Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 23, 1910, Page 1

a \ Y ~— Grand Ue VoL. XVIL—No., 40. GRAND Rapips, Irasca CouNTY, MINN., WEDNESDAY ,MARCH 23, [gI0. Two Dollars a Year. OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS SECTION State Auditor Samuel G. Iverson Writes Entertainingly of Nor- thern Minnesota. HAS AN IMMENSE SCHOOL FUND Amounts to More Than States of Michigan and Wisconsin, Com- bined—The Garden of the Northwest. H The March edition of the North- western Agriculturist was one contin- uous boost for northern, Minnesota and its immense resources and splen- did opportunities. We give below an article which was published in the Northwestern Agriculturist un- der the caption “Opportunities in Northern Minnesota.” It is from the pen of State Auditor Samuel G. Iver- son, Upward and onward are the words engraved on the banner of the great army of progressive Americans. De- velopment of| the individual, in ail that makes for a better manhood and womanhood, means better citi- wes for the state, and this, in its turn, strengthens the fabric of which our national life is made. The Great Republic of the United States has ever| stood before the world: as the land where the avenues of equal opportunity are open to all. “Native born and those who have come here from foreign shores have found em- ployment in ail the active occupa- tions, such as the _ skilled trades, mining, manufacturing, farming or the several professions, and, by thrift and economy, large numbers of them have been fairly’ successful. It is, however, in my opinion, in agriculture that the American people have achieved the greatest financial suce The land owner in all coun- tries of the world, and in all ages, commands a prominent place in life’s activities, for he is the real producer of the wants and necessaries, of man- kind. He stands self reliant and in- dependent, unmoved by the vicissi- tudes which beset -those engaged in many other vocations. Industrial, financial, or trade depressions may come and go and the land owner who tills the soil, views them . with a smile, for he supplies not alone his own wants, but feeds and clothes the world. At no time in the history of the United States has there been such a farm land awakening as we are now witnessing from one end of the country to the other. The laboring men of the cities, skilled workmen in manufacturing plants, and employ- ees of the accounting rooms, are turning longing; eyes back to the Jand for relief from the grinding drudgery and the uncertainities of making a home for themselves in the centers of population. Many. who have been engaged in farming, either as owners or renters, in older set- tled portions of the country, are look ing for new locations where they may find the ‘advantages of soil, cli- mate, and all conveniences| that go to make a prosperous agricultural com- munity. The splendid natural ad- vantage of northern Minnesota have within the past few years, attract- ed a Jarge number of new farmers. The following figures taken from the State Census reports of 1895 and 1905 show the almost unprecedented increase in the farming developments of some of the counties of North- eastern’ Minnesota, and I am_ cer- tain that the federal census, to be taken the present year, will show a far greater percentage of increase. These figures give the mumber of people engaged in farming in 1895 and 1905. Number of .Farmers 1895 1905 Pine County 1315 2213 St. Louis County 972 2514 Ttasca County 536 1611 Aitkin County 937 Crow Wing County 1084 1503 Hubbard County 412 991 Beltrami County 298 Mille Lacs County 846 1208 Kanabec County 425 1012 The development of northeastern Minnesota, in an agricultural sense, is of comparatively recent growth, but I doubt if any portion of the | the Red River of the North, and from United States can make a better showing for progress and developmen of a substantial character. The northeastern portion of the state including the Red River Valley, has been occupied and settled as a pros- perous agricultural region for more than ‘thirty years, and its fame {s known throughout the country. One fact should stand out very prominently at this time to all who are contemplating a change of loca- tion, that here are to be found mil- lions of acres of land in primitive richness and strength. Many of the older portions of the United States are now confronting the problem of how to rebuild the partially exhaust- ed. soil, After generations of contin- uous tillage without. proper care, many once fertile areas are almost depopulated and barren. But here in Minnesota, from Cook County to the Canadian border to nearly the central part of the state, we find a vast stretch of a veritable grand natural park region, with such wealth of natural resources as has never been duplicated on the Ameri- ean continent. It is true that in this area are to be found the richest and most valuable iron mines in the known world; some of the greatest forests of the United States east of the Rocky mountains. It is also true ‘that we have in this area some of the greatest water powers of the American continent, but it is not of these as sources of wealth that I wish to consider at this time. It is to the advantages of Northern Min- nesota, as a farming region, espe- cially to the lands owned by the state trust funds. Through the generosity of Con- gress, the state has received large grants of land. Two sections, or 1,280 acres, were jgranted in each township for common schools, about 200,000 acres for a state university an agricultural college. 500,000 acres for internal improvement, and all the lands which were! wet and over-' flowed, called “swamp” lands. The sale and disposition of the lands fwere placed wholly with the people, acting through their State Legislatures. The pioneers of our | state, early conceived the idea of (Continued on page five) COMMISSION FOR WATER AND LIGHTS: Considerable Talk of Putting Water and Light Plant in Hands of Commission COUNCIL TO DECIDE THE MATTER Law Provides That a Board, Cen- sisting of Three Members Be Appointed—Village Re- corder Is Clerk There is considerable agitation in ithe village in favor of putting the water and light plant and other village utilities in the hands of a commission and the matter will be decided at the mext meeting of the village council, which will be held Monday evening, April 11. A law, providing that cities and villages with less than 10,000 popu- lation might adopt the commission plan was adopted at the 1907 ses- sion of the legislature, the grist of which is as follows: In order to take advantage of this measure, a resolution must first be adopted by the village council, ac- cepting the provisions of the law, jbringing many WANT TO LOCATE AT GRAND RAPIDS Saginaw, Michigan, Sand Brick Factory Talking of Locat- ing Here WOULD INTEREST LOCAL CAPITAL Product Can Be Sold at $5.50 per 1,000--Grand Rapids Can Use Large Amount : Coming Season A letter has been received by a local business man from a company which owns a large sand brick fac- tory. at Saginaw Mich., stating they are thinwing of locating at Grand Rapids and would not hesitate a min- ute if they could get local capital in- terested. rt Some years ago, a sack of Grand Rapids’ sand was sent to this con- cern for testing purposes and they reported that it was excellent for t&™ purpose, in fact, could not be improved on. The supply of ‘sand around Saginaw suitable for manufac- turing these brick is about exhausted and the company is now casting about for a new locaiton. The sand brick have this advantage over kiln brick. They can be used for building pur- poses the following day after being turned from the mould, while kiln brick have to go through a course of seasoning and drying. , The Forest Lake schoo] house was built of sand bridk and it has pro- ven satisfactory in every way. An- other point in favor of the sand brick it that they can be sold at $5.50 per thousand and still leave margin for a fair profit, while the kiln brick! sells at from $10 to $11 per thousand. It has been stated that over 2,000,- 00 brick will be used in Grand Rapids alone the coming season for building purposes and that with the many orders that can ‘be secured in the cities and villages on the range, there is no reason why such a concern cannot be made a paying investment The commercial club will undoubted- dy take the matter] up at their next meeting and see what can be done toward securing the plant. This is} a matter which should be of interest to all, as it would be the means of additional families to Grand Rapids. CLAIR RESIDENCE | DAMAGED BY FIRE Started in Attic, Cause Is Unknown} Estimated Damage About $1,000 Fire broke out in the attic of the A. B. Clair residence on Hoffman ave aout 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon but by the prompt work of the fire departihent, it was soon extinguish- ed. Neither Mr. or Mrs. Clair were at home when the blaze was discov- ered and the cause is not known. The greater share of the furniture and bric-a-brac were removed before 'complete arrangements. The students, ITASCA COUNTY AS A SUMMER RESORT \National Cathedral School Sends 50 Students to Summer at Pokegama Lake. WILL ARRIVE ABOUT JULY 1ST | Boys Will Be Under Care of Coach Green-Instruction in Athletic Sports as Well as Regu- lar Studies. Itasca county has always been noted for its picturesque lakes, beautiful scenery and healthful-giving climate and many people from a distance spend their summers at the lakes which abound in this vicinity, but its advantages have never been pro- perly placed before the public at Jarge, so that it would become far famed as a) summer resort of unequ- aled merits. | It remained, however, for Edwin the hungry were kept (busy. A steady stream of people poured in to do justice to the well cooked vi- ands prepared by the ladies and it is sufficient to say that no one went hungry. The proceeds of the supper amounted to over $77, which means that about 250 people were fed. j At the conclusion of the supper a short program was rendered for which no charge was made. The first number was a@ selection by the Masonic male quartet, consisting of Messrs. Phillips, Davis, Carpenter anc Rossman. It brought ‘a volley of ap- tplause. A mixed quartet, consisting of Misses Loretta Doran and Mary Bossard and Messrs. J. A. Davis and Dr. C. C. Carpenter then ren; idered a very pleasing selection . The McCormick trio rendered songs in keeping with the occasion and they were encored again and again. Very Rev. Dean Buechler delivered an eulogy on St. Patrick, his good work im Christianizing Ireland and he also praised the good qualities of those of Celtic birth. ‘He also spoke of other nationalities and did not forget to mention the colored race. He stated that he had been sent roasted chick- ‘en on several ocasions by a colored gentleman in the village, which was more than he could say for some of those of the Caucasian race. Agnes Cassidy gave a reading and one of the most interesting features of the evening was a drill by eight little girls. They were all dressed in white each carrying a sash of green and EASTER SERVICES AT#THE CHURCHES Grand Rapids’ Churches “Making Special Preparation for Easter Services. CITY ORCHESTRA AT ST. JOSEPH'S Masons Will Attend Episcopal Ser- vice in a Body-—Special Mu- sic At All the Churches Special preparations are being mad at all’ the churches in the village for Easter services and will doubt- less prove interesting to all. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The altar will be decked in Easter attire and the church will present a very festive appearance. Special musi has been prepared for the 10 o’clock mass, in which Roecker’s orchestra will assist. The following is the Murphy, son of Rev. E. S. Murphy, who is attending the national Cath- edral school at Washimgton, D. C., to do something which will do much toward advertising this county’s nat- ural advantages as a fitting place in. which to spend’ the summer. The National Cathedral school is an Episcopal institution which goes in fer physical as well as mental trainin’ and each year, the students ‘who are a little weak in one particular branch of the studies are taken in squads of 50 to some place where conditions are ideal, where they are given instructions in swimming, row- ing, football, baseball and basket- bell, in addition to their studies. Weretofore, ai majority of the stud- ents have camped at Mercer, Wis., but the crowded conditions has caus- ed the facalty to cast about for some new place where a training camp can be established. Edwin Murphy who ffs a ptudent at, the school, hear ing of the proposed change put up a very able plea for Itasca county He als@ wrote to his father, Rev. E. S. Murphy, asking him to write to Mr. Green, the head coach. This was done and the result) was that W. H. Troy, business manaser of the Merce) camp, arrived in the village Friday and spent the day at Pokegama ce Mr. Troy was very favorably impres- sed with the location and climatic conditions and is making arrange- ments to.rent a tract of land lying to the southeast of the Ogema hotel. Mr. Green the head coach and a recognized authority on football and other sports is expected to arrive here the latter part of the week and a majority! of whose homes are in the east, will arrive the latter part of June and will remain at camp until the latter part of September. Mr. Green has kindly extended an in vitation through Rev. Murphy to the Grand Rapids High school boys to join the camping party. As these boys are from different sections of the country, the impres- sion carried fback with them twill be of much value in advertising this county as a natural summer resort, the water was turned on and was consequently not damaged to any great extent, but a number of books were somewhat spoiled by the water Holes ;were chopped in the roof and the attic was soon flooded with water which quenched the flames in a short time. It was noticable at this time as well as at other fires, that a num- ber were standing around and not as- sisting in the work who were very After this is done, the council can appoint the commission, which shall consist of three members, one to serve three years, one for two years and one for one year. The member Wwhose term expires at the end ef the next fiscal year shall serve as chair- man of the commission. The law provides that the village recorder shall {be clerk of the water and light at $25 per month. free with their criticisms. DEER RIVER WILL GET TUB FACTORY According to reports Hill City will mot be alone in securng a pai] and 1224; commission, his salary being fixed|tub factory. It is stated that Swift & company purchased a tract of land, This commission has complete charg | at Deer River and will erect a lar. and also has the rentals of all muni- cipal buildings. It will have power to raisé and lower rates and is given full and complete controle of all vil- lage utilities. The commission serves without! compensation, 1760| of the water and electric light plant! pail) and tub factory. The territory around Deer River abounds in basswood, which is much | W‘ used. in the making of tubs and pails and it is thought that this plant will bring about 50 more families to River. yi and if results e satisfactory, the camp will be #* permanent institu- tion. At Mercer, a majority of the parents have erected summer houses in order to be near their children and this will probably be done at Pokegama lake. ST. PATRICK’S DAY SALE AND SUPPER All Aprons Were Sold and a Large Number Partook of the "Supper The apron sale and supper given at‘ Village hall on the afternoon and evening of St. Patrick’s day, March 17, by the Catholic Ladies’ Altar so- ciety, was one of the most success- ful in the history of the organiza- tion. Aprons to the amount of $25 e sold and the sale stopped only en there ‘werd no more to sell. Supper was served from 5 o’clock to 8:30 andthe many winsome young ladies who attended to the wants of their evolutions were very prettily executed. Supt. A. J. McGuire, of the Northeast Experiment farm, spok on the early struggles of Ireland, tyrany of the mother country and the optimistic attitude of the people. He gave a very interesting talk. A selection by; the mixed quartet and a final selection by the Masonic male quartet concluded the evening’s en- tertainment. The hall was prettily decorated in green, as were also the tables, and they presented a very pretty effect. song service: Vidi Aquam; Leonard’s mass in E flat, consisting of the Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Ben- edictus and Agnus Die; How Beau- ‘tiful Upon the! Mountains. The ser- vices will be particularly beautiful and the Very Rev. Dean Buechler will take for his' subject: ‘The Re- surrection.”” | Church of the Holy Communion. The Easter services at the Episco- pal church will commence with the : celebration of the Holy Communion Alex Hachey, who has been in the |at g o'clock, a. m. ‘The second ser- S. service in hte Phillipine Islands,| vice wil pe held at 11 o'clock, which arrived ere the ifrst of the week to/the prasonic’ lodge will attend in a Visit with his parents and friends. body. A special song service will . be rendered at. th‘s service. The even GRAND JURY (5 ing service ‘will be held at 7 7:30 o'- clocl p. m.' Methodist Church. Dr. Briggs, of the Methodist Epis- copal church , will deliver a special Easter sermon at the morning ser- vice in addition to which special song service has been prepared. In the Has 27 Criminal Cases to Consider, evening the reverend doctor will deliver the second number of a ser- ies of six sermons on Social Christ- ianity and Social Problems, the title of which is “The Supremacy of the lay off Christ.” Among Them One Mur- der Case PETIT JURY CONVENES MARCH 29 Presbyterian Church A special Easter sermon will be ia delivered at. the morning service at the Presbyterian church. The choir 87 Cases on the Docket~Present has prepared special music and all Calendar Lightest for Some | are invited) to attend. Time--Judge B. F. Wright Presiding Interesting Series of Sermons of the M.E. church delivered the first of a series of six The March term of court convened] sermow:,on social problems and soc- yesterday with Judge B. F. Wright] ial christianity Sunday evening, tak- presiding. The grand juryling for his subject “What Jesus is in session and has 27 cases to dis-| thought of the masses of the People”. pose of. Amongthem is the case of} He took as his text Matt 9-36 “When Patrick Lynch, of Carpenter, wh0l}he saw the multitudes he was mov- is charged with shooting his wife and|eq@ with compassion on them” In this then attempting to committ suicide|series of sermons the reverend doc- It is expected they will finish their] oy will deal with social problems of work Saturday. the present day and the gulf be- The petit jury will set one week]|tween the various classes, which no later, Tuesday, March 29. This ar-| one attempted to bridge. In his Sunda rangement is made so that the county evening sermon he went back to the attorney may give his undivided atter boyhood days of Christ, showing that tionto the grand jury during the er-| ne was always considerate of the feel fod they are in session. They have]ings all, no matter how lowly, and 68 cases to pass! on, or a little More} then contrasted Christ's attitude with than half the mumber passed on bY|that of the emperors of the old Ro- the petit jury at the October term} man empire who tyranized the masse: of court. He spoke of how the multitudes fol- The Octaber term of court was in| iwed Christ about and fell down and session about four months, but it is worshiped him and how the heart |not anticipated that the present term \of the son of God went out in pity will last more than half that time. and compassion for the people. He then contrasted this with the com- Wel Money mercial spirit which permeates thé present age, especially in the rela- At reasonable rates on improved| tions existing between capital and farms and unimproved farming lands-/iayor He said that capital did not Itasca Farm Mortgage company, First)... to know the conditions under State Bank building, Grand Rapids.) nich its employees live. The ser- Minn. | t mon was a very interesting one and - the reverend doctor presented some Team For Sale very serious thoughts for the con- Weight 2,600 pounds, 9 and 10 year |sideration of his hearers. His sub- old—sound. A bargain for cash. Wm.| ject for Sunday evening will be “The Wakeman, Wabana, Minn. or inquire| Supremacy of the Law of Christ,” at Quackenbush & Pearson’s, Grand|when he will go back into pageau- Rapide{ Roman. history,