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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
Feb. 25 March l-11-1s

Feb. 25 March 4-11-1s
STATE or MICHIGAN.
The probate court for the County of
Houghton.
At a session of said court, held at
the probate office I'm the village of
Houghton I'm said county on the
Twenty Fourth day of February, A. ID.
1911.
Present. Hon. George C, Bentley,
Judge OF PROBATE.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary
Ellen Jacka, Mentally Incompetent.
Henry Lutey having filed in said
court his petition alleging that said
Mary Ellen Jacka is a mentally in
competent person. and praying that
Charles Mugford or some other suita-
bile person be appointed as guardian
of her person and estate,
II is ordered. That the Twenty
Second day of March A. ID. 1911 at ten
o'clock I'm the forenoon. at said probate
office, be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition;
II is Further Ordered. That notice
thereof be given by personal service of
copy of this order upon said Mary
Ellen Jacka and upon such of her near
est relatives and presumptive heirs-at-
law as reside within said county, at
least fourteen days previous to said
day OF hearing;
And ii is Further Ordered. That no.
tice thereof be given to all others of
her nearest relatives and presumptive
heirs-at-law by a publication Of a copy
of this order, once each week for
three successive weeks previous to said
day of hearing, i'm the Calumet News,
a newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
(SeaD GEO. c. BENTLEY,
A true copy. Judge OF Probate
Geo. ID. Freeman,
Register of Probate.
Macdonald q Kerr.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
Minnear & Co.'s Gossip

In the Tamarack report President
Agassiz says: THE No. / shaft has
been used % serve underground
pumps. which have pumped approx
mately $4,000 600 gallons OF water per
month In June the No. shaft began
10 show signs of crushing and there
has been a slight movement 90 the
east. Repairs are now being made.
Development work i'm this shaft has
shown good copper values, particu-
larry i'm the three levels of the incline
shaft. The 18th level drift north has
been continued for exploration pur-
poses, but results have only in a few
places shown fair copper values. The
No. shaft is down 10 the 4lst level
and is bottomed in the Osceola amyg-
daloid lode which shows no copper
values except i'm small portion Of the
hanging wall
It is said in Boston that the c. & H.
is assured more than sixty per cent Of
Osceola will be voted in favor of the
merger; also II is claimed that the
main points i'm contention I'm the suit
are covered by previous court deci-
sions In the previous case.
Application viii be made shortly
10 list Inspiration Copper on the New
York Exchange The listing applica-
tious Of Ray Cons and Chino are al
ready before the listing committee
The Pilot Butte Mining company
has been organized with Butte and
Duluth capital 10 develop the Pilot
claim in the Butte Hin. Ed Hickey
president of the Tuolumne company,
Is president The company Is capital
lied for 100000 shares al $40 par. 80
600 shares will be underwritten prob
ably in Boston.
Boston-It is said here that the SELL
ing Of all Electro. copper win pass
under a single control i'm the near flu
ture and that the ground for this de-
sirahle state Of affairs viii be cleared
away by the resignation Of Urban II.
Broughton as president Of the United
Metals Selling company.
Arizona Commercial is pushing for
the 18th level. and at the same time
prosecuting toward the vein at the
1.0O0-foot level
with it's dividend just declared,
Wolverine has paid a total Of 800 per
share i'm dividends since II started dis
bursements in 1898. The Little Giant
IS certainly there with the best Of
them.
The New Arcadian looks exceptional
" well at this time. It's Kearsarge
lode exploration bids fair TO be sue
Ccssful
Il Is expected that both MaynowcT
and old Colony viii do some explor-
atory work when spring opens, as they
viii then have the advantage Of data
obtained from other adjoining prop
critics. u Is stated that Nevada Cons
S. having more than its usual amount
OF trouble in coping with the bad
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given. that the
Board of Registration of the Village OF
Laurium will meet for the purpose
of completing the list of qualified vot-
ers Of said village and of registering
the names of all persons who shall be
possessed of the necessary qualifica
tions of electors, and who may apply
for the purpose on Saturday. March IL
A. ID. 1911 at the place designated be-
low: Laurium Town Hall.
And that said Board of Registra-
ton will be in session on the day and
at the plE ce above mentioned, from 9
o'clock i'm the forenoon until s o'clock
in the afternoon of that day, for the
purpose above specified.
BY order of the Board of Registra-
ton of the Village of Laurium.
Martin Prisk, Jr., Village Clerk
Dated at Laurium, Mich, March l.,
A. d., 1911.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04

LEGAL NOTICES.
March 4. II. Is, 20.
M MICHIGAN

March I, IL. Is, 20.
STATE or MICHIGAN,
The Probate Court for the County OF
Houghton.
At session OF said court. held at
the Probate office In the Village OF
Houghton in said county on the
ith day of March A. d. 1911.
Present: Hon. George c. Bentley
Judge OF Probate.
In the matter ot the estate of Ernst
Westphal. deceased.
Sophie westphal. executriN of the
last viii and testament Of said de-
ceased having filed in said court her
petition praying that the time FOR
the presentation of claims against said
estate be limited and that time and
place be appointed 20 receive. examine
and ADJUST all claims and demands
against said deceased by and before
said court.
II IS ordered. That four months
from this date be allowed FOR credit
ors TO present claims against said
estate.
II is Further Ordered, That the 10th
day of July 1911. at ten o'clock in the
forenoon. at said probate office, be
and is hereby appointed for the exam
nation and adjustment of all claims
and demands against said deceased,
and that notice thereof be given by
pu5licatich once each week, for three
weeks previous To said day
Of hearing. in the Calumet News,
newspaper printed and circulated i'm
said county.
jSeaD s GEO. c. BENTLEY,
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Geo. ID. Freeman.
Register OF Probate
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice Is hereby given that an an
-.--u election will be held i'm the VII
lagc of Red Jacket. County of Hough-
ton, State of Michigan on Monday.
March 10, A. D.. 1911. for the purpose
OF electing the following village OFF,
GERS to-wit
One President for one year, three
Trustees for two years. one Clerk for
one year. one Treasurer for one year,
one Assessor for one year.
The polls of said election in the
Village OF Red Jacket will be held In
the Red Jacket Town Hall. The polls
will be open at seven C7) o'clock I'm
the forenoon OF the said 18th day of
March A. ID. 1911 Tor az soon there
after as possible). and will be closed
at i've 60 o'clock in the afternoon OF
that day.
John ]. Ellis, Village Clerk.
Dated at Red Jacket, Mich, March l..
1911.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
MARKETS

Boston--All eyes were centered on
Washington and there was no interest
I'm the local stock market. a few
shares were traded in during the
short session, but the market showed
no trend one way or the other. The
certainty Of an extra session Of con-
gress was taken TO be a bear factor.
but the local market is SO low that IL
offers no opportunity for bear raids.
the Calumet & Hecla merger PROPOSE
ton will be voted on the middle of
next week and there is no chance Of
activity among the Coppers until that
is out OF the way.-F'oster of Paine.
Webber & Co.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
Felb. II. Is. Is; Mar. 4.

Feb. II, rs, 25 Mar. 4.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The Probate Court for the County
OF Houghton.
At a session OF said Court, held
at the Probate office in the Village
OF Houghton I'm said County. on the
Sth day Of February, A. ID. 1911.
Present: Hon. George c. Bentley.
Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of John
Pekuri. deceased.
Robert Saari having filed In said
court his final administration account
and his petition praying for the al
lowance thereof and for the assign
ment and distribution OF the residue
OF said estate.
IL is Ordered. That the ninth
CAY Of March. A. d., 1911. at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon. at said probate
office. be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition.
II II Further ordered. That public
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
"Rlack Lightning"

In photographs of lightning, streaks
of BLACK lightning" are often seen
branching out from the main white
flash. and people have long wondered
what these were. 1t is now found
says the Scientific American, that
they are due to the over-exposure oil
the Photographic plate and the re
versal" of the negative into a posi-
tive.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04

Boston-We have had another non
committal day. Traders bid up the
market early, sold it off in the middle
Of the session and closed il a little
higher than last night. The market
will probably be off a little. Temperate
~, on Monday. on calling of an extra
session OF Congress. Locally nothing
happened.-Irving ]. Sturgis.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04

notice thereof be given by publication
OF a copy OF this order once each week
for three successive weeks previous
10 the said day of hearing in the Call
umet News. a newspaper printed and
circulated in said county.
(Seal) GEO. c. BENTLEY,
Judge OF Probate.
A true copy.
Geo. ID. Freeman.
Register OF Probate.
Galbraith & Mccormack.
Attorneys for Petitioner
Business address,
Calumet. Mich.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
The Model Hired Girl.

The following testimonial was siven
to servant girl: This is to certify
that the bearer has been In my serv-
ice one year less IL months. During
this time | found her to be diligent at
the back door, temperate at her work,
prompt at excuses, amiable toward
young men. faithful to her sweethearts
and honest when everything was safe
under lock and key"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
FoS. is, %; March 4, IL.


Feb. is, %; March 4, IL.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The probate court for the County Of
Houghton
At a session OF said court. held at
the probate Office in the village OF
Houghton in said county. on the
10th day Of February. A. ID. 1911.
Present, Hon. Geo. C. Bentley, judge
of probate.
In the matter Of the estate of John
Gipp. deceased.
Annie Gipp, widow OF said deceased,
having filed in said court her petition
praying that the administration Of
said estate be granted to herself or TO
some other suitable person.
It is Ordered, That the 18th day OF
March A. ID. 1911, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon. at said probate Office, be
and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition.
II is Further Ordered, That public
notice thereof be given by publica-
ton OF a copy OF this order once each
week for three successive weeks pre-
ViouS &c said day OF nearing, In the
Calumet News, newspaper printed
and circulated in said county.
(Seal) GEO. G. BENTLEY,
true copy. Judge OF Probate.
Geo. ID. Freeman,
Register OF Probate.
Gafbraith & Mccormack.
Attorneys for Estate.
Business address:
Calumet. Mich.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
Aluminium Wires the Best.

Not only are aluminium wires for
the transmission of electricity cheap
er than copper, but they shed water
more readily and thus are less liable
to damage by sleet storms.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-04
. Cracker Dainty.

4 friend In the Walton News tells
Of visit to Wilkes county, where he
was treated to new dish. rabbit
sausage which he declared was Sim
ply fine. Macon Telegraph.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08
MORE THAN A HUNDRED
ENTRIES IN THE CONTEST
First Day Of Pony Race a Eusy One-Every
Mail Brings More Nominations, but There
Is Still Room for More

The frst day of the pony contest
clossd with rush. From all parts of
the city came Interested boys aad girls
with nomination blanks. asking about
the contest From all parts of the
State. and even from North Carolina.
came letters making nominations The
boys and girls are greatly Interested.
and IL goes without saying that the
contest will be interesting. both TO the
contestants and to the public in gen
eral.
Subscription ballot number one was
Issued to Master Gibson Shelton. of
Buckners Va. who from all indica-
ticns is going to prove a hard working
contestant.
The contest is already one OF the
main subjects of childhood converse
ton. The children are not the only
ones who arc Interested. The grown
people are watching the result. and
are ready to help their favorites The
most ontcrprising contestants have
not only provided themselves with re-
ccipt books but have secured an extra
one or two for fathers, mothers or
some grown friends who have promised
to work IN their behalf
Right now is the time to get in the
work, before some other contestant
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08
Here's Your Turkey story.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
HarrisonburF Va. August Ed
ward Bowman. who resides near Broad
way. Rockingham county, comes for
ward with n turkey story
monster turkey gobbier in the
Bowman barnyard about six weeks ago
chased setting hen from her nest
and got on the job himself, while the
poor old hen wandered almlessly about
the plantation, greatly harrassed by
the changed relations.
Whon Mr.. Bowman realized TINT
the gobbler meant business he secretiv
stole the hen eggs from tho nest and
replaced them with turkey eggs. In
due time nine little turkeys broka
iorth their shell prison and now there
country than the old gobbler, who
looks after the brood with great care
and affection.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08

secures the support OF friend you
had expected to help you. BY making
a list of your friends and then going
after them during these first few days
OF the contest. you Will get ahead OF
some other contestant who thinks
there Is plenty of time,
All subscriptions must be accom-
panied by the full subscription price.
No agents commissions viii be al
lowed on subscriptions on which votes
are issued. Receipt books for taking
subscriptions may be had by calling
at or writing The Times Dispatch. Sc
curing subscriptions Is the secret to
large vote. and the live ones are
going after them at every opportun-
lty.
Tho first list of standings Will be
published on Thursday morning. and
Will include all ballots deposited in
this office up to o'clock Wednesday
night This Will show just who has
entered the contest and what they are
doing UP to that time.
Get busy. girls and boys. Six weeks
is mighty short time. and If you
want to be the winner OF one of the
pony outfits you should take advantage
OF every possible moment,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08
South Richmond Bureau.
The Times-D spatch,
1920 Hull Street.

Phone Madison IT'S.
The close connection between South
Richmond and the country surrounding
1t has been remarked upon during the
last week or SO by several thoughtful
men in South Richmond. Several
storekeepers during the past week or
two have been lamenting the fact that
their trade has dropped off. and in
quiry has revealed the reason for
this decrease.
II was. rs thoughtful view of the
matter Will show at once, the lack of
rain which led to this decrease IN
trade. Inquiry throughout the county
among the farmers there evidenced
that the farmers have been worried
for fear that their crops would fail.
owing to the extreme dryness. This
fear has caused them to either shut
their pocketbooks when visiting South
Richmond or else stay at home alto
sether in either case cnusinG a dis
tinct falling off in the trade of many
Of the storekeepers on Hull Street
This state of affairs, however, has
an element OF hope In It for the future
of South Richmond. 1t shows that
this ward is the pulse of the surround
ing country, commanding at the pres
ent time much of the country trade,
and with the future opportunity of
competing with the wards across the
river.
Just Hunting Rats.
i've been looking for rats" was
the novel excuse of Alec Tomlin when
he was found at o'clock yesterday
morning in the store Of B. A. Phaup
of s2l Hull Street whether Alec re-
ferred to a rodent OF that name or
whether he meant an important ar
ticle in the modern woman's headEear
was not explained. Clerk Brooks. upon
arriving at the store in the morning.
found that a door long in disuse had
been broken open, and upon investI.
eating the matter discovered Tomlin.
he at once called officer Webster. who
took the boy to the police station.
where he will further explain the ex-
cuse this morning.
EliSs' Have Grab Fenst.
good old fashioned love feast.
with crabs as the article to be dis.
cussed, was the order OF events M
the lodge rooms of the Elks' Club last
night Yesterday every one connected
with the club was busily engaged In
preparing for the feast. so that there
was no doubt that the orpa nizatIon
would live up to its reputation an tha
mater OF entertainment. Resides the
craos there were many other articles
upon the menu. Songs were sung.
ana at late hour the Elks went
nome declaring that the entertain
inent had been one OF the best in the
history OF the Manchest. r chapter.
Excursion to Buckroe.
Many residents OF South Richmond
are preparing to go with the Metal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08
dissolution 42ntices.

{ HAVE SEVERED MY coNNEc STS
and retired from the firm of o. K
Lnnghorne & Co., Mr.. Z. K lana
horne succeeding to the name and
good Will of the firm. The copartaer-
doing the following contract work
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
as follows: At Reusens. Va, Albert
Va. Gilmores Mills, Va. Buchanan.
Va. Basic City. Va, and Fort Spring.
w. Va. The said contracts hayinu.
been completed In full and ali ohIi.
cations arising therefrom having
been paid. therefore this notice INV
parties holding claims against tho
said firm on account of the said CON
tracts must present them by mail
within fifteen days to the UNDER
signed at Yancey Mills, Va.
3. FL HERRING
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08
Use OF Roads Restricted.

Especial to The Times Dlspatch.1
Spotsylvania. Va, August THE
public road board OF county commits
sioners held a meeting and passed
resolutions restricting the overlooking
or wagons on tho improved perma-
neat roads. and Imposing fines on all
drivers OF teams who do not conform
to the law in relation to driving on
the public highway. in leaving teams
and driving in the drain bitches. A
special tax OH automobiles Will also be
considered
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08
AEtiuull S0dIRS. OUIS tAHp.
TheWalentine Auction Co.
AuCTlONEERS
g 8 EAST BROAD ST.
RECEIVERS AUCTION SALE
OF
THE BANKING AND
Office Furniture and Printing
Office of the True
Reformers' Bank

BY virtue of decree of the Chan
the suit OF the Grand Fountain u O.
l. H., against Savings Bank of the
Grand Fountain. U. o. T. r.. the UNI
dersigned receivers will sell at public
auction. on
TUESDAY. AUGUST S,
commencing at 1890 O'Clock.
on the premises. No. 604-6OS North Sec
ond street known as True Reformers'
building). the following property:
BANKING ROOM.
Desks. one Long Desk. six Revolving
Chairs, several Tables. fine Oak Bank
ing Counter, with metal railing: two
Electric Fans, Clock, Safety Check
Punch. Oak Hall Rack. Awning, lot
iinkstands. Files. etc: lot Printed Sta
saving Banks, two Standing Desks, etc.
PRINTING OFFICE.
consisting of Huber Cylinder Press.
Gottrell Cylinder Press. two Job
presses, u and l6 inch Dexter Folder.
Stands, large quantity OF Type. one
Proof Roller one Lead cutter. four
imposing Stones, one fifty drawer
Hamilton Cabinet. one Perforating
Machine. one old Job Press. one now
i've horse power Electric Motor, large
lot OF Shnfting. Hangers, Pulleys,
Belts. etc. Also in Printing Office, two
Roli Top Desks. one Flat Top Desk,
one Table. two Revolving Chairs, and
other furniture, etc.
TERMS: Cash. or one-third cash;
balance on credit of six and twelve
months, properly secured.
q. NJ, PITCHER.
WILLIAM A. MoNcURE.
THE VALENTINE AUCTION CO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08
News Of South Richmond

Trades Federation of Locomotive En-
sineers on their excursion to Buckroe
Beach on August 9. The train leaves
Main Street Station at s o'clock. re-
turning from the beach at 10 o'clock
Property Transfers.
TWO deeds of sale were recorded In
the Hustings Court clerks Office YES
terday. One was for the sale bv Nellie
d. Barnes and husband to Thomas !
Leahey of property known as lis Hull
Street. Although the consideration
was named at only $40, there is no
doubt that the property is valua BILE,
for II is situated between Seventh and
Eighth Streets
The other deed was for the sale OF
lot In Mayo's addition. The sale
was made by Leila Page Cottrell and
husband to Allan n. Pettigrew, and
the consideration was $500. The lot
and dwelling is situated at 5l4 Yves,
Fourteenth Street.
baptist Association.
This morning at 10 o'clock. ar tho
Weatherford Memorial Church. begins
the annual meeting OF the Middle Dis
triot Baptist Association The most
important business to come before the
meeting will be the selection of n
moderator to take the place of the
late r. a. Justus, and resolutions Of
appreciation of the work of Mr.. Justus
will be passed.
w. w. Baker, who held for many
years the office of moderator, win
doubtless act as chairman OF the
meeting. The most prominent name
before the members for moderator Is
that of Joseph e. Davidson.
Death of nm Infant.
Agnes Catherine Wilson. six mon this
old. one of twins born to Mr.. and Mrs.
L. S. Wilson. OF I'll Decatur Street
died at o'clock Monday morning. Tho
funeral will bo held at 3 o'clock Tues
day afternoon from the home OF the
parents. interment to be made In Maui
ry Cemetery
In Police Court.
In Justice Matrices court yesterday
Willis Randall and Bernard Armi-
stead, both colored. were fined IS each.
charged with being disorderly in Buch
anan's saloon.
Walter Waugh (colored). charged
with street lighting, was fined S5
George N. Rice was fined SIS for
being drunk and disorderly
Emmett Haskins (colored) was Civ
ell a severe sentence. being sent TO
jail for thirty days for trying TO avoid
paying his board BILL
Personal and General
l. V. Draper. OF Blackstone who has
been visiting his children in South
Richmond. has returned to his home
Mrs. r. NJ Smlther. of AIcDonoush
Street, has returned to her home from
visit at Goshen Pass, Va.
Miss Bessie Bradshaw, OF South
Richmond. left for Alexandria on Sat
urday There she will visit her sister.
Marshall Reams. OF Swansboro. left
yesterday for Ocean View where he
will remain for week
After visit with relatives In Mid
lothian. w. P. Morrissette on Satur-
day returned to his homo In Blue
field. W. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Roberts left on
Monday for trip of ten days to
Niagara, Now York and Atlantic CITY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08
Virginia Auction Co.
Auct!oneers.
16 North Seventh Street,

VIII sell at public auction. for the
high dollar.
AUGUST II, 1880 a. NJ.
az the corner OF Bon Air ana River
Road, half mile Of Forest Hill Park,
three fine Cows. one good Mule. one
single new Farm Wagon divide tire),
one Road Cart. one single set Wagon
Harness. one single Plow Harness, one
new steel Single Plow. one Cuitlvator,
two fine Chester Sows. one lot Chick
ems. twenty CORDS Wood. and House
hold Goods
Sale positive. TERMS: Cash
VIRGINIA AUCTION co,
Auotioneers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-08
BIG SALE OF pARAsoLs.
WATCH ItEP AIRINt..

YOUR WATCH REPAIRED on
cleaned by WM- TOBIEN, JR, is q
guarantee that 1t is done properly.
Twenty years experience. Cleaning
81; main springs, 81. 40S Eeat Uread
Street All work guaranteed