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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
ALLIES MAY FOLLOW
 GERMAN PRACTt F

LONDON. Feb. S.-In discussing possible objections on the part of neutrals to the suppression nf 271- rlsa oraerz-ln-council by declaration of an actual blockade, a British ,f- ficer is reported 10 have expressed blnaself thus:
 If the legality of an effective blockade is questioned on account Of the situation in the Baltic, II can be made effective by following the German precedent of submarin- ing every ship. belligerent or sneut- rai, which attempts 10 run the blockade"
 The German precedent has al ready been recognized by the Unit cd Stats. according to this officer, m it's notes on the submarine issue, ard the British case. t is said, will follow the actual German prae- ties as limited to the safety of the passengers and crews. but without examination Of the cargoes or pap CTS Of the vessels.
 If this theory Of international law is adhered to. the last obstacle TO the declaration Of an actual blockade against Germany would be surmounted, the officer contends
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
RECORD OF AIRSHTPS
 LOST IN FOUR MONTHS

BERLIN, Feb. S.-The allied for eas on the western front have lost s aeroplanes since October 1 last, aeording to 9 report issued today by the German war office
 .Tn the period since October I, 1915, the following German aero planes have been lost on the western front In aerial battles, seven aeroplanes have been shot down by enemy anti-aircraft guns and eight arc missing, making Q total offs. The allies on the western front in the eane period lost fl aeroplanes n a- ial battles, II were shot down by anti-aircraft guns and Il were lost owing to forced landings with in German lines, making 63 alto gether-
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
TWINS, YET THEY WERE
 NOT BORN THE SAME YEAR

WASTON, Pa. Feb. 7.-Can two people be born on different days, months and years and yet be twins :? It would seem on first thought that this could not be, and yet in this city a man and a woman who are twins observer their 75th birthday anniversaries on Jan. 1. They were not born in the same year, day or month.
 These two people are Mrs. Louise
 ana henry DIinkrr bro+bo,. a few minutes before midnight on Saturday, Dec. 31, 184O. A few minutes after midnight-on Sunday morning, Jan. 1, 1841-Mrs. Barron was born. Thus they are twins, tho not born in the same year.
 Mrs. Barron is the widow of the late George Barron of Easton. Mr. Brinker Is widower and a retired farmer, residing in Bethlehem town ship. The unique celebration was attended by many friends.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
WILL BUILD
 NEW CANNERY
AT CHARCOAL POINT AND BE READY TO OPERATE
 THIS SEASON

Perry Jenkins has made all pre- parations and will leave town today with his pile driver and crew to begin getting out piling for the new cannery wharf at Charcoal Point. The work will be rushed and just as soon as the wharf can be built the work Of constructing the can ner will begin and all machinery installed and everything put in read mess for operation during the com ing season. Mr. Jenkins is we'll equipped for quick delivery of the piling as the donkey engine install led on the floating driver will be used for dragging the piling to the beach when 1t will be immediately lowed to the cannery site.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
TACK TAKEN FROM BOYS
 LUNG

NEW YORK, Feb. .S-A brass tack with it's head bent to one side, has been removed from the lung of 5-year-old boy at the New York Postgraduate Hospital.
 The boy entered the hospital sev- eral weeks ago suffering from pneumonia. The disease advanced normally until the tenth day, when the cough sounded peculiar. Many remedies were tried in vain, and the child's lungs. Then it was discovered that tack was imbed- ded far down in the left side of the lung. The tack was causing thecough, and had, in fact, given rise to the original attack of pneu- monia.
 The operation saved the boys life. The cough soon ceased and the boy is now up and about the hospital yard.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
CHAMP CLARK IN
 MIDST OF FIGHT
PERSuADES HOUSE TO ADOPT PRESIDENTS PLANS FOR
 PREPAREDNESS
PASSES RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE IMMEDIATE USE OF HALF A MILLION
 AT MARE ISLAND

WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-Champ Clark, the Speaker of the House, yesterday entered into the fight for preparedness with determin- ation that could not be shaken. He fought his way through and won the passage of a resolution where by the house granted the authority to use half a million at once for improvements of the Mare Island Navy Yard and prepare for the con. struction of dreadnaughts. The speaker contended that the country was in immediate need of protec ton. He was listened to with keen interest.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
THEY PREPARE
 FUR THE RAID
STEAMERS WILL GIVE SIGNAL. OF THE APPROACH OF
 THE RAIDERS
TAKES PRECAUTIONS
AEROPLANE DESTROYERS, AND EVERYBODY ON THE
 LOOKOUT

LONDON, Feb. S.-A report was received at the war office that a German raid was about to be made upon London and adjacent country in the near future. The source of information has not been given out but it is apparently from reliable source,
 In anticipation of the raiders, or ders have been issued for the steamers with sirens whistles to be on guard and give the inhabitants the signal at the approach of the raiders, and guns as we'll aeroplane destroyers have been prepared to give the zeppelins a hot reception.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
DIVER SEES
 POMONA WRECK
Sl7t CEDS IN SECURING TWO ANCHORS AND SOME
 CHAIN

Divxr. (. F. Ssagge1 has juS. re tarnsd from Spanish Islanl where he has been spending sevesa' dlys investigating the wreck of fhe Ro- s,ss na- The trip which lasted nine days was naads on inc fishing s.-ooner New England and during that tine much bad weather was Nseliencad and on the trip it was found necessary to stay under shel- ter for four days al Port McCart4.
 Mr. Stagger reports that the Ro- mona wreck is n ten fathorns of water anchored between two large roeks ard owing to the under clr- raut. which makes working almost impossible except at eb tide, the hull is battered and pretty well worn by being n constant motion against the two large rocks
 Two anchors and several fathonss of anchor chain was secured and grought into town During the i've years -1eT 1zFe been under water theg haze suffered very little damage
 The boilers seem 10 be in fairly good condition bus all the piping is torn loose and bent
 Mrs Stagger accompanied the diver and has number of dishes
 as were taken from the wreck and among ths mel interesting things found is the captains Sex tznt-
 There wfll bs another investiga- ton next week in an attempt 70 recover about l20 tons of pig iron ballast and 2 safe containing about ss00.00
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
WILL PROTECT
 PANAMA CANAL
NEGOTIATIONS HAVE REIN GOING ON FOR SOME
 LITTLE TINE
PANAMA IS WILLING
TO GRANT UNITED STATES A I.-.a1 GUN SITE AND
 OTHER GROUNDS

WASHINGTON. Feb. S.--Evi- dently tfaere has been negotiat ons going on for some little time be- tween the Panama legation officials and the State department, as it was announced yesterday that the re- presentative of the Panama Re2ub- lie had authority 10 grant the Unit ed States | lsrgee gun site for the protection ot the canal,
 An official today said that there naver was any trouble anticipated for securing the permission of the Panama government, but that 1t was finally agreed upon, and only tie few details remain 10 be at tended to-
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
SUFFERERS FACES
 TYPHOID EPIDEMIC
TWENTY-NINE DEATHS REPOR- TED THUS FAR, MORE
 ARE EXPECTED

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 8.-Twen- ty-nine deaths have thus far been reported from the flooded districts and more are expected. As great as the damage and the suffering has been, the worst is feared by the authorities in that the flooded districts are facing an epidemic of typhoid fever due to the impurity of the water. Help has been brought in from every part of the state and work to relieve the sufferers is go- ing on unceasingly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
DANCE GIVEN BY LADIES OF
 CATHOLIC CHURCH A SUCCESS

The dance given by the ladies of the Catholic Church at the Red Mems Hall last Saturday was sue sessful both financially and socially
 The dance was attended by several who did not take part in the danc- ing but amused themselves at cards. Cake and coffee was served and the evening was highly enjoyed by all.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
FLOOD IS FEARED

SEATTLE, Feb. s.-The sudden rise in the temperature and the fall of warm rain with the large ammount Of snow on the ground is causing apprehension for the safe ty of the people residing in the lowland- Every preeaution is be- ing taken in anticipation of a flood that is predicted by many.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
LOOKING FOR
 POWDER WORKS
MYSTERIOUS AIRHSIP AGAIN SEEN IN VICINITY OF
 SANTA BARBARA
WITH SEARCHLIGHT
OSBORNE CoFFEY, RANCHER IS THE AUTHORITY FOR
 THE VISION

SANTA BABRA. Feb. S-osborne Ccffey, the rancher. who few days ago reported having seen an airship in the vicinity uf Santa BabaIa, reports again the same sislan today. He says that the ,:rship which was quite low played d scsrcnsigi, over the country as though looking for some object. T!s.s happened late Sunaa .nvE- ing w:si'e he was out looking after kiS ,hicssns.
 There are some who be-, We that ilsc mysterious airship $ 'ookirg for some powder works and that some explosion will be reported in the near future.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
STEAMER TEXAS IS
 IN SERIOUS TROUBLE
TO HURRY ALONG THE BILL TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY
 IN THE NAVY

WASHINGTON. Feb. s.eA cas- nal observer can readily see that the Republicans have decided to join the Denlbocrats in hurrying the bill before congress to increase the efficiency of the navy. From all directions. and while there is opposition, the bill will meet with
 70 in the near future Such Is apparently the attitude of the great majority of the members Of both the Upper and the Lower house.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
STATE OF OREGON FLOODED

SEATTLE. Feb. s.-A report from Portland says that the Will i2usette river has reached the eigh- teen foot mark and that all the low land was flooded. but thus far no serious damage had been sustained, although fear is entertained that many buildings and bridges will be destroyed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
DIR. PARKER ON WAY NORTH

SEATTLE, Feb. S.-Dr. Hershel c. Parker, the only conqueror of Mt. Mckinley, is en route to Alaska where he purposes remaining for 2 wear HA is reid to have had some eastern capitalists take an m terest in the trip and will prospect and locate for himself and asso- ciates.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
ACQUIRES ANOTHER STEAMER

SEATTLE, Feb. S.-The Pacific Coast Steamship Company announ- ced the purchase of the steamer Ravalli at San Francisco, and Will be brought here and put on the Southeastern Alaska run. The Ra- vali was purchased to replace the wrecked Delhi.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
THE ALLIES ARE
 ON THE ALERT
ARE KEPT PATROL ING VIRGINIA COAST TO
 CATCH THE APPAM

NEW PORT NEWS. Feb. s.-Ev- idently, the allies will take no risk and will not get away from the three mile limits for fear the Bri- tish liner Appam that Was captured by 8 German crew and brought here will make its escape. Warships are constantly paeroling the vir- ginia coast waiting for a move.
 The Appam is loaded wisn two hunderd tons of coal.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
ACCUSED HIM
 OF ISLANDER
WOMAN SHOOTS AT BAPTIST MINISTER INFLICTING
 FATAL. WOUND

SHERMAN, Texas. Feb. S.-'The town was in a turmoil for short time yesterday when the news spread that Mrs. Annie Faust had taken shot at Rev. Cagle, Bap- tist Minister here. The woman was arrested and in a hysterieal way gave out that the minister had slsndered her and that she had no other way to get revenge. The doc tor says that the wound may prove fatal
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
STEAMER SCHOONER
 RAMMED AND SUNK
BY PASSENGER STEAMER AT EXCELSIOR BAY DURING
 A DENSE FOG

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8.-tAn inbound passenger steamer (name not mentioned) rammed and sunk a steam schooner yesterday at Ex- celsior Bay during dense fog. For tunately none were lost. Boats were lowered and the crew was taken aboard and brought here. The schooner sunk in hundred fathoms of water.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
ENDS CAMPAIGN

MADRID, Feb. 7.-The German colonial troops who crossed the bor- ders from Kamerun into the Span ish Guinea, were disarmed and in termed.
 The surrender of those troops indicates the closing of the Kame- run campaign, according to offo- eials here.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
CITY SHOCKED
 BY EXPLOSION
DUPONT POWDER WORKS IS
 BLOWN UP NJURING MANY

TACOMA, Feb. S.-Despite the extra guards to watch the plant, the Dupont Powder Works was blown up last evening, killing three men and injuring several others. The police are baffled over the in- cident. The cause Is unknown.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
BRITISH STEAMSHIP SUNK

LONDON, Feb. 7.-The British steamship Balgownie, was sunk yes terday by an Austrian submarine in the Mediterranean sea, loosing every member of the crew with the exception of one officer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
MOVEMENT OF BOATS
NOrthbound

Northbound Jefferson, Friday. Spokane, Friday. Revilla sails from Seattle he 18th
 Southbound Despatch about Thursday. Northwestern about Saturday Princess May Friday morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
AT THE CUsToMsHousE

Tue scnooners Scandia and Comet entered from Seattle and cleared for the sea fisheries.
 The Princess May entered from Vancouver and Victoria.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08

 JOIN DEMOCRATS
RAGING TO KIRKWALL WITH FIRE IN HER HOLD
 BURNING CARGO

LONDON, Feb. s.-A wireless message was received to- day from the steamship Texas, car rying cargo of general merchan- disc, stating that it was racing to krkwall while her cargo was being consumed by fire in her hold, with hardly any hope of extinguishing' it before reaching port. Assis- tance has been sent her.
 HOUSTON, Feb. S.-At least a thousand men are now engaged in fighting the fire that is burning the Stevenson oil tract of land. It is doubtful whether they will be successful as the fire has had a good start.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08

SEATTLE, Feb. S.-Coach Bodie, who has held the position as coach on the football team at the Uni versity of Washington. signed contract for another. year.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
BORN TO MR. AND
 MRS. s. L. MYERS

Dr. B. L. Myers was the attend ing physician last night at the birth of ar eight and one-half pound boy to Sir. and Mrs. s. L. Myers.
 When last seen today Mir. Myers was still wearing the smile, that from all appearances will never come ttf.
 Mother and little son are report ed 10iny very nicely.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-08
". ". CLUB

". ". CLUB
 Miss Esther Clark will entertain the ". ". Club, which is to meet at her home tomorrow afternoon.
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CHADWICK

Mrs. j. K. Chadwick received a
telegram from Utah last week telling
of the death of her sister, Bertha,
who died very suddenly. Mrs. Chad
wick left on the evening train for
Salt Lake City.
w. j. Moore and wife and Ray
Hall and wife went to Grand Rapids
last Thursday with Moore's new
Ford car.
Mrs. May Mead and baby, Clay
ton, are visiting at w. j. Moore's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Downs and daughter,
Lulu, and Mr.. Lynn and son of Lans-
ing, and Mrs. Jennie Hughes Of Beld-
ing visited with Clayton Kimberly
and wife Saturday and Sunday.
The Long Lake Aid will meet with
Mrs. Frank Treynor Thursday, Aug
ust 3.
Ralph Wheeler, and baby Of Beld-
ing visited at his fathers few days
the past week.
Mrs. Bruce Fales and children Wis
tied Clara Howe last week.
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Miss Lucy Kohn accompanied her
parents on an automobile trip to the
Croton dam Sunday.
DIR. A. l.. Cory of Stanton was in
the city few hours Tuesday on his
way to Toledo. He is in quite feeble
health.
Miss Lottie Bradley returned home
to Sand Lake Monday. after two
weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Oberlin.
Mrs. Honar Forman (not Mrs. Hor-
ace Forman as stated last week) has
resumed her duties as nurse in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Harrington
came through from Lansing Friday by
automobile to meet his mother, Mrs.
Susie Harrington, who has been here
for the past week in an endeavor to To-.
cate her son, Claire Harrington.
The Misses Elizabeth Olger and
Alice Rhodes went to Grand Haven
Wednesday to visit the formers sis
ter, Mrs. Floyd Welch, and other
friends. They will also visit other
lake shore cities before returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Alexander and
daughter, Lydia, who have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter Strong
left for Chicago Monday on their re-
turn home to Galena, Kansas. Mrs.
Alexander is sister Of Mrs. Strong
Misses Coral, Kate and Cecilia
Hough of Grand Rapids were week
end guests of the latter's father and
brother. The two young ladies, in
company with Misses Celia Honson
and Irma Richter spent Saturday in
Greenville.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. A. Frederick, Mr.
and Mrs. A. M. Hall and son, Freder-
ick, Mr. and Mrs. l.. w. Sayles and
son, Orland and Ben Longan motored
to Muskegon Sunday on an outing
trip. 1t was also Mr.. Longan's
eighteenth birthday.
Miss Gertrude Morse left Tuesday
for Topinabee. She joined her uncle,
Ben Morse, and wife of Ionia, who
passed through here on the morning
train for his summer cottage at that
beautiful resort. They expect to re-
main there six weeks.
In attendance at the funeral of
the late Chas. G. Ashby, were: Mrs.
Clyde Pixley of Grand Rapids, Mr..
and Harry Lyle, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome
Lavery, Charles Define, Ionia; Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Rushton, Mrs. Minnie
Define, Greenville; Joseph Lavery,
Sidney and Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Glaz-
ier, Orleans.
Miss Lena Raspberry was called to
her home in Alpena Friday by the
death of her brother, William. He
came to his death by drowning.
Fred and Harry Meade spent Sum-
day with their mother, Mrs. Mib
Scott of Ionia. Their brother, Ned.
returned with them for a few days
visit.
Straws in the hands of small boys
noint the way to the cider barrel
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Mrs. Bert Danford and children of
Lansing are guests of friends in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Bolenbaugh are
guests of his parents in the city this
week.
James Ferguson of Grand Rapids is
the guest of Carleton Wheeler this
week.
Will Orser went to Mcbride Tues
day to look over timber for the basket
factory.
Miss Agnes Jonas spent the week
end in Cadillac. She went there on
business.
Bernie Zerba and SON, Leon, and
Ferrol, left Tuesday on their return
TO Detroit.
Chas. Define of Ionia was in the
city Monday to attend the funeral of
Chas. Ashby.
Chas. w. Madden is in Escanaba
and other places in that part Of Michi-
gan this week.
Mrs. w. l.. Coulter and son, Teddy,
left Saturday for six weeks visit
at Northport.
Stuart Hayden of Grand Rapids
was the guest of riends here the first
of the week.
Will Gregg has discarded his mot
orcycle and now drives fine five
passenger car.
Miss Agnes Rosek of Sand Lake
spent Thursday and Friday with Miss
Celia Honson.
Miss Edna Lawrence of Seattle
Wash, is a guest at the Puffer home
for some time.
Miss Irma Richter of Grand Rap
ids was the weekend guest of Miss
Cecilia Honson.
Lloyd Strong, who has been visit
ing at Ed McDonald's, returned home
to Remus Monday.
Mrs. Francis Ulrich of Ionia has
been guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Max Walser.
Carl Hoxie and John Gibson left
for Cadillac Tuesday. John will visit
his relatives there a short time be
fore returning home to Andrew Glib
sons.
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Telephone Stock Sold

Scottville.-The Fountain Tele-
phone company has disposed of all of
its assets to the Michigan State
Telephone Company, and in return
will receive $175. The Fountain
company was organized several years
ago when the Bell company could
not go to the expense of providing
the farmers in that vicinity with tele-
phone service, only a few subscribers
could be obtained at that time. The
company built lines for which farm
ers and few business men paid.
The receivers remained the property
Of the Bell company which also oper-
ated the switchboard.
There are eleven stockholders and
the cash when received will be equal
ly divided among them. They will
receive in the neighborhood of 100
per cent on their investments. The
Michigan State Telephone company
wishes to clear the local field of all
opposition, and Fountain and vicinity
is now served by one telephone.
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Local Items


Mrs. A. w. Smith was in Ionia
Tuesday.
Geo. limos of Ionia was in the city
Tuesday.
Phil Gleason and family have NOV
ed to Orleans.
Florence Beedle returned home
from Indiana Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. C. Lloyd and SON,
spent Sunday in Lansing.
A line of hats up to $500 for $1.9s
at Stanton & Sabine's.-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Williams mot.
ored to Eagle Sunday.
Ed. Sixberry and family spent
Sunday at Greenville.
A. @. Hall of Stanton spent Sun
day with his wife here.
Frank Brown had business in
Grand Rapids Tuesday.
Miss Eva Kelley is visiting her rel
atives in Sand Lake for few weeks.
She went there Tuesday.
Daniel Hawley left Tuesday for a
few days stay in Mecosta.
James Ovenhouse went to Grand
Rapids on business Tuesday.
Mrs. F. c. Noyes left Monday oD
her return to Boulder, Colorado.
IT reu DOytT 10 ulitInlS lIOHi al
attack of acute indigestion this week.
Miss Hazel Peck of Grand Rapids
is guest at the Claude Wright home.
Mrs. Ola Richardson went to Grand
Rapids Tuesday on a business trip.
Miss Florence Alverson left for
Fremont Tuesday for a few days
visit.
Mrs. Lena Bauman and daughter,
Leona, returned Tuesday from Me-
costa.
Lee Middlebrook of Edmore was an
over Sunday visitor with his wife and
children at her sisters, the Misses
Cora and Beulah Guild.
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ids; and Miss Kathleen Evertt of De-
troit were weekend visitors at the
Ionia cottage.
John Long visited Fred Long and
family at the lake Sunday.
The storm of Saturday, July Is, did
some damage in the park. The high
wind blew down several trees and tore
the door off of w. +. Bricker's boat
house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Madden and
callers at the park the last of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brown and
daughter, Vivian; and Mr.. and Mrs.
Tonkins of Owosso passed a very
pleasant three weeks vacation; only
George scorched his shins slightly, but
said they troubled him not at all. The
party occupied the Madden cottage
while at the park.
At the Loewe "Cabin" Mrs. Loewe
had for her visitors: II. A. Loewe,
Miss Norma Loewe and Walter Ire
land and Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Burris.
Hal G. Orser and wife camped at
the Lakeside" inn last week. They
had for company Mr.. and Mrs. How
dTu OISeI VI bIccnNiiS. ildi iSpOi ea
the fishing good.
C. w. Madden and VIM. Orser spent
Sunday afternoon at the Madden cot
tage.
O. j. Barker and wife are spending
the week in camp at the Barker.
Fred Chapman and wife spent a
day at their cottage last week.
Bathing at the point beach has been
well patronized during the hot spell.