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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05
CARs16.15, Gas 81. Is
STATE TAX AVERAGE.
MINNESOTA 1925 LEVIES ON
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS FOR
BETTER ROADS MADE
PUBLIC.

State license of $16.15 and $4.25
gasoline taxa combined total of
| $20.40 was the complete tax and
full good roads contribution on the
average passenger automobile in
Minnesota last year. Based on Off
cial reports just made public in St.
Paul, the figures are held to apply
fairly in st. Louis county as we'll as
in the rest of the state.
More than half of the automobiles
yielded less than $12 each of license
or registration fee and $3.50 OF
gasoline tax, the records Indicate.
On the remaining higher priced,
heavier autos the average was
$25.35-about $2O.35 license anu
SIS gas tax. The highest tax aver
age was $3.50 on commercial busses
and to this the gas tax was estlmat-
ed to have added nearly 5000.
State tax officials said that at the
1925 rate the personal property tax
if levied on an $500 automobile
would be $15.25. If that is a fair
average value, it was pointed out,
the use of better highways is cost
ing auto owners only a few dollars
III IdACS ouli IC-
turned many times over by good
roads savingJ on car running costs.
Registration fees continuing less
than the SIS pledged under Good
Roads Amendment No. l and less
than the former combined personal
property tax and state license. part
of the gasoline tax now represents
the only special highway tax in Min
nesota.
Motor vehicle registration fees
will be from 15 to 80 per cent low
er this year than last, due to re-
duced tax rates and factory prices.
Gas tax revenue, however, is expect
ed to increase in proportion to the
numbers of cars and trucks and the
full year of collections against
eight months in 1925. Income for
needed improvements and upkeep on
the most used highways will show
slight if any gain, according to
most estimates, and certainly not
enough to offset the greater use of
the roads.
The state records on auto and gas
taxes afford the following unofficial
estimates of tax averages in various
classes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Winton. The young people are well
known here and have hosts of
friends who wish them unlimited
happiness in the step they are about
to take. Miss Forciea is one of
Winton's fairest daughters and num-
bers her friends by the list of ac-
quaintances. Mr.. Sheridan has re-
sided in Ely since his early childhood
and is well and favorably known.
The Miner joins in the well wishes.
Deputy Clerk of the Court Schae-
fer has issued marriage licenses to
the following couples during the
past week. The marriages will
occur next Sunday at the Catholic
church
Matt Grahek and Ursula Centa.
John Kuznik and Anna Samez.
Anton Tekavec and Johanna Ceb-
in.
A sleighride party to Louis Muir
rays exploring camp of the White
Iron Lake Iron Co., was INDUCED in
by party of fifteen Sunday after
noon and evening. A most delight
full time was had with lunches.
games and dances. Spooner's full
orchestra furnished music during
the evening.
The marriage of John Judnich
and Miss Katherine Barich was SOL
at the Catholic church Sun
day by Rev. Jos. F. Buh. After the
ceremony a wedding repast was
spread at the home of the bride. A
large number of invited guests were
present.
1t was with utmost sorrow that
the friends of the family Saturday
evening learned of the accident
causing the death of Eddie Penglaze,
Oldest son of Capt. and Mrs. JOS
at Hibbing. He. was Is
years of age and was born in this
city where me resided up to several
years ago when his parents moved
to Hibbing.
Mrs. Chas. Grabowsky and child
rem returned Wednesday evening
from their extended visit with rel
atives and friends in Detroit and
northern Michigan points.
x
'Lish LaBeau returned Monday
evening from the Mesaba range
where he had been employed for the
0ast year. He will after a visit
with his parents return to Chisholm.
John L. Sullivan, mayor of Shaga-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

wa, visited in the city several days
this week. While in the city he met
his brother. James, whom he had
not seen for several years. Mr..
Sullivan states that Section 80 is all
| right and suits Inn.
The Euchre Club met with Mrs.
Louis Eisenach Wednesday after
noon. Mrs. L. M. Wagner secured
first prize and Mrs. VIM Gallagher
the second trophy. A good time ac-
companied by most detachable
lunch was had.
N. j. Vanderbloom a week ago
yesterday purchased the building he
IS now occupying for a photograph
gallery, from ]. L. Shannon. Mr..
Vanderbloom says the town looks
good to him and ne intends to stay.
Supt. w. P. Chinn of the Pick
and5 Mather interests on the Mesaba
was in the city Wednesday and to-
gether with j. p Labrec of the
White Iron Lake Iron company,
made trip to the worKings of this
company on Section 2.
Contractor Jury will this week in
all probability finish the work re-
modelling the upper west half of the
Gleason building for lodge purposes
and various lodges expect Ito move
in about Feb. LIST. The rooms will
be neat and tasty and will be a
credit to the town. Already there
are several making arrangements
for grand openings in the new hall.
q
The diamond drill which has
been working at Mud Greek for the
past six or seven months has been
removed to lands near this city.
The Oliver company has been drill
ing in that section and put down
three holes but it is said that aside
from a small vein of low grade ore
nothing has been shown up. Work
would probably have continued
longer but conditions were expert
enced that caused much extra ex-
pense.
L. R. Sims left Monday for an
extended t1ip through the mining
fields of Mexico, Arizona and other
states. He will be absent some
time.
George Ferderber and Cille Met
teditch and Jacob Shorjak and
Mary Zrvar secured licenses to wed
Saturday. The first named couple
were married Sunday while the
second will be married tomorrow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05
255,749
rotal. 576.472 Av. S16.83

Total 576,472 Av. 1888
Autos taking the $12 minimum
tax have "a plates; over $12 tax
the b tags; Commercial busses at
10 per cent the &C. tags; SIS mini
mum tax trucks, 'T' tags; Over SIS
tax trucks, * tags; Commercial
trucks at 10 per cent, 'Y' tags; Mot
orcycles, M tags; Trailers, ~ tags,
and dealers cars the 'D' tags, as
listed above.
have paid none than $500, 900 of
gas taxes in Minnesota and the bal
ance of consumption during the
year is charged to dealers and mis-
cellaneOus consumption.
The total of 576,472 motor veh-
icles registered showed an increase
of 66,671 over 1924, and brought
in SO, 704,47 taxes. or an average
of 1888 on all classes, motorcycles
to commercial busseS Chauffeur
licenses, incomplete registrations,
penalties, delinquencies ana other
miscellaneous items added $62,408
of revenue.
Gasoline taxes for the eight
months were $3,S63,940, indicating
that the Minnesota gasoline bill last
year exceeded $50,000,000. 1t is
estimated that the general average
consumption for all motor vehicles
in the state was nearly 500 gallons,
the 2-cent gas tax averaging 1910
for the eight months. AS shown,
however, the large number of pas
senger automobiles yielded less than
$3.50 and others about SIS gas
taxes.
As is generally known, the auto
and gas taxes are the only levies
on motor vehicles in Minnesota and
also the only income provided for
the improvement and maintenance
of main 'highways-when auto taxes
go down. road work suffers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
enjoyed a plealant time at the lodge
rooms Friday evening. A radio
concert was on the program for the
early part of the evening when an
Odd Fellow and Rebekah program
was to be broadcast from the Twin
Cities. Owing to the poor recep-
ton this wal not a success. An
orchestra furnished music for a
dance and later in the evening a
lunch was served
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

The Ely chapter of the Izaak
Walton League met last evening and
large membership discussed fish
acquisitions for the year; beaver
trapping on the reserve as per the
recommendation of the State Game
and Fish department; the elk ques-
ton and other matters. A lunch
was served.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Peter Cosgrove of Gilbert, one of
the staid citizens of the Mesaba
range has been in the city this week
calling on his numerous friends. He
is accompanied by w. ]. Cahill of
Duluth who represents the Ameri-
can Lloyds insurance company of
Duluth and together they are inter
esting Ely people in this company
with excellent success.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

James Paulos and Byron Carlson
made Vocational talks at the Wed
nesday meeting of the Rotary Club.
Both were good and considerable in
formation on the confectionery and
automobile business was absorbed
by the members. The Presbyterian
ladies served a most appetlzing
dinner. The next meeting will be
a Washington and Lincoln meeting.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Apostle of the
Chocolate Shop became the proud
parents of their first-born, daugh-
ter, at the Shipman Hospital Mon
day. All concerned doing fine es-
pecially the proud father who has
been passing the cigars.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

piref. This series will continue
through to the Easter services of
April 4th. The Bible is the only
source book Of spiritual informa-
tion and guidance. To the Bible
we must go for the Interpretation
of what Christianity means in any
generation. 1.-THE Individual En-
pire" is serial attempt ito interpret
Christianity according to Christ.
The pastor with the cooperation
of Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. Duncan
and Mrs. Newgord will present for
the vesper service a Symphonic
Sermon" With piano. and violin
and the spoken word Beethoven's
Third Symphony q musical portrait
of Napoleon is the composition Of
fered. The message is "The Futility
of Force as an Instrument of True
Greatness"
The Junior choir will create the
right vesper atmosphere in tine an
them Evening Prayer" by Raudeg
ger.
REV. H. R. BROWNE, Pastor.
ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH.
LIST Mass, (Slovenian Sermon)--
200 A. M.
I'd Mass, English Sermon) 49,
1000 A. NJ
Vespers and Benediction.
REV. FATHER MIHELCIC. Pastor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05
A letter has haan

A letter has been received from
Edmund X. Dye of Eaton, Ohio,
who spent several days in this vic
unity lat season on a fishing trip
IN which he stated his satisfaction
over results in Farm Lake and Also
his desire to come again next sum-
mer and brino several other en-
thusiaSts with him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs w ]. Berglund
were made happy Saturday by the
arrival of girl baby at their home.
The little Mrs is six months old and
arrived from Kansas City where she
was adopted by Mr.. and Mrs, Berg
lund
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Thos. Harri was in Duluth the
fore part of the week and while
there filed with the County Audit
or his candidacy for County Conn
missioner of the Fourth District,
the position now held by Commits
sioner Fay of Tower.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. James Paulos and
son returned Tuesday from the
Twin Cities where they had spent
a month on a visit with friends and
relatives. Mr. Paulos states that
while the weather was fine durfn~
his visit, he suffered with the cold,
damp air of the central part of the
state.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

All those who are expecting to at
tend the Mothers and DAUGHTERS
banquet at the Community Center
at $3.50 on February IL. are re-
quested to register by Monday next.
Send reservations to either Mrs.
Berg, Mrs. Enolund or Mrs. Quig-
low
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Rev. Father Mihelcic has been in
st. Paul and Duluth this week
assisting in the work of the conse-
Grafton ceremonies by which Rt.
Rev. Thomas A. Welch was made
Bishop of Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Probate Judge S. w. Gilpin is
here today and holding session of
court in the City Hall. Several pro-
bate matters are being disposed of.
Judge Gilpin is accompanied by his
clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Mrs. Peter Schaefer was in Du-
luth Monday where she attended
the meeting of the Child Welfare
board of st. Louis County of which
she is the vice president.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Carlson Bros. at the Service
Garage have a handsome new Hup-
mobile on display at their show
rooms. Call and see it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Two young pure-bred Russian
wolfhound pups owned by Roy Bax-
from were the victims of the dog
poisoner last week. The pups were
kept at the lake in an enclosure.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05
CHURCH NOTES
ELY M. E. CHUR H-Sund

ELY Nj. E. CHURC Sunday
School at 9:45 A. M. Morning
Worship at 1900 A. M. Epworth
League at GAS p. M. Evening
Service at 7:30 P. M. Come and
bring your friends.
Sunday is Lincoln Day in the
churches. The special patriotic SER
vice will be- held in the morning.
"What is that in thine hand?" lis
the text for the evening sermon.
Remember the Sunday School
and the Epworth League devotional
meeting. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
JOHN L. PARISH, Minister.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The season of Lent is approach
ing. The people and the churches
are preparing themselves for, a sea
son of spiritual examination and
culture. In view of this fact the
pastor will begin series of sermons
for the morning hour under the
general theme of the Invisible En-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

The Women's Benefit Association
of the Maccabees are presenting
MADAM Behave" at the Opera
House next Monday and Tuesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Thos. Mclaughlin, Ed. Edwards
and Peter Swanson attended the
Safety Meeting of the Duluth &
Iron Range at Duluth Tuesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Valentine Chests. Something new.
Everything in party favors in the
greatest variety awaits your selec-
ton at Marthals Candy Kitchen
Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

A chimney fire caused the fire de-
partment run to the Opera House
corner yesterday afternoon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Alderman Henning Olson is spend
ing the week in Hibbing where he is
serving as a member of the Grand
Jury.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Vern Mccarthy was here from
Eveleth over Sunday for visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Mccarthy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Dallman the cigar manufacturer
made business visit to Gilbert and
other points on the Mesaba range
this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Mrs. John A. Johnson returned
Monday from Tower where she had
spent several days with relatives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

James Moonan attended meet
ing of the st. Louis County Club
at Virginia Saturday. Mr.. Moonan
is one of the directors of the Club.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Schroe-
der left Tuesday ,or California
where they will spend the next
month
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Miss Marie McGreevey was a
week end visitor to her home at Du-
luth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

The Siegel Androy Hotel Orches-
ira of musicians and entertainers
will furnish the music for the Lee
gion Auxiliary Bail on Feb. IL.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Red satin lined Heart Boxes filled
with choice candies. All sazes.
Martha's Candy Kitchen.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Wilson Carlson of the Service
Garage was Duluth visitor Tues
day on business
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

The Ely fire department held its
regular monthly meeting Wednes-
day evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Ju:t received a large assortment
of the latest styles and fabrics in
dress goods and silks at Bezek's.-
adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Annual Ball of the Legion Auxil-
larry at the Washington, Auditorium
on Feb. IL.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

In another column will be found
several assessment notices and a
notice for bids by the City of Ely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

MADAM Behave, cousin cture
to "Charley1a Aunt" ait the Opera
House Monday IA Tuesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05
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H. J.. Merdink returned Friday
from visit in the Twin Cities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

See the shoe offerings made by
Carlson & Hillman in another place
in this paper.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Flu Rautio and his Oilomatic
heater is the subject of an ad in
this weeks issue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. James C. Forciea of
Winton have issued invitations to
the marriage of their, daughter,
Julia, to Arthur A. Sheridan of this
city, the same to occur on Wednes-
day, Feb. z, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. at
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

WOOD FOR SALE-Good heavy
mill wood for Sale. $500 stove
wood cord. Prompt delivery. C.
Randall, phone no. 353-R. If.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

LOST-Thursday, small purse con-
tanning $l1.25, either at the Com
munity Center or on the street.
Return to Mrs. Thos. Mclaughlin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

George Ferderber and Cille Met
teditch and Jacob Shorjak and
Mary Zrvar secured licenses to wed
Saturday. The first named couple
were married Sunday while the
second will be married tomorrow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

FOR SALE-Good timothy hay at
BeZek's. Leave your order at
once as it will not last long ait
the prices we are asking. 2-5
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

LOST-Mittens at the Odd Fellow
hall Friday night. Leave at the
Miner office. Also have a pair
of mittems at this office left in
exchange. 2-5
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

N. j. Vanderbloom a week ago
yesterday purchased the building he
is now occupying for photograph
gallery, from J. L. Shannon. Mr..
Vanderbloom says the town looks
good to him and ne intends to stay.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-02-05

Mrs. Chas. Grabowsky and child
rem returned Wednesday evening
from their extended visit with rel
atives and friends in Detroit and
northern Michigan points.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-27
CONVICT LABOR

There are two kinds of convict labor practiced by various states. One sort, which is unobjectionable, uses prisoners in the construction of highways and other public en- terprises by the state, under the direct supervision and control of the states agents. The other sort leases the conyicts to private eX- ploiters. owners of turpentinc camps, mines and other rough in- dustries.
 The leasing system has been re- peatedly attacked as a relic of bar barism. Just now Alabama squirms under the lash of public opinion, which is being famed most copi- ously by the New York World. It has been shown that innumerabIe cruclties are practiced against the convicts leased 10 such private con- ccrns. some of them leading to deaths of the unfortunate victims,
 If Alabama wishes to appear like a civilized state in its handling of convicts it should eliminate the leasing system. which is conCen- trated slavery in it's worst form.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-27
CRIMES ANTECEDENTS

Tracing the antecedents of criminals is an important element of investigating the cause of crime. In the case of the Whittemore gang maze of mystery stumps the in vestigators.
 The leader of the gang. 1t is re- ported from Baltimore, is of native stock. He is 2S years old and his father is q respectable mechanic in that city. The family is of Eng fish origin and there has been no criminality in it. AS a boy the youth attended a Methodist Sunday school, and his first known theft was when he took spoons at a church supper.
 His wife also had a good envir- onment in her youth. She is the daughter of an industrious German tailor in Baltimore and had early religious training in the Roman Catholic church. She married the criminal at IS, when he was only a few years older. Unsuccessful eff forts were made to separate them.
 Another of the gang was born in Russia of Jewish parents, but was brought to Baltimore when a child, where his father is a kosher butcher and deeply religious, The youth did not attend the syna- gogue.
 Two others of the gang began their criminal careers in Europe and were deported from England in 1915. Nothing Is known in Bal timore of their early environment.
 The other member of the gang was born in New York of Italian parents, had little educational ad- vantages. adopted evil ways and became a member Of the White more gang by meeting one at the Elmira reformatory. Reformatories sometimes do not live up to their designation.
 Summarizing the gang's record we find three had a known good early environment, two are ir doubt, and one had a bad environ ment. No definite conclusions car ] be draMm
New Britain herald., 1926-03-27
THE CITY PRIMARIES

The week has disclosed lively primary battle in New Britain. giv- Ing the public mol only an oppor- tunity 10 weigh the fiyo candidates in tho field, but also yielding chance to analy2o various state ments of more or less importance made in speeches and announce ments. IL is the duty of every cltl- zen 10 scrutini2e the statements made by primary candidates ana weigh them on the scales of logic and probability, This done. it should ho comparatively easy 10 come to conclusion regarding the merits of the candidates and their views.
 A primary is party affair with in the parties. As such 1t frequent ly leads 10 dissentIons within u party and after primary is over many candidate would be glad 10 have the public forget what was spoken during the primary. In truth, primary campaigns some, times furnish angles 10 issues that are made much of during the en- suing election. This is not saying, of course, that such q thing could happen in this city; but the proba- bilities nre always present, Primary candidates, therefore, should watch their steps so as not to injure the chances of their parties in the en- suing election.
 The present primaries are en- hanced in interest through the fact that there Is doubt as 10 who will be the mayoralty candidate of the Republican party It does not seem to be q walk-away and the candi- dates in this party need 10 con tinuo hustlng to drive home their issues and convince followers of the party of their respective merits.
 On the Democratic side it is a case of standing pat. With only one candidate in tho field and no con- test, 1t is merely q matter of run ming upon the records of the ad- ministration. With no contest on hand, the primary vote on the Democratic side therefore is likely to be much less than the combined votes of the Republican candidates.
 The Republican primary will be on March 31; the Democratic on April 1. There is not much time left for augmentation and cam paign managing. The election will follow on April IS, also allowing little time for subsequent election eering. The public will have to make up it's mind swiftly, and that should not be difficult.