The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-07-27
old SETTLERS
REUNION At TOWER

The fourteenth annual meeting of
the Vermillon Range Old Settlers AS
ISOLATION at Tower last Thursday was
one or the most enjoyable gather
ings had by this bunch OF old timers
who are noted for the excellence OF
their meetings. Notwithstanding the
dlSagreeable weather which opened the
morning, an exceptionally large crowd
from all points of the compass gath
cred at the Tower City Hall where
Secretary Burgess and his assistants
were kept busy issuing membership
cards and collecting dues.
The Soudan band was on the ground
early and between showers RECALLED the
listeners with choice selections. At
about o'clock the Ely Community
band and a large number of Ely old
timers arrived. The band played a
concert while the crowd gathered for
the parade. Owing to the fact that
the installation of the water line had
left the street in rather a Gilapidated
condition coupled with the rain which
persisted in intermittently falling on
the just and the unjust, the parade
was only makeshift affair and con-
sisted of long string of cars led by
the band and colors.
Old settlers were present from all
parts OF the globe. There were men,
DerS of the association from Alabama,
New York, California and other states
OF the Union. Upon arrival at the
grounds, the tables were moved to the
pavilion on account of the rain. Music
by the band and renewing acquaint-
| ances kept the party in good humor
| until 1890 when Chef Pete NORM an
| nounced that the 'booyah" was ready
to serve. Picnic baskets, bountifully
| laden were attended to and the
'booyah' made tempting side dish
Art Rocker, the official coffee brewer
for the association for the past few
years was again on the job and served
delicious M. j. B. coffee to all. Art
| and the Barrett Company Of Virginia
deserve the highest praise for the en-
terprise in furnishing and cooking the
coffee the past years as their donation
to the reunion. In return those who
partook of the delicious brew should
remember the M. j. B. when next or
dering coffee. Supt. Chas. Trezona
and the Oliver Company also come in
for praise for their yearly contribution
OF 'booyah" and the employment oil
the crew to make it. The Oliver
company also makes it point to see
that their picnic grounds, both at
Tower and Ely are in condition ano
properly equipped for the annua.
meetings of the Old Settlers. To the
success of the reunion much credit is
due the company and the several COM
mitteeS who had the arrangements ir
| charge.
After the dinner, the speaking took
| place at the pavilion. InterSperSeC
with music by the bands, a fine pro.
gram of addresses were given The
rain which continued to fall kept the
crowd indoors and the speakers were
| given undivided attention. Governor
Christensen, who had promised to be
present, was called to Canada on state
affairs and on Wednesday sent tele-
gram through his secretary, Ludwig
Roe, that it was impossible for him tt
be there and sent his well wishes fol
the success of the party. He also tool
occasion to render tribute to the ole
timers on behalf of the state.
/ Hon. Arthur E. Nelson of st. Pau
was present and made an address thai
set well with the large audience. He i.
one of the states best orators and hi.
talk was straightforward and to the
point. He spent some time on the st
Lawrence Waterway situation which
he championed with statistics anc
facts. Later in the day he mingled
with the crowd and became acquaint.
ed in the interest of his campaign a.
U. s. Senator on the Republican
ticket. DR.. Preston Bradley of Chi
cago, that ardent booster for this sec
ton made one of his worthwhile talk
at the picnic. He was brief owing t.
the fact that he was to be the princi
pal speaker at the banquet that even
ing.
Just about at this time the rail-
ceased and the committee attempted
to pull off the program of waite,
sports. The out-board motor races wa.
about all that time permitted ans
these were run. John McInnis of Vir
ginia captured first honors with hi
Johnson twin motor in Glass B ane
Paul Gruben of Tower the Glass {
event with his Elto Quad motor. II
the free for all for all classes, Feli1
Regis of Chisholm took the prize witt
his Elto Quad. Aviator Rhodes with
his Spirit of st. Louis County" wa.
on the ground all afternoon and many
viewed the surrounding country from
the air.
At $3.50 the annual banquet for ole
timers and their families was calico
at the Tower high school auditorium
One hundred and fifty were presen
when Mrs. Peter Schaefer called thu