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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-08-05
CAMPBELLS.

Mr.. S. II. Murray is convalescing from
an attack of heart and stomach trouble.
We are glad to see him out again.
Mr.. Thomas Williams is i'll with
typhoid fever.
Mrs. Sarah Campbell is on the road to
recovery.
Mrs. Crows, of Wilmington, has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. G. S. Camp
bell, recently. Mrs. Crows is always a
welcome visitor.
Mrs. Georgia Campbell has returned
home from three weeks visit to friends
in Wilmington.
Several relatives and friends were de-
lightfully entertained at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Murray Saturday
afternoon. Among those present were:
Mr.. James II. Birch. of Berlin; Mr.. w.
II. Beauchamp, of Snow Hill; Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Longendyke, Of phila-
delphia; Misses Ollie and Maggie MUIR
ray, of Selbyville. and Mr.. w. F. Lat
chum and family.
Quite number of people in the neigh
borhood had pleasant day on the river
this week. About fifty persons dinnered
at one table.
The members of Showell Sunday
School held their annual picnic at Pincy
Island last Tuesday.
Miss Maggie Donoway visited her sis
ter, Mrs. T. II. Timmons. the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Hastings visited
relatives and friends at Newark this
week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-08-05
BISHOPVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank johnson and
daughter spent the week with their son
at Delmar.
Mr.. George A. Law has returned from
an extended visit in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Thomas Parsons, of Philadelphia.
spent part of the week with relatives,
his first visit in several years.
Mr.. Eugene Pruitt, who has a posi-
ton in bank at Cape Charles, was in
our town Sunday and Monday.
Miss Hester Law returned home Sat
urday night from weeks visit in Phil
adelphia.
Messrs. Walter Ringler and William
Cropper left Tuesday for Ocean City,
where each has accepted position.
Mr.. Harry Richards and family re-
turned home this week from long visit
to Chincoteague.
We had two good games of ball here
last week, Friday with Selbyville, and
Saturday with Shovel, our boys win
ming both games.
Mr.. Thomas McNeal. of Norfolk. is
spending his vacation with his aunt, Mrs.
George Nelson.
Mr.. George Johnson. who has been
spending several weeks here with his
family, left Thursday for Philadelphia
to resume his old duty on the boat "Col-
umbia."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-08-05
Notice to Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the Stock holders of
the Equitable Building and Loan
Association of Snow Hill, Md, will be
held at the Deposit & Savings Bank in
Snow Hill. for the election of officers
for the ensuing year on Monday, August
7th, 1911. July 20 ct
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-08-05
WIN. +. JOHNSON, Attorney at Law.
rustee's Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE!

BY virtue Of decree Of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, sitting in
Equity, passed in the case Of John W..
Bethards ct al, vs.. Virgie May Figgs
ct al, the same being No. 1854 on the
Chancery docket of said Court, the
trustee will offer at public
sale at the Court House door in the
town of Snow Hill. in said Worcester
County, on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-08-05
All HaIIOWS Parish Church.

August 6, Feast of the Transigura-
tion. Celebration of Holy Communion at
7.3O a. m. Litany and Celebration with
Sermon at 1890. Sunday School as
usual. Evensong is suspended till
further notice.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-08-05

An ordinary case of diarrhoea can. as
a rule. be cured by a single dose of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. This remedy has no
superior for bowel complaints. For sale
by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-08-05
Farm For Sale

have for sale a nice farm Of one
hundred and fifty acres of land near
Stockton. Apply to
c. f. TYNDALL,
Stockton, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-08-05
TUESDAY,
August 2oth, A. d. 1911,

AT 2 O'CLOCK, L. M,
all that tract Of land in the Sixth Elec-
ton District of said county called "Figg 8
Enlargement, and which was conveyed
to John w. Bethards and Lille +. Beth
ards by Elijah G. Shockley and wife. by
deed dated January 9Th. 1891, recorded
among the land records Of said county
in Liber F. II. p. No. |, folio 25l.
TERMS OF SALE.
Twenty-Five per cent. of the purchase
money will be required in cash on day OF
sale. the balance of the purchase money
to be paid in one year from dav of sale.
the payment thereof to be secured by
the interest bearing bond of purchaser,
or all cash at option Of purchaser.
WILLIAM +. JOHNSON,
Trustee.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
NOVEL TRIP IN sAILBoAT.
Four Houghton Boys Leave on LAX,
and Ocean Trip.

four noughton Boys Leave on Lake
and Ocean Trip.
Four Houghton boys, Roy Carna-
han. John Chynoweth, Tom Warming
ton and Edward Strutton. the latter a
student at the Mining College of Mines.
left Houghton this week in the sloop
annie j." intending to make the en-
tire trip to Boston. Mass. via the
Great Lakes. Erie canal, Hudson
River, Long Island Sound and Allan
tic Ocean The Annie j." is an eX-
ceptionally seaworthy boat and is
equipped with complete navigating
OUTFIT Roy Carnahan is going to Bos-
ton To join his father, Arthur J. Carua-
han, publicity man for the brokerage
firm of Gay Il Strugis, and as he de-
sired TO take the boat with him, plan
ned the novel trip and invited his
friends TO join with him. which in
vtation they accepted. 1t is said the
route the boys have selected is not a
particularly hazardous one. at least not
until the Atlantic ocean is reached
The trip probably will require a
month.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30

country on a visit to the several tents
of the order in this district.
Rev. J H. Curzon, of Chicago. who Is
spending his vacation I'm the copper
country. will leave tomorrow for Ish-
peming where he viii preach on Sun
day at the Episcopal church.
c. G. Sullivan of Butte. Montana, Is
visiting at the home of his aunt, Mrs.
IT. j. Holland of Dollar Bay and other
copper country relatives Mr.. Sulli-
van recently graduated from Columbia
college New York, with the degree of
NJ. e
Michael Carroll. manager OF the
White City. has invited all motor boat
owners OF Portage Lake to go TO the
White city on Sunday and be photo
graphed i'm picture which Mr.. Car
roll is going TO have made for adver-
Using purposes
George and Horace MCKINNEY OF
Sandusky arrived i'm Houghton yes
terday from Marquette, where they at
tended the grand chapter meeting of
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
Houehton Department
PROBATE PROCEEDINGS.
Weekly Summary of transactions Be
fore Judge OF Probate.

foFe Judge oI TFopaNes
The proceedings before Judge Bent
ley in the Houghton County probate
court. during the past week have been
as follows:
Peter Dave appointed administra-
tor Of the estate of Augusta Dave
deceased; bond nXed at $500.
Petition for probate OF will Of An
drew Johnson. deceased; hearing July
II
order admitting foreign will Of
Charles Thorndike, deceased. to pro-
bate: bond fixed at 500.
Administrator appointed for the es-
tate OF William J, Jacka, deceased
bond fixed at $4,000
order limiting settlement Of estate
and appointing appraisers In the es-
tate OF John Gipp, deceased.
order appointing time for hearing
claims, order limiting settlement Of
estate and appointing appraisers in
the estate of Elizabeth Ormsby, de
ceased: hearing of claims october 28
Warrant and inventory filed in the
estate of Malcolm Mcneil deceased.
Guardian appointed for the estate
of Rosa and olive Savard, minors;
zond fixed at $500.
Petition for the appointment of an
administrator for the estate of Matt
Usimaki. deceased; hearing July Is.
Petition for the appointment of an
administrator for the estate of oscar
] Itf1
Warrant and inventory filed i'm the
estate of Narcisse Boule, deceased.
Lena Burg appointed administrative
OF the estate of Peter Bure oe'eased;
bond fixed at $500.
Petition for probate Of Wi, " Hen
nv Rowe. deceased hearing July 10.
Petition for probate Of will of An
astasia Cuddihy. deceased: hearing
July Is.
Final account Of administrator OF
the estate of oscar l.. Liimatt, de-
ceased. ailowed and order made as
! signing residue of estate.
Final account Of administrators al
bowed in the estate OF John Haataja.
deceased
Warrant and inventory filed in the
estate of Peter Poikala, deceased.
order appointing time for hearing
claims. order limiting settlement Of
estate and appointing appraisers on
the estate Of Julia Mcmahon deceas-
ed: hearing Of claims october y.
Warrant and inventory filed In the
estate Of Julia Mcmahon. deceased.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30

tives at Goderich. ontario.
The ladies OF the PRESBYTERIAN
church will hold a cake sale tomor-
row morning at McVickar's store.
Miss Lucy Major has returned TO
her home In Houghton from Great
Falls Mont. where she is teacher
i'm the schools.
The funeral OF the late Frank Olin-
ger was held yesterday morning from
ST. Ignatius church, interment taking
place at the Forest Hill cemetery.
on account of high winds II was
necessary yesterday TO temporarily
abandon attempts 10 float the scow
which is sunk a couple OF miles west
Of the canal.
Mrs stephen Langdon of Seattle Is
visiting at the home Of her brother w
4. Pelmear of West Houghton. This
is Mrs. Langdon's first visit TO Hough-
ton in seventeen years.
A. T. Croker OF Marquette. district
deputy of the Maccabees of the World
in upper Michigan, rs IN the copper
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
oNToNAeoN SUPERVISORS.

Several Improvements were authori-
zed at the regular monthly meeting
of the Ontonagon board of supervi-
sors this week along which was the
purchasing of two lots adjoining the
court house grounds, on which an old
barn and shed had been located. These
will be removed and graded, enchan-
cling the appearance of the county
building The board also appropriated
$500 10 be used i'm improving the road
between RiCkland and Mass. Judge
of Probate Walter G. Van Slyck.
Prosecuting Attorney John Jones and
County clerk John Garvin, were named
TO represent Ontonagon county at the
meeting of the state board of equal
2ation to be held in Lansing August
10th
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
BUILD RAIL WAY PLATFORM
AT Mining COLLEGE GROUNDS
PRES. FITCH OF SOUTH SHORE
HERE TO ARRANGE 1T.
Also Looks over Scene Of the Recent
Hancock Railway War.

President w W. Fitch. OF the South
shore railroad superintendent Lyle
and Master Mechanic Connolly of Mar
quette, came 10 Houghton yesterday
afternoon ON matters of business.
When seen by a News representative
last evening Mr.. Fitch stated that the
principal mission OF the officials was
IN relation To the mining college eel
obration. the railway company having
been requested 10 arrange TO build
waiting and landing platform al the
base of the slope of the mining school
The platform viii be used 10 land
guests attending the celebration fcs-
tiviues and big doings in connection
with the anniversary and the trains
bringing i'm eXCursiouists TO see and
hear TAFT ON August s, as well as 70
take i'm the other features, will be run
right to the school grounds, leaving
only a short climb up the steps that
will be built ON the hillside.
Il also looked over the new siding
that we have built on the Mineral
Range right Of way i'm Hancock said
Mr.. Fitch. 81 wanted To see If it had
been built according to my instruc-
tious and placed where / wanted it. /
sound that 10 has been, and that il
does not cross any of the city streets,
out is confined entirely to its own
right of way ! presume that there is
nothing wrong in our desiring to build
on our own right and the
city took rather extreme measures in
calling out its fire department 10 pre-
geut our men from doing SO. The COM
ny has applications FOR several
warehouses i'm that section Of the town
and we are constantly importuned to
make arrangements for -.ngs so that
they can be contracted We are max
ing use Of the siding recently built and
are hauling freight by teams from the
cars placed upon it,
Mr.. Fitch said that as matters stand
now the question rests unless the city
decides TO institute condemnation pro-
Ceediugs.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
OLD DEED RECORDED.
Document Executed in 1869 Is Filed
With Register Mackenzie.

An old deed, executed in 1869, was
received for record yesterday by Reg
lister OF Deeds clyde Mackenzie. II is
in a badly dilapidated and torn con-
dition. showing evidences OF much
handling during the time that IL has
been slowed away in some pigeon
hole. desk or strong box since the year
IL was made
The deed was made on December rs,
1869. between Frances T.. Hubert of
Portland, Middlesex county state OF
Connecticut, and Timothy O'Nein of
Red Jacket the party of the first part
for a consideration Of $3.50, transform
ing TO the party Of the second part a
lot In Red Jacket. section a. township
So Range S3 west in the county Of
Houghton. designated as lot rs. block
22 on plat of part of the said sec
ton based upon survey made by
Harry Beesley Of Houghton county
An mineral rights in the property are
reserved.
The deed is signed by Frances c..
Hubert, with Wmtred \. Nash as
witness and Edwin J. Hubert, attor-
ney of fact, and is sworn to before
Dexter Gilmore, justice of the peace
and commissioner for Michigan.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
MRS. ASA STANDARD DIES.

Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Stan
nard Of Rockland, were shocked this
week, to learn Of the death OF Mrs
Stannard at Beverly, California. where
she had been for the benefit of her
nard was with her at the time Of her
death. but as the telegram received
contained only the meager nows of
her death. the details are awaited
Mrs. Stannard was well known
throughout Ontonagon county and her
demise is generally regretted
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
TO PLAY IRON MOUNTAIN.
Golfers Will Come 10 Houghton to
Meet Portage Lakes.

NlttA Ae1o GefNos
A friendly golf match between the
Iron Mountain and the Portage Lake
Golf clubs will be played on the Port
age Lake links on July Sth. arrange
ments having just been concluded for
the match. This viii be the first visit
of the Iron Mountain golfers to the
copper country and little is known
of their playing ability; but as the
club has been in existence for some
years, II is believed a team of ex-
perts will be sent here. The lineup
OF the Portage Lake club has not been
determined so far, but is expected, IL
viii be necessary to send the strong
est players against the visitors.
The match promises 10 become some
what of social fete as the Portage
Lake club is anxious TO promote friend
~ matches between the clubs of the
upper peninsula and will endeavor to
show the visitors the best possible
time
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
EsKkoLA AGAIN ARRESTED.

Matt Eskola, proprietor Of the Hotel
Mccoy Of Houghton. who was tried
at the last term of Circuit court on a
charge of misconduct towards a
fourteenyear-o girl, Eva Mayotte,
and acquitted after the jury in the
first trial had disagreed, has again
been arrested, this time charged with
conducting a disorderly house. 1t is
likely that much of the same evidence
that was uncovered at the last trial
will be used against him on this
charge. He viii be given an examine
ton before Justice Little on July 18th.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
JURY DIsAGREEs.
Trial of Boyer VS.. loyal Results in An
other Disagreement.

The jury in the case of Boyer VS.
loyal in the circuit court resulted in
another disagreement the jury return
ing at o'clock last night with the an
nouncement that they could not agree
his celebrated case will be is not an
nounced. As it now stands it has had
three trials in circuit coudt with two
disagreements and one verdict I'm favor
of defendant. appealed TO the supreme
court the latter reversing the decision
Of the lower court
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
HoueHToN sREvITIEs.
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August Menge Of L'Anse is visiting
nm Houghton today
A daughter was born Wednesday to
County Treasurer and Mrs. Edgar
Rashleigh
The family of DR. +. +. Steinbach is
camping at the White City, whore they
viii spend the summer
The steamer Plowboy took a large
party of eNcursionists to the scene of
the Moreland wreck today
Mrs A. X Cox and son Theodore
left yesterday for a visit with rela-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
CROPS ARE THRIVING.

John Hswloy of Outonagon has
ten-acre field i'm which the rye mas
attained the height of six feet. The
heads are well filled. He feels GER
tain that he viii have fine crop. both
Of grain and straw Charles McCarry,
also Of Outouagon, has a fine field of
sweet corn. The corn was planted
unusually late, yet already the stalks
stand thirty inches high.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30

the Royal Arch Masons. and are the
guests of their sister Mrs. A. w Sen.
ter of College avenue.
The Pere Marquette No. s arrived NJ
Houghton yesterday afternoon ON her
first westbound trip of the season
The boat which last year was oper-
ated by the Chicago line, is this season
under charter To the Port Huron ana
Duluth line. taking the place of the
Portland.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
WEATHER OFFICES MOVED.
Local Bureau Now Occupies Quarters
in Masonic BuiIdina.

in Masonic Building.
The work of removing the local Of
fees Of the weather bureau from the
Sheldon building to new quarters on
the top floor of the Masonic temple
was completed today boy observer Cow
drlck. the paraphernaua and such Of
the furniture as will ne retained being
transferred by ". II. McGrath. the
Houghton drayman The new Offices
are attractively fitted up with new
rugs. and the old ones are TO be sold
by Observer Cowdrick 20 the highest
bidder. The new Offices are 6S3.51 feet
above sea level. according 10 the sur
vey made by Engineer Banks. which
is fifteen and a half feet higher than
the former offices. pole has been
placed on the roof for the display of
weather signals and the old tower is
10 be erected al the entry for the dis
play Of storm warnings.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30

solemnized Wednesday by Rev. Fr.
Linneman Mr.. and Mrs Welsh left
for Butte where they viii spend their
honeymoon and on their return. they
viii make their home at Rockland.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION.
Held Last Night for David Kendall
Council. r. g. S. M.

John I. Nichol Of Ionia, grand master
Of the grand council or the Royal and
Select Masous last evening conducted
q school of instruction for the mem
bers of David Kendall council Of
HouEhton. Mr. Mitchell was assisted
by John Nicholas Of Iouia NJ l., and
Arthur McCloul, or Detroit, 6. H. Of
Tho order.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
History.

What Ia history but registry OF
the successes and disappointments the
wees. the follies. the quarrels OF
those who engage in contention for
power?-Paley.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
To Do Great ThInns.

The power to do great things gen.
orally arises from the willingness 10
do small things.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30
WEDDING AT RocKLAND.

The wedding Of Miss Mary Cosgrove
and Thomas Welsh of Rockkland was
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-30

News want ads BRING results.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12

Yorktown, Va on October 10 with an inspiring
naval aud military display. The countrys
greatest statesmen will participate In the e1'
erciscs in which the lofty spirit of true patriot
ism will be tho predominating feature.
The pretty little city Of Yorktown is en-
shrincd with many memories of this countrys
desperate struggle for liberty and OF its final
triumph Buildings which figured prominently
in the negotiations between Washington and
CORVALLIS. which practically resulted In end
ing the war are still standing, preserved as
monuments to the patriots who erected on
this continent free and independent common
wealth
The downfall Of CORVALLIS which also
spelled the end Of British hopes for retaining
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12

Among the most singular archaeological re.
mains found in Great Britain are the ancient
dew ponus the construction OF which Is as
scribed 10 the neolithic age The purpose OF
these ponds was 10 furnish drinking water for
cattle An exposed position where springs were
absent was selected and n broad. followed sur
face was formed and covered over with straw
or some other non.conductng material. Above
was spread a thick layer OF clay strewn with
stones. During the night the cold surface OF
the clay caused an abundance of moisture to
condense from lower layers of the air. SQsnS
Of these anciet dew ponds are still working
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-12

tho colonies under the sway Of King Georges
.,yraurIc al mower. was brought about by the
magtcrly tactics of General Washington. The
American commander led his adversary to be-
lieve ne intended TO make an attack on New
York CORVALLIS. completely fooled by the
movements Of the revolutionary army was
caught in a trap. Hemmcd In on all sides, Sc
,curely bottled up in Yorktown with commune
cations and food supplies cut of, the British
commander was forced to surrender.
CORVALLIS invasion of Virginia followed
long and unsuccessful campaign IN North caro-
lima The British general made up his nina
that his exhaustlnG abors there would prove
,unprontabe until Virginia was subjugated, On
Apri Is, 1881 he started northward from
Wilmington, n. {. He reached PETERSBURG va,
May 20, and during the next two weeks at
tempted to capture Lafayette, who was In com
mand of the small American forces for the de-
tense OF Virginia Lafayette successfully evad'
cd the British and June 10, was reinforced by
General Anthony Wayne with 1000 infantry
and SIX guns. The British commander so lar
foiled in his objects had to march back TO
Richmond and thence to Williamsburg, near
the coast thus practically abandoning control
over any part of Virginia except where naval
forces gave possession Lafayette effected
junction with Baron Steuhen on June Is, and
thus increased his force TO about 1000 men
The Americans had now become the pursuers
instead Of the pursued. and followed the Brit
fish harassing their rear and tanks.
Soon aftorward the British army concen'
.trated at Portsmouth and preparations were
under way to transport considerable portion
OF Il TO New York, when CORVALLIS received
orders from General Clinton, the British com
uander.in.chcf to forify Old Point Comfort
pt the present Fortress Monroe, and II advisa'
bic, Yorktown Obeying these Instructions
CORVALLIS ordered a survey of Old Point Com
fort, but on the advice OF his engineers was
Obliged 20 represent TO Clinton that It was
wholly unfit and inadequate for naval sta
tion. Then. following what he believed to be
the spirit OF his orders. CORVALLIS, before
hearing from Clinton. moved up TO yorktown
and began to fortify It in connection with
gloucester, on the opposite shore
Meanwhile Washington and Rochambeau,
with the allied French and American forces
were at Dohbs Ferry, ~ Y. menacing New
York city and awaiting the arrival OF the prom
iscd French fleet under Admiral de Grasse.
That officer wrote that ne expected to sail for
Chesapeake Bay on August IS. but that he
would remain In American waters only short
time.
washington, who had heretofore resisted en-
treaties to remove the army from New YORK
for onerations In the SOUTH determined TO CO.
.operate with Admiral dc Grasse In an attack
upon CORVALLIS. With about 1000 French
and 1000 continentals he started across New
Jersey August 10, and by September 2s had
:oiped Lafayette and additional Virginia militia