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The Ely miner., 1936-01-16
Cat Plays With Electric
Wire; Loses Eight LiUes.

Fertile-A cat may have the proverb-
ial mine lives" but that figure couldn't
have been meant to include a cats
electrocution. A kitten belonging to
the Berbanson children at Fertile helped
sign its own death warrant when it
playfully chewed an electric light cord
leading to bridge lamp. When dis
covered, the cat could not release it
self from the wire until the current had
been turned off, and when this was
done it wos found that the cats mouth
was severely burned. The following day
it's tongue and mouth were swollen to
such an extent that it could not eat,
and after keeping the cat several days
in the hopes that it might improve, it
was found necessary to dispose of it.
All nine lives of this cat were thereby
snuffed out, but eight of them, we
believe, through electrocution.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16
Mandrake Plant Superstition

The root of the mandrake of his
tory, namely the mandrag'ora, is sup
posed to become forked and resemble
the human form. In this condition it
was used as an aphrodisiac. 1t is al
lied to belladonna and has poisonous
qualities. In ancient times human fig
ures were cut out of the root and spe-
cial virtues ascribed to them. 1t was
also thought that mandrakes could not
be uprooted without producing fatal
effects, so a cord was fixed to the root
and around a dogs neck so that when
the dog was chased he drew out the
mandrake. Another fallacy was that
a small dose made person vain of his
beauty, and a large one made him an
idiot; yet another belief was that the
mandrake utters a scream when it is
uprooted. 1t was supposed to be a
creature having life, engendered under
the earth of the seed of some dead
person put to death for murder.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16
SOUDAN-ELY NOTES

Frank Byouk of Ely spent Sunday at
the home of his mother, Mrs. B. Byouk
Matt Vessel of Ely visited at his home
here on Sunday.
Walfred Parry spent Thursday with
friends in Ely.
Frank Tanko spent Saturday with
friends in Ely.
Joe zupanich and Joe Yamnik were
Ely visitors this weekend
Mrs. John Pecha of Ely visited at the
home of her sister, Mrs Tony Pecha, on
Sunday.
Several from Ely attended the dance
given at the Catholic Mems Club on
Sunday evening.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16
What To Do in Case of Accident

l. STOP: and render first aid to the
injured.
2. STOP: regardless of how insig-
nificant the accident may be. The
"hit and run" driver is criminal and
punished as such.
3. STOP: and help the other fell
low if he is in trouble. You may be in
similar predicament yourself some
day. Be Good Samaritan"
4. DON'T lose your head. Call a
doctor If necessary or get the injured
to the nearest hospital
5. GET the names and addresses of
every one who witnessed the accident.
6. GET license number of all cars
involved, direction they were moving,
and exact location of accident.
T. NOTIFY your insurance company
by wire or telephone, and follow it's in
structions
Accidents strike without warning.
Should one befall you, don't lose your
head! Stop p-think-gather your wits
and do the obvious thing.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16
MuSkrat Season to
be Opened in March

Members of the Conservation Com
mission last week approved an oper
season for muskrats for twelve day
period between March / and April 80
The exact dates will be announced later
by A. C. Hanson, director of the div
ision of game and fish.
The season will be limited to coun-
ties in the eastern half of the state, a
recent survey having indicated that
muskrats are relatively scarce in the
drouth-stricken western counties, but
plentiful in eastern sections of the
state.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

nDD LOTS: Lide and Cheat
~ ham operate a drug store
in Meridian, Mississippi ;. first
auto licenses were merely num-
bers painted on the back of the
car and given for the life Of the
vehicles the British General
Post Office has a fleet of over
1000 motorcycles despite the
fact that an elephant eats about
100 pounds of food daily, it is,
for size, a tremendously light
eater i. nearly a billion dollars
were spent by New York State
m the last three years on child
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16
Site of Bureau of Standard

The site occupied by the National
Bureau of Standards consists of over
56 acres in suburban Washington
There are IL major and Z minor build
ings. each designed for a particular
class of work and housing laboratory
equipment and semi-commercial plants.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

wide variety of delicious home
made foods will be on sale at the Food
Sale sponsored by the Ely chapter of
the National Council of Catholic Women
at the Ely Hardware g. Furniture COM
pany, Saturday. The sale starts at 500
o'clock and coffee will be served.-adv.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

A birthday party was held on Thurs
day at the Merhar home complimenting
Miss Alice Merhar on her birthday.
Lotto was the main feature of the eve
ming. Piano selections were played by
Genevieve Seliskar, Mary Gershe, Dor
othy Rom, Rose Mary Pirsh and Alice
Merhar Refreshments were served by
Mrs. Anton Murgel, Dorothy Merhar
and Rose Tisovich.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank v. DiNino and
Miss Irene Thomas were in Virginia
Sunday to attend the concert by the
Virginia band at which Maurice Dune
suil, renowned pianist, was the guest
artist.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

what you are talking about. Have
something to offer. Be tenacious.
Be imaginative. Be human. It
is the custom-made sales argu-
ment not the general sales talk
that moves the big man to sign
up. The Accelerator. The Ma
tional Retail Dry Goods Associa-
ton estimates that 100000
women are now engaged il knit
ting, crocheting and needle work.
It is said that two out of every
five in Greater New York are
indulging in the craze. Bridge
now has q real competitor!
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16
'&&tt!;2?|::::s;; &C., e. 5

Headaches are warning sign. Dc
you have them?
l. Headache is a symptom of some
thing else that is wrong
2. Do not treat it by dulling the
nerves which are sending a warning
message.
3. The cause may be in some part of
the body far away from the head.
4. Headache "cures" may be danger
Gus. Ask your doctor before taking any.
Headache is DANGER signal! Get
at the cause! See a Doctor!
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Mrs. L. E. Riese esther Andersom
returned to Faribault Saturday after
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gust
Anderson. She will visit her sister at
Nopeming on the way home
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lauren Pietila,
a son, at Duluth hospital on Saturday,
January 4. Mr.. Pietila is employed
with the Duluth office of the Superior
National Forest.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

The Rev. L. S. Sloan was in Duluth
Monday where he attended a meeting
of the Arrowhead Methodist Association
in the afternoon. In the evening he
attended a dinner meeting of the Head
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Coffee and fresh home made dough.
nuts will be served at the keno party
given by the American Legion Auxiliary
at the Community Center on Friday
evening" January II at o'clock. adv
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Barney Agnew OF Agnews Variety
Store, left Sunday night for Livingston,
Montana, having been called there by
wire announcing the death of his
brother in-law.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

George Buccowich left this week for
San Diego, California, where he will
visit.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs Don Winters and son
Billy, of Duluth, visited in the city a
few days last week, guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Risbrodt at the Halfway Ranger
Station
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

DON'T FORGET-The Food Sale by
the Ely chapter of the National Council
of Catholic Women at the Ely Hard
ware and Furniture Company, Satur-
day, starting at 800 o'clock. Coffee will
be Served.-adv.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16
WANT ADS

S. Steel Corporation 25-
year silver service medal on Sheridan
street west. Call at this Office and
prove property.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Food Sale by the Ladies Aid of the
Presbyterian church at Miller's Market
Saturday, January Is, beginning at 2:3O
p. M. adv.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Mrs. A. Martinson entertained with
bridge at her home on Wednesday
Mrs. Henry Jacobson won the high
honors. The hostess served a most de-
hciouS luncheon.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Hugo Kleemola and daughter, Mary
Ellen, were in Duluth this week where
they accompanied Mrs. Kleemola home
who has been a patient at St. Mary's
hospital.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Word has been received from Mr.
and Mrs. M. w. Peterson, who are
spending the winter in Texas, that they
are enjoying themselves.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Miss Lottie Sletten returned from
Minneapolis last Saturday where she
had been visiting
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Mrs. F. DiNino entertained with a
bridge dinner at her home on Saturday
Three tables of bridge were in play.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16
LOCAL ITEMS

Mrs. A. Kantola was a Duluth visitor.
Jack PeShel was a Duluth visitor last
week
Art FOrSeliuS was a Duluth visitor last
week
Frank GOrShe was weekend visitor
in Duluth.
Earl FenSke spent Saturday and Sun
day in Duluth.
Jack Freshmen is visiting in Chicago
and Milwaukee.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Mrs. James Mitchell and Andy Jacob
son were Duluth visitors over the week.
end.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Miss Isabelle Poston has returned to
her home after visiting friends and
relatives in this city.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Art Toms and Reuben Toms of Coler-
aine were visitors here on Saturday at
the home of their mother, Mrs Flora
Toms, and other relatives.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

education according to the
United States Commissioner of
Education, more than 1000, 900
young people have reached the
age of employment since October
1929 at the end of 1884,
there were 48,300,000 radio sets
in the world.
- ELLING the Big Man: Go
~ after him fully prepared. Be
natural. Be sincere. Be con-
structive. Be purposeful Know
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

DR.. o. w. Parker was called tt
Guthrie Center, Iowa, the forepart ol
the week by the serious illness of his
mother.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

DR.. George T. Ayres was the prin-
cipal speaker at last nights meeting of
the Ely Rotary Club. He spoke on the
Tennessee Valley project and gave a
very comprehensive account of the
valuable work being done in this valley
and the beneficial results forecast in
its completion; the amount of territory
affected and the number of people to
be benefited. Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
Roterus are residents of the valley, Mr..
Roterus being employed with the IVA
as geographer. The ladies of the NJ
E. church served an excellent dinner.
President Jones presided.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

H. E. White, formerly superintendent
Of schools here, but now of st. Paul
visited with friends in the city Sat-
urdaY
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

In letter from st. Paul received by
the Miner, two young ladies are shown
trying out new conditioning belts in
troduced at the Athletic club pool by
Walter Nappa of this city, swimming
instructor at the pool Ropes are tied
to the belt and then the edge of the
pool and the swimmer can paddle as
fast as he likes and can be used for the
crawl, breast, racing back, side elemen-
tary back or butterfly breast strokes
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Miss Ann Zadkovich of Eveleth is ir
the city visiting at the Simonick home
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Steven A.
Strutzel, Thursday, January 9, a
daughter.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

J. B. Preston returned to his home in
New York this week after attending
a business conference at the Emeralite
plant.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Mrs. C. A. Bossfield of Minneapolis
returned to her home after visiting
relatives and friends here.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Don't miss the enjoyable and profit
able evening to be spent at the keno
party at the Community Center on Fri
day evening, January II, at o'clock
given by the American Legion Auxiliary
adv.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Jacobson
in Duluth hospital, daughter on
Saturday. All concerned doing fine.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

What We Look Like and How We
Will Live 10000 Years From Now
Science Forecasts the Future in THE
AMERICAN WEEKLY, the Magazine
Distributed With NEXT SUNDAYS
CHICAGO HERALD AND EXAMINER
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Miss Elizabeth Raisky visited her
parents in Duluth over the weekend
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Misses Mary Seme and Jennie Stalcel
were Virginia visitors over the weekend
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

The Misses Aune Ranta and Tulip
Makela, who spent a brief vacation in
this city returned to Rochester, Min
nesota Friday to resume their nurses
training course at ST. Mary's hospital:
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

The Rev. H. r. Browne was in Duluth
from Sunday to Tuesday on business.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

A. w. Nelson was business visitor
in Duluth Saturday.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Robert Merhar was Duluth visitor
over the weekend
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Dr.. J. E. Thompson was a Mime
apoliS visitor Thursday and Friday.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Paul Bonicatti of Virginia was an Ely
visitor last week.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Miss Mary Sever was Virginia visi-
tor over the weekend.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

SATURDAY, JAN. 18, at 500 o'clock
is the time of the Food Sale sponsored
by the Catholic Council at the Ely
Hardware and Furniture company.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Paul Bonicatti of Virginia was an Ely
visitor last week.
Robert Merhar was Duluth visitor
over the weekend.
A. w. Nelson was a business visitor
in Duluth Saturday.
Miss Mary Sever was Virginia visi-
tor over the weekend.
Harold Lindbeck was an Eveleth yisi-
tor over the weekend.
Miss Vienna Hill was a Duluth visi-
tor over the weekend.
Frank Skala is visiting in Chicago
a few days this week.
Abe Bloomenson of Duluth transacted
business here Saturday.
John B. Myre of Tower was an Ely
business visitor this week.
Mrs. K. Luthanen of Virginia was a
visitor in the city last week.
Miss Vera Nelson spent the weekend
with her parents in Eveleth.
ice Jenko returned Friday from a
business visit in Minneapolis.
Frank Bartlett of Minneapolis visited
in the city over the weekend.
Miss Margaret Nichols was a Dulutp
visitor Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Molly Rom was a Virginia visi-
tor the latter part of the week.
DR.. j. E. Thompson was Mime
apolis visitor Thursday and Friday.
Misses Mary Seme and Jennie Stalcel
were Virginia visitors over the weekend
Miss Elizabeth Raisky visited her
parents in Duluth over the weekend
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Miss Molly Rom was a Virginia visi-
tor the latter part of the week
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Harold Lindbeck was an Eveleth viSi-
tor over the weekend.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Miss Margaret Nichols was a Dulutp
visitor Saturday and Sunday.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Miss Vienna Hill was Duluth visi-
tor over the weekend.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Frank Bartlett of Minneapolis visited
in the city over the weekend
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Frank Skala is visiting in Chicago
few days this week.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

Mrs. A. Kantola was Duluth visitor.
The Ely miner., 1936-01-16

ice Jenko returned Friday from &
business visit in Minneapolis.
Evening star., 1936-12-20

matter for the police We'd better telephone
at ONCE" He moved towards his desk, but
Melville put out restraining hand.
Hold on, sir Il daren't bring the Eng
lish police into this. They're bound to ask
questions. If any word of this got into the
newspapers. I'd get into trouble with our
War Department"
Have you been to the American EN-
bassy?"
Il thought of that. But since this has got
to be kept dark their hands are tied No; it
looks to me I've got to see this through
myself the best way can"
DR.. Fecl,ner touched a bell beside the fire
place; he motioned Richard to follow him
into the hall.
Don't go to bed YET" he said to the man.
servant who appeared. ''Mr. Melville and
are going upstairs to the smoking room. Keep
your ears open. A couple Of strange men have
been prowling round the house"
He led Richard up to a snug little room with
leather easy chairs. They sat down.
'fYou aren't going back to the Marquise
Hotel tonight" asked DR.. Fechner.
THAT was my idea," admitted Richard
II imagine I'd be as safe in big London
Evening star., 1936-12-20

his hands into his pockets. His look of sur
prise gave way to one of suspicion, then he
strobe forward and flung back the curtains.
Quickly he opened the window, was about to
step out when Richard gave cry of
warning.
Don't do that = come back!' Gripping
DIR. Fechner's arm, he pulled him aside and
slammed the window shut; then he closed the
curtains 1--WE just been in mix-up with
some toughs in the street - they followed
me into the garden"
The suspicion still fingered in Fechner's
eyes. Street thieves, you mean?"
Il shouldn't call them that. One was
walking behind, and two others rushed up in
a car. They closed in on me-"
DR.. Fechner was lingering the point of
his strong chin. What made you come
here?''
Under the steady stare, Richard was feel
ing uncomfortable. "You told me you lived
three doors from the corner, DR.. Fechner.
When broke away from these devils this
was the first place thought of. I'm sorry"
Evening star., 1936-12-20
THE STORY so FAR

%:: :;: :ss d :s:.s ::;
Of greatly reducing the weight of aircraft,
the War Department sent him to England
to obtain the expert opinion of John Spencer
Brydon.
Brydon before his retirement had been
Melville's chief and was the greatest living
metallurgist. He now lived in Cornwall near
his elder daughter who had married an Eng
lish squire named Sir Henry Osmond.
Once in London. Richard met and invited
to dinner beautiful young woman he had
known in America. At dinner, Valerie Renard
admitted that this meeting had been planned;
she was employed. she said, by man who
was willing to pay one hundred thousand
dollars for Richards formulae and would be
dangerous if his offer was not accepted. Aid
for Richard from the police was impossible
since no news of the discovery must leak out,
30 he pretended to accept the offer and gave
useless formulae. They attempted to hold
him prisoner until these were tested but he
escaped to the Osmond town house. To
Margaret Brydon, the youngest daughter of
John Spencer Brydon, Richard gave the
sealed packet containing the formulae. She
promised to deliver it to her father the next
day.
Late that night, Richard left the Osmond
house with DR.. Fechner, man he met there.
After he said good night to his new acquaint-
ance, he was attacked by Valeries villainous
henchmen. He felled one. then dashed for
Fechner's house nearby with the attackers
close upon his heels and leaped through
window to safety.
PART III
W HEAVENS, it's Richard Melville"
Dr. Fechner came forward
from the semi-darlness at the
other end of the room. He
Evening star., 1936-12-20

Fechner's gesture showed impatience. He
pointed to the window. 'Why should foot
pads try to follow one into private house?"
1--WE just told you - they aren't street
thieves. 1t isn't my money-wallet they're
after. They must have been waiting for me
to leave the Osmonds' place. In fact, half
expected something of the kind"
'Ohr Fechner's white eyebrows went up.
you expected it? Sounds strange to me-"
1T wouldn't if you knew the facts" said
Melville. They're crooks from the Con-
tinent. happen to have some valuable in
formation, and they're desperate to get hold
of it. 1t has to do with my work in the
Federal Laboratories. News of it must have
got out. DR.. Fechner, only this evening. was
offered a cool hundred thousand dollars for
certain formulae and processes"
Evening star., 1936-12-20
PART III

~ nEAvENs, it's Richard Melville"
Dr. Fechner came forward
from the semi-darlness at the
, other end of the room. He
=. >pped his weapon on the table, and thrust
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

The Tinies gladly trailed along T know that nothing will go wrong" said Scouty. Miss Chrys- anthemum's as nice as she can be.
 "she's promised while fin Flower Land that we will see sights that are grand. want to stay right here till we see all there is to sec"
 And so do l." cried Duncy. Say, we ought to have some fun today Of course, we don't know what's in store, but we soon will find out.
 "Twill be a big surprise, I'll bet. and that's just what like to get" And then all of the Tinies heard wee 0oldy start to shout.
 Said she, You're travelling too fist. At this gait, know I won't last. An, here's little log. I'm go- ing to sit right down and rest"
 And then fair Miss Chrysanthe- mum said, "Well. miss, you are not so dumb. I'd like to loaf minute, too. and so would all the rest"
 They sat down on the little log and watched a very funny frog ump round and round. Hes putt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

1 ting on show" one Tiny cried.
 "I'll clap my hands wi.h all my might. I'll bet he'll jump right out of sight" The frog, however, jumped right to the little Tiny's side.
 "NoW, pet him, and we'll move along" said Dotty "Once more l feel strong" The little party trav- eled on for bout Q half mile.
 Their guide then said, Beneath that tree please stand, and keep your eyes on me. I'm going to show you something, now, that really is worth while"
 In just moment, what they saw filled all the Tinymites with awe. Why, it's big lamp" Coppy shouted. "Tell Us, what's 1t for?"
 You'll soon find out" came the reply. Just keep on watching me till I can make the thing burn brightly. Then you'll know what is in store"
 Copyright, 1886, NEA Service, Incl (Thc light does strange thing in the next story.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-03

(Thc light does a strange thing in the next st0ry.)
Evening star., 1936-10-23
Stock Averages
BY VICTOR EUBANK,

NEW YORK, October 23.-After
stumbling over small selling bumps
during the greater part of todsy's ses-
sion, the stock market put foot for
ward in late dealings.
The steels ana motors came back for
gains of fractions to around 2 points
and utilities, coppers, oils, aircrafts
and specialties held similar improve
ment. Near the final hour the trad
ing pace was somewhat slow.
Business and industrial news. to-
gether with a lessening Of European
tension, apparently attracted buyers.
Bonds were inclined to point higher,
but commodities and foreign curren-
cies were quiet and mixed.
Stocks on the upside included
United States Steel, Bethlehem, Gen
eral Motors. Chrysler, Hercules Mo-
tors, Montgomery Ward. Boeing
Douglas, j. I. Case, International
Harvester, American Agricultural
Chemical, American Telephone, West
ern Union, Consolidated Edison. In
ternational Paper g. Power preferred,
American g. Foreign Power preferred.
| Peoples Gas, Cerro de Pasco, Ana
conda, American Smelling. Texas
Corp, Midcontinent Petroleum, Shell
Union, Skelly Oil, Du Pont, Union
Carbide. Worthington Pump and
Spiegel-May-Stern.
The rails were unchanged to slight
| " lower and numerous other issues
were even.
Evening star., 1936-10-23
GAR WOOD INDUSTRIES
REPORTS SALES JUMP
,,.ecial pispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. October 23.-Sales by
Gar Wood Industries, Inc, and sub
sidiaries for the 9 months ended Sep
tember 80 totaled S6,383,00 COM
pared with s4,89o,OO0 in the corre-
spending period a year ago, or an in
crease of 81 per cent, officials stated
today
quarter sales registered a
sharp increase of lot per cent over
the corresponding three months in
1885.
Continuance of the company's strong
competitive position in the hoist field
and expanding sales in air-condition-
ing and domestic heating divisions
and other units account for the in
crease, they state.