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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-17
Fined $40 and Costs.

The adjourned case of CITY of Ely
vs.. A, j. Thomas. was called in NUM-
cipal Court before Judge Van Blar-
com Wednesday. Fire Warden Nc.
Mahan conducted his side of the case
and Atty. Thomas defended himself:
john Barton acting as court steno-
graDher. A large audience was pre-
sent.
Several witnesses were called who
testified that on the evening in cues
tion they saw the defendant, Thomas.
feedIng the fire in question. Warden
McMahan testified that he asked Mr..
Thomas to extinguiSh the fire which
the latter refused to do and in course
OF the remarks McMahan was invited
to go ia hades, which he refused to do
on the invitation as extended by the
defendant. The fire was extinguish
ed by the fire department on an alarm
sent in by the officer.
Mr.. Thomas said he did not start
the fire but supposed it started from
emberS that had been left from fire
that had been started few DAYS be-
fore by other parties and he was only
raking up a little refuse on the spot
when the blaze showed up. He also
commended that McMahan had no
right as a fire warden; that the police
officers OF the city were the recognize
ed fire wardens. He moved to dismiss
the case as there was no violation of
any laws and instead of Diminishing
the case the judge fined him $40 and
costs, amounting to SI3. Thomas re-
fused to pay the fine and appealed
the ease to the district court giving
the necessary bonds. twill probably
again come up in a few months.
For the good of the community, we
think Mr.. Thomas showed the wrong
spirit in refusing to quench the fire
in the face of the orders given by the
lire warden duly appointed by the
city council and in face of the notices
posted prohibiting the setting ofopen
fires within 200 feet of any building.
The new council have decided that
the city laws must be enforced and
this is the first step. In town built
up as Ely is, the inhabitants cannot
be too careful in regard to fires.
Others who have desire to work con-
trary to the laws as laid down NAV
take warning. If, as Mr.. Thomas
says, the ordinances are no good, why,
get some that are The sooner this is
found out, the better it will be.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-17
Fatal Accident.

Wednesday evening at about I
O'Clock. Charlie Fromhartz, son of
Capt. VIM. Fromhartz. while playing
about the new shaft at the Pioneer
accidentally walked into the ladder
road and was precipitated to the bot
tom, distance of 500 feet. killing him
Instantly. He was 12years of age and
accompanied his older brother to the
mine. Instead of going home, as
told, he played about the mine with
results as above stated
The funeral occurred this morning
from the Catholic church, Rey. Father
Buh conducting the services. De-
ceased was pupil Of the Ely schools,
and many of his former schoolmates
accompanied the remains to the ceme-
terry. The floral offerings from the
school were beautiful. The afflicted
parents have the sympathy of host
Of friends in their loss.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-17

has decided upon what it wants from
the Lake Superior mines, and has
chartered 100000 of outside room,
ia addition to the 100000 tons of
room in its own ships. A small part
of this ore will be that sold to other
steel makers, but nearly all is for it's
own furnaces on Lakes Erie and
Michigan and al Pittsburg. The
ships OF the fleet will not all be run
ming steadily much before June l, and
there is little hope of the seasons
lasting later than Dec. 5, and the few
last weeks will be slow and difficult.
1t will be necessary for the ships of
tile fleet to move during the season
about $4,000 tons Of ore daily, which
means not less than sixty-tive to sew
enty train loads from the mines to
Lake Superior, and at least fourteen
or fifteen average cargOes every day,
Sundays included, all the season,
without reference to storms, rail
wrecks, blOckades at lower lake ports,
delays in lake channels. or trouble at
the narrow passages along the lakes.
So that the business Of the height of
the season must be far IN excess of
that volume. Aside from this total,
there must be the business of outside
mining and transportation concerns,
which should be about 80 per cent ad-
ditional. This makes a movement
far above what has ever been consid-
cred possible on the lakes, and has no
equal anywhere on the globe.
1t is expected that the Chicago &
Northwestern road will move 1000, 900 |
tons of ore during the season, of
which 100000 tons will 90 to Esca-
naba and the rest to Ashland. There
are other ore roads running to both |
points, but the North Western car
ries the bulk of the freight. This |
road will move more ore than any
other Lake Superior line, the Duluth
& Iron Range coming next with
probable shipment of 5000, 900 tons.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-17
Sues For Divorce.

Eva Dennis, through her attorney,
A. j. Thomas, Friday began suit in
District court, fordivorce from Joseph
D. Dennis, whom she married in this
city, July &, 1895. She alleges cruelty,
desertion and non-support. She asks
for the custody Of their two children.
for maintenance and for permission
to resume her maiden name of Hous-
ley. In special term of district court
Saturday an order was made requiring
Dennis to pay her S15 a NOR til main
tenance and $25 to enable her to con-
tinue the suit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-17

Thos. e. Miller and H, G. Kelly are
each the proud possessors of gasoline
launch which arrived yesterday from
the Pearson Boat company of Duluth.
The boats are beauties and are known
as a 22-foot electro-gasoline launch.
Jos. Cowling. John Goard and Geo.
Westcott also have boat coming.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-17
Card of Thanks.

We herewith express our heartfelt
thanks to all those friends and neigh
bers who so kindly assisted US during
our bereavement and especially to the
teachers and pupils of the schools for
their donation of beautiful flowers
and expressions of sympathy. May
you all be spared the sorrows we have
undergone the past few days.
VIM. FROMHARTz AND FAMILY.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-17
short Time to- Ship.

A dispatch from the head of the
lakes to the Twin city papers says:
So late will the lake fleet wheel into
line this year that the tonnage to be
moved will be on larger scale than
any similar operation that has been
undertaken in the worlds history,
1.-The United States Steel corporation
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-17

City Clerk Brown is now collector
OF the light and water accounts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
ON ruE COUNTY LINE.

CAsHToN, Sept 9--J III Sherrick and
family speD. fore part of last week at
Viroqua visiting relatives and attending
camp meeting Miss Ada Ranger re-
turned TO her home at Viroqua after six
weeks visit with Mrs. Sherrick. VIM.
Marx did business at La Crosse last
week. p e. Nelson and John Cremer
are in Chicago making fall and winter
purchases for their respective stores -.
Miss Lulu James of Tunnel City, is here
visiting Prof. Alma and WIFE. Mrs.
I. SEM returned to the La Crosse hospi-
tai for treatment . Mrs. Meurer of Las
Crosse visited with her sister, Mrs. l.
fenberg . A. A. Kimberk and son
returned from Minnesota where
went a month ago harvesting ana thr
ing, Mrs. J. K. Berg aud child {.
Geo Willgrub and wife, John Will Z :.
and family, and Miss Alma Johnso
visited relatives and friends at s o
la@t week Our brick yard propi ~
finished burning fresh kiln of : {
last week and have contracted to Z
Hanson about So. 900 of them for the :.
storage room he is about to build. Q
Peter Dorscheid died at his home 4 mi (
east of here in town of Clinton last Tuss-
dav at the age of almost 73 years. In
terment at Bad Axe cemetery, Rev,
htcener of st. Marys officiating. s..
w. Jones and wife of Chicago, are here
visiting tn 'ady's father and brothers,
G. G. and Ed. Taylor. :. IF. w. Alex
ander of Viroqua, was here hustling for
the Vernon county fair. > E. FL. Brown
and family of Viroqua visited last part
of last week with Mrs. Browns parents,
C. Fl. and Mrs. Campbell 100 persons
bought tickets here for the Sparta fair,
Thursday, and 2S went with teams. . /.
Rev Rowe and family, o. q. Briggs
and wife and Prof Alma and wife at
tended camp meeting at Viroqua yester-
day -. VIM. Schrier lost one of his
horses last Saturday by the animal get
ting his hind foot over the halter so as
to throw itself and broke its neck. A.
A. Kimberk's barn caught fire this morn
ing and burned to the ground; his team
aud harness also burned up Origin Of
the fire il unknown. No insurance. -.
Judge C. w. Graves of Viroqua, was
called here today to prosecute Chas.
johnson for committing assault and
Hattery on William Brody. Case was
dismissed, it being legal holiday
OLE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
Voice of Fakir viii soOu be Audible

The season has arrived when the soap
man, the range man, the cheap grocery
man and the fakir in all his numerous
guises but still fakir-is with us. He
comes with his plausible tale of cheap
prices. long time installment plan-and
all the balance of his rot. but let us hope
that the crop of suckers will be light
this season. Your home merchant will
duplicate any prices the fakir will make
and give You good goods. Give your
local dealer the first chance and nine
times out Of ten you wlll save money by
dealing with him. The only way to
build up country or town is by dealing
with each other and keeping tie money
at home The various branches of in
dustry are so closely linked together
that every dollar put into circulation by
the producer and consumer goes through
many hands and pays many debts Il
sent away it is taken out of home circu
lation ard helps neither you nor youl
neiQhbor. .-Ex.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
PACK THEIR TENTS AND LEAVE Us.
Methodist Camp Meeting Closss on Sunday With a
Very Large Attendance

The camp meeting came To Close
with Sunday evenings service, although
the campers remained on the grounds
and Monday morning ptaise service
was held. The attendance on Sunday
has seldom been larger There were
sold |. 800 admission tickets, which would
indicate that at least 1000 adults and
child er were nn the grounds. The ex-
ercises Of that day were of AN interest
ing character Throughout the encamp-
ment the song services We're of the very
pest Mr.. Stewart the eoiored songs
fer and instructor, had charge OF this
feature and he cpnduc ea them well.
The CENSOR understands that Mr..
Stewart has been engaged Cor next year s
meeting Also that Mrs Conklin ex-
press. 4 desire To return next Year aud
take a more active part in the camp.
meeting services proper snd the man
agement hrs nov in ;4.ind to secure her
services Her lectures given in Opera
house last Wedn' sdsy. afternoon for
women and eyerfng exclusive TO men,
Were largely attended and greatly en-
ioyed by the crowded houses Of listners.
She il II woman If culture. plain spoken
and drives her truths home without
offense.
The tabernacle was well filled on Fri
day night by old soldiers and Others to
take part in the veteran services. The
address by Chaplain Gardner was great
ly enjoyed. He has happy faculty of
presenting his subject and thoughts
His description of the battle at Lookout
Mountain was vivid and q fine word
painting of that great historic event.
70 one who may have happened to be in
that bloody fray his description. of the
battle would make cold chiits perambu-
late his spinal column at recalling of
the dreadful time.
AT meeting of stockholders held
Saturday, it was decided 10 hold next
years session about the same dates
this season. Following were elected
officers:
Pre- sident- Presiding Elder Martin, Sparta.
Secretary q ". Nuzum, Virogua.
Treasurer-Philip Bouitieur. Niroqua.
Directors for three years-Elias Harris, !.
n Groves, +. IL. OftedahI
Secretary Nuzum tells the CENSOR
that in numbers, financially and spirit
ually the late meeting has not been bet
tered in Years,
The executive board OF the association
will meet at M. E. church parlors next
Saturday at 2 O'Clock p. III.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
AFTER FAIR COMES FRArERslrY.
Higher Order Of 0dd Fello vs TO Meet In Yiroqua
octob 9Th and 9Th Big Gathe, ing.

Viroqua citizens and Odd Fellows will
! need besIir themselves To entertain and
properly care for the state meeting of
the two higher orders of Odd Fefiow- hip
of Wisconsin when they shall assem- bic
in this city October Sth and 9th. But
Viroq,-a never invited guests withou5
extending hospitality that was appre-
ciated, and there Is assurance that the
coming meeting will be a success so far
as Viroqua is responsible.
Tue gatherings will be the annual ses-
sions of the Grand Eneampment OF
Wisconsin and Department Council of
Wisconsin Uniformed Pttriarchs Mill
tant or ranking order of Odd Fellowship.
In the latter order there will be t'ani-
petative drill of the numerous Cs,nfuus
of the state, which will be held un the
second day of the session This drIil
will be held in the court house park and
be open to the public. Following prizes
will be contested for at the Department
Council: Canton reporting the largest
number OF recruits during year; to the
chevallier securing the greatest namber
of recruits during year; for the best
drilled Canton.
The tabernacle, Masonic and Odd Eel
lows halls and Opera house VIII be used
for numerous meetings public and
private, banquet and bail. The local
branches of the fraternity are making
great preparations for this gathering.
The general outline of program will be
published in due time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
GETTING READY For rRE yETs.
Mrs. Fratef Writes of the Welcome the 6. A. K and
WR. c, VIII Receive at Cleveland.
CLEvELAND, ONO, August

! AI.EN Fk4AND, AJltlti, aug UsC ~
EDITOR CENSOR: There are many
schemes of business men to advertise
during the National g. A. II. encamp,
ment. The hustle Of preparation on all
sides has convinced the most apathetiC
that to entertain the National q. A. r.
and w. r. G isa big thing Now
i lac white pillars surmounted by great
eagles stand glistened in the sunshine
like sentinels silently waiting for the
tramp, lrampCf the h, ro-s of the sixties.
Even the bronZs soldiers that surround
the soldiers AMI sailors monument seem
to be watching with winking eyes for
the coming of th.ir comrades.
The hundred thous ind dollars sub-
scribed by the citizens TO enable Cleve
land to do herself proud and the careful
ly selected committees make the man
ayers confident that the city's guests
will not only be royalty entertained hut
will also be convinced that Cleveland is
great business center and "a beautiful
city. And surely, the elegant homes
with ample and we'll kept lawns and the
numerous parks and boulevards all fur
nish plenty tn admire. Strangers in the
city stop on the public square to watch
In surprise her perfect street CAL sTstf M.
especially in the evening when tbrL sands
of employees from the great Business
houses emerge and Jostle each OF Aer fol
standing room until they can lake car
TO their holaes Since tho late census
revealed to Cleveland that she has the
largest population in the state of Ohio,
there are many indications of increasing
enterprise and growing industies.
We are hoping the encampment will
bri, & many friends from Vernon county
anu from all over the staue of Wisconsin
We will be on the lookout for our w, r.
G, sisters and the veterans whom we
delight to honor. Very cordially,
r. FL. FRATER.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
Nothing New This Week.

Farmers Were never buster than at the
present day with tobacco harvest. There
is nothing new t. chronicle. Buyers,
noti. foreign aud local. are riding, but
we are advised that sales are not num-
erous of late
REMEMBER LAST YEARS EXPERIENCE.
Edgerton Reporter: The buying Oh
tle tobacco crop in the fields while but
little is yet harvested and much of it
not matured is subject of good deal
of comment among the trade and the
general verdict is that il is far too risky
an experiment to long prevail. Every
one can recall the experience of year
ago and what happened when cro3
contracted for in the fields 30 damaged
in the cure that an almost endless
amount of trouble and litigation ensued
when the time for delivery of the tobac-
co came. It was thong q at that time
that neither the farmer or buyer would
care to repeat these distasteful proceed
ings. And yet the lesson of short year
ago is seemingly forgotten. Buyers
have been riding in the growing districts
with contracts in hand and growers
have been disposing OF tnei. tobacco the
same as though the history of last sea
son had not been written. The growers
might possibly he forgiven for their part
of the transaction. for some very attract
i've prices are offered for indifferent to-
bacco. and many of the Objectionable
features of the usual contract omitted
You can usually trust the experienced
grower to look-ou for his interests But
the tobacco dealers who take long
chances on speculations of this character
are what causes the most comment
among the trade. He is party though
who may not need sympathy In his err
ror or instruction regarding business
and vve leave him to his fate.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
Child Nearly Drowned IN cIsteru.

At the farm home of Elias jacobson
in the town of Viroqua. one day last
week. their Young child. about two years
old, nearly lost its life in the cistern.
The grandmother and child were at
home alone when the little one fell into
the cistern through hole in the foun-
dation planks. Thomas Bowman was
passing at the time and summoned. He
gave the alarm and two or three neigh
bors came 10 his aid, and after much
exertion the infant was removed from
the cistern limp and apparently lifeless.
1t was after the most energetic efforts
that the chirld was resuscitated. The
little one had been in the water but q
very short time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
First Circus Of i9bl for Yiroaua.

Gollmar Bros. and Schuman's COM
bined circus and menagerie will show in
Viroqua on Saturday, September IA
The Gollmars are not new TO this section,
having made their appearance here al
most annually for the past dozen years,
each time enlarged and improved. They
are Wisconsin product, and true TO
the Badger faith give value received to
all who visit their shows. This year
they are much bigger and better than
ever. OF their first appearance for this
season the Baraboo Republic, published
in the home town of the Gollmars, says:
Everybody In this city was amazed at the
magnificent street parade of Goilmar Bros.
& Schumans two big shows combined today
1t is double the size OF former years and every
thing presents a new and pleasing appear
ance The crush at the afternoon perform
auce was some thing wonderful, fully 500 pep
pie being unable TO gain admittance &c
truly a great show.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
Rouud Over 10 Circuit court.

Before Justice Pollard, last Saturday,
Lafayette Sutherland of LaFarge. had
a preliminary hearing on the charge OF
making a criminal assault on Mrs. Phil
lips. who resides short distance south
of that village. There was great deal
Of conflict in tie evidence given by the
womar, her two children and others in
support Of the prosecution and eight OF
ten witnesses who testified that Suther
land was not out of their presence on
tbs night of the assault Justice Pol
lard held the accused to bail in the sum
of $500, which at this writing has not
bssn secured.
fhe assault wa. an aggravated one,
and whoever the ruffian he deserves the
full penalty of the law.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
congregational Notes.

Mid-week services on Thursday even
ing at s o'clock. Let all that can be
present.
The pastor will preach at both services
next Sunday. Morning address win be
on Il subject appropriate for the opening
of the fourth year of tine present pastor
ate. 1t is especially desired that all our
people be present at the first week after
the vacation. Communion service will
be.observed at the close of morning SER
vice.
The pastor returned on Monday from
two weeks trip to The Twin Cities and
the lakes, preaching both Sundays in
st Paui and Minneapolis.
Beginning with next Sunday evening
the hour of the evening services will be
I 80 instead of 800 as heretofore.
You are hidden to be sure to be present
at the market sale in the church
parlors next Friday afternoon and even
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
Opeping Of tha civ Schools

The merry shout of Viroquas largest
public family, the free school was heard
in its most vigorous form on Monday,
the opening of the school year As win
be seen by the figures given below, en-
rollment is far too great in some depart
ments, especially SO in the first room.
Following is the Institutional force:
Principals. r. Pearson.
Assistants Misses kathryn Goodell, Ma
rilia Andrews, Clara Glenu Miss Nc 'hosney.
Room /. Allie Richards. rs pupils; 2. Myrtle
swltzer. 39 3, Tilda OmundsOn. 50; 4, Aimina
Wise. 5s; ), Ellen Me Call. a.; q, Jessie Nuzum
"a; z Mabel Treseder, 20; :, Ella Wilson, 40.
High school l2o. Total AIS.
Number of tuition pupils is two more
than last year. Attendance is 10 less
than opei ing last year, decrease / eing in
city students.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-09-04
A Fearful Accident.

As A Roesler, of the firm of Roesler
& SEM, was saving lath at their shop
last Wednesday, his arm was caught by
the bslt-and drawn on to the two small
saws in such manner as to cut the arm
in two places, severing one bone and
nearly seyeri1g the other at the elbow.
He is having the best of medical skill
and care at La Crosse hospital Cash
ton Record