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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-21

(, Joe Week " ho has been manager OF
the Co Operative store at Wool for
the past four months, resigned lis po
sition last Saturday, the resignation
to become effective immediately.
Mr.. Week is Interested in the Salt
Grass Real Estate Co., new business
firm that make their opening annouu
cement in this weeks issue Of the Pho
neer, and he will devote all his time
to the real estate business in the fu
ture, This company has been tenta
lively formed for some time, and they
are now ready to take care of your
business. They are already in com
munication with number OF buyers
who are contemplating investing in
the Rosebud country. If YOU want
to sell your land list it with this com
pany, or il you want to buy, see them
before making a. purchase. The new
company will office with the Pioneer
| for the present.
| We were visited by another snow
storm early yesterday morning, which
put stop to the street work for {
short time. The prospects are gooo
for fair weather again.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-21
A TIP IN THE PIONEER.

"a little parody on the poem, 1T
Isn't the Town, It's YOU" published
in the Mellette County Pioneer, un-
der recent date. With apologies to
Mr.. Kirch, the Editor j. +. T)
We're away out on the prairies-
Many miles from--land knows where,
In winter we freeze in the billiards,
In summer we roast meath the glare.
We've Ii ed amid ticks and rattlers,
We've tramped through mud and slue;
And then comes Kirch. in his Pioneer,
With-''lt isn't the town, its you"
We pull and plow through the gumbo
TO get few papers or mail,
We drive many mile bringing butter
and eggs,
When really we could just as well sail
For the water from mountain high
snow drifts
Makes the prairies one great. solil
slCe-
And yet Kirch says in the Pioneer,
1T isn't the town, its you"
But the war cries echo has vanished,
Where ponies once grazed, no i, closed;
The cactus and grease-wood long have
been grubbPd,
And gardens grow-row upon rows.
The corn crops have bounteous harvest
Our cattle bring more on bet
Potatoes are summers, when carried
TO toms,
Oh, such is the record of Mellette.
And it really does seem funny
When the fall of the year comes round.
And crops Of wonderful blessings,
From all of our county are found;
When wheat, rye and corn win big
prizes,
Drawing visitors Of fame and renown-
Brother Kirch swells up to the full OF
his height
And says: "What dye think Of oul
town?"
We can boast Of three stores and
school house,
\ church and a lumber yard too;
Old Glory waves forth from six flag
stats,
We're Americans through and through
We've kited the wolves and coyotes,
Prairie dogs and great jackrabbits, too;
We're as busy as bees, but still Kirch
says:
st ism the town, its you"
And yet, Brother Kirch, we're worthy
OF little bit more Of praise;
We've builded upon mere virgin soil
and improved in Thousand ways.
We haven't the brilliant Electricity,
Nor metropolis Improvements, 'tis
true
But wen take your tip in the Pioneer
1T isn't the town, it's YOU
And when the old Iron Horse comes
putting.
And her threads of iron trail Melle tie,
You'll see a great change in the Rose.
bud,
And Well expect full praise, you bet;
Then the Mellette Pioneer must do
its bit
To bring others in with our few
For when population goes lac1ing,-
well,
1t wont be the town, but YOU.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-21
WOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH.

This being Lent, Rev. Van Vaiken
burgh gave a sermon last Sunday on
the subject Making all things new"
He will give another sermon also fof
Lent next Sunday. People who he
lieve in one church for all are invited
to be present. We do NOT preacs
creeds or deGominationalism. Sun,
day School at IL o. m. Glasses for
all. Preaching at Wood. Boost
Wood. Boost the church in Wood. (.
Services at Happy Hollow next Sun
day afternoon at 3, Sunday school and
preaching services. Rev. Van Valken
burgh will also hold services at sHap
py Hollow on April 30, and until the
new pastor comes who is to take ur
the work there. Let all who believe
in the church there boost the work.
->N~
You will find the official cfatorna,,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-21
BOYS ENTERING ACRE CORN
GROWING CONTEST.

Up to this time the following boys
have made formal entries 10 this great
corn growing contest this year:
Willie Kriege,, Wood.
Jake Krieger, Wood.
Harry Holman, Ruuningville.
Edwin Gustafsou, Wood.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
CIRCUS DAY JUNE "a.

The Dear Old Circus! What a
flood of "reminiscences they bring to
the grown-up. What world of won
derment to the skid" at his side in
the street, as they both gaze at the
pictured pageantry of Hippodrome
and the Menagerie as pictured on the
neighboring barn. And indeed we
feel sorry for the grown-up too old
or callous or embittered to himself,
forgotten when he himself was a
child; or if he finds no joy in the fact
that the youngsters of his town and
country are to know the thrill, the
fathomless child wonder that comes
to them only on the day when the red
wagons arrive; and the big elephants
and the funny old clowns, the trum-
peting bands and the footing cal
iopes.
A persons taste may be educated
to the point when the most classical
music is appreciated in the symphony
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
THIRTY PAYMENT
LIFE POLICY
POLICY FOR SOLDIERS AND
SAILORS EXPLAINED BY
ENSIGN COUGHLIN.

Ensign A. ]. Coughlin, U. S. NJ,
explains the thirty payment life in
surance policy for soldiers and sail
ors. He says:
"This is one of the three life pol
icies that the government is offering
the men, the other three being endow-
ment policies. The life policies are
those that are taken out for the pro-
lection of those dependent upon us
and represent pure life insurance.
Like the ordinary and twenty-pay-
ment life policies, the thirty-payment
life policy is paid in full upon death,
or, as in all the government policies,
upon total permanent disability of
the party insured. ~
''This policy has the advantage
over the ordinary life policy in that
premiums are paid only for thirty
years, provided the insured lives that
long, and not for the whole of ones
natural life. 1t means that one is
through paying his insurance bill
during the active period of life and
will not have to surrender his policy
through inability to pay the premiums
in old age. 1t costs between $3.50
and SO a year per $1,000 more than
the ordinary life policy and about
81 per year less than the twenty-pay-
ment life policy. For the man that
is willing and able to pay this extra
amount and is in need of protection
for his family or dependents, and all
will surely be in the years to come,
this policy should be carefully looked
into.
Like all the new government pol
icies it has the advantage of savings
fund, considerably larger than the Or
binary life, and on which the insured
may borrow "a per cent or surrender
the policy any time after one year
and receive the whole of the savings
fund. If the insured should find af-
ter thirty years that he is not in need
of insurance he would receive back
from the government more money
than he actually paid in, not includ-
ing the dividends that will be paid
him each year, as all policies are par
ticipating.
sit has all the advantages of the
other policies and the men can be
sure that the benefits will be paid to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
MARRIED IN DULUTH.

Father Powers Of the Duluth Ca
thedral Wednesday afternoon united
in the holy bonds Of matrimony, Elias
LaBeau and Miss Ruth Demulling.
Both of the young people are we'll
and favorably known in this city
where the groom has resided since in
fancy and the bride has been one
Of our popular instructors in the
schools for the past four years. Mr..
LaBeau is member of the Ely po-
lice, a position he has held for many
years and has recently been mustered
out of the service of the government.
The couple will visit for a few
weeks at the home of the brides par
ents at River Falls, Wisconsin and
the Twin Cities after which they will
be at home to their many friends
here. The well wishes of a host of
friends and acquaintance are with
them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20

company buddies on docks either
constructed by engineers or quick
ened in capacity through American
installations. His hike from the dock
to rest areas was over roads main
tanned by engineers. His first night
in France was spent in barracks erect
ed by engineers. Warehouses that
held food for himself and rifle were
engineer-built. The water he drank
was often provided by engineers, and,
if not provided, making it safe for
drinking purposes was the engineers
concern.
When the doughboy finally finished
his period of trench training and
started for the front he travelled over
railroads often built and often main
tanned by engineers. On the way
from the railroad to the front lines
he saw, as he neared the thunder of
guns, that the roads had been camou-
tagged again by engineers to protect
him from the watchful Germans.
Searchlights that at night threw their
protecting shafts high into the air,
greatly decreasing the danger of his
camp being bombed by German
planes, were manned by engineers.
When he went over the top he
found engineers cutting wire ahead
of him, building bridges for him to
cross, maintaining roads and operat-
ing Tight railways over which his
rations were to be brought to his adj
vanced position.
Then, when the objective had been
reached and he looked for a dugout
to rest, it was a detachment
of engineers that inspected his newly
found quarters to see that the Hun
had not left any trick devices be-
hind. Or if he was badly wounded
this doughboy found himself in one
of the great hospitals that the en-
gineers had erected.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
EVANS-BROWN.

At the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. M. Brown, Wednesday at noon,
Rev. j. c. Mapson of the Presby-
terrain church pronounced the words
that made E. H. Evans of Winton and
Miss Alice Brown of this city, man
and wife.
Only immediate members of the
families of the bride and groom were
present at the ceremony after which
a wedding dinner was served. The
young couple left on the afternoon
train for brief trip to Chicago,
Eau Claire and the Twin Cities, after
which they will be at home to their
numerous friends at Winton where
Mr.. Evans is the agent for the Duluth
& Iron Range.
Among the tout of town guests at
the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. F. E..
Evans, and Mrs. Eldridge of Two
Harbors, uncle and aunts of the
groom: Mrs. R. w. Pond of Duluth a
sister; JAS. Miglio of Winton; David
Brown brother of the bride from BIZ
wabik. Mr.. Migio and Miss Marg-
aret Brown attended the couple.
The bride has grown to womanhood
in this city and for the past several
years has been employed as teacher
in the schools of this section. The
groom has been agent for the D. &
l. R. at Winton for some time.
Both have innumerable friends in this
vicinity who wish them all possible
happiness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20

Or you can bend your back to the
burden over long portages and beach
your canoe on lonely, rocky shores
that hardly know the pressure of hu-
man feet. And it is only a step from
one condition to the other. The same
county may offer the summer cottage
and the genuine wilderness.
Every man to his taste. But in my
memory fingers the picture of chain
of lakes along the boundary between
Minnesota and Canada. 1t had been
long day and a hard one, with a
five mile portage to be doubled over.
Darkness fell as we padded through
Little Gunfiint and Little North and
as the light faded, the wooded shores
crowded close upon US until we
seemed floating in the forest itself.
We were tired but we sang unmelo-
diously but with spirit.
And then we came to the cabin
that the rangers had built just below
the Canadian line. I thought I liked
it then, but the next day when / stood
in the door and saw the waters on
North Lake shining in the sun, I was
fascinated. AS my thoughts turn
back to it from an untidy desk in a
steam-heated Office, l am fairly home
sick. Some day soon Pm going back,
- ~ ~ ~ fbof loL>o ooJ tbo+ ooh;r o-J
those trails, then to others like them
And / shall fish and paddle a canoe
and carry a pack and perhaps shoot
a little. But most of all shall
watch for the new beauty that lies
around the next turn of the trail OF
over the next portage and be glad
that I am alive.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
AN APPRECIATION OF
BY ALBERT BRITT. Editor outing

THE BIG WOODS! Wilderness
Lakes! These are magic words.
4 To most of us they represent the
distant, the unattainable, the mac
cessible. But they needn't. In re-
atty, forest lakes, ringed round with
virgin forest, lie next door to the
metropolis of the Middle West. A
few hours by train from Chicago and
you are among the lakes of Wiscon-
sin, where bass and trout and musk
les thrive and where deer still tread
the forest paths.
A few hours more and you are am
ong the Ten Thousand Lakes of Min
nesota, where you can have more fish
more deer-and moose and bear to
boot. The Lord planned wisely when
He designed this lake country of the
Middle West. It is mostly land of
high ridges and rolling plateaus, with
lakes and streams sparkling in all
the basins and valleys. 1t is the land
of the Ojibways and many of the
tribe still linger. If you can have an
Ojibway paddler in the stern of your
canoe, you will be fortunate man.
This near Northwest has another
charm for the city-dweller-a variety
of living conditions. 1t is a wilder
ness to be sure, but if you want the
L.. e L L Il IL
out the labor, it is yours. There are
cottages with rocking chairs on the
piazzas and telephone inside just
as there are lonesome trails and hid
den lakes. You can eat your civil
lied breakfast at a real table and step
thence into a cushioned boat to be
rowed by well paid guide to the
carefully selected fishing ground.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20

concert, an eagerly appreciated treat,
the Grand Opera delight. But it
is doubtful if any of these really stir.
the heart to that rapture inspired by
the first lusty notes as the calliope
in the days gone by, when every little
urchin wed in being up early in the
morning of circus day to carry water
for the elephant for admission to
fairyland.
Were there ever such wonderful
little ponies, such bespangled girls,
such bewildering funny clowns?
That man is old indeed, whose heart
does not wax to the memory Of that
long-ago boy who is yet like the boy
of today, with his mop Of unruly
hair and his quota of stubbed toes
and stone bruises. Circus Day!
There is nothing like it under the sun.
Be boy again and see the Walter
L. Main Fashion Plate Shows when
it visits Ely next Tuesday
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20

able service, glad to get back but
pleased with his opportunity to have
been of assistance in the great strug-
gle. He was among the first of the
Engineers to go across.
Six men formed the first contin-
gent of the Engineering department
of the A. E. F., arriving in France
early in June, 1917. When the cur
tain was rung down there were 174,-
900 officers and men in this branch,
making it the largest of the A. E. F.
technical services.
When the endless stream of o. D.
began pouring into France in early
1918 the doughboy lined with his
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
CARD OF THANKS.

Winton, Mimi, June 10, 1919
We hereby take the opportunity to
heartily thank all friends and neigh
bors who offered their sympathy and
rendered their assistance during the
recent bereavement of our family in
the death of our son.
MR.. AND MRS. HENRY HANSON
AND FAMILY.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20

rearing those of the alien enemy
countries will be compelled to wait.
Those on the list and their native
country are:
Malta Zeleznikar, Austria.
John Zaverl, Austria.
Otto Kevianen, Finland.
John Boben, Austria.
Matt Marold, Austria.
Frank Roman, Austria.
Viktor Novak, Austria.
John Ulbar, Austria.
Wiktor Liias, Finland.
Stefan Grahek, Austria.
Anton Knapp, Austria.
Lorens Prank, Austria.
Matt Leva, Austria.
Peter Skradski, Hungary.
Tuure Kelloaho, Finland.
Hjalmer Juukkarinen, Finland.
Frank Osaben, Austria.
Peter Hutar, Austria.
Anton Gradisher, Austria.
Anton Poderzai, Austria.
Luka Verhovnik, Austria.
Jacob Essila, Finland.
Otto Tjader, Sweden.
Mathew Krebs, Austria.
Malta Vertin, Austria.
John Clernik, Austria.
Ignac Fink, Austria.
Match Semolich, Austria.
Frank Gruden, Austria.
John Siren, Finland.
Aukusti Alho, Finland.
Josef Vertnik, Austria.
Johan Nemanich, Austria.
Anton Perme, Austria.
Frank Kotzian, Austria.
Frank Svigel, Austria.
Anton Sekula, Austria.
Blaz Kanzlarich, Austria.
John Simonich, Austria.
Elias Leanter Pietila, Finland.
William Reko, Finland.
Nesteri Mahlamaki, Finland.
Anton Paper, Austria.
John Zobetz, Austria.
Danes Gacnic, Austria.
Frank Meden, Austria.
John Stukel, Austria.
For November Term.
Charles Hegler, Austria.
Gunnar Hjalmar. Thoren, Sweden
Peter Svetich, Austria.
Jozefi Prus, Austria.
John Olkkola, Finland.
Daniel Gunnip, Canada.
Frank Mihelcic, Austria.
Josep Pucelj, Austria.
Karl Ossian- Sandstedt, Sweden.
Karl Henry Sandstedt, Sweden.
John Skubitz, Austria.
Louis Garni, Italy.
Joseph Zallar, Austria.
Frank Krommar, Austria.
George Muhvich, Austria.
Josef Serjack, Austria.
Frank Skaler, Austria.
Alex Kivinen, Finland.
Geo. Scneller, Austria.
Vincenc Markovic, Austria.
Alexander bakers, Scotland.
Ludvik Dejak, Austria.
Ferdinand Pirc, Austria.
Elias Salsa, Finland.
John Golobich, Austria.
Josef Flick, Austria.
Mike Bachar, Austria.
Giovanni Rochietti, Italy.
Frank Srsen, Austria.
John Schuss, Austria.
John Kalan, Austria.
Frank Gornik, Austria.
Frank Russ, Austria.
Vincenc Novak, Austria.
Anton Klanchar, Austria.
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APPLICATION FOR
SECOND PAPERS
LIST OF NAMES OF THOSE WHO
HAVE APPLIED FOR
CITIZENSHIP.

The monthly visit of the Clerk of
the Court here has caused a large
number of applications to be filed
for second papers. In addition to
those who are looking for final cit
izenship are an exceptionally large
number of applicants for first papers.
The following named will have their
applications heard at the July term
of the District Court in this city.
Affecting many of these hearings viii
be the war situation. Unless the
peace is signed before the day, of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
WORK HAS BEGUN.

Ably & Maturi the contractors who
secured the contract for the con-
struction of the sedimentation basin
at the Light and Water Plant have be-
gun work and several teams and
crews are busy excavating. The
firm is recognized as hustler and the
work will be pushed rapidly and eff
fectively.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20

the parties they wish, as Uncle Sam
has said that no creditor can touch
the proceeds of this policy, so no mat
ter what condition his estate or that
of his folks may be in when he dies,
the insurance will go to them alone.
This is one of the main reasons why
the ex-service men should hold on to
this insurance"
Additional information may be Sc
cured from Ensign Coughlin at the
navy recruiting station, Duluth or
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
VISITING PARENTS.

Capt. Otto f. Brownell accom-
panied by Mrs. Browneil and baby
arrived Friday evening for visit at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. T. Brownell. Mr.. Brownell who
was with the Duluth engineering
force enlisted two years ago and only
recently returned from Is months
continuous service at the front. His
many friends in this city were pleased
to welcome him.
Otto says he has seen some remark
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
COMMITTEES WORKING.

The several committees having in
charge the arrangements for the an
nual meeting of the Old Settlers on
July 9, 10, and II, are busy getting
things in shape for the event. The
dance committee informs us that they
have secured the services of 9 pieces
of the Jazz Orchestra who are work
ing up repertoire of excellent music
for the occasion. The committee will
also secure the services of Ed. Fisher
of Duluth as prompter. Tickets for
the ball will be on sale after July A.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20
FINE BUSINESS.

The ladies of the Catholic societies
who staged bazaar and picnic at
the old Catholic church two weeks
ago report the net proceeds as ST.
254.98. The ladies wish to extend
their thanks to all those who helped
make the affair success both by their
work and their presence there.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20

WANTED TO RENT-A five or
six room house and barn. F. A.
Denley, Forest Service.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1919-06-20

Peerless Laundry Agency-M.
KOSKI. If.
Evening journal., 1919-08-06
r
BY RAZT BERRY.

Worms cat q hole in Detroit out
neld's bat-E-Eyah-M Jennings
Hughey Jennings and Ty Cobb want
TO windup their old age in a blaze
OF glory. But that all depends. sup
posln' some migrate would steal all
those $50 sticks Cobb. Neach snd
Flagsiesd tote around? Yea. even steal
the pattern OF themg Where arc there
any such sticks as those I? Funny about
the Tigers Anyone who can play out
field for Deiro.t can hit around 30.
lIughey has some kind of mysterious
bat he presents a player with soon as
he joins The outer works No matter
who the player Is they always bat
the same on account OF tho scarcity
~ building material during the war
llughcy feared he would run short OF
the favOrito weapons. but tho armis-
tee WIS signed In time 10 make up a
fresh batch FOR this season. When
they wanted 10 demobillze Samson's
strength they cut his hair II they
want 10 eifectually stop the Tiserf
lhcy'n have to demobillze inelr bats.
Evening journal., 1919-08-06
. Y. VI. II. A. BOYs no HIKE.

Troops 80 and 2s will take a hike on
sunday 10 Kennett Square. from the Y.
VI. H. g. cottage al the Springs to
visit the duPonts reconstruction camp
for wounded soldiers The scouts VIII
be in charge Of Mr.. HeimLch and As
sistanl Scoutmaster Green. who has
just returned from France as ser
geant in the medical corps The boys
Will leave the Springs about 40 o'clock
and arrive there about 1 oclick.
All boys wishing TO 20 must see Mr.
Heimlich or /. Brown. at the Y VI. H.
a. office. from 300 TO 100 O'Clock, any
day this week before Friday. The
scouts will sleep in the Y. NJ II. A.
cottage.
Mr. Heimlich will demonstrate the
different kinds OF trees and plants. The
members OF the u NJ II. A. are also
invited 10 attend this hike.
4 camp flre will be held on Saturday
evening and a treasure hunt on sun
day.
Evening journal., 1919-08-06

The Greenhill Gun club viii be open
tomorrow afternoon. and shooting will
commence at $50 O'Clock. There will
be no special program, but many
shooters Will be out 20 get IN good
trim for the saturday Merchandise
shoot
saturdays program 10 is expected,
viii bring out a record attendance at
The club. The trophies not shot for at
the registered tournament will De
chandso Xnt aud in ccts0inoinhrdlu
awarded In a special 30 Target mer-
chandise event In a manner that every
club shoiier Or local shOier will have
an equal chance 10 be one OF the win
ners.
Evening journal., 1919-08-06
TRIANGLE ON OT 4. W.

The All-Wilmington League, In ses-
sion last night was cut 20 six teams,
when the Triangle. team announced
they would withdraw. Richardson Park
had previously dropped from the list.
M3nager Taylor has joined the navy
and leaves for duty within week, and
as Captain "Ricky" Ruf did not care "a
take the team over The members voted
20 disband
A new schedule viii be arranged inn
mediaiely This Saturday Is an open
date In the organization. but all the
leans viii play. as there are a num-
her Of postponed games 10 be played.