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The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29
Circuit Court Resumes Today.

The November term of Circuit Court
reconvened Tuesday morning and the
commonwealth docket etaken up. Up
to Wednesday night several cases had
been disposed of when Judge Stout aG-
journed for Thanksgiving. Court will
again be in session this morning.
TUESDAY.
In Circuit Court Tuesday the case
of Richard Henson, charged with ma
licious cutting, was tried. resulting in
the jury returning verdict of acquit-
tai. Henson was charged with cutting
Cleve Weaver in difficulty at Riddles
Mills.
The grand jury, which resumed its
sessions Tuesday morning spent the
entire day in investigating the case of
Mack Jones, and an Indictment against
him was returned. Jones is charged
with the murder of a negro named
Jonas durng a card game at the pond
on the Griffith farm several months
ago. He was captured in a cornfield
on the farm of j. Hal Woodford on the
Winchester pike after eluding the Off
GERS after the killing.
WEDNESDAY.
The case of the Commonwealth
against Nathan Wells was tried in the
Circuit Court Wednesday. Wells was
charged with wilful and malicious
shooting and the jury returned ver-
dict of fine of $50.
The Commonwealth case against
John Asher. charged with malicious
cutting resulted in the acquIttal of the
defendant.
James Jones. under indictment for
malicious shooting and wounding with
intent to kill. was found guilty of the
charge and an indeterminate sentence
of from one to five years was imposed.
Jones was charged. with shooting a
negro by the name of Sam Custer in
December, 1910. Custer was shot in
the mouth at Martin Bros. stable and
as result of the wound was rendered
blind. Jones escaped after the shoot
ing but was captured last spring by
Patrolman Fred Link in this city.
Court adjourned Wednesday after
noon until this morning.
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29

An accident occurred Wednesday
morning about 2 o'clock near the city
limits Of Lexingto ton in which the auto
mobile of N. H. Rankin, of Carlisle,
was crashed into from the rear by a
machine driven by Willard ]. Owens.
son of Edward Owens. of Lexington.
The automobiles were practically de-
molished and one occupant of the
Owens car, said to be yOurg woman
from Paris. sustained a broken arm.
Accompanying Owens it is said were
three men and two women. The in
jured woman was hurried away after
the accident and her injuries attended
by a Lexington physician, who would
not disclose her identity. None of the
occupants of Rankin's car were injured.
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29

10 year subscription brings 207. .00(
votes
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29
Effort to Secure Members.

At the meeting of Paris Lodge No.
1163. Loyal Order of Moose, held in
the K. of P. Hall Wednesday night the
matter of securing quarters was dis
cussed and it was decided that the
building in which the meeting was
held should be secured temporarily.
1t wassalso decided that the member s
should make an active canvas for new
members before the next meeting,
which will be held next. Friday night.
18th a view of doubling the present
membership.
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29
Rehearsals Progressing Nicely.

The rehearsals for ''Mr. Bob."
which Will be presented at the opera
house UD Dec 5, are progressing NICE
ly an the performance promises to be
one of the best ever presented by home
talent i'm this city.
The performance is given under the
auspices of the Richard Hawes Chap
ter, u. ID. e.. of this city. and the
proceeds will be used towards furnish
ing room in the w. w. Massie Men,
orial Hospital.
Tickets have been placed on sale and
everyone is urged to extend their pat
onage. as the cause is worthy ana
should meet with q hearty support.
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29
MATRIMONIAL.
CAMPBELL-JONES.

The marriage of Miss Rosa Camp
bell to Mr.. Dudley Jones was quietly
celebrated Tuesday afternoon at the
store of Frank & Co., in this city.
The ceremony was performed in the
suit room, Rev. w. K. Ellis. of the
Christian church, officiating. The
bride was gowned in white messaline
with crystal trimmings and wore a
white picture hat. The groom is a
prosperous young farmer residing in
the Centerville neighl orho0d. TIE
happy couple were showered with con-
pratulations by the clerical force of
the store and number of shoppers.
They left for Centervile after the
ceremony. where they will reside.
PARKS-AMMERMAN.
MIR. Vernon Parks, of Lar. and
Miss Ruth zimmerman of Shawbar,
were united in marriage Wednesday
afternoon at the home of the offici-
ating minister. Rev W. E. Ellis.
LYONS-JOLLY.
Miss Rosa Lyons, of this county,
and Mr.. Ernie Jolly, of Fleming
county, were united in marriage at the
court house Wednesday afternoon. The
ceremony was performed by Squire L..
j. Fretwell.
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29
HandPa PaintedChina

l will have an opening of hand
painted china December at the milli-
merry store of RS. Corne w. Baird. You
are cordially invited to attend. Buy
your holiday presents early.
MRS. w. A. HOLT.
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29
Arriving Daily.

Novelties of every description arriv.
ing daily for the holiday trade. Games,
pictures, leather goods, copyright
books at so cents, fancy baskets at
all prices, Indian goods direct from a
large Indian reservation. Every
thing in stock that would make suit
abe holiday gift. See US before buy
ing.
26 If PARIS BOOK co.
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29
Carriage Necessities.

Swell line of carriage and auto
robes, swell patterns, also the best
carriage heater on the market. Just
the things to keep you comfortable
these keen mornings. Come in and
have look.
19 4t LAWN & CONNELL.
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29
Genuine Article.

Pure open kettle New Orleans mo-
lasses. Fresh barrel just opeEed.
Phone in your order early.
26 1t SAUER.
The Bourbon news., 1912-11-29
None Better.

Get pair of our Eclipse Shoes.
none better.
IF FIELDS SHOE STORE.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

tion little to strong, though it is
a fact that the situation is very
gratifying and that ore docks now
available for furnace demands will
be. very materially reduced by the
opening of navigation. The stocks
on hand were large at the close of
navigation and there undoubtedly
will be some ore left when the new
supplies begin going forward next
spring. But if the favorable con-
ditions in the iron and steel busi-
ness are maintained the ore move
ment from Lake Superior the COM
ing season will, / have no hesitancy
in saying, exceed that of last season
in volume.
The Oliver Iron Mining COM
pany has not yet announced its
estimates of ore requirements for
the season of, 1912, but it is ex-
pected that there will be some
information regarding them in the
course of a few weeks.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
Some Wrestling

At the Auditorium in Duluth on
the evening of March 7, the first
worlds wrestling match ever held
in this part of the country will
take place. The contest to be
decided is between Walter Miller,
the holder of the worlds welter-
weight title and Sailor Jack" of
Duluth, one of the greatest wrestlers
in the country. Special delega-
tions of lovers of the sport have
signified their intention of attending
and the following towns are
already reserving seats for the oc-
casion: St. Paul, Lacrosse, Wis.
Winona, Mankato, Hibbing, Vir-
ginia, Tower, Ely, Eveleth and
various other towns on both. the
Mesaba and Guyana ranges.
During his progress up the lad
der leading to the title now held by
Miller, Jack has persistently begged
for match with the champion
To all these entreaties he has turn
ed deaf ear. Finally, a little less
than month ago, Miller finally
consented to meet Jack in Duluth,
with the result that the long await
ed contest has been made.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
BIG STRIKE
High Grade Ore at Mud
Creek Property

At distance of 12O feet from
the shaft, the crosscut in the pro-
perty of the Consolidated Yer
million Steel company has entered a
high grade body of iron ore at a
depth of $40 feet. The ore is
similar in structure and appearance
to'the Ely ores, and the crosscut is
breasted in the mineral. Clean
ore only is now being hcisted at
the shaft of the company. News
of the strike reached Tower late
Sunday night by messenger, who
was sent across the lake, and
further confirmed by reports re-
ceived by President T. ]. Walsh
at the general office in Duluth.
The ore body was known to be
there as result of diamond drilling
operations before we began sinking
the shaft, said Mr.. Walsh, but
its exact distance from the shaft
was not known until we reached it
in the crosscut. l had estimated
that we would have to go about
100 or 10 feet before we reached
the ore, but we have reached it at
120 feet, which clearly demonstrates
that the ore body is wider than we
had estimated. / would not care
to make any predictions as to the
width of the ore body at the point
where we are driving the crosscut,
but we have large body, and
everybody that is interested can
afford to wait for the result in that
respect. I am greatly pleased with
the general character of the ore.
The strike at the Consolidated
Vermilion is, consider, the most
important since that at the Chandler
mine, for the reason that it is in
what may be described as a new
producing district on the Yer
We will make our first
of ore from the Consol-
idated Vermilion this year, and
will be provided with railroad
facilities in time to make it.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
MRS. GUSTAFSON
DEAD
After all Extended Illness
the End Comes Sunday

Mrs. Victor Gustafson, who has
resided with her husband and
family in this city for many years,
being in fact among the oldest in
habitants of Ely, died Sunday
afternoon at her home here after an
illness of many years duration.
The cause of her demise is given
as cancer of the stomach.
Mrs. Gustafson was 81 years of
age and leaves a husband and three
daughters, the younger of which is
10 years of age. One of the
daughters is married. She has
many friends among the people of
Ely who will miss her, she having
been a prominent member of the
Swedish Lutheran church and
various other societies.
The funeral took pl ce Wednes-
day afternoon from the residence
on First Avenue and was largely
attended. The remains were taken
to the Swedish church where Rev.
E. F. Stidd conducted the services.
A large conoourse of friends
escorted the remaines to the cem-
etery.
The family have the sympathy
of the community in their bereave-
ment.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

two feet of ice and the party
assidiously tried their many wiles
as anglers. The perch were more
shy than a nickle in the slot
machine agent and the officials and
ex-oficials were biteless for several
hours.
A warwhoop from Mayor
Eisenach announced success and
the party made post haste to the
hole where this portly gentleman
was tugging and straining at his
line. With the assistance of the
others the catch was landed. It
was perch and measured two feet
in length less one foot and FIVE and
FIVE eighths inches. The catch
was on display here in one of the
local markets for several days but
had to be removed by the officers
as it was attracting crowds and
obstructing the streets, besides the
game warden was persistently
measuring his fishlet in the hope
that the shrinkrge would bring it
into his power. The party had
good time however and speak in
glowing terms of the cooks, the
shooters and Chief Somrock's feat
in running down and handwriting
a rabbit.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
in ORE
Lucky Boy Mine Making
Excellent HeadWay

The drift being driven at the
Lucky Boy-Anderson property is
now in distance of over 400 feet
and the stuff being hoisted is as
near clean ore as can be. Within
few feet of the end of the drift a
vein of clean ore was encountered
and Manager Walbank now has a
crew of men following up this vein
in an easterly direction from the
main drift which is being run
south. The vein is widening out
at the rate of two feet in ten and
will be followed some distance.
Work on the main drift is also be-
ing pushed.
The Duluth & Iron Range has
completed survery for a road to
the mine and it is now up to the
road and the mining company to
put in the spur. A perfectly level
route was selected beginning near
the coal sheds west of town and
then following the low groand
south past the Lincoln school.
The ground is all low on the pro-
posed line and no cuts of any
importance need be made.
A new hosting engine is expect
ed today and the same will be in
stalled. at once. A system of
heaters is also being installed
and water for the boilers
will be heated thus saving fuel and
time.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
TAXATION
Reviewing the Assessments

Fifth Article (by State Tax commission)
Very evidently the legislative
mind did not trust solely to the
performance by the local assessor
of his duties in "diligent, faithful
and impartial" manner. 1t doubt
less had in mind the frailties of
human nature that initiate against
such performance of duties, as well
as the possible inaccuracy of judg-
ment in valuing real and personal
property.
So it set over the assessor board
of review composed of the town
board of each town, the assessor,
clerk and president of each village,
and the assessor, clerk and mayor
of each city, except as to those
cities whose charters provide other
wise. In fourth class cities, ex-
cept those whose charters provide
board of equalization, the board
consists of the mayor, clerk and
board of aldermen. The function
of these several boards is to
equaliZe assessments as between
individual property owners of their
respective districts; to raise or
lower assessments and to add to
the lists property that the assessor
may have overlooked and fix its
value. If an assessment is raised
the owner is entitled to notice and
hearing, or if any owner feels
aggrieved he may be heard and
such correction made as the board
may deem just.
These several boards meet at the
Office of the clerk of the town or
district on the fourth Monday in
June. They may sit until the first
Monday in July, giving them six
working days with pay at So day,
though in fourth class cities the
pay of the board is limited to three
days in each year. BY the latter
date the assessors must return their
books and listing sheets to the
county auditor.
Residents of the district, if they
would have their assessments cor
rected, must appear before the local
board of review, but non-residents
may have their assessments review
ed by the county board of equaliza-
ton.
These assessors and boards of
review are local, their members
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
Copper Telephone Line

As soon as weather permits work
will be started by the Iron Range
railroad in the construction of
copper telephone circuit between
Two Harbors and Allen Junction,
a distance of fprty-fve miles. A
tot al of 10000 pounds of copper
wire will be required to complete
the job, aud the circuit will contain
an average of 21O pounds of copper
per mile. The work will be under
the supervision of NJ. H. Brickley,
of Two Harbors ard the work has
been ordered to be ready for opera
tion at the opening of the ore
season.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
PiscatOrial Events

A distinguished party of fisher
men composed of Mayor Knutson,
Clerk Visited, Alderman Harri,
Judge Jury, Chief of Police Som
rock, Cashier White, Ex-Alderman
Gouze and Ex- Mayor Eisenach left
Tuesday morning for little lake
north of Eagles Nest where it was
said the perch were just falling
onto the ice in their efforts to be-
come fry for noted people. The
party was loaded down with
shovels, ice picks, eatables, bait,
fishing tackle and cooking utensils
and those unfortunate enough to
be left at home were somewhat
Modified by the promises of the
fishermen to see that we all secured
our fill of perez. Alas and alack
and again alas and alack. Ten
nice clean holes were cut in various
parts of the lake through about
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
Wants $500

Anton Verant of this city has
begun suit against the Oliver Iron
Mining company for Sc, 500. In
his complaint Verant states he is
3S years of age and was employed
as a trammer at the Zenith mine,
and that on April rs, 1911. while
the eleventh level was filled with
smoke he was ordered to go into
the drift and move several tram
cars; that he was unable to see and
while engaged in so doing his foot
caught in a frog and was badly
crushed by cars passing over it
He further alleges his chest and
back were injured and that he is
permanently disabled.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
Iron Ore Prices

Speculation as to the probable
basis of prices for Lake Superior
iron ores has narrowed down to the
very generally accepted opinion
that it will be rs cents ton lower
than year ago, which, in view of
the reductions for rail transporta-
tion, will still represent about the
old figures to the producers. This
basis would mean $3.25 for nom
Bessemer and 81 for Bessemer
grade.
The report that Corrigan, Nc
Kinney & Co. had sold ore for 1912
delivery at So for non-Bessemer has
been disproved, while the report
that the Breitung interests on the
Marquette range had sold some at
that PAIGE is said to have been con-
firmed. But it is not expected that
the sale by the Breitung people
will make the market on non-Bes-
semer ore. The consumers would
have trouble getting the commodity
at that rate, and it it likely that
there would be a very general
suspension of operations by indie
pendents if the price should seem
to be established at So.
Independent miners of the Lake
Superior region look for a better
demand for iron ore this year than
in 1911. and the opinion is widely
held that the last half of the season
will be exceptionally active. This
theory of lively windup of the
season is based on the belief that
political results will have been dis
counted early.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
More Ore Shipments

General Manager McLain of the
Oliver Iron Mining Company re-
Gently said concerning the ore
situation.
Advices from the east are to
the effect that iron ore is being
consumed in larger quantity than a
year ago, and this has been true of
the winter as whole. 1t is en-
couraging for heavier ore shipments
from the Lake Superior region the
coming season of navigation than
last season.
Il have read some estimates con-
cerning the consumption of iron
ore which l am convinced are a
little too optimistic. For example,
it has been published that the ore
on hand in furnace yards and on
docks will in all probability be
cleaned up bv the time we are in
position to deliver fresh supplies.
That, 1 think, is putting the situa-
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
BASKET BALL
Two Good Games Friday
Evening

The Tower Colts and the Ely
High School basketball quints per-
formed most acceptably before a
large crowd at the Lincoln gym
nasium Friday evening. The game
was fast from start to finish and
everybody was pleased. Tower
has team composed of old heads
in the game but their efforts were
unavailing and the Ely boys carried
off the honors on a score of 81 to
18. Capt. Mcclure of Tower and
Fred Mokros of Winton looked
after the floor work for the two
sides and their work was very
satisfactory. Those taking part
in the two teams were:
Tower-Gordon, Mclaughlin,
Mike, Fogelberg and Carlson.
:. Ely-Prisk, McMahan, Martilla,
Maxi, Carlson and Klobucar as
sub.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

chosen by their fellow citizens, and
subject to local influences. But it
is upon the faithful discharge of
their duties that the taxpayers of
the districts must rely for fair
and equitable assessment as between
themselves. Resident taxpayers
should understand that their local
board of review is the place for
them to have their assessments, if
deemed unjust, corrected.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

The Aurora girls and the Ely
girls game the same evening at
the same place resulted in victory
for the Aurora team. The girls
also put up a good article of basket
ball. Miss Wilson of Aurora had
charge of the team from that city
and also acted as judge while Prof
Schweikhard looked after the Ely
girls. The game was won by
Aurora on a score of 16 to 18.
The Aurora team was composed OF
Rhoda Olson, Capt, Ruth Nor
man, Julia Filanovich, Maude
Graham, Eleanor Hill and Myrtle
Hoskins sub. Ely was represented
by Mercedes James, Capt., Martha
Trezona, Anna Lindberg, Ida
Porthan, Gustava Pruuki and Clara
HaIdberg as sub.
Among the visitors from Aurora
in addition to the team were Misses
Esther Carlson, Lucy Kuchta
Jenny Lund and Misses Misses
Wilson and Strauther of the school
faculty.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

notice reads:
You make up in taxes what
your neighbor loses by fire. It is
cheaper to prevent fires than to
fight them. 1t is duty of town
officers to protect property in their
town. The state forest officers
will help, but the state can provide
on the averge only one man for
each twenty towns in the northern
part of the state.
1t will pay you to hire the best
worker in your town to prevent
fires, extinguish the small one,
clean up brush and grass along
roads, telephone lines, bitches and
trails. and advise settlers when
their brush or meadows can safely
be burned.
Make your town safe from fires,
and it will attract settlers, reduce
taxes and increase the value of
your property.
You are authorized under the
law (Sec. "a. Chap. 125, 1917 to
provide fund with which to pay
a fire patrolman to protect your
homes and property. This may be
raised by tax not to exceed FIVE
(5) mills; and this is notice to
vote upon the question at the
spring election. The town clerk 10
requested to include the matter of
raising this tax in the notice of tho
annual town meeting"
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

Tonight the Ely boys go to
Tower for the return game. The
trip will be made On a special train
which is advertised to leave here
at 7 O'Clock and return after the
game. The High School band
will accompany the team to Tower
in addition to large number of
Our citizens.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01
FIRES
Can Be Prevented by Using
System

State Forester VIM. T. Cox
through his deputy, E. E. Chap
pell, in this district has issued the
following notices to the various
township boards and the voters
with the request that the recon-
mendations be acted on at the
coming annual meetings. The
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

The girls team went to Aurora
this afternoon for game there
this evening. The girls are in
charge of Prof. Schweikhard and
Miss Woodward.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

For SALE -Autom oil bile with al
accessories for sale at a bargain.
Inquire of H. J. Lockhart.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

Order your wood from Burns tho
Livery Man.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-01

All kinds of Wood for sale at the
Burns Livery.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-02-20

Old newspapers for sale at this office-20 cents per hundred
 Wanted-Sewing- satisfaction guaranteed. Phone 314.
 Master Ben Harrell Stegar, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Stegar, who has been quite i'll, is greatly improved today.
 s. M. Powell, general agent for the Home Life and Accident Insurance Company, of Fordyce, is in the city today.
 The condition of Talmage Lowdermilk, who has meningi- tis, was reported as being great ly improved today at noon. For Rent-Three unfurnished rooms block from depot water, gas and electric lights. = See Mrs. w. A. Capelle, or tele, phone 94.
 Mrs. o. H. Helbig and daugh. ter, Miss Ru tn Helbig, who have been the guests of relatives and friends in St. Louis for the past ten days, returned to their home here this morning.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. Marsh ar. rived in the city today from Car lisle, where they have made their home for the past few years and will reside here in the future, This popular young couple have many friends in Prescott who gladly welcome lthem to our city again.