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Veilings ! VeiHngs Cams Last Evsniig Also CRAWFORD and PELHAM . in- i M i. - i i Cleveland And Eldredge, It Was Held at the Calumet School Hall. The Who Were Nominated Lecture Ily F.I I lVrktn Lam Hvfiilni: Wa a Jroat Sin e-A l.iirsr Aiiitli'iiep Pre'!!!. The caucus for tVumet township whs tip'.d last evening at the Calumet School 1 1 nil purnumit to public notice. The tneetug wax ciillI to onl r l Acting Sup rvifor ChiMn in the hIw e: f Me. Duncan. When Mr. A. T. Streeterwns m id.- tem porary chairman ami Fred Mackenzie temporary ncretury. The chnir then appointed M'nsr-. Ho Uivi, V. V. II ebtn and Tliomas II. IWir gun as r committee on cridentia'a and permanent organization. The committee afterwards reported that fifty-nine delegates (their names were given in yesterday Xkws) were en titled to peats at the caucus and th'it the tertporary officers be made permanent, which was afterwards adopted. The delegation from precinct Xo. 5 then reported that one of their number, Mr. John Goulette was absent and requested that Mr. Benjamin Schwartz hi allowed to fill the vacancy in accordance with the vote of that delegation which was doiw. Mr. W. II. Hosking was then chosen as assistant secretary and Messrs. George Calverly and Charles Xoetzel tellers. After the officers had ben swora the chairman announced that the first officer to bs nominated was that of supervisor, for which the name of Mr. John Duncan was proposed and as there was no oppo sition the secretary was empowered to at a ballot for the whole delegation for Mr. Duncan, who was then declared the no uinee. The name ot Fred Mackenzie was then proposed for clerk and there being no h r Dames brought forward the assist iit secretary was instructed to casta ballot for the full delegation and he was iiei-ordingly declared the nominee. Xo opposition appearingfor the fol lowing the secretary was empowered to cast, one at a time, a ballot for the fol lowing gentlemen: Township Treafurer William Walls. School Inspector William B. Anderson. Highway Commlgloner Paul P. lloehm. Overseer of Highways Jamex Little. .Member Board of Keviow Ed Ulsctb. Ft ur Constables Frank Ward, Michael Mc Carron, Michael Day and Carl Ala. Tt ere was opposition for the office of jtit'cecf the peare for which Messrs. .ToM-pb. It. Murphy, Mo-gnn Williams and Albert J. March were nominated. An i formal ballot was taken which re m'tM.l as follows: Murpy 41 "W'MJ ins 10 'March 6 ltobvrt Osborne 1 Tbo informal ballot was then declared form i.I and Mr. Joseph K. Murphy was declared the nominee. Mers. Sam Millington and James Fry vers, nominated for the office of pound maet .r. A ballot was taken which re Hult i as follows: Millit:zton .is Fry 20 Jmgton was thereupon declared the n..;. .V.ee. Th- meeting, upon motion, then ad-j'iurr;cd. did it and everybody laughed most of the time and enjoyed it immensely. Itesides the large number of Calumet people in attendance, a few drove up from. Lake Linden. Fred Trathen, of Fwen, ism town on business. Mr. Trathen is a candidate for the position of deputy oil inspector under Governor Fiugree and the last time he was up was i irculiting a petition asking the governor to give him the place. He says his chances are apparently all right and he hopes he will get the job. It is generally understood that thegov eruor intends appointing a Calumet and Hecla company miner to some such posi tion and therefore it behoves our people not to b.i too free in signing petitions lor people living outride of here. Alderman John Knivt'l went to Bara ga tin morning, on business, for the I'at'st, H ewing comp.my. Mr. Knivel snys the company will very likely estab lish au agency at that place. The com pany h'is been doing a good bmincs tlure for some years. The business has been rapidly on the inerea.) of late and if Mr. Knivel can secure a good man to place ia charge of the business a regu lar agency w ill be established. The com pany already owns a good siz'd ware-hou-e nt P.an.ga and is otherwise well equipped. Mr. and Mrs. Wiiliam Jewell were very pleasantly surpri-ed at the Xew Jewell House last evening by a large party of lady and gentlemen f iends, from Lake Linden, who drove up to spend the even ing. The party numbered about fifty and they filled six large rigs. Although Mr. and Mrs. Jewell did not expect their guests tfcey made them at home and the eveniog was very pleasantly spent in a social w ay. Supper was served late in the evening and it was an early hour this morning when they left for home. t. X d 1 - ) The Salvation Army Welcome visit of Colonel Iliggins, son of Comtnissionar Higgins, to Red Jacket Saturday, April 17 and Easter Sun day. Public reception at the depot, 2:40 p. m., Saturday. Big banquet at 5 p. m. Public demonstration, 8 p. ni. Sunday, a day at the cross. Major Gifford will accompany the colonel. The major will also visit Lake Linden April 15th, and Hancock on Good Friday. Adjutant and Mas. Sheitako. I'pper Peninsula Circuit. T 'uanagers of the opera houses of th "pper country are considerably in tuitu '. d in the new circuit being formed whMi will include nil the opera house mm zers of the Upper Peninsula. Tl" '.losing details for the formation of l. circuit hive teen arranged and it is ko assured fact. A meeting cf the niH'. grs of opera houses have been caiu- j for next week, at I-hpemmg, an t U'inager Cuddihy will attend. The plau proposed to secure first-class enter tainments is to send a representative of the circuit to Xew York where he can Hecure dates for the entire season for the opera houses in the Peninsula. He will be at the theatrical headquarters and will bi ib'e to find out which entertain ment ure best suited to the theater goers -1 the pniou1a, It is probable that the manager of the Kault S. Marie Opera House will repre sent th circuit at New York. This effort on the part of the opera house -nanagsrsto secure a high grade class o' entertainments will no doubt meet with the approval of all who etjjoy m goo I attraction. An interesting billiard tournament has been in progress at Scbroeder s audi torium for the past week in which eight of the best billiard players in the city are playing. Most of the gentlemen who are in the tournament were players in the tournament which was heli at Merz & Muir's saloon several months ago. Several game baye already been played and the greatest interest is taken in the result. A handsome fancy cue will be given the winner of the tournament. llaby. "Pleasue high above all pleasure; Gladness brimming over gladness; Joy in care; delight in sadness: Lioyliness beyond completeness; Sweetness distancing all sweetness; Meauty all that beauty may be: Tuat'8 May Bennett! That's my baby! WILLIAM U. BENNETT. What about your baby? Have you her picture? She will soon be no longer a baby, therefore lose no time in secur ing a beautiful portrait of her, which you can obtain at Herman's studio. Are the leading wheels in their different classes. They embody all practical improvements of the year, and are sold at very close prices. See this line and get prices before placing your orders. Carlton Hardware Co., Houghton, - - Calumet. Tuxedo, Chiffon, Meline, Sewing Silk. Silk HIusiod, Point D'Esprit if lanos n We handle the world renowned Story & Clark and Lawrence, (7 oc tave) Piano Organs and it is to yoar interest to see them before you purchase. Think . Twice Before You Invest, Make sure you are on the right side by buying at D The partnership heretofore existing be tween George Coporale and Thomas Ulcca, latelv carrying on business as saloon-keepers on Fifth street. Kod Jacket, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. The business will hereafter be carried on by 3lr. Klcca wno is authorized to collect all debts due the lato firm and to whom bills against the late firm should be sent for. Dated March 19th, 1W7. C.KOUfiE CAPORALE. THOMAS UICUA. T M THIS ITItl.IC In order to payoff all the creditors of M. littler, all the st(H:K cf clothins. gents furn- shing goods, boys' and children's clothing. boats and shoes in hint tore will be sold at any price. Kememler that this H not a fake sale to lure the public to the store, but U a forced sale to pay off a chattel mortgage. The goods must be sold within the next tirtcen days. f you are in need or anything now is you chance to get it at prices positively lower than can be any where else. The goods are all new and latest styles. w. w. KL.LI3 Trustee. i'lierk LoAt. LoHt between Central Aline and Calu- umet on Tnumlay, the 25th inet., two checks on the Firat National Hank of Calumet, oe for $100 aud the other for $09.27, drawn by Jonas Paumert in favor of Steve Jakovac, the pre pumed number b&inj5l247 and 1248. Payment on name haa been stopped. Finder plea e return to the Newb office. Eli Perkins ban come and Rone, but be was pleased with Calumet, and Calumet people were pleasd with bim and will be Kind to hare him here again. E 1 was greeted with a large audience at the Opera flouse last eyenlnor, a fact very gratifyiDR to the Y. M. C. A., who were managing the entertainment, and also to EM, tr he says be ''doe bate talking to bene hee." Thr entertainment he gave was aome thin v-Ty much oat of tbe ordinary run of ho and, although It take a man of etrr.i tfdinary ability to keep an aadi eoeo ii. ir-od him or all tbe errt, Ell I'oMiyoiif meiit. The concert announced for tonight by theEpworth League, of tbe Tamarack M. E. church, has been postponed for a abort time on account of illness of those who were to take part. Further notice concerning this event will be given later on, The f aneral of tbe late William Sanders will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Hervices will be held at tbe Cal umct M. E. church and the remains in tered at Lake View. Tbe funeral will I in charge of Calumet Lodge F. and A. M For Sale A grocer's refrigerator, Belding's largest size; price f 50. D. W. SUTTJtR, Lake Linden. Miss Nellie Smith, of Hoogbton, and Miss Annie Smith, of Eagle Harbor, are visiting friends in the city, tbe guests of Miss Delle Foley. Wanted A girl to do general bonne- work. Apply to Mrs. Walter Wilcox, at Johnson Vivian's store, Laorlum. It doesn't pay to experiment in buying a piano. l.luy a srood Piano, 'tis cheaper in tbe end. We do not ell cheap pianos, but we wll good pianos cheap. Hermann's, 1 1 I Fifth Street. Calumet. INNOIjITTIOX NNir. OF I'AKTNKIt- Cleanliness Is a Virtue. Therefore take advantage of the Russian - Baths, which can now be had at 560 Ceflar Street. Blue Jacket. Everything kept clean and neat. If you have not already called do so. Open every day from 3 d. m., except Sundava. NEW TAILOR SHOP! Opposite Blattery & Pyan's stable, Mo. 212 tfixtn street. John B. Rastello, Proprietor. For the best bargains and workmanship at the lowest prices give bim a call. .A. Fit Guaranteed ! Don't buy a piano until you examine them. Also the .Henning Piano. At Flchtel's Drug Store. Leave orders at Flchtel's for tuning. J. G. BATES. Bee Hits to Store -LEADERS IN Fashionable Footwear. All the latert style toes in gents,' ladles' and dren's snoes, in an widtns ana sizes. We carry the best brands of RUBBERS AND OVERSHOES, A perfect fit guaranteed to every customer. Our line of infants' soft sole shoes In all shades and styles cannot Ik? excelled. All goods tranced at the very lowest prices. l. FIFTH-ST.. RED JACKET m in r V ' III SOLITARY . . meditation often gives people a poor opinion of mankind. So do Inferior brands of beer. Use the SUPERIOR STOCK BEER and all tho world will seem brighter to you. Hrowed by T1IK UOnVIl IIKRWIXU CO., Lake JLInden, Sllrh : ''iv', A'". ".-'.".V.'S'U". '-.' 17 Paris'ne, OheuiUe, BrusseHs, Mariku, ra:cy Meshes, rmbroiderTltte Colors: "White, Cream, ifod-, lavy, Brown, Elack. Etc. Etc. MAliYME COMEINATIOITS IN VEILINGS. TBE V r r. , , v u J nr .'' Ni " 'i " u ' ,' tl' ir 'ii ti' jf' n '1 Widths; 14, 13, and 27 b. I Pries: 15, 18 and 20, 25, 35, 40c. KEW THUGS. . . Dress Goods of Every Description And Tlu-Ir S'ropec Triiumlnt,. n Chiffon. Ma.n a TU J--. Je-NoKl'e'!010-' J. VIVIAW, JR..&CO. I,a.arivim., - - Michis-ar Sivert Olson Furniture Dealer, Scott Street. 4-Pieee Solid Oak Bedroom At $16, $19and $20 Do not m9 this good opportunity of securing a firct-claHS Suit at the above low prices. . . Beautiful Couches . . . At $6.50, $8 and $ 1 0. t Parlor Sets . . . ' ' At S24.50 and $34.50. eonce With III Little Hatchet may have rut down bis father's cherry tree, but if his hatchet had been bought from our superior stock he probably would hare hewn down the whole orch srd in the same length of time. Our stock of fine steel hatchets, axes, saws and tools ot all kinds are of the best manufacture and material to be procured. Owen Sheridan's ll4 Jacket ieaerml Hardware Why.. Can't You and I Get Acquainted? It will be to yoar profit, Iran tell yon how to make one thou Hand dollar on a amall Invent ment. Or I ean veil yon a lot that will double It value In a abort time. Call at my ofllee. Yon will be welcome. No trouble to ex plain particular, W, H. FAUCETT, Borco llloek - Red Jacket. r .' V'-' .'if-:' vf.-s - sa7- iv , Vs. .-; , :M V;.. V Pi- The Essential Featii OftheShauer Self-Supporting ; .. Pants!. ! r Is the rubber gore directly over W bones which ndraita of free expj with every slight turn of the body a direction. J The further great merit of this Vf fB, that it holds up the troueere; ajtoFj yents chafing and a crawling Bwea' commonly experienced in wearing Wi with a huge stiff belt. i Atrialofapairwilladdimtne' the comfort and pleasure of cyclic Every bicycle and golf roit yPk bearing our trade mark, "BeU Ing." is a guarantee of abBolute ty, costing no more than theory , kind. For sale by Ed Ryan; Main Street, - Red) Bicycles Cleane For $ 1 .00, al Wewill call for yourwheel. take it.w clean it thoroughly, give you a memocv. r) m . . a. ii. in crnci: it ot the repairs necessary to pux ii o- dition and return it to you all for $1 phone orders. Frank B. Lyon, General Hardware - Calumot, Mk