Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 22, 1908, Page 1

VoL, XVI.—No., 5. Granpb Rapips, Irasca County, MINN., WepNESDAY, JULY 22, 1908. ‘MINNESOT = + SCciniy, ff Two Dollars a Year. MEETING IS POSTPONED School Board Asks for $80,000— Further Consideration Necessary. The annua) meeting of school district.No. 1 beld last Saturday evening was adjourved until next Saturday evening when the school officers will make au extended report on the condition of the district and definite action will] be taken on the tax levy asked by the board. At the last meeting the board asked for a tax levy of $80,000 for the year. including, among other items, $40,000 for teach- ers and $15,000 for buildings. The district maintains 44 schools and is the largest common school district in the state. It is desired that a large attendance of representative citizens attend the meeting and take part in the deliberation of the board. Our schools now rank with the very best in the state and the board should be upheld in its effort to maintain this high standing. PROGRAM OF EXAMINATIONS The Dates are announced and Sub- jects are Given out. Mrs. Hattie F. Booth, county super- intendent, will hold an examination for common schoo] certificates in the sixth grade room in the Central school building, August 3, 4 and’ 5, ‘The program is as follows: Monday, August 3. (Second Grade Studies.) A. M.—8:00 Enrollment. 8:30 Arithmetic. 10:30 Physivlogy-Hygiene. P. M.—1:30 English Grammar. 3:00 Reading. 3:45 Drawing and Music. »Tuesday, August 4. (Second Grade Studies Continued.) A. M.—8:00 Professiona) Test. 9:00 Spelling. 9:30 Geography. 11:15 Composition and Pen- mansbip. U. S. History. Civics. P.. M.—1:30 3:15 Wednesday. August 5. (First Grade Studies.) A. M.—8:00 10:00 Geometry. Physics. Algebra. Phys. Geography or Gen. History. Agriculture may be taken at any one of the periods on Wednesday, and may be substituted for either geom- etry or physical geography. Bank in Good Condition. In another column of this issue is published the statement of the con- dition of the First State bank of Grand Rapids on July 15th, 1908, in response to the regular call of State Bank Examiner Schaefer. The state- ment shows not only a splendid growth of the business of the bank, but the cash reserve is almost three times as much as is required by the state banking laws. The following is taken from a letter te the bank from public examiner w. Schaefer just after receipt of re- ports of the regular examination by the state banking department which took place on June 27th. Office of Public Examiner, St. Paul. July 10, 1908. First State Bank of Grand Rapids, Minn. Gentlemen: We are in receipt of Mr. O’Hearn’s report of the condition of your bank at the close of business on June 27, 1908, and note with pleasure the almost perfect condition of the same. eK RR HF KR RK KR RH I congratulate you upon the con- dition of your bank and your people, also upon the fact that they have so efficient an institution in their midst to take care of their funds. i Yours very truly, A. SCHAEFER. , Pvblic Examiner. Will Soon Know. Up to this time the diameter of the globe has not been arrived at within 1,000 feet, but Nikola Tesla says that his system of wireless telegraphy will be the means of reducing this margin of error within fifty feet or less. Norway’s Queen a Collector, The queen of Norway is a keen col- fector, and her penchant seems to be for ivory tusks, of which she has a fine assortment. COURT HOUSE GANG PICNICS Over One Hundred Participate in the First Annual Picnic. What proved to be a most decided success, notwithstanding its being an innovation, was the picnic given by the county employees and their families last Saturday. Nothing of the kind had ever been undertaken before, but it is safe to say that it is pot the last time the “court house gang” will picnic, judging from the enthusiastic manner in which all of the participants speak of the time they had at this their first gathering. The affair was pulled off on Bend- er’s point on Lake Pokegama, teams being taken to Allen’s landing where launches took the merrymakers across to the point. A-good, lively shower just as a landiog was made failed to dampen the spirits, at least, of the crowd and at about one o’clock a most bountiful repast was partaken of by one hundred men, women and children. The afternoon was ideal for an out- ing and the greater part of the crowd spent the time on the lake, there being an abundance of Jaunches and boats to give every one who desired, aride. Commissioner King made a few bappy remarks after dinner, and a most hearty vote of thanks was tendered Judge McClenahan for his kindness in adjourning court for the day. A resolution was also adopted making all those present elegible to attend all future affairs of the kind whether in the employ of the county or not at any time when said affairs were given The following is a partial list of those yesterday: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Pratt and family, Ida Winegardner, 1. D. Rassmussen and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Huson, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. King, Stafford Kiog, H. E. Graffam, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Bailey, A. G. Hachey, Thos. Russell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hoolitan, F. B. Winslow. Mr. and Mrs. James Duffy, A. A. Kremer and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Groening, M. O’Brien and family, Will Martin and family, Mrs. H. E. Graffam, Ethel E. Barr, Mrs. £. J. MeGowan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huss, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Huntley, M. A. Spang, Nora Swelard, Neil} Mullins, Mrs. Orra Johnson, Jno. E. McMahon, F. N. Fish, Sadie Mc- Mahon, James Murchie and family, Mrs. M. A. McMahon, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Booth, Frank McKeown, Irene Logan, Rosemary Logan, Irene Becker, Viola Burke, Rae Johnson, Edith L. Aiken, Minnie M. Potter, Margaret W. Tuohy, Gladys Ship- man, A. L. Thwing, E. J. McGowan, Henry E. Graffam, jr. * Two Senatorial Newsboys. There are two former newsboys in the United States senate—Smith, of Michigan and Curtis of Kansas. RULES AND REGULATIONS Relating to Applications for Re- duction, Abatment or Refund- mént of Taxes Adopted by Minnesota Tax Com- mission, June 1, 1908. GENERAL RULES I. Regular meetings of the Commission for the consideration of applications will be held at its office in the state capitol on the third Mon- day in each month, when all persons so de- siring will have an opportunity to be heard upon any pending application. Il. Applications will not be heard at any other time except for extraordinary reasons re- quiring immediate action. Ill. nBrere application must hereafter be made pon the printed forms prepared by the com- mission. The old forms (used mm the past) must be discarded. All blank spaces in the form must be filled properly. The statement of facts upon which the apeikaiion is based must be fully and clearly set forth. The commission Will consider facts only, not in- ferences. Any additional information con- cerning the matter may be attached to the applications. Iv. Duplicate applications must be made in each case; each PY, should be yes by the ap- plicant or his agent, and both copies for- warded to the commission. v. Where the application is based upon a clerical error committed by any taxin g officia, it should be accompanied by the. writtel statement of the facts made by theofficial bn whom the error was committed. VI. The supreme court of this state in state vs. McVey (115 N. W, Rep. 647) has recently held that by the act of 190? creating the tax com- mission all the powers conferred upon the state auditor by Sec. 8 tax laws (Sec. 801 R. L. 1905) were transferred to this commission; and also that the commission cannot act upon any application for relief under suid Sec. 8 un- jess it has favorable recomendation of pins wate Stee ae feted Be etal ief can in such matters by the commission, the =p. icatic it ha proved Bounty auditor, aud by the coe board. The county board and county auditor should not recommend any 2) pieation for relief under said Sec. 8 unless they are full; satisfied of the truth of the facts stated an of the justice of the claim made. They are Rennes to be familiar with the matter. ‘his commission must necessarily rely to a great extent upon the recommendations of county officials, Every abatement or retund- ment of taxes which is unjustly allowed in- flicts a heavier loss upon the county than upon the state, and renders it the particular duty of the county officers to E apiage sd the county from fraudulent or unfair abate- ments. PERSONAL PROPERTY Vit. The directions printed upon the back of the | gin, form entitied “For Reduction of the Assess- ment and Taxes on Personal Property” should be followed carefully by, the County Auditor. | The “‘third direction” will be ap- plied in all cases by the commission unless i clearly appears in the application that the applicant actually Bepiicd for the reduction, etc., oe town bourd of review and was re- fused relief. VIII. The $100 i gs not be allowed by the commission unless it Siete in the application that the npplicant “listed all his personal property” as provided in See. 24 of tax laws (Sec. 816 R. L. 1905). 1f such list was made it should be on file in the cone auditors office, a fact easily deter- mined by him. IX. In every case where the abatement is asked tion of personal property will | je: for upon the ground that the same property has been assesved in some other town, district or county, the application must clearly state the number and name of such district, town id county, so as to enable this commission verify such stutement. REAL ESTATE x. In cases where the land has been sold ata x sule and an abatement of the tax for hich it was @@ld is ere. for, the applica- tion should state the fact of such sale, whether it was made to purchaser, or the land “bid in by the state;” if to the state, whether or not it has been assigned; the @mount of the tax for which it was sold and of all costs, penalties and interest which have since accured thereon; and if the sale was a “forfeited sule” then the amount for which it wassold. It snould also explain why no application for relief was made before the sale, ' XL This commission will not look with favor ae any application for the abatement of “back taxes” for more than two years. unless it clearly appears from the application that a very serious injustice will done by its jection. REFUNDMENT OF TAX PAID Xi. Every application for a refundment of taxes paid or a cancelation or reduction of costs. penalty or interest must state the time and amount of the alleged payment. and be ac- companied by the receipt or statement of the county treasurer showing such payment. XIII. The facts upon which the applicant bases his claim for refundment must. be folly. set forth; and specific reference must be made to the particular section of the statutes or to the supreme court decision upon which the application is based. A failure to ered with the above rales and regulations will necessarily result in the xeoaee ion of the application for that reason alone. By the exerc'se of reasonable care much un- necessary labor and correspondence may be avoided. Adopted June 1, 1908. THE MINNESOTA TAX COMMISSION FRANK L. MeVEY, Attest, Chairman. RUKARD HURD, Secretary. Benefit of Fire Department. Noble Bros. Theatre Company in Popular Plays. Noble Bros. Theatre Co. will play a week’s engagement here, starting Monday, July 27. They will play uader the auspices Summer S. Our Prices on Sum- « son is Half Gone and so are mer Goods. | | Grand Rapids - H. HUCHES & CoO. “THE POPULAR STORE.” - Minnesota of the volunteer fire department, who get a liberal percentage of the gross receipts of each performance, and, as money is needed in the department, the enterprise should be encouraged and patronized. Noble Bros. have the reputation of being among the best in their line and first class perforra- ances of clean, wholesome plays are guaranteed. Their pavilion theatre will be located at the corner of Kindred avenue and Sixth street. The stage used by them is said to be equipped with all modern appliances so that it- is possible to give the same finished productiops as on the best stages of the regular modern theatre. AIP special scenery is carried and elec- tricity is used for lighting. “A Buffalo Mystery” will be the opening bill, with a change of play nightly during the balance of the week. Popular prices prevail. s Exery Eepartment in the Store is Offering Getting Inducements Stock Down to the | | Proepr Level. Midsummer Clearance Sale JULY 23rd TO AUGUST Ist. Wash Goods, Waists (Silk and Lawn), Long Gloves, Corsets, White Collars and Belts, Jackets, Wash Suits, Parasols, Hosiery, Gent’s Furnishings, Furniture, Etc. A grand array of bargains that will make other merchants wonder. Our policy “to carry no goods over into another season” necessitates this slaughter of prices. ‘We will clean up our stock while the merchant. who wants full price for the odds and ends will have them to show you again next year. Every article advertised for this sale is absolutely reliable and worth twice the price asked. Money refunded if sale is not -satisfactory. Eight big bargain days---THURSDAY, JULY 23 TO SATURDAY, AUGUST Ist. i . ‘ - ’ 3 Final Clearance of | ies’ Silk $ D> Ladies Me er wes Men’s et an ingerie aists. Wearables ce ees SS ni | Wearables | Our entire line of fine waists are going. Pick any| | | No. 457 Cor- waist in our stock and it is yours at almost half price | | | se¥, like cut, vee] hel } has medium $6.50Net Waist $3.50 and $4.00 | | | high bust and $3.98, Silk Waist $2.48 | | | process aa Fine embroid- Silk wash| | hose support- ered net waists in | | er attached, waists, in black and } | this is the fin- whit e an d white, long | i dollar cae: ecru, sleeves and short | | | est do! silk lined, sleeves tuck-| | | | set made, sale choice at $3.98 ed and trim- | ’ price.... 68¢ med with lace | No. 513 is a hol ig : 81.50 Corset, ‘ : Silk Jumpers at | has medium | | kine Quality, Half Price. high bust and white net, } | hi tucked and 3 left, 2 black Gordon Hats \ princess Ip, eg *, @ ry ' trimmed with and 1 navy hose support- heavy lace blue, sell at $5 and colors $3 to $4 values. Parasols Almost Half ‘ | Ladies’ 7-rib white Parasol, plain 79¢ $1.50 and $1.75 Parasols in white 98c $2.00, $2.50 and $2.95°Parasols in white with fancy borders, etc... ers, made and medal- and $6.50, your from _ white lion, choice at - choice for Batiste, sale $2.98. a $2.50 and $3.25 price.... 98¢ : Wash Goods Long Glove Bargains Clearance Ladies Lisle Gloves in black aud Our entire line of white and white, twelve button length, 75c colored wash goods at almost ane Ba tis Ce Se he AO gp 48c half price. We list only a | Ladies’ Silk Gloves, twelve but- few items. ton, black and white, double . tipped fingers, $1.50 values..98¢ ti ” 500 yds fancy checked and $1.75 values............... $1.19 stripped Dresst Ginghams, $2.25 and $2.50 values ..... $1.68 worth 12lc and lic, this sale, POU Fae ae. ey Sia tec vem eed 9c Silk Mulls, 8 pieces, white | : -$2.25 yd Big line of Children’s Parasols, ee ARES TR 19¢ up Ladies’ white and gray, sale price ....23 6 o2..cnen8oa Ladies’ white to 75c, sale price......-.-++++ Ladies’ neckwear, fancy collars and turnovers, 50c and 75c values, . 396 q 25c and 35c values . Ladies’ Hose, Etc. fine, lisle, lace ankle hose, 50c Me linen washable belts, slightly soiled, yates 4 grounds with floral patterns in pink, light blue, lavender and yellow, 50c values, this sale, per yd.. All lic goods in_ Dimities, White Goods, etc., during this sale, per, Ya. <0. 4... 23.6 7..10¢ All 20c goods in Cotton, Voiles, Batistes, etc., at this sale per All 25c goods, Eembroidered Swiss and many goods sold at 35c by other stores, this sale 3c EP ieigicst a gion sel was ’> 2 tincei gis sl 14c $3 values, all shapes, save money | and buy them of us at... $1.98 Men’s fancy half Hose 25c and 35c values, just to reduce stock they go at. The Warranted to Wear Half Hose for Men—4 pair in a box for $1.00. mending. 19¢c ij Save your wife the drudgery of We warrant that 4 pair of Wonderhose will not need Sad SA He eta h of - Saas totes 17¢ darning in three months from date of purchase or we will re- $4 and $4.50 Ladies’ Savings on Men’s } place them free of charge. Shoes $1.98 9 These are different styles and leathers, mostly small sizes—3, 344 and 4. This is less than half price and if youcan wear the size by all means get “a pair whether you need them now or later on. Footwear Men’s Tan Shoes, lace, 16 double extension sole, $3.00 value....... -$1.98 Men’s Tan Shoes, lace Blucher cut, swing last, $4.00 value....... 2.98 Odd pairs men’s $3.50 and B00 shoes and Oxfords, choice $2.48 best Wonderhose are made of the very heavy heels and toes, reinforced at these points with linen thread. They are just as good as other guaranteed hose and do not cost more thad the ordinary kind. Egyptian yarn with extra