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The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20
4 VIEW NINE INSIDE CRY l,A.,Is.


Under an option secured through
couple of prominent Virginia men
who have become interested largely
id the mining business within the
past three years, W. J. Power and
James Geary, Of Hibbing, have
drilled and proven the existence ot
an ore body under portion :sof the
original townsi,e Of Virginia, the
description being the southeast 81
the northwest of section 8, So II, and
embracing that portion of the city
lying and being between Chestnu,
street on the south and the alley
between Elm and Magnolia street
on the north, Railroad avenue on
the east and cleveland avenue fon
Thus far two drill holss have been
put down on the property both
cutting the ore body at q depth .of
about forty feet, and sufficient ore
being shown in the holes to make
stripping the correct proposition
for working the find.
1t Ia understood the lease has this
week been transferred to an inde-
pendent mining company, the Re-
public Iron & Steel Co. being named
in the rumor. but the Hibbing men
will, it 10 said, continue the work OF
more thoroughly exploring the
tract, on which to the present time
an estimate of 100000 tons has
been shown.
Through the terms of the transfe,
the Virginia and Hibbing parties
interested will receive neat cash
bonus and an additional ro, atty of
proportions. The fee.
10 the land is held by the Clevela nd
Iron Company.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20
lce R;ak esd oowl;sa Allev.

Abe Jefford commences work on
an ice rink on his lotssat the corner
Of Wyoming and Walnut and in
conjunction remodels his bowling
talleys.' He will shortly bejins readi,
hese to open; and the place. should
furnish safe and sane amusement
for the yonngr people Throughout
the winter season ia y, ..sfr,. ,ssa !,
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20
Study Clle6 Meetioq.

The Study: Club will inject with
Mrs. e! n. Doorway nextFridayafter.
noon.' Papers on: Henry Ciay will
be read by Mrs. Hanuaford and Mrs.
Hastings. A Thanksgiving story
will be told by. Mrs: Dorwav, aud a
paper on WedKewood will be. given
by n rs. %. B.. Nc Donald, - - -. -
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20
VIRGINIA. coot1Y 4scree
RAINY LAKE road q ci,Aal6its li J: ,iiANio;s


i System. " = - D.
i Advices given through the daiiiee
during the pact week indicate q
practical transfer of the Duluth
Rainy Lake & Winnepig railway to
the Canadian Northern interests
although the details of the transac.
tion have not as yet been made
public. ..
That the Canadian Northern has
been seeking control of this new
and promising line for some time
past has been generally understood,
but official denial of such inten I,
has been made and the matter was
dropped so far az public interest
was concerned. 1t ia now stated
that the Canadian Northern hat
been virtually in control for some
months past, and that it will not be
long before official announcement
of the transfer is made public
through filing of the public records
in the transaction.
The eventual extension of the tine
from this city to Duluth, prelimina.
ry survey for which has already
been made, is also confidently ex.
pected.
The new line is one of the richest
prospective lines of the north west,
holding strategic position through
tapping the richest timber section
of northern Minnesota and connect
ing with the Canadian Northern
and through traffic arrangements
with that system becoming the
through line to Winnipeg and the
Canadian Northwest.
The amount of timber owned and
controlled by the Virginia Lumber
Company, formerly Unidentified and
still being interested in the line, is
estimated at about 3OOOOOOOOO feet,
including some 7OO,OOO,O 600 feet Cana.
dian timber, an amount insurinQ a
haulage for the new line for years.
In addition to this enormous a.
mount of freightage assured there
is now opening and being developed
new north country which will
mean a lasting and constantly in.
creasing source of revenue for the
line.
The effect or possible effect of the
alleged transfer on the local condi-
tons can only be a matter of con.
lecture, but it is altogether improb
able that it will in any manner af-
feet the milling aud lumbering in.
terests from which Virginia derives
80 great a revenue.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20
Not improving Very fest.

According to the head lines of an
article in local exchange Bryan,s
chances are improving, the article
setting forth that in 1895 Bryan re-
ceived 40 electoral votes, in 1900, 155
electoral votes, and this year l50
electoral votes-a gain of 10 votes
in the electoral college-aud states
that if he continues to gain at the
same ratio he will have a majority
of the electoral vote in zoos. r.','
We make no profession of being a
politician-in fact we never even
got sore at congressman for Civ
ing q post. Office appointment to a
more worthy applicant, but in con-
sideration Of the fact that there are
this year2s more votes in the elec-
toral than in 1895. we do not believe
it takes either politician or a
mathematician to- discern at
glance that the percentage of
"gain" by Mr. Bryan has been of a
negative nature.
However, this fact in nowise de-
tracts from the esteem and admira-
tion.ln which Mr.. Bryan is held by
1.-THE American people az a people,
and it is a safe surmise that his
name will be honored and revered
by future generations while the
name and memory of that class of
peanut politicians whose policies
are guided by promised political
preferment will be inferred with
their bones.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20
{. D. Mcneil IS NEW .AlDERMAa.


y
Superintendent i. d. Mcneil, 81
the Commodore mine; was on lTnes:
day evening appointed by the city
council 10 fill the nnexpired term Of
tCapt. James Trezona, alderman q,
|larRe, left vacant through, his res.
ignation because Of his intention Ia
Imove west. +. - Z. *sz S 40
Mr.. Mcneil is recognized by all az
a man possessing fitting qualitica.
tions for the position, and his ap,
pointment by full vote of the
board will meet with the hearty ,ap'
proval of every citizen of Virginia.
The Board of Park Commission.
ers composed Of John Cos,in, jr., O.
A. Poirier. Henning Erickson. B.
Levin and Norman Mcdonald, in a
written communication tc the coun-
Gil, recommended the purchase of
twenty.six lots in Block 43, opposite
the Roosevelt school, for park pur-
poses. The tract as designated in.
cludes all of Block 43 with the ex.
ception of the residence properties
of John Costin, Jr., and A. c. o.
born, and the communication set
forth the fact that the Board now
had options on ten lots; ia the block
and that other property in the
block could be purchased at reas-
ona ble figures at this: time. while
later it would not only be harder to
acquire but more. costly because of
proposed improvements. As secre
tary of the Board, @. A. Poirier ap.
peared before the council aud ex-
planned that the government had
options on this property as a fed.
eral building site, but that it was
now understood another site had
been definitely selected, and urged
prompt action.
The proposition for park improve
ment is not new one, and the coun.
Gil seemingly approved the idea by
instructinx City Attorney Shea to
secure an abstract of title to the
property, that the body might have
a tangible basis from which to work
in the matter.
Bids for the furnishing to the city
of a street sweeper and road roller
we're opened, both contracts being
awarded the Austin w estsrn Com.
-pany, their bids being found the
lowest on each item.
The matter of purchasing xalvan-
lied iron garbage cans. which had
been in com mittee for several weeks
was taken up and disposed of by
being tabled Indefinitely. The prop
osition will likely come before the
council again in the early spring,
when some satisfactory method of
caring for the city garbage will
likely be evolved.
F.W. Zein made application for
appointment as member of the
paid fire department., setting forth
the fact that he had seen previous
service in city departments The
application was submitted to the
chief engineer of the fire depart
nent, in accordance with the pro-
visions of the ordinance.
The clerk of the municipal court
submitted report of court bust.
ness, in the sum Of $6OO, for the
week ending November l4th, which
report was accepted and ordered
filed.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20
Swedish sDeotise .Clbnrcb.

. Swedish sosPtist Chsccb. =
Regular services at the swedish
Baptist ChuTci. on Sunday, next by
Rev. G. A. Berg, pastor il Morning
services atsl1.Oo'ciock; evening ser
vices at 7:45 O'Clock. ~: H. ,T2fz 43&ssi i y.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20

by other localities the school VII
doubtless go there. s.z .,~,g r
Such an institution ia destined 10.
aid materially in the agricultural
development of ST. Louis county,
and we know of no more fitting 10.
cation than in the rich valley of the
Little Fork, at Cook.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20

Four room cottage and furniture,
practically new. inquire u. No. 3i5
Cedar St. w: II ;;0tf Z:
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-11-20

Mrs. c. B. Lenont left this n,orn-
ing for visit with relatives and
friends in Minneapolis. ~-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Weather and Crop Bulletin.

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. Z. 19O8.-
With the exception Of few cool
nights the weather conditions during
the past week have been ideal. There
was an excessive amount of sunshine,
with the temperature slightly above
the normal and deficiency in rainfall
except in the extreme southwest
counties, where there was slight ex-
cess. Warm and clear days with brisk,
dry winds have been very beneficial
for corn, and the crop has made rapid
progress toward maturity even though
the nights were cool. With another
week of favorable weather conditions
most of the early planted corn will be
ready to cut, and large percentage
of it will be safe from damage by
frost. Stack thrashing and blowing
are progressing with the soil in good
condition except in west central and
portions of the eastern counties, where
the ground is too dry and hard. A
larger acreage than usual is being pre-
pared for winter wheat. Clover seed
harvest has begun in southern districts
with good yields. A good second crop
of hay is being put up in excellent con-
dition.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
John culbert Dead.

The many Cresco friends of John
Culbert were unexpressibly saddened
by the receipt of telegram late Tues
day announcing his death that evening.
He was taken ill about the 18th of
August with typhoid fever and as he
had been rather run down all summer
and the disease manifested itself severe
ly, the ultimate outcome of his illness
was anxiously awaited by all his
friends.
The funeral took place yesterday at
the old home near Little Britain,
Canada, to which place he and his wife
removed last spring.
During his stay in Cresco, John won
the respect and esteem of all, and every
acquaintance was a friend. No one
ever spoke ill Of his moral or business
character and to his intimate acquaint-
ances he became bound by ties as
strong as that of relationship and with
them his memory and kindnesses will
never be forgotten.
To his grief stricken wife, the sym
pathy of all goes out in unstinted
measure.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Deadlock at Des Moines.

The senatorial situation at Des
Moines seems to give no promise of an
immediate selection of senator, and
adjournment is already proposed. Rep
resentative Ofil proposed All adjourn
ment to Nov. 10Th and Miller of Du-
buque offered substitute to adjourn
sine die on Friday, but both were lost.
The ballot on Tuesday in the house
gave Cummins a., Porter 81, Smith
IL and scattering including one for
Haugen. The senate gave Cummins
81, Smith a, Porter IA and scattering
TO-
The ballot in joint session on We'd
nesday gave Cummins 66, Porter 46,
Smith 20 and eleven others received
from one to four votes each.
The Cummins faction claim that on
the ballot of Thursday. enough stand
patters will fall in line to elect Cum
minis but the standpatters have so far
maintained their belligerent position,
and deny any intent to weaken in their
opposition to Cummins. We go to
press too early to give the result Of
the second JOINT ballot.
On Wednesday by a vote of So to SO,
the house passed the committee bill
amending the primary law, voting
down an amendment by the democrats
which was fashioned after the Oregon
law and bound the members of the
legislature to vote for the candidate
which received the highest number of
votes for senator at the primary cleo
tion. DeMar who offered the amend
ment said it was the desire to put on
record those republicans who said they
favored election of senators by direct
vote of the people by giving them an
opportunity to vote for such a plan.
The committee bill will also pass the
senate, without doubt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Rev. w. G. Silke Insane.

The following account which appear
ed in the Los Angeles Daily Times of
Sept. 3, is pathetic in the extreme.
Rev. w. G. Silke is we'll known in
Cresco and vicinity, having served as
pastor of the Baptist church.
Santa Barbara, Sept. 2. 2.-(Exclusive
Dispatch.) w. G. Silke, preacher, law
yer, artist and former protege of
Spurgeon, was today committed to the
county Jail for examination as to his
sanity. The scene proceeding his com
mltment was one of the saddest ever
witnessed at the court house.
Suffering from melancholia and un-
able to sleep, Silke has been under the
care of nurses at his home here for
many days. His wife and children are
In reduced circumstances and the once
brilliant man, who has been lecturer
at an Iowa college, is mentally and
physically wreck.
In the Superior Court, to-day, he
begged to be freed but nurses gave
warning that violence to himself or
others would follow and commitment
followed.
Silke, raving and pleading and weep
ing Historically, was lead away to the
county Jail.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Jurors for October.

Following is the list of petit jurors
drawn for the October term of the dis
trict court which convenes in Cresco
Monday, Oct. S.
Owen o. Williams, Albion.
A. H. Rucker, New Oregon No. /.
G. w. Merrill, Saratoga.
William Halliday, Cresco Ward No. 2.
Fred Paul, Paris No. l..
w. F. Mullen, Vernon Springs.
Ralph eager, Cresco Ward No. l.
G. H. Miller, Paris No. 2
J. c. Jacoby, Howard No. l.
A. ]. Baerman, Forest City.
John Barr, Howard No. l.
D. P. Shumway, Cresco, Ward No. 8.
F. G. Wilson, New Oregon No. l.
Frank Swancutt, jamestown.
William Reinhart, Paris No. l.
A. j. Thomson, Cresco Ward No. 8.
j. F. McIntire, Cresco Ward No. 2.
James Cannon, Cresco Ward No. 3.
D. H. Thomas, Forest City.
R. M. Griffith, Forest City.
j. j. House, Cresco Ward No. 3.
Purlee Noblet, Albion.
j. H. Becker, Vernon springsI
L. w. English, Alton No. l..
Fred Duneman, Cresco Ward No. l.
Henry Schacht, Forest City.
John A. Bouska, New Oregon No. 2.
! J. Williams, Forest City.
VIII. Woellstein, Cresco.
James Costigan. Vernon Springs.
c. H. Mead, Howard No. l.
Earl Schroeder, Howard No. l.
M. Schlinger, New Oregon No. l.
C. w. Newton, Jamestown.
Dan German, Howard No. l.
E. B. Woodward, Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Democratic State Convention.

The Democrats of the state of Iowa
are hereby called to meet in convention
at Des Moines, at II O'Clock a. m. on
Thursday, Sept. "a, 1908, for the pur-
pose of placing in nomination one can
didate for Judge of the Supreme Court
to fill vacancy caused by the death of
Judge Chas. A. Bishop. Also for the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the conven-
tion
The ratio of representation will be
two delegates from each county and
one additional delegate for each 200
votes and fraction thereof above 100
votes cast for Hon. Claude r. Porter
for governor at the last general cleo
tion.
According to a ruling of the Atty
General the delegates selected in the
various townships and precincts at the
primary June 2, shall be reassembled
at their respective county seats for the
purpose of selecting delegates to the
state convention to be held as above
mentioned.
BY the state central committee.
Clint L. Price, Chm
j. F. Dalton, Sec'y.
Howard county is entitled to dele
gates.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Married.

Tuesday morning Sept. lst at ST.
Joseph's church, Cresco, Ia, occurred
the marriage of Mr.. John A. Thielen
and Miss Regina A. Ferrie, Rev.
H. j. Loosebrock officiating. The
bride wore gown of cream pongee
silk and carried a bouquet of white
asters.
The bridesmaid Miss Edith Ferrie,
and the maid of honor Miss Tillie
Thielen wore gowns of white Persian
lawn. The groom and attendants, Mr..
Geo. Thielen, brother of the groom,
and Mr.. Lawrence Ferrie wore the
conventional black.
Immediately following the ceremony
the party retired to the home Of the
brides parents where breakfast was
served to the invited guests, the
dining room being beautifully deco
rated with golden rod and yellow and
white bunting. In the early hours Of
evening large crowd of young people
had gathered to enjoy themselves in
dancing and merry making, which con-
tinued until the wee hours of morn.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. H. Ferrie of New
Oregon township, where she has grown
to womanhood, and by her charming
ways has won host of friends.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Thielen of Howard county,
and is trusted employ of the Chicago
street railway company. and we'll
worthy of the bride he has won.
The happy young couple were the
recipients of many beautiful and costly
presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thielen left Fri
day evening, Sept. 4th, for Chicago
where they will make their future
home, and where the best wishes of
their many friends accompany them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Steam Engine for Sale

An eight horse power, portable steam
engine, in good repair, for sale at
bargain. JOHN McHUGH,
2w-ei Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
COPELAND LUMBER COMPANY
Vermont Election

Returns from Vermont Indicate a
majority of something like $4,000 or
$4,000 for the Republicans. This is
the smallest majority the Republicans
have had in state election preceding
presidential elections since 1892,
when the Democrats swept the
state in the fall. This result is
especially encouraging to the Demo-
Gratis because the national committee
made no effort to increase the Demo-
cratic vote in the state and the cam
paign was left entirely to Vermont
Democrats. The Republicans, on the
other hand, sent in speakers of Nation
al prominence and flooded the state
with literature. The Democrats elec-
ted candidate for state senator for
the first time in years.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Picnic at Vernon.

The w. o. W., and Woodmen Circle
have made arrangements for q basket
picnic at Riverside Park, Vernon, on
Wednesday, Sept. 10th, Every Wood
man, his family and their friends. are
invited to attend. Buses will run to
and from the grounds, at a round trip
rate of rs cents. There will be ball
game in the afternoon and dance in
Woodman Hall in the evening. Dance
tickets SOC. Music by the Woodman
orchestra.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Democratic County Convention.

According to the ruling made by
Attorney General Byers, the delegates
elected at the democratic primaries of
June End will reassemble at the Court
House in Cresco on Saturday, Sept.
10Th, at IL o'clock a. m. ito select
delegates to the State Convention to
be held in Des Moines, Sept. Oath.
The convention will also be given an
opportunity to fill vacancies existing in
the county ticket.
C. A. MARSHALL, Chairman.
F. D. MEAD, Secretary.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Ryers' Address.

The address on Law Enforcement by
Hon. H. w. Byers, which was an
nounced for next Sunday, has been
postponed two weeks. He will speak in
the Congregational church Sunday
evening, Sept. 27. The change is made
necessary by his official duties in con-
nection with the special session.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Old Soldiers Give Taft Frosty Mitt.

Sandusky, Ohio, Sept. 8.-The re-
ception of William H. Taft at the Sol
diers' home here was decidedly chilly.
The candidate was not cheered as he
passed between the lines of veterans
to the administration building in an
automobile. Mr.. Taft spoke but brief
ly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
For Sale,

Hereford bulls at $25.OO less than
our regular prices. We haven't t
the feed to winter them. Better look
them over if you need one.
UPTON Bros. & KRuMM.
Phone SO 1-5. lO4m2
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Seed Corn

Anyone wanting No. seed corn,
call on A. E. Bents. See the corn as
it grows. Price $l.OO per bushel, if
ordered soon. A. E. BENTS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-25
Will Celebrate the Fourth

Ware, Mass, Jan. 25.-George
MERCER of this village will celebrate
the Fourth of July by becoming
hilariously "soused," permission to
that effect having been granted by
a judicial decision. MERCER was re-
Gently brought before a local magis-
trate, charged with being drunk and
somewhat disorderly. The court Of
fered him the alternative of going to
Jail or signing pledge to abstain
from the flowing bowl for a period
of one year. MERCER protested that
he could not properly celebrate his
country's birthday while in such a
beastly sober condition, and the
judge allowed a compromise where
by MERCER promises to remain So
Der until July 4 when he may in
dulge as much as he pleases without
being subject to arrest by the local
police.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-25
ADDRESS TO VOTERS.


Hon J, T. Gill, chairman of the
Ellis county democratic executive
committee, has issued the following
address to the voters of Ellis coun-
ty:
Your attention is called to the
Importance of paying your poll tax
before the first day of February.
Remember this is presidential year,
besides various state and county Of
ficers to be elected. There are also
principles involved that must be set
tied by you. Don't fail to arm your
self with, the proper credentials. Let
us make Ellis county the banner
county of the state so far as demo-
cratic voters are concerned. Not
more than so per cent of the voters
of this county have qualified to vote
to date. Pay your poll tax"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-25
Alice-Sit-By-the-Fire

e-Sit-by-the-Fire," the best
of the Barrie comedies with clever
Lucia Moore and an exceptional
New York cast, will be an attraction
of undisputed merit to be seen soon
at the opera house. Miss Moore will
be remembered for her excellent
work in Janice Meredith of
which the New York public has not
yet ceased talking about, also
Barbara Fritchie," and numerous
others. Including in her support are
Eric Blind, Argyle Campbell, VIII
Grey, Viola Knott, Isabelle Mac
Turner, Maude Ross
more, and carries the complete New
Criterion theatre production.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-25

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 25.-Con-
fident of easily defeating Kid Scaler
whom he will meet before McCar-
ey's club in Los Angeles next week,
Battling Nelson is already making
plans for matches with other lead
ers in the light weight division, pre-
paratory to an attempt to regain his
lost prestige in a battle with Joe
Cans.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-01-25
Work of q Burglar.

J. w. Hopkins, who resides on
West Jefferson street, reports the
loss of about $500 at the hands of
a burglar one night this week. The
burglar entered the house while the
occupants were soundly slumbering
and proceeded to rifle the pockets
Of Mr.. Hopkins pants. So far as
known nothing else in the house
was melested