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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23

their trust and confidence have not
been betrayed.
with sincere thanks for the sup
port of friends and patrons I gave up
the position Of trust which I have been
so honored as to hold, realizing that
the work done has been untold help
to me in many ways and l trust the
office is on higher plane of efficiency
because of the service have been able
to give it. To those who have been as
ISOLATED with me in the Office, espec-
tally my able assistant, Victor Peter
son, wish to speak a word of praise.
I believe they have tried to do what
is right at all times, and I not only
had their interests at heart but that
of the office when I asked for the best
service and most courteous treatment
for the public. Invariably it was ac-
corded and the memory of the seven
years association with them will be
deeply cherished for all time.
"To the newspapers Of Virginia I
am greatly indebted for their many
complimentary expressions of my
work as a public official and in not
a single instance have they failed in
rendering me the most courteous
treatment and consideration even I'M
der conditions that in our old cramp-
ed quarters must have sometimes
been annoying, and have shown ap-
probation of my endeavors by their
courtesy and kindly expressions. I
thank them and wish for them a gen.
erous measure of future success.
MRS. MARY H. JAMES,.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
OLD TIME MINING MAN
VERY ILL AT DULUTH

Captain Joseph Sellwood, one of
the best known mining men in the
Lake Superior district, and we'll known
in Virginia and over the Mesaba range,
where his friends are legion, is re-
ported seriously i'll at his home in
Duluth. Captain Sellwood is suffering
from acute diabetes and his condition
is such as to give his family and
friends grave anxiety. He has been
unable for some time to leave his
room. Captain Sellwood was one of
the pioneers Of both the Marquette
and Gogebic. ranges and before COM
ing to Duluth hade his home at Ish-
peming. In the early days of this
range he had large interest in de-
velopment work in the vicinity of
Virginia and his interests on this
range are still large. Hundreds of old
friends in this city will regret to learn
of his present condition and hope that
he may rally again to robust health.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
GRAND AND ROYAL
THEATRES IMPROVED

Handsome new interior decorations
just installed by Manager Mclean
substantially enchance the appear
ance of the Grand and Royal theatres.
this week and make both among the
neatest small playhouses on the
range. At the Grand new motion
picture machine has been installed
which makes delightfully."- clear and
steady picture, while new lights and
decorations have been put in through
out the house. The interior is now as
metropolitan as any of the city pict-
ure houses. At the Royal new house
lights have been put in and other i'm
provements made which will add to
the comfort Of its patrons, while
hereafter the price at the Royal, matt
nee and evening, for any seat in the
house will be but 10 cents. The show
will be just as good as ever and that
the new arrangement is popular with
local amusement patrons is reflected
in a considerably increased business
at the house this week over it's usual
patronage.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23

w. J. Archer and Ralph C. Pickering
have formed law partnership under
the name of Archer & Pickering,
which will be effective soon after the
first of next month and will have off,
ces in the Fitger block in the rooms
now occupied by the law firm Of Arm
old & Pickering. The firm of Arnold
& Pickering has been dissolved and
Mr.. Arnold the senior member, will
remain in Duluth, where he went some
time ago to take charge of the law
office of his brother, J. B. Arnold, who
has been retained by the Yawkey in
terests and is now in New York city.
The new law firm is expected to
make one of the strongest combina-
tons in the city. The combined IL
braries of Mr.. Archer and Mr.. Pick
ering will be further augmented by
the addition of about 100 volumes of
new law books and will give them the
best law library of any firm on the
Mesaba range.
Mr.. Pickering is graduate of the
law school Of the University of Wis
consin and before coming to the range
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23

Over rs per cent of the employees of
the United States Steel corporation
are anxious to Sc the suit for the dis
solution Of the corporation dropped.
Through all the mines Of the Lake
Superior district papers have recent
ly been circulated for signatures on
which was submitted the question Of
whether or not it's employees would
like to see the United States Steel
corporation dissolved. No effort was
made to co-erce the men into express
sing an opinion and it is said that in
complete figures indicate that rs per
cent Of it's employees do not favor the
continuance of the dissolution suit.
For some years past Steel corpora
ton officials have been working in
various ways to strengthen the ent-
ente cordiale between the company and
its employees. This disposition has been
demonstrated in the personal welfare
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
KEPT MARRIAGE A
SECRET THREE WEEKS

Word has just been received Of the
marriage of Mr.. George C. Gilbert to
Miss Ida Hegg at Starbuck, Mimi,
which comes as a surprise to their
many friends in this city. The happy
couple were married January 2, and
managed to keep their marriage
secret from their friends until this
week and are now being besieged with
congratulations. Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
were married at the home of the bride
at Starbuck. The ceremony was at
tended by only few of the most in
innate friends who were sworn to
secrecy.
The bride formerly taught school at
Marble and is charming young lady
of winsome personality. The groom
is the son of DR.. Gilbert of Marble.
He is the northern state manager for
the Fidelity Mutual Insurance Co.
Both are we'll and favorably known in
this city. The young couple BEGIN mar
ried life with the best wishes of all
who know them.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23

Drills started by George St. Clair
east Of the Spring mine in the Old
Mesaba district, according to anthem
tic reports this week, have developed
considerable body Of concentrating
ores. 1t is also said that samples
taken at the workings and sent to
Sherman eatherbee, an eastern con-
centrating concern, have proven that
the ore is easily treated, which means
that the St. Clair find is one of the
most interesting in low grade ore on
this range for some time.
The St. Clair drills were started at
work several months ago and mining
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
SAYS GOODBYE
T0VIRCINlA
Mrs. Mary James, Former Postmis-
tress and Virginia Pioneer Will
Leave Citys

Mrs. Mary H James, for 81 years
a resident of Virginia, and until re-
Gently for several years postmistress
in this city leaves early next week for
Detroit, Mich, where she will make
her home for the present at least.
Over the city there is general re-
greet at her departure, for during her
long residence here Virginians and
especially the early residents of the
city who have been privileged to know
her we'll and who hold her in the high
est esteem she has by her genial per-
sonality and beautiful Christian char
acter endeared herself to all. Where
ever she goes in the future there will
go with her the best wishes of all who
know her in Virginia. Mrs. James
administered the executive duties of
the Virginia postofice during period
when they were more than ordinarily
exacting. She was endorsed to Presi-
dent Wilson for reappointment by
many of the business men Of the city,
a fine tribute to her ability and to the
conscientious manner in which she dis
charged her duties. Mrs. James says
goodbye to her Virginia friends this
week in the following communication
to the local newspapers, which will be
read with interest and tinge of re-
gret by all who know her:
"Several years ago, within two
weeks of Mr.. James death, I was
without solicitation on my part and
quite unexpectedly appointed to the
position of postmaster of the Virginia
postoffice. The work my husband laid
down was called upon to take up and
carry forward as best l could in the
consistent, conscientious, faithful serv-
ice that he would have given it. My
seven years of service in the position
have passed into history and it re-
mains it's own testimony.
II cannot leave the position or the
city without a personal word of ap-
probation to my loyal friends, al
though words weak in expressing the
strongest feelings. I can say with
honest heart as I recall the work, that
l have endeavored so far as I could tc
give efficient service in the honor en-
trusted to me. Mistakes naturally
have occurred, but the public has been
considerable and those errors, it is
hoped have been turned to profit.
ITO the friends who have so kindly
overlooked the faults and have sc
Loyalty recognized the earnest efforts
ito meet the duties Of the Office, re-
CARELESS of comment or criticism,
wish to express my sincere gratitude
and assure them of lasting obligation:
and remembrance. To the citizens o.
Virginia who have paid me what
consider the highest tribute of thei1
respect, manifested by their splen
did endorsements, can say in part
ing that their firmness for what the!
considered the right attitude towart
the best interests of their city ha'
been an inspiration to the highest ant
best efforts on my part and I hope
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
employees OF STEEL CORPORATION
WANT DISSOLUTION SUIT DROPPED
Over IS Per Cent of Men Payros the Lake Superior Dis
trict Would Be Willing to See Government Action Against
Concern MULTIPLICATION Circulated in Mines of Lake Sup
erior District

work conducted through various agen-
cies for improved working conditions
for it's employees in all departments
and has resulted in fostering loyal
ty among employees which has been
attended with gratifying results in
the first case where it has been put
to the test.
Indeed so satisfactory has been the
results that it is said the future plans
of the corporation for it's employees
comprehend a considerable amplifica-
ton of it's present personal welfare
work. 1t is said also that at a recent
conference of officials of the corpora
ton it was practically decided that
a more liberal policy toward the pub
lie in general would be pursued in the
future and the good effects of this
policy it is said will soon be substan-
TALLY evidenced in all the industrial
centers where the corporation has in
terests.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
VACCINE ton
IN The SCHOOLS
Over 200 Pupils Submit to Proven
tive Operation to Guard Against
Smallpox. .. .=...s

Over 1900 children attending the
various schools in the Independent
School district If Virginia have sub
,.litted to the ci'eration of free vac
cination authorized by the school board
as a preventative against contagion
against smallpox, several cases Of
which developed among Virginia,
s:ho s. children few weeks ago. IS
The operations are being done by
Health Officer Nicholson. They are
not compulsory, but are offered free
and the parent Of a majority Of the
school children who have not before
been vaccinated are requesting that
their children be vaccinated. IS
OF the 1900 cases. operated upon
here there has not been a single bad
after affect. Practically every child
in the Homestead schools has been
vaccinated. Most of the children at
tending these schools are of foreign
parentage and the heads of the fami-
lies have been not only anxious but
willing to have vaccination made for
their children.
The report Of Health Officer Michel
son show the health of the scaool dis
trict to be excellent and teachers and
hoard are we'll pleased with the man
ner in which the plan of medical j;l-.
pection is working out in the local:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
CLEARING SITE
FOR COLUMBIA
Souatters on Ground Over New Mine
Agree to Vacate Land In
so Days.

Eleven of SO squatters having hous-
es on territory located directly over
the Columbia mine, in the city limits
of the city of Virginia, agreed in the
municipal court Monday afternoon to
vacate the sites at present occupied
by their residences within the next go
days to admit of the beginning Of de-
velopment work on the property. Me-
gotiations between the agents Of
the Jones & Laughlin interests and
the people occupying the ground have
been amicable and every effort will be
made to have them rer,ain so.
Earlier in the season it was an
nounced that the development work
of the Columbia would not begin this
season. Captain Thomas Walters Of
Ishpeming, Mich, is the only anthem
tic authority on what will be done at
the Columbia and will not be available
locally for some time. Some time ago
Captain Walters expressed the opin-
ion that no work would be done at
the Columbia mine this season, but
present activity in getting the site
cleared leads to the belief about the
that.
It is said the first stripping opera
lions will be conducted east of Mesa
ba avenue and it may be some time
before operations extend further than
city that stripping operations will
commence there in the spring.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
WILLIAM NOAKES is
ARRESTED AT PELICAN

On the complaint of government
agents William Noakes, residing in
the Pelican lake country, was arrest
ed Saturday and brought to Virginia
by Deputy Sheriff Andrew NOLAN,
Noakes is charged with selling liquor
to the Indians and is alleged to be one
of a gang Of bootleggers who have
been giving the federal authorities
at the Nett Lake agency good deal
of trouble. He was taken to Hibbing
Monday for a preliminary hearing be-
fore Judge Brady. Agent Reagen
came down Monday to attend his
trial. ..s,-.... ,@.- -. =.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
OLIVER OFFICERS
MEET IN VIRGINIA

Heads of the Oliver police depart
ment in the various districts of the
Mesaba and Vermilion ranges met in
Virginia Saturday with Chief of Police
Foley of the Oliver for consultation
regarding matters effecting the well
fare of the service. Those attending
were Chief Martin Teller of the Hib-
bing district, Chief John B. Michella
of the Canisteo district, Chief Joseph
Seraphine of the Ely district, Chief
Harry Cole Of the Chisholm district
and Chief Charles Sewar of the Vir-
ginia district.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23

Ae1AA4 IL W l. AOAGN4N0
in 1907 had for several years practic-
ed successfully in Superior. He is
regarded as one of the best Office law
yers in this section of the state and
has commanded large practice as a
member Of the firm of Arnold & Pick
ering. He is member of the Virginia
library board.
Mr.. Archer is graduate of the Uni
versity of Minnesota. He was second
assistant county attorney of Hennepin
county and was also connected with
the Offices of the city attorney in Min
neapolis before coming to the range
two years ago to take up the practice
of law. He has been highly success
full in his practice here and is regard
ed as one of the best trial lawyers on
the Mesaba range. Mr.. Archer is at
present president of the Virginia Com
mercial club and his fine public spirit
and sterling character have won for
him many friends in this city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23

men have been watching developments
closely ever since as it has long been
anticipated that large body or ore
would be developed in that section.
The announcement that the ore re-
spends readily to simple and inexpen-
sive concentrating methods means, if
it is borne out in future developments,
that that section of the range will be
the scene of considerable activity in
the not far distant future as many
eastern concerns are said to be willing
to place orders for the grade of ores
there taken after they have been SUBJ
jected to the usual treatment.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
JONES & LAUGHLIN TO
DEFEND FEE OWNERS SUI

Jones & Laughlin, independent op-
orators, with mines at several points
on the Mesaba range, have been nam-
ed defendants in an action just filed
by the fee owners of the Nassau mine
in the Hibbing district to prevent them
from canceling their elase on the
property. Jones & Laughlin some
time ago served notice of the termin-
attn of the lease and the dloheeer
alton of the lease and the fee holders
are contending they must fulfill their
contract. The grounds on which the
cancellation of the lease are said to
have been based were that the mine
could not be worked at profit. The
property adjoins the Webb mine of
the Shenango Furnace company. The
case comes on for hearing in the dis
trict court at Duluth.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23

Independent operators and mining
men generally on the Mesaba range
are awaiting with much interest an
nouncements from New York as to
what the policy of the Hill interests
in the Minnesota iron fields will be and
the belief is gaining fround that the
Great Northern Ore Properties COM
pany may never become active opera
tors, but that the majority of the
Great Northern's properties will be
operated under lease. In any event it
is said the entry of the Hill interests
into the business of active mining will
have but small bearing on the future
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
TO SUSPEND STRIPPING
OPERATIONS AT THE DEAN

Butler Bros. stripping contract
ors, will suspend stripping operations
at the Dean mine in the Bull district
the first of next month for about 80
days to admit Of repairs to
steamshovels, the laying of new tracks
and a general overhauling of their
equipment. Two shovels working night
and day shifts have been in service at
the Dean. There are still several mil
lion tons of overburden to be removed.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
MUCH SPECULATION AST0
MINING PLANS OF THE HILLS
Said Entry the Northern Ore Properties Into the Me-
saba Range Field Will Not in Amy Way Effect Independent
Concerns Now Operating This Range-Announcemens Of
Interest Are Expected from New York City Soon.

of the independent operators in this
section. It is regarded as possible
that the Great Northern interests may
work under a policy which will be
beneficial rather than otherwise to the
independent interests. Speculation
as to the future plans Of the Hills is
generally INDUCED in over the range,
but independent operators are not in
clined to believe the iron trade will
suffer in any measure from their
standpoint by the entry of the Hills
into the mining business. The Hill
plans are expected to- be definitely an
nounced within short time.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
DECREE OF ADOPTION

Judge Hughes issued a decree of
adoption out of the district court
Monday in which Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Eby are given the legal adoption of
Dorothy White, year old. Proceed
lngs IN the case were conducted for
the petitioners by City Attorney D.
D. Morgan.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
THE MADRID MINE is .
TO BE DISMANTLED

The work Of dismantling of the
Madrid mine, which for some time
past has been operated under lease
by A. B. Coates will begin the first of
the month. The shaft, buildings at
the mine site, hosting machinery, etc.
will be taken out. The work is expect
ed to require about 80 days. The plans
of the fee owners for working Of the
property which still contains consid-
cradle high grade ore, are indefinite.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
NOTICE FOR SEALED BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the
board of education of the Independent
School district Of Virginia, Minneso-
ia, at it's Office in the Technical high
school building until 1880 p. m. Feb
ruary 18th, 1914, for the transporting
of children to the Homestead school
}over the west route.
The board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids. -
Mark the envelop "Bid for Trans
portation of Pupils" and address same
to, Board of Education, Virginia, MINI.
R. j. McGHEE, Clerk.
Jan 1880.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
DRILLS SHIPPED TO HIBBING

The Moe Bros. Exploration company
shipped drill to Hibbing the first of
the week. 1t will be started at work
at once, proving up some ore measures
in the vicinity of the big Mahoning
open pit mine for Charles D'Autre-
mont of Duluth.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
St. Pauls EPISCOPAL Church

st. PauPs Episcopal Church
wyoming avenue and Poplar st.
Morning prayer and sermon 1880
a. m.
Sunday school, IL m.
Evensong and sermon, 1880 p. m.
The St. Pauls Guild will meet on
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. U,
G. Holloway on Ash street.
Rev. Hans J. Wolner. Recto,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
First M. E. Church.

Services next week as follows:
Morning service 1890 a. m. Ser
mon topic "The Christian Principle -"
The Bible class at HAS a. m,
The Epworth League, 6:3O p. m.
Night service 1880 p. m. ,
A Sunday evening lecture by the
pastor on "The Waste of War;"
Everybody is welcome to these
services.
Thos. Grice, Minister.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23

Gilbert Fowler a Canadian North
ern fireman sustained a broken leg
yesterday, when he fell from the
tender of an engine to the ground.
He was taken to the Lenont hospital
where he was reported resting easily
last night.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
WANLESS MINE WILL
INCREASE BUHL PAYROLL

Development work is going forward
at the Wanless No. and No. mines
in the Bull district, where about $50
men are now employed. Concrete
shafts and concrete stacks are being
put in at both properties and the de-
velopment work will continue through
out the winter while it is also proba-
BILE that both properties will ship ore
next season.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
IMPROVING AT SHANEDLINCs

Considerable improvements are be-
ing made in the clothing department
in Standings department store this
week. Some new fixtures are being
installed and other work which is
calculated to add to the appearance
OF the interior of the store is being
done.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
Political Advertising

Inserted by G. NJ. Doorway and to he paid
for by him at the rate of $3.50 per insertion.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1914-01-23
ST. CLAIR DRILLS SAID T0HAYE
DEVELOPED A BIG ORE BODY

Concentrating Proposition In Country East of Old Mesaba Is
Said Be the Biggest Yet Found This Range and
Samples Ore Sent to Eastern Concrnators Show1 East
ly Treated.