The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-02-16
UPPER PENINSULA
Physician Loses Suit

Physician Loses SUIT
DR.. b. T. Phillips of Menominee has
lost i'm his suit for Sl70, brought to
collect sum cut from his bin by
the county board for the care of small
pox patients at $40 per visit while
acting as county health officer. The
verdict in the case is important as 1t
sets a precedent. The physician has
lcontended. because of the danger In
caring for smallpox patients, the spe-
cial articles of clothing required and
the general nature of the work. that
! il cannot be done at less than SO per
visit. His original bill for $3.50 before
the county board was allowed at 5000.
This the board contended was fair re-
enumeration for the services rendered.
Suit was then instituted to recover
$40 The main fact for the jury to
decide was whether the 5000 received
by the physician was sufficient COM
pensation. But another question was
as to the doctors right to sue for
the amount under the law The con-
stitution formerly provided that action
of the county board on a bill was
final. But the constitution was amend
ed. making it possible for person
whose bill has been cut to take the
matter before the circuit court. Such
an amendment, however, has to go
through the legislature as a BILL and
il was contended by Prosecuting At
torney Doyle that this bill had not
hn ctift
commenced. although it was passed
before the suit was heard. But the
jury held that the 5000 received by
the physician was sufficient compen-
sation for the services rendered. At
torney A. L. Sawyer, for the plaintiff,
has announced that he will either ask
for new trial or will file notice for
an appeal to the supreme court before
the first day of the May term of
court.
Postmaster Crane Reappointed-
Postmaster William f. Crane. of
Manistique. enjoys the distinction of
being the first Manistique man hold
ing that high position to be reappoint-
ed to a second term for many years.
Mr.. Crane has been notified by Con-
gresham II. o. Young that his name
has been sent to the senate, recon-
mended for reappointment, and it is
expected that his commission will ar
rive soon. Announcement of the post
masters reappointment is received with
general satisfaction at Manistque, as
his administration has been uniform
lily satisfactory to all of the patrons.
Picture Depicts Menominee Man
The cover illustration of the Satur-
day Evening Post of last week is
attracting considerable attention at
Menominee because of its resemblance
to a well known man i'm the city. The
cover illustrates a postman bent al
most double with the heavy load of
Valentine mail and upon his back is
seated a tyrannical Cupid blissfully
beating him with his bow. In every
detail, except the Cupid, ii resembles
l.. c. Larsen, for many years a mail
carrier at Menominee. The profile Is
the same and the cap pushed slightly
back is almost identical with Larsen's
manner of wearing it. He has that
worried look in the illustration and
there is missing only the short pipe
which really ought to accompany the
picture. One merchant in the city is
advertising the Post as containing
many good things. principally among
which is a likeness of T. c. Larsen.
Boys Club Big Success
The success of the movement inaug-
urated by Rev. Father Langan of st.
Patricks church to provide a meet
ing place for the boys of Escanaba is
being eloquently proved at st. Pat
ricks Hall That place is thrown open
week to the boys of the city and a
number of entertainment features are
arranged for them there. Billiard and
pool tables are i'm use. The reading
room is stocked with an excellent ar
ray of daily papers and monthly and
weekly publications. In the gymna-
stun considerable paraphernalia is i'm
place. Each evening the rooms are
crowded with boys who without such
a place TO spend their spare moments
might be lettering about the street.
Father Langan is greatly pleased
with the success of the movement
and every indication is offered of it's
becoming a permanent institution for
the good of boys of all religious faiths
in Escanaba.