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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
HAVE ODD NAMES IN BoRNE0
Natives Must Have Some Trouble In
Keeping Track Of Their Chang
ing Cognomens.

IL must be a matter OF some diff
Guilty for d member OF the tribe OF
kayans OF Borneo TO keep track Of
his own name. Among those people,
when a child Is born II receives the
name OF some repulsIye object or Is
simply called 1T" SO that, not hav-
Ing distinctive name, the evil spr-
its cannot identify II and cause 1t
harm.
When the child is two or three or
four years old they name IL. say, tt
Jan. The father is thereafter known
as Tama Tijan-Tama meaning the
father of"-and the mother is known
as lnai Tijan-mother OF THAN. The
fathers original name, KEELING, for ex-
ample, is dropped. and frequently II Is
forgotten unless there are other IA
theirs OF Tijans. In that case the IA
ther is known as Tama THAN KEELING
father Of THAN. formerly KEELING.
If THAN dies, then Tama Tijan's
name becomes Oyong KEELING (mean-
ing "Kebing the bereft," provided TT.
Jan was the eldest child). If young
Ut iiiliu NAtS, TIE lhlltE bttolutS AhhW
KEELING; If his wife dies, he becomes
Aban KEELING. II he becomes a grand.
father, his name will be Lak KEELING.
Lagi Is distinctly an honorary title,
like its equivalent datu among the Ma
lays. With those people datu is supe-
rior TO the title hadji, borne by one
who has made the pilgrimage TO Mecca.
Datu, literally grandfather, is equlya-
lent 10 elder with US.
Among the Kayans II is n breach OF
manners to ask a man what his name
is. If white man does so through
ignorance, the man will turn TO by
stander and ask that the stranger,
who does not know the customs, may
be informed. If a man tells his own
name, the evil spirits Will hear him,
and can more readily do him HARM
Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
NEW LEXICON or THE OPERA
Illuminating Information Compiled for
the Benefit and Guidance OF
the Nninitiated.

Orchestra-A place 10 leave your hat
and coat while smoking a cigarette In
the foyer.
When the orchestra starts an ILL
hammered crashing to indicate the ap-
proach OF finale. the gentlemen arise
and adjust their silk toppers. Then In
unison they walk briskly down the
aisle. tapping cigarettes on mono
grammed cases.
On the descent OF the curtain the
ladies raise their hands aoft In the at
tltude OF prayer, simultaneously bring
ing the palms together sharply In
quick succession. This IS supposed
to register pleasure that the act is
over.
Family CIrcle-The spot where one
Kisses the applause and applauds the
Kisses.
The appearance OF the conductor at
any time Is the signal for rounds OF
clapping from all those who wish TO
prove that they are educated to dlstln-
guish conductor from a first yiolinist.
With each shift OF the conductors
vane he OF the bIllowing locks and I'M
stinted tie says. soto voce, 20 the
girl with the bobbed hair glrded by a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
Servants as Hosts.

A curious custom exists in the town
OF Port OF Spain, in the island OF Trim
idad. Every year the servants, who
are all black, give grand ball for
their masters and mistresses. The
Princes building, n huge place where
all public entertainments are held. is
engaged, and everything is done I'm the
best style. There are two halls for
dancing, one for the servants and the
other for their guests, both OF which
are beautifully decorated
The best band In the island Is en-
gagged, and the guests are given "a
champagne supper. Etiquette is very
strict and precedence rigidly observed
by the servants, the governors butler
and his lady going I'm before the chief
Justices groom, and so on.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
SEA SNAKES VERY VENOMOUs
There Is Little General knowledge OF
the Many Reptiles That lnfest the
Ocean Waters.

Many persons are familiar with the
names Of the most dreaded and deadly
Of the poisonous land snakes, writes a
contributor to Country Life, but very
few, apparently. have any knowledge
Of the innumerable sea snakes. most
Of which are highly venomous, that In
fest the waters OF the Indian ocean and
the western Pacific.
Nearly all OF them differ from the
land serpents by the literally fattened
and oarl!ke shape of the tail, and also
by the scales Of the under surface OF
the body. When cast ashore accident
ally. the majority are quite helpless
and soon die, for they are unadapted
for getting about on land. Three spe-
cles however. differ from the majority
OF the sen snakes one Of the most
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
HE WAS WILLING TO WAIT
Jim Had No Objection TO Postponina.
His legal Demise Until After
Watermelons Were Ripe.

Jim was a guest OF the state. In
fact, he was ordained 20 be such a.
guest until his demise, for which event
the state had also fixed a date and a
place. providing also an appropriate
length OF rope, II sheriff and the ap-
purtenances. 1t all came OF Jim's
having miscalculated upon the hard
ness OF Luke's head upon the oc-l
caslon OF falling out. The mlstakeI
had been fatal to Luke. Jlm's turn
was at hand.
The sheriff, after the manner OF
his office, desired 10 be kind 10 Jlm.I
Accordingly on the day Immediately
before the ceremony, a certain day in
January, ne asked Jim what he would
like for dinner. Jim reflected care
fully.
Boss" he said, "Ah'd like a waiter
million"
"Brace up. jim" the sheriff REL
sponded. "watermeons won't be ripe
for six months yet"
Boss" answered Jim, earnestly, "efl
It's Jes' de same to you, Ah'll wait till
then"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
The Rural Store Philosopher.

To derlde the whIttlers and the gro
Gerry store philosophers shows lntoler-
ance. In these days OF quick locomo-
ton and communication our mental
processes have speeded up until the
leisurely discussions OF the old-fash-
Toned days are apt 10 be laughed at.
says the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times. But
the scoffer may find by a tour OF In
vestlgatldn, especially among country
town stores that keep open In the eve
ming and are heated with coal stove.
that soap boxes and back SIS chairs
may be the seats OF the elect. That IL.
In the argumentatiye circle are TO be
found very often the thinkers OF a
small community, compelled 10 make
the corner store their club, with a.
membership truly representative Of
the great common people. Lincoln had
many Of the characteristics OF the rue
raj store philosopher and he never des-
pissed. rather valued. humble Americana
opinion. Conclusions reached aroundl
the stove aren't always so far wrong.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
Romance by the eourdfuI.

The gourd does not usually lend II.
self TO romance, yet now and then II
has been recalled by people OF poetic
tendencies I'm connection with the well
sweep and the old oaken bucket. How
ever, there is said 10 be in the posses
sion OF family In Palmyra, Mo. a
gourd that was sent 200 years ago
from jamestown, Va, to England filled
with the seeds OF plant peculiar 10
that colony, and that was returned n
little later refilled with the seed of
English flowers. More than hundred
years ago, when the westward migra-
tion began, the family carried the
gourd to their new home beyond the
Observation-Disclosures Science Month
ly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16


common kind OF three-foot snake that
lives In the waters from the Bay OF
Bengal TO Oceanic. This Species easily
crawls on land and sometimes makes
Journeys OF n considerable distance
inland.
Most OF the sea snakes have brill
liant colorings. They feed on fish and
other marine creatures and are extraor-
dinarily active. In length, they vary
from about two feet 10 as much as ten
or twelve feet. Sea snakes, also, differ
from land snakes I'm the shortness oc
the tongue. In their natural element
they thrust only the extreme tip OF this
organ through two small notches I'm
the closed mouth. They have compare
lively small nostrlls, placed on the top
OF the snout. and furnished with a
valve that opens 10 admit air and that
closes 20 exclude water when the rep
tile Is beneath the surface.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
now TO CARRY A SPARE TUBE

How should carry this tube in
my carr Is a question which the new
1edeling 10 the automobile recrea-
ton frequently asks. The service
manager OF the Fish Rubber company
applies nothing more than plain cold
reasoning in his answer to this
query. lie says
The best way OF all Is 10 carry
your tube mounted and inflated in
your spare tire, but where an addi-
fional tube Is desired, Il should be
wrapped in heavy wrapping paper
and bound with rubber bands.
"1f not wrapped Il Is likely to be
cut or chafed from contact with tools
or other equipment carried in the
tool box, and thereby permanently
injured The use OF rubber bands in
stead OF string for tying the package
is recommended because II will pre-
vent cutting the tub should the string
be tied too tight"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
WHY SEVEN Is ALWAYS
THE LTCKIEST NUMBER

For countless ages Seven has been
considered the luckiest number. It
occurs frequently through the Bible,
and Shakespeare characters more
than once swore by the seven stars.
In the Bible the Creator ended His
work on the Seventh Day
The clean beasts and fowls went
into the ark by sevens The ark
rested on the seventh day OF the
seventh month
Seven days were appointed for the
eating Of unleavened bread; seven
for the feasts OF the Tabernacle; sew
en- for the Publication rites.
Joseph, interpreting Pharoah's
dream saw seven fat kline, seven fat
years.
Zecharias wrote Of the golden can
dle-stick with its seven lamps.
Miriam was healed OF her leprosy
after seven days.
David sang seven Penitential
psalms
Men were told to forgive their enc
mics seven times seven
Joshua babe seven priests blow sew
en- trumpets on the seventh day and
to compass Jerichos walls seven
times.
St John, in his prophecy to the
seven churches OF Asia. writes OF sew
en- lamps before the throne; Of a
book sealed with seven seals. Of sew
stars and Of seven angels with seven
trumpets.
There are seven wonders Of the
world Greece had seven wise men,
the arts number seven There were
seven sleepers. seven great hymns,
seven ages OF man
In the seventh inning at the ball
gabe, fortune is supposed to come to
the home team and the tailors say the
newest waistcoats are to hear seven
buttons.
Believing that luck attaches to the
lucky number seven Manager Breg-
ger OF the Gem theater. has booked
the Seven Deadly Sins, a series Of
seven fve-reel features There are
seven stars in the series Ann Muir
dock, Holbrook Blinn Shirley Mason
Nance O'Neil. Charlotte Walker H.
3. Warner and George LeGuere The
series will run for seven weeks
The sins are Sloth, Pride, Passion
Wrath. Greed, Sloth and Sin not
announced known merely as THE
Seventh Sin. Ann Murdoch in "sloth".
the first one, will be shown on
W" the first one, will be shown on
Tuesday, June 10th
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
THE 800 BOND.

IL has been carefully estimated that
the proceeds OF one 800 Liberty Loan
Bond will fully clothe, arm, and
equip one American soldier Each
purchaser OF a Liberty Loan Bond for
800 may feel that his or her money
Is doing its individual part in the
arming and equipping one our coun.
try's soldiers. To some who wish
that they could actively serve their
country in the field but who have
been denied this privilege this gives
specific. tangible nature TO an IN
vestment In Liberty Loan Bond
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
June s, 1917

June s. 1917
A special meeting OF the common
council of the city of Crystal Falls.
Michigan. was called to order on the
above date at 8 o'clock p m by the
order OF the mayor the Hon. ]. j.
Gaffney Members present: Shells,
Nelson, Axelson. Meisler and Kles-
ges.
Minutes of previous session dis
pensed with.
The following resolution was Of
fered by Klesges, who moved its
adoption, seconded by Meisler.
Resolved that the city clerk be,
and he hereby is instructed to call
for bids for concrete curbing and
gutter for the improvement OF Fifth
street, said bids TO be in conformity
to specifications on file in the office
OF the city clerk. and to be filed with
the city clerk not later than o'clock
p. m, Monday, June 25th, 1917
Ayes. Shells, Nelson, Axelson,
Meisler and Klesges Resolution
adopted
The following was offered by Meis-
Ter who moved its adoption, second
ed by Nelson.
Resolved that the city clerk be,
and he is hereby instructed to call
for bids for hauling mine rock from
the Kimball mine to Fifth street.
Said bids to be in conformity to the
specifications on file in the Office OF
the city clerk, and TO be filed not
later than o'clock p. m, Monday.
July 20, 1917. Ayes: Shells, Nell
son. Axelson Meisler and Klesges
Resolution adopted
The following resolution was Of
fered by Shells. who moved its
adoption, seconded by Axelson
Resolved that the city OF Crystal
Falls purchase from the Iron Coun-
ty Lumber and Fuel Co, 2,2OO llneal
feet OF 4-inch verified round drain
tile for the sum Of $l54OO, Ayes
Shells. Nelson Axelson, Meisler,
and Klesges. Resolution adopted
There being no further business.
on motion meeting adjourned.
W J. GRIBBLE.
City Clerk
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16

juno a lsl7.

June 4, 1917.
A regular session Of the common
council OF the city Of Crystal Falls
Michigan, was called 20 order on the
above date, at s o'clock p. m, by the
mayor. the Hon. J j Gafiney.
Members present: Penglase, Mel
son. Shells. Axelson, Meisler and
Klesges. Minutes Of previous session
read and same approved.
The Hon. ]. j. Gaffney made the
following appointments for the fiscal
year:
City Attorney Clarence Dwyer.
Roll call: Shells, nay; Nelson, nay;
Axelson. nay; Meisler. yea; Klesges,
nay Motion lost.
Pounmaster-Hu Koepeke. Roll
call: Penglase, ; Shells. yea (:
Nelson. nay; Axelson, yea; Meisler,
yea; Klesges, nay. Motion carried.
Chief Fire Dept-wm. St. Ar
mold. Roll call Penglase. nay;
Shells, nay; Nelson, nay; Axelson,
yea; Meisler, yea; Klesges, nay. Mo
tion lost
City Attorney Clarence Dwyer.
Roll call Penglase, nay; Shells,
nay; Nelson, nay; AXelson, nay:
Meisler, yea; Klesges, nay Motion
lost.
Moved by Klesges, and seconded
by Axelson. that the meeting be adj
iourned. Carried
w J. GRIBBLE,
City Clerk.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
Republication
NOTION FOR PUBLICATION.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
u S. Land Ofiice at Marquette,
Michigan. May 20. 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given that
Alexander Dalpra, OF Crystal Falls.
Michigan, who, on December %, 1910.
made Homestead application, No.
O2362. for lot q section 80, township
a y. range 81, W Michigan meridian,
has fled notice OF intention 10 make
final three year proof. to establish
claim to the land above described.
before the clerk OF circuit court. Iron
County. Michigan. at his Office iu
Crystal Falls, Michigan. on the 10th
day OF July, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Louis Miesler. William Jackson,
Fardy Dishaw and Frank Robinson.
all Of Crystal Falls, Michigan.
JOHN l.. HEFFEMAN.
June . to July ~. Register
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16

Catarrhal Deafness Cannot be Cured.
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There Is only one way 10 cure ca
tarrhal deafness, and that is by a
constitutional remedy Catarrhal
deafness is caused By an inhamed
condition Of the mucous lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube :
is innamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing. aud
wen Il Is entirely closed. Deafness Is
the result Unless the inflammation
can be reduced and this tube restor-
ed 10 ifs normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever Many cas-
es OF deafness are caused by catarrh.
which Is an inhamed condition OF th 8
mucous surfaces Halls Catarrh
Medicine acts through the blood on
the mucous surfaces OF tie system
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of Catarrhal Deafness
that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Medicine Circulars free. All
druggists, 75c.
F.J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
Iodine Cures ErxsipeIas.

DR.. w. KeppIer reports to the Medl-
zinlsche Kllnik of Berlin that a
prompt and certain cure of erysipelas
Is obtained by painting the affected
part with a 10 per cent solution OF
Iodine. He accounts for the fact that
he has been able to discover only one
case Of erysipelas among men wound.
ed In the present war by the prompt
use OF iodine In treating their injuries
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
hlet

diet:
"Ah The Swans0own motif" or,
"This staccato movement heralds the
entrance OF Ziegfeld"
After the curtain fall. n the shouts
OF Bravo" "Beese" and ION Coore."
are sufficiently persistent, the sing
ers are compelled 10 come out in
front In an attempt 10 quell the dis
turbance. This is styled curtain
call.-Life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16

II will cheertully say that Cham
berlain's Tablets arc the most salts.
factory remedy for stomach troubles
and constipation that have sold In
thirty-four years drug store service. /"
writes S. n. Murphy. druggist, Wells
burg, y. <. obtainable everywhere.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
POOR COMMISSION.

Crystal Falls. Mich. june IL, 1917.
An adjourned regular meeting OF
the Iron county poor commission
was held on the above date. Members
present. Olof Helgemo. Ed Scott.
and Robert Minis. Minutes Of prev
ious meeting was read and approved.
Upon motion the following bills
we're allowed and the secretary was
Instructed to issue orders for same.
CRYSTAL Falls Coop. society
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
His Turn to Push.

Eyes" said the pompous merchant,
addressing meeting OF the local
Guild for Mutual Self.Improyement.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16

Miss Marjorie Meader, daughter of
Manor and Mrs. Ora A. Meader was
married Monday night at 40 to Dustin
s. Lucicr Of Cambridge. Mass, at her
home Il rIuGd street, Rev. Charles F..
Robinson of the Temple Street Con-
gregationai Church, officiating. The
ceremony was performed in the pres
ence Of only the immediate relatives Of
the two families. Miss Neader wore a
gown Of accordian plated white
Georsette Crepe. embroidered in rose
coiored irridescent beads and her cors-
age boQuct was of lilies of the valley
and rose orchids. The single ring serv-
ice was used. Following the ceremony,
refreshments Of ices and cakes We're
served in the dining room which was
decorated with pink roses and snap
dragons. Miss Meader. who is well
known here has been for the past year
member OF the staff Of the Boston
Herald. Mr.. Lucier is a well-known
Boston newspaper man and automo-
bile editor CT the Boston Herald. They
are to spend the summer at the South
Shore and afterwards will make their
home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
COLLEGE AVENUE
REPAIR WORK

1t is expected that work will soon be
started on repairing College avenue
from the upper Maine Central crossing
to the Fairfield line The road here was
constructed some years ago and for two
springs was the only decent piece OF
road out of the city and as n result got
a great deal of extra travel. 1t also
has to stand heavy travel anyway and
is now in bad condition. being full of
holes and ruts and with the crosswalks
which have been laid across the street
sticking UP in a way to almost throw a
person out of car when driving over
them. 1t is proposed to take the steam
roller and pickup the street as College
avenue was picked up last fall. from
the Elmwood to the lower crossing.
then shape il up with the road machine.
put in some new gravel where needed
and then roll the whole and treat il
with TarVia. after which it is expected
the street viii stand for a couple of
years at least With q small amount of
care and another coat Of Tarvia the
coming spring. 1t is work that every
enc feels is badly needed and cannot
come too quickly TO satisfy the major
ity of the people of the city, surely all
those who drive automobiles anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
COLBY COLLEGE

Prof. Brown met with the serious
misfortune of breaking 4 leg on his
last week end trip to North Conway,
\. Fl. Prof. Brown was in that town
on business and in going to his place
Of business in some way met with the
accident. No particulars had been
learned Mt the college Tuesday Mrs.
Grown has oone on to North Conway.
Tr0f Libby has pameA three more
mon to compete IN the finals of the an
nual HalloTeil prize sreaking contest
to he hold soon with prize awards OF
So. E95. s15 and $40 the gift OF Floren-
tins MclanCthus Hn|loWell Of Keerncy,
Neh. Twelve men from the class of
nuhlic speaking will compete The
three named in addition to those al
ready reported gro Paul G. Alden ~
oe Cumberland Mills Ernest l.. Nc
Ccrmick 10 Of Nvtonitlocb, and A.
thur g. Sardorecr 10 Of Bridcewater.
Prof. Lihhv will take an extended
trip through Arooetook county this
week Speaking before the principal
high schools Of that section in the In
tcrests OF the college. He will also
manage a trip through that county nv
EXPIRES. William Howard Taft. who
will lecture to several Aroostook audi
enceS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
DEXTER
Local Doctor to Go to France
Town Boy Elected Wesleyan
Class Captain

Dr. Virgil A. Widdoes of this town
has enlisted in the medical reserve
corps Of the U. S. Army as a dental
surgeon. He successfully passed his
physical examination at Philadelphia
last week and his papers have been
forwarded to Washington for approval
If accepted DR.. Widdocs will receive a
commission as a frst lieutenant. He
has been recommended for attachment
to the Jefferson College unit which is
scheduled to go to France the first of
June. Or. Widdoes who is graduate
OF the Philadelphia Dental College is
the son OF Mn and Mrs. A. &. Widdoes
of this town and since his graduation
has been In practice in this town.
Howard Widdoes of this town, a
member of the Junior class at Wesley
an University has been elected captain
Of the varsity baseball team for the
coming year.
The change in passenger, express and
mail service on the Dexter branch Of
the Maine Central railroad went into
effect on Tuesday. the afternoon train
leaving at $3.50 instead Of at / :S5. This
arrangement does not in any way meet
with the approval OF local patrons Of
the road in either Dexter or Dover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-16
FIELD NICE DO
MUCH DAMAGE

Local farmers and nursery men re-
port that the field mice have done
large amount OF damage to trees,
particularly apple trees during the past
winter. The farmers noticed late in the
fall that there was an exceptional
number of them but did not look for
any more damage than usual. But
the large amount If grass last year,
caused a coating to be formed over
the fields. and the snow came down
over this and the mice were able TO
get about more than usual and for
that reason their sphere Of activity
was broadened, and the damage done
By them eorrespondirgly increased
They have knawed around the roots
Of the trees end have caused them to
die. particularly the Young ones. One
local nursery has lost over 300 young
trees in this way and other places
have suffered almost as badly. Steps
will be taken ny the farmers and 9TH
ers to reduce tie menace this year as
much as possible and to kill them off
in every pos sible way