The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-08-10
Holmes went to Duluth Saturday
morning to take in Buffalo Bill'sshow.
They all returned Monday evening.

morning to take in Buffalo Bills show.
They all returned Monday evening.
Col. and Mrs. c. c. Pope, of
Superior arrived in the city last
evening and will spend a short time
on Burnside lake. Mr.. Pope is the
pessessor of an island on Burnside.
The D. & I. R, ran special train
from Duluth Saturday night, many
taking advantage of the same. The
train left Duluth at Ii in the even
ing and arrived at I in the morning.
The Ladies Aid Society, of the
Presbyterian church will serve re-
freshments at the Kinney building
Tuesday evening. Ice cream and cake
and pasties and coffee will be served.
Mrs. S. Greenlaw and children
came up from Duluth Monday even
ing for a few days visit and to pack
their household effects preparatory to
assuming their permanent residence
in Duluth.
The Pioneer steam shovel has been
idle the last two days owing to the
illness of the runner. Mr.. Carney, who
left this morning for Biwabik to re-
cuperate. A new runner will arrive
this evening.
The Chandler steam shovel has
been moved to No. st0ckpile and 70
cars were loaded therefrom yesterday.
This pile contains about 10000 tons
and iJ is supposed it will take the
shovel month to load the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturtevant entertain
ed an invited party at progressive
pedro Thursday and a pleasant even
ing was spent. John Anderson and
Miss Jessie Goldsworthy carried of
the prizes. A series of ten games
was played after which the hostess
served delicious lunch.
A four year old child of Miss Edyth
Tregillis of Soudan was instantly
killed yesterday by having log roll
over it while at play on pile OF
Minnesota Iron company's sets.
The mother was at one time employ
ed at the Exchange Hotel in this
city and is well know here.
A nine-months old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. Skala died Sunday after a
very short illness. The funeral occur
ed yesterday from the Catholic church
Rev. Father Smrekar officiating
Mr. aud Mrs. Skala have the sympa-
thy of host Of friends in their affiict-
| ion.
The Exchange Hotel now sports a
new bus. The wood work thereon was
done by Contractor Jury and the iron
ing by Blacksmith Hodge. The
vehicle is neat piece Of work and
the builders deserve great credit.
Artist Johnson is giving it the
finishing touches by means of several
coats of paint.
Mrs. J. f. McGraw and baby came
up from Two Harbors Saturday even
ing for Sunday visit with husband
and father here. Sunday afternoon
Mr.. McGraw was taken violently ill
and remainded in that condition up
to yesterday morning when he was re-
moved to Two Harbors, his family
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accompanying him.
Sheriff H. II. Wilson of Lake
County, was in the city a few days
| this week on business connected
with Section 80. Capt. Ed. Ball OF
Soudan and Archie Philip, of Tower
were also here. 1t is understood that
ejectment papers have been served on
Thos Hyde to vacate what is known
as the Hyde forty.
The lawn social given by the ladies
Guild of the Episcopal church on the
lawn of Mrs. A. e. Camp Wednesday
evening was a social as well as
financial success. The lawn present
ed very beautiful appearance with
it's numerous lights and those present
enjoyed themselves immensely. A
pleasing feature Of the evening was
the vocal work Of Mr.. w. L. James
and others.
The effects Of the war are daily
coming closer to home Mrs T.
Polkinghorn received the sorFowfu
Intelligence this week that two of hel
nephews. with Michigan companies
had died of yellow fever. The af
flicted parents and relatives have the
sympathy of the entire American
nation. One of the young men was
the son of Mr.. Vivian, who has or
several occasions visited his sister II