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VOL. 8. VIRGINIA, ST. LOUIS COUNTY. MINNESOTA, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 14. 1900. NO. 46

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First warning - Last Call. On the night of DECEMBEB 28, we will ring

down the curtain .on the last act of our GREAT

STOCK REDUCING SALE, and nothing like

it has ever before occurred in this City. When

ire announced our Sale the public responded

at once -knowing full well that we would do

exactly as n e advertized. IIV never offer in­

ducements to get buyers into our Store, only

to disappoint them.

We Do When You Read it in Our Advertisement It's So.

OH! What A Chance —at This Sale—to Buy Good Sensible XMAS GIFTS Rightly.

A O I I \ If You 11 a i e No t A Ire a dy Taken Ad-

rantage of this 25 Per Cent Reducibg Sale, it

will he well with you if you do so now, for, on

the Night of Dec. 28, down comes the curtain

on this Crreat Sale—and it will be cverlastifig-

lV too late HEED THIS IVARNING.

CIk Enterprise Clothing Rouse, Scott Slock, Ben Eevy, Prop.

-Now ivS the season to put in your ̂NEW HEATER,

and the place lo buy it is of the

Virginia Hardware Co.

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. . JEWEL RANGES A SPECIALTY . .

AIR TIGHT HEATERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,

Virginia Hardware Co., VIRGINIA, MINN.

H $75,ooo Blaze. Fire Destroys 6,000,000 Feet of

Choice Lumber in Tower

Lumber Co. Yards.

ver Mining company, and that the property will be worked by that company. The property contains a large body of low grade Bessemer ore.

Developments around Mesaba promise to be extensive and a num­ber of diamond drills are reported to have been shipped in there to open up undeveloped properties.— Herald.

A CLOSE CALL FOR THE TOWN. A disastrous fire in the yards of

the Tower Lumber Company, at Tower, on Saturday afternoon, wip­ed out about 6,000,000 feet of choice lumber, valued by the company at about $75,000. The first alarm was turned in at shortly after 3 p. m., and from then until late in the eve­ning the fire burned with fierceness, the reflection of the blaze being plainly discernible from Virginia as late as nine o'clock.

The firemen and citizens worked heroically to subdue the flames, but the dryness of the timber and the force of the wind rendered their work futile so far as the saving of the lumber was concerned, and the fire was not stopped until it had burned itself out of fuel. For sev­eral hours the wind was carrying the charred cinders into the city and a general conflagration was feared, but the shitting of the wind relieved the situation.

The loss is said to have been par­tially covered by insurance. The company's mill was saved and the work of reconstructing tramways and tracks, to be in readiness for the sawing season, will be commenced at once.

(II FT FOR THE BOL'S.

A Buhl correspondent of the Hib-bing News says that John Mewhin-ney and James A. Loulan, of the Dr ake & Stratton company, were given a pleasant surprise Thanks­giving evening. They were invited to partake of a supper at Goldman's cafe, and arriving there found a royal spread awaiting them. Being in robust appetite they turned in and did ample justice to the good things, and as the feast neared its end the master of ceremonies arose in his place and made a touching address aimed at Mr. Mewhinney recounting his weakness and his strength, and concluded by present­ing to that gentleman a beaver skin overcoat, as a token of the high es­teem in which he is held by the em­ployes of the Drake & Stratton Co Then the speaker turned his atten­tion to Mr. Loulan, touching up his foibles and good traits and then re­gretting the fact that, while he had wheels enoug'h at date it was the duty of his co-workers to push a good thing along, and a handsome gold watch was handed to the as­tonished man. After the presenta­tion the recipients responded feel­ingly and then came on a season wherein wit and reason (and a few other things) flowed merrily along. The occasion was a happy one for all concerned, and Messrs. Mewhin­ney and Loulan are deeply appreci­ative, not alone of the handsome gifts, but of the spirit that prompt ed the act.

ELECT OFFICERS. At the regular meeting of Modern

Woodman Lodge No. 2955 Wednes­day evening the following officers for the ensuing year were elected:

V. C.—A. T. Thompson. W. A.—John L. Owens. Clerk—A. E. Bickford. Banker—E. E. Burley. Escort—D. C. Christopher. Watch—Ole Sockness. Sentry—John Larson. Physician—J. R. Eby. Manager, 3 years—J. A. Kennedy. Delegate to St. Paul, state conven­

tion, February 2, 1901—E. E. Burley. Alternate -A. E. Bickford.

Delegates to county convention at Dulutli in January-A. Belanger and A. N. Thompson.

GOES TO FERGUS.

James Flynn is the name of a Bi-wabik man who believes that cloth­ing is an unnecessary appurtenance ev$n in this northern clime. His particular hallucination seems to be that the spirit of the devil takes delight in hiding in his garments, an<| rather than come in such close contact with an aide of Mephistoles Flynn would prefer to go without cldthing. He was adjudged insane

j on Saturday and taken to Fergus ; Fa41s on Monday. He was the third ; patient sent from St. Louis county | in three days.—News Tribune.

RUMMAGE SALE AND SUFFER.

The Ladies' Benevolent Society of ! th$ Presbyterian Church will hold j a "kummage Sale" and supper at ! the Opera House Block, Saturday j afternoon and evening of this week j Everybody invited. Supper from 6 to 8.

AT 9 VESTS PER QUART. TOO.

i- cow at Virginia broke into a paint shop and swallowed half a barrel of white lead, and she is now giving alabaster paint instead of

• milk.—Hibbing News.

OUR POPUL ATION.

Director of the Census Merriam has announced the population of Minnesota cities or villages of over 2,000 population. The report shows Virginia as the leader of Mesaba range towns, with a population of 2,962. Hibbing is the only other Mesaba town which raises the 2,(XX) limit, its population being recorded as 2,481. Ely, on the Vermilion, has a population of 3,712, while the vil­lage of Two Harbors contains 3,278 souls. No other cities or villages north of Dulutli are included in the list. 1 he census of Virginia, however,

is apt to have been somewhat defec­tive, a portion of the census being-taken after the big fire of June 7th, rendering it almost impossible to make a proper count, scores of fam­ilies being left homeless for many weeks. Since that time, also, there have been a great many new people added to Virginia's population, who were not included in the census as taken.

OLIVER COMPANY THE REAL BUYER. Some weeks ago the mine near

Mesaba which was opened up by J. G. Vivian, D. H. Moon, E. B. Haw­kins and G. W. Wallace was trans­ferred to Corrigan, McKinney & Co., with the exception of the one-fourth interest of E. B. Hawkins. The con­sideration was $120,000.

It is now reported that the pur­chase was really made for the Oli­

j BEAUTIFUL SEA SHSLLS FREE.

j Since coming north I have receiv-i ed many inquiries for sea shells, and now I will say: Yes, 1 can send

! shells to anyone who wants them, for I have some beautiful ones from

! the West Indies. I will send a doz­en different kinds of shells, no two

' alike, to anyone who sends a stamp ! for postage, and' will also send a ! dozen or more brilliant scarlet sea j peas from the Bahama Islands if | you wish them. Anyone is welcome to send for these pretty things from the sea shore who sends postage.

MRS. A. E. WARNER, Pontiac, Mich.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE. The partnership heretofore exist,

ing under the firm name and style of Hannula & Berg, wherein Otto Hannula, of Virginia, Minn., and John Berg, of Biwabik, Minn., were partners at Biwabik, Minn., as retail liquor dealers, is this 11th day of December, 1900, dissolved by mu­tual consent.

The business will be continued by John Berg, who will settle all debts of the late firm and to whom all debts due said firm should be paid.

Dated at Biwabik, Minn., this 11th day of December, 1900.

JOHN BERG, OTTO HANNULA.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE. The partnership heretofore exist­

ing under the firm name and style of Nelson & Beebe, at Mountain Iron, Minn., wherein S. A. Nelson and Frank Beebe were partners, is this 3rd day of December, 1900, dis­solved. The business will be con­tinued Nas formerljr at Mountain Iron, St. Louis Co., Minn., by said S. A. ftfelson, who will settle all debts of the late firm and to whom all debts due said firm should be paid.

Dated at Mountain Iron, Minn., December 3,1900. Dec. 7-14-21 S. A. NELSON.

The wide-awake, enterprising citi­zens of Hibbing are on the scent of a public park, and have secured the surface rights of the southwest quarter of section 3(5, 58-21, for this purpose. The proposition is to put in a half mile race course, and the center to contain a beautiful hard­wood grove.

they Entertain. Fattening Up Stock The High School Foot Ball

Boys Tender a Supper and

Reception.

NET $25 FROM ENTERTAINMENT

The supper and entertainment tendered under the auspices of the Virginia High School Foot Ball Team at the Opera House last even­ing was a most successful' and en­joyable event, and the purse of the Foot Ball Treasury was enriched by about $25, a pleasing recompense to the boys for the efforts put forth.

Supper was served in the dining hall on the ground floor, the boys receiving able assistance from their young lady classmates in the serv­ice thereof.

Succeeding the supper was a lec­ture in the Opera House by Rev. J. II. B. Smith, with powerful lime light illustrations of an ocean voy­age from London to Cape Colony, and a trip through the Transvaal and South Africa. Rev. Smith's dis­course was the more interesting from treating upon facts as he had found them in a personal visit to the country.

An official notice from C. L. Bald­win, as referee in bankruptcy, an­nounces that on the 30th day of No­vember, 1900, John B. Weimer was duty adjudicated a bankrupt, in th» district court of the United States for the district of Utah. Notice is also given that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at the of fice of th referee in the Commercial Block at Salt Lake City, on the 19th da}" of December, to appoint a trus­tee, examine the bankrupt and tran­sact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. John B. Weimer is known on everjr

Lake Superior range, and has scin­tillated between wealth and the poor house many times. In the spring of 1893 he opened the Ohio mine at this point, and several Virginians have ever since rued the day they met him. Since then he has been

reputed as a millionaire, but neith­er debts nor money seem to have worried him and he has finally been driven to the wall. The creditors will get what is left, but we scarce thing their pro rata shares will be invested in government bonds.

At the pleasant home oi Mr. and Mrs. Albert Olson, corner of Walnut and Wyoming, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Gust Nelson and Miss Anna Emilia Ingman. The ceremony was performed by Rev. P. O. Hanson, in the presence of a small company of friends of the contracting parties. A sumptuous wedding supper was served and the young couple received the con­gratulations and best wishes of as­sembled guests. Mr. and Mrs. Nel­son have taken up their residence in the^'r handsome cottage on Spruce street, purchased by the groom some time since in anticipation of coming events.

All Over the Country now for the

Holiday Trade. We will have the pick of the best

Beef, Veal, Mutton, Lamb, Pork and Poultry here in time to fill your orders.

The meat we sell all the year 'round is equal to an}r specially fed for festive occasions. It is cut froxm young corn fed animals and is ten­der, juicy and toothsome.

MESABA MEAT MARKET P. A. COFFFY, Proprietor,

VIRGINIA, MINN.

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BAKERY,! EDWARD JOHNSON,

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t Breads. Cakes, Pies I A ' ' x j* Etc. ¥>

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^ Toast, Hardtack & Cookies ^

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4. Mesaba Avenue, 4. J Next to Jarvinen's Studio. J

The Virginia Livery DANIEL COFFEY, PROP.

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FINEST RIGS IN THE CITY.

Chestnut Street, VIRGINIA.

Next to Vir. Hdw. Co. MINN.

At about nine o'clock Saturday evening the fire alarm was sounded for the first time since the big con­flagration of June 7th, the cause be­ing a blaze in the cottage of C. W. Lundstrom, near the north end of Central avenue. The fire depart­ment quickly responded and the fire, which had gained considerable headway before its discovery, was quickly gotten under control. The furniture was for the most part re­moved from the burning building and the damage was therefore not great.

The Mesaba Art Tailors, E. Met-tonen, manager, have put in a fine line of the nobbiest fall and winter patterns. They are also prepared to fit you out in the very latest New York and Parisian styles and griar-antee satisfaction in ever}' instance. When ordering your fall suit call 011 tliem in the Calderwood Block upsairs.

H. H. Lien on Monday put in the elegant new fixtures for his tonsor-ial parlors in the LTnion Block, and is now fully established in his new location. Mr. Lien lias a very neat and attractive place, fully equipped as a two chair shop, and may add a third chair in the spring.

1 • -- •• — Help furnish your new home by

putting in one of those elegant eight day clocks from the Virginia Jewelry Co. From $2.50 up.

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P. A. GIMSE, Manufacturer of

Window Frames,

Turned Spindles and Posts,

Store Fixtures,

and all

Finishing, Lath and

Carpenter Work.

SHOP ON SPSUCE STREET,

V I R G I N I A ,

First class Work at Lowest Prices.

MESABA

ART TAILORS who are located on Walnut

Street are prepared to give you

A Fine Suit of Clothes at their usual Low Prices.

Every Suit of Clothes made by this firm is guaranteed to fit perfectly and Workmanship is Unexcelled North of Duluth.

Clothes Cleaned and Pressed on Short Notice.

Shop in Calderwood Block, Up-stairs.

E. MEHTONEN, MANA6U.

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