The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1911-05-13

Also sustained a compound fracture of
the right leg just above the ankle. He
was brought to Mercy hospital by spe-
cial train and the left foot amputated
above the ankle. He is in a serious
condition and may not survive the or
deal.
John Is. Weimer, II OF the very
earliest settlers in this section, arrived
here last Sunday and was warmly
greeted 10y many old time a%cquaintan-
ces. Mr.. Wiener since leaving here
nearly a quarter OF a century ago, has
been in nearly every state in the wes-
tern country. He is recognized as a
shrewd promoter and haa made several
good sized fortunes. After looking this
district over he has become enthusiast.
tic over it's future, and has already So
cured options on several valuable pieces
of property, which he will at nee put
on the market. He will be assisted by
attorney r. l., Hammond from Iron
Mountain. They expect to go to Chi
cago either tonight or tomorrow and
endeavor TO induce capital TO come in
aud develop the properties. With the
splentid showing that Ia already being
made by the Ia or 10 companies already
here this should not be a difficult pro-
position. This district is OF the most
active in the Lake Superior country
and there should be no trouble for such
men as Messrs. Weimor and Hammond
TO induce capital to invest here.
John Conibear has decided to become
one OF the leading argiculturalists of
Bates, he has leased the Gronlund
tarm and will take possession in a week
or ten days. he is having the house
remodeled and repaired. He is already
getting In some OF his crops and at the
next county fair will occupy a promin-
ent space with his numerous exhibits.
Tom Inkof, who is employed at the
Caspian mine, came into the club house
shortly after dinner and accosting the
janitor of the building, John Curnow,
said be was not feeling well ~and-desir.
ed TO take a bath. As il was ladies
day Mr.. Curnow objected, but Inkof
pleaded SO earnestly to be allowed to
take the bath that Mr.. Curnuw finally
consented TO his using the bath A
short time afterwards the mar was
found on tho floor OF the bath room.
partly dressed and apparently in a dy-
ing condition. The ambulance was
called for and was soon on its way to
the S%tambaugh hospital, where he
was left. This forenoon 70 was report.
ed that he vas gettindg along nicely
and would be discharged after a brief
rest.
The sentiment of the board Of super
visors, at its meeting last Saturday.
was unanimously in favor Of complet-
ing the county road between Iron Riv.
or and Crystal Falls and Crystal Falls
and Mansfield this year, and the awar-
ding Of as many contracts as 10 was
possible IN order 10 do so. The road
20 Mansfield was selected. because there
is "A large number OF people along the
road az well AS in Mansfield VINO would
be benefited. There is also a large
volume Of business going over tie road
each day. There was nothing IN the
deliberations OF the supervisors or the
road commissioners that would lead
one TO believe that the sutire fi5O. 600
recently voted by the people wss to be
spent on the streets Of Crystal Falls.
The west aide OF the county may be
foolish enough 90 vote against the pro.
position, but the east side is certainly
not going 10 get into the same class
the BOYS over there have been too long
in the game 10 think Of anything like
that. The entire county IL going to be
benefited and that's what we want.
our advice to the sta~ndpatters Of the
west side OF the county would ne TO
get into the wagon OF progress and help
push il along. as il - a mighty good
thing.
The Youngs Mining Co. not desiring
10 be- behind any of it, neighbours. has
begun the work OF cleaning mp the lots
OF the Youngs addition. The lots are
also being fenced in thereby greatly
improving the appearance Of the Io,a-
tion. This Is a worthy work and
should be duly appreciated 10y the oc.
cupants Of the different homes.