Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 2, 1910, Page 2

News G A. A. Garris went to Minneapolis on business Tuesday morning. Emest Fleming, the Bena logger, was} in the village on business Mon- say. Ed. Logan of Marble and Thos. -Ward of Duluth, visited with friends in the village Wednesday. Mrs, W. A. Kiley, who was iil last week with an attack of la grippe, is now able to be around again. Mrs. J. P. Bates arrived here from Minneapoils Friday to visit at the home of ‘Mrs. Shippman. Samuel Lovely, Jessie Lake, trans- acted qbusiness in the village the first of the) iweek. J.D.Powers,of Marble, well known all over the range, was in the vii- lage yesterday on business. R. G. Baker, representing the Qua- ker City Rubber company, was im the city calling on W. J. & H. D. Powers and others. Notice—All bowlers are requested to meet at Ponti’s bowling alley par- lors Friday evening, March 4.—Joe Summers. Bert Pearson, of Quackenbush & Pearson, visited at Marble, Nash- wauk and Keewatin on a fur buying expedition Monday. John Lofberg was at Coleraine Mon day assisting his nephew, Olaf, in disposing of some ties to the Oliver Iron Mining company. Mrs. E. C. Kiley went to Flood- wood this afternoon to visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Brandmier, and, her grand children. The subject for the Very Rev. Dean Buechler’s sermon at the ten o'clock mass Sunday morning is “The Twin Purpose of Amendment.” M. Mulyilhill, of Costelo Bottling works, was a visitor on the range Friday, making Calumet, Holman Marble and) other) towns. Miss Fay Cook and Messrs. Butler and Stanton, who teach in the Taco- nite and Coleraine schools, spent Sun day with Grand Rapids friends. E. J. McGowan went to Hibbing Friday morning to be in attendance at the funeral of the late Hugh Riley, prother ko Sheriff T. T. Riley. A. J, Wedge, Jr., arrived in the vil- lage from Bemidji Thursday to at- tend a meeting of the stockholders ‘of the First National ‘bank. A license fto wed was issued by Clerk of Court Rassmussen on Tues- day of last week to Henry M. Livens and (Clara M. Westling, both of Deer River. ~ Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thwimg, ac- companied by Mrs. Thwing’s mother, Mrs. Wheelock, went to Aitkin Fri ‘day to visit with friends and rela tives. County Surveyor John A. Brown, accompanied by Engineer Williams, went to Deer River this morning to survey a ditch along the Deer River- Baliclull road. A license to wed was issued Emil {Swanson and Aslaug Wick, both of Grand Rapids, Saturday. The mar- riage ceremony was performed by Judgq Huson. Miss Janet Doran, who teaches in the Hipbing schools, arrived here Friday evening, via the “Merry Wi- dow” to visit with her mother Mrs. K. C. Doran over Sunday. Dr Gendron returned from a profes- sional visit to Hill City, Tuesday evening. -He reports that a ‘boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gilder- sleeve and the young man is doing finely} Chris Litchke, who graduated frou college sometime ago and has deen connected with the engineering de- partment of the Soo line, in Montana, is visitmg with his parnets an friends in the village. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Sheldon and son Stewart, arrived here from Min- neapolis Friday to visit friends, Mr. Sheldon attending a meeting of the stockholders of the First National bank, of which he is president. Miss Nellie Boer, accompanied by her small cousin, John Gee, who have| During the course of the meeting a substantial lunch was served by the | 2eSS of the hand of Skovgaard, the been visiting at the Trebilcock home at Coleraine, arrived here Wednesday to visit at the home of Miss Boer’s aunt, Mrs. K. E. Doran. Elmer Rassmussen, a former Grand Rapids boy, who now has a boot and shoe at Aberdeen, S. D., arrived in the village Saturday* to visit with his brother, I. D, Rassmussen, the popular clerk of court. The Royal Neighbors’ flower fund met with Mrs. A. Woods Tuesday afternoon and all report a very pleas- amt afternoon. There was a large During the Week Grand Rapids and Vicinity athered: mumber present and the afternoon \was spent very pleasantly. \Mrs. A. E, Camburn arrived here from Grand (Rapids, Mich., last Tues- day to join her husband, who is night hostler in the Great Northern yards Mr. and Mrs. Camburn will make the village their permanent home. The Catholic Ladies’ Altar society | met with Birs. J. C. Eiler Thursday and there was a large attendance, 37 being present. The society will meet with Mrs. T. R. Pravitz on Thursday March 8. All are urged to attend. E. E. Pintzenhoff, of Hartlation Pennsylvania, stopped off here Sun- day to visit at the home of his broth- er-intaw, Thos. Fredricks, while on his way to Alpena, S. D., he leaving for that place Tuesday morning. Rev. Davis of the Presbyterian church announces that Supt. A. J. McGuire of the Northeast Experiment farm will occupy his pulpit Sunday evening, March 6, |Mr. McGuire is an interesting talker and all are in- vited| to attend. W. F. Wilson, of Remer, one of the original homesteaders in that section and who is threatened with be- coming a multimillioriare on account of the Soo road running through that country, transacted business in ‘the village the past week. H.R. King the Grand Rapids lum- im Bemidji, leaving Sunday noon for his home in the “Rapids.”—Bemidji George Hewis, superintendent of the electric light plant, was so un- fortunate as to break a leg while in a friendly scuffle Tuesday evening. The bone ‘was promptly set and it is not anticipated there will be any ser- fous mesults. The four act comedy, An American Citizen, will be staged under the aus- pices of the St. Joseph’s’s catholic church at the High school auditorium Friday evening, March 11, and all should attend. It is brim full of jaughabie situations and all are guar- anteed| a good hearty laugh. The Catholic Ladies’ Altar society will hold an apron sale and supper in village hall Thursday evening March 17. Aprons will be offered for gale and a substantial supper will ibe served at 25 cents per plate. A program has also been gotten up and all are assured a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thom stopped off here [Monday evening while on their way to Long Prairie, to visit at the M. A. Boormam home. Mr. and Mrs. Thom are on their honey- moon trip, having recently married and have been visiting the range. They report a very interesting trip. “Jack” O’Donnell, accompanied by his wife arrived in the. village from Boston, Friday. Mr. O’Domnell has} rented the Wm. Wakeman place at Wabana lake and will conduct a first- class lodge for hunters and fisher- men. Wabana lake will undoubtedly become the mecca of all sportsmen. Messrs. Comer & Trask of the) Gem theatre are constantly improving the quality of their motion picture show and are receiving the patronage twhich) they; deserve. On Monday evening, March 7, Roecker’s orchestra will render choice selections and it is expected the house will be packed as this is indeed a treat. Will King, who has charge of the King Lumber company yards at Mar- ble, spent Sunday in the village. J. N. Brown, who has the agency in Itasca county for the book en- titled the “Life of Governor John !A. Johnson” informs this paper that he will commence making de liveries the coming week. He expect ed to do this sometime ago, but there was a delay in issuing the book. berman, came to the city Saturday might from International Falls and spent the might and Sunday forenoon Leaders Quality 0 Styles and tia aie ; EN Big Values {f° stone 2 ESRELAEREE ESS SCUESE ES SECT EC MEEEFOEEESES ERE ESE EE EEERHE MS CHES EERE EEL EO EH ERLE ELE SOEFOTTSEEOFOIOOOSE ESOS EOEES gm Acknowledged Leaders of Itasca County 2 Leaders Low Prices 0 Varie SPECIAL SALES A true story---a story we arel proud of---A conversation between some lady shoppers at a recent sale of ours was---That theyalways liked to shop at the Itasca Mercantile Co, because they are always ahead of the other stores. First to do things, First to get the new things and First to get rid of the old things. In fact we are acknowledged far and near to be the leaders of Modern Methods---to be first in everything. To lead not follow. They are always Read our-advertisements, come pay us a visit and convince yourself as others have done That we are the leaders. ‘Everything That Is New For Easter Wear 3 New Dress Goods and Silks Are Here S gown or suit. the next ten days. Prices of LaPorte | power almost automatically to ex- SKOVGAARD’S $50,000 HAND | press through the violin the exquisite | beauty and marvellous tone-pictures ‘which the player feels and sees as Reproduction of Hand of Note}/2e interprets the work of the masters Violinist Who Will Appear Here March 18. Incessant training and the inborn soul of the artist fashioned it. You cannot make genius. But genius ,and the power of untiring: work creat- lied this marvelous tool, now at last, without his even thinking of dt, obed- ient, im every slightest movement, 3trong, tender, delicate, passionate, @ redibiy swift, to the wonderfwl dreams of the soul of its creator. As an investment it represents a iman’s life-work. But it represents too the inborn gift which no money can buy. Without that no work could mould a hand like this hand of a master. That is why it is insured for tifty thousand dollars. GARAGE WILL Supt. A. J. McGuire of the North- east Experiment farm reports that ‘the meeting held in Midland on Tues-j day of last week was well attended and much enthusiasm was aroused. A farmers’ association was organiz- ed and interesting talks were made on subjects of interest to the farmer. farmers’ wives, which was much — en- joyed by all. Notice to the Public. SOON BE OPENED Wilder Motor Company Will Have Machines Here About March 15. 5 : | A. E& Wilder, manager of the Wil- der Motor company, went to Duluth Danish violinist, who will give a con-| Tuesday moming where he is taking cert at the High school auditorium, | thorough course of dmstruction in Friday evening, March under the|thd practical repair and care of auspices of the High 001 athletic | auifomabiles; association. Tickets will pe sold by| He stated to a Herald-Review re- The above is an excellent like- The firm doing business under the} the High school students and all will | presentative that two cars were ex- name of J. O. Johnson & Co., the|be given an opportunity to purchase. ' pected here about (March 15 and the meat and provision dealers, has been Skovgaard is one of the noted violin-| garage will then be open for business dissolved by mutual consent and |jists of the present day, with great The Levi building, to the south of hereafter the business will be con-|depth and power of expression and -Pqkegama hotel, will be used as a ducted’ by the undersigned. standing accounts are due and payabl|this hand. to the undersigned. J. 0. JOHNSON. All out-|it took him thirty years to make To the ordinary eye it| im at both ends of the building, stalls |evening, Merch 11. different from other| will be built for room for six machine! onj sale Monday. garage and double doors will be put is not very well developed hands. Yet it has the) at the southwest corner of the build BUTTERICK FASHIONS This Book-Filled with Authoritative Spring Styles GIVEN AWAY TO OUR DRESS GOODS CUSTOMERS It is but right and proper that you should know’the styles. The mission of this Dress Goods Department of ours is not alone to furnish materials for your Easter outfit, but to make you familar with the styles themselves. We furnish the ideas--the inspiration--and offer every encouragement that will tend to help you to Dress Satisfaction and Economy. Under ordinary circumstances the price of this great fashion book-—-containing hundreds : of timely authoritative dress suggessions, and any 15c pattern you select--is 20c. During the % next ten days only we will give one copy absolutely free to all customers in this department. ; Among other things it tells you exactly what to wear this spring. how to wear it, how to $ make it; what to buy, how much material, without waste, how to plan, fit and finish a dress, a It is the most helpful publication that comes to our counter--and we offer it to you absolutely free with LaPorte Wool or Wash Dress Goods purchased in this Store during This illustration tells the story how. easily a child can be These Highland Dresses, years, made of good practical Bloomer sizes 2 to 8 quality percale and ginghams, made in a dozén or more styles. If you have a girl to dr:ss come and see them —prices $1. $1.25 $2. a a as a ing fitted up as an office room. ‘ The machine shop will be in the! rear of the building amd Mr, Wilder states he was fortunate enough to secure the services of a first-class machinist to care for this department | who has been working in the motor | shops at Syracuse, N. Y., and all machines will receive proper care. PRESENT HOME TALENT PLAY An American Citizen Staged Under Auspices St. Joseph’s Church ‘March 11. ‘Am American Citizen, which will be staged under the auspices of St. Joseph’s Catholic church at the High school auditorium Friday evening, | Maroh 11, is a four act high class | comedy. The cast, which is an un- usually large one, numberimg 14, have beta worked hard to get the play in presentable shape and the citizens | ot Grand Rapids are promised some- thing good. The play sparkles with wit and humor and when it was first staged in America Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elifot had the leading roles. It is| true to life being something that coul occur almost anywhere and has no, \_ It is staged for the ‘benefit of St. Joseph’s Catholic church and as the proceeds will go towards assisting a worthy cause all should purchase | tickets. There will not be a dull) moment throughout the evening and all are assured the worth of their money. Remember the date Friday! Tickets will be, To the Electors of Grand Rapids. Last week I announced myself as a candidate for the office of Village Recorder in these columns. I did not see fit to have my name presented at the caucus last Friday evening, Judging from beresay there will be no lack of aspirants for the office Jat the coming election. I am still a candidate and if the electors, after a careful study of the qualifications of the various candidates for that important office, find that they can, with a view wholly to the good of the village, conscientiously vote for me, I shall be very grateful for such support and if elected will give my best efforts for the upbuilding of our village with due regard to the rights of the taxpayers who have to bear kthe burden. H. E. GRAFFAM. BUTTS RELEASED ON $500 BAIL Was Bound Over to Grand Jury Saturday om a Charge of Bastardy. Israel Butts, of Feeley, who was arrested sometime ago on a charge of bastardy, was arraigned before Judge Huson Friday and after the | evidence was taken, Butts was bound over to the Grand Jury in the sum of $500. The case would have come te trial sometime age, but a child was born to Mary Case, the complaining witness, which delayed matters. The evidence submitted tended to show a shocking lack of morality on the part of the defendant which fs sur- prising in, this enlightened age. a \ ! reno