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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-31
MAPLE HILL DOlNGS.

Peter Anderson and Peter johnson
have had telephones installed in their
homes.
The Literary society met at the
home Of Olaf Berglund Saturday
evening.
The Ladies Aid society met with
Mrs. Gust Anderson Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Chris Nelson entertained a
number of her lady friends Saturday
afternoon.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-31
GEORGE B. HUGHES RESIGNS
AS ROAD SUPERINTENDENT

George B. Hughes has resigned as
superintendent of roads in this coun-
ty and has accepted the position of
assistant highway engineer of St.
Louis county. He leaves on the stage
today and will enter upon his new
duties at once. Mrs. Hughes and the
children will not leave until the
boats start.
St. Louis county is to be congratu-
lated for securing the services of SC
efficient road engineer as Mr.
Hughes and we wish him success in
his new field.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-31
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN
VERY GOOD CONDITION

The annual meeting of the Congre-
gational church was held Wednesday
the Oath. Seventy-fve people being
present. Reports were read from
the various officers and organizations
showing the church to be in a heal
thy condition spiritually, socially and
financially. Since Mr.. Ripon took
charge of the work 18 months ago 81
have united with the church 5 by
letter and 16 on confession of faith.
During the same period the present
house of worship has been erected,
and practically all paid for. y
The work of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety is worth more than passing nc
tice. Despite the trying times and
the high cost of living the Ladies
Aid society the last year raised $3.50.
The church tended the ladies a vote
of thanks for their noble work. The
Sunday school is keeping pace with
the growth of the church. Prof.
Beebe conducts a most enthusiastic
class of boys. His teaching and class
methods are of the highest order.
The classes Of Miss Lien and Miss
Reidesel are gaining from week to
week. Mrs. Geo. B. Hughes also con-
ducts a class of great interest. The
complete harmony that prevails in
every department of the church pro-
misses a new year of greater achieve
ments and inspiration.
JAMES G. SCOTT,
Clerk.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-31
NEWS-ETTES OF GRAND
mARAlS AND VICINITY
Jottings Heard About Town Of
Things Of General Interest
to Local Readers

Get your valentines at the drug
store.
John Samskar left on the stage to-
day for short business trip to Du-
luth.
Judge Geo. H. Durfee has been suf-
fering from bad cold the past two
weeks.
Frank Perrault, has been seriously
i'll for some time and is not expected
to recover.
There will be large display of
valentines at the drug store after
February 1st.
The Catholic Ladies will meet
with Mrs. Ernest Olson Friday af-
ternoon, February 9th.
The Congregational Ladies' Aid
will hold food sale at the Trading
Post next Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Lorenson, of Horseshoe Bay,
came up on the stage today for a
short business visit in the village
Hjalmer Sather arrived from Du-
luth last Saturday to visit friends
and relatives. He walked in on skis
from Cramer.
c. G. Stubstad leaves on today's
stage for Proctor, where he will be
employed as cashier of the Mesaba
State bank. Good-by and good luck
Stub.
B. A. Rude left on the east bound
stage yesterday noon for Grand Port
age, where he will do some black
smith and repair work for the gov
eminent at that place.
There was a large attendance at
the Princess theatre last Thursday
evening when they showed 'The War
of the World" The pictures were
very interesting and instructive.
Word has been received from Miss
Schaller that she is still confined to
her bed. and it is not likely she will
be able to return to resume her
school work here for several weeks.
Road Engineer Hughes, assisted
. by County Surveyor Berglund and P.
O. Wahlstrom, have completed the
survey Of the new road from Grand
Marais to Good Harbor HILL The
new road will follow close to the old
road except at few places where
new route is taken to avoid some
of the steepest grades. Work on
construction will commence early in
the spring.
The first number of the Des Moines
Lyceum course will be given Thurs
day evening, February 9Th, at the
school auditorium. This first num-
ber will be given by Ella Steel Dor
non, a dramatic reader, and Rose
Clark Price, violin and pianist. Sin.
gle admission tickets for this enter
tainment will be fifty cents for ad
ults and thirty-fve cents for school
children. Season tickets for the
five numbers, 81. so. Owing to the
difficult travelling and the long time
to make this point the commence
ment of the course has been delayed
longer than was at first expected
Dates for two of the other number:
have laso been received.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-31

WANTED-To hire good team Of
horses for hauling logs.-W. S.
Smith, Schroeder, MINI.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1917-01-31

Anyone having an old horse or cow
that they wish to dispose Of for fox
feed phone THE FOX FARM
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02
NEGRO BURNED ALIVE
IN FIRE THIS
AFTERNOON Which
DESTROYED HIS HOME

Tom Brown. a colored man. aged
about 40 years. was burned to death
this afternoon, when fire DESTROYED the
tenement in which he had been living.
corner Massachusetts avenue and
Plum street. Brown was helplessly
i'll, and unable to get up from his chair,
ana the flames. famed by high winds,
worked so rapidly on the wooden struc-
lure, that it was impossible to rescue
him and he was burned to a crisp.
The house. tenement owned by
U. +. Quaintance. was burned to the
ground, and 1t was not until practic-
ally all the timbers had been con.
sumed by the flames that the body
could be recovered.
The man was suffering from dropsy
and was unable to walk a step. His
wife was washing clothes in the back
yard. when the fire was discovered,
and she was able to rescue a small
child. but by that time the flames had
grown so fierce that she was unable
TO give her husband any assistance
The man leaves a wife and two
children. and everything they pos
aessed on earth was destroyed in the
fire. This is a pitiable case. and
should appeal TO all charitably in
clined persons. Anything in the way
of clothing, bedding. furniture, would
he godsend to these unfortunate
Or if any one cares to donate little
money the Telegram will gladly SCI
that it is given the woman, or it ma.
be handed Mr.. o. J. Pope, who live
in the vicinity.
With the house was also destroyed
the clothes of Mrs. Arnold Mrs
Friend and Mrs. Smith for whom tn
negro woman washed.
The fire department was promptl
on the scene, and though the fire ha
gotten too much Roadway to save tn
house they prevented it from spread
ing to neighboring houses. which, wit
the high winds prevailing, was som
accomplishment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02
Do You-Like Club
Entertained

Thursday afternoon Mrs. Alison
Hoyt Granger Of Lake Morton Drive
was hostess to the Do-As-You-Like
Tub in a manner much enjoyed by
all who participated in the delight
FIJI affair.
liter an hour of art-needle work
followed an informal period which
was especially interesting because OF
the vivacious interchange Ct ideas
between guests from various States,
all retired to the artistically decor
ated dining room where a most eleb-
crate luncheon composed of the Sea-
turcsque fashion: the long polished
table was a dream of beauty with its
fine doilies and rare flowers heaped
upon the center mirror.
There in attendance were the
club members Mesdames Lester
Hall, l.. w. Yarnall A. b. Bogart,
j. r. Speth, j. Poteet, J. G. With
crs. c. G. Cox; c. G. Keller, j.
! Cleveland, II. l.. Collins, with their
guests, Mrs j. d. Woodward, city;
Mrs. +. y. Swope, CT Philadelphia;
Mrs Laura Fowler. Watesa, ILL.,;
Mrs. t. j. Honeyman, Senuna, N
Y; Mrs. F. w. Lanier. Lake Nor
ton Drive, and Mrs. r. + Coe, OF
Minneapolis. Mimi.
Mrs. j. C. Withers, 70l East Or
anCc St, will entertain the club la
dies together with their husbands
and gentlemen friends Thursday
Teb Is, at a Valentine Six o'clock
dinner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02
BRYAN'S WORK FOR
SUFFRAGE CAUSE UP
IN TENNESSEE

Miami Feb. Wv. J. Bryan OF MI
ami, and Mrs. Bryan, were guests OF
Nashville, the capital city OF Tennes-
see Yesterday. Mr.. Bryan was sched-
uled to address the Tennessee legis-
lature on the subject Of woman SUI
frage, measure now pending in that
state for which the suffragists are
,-o-l,irg hard. IT was also stated that
10 would give Valunteer State legisla-
tors his views on railroad influence
and a more easy method Of amending
the state constitution"
A dinner was given to Mr.. and Mrs
BRYAN at the Maxwell hosue in Nash
Vile last evening, followed by a re-
ception. An entertainment was also
given by the Tennessee Equal SUI
frage association In honor OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. Bryan and members fthe legis
lature. the association being session
in Nashville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02
VISITORS FROM
SEVEN STATES
ENJOY PICNIC

a bunch OF visitors from seven
States made up a picnic party for
Cleveland Beach Thursday, Feb. 1
The purpose Of the party was said to
be TO have a few of the finny tribe
from Lake Hollingsworth. but in
reality ii was to fill up on Florida
climate. swap fish stories, acquire a
coat of Florida midwinter tan, to
tell about when we get back north.
TO eat everything in sight tthe re-
suit of Dixie appetite) and Incl
dentally to gather pine needles and
sandburs for fancy work. These pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Stoddard Of
Michigan, Mr.. and Mrs. T. Peck of
Michigan. Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. o.
James of Indiana, Mr.. and Mrs. II
T.. Bertrand of Indiana, Mrs. j A.
flack and three children Of Indiana.
Mesdames Breathitt and Rowan of
Indiana, Mr.. Isiah Weisel Of Indiana,
Mr.. NJ. Rothenberger of Pennsyl-
lania, Misses Sarah and Laura Mil
Ter of Pennsylvania, Mr.. and Mrs. II,
T. Hornberger CT Pennsylvania, Mr..
John Stoner of Ohio, Miss Stoner CT
Ohio, Mrs. S. II. McNeely OF North
Carolina. All chaperoned by Mrs.
Wcoten of Lakeland, Fla. Needless
TO say all enjoyed the occasion, and
will always remember the hospital
ity Of the people Of the Reach, th'
fish stories, and the Florida climate
which beats even the fish stories
which is going some.
ONE WHO WAS THERE
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

sometimes justify some effort &c re-
i;ese the bad traffic conditions. ana
this was the case as regards the road
between this city and the H;llsbor-
cugh county line. Mr.. c. G. Mem
minger offered Commissioner Swim
del a quantity of phosphate rock or
nehhle TO repair the road provided
Nr Swindel would furnish the la
b-r t. spread it. Accordingly the
offer of this public-spirited citizen
was accepted, and Mr.. Swindel took
the county convicts for one day 10
spread the phosphate that Mr.. Mem
minger donated. The road IS con-
siderably improved thereby, and the
travelling public will appreciate this
fact.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

Everybody should bear in mind the
two card parties to be given by the
Woman's Club at the Club House to-
morrow afternoon and tomorrow night.
Gentlemen, as well as ladies are cor
daily invited and expected to attend
these affairs. the one in the afternoon
to be a Rock party beginning at 8
O'Clock and the one at night to be a
whist party. which will start at 8
o'clock. Visitors in the city VIII De
cordially welcomed. The proceeds
from refreshments will go to aid the
Domestic Science department of the
Lakeland schools.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

hr. A. d. Thompson, OF A. u
pmpson & Son, Savannah. Ca, man
lecturers Of printers rollers, is a
jtinguisbed visitor to Lakeland TO-
\ and was a pleasant caller at the
negram office. The firm, OF wnlcn
!. Thompson is the head, has been
wing the newspapers Of the South
kh rollers for many years, and py
b dealing and prompt service mas
bit up one Of the biggest institutions
the kind in the country. MI
lompson said he had often passed
rough Lakeland and each time had
bmised himself he would stop on
cause he liked the looks OF the
|wn from the train, and when seen
a closer vision he says 1t Is one OF
e prettiest, most progressive towns
has seen anywhere.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02
REV. WRAY'S CASE
TO COME UP
FOR TRIAL NOW
VERY SHORTLY

The Tampa Tribune of this morn
ing says:
Postal inspectors have provided
a coed sized terms business for
Judge r. NJ. Calls session here this
February without the Federal Judge
seeking cases from other sources.
There are at least six major cases
which will be presented by inspec-
tors of the Pcstoffice Department be
sides numerous smaller cases. Court
begins Feb. IL.
Chief among the major cases is
the indictment against Rev. ]. E.
Wray. Methodist minister charged
with sending obscene matter through
the mails. This case will be amon2
the first called. Deputy Clerk w.
Roger Watkins having been in
structed to summon witnesses in this
and several minor cases. Rev. Wray,
formerly pastor of churches at Or
lando. Lakeland and Live Oak, is al
legged to have operated the Star Book
Company which, it is said, neddled
lascivious literature, using the mails
for his operations When the indict-
,nent was returned. Wray, then pas
tor Of the Live Oak churcn. was
rushed off to Chattahoochee by his
friends. He remained at the State
asylum for the Insane five months
before he was discharged, the au-
thorities declaring him sane. He was
arrested on the Federal warrant and
is now out under bond.
Hawk Case Aroused Much Interest
The case of A. p. Hawk, who was
indicted by the Federal Grand Jury
at the last term in Tampa, and
whose indictment was not an
: nounced for some reason until the
Tribune uncovered the facts earl,
= in July, is enc of widespread inter
! est. Hawk is charged with usin2
: the mails to further a scheme to dc
| fraud. in connection with the opera
tons of the Cooperative Homestead
Company, of which Hawk is mem
y her. at Crystal Springs. Hawk is
: Tcledo man and the compliments il
the case are residents Ct widel.
: scattered sections of the country
Ia, IL In. Nirin n
y Crystal Springs upon statement
said to have been made by Hawl
> and which they allege to be untrue
Homer Gaines, a negro, g await
ing trial upon char7es of robb'n
tie mails. Postoflice inspectors whel
> they invaded his home, following
u the theft Of ham bait" CLAIM
they found stock that wo..d .-T
done Justice to any depaytm :.
, store in Lakeland, of which tow
+. the black was a resident. Game
was a porter at the Union Station.
l. Postmasters in Trouble
]. T. Howard postmaster at Moi
felt. and J. A. Harris, assistan
. postmaster, are awaiting trial upo
an indictment charging tho embe'
- element Of s3,005 from the pcstf
funds in their charge.
Another postmaster under charge
is Henry Robertson, postmaster
Ridgewood Park He is indicted Q
the charge of embezzling $3.50.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

tr. e. E. Middaugh has arrived
m Galesburg, Ills, Joining his
Aily who have been here since last
lust. Mr.. Middaugh has a fine
Ne in the Hollingsworth section,
)ch he declares he will come down
settle on as soon as it reaches a
he where it is self supporting. In
meantime, Mr.. Middaugh spends
winters here, the remainder Of the
he being employed as conductor
one of the big railway lines run
q out of Chicago.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

tr. H. L. Kelley returned this after
IN from Tampa, where he went to
)kafter entering his full blooded'
|e ribbon Plymouth Rocks In the
bltry department of the South Flor
Fair. He declares the poultry .ex-
BIT is the largest and finest ever
)wn in the State before. and that
| the exhibits are away ahead OF any
Big attempted in past years. POLK
hnty has a fine exhibit and all the
mites show up well" declared MI
Hey. The Gasparilla Carnival and
hth Florida Fair opened this morn
B and there was a big attendance
bpite the unusual weather.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

Some complaint has been maze
klative to the condition Of the vari-
bs roads in this section. People GEN
fally, however, realize that ere a
Feat while these roads must he torn
b to be transformed into the hne
ephalt highways provided fer by
be bond issue. and that it would be
tasteful to spend much money IN
laking repairs upon them at this
ne. However, circumstances
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

he Tampa Special was about an
late this afternoon due to fire
3 City, near the Brewery, where
|e wooden buildings on the south
of the track were on fire. The
Department had their lines
Iwn across the tracks, which held
train in Ybop nearly a full hour.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

Ne have received notice from the
toffice department to change Col
In S. Edwards paper !rom Tai
assee to Lakeland, and he viii
before arrive shortly to take up
permanent residence here with
NEST estimable family. Col. Ed
Ids will assume his duties as
Ice of this district on newt We'd
day,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

OWNER WILL SELL lots Z and w.
block f, Orange Park; also lots
+ and G, flock f. Park Hill addi-
tions to Lakeland. Price reason
able; easy terms. Address How
ard Wright. Honey Creek, Wis.
6213
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

lie Missionary Society of the First
hodist church will hold its regu-
monthly business session at the
kch on Monday afternoon at 3
)ck.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

Ne G. A. r. Circle viii meet at the
\ r. Hall at 2::30 o'clock tomor-
afternoon. All visiting G, A. r.
Is in the city are cordially invited
e present.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02
LAKELAND WEATHER
FOR JANUARY
WAS IDEAL

The weather last month was the
most delightful this section has ever
known Every day was balmy and de-
lightful. and no fires were needed any
day. Weather Observer A. j. Hol
worthy. has compiled the following
daily report of the weather for the
month.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02
LAKELAND
J LACONICS
,ase of fire phone 5000

and Mrs. Harry B. Smith have
apartments at the Henrietta
they are now at home to their
friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

Ne pillau to have been given to-
J by the Barracks has been post
"a indefinitely on account of the
her. The date will be announced
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

b. Frank Burton and son, Mr.
I'd Burton, of Toronto, Canada,
b the city guests of their
DIS, Mrs. Sarah Thomson and
|Nr. E. w. Thomson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

Is Josephine Drane is down from
lido for the weekend the guest of
>arents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Drane.
will return to Orlando Sunday af-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

: Woman's Auxiliary of All Saints
kppal church will meet Monday
boon at 8 o'clock at the residence
Is. B. F. Hines.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

3 G. A. r. Post will meet at
hall at 9 O'Clock tomorrow
Ing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-02-02

NJ Max. so NJ Min. 57.4 Total Ito
A. ]. HOLWORTHY,
NCooperative Observer.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-24
FRUIT LAXATIVE
 F0R SICK CHILD
"California Syrup of Figs can't harm tender stomach,
 liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving her children California Syrup of Figs" that this is their ideal laxative, because they love it's pleasant taste and it thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels with out griping.
 When cross, irritable, feverish, or breath is bad, stomach sour, look at the tongue, mother! If coated, give teaspoonful of this harmless fruit laxative" and in few hours all the foul, constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the bow els, and you have well, playful child again. When its little system Is full of cold. throat sore. has stomach-ache, diarrhoea, indigestion, colic-reEem- Der, a good inside cleaning should always be the first treatment given.
 Millions of mothers keep California Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a teaspoonful today saves a sick child tomorrow Ask at the store for 50- cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs which has directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-upo printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-24
GIRLS! GIRLS! TRY T.
 BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR
Make it Thick, Glossy. Wavy, Luxur. iant and Remove Dandruff-Real
 Surprise for You.

Your hair becomes light, wavy. fluff. ", abundant and appears as soft, lus- trous and beautiful as 8 young girls after "Danderine hair cleanse" Just try this-moisten a cloth with a little Danderine and carefully draw it through your hair, taking one small strand at time. This will cleanse the hair of dust, dirt and excessive oil and in just a few moments you have doubled the beauty of your hair.
 Besides beautifying the hair at once, Danderine dissolves every particle of dandruff; cleanses. purifies and invig. crates the scalp. forever Stopping itch, ing and falling hair.
 But what will please you most will be after a few weeks use when you will actually see new hair-fine and downy tt frst-yes-but really new growing all over the scalp. If you care for pretty. soft hair and lots of it, surely get a 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine from any store and just try 1t. Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-24

Hopkins Speer of Montgomery county. prosecuting attorney of this district and Sheriff Tom J. Bledsoe of Garland county, are under indict- ment of two counts each for failure to enforce the statutes against gamb- ling at Hot Springs. Thirty-five other indictments have been returned. The others are directed specifically against those who have taken part in the gambling transactions either by ope- rating games or renting their property for such The indictments are the result of general cleanup campaign which has the indorsement of the Business Mems League and other commercial organizations of the city, and which has been led by Circuit Judge Scott Wood, who personally conducted the investigations in the grand jury room.
 A number of the undesirable under indictment have left the city in a gen eral exodus of persons who had been gathering in here recently and who are not wanted. The sentiment is in full accord with the movement. that Hot Springs might be cleaned of all the gambling devices and their follow ing before the season" of resort pat ronage reaches it's height. which Viii be the case next week
 Brad O. Smith has been appointed sheriff to fill the vacancy. There is no vacancy in the prosecuting attor- ney's office because of the indictment. The indictments cannot be tried until some time in April.