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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18

tically undeveloped. and thought them
of sufficient value and Importance to
warrant the construction of a railroad
from Houghton to Watersmeet in
Gogcbic county. In 1889 he invited a
number of Houghton county business
men to a conference at his office, which
resulted i'm the organization of the
Northern Michigan Railway company.
a survey for the proposed road was
completed in 1890 and Mr.. Wright was
made president of the company. The
preliminaries of construction were not
all completed until 1898, when the Cop
per Range company was organized.
taking over the previous company to-
gether with its lands and other proper
ty. William a. Payne, of Boston, the
present president of the company, be-
came interested and the Copper Range
railroad was constructed, with Mr..
Wright as general manager during the
period of construction.
Building keweenaw Central.
Mr. Wright's latest big undertaking
was the building of the Keweenaw
Central railroad and the organizing of
the Keweenaw Copper company. The
Keweenaw Copper company was one
of the first mining companies TO in
corporate under the laws of Michigan,
and was capitalized at S100OOOO0 As
a subsidiary to the mining company
Mr.. Wright built the Kewcenaw Cen
trail railroad, fifty miles i'm length, from
Calumet to Lac La Belle. and tapping
a territory rich in mineral and lum-
Der. In the Kewecnaw project, as i'm
the Copper Range undertaking, the de-
vclopment Of a railway to open up the
country was his first thought. and the
road was built without one cent of
bonded Indebtedness.
Funeral Services Sunday.
The funeral services will be held at
$3.50 o'clock Sunday afternoon, under
the auspices of the Hancock Lodge OF
Elks. Rev. James Pascoe will otliciate
and interment will be at the Forest
Hill cemetery Of Houghton.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18
FreCkIes Gone
"Simpe Remedy From Eagle Drug
Store Removed Them" Says
Society Lady.

"The best skin specialists told me
that nothing would remove my freck-
les and that 1 would carry them to my
grave" said a well known society wo-
man, but / fooled them all with a
new drug. othine-double strength,
that l bought at Eagle Drug store
which cleared my skin and gave me a
fine complexion"
The action of otlline is really re-
markable for when applied at night,
many of the frecklos disappear entire
~ by morning. and the rest have be-
gun to fade. An ounce is usually all
that is needed, even for the worst
cases.
BE sure TO ask the Eagle Drug store
for the double strength othine, as this
is sold under a guarantee of money
back If IL fails to remove the frockles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18

didate for the congressional nominal
ton for the twelfth district i'm that
year, and was prominently mentioned
for other important offices. He served
as a member of the village council in
1902 and at the time of his death was
a member of the Hancock board Of
education. on which he had served
for the past six years
Newspaper Publisher.
Mr.. Wright was the founder of the
formed i'm 1902 by consolidating the
Progress and the Copper Journal,
both of which he had purchased, ana
he was president and principal owner
Of the paper up to the time of its
sale a couple Of years ago.
MIR. Wright was a member of the
Hancock lodge of Elks, the flag of
which Is displayed at half staff today
i'm his memory. He was also a mem
her of the knights of Pythias. and of
the New York society, Sons of the
American Revolution.
Mr. Wright is survived by his wife,
q daughter, Mrs. Paul ID. Swift, and
three sons, Charles a.. Jr., local man
ager for Gay & Sturgis, Rowland, a
student at Harvard, and Gerald. who
company at Milwaukee as an cleo
trical engineer His mother and
sister. residing in New York city, also
survive him.
Mr.. Wright's Career
C. A. Wright was born i'm Hartford.
Connecticut. December 4, 1854, and
came to Hancock about thirty years
ago, accepting position first in a
store and later entering the First Ma
tional Bank as clerk. He remained
with the latter institution until 1890,
when he organized the Superior bank,
and two years later established the
Superior Trust company, with Offices
i'm the handsome sandstone building at
the corner of Reservation and Quincy
street, one of the finest business struc-
the State Savings bank at Iaurum,
and among his other enterprises was
the former company known as
the Fuel and Supply company. deal
ing in coal, wood. cement. etc, which
was discontinued about six years ago.
Previously he had been general mama
ger of the Mineral Range railroad and
the Hancock and Calumet railroad.
During his term as manager of these
companies he was largely Instrumental
in securing the building of the railroad
bridge.
AS a Railroad Builder.
Mr.. Wright several years ago became
impressed with the great mineral re-
sources of the South Range, then prac-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18

ers. When he had been skating for
about twenty-five minutes he was
seen to bend over. He was observed
by but one person, Mrs. Barth of
Hancock, who thought Mr. Wright
was adjusting his skates. Noticing
that he showed no signs of motion,
Mrs. Barth notified Manager Mona
mara who Immediately had the striclS-
en- man carried into the Amphidromc
Office. Mr.. McNama[a summoned Dr.
II. Il. Hardness, who worked over the
PROSTATE man for half an hour, and
then announced Mr.. Wright had
doubtless been dead from the moment
he sank to the floor. c. A. Wright,
Jr., eldest son of the deceased, Fred
w. Taylor, a nephew, and John JEFF
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18
SUDDEN DEATH OF
c. A. WRIGHT, SR.
HANcocks MOST PROMINENT
CITIZEN STRICKEN WITH APP
oPLExY WHILE SKATING
LAST NIGHT.

Charles a. Wright. ST.. Hancoct's
most prominent and best known citi-
zen, was suddenly stricken with APP
oplcNy while roller skating at the AM
phidrome i'm Houghton last evening,
death being instantaneous and TAX
ing place at about half past o'clock.
After attending meeting of the COM
mon council in Hancock early in the
evening Mr.. Wright went to Hough-
ton to enjoy an hour or so of his
favorite pastime, he being especially
fond of skating, both on Ice and roll
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18

culture here that he contemplates TAX
ing up a farm and coming here with
his family which includes "A number of
sturdy sons.
Mr.. Saarinen says that farming can
be made more profitable in Houghton
conducted, which he says is not done
by a large number of farmers i'm this
vicinity. Many of them, he claims,
ruin their land by working it to death
and pursuing wastcful and unscientific
methods. He thinks Houghton county
very well adapted TO vegetable and cat
tie growing and TO general agriculture.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18

not given away and an injunction
might be issued to restrain the city
from SO doing. Nothing was done in
the matter, which will come up again
later.
Alderman Bran asked that steps be
taken to furnish residents of An
thongs third addition with water. Re
fcrred to water committee.
Tho mayor and clerks were en-
powered to make all necessary con-
tracts with the firms doing the work
of Improvement on quincy street.
Shortly before adjournment Mayor
Dodge was called away ana DR.. Gallen
took the chair in his capacity of may
or pro TEN.
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Thomas Ingram and DIR. Il. r. Abrams
There will also be lunch served dur
ing the evening. The first days pro-
gram will take place on the evening Of
June 6, and will be confined exclusively
TO members of quincy lodge. the fea-
ture being the comforting OF degree
work. with all the surviving past mas
ters Of the lodge participating.
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CONCRETE WORK BEGINS.
Contractor Anderson Expects to Fin
;sh PAVING by June 10.

A. W. Anderson & Sons. the con-
tractors who will do the concrete work
on the new Quincy street paving, have
begun active preparations for begin
ming their portion of the work, and
expect to have 1t completed by June
10, barring unexpected delays or set
backs. A large steam concrete mixing
machine was hauled to the scene OF
operations i'm the block between Mes
nard and Montozuma streets yester-
day, and set up, and n force of about
twenty five men will be engaged on
the job as soon as the supplies Of &C.
ment arc received.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18
PROGRAM FOR ANNIVERSARY.
Quincy Lodge F. g. A. M. Outlines De-
tails of Semi Centennial.


At a postponed meeting Of the Quin-
cy lodge i. q A. NJ. semi-centennial
committee held last night the program
for the entertainment to be given in
connection with the fftieth anniver-
sary observance of Quincy lodge was
outlined.
The program committee of which
William IL. Rowe is chairman, has an
nounced the Following numbers for the
concert to be held on June Z, the Sec
end day of the celebration, which will
be open to members of the Masonic
fraternity and their families: Selection
by Calumet quartette composed of
Misses Romsdahl and Wright and
Messrs King and Bennett; music by
the Quincy orchestra, and addresses by
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18
AS a Railroad Builder.

Mr.. Wright several years ago became
impressed with the great mineral re-
sources of the South Range. then prac-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18
MAY BUY FARM HERE.

Prominent finnish farmer Leaves for
Home After Visit.
John Saarinen, of Helnola, Finland,
left yesterday afternoon to return TO
his home in Finland, after an extended
visit here for the purpose of studying
agricultural conditions in the Michi-
gan copper country Mr.. Saarinen is
a large landholder and farmer in his
native land, but is SO favorably i'm
pressed with the possibilities of agri-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-18

Marriage licenses were issued today
by County CLERK Kaiser TO Ivan An
drebiv and Marigo Zupancic OF Calu-
met.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mrs Aleta Myers and family de.
parted Tuesday evening for Des
Moines, Iowa, where they will make
their home for the future.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Bandmaster Otto Fitzgerald Is re-
organizing a band for the summer.
Their first appearance will be at
the races next week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

To Exchanged good Rambler
Touring automobile for lighter car.
Call or write G.. j. Thieman Yves
Sington, S. ID.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Andrews, of
Meridian, Iowa, are visiting at the
home of their son, Ralph, East
Third st.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mrs. Titus Price. of Yankton. is
visiting at the home of her parents.
Judge and Mrs. Anderson, west
Fifth st.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mrs Harry Fross and two children
arrived from Washington the first
of the week for a visit with friends
and relatives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Charlie and Stella Morrow were
up from Miller Sunday afternoon,
visiting their cousin, Virgil Gardi-
Free Heights Review.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mrs. Gleason. of Wisconsin, is
visiting at the home of Charles
Thomson and family, Third and
Claiming SITS.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Clare Willett. of Illinois, Is visit
ing relatives in the city and settling
up the estate of his father, the late
X. S. Willett.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
Surrey and Buggy for Sale

| have a surrey and a single buggy
for sale cheap. Come early. J. T.
McCullen. st
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Miss Margaret Duthie visited rel
atives in Miller over Sunday. She
is now deputy superintendent Of
Stanley county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mrs Roberts arrived this week
from Oklahoma for a visit at the
home of her son. p. H. Coquillette.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Ed Miller has been on the sick list
for the last week or so. but is said
to be on the way to recovery now.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
For Sale

Auto, Overland auto for sale cheap
for cash. Inquire of II. ID. Barnes .
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Frank Matter, of Spring twp, was
transacting business and visiting
friends in Miller Tuesday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Eastern Star ladies gave an in
formal banquet to members at their
regular meeting Tuesday night.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

VIM. Saltmarsh returned Ss.tur-
day from college at Vermillion, and
Benjamin Carroll from Minneapolis.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

The Lewis-Schweder Shows bigger
and better than ever, Miller June
1910.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

E. Sivertson and wife of south
west Hand was in town on business
last week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Earnest Jewett returned Monday
from Rapid City, where he has been
working.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Postmaster Saltmarsh went to
North Dakota this week, on a bust
ness trip.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

B. f. Ives, of Huron. Sundayed at
the home of his daughter, Mrs G..
M. Dryer, Third and Cass SITS.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Tonight, the best show of the
season, the SCHNEIDER Shows, under
canvas.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Atty. E. E. Pierson attended to
legal business at Sioux Falls this
week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Frank Hening, of Huron, autoed
to Miller last Friday, returning the
same evening.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
Corn Belt Race Meet
Miller, S. Oak.
JUNE 13-14-15
TUESDAY. JUNE 10
TUESDAY,. JUNE 13

Charming Prince, So, Garnet Wiks, Letcher, S. d, Ed Mernaugh.
swanee, bm, swannick, Miller, s, D. G. +; Erehsen.
S SsFs'' Rex ss, s "#; H 1d's hs H'i HsHssd, SIS :; s. 'f Hugh sS s%i's:
5 BapP Pstps, Ses' G 1@rsFd R SassT b5 Mdlsr n Si b. Geo @ Il Io c :
H Ho5s, The The Fa3p : sion. W Sfss Motor sEss7 P 2as, vssssy.
Myrle Q 6m, Warren o Sheldon, a. a. 9 i Runger.
fisif Rocket ssi Fof f, Collins Ms E eae. g 5: Y " w y; Mgr"y.
Johnnie Murphy, Grand Island, Nebr, j. w Murphy.
f fa4Is gss ,1 ss r ssn n Tsksmsb, N SsSr. Harry + g, y wlioa.
E Eaqt i; s; m F" Servd 1hf Hbu Ms 1. Herman b, ca r 'f Hsisbsen.
AIs wins; b%, Montana Wink; Niles city, Montanayc. H. Loud.
DS!'i #, S sis ks sPiHils Di Sas a' aEy, Mont Mont, , Mrs IS S SsiSt D,iss
LADY Lady spf r 8 a, brm' S silver n sRp'ague, Apena, $. D, P E. Bunes.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE4
800 Trot~ Purse 100000
PcE DloR. Great Espctatop, Hnson; S p ) ? 5md.
F Ben Ts, P S%, o 9si d@oss,i ia n' NJ f H DAVIDSON %Gsa :. a "S'
$ $s%5s.s s% ki 1%@ shs ss Ths King n.y. e aSsi paaaa, Mont Mont, = j T Ed S9aSS'',
Billy Tsmptssr, b, WINDOW MINI N. B5ueEson
S i% :,sT r.. S% + TIA Es s; EN-, ,$$ $3, y { S { s p T q n "a, s,,s.
22o Pace, Commercial Club 100000
ENTRIES
E Episf%s. .s s. AJ nsg%s2di Ra aerq Vsi !; d IA, n Z. y Mary Gyo st"''H.
G Ga;a b %a,,i br n Ga% w Teks anaal NeHr Harry y ! Wilson wilson.
E !Sas;S s. / Ii? {; @ y: 81 $' i5 !. 3 J ! / ?' H:;;.5. : :. ''"'.
Sisy R Eagls, By ,E Elma r1 Iowa ,n w J N Murray T yn,,,v
Lazy, brg, Ksgglemont. Huron, $. d. Geo. " Wright.
Adran r, By, Rockwell Jr, Sheldon, Ia, G. II. Runger.
Capt. Perry, brs, Medhurst, Miles City. Mont, ID. II. Cole.
John Gund, sg Advance, Huron, S. d., }. w. Cooper.
Peggys Pepper, bg, Col. Pepper, Mps. MINI, VIM II. Taylor.
ldeha G, bm, Fargo, n. D., w. r.. Smith.
Walter Mix, brs, Robert Mix, Huron, S. d., Mrs Mary Kimbal.
THURSDAY, JUNE15
ENTRIES e.
DR.. Red, brig, Bozeman, Billings, Mont, Watkins and Clark. 20
Moak G, bg, King Moak, Miller, S. d., c, +. Erickson, 80
Wltomont, bS, Wilton, Miles City, Mont, ID. A. Cole. "a
Bobbys Brother, Forsyth, Mont, Mart Thornton. SS"@
}Im~is $ w1 bs sass e. onfns so MeTo9 g. s 5 D. v John % pa DGian. SSNssSs'
CONN da%aG Gand Is s. i 55.' Rss,d Heya S s s r. r, s smsh 49,
Red cozeom6, bs, coawans, Miller; !. 3 n. Farmer. NM :
Hal Collins, Due Hal Fl Collins, Colo S. f. webster. 3 q
Gray Eagle, Elna, Iowa, w. j. Murray. ~ ~ e
Margarine, Marcas Bozzors, EIma, Ia, WI. Murray. 49, q q
ExfACE>
Special for non money winers. Running races I$s0%ES%g ~
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mrs L. w. Kenyon accompanied
her sister-in-law to Nebraska for a
short visit.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Dean Campbell and wife are the
happy parents of an eight pound
boy, born last Monday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mrs. l.. N. Cass and baby are
visiting her parents at Scotland, S.
-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

The Lewis-Schweder Show is com,
posed of 80 people this year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Tonight the famous Lewis-Sch-
weder Shows, under canvas.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Pauly made a
trip to Pierre this week by auto.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Miss Mamie De LANCE succeeds
her sister, Miss Pauline, as Deputy
! County Auditor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Band Concert both noon and even
ing June 8 $40.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Mead Beason has been appointed
deputy county treasurer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

p. J. Dunn made a business trip
to Watertown last Saturday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

+. w. Carr is laid up from the
kick of a horse on his knee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Il. W. Barnes made a business
trip to Harold last week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08
THE MILLER PRESS
THURSDAY, JUNE s. 1911.
AND
LOCAL BRIEFS

Coming, Lewis-Schweder Shows.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Ill VAlLLIN L NLoO
THURSDAY, JUNE s. 1911.
5 AND }
5 LOCAL BRIEFS
Coming, Lewis-Schweder Shows.
p. ]. Dunn made a business trip
to Watertown last Saturday.
The Lewis-Schweder Show is com
posed of 80 people this year.
+. w. Carr is laid up from the
kick of u horse on his knee.
Band Concert both noon and even
ing June 8 9-10.
Mead Beason has been appointed
deputy county treasurer.
r. W. Barnes made a business
trip to Harold last week.
Tonight the famous Lewis-Sch-
weder Shows, under canvas.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Pauly made a
trip to Pierre this week by auto.
Mrs. l.. N. Cass and baby are
visiting her parents at Scotland, S.
d.
Tonight, the best show of the
season, the Schweder Shows, under
canvas.
E. Sivertson and wife Of south
west Hand was in town on business
last week.
The Lewis-Schweder Shows bigger
and better than ever. Miller June
1910.
Atty. E. E. Pierson attended to
legal business at Sioux Falls this
week.
Postmaster Saltmarsh went to
North Dakota this week, on a bust
ness trip.
Earnest Jewett returned Monday
from Rapid City, where he has been
working.
Frank Hening, Of Huron, autoed
to Miller last Friday, returning the
same evening.
Mrs L. w. Kenyon accompanied
her sister-in-law to Nebraska for a
short visit.
Miss Mamie De LANCE succeeds
her sister, Miss Pauline, as Deputy
County Auditor.
G. f. Helsinger, of Sabula. Iowa,
is in the city this week looking after
his land interests
DR.. T.. II. Wilson went to Aber-
deem yesterday to attend a state
gathering of Elks.
Lucius Everhard, of Chicago,
visited at the F. d. Greene home the
first Of the week.
WANTED-Fancy ironing and
family washings, 2 doors south of
Catholic church.
Fra Diavolo" was we'll present
ed at the Opera house last night to
a small audience.
Miss Marguerite Krier, Of Gala
donia, Mimi, is visiting at the home
of Mrs Lud Dlouhy.
Call on G.. E. Richardson and get
a good hail insurance policy before
the hail storm comes.
t. II. bICCllc dhu JULIUS bNCi-
hard went to Highmore last Tues
day for a short visit.
Dean Campbell and wife are the
happy parents Of an eight pound
boy, born last Monday.
B. f. Ives, of Huron, Sundayed at
the home of his daughter, Mrs c..
M. Dryer, Third and Cass SITS.
Eastern Star ladies gave an in
formal banquet to members at their
regular meeting Tuesday night.
Ed Miller has been on the sick list
for the last week or so. but is said
to be on the way to recovery now.
Mrs Roberts arrived this week
from Oklahoma for a visit at the
home of her son. p. H. Coquillette.
VIM. Saltmarsh returned Ss.tur-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

f. ID. Greene and Lucius Ever
hard went to Highmore last Tues
day for a short visit.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

G. f. Helsinger, of Sabula, Iowa,
is in the city this week looking after
his land interests
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

DR.. T.. II. Wilson went to Aber-
deem yesterday to attend a state
gathering of Elks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Lucius Everhard, of Chicago,
visited at the F. d. Greene home the
first Of the week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-06-08

Call on G.. E. Richardson and get
a good hail insurance policy before
the hail storm comes.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-05-29

Australia Is % times as large as the
United Kingdom.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-05-29
muRled phantom drums; for the

mufled phantom drums; for the
psectacle Of a great nation stop
ing to.strew flower upon the graves
of their heroic dead is splendid
enough to arrest the attention Of
the universe.
Our nation was but second
class nation until those men went
out and died. They hallowed its
soil. Their acts were a witness to
the world of what they could do
when divided, the world contem-
plating the spectacle said: "What
would they do united, should the
call conner And since then there
has halo gathered over the Stars
on the old flag.
Since then the two thousand
miles of wilderness that divided
the east Of our country from the
west, has vanished away, great
many new states have rounded INTO
form; the work performed ha,
been Titanic, but every one of
those new states has been made
sacred by graves of those veterans,
and on Tuesday next they all will
be wreathed in flowers.
The desert. touched by the tears
of devotion to them has awakened
to life the seeds planted under her
robe of serge and W hich have lain
dormant since the dawn of crea-
ton, and she brings forth the
flowers for decoration. The
elements are all in harmony. So
should be the he arts Of men on
Decoration day: We are not
enemies, but friends" And 1.-THE
mystic chords of memory, sire tched
from every battle field and patriot
grave to every living heart and
heartstone, should today be
toached by the better angels of
our nature" and only loving fare
wells be give our dead and only
prayers to preserve us a free and
brave nation should be spoken
Goodwin Weekly.