The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30
NEWS NOTES.

THEREAFTER discussing anatomy
with friend and specializing on the
surest means of inflicting death, Hen
ry Nelson, nineteen years old, of this
place, committed suicide by shooting.
Preston.-A. w. Thompson, former
deputy state auditor, was elected
mayor of Preston without opposition.
License was not voted upon and the
town will be wet during the coming
year.
New Ulm-Habeas corpus proceed
ings were instituted last week for the
release of Mrs. Josephine Ray, alias
Carmody, the fortune teller, who is
in Jail here awaiting trial on charge
of grand larceny. The hearing was
held at Sleepy Eye and Judge Olson
of the district court denied the mo-
ton.
Rochester.-The trustees Of the
Presbyterian church of this city have
received letter from Andrew Carne-
gle, in which he offers to give the
local church the sum of $500 for the
purchase Of pipe organ, providing
the organ costs not less than $1,000.
The church has accepted the offer.
Austin.-James A. Boland, 81 years
old, is in the Mower county Jail In
Austin awaiting the action of the
grand jury at the June term Of court
on the charge of grand larceny. The
alleged crime for which he is being
held was committed in the village of
Leroy on December 10. He informed
friends that he had sum of money
coming from his parents in New York
and on this pretense issued various
checks in exchange for goods.
Rochester.-After a separation Of
10 years, two brothers recently met
in this city for the first time. Sam
Birkeland, of Presho, S. D., came to
Rochester on a business trip few
days ago and as time wore heavily
on his hands he strolled around the
city taking in the sights. On two or
three occasions he noticed stranger
watching him and cycling him very
closely and decided to force meet
ing with the man. Upon doing SO
the stranger proved to be his brother,
Olax Birkeland, of this city. The
meeting was happy occasion for
both, and Sam Birkeland has decided
to continue his visit indefinitely in
the city.
Thief River Falls.-A singular and
most distressing accident befell q
farmer of Mahnomen county, whereby
he met his death on the right of way
Of the 500 road. When the daily
passenger train reached Thief River
Falls it was discovered that portions
of a mans body were attached to the
cow catcher and on the front Of the
engine. It was evident that the train
had struck some person and had torn
the body to shreds. Inquiry was
made at all the stations down the
line as far as Detroit and in short
time it was learned that portions OF
a mans body were found along the
track near Galloway. Later, upon in?
quiry, the coroner discovered that
the remains were those Of Knut Taz-
son, a wellto-do farmer residing near
the town where the accident occur
red.
Climax.-The village Of Climax wac
visited by a serious fire, when the
Kahlert hotel was destroyed. The
fire is supposed to have originated
from a defective chimney. The loss
is about $4,000, with $4,000 insur-
ance.
Rochester.-The Rochester lodge Of
Elks, who last fall incorporated an
Elks' Building association, have
named their committees to complete
the final arrangements for the cree
ton Of their home, which is expected
to be completed this summer. The
building will cost $4,000.
Two Harbors.-The fifth annual
convention of the Epworth league of
the Duluth district Of the Northern
Minnesota conference convened at
the Methodist Episcopal church this
afternoon. About fifty delegates are
present from various points OF. the
range and from charges between
Sandstone and Duluth.
Duluth.-A spectacular fire caused
property loss of nearly $4,000.
Three horses were burned in their
stalls. The building was owned and
occupied by D. S. Mckay with hay
grain and feed business.