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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28

Ora Everett, police officer at BIZ
wabik, was seriously cut in an at
tempt to stop slashing match be-
tween two Firms at our east end
city Thursday last. The man who
did the cutting was 'arrested and
landed in the village Jail, but some
time during the night was hberat-
ed, it being evident that assistance
from outside parties was had in his
liberation. It is believed by some
that his assistant in Jail breaking
was the man with whom he was en-
gagged in the brawl earlier in the
day. =
John Hagen, one of the pioneers
who got ahead of the government
survey on township 62-19, was in the
city Friday last, getting notices
printed to place on his land warn
ing others against an attempt to
file on his description. Mr.. Hagen
was former Virginian, moving to
to the Little Fork valley year and
a half ago. He says arrangements
are complete for. the starting of the
government suFyey in the towns to
the north and vast Of us this fall.
Most Of the lapds in these town
ships are ALREADY held BY aquatters,
Who hold theii1ight of entry.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28
SOFT ORE NEAR SOUDAN.
Large Deposit of It Is Said to Exist
Near the Minnesota Mine.

A large body of iron ore similar
to that found on the Mesaba range
is reported to have been unearthed
near the Minnesota mine during the
past week. The exact location of
the find has not been given out, but
it is. understood that it is only
short distance east of Jasper Peak.
The discovery of the deposit came
about in peculiar manner. Two
years ago an Austrian resident of
Soudan cleared a patch of land for
the purpose of raising potatoes, but
despite his best efforts as an agri-
culturalist, for two consecutive sea-
sons the tubers failed to grow. He
mentioned the fact while convers-
ing with group Of miners not long
since and one of them, more curious
than the rest, asked to: be shown
where the spot was. r.. i 81 i ! =.
: The nen@went out one day and
after digging around for awhile
came upon d deposit of soft ore on
ly a few inches below the surface.
The garden is at the edge of "a mar
row swamp and the ore is said to
be found on both sides of it. Sam
pies were taken out and have been
sent to Ely to be ,assayed and while
no returns have as yet been receiv-
ed, it is thought that the ore is of
very high grade. The land is own
ed by the Minnesota Iron company
and in case the ore assays. satisfac-
torily drills will be put. in. at once
and the extent of the deposit deter.
mined. IT, . 4: - 6. j ..@sS.r.:
S. Albert Hotter, who has been con-
nected with diamond drill work over
the Mesaba and Vermilion ranges
for several years past, also claims
70 have come across quantity Of
soft ore near here the other day
land hss numbered samples which
are pronounced by those who know
TO be of 2. very high grad Tower
News. 1. B. II sss ! s.5=s j. . s.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28

A. w. S. Calderwood, of Saginaw,
Mich, arrived in the city Monday to
look over his property interests.
Mr.. Calderwood is proprietor of the
Calderwood Block, occupied by the
Big Store, and in looking over the
city could not repress his surprise
and satisfaction at the evident and
substantial advancement of Vir-
ginia since his last vista year ago.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28
OUR FARMING LANDS.
Register c.. cu'kid Tell, Of the: Lands .4
Il Still Open, for Entrv..

oSssetVtsOss ~ Isuys=- -
In speaking of the survey and
opening, of townships 62-l9 and
62-2, Register Culkin, Of the Duluth
land office, says that these new
townships to be opened up contain
some settlements and are very De-
sirable on account of the excellent
quality of land which they contain.
Continuing Register Culkin says: =
There are in northern Minnesota
about 100000 acres Of LAM still to
be taken from the GOVERN ent. The
claims are going rapidly, but it will
be several years before all are .ex-
hausted. In the four. northeastern
counties of Minnesota there are at
least, one hundred neighborhood
settlements where number of set
tiers have taken land close together
and established small postofice
for their convenience. =.
There is some first-class land in
every portion of the county, though,
of course, there is some which is
rough and not so profita BILE for the
settler. The land north of here is
unusually valuable for farming
purposes because of the fact that
Duluth, Superior and the range
towns furnish markets for all they
can produce.
"The sooner the land is taken up
by settlers the better it will be for
the country in this section, as it
places the acreage on the tax rolls.
"Very much of the land which
is now classed as worthless will be
found capable of supporting a large
population, as much of tits of bet
ter quality that the European terri
tory which supports immense num-
bers of people. At one time all of
the. land west of the Alleghanies
was deemed worthless but it was
found very valuable when needed
for settlement. Territory between
this city and St. Paul which was
once considered worthless lie now
worth SIS to $50 per acre."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28

In point OF attendance and Of in
terest of program the ninth annual
meeting Of the Lake Superior Min
ing Institute, at Ishpeming last
week, is reported to have been the
most successful meeting yet held
by this organization.
Many valua BILE papers were read,
and the work Of the session was 90
balanced by pleasure and refresh
ing visits tospoints of interest that
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28

, A representative of the Philadel-
phia Cloak and Suit Co. is in the
city today, at Jereissati Bros, with
full and complete line of samples
of furs, ladies' tailor-rn made suits,
skirts, shirt waists, etc., from which
our ladies may order by sample di-
rect from the house. The samples
will be on exhibition for one day
only, and the ladies of Virginia
should not overlook this opportun-
ity to make their selectiona for fall
and winter attire.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28

D. B. Mcdonald has obtained the
lot Of Axel e. Carlson on Maple
street, and moves Mr.: Carlson's
home onto a lot.sa short distance
east Of its former location. Mr.. Nc
Donald fences and will otherwise
improve his new plot of ground,
making fine addition to his resi-
dence, property grounds. :
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28

A. Shipley returned Saturday from
a short visit to the Zenith City. Mr..
Shipley, who has been in the EN-.
ploy of the Fitger Brewing Go. at
their local agency for some time
past, has resigned his position and
accepted, a position in the First Ma
tional Bank, assuming his new
duties Monday. "s~@
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28

A new. Aerie of the Fraternal Or
der of Eagles was instituted at Two
Harbors Monday evening, J.. w.
Shadewald, deputy state grand
president, being present and pre-
siding. The degree team from Du-
luth Aerie No. 80 were in charge Of
degree work in the installation.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28
lsosse.o,d FsrniturelF To SsloS

& I have for sale, for cash, anum-
Der Of articles Of household furni-
ture belonging to the estate Of the
late Capt. g. =. WATSON, which may
be seen ct my residence on Lake
Boulevard, any evening
" r ~ AssoN IS
.Ad nini fra tor. 3
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28

Quarterly Conference at the n. E..
Church on Saturday evening, Aug
ust 10Th. On Sunday, August Dth,
Rev. E. c. Clemens, presiding elder,
will occupy the pulpit at the morn
ing services, at 1880 o'clock.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28
Duluth & Iron RANGE Railway.
Fer lie Aaeaeseta Stste Faic.

The Great Northern Railway has
announced a special rate Of one
fare plus 50 cents for the round trip
to St. Paul. Tickets on sale Aug.
% to Sept. 5, final return limit Sept.
7. For full information apply to
H. Horrigan, agent = r,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28

Commencing on Tuesday next,
September LIST, the stores of the city
will close at 500 o'clock p. m. each
day, with the exception of Satur-
days and pay nights. This is in &C.
cordance with the wishes of the
clerks union recently formed, and
will give the boys behind the coun.
tiers a little time for themselves
after hours. p.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-08-28
Duluth, Missabe & Northern Ry,
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.

For rates and inform alton call on
T. w. LUSK, Agent.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
ASBURY USnERS AND COLLECTORS.
Pres ident William {. Mcdowell Makes His
Appointments for the Month of August

President William G. Mcdowell of
the Ushers Union of Asbury M. E.
Church has made the following an
Polntments for the month of August. .
Oshers, a. m. S. A. Collins, A. D. Cole.
y. Frank Webb, Luther NJ. Broadway.
p nj. o. Winford, W. L. Porter,
l. Il. Brown, Ralph Jefferson; Collec-
tors, a. NV. G. Roe, Charles Tur-
ner' Vernon Philips, Frank G. Arm
strong; p. m.-Frank Boyer, Alfred
Ilighman. Fl. P. Shapley, Paul Trultt;
Il Epworth League-George NJ. Rose, E.
l. Porter; Prayer Meeting-Charles J.
Sudler, W. W. Hynson; Books-E. S.
FAIRIES, G. R. Stevenson. The average
attendance at Asbury Church for the
month of July: a. m. 91O; p. M. 1928;
general average 1859.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
WHOLE NO. 2,473.
ENEMY FOUND FOR SAN JOSE SCALE
Inc hedgehog Bug Tried and Found to Re-
successful Destroyer of the Disease
Bugs to Be Furnished to Growers

Ever since the San Jose scale camo
10 this country agriculturists and
scientists have been at work f. da.
wise ways to rid the country Of this
pest and farmers of Salem county
VIII now be pleased to learn that the
hedgehog bug has been found to he
tne enemy Of the scale and Is now he
ing used to destroy it, and verv snc-
ceSSinlly too. The Department Of
Agriculture at Washington will in a
lew days, furnish a supply of these
ouSs to any fruit grower in this conn.
~ who will Immediately make annli
cation. To peach, pear and other frnit
orchards IN this section the stamina
out OF the San Jose scale is a matter of
the deepest interest. This vepomous
pest 1t IS said, kills ten million dol.
iars worth of fruit every wear IT,
commits the greatest ravages in South
Jersey Delaware and Maryland. It
might be well, however. to watch tho
new bug to see that it does not do in
Jury IN some other way to more than
compensate for the good If bestows in
killing the scale.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
GOOD BASEBALL TEAM AN
ASSURED FACT IN SMYRNA
ORGANIZATION EFFECTED AND GROUNDS
PUT IN SHAPE FOR THE SEASON
Team viii be Composed of All Home PLAYER,
WIN the Exception of a Battery-SeasOn
10 be Opened Here Monday Afternoon

Arrangements have been completed
Tor baseball team for Smyrpa for
une balance of the season. A sub.
scrlptlon list was circulated the past
week and enough money secured to
enable the management to rent the
Iot ana erect grand stand and fence
The old show lot on East street was
secured and on Monday work was
started Oh the fence and grandstapd
tne neId having previously been put
IN good playing condition. 1t is the
intention of the management to pIav
purely local team with the addition
OF hired battery, and with little
practice the team will be able to nnt
up good article of ball.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
Opening Game Next Monday

The opening game will be plaved
next Monday and strong attraction
Will be secured, probably either Dover
or Milford, The Smyrna Band has
been secured for the opening game
and 1T will discourse some popular
airs before the game and between
innings.
The financial question is the main
thlng IN running ball club and those
who are inter ested should contribute
Tor Its support. The management is
starting out with barely enough TO
secure the grounds and equip the
club and will depend on the patron
age OF the public for its support. There
has been considerable demand for a
local team and it is prepared now 70
give the best team possible. Nc
Alllster, pitcher, of Philadelpbia and
Dougherty, catcher, of Chester. have
been signed as battery. Tomorrow
the team will play their first game at
Milford.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
FlFNING'S LANDING WILL
HAVE BUSY CANNING SEASON
ACREAGE OF TOMATOES IN TnOROUdHPARP
NECK THE LARGEST IN YEARS.
Cannsry Is Being Enlarged to Accommodate
tne Kush and Promises to Be a Boon
the Farmers Living in that Section.

IHoRoUGHFARE NECK, July 25.-
The cannery at Fleming's LANDING
winch was put IN operation last wear
oy the Frederica Packing COMPANY is
oelng enlarged for the accommodation
OF the tomato crop, although the
acreage is far below the contract ow-
ing to the drought of last sprino
winch caused great scarcity of plants
Inc crop promises to be from ten davs
10 TWO weeks late. Some plants were
SET out as late as July 1st. Mr.. S. A.
collins has the brag patch of the
Neck The new cannery is a boon to
farmers, and the tomato is fast he
coming the staple crop of Thorougb.
fare Neck. The contract price This
year is eight dollars ton. and if is
possible to raise ten tons to the acre
with careful culture on land that sells
as low as SIS an acre. The new can
merry warehouse and extra shed build
ing will be completed this week.
IayIor's Bridge Is to have a new
school house. Mr.. Henry Stats. CON
tractor and builder of Townsend. will
oegln the work at once. The old
building which was built about 1S49
and was in bad repair, was torn down
to-day by the residents of the district
winch Is No. 66. Among those that
took part in its destruction was rem
resented by three generations. all of
whom had spent their school davs
Ihere. Miss Margaret McCronev of
Mlddletown. has been chosen bv the
5chool board to teach this year.
Farmers of this vicinity are much
discouraged over the results of this
years toll. Threshing is about done
ma both quantity and quality of wheat
s lacking. Some report a weld as
o" as i've bushels per acre, while ten
ousheis Is considered a good crop.
The schooner Cambridge of Smvr-
Ia, loaded fifteen hundred bnsbejs o.
Faylor's Bridge last week. which
'raded No. 2 in the PHILADELPHIA mar.
let and sold at 78 cents.
Harry Newman, age IA years, has
zen missing from his home at Tav-
or's Bridge since last Saturday. He
'as last seen in Townsend.
Miss Ida David, a teacher of Tay-
'r's Bridge, has accepted the Mat.
news school of near Odessa.
Corn and tomatoes suffered great
amage on low land during the re-
mt heavy rains. 8
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
WAYLAlD BY FIVE COLORED MEN
Robert Reese, Jr. of Clayton Has an Exciting
Experience Saturday Night Last

Robert Reese, Jr., of CLAYTON was
Waylald Saturday night by five negroes
as ne was driving along the road lead
ing from PryOr's Corner, North Of
DUCK Greek, to Friendship Church
Nf. Reese had conveyed a gentleman
an ana MS wife to the Rawiey farm in
Ihoroughfare Neck, and on his retnrn
when near the farm of W. T. Massey
ne noticed some colored men in the
roau whose action caused him soma
alarm. -D .
"hen the team reached the negroes
tney parted, two remaining on either
side OF the road while the other prab-
bed the horse by the bride Mr.
Reese was badly frightened and call.
ed Tor help, but no one was near
one OF the men struck him with a
stone and another threw brick at his
mead but the boy threw up his arm and
caught 1t on the elbow. His horse bo-
ing struck lunged forward and started
TO run, and could not be gotten under
control until Pryors Corner was reach
ed. At this point Mr.. Reese became
unconscious, but his horse kept on and
TOOK him safely to his home, where he
was found in his carriage. DIR. Har-
monson was called in and restored him
to consciousness.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
LAUNCH PARTY TO WOODLAND BEACH
Nine Couples Went Down on .sTbe coInmh,.n
friday Took Supper at Woodland Beach
Hotel and Spent the Evening

Among the number of hannah 49,
Ties given to Woodland Beach tb,.
Season' there were possibly none bat.
'er enjoyed than the one given Friday
evening. The party consisted of nino
couples the jolly crowd leaving nm
captain Clark's naptha launch "CoI.
umoia about five o'clock in the after
noon' arriving at Woodland Reach in
'lme to take supper at the hotel es.
peclally prepared by mine Host,
campbell. The ride thither was de-
llghttul, made during the cool mart Of
the evening when one of our glorious
sunsets was casting it's beautiful tints
ana was reflected on the bosom of tbe
DeIaware. The exuberance of tho
party spent itself in music and pas
tlmes' the mandolin and banjo duets
oy Messrs. Clifton and Groves beipo
one OF the bright features. The "Coi.
umola arrived at Woodland shortly
alter seven o'clock and in a few mo.
ments time the welcome sound of tbo
dinner bell called the party TO .
specially prepared supper of crabs
nsh ana other delicacies of the season
After all had satisfied their lonpinos
'he party adjourned to the pavilion
where those inclined tr1pped for an
hour or two the light fantastic. Pro-
prletor Campbell has fine orchestra
tnere' and they kept excellent time
Ire Columbia" left shortly after the
dance on their return trip. The tide
was nigh and the bay had fairly
5ooo swell. Some of the party, in the
lelay OF getting off, had slight toucb
d mai dc mere, but all was well after
me launch got fairly started on the
way.
1hose who participated were: Miss
1ose Drennen, Elkton, Md, Miss
ethel Solely, Philadelphia; Miss Mar
ina Walcott, Oil City, Pa, Miss
katherine Warren Beckett, Miss Eba
jloak Wilds, Miss Helen E. Waters
MISS Lillian Speakman, Miss Marv
1azel' Smyrna; Mr.. Roland Carr. Mr.
Jharles Williams, Wilmington; Mr..
jharles Stockly, Mr.. A. Lee Clifton
University of Pennsylvania; Mr.
tuart Groves, Delaware College: DR.
= A. Comegys, Mr.. r. d. Hoffecker
r.; Mr.. Oummins Speakman. Smvrna !
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
KENT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
"'mOer Of Changes in Ownership In All Parts
O' the County as Filled With Recorder of
Deeos Cooper During the Past Week

Inc following transfers of real estate
have been filed in the office of Recordo,
OF Deeds David Cooper during the
past week: Francis dH. Janvier 70
annie T. NJ. Janvier, property in Do
Ver' vi, 300; Elizabeth BartelI 70 Jacob
d. Lee, 30 acres IN West Dover HIM
dred' 81, 400; Daniel B. Murray 70
George Il. Murray, 1OG acres at Viola
station, nominal; Charles NJ. Paul to
Ehzaoeth Richardson, land in Little
creek hundred, $3.50; Charles F
HeIch to Fred T. Herbert. 134 acres in
North Murderkill hundred s3 500.
samuel b. Hancock to John B. Smith
loV IN Dover, $11.OO; Arley B. Magee
TO William H. Boode, 143 acres in
west Dover hundred, 5000: Robert
W. reynolds to Joseph T. Robbins
i0S acres IN Milford hundred. 81 500.
ANNE NJ. WOlcott to Hastv Cain. LOT
IN harrington, $4OO; John w. John
son son TO Sarah G. Jump, lot in Houston
SoOo; L. Z. Reese to Hasty Cain. lot in
harrington, 5000; James E. Barcus TO
Harriet Atkins, land near FELTON,
d. Ioo' Samuel Paris to VIM. H. Par.
fls' lot in Harrington, $40.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
MONEY RAISED FOR CHURCH DEBT
canterbury NJ. E. Church Raises a tfood
Sum on Sunday Afternoon Last

A most remarkable debt-raising was
witnessed by the people of Canterburv
NJ Il. Church, at their opening ser.
vices Sunday. Shortly after the noon
hour, only $125 was needed TO com
piete the amount for the necessary ra-
pairs and improvements to the church
In few minutes over $195 was raised
Then the members of the church decid-
gu that' as new heating apparatus
was needed, it would be we'll to secnro
the money for that, with the surplus
money already donated as a start,no
I, iund' All of the money was raised at
tne remaining sessions. The cburcb
mas been greatly improved, enlarged
ana the exterior is orramented with a
Delfry. Rev. E. @. Sunfeld, the pas.
Tor OF the church, himself painted the
exterior of the building, thus greatly
reducing the expense to the trustees
Rev. L. E. Barrett, D. D.. pastor of
wesley Church, Dover; PRESIDING
Elder G. S. Baker of Dover. and Rev
}. L. johnson of Greenw ood. particin.
ated in the services.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
FEAR A GLUT IN TOMATO MARKET
Talk Z a Large Crop Of Tomatoes Have Cans
ed Feeling of Unrest Among Farmers

Accompanying the promised overa-
oundant yield of tomatoes througbout
she Peninsula is the fear of a tomato
gut surprising anything in past ex-
perlence to farmers of central Della
ware. AS was the case last year. few
farmers have contracted with the bio
Gamers, preferring to take their
chances on getting 40 cents per basket
In the Philadelphia and Baltimore mar
kets to taking Sc per ton from the local
packers, which means only ten cents
per basket for their 6O-basket tons
A sufficient number of buyers from
the big markets may come to vie with
the local packers for possession of the
staple product, but there is little doubt
but that when the second run comes
on there will be crash, unless the
farmers can unite for their own protec-
tion.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
NEW SPECIES OF FISH FOR DELAWARE
United States Fish Commission to lutroduc.
the Shadpike 10 Delaware River

The United States Fish Commission
nave Just completed an interesting ex.
pertinent at the Battery, in the Sus-
quehanna River, and one that has pro-
ven very successful. 1t is the intro
duction of the shad- pike. The eggs
were successfully Matched and the re-
81 Suiting fry were strong and vigorous.
Inc members of the Commission have
given out the fact that these fish will
De introduced in the waters of the
Delsware next year and that they will
oe Matched upon the United States
steamer "Fish Hawk"
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
GRABBING PARTY TO BRIcKsTORB LANDING
Party OF Six Couples Drove Down in the Early
Part OF Afternoon aud Spend the Evening

A pleasant little affair took place un-
der the chaperonage of Mrs. J. w.
Clifton Thursday afternoon when a
party OF six couples drove down to
Brlckstore Landing to while awav
few hours in grabbing. They went
down IN the early part of the after
noon, but they did not find the crabs
as plentiful as they had hoped. How
ever the time was delightfully."- spent.
ABOUT SIX O'Clock large table was
spread on the lawn and an abundance
OF good things was lndulged in in true
picnic style. The largest catch of crabs
was accredited" to Miss Ethel Solev
OF Philadelphia, she having caught IA
crabs in five minutes. Mr.. and Mrs.
townsend Warren, who live on the
"BrickstOre Farm" were exceedingly
KIND and grabbing parties going there
are always given an hospitable well
come. The party returned later in
the evening. Those present were.
Miss Rose Drennen, Elkton. Md.
Miss Ethel Solely, Philadelphia: Miss
Martina Walcott, Oil City, Pa, Mr..
Stuart Groves, Wilmington; Mrs. J.
W. Clifton, Miss Clara West Hazel
Miss Bertha Smithers, Miss Rather
Inc W. Beckett, Miss Eba :CIoak
Wllds, Messrs. A. Lee Clifton.
Charles Stockly, R. D. Hofecker. Jr..
Howard R. Jones, DR.. R. A. Comegvs
md Cummins Speakman.
Smyrna times., 1903-07-29
NEXT SUNDAY AT AsBuRY N. E. CHURCH
Kew A. ". GOOdhand Pastor of CbeswoId N
C. Church, will Preach 10 the Morpin0

In the absence of Rev. Vaughan S.
CoIlins' who is taking a second Sun
DAY OF his vacation at RehobotbD the
pulpit Of Asbury NJ. Z. Church
will be filed by Rev. A. W. Goodbend
Fastor Of Cheswold NJ. f. Church
next Sunday morning. The even,ng
services will be in charge of the En-
worth League, leader Charles Turner
Ioplc' Remember Jesus Christ"
Rev. Collins, will preach tonight
Wednesday, at Brandywine Summit
Camp and will be back to conduct the
Official Board meeting, tomorrow
night.