Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, June 24, 1908, Page 1

‘ 5D Vor. XVI.—No, .1. STATE LAND oALE AT GRAND RAPID Thirty-Five Thousand Acres Itasca cases so far presented have been long . winded ones. ‘The suitjof William County Fertile Land to be offered Volke against Duon & Marcia for $32,000 damages for alleged timber trespass, resulted in a __ verdict for the plaintiff for $3,360. he de- fense secured a stay of execution for sixty days, pending appeal. The trial of David and John Mun- ES are roe, arrested for larceny in the 1st Brief Description of Itasca County degree resulted in a conviction in the By State Auditor Iverson— third degree and Judge McClenahan : 3 sentenced them to five years each at Splendid Opportunity Of- hard labor in the Stillwater peni- fered to Settlers JUSTICE MILL GRINDING AWAY to Five Years at Hard Labor. JULY 8TH IS DATE FIXED FOR SALE tentiary. When the case of the state vs. Matt Biopdich, cbarged with arson was ) called, it appeared during the exam- The attention of our readers is|ination of jurors and after four men again called to sale of state Jands to| had been sworn on the case that the be held in Grand. Rapids July 8th. | indictment which had been returned, About thirty-five thousand acres will | Charged the coramission of the offence be offered at this sale much of which| a8 having taken place on September is fine farming lands and the chance] 1, 1908 instead of 1907. This present- to become holders of/ Itasca realty is} €d So serious a question that County made extremely easy by the liberal | Attorney Thwing relunctaatly ‘came terms offered by the state which are | to the conclusion that the indictment 15 per cent of purchase price ‘in cash | Was defective, and so dismissed the Rapii Granp Rarips, Irasca County, MINN., Wepnzspay, JUNE 24, 1908. Monroe Brothers Each Sentenced] Beastly Assault Upon a Twelve- balance on or before forty years at 4 per cent interest. State Auditor Iverson has issued a pamphlet descriptive of the counties in which he will offer for sale a total Of 300,000 acres of land during the months of June and July. Of Itasca county the auditor says: Itasca county is one of the impor- tant counties of northern Minnesota and bids fair to soon come into great- er prominence, by recent discoveries of iron mines 1n the east central por- tion, and present indications are that a large part of Itasca county 1s one vast storehouse of hidden wealth. This country has become famous for its healthful climate, in fact it is getting to be a well known health re- sort ald thousands of people go there every summer where they find rest and health, strolling through the great pine forests, camping along the shores of the beautiful lakes. The area of Itasca county is 2,844 square miles making 1,819,676 acres of land and of this amount 128,788 acres are water. The popnliation of the county is 11,529, which may be spoken of as a mixed class, so far as nation- ality is concerned. The surface of the county is in some places rolling and rough, while in other parts we find large level tracts stretching for miles. Where the timber has been cut off, dense popple thickets have made their ap- pearence, which speaks for the fer- tility of the soil, which is a clay loam in some parts and a black loam in others, but all kinds of farm produce is grown here with great success. Several lines of railroad traverse the county inal! directions and Grand Rapids, an enterprising city; is the county seat, while a number of thriv- ing villages are found in different parts of the county. Tbere is an abundance of timber on almost every section of Jand in the county and the new settler finds in it a valuable asset, as he can easily erect warm houses, stables and sheds for his stock. A large paper mill is operated at Grand Rapids, farnishing a steady market for pulp wood and no one need be idle winter or summer. Farm pro- duce finds a ready market as the mills and mines operated in this county employ thousands of men. Itasca county bas a bright future and only awaits the arrival of thrifty settlers to develop the agricultural resources and make it one of the best and richest counties in the state. If you want to be the uwner ofa farm in Itasca county attend the state sales at Grand Rapids, on Wednesday, July 8th, when 35,000 acres of this fertile Jand will be offered for sale at public auction. The sale will begin promptly at 9 o’clock ‘a. m. and will be Reld at the Court House. Republican County Convention. ‘Yomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o’clock the Republican. county con- vention will convene at the city hall, with delegates present from all parts of the county, who will elect delegates t& the Republican state convention which will convene at St. Paul July Ist, to place in nomination Republi- cans for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general and two railroad and ware- house commissioners. Subscribe for the Herald-Review. “ case. Judge McClenahan made a special order summoning a special grand jury to cure the defect in the indictment and the trial will proceed later. Peculiar interest has ‘been aroused over the prosecution, by rea- son of the fact that the alleged crime took place at Nashwauk about the time of the miners strike last sum- mer. The defendent was charged with arson in having set fire to a boarding house occupied by some of the men working at the La Rue or Hawkins mine. The witnesses in- clude some of the mining company officials. The latter have been anxious, it 1s understood, to have the case against Biondich, pushed as hard as circumstances permitted. The case of Michael McAlpine ad- ministrator, vs. Frank H. Kratka re- sulted in a verdict of $3,600 for plain- tiff. s The trial of Thomas Peltola for as- sault closed yesterday and he was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $50 or go to jail for 90 days. This morning Judge Stanton re- lieved Judge McLenahan on the bench and the case of the state vs. Fete Harrison was called. This isan assault case and-is the outcome of a stabbing affray at Bovey last Christ- mas. “Whativer the weather may be, saz he, Whativer the weather may be, It’s the songs ye sing and the smiles ye wear, That are making the sun shine ivery- where.” : ENT’S URNISHING wa All New Goods wins BCG CMp> eo I have closed out my line of general merchandise and will devote the entire store to Gent’s Furnishing goods and can showa fine line of Clothing Lanpher Hats Fine Snoes Work Shoes Straw Hats Overalls Suspenders Underwear so 2 Anelegant line of sum- mer shoes in lace and ox- fords. Let meshow yon a two-buckle tan Oxfort, la- test style last at only $3.50. JOHNSON’S FURNISHING GOODS STORE SECOND STREET SOUTH. A. M. JOHNSON. - Proprietor. CAUGHT THE : RAPE FIEND Year-Old Girl Near Big Fork. Last Friday evening while the little twelve-year-old daughter of C. Nord- lin of Big Fork was returning home from an out of town neighbor’s she was crimally assaulted by one Fred Schroder, alias Lawson, who choked the girl nearly into insensibility and but for the fact of being scared away by a passing section crew, would un- doubtedly have accomplished his hellish purpose. As it was he nearly tore all her clothes off and severely injurred her neck. Thegirl screamed and fought back at Schroder, her screams attracting some men, at the sight of whom Schroder ran into.the woods and got out of sight, the girl making her way to the home of a homesteader, whom she knew, where she told of the desperate struggle which she had passed through while with Schroder. The alarm was quickly given and a posse of citizens hastily armed themselves and secured an engine that was on the track at Big Fork and started after the fiend. Seyeral times parties from the engine made detours into the bush and near- ly captured him but each time he evaded his pursuers and was finally captured by a crew of section men, after a desperate struggle, some ten miles from the ‘place of assault. He was hurried to the engine and im- mediately brought to Grand Rapids, as he would have undoubtedly been lynched had the men from Big Fork reached him. He was brought before the judge for preliminary hearing Monday but hearing was postponed for ten days. Schroder is known about Deer River where he has made his home for the past two years and is anything but a desirable citizen. STORES WILL CLOSE JULY 4 Merchants Agree to Close Places at 9:30 o’clock a.m. © The clerks of the various mercan- tile houses in Grand Rapids peti- tioned their employers to close their places of business at 9:30 o’clock on Saturday, July 4th, and the petition was granted. The agreement was signed by the following stores: W. J. & H. D. Powers. T, A. McHugh. Itasca Mercantile Co. Geo. I’. Kremer. J. P. O'Donnell. Henry Hughes & Co. John Beckfelt. Lieberman Bros. C. H. Marr. ben Levy. J. F. Metzger. Eli Butler. | Our merchants show the true American spirit in allowing their employees the opportunity of cele- brating the glorious Fourth and we believe the people will heartily com- mend their action and do their mar- keting Friday evening and early Sat- urday morning. Lumber Co. Sues for Damages. Under date line of Coeur d’Alene Idaho, the Spokesman-Review, of Spokane, Wash., contained the fol- lowing: ~ Tomorrow there will be filed in district court at Rathdrum, a com- plaint by B. R. Lewis, E. P. Keefe, E. M. Rogers. W. A. Wilkenson, and W. M. Garner, stockholders of the Bb. R. Lewis Lumber company, charg- ing B. P. Munson, J. F. McGee, John Cronin and F. L. Wells with conspir- ing together for the purpose of injur- ing the credit of the B. R. Lewis Lumber company, and asking the district court to award the plaintiffs $425,000 damages. The papers consist of 38 pages of closely type-written matter and cover transactions alleged to have trans- pired during several years. The al- legation charges that the defendants have entered into conspiracy to in- jure the credit of the k. R. Lewis Lumber company; that Munson and others have made statements con- cerning B. R. Lewis; that Keefe and Rogers discredited them to local, Spokane, Duluth, Grand Rapids and Stillwater bankers, and to the editor of the Mississippi Valley Lumberman he made statements trying to get him to publish articles to the company’s discredit. bes Good Printing—Herald-Review. 5 INT ON, ‘FIRGT BALLO Big Statesman Nominated on First Ballot at Chicago. J... SHERMAN FOR VICE-PRESIDENT The Immense Coliseum Crowded With People Last Thursday When the Convention Opened. Amidst the wildest enthusiasm last Thursday the Republican party ‘at Chicago nominated a standard bearer that seems to be in many ways the popular candidate and the people’s choice. Seven names were presented to the convention and the officia! roll call gave Taft, 702; Foraker, 16; La Foll- lette, 25; Fairbanks, 42; Cannon, 61; Hughes, 63; Knox, 68. On Friday the convention named James S. Sherman of New York for vice-president. Mr. Sherman was born in Utica, N.Y., Oct. 24, 1855, Received an academic and college education, graduating from Hamilton college in 1878. Was admitted to New York bar in 1880. Mayor of Utica in 1884. Chairman of New York state Republican convention in 1895, and again in 1900. Was elected to the Fiftieth, Fifty - first, Fifty - third, Fifty-fourth, Fifty-fifth, Fifty-sixth, Fifty-seventh, Fifty-eighth, Fifty- ninth and Sixtieth congresses, and has for years been chairman of the Indian affairs committee of the house. Is also a member of the com- mittee on rules and the interstate and foreign commerce committee. ‘ The platform as adopted by the Ca vention calls fur the following: ‘Tariff—Revision by special session of congress immediately following the inauguration of the next presi- dent, following the idea of protection by the imposition of such duties as will equal the difference between the cost of production at home and abroad, together with a reasonable profit for the American industries. The benefits that follow are best secured by the establishment of maxi- mum and minimum rates. Currency—The establishment of a permanent currency system which will prevent financial stringencies, minimizing the fluctuations ia inter- est rates, and insisting that every dollar sball be based upon and as good as gold. Postal Savings Bank—Favoring its establishment as encouragement of thrift. Trusts—More perfect control by the government and greater publicity in their affairs. Railroads—Federal supervision over stock and bond issues and provision that railways may make inoffensive traffic agreements. Injunctions—Upholding authority of courts but providing for notice, or if this is impossible, a full hearing on injunctions. Farmers—Good roaas, rural mail and more attractive farm life. Natural resources—Conservation of products and properties, reclamation and irrigation, the distribution of land among landless settlers and waterway improvement. Citizens abroad—To insist on their equa) protection. Foreign commerce—Its extension, especially among American republics. Civil service—Enforcement and ex- tension of civil service law. Public health—For national health agency. Mines—For establishment of bureau of mines. Insular—An ever-increasing mea- sure of home rule of the Phillipines and imperishable bends of mutual interest with Cuba. . Negroes—Equal justice for all men without regard to race or color. Army and Navy—To keep the country ready at all times to defend its traditional doctrines, protect her citizens at home and abroad, and assure her an appropriate part 10 pro- moting tranquility among the na- tions. Merchant marine--Legislation to revive it. Labor—Lawe to ease the burdens of those who toil. Herald-Nev 1 Shoot ’Em Up. Last Thursday’s shoot was a little better than the preceeding one but the boys are still away off, and unless a big improvement is made the aver- ages will be decidedly puor. The in- dividual standing is as follows: Shot At. Broke. Per Cent. Beckfelt .. 30 15 -500 Dibbert .. 30 16 533, McGowan 15 jl 1.733 Powers . 30 21 +700 Kremer. 30 19 633 Garris .. 15 12 -800 Leroux. 15 5 338 Yancey... 15 11 -733 The next regular event will be shot tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. iew. Two Dollars a Year. Are Off For Park Rapids. Yesterday ‘noon seventeen of our volunteer firemen left Grand Rapids for Park Rapids where they wi!l at- tend the Fireman’s tournament and compete with other teams for prizes. lt is a husky bunch of young men and Grand Rapids is always proud to see them leave, for they always return laden with honors. The bunch is captained by Herman Blood and are Henry Patterson, Truman Seaman, Fred Hannon, Lester Lofberg, George Meyers, Rome Meyers, Will Marr, Ralph Marr, Will Litchke, Howard McLaughlin, Stewart McLaughlin, Ed. Kremer, Otto King, Ed. Hersch- back, Will McAlpine, Joe Cloutier and Fay Knox. H. HUCHES & CO. “THE POPULAR STORE.” Grand Rapids - - Minnesota We Do As We Advertise READ—LADIES—READ Mr. P. L. Higgins with The Cook Skirt Co., St. Paul, has written us that he will be at our store from 3 o'clock Friday, June 26, until noon, Saturday the 27th, and will be pleased to show his skirts, peticoats, etc., and take special orders from any who wish him to. He also states that he has all the newest styles for fall and can make immediate deliveries. IF YOU NEED A SKIRT NOW select one from this large line of samples measure. and have it made to your IF YOU NEED A SKIRT FOR FALL select it now while you have the shipped later. opportunity and it can be BY ALL MEANS ATTEND THIS SALE. SALE CONTINUED On many articles advertised last week such as Ladies’ Shoes and Oxfords, Waists, Corsets, Kimonas, Hosiery, Peticoats and Ribbons. Gauntlet Gloves, Wash Goods, Many new items have been added to each line to replace those sold out. BOYS’ WASH SUITS In this line we offer some ATTRACTIVE VALUES and every mother who has a little boy must of necessity have 4 or 5 of these little suits. this week at such low prices, Little wash suits of nurse stripe gingham, consists of blouse and knickerbocker pants. . White wash suits, Buster Brown style, sailor collar with band of blue around edge . Blouse suits of tan gingham, white sailor collar; pants, knicker- bocker style... $1.25 Why bother to make them when you can buy them Ages 4 to 8 Dark blue and white stripe and light blue and white stripe and tan suits in blouse and Buster Brown styles Double breasted blouse suit of linen color, Scotch linen, nicely trimmed...... Our best number. Made of fancy blue and white plaid goods, Buster Brown style...\ Look fit when you take your little trip over the 4th. Wecan make you look this way and be sure your shoe or oxford has this label sewed inside. 4 Ihe’ ET ROSS L | MAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY TRADE man The Selby Shoe for Ladies Although tan shoes and ox- fords are very scarce and some dealers cannot get them at all, we have just received our 3rd shipment. They are, like all Selby shoes, perfect in fit and style. This store will be open until 10 o’cloek the evening of July 3rd and close at 9:30 the morning of July 4th.