Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, September 1, 1909, Page 1

| a ee Se evald-Heview. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Vou, XVIIL—No, 11. ITASCA COUNTY'S ANNUAL EXIT Will Have Larger List of Entries] tne Than Ever Before—Township Exhibit Will Draw Attention. Granp Rapips, Irasca County, MINN., Wepnespay, SEPTEMBER 1, 1909. schools will have a larger attena- | ‘ ance than ever this year as increas- ed facilities for the carrying of pupils from the country districts will be in- stalled. Football and basketball teams will be organized and both the in- tellectual and athletic sides of school life will receive their fair share of attention from the embryo moulders ¢ Nation’s destines. Numerou changes have been made in the corps of instructors and prospects are brigh for making the year 1909-10 an epoclf in the history of Grand Rapids schools, to which all will point with PREMIUM LIST HAS BEEN ISSUED] >= i scr: to cne, Pao‘ domestic science and manual train- ing departments are in the hands of expert teachers and it is expected Fair Will Be Held Thursday, Friday} that a larger number than ever be- and Saturday, September 23, 24 and 25—Effort Being Made to Secure Good Race Meet. The much talked of eighteenth an- nual fair of the Itasca County Agri- cultural association will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sep- tember 23, 24 and 25. From the re- ports sent in from all parts of the county it is indicated that the list of exhibitors will be larger than ever before. The officers of the association are sparing no pain to make the fair a states that he looks for a larger at- tendance than ever before and that more and more people are beginning to realize the benefits that accrue to both the business men and the farm- ers from the holding of county fairs. Secretary Graffam is being swamped with inquiries concerning the fair, taking an active interest in Itasca county fair. by calling at Mr. Graffam’s office. fore will take advantage of the op- Portunity to learn these useful ac- complishments. TOWNSHIP BUYS STEAM ROLLER Town Board of Grand Rapids Pur- chases Steam Roller at Less Than One-Third of Original Cost The town. board of the township of Grand Rapids recently made a deal whereby they came into possession of a steam roller, the orignal pur- chase price of which was $3,200 and had only been used eighteen months for the exceedingly low sum of $1,- 000. on Tuesday of last week and was condition as when they received it. About Causes Third Street To Present Very Busy Scene. Pushed and Steam Roller Is Kneading Street in Shape Preparitory to Paving. The preliminary work of paving Third street goes on apace and the large force of men employed makes work of laying the pavement will be commenced. tervals along the street and a ma- is kept in a proper condition. thirty-three side of the street it will be neces- A careful pursual of the premium| This $5 is received whether or no the| ‘YS to put in only gutters. list, which is being distributed in book form throughout the rules and regulations tering exhibits should at least thor- oughly the rules and their particular exhibits. All entries should be made as early as possible) eq, the roller will be passed over it, ; P0w2d claim for it that it becomes and at least twelve hours before the/thereBy putting the road in perfect | Ore durable with age and‘is suitable opening of the fair, and should be accompanied by the name of owner, postoffice address, name of article entered, number, class and age. Alllas might have been expected, but |°f the most important items which entries of registered stock must be|the Herald-Review thinks the town | /¢@d the people of Grand Rapids to accompanied by evidence of registra- tion in order to compete for prizes, Persons wishing to rent grounds fo1 any purpose should make application through the se@retary to the board of directors, stating the purpose for which the ground will be, used. One of the special features of the fair will be the township exhibits, to which all townships in Itasca county are eligible to entry with the excep- tion of Grand Rapids. The following prizes will be given: For the town- ship making the best exhibit, $50; second, $40; third, $30; fourth, $20. The products making up the exhibit must be grown on at least ten differ- ent farms in the township. The dis- play of grains must be in both bundles and threshed form, buiidles to be not less than four inehes in diameter, and two quarts of the threshed grain must be shown. roller is used every day. The rock- its machinery. During the coming familiarize themselves with|year the steam roller will be used |i2 Proper condition before comenc- conditions covering] in getting new roads in shape for | 28 the paving. travel. As soon-as a grade is erect- condition, - The purchase of the steam roller brought out some adverse criticism, board should be congratulated on its business sagacity in securing a much needed piece of machinery at a saving of over two thirds its origin- al cost. As soon as the Blome com- pany vacates the stone quarries they will be turned over to the township for a term of five years without charge. DEPUTY SHERIFF LOGAN RESIGNS A. G. Hachey Appointed by Sheriff Riley—Change Takes Place Today. Edward Logan, who has acted as , The display will be judged on aJ|chief deputy for Sheriff T. T. Riley | basis of 100 points for each display | since last January, tendered his res- of grains and grasses and 50 points | ignation To win| With the close of yesterday’s business premium, the exhibit must at|he retired from the position which the | he filled with signal ability since he for the display of fruits. first least score 500 points total of 650. § out of Some days ago and entered upon his duties. Sheriff Any township bordeding on itasca|Riley/has appointed Albert G. Hachey county and not exhibiting in a similar|to fill the vacancy, and today he be- contest at any other fair, and wishing} an to serve in his new position. The to enter, may do so by making special | selection of Mr. Hache¥ is a most ex- arrangements with the secretary of the fair association, Numefous improvemefits have been made for the comfort of both spectat- ors and exhibitors and an effort is being made to obtain a good race imeet for all three days of the fair. Opening of Grand Rapids Schools The schools of Grand Rapids Will open on Tuesday, September %, Mon- day being Labor Day—a legal holiday The school buildings have been put in a sanitary condition, the heating plants put in complete repair, and everything has been done which will tend to give more comfort to the teachers and pupils. It is expected that the teachers will all have arriv- ed by the time this issue of the Herald-Review is off the press. The cellent one, and the Herald-Review predicts that he Will preform his duty plike creditably to himself, to his chief and Yo the public. He has Jaone police where he gained the reputation of be- ing & most efficient officer. He is Well equipped to make an ideal ‘de- puty sheriff and will prove a val- uable addition to Shetiff Riley’s force Mr. Logan retires from office ‘to ac- jcert a position with the Fitger Brew- ing company at Marble, where he wil act as agent for the company. Hotel Ogema Closed. A. -G. -Hathey, who has conducted the Ogemia hotel during the past summer, ‘Having accepted the office of deputy sheriff, has closed the -hotel for ‘the season. The steam roller is kept in con- The kneading phases Blome company is getting the street The makers of the granitoid com- for any degree of traffic; that it will not settle in spots, will not become slippery and will not form dust. One consider the paving of Third street was the fact that during the sum- depth of from two to six inches and every little flurry of wind caused an upheaval which would put a Kansas cyclone to shame. The paving will greatly curtail the dust evil. The business establishments on upper Third street were treated to the novelty of being compelled to use Kerosene lamps tovering the period used in rémoving the poles from the streets and they were a delighted bunch when new connoc- tions had been made. Superintendent Garris informs the Herald-Review that users of the juice in all parts of the city who use the day current will be subject to fre- quent interruptions during the com- ing month, or until the change has been made to the incandescent system, on Third street. _ The Blome company has been seike what retarted in their operations ow- ing to unforseen difficulties &nd the work will have to be put through with a rush if completed before the vold weather sets in. id Change ta Management. Matthew Metzger has purchased ‘th interest ih Metzger’s meat market, formerly ‘ewned by his brother, J. F., and took over the active management this (Wednesday) mofning. J. S. service in Deer River | Met#ser will still retin ‘Yoth his in- ‘terest in the shep ‘and his position ehind the counter where he justly enjoys a reputation ‘as a meat cutter of meats. Matttrew-Metzger is a form er Grand Rapitis ‘boy and thoroughly understands “the business. For the | past year he has had charge of a shop at Coleraine. He has purchased the stock, etc., and hereafter the busi ness will be conducted in his name. | J. F. Metzger, who has had charge of | the ‘business for the past eighteen Large quantities of crushed rock] which, in fact, is an “epidemic” all and sand are piled at convenient in-}over northern Minnesota, for ‘that chine for mixing the granitgid wil/| particularly “favored” with low lands turn out the composition as fast as|and swamps which must be corduroy- it is needed. The curb and gutter is|}ed to cause them to be passable ex- being laid along the north side of| except for the feathered tribe. While the street and when it is completed | appropriations of money have been we understand the Great Northern/set aside for the improvement of The roller was delivered here | People will see that the boullevard| public highways, there seems to be The| little use of squandering it as the which denotes that a great many are|immediately leased to the Blome com | 8¥tters will be eighteen inches wide] amounts are insufficient to accomplish the|any, to be used by them in connec- | #24 the street He is sending] tion with their paving operations, at | ™@king a total of thirty-six feet from/must have the immediate attention premium books to the different vil-|the rate of $5 per day, the lessee to | CUrP to curb. lages where they will be distributed] pay for all breakages and repairs and | teS¢ct, an approach is being built) mission if the farmers are to be en- to those interested. Citizens of Grand|to deliver the roller at the comple- | t? the railroad tracks. Where cement|couraged toward generous improve- Rapids and vicinity can secure books|tion of their contract in as good a walks have been laid on the south | ments, feet,|the required results. The low lands Where the street in-|of the much talked of drainage com- TERSE TALES FROM SOON COMPLETED) TIGHENOR'S TOWN Piles of Crushed Rock Strewn|The Herald-Review’s Representa- tive Writes Interestingly of “Tichenor’s Corners. THE STEAM ROLLER IS AT WORK DRAINAGE WILL MAKE GOOD FARMS Excavating Work Being Rapidly | Makes a Few Suggestions and Dis- zens Now Resident in the Feeley. District. Tichenor’s Corner, August 27, 1909. Since my last letter I have accum- it presents a scene of great activity. | ulated some items that might be of The major part of the excavating and | interest to the readers of the Herald- before the week is out the actual/ Review. The citizens of this region are very much in need of better roads,. matter. The township of Feeley is The swampy lands are at present completely submerged,and the hay crop, upon which so many settlers depend for the sustenance entire! crusher and engine which were pur- stant operation and has experienced|of «heir yet limited amount of live county, will give the readers there-|chased some time ago by the.town- | 2wmerous difficulties on account of of a clear and concise idea of the|ship were also leased to the Blome | king in soft spots. covering e€n-| company at $5 per day each which | the earth to a proper firmness is tries, the markings, and the amount| makes a otal of $15 per day the town | °U€ Of the most particular of prize money. All who intend en-|ship ig receiving from the rentals of | 2 the laying of the pavement and the stock, is liable to be a complete faluze if the waters do not very soon subside. Ditching is the proper cap- er.“and all the influence possible shojiid be brought to bear upon the powers that be to enhance the value of the low lands of Itasca county. The soil is of the best and should not be allowed to remain un- productive. The sturdy yoemen are here but are powerless to battle the elements with their present limited means. Many of the “worst places in the roads” have been made passa- ble, under ordinary circumstances, by the settlers at their Own expense, but they must have financial aid, as it would seem they are entitled to. Among those who will probably have exhibits at the county fair from this section are R. R. Tichenor, who Will show his patent wagon endgate, garden seed planter and cultivator, of his own manufacture, also axe, broad- axe, pick, grubbing hoe handles and canes made from rock elm, which is split from the toughest portion of the tree, steamed, shaved and finished by hand. They give as good satis- faction to the woodmen as hickory or oak and he has ready sale for all he has made thus far and will soon put in a machine to make them in large quantities. , B. D. Kelley will show samplea of cats that he thinks are as fine as any grown, besides other agricultural ‘speciments, and Geo. Fisher, Mark, Melvin, and Will Pogue, Matt and Melvine Rosholt, Srick Lindberg and others will be there “with their goods.” This ig She of the most brotherly comimunfties imaginable—each and all being ever ready to help his neigh- bor by exchanging labor, in case of sickness or trouble of any descrip- tion. Such a settlement. of neigh- bors cannot help but succeed, and before many years shall have passed they and their children will be heard from without their now limited and pinched sphere. Some Personal Mentions. There is a fine school house at the “Corners” and about thirty children will attend school the coming term. Wilton Rosholf, one mile northeast, has five acres cleared and cultivated, with a good house and outbuildings. Adolph Johnson, one mile and a half miles southeast, has good im- over a year. He is a German, which proves that he is chuck full of hard day’s work and thrift. Julius Bidgood, one mile east, has five acres cleared and is living as comfortable as could be expected. He has been here about four years. Andrew Norlander, one and a half miles south, has several acres im- Proved with good buildings. Has re- sided on the place about five years. Erick Lindberg, one mile north, has about five acres improved, a nice frame house, good barn, etc. It is his intention to make stock raising a specialty. Miss Mary Pogue, two miles south- west, has a few acres cleared, suffi- (Continued on page four) THE LOWEST BID WAS ACCEPTED False Report Circulated Relative to Letting of Contract For Grand Rapids-Cohasset Road. Following the meeting of the board of county commissioners held on Au- gust 16, a report was circulated to the effect that Calahan & Skelley were awarded the contract for the building of the Grand Rapids-Cohasset road at a higher figure than Arscott & Benton had bid. It was said that the board even went so far as to raise the bid submitted by Calahan & Skelley to the extent of one thougs- and dollars and that the wording of their bid did not require the con- tractors to conform with the plans and specifications. This report gain- ed currency and was accepted as a fact by many who are ever ready to charge the board of county commis- sioners with all sorts of high crimes and misdemeanors. There are a few people who find great comfort in being able to make it appear that public officials are guilty of malfeas- ance or misfeasance in office and it requires but an intimation ‘to start them on the road to vigorous mis- representation and villification. The incident above referred to furnishes an excellent illustration of this fact. Yet there was no excuse whatever for the circulation of the report. Any man who entertains the least regard for truth would have investigated a matter of this kind before condeming the public officials for an act of which they were not guilty. There were but two bidders—Calahan & Skelley and Arscott & Benton. Both firms presented more than one bid. That of Calahan & Skelley was the only one that conformed strictly with the plans and specifications. The price named was $3,100. Arscott & Benton’s bid was $3,117.75, but their proposition made some qualifications of the plans submitted by’ the board. In addition to this it was $17.75 higher than that of Calahan & Skelley. The other bids by the same firms were not in any manner in keeping with the plans and specifications and were not considered by the board. The bids submitted are on file in Auditor Spang’s office and may be seen by anyone interested in the matter. The bid accepted was not only the lowest but the best, as it conforms in every detail with the requirements of the specifications. The county board has adopted the policy of letting all road work by contract, after having the proposed improvements gone over and laid out by a competent engineer. They propose to have roads and bridges built strictly in accordance with the provisions of the contract entered into and according to the plans and specifications. This system may not please those who are looking for a chance to “kick” on every- thing done by the commissioners put it will be endorsed by the major- ity of taxpayers and those who de- sire to see Itasca county in the fore- front of progression and development Has Narrow Escape. An oid gentleman, whose name we did not learn, had a narrow escape from having both legs cut off by a moving train Sunday. He attempted to board the 12:45 train after it was in motion and in some manner slip- ped and would have been drawn un- provements and is clearing his land as fast as possible. years will remain in Grand Rapids “until spring, when he will join with “his brother, Anton, and embark in ‘the wholesale packing business at either Duluth or Superior. Thos. Reece, two miles south, has the regulation patch under cultivation with a comfortable house, good out- buildings. Here four years. George Fisher, one half niile west, der the train but for the presence of mind of Keo Leroux, who pulled him out. People should learn that too much care cannot be exercised in and about railroad yards and under no circumstances should they attemp to board a moving train. has four acres cleared and under cul- tivation, having been located a little Two Dollars a Year. DECIDE 10 PAI KNORED AVENUE Property Owners on Kindred Ave- nue Between Second and Fourth Streets Petition Council. PETITION IS FAVORABLY ACTED ON Council Advertises For Bids For Lamp Posts to Be Placed on Third Street and Kindred Avenue— Henry Hughes Resigns. A special meeting of the village council was held in the council rooms in Village hall Monday evening. All members were present with the exception of Trustee Hughes. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. A communication wag received from Henry Hughes asking that his resignation as a mem- ber of the board be accepted. A mo- tion was made and carried to ac- cept his resignation. It is probable that his su¢cessor will be appointed at the next regular meeting. A petition was received from the property owners on Kindred avenue between Second and Fourth streets, praying the village council to order the paving of Kindred avenue be- tween Second and Fourth streets.’ After fully considering the matter the council decided to act in accor- dance with the wishes of.the majority of the taxpayers whose property abuts on that part of Kindred aven- ue in question and the clerk was in- structed to advertise for bids for the excavating, curb and gutter work and the laying of the pavement. Like all other principal streets in Grand Rapids, Kindred avenue ‘ig’ one hundred feet wide, with a twelve foot walk on each side: The curbing and gutter will occupy a space of eighteen inches on each side, which will leave the space to be paved seventy-three feet wide. It is pro- posed to graduate the width of the pavement where it intersects with the Great Northern tracks to a width of thirty-three feet, which will make it uniform with Leland and Hof- man, and other streets. Trustees Remer and Leroux, Re- corder Yancey and Superintendent Garris were appointed a committee at the last meeting to inspect and re- port on the styles and composition of the lamp posts which are used in nearby cities. Trustee Leroux and Recorder Yancey went to Grand Forks where they inspected the sys- tem, etc., used there, but found out that the stands at that place cost $57 each, which they felt were more cost- ly than could be afforded at Grand Rapids. Trustee Remer and Superin- tendent Garris inspected the system at Superior, Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul and had various firms pre- pare drawings of different sized stands and the prices at which they could furnish them. One firm of- fered to furnish them in lots of twenty at $28 each, while another offered to furnish them at $21 each. After going over the matter at great length it was decided to advertise for bids for 40 four-light stands, the var- ious firms to furnish their own speci- fications. It was proposed to place six stands on each block of Third street, four on the south side and two on the north side of the street. On the south side the posts will be placed seventy-five feet apart, while on the north side one post will be placed on each corner of the block. The stands which the council has in mind are provided with four lights each and are in the form of a cross in a hori- zontal position, so placed-to give the. largest possible amount of light. On Kindred avenue eight. posts will be placed on each block, four on a side, seventy-five feet apart. It was decided to pave Third street a width of thirty-six feet, including the gutter instead of thirty feet as originally decided on, the property owners to pay the cost of twenty-six and one-half feet of the paving. The clerk was instructed to notify all owners whose property abuts on the street to be paved to remove all hindrances and see that nothing is left in the way which will interfere with the work of the paving crew. The next meeting will be held Monday evening, September 13. ~~ = = 1 mA me