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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
Oregon and California Railroad
Grant Lands.

Legal fight over land at last ended
Two mi!h,n three hundred thousand
acres. Title revested in the United
States. Land, by Act of Congress, or
dered to be opened under homestead
final proof) Containing some o. Rest
laws with notifications, for settle
ment and sale. 1.-TWO dollars and fl
" cents per acre time Of original en-.
try plus homestead fees, balance at
timber and agricultural lands lief.
y United states Large cop'iig'.--
ed map showing land by sections and
townships, laws covering same and
description OF soil, climate, rainfall
temperature, etc. Postpaid
two dollars. Grant Lands Locating
co., Portland, Oregon. (Sept1 toNovl7
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
TRANS-MOUNTAIN ELECTRIC
TRAVEL THE DREAM OF
YEARS REALIZED.

Prophecy has been crystallized into
fact-the future has become to-day
the age OF electric railroading is here.
Giant electric locomotives whose
only fuel is the limitless power gen.
Grated by mountain cataracts haul the
heavy steel trains OF the Milwaukee
Road" across the great mountain
ranges Of the Northwest.
Through the Belt. Rocky. and Bitter
Root Mountains for 40 miles electric
ity has superseded steam as motive
power and soon the putting steam To-
connective will yield its place TO the
electric giant in the Cascade Noun
tains In Washington. as the work OF
electrifying the 2l1 miles through this
range is well under way
When you travel to Butte, Spokane
Seattle. Tacoma. Portland and other
Pacific Northwest Cities enjoy q
smokeless, cinderless. noisless frir
through the mountains over the mod
ern electric way-the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway.
For literature giving complete in.
formation regarding this wonderful
achievement apply to Local Agent OF
this railway.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
lAug 49tl

STATE or MICHIGAN. the Probate
Court for the County OF Iron.
At a session OF said Court, held At
the Probate Office. i'm the City Of crys
tai Falls. in said county. on the 18th
day OF September, A. d.. 1917.
Present: Hon. Claude c. Rite,
Judge OF probate.
In the matter Of the estate OF Lauri
Anttila. deceased. John Anttila, hav-
ing filed in said court his petition
praying that the administration OF
said estate be granted 20 himself or
some other suitable person.
II Is Ordered. That the 18th day OF
October. A. D.. 1917. at ten o'clock f.
the forenoon. At said probate Office,
be and H. hereby appointed Tor hear
ing said petition:
II i Further Ordered. That public
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
Amasa News


The kindergarten room OF the AM
asa public school was the scene OF a
very pretty banquet Friday evening,
Sept. 21. The banquet was given by
the people OF Amasa in honor OF the
young men who are soon to leave for
Camp Custer. A delicious supper was
served by the Red Cross ladies -
oIsA shrdi cmfwy sbrdl cmfwycmfw
about two hundred guests. The Will
son orchestra OF Crystal Falls, fur
nished several musical numbers and
short program was also given with
Mr.. j. r. Gibson acting as toastmas-
ter. The room was prettily decorated
with branches Of autumn leaves and
red, white and blue crepe paper. Al
ter the banquet the orchestra and the
people adjourned 70 the town hall
where dancing was INDUCED in.
The domestic science department
OF the Amasa school was very well
represented at the Iron county fair.
They received, in all, thirteen prizes,
five firsts and eight seconds. The
Amasa exhibit was one OF the best
looking collections in the art depart
ment.
A dancing party was given Tuesday
evening in honor OF the Misses Esther
Holm, Agnes Holm, Teresa Weber
and Charlotte Weber who leave on
Thursday for Marquette where they
will resume their work in the North
ern state Normal.
The cave-in OF an old mining shaft
near the North Western tracks has
necessitated the moving Of the North
Western depot.
Mr.. and Mrs. ] G. Grattan left Sat
urday for Canada where they will
make their home
Mrs. Ray Burge and daughter Fern
OF Alpha. are visiting at the William
Burge home.
Mrs. John NORWOOD left Tuesday
to visit relatives in Stevenson.
Messrs. John and Gus Jarvi left
Tuesday night for Detroit.
Mr.. Henry Rowe OF Iron River spent
the weekend in Amasa.
Mrs. c. w. Hughes Is spending III,
week in Chicago.
The seventh grade pupils are col
lecting specimens for nature study
These will be classified and mounted
by the pupils themselves.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Tipping arrived ii
Amasa Tuesday
.Mr. William Burge and Mr.. an,
Mrs Leon Burge left Saturday foi
Battle Creek where Mr.. Leon Burg
will enter training at Camp Custer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

wears OF. age which, with the falling
birthrate, threatens rapidly 70 depop-
the country.
While the plans OF the unit are not
yet fully developed II is expected that
doctors and nurses will be assigned
10 service at all the points OF great
est need In France. They are to be
stationed In groups Of two or more
at leading hospitals from which house
10 house work Aad educational cam
paigns can be conducted, both In the
cities and through the country dis
tricts, A third detachment OF doctors
will sail before the end OF the month.
The Red Cross has already estsb-
lished a children's refuge near Toul
where $50 boys and girls, from near
by villages which have been under
bombardment. are now kept safe from
gas attacks under expert medical care
Ia Cooperation with the French gov
eminent. In Belgium the Red Cross
together with the Rockefeller Founda-
five and six thousand children.
To the American Red Cross hospit-
al, established by DR.. Joseph A. Blake
in Paris, two doctors from New Eng
land are being sent, at DR.. Blake's
special request They are Dr. j. y
McCook, Of Hartford, Conn, and DR.
w. Irving Clark, of Worcester, Mass
DR.. Blake's hospital has made an es-
pecially notable record in its treat
ment of fractures. Several move
methods are in use, including tbs
BLAKE Extension" by means of which
the broken member is suspended in
cradle above the patients bed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior, U. 5.
Land ONCE at Marquette, Mich, July
II, 1917.

Notice is hereby given that Oscar j.
Person, whose postofice address is
Iron Mountain, Mich, did. on the 9Th
day OF March, 1915, file In this office
Sworn Statement and Application, No.
O36S1, to purchase the nh OF swk and
the nwH of sell, sec. %. township a
", range 81 W., Michigan, and the
timber thereon, under the provisions
OF the act of June 3. 1873, and acts
amendatory, known as the Timber
and Stone Law" at such value as
might be fixed by appraisement. and
that, pursuant to such application.
the land and timber thereon have
been appraised. s1O4s.OO. the timber
estimated $4,000 board feet at $500
per NJ, and lO5 eds at $1.00 and the
land $4,000; that said applicant will
offer final proof In support OF his ap-
plication and sworn statement on the
18th day of October. 1917, before
the Register and Receiver. at Mar
quette, Michigan.
Any person IS at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry, or init
ate a contest at any time before pat
ent issues. by filing corroborated
affidavit In this office. alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
JOHN L. HEFFEMAN.
aug 400 Register.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

The American Red Cross announces
today that DR.. Charles Ulysses Moore,
OF Portland. Oregon, has been sent to
France to reinforce the infant welfare
unit now at work there under the d.
rection OF DR.. William p. Lucas Of
the University OF California.
with DR.. Moore, who is one OF the
leading pediatric specialists OF the
Pacific coast, go a group OF sixteen
nurses who have had special training
In children's diseases and social well
fare work.
These achievements are sent In
response to cabled request from Ma
jor Grayson NJ. p. Murphy, head Of
the Red Cross commission to France,
under whose direction DR.. Lucas is
working. The Red Cross will endeav-
or 10 decrease the present high
death rate among children under two
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
a special election in and for the city
OF Crystal Falls. Michigan, will be
held in the several wards Of said city,
to-wit:
In the First Ward, at the Captains
office at the Great Western mine.
In the Second Ward, at the base
ment Of the Lockwood House.
In the Third Ward. at the base
ment of the new City Hall.
On Monday, the first day Of October,
A. d., 1917, at which election there
will be submitted to the electors of
said City, for adoption or rejection.
the question OF having general re-
vision OF the Charter OF the City os
Crystal Falls.
At said election there will be elect
ed seven Charter Commissioners, one
OF which shall be elected from each
ward OF the city and four OF said com
missioners shall be elected from the
city at large. In case the PROPOSE
ton to revise the Charter does not
carry, the election OF the Charter
Commissioners shall be void.
Any elector OF said City, having \
residence OF at least three years In
said city, except city officers or en-
ployes, whether elected or appointed.
shall be eligible to place on said
Commission. Candidates for said
Charter Commission shall be nomin-
ated by petition without reference 20
or designation of party affiliation,
signed In the case OF the Commission
err from each ward, by not less than
fifty electors. residing in such ward
and In case OF Commissioners at Large
BY not less than fifty electors resid-
ing In each ward In such city, asking
chat the name OF the candidate deslg-
mated shall be placed upon the ballot.
ALL NOMINATION. PETITIONS or
CANDIDATES FOR SAID CHARTER
COMMISSION MUST BE ON FILE
WITH THE CITY CLERK or SAID
CITY NOT LATER THAN FOUR
O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON OF
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1917
For said election the Boards Of
Registration for the several wards OF
the City OF Crystal Falls shall be In
session on Saturday, the goth day OF
September. 1917. from eight o'clock
In the forenoon TO eight o'clock in the
afternoon, In the following places.
respectively:
In the First Ward, az the Captain
Office at the Great Western mine.
Tn the Second Ward, az the base
ment OF the Lockwood House.
In the Third Ward. at the basement
OF the new City Hall.
At said session OF the said Regis
tratlon Boards II shall be the right OF
each person then actually residing In
the ward and who at the said pro-
posed election may be qualified vot-
er, and whose name is not already
registered. 10 have his name entered
In the register Of such ward.
-. w j. GRTBBLE. city Clerk.
Sept 7th, 1917. tsept SAT-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy.

This is a medicine that every fami-
ly should be provided with. Collie and
diarrhoea often come on suddenly and
Il Is OF the greatest importance that
they be treated promptly. Consider
the suffering that must be endured
until a physician arrives or medicine
can be obtained Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy has a
reputation second TO none for the
quick relief which II affords Obtain
able everywhere.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

Old age comes quick enough with
out inviting II. Some look old at 40
That is because they neglect the liver
and bowels. Keep your bowels regu-
lar and your liver healthy and you
will not only feel younger but look
younger When troubled with CON
stipation or biliousness take Cham
berlain's Tablets. They are intended
especially FOR these ailments and are
excellent. Easy 70 take and most
agreeable in effect obtainable every
where,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
nrALrn or sCnooL CHILp.

See that your child receives plenty
OF fresh air and exercise. The body
needs plenty OF systematic exercise
in the open air. A healthy body ana
a healthy brain go hand in hand and
one seldom finds one without the 9TH
er. See that the child's sleeping
room is we'll ventilated so that II viii
not be poisoned by foul air. A healthy
start in life means health wealth ana
happiness in later years. See that
your child lacks none of these oppor-
tunities for development If the child
Is frail or does not learn readily, look
for a cause. There are many minor
ailments and defects, the correction
OF which may mean the turning point
in the life OF your child The best Is
none too good for him. See that no
stone Is left unturned in bringing the
child TO healthy maturity. and you
will be astonished at the results. DO
not neglect the child If he seems stup-
id. That is the time he needs atten-
ton Any child who is weak or does
not learn readily should be taken to
a competent physician who can often
find defects. the correction of which
will make the child strong and ro-
bust both mentally and physically.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Pro-
bate Court for the County OF Iron
At q session OF said court, held ii
the Probate ONCE in the City OF crys-
tai Falls, in said county on the oath
day OF September, A. D.. 1877.
Present: Hon. Claude c. Rite.
Judge OF Probate.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of John
Swanson. deceased
Selma Swanson having filed in said
court her final administration account.
and her petition praying for the al
lowance thereof and for the assign
ment and distribution OF the residue
Of said estate. -EEs ~.s~K
II Is Ordered. that the 22nd de-.
October. A. d.. 1917, at ten o'cloclt
the forenoon. at said probate ONCE,
be and is hereby appointed for exam
lining and allowing said account and
hearing said petition;
II Is Further Ordered, that public
notice thereof be given by publication
OF copy OF this order, for three sue
cessiye weeks previous TO said day Of
hearing. in The Diamond Dril. a
newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
CLAUDE C. RITE,
A true copy. Judge OF Probate.
Claude c. Rite,
Judge of Probate. Sept. 29Oc13
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
NOTICE TO PARENTS.

Parents having children who have
become Of school age since the open
ing OF school. but who have not yet
entered school, are asked not TO enter
such children until the second semes-
ter. when they will be enrolled with a
smaller division and will receive more
individual help and attention.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

notice thereof be given by publication
Of copy OF this order. for three sue
cessive weeks previous TO said day OF
hearing. in The Diamond Drill, a
newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
CLAUDE c. RITE,
A true copy. Judge OF Propa'e'
CLAUDE G. RITE, sept224t.
Judge OF Probate.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

Under the ruling Of the board Of ed
ucatIon no child will be promoted TO-
the first grade who has not reached
his sixth birthday. Therefore. child
rem becoming Of school age two or
three weeks after the opening OF
school cannot be promoted into the
frst grade next June.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
ss,poo BUSHELS OF sPUDs.
II. W. Carpenter Of Ward VIII Harvest
Crop From 900 Acres This Fall.

Bixty thousand bushels OF potatoe
appears TO be some bunch OF food for
one man to prouce. but 7. w. carpen-
ter OF Ward. does not look at IL In thai
aisht. Mr. Carpenter intends to harry
est this amount OF potatoes from his
300 acre farm this fall. Mr. carpen-
ter, who was an Illinois farmer came
20 this district last year. He has
placed an order with the Escanaba q
Lake Superior Railroad company for
sixty cars, which win be the number
required to haul his crop to market.
Mr. Carpenter intends TO go In even
more extensively in the potato growing
business next year and plans 10 plant
500 and 1000 Pcres OF spuds.--Glad-
stone Reporter. SrTE .gs&1ir
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29


-o
STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Cir
cult Court for the County of Iron, in
Chancery.
Bertha c. Olson,
Plaintiff,
VS..
William H. Webb, James Stanford,
or his unknown heirs, devisees, lega-
tees and assigns, and Frank Woytecki,
or his unknown heirs, deyisees, lega-
tees and assigns.
Defendants.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court
for the County OF I'on, in Chancery.
before Richard c. Flanagan, Esq,
Circuit Judge, in and for said
county, on the Goth day OF septem-
Der, A. d., 1917.
On reading and filing the affidavit
OF Leigh c. Caswell, attorney for the
plaintiff in the above entitled cause,
from which IL appears that said plain
till Is unable 10 ascertain whether said
defendants, James Stanford and Frank
Woytecki, are living or dead or
where they or either of them. or any
heirs. devisees, legatees legal repre-
sntatives or assigns OF said defend
ants may reside. and that said defend
ants. James Stanford and Frank woy-
tecki. have some interest in the Land
involved in this suit, as appears Of
record In the office OF the Register OF
Deeds Of said County. which interests
have been of record more than fif-
teen Q5) years prior TO the COM
mencement OF said action:
NOW. THEREFORE,, on motion OF
Leigh C. Caswell, attorney for said
plaintiff. and pursuant to the authori-
~ given by statute In such case made
and provided, II is ordered that said
defendants, James Stanford, or his
unknown heirs devisees, legatees
and assigns, and Frank woytecki, or
his unknown heirs, devisees, legatees
and assigns, do each cause their APP
pearance TO be filed in this cause on
or before the Goth day of December,
A. d., 1917, and in case OF such APP
pearance that said cause proceed ac-
cording TO the rules and practice ~
this Court and the statutes I'm such
case made and provided. and that in
default OF said appearance the Bill OF
Complaint in this cause be taken as
confessed as against said defendants.
And II further appearing by said az
idavit that The Diamond Drill is
newspaper printed, published and cir
culating in said County OF Iron. there
fore. II IL further ordered that copy
or this order be published In said
newspaper, The Diamond Drill, az
least once in each week for six weeks
In succession, the first publication
thereof 10 be within twenty 900 days
from the date OF this order
/ The above entitled cause is an ac-
ton brought by said plaintiff against
said defendants for the purpose OF
quieting the title OF said plaintiff TO
the land described in said Bill Of
Complaint, and which land is situat-
ed In the County OF Iron and state of
Michigan, and is particularly describ-
ed as follows, to-wit:
The Northeast quarter OF the south
east quarter (neIl OF seh) am. Tx
Northwest quarter OF the Southeast
quarter mwl4 OF seilD. Of said Sec
ton fifteen C5). Township forty-four
Gao North, Range thirty-hve t35)
West.
RICHARD c. FLANAGAN.
Circuit Judge.
| Countersigned:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

FOR sALE-At half price. bed
room suites. dining room suite. din
Ina tables. rockers, sewing machines,
stands. &C CITY REPAIR SHOP.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

subscribe Tor The Diamond DrHI.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

5rr PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29
Prompt Deliveries of
Building Materials

That's what what
Why? Beue complete all requirements
and because Office methods delivery designed
promptly
anything
depend
Iron County Lumber & Fuel Go.
Telephone ~
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

Countersigned:
JOHN WALL,
Clerk OF said Court.
Leigh c. Caswell.
Atty for Plaintiff. { Sept 2e-6t)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

svorn before
HAROLD Notary Public
Comm expires March IL, 1920
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-29

STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Cir
cult Court for the County of Iron, in
Chancery.
Bertha c. Olson,
Plaintiff,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
: In CLubdona

Women Of U. S. Grant, George A..
Custer, George Crpok and Phil Kear-
ney Relief corps Of the Grand Army
of the Republic will meet for the first
time Monday from 9 until S o'clock
in the Red Cross rooms in the Baird
building to make surgical supplies.
Mrs. J. M. Taliaferro is president of
the federation.
Mrs. w. A. George is the new
leader of the art department of the
Omaha Woman's club elected to sue
ceed Mrs. c. ]. Roberts, at a meet
ing held Thursday at the home OF
Mrs. Avery Lancaster. Mrs. J. E.
Dodds and Mrs. Roberts were named
assistant leaders. Mrs. Lancaster was
reelected secretary-treasurer. The
department will continue its study OF
Italian art next year.
Mrs. Harvey Newbranch will have
the meeting of the drama section, As
sociation of Collegiate Alumnae, Sat-
urday morning at II o'clock, instead
of Mrs, E. H. Scott. Miss Mary
Irene Wallace directs a short play
which will be presented. A buffet
luncheon follows.
Mrs. c. II. Marley, retiring chair
man of the auditing committee, enter
tanned the committee, the new audi
tor and the president OF the Omaha
Woman's club at luncheon. Covers
were placed for Mesdames E. M.
Syfert, E. B. Ransom, l.. J. Healey,
c. L. Hempel, John o. Yeiser, J. B.
Coningham and c. B. Coon.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28

CNOMEBODY tells US, and gives US things to
- make picture about--telling us that because
see the robin of the tawny wastcoat and
the military carriage, abroad on the lawn under sky
of robins egg blue, before the buds have swelled
we need not think summer is here Zone swallow
does not make summer" But one bathing girl does
that.
= She and the wild geese. and the mother of all
the winds and Times great grandmother they know
her when Summer uncurs in her tree-root nest and
opens her forget-me-not eyes for good The first
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
Card Party for All Saints.

Circle No. of the Parish Aid So
ciety of All Saints church will give
a large benefit card party at the par
ish house Monday afternoon. Mrs.
William Hill Clarke is chairman. The
Parish Aid society has recently been
divided into groups of twelve circles
of ten members each. All these cir
cles are planning to do some sort Of
active work for the church., ,The card
party Monday will be the Arst affair
given by any circle. Mrs: NJ. c.
Peters is president of the Parish Aid
society, and has working as chairmen
of circles Mesdames Duncan NJ. Vim
sonhaler, T. L. Davis, Franklin Shot
well, John T. Yates, E. L. Burke, ].
Clarke Colt, John R. Mcdonald, w.
w. Hoagland, E. A. Higgins and
Miss Whitlock. Vice president Of
the aid society is Mrs. E. L. WEIGH;
Mrs. S. S. Caldwell is treasurer, and
Miss Elizabeth Black is secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-28
Notes of Interest.


Morton Rhoades, son Of, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Rhoades, in his senior
year at Dartmouth, has passed his
preliminary examination and been or
dered to Plattsburg for season OF
intensive training for his commission
in the army.
Mr.. and Mr.. Ronald Paterson
leave Sunday for the west, where they
will spend at least six months or
year looking after mining interests.
y DR.. and Mrs. w. F. Milroy will
have a family dinner at the Black
stone this evening in celebration of
their wedding anniversary. Their
daughter, Miss Isabel, has Just re-
turned fro1f New York. where she
has been staying for the last ten
months.