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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
WAR HERO
laid AWAY.
FUNERAL OF MATT SMUK WAS
LARGE AND TOOK PLACE
MONDAY AFTERNOON.

As stated in last weeks Miner,
the remains of Matt Smuk, one of
eleven Ely young men to lose their
lives in the great war, arrived Satur-
day noon accompanied by Lieut..
Southgate from Fort Smelling. The
remains were met at the train by a
detail from Frank Lozar Post Amer
lean Legion and taken to the Fenske
undertaking parlors.
The funeral took place Monday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock and was in
charge of the local post. The fun
eral was one of the largest ever held
in this city and took on the nature of
patriotic demonstration: Flags
about the city were at half mast
since Saturday noon and stores and
business houses closed for an hour
during the funeral Frank Lozar
Post had provided uniformed pail
bearers, firing squad and color guard
besides an escort of fifty men. The
L. o. o. NJ, of which deceased was
member, also turned out in body
headed by the colors.
Services were conducted at the
Catholic church by Rev. Father Mi
helcic. The church was packed to
the doors. Rev. Mihelcic spoke to
the assemblage in both Slavcnic and
English and dwelt on the patriotism
and Christianity of the American
soldier in the late great catastrophe,
many of whom laid down their lives
for their country. Miss Mccormick
rendered a vocal solo and Misses
Leonard and Toombs a duet during
the services.
Military honors were given at the
grave. The firing squad fired vol
legs over the grave; the bugler blew
taps and the body was consigned to
the earth in the Smuk family lot.
The funeral was a particularly sad
one. At the time the citizens of the
city were laying away the body of
her son, Mrs. Smuk was at DEATH
door, she having been stricken a few
days before the arrival of the body.
She was not aware of the return of
Matt and since that time has lowered
between life and death.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
RUM0R OF CUT
IN WAGES.
ADvIcEs FROM NEW YORK SAY
AcUT OF rs PER CENT WILL
BE MADE MAY FIRST.

A cut of 25 per cent is expected
to be made effective on May 1 in
wages of employees of the Oliver Iron
Mining company at its mines in the
Lake Superior district, according to
advices received in Duluth says the
Duluth Herald.
Officials Of the United States Steel
Corporation are reported to have as
serted that reductions in wages of
its miners could not be delayed any
longer in Justice to the iron industry
as whole. They contend that the
steel corporation has treated its men
fairly in maintaining full organized
tion at high pay at its mines on the
ranges during the winter. In dis
tinct contrast to the corporations
stand, attention has been drawn to
the fact that the Independent COM
panies put wage reductions in effect
early in the winter, and that practic-
ally their entire mine operations
were suspended later.
Quotations on iron ore for the
1921 season are not expected to be
announced before May l. The de-
lay in naming prices has been ex-
planned by the slow demand for ore
in the East, due to the large stocks
being carried on the Lake Erie docks
and in furnace yards.
An official of the Oliver Iron Min
ing company said yesterday that his
information is that its ore shipments
for the season from the docks will
begin about May L. It is thought
unlikely that the independent COM
panies viii start shipping in any vol
ume until well along towards June.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Ely in the Lead.

1t may be interesting to note that
Ely at present is the only mining
community in the mining district of
Lake Superior working its properties
on normal basis. From the Iron
River district comes the news by
letter to parties in this city that out
of % mines, IL are shut down en-
tirely, 10 are working part time and
one, a property Of the Steel Corpora
ton is working full capacity. From
every other district comes news of
shut-downs and part time operations
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Blu. RUNNING Rexul.rlx.

The Biwabik Transportation Co.
began running the bus line between
Ely and Biwabik Sunday and daily
trips have been made since, the bus
arriving at about IL o'clock and de-
parting at o'clock for the return
trip. The run is made over the Ely
Virginia road and touches Aurora
and Embarrass enroute. The bus
has been pretty well patronized this
week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
CARNIVAL COMING.

Just one week more and the Car
nival will be here. Are you going?
You can't afford to miss it. It's
going to be good. Everything for a
good time and a good time for every
body. Do you like to dance? If
you do, don't miss the jitney dance.
Do you enjoy good boxing or wrest-
ling match? See two or three of them
at the athletic entertainment. Take
three shots at the niger babies. Try
your luck for big prize. Visit the
beauty parlor and the den of horrors.
Get your fortune told by those who
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

Mrs. John Happala, SO years of age
died Monday morning at her home in
this city. She has been resident of
Ely for the past thirty years and was
strictly home body, it being said of
her that she never has been as far
away from home as the depot since
the day she arrived in the city. Her
demise is mourned by her surviving
spouse and large circle Of friends.
The funeral will take place Sunday
from the Finnish church.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Minnesota Lost $500 Men.

Nearly $500 men of Minnesota
made the supreme sacrifice on land
and sea in the World war, according
to records compiled in the war rec
ords commission, state historical
building.
The commissions staff under dir
ection of Franklin Holbrook, secre-
tary, compiled the records of 1000
of these heroes. As a silent and
lasting tribute to these men, a gold
star is placed on huge service flag
which is hung in the area way of the
historical building.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Man Found Dead.

The remains of Gust Thompson
were brought to the city Thursday
from Robinson Lake. Thompson
was 40 years of age and employed on
the section at that place. He had
been missed for several days, the
last seen of him was on the Monday
previous when he took the train for
Ely. Thursday he was found in a
shack near the station, dead Moth
ing is known of the man. He was
buried Tuesday the cause of death
being attributed to heart failure.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

and spry up to about a year ago when
he sustained a fall and since then
has been practically helpless. Out
of large family, Mrs. Ellefsen is
his only living defendant.
The remains were taken TO Ish-
peming, Mich, this morning, accom-
panied by Mrs. Ellefsen, where the
burial will take place in the family
lot and in which city the family set
tied forty years ago.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

know how. Learn of your past, pres
emit and future. If you are hungry
or thirsty there will be plenty to eat
and drink, These and a hundred other
surprises will be seen at the Carnival
Saturday afternoon and evening,
April Both at the Community Center.
The Carnival will open from 2:30
P. NJ. to 500 P. M. for the children
and 700 P. M. to IL 80 P. M. for the
grownups and children with their par
ents. Don't forget the time and
place and don't miss it. It's going
to be good.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Aged Lady Dies.

The funeral of Mrs. John Annala,
aged 70 years, who died Friday, took
place Sunday from the Finnish
church, Rev. Ruotsolainen officiating
The Kaleva lodge of which deceased
was member, attended the funeral
in body. She. is survived by her
husband and has resided in Ely for
&c years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Birthday Party.

Mrs. B. o. Strachan entertained
eight tables at ''bridge" Wednesday
evening, the occasion being the 39th
birthday of Mr.. Strachan. The hon.
ors were awarded Miss Bess Wright
for the ladies and Richard Trezona
for the gentlemen. A most appetite
ing dinner was served by the hostess
assisted by Mrs. w. d. Gallagher and
Mrs. Kenneth Duncan. Mr.. Strachan
was the recipient of the well wishes
of the gathering for many happy
returns of the day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

Stuart Braley Smith, Jr., made his
appearance at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stuart B. Smith, Monday after
noon. The little fellow weighed
eight pounds and all concerned are
doing finely, in particular the" daddy
who was passing the cigars.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Skubec, were
made happy by the arrival of baby
girl at their home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank German be-
came the proud parents of a baby
boy Sunday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Past Master. N;gbt.

Saturday evening viii be Past
Masters night for the local Masons
and the Third Degree viii be exemph-
fled by the past masters. The Tower
Masons will be here and about 20
from Babbitt. Representative r. w.
Hitchcock will be here from Hibbing
and make the address. After the
work at the lodge rooms, dinner viii
be served at the Community Center
by the members of the Eastern Stars.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
The Red Dev;Is Please.

Two hundred couples took advant-
age of the Opportunity offered by the
presence Of the Louisiana Red Devil
Jazz organization here Saturday ev-
ening and danced to the excellent
music furnished by this bunch of live
wire dance meters. The bali was
given by the American Legion who
had decorated the Auditorium most
handsomely. Everyone had an ex-
cellent time and the clock showed 12
all too early. A large number from
Tower were present and also several
couples from Winton and other towns
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Attended HEARING.

Alderman John p. Erickson repre-
senting the City of Ely returned
Monday from st. Paul where he had
attended the public hearing before
the house on the per capita tax ex-
penditure bill. Mr.. Erickson states
that the hearing developed many IN
teresting things.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Road Work Begun.

Work on the Ely end of the Bah
bitt road was begun Monday and
Foreman Ed. Nixon has consider
able crew on the job. The Ely end
of the road viii be a comparatively
easy piece of road to build. Work
is also progressing on the Babbitt end
where considerable rock is encoun-
tered.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Is Attending Wedding.

Mrs. Louis Eisench left Friday for
Oshkosh, Wis, where she went to at
tend the wedding of her neice which
took place Wednesday evening. She
will remain for a visit with relatives
for few days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Met Here SUNDAY.

The telegraphers of the line of the
D. & I. R. met here Sunday with
John R. Hanson, operator at the'local
station. This meeting was in line
with the organizations of the rail-
road in meeting at various places to
talk over affairs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

''The Red Viper" a notion picture
being shown under the auspices of
Minnesota Legion posts, teaches red
blooded Americanism, shows the pure
gold and the worthless dross that
make up our melting pot, and drives
home the lesson of patriotism and
loyalty to country and comrades.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Father of Mrs. ElIef.en Die.

John Norman, who has made his
home with his daughter, Mrs. A. d.
Ellefsen, in this city for the past ten
years, died Wednesday, aged 81.
The aged gentleman had been healthy
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

assigned to the several districts on the
Superior National Forest and on May
18th, five additional guards will be
added. These will be assigned to the
various lookout towers as lookout OBJ
servers.
The repairing Of the Forest Service
telephone lines will be started May 1
It is expected to have them all in
working order by May 18th. There
are approximately It's miles of tele-
| phone line to be gone over before the
fire season opens.
Oscar Heikkila, recently appointed
Forest Ranger will leave the latter
part Of the week for Lac La Croix,
Crooked Lake and Iron Lake to over
haul the Government launches stat
Toned on the boundary waters. Ranger
Heikkila succeeds former Ranger Ev-
erett who resigned several weeks ago.
Kelley Schreck left last Thursday
for the Michigan National Forest to
assume the duties of Supervisor hav-
ing been promoted from Forest Ex-
aminer.
Ranger Denley reports the Stoney
road to be m good condition for travel
as far as Camp 6, where work sus-
pended last fall.
Work win start Immediately on
the Halfway boathouse in the Stoney
River district. Ranger Denley left
this noon with a crew in his new
Ford for the Halfway.
Indications are that the fire sea-
SON win be abnormally early. The
greatest of care should be taken
with camp and other fires, and it is
the duty Of everyone to see that fires
are put out before being left and to
assist in bringing to justice those who
persist in leaving fires burning un-
attended, thereby destroying life and
property. The forest service asks
your cooperation in assisting to pre-
vent the enormous loss caused by
FIRE. Those who are careless can ex-
pect to feel the arms Of the law.
There is, and probably always will
be, class of people who viii be care
less in spite of such propaganda and
the law must be enforced to reach
those who are still careless and to
serve az an example to others.
The federal fire laws provide pen
alties for the following offenses:
I. For willfully setting a fire or
causing others to set fire to timber,
brush or grass land upon the public
domain.
2. For leaving any FIRE, set for
any cause, unattended on public land
near infiamable material.
8. For not Totally distinguishing
fire on public land before leaving It.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

There will be no dancing in Vir-
ginia on May Both if the Legionaires
can prevent it. They have gone on
record as opposed to dancing on Mem
orial Day, declaring that one full day
is all too little to give in memory of
the bravery and sacrifice of those
who died for America.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

votion to American ideals and insti-
buttons be our living memorial to the
dead. Let US dedicate every day of
every year to the noble task Of pre-
serving for our children the govern
ment of our fathers under which we
have prospered so well.
This is duty we owe every soldier
who sleeps in that long chain of
battlefelds that have been immoral
lied with American blood. It is the
duty we owe those brave women who
never smile nor cry but who proudly
wear star Of gold. II is duty we
owe ourselves as Americans. It is a
duty we owe our God as men. Our
duty-to keep the pathway Of liberty
open to even the humblest Of Gods
freemen-is the purpose, the pride
and The Glory that is America.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
Nd FOREST NOTES
fBy the Superior Forest oAace.)

Twelve Forests guards will report
for duty on May 1st. These will be
assigned to the several districts on the
Superior National Forest and on May
18th, five additional guards will be
added. These will be assigned to the
various lookout towers as lookout OBJ
servers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22
The repairing Of the Forest Service

The repairing Of the Forest Service
telephone lines will be started May 1
It is expected to have them all in
working order by May 18th. There
are approximately It's miles of tele-
phone line to be gone over before the
fire season opens.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

Honorably discharged ex-service
men may receive their victory medals
without delay by mailing discharge to
U. S. Army, Federal Bldg, Minneap-
oils. Conscientious DIRECTORS who
refused to wear the uniform, and men
accepted by local boards but rejected
at camp before entering on regular
duty, are not entitled to the medal
and in no case is it being issued to
them, according to a recent announce
ment by the War Department.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

Every Minnesota hamlet of 500
inhabitants has Legion post which
has for its object the teaching of
Americanism. Every member is
working for loyalty and the uplift of
his community. This fabric of pat
riotism in our national life will bind
this nation together and make it safe
for all time", said A. H. Vernon,
Commander of the American Legion
of Minnesota, in an address before
the Minnesota Civic and Commerce
Association on April 18th.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

To honor the memory of buddies
who died in service before the Amer
can Legion was founded, each Mime
sofa Legion Post will place their name
on it's charter membership roll and
erect Legion markers above their
graves on Memorial Day-with the
permission of the relatives of these
dead comrades.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-04-22

Work win start Immediately on
the Halfway boathouse in the Stoney
River district. Ranger Denley left
this noon with crew in his new
Ford for the Halfway.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-02-09
Local Scenes TO
Appear in Films

Luncheon hour was greatly de-
layed today by the fact that mo-
tion picture camera man and direc-
tor were on the streets at the noon
hour taking pictures for a great
drama which is to feature local seem
cry as well as local talent. Their ap-
pearance in front of the Hotel Aus
tin, where the scenes of dramatic
plot were pictured, held luncheon
goers in hordes at that point, while
the hero saved the heroine from the
clutches of the villain, ending with
the hair-raising episode of pitching
the latter over the balcony.
The event was the filming of "The
Romance OF the Lithia CITY," in
which the following local stars ap-
pear: Hero, Mingus Aiken; villain,
Edgar Buchanan; heroine, Beth John
son; neglected girl, Vivian Elliott.
The pictures were taken by represen-
tatives of the San Joaquin Motion
Picture company, with G. A. Camp
bell as the director and NJ. Athens
as camera man. These men have
been in Ashland for the past two
days, taking films of the high school
faculty and students, and several
other leading local features. The
films of today will appear in a pic
ture to be shown at the Vining in
the near future, according to the
manager in charge of their produc-
ton.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-02-09
Observed sixty-First Wedding Day.

Mr.. and Mrs. 5. G. Edwards, old
time pioneers of Ashland, last Satur;
day celebrated their slxty-first we'd
ding anniversary at their home or
Oak street. A feature that made the
occasion one of great enjoyment was
the presence of their two living child
ren. one of whom, \. o. Edwards, had
come from his home in Johnson coun-
ty. Kansas, to be with his parents
for this great event, Kind neishbors
frightened the day by bringing in
dainty things to eat and extending
congratulations to this charming old
couple for the many years they had
passed in close cOmpanionship. Mr.
and Mrs. Edwards were married Feb
ruary s. 1860, in Kansas, while that
state was yet territory. They came
to Oregon in 1883, and settled in
Wallowa county. where they made
their home until 1894, when they
moved to Jackson county and have
lived in Medford and Ashland ever
since. Six children were born to
them. only two Of whom arr living.
These are Arthur and A. o. Edwards.
Mrs. Edwards has been in very deli
cate health all winter, up until the
present time. but is now feeling quite
well again. She is SO years Of age,
while her husband is 81.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-02-09
BEWARE OF SHORT
CHANGE ARTISTS

Elhart's drug store, according to
reports. is the latest victim of the
short change artist who has been
working in Medford during the past
week Last Saturday night stran-
ger came in the store, and after max
ing a small purchase presented a $40
bill to the clerk In making the
change some confusion resulted, but
it was thought the correct change
was given out. However there SEEM
ed to be shortage when the days
balance was made, although it is not
known whether a mistake was made
with this customer or not.
The man flimflammed Haskins, a
Medford druggist. out Of Il consider
able sum last week, and attempted to
work his game on several others, but
failed, ii is stated. His method, It
is claimed, is to make a small pur-
chase and produce Il 500 bill in pay
ment. When the clerk made the
change, the slick person would cas-
ually remark that he thought he had
paid with a one dollar bill, and sug-
gest that the price be taken from the
dollar bill. The storekeeper would
agree to this, and the success of the
plan depended ON the buncoist get
ting the merchant befuddled with a
rapid fire comment on the weather,
etc. In the manipulation the one dol
lar would be substituted for a ten
dollar bill. The gent always chose y
a busy hour for his work and as soon
as he netted his profit departed.
Ashland business men are warned
about accommodating a stranger with
4 bill of large denomination
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-02-09
Valley Ministers
Meet in Medford

The Rogue River Valley Ministerial
association at its last meeting in Med
ford, last Monday, reelected Rev. c.
+. Koehler of Ashland as president
for the next term and Miss Rhoda
Burnett of Medtord vice president
Rev. II, G, Hanson of Grants Pass
was elected secretary-treasurer.
At this meeting Rev. ]. w. Angel
of Phoenix presented an interesting
and instructive address on "The Cos
pei for the World of Today"
W. +. Brown of Medford presented
the matter of Sabbath observance,
which was favorably considered by
the association The next meeting
will be at Grants Pass on the first
Monday in April A good program
is anticipated,
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-02-09
Real Estate transfers.

/ Thomas Hayerty ct al to j. r. Payne
ct AL lots and 6, blk. 3. Lumden's
add. to Medford; $4,000.
W. j. Dumhil ct ux to Thomas
Eddy; W. 30 IT, of lots 1, 2, 3, 4,
blk. l.. c. & D. add. to Medford.
l.. VI. Page to +. d. Netherand: /:
lot 10, blk. 5S. Mcdford.
Clarence Wheeler ct uX to George
w. Nelson ct uX; lot in NEv. sec. 25.
tp. 81, S. II. NV.
City Of Medford to Lulu Helms;
lot 21. blk /. Fruitdale add. to Med.
ford. S3135.
City of Medford to Ben J. Trow-
bridges pt. lot H. blk. s. Park add.
to MedfOrd
City of Medford to Bert Anderson: I:
lot 12. blk /. Highland Park add. to
Medford; S1O4.7S.
City of Medford to X. f. Montgom-
cry ct ux; lots s. blk. 2, Willeke's
add to Medford; 5000.
David II. Rosenberg ct al to b. b.
Lowry ct ux; pit Die 81. tp. 3S, S.
r. wv.
J. NJ. Wright to S. c, Gunter. lots
81 and 22, w. c. Myer add. to Ash
land.
Eta A. Rowland to Leon w. New
comb; lot 25. Galley add. to Ashland.