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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-03-28
IRRESISTIBLE PLANS FOR MONSTER PICNIC
In MAY TO BE HELD in HEART OF DESERT
Thousand Loaded Autos to Visit the Mayohi
Residents of Intervening Towns to Gather
and Celebrate in the Land of Mysteries
GUIDES in THE MAYOHI

Do you want to have some fun in
the spring of 1919? Would you go
out with crowd for Sunday picnic
II yon were invited in the proper
manner? Would your conscience
trouble you If you were to take a.
spin in enc of long string of horse
less carriages speeding into the heart
# the Snake river plains to eat din
ner by squad of camp fires on
grassy knoll in land of mysteries?
II so, be guided by your conscience
and do what it approves. Rest the
carriage and work the chair
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-03-28
The Cave Takers

Many are the stories of cave dis
covered in this land of queer things,
and when two or more persons COM
pare notes about the cave they have
seen, they usually find that each pos
sesses cave of his own more WON
derful and interesting than the other
fellows. and each is busy trying to
convince the other of the fact. 1t is
land of wierd things on the surface
and underneath, and whatever any
one tells you about freaks of lava
and freaks of nature on it's rolling
plains or its sparsely timbered belts
of lava or on the great sunken islands
within the belts of lava, you may as
well exercise that first essential to
conversion, and believe, for if you
go far enough you will probably line
up with the Queen of Sheba in say
ing, Behold the half was not told
me-
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-03-28
Americas Broad Wonderland

The Snake river plains are land
of mystery and of wonders. Three
round mountains standing near the
middle of the desert northwest of
BlackfOOt, called buttes, are silent
sentinels over the land of hidden
rivers that gurgle and sigh in their
race beneath million-billion tons of
stratified lava not made yesterday
nor in Germany. 1t is our own.
Covered over with volcanic ash, and
silt washed down from the mountains
when the whole of Southern Idaho
was an inland sea, the great plains
country in springtime unveils its i'm
passiOned bosom and invites a gen
Grafton of homesteaders to plant the
seeds of an abundant harvest and
bring the waters of irrigation to in
sure it's maximum fruition. In the
silence of the moonlit nights of
springtime when the breath of ten
der herbs mingles with the aroma
of the new sage leaves, one can some
times hear the faint sigh of the hid
den rivers as they pour among the
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-03-28

Good roads good markets to the farmer. They
mean increased trade between the farm and the city
home. They higher profit to the farmer; they
farm to home sales for eggs poultry beef pork
products, vegetables and all farm produce
The war is The millions of dollars that we have
expended engines of destruction can now be expended
civic improvements. Now is the time Thousands
of returning soldiers available to furnish the
necessary labor. Back the better roads movement
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-03-28
Here is What We Propose

When it comes time for our an
nual May picnic, let the boosters and
the press Of the towns from Pocatello
to Dubois spread the tidings among
the populace, that on some certain
Sunday morning, God willing and
man aiding, the jitneys shall be
loaded with families and baskets of
dinner, and an occasional motor
truck shall be loaded with water.
gasoline oil and repair man or two
to constitute the ambulance corps in
case a jitney should sprain its ankle
on the way, or some camp cook
should want water to make coffee.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-03-28
Vote for Good Roads

You know what it means to you Good roads spell
prosperity for the farmer lower Of living for the city
dweller Every body benefits The laborer is Employed
the farmer in easy contact with his market; the
deals directly with the producer of his
food Vote for road bonds.
In the time if you have any beef mutton, lamb
veal pork Chickens eggs butter for sale purchase
all these at the highest market price And you need
any first class groceries (and everybody does need hem
any nice fresh cured or fish or poultry we
will both be benefited if you trade at our store
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-03-28
Half-Mile Cave

Midway between Idaho Falls and
Arco on an east and west line, mid
way between Taber and the center of
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-03-28
Dare You to go Thru

You may have been in wonderful
caves where stalactites and stalag-
mites had formed from the dripping
water thru untold centuries, but you
have yet to see the cave we speak
of, where our informant says, there
are stalactites and stalagmites
formed from dripping lava. If you
don't>believe they exist, ramble with
us and see.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14
PAY and file
|NC0 NE FAX
BEFORE MAR. Is
U. S. Internal Revenue Bureau
Gives Warning That Severe
Penalties Will Be Enforced.
WOMEN WITHIN LAWS SCOPE;
HOW THEY REPORT INCOME

The Income Tax drive comes to q
close on Saturday night, March L..
All payments and returns due on
that date under the provisions Of the
new Revenue Law must be In the
hands of local Internal Revenue Collec-
tors before their offices close that night.
The Income Tax is being collected to
meet the war expenses. Every person
who shouted and footed his horn on
Armistice Day is now called upon to
contribute his share of the cost of WIN
ming the war.
The laggards and the dodgers will
face severe fines and Jail sentences.
The Internal Revenue Bureau an
nounces that its officers will check us
all up to see that every person who
comes within the scope of the Income
Tax law did his share.
Where to Pay and File.
Residents of Minnesota are required
to make their returns and pay their
taxes to Edward ]. Lynch, Collector OF
Internal Revenue, ST. Paul, Mimi, or
to any of his deputy collectors who
are now doing free advisory work on
Income Tax.
Payments sent by mail should be at
| tacheG to the returns and should be in
the form of check, money order or
draft. Cash payments by mail are sent
at the taxpayers risk of loss.
If you are unable to make your re-
turn personally because of illness, abb
sence or incapacity an agent or legal
representative may make your return.
If there are any doubtful points as
to your items of income or allowable
deductions you should get in touch at
once with Revenue officer or bank.
er for advice.
Women Pay Tax.
Women are subject to all the require
ments Of the Income Tax. Whether
single or married, q woman's income
from all sources must be considered.
If unmarried or if living apart from
her husband she must make her return
for 1918 If her net income was 1,0OO
or over
If married and living with her hus
band her income must be considered
with the husbands in determining the
liability for a return. Their joint in.
come, less the credits allowed by law
is subject to normal tax. The wife:
net income is considered separately in
computing any surtax that may be due
Husband and wife file jointly, as q
rule. If the husband does not include
his wife's income in his return the
wife must file a separate return.
Severe Penalties.
The new Revenue Law places severe
penalties on a person who fails to
make return on time, refuses to make
return or renders fraudulent return
For failure to make return and pay tax
on time q fine of not more than $1,0O(
is named and % per cent Of the tar
due is added to the assessment. Fol
refusing wilfully to make return o.
for making a false or fraudulent re
turn there is a fine of not exceeding
$4,000 and Imprisonment Of not ex
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14
In PROBATE COURT.

ORDER FOR HEARING ON PE-
Triton FOR ADMINISTRATIONS.
In the matter of the Estate of
Peter Skube, Decedent.
The petition of John Skube, hay
ing been filed in this Court, repre-
senting, among other things, that
Peter Skube, then being a resident
of the County of st. Louis, State of
Minnesota, died intestate, in the
County of St. Louis, State of Min
nesota, on the 25th day of January,
1919; leaving estate in the County
of St. Louis, State of Minnesota, and
that said petitioner is the creditor
of said decedent and praying that
letters of administration Of the estate
of said decedent be granted to
Thresa Skube
1T is ORDERED, that said Pc
tition be heard before this Court, at
the Probate Court Rooms in the
Court House in Duluth, on Monday,
the 31st day of March, 1919, at ten
o'clock A. M. and all persons inter-
ested in said hearing and said mat
ter are hereby cited and required at
said time and place to show cause,
if any there be, why said petition
should not be granted.
ORDERED FURTHER, That this
order be served by publication in
The Ely Miner, according to law,
and that a copy Of this order be
served on the County Treasurer Of
St. Louis County not less than ten
days prior to said day of hearing,
and that a copy Of this order be
mailed to each heir of decedent at
least fourteen days before said date
Of hearing.
Dated at Duluth, Minnesota, March
3rd, 1919.
By the Court.
s. w. GILPIN,
Judge Of Probate.
Attest:
A. r. Morton, Clerk of Probate
Seal of Probate Court st. Louis
County, Minnesota.
A. ]. Thomas, Attorney for Repre-
sentative.
81 1921
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14
ceedfng one year, or botn.
Farmers, income Taxable.

Every farmer and ranchman who
had fair or good year in 1918 must
heed the Income Tax this year. He
must consider all his income as tax
able. He is entitled to deduct from
his gross income all amounts expended
In carrying on his farm. The cost of
farm machinery, farm buildings and
improvements cannot be deducted
The cost of live stock, either for re-
sale or for breeding purposes. is also
regarded as investment.
Overtime and Bonuses Taxed.
Salary and wage earners must con-
slider as taxable every item received
from employers and from other
sources. Bonuses and overtime pay
are to be reported as well as the regu-
lar payments.
Allowances for Losses.
Losses sustained in 1918 and not
covered by insurance are deductible
items If Incurred In the taxpayers
business or trade, in any transaction
undertaken for profit or arising from
fire, storm. shipwreck or other casu-
atty or from theft.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14
Notice Of Final Confirmation
Of Assessments

NOTICE hereby given that at the regular meeting of
the City Council held the 4h day of March, 1919 final
confirmation of passed covering Sidewalk
and Curb improvements published Dec 2th 1918 on I'M
provements blocks and g. Semers First Addition
Ely; Blocks and 8, Semers Second Addition to Ely
Blocks and IL, Original Plat of Ely Blocks a, S. H. 49,
20 and Fl, Whteside's Addition Blocks l, 2, and a
Whesides Second Addition; Block Encouragement Of
Park Addition and Blocks g. II and 49, Whesides Park
Addition.
By order of the City Council, March 4th, 1919
l. VISITED, JR.,
City Clerk
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14
THE CHURCHES.

CATHOLIC CHURCH:-First Mass
at $50 with Slovenic Sermon.
High Mass at 1870 with English
Sermon. Vespers and Sermon at
7:30. Children's Catechism at 8.
A. M. every Saturday.
Rev. John Mihelcic Parish Priest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday Services: Sunday School
at 1000 A. M. Preaching at II 100
A. M. Everybody cordially invited.
Strangers and transients welcome.
j. C. Mapson, Pastor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14
HOW's ThiS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years. and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex-
polling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid of catarrh.
Send for testimonials free
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14

THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.
Services every Sunday at 1890 A.
M. and 7:30 P. M. Sunday School
at IL 80 A. M. Services and preach
ing at Winton at 800 P. M. Every
body welcome
John Blackhurst, Pastor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14

ported by Alderman Harri, that the
Council approve Of the appointments
and that the City Clerk notify each
member of their appointment and
term of service. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Brozich, sup
ported by Alderman Harri, that the
Council approve of the action of the
Buildings and Grounds Committee
pertaining to the affairs of the Com
munity Center Building; that the new
Committee appointed be- empowered
to manage the affairs with power to
act and that the old committee be
discharged. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Harri, sup
ported by Alderman Brozich, that the
Light and Water meter rates be re-
duced 10 per cent and the minimum
charges remain the same until such
time that the Council should see fit to
change, said reduction to take effect
on and after April LIST. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Brozich, sup
ported by Alderman McCurdy, that
the City Engineer make arrange
ments to have the avenues in the
Pioneer and Zenith Addition re-
named to correspond with the ave-
! nues in Whiteside's Park Addition
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Brozich, sup
ported byAlderman Nc Curdy, that the
Council extend their sympathy to Mr.
Chas. Trezona and family in their
late bereavement in the loss of their
Wife and Mother. Carried
Application of the Oliver Iron
Mining Co. requesting that permit
be granted to connect with the City
Water Mains connecting House No
4, of Pioneer Location, was read
Moved by Alderman Harri, sup.
ported by Alderman Johnson, that
the application be accepted and per.
nit granted, the work to be done
under the supervision of the Supt
of Light and Water. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Harri, sup
ported by Alderman Brozich, that the
City Attorney take the necessary pro
ceedure to have the house on lots
8 and 9, Block (7), Whiteside's AID
dition, owned by Jacob Butalla
moved off the sidewalk line. Car
ried.
Moved and supported that the
council resolve to a committee of the
whole for the purpose of hearing OBJ
ections to assessments, as adver
tised.
Alderman Brozich was appointed
to act as chairman and recess de
clared.
Meeting was called to order ant
the following report of the Commit
tee of the Whole was read to-wit:
Ely, Mimi, March 4th, 1919
To the Honorable Mayor and Cit.
Council, City of Ely, Mimi,
Gentlemen: We your COMMITTEE
of the Whole to whom was referred
the matter of hearing for final con
firmation of assessment for sidewall
improvements covered in the publ
cation of December 9th, 1918, OF
lots in Blocks 1, 2, and 3, Semer'
First Addition; Blocks l., 2, and 8
Semer's Second Addition; Blocks
and IL, Original Plat of Ely; Block
4, 5, IL, 20 and 81, Whitesid'e
Addition to Ely; Blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4
Whiteside's Second Addition; B!ock1
Encouragement of Park Addition an,
Blocks 8, II and 10, Whiteside'
Park Addition to Ely, beg to repor
and recommend that said assess
; ment be confirmed as published AM
that final confirmation be publishe,
as provided by law.
GEO. L. BROZICH, Chmn.
: Moved by Alderman Harri, sup
ported by Alderman McCurdy, tina
the report of the Committee of tn
Whole be accepted and recommend
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of Police, for the required amount of
81, 100000, with the United States
Fidelity and Guaranty Co. as surety
thereon.
8. Bond of Nick Alfalfa as Street
Commissioner, for the required
amount of 100000, with the United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. as
surety thereon.
4. Bond of Joseph Smuk, as pro-
prietor of Pool Hall, for the required
amount of $4,000, with Steve Ag-
Mich and Martin Skala as surety there
on.
5. Bond of Martin Skala, as pro-
prietor of Pool Hall for the required
amount of $4,000, with Steve Ag-
Mich and Geo. L. Brozich as surety
thereon.
Moved by Alderman Harri sup
ported by Alderman Maxi, that the
bonds as read be approved and
filed. Carried.
Contract for oil with the Vacuum
Oil Co. was presented for execution.
Moved by Alderman Harri, sup
ported by Alderman Brozich, that the
matter of contracting for oil be re-
ferred to the Purchasing Committee
to report at the next meeting.
Carried.
Communication from the ladies of
the city submitting the names of Mrs.
w. D. Gallagher, Mrs. Peter Schaefer
and Mrs. Chas. Quigley as members
on the directorate board of the COM
munity center, was read.
Ordered that action be taken later
on in the meeting.
The City Attorney having submit
ted a lease form for the taking over
of the Central School Building for a
Community Center Building.
Moved by Alderman Brozich sup
ported by Alderman McCurdy, that
the same be accepted and that the
Mayor execute the same in behalf OF
the City, subject to the approval OF
the School Board. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Brozich, sup,
ported by Alderman McCurdy, that
the City make arrangements to have
the Community Center Building in.
sured for the mount of 100000
or $2,500.00, in addition to the
amount now being carried by the
School Board. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Brozich, sup
ported by Alderman Somero, that the
directorate board of the Community
Center Building be composed of {
membership of nine appointed by tn,
Mayor and confirmed by the Council
three of which are to be recommend
ed by the Commercial Club, three b!
the Ladies' Clubs of the City ant
three by the City Council, three o.
said members to serve for a term O.
three vars, three for two years ant
three for one year, the board in turf
are to elect an executive committe,
of three for the first term, that there
after each of said bodies are to APP
point one member for said Board O.
Directors to serve for term of three
years. Carried.
| The Mayor having announced tn
appointments of the various bodie
as follows, and asking the Council t.
confirm the same to-wit
Appointed by the City of Ely-Geo
T. Ayres, for three year term. Olo
Knutson, for two year term. Jos
Gerzin, for one year term.
Appointments by Ely Commercial
Club-H. E. White for three yea
term. Chas. Trezona, for two yea
term. J. E. Porthan, for one yea
term.
| Appointment of the Ladies' Club
Mrs. w. D. Gallagher, for tire
year term. Mrs. Peter Schaefer, TO
two year term. Mrs. Chas. Quigley
for one year term.
| Moved bv Alderman Rrozich sur
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ations carried out. Carried.
Moved by Alderman McCurdy, sup
ported by Alderman Harri, that the
Council adjourn. Carried.
1. VISITED JR.
City Clerk.
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Respectfully submitted.
MIKE SOMERO,
A. E. JOHNSON,
G.. A. MAXI,
Accounts and Finance Committee
Moved by Alderman Johnson, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi, that the
report be accepted, filed and that the
city clerk be instructed to draw or
ders on the City Treasurer for the
various amounts. Carried.
The Chief of Police having present
ed q bill for meals furnished by
Adam Mattala to slackers during
August, 1919, in the amount of $44.-
SO.
Moved by Alderman Brozich, sup
ported by Alderman Somero, that
the bill be allowed and an order
drawn on the City Treasurer for the
amount. Carried.
Report Of the City Health Com
missioner, DR.. Owen w. Parker for
the month of February, 1919, to-
gether with 2 detailed report Of the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-03-14
IN PROBATE COURT.
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING

In FNObA r SOONl.
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON,
In the matter of the Estate of Zidar
D. Pesterska, Deeedent.
Letters Of Administration this day
having been granted to Lewis j.
White,
IT rs ORDERED, That the time
within which all creditors of the above
named decedent may present claims
against his estate in this court, be,
and the same hereby Is, limited to six
months from and after the date
hereof; and that the 18th day of
September, 1919, at ten o'clock A.
M, in the Probate Court Rooms at
the Court House at Duluth in said
County, be, and the same hereby is,
fixed and appointed as the time and
place for hearing upon the exam
nation, adjustment and allowance of
such claims as shall be presented
within the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The Ely
Miner, as provided by law.
Dated, Duluth, Mimi, March 10th,
1919.
S. w. GILPIN,
Judge of Probate.
Seal of Probate Court, st. Louis
County, Minnesota.
A. w. Nelson, Attorney for Admin
istrator. 3-14 1928.
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sOepystxbt. ias. hy W y. d
IN PROBATE COURT.

IN PROBATE COURT.
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
- THEREON.
State of Minnesota, County of st.
Louis.-ss.
In the matter of the Estate of
Vincent Gnidovec, Decedent.
Letters of Administration this day
having been granted to Lewis j
White,
IT is ORDERED, That the time
within which all creditors of the
above named decedent may present
claims against his estate in this court
be, and the same hereby is, limited
to six months from and after the date
hereof; and that the 10th day OF
Setember, 1919, at ten o'clock A. M.
in the Probate Court Rooms at the
Court House at Duluth in said County
be, and the same hereby is, fixed and
appointed as the time and place for
hearing upon the examination, adj
justment and allowance of such
claims as shall be presented within
the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The Ely
Miner, as provided by law.
Dated, Duluth, Mimi, March 10th
1919.
S. W. GILPIN,
Attest: Judge of Probate
Seal of Probate Court, St. Louis
County, Minnesota.
A. w. Nelson, Attorney for Admin
istrator. 3-14 1928
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-09-04
ANY AMENDMENTS!

Montpelier, VT, August 29-lhe
Commission to Propose Amendments
to the Constitution of Vermont, re-
Gently appointed by Governor Clement,
composed Of w. Il. c, Stickney, Mel
vim G. Morse, Alexander Dunnett,
Judge Stanley c. Wilson, John /.
Cushing. Robert Healy, H. w. Var
mum, and Frank c. Archibald, held
their first meeting today at the State
Library.
Il was voted TO invite the public to
submit to the secretary of the COM
mission, NJ. G. Morse, Legislative Ref
erence Librarian, at Montpelier, such
suggestions as they may desire to
have the commission consider. This
should be done as quickly as possible
and before the commissions next
meeting, which will be November 5th
Mr.. Healy was appointed sub
committee to present at the next meet
ing resolution setting forth the pos
sible amendments to be considered and
il is planned to divide these subjects
among the members for individual
study and report to the whole commits
son.
The general feeling Of the commits
sion is to carry on its work with the
fullest publicity, and Mr.. Gushing was
appointed publicity committee for tho
commission.
1t being thought probable that pub
! lio hearings would be held if asked for
il was decided to appoint an assistant
secretary, that the secretary Of th'
commission, Mr.. Morse, might be re
! lieved Of details and have full time Il
give to the study of the proposed
amendments. and Senator Harvey X
I Kingsley Of Rutland was elected
assistant secretary.