Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 31, 1902, Page 1

— aa Vor, X.—No.- 43 Granp Rapips, Irasca County, MINN., SaTuRDAY Grand Uapids Herald Neview. May 31, orical Society HISTORICAL | : ‘SOCIETY. Minn Hist 1902. Two Dotvarsija YEAR, RARE SRR SRR RR a ae ee Our Ideas of Trade-Building We belive that people wish to trade where they can do best, and that to get their trade it is necessary todo best by them. ‘This 1s there- fore the principal that we have tried to apply, and it has proven effective. We are sure that our business will keep on growing. It will grow be- cause all those features are still in operation. We want your trade, and we ask for itsolely on the basis cf our intention and ability to do good. We ask you to come here whenever you arein need of anything in our many lines, ond we feel sure that if you come once you will come again, Watch our weekly advertising where - se SEA Ee a SRE Me ae ae Ne ae ae aa eae ate ae ates ae eae eae ae ae a ae gL a ate a ate ae age ae ate ae ae ata tee ‘SRST ee a RESO AME EE ae a ae ea ae ae ae eee ae ae at ae ae ae a ae a ae eae eae tee ate ata a RE a ae ae ae ate a ae a ae ae eae ee ae ae ae ete te in we call to your attention some- thing that we think will interest you. E —-— % # % = ne = * 2 Bese x eae a este a aa IO ¢evesases: Hello, You SPORTS! Going fishing soon? Do you want to bring in a good String with you? Y Then ir fishing tackle of all here. We have the est line of rods, tishing pharaphaniliain this townand it will be no trouble atall to suit you, either in quality or price. No matter what you want in Sporting Goods, you'll find it in our large stock, and the price will be right, too. There’s satisfaction trading here, because you get your money Ss worth os your money back. SSSSESLVSISISVSLSLS ISLS SOVSLSVSF GS Sse8 W.J. & H. D. POWERS Grand Rapids, Minnesota S®SISTSLSLO: ee SWWLSLWSSL FSTSSISLSLOVRLSLVSLHSLSWE® Lath, Pickets and Sidewalk Materials Mill at Mat Lalla’s Place, 1 mile east of town. i We have started our new mill and will be prepared to supply the f trade with lath, pickets and sidewalk stuff at reasonable prices. iFire Wood Telephone No 96 Grand Rapids Minnesota, and length, any quantity, any quality, dry or green, at right prices, delivered at any time. Van Valkenburg & Parmeter. Z SWSPSXSESIESVES JOHN S. LOFBERG } Contractor and Builder. i Estimates Given on all Work Se HOUSE MOVING I have the only complete outfit for the careful and safe moving of buildings in Itasca county. JOHN S. LOFBERG Grand Rapids Minnesota. : se EXHIBIT AT STATE FAIR Itasca County Will Make Elaborate Display of Agricultural Products. NEW OFFICERS ARE ELECTED To Direct the Affairs of Itasca County Agricultural Association For 1902 —Unusual Activity in Real Es- tate Makes Reuewed Effort. ‘ On Saturday afternoon last at3 o'clock there was a specia] meeting of the Itasca County Agricultural asso- ciation held at Village hall. Owing to the death of the former president of the association, D. W. oran, and the resignation of Secretary Buell, the meeting was held for the purpose of filling. the vacancies and also to transact such other business as might | properly be considered at this time by the association. The atiendance was much larger thantusual and the interest taken by Uhose present made it plain that the citizens of Itasca county appreciate the important fact that 1902 promises to be a year of unusual development of our agricul- tural resources. More Itasca county lands have been transférred to actual settlers during the past year than ever before, notwithstanding the substantial increase in price. Thus far the season has been extremely favorable for good crops and every- body seems anxious to make an ex- hibit. at the state fair that will sur- pass all efforts in that direction thus far made by any county in northern Minnesota. With this aim and ob- ject in view the association elected men to direct its affairs who are known to have the interests of the county at heart, men who are ener- getic, progressive and who know no such word as failure in their under- takings. The agricultural fair asso- ciation of this county has always been fortunate in having active men as officers. During the past several years the late D. W. Doran was presi- dent and aman more loyal or public® spirited could not weil be found for soimportnat a position, Mr, CA: Buell, who was secretary for the past three years, gave his time and close attention to the affairs of the organ- zation in an unselfish manner and deserves the thanks of every citizen who is interested in the material wellfare of the county. His private affairs, however, would not permit him to longer look after the arduous duties imposed upon the secretary and therefore he positively declined to serve another term. . Ab tae meeting held Saturday last the following officers were chgsen to serve for the ensuing year: President First Vice-President. Second Vice-President Third Vice President . Fourth Vice President Fifth Vice President Secretary... Treasurer... . McAlpine -A. M. Sisler! M. Hagen. -Geo, F, Kremer, .N. McNaughton. A. B, Olair. P. Sheldon. Board of Directors: D.M.Gunn, A, E- Wilder, H,E.Graffam, John Beckfelt. While there is much that every cfficer can dy and much that they should do, individually and collec- tively, yet the fact remains that the success or failure of “a county fair largely depends upon the work of the president and secretary of the organ- ization. M. McAlpine, as president, will devote the same energy and ex- ecutive ability to making a success of the local fair and surpassing all others with a state exhibit, that character- izes the management of his private business affairs. He has one of the largest and most productive farms, in the coupty and he operates it ina practical, business-like manner. He knows what farming is and he appre- ciates the value of Itasca county real estate, and it therefore follows that he will take unusual interest and pride in showing up the resources of the county to the best possibie ad van- tage. A.B. Clair, the newly elected secretary, is the right man 1n the right place. As a public officer he has thrice proved his efficiency. Whatever he H, H. Chapman, undertakes 1s carried toa successful j issue with an energy and earnestness ofpurpose ‘that cannot fail, He has an extensive acquaintance through- out the county, being personally ac- quainted with nearly every farmer within its borders. This fact alone will aid him very materially in creat- ing interest among the tillers of the svil to make the fair what it should be—a complete exhibit of what is produced in this prolific county. Large tracts of yaluable cut-over x lands are owned by individuals, firms and corporations who are non-resi- dents, but who are nevertheless great- ly interested in the developement of Our agricultural resources. These men will understand that in no way could their real estate interests be advanced more effectually than by exhibiting the grains, grasses, vege- tables, and fruits at the state fair as they are produced from the ‘soil. Secretary Clair has an extensive per- sonal acquaintance with them and will be able to secure very substatial aid from them for the state exhibit. With such officers at the head of the organization every business man and farmerin the covnty should be- gin’ now with a determination to make the fair for 1902 a far greater; success than ever before. ‘No fear should be entertained by anyone that the state exnibit will in any way in- terfere with the success of the county fair. On the contrary it will have a very decided tendency to strengthen itin many ways. It will make the interest much greater among all classes. The resources of this im- mense county are almost illimitable in fleld and factory, in mill and mine. Why not go to Hamlin in September next equipped with a display of our rich products that wiil capture the blue ribbon. CLOSE OF ’92 TERM Commencement Exercises at Central High School ,Thursday Evening. eeu “ The second annual commencement of Grand Rapids Central High school bas come and gone and this commu- nity is the better by far for its ad- vent. While there was but one graduate, Jarvis Partridge, the iné terest taken by the entire school the superintendent, all the teachers and the good people in general ‘of this fair village, bears ample testimony to the industry, zeal and splendid com- petency of Prof. Carroll and his able, earnest corps of assistants. Public pride and interest ia public schvols is gauged wholly by the standard at- tained through the constant efforts of thos? in charge of that most im- portant branch of every community. That the instructors in Grard Rap- ids’ schools have succeeded in raising the standard to a satisfactory degree of proficiency was evinced on-Lhurs~| day evening in full measure by the large audience that repaired to Vil- lage hall in response to the invita- tions sent out by the senior class and Professur Corroll. It was an event of unnsual interest throughout from the first number to the close of the program, which was as follows: Music... Invocation. .Orchestry Rev. W. J. Palm . School . Kremer Doran, Mabel , Margaret Doran Rev. W. H. Medlar Chorus.. School Club Swingin, Six Girls Prophecy, ida F. Doran Cherus . School siete -Lizzie F. Brooks Quartet .Loretta Doran, Mabel Y, Littie: Katherine irish, Margaret Doran Oration—“Capital Punsshment”........... 2 Jarvis M. Partridge School Presentation of Diplomas. .. President of Board of Education Trio—"Good Night” . Following music wo the G and ‘Ray ids orchestra, invocation. by Rev. W. J. Palm and greeting glee by the pupils of the schoul, Miss Ada A. Kremer delivered the salutation. The ladies quartette received a hearty encore, and the address by Rev. W. H. Medlar of Alexandria was listened to with close attention. The speaker selected as his subject “The Power of Thought,” which he handled in a most able and interest- ing manner, speaking for about thirty minutes. The chorus by the school and club swinging by six little girls, the prophecy by Ida F. Doran anda recitation by Lizzie Brooks were all punctured with liberal applause. The graduate, Jarvis M. Puartridge, de- livered an oration on ‘Capital Punishment,” in which the abolish- ment of that barbarous relic ofa black and bloody past was advocated in a clear and forceful manner. The young orator created a very favorable injpression upon his audience. Pres- ident G. K: Riess of the school board made a very appropriate address in presenting the diplomas to Mr. Part- ridge and a class of fourteen that had completed the grammar school work. Fish vs. Meat The Bemidji News reports aun rible condition of affairs in the fol- lowing item: The high price of meats plays havoc among tbe fish in the surrounding lakes. Several of the leading hotels and boarding houses are confining their boarders ww a strictly fish diet’ The numerous fishermen and fisherwomen in evi- dence might suggest a qualified boy- poott on the meat dealers. [FURNITURE He MEME Ree Me Re ee Me HE: { A conplete line of cubboards., sideboards, bookcaess | A Leading | Factor in the success of any business enterprise is the ability to keep up with the times— With the object of maintaining ‘at all times our position as caterers to ‘public wants and needs we have recently purchased a full line of staple articles in furniture and _ shipped them in a car load lot so we can make satisfactory prices knowing the new comers from the eastern states will not be satisfied with the old prices, heretofore asked—We also bought a car load of buggies and agricultural implements of standard makes and we cannow offer bargains that will not displease you— Come in and see what we have prices will do the talking. and our HENRY HUGHES & 60. Wholsale and jRetail Deale;s in General Merchandise GRAND RAPIDS COHASSET & UN DERTAKIN G We have some choice bar. ‘gains in Bed room suits, Chiffortntes and dressing tables tn golden oak and mahogny, | i . and china closets. Geo. F. Kremer | GRAND RAPIDS MINN. OEE RE AE SEE ee a ee ee Ee a a ee eee ee a ae ae ae a ae ea eee te ae te ete ee Grand Rapids Village Lots A. M. JOHNSON Has some very desirable residence lots in Grand Rapids that he has placed on the market. many are located in different parts of the village and include some of the handsomest sites within the corporation, Call at his place of business on the cornor.of Second street and Leland avenue. A. M. JOHNSON ° GRAND RAPIDS MINNESOTA. eA ee ‘Be CE ea eee ea eae ee ee a ea ea II a a REE ae ee ee ae ea a ae ea eae ARE ae ae a ee eae ea ae ae a ee te eae eae ee ae ete eae be ee ee SAXON OATS A large consignment of saxon oats just — re- ceived. A beautiful decorated dish given away with every package and the price is five cents below the market. We have all other kinds of breakfast foods also such as: Vitos, cream of wheat, Rals- ton’s breakfast food, Quaker oats, Pettijohn’s breakfast food, Wheat grils, Nature’s break- fast food, Grape Nuts. Farina, ete. andthe finest line of staple, ard fancy groceries found anywhere. Call in and see us. KREMER & KRFMER Grand Rap ds ey sveewseeweeneeanenennaceeneens ant