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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-31

by the grateful mother. ODonneIl
has called to his assistance practically
all the surviving members of the regi-
ment, and hundreds of letters are be-
ing written by these veterans to ac-
quaintances in the south asking for in
formation of Little Iowa"
None of the Iowans remembers even
the surname of the mother-in fact,
nothing other than Little Iowa" Is
remembered by the old soldiers. who
have not single clew upon which to
base their search. However, they
have all joined Sergeant O'Donnell
in the hunt, and If Little Iowa" is
not located it will not be the fault OF
the old soldiers
1t was the day following that on
which General Sherman's army left
Columbia that the young woman was
encountered. No physician was near.
The army could not be delayed. So
the 25th Iowa soldiers placed the
woman in an ambulance under the
along with them.
That night the child was born and
next morning all the members Of the
regiment filed past and took a "look"
at the little one. The men of Gen. G.
A. Stones brigade took up collection
for the babe and 5000 was handed the
mother. Then it was that the latter
made the promise that in sixteen
years the youngest soldier in the regi-
ment could claim as his bride, If he
chose to do so, the baby who was then
and there named Little Iowa" The
mother and her child were taken to
Charleston and the Iowa soldiers lost
track Of them.
The fact that O'Donnell, as the
youngest of the regiment, was to mar.
ry the girl when she reached 16 was
standing joke for many days and
then it was forgotten, save by O'Don-
nell. He remembered It, But It was
not until the sixteen years had passed
and another period of time equal TO
the first had elapsed that he deter
mined to hunt the girl up and see
what had become of her He didn't
know her name, nor even the state in
which her mother had lived. His only
clew was Little Iowa." and for a
number of years he has quietly con.
Quoted his search. Recently. how
ever. he has asked the other old sol
diers Of the regiment to assist him in
finding this real Daughter of the
Regiment"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-31
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SEARCH FOR LITTLE IOWA"
Romance is Related of Baby Born on
Sherman's March to Sea-Who'e
Regiment Takes Peek.

Forty-six years ago. down near Co
lumbia, S. c., there was born a little
black-eyed baby girl to Confederate
mother, in a Federal ambulance &C
companying General Sherman's army
then on its famous march to the sea.
In recognition of the kindnesses OF
the 25th Iowa troops, who cared for
her at the time, the southern mother
called the baby Little Iowa. and
smilingly told the officers of that
regiment that when Iowa" reached
the age of Is years she should be
given in marriage to the youngest sol
der of the regiment,
AS a sequel, Sergeant O'Donnel, OF
Mapleton, Iowa, whom the records
show to have been the youngest man
in the regiment, is out at this late
date seeking the whereabouts of Lit
tie Iowa. with ne intention, 1t is pre-
sumed, of asking the fulfillment of
the promise made so many years ago
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-31

Good wrestlers should get ready to
wrestle with the new date.
Ban johnson has things pretty well
settled UP, taking things all together.
1t appears that no change of rules
is necessary to make football profit
able
Chief of Police Qualman of Beloit.
Wis, has placed his foot on boxing
for that town.
It is possible that Willie Lewis, the
lightweight fighter, may go to Paris
for few fights.
If Cobb demanded $4,000 for next
season probably he had 1t in mind to
take part in trade.
What Overall would like to know is
will his wing stand the strain of COM
petition in the outlaw circuit?
Frank Baker, the home run hero OF
the worlds series, says he has re-
tired. He has retired-to his farm.
Now If they will refrain from call
ing him Knockout" Palzer he may be
able to weather the storm as real
hope.
Since Battling Nelson is still dura-
bile, his principal pastime seems to be
in making bum prophets" out Of his
critics.
Otto zeigler, once one of the
greatest of bicycle racers Of the
world, is totally blind at his home In
Alameda, Cal.
With so many outlaws making a
noise like war, the national COM
mission petted the minor leaguers'
dove Of peace.
Gotch says he will wrestle the man
who beats Mahmout, the Turk. This
is another way of saying he will take
a prolonged vacation.
Frank Farrell has won his suit
against Joseph Gordon and is de-
clsred the rightful owner OF the orig
tnal stock in the hill top team.
French aeroplanes of the latest de-
signs are to arrive in this country in
| few days. That ought to revive in
crest in the sport, which has not
'een lively in the last month or so.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-31

worlds championship, and possibly
two. In my opinion, it will take from
one to three years for the National
league to develop a team which is ca
pabIe of wrestling the worlds title
from the Athletics.
"Most Of McGraw's mainstays are
Corners, and New York should have
good team two years hence. In fact
it is possible that this is the team
which eventually will take the meas
ure of the Athletics. Although in the
process Of rebuilding, We expect to be
up in the race ourselves, while Pitts
burg will bear watching"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-31
Battlefield is Marked

An imposing monument marking tho
revolutionary battlefield at Chestnut
Neck, near Atlantic City, N. j.. was
unveiled the other day with Interest,".
Ing exercises, under the auspices OF
the Daughters of the American Rev
olution. Governor Wilson. former
Governor Fort and other notahlaa
were among the speakers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-31

"I am a native of Texas and in my
country we cut down everything as
much as possible. Therefore when my
parents wanted to name me Tristram
was given the abbreviation, and have
had to go through life with simple
"Tris," said Iris" Speaker, the ia
nous outfielder of the Boston Red Sox.
81 became a left-handed batter and
thrower through an accident that Grip
pied my right arm when l was ten
years old l was thrown from a bron-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-31

cho and my collar bone and right arm
were broken. 1 began to use the left
flip and when the injured member had
recovered found that could perform
better with my port side.
81 have loved to play ball as long
as I can rem ember. My first princely
salary was with the Clebourn club in
the North Texas league. 1 got $65 a
month and the league busted. I then
went to Houston and eventually land
ed in the American league"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-01-31
Victor and His SnoIIe

At Spring Hill. dilapidated rebel
sharpshooter came upon one Of bis
victims and took the dead mans
boots. A comrade came along and
wanted to trade for them.
60 on now. Kill gentleman for
yourself and get pair"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14

quantities of commercial paper now
bank in the larger centers. because To-
cal banks are unable to take care OF
them With an efficient reserve agency
the local banks can take care of them
without difficulty, since their ability
TO loan will not be confined TO their
own resources. They will always be
able TO turn over TO the agency or to
their correspondents the paper they are
unable TO hold. The deposits of these
concerns will also add TO their resources
and TO their profits.
Regarding the dependence of the
small town upon the larger centers, il
should be observed that at present time
il ia absolute. The small banker now
has no alternative except the big bank
or in the large centers. and the big
business men OF his community AFRO
even more dependent With mobilize
reserves real independence will appear,
because II Will be able TO give to the
small banker everything which the lar
ger center can give him and more, and
II will be under his control, an insti
tuition in which he has proprietary
rights. and in the administration .of
which he and his fellow small bankers
have the controlling ovice All OF this
will happen without in any degree cut
ting down any OK the privileges which
his present relations 70 the larger cen
ters give him
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14
SCHOOL NOTES

Remember that next Wednesday oc.
ours the big scnool event of the first
semester when the Seniors present" Al
ALBANIA Admission in the evening Is
25-cents and l5-cents. A matinee will
be given in the afternoon 30 which the
children of the lower grades will be ad.
mitted for i0-cents Parents who Will
lind II impossible TO attend In .he even.
ing will be welcomed at the matinee,
but owing to the great number of litfIs
ones present and the consequent NON
resulting with its effect upon the play.
ers. the matinee performance is never
so satisfactory as is the one in the
evening.
What was probably one .of the best
musical entertainments ever heard in
Crystal Falls was given Thursday night
by the Metropolitan Ladies Orchestra.
Ii was n program that would have done
credit TO any city; yet the receipts at
the door were beggarly. There are two
numbers yet TO be given on the conrse.
and the people will be given two more
opportunities to decide whether they
wish to promote elevating. refined,
wholesome amusement.
School will close tor the Christmas
vacation on Friday. Dec. 20. There
will be vacation of one week. and on
the following week. there will be no
school on New Years Day.
The regular Christmas party will be
held in the High School building next
Thursday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14

forthwith TO report 70 the assessor of
this city description OF such lots and
parcels as are in the roll of said special
assessment for said Second installment,
with the amount of the assessment lev
led upon each and the name of the
owner or occupant against whom said
assessment was made. 10 which report
shall be attached copy of these reso-
buttons
Resolved further that said assessor
be. and he hereby is directed upon re-
ceiving the said report to levy the sew
eral amounts 81 assessed as aforesaid
upon the several lots and parcels to
which they were specially assessed re-
spectlvely and against the persons
charReable Herewith. as shall appear
by said reports upon the assessment
roll OF this city for the year 1912 in a
column for said Special Assessments
with heading substantially as fol
lows Special Assessment for Sewers
And resolved further that thereupon
the amount of said special assessment
50 levied in said assessment roll of said
city for the year 1912 shall be collected
aud enforced with the other taxes in
said assessment roll of said city for the
year 1912 and in the same manner, and
shall continue to be lieu upon the
premises until paid and when collect
ed shall be paid into the City Treasury
10 the credit of the General Sewer
Fund. Ayes Thos. Penglase, M. j.
Shells Sam Ronback A. M. Nelson
and Vaino Osterberg. Resolution a.
dopted
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14

The inter insincerity Of orr progress
sive friends when they talk principle
was evidenced in the reception given
the praise which one OF the speakers NJ
the progressive convention gave Gov
ern6r elect Ferris last Tuesday. There
were lot Of Michigan progressives
there and they were 50 disguised
with the speaker that they lett the
room They couldn't see how anyone
not branded ~ RS, on the left hip
conld be progressive. IL simply dis.
plays the narrow vision of fine men
who make up the so-calIed progressive
party i'm this state for all fair-minded
men will give Mr.. Ferris credit for be.
ing progressive not the loaves-and-
fishes brand Of progressive but the
brand that seeks TO make the journey
of life easier for all mankind irrespec
tive of the political brand he carries
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14

A CHANCE FOR "GOODFELLOWS"
The Diamond Drill learns that the
widow of the man murdered last week
is badly in need Of assistance and it
suggests that the "Goodfellows get
busy and do something to contribute TO
her relief This is the time of year
above all others when a mellow feeling
comes in the heart of everyone who
has heart some have only gizzards
and pretty dry ones at that.
In order TO assist in the matter the
Diamond Drill will start fund tor her
relief Anyone wishing TO donate can
do 80. We have 50 now on hand from
some of our citizens. Open mp your
hearts and swell the contribution.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14
/. Crystal Falls. Mich.
Nov. Is. 1912.

NV 80 ANA~s
A special session OF tine common
council was called to order at 500
o'clock p. m. by Thos. penglase pro-
tenn. Present Alderman NJ. J, Shells,
Sam Ronback. A.. NJ. Nelson, and
vaino Osterberg.
The following resolution was offered
by SHELLS who moved its adoption.
Seconded by Mellon.
Whereas. In pursuance OF q resolution
adopted by the council on the 18th day
Of November. A. ID 1912. the Board
OF Assessors have reported TO this coun-
ell the special assessment for the pur-
pose of paying the Third Installment
OF the special assessment confirmed on
the twenty second day of August. A.
d. 1910. for the purpose OF paying that
part of the cost which the council de-
cided should DO paid and bourne by
special assessment for paving that part
of Superior Avenue in the City of
Crystal Falls extending from the West
side of Sixth Street to the West side
of the Easterly or lower crossing of
the Chicago 81 Northwestern Railway
Company s right of way.
Resolved that the roll of said special
assessment for said Third installmeni
be fled in the Office of the City Clerk
and numbered with its consecutive
number:
And Whereas the council and Board
of Assessors have met and reviewed
said SPECIAL assessment for the third
installment in manner and form as
provided by law;
BE IL Resolved. that the said special
assessment for said Third Tnstallment
be, and the same hereby is. confirmed
as the same was reported TO the council
by the Board of Assessors
And Resolved Further that the city
clerk, be and he hereby is, directed
forthwith TO make an Endorsement up
on the roll of said special assessment
showiDg.the date of confirmation there
of by the council.
Ayes Thos Penglase. Nj. J, SHELLS,
Sam Ronback, A. M. Nelson and vaino
Osterberg. Resolution adopted.
The following resolution was offered
by Osterberg who moved its adoption.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14

forthwith 10 make an Endorsement mp
on the roll of said special assessment
showing the date Of confirmation there
OF by the council. Ayes Thos. Pen
glase. NJ. j. Shells Sam Ronback. A..
NJ Nelson and Vaino Osterberg Reso.
luton adopted
The following resolution was offered
by V. Osterberg who moved It's adop-
ton Seconded by NJ. j. Shells.
Whereas the Special Assessment
which was reported 10 the council ON
the 25th day of November A. ID. 1912.
for the purpose OF paying the Second
Installment Of the Special Assessment
confirmed on the 18th day of October.
A. ID. 1911. for the purpose of paying
that part OF the cost VIII ch the council
decided should be paid and borne w
special assessment for the laying and
construction OF sewer in and for
Special Sewer District Number "a. has
now been confirmed by the council as
so reported.
Resolved that In pursuance of reso+
lution adopted by the council ON the
25th day OF November. A. ID. 1912 the
city clerk be, and he hereby is directed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14

owner or occupant against whom said
assessment was made. to which report
shall be attached copy OF these reso-
lutiOns
Resolved Further, That said Assessor
be. and ne hereby is directed upon re-
ceiving the said report. to levy the
several amounts so assessed as aforesaid
upon the several lots and parcels IA
which they were specially assessed ie-
spectively and against the persons
cnargeable herewith, as shall appear by
said reports upon the assessment roll Of
this city Tor the year 1912 III a column
tor said special assessments with y
heading substantially as follows.
Special Assessment for Paving
And Resolved Further That there
upon the amount Of said special assess-
ment so Levied in said assessment roll
of in said city for the year 1919 shall
be collected an1 enforced with the
other taxes in said assessment roll Of
said city for the year 1919 and in the
same manner, and shall continue 10 be
lien upon the premises assessed there
with until paid. and when collected
shall be paid into the city treasury TO
the credit of the General Paving Fund
Ayes Thos Penglase. NJ. j. Shells.
Sam Ronback. A. NJ Nelson and Vaino
Osterberg. Resolution adopted.
The following resolution was offered
by Nelson VINO moved its adoption.
Seconded by Ronback.
| Whereas, in pursuance OF resolu-
tion adopted by the council on the 18th
day of November A. ID. 1912. the Board
of Assessors have reported to this
council the special assessment for the
purpose OF paying the second install
ment of the Special Assessment oonfr-
med on the 18th day of Uctouer, A. ID.
1911, for the purpose OF paying that
part of the cost which~t the council de-
cided should be paid and borne by spe-
cial assessment for the laying and con-
struction of a sewer in and for Special
Sewer District Number "a.
Resolved that the roll of said special
assessment for said second installment
be filed in the office -of the city clerk
and numbered with its consecutive
number
And whereas the.council and Board
OF Assessors have met and reviewed
said special assessment the Second
Installment in manner and form rs
provided by law;
Be It Resolved, That the said special
assessment for said Second Installment
be. and the same hereby is confirmed
as she same was reported TO the conn
Gil by the Board of Assessors
And Resolved Further, that the city
clerk be. and he hereby is, directed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14
seconded hr shiella.

Seconded by Shells.
Whereas the Special Assessment
which was reported 10 the council on
the 25th day of November A. ID. 1912,
for the purpose OF paying the Third
Installment of the Special Assessment
confirmed on the twenty second day of
August. A. ID. 1910, for tho purpose of
paying that part of the cost which the
council decided should be paid and
borne by special assessment for the
paving OF that part of Superior Avenue
extending from the West side OF Sixth
Street 70 the West side OF the Easterly
or lower crossing OF the Chicago a.
Northwestern Railways right Of way,
has now been confirmed by the council
rs 80 reported
Resolved that In pursuance of reso-
luton adopted BY the council on tho
Goth day Of November A. ID. 1919. the
city clerk be. and be hereby is directed
forthwith to report 20 the, assessor Of
this city Description Of such lots and
parcels as are In the roll Of said special
assessment for said Third Installment,
with the amount Of the assessment
levied upon each, and the name OF the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14
Notice

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, To
all persons who have any bill or &C
count against the late Samuel Q. Ben
nett deceased to present the same to
Mrs Jennie Noyes. of Crystal Falls
Michigan, On Or before the FIRST day Of
January. A. p. 1918, for examination
and PAYMENT If such account Is found
10 be Just claim against raid de-
ceased.
Dated mt Crystal Falls. Michigan,
this 18th day Of December. A. ID. 1919.
Mrs. Jennie Moves.
Trustee.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14

u was amusing, now that the facts
have All come 10 light in the twelfth
district election matter, TO look back
over Che FIRST few hours after the an
nourcemeut and recall the nasty opin.
ions formed by the people "Fraud
was the word most frequently heard
and mutterings 90 uneomplimnntary
remarks about Mr.. Young were heard
on all sides What Lesson recall
could have had many signatures ia
those few honrs Many are ashamed
now OF their statements Neither Mr.
Young. Mr. Macdonald, he election
commissioners OK Ontonagon county
nor the state canvassing board are at
fanlt. They all aid their work honest
~. Neither would we ccnsure the un-
derpaid operator who took the message
The chances are that no is burdened
with the railroad work and the West
ern Union work as well besides null
titude OF other duties placed upon him
50 as 20 keep expenses down. Just stop
moment, reader, and ask IL you ever
in your life made "a mistake made it
honestly and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS might
look just as ugly IL IL was given pub.
licity as the mistake made by the on
tonagon operator.
What the outcome will be- no one can
tell. MIR. Young has not been heard
from. His course has always been
manly and whatever he does will be
for what he deems right and just. Re.
serve Judgment until he IL heard from.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14

The seltishness, the venom, the rule
or-ruin policy that dominates Theodore
Roosevelt was never mUre wildly ex-
cmplitied than IL was at the progressive
conference last Wednesday when ne, in
his keynote speech. argued against any
combination with the older parties.
At Chicago in June Mr.. Roosevelt
blocked a compromise selection of
Cummings, Hadley or Root by refusing
10 allow his delegates to vote for any
good progressive whom their own con-
science dictated might be the proper
man to head the republican party He
was the only candidate that the party
could nominate without bolt Now
that the battle is over and the follow
vrs Of both factions can look calmly
over the RUNE, there 10 an evident de-
sire on all sides TO stop fighting to q
Intimate the discordant factors on both
sides and select leaders who have the
confidence Of the people. We have
many honest we'll meaning progressives
in onr midst whom we have heard ex-
press those sentiments But, now
comes the big bull He can gee his
name 90 down in history as great
ruler rather than a great patriot He
has visions OF again regaining power
whereby he can wreck his vengeance
upon his foes and with purely selfish
end in view he wants the fight contin-
ned he fears that the work of saving
this country will be accomplished by
some other person and his own glory
dImmed. That is the position of
Theodore Roosevelt--a vain, egotisfical,
revengeful man. The rank and file of
the republican party hope for and will
get new leaders. We believe that the
rank and file OF the people who voted
the National Progressive ticket hope
for the Same thing and that IL patriot
ism and not seltishness and power lust
dominated the leader Of that party the
end would be speedily accomplished
How long is Roosevelt going TO be able
So pull the wool over the people s eyesy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-12-14

We evidently started something In
Bro, O Iirieu's caranium when we re.
vealed few unsavorv conditions in
his baliwick in our issue of two weeks
ago. However, with argument re-
moved. about all our friend could do
was 20 cali back. "Yont'e another, =
We have a crisp, new ten dollar bill
which OBrien can have II be can
prove one single statement that he
made regarding Crystal Falls TO .be
true. Now, Pat it's up to you. Get
busy on the telephone with your CORES
pondent