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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-16
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
- OF THE -
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ELY.
Council Chamber, Ely, Minnesota.
TUESDAY,. October 6, 1881.

Tuesday, october 6, 1881.
REGULAR MEETING.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
was called to order at 800 o'clock P.
M, by Mayor w. P. Wolff.
Present: Aldermen Banovetz, Homer,
Kapsch, Olson, Tauzell, Mayor Wolff.
Absent: None.
Consideration of the minutes
Moved by Alderman Banovetz, sup
ported by Alderman Homer, that the
minutes of the Regular Meeting held
September Is, 1881, be approved as
recorded by the Clerk and published.
Carried.
Report of the Committee on Accounts
and Finance was read as follows:
Ely, Minnesota, Oct. 6, 1881.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
City of Ely, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
We, your Committee on Accounts and
Finance, having examined the following
payrolls and bills, find them to be
correct, and recommended that they be
allowed and paid:
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Lie IldGC6r Ol dll lIlSCruCCOT anu
supervisor for the City's skating Kinks
was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
The Council dissolved into a COM
mittee of the Whole to consider the
matters referred.
Alderman Homer appointed Chairman
of the Committee.
Recess declared.
Meeting called to order
Report of the Committee of the
Whole was read as follows:
Ely, Minnesota, October 6, 1881.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
City of Ely Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
We, the Committee of the Whole, to
whom certain matters were referred,
beg to report and recommend as fol-
lows:
1. That the proposal of Frank E.
Sullivan to act as skating in
structor and supervisor of skating
Kinks during the coming winter
be referred to the Parks, Grounds,
and Buildings Committee to in
vestigate and report at the next
regular meeting.
2. That the City Clerk be instructed
to advertise for bids for the fur
nishing of the necessary pipe line
materials and for bids for the fur
nishing of all labor necessary for
the construction of a IL inch Fire
Protection Main in the alley from
First Avenue West to Third Avenue
East, between Sheridan and Camp
Streets, said bids to be opened and
considered at a regular meeting to
be held on Tuesday, October 20,
1881.
3. That the various acquisitions for
supplies and equipment, as sub
mitted, be referred to the Sales
and Purchasing Committee with
power to act.
4. That the application of B. M.
Seller for an Auctioneer's license
be rejected and license denied.
5. That the bid of the Eureka Fire
Hose Manufacturing Company to
furnish 1000 feet, az inch Heavy
Multiple brand Fire Hose, for the
sum of $1.40 per foot, delivered F.
o. B. Ely, Minnesota, be accepted
and the proper officers authorized
to enter into a contract for the
same and that all other bids be
rejected and certified checks of
the unsuccessful bidders returned.
6. That the Committee of the Whole
favors the passage of resolution
authorizing the purchase of the
NEA of NWA of Section 35,
Township So North, Range IL
West, for the sum of $13,50O.OO.
Respectfully submitted,
The Committee of the Whole,
BY H. j. HOMER, Chairman.
Moved by Alderman Olson. SUD-
ported by Alderman Kapsch, that the
report of the Committee of the Whole
be accepted and filed, and the recon-
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Council Chamber, Ely, Minnesota.

Friday, October 9, 1881.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING.
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the
City Council was called to order at
900 o'clock A. NJ, by Mayor w. P.
Wolff.
Present: Aldermen Banovetz, Homer,
Olson, Tauzell, Mayor Wolff.
Absent: Alderman Kapsch.
Surety company bond of Kapphahn,
Maturi g. Son was read, advising the
amount of $49, 148.19, with the Mary
land Casualty Company as surety, was
read.
Moved by Alderman Banovetz, sup
ported by Alderman Homer, that the
bond of Kapphahn, Maturi & Son be
approved, accepted and filed. Carried
Communication from Kapphahn,
Matu ri& Son was read, advising the
Council that certain work on the Ely
BURNSIDE water main project has been
sub-let to j. o. Rhude, Duluth, Mime
sofa; Dohm Construction Company
Hbbing, Minnesota; and H. j. Homer,
Ely Minnesota.
Moved by Alderman Olbon, sup
ported by Alderman Banovetz that the
communication be accepted and filed,
and the sub-contracts approved. Car
ried.
Application from j. j. Seller, accom-
panied by fee of $500, and a surety
bond in the amount of 100000 for an
Auctioneer's license, under ordinance
No. 10, was read.
Moved by Alderman Homer, sup
ported by Alderman Olson, that the
application of j. j. Seller for an Auc-
tioneer's license be rejected and license
denied. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Olson, sup
ported by Alderman Banovetz, that the
City Engineer be instructed to make
an additional topographic survey of
the new Cemetery area. Carried.
The Council considered the Budget
and Tax Levy for the ensuing year.
Alderman Olson offered the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, That there be and here
by is assessed and levied against the
taxable property of the City of Ely,
st. Louis County, Minnesota, for the
next ensuing year, the sum of 1924, 10000
to be apportioned to the several funds
as follows:
III. . . .
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Council Chamber, Ely, Minnesota.
Thursday. October & 1891

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING.
Adjourned Regular Meeting of the
City Council was called to order at
800 o'clock p. NJ, by Mayor w. P.
Wolff
Present: Aldermen Banovetz, Homer,
Olson, Mayor Wolff.
Absent Aldermen Kapsch, Tauzell
Moved by Alderman Olson, sup
ported by Alderman Homer, that the
meeting adjourn until 900 o'clock A.
NJ, Friday. October 9, 1881. Carried.
A. 0. KNUTSON,
City Clerk.
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Frank Sershen, Jr, Truck
nlre, .................... S.UU
Matt Sikala, Blacksrnithing, 1880
Skala Gas & Oil Company,
Repairs, supplies, gasoline, 1885
Standard Oil Company, Gas
oline, Asphalt, ............ 121.59
Standard Salt & Cmeent Com
pany, Chloride, ........... 204.30
A. Stenlund, Blacksmithing, 1915
St. Paul Book & Stationery
Company, Books, .......... 107.17
Mrs Helmi Tabell, Meals to
patients and nurse, ....... 1857
j. E. Thompson, Car mainten-
ance, September, 1881, 49,. $500
ThompSon's Garage, Ice, 2
months, 1000
Tillmans Soap Company,
Floor Brush, .............. 900
Frank Veranth, ST., Cement,
brick, coal, ................ 447.23
Vermillion Electric Company,
Electrical supplies, ......... 23.40
Westinghouse Electric Supply
Company, Meter, .......... 11.31
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The matter of an instructor and
supervisor for the Citys skating Kinks
was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
The Council dissolved into a COM
mittee of the Whole to consider the
matters referred
Alderman Homer appOintad Chajrman
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5A6AAoeSAAA vvoVSA, 4AS,VOVsoV
Workmen's Compensation, >. 100000
BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED, That
the said levy be certified to the County
Auditor of st. Louis County, Mime
sofa, to be entered upon the tax rolls.
The foregoing resolution was moved
by Alderman Olson, seconded by Al
derman Homer, and declared carried
on the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Banovetz, Homer,
Olson, Tauzell Mayor Wolff.
Noes: None.
Moved by Alderman Banovetz, sup
ported by Alderman Olson, that the
City Council, City Assessor, and the
City Attorney be authorized to attend
the continued Mineral Hearings in the
Office of the Tax Commission at St.
Paul, Minnesota, on October 20, 1881,
at the expense of the City Carried.
Moved by Alderman Tauzell, sup
ported by Alderman Homer, that the
meeting adjourn. Carried.
A. o. KNUTSON,
City Clerk.
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of the work connected with the In
stallation of the Ely BURNSIDE water
main, was read and laid on the table
for consideration at an adjourned regu-
lar meeting to be held Thursday, Oct
ober 8, 1881.
Petition from Mike Kuzma for the
installation of a street light at point
about $50 feet East of 9th Avenue East
and Pattison Street, was read.
Petition from Olof Knutson, ct al,
for the installation of street light at
the corner of 1st Avenue East and
James Street, was read.
Moved by Alderman Olsbn, sup
ported by Alderman Homer, that the
petitions be accepted and filed and the
matters be referred to the Fire, Light
and Water Committee with power to
act. Carried
Communication from John Pluth, re-
questing more work from the City, was
read and referred to the Labor Com
mittee.
Surety Company Bond of Crane Com
pany, Minnesota, in the amount of
$68,170.54, covering material for the
Ely BURNSIDE Water Line with the
Aetna Casualty & Surety Company as
surety was read.
Moved by Alderman Banovetz, sup
ported by Alderman Tauzell, that the
bond of Crane Company, Minnesota, be
approved, accepted, and filed. Carried.
alderman Tauzell offered the follow
ing resolution:
WHEREAS, 1t is the judgment of
the Common Council of the City of
Ely that a permanent fund should be
created and maintained in the City
Treasury in which shall be kept funds
to provide for the payment of Work
mems Compensation claims filed by
and allowed to- employees of the City
of Ely,
THEREFORE BE 1T HEREBY RE
SOLVER, BY the said Common Council
of the City of Ely tina There be and
hereby is created and established a
fund in the Treasury of the City of
Ely to be known as 1.-THE Workmen's
Compensation Fund" into which money
may and shall be levied for the sup
port thereof, as, when, and in such
amount as deemed advisable, eXpedient,
and necessary by the Common Coun-
Gil of the said City of Ely.
The foregoing resolution was moved
by Alderman Tauzen, seconded by
Alderman Kapsch, and declared carried
on the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen Banovetz, Homer,
Kapsch, Olson, Tauzell, Mayor Wolff
Noes: None.
Proposals for the furnishing of 1000
feet of 21a inch Fire Hose from the
following were opened, read, and re-
ferred to the Committee of the Whole
Bidder Brand Price per foot.
Marshall Wells Company,
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Important German Victory

The most important battle fought on
German soil during the World war
was the battle Of Tannenberg. Septem-
Der l, 1914, in which the Germans un-
der Won Hindenburg defeated a Rus.
sian invading army.
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Total Levy, ........... $405, $4,000
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH VERANTH, Chairman,
Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Veranth, supported by
Richards, that the report of the Com
mittee of the Whole be accepted and
the secretary be authorized to certify
the tax levy in the amount of $405,-
$4,000 for the year 1881 to the County
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Auditor. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and supported that the Board
adjourn. Carried.
B. 8. RICHARDS,
Secretary.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-07-16
DOCK STORE BEING BUILT.

The fear expressed of few weeks ago
that store would not be built on the
new dock has net been realized and
this week county employees are build
ing fine store and waiting room,
with living quarters also for the per-
son operating the store. There will be
five rooms in addition to the large
waiting room.
Mrs Adele Adams will probably be
moved and located in her new quarters
by Saturday, and will be ready to take
care of customers.
The dock is completed and will be
ready for use in every detail by Satur-
day. Everything has been finished in
thorough and complete manner, and
is credit to the workmen who have
had part in its construction.
The electrically operated span is
unique in dock construction in the
Northwest, and its completeness is a
tribute to the Island it serves. The
whole structure has been planned for
service for many years to come, and
the Island people may well be proud
and appreciative of the splendid piece
of work that it represents.
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our Liquor market.
But Mr.. Hoover is dealing now in
International problems, something
that he knows something about. much
more than the ordinary run Of our
Public men. He has fed these Nations
before. This is not the first time he
has fed EN-. That's his business, and
he must know that the way things are
going that Germany Just cant keep on
paying. So 1t must have been to save
a very delicate situation that he saw
fit to do this. OF course 1t was not
new idea, 1t has been proposed a
hundred times, in this and other ways.
but 1t never was proposed by the man
that had the authority to do it, even
II it was good idea.
Now what about the old Boys here
on the home grounds? We'll maby this
thing will eventually reach him in
some beneficial way. Lord knows
what way but 1t may trickle down to
him some day. Well the whole thing
is beyond the understanding of us
Dumb Birds anyhow. so Just get back
in your bread line and let 1t go.
week or so ago we had it in our
papers that Capone was broke. We'll
1t was just like saying Mellon and Ford
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-07-16

tax or an illegal act. If they can do
that why cant they make Robbers pay
an income tax on what they received
in loot. II you rob Bank of 200
thousand, and they nab you, why cant
they In addition to sending you to Jail
make you pay an income tax on what
you got away with?
They got records of Capone for all
these years. But they dident get any
of the Liquor, that is paying for It,.
think that Broke" gag is another
Racket. He always did handle his
money in cash all the time, so that
Old Boy has got dough piled in lot
Of his different Distilliers and Brew
ery's. You know what they tell you
In Chicago? The men that know they
say that when you get Capone Liquor
from some supernumary Of his. that
IL you find any kick with 1t, that is
too poor quality, he is more than glad
to take 1t back and make 1t good. They
say that he is more reliable in his
methods than even the great Marshall
Field store.
10 1891, Mcknight Syndicate. lne,)
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-07-16
Dock Dedication
Saturday Afternoon

Arrangements are complete for the
ceremonies on Saturday that will mark
the opening of the new North End
dock. All that remains now is good
weather to insure the success of the
day.
Wilmer b. Brinton, commissioner
for the South District will be the act
ing chairman Mr. Brinton should
logically preside, since it was through
his steadfast determination that
Vashon Island has secured this splen-
did new dock. Speakers on the pro-
gram will include Gov. Hartley;
Samuel Humes, state engineer; Thos.
Hunt, county engineer; and other
state and county officials. Tom Blum
and Victor Haner, employees of the
county engineers office will be given
especial recognition for their efforts in
insuring for the Island the finest
dock on Puget Sound.
1t is hoped that there will be large
Island representation present, as this
is the only such occasion Island people
of this generation will have the privi-
lege of witnessing. This dock has
been built in such a manner that 1t
will stand for many years to come. No
doubt there will be more just as fine
docks built as the Island grows and
develops, but it is not at all likely
that the North End will need another
dock in our time.
The Standard Oil Company will pro-
vide microphone and amplifier equip
ment, so no matter how large the
crowd everyone will be able TO hear
each speaker, as well as the music this
company will also provide.
Although the annual Vashon Bust
ness Mems carnival will be progress
on Saturday there will be no conflict.
The ceremonies at $3.50 at the dock
will take only an hour, and members
OF the club urge that the Island peo-
pie attend these rather than the car
nival during that hour.
The committee in charge, consisting
of DR.. Bennett, w. D. Clark, DR..
Grandy, R. W. F. Martin, Coy Mere
dith, E. H. Miller, Prof. Frank Robert
son and Cnas. vanolinda have work
ed hard to arrange for the ceremonies
of the day and have secured speakers
who will provide fine program
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-07-16
Fox River Butter Co.
Discontinues Station

This week the Fox River Butter
Company discontinued the station
maintained here for the past five
years. Lack of sufficient business was
given as the reason for the move.
Customers still desiring to deal with
the company will be served out of the
Seattle branch it is reported.
The Thompson building at Vashon
vacated by the Fox River will be i'm
mediately utilized by England s,
Petersen, whose steadily increasing
business demands more room.
The future plans of K. K. Prigg
manager of the Vashon branch of the
Fox River, have not as yet been an
nounced but we understand he will
probably remain on the Island.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-07-16
Fails To Round Corner,
Car Badly Damaged

While returning Monday night from
Fragaria, Oscar Sorlie with party of
young people including Bill WILDER,
Frances and Marion Barrett, Gertrude
Peterson and Wen Kemp had a mar
row escape. The latter five, all
of Fragaria, have been picking berries
on the Sorlie ranch this summer and
Oscar had taken them home for few
hours visit. Being unfamiliar with
the road Oscar, while driving at about
As miles an hour, attempted to stop
quickly at a hidden curve. His car,
a practically new Essex, continued on,
up a steep bank, and as 1t backed
down onto the road was overturned
and practically wrecked.
Oscar received a small cut on the
head, and one of the girls was slightly
cut on the leg, but aside from this no
one was injured, although the escape
was almost miraculous.
The car was so badly wrecked that
1t will require new body, and 1t is
doubtful If 1t will be worth repairing.
His many friends are mighty sorry
that Oscar has had this stoke Of bad
luck.
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anywhere else 1t was the heat. But !
guess it has been pretty hot back
where you folks live.
But Mr.. Hoover pulled his debt can
ceiling right in the midst of 1t. 1t
wasent too hot for him to be thinking
of something besides cold drink. Now
that may just be mighty fine idea.
1t has already jumped the market up.
and everybody got pretty excited over
1t. We are in such shcpe anyhow the
last year and half that we will jump
at almost anything that is offered in
the way of scheme. We know that
nothing can do us any worse and we
figure 1t might help, SO we are liable
to jump at things that after more
quiet meditation we wouldent even
monkey with. don't see how 1t
could hardly effect anyone so greatly
but Germany, for they are the only
one that is saving anything. Germany
owes. France, England, Belgium, and
l reckon Italy. Il don't know what for
but guess just on general principles).
Well then, in turn each ones takes
what Germany pays them and pays II
to us, so now the debt is cancelled
for year, that don't mean anything
to England, France, Belgium, and
maby Italy, for II Germany pays them
nothing they pay lis nothing. If
Germany does pay them. they in turn
turn around and pay us, SO the money
only passes through their hands any
how. If it does pass they pay it out,
and IL 1t don't they don't, SO whats the
answer?
We lose 245 millions that the Allies
owe us, and Is million that Germany
pays us direct for the charge Of the
army Of occupation. They were to pay
any one that wanted to send in an
Army to occupy their Country after
the war to remind them what an AL.
lied Soldier looked like. Well that's
makes us lose ECO million. These are
the real figures. II just got them
from "Time"). That's where all the
authentic news comes from. But we
can afford to lose that much, for 1t
takes more than that to do us any
good, we are SO far In the red that
200 million wouldent even stablalise
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-07-16
Governor Hartley
To Visit Island

Gov. Hartley will visit the Island
on Saturday and will be a prominent
figure on the program of the Gedica-
ton. However, he does not intend to
waste a minute of the day, but has
expressed desire to see all that the
Island has to offer.
In the morning Gov. and Mrs. Hart
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Humes and
Col. and Mrs. Brinton will play golf
on Maury Island Their mornings
plans will probably also include a tour
OF the Island.
At one o'clock the Governor will be
the guest of honor at a luncheon to
be given at Moxtwood, the Maury Is
land home of Mr.. and Mrs =. H.
Miller.
There will be about fifty guests, in
Guiding the Governor and Mrs. Hart
ley, Mr.. and Mrs Sam Humes, Col.
and Mrs. Brinton, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Hunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Blum, Mr..
and Mrs. Victor Haner, Capt. and Mrs.
John Anderson, Com. Early, of the
North District, Supervisor Wiltse,
Judge King Dykeman and Christie
Thomas of the Seattle Chamber of
Commerce, Mr.. Stevenson ana Mr..
Richards of the Tacoma Chamber of
Commerce, Mr.. Wilborn, Mr.. Hedges
and Howard Champion of the Con-
solidated South District Commercial
Club, Rep. and Mrs. Archie McKinnon
and members Of STATS of Seattle and
Tacoma dailies.
Officers of the Vashon Island Com
mercial Club will be on the reception
committee.
Immediately following the luncheon
the guests will go to the North End
for the ceremonies to take place there
at $3.50.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-07-16
Carnival Paraphenalia
Is Now In Readiness

The paraphenalia for the carnival
to be held Friday evening and all day
Saturday of this week is already on
the grounds of the Island Club and
is being made ready for bigger and
better" affair than any previous one.
The chief attraction has been and
always will be the -go-round.
for humanity hasn't changed a lot
since the first merry-go-round started
doing business. Each year the man
ager of the carnival depends on this
amusement TO attract the crowd.
Other attractions may vary In popu-
larity and interest.
The women of the Island Club will
have booth, the proceeds from which
will go into the club treasury. At it
will be served coffee, hamburger and
hot dog sandwiches, homemade pies
cakes and cookies. With the reputa-
ton the Island women enjoy for good
cookery needless to say this will prove
a popular and profitable feature.
With the exception of the merry-go-
round the entire affair will be handled
by Island men, members of the Vashon
Business Mems Club, and if every side
show in the country had as effective
bankers as these sedate and staid bust
ness and professional men prove them
selves each year to be, the show bust
ness would be great one. This is
the one time in the year that Island
folks just forget business cares and
worries and get together for one
hilarious time. And the members of
the club see to it that they set the
example for fun and foolishness
The carnival will be in operation
during the hour of the dock dedica-
I ton for the benefit of those who do
not wish to make the trip to the
North End. However, it is to be hoped
that all Islanders who can possibly be
present at the ceremonies will do SO,
attending the carnival later on in the
afternoon.
The carnival will continue until
midnight Saturday with plenty of fun
for young and old, little and big, right
up to the time of closing.