The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-08-10
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employed at the Pioneer nine. met
sudden death Friday night by
walking into a blast and his partner
named Karlari was severely injured.
A hole had been fired and the men
walked into the drift when the ex-
plosion occurred. Warra was "A
years of age and leaves family in
Finland. The funeral took place
Sunday from the Finnish church.
Chas. Holm of Eveleth has begun
suit in District Court against Rich
ard Trezona for $500 damages.
Holm claims that vicious dog be-
longing to Capt. Trezona on April
81, attacked him, breaking his right
arm and otherwise severely injur-
ing him. Capt. Trezona is a
brother of Capt. Chas. Trezona of
this city.
Ernest Fournier, who mas been
employed with O'Neil Bros, the
logging contractors, is reported to
have drowned in Eve Lake some
time Sunday night. Fournier left
d
the camp Sunday evening. The
following morning the overturned
canoe was found floating about and
it is supposed Fournier is at the
bottom of the lake. Efforts have
been made to find the body with
out success.
In speaking of the ball game at
Two Harbors on the day of the
railroad mems picnic, the Two Har-
bors News says the following of one
of Ely's young men. "Magson, who
came down from Ely to play third
is one of the cleverest players yet
seen on the ground. He is a great
batter and his base work is error
less.
Mrs. Harry Wicks, who has been
i'll with pneumonia and bronchitis
for nearly three weeks, died at her
home this morning. at o'clock.
She was 55 years of age and had
resided in Ely for fourteen years.
She leaves husband and a brother
and sister to mourn her demise.
Her sister, Mrs. Dowrick, arrived
from Ishpeming last evening. Her
brother, VIM. Brown, formerly re-
sided on the ranges. but now makes
his home in Canada. The funeral
will occur Sunday from the M. E.
church. Many friends sympathise
with the sorrowing husband in his
bereavement.
Phil Sheridan arrived home from
Texas Monday after a three years
absence. He will remain some time
before returning south.
Miss Wilhelmina Pete was in
Tower few days last week in at
tendance of the teachers eyamina-
lions conducted by the county
superintendent.
Arthur Sheridan had the misfor-
tune to have his hand squeezed be-
tween two cars in the yard Monday
which necessitated the amputation
OF the first finger. He is doing as
well as can be expected.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Beiberman and fam
lily came up from Duluth Monday
and are at present encamped at
the Pengilly cottage on Long Lake,
where they will remain for some
time.
Mrs. Jas. Moonan entertained a
party of ladies at her home We'd
nesday afternoon with cards. A
very pleasant time was had. Mrs.
Moak winning the first prize and
Mrs. Pike the second. The hostess
served most delectable lunch.
Contractor Holmes has the con-
tract for putting in the foundations
for the machinery at the Pioneers
new engine house and has a large
crew at the work. SO cords of rock
will be used in the foundations for
the engine and hosting machinery,
besides the large quantity of con-
crete, estimated at 100 cubic feet.
Chief of Police LaBeau received
word Monday from Chief Troyer of
Duluth to watch out for one Martin
Brosius who had made way with a
diamond ring valued at $50 be-
longing to some resident of the
Zenith City. Brosius had been in
the town for several days and had
made several attempts to sell the
ring. When this did not succeed
he moved the setting and attempted
to secure money on the stone. He
left on the afternoon train Monday
an hour before the chief received
the Duluth letter.