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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-18
SET new Date
FOR BANQUET
Annual Meeting of Commercial
Club is Postponed Until
Middle of February.

The annual meeting Of the Ely Com
mercial club has been postponed until
the middle of February, according to
John Buccowich, newly elected presi-
dent.
Because Of the crowded events calen-
dar for the city and the short time
available in which to obtain a speaker
of prominence, the banquet has been
changed from Jan. % to a tentative
date Of Feb. 20.
At a meeting of the board of di-
rectors, Buccowich was elevated from
the vice presidency to the presidency,
James L LANG, newly elected di-
rector who has served previously on
the board, was named first vice presi-
dent, and Anton Kun, Jr., second vice
president. Ray Hoefler was retained
as secretary and George Somero as
treasurer
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-18
Low Death Rate Reveals Ely
Healthy Place In Which
to Reside.
EARL EDWARDS

Both the birth and death rates in
Ely during 1899 travelled in directions
opposite to that taken in the average
Minnesota city, according to figures
compiled by DR.. Owen W. Parker, city
health officer, and submitted to the
council Tuesday evening.
The birth rate, DR.. Parker stated, was
higher than the average for the state
and the death rate was less.
The former figure, however, shows
the most marked change from the Or
binary Births during the year totaled
123, more than 20 above the average
here for the past few years. Average
for the city was 20 new youngsters per
l LOCO population, while the state had
1715 per LOO for 1885, the last figures
available.
There were So deaths here in 1889
This is an average Of 9 per LOCO, ex-
Guiding two stillbirths, while the states
average in 1885 was about 10 per 1.00e
Seventeen persons succunlbed to heS4E
disease to lead all other causes of
death. A similar average is true for
the entire country. But the next grim
reaper in line is a newcomer
Second chief agent of death in the
state is cancer, but not SO here. Cere-
bral hemorrhage took nine persons for
the second high figure. Included here,
however, were deaths from enlbolisn,
thrombosis, softening, hemiplegia, and
other paralysis. In Ely cancer was
fourth high.
1T is probable that our population in
Ely averages lower in age than the
average in the state" DR.. Parker
stated. In other words, there are not
as many old people of cancer age here"
Accidental deaths of miscellaneous
nature, including drownings, gun shot
wounds, etc., contributed the third larg-
est numbers of deaths
Deaths were rather low" from pneu-
monia, only two persons succumbing
from this disease, he said Sixth here,
it is fifth for the entire state
Of the SO who died, 80 male and 10
were female. Fifty were adults. Two
children of school age, to 16 years,
died, which is somewhat unusual. There
were no deaths among children of 1
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-18
CITY Council to Face
a $4,000 Decrease
in Income for 1910
Overdrafts Accumulated IN
Former Years Said to
Be Responsible.
$4,000 BALANCE IN 1889
Fire Chief Asks for New
Truck to Replace One
Bought in 1917.

The civ council will have from S24,-
600 TO $4,000 less than IN 1889 with
which to operate the municipal govern
ment, exclusive of the state loan, &C
cording to figures obtained from the
Office of Clerk A. o. Knutson
A decrease of about $4,000 In income
for 1910 is anticipated, but the Guy
ended last year with balance OF
about $1,000 on hand, part OF winch
can be added to the funds available
for this year. Jan. expenses estl-
mated at about 81 900 must be taken
from the amount left over.
Cost of operating the city IN 1883, ex-
elusive of state loan and $4,000 OF the
bond issue floated last year returned
to the state, was S366,O13.49, CLERK
Knutson reported to the council Tues
day night.
Receipts totaIed 1868. 092 SO, includ-
ing s., 1928 in the library fund left
over from 1888.
Financially the present council ana
a great many of those to come must
follow a straight and narrow path, be-
cause the city Is under court order 10
live within its income. Responsible Tor
this situation is the S334O00 too much
that was spent by previous city admin
istrations now represented by bond
issue of a like figure.
A request from engineers at the
pumping station for an increase IN sal
airy equal to that given janitors at the
plant was responsible for raising the
question of adopting an equitable wage
scale based on services rendered from
the clerk on down. Engineers receive
SIS per month for half time, and JAM
tors were raised from $50 to $50 for
half time.
No action was taken on the request
for the wage hike, but upon the sug-
gestion of Alderman Frank Vranesich
the council as a committee Of the whole
considered adopting a uniform scale
for all city help. Any immediate &C
ton on this proposal was killed when
the council by 4-3 vote decided to
leave wages as they are.
Upon the recommendation OF DR..
Owen W. Parker, city health officer,
Thomas j. Carey, city attorney, was
directed to prepare an ordinance gov
erning the shooting of firecrackers
within the city DR.. Parker recon-
mended that they be limited to a per-
iod Of few days preceding the Fourth,
and that they be excluded from the
hospital zone. At present they are I'M
restricted.
For adequate fire protection" for
the city, Chief I. G.. Cox Of the fire
department recommended that new
fire truck be purchased.
Chief Cox pointed out that the
hose, ladder and chemical truck which
IS used on most calls was purchased in
1917 and is no longer sufficient to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-18
-Four Boys and TlUo Girls
Born Here in December.

According to the report presented to
the City Council AMI the state de-
partment at the beginning Of the year
by Registrar o. w Parker. four bows
and two girls were born to LOCAL
parents during December. The report
showed births to the following.
december l, to MIR. and Mrs. Ralph
Williams. a son.
December 4. to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
A. Anselment, a son.
December II, to Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Bubash, daughter.
December II, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Strucel, son.
December n, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Koivisto, son.
December 80, to Mr.. and Mrs. August
Seliskar, daughter.
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Council of Catholic Women
To Hold Pre-Lenten Party.

The Ely Council of Catholic Women
will hold their regular monthly meeting
and Pre-Lenten party on Tuesday,
January %, at the Community Center
at 7:45 P NJ, according to Mrs John
Kapsch, president.
The program committee with Mrs.
Louis SLENDER as chairman, has planned
a card party to follow the business
meeting. Bridge, Pinoctle and Bunco
will be played.
Lunch viii be served by group from
Circle with Mrs. John Dragavon and
Mrs. Burns Rorabeck IN charge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-18

To be Ready for Business in
New Location Next Week;
Close Old Store.

Agnew's Ben Franklin Store will open
in its new location in the Johnson
building, Monday or Tuesday of next
week, according to B. j. Agnew, pro-
prietor.
The store will close its James build
ing location today, Mr.. Agnew states,
and will not be open for business until
next week.
The interior of the new building has
been completed and fixtures are being
installed. A formal opening sale has
been set for week from tomorrow.
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With the Miner collections it is es-
timated that by the end of next week
Ely will have contributed at the rate
Of at least 80 cents per capita How
ever, this, while it looks large, is only
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
FAR EAST
N E w S
By MRS. MARIAN C. McGILL


Masses at Sacred Heart church
were well attended Sunday. This
being the third Sunday. the epistle
was taken from Pauls letter to the
Thessalonians and the gospel was
taken from 81. Matthews 1919.
Let us turn to the scriptures for
the week OF meditation with fast
ing and prayer. Read st. Luke 7:45;
st. John 8:51; St John 9;38; st.
Luke 1888; St. John 1927. During
lent let us be more punctual at the
Tuesday evening devotions to Our
Mother of Perpetual Help and Bless
ed Martin De Porress. Friday eve
nings at 7:30, Stations OF the Cross;
Tuesday evenings after devotion,
Catholic instruction. The Young
Ladies' Sodality went to communion
en- masse at the $50 am. mass, after
which q short meeting was held in
the rectory.
The Young Peoples club is spon-
soring a series Of lectures every
Sunday evening at pm. in the
school hall. RI Rev Father Hughes,
a Dominican priest OF St Benedict,
Warren at Trumbull, will be the
speaker.
Proud Parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall OF lie Grande
avenue are receiving many congrat-
ulations on the birth OF a son.
Mother and baby are doing fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Norman who
are now making their temporary
home at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
McGin on Tennessee avenue, are
the proud parents Of baby daush-
ter. Dorothy. They are also receiv-
ing many congratulations
Entertains
At the beautiful home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. W, Beasley OF Traverse ave.
nue., the Wayne County District
Voters association held a cabare'
party in the recreation room. Amoni
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
BY J. C. BRYANT

BY ]. e. BRYANT
Gnest
Mrs. West Brooks and family OF
Pontiac, Mich, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Steward OF Park
side avenue.
Mrs. Hack Temple Of RoSelawn
avenue will be the house guest OF
her daughter, Mrs. Jessie Beard, in
Cleveland, Ohio, next week.
Returns
William johnson OF Ilene street
has returned home after spending
six months in New Jersey where he
was recuperating from slight ILL
ness.
In Explosion
H. C. Hollis Of Kentucky street
was surprised when a fire from an
unknown source completely de-
stroyed her car last week
Notice About Photos
Those readers who desire to have
pictures placed in the paper are
asked to have a glossy print thalf
size preferred without tint, made
at the earliest convenience. Ten
cent photographs will not be accept
ed, as they do not reproduce.
Proud Parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ozzie Virgins OF
Roselawn avenue are the proud
parents OF a baby boy born Febru-
airy 10. The newcomer weighed
pounds, IL ounces.
Mrs. Elnora Miller OF Indiana
street was called TO Webster. Fla.
to attend the funeral OF a sister.
N. W. Mothers Club
Members OF the Northwestern
Mothers club sponsored lovely sill.
yer tea offering February 10, at the
Birdhurst center where Mrs. Dotty
Conner, chairman OF the program
committee, introduced the CUES
speakers. which included Mrs. Kis
sentine, Mrs. Mckinney and Mrs NJ
Donerson. Mrs. Donerson read al
interesting paper entitled "A Day
journey.
PEA. Holds Meet
Mrs Hickson. president Of tn,
Royal Oak council. was principa
speaker at the first meeting of hi
P.-TA. last Thursday night. Thi
group offers scholarship to on,
student receiving highest honors
The next meeting will be hell
Thursday, March 81. J. Scott /
president
Evangelist Entertained
Mrs. Villa Davis, formerly o
Saginaw. was entertained last Fri
day evening at the Urban Leagu
by the Young Peoples society OF tn
Church Of God. Myrtle Williams o
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

groes. yet at the same time forget
that we are Negroes7
WHERE WE ERR
Right here is where Negro think
ing usually falls in error An attempt
on the part OF Negro leadership TO
take the above position on all ques-
tons effecting the group is respon-
sible for the weakened position of
our group in American life today.
We are trying to build Negro
churches, Negro Y,MCA's, Negro
business, Negro colleges, Negro
sororities, Negro associations and at
the same time forget that we are Ne
groes. 1t is like saying let US build
great Baptist church but forget
that we are Baptists; or let us build
great American nation but for
get that we are Americans.
This is our great trouble today.
We have forgotten that we are Ne
groes while the world insists on re-
membering, that we are Negroes.
Hence as the forces against Negro
progress builds barriers to hold US
back, we who have forgotten are
so split up and disorganized that
we are unable to muster strength
TO break down these barriers.
MUST WE FORGET
Forget that we are Negroes7 How
does Mr.. Lane think that the other
minority groups in America whom
he holds up as examples to US. or
ganized and built building and
loan associations, political organiza-
tons and strong financial combines?
Was il by forgetting that they are
Poles, Swedes, Jews. etc7 No. Be-
cause they have remembered who
they are and are proud OF it, they
have built
To be Americans, Poles do not
forget that they are Poles; Jews do
not have to forget that they are
Jews; Swedes do not have, to forget
that they are Swedes; neither do
Negroes have to forget that they are
Negroes. America is what it is to-
day because OF something distinc-
tive each group within its borders
contributes to its civilization. This
distinctive something can only be
preserved by preserving the group.
America is richer because of these
various racial strains. Destroy these
and America is the poorer.
WE MUST NOT FORGET
America is a great experiment
with the idea that people of differ
ent races, with different back
grounds and traditions can live to-
gether. work together, and build a
great commonwealth. Unless we
begin In 1910 remembering what
white Americans refuse to forget,
that we are black Americans; unless
we plan as black Americans, or
ganize as black Americans, fight
as black Americans. we must expect
to continue being robbed, exploited
and brutalized by white America.
We don't have to forget that we are
Negroes to remember that we are
American citizens. But we do have
to remember that we are Negroes
IL we are to establish that group
consciousness and solidarity neces-
sary to carry out the fine plan Mr..
Lane has proposed for the progress
or Negroes.
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deputies playing any part whatever
in the dangerous rescue mission.
The two women were not accused
OF the crime, (the murder of a
man and the wounding Of his wife
after a robbery but were merly
held for investigation in connec-
ton with 1t. Proof Of guilt is not
necessary for a mob, however, The
stage was set for a brutal lynching
until the state police arrived.
State troopers cannot be every
where, however, and II county
authorities are not on the job. what
is to restrain the mob? The Anti
Lynching bill, which provides for
penalties on the counties and the
local officers under whose juris-
dfction a lynching occurs, is de-
signed to jut zeal for law and order
into places where ii is now lacking.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
BOOK REVIEW

-They Did Something About IT," by
Robert NJ. Bartlett The As
ISOLATION Press. 347 Madison ave-
nue. New York City, 1899. Sl25
-. l44 PIP.
Reviewed by Gertrude Martin
They" OF the title are ten men
and women OF different countries
and races who made their mark
upon the world and are still in
huencing life around them. Includ-
ed in grouping are Richard E. Byrd,
the explorer; Chevalier Jackson. the
physician and inventor; Jawaharlal
Nehru, the Indian who will probably
be Gandhi's successor at the head OF
his country's masses; Edousrd Benes.
the Czechoslovakian statesman;
Thomas Mann, the German author;
Charles F, Referring, inventor and
scientist, and Louis D. Brandeis,
supreme court justice. The three
women discussed are Mary MsLeod
Beihune. educator; Nine. Chang
Kai-Shek, leader Of the Chinest
women, and Margaret Sanger,
pioneer in the birth control move
ment.
DR.. Bartlett has successfully
brought out in a surprisingly small
volume the important facts in the
lives OF each Of these ten figures
which caused them 10 follow their
particular lines Of work. These
sketches are by no means complete,
but they tell sufficient OF the essen
tisl facts TO make the individuals
real. The one common denomina-
tor that can be found in these very
diverse characters is love for
humanity. II was this humane
spirit which spurred Margaret Sam
ger on, which electrihes Mrs. Be-
hune and makes Of her a person
admired by black and white, which
showed Richard Byrd the fallscy Of
mems wars as he reflected while
separated from his companions in
Little America.
This book is inspirationsl in tone
and at times the author is over
IealouI in showing only very sd-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Morris, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Palmer,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Simmons, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. Gilmore, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Payne, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Bucket,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Morton. Mrs. White,
Mrs. McDay, Mrs. E. Rayfield, R.
Dobson, rs. E. Gillespie, Miss B.
Cobbs, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Streets, Mrs.
Washington, Mrs. Buchanan, L. B.
Buchanan Jr,;
Mr.. Robinson, W. M. Stacks, J.
Stephens, Walter Ford, Ed Jeffer-
son, Mr. and Mrs. I. Young, Mr.. and
Mrs. David McGill, Mr.. andsMrs. /.
Morris, Earl Shane, Mrs. A. Luke,
A. Brown and Mr.. Battles. Eli
Palmer was a good bartender. Tables
were Sc: for bridge. whist, checkers.
Chinese checkers and bingo. Many
prizes were given.
Guest
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyril Barker Of Mel
rose avenue and family were the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. David Nc
Gill Of Tennessee avenue. A deli
cious dinner was served, after which
the guests engaged in games Of
whist.
Entertains
Mr.. and Mrs James Carruthers
and family Of Lumpkin avenue en-
joyed a lovely dinner at the beauti-
full home of Mr.. and Mrs. David Nc
Gill of Tennessee avenue on Sum-
day.
A buffet party was given by Mr..
and Mrs. James Carruthers and fam
lily honoring Mr.. and Mrs. David
McGill.
Returns
Mrs. Mary Walker, lovely mother
Of Mrs. ]. Norman, was the guest of
her daughter and new granddaugh-
ter over the weekend. Mrs. Wal
ker is a native OF Arkansas and
while in the city is the guest Of her
daughters.
Just Us Girls Club
Organized at the home Of Mrs.
Elizabeth Pattilo, February 8, the
Just Us Girls East End Saving club
elected officers. Mrs. Ferbie Will
ingham is president, Julia Mae Reid,
vice resident; Mrs. Marian C. Nc
Gill, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Margaret Kirby, assistant secretary;
Mrs. Irene Fowler, treasurer; Mrs.
Marian Mcintosh chaplain. Mrs.
Irene Fowler Of Tennessee avenue.
Two new members were added 10
the club. The next meeting will be
held at the home OF Mrs. M. c. Nc
Gill on Tennessee avenue.
l Heard
That Estella Madison of Melrose
avenue and Cornelius Cobbs are in
love and that an announcement of
their engagement is not far distant.
Surely 1t will be another June bride.
Theodore Parent is seen quite often
in the company of lovely debutante
of Sacred Heart church, Elizabeth
Mosely.
Mrs. Harris and co-workers will
be glad to see you in the dining room
every Sunday after mass where they
will serve a delicious hot breakfast
for the benefit OF the Altar Society.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
BROTHERHOOD WEEK

All over the nation this week people OF all faiths
are holding public observance of one of the cardinal
tenets of Christianity the spirit of brotherhood This
week. in which the birthday of George Washington
falls has been set aside to pubcizf and promote the
ideal of brotherly love, notwithstanding differences
which are more or less man made. We believe that
in this particular observance, particular thought
should be given the position of the Negro A great
deal of emphasis is usually placed upon the bringing
together of people of all faiths and not enough en-
phasis placed upon the bringing together of people
of all races as well.
In most of the pronouncements we have found
a great recognition of the fact that although all of
lis do not expect to get to heaven the way are
after all brothers who should love one another As
emphasis is placed on ignoring religious differ
ences we believe that greater emphasis should be
placed upon the fact that although there are many
racial differences we are brothers ALL We are one IN
the great human family which God created.
Indeed in this simple recognition of brotherhood
lies the salvation of the world Brotherhood properly
understood, is the most revolutionary doctrine ever
preached The practice of brotherly love would revo-
lutionize whole systems of government and would
usher in a civilization of which we can now only
dream Wars which have checked the march of pro-
gress all through history would become unthinkable
prejudice which poisons and eats at the vitals of
society would vanish and hatreds would die for lack
of sustenance
In the dstraught time in which we live it is not
enough that the ideal of brotherhood should receive
week of emphasis The Ills from which we now suffer
demand reorganization of our whole set of values
The philosophy of the barbarian which motvates too
much of our thought and action must be discarded
and new outlook acquired In our own country
particularly, our democratic form of government
demands for its continued existence true recog-
milton of the fundamental equality of man. Love and
respect for one another and an acknowledgement of
the inalienable rights of all regardless of race
or class are foundations upon which we must seek
to create new order
The muddling course of our history reveals even
in cursory study that our crises are man made and
not the work of forces beyond the control of human
intelligence In short, the world is what we make it.
The propagation of the principle of brotherhood is
a challenge which must accept. Hatred and preju-
dice are generated and handed down through the
generations from father to So too we can propa-
gate and hand down those attributes which will re-
suit in order of peace and love for the world
at large and for our own society in particular.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
HIGHLAND
PARK



The Glamour Girls met at the
home OF Mrs. Mamie Yopp to dis
cl IS plans for the pending fashion
review which they are planning.
Present at the meeting were: Miss
Norma Pearson, Miss Buenola
Byons, Christine Lomax, Eva Ger
man and Ida Griffin.
SPORTS
Highlanders are really going in
for ice skating at Rouge Park. Bue-
nola Byans and Mamie Yopp will
show the enthusiasts something new
h skating at the next gathering.
RETURNS
Mrs. Babe johnson has returned
from New Orleans. She motored
south driving her newly acquired
automobile and taking along a few
friends.
Mrs. Hall recently arrived from
Kansas City where she was visiting
her i'll sister.
ENTERTAINs
Mrs. Thelma Moore OF Chicago,
III, will give a party Saturday for
lovely little Gloria German, daugh-
Ter OF Mrs. Eva German.
ILL
Mrs. Richmond OF Kendall avenue
has son who will soon undergo
a serious operation at Children's
hospital. Friends wish for a speedy
recovery.
CHURCH NEWS
The Usher Board OF Thompson
Avenue Baptist church will sponsor
gala spring and summer fashion
review. March %.
The junior missionaries of the
church gave a Valentine party last
week which proved quite success
.ul The event was held at the home
Of Miss Butler OF La Belle avenue
The Junior Missionary Board
fashion show is scheduled for
March IL.
Recently Rev. L. J. Benson con-
Quoted an old fashioned spiritual
meeting at which the guest speaker
vas DR.. Butler. Rev. Benson sang 1
solo and duet by Mrs. Sarah Car
rington and Mrs. Lola Young wa,
featured over WJBK last week.
Rev. Culpepper will hold resulal
services with the Junior Choir
singing Sunday.