Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, January 12, 1910, Page 1

cone ge Grand Uapids VoL, XVII.—No. 30. HOME BUILDERS PROSPEROUS YEAR Sixth Annual Report Shows Total of $17,810 Placed in Mortgages. HAVE ISSUED $0 SHARES STOCK Making Total of 261 Since Or- ganization of Association Value of Each Share is $200 The Grand Rapids Building & Loan association has had a very success- ful year, as is evidenced by the report for the year ending October 9, 1909. The association was formed six years ago for the purpose of promot- ing and assisting in the development of Grand Rapids, and that it is a decided success can be seen from the fact that/ 90 shares of stock were issued during ithe fiscal year. Unlike a majority of buildimg and loan associations, this ‘was not form- ed for the purpose of providing fat salaries for its officers, and the only officer in the association who recei-| ves renumeration is the secretary and he receives only $20 per month. Each share of stock has a per value of $200 amd the rate of payment is $1 per, month per share. The series matures in from 8 to 9 years. The shares are usually sold in blocks of five or more and the proceeds are invested in first-class mortgages bear- ing ten’ per cent interest. The re- sult is that at the end of 8 or 9 years @ stockholder who owns five shares receives $1,000 for an actual outlay between $500 and $600, the advantage ‘being that ithe purse is not drained heavily at! any| one time. The following is a statement of the condition of the association: Resources. Cash on hand .. Mortgages . . 17,810 Unpaid dues .. 112 00 Unpaid fimes .. .. .. .. 490 Unpaid interest 85 91 00 00 Br yotet 81 Total - - - - - - $19,234 Liabilities. Stock Séries No. i ” er ie . «$11,387 980 4 1,384 94 600 85 887 223 93 564 433 86 438 23 231 36 420 323 00 1,358 57 Undivided profits .. .. .. Total - $19,234 81 This is an exceptionally fine show- ing for a company that has only been in existance a little over six yeans, and since this statement was prepar- ed an additional $2,000 has been plac- ed in mortgages and loans. The following is the receipts and disbursements during the fiscal year: Receipts. Balance on hand .. -.$ 516 74 SCR oa) 1 - 3,971 00 Membership fees 46 00 Fines .. ae as 30 40 sasurance paid .. 85 70 Loans paid . 1,425 00 | antenest . 1,669 27 Total- -- -- - $7,744 11 Disbursements. Loans .. .. - $5,185 97 “> Withdrawals - 1,052 44 Expemse .. s 285 70 Cash on hand .. . 1,222 00 Total,- -- - - $7,744 11 What other mutual, or any other, ‘puilding and loan association in the state can equal this record? The en- tire operating expense was only $285.- 70, and this included the secretary's salary. To the young man, who wishes to build this association offers excep- tional opportunities and residence property in Grand Rapids is a very desirable acquisitiongin view of the fact that there is always a scarcity of rentable houses. GRAND RapipDs, ITasca County, What better investment could one | wish than one Mwhere you invest $500 im $600 and at the — Bis or 9 years draw $1, ie of stock will - ee —— April 1st and those wishing to obtain information concerning the associa- tion should talk wiith its secretary, Mr. F. A. King. Masons Install. The A. F, of A. M. held their in- stallation Friday evening and a number of visiting members were in attendance from Coleraine, Bovey and Deer River. The following are the newly elected and appointed - ficers: H. R. King, W. M.; T. Shoaff, S. W.; W. A. Rossman, s W.; E. A. Kremer, treas.; 'H. E. Graf fam, sec.; Charles Kearney, S. D.; B. L. Lieberman, S. S.; G. W. Myers, J. D.; C. E. Aiken, tyler; E. S. Mur- phy, chaplain. At the conclusion of ; the ceremonies luncheon. was served and the occasion was thoroughly en- joyed by all present, ASOESO KINDRED AVENUE PAVING hi Assessment Paving Will Be About $7 per Front Foot. TALK INSTALLING POLICE ALARMS Council Decides to Proceed No Further in Hepfel Case—Post- poned Action on Repair- ing Village Hall. The Village council-held a busy mee ing Monday evening. The first mat- ter taken mp was the rate of assess- ment for the Kindred avenue paving, which will be done the coming spring The rate will be about $7 per front foot.. considerably less than that of Third street paving on account of “the street already having curbs and gut- tering. The width of the paving will be 73 feet fram curb.to curb, which will make a model thcroughfare, and one any, city can be| proud of. Com- plaints and objections to the propos- ition “will be heard at the next council meeting. Tt was decided: to go wo further ifm Hepfel case. When Third} street was cut down to grade, two years ago, Mr. Hepfel sued’ the village for dam- ages resulting to his property and during the present term of district court received a verdict for $1,350. Councilman Leroux brought up the matter of installing police alarms in connection with the local telephone system. While at Grand Rapids re- cently, the district manager of the Mesaba system made a proposition to Mr. Leroux, stating the ex- change was willing to install police alarms at a cost of between $20 and $25 each. For their maintainance there would be no further cost to the village. The plan is very simple. The alarms are erected at conven- jent points in the village and are con- nected so that a touch on the but- ton by the operator at the central office will ring them similtaneously. If one is annoyed, call central, ex- plain the trouble, and she will do the rest. The alarms in the various sec- tions of the village will summon an officer to ithe scene in a short time. Nothing was done im regard to the matter ati this meeting. The matter of repairing and decor- ating the auditorium in Village hall was also taken up, but nothing de- finite was done. The old tank is leaking badly and it is only a ques- tion of a few months when the vil- lage will be compelled to erect a new one. It is thought that when the mecessity arises a steel tank will be erected. This would be a permanent affair with a capacity of 150,000 gal- lons and would insure a sufficient water supply for years to come. The usual grist of bills was allowed. New Superintendent. on Kindred Avenue | at VERY SUCCESSFUL FARMERS’ MEETING The Institute Held At Grand Ra- pids Yesterday Was Well Attended. QVER 200 ENJOYED THE DINNER Hall Was Crowded At Both Ses- sions~F. B. McLeran Was in Charge and Much Interest Was Manifested. One of the largest gatherings of farmers ever seen in Grand Rapids, with the exception of the county fairs Was assembled at Village hall Tues- day in attendance at the farmers’ in- stitute meeting, it being estimated that there were over 300 persons present. The forenoon session convened at 1 o’clock and the afternoon session 2:30, with Mr. F. B. McLearn, of Marshall, in charge. He was ably assisted by Mr. H. G. Larson, of Ber- ner, Minnesota, whose hobby is dairy- ing. Mr. Larson talked on the breeding of stock fer dairy which was very instructive and brovght forth many questions in ara to the method employed from the large number of fariuers present. Mr. E. W. Smith, known throughout the tied river v6 as the “pota:o king” © gave many siggestions «:)u- cerning the preparation of seed, the planting, cultivating and harvesting of potatoes. His plan is entirely new to our farmers and will undoubtedly be of great. value to them in the pre- Laring and gathering of future crops. Mr. Smith particularly urged the co- operation of the farmers. with the local business men regard’ng the ‘maifketing of the patato crop and he stated a potato storage would be mutually beneficial to both parties. Mr. McLeran ‘interspersed his talk ‘ith live and fresh stories to illus- | jtwate the poimt in view, which kept | county board to provide such roads. ithe audience attentive and in good humor. His talk was devoted to prac tical methods of grain raising and particularly to the cleaning of stump Jands. Mr. McLeran is an authority on this subject, having farmed under conditions such as are met with in Itasea county and much good was got by his hearers from his compre- hensive handling of the subject. At the close of the afternoon ses- gion a vote of thanks was extended | to Messrs. McLeran, Larson and Smith for their vaiuable hints to the farmers of this vicinity. At the con- clusion of the forenoom session a din- ‘ner was served by the ladies from ‘both the village and country There was ample evidence on the fairly groaning tables of their skill in the cuisine department. The dinner was a veritable banquet and was enjoy- ed by over 200 guests, none being turned away hungry. Farmers were in attendance from | Bovey, Coleraine, Cohasset, and in fact from every village and hamlet in the surrounding territory and each and every one gave the speakers their closest attention, evidence of the fact that they were vitally inter- ested in) the questions being discuss- ed. It was a matter of much regret however, that Prof. A. J. McGuire, of the Northeast Experiment farm, was unable to be present, on account of being compelled to attend a meet- ing of the State Conservation board and the State Agriculture society. Mr. McLeran, .who assisted Supt. McGuire at the last institute held here, stated to a Herald-Review rep- resentative that fit was one of the most enthusiastic and intelligent au- Jaiences it Had ever been his good fortune to address and he ailso said that during the course of 4 or 5 years Itasca county will have a reputation far and wide for the excellence of the products of its farms amd the up-to-date methodsi employed thereon. The Oliver club of Hibbing, has decided to organize a band which will be known as as the Oliver club AKES PLEA FOR BETTER ROADS G.G. Hartley, of Duluth, Urges St. Louis County to Aid Strug- gling Farmers. WANTS HIGHWAY FROM FLOODWOOD Five Miles in Length Running From Island Farm—Commissioners Discussed Plan Very Favorably. G. G. Hartley, of Duluth, well and favorably known to nearly every resi) dent of Itasca county by reason of his efforts to further the interests of northern Minnesota, appeared before the board of county commissioners of St. Louis county at their ‘annual meeting Thursday and urged them to assist the farmers! of the Flood- wood (district, in their efforts to be- come prosperous, by voting to build @ five-mile public highway into Flood- wood from the vicinity of Island farm ‘Yhe highways are in such condition, he said, that one farmer who raises as fine produce as can be found any- where because the constant jarring, bruises it going to market. We are glad to state that during the past two years Itasca county has made rapid strides in road building and in the next five years will have a perfect system of county roads. Five roads which will be built the coming spring, have already been surveyed and approved, and work Will start as soon as practicable. Many more will be laid out during {abe year ! Good roads are very im- it in the development of North- “ati” Mr. Hartley “pies } tubcd graphically the hardships en- | a4red by farmers in their efforts to make a home and said their's is a) ‘struggle almost beyond enduarnce. He believes that good roads would greatly encourage them and believes: \still further ‘that ‘it ds @ duty of the | erald- MINN., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, [910 JEALOUS WOMAN DOCTOR CALLED AND EMETIC GIVEN | by supposedly swallowing the con- BT PAUL vote to building them. It is up to you gentlemen, Do you realize your qower to bring all these things about? You are the most powerful body. They all look to you for help. Up there where I am located we are without schools we need roads and there must be much work doné be- fore ‘we are in shape to supply you as we should. “T @m doing my part. I have ex-{ pended thousands of dollars in im- provements. I have built. some of the roads. I have the best blooded | stock that money can buy. I help | these’ people all I can. I want you to appreciate the circumstances and help fall you can. We want the road finished between the surrounding country and Floodwood. We must have a way to get our produce to the station. You are doing a good work and the result of your work is being felt all over the county. We need the help at Floodwood and I ask you to think it over and see what you canj do.” WOULD KILL SELF Mrs. Frank Olin Takes Aconite While in Rage Over Husband | Leaving House. Family Quarrel Supposed to Have Been Cause of Rash Act~Poi- son Left ne Evil Result. In al fit of jealous rage ai her hus- band, Mrs. Frank Olin attempted ;to commit suicide Sunday eyening at her home im the west end ftents of a half ounce phial of acon- ite. Dr. Storch was at once sum- moned and an emetic admimistered, | which promptly gave relief. At the close of his talk Chairman McInnis said he had mo doubt the road he asked would be built and suggested a visit of the commission- ens to the locality. Mr. Hartley of- fered to entertain them and the trip will probably be made sometime this month. | “What, are we going to be,” asked | Mr. Hartley, “if these men get tired of trying and forsake their farms? | We need them and need them badly. | They are doing their best against) great odds that here in this city can- not be properly appreciated by peo-| ple who have no experience in clear-| ing a farm in a wild and rugged ‘qduntry. “They have great difficulty in get-; ting their produce to market, and) I know one mam who has to take sec- ond price for the most beautiful gar- | den produce you ever laid your eyes} a, because he cannot get it to the railroad without’ damaging it to a) certain extent. The constant jarring | of the wagom bruises it, and he has to be satisfied with what he can get. “You may talk as you like about the pure country air, the happy life and how very fine a thing it is to be da farmer, but I want to impress on your minds, gentlemen, that without Proper encouragement tthe life is not one that you would care to live, with those who have money the life is easier, but when you take a piece of land, heavily timbered, try to clear it, build a house, optain stock, do all the- work yourself without means, the fight is an uphill one. These state lands have been cleared of their tisf- ber, the only revenue the farmer in @mew country has. He has paid $5 an; acre, It is more than the land is worth in the first place. He is sur- rounded by state and railroad lands on which there is no tax. Of course he becomes discouraged and often gives up the fight. “{ tell you that the farmer is the coming power. We are all going to get down on our knees to him soon. ‘We must be provided with food stuffs He can furnish them. He must be given a chance. Particularly up here A. A. Garris resigned as superin-|pand, It is expected that the organi-|@ this northern part of the state we tendent of This should appeal to the young|"sht and Water plant last week, man who is seeking a place to invest | M4 George his money at a high rate of interest. Hewis was temporarily @prointed to fill the position. the Municipal Blectric| zation willbe affected in a few days. They always do as they advertise at H. Hughes & ‘Ca. need the farmer. This question has ‘been overlooked too long. “You will never have farmers with- out roads. They have not the money ithemselves, nor have the time to de- | immediately became enraged | swallowed the contents of a phial of ithe other aconite. jwated the fact to her sister, It seems that Mr. and Mrs. Olin’s domestis happiness has been frequent } ly interspersed with quarrels, | Mrs. Olin being of a jealous disposi- tion and on the night in question it is said that after a lengthy argument ‘she went to neighbors home to spend {the evening and Mr. Olin packed |his articles of wearing aparel and stated ito: his sister-in-law it was his ‘intenfion to leave on the west bound passenger. Upon returning to the house and} being informed by her sister, who| makes her home with them, that her husband was going toleave Mrs. Olin and aconite, at least it is) supposed she) did, as there were two phials on the table, one containing belledonna and When discovered the contents of the bottle contain- ing belledonna was still intact, but the aconite bottle was entirely empty Whew Mrs. Olin realized what she had done she immediately communi- who summoned a_ doctor. An emit- ic was promptly administered which induced * vomiting and it is stated that she will suffer no serious effects from the result of her rash act, as the drug only remained in her system, a: few minutes.. Mr. Minn Historical Soo. | Grand Rapids at 8:11. MINNESOTA. HISTORICAL Two Dollars a Year- WANT ADDITIONAL TRAIN SERVICE |Hibbing Commercial Club Petitions Great Northern For An- other Train. CARRIED 720 PASSENGERS THURSDAY Better Service Could Easily Be Given By Present Train Mak- ing Two Round Trips per Day. Hibbing and other villages on the Grand Rapids extension of the Great Northern want another passenger train and at a meeting of the Hib- bing Commereila club which was held Wednesday evening, a resolution was passed, which ‘was sent to the of- ficials in charge asking for another passenger train. The club also talk- ed of making an inspection of the new line and to visit Grand Rapids, but no action was taken. With the present schedule in ef- fect the morning passenger leaves Grand Rapids at 6:50 o’clock, a. m., and arrives at Virginia at 9:46. On ‘the return trip this train leaves Vir- ginia at 5:15 p. m., and arrives at It has been suggested by many that this train make (two found trips each day, as the time consumed in making each trip is only 2 hours and 56 minutes. By having this train leave Grand Rap ids one-half hour earlier each morn- ing two rount trips cam) easily be made. This arrangement would only give better service, but /a@lso decrease: the operating expense for the Great. Noxthern. bs On Thursday, during the run to Virginia and return, a total of 720 passengers were carried. Not a bad record when one considers the fact that the train only carries three coa- ches and the seating capacity of each caach is about 60. Although the ex- tension has had a phenominal pas- senger business since the first train j was run, freight traffic has been light, but it will greatly imerease when rates and tariffs have been more theroughly adjusted. Supt. D. M Philbin, and a party.of friends, made a trip over the new line Monday and (Mr. Philbin states, after thoroughly going over the district, that freight | business will be very heavy the com- ing year. Numerous complaimts have beet made concerning the lack of mail ser- vice between Nashwauk and Grand Rapids. The train carries mail be- tween Nashwauk and Virginia and the service should be extended to Grand Rapids. However, it takes consider- able time to arrange for the numer- ous conveniences on a! new line and the Great Northern should be given fthe benefit of a doubt. Mail service will be establsihed and a Sunday trair will doubtless] be jput on in the mear future. Should the Hibbing Commercial club decide to go over the new line and visit Grand Rapids, they will find a hearty welcome at this end, as the ;Grand Rapids Commercial club pled- ges itself to do all in its power to make the visit a pleasant one. By all means, gentlemen, visit Grand Olin returned home, his statement that he was going to leave being only a “bluff” and it is probable that the unfortunate occurance will be a les- son to both husband and wife. — Imported Fine Stallion. The Reishus-Remer Land company are ever in the foremost of those who Rapids, The Gem theatre has been showing # class of motion pictures the past week which have been far above the ordin- ary and of the same quality as those shown in the Orpheum theatres at Minneapolis and Duluth. On Mon- are attempting to better the condi- tions of Itasca county farmers and the latest venture is the importation at a cost of $2,000,ofa French draft stallion. This stallion, whose name is Concon, is of a rich black color, 9 years old, weighing 1,950 pounds, and is a beautiful speciment of horse flesh. Frank Daly will have charge of the animal during the com- ing season. Animals of this build are particularly suited to the needs of the farmers of this vicinity and the Reishus-Remer company should be commended for its publis spirited- ness in giving farmers an opportunity sorbeiten Aho! tayet of Chee cata neey day evening the management showed that celebrated scene, The Ordeal, taken from the second chapter of Victor Hugo’s novel, Les Miserable. The film company is now preparing second scene, entitled the Price of @ Soul and this will be obtained as soon as possible. The dramas are interspersed with comedy and trick pictures and Messrs, Hagen & Comer should be ee for their en- terprise. —_—_—_—_____ $7.50 all woob coat sweaters selling for $3.75 at H. Hughes & Co, Read ope eee ISNT Ae =e