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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-16

The MarcOni wireless station at Ketchikan has been re-opened for business in charge of the government, after having been closed for week. Lieut.. Clark of Bremerton arrived there recently and swore the operators into the service of the government for four years.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-16

Mir. Folsom and son Wilbur, farm CTS from Washington, will take up a homestead in the vincinity of Mata- nuska valley. They brought 10 head of milch cows and five work horses prepared to tackle an Alaska home stead in the proper manner.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-16

next practice, the date of which has not been announced.
 Mrs. Cotter accompanied the "ad- miral" and was an interested specta- tor at the maneuvers.
 It has not been learned definitely but it is presumed that gasoline, or something, will be used in the engine at the next reheasal, and that the cruise will not be limited to the con fines of the area between the two trest!rs and dock.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-16
FILED FOR R[CCRD

s. H. Dunlap and w. K. Taylor quartz claims on Bear creek, which empties into Turnagain arm, about four miles from the town of Hope.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-16

Watch our ads at the Movie" house. Brown < Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-16
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS

Bert Anderson arrived last night from Mile 23 where he has spent the past two weeks.
 --t.-
 C. A. Firing arrived on the Admir- al Watson from Anchorage Frank NickersOn, Sr., did not leave for Seattle on the Northwestern as stated yesterday. Frank Nickerson, Jr., left for Latouche.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
ARE HELD
ON SERIOUS CHARGES

on Tuesday last Harry Zorbas and
George Mcqueen were given pre-
liminary hearing before Justice Col
lins and the two men were held to
stand trial in the district court under
$1,000 bail Neither have yet furnish
ed the required amount and are con-
sequently confined in the county jail.
On Friday A Alexander was ar
rested by Undersheriff Van Newman
near Bulwhack on charge of steal
ing a sheep belonging to Lewis and
Tucker Alexander will be given a
hearing early in the week and in the
meantime he is incarcerated in the
county Jail in default of $500 bail
which was fixed upon his arraignment
In the Justices court.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
SERBIANS OF DISTRICT WILL
DISPLAY THEIR LOYALTY

Just to show their loyalty to the
stars and stripes and as an evidence
of their willingness to lay down their
lives for their adopted country, If oe-
fasion demands 1t. the Serbians of
this district will turn out in force
today at McGill and Ely The train
from the mines in the morning will
carry extra coaches which will convey
large number of men to McGill.
where the parade will take place at
about 10 a. IN. c. V. jenkins, bus
iness manager OF the Nevada Con
solidated Copper company will de-
liver the address at the smelter city.
the loyal and patriotic Serbians to
East Ely. from where they will
march to Bio hall
Music for the occasion will be fur
nished by the Union band and at
Bijo hall Mayor Witcher will deliver
the address OF welcome. There will
dlSO Df SpttEltS ny a nuilUsT DI otf-
bians. chief among which perhaps
will be Steve Match. who is in charge
of the committee on arrangements
Mr. Match is an able man and leaves
no room for doubt as to his loyalty
and devotion to the stars and stripes
Speaking for his countrymen. Mr..
Match saws that many have come
10 this country in order to escape
the tyranny and oppression which
has been endured for years in their
native country. and they fully appre-
ciate the privileges and advantages
in which they have shared in this
free country and under the protec-
tion of that great flag which stands
for freedom of all mankind. and
which they now stand ready to de
fend against the whole world no
matter what the cost may be.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
BRlCk BUILDING TO BE
ERECTED ON AILTMaN STREET

According to present plans, il is
said there will Immediately be erect
ed large two-story brick building
on the site of the old Fair hotel on
Auitman street In Ely Details have
not been given out by the owners OF
'ne property but 1t is generally un-
uefstood that the building proposed
10 be erected will be one OF the
largest and best in the district The
hrst floor will be occupied by the
uoiden Rule store. The second
i'oor viii be devoted to Offices and
rooms which are so much in demand
at this time.
me Ely theater is being pushed
" completion as rapidly as possible
ana VIII soon open as one OF the
most up to date show houses in the
country.
work is likewise progressing on
he Campbell block and soon three
me new modern buildings will be
opened for business on the busy tho
'oughfare of the thriving city of Ely.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
Visits I. q. o. =. Lodges

Among the distinguished visitors
in the district during the week was
S. r. Kelso of Hawthorne, who paid
his official visit here as grand master
OF the |. o. o. +. of Nevada. On
Monday night the initiatory degree
was conferred by Cherry Greek Lodge
No. 32 in Ely, after which Grand
Master Kelso addressed the members
and an informal reception was held.
On Tuesday ceremonies of a similar
nature took place under the auspices
of Steptoe Lodge No, 40 of McGill.
at which the grand master was ac-
companied by two grand masters OF
the state. Sheriff David Mclean OF
Ely and Franklin G. Cutting of Nc
Gill.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
Great Plans for Celebration
Decoration Day in Making
City and County officials Joint Session Plan for Elaborate
Parade and Ceremonies Memorial Day Every District
Countyls Invited Participate. Societies and Lodges
Will Be Represented Officers Are Named.

4 committee, composed OF county
and city officials including the MEM
bers of the board of county commits
sioners, mayor and city council, is
making elaborate preparations for
the observance of Memorial Day III
Ely. in which patriotic citizens from
all sections of the county are cordial
ly invited to join, in order that the
ceremonies may be made the most
impressive ever witnessed in the dis
trict.
A meeting was held in the city hall
Thursday evening at which Mayor
A B. Witcher presided and Col Jas.
\. Donovan officiated as secretary
At this meeting Col. Jas. S. Bennett
of the governor staff was duly Sc
lected as marshal of the day with
full power to make arrangements for
all necessary details in order that
the parade and ceremonies may be
such as to make the event a memoir
able one.
1t is the desire of the committee
that the public in general understand
that this celebration is by no means
a local affair, but all are cordially
invited TO cooperate. There is, of
course, no more inspiring sight than
10 see the school children on parade
and the school officials are urgently
requested TO take an active part. The
parents of the children are likewise
urged to have all the little folks In
line and provided with small flag
which will add much TO the patriotic
demonstration
All organizations are invited to at
tend in body and Col. Bennett viii
appreciate 1t If notice be given him
some days ahead as to the approx
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20

innate number OF men that will turn
cut with each society in order that
the proper arrangements may be
made for the line of march.
Matters OF finance are in the hands
of Commissioners r c North, ] II
Gallagher. and John Weber, and TO
meet the necessary expenditures, so
eieties as we'll as individuals are ask
ed to generously lend their aid.
1t is earnestly hoped that not only
tie school children of Ely. but of
Ruth McGin and other points, will
Join in the ceremonies.
The parade will take place at l
T. m and all societies are requested
TO report 10 Col Bennett promptly
at u ~ in order that there may be
no delay. Counsellor Chas. A. Walk
er has been selected as the orator of
the day and will deliver his oration
Immediately after the parade takes
place
The next meeting will be held Oh
Thursday night and all public spirit
ed citizens are cordially invited to
take part Full details as to the line
of march and the program in general
will be announced in the next issue
of the News.
The first order as issued by the
marshal OF the day is as follows.
Order No. l. Having been elect
ed marshal of the day by the Memo
rial Day committee. | hereby appoint
the following aides: Adjutant, Jas.
A. Donovan; commandant, second
division. W. s. Enslow aide de
camp J. A. Freeman.
These officers will be obeyed and
respected.
Lieut.. Col j 5. Bennett.
Marshal.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
MRS. G. f. MORRISON
MEETS SUDDEN END

On Thursday morning about II
o'clock, Mrs. Margaret Jane Morri-
son, wife of G. E. Morrison of Ely,
passed suddenly away at the Steptoe
hospital in East Ely. Mrs. Morrison
had not been in good health for some
time. but on Thursday morning was
about as usual and in good spirits,
when Mr. Morrison left at an early
hour to make a business trip to Nc
GIL Leaving Mrs. Morrison at
home Mr.. Morrison came down town
and was just about to leave In the
automobile when he was summoned
home, where he found his wife un-
conscious. Mrs. Morrison was i'm
mediately taken to the Steptoe hos
pital and all known to medical sci
ence was resorted to but she never
| regained consciousness.
4 Mrs Morrison was 2S wears of age
She was born near Chillicothe. Ohio.
and came TO this district about five
years ago. Four years ago she was
married to G. f. Morrison In Ely,
where she has since made her home.
She was possessed of most kindly
disposition and besides her grief
stricken husband she leaves a legion
of friends in this community to
mourn her nntimely death. She is
also survived by her father, one
brother and two sisters. all of whom
reside in Ohio.
Funeral services were held in st
bartholomew's church on Friday af-
ternoon, the Rev Jos. w. Gum, rec
tor of the church, officiating. The
body remained in the church during
the night in charge of a watch COM
posed of the Woman's Guild. Of
which Mrs. Morrison was member
Yesterday morning the remains were
shipped to Ohio, where they will be
inferred in the family plot
Mr. Morrison has the deepest sym
pathy of his unusually large circle
of friends in this district
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
GREAT VERDE EXTENSION
OFFICIALS VISIT PROPERTY
From Thursdays Daily Jerome
News)

From Thursdays Daily Jerome
News)
On business connected with the
commencement of operations at the
Great Verde Extension company's
property. w. Paul Geary. president
and o. s. Wakeling. managing direc-
tor. arrived in Jerome last night
Today they are at the claims with
Superintendent James w Hubbard
There has been no change in the
Great Verde Extension development
plans outlined in the News last week
II Is the opinion of Mr. Wakeling
who is the manager of the Arizona
Mine Supply company at Prescott,
that Arizona. and particularly the
Verde district, is on the verge of the
biggest mining boom in history. Il
can feel it coming" remarked Wake
ling last night. Jerome has had
boom for year, but nothing to what
II will have when one OF the fifteen
or twenty companies now developing
opens another mine The strike can
hardly fail to come in the course OF
the summer"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
GREAT FLAG TO BE
UNFURLED ON FLAG DAY

Flag Day. June 18th. will be fit
tingly celebrated in Ely and a reg
ulation army flag 19x10 feet will be
unfurled TO the breeze from staff
which will be erected at the crest
of the first hill at the western end
of Aultman street. An enthusiastic
meeting To arrange for the great
celebration was held in the city hall
last Sunday night. at which Mayor
Witeher was chosen as chairman and
Alfred Tamblyn as secretary. Col.
Jas. S. Bennett. Al Marsh. Anthony
Jurich and Alfred Tamblyn we're ap-
pointed as a finance committee to
raise the necessary funds. Al Marsh.
however, had taken a personal inter
est in this direction some days before
and reported s113 ON hand. The
estimate of the cost of a suitable
staff and the erection of it was furn-
ished by engineer John H Watson
and it is the intention to erect such
a staff as will remain for all times
OF peace as well as times of war.
Details have not yet been worked
ont but those in charge OF affairs
are the sort of men who accomplish
what they go after and their interest
in the matter is sufficient warrant
that Flag Day in 1917 will be an
event TO go down in the history of
White Pine county
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
NeGILL NEWS NOTES

Mrs. Jas. Atkinson and children
left Monday for a visit with friends
in Salt Lake.
Robert Burns left for Salt Lake
city Monday.
A. Bilang left for Toledo, Ohio,
last Tuesday, where he intends TO
make his permanent home.
G. Johnson has returned from
Salt Lake. having been called there
by the death of his mother.
On Tuesday night. Steptoe lodge,
No 40, 100. f., was visited by
Grand Master S. T Kelso who made
an address on the progress of the
lodge in this state. Past Grand Cut
ting of Nebraska and Past Grand
Mclean of Cherry Greek lodge were
visitors. After the meeting ban
quet was served at which f. s.
Hackinson acted as toastmaster
Mr.. Kelso left Thursday for Hamil-
ton. Next Tuesday night the cleo
tion of officers for Steptoe lodge
takes place.
Wednesday afternoon fire broke
out on the roof of the mill 1t was
caused by piece of sheet iron being
blown by the high wind on wires in
the mill, causing a short circuit. The
fire was put out by the prompt ef-
forts of employees in the mill
III. Richards and family have
moved to their ranch on Duck creek :.
j. Hause of uppertown has moved
into Ed
Joe Pistone left Friday for Reno
where he will take examination for
entrance into the aviation corps
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
Happenings In
Society Circles

Mrs. William Neil McGill gave
pleasure To a number of guests for
500 on Tuesday afternoon, when her
house guest. Mrs. Seible, was the in
spiration of the occasion, which In
cluded four tables of players. with
Mrs. Kent winning the first prize. a
beautiful lily. Mrs. BARLEY the con-
ISOLATION prize and Mrs. Richardson
drawing the free-for-all. Enjoying
the hospitality of the delightful host
ess were Mesdames Seible. Richard
son. White. Eager. Kent, Roper, Hen
ry Fulmer. Clark. Linsley, Cupid
Walker. Vanderhoef, BARLEY. Elliot,
Weller. Whitmore and Swartz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Goodman were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Roreman Witchel on Tuesday night.
Mrs. James Bennett extended hos
pitality to the Tuesday Luncheon
club and the Wednesday Sewing club
at the last meetings held
One of the most delightful affairs
of the week was the dance given by
the Informal Dancing club on Friday
night. The hall presented beau
tiful picture with its brilliant deco
ration of red. white and blue
Mrs. u C. Mcdonald entertain
ed the Tuesday Evening 500 club,
Mrs. Command winning the first
prize and Mrs Walker the consola-
ton. Mesdames Bartley, West, Gou-
mand and Leahigh served as substi-
tates
Mrs. r. II. Hoffman will enter
tain guests at a kensington in COM
pliment to Mrs Seible on Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Arnold pleasantly entertained
the Methodist guild on Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs Kirk Martin and little sons
returned from a several weeks stay
in Ogden on Friday.
! Enjoyable among the social gale
\ ties of the week was the patriotic
dance given t. by the Informal Dane
ling club on Friday NIGHT at Rock
l-Shallenbarger hall when about
thirty couples participated in one OF
the most delightful dances the club
has given Beautiful decorations of
red. white and blue made the hall
most attractive and the same color
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
"ecosering After Operation

FRANK j. Doyle OF Ely. who recent
= underwent an operation In a San
i"helseo hospital where he had a
s'o' Oh blood removed from his brain,
" now reported to be rapidly recov-
ing according to telegram receiv-
W by Mrs. Doyle at the Alamo from
@ son Clarence, who is with his
.ather on the coast. The many
uienas OF Mr.. Doyle hope to soon see
WI" return In his usual good health
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20

Announcement has been made OF
the arrival of baby daughter Agnes
Leone. born on Thursday evening to
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley ID. Reed. Stan.
is wearing the smile that won't come
OF and receiving the congratulations
of his many friends Baby Reed is
to be congratulated due to the fact
of being named after Mrs. ID. F.
Thompson. who has been of wonder
full assistance TO Mrs. Reed
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
Home for Vacation

Miss Susie wins and Miss Glenn
Taylor returned during the week
from the University OF Nevada where
they have attended during the term
OF study Just closed. While here for
the summer Miss WINS has accepted
a position with the wilson, Bates Fur
niture company and Miss Taylor viii
be connected with the telephone ser
vice at McGill Both young ladies
will return to the university at the
opening of the next term.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20

Marvin Zingleman, one of the
White Pine county high school boys,
on Wednesday last applied for en-
listment in the navy and Thursday
morning left for Salt Lake City TO
take the examination If successful,
he will probably return to his home
al East Ely until called upon for
service, as all training camps are re-
ported to be full at the present time.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
Increase in Membership

The second large class was initiat-
ed into the Loyal Order Moose in
Ely last Wednesday night, and at
the rate applications are coming in,
the mem bership campaign seems now
assured of being a great success. The
Moose is one of the loyal and patri-
otic organizations of the country.
During this week operations will be
confined to Ruth. where 1t is expected
there will be large class initiation
next Thursday night Attention will
also be given TO McGill and regular
limitations will be held every Wednes-
dav night in Ely.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
STAG TRAIN CRUsHts
0UT WATCHMAM's LIFE

last a few minutes after four
.,cloek on Thursday morning, MI
.,aa / McQueeney was instantly
.nlad while in the regular course
:, his duties as watchman at the
.,an, of the Nevada Consolidated
conner company at McGill
Mr. McQueeney was about SO years
af age and had resided in this dis
,riet where he had enjoyed the re
.,.sct and confidence of everyone. for
abont six years He entered the en-
nIog of the Nevada Consolidated In
october. 1912, and previous to that
,3me had been engineer at the plant
~ the Consumers Mailing AID Brew
,ne company in Ely
According to the evidence as taken
before a coroner's jury, Mr.. Nc
oneeney was making his regular
rannds and the clock which he car
ried showed that he had visited sta
non No. Il which is near the roaster
buidlne at about 1 10 a. m, and IT
,s generally accepted that he then
aas on his return TO the warehouse
which would naturally be his des-
fination.
When opposite the power house.
uhere the noise is deafening, he was
run down BY dinkey engine push
ing three Stag pots There was not
a single eve witness 10 the accident
and the train crew did not see Mr..
Ncoueeney until their attention was
attracted 10 the dust rising around
Tho engine The train was brought
10 a stop and an examination was
made 10 ascertain the cause of the
rising dust. when the body Of the
unfortunate man was found under
the drivers of the engine, the three
slag pots having passed over him.
Deputy Sheriff Geo F Newman OF
NeGill Immediately notified Coroner
Collins by telephone and after break
ing the sad news TO Mrs. McQueeney.
the coroner with Undertaken O. O..
Rates left for the scene OF the acct
dent
A jury was Immediately empaneled
and composed of ID. NJ. Jones. c. l..
Hart. H. ] Williams, S. Brewer.
Clarence O'Rourke. and VIM. keat-
ing. who, after viewing the remains
and the premises where the accident
occurred, brought in verdict of ac-
cidental death
The funeral under auspices of the
Yeomen. took place yesterday morn
Ing al ten o'clock from Sacred
Heart church. Rev. NJ J O'Reardon,
rector OF the church. celebrating the
high mass. The pail bearers were
W e. Meyers. Frank Daily. G. +.
Rowan. John Meagher. Ralph Cam
eron. and Michael .Breen. The inter
ment was in Ely cemetery.
Mr. MeQueeney is survived by his
wife, Elizabeth McQueeney. of Ely
his father and mother, as we'll az a
brother. who reside in Illinois.
The News joins with all in the
community in extending to the grief
stricken widow heartfelt sympathy in
The loss OF loving husband and a
most highly respected citizen
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
Card Party Postponed

Owing to the sudden death of Mrs
Morrison the guild party which was
slated at the rectory Saturday even
ine is hereby postponed two weeks.
which will be the evening of Satur-
day June second
MRS. CORA JAMES, Sec'y
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20

The band recently organized by the
employees of the Nevada Consolidated
Copper company at MeGill has grown
to proportions not contemplated at
the time of its inception Only
members of the company family arc
eligible to membership, and already
there are about twenty-five pieces ar
ranged for, and It will likely grow to
fifty.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
To Reside I'm East

Mr. and Mrs J w Fetty, who for
several years have been we'll known
and most desirable members of this
community. plan to leave Tuesday
morning for the east TO take up their
permanent residence, and sincere re-
gret is felt on account of their de-
parture
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
Here for Short Stay

Waldo Duddleson who has devoted
the last two years to study Of law,
returned home during the week and
for a short time will be engaged at
{ Copper Flat. pending a call to the
i infantry. In which he has enlisted and
passed an excellent examination.
Visiting Son
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20

Boyd jenkins, who has been at
tending Staunton Military Academy
the past year. returned Friday to
spend the summer vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. V Jen-
kins. in McGill.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20

Band Concert Next sunday
Prof S. S. Gordon. conductor of
the Union band. announces that he
will give n free band concert in Ely
park next Sunday afternoon.