Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 8, 1896, Page 8

A large delegation of City and Vicinity. NOTES OF NEWS AND PERSONAL. W. W. Crawford 1s summering on Bass lake island. Will Nisbett returned Tuesday even- ing from his trip to Fargo. Hon. D. M. Gunn returned from the Twin Cities Saturday. Two cash registers for sale cheap at the Itasca Mercantile company. Barb fence wire for sale at the Itasca Mercantile company. Price, 234¢ per lb. A branch of the Grand Rapi Labor League was organized at Tropt ke last Saturday. Village Recorder C. C. Miller sick during the early part of the wégk but is up and around again. ‘The McKanlass company of negro entertainers are to be here on Satur- day evening, August 22. The Daughters of Rebecca are to hold a convocation m Masonic ha on Tuesday evening. Charles O’Donnell went on this morning’s train to attend to businness matters at St. Cloud for James Sheri Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fremont je- joice in the safe arrival of a girl baby at their house a week ago yesterda Don’t forget that “The Haunted Mill” will be presented by efficient local talent on Tuesday evening, Aug. 11. A juvenile social was given at the Crandall gallery Tuesday evening The little folks had ice cream and cakes and a general good time. M. McCarthy, the well-known log- ger, came in Tuesday from the hay fields where he is having a lot of good fodder put up for next winter’s work. Olaf Anderson went west Monday fora two month’s trip, leaving the Smith & Anderson restaurant in charg? of George Smith during his absence. I. D. Rasmussen, judge of probate, returned from the Big Fork country Tuesday. He went up as far as Nevieu’s, where he found consider- able agricultural development in pro- gress. F. W. Stultz came up from his Sugar lake farm Wednesday, and took ‘Yhursday morning’s train for a short trip to his Dakota farm to remain dur- ing the harvest season. Road improvements of consider- able value: have been made by the supervisors ‘southwest of town this season. They will help to develop the splendid: farming district that is attracting attention bown there. —_— f H. F. Mallman returned Thursday from the West Mesaba range where \ the Mallman party has had good suc- __ cess this reason in exploring for new “bodies of iron ore. Henry Hughes, of the Itasca Mer- cantile Co., returned from his vacation trip of two weeks which he enjoyed hugely at his former home in South- ern Wisconsin, the Dalles of Wiscon- sin and the Twin Cites. Messrs. E. & D. Price returned from their Prairie river camps today. Elijah Price says they are putting a couple of camps into shape to log some of their own timber next winter and may get ready later on for more extensive operations. A cave-in on Third street opposite Arche McWilliams’ livery barn has been caused by the sliding of the earth down the hill into Nason brook. ‘The street force will probably soon repair the break. P. H. Varley and T. J. Welsh re- turned Thursday evening from Min- neapolis, where they ‘attended the Democratic state convention as representatives of Itasca county. They are both well pleased with the ticket and platform. Pythian Knights went out to Pokegama yes- terday to take out door practice pre- paratory to the state encampment of that order. Waubana lodge will send a team to the St. Paul gathering of about twenty-four members. The benefit performance of “Arrah Na Pogue” by O’Malley’s. comme- ; dians Saturday night netted $26.4 for Thomas Olin, the Labor Leagi member who 1s suffering from broken leg. George Shook returned from Mog- treal Tuesday evening, where he | two of his motherless litde childr with his parents. The two oldest ré- turned with Mr. Shook and will tend school in Grand Rapids, Miss Almet Cox returned Tuesday from a lengthy visit to her relatives in Kentucky. Her engagement to the Rev. Charles Campbell of the Presby- terian church, has been announced heretofore, and the social circles are - poking forward to a matrimomal sevent in which a large number will take a pleasing interest. The Presby- terian parsonage is being prepared for , the future home of Rev. Mr.. Camp- bell and his bride to be. *|-continued Miss Tressie Deering who has been visiting here for two months, went to her home at Deer River Wednesday evening. Onaccount of the illness of her mother she returned sooner than had been expected. Now that Dr. Ehle has mastered the mystery of the wheel, Dr. Storch has secured a new bicycle that runs as smoothly as a Corliss engine. He bought a “Ben Elur” from Messrs. W. J. & H. D. Powers, the local dealers in hardware and fast bicycles. Supt. W. W. Pendegast of the Northwestern Experimental station returned last evening from his enter- taining trip across the Big Fork country to Winnipeg. He was ac- companied by Prof. W. M. Hays, general superintendent of the state BES. W. George Moore, the ,Cohasset saw mill man, was at the Hotel Glad- stone Thursday, discoursing upon his arduous duties as chief fire warden of Bass Brook township, He had just returned from a business trip to Da- kota where he had sold a car load f_horses. mee leaving Grand Rapids some eeks ago Will Nesbitt has made quite fa trip. After visiting friends at Big Rapids, Mich., he went to Chicago and from there made a trip to North Dakota on his wheel, accompanied by Roy Douglas. Will says wheeling was good for the most part and he had an enjoyable time. Roy Douglas his journey westward to the Yellowstone park and may visit Puget Sound before returning to Grand Rapids. Village Treasurer Henry Hughes is an advocate ot the single gold stand- ardno longer. He has just returned from a three week’s visit to his friends in the southern part of Wisconsin, and dunng his absence he put in his spare moments studying the two sides of the financial question, and as a_ re- sult he in now a_ pronounced defender of free coinage at 16 to 1 and no compromise. A con- scientious study of the subject by any fair-minded man will land him in the free coinage column. A communication was received this week by the HERALD-Rerview from a member of the Labcr League, evident- ly, in which the writer takes issue with the Magnet relative to political predictions made by that paper last week. Our correspondent waxes humorous at the expense of “The Moose,” as our fnend Bernard 1s known, and intimates very strongly that there are some political surprises in store for the “old ne” Republicans. Owing to the crowded condition of our columns the communication is crowded out this week, but it is well worth printing and would make in- teresting reading. . Tomorrow’s Ball Game. The base ball game between Hib- bing and Grand Rapids is set for to- morrow and will be a great event un- less Jupiter Pluvius takes a notion and throws a great dea! of cold water upon the subject. It would take an ocean to quench the ardor of the Itasea capi- tal nine in their anxiety to show the Iron Rangers that they are not in ita little bit when 1t comes to scientific, square-toed ‘and entertaining ball playing. If they don’t take home a neat little nest of goose eggs for their score it will be only on account of some accident. Of course the iron rangers have got a few fine ball play- ers, but some of them graduated in the game right here and their points are known. ‘heir confidence in themselves is worthy of remark and in chartering a special train for this occasion they give evidence that they will make a strong effort to win. The hundred or more Hibbingites who are coming over will find that Itasca’s capital will have a large number of spectators to witness the game. The home nine is made up as follows: W. McBride, c; Frank Haben, p; Dan Shannon, ist b; F. H. Webster, znd b; E. Crepar, ss; F. J. Murphy, 3rd b; Jake Wasson, 1f{; Dave Huson, c f John Leahy, r f; Fred Webster, cap- tain and F. J. Murphy, manager. game will be called at two o’clock on the old fair grounds across the river and it will be a lively event unless rain causes a change in the program. A LIVELY BLAZE. Destruction of an Old Landmark During Tuesday Night’s Storm. ighting set fire to the Warren ! Potter & Co. barn, on the west side of the Mississippi, Tuesday might about ro o’clock. There were three horses, several tons of hay and some logging implements in the barn. The horses belonged to Leroy Wheaton and were removed to a place of safety, _j| but the barn and_ tife rest of its con- tents were destroyed within an hour. thought that some of Mri Wheaton’s cows were lost in the fire but they were out grazing and have all been accounted for. The loss by the fire was about $700 on building and $300 on contents. Geo. F, Myers, who represents the Potter Co. interests here, thinks there, was n insuranc2, The barn was well know to those who came here on the steam boats in the eighties. Its original’log! structure was built a good many years ago. ANOTHER MYSTERY. A Life Lost by Fire at Freeman & Gray's Camp—Murder is Suspected. The possibility of a murder having been committed led D. C. Conners, foreman for Freeman & Gray to send the following telegram yesterday: Deer River, Aug. 7. M.L. Toole, Sheriff. Come up tonight. Bring coroner. Camps burned last night with man in. Think mur- der committed. D. ©. CONNERS. Sherift Toole responded promptly and reached Deer River on the train last evening. Coroner Ehle was sick but sent authority by the sheriff and W. J. Kelly was selected deputy coroner. He took a jury consisting of Matt Zimmer, Dolpn White, D. C. Conners, Con Anderson, Andrew Hansen and Frank Madden. ‘They left Deer River on the hand car which was in waiting and went up the Itasca Logging company’s railway four miles and then by wagon road six or seven miles northeast to the set~ of camps near Deer lake known as Chase’s camp. They went in the face of the raging storm and got thorough- ly drenched before the hand car part of the trip was completed. The cook camp, a building 30x60 feet, was the only one destroyed out of seven buildings up there. It con- tained about $2,500 worth of supplies and was in charge of John Graham, a Scotch-Canadian, whose burned re- mains were found in the ruins yester- day morning by Andrew Hansen and others. He was about 55 years ot age and had charge of the farming operations for Freeman & Gray. He was faithful but easily irritated and a row which hehad recently with two farm hands who worked there and are known as the French boys is thought to be at the bottom of the affair. Frank Madden, who brought the news to Deer River said the body was burned to the bone, but still there was enough left to identify it as the re- mains of John Graham. Foreman Conners said to the reporter of the HERALD-KEvIEW: “There is a possi- bility that Graham was burned acci- dently. He came near burning one of the other buildings by accident some time ago and lightning might have struck this one last ‘Tuesday night, but it would _ scarcely have burned so long without earlier discovery. It looks as though the fire occurred Thursday night and I felt in duty bound to get the authorities up there as quickly as possible. The sheriff is on the track of the French boys who had been working up there and the inquest may bring out some- thing further betore it closes its work.” Sheriff Toole and the coroner’s jury have had a wet, uncomfortable trip on the woods roads and their duties extended into today until so late that their verdict cannot be given at the time of going to press, They Praise Pokegama. City Editor Wilhs Drummond of the Duluth News T nbune, and family were profuse in their praises of Lake Pokegama where they camped two weeks on Birch island at the pleasant club house with Mr. and Mrs. Wade Blaker, They fished to their heart’s content and had good luck with the bass and pike. They were surprised at the abundance and good quality of the crops of wild bernes, and they enjoyed the gating thereof as well as the other good things that the tables of camp hfe afford. They went home Monday morning, only sorry ' that they could not spare more time at the lake. In the party were Mr. and Mrs. Drummond, Misses Louise, Bessie and Katie Drummond and Master Noble Drummond and Mrs. Al. Wagner. THE HAUNTED MILL. A Drama in Three acts Will be Presented by Home Talent August 11, As heretofore announced in these columns the three act drama entitled “The Haunted Mill” will be given at Village hall next Tuesday evening by local talent. The members of the dramatic club have put in considerable time at rehearsal and the entertain- ment promises to be a most enjoyable one. Between the acts Miss Loretta Doran and Messrs. F. T. Bueneman and Archie Carson will favor the audience with selections from popular and classical music. Prof. F. J. Flood will preside at the piano. The entertainment will conclude with the grand tableau, the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots. Admission, 35. cents. Children occupying seats will be charged the same as others. No reserved seats. Cast of charact- ! ers as follows: | Con O’Ragen, a truehearted led........... - Charles Kearney Will O'Donnell .L. H. Warriner Squire Corrigan, Marty Tobin, known E. H. Webster det James Doran Quinp rted wife....... 2s Miss Edith Crosley .-Miss Lena Paul Maureen, Norab’s maid BY LETTERS OF LOVE. A Charming Wisconsin Widow Wins a Home in the Woods. Charles Kelly, one of the well known settlers of township 60, range 24, was here this week arranging a matnmonial matter that has beén pending for several months. About six months ago Charhe got into pleas- ing correspondence with a charming widow named Margaret Berragen, | SSSSSSSLSSSVSLSISNSLSLTSLSLSSSLSS SLES SVSLSVES SHIP BUILDING of Marshall, Wis., with the result that a Heart and Hand engagement was brought about. Mrs. Berragen came here Tuesday evening and Charles forthwith secured a_ license under which the lady’s name was changed to Mrs. Charles Kelly on Wednesday. She is a bright eyed, ore rere as, of rather attractive appearance, somewhat younger than her husband, and she has a fifteen year old son who shows every sign of education and good manners. Mr. Kelly makes as good a picture as most men when he has his moustache curled. They drove out for home Wednesday and escaped the serenad- ers which so frequently call upon’ newly married couples. , Mr, and Mrs. Kelly have a fine farm up in the timber, the house is well arranged and has been hept neat and well provided. There is more than an average num- ber of acres under cultivation and crops yield up there to beat the prize winners of last year, The new bride will be a welcome addition in that township, and she will havea fine home—the like of which many an eastern charmer hopes for without avail, DEMOCRATIC GONVENTION AND PRIMARIES FOR Itasca County, Minn. Published by order of the Democratic Couuty Committee. A DemocraticCounty convention for the county of Itasca, Minnesota, will be held on Mouday, the 24th day of August, A. D. 1896, at the Village hall in the village of Grand Rapids,at 2o’clock p. m. for the purpose of electing six delegates to the Sixth district congressional Democratic con- vention, to be held in the city of St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Tuesday, Aug- us{ 27th, 1896, at 12 m. to place in nomination a candidate for congress to be voted for at the general elec- tion to be held in November, 1896. The basis of representation shall be one delegate for each ten votes or major fraction therevf cast for Bald- win in 1894. Every precinct is en- titled to at least one delegate. In accordance with the above ap- portionment the several precincts will be entitled to the following number ot delegates in the convention: Grand Rapids No 1, number of delegates Grand Rapids No.2,“ a Grand Rapids No.3,“ Diamond sine, ae Deer Kiver, Pokeeama. pyererereretel-tat cr. 7-4 McCormick, ‘Trout Lake, " o n Lake, “ “ Snow Ball, on “a Hunsom Brook, a “ Hannaford, a s Kehl & Deary. “ “ Split Hand, i a. Long Linke, “ ” Loper. “ sf Swan hiver, ms is Total, number of delegates ...52 The primaries for the election o delegates to the county convention vill be held at 3 o’clock p. m., on Friday, August 21st, 1896, as ifol- Jows: Grand Rapids, Precinct fice. Chairman E, fiey; judges, Henry Logan, D. W. Doran; M. R. Stevens, e] Rapids, Precinct No. 2--At Village hall, Chairman, Charles Kearney; judg:s, Thomas Trainor, John MeDonalu; cierk, J.'8. Kurtz- man, Grand Rapids, Precinct No, 8—At Village ball, Gaprairie. Chairman Apvgu: McIntosh; judges, Joseph MeMauon, J. J. O'Leary; clerk, Matt Spang. Diamond Mine Precinet—Chairman, W. B. Holman; judges, ‘Ted Kiley, Joseph Jackson. Deer River Precinct—At School house, Chair- ges, FL. Churehill, A. + q ne _ Pokegama Precinct—Chairman, Frank Green judges, Duncan Harris, Robert McCabe; clerk John Berg. be J Crooked Lake Precinct—Chairman, M. A. Woods; judges, Mike Kelly, Huzh McGuire; clerk, 4. Stillman, BasseLake Precinct—Chairman, F. M. Lund. Quadana Precinet — Chairman, Lafayette Tay or; judges, Louis Baldue, Pete Luvidere; clerk, Mike Dwyer. . Bass_ Brook Precinct —Chairman, Thomas Cook; judges ames Cochran, Joseph St. Peter; clerk, Frank Jandreau. Hartly Lake Precinct—Chairman, John Duffy; Judges, PB. hntzgeraid, Michael McGann; cleck, #red Baker, Decker Prescinct—Chairman, C. A. Simons; judges, James Keith, frank Roberts; clerk, T. J. Goddell j McCormick Precinct—At Dainel McCormick's farm residence. Chairman, Daniel McCormick; udges, Dennis Mulcany,’ James MeUormick; clerk, Charies Collinge. Trout Lake} Precinct — Chairman, Oscar Truva; judges, Lars Larson, M, Nelsou; clerk, Robert sinith, Swan Lake Precinct—Chairman, A. Ii. Pow- ers; judges, LL. R. Yodd, J. McCormick; cierk, Wm Kenny. Snow Ball Precinct—Chairman, T, J. Walsh; judges, James Duffy, John Dwyer; clerk, Peter Hackett. Haunaford Precinct—Chairman, David’Reedy; judges, Rulph McKenstry, W. J. Paniman; clerk, Duncaa McMillan, Hanson Brook Precinet—Chairman.Arthur E, Wilder; judges, James Affict, Jobu H. Reichert, clerck, Albert Haley. - Keb] & Deary Precinct—Chairman, Michael Devine: judges, Angus McDonald, James Lusk; clerk, dlenry Smith, Split Hand Precinct — Chairman, Thomas Corrans; judges, C. U. Gravelle, A. Black; clerk Prank ‘Thompson, Long Lake Precinct—Chairman, J. Blackman; judges, Thomas Fitzgeraid, Charles Kelly; clerk, Jerry Hickey. Loper Precinct— Frank Stoughton, C. . 1—At Review of- airman, John Law; judges, « Laisure; clerk, William Quinn. Swan River Preoinet — Chairmrn, Eéward Riley; judges, William Lucey, William Doyle; clerk, W. W. Wright. The committee wili expect the chairman and judges to tamiliarize themselves with the new primary law of 1895, and require compliance therewith. E. C. Kiney, W.. F. Sts, Chairman, Secretary. Those Burlingtow Readers Can be had by sending your name to W J. C. Kenyon, G. F. & P. A., St. Paul. Minn A fresh sheet every month. 22-4t , : : Sail or Row Boats REMEMBER ALSO, Grand Rapids, - Is not exactly in our line, but we can construct almost aiything in the way of that mechanical skill and first-class material is capable of producing. A great many boats are now in service on the beautiful lakes around Grand Rapids which were built by us and they give the best possible satisfaction. That we are better prepared than heievofore to do all classes of work in the shop, and our stock ° of General Lumber is up to the - standard. W.Y, Fuller & Co,, Minn. be taal ax bae at CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, SHOES, HATS, ETC., ar a “ant “an 4 Sri - MARR’S Have Been Reduced to Midsummer Prices. GRAND CELEBRATION Of Labor Day, Under the Auspices of the Grand Rapids Labor League. ‘The Grand Rapids Labor League will hold their second annual celebra- tion of Labor Day on Sept. 7th, 1896. A grand barbecue will be given as one of the features of the day. A cordial invitation is extended to all, and an enjoyable time is guayanteed to those who honor us with their presence at our barbecue grounds at Hale Lake Park. Full paruculars and program will be given in a later issue. G RLL., By order of Committee. WE ISSUE TICKETS TO AND FROM Germany, England, Finland, Africa, Scandinavia, Italy. Lowest RKates—All Steamers. T. H. Larke, Com’! Egent. 426 Spalding House bl’k, Duluth. Damon and Pythias ‘These two historical personages will have their fame emphasized a little later, When an independent encamp- meut of Pythians will be held in Min- neapolis. Duluth will send quitea delegation to it, and so will other laces along the line of the St. Paul & Duluth Railroad, A great many visitors will take advantage of their jaunt to the Northwest to inspect the beautiful summer resorts along the Duluth Short Line, and to see the great lakes, visit the timber districts anc iron ranges and look at the most picturesque portion of Minnesota. It is likeiy, therefore, that the G. A. R.-Pythian week in the T'win Cities will be followed by a regular pro- cession up and down the Saint Paul & Duluth Railroad. Ticket agents ‘generally will cheerfully furnish maps, circulars, folders and general information, or they may be had by writing direct to W. A. Russell, Gen- eral Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn. Building Material. Geo. F. Kremer has bought the in- terests of the Itasca Mercantile com- pany in the lime, brick, cement, etc., department, and is prepared to supply all demands in this line for building and other purposes. Orders left with Kremer & King will receive prompt attention. Remnants in wall paper, from 1 to 5 cents per roll.. H. E. Ricuarpson. Teacher’s Examination. Tbe next regular examination for teachers’ certificates will be held at Grand Rapids, in the High School room, Tuesday and Wednesday, An- gust 18 and 19, shuceeeb ab 8:30 o’clock p.m. PERMELIA STILSON, County Superintendent. Wanted—An idea S2stama: Fre SaN WEDBERSURN © OO. Patent Aton: fashington, D. C., their $1,200 offer Bast of two uuudred inventions wanted,” The Postotficn Store A complete and entirely new stoc! Groceries, Canned Goods, Fruite.and Vegetables, Books, Stationery and Sundries. CIGARS AND TOBACCES. I HAVE NO OLD Goons on which to offer reduced prices, but everything is new, fresh and wholesome, and you will always get_ full, weights and measures, and prie¢s will be right. Benj, Herrig, Jr., ») & GRAND RAPIDS, - MINN. SISLSTSOSLSLSLSLSL SLSL’S W.C. GILBERT, J.P. SIMS, President. vice-President A. P. WHITE, Cashier. First State Bank OF GRAND RAPIDS CRGANIZED DECEMBER, 1893. Paid Up Capita!, - + Surplus, ef ae ie 0,000.00 DIRECTORS: H.C, AKeLEY, W. C. Gitpert, J. P. Sims, Ws. Deary, Guo, F. Myers. A. P. Wurts, A GENERAL BANKING BUSIN This Bank will conduct a TAX PAYING de- partment and will attend promptly to the pay- ment of taxes in Itasca County for non-resi dents: also furnish abstract of titles, ete. Special Attention Given to Collections. ciitietihandepaeEd—-,-_—_———s LUMBERMEN’S STATE BANK Grand Rapids, Minn. ©. W. HASTINGS, Pres't. P. J. SHELDON; V. Pres't. F. P. SHELDON, Cashier. Capital : - : Surplus - + ieee A General Banking Business ‘Transacted. $25,000,0C 5,000.0€ Fire Insurance Carefully Wnitten. c. W. i P, J: Sheldon, L, F, Knox Jonn ‘Becstelt, F. P. Sheldon ~~ $20,000.00 €