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The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
in Bonner and. kootenai counties OF

in Bonner and kootenai counties on
! April y, at the usual hours, for the
purpose OF electing a district judge for
the newly established judicial district
known as the Eighth district. The can
didates have not yet been selected by
the Republican or Democratic parties.
Several OF the dogs that have been
making life miserable for horsemen and
others in the central portion of the town
have disappeared. The natural conclu-
sion is that they took the lead route
down the river.
NJ. D. Ring, justice of the peace
from Boyds, WASH, was the guest Of
Albert Peterson on Thursday.
An attempt was made last Friday
night by some person to fire the Nc
Googan & Murchison saloon building,
known as the Riverside bar A bunch
of greasy waste had been placed under
the building and fired. Charles Col
we'll, one of the proprietors of the New
port Steam Laundry, happened to be
awake at the time and the reflection
from the flames attracted his attention.
He Immediately gave the alarm and,
with the assistance of few men who
happened to be in the neighbo, hood, the
fire was put out. There is suspicion
as to who the parties were who attempt
ed to start the eonflagraticn.
The case of the State OF Idaho VS.. Ada
Gould. arrested upon charge Of yag-
rancy, was heard by Justice Warmer
on Wednesday and Thursday. It took
all OF the afternoon and most of the
evening on Wednesday to impanel
jury as the defense insisted on a jury of
IL men. The state presented four wit.
nesses while the defense rested with no
evidence. The case was concluded at
noon on Thursday and the jury returned
verdict OF not guilty of the charge.
The Spokane bar has placed large
electric sign with the word Spokane"
on 1t in front Of their place of business.
Jones K Onesrud received three extra
large mules from a dealer in Spokane on
sunday The man who brought the
iong-eared beasts from Spokane made
the trip. distance of about 55 miles. in
one day.
The annual school election for direc-
tors in the district on the Idaho Side of
town will be held at the school house on
Saturday. April II at the usual hour.
The proprietor Of one of the dance
halls was arrested on warrant sworn
out by one Of the inmates who CHARGED
.nae ne knocked her down at an early
hour Tuesday morning. He was taken
before justice Warmer who dismissed
him as the evidence was considered in
sufficient.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08

More than nine out OF every ten cases
of rheumatism are simply rheumatism Of
the muscles. due to cold or damp. or
chronic rheumatism. In such CAGES no
internal treatment is required. The
free application OF Chamberlalns Lini-
ment is all that is needed. and it is
certain to give quick relief. Give it
trial and see for yourself how quickly
it relieves the pain and soreness. The
medicine usually given internally for
rheumatism are poisonous or very
strong medicines. They are worse than
useless in cases of chronic and muecu-
lar rheumatism For sale by Adams
Pharmacy.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Dismissed PIoRsky Case

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Samuel
Douglas was in Newport last week and
as a result of his investigation on Mon
day dismissed the case against August
Plonsky, of Camden held for statutory
crime. Mr.. Douglas supplemented his
motion for dismissal with an affidavit
conveying the information that Plonsky
is man past 10 yeors Of age and that
he has been made the victim OF what he
considers An attempt on the part of de-
signing persons to extort smoney from
him.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Why Jones Bought anl Acre Tract in the
Jaynes Addition

Tive me that tract No. 29.n said
Jones as he pointed long bony finger
at the map.
He said, II am tired Of paving rent
and living in house that is not to INV
liking. am carpenter and contrac-
tor and if there is anything dislike it
is poor JOB OF carpenter work. Now |
Will build inc house and it will be a
dandy"
First thought that | would buy a
lot, then got that reaching out feeling
and decided l wanted more room, 80
decided that l would buy an acre. Then,
too. am going to pillow up this acre and
put 1t In potatoes, and that alone will
pay good interest on my money. New
port is growing and an acre tract this
close to town, in fact adjoins the town,
will some day be worth a whole lot
more than am paying for it."
There have been 81 lots sold in this
addition, to date, size 50xl36, price 800
each. Acre tracts, 1925, Terms. Good
wide streets, good soil, an ideal place to
live. CHAs. F. CRAIG, Agt
First National Bank
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
News OF OLD TOWN

Henry Pate, a gentleman of color from
Colville, visited our beautiful city on
Saturday. Henry had met number of
Newporters who had attended court
during the recent condemnation cases.
and had formed liking for the east side
of Stevens county, so decided to make
Newport visit Henry imbibed sew
eral shots of booze in New Town and
then proceeded to take in Old Town.
He made the rounds in the upper end
OF the town and then proceeded to visit
with the ladies of his own color residing
here. He took Oh larger load of booze
than was good for him and then pro-
ceeded to try and wake the dead with
his bowling. Constable Newsom took
Henry in charge and placed him in the
bastile to sober up. When sobered he
was taken before Justice Warmer and
fined 81 and costs, and was greatly
pleased that it was not $40, as he ex-
pected he would be fined. He paid his
fine and departed for Hope, Idaho.
Christ Hogan, Swedish laborer work
ing on the Fidelity Lumber Co. tracks
across the river, was thrown in the bas-
tile on Friday for being drunk and dis
turbing the peace. Warmer fined the
gentleman 81 and costs and turned him
loose.
Ed Cuff defeated Ed Bloom at the
Saturday night fight at the Spokane bar.
Gun won easily in the third round.
Halpenny & Wilson have opened a
restaurant in the building adjoining the
Headquarters saloon and are epjoving
fine trade.
sunday was the first day for many
moons that Old Town has been dry. All
OF the saloons obeyed the sheriff's orders
to close and close tight for the "A hours.
There was considerable kicking on the
part OF the thirsty. but it awaited moth
ing The town was as quiet and orderly
as anyone could desire. The same con-
ditions will exist in the future
Tom Maher, OF the Newport bar, is
the proud owner of one of the finest dogs
IN the state of Idaho. 1t is malapa-
loosa and was imported from the Ozarks.
1t Is doubtful whether there is another
dog like him in the northwest. The dog
strayed away on Sunday and was gone
for several hours. Toms heart was
broken and he offered reward of 500
for the return of the brute. After
dozen parties had secured all over both
towns the dog returned of his own ac-
cord Tom will give the dog the most
careful attention during the summer.
and will exhibit him at the Spokane and
Seattle bench shows during the fall,
The dog is valued by his owner at $500.
There will be special election held
At the regular established voting place
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Getting Ready for Business.

The Moeser-R emly Lumber Co. has
moved its Office across the Great North
ern tracks to the former office Of the
Eagle Lumber Co. opposite the depot.
They are building warehouse 4ox5o
and are preparing to build large lum-
Der shed. They are receiving carload
shipments of cement, lime, brick, lath,
shingles, sash and doors aud will carry
a complete line of all kinds If building
materials.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
New Ions Distance Central

The Interstate Telephone Co. has
moved its long distance central into the
Pastime Billiard Parlors. The company
is furnishing excellent long distance
service to points reached by them. They
have connections with Spokane, Spirit
Lake, Standpoint, Occur d'Alene and
practically all the towns in the Occur
d'Alene country. guaranteeing prompt
and satisfactory service. 42-tf
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08

A good deal OF money by not owning a
home OF your own, but you can redeem
the most of If you 80 west on First ssreet
100 rods from Washington avenue and
buy lot in Quale's addition to New
port. have few choice acres left for
sale reasonable. Telephone Sub 81 or
address o. O. Quaie, Box 2s5, Newport.
Wash.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Now Is the Time

For you to select lot in beautiful
Quale's addition to Newport, located
between Fret and Fourth streets. Can
also let you have a few acres on easy
terms. Address O. Q. Quale, Box 2S5,
Newport. Wash, or il in town call me
up at my residence, Telephone Sub g.
and | will he glad to take You out and
show YOU.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
A Good Friend in Time of Need

No one can have better friend when
troubled with collie or tiiarrhoea than
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. 1t always cures. For
sale by Adams Pharmacy
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08

Plymouth Rock, Buff Cochin and
Weycoff White Leghorn eggs for sale !;
v tor setting of Is; guaranteed 80 per
cent fertile. A. &. Tiss. Newport. Wash.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
We Reach the People

Don't do business as your great
grandfather did. Try the service OF the
Newport Telephone Co.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23
Order for Hearing on Peti.
ton for Administration.
State of Minnesota, L.
County of st. Louis,

State of Minnesota,
County of St. Louis, ee
In Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Salfanallj
Sarafino Decedent
The petition of Elmer Matheson having
been filed in this Court representing.
among other things. that Salfanalli Sara
ano. then being a resident of the county OF
st. Louis. state of Minnesota. died intestate.
In the county of St. Louis. state of Mime.
sofa. on the 26th day of January 1870: leav.
ing estate in the county of St. Louis, state
of Minnesota, and that said petitioner 10 4
creditor of said decedent. and praying that
letters of administration of the estate Of
said decedent be granted to him. the said
Elmer Matheson.
It IL Ordered. That said petition be heard
before this court, at the probate court
rooms in the court house In Duluth. In said
county. on Monday. the Third day of Nay.
1SO0. at ten O'Clock Q. M. and all persons in.
terested in said hearing and in said matter
are hereby cited and required at said time
and place to show cause. If any there be.
why said petition should not be granted.
Ordered Further, That this Order be serv-
ed by publication in The Virginia Enter.
prise according to law. and that q copy Of
this Order be served on the county treas.
urer of st. Louis county not less than ten
days prior to said day of hearing.
Dated at Duluth. Minn., April End. 1soo
BY the Court.
J. b. MDDLEcOFF.
Judge of Probate.
lseal Probate Court. st. Louis Co.. Mimi
Virginia Enterprise. April 80
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23

WE note that Senator P. r. Vail ia
the happy possessor of the pen with
which Governor Johnson signed the
veto of the tonnage tax measure.
The memento 10 worthily bestowed.
for while Senator Vail may not be
gifted with the ability to talk tor
two hours and 6fty minutes to tax
committee without stopping for
either wind or water he has been a
most important factor in bringing
about the revulsion of feeling on
the part of many member of the
Legislature auent the proposition to
despoil northern Minnesota for the
benefit of her greedy southern
neighbors. Senator Vail will bring
home his trophy, which will long
Be cherished % Z memento Of the
death Of an unjnst law. .~z~ z.::T1 s.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23

The clerk called the attention of the
council to the fact this was the date set for
the opening and the reading of proposals
for the sale of one ten ton steam road roller
and that on his desk were four proposals.
Moved and supported that the proposals
In the hands of the city clerk on the steam
road roller be now opened.
Carried.
The proposals were opened and the
names of the concerns bidding and the
amounts of the bids were az follows:
Monarch Road Roller Company-New
Improved Monarch Steam Road Rollel
$292. specifications with proposal. Nc
certified check accompanied this bid.
1rouuois Iron Works. Buffalo. N. Y.-One
ten ton Macadam Steam Road Roller with
necessary tools for operating same, $2@5. 90.
A check of $2&oo accompanied this bid.
The Kelly-Springfield Road Roller Co..
Springfield. Ohio-One proposal of $3.50
and one proposal for $4,000 A check of
S275eoo accompanied these proposals..
IL Case Threshing Machine Company.
Minneapolis. $22e6e0. on terms y cash,
balance In one year. or $2075oo cash on &C.
ceptance by city. A check of $4,000 accom-
panied this bid.
A 1ecess Of ten minutes was granted by
the president.
The council was called to order BY the
president.
Moved and supported that the proposals
submitted by the various companies on
the ten ton steam road roller be referred to
the committee on streets. alleys and
sewers.
Carried.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23
4 Preachers meetioo.

T A Preachers Meeting of the Red
River Valley District of the Norwe.
glan Lutheran church will hold a
conference at the Norwegian n. Is.
Church on Spruce street, beginning
with a sermon on Tuesday evening,
April 9th, and continuing over the
following Sunday.
During the day, time there will be
reading of papers, followed by dis-
cussions, and gospel services will
be conducted In the evening.
Among the ministers expected to
be in attendance are District Super
intendent J. Sanaker, of Minneapo-
lis, 6. Abrahamsen of Ashland /,
Wis.,. F. L. Frelstad of Superior, FL.
K. Madsen and C. w. Schevenius,
both of Duluth.
The public 10 heartily welcomed
10 these meetings.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23
Auction Sale of Virginia
Lot.

Notice is hereby given that on Saturday
May Sth. 1909 at 10 o'clock a. m. at the corner
of Cedar Street and Virginia Avenue. Vir.
ginia. Minnesota. the following described
lot. belonging to the estate of Samuel G.
Connors. deceased, will be offered for sale
to the highest bidder for cash. said lot be
ing in St. Louis County. Minnesota. de
0cribed as follows:
Lot l. Block 76. Second Addition to Vir.
gina according to the recorded plat there
of; the lot being about IS feet frontage and
150 feet Deep with frame building. The
right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
Dated at Virginia. Minn.. April 18th. 1900.
JOSE H. SHERWOOD. Administrator.
BY Otto A. Poirier. Attorney
Virginia Enterprise April 16-SQ
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23

SENATOR STEPHENSON has been
served with subpoena to again
appear before the investigating
committee at Madison to give addi.
tional testimony on the manner in
which his nomination aud election
was secured. 1t was an easier mat
ter in the early days of Wisconsin
for a logger to boom a government
drive, hoist the logs aud saw off the
government mark and replace it
with his own, than it is for some men
to find an easy seat in the American
house of lords.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23
Council Chamber. City of Virginia. Mn

Council Chamber. City of Virginia. Minn..
April q, 1909.
Resolution No. 81, le0e.
Revolution calling for . special election
to vote on the New Charter
BY Alderman Nation.
Resolved. BY the City Council OF the City
Of Virginia: =
That whereas the charte. Counniseioo
has delivered draft Of the proposed Home
Rule Charter 10 tie Honorable Mayor and
City Council and
Whereas said Charter Comuaisston has
recommended that said psopooed charter
be submitted 10 the vote Of the -peopae IA
and fog the city Of Virginia. at u special
election 20 be he3d In the city of ViEGinia.
BE It resolved b TIE city ,counen -that .
special election be be3d 81 tlse city e Wiz.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23

IF the good people of Duluth will
study the action of the greedy leg.
islators of the south end of the
state in passing the tonnage tax
measure law they will fiud the act
in keeping with the attitude of Du-
luth toward the ranges for the past
sixteen years. "Might" has always
been construed to mean "r,ght" by
Duluth in any question between
the ranges and the south end of the
county, even to the division of the
county road fund; but the ranges
were never favored by the interven.
ton Of a democratic Moses to save
No from the continuous plundering
of the Duluth hog.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23

A TOAD died in the Bronx park
the other day at the comfortable
age OF 1000 years. 1t is said that he
[distinctly remembered tie time
|8ortasern 54auussota ssas q dense
wilderness, which 1ome Of the be
whiskered Legislators from the low
er end of the state seemingiy think
il still ie.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23

DURING the last campaign one
Honorable Joseph B. Cotton, then
accredited attorney for the steel cor
poration, made the statement in the
English language to an intelligent
Virginia audieIce that "it makes no
difference whether we have q Re
publican or q Democratic legisla.
ture. if John A. Johnson 10 elected
governor we will have q tonnage
tax" 10 the light of recent events
the question is, did Joe's foot clip
in his effort to make good his
threat. or was he fabricating in his
"auythiug to beat Johnson" cam
paign addressed
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23
Notice for Publication.
Department Of tho INTERIOR q. y. Land Oaoe
at Duluth. Niun., July aoeh. 1908.

Department Of tho Intortors q. y. Land OMoo
at Duluth. hinn.. July aoth, 1908. ~,-.
Notice 10 hereby given that John Ho4na>.
OF Hibbing. Ninn.. who on July soth, 1901, nada
Timber and Stone Sworn Statement, No. asl9.
for sE,lSWA. Sections Township o N. Ranee
10 W. 4th p. Meridian. has aled nottoe az
intention to make dnal proof. TO establish
claim to tho land above described, before -
Register and Receiver of tho United otntea
Land Once Ut Duluth, Ainn., on tho lS DAY AZ
June, 100. -
Claimant names ~ Witnesses:
William Il. Everett. OF Ribbing, kinn.
Thomas ". Richardeon. OF ~" O..
John Benbeck. Of =" -: =. :
Devid Johnoon. Of :. VA. :
- :. - J. G. HnR,eAr Hnsu :
E April 0-Ju1o II. @iez5s 1a.e4.1,.
u. b. Dmallvood. Atty. .ss. -.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23

AND TO think of it-that the Min.
uesota iron ranges, the staunchest
Republican stronghold in the state
of Minnesota and where the name
of John A. Johnson was reviled and
maligned by the Republican press
must thank this same man for the
deliverance of this section from, the
grasping intentions of a Republi,
can leGislature!
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23
Notice for Publication.
Department Of the Interior.
U. e. Land Odice ut Duluth. Nina,

department OF the Interior.
U. e. Land Oface ut Duluth. Nina.
July 20th. l9ooI
Notice 10 hereby given that William A.
kehtel. OF Duluth. Mtnn.. who, on July 18th.
1905 made Timber and Stone Sworn State
ment. No. 0e0o. for Lot Sec. 8 add Lots ands
Sec. Tp. 50 n. r. IS w.. and sEASEh, See.
tion ], Township 50 n, Range 10. w. lth p.
Meridian, has fled notice of intention to make
dnal proof, to establish claim to the land above
described. before the Register and Receiver
of the United States Land Omce 1T Duluth.
Ainn.. on the 18th day of May. 1909.
Claimant names % Witnesses:
Frank Heidman, Of Duluth. Minn.
Nels Anderson. Of " =;
Joseph Pratts, Of -
Charles 81. Stewart, OF -.
e. Otto Olund, Of
J. C. HKRNAN ENou.
mar. leMay3l. Re4istar.
W. b. 9ma1Iwood. ATTY.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23

The fight against the tonnage tax
measure on the part of the people
of the ranges was not prompted by
any special sympathy for the steel
corporation, bu, rather through an
innate fear that the big corporation
would make the effect revert to the
detriment of range business inter.
ests through q reduction in the
wage schedule.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23
6oueo for Sole.

Six room house with water; light.
some hardwood floors, and good
barn. Two fine lots. For sale at
reasonable price. Enquire at 2l2
'Spruce street. Apr. 29.Aay q.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23
Earoth-Aadersoa.

Mr.. Oscar Enroth of Virginia, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Enroth of Clo-
quet, and Miss Augusta Anderson
of Duluth, we're united in marriage
Wednesday evening at $50, at the
home of the brides mother. Mrs. p.
G. Anderson of Duluth, Rev. Sal
monson performing the ceremony,
E. A. Anderson giving the bride
away.
The groom was attended by
Messrs. Victor Swenson of Cloquet,
Axel Enroth of Virginia, and Dave
Gustafson of Duluth; and the bride
by her sister, Miss Matilda Ander-
con, and Misses Ebba Elm of Clo-
quet, and Charlotte Enroth of Vir-
ginia. Esther Elm of Cloquet and
Meta Johnson of Duluth were flower
girls. The home was tastefully
decorated with smilax and Easter
lilies, forming an harmonious set-
ting for the bridal party, the ladies
of which were exquisitely gowned,
the men wearing the customary
black. The brides dress was of elk
net over cream colored satin and
the bridal bouquet was of roses; the
bridesmaids wore white silk and
carried pink aud white carnations.
Mrs. Fred johnson pleyed the we'd
ding march. About fifty guests
partook of the wedding supper,
which was served at the close of the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Enroth
left on the night train for Virginia,
where they will reside.
Mr.. and Mrs: Enroth are we'll.
known in Cloquet, az both lived
here few years ago, the bride hav.
ing been a milliner here. Among
those from Cloquet who attended
the wedding were Mesdames C: O.
Swenson and Frank Elm, Mr.. and
nrs. John Enroth and Mise Esther
Malm m-Cloquet Pine Knot.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-04-23
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Council Chamber. City Of Virginia. Mimi.
s,~. ApCl {. 1S0.
Regular meeting.
+ Conncal called 10 order BY the president.
5 Roll call. -. .-:-
Fresent-Aldermen Boylan. NeNeil. Matt
son. Mr.. President-
Absent-Aldermen Laviolette, Elznquist,
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kead1n9 minutes of previous aneetinR.:
Moved and supported that the minutes
be approved % read.
Carried.