Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, June 23, 1900, Page 1

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Come in ae ea Groceries Arriving Daily During the last two weeks not a day has passed but what we have received, a large shipment of groceries of some kind. We guarantee our stock to be absolutely the freshest to be found in the village and our prices are as low as the lowest. Gent’s Fine Shoes This is something that we wish to call your especial 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 We have also a fine line of . Cruiser’s Boots and Shoes which. we guarantee in J.D. POWERS byod BE and see our stock. DRIVES ARE HUNG UP Unless Rain Comes Soon a Log Famine is Sure to Follow. SWAN ABANDONED ENTIRELY About Twenty-Five Million Feet in This Stream Alone, While Day Brook Contains Almost as Much More--Other Drives. Log drives are in a decididly bad way forthe wantof rain. Logs on Swan river are hung up entirely and some of the other streams are so low that driving is difficult, and the water 1s steadily falling. There are about 25,000,000 feet to come down the Swan. Cc. B, Buckman, who has charge of the logs on the stream, has succceded in getting about 12,000,000 feet out of Swan lake into a new dam just below it where they will have to remain, work being practicially abandoned until rain comes to swell the stream. The Prairie river contains water enough after-the main stream is reached, but some of its tribataries are nearly dry. The Powers-Simpson company has 22,000,000 feet to get out of Day brook but has thus far succeeded in float- ing only about6,000,000. James Sherry has taken 2,000,000 feet. out of the south fork, leaving about 1,300,000 still there. But the rivers below us are not the only ones causing trouble, as the tributaries of the Mississippi aboye here are causing the lumbermen fullyas much uneasiness, Cook Bros., who are handling the Walker logs, have succeeded in getting 9,000,000 feet as far as the mouth of the Ver- million, but the work is progressing very slowly and it will be the middle of July befure the timber is over Pokegama dam. W. A. Rogers, with the Akeley logs, has taken about four million feet out of Boy river and across Leech lake, but this does not help matters any as he cannot gety down Leech river. ‘The Ttasca Lyein- ber company’s logs are slowly but surely coming down, and with the aid of the logging railroad this con- cern will probably secure its full quota. About the only successful drive thus far has been that of Hurd & McAvity on Deer River. The log famine is already telling thronghout the section, and unless rain soon re- lieves the situation the shortage will have far-reaching eflects. THE WEEK’S CONVENTIONS. Republican National at Philadelphia, and + Democratic State at St. Paul. William McKinley was renominat- ed for president of the United »tates by acclamation by the Republican convention at Philadelphia on Thurs- day. Gov. Theodore Roosevelt of New York, was named as vice presi- dential candidate after having re- peatedly said that he did not want the honor. McKinley was nomiuated by Senator Foraker, of Ohio, and- Roosevelt by Lafayette Young of Iowa. M. A. Hannasof Ohio, was re-elected chairman of the Republi- can national committee, aud Thomas M. Shevlin of Minneapolis. appoint- ed national committeeman from Min- nesota. On Wednesday the Democratic state convention for the selection of eighteen delegates to attend the na- tional convention at Kansas City, was held at Minneapolis. It was the largest delegate convention ever held in the state and one of the most har- monious. The delegates at large electel were as follows: T. D. O’Brien, of Ramsey county; L. A. Reussing, of Goodhue; P. B. Winston, of Hennepin, and C. O. Baldwin, of St. Louis. The delegates from the Sixth district are S. D. Suilivan of Stearns county, and L. M. Davis, of Todd, with J. T: McDonald of Wright, and J. T. Rheinholtz of Pine as alternates. Dr. George C. Gilbert was selectedas member of the state central committee from Itasca coun- ty. He was also a member of the committee on resolutions. The con- vention declared itself for Bryan for president, enthusiastically endorsed C.A. Towne for.vice president, and commended the brilliant administra- tion of Governor Lind. The platform is a clear, concise common sense document, devoid of anything sensa- tional or rabid. It deprecates mili- tarism, urges himetalism, sympathi- zes with the Boers, demands that the nation keep faith with Cuba, de- nounces trusts, favors an income tax and deplores the present ‘adm inistra- Uon’s imperialistic tendencies. THIS DISASTROUS DROUTH The Hay Crop in This Vicinity Will Be a Total Failure From Lack of Moisture. Nowhere, perhaps, is the conse- quences of a lack of. moisture as ap- parent as at the experiment station here. The hay crop on the farm is practically ruined, and acres of tim- othy and clover have been plowed under and millet sown in their stead. The ground is parched and the grass spires burned brown from the con- tinual sunshine. Grains, while not as seriously effected, will not yield their usual average. Vegetables at the farm have been kept from going the way of the grasses by continual surface cultivation, and these pro- ducts are doing fairly well. Corn can also be cultivated and has withstood the drouth thus far. Indications are that this will be a severe year on stock owners in -this section, as the curtailment of the hay crop is sure tomake prices away up. Farmers who have followed the advice of the experiment farm managment and sowed fodder corn will best be able to withstand the comming winter, as this crop makes excellent stock feed. It is not yet to late to plant this corn as a crop will be relized ifit is in the ground by the first of July. We can- not too strongly urge upon our farm- ers the advisability of doing this, as it may be the only means by which they can save their stock over wint- er. Even if we should now receive rain in plenty, itis too late todo any good as far as the hay crop is concern- ed, and foddercorn is the best sub- stitute for hay procurable. DRANK FLY POISON. Child of John¥ Fraser Meets}a Shocking Death—Death of David Carruthers. » The two anda half year old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Fraser of La- prairie, met a shocking death on Monday morning. <A tray containing liquid fly poison had been set out Sun- day afternoon, and the child, which happened to be alone at the time, swallowed some of the mixture. Dr. Russell was summoned as scon as the accident was discovered, but although he worked over the little one until Monday morning 1t availed nothing, the poison having too thoroughly en- tered the system. Burial took. place from the Presbyterian church on Tuesday afternoon. On Monday afternoon word was re- ceived here of the death at Bena of David Carruthers, an old timer in this section. Deceased had been in poor health for some time and was sitting on a log waiting for the train which was to take him to the hos- pital when death, which was due to heart failure, came. The remains were brought here and interred in Itasca cemetery on Wednesday. Car- ruthers leaves three children, only one of whom resides here. IS A FINE COUNTRY. Superintendent H. H. Chapman Speaks of Posibilities in Northern Itasca. Superintendent H. H. Chapman of the northeast experiment station here; who accompanied . the editors on their recent trip into northern Minnesota and lower Canada, re- turned Tuesday. The entire party did not go to Kouchiching as at first planned, but Mr. Chapman made the trip for the purpose of observing what had been accomplished in an agricultural direction by the people to the north of us. He is enthusiastie over the prospects of the section, but says that as yet there is very little settlement on the American side of the Rainv river. The Canadian side, however, is thickly settled along the stream and for nearly ten miles back from it. The soil on our side is as good as thet of the Canadians, and Mr. Chapman believes that the next few years will see a large number of settlers locate in that vicinity, and thinks hat as soon as railroad facilities create an outlet for pro- ducts, this fertile section will exper- jence a boom. The rich agricultural soil extends back from the interna- tional boundry quite a distance up the Big add Little Fork rivers, well toward the center of the county. 'The scenery along the route is simply magnificent, Mr. Chapman says, and is alone well worth the trip. Destroyed by Fire. Word reached town yesterday that fire had destroyed the camps and out- fit of B. P. Munson on the south fork of the Prairie river in 59-28. Besides the campsa number of logging sleighs, tanks, plows and other logging pera- phernalia were totally lost. Although | jt is not®definitely known, it is sup- poyed that forest fires caused the damage, “ cere sere Stas WE WILL. CELEBRATE B. F. Huson Post to Have Charge of Affairs on the Glorious Fourth. A GOOD PROGRAM ARRAINGED The Old Soldiers are Determined tv Make This One of the Best Cele- brations Ever Held Here--- Lots of Attractions. We were afraid that there would not be a celebration in Grand Rapids on the Fourth of July, but we were mistaken. The members of B. F. Huson Post, G. A. R., have decided to take the matter in hand, and al- though it is a little late to commence making preparations, the preliminary work will be pushed and the celebra- tion will be a success. The morning will start in with the usual salute of one hundred and one guns at sunrise, or as soon thereafter as folks can load up. Atten o’clock a grand parade will take place. The starting point will be at post headquarters and the procession will consist of the post martial band, post members, members of the ladies’ circle, uniformed Knight of Pythias, firemen, and other societies. A feature of the parade will be the calithiumpians. After ranks are broken at fair grounds, the oration of the day will he delivered, Who the speaker will be is not yet decided, but some prominent Minne- sotan from outside of town will be in- vited and no doubt be present. After dinner the usual sports for prizes will take place. There will be horse races —runnizg and trotting—fovt races, sack races, potato races, three-legged races, catching greased pig, climbing greased pole,etc. It is also quite likely that there will be a ball game between lucal nines. After nightfall there will be a grand display.of fire- workszat the fair grounds, and a glorious day, will be. finished off with a grand ball at village hall under the auspices of the ladies’ circle. Next week we will print the program and the amount of the prizes offered. All our neighbors at Deer River, La- prairie, Swan River and other places are invited to.come and help us fit- tingly observe the nation’s natal day. A Snecessful Sale. County Surveror John A. Brown conducted a vy successful sale of haying privileges on state lands at his office on Friday. The biding was at times spirited, as much fifty dol- tars being secured for three town- ships. The total amount realized was $349.00. Following are the townships sold and the amount received for them: : Tp Rg Amt. Tp. Rez. Amt, 38 $5.00 53 Ot 5.00 56 5.00 6) 86. 5.00 50. 22. 5.00 GL . 50 3 5.00 54 60 23. 5.0) 55 55 8. 5.00 56 BT. 50.0057 53 50.00 58 58 5.00 59 60 5,00 145 58° 85, 24.00 147 60 50.00 147 56 25. 15.00 148 61 25. 5.00 54 Some Business Changes. The past week has seen three busi- ness establishments in Grand Rapids change hands. W. J. Kelly disposed of his. fine saloon property to J. B. O’Rielly. John Ryiney sold his saloon to Matt Schumacher, and Mrs. Minnie Glover sold her confectionery business to George C. Smith, reeently of Cambridge, Minn. Mr. Kelly will move to Duluth where he will again engage in the saloon business asa partner of Sam Atkinson in the Northern Cafe. Mr. Ryiney will shortly leave for the west, and Mrs. Glover will retire from business. The new proprietors of the several insti- tutions have all secured good, proper- ties and we wish them success. SE ER SS Republican Convention. The Republican county convention for the selection of delegates to attend the state convention to be held at St. Pan] on the 28th for the purpose of nom- inating candidates for state officers was held at the court house on Thursday. D. M. Gunn was chosen chairman and F. J. Stevens, secretary. The fol- lowing were elected 9s delegates: D. M. Gunn, W. C. Gilbert, C. C. Me- Carthy, J. A. Brown, F. J. Stevens, W. Cc. Tyndall, I. D. Rassmussen and O. L. Mather. For alternates were chosen: R. H. Bailey, F. A. McVicar. L. R. Root, A. E. Kribs, E. A. Kremer, E. Keabie, F, T. Buene- man and T. B. Dodson. : ' REY. WGHEE TO MARRY, He Will Take Unto Himself Wife Next Week. Fourth Grand Rapids Preacher to Do So. Rey. R. J. McGhee has written to members of his congregation here from Ottawa, stating that he will next week be married te a young lady at that place. We are not able at this time to learn the name of the future Mrs. McGhee, but that sheis in every way a most estimable lady is evidenced by the fact that she has been found worthy to be the life com- panion of as excellent a man as this popular pastor. The couple will be warmly welcomed upon their arrival there next week and everyone will join in wishing for them a long, happy and prosperous career. Rev. McGhee is the fourth Grand Rapids clergyman to meet his fate while occupying a pulpit here. Whether or not it is the atmosphere that is the cause of this matrimonial epidemic among them we do net know, but if is a fact that for five years no preacher has arrived here a bachelor that has not left a benedict. The tirst was Rev. Charles Campbell of the Presbyterian church, who mar- ried Miss Cox of this village about four years ago. They are now in Florida. t came Rev. .J. C. Hart- ley, Methodist, who was married in Canada after having iived here about a year, and whois now stationed at Mountain Iron, Minn. The third was Rev. D. A. Mackenzie, Presby- terian, who, while he did not get mar- ried in Grand Rapids, met his future wife here just before accepting a call at Larimore, N. D., where he was shortly afterward wedded. The fourth is Rev. McGhee. TUE EDITORIAL EXCURSION. A Very Enjoyaple Trip Had by the Members of N. W- Editorial Association. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kiley returned last Saturday from their trip as mem- bers of the Northwestern Editorial association. They report having had a most excellent time and been most hospitably -received wherever they went. The party, numbering. sixty jadies and gentlemen, met at Crooks- ton on Sunday, June 11,-and on Mon- day afternoon arrived in Winnipeg. Here by specially chartered street cars and othee modes of conveyance they were shown around the interest- ing town, officals and citizens doing their utmost to make things pleasant for the visitors. At four o’clock on Tuesday morning Rat Portage was reached. This town was a surprise to all, as they had not bargained on see- ing such a substantial ond prosperous city in a section that they believed to little more than a wilderness. Here were had beat rides and a ball, after which the party embarked on the steel steamer Kenora for a trip on the Lake of the Waods. The water was a little rough and itis said that the motion of the ship caused some re; markable disclosures, as every buat! gave up all they had kept treasured in their innermost. Outside of this, however, the trip was glorious. The Sultanna mine, which is making mil- lionaires of its owners, was visited and some of the ladies brought back pieces of gold bearing ore with them as souvenirs. The return trip was over the same ground, the visit to Koochiching and Fort Francis bay- ing to be abandoned on acount of the low water in the Rainy river. Taken all through the outing was a success. Next yearthe association will go to Winona, Milwaukee, La Crosse, Fari- bault and other points in that vicinity. New Poundmaster Appointed. We are pleased to state that here- after there will be very few kicks registered on accaunt of horses and cattle roaming the of day and night. A new pound- master has been appointed, and itis one who will capture anything and everything coming under his jurisdie- tion. The cattle nuisance was be- coming unbearable. and with a view to cheeking it President Riddell yes ter appointed L. R. Root pound master. Mr. Root will enter upon his duties at once, and unless you wish to have your stock impounded, you had better keep if off the streets. The Weekly Shoet. “And lo, John Beckfelt’s name led all the rest,” and he will wear the medal this week. Outside of Ed Bergin the boys were inclined to fall a little below their usual average at Thursdays shoot fur no apperent rea- son whatever, The score: Beckfelt 2. 6. Powers 15... 10 Bergin 15 14 Bueneman 18. 1 Kremer 15. - 2 Booth %.... 6 Marr 18.. Az The Modern Woodmen will holda mecting on Monday night. reets ab all hours - Cs Rprermeversconseemmeeneen