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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-12-09
Ends Winters Troubles

TO many, winter is a season of trouble.
The frost bitten toes and fingers, chap
ped hands and lips, chilblains, cold
sores, red and rough skins, prove this
But such troubles fly before Bucklen s
Arnica Salve. A trial convinces Greatest
healer of burns, boils, piles, cuts, sores,
bruises, eczema and sprains. Only 25c
at all druggists
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-12-09
Estray Notice

There came to the Knemeyer ranch a
black mare; three white feet, star in
forehead; no brand; weight, rs pounds.
owner can reclaim same by paying keep
and for this notice. Inquire at
the knemeyer ranch.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-12-09
Methodist Church Services

There will be Sunday School at the
Methodist church tomorrow morning 1t
10 O'Clock. Morning service will be
held at / a. m, the subject being "The
Larger Life Evening service will be
held at $50 p. m, the subject being
The Bible; What 1t is and How to Use
It.. All are invited.
Robert l.. Waggoner, Pastor.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-12-09
a Terrible Blunder

TO NEGLECT liver trouble. Never do II,
Take Dr. Kings New Life Pills on the
first sign of constipation, blliousness OF
inactive bowels and prevent virulent IN
digestion, ianndice or gall stones, lheg g
regulate liver, stomach and bowels ani i
build up your health. Only 2'e al all
druggists.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1911-12-09

Beginning October g, the NerihS'on
Supply Co., will carry "a fun s'oeS o'
fresh fish.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
NEWS OF ERATERNAL
~ the IL SOCIETIES


Preparations are being made by the
members OF the Calumet lodge of Elks
for the resumption of fall activities on
the first wednesday of October. 1t
IL proposed 20 make the initial fall
meeting one of the largest that has
ever been held and an informal pro-
gram probably viii be arranged for
this occasion. Throughout the fall and
winter months, the usual series Of
special social gatherings viii be ar
ranged for frequent intervals
Work will be commesced today or
tomorrow on the bowling alleys at the
Eik's temple. a partition will be re-
moved and seats arranged for specta-
tors. Several times last season the
number of spectators taxed the capa-
city of the seats adjoining the alleys
and interfered with the Work of the
bowlers. This will not be the case
this season, however. as there viii be
sufficient room for all who care tC
witness the matches. The alleys are
i'm good condition, and it is expected
league will be organized along lines
similar to the league last season.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

tho national division of the Sons OF
Tenn erance, was talking at "A picnic
in Bridgeport about temperance
badges.
mo man." Mr.. Marvin said.
should be ashamed of his temperance
views. No man should be ashamed to
wear badge as evidence of those
views. ] must say, however, that OF
late some of our temperance badges
have become unduly large and snowy.
"Whcn / think OF the new fashions
I'm temperance badges l am reminded
of an eastern potentate who visited
our shores last year. AS the poten-
tate motored enc day down the prin-
cipal streets OF one of our large cities
ne saw a multitude of men and WON
on, adorned with the large and SNOWY
badges of the new school, streaming
forth from a hall.
Dear me- said the potentate
who are those people, and what is
the meaning of their enormous
hadges?"
"'Prince, was the reply, they are
members of temperance society
and their badges signify that theS
never get drunk
"The prince frowned.
at l wore a big badge he said
"for every wrong thing that dom
do, you wouldn't see my clothes a
ALL "-Washington Post.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
J. J. HILL A STRANGER.

Tip was walking through the Penn
sylvania railroad station in Jersey city
early one morning not hong ago and
his eye was irresistibly attracted by a
patriarchial scene. Al the head OF a
veritable cavalcade Of family connec-
tons and servants marched James j.
Hill, with his peculiar, square-cut
derby hat, which he wears on a few
state occasions when the black slouch
hat is discarded, and with an air which
would have dignihed any prophet OF
the old Testament. Hill is not tall,
but he has a rugged. shaggy massive
appearance, like an old don which
makes him the most notable figure in
any gathering And yet such is fame
that not one Of the thousands Of tray
elers who were hurrying or lettering
through the station that corning APP
peared TO look at Hill, except Tip
New York Press
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
Fair Warninq.

The alarm clock went off with n
ring. Curly woke up Win a start and
sprang out of bed with a bound.
MY, it's a foggy morning" he eX-
claimed. But he discovered to his de-
light that he had set his clock wrong,
and still had two hours of blessed
sleep.
He did not return to bed at once. He
slipped on his shoes and dressing jack
ct, crept out of his room, and tiptoed
along the passage. Then he stopped
before a door and banged it Justify
with his knuckes.
"Confound it," groaned a voice
smothered in sheets. thine to get
up?"
mo. you've got two hours yet" re-
piled Curly.
1.-TWO hours!" exclaimed the smoth-
cred voice, angrily. Then why or
earth have you wakened me?"
"Why to warn you" observed Curl!
as he retreated; "for I made the same
mistake myself.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
Odd Fellow Activities.

Work in the initiatory degree will
be conducted at the regular meeting
of Hecla Lodge. No. 80, l. o. O. t..
this evening and there are several APP
plications for membership to be ball
loted on. The Hecla lodge has received
an invitation TO attend aabig meeting
Of Keweenaw lodge one week from to-
morrow evening. Sept. IA, to confer
the second degree. This will be acted
upon tonight. q iN"
Plans for an entertainpent to be
given by Miss Agnes Mitchell the well
known elocutionist. under the auspices
of Calumet lodge, No. 1871 l. O. O. r.
were made at the regular meeting last
evening. Miss Mitchell will give her
reading. "The Lion and the Mouse in
which she impersonates all of the
principal characters of the play by thai
name. on Sept, 20. at the Calumet
lodge hall. The meeting will be open
to the public
At the regular meeting on Friday
evening, the members of Calumet En-
campment. No III. viii resume their
fall and winter activities. The Patri-
archial degree will be conferred. CAL
umet Encampment has been inactive
throughout most of the summer. but
it is proposed to resume work in ernest
now and a busy season is expected.
Calumet Commentary x. G. {.
Five candidates will be initiated n
the regular meeting of Calumet Com
mandary, Knights of the Golden Ea'
gle. TO be held ON Friday evening I
is expected the session will be very
interesting one.
Palmer Approves Plan.
knights of the Modern Maccabees II
the upper peninsula are showing mucl
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
Hammock Was 100 Small

Two Irishmen had just arrived from
the old country and were riding for
the first time i'm a Pullman car When
and both retired, Mike in the lower
and Pat in the upper berth Soon
Mike heard the biggest kind of n
humping and pounding i'm the berth
above.
SAY, Pat, and whot moight be all
the trouble up there?" yelled Mike.
Sure. and I'm after trying to climb
into the hammock. but the dom thing
is too small."-Cincinnat Times Star
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
Stern Advice.

William Dean Howells at one Of the
"immortals" recent receptions I'm New
York, told n good story about a crit
ic.
ITO this critic" he said, "a popular
novelist brought his first novel in man
uscript-a manuscript of about 100000
words. The critic duly read it, then
he gave the actor this advice:
"'Cut out half
"The young man accepted the advice
lie cut out all the weak and dull por-
tons and, il seemed to him, the story
was improved wonderfully thereby. IL,
sent it i'm it's new form to the critic
who then gave him the second piece
Of advice:
"'Cut out the other half "-Cincin.
natl Enquirer.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
Brain Fag.

He belonged to n class Of worlImen
known as "unslliled-very," and he had
not tasted food for twenty-four hours
or so, he told the benevolent gentle
men who answered his knock.
Twenty -four hours! Bless my
soul" exclaimed the benevolent gent.
Jobs are scarce now, but | have n
barrel OF potatoes, some of which |
fancy are q little decayed. and If you'll
come in and sort them out I'll give you
a meal"
The applicant accepted eagerly and
started upon his work. But when his
genial bencfactor popped i'm half an
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
JUST GOING.

A Louisville barrister escorted his
wife and daughter 10 q lecture. and
then, to his wife's annoyance, disap-
peared. lie was on hand, however
when the meeting was over
Hello. there, Theodore" said a
friend, meeting the barrister and his
family i'm street car, been TO the
lecturer"
The lawyer stole a look at his wife's
face.
NO" he answered, Just going. -
Success Magazine.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
A SMILE OR TWO
PERHAPS A LAUGH

hour or so later to see how things were
progressing ne found him resting dis
consolately with his head between his
hands.
What's the matter?" he asked. rs
the work too hard for you?"
mo, the works easy enough" replied
the man, with a perpleXed look at the
half sorted vegetables, 'but. be gosh
it's an awful strain on the Judgment"
-Pittsburg Gazette Times.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
A Unanimous Choice.

During a local election in Il German
town only one man appeared at the
nomination desk.
Whom do you nominate?" inquired
the official.
Myself" was the answer.
do you accept the nomination."
"Well. no."
"Then we must try again. Whom do
you nominate
Myself"
You accept the nomination."
mo"
A subdued 'Donnerwetter! escaped
the Inns Of the perplexed official but he
went on: .
For the third time, whom do you
nominate?"
Myself" came the lnvariable reply.
do you accept the nomination."
The man rose up with smile of sat-
isfaction spreading over his face as he
answered proudly
Having been three times solicited
by my fellow citizens to accept the
nomination, can no longer decline To
accedc to their wishes. "-Cinci
Commercial Tribune.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

interest i'm the convention, 10 be held
next week at Port Huron, for the pur-
pose of readjusting the insurance
rates.
1t was understood when the conven-
ton adjourned in June to meet in Sep
TENDER, to consider rate matters, that
the same delegates would represent
their districts at the adjourned ses-
sion.
It is said that the officers Of the
state organization favor a readjust-
ment Of the rates and it is anticipated
that the schedule that will be pre-
scented for the consideration of the
delegates will be adopted. George $.
Lovelace, great commander OF the So
ciety is convinced that the rates must
be readjusted on a more adequate bas-
is than is the present schedule, i'm or
der that the continued life of the So
ciety may be assured.
G. A. Palmer, state commissioner of
insurance, has also endorced the read
justment proposition. and he contends
that all orders of a smaller kind,
whose rates are lower than those now
charged by the Maccabees. will in
time have TO raise them.
c. o. F. TO Hold Smoker.
St. Anthony's Court, No. 700, Cath
Ollie order of Foresters. met last
might and made arrangements to hold
II smoker" and social session Sep
TENDER II, in the First National bank
han, Laurium.
| Dan Holland of Hancock. who rep
resented the copper country as del
egate to the national convention of
the order held recently at Cleveland
o.. has been extended an invitation
to attend and address the members.
The local court also decided TO give
a card party and dance i'm the First
National bank hall october 3. A
| sauerlsraut lunch will be one of the
features.
X. Of p. Party on Friday.
Good music has been secured for thu
dancing party to be given under thu
auspices Of Laurium lodge No. 2O2
Knights of Pythias at the Electric
|
he INDUCED in from s to ~ o'clocl
ana an enjoyable outing is anticipat
ed. Special street cars have beer
chartered for the convenience Of thos'
who care to attend.
Pythian State Convention.
The grand lodge convention of thu
Knights of Pythias of Michigan, open'
today at Grand Rapids. All of tn
copper country lodges are Represented
at this gathering. Charity lodge b!
Chancellor Commander Joseph Thorn
as, and Laurium lodge by Charlie
Kauth. Considerable important bust
ness is to come before the delegates.
To Install Secretary.
Joseph f. Glasson. the newly electe
secretary of one and All lodge. Son
of st. George, will be installed at tn
regular meeting this evening. Othe
important business will be transacted
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
For Celebration Of the Fourth.

In the interest of a sane" Fourth
of July Chicagoan has invented an
instrument to produce noise by burst
ing paper between the mouth of
rubber bulb and a perforated handle.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

Three hundred and five thousand
seals were obtained by the eighteen
vessels Of the Newfoundland sealing
fleet during the season just closed.
The value of the catch is placed at
S493, 900.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
GoURD BROS. MEATS.
HosKlNG ELECTRIC CO.,
HAlRpREssINe q sHAMPooINe.

Bring us your corbings. We will
make them into switches. Parlors for
electrical facial massage, manicuring
and clliropody. Mclaughlin & Kelly.
over Faucet e Guck's office.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
MAC IEoD's LIVERY STABLE.

First class livery and prompt cab
service day or night Hacks furnished
for funerals and etc. Baggage hauled
to and from trains Special attention TO
boarders. Malcolm Macleod. Phone 90.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
COPPER RANGE HARDWARE CO.

Largest and most complete stock Oh
plumbing and heating goods In laur-
lum. Special attention given to re-
pairing, also a full line OF general
hdwe.. paints, oils. builders supplies.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
COPPER CITY BoTTLINe WORKS

Our sOft drinks are pure, healthfui
and invigoratine. Made by modern
sanitary machinery, enabling US TO
quote special TO parties and entertain
ments. Phone PAL.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

In. the erection of the building for
the state educational department at
Albany. n. Y, saving of more than
$500, 900 was effected by the use OF
terrace without i'm the least sacri-
ncing the appearance of the structure.
The greatest item was in the capitals
for the columns surrounding the build
ing. There are 2S of these and the
caps" are about II feet high. 1t was
at first intended that these should he
carved out of marble to match the re-
mainder of the facade, but it was dis
covered that the substitution could be
made without being apparent, and so
that terra GOTTA was adopted.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

Bv means of modification Of the
microphone n French inventor has been
enabled to find springs Of water as far
as 50 feet under the surface of the
ground. and II is supposed that this
instrument will be Of great value to
miners. prospectors and persons SINH
larly employed. as well as n means Of
locating miners who may be cntombed
by accident. A tube is thrust into the
ground for a few feet and the inn
proved microphone is attached TO the
upper end and the noise of flowing
or dropping water is clearly heard
After this 1t IS a simple matter to To-
late the exact location OF the water.
The apparatus has been tried out and
its success demonstrated
France is about to encourage the
culture Of cotton in It's colonies by
Offering subsidies. so that that coun-
try will not he dependent on outside
sources for It's supply. At present
France imports 100000 tons. valued at
ever S60.O0O,OOO. Two-thirds Of the
supply comes from the United States,
and Il Is evident that there are many
reasons why the supply might be cut
off at any time in the future. either
on account of a crisis or from the fact
that all the cotton, would be used in
America, hence the need for making
some preventative measures.
Coal and coke shipments over seven
leading eastern railroads. 140,174,39s
tons. were over 10 per cent. larger in
volume than in 1906. Notwithstanding
the fact that the amount of coke NOV
ed over these roads. 26.0S5.2S1 tons, is
slightly below the 1906 total.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
NATIONAL BILLIARD HALL.

Six regulation billiard and pool Ia
bles that are kept In good condition,
with good lights and courteous atten-
ton. Leading brands cigars and cigar
cites. Agts for Markham's box candles
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

Members of Hecla lodge No. 80 and
Calumet lodge No. 1874, l. O. O. f. are
hereby notified that the funeral Of our
deceased brother William Chinn,
which was announced for Thursday,
will not be held until some time later.
Further notice will be given in Fri
days Gazette and News.
g FRED G. TONKIN, n. G.
L. Il. BOYD. Secretary.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
JOHNSON MlLliNER.
Hecia street.

A large selection Of the seasons lat
ost creation in millinery is being dis
played. along with stunning models
from our own workrooms.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
CONFECTIONERY & FRUITS.

A nice line of candles, fruits. canned
goods, and the standard brands of
cigars and cigarettes. We manufac-
ture ice cream. Wholesale or retail or
ders. Michelini & Bertasso. Phone 61sL.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
NELSON TIE GROCER.

We try TO supply our customers ev-
cry wish and want by carrying fresh
line OF fine groceries. Our quality IL
high, our prices low. Phone All,
s16. osceola II
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

The Russian government has estab-
lished n museum devoted to the year
1912 in which are shown many relics
of Napoleon's Inflated expedition to
Moscow. The museum has just been
enriched with a curious piece-the
campaign stove or kitchen on wheels
which Napoleon used and which was
long supposed to have been lost. Dur
ing the disastrous retreat this elabor-
ate piece of equipage, on which 1t was
possible to prepare complete menu,
was captured by the Cossacks of the
Count Orlof- Denisof. II is still in per-
feet preservation and indicates that
Napoleon had himself pretty well cared
for while on the march.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

Railroad men are abandoning tn
use Of brass in the fiXings Of passenge
coaches, and substituting bronze I'm 1t
place. Brass is quickly affected by tn
weather and easily furnished by rail
road gases. and requires no end Of rub
bling to keep bright. Bronze is perm
anent and changeless
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
CHICAGO DECORATING CO.

Artistic interior decorating in most
modern style. Paper hanging, tinting
hardwood finishing. Picture framing.
plate moulding, mirrors resilvered, fur
niture refinished. +. Pentzold. Phone 3S7.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
LAURIUM BUSINESS DIRECTORY
M. E. o'eRIEN INSURANCE.

Insurance is a good sound business
proposi'On and a man cannot do bet
ter in taking a life insurance policy
with the Detroit Life Insurance Co.
First Nat. Bank Bldg, Laurium.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

The cod consumption a head is
greater in England than any other
country.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
HERE AND THERE.
Observation-Disclosures:

Germany is now crushing an annu-
al average of more than one million
tons Of vegetable oilseeds brought in
her ports by the innumerable steamship
lines which connect Hamburg and the
various primary markets Of the world.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

Army men recently returned from
the Philippines brought n new mus
ical instrument which is proving de-
lightful acquisition for the drawing
room. 1t is called n mandola, and is
larger and contains more notes than
the ordinary mandolin. Mrs. Reber'
daughter of Gen Miles, introduced the
first mandola in washington.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
CENTRAL HOTEL.

Osceola Street, Laurium.
Special rates by week or month.
Special attention to transient trade.
T.. l.. Distel. Phone 267-L.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

An English publication firm is about
to make an effort to supply a want
which has lone been felt among the
worlds scientific workers and that is
a directory of the scientific workers of
the world and also the patrons of scien-
tihc investigation. The work of get
ting together this vast amount of ma
terial has been inaugurated and 1t will
he several years before the book APP
pears i'm print.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06

Classified ads bring results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-06
To Install Secretary.

Joseph +. Glasson. the newly elected
secretary of one and All lodge, Sons
of st. George. will be installed at the
regular meeting this evening. Other
important business will be transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-21
FIFTEEN DISTRICTS
Are Outlined Under the Aidrich Plan
OF Financial Reform.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The National
Monetary Commission, today, decided
the general outlines of the 10 districts
into which the United Statets would
be divided under the Aldrieh plan of
financial reform. In the sectional ar
rangement of districts. it is declared
special consideration was given to the
interests of the smaller banks to graf
ify the popular demand against any
possibility of the big influential banks
getting control of the proposed Ma
tional Reserve Association, so of
whose As directors would be elected
by the districts.
Under the division agreed upon,
New England would constitute one
district, the Eastern states two, the
South four, the Middle West four, and
the Pacific coast states four. One-fift
of the banking power of the nation is
concentrated in New York, but 1t is
pointed out, all the Eastern states
win form only two districts.
This is regarded as advantageous
to the smaller banks and out of pro-
portion to the invested capital of the
East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-21
CAPITAL JOTTiNGS.

4 Following closely upon the retire
sfnent of Rear Admiral Richard Vain
wright came that, Wednesday, of an
other OF the shining lights of the bat
tie of Santiago-Rear Admiral Ray
monG p Rodgers, who served Gu the
battleship Iowa in the Spanish war.
He. was practically the father of the
naval intelligence office, and he has
had many important commands al sea.
His last duty was on the general nav
al board. Like that of Admiral Vain
wright, this retirement causes no pro-
motion, rs Admiral Rodgers was an
extra number. being advanced in rank
for eminent and conspicuous conduct
in battle.
Attorney General Wickersham and
Ambassador Jusserand of France, ac-
companied by their wives, left Wash
ington, Wednesday night, on a trip to
Panama and Cuba. The party will be
joined at New Orleans, Friday by the
Dutch minister and Nine. Loudon,
who left. Tuesday. The trip is a hol-
iday outing for the attorney general
and the diplomats and is said to be
entirely disassociated from govern