Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, January 26, 1901, Page 1

} | | | | Vou IX.—No, 25 GrRanp Rapips, Irasca CouNTY, Minn., SaturpDay, JANUARY 26, Igor. a A A ee ea ee ee ae I Sale Still On. | Money Saved By Buying NOW! 100 Pairs _ Men's GA | Men’s Trousers at Carpet Samples One Yd. Pieces, AT COST. BUY NOW Going at 4c and 5c. PRINTS All-Wool Dress Goods at A BARGAIN ! std Mercantile Go, AE ES ae se ae a NEN Ae ae ea ae ate ae Seep ME ae ate ae ate Me DC Me ate at ate ae ae ae ee ae ae ae ae aa a: Ladies EE A ea ee ae eae ee SRS ae yee ee ee eR tea eR te eR ae eee a RO IOIOm a | Ce ROO ee ae RAE BE A BROT Ee AE A a He ee Se a ae a a a ec A a A Ea A a a ae se a ea a ae a ae a a ae ag a ee ee aa a ea ae aa 2 Cannot =| fl SCaAPe ¢ od SEE a A A ee a responsibility that alw rests upon the man who “bnys.” It is your make every dollar earn its full value. © That you can do by spending ith Just now we are making a specialiy of lumbermen’s supplies: Axes, Saws, Iron, Steel, Chains, Cant Hooks, Blacksmith’s ‘Tools, etc., etc. W J & HD POWERS. \ ieee RA age eae ae ee ee ae a ee a Before buying anyting in this line call in and get our prices. George F. Kremer Furniture and House Furnishings We have one of the largest and most complete Stocks in Northerr Minnesota. Come and see our line of Plain and Tufted Couches in Velours, Tapestry and Leather, from $7,00 up to $35.00 In Rockers we have a great variety, ranging in price from $1,385 up. Also dining chairs, round and square dining tables, parlor tables, bed room sutts, book cases, writing desks, kitchen cabinets, tron bedsteads, carpets, rugs, wall paper, window shades, pictures and PUCLUTE: SLAM 5 ee ee -, LENT BLOCK, GRAND RAPIDS, MINN. GEO. F. KREMER BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD Grand Rapids at the Threshold of Im- mediate Growth and Prosperity. WHAT A PAPER MILL MEANS No Other Manufacturmg Industry Could Possibly Bring Such Gen- eral and Far-Reaching Benefits to This Community. The people of Grand Rapids and Itasca county have realized that the establishment ot this place of a paper and pulp mill would inevitably bring with it a new and increased impetus of commercial life, and with that in- centive every possible lucal encourage- ment was offered the promoters. But while it is true that this feeling is apparent in the community it is doubtful whether the full importance of the big industry to Grand Rapids is more than half appreciated. Those of our citizens who have had faith in the future of the town and who have invested their money in real estate and otherwise—paying taxes year after year—are now about to realize handsomely on their holdings, With great activity in the iron mines on this end of the range—a condition sure to prevail during the next year—and manufacturing industries coming in; with a largely increased settlement of farmers, there is reason to look for- ward for au increase of population io Grand Rapids during the next year anda half of at least two thousand people. The important work now under way would nave been begun and completed long ago had it not been for the uncer- tainty of the water power as con- trolled by the government reservoir above this point. The average tlow of-water at all seasons over the rapids during the past sixteen years is more than 2000 horse power. During the summer. months. it is much greater. With proper regulation of the résery’ voir dams 2000 horse power can be re- lied upon at all times. Satisfactory assurances by the war deparpment have been given that the water power below the reservoirs will not be interfered with. All other consider- ations re eminently satisfactory to the capitalists who will make an original investment in their plant of 260,000. The supply of raw material isat hand in abundant quantities, while shipping facilities are now fair- ly good and sure to be greatly im- proved before many yea:; have gone by. The paper mill will consume au- nually an immense amount of wood. eventually running into the tens of thousands of cords every year. It is a low estimate to place the first year’s consumption at 20,000 cords. To the farmers within a radius of many miles of Grand Rapids this means a great deal. Every man who has a large or smal] amount of wood on his place that can be made into »ny grade of paper will find here a ready cash market for every load he offers to the company. In additiun to the price received for the wuod, the farm- er has the added inducement to clear up his land and prepare it for the plough. Then again, the mill com- pany will buy for fuel aclass of wood that is not suitable for family use or business huuses, but will be entirely acceptable for the furnace. This will be a big inducement to the thrifty farmer toclear away the scrub timber on his premises when he is sure of re- ceiving enough to pay him good wages for his labor. These are self evident facts that may be used to good purpose by our enterprising citi- zens whev advertising the many ad- vantages of Itasea county. ‘The company has retained the name of the old Grand Rapids Power & Boom company. The owners and officers of the concern are Frank F. Becker. of Kaukanna, Wis., president; L. Lindauer, Kaukanna, vice-president: H, G. Becker, Kau- kanna, secretary; A. C. Bussard, taeasurer and resident manager. These gentlemen have ample capital to carry their undertaking wo comple- tion as rapidly as men, machinery and money can be made to operate. A visit to the office of Mr. Bossard this week gave the Herald-Review representative an opportunity to look over the plans and"specifications of the buildings to be erected. A brief description and the dimensions and the work that is now under way may be of interest to Herald-Review readers : 4 This week the company received a Car load of'machinery to be used ‘in the coustguction of the dam. It in- cludes pumping, hoisting and pile driving apparatus. When these have been put in working order more men will be employed and the work of ex- cavation and construction will be Pushed with renewed vigor. The entire length of the dam across Uhe riyer will be 130 feet, with a base 78 fee: wide. The water course will be directed through the power wheels beneath the pulp room and water will be used exclusively to operate this de- partment. The pulp mill will occupy floor space of 60x120 fees and will be Situated adjoining the abutment of |the dam on the north side of the river. The second building adjoimng on the north side will be the wood room, 48x72 feet, in which the raw material is prepared and made ready for the pulp grinders. Then comes the beater and wet rooin, 80x96 feet in dimensions, two stories high, where the pulp is made into sheets Preparatory for final transformation into paper. The large department which contains the machinery for the Manufacture of paper will be 70x192 feet. The finishing room will be 64x 96 feet in sixe. In length these several buildings will be more than 400 feet ind will cover the distance from the dam site to Kindred avenue. Three separate railroad tracks will be built to the plant, one to carry in the wood used, one to the shipping rooms and “one to be used for general purposes. North of the tracks wili be the boiler house and machine shop, which will be in size 40x60 feet. ‘The paper ma- chines will be operated by a 200-horse power steam engine. The managers hope to be able to Start ths pulp mill grind‘ng by Aug, Ist, but it is impossible at this time to definitely fix the date when the machinery wil] start up. At the be- ginning only twenty tons of pulp will be turned out daily, but the plant is calculated for forty tons per day, and its full capacity will no doubt be utilized ina short time. It will re- quire forty cords of wood to make twenty tonsof pulp. At the outset it is the intention to use only spruce and poplar wood, but for the manu- facture of manillas, jack pine, small Norway, etc...can be profitably made use of. Manager Bossard says that this brauch of the business will probably become an important factor of their industry in Grand Rapids. IRON PROSPECTORs, Gentlemen Interested in Iron Ore Visit This End of The Range. “Tt will oot be long before this whole end of the range will he honey- combed with prospect holes,” said a prominent iron mining man from Duluth to the Herald-Review last week. ‘And the wonder is,” he con- tinued, “that more prospecting has not already been done in this immed- iate vicinity. Some years ago I visit- ed Grand Rapids and made some in- vestigations and found abundant evi- dence that right at the door of this village there is a fine quality of ore. Shortly afterwards I became interest- ed on the west end where my time has been occupied ever since. But I have expected month after month: and year after year, up to the present time, tohear of a big strike being made. The surface indications are more abundant here than on the west end where the richest mines are now being operated.” The same gent- leman said that during the present year mining men would give a great deal of attention to this part of Itasca county. Several representatives of re- liable companies have already enter- ed into negotiations with land owners to secure options. The Arcturas and Diamond properties bave passed into the hands of the Oliver Mining com- pany. Capt. James H. Pierce, of the Oliver, and Captain W. L. Fay were here last week. Both these gentle- men spoke yery encouragingly of the prospective future of this section asa mining district.' They expect to re- | tarn ina few days to spend consider- Water, | able time hereabouts. Geo. H. Cros- by, of the same company, was also here. Explorations are now being carried on in 57-22, and the results are already such that the interested part- ies are well satisfied with their ven- ture. 1t is said that the Eastern Minnesota intends to soon begin the construction of a railroad from Hibb- | ing to the Diamond. Died. Daniel Strause, aged 67 years, died ‘at kis home, one mile east of Prame river bridge on the Trout lake road, on Wednesday evening last. Mr. Strause had resided in this country about two | years, with his sons, Isaiah, John and , George. The funeral services were | held yesterday, conducted by Rev. J. |C. Hartley, of the M. E.church. In- terment was made in the Itasca ceme- | tery. } New Century New Year New Store New Goods New Prices THE NEW STORE All of Which, We are assured, the Good People of Grand Rapids Warmly Welcomes. We desire to express our appreciation of the splendid patronage that has been extended to us by the people of Grand Rapids and vicinity since be- ginning business _ here. It is a certain indication. that our Goods and Prices are appreciated. Our aim is to sell goods at prices that will*net a reason- able profit—no more and. no less. Everything in General Merchandise THIS:IS‘A LEGITIMATE EA Ee Ee ea a ate PROPOSITION. SEA AEA We a ee ee ae ee ae ae: Bee will to do with as he promises. Henry Hughes & Co. As frequently advertised in newspapers does not meam any great reduction to the customer. ‘There’s tricks in all trades—even our trade. EMIL LITCHKE Pioneer Harnessmaker Proposes to prove, however, that he his patrons exactly After a business experience of over nine years in Itasca county he thoroughly understands the requirements of the public in all things pertaining to the Harness Trade. He is prepared to meet the demand with a complete stock of the best goods on the market. Competition is the Life of Trade [But sometimes it produces paralysis] When a competitor resorts to illegitimate measures to dispose of a few articles at a price that brings no profit, Litchke is the man to come out fairly and meet such a CUT PRICE competitor in the open and quote prices that dealers here or elsewhere cannot underbid. We do not do this from choive, but wher another dealer makes the boast that Litchke will be driven out of the his *‘ Dutch up” and shies his castor into the Harness arena, business in Grand Rapids he gets He is doing business on his own cash and his own credit and is therefore able to remain a season or two longer. Others may be doing business on their gali and the cash and credit of misguided friends. are a few notations that will prove to men of Experience that Here Litehke {s selling goods below a living profit: Litchke's Hand-made Harness — also ready-made—will go at pi below that offered by others Grand Rapids or elsewhere. n Wool, Sheepskins and Blankets, 10 per cent lower than the lowest. Sweutpads, 35 and 40 eents each. Felt- ers. 50 cents each. Lumbermen’s Collars No. 2. .25.~ The best Scotch Collar [black] $3.75. Sur- singles. 15 and 20 cents each. 8-ft Sursingles (B) 25 cents each. Stra) work of all kinds equally reduced. Emil Litchke, The Pioneer Harnessmaker, Houghton avenue, bet. rst and 2nd, Grand Rapids Married. Mr. Thomas Currans, of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Anna Bovey, of Minneapolis, were united in marriage by Rev. J. C. Hartley, on Saturday last, in this village. The ceremony took place at the home of Mr. Wm. Weitzel, at 1 o’clock. Very few of Mr. Curran’s friends wereaware of the fact that he was about to take unto himself a partner for life and it was not until Monday that the news be- came generally known. ‘After being joined in the bonds of matrimony the bride and groom immediately drove out to Mr. Curran’s farm, two miles | south of town, where will be their future home. The Herald-Review extends congratulations. No Traces of Diphtheria. The culture taken from the throat of little Gertude Luther last week by Dr. Russell and sent to the state board of health for a bacteriological examination, showed entire absence of diphtheria bacilli. The little one had symptoms of a sore throat and Mr. Luther at once notifled the school authorities and Health Officer Russell. The room in which the child was a pupil was temporarily dismissed until s/“a.time as a report could be had frow St. Paul on the culture forward- ed. Fortunately no symptoms of the. dread-disease were found. L. 0. T. M. Installation Officers of L. O, T. M. Itasca hive No. 13, were installed last evening at Pythian hall. The following ladies will direct the local ‘affairs of that or- der during the ensuing year: Past lady commander, Mrs. M. Lou Loth. rop; lady commander, Mrs. Bessie Clair; lieutenant commander Mrs. Marie A. W. Kiley; record keeper, Mrs. Hattie F. Booth; finance keeper Miss Chink Clevetand; chaplain, Mrs. Lizzie Brooks; sergeant, Mrs. Anna Decker; mistress at Arms, Mrs. Theo dore Betz; sentinel Mrs. Emil Litchke. Coe