The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Twenty YEARS Ago.
Taken from The Ely Miner Of
the same date in 1905.


mining district were much shocked
and panied on Tuesday to learn
that Amos Sheppard had died the
brother, w. N. Sheppard, at White
water, Wis, being suddenly stricken
with meningitis. About ten weeks
ago, Mr.. Sheppard while at the
Kitchi Canine Club in Duluth, was
taken with a fainting spell and
falling, his head struck the floor,
fracturing his skull. Upon removal
to the hospital his life was despaired
of for some time but four weeks
later his physicians held out hope
that complete rest would be bene-
fetal and Mr.. Sheppard was taken
to Whitewater by the family.
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The woods have been most thor
oughly secured in the vicinity of
Tower for the missing seven-year-
old Gus Wermen who mysteriously
disappeared Saturday evening at
about 8 o'clock The entire force
of the Tower Lumber company and
every available man in town search
ed all the week, but so far nothing
has turned up.
Mr. and Mrs. E. ]. Morcom and
family removed to Soudan Monday
where they will take up their resi-
dence. Their many friends in this
city wish them success in their new
home and also hope they may soon
again take up their residence in Ely.
Mr.. Morcom is in charge of the
machinery at the Minnesota mine.
Captain Frank A. Kent, former
resident of this city, and Miss
Elizabeth Treats of St. Dominic,
Cornwall, England, were married
yesterday at Duluth. They will re-
side at Hibbing.
Thomas Wakefield returned Sat-
urday from his twelve weeks visit
with his father and other relatives
in England. Mr.. Wakefield says ne
enjoyed his trip immensely but also
says he was glad to return.
Mrs. Thos. Mclaughlin entertain
ed six tables at pedro last evening
and an excellent evening was en-
joyed. The hostess served a most
palatable lunch and the prizes were
awarded to Mrs. j. A. Graves and
Nick Trebilcock. The party was
given in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrews who are visiting here.
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Miss Anna Enright of Biwabik
and Matt j. Doyle of Eveleth were
married Tuesday at West Duluth
The wedding was most elaborate
one and many were the congratu-
lations received. Among those from
this city who attended were Mrs. p.
r. Vail and son, Nicholas, NJ j.
Murphy and Miss Florence Carey.
The excursion to Soudan and
Tower Sunday morning on the occa-
sion of the Soudan Finnish Temper
ance Society was well attended and
all report an excellent time The
Ely lodge went down in body ac-
companied by the band and several
others accompanied the excursion.
The train returned at about IL
o'clock that night The Finnish
Athletic society gave an exhibition
at the hall and the same was well
received.
John Lazar employed at the Sib-
ley mine was caught by a fall of
ore Saturday evening at about $3.50
and his back broken. He was taken
to the Shipman Hospital where he
IS at present in precarious condi-
ton. An operation Wednesday de-
veloped the fact that the cord is
completely severed.
1t is said that the Oliver Iron
Mining company has drilled more
than fifty miles of diamond drill
holes in-the Lake Superior district
in exploration work and proving ore
bodies. This means 264, 900 feet
The average cost of drilling is S.
per foot, which indicates that the
company has expended a million and
third dollars for this purpose
As there are many large companies
in the Lake Superior district it car
be seen without figuring very harG
that many million dollars has beer
expended in locating the valuable
iron mines of this district.
James Lockett left yesterda,
morning for Bisbee, Arizona, where
he will be employed. His famil,
will remain in the city.
Hilda Maria Ahonen secured frs
Tapers Monday from the deputy
clerk renouncing her allegiance tx
the Gar of Russia for the purpose
of filing on a homestead before
Commissioner Westcott.
Henry Chinn, who has for year!
held the position of Chief Clerk Al
the Chandler mine, this week re
signed his position and will take W
other duties. So far Mr.. Chinn ha:
not indicated as to whether h;
would leave town or remain but
says his family will reside here TO,
some time to come. The many
friends of Mr.. .Chinn and family
hope they may continue to be citi
zens of Ely, but wish them all sue
cess in whatever station they may
be placed. The Chandler office has
been abolished, all business here.
after to be transacted from the big
Office. 1t is reported that Chas
Grabowsky will be appointed assist
ant superintendent under Caps. IRE.
IONA and that Richard Coad viii
have the position as chief clerk.
No trace of the missing Tower
boy has as yet been found and the
city council has offered a reward of
$50 which has been added to the