Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, November 17, 1906, Page 1

VoL, XIV.—No, 21 is MINNESOTA'S PUBLIC. LANDS Millions of Acres Still Remaining Subject to Entry. REPORT OF THE SURVEYOR GENERAL Gommissioner Richards of the Gen- eral Land Office Shows There Are 2,507,559 Open to Settle- ment in This State. News from Washington under re- cent date reports that there still remains a large area of vacant, unap- propriated public land in the state of Minnesotd. Ina supplemental state- ment to his annual report, W. A. Richards, commissioner of the general land office, shows that there are 2,507,550 arcres of government land in the state, subject to entry. The lands are described to be swampy for the most part, while a consider- able portion has timber or brush growing upon, it. There are some distinctively agriculturai lands in Kittson and Itasca counties, and a sma}l area in Hubbard of that sort. Divided by land districts, it is shown | that there are in the— e | Arces Cass lake district.........-.... +. 757,855 Crookston district . 978,284] Duluth district .. . 159,913 St. Cloud district. 11,468 The last named district prob- | ably be consolidated at an early date! with the Duluth or Crookston district. | 361), and it is expected that all work In regard to work done by the Minne- sota surveyor general’s office, commis- sioner Richards says: ‘‘No contracts for surveys were awarded in this district, and only four special instructions for survey of islands, at an estimated cost of $105. Two of these island surveys are reported made, but returns not yet transmitted. No returns were made of the other two. There are several outstand- | ing surveys, authorized im fomer years, of which no mention is made 1n the report of the surveyor general, though he states that nine townships /inan Indian reservation, and that 1,032 miles of line were surveyed, the | returns of which he has examined and | approved; also, that eighty-five plats | and diagrams have been prepared. | Section 2218-2221 of the revised | statutes provide the manner iu which | surveyors general’s offices shall be | closed upon the completion of the | Surveys in their districts, andthe) | surveying arcbives transferred to the | custody of the state authorities.| Section 2221 porvides that these | archives shall not be turned over to the authorities of any state untill such State shall have made provision by statute for their reception ‘and care. In the stateof Minnesota the surveyor-general estimates that all surveys will be completed and re- turos thereof admitted by Dee. 31, 1907. In the state-of North Dokata the only lands remaining unsurveyed are those within the Standing Rock and Fort Berthold Indian reserva- tonis; provision fur the survey of for- mer reservation was made by the act of June 21, 1906, (pamohlet starts., in conection therewith will be com- pleted by June 30, 1908. In yewof the provision of sectior 2221, supra, it is suggested that the attention of the proper officers of tbe states’ of Minnesota and North Dakota be in-} vited to the fact that tbe records of} their respective surveyors-general will soon be ready to be turned over to the state authorities, and that Granp Rapips, Irasca County; provision is necessary for the’ pres- ervation and safe keeping of such records. Upon the receipt of notice from the state authoritiés that such provisions have been made, steps can then be taken to turn over to the proper state officer the surveying archives without delay. These records are being constantly con- sulted by local surveyors and other parties in interest, and it is deemed essential that the surveyors-general’s offices be kept open for such pur- proses uutil the state authorties shall be ready to receive and care for the archives as public records and provisions made for free access there= to.” During the past year logging operations on ceded Chippewa lands, Minnesota, under the act of June 27, 1902, the Morris act, was in progress on 242 different sections, 109 mote than the previous year. The logging, under said act, has now been carried on for three years., The following statement shows the number of , feet of timber logged during each of the three years, the value of the timber, and the expense of logging to the Indians, including salaries and necessary expenses of scaling, viz.: Feet Season. Logged. Value. 1903*04......... 45,590,448 8 269,198.12 1904-05. . . 121,648,764 815,261.18 1905-06. . 173,562,998 1,122,918,93 Total 340,795,210 $2,207,378. 23 Expense Season. of Logging. 1903-04. . + + $14,413.58 2904-05... +++ 26,805.88 BP OB ares oe sie aa ate 35,592.84 Total 76,812.30 The percentage of expense of log- ging has decrased each year, Last year it was less than 3 1-5 per cent of the value of the timber logged, and for the three years it has been less than 33 per cent. Get the Herald-Review while you may for $1. Only sixty days more. PATTERNS FOR DECEMBER ARE HERE ie, 15e, NOHIGHER Women’s Outing Gowns In quoting the following nv planned that they excel all o' similar prices. alities such as have and Chec in demand. Prices | values and prices at $2.25 $5.00 $6.50 2s » © $12.50 the prices we quote. Bonnets and Toques, shapes 35c 50c 75c¢ » The D McCLUR: $3.00 per year. and ¢ c s an enviable reputation. Women’s Outing Flannel Gowns, in’ also White, which are now greatly $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 they will win your instant approval. New Knit Goods Everything new in Knit Goods—Children’s Ladies’ Golf Gloves, Ladies’ Shawls, square or round WORLD’S WORK As agents for the Butterick Patterns we are authorized to make this remarkable clubbing offer. This offer is an unusual one, good for three months. These three Magazines, taken singly by the month, cost $6.00 Our suggestion means a saving to you of one-half, SIA é# Nothing that is not Good. Everything that is Good. oat BUTTERICK MANY PRETTY Itasca Mercantile Go, ; The Store of Quality © Grand Rapids, - Flannel umbers we have thers offered at ssortments are extreme wrapper Our skimpin and Fig tripes res, Several New Model Walking SKirts An admirable collection and one that embraces many styles so charmingly beautiful that These come in the most stunning plaited models in a large range of materials such as Mixtures, Panamas, Cheviots, Serges and Broadcloths, in plain colors and black as well as many effective novelties in the smart new Plaids, all are most exceptional The Leading Fur Store Are you’thinking of Furs yet? Oc to Mittens and years $2.00 Coats 98c “$3.50 Coats $1 .98 $5.00 Coats $3.00 = © $3.00 elineator! AN EXTRAORDINARK CLUBBING OFFER THE CELINEATOR \ $3.00 Minn. Women’s Flannelette The kind that keeps you warm in the most weather. you need something warmer than a common in the make. Greys, of 12lc Flannelette, all sizes $1.25 «« $1.50 It’s time, and remember we are in the Fur business this season as never before with a stock of Furs that you will find hard to equal in Grand Rapids at Furs that are reliable—Furs that carry our guarantee, natural blend or Sable ;Fox, Martins, or Nearseal. Prices range by 17.5C from $17.50 Children’s Coats Priced Low Right now is the time of year you get the most good out of anew garment. We are giving you some real bargains in Fancy Plaids, Mixtures and Plain Colors, all sizes, 3 to 14 HOLIDAY LINES ARE ALREADY HERE FOR YOUR INSPECTION Gowns The time has come when Wrappers are cut full, no New designs in Stripes Reds and Biacks. Made Black Petticoats gbtirts, that t have Fit and yle oO em. Sat Skirts ateen 89c © $2.98 _ New Heatherbloom Skirts, light in weight and has the rustle of real silk. $3.25 =< $3.75 a FAMERS OF 4 q Minn., Saturpay, Nov. 17, 1906. IHSch COUNTY Some Prosperous Tillers of the Soil and Where They Live. THE 6000 ROADS MOVEMENT Settlers Are Much Interested in the Good Roads Agitation and Feel That Their Future Prosperity Depends Upon Highways. North of Bigfork the good roads proposition seems to be the pre- Pominent idea and from the number of miles of road cut out and cor- duroyed it would seem that the settlers in this locality are endeavor- ing to show their faith by their works. From Bigfork to Effie, over the Kinney trail a distance of ten miles, and from Bigfork straight north, a distance of eight miles following the section line, the road is cut two rods wide. From the end of this road a winter road is cut out to Northome, a distance of thirty miles. In town 61-26 and 62-26 there is over thirty miles of road cut out. Some county money Was expended but the greater portion of the work was done free gratis by the settlers themselves. Levi Cochran, an old subscriber of the Herald-Review, settled in 62-26 five years ago. Mr. Cochran has a fine farm of 160 acres and his im- provements indicate that he has a thorough up-to-date energetic busi- ness method of doing things. He isa public spirited man and through his efforts a great deal is due in this town to the rapid development in food roads and schools. His son, 3y A. Cochran, is teaching the Wild- wood school, and a daughter is also teaching. Mr. A. J. Porter came from Mille La county five years ago and settled on a homestead in section 22, town 151, range Mr. Porter deserves unusual credit for the de- velopment of his claim. It is sur- prising that so much can be accomplished in so. short a time when we consider all the disad- ‘| vantages to the early settlement of this part of the county—nothing but a blazed trail through miles of of dense forest and swampy. Mr. Porter has fifteen acres under plow anda root cellar filled with nearly every variety of vegetables, several tons of hay in the stack, a few bushels of good ripe corn, several head of cattle, a large two story house, a store room and several other buildings used for various purposes, a barn 36x36, twenty- eight feet posts with round top. The Porter school, only eighty rods distant, has any average attendance of ten scholars. Mr. Porter has four children—three boys and one girl—all going to school. I was very hospitably entertained over night at Mr. Porter's. Three miles west of the Porter school house, in section 29, 159-25, lives Gust Carlson. He, with his faniily, settled on a homestead five gears ago. Mr. Carlson has good improvements; a splendid house, barn snd other buildings and a root cellar. He has a fine bunch of cattle in good shape to butcher at any time. Mrs. Carlson believes in diversified farming, hence about 150 chickens is proof that she practices what she preaches. Mr. Carlson is an energetic and public spirited citizen; at his own expense he cut over one and a half miles of winter road. Rufus Mitchell is another home- steader who has unbounded faith in a favorable future for Itasca county; he is well pleased with the soil, climate and resources of this section of the state. Mr. Mitchell lives in section 26, 61-27, having located on a homestead seven ago. He has good improvements and has contributed largely to opening up roads and‘ other public improve- thents. ‘Robert Schnieder lives in town 28. Mr. Schnieder is a single man, but regardless of the disad- vantage of living alone it would seem to one that he was the proud possessor of.a better half, as every house utensil was in ship-shape and everything in the house” neat | and tidy. Mr. Schnieder goes on the idea that what is worth deing at all is worth doing well. H. J. Vealetzek lives in section 12, 151-25. After a two years residence he has a comfortable house and barn, several tons of hay and several hundred bushels of vegetables to his credit. Buys the Herald Review for IYEAR This proposition ‘will remain open but for a short time, After Jan- | uary 1, 1907, the price | will again be placed at | $2.00 per year. There- | | duction is made for the | | Purpose of giving every | | citizen of the county an | | opportunity to become,a | reader of the Herald- | Review. Take advantage of this opportunity to get the | best paper in Itasca county at one-half reg- ular price. MORE LEASES ; ARE TAKEN. The Oliver Mining company issiow- ly revealing the fact that Grand Rapids is the bub with iron spokes. The long-looked for day when iron mines will ve operating at the front door, the back door and at both side entrances to this town is at last in sight. The futare of Grand Rapids 1s no long problematical. ness is assured as a manufacturing point, the center ofa great agricul- tural region and a hub with iron spokes to support the wheel as it re- volves: Within a year the railroad from Coleraine will be extended to Grand Rapids, according to rumor that comes from an anthentic source. During the week the Oliver Lron Mining company closed a deal for the lease of two more forties two miles south-west of the village, described as the south half of the southwest quarter of section 13, 55-26. The properity is owned by Joba Beckfelt, W. C. Gilbert, D, M. Guoo and T. R. Pravitz. The minimum output for the first fiye years is 10,000 tons per forty. Surrounding these forties are others on which the Steel company has taken leases are a number of tracts that have been drilled and are known to contain good bodies of ore. For fifteen years or more John Beckfelt, the Pioneer merchant of Grand Rapids,has persistently held to the contention that this town would some day be a busy mining center. To prove his faith he has from time to time picked up odd pieces of land that lay along what was supposed to be the iron range. His unwavering enthusiasm caused Messrs. Gunn, Gilbert and Prayitz to take an interest in the lands that were closed for this week. Today Mr. Beckfelt has no less than four iron properities that he would refuse a fortune for. That he will be the first millionaire citizen of this town is by no means improbable, $1.00 Its great- | | through Two Do.iars a YEAR. FARMERS INSTITUTE AT GRAND RAPIDS December 14 is the Date Fixed By * the Superintendent. A SCHOOL FOR THE FARMERS By Special Request of the Citi- zens of the County the Meet- ing is Held—A. J. Mc- Guire Much Interested. Toe farmers in the vitinity of Grand Rapids will be favored with another institute meeting Friday, December 14. It will be held io Village hall from 10 to12 a, m., and from 1:30 to 4 p. m. Last year the institute was very poorly attended and it is being given to Grand Rapids again this year only through this special request. The state is spending thousands of dollars in this work and its policy is to hold an institute only in towns where it is appreciated and will do the most good. Don’t let Grand Rapids fall down again this year. We are surely in need of better farming, and if we will farm rightly we will surely prosper. The subjects discussed at the insti- tute will be published next week. Ifthe farmers of. the community uncerstood the great benefits that are derived from these schools they cer- tainly would attend in large num- bers. Superintendent A. J. McGuire of the Northeast Experiment farm, is much interested in securing an institute for this county and it was his efforts that another meeting of, the farmers is invited this year. Those who were: present at the institute a year ago felt that they were greatly benefitted and will be anxious to again attend. They should also urge their veighbors to attend and make an effort to bave a big gathering of our intelligent farmers. Remember the \date, De- cember 14, MAY CONTEST DIVISION VOTE The opponents to county division are not inclined to giveup. The Shevlin Lumber company have em- ploved A. Y. Merrill to investigate the vote as returned and other mat- ters with a view to beginning pro- ceedings to contest the election. In sixteen precincts, including Nos. 1, 2 and 3, of Grand Rapids, the election judges failed to certify to the vote on division and hence the canvassing board could not count the vote. The vote as canvassed gave division a majortiy of 477. On careful estimates the plurality would be about 300. The failure to certify the vote in so many precincts was due to the fact that no blank space was provided for that purpose on the certificates, and the judges and clerks did not know it was necessary to do more than count and tally the vote. The Her- ald-Review predicts there will be no contest. ‘The actual majority for division is too emphatic. Deer River Again Defeated. The foot ball game last Sunday afternoon between Deer River and Grand Rapids resulted in the defeat of the visitors by ascore of 26 to 6. The boys from the junction town were heayier by nearly sixteen pounds per sport than the home team, but it was not good fat and scientifically they were outclassed. It was a fast game and interesting throughout. Lloyd Johnson is given credit for hav- ing done something that won the game and added another victory to the glory of Grand Rapids, There were no “scraps” pulled off, as ia the game with West Duluth, although some mix-ups took place in which great bodily harm was done to several players. Charley Doran had his pants hurt and somebody chewed Billy Hennessy’s ear almost off. Village Bonds Voted The proposition to bond the village of Grand Rapids in the sum of $17,000 for the purpose of taking up the floating indebetdness of the vill- age, voted on at the general election, was carried by a vote of 84 to 23.