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The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05
To Sarah n. Berry,

You are hereby notified that the follow.
1p1 piece or parcel of land. situate In the
County of st. Louis State of Minnesota,
and known and described 40 follows, to-
WITT:
Undivided Two-ninths of Lots One and
Nine; Section Five. Township Sixty-two
North. Range Thirteen West, 10 now assess.
ed In your name.
That On tie 18th day Of May. 1902 at a sale
of land pursuant to the real estate tax
Judgment duly given and made in and by
the District Court In and for said County
of st. Louis, on the 21st day of March. 1902.
in proceediugs to enforce the payment of
taxes delinquent upon real estate for the
year 1900. for said County of St. Louis, the
above described piece or parcel of land was
duly o6ered for sale, and no one bidding
upon said offer an amount equal to that
tor which said piece or parcel was subject
TO be sold. to-wit: the sum of Two Dollars
and ndseventy-four cents. the same was duly
bid In for the State of Minnesota for said
sum.
That thereafter. and on the 9Th day of
November, 1908, the said piece or parcel of
land. not then having been redeemed from
said sale. and having then becone the ab-
was cold and conveyed at public sale by
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o Daniels. Mclean, David S. Mclean,

TO Daniels. Mclean, David S. Mclean,
Chas Lange:
You. are hereby notified that the forego-
ing described pieces or parcels of land
situate in the County of St. Louis state
of Minnesota. are now assessed in your
name: that on the 18th day of May 1902 ut
q sale of lands pursuant to the real estate
tax judgment duly made and given in and
Of st. Louis. on the 2lst day OF March. i903.
In proceeding to enforce the payment of
each severally and separately sold for the
respective amount set after each descrip-
ton respectively in the column headed.
Amount Of Sale to State" and the same
were each separately bid in by the State of
mentioned: that the said several tracts
lutte property of the State of Minnesota.
end that thereafter and on the 9Th day of
County Auditor Of said County. pursuant
TO the order and direction of the State
Auditor of the State of Minnesota. duly
held In accordance with the provisions of
the Statutes in such case made and pro:
vided. the said several pieces or parcels of
land were each duly sold and conveyed
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05

The mayor in written communication.
appointed the following as police officers
of the city for the year 1909. and asked the
council for confirmation of the same. the
officers named in the communication be-
ing:
Ellis Walsh. chief of police. Eli Maxi.
VIM. Mclean. J. G. Fredrickson and ". Is.
Lyons. patrolmen.
Moved and supported that the appoint
ments by the mayor of the chief of police
and patrolmen be confirmed and that q
resolution be drawn to that effect.
Carried.
A. F. Thayer. chief engineer of the FIRE
department, in communication to the
council. appointed hremen and teamsters
of the FIRE department as follows:
James Stickney. first assistant chief; L.
r. Mason, 2nd assistant chief; Walter Sy.
F. w. Goehring and Fred Anthony. pipe
men: Henry Ole and Sd. Larson teamstere.
Moved and supported that the hremen
appointed by the chief engineer of the fire
department be confirmed by resolution
and that the communication be ordered
filed.
Carried.
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Official
Publication -.
Proceedings
The
City
Council

Councii C;sasu3eT. v;Tk;u;a. ts:s;:i;.....
January q. 1909.
Regular meeting.
:s" SaAea :. oroer by the Pres
ident.
Roll call.
Present-AldermenL Laviolette. Elmquist.
Mcneil. Mattson. Mr.. President-5
Absent-Alderman Boylan-l.
Reading minutes of previous meeting.
Moved and supported that the minutes
be approved aa read.
Carried.
Moved and supported that the bills in
the hands of the city clerk against the city.
and accruing during the month Of JAM
uary. 1O9. be referred to the finance COM
mittee.
Carried.
The clerk reported that the report OF the
Municipal Court of fines collected in that
court. for the week ending January 18th.
had been properly signed
Moved and supported that the report be
accepted and ordered filed.
Carried.
The clerk OF the munich pal court reported
fines collected in that court for the week
ending January 23rd. 1903. in the sum of
$2l.s.
Moved and supported that the report be
accepted and ordered fled
Carried.
Moved and supported that the city clerk
give notice to all merchants in the city of
Virginia. not to sell or deliver any goods or
merchandise to the city of Virginia. only
upon the presentation of a written order
from the city council or the city clerk, and
that such written order shall accompany
the invoice at the end of each month";
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Laviolette support
ed by Alderman Elmquist. that the ordi-
nance to provide for the inspection of milk,
cream. dairies and dairy herds. and to H.
cense and regulate the sale and disposition
of milk and cream in this city. receive it's
second reading.
Carried.
Upon instruction from the president the
| ordinance was given it's second reading.
Moved and supported that that portion
of section =. of the ordinance Just read, be
amended to read as follows
Section 2. The milk inspector shall
give bond in the sum of 100000 with
sureties to be approved by the city council,
conditioned that he perform the duties Of
| milk inspector. and pay over to the city
treasurer all money belonging to the city
which may come into his hands and de-
liver all property belonging to the city to
his successors in Office. which bond shall
be filed in the office of the city clerk"
Carried.
Matt Devjich made application for liquor
license in the two story building situated
on Lot No. q. Block No. H. license to he for
| one year from January 31st. 1909. and sub
mitted a S200Q00 surety bond.
Moved and supported that the license be
| granted. the bond accepted and after ap-
proval by the mayor ordered filed.
Carried.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05
Notice Of Application for Ii
quor License.

state OF Minuesot County OF 81. Louis, City
OF viFg1nia. IS.
Notice is hereby given that application has
been made In writing TO the city council Of
said city OF Virginia. and 6led 10 nv Office
prs wing for license TO sell Intoxicating liquors
for period Of one year, commencing on tho
l6th day OF Jan.. A. D. 1909. and terminating on
18th day OF JAM. A. ID. 1910. by the following
person and at the following place. rs stated
IN said application. to-wit:~
CHOPE l. MARINlCH,
10 the front room on tho ground ffoor
OF tho one story brick building situated on
Lot No. 29. Block No. ~. Chestnut street,
city OF Virginia. Minn.
Said application will be beard and deter
mined by said city council OF the city of Viz
sinia at q meeting OF said council to he held
10 the council chamber In said city OF Vir-
s'nia on Tuesday, the 9th day OF February.
A. D. 1903. at O'Clock p. m. OF that day.
Witness my hand and the seal OF said citv
this 18th day OF JAM. A. D. 1909.
ALBERT E. BlcKFoRD.
Corporate seal) City Clerk.
virginia Enterprise. Jan. 29-Feb. s. 1902
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05
TO Henry spellmap, T. H. Phillips, Unknown

~ oouEy opeIlmaD, L. n fnllllpS. UnknOWn
You are hereby notified that the foregoing
ae:cribed pieces or parcels OF land. situate
nesota. are now assessed in your name; That
on the 9TH day of May. 1893, at sale OF
ment, duly given and made in and by the
District Court In and for the county Of
9t. Louis on the 2lst day of March, 1891,
In . proceeding to enforce the payment OF
taxes for the year 1895, said tracts were each
severally and separately sold for the respec.
tive amount set after each description respec:
lively ln the column headed, Amount of
Sale TO state" and the same were each sep.
arstely bid in by the State Of Minnesota Tor
the respective amount last mentioned; that
the said several tracts were not redeemed and
became the absolute property OF the State of
Minnesota, and that thereafter and on the
llth day Of November. A. D. 1908. at Il sale by
tho County Auditor of said County, pursuant
70 the order and direction Of the State Auditor
OF tho 6,ate Of Minnesota. duly held In accord
ance with the provisions of the Statutes In
such case made and provided. the said several
pieces or parcels of land were each duly sold
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05

A petition was read. signed by property
owners in Blocks Nos. q, 80. 10 and Al, ask.
ing that the patrol limits wherein intoxi-
eating liquors may be sold. be ENLARGED
and added to the patrol limits of the city
of Virginia, az follows: That portion of the
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05
To Olarksen 4 Hanson. Ellen D. Rogers etal:-


You are hereby notified that the foregoing
described pieces or parcels of land, situate In
The county Of St: Louis, State Of Min.
on the sth DAY OF May, 1905, at sale Of
lands pursuant to the real Estate Tax Jude.
nent. duly made and given In and by the
District Court In and for the County Of st.
Louis on the 7th day Of April. 1913. In a pro.
ceedine 70 enforce the payment Of taxes for
tho year 1909. said tracts we're each severally
and separately sold for the respective amount
eet after each description respectively, in
the column headed. "A mount Sale to State"
and tho same were each separately bid In By
tho State of minnesota for the respective
amount last mentioned: that the said several
tracta were not redeemed and became the
absolute property Of the State of Minnesot..
and that thereafter and on the 9th day Of
November 1885, ~ sale by the County
Auditor of said Comfy. pursuant to the order
and direction of the State Auditor OF the State
of Minnesota, duly held In accordance with
the provisions Of the Statutes in such case
made and provided. the said several pieces or
parcels Of land were each duly sold and con.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05
Council Chambers. City of Virginia. Minn..
January 10. 1909

Council Chambers. City of Virginia. Minn..
January 10. 1909.
Resolution No. no. 1909.
Resolution Authorizing the city clerk 70
give notice to persons interested In the
assessment for construction Of sewe1s In
District No. One. and on Wyoming Ave-
nue.. Virginia. Minnesota.
BY Alderman Mattson.
Resolved. BY the City Council of the City
OF Virginia. That the city clerk be and is
hereby authorized and instructed TO pub
Nsh once In the Official paper of the city of
Virginia. Minnesota. an itemixed list of the
assessments formulated by the city en-
aineer and being dled In the od3ce of the
city clerk in duplicate aud of record In said
Office. the same being assessments against
each and every lot. piece or parcel of land
in the construction of sanitary sewers In
District No. One and of Wyoming Avenue
In said district aud In said city. and be It
further
Resolved that in the city clerks notice he
shall set the date az February 9th. 1901. at
eight (s) O'Clock in the council chambers of
said city. when the city council shall listen
to the reading of complaints of any person
or persons who shall make complaint why
such assessment should not be placed
against such property 90 listed. and be It
further
Resolved. that after the adoption by re-
olution of the proposed assesounents made
In the city engineers formulated list. and
the publication OF the same that the city
clerk be. and 10 hereby Instructed TO plaee
In the hands of the city treasurer Of thec city
of VirRiuia q CODY of said list and that the
city treasurer shall for sixty (eo) days from
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05
Notice Of Application for Liq-
our License.

State OF Minnesota. County Of St. Louis, City
OF Virginia. ss.
Notice ls hereby given that application haa
been made In writing to the city council OF
said city OF Virginia, and fled In my o63ce.
praying for license to sell intoxicating LIQUORS
for period OF one year. commencine On
tho 18th dav OF February. A. D. 1903. sud
termioatiug on the 18th day OF February. A.
D. 1910. by the following person and at tho
following place. as stated In seid application
to-wit:
CAMERON 4 COMPANY.
In the West room on the ground hoor OF tho
three story brick building situated on Lots II
sod ls, Block No. II, Chestnut street, City Of
Virginia, MINI.
Said application will be heard and determt,.
ed BY said city council of The city OF Vir1inia
at meeting OF ss,d council to be hold at tho
council Chamber In said city Of Vir9inia on
Tuesday, the 9Th day OF February, A. d. 1903.
st O'Clock p. NJ. OF that dav.
Witness my hand and the seal of said citv
this 18th day OF Jsnuasy. A. D. 1909,
ALBERT E. BICKEoRp,
lCospoeste oesl) City Clerk,
Visgtnis Entespeise Jan. ae-reb.k
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05

Council Chamber. City of Virginia. Ninn..
January rs. 1909
Resolution No. ii. 1909.
Resolution authorizing the payment of
January. 1909. salaries and pay rolls.
Bv Alderman Mattson
Resolved. BY the City Council OF the City
of Virginia. That the following January
lsoe salaries and pay rolls be allowed and
the city clerk be and is hereby authorized
to draw orders on the city treasurer in pay
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05

Council Chamber. City of Virginia. Mimi.
January q. 1909.
Resolution. No. II. 1909.
Resolution appointing James Stickney.
L. X Masson. Walter Sy. F. ". Goehring.
Fred Anthony. Henry Ole and Ed Larson.
as members of the fire department.
BY Alderman ElnQuist.
Resolved BY the City Council Of the City
OF Virginia. That James Stickncy, L. K.
Mason. Walter Sy. f. w. GoehrinR. Fred
Anthony. Henry Ole and Ed. Larson, be
and hereby are appointed as members OF
the fire department Of the city of virginia.
Minnesota.
Moved by Alderman ElmQuist. support.
ed by Alderman Boylan. that above res
olution be adopted
Ayes - Aldermen Laviolette. Elmquist.
boylan. Mcneil. Mr.. President-5.
Nays: None.
Adopted January q. 1909,
A. c. OSBORN.
President of the city council
Approved February l. 1909.
A. HAwKINSON.
Mayor.
Attest:
Presented to the mayor February I. 1909
Returned by the mayor February l. 1902
(SEAL)
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05

of Virginia. That the appointments made
by mayor Andrew Hawliuson of Ellis
Walsh as chief of police fot the ensuing
year. also the appointment of EM MAXI.
VIM. Mclean. J. 6. Fredrickson and W. 8.
Lyons AZ patrolulen of the city Of Virginia,
mfnn.. for the ensuing year be and the
same to hereby confirmed.
Moved BY Aldes.nen Roxlan. e.1npor4ed
by Alderman Elmauist. that above reaolu.
tion be adopAed.
Ayes:-Aldefmen Laviolette. Elmquist,
Boylan. Mcneil. Nj. President.-s.
Nays: None.
Adopted January q. 1909.
A. G.. OSBORN.
President Of the City Council,
Approved February l. 1909.
a. HAwKINSON.
Mayor.
ALBERr s. BIcKFORD
City Clerk.
Presented to the mayer February /. 1909.
Returned BY the mayor February /. 1902
(SEAL)
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To All Concerned.

Office of the CITY clerk. Virginia. Minnesota.
January 27. 1909.
Notice is hereby given that the Yesolu-
ton following was duly passed and prop
erly signed and that all interested parties
in the construction of the sewers In the
district mentioned are to submit in writ
ing. any objections they may have to the
assessment charged against their respec-
tive property, and have the same in triay
hands on or before February 9Th. that the
council may inteuiRently consider the
assessments and to remedy the tabulated
report of the city engineer. and If there are
no objections to the assessments. the same
will be filed of record In the office of the
county auditor and placed as lien a4ainet
the property mentioned and collected as
other taxes in the usual season.
Before the list Is forwarded to the county
auditor. sixty days will be given the prop
erty owners in which to pay. at the
expiration of which time five (5 per cent
will be added on the following assess-
ments:
ALBEIT E. BIcKFORD.
Citv Clerk. Virginia. Minnesota.
tCORPORATE SEAL.l
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05
Proposed Assessment

To BE made by the City of Virginia
for the cost of construction of q
sewer in "sewer District No. aud
Wyoming Avenue"
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05

Council Chambers. City of Virginia. Minn.,
January q. 1909.
Resolution No. l6. 1909.
Resolution confirming the appointment
by the mayor of Ellis Walsh AZ chief of
police and Eli MAXI. VIM. Mclean. J. G..
Fredrickson and w. E. Lyons. patrolmen.
BY Alderman Laviolette.
Resolved: BY the City Council of the City
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05

Council Chamber, City of Virginia. Minn..
January q 1903.
Resolution No. Is. l909
Resolution fixinR3salaries fof certain Of
ficers and employees of the city of Virginia
for the year l9O9
BY Alderman Boylan.
Resolved by the City Council of the City
of Virginia. That the salaries of the follow
ing named officers and employees of the
city of Virginia be and they are fixed in
detail as follows:
Chief of Police, per month ...:..... $lOO %
Patrolmen, each 500
Assistant Chief of fire department
per month ............. Ks %
End Asst Chief Of fire department
per month. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IS U
Teamsters. fire department. each
Der month ....................... 70 %
Ist Pipemen. fire department each,
per month ~ u
Firemen. fire department each, per
month .......................... ~ %
Moved by Alderman Laviolette. sup
ported by Alderman Elmquist, that above
resolution be adopted.
ton be adopted.
Ayes-Alderman Laviolette. Elmquist.
Boylan. Mcneil. Mr.. Presidents.
Nays: None.
Adopted January q. 1909.
A. 6. OSBORN
President of the City Council.
Approved February l. 1909.
A. HAwKINSON.
Mayor.
Attest:
ALBERT E, BICKFORD.
City Clerk.
Presented to the mayor February l. 1902
Returned by the mayor February I. 1909.
(sEAL)
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-02-05

g. January n, 1909.
Regular-Adjourned Meeting.
Council called to order by the President
at 30 a. m.
Roll call
Present. Observation-Disclosures Eimquist.
Boylan. Mcneil. Mr.. Presidents,
Absent Alderman Mattson-l.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-05-07
DIED AT DAW SON
Mrs. Pat OBrien Buried At That
Place Last Week

Mrs. PATIO 'Brien, a well known
pioneer, died at her home at
Dawson last week. She leaves
a husband and eight children,
Mrs. John Rosenberg, Mrs. Nick
Carsh, Mrs. NJ. J. Burns and
Agnes, who is at home with her
father, also Winnie, who lives
in Oklahoma, James of Dawson.
Pat of Oklahoma and Walter OF
Dakota.
She was kind mother and a
good neighbor, was goo d
Christian woman and will be
missed in the community in
which she lived.
TO the family, who mourn the
loss of wife and mother we ex-
tend our sympathy.
The funeral services were held
from the Catholic church at thai t
place Tuesday.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-05-07
TWO Weddings

Robert VIM. Kanaly and Mary
Haunhs were married at the
Catholic church in Rulo early
Wednesday morning, Rev. Sproll
officiating. The ceremony was
witnessed by a number of rela-
tives and friends.
Ire +. Smith and Miss Sarah
f.. Reichers, two of Humboldt 5
most popular citizens were mar
ried at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Harriet Reichers
Wednesday evening. Only a
few relatives and friends we're
present. The Tribune joins in
extending congratulations.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-05-07
HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT
Was Well Attended and the Pro-
gram Was Good.

On Friday evening a the
court house, the pupils of the
high school, assisted by Messrs
Yoder and Simanton and Misses
Cade and Poteet, gave con
cert There was a large crowd
out and the entertainment was
tirst-class. 1t consisted of band
and orchestra, vocal and instru-
mental music and several read =
ings.
The concert was under the
auspices of the atheletic assocI-
alton and the debating society.
Prof. Hurst and the young peo-
pie feel well pleased with the
patronage they received Friday
evening.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-05-07
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Board Was Duly Sworn In
Monday Night

The members of the old Coun-
Gil met Monday night and trans
acted all unfinished business,
checked up all accounts and
turned over everything to the
new council in excellent shape.
Major Keeling was duly sworn
in as mayor; Will Schmelzel ,
clerk; Rob. Neitzel, treasurer;
Charles Davis, councilman of
the first ward; L. l.. Aldrich,
of the second ward and Thomas
Jenkins of the third ward.
A permit was granted Powell
& Frederick to build a large
brick building east of the Star
Livery barn. A permit was al
SO granted Albert Maust for his
new house in the Weaver block.
Saloon licenses were granted
Jacob Hunker. Jr., F. W. Herb
ster, Less Leeds, Smith & Zim-
Der and Mat Kaiser. a brew
er's license was granted the
Gehling Brewing Co. The IL
cense fee was fixed at $1,000
each. Drug store permits were
also granted.
J. E. Leyda was appointed
city attorney. The water ques-
ton was discussed and the coun.
ell adjourned to meet May 13.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-05-07

JOURNAL CHANGED HANDS
A. r. keim Secured The Same At
ChatteI Sale

The Journal OF this city, which
has been having its ups and
downs Tor some time, this week
passed into the control of A. E.
Keim.
l.. j. Harris, who has been
publishing the paper for the
past year, was not able to put
the plant on paying basis, con-
sequently John c. Martin, mort
gagee, sold the same at chattel
sale on Monday at 10 O'Clock.
The price paid was $500, which
Is quite shrink on property
that a few years ago brought
$1,000 and year ago was sold
to Mr.. Harris at s3400.
All is not gold that glitters,
even around a print shop.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-05-07
Gossett VS. Heineman Case

Attorneys Reavis & Reayis,
have Just been advised that the
Federal court at Lincoln has de-
cided the case of Gossett VS. Heine-
man, involving a charge of in
fringement of a Patent by Mr..
Heineman, granted Mr.. Gossett
by the government, in favor OF
their client, Gossett, with damages
aud costs. He is also granted a
perpetual Injunction enjoining
Mr.. Heineman from further in
fringing upon the exclusive right
of Mr.. Gossett under his patent.
This was a case of great i'm
portance to Mr.. Gossett, the
country and to the legal profes.
sion, as a question of law new in
its nature, has been passed upon
and settled by the court.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-05-07
SCHOOL. BOARD MEETS
Board Adjourned to Meet Thursday
Evening

The school board met in regn.
lar session Monday evening.
After the payment of a number
of bills and looking after some
unfinished business, the e W
board took charge of the meet
ing. The two new members,
DR.. II. r. Miner and Vet Siman-
ton presented their credentials,
which were accepted. The new
board was organized and w. A.
Greenwald was made president,
John Lichty vice president and
Fred Brecht secretary.
The new board made an effort
to elect superintendent but af
ter voting many times and there
was no choice. the board ad
journed shortly after midnight.
A petition signed by about
$50 OF our leading citizens, in
dorsing Prof. E. K. Hurst for
superintendent, was filed with
the board.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-05-07
COURT IN SESSION

Judge Raper arrived in the city
Monday and tried the case of the
Missouri Pacific Us Drainage Dist.
which was taken under. advise
ment.
The case of the state VS. Claud
c. Saylor was dismissed by the
county attorney.
The court confirmed the sale of
the Ben GiSt real estate.
This session closed the Febru-
airy term of the district court.
Judge Raper left Wednesday to
attend the funeral of an uncle.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-05-07
FALLS CITY ATHLETES WIN
THE RIG HARD SON COUNTY
FIELD MEET
Held At The High School Ground
in This City Last Satur-
day Afternoon

The Richardson County ath-
letic field meet was held Satur
day afternoon, May /, at the
High School grounds in Falls
City. A fair sized crowd was
present and altogether there
were twenty-one entries for The
different exercises.
Rev. f. Ellsworth Day was
chosen as referee and Frank
Reavis, Sterling Falcon and
Prof. HofI acted as Judges,
Falls City wen first place in
each event by Il large score.
This is the third time they have
won the cup and now they hold it.
There were not as many people
present from over the county as
was expected, but it was prob
ably due to the fact the meet
had not been advertised only a
few days. But those present
were full of enthusiasm and
made the afternoon a very en-
ioyable and profitable one to the
high school athletes.