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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30
coNsIpERINa MuNlcIPAL PAM.

CONSIDERING MUNICIPAL PLANT.
The special committee appointed
by the council to investigate the cost
or street lighting and pumping water
by electricity, is considering muni-
cipaily owned system" said Village
President l.. A. Johnson. This does
not mean that We propose TO install
a municipal system. but we are con-
sidering IL along with any proposal
that might be made to us for a con-
tract to furnish light and power for
pumping. The committee has not de-
cided what IL will do, nor will IL make
hasty decision. We may ask for
bids for lighting and power. The
whole question is one OF economy, and
the most economical plan is the one
that will be adopted"
The contract OF the Iron Range
Light & Power company for lighting
the streets expired Dec. 70. Prior to
the expiration of the contract the spe-
cial committee was appointed to IN
yestigate rates, cost OF power and
other data relating TO electric lighting
and power. before entering into an
other contract.
The committee has not completed
its investigation and no contract will
be let or suggestions made until all
the data Is assembled and duly con-
sidered said one Of It's members. Pend
ing the investigation by the committee
the Iron Range Light & Power com
pany will continue lighting the street
at the rate provided in their expired
] contract.
The result OF the incomplete inves
tigation conducted by the committed
has settled one proposition o
substituting electric energy at thu
water works for steam power. IL hal
been found that electricity would b.
far more economical. Most OF the min
ing companies have already discsrde'
their steam plants for electricity, o
are installing electric plants. as
measure OF economy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

and Fifth streets. In tho evening as
tho fire truck turned into cenesce
street. opposite the Commercial hotter.
Il skidded and tipped over. dishing
one OF the rear wheels.
On the truck az the time was I'D
st. John, driver, aud John Singicr.
cy sensiba, Frank Windsor and Cal
Haggerty. firemen. Singler was stand
ing on the side foot-board and had
one leg quite badly bruised about the
knee. The others were standing on
the rear platform Sensiba had his
back quite badly bruised and Hagger-
~ was struck over the eye by one OF
the ladders and looks as though he
had been in a good melee The boys
are to be congratulated that they es-
capped as miraculously az they did.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30
SHERIFF ELECT

SHERIFF. ELECT
WILSON'S PLEDGE.
Sheriff Elect Wilson has made a
voluntary promise in a public inter-
view that he will clean up New Cas-
plan. which he describes as worse
than Chicago" and the remainder of
Iron county for that matter where IL
needs cleaning. lie says he will re-
quire his deputies to be on the alert
for law enforcement and II they do not
enforce the law he will remove them
and appoint deputies who will do so.
This pledge and promise is especial
ly encouraging az II comes without
the asking and on the eve OF the
sheriff-elect taking Office II is not a
campaign pledge, an ante-election
promise Go catch votes II IL the pledge
of man already elected TO the Office
OF sheriff. which fact frees him from
the letters Of all consideration for
law violators who might have voted
for him In the primary or the election.
Sheriff-e elect Wilson will have the
hearty support and cooperation OF the
new prosecuting attorney. NJ. S. Nc
Donough, who made his campaign for
both his nomination and election on
an out-and-out platform for law en-
forcement and elimination OF blind
pigs" The tremendous majority Of
votes Mr.. McDonough received on the
West Side OF the county, where Sheriff
elect Wilson says the greatest evils
exist and brands one section worse
than Chicago" is conclusive evidence
that the people Of the West Side will
certainly stand behind the new sher-
IN with his reform program as out
lined In his interview even n they
did not vote for him. Had Mr.. Wilson
conducted his campaign on platform
similar to that OF Mr.. McDonoughs. no
doubt he would have received a SINH
lar majority vote on the West Side.
However that may be, the election
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30
WEST SIDE.
(From The Iron RiverStambaugh
Reporter.)

SEEK TO EXPAND LIMITS.
The Stambaugh Advancement asso-
citation has appointed a committee to
investigate the extension OF the viii
lage boundary lines, with a view to
taking In more taxable property and
at the sume time afford outlying ioca-
tions municipal advantages. Whether
the plan will be to incorporate the
proposed annexed territory and the
village into city, or let II remain a
village, has not been determined. The
committee Is composed OF Oscar
Schleitweiler, J. +. westerberg, II. NJ.
Armstrong and Charles Nelson.
The association also adopted a res
oiution recommending TO the village
council that the proposition OF Fire
Chief Henley. of the Iron River Fire
Department, for giving Stsmbaugh
better FIRE protection, be accepted.
Fire Chief Henley's proposition is to
have an alarm box installed in STAN
baugh aud connected with the Iron
| River system, and when an alarm is
turned in, the Iron River department
will respond with the auto truck and
team truck. For each run the village
of Stambaugh would pay the depart
ment $40. and the firemen 81 and rs
cents an hour each for fighting fire.
A trunk sewer extending north and
south through the village limits was
discussed but no definite action was
taken This sewer project would
serve most Of Stambaugh village and
the new Tully location. But there is
where the boundary line question
came IN again. as the Tully location
Is not in the village. In all probabili-
ty the sewer proposition will not be
considered until the boundary line ex-
tension committee makes its report.
On the extension of the boundary
lines sentiment strongly fayors TAX
ing in all of Palatka that Is, all the
territory in Spring Valley from the
village limits to the outer limits OF
( the Baltic and Gaastra locations.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30
MORTALITY or MICHIGAN.

There were 1892 deaths reported TO
the Department OF State as having oc-
CURED in the State of Michigan dur
ing the month OF November. 1916.
This number corresponds to an an
nual death rate OF 1874 per 1000 esti-
mated population In addition to the
above there were 273 stillbirths re-
turned as deaths
by ages, there were 55i deaths of
children under one year of age; III
deaths OF children aged one to four
years. both inclusive and l105 deaths
OF elderly persons aged So years and
over. The number OF deahts OF in
fants under one year OF age show a
decrease, and the number OF deaths
OF elderly persons aged 60 years and
over show an increase over the num-
her reported for the preceding month.
Important causes of death were as
follows: Pulmonary tuberculosis, 176;
other tuberculosis. IS; typhoid fever
3S: dlphtheria and Group, 81; scarlet
fever, %: measles. 6; whooping cough,
10; pneumonia, 25S: diarrhea. onte-
ritis. under two years. IS; meningitis,
is: influenza. 10: cancer, 200; VIC
lence. 274. In addition TO tho above
there were IA deaths returned from
Poliomyelitis Unfantile Paralysis). 3
from tetanus and ono from pellagra.
AS compared with tho month i'm
mediateiy preceding an increase Is
noted in the number OF deaths report
ed from diphtherIa, scarlet fever,
pneumonia, meningitis, influenza and
cancer. A decrease in the number re-
turned is noted In the returns from
the other important causes noted
above.
The distribution of deaths referred
to above by counties and by cities as
we'll as by the most important causes
may be seen In the table shown In the
Monthly Bulletin OF vital Statistics.
which Is published by the Department,
and IL for free distribution.
Upon referring TO the table OF coun-
ties we find the greatest mortality
rate is for the county OF Luce. This
county shows n mortality rate Of $50
per 1000 estimated population. Wayne
county. with rate Of SO shows the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

II you want TO see how money will
take root and grow just so to the Iron
County National bank and plant" a
dime in.,.he new Christmas Banking
Club they Just opened to accommodate
the people of this community who
want 10 start to save money.
This dime will grow In fifty weeks
before Christmas next year when
you will feel the need OF ready money
into $127.50
You only need to water" the dime
you plant regularly every week for
forty-nine more weeks. The way you
do this Is to put in twenty cents the
second week. thirty cents the third
week and so on, increasing your de-
posit only dime each week.
The little Christmas Banking Club
book which the Iron County National
bank will give you or any OF your
friends free will show you when to
make your weekly deposit and how
much you put In in order to get, In
fifty weeks. the $l27.50.
Whole families are joining this
Christmas Banking Club. It's the best
thing that ever struck town TO show
US all how TO really save money and
get ahead IL gets Us into the banking
habit the best habit anyone can
learn. Money planted In the bank
will surely grow II we let stay in the
bank what we put in. and keep ON
adding to II. Every little bit added
to what you've got makes little bit
more"
First thing you know. IL you only
START TO banking your money. you
will become rich.
You can plant" only a nickle in the
Christmas Banking Club and in fifty
weeks have $eS.75. You must put in
ten cents the second week. fifteen
cents the third week and so ON, m
creasing the amount you deposit only
q nickle each week. The biggest sum
you put in at one time is only $3.50.
You will hardly believe this until you
look into the little Christmas Banking
Club book which the Iron County Ma
tional bank will furnish you and every
member OF your family free.
The Riddles" can join the one-cent
or the two-cent club and in fifty weeks
have $1275 or $3.50
Every boy and girl and man and
woman in our community should Join
this Christmas Banking Club. It's n
good thing. Thanks to the Iron coun-
lty National hank.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

the government aud place upon Il D
valuation. Tho gcvernmea. inspes-
tor will be guided % some extent 10y
the local loan board but In the main
his valuation will be independent OF
any local influence and IL Will b. upon
the valuation as finally fixed by this
Inspector that the loan viii be made
Cattle Diseases 70 Get Attention.
Mr.. Hoopingnrner says that one OF
the menaces 10 cattle raising these
days and especially 10 the dairy end
OF the business is the prevalent dis
eases that are making themselves felt
In different parts OF the nation. AS
a sample OF the immense damage
done by these diseases one has only
TO consider the ravages of the hoof
and mouth disease something over a
year ago.
II the farmers were educated upon
the symptoms OF different diseases so
that they would recognize them when
they make appearance in their herds.
much OF the damage would be over
come. IL is TO the end of acquainting
farmers with this phase OF cattle
raising that Mr. Hoopingarner is
planning his disease campaign and he
hopes to meet with great response
from farmers and stock raisers all
over the county.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30
AeRICILTCRIST MAKING PLANS
Continued from Page One)

Mr., Hoopingsrner upon which the APP
plications OF each person wishing n
loan will be made and these applica-
tons will be turned over TO the local
loan committee. The members OF this
committee will inspect the property
upon which loan is asked and will
place upon II their idea OF the amount
that should be loaned upon t. The
blank will then be forwarded to the
regional hank. when IL Is established
and that institution will send out a
man to look over the property for
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

spread 10 other parts OF the range
where land can be got hut conditions
Up there are much like they are here.
the desirable lands are limited IN
supply.
This condition has started opera
tIons down TO the south west in the
vicinity Of Maripesco and Gogebic
Lake and should find be made in
that section there are great possibil
tiles for expansion.
I Wisconsin Getting Attention
IA The. state OF Wisconsin Is getting
fl5me Attention just now In an effort
b rrove up some ore in the territory
{<bout and included in Price county.
A dozen or more drills are being OPP
Grated there over a stretch OF 30 miles
in length and about 20 miles in width.
The latest reports from that section
are that no ore has been met with.
There has been some iron stain found
but no rocks that are as promising as
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

highest birth rate for the month.
In the table OF cities. we ind that
Ann Arbor shows the highest death
rate for the cities OF the state. De-
troit City with rate OF 40.G shows the
highest birth rate in cities OF over
5000 population.
The different State Institutions.
Hospitals and esylums) reported
deaths as follows: Traverse City. Is:
Kalamazoo. 90; Lapeer. /; Newberry.
10; Pontiac, is; Ann Arbor. 25s
Wayne County House. Al.
There were 6.f04 births returned to
the Department az having occurred
in the Stat eduring the month OF Mo-
vember This number corresponds
to an annual birth rate OF 25.2 Der
1000 estimated population. A decrease
of $50 births il noted as coinpuped
with the month Immediately proceed
ing. In addition 10 the above there
were Pa stillbirths returned as births.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30
STREET RAILWAY OFFICIAL DIED
SUDDENLY.

SUDDENLY.
John Nobben. who came here from
the copper country last May to act al
general efficiency man for the Iron
River, Stambaugh & Crystal Falls
Street Railway company, was found
dead In his bed at the residence Of
Mrs. Kate G. Clark, where he roomed.
about IL o'clock yesterday. Under
taker William j. Johns and Coroner
George Hamilton were at once nou-
fed. Mr.. Johns called in DR.. IT, G.
Larson. who examined the body and
said that the man must have been
dead about ten hours.
On account Of the cold weather and
snow Mr. Nobben had put In rather
long day Wednesday, and did not ar
rive at his boarding house untilnear-
~ midnight. He talked with Fay Clark
for few minutes and then retired,
apparently in his usual good health
lie did not appear for breakfast, but
no attention was paid to him, as IL was
supposed that he was resting after the
strenuous work OF the day before. At
noon Fay Clark went TO his room to
call him and on receiving no response
went into the room and took hold Of
Ills band. lie was startled to find that
Mr.. Nobben was dead
From appearances he must have
died shortly after going 10 sleep, as he
was lying in natural position and
had apparently died without strug-
gle DR. Larson stated that he had
died Of heart failure.
Mr.. Nobben was born In Wisconsin
and went to the copper country near
ly quarter Of century ago, whore
he had since resided. He was about
AZ years Of age ard had been in the
employ of the Hos ghton Traction co.
about 20 years, and had become famil-
lar with every branch OF that line of
work. when MIR Sullivan was looking
around for an efficiency man Mr.. Mob
ben was recommended TO him and im-
mediately assumed large part OF the
responsibility formerly carried by Mr..
Sullivan.
lie was hard worker. a clean-cut
citizen and during his brief sojourn
here had made many friends. lie war
member OF the NJ. +. church; the
Hancock lodge, Knights OF Pythias.
and the Temple OF Honor. The local
lodge. Knights OF Pythias, took charge
OF the remains and after they hail been
prepared for burial were moved to the
hall. They remained there until this
morning, when they were put on the
st. Paul train for shipment to his home
at Hancock, where the funeral will be
held probably on Sunday.
Mr.. Nobben leaves a widow. two
sons. two daughters and brother and
sister.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

The Nash district boys will hold
their first meeting during the vsca-
ton time. The second meeting will
be in the nature OF a social for the
fathers and mothers OF the boys.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

The Pioneers of Crystal Falls are
planning on giving play entitled
THE Upper Trail" IL will require
"A older boys to give this play. The
scenes are taken from Y. NJ. c. A.
work One part OF the play that is
particularly interesting is scene
from Y. NJ. c. a. boys camp. They
plan 20 pay part of their delegates
expense to the coming conference.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30
rrREMEN INJURED IN
FIRE TRUCK wREC

The fire department was called out
twice on Monday TO put out chimney
fires-the first on the woempener
building. corner OF Adams aud Fourth
streets. and the second, shortly after
supper near tho corner OF Genesee
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

Is oyer and sheriff elect wilson has
made u strong PLEDGE, ard lie viii re-
ccivc the raiae hearty support from
the public Ia his program Of moral
rejpvination as Il he had announced
his policy before election.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

those that are used 70 make roads
with IN this section.
The work is OF purely speculative
character and unless there are some
returns soon shown up the work will
be abandoned
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

Mr.. Spur of the Youngs Mine has
been asked by group of older boys
TO be their Y. M. G. A. leader. All OF
the boys live near Palatka and their
average age is about IS years. This
will make a good live group.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

The Y. NJ. c. A. leaders OF Iron
county will hold conference Satur-
day. Jan. 20. at Iron River. Mr.. b. b.
Johnson. secretary Of Houshton coun-
ty y. M. c. A. and Mr.. G. d. Wester-
man, the upper peninsula secretary,
will be speakers on the program as
well as local speakers. This will be
one or the interesting meetings of the
year and leaders are urged to hold
THIS date open.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30
Good for Constipation.

Chamberlain's Tablets are excellent
for constipation. They are pleasant
10 take and mild and gentle in effect.
Obtainable everywhere
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

The Iron River Y. NJ. G. A. boys de-
feated Mr.. Trainers Y, M. group at
Stambaugh gymnasium at basket ball
last Saturday night. The final score
was IL to 6. 1t was fast, clean game.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

The Iron River Y. NJ. c. A. grouI
will meet in the boys homes for few
weeks.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

Dinnle Upton, Of Grand Rapids
Mich, will be one OF the speakers FOL
the conference this year. Those whs
attended the conference at Escanabt
last year will remember Dinny HI
IA great.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

The Fifth Annual Upper Peninsuil
Conference will be hold at the So'
Feb. 9th to 18th, inclusive. If vol
are planning TO attend send In you
name 10 II. J. Sopher.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-12-30

May you have "a prosperous aud
pleasant year, and II you will let ms
attend 10 your Laundry, we will prom
Use yeu prosperity and pleasure with
yosr linen anyway. Let us have your
Shirts. Collars, Cuffs, Fancy Vests
and other things 10 'get up and you
will never have cause 10 regret n.
Tor viii never lose an article or have
II damaged, never suffer delay when
you want yenr wash, and never regret
n single dime you pay Us for our work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-21
BLOUNT HEARING
RESUMED TODAY

The hearing in the case of Blount
Construction Company VS.. the County
of Escambia will be resumed this
morning before Judge E. c. Maxwell,
special master in the cause. When
the case is brought today the defense
will begin a presentation of its evil
dence, which is expected to take some
time and draw the issues clearly.
In hearing the cases before, the
testimony for the prosecution which
consisted chiefly in the testimony of
President F. M. Blount of the con-
struction company, and Thomas A.
Johnson was taken.
Action in the matter was postponed
from last Monday, for the completion
Jof evidence and it is thought likely
that there will be very little more
difficulty in hearing the case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-21
SAD MEMENTO IN
EUROPEAN MAIL

Police Officer M. J. Murphy receiv-
ed a letter from Ireland a couple of
days ago, which, while a sad memento
is priced very highly by him. 1t is a
card, containing miniature picture of
his father, who died at a ripe old age
some weeks ago, and around the
photo are printed appropriate quota
lions, scriptural selections and COM
forting messages, all memoralizing
the deceased.
Underneath all the above is printed
a prayer for the repose of the soul of
deceased, and a personal message to
the recipient is printed on the OBJ
verse side
Officer Murphy showed the card to
a number of close friends during the
day. This officer has been three
times bereaved recently. Two of his
brothers went to their deaths on the
British battleship Goliath, which was
blown up in the Dardanelles, anC
shortly afterward he received tht
news of the demise of his aged parent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-21
MAIL SERVICE
IS RESUMED

That the mail service to the Gov
eminent reservations would be re-
sumed today over the electric COM
pany's road, was the statement to
The journal Thursday of Assistant
Postmaster Baker. Mr.. Baker stated
that since the storm Of July 5, the
mail has been carried to Fort Barran-
cas- by boat through the courtesy Of
Lieutenant Davis.
Service to the flying school has
been established by motor truck, at
tached to the station, which by the
kindness of Captain Muslin, has beer
permitted to carry the mail to War
rington. Under the latter arrange
nent only one delivery day was pos
sible.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-21

eign foe is plotting to levy toll. Spies
are at work; they incite the peace
meetings; they block military appro-
priation in Congress; finally the
enemy comes, in the air, on the sea,
under the sea; swarming droves of
them while our peacers pirate, and in
a few hours the smiling country is
turned into a charred and hideous
thing.
The naval battle is a remarkably
vivid production; and the destruction
of New York is a wonder of photo
graphy. Great buildings burst into
flame and crumble outward, as shells
crash inside. The teeming multitude
fees blindly while aeroplanes rain
down bombs upon them. The trains
have ceased running, the banks have
closed, everybody is pauperized. The
enemy has seized all the wealth.
Within a circle of ITO miles drawn
around Peekskill, New York, they
have found Americas treasure. New
York, Philadelphia, Boston and other
important cities are in this circle.
Also most of the manufactures of
ornaments and war materials, togeth-
er with the principal coal fields of
Pennsylvania. 1t is indeed the heart of
America, and was the conquest of a
/ few days-the conquest of America.
The Birth of a Nation is the math-
ematical answer to the Peace at Any
Price agitation. Beware the enemies
of America, no matter what their
nationality, is the great lesson.
The Birth of a Nation will show
two matinee and night performances
today and tomorrow. Every patriotic
American should see this great film