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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03

A Finlander was killed ut the Baker
mine Wednesday in a manner that sug-
gests suicide. He came up with the
other men at midnight to eat biz sup
per. During the supper hour be dis
appeared and diligent search Of the
surroundings including the nearby
woodslfailed TO reveal his whereabouts
Finally search Of the lower part OF
the shaft. which is filed with water 10
a depth Of nearly 100 feet. was suggest
ed and resulted in finding the mans
body. IL is thought that ne went to
the shaft and jumped in as the gates
we're all M barring any accidental
walking thereinto.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03
Hockings Carroll.

nr. Alfred J. bookings Of this city
was married on Wednesday. June 23.
TO Miss Virginia G. Carroll, OF Iron
Mountain. The wedding occurred at
the residence Of Rev. Arthur J. Fran
els, pastor OF the Congregational
church at 500 f. 72 street Chicago.
The wedding was private affair,
Rev. Francis being an old and init
mate friend OF DR.. bookings.
The newly married couple spent the
balance Of the week in Chicago. arriv-
ing here Saturday. They will room at
Mrs. ..Holsteins during the .summer
months
Botn OF the contracting parties are
we'll Known here, DR.. Hockings being
one Of the best dentists in the west
and he has built up fine practice IN
this city.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03
A Communication

Mr. Editor
Will you grant me few lines in
your paper 10 say a word 10 the people
OF Crystal Falls regarding some malic-
ious stories that have been circulated
about Crystal Falls relative 60 the in
Jury received by the late VIM. Gal
brailh while he was working on the
barn at the county farm.
IL has panied me exceedingly TO
know that some Of my neighbora who
have known me 80 long would believe
these stories or aid in circulating
them, 49,
The particular story that refer 10
10 thatI intrefered with the erection
OF scaffolding for the workmen TO stand
upon while working and that the de-
ceased made request for sucn scaffold-
ing and refused 10 allow II 10 be
built
am very anxious to learn the per-
son who started that story and the said
person or anyone having knowledge ~
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03

who originated IL viii do me a gres,
favor by visiting me or advising me
the name OF said party.
] challenge any man 10 substantiste
any part Of such assertion and will be
only too pleased to 6nd out the insti-
gator OF the base slander.
There Is no one in the city that re-
grets the death OF VIM. ialbraith more
than do, not solely because he was in
jured while at work upon b building
under my care. but that hs was injured
ut all. The accident is cruel enough
of itself without having added TO IL
such slanderous assertions asshas be, n
made regarding the conditions under
which he worked.
Robert Munns.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03
TWO FATALITIES
LAST SATURDAY
Uwm. GALsRAlrn FELL FROM BARN.
DISTANCE of1sfT
DIED ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
AysI Carlson Drowned while SwimIrs si
asgu Lake in Sight Of several
Friends and Relatives.

Two fatal accidents occurred In this
vicinity last Saturday.
At the county poor Farm VIM. Gal
braith fell from the roof OF the new
barn 10 the ground below sustaining
iniuries from which he died the next
aay.
Mr.. Galbraith had been working on
the barn for number Of weeks. He,
with other workmen. .were engaged in
shingling the roof. They had shingled
one side and started the other, having
about four courses laid when the ac-
cident happened
The shingling was being done to
chalk line and without toe boards OF
siae scaffolding. the workmen operat-
ing from the roof boards above.
Mr.. GalbrAith went over to one end
Of the roof and stepped "n the shingled
part when his foot slipped and he fell
to the ground beneath.
The ground where he fell was al
GEreWn WITH TOCkb anu uoOhio "Hu WY
wonder was that he was not instantly
killed instead OF badly injured.
He was taken to the house and the
doctor summoned and the first impress
sion was that he was not seriously In.
jured as no booes appeared broken.
He sank rapidly. however. and the
next day he died. some internal injur'
les causing his death.
His funeral was held on Tuesday
from the home Of his sister, Mrs. p.
r. Smith.
A remarkable thing about his deatf
is that his father fell from roof and
died some ten years ago.
\ Mr. Galbraith was an old resident o.
the community and was well known u
alias ne was frequently called to nurs'
the sick and many a man remember
"Billy Galbraith' because OF the pat
lent nursing received at bis hands.
He was 40 years Of age at the tim'
OF death and Is mounred by sister.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03

Axel Carlson, brother OF Capt Carl
son of the Dunn mine. was drowned
while bathing in Stager lake. The de-
ceased. along with several others from
the Dunn. went TO the lake for a pic
mic. Axel took notion to have n
swim and went in boat TO the island.
He disrobed and. showing the boat
away from him. swan ont into the
lake. He was evidently seized with
cramps for suddenly he threw mp his
hands and yelled for help. He sank
Immediately and drowned before HE
relatives could get TO him 10 render as
sistance.
Word was sent at once TO the city
and a coroners jury visited the scene.
The young man was 20 years of age
and had been in this country
years He was sober and industrious
and liked by all that knew him.
His funeral was held on Tuesday
from the Swedish Lutheran church.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03
County Road Work.

The county road commissioners are
strictly In evidence ON this side Of the
county this week Az the forks Of
the Iron River and Tobin mine road a
crew Is working changing the course
OF the road 80 as TO do away with the
steep pitch. Instead OF swinging to
the-north mp on top OF the nil the road
continues straight along the line TO the
weft. following the oourse OF the road
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03

Of this logging WORK will be to bring
more workmen Of that class to this
section. OF late woodsmen have been
scarce in and aDout Crystal Falisas
there was little loggiDg.being done but
this venture viii tend 10 relieve the
stringency.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03
Coffee Demonstration

In another column appears a diplay
ad for coffee demonstration which is
10 be held at the Fair store in this city
next week. We call our readers at
tention 10 the ad and to the demon
stration for it is worth your while 10
call on the person .baving the work in
hand.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03
Many Orasshoppers.

Farmers north OF as report many
grasshoppers and say that much dam
age is being done by them. To date
no great number of the pest has ap-
peared here bnt it is probable that we
will be- visited II our noighbors are.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03
Lunch and Ice Cream Social

On Monday. July 5th. get your noon
day lunch at the Eagles Hall. Ice
cream and cake served all day for l5
cents. Lunch for % cents. Proceeds
to be given to the Episcopal church.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03

Eddie Scott, Hinie Bies and Eddie
ST. John are playing with Iron River
this year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03

There will be no ball game mere the
bth a. II 10 designed to give all the
time 10 the children.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03

The Iron River boys were on the
train coming back from Escanaba
where they split even with Escanaba.
winning Saturdays game by score
Of Z 10 8 and losing out Sunday by a
score OF 10 2.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03
NOTES OF THE GAME.

John Bauer. Frank Luck, w. q. Ell
dred and Earnest Munns accompanied
ike" Oswald in the auto to Niagara
Sunday morning. Mr. Oswald having
missed the train Saturday night. They
made Iron Mountain In two hours and
got 10 Niagara in time for dinner
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03

When things got exciting in the
eighth inning the boys in the Niagara
band got TO footing, the fellow with
the slide getting very prominent
John Bauer explained to them the folly
OF trying to rattle" our pitcher with
that kind Of dope for, said John. THAT
fellow. you know, is Dutch and the
more you rata -tst-tat on that horn
the better he can play that steadies
him. you know.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-07-03

Pearl Margison Is attending the Mar
qneft- Normal summer school
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26

and R. R. St. John on Golden wyan.
 E k. Biser won the blue ribbon on Crystal White Orpingtons Black Leghorns and Partridge Coch;ns ana was awarded first for the larg' est display. w '"is pidgeons. '' oi' Geo Sunderman took first on Ton. Iouse Geese and Pekin Ducks RronSs turkeys shown by A. M. Wier won hrst, while Ben Owens took second
 W. |. Pryor showed a rair of Se- attle Pekin Ducks that were beau. ties. '
 J. J. Long of De Queen sent up a coop of very fine Barred Rocks these. however, not competing.
 The wonderful success of the poul. try showing is almost wholly the result of the engery shown by E. N. Hopkins. superintendent of this department. MT. Hopkins is an enthusiastic fancier and put forth unusual effortsto bringentries to tn ? Fair. He also was instrumental in having constructed special poultry house. He is desirous of having a fullfledged poultry show in Mena this fall or winter.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
THE RACING FRIDAY
An Immense Crowd Enjoyed the Sport Furnished by Fast Drivers and
 Saddle Mules.

The gates weresthrown wide 10 public Friday morning and the prandstand was soon filled with hundreds who d~eired to see the showing of fine speed hoses and later the fast and slow mule aces.
 The first event was five-heat race, two-thirds of mile each,
 between The Nubian, Jim Thorn tons fine Wilkes stallion. and c. Davis Puma D. They each took two heats, but in the fiual The Nubian finished very fast, win- ming by several lengths. The time was not kept, but 1t is safe to say that 1t was the fastest ever shown in a race in Polk county, Tue next event was between Thornton's pacer, Frank, and
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26

of Frank Jones grand marshal of the day the parade covered the principal business streets lead by the w. o. W. band followed by President G. B. Dennis and oth- CT officers of the far association lu carriages. Some of the other principal features of the parade m the order of march was the E'ks float and Mena Lodge No. 1Sl Tn uniform, then just for fun came the water wagon bearing the sign Nobody Ou."
 Todd's horseshoing shop float, Martins oil wagon, County Road ' 1mmlssloDer B. c. Davis with Good Road banner, decorated car- riaees and the cowboy band.
 The most beautiful feature was the Elks immense float, on a great pyramid of purple and white which was capped off with a huely mounted elk, the proper ty of w. A. Tomlinson, sat a group of pretty ladies. The Elks lodge, in marching order. accompanied the float. Each Elk was dressed in uniform and carried purple and white para sol.
 One of the finest and most unique features of the parade was the very realistic box car aud ca boose, constructed largely of can vas, by the B. of R. T. Lodge. This float did not get of with the rest of the parade, but it attracted as much if not more attention when 1t covered the circuit 30 minutes late, caused by delayed orders and slight wreck caused by an enthusiastic Trainman hop ping on tue rear platform of the too heavily loaded caboose.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26

Minnie, a wholly green paIing mare, owned by Mir. Hartman, ot Dallas, and driven by C. Davis. The mare showed bursts of speed at times that proved that she had speed. but she never had teen driven out to race before and did not know what was wanted. Cp the other hand, Frank went li;gs machine and won easily.
 There were about ten entries for the mule race which was run Tor the $4o saddle given by the Watkins Hardware Company. The race was full of amusing iu- cidents. some Of the animals pre- terring to cut across lots. Frank Wimberly of Egger came in first, though he came pretty nearly los ing big lead by running of the track.
 Then followed a slow mule race won by Mack Taylor.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
ARE BETTER THAN WARSHIPS
8. E. Yoakum Says Grain and Cotton Fields are Vests Best
 Defense.

Shawnee, Ok. Aug. 19.-Deprecating the growing expense which the Uni, ted States government is incurring in connection with the maintenance of the army and the navy, and declaring that the grain and cotton fields of tho Mississippi valley and the west are stronger military defenses than war ships,' B. F. Yoakum chairman of the executive committee of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway com pany, delivered an address here before the Farmers Union of Oklahoma.
 MT. Yoakum's subject was "The Farmer and the Railroad.' He strong ly advocated good roads as means of bringing the carriers and the producer closer together.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Baseball Game and Cattle Ranch Sports Occupied All Alter
 noon Thursday.
FINE POULTRY SHOW
Indications Are That There Will Be Another and Better One
 This Fall.

In number in attendance and interest shown the fair this year ia record breaker, though it is evident that the purely agricul- ,ural display has been cut short by the excessively dry weather of the past few weeks. The fruit exhibit has suffered less from drouth and is good. It is evident, however, that before another fair is given purely exhibition hall must be provided, as the space under the grandstand is unfit, as also is the tent occupied by the women's department. Both are hot and uncomfortable and both are so situated as to be filled by dnst, making good display out of the question.
 More pens and shelter also should be provided ior the stock department, which promises to be feature il properly encouraged
 The lack of rain for some days, together with the excessive heat, has made the grounds almost un- bearably dusty. Steps should be taken to obviate this another year.
 Aside from the interest taken in the exhibits of products, it is very evident that the people ap- precia,e the opportunity of en- toying good amusements, and are wiling to pay for them. This may encourage the bringing of better features ih the future.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
THE PARADE.
some Very Attractive Features one If the Best Came Late But
 Crowd Saw It.

The always interesting iea'ule of inc fair, the parade Thursday morning caused the streets ,',.1s '0 0s a'sI ,.S.,, from before tea o'clock ,. = hen | was advertised to pass until near noon when Y 's,a,, ae'ua'', sar ! saoea eared. Under the direction
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
RESULTS FROM ADVERTISING
The Literature Sent out by the Com mercial Club Brings a Man From Iowa.

A. Dockery and his daughter, Mrs. Bessie M. Culbreth, of Caddo Rapids, Ia, are in Mena for a few days. Their visit is a result of some of the advertising matter sent out by the Commercial Club.
 MT. Dockery owns a truck farm near Cedar Rapids and is an ex- perienced stockmau. He is we'll pleased with Mena as far as he has seen it and will probably locate here t he finds good op- portunity.
 Mir. Cookery is nephew of ex-Goyesnor A. M. Dockery of Missouri.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Twenty.Three Injured in Wreck

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 19.--A west bound Missouri Pacific passenger train collided with an engine in the railroad yards here, damaging both engines, wrecking a baggage car and injuring three trainmen and 20 pas. sengers. The most seriously injured are: Morton Stewart, engineer Wichita; l.. H. Harris, Oklahoma City H. B. Hisey. Buffalo. N. Y.; w. NJ Evans. Sedalia, Mo, all cut and bruised
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
BEST POULTRY SHOW.

The showing of poultry at the Fair this year was a revelation to the visitors, few of whom had any idea of the high standard being reached by Polk county growers.
 The finest display was made by the Brown Fruit and Poultry ranch of Grannis, under the care of F. Downing, an expert of wide experi- ence. The birds shown by Mir. Downing apparently were groomed until every feather was in just it's proper place, and with GOODS painted and labeled and fitted for the com fort as well as the advantageous dis play of his prize winners. His en- tries this year were: White Leg horns, Barred Rocks, White Rocks and Indian Runner Ducks. These ducks are said to be wonderful lay CTS. MT. Downing has promised a trio for Janssen park.
 It is interesting information to tiose who would make money from poultry, that the entire egg product from the Brown Fruit and Poultry farm, save such as is sold for setting purposes, is engaged the year around by Fred Wolferman, fancy grocer of Kansas City at 50 cents dozen. The eggs are placed in cases holding just dozen,~ are sealed and guaran- teed by the shipper. This big plant next year will be prepared to handle l6,OO0 chickens. Mir. Downing states that this is the best country for poultry he has ever known. Each entry made by this exhibitor won blue ribbon.
 The largest exhibit of poultry this year is that of E. R. Biser of Mena. He shows Black Minorcas, White Leghorn, Partridge Buff Cochins, White Rocks, Barred Rocks, Lang shangs, Crystal and Black Orphing- tons and Black Fantail and Homer Pigeons. His birds. however. have not had the extreme care received by the Grannis entries, and therefore do not make so good a showing
 J. A. Butler of Mena showed two pa,rs each of three and six-months- old Barred Rocks that were remark aoly iire, young chickens.
 j. M. Stagner had a pen of Sea bright Bantams.
 |. I; j. Edwards of Big Fork showed K. '. Brown Leghorns.
 ID N: Hopkins entered a few o1 "neS Leghorns.
 j. A. Miller showed Mottled An. rponas, a new breed in Mena. and hplack Mlnorcas. He was first or both breeds.
 rather Gallagher took the blue rlooon on Black Orpingtons. These chickens.
 T; j.. Clayton took blue ribbons bbn both Buff Orpingtons and Sea ". T. Dawson showed White iIegaorns. George Sunderman Browr tfesnnorns, and Ben Owens won firs' !or finest brood.
 ,ooe Garland of Acorn won ths
 o'ue ribbon on Shade Island Reds
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
A Riot at a Car Plant.

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug 19.-One man was shot and several others slightly injured by stones in small riot in the vicinity of the Pressed Car company works at McK.s's Rocks. where a strike has been in progress for six weeks. When 50 strikers attempted to prevent an alleged strike breaker en tering the plant the man fired three shots into the crowd. The state con stabulary dispersed the strikers.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Mosquitoes Poison Pastor.

Kansas City, Aug. 19.-The Rev Samuel Garvin, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Kansas City Kan, is- suffering from blood po.son ing in the right hand due to the sting of mosquitoes. Amputation, which was feared at first, was found uot necessary.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
To Test an Insurance Law.

Washington, Aug. 19-Three suita involving the constitutionality of the Missouri state law prohibiting insur' ance companies which pay their presi. dents d salary of more than s50,000 Q year from doing business in the state, have reached the supreme court of the United States.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
ELKS' BIG DAY

Thursday was a great day for Mena Lodge No. 7S1 B. P. O. Elks and their ladies. At the elegant new home. open house gave an Elks' welcome to all and choice refresh ments were served during the day. At night the dance hall was filled with happy crowd who danced to their hearts content.
 The Elks and many of their friends had royal good time and will long remember Mena's Thirteenth Ami versary Celebration.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Secretary Gill Here.

Mir. Ray Gill, secretary of the Arkansas State Fair arrived in Mena Thursday night and gave close attention to the display at the Mena and Polk county fair. MT. Gill is an enthusiast and fains, has much to say for this one and tells of great improve ments for the state fair next Oc. tober.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
o @ c CURES
 -. -. -. OLD SORES

old at  to the would kill
  old which a ong as deposit of impurities which circulation the circulation, SS
 
 inflammation healthy purifying 0 system built health by its on So o
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,. ATLANTA. GA.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26
Meua Lost ,.sird Game.

After playing two grand games, Mena lost the third by a score of IA to '. Dody, who played 3 star game at catcher for two games, was battered and bruised by hard usage and was unable to catch. The new man put in was failure, doing much to lose the game to Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-08-26

THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO. ATLANTA. GA.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-07-17
What the BUSY" People Do

Van NOrden Magazine.
There are 22.705 ssleswome min
New York and As, TAO salesmsn. In
the avocation of typewriting and
stenography there are 1926 malice
and 1O,868 females. Among tels-
graph and telephone operators
there are 24O6 women and 2430
men. In the book binderies of
Gotham there are engaged 1896
women and 367. Dress making,
essentially q woman's business,
but invaded, however, in retaila-
ton, by the men, is followed by
1854 females and 883 males.
Even in millinerydom 357 men
have squeezed into the ranks,
wherein are 1851 women. OF
"seamstress" there arc 18,108 wo-
men in New York and 2762 men.
In the tobacco and cigar factories
there are 1869 male operatives
and GAIT female.
Such was tho state of affairs that
the census man found in 1900.
At tho twelfth census, taken 10
the year 1900, the number of wo-
men in continental United States
sixteen years of ago and ovsr re-
ported ss bread winners was f.
$4,000. The total number Of wo-
men sixteen years Of age and over
was 23,485.559. The proportion
of bread winners, therefore, among
women of that age are was 2O.6 per
cent. or approximately one in five.
Among men OF the same age the
proportion was 9O.5 per cont.
Reckoning l,175,64l as the num-
her OF women in New York, it
means that just about One-third OF
the feminine population of the
city arc at wage earning work,
while two-thirds arc in their
homes.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-07-17

State Of Louisiana. Parish OF st. Martin,
10th Judicial District Court.
By virtue Of writ Of f-fa, issued out
Of the 18th Judicial District Court Of the
Parish Of st. Martin. State Of Louisiana,
In the above entitled and numbered suit.
dated the 18th day Of March 1909.
l have seized and will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder at the front door Of the Court
House In the Town Of st. Martinville. OF,
Saturday the 2Ist day of Aug.
A. D. 1909
the following described property, to-wit:
That certain tract Of land measuring
6fty (5O) superficial arpents situated In
the parish Of st. Martin, Louisiana.
bounded North by land OF Leonard Savoy
East by Meloncon. South by Barras and
West by Potter with all improvements
thereon.
Seized to satisfy said above writ.
Terms and conditions. one year credit
purchaser to furnish q bond, above
homestead exemption payable In twelve
months from date OF sale.
Sherif's Office this 18th dry Of July A.
d. 1909. A. 4. BROUSSARD.
Sheriff
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1909-07-17
NOTICE.

have In possession for one year q
young male calf about Is months old
not branded. black with white spots.
Owner IL requested to prove his property
and pay cost.
WILLIE TYLER,
r. r. No 1 st. Martinville, La.
care c. r. Caster.