Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, April 27, 1910, Page 1

4 t gp EL an oe o EEE LEI and apids 4 4 Herald-Review. INNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Vor, XVII—N. 45. GRAND Rapips, Irasca CounTY, MINN., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, [910. Two Dollars a Year. WILL HAVE FAST BASEBALL TEA Pitcher, Catcher and Second Base-|Rose Kenny property on the south man Arrived From Superior to Join Team. ONLY QUESTION OF SUPPORT Now Game Scheuled At South Side Park for Sunday with Brookston— Will Meet Some Strong Teams. Prespects were never brighter for a fast baseball team at Grand Rap- ids. Three piayers, Brownlee, pitch- er, Peterson, catcher, and Kentfield, second baseman, who have been try- ing out with the Superior team, ar- rived here Thursday morning and will play with the locals during the season of 1910. These young men have ‘played to- gether for the past three years and, as the positiond they play are the principal ones, it can readily be seen this will greatly strengthen the team. Brownlee, who handles the sphere, is one of the best twirlers on the range and played with the fast Biwabik team two years ago and in a game with Grand Rapids nine, shut them out without a hit. Peterson, behind the initial bag, has a good whip and with Kentfield at second to hook in cannot give the Jine-up for Sunday as all the candidates have not yet eon pipes a kai try-out. How- are rst class art- ay 5 baseball se allshould turn {out and give the team hearty support Ogema Hotel Opened. Adolph Buttler, who purchased the SUMMER CAMP S_|SPECIAL SCHOOL NUW ASSURED FACT) = MEETING MAY 10 National Cathedral School Will|/For Purpose of Voting on Pro- Send Students to Summer at position of Enlarging High Pokegama Lake. School Building. side last fall, has leased the Ogema hotel at Pokegama lake and will con- duct a model summer resort during ‘the tourist peason. As the. Beason is still light Mr. Butler has not ar-) renee Tor modest converance 12 | eye BOOKLET ADVERTISING LAKE) IMPROVEMEMT WILL COST $15,000 the drives, very few men will be a- ble to steal second. Brownlee and Peterson will be plac ed on the salaried list and will be at the grounds each afternoon and evening to try-out players whileeKnt- fildld, who is a wonder at second base, is open for a position. The boys are very pleasant young gentle- men t meet and fhave already met with the popular approval of the fans Manager Ranfranz was visiting the Tange last week and states Hibbing, Virginia and Eveleth plan to include Grand Rapids on their visiting list this year. Biwabik, Blair, Chisholm Bagley, Cass Lake, Coleraine Nash- wauk, Feeley, Floodwood, Brookston and Cloquet have also written re- questing they be included in Grand Rapids’ schedule and as they have strong teams, the lovers of the na- tional game will have ample oppor- tunity to witness some fast ball. The subscription, list which was circulated has been generously sign- ed and if the signers meet their ob- ligations, a good team is assured, but it should be remembered that a team must have financial as well as symp- thetic support, so when some one comes around after your dollar, grin and cough it up. Manager Rannfranz states he has secured a game for Sunday, to be played at South Side park with Brook- ston. Brookston has a very strong team and Kadro, the Indian pitch- er, who played with Grand Rapids on mumerous occasions, is the star end of the battery. The game will be call ed at! 3 o'clock p. m. A large number of fans have de clared in favor of week day base ball and Mr. Rannfranz states he will en- deavor to secure evening games, so all enthusiasts may have opportunity to witness the sport. The dakes will attract many Grand Rapids people Sunday’ afternoons and as the local team will have many return games to play, they will be arranged for Sun day® z At the conclusion of the game Sun- day the players will meet and from among themselves choose a captain. The captain will have full charge of tthe team work and shifting of play- ers, while Manager Rannfranz will have his hands full arranging for games and obtaining the necessary filthy lucre. A try out game was played Sunday between the following nimes: Regulars Seconds. Kentfield 2nd ‘base Brandon Wellien 1st base Pogue Lofberg shortstop) Pink Erskine Brownlee pitcher Tuel Frazer 3rd base LaFreniere Peterson catcher Tom Erskine (Romans right Shortman Davis center* Tyndall Buck left Litchke At the end of the ninth inning the score (was 8 to 6 im favor of the re- gulars. Both teams put up an enter- taining exhibition, some fast and clev er plays being made. At this time we will have all modern conveniences. PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY SOLD Miss Minnie E. Sickler Sells Studio to W. E. Byam, of Min- neapolis. W. E. Byam, of Minneapolis, arriv- ed here Thursday to take charge of the studio, at the corner of Kindred avenue and Fifth street, which he purchased from Miss Mimnie BE. Sick- ler. Mr. Byam is a first-class photogra- pher, as well as doing a fine grade of commercial work and his patrons are assured in advance of receiving the best to be had. Mr. Byam has been employed at the R. W. Wolfe studio, at Minneapolis for past two years and was practically born and rais- ied in the photograph buSimess. He has purchased both apparatus and building and is prepared to attend to the wants of all. EARLY HOTORY OF GRAND RAPIDS Interesting Contribution in Cloquet Independent Concerning Our Pretty Village. VISITED SCHOOLS AND PAPER MILL Praised the Work of Teachers and Speaks Highly of Work Done At Experiment Farm By Supt. McGuire. The following article, evidently from the pen of Rev. F. C. Coolbaugh appeared in the last issue of the Cloquet Independent and contains some interesting information con- cerning the early history of Grand Rapids and also praises the work of the teachers in the Grand Rapids schools, as well as an entertaining account of a visit to the Northeast Experiment farm. Rev. Coolbaugh founded the Episcopal church at this place and has many friends at Grand Rapids. We give the agticle below: “Your correspondent was called to Grand Rapids, the city amid the Pines to attend the wedding of the daughter of a former resident of Clo- quet, Mr. Wm. Tyndall, Miss Hazel E. Tyndall was married to Mr. Wm. A. King in the pretty church of the Holy Communion of which the Rev. E.Spencer Murghy has been in charge for eight years or more. The church was amply and artistically decorat- ed by a profusion of cedar, potted plants and cut flowers and the hour was high noon. The ceremony was performed by the Rector assisted by the Rev. F. C. Coolbaugh of St. An- drew’s. A royal wedding breakfast followed at the home of the bride’s father. Advantage was taken the Manager W. H. Troy Will Arrive Here Soon--Talk of Building Log Bungalow to House Students. Final arrangements have been com- pleted for the establishment of a sum mer training school by the National Cathedral school, of Washington, D. C., at Pokegama lake and the tract of land lying to the southeast of Ogema hotel has been rented for training quarters. In a letter to his father Rev. E. S. Murphy, rector of the church of the Holy Comimunion,Edwin Murphy, who js a student at ithis school, states a booklet is being issued descriptive of Pokegama lake and its peautiful scen- ery and natural advantages and they will be scattered broadcast. These booklets will contain actual photos of the scenery as well as a well written article on the health giving climate and picturesque lakes and will do much toward advertising the merits of the county to the public at large. The school will send fifty students to spend the summer here and they will arrive about July 1, remaining until the latter part of September. In addition to these, advertisements will be inserted in the daily papers soliciting pupils for the summer, it being planned to take all who wish to come. A corps of imstructors will ac company the students and all who ar« behind in any particular branch of their studies will be given an opportu nity to catch up. Instructions will be given in physical training under the supervision of Coach Green, a not ed physical instructor, and base ball, foot ball, track work, canoeing, swim- ming and horsmanship will be given their share of attention. Mr. Troy is planning on erecting a log bungalow which will be large enough to house the students and a large number of ¢ents will also be a part of the camp equipment. The charge for tuition and board will be very moderate, im fact will be given to the boys at cost, and it is thought a large number will avail themselves of the opportunity to join the party. TEARING DOWN OLD BUILDING Removing Brick Veneer From Old McAlpine Block Preparatory to Rebuilding. M. McAlpine has a crew of men removing tthe brick veneer from the frame of the building at the corner of Third street and Leland avenue, which was badly damaged by fire last December. Mr.McAlpine still preserve @ sphinx-like silence regarding his intentions but it is understood bids will be opened about May 10. John Bilodeau, proprietor of the I X.L. cafe has been notified to vacate the quarters which he occupies and will probably; do so the early part of the week. The work of tearing down the old building will then be actively commenced. Bound Over to Grand Jury. John Holden, who was arrested on forenoon of Thursday to go to and!a charge of killing deer on October throu the splendid high school build-| 25, which Was out of season, waived ing and inspect the various rooms/examination in Court Commissioner with the teachers therein. “After listening to the chorus work of the high school, the visitor entered the room assigned to and equipped for domestic science. Here we found a dozen or more girls receviing in- structions im the art of sewing and cutting out garments. The cloth is furnished by the members and is the personal property of the mak- Pratt’s court Thursday and was bound over to the erand jury, his bond be- img fixed at $250, which was furnish- ed. It is said he killed the deer in township 62-24. George Dewey was also bound over to the grand jury on a charge of purchasing a deer in tow: ship 62-23. His bond was also fixed at 8250, which was promptly furnish- ed. Additional Room Is Absolute Nec- essary and Architect Recom- mends Addition to South Wing. Elsewhere im jthis issue (will be found a notice calling a special ele- tion in school district No. 1 for the purpose of deciding on the advisibil- ity of enlarging the High school build ing. At the mass meeting held Monday evening, although only a small num- ber were present, the plans were tho- oughly gone into and reasons given why the building should be enlarged Director Reusswig stated for some time the instructors have been handi- capped by the fact they did not have proper recitation room facilities and said the board had sent for an archi- tect to go over Ahe building and sug- ges. plans whereby the building could be made large enough at the least possible cost. Supt. Freeman gave reasons why additional room was requested and stated it was his opinion it was ab- solutely imperative that something be done. He said the asembly room seats 117 students and at present Ithere are 115, while only five will graduate this spring. On the other hand those’ graduating out) of the eighth grade will bring the attend- ance of about one hundred and thirty five or forty. The electors present were requested to accompany Mr. Fre man about building and as he went from room to room he explained his reason for requesting additional room Adjoining the assembly room are the physics, laboratory and library rooms. While they should only be used for the purposes for which they are in- tended, necessity, which is the moth- er of invention, has caused them to also be turned into recitation rooms. The building is only equipped with two recitation rooms and they are occupied every hour of the school day. The electors were then taken tc the science and domestic science room, these rooms it was found every available foot of floor space is used for seating students which not only gives crowded conditions, but also makes it very inconvenient for the instructors. Mr. Freeman said the increase in attendance at the com img fall term would necessitate! two geometry classes, where at present there is only one and three algebra classes, there ‘being only two at pre- sent. Other classes will also be divid- ed on account of their size, they be- ing to large for one teacher to pro- jbe held at the high school building, the district and it is thought that this will meet with general approval, as it would cost about $800 to float the issue of bonds. During the meeting some imterest- ing facts and figures were brought out. Grand Rapids, with about 3,000 inhabitants, has as many High school students as Hibbing and Virginia and has a larger number than Eveleth and Ely. Mr. Freeman stat- ed that) the cause of this Was due to the fact that desire for more know- ledge had been fostered in the stud- ents. This is evidenced/ by the state- ment made by Mr. Freeman that of the class which graduated from the eighth grade four years ago, 76 per cent are still attending school. The High school building was erect ed in 1904, and at that time was thou ght large enough for all possible need for years to come, but the attend- ance has trebled since that time. We give the following table of the High school attendance and also the total attendance in the village for the following years: Year High School Total 1904 43 1905 57 490 1906 64 498 1907 67 558 1908 89 1909 115 2 Supt. Freeman stated the atten ance at the beginning of the fall term Wwill] be about 200, as a number from Cohasset and the country dis- tricts are planning on attending the Grand Rapids High school. Tt was decided to hold a special school meeting on Tuesday evening, May 10, as stated above, which will and all electors are urged to be pre- sent and voice their sentiments. DISTRICT COURT RESUMES TUESDAY Nashwauk Aerie of Eagles Wins Out in Suit Instituted Against Them. MANY CRIMINAL GASES DISMISSED Norman Carr Not Guilty of Charge | of Bastardy and Criminal Knowledge of a Girl Under 18 Years. District court resumed work Tues- day after an adjournment of five days Judge McClenahan and court reporter Moody went to Bemidji to hold court and Judge Wright, of Park Rapids, accompanied by Court Reporter Gard- iner, arrived here Tuesday morning. Since leaving here in December Judge Wright has been holding court in chambers and has decided on. some important cases, chief of which was the boom cases. He ‘wrote the opin- ion in the fire patrol test case. During the past week a number of criminal cases have been nolled or perly' handle. , The room occupied by the eighth grade was also visited. This room has a seating capacity of forty-five and the class at the beginning of the fall term will number forty-five The plans as prepared by the archi- tect if adopted, will add another story to the south ‘wing of the high school “| building. This additional story would be divided into four recitations, 24x 30 feet each! with cloak rooms. This would provide ample room for at least seven years. It is also pro- posed to tear out the cloak rooms adjoining the assembly room on the north and thus make this room large enough to accomodate about one hun- dred and sixty students, which would also prove ample for years to come Director Reusswig stated he reques ted the architect to name the max- imum amount of {the cost of the im- provements, which were placed at from $12,000 to $13,000. This would include remodeling the heating plant and it is thought all improvements can be made for $15,000. Those present were asked their opinion and a motion was made by E. A. Kremer, seconded by H. D. Pow ers and carried that the proposed plans meet with approval and the board was requested to call a special meeting of the electors of the district to decide the matter. It was advo cated at the meeting that a special tax levy be issued instead of bonding ers. This condition insures greater care and increased interest on the part of the learner. A sewing ma- chine and all the necessary paraph- emdice were in sight, with cutting (Continued on page five) Telephone Subscribers. Do not fail to take advantage of the discount.Positively no discount allow- ed after April 30th. otherwise disposed of. The case a- gainst ZiokoMilkovich of Marble who was charged with assault, was dis- missed, as was also the case against ArvidRessenen, John Ojenen and Nils Ojala, who were charged with assau- lt in the first degree. They were indicted by the grand jury at the October term of court, but the case was not tried because some of the WATER AND LIGHT COMMISSION MEET Let Contract to L. Courtemach{for Repairing of Village Hall. WORK WILL BE STARTED AT ONCE Report of State Board of Health States Grand Rapids Water Supply Can Be Greatly Improved. A special meeting of the newly ap- pointed water and light commission was held at Town hall yesterday even ing for the purpose of opening bids for repairing of village hall, which was damaged by fire. Numerous im- provementswill be made,one of which will be an outside stairway on the north side of the building, which will provide another exit and do away with danger of a crush should there be a fire. Only two bids were received, that of L. Courtemach for $664 and John Hofer for $845. The bid of Mr. Courte mach being the lowest, he was giv- en the contract and will be required to furnish a bond of $700 for faith- fully carrying out its provisions. A communication was received from the Great Northern requesting, inso- much as the number of engines tak- ing water here has been reduced,they be granted a reduction from the old rate of $33.40 per month, It was jaid on the table for further consider- ation. There was considerable discussion anent the mater of enforcing the prompt payment of water rentals and Supt. Garris was ordered to cut the | supply off at all places whichhad not paid: up on May 1. The members of the commission state this order will be strictly adhered’ to. Supt. Garris made complaint to the commission that the small boys have been breaking the globes on street lamps by throwing stones and other missiles and it was decided a man will be employed to catch offenders if the practice is not stopped at once. A report was received from Secre- tary H.M. Bracken of the state board of heatlh, concerning Grand Rapids’ water supply The state board re- cently sent a man here to get samples of the water and mak» report on gen- eral conditions as he found them. He stated that there was much foul can- tamination about Hale lake; that in one instance an out-house stands only 10 feet from the banks of the creek Trunning from Crystal lake into Hale lake; that fishing, boating and bath- ing is indulged in,, all of which is contrary to the rules of good health, and that cattle which are pastured on the north side of the lake are permit- ted to enter and wailow in the water. He recommended that the village pur- chase the land surrounding the lake and permit no fishing, bathing, hunt- ing and that no cattle be allowed to enter. He further recommended that a ditch be dug across the neck of low land on a lime with Clough avenue, which would divert the water from Crystal lake into creek which flows through the village imto the Mississip- pi river, which would do much to pre- vent contamination of the water sup- ply. A motion! was made and seconded witmesses could not be found. The against George W. Johnson, who was charged with accepting a bribe, was also) dismissed. Im the case of Norman Carr, of Alv- wood, who was charged with the crime of bastardy and criminal know- ledge of a girl under eighteen years of age, the evidence tended to show there were others connected with the case and Carr was declared not guilty The case against Barney Dewan, who was arrested on the same charge was dismissed. The cases against Andrew Randahl and his son, Hannes. in con- nection with the affairs of the town ed that the state ‘board be requested to pass regulations governing the water supply at Grand Rapids. The regular meeting of the commission will be held Tuesday evening, May 3. Notice to Farmers. Supt. A. J. McGuire, of the North- east Experiment farm states the co- operative association has made arrang ments to secure dynamite in car load lots at the following rates: 40 per cent test, $10.75 per hundred weight; virite, $9.75. Those planning to do extensive clearing should see Mr. of Ayho were also dismissed. id Me case off Adelour Racine vs. the Nashwauk aerie of Eagles, where- in Racine sought to recover $2,500 damages for injuries alleged to have been received during initiation into the lodge, the jury brought in a ver- dict for the defendants. The trial of the case consumed the major part of four days and some very interesting (Continued on page five) McGuire at once. Many Farmers Name Farms, Regiter of Deedss McGowan states many farmers are taking advantage of the law passed ati the 1909 session of the legislature making it legal for farms to have names. As a means of identification no better method can be used! i SSE RA