Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 6, 1907, Page 1

we oe ernie «commence the order of the day. Vo... XV.—No., 2. Granp Rapips, Irasca CouNTY, ties Grand Napids Herald-% Minn., Saturpay, JuLy 6, 1907. Two Dollars a Year. WE CELEBRATED - THE GLORIOUS 4Th The Eagle Screamed and Everybody | Was Satisfied. NO GAUSALTIES IN. GRAND ~ A Perfect Day and A Big Crowd Contribute to the Enjoyment of Our National Holiday. The Eagles are Proud. The morving of the 4th dawned cloudy and wet and it was in Gamp- ened clothes the various Eagle com- mittees made their appearance to At 30 o’clock the city band marched down Second street to its intersection with Leland avenue and the program was opened by a medley of patriotic airs plaid by the band under shelter of umbrellas held by accommodating citizens. This livened up the crowd and at the same time seemed to have a beneficial effect upon the weather as the rain ceased and the following numbers were rendered without an umbrella accompanyment and the rain was over for the day. Headed by the band the entire crowd escorted the Taconite and local ball players to the south side park and the game was called and several hundred spectators alternately cheer- ed and groaned as their favorites won or lost. During the firsthalf of the game-Taconite wiped the earth with the loca) contigent and it was only at the last that things happened and at the close of the game the score stood 11 10 J1, and both teams were willing to let it go at that. At 11:30 o’clock the parade formed at the city hall and presented a fine. appearance. The honors easily went to the little tuts bravely dressed in red, white and blue and headed by . Huson’s little ones representing and Miss Columbia. At the close of the parade the people gathered at Central school where C. C. McCarthy in a few well chosen | words introduced Hon. C. B. Miller, of Duluth, who delivered an inspiring 1 Mr. Miller is a fluent, force il speaker and although the delay 1 by the morning rain had the noon bour his auditors th to have him close. 1 the the doings were ited by an open air perform- | ance by the DeLain brothers, street icrobats, Who can scarcely be called entertaining and handed the com- mittee a Jemon. The foot races on Leland avenue packed both sides of the street with a solid mass of good natured humanity who cheered on the contestants. The following win- ners took the mouey in the order mentioned: men’s 100 yard race, H. McLaughlin, M. Williams; 50 yard race, Claud H. McLaughlin; boys’ 100 yard race, Will Whalen, AJ- len Doran, Jo Freemont: yirls’ yard race, Mary Litchke, Susie O’- Riley, Nell Proulx: small boys’ race, Stanley Farrell, Wil) Montcalm, Frank Huffer; little girls’ race, Anna Bolin, bessie Burns, Jennie Long- hurst; 50 yard potatoe race, Will Whalen, Frank McAlpine; girls’ po- tatoe race, May Burns, Nettie Burns. The crowd then witnessed the fire- men’s contests in front of the fire hall. In the hose contest the award was made to W. MeAlpine, R. E. Patterson and Vic Romans. In the ladder run and climbing contests P. Patterson first and Jerome Meyers second. The runniog and trotting races on Kindred avenue proyed the drawing | eard of the day and every heat was closely contested. The greatest dif- ficulty was experieaced in keeping the track clear of men, Women aod children who persisted in crowding to the middle of the street, but for- i dress. afternoon tunately no accidents occurred. John | O'Riley was an easy winner in the | boys’ pony race distancing the field. In the trotting race Lailibertie took first heat and Myers second and third thus winning the money. ‘he run- ning race had three entries and all were good ones ably ridaen; first heat Vaiap’s black, second heat Root’s sorrel; third and last Meyers’ black went over the track alone as the other contestants withdrew. Purse awarded to Meyers. During the entire day the city band was everywhere in evidence and con- tributed largely to the enjoyment of the day, and even our old friend Kel- ly was satisfied when the band played America. and Marching Through Georgia. In the evening Johnson’s orchestra furnished excellent music for the bowery, and a creditable dis: play of fire works was made from th hill sounth of town. The Fraternal Order of Eagles who have made strenuous efforts to make the celebration a grand success may well fee] proud of itself as entertain- ors and the expressions heard upon all sides show how well their efforts were appreciated by the public. The Herald-Revie w’s news columns are limited this week on account of a heavy rush of advertising. | FREE | President Powers Has Resigned. Village President H. D. Powers has | handed his resignation tu Village Re- | corder Yancey and the same will be } acted upon at next Monday’s council meeting. Mr. Powers is compelled to ake this step on account of the pres- sure of village affairs demanding so | much of his time that he was obliged j to neglect his own business and be- | lieves be can afford to neither let the | village or his private interests suffer. | He has served the village as president | twice before and is recognized by the people as the most efficient, pains- taking official we have ever had and his resignation wil] be a loss to the ‘Vermilyea-King. Last Tuesday witnessed one of the prettiest weddings of the year when Rey. E. Spencer Murphy, in the pres- ence of a large number of relatives and friends, performed the ceremony which united Mabel Alicia King and David Mead Vermilyea. The bride was attired in white de esprit over white silk and. carried a bouquet of bridal roses, maiden hair ferns and lilies of the valley, and was attended by. Ida Doran, maid of honor, Bessie Spindler of Saginaw, Mich., brides-— maid, and little Emma Carson, ring bearer. Miss Doran carried a bouquet of carnations and was dressed in silk mull over green silk, while the brides- maid carried pink carnations and was dressed in embroideted batiste over pink silk. Adolf W. Sitz was best | tax payers, in the parlor, where the decurations were in green and white—white car- natiuns and ground pine and smilax predominating. As the bridal party entered the parlor Miss Boer, of Cole- raine, played Mendelsohn’s wedding march and during the services Ed- ward Murphy rendered Angels’ Sere- nade on the violin accompanied by Miss Boer at the piano. Immediately after the wedding aj buffet lunch was served in the dining | room, where the decorations were smilax and pink carnations, after whicb the bride and groom departed on the east bound train for Duluth where they took passage on the An- chor line steamer Tionesta for Mack- ; inac island, Milwaukee and Chicago } The out of town guests were Mrs. George Spindler and Mrs. Jack Fer- guson of Saginaw, Michb., and Mrs. Hambly and daughter Ethel of Su- man, The ceremony was performed perior, Wis. CIRCUS TICKETS [ence | We want every man, woman and child in Grand Rapids to attend the big show, and we are going'to give you a circus ticket FREE with every $10.00 worth of goods you buy between now and July 10th. You don’t have to buy $10.00 worth all at once. Just buy as you need the goods and save your paid slips—when you get $10.00 worth bring them in and get a ticket to the big show FREE. Take advantage of these special prices and save your paid slips and go to the circus FREE. SPECIAL FOR CHILDREN:— With every $2.00 pur- chase we will give you a ticket to the big side show FREE. It is needless to say that we have been busy during this sale. and up-todate goods. for miles around. There was a big rain. Fire whistles blew, TWICE A YEAR Pre-Inventory Bargain Sale LOOKS 6000 TO. OUTSIDERS J. E. Reynolds Writes About Lands and Grand Rapids. A FULL PAGE IN THE FREE PRESS | Northern Mimnesota Astonishes the ‘Newspaper Man and He Pre- dicts Bright Future for This Section. Last Tuesday’s issue of the Man- kato Free Press containsan able write up of this section by J. E. Reynolds, who spent a week here the last of June the guest of Mr. E. L. Buck The crowded condition of the Heralé Review prohibits publishing the ar ticle in full but the writer in part says: Northern Minnesota is a land promise, of almost limitless resourc and umeasurable possibilities. It ture greatness is assured. There ot The people have learned that the Itasca’s sales are real sales of fresh, clean People have come to this sale from Deer River, Cohasset, Bovey, Coleraine, Blackberry, Feeley and everywhere buildings leaked and evreybody has wet goods for sale. repeat that this sale is composed entirely of new, fresh, clean and up-to-date merchandise. —_-- FOUR MORE SHOPPING DAYS LEFT——— 20c ribbons a yard. 10¢ gauze vest 15c women’s hose La Grecque corsets, style 619 10c linen t a 001s crochet cotton ards black sarety pins. 35c ribbons this sale.. 8c challies this sale .. 12: dress ginghams a 10c ribbons a y: lic gauze vests Shelf oilcloth. 12!4c percale Red star diz 60c women a $1. |) || $1.25 wrappers of navy, gray with neat white figures, waist around bottom, deep hem, each ot black and white check perc: Me BOARD e WAl nd mo cin ss Geach nig eso 3 Two piece sui made of fine q belted at waist, priate for sale || New House Wrappers and -Piece Suits. $1.50 fine percale wrapper, belt at waist, yoke with washable braid, ruffle on yoke, edged with braid, 3'g yards around bottom.... $1.19 | Two piece suits, plain waist, full front, belted |) at waist, button cuffs, five gore skirt, made || skirt 4 yards wide, colors, It may be well to | Clearance Two coats in fancy or red percale lined, 3! sizes One cravenette in sale af only Seven short jacke’ sale, choice... sale only sizes 32 to} es esewes 9Be || uality percale, || ale, Make the Itasca your headquarters. as you wish. Bring your wraps here and have them taken care of. friends here. We will do our customers. We will also serve ice cold lemonade free to everydody. The Big Street SALE OF NOTIONS. | Handkerchiefs, 10c value....... 3c best to please you. We want you to come here and feel as free Japanese fans free to all our Parade passes right by our store. Meet your regular $10 coat, go at this sale One tan covert jacket, of Women’s Coats. mixed goods, 42 inches long, our b Sore poieeleg as $6.50 gray, sold at $10, must go this fiatehsiey 20 elon stel Gm sc anew ol -- $6.98 tin lined, worth $10, this ... $5.00 Clearance of Petticoats. Not very many left but extra up. extra bargains to cleam them Fine black sateen of quality and good weight. 5 values going at... Pure silk taffeta in bl with circular flounce, under flounce and ruffles of near silk, a $10 garment, at this sale es) only Heatherbloom taffeta petti- rustle like silk and values, at this sale || sold everywhere 2 | Ribbon special-—Fifty pieces of fancy ribbons, it 50c a yd., this sale per yd.. 19¢ - Last Day Special. One lot of women’s skirts in only one of each pattern, would regular at $7.00, Wedne Panama cloths, thevery latest styles day only, PRICE iS « «5 Wey wind nigh sMiricie ele OS $3.25 fine sell The Store of Quality Grand Rapids - Minn. | in _ Special for Wednesday. -Mtasca Mercantile Co, made of fancy Panama cloth, come special for Wednesdz ne lot of women’s spring jackets checks and plaids, $6.50 values, y only... $2.98 We close our place of busi- ness at 6:30, excepting SATURDAY. PETTICOATS. HENRY HUGHES & CO. THE POPULAR STORE GRAND RAPIDS, MINNESOTA. $2.25 Gordon Hats $2.25 Fancy Parasols. Gingham wash petticoats..... 98c oats with fancy la Gingham petti flounce Black sateen flounce teen, 25, $1.50, $2.00 and up, Black Heatherbloom taffeta coz Black silk petticoat, near tees SBe ot $2.50 petticoat with lace $2.50 full and well made, petti~ silk dust 00 ers made fuller and heavier flounce in black and colors, $6.50, $8.00, $10.00, $12.00 and.. $15.00 50 Just received from the eastern markets a beautiful assortment. Plaids, white with hand embroi- dered and hand painted designs, sheer white silk and lawn, with white enamel and fancy box- wood handles, $1.50 to $3.75 Never sold for less than $3.00. We are going to establish a price of $2.25 for Gordon Hats. | Remember this when you intend buying a | | hat. All shapes and “colors ee ee ~ DEFECTIVE PAGE We close our place of busi- ness at 6:30, excepting SATURDAY. | the immense amount, of } thern no guesswork wrapped around its de velopment. There is no drawback at- tached to its industrial growth ant expansion, and above all it has the makings of the finest dairy countr in the United States, if not in the world. It is destined to become the great agricultural section of northwest. ‘'hose who have n visited that vast domain which north, northeasta'd northwest of the twin cities have no appreciation of wealth that must come from the bowels of the earth, the timber, and the soil, the productiveness of which is a surprise to those who have investigated crap conditions. There is room in that north country for thousands wu ry thousands of people, and the da not far distant when immigration wil! move swiftly in that direction an€ the land will be made to blossom as the rose. There are riches for those who dosettle up and develop northere Minnesota. An inspection of northern Minne sota—especially that section adjacent to Grand Rapids and the Hill lake district, will convince any good judge of conditions that the country worthy of all the goud things of it. Far be it from me to exagge ate and to paint a picture that is un- real. At the present time much of the country is in a primitive state. but 1 venture the prediction that not mauy years hence the traveler will tind it clothed in all the beauty which comes from man’s efforts. However the reader must not infer that country is unkempt and sloven. ; nature has fitted it er in that garb of grandeur which sure to appeal to those who f an eye for the picturesque scenery is magnificent and va is a monotony destroyer. There isu barren waste tu tire the eye, vut alé is a continuous oasis and pleasing i Lhe extreme. In the fall of 1891 I visited G Rapids. The town was theu iufancy and had just been conr up with the world by the Duluth & Winnipeg railroad and was its nor- terminus. in those days mixed traro made one trip a day ¢ the road. But times and conditi are changed. The road has purchased by the Great Northe tended northwest ard sbakes i with the main line at Grand F¢ Several daily trains are now run aud they all nicely equipped with parlor cars, buffet cars, sleepers and day coaches of the best construction. From a mixed trains to parlor ca: an excellent barometer of a country’s progress. Grand Rapids is a town on the frontier, but it doesn’t look the paru Nicely located, with substantial bust ness houses, a hotel, the Pokegama, that would bea credit to a city of much larger size, three large and handsome school houses, a time court house and a jail nereby, besides other buildings of a semi-public character, The town is growing. It is the same lively place of 1891, but not so .vo- couth. The people move about as if the had business affairs on their mind and were bent on attending to them. Everybody seems to have something to do and are anxious to do it. Grand Rapids boasts of one of the largest and most thoroughly equipped ES print mills ie the country, and a “‘look-in” upon the institution will convince anyone that the boast 1s well founded. There are several other industries which nish industry for many men. Se lakes furnish fine fishing and 1 Pokegama lake, a large body of water is but four miles distant, and the wagon road is fit for an autimobile ride. The extent of tne resources of nor- thern Minnesota cannot be grasped inaday. The soil, called a mari, is more like a light colored clay, but is does not bake or get bard even by long exposure to the sun. It is @ great tame grass country. Timothy and clover grow wild in the open or cut over lands. Itis destined to be the greatest stock and dairy country in the west, as the tame grasses do not winter kill. n < of 7