Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, April 21, 1900, Page 1

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Wood -* and steel frame spring tooth harrows and all kinds of seeding machin- ery. you | W.J.&H.D.POWERS | gor eteemneeeseeeonteaet ag THE BEST and where to get it ROO i. ER EM RARER SRE s A True Story In Mighty Few Words By J. D. POWERS. * SURES RARE RSH RUSH RARE BS RY EE RRR AR CAs 1.—GENERAL GroceRIEs. When we started in business here we made up our mind to secure nothing but the very best of everything we handled. We were told that we could not hope to sueceed by doing business along . these lines, but the excellent patronage we are receiving indi- cates that that our system is the correct one. There is nothing that people are as particular about as their groceries. They want them pure and fresh and will not.patronize a merchant that does not keep them that way. That’s the kind of custom we get and that’s the kind we hold, People never come to our store and say: ‘see here, mister; this isn’t what I ordered—I want the best,’ because the best is all we have to send them. (To be continued in our next.) * 4 ¥. D. POWERS. SPEAKS WELL OF US A Former Grand Rapids Citizen Gives the County a Good Send Off. G. S. Canfield, who years ago started and published the Grand Rapids Eagle Here, but who is now editor-in- chief of the Reform Press Bulletin, St. Paul, takes occasion to comple- ment us on the recent special edition and incidentally to speak a good word for this section, He says: ‘ A mag- nificent thirty-two page supplement tothe Grand Rapids Herald-Review presents such an exposition of the re- sources, beauties and inviting pres- pects for northern Minnesota as has not been produced for a long time if eyer. In the picture of the compiler, that of Hon. H. C. Stivers, formerly of Brainerd, is recognized one of the men who have for many years beer connected with the development of the upper Mississippi country. Tay- ing himself had somewhat to do with the early development of Itasca county and Grand Rapids in particu- lar, the writer appreciates the show- ing made very highly. There is no portion of the United States offering the inducements fer permanent homes, that the whole upper part of the state offers. If we could have hada proper financial policy in shis country during the past ten years. hundreds of thousands of people would have seized on the opportuni- ties, and millions have been added to the wealth of this commonwealth. As it is, with the small margins in all kinds of business, there are still undoubtedly better opportunities right there in Itasca county than can) be found elsewhere. The evidence af- forded by the supplement that the Herald-Review is strictly in it isa source of great pleasure to the many friends of the editors and publishers, Long may they both wa a Modern Samaritans Tuesday evening at K. P. hall Orga- nizer C. P. Earl and QO. F. Collier, G. I. G.S., of the Modern Samaritans, instituted North Star Lodge No 9, which starts with a charter member- ship of thirty-five. After giving the obligations, officers were elect as follows: G.S., D. M. Gunn; _V. | §.,8. J. Cable; PG. s., sites ia ot High Priest, R. J. McGhee; Chief Manager, C. 'T. Glover; Junior Man- ager, E. Litchke; Centurian, F. W. Stevens; Scribe, L. W. Huntly; Finan- cial Scribe, E. J. Luther; Treasurer, C. K. Reiss; Physician, Dr. Russell; Watchman, A. D. McGill. After this had been disposed of the secret of unwritten work was exemplified, and the new members were much pleased with it. After other necessary work, Gocd Samaritan Gunn announced that refreshments awaited the boys at the diniug rooms atthe Hotel Pokegama, to which place all members reported a few minutes later, and sat down toa table loaded with such good things as only Mr. Gunn can get together. No Cut in Lumber. The directors of the Mississippi Valley Lumbermen’s association have decided that there shall be no curtailment of the cut for the coming season. There had been talk of a re- duction in order to maintain prices, but conditions were. found to be favorable for a large cut. Stocks are 360,000,000 feet short of what they were last year. The prospective de- mand is active. The log supply is short owing to the unfavorable season and the cut cannot possibly reach last year’s record-breaking figures. About Cattle and Dogs At the next meeting of the village council the question of dog licensing and cattle empounding will come up. As will be seen by a notice in another column applications for the position of poundmaster will be received at that meeting. The members 6f the council say that there is nodoubt but that the dog license ordinance will also be inforced. Library Board Meeting A meeting of the library board re- cently appointed by President Riddell will be held on May 1 at the council room at Village hall. At this meet- ing the Woman’s club will formally turn the traveling ‘Sibrary over to the committee, who in turn will de- cide upon a permanenr location for it and such other matters as may pertain to the operation of it. Episcopal Services. - The Ven. T. H. M. Villiers Appleby, M. A. Archdeacon of Duluth, will bold Episcopal services at 10 o'clock a. m. and 7:30 p. m. tomorrow at the! court room. There will be a celebra- tion of the Holy Communion at the morning service. All are invited. — THE WOMAN’S CLUB. — An Open Meeting Held On Tuesday Eve- ning Was Very Enjoyable. The Woman’s club of Grand Rapids held an open meeting on Tuesday eveng. Amusical program was rep- dered and much enjoyed by. those present. ‘These open meetings are public and all are invited to attend them, It is to be regretted that more of our citizens do not take ad- vantage of this opportunity, as the entertainment furnishod is really ex- cellent. We bope that when the club again decides to throw open the doors of its meeting place to the pub- li¢ the members will be greeted by a full house. Following is the pro- gram given Tuesday: a Minuet t Piano Duet—~ b Romance (ec Tarantella Mrs. Kribs and Mrs. Gilbert Song—“Tit for Ta’ stress ses Pontet M “The Tambourine Player”—Op. 69, No. 1 chuman adies’ Quartet Violin Duet—Op. 18, No. 1... Mrs. Mather and Dr. Calely Paper—“Wagner Pestivals at Bayreuth” Mrs. M .ther Song--“Little Boy Blue,” Op Miss Doran Reading--"Lasca’ M Violin Solo—Legen: Mrs. Mathe “We Have Wanderéd”... Ladies’ Quarte «+++, Wiemawski aeoee Glover Married. Last Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the residence of the groom’s sister, Mrs. W.C. Tyndall, Rev. C. V. Gamashe united in marriage Mr. Andrew Salter of Grand Rapids, and Miss Catherine McCaully, of Arizona, Mr. Salter is well. known here, hav- ing been a farmer in the vicinity of Pokegama lake for a number of years. -All will wish the happy couple a long and prosperovs future. On Wednesday, April 18th, at the home of Mr. Jesse Jeliison, of Co- hasset, Mr. Chris W. Baker and Miss Mabel Jellison were united in matri- mony by Rey. R. J. McGhee. Mr. Bek i ss nehe. he Ceremony and ? heartfelt congratulations -of the com- pany being ended. all sat down toa well prepared and {daintily chosen re- past. .Tbhe manner in which each partook of the viands, assured the hostess without the many rewarks on every hand that ber guests thorough- ly appreciated her spread. Mr. and Mrs. Baker left on the afternoon train for a short trip to the south. Died. Robert H. Blakie at St. Benedict's hospital on Monday morning of typhoid pneumonia. Deceased was well known here, buving been em- plyed for about two years as book- keeper by C. E. Seelye. He was formally ,a resident of Minneopolis, where he hadat one time considerable property. Interment was made in Itasca cemetary, the remains being followed to the grave by quite a large number of friends of the dead man. Col. Harris on “Expansion.” On Tuesday evening next, Col. A. A. Harris, of Duluth, will deliver bis famous lecture on *‘Expansion” at the court house here. Col. Harris isan orator of ability and has delivered this lecture to crowded houses all over Minnesota. The press at the places he has been is lavish in its \praise of his handling of the subject. Z The Rebekah Dance. ‘ The Easter ball given on Monday evening by Arbutus Rebakah Lodge, was one of the most successful affairs of its kind ever given here. The music was furnished by ovr home orchestra apd was as usual, excellent. The supper was one of the best ever given ata dance in this town. The affair wasa financial as well asa social. success, the ladies clearing aboyt_ one hundred dollars. This dance also demonstrated that there is not a hall in this town large | enough to hold the crowds that turn oul. : ~ . Organize a Band. A movement is on foot to reorgan- ize the Grand Rapids Brass Band. Itseems strange that a town the size of this one is not able to keepa musical organization of this kind to- gether, but every attempt so far has only been moderately successfull. There is excellent band material here, there being six or seven very good musicians to. start with, includ- ing tuba and clarionet players. Those anterested should call a. meeting and ‘ | | | see What can be. dene in this matter. | they arrive. IN RUNNING ORDER The New Pop Factory Now Ready to Re- ceive Orders. Mr. T. E. Walden, a representta- tive of the Liquid Carbonic Acid Manufacturing company of Milwau- kee, Wis., was here this week, put- ting up the soft-drink manufactur- ing plant of the Grand Rapids Bot- tling works. institution, Messrs. C. T. Glover and Jobn Costello, are now prepared to furnish on short notice anything iu the line of carbonated drinks such as pop, soda, etc., wh‘ch will be deliver- ed to customers every morning. Those who have tried the new goods say they are excellent. and the bottling works should enjoy alarge trade. As soon as the proprietors have caught up with the local demand, they will commence branching out, putting there wares into Deer River Bena, Swan River a:d Hibbing. The. pop works here is tke nearest one to all these places and besides be- ing able to compete with St. Paul houses in prizes those purchasing here will have the advantage of a much lower freignt rate. ‘The insti- tution starts out well and, we wish it success. HOW ABOUT THIS? Census Superintendant Merriam Calls At- tention to Defects in Public Schools. The following which we Clip from a valued exchange contains a great deat of food for thought—serious thought. It discloses a state of affuirs that may well cause alarm and loudly calls forremedy. We have frequently beard the complaint made that the school curriculum is bur- dened with useless studies that the pupil cannot acquire aud will not pursue, but the statement made by former-Governor Merriam indicates a neglect of the really useful bran- ches toan extent that would appear almost incredible. Read this: Ex-Governor Merriam, supervisor of tbe national census, was recently talking about the large percentag2 “They are lacking in ordinary English grammar and composition, They can’t spell, and they can’t: do ordinary arithemetic,’’ he said. “Fifty per cent fail, aud they fail be- cause they cant divide 100,000 “by 4. That is, they can’t get the correct result. It’s sitsply marvelous the lack of education jn these rudi- mentary branches. There’s some- thing radically wrong with our system of education. Our public schools teach botany, physivlogy, psycnoloff, sewing, molding and a number of other things, but they don’t appear to teach ordinary simple arithmetic and spelling.” The censuse supervisor further stated that the proportion of failures was greater among applicants from the east. than those from the west. Massachusetts making absolutely the worst showing, in spite of Boston, the alleged centre of human know- ledge. ¥ Throngh the Ice. The Powers-Simpson Company lost two teamsof horses, wagon and load of supplies Friday afternoon of last week. The outfit was crossing Big Sucker lake on the ice, when without warning the pele horses broke through, dragging the leaders and the wagon with them. Every effort was made to save the horses but nothing could be done. The teamster was so grieved over the loss that his reason was dethroned fora time and he took to the woods. Manager Powers sent a searching party out and had the unfortunate man taken tocamp. The loss sustained by the company reaches $1,000.—-Hibbing News. Anniversary Jubilee. ‘ The local camp of the Modern Woodman of America is a year old and on Munday evening the’ members will meet at their lodge room tora sort of a jubilee. The order is one of the most prosperous in the village, the members. are exceptionally enthusiastic, and the meeting Mon- day evening is for the purpose of re- counting past experiences and inak- ing new plans for ‘the future. Re- freshments will be served and all arrangements indicate that an en- joyable time will be had. Cows for Sale. Next week Emil Litchke’ and W. E. Myers will ship ina car load of fresh milch cows which they will offer for sale. ‘The cows may be seen in the yard of Mr. Litchke when . Sie The proprietors of this; NEW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS After the Next Apportionment Minnesota May Have Nine Congressmen Already the politicians are antici- pating big increase in Minnesota pop- ulation which will increase the con~ gressional representation. ‘The Man- kato Review figures on nine districts, presuming that the basis shall be aboutas the last one made by con- gress, to-wit: 187,000 to the district. As to the Twin Cities, Hennepin re- mains alone, withan estimate of 230,- 000, while Ramsey, Anoka and Wasb- ington make another district with a little rising of 200,000. This calls for a state population of 1,857,000, an in- crease of a little over 282,000, as against an increase of 456,000 frora 1§85 to 1895 The districts would be made up as follows by the Review: First District—Houston, Filmore, Mower, Steele, Dodge and Olmstead, Winona, Goodhue, Wabasha. Second District—Martin, Waton- wan, Brown, Faribault, Blue Earth. Nicollet, Freeborn, Waseca, LeSuer. Third District-—Rock, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone, Murray, Cotton- wood, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood. Yel- low Medicine, Lac qui Parle, Chippe- wa, Renville. Fourth | District—Rice, Scott, Carver, McLeod, diyohi, Meeker. Wright. Fifth District—Ramsey, Washington. Sixth District—Hennepin. Seventh District—St. Louis, Carl+ ton, Pine, Chisago, Isanti, Kanebec, Aitken, Lake, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Crow Wing, Cass. Eighth District--Big Stone, Swift, Traverse, Stevens, Pope, Stearns, Benton, Sherburn, Morrison, Grant, Douglass, Todd. Ninth District—Otter Tail, Wilkin, Wadena. Hubbard, Clay, Becker, Nor- man, Beltrami, Polk, Red Lake, Kit- tison, Roseau. Dakota, Sibly, Kan- Anoka, Our Orchestra. The Hibbing papers seem to think well of our orchestra, which was abt the neighboring. town on the night of “Johnson's orchestra of Grand Rap- ids, rendered a program of the finest selections throughout the evening. The music was very fine and was re- ceived withrepeated applause,” while the Tribune says that “the music was another special feature of the occa- sion, it was furnished by the mem- bers of the Grand Rapids d and added greatly to the pleasure of the occasion.” Aig At Metzgers Market. Now that lent is over you are again looking around for the best place at which to buy. your meats. There is not much need of looking around, though, as you should know by this time that Metzger has the best at all times. His stock of fresh meats, vegetables, canned goods, pickled goods, smoked. and pickled meats, etc, is the finest and freshest that can be procured anywhere. At his. store you will find all the delicacies you need for your Sunday dioner—or for any other meal. He invites a trial order. Are Our Ministers Idlers. Jan Maclaren is going to answer the question, “Is the Minister an Idler?” in. the May Ladies Home Journal. This is a sort of companion article to “Should the Old Clergyman be Shot?”* which be wrote~some time ago, and in which he advocated 2 more humane disposition of aged cler- gymen. Itis more than likely that he will be able to find some idlers in the pulpit, but it may be set down as acertainty that he will be able te establish as a fact that ministers as a are among the busiest of pro- fessional men. Date of Hearing Set. Senator C. C. McCarty informs us that the bearing on the injunctions issued by Court Commissioner Arn- old will be heard «before Judge Holland on the 26th. : Girl wanted at once for general housework. Mrs. W. C. Tyndall. If Going to Europe in 1900. You shoul reserve steamship accom. modations now, Steamers are filling up rapidly. We represent all Trans- Atlantic Lines, and leading Tourist Agencies, and will make reservations withou charge. s Write for Illustrated Circular show- ing rates from Duluth, and other valuable information, Issued by Du- uth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry. Te Sentara Senn _— ~ AG ? : 3