Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 25, 1906, Page 1

Vor, XIV.—No, 9 ’ WILLIAM HOOLIHAN Democratic Candidate for Sheriff. There being no opposition in primaries to Mr. Hoohhan for nomination as shenff he will be the the unanimous choice of his party for re- election. ‘Two years ago he was the unanimous choice of the whole people, term. No reason has been presented up to date after having served one the] why he should have any opposition this year. The only excuse 1s that others want the office because 11s con- sidered a very good one in compen- sation. It would probably be impos- sible to find a voter in the county who could truthfully advance one \ , : eS Granp Rapips, Irasca County, public service. ‘ requires the performance of many dis- as collecting personal property taxed under execution from Ins personal fnends, two cases where this duty was placed ingly discharged hts obligation to the public without fear or favor. The ap- prehension and detention of persons charged with offenses of various kinds and degrees is another disagreeable feature of the office of shenff, but it is a duty that must be done, and the man who would fail to exert his best energy and ability in the faithfal dis- charge of such requirements is un- worthy to hold the office, During the past two years there has been an unusually large amount of work in the office and 1 has all been done ina man- iner that will not admit ot criticism. Mr. Hoolthan exercises good judgment en {excellent tact in the work of his office and is recognized as one of the most efficient officers in the state, This being true his friends every-where in the county feel that his re-election 1s assured beyond doubt. His warm friends aré confined to no party and among Republicans he has as many advocates as among Democrats. Card of Thanks. We desire to express our sincere thanks to the many friends -who ex- tended their tender assistance abd sympathy during the illness and bur- ial 6t our beloved husband and father. We feel éspecially grateful to, the Order of Royal £Neighbors and Modern *Woodmen. Mrs. GEORGE GowAN valid reason why the present able! and CHILDREN. Grand Rapids past 15 years. Children’s New Fall Coats, $2.98 up to Prices always lower than elsewhere for the same Quality of Goods Itasca - Mercantile - Co. THE STORE OF QUALITY This store has done its full share in educating economical buyers preached the gospel of good merchandise and low prices in Grand Rapids for the We have’proven from the very first that our goods are newer, better made, always up to the fashions, carefully chosen and fairly priced. We could write a book telling of the good features of this store. vince yourself and become acquainted with our methods is to make a tour of all other stores in town before coming to the Itasca then go through the’ vast assort- ment of NEW FALL GOODS here. Be prepared for an agreeable surprise if you are coming for the first time. A trip through this big store is a liberal education to the seeker after a shopping place where every item is best value for the least money. ... Come in and get Ideas for Fall ... ITASCA MERCANTILE CoO. THE STORE OF QUALITY ' Grand Rapids \ Minuesota We have The best way to con- $10.00 Women’s New Fall Coats, 10, 12.50 and - - - 18.00 Women’s New Fall Skirts, 4.98, 6.50 - - - - 10.00 New Walk-Over Shoes for Fall, 3.50 Pee hin ste ee as 4.00 New Outing Flannels, per yard 8c, 0c and - E 12 1-2c New Flannelettes, per yard 10c, 12 1-2c and Se hate 18c New Fall Dress Goods, per yard 30c,48c and_ - - 98c New Comforts and Blankets from 48c up to Sie 6.50 4 sheriff should not be retained in the, The officejis one that, agreeable duties—such, for example), We might memtion one or, upon Mr. Hoolthan and he unflinch-, <4 —— _ HON. D.M. GUNN. | N., SaturDay, AuGusT 25, 906.’ ry Republican Candidate for State Senate, Fifty- Second District. During the past year the papers and people of Northern Minnesota’ have ,been insisting that only strong men Nshould be sent to the legislature. Sound, convincing and unanswerable arguments have been presented show- ing the imperative necessity of doing so, particularly at this time. . All have agreed upon it. There is'no dissent- ing or ‘don’t care” senument, Itis a business necessity. The rapid devei- opment of this section of the state during the past few years and the in- adequate legislation that the people have contended with has ‘aroused a public demand that only the ablest men to be had should be chosen to represent these great interests in the state legislature. be ‘The reapportionment. of the state for legislative representation will come up during the next session and north- ern Minnesota must have men who know and have the ability to dembad and exact her just deserts. Appropnations for state drainage will be demanded and it wilt require strong, earnest men to secure It. The state land laws are to be dealt with in a radical manner to the end that greater inducements may be of- fered to a desirable class of settlers for this rich region of Minnesota, and it will require men well equipped with experience and energy to secure the passage of such laws as present con- ditions demand. One ot the greatest problems before ‘the people to be solved is that of good roads. ‘The present laws must be amended in many respects and great- er revenues for road and bridge funds made possible. To bring this about the services of noyices or men without influence will not do. The railroad rate agitation now be- fore the public in all its intensity must be grappled with by men whose sym- pathies and interests are with the people. In response to these and many other demands the men who are chosen to legislative positions from the northern districts must be known as advocates thereof without reserve. It will not be sufficient to say that this or that candidate 1s honest—he must also be active, a man of influence and strong personality. ‘Little John- nie Jones,” ten years old. may be an absolutely honest boy, but he could not be expected to exert much 1n- fluence on state legislation, even though he were elected a member of the law-making body. Honesty is the first requisite of a legislator,but it is not by any means the only one. The fact that a man has been.a member of the legislature and offended no one ts ng recommendation tor his being ek ete heen ieee re-elected. He should do things. During the coming session there are many things to be done. 3 Hon. D. M. Gunn of Grand Rapids is recognized as one of the most in— fluential men in northern Minnesota. He has had legislative experience and has left his impress upon the statute books of the state in the measures which he successfully championed. Warly imthe present campaign he was urged by men who know him from the four counties of the district to be- come a candidate for the state senate, because of his fitness to do the things that the people demand. TRAINS WILL SOON BE RUN Road to Bovey Direct Is Nearly Ready and Traffic Moving. MUCH MINING MACHINERY TO HAUL Trains: Will be Running by Septem- ber 1—Not Yet Known Whether Regular Passenger Service Will be Put on This Fall. The extention of the Duluth, Mis- saba & Northern road from Alborn, on the main line to Bovey, on the western Mesaba range, will be com- pleted in a very few days. There are but one and one-half miles of steel to be laid to complete thé connection, between Bengal and Alborn. ‘The road is all graded at this point and ready for the ties and steel. The steel is on hand, but there have been some exasperating delays on account of the non-delivery of the ties by the parties who had contracts to deliver them. Trains will be running over the new extention between now and Sept. 1, 1t is expected. Whether a regular passenger train will be put on this fal or not remains to be seen. If the business warrants it will be put on immediately, but if not the passenger business will be accommodated by a coach or two on freight trains for the present. There is a very large amouné of mining machinery to go into the western Mesaba range as soon as trains are put on, but it is said that no ore, beyond possibly a few sample cargoes, will be shipped from there this season. The Holman and Canis- teo mines will have been developed in good shipe for heavy production by next spring. A large amount of stripping is to be done at these and other properties in the meantime and steam shovels will be shipped in over jfamous loger anda the new extention. SOCIETY. ¢ ‘ Two Dotuars a YEAR. LOOKING FOR A LOST BOY Wilson O’Connell, Aged 13, .of St. Paul, Disappears With $50. LOOKS LIKE CASE OF KIDNAPPING Boy Leaves Home in Company With F. D. Parker, 18 Years Old, Who is Arrested in Grand Rapids by Policeman Seamans. Wilson McConnell of St. Paul, aged 13,has been missing from the home of his parents in St. Paul since August 7. On that date he sold a newspaper route of which he had control in the Saintly city for $50 and left town without the formality of saying goodbye to his parents or other mem- bers of the family. Sinultaneously F. D, Parker, another St. Paul youth, aged 18, disappeared. The two were traced as far north as Grand Rapids. John O'Connor, chief of police of St. Paul,notified the Grand Rapids, police giving a description ef the two boys. Parker was easily identified as he is lame. Last Saturday morning he showed up on the streets here selling novelties. He was arrested by Officer Seamans and taken to jail. <A letter was found on his person written by his fatherin which the boy was ad- vised to send the McConnell kid on west as the officers were after him. The boy acknowledged to the police that the letter was written by his father. .Cupies of the letter were sent to the McConnell boy’s father and to Chief O’Connor at St. Paul. When confrovted with a copy of: the letter Parker declared it to be a forgery and denied alk acknowledge of «the whereabouts of the missing bey. The Parker boy, under arrest. here, also denied that he had know- ledge of the McConnell boy’s where- abouts and said that he did not. leave St. Paul in his company, but had met him on the train. “L. K. McConnell, traveling passenger agent for the C. M. & St. P. railway, an uncle of the lost lad, arrived here Tuesday and after gaining all possible infurmation he left for the west, stopping off at Cass Lake and other places. On 'Tues- day Officer Harry received a letter from the Parker boy’s father in which re- quest was made for any information that the policeman might have rela- tive to the matter, remaking that McConnell Sr. looked like “easy money” to him. Policeman Harry wired the contents of the letter to L- K. McConnell, who was then at Cass Lake. ltlooks like an attempt at kidnapping by the Parkers. The father of the missing boy isa man of some means, and the evidence dis- covered through the letters written by Parker Sr. to his son and Police- man Harry would indicate that the Parkers hvpe to keep the boy in hid- ing until a reward is offered. The bungling quality of work done, how- ever, is more apt to land the conspira- tors in jail than in possession of any ready money. The Parker boy was released from jail Wednesday and al- lowed to go his way in the hope ahat he would reveal the present abode of the much-wanted McConnell boy. Democratic Primaries. The Democrats of the county elect- ed delegates from the several pre- cincts last evening between the hours of 7 and 9 o’clock, to meet in in convention at Grand Rapids this afternoon in Village hall for the pur- pose of selecting eight delegates to the state conventiun, which will be held at Minneapolis on September 4. The delegates chosen from precinct No. 1 in Grand Rapids were: John Rellis, Hugh McEwan, George Rid- dell and Thomas Wells; from No. 2: A. B, Clair, Charles P. Doran, L. W. Huntley, R. C. Holt, John Hepfel, F. A. King and A. E. Wilder. It is likely that A. B. Clair will be named as the Itasca county member of the state central committee. George Riddell returned Sunday last from Milwaukee, where he had spent a week in attendance at the national gathering of~the Fraernal Order of Eagles. He represented the local aerie. Mr, Riddell reports a great flock of birds in the town of great time they had, HISTORICAL \ , i i} ' i t