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| GRAND RAPIDS POSTOFFICE HOURS: — Office open week days from 8 o'clock a. m. to 00 De m. Mail ne est arrive 1 a.m. arrive 2:52 p.m. Mail |. D. me se 20 minuets before arrival of ict 0. HL. Sriisox, P.M. City and. ‘Vicinity. J. Quailey> went down to Duluth on Tuesday. T. Egan, of St. Paul, was in town «Saturday last. D. M. Gunn paid Duluth a business visit Monday. jas, Harper, of Manson, Wisconsin, Sundayed in town. N. Falconer, of Aitkin, spent sever- al days here this week. C. T. Glover went to Duluth Tues- day on a business trip. P. S. Kenney, of Cohasset, visited the county seat Tuesday. T. W. Claus, of Anoka, was in town the early part of the week. T. H. White, of St. Paul, registed at Hotel Gladstone Monday. A. J. Wilson, returned frome his visit to Duluth on Monday. L. K. ‘Taylor, of Faribault, tew days with friends here. Mrs. Gibbs, of Deer River, was a county seat visitor yesterday. S. B. Grandy, of Luddington, Wis., was here afew days this week. W. McDonald, of Duluth, trasnact- ed business in town Thursday. F. O. Werden returned on Tuesday from a business trip to Duluth. Mrs, JB. Bennington spent the week ig friends at Bemidji. F. E. Brown, of Minneapolis, was a guest at the Pokegama this week. Remember that your personal tax is now due. Pay up and save costs Hon. C. C. McCarthy transacted jegal business at Duluth on Tuesday. K. O. Rice and H. Nilson, of Mad- ison, Minn., were in town this week. C. A. Lange and H. A. Jenson, of Marietta, spent part of the week here. J. Manson, of Trout Lake, was a county seat visitor the first of the week. ‘ Wm. Metzger, of West Superior, 1s visiting with relatives in town this week. G. B. O’Brien, of Duluth, paid our town a business visit on’ Saturday of last week. S. J. Cable and wife returned from their visit to friends in the Zenith city Wednesday. County Auditor Farrell transacted business at the Zenith city the early part of the week. Rev. Dr. Forbes conducted Divine service at the M. E. Church on Mon- spent a s) “day evening last. Carlson, the photographer, returned ! from his trip to the outlying towns by Wednesday’s train. We received John Beckfelt’s change ot advt. to late tor this week. Watch for it in our next, issue. Work on the foundation for Henry Hughes & Co’s store building was commenced this week. T. R, Dodson spent a couple of days fishing in the neighboring lakes and streams this week. A bicycle stand has been placed at the Central school for the accommo- dation of cycling pupils. The ladies of the Episcopal Guild will meet with Mrs. W. E, Neal on ‘Thursday afternoon next. Register of Deeds A, B. Clair has been absent during the week on a business trip to Michigan. J. S. Gole and family, C. A. Whit- ting and J. Johnson, of Hill City, were county seat visitors Wednesday. Mrs, Ed. Woods returned from a visit with friends at Cass Lake and other western points on ‘Tuesday. The Itasca Mercantile Co. have had connection made with the waterworks this week for use in their stables. The Solway Press has suspended publication and Editor Kirch has pur- chased the ‘lurtle River Pine Tree. _ Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pratt and their little son Robert, returned from a «de- hightful visit to Chicago, and points in Indiana. H, Fox, liquid dispenser at Schu- macher & Rellis’, left on Wednesday for a visit at Cass Lake, Bemidji and Grand Forks. Capt. Mallman arrived here Tues- day to take charge of the work being done on the Arcturus mining proper- ty near here. Chas. E. Paige, of the Royal buffet, enjoyed a visit trom his wife during. the weck, she having arrived from St. Paul Saturday last. Geo. McGrea, of Minneapolis, was in town this week, looking after the jumbering interests of the Backus- Brooks Lumber Co. * The school children and all others who can do so are requested to bring flowers for Decoration day to Village thall on Wednesday afternoon, May 29. Emil Litchke, of Grand Rapids, was m town on Wednesday looking over this section of the country with aview of starting a harness shop. He was rr plaverably impressed with the prospects of Hibbing and will in the near future open up a business here.—News. ‘The ladies of the G. A, R. are re- quested to meet at village hall, Wed- nesday aiternoon, May 29, to prepare the flowers for Decoration day. Come early. Mr. ahd Mrs. Fred A, King expect toshortly receive a visit from their son Charley, who has been completing his. apprenticeship as a jeweller in Peora, Illinois. Painter J. N. Brown is kept busy these days, both at his shop on First street and outside work, He says this promises to be a prosperous season in his line. Arche McDougall was taken to St. Benedict’s hospital Tuesday suffering from typhoid fever, His many friends hope to soon see him again a attending to business. Mrs. J. L. Barnard and her daugh- ter Grace returned last week from an extended visit with friends and rela- tives in Sioux City, Iowa, and Sagi- naw, Mich. A pleasant social party was held at the home of Mr. H. Richardson Thursday evening. Dancing was the order of the evening, after which re- freshments were served. A, E. Wilder has so much improv- ed from his recent ilness that he is able to sit up a portion of each day. This is glad news for his many frends in Grand Rapids and vicinity. W. R. Newman, night operator at Cass Lake junction. J. Finkleson, who recently left here for Cass Lake having been transferred to West Superior. Harry Kirk, one of the old time woodsmen of Northern Muinnescta, is making Grand Rapids his headquar- ters while looking after the various driying interests of DeLauttre, in the northern waters. Naphthalene Flake the best moth preventative to use with skins, furs and clothing, and it is far more reliable than tobacco or camphor, it is used 1n all the largest fur houses. For sale by Wm WerrzeL. Attorney A, L. Thwing is now comfortaply located in his office rooms over Marr’s store. He is well pleas- ed with the apparent. good prospects of Grand Rapids and’ predicts that the village will rapidly double in size. Work on the paper and pulp plant 1s progressing favorably and this week the masons started to build the found- ations for the various buildings, the company having received several car- loads of building stone for the work Tuesday, For a stiff neck there is nothing better than a free application ot Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, It quickly relives the stiffness and soreness, effecting a complete cure. For sale by Itasca Mercantile company, Grand Rapids, Minn. The Cosgroves gave one of :their musical entertainments at the village E. M, station, has been transferred to | HM: ; ‘four fine sets of harness for local ed up- He has oughly and may always be re on to give entire satisfaction. about twelve men employed. C. H. Warner has sold the Aitkin Age to A. E, Piremmer and Wilham Hofistead, the latter bemg from Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Mr. Pirem- mer has been the publisher of the Age for several months and consequently is no stranger to its readers, The Her- ald-Review wishes the new proprietors every success. Among the hustlers for settlers in Itasca county 1s: Mr. J. Lundeen, of Deer River. He has already been the agency that brought in many desirable , purchasers of farming lands, = Mr. | Lundeen is a man of much energy and will prove to be a considerable factor in the future development of that section of the county. The Mississippi river has risen this, spting to such an extent that the lands lying along it have been again sul - merged. come to look for an oyerflow every spring, and this year they have not been disappointed. ‘The water has begun to go down, however, and a | well-informed gentleman told us that he does not apprehend any further rise of water, as driving is in progress in all the streams tributary to the big river and thedams along them have all been opened.—Aitkin Republican. While this is generally considered a quiet season of the year in Grand Rapids for harnessmaker, 1t does not appear to be the case with Heileman. He is busy all the time and can scarcely keep up with the orders that are coming in. He is now putting up | patrons that are above the average in style, finish and workmanship, and | would do credit to the most noted manufacturer in Minnesota. Mr. Heideman has: just completed a fine set of driving harness for Jno Costello at a cost ot $75) and it isa beauty, Sebn ee Sh EAS Special Notice. The members of theG. A. R. Post and ladies of the G. A. R. are hereby notified to, assemble at Post hall, Sunday, May 26th. to attend religious service at the Catholic church. All old suldiers are invited to be present. M. A.. Yancy, Commander. H. S. Huson, Adjutant. Beware of a Cough. A cough is not a disease but a sym- ptom. Consumption and bronchitis, which are most dangerous and fatal diseases, have for their first indica- tion a persistent cough and if preper- ly treated as soon as this cough ap- pears are easily cured. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has proven wonderful- ly successful and gained its wide rex putatisn and extensive sale by its success in curing the diseases which cause coughing. If it is not beneficial it will not cost youa cent. For sale by Itasca Mercantile company, Grand Rapids, Minn. Frank Green in California. Village Recorder F. A. King is in receipt of-a letter from our former last evening, which was greatly enjoy- ed by the large number present. ‘Ihis company will also give another per- formance this evening. Come out and enjoy yourself, Officers and directors of the Itasca County Agricultural association should respond when served with notices that a meering is to be held. = Of course this service 1s all gratuitous but it is a. public duty that public spirited citizens must attend to. J. R. McDonald, who has for some time been with the Northern cafe, has rented the: restaurant in the Boston Grand of A. M. Johnson, Mr. Mc- Donald 1s a first-class restaurant man townsman, Frank Green, who is now making his headquarters at Orick, Cal. It is unnecessary to say that Frank is still chasing through the tall timber—and it is there he finds it tall and plenty fat. Hegives a tew figures that will sound remark- able to those who have not already heard of the mammoth growths ip California forests. Mr. Green scaled up one acre that measured 360,000 feet; one tree scaled 62,000 feet. One tag alder monster scaled 169,000 feet. It measured two and a half feet cn stump. Orick is 2000 feet above the and the Herald-Review bespeaks for him a profitable patronage. W. E. Martin arrived home from Minneapolis the first of the week, after an absence of over a month. Mr, Martin has offices in the Mill city and is devoting his energies to the real estate business—selling Itasca county farming and pine lands. Atthe meeting of the fire, depart- ment held Monday evening it was de- cided to have Grand Rapids repre- sented at the state flremen’s conven- tion to be held on June rr, 12 and 13. The delegates are J. C. DeShaw, John Costello and F, J. Stevens. Bemidji and Cass Lake are now in the throes of a newspaper war and up to date all parties involved are holding their ewn. We would call the atten- tion of our brother journalists in the above towns to copy after the Grand Rapids papers and work in harmony together, Dr. Gilbert’s many friends were de- lighted to see him again upon the streets this week, after his protracted illness. The doctor shows the effects of a long seige of tyhoid fever, but his conversational powers plainly shows that his mind is as powerful in form- ing instantaneous opinions as of old. John Lofberg has just. completed the moving of the Sy. McMahon building from Laprairie to a lot west of Jake Mohr’s saloon. The job was done in the remarkably short time of sixdays and not a mishap occurred. Lofberg has adopted an improved plan of moving buildings that works admirably. Instead of two he uses four runners—one under each corner of the building—and the result 1s greater speed and greater safety. Mr. Lofberg understands the work. thor- c ocean and is constgntly over hnog with a heavy fog. New Confectionery. Thomas Trainor, proprietor of the Leland botel is well pleased at having abandoned the liquor business and substituted a line of confections, cigars and notions. Since opeaing up the new enterprise he finds trade fully as good as he anticipated and as an occupation it is nuch more congenial to his tastes. He will serve, during the summer months, ice cream and cake. The room just back of the store will be fitted up and used for this service and also the dining room will be used for the same purpose. The two rooms will make it especially convenient to serve ladies and geatle- men ina very satisfacttory manner. Mr. Trainor will conduct such a place as to attract the patronage of both ladies and gentlemen when looking fora delicious cream or other deli- cate refreshments. He will also have on hand all kinds of soft drinks. A New Law Firm. Frank F. Price, attorney, of this | IN place, has taken ina partner in the law business in the person of George H. Spear, late of Brainerd, Minn. The new firm will maintain offices at Duluth, Minn., and in Grand Rapids. Mr. Price will move to the Zenith city shortly to attend to the business at that point, and Mr. Spear will have charge of the local office. Among Mr. Price’s clientsin Duluth is the Du- luth Brewing & Malting Co., which pays him a yearly retainer, it is said, of $2,500. His activity as a hustler and his superior legal ability should combine to secure him a very lucrative practice from the outset. His‘ office {will be 600 Torrey buil The most of the people have | Spear is a young man of good ability, | who was formerly associated with Judge McClenahan in the practice of aw at Brainerd. He comes highly recommended and his appearance creates a very favorable impression among strangers, which will no doubt increase as he iacreases his days of residence, A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured. | “At one time I suffered from a | severe sprain of the ankle,” says Geo. | EB. Cary, editor of the Guide, Wash- ington, Va. ‘After using several well recommended medicines without | success, [ tried Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, and am pleased to say that re- lief came as soon as I began its use and a complete cure speedily followed ‘This remedy has also been used in my | best results. I cheerfully recommend its use to all who may need a first- family for frost bitten feet with the’ | class liniment. Sold by Itasca Mer- cantile Co., Grand Rapids, Minn. Memorial Day Exercises. ‘The local G. A. R. Post and Circle will observe Memorial day in the fol- jowing manner: Will assemble at Village hall, Grand Rapids, at 9:30 a. m., May 30th, with right of column resting on 5th street, in the order as given below: Martial band, G. A. R. post, Itasca Circle Ladies’ G. A. R., K. of P. lodge, Woodman lodge, Fire depart- meant, other civil bodies, school child- ren, citizens on foot and in carriages. Procession will march south to 4th street, then west on 4th street, south to Kindred avenue, then south to 2nd on Kindred avenue, east on 2nd street to Leeland uvenue, then across river to cemetery, were memorial services will be held, after which columy will return to village hall and be dismiss- j ed until 2 o’cluck p. m., when they will assemble again and the special afternoon service will be held. Ad- dresses by Hon. C. C. McCarthy and Comrade Wm. Wetzel. Essays by the following named ladies: Miss Iva Anderson, “We keep Memorial Day;’ Miss Edith Crossley. Music by Male Quartett club; music by school child- ren. This will conclude the ser- vices of the day. All old soldiers are invited to participate. By order, M. A. Yancy, Commander. H.S. Huson, Adjutant. eae Re MEE ea. ee ae ae ee ae ae ae ae ae ae ate ae ate ae a ae G. C. SMITH DEALER IN sl eaeeeeaaas: ‘Fruits, Confectionery, ~ Ice Cream Soda, Ice Cream, Drinks, Tobaccos, Choice Lines of Cigars Grand Rapids, - Minn. THIRD ST.. Opp. Depot. aE af a ae ae ae eae ae ae ae ae ate ae ae a ae ate He ae ale aE ae Ne a (RE SRE EAE ane ae ate ae se ae a ae ae ae ae a He ee ae ae ae ee ah a ae ae a ae he ate ae ae ae ae ae ae a aE eRewaRsOe aeNeDeRTRREE reg . . For Women. SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY €. H. MARR. OOO ES Our Hand-. some Spring Styles are the talk of the town. Complete lin— es in all sizes for men, wo- men and chil- dren. Our Patent leather shoe for Wo- men, with mab kid . up- pers and welt soles at $3 is a winner. C.H. Marr. a ae A % ag <r A Blacksmith’s Lien Tay, The owners of horses who haven't been as prompt in paying the shoeing billas the blacksmith would like, will not have as easy a time in the future as in the past. A bill was of April, roan. Estrayed. Came unto my premises, about 10th a heifer, 1 year old, Owner can have same by prov- ing property and paying expenses. color MIKE GITTAR. passed by the late Minnetota legis- lature giving the blacksmith a lien on all horses and animals shod for the work performed. ‘This will be worth many dollars to every blacksmith in Minnesota. Minnesota State Fair. SCE Se SES See ES The Celebrated “@ream Premium lists for Minnesota’s great fair are now feady for distribution, a copy of which can be secured by post card: request to Secretary E. W. Ran- dally Hamline, Minn. ‘The fair will ve held upon the state fair grounds, midway between the Twin Cities dur- Pure 4 Se ing the week of Sept, 2 to7. Expan- sion is the order of the day. The prize list has been generously revised and special attention has been given to live stock and tu field, garden and orchard products. The American Shorthorn Breeder's Association and the American Hereford Breeder’s As- sociation will each conduct their next national exhibit and sale‘at this fair each association paying $4000 in prem- America’s Finest Pro- duction. Received Highest Reward at I's Columbian Exposi- Recommended for Méainent and Family Uses. iums. Not only are the exhibition departments being strengthened, but the amusement features are being also | / bettered. Twenty thousand dollars are offered in purses which insures racing of tbe highest order. Some of the best special attractions have been engaged, rounding outa d Progr of unusual excellence. W 2 also that evening programs of the | most brilliant character will shortly be announced through these columus. Henry Logan, 4 a 5 S ft a z Cy ec! a ¥ 4 D .Namend & Go., Chicago. Sai ae a a a sosassoonees RSLSLSLWKE SLGOSLSE GHOSE SESE SOSE SLGSE SLGSE HEEL SOGE SISE STE ful effects and colorings. foreign weaves. Shirt Waists Boy’s Hose hose, Model Fast Black . Specia Wash Dress Goods Immense quantities of New and Beauti- ‘The season’s late novel- ties and the old-time favorites. White Dress Goods We have a large assortment. J over Laces, Embroideries and Insertions to make them up with, at Popular prices. rom 5Oc to $6.50. Extra Heavy seamles eouyan They want their money’s worth and we give tltothem. * Misses’ Hose Domestic and Fine cotton knee........ Ladies’ Hose From 10c Also All- Standard Print Stardard Prints . 25c 39 tnches long by or $I Seamless cotton hose, Model Hust Backs. .2 35.0 _ Se Ee ee PIONEER a | Ole We have lots of friends but none of them patronize us through Charity. TE Se 20c couple: 12ic to $1.00 Standard Ginghams Standard Apron check Ginghams 6c 5c Monday morning we will place on sale one lot of Heavy Linen huck Towels, 30c values, Our Special Price while they last 17 1 Anticipate your needs. It will pay you to lay in 2 20 tnches wide, .85 per dozen a supply of these. 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