The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-06

are no better cigars made. Try them
once and you will never change.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. G.. Korb were made
happy Monday evening by the arrival
OF baby girl at their residence.
An Austrian whose name could not
be ascertained had his ankle broken
by a fall of rock at the Chandler Fri
day.
The Ash Barrel club held its annual
reunion at Camp Brownell, Burnside
lake, on Saturday, Sunday and Mon
day.
Louis Eisenach left for Duluth this
morning where he will serve on the
grand jury which conyenes there this
week.
John Hunter, of Hancock, Mimi,
father of Mrs. A. L. Giles, is in the
city visiting with his daughter and
family.
Mason w. Burt Jr., of Ironwood,
Mich, is in the city on visit to his
father of the Zenith and brother of
the Pioneer.
j. II. Castren, formerly leader of
the Finnish band has returned from
New York Mills and has again taken
charge of the band.
Miss Mary Fleetwood, of Tower, has
been, spending few days at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. B. Coffey in
this city this week.
The new whistle which was ordered
for the pumping station has been
returned it not proving satisfactory.
Another has been ordered.
DR.. G. G. Shipman was re-appointed
to assistant county physician for this
city by the county commissioners at
salary of $500 per annum.
Miss Addie Van Blarcom left this
morning to continue her school duties
at ST. Cloud after spending the holi-
days with parents in this city.
The district court has decided here
after all persons appearing as wit
nesseS for those securing second papers
must be full citizens Of the q. S.
Through the resignation of P. R.
Vail. the school treasurship was left
vacant. H. Van Blarcom was ap-
pointed TO fill the unexpired term.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. FL. McDermott are
rejoicing over the arrival of baby
girl at their residence which arrived
Sunday All concerned doing well.
Diamond Rebecca Lodge No. 153,
have elaborate preparations on loot
for grand bail to be given on the
evening of February %, Washington's
Birthday.
Rev. E. 81. Bull will deliver his
farewell sermon at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday evening. The
Rev. gentleman has decided to accept
a call elsewhere.
State Auditor Dunn in his annual
report created a sensation over his
attitude towards the Duluth & Iron
Range land grant. Some rich devel-
opments will follow.
Miller's delivery horse ran away
Saturday and totally demolished the
light sleigh to which it was attached.
A small boy who was in the rig
escaped without injury.
Duluth pupils have their choice
now, they can either go to school or
jail. A truant officer has been put on
by the board whose duty it will be to
arrest all found playing hockey"
A steel steam boat is being built at
Toronto to cost $4,000 to run between
Rat Portage and Fort Francis. There
is also a new boat building to run be-
tween Fort Francis and Seine City.
Rev. Henry Saarvila. Of West Dull
nth. has been rendered the call from
the Finnish congregations of Tower
and Ely and it is thought he will
accept. His residence will be in this
city.
A committee was appointed by the
fire department to see the city council
in regards to having the department
incorporated under the laws of the
state. This would prove of vast
benefit.
Mrs. J. E. West has returned from
Superior where she was called by
telegram announcing the serious i'll
ness of her mother, whom we are
pleased to state is on fair road to
recovery.
E. A. and Fred White are daily
shipping setts and saw logs from their
camps about miles west of here to
She Chandler. They have a contract