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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17
WORSE THAN THE AILMEN1
SCOT Tea One Of the Horrible Reno
dies They Used to Give for
Stomach Ache.

Speaking of old-fashioned rene
dies" caid a reminiscent woman,
"hot water and peppermint was not
the only concoction they used for
old-fashioned stomach ache. They
had something for that distress that
was awfully simple and simply
awful"
'What is it, mother?" asked her
daughter.
"Soot tea"
''Where did they get the soot?"
"Scraped from the chimney FIRE
place with case knife, stirred about
3 teacupful into bowl of hot water
and gave it to children who had
cramps in their stomachs. Yes, it
was black, and also bitter, and such
q repulsive mess that whenever 1 had
those aches I'd run away and hide
to get rid of having to drink it. I'd
fairly double up with pain before
I'd confess my misery. I was glad
when a stove came into the house
and the old fireplace was boarded up,
for then mother was unable to col
lect SCOT any more without taking
the stovepipe apart. SCOT tea! The
very thought of it makes me SILVER p
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17
Notice to
Contractors

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received by the City
Council of the City of Ely. Minnesota.
until November 2lst. 1911, at Eight
O'clock p. m. for constructing and in
stalling water pipe line and sewer
pipe line, complete with manholes
and other necessary equipments and
connections.
The said lines to be built from the
street east of Pioneer School building
and from said building on the North
east quarter of Northwest quarter of
Section thirty-four and in the City of
Ely to connect with the present water
and sewer line, and lifting plant for
such sewage, on Seventh avenue.
Whiteside's addition to Ely on tlie
alley line between Camp and Sheridan
streets.
Said work to be done and the
materials to be furnished for the
work to be according and in conform
ity with plans and specifications
therefore on file in the office of the
City Clerk and City Engineer.
The estimated amount of work to
be performed and materials to be
furnished are as follows. viz
$40 cubic yards earth for embank-
ment.
470 cubic yards earth excavation.
20 cubic yards rock excavation.
1925 lineal feet inch. vitrified sewer
pipe.
so lineal feet inch vitrifed sewer
pipe.
1925 lineal feet inch cast iron
water pipe.
1hydrant.
The contractor to furnish all mater
ials and labor to complete the con-
struction, except that the city will
furnish at gravel pit near Lincoln
School building. soil for backflling
and covering required for pipes.
All bids to be accompanied with
certified check for ten (lO) per cent of
the contractors bid as guarantee
that the successful bidder and to
who the contract may be awarded
will enter into contract with the
City to do the work required by the
plans and Specifications.
The City reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
By order of the City Council, City
of Ely, Minnesota.
Dated, Nov. 9th. 1911.
1. VISITED, JR., City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17
MILLIONS THRoNG TO MECCA
Arabian City Is the Religious Capital
of One-Seventh of the HUI
man Race.

Although one Of the most inacces-
sible cities on earth Mecca each year
has visitors in such number that it
must be ranked in this particular
with London and New York. Even
the worlds metropolis on the Thames
can boast no such cosmopolitan
character as is impaired to this mys-
terious city in the wilderness of Ara
bia by the myriads of pilgrims, who
at the cost of incredible pains annu-
ally crowd into its confines.
This city is the Oldest place of
resort in existence, yet of all the mil
lions who have visited it not score
of Christians are known to have
come out alive. No flag of citizen
ship would save mans life were he
known to be Christian within the
sacred precincts of the city, where
the Prophet himself decreed that no
unbeliever should set foot.
Of the 225,000,0OO Moslems in
the world only 15,5OO,OOO live I'M
der the Turkish flag, yet most Of
them acknowledge the sultan Of
Turkey as their caliph, the success
sor of the Prophet. AS Mohammed
shrewdly foresaw, the Mecca pill
grimage binds together his disciples
into a unity which could be effected
in no other way.
Mecca" says DR.. Samuel NJ
Zweher of Arabia, ''has become the
religious capital and the center OF
universal pilgrimage for one-seventh
of the human race. "-Harper's Mag
azine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17
JOAQUIN MILLER's HOME.

Many years ago, soon after Joa-
quin Miller had settled in his pres
ent home, ''The Heights" I asked
him where he lived. His reply came
promptly: "Three miles east, one
perpendicular In that expression
you have graphic, symbolic state
ment of Joaquin's mental habitat.
BE lives nearer the rising sun than
most people and his normal dwelling
place is "a mile perpendicular" His
nest is on 'The Heights" his eye
far seeing, blue, prophetic, keen,
kind and his soul attuned, when he
sings, to the harmony of the spheres.
National Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17
Must Dispose
Of Brush

Under the new law it is made
the duty of everyone cutting timber
for any purpose of the slash. This
applies to people doing any kind of
logging, clearing land for farms,
cutting out roads, etc. 1t is part
of the effort being made to prevent
forest fires and is going to be en-
forced. Rangers will be on duty
in the winter as we'll as in tn e
summer to see that brush is pro-
perly disposed of. The manner in
which slash must be handled will
vary more or less with the character
of the woods. so that it will be
we'll to get in touch with the ranger
before cutting begins.
Contractors and people letting
contracts for cutting timber are
directly affected by this brush dis
posal law and the measures being
taken to carry it out.
EDGAR E. CHAPPELL
Ranger.
District No. IS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17
PUT ONE OVER ON Mr.. TAFT
Urchin In Western Town Handed
President One of His Discarded
Bouquets and Got 81.

President Taft, while on one OF
his trips to the west, made a stop
at small town where he spoke a
few minutes and received the usual
bushel or two of flowers from the adj
miring young ladies. Just as the
special was pulling out of the sta
ton barefoot boy, carrying a bou-
quet, came running and squirming
through the crowd. Mr.. Taft saw
him.
81 can't run away from the little
fellow like this" he said, pulling the
bell rope and bringing the train to
stop.
The youngster came up breathless-
ly and delivered the roses. The pres
ident smiled and handed him a dol
lar.
'Tom," said he to the porter,
after the train had resumed its way,
"it seems to me those flowers are
rather wilted. The boy must have
had a hard time getting through the
crowd.
'"They ought to be wilted," an
swered Tom, with a grin. ''That
there bouquet has been on this train
for three days, and I just threw it
out as We came into that town back
there"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Bill Nye had the truth we'll told
when he said A man may use the
wart on the back of his neck for a
collar button, ride in the back
coach of railroad train to save in
terest on his money till the con-
dnctor gets around, stop his watch
at night to save wear and tear,
leave his ''i'' OF It" without a dot
or cross to save ink, pasture his
mothers grave to save corn, but a
man of this sort is gentleman and
scholar compared to the fellow
that will take a newspaper two or
three years and when sent a bill to
settle for same will return the
paper to the postoffice marked re
fused"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

see his Teutonic friend stand and
gaze stolidly minute after minute
upon that roaring cataract, without
evincing the faintest sign of emo
ton. Finally, unable any longer to
conceal his chagrin and disappoint-
ment, the American turned to his
communion and asked: "Don't you
think that's wonderful sight ~
"Vot?" asked the Dutchman. "Why,
that gigantic body of water pouring
over that lofty precipice." The Ger
man stood for few seconds longer,
until he got the idea digested, then
looked up blankly and asked: "Vell,
volts to hinder it"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Dec. 9Th, 1911 at 7 p. M. Useful
and fancy articles will be sold. All
ladies interested in the church are
invited to take part. Coffee and
cake will be served. Come one,
come all.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Never suspect friend of doing
you wrong until the proof of it is
as plain and as clear as the sun at
noon on a cloudness day. and then
even then do not accuse or
censure until you have heard from
his own lips his version of the sup
posed wrong. If you were ever a
friend to him he is certainly en-
titled to that much forbearance and
consideration. If this rule was
practiced many a misunderstanding
would be averted, and many a
heartache spared. -Ex.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17
GERMAN AT NIAGARA FALLS
stoIid Visitor Could Not See Anything
Especially Wonderful In the
Great Cataract.

A native of Germany was visiting
an American friend in New York,
and the latter bethought himself to
take his guest on visit to Niagara
Falls. The American, accustomed to
bursts of wonderment and enthusi-
asm. was not little astonished to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

With the addition of the latest
improved motor driven machinery,
Joe Martinetti is now prepared to
do shoe repairing In the quickest
and most improved manner. If
you want good, quick work, give
him call.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17
SURE OF THAT MUCH.

'EWho was it wrote Distance lends
enchantment to the viewY"
81 don't know, but I'll bet he new
.er sat on the gable end Of a house
and watched a ball game that was
goin' on two blocks away"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17
Optimistic.

"Alss!" sighed the Clipped cup to
the Ice cream cone, we've been dealt
SO great a blow by the germ-hunters
that fear we can't come back" TITS
all over with me, all right" said the
cone, cruelty, "but just watch and see
Il don't get an immunity bath!"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Frank Sartori who until recently
was in the general merchandise
business in this city was up from
Chisholm a few days this week on
business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

The younger generation of the
Firms INDUCED in a social hop at
the Labor Temple Saturday even
ing at which a good time was had.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Mrs. William Barrigan, nee Miss
Fredia Fromhertz, arrived in the
city Thursday evening from Two
Harbors for a visit with friends
and relatives. -
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

A home talent concert will be
given at the Opera house on Tues
day evening, November 28th.
General Admission Csc. Reserved
Seats, 35c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

The first consignment of the
vitrifed sewer pipe for the trunk
sewer in the west end of town ar
rived Tuesday and the same will
be laid at once by the H. L. Bart
lett Co.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

One of the worst wind storms for
years occurred Saturday evening
and before Sunday noon fully five
inches of snow fell. 1t was two
degrees below zero.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Joe Martinetti will call for and
deliver your laundry. He is the
agent for the noted Peerless laundry
of Duluth and all work is salts
factorily done.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Olof Peterson of Minneapolis
and Miss Emma Magnusson of this
city secured a license to wee today.
The marriage takes place tomorrow
morning.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

The St. Croix Lumber & Mfg.
company this week received their
first consignment of mules to be
used for toting purposes between
here and the stony.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Jos. Skala, Jr., returned Monday
from a visit of several weeks in
Duluth. Rumor had it that he had
joined the army but Joe says moth
ing doing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

G. w. Tolen. formerly with the
St. Croix Lumber Co., of Winton,
and H. Lampi returned to their
homes at Saltwater Thursday after
a weeks hunting for big game in
the country east of here. Each
gentleman returned with deer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

J. c. Brush came up from Tower
Saturday for visit with his friend
City Engineer Brownell. He re-
turned to his home in Duluth Mon
day. = ''rag b - -
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

If you have a Florida fruit land
contract you want to sell, call or
write to Gregory & Strong, $40
Lyceum Bldg. Duluth, Mimi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Louis Eisenach and Jas. H.
White returned Saturday evening
from hunting trip near Remer
Mimi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Albert Rhroer of Eveleth came
up today and left this afternoon for
a hunting trip south of town.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

E. brakeman of the Forest
Service left Wednesday for visit
with relatives in the southern part
of the state.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

John Graham of the State Forest
Service returned to Tower yester-
day after cruise of a few weeks
in the country east of here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

AttorneyD. Lawrence of Two
Harbors spent the fore part of the
week in the city on business be.
fore the municipal court.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Mrs. Jos. Talkovich arrived in
the city Saturday evening from
Coleraine fora visit with friends
and relatives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

R. H. Pagan was in the city
from Duluth this week and spent
some time at the Section 80 prop
erty of which he is fee owner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Ted" Ames went to Virginia
Sunday for a visit with his family.
He returned Tuesday evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

String of Gold Beads,
between the Lawrence residence
and the depot. Finder leave same
at this Office. Reward.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bridson be-
came the happy parents of a baby
girl Friday. All doing we'll.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

c. G.. Miller of the Duluth Paper
& Stationery Co., was in the city
Wednesday interviewing his many
customers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Browne1l & Co. have this week
started the laying of a concrete
floor in their refrigerator in the
rear of their meat market.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

The members of the club will in
dulged in a dancing party at the
Club rooms this evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

VIM. LaBeau, Jr., arrived in the
city Thursday evening from Evel-
eth for visit with his parents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Don't forget the Firemen's ball
at the Turf Hall on Wednesday
evening, Nov. goth, Thanksgiving
Eve) at which a good time is pro-
missed. Tickets are placed at 81 .OC
with supper extra. Door rights
reserved.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

The Winton Ladies Aid Society
will hold Christmas Sale at the
M. E. Church Winton, Mimi, on
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Commissioner Grant McMahan
spent several days in Duluth this
week going down Thursday morn
ing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

The best clothes are those made
by the Hirsch- Wickwire company.
For sale by the Columbia Clothing
| Co
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

M. ]. Murphy of the Vail Cloth
ing Co., spent a few days i'll Duluth
this week on business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Mrs. H. ]. Lockhart returned
Monday evening from visit of a
week with friends and relatives at
Superior.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Try the double-wear Komelk
sole. For shoe repairing call at
II Martinetti's.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Ranger Taylor returned Thurs
day evening from a weeks visit in
Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Attorney Thomas spent several
days in Duluth this week on bust
ness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

Fred Childers was Duluth visit
or the first part of the week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

John Columbo spent a few days
at Duluth and Virginia this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

R. ]. Coffeen spent few days in
Duluth this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-11-17

A. Carlson of Tower was in the
city few days this week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-03
Funeral of Luther {. Stowe.

The funeral of Luther E. Stowe, who
died at his home in Salisbury last Fri
day afternoon, was held Monday after
noon at 2 O'Clock at the Methodist
church in East Middlebury. The re-
mains were taken from his home to the
church and were followed by very
large number of friends and acquaint-
ances who gathered to pay their last
respects to the deceased. The church
was taxed to its utmost capacity and
the funeral was one of the largest that
has ever been held in East Middlebury.
The funeral service was conducted by
the Rev. Mr.. Heller of Salisbury as
sisted by Rev. E. w. Hallowel of East
Middlebury. Mr.. Heller spoke feelingly
of the deceased, portraying his manly
spirit and Christian qualities The
floral offerings were profuse and
beautiful and marked the esteem in
which he was held by his friends. The
music as rendered by Mrs. Cassius
Seeley, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Bump and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sumner was
highly commended. The bearers were
Humphrey c. Sullivan, Adolphus j.
Morris, Alden Fisher, Leslie Sparks,
James Hodges and Henry f. Day. The
burial was in the family lot in Prospect
cemetery. Mr.. Stowe was bora in Rip
ton and lived there most of his life
He had been honored by his fellow
townsmen with number of town of
fees which he filled with much credit
He is survived by his widow, two sons
and one daughter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-03
The Fire mems Ball.

The first annual concert and ball of
the Middlebury fire department, COM
prising the Volunteer Hose company,
the Battel Hose company and the
Ilsley Hook and Ladder company was
held in the town hall Monday evening
and was a grand success both socially
and financially. The hall was artistically
decorated with potted plants, flags and
buntings and the electrical effects were
unique and were devised by Chief Fay
c. Warren. There were about S5
couples in the grand march which
was led by Chief Engineer Warren and
Mrs. Warren. Vittum's orchestra fur
nished music for both concert and
dancing. The concert was from 8 till
and was most heartily enjoyed. C.
w. Tisdale, of the Green Mountain
house provided buffet lunch in the
lower part of the hall. The floor man
ayers were N. j. Sanford, Cyril Brunell,
William Lapan, John d. Wood and j. C.
Trudo.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-03
Masonic District Meetina.

The annual meeting of the third Ma
sonic district will be held with Union
lodge, No. 2, F. & A. M, in Masonic
temple in Middlebury on March TO-.
The following is the Torder of exercises:
A Master Masons lodge will be opened
at 2 o'clock p. m. by Union lodge, No.
2. A. S. Hartman, w. M.
Lodge called from labor to refresh
ment.
Lodge called from refreshment to
labor on the Fellow Craft degree and
degree exemplified by Simonds lodge,
No. SO. w. G. Larrabee, w. M.
Review of the work by Worshipful
Grand Lecturer, David A. Elliott.
Lodge called to refreshment.
6p. m. Banquet in the Temple.
1880 p. m. Lodge called from re-
freshment to labor by Union lodge, No.
2, on the Master Mason's degree.
Reception of Grand Lodge officers.
Master Mason's degree exemplified
by Independence lodge, No. 10. M. H.
L. Abbott, W. M.
Review of work by Worshipful Grand
Lecturer, David A. Elliott.
Remarks by Most Worshipful Grand
Master, Rev. Henry L. Ballou and
other grand officers.
The following lodges comprise the
district: Dorchester, No. /, Vergennes,
w. c. Foote, w. NJ; Union, No. 2,
Middlebury, A. S. Hartman, W. NJ. );
Morning Sun, No. 5. Bridport, H. N.
Sollace, w. M; Independence, No. 10,
Orwell, M. H. l.. Abbott, w. M Liba-
nus, No. AZ, Bristol, G. F. Edmunds,
w. M; Simonds, No. SO, Shoreham, w.
G. Larrabee, w. M.
All Master Masons in good standing
are cordially invited. Music will be
furnished by Vittum's orchestra.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-03
SCHOOL MEETING.
New School House Voted - Ad-
journed to Meet March 26.

The voters of school district No.
met at the town hall Tuesday evening
persuant to the warning to consider the
question of new school house. The
meeting was called to order by J. E.
Weeks, moderator, and Clerk Joseph
M. Burke read the warning. Dr. E. H.
Martin reported for the committee.
He made a statement regarding the
finances of the district, showing the
amount received from tuitions and the
cost per pupil in the high school, He
also stated the asking price of several
possible sites. The committee was not
ready to make any recommendations
Col. Ilsley moved that we build new
school house, which motion prevailed.
Prof. E. A. Burt moved that we pur-
chase the DR.. Sterns' lot on Seminary
street. After some discussion a vote
was taken and the motion failed to pass.
The opinion seemed to be that we were
going too fast; that we had better first
wait till we knew exactly what our re-
quirements are, what will meet those
requirements and what will be the cost.
The committee were instructed to in
vestigate the subject further and make
printed report to the tax payers one
week before the next special school
meeting. Adjourned to meet in four
weeks, viz, March 2S.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-03
GRANGE MEETING.
Maple Sugar Making the Subject
of Discussion.

There was well attended meeting of
Middlebury Grange on Friday night,
February "a, when Maple Sugar Max
ing was discussed. C. o. Billings and
Samuel James gave many valuable
suggestions. The semi-annual edition
of the Grange Record was published.
This edition is in charge of Donald Ham
ilton and Charles Lyman. George Nor
gan sang and was heartily encored and
Harry Pierce played a most enjoyable
violin solo with an encore.
The program ended with a reading
from letters, ETC., of George Washing
ton by Mrs. l. M. Taylor.
The next meeting will be March 8
and will be talk on "Bees" by Mr..
Crane, the well-known bee expert of
Middlebury. 1t is hoped there will be
large attendance, it will be we'll worth
hearing.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-03
The Ladies' Library.

AS the town meeting will be held
next Tuesday, the Ladies' Library as
sociation states again its position in
regard to free public library. The
association gives the town the use of
their 1000 volumes and appropriate
their annual income of $500 to be used
for the purchase of books or for other
expenses as authorized by the board of
the association. No property will be
given into the ontrol of the town.
The library will be open on Tuesday
from 10 to II and any one who wishes
to visit will be welcome.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1911-03-03

The next meeting of the club will
be held with Mrs. Russell on March 8th
The composers Duorak and Mac
DOWell