Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, June 15, 1910, Page 1

— ea 8 PAGES VoL. XX.—N, GRAND Rapips, ITasca COUNTY, MINN., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1910. Two Dollars a Year. BLOW UP THE GIFTS THAT ARE IN YOU Was Theme of L. B.-Wickersham’s Commencement Address at Aud- itorium Friday Evening. CLASS PLAY WAS WELL PRESENTED Some of the Cast Showed a Know- ledge of Dramatic Art That Would Have Done Credit to Professionals. “Bolw up the gifts that are in you” was not only the subject of Mr. L. B. Wickersham’s commencement ad- dress to the five graduates of the Grand Rapids High school and the large audience in attendance, but was also the general theme of his talk and ‘he never wandered far from the subject. He attempted by every means in his power, and they were many, to instill in the minds of those who will now face life’s school the fact that they alone can make their talents or gifts of some account to themselves and the world in which they live. The speaker painted many ‘beautiful pictures, some laughable fand others full of pathos, but in- terwoven in each picture was’ the fact that we must blow up the gifts, that is, make the most of the talents that are in us. He easily held the at- tention of the audience throughout the entire discourse and the specta- tor was instantly arrested by the fact {that he was evidently sincere in this utterances: The following is the program rend- ered: Overture, ‘“Lustspiel,’” Grand Rap- ids orchestra; “High School Days,” High school chorus; Invocation, Rev. Dr. Samuel G. Briggs; “Vogel’s Waltz” and “Bridal Chorus from the Rose Maiden,” High school chor- jus; commencement address, Mr. L. B. Wickersham; vocal selection, Miss Rae Potter; presentation of diplomas, F. E. Reusswig, president of the school board; ‘Le Miserere,” Grand Rapids orchestra; benediction, Rev. Dr. Samuel Briggs. The work of the High school chor- us, under the direction of Miss Anna M. Becker, was especially worthy of commendation, and. showed that Miss Becker ‘had spent much time in perfecting the young people in their parts. The pupils in the music and drawing departments have made great progress during the past year, and, although it lies with the pupils whether or not they will do their best, not a little credit) is due Miss Becker. The vocal selection by Miss Rae Potter was vigorously encored and her renditions were very much enjoyed by all. Miss Ada Kremer act- ed as accompanist. Everything was im keeping with the spirit of the occasion and even the Grand Rap- ids orchestra outdid all.former.efforts. Mr. C. E. Aitken’s execution of the cornet part in Le Miserere was per- fect, each tone being sweet and smopith and the audience was de- lighted with the interpretation of the piece. The trombone work of Ernest Tuel is also deserving of special men- The Class Play, “Esmeralda.” The senior class play, “Hsmeral- dp,”’ scored the hit of the seasqn. Following is the cast of characters: Mr. Albert Rogers, William Pow- ers, 12. Mrs. Lydia Ann Roeern: Nellie Will- fams, "10. Miss Esmeralda Rogers, Mae Ben- ton, ’10. Dave Hardy, Howard Reusswig, ‘10. Mr. Estabrook, Hugh Logan, ‘10. Mr. Jack Desmond, Bdwin Erskine, gE Miss Nora Desmond, Bernice Mal- lory, ‘10. (Miss Kate Desmond, Mirialn Cordes,"11. ‘Marquis DeMontessin, Tom Erskine, "31° George Drew, Galen Finnegan, ’11 Sophia, Hulda Fisher, ’11. "The acene of tha play is laid ih South Carolina and the plot is very prettily, woven, hinging on the dis- eovery of iron om Rogers’ farm. The concensus of opinion seems tto be it ywes ‘the ‘dest play ever pre- sented by the ‘Grand = Rap: .greatest assistance in giving a per- by Willtam Powers and his tones, actions and gestures were in perfect keeping with the part. Nellie Will- Gains as Lydia Amn, was certainly a strong-minded woman and she scored a hit in the part. Mae Ben- ton’s characterization of the part of Esmeralda won her much praise, while Howard Reusswig as the young mountaineer and lover of Esmeralda, was a topnotcher, as usual. Hugh ‘Logan, who took the part of Esta- brook, the American artist, had a difficult part to portray, but from the many complimentary remarks heard, there is no doubt he made good. Ed- ‘ward Erskine, as Desmond, played ‘the part in a manner that womld pélase the most ecnitical art patron to be found. Bernice Mallory, as} Kate Desmond, was easily the star of the cast. She brought with her da the stage an air of naturalness and perfect ease that is of | the fect characterization, and no single critism could be made on her por- trayal of the pant. Miriam Cordes, as Kate Desmond, was also at perfect ease on the stage and could not have been improved on. Tom Erskine, asthe.French Count scared a hit and his actions andy gestures brought forth many a laugh. Gale Finnegan,.as the.prospector, was another who won favorwith the spec- tators and it is evident “Barney” has plenty of historic ability. Hulda Fisher, as Sophia, the maid, had a light part, but she played it in a manner to be commended. ' The play was under the direction of Miss Florence Burlingame and much of the credit for! its success is due her. The house netted over $140. COUNCIL GRANTS APPROPRIATION Of $250 to Fire Department For Musical Entertainment During the Tournament. At the regular meeting of the coun- cil Monday evening, H. D. Powers ap- peared before that body requesting the council to make an appropriation to the fire department for hiring a band during tournament week. It was decided to appropriate the sum of $250. The light and water commission has agreed ta furnish all electric light fixtures for illuminating and decorative purposes and at this meet- ing the council decided that all li- cense money received on those days twill go to the department. Will Nisbett made complaint on persons using village streets for dumping grounds and also stated that cattle were permitted to run at large in the village. The street_committee and marshal were notified to see that} the ordinances governing such mat- ters are strictly enforced. Supervisors Nisbett and McEwen appeared before the council and stat- ed First street, on the south side, is badly in need of grading and gravel- ling and’ the township would grade and gravel such road, providing the village would pay $100 toward ‘its cost. The proposition was accepted. The request of C. T. Kennedy that his sewer assessment be cancelled ‘will be acted on at the next meeting. Mr. Kennedy also asked for a side- walk on Eleventh street, between Hoi, man and Houghton avenues. Village ‘Attorney! Doran was requested to draw a resolution for the sidewalk asked for and also,for the Winnipeg avenue sewer. A petition was receiv- ed, signed by fifteen property owners esking that Bixth street be opened up between Sleeper ang Hill avenues. This was referred to the regular com- mittee with Instructions to report at the next meeting. A resolution was introduced, pro- viding for a twenty-four inch sewer pipe on Leland avenue ,from Third street south to the river and the pro- sision wais made! that it shall be~of sufficient depth to drain the north- east ‘portion of the village should it be extended. A. L. Roecker, leader of | the Grand Rapids band, appeared be-! fore the council and asked that an- propriation of $600 be made the band for the year instead of $50, monthly. The request was granted. A petition was received from the Itasca Paper -|Co., asking permission to use a strip of Kindred avenue, twelve feet wide, from First street south to the river. The Itasca Paper Co., owns the en- tine ‘block on the west side of the street and stated they wish to erect &@ permanent building, but the block was. twelve feet too short for their purpose. The matter wae referred to iis High school. The part of|the village attorney to draw up the @@® hen-pecked old mam -was taken | necessary papers. PLANS ALL READY (HAVE WON SEVEN FOR TOURNAMENT} STRAIGHT GAMES List of Prizes to Be Offered Has Been Arranged and Other De- tails Completed. ‘FOUR GALADAYS FOR GRAND RAPIOS Running Team is Getting in Good Shape and Expect to Give Good Account of Themselves--Four Good Ball Games. When any Grand Rapids organiza- zation attempts to do anything, they go ahead with a vim that carries everything before it and fhe result is that visitors remark on the good timer given them when they visit Grand Rapids, and although a little late in’ starting, the Grand Rapids fire department promises one of the most successful tourneys in the history of the association. The follow ing is the program of events: Tuesday, June 21 12:45, 2:35 and 4 o’clock, p. m—Re ceiving members of visiting depart- ments and other visitors at Great Northern depot. The Grand Rapids band, together with the reception committee will meet all trains. 3:30 o’clock, p. m.—Base ball game at Southside park, Cass Lake vs.| Grand Rapids. 5:80 o’clock, p. m.—Business meet: ing of the Northern Minnesota Fire- men’s Tournament association at Vil- lage hall, selection of judges, timers and starters and the transaction of such other business as may come bet fore the meeting. 7 o’clock, p. m.—Annual parade of Grand Rapids Grays Took Seventh Game From Bovey Sunday, Score 11 to 3. GRAYS SHOULD HAVE HAD SHUT-OUT Day Was Ideal for Game and Large Crowd Was In Attendance—The Bovey Team Was a Hastily Picked Up Nine. On account of the sudden moving of Company “K,” the game between Grand Rapids and Bemidji was call- ed off, but in order not to disappoint the fans, Manager Ramnfranz at once got into communication with Bovey, with the result a hastily picked up nine from that village drove over Sunday. As this was their first game this season, the fact that itt was very one-sided reflects no discredit on tham. With a little practice they will undoubtedly give a better ac- count of themselves. The day was ideal and better base ball weather could ‘not have been ask ed. Although many took advantage of the opportunity to spend the day at the lake, a large crowd was in at- tendance, while the rooters were as vociferous as of yore. Bovey was first to bat. Simon con- nected, with the sphere, but his per- amibulators were a little short and he failed to reach first base. Benoit took three healthy swings, while Laxo, like Simon, tarried too long s|to make a speaking acquaintance with ffrst base. The game was won the firemen, followed by address of: ‘for Grand Rapids in this inning. Lof- with most men in line, Grand Rapids excepted, first prize $25; second prize, $15. Best appearing department first prize $15; second prize, $10. Wednesday, June 22 9 o’clock, a. m.—Association hose race. First prize, $35 and champion- ship banner; second prize, $25; thir prize, $15. 1 o'clock, p. m.—Ladder climbing contest, first prize, $15; second pr.. $10; third prize, $5. 2:30 o’clock, p. m.—Horse racing at Fair grounds. 6:30 p. m.—Base ball game at Southsidd park, Hibbing vs. Grand Rapids. 9 o’clock, p. m., until morning—Con fetti night on the “White aWy.” Thursday, June <2. 9 o’clock, a. m.—Hub and hub race, first prize, $35; second prize $25 first prize $35; second prize $25; third prize, $15. 10:30 o’clock, a. m.—Association hook and ladder service test, first. prize, $25; third prize $15. 1 O’clock p. m.—Novelty hose first prize $35; second prize, third prize, $15. 3:30 o’clock, p. m.—Base ball game at Southside park, Coleraine vs. Grand Rapids. 7 o'clock, p. m.—Coupling contest, first prize, $15; second prize, $10; third prize $5. 8:15-o’clock, p. m.—Business Men’s parade. race 2535 Friday, June +, 9 o’clock, a. m.—Combination hook and ladder and hose race, first prize, $35; second prize, $25; third prize, %..-. 11 o’clock, a. m.—Foot race, 100 yard dash, first prize, $15; second prize, $10; third prize, $5. 1 o’clock, p. m—Wet test, first prize, $35; second prize, $25; third prize $15. 3:30 o’clock, p. m.—Base ball game at Southside park, Cloquet Cubs vs. Grand Rapids Grays. Teams from Park Rapids, Akeley, Walker, Bovey, Coleraine, Cass Lake, Marble and Grand Rapids will com- pete for prizes and it is thought sev- eral association records will be brok- en. The Grand Rapids band has been engaged to assist in entertaining vis- itors and dancing and various other amusements will be provided. A majority of the business establis ‘ments im the village will be closed Wednesday and Thursday afternoons in order to permit the clerks to en- joy the festivities. The yillage will be in gala attire an@ vieltons ere in- Sie a ee ee good plays, while Kentfield’s | tye trom. ite job all. wedk and het brilliant base runing enabled him’ sent to the docks much ore, 8 their lives. welcome. Parade prizes: Department |\""8 was unable to solve the riddle, fut got to ffrst on an overthrow by the catcher. Reerdon got transporta- tion, while ,Wellefn mmade a hit for thvo bags, letting im Lofberg and Reerdon. Kentfield got to first on a chance given, and his brilliant base running enabled Metzger to make first. Romans landed out a safety | while Peterson got to first on a chance given. During the excitement Romans registered at the pan, while Metzger was put out at Third. Short- man reached first on the put-out of Petarson at thfrd, while Brownlee started to first on a safety. The pitcher was still a Chinese puzzle to Lofperg and # was three swings and out. The inning ended with a total of five runs to Grand Rapids _ credit. qTbere was no change on the situa- tion during the second inning, Bovey failing to get a man to first, while Grand Rapids only reached sevond. In the third through errors and a two.base hit Bovey hi* the path for a run. Grand Rapids aiso register- ed up another run. Romans was put out on an fnfield fly to the shortstop, Peterson got to first on the first base- man’s error and stole second. Short- man dropped' a fly to ‘the shortstop, while Brownlee pounded out a two- pagger, letting in Peterson. He died at third on Lofberg’s put-out at first In the fourth it was one, two, three ‘and, ‘out for the visitors while thé Grays, by bunching hits, tallied up two more runs. In the fifth, Franti got a walk and Olson pounded out a two- bagger. Simon.also hit the sphere for two bags, netting the visitors twb runs. Grand Rapids was blanked in this inning. Bovey suffered a like fate in the sfxth, but the Grays pounded out three runs. .Wellein got a walk to first, but was caught out at third, so the umpire declared, and Kentfield pounded out a safety. Metz- ger also got transportation to first and both he and Kentfield scored on Romans two base hit. Peterson and ®hortman failed to reach’ first, but managed te score Romans. Brownlee brought his average upin the seventh seventh by fanning two men in rapid succession and good fielding aided the visitors in shutting out the Grays in this inn- ing. In the eight, Brownlee got three strfke-outs to his credft and Grand Rapids was also blanked In the nintt two more Boveyites pounded the ozone and the third was put out at first ‘om. a grounder to short, the game end- ang with the score 11 to 3 im Grand Rapids’ favor. ‘Wellein in center field made sev- to keep the visitors in an uncomfort- able frame of mind while he ‘wais, trotting around the gquare. The following was the score by innings: RHE Grays—5 0120300x—11 11 4 Bovey—0 0 1 0 2:0 0. 0-0—3 5-9 Batteries: Brownlee and Peterson; Barron and Lexo. Positions and batting average of the Grand Rapids Grays: Brownlee, p 409 Peterson, c... 385 Wellein, cf.. Sys 367 Lofberg, ss...... 303 Romans, rf...... 281 Kentfield, 2b. -269 Shortman,if. 250 Reerdon, 3b. . +2 eed MEPERE OR BU: Oot Se Poe TAR Stowe, 2b nts Miccaon eee bas Visits Grand Rapids Friends. Byron Bueneman, son of F. T. Bue- neman,formerly manager of the Itasca Mercantile company, visited friends in Grand Rapids last week. This visit was his first one here since leaving with his parents about eight years ago. In that time he has grown from boyhood into man hood; is a fine appearing young American, and reported while here that he was recently married to a young lady in Chicago. His visit was cut short in Grand Rapids by word from his father announcing that Bue- neman Sr. had been called to New York on business. On the latter’s re- turn from the east he plans on stop- ping off at Grand Rapids for a, sum- mer outing with some of his old-time friends. He is engaged in the mercan- tile business at Los Angeles, Cal., where it is said he has prospered. TOURNAMENT BALL GAMES Ball Games Scheduled for Each Day of Tourney--Not Conflict With Other Sports. That visitors will he royally enter- tained at the approaching firemen’s tournament there is no doubt and, as base ball still occupies the center of the stage, arrangements have been made for some good games. The hour of calling the games has been arrang- ed so it will not interfere with other races and sports and visitors {will be enabled to see everything provided for amusement. The opening game of the tourney will be Cass Lake vs Grand Rapids on Tuesday afternoon, June 21, the game to be called at 3:30 o’chock. On Wednesday evning, at 6:30 o'clock, Hibbing will contest with Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids has been playing a winning game this year and Hibbing will endeavor to trail her feathers in the dust of de- feat. Coleraine will play here Thurs- day afternoon, at 3:30 o’clock, and will attempt to wipe out the mem- ory of the defeat administered to her by the Grays at the opening pf the season. The Cloquet Cubs were hardly, satisfied with the results of the game played in the rain Sunday afternoon, June 5 ,and on the last day of the tournament, Friday, at 3:30 o’diock, they will try to attach the Grays’ scalps to their belts. The teams mentioned above all play fast (ball and it can readfly be seen that to retain the title of champion of the ramge, Grand Rapids will have her ‘hands full. The contests promise to be close and exciting. HEAVY SHIPMENT FROM NASHWAUK Shipments of ore from the Nash- wauik district were very heavy this week. All af the mines! in the Mis) trict have been loading ore practical- ly all week as fast as cars could be furnished them by the Great North- ern railway. The La Rue mine has been loading from 60 to 70 ears per day from its open pit and from 115 to 20 every 24 hours from the underground work- ings. The Crosby mine has been forward- ing large trainloads from the shaft and worked the steam shovels in the stockpile Buring the latter part of the week, sending on an average of 60 cars per day from both shovel and shaft. Jones Brothers Contracting company is removing the overburden fram this mine ,and is rushing the work of cleaning the ore as fast as ‘possible. The Hawkins mine has been load- OT, PAUL JOBBERS AT GRAND RAPIDS Arrived Here on Special Train Tues- day Evening Accompanied by Minnesota State Band. VISITED STATE EXPERIMENT FARM Are Making Annual Excursion and Propose to Become Acquainted With Northeastern Minnesota and Its Needs. A special train arrived in the vil- lage Tuesday evening carrying mem- bers of the St. Paul Jobers & Manu- facturers association , who are on their annual excursion. They were accompanied by the Minnesota State band, who discoursed several selec- tions on the streets to the great de- light of the large crowd which gath- ered to hear them. Immediately on arrival here, the members of the association were taken to the Northeast Experiment farm, where some idea was gleaned of the splendid agricultural possibili- ties of this section of the state. The gentlemen ‘were very ‘much surprised at the quality of the grains and vege- tables grown and Stated this section will, in ‘the near future, become one of the most important agricultural re- gions in the state. While at the farm the visitors were served with refreshments consisting of cake, lem- onade and buttermilk. The purpdse of this trip is to be- come better acquainted with the needs of this rapidly developing sec- tion of the state, for as one jobber put’ it, they can best serve their dwn interests by giving their cus- tomers better service and this only can be done by becoming thoroughly acquainted with their needs. That this is a politic move on the part of the St.Paul jobbers and manu- facturers can readily be seen and tends to show that they are awaken- ing to the fact that northeastern Min- nesota is destined ta become one of tthe richest sections in the entire northwest. Northern Minnesota with her innumerable and seemingly inexhaustible iron mines, her splen- did agricultural advantages and cheap lands, her forest, her yet, undevelop- ed water power possibilities, her ‘bequtiful lakes and scenery, com; bined with a healthy-giving climate, gives her advantages possessed by no other section of the state and the visit by the members of ‘the St. Paul Jobbers & Manufacturers’ as- sociation is tribute to the fact they realize her future importance in the business ‘world and are willing ta do all in their pawer to assist in her development. There were forty members in the panty, representing all lines of St. Paul’s manufacturing industries and the importance of their visit can hardly be oer-estimatevd, as the gentlemen, in speaking of this sec- tion, will naturally comment on its progressiveness and opportunities. They departed for Hibing this morning and made short stops at Coleraine, Bovey and Nashwauk. Go to Bovey Sunday. For the first Sunday since the open- ing of the baseball season, there will be nagame at Grand Rapids the com- ing Sunday. The Grays will go ‘to Bovey, where they will play a return ame with the team at that place. Manager Rannfranz states this ar rangment is made for the simple reason there will be four games dur- img the week and this number should be suffikient to satisfy, the fans. Picnic at Experiment Farm. All farmers of Itasca county and their families are invited to visit the Northeast Experiment farm between the hours of 11 o’clock, a. m., and 4 o’clock, p. m., on Saturday, June 25. Those attending are requested to bring their dinner with them and cof- fee and lemonade will be furnished by the farm. Supt. McGuire will en- deavor to get several speakers to ad- dress the gathering} on topics of in- terest and Prof. 'T. L. Haecker, the noted dairyman in the United Staten, will probably be present.