Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 3, 1900, Page 1

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The Way to Get Even Is to make up your mind that the next time you want Tools or Hardware of ahy kind, you’ll buy them from POWERS, then you'll have the sasisfaction of know- ing that you are getting the. best your money will buy. Prices on anything for the asking. W. J. & H. D. POWERS. 1 CaSn | G@offees | «Flour..| | Spices | Groeeries Gents’ Furnishing [| 4. B. Powers | Grand Rapids, Minnesota. RS Be be | sf THE VILLAGE ELECTI A General Unanimity of Opinion Pre- yails for Re-Election of Council. SOME NEW MEN SUGGESTED Berney May Not Accept Another Term as President---George Riddell Has Many Friends Who Want Him for Presiding Officer. A very commendable sentiment ex- ists in Grand Rapids this spring in re- lation to the election of a village council. The aim will be to select the very best timber available. There are no opposing elements. All agree that the future of Grand Rap- ids is at stake and no personalities or personal ambitions will be permitted to enter into the final decision of the voters. All classes of citizens are & unit in the effort to place a set men in charge of municipal affai whose abilities. and experience equi them fully to discharge the impor ant duties that will require almo: immediate consideration. They mu: be men who understrnd the needs the village and men who are in haw mony with the present movement te establish Grand Rapids on a business basis that will guarantee continuous future prosperity. Inasmuch as tht entire population understands te situation in this light there is littl danger of a mistake being made, President Berney has not decided whether he will again become a cans didate or not. He prefers to retire the duties of the office infringe upoi his business hours, and the only com; pensation derived from the bee is in the knowledge that he has serv: ed the people ably and conscientiously during the year. There is no dou ot his re-election should he conse: to become a candidate. In view 4! the uncertainty, however, of Mr. Be! ney permitting the use of his name. other well known business men hay been mentioned for the position, fi most prominent of which appears to be George Riddell. Mr.Riddell proved his strength last year when he was a candidate on an unpopular ticket Uhat was defeated by a vote of nearly three to one, save he alone. George came within a few votes of being elected. The Herald-Review knows of no man iu the village better quali- fled for the position of president than he. Asa presiding officer he under- stands parliamentary usages; he is clear-headed and of well known in- tegrity. Another gentleman who has been mentioned in this connection is 8. J. Cable. Should Mr. Cable be the choice of a representative caucus there isno reason why he should not be elected, and thereafter he would make a satisfactory officer. Trustee D’An- jou has been in ill health for some time and he expresses a desire to withdraw. He has made a very cun- scientious official and would be con- tinued in his present position if he so desired. For his place Frank Ressler has been spoken of and his name ap- pears to receive a general endorse- ment. Recorder F. A. King will have no opposition, or at least none has appeared up-to the present time. His conduct of the oftice during the past three years has been such that the taxpayers desire no change. This is but a fitting tribute to his faitful services, Trustee J. F. O'Connell some time ago made a yow that he was serving his last term and he still protests, but be can’t prevent the people from electing him and he is too patriotic a; citizen to refuse -to serve them under such conditions. So it is safe to say that Mr. O'Connell will be one of the aldermen of Grand Rapids for the ensuing year. The same is true of Trustee John Hepfel. He is entirely satisfactory in every way and will be - unanimously retain- ed. Jreasurer Charles E. Aitken cannot be improved upon as keeper of the wampum. He is competent, accurate and in all ways reliable. There appears to be no aspirant to contest for the office. He will be en- dorsed for a second term. ‘I'wo vil- lage justices of the peace are to be chosen. Jonn Barnard, the present justice will no doubt be a can- didate and he will be elected. H.S. Huson has also been mentioned. He has served in that capacity heretofore and gaveexcellent satisfaction. Ifhe becomes a candidate he will be elect- ed and would make a firstéclass justice. The village committee has not yet issued a call for a caucus, and it is not likely that nominations will be made until a day or two before election, rald-Hevi Minn., SATURDAY, MARCH 3, goo. | TOWNSHIP ELECTION, 00. One Week From Tuesday Next New Town- ‘ship Offleers Are to Be Elected. There has not been much said up to date concerning the board of town- ship officials for the ensuing year. As now constituted it is composed of Anthony McAlpine, chairman; V. H. Blood and Charles Brock, supervisors; Felix Mallette. clerk, and James Pas- sard, treasurer. During the year gone by the greatest harmony has not prevailed and there may be some changes made in the personnel of the board. Inasmuch as the proceedings have not’ been published and as the Herald-Review reporter has not been present at any of the meetings, we are not prepared to give definite in- formation as to the differences of opinion that haye arisen. It is said that the plan of keeping expenditures within the limit of availablecash was adopted. ‘To this principle Chairman McAlpine rigidly adhered, refusing to sign any orders when the money was not in the hands of the treusurer. A strong effort was made to induce the board to issue orders for road im- provements irrespective of the -| amount of funds to be had. But the chairman was invulnerable and as a consequence much ill feeling was en- gendered. Mr. McAlpine says he does not wish to serve another term, but according to the general senti- ment as freely expressed, the people are well satisfied with -his services and desire him to continue in his present position. Mr. Brock has made a very satisfactory and able supervisor throughout the term. We have not been advised as td whether Mr. Blood desires a re-election or not. Felix Mallette has served as clerk four years and has always been elected without much oppositicn. Felix isa vote-getter and he will be a hard man to defeat if should be a candidate. James Passard has made an A1 treas- urer and he is just the right maa in the right place. There is one town- ship justice to be elected. Wants a List of the Dead. A pale-faced jigger has been about town for several days engaged in an unusual enterprise. He yoes from idencé to. residence and enquires if adyof the house isin. When in- formee in the affirmative he relates that he is making charts of the names, ages, etc., of deceased mem- bers of all families and requests that she give him the full list of her de- parted relatives as far back as her memory or knowledge extends. In all cases that we have heard of the ladies have referred the individual to their husbands, but so far he has not interviewed any of cur male citizens concerning their post mortem rosters. The fellow is either a fake ora lunatic. and if he is still in the village it; might be just as well to hunch him out. Postoffice Inspector. Postoffice Inspector Gordon was in town yesterday for the purpose of paying Postmaster Stilson a short visit. He looked over the books and accounts of the office and as usual found everything in excellent order. Mr. Gordon says that he heard long befure he reached here that Grand Rapids was enjoying a boom, and when he arrived he was sure that that he had not been misinformed. In fact, so favorable was he impressed with our prospects that he contem- plates investing some of his surplus wealth here. Taxes Well Paid Up. County Treasurer Miller has been taking in money at.quite a rapid rate during the past few days. Those who had personal property taxes to pay evidently heeded the warning given in the papers the last couple of weeks and hastened in to avoid the extra 10 per cent penalty. Twenty Days For D. and D. Emi! Swanson was the only subject brought before Justice Barnard dur- ing the week. Emil accumulated a noisy jag and made himself some- what of-a public nuisance, Marshal McCormick gathered bim in, and in default of a cash fine he was commit- ted for a period of twenty days and will buard with Sherifi Tyndall. Preparations For May 80. While it may seem a little early in the season to begin arrangements for memorial day, yet B.’F. Huson post and Itasca Circle have outlined their program for the event and it promises to be the most interesting service ever held in Grand Rapids. One of the principal state officers of the G. A. R. has alréady promised to be present. Many features will be added to the usual program, and_ beginning thus early the day should be made a memorable one, NEW MEMBERS NAMED The Appointing Boards Meet and Make Three New Commissioners. EXPERIMENTAL FARM REPORT Superintendent H. H. Chapman is Out With the Result of the Local Experiment Farm Work of the Past Three Years. As reported in these columns. last week, the chairmen of township boards and presidents of village councils of the county met at the anditor’s office on Saturday last and proceeded to make appointments to fill the vacancies caused by the resig- nations of Commissioners Fuller, Leeman, Everton and Myers as mem- bers of the county board. There were present, President Churchill of the village of Deer River, and Chairman Brooks of the township of Deer River; President Berney of the village of Grand Rapids; President Arnold of Laprairie, and Chairman An- thony McAlpine of the town- ship of Grand Rapids. The repre- sentatives from the northern part of the county were unable tu be present owing to the great distance they had to travel after being notified. It took but a few moments to dispose of the business at hand. Messrs. Ber- ney and McAlpine appointed H. D. Powers for district No. 4. For dis- trict No. 5, two nominations were made, C. A. Buell and Moses Mans- ton. Mr. Buell received two of the three votes cast and was declared duly elected. After suggesting three or four names each upon which they Two Dotiars A YEAR LATH MILL PROJECT. W. E- Martin and John Dolph-are Figuring on Establishing a Lath Mill Here. After making considerable investi- gation into the subject, Messrs. W. E. Martin and John Dolph have con- cluded that Grand Rapids would be a firgt-rate point at which to establish alath mill. There is a limitless sup- ply of raw material for the manu- facture of lath that can be secured very cheap while the demand for the finished product is always good. They have a site in view in the village close to the railroad track. The only question remaining now to be settled is the matter of village water. They will likely appear before the council with a proposition. If this should receive favorable consideration they will locate there, otherwise they con- template putting their machinery on Mr. Dolph’s farm about a mile from town. BAD CUTTING SCRAPE. Tom Dalton and His Brother John Assault Morris Spillan at Cass Lake. Word was received here Monday evening stating that Morris Spillan had been badly butchered about the head and face and was not expected to live. Later developments, how- ever, proved that the cuts would not prove fatal, and the injured man will be about again in a few days. It appears that Dalton and Spillan engaged in a quuarrell that led to blows and the former was vanquished and made his escape. Presently he returned accompanied by his brother, John, who was armed with a beer bottle. John used the bottle effectually while Tom applied the knife with all the force he could com- mand. No arrests have been re- ported. ‘That Cass town is a bad place for huraan butchers. were unanable to: agree, Mr. Church- ill suggested the name of his collea- gue, A. D. Brooks. Mr. Brooks hesi- tated about assuming the respon- sibility but finally yielded: and was declared elected. Word has not yet been received from the Rainy Lake district, but it is said that’ Frank Lang will be the man. The three new members named are men of busi- ness and official exper’ence that fit them most admirably for the dis- charge of the exacting duties that will devolve upon them. The ap- pointments are endorsed by the peo- ple in a manner that shows conclu- sively the wisdom of the selections made. MR. CHAPMAN’S REPORT. What Can be Most Successfully and Profit- ably Raised in This Section. The report of the Grand Rapids sub-experimental farm has been is- sued. It is a pamphlet of 43 pages and contains the result of. three year’s work. Superintendent H. H. Chapman has been clear, concise and thorough in his report. Every farmer in northeastern Minnesota should se- cure a copy. It is presented in a manner that makes it of real value to agriculturists. Particular atten- tion is given to cereals and yegetables and the best results of three years’ earnest application is set set forth. Fruits of all kinds are given consider- ation at length. Tabulated state- ments of actual products are given. The question of stock raising is also dwelt upop in an interesting and in- structive manner. All subjects per- taining to the farm and garden are written of and presented with im- portant facts. Any person who will write to the Agricultural Station, St. Anthony Park, Minon., requesting a copy of the publication will be promptly supplied. Every farmer in the county should write at once. Still With Grand Rapids. Those Cass Lake fellows are cer- tainly enterprising, if nothing more. Whenever a visitor places his name upon the hotel register there it is immediately transferred to the poll list and he is thereafter counted as a bonafide resident. Anthony McAl- pine, chairman of the board of Grand Rapids township, has been selected as one of the judges of election in the village of Cass Lake. It is true that he owns some property up there, but he is svill an office holder in this village and his family resides here, and is very apt to remain, Cass Lake to the contrary notwithstanding. W. S. McClenahan of Brainerd, ar- rived in the village Thursday noun. He is evidently making a thorough and early campaign for: a judiciary nomination. Frank C. berry, the Duluth gro- cery man, was doing business with our local merchants this week. A REMARKABLE STOCK If There is Nothing in. the Following You ‘Need, You Must be Well Supplied There has hardly a freight train come into town during the past week that has not had a consignment of | goods-uf. some kind-for..J.°D. Powers, who is new putting in his spring stock. He has received an excellent line of dry goods, notions, shirts, collars and cuffs. Also underwear of all kinds, overalls, jean pants, etc, His stock of men’s shoes is the finest ever brought into the village. It includes cruising and driving, rab- bers, etc. In the grocery line his stock is unexcelled, and he is adding toitevery day. In bottled goods he has extracts of all kinds, olives, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, catsup, etc. Canned meats and fish, deviled ham, chipped dried beef, veal loaf. canned beef, sardines, cove oysters, lobsters, clam chowder, and beef tea. The freshest stock of canned fruits in town, including apples, peaches, pears, raspberries, strawberries and grapes. In fresh fruits Mr, Powers has lemons, oranges, apples, etc., together with all kinds of dried fruits and maple syrup. Canned vegetables galore, such as corn, peas, pumkins, toma- toes, etc. The finest-and'most varied stock of breakfast fuods ever been here, vermicelli paste, wheat farina, grape nuts, Quaker oats, Petttjohn’s breakfast food, vitos, Yankee pan- cake flour, etc. Strictly fresh butter, eggs, ham, bacon and lard. A fine stock of vegetables, beets, onions, turnips, carrots, parsnips, cabbage, etc. This issomething that Powers has not always kept, out will doso in the future. Village Council Meeting. The last regular meeting of the village council before the annual spring election was held on Thursday evening, all members being present. Only the regular routine business was transacted and an adjournment taken till Monday night, March 12, when the reports of the recorder and treasurer will be read. approved and signed, ready for posting on the fol- lowing day. Broke His Leg. Dr. Russell was called to Trout Lake Thursday to adjust a broken leg. A brother of School ‘leacher Smith who has charge of educational affairs in the Faulkinghor district, was employed in the woods near Red Lake Falls where his leg was caught under a rolling log and sustained a severe fracture. The injured man was brought to the home of his broth- er for care and treatment. Hotel Gladstone is a pretty good- sized caravansary, but it is patroniz- ed these days to its full capacity, —p