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The diamond drill., 1922-02-03
Dec. 2l. 1s2I
w. j. GRIBBLE,
City Clerk.

Dec. 2l, 1921
An adjourned regular session of
the City Commission OF Crystal Falls
was held on the above date at 1880
O'Clock, D. m.
Meeting was called to order by j..
]. Gaffney, Mayor.
Commissioner present: Aryid
Bjork.
Minutes OF meeting held Dec. 3rd
read and same approved.
II was moved by Bjork and second
ed by Gaffney that the Mayor and
City Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized to execute a deed of Lots
A, B, c. ID, + and r OF the Crystal
Falls cemetery. in behalf OF the Am
erican Legion for burial OF deceased
soldiers. (Ayes) Gaffney and Arvid
Bjork. Motion carried.
II was moved by ]. J. Gaffney and
seconded by Arvid Bjork that Lots G
HIJK LINN oP @ r OF the Crys-
tai Falls cemetery be reserved for
further use OF the American Legion
Motion carried
II was moved by Arvid Biork and
seconded by ]. J. Gaffney that the
Mayor and City Clerk be and they are
hereby authorized TO execute on be-
half OF said city contract for the
furnishing OF water 20 the Mckinney
Steel Co. from Dec. "a. 1921 TO Dec
Gath. 1928. Motion carried.
II was moved by j. j Ganney and
seconded by A. Bjork that the City
refund the sum OF $4,000, (Twenty
Dollars) sewer taxes assessed on Lot
l3 OF the First Addition OF the Maple
Grove Land & Improvement Com
pany, owney by Joseph Leonard, and
that the City Clerk issue a warrant
on the City Treasurer in payment OF
same. Motion carried.
II was moved by J. j. Gaffney and
seconded by A Bjork that the City
refund the sum OF 5000, Twenty
Dollars) Sewer taxes, assessed on lot
IA Of the First Addition Of Maple
Grove Land and Improvement Co..
owned by the Bristol Mining Co, and
the City Clerk issue a warrant on the
City Treasurer in payment Of same
Motion carried.
II was moved by Gaffney and sec
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Miss Dorothy Bowden OF Crystal
Falls visited with relatives and friend
here during the week end.
Mrs. William Hermanson entertain
ed the Swedish Ladies' Aid Society at
her home Thursday afternoon. In
spite OF the stormy weather a large
number were present. The proceeds
amounted 10 nine dollars and sixty
cents.
A baby boy was born 10 Mr.. and
Mrs. Merino Sunday morning.
Mr.. j. T. Gibson returned from a
business trip to Chicago Sunday
morning,
Rev. Rosander, Mrs. Hamlin. and
Mrs. Bosanko OF Crystal Falls were
here Friday at the w. G. T. u. meet
ing. A large number attended and
ell enjoyed the reports OF these three
people,
Mrs. Arthur Carlson and son Har-
ley are visiting with relatives at Iron
Mountain for few days.
Mrs, William Burge and son VIM.
have been spending the week at the
home OF Mrs. Ray Burge of Alpha.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Stebbins Wednesday. Moth
er and son are doing well.
The Misses Mabel Peterson and
Helmi Osterberg returned from Crys-
tai Falls Monday where they have
been spending the week end
A party was given in honor OF Mrs
ID. Dallafior and Miss Pearl Peterson
at the home OF Mrs. Arthur Carlson.
Everyone present reported having a
good time.
Mr.. Eli Poutinen returned Satur-
day from business trip to Crystal
Falls.
Miss Mildred Wilson, who is teach
ing at Dist. No. 8, has up to this time
driven TO school every morning and
returned home each night. On ac-
count OF the cold and stormy weather
she is unable to continue this for a
while, and can spend only the week
ends at home.
A slumber party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Carlson
Saturday night.
Mrs. Harry Vivian entertained sew
eral friends at lunch, Wednesday af-
ternoon. A very good time is re-
ported by all.
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The JurIor.rreshman Party

last Friday the Junior and Fresh
men got together and planned for o
party. Everyone being in favor OF
II they divided the two classes into
committees to distribute the work.
They divided the classes into three
committees. the Food, Entertaining,
and Serving Committees.
When the guests arrived several
games were played. followed by a
spelling contest. Miss Dekelver be-
ing the victorious captain, received
the prize and having no present use
for II entrusted IL to Mr.. Ellsworth
for safe keeping until needed. After
the contest they had grand march
which ended In the dining room
where the guests sat down 20 lunch,
consisting OF coffee. sandwiches. cake
and ice cream. After lunch a slip
OF paper was given 10 each person.
ON each was written what each was
10 do; some had TO crack Joke; 9TH
ers had TO sing song, or imperson-
ate some teacher. Each one brought
an uproar OF laughter. After this
was played the people sat around in
n circle initiated gossip and played
the game MY Aunt Went 10 Japan.
The rest OF the evening was spent
In dancing.
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Jam. 1a 1922


A special meeting of the City Com
mission OF Crystal Falls. Iron county
Michigan was held on the above date
at 1880 p. m.
Meeting was called 10 order by j..
j. Gaffney. Mayor.
Arvid Bjork. Commissioner. present
The meeting was called for the pur
pose OF meeting some OF the Standard
OIL Co officials In regard to he con
struction OF the filling station la said
City.
The following resolution was offer
cd by Arvid Bjork. who moved It's ad-
option. seconded by J. J. Gafney.
WHEREAS. on June 2i. 1921, the
City Commission OF the City OF Crys-
tai Falls, adopted the following res
olution
"Resolyed that the Standard or
Company Gndiana) be and II Is au-
thorized to construct and operate ar
Automobile Service Station on the
West fifty feet OF Lots two hundred
seventeen and two hundred eighteen
OF the First Addition 10 the Village
now City OF Crystal Falls. Michigan
upon compliance with the City ordi
nance" And
WHEREAS SAID LOTS are witAii
the fire limits of the City OF Crystp'
Falls and the erection OF building
thereon is controlled by IAN ordin-
ance relative to the fire limits anf
the construction of buildings therein
which said Ordinance was approve
the 2ist day OF October A. y. 1918
And
WHEREAS, the Standard Oil Com
pany OF Indiana have commenced tho
erection and are now constructing
an automobile service station on said
lots. and
WHEREAS previous TO the COM
mepcement OF said building, and the
erection thereof. nor at the date here
The diamond drill., 1922-02-03

/. The first complete version OF the
English Bible was that OF Miles Cover
dale. II appeared In 1885 and Was
based on the swlssG German version
published at Zurich In 1920. Ia
1882 there had appeared q version ~
trlbuted to wycliffe. but the go~
alone can be Identified as the w"rk
OF wysline himself. The trapsln ion
Of the old Testament and the Apoc-
rypha Il the work OF Nicholas Dc
Hereford The translation ~ the
New Testament by william Tyndals
appeared 81 Worms 10 1926 later edL
iions In f5y4;35.
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81 years. months and ten days.
Funeral services were held In the
NJ. r. Church Tuesday afternoon. the
Rev. Stanford officiating.
She leaves five sons. Hudson, John.
David and Harry. OF BARLEY. England.
BENJAMIN OF Gaastra. this county; two
daughters. Mrs. Edward Leonard OF
Niagara, Wis, and Mrs. Alfred Gray
son OF Amasa; 81 grand children and
20 great grand children.
Mrs. Battye was consistent Christ
ian. member OF the M +. Church. and
we'll liked by all who knew her..
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Ellen Fretwell was born in England
April is. 1887. In 1855 she was mar
ried to Hudson Battye. To this union
was born thirteen children, seven OF
whom are still living. After the
death OF Mrs. Battye she came to Am
erica with her daughter. Mrs. Alfred
Grayson, and settled in Amasa in 1900,
Since that time she made her home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Grayson, where she
died January 2s 1922, at the age of
The diamond drill., 1922-02-03
Card Party at Teacherage

Misses Winnie Lee Bell and Georg-
ia DuFrisne were hostesses at a party
given at the teacherage for a number
OF their friends. Tuesday night. The
evenings entertainment consisted in
playing progressive Pedro and Rook-
A dainty lunch was served at ten
o'clock to twenty-five guests. The
evening was enjoyed by everyone.
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H0TLuNCHES

The pupils OF the Amasa schools
who live so far away that II is neces-
sary to bring their dinners. are now
provided each day with cup of cocoa
or bowl OF hot soup. About eighty
children are served daily. These hot
lunches are not only beneficial from
the standpoint of health, but II is ex-
pected that they will also result in an
increased efficiency in school work.
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conded by Bjork that the City donate
the sum OF $500 TO the Community
Christmas tree and that Nse City
Clerk draw an order on the City Tres
for said amount. Motion carried
IL was moved by Biork and second
ed by Gaffney that the following bills
and payroll for the first half OF Dec.
A. ID. 1921 be allowed as audited and
approved by the Commission and the
Clerk draw orders on the City Treas.
In payment OF same. Motion carr
ried.
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CITY COMMISSION
Crystal Falls. Mich.
nac 10 fQo1

NTyNtaI FaIIs, MICH,
Dec. 1s, 1927
A regular session OF the City Com
mission OF Crystal Falls. Iron Coun
~, Michigan. was held at the Council
Chamber on the above date at 1880
o'clock D. m.
Meeting was called TO order by j.
j. Gaffney. Mayor. with Arvid Bjork.
Commissioner, present.
Minutes OF meeting held Decem-
ber 5th, 1921 dispensed with.
There being no further business on
motion meeting adjourned. TO Dec 2l,
A. ID. 1921.
w. j. GRIBBLE,
City Clerk.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thomas are the
proud parents of an eight p9and baby
girl born Sunday morr!ng.
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~ oou.Of
Approved:
James J. Gaffney, Mayor
Arvid Bjork, Commissioner.
There being no further business on
motion meeting adjourned.
w. J. GRIBBLE,
Clerk
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Disbursements
j. +. Corcoran, treas. bond -. 151.00
G. f. Coop. supplies .. So
Clerk, exp. n STAINS ..... 1907
Clerk, gas a. oil .......... 23.19
Clerk, Office rent .......... $500
Clerk. city hall lights ....... 94.25
Clerk, street lights .......... 35S10
Clerk, hydrant rent ........ 91.50
Hanna Furnace Co, labor -. 800
r. p. Hollow, supplies ...... 1000
Hammerberg, Bros. sup .... 1.50
Iron Co. Lbr. Fuel Co., sup. :. 50.52
W. ]. Kelly envelopes ...... 1880
Melcher Bros, supplies ..... sos
II. T.. Mcdonnell, supplies 80. 100
Notes Conf, supplies ...... $50
osterberg q Co., supplies 49,. 2.56
A. Rabichaud. frt & dray 49,. 2S.47
Sortnson-C -Charron, labor 80. 400
A. Tervonen, fan ...... 1886
A. varney, frt. dray ..... 2123
Wills Hdw., supplies ........ 4.3S
Webbs Garage, supplies 80. 7.25
j. Andrae & Son, supplies 49,. 7S60l
Am. Elec. Heater Co., sup 49,. 500
Buff. Sp. Roll. Co, supplies -. $3.50
Elec Bleach. Gas. Co, sup. -. 1854
Edison Elec. Ap Co., sup. 49,. 1884
Greusel Quartet Co., sup. .. S026
Ill. Elec. Co, sup. .......... 101.07
Meyer Broom Works. sup. -. 44.10
Marshall Wells Co, sup ...... 243.77
Packard Motor Car Co. sup !. 219S
Chas. Polacheck Co, supplies 1888
]. +. Tobin. Jr Auditing 80. 5212
Vacuum Oil Co, supplies ...... 21.29
West Elec. Co, supplies -. S9.06
Westinghouse Co., supplies -. $50
U. =. Off. Sup. Co. supplies 5.32
Swed. Luth. Church, damage $4,000
sS,1376S
Approved:
j. j. Gaffney Mayor.
Total Disbursements =. .$4.360.l5
There being no further business on
motion meeting adjourned.
w. j. GRIBBLE.
City Clerk.
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DOESN'T 1T STRIKE YOU THAT THIS is THE
WAY THAT ALL MERCHANTS WITH VISION
WITH BRoApM1NDEp PRINCIPLES ADVERTISE
IF THEY WANT TO SECURE AND HOLD YOUR
PATRONAGE?
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1922-02-18

Tn r..n0... In I.e mvIulon i-c nouet. rrouer and th.r hies turned en. .r n..e and helped One Juneau Fr- Department celebrate IT. ,.er.r annual ha.L which wa.
 proclaimed Che unr.m. uHa.r O. 'He
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1922-02-18
SOPHOMORE

In English n. we arc reading Che Haunted and Che Haunters' from Che book of short stories. li is prac- ucaiy our last one, as at Che be- ginning of next week we arc Co take up other works iu English. Every Friday we have reports from tho "Indopondcnt" Magazine Each pu- pil is assigned @ topic.
 In Modern History we arc study nc Che chapter on "Tho Eve of Che Revolution" Every day we bring something to class. to read or rccite upon. that pertains to our study of Modern History, such as Che death of Che Pope. or Che election Of a new pope. or conditions in Russia and Siberia. The first semester we studied from our texts mostly bu' now we are taking up topics in eur. rent magazines.
 ln Geometry we have just started Che study of ratio. proportion. conn measurable and incommensuraoll measurcmonts.
 In Latin L we arc studying th' composition Of adiectiycs. Soon WIG win be to Book n which contains translauons which we al like.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1922-02-18
RREVITIES

The High School Science Dcpart- mcnt is greatly indebted to Mr. Charles Ostcrberg for repairs of clcc- uicaI equipment and interest taken in this work for Che school
 Mr. F. A. J. Gallwas hos loaned to tho Science Department for usc in electrical work. a large sIx-cell storage battery Very few schools are fortunate enough Co possess equipment Of thIs kind lis use has addcd much interest to Che work The pupils have enjoyed taking ciec- trlc shocks from Che induction coil used in connection with the mo- chimes
 Tho barometer was hung in Che assembly during Che windy days this vook The use of Che barometer was explained Go Che pupils of Che 7th and Sth grades by Mir. Rowl'y.
 Miss Peterson. our Domestic sl- cnco teacher. was absent for two days last week on account Of Illness.
 Tho valentine boxes in Che Junior and Senior High School were greatly enjoyed by an che pupils.
 Tholma Wlitancn. Arnic Neeoia and Edwina Morunson were absent Tuesday afternoon. We earnestly wish that they would reform soon as our absent Iist is growing stead- 1. uy
 The Douglas Public School thia week sent in donation of twenty dollars to Che Near East Relief Fund Five dollars Of this was given by uho O. Y. p. Club composed of grade girls
 Tho Douglas High School basket ! ball toam has received enough guar antoos to cover expenses of a trip Go Ketch.hn. Wrongell and Peters. burg The Grip. it is planned. will ! be made in Che near future probably next week.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1922-02-18
SOUR DOUGH NOTES
Happenings on Douglas Island Twenty Yeau Ago This Week
 From News Files

A two-column advertisement in Che News announced that the Doug los Natatorum was complete in every way and that yearly tickets wcrc on sale -f12 for men. $6 for women Boys from 2 to 17 year were given Che same rates as women and girls of similar ages half as much aa women and boys.
 An entertainment was given by Che public school at which a program containing 27 numbers was pre- scented.
 A child Of Mir. and Mrs. George Dixon died and the father was ar- rested for asmulting it, but was ac- quilted by a jury.
 Red Gregory went to work at Che Mexican mine. Robert Laughlin had a sprained ankle, work was progress ing rapidly on the new jail and C.. w. Hewitt purchased tho Hoyt prop oriy on Fifth street.
 During Che week high winds made navigation on tho Channel difficult and hazardous.
 WharfInger Stubbins owned a dog that would not eat common grub such as constituted Che daily diet of lts owner.
 The first now house was being built on the hill, the first of many fhnf were ovnoctcd Co be erected there soon.
 Assistant Superintendent Kinzie went to Seattle to purchase lumber for a new hoist to replace Che ouc burned at Che Mexican.
 In order to facilitate the business of his department Commissioner G. NJ. Irwin moved his office to a build ing close Co Che iail
 Tho Alaska Commercial Company steamer Bertha was wrecked at Fitz- hugh sound on Che way north and would probably be a total loss.
 Miss Lizzie McKanna was appoint cd assistant postmaster at Tread. wcll
 Deputy Marshal Hill was pains taking officer. having served a sum. mons on Frank Bach while the latter was lighting fire on the roof Of Che Mexican mill
 F. ". Hoyt was taken very sick and when ho learned that his tenn. porature was 105, he lost no timC in getting to Che hospital
 A fire at Che Douglas Steam Laun. dry caused considerable excitemen. but did little damage.
 Mir. and Mrs Walter Gould pleas antly entertained number of friends Saturday evening with dinner party. Sixteen guests wer' present.
 Harry Jordan was evolving planI ] for grand billiard tournament Shots where one foot was in th. bowling alley were barred.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1922-02-18
EAGLES ANNvERsARY

Douglas AorIo No. ll1 had iis usual high Iinks for members at tho Eaeics' han Wednesday evening in honor of Che gath anniversary Card playing was enjoyed during tho lrat part of Che eyonnig during which tho following won prizes. Ladies first Miss Harriet soyi second, Miss Allie Kronquiat; consolation, Miss Madeline Rcdl; tho mems prizes wero distributed Go Jerry Cashon. first: William Ott second and Hon- rv Martin. consolation. A very plcas- ing lunch was served and Che re- maindcr of Che evening spent in dancing A feature of Che dance was tho appearance of Mr. Glen Oako5 on his now xylophono, accom- panyng Miss Esther Coshon on tho piano. Owing Co Che iuclemmcy Of Che weather not as many attended as would havo otherwise
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1922-02-18

Tho Douglas Island Womans Club held its regular meeting at Che home of Mrs John Richards of rrcadwcll on Tuesday evening of this week. A patriotic program was rendered and delicious refreshments were served. Tho next meeting win be hld at Che home Of Mrs Egbert Loomis
 The Junior Christian Endeayor win meet at Che Cougrogationai church tomorrow from 6:00 Go ltoo. after which Rev. Young win hold services from 7:O0 to $500 o'clock.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. e. Douon. for merly Of Trcadwel and at present of Chichacot lclt on Che last Princess boat for Che south.
 An is in readiness. and now it is un to Che weather man to predict a calm evening for Tuesday, Che 2lst and from all reports thc Rchekuh Auxiliary ore surely going Co put one over on Che occasion Of their apron dance. It win Doc tho initial appear ance Of Ed Drake and his orchestra on Che Island. and many noveltie. . win be sprung on this occasion.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1922-02-18
PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
 GIVEN BY PIT. A

The Douglas Public School was crowded Go capacity Monday cven- ne when Che regular meeting of tho parcut-Teachor Association was call- ed Go order by President Mrs. w. II. Irvine. Tho speaker of Che evening was Mr. Philip R. Bradley general manager of Che Alaska Juneau and Tre.dwel Companies Hts subject wns "patriousm Che Ways Go Bring It Out" Mir. Bradley stated: "fa- triotsm ln its elementary atato ia nothing moro chan service. and aa such should have its beginning i'm Che home. From there it should de- veIoD Go Che service one owes Co his town. to his state. then Co Che na- don. In Che latter we And patriot ism In its highest degree. There are several conditions moro or less prev alsnt which interfere with active service. namely. 8oidshnoaa. apathy or lack of education. Each in turn must bo dealt with and Che correc- don of each win pave Che way for better natriOUsm." The methods or accomplishing Che latter and how each one should render his services to his community were also brought out by Che speaker in his highly in- torostng address.
 Tho program opened with a selec- uon by the school orchestra, Esther Cashen rendered two we'll chosen Be- Iocuons on Che piano; community singing led by Miss Miriam Hoyner was enthusiastically enjoyed by an present. Rangnar Krouqulst read @ paper on Che "Lifo and Policies or Washington. mInuct danced by eIeht girls from Miss Hclmi Aalto's room made decided hit; @ reading by Miss Martha Sey was very credit ably given: Harold Gallwos present. ed Che "LIie and Characteristic O. Liucoin": "Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad- dress" was very cloycriy given by Katherine Mccormick; Mesdames John Richards and Mrs. Frank Le- Noir favored with @ beautiful duet which was cncorcd and responded Go by Che iddics.
 A question box has been installed and at each regular meeting oi Che association from now on important questions pertaining to Che schoo. vim be welcomed for discussion. Two quostioues were drawn from Che box and were entered for discussion. Tho arst "What should be done in thc reported condition that 6o per cent of Che children in Che United states are uudcrnou.shed.' Che au- thor Of Che question not being pres ont it was laid ou Che table until a later date for discussion The scc- ond question was: should thcrc hc supervision over Che childrcns play in connection with Che school cur- r.clum?" This question was com- meuted on by several present and was champ.oncd by Mrs.HA. Graves. who presented it.
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1922-02-18

In Che eleventh hour a dinppoInt- mcnt was spread over basketball fans on Che Island last night owing Co Che fact chat Manager SabIn of thc cape ial city basketball team called on hc scheduled game chat was Go be plavcd hcre. stating chat Che Nata- tor.um was too cold Co play in and various other reasons.
 The Douglas High School basket bah team win leave Wednesday on a rasboat on a tour Co Ketchikon and vicinity In defense of theIr ttle to Che championship of Southeastern Alaska They Vili bc accompanied by Professor Mitchell.
 There win bc evening prayer and sermon at st Lukcs church Sunday at $500 D. m.
 Tho Patrol of Che Girl Scouts called che "Flashe" win have a homemade candy salo at thc Liberty theatre this evening" Tho proceeds win be used to holp dofray thc eH- pensos Of tho Girl Scout movement Tho Scout cause Ia a good one and au patronage win bc appreciated by Che girls
The Stroller's weekly and Douglas Island news., 1922-02-18
REGISTRATION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given Chat Che registration books Of duly qualified voters in Che City of Douglas for municipal election will be oponad at Che office of Che City Clerk on Che Cth day of March. 1922.and remain open until Che first day of April, 1922. at o'clock D. m.
 Registration hours win be from 10 Q. m. Co 12 m, and from D. m. to D .m. of each day.
 Dated this 1st day Of February 1929. (Signod)
 THE COMMON COUNCIL or THE CITY OF DOUGLAS. ALASKA
 Jas Christoc. Mayor. Attest. l.. w. Kilburn. Clerk.