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Grand Rapids UeraldO Review. Vou IV.—No. 43. Granp Rapips, Irasca County, Minn., SaTuRDAY, JUNE 20, 1896. HERALD—VOoL. II, No. 4o. ii aaa “Go West, young man and grow up with the country.” Were this advice adhered to more by the sturdy youth of New England, this vast area of uncultivated farming land would soon be transferred from a non-producing wilderness into a beautiful gar- with wealth den abounding and intelligence. The State Experimental Farm will no doubt be a great factor along the line of agricultural education and of great service in bringing about this much desired transformation. SSAA ALATA AE x ITitititiitiiiiit iti iit etee Mr. Farmer, monkeying around with an old, out of date cultivator, and don’t think of tackling such a looking field with a hoe. To do business properly, you need one of our new Rowell Cultivators. They cost little, do more and better work than any other and are altogether the most satisfactory cultivator on the market. But we have other kinds if you want them. id . . Come in and Look us Over . . W. J. & H. D. Powers. 5 A AE ee aE eae ae a ae ae Ee a ee a ae ae ee ¢ Grand Rapids Ladies Keep apace with the prevailing styles, and our experience with the trade here has demonstrated that no exception is made to this rule in the line of Jewelry. Belts are worn this season, and to meet the demand and to please every artistic taste, we have a carefully selected stock of Ladies’ Latest Leather Belts, Woven Wire Belts in both Gold and Silver, Dress Sets, Silver Buckles, Belt Pins and Skirt Supporters. They are well worth a careful inspection. Nisbett & Warriner, O20 MV UMM, WLM to be heldin this city June 24th and 25th wjalso bring to usll,-o good results in the way f ten- couraging immigration to this part of the state Let us put our shoulder to the wheel and make it a rousing success, While you are preparing to at- tend this much looked forward to gathering, you may find your- self in need of a new suit, a hat, a pair of shoes, underwear, hose, neckwear, collars and cuffs, or mayj be a new dress will be necessary, or a few drugs to tone LLL 7 | cere Go West, Young: Man The Immigration Convention Hardware and building material for a summer kitchen may be need- ed; screen doors and windows, or an oil stove; refrigerators, ice cream freezers, and you may need a few choice groceries and green vegetables, All these we can furnish you with, of the very best quality at a scandulously low price, but we do it just the same. The Jewelers. ; Deaters in all Kinds of - = FRESH AND SALT ALL THE DELICACIES SEASON. Leland Avetrnue, GRAND RAPIDS. Choice Cuts of Sirloin and Porter- | Shad. Cove Oysters. house Beef steal Canned Salmon. Mackerel and Clams. Legs of Mutton ‘and Ribs of Beef. Deviled Ham. Minced Meats, All Ficinds of Sausages. Spring Lamb. | Pig’s Feet. Tripe. Chipped Beef. Fish and Oysters in Season. Fresh Laid Eggs. Lake Superier Trout. Whitefish. | Summer Sausage. Pineapples | White String Beans | Tomatoes Strawberries | Lettuce | Onions | Cucumbers Piepiant | Celery | Radishes WE SELL THE FAMOUS “EMPIRE CREAMERY BUTTER” _ CasLe & Lissy. Prompt Free Delivery. up the system, ITASCA MERCANTILE WM WU UYUUuUUMUMaMuUeUaeUCUY EO UV Lauda uaa aOCOaZ Zao ooo ooo oa 2 COMPANY. A BRIGHT PROSPECT The Sixth District Immigration Con- vention Grows in Importance, BEST OF THE SEASON A Brilliant Array of Speakers Will Be Present---Plans and Program for the Entertainment Next Wednesday and Thursday. Ever since the inception of the Immigration connvention to be open- ed here next Wednesday the proba bilities of its bemg a grand success have been very flattering. Every day that brings the occasion nearer makes this success the more positive. The ample arrangements are being con- ducted in a most satisfactory manner, every detail is practically completed, and there is no question but that the approaching event will be the most important yet held in the history of this vast and valuable section. It had been surmised that there might be some difficulty about carrying out a few of the new and attractive features which had been suggested but every effort has been accomplished easily thus far and even the special train service and the steamboat excursion to the guests Thursday on the upper Mississippi are fully provided for. The responses of influential speakers to the invitations have been so hearty that the greatest interest in the sessions of| Farm the convention on Wednesday is as- sured. The ladies in charge of the banquet to be given Thursday even- ing are recognized as most efficient in planning for such events and they are determined to maintain their well known reputation for preparing the most enjoyable repasts, In fact they are enthusiastic in their endeavors to make this banquet excel all of their] j, former efforts. ‘The banquet hall will seat 150 guests. The speakers and delegates will be accorded the seats of honor and will bein close proximity to the members of the village council, county officials, B. F. Huson post G. A, R., the Itasca County Immigra- tion committee, and the ladies who contributed toward the banquet. The members of the Grand Rapids brass band will furnish music. It 1s under- stood, of course, that the husbands of the ladies who are on the:banquet committee are also extended an invi- tation. Children will not be admitted as the hall will be crowded, and it 1s particularly requested that the chil- dren remain at home on the evening of the banquet. Following is the program as,arrang- ed by the commnttee for the two days: JUNE 4%, 1896. 9a.m. pening prayer—Rev. Chas. Camp- wi of the Peeevterian: church, Graud pt ees Cc. A Kelsey, president of the Sixth District Associa- tion. 2. Address of Welcome—Chas. Kear- ney, president Village Council, Grand Rapids. 8. Advantages of the Sixth District for stock raising—Prof. Thomas Shaw, of the State University. 4. Co-operative creameries of the Sixth District—Hon. J. L. Gibbs, Owa- tonna. 5. Iron Industries of the Sixth Dis- trict--Col. E. C. Gridley, Duluth. 6. Why I believe in_ Northeastern Minnesota—Hon. John Owen, Duluth. 7. What shall we do to settle the Sixth District?—Hon. Warren Potter, Aitkin, 8. Some of the ways and means of securing Immigration—E. W. Randall, Secretary of the Minnesota State <A gri- cultural society. AFTERNOON SESSION. 9. Some thoughts on_advertising— Moses K. Folsom, Great Northern rail- way. 10. Immigration and Education-- Prof. J. Kleeberger, State Normal School, St. Cloud. 11. Immigration and Colonization— Rev. Bishop McGolrick, Duluth. 12. What the soils of the Sixth Dis- trict are best adapted for—Prof. Wm. Hayes State University. I8, Results of Dairying in the Sixth District—-Prof T. L. Hacker, State University. 14. How to secure Immigration—P. B. Groat, Secretary and Treasurer State Immigration Association. 15. The fruit and Vegetable capabili- ties of the Sixth District—Prof. Samu- el B. Green, State University. EVENING aia 7:30 p. 16. The future of N ceiver Minneso- ta—Hon. O. C. Gregg, Minneapolis. 17. The possibilities and probabilities of the Sixth District—Col. George A. Whitney, Wadena. 18. Anaddress—C. C. McCarthy, of Grand Rapids. 19. Wonien husbandry—Stewart L. Moore, St. Paul. 20. Results of experimental farming— Warren Pendergast, Experimental Pang those who are expected to be resent an address the convention are, on. ‘I’. L. Schurmeir, President Inter- State Immigration Association; Hon. Chas. A. Towne, M. C. for the Sixth District; J. J. Hill, president of the Great Noorthirn Railway. JUNE 25, 1896, An excursion will be given the dele- tes on the Steamer North Star up the Gicsissipgt river and around Lake Po- egama. A train will leave Grand Rap- i eat 92. m. stopping five minutes at Pokegama Falls and will arrive at Co- hasset at 9:30 where passengers will em- bark on the steamer. At noon a stop will be made at Allen’s landin; ae luncheon. After steaming roun magnificent sheet of water, the eee ward e will be made arriving at Grand Rapids about 6 p. m. A large attendance of Itasca coun- ty people who are interested in agri- culture is expected at the convention. It will give them an opportunity to hear the practical experiences of prominent men who have studied the questions of soil, climate and vegeta- tion from the scientific standpoints. It has been proven most conclusively that such knoWwledge is of great value in farming‘operations, and the speak- ers, most of whom have made a speci- al study of this district, are particular- ly well fitted to give valuable informa- tion. In some respects the conven- tion will excel the popular farmers’ institutes as a means of securing the best results from the resources of the soll. RE ee LTA ZZ | IN THE REALM OF MUSIC. With Experienced Musicians Throughout the Grand Rapids Band Wins Success. The opening rehearsals of the Grand Rapids Brass band prove that the gentlemen who formed this new or- ganization Saturday evening are ex- perienced musicians and have all played in bands before, so that every night has been filled with music dur- ing the week in the vicinity ot Village hall where the rehearsals have been held. They have heen playing from new music and have progressed ad- mirably in the limes of harmony and pleasing entertainment. ‘The leader, Archie Carson, who was the prime mover in getting the band together, is carrying on the details with energetic enthusiasm which will not permit of failure. The frequent rehearsals at present are for the purpose of having the band in first-class order for the exercises of the Immigration conven- tion which are to be held here next Wenesday and Thursday. ‘The pro- gress already made shows that the expectations of the friends of the band are likely to be met in a most satisfac- tory manner. Tuesday nights have been selected as the regular practice mghts with additional rehearsals whenever they are considered desir- able. The personnel of the band is as follows: Leader, Archie Carson, e flat cor- net; C. E. Aiken, solo b cornet; V. Cleveland, first b flat cornet; L. C, Warriner, first alto; John Osborn, first b tenor; R. S. Crandall, second b ten- or; Frank Carson, baritone; R. W. Buffum, tuba; H. D. Powers, tenor drum; Fred Webster, bass drum; I. D. Rasmussen, drum major. It seems likely that the enterprising citizens will assist in furnishing certain instruments which would add some- what to the efficiency of the band and there are other good musicians who are anxious to join the organization. As a pleasure giving adjunct to the in- stitutions of Grand Rapids the organ- ization is deserving of the strongest encouragement. It is a great ad- vantage to have good band music for | pei important occasions and the recogni- tion of the time and trouble that the new band is taking should be pro- nounced and substantial. Lost His Life. P. A. Almen lost his life by drown- ing in the Mississippi at Moore’s Co- hasset mill last Sunday morning. He was helping to run logs to the mill but being inexperienced in the work he accidently slipped from a log and before assistance could reach him he was beyond recovery. The deceased was born August 5, 1870. He came here from Munneapolis last fall and worked for Price Bros. The remains were brought to Undertaker Richard- son’s and prepared for the interment which occurred at Itasca cemetery Monday afternoon under the direc- tion of Fred Stevens, NEW COUNTY PLATS. The Assessor Presents a Perfected System of Records of Permanent Value. The plats of Itasca county now be- ing prepared under the direction of County Assessor James A. Quigg are on a different plan from that which has generally been followed in the past. ‘They show the differing character of the lands and timber on each forty acres, giving the estimated amounts of pine yet standing and the outlines of the hardwood forests, cedar and other swamps, the lakes and varied topographical features that are and will be, of permanent value in pro- ceeding with the official work of the county. A large number of these plats seen yesterday in the hands of Deputy County Surveyor Nutter pre sented a very neat and attractive ap- pearance but their chief importance lies in the great care and reliability with which they have been prepared, Mr. Quigg entered upon his task last May and a vast amount of work has already been done in getting these records into reliable shape. The values of the hardwood and agricul- tural lands can thus be more readily determined and the areas of cut over lands show plainly upon the plats. They will be of great service in making future assessments, as well as at pres- ent. The plan thus far carried out has been to make each plat complete in its detail for the assessor so that in the course of time when the plats are all finished, a thorough survey of the county will be available for the assess- or, board of equalization and other officials. Many of the plats are now in and completed but the county is so large that it would be impossible to finish the work this season without a great increase in the force. They are made uuder the law providing for the work of assessments and the date fixed for the close of the assessor’s work is July x. Ifthe date could be extend- ed until later it would permit the finishing of many more plats this sea- son, As matters stand the work may extend into another year. Looks Like Business. Tuesday Judge Lochren ordered that the sale of the Duluth & Winni- peg railway under the old foreclosure presage be held at Duluth on uly 18 his changes the place of sale from St. Paul, and gives more en- couragement as to the probabilities of the order being consumated. There is no question about there being a strong sentiment among the people along the line in favor of having the legal complications of the road re- moved. ‘They have delayed the im- provements and extensions which many have waited for years to see and have retarded the march of civil- ization ina long stretch of country west of here. The extension of the twenty-six miles of road from Deer River to lake Winnibigoshish may now be looked for in the near future, and whether it be made through an arrangement with the Farmer Hines project or madé by the owners of the unused grade its use in active rail- roading will be welcome. Experience has shown that civilization quickly follows the course of the locomotive and an advantageous field for lumber and other products will be opened up west of here when the new rails are laid through Northern Minnesota,

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