The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-09-09
YEARS AGO|
Taken from The Ely Miner of
the same date in 1901.

Judge Dibell has granted the
Moon & Kerr Lumber company
new trial in the case brought
against it by Ole Halvorson to re-
cover damages for the loss of his
possessions in the Virginia fire.
This is one of the Virginia fire
cases, and when it was tried last
term it resulted in verdict award
ing Halvorson the full amount
claimed.
The case was important, not only
because of its own interest, but be-
cause it determined the liability for
the fire that destroyed the business
portion of the city of Virginia, June
z, 1901. Several other cases of
similar nature are pending, and if
the plaintiff wins out finally in this
case there are many others that will
be brought.
The case was heard by Judge
Dibell, and after the verdict for the
plaintiff was returned, the defend
ant made motion for a new trial
which was argued some time ago,
and which the court took under ad-
visement. The motion was based
on two grounds. The first was that
it was not justified by the evidence
and was contrary to law, and the
second was that errors in law oc-
cured on the trial. Under the new
law by which motions for new trials
must specify the errors charged.
The motion included a list of al
legged errors on the part of the
court In ruling against the views
of the defendant.
Road Builder Doyle who has been
working crew on the BURNSIDE
road, has worked out the $500 APP
preparation and broke camp yester-
day. Another good mile of excel
lent road has been constructed and
it is estimated that $1,000 will finish
the same clear through, bridge and
all.
AS there is no more money avail
able from the county the proposition
is being discussed to secure the cash
necessary by loan and finish the
work taking an order on next years
appropriation in payment. This
seems to be fair way out of the
difficulty and will be looked into by
parties Interested
Besides the BURNSIDE road the
highway leading thereto needs re-
pairing. The township of Morse
has this in charge and about $4,000
are needed to place the road west
of the city in condition.
Thos. Eagan, well known in these
parts. having travelled for the Hur-
ley Bros. Liquor company of st.
Paul for many years, died at the
Vail Hotel Saturday morning at
about four o'clock of an illness of
only week. j. F. Hurley. a mem
Der of the firm who was present at
the time of his death, departed with
the remains for St. Paul Saturday
morning where a wife and seven
children survive him.
James King, the fellow who shot
VIM. Carson at Hibbing during the
tournament was Friday indicted by
the grand jury for murder in the
first degree. Monday he pleaded
not guilty and his trial will proceed.
Paul Sharvey,. erstwhile sheriff
of st. Louis County and prominent
and well known in all circles of the
northern part of the state, died sud-
denly in MINNEAPOLIS, Monday. Tn
the death of Mr.. Sharvey, the
county of st. Louis loses a good
man and respected citizen.
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At the Zibley mine the Oliver
company has begun excavations for
the construction of new engine
house, air COMPRISING and electric
plant. This plant when completed
promises to be one of the best in
the northwest, fitted with improved
hosting gear, dynamos for the
motor system and lighting and one
of the latest COMPRISING plants.
A new stockpile ground is also being
filled in with the rock and ground
hoisted from the shaft.
The shovel at the Savoy stock
pile has been idle several days this
week. About 10000 tons have
been shipped from this mine and
about 10000 tons yet remains IN