Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, June 2, 1900, Page 1

Herald-Uevie tgoo. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SO0O0IETY. WwW. Two Do.iars A YEAR i —) =. ’ Vor VIII.—No, 44. a ee tae ete meee ate eet tte ae aaa tae ee aaa a ae at | ee eeenes SESS Ye ee ea a a ee % = 2H Be @ : Bee \ ‘ Hie wee ae 3 : # ‘ | FS Ay, ae Be 3% ae | ae Our stock of Furniture is #% j po com complete and ready for ae inspection. We have some gm suits in curly birch, quarter- #% ed oak. ash, golden oak fin- MH ish, elm. Also side boards. chifforeirs, hall trees, book #% cases, combination cases, ae ) secretaries and center tables % in some yery pretty designs. IRON BEDS are the wost substantial, and we have a nice line ranging from $5 up. — ROUND DINING TABLES Areall the go. We have them in 6 and eight feet. We wish especially to call your attention to this article as it is the latest, most con- venient and most stylish of dining tables. Couches, Carpets, Bed Lounges, Floor Oil Cloth And the usual stock of kitchen tabtes. kitchen cabinets, oval tables, wail hat itchen chairs, cupboards, dining wooden bed prings, mattresses, Ss cots, wire Cots, matbtrass cots, illows, window ides, shade fixtures, curtain poles and fixtures. a SR EY RE EWE EES TE CS EE ITASCA MERCANTILE CO. te ate ats she ate ae ate a Mt ; age age ge SE aE ae ae estes ae a a ae as ae afta ae ae age a ae he ale eae sik he aft eae ae aie ae RE ARCO a a aE RE RE Something Worth Reading } i H That’s what one of our new 1900 § Columbia Bicycle Catalogues is. So is | & catalog of the Hartford and Tron Jobn- ' son. Come in and get them. <A better § line of Bicycies these cannot be found in the whole 'There’s a size, style and price to suit Y ney and tit every purse. { store putting your wheel into commis- 4 sion for the summer, let us clean it up and | put it in ship-sha We can do it cheaper than than you can do it yourself, We are head- quarters for bicycle sundries. W. J. & H. D. 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We have an elegant line of the latest styles in light weights for the summer season. You’ will be surprised at the low prices we are asking for these. We have also a fine line of Cruiser’s Boots and Shoes which we guarantee in every particular. Come in and see our stock. J.D. POWERS SEI RA AN RRS, EEA SURES RE RRR POLLELELOROSL REISE LLL SG TREES EE ; brought up. WILL WE CELEBRATE ?| and abandoned and the case given If So We Should be Making Some | Arrangements by This Time. FRED LEEMAN IS ACQUITTED Released Without a Hearing, it Being Proven That He Wad Nothing to do With the Peterson Murder at Mora--Story of Crime. If Grand Rapids is going to do any celebrating on the Glorious Fourth this year, itis about time that the citizens were up and moving. We do not for a moment think*that they would let the matter go by default, but we want to call their attention the fact that we are pretty near up against the date. Our town has always given most excellent celebra- tions, and we hope that this year it will be better than ever before. The great trouble seems to be to yet en- ergetic parties to take the initiative. The firemen have as a usual thing had charge of affairs on this day, and have always made a suce of it. but they swore several large, healthy swears last year that they would never have anything to do with it again. ‘There isa great deal of hard work abcut getting up a jollification such as this town ought to bave and” a whole lot of expense connected with it. Our business men heye always been liberal donators, but it takes all the money that can be got- ten together to make any kindofa showing atall. If there isa surplus it goes into the firemen’s treasury, but the sums thus received have never been very large. However, the departinent will soon_hold a meeting. and the matter will undoubtedly be Should the boys again decide to take charge of affairs there is no doubt but what they would meet with the greatest encourage-. ment from our business men. A glorious Fourth of July celebratica is one of the best things that a town can have. Everyone who can possibly come will do so, and the investment isa good one, even if we get nothing but the advertising out of it. FRED LEEMAN ACQUITTED. There Scems to Have Been no Reason at all For the Arrest of Him and Hooper. Fred Leeman of Laprairie, who about a week ago was arrested by Sheriff Johnson of Kanabec county, under supicion of being implicated in the murder of Albert Peterson near mora five years ago, returned yes- terday, having been acquitted with- out even having a hearing. The only reason for the arrest of Leeman and of J. W. Hooper uf Bemidji, who was taken down at the same time on the same charge, was that both men had formerly been residents of Mora, and had since left there. It seems to have been the work of some smart-alec detective from Duluth, who was trying to make people think that he was earning his pay. The people both here and at Mora have always refused to believe that Lee man had anything to do with the crime, as in both places has he borne the most excellent reputation. Asa story of the murder for which the men were arrested might be of in- terest, we give the following from the Mora Times: “The readers of the Times, who were residents of the county in the fall of 1895 will remember the awful tragedy and murder of Albert Peter- son which occurred in a logging camp belonging to Tozer & McClure Bros., located in a desolate wilderness eighteen miles north of this place and twelve miles from civilization on the evening of October 2nd. Peterson was watching the above camp for the company and an Igdian was staying with him. The Indian claims that two men came tothe camp inthe afternoon. They had rifles and were apparently well acquainted with Peterson. They ‘took supper and were in the cook room when the indian went to bed in an adjoining room. Peterson was making bread. The Indian heard a shot and jumped from his bunk and saw standing in the door one of the men who at once aimed his rifle at him and shot as the Indian was leaving the camp froma door in the opposite end, but did not hit him. !The Indian ran bareheaded, barefvot and half clad to a camp twelve niiles distant. The author- ities were notified and an investiga- tion of the camp made, where Petersen was found dead with a Duliet wound through his back. Efforts were made to detect the criminals; false clues were run down up with nothing gained. Who the criminals were has since been a deep mystery.” THE COURT CALENDAR. The June Term of the District Court Will Commence Next Tuesday. Next Tuesday morning Judge G. W. Holland will convene court for the June term. There are twenty- nine cases on the civil calendar, and as most of them aze new, it is likely that the greater number will be tried. Although this isa larger number of civil cases than usual, it is pot thought that the term will be along one. Nocriminal cases appear on the calendar, but there will be four and probably five come to trial. Three men are now in the county jail on criminal charges awaiting the action of the grand jury. They are: Adolph Parrault, burglarly; William Bennan, forgery; and Frank Ryan, assault. Two are out under bonds to appear when court opens—James Albro, who stabbed J. J. McDonald at Swan River, and Richard Kearns, charged with steal- ing a harness. DEATH OF C. A, GAMACHE. One of Our Most Highly Respected Citizens Passes Away Monday Morning. Clement A. Gamache, aged 74 years, died at 8:30 on Monday morning at the home of his son, Rev. ©. V. Gamache, of St. Joseph’s Catholic church. The old gentleman was taken sick about seven weeks ago with pneumonia, but had partially recovered from this, when Bright’s disease, with which he had for some time been troubled, asserted itself, and this was the immediate cause of death. The end was peaceful and quiet, a fitting end toa long, useful and honorable dife. At the bed side at the time of death were his wife and three children—Rev. C. V. Ga- -nzache.of this place, Mrs. D.-Paul of South Bend, Ind., and Mrs. M. Lacosse of Detroit, Minn. To all these the most heartfelt sympathy is extended, and especially to the wife who had been his companion for 53 happy years. The funeral was held from the parsonage on Wednesday at 10 o'clock a.m. Mass was said and the funeral services conducted by, Rev. Father Valentine, who paid a beauti- ful and touching tribute to the de- parted man. ‘The hearse was fol- lowed to the graveyard by one of the largest funeral processious ever seen here. Everyone was the friend of the deceased and all who could possibly do so. followed hii to his resting place to pay him the last sad honors. WOULD LIKE TO COME HERE. Settlers Who Would Make Grand Rapids Their Trading Point if They Could. J. S. Gole, a farmer living in the northern part of Aitkin county, was here this week purchasing supplies Mr. Gole says that his region is be coming thickly settled, about twenty families being there now, and as many more are expected to come in this season. All these, said Mr Gole, would prefer to do their trading at Grand Rapids, it being a great deal nearer than Aitkin. The only thing that stands in the way of getting the entire business of the settlement is the poor roads between it and the county seat. The distance from here is about 28 miles, 16 of which are in Itasca county and 12 in Aitkin. Mr. Gole says that his neighbors and himself will build the road necessary | in Aitkin county from the settle- ment to our county line, leaving our officials to complete the highway in ourown county. Eight miles of the distance is already traversed by a very fair road, so that all that Itasca county would have to do would be to build eight more miles, which Mr. Gole thinks could be done for about $150. He also suggested that a bridge be put across acertain arm of Po- kegama lake, which would shorten the distance between Grand Rapids and his home at least ten miles. It might bea good idea for the county. authorities to give this matter their consideration, We believe that it would be a wise investment te build the road. Petition to Secretary. penators Davis and Nelson and Representatives Eddy and Morris have united in a request to the secre- tary of the interior to at once carry out the provisions of the Nelson act of 1889 providing’ for the sale and dis- position of Chippewa pine lands. This move is rather against the pro- posed national park scheme. ONLY TWO NEW GASES All Diphtheria Patients are Doing Well are Danger Believed Past. THE SCHOOL EXAMINATION In Spite of the Fact That Pupils Had Not Been Given an Opportunity to Review They Make An Excellent Showing. Since our last issue but two new cases of diphtheria have been dis- covered in the village—both children. All the patients reported ill last week are doing very well, and nota case1is considered by the physicians as being dangerous. The two men brought from the camps and taken to the pest house last week are able to be about the premises but they are still quarantined as are most of the other cases. The Hotel Gladstone was opened on Wednesday after hay- ing been closed eight days. Dr. Rus- sell procured cultures from the throats of all the persons locked up in the place ‘and*sent them to the state board of health at St. Paul. The repurt came back that in only one or two instances was any traceof diphtheria to be found, and that by isolating these until further develop- ments it would be perfectly safe to open the hotel. In the two cases dis- covered this week, the prompt appli- cation of ‘anti-toxine checked the disease at once, and the patients are out of danger, although the houses containing them. are under quaran- tine. Everyone feels contident that the disease is now under control, and while the utmost care will still be exercised, the great danger is thought to be passed. Dr. Russell, the health department and the village authori- ties are entitled to and are receiving a great deal of praise for the prompt and decisive manner in. which.they took steps to check the spread of the disease. The citizens generally aided them in every possible way and dis- played a great deal of good judgment in following directions and avoiding contagion. We hope that every vis- tage of danger will soon pass, as the fact of a contagious disease existing here hasa very depressing effect on everything. AN EXCELLENT SHOWING. In Spite of Adverse Conditions Central School Pupils Do Very Well. All the pupils of the Eighth room and one class of the Seventh room of Central school have this week been having state examinations. Profes- sor Carroll has feared the result of this examination on account of the fact that the pupils were deprived of about two weeks of review work by the closing up of the school through fear of diphtheria. The pupils have, nevertheless, madean excellent show- ing, a total of sixty-four having pass- ed, with three classes still to be ex- amined. When everything is taken into consideratisn the result is highly gratifying, and refiects great credit upon the work done by both pupils and teachers. The papers will be submitted to the state board, which will issue certificates to those entitled to them. At the January examina- tion sixty-one certificates were issued and fully as many more will come back this time, making a total of over 120 for the year. Miss Bertha Fuller, who this year finishes her high school course, has passed in all studies thus far submitted with very high averages. Miss Fuller is the first pupil to graduate from our school and it was intended thatan entertainment should be given in her honor, but on account of the dipth- theria this has been postponed and may have to be abandoned altogether NORTHERN MINNESOTA. H. C. Stivers Writes on the Country Opened Up Along the Great Northern. H. C. Stivers, who recently publish- edin pamphlet form an advertising edition of this region, has written anarticle qn his observances in the Superior Inland Ocean. The entire } Fosston line from West Superior to Grand Forks is ably handled and the advantages to be found in the region well set forth. Following is what he says of Grand Rapids and neighbor- hood: “Grand Rapids, on tbe main line, 108 miles from Superior, is the county seat of Itasca county and is the outfitting poiut for Jumbering operations. that employ 4,000 men each winter, This country is also rich in agricultural resources not yet developed, andcontains about 1,300,- 000 acres open to settlement. Be- yond Grand Rapids, in the same coun- ty are Cohasset and Deer River, very prosperous villages. The former has two saw- mills and is at the foot of the upper Mississippi river steamboat navigation, with four steamboats running- Deer River is:at the south- jern terminus of the Itasca logging railway, being its junction with the Fosston line. The Itasca logging railway extends up towards the fa- mous Big Fork country, where settlers are just beginning to locate. The soil is rich, and there are great bodies of the finest hay lands in the world. All kinds of timber grow in that region, including much spruce, valu- able for making paper.” WHAT YOU WILL BE ASKED. Questions That the Census Enumerator Will Put to You Soon. Yesterday the taking of the nation- al census was commenced, and all euumerators are by this time travel- ing through their alloted districts asking questions concerning things that under any circumstances would be none of their business. Following isa list of the questions that will be be vutts you, and you will help the enumerator out if you have your answers ready: e, Christian name, initial. , number of house. tionship of cach member of the head mily. last birthday. month and y of years married. children. hildren, 12. Where wei ou born? ute or territor e name of the country. » was your father born? Your (Same conditions as the foregoing.) ign birth, when did you come to the United States, 15. How many years have you resided in the Unit tates? 46, Have you been naturalized? How many years since you became a citizen? 17.. What-is your ocenpation, .trade-or pro- Tesston?” “This question applies to persons 10 ye of ver 18. How months during the year are you employe 19. How many months have you attended school? 10. How ma you write? the main facts concerninf your education. 23. Do you own the house in which you live? 24. Do you rent the house in which you live? If you own the house, is it free or 1?, The same questions apply to mortgag' farms. THE EDITORS’ OUTING. The Route Picked Out This Year is an Inter- esting One. The plan of the trip of the North- western Editorial Association next month is to rendezvous at Crookston, whence the Great Northern railroad will take the party to Winnipeg. From Winnipeg to Rat Portage the Canadian Pacific route has been selected. At Rat Portage the party will be taken in hand by the Rainy River Navigation company, which will furnish one of its splendid passenger steamers and carry the delegation of newspaper men and women through Lake of the Woods to Warroad, and on up the Rainy river to Koochiching and Fort Fran- cis, and then on through Rainy Lake to Mine Center and Harding. This part of the trip promises to be full of pleasure and interest, as the scenery along this route is most picturesque and romantic. In this part of the country there are great deposits of gold and silver. Koochiching falls are said to be striking, and its grand- eur will impress those who have not seen it before. From near Harding to Vermillion Lake the party will take acarriage drive, and from the lake to Tower a steamer will convey the party. The iron mines in this region will be visited, after which the delegation will proceed to Duluth At the Zenith City the party will dis- band after enjoying the hospitality of Duluth. The Gua Shoot. The Itasca Gun Club held its week- ly shoot on Wednesday. It being Decoration day the boys made the shoot more interesting by having an extra event. Seventy-five birds were shot at by each shooter, and fullow- ing was the score: fF. T Buneman again wears the badge of honor, having done some excellent shooting in the medal event. Fol- lowing isthe score and number of * birds shot a Baneman 18 Powers 15. Bergin 1. ‘There were other shooters present, hut none of them shot through either event, | ¢ 7 Reckfelt 18. Kremer 15.. —_ = ROSTEE ENENO — swe