Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 29, 1911, Page 1

| ‘ Grand Hapido Vou. XXIL—No, 39 Granp Rapips, Irasca County, MINN., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, [QI Two Dollars a Year DISTRICT COURT AGAIN IN SESSION March Term of Court Opened Yes- terday With Judge C. W. Stan- ton on the Bench. LENGTHY LIST OF CIAL GASES) Grand Jury Will Have Short Ses- sion, Only Few Cases to Consid- er—W. B. O’Donnell Nam- ed as Foreman. After a month of quietude, the cor- ridors of tlhe court house are again filled with lawyers, witnesses, jur- ons amd spectators and the wheels of justice are again grinding for the March term of court in Itasca county Judge Stamton having arrived here from Bemidji Monday evening to pre- side on the bench, W. B. O'Donnell was named as foreman of the Grand Jury and Fred. A. King as clerk, It is not anticipat- ed that the body will have a very long session as there are only a few cases to consider. There are an un- usually large number of civil cases however, and it is expected the term will be as lengthy as usual. The case of John Welsh vs. the Great Northern Railroad Co. is now be- ing taken up. Following is the list of Grand and petit jurors: Grand Jurors. W. B. O'Donnell, Grand Rapids, foreman. Fred A. King, Grand Rapids, clerk. Arthur C. Guith, Nashwauk. George Moran, Nashwauk. Ed. Pifer, Lake Jessie. Bert Pearson, Grand Rapdis. F. W. Stockwell, Cohasset. Cc. K. Mundy, Harris Chas Weston, Bovey. Jno. Smith, Balsam. Herman Anderson, Max. John Griffin, Bovey. Abe Markus, Nashwauk. Alex Maki, Balsam. C. S, Attix, Nore. Roy Stokes, Cohasset. T. A. Gamble, Sand Lake. Al Jaynes, Marcell. John Johnson, Popple. Chas. Anderson, Blackberry. J. D. Burgess, Deer River. Petit Jurors F. Succaman, Nahswhu. Ira Drake, Lake Jessie. Claur Fish, Ardenhurst. Oscar C. Bohn, Third River. John Wahl, Bear River. | FREE GRAGO SEED FOR BURNT LANDS Bill Passed by Legislature Appro- Burned Over Lands. MAKE APPLICATION AT ONCE! Tomorrow Is Last Day to File and County Commissioners Will Hold Special Meeting to Receive | Applications. To assist the farmers who own land in the burned out district, the | legislature has recently enacted a! Jaw which is now in force appropriat- ing $25,000 which will be used to furnish free grass seed to the owners of land who are not in a position to purchase seed. The board of county commissioners | will hold a special meeting tomorrow to receive and consider applications and those who wish free seeds should put in their applications at once, as |all applications must be handed to the dean of the department of agri- | culture of the university of Minneso- | ta not later than April 1, 1911. The body of the bill provides that any destitute settler, whose lands were burned over by the forest fires of 1910, who desires to avail himself of the benefits of this act, shall mak | application in writing, on blanks fur- nished by the county auditor, veri: fied by his oath; stating the number of acres that were burned over and the number he plans to sow to grass seed during the spring of 1911. He shall also state the number of pounds of timothy, clover, redtop or other seed necessary to sow the same. John Doble, Taconite. Peter Linstad, Coleraine. Wm. Doyle, Sago. Al Garling, Grand Rapids. Frank Murray, Feeley. Joe Duron, aBlsam. G. F. Leyde, Jessie Lake. Mike Zustak, Moose Park. George Logenfield, Bovey. Peter Nelson, Coleraine. D. Nadeau, Cohasset. Martin Cady, Coleraine. Bert N. Brown, Wirt. Tim Mahon, Grand Rapids. A. Payment, Cohasset R. H. Bailey, Grand Rapids. J. A. Van Patter, Cohasset. Andrew Johnson, Keewatin. Martin Mattson, Trout Lake. Start A BANK ACCOR rman Co.--Ro. 5 Their earnings have been sufficient but their savings have not. A bank account insures perfect independence in mature years. First Dational Bank S.MI GRAND RAPIDS. MINN. Capital $25,000,00 OFFICERS DIRECTORS President, F. P. Sheldon. fet Cc. E. Aiken. F. P. Sheldon. A G. Wedge. Cc. E. Aiken John Beckfelt $000.00 | Vice-Pres., A. G. Wedge. Jr Ass’t. Cashier, J. G. Peterson D. M. Gunn. W. C. Gilbert. H. D. Powers. priating $25,000 to Seed Over | |death. The cause of the fire is sup- {OPPORTUNITY PASSETH BY ! ee The time has come when the business men of Grand Rapids must bestir themselves in public movements to secure for the town its share of the thinge necessary to its material advancement, or’ allow “Oppor- tuntiy’ to go on to others who appreciate and welcome and gladly take it by the outstretched hand to. give encouragement and substantial assistan.e to the work “Opportunity” is «ver ready to point out as it pass<s on its res.scless course. Where ‘Opportunity’ finds business indolence, inactiyity, procrastination, that place is passed by and con- demned. to a quiet, peacefui death. “Opportunity” has no interest in the towh that puts off until to-morrow what should be done today; has no concern in the affairs of men where each one stands aside to let the other fellow do it. There are too many places where “Opportunity” | is appreciated by all the peopl=—where they labor jointly to acquire and accomplish the things that “Opportunity” is ever ready to unerringly unfold before them. Grand Rapids is not receiving the attention it is entitled to receive fron the world without, Grand Rapids is not receiving the attention it is entitled to from men within the corporate limits. Grand Rapids is being neglected asi> no other town in northern Minne- sotap Grand Rapids and all Itasca county!s beine neglected in the matter co publicity. While the federal authorities are busy tearing out a bridge for the accommodaticn of our neighbor and to the detriment of Grand Rapids, the business men here are speaking in whispers of the event, lest one might hear their protests. While the inevitable readjustment of.our county school districts is advanc ing to. independent organizations Grand Rapids sits idly by apparently not recognizing the difference between “Opportunity” and ‘Opposition.” While Cohasset has) hurried to get road and bridge connection with the rich farming and mining territory to the south of us, Grand Rapids roll- ed over and took amother snooze. We are by no means jealous of Co hasset’s enterprise but note the fact as a comparison. For years past, E. L. Buck, now Mayor of Cohasset, has. been urging the people of Grand Rapids to secure a bridge in place of the old ferry across Pokegama lake arm that would connect this town with that vast section. We have failed to notice any effort on behalf of the people of Grand Rapids to secure this great mutual] benefit. Grand Rapids has one railroad. and unless some enterprising com- petitor takes it away from us, we probébly always will have one rail- road. Unless some other line should voluntarily inflict itself upon us We are not likely to be disturbed and annoyed by additional lecomotive whistles. Let’s Think, Plam and Act before PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL RECITAL Given for Benefit of the Grand Ra- pids Public Library Monday | Evening, April 3. the some- “Opportunity” is gone forever. FIREMEN’S BENEFIT FRIDAY EVENING Proceeds of the Gem Theatre on That ‘ivening Will Be Turned Ové? to Fire Department. Following is the program for the On Friday evening, March 31, the high school recital, which: will be| tire proceeds of the perfor- given at the high school auditorium | mances at the Gem theatre will be Monday evening, April.3, for the bene fit of the Grand Rapids public li- brary. The chorus work is under the sup- ervisian of Miss Annie M. Becker, directress of music and art depart- ment of the Grand Rapids schools and Miss Ada Kremer wil] act as ac- companist. The ladies quartette, consisting of Misses Doran, Becker, Clifford and Bossard will render sel- ections, as will also Dr. C. C. Car- penter. An admission price of 25 cents will be charged and everybody is invited to attend. The program follows: 1.—(a) The Clang of the Forge Rodney Wellings turned over to the Grand Rapids Volunteer Fire department in recog- nition of their prompt and efficient services at recent fires. The department is considered one of the best associations in the north- ern part of the state and when out- side organizations wish to point out some department as a model of par ‘excellence, they usually point out the Grand Rapids department. Be that as it may, they have tackled some pretty fierce fires and any ap- preciation that is given them is well deserved. Manager Comer, who recently retur ed from Minneapolis, announces that jwhile there he secured the films “(@) The Charge of the New York fire department in Chorus their regular drill practice, scaling ladders, life net work.and many inter- 2—Solo. . Selected | veting scenes about their daily Dr. Carpenter. work. 8—(a) March Onward.. Gebiel He has also secured the films of (b) Mrs. Winslow.... Harrison }the New York police department and the recent explosion in the New York harbor, when so.many lives were Boys’ Glee 4—(a) And the Glory of the Lord Messiah-Handel |!0st- The two will be interspersed “(b) Glory to God. Selectea | With a very laughable comedy and a Ch strong drama will conclude the per- aia formance. Mr. Comer states it will b= Bolo. «02 GW. 2 Selected |e one of the best reproductions he Mae Benton has yet given and.all should turn out, (a) Ocean Blue.. Petrie jenjoy themselves and at the same (b) Minnesota.. Richard | time swell the proceeds of the fire- Chorus. men’s benefit. 7—Spring Song.. Mendeissohn Ladies Quartette Farming on Popple. S50! ‘Italia, Beloved,.. (Pram. A postal from A. M. Johnson directs Lucrezia) . . Donizetti | that the Herald-Review be sent to Chorus. him at Popple hereafter. Mr. John- son and family are now located for the season on his farm situated at Alex Cook Burned Out. the confluence of the Poppie and Alex Cook, a well known farmer | Bigfork rivers. He owns over two hundred acres of as fine land as lies within the borders of Itasca county, and he proposes to make it blossom, bloom and ripen with rich results. A M. hasn’t farmed much for many years, but he learned the trade early in life and understands all the tricks of the olden days and has been a close student of scientific agricul- ture of modern times. In the brief Johnson speaks of the Splithand district, suffered the loss of his home, barn and other buildings on the premises last week by fire. In addition to the loss of buildings and contents three calves and a dog were burned to posed to have been from a backfire started the day before by Mr. Cook about his premises, and which he thought had been entirely extinguish-|¢ommunication Mr. ed. Mrs. Cook was home alone | of “Wagon” and ‘“ water” but and succeeded in getting the horses|qoes not make himself clear. He out of the barn. Her husband was probably refers to the waters of that day ata neighbor's the Popple river and his farm wagon. AND ADVERTISING Meeting Held Last Friday: Evening to Discuss Publicity Question. Go Ahead or Go Behind——In- activity Bringing on Dry Rot. There was a meeting of the Grand Rapids Commercial club last Friday evening in the district court room at the court house. It wasn’t neces- sary to use so large a room to ac- commodate the number present. There must have been a dozen out to the meeting. The rest of us were probably using our opera glasses at the Gem theatre or playing bridge whist, or holding a convention in some ‘‘snake’’ room to protest again- st tha high rate of taxes. Anyway, there were about twelve male citi- zens of the town who had interest enough in the welfare of Grand Rapids to attend a meeting of the Commercial club. There was present a representa- tive of the Minneapolis Journal who outlined a plan of publicity through the columns of that paper for the agricultural resources of Itasca coun- ty. For sometime past the Journal has been advertising northern Min- nesota gratuitously on its front page Minnesota.” Through this plan the way has been paved for same valuable advertising of the county. The price to be charged for space is very. reasonable, and would be of great benefit to the entire county if ways and means could be provided. This was the opinion of the mem- bers of the club present. President H. D. Powers was authorized to ap- point a committee of three to take could be obtained for the purpose. £. C. Kiley, E. N. Remer and C. H. Marr were named as the committee. The matter of the removal of the bridge across) the Miss'ssippi river at Pokegama dam by the federal author- ities in charge of the reservoir sys- tem, was brought up by President Powers. He stated that it was a matter of great concern to the peo-~ vestigated forthwith to the end that Wwe ascertain whether it is the pur- pose of the government to replace the old bridge or to abolish it en- tirely. in which the opinion was freely ex- pressed that unless Grand Rapids should wake up and take notice of she will be too dead to disturb. The sentiment aroused, however, is a good indication that a spirit of ac- tivity and public enterprise is about to assert itself in this community. It is to be hoped that substantial re- sults will follow. The urgent and im- the Mississippi just west of town was also discussed. It goes with- out saying that this bridge, long talk- the large settlement on the south side of. the river, the iron industry and business interests of| Grand Rap- ids. These and other matters, it was decided, will be taken up by the of- ficers and standirg committees of the club. Welte-Peterson. Mr. William Weltie and Miss Mar- tha A. Peterson, both of Bigfork, were united in marriage at the home of W. P. Nisbett in Grand Rapdis on Thursday evening, March 23. The ous logger and land owner of the Big Fork district. He has many friends here and elsewhere through- out the county who will join the Herald-Review in extending congratu- Yations. The bride is also a_ resi- dent of Bigfork and is one of the most estimable young ladies in that section. The young couple left for their home on the Friday morning train. SERIOUS SUBJECTS COME US, Fact Is, Grand Rapids Must Either ; in articles headed “Opportunities of | the matter up.and ascertain what funde ; GONMERCIAL CLUB | MANY DISTRICT MEETINGS HELD Itasca Creamery Association Men ; Hold Successful Meetings With Farmers. WPGUIRE AND NILES IN CHARGE Trout Lake, Harris and Splithand Visited—Today at George Beck- er’s—Blackberry April 5; Co- hasset Saturday, April 8. A. J. McGuire of the Experiment farm and O. J. Niles, secretary of the Itasca Creamery association have been busy the past few days holding creamery meetings in different sec- tions hereabouts with the farmers, discussing creamery matters. On Sunday of last week a meeting was held in the school building at Trout Lake. Nearly every farmer in the township was present, and many ladies also turned out. Mr. Me- Guire was the principal speaker, and much interest was shown in his talk on the subject. In that town alone there are now thirteen subscribers to stock of the association, Trout Lake promises to be one of the best dairying sections hereabouts. The ladies present provided a lunch: for the assembled citizens, which was one of the features of the meeting greatly enjoyed. * Wednesday last a meeting was held at the home of C. K. Mun- day in Harris township. Every family in the town was represented even the school chilaren being present. Miss Carrie Dinwiddie, who has charge of the public schools there made arrangements to begin the day’s school work at 7:30 in the morning, thus emabling the puplis to attend the meeting, The farmers are taking great interest in the cream- ery enterprise. Dinner was served by the ladies. Splithand farmers were visited on Friday by Messrs McGuire and! Niles. The meeting place was at the home of F. H. Hurber. Here, too, a splen- did meeting was held. All the farm »lers of the neighborohod were pre- sent and as a result interest in dairy- ling has been increased among, them. Dinner was served by the ladies. Today a meeting is being held at ple of Grand Rapids and should be in! A general discussion followed i mediate necessiyt of a bridge over | the home of George Becker in Bass | Brook township. A week from Saturday, April 8, the people of Cohasset will en- }tertain the farmers for the purpose | of talking over the creamery proposi- tion. | Blackberry will also be visited) and |@ meeting held at the postoffice on i Wednesday of next week, April 5. | Already $2,850 has been taken in what is going on about her, some day. stock of the association, all by the ed of, would be mutually beneficial to aitempted. farmers of this vicinity. The en- | tire amount, $3,000, could easily have | been secured in Grand Rapids, but | the aim is to confine the ownership j and operations to the farmers. \ Secretary O. J. Niles is very en- thusiastic over the success with which the new organization is meet- i ‘thg, and says it is by far the best | proposition for the farmers and |Grand Rapids that has yet been Must Make Good. Representatives of the J. I. Case Manufacturing Co., of Minneapolis, were here this week to meet with the town board in an attempt to fix una deal on the road engine which fie board bought a year ago. The engine is not what the contract calls for, and the company will have to | make good. The contract was drawn by ex-Supervisor McEwan, and one of the company’s men here this week groom is a well known and prosper- | remarked that it was iron clad and its provisions so clear and com- plete that it would be usless to at- tempt escaping it. In order to satis- fy the township a new and more ex- pensive engine must be substituted for tue one now in possession of the township, or it will be returned up- on payment by the Case company of all expenses the town has been to for freight and repairs.