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REPORTS COMMITTED

Streets, alley and sewer. Recon-
mended that the cost of construction of
| cement sidewalk on the west side Of
lot II, block 30, be paid out of the gener-
al fund as the grade had been changed
at that location and the construction Of
sidewalk according to that grade was no
fault of the owners of this property.
Moved and supported that the report
be accepted.
Carried.
The committee also reported that
proper steps should be taken to place
proper crossing over the Great North
ern Railway tracks and also the Du-
luth, Rainy Lake and Winnipeg tracks
in the north part of the city.
Moved and supported that the city
engineer be instructed to install pro-
per crossings at these locations and
that the expense be charged to the rail-
road companies.
Carried.
Moved and supported that the CITY
attorney be instructed to serve notice on
E. NJ. Tredway and VIM. Rodney to
have their cement sidewalks in front of
their places Of business on Chestnut
street brought to grade.
Carried.
The city attorney reporting in the
matter of the council passing a resolu-
tion and accepting a permit and license
from the Duluth, Missabe & Northern
Railroad company for the purpose Of
using a certain portion on Railroad ave-
nue. for cement sidewalk and cement
curb and gutter, reported that In his
estimation the railroad company should
dedicate to the city a 20 foot strip on
the west side of Railroad avenue from the
alley south of Maple street and north OF
Orange street for the purpose of con-
struction OF sidewalks and road way.
Moved and supported that the city
clerk be instructed to write to the Of
ficials Of the Duluth, Missabe & North
ern Railway company and request the
company to dedicate to the city 20
foot strip of land on the west side OF
Railroad avenue commencing at the alley
south Of Maple street and extending north
! to Orange street.
Carried.
Moved and supported that the ordin-
ance as submitted under Section Mo-
l19 of the city charter and providing for
the appointment Of a special committee
of five to look into the matter Of ac-
quiring Of the present light and water
plant and also referring to other mat
ters in connection with this plant, be
given its first reading.
Carried
The ordinance was read by the clerk.
Moved and supported that the coun-
| ell adjourn until next regular meeting
A. c.. OSBORN,
President of the City Council
ALBERT E. BICKFORD.
City Clerk
corporate SeaD
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NO ARMoRY BUILD
ING FOR VIRGINIA
Council Acts Upon Report of Com
mittee on City Property and
Buildings and Will Take
No Action in Matter At
This Time.

The petition in behalf OF the
furnishing by the city Of suitable
armory quarters, presented by in
terested members of the proposed
militia company, composed of AL
dermen Ed. c. A. johnson, k.m~
ball and NOLAN, submitted on
Tuesday evening and receiving
the endorsement of the council as
whole, in which it was recon-
mended that no action in the mat
ter be taken at this time.
The report was based upon le-
gal advice from the city attorney
in many particulars, being given
in full as submitted, as follows :
with reference to the Organi-
zation Of a militia in the city Of
Virginia, the undersigned have
conferred with the city attorney
in reference to the law. There is
no provision in the city charter
relating to this matter.
Under the state law, Chapter
II Of the Revised Laws Of 1905, a
city in which a militia is organ
lied is empowered to purchase,
erect or rent a suitable building
as an armory, and to furnish and
keep same in repair at the cost Of
the city. The state furnishes Ger
tain equipment, uniforms, and
arms to the militia, and pays a
certain amount annually.
Under Chapter 3O2 Of the
Laws Of 1911, the sum Of thirty
thousand dollars is set aside an
nually, and the State Board Of Ar
mory Supervisors have authority
to use $4,000 in one Of three
cities Of the state for the erection
Of an armory, providing the city
conveys to the state suitable site,
and also pays to the state 81, ,0UC,
constituting a sum Of $1l 900
with which to erect an armory.
This armory is owned by the state
unless purchased by the city, and
is required to he maintained and
cared for at the expense Of the
city.
Your committee has been ad-
vised that the entire appropria-
tion for 1911 has already been ap-
propriated, so that there is no op-
portunity Of securing state aid at
the present time.
"Your committee is of the opin-
ion, in view Of the probable ex-
pense to the city and the lack of
pressing need for an armory build
ing and a militia at the present
time, that no action should be
taken by the council at this time
toward the organization Of a mill
tia or establishment OF an ar
mory.'
This report, with the accom-
panying action Of the council in
accepting and ordering same filed,
would seem to dampen the hopes
OF a number interested in the pro-
ject of the organization Of a
company at this time, but the mat
ter will likely come up another
wear, at which time provision may
be made to further the project.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Virginia, Minn., Oct. 3rd. 1911.
To the President of the City Council
OF the City Of Virginia.
Gentlemen:
We. the undersigned committee on
| finance. would respectfully report that
we have audited the following bills and
offer the following resolution for adop-
ton:
A. c. OSBORN,
EDW. c. A. JOHNSON.
A. D. HERITAGE,
Committee
Resolved. that the following bills be
allowed and the city clerk be and Is
hereby instructed to draw orders on the
city treasurer in payment of same:
Tritchler Electric Co., lamps.
washing globes white
way .......................$ 1913
The Virginian. printing and pub
HSnIne, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .30 80
Tritchler Electric Co.. lamps
ETC. ......................... 81. ~
'Tritchler Electric Co., lamps
ETC., ......................... 5935
Tillie M. Brown, trips to Duluth
taxes and assessments .., 23n
F. L. Johnson, brooms city hall zoo
| The Kettle River Co., timber steel
bridge supply .................. 1913
Aesaba Telephone Co., telephone
services Observation-Disclosures. go
Mesaba Telephone Co.. telephone
services ...'...................... Lis
W. n. Eaton. coal. drayage etc. 4l75
]. E. Owens, gravel streets ana
alleys ........................... 1ss. q
West Publishing Co., copy Minne-
| sofa Revised Laws 1906 . 40
Terrell & Stevens, 500 sewer brick, = s.oa
H. L. Bartlett Co., cement ana -.
gravel .....-...:.............. 1926
H. L. Bartlett Co., sewer pipe,
'.hoF. ste. ....,....,........... lJ&ll
~ i 0aEtlett csr lGhse . ceek,
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Adopted Oct. 3rd, 1911
Approved Oct. 9Th. 1911.
COUNCIL CHAMBER

COUNCIL CHAMBER
City of Virginia, Minn., Oct.3rd, 1911.
Resolution No. 33S.
Resolution accepting estimate of the
city engineer in the sum of $4,668.9S to
c. c. Butter on account Of paving con-
tract. 1911.
BY Alderman NOLAN.
Resolved, by the City Council of the
City of Virginia, that, the fourth ap-
proximate te estimate by the city engineer
in. favor of C. C. Butler In the sum Of
$4668.9S on account, for work performed
on its paving contract of 1911. be. and
the same is hereby accepted and approv-
ed and the city clerk Is hereby author
lied and directed to draw an improve
ment warrant on the general fund, at
the rate of six per cent per annum, and
deliver same to c. c. Butler in payment
Of said estimate.
Moved by Alderman Heritage, sup
ported by Alderman Boylan. that above
resolution be adopted.
Ayes:-Aldermen Boylan. Heritage,
Kimball. NOLAN, Staff. H. o. Johnson,
E. C. A. Johnson, Mr.. Presidents.
Nays:-None.
Adopted Oct ard. 1911.
Approved Oct. 9Th. 1911.
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Resolved. by the CITY Council Of tn,

Resolved, by the City Council Of the
City of Virginia, that, the second ap-
proxlmate estimate by the city engin-
eer in favor OF p. Mcdonnell, in the sum
Of $9.490.S2 on account, for work per-
formed on it's paving contract of 1911,
be, and the same is hereby accepted
and approved, and the city clerk is
hereby authorized and directed to draw
an improvement warrant on the general
fund, at the rate of six per cent per
annum. and deliver same to P. McDon-
nell in payment of said estimate.
Mov,a by Alderman Boylan. support
ed by Alderman NOLAN, that above
resolution be adopted.
yes:-Aldern1en Boylan, NOLAN.
Staff. H. O. Johnson. E. c. A. Johnson.
.Ar. Presidents.
Nays:-Aldermen Heritage, Kimball
.
Adopted Oct. 3rd. 1911
Approved Oct. 9Th. 1911.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
COUNCIL CHAMBER


City of Virginia, Minn., Oct. 3rd, 1917.
Resolution No. 3A.
Resolution relating to installation vi
curb and gutter along Virginia avenue
and Wyoming avenue in the City of Vir-
ginia.
BY Alderman Boylan.
Resolved by the City Council of the
City of Virginia. that. whereas the city
council ueems it necessary, proper and
'jr the best interest of the city, that a
g.'ade be established along the entire
length Of Virginia avenue and Wyoming
avenue In Virginia. and that curbs and
cutters be laid along the east and west
sides Of said avenues, and that all other
work incidental and necessary for the
proper completion of the work above
specified be done,
1t Is further resolved, by the City
Council of the City of Virginia, that this
council does hereby declare it's purpose
TO make improvements above specified
along the entire length of Virginia ave-
nue. and Wyoming avenue, said work to
be done in accordance with the plans,
proftles and specifications thereof as on
file in the office Of the city clerk, which
plans and specifications are hereby ap-
proved as filed.
Resolved further, that the city en-
gineer is hereby authorized and directed
| to provide for the construction of cement
curb and gutter required in the above
| described improvements, SAID work to be
| done by c. c. Butler, pursuant to the
terms of that certain contract dated
| May q, 1911, between said C. c. Butler
| and the City of Virginia.
Resolved further, that all lots 'front.'
ing upon the avenues above designated
within the limits of said improvements
are hereby stated to be benefited by said
improvements, and assessments therefor
shall be made upon all OF the same
which are subject to assessment for said
| improvements. in accordance with the
conditions of the City Charter OF Vir-
| ginia.
Moved by Alderman Staff, supported
! by Alderman E. G. A. johnson, that
above resolution be adopted.
Ayes: Aldermen Boylan, Heritage
kimball. NOLAN, Stafr. H. o. Johnson
F.. c. A. Johnson, Mr. President-s
| Nays:-None.
| Adopted Oct 3rd, 1911.
! Approved Oct. 9Th, 1911.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
COUNCIL CHAMBER

COUNClL CHAM BEt
City Of Virginia. Mimi, Oct. 3rd, 1911
Resolution No. $780,
Resolution accepting estimate of the
city engineer in the sum of $21 5S7.68 tc
H. L. Bartlett company on account OF
paving contract, 1911.
Rv Alderman Boylan.
Resolved by the City Council of the
City of Virginia, that the third approx
mate estimate by the city engineer in
favor of H. L. Bartlett company in the
sum of $21,53768, on account for work
performance on his paving contract of 1911
he. and the same is hereby accepted
and approved. and the city clerk Is here
by authorized and directed to draw an
improvement warrant on the general
fund.- at the rate Of six per cent per
annum. and deliver same to H. L. Bart
lett company in payment of said
estimate.
Moved by Alderman Heritage. sup
ported by Alderman Kimball. that above
resolution be adopted.
Ayes:-Aldermen Boylan, Heritage
Kimban, NOLAN. STAFF, H. o. Johnson
F.. G.. A. Johnson. Mr.. Presidents.
Nays:-None.
Adopted Oct 3rd, 1911.
Approved Oct 9Th, 1911.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
OPEN NEW MILLINERY.

Madame Bonneville Schweis-
thai, from Ashland, has leased
the room in the Roman block at
1l6 Wyoming avenue south and
opens therein new millinery es-
tablishment, to which she invites
the attention of the ladies. She
will carry complete and up-to-
date line OF fashionable millinery,
destined to please.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
SOLD LINOTYPE MACHINE
TO VIcGINIAN

c. \. Haines, who recently
bought the former Eveleth Star
linotype and installed same in
this city for commercial work, on
Saturday made formal transfer of
the machine to the Virginian, in
stalling same in that office, where
it will continue on the same line,
doing commercial work for the
range press. Mr.. Haines is from
Florida, and intends to elbow -
back south before the umpty-
umpty degree mid winter weather
of the Lake Superior region com
mences to get in its best licks.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
COUNCIL CHAMBER

NoO4NOAA Of1AlMbEh
City of Virginia, Minn., Oct 3rd. 1911
Resolution No. 343
Resolution declaring the results of
special election for recall of Alderman
OF the Fourth ward of Virginia, MINI.
By Alderman Heritage
Resolved by the City Council of the
City Of Virginia, that, whereas the city
council has duly met and canvassed the
returns of the special municipal election
helo within and for the Fourth ward
of the City of Virginia, on Sept 26, 1911,
for the recall of Alderman ]. l.. Kimball,
and does hereby certify that according to
the returns as certified by the judge and
clerks of said election, PIP votes were
cast at said election; that 122 of said
votes were in favor of ]. L. Kimball and
20 votes in favor of A. N. Thompson.
1t is hereby resolved, by the city
council Of the City of Virginia, that J. l..
kimball, having received the highest
number of votes, be, ana he is hereby
declared elected as alderman of the
Fourth ward, and to continue in Office
during the term for which he was
originally elected.
Moved by Alderman NOLAN, supported
by Alderman Staff. that above resolution
be adopted.
Ayes:-Aldermen Boylan, Heritage.
kimball, NOLAN, Staff, H. o. Johnson,
E. c.. A. Johnson, Mr.. Presidents.
Nays:-None
Adopted Oct. 3rd, 1911
Approved Oct. 9Th, 1911.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
MOVES INTO
MEsBERG BLOCK.

E. j. Steuerwald has leased the
apartment in the Mesberg Block
vacated by Gillespie & Laury, and
moves his jewelry stock from the
Casey & Paternacki drug store
thereto this week. The new loca-
ton will give Mr.. Steuerwald a
fine store room, we'll located.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13

street Observation-Disclosures. 80
The Macy Co., one cabinet, Office
i supply .................... $3.50
J. A. Dewar, II days labor engin-
eerlng ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 800
BALDWIN g. Baldwin, Attys.,
opinion on water and light
plant ..:....:................... 5000
Consolidated Abstract Co.,, alb
stract public library Site: 3o&
Sodergren Drug Store. supplies
engineering dept ................ ESQ
Lane McGregor Co., bond ...... 500
E. J. Taylor, election services 1875
J. c. Pesternacki, election SER
vices ........................... 1915
N. ]. Natanson, election SER
vices NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. H.15
w. E. Hannaford, election SER
vices ........................... H.1o
c. NJ Doorway, election services 1915
r. c. Boysen, repair work, etc. 4.1o
The Virginia Enterprise. printing
and publishing ............... 1876
Virginia & Rainy Lake Co., lum-
Der ............................ 4O.As
Virginia & Rainy Lake Co., lum-
Der lVtoo
virginia Nhalny Lake w., luul-
DER ....................... zU
Virginia Electric Power & Water
Co.. lighting white Way etc.,
hydrant rentals ............ 3,e2SA
Virginia Electric Power & Water
Co.. lighting pest house ........ 100
Street Commissioners pay roll 4,0a8.4
Mrs. J. L4undberg, city hall...... LIZ
c. C. Butler. gravel. ETC., streets 8.T
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. &s,s11-a5
Moved by Alderman Boylan, supported
by Alderman STAFF, that above resolu-
ton be adopted.
Ayes:-Alderman Boylan, Heritage,
kimball, NOLAN. Staff, H. o. Johnson,
f. c. A. johnson, Mr. Presidents
Nays:-NOne.
Adopted Oct 3rd, 1911
A. C.. OSBORN,
President of the City Council.
ALBERT E. BDCKFORD,
City Clerk.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
COUNCIL CHAMBER

COUNCIL CHAMBER
City OF Virginia. Minn., Oct, 3rd, 1911.
Resolution No. $40.
Resolution relating to proceedings for
acquirmement for municipal Light &
Water plant by the City of Virginia..
BY Alderman Boylan.
Resolved, by the City Council of the
City of Virginia, that, whereas, in the
opinion of the city council the matter
of acquiring a municipal light and
water plant by the City Of Virginia
should be submitted to vote OF the
people at a special municipal election to
be called for that purpose forthwith.
1t is hereby resolved. that the city
attorney be. and he is hereby, authoriz-
ed and directed to prepare such proceed
ings as may be necessary and proper
for the calling Of special municipal
election. at which time the following
propositions will be submitted to a vote
by the people:
l. Shall the City Of Virginia let a
contract for the construction of a new
light and water plant, for the furnishing
of light and water to the city and to all
inha bitants thereof?
.. Shall the City of Virginia acquire
under right Of eminent domain, the wa
ter works and electric light plant, and
all equipment and appurtenances con-
nected Herewith. now owned and oper-
ated by the Virginia Electric Power &,
Water company. and operate The same
as a municipal plant?
g. Shall the City of Virginia acquire
the present light and water plant Of the
Virginia Light. Power & Water COM
pany under the procedure as specified
in Ordinance No. TO- being a franchise to
Virginia Light & Water company?
T. Shall the City of Virginia issue
bonds in the sum of not to exceed six
hundred thousand dollars, either for the
purchase Of new light and water plant
or for the purchase, by condemnation OF
| the plant of the Virginia Electric Power
& ater company. and for the improve
ment and extension of same as may be
be necessary?
5. For the submission Of any and all
other questions necessary to be determ-
ined for the proper carrying out Of the
propositions above designated
Moved by Alderman NOLAN, supported
by H. o. johnson, that above resolu-
ton be adopted
Ayes Aldermen Boylan. Heritage
Kimball. NOLAN. STAFF. H. o. Johnson
E. c. A. Johnson, Mr.. Presidents.
Nays:-None.
Adopted Oct 3rd, 1911
Approved Oct. 9Th, 1911.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
COUNCIL CHAMBER

COUNCIL CHAMBER
City Of Virginia, Minn, Oct. 3rd, 1911
Resolution No 3l
Resolution accepting. bid for coal for
the season 1911-12
BY Alderman Heritage.
Resolved by the City Council Of the
City of Virginia. that the bid of W. H.
Eaton, Mark Eddy, Virginia Transfer &
Fuel Co.. for the furnishing to the City
Of Virginia of one hundred tons Of POGO
hantas COAL more or less, at $3.50 per
ton. delivered at the city hall and at
the city pest house as ordered from time
to time. in accordance with the notice
calling for bids, be, and the same is here
by accepted and the mayor and city
clerk are hereby authorized and direct
ed to enter into a contract for the pro-
per furnishing and delivery of said coal
Moved by Alderman STAFF, supported
by Alderman Boylan, that above .reso-
luton be adopted.
Ayes:-Al6ermen BOylan. Heritage
Kimball. NOLAN, Staff. H. O. johnson
E. G. A. Johnson, Mr.. Presidents
Nays:-None.
Adopted Oct 3rd. 1911
Approved Oct. 9Th, 1911
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
BUYS soLBERa LICENSE,

Chas. jacobson, of Duluth, buys
the Alfred Solberg license, for
the Lundstrom building, and will
assume control Of the business
soon. Mr.. Solberg will continue
the boarding house in the Lund-
strom building, which will occu-
py his full time.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13
COUNCIL CHAMBER

City of Virginia, Minn.. Oct. 3rd, 1911
Resolution No. 3H.
Resolution accepting estimate OF the
city engineer in the sum Of s., 1882 to p.
Mcdonnell on account Of paving con.
tract, 1911. ,:zz, :. o. -.
Nv Aldarmsn ote&. s..s# s #.sss ss
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13

Rev. R. w. Wilcox, for the past
two years pastor Of the First M.
E. church in this city, has been
returned here for another year by
the Northern Minnesota confer
ence, held in Minneapolis the past
week. Rev. Wilcox, who was an
attendant at Conference, return.
ed to the city Tuesday, I'D. !
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-10-13

Moved and supported that the word
"Overhead' be strickened from the reso-
luton ordering crossing at sthe south
end Of Mesaba avenue and that the Word
''o5aAa" - substituted thlssia i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03

exhibit, but those who saw it ex-
pressed great admiration for the fine
work shown. The judges were G. c.
Blakslee. G. II. Kingsbury and w. z.
Albertson. They awarded honors as
follows:
Landscapes-For best picture, Ar
thur Burial; second, G.. E. Staudu-
uhar For best collection of land
scapes, Arthur Burial; second, B.
H. Wilson.
Home portraiture-Best picture
and second best, b. II. Wilson
group, first, B. II. Wilson. second
Arthur Burial.
Animals-Best picture, Arthur
collection, B. H. Wilson; second, Ar.
thur Burial
Iashlights-Warren V. Rogers
first; Henry Schrage, second.
Water scenes-Best picture, G.. p
Stauduhar; second, Arthur Burial
second, B. H. Wilson.
Scientifc-Best picture and best
collection, G. p. Stauduhar.
Postal cards-First and second
Arthur Burial; for best collection
Arthur Burial; second, G. p. Staud-
uhar.
Historical-First and second, Ar
thur Burial; for best collection. Ar
thur. Burial; second, b. II. Wilson.
Commercial work-First and sec
ond, Robert L. Hunter.
FIashlight portraiture-First and
second, r. L. Hunter.
A special award on pictures of
general interest was made to Mrl
Burial on collection showing
scenes in the street parades of re-
cent years.
For division ], for boys under
16, Carl Helpenste1l was winner on
landscapes and home portraiture. His
landscape, which was given first hon
ors, would have competed favorably
with those shown by the older ex-
hibitors.
This exhibit was so favorably re-
ceiTed that it will probably be made
an annual affair. 1t is likely that a
camera club will be organized as a
result of the interest developed in
the exhibition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03
Don and Mrs. Frank Head of Rock Is
land.
STEWART-COX.

FRIENDS OF MISS ETHEL COX,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A B. Cox,
formerly of Silvis, but now of Bridge
port, Ill, have received announce
ments of her marriage to Fred La
Moin Stewart of that city, which took
place Wednesday evening, Dec. rs, at
the Cox home. Immediate relatives of
the families were in attendance at the
very pretty home wedding. Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart have gone TO Indiana on
wedding trip and will be at home
after February, in an attractive new
home that Mr.. Stewart has built for
his bride at Bridgeport. Miss Cox
has many friends here who will be in
terested in this bit OF news. While a
resident of Silvis she attended the
Moline high school, graduating with
the class of 1906. She later attended a
musical school. Mr.. Stewart is an
electrical engineer of much promi-
hence in Bridgeport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03
w. N. PHILLIPS HEAD
MODERN MACCABEES
Island City Tent No. 1922 of This
City Holds Its Annual Election
of Officers.

Island City Tent No. 1922. Modern
Maccabees, has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
Past Commander-M. T. Stevens.
Commander-W. n. Phillips.
Lieutenant Commander-C. w. Hor
ton.
Record Finance Keeper-E. NJ. Wal
lace.
Chaplain-A. Graham
Sergeant-C. Anderson.
Master at Arms-J. G. Hetter.
First Master of the Guards-W. II
Brough.
Second Master Of the Guards-C. C.
Miller.
Pickett-S. Marshall
Sentinel-A. Sinnett
Managers-G. ID. Bleuer, J. b. Cor
ken.
PhysIcians-F. d. Paul, Joseph DE
Silva, L. l.. Kerns.
r. E. Helpenstell was appointed 70
audit the record finance keepers
books. The sir knights present were
enthusiastic over the success OF Is
land City tent during the past year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-03

Ia. B. SUMMON, Cashier.