The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-03-09
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Aoo CduSSu more imam 4UU cases or
sickness in this city, it is reported,
with families unlisted that do not
call physician. 1t is estimated there
are now 1000 cases in Stearns coun-
ty.
acknowledging of the case where
in r. Bruce Hunt brought action
against the Jackson county board in
an effort to compel them to appoint
him janitor of the courthouse has
been continued until March 8. Hunt
bases his action upon the soldiers
preference act.
Observation-Disclosures company,
Second Battalion, 135th Infantry, was
found to be in good condition, both
as to property, accounts and drill
efficiency, at its annual federal inspec-
ton.
Caledonia-Since the start of the
Houston County Farm Loan associa-
ton in September, 1921, the organiza.
ton, with membership of 80, has
completed loans for $90,400 and an
additional $4,000 in loans has been
allowed.
Chshom-Joseph Austin. former
mayor will head the opposition ticket
against George Trask, in the next
mayoralty race.
Hibbing-Complete filings of cam
didates for municipal offices at the
spring primary election saw but two
tickets in the field. Victor L. Power
will oppose Mayor John M. Cannon,
who is up for reelection.
OWatonna-Steel county made s.
17S,328 pounds of butter in it's 90 CO.
operative creameries in 1922, accord
ing to figures obtained from the an
nual reports Of the creameries. To-
tai receipts for the % cooperative as
sociations were 7S,79657 and the
creameries returned s1,S46, 360.57 to
their stockholders and other patrons
in checks, butter and supplies in the
year.
BarnesvilIe-The first woman can.
didate to file for office in the town
of GAINESVILLE is Miss Rose Marth,
who has filed as a candidate for the
office of city clerk. M. A. Fankhanel,
former business man and for several
years assessor, and E. Aamodt, pres.
ent incumbent, will oppose Miss
Martins election.
Clara City-The farm home Emo
Christians in Crate township was de-
stroyed by fire last night, causing a
loss of about $1,5e0. The fire is
thought to have been Of incendiary
origin
carver-The Carver Commercial
club was host at community gather
ing to 1000 farmers in appreciation Of
their trade with merchants. ]. T. Nc
Carthy and H. B. Myers of the state
dairy and food commission, and J.. ].
Farrell of st. Paul were the principal
speakers. o. c. Brunrus, president of
the Carver Commercial club, presided.
Virginia-There are few districts in
st. Louis county which do not boast a
Sunday school due to the efforts of
Rev. j. Lloyd Hunter, missionary in
st. Louis county for the American
Sunday School union. In the last five
years he has organized SO Sunday
schools with total enrolment Of
more than 1000.
Moose Lake-The growth of the
Moose Lake region in dairying and the
general advancement of farming are
reflected in the annual report of the
Moose Lake creamery, which shows
an increase of II per cent in the guam
tity of butter made and shipped dur
ing the last year, as compared to the
previous II months.
ST. cIoud-Plans have been started |
by the ST. Cloud council, United |
Commercial Travellers, for entertain
ing $500 statesmen at the annual meet |
ing of the grand council of Minnesota |
and North Dakota, which will be con.
Quoted in this city, June z, and 8.
There will be a baseball tournament
of council teams throughout the dis
trict and musical contest between |
the bands of the districts.
Duluth-The efforts OF the village of |
Hibbing to take out of court the ap.
plication of the mining interests for an
order to vacate the north 40 was halt
ed by a decision in which District
Judge H. A. Dancer ruled that the |
court had jurisdiction and power to |
make such an order. The village of |
Hibbing and property owners had inter |
posed objections to the jurisdiction OF
the court in the matter. Judge Dancer
set the hearing on the order to vacate |
the plat for March IL.
Fergus FaIls-A five day merchants |
institute will be conducted in this city |
and style show is planned for March
H. Frank Stockdale, one of the fore.
most authorities in the United States |
on business methods, will conduct the |
institute the first three days and Stan.
ley L. Krebs, who is noted as an ex.
pert of craftsmanship, advertising and |
scientific management Of men will di. |
rect the school the remaining two |
days.
Baker-A coroner's jury here return.
ed verdict stating the death of Louis
Getz, his wife and two children was
due to fire caused by an explosion
of unknown origin" Testimony indi.
Gated Getz might have started fire
in the kitchen stove with kerosene.
which, when analysed, was found to
contain about 10 per cent gasoline.
Pieces of the kitchen stove were found
scattered about in the wreckage. indt
eating an explosion, and witnesses liv.
ing near the Getz home testified they
heard two muffled explosions.
Fairmont-The most important
work in Fairmont for some time was
announced by the school board, which
has accepted plans for $4,000 add,
ton to the Lincoln school
Rochester-The Olmsted board OF
county commissioners has appropriat.
ed $500 for boys and girls projects.