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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
BOYS CONFERENCE
MEMBERS RETURN.

The U. P. boys conference held at
the 500 last week was attended by 5l2
boys, Marquette having the largest
delegation with fifty boys. The con-
ference was great success from all
points of view, and the representatives
are unanimous in their approval of the
treatment they received.
The social feature was the compli-
mentary banquet given by the boys of
the 500 and their friends to the boys
of the conference. After an address
Of welcome by Mayor S. T. Handy, the
principal address was delivered by II.
R. Pattengill of Lansing. Other noted
speakers were Leonard Paulson. boys
expert of Chicago, Dinnie Upton,
Grand Rapids coach, and DR.. A. G..
Studer, a noted Detroit physician.
The L'Anse boys who attended the
conference will report tomorrow and
Monday evening. William Crane and
Emil Sanregret will speak at the Com
mercial Club meeting, Alphonse Moran
will talk at theihigh school, and George
Bickford will report at the M. E..
church.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Registration Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the quail
fed electors Of the Township Of
L'Anse, County Of Baraga, State Of
Michigan, that At the place of holding
the General Primary Election in said
township or precinct on Wednesday,
March z, A. d. 1917, the Board Of
Primary Election Inspectors, in accord
ance with the provisions Of Act 281,
Public Acts Of 1909, as amended, will
register the name Of any person who
shall on that day appear and make
oath or affirmation to the effect that
he IL qualified elector in such town.
ship or precinct, or when they person
ally know him to be such. Any person
registered on any primary day ~ pre-
seribed above shall be entitled to vote
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Dave Picket Coming.

The original Pickets. colored enter
tainers who are we'll known in this
section through many previous visits
here, will entertain the public at the
L'Anse Opera House next Wednesday
evening. Dave is just as good as ne
ever was, if not better. He has been
appearing before the public the past
38 years. That his entertainment is
all that it IS claimed to be is shown
from the following clipping from the
Mining Gazette:
Painesdale Picketts, duo of
colored entertainers, gave an enter
tainment at the Odd Fellows theatre
Monday and Tuesday nights that SO
pleased the large, audiences that Sec
rotary Cowling of the Painesdale Odd
Fellows, manager Of the theatre, gave
the entertainers personal endorse
ment for offering so clean and novel
performance.
man. He is the only colored performer
in the country depicting white charac-
ters and he pleases exceedingly with
this part of his work, as well as with
his varied dancing. The South Range
towns infrequently have an opportunity
to enjoy theatrical entertainment and
they found the Picketts delightful. The
little company intends to play ether
range towns and elsewhere in the Cop
per Country
Regarding their show, the Press
Comment of Buffalo. N. D. says: Their
banjo playing was excellent; it is doubt
full whether their superiors as BAN
joists, exist today; but Uncle Dawes
impersonations made the biggest hit
he is an impersonator and change artist
par excellence the Swede, the old
man, the Jew, the Dutchman and the
Chinaman were all true to life, and bis
Irish Characterization was immense. A
few more Dave Pickets would add
strength to the saying that negro is
really smoked Irishman.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Primary Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that Gener-
al Primary Election will be held in the
Township of L'Anse, County of Bara-
ga, State of Michigan. at the Town
Hall at L'Anse for Precinct No. l, at
Odd Fellows Hall at Pequaming for
Precinct No. 2, and at Athletic Hall at
Herman for Precinct No. 3. within said
township. on Wednesday, March z, A..
d. 1917, for the purpose of nominating
by direct vote candidates by each of
the several political parties for the fol-
lowing Office, viz:
One Circuit Judge for the Twelfth
Judicial Circuit of Michigan.
Suggestions Relative 80 Voting.
Separate ballots for each political
party will be provided. The elector
must name the political party of his
choice when asking for ballot and in
marking his ballot must make cross
in the square to the left of the name
of each elector for whom he desires to
vote, and can vote for only one candi-
date except where two candidates are
to be elected, in which case he should
vote for two.
After the ballot is prepared it should
be folded so that the initials of the in
spector on the perforated corner will
be on the outside.
The polls of said election will be open
at o'clock a. m. and will remain open
until o'clock p. m. unless the Board
of Election Inspectors shall in their
discretion adjourn the polls at IL
o'clock noon for one hour.
OCTAVE SEAvoY.
Township Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Covineton Notes.

W. II. Oakley was in town Friday.
Grant Gillespie went to Escanba
Wednesday to lcok for men to work at
his camp. So
Miss Olive Hutula went to Ishpeming
Tuesday to haye some dental work
done.
The Finnish Dance given Saturday
evening at the Covington Town Hall
was largely attended. Miss Mitchell
furnished the music.
The contest for new members for the
Covington Rod & Gun Club closed last
Saturday, the banquet being held to-
night. Captain Tracy on the Rod side
turned in 3S applications, Captain
Peterson on the Gun side securing %,
bringing the total membership up to
So. Pres. Peterson complimented both
teams for the interest taken in securing
new members. The earnest work Of
Elmer Gustafson saved the Rod team
from defeat, he making special trip
to Walton for members at the last
minute.
Supervisor and Mrs. P. F. Tracy, Ell
mer Gustafson and Gus Kotila were in
L'Anse Wednesday, the gentlemen at
tending the county convention.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
SKANEE MAN KILLED
BY FALLING TREE.

John Nelson was killed Tuesday
afternoon by falling tree. while en-
ployed in the camp of August Holm
strom at Skanee. He had just started
to work in the camp that morning. and
about five o'clock met his death, when
tree which had lodged in the branches
of another tree fell and pinned him
down.
Mr.. Nelson was born in Silleiud,
Vermland, Sweden, December 3, 1862.
and came to this country in 1883. locat-
ing at Skanee in 1891. In 1899 he was
united in marriage to Miss Hannah
Carlson. Besides his widow, he leaves
ten children and sister to mourn his
death.
Mr.. Nelson was one of Arvon town
ships good citizens and his sudden
demise is deeply deplored.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning at ten o'clock from the house,
with services at the church at 1920
Rev. Olsndsc of Calumet officiating,
interment being in the Skanee GENE
terry.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
FORMER BARACA
MAN DIES SUDDENLY.

Tefor Durand, aged IS years and q
resident Of Baraga for over 80 years.
died In Hubbell Wednesday. His death
came with shocking suddenness and
caused great sorrow to the many friends
of the deceased and his family. Mr..
Durand was stricken with an attack Of
paralysis just after finishing his dinner
and passed away in q few moments
without regaining consciousness.
Mr.. Dursnd had only resided In
Hubbell since last September, going
there from Barsga to conduct a hotel.
While in Baraga he engaged in the
hotel and livery business. He 10 sur
vived by his widow and ten children:
Ernest Of Barsgs; Mrs. Rose of Ke-
weenaw Bay; Henry. Florence. Edwina,
Florina, Napoleon, Telesphors, William
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Convention Held.

The Republican county convention
was held at the Town Hall in L'Anse
Wednesday afternoon, delegates being
present from Baraga, Covington and
L'Anse townships.
P. F. Tracy of Covington acted as
chairman, with S. o. Clinton of Bar
aga as secretary and Gust Kotila of
Covington and Noise Deschaine of
L'Anse as tellers.
Martin Voetsch and j. ]. O'Connor
of L'Anse and E. F. Douglas of Ke-
weenaw Bay were elected delegates
to attend the state convention at De-
troit next Tuesday.
} The convention endorsed F. F.
Rogers for state highway commissioner,
Fred l.. Keeler for superintendent of
public instruction, Thomas w. Nadau
for member of the board of education
and Judge j. w. Stone for justice of
the Supreme Court.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
$1,000 VACATION TRIPS
FOR u. P. TEACHERS.

Clover-Land Magazine, published in
Menominee by Roger M. Andrews, is
beginning its second year with re-
markable popularity contest, as a re-
suit of which two Upper Peninsula
school teachers will in August, 1917
enjoy a fifteen days trip, amid the
luxuries of the greatest American rail-
roads, to Chicago, Omaha, Salt Lake
City. Los Angeles, Universal City (the
capital Of the moving picture worldly
the Pacific beaches, San Francisco and
Denver, twice crossing the Rocky
Mountains by different routes.
The best of everything will be pro-
vided without penny of expense to
the school teachers who win the great
contest, and nothing will be spared to
give them a wonderful trip. The
passenger departments of the Chicago
G. Northwestern. the Union Pacific, the
Salt Lake Route and the Pullman COM
pany will CO. operate with the publisher.
Reservations have been made at the
best hotels, automobiles secured for
side trips and wonderful nights ride
on the Pacific Ocean planned from Port
Los Angeles to San Francisco on the
Steamship Harvard, entering the
famous Golden Gate just after sunrise
in the morning.
Not content with two grand prizes,
a second trip from their homes to
Mackinac Island, and via, the palatial
lake boats of the Great Northern
Steamship company to Buffalo and re-
turn, with day at Niagara Falls, will
be provided for six or eight of the
school teachers who fail to win the
western trip. Teachers in the contest
who do not win any of the trips will be
paid cash commission for their work
before the winners leave their homes.
The contest will be decided by votes
given with subscriptions to Clover-bant
Magazine. the only illustrated periodi
cal in the Upper Peninsula.
The plan in detail is announced in the
February number of the magazine. A
vigorous contest is expected among
Clover-Land school teachers, betweer
now and July 21st, 1917, when the con
test will close. The awards will bt
made by committee composed of the
three cashiers. of the Menominee banks
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Pedaamine Notes.

John st. Cyr returned Monday from
the hospital at Hancock, where he un-
derwent an operation.
Mrs. T. G. Soil and Mrs. Olof Skug-
gen were in Michigamme Sunday in at
tendance at the funeral of Gus Olson.
DR.. J. G. Turner, of Houghtcn. was
a professional caller here Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Torey Thorescn were
L'Anse callers Monday.
Mrs. August Koppana and Mrs. Mat
tie Saari returned Tuesday from the
500, where they attended the funeral
Of the infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Matti Saari, Jr.
w. E. Wooding, of the 500, called
here Saturday.
A 10 pound soldier arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Dishnow
early Sunday morning.
Mrs. Marius Soil has been confined
to her room with illness the past two
weeks.
Tom Sawyer returned Tuesday from
Duluth, where he spent the past two
months as scaler with large lumber.
ing concern.
Mrs. Chas. j. Brink has recovered
from bad attack CT the grippe.
The Ladies Aid society of the Cath.
ollc church was entertained Thursday
by Mrs. John A. Hickey.
w. L. Hagadorn, of Cheboygan
! called here Saturday.
Fred w. Hebard spent last Friday
and Saturday in Duluth.
Erick Silanpaa was in from Aur.
Wednesday with an injured rib.
Miss Melwina Forsythe will leave &C.
morrow for Jersey Shore, Pa, for al
extended visit with relatives. O
Joe Wolf is laid up with bad at
tack of influenza. ~
Mrs. Anna D. King entertained tn,
Ladies Aid of the Union church Thurs
day afternoon.
Miss Mum. registered nurse, VIII,
was attending the infant daughter o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Thoresen, wa
called home Tuesday on account of th'
death Of her uncle, Horatio Hall O
Laurium. Miss Bailey of Calumet il
now on duty in her stead.
DR.. F. F. Marshall was L'Ans'
visitor Tuesday.
Oliver Morris was a business calle
in Duluth the first of the week.
Mrs. Edward Deslaurier returne,
yesterday from visit in Dollar Ba.
with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Miley.
J. A. Hickey was in Chicago thi
week on business.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
WORKING ON BIG
COLONIZATION PLAN.

Messrs. w. H. Grimms and M. w.
Brown of Simms, Illinois, arrived in
L'Anse Wednesday and are looking
over the cut-over lands of Baraga
county for the purpose Of colonizing at
least so families in this section. They
will visit all parts of the county, max
ing tests of the soil, and will then re-
port to their friends, who are desirous
of leaving the thickly settled districts
of Illinois. where land is being sold at
about $500 an acre. They want to buy
land at reasonable sum, build homes
and become permanent settlers.
Mr.. Brown expects to leave Monday
for his home. Mr.. Grimms will remain
here for some time set.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

To the Township Clerks and Electors:
You are hereby notified that a GEN
eral Primary Election will be held in
the several Judicial Circuits of this
State on Wednesday. the seventh day
of March, 1917, for all political parties,
for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for the Office of Circuit Judge, as
prescribed by Act No. 281 of the Public
Acts Of 1909, as amended.
In Witness Whereof, have hereto
affixed my signature and the Seal, at
L'Anse, this 18th day of January, in
the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred
seventeen.
HOMER J. PEHNocK,
Sheriff.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Severe Cold Quickly Cured.

ION December first I had q very
severe cold or attack of the grip as it
may be. and was nearly down sick in
bed" W, ties o. J. Metcalf, Weatherby,
Mo. 81 bought two bottles of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and it was
only few days until I was completely
restored to health. / firmly believe
that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
one Of the very best medicines and will
know what to do when ! have another
cold" For sale by the Superior Phar.
macy, L'Anse and Axel Erickson, Ska
nee. advertisement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
FASTEST GAME OF
SEASON TONIGHT.

Lovers of basketball will be given a
rare treat at the L'Anse Opera House
tonight, when the Eclipse Club team
lines up against the fast and expert
enced Negaunee city team. The game
will start at $3.50 o'clock.
Negaunee beat our boys at Neoaunee
last week by the score of So to H. or
course our boys were not at their best
on this trip, but this does not detract
from the fine playing of the Negsunee
team. They have the fastest organ
ization L'Anse has bumped up against
this season and are going to give the
locals the battle of their lives this
evening. L'Anse has the reputation
of never having lost a game on their
home floor, but they are going to have
their hands full to keep up their good
record.
If the grade of game counts for any
thing, everyone interested in basketball
should be on hand tonight to root for
the home team. They will witness an
exceptionally good contest and will
likewise help out the management,
which is under heavy expense in
getting this team here.
The lineup of the L'Anse team will
be: Center. Stryker; Forwards, G.
McKindles and Edwards; Guards, E.
Sanregret, N. McKindles, Bickford and
johnson.
Dancing follows the game.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
For a Bilious Attack.

When you have severe headache,
accompanied by coated tongue, loath-
ing of food, constipation, torpid liver,
vomiting of partly digested food and
then bile. you may know that you have
severe bilious attack. While you
may be quite sick there ia much con-
ISOLATION in knowing that relief may be
had by taking three of Chamberlain's
Tablets. They are prompt and effectuai.
For sale the by Superior Pharmacy,
L'Anse and Axel Erickson, Skanee. :
advertisement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

The masquerade ball given at Grange
hall in Baraga township Wednesday
evening was well attended and it is
stated that is was one of the best
events ever staged by the Changers.
The prizes were awarded as follows:
First comic, Albert Berg as a tramp.
Second comic, George Paquette as an
organ grinder.
Third comic, Peter Mayo as clown.
First fancy, Ruth Shulstad and
Florena Legarie as queen valentines.
Second fancy, Olivia Lund as the
queen of hearts.
Third fancy, Ingeborg Lundin as
Cloverland.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

at the succeeding election without 9TH
er registration.
Registration can be had by Application
to the Township Clerk.
Any qualified elector may register
and be eligible to vote at any primary
election if he shall appear in person
before the township clerk and take the
oath required as to qualifications for
registration, and request that his name
be registered.
Blanks for this form of registration
can be secured at the township clerks
office. ~,
Dated this 10th day of February, A..
d. 1917.
OCTAVE SEAvoY,
Township Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
The Best Recommendation

The stongest recommendation any
article may receive is favorable word
from the user. It is the recommends
tions Of those who have used it that
makes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
SO popular. Mrs. Amanda Gierhart,
Waynesfeld, Ohio, writes, "Chs mber-
lain's Cough Remedy has been used In
my family. of and on for twenty years
and II has never failed to cure cough
or cold" For sale by the Superior
Pharmacy, L'Anse and Axel Erickson,
Skanee. - advertisement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

The following il from the files Of the
Negaunee Iron Herald files dated Fe-
bruary 9th, 1877:
A correspondent writing from Michi-
CANINE to the L'Anse News, takes q
new view Of the proposed division Of
Marquette county. He asserts that
division Of the county entails the pre-
sumption that Ishpeming would be the
new county seat and consequently il
selfish. to say the least. Asataxpsyer
hs favors county division; but he wants
the county seat to be somewhere be-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Church Supper March IL.

The ladies' of Sacred Heart church
are preparing for supper and sale to
be given at the Town Hall on st. Pat
rick's day. March 17th. A musical
program of local talent is being pre-
pared and it is expected that the or
chestra of last year composed of Leon
ard and Hilmar Pylkas of Houghtor
and Norman McKindles of L'Anse will
render few selections during the ev-
ening.
The menu and program will be an
nounced later.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

tween Ishpeming and Humboldt and
suggests that the western township of
Baraga county be attached to Mar
quette, so that it will not cost labor
ing man with q little property all he
can earn outside of a bare living in
order to srpport one of the most reck-
less and extravagant county organiza-
tions in the Upper Peninsula. If the
county is not to be divided, he favors
letting the county seat remain where
it is.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Spur Township Death.

Gustave Adolph Olson, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Gilbert Olson of Spur town.
ship. died Wednesday of last week at
the hospital in Ashland Wis, following
an operation.
Gus was born in Michigamme Janu-
ary 80, 1886, and resided there twenty
years. He has resided in Bessemer
since last October, being employed
there as a meat cutter. Surviving him
are widow. an IS months old daugh-
ter, his parents and three brothers.
The funeral was held at Michigan
me Sunday, Rev. Hill officiating.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
For Highway Commissioner.

wish to announce to the voters of
L'Anse township that / am candidate
for the Office of Highway Commissioner
and respectfully solicit your vote and
support at the caucus and polls.
2-17-tf. CHAM DEsHAINE.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Wanted.

Agent for L'Anse and vicinity. Good
proposition. Previous experience un-
necessary. Free School Of Instruction.
Address Massachusetts, Bonding and
Insurance Company, Accident and
Health Dept. Saginaw, Michigan.
Capital 81, 500, 900.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Foraer Arrested.

August Rennick, alias August Covi-
lau, was arrested in Detroit Monday on
charge of forgery. On January 3rd
Rennick issued check on the First
National Bank of Marquette to Middle
Vosnett at Nestoria. receiving $73. 80
for the worthless paper. He was
brought back to Baraga county Thurs
day.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
For Township Clerk.

wish to announce to the voters of
L'Anse township that | am candidate
for the office of township clerk. have
been resident and taxpayer cf the
township for years and if chosen will
look after the duties of the position to
the best of my ability. Your support
at the caucus and polls will be appreci-
ated.
2-I7.tf. MIKE CoENoRs.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

I wish to announce to the voters Of
L'Anse township that am candidate
for the Office of township treasurer and
respectfully solicit your vote and sup
port at the caucus and polls.
NOISE T. DEsCHAINE.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
Hibbina Loses.

The Hibbing hockey team met the
fast Two Harbors team at Two Harbors
Monday and were beaten by the score
of to 2. The game hung in the bal
ance until the final few minutes, when
Two Harbors scored the winning point.
1t is expected that the teams will
meet again at Hibbing tomorrow after
noon.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
For Township Treasurer.

desire to announce to the voters of
L'Anse township that ! am candidate
for the Office of township treasurer ali
the spring election and solicit your sup
port at the caucus and polls.
2-1T-tf. ALBERT OLSON.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

and Maurice. He also leaves sister,
Mrs. Philip Foucault of Baraga: and
two brothers, Ernest of Reptile, and
DR.. William Durand of Everett, Wash
ington.
The funeral will be held at Hubbell
this morning.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

Construction work on the Stearns &
Culver Lumber Company's railroad
was suspended Monday for month on
account of the cold weather. Levand-
er johnson, constructruction superin-
tendent, left Wednesday for a four
weeks visit at his home in Hoxeyville.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
For Township Clerk.

Iwish to announce to the voters Of
L'Anse township that ! am candidate
for the Office of township clerk and
earnestly solicit your support at the
caucus and polls.
2-3-f. TELEsPHoRE G. BELANGER.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office Of township trcasur-
er and solicit your support at the cauc-
us and polls. Have been resident
and taxpayer of L'Anse township for
twenty years.
2-3-f. CHARLES RAMBAUD.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

Matt Egerer expects to finish his
contract of hanling from twelve to
fourteen tons of ore from the Detroit
graphite mine to Taylor switch by the
end of February.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17

hereby annouce myself q candidate
for the Office Of village treasurer and
request your support and vote at the
caucus and polls.
2-3-f, Thomas A. CosRrove.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-02-17
For Township Clerk.

l desire to announce my candidacy
for the Office of township clerk of
L'Anse township and solicit your sup
port at the caucus and polls.
2.1O-f. Euclid S. LeDuc.