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Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20
a CORRECTION.
A "Lower Town" Resident OF
Pierz Finds a Correction
e.. Necessary. HIS

The following is handed us fn
publication. intending to cOrrec
some statements Of the Herald ~
garding the matter Of the location
OF the Pierx postOffice. u Just wha
good will be accomplished by par
ticular publicity of Mr.. Lowe
Tow ne views we do not know. Blu
we trust he aud the Herald will come
to some eatisfac' ory agreement
The letter ia as follows: ~,
Pierz Minn., Aug. 18th, 1897
EDITOR TRANSCRIPT. u,., -..;y ~.,. "a,
In the Little Falls Herald, dated Fri
day, August 1s, we find an article head
ed, "A Postoffice Fuss and Difficulty In
Pierz Over Location of Postoflice." 70
The editor of the Herald should get
better information before writing as he
did. True is it, that there has been
some trouble about the location of the
postofice, also that the same is located
in Neisius Bros store. in lower town,
and was to be moved to P. A. Hart
mans store in upper town by Mr.. Nick
Hennen, the new postmaster, who Is
+. A. HartmaD's father-in.law.
The article claims that J. Neisius
petitioned against removal; this Is
utterly false and the Herald editor was
misinform ed; the business men of low
er town petitioned, and Mr.. Neisius
had no more to do with it than any of
the others. BY reading the Herald
article, one would come to the conclu-
sion that Neisius wanted the appoint.
ment. If so. this is also a false state
ment. Every petition made here stated
plainly that the signers had no object
ion to Mr.. Hennen's appointment, and
that he should have the right to locate
The office where he pleased as long as
the same stay in lower town.
The remark. that personal feeling
existed between Hartman and Neisius
was improper and uncalled for and has
nothing to do with the location Of the
postoffice. About one year ago they
dissolved partnership, as thousands
have done before and will do hereafter.
To conclude with we will say, that If
the editor of the Herald had seen the
first petition, which was ten feet long.
he might change his mind regarding
the last statement, that outside Of q
few in the village, the people of Pierz
care very little where the postoffice is
located.
LOWER Town.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20
LOOKING AFTER THE DAMS
Senator Nelson Will Put in a
Busy SummerLooking After
Government Dams.

f. Senator knute Nelson lett the
Merchants Tuesday afternoon, to
return to his home in Alexandria,.
In an interview with st. Paul
Globe reporter, the senator said that
he had just been appointe ted chairman
of the senate subcommittee to look
after the government dams and res
ervoirs Of the Mississippi, and report
to the next session. Senator Vest
had been appointed chairman, but
could not serve, hen:e this change.
The committee will meet in st. Paul
September Is, and will make tour
of the upper Mississippi, making Il
careful examinat ton of the dams. es-
pecial!y as to their f1owage and
capacity. and will be away on the
trip several weeks. This IL copsid-
cred to be. preliminary to the ex-
penditure of g goodly sum in the
near future for the improvement Of
the Father Of Waters.
"What about the distribution of
federal patronage, and show big u
slice of it will Minnesota get?" ques-
toned the reporter.
'That's something l cannot talk
about just nOw," was the answer.
II believe, though that we will get
our full share, and that the appoint
ments will give general satisfaction;
beyond that cannot say"
st. Cloud Journal Press: Father
Raster and Donat Trettel, of Little
Falls, were in the city yesterday
afternoon. The father is the NOV
ing spirit in the state convention OF
German Catholic societies to be held
in that city this autumn. The dates
of the convention are Oct. 4, 5, 6 and
z and great preparations will be
made to give the visitors royal
good time. Speaking of the matter
yesterday to Journal-Press report
er, Father Raster said that his town
hoped to equa! the record of enter
tainment provided the societies
by st. Cloud last fall. Everything
will be done to make the gathering
a large and successful one, and 1.-The
work of advertising the convention
Will be commenced at once.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20

Peter Lafond and Otto Warner re-
turned today from an extended trip
through North Dakota in search Ofa
suitable place to open restaurant.
They found all towns filled up and
could not secure Il suitable building
in any of the goodl towns. Mr.. La.
fond states thet in the localities Wis.,
tied by him it Vas estimated that
the wheat yield would average about
twenty bushels to the acre. Harvest
ing ia about half done. There
are many men there out OF work.
Wages are only 81 % and $l.5O per
day. This morning he met Little
Falls boy on his way home from
Grand Forks, and he said there was
Il large number who left this locality
and b:ing unsuccessful in getting
work are returning home.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20
A Handsome Badge.

Chief Laf0nd has received from as.
socia tes In the state fire department
a handsome gold badge. The gtvers
are Chief John jackson. Of the st.
Paul department.: Treasurer Frank
JOY, Of Saltwater. OF the state aaso-
ciation; Chief Dan F. Mcintosh, OF
Brainerd, and Secretary K. 0.
Strong, OF st. Paul. of the state as.
ISOLATION. The badge IL in the
shape of a maltese cross, and upon
the top rests an eagle, with extended
wings. In the center of the cross are
firemen's emblems, such as ladders.
helmet. nozzle, hook, etc. On the
top portion of the cross appear the
words &C. N. :LaFond. President" i"
and on a circle surrounding the en-
blems, are the words. minnesota
State Firemen's Association" The
date of 1897, and the name Of Little
Falls, are also ON the badge.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20
LOYAL /. 70 THE N. p.
President Winter and Party
Return Froma a Trip to the
.$l~ Pacific Coast.

There will he no captious Oppt
sition to the incoming head of tn
Northern Pacific" said President E
w. Winter to a st. Paul Dispatch re
porter Tuesday. - -
'.On the other hand am fully con
vinced that every official and EN-
ploye of the road will unite In heart.
support to their new executive.
/ have found a wonderful sentimen
OF loyalty to the Northern Pacific
and it's interests since I have beer
connected with the road, and I car
bespeak for my successor that same
hearty support"
"Then you do not look for any
changes in the staff or officials al
the result OF Mr.. Mellen's election
was asked Mr.. Winter.
II cannot speak for MIR. Melleh.
There ia no reason to suppose he will
make any changes
Mr.. Winter. who with Genera
tt affic Manager Hannaiord, re-
turned from an extended tour of the
West yesterday aftern DON. says the
whole Northwest is feeling q
reju venated financial pulse. The
new activity on the coast is, being
felt INF all lines Of business. Presi-
dent Winter declared that the ex-
ports Of flour to Asia were constant
~ increasing. Thelumber trade was
also much improved. !!
As to the management OF the rail-
road, present I or future, Mr.. Winter
had nothing t.. say for puDlica tion.
He said on his retirement, Sept. l.
he would take the first vacation he
had for twenty years.
Mr.. Hannaford smiled as report
or entered his Office.
understand that since l have
been gone the papers have fired me.
me in rank, appointed my
successor, gotten me out OF the rail-
road business. sent me to the Erie,
and had lots OF fun with me gener-
ally. Yet am at the old stand.
The newspapers make too many
appointments" said the genial traf-
ic manager. "As for news, I have
none OF it. The West is picking up
verv fast, though, II that is news..'
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20

The following from the St. Cloud
Journal. Press would indicate that
that city is doing large base ball
business: T Manager Freeman, of the
ball team has written to the Wadena
team tor two games in st. Cloud
Wednesday,. Milaca, wants a. game
next Sunday, and Perham has been
asked to come here for games next
Saturday and Sunday Foley also
wants -argame with the home team.
The project Of an excursion to New
Paynesville one week from Sunday,
when Willmar and st. Cloud would
play, is also being agitated. Staples
has been asked to play here the 25th
and 26th. ,y Some rattling good
games should be the esesult ifany Of
the arrangements become effective
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.

The week was cool, and dry till
the 18th. when rain began, and con.
tinued over most of the state for
about two days. The rain was gen.
orally not more than sufficient to de-
F, lay harvest, stacking and .threshing,
but In small areas It was heavy, and
with accompanying wind. caused
some uncut grain to lodge. Wheat
harvest was in full blast in portions
Of the northern half of the state he.
fore the rain, while in Others 1t will
: not he general till the present week.
In the southern half, the cutting of
wheat. oats and barley is practical
~ finished, except some fields thar
are unusually late, and a great deal
OF wheat and barley is to stack,
with a little threshing done from the
shock; both these operations will he
pushed when the weather is dry
enough. Threehing will be general
by the 2Oth or 25th.' Where, water
stood on the wheat land the crop Is
poor. and in many places worthless,
while reports in general as toqnality
and yield Of wheat are not any
more encouraging than lasta week.
Barley is about ready t. cutsin the
Red river valley, and much has beent9
cut, while oats are ripening rapidly.
The hay crop is practically saved.
The nights have been lather cool for
corn, but it is growing rapidly and
II frost keeps off till September Is a
fair crop will b. gathered. The
yield and quality of potatoes seem
to vary according to local conditions
Of soil. i
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20

The Twin City Rapid Transit
company proposes to- run fast cleo
:tric trains between st.. Paul and
Minneapolis, II the councils will let
them charge Is cents g trip: The
time promised is 80 minutes.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Resolutions Vacating Alleys
Passed-Some Bills
MI Allowed.

The city council met in adjourned
session Monday evening. There
were present Aldermen Moeglein,
Carlson. Mathiesun. Martin, Mecusk-
er and Lane; absent, Alderman
Stewart.
The resolution vacating oil alleys
In blocks Ga, II. 76 and 81. in Thayer's
addition. upon the petition oi A.
Tanner. M. Nj. Williams. 7. c. Cor
don and others, was read by the
clerk, and upon the roll icall for aye
and nay vote, was adopted unani-
mously.
y The folio wing bills were allowed:
j. E. Robinson, sidewalk lum-
Der.......... .................""."...% '4o ~
&. B. Buck man, 15O loads OF
earth for street....... .......... ID AZ
Pine Tree Lumber company,
sidewalk lumber..........."... III M
st. Gabriel's hospital service
and medicine to Proper"". 20 30
The bill of Simonet Bros. for burial
expenses OF John Henry Berg in the
sum Of $3.50 was rejected by the
council. all members being Ut the
opinion that the city ofLittle Falls
was in no way responsible for said
expense.
On motion, duly seconded and car.
ried. the council ordered 25 cords OF
wood from A. Tanner at $l.5O per
cord. the same to be delivered at
the city hall.
Council adjourned.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20
Todd County Jail Leaks.

Two prisoners, Charles Zendon
and Till Culp, escaped from the Todd
county jail at Long Prairie Monday
night. One was waiting for the
grand jury to pass upon him for
horse stealing and the othe r was
charged with grand ilarceny. All
prisoners there are given the use OF
the corridor during the day and
Gagged in steel cells at night. Back Of
the cages is blind square. They had
learned OF this, and climbed over the
cages during the absence of the
jailOr and cut through the corridor
floor, and after getting under the
jail proper cut through a. three-fOOt
stone wall and were free. They had
probably been cutting away at the
wall for several days. ;s.>4
After meals you should have SIM
ply a feeling of comfort and Suits
faction. You should not feel any
special indications that digestion is
going on. II you do, you have indi-
gestion, which means nOt-digestiOn.
This may be the beginning Of SO
many dangerous diseases. that it is
best 70 take it in hand at once and
treat 1t with Shak ke4Digestive Cordial.
For you know that indigestion
makes poison, which causes pain
and sickness. And that Shaker d.
gestive Cordial helps digestion and
cures Indigestion. Shaker Digestive
Cordial does this by providing the
digestive material in which the sick
stomach is wanting. 1t also tones
up and strengthens the digestive
organs and makes them perfectly
healthy This is the rationall of IT'S
method ofcure, as the doctors would
say. Sold by druggists, price 10
cents to $lper bottle.
Fergus Falls Journal: A very large
proportion of the wheat in Otter
Tail county will be stacked this fall
as there seems to be no rush on the
part OF the farmers tosell. Stacking
will be pretty we'll done by Septem-
Der l. and there will be u lot Of time
for fall plOwing.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20

Rochester, Mimi, can make an
artificial lake for $50, ono, and a pub
lie meeting will be held to discuss
the plan.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-08-20
SALE LUMBER TRACTS
Under the Present Policy of
/ the State Department.

A number OF the timber cruisers will
be sent out from the state auditors
office ON Monday to look up timber
lands suitable for tsale this fall,
saws the st. Paul Dispatch.
Many applicants are coming in
from lumbermcn who desire to pur-
chase tracts in all parts Oi the tim
Der belt, and In many cases they say
the timber should be sold and cut ut
once, II the state is tn get the most
out of it. All these will he inspected.
and such as are found to have been
burned or in danger OF destruction
from fire or other causes, will be
sold during the fall.
! The rule OF the tate now is not to
sell standing pine unless it lie neces-
sary to prevent loss in one way or
another. 80 the sales Of state pine
lands will not be ae heavy In any
one year as they were in good old
days when ever. thing went to the
highest bidder, but there will be
more or less timber sold every year
until all of the tracts not absolutely
out of danger are disposed Of.
The Benton county officials must
accept back taxes on real estate and
give receipts in full, and no interest
or penalty need be paid. That is
what Judge Searle decides on case
brought by the Kipps against the
county officers. The law passed
last winter (No. 29O) provided that
in any county where the delinquent
taxes equalled 80 mills ON the dollar,
and the county board passed reso-
luton before Aug. l, 1897, declaring
that fact. the taxes could he paid
with no interest or penalty. 1t was
a st. Louis county measure, where
the delinquent taxes created a short
age in nearly oil funds, and where
values had fallen greatly. But Ben
ton county was able to come under
it's provisions, and the county board
apparently thought it wise to do 80.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10
A Change In Condition.

Tuesday, negro dressed in a nice suit of light gray clothes arrived in Pine Bluff and established himself as fortune teller, and be- gan to tell the fortunes of members of his race, at so much per fortune. On yesterday he was seen on the streets riding a bicycle and holding an umbrella over his head to pre- vent the heat from effec ting him.
 During the day he called at the clothing establishment of Isaac Dreyfus and gave an order for a handsome suit of clothes and from there he repaired to the book store of MT. $. A. Rosenberg, where he began negotiations for $700 piano. Later in the day the police learned that he had not taken out a license for fortune telling, ard placed him under arrest. He was fined $20. Today he is wearing a ball and chain attached to one of his legs and is working on the streets to pay his fine. He gives his name as "Dr. A J. Brown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10

One night this week married man of this city who is q popular county official was initiated into the mysteries of the rank of Esquire in Pythianism. When he got home. after the session of the lodge, his wife noticed that he walked a little lame and that several bruised spots were on various portions of his anatomy. The gentleman said he got the bruises while being initiated and now his wife Is inquiring of her lady friends whose husbands belong to the order, if their husbands were served in the same way when they were initiated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10
Sleeping Car Service to Nashville

On May l6 through sleeping car service will be inauguarated bel ween Fort Worth and Nashville, Tenn
 Trian No. 1 leaving Fort Worth 9:45 a. m, arriving Pine Bluff 1:37 IL m. ar. at Nashville 5:30 D. m. Cores pending service on train No. 3 leav- ing Nashville 9.40 a. m.. ar. Pine Bluff 2:20 a. m., ar. Fort Worth - Also on June 1, i'll addition to the above. through sleeping car service will be inaugurated between Waco and Nashville via Cotton Belt Route and M. C. X St. l.. Rvs. train No. leaving Waco at 6:30 D. m. ar at Pine Bluff 1920 D. m. ar Nashville 6:3O a. m; corresponding service on traip No. l leaving Nashville D. m., ar. Pine 2:50 ?. m ar. Waco S:25 D. m. ]. w. FARLEY, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10

Mr. Isaac Horner. proprietor of the Burton House, Burton, w. Va, and one of the most widely know men in the State was cured of rheumatism after three years of suffering. He says: "I have not sufficient com mand of language to convey any idea of what I suffered; my physic ians told me that nothing could be done for me and my friends were fully convinced that nothing but death would relieve me of my suffer ing. Tn June, 1894, Mir. Evans, then salesman for the Wheeling ierug Co.,, recommended Chamberlain Pain Balm. At this time my foot and. limb were swollen to more than double their normal size and it seemed to me my leg would burst. but soon after I began using the Pain Balm the swelling began to decrease, the pain to leave, and now l consider that am entirely cured. Sold by, W. L. Dewoody x Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10
Pine Bluff at tho Centennial.

Mr. R. A. Edwards, representing the Southern Emmigration Compa- ny, of Memphis, Tennessee, is n Pine Bluff visitor today. This com pany publishes the Southern Emmi- grant and Tine Homeseeker, journals devoted to the interest of the South and West.
 The company represented by MT. Edwards is engaged in getting up a special edition of The Homeseeker for the Cotton Belt railroad, to ad- vertise the different towns along the route of that road at the Nashville Centennial In addition to the regu- lar circulation of 12.000 which The Homeseeker has. 10000 numbers ot the journal will be printed and sent to the Cotton Belt headquarters at the Centennial for free distribution.
 Pine Bluff shOuld have write up in this number of The Homeseeker. and Mr. Edwards is here for that purpose. He should he given every encouragement by our business men, on whom he will call tomorro He has visited the towns north of here and has met with great success. Here is a chance to advertise our town in an advantageous manner, and that, too, at a nominal cost. Let our peo- pie take advantage of it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10

For three years we have never been without Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house," says 4. II. Patter, with E. c. Atkins X Co. Indianapolis. Ind. "and my wife would as soon think of being without four as Il bottle oi this Remedy in the summer season. We have used it with all three of our children and it has never failed to cure-not simply stop pain, but cure absolutely. It is all right. and any one who tries it, will find if SO. :" For sale by w. l.. Dewoody x Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10
Special Assessment.

The tax book for the collection of the special assessment upon the real property District No. 3. for the purpose of paving has been placed iii my hands. All owners of real property lying in the district are re- qured te pay their assessments to me within thirty days from date. If such payment is not made, action viii it, eonllnenced sli the end of that time for thf collection of said
 Given under my hand this sth day of June, 1897. Il. F. F.VESTBROOK
 65 div Collector
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10

Ii asked the question Have you got stomach? it would be safe on general principles, to answer Yes, ," but if you are sure of it. that is, if you ever feel any distress after eat- ing or any pains of whatever tlescrip- tion in the region of the stomach. you have got some thing more than an ordinary stomach k a powerful muscle, and the proper remedy for q tired muscle is rest. Try tke Shaker Digestive Cordial. for this product not only contains digested food. which will nourish the system with out any work on the part of the. diseased organs, but it aids the digestion of other foods as well. You can test it's value in your case for the tritling sum of l0e. Sample bot tie at this price are carried by all druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10

Owing to the fact that there will be no delinquent tax sale this year, County Clerk Flanders has made up the school apportionments q month earlier, and Sheriff Triplett will turn over the school funds to the Treas urer earlier. This will enable teach CTS to get their salaries without dis counting their school warrants. The eonsiderate action of these officers is commendable, and the teac hers, doubtless, will be grateful.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10

The annual meeting Of tEe A. I. U. will be held next week. Gov. Jones is president ex-officio of the board, and the following is list of the members: ! E. MeDonough, Fort Smith; (. c. Hamby. Prescott; ". H. Iangford, Pine Bluff; W. N. Yates, Fayetteville; T. 4. Futrall. Marianna; V Y. Cook, Elmo. $. F. Marrs, Fayetteville, Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10
ood's Restore full, regular action wMRA x m
 of the bowels, do not rri- Hx xrM E # @ tate or intiame, but leave #E # ga all the delicate digestive or @ gansm in perfect condition. Try them. 25 cents. Prepared only by C. I. Hood < Co.,, Lowell, Mass
Epworth League Meeting.

Tomorrow evening at S:30 o'clock the Epwerth League of the First Methodist church will hold busi- ness meeting, which will be followed by a musical and literary program. The public is cordially invited to be present, aad pleasant evening is assured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10

Mr chas. Howson, wife and child ren, and Mrs. NJ. B. Bryant are at McDonald's Lake, on fishing expe- dition.
 For the fifteenth annual eneamp- ment Arkansas G. A. R., Springdale, Ark, June 9, 1897. For this occasion the St. L. I. Nj. & s. Ky. will sell tickets at rate of one and one-third fare Pine Bluff to Van Ruren and return, on certificate plan, final limit of certificate June 12th.
 H. B. Mizell, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10
To Persons Desiring to Visit
 Armstrong Springs.

The Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets Pine Bluff to Searcy and return at $3.25. Tickets )n sale May to October l. 1897. ,iood for retaununtiI October 3l, 1897 Stages will meet all trains 1t Searcy and take passenger tn Armstrong Springs for 90 cents or $l for round trip.
 l. ". FARLEY, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10
MARRIED

GHEsTNET-H HowE-In Pine Bluff June 9.1s97, Mir. !. C. Chestnut and Mrs. Sadies Howe, Rev. A. O. Evans officiating. The ceremony was per at the Methodist parsonage on Main street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10
5G Warren St, N. Y. Ci's

Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm te me. can emphasize his statement. "It is t positive cure for catarrh if used as directed. "- Rev. Francis ". Poole, Pastor Gen. tral Pres. Church, Helena, Mont.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10

Arkansas State Teachers Associa- tion, at Little Rock, Ark. June 2S to 30. 1897. For this occasion the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railway will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip on the certificate plan. Limit of certificates, July Sd.
 H. E. MIzELL Agt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-06-10

The horse hitched to Stroble's butcher cart ran away on Barraque street this morning and knocked down several awning posts in front of D. l. Mills drug store.