Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, September 2, 1899, Page 1

anit Vor VIIL.—No. 5. ‘xvand Rapids Heral Granp Rarins, Irasca County, Minn., SaturDay, SEPTEMBER 2, 899. Two Dotiars a YEAR kd General Fal ETB Le eS REE ASE AS ee A ee ee ae ae ee a ee a a ee He A ee ee ae a Fi Adihbibitibib hhh Lh bike hit he hiet ttt tT tt itt tT ak tite | el CUSTARD STA IUSTIRMEN TARTS) Tee RERE aE te a e ae EEE AE EAE ae te a ae * aa al * ITASCA MERCANTILE CO. The old, reliable concern, has brancoee out somewhat, having recently added a meat market to their business, but you will still find it the headquarters for all kinds of Merchandise Including Staple and Fancy Groceries, Clothing, Dry Goods, niture, Hardware, Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings of every kind aud description, and every other article or class of goods usually carried by a first-clrsf department store. ITASCA MERCANTILE CO. SE ee eee Ree ee eee ae eae ee te ae age ae ae a A A aA ea RE eae ae nen ate ae ee Ne Se Re eae ae EIEIO EE a a ee a ae ee ae eee eR a Re ee eRe ee Re ee a a ee eee a ea we wish again to call your attention to the fact that we have opened a first fclass meat market where you can get the very best of everything in Fresh and Salt Meats at prices that our competitors cannot meet. Here you will find everything usually handled in a first-class meat market— beef, pork, mutton, veal, corned and pickled meats, oysters, game and fish’ in season, fine sausage, etc. ITASCA MERCANTILE CO. EE SE ee A a ee ee aa eae a a eee ea ae ee A RE [SER ete tate Ce Se ete tte teat tee a et atte te eae ote ee ene ae SEES ST STARE REESE EOS ITASCA MERCANTILE CoO. REE ee EA EA ee tee aa A ee RE a eee a a a a ea a a ae — Examine Your Wheel gf r Or, better still, let us examine it and put it in shape. If anyfhing’s wrong with it, we can fix it—we can fix it quick and good. We have the most thoroughly equipped repair shop in town, and can do any kind of a job of repairing, no matter how difficult, at a very reasrnable cost. And.don’t forget that we have a complete stock of sundries—bells, toe clips, bundle.carriers, oil,{lamps, repair outfits—everything for wheel folks. Columbia, Hartford and Vedette wheels—best bicycles in the world, eacha leader in its class. Come in and see them before buying a wheel. W. J. & WH. D. POWERS aaiommariamemia stag lirgitts ot cua aor toe é MARKET AT DEER RIVER. ° { | | | (BERR e eatha a e a ae ate se ae ae te 4 Grand Rapids, Minn. BEE Re te ae ae ae ae Be ate a as ae eae a Wholesele and Retail Dealer in Camp Beef, Pork and All Kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats, Fish, Etc. ISLSLSISIWSLVSSSVSLSLSF evecscs® SES {BROEKER & WHITEAKER, Merchant Tailors, - Grand Rapids, Minn, PISS BISLSVSLSISLG VSMS* SISESLSLSCSLSISIOLSE SISISLSE \ { i { i | PREPARE TO EXHIBIT Citizens Should Now Commence to Give the Fair Consideration. DON’T FORGET THE DATES September 21st and 22nd the Result of This Seasou’s Product Will te Exhibited at the, Fair Grounds, ‘The premium list to be issued by the Itasca County Agricultura] as- sociation is now in the hands of the printer and will be ready for dis- tribution in a few days. The com- mittee appointed to revise the prem- iums has carefully corrected the lists under each division heading, and the result will no doubt prove entirely satisfactory to all classes of exhibitors. The committee appointed to look after the entertainment features of the tair hopes to be able to present an in- teresting program of sports, including some good running and trotting races, besides the usual games and contests that always attract attenuon and tur- nish enjoyment. It is expected tnat jthe live stock show will far excell in numbers and grades that of any past year in ltasca county. The associa tion will be prepared to pay ail premiums awarded promptly, as there will be ample funds on hand with which to discharge every obligation contracted. This willbe a year of unusual interest to therfarmers of this county as it has been a somewhat backward season Owing to the ‘continuous rain- fall that has prevailed during the growing months. The opportu.ity offered by the gathering of farmers to make comparisons as to the result of the rain on different soils with reter- ence to cereals, vegetables and fruits will prove a valuable schooling and shouid be taken advantage of. While it is true that some crops on the iow lands have beeng virtually ruined, yet it is evident that the display will be a very creditable one in all departments, President Doran and _ Secretary Buell assure us that the fair this year will be far more extensive than was at first hoped for, and that when the show begins on September 21, our citizens will be treated to a surprise. It must be remembered, however, that any real success to be attained depends entirely upon the farmers. They should begin to consider now as to the exhibits they will make. Wedding Beils, Cards were issued this week by Rev. C. V. Gamache, uncle of the bride, announcing the coming marnage of Miss Adelina M Paul and William Edward Martin, both of Grand Rapids. The happy event will take place at St. Joseph’s Catholic church in this village, Wednesday morning next at 1o o'clock a. m. Rev. Father Gamache will perform the ceremony. A reception will be held at the parsonage from 11 a. m. to 2, after which Mr. and Mrs, Martin will leave on the 2:52 train to visit friends and relatives in Minneapolis and Princeton. Mr. Martin’s parents reside in the latter city Both of the contracting parties are well known in Grand Rapids, having resided here for a number of years, They haye hosts of friends who will join the Herald-Reviw in_ wishing fretn a happy voyage threugh life. ODD FELLOWS TO BUILD Will at Onee Commence the Erection of a Building on Leland Avenue. Dunng the past spring and sum- mer Grand Rapids has seen many improvements in the way of buildings, but perhaps the one of greatest importance undertaken this year will be the new Odd Fellows building to be erected at the corner of Second street and Leland avenue. At the meeting of the lodge held on Wed- nesday evening it was decided to at once proceed to put up the structure. t will be 80x50 feet and two stories high, the upper portion to be used as a lodge room and the bottom to be devoted to store purposes. This enterprise on the part of the Odd Fellows will greatly improve the end of the town in which the building is to be located and add much to the value of the surrounding property. It is estimated that the structure will cost about $3,000. , SEASON BEGAN YESTERDAY. Get Your Gun, Old Sport, and Also a Per- mit From County Auditor Farrell. While yesterday was dpening time for the capture of ducks, grouse, prai- rie chickens, etc., except partridge, there did not appear to be any rush from Grand Rapids to the aunting grounds, In fact we did not hear of one sport starting out for game. It is reported that there can be found some good shooting fn the swamp sections to the north and also below Quadinaw. It should not be over- looked that before entering the chick- en chase it is first necessary to pro- cure a license trom the county audit- or under the provisions of the game law passed by the last legislature. ‘These licenses cost 25 cents each for residents Of the state but outsiders will have to put up $25. Auditor Farrell has issued nine permits to the follow- ing gamy gentlemen, all residents of of Itasca county: James Hooser, H. Cramer, W, S. Kingston, Henry Smith, L. F. Knox, H. R. King, W. McLaughlin, Myron Bowden and J. L. Powell. The game wardens of the state will be on the lookout for violat- ors of the law and upon conviction a severe penalty will be imposed. One Fare For Round Trip. Thefzre to St. Paul and. Minne apolis from Grand Rapids will be one fare for the round trip—$6.75 includ- ing a free ticket to the fair grounds. Sale of the tickets commenced today. AVERY BRIGHT FUTURE The Townsite of Compton to be Boomed Into Prominence. NEW INDUSTRIES LOCATING John Skeliy and Robert McCabe Have Forty Acres Platted Adjoining the Original Site of Cohasset. If the wealthy gentlemen who re- side in Chicago and elsewhere, and are just now advocating the advis- ability of turning the richest portions of Northern Minnesota into an im- mense national park, could be brought to a realization of what the immediate future has in store for this section they would promptly abandon the park project and invest some of their surplus dollars in the territory that they now appear to consider worthless except for hunting and fish- ing purposes. Our own _ people scarcely appteciate the wonderful progress now being made in these Northern counties, and nowhere is that progress more conspicuous chan tight here in Itasca. One of the towns that shows the spirit of the tumes most emphatically is located only five miles from Grand Rapids— Cohasset. In 1891 the townsite of Compton was platted by men who foresaw that the location was one possessed of natural advantages that would some day be utilized for manufacturing purposes on no small scale. ‘The first thing necessary, however, for the successful operation of saw mill and other plants was transportation facilities. A large amount of the finished product of these mills will find a ready market to the westward, and hence it was not until the completion of this branch of the Great Northern railroad connect- ing it with the main line that invest- ors were justified in building and starting up the wheels of industry. Messrs, Skelly & McCabe realized that the time had arrived when the value of Compton real estate would rapidly advance ana be in demand. Mr. Skelly returned this spring after an extended tnp through the West- ern states, In conversation with a Herald-Review man the other day he said that he had visited no place in hus travels that had a brighter future than this part of Minnesota, and that he knew of no locality that promised greater returns for the money invested than does Compton and Cohasset. For the faith that is in him he gave many very sensible reasons. In the first place, Compton is located on the river bank where there is a nattiral boomage for all kinds of timber, and its advantages'for mills and factories cannot be excelled. But mill-sites and boomage facilities are not desirable unless back of them is the raw mater- jal for utihzation. Thisis the great advantage that Compton boasts, Hardwoods of all kinds are im- mediately tributary in quantitities that are said to be imexhaustible. These elements will not long be overlooked by investors. ‘The proprietors of Compton town- site have forty acres platted and are offering inducements that will not long remain without takers. MUSICAL CLUBS IN SMALL TOWNS, Which Branches of Work it is Advisable for Them to Take Up. ‘There is one principle that must be strictly adhered to in any success- ful musical society: there must be no drones,” writes Professor Frank Waldo in an artical on ‘‘Music in the Village,’ in September Ladie’s Home Journal. ‘The instant that any one is admitted to member-hip on any other ground than ability the decline of the society has begun. Regular attendance can be secured only by arousing the enthusiasm of the mem- bers. } “The one word that expresses the possiblities of concerted instrumental music for the village is oschestra. . This word, while rather pretentious in sound, may have an extremely hum- ble application. Orchestra is ment- ioned as opposit to band; the orchestra being intended to indoor practice, igs capable of exerting a most refining influnce. “It is to chorus work that the vocal energies of the singers of the town must be mainely devoted, and it is best to assume a high standing from ~ the outset, andestablish an ‘oratorio society,’ rather than a ‘chours’ or *choral club.’ For this purpose a well balanced yroup of thirty or forty voices issu fficent if it is composed of members who can really sing. A smal] chorus of unexpected volume of ~ tone is much more effective than a large one with a disappointment vol- ume. “Itmay be just as well to call at- tention to the fac' that the large music emporiums, especially those in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, are always realy to give advice and assistance in the select~ ions of music where the members of the clubs, individually or collectively do not khow just whatis best for their purpose.” An Artistic Job. G. F. Van Dusen, the painter and — paperhanger, has just completed one of the most artistic jobs that has yet been produced in Grand Rapids. The work done on the. interior of Johnson & Grant’s sample room is ample proof that Mr. Van Dusen is a painter of the first order. . The graining in oak gives the room a. rich appearance and cannot fail to ~ attract the visitor’s attention and ad- uiration. It is worth seemg. Remember that on Monday even- ing next the King’s Daughters willen: _ tertain at M. E. church,