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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
FORESTRY IN THIS
STATE STARTED rs
GROVER COMET TELLS OF
FORESTRY WORK IN MINNIE
sofa IN lS76-OTHER TIM
Der FACTS.

At the time when settlers first be-
gan to come into Minnesota, there
were approximately 38,400,000 acres
of forest land out of the total acre
age of 51,70O 900 in the state.
Much of this land has been de-
veloped to agriculture until at the
present time there are only about
~ million acres left to support
some kind of forest growth and only
5,500,00 of this car be
classed as virgin forest.
Upwards of Is million acres of
timber land have been cut over, and
of this amount ga per cent has been
cleared and developed agriculturally.
1t is estimated that there are 6 mil
lion acres of idle or unproductive
forest land in the state.
The total cut of timber in the
state is about SO billion board feet.
A great deal more has been des-
troyed by forest fires, insects and
diseases. At present there remains
about 38 billion board feet of tim
Der, of which 80 billion is in the
north half or forest region.
These figures are surprising and
a cause for deep oncer but they
do by no means present a hopeless
situation. The pioneers of our state
were far-sighted enough to realize
far in advance of any timber short
age that our timber resources would
soo be in danger of depletion. AS
early as 1876, which was only one
year after the first movement toward
a national forestry association was
started and % years in advance of
the peak of the lumber industry in
Minnesota, the first forestry asso-
citation in this state was organized
for the purpose of advancing state
forestry interests. 1t was the first
organization of this kind to be
formed in any state.
1t was not until the year after the
great Hinckley fire in 1894, how
ever, tnat the first movement toward
forest fire prevention was made.
A system was organized under the
chief fire warden and it accom-
plished some very good preliminary
work. In 1911, after the Baudette-
Spooner fire, the beginning of the
present organization of the Forest
Service was made and in 1925 it
was made a part of the Department
of Conservation under the direction
of the Commissioner of Forestry
and Fire Prevention.
The State Legislature of 1917
set aside about 100000 acres of
state land to be managed as state
forests. The timber on these lands
is sold to private nee or indi-
viduals, but enough of it is allowed
to remain to insure a new CROP and
where natural reforestation does
not take place, trees are planted.
For the past three years it has been
the policy of the Forestry Depart
ment to employ part of their win
ter force on the special work of
making an intensive survey of the
lands in the state forests with the
intention of forming a working
plan for the management of these
lands. Up to the present time, &c.
$40 acres have been looked over
in this way and with the authorize
ton by the present legislature of
a land classification, this work will
be continued and greatly expanded.
There are two National Forests
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
MRS. ]. c. MAPs0N
DIES IN OREGON
FORMER ELY RESIDENT Sue
CUMBS IN THE WEST WHILE
ON THE WAY HOME FROM
THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEM-
BLY, WITH REV. MAPSON.

It was considerable of shock to
the people of this city when the
news arrived Thursday of the death
of Mrs. J.. C. Mapson at Eugene,
Oregon, where she had stopped off
the train for treatment while re-
turning from the Presbyterian As
sembly at San Francisco which she
had attended in company with Rev.
Mapson, commissioner named from
the Duluth Presbytery.
Mrs. Mapson has been ailing for
several years and of late she was
-1ought to be recovering and it was
the general opinion that the trip
to the coast would be beneficial.
She was born in Falkirk, Scotland,
and came to this country while
young. For the past eight years,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mapson hove resided
in Duluth, before that time having
been residents of this city where
Mr.. Mapson was pastor of the Pres
byterian church. Surviving her, be-
sides her husband, are two sisters,
Mrs. F. A. hassel of AYRSHIRE,
Iowa, and Mrs. F. d. Lacey of Cres-
well. Oregon, and a brother, Rev.
William F. Secular of Duluth.
The funeral took place in Du-
luth Tuesday, several from here
being in attendance. Those who
drove down 10 the funeral were Mr..
and Mrs. A. Schroeder, Mrs. II.
Chinn, Mrs. j. M. Brown, Mrs. L.
E. Williams, Mrs. Sam Rapson, Al
Ian Brown and Rev. and Mrs. H. R.
Browne.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
WINTON PIONEER DIES
FRIDAY; FUNERAL MONDAY

John Dahlin, who has made his
home in Winton for the past %
years, died in that city Friday after
a Iong illness which became acute
on the day of his death. The fun
eral took place from the Winton
M. E. church Monday, Rev. B. E.
Williams officiating.
He was born in Sweden in 1872
and came to the u. S. at the age
of II years. He came to Winton
from Saltwater where he followed
the numbering industry. He is sur
vived by one son residing in Oregon,
three daughters and one son-in-law.
An were present at the funeral.
burial was in the Ely Cemetery.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT
JULY a, FACT OR FICTION?

Just what did occur on July a,
1776, to make it notable and to
give US u greatest national holt
day? Was it the day upon which
we first declared our independence
from England? Was it the day on
which Continental Congress officially
passed an independence resolution?
Or was it the day when that famous
group of men affixed their signatures
to the immortal document, the Dec
laration of Independence?
Few Americans know exactly
what did take place on that day.
And popular belief" about it is a
curious mixture of fact and fiction.
What do YOU know for certain
about it?
If you will read the article, Gully
A, 1776, Fiction and Fact" by Elmo
Scott Watson in this issue of The
Miner you can clear up any hazy
ideas you may have on the subject
and you can tell your friends just
what did occur on that historic date.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
CELEBRATE SILVER
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Wednesday, June % marked the
18th anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Zupancich and
Or that evening a large number of
guests assembled at their home and
duly celebrated the occasion. The
children of Tie fanny had arranged
the party u~nbeknown to the couple
and they were considerably SURPRISED
when the guests trooped in. A din
ner was served after which the party
spent the evening in a very pleas
ant manner. Before leaving the
celebrating couple was presented
with a silver glru as a memento of
the occasion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
FINAL DATE TO MAIL
CLAIM is JULY End

. Saturday next, July 2, at
. midnight, the last chance for 4
. World war veterans to rein
. state lapsed wartime insurance 4
will pass forever. Any Legion
= post adjutant will furnish the 4
. two little blanks on which to I
. reinstate such lapsed insurance
. and convert it into a standard 4
. life or endowment insurance
= policy. Any doctor can quickly 4
. make the simple physical ex- 4
. animation and certify on the
. same blank that the former 4
= service man is still in good
. health. Then by mailing these !
= blanks with postoffice money
. order or check for from $50 to
. $50, pending on the age,
amount and kind of insurance 4
= being taken, and getting it
. postmarked before Saturday 4
. midnight, July 2, veterans will
. still get under the wire. Their I
, Legion buddies urge all to act 4
o without delay.
a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
HOTEL
OPENING DANCE

The opening dance of the Win
ton Resort Hotel will take place to-
morrow evening, July 2. The Five
Aces orchestra will furnish the
music and everything for the COM
fort of the guests viii be done. The
public is cordially invited to attend
the dance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
E A IN ADVANCE

in Minnesota comprising in the ag-
gregate over one million acres and
they are being scientifically
managed.
The state and national forests,
however, r much too small in ex-
tent to effect a perpetuation Of the
lumber industry in Minnesota. That
vast area of privately owned land
whose best use is for timber pro-
duction is the agency to which we
must look for the solution of our
forestry problems.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
AUXILIARY NOTICE

All members of the Legion Auxili-
airy are requested to meet at the
Community Center on Monday, July
A, at $3.50 A. M. to take part in the
parade. No further notice will be
given and no notification cards will
be sent out.
HELEN HANSON, Sec'y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
ROCK ISLAND ISSUES
HANDSOME FOLDER

One of the most instructive fold
ers issued on the Minnesota outing
country, is the n issued by the
Rock Island system. They r using
the Ten Thousand Lakes of Mime
sofa map in colors on one side and
on the other have the list of resort
hotels, a description of the country
and other very much appreciated in
formation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
CRANE TRAVELLING
EXHIBIT HERE JULY 9

Every home owner IN Ely will be
interesed in seeing the remarkable
travelling exhibit of plumbing fix
lures which is to visit this city on
Saturday July 9. Housed in a big
special body built on q motor truck
of 223 inch wheelbase is a varied
and interesting display of the latest
designs in bathroom, kitchen and
laundry equipment. thousands of
people have examined this free ex-
hibit along its route from city TO
city, and have carried away prac-
teal ideas and suggestions for the
improvement of their homes. The
display is being made by the Crane
company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
HITCHCOCK JULY
FOURTH SPEAKER

Representative R. w. Hitchcock
of Hibbing will be the speaker at
the Ely celebration OF July A, ar
rangements to that effect having
been made by Commander Johnson
of the American Legion yesterday.
The people can rest assured of a
good patriotic address by Mr..
Hitchcock.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
SWIMMING AWARDS MADE
HERE BY r. A.. PHILLIPS

R. A. Phillips, life saving expert
and instructor of the American Red
Cross was in the city Tuesday even
ing and witnessed a swim meet at
the Memorial ~natatorium. He pre-
scented medals to the Ely swimmers
and dispersed Is junior and ten
senior medals. He is giving in
struction to a group of swimmers
throughout the county in life saw
ing methods and is a busy man,
his services being in demand in all
places where there are swimming
facilities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01
License Issued

Andrew Loisel and Miss Anna
Koschak secured a license to marry
Monday from the CLERK of the Dis
trict Court. Both are well known
among a host of friends who wish
them every possible happiness
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01

III. w. Peterson of the Wilderness
0utfitters is down from their fish
ing camp on Eastwood for a few
days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1927-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Bell and
their guest, Miss Harriet Uhler Of
Crosby, and Miss Ann johnson and
Fl. Fatland are motoring to Port
Arthur this week end.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

ty was experienced by visiting firemen
in obtaining water. .Chestertown, Cen
treville and Easton pumped from a
stream that runs near town, while
Millington and Church Hill used wells.
The stream is 1900 feet from the town
Firemen were also hampered by the
intense cold and the driving snow
storm. 1t is said the lost property
was amply insured and will be re
built. Properties destroyed are: Con-
fectionery store Of a. F. Colt, where
the fire originated; Garage of J. L.
Tatman and Company, together with
several automobiles; Home of Harry
Walls; millinery store Of Miss Elsie
Walls; home and store Of J.E. Thomp-
son. Individual losses to each Of the
four properties has not been estimat-
ed. However the home Of Mr.. Walls,
which was destroyed, with virtually
all its furnishings, was valued at $1O,-
600. It was one Of the largest homes
in Church Hill.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
CHURCH HILL VISITED BY FIRE
Aid From Four Neighboring Towns
Prevent the Flames From Spreading

Aid From Four NeighbOrlng Towns
Prevent the Flames From Spreading
A $4,000 fire that destroyed seven
residences, a store and a garage and
threatened the town of Church Hill,
Nd, started in the midst of snow
gale at 6 o'clock Saturday morning
one week after the volunteer fire COM
pany had purchased its first fire en-
gine. The blaze, which originated in
the chimney of house on a side
street spread quickly under high
wind to nearby houses and rapidly be-
came uncomfortable. Alarms were
sent to Chestertown, Nd, Centreville,
Md, and Millington, Md, all eight
miles distant in three directions from
Church Hill, and to Easton, Md,
twenty-eight miles distant. Five full
companies of firemen, with complete
equipment and engines, prevented
further spread of the blaze, but did
not save the burning building. In adj
dition to those destroyed, two other
houses were damaged. Great difficult
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
NAME COMMITTEES OF SENATE
Sen. Attix, KentOn, Heads Temperance
Body on Which Interest is Centered


Body on Which Interest is Conferred
President Protein Allen, of the
State Senate, Monday afternoon an
nounced the standing committees of
the Senate during the session. Sen
ator AttiX, of Kenton, is named chair
man of the temperance committee, in
which there appears to be more inter
est than any other committee on the
list. The other members of the tenn
perance committee are David, Jester,
Vasey and Simonton. TIE "wets' are
claiming at least two members of the
committee, with one doubtful. The
"drys," on the other hand, claim a
/ majority Of to / on the committee.
Senator Hevey p. Hall Of Smyrna,
Democratic floor leader in the Senate,
gets the Craftsmanship Of three impor-
tant committees, namely, finance, re-
vised statutes and private corpora
tions. Senator Allen named himself
chairman of the claims committee.
Senator H. w. Deputy is chairman Of
the committee on agriculture, and
Senator Attix is chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee. Senator Lynch is
chairman of the committee on public
corporations. The committees named
are as follows: Passed bills-Jester,
chairman; Lynch, David, Reeves, Lord.
Education NJ. Deputy, chairman;
Lynch, Hall, Lord, Simonton. Finance
Hall, chairman; Allen, W. F. Dep
uty, Steele, Simonton. Fish, Oysters
and Game-W. F. Deputy, chairman;
David, Attix, Wharton, Simonton. In
surance and Banking g-Latchum chair
man; Allen, Deputy, S i. NJ. Wharton,
Pool. Judiciary-H. M. Deputp, chair
man; Hall, Lynch, Veasey, Reeves.
Labor-Lynch, chairman; Jester, w.
F. Seputy, Lord, Kramer. Printing
and upplies-David,c chairman; Attix,
Latchum, Kramer, Simonton. Public
Lands-Lynch, chairman; H. M. Dep
uty, Jester, Steele, Wharton. Build
ings and highways Allen, chairman;
H. NJ. Deputy, Latchum, Pool, Veasey.
Rules Allen, chairman; Latchum,
Jester, Kramer, Reeves. Temperance
-Attix, chairman; David, Jester,
Veasey, Simonton. Miscellaneous -
Allen, chairman; Hall, Latchum,
Stele, Reeves. Accounts - w. F.
Deputy, chairman; Jester, Lynch, Lord
Veasey. Agriculture-H. NJ. Deputy,
chairman; David, Attix, Wharton,
Veasey. Claims - Allen, chairman;
Jester, w. F. Deputy, Kramer, Pool.
Private Corporations-Hall, chairman;
David, Latchum, Poole, Steele. Mu-
nicipal Corporation-Lynch, chairman
David, H. NJ. Deputy, Lord, Simonton.
Charity - Jester, chairman; Attix,
Latchum, Reeves, Steele. Executive
Attix, chairman; Latchum, Lynch,
Lord, Kramer. Elections - Attix,
chairman; Lynch, HIM. Deputy, Whar-
ton, Lord Revised Statutes Hall,
chairman; Allen, w. F. Deputy, Pool,
Simonton.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
CONTINUED from Page onel

Continued from Page Onel
was member Of the Presbyterian
Church of Delaware City. Services
were held this "wednesday morning
at 1870 o'clock and interment was
made in st. Georges cemetery.
S. Harrington Messick, BridgeviIle
S. Harrington Messick, of Bridge
vile, retired farmer, banker, former
member Of the State Board of Agri-
culture, prominent in church work,
died in a Philadelphia hospital Mon
day night. He had been i'll about a
month with carbuncle at the end of
| his spine and was taken to the hos
pital a week before Christmas. Mr..
Messick was large owner of land
and formerly owned the land which
he sold to the Delaware Apple Com
pany for its thousand-acre apple or
chards near Bridgeville. He is sur
vived by his widow and five children
as follows: Mrs. Harris P. Stephenson
of Long Branch, N. j.; Mrs. w. A.
/ Hemphill, Philadelphia; Miss Mary
Messick, Wilmington and Miles and
Harrington Messick of Bridgeville.
Funeral will take place at l o'clock
Friday at Bridgeville.
Mrs. Blanche Hutchison, Townsend
Townsend, Jan. 18.-Mrs. Blanche
s. Hutchison, 65 years, postmistress
Of this town, died Sunday night from
pneumonia after an illness of one
week Her death caused profound
sorrow in and about Townsend where
she was popular and held in high es-
TEEN by all who knew her. She was
the widow Of Joseph G. Hutchison and
had been postmistress at Townsend
since last July. Mrs. Hutchison's
husband was a Representative in the
State Legislature at one time. Sur
viving Mrs. Hutchison are nine chill
dren, four sons and five daughters.
| They are: Mrs. Walter Lee, Mrs. G.
Lester Daniels, Mrs. Esther Watts,
Miss Miriam Hutchison and Miss Dor
othy Hutchison, Joseph O., w. Paul,
Paris and Cecil Hutchison. All the
children live in or near Townsend.
Abraham r. Wright, Denton Banker
Abraham r. Wright, one of the
most prominent men Of Denton, Md,
died suddenly Thursday, from heart
disease. Mr.. Wright, who was in his
eighty-frst year, was for many years
a director of the Denton National
Bank and was active in other financial
affairs. He was a meRhant many
years ago. Mr. Wright is survived by
three daughters, Mrs Harvey L.Coop-
er, at whose home he died; Mrs. A. G.
Salisbury and Mrs. Lola Salisbury.
A. S. KINNEY Dies at TayIOrs' Bridge
A. S. KINNEY, lighthouse keeper at
Reedy Island range light, died unex-
pectedly Wednesday at his home at
Taylor's Bridge from heart trouble.
Mr.. KINNEY is survived by his wife
and four daughters. The funeral and
burial was held at Lewes on Sunday.
Mrs. Benz. Shakespeare, East Orange
Mrs. Emma Shakespeare, widow of
Benjamin Shakespeare, for many
years resident of Dover, but of rec
ent years living at East Orange, NJ,
who died there last week, was buried
at Dover Friday in Lakeside cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
|unal and Social
i Who Come and Go
| nd Their Social Doings

Warren Hall and her son,
y oi Dover, left New York
On the steamer, California,
around the world. Among
aey will visit will be, Hav-
Flana Canal, Los Angeles,
Japan, Philippines, China,
zpOfe, Burma, and an over
aToss India from Calcutta
" Egypt, the Holy Land,
I Naples. They will leave
at Naples and travel
1E France, Switzerland,
Holland, Germany, England,
Denmark, Norway, Sweden,
9 and Poland. They will
ne in September.
Aly Findlay Downes, only
I'd Dr. and Mrs. P. S. Downs
nOVn to a number in this
VII sail on Friday, January
lR0 months trip through
aents including IA different
4 no % different cities. Miss
= visit to Europe in 1914,
the outbreak of the World
Tlg home just prior to hos
he other side.
,aak Thomas who is spend
'nier 4. with her parents, Mr..
Alfred J. Roe, in Flushing,
zen spending a few days
= Her husband who is pri-
Wy of Senator Bayard,
I'M 4. washington to be with
!, 1 <. Turner and Mrs.
Tuner have closed ,i their 4.
Ii Spending the remainder
NJ 4 VIA Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn
NM \ tleir apartment in the
/ sl,,a.Sa MN gIoSephs and daughter,
I s'n Draper and two chill
!, ..'e '. Oene living in Dover.
4, Il ,.a APARTMENT in the Stock
M, ae1r 4, the -Four Corners,
M M Y. Massey and Miss Mana
NJ s.di3i q Dover, have announc-
u ullg ]. I which took place at
y NJ v Saturday, January 3.
4 Sa.., nii., Sorensen Cnee Miss
u Ss NIX # Philadelphia, we're
~ 'ssk Of Mr- and Mrs. W.
sgrt !. I. !, Speakman has BE-
CcnCo.lt Y NE Continental Life
aror pa1y y with headquarters
Ti K. He will work This
n. \. :. Rehoboth realestate ate
Ans,,' ,'lsnds = wish him well.
n m + Dun SSsqmmins is spending
Vilonn.,sSS SSpeakman, Jr., and
HgSra aynoy aag speakman, the the
80 pa1 s1d Mrs. Cummins p,
! 4 Ee ESelmont Hall, WIZ will be- h,
Eanaiss,, and Mrs. Rodney
sssE Sjsso sson, at a house
A@ SIarnn ITn iOr their daugh-
y. Raymond Lana g
NJ, ana Se'sral days last
mrs. William
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

been visiting relatives in Williams
town, Pa, and Harrisburg, returned
home Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

|H Service Commission an
\ ii week that an examina-
II oon be held from which
nent Of a postmaster is to
| Smyrna. The commission
| ! applications for this ex-
| ihould Be filed with the
not later than February 8.
rg Will occur On January 21.
u d the postmaster at this
gAO.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

!, V-rauley, who for twenty
I. n, ben caretaker of Odd
el Glenwood cemeteries has
n; work in Odd Fellows on
1 his health. He has re-
4. work in GlenwOod and is
n Of Asbury NJ. E. Church.
~. Ford has taken Mr.. Nc
4 ,lce in the work he has re-
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

-,,lIs School and League As
IN hold its January meet
/ 5.J,v evening, January 21, at
ID ~ 1 Mound social will be
y. 4 The evening. Everyone
Il. irvited TO attend and bring
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

| II, Chamber Of Commerce
s'.i 4 FITTED the following offic-
z .,..t Charles I. Nelson;
| 60" n. Toseph L. Marshall;
[ NJ treasurer. Roland H.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19

~ Circle Of Kings
lia In meet with Mrs. J..
VI "a, II, .n.morrow, Thursday af-
Y oso u u the home Of Mrs.
y a-,Lb Il. u South street.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-19
/ |HIRNA Times
aGRNA, DELI
D AND VlClNll !

uosa Company VIII
/ syrna nOg comedy, "Rose
1 be music" i tbe High School
Nth This play will Be acted
| I talent.
| .c,,nid Up-to-Date,' Civ
lE \ tbe high school audi
week 4 ..ioI md financial sue
"a Ysaints sv for the benefit
nel rsTrcb. lS being $104.16.
lprIiary of s. l,.toired peafr ! h9iss1a i taa
II vii be entertained u.ifo q 'ef e
n Nj. ;. A: Lemolle, nlo.;3 ~tng Ghareh q
y nttOr, At St: Peter J = : Snuf'n :
N sftenOon from ? q z
The Nome nugget., 1927-08-06
Notice of Final Settlement

Notice of Final Settlement
 No. 33J.
 IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
 THE CAPE NOME PRECINCT,
 TERRITORY OF ALASKA. SEC
 OND DIVISION
 In the matter of the Estate of EDGAR L. HOLT, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given to all per sons, that the undersigned adminis- trator of the estate of Edgar L. Holt, deceased, has filed in the Pro- bate Court, for the Precinct of Cape Nome. Territory Alaska, Sec ond Division. his final account as such administrator of said estate, and that Friday, the 7th day of October 1927, at the hour of two thirty D. m. of said day, at the office of the judge of the said above entitled court, at Nome, Alaska, has been fixed and appointed by the said court. as the time and place for the hearing of objections to said report. and the settlement thereof. and as the time and place when the said court will adjudi- cate and decree whom the heirs, devisees, and distributes of said deceased are.
 JOHN LICHTENBERG. Administrator of the Estate of Edgar L. Holt, Deceased. Publish Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, Sept. 3, 1927.