Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, January 19, 1907, Page 2

2 es ee Brand Rapids Deratas'Review By E. C. KILEY. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Entered in the Postoffice at Grand Rapid Minnesota. as Second-Class Matter, Trying to Abolish God. France, having pretty well succeed- ed in temporarily abolishing the Catholic church within its Poorders, is now gaily preceeding to abolish God. Finauce Minister Caillaux has directed the authorities of the mint to substitute on all coins the words “Liberty, Equality and Fraternity” for the oldjtdevice of “God Protect France.” The existence of the Deity is here- the $French nation to be ignored. And thus France proposes to close allj relations} with God—as the ostrich thinks it is eluding its rers by$sticking its own head in after by the sand, Tt is by no means the first attempt ever made to abolish the Deity. Not long ago the] people of the little Russian village,lof Novargansk, on the Baltic, issued a manifesto abolish - ing the rule of both the czar and Gad. Now, the evar may be abolished and happy the people that can set up p his stead a government of good order and justice, upon Which God may smile. But poor, deluded victims of a cruel destiny and a still more crue] delusion!$Blinded by the glow- ing prospect of liberty, they madly strike alike at{the source of their misery and the source of their hope. As the blind and furious Sampson tore down the [piilars of the temple, so would these poor, frenzied people, wild with their new strength, tear down the sanctuary of all human rights. The French of the revolution tried t y same thing. They, declared God abolished: for along time it indeed did His-countenance was for- from3men by the blood streams from the guillotines by the flames that jaughed from {the tortue pyres, and that His ear was closed against the the shrieks of anguish and the wailings of, despair which turned too. and seem that r hidder that flowedjin and curses, France inte an inferno. But sanity and peace and God re- turned together. There were manyyghastly grayes to close up, many;deep wounds to heal, many, the shattered nation—for God, who cannot be abolished,fcan punish, and forgive. Alas! many fargmore familiar with OLB Hien ‘be stesteg clalznian. history than the unlettered peasants ee be elected m ‘the nation. Of course, the ex were not regular nor were they even well distributed month by month throughout the year. But the total for the entire period, with the San Francisco disaster as the climax, justifies the figures of the average. Nowhere else in the world, except possibly in China, where holocausts are of such frequent occurance as to receive only the meagerest attention, is the fire loss, in human lives and io | property destruction, anywhere near that of America. It is true that last year was exceptionally terrible be- cause of the San Francisco horror but, year infand year out, for a long series of decades, the average losses have been between 3,000 and 5,000 lives and $200,000,000 in property. The balf billion dollars that went into the national ash-heap last year would cover the cost of fifty modern steel and terra cotta and brick sky- serapers. It would pay for one-half of all the country’s imports or wipe out nearly balf the nation] debt. It would meet the entire expenses of} ithe postofice department, | sion bureau, the legisJative, judicial the pen- and executive establishments and several other minor branches of the} It would con- battle= general government. struct a fieet ot fifty colossa’ i sbips or support the United States army for seven years. ing the ‘red pligiie’ and minimizing its terrors is a systematic campaign in all cities, large and sinall, for ral construction of buildings, especially those in which large numbers of peo- ple gather daily or live throughout the yerr, of materials tiat will not feed the flames and for the gradual destructien of “fire traps’ or “‘tider- boxes” and the substitution of modern structures for them, Hand-in-hand.therefore, with the demand for reform in railway train running;should go vehement national resolves that there shall also come an end of the era of flimsy, dangerous buildings in all citiesand towns.— Duluth Herald. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS —OF THE— BOARD —OF— COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ITASCA COUNTY, MINN. Grand Rapids, Minn., January 8 1907. Pursuant to law the board of county com- missioners of Ita county, Minnesota, many woes to ameliorate iD} metat.the court house in the Village of Grand Rapids this 8th day of January, 1907. All members of the board present. The first business veing the organization of the board by the election of a chairman and vice chairman for the ensuing year, Commis- sioner Mullins moved that issioner M. mmissioner ssard then moved that Comnfissioner Aad chairman, The motion le by Commissioner Mullins was seconded of the Russiabvillage, aud far more | by Commissioner O’Brien, and the motion observing than the fanatics of France, refuse to read from the open page of life that God sannot be abolished, Churches may be abolished; priests may be abolished; creeds and rituals may be abolished or decay; but God can no more bejabolished ,by mani- festo of men than can the steady march of time or[the eternal circling of the stars be stopped by a puny cry in the dark. France has begun what might mildly be called rather too ambitious an undertaking. And yet it has always seemed there was nothing too fantastic for{France to attempt.—St. Paul News. America’s “Red Plague.” The modern Juggernaut of the rail that exacted a tribute of over 57,000 lives from America last year, ‘has a much less fatal but still formidable riva! in the Moloch of fire whose fear- full furances of death and destruc- tion are to be found in flimsily con- structed buildings, from office blocks to tenements, in all of the large, and most of the small, cities of the -coun- ! try. 5 Carefully compiled ‘statistics show that, in 1996, the “red plague” of fire called for the sacritice of nearly 7,000 lives and swept to destruction property worth more than $500,000,000. This means that, averaging the days of the year just closed, the flame god ap) touk a diurnal toll of twenty lives cbttincate 0 j Mullins and O'brien. mrde by Commissioner Passard was seconded by Commissioner Tone. The motion of Com- missioner Mnilins was called. and the vote was as follows: Yea, Mullins and O’Brien; Nay, Passard and Tone. The motion of Com- missioner Passard was then called and the vote was as follows: Yea, Passard and Tone; Nay. Mullins and O’Brien. A tie vote was declared upon both motions. An adjournment was then taken till 4:30 p.m. Board met again at 4:30. All members present. A ballot for chairman was taken, the result being two votes for Commissioner O’Brien and two votes for Commissioner Tone, Av adjournment was then taken till Janu- ary 9th. Board again met this 9th day of January 1907, All members present. After a discussion of the matter of the election of a chairman, it appeared that no majority of the members of the board gould agree upon the election of any certain mem- ber to act as chairman, and the board ad- journed. No quorum of the members of the board again assembled until January i6th. All members of the board again met at the court house this 16th day of January, 1907. The matter of the election of a chairman was again taken up. Commissioner Mullins moved that Com- missioner O'Brien be elected chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner O’Brien, and ‘upon a vote being taken was declared a tie, the vote being as follows: Mew Mullins and O’Brien. Nay, Passard and Tone. Commissioner Passard moved that Com- missioner Tone be elected chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tone. Upon a vote being taken the result was as follows: Yea, Passard and Tone; Nay, Commissioner Tone moved that Spans sioner Pussard be appointed tem. chairman. The motion was seconded Commissioner Passard. The vote upon the motion was as follows: Yea, Tone and Pas- sard; Nay, Mullins and O’Brien. Commissioner Mullins moved that Com missioner O’Brien be appointed temporary chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner O’Brien. The vote upon the motion was as follows: Yea, Mullins and O’Brien; Nay, Tone and Passard. It appearing that Pecos oar ( four commis- sioners serving upon th no agreement could be reached in regard to the election of a permanent or temporary chairman; and it further appearing that it was of great im- portance that the bonds of the several county officers, and the’annual financial statement, be acted uy ira without further delay, it was unanimously agreed upon that the bonds as presented by the several county officers be anproved, ¢ so that the financial statement S prepared by the county auditor, be ap- roved, and that the certificates of a) Spororal signed by all members of the boa: The bonds executed as follows were then proved by euch commissioner signing the approval bisionsgeubyr to same. of county treasurer, in the sum of and $1,500,000 worth of the wealth of are oon bo" with Ac A, Kremer as principal and The only practical method of meet- | Lands ‘The Metropolitan Surety company of Row! | York as surety. nty ore: in the se ot cou: $1,000.00, with alfred L. and Daniel Costello and a wiltfass Craiitere sce of court‘Commissioner, in the sum of giao with C. L, Pratt as praia and H, Powers and D. M. Gunn as suretie: Bond of sheriff, in the sum of $5.0 ©. with Wm. Hoolihan as cero and W. B. Hol man, John Rellis and Michael McAlpine as sureties. Bond or ee ister of Deeds, in the sum of $50,000. w: . J. McGowan as principal, ana Daniel Cautelio. Wiliam He W. 0. bert. John Beckfelt, and H. B, Powere’s 'S sureties. Bond of county surveyor, in the sum of $500 with John A. Brown as principal and W, C. Gilbert and D, M. Gunn as sureties. a of Tage of probate, in the sum of 00, wit uson as principal and ee ‘ican Surety company of New York as surety. o Bond ot ane, auditor, in the sum of $2,000.00. with M, A. Spang as puocipal apd American, oRSe company of ork as surety. Bond of coroner in the sum of $1,000.00, with Thos, Russell as principal and Q. H. Dickin- son and W. C. Giibe rt as sureties, The certificate of approval of the annual financial eee was then signed by each member of the board. The board then adjourned. M. A. SPANG, County Auditor. WM. PERRINGTON BUYS*AND SELLS LANDS IN ITASCA AND ADJOINING COUNTIES Mineral ne and Farming Parties located on Homestead and ’ Timber and Stone Cl Stone Claims. Some of the Choicest Lands in the vicinity of Grand Rapids or con- venient to other markets, under cultivation, for sale at Bargains. WM. PERRINGTON Graud Rapids’ - Minnesota ——PRACTICAL—— PLUMBING | STEAM AND : HOT WATER i HEATING Jobbing promptly attended to. Estimates and plans furmshed on all kinds of work in my line —Satisfaction guaranteed. MATT MCBRIDE Grand Rapids’ - Minnesota ITASCA COUNTY ABSTRACT OFFICE ABSTRACTS, REAL ESTATE, FIRE INSURANCE, Conveyances Drawn. Taxes Paid for Non-Residents, KREMER & KING, Proprietors. GRAND RAPIDS, - - MINN x Sls F. PRICE LAWYER Office in the First National Bank building. GRAND RAPIDS) - MINN D*® CHAS. M. STORCH, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office and Residence corner Leland avenue and Fourth street. GRAND RAPIDS. O. W. Hastincs. F.P. SHELDON. - President. Vice-President C.E. ATES First National Bank, Grand Rapids, Minn. Transacts a General Banking Business Nye A. ROSSMAN. Attorney At Law. Office in First National Bank Building. GRAND RAPIDS - - Z A few boarders and roomers can Notice to the Public Ge firm of ROECKER BROS., ‘Merchant Tailors, has been formed. Mr. Wm. Roecker, an experienced tailor, has purchased an in- terest in the business with Al. Roecker, and hereafter the business will be con- ducted by Roecker \Bros., in the August Johnson build- ing on Kindred Ave. Only first-class work will be turned out, as in the past, and every garment will be guaranteed to give entire satisfaction, The new firm solicits the I patronage of the public, feeling assured that every new customer gained will be retained. 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MINN | day of each month, Dr. Spofford is at Hotel Pokeg- ama, Grand Rapids, the. 17th Latest scientific methods in examining eyes and fitting be glasses. accommodated by Mrs, Lilhan Fletch-| When in neéd of up-to-date Job er, over Central market, Third St. tf Printing come to the Herald—Review. Lieberman Bros. Lieberman Bros. Things for Winter Wear for Men ONE PRICE AND THAT RIGUT AT LIEBERMAN BROS. We have a full line of overcoats on hand in different shades and lengths. You will be distinguished in their appearance without paying a premium for it. We still have a com- of woolen goods made by Did you try a pair of our R. E. Z. shoes this fall? It is a shoe that is a combination of comfort, style and durability. plete. assortment reputation. Lieberman Bros. Opposite Hotel Pokegama Grand Rapids : - Minnesota Furniture for the Holidays There is nosis nama to a nice piece of Furnitute as a Christmas gift. Our stock is the most complete ever shown in Grand Rapids. The finest line of Room Size Rugs in the market, including Royal Wilton Velvet, Rifton Velvet, Axminster and Brussells. They must be seen to be eee Geo. F. Kremer Opposite Postoffice Picture Framing a Specialty. The full sale values at the ‘‘Pioneer” are there whether the sale is advertised in a full page or in a six inch space. Spring and summer goods are now beginning to come in and to make room for them we are offering some “BIG GARGAINS.” Besides a 25 per cent rebate on all Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Coats and Furs we are offering a number of Ladies’ Sweaters and Waists at half price. _Cam O’Shanteas at less than Cost A number of pieces of Dress Goods at 1-3 off. Special lot of Ladies’ Shoes and Slippers, values up to $3, to close out at 98¢ Prices on all Ladies’ Skirts have been cut 50 per cent. JOHN BECKFELT Grand Rapids, - - Minnesota WHEN YOU GET THE HERALD - REVIEW YOU GET THE NEWS