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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
Alpha High School

Work on the new high school build
ing. in course Of construction at Alpha
IL progressing nicely, after a partial
suspension of operations caused by de-
lay in getting requisite materials. A
force averaging about "a men Is en-
ployed. and the contractor expects to
have the building completed early
next spring. The basement story is
completed and work is well under
way on the main story which will
contain four class rooms, halls CORR
doris etc. the assembly room. recitation
rooms with one class room occupying
she second floor. The dimensions OF
the bnilidng are go t. by 80 ft The
exterior of the building 10 faced with
oriental brick with Bedford stone
trimmings, creating very pleasing
and harmonious appearance A
modern plumbing. heating. ventilat-
ng and sanitary system wilt % In
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
A M A S A

Miss Annetta Bellstrom left for
her home in Negsunee after spending
a few months in Alpha.
Captain w. Halman and Mr.. Rogers
we're Crystal Falls visitors Tuesday.
Mr.. Brilliant from Nadesu is visit
ing his sons in Alpha for few days
Hul0ar Anderson visited in Crystal
Falls Saturday.
Henry Lehman and Andrew Nylund
from Negsunee are here to take up
some carpenter work for the Judson
Mining Co
Mr.. St Onge paid visit to his
family at Florence on Saturday and
returned Monday morning.
Frank Winter from Neagunee has
accepted work from the Pickands-
Mathers Go.
Earl Brasglrdle and Will Peters
were Crystal Fails visitors Saturday.
Mr.. Jenkins and Mr.. Garland re-
turned 70 their homes in Iron Noun
tain Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs, +. Bayley visited
relatives and friends in Florence Sat
urday.
X. Whitehead spent SUNDAY with his
family at Amasa and returned Monday
morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bedore OF Amasa
moved here last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. X Burge Of Amasa
moved here last Monday.
Mr.. aud Mrs N. Liberty spent sun
day at Amasa visiting their friends
and returned Monday morning.
John Anderson was CRYSTAL Falls
caller Monday.
Elizear Guimond and Eddy Toy
who painted the engine and boiler
house have completed their work tor
the Judson Mining Co.
Elizear Guimond left for Negaunee
Wednesday afternoon 70 spend Thanks
giving.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
Hoard Gives Feast

Rev. Guy V Hoard. formerly pastor
OF the M. 4. church Of this city gave
a feed 10 number of his par
ishioners after his hunting tip. The
Herald Leader gives the following
account of the affair.
About thirty members of the Mems
Bible Class of the First Methodist
church sat down last evening in the
church dining room to venison sup
per which proved one of the most en-.
joyable social events of the season.
The Methodist church Is fortunate
in having a hunting parson who is
as successful in running down deer In
the forest as he is in winning men In
, his chosen field of labor. Rev. Mr.
Hoard brought back with him some
fine venison from his recent trip in
the woods and it was at his invita-
tion that the supper was enjoyed.
The ladies' of the church prepared
the bountiful feast and not only the
venison but everything else was ex-
cellently pala;aole. The supper was
served by the young men of the
church.
After supper. W, S. Fellows acted
as POSTMASTER and toasts were re-
sponded to hearing upon the WORK of
the Sunday school. the value of boy
life and the place of men in the
church activities, by f. p. Bower.
superintendent of the Sunday school ;
Superintendent John N. Davis. County
Commissioner of Schools jesse
Hubbard. Rev e. v. Hoard. II r.
Cobb and Jam es Saxton..
A rising vote OF thanks was given
Mr. Hoard and the ladies for their
admirable hospitality
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29

of the accident seem to have been as
follows Lahna was ordered by Mr..
Anderson TO 20 70 the 75.foot sub
level of the seventh level, and blast off
large chunk of ore, which was sit
uated at point where IL would be
unsafe for him TO go to place the
charge, because ere might fall from
the upper sub-levels upon him.
Anderson told him to use long stick
TO place the powder on the chunk
with. which would permit him to
stand about twelve feet from the
chunk, as near as he could safely get.
Laitinen was assisting him with
the work. holding the exploders while
Lahna placed the powder. The first
blast failed TO do anything but re-
move part OF the surface OF the
chunk, leaving ii slanting and render
ing il difficult to place the powder
with the stick. Therefore Lahns
went ont within six feet Of the chunk
and started TO place powder for an
other blast, using pipe about FIVE feet
long TO shove it out on the chunk
with He was then in position
where he was exposed TO falls from
above, and large fall of ore came
down, crushing him to the ground
and burying him beneath it, SO that
only his head and right arm remained
in view. Laitinen. who was standing
within three feet of the unfortunate
victim, was uninjured. He saw
Lahns's light go out, and called
twice TO him, receiving no answer.
He then went for help. Anderson had
gone 20 the eighth level TO attend 10
other duties, and was not present
when the accident occurred, he and
Laitiene and others extricated Lahna' 8
body, which was terribly mutilated.
the head was crushed in, the collar
bone broken and there was com
pound fracture of the pelvis. Death
had been instantaneous, the wound on
the head of itself being sufficient TO
cause death.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29

Mrs. Rogers left Wednesday after
noon 20 visit relatives and friends in
Ishpeming for few DAYS.
Mr.. Gustafson who had the contract
for the concrete work on the new
hotel mas cumpleted his work.
Mr.. Peters, Sr. of Marquette visited
his son for few days in Alpha.
Mr.. Sbeperd who installed the air
compressor for the Judson people has
returned to his home in Marquette.
Ed. Powers OF Negaunee is here
working for contractor. Mr.. Gustaf-
son.
K. II. Boutsin from Provemont.
Mich. has opened up new barber
shop.
Thos. Adams left Wednesday even
ing to visit relatives and friends in
Marquette.
Mr.. Prockx has the contract to build
the engine and boiler house for the
Pickands- Mather Co. He also has
the contract to build eight houses for
the Piokands- Msther Co. of which
three are completed. he has thirty
men working on these buildings at
present.
Mr.. Camponia went to Crystal Falls
on business Tuesday
A dance will be given at the Cam
ponis hall Saturday evening. good
time is assured to all who attend.
John Mason was an Amsss on schoo
business last week.
Miss Rhods STANCE went to Crystal
Falls last Thursday TO visit with
friends.
Miss Leona Bowdip went TO her
home in Alpha last Wednesday to
spend her Thanksgiving vacation with
her mother.
Miss Elise Erickson went to Iron
River last Wednesday to visit with
friends.
Mrs Frank Davis was an Amasa
caller last Monday.
George Arnold arrived here last
Tuesday from Milwaukee. He is about
to intsall new heating system in the
schools.
Miss Julia Breen went to Crystal
Falls last Wednesday to spend her
Thanksgiving vacation.
/. Loupa came here from Crystal
Falls last Thursday.
Mrs J. Shampoo left here last Mon
day noon for Wallace Mich. where she
will visit with her children.
j. German went to Crystal Falls
lats Thursday.
Miss Rhoda Hooper went to hei
home in Iron Mountain last Wednes.
day to spend Thanksgiving.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
SHORT NOTES

r. o. Cromwell let contract to
Davis q Mass today for the construc-
tion of a two-story frame store build
ing, with exterior covering of sheet
iron, and rubberoid roofing The
foundation will be concrete. the base
ment will be fitted up for a bakery
shop. and the second story will con.
tain living rooms for two families
The building will be situated in the
Riveride addition opposite the River
side Store Go. on Genesee street. Work
will be started on the site Monday.
Senator Moriarty was visitor here
Thursday from Crystal Falls. Senator
Moriarty is prominently mentioned as
a Republican candidate for congress
from this district next fall but he has
not yet signitied any intention to be-
come candidate. II he should decide
to cast his hat in the ring Mike can
depend on loyal support from Iron
county.
The funeral Of John Lassila, Fin
lander who died on Nov. 81 of pneu-
monia, was held this afternoon. inter
ment being made in Iron River ceme-
terry. The deceased had been in this
country only a month at the time of
his death. He resided in the River
side addition and was employed at the
Davidson mine. he is survived by a
wife, who lives in his native country,
and brother residing at Ironwood.
The remains were held until today at
the request OF the latter, who came
here AT the time of Lassila's death,
and said he would come back TO take
charge of the funeral. but failed to
do So
A farew ell party was given at the
home of Mrs. Karkeet yesterday in
honor of Mrs. Clyde Vashaw, who
leaves next week for Detroit, where
she will make her home in the future.
About twenty of Mrs. Vashaw 5
friends were present and very en-
ioyable afternoon was spent Refresh
ments were served. and Mrs. Vssnaw
was presented with handsome silver
set Of knives and forks
Mr. Roy Lulow. teacher OF manual
training at the Stambaugh high school
met with painful accident Wednes-
day having the tip of the second
finger of his left hand cut of, while at
work at a saw table. He had the
injury treated at the Stambaugh hos
pitsl.
A meeting will be held Monday
evening. commencing at eight O'Clock,
at the town hall for the purpose OF
re.organizing and enlarging the STAN
baugh lire department Since then
new equipment has arrived. it is
thought better 10 have a larger and
better organized fire-6ghting company
All members and prospective members
are reqested to be present
Mrs. William TerkIns OF Crystal
Fails is whiting here with Mrs. W.
Goodney.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
Card OF Thanks

We wish TO thank all OF our friends
who aided Us during the time of our
sorrow and affection. OF our beloved
Mary Koepeke. and especially to the
X. of r., Eagles and Pythisn Sisters
for their beautiful floral offerings and
assistance. We wish also to thank
the choir for their selections at the
M. e. shurch during che services.
Flora Koepeke
Carl Buenger a. family.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
A L PHA

Emil Brosseau arrived here last
Thursday from Stsmbaugh He re-
turned on Friday.
Mrs Clark came here from Crystal
Falls last Thursday to spend Thanks
giving with her parents.
Frank Thomas returned to Charming
week ago last Monday evening.
Miss Mabel Retallic arrived here a
week ago last Monday from Crystal
Falls. She returned Tuesday noon.
Miss Hazel Retallic came here from
Crystal Falls week ago last Monday
noon
Mr.. aud Mrs A. Liberty returned
from Crystal Falls last Monday having
visited there with relatives since the
previous Saturday
Miss Julia Breeu went TO Crystal
Falls last Saturday 70 visit with rela.
tives. She returned the following
Monday noon
Miss Margaret Russell went to her
home in Crystal Falls last Friday re-
turning Monday morning.
William Uren moved his family to
Mstsodon last Monday noon.
William Uren came here last Satur-
day from Mastodon.
Miss Leafa Osier accompanied by
her sister Odielle went TO Sturgeon
BAY last monday evening to attend
the wedding OF Mr.. M. Camodey and
Miss Leons Balanger.
Miss Signey wsllin arrived her last
Monday evening from Painsville TO
spend her Thanksgiving vacation with
friends
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
West Side News
From the Iron Riyer-stamDaugh Reporter

I In reply to letter of criticism from
Nj Goodman because of the write
up OF the coroner matter in the Re-
porter Mr.. O'Brien says "Apropos OF
the above The Reporter desires to in
form Mr.. Hamilton that IL has no
desire to misrepresent him in the
least, and we are positive that the
representative for this paper who
covered the Macdonald accident and
inquest which followed the accident
had no desire to misrepresent him. In
writing his story he may have drawn
on HE imagination to some extent, but
there was no intention to misrepIesen
anyone and least of all 10 knock any
one living in Stambaugh. as MI. Ham
ilton has intimated was the intention.
The representative for this paper re-
ceived his information from Mr.. w.
J. Johns, the undertaken. Mr.. Johns
claims to have telephoned Mr.. Ham
iIton and received word from Mrs
Hamilton that Mr. Hamilton had gone
hunting and would not be back until
evening. Mr.. Hamilton claims be
wis home during the afternoon and
as soon as he heard of the accident
called up the undertaken. but the
latter had already left for the scene of
the accident to bring in the body.
Mr.. Hamilton further claims that il is
the practice to remove bodies before
J they have been viewed by the coroner g
jury and that the practice is wrong
For this reason he refused at first to
hold the inquest, but later on recon
sidered his refusal and held the in.
quest as required by law
Mr. Goodman states that much
contained in the article is untrue. =
The Reporter editor feels that Mr.
Goodman has drawn on his imagina-
ton as much or even more so in his
statement than did the reporter for
his story. One was written in a semi
humorous style while the other Is a
positive statement. which we hardly
believe the facts In the case will bear
Mr.. Goodman out.
As previously stated this paper had
no intention of misrepresenting Mr..
Hamilton. He is an old citizen of the
county and has always performed the
functions of his office in fair and
impartial manner. This paper has
always treated him with the utmost
courtesy, much more so in fact than
Mr. Hamilton has just treated The
Reporter, when he refused last nigh
to let our reporter see the verdict OF
the jury in the Macdonald case. That
action was certainly childish and no
one should know IT any better than
Mr.. Hamilton. For the benefit OF our
Ireaders we were entitled TO that in
Sformation, and in refusing IL he was
not only uncourteous to us but also to
them.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
Uncomfortable travelling

The crowd on the North. Western
train between Iron county towns and
Powers last Wednesday night was
something fierce and brought out
severe criticism by the passengers who
were unable TO get seats. There were
about 60 passengers out of Crystal
Falls and when they got TO Stager
they we're ut first crowded into a
train which was already loaded to the
gunwals. Passengers were standing in
the aisles when the train from Iron
River pulled in and by the time the
Crystal Falls passengers got loaded on.
the train looked like one of Nc
Cutcheon' caricatures on the over
crowded street cars at Chicago.
Finally coach was taken off the
Crystal Falls train and added to the
main line train but even then the con-
gestion was not relieved. The rail
road officials gave as an excuse that
they had no intimation that such a
large number OF people were going to
travel Thanksgiving eve and tina (
they are already running one extra
coach on the Powers. Ashland train.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
KILLED IN THE CHATHAM

Nauna Lahna. miner employed on
the night shift st the Chatham No 1
mine Of the Brule Mining Co., was
killed while at work Wednesday even
ing between ten and eleven O'Clock.
when he was caught under heavy
fall of ore. He was native OF Fin
land. thirty-one years of age, and
resided at New Caspian. He had been
working In the mines of this district
for several years He is survived by
wife and four SMALL children. The
body was removed 10 w. J. Johns
undertaking establishment. Funeral
arrangements have not yet been made.
From the evidence given the details
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29

stalled. work having been commenced
this week on laying drains, sewers.
etc. A well at the rear OF the build
ing provides plentiful supply of pure
water
The Board of Education is 10 be
commended for the very active in
terest manifested in the work. The
local reporter was extended a cordial
invitation to frequent visits to the
building during the progress of con.
tructlon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29

the. stump. What was his disgust
when he rushed up to the stump TO
lind that he had not only knocked the
bird of the stump. but he had also
shot out all CT its stutfing.
1t was great feat. but Doc. thinks
il was also dirty mean trick and no
one but an electrician would be guilty
of pulling of a stunt of that character.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
Card OF Thanks

We take this means TO thank al
the neighbors and friends who 50
kindly assisted MS in words and deeds
during the sickness and death of our
beloved son and brother
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Massis
and fomily.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
PRESIDENT WATERS ON THE
CHICAGO STOCK SHOW.

CHICAGO STOCK SHOW.
Pres. Fl J Waters OF the Kansas
Agricultural College, on recent occa-
sion expressed himself AZ follows
The international Live Stock En-
position, which will this year be- held
from November 29th to December 9th,
Is the court of last resort In all
matters pertaining to the improvement
OF live stock IL is the place where
all controversies regarding superior
merit are setteled for the year, and as
such contributes more TO live stock
Improvement than any other single
agency in America AS an object
lesson IT is unequaled on the continent.
AS a means OF awakening interest in
improved live stock. 1t and similar
shows are indispensable. IL Ia a
liberal education live stock production
for any farmer, breeder or student TO
attend the International.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
DIDN'T KNOW 1T WAS STUFFED

DIDN'T KNOW 1T WAS STUFFED
The boys are telling pretty good
story on DR.. Longe. Iron Rivers
popular young dentist. IL appears
that DIR. Longe in company with
others went mp 70 Elmwood last Sat
urday 10 spend few days in search
of the elusive deer. II happened that
this was the doctors first experience
as deer slayer. and the boys there
upon planned 10 have some fun at his
expense.
They took with them . large stuffed
stork, which Barney Korn happened TO
have for sale. After getting into the
woods they managed to place this
we'll known bird In q stump. later on
succeeding in getting the tooth OK
tractor over In that vicinity. Finally
he spied the bird and began blazing
away at IT, After frightening all the
deer out of the woods for miles around
he succeeded in knocking the bird Oft
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
Gard OF Thanks

wish to thank the many friends.
the Msccabees and Odd Fellows who
have helped me in the matter OF secur-
ing payment OF the benefit certificate
on the life of my son.
Mrs. Alfred Grbble.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. PAUL
CHURCH

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. PAUL
CHURCH
The Brotherhood of st. Paul of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, by
which name the Brotherhood OF the
M. K. church will herefter be known,
met at the parsonage on Tuesday
evening and were entertained by Rev
and Mrs. Prout.
constitution and by laws were
partially adopted The constitution
provides for monthly meetings as
may be called by the president. The
initiation fee was placed at 81 co.
which includes the first years dues.
Yearly dues thereafter will be $i.00
A vote OF thanks was extended TO
Mrs. Prout and Miss Ethel Sensiba,
for the delightful luncheon, which
was thoroughly enjoyed by those
present.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-11-29
St. Marks Church

Sunday school at 10 90 a. m. Even
song and sermon at z 80. p. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-05
TO MAKE TARs SWIMMERS.
Trophy Offered to Encourage Men 60
Learn TO Float.

Trophy Offered to Encourage Men 70
Learn to Float.
Himself an expert swimmer, Acting
Secretary Of the Navy Franklin D..
Roosevelt has decided to try to In.
crease the interest throughout the
United States navy Of officers and men
in the indispensable art Of swimming.
His encouragement Of the sport will
take the form Of large trophy cup to
be competed for every year BY the per-
sonnet Of the battleships Of the At
lantic feet, to be held for a year BY the
ship that shows the largest qualified
percentage Of swimmers.
The test is to be arranged by the
commander in chief Of the feet. and
probably the requirement will be that
each man shall be able to swim GER
tain number Of yards within given
time, the distance and time not being
excessive.
The main object Of Mr.. Roosevelt y
to increase the number Of men who
could keep themselves anoat a, reason
able length of time If they fell over
board or met with some mishap incl
dent to the service. The competition
win apply to every man on board,
from the commanding omcer Down to
the latest enlisted man. II the plan
works out It viii be extended to the
other fleets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-05
Minded His Pa.

Mars Cassidy. omcial starter for
several years at most vi the once
great race courses Of America, Is a
man of infinite patience. His three
motherless boys have never felt 40
much ~ the weight OF his finger IN
parental correction, but his methods
Of moral suasion, are effective. Every
body but the victim decided recently
that tho youngest Cassidy boy, fve
years old, needed . dose Of castor oil.
This 10 for your good. and don't
want to hold your mouth open and
pour It down your throat, but you
must take 1t" was the parental ulti'
matum. The boy gla1ed 1T his father,
took the medicine and then climbed
upon the knee Of his grandmother,
who was almost in tears Of commisera.
ton. Never mind. gran'ma." he whis
psred. az she coddled him. wen show
him. Soon as he goes out IN frow
It up."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-09-05
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