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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28
HONE DESTROYED BY FIRE.

The Joe okonek home in the Home
croft addition was burned TO the
ground Thursday noon Mrs okonek
and three children spent the morning
in the garden, digging and picking up
potatoes. The youngest child, boy
three years old, had been left alone in
the mouse and 1t is presumed that he
got TO playing with matches. Shortly
before the noon hour Mrs. Okonek
noticed smoke coming from under the
kitchen room and, arriving at the
house found the kitchen In flames. Her
first thought, naturally, was OF her
| little boy, who was found in room
OF the kitchen, safe and sound. Ed
Martin, who lives next door, and Is a
son-in-law OF the okoneks, was tn,
FIRST 10 come to their help, but was
unable to enter tho building because
Il the explosions caused by box OF
shells catching fire. When the vii
lage fire department arrived the place
was a heap OF ashes. We understand
that Mr. okonek carried 81 900 insur-
ance OH the place.
The family came here about year
ago and Mr. Okonek is employed al
the Judson mine. Thursday was hi.
45rd birthday anniversary. and his
family had planned a surprise for him
that evening in the way OF specia
dinner in honor OF the occasion.
Tho loss is a very heavy one for the
family, as they were unable to save
the furniture or clothing. They had
jus, purchased their winter supply OF
clothing this week, and Mrs. okonek
had about 200 quarts of canned goods
in the cellar. Her hands and face
were quite badly burned while she
was In a bed room getting a sum OF
money which was hidden under mat
.ress
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28

Mrs. Vim. Rein and son OF Crystal
Falls spent Thursday here at the II.
Il. CASTOR home.
The Ladies' Aid society meets
Thursday OF next week with Mrs. J. p.
Edwards sld Miss Esther Carlson as
hostesses
Mrs. W. j. Perkins was hostess 10
a number OF lady friends one day last
week as courtesy to her guest. Mrs.
W. G. Goodney. OF Stambaugh.
l.. Marks Of Amasa, visited his
nephew. ID. Schoffman. Thursday. be-
ing enroute to his home from a visit
in ST. Paul and Minneapolis.
Mrs. ole Carlson and Miss Victoria
Holmes OF Stambaugh. who have
been guests at the Thos. Akrigg home,
returned TO their homes Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.. Richards and
daughter. Eileen, and Mr.. and Mr..
Thos Harvey and son, Lawrence. mo-
tored to Negaunee Saturday, return
ing Monday.
The Alpha M. +. Sunday school
meets at 1880. sharp. every Sunday
morning. The boys and girls are in
vited to attend. BE booster for tho
Alpha Sunday school.
The Alpha Red Cross auxiliary Is
conducting campaign this week for
the Belgian relief and for fruit pits
and nut shells. Donations are to be
left at the Porter school. Mrs. S. ].
Goodney Is chairman OF the committee
and is assisted by the Misses Evelyn
Uren, Ruth Myers and Irene Peterson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28
DANIEL.

Edwin Duffey, Battery b, 64th Reg,
c. A. C.. wrote this letter on Aug. II.
Dear Sister: Just a few lines to let
you know that / am feeling fine and
hope this letter will find you all at
home the same. Would have written
TO you sooner. but / wasn't settled
This is a fine country, but is quite
different from the states. The ways
OF the people are very interesting and
we find II rather difficult problem
at times to understand each other.
But BY using our hands little we are
able TO make ourselves understood.
Every one here seems to work hard
and all day long, including real old
women. The climate here Is about
the same as at home.
Sure am enjoying this trip and 1t is
wonderful experience have not
seen Dan or Ben, or heard from them,
but | wrote them today.
Boys coming back from the front tell
us that this war will be over by the
first OF the year. The Germans are
sure on the run. and that isn't all
they are going 10 continue to run un-
I'll they wake up to the fact that they
can't play with the u. s.
We are stationed at farm house
and everything is quite nice with the
exception OF a few things. France is
thickly settled; there are little towns
all over, and several near by Iwish
that | had written you from Camp
Upton. n Y. and had you write TO me
there-then your letter would have
been forwarded to me over here. Write
me a long letter and tell me all the
news. / would give most anything for
letter telling me about everything
that is going on at home. hope
mother is In good health and not
worrying. The French soldiers tell
as they don't think we will ever see
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28

The authorities here have a certain
party in view who has been reported
as gasoline Stacker" on all OF our
gasless Sundays. Said party may
wake up one OF these fine days and
find a pretty yellow stripe painted
round his automobile
Thursday was pay day at the Bal
kan mine. and c. s. Hopkins. OF Iron
River the company's cashier, was a
welcome visitor in town that day.
y. Olln has a force OF men at
work excavating for a basement un-
der his store in which will be In
stalled a modern heating plant.
DR. j. r. Edwards Is In receipt OF a
letter from DR.. Bovik OF Crystal Falls,
vino has been taking a special course
IA surgery at the University OF Ten
nessee, in which be states that he Is
one out OF a hundred Ia a camp OK two
thousand doctors TO be selected for
special work in military surgery. The
instructors are some OF the most
prominent men in the country.
Mrs. Alex Peters and daughter. Miss
Viola. leave Monday for Hurley, New
Mexico. where they will spend the
winter in the hopes OF benehtting Mrs.
Peters health.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28


son; End. Anthony Davis; Srd, An
thony Davis.
Crab Apples-lst, J. Holmes; End
Anthony Davis; 3rd. A. Hendrickson.
trains and Grasses
wheat-lst, J. Johnson; End, G. A.
Cassagranda; Ord, Henry Kurtz.
Rye-lst. Albert Erickson.
oats-lst, G. A. Cassagranda; End
Henry Kurtz.
Alfalfa-lst, G. A. Cassagranda; I'd.
Anthony Davis.
Corn-lst, Henry Kurtz; Ind, G.. A..
Cassagranda; 3rd. J. Johnson.
r2ndc7 &C, .shrd cmfw shrdlcmfwypl
Flowers.
Cut Flovers-1st, Mrs. Uren; Ind,
Fred Dahlgren.
Plotted Plants--lst. Munzio DeAmi-
els; End Joe Mege.
Canned Goods and Baking.
Red Raspberries-1st Frank Bros
kevetz; End, Il. Dory.
Jam and Conserve LIST, DR.. Ed
wards; End. DR.. Edwards.
Pie Plant-1st, Mrs. Hubbard; End,
Frank Broskovetz.
Miscellaneous Or. Edwards;
2n Frank Broskovetz.
Pickles list. Mrs. r. Whitehead;
End, Stairway Kozittak.
Jeliies-1st, Mrs. o. b. Johnson; I'd
Mrs Gust Peterson.
Beans-1st, Capt. Goodney, End,
Capt. Goodney.
Carrots-1st. Mrs. CASTOR.
Betts-1st, Capt Goodney; End.
Mrs. o. b. Johnson.
CauliAower-1st. Mrs. CASTOR.
Tomato-1st, Mrs Sampson; I'd Mrs.
Bishop.
Cucumber LIST, Mrs. Hubbard; End,
Elizabeth Manke.
Pears-1st Mrs Bishop; End, Mrs
G. Peterson.
Maple Syrup-lst, Mrs A. Hendrick-
son.
Maple sugar-lst, Mrs. A. Hend-
rickson
Milk--1st Peter Johnson.
Dutch Cheese--1st, Elizabeth Manke
Eggs-1st. Mrs. CASTOR.
Butter-lst, Mrs. A. Hendrickson.
Yeast Bread-1st, Mrs. X. White
head End, Fred Dahlgren; 3rd Frank
Broskovetz.
Cookles-1st, Mrs. X. Whitehead, I'd
Miss Ruth Myers.
Pies-lst, Mrs. Gremore; End, Mrs
Whitehead.
Cake-ist. Mrs. John osier; End,
Mrs. Forslund.
Boys Potato Club-1st. Eldon Hoy
man; End Eldon Hoyman; Sfd, How
ard Hoyman
Canning Team Exhibit-1st, Alpha
Canning team.
Best Colt on Grounds LIST, Henry
Kurtz
Best Milk Cow Hulgar Anderson.
Girls Sewing list. Elmi Luoma
md. Marie Istola; Srd, Ethel FIncan-
non.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28

Mrs. Thos Akrigg, who has four
brothers in the service, last week re-
ceived letters from two OF the boys
VINO are in France-Sergt. ID. r.. Duff
fey and Pvt Edward Duffey. Another
brother. Ben. is also in France while
James Is in Waco, Texas, with the
headquarters Co. Inf, Replacement
Training Camp. The Diamond Drill is
glad to reproduce these letters. know
ing they will be OF interest to the boys
many friends in this community. Dan.
who is with Co. l. f27th Inf, writes
on Aug. 18th, as follows:
Dear Sister: Just received your let
ter and was very glad TO hear that you
are all well at home and this leaves
me feeling fine and dandy Also re-
celved letter from Minnie today
stating that they are well at Puritan.
ride, motoring to Ironwood Did you
have any hard luck on the way? Mn
Mo said that everything in the line OF
catables was very high. Well, you
ought TO see what we pay for things
in this country. 1t is fright!
/ suppose you are beginning to
think that / was dead--it is such a
long time since you heard from me.
To tell you the truth / have not felt
much ike writing for II has kept me
quite busy lately ducking German
bullets and ! figured for a while that
one of them would save me the trouble
OF writing But We are back for a
rest now and they have not got my
number yet. So ] should worry.
] don't want you to worry one bit
ebout me for If | had any idea that you
would | would not state these plain
facts But ii is better TO let you know
just what | am doing so il anything
shodld happen you would not be taken
some heavy fighting lately and have
seen a number OF my dear pals fall,
but remember, we are making tho
Germans pay dearly for every dirty
trick they played since this war be-
gan. | am in that part OF the coun-
try now where Joe Youngell was kill
ed, but the Huns are not here, for
we've got them on the run and they
haven't stopped yet.
America can be proud of her boys
for they sure can fight, and once they
get going nothing can stop them.
don't look for this war TO last much
longer for the Huns are beginning to
realize that they are up against it.
This is very beautiful country, but
there is no place like the good old ".
S. a. for me. ! think that after this
experience the American boys will
appreciate things at home a whole lot
more. ] thank you for wanting 10
send me things, but we need very lit
tie and the government furnishes
US with that.
Well, Sis. will close now. With love
20 you all at home,
Your brother,
DANIEL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28
PORK $50 LIB. IN BOHEMIA.

Paris, France, Aug. ga repatriat-
ed French governess says the follow
ing prices obtain In Prague: Pork,
$40 b., fats and butter. So a pound;
chocolate, $ll a ID; coffee, $l2 a
pound; cocoa and tea, SIG; eggs, 4Oc
each; a mans suit, s2l0; yard OF
cloth, $50; a spool OF cotton, Sc; a
pair of shoes. $50. Soap has disap-
peared and cheese cannot be obtained
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28

J. J. Griffith, who was engineer at
the Judson mine before entering the
service OF Uncle Sam, writes friends
on Aug. 26th from France that he>ys
waiting for his passports to return 10
this country.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28

Alpha. Mich, Sept. 8, 1918.
regular meeting of the Mastodon
township board held September 3. 1918
Present: Perkins. Swanson, White
head and Anderson. Absent. None.
Reading of the minutes of the last
regular meeting and approved as read
except that band concerts were to be
given one night a month instead of
every Saturday night.
Moved. supported and carried that
Frank Ball be allowed a refund OF
$3.50 on account OF HIS farm being
over-assessed.
Moved, supported and carried that
$50 90 be donated TO the community
fair. and II necessary, that II be rails
cd to $500.
The following bills were read and
approved and motion made by White
head, supported by Swanson and car
RED that the clerk draw orders on
treasurer for same.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28

the firing line.
Give Tom my best regards and tell
him TO write.
Well, Alice. will have TO bring this
to a close. Don't worry, but write me
at once.
Your brother.
EDWARD,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28

FOR SALE-VanHalder form. 3A
miles east OF Mansfield on the county
road. For particulars inquire at the
farm, or at this office.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28
A | p h a u Depart m e n t

G.. r. Richards was a Stambaugh
visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Aug LaCount returned Wed
nesday from a visit with home folks
Ia Florence.
Mr. and Mrs. W. X. Trudell well
coined a nine-pound son on Thursday,
Sept. 18th
Mrs. George Gremond is spending
the week at the home OF her parents
in Florence.
Mrs. Jess Christensen is visiting rel
atives and friends in Florence and
Brule this week.
Miss Lois Wright OF Iron River
spent Sunday here with her sister
Miss Florence Wright.
The S. o. 5. gave a very dainty sup
per to friends "Wednesday evening in
the domestic science room.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peterson and
son OF Crystal Falls. spent the week
end at the Harry Anderson home.
The Misses Lima Schook and Jessie
Cummings OF Crystal Falls. visited
Mrs Chas. Kszelik, Wednesday.
Rev. Father Kunes will conduct di-
vine service in this village Sunday
morning. Mass will be at ten o'clock.
Mrs. c. Chadburn and daughter of
Crystal Falls, spent Saturday and
Sunday here at the Gust Peterson
home
Alfred Bihop OF the Rogers loca-
ton spent the latter part or the week
here at the home Of his brother, Geo.
f. Bishop
The ladies OF Alpha will make ev-
cry effort TO have babies weighing
and measuring campaign some time
next week
Mrs w G. Goodney OF Stambaugh
was guest last week at the W. J..
Perkins home, returning to her home
Saturday
Mrs. H. r. CASTOR entertained a
company OF lady friends Wednesday
afternoon, the honor guest being Mrs
w. j. Perkins.
Miss Ruth Myers went to Vulcan
Friday to spend the week end She
was accompanied by Barbara and
Irene Whitehead.
Mrs. Thoburn j. Gibson of Amasa,
and daughter. Mrs George Mckee, OF
Crystal Falls visited at the DR.. j. p.
Edwards home Saturday and attended
the fair.
The committee In charge OF the
sale OF the Fourth Liberty Loan bonds
expect 10 finish the campaign here
this. Saturday, evening, and have met
with splendid success.
Mrs. W. ]. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs.
w X Dawson OF Crystal Falls and
their relatives, Mrs Lyon and daugh-
ter. OF Minneapolis. motored over
Saturday to attend the fair.
At the pasty sale conducted by the
] Ladies' Aid at the fair Saturday, the
neat little sum Of $3.50 was realized
Mr. and Mrs Will Kinsman OF Lor.
eta. were visitors at the l.. v. John
/ son home over Sunday.
Geo. +. Bishop was at Iron River
Thursday evening attending a Y. NJ. G
A. meeting The speaker was a Mr.
Angel, a state ~" worker. who has
been spending few days in Iron
county assisting our secretary, Mr.
Odgers The round table. banquet and
discussion were held at the Iron Inn
Capt. r. G. Whitehead. Paul Ander-
son, Dr. J r Edwards, d. Schoffmar
and H. veeser were business visitors
at Iron Mountain Tuesday evening.
4
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28

ROOMS FOR RENTAL modern.
eonveniences Mrs. John Peterson,
Fourtb street Phone 100.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28
Fruits.

Apples (early--1st, Anthony Davis
End, A. Hendrickson; Srd. Anthony
Davis.
Latest, A. Hendrickson; End, G
A. Cassagranda; Ord, A. Hendrickson
Winter (wlnter) LIST, A. Hondrick.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1918-09-28

IT. 7. Castor, treasurer So 1923
H. 7. CASTOR, treasurer .... 1t4.3S
On motion the board adjourned I'M
iii October /. 1918, at l o'clock p. m
H. @. ANDERSON, Clerk.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01
Local and Personal Items.

F. c. Miller.
 Just unloaded a car of wire.
 A. w. Henson. J. c. Bauer spent last Sunday and Monday in Little Rock.
 Harold VanMeter left Sunday night to go to work at Hoxie.
 For Sale Rowden Cotton Seed. Geo. Hubach. If you want to sell land see F. c. Miller.
 For Rent-Two office rooms Lights and water. T. H. BealS Mr.. and Mrs. P. l.. Blackshire came back to Judsonia from Cot ton Plant last Friday.
 Rev. II. II. Hunt will preach at the M. F. Church, South, next Sunday night.
 Two more names of boys from Harrison township have been ad- ed to the Service Flag. They are John Conley and Alfred Miller. Gasoline saved is money earn ed Use Motor Life. On sale at Hunsaker and Or1's.
 J. R. Bozar..,.., of Hannibal, Mo-, arrived in Judsonia, Sunday for the berry season. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Glover, of Little Rock, spent Sunday hert with his brother, Albert Glover Rev. CIV. McCarty preached 8 patriotic sermon Sunday night to a well filled house. a~ Clarence Wish, of McRae, visited friends and relatives in Judsonia Sunday. For Sale-A few bushels of Honey Drip and Georgia poor land cane seed. Will sell from one gallon up. J. D. Dumas. For Sale :Rowden Cotton seed.
 w. s. Hastings. Mir. and Mrs. J. E. Spicer were the guests of relatives at McRae Sunday. John Joyner, of Camp Beau regard, La, is home on a fur lo,ish.
 J. $. Ladd and T. H. Young have been appointed township assessors for Harrison township. Mr. and Mrs. Block, of St. Louis are spending the berry sea son in Judsonia.
 FOR SALE-Registered Jer- sey male, 2 years old lfawn col or) from the best milk strain. Also both ofmy farms.
 J. R. Sterling
 Toys dance orchestra furnish ed music for a dance at McRae stla a;hrslS tdng.u iyu,$wbPunu last Saturday night.
 Miss Blanche Herrin who taught in the school here this year, returned Monday to her home at Kensett.
 John F. Miller, of Searcy, was a visitor in town Sunday. FOR SALE-I have yet about 8 tons of good choice western
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

IllllC III bOWIl nOlludy.
 Your residence and household goods should be covered by fire and tornado insurance. Insure today: tomorrow may be too late
 H. R. Erganbri2ht, Agent.
 Have just unloaded a car of Red Cedar Shingles.
 w. H. Starr Lbr. Go.
 Mrs. c. E. Yingling and chil- lren of Seascy, are the guests of relatives in Judsonia this week.
 Mrs. M. Harris and daughter, Miss Mabel, left Tuesday morn ng for Lawton, Ol1la., after a yisit here with her brother, F. c. Miller.
 
 STRAYED-From l.. Hilton, of Russell, Ark, one grey horse weight between HOO and 1900 pounds with snagged place un- der belly, barefoot.
 l.. Hilton. Russell Ark.
 Misses Jessie, Gladys and IIypsy Woodward spent Sunday n Hot Springs and the first of he week in Little Rock attend ng the Music Festival.
 Mrs. B. A. Fitzhugh and Miss Dorothy Welton attended the Music Festival in Little Rock he first of the week. pr. and Mrs. Clifton Ladd, of Marvel, Ark, spent the first of he week here as the guest of elativeS. Miss Alice Miller, of Little Rock, was the guest of Misses Oma and Chrystal White last 
 Make your Spring flower gar den a success by using our plants Vestal and San.
 John White, Jr.
 MT. Chris Miller raised $50 al- together for the Baptist home Mission work among the soldiers at Camp Pike.
 c. w. Wood died Saturday at his home near Step Rock and was buried Sunday at the Phil Church burying ground Mr. and Mrs. 1. N. Kelley have moved to Cabot, where MT. Kel- ley has purchased the telephone exchange.
 Rev. A. w. Hallmark will preach at Oak Dale School House next Sunday at 3:3O. Let's go and hear him.
 Graden Burge, of Camp Beau regard, La, is visiting here a few days with friends and rela- tives.
 Miss Grace Aldridge, who taught in the High School here left Tuesday for her home in Cave City where she will spend the summer vacation. She was accompanied by her nieces, Max inc and Alvanelle Hallmark who will spend several days there vis- iting.
 
 Glide Aldridge and Guy Edgar who visited their parents at Mag ness stopped over here to visit relatives and friends before go
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

3 Shows 3 o'clock. 7:30 p. m. 9:30 p. m. 25 and 50 cents Address Electric Theatre, Judsonia, for tickets.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-05-01

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The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-08-16
TYPE OF ENEMY SUBMARINE

Washington, Aug. 16.-German
submarines carrying out raids in
American waters are of the cruiser
type, very probably converted mer-
chantmen like the Deutschland
which made two peaceful trips to
the United States before this coun-
try entered war. They are low
sped craft with great cruising guns
and mine laying equipment as well
as torpedoes.
These conclusions have ben drawn
by naval officers from detailed re-
ports which have bgen gathered
from time to time since the U-boats
first time appeared off the Atlantic
coast last May. The largest of
them probably is not more than 800
feet long and officers are satisfied
they are not the super-submarines
which frequent reports of late have
said Germany was building
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-08-16
COLE BLEASE GETS
BLOW FROM WILSON

Spartanburg, S. c., Aug. 16.-
President Wilson has addressed "a
letter to Thomas H. Daniel, Wash
ington CORRESPONDENT of the spar
.tanburg Herald, in response to a re-
quest for an expression of his views
on the senatorial race in South Car
olina in which former Governor
Cole Blease is a candidate in which
he says:
Let me say that | have perfect
confidence that the people of South
Carolina will judge rightly in the
senatorial contest and | have not
the least fear that they will believe
Mr.. Blease is or can be friend o.
the administration. The record of
his opinion is already written and it
is little late to exxpunge it.
Mr.. Blease who is a candidate for
the Senate to succeed the late Sch
ator Tillman was in Spartanburg
last night and will make campaign
of the county today.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-08-16

They i'll BE WeWished and Tested
August IL IN


August 17,h
1t is proposed to save 10000 chill
dren during childrens year. About
300, 900 children under five years
old died in the United States during
the first year of the war and it fs-
estimated that at least one-half Of
these deaths might have been pre-
vented by proper care Get square
deal for the children.
President Wilson has approved
he for children's year issued by the
Children's Bureau OF the United
States Department of Labor and the
Child Welfare Department of the
Womans Committee of the Counct.
of National Defense. Speaking dj
these plans President Wilson sayss
. Next to the duty of doing every
thing possible for the soldiers a$
the front, there could be, it seems
to me, no more patriotic duty than
that of protecting the children who
constitute one-third of our popula-
tion."
The first step to be made in this
work of proper care OF children is
the height and weighing test This
is rough index of the child's
health, but real index none the
less.
A public Health Nurse of the
county with the committee on Child
Welfare of the Council of National
Defense will begin TO weigh and
measure the children under six Of
Wilson county Saturday. August II.
The plan is to 90 from house to
house 10 make the test.
All the people who live in the
South section of the first ward or
those homes near the factories
a.ease have all children six years
old and under six years at home
ready to be weighed and measured.
Mrs. W. A. Lucas.
Wilson Co. Chairman Child Well
fare OF the oman's Committee
Council of National Defense.