Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, September 15, 1909, Page 1

a Vo... XVII—No, 13. S900 IN PRIZES FOR RAGING MEET Officers of Itasca County Agricul- tusal Association Have Arrang- ed for Big Meet. GRANDSTAND 1S BEING ERECTED Deer River and Coleraine WIll Play Ball Saturday—Grand Rapids and Coleraine Bands Engag- ed—Five Mile Marathon The list of exhibits and program of sports for Itasca county’s eighteen- th agricultural fair, which will be held on Thursday, Friday and Satur- day, September 23, 24 and 25, will be one of the most complete of any fair yet held in the range country anc reports from all over the county in- dicate that people are taking a live- lier interest and that there will be a larger attendance than at any prev- ious fair held in Itasca county. In the boys’ and girls’ industrial contest any boy or girl in Itasca county under eighteen years of age is eligible to enter and the prizes are large enough to be worth the ef- fort from all young agriculturalists. In the live stock division, which is in charge of A. J. McGuire, superin- tendent of the Northeast experiment farm, the premiums have been ma- terially increased and sheds are be- ing built for the convenience of es hibitors. The grain and vegetable division is under the charge of U. C. Gravelle and farmers from all over the county are taking an active in- terest in this department. Mrs. O. J. Niles has charge of the household department, which will exhibit © the culinary and domestic arts of the ladies of Itasca county. Those who intend entering exhibits should re- member that notice of the entry should be in the hands of the secre- tary not later than twelve hours be- fore the opening of the fair and the exhibits must be in the hands of the div n superintendent not later than. 6 o’clock on Thursday evening, Sept- ember 23. Heretofore the division sur erintendents have been asked to re- ceive exhibits after the prizes had been awarded. Early Friday morn- ing the judges will mark the exhibits blue ribbons for first prize, red for second prize and white for special | prizes. Where prizes are not worthy, even though there be competition, no awards will be made. Exhibitors of live stock will be expected to care for their animals and should acci- dents occur, the association will not be responsible, although due care will be taken to see that they do not happen. The races, which will be held on Friday and Saturday afternoons, are attracting the attention of horsemen from all parts of the northwest and the purses are substantial enough to cause them to make special efforts to arrange their dates so they will be enabled to make Itasca county faird Grand Rapids has a bunch of speed- ers that will compare favorably with ghd lbest of them and are perfectly willing to take chances of winning out over out of town competitors. Th« following is a list of racers owned by Grand Rapids men: Better Promise, owned jby Henry Hughes; Alda Belle, W. E. Myers; Skiddo, Thomas Kerr; Baby Wilton, G. F. Kremer. The following horses under the care of Trainer McGraw will also enter these races: Exception, owned by’ Dr. Clapper, Hibbing; American Count, Chas. Jesmore, Eveleth; Dr. ¥, Alex Iland, McKinley. The string above named have speed to burn, and they alone will give the specta- tors the worth of their money. It is expected that in addition to these, numerous speeders from Duluth, Su- perior amd the range country will eS- ter for the meet. The principal events will be the following: Friday--2:45 trot or pace for purse of $200 and 2:18 pace for purse of $300. Saturday—2:35 pace and 2:25 pace for purse of $200 each. The purses are split in four prizes the winners getting 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent, respectively. The fee to enter is five per cent of the purse and an additional five per cent from winners. GRAND A five mile marathon for a purse ot $25 and a hundred yard dash for a $10 purse are scheduled for Friday afternoon. Deer River and Coleraine will play ball Saturday at the fair- grounds for a purse of $50 and as both villages have unusually strong teams, the contest will doubtless be an interesting one. The track has been put in the best of condition, a baseball diamond has been made and the grandstand is in process of construction. Let every- one remember that all roads lead to Grand Rapids on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 23, 24 and 25 and make up your mind to take a day off and attend the fair. TERRIFIC WIND HITS COLERAINE A. M. Murnik’s Two-Story Brick Building, In Course of Construc- tion, Completely Demolished. ERECTED AT A COST OF $20,000 Grandstand and Fence at Baseball Park Torn Away—lItasca Skee Club’s Scaffold Practically Torn Away. The storm Sunday evening done considerable damage to property at Coleraine as is evident by the fol- lowing news report to the News Tri- bune: “A tornado which began in this city shortly after midnight this morning and continued to 1 o’clock a. m., completely demolished the $20,000 two-story brick block be- longing to A. M. Murnik of Eveleth, in course of construction. The wind also destroyed the grandstand and scattered the fence of the Coleraine baseball team, involving a loss of $1,- 000, partially raised the scaffold of the Itasca Skee club’s slide, which was to have been used in the nation- al tournament to be held here next winter, lifted up the big Palace livery barn and set it diagonally across on the lots, put the telephone and tele- graph systems temporarily out of con mission, damaged the mines, the gener al stores, the residences and _ out buildings and did thousands of dol- lars’ worth of damage to fences, side- walks, streets, avenues and_ trees. The wind, which blew at a rate of fully 60 miles an hour, was accom- panied by a heavy rain, which also did great damage. “The ferocity of the storm was greater than the one ofAugust 10 but the rainfall was not so heavy. The Canisteo and Walker mines are partially filled with water for the second time within thirty days and operations will be suspended for sever al days. The ore pit at the Walker mine is not in as bad condition as the Canisteo mine. “The building of Mr. Murnik was about ready for the roof and was lev- eled to its foundation, brick and tim- ber being scattered for a block in all‘ directions. It was to have been com- pleted by October 15 and its des- truction is particularly disappointing to builders and prospective tenants. “The baseball fence and grandstand were scattered about the country for about aj mile. “F. W. Estabrook’s jewelry store was hit. The chimney was demolish- ed and the skylight lifted from the roof and laid on the reof of another building in another block. “The streets, avenues and side- walks which had just been repaired after the storm of August 10, are again gullied and in worse shape thar ever. Only one street, Roosevelt avenue, withstood the terrible rain and wind storm of both occasions. Its crushed rock surface is as undisturb- ed as solid adamant and is a mute and powerful appeal to the road builders to give the other streets of the city; the same coating. “The total damage cannot be accu- rately estimated, but it will probably amount to more than $50,000. Tele- phone and telegraph service were re- stored this afternoon.” The ladies of the Methodist church gave a supper at the village hall last Wednesday evening, from which they realized a handsome profit, the sup- per being well patronized. 1 iD Rapips, Irasca County, Great Industrial Number Of The Herald-Review This newspaper will begin tomorrov the preparation of a _ special issue which will surpass any publication hitherto made in Northern Minnesota. Every phrase of Itasca county’s great ness will be dealt with by capable writers—manufactures, mining, lum- bering, agriculture—everything which contributes to make this section in natural resources the richest and fair est in this or any other state. George I. Reid, formerly of The New York Herald and The New York World, has been brought from the metropolis to aid the editor in bring- ing out this great Industrial Number, and other clever writers will'also con- tribute to make it at once a panoramic history of Itasca county and a record of the acheivements of her principal citizens. This special number, with the ex- ception of our regular issue of eight pages, will be printed in magazine form, the pages being about the same size as those of The Saturday Even- ing Post, illustrated with the best of half-tone engravings, on fine paper, and will reflect credit upon every- body participating in its production It will do wonders in advertising Itasca county and her greatness. Two months will be spent in doing the work, so that it will be done thoroughly and in order that no ‘worthy interests may be overlooked. Not less than 5,000 copies of this Magnificent issue will be printed and even that number may not be enough to supply the demand. The Herald-Review is anxious and willing to dy even more than its share in advertising our county and its towns and villages and therefore wild! charge only five cents a copy for the big number, although it will cost, several times that much per copy to produce. Therefore all readers who wish extra copies of the Indus- trial Number’ will make sure of getting them by writing at once, en- closing either money or stamps. We cordially invite the co-operation of every progressive man in Itasca county. Let us not hide our light un- der a bushel, but let all the world Enow of the many advantages and tremendously rich resources of our county and the great inducements it has to offer to capital and to home seekers. Mrs. L.-C. The above is a good likeness of Mrs. L. C. Peckham, who is one of the top-notchers the list of the contestants for the house and lot which the Duluth News Tribune is giving away ber of subscribers. The News Tribune is giving a special prize of $100 to the contestant securing the greatest number of subscriptions for Peckham to the one securing the largest num- INN., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER I5, 1909. the week ending September 18, and Mrs. Peckham stands a very good chance of winning the prize. Consigned to Fergus Falls. : M. Stevens of Deer River, brought to Grand Rapids Monday, where he was taken before Judge of | Probate Huson and adjudged insane. ; He was examined by Doctors Storch was | Will Repair Lines Manager Hostetter, of the Mesaba Telephone company, states that he is expecting a crew of men the first of the week to assist in getting the tele- phone lines in shape. When the road and Gendron. Stevens had been con- i between Grand Rapids and Cohasset signed to the asylum on two prev-, was broadened to standard grade, it ious occasions, but was released, as|was found that about one and one- after a time he seemed to regain his mental balance. Fall Millinery Mrs. Brooks wishes to announce that she will hold her millinery open- ing of fall and winter hats on Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday, September 23, 24 and 25. Her stock is very complete and is one of the best and most up-to-date ever seen in the vil- lage. She has the very latest styles and shapes and will also have a fine line of furs on display. The ladies are cordially invited to call and see the latest creations in fall and wint- er millinery. half miles of poles would have to be removed and reset. When this has been dome, thd crew will put the Grand Rapids-Coleraine toll line in complete repair. They will also take up the slack in the village, soler connections and do everything pos- sible to get the system in first-class condition for the winter. McGuire To Speak On Dairying Superintendent A. J. McGuire, of the Northeast Experiment farm, went at the Beltrami county fair. From there he will go to Aitkin and speak on the same subject. The Bemidji Pioneer has the following to say about him: “Professor A. J. McGuire of Grand Rapids, superintendent of the Northeast Experimental farm, has also been engaged to speak. No man in the state of Minnesota is better qualified to tell the farmers what are the proper methods to pursue in pro- fitable dairying and farming in northern Minnesota. Mr. McGuire has achieved phenominal success at the experiment farm anr has given valuable assistance in developing this section: of the state.” THE PAVING WORK [O-BEING PUSHED & Third Street Has Been Paved Be- tween Leland and Kindred Aven- ues—Pushed Steadily Onward. LAMP POSTS SOON BE ERECTED Blome Company Is Putting In About Third of a Block Daily—Pave- ment Presents. Neat Appearance —Can Be Walked Upon. The R. S. Blome company has in- | creased their force of men and are | now turning out the granitoid pav@ ment at the rate of a third of a block per day. Superintendent Schonfield ‘states that next week he hopes to turned out a half block per day. The crew completed the intersecting cross- ing and approach to the Great North: ern tracks Saturday, the men work- ing a twenty-four hour shift in. order to finish up. The crew is now putting the finish- ing touches to the block between Le- land and Kindred avenues, and when completed it will be the first full | block of pavement. The work is be- | ing done in a careful manner and every little pebble found by the work- | lamp posts. MINNESOTA SOCIETY, Two Dollars a Year. VILLAGE COUNCIL HOLDS MEETING Mesaba Telephone Company Asks For Ninety Days’ Time In Which To Remove Poles. PURCHASES FORTY STREET LIGHTS Special Meeting Was Held Tuesday Evening To Receive Bids For Paving Kindred Avenue— Bid Let to Blome Co. A regular meeting of the village council was held in the council chambers at Village hall Monday evening. An ordinance was passed sometime ago requiring the Mesaba telephone company to remove their poles and wires from Third street. Manager Hostetter appeared before the board at this meeting asking that an exten- sion of ninety days be granted the Mesaba people in order to give them time to remove the poles. The mat- ter was referred to the city attorney to decide upon, The contract with the Great North- ern Railway company for supplying their engines with water expired September 1, and a communication | was received asking that the present contract be extended to January 1, 1910. A motion to extend the con- tract was passed. After January 1, the Great Northern people will have trains running on the Nashwauk ex- tension and will require considerable more water for the additional trains that will run in here. A motion was made to extend the sewer on Third street and bids will be opened for the construction of same on September 17. At the last meeting held it was de- cided to advertise for bids for forty A representative of the Cutter Street Lamp company, of Fort Wayne, Ind., was present at the meeting and submitted prices. As the men, engaged in smoothing the sur- face, is thrown aside. The mixing machine and the morta boxes were moved to the corner of Kindred avenue Monday evening in order to ficiltate the work of the wheelbarrow men. Barriers have been erected to keep teams from driving across the pavement until it is thor- | oughly dried, but it is now firm en- | ough for pedestrians to traverse. | The Pavement is spread in such a { manner that it is humped in the cent- | er, sloping to the gutter on each | side, thereby allowing water to drain | away very quickly. On account of | waiting for the composition to set, the markers are compelled to work until 12 or 1 o’clock each night, but if they were to allow it to stand until next day it would be impossible to crease it, as the top dries very | quickly. The pavement is first ruled off into blocks four by nine inches and creases, about half an inch in depth, are then made, which serve to give horses a firm foot hold. The capacity of the mixing machine has been greatly increased, as the mer now have the material to dump into the hopper as fast as it dumps it, more wheelbarrow men have been added and the work is progressing steadily onward. Superintendent Garris, of the elec- tric light plant, now has the under- goundr conduits installed and is ready to put up the posts for the Incandescent lights as soon as they arrive, which will be about October 1 The arc lights in other parts of the village, not affected by the change in the system on Third street, have been connected up and the streets are now lighted with their usual bril- liancy. Death of Andrew Ericson. Andrew Ericson, who lived in the west end of town, died of old age and stomach trouble Tuesday morning ‘He had been ailing for the past six months and death was not entirely unexpected. Deceased was sixty-five years old and leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. He had worked in the paper mill for the past three years, but was compelled to to Bemidji this (Wednesday) morning|give up his position on account of where he will speak on dairy farming stomach trouble. lamp posts manufactured by that company were the lowest in price and could be delivered here in three weeks time, they were given the con- tract. The lamp posts purchased stands fourteen feet high and have a cluster of three lights. The same style of lamps used in Superior. A list of the taxpayers on Third street, whose property abuts on the portion being paved, was prepared. and eighty-five per cent of the esti- mated cost of the paving was a ed against their property. Impro- vement bonds will be issued at the amount end of thirty days for the not paid in by the property It seems that when the | men was prepared, who w to re- ceive $10 each from the village for services rendered, a number were left off the list. The fire department was notified to send in a complete list of the names of those who are in good standing and they will be given their apportioments. The usual grist of bills was allowed. A special meeting of the board was held Tuesday evening to receive bids for the paving .of Kindred avenue between Second and Fourth streets. The only bid received was that of R. S. Blome company, of Chicago, and they were given the contract. Good Shows at the Unique Manager Douglass, of the Unique theatre is continually seeking new and fresh acts, with which to enter- tain and please the patrons of the little home of good shows. 0n Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week he presented the Pearce sisters, who do a clever comedy song and dance act. The little ladies took so well that Mr. Douglass secured them for a return engagement on Monday and Tuesday evenings of this week and they fairly packed the house. The motion pictures and songs are always new and up-to-date and the public are certainly getting the worth of their money in good clean entertain- ment. In this issue will be found the news of Hill City and vicinity. The Herald-Review has secured a corre- spondent at that thriving little village and hereafter will endeavor to give the news each week. HISTORICAL | aa TRIO