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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
GOOD DEER STORY.

A party of mighty nimrods and
crack shots mot cracked shots
stalked the mighty buck, his missus
and their offspring, in the Johnson
lake district on the Moose lake road
south of the city.
The mighty nimrods with their
high powered shooting irons, after
hards days work, failed to register
and returned to the camp without
game.
On their return, they were ap-
praised of the fact that Wayne
Boltiho, the 15-year-old member of
the party, who had been cautioned
not to go too far into the woods with
his 20 calibre rifle, was the only one
of the four hunters in the camp,
including his father, who had Sc
cured deer.
Friends have facetiously advised
the hunters to stay in camp here
after and cook the meals while
Wayne does the hunting.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
ELY RESIDENT
FOUND dead
Anton Bolka, Sr., Succumbs at
Home on Lawrence Street
After Long Illness.

Following a continued illness of II
years with sleeping sickness, Anton
Bolka was found dead in his home at
20 Lawrence Street, Thursday morning,
by members of his family.
He was born in Jugo-Slavia in 1889
and was 48 years of age. He has been
a resident of America for thirty years
and for the past % years has resided at
the family home on Lawrence Street.
Mrs. Bolka died on December %, 1886.
He is survived by six sons and one
daughter. The sons are Anton, John,
Frank, Edward and William of this
city, and Louis of Minneapolis. The
daughter is Angela, at home in this city.
Funeral services were conducted
Saturday morning from the Catholic
church, the Rev. Frank Mihelcic Off
ciating. The funeral was largely at
tended.
He was a member of the First of May
lodge of the S. N. P. j. and Lodge No.
ia of the S S. c. u, the members of
the two organizations attending the
funeral in body.
The pail bearers, brother lodge men,
bers, were Mike Vidmar, John Glavan
George, zgainer, George Peternel and
Louis KoSoroc.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
Official Family of Fourth District
Now Occupy New County Structure
New $4,000 Building Lauded
by Engineer as Well Built
and Practical.

County Commissioner Joseph Veranth
and his local employees last week be-
came settled in the new Office and
garage building just completed at the
western end of Sheridan Street. The
office was moved from the Bourgin
building at 200 East Sheridan Street on
November l and has temporarily func-
toned in an old lumber office near the
site of the present new county garage
building.
Chief Clerk Frank Strukel, in charge
of the Ely office for Commissioner Yer
anth, has about two of the most COM
modious office rooms of any in the
county buildings, outside of Duluth, in
structure claimed to be the best con-
structed and most practical of any of
the numerous garages located through
out the county.
The main office rooms are 8x26 in
size and equipped modernly to facilitate
the transaction of the county business
in this city. These offices are located
in the front part of the structure on
the lower floor with storage cabinets
and toilet. The upper floor of the Of
flee part is occupied by the county
engineer of the Fourth district. The
engineering force has room 18x30 in
size with all mctasrn conveniences.
A novelty in th>s building of the en-
gineer's quarters are that all the win
dows are on the north side, thus OBJ
Waiting the detractions and annoyanceS
of windows facing the main highway
which passes the building at close
proximity on the south side. The en-
gineer'S room is fitted with modern
storage cabinets for maps and tables
and facilities for blueprint production
Clothes closets and toilet facilities are
also furnished on the second floor.
Hardwood floors are provided for all
the rooms and the finishings are of the
latest. All doors and windows are
weatherstripped and the whole is
lighted by an indirect system of illum-
ination.
To one side and furnishing runway
for cars is the entrance to the spacious
50x6O heated garage capable of &C
comodating 10 pieces of equipment. The
folding, disappearing doors are equipped
with a one-man chain method OF
handling. The massive door rises and
rolls out of the way with one hand
manipulation as smooth as the rolling
of curtain or window shade
The building was constructed of Dun
tile blocks manufactured at the plant
Of the McMahan Duntile Company ad-
joining. The best kind of cement was
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
On This
Occasion
A Few Observations on Matters
Material and Immaterial by
the Editor.

In the death of Col. William
F. Henry on Monday, Duluth
lost one of it's most outstanding
citizens and the people of Du-
luth and st. Louis county, a
friend that was a friend.
Colonel Henry at the time of
his death was IA years of age.
For the past as years he has
been connected with the Du-
luth Herald and News Tribune
and for the past five years has
been business manager of the
combined Herald and Tribune.
His friends are numbered by
the list of his acquaintance.
The writer feels his death
deeply as Col. Henry was our
close friend, one with whom it
was a pleasure to discuss vital
business and friendly subjects
He was beloved by all and had
a CHEEKY smile and pleasant
word for everyone. Among
particular friends he numbered
the theatre and circus folks OF
the country. He received his
title of Colonel from Governor
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
COLD BLOCKS
CONCERT CROWD
Excellent Concert Presented
Sunday Evening by Band
and DR.. Sorantin.

Three hundred people braved the icy
weather on Sunday evening to attend
the opening of the winter series of
concerts played by the Ely Municipal
Band at the Washington auditorium.
Guest artist for the occasion was DIR.
Erich Sorantin, famous Viennese violin
list, who came here from Virginia where
he had appeared at an afternoon re-
cital with the Virginia band Accom-
panying him to this city was Mrs.
Gladys Berge of Virginia, as piano
accompanist.
DR.. Sorantin is a violinist of i'm
portance whom it is pleasure to
hear. While the audience was not as
large as expected, owing to the cold
wind blowing at the time, it made up
in enthusiastic applause what was lack
ing in numbers
His accompanist was of material
assistance in the rendition of DR.. Sor-
antin's numbers. Mrs. Berge has ap-
peared here on several occasions and
always is greeted with applause.
During the evening DR.. Sorantin
played several numbers of his own COM
position. Sonata in c." "Rondo in
c." and "Capriccio AMBROSE" were
compositions of the artist. He also
played ave Maria" by Schubert;
"Giaccona" by Bach; "Cortege" by
Boulanger; Flight of the Bundle Bee"
by Rimsky-Kozakev, and the witches
Dance" by Paganini. At the conclusion
of his program he was compelled to re-
spond to an encore.
The Municipal Band, under the di-
rection of Frank " DiNino, had ar
ranged most enjoyable program which
set very well with the audience and
fitted in very nicely with the violin
offerings.
The band opened the program with
"HanSel and Gretel," Humperdink
composition. A selection by Friml fol-
lowed and the first of their part in the
program closed with descriptive selec-
ton, Dixie Dido" by Hildreth.
Following three numbers by DIR. Sor-
antin, the band played Silver Threads
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
CHURCH RITES
unite COUPLE
Miss Mary J. Pucel Become.
Bride of Richard Donovan
Wednesday Morning.

At nine o'clock mass at the Catholic
church, Wednesday morning, the Rev
Willard Spehn performing the cere-
mony, Miss Mary j. Pucel, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ignatz Pucel of this city
became the bride of Richard C.
Donovan, son of Mrs. Alice Donovan, OF
Forest Lake.
The couple were attended by John D
Helmberger and Miss Jennie Skerjanc
The bride wore white satin gown
and carried pink roses. The bridesmaid
wore blue silk gown and carried yellow
crysanthemums.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the home Of
the brides parents and that evening q
reception was rendered the couple al
which 100 were present. Many hand
some and useful gifts were left for the
newly WEEDS along with the well wishe.
of the reception guests.
The couple will make their home in
this city where the groom is engaged
in the trucking business. Many friends
join in wishing them all possible hap
pineSS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
POPULAR ELYITE.
WE'D AT CHURCH.
Miss Katherine Milkovich and
George Burgoyne Married
Thanksgiving Day.

Before crowded church on Thanks
giving morning, during a high mass
ceremony, the Rev. Frank Mihelcic
united in the holy bonds of matrimony
Miss Katherine Ann Milkovich of this
city, to George Burgoyne of Mime
apoliS.
The couple were attended by Miss
Christine Merhar as bridesmaid and
Harvey Burgoyne, brother of the groom,
as best man. Miss Dardanella Milko-
vich, sister of the bride, served as maid
of honor and Donald Burgoyne as
usher.
Joseph Milkovich gave his sister in
marriage and special music had been
prepared by st. Anthony's choir for the
event. Present at the ceremony was
the mother of the groom, Mrs. Anna
Burgoyne, brother, Richard, in adj
dition to those mentioned above from
Minneapolis.
The bride wore a white brocaded
velvet gown and carried Gala lilies.
The bridesmaid was gowned in coron-
alton blue chiffon velvet and carried
tea roses. The maid of honor wore a
burgundy chiffon velvet gown and car
ried yellow roses.
Following the ceremony a breakfast
was served at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. Edward Edwards. That
evening a reception was rendered the
couple at the Edwards home at which
some so relatives and close friends were
present. Many handsome and useful
gifts were left for the young couple,
besides oceans of well wishes.
The couple left Saturday for Mime
apolis where the groom is employed
with the Tropic Air company. 1t is
expected that the plant and its per-
sonnet will be transferred to Chicago
and the couple will make their home in
that city.
The Miner joins their many friends in
wishing the couple all possible hap
piness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
588 join LOCAL
RED CROSS unit
Solicitors Complete Successful
Membership Enrolment for
Noble Organization.

The Red Gross membership drive
closing last week, showed a total en-
rollment of $50 members in this city.
AS each membership was one dollar the
returns indicate that the total amount
for memberships totaled the amount of
members registered, or 1858.
In addition to this amount, donations
were received amounting to $3.50.
These donations were from people who
felt they could not afford member
ship card. The donations helped to
swell the amount of money collected to
$6253O.
The result of the drive is reported
by B. o. Strachan, chairman; Mrs. o.
w. Parker, treasurer, and Mrs. A. j.
McMahan, secretary. One-half of the
total amount collected has been for
warded to the national organization to
the credit of Ely, while the other half
remains in the treasury in this city
for emergencies that might arise.
The officers also report that the
membership list is not closed and that
those who were missed in the drive
can get their cards from Miss Anne
Novak at the hospital or from Mrs.
Parker. Emergency funds are always
handy to have on hand and Ely has
always been one of the first units to
respond to calls.
Those who assisted in the drive as
named by Chairman Strachan are the
following:
The Misses Mary Sever, Ruth Wilson,
Clara Handberg, Hannah Markun,
Molly Mikolich, and the Mesdames
John Dyhr, Charles Starkman, Joseph
Butala, Edward Edwards, Joseph Novak,
Casper Rom, Wesley Beel, Samuel
Swanson, John Mattila, Jack Seraphine,
Emil Norby, Clifton Drolet, John E.
Draeger Edward Bolitho, Wilson Carl
son, Clifford Nelson;
Sigurd Olson, Peter Svetich, Joseph
Mistek, Edward Williams, Herbert Ven
ner, Frank Bachar, John Koski, George
NOLAN, Leslie Nicholas, Steve Habian,
Frank Sershen, Jr., Frank Shepel, M.
Brazinski, John Rosandich, William
Martin, Carl Kruger, William Jones,
Emil Leino and Mr.. j. B. Preston Of
this city, and Mrs. Paaso and Mrs.
Niemi of Winton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
CHURCH OPENS
MISSION Week
Instructions Being Given in St.
Anthony's Parish by the
Rev. J. O'Donnell.

Beginning last Sunday and continu-
ing until next Sunday, November %
to December S, the Rev. James A.
ODonnell, o. P, is in charge of the
mission being conducted at st. An
thongs parish.
Monday and Tuesday, special in
Structions were given the children
Masses for the week are being read at
Is, Z, and $50 o'clock. The Sunday
masses are at the usual Sunday hours.
Instructions were given by the Rev.
ODonnell at the Sunday masses and
after the mission masses each day. In
structions on the Rosary are being
given each evening at the beginning of
devotions and sermons are being given
every evening at the beginning of de-
votionS.
Fifteen decades of the Rosary are
being recited every day in the following
manner: Before the first mission mass,
the Joyful Mysteries" before the sec
ond, the "Sorrowful Mysteries" in the
evening before the sermon, the "Glori-
Gus Mysteries"
Beginning Tuesday, confessions are
being heard every day between and
o'clock; every night after devotions
and every morning after the masses
Special instructions for adult Catholics
who have not gone to confession or
communion or who have not been con-
firmed and for non-Catholics who wish
to take up the study of the religion OF
wish to inquire into it, are also being
given.
The attendance at all of the several
services is filling the church. Special
music by the choir, under the direction
of Miss Mary Hutar, is being rem
dered.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
Annual Municipal
"Battle of Ballots"
to be Staged Tuesday
Three Aldermen, Municipal
Judge and Special Judge
To Be Elected.
j. MAXI WITHDRAWS
Nine Candidates in Field
for Posts of Aldermen
Maxi, Ellis, Zgonc.

The annual Battle of Ballots" for
the election of Municipal Judge, Spe-
cial Municipal Judge and Three Al
dermen for the City of Ely will be
staged next Tuesday in the several
precincts of the city.
Filings closed Saturday and since
that time the candidates have been
contracting the voters in furtherance Of
their candidacy.
The only unoppoSed Office on the
ballot is that of Special Municipal
Judge, the present incumbent, Joseph
A. Mertel having filed for reelection.
Municipal Judge Edwin w. Toms is
being opposed for reelection by Mako
zoretic. Mr.. zoretic held the position
for several terms and was defeated by
Mr.. Toms six years ago.
The big scramble in the race IS the
quest for Alderman. Nine have filed
for three aldermanic positions vacated
this year by Frank Zgonc, John N.
Maxi and r. c. Ellis, whose terms ex-
pired.
Both Mr.. Zgonc and Mr.. Ellis have
announced their candidacy to succeed
themselves. Mr.. Maxi stated he was
satisfied with his two years of serv-
ice and would not try for reelection.
Filings for the aldermanic posts were
made by Mr.. zgonc, Mr.. Ellis, Martin
Skala, Jr., John Debeltz, Joseph Spreit-
ger, Jr., Stephen Rom, Archie Hedlof,
Matt Koivisto and Arvid L. Sundholm.
Out of this array of candidates there
should be no trouble in securing q
suitable set of three aldermen to serve
the city.
Mr.. zgonc the first to file, has served
for the past two years
Martin Skala, Jr, has had experience
in the position he seeks having been al
derman up to two years ago
John Debeltz is newcomer in the
field of politics He was endorsed by
the meeting held at the Jugo-Slav Ma
tional Home three weeks ago Receiv-
ing endorsement at this time also were
Mr.. Spreitzer and Mr.. Zgonc Mr. De-
beltz is an employe of the Oliver.
Joseph Spreitzer is an employe of
the Oliver Mining Company He was
a candidate for the position he now
seeks last year.
This is the first fling in politics for
Stephen Rom, Archie Hedloff and Matt
Koivisto. All are employees of the min
ing interests; Hedlof at the Zenith
and Koivisto and Rom at the Pioneer.
Arvid L. Sundholm formerly held
positions with the First National Bank
and with the Fourth District county
office here under Commissioner Jacob
L. Pete.
Mr.. Ellis is seeking reelection to
the position he has filled for the past
two years.
All candidates have many friends who
join in wishing each individual candi-
date success.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
Boy Scout Council
Sets Annual Banquet,
Court of Honor Meet
Banquet at Forest Hotel
Honor Court at School
Auditorium.
EVENTS DECEMBER 6
Ely Rotary Club to Sponsor
Community Sing Fest
at Honor Court.

The annual banquet of the Vermilion
Range Council of Boy Scouts of
America will be held at the Forest
hotel at $50 next Thursday evening,
December 9.
At the banquet reports on Scouting
in the Headwaters Area will be given
by Carlos Chase, Scout commissioner of
the region and by other officials from
the main office.
Reports on Scouting in the Vermilion
Range area will be given by local
officials. The election of officers for
the coming year will be held at this
time.
Immediately following the banquet,
the meeting will adjourn to the Wash
ington auditorium to participate in the
first regular Court Of Honor of the
season. The Rotary club will also
sponsor a Community Sing at the Court
of Honor as for the past two sessions.
This is the first time it has been
possible to jointly hold the annual
banquet and the Court of Honor. The
members are looking forward to most
interesting and profitable evening. All
those interested in Scouting, whether on
local committees or not, are cordially
invited to attend both affairs. Parents
of Scouts are particularly invited.
Reservations for the banquet should
be made not later than Wednesday the
9th.
For the Court of Honor most allur-
ing program has been prepared by
Chairman Ed. C. Bolitho and members
Of the Court. The program will open
with the assembly call blown by Bugler
and Eagle Scout Robert Carlson A
first class Scout will escort the men,
bers of the Court to their seats. ITO
the Colors" by the bugler followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance. The Eagle
Scouts will lead in the recitation of the
Scout Oath.
Awards will be presented to those
passing the test at the meeting of the
Board of Review, Friday afternoon.
Second class awards will be made by
Mr.. Bolitho; first class awards by Thos
j. Murn; star awards by John Drag
avon; life awards by Sigurd F. Olson;
merit awards by E. G. Jones, and the
Eagle silver palm by Ray Reigel
RENO KoSki here takes charge and
will conduct the community sing spon-
sored by the Rotary Club. Mrs. Frank
v. DiNino will play the music for the
sing. This has been popular diversion
in the Court of Honor proceedings in
the past and has attracted an immense
audience. The community sings have
been very popular.
TIL evening will close with the RE
call" by the bugler; the Scout Oath;
Retreat" by the bugler with the re-
turn of the colors and TAPS" All will
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
Firemen Entertain Large
CrOIUd at Annual Ball.

The annual ball by the Ely Fire De-
partment at the Washington auditorium
drew large attendance. Dancing to
the music of Johnny Smrekar and
his orchestra was the enjoyable feature
of the evening.
AS in previous years, the firemen
proved themselves royal entertainers.
Arrangements for the ball were in
charge of Frank Lirldgren as chairman
of the committee.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
FEATURES
IN THIS
Tissue

William Bruckhart's WASHINGTON
Digest" predicts special session of Con-
gresS will go astray.
Emily Post, Americas accepted social
arbiter, gives advice on party invita-
lions, greeting friend and the proper
time to start eating at banquet. Read
Good Taste Today"
Hugh Bradley, our sports columnist,
chooses Fordham's Rams as Americas
No. college football team-or don't
you agree?
Irwin S. Cobb says there are always
two big sporting events, the one
Graham McNamee saw and the one
that actually took place.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
Lincoln PIT. A. Unit
To Meet Next Thursday

Homework for Children" will be the
topic for discussion at the meeting of
the Lincoln Parent unit on
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, Dec. 9.
This will be the regular meeting of
the unit and an entertaining program
has been arranged. for the meeting
during which Miss Elizabeth wilkins
will sing and Mrs. M. j. Fleming will
read several selections.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
WintOn Election Not
Very Enthusiastic,

No contests for the several offices to
be filled at the Winton election have
materialized although it is the opinion
that names will be written on the
ballot on election day, next Tuesday.
Names appearing on the ballot are
William Manninen for president; Hilmla
Reko for assessor; Leo Sansted for
trustee, and Gust johnson for treasurer
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
BETHANY CHOIR
LISTS CONCERT
Choice Program Arranged by
Donald Olson, Director, for
Sunday Evening.

Under the direction of Donald Olson,
the Bethany Lutheran capella choir
of this city will render choice pro-
gram on Sunday evening at the church.
The concert will begin at 8 o'clock.
The choir is one of the most out
standing musical units Of the city and
under the able direction of Mr.. Olson
has attained marked efficiency which
the following program will attest:
"Our Father" .......... Gretchoninoff
Nov Let Every Tongue Adore Thee" -.
................. bdcn
"Agnus DEL" ..............Ka linnikoff
"Cherubim Song" ....... .BortnianSky
Short Talk
To-day There is Ringing" ............
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. CnrlSClanSen
Lost in the Night" Finnish Folk Tune
Built on the Rock" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
..............Ch orale by Iindeman
Praise to the Lord" -. Christensen
Offering
Behold Host" minimizing rieg
Regeneration" .......... Christensen
Beautiful Savior" Crusaders Hymn
Benediction
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MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED.

Cards have been received in this city
announcing the marriage of Lorraine
Emily Larson, daughter of Mrs. Minnie
Larson, to Mr.. William Charles Bis
sonett at Minneapolis on Friday even
ing, November 26. The bride was born
in this city and resided here for many
years with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Larson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
UNION SERVICES.

The Rev. j. E. Dowler of the M. E.
church delivered an inspiring sermon at
the joint Thanksgiving services of the
Presbyterian and M. E. churches.
The services were held at the Pres
byterian church and large attendance
listened to the Thanksgiving message of
the Rev. Dowler.
Special music had been prepared by
the choir. Mrs. Otto Sarkipato played
a violin solo.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02
HERE FOR THANKSGIVING.

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Kramer and
children, Dick and Dorothy, of Hibbing,
and Mr.. and Mrs. william Chalberg of
Grand Rapids, spent Thanksgiving at
the Ed. G. Bolitho home in this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-12-02

At six o'clock last Thursday evening Minnesota
Thanksgiving dinner in New York which the
before by their folks Monticello Weston
been home Thanksgiving and
works in New York city appealed their families them real
dinner Pilot Leithold shown taking the pumpkin
Alice Weston Florence Void Chamberlain
city. Leithold plane city
two fire patrol duty the Superior National
to early this when he left to position pilot
the Northwest Anyways.
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