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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26
DIGEST Of WORLDS
IMPORTANT NEWS
EPiTOME OF THE BIG HAPPEN.
tNGS OF THE WEEK.
TO Be Read At A GLANCE
items, Both Foreign and Domestic,
That Have Interest for Busy Read.
ers, Arranged and Classified
for Their Convenience.
EurODear, War. News

American steamship Evelyn, Will q
cargo of cotton for Bremen, struck a
mine off Borkum island in the North
sea. Vessel sank. Captain and crew
of q saved Not learned what nation
placed mine. Other ships sunk in the
war zone within "a hours were: Down
shire, Irish coasting steamer, sunk by
submarine, crew saved; British trans
port 60, with troops; British steamer
%, accompanying transport; mine
searcher of allies. hit by mine near
Newport
Another air raid was made on Eng
land by German aviator. Bombs
dropped on Braintree, Colchester, SO
miles from London. No lives lost.
Small damage to property. Flyer
escaped.
Turkish forts on both sides Of Oar
danelles subjected to constant bonn
barment lasting two days, in which
the united British and French Medi-
Gerranean fleets were assisted by a
large squadron of seaplanes and aero
planes. Forts on European side ST.
fenced. Only one of the forts on the
Asiatic side still firing.
Increasing signs that Germany Is
bending every effort &c make good her
threat to blockade the British Islands
are found in the sudden activity OF
Zeppelin airships in the North sea,
Involving the loss of two such vessels,
together with reports that they are
continuing the patrol.
The cargo Of the American steam
er Wilhelmina will be held by the
British government pending a deci-
sion of the prize court
British merchant vessels will con-
tinue to use the American flag, or any
other flag, whenever they think 1t
necessary to do SO to escape destruc-
tion by the Germans. If this results
In destruction of an American vessel
by a German submarine, the U. 5.
must look to Germany-not tc Eng
iand-for redress This announce
ment was made by Sir Edward Grey,
foreign secretary. at London. Britain
also intends to declare all foodstuf1s
for Germany contraband.
The German army, which drove the
Russians out of East Prussia, has &C.
cupied the Russian towns Of Taurog-
gen on the East Prussian frontier.
Germans halted by arrival Of Russian
re-enforcements.
II Is reported in London that the
Germans have built 120 big mine-lay-
ing submarines during the last six
months, each with carrying capac-
ity Of more than one hundred mines.
It has been confirmed at Copen-
hagen that a Zeppelin airship was
destroyed on Fanoe island by an ex-
plosion. Crew consisting of two Of
ficers and fourteen men were saved.
French war Office announces at
Paris: Our aviators have lombard
ed the railway station of Freiburg i'm
Breisgau." This German capital is in
Baden. ten miles from the Rhine.
Text of British governments reply
TO the American protest against Brit
fish interference with the American
commerce made public at Washington
Britain refuses all claims made by
United States. Prize court will hear
all protests. Civil war cases cited in
reply to Sir Edward Grey. Refuse
to accept responsibility for situation
Of American commercial and indus
trial interests.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26
ENGLISH Artist Passes.

London, Feb. 23.--Sir William Eden
artist and land owner, died here. His
eldest son was killed at Ypres in No
vem3er and the heir to the baronacy
is at present interned in Germany.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26
Sporting

Jack Johnson Is on Mexican soil.
He is expected at Juarez. where he
will meet Jess Willard in their fight
for the heavyweight championship
of the world on March 6.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26
Domestic

Ralph W. Benson, dealer in railroad
supplies, sued for s25. 900 at New York
by Miss Pearl linn for alleged breach
Of promise. He is married.
Fire swept through several blocks of
the business district of East st. Louis.
Ill. Damage was estimated at several
thousand dollars
When witnesso are brought TO
Milwaukee. Wis. to testify before the
federal grand jury in connection
with the charges against Rev. James
M. Darnell of violating the Mann act,
evidence may develop that will in.
volye the arrest OF other persons.
The new torpedo-boat destroyers
Benham and 9alch were given their
final speed -ests off Pensacola. Fla
They are said to have maintained av.
erages of 291s knots an hour for four
hours. fulfilling contract require.
ments.
The bill which proposes to penalize
Kansas women who used paint and
powder or wore earrings or false hair
was killed by the committee on
hygiene in the house of representa-.
tives of the Kansas legislature.
The 20 proposed Stotsenburg con.
stitutional amendments came up in the
Indiana senate. Body favored amend.
ment which would make it impossible
for women to vote in Indiara, 20 to
Is. Proposal would limit this elective
franchise to male citizens onlL.
Twins. boy and girl, weighing
seven pounds each. twilight sleeu
babies" were born at the German
hospital in New York The mother
did not know that the babies had been
born.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26
FOREIGN

Critical situation brought about by
the German naval demonstration has
greatly impressed governmental cir
cles n Holland. No real uneasiness
Is felt as to Hollands position. but
every precaution has been taken by all
branches of the defensive forces in
view Of possible eventualities.
About one hundred Americans are
marconed in Paris and unable tc cross
the English channel because Of the
cancellation Of sailings due to the
German submarine blockade.
Violent demonstration by thousands
of Italians against Germany and Aus.
tria marked opening of parliament at
Rome. Mob sought to force deputies
to take action towards Intervention
in war. Troops dispersed rioters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26

Mob stormed Jail at Pleasant Hill,
Mo-. and lynched W. F. Williams.
When officers accosted Williams he
opened fire. Ryan and Policeman
Poindexter killed.
Building and plant of Register and
Leader, morning, and Tribune, after
noon newspaper were destroyed by
fire at Des Moines, Ia. Loss exceeds
100000.
Shad Fenniell, negro charged by
police with five murders, killed at
Dallas. Tex. and Charles Cunning. de-
tective, wounded in revolver battle
between negro and detectives.
An order for 800 large arnored
motor trucks costing about one mil
lion five hundred thousand dollars
was placed by the Russian govern
ment with a Harrisburg (Pa.) con-
Germ.
Secretary of State Hugo signed the
joint resolution of the senate and as
sembly submitting to the voters of
New York next fall the question Of
woman suffrage.
Agents of the big steamship lines
sailing from New York say they see
nothing in the proclamation of Ger
man sea zone to cause any change in
plans for transportation of either pas
senger or freight liners. Carried more
passengers and freight than they have
in single day in months, 1t was
said.
Iowa house passed the senate bill
repeating the mulct law by vote of
70 to 20. This makes Iowa statutory
dry January /, 1916.
Two f1remen, Albert Holmes and
Albert Shanks, were killed and five
others were injured in fighting fire
that destroyed the Odd Fellows build
ing at DanvilIe, H.
Seven men were killed and nine
others seriously burned in a gas ex-
plosion in the Prospect colliery of the
Lehigh Valley Coal company at
Wilkesbarre, Pa
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26
Personal

Judge William Kavanaugh. aged
forty-nine. of Little Rock. Ark. presi
dent of the Southern League. died sud
denly of apoplexy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26

Shad Fenniell, negro charged by
police with five murders, killed at
Dallas. Tex. and Charles Cunning. de-
tective, wounded in revolver battle
between negro and detectives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26

Seven men were killed and nine
others seriously burned in a gas ex-
plosion in the Prospect colliery of the
Lehigh Valley Coal company at
Wilkesbarre, Pa.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26

The German army, which drove the
Russians out of East Prussia, has &C.
cupied the Russian towns of Taurog-
gen on the East Prussian frontier.
Germans halted by arrival Of Russian
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26

Mob stormed Jail at Pleasant Hill.
Mo-. and lynched W. F. Williams.
When officers accosted Williams he
opened fire. Ryan and Policeman
Poindexter killed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-02-26

Ralph w. Benson, dealer in railroad
supplies, sued for $4,000 at New York
by Miss Pearl linn for alleged breach
of promise. He is married.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05
City Council Meet.

The City Council held their regular
monthly meeting last Tuesday even
ing. After passing on the bills for the
month, which proved to be much
lighter than the usual monthly ex-
pense, the Council took up number
of other matters for consideration.
Mr.. F. L. Ruthledge petitioned the
Council to have the water and lights,
which have been cut off from the
house in which he is living furnished
to him again. On account of some
misunderstanding between Mr.. Ruth
ledge, the renter, the water and light
rent had not been paid and in accord
ance with the present City ordinance
they had been cut off from said resi-
dence. Mr. Ruthledge not agreeing to
pay all back water and light tax the
Council took no action in the matter,
and the present ordinance will be COM
piled with.
The City Attorney was instructed to
draft a new ordinance regulating
slaughtering grounds within Parowan
City.
The present ordinance prohibiting
any such places being located in the
city, and it is the desire of the Council
to draft an ordinance which will permit
the location of slaughtering grounds
within the city limits.
The mayor was instructed to SET
apart, in the near future, a clean ur
day, and gravel day for Parowan
Citizens will be permitted on gravel
day to haul the gravel to the streets ir
front of their own premises, and make
improvements wherever necessary.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05
LUND.

J. David Leigh made q flying trip
to Milford last week.
The autos are making regular trips
now the roads are getting in fine con-
dition.
Mrs. Roylance and Miss Catherine
Croydon will leave for Salt Lake City
this week.
Miss Ivy Macfarlane spent week
visiting with her sister Ruth at the
Carter Hotel.
Mrs. Carter has been i'll for about
three weeks, but is again able to at
tend to her work.
Mr.. Hans Root has returned from
California where he has spent severa
weeks in the fowery state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rockoff attended tn
funeral of their grandmother, Mrs
Eliker, last week in Cedar.
Sheep shearing will start about tn
goth Of April. They will run a large
force of men than ever before.
The farmers are looking forwar
for good crop this summer as W
have got plenty Of moisture.
|
Mr.. e. l.. Carter and Archie Gal
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

have been hauling the U. s. mail for
three weeks while the roads were a
lake Of water.
Mrs. Kruise has been sick for sever
al weeks. She is under the doctors
care in Milford, and last report shs
was improving.
Lund has lost one of it's enterpris-
ing young men, Mr.. Herbert Fife, who
is making his homo in Cedar City. He
was married last week to Miss Sarah
Uric.
Mr.. Sidney Shopp and Haken Ross
of Joseph City, Utah, were here visi-
ting their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. L. Carter last week. They
were on their way home from Arizo-
ma.
Mr.. Frank Roylance, our leading
clerk for Mr.. H. ]. Doolittle, has a
better job in Salt Lake City and VIII
leave shortly.s We are sorry to see
them leave, as they are amoung some
Of our most enterprising people Of the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Carter enter
tanned large number of friends at
their home last Monday evening. A
most enjoyable evening was spent in
singing and music. At IL o'clock a
Dutch lunch was served. The refresh
ments were the best the boys could
get, the tables were beautifully ar.
ranged, and all went home feeling
that the evening was well spent. Mrs
Carter's doors are ever ready to wei
come those who want entertainment
and refreshments at her home.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

ing the last two months in California,
visiting with his daughters, and taking
in the big Panama American Expo
sition, returned home last Monday.
He is very enthusiastic over the big
fair, and says it is impossible for a
person to attempt to describe it, or
for any one to imagine such gigantic
display. A person does not know what
they are missing, or undoubtedly many
people who do not think Of going
would be numbered among the hun
dreds of thousands who are now
thronging the beautiful capital Of the
Golden State.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05
The Court of Last Resort.

Around the stove Of the cross roads
grocery is the real court Of last resort,
for it finally over-rules all others.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been brought before this court in al
most every cross roads grocery in
this country, and has always received
favorable verdict. 1t IL in the
country where man expects to receive
full value for his money that this
remedy is most appreciated. Obtain
able everywhere.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05
The Character Ball.

The M. /. A. character ball was big
success. Many very fine characters
were represented. The house was
crowded with spectators, and very
pleasant evening was spent by all.
j. L. Lowder and Mrs. M. A. Orion,
as George and Martha Washington,
took the prize as the best represented
couple. John Adams, in the role OF
Carry Nation (not forgetting the fam
Gus hatchet) succeeded in taking the
prize for the best single gentleman
character, and Miss Beatrice Dalton, in
the picturesque COSTUME Of Little Boo
Peep took the prize for the single
lady character. Harold Dalton and
Bessie Matheson who represented
Turks, were given tickets to "The
Tramp and the Girl" performance by
the manager Of that company.
The awarding committee also made
special mention of the characters OF
Miles Standish, and Priscilla, repre-
sented by Lindsay Burton and JOS
ephine WINNER and also of Uncle Sam
and Utah, represented by Twenty Or
ton and Miss Della Adams.
All the characters were good, ant
the committee were well pleased will
the ball and desire to thank all wh'
helped make it success.
The judges were Miss Kate Taylor
Mr.. Albert Anderson, and Mr.. Thoma
of the Tramp and the Girl" company
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05
The Iron Co. Electric Light Company

The above named company passed
on their articles Of Incorporation
gotten up by Mr.. Yates of Salt Lake
assisted by James Ollerton, of Paro-
wan, at meeting held here last Tues
day, March End.
Mr. Yates has been doing the sur
veying of the proposed plant and
water course, and active work will un-
doubtedly begin within short time.
The construction will be pushed just
as rapidly as possible, as the need OF
this power to be furnished by this
plant grows greater every day. One
of the good things connected with the
building of this plant will be the en-
ployment it will furnish the people Of
our town, and the money which viii
be thrown into circulation.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05
DISTRICT NEWS.
SUMMIT.
Ethel Daley Called.

Summit, Utah, Mar. 4.-This morn
ing at o'clock Mrs. Ethel Daley
passed away after long siege of ill
ness. She was brought here by her
husband some few weeks ago to re-
ceive medical treatment from DR.. Jas.
Green Of Parowan, who did all in his
power to prolong her life. Her moth
er, one sister, one brother and an aunt
came over from Minersville to be with
her and were at her bedside when the
final summons came.
She is the mother of six children,
five of whom preceded her to the great
beyond. One little boy alone remains
with the father, who is heart-broken.
Our sympathy goes out to the be-
reaved in their hour Of trial. Inter
ment will be made here at Summit.
Some blowing is being done, but the
ground in most places is still pretty
wet.
Mildred and Angus Riggs are proud
of their new baby boy, which came
ON February 18th.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05
NADIA.

NADIA, March 8, 1915.
J. B. Lash returned to Santa Mont
ca Wednesday, on business.
Fred Ahlefeld returned from Mil
ford where he has been the past
month.
o. M. Norris stopped off at NADIA on
his return from Cedar City and at
tended the party at Lindeman's.
A land locator is minus few hun
dred dollars due to the Farmers Or
ganization here for the good of the
valley.
j. B. Lash hauled Mr.. Lindeman's
piano from Lund and reports the
road in very bad condition. Several
teams have had serious trouble near
Hot Springs.
Weather report: Feb. 1915. Total
precipitation 292 inches. Greatese in
"a hours Ito. Total snow fall $40
inches. Days clear 20, partly cloudy
4, cloudy 4.
L. A. CULMsEE, Observer.
Mrs. H. Lindeman, and children
Lillian, June and Lee, arrived from
California Saturday evening and Mr.
H. is now the happiest man in the val
ley. A crowd Of the immediate neigh
bors spent social evening at the Lin
deman home Monday to extend a cor
dial welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Murphy moves
from Milford to NADIA last Tuesday
and are now nicely settled in Mrs. E
Clein's house until their own is built
Miss Marie Reddick accompanie
them for an extended stay. A heart
welcome is extended to them fror
each and every one.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

Last Friday night at the hall So
cial party was held in honor of our
missionary brethren, Elders William
Adams and John Stevens, and most
enjoyable time was had.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05
Books Added to the Library.

By Mrs. M. A. Orion: "The Triumph
of Mrs. st. George"
By Miss Luella Adams: 1.-THE
Squaw Man,"-Royle.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

Miss Vida Myers who has spent the
last six months in Enterprise and
Newcastle is home again on short
visit. It is her intention to leave for
Salt Lake City in a few days.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

Parowan people in common with a
great majority Of Utah citizens are
greatly pleased at the vote in the
House of Representatives on the pro-
hibition bill. The future looks bright
for a better and greater Utah.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

AT present there is considerable ILL
ness among the small children, but all
are improving now.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

:% 800 $ :S= $s:s=
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

Heber Benson Home.
Heber Benson who has been spend
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

Miss Vida Myers who has spent the
last six months in Enterprise and
Newcastle is home again on short
visit. It is her intention to leave for
Salt Lake City in few days.
Parowan people in common with a
great majority of Utah citizens are
greatly pleased at the vote in the
House of Representatives on the pro-
hibition bill. The future looks bright
for better and greater Utah.
The Busy Bee Club met this week
at the home of Miss Beatrice Dalton,
where they were pleasantly entertain
ed. The main diversion of the evening
was fancy work, which was intersper-
sed with music and dainty served
luncheon. Club members report a
very pleasant time.
James Ollerton is home again after
three weeks visit with his daughter,
Lola, in Tempe, Arizona, a trip thru
California including visits to Los An
geles, San Francisco ond other promi-
nent cities there, and several weeks
spent in Provo, Utah, where most Of
his family are residing for the winter
He is looking well, and has enjoyed
himself greatly during his absence.
A large audience greeted the play
ers in 1.-THE Rose of Ettrick Vale" las
Monday evening and the play gav'
good satisfaction. The older people
had seen the play before. but it wa
new to many of the younger genera
ton, and they followed the movement
and adventures of "The Rose" and he
friends in their conflicts with robbie
bands with great interest.
On Monday last Marion Burton ant
Tiny Ward, whose birthdays occur oil
March / and 2, respectively, enter
tanned number of their friends witt
combined birthday party at tn
home of the former. The party laste
from s p. m. until p. m. and wa
greatly enjoyed by the guests. Music
games, ETC., were engaged in. TIL
!. party broke up in time to attend tn
theatre in the evening.
The G. A. Club will entertain tn
: children Of the town between the age
of 8 and 10 years, on Saturday ever
ing March 9th, with dancing part.
The dance will last from z p. m. unit
: 10:30 p. m. The price Of admissio
d will be 25 cents each, which will il
n clude luncheon. The proceeds of Il
e party will be used for the purchase I
) children's books for the library. III
j. G. A. Club are doing very commen
able work in charging the list
r books at the library, and no doubt tn
ID party will be we'll patronized by Il
l. children, as it was at their own r
e. quest that the party is being given.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

o. M. Norris stopped off at NADIA on
his return from Cedar City and at
tended the party at Lindeman's.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

Fred Ahlefeld returned from Mil
ford where he has been the pas
month.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

A land locator is minus few hun
dred dollars due to the Farmers Or
ganization here for the good of thu
valley.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

NADIA, March 3, 1910.
j. B. Lash returned to Santa Moni
ca Wednesday, on business.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-03-05

have been hauling the U. s. mail fol
three weeks while the roads were
lake of water.