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Grand Rapits eras: Published Every Wednesday By E. C. KILEY. TWO DOI.LARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Entered at the Postoffice at Grand Rap Ids, Minn., as Second Class Matter. Official Paper of SI From all indications there is going to be a glorious roundup of the printer folks of northern Minnesota for the midsummer outing here June 21-23, the poys responding in charac- teristic manner to the requests of the secretary that they make their intentions known. First among those to declare their inclinations was R. IW: Hitchcock of the Hibbing Tribune. Brother Hitchcock is evidently going to shut up shop, and bring the force, as his party will number five or six and his example is one that the rest of the press gamg should emulate. cards number two, showing that the newspaper bunch can combine the feat of “going for pleasure” and.“tak- ing one’s wife.” The exception to this rule is E. H. Denu of Bemidji ‘whose party will number one, but | who wishes a reservation for “us.” Bob Dunn regrets that “a dog fight in St.Paul will keep me away,” while Frank J. Meyst, the live ‘wire | Union,,| of the Western Newspaper writes that he will be here if possi- fble and adds:, “If I dom’t show up remember me to all the boys and girl them my heart is with If your acceptance card isn’t and tell them.” jon the road yet, dig it up today and send it in. Grand Rapids promises to pay on demand three days of out- door sport and good fellowship, It’s up to you to come and collect. —————————— If you ever come to Grand Rapids, it doesn’t matter how engrossed you are in business or how many demand there are on your time—sooner or| later the ‘‘call of the wild” will get you and you'll cut work and start out after some of the wonderful fis that ycu hear about—stories that’ mdke jou want to get out where the eco] shadows lie long across the water and the ripple of the waves croon a restful note to the tired children of the noisy city. call comes to you don’t wait for anj- thing but start for Itasca county, ‘where every lake offers sport to exceed the fondest dreams of the; most ardent fisherman who ever cast—where the golden pike, the big muscallonge and the gamey bass wl Bive you adventure worth telling about and test your strength and kill. No part of the “land of sky jblue water” offers such fishing as | the lakes of Itasca county, so when the call comes to you give business ares the slip this summer, take 4/| few days off to get away from the | beaten path and come face to face | with nature in her most alluring) garb—out here where the infinite | blue of the skies, the deep green . | vista of trees and undergrowth and the ripple of water along the side of your cance makes one dream that they are back im the days when the out here where tla sweet | woods, world was young, chest expands in the good, life-giving air from the pine gud where your food tastes like it edid in the long ago days ‘back home,” out here where the life of | the open removes the stress and _grind of the work-a-day world andj ‘washes a man’s soul free from petty scares and worries. Neale eee SS ae Friday evening a class of nineteen ‘young men and women Will finish ttheir high school work here, the “Commencement” exercises marking for many the close of their school Jife and thd beginning of their work in the world as active breadwinners. To afew it will mean that they twill go on next year to the broader opportunities that college life opens to the student, but whether the call comes to the school room proper, or to the school of life, those who finish their high echool work now hould remember the words of Dr. Most of the accaptance If the| ‘ster Tyndall. is, after all the final test. If our|Herald-Review, is reporting the bigh schcol graduates can face the | special session of the legislature ; world with the fundimentals that.will|the Duluth News-Tribune. Finch | make them efficient men and wo-|is one of the brightest writers amorg men and help them to carry well|the boys who did their “cub” work their share of the world’s burden |9m range newspapers, and the News- their education is a success. Ser-| Tribune readers will have a live re- vice to the world and the world’s | port.of the legislative session with needs is the measure of a man or|Guy on the job. i Rwoman, and the education that does : wot emphasize th’s fails in its great-| ¢ this weather keeps up, folks tak- bachnipies. ing off their winter underwear this W..Guy Finch, until recently in|Summer will meet themselves putting charge of the rerortorial end of the |it back on again in the fall. ———@2 ests W ork. «Let me but do my work from day to day, In field or forest, at the desk or loom, In roaring market place or tranquil room, Let me but find it in my. heart today, When vagrant wishes beckon me astray, ' “This is my work;.my blessing, not my doom; Of all who live I am the one by whom This work can best be done in the right way.” arto WeosSoeteeteetoetontecteesectontoatreteetontentosd afi fectesteatieteetenteatpcateet Then shall I see it not too great or small. To suit my spirit and to prove my powers ; Then shall I cheerful greet the laboring hours, And cheerful turn, when the long shadows fall At eventide, to play and love and rest Because I know for me my work is best- —Henry Van Dyke. , Mostetetetetetetecte eet tntntatintntntatntateatetetetrteteteteteteteeeceentnttntntntntetetntetetetetot | Musical Recital Friday. \gathering in the Central school The opening number of Commence- Monday evening, to observe the clos- ment week was given at the high ing of the school year. | school auditorium Friday evening,! A large number of guests were bid- | when the members of the high schoo den, and enjoyed the presentation of chorus presented a musical interprc- @ typical country school, which was | tat‘on of.“The Euilding of the Ship,” a clever feature of the program giv- | |Longfellow’s exquisite poem, which en by the class for the amusement | has been given a mpathetic musi-' of their friends. : cal setting by Henry Lahee. The program of the recital was Musical numbeys | and recitations concluded an enjoy- | able program, and the refreshments | Introduction. carried cut the country school idea | | “Build Me Straight,” Chorus. in a novel manner, a “besket lunch” | | Recit, (bass) “The Merchant’s~being served. | Word,” John Benton. | | Duet (sop. and alto) “Beautiful Shower For Miss Prescott. | The ladies of the Royal Neighbor | |lodge gave a delightful parcel showcg “Thus,” he said,”’/ at the lodge rooms Monday evening | | we will build this ship!’ Boys’ Glee for Miss Hazel Prescott who was | Club. |a@ June pride. A number of dainty Recit. and Air (tenor) “The Mas-|8ifts bore evidence to the esteem ter’s Word,” Robert Gilbert. |in which Miss Prescott is held by Recit. (alto) “Thus with the Risin | her associate members in the lodge, of the Sun,” Frances Winsor. and the evening was passed socially “Happy, Thrice Happy,” Chorus. | Concluding with a service of re- Recit. (tencr)) “Day By Day the freshments. Miss Prescott and Mr. Vessel Grew,’ Bobert Gilbert. | Robert Gift were married at Cohas- | “Build Me Stra‘ght,” Chorus. Set Tuesday, the Rev. C. E. Burges | Air (bass) “The Ocean Old,” Web-|Teading the marriage sermon. | Recit. (sop.) “On the Deck,” May |Party For Miss Lofberg. Benton’ and Chorus. Miss Ethel Lofberg was the recepi- Recit. (bar.) and chorus, “Then | @@t of a pleasant surprise last Wed- the Master.” David Rima and Chorus, 2sday evening, when a number of Air (tenor) “How Beautiful She her young friends called to spend Is,” Robert Gilbert. , the evening in honor of her binthday Trio (women’s voices) “Sail Forth #2niversary. Into the Sea of Life,” May Benton,! The evening was passed delightfu [’ Clara Wilcox and Frances Winsor. ‘®t games, a large number being pres- Chorus and solo, “Sail On, ‘Nor €@t to wish Miss Lofberg many re- Fear To Breast the Sea,” May Ben- turns of the anniversary. ton and Chorus. | 'They Were,” Mae Benton and Fran- jces Winsor. Choral Recit. | Altar Society Thursday. Honor Mrs. Romans. | The-ladies of the Altar society ot | A pleasant party of the week was ®t. Patrick’s church will be the | the surprise tendered Mrs. S. E,|Suests of Mrs. Freemont at the meet- "| or was gowned in old rose silk. The ‘| in Bemidji tenigpt and will leave ‘4 aerboctesontortetonbecgnetontoceeteneteatereccensonentoazoeeetoaecteregetentecgehoebetoasoegeteabectntoneeabonstontetertontectetoaee 7 | gentative of the Marshall-Wells com- { secured a licer of white voile trimmed with.lace.and warricd bride's roses. Miss McGreg- «ceremony was performed bereath ar arch covered with evergreen, bride’s Tosés and American Beauties. From the center of the dining room hung alarge wedding bell which supported Streamers which ran to the corners. Mr. and Mrs. Rathbun will arrive once for Dakota on a combined busi- ness ard pleasure trip following which they will go to Mille Lacs lake for a vacation. They expect to re- turn to Bemidji about the first of mext September and will make their home here. Mr. Rathpun is a repre- down this week. pany of Duluth. “Itasca.” The out of town guests were Mr. June Specials A lot of new goods have been opened this week. Alot of goods have been marked A lot of new specials that you will need and that you ought to have and that you want. Always at the and.Mrs. C. W. Taylor, of.Cass.Lake;! Wm. Shceck, of Cass Lake; Mr. and Mrs. E. 'S. Shook, of Northome; Mr. and Mrs. P. R Scribner, of North- |} @me; Mrs. J. C. Mapson, of Ten- strike; Miss Elizabeth McGregor, Be- @aji; Miss Lillian McGregor, Be ‘midji; Mrs. Bem Carter and Miss Eva Vail of Robbideau Lake; and G. A-} Tuller, of Bemidji. priced for this June in small chec! der, blue, et s, blac Flower Fund With Mrs. Dicétey. Mrs. John Dickey was the hostess ‘at a large gathering of the ladies of the Royal Ne‘ghtor Flower fund Tue day afternoon, when a social meet- 4u.g of ‘the members was enjoyed, followed by a delicious service of refreshments by the hostess. ures. ed for June selling at “Hotel Arcana” Opens Tonight. The formal opening of Coleraine’s handsome new hotel “The Arcana,” ations have been mace to make the evert ore of the finest that have taken place on the ranges, and a! New Wasn Coods— A shipment of Silk Mulls, Shan- tungs, Rajahs, etc., in plain, fancies and silk figures. Large line of new summer shades worth 35c and 50c specially eale-at yard. ..0. ......-. 29c New Zephyr Cinghams é laven- yard only..... 3 Per 25c | Printed Lawns — Light grounds with fast colored fig- A good 8c value mark- SR NEN i 65 niin s Ccitinng sot 5c Hammocks-— Get these now and enjoy them all summer. Values up from susan ay $2.00 | Underwear-— Special. La- i dies sleeveless vests finished | with thread laceand silktaped. | Oddsized vests and pants in different styles and qualities. Child’s Bloomer Dress —A great value, For girls 2 to6years of age. Made of heavy linen finished white suiting. Embroidered front panel. Full outside dress with drop seat bloomers. Regular price is $2.50. Special_ for this sale at onl OACNs 25.2 oes ewe . Hose— Assorted lot of ladies’ hose in black, tan, brown, ox- blood, white, etc. in plain and lace stripes. 25c and 1 R5c values ai.........+++ Outsizes Hose—that are large enough and wide enough and still elastic enough to fit | snug. -The ‘Iron Clad’? make || that wears. Three pairs for | $1.00. Single 35c POH oer sene oes eesend | Sweaters — Extra Special. Our buyer while in the market | got hold of a lot of sweaters with round neck, gray color will take place this evening, with an arses Haltieat 1 with green trimming. sizes 36 elaborate banquet and ball. Prepar- Sy SG Sig AE ee aa 1 2c elise for eae dagies ou || quality that we clean up_at a price so we can sell 98c | them at each only.....- number of Grand Rapids people are; planning to participate in the affair. ‘Strawberry Shortaake Seipper- The ladies of the Presbyterian Aid society will serve a strawberry shor’) cake supper in the dining hall of th church Friday evening, beginning et 5:30. THE ITASCA DRY GOODS COMPANY Successor to Itasca Mercantfie Co’s Dry Goods, Milliinery Dept’s. Shoe and MANY WEDDING) = BEGIN THE MONTH $°""""~ June, the Month of Brides, Starts | Witn Six Couples--and More To Follow. d Miss Anna Davi e to wedi last Satur- | @ay, and were married in Dulu Monday, return‘ng here Monda evening. Mr. and Mrs. Mahan w (make their home here in future, Mr. Makan keirg in the employ of the | Spang & Hoolihem mill. The wedding of.Mr. George.Becker and Miss May Hegdahl of Pokegama occured at the home of the pride Monday evening ‘before a large Cir- cle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Becker will make their hcme at the farm of the groom near Cohasset. | Other licenses issued the past week were to David Roche and Mrs. Carrie Dalzell of Taconite, Miss Ha- zel Prescott of Grand Rapids and R. L. Gift of Blackduck; Edwin J. Chapel of Moumtain Iron and Miss Georgia ‘C. Erown of Nashwauk; and Fred Treumpler amd Miss Doris M. Hegen cf Deer River. so T. C. Mahe *. % Peat Piety tartborbontosseste dondontoetests eSeater, be attributed not to % Seeteetecqroetoetes Winnibigosh. Six Work will be started at once on|¢ i. a new cercrete floor in the dam ir f here ‘ard the improvements which |} are being made will Keep a_ large | force cf men employed all summer. | S. Simrs@n has about half of his’ Stostontretestostontee Capilal $2 5,000,00 Romans last Friday evening by a{|ing,in the church parlors tomorrow number of the young people. Mrs. | 2fternoon. Next week’s meeting will | Romans will leave Grand Rapids D¢ eNtertained by Mrs. J. F. Gen-| shortly for British Columbia, where | dron. | she will make her home in future, ' jy . ! and the gathering Friday evening | emer n Hostess. | rneuitbered’ ie luarute tararenies aalse lier Mrs. George Hickerson will enter- enjoyed Mrs, Romane’ hospitality. ‘on tain at her home Tuesday, June 11, go nuikily oGcamiane ur te gaat: | for the Jadies of the Carnation cir- | Rice aninasad was alayead sat five | Cle- A welcome is extended to all. tables during the early hours of the | Wil Will Meet f evening, followed by the service of! pp ee ae refreshments. At the conclusion of | ty, . perRL me ee Poaiiah isa the supper hour Mike Nurick, in A hemes my tana iten coe eee halt of the assembled guests, Dre-|noon june 13. no euraey after: sented Mrs. Romans with a hand-|j. 01 ane 1). const tnvitation Ss o eolt cis ane Gachicins “or athe extended to visitors. — wn which she is held, @nd Rathbun-Shook. voiced the regret of those present) The Bemidji Pi jon ‘l- at her departure, together with their | lowing jones of needing caus t " best wishes for her happiness in| Rapids people: Mise Shook being one her new home. of th € popular girls here a few years During her residence here Mrs. ago, removing from here to Bemidji: | Romans has made a host of friends|- Miss Harriet Shook and poses who, while regretting her removal| Weber Rathbun were marricd at 8 from Grand Rapids, join im extend-|p. m. Jats night in the home of Mr. ing their wishes that good fortune] ang m at : rs. Charles Carter of Hines. and happiness may attend her in | (figs g | . po ana hook was attended by Miss er new home e west. Elizabeth McGregor of Bemidji and v the groom was attended by Wiliam Normal Department Entertains. '€.. Hagen. Following the ceremony, ‘Lyman, Abpott: “Education is for jife, and life is for service” How _ whe uses What advantages they have Miss Bryan, normal instructor, and & wedding supper was the members of the normal class ' guests. Seaarnecepee entertained their friends at a pretty | | qming’s logs at Three Rivers, that | egs sluiced, the present stage of evater making it one of the beast season that the loggers have known ' in some years. i The steamboat is in after Flem- President, F. P. Sheldon. Cashier, C. E. Aiken. Sete seteceetete Meteeeeeetepeneeet Copyright 1909, by C. E. Zrmmerman Co.--No. 10 MV... of the poverty and want in this world may the lack of industry, but to the putting off the time of commencing to save. Don't |delay—start your bank account today. National Bank GRAND RAPIDS. MINK. Sutplus $5,000.00 OFFICERS Vice-Pres., A. G. Wedge Jr. DIRECTORS | have been in for more than three E.R. Shelden. D. M. Gunn. Wears. About 40 A, Gn onae. W. C. Gilbert. 3 men are on the Cc. E. Aiken John Beckfeit? H. D. Powe jcb ard it is expected! to move the if e drive this week. Westocentetectreetetetecetatetes ERAN E Hie AHS THREE KILLED BY TRAIN! ee | OLEO LAW DECLARED INVALID Noninjurious Coloring Ingredients May Be Used. Great Northern Laborers Step in Front of Passenger. Three Great Northern laborers were struck by a passenger train and killed| The law passed by the last legisla- five miles west of Carlton. They ture against the coloring of oleomar- stepped out of the way to allow an garine is declared unconstitutional ere train bound north to pass and where the coloring matter is not in- stood on a parallel track on which @ juyrious to health, in an opinion of the passenger train was going to Du- gtate supreme court. luth. The train was upon them before The conviction found by the lower they realized their danger. The killed eourt against Ole Hanson of Manka- rae ae Lee, Henry Lake and N, to, on the charge of selling “oleo” ‘urphy. [colored in imitation of butter, is re- versed and a new tr Two Die in a Collision. upper court says: eee Cleveland, June 5.—Going tty | “The act is unconstitutional in so miles an hour, Alvin U. Weill, aged far as it prohibits the manufacture or twenty-three, and Alford Nickles, aged twenty, mounted on a motorcycle, col- Mded with a wagon on Pear! road, three miles south of the city. Both were Miss Shook was dressed im a gown, instantly killed. sale of oleomargarine of a shade or tint of yellow, such shade or tint be- ing produced by natural and essential ingredients which are not deleterious or injurious to health.” UNABLE TO REGAIN BOAT ‘St. Paul Young Man Drowns in Chi- a Sago Lake. fan Ahern, twenty-five year: son of John J. Ahern of St. Paul, = drowned in Chisago lake. John ‘Ahern, ae bene a hewspaper man in St. aul, narrowly ese: sea ae aped the same fate The young men intended going fish- ing so went out on the ie tae, be a nows. Mrs. Ahern, their mother, could see them scining from the shore, When they had finished one suggest- ed that they go in swim ng. Both dived from the rowboat. A stiff wind was blowing and soon the craft was fast being carried away. Both young men soon noticed this and did their utmost to overtake it. The boat drift ed faster than they could swim and Dan became exhausted and sank.