Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 30, 1910, Page 1

f | Grand Rapids Herald-Neview. 8T PAUL Minn Historical Gos, M HIS Vor. XVII.—No., 41. Granp Rapips, Irasca County, MINN., WEDNESDAY ,MARCH 30, Ig1I0. Two Dollars a Year. MINNESOTA, LAND OF OPPORTUNITY Immense Tracts of Rich Land Not Yet Taken Up as Home- steads. ONLY 160,000 FARMS ARE TILLED Where There Should Be Three Times That Number—Many Excellent Tracts Are Yet Available. Minnesota has at last awakened from its inactivity and, realizing that nothing succeeds like advertis- ing, is being heralded far and wide as a state of unequaled climate, re- sources and opportunities. The build- ing of Minnesota is an important thing and the following article on that jsubject, by P. V. Collins, ap- plies particularly to northern Min- nesota.- « One Minnesbta exists today and is famous for ‘ts’ fertility, its prize but- ter, its exuberant clover, growing like a weed and accumulating fertil- ity in the soil more rapidly than even the soil robber can steal it away. One Minnesota exists today with its 160,- 000 farms, where their owners are prospering and are enjoying the abun dance of Nature’s resources, such as no other region affords. Here is the life-giving! energizing ozone, the clear sky, the the sunshine and fif- teen thousand lakes. Here too are the great and small cities affording reatiy! mapkets. “But only, one Minnesota has yet come into existance, where there is room for two more such Minnesotas and, evem then room for all three to expand, develop and (mature to more than double the productiveness of the \present Minnesota. “Because there is one Minnesota which began its life half century ago ason to assume that the acme s has been reached. Onl: thirtyeven per cent of the tillable land of Minnesota is tilled, and that in the anain is but fairly, not scienti- fically, handled. The land now under cultivation can be brought up to more than double its productiveness, and was the sediment formed bottom of the ocean which covered the con- tinent, and, “Before the mountains were settled, before the hills,” was Minnesota ‘“‘brought forth,” if we may paraphrase the words of wisdon, in Proverbs. “And so from! the ocean bbed’s up- heaving, with its prior centuries of sedimentary deposits; and then from the dissolving of centuries of storms and sunshine; from the smoothing amd grinding of the glaciers, finally melting {and droping their rich car- goes of transported rock dust; from the growing amd enriching forests and the ever-freshening myriads of glacial lakes, and the humus of leaves and prairie grasses, has been built up and stored his wonderful fertility the other sixty-three per cent, never ‘ndving been soil robbed, can even more quickly be made to surpass our older jsoils. Only one Minnesota ex- ists today where there should be ‘three of equal size, and then those three doubly developed. “Before the present Minnesota be- gan, three score years ago, there was an Indian Minnesota. Its acres then were prairie and deep, forests. The forests are now partly gone and the prairies, where roamed the buffalo and the Indian, now yield the harvest of civilization. “Long ages before Indians of our fathers’ days, nearly all of our state was as Greenland is today, buried deep beneath! the glacial armor of the north. Marching invincibly across Canada from both sides of Hudson bay, came the glacial ice king of the Arctic world, spreading its crystal armor, like a giant battle-shield, over all the north, grinding the hills of Canada, powdering her granites and pulverizing her nich soil to make soil for Minnesota. “Perhaps it was before Adam ate the apple im Eden that the glacial in- vasion began\ trecking the rock pow- der from the shores of Hudson bay to spread for Minnesota orchards but certainly it is that the ice king did a mighty work in shaping Minnesota, pounding down its rocky hills,/shaving off the excrescences and ironing out. the Wrinkles of its prairies, for well the old ice! ‘king knew that, but for his glacial drift, there would be no Red River valley, “Bread Basket of the World,” and without his glacial sand loams and glacial lakes—pock- ets of natural storage reservoirs by the thousands—there would be no such a paradise for clover and the cow and diversified farming, as ex- ists now in Minnesota. It was a kingly inheritance which the ice king gave us all; a royal bequest indeed. “But before tthe dice king was born there was still a Minnesota here. Before the glacier rolled over these hills and piled up the valeys and buri ed the whole northern world|as) are th extreme Artics buried today, there of Minnesota, since the foundation of the world. And we of the current cen- tury, coming like a nouveau-riche in- to this profligate wealth, have been using its storehouse of fertility as if we had built 4t with our hands. We have arrogated to ourselves that we have helped to make Minnesota what it is—we, im the last sixty years—as if the sixty or a thousand thousand years before ms had been of compar- atively little consequence. “But Minnesotans have not come into their inheritance as they should The origina] settler thrived upon the virgin soil where it would be a stupid crime not to prosper, but they have done little compared with what might be done toward full development. Other regions have been far more ac- tive and aggressive, not to say pro- gressive, for we have seen, partic- ularly in the last decade, tens|of thuos ands of land seekers from the east and south, where land has become (Continued on page eight) PROSPECTS FOR GOOD BALL TEAM Manager Rannfranz Already Has 80.Signers on List of Patrons Who Will Contribute. WILL HAVE GOOD STRONG LINE-UP Try-Out Will Be Held At the South Side Park Sunday Afternoon-- Already Has 8 or 9 Games Booked. Indications are that Grand Rapids will have a winning baseball team the coming season. Manager O. L. Rannfranz stated that in a space of time of about 6 hours he secured about 80 signers who have agreed to contribute $1 per month each for the support of a} team. There are many from a distance whc would like to spend the summer at Grand Rapids and Mr. Rannfranz stat es that he has received communica- tions from two excellent pitchers who would like to play with Grand Rapids One, of them Adolph Schutt of Com- frey, Minn., amd the other is H. E. Rost, }who is trying out with the Du- luth team. There are 13 twirlers who are trying out at Duluth this spring and as only 5 are wanted, the bal- ance .will be compelled to seek other fields. For the position of catcher A. H. Durden, baggageman on the “Merry Widow” will try out for the place and it is stated he is am all around man. It is thought that Wellein will play 1st base although Manly Romans and several of the High school] stu- dents will try; for it. It is very like- ly that Byers, who played on the Ashland, Wis., team last season will play 2nd base. Bert LaFreniere and Bert Wick, brakeman on the “Merry Widow’’will contest for 3rd base. Lester Lofberg who played an excellent game at short last summer, will have no opposition. The balance of the team will be made up from High school students. The range league has been dis- banded and there is a good chance for Grand Rapids to secure some good games this season. A practice try-out will be held! at the South Side park Sunday afternoon and aj] who can play ball, or imagine they can, are urged to get out and trot through their paces. |Mr. Rannfranz expects to have over a hundred names on the list of patrons before the ‘end of the week and this! amount will support a good team. propriation for Grand Rapids Band. WANT TAXPAYERS 10 DECIDE IT State That If Petition Is Presented They W Act . Favorably in Matter-Band Gave Last Concert. The Gramd Rapids band gave its last concert for the season of 1909-10 last Thursday evening and the music Was much enjoyed and showed the band had done considerable practic- ing during the winter months. At B recent meeting of the village council the! problemj of reducing ex- penses was discussed and among oth- er things the annual appropriation of $600 for the support of the band was mentioned as one of the items to be cut out.. The council took no action ‘in the matter and have de- cided to let it stand for a time to see whether or not the citizens of Grand Rapids want these weekly con- certs. It has been stated by mem- bers of the council that if a petition signed by a goodly number of the taxpayers was presented to that body it would undoubtedly ‘be granted The Grand Rapids band has a mem ship of between 20 and 25 pieces and also has the undisputed reputa- tion of being the best musical or- ganization in the northern part of the state. There has been some dissatisfactior shown by a few who do not know where the money goes that is ap-; propriated for the support of the } pand But they forget that the leader is paid $20 per month and then there is expense of repairing instruments purchasing music and other incident- als. If this appropriation is not given, the village will iose one of its best adverisements, as a good band always speaks well for a town It is on account of this dissatisfac- tion that the council has witheld ac- tion as they would not like to go ahead without the endorsement of a majority) of the people. (The band has been in the hab‘ of giving open-air foncerts each Thursday evening during the sum- mer months, but it will be abandoned if the appropriation is not given. The band will not go to pieces, however, but to the contrary will practice more diligently than ever! and at a recent meeting it was decided to charge the union rates of 65 per man per day. As there are some 20 or 25 members, a few concerts at this rate would amount ta as much as the entire ap- propriation. Question of whether or no Grand Rapids is to enjoy these Thursday evening concerts in the future is now up to the tax payers. If a petition was circulatefi there is no doubt itt would be liberally signed and acted on favorably by the council. The banc musically is in better shape than ever before, the organization having spent the winter in working up a large nur ‘ber of ‘heavy first class overtures, marches and waltzes. Kjelland Plead Guilty. J. S. Kjelland, the Crookston doc- tor, who was found guilty of having purchased a deer from Milton Fair- panks, of Goodland, last November, and who was fined $100.00 in Judge Huson’s court, plead guilty be- fore Judge Wright Thursday and was| fined $50 and costs, amounting in all to $158.89. He took an appeal from fustice court, but decided it: was a costly game, this fighting the state of Minnesota—when she has you “dead to rights.” Good Friday Observed. Good Friday twas observed as a holiday in the schools, as was also the following Monday and many teacl ers took advantage of the opportuni- ty to wisit with friends and relatives at Duluth and other points. Good Friday was also observed by the of- ficials and employes at the court house and many of the business est- ablishments were partially closed. Village Council Has Not Made Ap- | THE QUESTION OF (APPORTIONMENT BAND CONCERTS) FOR MARCH READY March Settlement of Moneys Col- lected by County Treasurer from Oct. 1 to March 1. AUDITOR SPANG ISSUES WARRANTS Total Tax Collected and Appor- tioned $50,690.62—Warrants Now Ready for Civil Div- isions and Schools. The March settlement of moneys collected as taxes from the first day of October, 1909, to the first day of March, 1910, was completed the latter part of last week by County Auditor Spang and County Treasurer Glen Strader and the money apportioned to the jseveral funds, for which the taxes were levied. ‘The total collec- tions were $50,690.62. Following is the apportionment: State Taxes. State revenue State school .. .... $2,247.42 - 1,666.07 $3,913.49 Apportioned to County. Ditch bonds and interest.. 25.18 County revenue .. a, 5,791.77 Roads and Bridges .. 2,625.79 Poor 909.50 Bonds 969.97 anterest-.. 2. 2. 940.94 $11,263.15 Apportioned to Towns jArbo .. ys Tee oa tres are ee BABE | Alvwood .. 69.67 Ardenhurst . 92.36 Balsam .. .. 373.14 Bass Brook ~. - 1,250.16 Bass Lake .. 56.72 Bearville ... 281.78 Big Fork .. 287.75, Blackberry .. Carpenter . Deer River| .. MBOLGY soso. ee Goodland .. .. Grattan .. Grand Rapids Greenway Good Hope .. Haris: . 2°... . 22.73 Iron Range .. . 2,261.09 Lake’ Jessie 102.13 Marcell .. 92.91 Moose Par .. .. 22.99 Nore .. Nashwauk 205.30 Popple .. .. .. 163.92 Sand Lake! .. 2.87 Ls ERC ees 53.64 Trout Lake .. .. . 248.02 Third River .. 61.88 PUVA a tp Ul toc. 5:00 50.26 Koochiching county .. 65.74 $8,052.70 Apportioned to Villages Bovey + $1,172.69 Cohasset 1,339.40 Calumet .. .. . 81.05 Coleraine .. .. ++. 1,740.99 Deer River .. « 1,111.07 Holman .. 21, Grand Rapids .. .. 2,761.45 Keewatin .. .. 279.92 Nashwauk .. .. 962.71 Marble .. .. 634.90 Taconite .. o- 76.58 Koochiching county .. .. 39 $10,871.70 Apportioned to Schools. School Dist No. 1 .. + $8,234.35 School Dist. No. 2 .. . 3,947.10 School, Dist. No. 5 .. o 66,63 School Dist. No. 6 .. .. .. 3,357.08 524.82 41.49 153.79 22.85 School (Dist. No. 9 .j .. .. School Dist. No. 10 .. .. School Dist. No. 11 .. .... Koochiching county - schools ~lealendar were settled out of court. $16,348.11 Apportioned State Loans. School Dist. No. 1 .. .... $ 2.49 School Dist. No. 2 .. «... 184.43 School Dist. No. 5 .. ° 20 School Dist. No. 6 .. * 7.15 School Dist. No. 9 .. ° 15.42 School Dist. No. 10 .. 10.66 School Dist. No. 11 .. .... 2.11 Town of Ardenhurst 11.24 Koochiching county schools 7.17 $ 241.47 The following is the total taxes levi ed for the different funds: State taxes .. .. ........ $ 3,913.49 County taxes .. .. ... . 11,263.15 Town taxes ..) .. .... -- 8,052.70 Village taxes .. .> ... - 10,871.70 School taxes .. .. 16,348.11 State loans .. .. 241.47 } ; $50,690.62 The amounts distributed to the several towns, villages and school districts in Koochiching county are for delinquent taxes prior to 1905. These amounts are generally held until the taxes for the second half are collected, when the county audi tor then issues his warrant for the lump sum. Successful Flower: Sale. * During the week preceeding Easter the Ladies’ Aid so; icty of the Pres- byterian church had cut flowers and peited plants and flowers on sale at Miller’s confectionery store. ~> The Ladies found it difficult to supply the demand although a fresh consignment Was received daily. The flower sale has been a great convenience to the people of.Grand Rapids, there not jbeing ai hot house here and the ladies are also making a nice profit for the church ‘out.of-the transaction. Arbutus Club Dance. The seventh of a series of dances under the auspices of -the Arbutus club will be given at the Village hall Friday evening,.,April 1. Roecker’s orchestra will furnish the music as usual and as this is the first “ball since the beginning of; Lent, a very large crowd is expected. “Ht‘is though that iuauv from the range will be in attendance, the eteping and morn- ing train on the Grang Rapids ex- tension making it very convenient INDICTMENTS BY THE GRAND JURY True Bills Were Found in 7 Cases~ ‘One Man Sentenced to Stillwater. JUDGE M'CLENAHAN =ON BENCH Divorce Granted to Earl Smith- Now Taking Testimony in the Case of Charles Johnson vs. Iver Larson. During the week ending Saturday March 26, the grand jury found true bills im the following cases: Matt Millbach was found guilty of grand larceny in the 2nd degree.. He plead- ed not guilty Ernest Reinus was also found guilty of larceny in the same degree and he also pleaded not guil- ty.Zioko Malkovich, of Calumet was found guilty of assault in the 2nd degree in connection with a stab- bing affray and he likewise pleaded not guilty. Peter Stogisvlich, who was found guilty of grand larceny in the 2nd degree, pleaded guilty and was sentenced) to 1 year at hard la- bor at Stillwater. Norman Carr, of Alvwood, was found guilty of having carnal knowledge of a girl under 18 years of age, as was also Barney De- wan, on the same charge. An in- dictment was returned against Joe Busche, who is accused of having robbed Charley Porkchops last fall. He is out on $1,000 bail. The grand jury is now hearing evi- dence in the Village hall arson case and it is thought they will make their report on it this (Wednesday) after- noon. Judge B. F. Wright, who presided ing indisposition of Judge W. S. Mc- Clenahan, departed for Duluth on business Saturday and Judge Mc- Clenahan. arrived here to take up the work. The first 8 cases on the civil Earl Smith of Minneapolis, was grant- ed a divorce Thursday. Testimony is now being taken ini case No. 9 on the civil calendar, wherein Iver Lar- son.. formerly assistant roadmaster on this division of the Great Nor- thern is charged with ‘having al- ienated the affections of the wife of Charles Johnson, of Deer River. TF petit jury convened yesterday, but only 9 jurors were secured for this case and subpoenaes were issued for a, special wenire of 15. Nothing will be taken-up for the present but civil cases, ‘NO. 12 being the next case for trial. THE RESERVATION OPENED AT LAST Indian Lands Adjacent to Deer River Thrown Open for Settlement. WITH EXCEPTION OF 100 TRACTS Taken By Indians in Exchange for Allotments. Order was Made Public Friday~Entries Can Be Made Now. Fast on the heels of the notice fron ‘the Department of the Interior stat- ing that Indian reservation land were. withdrawn from entry for another year, comes the announcement that the lands will be thrown open for settlement immediately. Credit for the reconsidering of the former order is already due to the resolutions of the Northern Minnesota Development ‘Congress and the Minnesota Conser- vation association, although credit is also due Senator Nelson, Congress- man Miller and many private individu als. A telegram covering the glad tidings was received at Deer River from Congressman Miller which read ais follows: “Senator Clapp, Congressman Lindbergh and myself had a con- ference this (Friday) morning with the chief forester, assistant fores- ter and the Indian officers. As result, all cut-over lands, except about 100 tracts already selected by Indians in exchange for al- lotments, will be immediately op- ened for) settlement. The opening’ will actually be held at once, in fact, it is now on, and many have. already filed on home- steads. As stated in a former issue of the Herald-Review, a majority of this tract, and the most desirable, is adjacent to the village of Deer River. All of this reservation with the exception of about a hundred tracts which have been taken by Indians in exchange for allotments is now open to homestead entry. It contains over 30,000 acres. Many of the quarters abound in hardwood, basswood, cedar and other species and settlers will have no difficulty im finding ready market for cordwood posts, poles ete. The soil and cli- mate are unmatched anywhere and many of the homesteads are beautiful- ly located.} Following is the information given out by the U!\S. Land office at Cass Lake, regarding the tract and man- ner of making entry: “The Cass Lake land district com- prises all of Koochiching and Itasca counties, except Ranges 22 and all of Cass and Hubbard counties north of the south line of townships 141, and all of Beltrami county east of range 36 and south) pf the north line of townships 156. “T, 157, R. 28 and T. 159, R. 29; ar not yet opened to homestead entry. With these exceptions all the land embraced Yin the district, out side of the former Indian reservations is now ppen and, if not already occupied, subject to entry. “On July 1, 1909, the amount of vacant government land in the several counties of this district was as follows. : Beltrami county, 289,840 acres. Cass county, 8,800 acres. Hubbard county 440 acres. Itasca county 7,560 acres Koochiching county 202,980 acres. “This does not include large tracts of land in~Cass county, included in the former Indian reservations and not yet opened for entry. The area of land open for entry is constantly changing and the only way to obtain accurate information as to the tracts which are open at any time is by application) at this office. The large areas open to entry in Beltrami and Koochiching counties are comprised almost entirely of swamp lands which were included in the former Red Lake Indian Reservation, Various projects have been discussed with a view of draining these lands areas. When that is done, there will be large bodies of government lands which will be suitable for cultivation but until they are drained, the large proportion of the Jands in these counties connot be (Continued on page eight)