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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-05-29

Now hear his whistle; now l hear
his song: now hear the music OF his
horses hoofs He has said his last
good bye 10 the old home That was
fifty-five years ago. All this comes to
me through the magician called Mem
DRY. On Memorial Day shall place
flowers on his grave. Just a few OF the
boys i'm blue" finger 10 recall the
Civil War scenes. Only few more
years. at the longest. are theirs to live
am sure that the boys and girls OF
this. the best nation on earth. have
sufficient patriotic love TO crave the
privilege OF decorating with a flower
the person OF every living member Of
the Grand Army OF the Republic and
every living Spanish War Veteran
Remember the dea, although they can
not acknowledge your flowers. In all
the years TO come the graves OF our
dead patriots can be decorated: but
only for few short years can we
gladden. the eve and shake the hand OF
the veteran When we place flowers on
every grave. when we speak graciously
OF the dead. we give most JOY. sympa-
thy to those who remain 10 love. in
memory. the dead
On memorial day, we are sure that II
the immortal Lincoln and the armies
OF the North and the armies OF the
South could with us assemble on one
great camp ground. they would join in
one great chorus for universal peace
and good will.
Therefore, !. Woodbridge n. Ferris.
Governor OF the State OF Michigan, do
hereby issue this my Proclamation.
and heartily urge the observance OF
Sunday, May 80, 1915. as Memorial Day.
AS part of the public exercises OF
Memorial Day, suggest that bells be
tolled from 1900 o'clock noon until
1906; that flags be placed at half mast,
and that comrades stand with un-
covered heads during this period.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State. this
nineteenth day OF May, in the
year OF our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and fifteen, and OF
the Commonwealth the seventy
ninth.
Woodbridge n. Ferris,
Governor
BY the Governor:
Coleman G. Vaughn.
Secretary OF State.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-05-29
THE CITY REPORT

In another column appears the re
port or the auditor who went over the
city books The city changed auditors
this year and engaged the Kendall
Audit Co. OF Chicago to do the work
Mr.. Dresser has done II 70, several
years past.
AS may be seen from the statement,
the general fund OF the city received
sS7 .0G5.G3 and 100000 OF that was from
the sale OF bonds One surprising hgure
is the total tax which amounted TO
only SOS, O65 SO for state, county and
city. or this amount $l6,396.3s were
paid TO the county treasurer for the
state and county taxes leaving only
Sll.6G9.24 contributed in taxes by the
property OF this city last year TO the
maintenance OF the city government
The city owes today in bonds the
sum OF s145.OOO. over one-half Of that
sum being for the construction OF the
new city hall
Turning TO the water & light plani
il will be noted that the receipts arc
punched in the sum Of $4,000, that
amount including the receipts from
materials and labor on the wiring enc
of the business as well as the rental
receipts from lights and water This
Is distinct disappointment The peo-
pie ought to know what has been re-
ceiyed from lights and water so that
the earnings OF the plant might be
known with exactness. In another por-
ton OF the report the statement
made that the profit from job worl
amounted TO $i,1SG45.
The water ana light funds are made
to absorb The labor and material IN
construction which amounted to SIC.
597. 10 and also 81 500 interest on bonds
az well as minor items At that pro
M of S3.61S.O0 Is disclosed The people
ought TO know what represents new
construction in this plant so that SOM
definite idea might be had Of it's earn
ing capacity | isn't fair to a plant 10
absorb new construction, leaving the
construction value OF the plant at a
hcticiously low figure. We ought to be
shown each year how much money has
been put into this plant in the way OF
construction and betterments. not In.
Guiding necessary repairs for up-kcep.
and also the operating expenses. In
addition the receipts from light and
water service should be shown b..
themselves and not muddled mp Will
receipts from the sale OF lighting fix.
lures. Hat irons. etc II we were giver
I those items We could then form some
idea OF what the value Of this plant Is
In an attcmptto reach such balanc'
tire construction accounts are sepai at
ed and itemizcd INTO labor and materia
for plant and line extensions and alse
the Job account Is itemized and a per
son by a diligent use OF pencil might
a. rive at figures somewhere near C
those desired
The report is very creditable omt
and shows in detail where the money
was spent last year One particular
feature OF II Is the poor fund increase
The care Of the poor last year. owing
10 the disturbed conditions CONNER.
cially. was very costly and the outlook
Is that Il will be fully as costly this
year
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-05-29
COMMUNITY MORE ORDERLY
Continued fro,n pag -

cream: Business Is about the same.
The bad weather made II little worse
II anything
Finnish & Swedish Mercantile Assoc
groceries and provisions; Business is
about the same. We have noticed no
difference in collections so far but ex-
pect TO next pay day
Crystal Falls COOPERATIVE. grocer
les; Business is about the same. Col
lections have been some better.
Jacobs Bros. jewelers.; Business Is
quieter. collections about the same.
Kaplan & Rutman. dry goods; No
difference in business but collections
are better
f. Miller, drygoods; Have noticed no
difference in either business or col
lections
p Warshawsky. clothing and shoes;
There Is no difference in business but
we see many more checks now than be-
fore and collections ale better; work
ingmen come TO the stores to have
their checks cashed.
NJ Cannon g. Son, drygoods: No inn
provement in either business or col
lections. Business is no worse.
Joe Cirolimon, groceries; no differ
ence In business or collections
A. Mendelson, drygoods; Business is
poorer; there is no difference in col
lections
Mrs. Cannon furniture: can see no
difference IN business
Sam Bridges. drugs: My business for
the first Is DAYS of May shows just a
few dollars better than the same days
in April should say that there Is no
difference in either collections or bust
ness.
John Tufts Co, groceries; We can
see no change IN either business or
collections.
O. = Larson. baker; 7 can see NO
difference in business or collections
Herman Ruwitch. drveoods: see no
difference in business Collections are
no better.
Railroads Sav No Change
When interviewed. the agents OF both
the North Western and ST Paul sys-
TENS stated that there Is no change In
the volume Of freight coming into the
town Mr. Rochon said that In connect
ION with the mines the receipts have
surpassed Anril but In the general
provision and supply business the
difference is NIL.
Mr. Gaffnev cashier Of the Iron
County National Bank said that the
time ~ TIM brief IN which 10 make any
statements about savings denosits hut
that 10 noticed that monev u tight
with the local merchants. indlcatine
that collections are not what they
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-05-29

Judge Flanagan has stopped hnlng
blind piggers. Jail sentences are being
imposed on all this kind OF offenders
Iron county people having an itching
palm for the coin raked in through
this Illicit business have ample warning
of Judge Flannigans frame Of mind
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-05-29

Iron Mountain has started to clean
up its blind pigs and bawdy houses
Six or seven OF the offenders were
rounded up during the week II is TO
the credit OF Iron Mountain people
that this movement is being made.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-05-29

Gov Ferris is credited with saying
that conditions may arise which will
cause him to again run for the Office OF
governor OF this state. The governors
challenge don't scare so much now as
Il did lie may run but as surely as lie
does he win be defeated. Michigan has
had enough OF democracy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-05-29

In the track meet OF the Menomnce
range high school association lroi
Mountain scored 7S points, Florence
25, Norway rs, Iron River 10 and Vul
can ; Crystal Falls was not repre-
scented
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-05-29

Michigan now has a full fedged
candidate for the presidency In the
person OF William Alden Smith. sena-
tor Smith has announced definitely
his candidacy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-05-29
several solos

BIDS wANTED:--On houses No. II
and II on Fifth 81. for immediate re-
moyal. WIN he sold TO highest bidder
with right 10 accept or reject any Of
the bids. Bids must be entered on or
before Jane ~. 1915. accompanied by
n certified check Of So. which viii he
returned IN ease the hid Is not accept
ed.
CRYSTAL FALLS COOP SOCIETY
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-18

:! -. -
8 Frssale Price
lot q S. 90 Boys Suits q A5
Fire Sale Price,
l lot of 81 so and $3.50 Boys Suits 81 or
Fire Sale Price.
lot If So so Boys Suits, &C or
Fire Sale Price vSsSS
MEMS ODD PANTS
l lot of Mems regular So So 50 and 50. so Odd E1l5
Pants, Fire Sale Price
l lot of Mems regular So 90 Pants Or
Fire Sac Price. ...........:...... -s.S
l lot Of Mems regular So so Pants IN
Fire Sale Price.
lot of Mems regular 81 90 Pants DIE
Fire Sale Price.
1 lot of Mems regular SIS 90 Pants 7E
Fire Sale Price. ~s
lot of Mems extra size pants. 48 to Sc
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-18

FIRE Sale Prlce ..-.s.s'S...
BOYS KNEE PANTS
lot regular 75c to 81 90 values, h(lc
Fire Sale Price.
lot regular 81 90 and 81 25 values, The
Fire Sale Price. ..............
| lot regular 81 so values, e1 MI
Fire Sale Price ................ .............Y''
Rows ONO pAN'Tc
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-18

Skirts
Skirts from Fire Sale Stock Practically not damaged
skirts all. All $500 Skirts of this lot Fire 60 m
All S5 90 Skirts of this LOT 60 I'm
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-18

HOOSIER I'D Wide UnbIeached Sheetlng hc
Fire Sale Prlce
Ladies Ready to Wear
soiIad all of good
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-18
Tool Dress Goods.

All 81 90 Wool Dress Goods EEn
Fire Sale Price, per yard wv
Remnants of all piece goods an enormous saving.
Sheets
lot of Beached Sheets 72x90 in CENTER regu- QQc
lar SOC value. Fire Price Sale w"
lot of Beached Sheets, 8lx90 seam in center AEc
regular Csc value. Fire Sale Price ............- ~1
lot of Beached Sheets 72x9O seamless a regular E(lc
SsS of Bf Ff sa Sh pse sz9o seamless 5c
Fancy Wash Goods
lot of q inch Antrim Lawns regular &c value, Dr.
SaIa
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-18

ld Of BOYS regular 81 so Hats oEn
Fire Sale Price. .......... -. ..............SSs
/ lott of Mems regular SIS Hats, Ok
Fire Sale Price. SSs
lot of Mems regular $500 and $50 Hats ...si.oo
lot of Mems Regular 50 90 Hats. ~. %
STRAW HATS
lot of Newest Boys regular SOC Straw Hats Hoc
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-18

All So 90 and $1,000 Skirts of this lOt' S4.y5
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17

1t will pay you to read this advertisement. All
goods guaranteed to be as represented. We hope
to make this sale please every one by giving you
good bargains and making many friends for our
selves. We now have beautiful assortment of
new Spring and Summer Dress Goods, Trimming
and Neckwear
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17

subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary, August. 1915.
This Office is one of the greatest
importance to the state, and every
man who offers himself as candidate
for it should be able to give satisfac-
tory evidence of fitness for the high
position
The best evidences of fitness for
any school position are devotion to
the cause of education and profess
sional training No man is worthy of
the great Office of state super,ntend-
Cnt whose life has not shown a sin
gleness of purpose in the work of ed.
uCatiOn; and no man can be capable
unless he has had "A rich experience
in the kinds of duties that prepare
one for the state superintendency,
These duties are OF three kinds; Ac-
tual teaching in the public schools.
supervision OF public SCHOOLS, and adj.
ministration of publc schools.
BY these standards J am willing
to be Judged recognizing that it is
the right and the duty of the people
to select the candidate best qualified
by nature and training for the posi-
tion
"ln the first place, ! want the posi-
ton and want it intensely, because il
is a high homer. because il is a uro-
motion. because it offers a fed 70"
faithful service, because | feel that
| am competent to perform the du.
ties of the Office, and because | will
do my very hest to merit the conf
dence reposed in me.
For more than twenty two years
have given my life to school work in
this nv native state. Beginning my
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
Right or Wrong He Is a Man,

Senator Camden will reach home
about next Monday, the 18TH, or sooner
He has worthily worn the mantle of the
distinguished men whom Woodford has
furnished to the national congress in
years gone by. The Washington Star
of last Thursday, speaking of Senator
Camden, said that no Senator had ever
accomplished more in SO shof, time.
In few months he has made an inn
preston on the Senate chamber which
will not soon be effaced. Even those
who differed most violently from him
on questions of legislation must perforce
respect him. He has at least stirred
within them
THAT stern Joy which warriors feel
In foemen worthy of their steel"
AS have already stated i'll these col
umns, have agreed with Senator Cam
den most thoroughly on the Ship Pur-
chase ELL, and have taken pleasure in
endorsing him absolutely. But those
who think he was right, and those who
think he was wrong, can all unite most
heartily i'll agreement OIL one point
right or wrong, he is MANA. A. L.
in Woodford sun.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
PROF. Y. 0. GILBERT WOULD
HEAD SCHOOL SYSTEM
Announces His Candidacy for Democratic
Nomination for
Superintendent OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
His Life Has Been Devoted to the Work

Professor V. o. Gilbert of Franklin
assistant state superintendent, has an
nounced himself a candidate for tle
Democratic nomination for state SUI
perintendent of public instruction in
the August primary election.
Born and reared on a farm, expert
enced in the hard school of poverty,
he early chose teaching for profess
sion and for over thirty years has
faithfully and continuously worked in
the public school system. Teaching
in country scnools, serving as county
superintendent, city superintendent,
being for more than six years a mem
Der OF the faculty Of the Western Ken
lucky State Normal and having been
assistant state superintendent for
nearly three years and a half, has
given him special training for the Of
flee he seeks.
During all these years Professor
Gilbert has made a thorough study
of the conditions and needs of the
public schools of Kentucky. His an
Eouncement follows
ITO the People of Kentucky:
81 am candidate for the Office of
superintendent of public instruction,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17

career at the age Of sixteen in a
country school, have served as best
could as teacher in the rural schools,
as county superintendent of schools.
as city superintendent Of schools, as
instructor in one of our state normal
schools and as assistant for over three
years to the state superintendent of
public instruction during the present
administration.
During this long career as a school
man, have never wavered in my de-
Notion to the schools of my native
state. 1t has been and will continue
to be my life's work.
Il am familiar with all the duties of
the office to which | aspire, and / am
familiar with the entire field from &C.
tual experience.
"If | am nominated and elected,
pledge myself unreservedly to the
following policies:
"First-To administer the Office Of
state superintendent as economically
as II can be done, consistent with eff
cheney.
"Second-To cooperate with the
county superintendent Of the state,
and to aid them in every possible way
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17

beirg made from a number of counties
in the state.
Extensive additions and equipment
have been added and the Anti Tuber-
culosis Association is devoting the
greatest part Of its effort and funds to
the establishment of the sanatorium on
permanent basis and with broader
field for its future operations.
The cost OF treatment will continue
to be kept low for patients and will be
at actual cost or less, the deficit being
made up by the funds of the nti.Tu-
berculosis Association and its con-
tributors.
The medical conduct OF the instltu-
tion will be under the direction of the
Medical Advisory Board. composed Of
twenty-five Of the best known physi.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17

in the great work of building up an
efficient system of schools. My pol
icy shall always be to help, not to
binder.
"Third-To make the department OF
education serve the classified cities
in every possible way. To this end
shall seek for ways to serve the city
boards o: education and city superin-
tendents.
Fourth To cooperate in every
helpful way with the boards of which
the state superintendent may be
member.
"Fifth-To the organization of
courses of study, SO as to adjust the
educational machinery and work of
TIE schools TO the practical living
needs of the community at large. and
&c hold constantly before the children
examples OF temperance. culture and
good citizenship.
"Sixth--To cooperate especially
with the illiteracy commission. The
state superintendent is made by law
a member of tnis commission, and
shall most heartily cooperate with
the commission in its great work of
eliminating adult illiteracy and Hitter
aCy IN general.
My whole heart. my very life, is
in the work; have had the opportun-
ity for all this training have done
my best wherever nave worked; and
! shall redeem to the letter in good
faith every promise made or implied
In this announcement. Upon this
platform | am earnestly seeking the
suffrage of the voters.
"Yours for service.
"V. o. GILBERT"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17

clans and surgeons IN the state, who
will operate the institution on the
plan followed In the best tuberculosis
sanatoria 10 America, particularly
those of the Adirondacks and Of
Colorado.
Arrangements for preliminary ex-
aminations and reservations for ad-
mission to the sanatorium are already
being made to the Louisville Anti
tuberculosis Association, with whom
all physicians or patients are expected
to communicate.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
The Court of Last Resort.

Around the stove of the cross roads
grocery is the real court of last resort.
for 1t finally overrules all Others Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy has been
brought before this court in almost ev-
erv cross roads grocery in this country,
and has always received a favorable
verdict. 1t is in the country where man
expects to receive full value for his
money that this remedy is most appre-
ciated. Obtainable everywhere.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
C0I0red Woman Dead.

Laura Norman, wife of Enos Moor
man, died Saturday morning. Funeral
was held at the home and the burial took
place near the Vim. Allen farm. She
was reliable colored woman and had
many friends.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
HAZEL WOOD FOR ALL
Consumptives Tuber C u 10 S S
Sanatorium to be Opened for
Patients From Any Part Of
State.

Arrangements are being completed
by the Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Louisville for the reopening of Hazel
wood Sanatorium for the treatment Of
tuberculosis In all stages Of the disease.
1t is announced that patients will be
received early in April. though ap.
plieations for admission are already
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the
estate of Lon Jarboe. deceased. will
please present the same to the under
signed executor, properly proven, as
required by law.
The Bank of Haroinsburg q Trust Co.,
Hardinsburg, KY, Executor of the
Estate of Lon Jarboe, deceased.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
Cash Produce Come
full line of Millinery lie
& KENDALL, Webster, XIV.
Big SPRING.

Master William Miller, jr., of Vine
Grove, has been visiting his grandmoth-
er, Mrs. Ii lie Scoot.
Mr.. Jim Brown, after having his sale,
has moved near Elilabethtown.
Mr.. Berry has moved to the Jim
Brown farm.
Mr.. Arms has his new house nearly
completed and will move to it soon.
Joe Bewley is building a new house
on his farm near our little town, and
will move as soon as it is finished
Mrs Shelby Farrow has been very
sick, but is some better now.
Miss Maud Scott has returned home,
after an extended trip to Vine Grove.
Mrs. Blankinship has been on visit
to her son, Eldrige, who lives at Mem
phis, Tenn.
Our farmers are very busy now.
Every body on the move.
Mr.. Nall has moved into the Rosey
Craycroft property.
Mr.. Will Pendleton will move to
Flaherty III the near future.
Mr.. Bonnie Flowers has bought a
farm near Prestontown.
We will have services at the NJ. T..
Church second Sunday, March ID, con-
Quoted by Bro. Deacon.
Services at Baptist church third Sun
day, March FL. They have a regular
paster now every third Sunday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-24
TURTLE CATCHES
SEPTEMBER MORN

Hcudon, Penn. May % When "
party Of young women. average age
nineteen. decides 20 battle a la Sep
tcmbor Morn in a miiipond there j.
lust one thing which is always to be
feared men. Thus II was that when
AZ the millpord at Graft today Mis-
Mac Lesser. eighteen years old, SEN
up two piercing screams her four com
panions. naturally imagining the worst
made concerted rush for the shrub
berry.
More screams and still more screams
served in no way TO bring out even her
best friend until. properly dried and
robcd. one Of the party Venturod torth.
By this time Miss Lesser had waded
out. and was trying to free one Of her
dainty toes from the grip Of a big
Swapping turtle. No one of them would
touch. the animal, least of all the VIC
time Of the mischancc. and it was, OF
course. GU. of the question 20 call 4"
man. The dilemma was a cruel one.
but the pain being inflicted was crueller
sin. 10 their relief. however. the as
tonishcd lorgerhead at last let 90 and
wirorod back 70 the pond Miss
Lccscr's toe is badly bruised, but not
half so much as her feelings.