Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 20, 1904, Page 2

on XX. wae, Vou XIII.—No, 1 Is Granp Rapips, Irasca County, Minn., Saturpay, Aucust 20, 1904. bad Two DoLuars A YEAR. A Short Address Bright, sparkling bargains that are the windows of the Itasca Store. In short, cold facts easy to read, arousing instant enthusiasm are shown by They’re ea:y to buy too, and every coin you hand out for them is just like so much coin saved, for your paying half what you sometimes pay. togs and fixings. pretty strong statement. Here’s where you find the snappiest . That sounds pretty good, doesn’t it, and you might say it’s a We are here at the old stand to back up what we say, and the prices are more eloquent convincers than the bulky campaign explosions you will be hearing soon. August shortens all of us somewhat---we’re either “vacation broke” or we are getting togethersevery cent we can for a vacation. coaxed to buy when you are shortened Well So some of you have to be we’re shortening our stocks to meet the pocket-books of shortened people, and’the economic possibilities everywhere seen in our store, were never beaten in Grand Rapids, ---yes, for CASH. means ‘Money to you. vacation with, Summer Garments at Riddance Prices Now for the final riddance of garments for people who like to be comfortable at Coming in the midst of the warm weather, you have an oppor- small expense, tunity of getting more than your money’s worth of wear and good nature. and you'll see your advantage in coming early and securing your shares of these peer- King Sol wont bother you a bit when you are inside one of these less bargains. cool garments we’re offering at seasonable prices right now. I be comfortable and we just give you this hint of the good things to be had at the Itasca now. Good Hosiery Fancy, stylish conservative hoisery is much cheaper than it used to be if you go i p In this town are displays of both gentlemens and ladie’s hosiery are certainly the best in every respect‘ and the most satisfactory. We take special pride in keeping an unapproachable line of these goods, and our sales to the right place to buy them. conyince us thaf the people appreciate it. Silks Probably not one person in a dozen who buys silks at retail, is a judge of texture No doubt that is why many prefer to purchase thcir silks It takes away all the element of chance, and insures a full We believe in doing business that Look at these some’ nay. and relative values. here at this store. equivalent for one’s money AT ALL-TIMES. way’, and it is our constant effort. Somewhat shortened, are we? Seasonable things marked clear below the regular selling price Probably you can save enough here and now to go on that We'll be pleased to figure with you anyhow. Inspect Tt don’t cost much to ‘ Wont vou come? Itasca Mercantile Co. This is the Fellow * Who has gotten hold of so many of the dealers around here—The Trust Man. 3ut he didn’t get us. nobody's slaves. We're ake ourown prices, instead of quoting what somebody eise a1Is le é af ie We can sell you a first class Wagon or Buggy, the kind that will give the Lest satisfaction from the day you get it, and quote you a price that the trust would like to see wiped off the slate. , Butitisn’t. It’s here; and for YOUR benefit. F “ Our line of vehicles has been very carefully selected this sea- sop, and as a result, we have some especially tine Buggies to offer. Well tnade. from shaves and running gear to the fold-back top. Wagans for heavy work, also well made. Let us tell you more obvut: thenr. Ww. J.& H. D. Powers, Grand Rapids Minnesota. SKSKKKHCKKEKSHSO SHS SHH SHAHSSS ETE 9 ss A a a 8 se ee ee ee EERE Ee ee ee ee eee Ee EEE a Grand Ra is Oh aay! Village Lots wD perm per month We have choice residence lots all over town and we are sell- ing them on such easy terme that anybody cah 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, wii SR Ee A AE Se A aD a Sa ae EE A A ae ae ae ae a a aE ELECTION RETURNS BY MAIL, The workings of a law passed by the last legislature to the effect. that returns from remote voting precincts be sent to county seats. in registered letters, will be watched with in= terest. Judges of election under, the method, bitherto in vogue, have sel- ected a man, who was paid $1 per day and 10cents per mile and entrusted with the returns te be conveyed by him to the county seat. In this section of the state, owing to slow and difficult routes of travel, and “magnificent distances,” ex- pense amounting to as much as $40 has been incurred in some instances for single, sparsely settled precinets. The mail is practically as safe aud Sure as is the traveler, aud whea the extra precaution of registratiop is taken, it would seem that the mail route will be entirely satisfactory, Duluth, South Shore & Attantic Railway Bargains. From Duluth to Boston and return, via direct: rail, $25.75, ela? on sile August Ilth, 12th, and 18th. Final return limit September 3oth. ‘Through sleepers, August 11th. Boston and return, via train and steamer, $26.65 via Detroit - and Buffalo. Good leaving Duluth Aug- ust 12th. »| dates. From Duluth to Albany, N. Y.. and return Boston, Mass. “* “ New York, N,Y.% Montreal. Que. “ Quebec, Que.“ “ St.John,N.Bo “ * 33.00 + 38.85 50.00 Toronto, Ont, “ “ .. re Tickets on sale daily until September, ih, valid for return passage -until Oct, 2ist. Pro- portiovate rates to intermediate points. From Duluth to Sault Ste Marie and return St. Ignace “ “ 12.50 Mackinac Island ‘** 3 12.50 Tickets on sale every Friday, good for re- turn passage until the following Wednesday. From Duluth to Detroit, Mich., and return Toledo, Ohio, Ae Cleveland. Ohio,“ = * Buffalo,N. ¥. " ‘f . Tickets on sale every Friday until August 26th, valid for return pussage until Sept. 15. Marr Apson, Gen’) Agt. “ 430 Spalding Hotel Block,_ $12.50 $16.00 17.00 18.00 20,00 oppositiun, LOCAL POLITICS ARE ASTIRRING. Several Filings Have Already ‘Been Made and Some Annonncements are Published in Local Papers. There is an undercurrent of grave uncertainty amoung many aspiring Politicians in Grand Rapids and here- abouts. There is that indetinable Sumething in the desire to hold pub- lic office that will lead many a good man to sacrifice his business and tell lies to everyone with whom he can getan audience, This seews true of quite a number of Itasca county citi- zens just at present. Some of the aspirants for public preferment who have already announced their candi- dacy were simply ledastray by schem- ing politicians who desire to encom pas the defeat of some of the present public servants simply because these servants refuse to do the bidding of the aforesaid scheming politicians. Others aspire to place in the public service vecause they think there's “something in it.” Again there are those who are competent and are candidates because the people in gen- eral give them encouragement to hold public office. This Jatter class have nothing to fear as to the outcome. The legitimate compensation of any county officer is not so great that the efficient office-holder could not uet as much in any ordinary business pur- suit. But these facts will not lessen the intensity of the battle when the campaign is finally and fully opened. ‘The Republicans of the county have succeeded in mixing up the legisla- tive situation to a degree that almost insures the defeat of all Itasca candi- It is almost certain that a candidate from one of the other Counties will join with Cole of Cass and Itasca will be left out. Ibis now conceded that Mr. Cule will be nominated. Greeley has wot an- nounced his candidacy and if the field had been left clear to Seaman he would have been successful beyond a doubt. The entrance of King into the fight is a guarantee that this county will not be io it at the finish. It will not require a very astute 5 politician to make a correct guess as “Ho: why Eugene A. Arnold tiled as a Republican candidate for the office of county auditor. Arnold has al- ways been used as a cat’s paw to pull somebody’s chestnuts out cf the fire, and he is again at his old game. He entertains no hope of being elected to that or any other office, but he will act as a *‘fence’’ for a few poli- ticians whose plan it is to steal the office and make use of it as a private graft. The plan will not work, how- ever, because the people of Itasca county are “next” to Arnold and the gaug by whom he is employed. The candidacy of M. A. Spang, the present popular and efficient deputy sheriff, for the office of county audi- tor, eliminates the probability of an interesting contest for that import- ant position. Mat Spany’s compe- tency for the office is well known to all classes throughout the county and it would be a difficult matter to find a more popular citizen. His integ- rity canhot be questioned, and those who are wise in local politics already concede his nomination and election. Cc. C. Miller, the present county treasurer will be a candidate to suc- ceed himself and on his past record will find uo difficulty in rolling up nis usual substantial majority. A. A. Kremer has also tiled for the office of treasurer on the Republican ticket A. B. Clair will also be a caadidate tor re-election to the office of register of deeds. Outside of the few poli- ticians that is known as the Grand Rapids rivg, be will find little oppo- sition. Mr. Clair is recognized as one of the most efficient registers in the state of Minnesota. This fact, coupled with his personal popularity, gives ample assurance that his elec- tion is a foregone conclusion. E. J, McGowan will oppose him on the Republican ticket. Sheriff Hoolihan bas conducted his office in so eminently ‘a satisfactory manner that it is not likely he will | have any opposition. His re-election seems to be unanimously conceeded. J. P. Shaugnessy and J. H. Mc- Mahon’ will both enter the Demo- cratic primaries as crodidates for the. office of judge of probate. H.S. Hu- son will be the Republican candi- date, ‘J. D. Rassmussen. the present clerk of court, is the only candidate thus far mentioned for that office. Ibis not likely that he will have any and the same is true of Mrs Hattie F. Booth as to the office of school superintendent. For the office of surveyor Capt. Duluth, Mipn. Murchie has made the only filing up j to date. ‘There ist alk of the probable candidacy for that office of James H. Flynn of Cohasset, and Dick Knox. For the office’ of county commis: sioner in district No 1, AD. Brooks, Democrat, and F, L. Vance, Republi- can, have filed, In district No. 3 John Skelly, of Cohasset, and Atchie McWilhams of Naslwauk, have de- clared their intentions as Republican candidates. In district No. 5, Neil Mullins, Democrat, will be a candi- date. - Hurrah for the Windego Tournament. Commencing on August 29, the Windego club will play a series of gamer on the leanis.grounds opposite the M. E. Church. ‘The club received generous support from many who like a manly sport, and now propose to play some match- es for the entertainment of their friends and their own development. Tue Windege club is composed of auanly boys who play clean and honorable games. The following is the schedule ‘of the games to be played. August 29, Doran and Vermilyea ys. Mather and Watker. August 30, Kremer aud McLean vs. Powers and Reid. August 31, Blasing and Dickinson vs. Boiter and McMahon. September 1, Pouter and Sitz vs. O'Donnell and Thwing. September 2, Winners of Aug, 29, vs, Winters of August. 30. September 3, Aug. 31 vs. Sept. 1 Sept. 5, Sept. 2 vs. Sept. 3. Each game consists of three sets and will be called at 6 p. m. sharp. Mr. F. P. Sheldon, will act as umpire. tev. Andrew Walker is president of the club. Services at Swedish Lutheran Church. On Monday afternoon October 22, at 2 u'clock, there will be a discussion on baptism in the Swedish language at the Swedish Lutberan Zion church and in the evening at 7:30 there will be dedication services. Rev. Victor Samulson of Superior, vice president of vhe conferance will conduct the dedication ceremony. Rev..Dr.. Elm- quist of Daluth will speak in English. Rev, Krans of Duluth, Rev. Swenson of Cloquet, and Rev. Truedson of Hibbing will also he in attendauce. Democratic County Convention and Primaries. A Democratic delegate convention for the county of Itasca, state of Minnesota, will be held on Monday August 22nd, 1904 at 3 o’clock in the afternoon of said Gay at the court -house in the village of Grand Rapids, in said county, for the purpose of selecting 6 dele- gates to the Democratic Stute Convention to be held in the city of Minneapoiis, on 'Tues- day the 30th day of August, 1904, for the pur- pose of placing in nomination democratic candidates for the various state offices to be filled at the election to be held Nov. 8th, 1904, and to transact such other business as may properly come before it. ‘The said county convention will also desig- nate a resident of this county who shall represent the Democratic party of this county upon the state central committee for the ensuing two years, Said county convention will also provide for the appointment of a county Democratic committee for the ensuing two years. The basis of representation shall be one delegate for every 20 votes or major fraction thereof, cast for W. J. Bryan, November 190) and als 1 delegate at large for every voting precinct. In accordance with the above apportion- mvuc the severai precincts will be entitled to the following number of det Les: Blackberry Baruett Bridgie - Bass bro Bass Lak Campbell Comorant.-.. Crooked Lake Deer River Deer Lake. % Hees IHR ERNE EMERG EC MOS The ates shalLbe held in the usual voti ng places in the seyeral precincts on Saturday the 20th day of Apgust, A. D, 1904, from 2 p. m.to 3o’cloc k pm. By order of Democratic County Commit z A eraRS ts KILEY, ‘aa FA. KING, Chairman, Secretary. ‘ DECIDES CASE OF LONG STANDING Stitt & Howe “ Suecessfal in Suit Against Rat Portage Lumber Company. Through a dicision handed down Saturday by Judge W. S. McClenahan at Brainerd a suit of nearly three years’ standing and involving 20.000, 000 feet of pine in the Bear and Deer River territory in Itasca county is ended. Stitt & Howe, the plaintiffs. were giyen a verdict against the Rat Port- age Lumber company by reason of the non-fulfillment of a logging con- tract, with about 20,000,000 feet of Standing timber on payment to the defendent of $60,000, alleged to have been advanced on the contract. Atuorney Freyberger, of this city, appeared for the plainti® and Victor Welch. of Mianeupolis, R. Rv Briggs, of Duluth, and Senator McCarthy, of Graud Rapids were counci! for the defendant. Deeds to the timber were taken in the name of the Rat Portage Lumber Company to secure money advanced by the defendant for logging and the purchase of the timber. According to the contract, Stitt & Howe were to log 10,000,000 feet of pine per year, They carried out their part of the agreement for two years, when the Rat Portage company refused to pro- ceed further with its part and de- clined to advance any more money. Action was brought by the plain- tiffs to compel the defendant to ac- cept $60,000, the amount claimed to have been overdrawn, in satisfaction of the termination of the contract, and to secure a title to the timber which had not been cut. By reason of the decision the plaintiff pays over $60,000, and takes the timber, which has increased in value whiie the suit has been in progress to $200,000. Evidence was taken in this city and Brainerd in February and sub- mitted to Judge McClenahan, who handed down his dicision Saturday. The County Board Meeting. At a meeting of the board of county cummissioners held this week the attention of the members was largely given to the consideration of public roads. Hearings were ordered on several petitions for new roads and improvemepts, and three con- tracts were let. Elmer Brock was awarded a contract for changing the course of a portion of the Diamond mine road beyond Prairie river bridge, at an approximate cost of $300. Archie McWilliams and Dick Kearns were awarded acontract for the con- struction of 23 miles of road running north from Bovey in the direction of the Diamond mine at a cost of $1,750. Sam Martin’s bid of $1,700 to con- struct two miles of road in 56-25, to connect with the Hill Lake road in section 35. The townships of Bass Brook. Deer River and Ardenhurst were each given an appropriation of $300. Mederie Again iu Trouble. Crookston Times: Mederic Per- rault, who is the proprietor of a saloon at Farley, arrived in the city last evening with his son-in-law, Ed. Bennett of the same place, the two driving over land. Bennett is head- ed for Norta Dakota with five horses looking for work, and Perrault is looking for his wife of whom he is suspicious. Perrault, usually a very careful dresser, has his mustache shaved off and is dressed in overalls, a soft shirt that bas seen its best days, and «a wide brimmed and rather aged looking straw hat. He spent a night here and today proceeded west and stated that he would go as far as Grand Forks, at least in search of his wife. She is quite well known here, and advirtises as a fortune teller and also sellsa prescription whicn’she says will kill tape worms, and asks the round sum of 265c a bottle for it. She has been here several times, and had rooms once in the Vine block where she met her customers. Perrault stated that he believed she was being followed about hy a map from Bemidji, and he expects to surprise the two together there be- fore he gives up bis search. |, it has been learned that the woman was here about two weeks ago, and that a heavy set man was seeu in her company. A friend of the woman stated today that when they left this city, it was to make the towns along Halstad line, but it is not known exactly where they are at present, or whether they arein the same town or not. Perrault claims that he has been trying to get a divorce for some time past, and is simply after evidence now upon which to start another suit,, and itis not his purpose to. start. any prosecution no matter: what condition of affairs he happens. to discover, ‘ t——=