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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21

1t was with thrills of pleasure
that the businessmen, citizens,
and directors witnessed the saw
ing of the first log in the mann
moth Marshall F. Buffers saw
mill on Wednesday afternoon,
meaning prosperity, brighter
days and a rosy future for this
village, the Marshall Buffers
Lumber Company doing a great
deal toward bringing L'Anse up
to the high standard predicted
for it during the booming days
of the seventies.
This modern mill just complet-
ed is the largest and most mod
ern saw mill in the Upper PENN
sula. 1t is two stories high, Go
feet wide and 220 feet long, and
has a 80 by 100 fit. lean-to for a
single and lath mill. 1t is
equipped with all Of the latest
devices for the rapid and econ
omical manufacture of lumber,
lath and shingles. The saving
equipment consists Of two eight
foot band mills. an eight foot
vertical re-saw' two double edg-
ers, an automatic trimmer, lath
mill and double block single ma
chine.
The power plant consists of
three Weiks vertical water tube
boilers having 1000 horse power,
all housed in a solid brick build
ing, with iron roof supported on
structural iron trusses. The en-
CINE room is also in a brick build
ing, with a concrete roof support
ed by structural iron trusses.
The Corliss engine, with a ca
pacity of 1000 horse power, was
built in Milwaukee by Filler &
Stowell Company. The fly-wheel
is 20 feet in diameter and weighs
20 tons. 1t is connected with
the mill pulleys by a leather belt
four feet wide and one hundred
six feet long, which if made up
into shoes would make five thou
sand pair. Three Underwriters
fire pumps are also located in the
engine room which, with the
sprinkling system now being in
stalled in the mill, will make the
structure practically fire proof.
All steam piping and connections
are extra heavy and an excellent
example of neat workmanship.
The location of this plant, on
L'Anse Bay at the mouth of Fall
River, is ideal and there is plen-
Of room for log storage as well
as protection in a natural basin
from the heavy storms in the
fall.
The equipment for handling
the timber is as perfect as any
made. After the log is conveyed
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21

yard by a standard gauge steam
engine.
The mill was planned and
erected under the personal sup
ervision of that veteran mill
builder, Frank Colman, this be-
ing the twenty-third mill he has
erected. He has a national rep
utation and is one of the most
skillful architects in the con-
struction of saw mills.
Of course this splendid plant
would not have been possible for
L'Anse were it not for the men
conceived the idea of locating
here and putting their money in
to the business, foremost among
them being Marshall F. Buffers,
who has long been successful
operator in lower Michigan and
the southern states. He is ranked
as one Of the foremost financial
citizens of Ludington, being a
director in many of its institu-
tions and one of the leading men
of the state. The people of
L'Anse are and should be ex-
ceedingly grateful that Mr.. But
tiers selected L'Anse as the site
for so important a plant. J
Not many can realize the ire
mendous amount of energy and
hard work required to bring to
successful completion a plant of
this kind, yet all of this super
vision has been done by Robert
H. Buffers, secretary-treasurer
of the company and son of
Marshall F. Buffers. Bob has
demonstrated that he is a wor-
thy successor to his father, and
he will soon have things hum
ming at the new plant, which
means so much to our progress
i've little city.
The railroad and logging end
of this company has been under
the supervision of Charles E.
Buffers. To conceive the num-
Der of obstacles overcome, one
must ride over the railroad and
visit the scene of operations.
Here everything is being hus-
tied, logs cut, bark peeled, ties
being made, and the steam SHOW
ell is busy excavating on the
right-of-way. Over six miles of
railroad is completed. Charlie
has made good on the job and
will hustle the timber to the mill.
1t will require all of his energies,
too, the capacity of the plant
each day being 200, 600 feet.
The railroad is equipped with
two engines: A Mogul, which
will transport the logs from the
main line to the mill, and the
Lima, which will switch the cars
from the spurs to the main line.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21

into the mill on the slide, it is
thrown onto the deck by the
steam kicker, from where it rolls
on its way to the carriage. The
decks are quite steep, the logs
being arrested in their descent
by a steam log stop and loader.
Desiring to load the log on the
carriage, the sawyer pushes a
lever with his foot and the steam
loader does the rest-if the saw
yer desires to change the log on
carriage the steam niger is
call into play and the log placed
in the proper position. The car
riages are also fitted with all the
latest devices.
After passing the band saws
the lumber drops onto live rollers
which quickly carry it to the
edger or re-saw, as the case may
be. After passing these ma
chimes it drops onto transfer
chains which automatically carry
it to the trimmer. The trimmer,
by the way, is new and unique,
it being the invention of Mr..
Cleveland of the Giddings and
Lewis Manufacturing of Fond du
Lac, Wis.,, which furnished the
entire equipment for this mill.
The trimmer is unique because
all of the saws, which are hung
on swinging iron frames above
the table, are operated by small
air cylinders connected direct to
the saw frames without the in
PREVENTION of rock shafts, coun-
ter weights, bell cranks and num-
erous other clap trap usually used
heretofore. Each cylinder is
provided with a small air pipe
leading to the operating cage,
where they are connected to a
manifold valve case. This valve
case is provided with a number
of keys similar to a typewriter,
one for each saw. When the
operator wishes to move a saw
he simply pushes the key con-
trolling. that particular saw. The
air released, the saw instantly
drops into position and cuts the
board. A reverse motion to the
key brings the saw up out of the
cut.
After passing the trimmer, the
lumber drops onto long, endless
chains called sorting chains be-
cause, as the lumber passes along
these, chains, men standing on
either side, pull it off and load il
onto cars, according to grades,
thicknesses and lengths. On
each side of the sorting shed
there will be fourteen short
tracks running to the subway,
to be hauled from there to the
main spur, thence to the dock or
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21
Plants for Sale.

All the best late and early varieties
of cabbage and tomato plants for sale,
including Danish, Ballhead, Jersey,
Wakefield and Copenhagen. Market.
Cabbage 35c per hundred, tomato 10c
per dozen. Also caulifiower 15c per
dozen.
St CHAs. PRICE, Baraga, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21

Cards were received here last Satur-
day announcing the fourth graduating
exercises of the University hospital
training school for nurses of Chicago on
Tuesday evening June "a, in that city.
Miss Laura, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth
McKindles, of L'Anse, is one of that
class.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21
500 Reward.

We will pay one hundred dollars re-
ward for information leading to the ar
rest and conviction of anyone killing
our hogs running at large on Point Alb
baye.
BARAcA LUMBER Co.,
6-2l-f. Baraga, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21
ODD FELLOWS
TO RE-ORCANIZE.

At meeting of L'Anse Lodge No.
445, /. o. o. F. held last Saturday
evening, eighteen members of the
Order residing in Pequaming secured
their withdrawal cards and will on Mon
day, July 14th, organize and institute a
new lodge of Odd Fellows at Peg uam-
ing.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21
For Sale.

My ten acre farm with dwelling, root
house and two barns. Entire land un-
der cultivation, seeded with oats, hay
and potatoes. Will be sold reasonable
for cash. One and one-half miles from
town.
THOMAS GRACE,
6-14-3. ~ L'Anse, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21

John st. Onge had his foot crushed
the first Of the week while working in
the pole yard.
Mrs. Charles E. Buffers, Jr., left
for Houghton Wednesday to visit rel
etives.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21
Rare Opportunity.

For Sale, Lot on Fourth street in
L'Anse, 25x125. This property is con-
venientIy located in fine neighborhood.
natural sewerage. An unusual oppor-
tunity to get a bargain If taken at
once. Address
ID. C. SHEA,
400 Quincy ST.,
6-21-3. Hancock, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-06-21
TERMS: ST. so PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
MANY RECEIVE
THEIR SHEEPSKIE.

| An appreciative crowd gathered at
the Grand theatre, Baraga, Tuesday
evening and witnessed the Commence
ment exercises of the class of 1918 of
the Baraga high school.
Tho graduates, Misses Flora Ross,
Gertrude Girard. Norine Ryan and Ag-
res Mcmillan and Messrs. Perry Shuj-
stad and Bernard Raymond gave SPLEEN
did essays and lack of space prevents
US from descanting on the merits Of
each ones talk.
The musical numbers were fine.
President Kaye, of the Northern State
Normal at Marquette, delivered the
class address, giving a very helpful and
instructive talk.
Following the exercises a dance was
enjoyed by all of the Younger people
and many of the older folks.
The patrons, parents and visitors. at
the request of the board of education
and class of 1913 gathered in the Town
Hall Thursday evening, filling it to its
capacity, and listened to as fine set
of graduating exercises as have beer
or will be given in this grand old state
of ours.
AS villagers, we do not like to brag,
but we might be pardoned this time il
, we did so. The music, both vocal and
instrumental. was of the very highest
type, especially that of Mrs. George
hester and son, Thomas, of Baraga
Every member of the class made pa
irons and parents feel the worth while,
ness of high school education. as in
their easy and pleasing manner they
made their debut as public speakers.
We might remark here that the equal
ity of the fair sex was more than dem
onstrated in this program.
Mr.. Doelle's address was fitting
climax to this most pleasant evening
The board of education should be con-
graduated in securing the services OF
Mr.. /Boelle of Houghton and we hope
his words will be an inspiration to the
whole community. ~
Long live the Class of 1918 and may
their way be one of attainment
The graduation exercises of the
Pequaming grammar school took place
Wednesday evening in the Odd Fellows
temple.
The class consisting of Russell Miron,
Loranno Miron, Joseph Foresythe.
Constantine Da'Oust, Henry Borgan,
Lempi Anderson. Arthur Hebard.
Esther Soil, John Holso, and Oscar
Peterson were each in their best in the
particular parts assigned them and
for eighth grade exercises, they were
above par.
The music by the orchestra and the
piano duet by Mesdames F. w. Hebard
and w. d. Manness were rare treats
and at the completion of the programme
every one present felt that they had
reason to be proud of their boys and
girls as we'll as the musical talent Of
their fine little village. Mr.. Miller and
assistants deserve great credit for the
merit of the program and beautiful
decorations of the hall. -
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
FREIGHT WRECK.
Negro Killed, But Property
OSS Small.

Thursday about 5 p. m. the second
section of local freight ran into the
first, which was standing at Red House,
tearing the caboose TO pieces, which
caught fire and was consumed. Larkin
Gilbert, a colored man in the employ of
the railroad, was crushed to death, both
legs being broken and his back fractur-
ed. The body was brought to town by
Undertakers Oldham & Lackey and an
inquiry held by Squire j. d. Dyckes
acting as coroner, wi h a verdict in &C.
cordance with the facts stated. Besides
the loss of the caboose, there was little
other damage and traffic was delayed
but about four hours. The through
train from the South, due here at 5:O7,
was able to pass the wreck a little after
9. Failure of the air brakes to work is
given as the cause of the wreck, the en-
gineer being unable to stop his train on
the down grade.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
Too Late.

Twenty years ago Colorado man in a
spasm Of rage left his home and his wife,
vOwing never to return. Now, Never, is
a long time, and spasms Of rage are
short-alyays. But JOSIAH Bronson staid
away out of pride for 20 years. The other
day he gave up the fight against his bet
ter nature, a nature most persons have,
you know and decided TO return, apol-
ogize and be truly good for the future.
He found the wife he had left had long
been dead. The little children had
grown up and gone away. His repent
ance came far too late TO be of any value
10 others or himself. For his spasm Of
anger and fer his obstinancy and pride,
he must pay the price Of useless remorse
for the remainder of his days OF course.
one can't always avoid the spasm of rage.
But one can repent promptly and en-
deavor TO to repair damages while they
are fresh-with some degree of success.
Belated repentances are OF little value as
a rule in celebrating blots. and scars.
lie was wise who said that best time 10
repent is beforehand. Get the idea?
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31

ridge, editor of the Baptist World, pub.
lished at Louisville. DIR. Prestridge was
the pastor Of the Baptist church Of this
city for short time, several years ago
and will be remembered here by many
friends.
The marriage of Miss Gladys Perry
to Mr.. Julian Tying, hes been announced
for November IL, Miss Perry is the
eldest daughter of Mr.. Henry L. Perry,
the well known druggist, and is one Of
the most popular and lovable young la
dies Of this city. She has been lead.
ing worker in the society of church cir
Giles. and is we'll known throughout the
Bluegrass. The bridegroom to-be is a
young business man of Boston, where
the couple will make their future home.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
Golden Wedding Celebrated.

One of the most enjoyable occasions OF
the season was the golden wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ID. Settle, which was
celebrated at their home at Big Hill.
this county. There were about forty
five children and grand children persent.
Just at IL o'clock the grand old father
and mother walked into the dining
room, followed by the family, where
very elaborate dinner was served, The
dining room was beautifully decorated
with golden autumn leaves, which nature
herself had provided for the occasion.
Marigold and ferns were also used to
beautify the room. and golden ribbons
we're caught up in festoons with golden
heart suspending just over the table.
The only regret was the day seemed toe
short-the crowd soon scattered, wishing
their dear old parents many more years
of happiness and prosperity. We would
add Just here that several beautiful pres
ents were given them.
ONE OF THE CHILDREN.
Phone 62-Lackey & Todd-for fancy
groceries. tn 50 If
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
The Special Registration

Resulted in adding sixty-eight DEM
ocrats, IL Republicans and 2 lndepend-
ents to the list, which makes 73l Demo
cratic voters in Richmond. 3Sl Republi-
cans and Is Independents. This gives
majority for the Democrats of 332
over all, Only in the Mayors race is
there opposition. The Councilmen will
be Democratic, and Mayor not in &C.
cord with them would be worse than a
fgure-head. He could accomplish noih
ing if he desired. We have heard Of
some opposition to Mayor Rice because
he helped to increase his salary and those
of the Councilmen, but if there are any
who would wish him defeated because
of this, they should remember that thu
salary is fixed anyway. They will save
nothing by it. Mayor Rice has made
good official. Stamp under the rooste
and thereby vote for the whole Demo
cratic ticket.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
Mrs. Caperton Honored

The following officers for 1914 were
named by the Kentucky ID. A. r. in ses
sioh at Paducah.
Mrs Scott Glore. Danville, vice reg.
ent, Mrs. James Capertown, Richmond,
secretary, Miss Jennie F. Railey, Dan
vile, treasurer, Mrs. d. B. Sperry,
Louisville, historian, Miss Emily Nor.
row, Paducah, consulting registrator,
Mrs J. w. Gale, Frankfort.
Contrary to spectations all officers be-
low the regency were not reelected, only
Mesdames Caperton and Gale and Miss
Morrow being accor led the honor of re-
election.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
WITT ITEMS.

Charlie Park and Andrew Turpin, Of
Richmond, were the pleasant guests oil
Misses Grace and Maude VIM, Saturday
night.
Mrs. B. r. Quinn and children have
gone to Gencoe. Gallatin county, to spend
several days with her parents and other
relatives.
Mrs. Bette Riley, of Client, Carroll
county, and little neice, Miss Jane Eliz-
abeth Scudder, of Pleasureville, are
visiting DIR. and Mrs. S. n. Johnston.
Mrs. Riley is sister Of DIR. Johnston.
Miss Mary Vim is on the sick list.
Miss Myrtle Park and her brothers,
Charlie and Harris Park, ard Andrew
Turpin, of Richmond, Misses Anice
Todd, Tommie Boon, Lena Hoskins,
May Boon. Grace and Maude VIM, with
several others from this neighborhood
went for a chestnut hunt on Round
Mountain, Sunday. The ladies served
a sumptuous lunch. All report a grand
time.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31

NJ A R R | E D

Mr.. Miller A. Kindred, aged 20, and
Miss Bertha Carrier, Is, were married
at Bell Hill on the Doth.
On the 10Th, at the Glyndon Hotel, by
Rev. E. B. Barnes. Mr.. Joel G.. Spiers,
Of Akron, O., and Miss Mamie Dawson,
of Beattyville, were united in mar
rage.
On the Both, Mr.. w. P. Clemmons, a
widower of SO, and Miss Fannie Huff, of
Berea, were made one.
Mr.. Frank II. Barnett, popular young
merchant of this city. and Miss Gay
Mansfield, handsome and accomplish
ed musician, were married in this city
cd the goth.
Miss Dora Perciful, who is but 10
became the wife of Thomas Alcorn, 81
at Dreyfus, on the 30th.
judged. ID. Dykes united in marriage
at the Court House yesterday James A
Wilson and Miss Matte Rowlette. Boil
live on the Lancaster pike few mile
from Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Creekmore an
nounce the engagement Of their daugh
ter, Cora Temperance, TO Mr.. Charlie
Byron Gnadinger Of Lexington and
Chicago. The wedding will take plac
al the Park Avenue Methodist Churcl
the twenty-fifth of November. Boil
young people are graduates Of Kentuck.
State University OF the class of 1911
and since his graduation Gnadinge
has held position as chemist in tn
United States Food and Drug laborator,
at hicago.-Lexington Herald.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
Ovation to Collector Hughes

The ovation rendered to former Judge
John w. Hughes, now collector of this
district, by his home people Tuesday
night was the greatest affair OF its kind
in the history Of Harrodsburg and was
entered into with zest by his numerous
friends, regardless of political affilia-
lions. A number OF prominent men
came from distance and there was a
banquet and speech making. In his re-
ply to the welcome and congratulatory
speeches, Collector Hughes touched of
bomb that blasted the hopes of many
prospective applicants for places when
/ he stated that there were only IA posi-
tions within his power to fill at present,
but he hoped that the Democratic Con-
gress would SO alter the law that in a
year hence he could substitute Demo.
Gratis for every Republican under him
The Judge will assume the duties OF his
Office tomorrow.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
Something Almostas Good.

A dispatch from Lexington to the
Cincinnati Enquirer. says: John r.
Gibson. of Richmond, announced while
here Today that he will make formal
application for appointment as United
States Marshal for the Eastern Dis
trict of Kentucky. to succeed Captain A.
B. Patrick, of Covington. Gibson said
that he has decided upon this to satisfy
hundreds of friends who had expected
that he would be appointed Collector of
Internal Revenue for the Eighth Dis
trict, which Office was last week given to
JudgeJohn W. Hughes, of Harrodsburg. >
The Climax hopes that the popular
gentleman will be more successful in
this effort, but if he isn't he won't go
crying around like some disappointed
applicants.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
Church Notes

"A Great Dramatic Book" will be the
subject of the sermon at the Christian
church Sunday night at o'clock. Be
sure to hear this.
Rev. G. K. Marshall will preach at
Kayanaugh school house Sunday after
noon at 80 p. NJ
Mrs. Ebert Shirts. OF Noblesville,
Indiana, is visiting at the Christian
church parsonage.
Rev. ]. V. Prestridge, editor of the
Baptist World. and an author of consid-
cradle note, died suddenly in Louisville.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church
will give a court day dinner at McKee's
rink on next Monday, to which both
town and country people are invited.
The Laymen's Convention will be held
on November IL and IA, instead of 16 and
nth, as first announced. Large plans
are being made by a committee of Is
laymen from all the churches, and the
greatest Mems Conference ever held
here, is expected to take place at that
time.
Equal suffrage has increased the 'dry"
towns in Colorado from to 5, in Wyom-
ing it it put 90 per cent of the state dry;
in Washington it put lis towns dry; in
Utah it put the whole state dry" save
one county.
In the United States there is a minis
ter for every SAG persons; in the heather
world there is one missionary for every
225, 500 persons; there are 2. 500. 900 per-
sons there for every doctor. while there
are 4.OO0 doctors here for that number
of people.
There are 2, 900, 900 white children in
the South who are not in any Sunday
school, and over 500. 600 negro children
in the same condition.
Annual income, $500; annual expenses,
slS; result, happiness.
Annual income, $500; annual expenses,
S205; result, misery.
We have full line of Cow Peas, pure
German Millet, Sorghum Seed, Etc.
Coyington Thorpe Co. 57-tf.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
Stamp In The Circle Under
The Rooster.

In another column of this issue will
be found the Democratic ticket, county
and city, stamped like all good Demo
Gratis will stamp their ballots next Tues
day. To vote the entire ticket, stamp
in the circle under the rooster with the
stencil that you will find in the booth
is all that is necessary to vote the full
straight Democratic ticket. A stamp in
the square by the proposed constitution
al amendments either Eyes" or mo, ,
according to your desire. and you will
have performed the highest duty of an
American citizen.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
Twenty Shows This Winter.

Not in the memory of ''the Oldest in
habitant" can a snow fall as early as
October 20 be recalled, with thermometer
at 80, as was the case Monday morning.
To use an expression, everybody " as
surprised" when awaking on the date ar d
finding mother earth carpetted with
white. The beautiful didn't remain
with US long, but we have sure had win
ter weather this week.
Now, according to moonology, and. Of
course, that science is reliable, there
will be exactly twenty SHOWS this winter.
because the moon was twenty days old
when the first snow fell.
Make a record of this and see if the
moon tells the truth.-Elizabethtown
News
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-10-31
The Alhanbra.

A special program has been arranged
for llow'een-John Bunny, Lillian
Walker and Flora Finch in Those Trou-
blesome Tresses," Vitagraph comedy,
which throws some light on the ques-
mem" The Blind Basket Weaver"
Kalem drama of real life, and Her
Atonement," Lubin Western Indian
drama.
The Alhambra Orchestra will play all
popular selections and effects for the
pictures.
Remember we run continuous per-
Torrance from 2 to and to 10 p. m,
and you are never too early, or too late.