions to come before the lodge is the
proposal to create special fund to
erect national sanatorium for the
treatment of Odd Fellows afflicted by
tuberculosis
The military council of Patriarchs
militant was held in Odd Fellows
temple this morning. The sovereign
grand lodge is to be asked for legis-
lation authorizing the seeking of rec
ognition of the patriarchs as reserve
to the national guard. More than
1900 partriarchs, the pick of the
army. will lead the Odd Fellows pa
rade down town Wednesday after
noon. All the military movements of
the partriarchs except the grand pa
rade will be held on the exposition
grounds where the Antons are in
camp.
The daily sentinel., 1909-09-20
IN OCEAN HORROR
MANY LIVES LOST
IBy Associated Press. !

MANILA, r. l.. SEPT. 2O.-THE
BRITISH STEAMER HARLOW
FROM NEWPORT NEWS REPORTS
THAT ON JULY 2. WHILE 1SO
MILES FROM DURHAM SHE PASS
ED A STEAMER AFIRE.
1T WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE
OUT THE NAME OF THE VESSEL
WHICH SHORTLY AFTERWARDS
WAS DESTROYED BY AN ExPLOS-
ION.
1T Is SUPPOSED THAT THE
STEAMER WAS THE BRITISH
STEAMER WARATH WHICH WITH
300 PERSONS ON BOARD HAS NOT
BEEN HEARD FROM SINCE JULY
26.
The daily sentinel., 1909-09-20
JOHN F. MOORE
IS HOME AGAIN
Manager of Valleys Great Fruit As
sociation Directed the Huge
Sales From the Omaha Off
ces.-Great Advantage.
LOCAL PRICES LEAD THE WORLD

Naturally highly elated over the
manner in which the fruit crop has
moved and has brought in, and is
bringing in, the top notch prices.
John f. Moore, manager of the
Grand junction Fruit Growers asso-
citation. returned home today from
Omaha where he has been for the
past month experimenting the work
of making the sales of the hundreds
of carloads of peaches, pears and 9TH
er fruits that have been sent out to
the markets of the continent so far
this season by his association.
Il never realized so fully until |
went down to Omaha this season the
importance of doing business from
this great central marketing point,
that is the importance of making our
sales of fruit from one of these great
marts of the world. We have main
tanned offices at Omaha for years,
with competent men in charge, but
this is the first season | have gone
down to Omaha, kept my hand on
the pulse of the markets and person
ally superintended the making of the
sales as the fruit would roll In car
load after carload from this valley. |
was assisted in this work by Mr.. IL.
D. Foy. our Omaha agent, and from
Omaha we sold hundreds of cars of
peaches and pears, diverting them to
all portions of the east, south and
north" continued Mr.. Moore.
You ask if the prices we secured
pleased MS. Well should say so.
We got the very best prices going, in
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