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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
,ited States Land Odce-Duluth. Mimi, Oct.

IL, IS99.
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in
this office by W. H: McManus, contestant against
Homestead entry No. SSH made Dec. 2, 1893 for
the 81 of the nwh and the VIZ of the swI. Sec.
Towns. 81, Range 8 west, by Ole John shelin,
contestee. in which it is alleged that Ole John
She,in has never resided upon. improved or
cultivated said tract Of land at any time, and
that the same is in its natural, wild and IN
cultivated states nor was anything ever done on
the same except the erection Of a body of a log
ca6ln. which was never completed nor habitable,
and the said tract of land has been wholly aban-
d9ned for the five years, last past, and that said
service, in the army or navy Of the United
States of America. -
Said parties are hereby notified to appear.
respond and offer evidence touching said allie.
gatlon at 10 O'clock a. M on December y, 1899,
States Land Office in Duluth, Minnesota.
The said contestant wing. in proper affidavit.
filed, set forth facts, which show that after sdue
diligence, personal service of this notice can not
pc made it is hereby ordered that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
WIN. E, CULKIN. Register
John Maginnis, Atty. 1875
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
The HDewey Bible >,

The Boston Pilot tells of an exhorter
who was holding forth on the common
and solemnly presented to his hearers
the alternative Of salvation or damna-
tion-the King James Bible or the
Douay Bible" Among the audience
was a citizen who had been imbibing
somewhat freely. This gentleman ap-
parently misunderstood the preacher,
for he yelled: "Hooray for the Dewey
Bible!" The crowd took up the cry
and the exhorter was Compelled to sus-
pend further effort. Il <~e. ~ ~
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
lsEAL

STATE OF MINNESOTA, 90
COUNTY OF Cook, DO
INPROBATE COURT
SPECIAL TERM. 9Th Deer, 1890.
In the matter OF the guardianship
|: OF James w. Belts John J. Belts,
Nicholas Belts George Belts, Arje
Belts. Louis Belts and Bartholem "a.
Belts; Minors.
On reading and filing the Petition of Thomas
j. McKeon, Guardian of said Minors, represent
ing, among other things. that they, the said
Wards, are seized of certain real estate in Cook
County, Minnesota, described in said petition,
and that for, the benefit of said Wards the same
should te sold, and praying for license to sell
the same; and it appearing to the satisfaction of
the Court, from said Petition, that for the benefit
Of said Wards said real estate should be sold;
IT IS ORDERED, That all persons interested
in said estate. appear before this Court on Sat-
urday the 3Oth day of December, A. D. 1899, at
ten O'Clock A. M, at the Court House in Grand
Marais in said County, thea and there to show
cause, Cf any there be,) why license should rot
be granted for the sale of said real estate &C.
cording to the prayer of said Petition. .
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED, That this
Order shall be published once in each week for
three successive weeks prior to said day of hear
ing. in the Cook County Herald, weekly news
paper printed and published at Grand Marais
in said County. -: s55E r. az ~
Dated 1t Grand Marais the 9Th day Of December
A. d. 1899. II J. f., ~ -
By the Court, III s:g. i.
@Esss - PETER RINDEL, 5@ AZ
/ lsEAL] 1919 Judge of Probate.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COUNTY OF COOK b.
IN PROBATE COURT.
SPECIAL TERM 9Th DEcEMRER 1900


SPECIAL TERM, 9TH DECEMBER, 1899
In the matter of the estate of John E. Gustafson
deceased:
On receiving and fling the petition Of Theo-
dor Anderson of the County of St. Louis rerre.
senting, among other things, that John E. Gust
afson late of the County of Cook in the State of
Minnesota on the goth day of Octob A D. 1899,
at the County Of St Louis died intesta,e, and
of his death, leaving goods chatte1s. and estate
within this County; and that the said petitioner
administration of said estate be to Theodor
Anderson granted;
before said Court On Saturday the goth day Of
the Probate office at the Court House in the
Village Of Grand Marais, in said County.
ORDERED FURTHER, That notice thereof
be given to to the heirs Of said deceased aud to
once in each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing. in the Cook County
Herald a weekly newspaper printed and pub
lished st Grand Msrais in said county. -,
day of December. A. D. 1899.
By the Court,
PETER R1NDEL,
LsEAL] 1919 Judge of Probate.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
Notice for Publication

Department of the Int rior-Land Office at Du.
luth, Mimi, Dec. O. 1899.
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his CLAIM, and
that asid proof will be made before the Judge oil
Probate Court of Cook County, Mimi at Grand
Andrew Iverson who made homestead entry
No 61y1 for the swx Of section 81. in township
62 Dorth of range east of 4th P. M
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. viz:
Andrew Hedstrom. Andrew Swenson. Elline
olson and Ole Berglund all OF Grand Mara1s
Mimi.
1928 WIN. E CULKIN, Register
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
Arctic Explorer q Boniface.

DR.. hansen has settled down as a
Norwegian squire and sportsman, and
is now member of the great land
owning class. His possessions, which
cost a considerable sum, lie on the bor-
ders of Telemarken, to the south of
Lynkopf, one of the highest SUBMITS
of that district. He has become owner
of large hotel which was built some
years ago for summer tourists, but will
now serve as his private residence. He
has also acquired a number of sur
rounding farms and fields.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Duluth, Mimi, Nov. 10, 1899
Notice is hereby, given that the following
make final proof in support Of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Register
and Receiver of u. s. Land Office at Duluth,
Mimi, on January 9Th, 1900, viz:
=. Seymour Barker who made homestead entry
No. 9605 for the lot 1wH of neA and seA of nwM
section 70, township g. north, of range west
He names the following witnesses to prove his
said land viz:
Charles Hunt. Henry R. Zebott. William Foster
and Sam Guthrie Of Grand Marais, Mimi, and
Fred A. Gross of Duluth, MINI.
WIN. E. CULKIN, Register.
B. N. Johnson. Atty. 11-25
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

Timber Land, Act June 3, 1s7s.-Notice for Pub.
ication.-U: s: Land Office. Duluth. Mimi
October 14th, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 8
1875 entitled IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the states Of California. Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
public land states by act Of August 4. 1892
Louis state of Minnesota, has this day filed in
this office his sworn atal ement No. 4472, for the
purchase of the swA of swl4 section 2 and 81 OF
seA, sen of wA section in township 60 north
range west. and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes and to
establish his claim to said land Eefore the Regis
ter and Receiver of this oft'e at Duluth. Mimi,
on Monday, the 9Th day of January. 1900.
He names as witnesses:
James G.. Campbell, Nels Person John Vest
and Chas johnson all of Duluth, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 9Th day OF
January, 1900
1921 VIM Culkin. Register
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior-Lan Once at
luluth. MIMI. 9Th Noven Der, 1899.
Notice is her eby given that the following
named settler h as filed notice of his intention to
make final proof III support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Judge Of
Probate Court of Cook ounty, MINI, at Grand
Marais, Mimi, ON 10th December, 1900: viz: :.
Entry No. 9552 for thee of sell Of section "a,
neA Of neA of section Is township 63 north,
range cast 4th P. NJ. ar d lot OF section 30 in
township 63 north. of range east 4th PM.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
Ole Rrunes. Fred Jackson, Andrew Christian
Sen, Adolph s Carlson and Bernt jacobson all
of Rowland MINI.
Ills VIM E. CULKIN Register
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

More Women Commercial Travellers.
Women commercial travellers are con-
siderably on the increase. Their tact
and responsiveness render them sue
cessful. The increase has been large
~ due to the freedom in travelling which
women now claim. q SSGa* ]:
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

WANTEE-SEVERA PERSONS FOR MS.
triet 0ttiee MANAGERS in this etate to repre-
Willing to pay yearly 5000 payable w.eEiy.
Desirable employment with unusual opportnni-
ties. Keferances exchanged, Enclose self nd
dressed 81 i. mped Envelope. S.A, Park. $40 Cax-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
United States Land Ofice-Dn1nth MINI n,

II, 1890.
A, sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by J 81. Potter, contestant,
against Homestead Entry No 1852 made Jul e
S. 1898, for the 81 of the sen Of sec and Lot
and the nwA of the .neA of Sec. ~. Towns. e.
3. W. BY John johnson, contestee, in which il
is alleged that; j ohm johnson has never resided
upon. improved or cultivated said tract of land
at any time, and that the same is in its natural,
ever done on the same except the erection Of .
body Of log cabin, which never was completed
wholly abandoned for the five years, last past,
and that said alleged absence was not caused by
enlistment or service in the armysor navy of the
United States of America. = -:
Said parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allegation
at 10 O'Clock a. m: on December Il. 1899, before
fhe Register and Receiver at the: United States
Land Office in Duluth MINI. - ~.e.r =.
The said contestant having. in proper affidavit
filed, set forth facts, which show that after due
diligence, personal service of this notice cannot
be made, is herehy ordered and directed that such
notice be given by due and proper publicat ion
VIM. E. CULKIN, Register
John Maginnis, Atty. 11-25
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND HON.
w est persons to represent us as Managers in
this and close by counties. Salary 5000 q year
and expenses: Straight, bona-fed. no more no
less salary. Position permanent: Our references
conducted at home Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. TIE DOMINION
COMPANY, Dept. ), Chicrgo. -
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
COOK COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
MACCABEES.

OGEn1A TENT No. 9S.-Regular reviews held
every second and fourth Saturday. Visiting
knights cordially welcomed.
C. H. CARHART Com.
CHRIS. MURPHY r. K.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
A New Definition.

Willie-say, pa, what's an autocrat?
Pa-An autocrat, Willie, is 9 man ma;
who owns an automobile. Chicago
l.Yening News. y. t.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

To Cure Constipation FOREVER.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. lOc or $50.
II G. c. 4 fail to cure, druggists ,efund monez
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
WANTS..

VI Money to patent good ideas may be
secured by our aid, address THE PA.
TENT RECORD Baltimore, Nj.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
Timber Land, Act ] une 3, 1s7S.-Notice for Pub
llcaton - United States Land ONCE Duluth,
Mimi, December 18th, $780,

llcatlon. United states Land ONCE. Duluth,
Minn., December 18th, 1899. -,
Notice is herebygiven that in compliance with
the provisions ofthe act of Congress of June 3,
1873 entitled IAN act for the sale oftimber lands
in the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
Public Land States by act of August 4. 1892.
Walborg Matheson. of Grand Tarais, county of
Cook, State of Minnesota has this day filed in
this flee his sworn statement No. 1854, for the
purchase OF the nM of nw14 section 81 and M
OF neA of section Is. in township 81 north, range
1 west, and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver OF this Office at Duluth, Num-, on
Monday. the 26th day of Feby.. 1900
He names as witnesses: 1911
Hans Wanneboo, Christian S. Weik, s. f,
Howens inc, H. H. Bartlett and Roy Bartlett Of
Duluth, Num-, and John Amundson and
Swamper Carriboo of Grand Mara1s. Mimi.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims In this Office on or before said 26th day Of
Feby., 1900.
VIM E. CULKIN, Register.
B. N. johnson, Atty. 1898 -'s-.5#
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23

No-To Isac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc, 81. All druggists
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1899-12-23
Timber Land, Act June g. lS78-Notice for Pub
ication. United States Land Office. Duluth,

-.
ication.-United States Land Office. Duluth,
Mimi, Dec. 18th, $780,
Notice is hereby given that'i compliance with
the provisions Of the act OF Congress of June 3,
49, 8. entitled ''An act for the sale Of timber lands
in the States of California. Oregon. Nevada and
Washington Territory as extended to all the
Public Land States by act Of August 4. 1882.
Louis, State OF Minnesota. has this day filed in
this office his sworn statement No. 1883. for the
purchase of the s1a of seA section g. sw1a of swA
section "a and nwh of NV a section 25, in town.
ship e. north, range east, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber stone than for agricultural pur-
poses, and to establish his claim to said land be-
fore the Register and Receiver of this Office at
Duluth MIMI, on Monday, the 26th day of
Feby., 1900.
He names as witnesses:
David Carriboo. Swamper Carrlboo, Charles
J. johnson and Gust Olson Of Grand Marais,
MIMI, and Hans annebo of Duluth, MINI.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
bove-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said goth day
of Feby., 1900.
VIM. E. CUlKIN, Register.
B. N. johnson, Atty, 1928
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-12

,urai EXHIBIT. will be splendid one. A. ].
NJ Hosom. superintendent OF that portion
as the exhibit. feiegraphed the trustees
from walia Na;ia a. follows:
waiia waisa. Aug 70
Have arranged for a big exhibit here.
Comm stee an excursion, DIR. r. c. Bla-
loeb. Levi Anksny and Joseph Merchant
come on a special train and bring their
band along. VIII leave for North Yakima
seruorFew. "A. J. NJ. HOSoA'
Equality good news was sent by Mr. Hoe
ora from nayton and hts work east OF the
mountains has been highly satisfactory.
Frank Carleton T*ek. editor OF the
whaseom niaie. poet laureate OF the
washington Press Association. having been
elected At a recent meeting OF the state
association IN this city. has dedicated 4
peer Ia the exposition, In fact, the
country papers throughout the state are
taking an active interest In the exposition.
hut q has remained fer this editor 10 make
hss story IN verse.
The secretary Of the exposition is in cor
respcnaenre with Or. A. W. Thornton, Of
Fernaafe. the rax grower. with reference
to an exhibit. spinning wheel. etc Of what
can be acne on Puget sound in this man
ner OF growth.
IN the matter az excursion ard exposs-
s.eT rates. letter has been received from
fsawsli a Co. announcing that the ccH>
pany's steamers on the Victoria run viii
put in an exposition rate az a fare and a
fifth far the round trip fren all points CA
,he route A letter VAS also received
frefn 4 A. Nadean. calling attention 10 the
w.w exposition tariffs issued by the Sorta-
ern Pacific railroad.
TIE tariffs caser Washington. Oregon
ard Idaho points touched by ERE rattyoaa
ar.s rs~epssas thar All arfsrses fay ayAssftfaa
shall ee returned free 40 pusnt of origin
ard to the junction point II On some other
tire. provided the shipper presents within
I'VE says after the close Of the exposition
\ esrtsaease stwrea nv the secretary 81
sha exposition stating that such arsteiss
have been On sxesasttcn aas have net
changed aNnsrzh.p. An exposition tariff
from tire Great SortAeFn railroad has also
s~en received ezneeaytax thu same agree
Trent ~ taas - TIE Northern Pacific. the
wording 90 she swo tariffs being Identical
VITA rserrvssee 10 the exAsssss % perish
asse nature zee farsrs frona eota reads
named provide rs f0iAows:
''Sess.-~Avsiraes ~ p~rfSAaNie nature.
namely. srssn frsslt ard vegetables tAas
fnr any reason nay ret - returned ard
on ws-r> regular tariff rates have been
Paid 90 posats where sxhieitsons are held.
VII ee sreasst faltuwss conSixnces os
sara Articles sAAai - refssnssess amounts 50
paka Ga presentation and Surrender 10
sxsAs ag sns orSgsuai expense Nli aScaEn~
fSnsed ~ y certificate Ercsn the secretary
- she exposition 20 the effect that kka
xe~.s were Oh eshszsia.. there rensers<s
tzsssess ard 2rSAs#Aale. an3 that no rsse-
ase h&s ssss re@lsxA sFeSn sale OF saea een-
sSGunasGs."
TIE matter q. passenger .x-~s VIII De
taken np later hy TIRE transportation COM
pssseS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-12

For tia purpose Of deyfsing Plans Cor
beauftfytnx one of the finest residence pcr-
tsOns Of Seattle the business men viii meet
~ the Chamber OF Commerce rooms II 8
O'Clock tonight The district bounded by
Terrace and University streets and Ninth
and Boyisenn avenues 10 the locality thar
b TO receive particular attention. and "
II believed that from this initial gathering
win ultimately end movement 70 pavs
and park thar division. and also spread to
oil parts Of the city. until Seattle assumes
the same advanced stage scenscaiiy that
Il now enjoys commercially.
The property owners Of that section
have been discussing the project for the
last several weeks. and thinking out q
plan that would end In unanimous action
and give them . basis to work on. 10
there should be no delay in making the
start. 30 iefEectaai has been this prelsmin-
ary movement that II il said there 10 not
. property owner In the district referred
20 that u not in favor Of beauttfying the
streets and will not join In the general
movement. So. the meeting has been
called. and y hoped TO be generally ~.
tended.
Definite plans for making the improve
ments have not been devised. but viii
probably crystaiiise tonight. But the gen
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-12
GRIEF DROVE HIN IxsAHn.
klondiker Kills Himself On Acooun
Of Brothers Troubles.

No sadder case Of insanity and death
has ever been reported from the Yukon
than that OF Frank Johnson. whose self
destruction IL reported by +. ". Davidson
one OF the latest Dawson arrivals John
son jumped from the deck OF the steamer
Victorian into the Yukon ana was drown
ed Reason deserted. the unfortunate
man eluded his guard. rushed 10 the rail
and threw himself into the river. 1t was
near Five Fingers that he took the awful
leap. Everything possible was done to
save him but In vain.
johnson became mentally deranged
through q groundiess charge OF theft lode-
ed against his brother Edward. Thu two
had been working on No. u Eldorado
From the cabin OF this claim. while Ed
ward was In charge of the premises. some
low thief purloined 81 800 worth OF gold
dust. Though an Investigation absolutely
exonerated Edward johnson, Frank
grieved that even a suspicion should have
arisen In the mind OF anyone. He wor-
ried until he lost his reason. Then his
brother sent him out. thinking a trip home
might cure him. Gillespie a government
guard. and Frank Black. accompanied the
unfortunate miner.
Johnson was about twenty-eight years
old and single. He lived at Brennan, Wis
consin.
There were two other insane men on
the Victorian. one named Cole. a son OF
DR. Cole. of Portland. aud another whose
name the returning KIondikers did not
recall. The unknown maniac, learning OF
Johnson's death and the manner OF TX, him
self made three attempts to jump into the
river.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-12

eral Intention II TO agree on a xeperal
movement that win free the streets ard
homes from the present d!sagresahle dus,
and somewhat unstghtiy appearance. The
streets In that nsighborhood are simply
graded and macadamxed. and through the
dry summer the dust becomes SO thick
AZ TO make the surroundings uncomfort-
able. az well ~ injsirinx the lawns and
residences
X is suggested by some to narrow the
actual road part OF the street 10 a width
or perhaps twenty-four feet which viii
leave large margins for the purposes OF
parking The main roadway will be nav
ed with concrete or asphaitum, similar 10
that used IN the famous streets OF Wash
ington city. Oakland. Cal. and other
beautiful places. On the edge OF ,hia
will be the curb. and adjoining IL three
foot park on the outer edge Of the six
foot censa; sidewalks that viii be laid.
The remaining twelve feet on the Inside
or ih.s viii be parked and transformed
into beautiful lawns. with rows OF trees,
Towering shrubs and general features thar
improve the appearance.
The foregoing has not been decided upon
xeEsea by sorre Of the principal property
owners and some scheme OF a similar
nature viii probably 10 decided upon. The
elty VIII he asked TO do the work ana
TIE property owners will pay for II On
some extended plan that viii rot make the
Immediate outlay a. all difficult for che
people - bear.
we have Decided that there In moro
fntrfnstcaiiy tn Seattle than mere dollars.
said one OF the leading property owners
ct that district. while discussing the mo-
tect yesterday. '-and wish all due defer
esace to commercial DEVELOPMENT we think
* about .ts7ss some concerted ewers was
made to improve the general appearances
cf the city. Seattle n beautiful place
naturally. ana has nss Superior IN hts
respect anywhsre. ard WITH little united
s@ert on the part Of the property owne-s
there - no reason WHY we sheuia nor havr
residence quarter that viii be wf.hoa,
peer. This n oaiy an Initial rnavemsn,
OF the people OF ene section cs the city.
and when Il IN thoroughly started we hope
n viii become general and that within eoSfr
or FIVE years We shah have city to bs
prcgi Of n every respect"