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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22
FEWER BIRTHS IN CALUMET
THIS YEAR THAN in 1909

Township Clerk Martin has been
Keeping a record of the number of
births and deaths that have occurred
In the township each month, since
Npril Of this year, the date he took
hold Of the office. 1t will be noticed
that April and the month of Novem-
Der were the banner months, there
being total Of II births i'm each.
while November has the lowest death
rate 10.
Following is the list of births and
deaths by months from April to No
vember OF this year:
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22
Among the Scots.

Christmas will be observed in the
old fashioned way by the Scots of CAL
umet, a fine concert and dance having
been arranged by the young ladies to
be held at the Laurium bank hall,
Monday evening. The concert pro-
gram will include Scottish songs and
recitations by local talent and all of
the popular dances will be provided
for. Refreshments will be served and
it is expected that the entertainment
will prove a complete success. The
young ladies had charge of the ar
engagements for a concert given last
year and it proved a very successful
one. Even more elaborate preparations
will be made for this years entertain
ment and an equally enjoyable evening
is assured.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22

hison and his friend, Webb. a former
empluye of the Modern Woodmen
journal Webb is at the bottom of
the charges. The officials OF the So
ciety had known for nearly six months
past that he was ready to make some
sensational move, and he finally sue
ceeded in inducing Dennison to help
nm out. A short time ago Dennison
endeavored to induce the executive
council TO hire him i'm the legal de-
partment at salary of $4,000 per year
and when his proposition was turned
down he began making threats.
"Messrs Dennison and Webb evil
/ identity did not know that it has been
/ the custom Of the Woodmen officials
/ FOR some years TO have their books cX
amined and their accounts audited by
the department of the commissioner of
| insurance of the state of Illinois. The
object in having this done is to pre-
sent to the head camp at each session
a statement from that official source
Of the exact condition of the society's
affairs. For two months past men i'm
the employ of the commissioners of
insurance of both Illinois and Virginia
have been working in the woodmen
offices. preparing this report, which
will be presented TO the head camp at
its next meeting to be held in Buffalo
in June.
"Mr Dennison will wish before he
gets through with this affair that he
did not prefer the charges. as w. A.
Northcott former head consul. has
IA cfn 20 IVfn
Mr.. Northcott, few days ago, issued
an appeal TO the members of the So
ciety i'm Illinois for a square deal in
the politics of the Modern Woodmen
Of America. He appealed TO them to
stand against SANDER and malice. He
said that the society boasts of free
government and good clean politics.
which things he has found, during the
years he has been identified with it,
TO be necessary in the election of Off
GERS and the making of laws.
Mr. Northcott brands Dennisons
accusations as slanderous and libelous.
because of the fact that he North
cotO has not been identified with the
management of the society for nearly
eight years. He has referred the mat
lNi ~ W. +. Iolitls
Of the department of insurance in
Illinois, demanding a thorough and
impartial investigation. Mr. Northcott
asks the members of the society TO
withhold their judgment until the re-
suit of Mr.. Potter's investigation is
made public. He states that If these
charges are found to be true in all
particulars. then the guilty parties
should be condemned, but if the
charges should be found false and un-
true. then Dennison should be ex-
PEELED"
Halves Makes Denial.
The Rock Island Daily Union of last
Friday contained the following state
ment from Major c. w. Halves, the So
ciety's head consult
$50 far as l am concerned, you may
COW for mo that | am not afraid of the
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22
MANY TEACHERS LEAYfgFOR
HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A large number of local school
teachers left yesterday and this morn
ing for thci- respective homes where
THEY will spend the holidays with
relatives. aa .,s.fsa.t
The low rates offered are good for
the return trip until January 5. the
cate school re-cpens, Most of those
VINO have gone away expect to return
on January 4. Following is list of
teachers, who have left for their
homes:
School District No. I.
Ella ROGERS, Grand Rapids
Lillian r. Ellis, Burlington. y. ].
Bertha Goldstone, Saginaw. Mich.
Maude T. Fuller, Charlotte, Mich.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22
Hawes Makes Denial.

The Rock Island Daily Union of last
Friday contained the following state
ment from Major c. w. Halves, the So
ciety's head consul:
$50 far as | am concerned, you may
say for me that | am not afraid of the
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22

AUTO ScARFS.
Extra wide and long Auto Scarfs.
Nicely hemstitched all around.
Dainty colors, selling regularly
at $3.50. 3 to IL. each. ST 40
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs Will Penhellegan and
family of Birmingham, Alabama have
arrived in Laurium to spend Christmas
with friends and relatives.
The annual election of officers for
the Christopher Columbus society will
he held next Sunday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22

The months of January, February
and March are not included, while the
present month of December cannot be
computed as yet.
The number Of births in Calumet
township last year numbered 100.
while the death list totalled 255. Ac-
cording to Clerk Martins figures the
deaths reported so far this year. num-
Der 249, or six less than last year.
The birth rate this year will be lit
tie less than that for 1909.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22
HOLIDAY PLANS
NOW COMPLETE
NEAR APPROACH OF CHRISTMAS
OCCASION FOR FINAL PREP.
ARATIoNs-soME HoL.
iDAY FEATURES.

only two days intervene between
now and Christmas and during that
snort space of time, all preparations
winch have not already been made
must be completed. That Calumet and
Laurium people are wide awake IN
the situation is evidenced by the haste
with which plans are being completed
Xmas shopping is now at its height
ana the stores are crowded until n bate
hour each evening. The volume of
Christmas business has been very large
this week. and the merchants are very
wei pleased with the situation. II is
believed that the total amount of
Christmas business win exceed that
of last year
The Christmas rush at the postoffice
ana the express offices has been in
creasing daily for several DAYS and
from now until Christmas the amount
oil business to be transacted will be
immense.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22

report the examiners are going to
make after the first of the year and
That / am not afraid of any examin-
alton of the books. SO far as the Of
ficials are concerned. the affairs Of the
Modern Woodmen of America have
been conducted in an honest manner,
and we have nothing to fear and moth
ing TO conceal
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22

Childs'. Misses and Ladies' fur sets
for gifts. J. Vivian, Jr. & Co. 46
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22
Christmas for Poor.

The Calumet Associated Charities
and the Salvation army have assumed
the responsibility of caring for the
poor this year as in the past and both
organizations will do considerable re-
lief work. The Associated Charities
Is planning to provide provisions for
large number of families and will
distribute clothes to the poor. The
salvation army plans to distribute
about 100 Christmas baskets on Sat
urday morning. The army kettles will
boil again on Saturday so that all who
care to contribute may do so. The
work of these organizations will be
supplemented this year by the mem
bers of the Laurium NJ. Il. church, who
will care for the wants of a large num-
Der of people. Contributions will be re-
ceived at the church on Saturday
morning, or may be sent to Rev w. M.
Ward or Frank Williams. superintend-
ent Of the Sunday school. All cases
have been investigated and articles
contributed will be sent to worthy peo-
pie.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-22
At the Churches.

The midnight mass at the Sacred
Heart and other Catholic churches
of Calumet will be in accordance with
the usual custom and special mu-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03

Mr.. Charles Swift. residing on the
Mary land side OF the river opposite
Alexandra, Is building marine rail-
way Of his place on which pleasure craft
and 9th er vessels tbirty.6Ve feet and
under il length can receive needed at
tantion. The concrete bei OF the rail-
Hsy has breu constructed.
Some people, when they start to do any
thing. get to the habit and never make
change They 20 on living in the same old
ENG song way, and eventually become human
cogs in the wheel of life. Now, there's lott
OF good things in this worl that most Of Ut
miss simply because we don't look around
sud take notice, The Auth Market, at thu
N. w. corner OF King and Alfred streets. is
noted as being the home of the finest line Of
food products in Alexandria. No matter wha
you buy there you invariably get satisfaction
And that's what counts nowadays Sylvan
Rlondheim, The Auth Stand and The Auth
Markpf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
u, 8. COURT.
fudge Edmund Wsddill, presiding.

Judge Edmund Waddill, presiding ]
The January term of The court opened
this morning with all the court officials
present. The grand jury With f. o..
Downhsm as foreman was charged, Dat
failed to bring In any indictments today
and was adj burned ill tomorrow.
The petit jary has bsen aummoned TO
appear tomorrow.
The case of the United States vs.
Thcro,on johnson, the military road
case, case Of much interest to the gov
eminent and the people living between
the Aqueduct bridge and the government
reservation, has been referred to Mr.. d.
N. Garner, commissioners, to report. He
In turn has referred the matter to three en-
pineers and after more testimony ia taken
the matter will be submitted to the court
which will probably decide the matter
and vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
COMPLIMENTARY EN- TERrAIN'
MENT.

The public meeting to be held at the
Young Peoples Building under the au'
spices of Oriental Lodge, Ne. 6, Knights
Of Pythias, on Tuesday, January ,1lth,
promises to he great success. Rev.
John a. Dickinson, of Richmond, grand
chancellor of the state, will be the ora.
tor. A prominent government official Of
one OF the executive departments OF
Washington, and the grand chancellor
OF the District cf Columbia, will also be
present and address the meeting, Two
com panies of the uniform rank Knights
of Pytbias from Washington will come
to Alexandra and attend 10 body. The
visitors will be met by committee from
Oriental Lodge, ADD will bs escorted to
the hall. The committee In charge OF
the affair has arranged very Interest.
ing muaIcale programme and those who
attend will be highly entertained. Ad.
mission will be by card, to be secured
from mem bers of The order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
DEATH OF MISS WILSON.

Miss Mary E. Wilson, who had re-
Gently been critically III, died yesterday
morning at her home, 500 Cameron
street. The deceased was daughter OF
the late Il. T. Wilson and sisttr OF
Mas Fauuis Wilson. She was II years
old. Miss Wilson had throughout lie
been faithful and consistent member OF
the Second Presbyterian Church, and her
death Ia regretted by her many friends
and AGO 1aiptauces. The funeral tooK
place from the Second Presbyterian
Church this afternoon. The services
were conducted by R:v. Joseph 4.
S ,visr, the pastor, and the palsoeaser'
were Messrs. George Wise, james Eve
leth, VIM. G.tsop, G.. William Ram
.sv, Carroll Pierce, Worth Huihsb, :.
81. Luat and d.. Hugh m.Gaire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
YOUNG MAN STRANDED.

A young mnn who lives In the vioin.
ity of Ocean View went north recently
to spend the holidays With relatives. %
his return on Saturday be purchased o
ticket for Norfolk and was TO have left
on the steamer ST. Johns, but the steam
or lett without him, end the young man
went to the station house for lodging,
be having spent the last of bis money
for the ticket Hs remained at the sta
lion house yesterday and today. Lieu
tenant Smith succeeded 10 collecting
more than enough money to purchase q
ticket on the steamer Norfolk which
leaves touigh'. The extra amount col.
lectei was turled over to the stranded
youlh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
PERSONAL,

Miss Marguerite V. browns aud Mr..
Charles S. q. Cobb, Of BraddocE
Heights, we're married Saturday., January
/, at the First Presb7 terrain Church II
Wsshisgtou, BY the Rev. D. O. Nc.
Lsod, Of Washington, D. Q.
Mr., samnsI F. Chapman has been
transferred By Commissioner OF Revenue
Ro5al E. Oabell from the revenue
renrs department for the eastern dis
lficls of Virginia and North Carolina to
3 position under Revenue Agent Alex.
ander, st Philadelphia. Mr.. Chapman
ia a son of Revenue Agent VILLAIN d.
Chapman, and has been In the govern
ment service about Two years. He for.
merly resided in this city.
Miss paulins Herturth entertained at
q New Years house party at her home,
1914 King street, Saturday night. She
was assisted In receiving By Mrs.
George S. Herfurtb, of Washington.
Folio wing refreshments the guests we're
entertained with violin, vocal and piano
music. Numerous games were also Ia
dulged In during the evening, aud prizes
were carried of by Mrs. George 6. Her.
furlh, of Washington, and Mr.. George
L. Jameson, of Manassas. The affair
vas concluded with dancing. The guests
present were from Washington, Man.
aasas and this city.
Miss Lucy Boggess, of Middleport,
Ohio, is visiting Miss Jnlia L. Demains
on King street.
Chaplin Eppes EyaDs, son Of Mr.. and
Mre. George q. E'ans, and Who v til
his friend, Bepj amin Klllmaster, has
been visiting bis aunt, Mrs. Raymond
Hulfsh, on south g.. Asaph street dur.
Ing the holidays, returned to AnDspolls
yesterday to resume studies.
Mrs. Hattie Ludwig, who has recently
been seriously i'll, Is able to sit up.
Miss Octavis Haxill Thompson,
daughter OF Dr.. and M,s. A. P. Thomp.
sou, .of Summit Point, W. Va, was
married Saturday afternoon In the Epis.
copal Church at Sammit Point BY Rev.
a. J. Willis, to John A. Chew, of New
York. Miss Imogeue Thompson, sister
of the bride, was maid of honor, and
Roger Chew, OF New York, best man.
The couple will reside Ia New York.
The mother of the bride vas formerly
Mira. Lizzie McIlhauey, Of this city.
Olerk Of the Court N. 8. Greenaway,
of this city, will leave next week for
Richmond 10 attend the meeting OF Tie
clerks of c)urts OF this state.
Mrs. John Hoo, of Warrento1, 8 the
guest of Mrs. VIM. B. Danger6eld.
NJ. and MIS- Edward Darlington Marshall
of Macon, Ga are the guests of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Robert Marshall on Prince street.
Miss Mary Marstcn, of Edinburg, is visit
ing Mrs. George Picket! on Prince street
, Lieut.. J. n. Reid, T.. s. N, is visiting his
relatives in this city.
On Saturday afternoon Miss Rose Mac.
Donsli. at her home ON Cameron street, waE
hostess of one of the seasons largest and most
charming card parties. She was assisted in
receiving her guests by her mother, Mrs.
Marshall MacD. maid. Six hand euchre was
played aud after closely contested gains the
beautiful prizes were awarded to Mrs: Louis
Scott, Mrs, VIM j. Boothe, jr.., ami Mrs.
Thomas B. Cochran. Miss Emily McCor.
mick, of Berryville, and Mrs. Macdonald
kent the score,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
II. =. JURORS.

Tho following is the list OF the eIana
iu,ors to serve at the term OF the U. ..
Oout,, which opened in this city today !;
a. F. Robertson, E. Z. DoWoham'
F,sok e. Msroury, john ]. Johosop'
Georre Il. Harlow, Charles Daarooin'
O d. Foster, W. Fl. Hurkamp, i. Nc
Otscker, james ". McDonnsll, W.
waller Merton, L. A. Kerlin, William
L While, Benjamin z. Kellogg, :.
D;ener, NJ. D. Bettis, W. Il. Eggoorn'
O. H. Sanford, Harvey johnson, E F.
Thornton, Tyson Janney, John ]. Grim
and Marshall Newton. -
The petit jurors are SIS follows: T.
II. Wilkinson, James F. Peylon, ). A,
Exgboru, Joseph r. NoWlaod, Edward
R. Douney, Mason Tbrockmor;on. Jas.
~. Normap, Henry Ashby, Edwin
B,oup, IT,, NJ. l.. Robinson. J. n. Or
Ter, George Taliaferto, E. M. Johnson
G W. Hua,er, Lewis Bird, G: L.
Blackburn, R. II. Trice, 4. Z. White
s,on-, G M. Eamich, w. E. HOLLOWAY.
JE. Depniss, b. q. Miller, E. X
Mitchell and B. A. Henson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICES.

Tonight Al 1880 at the Trinity NJ E
Church on south Washington street, ReV.
W. F. Watson, pastor of the Baptist
Church, will preach the frat sermon Of
the week Of prayer. The other min
listers of the city will assist in the ser.
vice. The Trinity Church choir, ss'
sisted by members of the choirs of the
other churches, will have charge of the
music. Toe whole Protestant world
will spend the evenings OF the frat week
of 1910 in prayer sevices. The union
services In Alexandria are usually
lsrgely attended. A cordial Invitation
is given 10 the public to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
SCHOONER ROBBED.

The csbin OF the schooner Gispeshot,
Captain Stanford, loaded with oysters,
was broken open aud robbed Saturday
night. Among the articles stoleu were
. rf, and double-barreled shotgun.
About q year ago two guns, q fl 'ldglsss,
etc were taken from the cabin Of the
G;speshot. Tacse articles, however,
we're placed In another boat By the
thieves OF practical j,kers and were re.
covered BY the owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
TIE WEATHER AND TIE RIVER

Inc WeaIDEE ulUucLntOS @'0setAHJ ~'S~I
aud the temperature carly yesterday
morning was mild, the mercury
having fallen to 40. It vas at about
the came mark this morning, and con-
tIi,ions we're moro like May than Janu.
ary. The snow has almost disappeared.
The surface of the river Is still mass
of floating ice. The steamers and tug
sos.s passing up and down are chnrnio I;
and breaking i! into thousands OF small
aragneots. ..;.
4 heavy fog spread over the river this
morning, and steamers passing up ano
down we're sounding their whistles con-
stsutly and proceeding With caution
Tbs steamer Norfolk arrived up tn's
morning bat few minutes late: one
reports having encountered noaang 'ce
ali the vay up The river.
The river steamers are still LAID up,
and they will not resume their trips un'
all the Ice passes ont OF the creekr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
POLICE COURT.

TJustice 81. B. Cston presiding]
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
John Hughes, charged with destroy
log property of Mary Belmont, was
fined So.
Henry W. Froelich, suspected oil
lunscy, was committed fol- ten days.
james Ball, oolored, charged With
drunken and disorderly conduct, WIS
6ned IS.
Guy jackson, oolored, chsrged with
assaulting Henry Hatcher, colored, With
a pistol, was 6ued $25.
Abraham Roy, colored boy, charged
with running away from his homs, vas
held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
ALEX aNDRIA DAILY Ill YEARS
OLD.

The Washington Post OF this morning
esgs: "The Alexandra Gaz site, the only
daily paper published in Alexandris,
entered upon it's 1llth yesr Saturday,
the files 10 the Office of the city auditor
being practically complets as far back
as the year 1900, though the land
records of Alexandria and Fairfax
county indicate that the G;z'tte was
published as early as 1884. The paper
ha, always been owned and edited by a
member of the Snowdeu family, the
present editor being Hubert SioWden,
Ite president OF the Alexandria common
council"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
OPERA HOUSE.

"a Wild Night" and "The house OF
too much trouble" two one act farce
comedies, will be presented by the Gay
johnson Stock COMPANY at the Opera
House tonight. 10 addition to tbree
new reels OF moviug pictures 40 added
feature will be given By way OF letter
answering tests, the patrons being 70.
a uested 10 bring ,esed questions. which
will bs answered from the Stage by the
medium without opening the envelope.
lss,icus must no. exceed ten words.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
EUUHRE AND DANCE.

st. Mary's Alumnse will give eucare
sod dance 10 the Lyceum hall Wed
ne. lay, Jsuusry 5, at s O'Clock p. NJ,
for The benefit of The Academy library.
A numbar Of the elegant prizes have
heen donated b. the members OF the or
paniza.iou and By ::he merchants OF this
elty and Washington and the affair
promises TO bo very piessurabls as we'll
"a successful. A cordial invitation
i, extended to the many friends OF the
Institution to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
TIE CAMERON CLUB.

The Cameron Club has arranged for
q series Of illustrated lectures to be given
in Christ Church parish ball. The Jen-
uary lecture will bs delivered next
Thursday evening by Dr.. Hugh NJ.
Smith, deputy commiss 'ouer OF fisheries,
whose subjsct will be "Fhe Breton
Ooast, Its People and IadustrIeR." The
March lecture will be given by The Rsv.
Angus Crawford, D. D., dean OF the
faculty OF the Episcopal Theologic'
Seminary OF Virginia, who will tell If
ga Trip Through Egypt" Announce.
ment will be made of the February and
April lectures later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
GOAT ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

A goat, belonging to Mr.. Thomas
Kelly, living at the northwest corner OF
Wolfe and Alfred streets, attempted to
commit suicide lest night. LIS 6rst
antie vas to break 10 the kitchen door
and euterIog the room the capricorn pro.
ceeded to the gas bracket and turned the
key. The animal remained close to the
bracket and vas breathing the gas .,
though 1t YES erjoying 1t when mem.
Der OF the family entered, turned CT ths
gas and elected The goat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
MAN IN TIE HOUSE,

Mr.. Frank Pullep, who lives on the
corner OF Queen ADD Royal stree.s, was
awakened about O'Clock this morning
BY the noise made BY a man In the
house. he procured pistol and started
after the intruder, but the latter, hearing
Mr.. Pullen appearing, ran toward the
front door from which be made his exit,
not, however, before Mr.. Pullen shot at
H.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
u. D, O,

The Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
Chapter u. D. O., sent the inmates OF The
Confederate Soldiers home, Richmond,
as gift for Christmas, barrel of choice
spples. A letter OF acknowledgment to
the corresponding secretary, from Gap
tain J. E Graves, commsudaut OF the
home, says: 81 beg to tender my best
thanks tor this token of friendship, for
the "Old Boys" aud to assure yen OF
thair gratitude for the present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-03
A BOYS NARROW ESCAPE.

A small boy, who lives on south Fair
fax street, had narrow escape from be.
ing ground to pieces by an electric train
last Saturday evening. Tho youth was
coastlng down the hill on Gibbon street
from Fairfax 10 Royal, aud his sleigh
ran on the track OF the electric railway
In front OF an appros ching train. A
colored man ran to the rescue OF the boy
and catching him by ,,ne of his legs
pulled him from the rails barely In time
to keep him from being killed.