Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 7, 1904, Page 2

i Vou XII.—No, 38 o > Granp Rapips, Irasca County, Minn., Sarurpay, May 7, 1904. Two Dotiars A YEAR. | : ; : 8 rites niet SP SIVLSS e have them. URTAINS | Ee | CS dated 35¢ to 74c each. before you buy, In 3IGR and price. what we have to show you. S beobiokeod HOR now, a yard anc up. When Buying Piows.. Is to see us about the pur- D chase. Ever since the tirst rude crooked stick was used to break ground by the ancestors of Noah there has been plows—and plows- But. Oh, what a differ- ence! Somewere merely intend ed to be gotten on the market esl possible way—anything to sell. Others are made with an eye si gle to their serving the purpose of tbe user, ‘They are made of the best steel and wood that can be found for the purpose—p ows that plow, and yet are tanufaectured in such a way that they cost little or no more than the trashy kind. The best is all we handle. And are prices are right—always. W. J. & H. D. Powers, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Pioneer “Meat Mee THOMAS FINNEGAN, Prop. Fresh and || Fish, Game Salt Meats li] Poultry ete. ASK ANY OF OUR REGULAR CUSTOMERS A WILL TELL YOU THAT THE VERY BEST sh ene es ARE KEPT AT THE PIONEER ME Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Canned ‘Goods ODD FELLOWS’ BUILDING, LELAND AVENUE., i GRAND RAPIDS. SLSLSSSISVWSLVSVS LVN LOD SLSLSVSLESSLSLSLSL#SPSLSLSLSLSLSS * RITE AE ee Ea ee ee a ae ae a He ae ea aa a a a EEE ae a ae ae ae ae a ae ea ae a ae eR EE snseesonenenseananasonee Down and $5 per month Grand Rapids Village Lots $5 We have choice residence lots all over town and we are sell- ing them on such easy terme that anybody can buy. $5 down and $5 per month is certainly easy. Come in and talk the matter over, A house and three lots for sale cheap. We also have some choice business lots on our lists. They are for sale On easy terms. REISHUS-REMER LAND COMPANY, A SFE A AE EE AS A A ea ae Prertiiiiiitt tite ERE A SOE AE DE SEE A eA AEE pe A Ea A ae a ae a HE i HOUSE CLEANING NEEDS Just what you need in our Per- fect Window Cleaner, at 10 cents a cake. Will last you a year, and do the work better and easier than any cther nfethod. are using it and can testify to its efficacy. not scratch or harm the finest plate glass. n common shades, a nice assortment at from Look at the line anyhow lace curtains we have anything you want from one to seven dollars a pair, all well made and in tasty patterns. CARPETS, RUGS AND MATTING e think we can suit you this year in both style It costs nothing to find out just you how cheaply you can get a new carpet A good assortment of styles and colors from 4oc Our new furniture department on the main floor is much handier and better than up-stairs. Come and see the goods and price them. Itasca Mercantile Co. Dozens Does It will surprise REPUDIATES DICTATORSHIP. There can be no question about the meaning of the following editoral, taken from the Border Budget of Lu- ternational Falls: The question of whether or not — Itasci countygis entitled to a rep- resentative this year and who the favored one will be is very likely to disorganize the Republi can forces this fall. The Grand Rapids Myanet has taken the liberty to appoint Dan Gunn as dictator of the party in the coun- ly and by his silence Mr. Gunn acknowledges himself as czar, What special reason he has for assuming this Herculean task is nov a matter of specuitaion. Mr. Gunn is very anxious to secure the nomination for railroad and warehouse commissioner, and it is very evident that if he can con- trol the organization cf this county he can make a trade with Representative Cole tor the vote of Oass county’s delegation in the state cunvenlion. In return Cole would receive ‘:unn’s sup-, port for the legislature. It re- mains for the rank and tile to de- cide wheter they are to be used as trading stock by Gunn or whether tbey will demand a rep- resentative next winter to look after their needs and make an ef- furt to secure an appropriation for the drainage of state swamp lands. ‘They are too intelligent and independent to wear a halter with a serene smile of satisfac- tion and they have tou much at stake to hesitate as to which course to pursue. Prepare Your Baskets. Now that our Swedish Lutheran friends have their church in piace it is necessary to make many improve- ments on the interior of the building, all of which costs money. In order to assist in this meritorious work the ladies of tne church will give a basket socia) at Village hall on Thursday evening of next week, which will be May 12. It is not necessary to explain to the ladies what a basket social is— they all know. They understand how to prepare the dainty baskets so as to make them attractive to the mascu- line eye, and they will fill them with rare delicacies that will make the purchaser of a basket. that costs him $5.00 feel that he has secured a genu- ine bargain. Everybody is hereby ex- tended a cordial] invitation to attend. Remmber the date—Tuursday even- ing, May 12. Hotel Changes Hands. J.H. Johnson, who has conducted the Keanedy ranch on the Prairie river. for some time, has leased the Scandinavian house of L. R. Roat and taken charge. He has changed the name of the place to the Great Northern. Mr. Johnson is an experi- enced hotel man and the Herald-Re- view predicts that he will make a success of the business. THE COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING Secretary Thwing Tenders His Resig- nation—Cement Sidewalks Considered. At the regular monthly meeting of the Grand Rapids Commercial club last Monday evening the resignation of Secretary Thwing was received. While the members were loth to ac- cept it, Mr. Thwing stated positively that he would not serve longer than another month, club a chance to decide upon his suc- cessor. He said his business was such that he could not give the or- ganization the time which it should have from its secretary and both in justice to himself and the club he would insist upon retiring from the position. The executive committee Was empowered to appoint a secretary and Mr. 'Thwing’s resignation was ac- cepted to take effect June Ist. The committee on highways was instruct- ed to draft a set of resolutions to be Presented to the council setting forth the desirability of begining a system of cement sidewalks in the village. The matterof highway improvements to Bovey and other lucalities was also discussed and the committee was in- Structed to meet with the commis- sioners for the purpose of urging ac- tion in this direction. HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT A Suitable Program is Being Ar- ranged by Superintendent Stewart. ‘The school board has given Superin- tendent Stewart carte blanche in making preparations for the com- mencement exercises of Grand Rapids High school. Miss Beth A. Polly will be the only graduate for 1904, but the program will be* suitable for a class of twenty. ‘The scenery now being placed on the stage of the audi- torium will make our High school the most desirable place in the vil- lage for an entertainment of any kind, and the 04 commencement will be the for mal opening of the auditor- jum. Superintendent R. E. Denteld Of the Duluth schools wii! dediver the wAdress. Supt... Deafel among the leading educators of the west and his presence on this occa- sion is regarded as a special attrac- tion that will add much to the value of the interesting program that has been prepared, as follows: PROGRAM. Music .... .. . Orchestra Invocation. Andrew Walker Song.. . School Recitation. Legend of Bregenz on’ Essay... su. A Modern Samaritan “Beth A. Polly Vocal solo.. Miss Dewey Declamation.. Tonssuint S’Overture Tully .-Orchestra R. E. Depfeld Violin Solo. ..- Beethoven Presentation of diplomas Nase Henry Hughes, President of Board Benediction... . Rev, Father O'Mahoney Thomas Kelly Sells Out. Grant & Holloran have purchased the Senate saloon, conducted for many years by Thomas Kelly and have taken charge of the place. They will immediately make some very substantial improvements Oa the building. It wil be widened out to the full width of the lot and the ceil- ing wilt be raised. ‘*Doc” Welsh will have charge of the restaurant, which at once insures the popularity of that branch of the business. He is now conducting the restaurant, where he presided for many years under the old management. <A horseshoe counter will be put in and in other ways made more modern and convenient. Frank Grant will bave charge of the Senate while Pat Halloran will remain as manager of the Grant & Halloran place’ Getting Into Condi ‘ion. The members of the running team of the local tire department met on Sunday afternoon and discussed plans for participating in the tournament to be held at Grand Rapids June 21-24. The coupling was inspected and sev- eral cf the boys tried putting on the nozzel. Itissafe to predict that Cap- tain Schumaker will :ave the boys tried out inavery short time, and that the members of the regular team will be selected in ample time to get to running a record-breaking time. —Cuss Lake Voice. Work at the Arcturus, The Oliver Mining company has an option on the Arcturus property and have been doing drill work fur some time. ‘wo drills are being operated and report says that the result thus far Went fee thus giving the, SHOULD BE PROHIBITED Sale and Use of Fire Crackers and Other Explosives Should be Stopped. Grand Rapids is one of the import- ant towns that has so far tolerated the flre-cracker nuisance without of- ficial protest. There have occured some accidents here in the past, but fortupately nothing serious has so far taken place as a result of the fool aud giant crackers operating. togéther. That the business portion of the town has not been reduced to ashes is a mere matter of good luck. Even arrangementcommittees on Fourth ot July have been so carelesss of the public safety as to erect platforms for the discharge of tire works in the very center of the village. That such reck- lessuess has not resulted disastrously was wholly due to good luck and not zood judgement, It is not only the danger but as well the aunoyance of this public nuisance that should im- bell the counci] to prohibit it entire- ly. Itisnotlikely that Grand Rap- ids will have a Fourth of July cele- bration this year, but‘ if dealers are nut warned that ordinance hibiting the sale of such explosives will be passed. they will stock up with them and the danger and ouis- once will be as great as heretofore. The council should be heard from forthwith, PINE TIMBER TO BE SOLD Bids For Reservation Timber Will Be Received on November 15, The secretary of the interior has approved the instructiors of the com- mnissioner of the general land office providing for the sale of pine timber op lands within the ceded Chippewa Indian reservation in Minnesota Nov. 15, next. The sale will be held at Cass Lake, and will be by means of sealed bids. The land from which thetimber js to be sold is located in the Pigeon river, Fond du Lac, Ber- esford, Deer Creek, Chippewa of the Mississippi, Wionibigosh, Leech Lake, Red Lake, and White Earth Téservations. ~ It” comprises” 116,00 acres, containg 138,000,000 feet of white pine and 82,(00,000 feet of Nor- way pine. “The timber will be cut clean under the act of Jan. 14,1889 as an.mend by the act of June 27, 1902. Argues for Fairness __.The Herald-Review argues for fair- | ness to the pioneers of the northern nulf of Itasca county in the distri- -bution of the $50,000 road fund. ‘That is right. Fairness would suggest that the northern half get the larger half. It isan empire of vast promise.—Du- luth Evening Herald. Comes Back to the Farm. R. McLénuan, formerly agent for the Great Northern at Grand Rapids, but who has resided at Bemidji and Koochiching for the past four years, has decided to again make this place his home. Mr. McLennan owns one of the finest farmes in the county about two and a half south-west of town on Pokegama lake, and there he is now moving with his family. Misses Mae and Espie McLennan are teachers in Bemidji and: will not be here until after the close of the present term. Miss Mae has a home- stead in the northern part of Itas- ca county that will reqiure her atten- tion during much of the summer months. Fisher, the eldest son, holds a responsible position with the Brain- erd Lumber company at Bemidji. Ross, who is is now sixteen years old, only measures 6 feet 24 inces the long way, and weighs 185 pounds, will come with his parents to grow up on the farm. Attention, Sir Nights. On Saturday, May 21, there will be held the Northwestern Pythian fes- tival at Minneapolis. The railroads have made a rate of 1 fare for the round trip. Circulars issued announc- ing the event say it will be anong the largest and most important de- monstrations that have ever occured under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias since its inception. Nelson, Favors Mo dificaiion, Senator Nelson has gone on record as favoring a modification of the rules accepting field notes on swamp lands as final evidence. Mr Nelson does not go quite so far as Congressman Bede, but is of the opinion that there should be a hearing before the local register and receiver wheuevere a pro- per showing is made on claims that lands are distinctively agricultural. pro- | {TO ENLARGE VILLAGE HALL Council Has Purchased Corner Lot North of Village Building. Village attorney Price closed a deal for the purchase of the lot adjoining Village hall on the north, this week, for $300. The lot is 25x100 feet, and the price paid makes the purchase a decided bargain for the grounds. ‘Che village needed this lot and it has al- ways been regretted that it was not bought when the original purchase was made. If the village is to main- tain a public hall the present one is entirely inadequate for public enter- tainments of any kind. Show com- panies that are worth paying the price to see will not come here. On Mon- day night last when the ‘‘Missourt Girl” company was here, Manager Gole turned away a large number of people, as there was not even stand= ing room left when the play began, and then the total receipts only amounted to $141.20,thirty dollars of whicn went to the village. With the single exit provided, what would be the result in case of flre? It is almost horrible to contemplate. With the additional twenty-tive feet now owned by the village the hall might be en- Jarged and an exit proyided on the north side with stairways leading to the east and west. This plan is fav- arably considered by some members of the council. At present the finances atthe command of the council may not justify the undertaking, but the improvement should be made at the earliest pussible moment. Inasmuch as certain improvements are already ordered in the way of painting, etc., it might be well for the council to give some consideration to the matter of putting in the north side exit, and possibly the building might also be enlarged this year. A. J. WHITEMAN LOSES HIS suIT Attempt to Break Deed ‘to Itasea County Property is a Failure. Alonzo J. Whiteman, former state sevator from Duluth, figures it a case decided in the state supreme court by Justice Douglas last week. The case is that of the old Powers & Dwyer Logging company, respondent, vs. Alonzo J.. Whiteman and others, de- fendants and‘appellants. Two words were left out of a deed to certain Itasca county propesty in which Whiteman was a partowner, White- manand others attempted to make vut the deed was a mortgage because of the omission of the words, but the lower court is affirmed in holding that the instrument is a true deed of convey- ance. A Narrow Escape. Last Thursday as the west bound passenger train was nearing Solway Engineer Murry discovered a railroad bridge to be on fire. He reversed his lever and jumped for safety. The train stopped on the bridge and two cars were badly damaged by the ex- plosion of gas which followed. None of the passengers were injured. The east bound train the day following was about four hours late as a conse~ quence. Farm For Sale. 300-acre farm in B: Brook town- ship; 2 good log houses, one 20x40 feet in dimensions 14 stories hgh, the other 12x18 feet; barn for 6 horses; ice house, root house, chicken house. 400,000 feet spruce and 200, 000 fee tamarac, log size. $2,600 will take the place. Terms to suit purchaser. J, L. Jellison Cohasset, Minnesota. Beware of the Tarautula. A life size tarantula was found ina bunch of bananas at the store of the Bemidji Mercantile company. Oneof the clerks had gone to the bunch to pluck some for a customer when he noticed the insect. Its life-less form is now preserved in a bottle of alco= hol. The bite of the taraneula is cer- tain death and they are not infrequent- ly found in bunches of fruit. Many in- stances are on record where fatalities j have resulted to employes at fruit stores as a result of being bitten by tarantulas.—Bemedji Pioneer. A Political Prediction, E. J. Farrel, the present auditor of Itasca county, and we might say he future also, was in Cass Lake this week enroute to Walker, where he went to louk over some of the records. Mr. Farrell made us a most pleasant call on Wednesday night. — Cas Lake, | Voice.