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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-25
PYTHIANs OBSERVE
ANNIVERSARY DATE

The SD anniversary of the found
ing of the order of knights of Pythias
was observed at MeGill Friday night
by Cyprus Lodge No. 80. The occa-
sion was one of interest and largely
attended by TX. of P's" from all
parts of the district. The rank of
Page and the Lesson of Friendship
was exemplifed by the dramatic team
of Cyprus lodge. Following the
convention. banquet was served at
the American hotel. the following
program was announced by J d.
Watson as toastmaster:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18

Grimm. The former left Saturday for
Pennsylvania where they will visit
Mr.. Greeno's parents. Other visitors
were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Barrows of
Lancaster. They returned home, Sun
day, accompanied by Mrs. K. L. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Glassmacker ST.,
returned Friday from an extended
visit in Cherokee, Ia. Their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sophia Heller, accompanied
them home as Mrs. Glassmacker. who
was quite seriously injured in a run
away accident while out there, was
unable to make the trip unaided. She
is getting along fairly we'll consider
ing her advanced age, and that she
will gain more rapidly since she is
again home, is very likely. Mrs. Hell
Ter left for her home, Monday, after
an enjoyable visit with her four bro
theirs here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18
CASSVILLE.

The Index says:
c. John Hager, his mother and sis
ter are entertaining their guests, Miss
es Elizabeth BrunOw and Ella OFT of
Chicago. Expect to be here during the
week.
Mrs. Wilbur Neeley and her baby,
Martha, left town Monday for Miles
City, Mont. Mr.. Neeley is "ranching'
near that place. He is a son-in-law of
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Donaldson.
Relatives here have word that Carl
Dietrich and his comrades of the End
battalion field artillery, I. N. G., were
called to Bloomington, ILL.,, recently,
on account OF riots there.
Mrs. F. Binkert, a longtime resi-
dent of this village, was "a years old
the 4th OF July and is in good health
and spirit. She can make and bake
bread, cake, etc., as we'll as she ever
could, q useful and beloved member
in the household.
John c. Curry was taken so i'll while
on visit to Lanark, Ill, that his
nephew, VIM. Garner, accompanied
him to Cassville, Tuesday. Lillamae
Curry, who Went with her grandfath-
en-, came home. Later-Mr. Curry
died yesterday afternoon at 100.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18
PLATTEVILLE.
The News saws:

The News says:
Mrs. Nate Ashby is critically i'll at
her home on Pine street.
DR.. Bridges, son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
j. Bridges of this city, has been grant
ed commission as second lieutenant
in the U. S. army DIR. Bridges is a
Capt, Ralph Mccoy, former com
mandant of cadets at the University
OF Wisconsin, has been promoted to
be a major in the army Major Nc
Coy is son of the late Mrs. Edith
Reige Mccoy, one of Platteville's
daughters.
Jimmie Hamilton, who was a Min
ing School student this year but left
IN the winter to act as superintendent
OF mine at Quebec Can, has been
spending few days in this city with
friends. He left Saturday for his
home in Madison. He will return this
fall to complete his course at the Min
Ding School.
H. Wiedman, Little Smoke" who
enlisted with the marines, is now To-
Gated at Paris Island, South Carolina.
The examination given is very strict.
'The day he was examined two out of
fourteen passed. He states that the
company is composed of a fine class
OF men and that they have fine equip
ment and plenty of good wholesome
food.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18
BLOOMINGTON.

The Record says
Earl Field is home from Chicago
having completed a course in a plumb
ing school. He has the offer Of sit
uation at Detroit and is considering
the matter.
VIM. Prideaux returned last week
from his winters sojourn at Long
Beach, California. Mr. Prideaux is
looking we'll. He says California is
the place to winter
John Richter has sold his 8O-acre
farm on the Patch Grove road. to Gus
of Dyersville, Iowa. Mr..
Richter already has retired to the vii
lage Of Patch Grove, the farm being
run by his son, Albert.
Tuesday afternoon ellison Tyler in
vited number Of neighbors to help
him raise new machine shed at his
yard in the village. The work was
successfully accomplished and refresh
ments were served to ALL
Ed. Enke and wife and Lewis, Leon
ard and Alvin Enke, prosperous young
farmers living near Eastman, Craw-
ford county, motored over to this city,
Sunday and visited at the home of
their uncle, H. G. Enke, and cousins.
The Linn Woodhouse and Lee Greer
families are enjoying life at their
summer cottages at Bagley The edi-
tor and family expect to join them to-
day or tomorrow, and the editor will
Ford it to work each morning and re-
turn in the evening.
The Stacker in our midst, who is
trying to live on the product of other
peoples labor, entered Ed Patterson's
cellar and stole some canned goods,
etc. The authorities should introduce
Ia detective or bloodhounds, or both,
and bring the drone to Justice
While cranking his car one evening
last week Frank Taylor broke wrist
and had to come to town and get it
fixed up. Rather busy time of year for
farmer to be laid up for about three
months, but Franks sons are able and
willing to carry on the work in good
shape.
Gerald French, one of our soldier
boys, came home from FIT. Riley, Kan
sas, to pass the week around the 4th
with parents and friends. Gerald SAYS
the soldier life agrees with him. He
has been promoted to corporal, the
first step in the line of advancement
from the ranks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18
VIM. b. VandewaII.

William B. Vandewall was born in
Lancaster, February II, 1851, and died
IN Missouri Valley, Ia, on June 20.
1917, after several months illness re-
sulting from articular rheumatism.
In his early youth he chose photo
graphy as his life work, his father
having been a pioneer photographer
OF southwestern Wisconsin. This pro
fession he had followed until his re-
cent fatal illness.
Mr.. Vandewall was united in mar
rlage on April 26, 1874, to Miss Mary
Alcorn OF Lancaster. To this union
Two children were born, a boy and a
girl, both deceased. The wife died on.
Sept. 5, 1894.
During the past few years he had
MADE his home in Exeter, Neb.. until
on account OF serious illness, he was
taken TO the home of his sister Mrs
Il. }. Tenant at Missouri Valley six
weeks ago. Since this time he had
oeen silent sufferer. fearing not to
ole, and comforted in his agony bv an
answering faith in God. He had
made, and richly deserved. scores Of
friends. Since the death of his family
ne mad sacrificed much of his own
comfort for the good of others.
He leaves to mourn his death three
sisters, Mrs. Geo. Acorn and Miss
Carrie Vandewall of Omaha. and Mrs
II. j. remnant of Missouri Valley. al
so TWO brothers, Frank and Walter.
ooth living in the state of Washing
ton; besides other relatives and
great number of friends.
Inc funeral was held from the r
D. remnant home, in Missouri VALLEY.
on June %, at 2:3O O'Clock. Rev. 3. a
Ihomas of the First M. E. church Of
lclatlng. Burial was in Rose Hill
cemetery at that place. ***
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18
PLATTEVILLE.

The Journal says:
While coming home from fishing
near the New Rose mine one day last
week, Freddie Loui encountered a
rattle snake. 1t was three feet and
three inches long and had seven raft
les and a button Freddie says he put
up quite fight but he succeeded in
killing him, and he hopes to have a
fine belt made from the skin, such as
Charles Nehls is able to do.
Kenneth Botsford, youngest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Botsford, died at
his home in this city, on Saturday ev-
ening, after an illness Of about eight
months. The young lad, but seventeen,
taken i'll and confined to his home for
eight long months had shown unusual
cheerfullness and courage and a kind
and grateful disposition through that
time.
The city pump has been out of COM
mission since Sunday at II a. M, I'M
til IL p. m. Tuesday evening, during
which time the city was without water
from Monday noon until Tuesday
night at midnight. The delay was
caused by the breaking of a coupling
ito the plunge POLE. at a depth Of 155
feet, which necessitated lifting the
pump, Sunday. 1t was found. when
the plunger was pulled, the packing
was in poor condition, and it was ne
cessary to order new packing. Every
thing is in running order again and as
I'VE never miss the water till the we'll
runs dry" it was most seriously
missed and citizens urge there will
be no more accidents.
Mrs. Mary Janney OF Davenport, Ia,
IS visiting friends and relatives here.
While at the Mrs. Thomas cambridge
home on Virgin Ave, she had the mis-
fortune to sprain. her ankle. Mrs. Jan
ney, during her stay in our city, will
be the guest of Mrs. Ben Lonsburg.
Mrs. j. W. Livingston has been en-
gagged by the school board to take the
principalship Of the Brick school or
north ward, the position made vacant
by the resignation of Miss Julia B.
Main. Mrs. Livingston's many Platte
vile friends are rejoiced at the pros
pect OF having her in their midst
again.
Mrs. Henry Mueller fell from her
porch steps on Monday, and is suffer-
ing with a badly sprained ankle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18
CASSYILLE.

The Record says:
Carl Kuenster enlisted for the army
but was rejected on account of de-
fective hearing. Intent on doing his
patriotic bit" he has enlisted in the
agricultural corps. He left Monday
for Winona, Mimi, where he will en-
gage in farm work
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Groom spent
Sunday and Monday with Lancaster
friends. They also motored to Platte
vile for a short visit. Dallas and
Jack Kilby, who had been visiting
here, returned with them to their
home in Lancaster.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Greene nee
Vera SMITH and Mrs. K. L. Smith of
Sioux Falls, s. D., game Friday to
visit at the home Of Mrs. Mary E.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18

When shaking heavy rugs hold. by
the sides. If possible, spread them
wrong side up on the grass and beat
to dislodge the dirt, then brush and
hang up to air.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18

5. W. DOOLITTLE, M. d.. e. DOC
LITTLE, M. D.-Doolittle Bros. hos
pital. Lancaster. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18

GEO. B. Observation-Disclosures at
Law. Office over Peoples State
Bank, Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY.
AttOrneys-at.Law

BROWN, BRENNAN e CARTHEW-
Attorneys at Law. Office in Baxter
Blk. Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-07-18

Chas. Pearson was saved a Sc fine
in the La Crosse Municipal court be-
cause he wore a Red Cross button. He
was arraigned on the charge of drunk.
enness and disorderly conduct. "Your
fine is 81 and costs Of S." said Judge
John Garilin after examining Peter
son. The court was about to call the
next case, when he noticed that Peter
son had q Red Cross button on the Ia
pei Of his coat. Because you were
patriotic enough to buy that button,
I'll remit the fine You're discharged
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-08
CUB CHANCES DEPENDENT ON
DEVELOPMENT OF CATCHERS

BY Mark Shields
A chain is no stronger than its
weakest link, and a ball club is no
stronger than its weakest position.
Which is another way of saying
the Cubs are in bad straits for catch
ing material, and will have to limp
along in the National league process
sion unless unexpected maTvels de-
velOp during the spring training trip.
Art Wilson is the only backstop
with experience. He reached camp
yesterday, but it will be a few days
before he is able to undertake hard
work. He is behind in his condition
ing and must catch up with the peO-
pie who have been trying out since
the first day
To help Wilson with the work
Manager Mitchell has DiIhOefer and
Elliott. Benton, the University of
Michigan man, is not ready for big
league company, or even for a job in
the higher elias minor leagues. FL
lott had a little experience in the Ma
tiOnal last season. DilhOefeT, with
Milwaukee, worked comparatively
few games.
With the exception of Wilson the
staff is green, probably the greenesU
combination that ever started the
season with a big league club. Of
course, these youngsters may de-
velOp into phenOms, but that is a
long shot.
Ray SchaIk, now hailed as the.
crack catcher Of baseball, was not a
regular during his first season on the
South Side, and it lisa long time since
such a fine prospect came to the ma
jors. Playing in the big leagues is |
far different from the minors, and
the catching department is the most
responsible of the entire works.
II is a lob that requires HIGH me-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-08

SUeaQlneSS ana a spark or TWO OF IN
spiratiOn in order to keep the re-
mainder Of the team on its toes.
1t is too much to expect a green
catcher to have all these requisites.
It is impossible for him to know the
weakness Of batters he has never
seen before.
DiIhoefer is out temporarily be-
cause Of an injured wrist. He hurt it
last year playing ball, and again this
winter. The bones are not broken,
but are badly jammed.
Mitchell's present plan for the out
field is to start Mann, Williams and
WOlter as regulars, with Max Flack
as first relief man. WOlter has been
hitting b.. trifie better than Max. so
far But this plan is subject to re-
vision and is apt to be upset. Cy Will
Iiams had trouble with his batting
eye during the latter part of the 1916
season, and was practically helpless
before. a good Ieft-handed pitcher.
Flack was considerably more effec-
tive. Z There is no longer a low wall
on the North Side for lunging hitters
to aim at.
Douglass and Perry tried to pitch
against George StOvaTs club and
were sadly bumped. That is to be
expected at this time. On the other
hand, the Cub ClOuters connected &C
curately with the Vernon pitchers.
Vic Safer hit a home run.
If SWede Risberg, the California
infeld recruit, lands a regular job
with the White SOX it will probably
be at third base and Buck Weaver
will return to his old post at short.
If Risberg lands it will be because
more batting power can be put forth.
The new combination could not
maintain a stronger defense.
Weaver is a remarkable infieIder,
no matter where he is played In the
time he worked at short he was a
sensation in his ability to cover
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-04-12

Fork. The closing of this l0-mile gap
would open Il new highway between
this city and Occur dAlene and while
ii would be some longer, il would
eliminate the famous Fourth OF July
canyon and open a route OF unusual
scenic attraction.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-04-12
TARBOX STOCKHOLDERS
ADD TO CAPITAL STOCK
SHOOT FIFTY FEET WIDE or
GOOD MILLING oRE-GOOD
FINANCIAL SHAPE.

The proposition to increase the
capital stock of the Tarbox Mining
company was considered at meeting
of the stockholders of the company
held IN this city last Tuesday eveii--
ing, when the increase was authoriz-
ed by majority so large that it was
practically unanimous. There were In
round figures 1,25O,0OO shares repre-
sented in the meeting, tlve-sixths Of
the entire capitalization, and Of these
Cnly $4,000 were recorded against the
ly from stockholders in Ridgway, Pa.
BY this action Of the meeting, 100000
shares will at once be placed in the
treasury of the company, making the
total capitalization 100000 shares.
This will place the company in ex-
eellent position to meet the financial
requirements of the company without
imposing a burden upon the stock
holders, and 1t Is believed that the
current assessment will be the last
that will be levied, The great ore
body that has recently been disclosed
on the 600 level, which assures the
future of the mine as q producer, will
make it possible to find market for
sufficient treasury stock to provide
funds for further development, con-
struct a mill and pay for such other
equipment as may be necessary.
Ore Shoot so Feet Wide.
600 has passed across the vein and
exposed so feet of high grade milling
ore, both lead and zinc. The showing
is described as one that has seldom
been equalled in the district at sim
liar stage of development, and re-
moves whatever doubt may have ex-
listed as to the future of the Tarbox.
Drifting is now going forward both
east and west in the ore, and by the
time the mill is ready this summer
there will be a tremendous tonnage
available. At the same time prepar-
ations are being made to begin sink
ing the purpose being to extend the
shaft 200 feet further and open this
ore shoot on the 500 level as quickly
as possible.
The company owns valuable wat !
er right which is capable of providing
power for the mine and mill and all
other purposes. and steps will be
taken to utilize 1t at an early date,
thus reducing the cost of power to
the minimum. The Tarbox is said to
be one of the best equipped mines in
the district for development purposes,
having among other facilities a saw
mill and an abundance of saw timber,
enabling the company to provide lum-
Der for mill and other buildings at
the lowest possible cost.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-04-12
DOUGLAS SHIPMENTS
REDUCED BY BAD ROAD
ROYALTY FOR MARCH WAS LESS
THAN EARNINGS FOR FEB
RuARY-DiviDEND MAY /.

While the report of tonnage shipped
from the Douglas during March by
the Anaconda company, which has the
property under lease, has not been re-
ceived, information has been received
paid the Douglas company for the
month amount to $260S25. This Is
about $500 less than the royalties for
February, and is accounted for in the
fact that the road from the mine to
the railroad Is in an almost impossible
condition, which has made it neces-
sary to tighten the loads by almost
half as compared with these handled
during the winter with solid snow
roadway Shipments may be expect
ed to be even lighter this month and
possibly next. Except for this diff
Guilty in transportation, the mine
would be shipping more ore than ever,
as large amount of ore is available
and further development is showing
most satisfactory results.
Dividend May 1.
The receipt of the March royalty
will increase the cash in the treasury
of the Douglas company to $9,420.76.
Against this dividend of / cent per
share has been declared, payable May
] to stockholders of record April IA.
The dividend disbursement will
amount to $S525, leaving balance in
the treasury of $S95.76. There has
been much trading in Douglas stock
since the bond and lease was taken
by the Anaconda company, and
Large amount of it is now held in
Butte and Anaconda. Since the an
nouncement of the dividend the sec
retary has been deluged with certii-
Gates coming in for transfer The re-.
linqushment of the bond by the Ana
conda company has had the effect to
rather strengthen the stock, for the
operation of the lease together with
the splendid showing Of ore reserves
the mine is making indicate higher
value to the property than the figure
for which it was bonded.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-04-12
JAMES r. HoWARTH.

In the death of James F. Howarth
the Occur d'Alene district loses one of
its most notable figures, the mining
industry a consistent champion, and
the city Of Wallace a successful and
public spirited citizen. Mr.. Howarths
business career was unique, and af-
fords striking example of the devel-
opment Of seemingly dormant faculties
as an offset to the appalling loss of
others. He came to the Occur d'Alenes
In 1885 and engaged in mining at
Burke and other parts Of the district.
A few years later while employed as
q miner in the Success mine he was
the victim of an explosion which de-
stroyed his sight and almost cost him
his life. This terrible misfortune in
stead of destroying his usefulness
stirred to activity his latent mental
resources, and he entered upon a bus
mess career which was crowned by
unusual success. He opened and per-
scnally conducted a cigar store which
proved a financial success. When the
ueIIldlu lOT SOeuT u AleHe mining Sec
urities reached O. point Of Importance.
Mr.. Howarth's business foresight saw
the possibilities of the brokerage bus
mess and he formed partnership
with Fred Stroh, being the pioneer
brokerage firm of the district. In a
few years the growth of the firms
business justified a wider field Of op-
GRAFTON, and Mr.. Howarth conceived
ard carried into effect the organiza-
tion of the James F.. Howarth COM
pany Associated with him in the COM
pany were p. j. Gearon, John H. Nord-
quist and Fred Stroh, and the busi-
ness of the company in addition to
mining brokerage includes real estate,
insurance, abstracting and other lines
It was a singular shifting of fortune
that Mr.. Howarth, with his partner.
Mr.. Gearon, afterwards gained control
Of the Success mine in which he lost
his sight while employed as miner.
Mr.. Howarth was giving his attention
to the Spokane branch office Of the
company when he submitted to a sur
gical operation which caused his death.
His funeral in Spokane last Tuesday
was attended by many Coeur d'Alene
friends, and the news of his death
was received with expressions of pro-
found sorrow throughout the district.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-04-12

The same opposition has stood in
the way of paving the streets during
the past two years. an improvement
for which over 80 per cent of the
property owners directly concerned
had petitioned, and which the maj
ority of the council did everything in
its power to accomplish. Had 1t not
been for this opposition, the residence
section of the city would have been
paved long ago, and the people would
now be in position to enjoy this great
Improvement this summer, rather than
looking forward to the discomfort and
inconvenience of having the streets
torn up. In spite of. this opposition.
the council has finally awarded a con-
tract for this great work which will
stand the test of the courts, but even
now the only assurance that the con-
tract will be carried out speed
lily rests in the success of the
peoples ticket. The platform
of the opposition ticket is
absolutely silent on the question of
paving, and as the sponsors for that
ticket have devoted their energies dur
ing the past two years to preventing
paving, in the absence of any evidence
to the contrary, 1t is reasonable to
assume that they will continue their
obstructive tactics if given control Of
the city government The fact that
the contract is awarded would not
deter them from instituting proceed
ings that might seriously delay the
completion of the work. The only
safe course is to elect the ticket that
is pledged to the completion of paving
at the earliest possible date, pledge
that is backed by the record of cam
didates who have fought for paving
and all other improvements and re,
forms in the interest of the taxpay-
ers.