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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Deborah Club MASQUERADE.

Deborah Club Masquerade.
The Deborah club of this city has
issued invitations for masquerade
dancing party which will be given
next Sunday evening at Moose hall.
Returned to Home in Texas.
E. R. Hoppe, chief engineer of the
construction work for the Cleveland
Construction company, which has been
building the plant for the Great Nor
thern Power copany, left Sunday for
his home in Texas after having been
here for five months. The northern
Minnesota winter has not agreed very
we'll with Mr.. Hoppe, who was not here
a sufficiently long time to become ac-
climated. He has lived in Texas the
greater part of his life.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Curriers' Are Idle.

Virginia curriers' who have been idle
for several days on account of the
fact that mild weather has softened
the ice sheets at the rink and rendered
them unfit for play expect to resume
this evening. The Duluth Curling club
called off all its events last week be-
cause the ice was not in condition and
among others that of the Merriam
trophy for which the Shaver rink of
this city was entered among the con-
testants.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Patrons of City Gas Like Service

fatfOnS OF lily GaS Like Service.
Families using city gas for cook
ing and heating purposes are we'll
satisfied with the service and it has
become so popular that the stoves can
not be installed fast enough. One hun
dred and twenty-seven homes have
been connected up and are now draw
ing on the city's supply. Nearly four
hundred families are awaiting the in
stallation Of the paraphernalia. In
the last few days three car loads Of
gas ranges, heaters, and radiators
have been received by the gas depart
ment. 1t has on hand $4,000 worth
of stock and is distributing stoves
every day. Since it was turned on last
month, the service has been faultless.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Get a War Man.

Another lot of war maps has just
been received by the Enterprise and
old and new subscribers are welcome
to them by paying ST. in advance for
three months subscription to the Vir-
sinia Daily Enterprise. Those not reg
alar subscribers can buy the map at
a very low price. This map is really
Is distinct maps of the countries now
at war in Europe, shows the positions
of the contending armies, all the STRAIT
egical positions, cities, and villages in
the war zone.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Chickens Held in Bond.

John Krogdahl and H. F. Kendall
returned yesterday morning from
Winnipeg, where they have been at
tending the poultry show, which ends
tomorrow and where both had birds
entered among the prize winners. The
Canadian authorities have all the
American birds in the show held un-
der bond, according to international
regulations and their entry was sur
rounded with unusual restrictions ow-
ing to the rigid measures being
taken to prevent the introduction Of
the foot-and-mouth disease into Can
ada from this side of the line.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Summoned as Witnesses.

H. D. Cole, H. K. Greenwood and
r. P. Hickox, will be witnesses in a
suit for damages brought by woods
man against the Virginia & Rainy
Lake company. The woodsman al
leges he was beaten up by the con-
ductor of train between Cusson and
Ash lake and severely injured and a
Duluth attorney has taken his case.
The Messrs. Cole, Greenwood and
Hickox were passengers on the ca
bose at the time of the fight &C.
cured, returning from hunting trip.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Park Board Meeting Friday.

Park Board Meeting Friday.
p: The Virginia Park board at its reg
ular meeting next Friday evening will
outline plans for its spring and sum-
mer work. The matter of purchasing
nursery stock for the parks and boul-
evards will be among the other things
considered.
Annual Sale Draws Crowds,
The annual sale Of the Home Stores
company which started yesterday is
attracting large crowds daily. Special
prices on standard goods are made for
each day in the week which are such
good values that they should not be
overlooked.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
ROCKEFELLER FINDS
LINKS GOOD AT HOME

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The golf
links at Pocantico Hills are in such
good condition that John D. Rookie
Teller, who was to have started for
the south two weeks ago, has post
poned the trip indefinitely, it was an
aounced today. Mr.. Rockefeller is in
the best of health and goes over the
links several times daily. Mrs. Rock
efeller also is in improved health.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
At the Rex Theatre.

Today and tomorrow the Famous
Players presenting the worlds FORE
most star, Mary Pickford in a novel
and typical Characterization 1.-THE
Eagles Mate" The Mary Pichord of
today only poses for the famous play
ers. Four and five reel pictures. Be
sure and see her at the Rex Theatre.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Educate the Children.

The map ofthe European war zone
which the Enterprise is giving free
to subscribers is geographical edu-
cation for the children which should
be taken advantage Of by every par
ent. The daily reports from the news
papers can be followed accurately and
the positions of the various armies
located Immediately, which is of ab-
sorbing interest to every member of
the family.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26

Last Pre-Easter Meeting Of Guild.
The ladies of the church of Our
Lady of Lourdes will hold, its last pre-
easter melting in the guild hall at the
church Sunday afternoon. All men,
bers are requested to be present.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Attending Opticians Convention

Attending Opticians Convention.
Joseph Christopherson, proprietor
of the Red Cross Pharmacy on Mesaba
avenue, left last evening on the Can
adam Northern for Duluth, enroute
to Minneapolis, where he is today at
tending the convention of the State
Opticians. Several speakers of ma
tional repute in that line of work will
address the meetings of the conven-
ton. No other opticians from this
city are attending.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
School Board Meets Tomorrow

School Board Meets Tomorrow
A regular meeting of the board of
education will be held tomorrow even
ing at the Technical high school build
ing. Nothing but routine business has
as yet been scheduled to come before
the meeting.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
10Th u. s. INFANTRY ;
ORDERED TO PANAMA

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The Twen-
ty-ninth United States infantry has
been ordered to the Panama canal zone
and will sail for Colon about March
Is on the army transport Buford. The
designation of the Twenty-ninth in
fantry for service in the canal zone IN
ereasos tAe infantry ga11isen tAaR> e
1Aeee 1eg1nsu1s, q . tn 1stgalA
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26

Remodeling Front of Svea Building.
A storm shed has been erected in
front of the Svea hotel saloon prepare
tory to having the front of the build
ing remodeled. A new tile floor will
be laid and the building generally will
be improved. Work will start today
or tomorrow.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26

always an event of importance on the
Ranges, will this year be held at the
rink Of the Virginia Curling club on
Easter Monday. evening: Trainmen
from all sections of the Range will
participate. Meehan's orchestra will
furnish the music.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
]. H. McNiven in Town.

]. II. McNiven of Chisholm, was a
Virginia visitor on business this morn
ing. He reports that Mayor Joseph
Austin left this morning for St. Paul
to attend the hearing on the county
division bill tonight and that on the
western end of the Range the opinion
that the bill will pass is becoming
stronger.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Compliments Enterprise.

E. A. Murray of Huron, S. D., faith
er of Alderman E. F. Murray of thi:
city, recently became a reader of the
Virginia Daily Enterprise and pays
the paper this compliment: Il con.
graduate Virginia on having so pro-
gressive and up to date news
paper"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26

Salesman for Laugier Piano Company
Charles Miller, formerly employed
as messenger boy for the Western
Union Telegraph company has &C.
copied a position as salesman for the
L.ueier Piano company on Chestnut
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Candy Sale for Belgian Babies,

Candy Sale for Belgian Babies.
A candy sale, the proceeds Of which
will be devoted to swelling the fund
for the relief of Belgian babies, will be
held Saturday. Where the sale will be
held had not been definitely decided
this morning, but the place will be
announced later. There will be of.
fered for sale some exceptionally fine
things in home made candy.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Masons to Initiate Class.

Virginia Lodge No. 264 A. F. &
A. NJ. will initiate a class in the Mas
ter Mason's degree at a regular meet
ing to be held Saturday evening Of
this week at Masonic hall. Following
the limitations there will be ban
quet. Visiting Masons are expected
from all the Range towns having
Masonic lodges and from Duluth.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26

Sleighride Party Tomorrow Night.
Miss Ruth Keller, will entertain a
number of friends, mostly members of
the high school, at sleighride party
tomorrow evening at o'clock. The
party will go to Eveleth and on its
return may dance at the Whiting hall.
Forty were invited.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Entertained at Bridge.

Dr.. and Mrs. Ned H. Buckley of Eve
leth and Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Mc1nnis of
Virginia entertained party of friends
at bridge last evening. The party
played several games at Eveleth at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. Buckley and
several at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
McInnis in Virginia and all attending
had a very enjoyable evening.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Trying to Get School for Rehearsal

Trying to Get School for Rehearsals.
0. r. Olson, director of the Vir-
ginia concert orchestra, has taken
up the matter of using the Roosevelt
school auditorium for orchestra re-
hearsals with members of the boards
Of education and Superintendent P.
P. Colgrove, and it is probable that
the matter will be before the next
board meeting.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
1gich Funeral Largely Attended.

1gich Funeral Largely Attended.
The remains of Michael Igich who
died Thursday, were buried Sunday af-
ternoon in the Greenwood cemetery.
The procession began at the residence
on Ash street and went from thence
to the church of Our Lady of Lourdes.
1t was attended by the Austrian So
ciety members to the number of 300,
lead by the society band.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
PAYDAY at Mines.

Today is payday at the Lincoln and
Franklin mines. About $4,000 is
being paid to the employees of these
mines. The Lincoln is working a big
force Of men and is operating as heav-
lily during this winter as any under
ground on the Range Of its size.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26

- Presbyterian Missionary Society.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the Cleveland avenue Presbyterian
church will meet tomorrow Afternoon
at the home of MIR. and Mrs. Dan
Pterkin SIS Fifth street. This is the
annual meeting of the society and Of
ficers for the ensuing year will be
elected. 1t will begin at 2:30 o'clock.
A large attendance is expected.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Miss Burns on Sick List.

MISS Burns on Sick List.
Miss Molly Burns, visiting nurse
and in charge of the relief work Of
the Associated Charities, is indisposed
and has been confined to her.home for
a week or more. Miss Burns many
friends will regret to learn of her ILL.,
ness, and hope to learn soon that she
is recovered.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26

Louis Meehan Back from Texas.
Not being of age and because his
parents would not give their consent
Louis Meehan was not taken into the
Twenty Third Infantry band in Texas
and has returned to this city. He will
take his former position as trap
drummer for the Meehan orchestra.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Visiting II. w. REYNOLDS

Visiting r. w. Reynolds.
= Oscar Mitchell of Duluth, president
Of the Mesaba Railway company is
in the city visiting R. w. Reynolds
superintendent of the railroad, who is
convalescing from a several weeks
illness of pneumonia.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Running Lines for Road.

Running Lines for Road.
Douglas Mckay, John Fredin and
VIII. fischer, of the county engineers
staff, were among yesterdays guests
in the city. They are running lines
for new county road in the country
o the north Of Virginia.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26

Superintendent Reynolds Convalescent
Superintendent Reynolds of the Me-
saba Electric Railway is convalescing
nicely from an attack of pneumonia.
It will be some time before he will
be able to resume his business duties.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Get-to-Gether For Teachers

Get-to-Gether For Teachers.
Teachers of the city schools will
have get-to-gether party at the
Roosevelt school this evening. An ex-
cellent program of reading and music
will be given and a social evening
spent. Refreshments will be served
Miss Lille, supervisor of music, is
chairman of the entertainment com.
mittee.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Conduct Eveleth Mission.

Rev. James Mattson has been as
signed to the mission work of the
Swedish Mission church at Eveleth
Mr.. Mattson conducted his first ser
vice at Eveleth last Sunday and will
hold services there at regular inter-
walls hereafter.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
To Visit Auto Show

10 V1SIt AuIO SHOW.
Gust Koski and family left yester-
day for Duluth to spend the week
visiting the auto show. Mr.. Koski is
local agent for the Maxwell auto
mobile and win make his headquarters
at the St. Louis hotel.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Gave Birthday PARTY.

U4Ve blrtnday Fafty.
Miss Stella Jarvis was given a
party Saturday at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Bertha Oslund of BIG Ash
street, the occasion being her 18th
birthday. A very enjoyable time was
had by the many friends Of Miss JAR
Wis who were present.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Returns After Weeks Visit.

Returns After Weeks Visit.
Mrs. L. G. Doyle. of Duluth, FORM
erly of this city, left today for her
home after visiting with friends for
a week. Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle at one
time resided here and he was en-
ployed by the Rainy Lake branch Of
the Canadian Northern.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
PERSONALS

James Murkley is attending the auto
show at Duluth.
j. H. Perrigrine was visitor at
Duluth yesterday.
Game Warden George Wood was in
the city on business today.
C. Hard of Kelly Lake, transacted
business here yesterday.
Chazps Julius of Aurora, transact
ed business in Virginia yesterday.
Charles Sandberg of Aurora, was
among the visitors at the Holland
hotel yesterday.
Frank Webb of the Republic Iron
& Steel company, was guest at the
New Fay hotel last night.
William Rooney returned today
from a business trip of several days
at the head of the lakes.
The Misses Lille Swan and Elma
Holberg visited with friends in Du-
luth and Superior yesterday.
wis. AAAIcu OIaAA dIlU NIo. AIu1c"
NOLAN visited at the Jalmer Stroll
berg home in Aurora yesterday.
Miss Katherine Lydon was passen-
ger to Duluth last evening and will
visit with friends for a few days.
NJ. H. Mcmahon attended a regular
meeting of the Keewatin council last
night in his capacity as village at
torney.
J. P. Agnew Of Duluth, was one of
the we'll known head of the lakes min
ing men, at the New Fay hotel yes
terday.
Mrs. w. H. Fliehr was a passenger
at noon for Duluth where she will
meet Mr.. Fliehr and attend the Twin
Ports Auto show.
Fred Myers of Biwabik was in the
city today on his way from Duluth
where he has been transacting bust
ness, to his home.
Arthur Morrell was down from the
Nett Lake agency, where he is en-
ployed as private secretary to Agent
Lee, the first of the week.
Miss Mary Sanderson left last even
ing for her home at Duluth after a
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Nelson, 122 Maple street.
J. H. McKinnon, general agent for
the Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific rail
road was in the city today on regu-
lar tour Of inspection of the line.
Mrs. o. X. Simmons of Red Wing,
left last evening for her home after
a visit of three weeks at the home
of her brother, H. J. Reinertson.
Mrs. j. Bulge Of Superior, returned
to her home last evening after having
been a visitor at the home Of her |
daughter, Mrs. J. w. Gibson, 222 |
Larch street.
Mrs. J. N. Case Of Ashland, Wis.,,
and children left at noon for her home
after visiting for several weeks as the |
guest Of her sister Mrs. w. E. Swain, |
614 South Central avenue.
William Lawrence of the Lawrence
McCann Contracting company of Eve
[eth, was business visitor here today.
Miss Emma jacobson of Pike, re-
turned this afternoon to her home at
ter a visit Of several days with her
sister, Hilda, who attends high school
1ere.
John Rowan left yesterday for Du
nth where he attends the Duluth Gen.
raj Business college, after spending
he week end it the home Of his par
,nts in this city.
Mr.. Butler, manager for Swift &
Company Of Duluth and Mr.. Denni
M. >1te< tsE M eean1eAQs,ae Il
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Gave Lecture on tuberculosis.

Gave Lecture on tuberculosis.
Nathaniel Quickstad, instructor Of
chemistry at the high school, gave a
fine lecture this morning on tuber-
culosis and it's prevention. The lee
ture was illustrated with slides from
the extension department of the uni
versity Of Minnesota.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Moose to Have Big. NiRht.

oS 80 31ovV Org 3~18NCs
Chisholm lodge Loyal Order Of
Moose will have big night Tuesday,
March 2, when they will initiate a
large class into membership. The
Virginia and Hibbing lodges will assist
them and Chisholm will be headquart-
ers for all Moose from this section of
the state on the night of March 2.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Buhl Editor in Town.

Bull Editor in Town.
A. C. Doyle, publisher Of the Bull
Miner, was Virginia visitor this
morning. Mr.. Doyle reports that bust
ness is fine in Bull and says the pros
poets for busy sumpaer in his town
are excellent.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26

Miss Mcfarland III Today.
Miss Lorena Mcfarland, instructor
Of Senior English in the local high
school is ill today and was unable to
assume her duties this morning. She
has lagrippe.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Moose Lake Farmers Visitors

A. P. Reid and N. R. Mcfarland,
farmers from the Moose Lake country
near Cusson, were Virginia visitors
Saturday. Both have hunting lodges
on Moose lake, that are favorite re-
sorts for Virginia sportsmen and are
developing fine farms in that section
of the state.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
School Board Meets.

The regular postponed meeting Of
the school board will be held in the
Office of Clerk. Lizer this evening.
Nothing but the usual business is on
the docket.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Homesteader Killed Lynx.

HOmesteader Killed Lynx.
A homesteader from the country
about Kinney was in the city yester-
day with two fine lynx pelts he offered
for sale. He recently shot the animals
near his home and they are the first
reported taken in this section during
the present winter.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
Opened Real Estate Office.

Opened Real Estate Office.
R. R. Rossom has opened a real
estate Office on the Fifth floor Of the
First National bank building. Mr.
Rosom is son of F. B. Rosom, one of
Virginia's old residents land start in
business with a large acquaintance
and the best wishes of many Virginia
friends for success.