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The Washington herald., 1911-10-19

We are perfectly willing that your purchases
he charged on open account, without the sign-
ing of notes and without interest. No references
or letters of introduction required. neither
we make any outside inquiries regarding your
private AFFAIRS;
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

w. J. LaSalle leaves for Duluth the
first of the week to accept of a posi-
ton as assistant district superin-
tendent of the Prudential Life In.
surance Company, with which he
has been connected on the ranges
for some time past. The position
is a pleasing recognition of his
ability as an insurance hustler, and
his many friends here doubt not he
will make good in his new capacity.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
Serial No. O9063.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Duluth, MINI.
Feb. oath, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Louis N. o.
born whose post-ofice address is Virginia,
Minnesota, on Feb. p, 1911, filed in this
Office application to enter Lot in Section
Thirty-three (s3). Township Sixty (eO) North,
of Range Eighteen us) West, fourth primo
ipa1 meridian, as assignee of Jareb Palmer,
containing Two and eight hundreths (2O6)
acres.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely
the lands described, or desiring to object
because of the mineral character of the
land. or for any other reason, to the disposal
to the applicant, should file their af11davits
of protest in this office. ON or before the 5th
day of June, 1911. Z H., III. ..s>.s.ss.zs
cHARLEs F. HAITIAN,
t547. ID Register.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

A large shipment of steel c askets,
double lead coated and covered
with the finest of fabrics are on
display at the big new Chapel at
Mesbergs. Ask Undertaken Hub.
bard about them. He has absolute
proof of the merits of the cases and
he is the exclusive agent for Vir-
ginia. 11-18tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

We succeed upon the merits of
our work, the quality of goods and
prices, and fair treatment to one
and all. Hubbard at the Mesberg
Chapel. 11-18tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Blackman Bros, photographers,
whose loss by fire was noted in our
last issue, are not of the stamp to
give up to stroke Of hard luck and
are already erecting a far more
com m odious gallery on the govern.
ment lots at the corner of Maple
and Wyoming. 1t will be better
equipped and they will shortly be
in better shape than ever to attend
to the business which has come
their way since opening in the city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Sam Laskey, the Mountain Iron
clothier, has recently purchased the
property of Jennie E. Beech, de-
scribed as lot of block 16, Mt. Iron,
and will erect thereon a commod.
ious store building this summer.
The old barn building formerly oc.
cupying the lot has been torn down
and removed, the lumber being
taken to the Smith homestead north
of the village, where it will be used
in the construction of farm build.
ings.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Editor J. W. Osborne, of the Fort
Francis Times, was a pleasant fra.
ternal caller on Monday. Mr.. o.
borne is inspector of immigration
tor the dominion, aud his trip here
at this time was in connection with
the turning back of a couple of ap.
plicants for admission to the coun.
try to the north, he considering
them as undesirable citizens.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

The old reliable P. N. Peterson
Granite Co. is alwas ready to show
goods and meet any competition on
earth. Undertaken Hubbard has
the goods and prices. 11-28tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
St. Paul's Guild will meet next
Wednesday with Mrs. J. H. Cudlip.

st. IauIS Cullu VIII meet next
Wednesday with Mrs. J. H. Cudlip.
Mrs. David Lemieux spends the
week as guest of Tower friends.
PR. Vail attended to matters of
business in Duluth the first of the
week.
IA. Mcmillan, of Duluth, visited
with his brother in this city the
first of the week.
Mrs. Mary Mesick and daughter,
of Petoskey, Mich, are guests at the
home of D. w. Stebbins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Rice rejoice
over the birth of a bran new boy at
their south side home on March 1st
Many a man who is calling loud.
ly for justice would be in the coun-
ty Jail or in the penitentiary if he
got it.
Mrs. J. F. Mitchell, of West Du.
luth, was a guest of Virginia friends
the last of the week, returning to
her home Sunday.
1t may be true that figures do not
lie, but fashionable dressmaker
can make them come awful close to
doing so.
The Ladies of the NJ. E. Aid are
making preparations for their East
er supper and sale to be given on
Tuesday, April 18th.
r. S. Hartley, formerly of this city
but now located at Gilbert, is can
didate for township clerk in the
township of Missabe Mountain.
A little entertainment under the
auspices OF the Owls was on the
tapis at the Fay Opera Wednesday
evening. Brown in the third round
was the result.
A cold douche might materially
aid in cleansing Chestnut street
and giving the thoroughfare more
presentable appearance. Certainly
would do no harm.
For RENT.-Two nice front Office
rooms in the Turnquist Block, cor
ner of Mesaba avenue and Maple
street. Enquire at photograph gal
lery, Turnquist Block.
E. W. Coons, manager of the Drake
& Stratton interests in the Hibbing
district, was Virginia visitor Sun
day and Monday, being here in at
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

A telegram or telephone message
to the Mesberg Chapel or to Under
taker Hubbard's residence will re-
ceive the undertaker's prompt and
personal attention. 11-18tf,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Minnesota and Canadian lands
improved and unimproved. If look
ing for a farm we can interest you.
F. J. HUGHES.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

MONEY TO LOAN on easy pay
mente. City and farm lands bought
and sold. LOUIS NJ. OSBORN,
Phone 1872 Wyoming Ave.
1O.15tf Roman Building.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

G. J. Briedtjord, former editor of
the Gilbert Herald, was in the city
the first of the week. It is given
out that he has an option for the
purchase of the plant of the Mime
sofa Uutiset. - '~~'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

W. T. Johnson, representing the
c. 1. Johnson Manufacturing Com.
pany of St. Pull, was in the city yes
terday on business in connection
with sale of printing machinery
and material made by his firm to a
local Finnish printing establish
ment some months ago.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

David Graham was among Hib-
bing visitors to the city Wednesday
evening. "Dave" is a candidate for
village treasurer of Hibbing, aud if
good fellowship makes votes he
should get them all-even though
there are four other candidates in
the field.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

All my hand painted China at 20
per cent off for the next Is days.
Steuerwald the Jeweler.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Pool tables for sale and building
for rent. B. MILAVETZ.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Dressmaking done at 215 Maple
street. 3tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

When you wanta smoke remember
you can get the finest at Lusk's &
Sigel's Billiard Hall.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

A very pleasant afternoon was
spent at the Presbyterian manse on
Tuesday when the Ladies' Aid
Society entertained twenty-three
ladies and the pastor of the Eveleth
Presbyterian church. The occasion
was most enjoyable, one of the
features being several vocal solos
by Mrs. G. r. Forbes. Substantial
refreshments were served. The
ladies of the Presbyterian church
know how to promote good fellow
ship, as they know how to be pro-
ficient in the work in which they
engage.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

The home of flowers, at Mesberg's
store. Ask Undertaken Hubbard.
11-18tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

A handsome new electric sign
now leads the crowd to the Rex
Cafe. The new place enjoys a most
pleasing patronage, and receives
naught but words of praise from a
host of satisfied customers.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
PEOPLES ONE PRICE STORE

Buy a diamond at the sale. 10 per
cent off at Steuerwald's for the next
Is days.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

If YOU want cedar posts for fen<
ing of building see F. J. Hughes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Irwin, of Win
nipeg, are guests at the home of
r. J. McGhee. From here they will
go to Georgia, with view to a pos
sible future location in the sunny
south,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Harry 7. Duffy, travelling agent of
the 500 Line, was a Virginia visitor
Wednesday, looking after business
matters in connection with his Of
fetal duties.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

We carry all the latest styles of
ladies' purses. 20 per cent off at the
sale. Steuerwald the Jeweler.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

An elegant line of fine cigars and
tobaccos at Lusk's & Sigel's Billiard
Hall.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

F. B. Rosson1, the real estate hus-
tier, has closed deal for the pur.
chase of large tract of land in the
Chisholm-Hibbing district, adapt
ed for agricultural purposes, which
will be disposed of in small tracts
to actual settlers. Mr.. Rossom il,
one of the men who recognize the
future agricultural importance of
this section and who is doing much
toward the ultimate development
and cultivation of the fertile acres
which have 80 long laid idle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
For Sale,

Cedar fence posts. by Martin Mel.
son, office Enterprise Block.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

For accommodations and cent a
mile rates to Canada where you can
buy cheap land or take homestead
see F. ]. Hughes. i. I'll !.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

D. E. Harkins, Hibbing, was Vir-
ginia visitor Wednesday. Mr.. Har-
kins had been at Gilbert, where he
has just completed the decorative
work on the handsome new school
building.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

For the finest cigars in the city go
to Lusk's & Sigel's Billiard Hall.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

All my Pickard China at 20 per
cent off at the sale. Starts Friday,
March 10. Steuerwald the Jeweler.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

See Mattson & Thurston about
Steel Plant lots. 12-2tf.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Madame Navarro has returned
from her trip, having established
her new millinery parlors in Du-
luth. Notice will be given later
when the display of summer goods
is on.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

VIRGINIA LODGE NO. 400, 10.
G.. T.
Meetings. every Tuesday evening at
SO'ClOCk, p. m. at NJ. f.. Church..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Have you ever used a Pittsburp
Visible Standard No. IL? It's the
"best typewriter on EARTH" Try it.
S. L. SOLEM,
ltp. Gen. Western Agent
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Buy watch at the sale. 20 per
cent off for next Is days.
Steuerwald the Jeweler.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

The NJ. E. Ladies' Aid will NEE
on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs
NJ. L. Matheson.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Mrs. J. L. Kimban, who has been
spending the winter with relatives
and friends al her old home at
Louisville and Hardensburg, Ken
lucky, returned home Saturday
evening.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

George H. Gamble, one of the
directors of the Virginia & Rainy
Lake Company and father of John
A. Gamble. of the firm of Reinert-
sen-Gamble Co., was up from Du-
luth Wednesday in attendance at
the annual meeting of the company.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

MESABA LODGE NO. 222,
WI 10. O. F.
Meets every Thursday night at l. o O. F.
Hall at 500 o'clock.
n. G., w. J. Bennett.
X. S., w. ]. Bennallack.
Captain of Degree Team, w. J. Bennett
Visits from outside Brothers always ap-
preciated.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

For SALE.-A nine room house.
Will sell cheap if taken at once. En-
qulre at 217 Oak ST. PA 4-14p.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

20 per cent off on my entire stock
for the next Is days.
Steuerwald the Ieweler.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

WANTED.-A lady to do general
Homework for two for about two
months. Apply to A. E. Bickford,
City Hall. Nv.
To make room for my new spring
goods will have 20 per cent dis.
count sale for Is days.
Steuerwald the Jeweler.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

E. W. Coons, manager of the Drake
& Stratton interests in the Hibbing
district, was Virginia visitor Sun
day and Monday, being here in at
tendance upon court duties.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Virginia Aerie No. 107, f. O. E.,
entertained large circle of frien DIS
at boxing exhibition and banquet
at North Pole Hall Monday even
ing. The exhibition drew deserved
praise from attendants, and a good
time is reported.
LosT-On Friday evening, Feb
ruary oath, between Virginia Club,
Fay Opera House and Oliver Head
quarters, Double Eagle, 32nd de-
gree Masonic charm. Finder please
return to this Offie for reward,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
Focal News.

For RENT-Furnished rooms. En-.
quire at 105 Lake Boulevard. 2233w,
John Byrne attended to business
matters at the county seat Tuesday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Roman left
Sunday for an extended trip in the
south and east, intending to visit
Hot Springs, Ark, and the New
York markets during their absence.
They will be gone for several weeks.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

SUMMONS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
St. Louis. In District Court. EleV-
enth Judicial District.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

c.. c. Butler, contractor, was Du.
luth visitor the fore part of the
week.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

J.. H. FLEMING, licensed embalm.
er and undertaken. Call phone 17OK2
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

For RENT.-Two nice front office
rooms in the Turnquist Block, cor
ner of Mesaba avenue and Maple
street. Enquire at photograph gal
lery, Turnquist Block.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

Mrs. David Lemieux spends the
week as a guest of Tower friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-04-13
BOARD
OF TRADE
MEETING

The Durango Board of Trade met
last evening pursuant to call of the
president. There were present: presi-
dent Edgar Buchanan and Directors
Herr, Jakway, Stewart, McCloud, Da-
Wis and Clay. Absent, Directors
Adams and Eldredge.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Letters from clubs and citizens COW
ering many subjects were read, among
them being one from George ]. Kin
dell regarding the hearing before the
interstate commerce commission in
Denver in connection with express
rates. The secretary was instructed
to thank Mr.. Kindell for the work in
hand. Another letter from the Ala
mosa Commercial club related to good
roads and willingness to work with
the San Juan section in securing the
circle highway. Another from Rep
resentative Weaver regarding the
Fort Lewis school. An interesting
letter from the Pueblo Commerce club
shows the interest the Pueblo people
are taking in behalf of this south
west section.
A copy Of the railroad resolutions
rassed by the San Juan congress were
read and placed on file.
James w. McDermott, the enter
prising Animas valley farmer, asked
to be elected member of the board
and favorable action was unanimous.
Mr.. Jakway reviewed the Fort
Lewis school situation and the active
work carried on to secure confirma-
ton by the government and turning
Of the property over to the state.
Director Clay reported on the ac-
tion of the San Juan congress in
connection with the joint exhibit, COM
mending the proposition of advertis-
ing this section. The recommendations
of the congress were endorsed and the
secretary instructed to carry on cor
respondence in connection with the
work.
Director Davis took up the ques-
ton Of pear culture and the necessity
of being prepared to fight the pear
blight should It invade this county,
stating that with proper care damage
could be averted. President Buchan-
an said La Plata county was special
ly adapted TO growing Of this fruit
and recommended planting of as many
trees as possible.
Several matters of importance were
discussed relating TO the advancement
of Durango and La Plata county
among them that Of providing funds
for use Of the San Juan congress
which IL engaged in beneficial work
for our people.
The directors adjourned At 10:30 te
NEST On san II ~ president.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-04-13
NEGRO DANCE ENDS
WITH RAZOR DUEL

DENVER, Colo, April 12.-The
flash of razors welded by hands ex-
pert in the use of the implement when
used as a weapon Of offense enliven-
ed dance given by negroes in hall
at Twenty-ninth and Market streets
shortly after a o'clock Monday morn
ing. The affair, which included among
its attendance some Of the leading
members of the negro colony ended
with the women in the hall rushing
from the place when the lights were
turned out and bloody fight started.
When the police arrived and turned
on the lights two negroes were
stretched out on the floor in a pool
of blood, severely slashed about the
head and face. H. W. Glasspool of
1924 Eighth street was very nearly
scalped by two razor slashes on his
forehead and the back Of his head, and
Henry Kietnz, 20 years old, known
in the colony as "Curley," almost
found himself minus his nose, which
was slit from the bridge of the organ
clean down. The two men were lock-
ed up with three others on a charge
of disturbance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-04-13
Tc ANSWER TO GRAVE CHARGE

ANDERSON, Ind, April 12,--The
case of Benjamin G. Barnes who is
charged with an attempt TO attack
Miss Cecil Hill in n Pullman sleeping
car the night of Jan. 27, was called
for trial today. Miss Hill is daugh-
ter Of University of Chicago pro-
fessor and was returning TO ner home
from Earlham college, Barnes is n
travelling salesman of Washington, d.
c. He was arrested in Dubuque and
returned here for trial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-04-13
FUNERAL OF GEORGE HJPsON

The funeral services for the late
George Hopson were held yesterday
afternoon at the Goodman undertAk-
ing parlors, Rev. G. F. Rassweiler be-
ing in charge. A number of friends
and relatives of the departed were
present. The casket was covered with
beautiful flowers, gifts of sympathiz-
ing friends, who later accompanied
the remains to Greenmount to see the
last of their departed associate.
George Hopson was forty-six years
of age and came to Durango last Au-
gust. He was formerly locomotive
engineer, but on account of being sub
ject to heart trouble, he was unable
to continue in that line of work. For
some years he had followed he in
surance business. He came in from
a round of business visits to towns
in the Montezuma valley few weeks
ago suffering from heavy cold,
which turned into pneumonia. He
made his home at the Palace hotel
while in this city, and after his ik-
ness became serious entered Mercy
hospital where he died last Sunday
morning.
While in Durango Mr.. Hopson made
many friends who regret his being
cut off in the prime Of manhood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-04-13

"The plot was wen laid" is given
az the reason by the authorities for
the quick and startling finale of one
of the foulest crimes ever committed
in the United States From the very
beginning it was suspected that some
person or persons near to the Rogers
house was directly concerned in the
kidnapping pr had guilty knowledge of
1t. While mounted and heavily arm
ed posses we're purposely allowed to
follow imaginary clews and trails in
the mountains half dozen detectives
closed in on Attorney Rogers Virgins
and others in Las Vegas. Late Tues
day evening Virgins was arrested. At
first he denied any knowledge Of the
kidnapping but as little by little the
detectives unravelled the threads Of
the conspiracy to him he began to
weaken and in less than an hour he
made full confession.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-04-13
BASEBALL NOTES.

Pitcher Red" Nelson of the Browns
worked as q railroad brakeman all
winter and is now badly crippled with
rheumatism.
In order to reduce his weight Tom
Madden of the Boston Red Sox, has
tiken to wearing full rubber suit
inside of his uniform.
Detroit fans are oGcc sore happy
T. 10, Bush and Cr,vf ~, who were
at odds nearly all last season, have
shaken hands again.
1t Is reported in baseball circles
that Uncle Cy" Young il to draw
his release from the Cleveland club
within short time.
Catcher Bill Carrigan, Of the Boston
Red Sox, smashed one Of his fingers
recently and will not be able to work
in the opening game at Washington
With the Giants pulling the rough
stuff in Atlanta, and several Of the
Cubs trying to stand Nashvills on Il,
head, It begins to look like . I'M
summer. fi