Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 11, 1896, Page 1

7 <a Grand Rapids UAcraldReview. Vor_IV.—No. 46. Granp Raping, Itasca County, Minn,, Saturpay, JULY 11, 1896, Wu UL MLL LL LT LLL LY YY ZZ Wi esce ss LLL LL LL LLL LL LLL LLL 9 in order to make room for Fall Purchases. REGARDLESS OF COST. This isn’t idle talk. We mean just what we say. N ‘ Reducing Stock Sale - Heratp—Vot. Il, No. 4 Great reduction in prices in all kinds of summer goods in the following departments? Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, Clothing, Gent’s Furnishing Goods, Etc. A word to the wise is sufficient. Itasca Mercantile Company. We are selling goods is these departments Grand Rapids, Minn. yiariarnunanibee CT Tre TTT Titi titi tilt EAE HE SE ES RE ae aE ae ae ae ae ae ae a ee He a ae a ee If You Need a Plug of Tobacco go down to the grocery, but if you want Hardware come here. W. J. & H. D. Powers. buy. Hardware prices. If you want a pound of nails or a pancake turner a pitchfork or a potato pounder, a pocket knife or a plow share, anything, no - matter what, we've got it. and while we don’t blow much about cheap things, we do blow about having the best that money can Headquarters We don’t know much about farming, it’s not our busi- ness, but when it comes to hardware, we are strtctl. in it, with the best toc! in the country at moderate BWVAVBIDVVSEVTVEEG i Rapids Ladies ; 4 ALL THE DELICACIES OF THE 8 Hoe here to this rule in the Belts are worn th demanc Ito pl we uld ul Nisbett & Warriner, 0 The Jewelers. | Feat -eption is made ry. d to meet the ully selected stock of and Silver, inspection. WON BY THE WEST The Presidential Nomination Given toa Brilliant New Leader. WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN Of Nebraska, Has the Prize at Chicago +--First Ballot for Vice-President Showed Bland in the Lead--- Sewall, of Maine, Selected, Cuicaco, July 11.—[Telegram to the Herald-Review.] William Jen- nings Bryan, of Nebraska, “The Silver-Tongued Orator of the Platte,” received the nomination for the presi- dency on the fifth ballot. His mar- velous speech last night centered the enthusiasm in his favor and in the balloting today the decks were speed- ily cleared for his success. The ap- plause is spontaneous and enthusiastic beyond measure, E. C. Kivey. Cuicaco, July 11,1 p.m.—[Special.| The first ballot for vice president re- sults as follows: Bland, 288; Mc- Lean, 164; Sibley, 163; Sewall, 37; Williams, 26; Clark, 22. Cuicaco, July 11.—[Special]. The second ballot§gave Arthur J. Sewall of Maine, the nomination for vice presi- dent, he having received 432 votes. FOR HOME BENEFIT. Pointers For Pioneers of Northern Minne- sota’s Development. Dealers in ali Kinds of FRESH AND SALT _ Meats Leland Avenue, GRAND RAPIDS. K Whitefish, | Sumnie Pineapsies | White String Beano Tometeces Strawberries | Lettuce | . Onions Cucumbers & Pieplant | Celery | Radishes WE SELL THE FAMOUS “EMPIRE CREAMERY BUTTER” Caste & Lipsy. i ee | } } In the agricultural development of a district the welfare of those who have heretofore opened farms, is a matter of particular interest to the business men who trade with them. The success of the farmer 1s beneficial to the business man, Their interests go hand in hand. As the harvest . of pine grows less, the value of the harvest of other pro- ducts will be more and more import- and the value of quick and profitable markets for these new products is of great importance to all, Even if only a few products are cared for in such a way as to furnish the agriculturalists with a reasonable proportion of cash to do general business with, the in- fluence of such a policy would be Inghly beneficial. This being not yet a field of con- siderable grain production the sales that should put a reasonable share of cash into circulation must be of other products, People will not develop with contentment if they have to trade out all of their produce. In early days furs provided some of the cash for current expenses. Other commodities have taken the place of furs from time to time, until now the question is how shall the producers secure a larger cash return from agri- culture and live stock. This problem is worthy of the most serious consideration. ‘The welfare of present settlers, as well as others to come, is involved. It is not likely that it can be solveu by one indivi- dual, but rather, by a concerted ef- fort. It will require the extension of storage facilitics tor certain lines of products and other. aids to marketing before it can exert ts far-reaching in- fluence to the good of all concerned, It is not necessary, however, to wait for a starch factory, nor for a creamery, nor for an elevator and flour mill before giving this subject at- tention. These valuable aids to agn- cultural development will come in time, and probably sooner than many of us expect, but by making a good market for onions and cucumbers, for instance, there would be greater in- ducements to care for these resources. Commission dealers may step in and secure alarge portion of the agricul- tural products, but the established merchants are rightfully entitled to the business if proper arrangements can be made for such portion of it as it may be necessary to ship out by railroad. Many communities reap consider- able income from berry crops that are no better than those growing wild here. A large proportion of the wild strawberries that have been picked here this season have spoiled in the possession of the pickers for the reason that the available market took only a meager supply. Such property is so perishable that it takes quick hand- ling to market to realize a profit on the outlay of labor, but agricul- tural products are not so open to this objection. They should be handled by experienced men, however, in order to minimize losses from fluctuat- ing commodity values as well as to reap the rewards that rise from plac- ing products in the best markets. ‘The established merchants, as well as the established settlers deserve con- sideration. Some people send away for many of the articles for which they pay cash, and look to their friends at home for the things that they want on credit. If they receive unsatisfactory goods from the home merchant, they return them. They seldom do that with goods that are shipped to them, The outside merchant pays no taxes here; helps no churches, schools or societies and cares little for the welfare of the people of this community. It is to the interest of the home mer- chant to be honest with and to work for the best interests of his neighbors. Make the wants known at home, and ten chances to one, the order can be filled in the most satisfactory manner. Railroad Improvements. A carload of dimension timbers ar- rived Tuesday for use in reconstruct- ing the railway bridge at Laprairie and other reconstruction improve- ments are going forward on the Du- luth & Winnipeg. The switch signals have been repainted, new ties have re- placed rotten ones, and the roadbed is receiving fresh ballesting. These signs are favorable indications toward further progress.. GOOD CROPS OF BERRIES. Preserving Cans and Sugar in Active De- mand—Small Profits for Packers. The crops of berries are good this season and these wild products; straw bernes, blueberries, wintergreens, rasp- berries and blackberries should make active work for the nimble fingers all summer. ‘The strawberries were very nite but they are about played out how, of else they are too cheap to be worth the labor of picking for sale. They sold on the first noticeable sup- ply at 5 cents per quart and soon fell to 10 cents while latterly it was hard to find buyers for even nice lots and some have spoiled after reaching town and had to be thrown away. Finer blueberries were never seen than those that are arriving here now. The Pokegama Chippewas seem to have the best success in finding the largest and best of the crop. Blue- berries brought eight cents per quart a couple of days ago and_ now five to six cents per quart are offered with sales slow at that. The red raspberries are ripening in great abundance and households _ will have a dozen or more of family jars (of preserves) in the cellar this season. The black-cap raspberries are here but are not so plenty. There are some patches of blackberries—the juicy, mulberry shaped fellows—but patches are few and areclaimed most- ly by the homesteaders. It is reported that the cranberry crop promises a large yield of excel- lent quality. It will probably be the most profitable crop tor the pickers this year as cranberries will not spoil easily and are safer than the other berries for those who ship out to market SWEET S(XTEEN. in the Race of Life, True Love Outfoots the Elder Generation. Patrick Maher, who has a fine farm on Deer lake came here Monday and objected to the marriage of ns daugh- ter, Nellie Maher, to George Ellis Robinson on the grounds that as she was only fifteen years old last August, she was too young to marry. She had been visiting her sister Mrs. Chas. Seeley, of the Seeley house, for some time and her acquaintance with Mr. Robinson had so favorably that they had made up their minds to travel along in double harness. They have many friends who looked with favor upon the courtship and wish them all the joy and happiness that life can give. They examined the law and found that at the age of fif- teen the young lady was free to unite in the bonds of matrimony. A mar- riage license was procured and the lovers were duly pronounced man and wife by Judge Holman jast Tuesday afternoon. ‘They received congratu- lations from all sides and in response to a serenade:in the evening Mr. Rob- inson placed an ample supply of re- freshments and cigars at the disposal of the serenaders. The newly mar- tied couple have settled down to home Jife on Leland avenue. the| 8 LIVELY FISTICUFFS. A Series of Entertaining Exhibitions Hold at the Gymnasium. The sparring matches at the gym- nasium were very interesting Wednes- day evening. The entertainment opened with songs by old time foot- light favorites and three round sparr- ing match between M. McClosky and an unknown. This was intended to be merely a friendly exhibition for points but the unknown sailed in from the start as though he had a grudge against Mac who had to turn ia and de- fend himself good and plenty in order to hold his own. Mac’s skin wore the national colors when he got through with the three rounds but he was recovering nicely yesterday. Tom Murray, the local pugilistic celebrity gave a bag punching exhibi- tion that filled in the time till the ten round glove contest of the evening came on, It was between Mike Murray, a full grown boxer and Frank Beaton, the young Itascan. It was hot sport throughout the ten rounds and resulted in a draw. The young- ster was at a disadvantage from the fact that Mike’s Swan River friends gave strong encouragement to their favorite with their cheers and shouts but Beaton attended to business and didn’t get rattled at any stage of the ame. It is expected that he will give the “Swan River sport” a lively time tn a contest of twenty rounas in about two weeks. Making a New Home. The marriage of George Bunton to Miss Maude Myrtle Jones occured here Wednesday in the presence of numerous relatives and frends. Mr. Bunton is a popular conductor on the Duluth, Mississppi River & Northern railway and his bride is the daughter of Mrs. Herman Cramer, of this place. James Bunton, brother of the bride- groom and Mrs. Frances KE. Gelnaw, sister of the bride, were among those from Swan River who were present. Mr. and Mrs, Cramer are well pleased with the pleasant event. A party of yonng folks that serenaded the couple Wednesday evening were well taken of and all wished Mr. and Mrs. Bun- ton a happy experience in the voyage of life. They have gone to live at the Swan River headquarters. Pash and Progress. The improvements lately made at the home of County Commissioner Logan make it one of the best residences in town. A large, well arranged cellar 1s built under the kitchen addition and a complete water works system has been put in. The results speak highly of the enterprise of Mr. Logan and of his faith in the future of Itasca county’s capital. These added to the extensive improvements at his business block make him a large outlay this season, New Agent at Floodweod. George H. D. Kirkpatrick, who has ‘been in the railway service at the depot for some months, has been polnted agent at Foodwood, where took charge Tuesday. Agent Mc- Lennan’s training school gives a young man active experience. H