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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
Attended Funeral for
State Printer SpieLman

Mrs. Jalmer Hakkila with her son,
Tauno, drove to st. Paul, Thursday,
following advices received of the death
that day of Mrs. Hakkila's son-in-law,
Jean Spielman, state printer for Min
nesota, of bronchial pneumonia after a
short illness.
The funeral took place Saturday from
the Enger funeral home and was large
ly attended by state officials and friends
of the deceased. The Lutheran clergy
had charge of the burial.
Deceased was a Roumanian by birth
and came to this country when small
boy. He later followed the printers
trade. He was president of several
printers unions and always prominent
in state politics.
He is survived by his widow, formerly
Miss Bertha Hakkila of this city They
made their home at GIG Summit Avenue
st. Paul. Mr.. Spielman was "a years of
age at the time of death.
Mrs. Hakkila and Tauno returned
Monday after attending the funeral
Saturday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
JOS. KLOBucHAR
CHIEF CLERK
Ely Man to be Promoted After
Jan. l, as Head of Virginia
Court Clerks Office.

With considerable pleasure the people
of Ely were notified that after the first
of the year, Joseph Klobuchar, who has
been in charge of the Virginia office Of
the district court as clerk of juvenile
court and in charge of mothers allow
ance in the area of the office, will be
promoted to chief deputy clerk.
Mr.. Klobuchar will replace Oscar
Schoenleber who has held the position
since the death of U. G.. Holloway, at
Virginia. No other changes will be made
by the incoming Clerk of Court, Fred
Ash, when he assumes Office after the
first of the year, either at Duluth, Vir-
GINA or Hibbing.
r Robert E. Johnson will continue as
chief deputy at Duluth; William Fur
long at Hibbing, while Mr.. Klobuchar
will fill this position in the Virginia
Office.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
ELY PIONEER
PASSES ON
Mrs. Andrew Mills, Resident
Here for 81 Years, Died
After Short Illness.

Mary, wife of Andrew Mills, died
Saturday at her home at Sc West Conan
Street, after a short illness at the ad-
vanced age of 30 years.
Mrs. Mills was born in Finland on
September 26, 1856. With her husband
and family she emigrated to this
country and to Ely in 1899 where she
has made her home since.
Surviving are her husgand, one son
and three daughters. The son is Will
liam Mills, engaged in the clothing
business on Central Avenue The
daughters are Mrs Walter Schaefer OF
this city; Mrs. Robert Giddings of Two
Harbors, and Miss Alvina, a teacher in
the schools of Gilbert. Six grand
children also survive.
The funeral was conducted yesterday
from the home and the First Evan
gelical Lutheran church, the Rev. E. A
Heino officiating. The funeral was at
tended by a crowded church and the
floral offerings attested to the popu-
larity Of deceased.
The remains had been prepared al
the Laing Mortuary. Pallbearers were
Jacob Isaacson, Matt Saari, Andrew
Saari, Oscar Kauppi, Henry Saari anc
Matt Laitala.
The surviving relatives have the SYM
pathy of the community in their be-
reavement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
NeU Officers Elected
For Jobs Daughters

At the last meteing of the Ely Bethe
of Jobs Daughters, the following off,
GERS were installed for the ensuing
year:
Queen-Merna Maxi.
Senior Princess Marjorie Berglund.
Junior PrincesS-Dorothy Beel.
Chaplain Purdy.
Treasurer and Librarian-Myrtle Nc.
Laughlin.
Recorder-Lois Anderson.
Marshal-Louise Strom.
Guide-Berniece Beel.
Inner Guard-Carol Chinn.
Outer Guard-Betty Purdy.
Pianist-Marjorie Rikhus.
Second MesSenger-LoiS Purdy.
First Messenger-Alice Beel.
Third MesSenger-Dolores Ellefsen.
Fourth Observation-Disclosures Agnew.
Fifth MesSenger-Marian Hall.
Guardian-Mrs. w. o. LomaSney.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
Rebekah Lodge Hosts at
ChiLdren's YuLe Party.

A large membership of Vermilion Re
bekah Lodge No enjoyed Christmas
party for the children of members at
the lodge rooms, Wednesday evening
A program was presented participated
in by the young people after which
Santa Claus distributed gifts and re-
freshments were served Mrs. Rudolph
Halamik acted as Santa Claus and also
was the chairman of the committee in
charge of the program which was as
follows:
Tap dancing and songs by Bonevive
Bjerke; "a Wish" by Richard Hedloff
"On Christmas" by Iris Swanson; What
Pity by Cleda Venner; recitations by
Jacquiline Kangas and Sheldon Klobu-
char; Careless Letter" by Alice Hayden
and Charles Maxi; musical playlet
Christmas Emblem" by jeanne Rikhus
Alice Hayden, Marilyn Lamlpi, Gloria
Pete and Joye Forsman with Shirley
Johnson at the piano; song by Dorothy
Lehto; harmonica solo by Robert He'd
loft; Herald of SPRING by Harlan
Lampi; "No Room at the Inn" by
Shirley Trembath; MY Dollies" by
Pearl Swanson, and Santa Claus is
Coming" by Willard johnson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
PIONEER HEAVY
1886 SHIPPER
Ely Property is Heaviest Under
Ground Producer in Lake
Superior District.

The Pioneer mine was the heaviest
shipper among the underground mines
of the Oliver Iron Mining company on
all the Lake Superior ranges. The
Pioneer shipped a total of 543 ,954 tons
to the docks at Two Harbors.
The Hull-Rust mine at Hibbing, open
pit property, shipped total Of 4,112. $50
tons. The Sellers, also in the open pit
group at Hibbing, shipped 2.01s, TAG gross
tons. Other mines in the million ton
class are the Minnewas, Missabe Noun
tain, Adams-Spruce, Hartley-Burt and
Morris of the MeSaba range.
The Godfrey mine in the Hibbing-
Chisholm district was the largest under
ground shipper of the Oliver company
on the Mesaba range with a total Of
542, 152 gross tons.
The total of ore hauled by the two
railroads serving the Mesaba and Yer
million ranges were 1924, 468 tons for
the Duluth, MiSSabi and Northern and
IA, 975, 568 tons for the Great Northern.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
SCOUTS ENJOY
WINTER CAMPS
Ely and Minneapolis Troops
Take Advantage of Winter
Outdoor Facilities.

| Under the supervision of G. H. Rhodes
Scoutmaster of the troop, eighteen Boy
Scouts of Minneapolis arrived Sunday
for a four-day winter outing.
The young men are comfortably
housed at the BONNER cabins on Eagle:
Nest lake west of the city and had the
time of their lives, very much impressed
with this section of the country as q
winter playground as well as a summer
recreation center.
They left today for their homes after
having spent the four days with winter
sports as well as their numerous Scout
duties Snowshoeing, skiing, hiking
wood-craft were INDUCED in by the
boys and their leader.
Their appetites were whetted to a
fine point by the brisk, winter air
coupled with outdoor activities. The
wants of the inner man were cared foI
by Mrs. A. j. BONNER as chef, assisted
by Mrs. Bonnier's daughters, June and
Mary, and nephew, James Lane OF
Duluth.
Under the guidance of Matt Kapsch
Scoutmaster, fifteen boys of Troop ia
, are at the Kapsch cabin on White Iron
Lake. Besides Mr.. Kapsch, Ray Hoefier
the Rev. Willard Spehn, Ed Buckley
and Joseph Sayovitz, junior assistant
scoutmaster, are at the camp.
The scouts are: James Mondatti
Frank Kalan, John Skule, John Schwab
James Bouska, Robert BONNER, Joseph
Kuzma, Bernard Popish, Tony Grahek
Bernard Hutar, Dan Mestnik, Martin
Starkovich, William LaBeau, Stanley
Mestnik and Joseph Sayovitz.
These young men are enjoying the
winter sports and climate also during
the holiday vacation. Scout work as
we'll as sports of all kinds occupy their
attention. Reports eminating from the
seat of operations report excellent
morale and weather to gladden. the
heart with the finest cuisine to which
the boys do full justice.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
old RESIDENT
DIED THURSDAY
Remains Brought to Ely by
Airplane; Funeral Tuesday
From Mortuary.

Sunday, the remains of Joseph Huff
man were brought to this city and the
Laing Mortuary by plane from Jack
fish Bay, Eastwood lake. The trip TO
Eastwood was made by Deputy Coroner
Robert Opel, w. o. Lomasney, deputy
sheriff of Lake county, and Lynn Paul
son, mortician of the Laing Mortuary
in the Swanson plane piloted by Oscar
Rignell.
Huffman, resident of JackfiSh Bay
for the past Is years, died Thursday
after an illness of some time with
pleurisy. Weather conditions were such
as to prevent the removal of the body
until Sunday The funeral took plaza
Tuesday afternoon from the mortuary
The Rev. Frank Mihelcic conducted
brief burial services at the Ely ceme-
terry.
Huffman was born in Germany in
1875. He came to this country in 1885,
when he was II years Of age. He be-
came a citizen of America in 1902.
Surviving are his widow and one
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Cook of Winton
A cousin in st. Cloud also survives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
FIRES CHECKED.

The fire department was called out
early Thursday morning to subdue a
fire which had started in the awning
of the P and M tavern and had COM
municated itself to the front of the
building. The department checked the
threatening blaze in short order. While
the awning was destroyed the Roadway
in bad spot was stopped. A fire in
the thickly congested frame buildings
in the block might have proven dis
astrous only for the prompt action of
the department.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
w. p. Chinn, General
Manager of Pickands-
Mather Co., to Retire
Prominently Linked With
Local Mining Industry
for 81 Years.
NOTED CIVIC BOOSTER
A. D. Chisholm Named to
Succeed Mr.. Chinn as
General Manager.

William P Chinn, Duluth, general
manager of Pickands, Mather & Com
pany, well known in this city and father
property, the Zenith mine, will retire
from his position on January l, and will
be succeeded on that date by A. D.
Chisholm of Duluth, who has been as
SiStant general manager of the COM
pany.
Mr.. Chinn was born in Mineral Point,
Wisconsin, on November Is, 1886. His
father, Richard Chinn, a former resi-
dent of this city, was a native of Corn
wall and an expert hard rock mining
man. He worked in the mines of Up
per Michigan for a number of years.
At Calumet, Michigan, William Chinn
attended school and as a boy of Is
was employed in his spare time 10 pick
ore from the rock dumps and various
other mining occupations falling to the
lot Of husky young man.
On the opening of the Soudan mine
at Tower, Richard Chinn came to the
Vermilion range. His son, Bill" who is
now about to retire, followed his father
at the age of 18. He arrived at the
Soudan mine on MAG 81, 1884, riding
to the end of steel on the Duluth &
Iron Range and walked in the balance
Of the distance, some 80 miles.
The young man found employment at
the Soudan mine as a general laborer
but later was made timekeeper and
general Office man. He was married at
Tower to Miss Ellen Sloggett in 1888.
In 1889, Mr.. Chinn was made chief
clerk at the Elba mine on the Mesaba
range. In 1901 he was made superin-
tendent of the Elba and the Corsica
mines under the new management of
the Pickands, Mather Company He
advanced rapidly and soon was made
general superintendent of all the COM
pany'S mines in Minnesota
He was made assistant general man
ager of the properties of the company
in 1918 for the Lake Superior district
and in 1922 was appointed general man.
ager, which position he has since held
and from which he is now retiring.
Besides figuring prominently in the
mining industry he has been a civic
booster of the best kind. He is a direc-
tor in the First and American National
Bank Of Duluth and the First National
Bank Of Eveleth, member of the Du-
luth Chamber of Commerce, the Kitchi
Gammi Club, the Northland Country
Club, Lake Superior Mining institute.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
City Council Sets Date
to Begin Construction
of NeU CiUic Building
Group Passes Resolution to
Begin Building Before
January II, 1887.
EXTERIOR OF STONE
Officials Confer With WPA
Authorities Regarding
Additional Grant.

Following discussion and after
listening to a report of the city officials
who had been in st. Paul in conference
with R. A. Radford, state director Of
the Public Works Administration, the
council in special meeting held Tues
day evening, passed a resolution TO
begin work on the Community Center
building, according to the terms laid
down in the grant, before Jan. IL, 1887.
The resolution also contained a pro-
viso that the building be Of stone con-
struction and that a request be sub
mitted for an addition to the grant of
$50, 900 made by the PWA and the
100000 bond issue voted, and also to
provide for the city's share Of the ad-
ditional cost by cutting expenditures
for next year.
Those who were in st. Paul for a
conference with Director Radford were
Jack Peshel, newly elected mayor, City
Clerk Knutson, City Attorney Carey
and Aldermen John N. Maxi and r. c.
Ellis. They met with the PWA officials
and laid their case before them. They
asked for an extension of time in which
to begin work. Their request was sub
mitted to the Washington authorities.
However, the committee was in
formed that the grant allotted by PWA
for the Community center building
called for the beginning Of work on the
structure by January 18th and that this
rule was iron-clad and must be obeyed.
on ~ dalo iy,
was the loss of the grant as it was made
plain to the committee that should
work not begin by the date specified,
the director would be forced to wire
Washington authorities and the grant
would be withdrawn.
In consequence of this ultimatum, a
special meeting of the city council was
called for Tuesday evening and reSolu-
lions were adopted to begin work as per
the rules laid down. The council also
asked for an extension Of time for con-
struction and requested an enlarged
grant, feeling confident that the adj
ditional cost of the building could be
met by the city should the PWA not
increase its grant.
The original estimate on the building
fell short of the bids and it is figured
that at least $4,000 more is needed for
the structure. The resolution passed by
the council on a to vote called at
tention to the fact that the income Of
the city could be $4,000 for 1887 and
that $4,000 could be made to cover
necessary expenses, leaving $4,000
which could be applied to the new
building deficit.
The resolution as passed by the coun-
Gil read as follows: Nov therefore be it
resolved by the city council of the City
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
Albert WeinzierI, Range
Pioneer, Buried Monday.

Many from this city, including the
ST. Anthony church choir, were in
Tower, Monday, to attend the funeral
of Albert Weinzierl who died on Thurs
day at the advanced age of 70 years.
Mr.. Weinzierl has resided in Tower
for the past so years and has been very
active in civic Affairs in our neighboring
city. He has held Office in municipal
affairs for % years. He was alderman,
mayor and city treasurer during this
time.
Surviving are his widow, daughter,
Angela, and two sons, Alois and Michael
at Tower. A sister and several brothers
a'so survive.
Funeral services were conducted by
the Rev. John Jershe on Monday morn
ing at 9 o'clock. The choir from this
city, under the direction of Miss Mary
hutar, assisted at the services.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31

The Mary Immaculate Conception
Lodge of the S. S. c. U. at their annual
election, chose the following officers
for the year 1887:
President-Mrs. Mary Jerich.
Vice PreSident-Mrs. Mary Kotzian.
Fin. Secretary-Mrs. Rose Svetich-
Rec. Secretary-Mrs. Mary Karosec.
TreaSurer-Mrs. Mary MiStek-
Trustees-MiSs Frances Pengal, Miss
Mary Sever and Miss Katherine Peshel.
Standard BearerS-Mrs. Mary Kot-
zian and Mrs. Barbara Mauser.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
Paul Dahl Wins TlUin
City Fencing Tourney.

Paul Dahl of this city, last week won
the state fencing championship when he
defeated twelve competitors in the
Twin City open competition and was
awarded dueling sword as a prize.
Among others to whom he handed a
defeat was Jarvis, former state fencing
champion
Mr.. Dahl will leave Ely on January
1st to become a member of an en-
cheering firm in Minneapolis to operate
under the firm name of Utilities En-
cheering Service.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
sLAy-CRoAT UNION ELECTS.

At the recent election of officers for
the Slovenian Croatian Union, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
President-Mrs. Anna Novak.
Vice PreSident-Mrs. Mary SaSek.
Rec. Secretary-Mrs. Mary Logar.
Treasurer and Fin. Secretary-Mrs
Mary Smrekar.
TruStees-Mrs. Mary Rom and Mrs
Anna MuSich.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
BROKE HIS LEG.

Melvin Smith, the young son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Smith, had the mis-
fortune last week to break a leg just
below the hip while sliding with to-
baggan on a hill south Of town. He
with five other boys on the tobaggan
negotiated the hill all right but ran off
into pile of rock. Melvin was the only
one seriously injured.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
Archie BONNER Promoted
Blu the ID. NJ. e N. Group.

The many friends of Archie BONNER,
with the local force of the Duluth,
Missabe & Northern railroad at the
depot, will be pleased to learn that he
has been promoted to the honored
position as chief clerk. He has held the
position of rate clerk for several years.
Congratulations are being rendered him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
SENDS GREETINGS.

Moses Blumberg, in the newspaper
business in Ely along about 1912
when Blumberg and ROBBIE published the
Ely Times, sends greetings to his ole
friends here from New York City where
he is now located.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31
On This
Occasion
A Few Observations on Matters
Material and Immaterial by
the Editor.

John P. Erickson, national
Democratic committeeman for
Minnesota, poo-poohed the
statement to the press made by
Patrick Delaney that the ma
tional committeeman had no
voice in political patronage in
the state. Delaney asserted he
had received his knowledge
from James A. Farley. Erick.
son retaliated by saying, 81
know where / stand with the
national administration" and
and further remarked that
Farley does not need Delaney
to make any statement fol
him."
The many close friends in the
state of Committeeman Erick'
son and especially the people
of Ely, regardless of politica
utilization, were somewhat
"miffed" on hearing that Mr.
Erickson, a product of this city
had been read out of the party
by Mr.. Delaney insofar as poll
teal patronage was concerned
They felt much better wher
Delaney repudiated the state
ment and John himself assured
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-12-31

Shown in the above picture taken
thirty eight years ago when Mr.. ManteI
figured in the organization of the South
SlavOnic Catholic Union in this city
and of which organization he was
elected vice president at the convention
held in Cleveland, Ohio. He assumes
the responsible duties of the office on
January 1, 1887 and will continue his
activity in this organization in the
future as well as in the past.
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LADIES, LODGE ELECTS.

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Evening star., 1936-03-22
GOLD STAR MOTHERS

The Grace Darling Seibold Chapter
of the American Gold Star Mothers,
met at the Raleigh Hotel last Tues
day evening, with the president, Mrs.
Edna Boardman, presiding. Reports
were read by the recording secretary.
Mrs. Rose Conway Stetson and Mrs.
Josephine Talks. treasurer.
The corresponding secretary, Mrs,
Eugene S. Bruce, is arranging for an
excursion on the Potomac in the in
terest of needed funds for service.
Mrs. F. p. Nash, sunshine chairman.
reported many calls and messages to
i'll mothers. The chapter voted ac-
ceptance of an invitation from the
Military Order of the World War for
participation in the observance ,,f
Army day on April 6. The chapter
also will participate in the celebra-
ton of the 150th anniversary Of the
formation of the Constitution of the
United States In accord with the ma
tional approval Of the observance.
A group Of mothers from the chap
ter attended the banquet at the Ra-
leigh Hotel on the twelfth anniver-
sary of the Nash Unit Of the Amer
ican Legion Auxiliary last evening.
Mrs. Howard M. Gordon, registrar.
will be the hostess for the monthly
social meeting to be held in her home
on April /, at 2 o'clock
Evening star., 1936-03-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Calanthe Lodge will meet tomorrow
evening; Webster Lodge, Tuesday eve
ming; Union and Columbia Lodges,
Wednesday evening; Hermione Lodge,
Thursday evening, and Syracusians,
Friday evening.
The chancellor commanders met at
the temple Wednesday evening to ar
range for a Knight Rank class of
more than 100 from the different
lodges to be initiated the latter part
of May.
Rathbone Temple Is arranging for
the 44th birthday anniversary and
visitation by the grand chief and other
officers.
The last meeting Of the Past Chiefs
Association was held at the home of
Mrs. Alice Smith. 1924 Fourth street.
An address was made by the president,
Mrs. Ella Embrey. Mrs. Dellinger and
Sam Banks were the guests Of honor.
Evening star., 1936-03-22
DELPHIAN SOCIETY

Kappa Sigma Chapter met at the
Shoreham Tuesday morning. The
subject of discussion was THE Old
Kings of Troy and Crete" under the
leadership of Mrs. w. A. Shannon.
The president, Mrs. E. Paul Steigner,
presided.
The next meeting will be April 7.
National Capital Chapter will meet
Wednesday at 10 o'clock in Jelleff's
Little Theater to begin the study OF
italian, French and German opera.
Mrs. Fred w. Catlett will open the
discussion. Topics have been as
signed as follows: The Scope OF
Opera" Mrs. Charles w. Arth; "De.
velopment of Italian Opera" Mrs. A
H. Norton; "Rossini's Two Most Popu-
lar Operas" Mrs. P. M. Chichester
"Verdi's Earlier Operas" Mrs. A. c.
Christie; Aida" Mrs. H. N. Dorman
Mrs. w. c. Welburn, Mrs. Guy A
Ramsdell, Mrs. Edward Stevens, Mrs
F. c. Brooke, Mrs. E. H. Erickson, Mrs
Donald Campbell and Mrs. Floyd B
Olcott will assist in the development
of the study.
Delta Sigma Chapter met at the
Shoreham Hotel last Monday. The
subject discussed was Dramatic and
Narrative Poetry" under the leader
ship of Mrs. James. Topics were given
by Mrs. Riordan and Mrs. Evans.
The next meeting will be March 80
leader Mrs. Nails.
The Theta Tau zeta Chapter met
at the Shoreham Hotel and had for
their discussion French Drama
Miss Gertrude Upton, president, was
the leader. Miss Iva M. Menefee dis
cussed Development of Drama in
France" Miss Mary c. Williams dis
cussed Corneille's lie Cid" and Miss
Ludy Omohundro, Miss Estelle An
thony and Miss Barbara Ann Sutter
outlined the acts Of the play lie Cid.
The next meeting will be tomorrow
evening at the Shoreham Hotel.
George Washington Chapter will
meet at the Shoreham Wednesday al
10 O'Clock. under the leadership Of
Mrs. Eugene Brown. Literary Figures
of the Late Renaissance" will be thu
subject.
The following are the topics and as.
signments: Resume" by the president
Mrs. Robert Howard; "Preparator!
Discussion" Mrs. Eugene Brown; evil
,lon," Mrs. John Derivan; "Villoni
Ballads" Mrs. George Lilley; "Rabe'
lais," Mrs. Charles Potter: "Gargan.
tus," Mrs. Carolyn Rask; "Montaigne.
Mrs. @. p. Rawley; "Montaigne's Es
says" Mrs. Clarence West: Thomai
More" Mrs. Chester Swope; utopia
Mrs. Clyde De Binder.
There will be an election Of odicers