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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Letter From West Superior.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, !
March l, 1891.

EDITOR TRANSCRIPT:
have promised to write to you
something OF the prospects of this
great and growing city OF Superior.
She has within her city limits 87
square miles Of territory, most Of
which is plated into lots and blocks.
Five years ago West Superior had
not over 500 people, and one could
become the owner in fec simple Of any
lot in the city If he would erect q
building to cost not lss than 81 600
and today-behold thechange-a lot,
so feet front, on Tower avenue (the
principal business street, seven miles
long and paved nearly the entire
lengthy sold for $4,000. Inside lots
sell for $500 per front foot and they
sell, too. Just to show you, will
foot up the total real estate trans
fers for the week ending Feb. q, 1891,
in the paper before me, the Sunday
Leader" I find it to. be in round
numbers, $4,000. How is that for
high? also see by this paper that
the amount Of city improvement
already ordered by the council for
this year is 81, 800 900, and $500, 600 OF
contracts not finished last season,
making a total of $2,0OO,00O. The
water works, electric railway and
gas and electric light company, of
which your Gov. Merriam is a large
shareholder, have already let con-
tracts for 100000 OF work for this
summer. Say, talk about rents, a
house like mine In Little Falls, within
six blocks OF the post office, as I am
there, would bring $40 q month here.
I can get one just X miles from the
post Office, on the electric car line, for
$40 per month. There are Mchurches,
5 gambling houses and over 200
gambling saloons. We have seven
railroads leading into this city, be-
side a short line train. We have 4
daily and 8 weekly papers. Mr.. W..
F. Street, who used to run a paper
in Royalton, has weekly here, also
has city Observation-Disclosures
ly: city statistician, worth $500 per
year salary. Street commissioner
here gets 5000 per year, straight SAL
airy. and this being Republican city,
l may get on the inside myself and
get to be poundmaster or oyerseer OF
the garbage wagons and boats. We
have $4,000 school children enrolled
and over 0,0U0 people, and they are
coming by the hundreds daily. pay
about $3.50 per week board and
room rent. As I said in u letter to
you before, "She's a Whale
Yours,
SAM STAPLES.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
False Rumor Corrected.

The old adage that a contemplate
falsehood will run a mile before plain
truth can draw on her boots" is
well illustrated in the false rumors
attempted to be circulated that my
brother, II. T. Mooers, OF Gull River,
has for months been an incendiary
who has been the originator of all
fires which have occurred at Gull
River, Brainerd and other points
It is true my brother is addicted to
spells OF protracted intoxication and
Incorporate sprees, for which he has
been several times arrested and i'm
prisoned. 1t is a provable fact by
records and official and direct testi-
mony that when his property was
destroyed at Gull River he was and
had been in Brainerd for several
days, and was in Brainerd when the
telegram reached Brainerd a few
minutes after the fire started.
In the case OF every fire which has
destroyed property in Brainerd with
In the past four months, with two
exceptions, my brother was undergo
ing sentence OF imprisonment for
drunkenness, provable facts which I
state, humiliating as they may be, in
order to disprove and correct the de-
famatory and damaging lies and
false statements being made and
already alluded to for the purpose OF
preiudieing the public against him.
Further, state, and defy truthful
contradiction OF the fact, that at the
time every fire occurred, both in
Brainerd and at Gull River, my
brothers actual location 80 existed
that any connection in fact, what
ever, by him with the starting OF the
fires was simply a physical impossl-
bility.
1have, to my satisfaction and that
OF my friends, thoroughly investigat-
ed the circumstances upon which the
present prosecution is based and 1
have no doubt of my bronher's inno-
cence, and 1 shall, therefore, sustain
him In making defense to the charge
made, and respectfully ask, at least,
for suspension Of public Judgment
until both sides are heard before a
deliberate court.
Very respectfully,
D. s. MoOERs.
Fort Ripley, Mimi, March 6, 1891.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
BIERRE SUICIDES.
The Murderer of Child Takes
His Own Life In the
County Jail.


The case OF the State VS.. Christian
Bierre, for murder, came to a sudden
and unexpected close in the Morrison
county district court last Friday
The case was called in the afternoon
and the regular panel OF jurors was
exhausted in the afternoon in an ef-
fort to obtain proper jury to try
the case, and not one juror had been
obtained. A special venire was issued
for forty jurors late in the afternoon
and court adjourned. The prisoner
was taken to the Jail and placed in
his cell. About o'clock it was dis
covered that blanket was hung in
front Of the grating, and that he was
suspended by the neck from the
upper bunk. When an effort WAS
made to open the cell door it was
found that the bolt was fastened SO
it would not work, and it was sew
eral minutes befort the obstacles
that Bierre had placed over the bolt
could be removed and the cell en-.
tered. When the officers reached the
body life was extinct. Bierre had
tied q scarf (which he had worn
about his neck since he cut his throat,
several months ago. about his neck
and about the side Of his upper bunk,
whis was tipped up and fastened
against the ceiling. He then stuffed
bis handkerchief into his mouth to
prevent his making a noise, and
threw his weight upon the scarf. 1t
was necessary for him to draw his
feet up to prevent supporting himself
on the floor, and his knees came with
in a few inches OF the floor. He
choked to death, and by either using
his arms or legs he could have sup
ported his body if his determination
to suicide had failed him. But his
nerve remained firm, and his second
attempt to die by his own hand was
successful.
The body was taken down by the
coroner and removed to one Of the
city buildings, and the remains placed
in the Potters' field Saturday
afternoon.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Electric Light Rates.

The Electric & Water company
have about settled the question o,
change of system of supplying electric
lights and expect to have new con-
tracts ready to submit to patrons in
Il few days. 1t is hoped to be able to
make the rates as low as 70 cents per
16 candle power lamp per month for
the saloon or II O'Clock circuit, SO
cents per month for the general CON-
mercial circuit, and 80 cents per
month for residences. II the above
prices are fixed the customers will be
compelled to pay expense OF all re-
newals. The great liberality of the
company In the past in doing free
wiring will be greatly abridged, and
the almost universal policy of CON-
polling customers to pay for wiring
will probably be adopted. Expert
ence has taught that those who OBJ
tain free wiring do not appreciate it,
and many hundreds of dollars have
been worse than wasted in this way.
Parties have asked for and obtained
free wiring, when the return in in
come has been practically nothing.
Hereafter every lamp must represent
some income, or the customers must
pay the expense. 1t takes time and
experience to adjust the prices and
service in. the best way. With the
best outcome, the plant cannot for
some time moro than pay expenses,
but the best possible service will be
supplied, aa well as the lowest rea-
sonable rates given.
If the above suggested change is
adopted, customers will lie able to
obtain larger amount Of light for a
less cost than heretofore, but the in.
crease in it's use by the present Gus.
toners is expected to keep the re.
ceipts about the same, and new Gus.
fn,no,-a aro oxpoctaI
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Ills. Wills. and Pills.

An odd mixture Of words. but the sui
ierer from constipation, indigestion
impure blood, biliousness, and other
such ills, can be cured II he willis,
without taking the horid old-fashion
pills. These are surpassed in our day
by those woodworking, yet tiny
little globues, know as DR.. Pierce'e
Pleasant Pellets. No sgriping, NO
drastic purging; do not cause cost
ness afterward, as the old-style pills
do, One little Granule dose.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Business Meeting.

All members of the Ladies' club oil
the Congregational church and any
Others interested are requested ia
meet at the parsonage next Monday
afternoon. at 2:30 O'Clock to make
final arrangements for the social to
be given Thursday evening
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Il. nj. Roberts, M. ID.

Homeopathic Physician and
Surgeon. graduate of Hahnemann
Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa.
Diseases OF women a speciality. o.
fee in Rhodes Block. Residence on
Third street, three and a half blocks
north OF new conrt house.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

In another column will be found
one OF 7. "J.''s interesting letters
from California. He gives an &C,
count OF the "rainy" season there
ut Is probably his last letter, as he
states in it that he is about to go
with "Old Barber on Il hunt after a
grizzly bear. \ former letter reveal.
ed the safety with which game could
approach him, and we fear he will
never return to tell the tale
Sam Staples contributes Il letter
from West Superior this week; he is
pleased with the city
The columns OF the Transcript have
contained more mortgage fureclos;-
ure notices during the number OF is
sues up to date in 1891 than during /,
similar number of Issues in any pre-
ytous year. The money loaner evil
IDENTIFY isn't compelled to give renew
ais or extensions, and the threats OF
the state legislature are bearing fruit
very quickly. 1t is tough ON the peo-
pie who need to borrow or extend a
loan, but it is ~ picnic for publishers.
Oh, the combine" in St Paul is a
daisy, "nd the people should patient
ly wait for a Whack at it.
The Il. B. George company and the
chorus class OF this place. numbering
forty voices, will give their closing
concert at the Opera House next
Monday evening, March 16. The en-
tertainment will consist Of solos, du-
etts, quartettes and chorust%. Every
other piece on the program viii be
rendered by the full chorus; the re-
malnder by Prof. George and his as
sistants, and some Of the prominent
singers OF the city. An interesting
entertainment win certainly be pro-
vided. Prices for admission, % cents
and Is cents. Concert begins at !: Is
p. m.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Gilbert made his
annual visitation to the Church OF
Our Savior Thursday evening and
administered the right OF confirmation
to four persons. A class ofelght had
been preparing but sickness prevent
ed the Others from being present.
The following are the names Of those
confirmed: Grace Leddy. Sybil Shea
Viola Mott and Louis Joss. The
bishop preached most Interesting
sermon to large congregat ton. The
preceding evening Il class of thirteen
was confirmed at Royalton
There WAS q pleasant reception at
the rectory after the church services,
and many OF our citizens met the
bishop socially.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Lizzie Adams and husband to
Vessel Woke, part Of mex Of
sex sec l7-4O-32... ...................$250 90
Vessel Woke to Agnes Barn.
hart, part OF neA OF sex sec IT,
4O-32 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SOO
St. P & N P Railway Co to Olof
O Searle, nwA Of nwA $780,
Observation-Disclosures. 120
Caroline NJ Taylor and husband
to Henry A Baxter, lots Z &
8, blk IL, Little Falls.............. 1000
c Aultman & Co to Ignatz Ur-
banak, ~ Of sex sec 19-128-29 1000
St &NPRR Co to John No.
w"thny, rex of neA sec 19-12S-29 1e0
Julia Green and F A Green to r
Eliza Dakin, lot IL, blk 9,
Green's I'd add to Royalton... ITO
Little Falls Water Power Co to
William Sauntry, part Of lot
8, sec 17-129-29... .......... I
Little Falls Water Power Co to
William Sauntry, blks l, 2,17,
IL, 10, 20, IS, Thayer's add. I
Henning Landau and wife to
Swan F Nelson, lot 10, blk 4,
Searle's add ............. 200
James GarbalIe and wife to
Frank P Farrow, lot 8,blk So,
Thayer's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000
Helen Van Buskirk and hus-
band to Frank p Farrow, lot
4, blk IL, Morrill's add, No. l. 200
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
$500 Reward.

l viii give $500 reward to any per.
son or persons who win give or pro,
duce evidence to lead to the convic.
ton Of the person or persons who
cut the wire fence on my farm In Nor
rison county, MINI, upon the night
OF the 18th day Of May, 1855. Thu
said sum Of $500 to be paid upo1
their heing convicted Of said crime
and not before. s-:..2 81 81 4
Dated Little Falls, Sept. 10, 1890.
a. X. HALL.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

1 D0Lovers sf bottled beer will ind IN
abundance Of their hyorits beverages
the Central saloon. & s;s.s3
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

A full line Of NORTH Star and other
Blankets from one dollar per. pair up
to the finest at 80. @~-..a TANNKR's
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Republican Climb.

The Little Falls Republican club
was re-organized on Tuesday evening,
a number of members of the party
Meeting at G. A. Lindbergh's officefor
that purpose, and to elect delegates
to the state Republican club conven.
ton to be held at Minneapolis yester-
day The following officers and del
egates We're elected;
President-N. Richardson.
Vice Presidential. B. Tuttle.
Secretary-A. P. Blanchard.
Treasurer-C. A. Lindbergh.
Executive Committees. E. Rich.
ard, E. z. Adams, James Stuart, J. 6.
BO,lrasso, p. H. Newman, V. Lorbes-
XII, and S. Trebby.
Delegates-A. &. Morrill,, NJ. NJ.
Williams. c. A. Lindbergh, j. C. Flynn
and N. Richardson.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Brainerd Dispatch VIM. Sloan, OF
this county, was sentenced last Fri
day in st. Paul by Judge Nelson, to
ninety days in the Crow Wing
county Jail and $40 fine, for selling
whiskey to Indians. He arrived on
Saturday and is boarding with Sher-
if Spaltling.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Royden l.. Sheets, son OF Editor
Sheets. OF Long Prairie, stopped at
the Antlers Monday night, on his
way home from St. Paul, where he
has been having his eyes treated.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Miss Nav Brown pass,

Miss May Brown passed through
the city on Monday, en- route to Chi.
cago, where she Will spend several
weeks in one Of the leading millinery
establishments Of that city, studying
the spring and summer styles. She
will then return to Duluth, where she
will resume her position with lead.
Ing milliner Of that city.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

In Groceries and Provisions, my
stock is fresh, full and complete and
will be sold at the lowest living
prices. No matter. what prices you
have quoted you, come and see me,
we win make you, better prices, we
will not be :undersold by any one in
this part Of the state. f.. rs, -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

The st. Paul Globe does not exag-
gernte the Importance OF the coming
OF the syndicate to this city, and
doesn't even concede the extent Of
work already assured.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
FOR SALE.

Good Residence Property, good
location, lot 4oxl50, good well. good
out buildings, etc. Terms reason
able; for particulars enquire Of r.
:. 49,, - S'z F. F. TURNER,
1c q tAt r iftlo Erolla Rr,11o,. Mile
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Where the gigantic business trans
actions OF theWeyerhauser syndicate
are better known there is taken the
livelicst interest in the future OF Lit
tic Falls. There it is accepted with,
out question that this city will be
the leading lumber manufacturing
point on the Mississippi.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves to
be In debt to me for rent will please
settle up before April LIST, and save
costs.
Nina n
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Wanted.

A situation an clerk, or sewing by
the day. Address. E. X.
p. o. Box 50.
Little Falls, MINI.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
FRIDAY. MARCH 13, 1891,

WHEAT--No. l hard, - cts; No.
Northern, So cts; No. 2 Northern.
cts.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Mrs. J. D. LACHANCE.
Oh 1Oc a Gallon at Tanners

Why Will You cough when shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief. Price
10 cts., 80 cts.. and 81. J. WHrzEL.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

In Yarns you will, 6nd Germantown,
German knitting, Spanish, saxonies and
all grades ofcommon yarns in all shades
NJ ! ...@-g5s TANNERS.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Smith & Foster, the court house
contractors, were in the city Thurs
day.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

The st. Cloud Times, boasts OF that
city's having pair of twin sisters,
So years of age.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Service in the Church of Our
Savior.
Morning service, 1O:45; evening
service, 1880; Sunday School, Jpn.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Notice..

All persons knowing themselves to
be in debt to me for rent will please
settle up before April 1st, and save
costs.
No., n
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Ia Cuba, Old Well Club, Rare Treat
OurKev West and other standard brands
Of ton cent cigars, also the best Ave cent
cigars In town ct. III ii A. I I'll,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Do 70 want q fine plush cap?t A
good assortment and the lowest
prices at - 49,. TANNERS. !,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Our readers will be pleased to learn
that Miss Eddy Donavan's health has
improved very much lately. Her
physician hopes that with the return
OF settled weather she can come
home
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

%GREAT REDUCTION l have
Just received lot of stoves which l will
sell very cheap. J. w. BERG.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

The Long Prairie Leader hats been
reduced In size to an eight-column
folio; it is still patent inside publ.
cation
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

The ladies' Of the Congregational
church will give u social at the resi-
dence of Mrs. T. A. Townley on next
Thnrsday evening, March 10. A cor
dial invita- ton is extended to ELL.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
NOTICE
TO
BANKS and BANKERS

PROPOSALS. FOR DEPOSIT
ING THE PUBLIC FUNDS
OF THE COUNTY OF NOR
RIsON IN THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA.
Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived from National, State or
private banks, up to the I'd day
of March, A. ID. 1891, for depos-
iting the public funds of said
county. The depositing OF said
public funds will commence on
the 18th day of March, A. d.
1891, unless changed by the
Board of Auditors of said county.
Said proposals shall state what
security will be given, and what
interest is t. be paid on monthly
balances Of tho amount deposit-
ed, on condition that said funds,
with accrued interest, shall be
held subject to draft and pay
ment 1T all times on demand, and
shall I'm all respects conform to
the provisions of Chapter B24 Of
the General Laws Of 1884 ~
amended by Section 1, Chapter
81, General Laws of 1853; said
proposals to be securely sealed
and addressed to Frank Ellen
becker, County Auditor Of Merri-
son County, MINI.
Dated January ~, 1901.
FRANK ELLENBECKER,
z. County Auditor.
[ JOHN sTUMPF.
Chairman Board Co. CONS.
i. r. STAPLES,
/ Clerk Of District Court.
/ You will find = full line Of Ladies'
Misses and Childrens' Shoes, and the
cheapest In the city At TAxs1b.
You Can't Have the Earth,
t But you can buy . part Of II By
applying to Will II. workman OF
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Boots and Shoes

Just received large stock of elegant
Boots. Shoes and Slippers at
HERON Bros.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

~Farmers, highest cash price
paid for hides and furs, at Barney
Burton's, the square dealer. Oak
street. r.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

E Any one purchasing one pound Of
baking powder win receive q One
Gallon Kerosene Can FREE at
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Send your orders for job work
to the Transcript Office. t &. !
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

The Morrison County Agricultural
Society YIN nays4 no Tor the arrest
ard conviction d any person found
stealing lumber Or destroying prop.
srty on tleir grounds.
BY order q Board at Directors,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

The Guild OF the Church Of Our
Saviour will meet with Mrs. Bus
kirk on next Thursday at 2 .. IN,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
Oh 1Oc a Gallon at Tanners

sCloaks at greatly reduced prices
the balance OF the season, as they
must be closed ont. Price no object
and the best line in town to select
from at TANNER's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

~At the Central saloon will Be
found excellent beer manufactured ct
Orth's brewery in Minneapolis. ~ . !. + +
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

Attend the Congregational social
at Mrs. Townley's next Thursday
evening,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

In Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, lean
do you good. My stock Is full and
prices always low. Come and be
convinced. A. TANNER.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13

200 dozen handkerchief and muff1ers
for Christmas presents. A fine
aseOrtment at TANNERS
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-03-13
MINNEAPOLIS Lumberman: 1t

Minneapolis Lumberman: It. lis
announced that thas been definitely
decided by the Weyerhauser Svndi-
cate to build two mills this year at
Little Falls, Mimi. The Northern
Pacific is the only railroad outlet at
that point but the Great Northern
is within twenty miles and presume
bly, one OF the Inducements to locate
ut Little Falls was the probability
OF getting an outlet to thesuuthw est
via the Great Northern lines.
Sleepless Nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is
the Remedy for yon. J. WkrZE,.