Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 20, 1910, Page 1

8&8 PAGES Gran Uapids MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VoL, XXI.—No, 5 Granp Rapips, Irasca CounTY, MINN., WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, I9I0. Two Dollars a Year. DEMOCRATS WANT LIND AND CPTION Party Leader Says Program for the State Convention Is Ready for Adoption. EXPECT FIGHT ON THE PLATFORM The Real Bourbon Element of the Party Will Revolt Against County Option Plank and Probable Bolt Looked For. The Minneapolis Journal sizes up the state Democratic situation in the following manner: The Democratic state convention program on July 28 is all mapped out says John E. King, state librarian. Leaders of the party have heard enough from the outside counties to comvince them that the convention will do these things: Nominate John Lind for governor; Adopt a county option plank for the platform, over strenous protest from a minoritty; Frame up a strong ticket for other places for a fight all down the line. Little Doubt Remains “Things have gone so far now,” said Mr. iKng today, “that there is really no doubt any more about what the convention will do on governor and platform. The demand for John Lind is general, and he will be nomi- nated. It is no use to nominate him without a county option platform, for he wouldn’t take it, and the plank will not be any straddle eother There is no use disguising it. We know it means a fight. There are a good man: democrats against a county option plank,but from all indications a large majority favor it, and the majority will rule. We will expect opposition from forr districts and the Third dis- tret wll probably be almost solia aganst t. “There is some strong talk going on, and we will probably have a con- test, but a Democratic convention without a fight, isn’t much account, ‘and after the fight is over we will get together all right.” Coller Threatens Bolt The protest from the Minnesota valley country is grow§ng. Senator Julius A. Coller of Shakopee was in St. Paul early today, and went at the “kitchen cabinet” hammer and tongs. ‘He threatened to lead a bolt from the convention if county option is endorsed, and declared that not only Scott county jbut the entire Third district will walk out of the conven- tion rather than swallow county op- tion. His threat is backed by strong pro- tests fronf Senator H. F, Weis of Le Sueur, Senator S. D. Works of Mdn- kato and Senator R. G. Farrington of Oortonville. Following the an- mouncement of Daniel Aberle of St. Paul, veteran Democrat leader, that he will support Governor Eberhart against John Lind. Senator Coller’s threat is enough to give the Demo- cratic leaders pause. They have weighed the question though, and have decided to rum their chances and stake everything on the county option card. Claim Gain for Ne~ Ideas The “kitchen cabinet” has been en- couraged in this by reports from (Democrats over the state, telling of the growth of county option senti- ment, Even the Third district, they feel, may not be as strong as re- ported by the senators. A prominent (Democrat from the east end of the district said today: “County option does not appeal to me personally, put there has been a change of senti- ment, and I find that a good many Germna voters are coming to favor it. The change is not due to friehnd- ly feeling for a county option law, but it comes from resentment over the activity of the saloons in politics. Dr. J. H. Dorsey of Glencoe, repre- sentative from McLeod county for ten years, was at the capital today. “Our county is for Lind,” he said, “but I doubt whether our.delegates will favor county option. I don’t thimk that is the sentiment of the county.” Getting the Stage Ready. It lookks now as if Lind’s nomina- tion would go through with a rush. Even the delegates opposed to county option, it appears, will stand for Lind Already plans are being made for the “demonstration” which is to tear the roof off the Auditorium when the nomination is made. Preliminaries are not bd@lag neglected. Hardy W. Grimmer is making a quite tour of th state lining up delegations for the program and explaining the necessi- ties of the csae. Primaries in nearly every county will be held Wednesday evening, and Democratic county conventions on Sat urday, except in Ramsey, where the convention has been illegally called for Monday. It is expected that many county conventions will declare for John Lind, and some for county op- tion. Many delegates will come down to the convention unfriendly to coun- ty option, but will stand for it in the platform as a war measure. Kihg Is Due to Go. John E. King makes no secret of his political activity ,and evidently expects Governor Eberhart to dismiss him from office when the governor returns from Ohaha. Ralph W. Whee- lock, the governor’s secretary, said today: “‘I think King will have to go. We can find the cause for It all right. It isn’t that we want the patronage; there is none in that office But in our organization work we run up against the talk all the time that the governor is leaving men in state office who spend their time ‘knock- ing’ him. They want to know how they can be sure the same thing will not go on after election.” Many Republicans criticized the gov- ernor for reappointing two Demo- crats on the board of university re- gents, and it is felt that Librarian King’s dismissal would act as an off- set to such criticism. REPORT 15 MADE ANNUAL SCHOOL ON YANGEY BOOKS} MEETING 15 HELD corder Claimed to Be $1,354.33. DEMAND 1S MADE ON BONDSMEN Leroux Notified by President Bossard to Pay Over Amount To Treasurer. The special accountant employed by the village council to investigate the public records and accounts as kept by W. C. Yajacey, recorder of ithe village for the past three years, port, The report shows a shortage on its face of $1,324.33. President Bas- sard of the village, has notified the sureties, W. C. Yancey, as principal, Fred A. iKng, L. R. Root and Keo Leroux, to pay the amount into the village treasury. The report as submitted by the accountant, so it is said, igs not one that could be taken f%to court and used as evidence in proving the claim against Yancey and his bondsmen. It WAS MARRIED AT LITCHFIELD Attorney Ralph A. Stone Leaves Grand Rapids Quietly And Be- comes A Benedict. A copy of the Litchfield, (Minn.) News Ledger of Thursday last, July 14, contained the following account of the marriage of Ralph A. Stone to Miss Pauline Koerner. The an- nouncement was a surprise to many friends of the groom iin Grand Rap- ids, but congratulatios and welcome home to Mr. and Mrs Stone will be neverthelses hearty and sincere: “The home of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. T. Koerner was the scene of a very pret ty home wedding Thursday evening July 7, when their daughter, Miss Eva Pauline became the bride of Mr. Ralph Archibald Stone. “The ceremony took place in the large ‘bow-wipdow in the west parlor, Rev. J. R. Davis officiating. Just preceding the ceremony Miss Lucile Wells sang “O Promise Me,” Miss Portia Joubert presiding at the piano. The strains of the Lohengren wed- ding march announced the approach of the bridal party. An aisle of white ribbons was formed by Mrs. Geo. Will- jams, Mrs. Ward Randall, Miss Ma- bel Stone and Miss May Hanson. The Misses Dorothy Miller and Katherine Koerner, gowned in white and carry- ing boquets of sweet peas, were dain- ty little bried’s maids. Miss Irene Burlock, attired in yellow roses, at- tending the bride, who entered on the arm of her father. She was robed in white satin entraine richly trimmed in lacé and pearls, and her veil was fastened with orange blossoms. She earried a shower boquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley. | “The groom was attended by his brother, Philip Stone., The bride’s mother wore grey silk, trimmed in light blue and silver. The mother of the groom was dressed in light satin with blue trimmigs. Mesdames Will- jams and Randall wore their wed- ding gowns and theMisses May Han- son and Mabel Stone wore white lingerie dresses. Mrs. W. H. Miller, sister of the bride, wore pink corded silk, trimmed in lace and pink vel- vet. “Following the reception am ele- gant course luncheon was served in fails to show specifically wherein the shortages exist. This fact, however, does not disprove that the shortage does exists. To some who have looked it over the document has the appearance of having been pre- pared with the object in view of hav- ing to prepare another and more specific report. This makes more work for the chartered accountant for Alleged Shortage of Ex-Village Re-|Seventy-Seven Thousand Dollars Levied for Next Year’s School Purposes. A NEW BUILDING FOR COHASSET Fred A. King, L. R. Root and Keo| Electors Vote to Expend Not More Than $35,000 For Cohasset Build- ing—Special Election te Be Held—Salaries Fixed. The annual meeting of the electors of school district No. 1, held last Sat- urday evening was attended by more eople than usual at these annual atherings. There were present up to Mavoh, 1910, has filed a re#/about seventy-five, and this part of | ‘Be location selected is ideal for the ‘the district, at least, was fairly weil epresented, as compared with the um-out of other years. There was unaminity of spirit shown that be- speaks well for the manner in which the directors have conducted the af- fairs of the district since the electors got together.a year ago. | J. \M. Stackhouse of Cohasset was fhosen moderator and James D. Doran, clerk. Complete detailed reports were sub- mftted by the clerk, treasurer and the directors jointly, which furnished those present with such information relating to the district as was cail- culated to advise them fully as to the present condition of the district. All money received and expended was accounted for, and Treasurer Dickin- son’s report gave fn detail the source ‘from which the tax money was deriv- iescapintens . compensation | ed and the manner of its expenditure? is demanded. This, however, may not ibe the case, and the report as_ it stands may be sufficient to serve the village authoirties in recovering any losses that have occurred. The shortages are charged up to These reports were ordered published and will appear in the Herald-Review next week. The village of Cohasset was repre- sented by a score or more of her re- the electric light, water and miscel- tell the meeting of th needs of that laneous accounts. growing community. It has beeh ; Mr. Yancey says he has not had known for some time that Cohasset an opportunity to go over the report, was.not provided.with adequate schoo but says he is Satisfied that he will facilities and is entitled to a new, be able to show that no such amouni | modern building. As one member of as alleged exists in his accounts. the board recently remakred, ‘‘Cohas- He says there may be a small short- age Iby error, but] he has no fear the final outcome, set has given the board less trouble o&| and annoyance than aimost amy other and states that outside community in the district. his bondsman will not be called upon| The people have been slow to kick for to make good a dollar on his accoun consideration to which they are mani- rooms were Miss Anna Anderson and | racijities Mrs. Bertha Lawrehce. festly entitled.” Now that the time has arrived when their building and should both be enlarged, the people of the district, and espe- “The groom's gift to the bride was cially Grand Rapids ,are inclined to a peant necklace emaeo pendent. with pearl and] do them justite. When the Cohasset matter came up for consideration “They left Friday afternoon for & \Mr. E. L. Buck presented the school ‘short trip to the cities and spent needs of the community and the ur- Tuesday here, on their way to Morris to visit the groom’s parents. They will be at home at Grand Rapids after gent necessity of immediate and gen- erous action. Others made argument along similar lines, and when Mr. E. Sept. 1, where Mr Stone is engaged! Remer moved that it be the sehse in the practice of law. “The brid’s going away gown was copenhagen blue broadcloth with yel- low silk linings, with straw colored hat trimmed in yellow roses. “The gaests from out of town were Mr. nad Mrs. A. A. Stone, Philip A., Archie and Miss Mabel Stone, Mrs. Mary Hageman, Asbury Quigley Hen- ry Jones and Paul Spooner, of Mor- ris, Miss Irene Burlock, of Marriam Park, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Williams, of Spokane, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kees, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Ran- dall, the Misses Bertha Kneeland and Bessie Murray, of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Holman, of White Bear, Mrs. and Miss Silver, of St. Paul.|term was voted for Grand Rapids,|capture of his pet stock critter and “The bride has been a resident of |aid the board was vested with au-| bandage upf the wounds, but the this city all her life and numbers her| thority to exercise its judgment in| doctor declined for the reason that friends and well-wihsers by the num- fixing the length of terms in outsid2|he had no license to treat moose. Mr. ‘ber that knew her, and the groom is | districts. This is necessary because | King offered to make a cash settle- a young mna who has struck out and|of the fact that in some instances |ment for the damages Harry alleged of the meeting that Cohasset should have a new modern building to cost not more tanh $35,000,the motion was carried by a unanimous vote. It is the intention of the board to at once proceed to carry ovt the expressed wish of the meeting, by taking such action as the law requires in the premises. In order to carry out the project it will be necessary to hold 500.00; text books, $1,000.00; library books, $1,000.00; transporting pupils, $3,000.00; interest on bonds, $5,500.00 Incidental expenses, $3,500.00. Total $77,000.00. The salary for directors was fixed at $600 each for the past year, by unonimous vote. Excursion on River and Lake. Next Sunday there will be an ex- cunsion from Cohasset on the Missis- sippi and down lake Pokegama,under the auspices of the Catholic society. Families will provide themselves with lunches for the occasion which will be partaken of at some suitable place of landing. A charge of 50 cents will be made for the day’s outing. Sandwich- es, ice cream, coffee and lemonade will be sold on the: boat. Brick Compauy Formed. R. L. Hall was ip town last week on business connected with the Range Sand-Lime Brick company which i's being established at the junction of the two ramge roads at the north end of Swan Lake in Greenway township. .Mr..Hall says industry as to railway facilities and that the raw material is in abun- dance and of the best quality. company is selling stock and the figures show, that it is an unusual- ly good opportnity for investment. Messrs. Remer and Farrell have in- interested themselves im the en- terprise and may have stock to of- fer for sale. The estimated cost of the plant will be about $80,000 and is calculated to turn out about 80,- 000 prick daily. ONE BIG MOOSE COMES TO TOWN A Monarch of the Forest Invades the Village of Grand Rapids and Causes Much Trouble. Last Friday night about eleven o'clock Taxidermist Wetzel was di8- turbed by the appearance of a large moose at his front door. The mon- arch of the forests slowly and won- deringly made his way up Fourth street and hesitated a mo ment in front of the taxidermy and thence dangled up to the Itasca store corner, thehce up Leland avenue to the residence of F. A. King where hediscovered a cow eating.Mr. King’s cabbage. The brute walked through {the fence, drove the cow out, ate a few potatoes vines, destroyed several Kinds of vegetables. and walked out through another section of the fence. After stepping into several other.prize gardens Mr. Moose unceremoniously left town, continuing in a northwest- erly direction, and has not been seen since. The matter was reported to Game Warden Harry, who immediate- ly took the matter up officially. He found by blood tracks that the state’s ward had been injured very severely on Mr. King’s wire fence, for which he harshly scolded the village prop- erty owner for having so dangerous a guard about his premises. The alert warden identified the animal by his hoof tracks and said it was one of the most valuable stock animals in a large herd that is yarded north- west of the village. Harry referred to him as “Billy,” explaining that he had been christened in honor of Billy Perrington. The game was den at once reported the case to the a special election to vote bonds with *| which to erect the proposed building, and a motion to hold such election in the village of Cohasset was car- ried unanimously. A nine and one-half months school built up a lcrative law practice at| Where schools were conducted last Grand Rapids. The Ledger speaks for| year there may be no justification for' this whole community in wishing} term the coming year. the dining room, by the Misses Lu- cile and Ruth Horton, Gertrude Mc- Conville nad Jessie Taylor. A mound of sweet peas and ferns centered the d%ping table, wide pink ribbons were suspended from the chnadelier to the table and fastened with graceful bows The fire place was bnaked in sweet peas, asparagus, ferns and daisies afd the arches, chandeliers etc., were all trimmed with the feathery green, making a beautiful and effective set- ting for the affair. The Misses Lillian ‘ainé@ Ethel Anderson served frappe, ‘on the porch, Assisting through the them a long, prosperous and happy future.” Spang For Two Years More Matt Spang, county auditor was in|by Treasurer C. H. Dickinson The board’s estimate for a tax levy of $77,000 was discussed. There were some present at the meeting who ap- peared to think.that a less sum should be sufficient, but after an explanation main guy at St. Paul and is awaiting instructions as to what disposition to make of Kimg as punishment for his having maintained a criminal fence in drect violation of the law relating to “set) guns.” Dr, Dickie was ap- pealed to by Harry to undertake the They BASE BALL TEAM GOES 10 THE WALL The Famous Grays Strike a Finan- cial Storm and Are Badly Scattered. TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY BEHIND Manager Ranfranz Throws Up the Sporting Spongue and Goes to Work on Road for Grand Rapids Township. “It’s too bad,” says Kelly, as he sat down to report the week’s do ings in local base ball circles to the literary editor. “The Grays are shot so full of holes that a curved ball would pass through any one of them without touching a rib,” continued he, “but make it easy on the boys. ‘They were not a bad lot, taken all around and around. There’s nothing on for the Sabbath afternoon unless the Epworths get ‘together, and that prospect doesn’t look good to me. It happened this way,” says Kelly. “The manager has been troubled with short money ail seascfi. He’s been on the verge of committing suicide several times as a means of raising money on his life insurance to carry on the game. Fortunately the worst didn’t come to the worst and about the qnly thing we have left is Otto the manager. He worried more thai he managed and finally concluded tha; he couldn’t worry the team through. When he got a job with the township as manager of a shovel team and pulled the worry prop from under the Grays the whole bunch tumbled and struck a shanp deficit of about two hundred and,fifty samoleons. Sinc when,” says Kelly, “they are all sore, Brownlee and Peterson were punctur- ed the hardest and they are still cry- ing.But what’s the use mentioning it. I’m only saying this confidentially— not for publication. It might be all rght to say in your report that the Grand Rapids Grays starved to death and from that day were down and out, The boarding house lady is also out. That’s a mere trifle, however, as the bill is said to be not more than a hundred.” From all of which the Herald-Review gathers that Grand Rapids ball fans undertook more than the local financial capacity would stnad; the team has disbanded, and a debt of about $250 created with no visible menas of payment. “How about other games?” Kelly was asked. “Well, to begin with,” said Kelly in a reflective mood, “the Mishawakas played the Tigers at the camp last Friday and the Tigers took a losing of 7 to 4. It was a first rate game, though, and a return engage- ment will be pulled off in town on Fri- day of this week when the locals hope to slip one over the campers and even things up. “But to return to the defunct Grays, They seem to have met the fate of Jeffries when they stepped over the color line. They were hungry for the necessaries of life Thursday and were unable to “come backk.” The Colored Gophers had it easy with the boys and the score showed 10 to Z not in our favor when the smoke was blown away. “The invincible Tigers met Flood- wood here Sunday and handed it to the visitors 5 to 0. The Juniors went up to Deer River Sunday and grabbed a victory, 13 to 6.” ‘The records being made by the Grand Rapids youngsters is evidence enough that this town has plenty of good ball material for the immediate future. The experience of the present season demonstrates that a town of j2e animal had sustained, but the of- ficial expressed the opinion the of- fense was of a criminal nature and should receive criminal treatment. A One-Armed Gardner George Poole is a gne-arm veter- the Junction for a short official call|sum of $77,000 was voted as the levy jstrating that even a man thus afflict- on Assessor W. J. Taylor Tuesday.| for school purposes, In computing the|ed can successfully conduct a truck Mr. Spang has concluded to run for| items of expepditure for the coming | farm ‘im Itasca county. He is a paint- the office again this year, and irre-| year the board submitted the follow-|er by trade and is usually busy wield spective of who his opponent may be,|ing: For salaries, $45,000.00; janitors, |ing the iprush. He finds time, how- it is ta be taken ag a general under- | $5,000.00; standing that Spang will contipue in| buildings and the office for at least two years more | $2,500.00; new school buildings, $6,- and at is one of the best in Grand —Deer River News. 500.00; furaiture and apparatus, $1,-|Rapids. | this size cagnot afford to maintain & hired team. Citizens generally havd been genrous in contributing, but it is unreasonable to expect a few to continually dig up expense money. If a town cannot produce its own raw material from which to carve out the necessary finished athletes the game the|an of the civil war, who is demon-| might as well be abandoned. Notige There will be a meeting of the members of Holy Communion church, on Thursday evening at §% fuel, $2,500.00; repairs onjever, mornings and evenings, to take o'clock, July 21, at the rectory. Al# improving grounds,|care of a quarter-acre truck graden,|members are urged to be present. { E. S. MURPHY, Rector, 4)