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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
SiLUer Fox Ragged
Without WeupOns.

Kennedy-Three Kennedy men and a
salesman, sans gun, sans traps, and
sans whatever equipment is necessary
in the trapping business, were richer by
one silver fox pelt for half hours
play one morning recently. 1t began
when gasoline customer drove up to
the Johnson Implement Company and
reported seeing a silver-black fox run
into culvert on highway rs two miles
south of Kennedy. Four men who were
in the office at the time climbed into
a car and drove out to the spot where
the fox was reported to have been seen.
Sure enough, curled up deep in the in
terror of the culvert was Reynard The
men calmly plugged up the ends of
the culvert, attached a hose to the ex-
haust of the automobile and humanely
put Mr.. Fox to the most painless death
known, carbon monoxide asphixiation.
In few minutes it was perfectly safe
to reach in and pull out sixty dollars
worth of ladies neckwear, without
dangerof losing any fingers. The fox
evidently was no escaped resident of a
fur farm, for close examination re-
vealed no telltale flaws due to rubbing
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
Ten Years Ago
From Issue of Dec. %, 1928.

The Minnesota Legionnaires are adj
vocating the postponement of the hunt
ing season opening to the legislature
so that it will not interfere with
ArmiStice Day.
Mrs. Viola Wallberg, daughter of Mr..
, and Mrs. Otto Sarkipato, died in Chi
cago, eaily in the week, after a short
illness. She is survived by her father
and mother, two brothers and sister
John Kalsich was accidently killed
when his car Skidded on the White Iron
road Sunday and overturned. He was
20 years of age and is survived by his
parents and brothers and sisters. A
six-year-old boy with him in the car
was unframed.
Jacob L. Pete is slated as chairman
of the board of county commissioners
when they meet to organize after the
first of the year. He has been a valu-
able man on the board since he assumed
office two years ago. He will succeed
E. M. Snyder as chairman.
Mrs. Thomas Harri died Saturday
morning after short illness at the
Shipman hospital. She was formerly
Miss Lillian Makela and was 80 years
of age. She was a resident of White
Iron up to the time of her marriage to
Mr. Harri in August 1925. She is sur
vived by her husband, two STEP
daughters and one stepson. The fun
eral took place yesterday from the
Finnish Lutheran church, the Rev. Aho
oficiating.
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Fifty Years Ago
From Issue of Dec. rs, 1888.

The largest coal dock in America is
being built in Superior, Wisconsin. asa
Minnesota is to have $1,000 of last
years appropriation for a public sur
vey. ""*Several candidates are circulat-
ing a petition on the Vermilion range
for appointment as deputy sheriff. **'
The White saw mill at Tower has been
sold to W. N. Sheppard and Edward
Owens of Oshkosh, Wis. "*"A. S. James
is putting in a stock of drugs in the
corner in the Shipman block. **'Mrs.
A. S. Thomas of Shiloh, N. j., left
Wednesday for Dodge Center after
spending a few weeks with her son, A.
j. Thomas of this village. *""The new
school building is getting along fine
under Contractor CrasSwell and will be
ready by Jan. l.
A list of those not paying their street
improvement assessments is being pre-
pared by the village attorney to be
certified to the county auditor for COL
lection "**The Chandler Hotel is being
repaired this week. The room for
merly used as store is being fitted for
bar room with an arch connecting
with a room to be used as sitting
room. "'"A rich deposit of iron ore was
struck at the Pioneer mine last week.
Shaft sinking has been slowed up and
drifting is being done. |'*The county at
torney was here last week and gave
notice that dance houses and dives,
both here and at Tower, must close by
December 81. Marshall Hyperion has
received orders to enforce the order. 80"
William j. Brown of Tower died from
the effects of 8-foot fall Monday. He
was fitting a piece of pipe and fell
striking on his head. Just last week
Mr.. Brown was married to Miss Cora
Denton of Soudan, who was left a widow
after four days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
But Games Middle of Week,
Involving Three Leaders,
May End Deadlock.
Junior College Conference
STANDINGS
Last Weeks Results
Virginia 81, Ely 81.

Four teams are tied for first place
honorS in the Northern Junior College
conference, but only one of them is
certain of going through the holidays at
the top of the heap. Eveleth has no
game scheduled until Jan. 6, so until
then, when it meets Itasca on the
Coleraine floor, it is sure of remaining
in the undefeated class.
But not SO with the other undefeated
leaders, Hibbing, Virginia and Crosby
Ironton. Crosby Ironton was sched-
uled for big assignment the first week
of the Christmas vacation, meeting Vir-
GINA on the Greyhound'S floor, Tues
day evening, and then going to Hib-
bling to engage the Cardinals on We'd
nesday evening.
Itasca, in second place irrespective of
the above games played the middle of
the week, too late to be included here,
leads the conference in points scored,
marking up 81 in three games. It's
average of 303 points per game, how
ever, is considerably below the 405
two-game average run up by Hibbing.
Eveleth and Crosby Ironton also have
a higher per-game average than Itasca
Duluth, which shares the cellar
position with Ely, has had the most
points scored against it, liz in three
games for an average of 37.3 points per
game, the highest in the conference
Ely has secured an average of 237
points in its three games and has had
an average of 313 points scored by OPP
ponents. Ely put in 26 baskets and 10
free throws, as compared to "a field
goals and 26 charity losses for the op-
position. Joe Novak, forward, is way
ahead in individual scoring honors on
the local squad, marking up IL baskets
and 8 free throws for a total of 80
points, nearly half of the total scored
by the entire team
Conference competition will not be
renewed until the first week in January.
Following is the scoring:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
Twenty-Five Years Ago
From Issue of Dec. rs, 1913.

Chances are that Ely will have a
Luceum Course soon as arrangements
are completed with Richard R. Price
of the University of Minnesota, for such
course.
Local forestry officials claim that the
season just closed has been the best
from a protective standpoint since the
organization of the Superior National
Forest. Only one fire was reported and
that was put under control before mer-
charitable timber was destroyed. The
fire burned over total of 13 acres.
Matt Agnich died Tuesday from the
effects of a runaway accident last week.
He was 48 years Of age and leaves
wife and six daughters. He was en-
ployed as outside man for the firm Of
Agnich Bros, Joseph, Matt and Steve.
His team took fright at a boy with a
Christmas tree in the 26 location and
he fell from the wagon which passed
over the unfortunate man. Several
Slavonic societies have charge of the
funeral which takes place today.
Matt Herrala, a pupil of the eighth
grade, was accidently shot and killed
by his 11-year-old brother while the
three Herrala boys were hunting on
the other side of Shagawa lake last
Sunday. The gun was 32-calibre
rifle and the younger brother had
picked it from table and was accident
ly discharged, the bullet striking Matt
in the back of the head. The funeral
took place Tuesday from the Swedish
Lutheran church, the Rev. Victor
Koivumaki officiating.
City Engineer Charles A. Nutter and
Miss Ellen H. Sletten were quietly mar
ried Tuesday at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Pauline Sletten. The Rev.
E. F. Stidd performed the ceremony.
Following an illness of over two
years, M. j. Coffey, more Familiarity
known as Mike" Coffey, died this
morning at his home in this city. He
has been employed with the Oliver
Iron Mining company as a mechanic
and later on the police force. He is
survived by Mrs. Coffey and four
children, Douglas, Callista, Angela and
Kathleen A brother, Barth, of this
city and sister, Mrs. E. j. Morcom of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29

Biwabik moved one jump nearer the
undefeated Virginia high school basket
ball team, on top of the district q heap
by turning back Aurora last Thursday
SO to 81. The Scarlet and Black cagerS
led at the first quarter, 7-2, but fell
before the powerful Biwabik attack
Coach Al LaZella's charges will now
take good long rest insofar as dis
trict competition is concerned until they
tangle with Virginia on the Bluedevil's
floor, Thursday, Jan. II, in what will
be the classic battle of midSeaSon play
Preceding the Biwabik tussle Virginia
meets Eveleth and International Falls,
teams it should whip without much
difficulty. So when the two square off
the second week in the new year, the
undisputed district leadership will be
at stake. Should Biwabik turn the
tables on the Bluedevils, the two will
be tied with five wins and one loss each,
preSuming that the latter will take
both of its games before engaging BIZ
wabik.
Should International Falls defeat
Aurora tonight and then upset Virginia,
Jan. 7, competition for first-place
honors would be turned into a free-for-
all fight. But the Falls oagers aren't
apt to vanquish as potent an organiza-
ton as the Bluedevils
Biwabik is not only contender for
district honors, but it also leads in
scoring, marking up total of 1872
points in five games for an average of
32.4 per game. The Bluedevils are Sec
ond in line with an average of 80
points in three games, and have had an
average of 1873 points scored upon them
by opponents to lead the other eight
teams in defensive work
Following are the scoring figures up
to last weekend
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
SCHOOL NOTES

Former Ely students returned for the
Christmas holidays from the several
colleges in which they are enrolled.
coming home were JoSpeh Grahek and
Richard Mcfarland from the University
of Minnesota where they are studying
physical education and engineering;
Clara Herseth, physical education
major from st. Olaf at Northfield; Joe
Perko, physical education student at
Marquette University at Milwaukee; Ed
ward Buckley, Jr., pre-medic student
at Harvard University at Cambridge,
Mass, and Albin zaverl from the Chi
cago Academy of Arts
Molly Jerich, a senior, was awarded
a gold pin for having written the best
letter in a 5OO-word Gregg transcription
in which seven other seniors and a
junior college student placed. Certi-
ficates at 100 words in the same test
were given to Eileen Hoppa, Barbara
SkradSki, Vienna Savola, Caroline Bur
aglio, Fern Palmer, Emily Slogan, Ernest
Peternel and Resale Zgonc. Evelyn
Tjader earned a certificate for writing
80 words a minute.
Miss Gunhild Paulson has picture
drawn by herself on the blackboard OF
her room which depicts the shepherds
in the nativity scene. She yearly draws
scene for the Christmas holidays and
her work is admired by all who see it
The Dramatic Art club had tryouts
for parts in 1.-The Poor Rich" to be put
on by the organization under the di-
rection of Miss Mama Forbes. The play
will be presente dat the Washington
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LOOKING BACK IN into gh tse MINES h,sss

/ Soudan, also survive. The funeral takes
place Sunday from the Catholic church
the Rev. Father Buh officiating.
The Fraternal order of Eagles elected
officers at the last meeting. Those
elected were Charles Peterson, presi-
dent; JOS. Hales, vice president; A
Kolstad, secretary; Louis Larson, treas
urer; B. Carlson, conductor; JOS. Skala
Jr., o. g.; Charles Mattson and JOS
GerZin, trustees.
Mrs. H Chinn, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
A Chinn, Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Williams
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Chinn at
tended the wedding of Miss Winifred
Chinn, daughter of MIR. anc Mrs. VIM
Chinn, to Prof. j. K. Tibbetts of the
Gilbert schools, Saturday. at the home
of the brides parents. The young
couple will make their home at Gilbert
after wedding trip.
VIM. Noyes of Port Arthur is in the
city for visit at the Miller home. 80"
Capt. and Mrs. James Hodgon of the
Whiteside mine at Bull are in the city
lOI d WISH Will lIlcllNS dilU TCldGlFcS.
*"*Eddie Takkunen of Proctor is home
for a visit. san i8-monthS-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Otrin died of
Saturday. The funeral was
held Sunday. *|"LeRoy P. Schaefer, an
instructor in the schools of Wausau,
Wis, is home for a visit. ***Mr. and Mrs
John G.. Handberg have returned from
their wedding trip to Minneapolis and
are visiting in this city.***A Winton
man paid a fine of $3.50 in district court
in Virginia, Monday, having plead
guilty to the charge of selling liquor
to Indians **"Charles Trezona, A. j.
Thomas and T. E. Miller were in ST.
Paul several days consulting with state
school officials John Glode of Eve
leth, formerly Of this city, has an
himself as a candidate for
county commissioner at present repre-
sented in this district by Neil McInnis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
BOIULing Center Gunner
Shows HOIU It's Done

Ray Phillips, proprietor of the Ely
Bowling Center, set new record Mon
day in consecutive high games that
probably will stand for a long time,
Phillips rolled seven games of more
than 200 in the No. 2 alley, whereupon
his opponents refused to continue the
competition unless he changed alleys.
Proving that superstition has some
thing to do with high scores, the men
continued the onslaught against the
naples in the No. alley, with the
result that Phillips dropped to 100.
Phillips high scores were 204 200, 259,
212, 217, 223 and 229. He averaged bet
ter than 223 pins per game, and in his
high game put in nine strikes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
Deer Hunter Had Fine
Doe, Really a Calf.

Moorhead-A Minneapolis deer hunter
in Ada thought he had fine 200
pound doe. When he told fellow
hunter about it his friend said it must
have been buck because does aren't
usually that large. So the hunter pro-
ceeded to show him. 1t was a Jersey
calf. But the hunter refused to be
convinced until he had seen a real
deer. He was so disappointed he was
going to abandon the calf, but he was
induced to take it home for the good
meat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
Rotary Christmas Party
Produces Many Poets.

The Rotary annual poetic Christmas
party took place last week at the
Forest hotel with all members present
with the exception of Con Haugen, who
was called away by the illness of his
father, and Bob Watts, who is in Min
neapolis for the holidays.
Under the direction of Frank v. Di-
Nino, group of Christmas songs were
sung to music by Peggy McMahan,
after which the meeting was turned
over to Santa Claus Ed. Bolitho. Ed.
enlisted the services of Clarence Han
son and Barney Agnew to unwrap the
gifts while he read the poetry accom-
panying each package amid much
merriment. Some of the writer's had
gone to some length and the reading
occaSioned much laughter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
Flag Pledge Used In School

The pledge to the flag as taught in
many schools and repeated by the
pupils daily, is as follows: 81 pledge
allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America, and to the Re-
public for which it stands, one
Nation indivisible, with liberty and
Justice for ALL"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
auditorium on February %.

The Foods II class, under the direc-
ton of Miss Viena Somero, served a
dinner to the Board of Education re-
Gently One of the regiments of the
state course of study is that the cook
ing classes prepare and serve dinner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
SimOnick, JenkO Get
High Bowling Scores.

Joe Simonick with 267 and Dolly
Jenko with 217 won high score honors
for the month of December at the Ely
Bowling Center
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29

against fences or boxes His hide was
perfect, about a month short of being
absolutely prime.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-12-29
Defeats Aurora to Climb in
District Race; Will Meet
Bluedevils Next.
DISTRICT 81 STANDINGS.
Last Weeks Results
Keewatin AZ, Gilbert %.
Virginia 30, Staples Is.
Coleraine 80, Eveleth 10.

COleralIle ~, EVeleLn 10.
Grand Rapids 81, Gilbert 35.
Biwabik 38, Aurora 81.
Wednesday, Dec. 28-Aurora at Ait
kin.
Thursday, Dec. 29-Aurora at Inter-
national Falls; Crosby-Ironton at Gill
bert.
Friday, Dec. 30-Crosby- Ironton at
Virginia.
Evening star., 1938-06-25
D. F|REF|GHTERS
RUSH TO SU|TLAND
Aid 5 Maryland Companies
in 4-Hour Battle at
Furniture Plant.
By a staff Correspondent Of The Star.

By a Staff Correspondent OF The Star.
SUITLAND, Md, June 25.-A stub
born blaze that burned for four hours
while firemen from six Maryland and
Washington companies staged futile
battle to extinguish it last night de-
stroyed the Ro-Lu Shops, two-story
frame furniture factory here.
Roger C. Lugenbeel, 1929 Alabama
avenue Sc. Washington, owner OF
the establishment. placed the damage
to the shop and equipment at ap-
proximately $4,000. He said it was
partially covered by insurance.
More than 1000 persons. attracted
by wind-whipped flames that leaped
200 feet into the air, at times threat
ening to ignite nearby homes, saw the
shop razed by the fire.
Miss Barbara Dean. who lives on
the Suitland road only short dis
tance from the mill, said she smelled
a strong odor Of smoke about II O'Clock
last night and finally traced it to the
furniture factory.
Sne SAID the bright glow OF the
flames Illuminated a second-story win
dow and an alarm brought the Forest
vile, Boulevard Heights, Capitol
Heights, Marlboro and Oxon Hill de-
partments.
Handicapped by lack of water, how
ever, they were fighting losing battle
and call for additional help brought
No. 10 Engine Company from WASH
ington.
The District firemen ran a line to
the we'll of neighboring residence
and assisted in conflning the blaze to
the shop. The District company also
drenched the wall of Norris Hart
mans store and home, little more
than a hunred feet from the shop, and
saved that structure.
Mr.. Lugenbeel and flremen were at
loss to explain how the fire might
have started.
Twelve men were employed in the
shop, which was established here
three years ago.
Evening star., 1938-06-25
RULING ON OUTDOOR
LIQUOR ADS VOIDED
Richmond Court Declares Board
Exceeded Authority-Temporary
Writ Is Granted.
5y the Associated Press,


RICHMOND, Va, June 25.-A
Richmond court ruled yesterday that
the A. B. c. Board went beyond its
legislative authority when 1t pro-
hibited all outdoor advertising Of
liquor
Judge Julien Gum of City Circuit
Court, in granting a temporary in
junction 10 Consolvo & Cheshire, Inc,
Norfolk outdoor advertising agency,
said that section "a Of the 1894 Alco-
holic Beverage Control Act "does not
give the board the power to prohibit
advertising Of alcoholic beverages, but
simply to regulate the advertising."
A. B. c. Board members withheld
comment pending receipt of Judge
Gums order, but said Assistant At
torney General G.. Stanley Clarke
would oppose the agency's move to
make the injunction permanent. They
indicated the matter would be carried
to the Virginia Supreme Court, If
necessary
The boards rule against outdoor
advertising Of liquor was promulgated
in February, 1897. but did not be-
come effective until last April.
Hugh w. Davis. counsel for the
Norfolk firm, told the court the A. 3. C..
Board had informed companies hav-
ing contracts with the agencies that
such advertising would be In viola
ton Of the law.
Evening star., 1938-06-25
COUNTY TAX LEVY
LACKS SIGNATURE
Third Commissioner Must
Sign by Monday to Make
It Binding.
b 8 Stan Correspondent of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md. June 25.-The
Montgomery County levy for the COM
ing year, which was signed only by
Frank H. Karn. board president, at
the board meeting Tuesday, received
another signature yesterday but still
needs third to make it official.
Ira c. Whitacre, board secretary,
mailed the levy to Commissioner Paul
M. Caughlan, on vacation at Atlantic
City, N. j., and received it back yes
terday with his signature Three sig
natures must be afiixed by Monday to
make it legally binding.
Whether one of the other three COM
miSsioners would weaken in their stand
against signing the levy was question.
Commissioner Clay Plummer, Fusion
ist. declared Tuesday. he would not
sign the levy unless it were reduced
to $1.40 per 500 valuation. 10 cents
below the levy agreed upon at the
board meeting June IA.
The two organization Democrats,
Commissioners Richard H. Lansdale
and Robert D. Hagner, also have re-
fused to sign the levy on the ground
that Mr.. Plummer Is seeking to make
political capital out Of his demand for
lower taxes Mr.. Hagner said:
Il understand Mr. Karn was highly
pleased when Charles E. King resigned
and Mr.. Plummer was appointed in
his place, so pleased that he bought a
long black cigar to smoke in celebra-
ton. Now let's see him swing Mr.
Plummer back into line
Il haven't said thought the levy
could be any lower than $50, but I'm
not going to sign it and leave Mr..
Plummer the opportunity of running
around the county saying he Tough;
to the bitter end for lower taxes"
Mr.. Whitacre explained that if a
third commissioner did not sign it by
Monday. the law provides he shall
notify the Governor. who then names
a three-man tax board to set the levy
for the county. the vote of two of the
three named making the levy of legal
effect.
Evening star., 1938-06-25
CRASH KILLS AIDE
/. OF SPEAKER CLARK
William Kemeys, 81, Dies as
Car and Truck Collide
on Rockville Pike.

William Kemeys, 81, of Garrett
Park, Md. former secretary to the late
Champ Clark, Speaker of the House
was instantly killed last night when
his car crashed head-on into a trailer
truck on the Rockville pike near Mont
rose. Md.
Mr.. Kemeys suffered a broken neck
when his machine pulled out to pass
another car, also going north on the
pike. and struck truck operated by
Allen Jones. 36, colored, 1928 Fifth
street NV, and owned by M. L
Michael, IS New York avenue NE.
according to Montgomery County
police. Friends of the family said
Mr.. Kemeys, who was deaf as a re-
suit Of tropical fever contracted while
on a Government mission in the
Philippines, had trouble with the
lights on his car and was on his way
to have them adjusted at the time OF
the accident.
The Rockville rescue squad wa.
summoned. but he was pronounced
dead by Dr. William WEIGH Of Rock
vile. Mr.. Kemeys was secretary to
the late Speaker OF the House for sew
eral years before going to the Philip
pines. He had lived in Garrett Park
since his retirement, due to illness
about five years ago. He was the son
of Edward Kemeys, a Civil War cap
tain and sculptor of note.
Two Men and Boy Hurt.
Funeral arrangements had not been
completed today. He is survived by
his widow. Mrs. Stella Royston
Kemeys, and two sons, Ned, l3, and
Sherwood. 9.
Two men and boy injured in traffic
accidents last night received hospital
treatment, but were not in a serious
condition.
Edgar Kissner. 50. of Ashton. Md.
was asleep in the tall grass on Eastern
avenue near Sixteenth street last night
when a car. operated by Sarah E
Castle. "A, of ll2l Eighth street NV.
backed up to turn around and frac-
tured two Of his ribs. according tc
Hospital for first aid and later trans
ferred to Gallinger Hospital.
Auto Strikes Pole.
Francis Fischer. ~, of $500 Eleventh
street NV, sustained cuts on the
head when a car in which he was
riding. operated by Jack Piper. rs. OF
403 Twelfth street Sc, struck q tele-
phone pole in the 5000 block Of Liv-
ingston road Sc last night. He was
taken to St. Elizabeth's Hospital and
later discharged.
John Gavin. 8, of Quincy place
NE. was taken to Sibley Hospital
with injuries to his head yesterday
after he was struck by car operated
by Fred Schinnann. 1915 o street
NV, according to reports to police
He was playing in the street in front
of his home at the time OF the accident