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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-07-16
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mrs John MattlsOn and son Mer.ey
arrived from Ashland Sunday night for
a visit with Grand Marais relatives.
81. G. Koerner, representing the Mill
er-Davis Printing company of Minneap-
oils, was in town few days last week.
No action was taken on the herd ordi-
nance at last council meeting. The mat
ter was brought up but the meeting adj
journed before anything was done.
Miss Bess Dolan, who has been with
the bank for some time, has been ap.
pointed deputy register of deeds and has
entered upon the duties of her new
Office.
Father LeMarche arrived from Grand
Portage last Thursday and will remain
here until next Thursday. Services will
be held at the church tomorrow at the
usual hours. 80. .,- .~>-->
Mr.. and Mrs. Bort Laston Taylor, OF
New York, arrived in Gran d Marais the
first of the week for their regular annual
outing on the north shore. With Geo.
Zimmerman as guide, they took to the
woods yesterday morning.
Gen. E. M. Pope having disposed OF
his stock in the Cook County State
Bank to Charles J. johnson has resigned
the position of cashier and A. V. John
son was elected to fill the vacancy. Gen.
Pope has other interests in the county,
and he will remain in Grand Marais.
The county commissioners have
awarded to Scott & Bayle the contract
to remove all the merchantable timber
from the poor farm. The work is to be
completed and the timber banked on
the shore within six weeks frem the date
of making the contract. The bid was as
follows: For ties, 81 cents apiece; pulp
wood. $3.50 cord; pine and cedar, $500
thousand; spruce, balsam and balm of
Gilead, $500 thousand. They have
already commenced work on the job.
The annual school meeting will be
held at the school house tonight. The
annual election takes place at this meet
ing. The polls will be open from z to 8
o'clock. A treasurer and one director
are to be elected in place of Treasurer
johnson and Director Titus, whose
terms expire. The people of Cascade
have petitioned for the establishment of
a school district at that place, and the
question of granting their petition will
also be voted on. Other important bus
mess will be before the meeting, and all
voters are urged to attend. Women
over twenty-one years Of age are eligible
to vote at school meetings and they are
invited to participate.
Vergne, the fve-year old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Chris Murphy, met with a seri-
GUS accident Thursday evening; by
which he lost the little finger of his left
hand. He was out in the woods with
his brothers and Merley Madison GET
ting branches for playhouse. They at
tackled heavy limb that was more than
the others could handle, so Vergne took
hold to help his little mite. He placed
his hand directly under the descending
ak, which struck his finger at the second
joint cutting 1t so badly that amputa-
ton was necessary. Drs. Jones and
Banker performed the operation, and
the little fellow is at play again, inno-
ocent of the seriousness of his injury.
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Henry MayheW's Funeral.

Tho funeral of the late Henry Mayhem,
which " as held at the Masonic temple
in Duluth last Friday was one that will
a lifelong impression on all who WIT.
messed it. 1t was held under Masonic
auspioes, Of which order the. deceased
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-07-16
Timber Land, Act June !, 1S7S.-Notice for
Publication.-UpitedS States Land Office, Ou-

Timber Land. Act June .. 1s7s.-Notice for
Publication.-UDited States Land Office, Du-
luth. Mimi. May 4, 1904.
Notice ls hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3.
1875 entitled AN act for the sale of timber
lands in the States of California: Oregon, Ne:
vada and Washington Territory" as extended
to al the Public Lend States by act of August
Of Hennepin, state of Minnesota. has this day
fled in this office bis sworn Statement No. 9o29:
n;wA sec "a and neA Of nwA Of sec. 81 in town
ship 81; range 4. and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable
for it's timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this Office ct
uet. 1904.
He names as witnesses:
W.. W. Woodbeck. of Excelsior. Mimi, F. G.
Erkel of Minneapolis, MIMI, J. E. Willis of
West Superior, Wis. Ohas. Neleon of Lutssa.
Mimi.
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 August, 1904.
e. WV. E. CULKIN, Register
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How Steel Ii Replacing Wood.

How Steel Is Replacing Wood.
Steel is taking the place of wood
in construction. Many freight
cars are now built entirely of
steel. Steel hopper coal cars are
in use on most of the coal roads,
huge things larger than the old
box-cars, holding so tons of coal
and capable of being rapidly I'm,
loaded by means of the hoppers in
the bottoms.-World's Work.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-07-16
L. q. G. TITUS, LII. B.,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR.
Grand Marais, MINI.

d. B. MCALPINE, LII. B.,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Grand Marais, MINI.
Agent Mutual Life ms. Co. of New York.
Real Els te. Claims Contested.
Collections given special attention.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-07-16
NJ. W. Of A

NJ. w. Of A.
GRAND MARAIs CAMP No. 9467.-Regular
meetings every first Saturday at Grand Marais,
and every third Saturday at Maple Hill town
hall. Visiting neighbors Cordially welcome.
N. J. Bray, Consul.
d. B. McAlpine Clerk
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-07-16
Timber Land. Act June 3. 1s7s.-Notice for
PQblication. United States Land Office. Du-

Timber Land. Act June 3, 1s7s.-Notice for
PUBLICATION. United States Land Office, Du-
luth MIMI. April 9th, 1904
IN! Notice ice is hereby given that in compliance
June 3, 187s entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands IN the States of California, Oregon,
to al! the Public Land States by act of August
4. 1897, Lars Anderson. of Superior, county of
Douglas. state of Wisconsin. has this day filed
il this Office bis sworn statement No: 95l4, for
neh Of sw1 section Is in township 90 N. range
west Of 18th r. M; and will offer proof. to
for its timber OF stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver at Du-
luth, Mimi, on Monday. the 10Th day of Sep
tember. 1904.
He names as witnesses:
Matthias Hanson of Superior, Wis, Dan Smith.
". J. Whee ler and Joseph Skies of Beaver Bay,
MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above.d described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 10th day
of September, 1904.
>, VIM. E. CULKIN, Register
Smallwood u Son, Attys. 7-19-
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SOCIETIES.
K. o. T. M,

X. o. T. M.
OGEMA TENT No. 98.-Regular reviews every
second and fourth Saturday, Members are
especially requested to be present on fourth
Saturday. Visiting knights are cordially well
come.
Chris Murphy. Com.
c. II. Carhart, r. K,
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COmfOrtinx.

Pecksniff- indeed, lie actually
called me a cross-eyed old hypocrite.
Newitt-How rude. It's not your
fault if you're cross-eyed.-Philadel-
phia Press.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-07-16

Timber Land. Act June 8, 1s7s:-Notice for
publication. United States Land Office, Du-
luth. Mimi May II, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the PROVISIONS Of the act of Congress of
June g. 1879: entitled. An act for the sale of
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extern
ded to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4. 1892, John J. Kaufman, of Parker
county of Turner. state of 8. Dakota. has this
day filed inthis Office his sworn statement No.
$3.50. for the pure ase of the seA of section
- N township 81 north. range 1 west
the land sought is more valuable for its amber
or stone than for agricultural purposes. and
to sta bl sh his cl'im TO Said land before the
Register and Receiver Of this Office. al Duluth,
Mimi, on Tuesday, the 9th day of September.
1904.
He names as witnesses:
John G. Hanson II Viborg, 8. D., Frank b .
Stevens and Harry NJ. DanfOrth of Parker, s d.
and Andrew Christianson of Minneapolis,
MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in thus office on or before said 9th day
of September, 1904.
- WIN. E. CULK1N, Register.
ID. L.. Shepherd. Atty. 7-16
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Sometimes Worth the Price.
IF 1 gave you a nickel you'd spend
it for beer.''
well, sir. It wouldn't cost YOU
much to have de satisfaction of say
in: 4 told you '"-Puck.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-07-16
Great Good Fortu.>

fewlywed-1've been so busy since 1
got married that I haven't had time
to think. 49, -, A.. 81
> oletimer-You lucky ss!-Puck.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-07-16
Beauties,

Nature doesn't use self.made
beauties for patterns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29
AN INTERESTING BOOKLET Fo7
TOURISTS.

In accordance with Its usual custom
the passenger department or the Florida
East Coast Railway has issued hand
soney illustrated booklet descriptive Of
the Florida East Coast. which Is at once
2 compendium and guide for the tourist
and winter visitor
The booklet contains one hundred pages
with the cover beautifully illustrated the
front page being a representation Of the
old city gates Of ST Augustine with the
legend "The East Coast OF Florida is
PARADISE Regsined
rive back cover illustrates the sunny
s,As NJ tho earth and the inside OF The
cove contains distinct maps OF Florida
ard The adjacent coast states
II Ia especially valuable 10 the fourls,
"a a gives = description " each place o-
ths east coast. the distances. rates OF fare
"a = cornplets iist ~ hotels ana bosrd
,ns houses with the daily and wsekIv r.. =
~ each witch ranges FROM eight dollars
~ rssk NJ The idea that only --esltbv
rsonls can aTord 20 yisit The east oo,s,
~ Florids during the sinfsr tourist 80.
son ,s mistake
NASSAU - p fFshan's isisnds, II.
Illustrated snss yiescribsd there is rnuch
20 40 srd sse NV and around Nassau A
curlos,ty trat "a kaenlv anioycd bv su
tourists "a ths lake Of Fire
esvaraI ragrs are also devoted - /, 80
srripfiou ~ taVane and fs aftra ctioDs
usnerat .uformstion Va given concern
,rr ticket oGices redemption of tickets
barcaEs train stop-over 'rririleres
.,z-,ping return ,ickots. lost tickets
,,f ,sportntion o. bicycles sleeping car
,ca chair car rates and other Informal tion
81 value 90 the traveller The attractions
soil climate hshtng and hunting sports
etc OF each separate locality is enter.
taIninriy set forth IN words and pictoriai-
Is descrIbed The booklet. which IL an
artistic production. wa issued from the
nress of the Record company. ~ AuRls.
tine Copies can be obtained by address
ing ] u. Rahner Assistant General Pas
senger Agent. Florida East Coast Rail
way. az 81. Augustine. and the booklet
will be sent postpaid on application
The New York office OF the Florida
East Coast Hotel co. IL located at ggi
FIFTH svenue-the old Brunswick Hotel
tuilding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29
BRl6ADE BASKETBALL.

owing 10 the fact that but one game
was played IN the brigade basket ball
league last week the positions OF the
teams have somewhat changed Three Of
the games scheduled for the week were
not played TO conclusion but were for
feited for one reason or another
one OF the games was forfeited on ac-
count OF almost tho only unplessantness
OF the season
About Is minutes OF the first half or the
game had been played. when Wise centre
OF tho Machine Gun Battery. because i'm
censed at something. neither he nor any
one else seemed 20 know what. and re-
fused TO continue tho contest. In Justice
TO the manager and other players or tho
Machine Gun Battery team IL must bN
said that they were not NV any way re-
sponsible for wise's exhibition.
Company r. First Regiment. was
Obliged To forfeit 10 Company ~. second
Regiment. on account OF having but three
men In uniform
on SATURDAY evening the much-hHralded
game between Troop y and the Hospital
Corps took place II was we'll known that
these teams would put up hard fght for
tho victory. ss there is a great deal ~
rivalry between the two commands The
game proved the roJghe.t ~ the season
both sides deserving equal condemnation
for ths frequently manifested desire to
degenerate the contest into a rough and
proved themselves far and away superior
tumble wrestling match. The troop mon
AT Ali points OF play. and AZ no time were
the medical men iu anv danger of win
Ing Their passing and accurate shooting
proved too much for tho corps men. and
hnal count showed = score OF ls 10 : in the
cavalrymen's favor.
The accurate shooting OF Quaine. the
an-round team play of the troops and the
aggressive work OF both sides were the
features of the game
Troop y took the Lead In tho Brigade
race by its victory over tho Hospital
CORPS on Saturday evening having won
nine and lost one game. Battery a has
vet one game 10 play, That with Company
r. Second Regiment. on Thursday even
ing. should the battery win Il will be tied
for Hrst place with the troop and game
between these teams TO decide the cham
pIonship will be played on Saturday.
March ~
The league standing to date arc -aS- fol-
lows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29
LYNCH'S RESIGNATION,

Athletic affairs at Brown have taken
new turn since the announcement OF
the resignation OF Captain and Pitcher
the matter will affect the action or the
athletic committee which holds its meet
ing this afternoon.
II matters not how the committee will
take the matter. one Trims is certain that
there was one universal sentiment I'm re-
gard TO Lyncbs resignation. although
there were few who found fault with him
for Withdrawing from The leadership Of
the team The ALUMNI Who support the
corporate say that thev hope that the
question will he settled as soon ss pos
s!ble. and they cay that they have re-
ceived many letters from alumni IN dis
tsnt cities which support tho corporation
I'm it's attempts TO maintain the baseball
team under the old rules The alumni
who have constantly supported the ath-
letic board feel as much sorrow ss any
at the resignation OF Lynch. and they
say now that they are moro determined
than ever 10 sec tho issue fought out
To the end Many OF them have writ
ten letters TO the members OF the ath-
letlc board asking them not 10 Yield the
ground that they have already taken.
and from all indications the contest be-
tween the two faculties seem 10 be as
intense as "a ever was N a. generally
conceded that majority OF the athletic
boa rd. although there are some who ore
opposed. and who have been active IN
the campaign which hss for its object
the reconsideration of the rule witch
has caused such vast amount ~ dis
cuSsion.
The only member ~ the committee who
could bs seer ard his opinion esir~d yes
Ma rffu Espufne a au.L IA.
az follows with regard 10 the resignation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29

Cartier VS. Pocohontas. and Bill Con
naty vs. Polo Mills. Cambridge A. A.
Bouts Ct Lincoln A. C.. Chelsea.
Eddie Hsnion vs. George Decker. Phila-
dephia-
wDDN ESDAY.
Jack (Twin) sullivan vs.. Martin Dufy,
Hot Springs, Ark
Jimmy Walsh vs. Young Desmond.
Riverview A. c.. lowell
Austin Rice vs. KID Abel, Peoria, IN.
THURSDAY.
Matty Matthews VS. Joe Grim. BaItl-
more.
FRIDAY.
Honey Melody vs.. Buddy Ryan Chi
cago.
Tommy DAILY vs. Joe ripmsn, Balti-
more.
Charley Neary VS.. Louie Long, Mn
waukee.
Jack o'Keefe VS. Jack clifford, Salt
Lake City.
SATURDAY
Jack Dempsey vs. Denny O Brien
(private), New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29

4 In scoring a knockout. IL was the first
| time that I saw Munroe in action since
our nour-round session at Butte, Mont.
He has learned considerable about the
| game since then I think he has improved
| 100 per cent.
OF course Il Is only natural for me 10
believe that can defeat Munroe. l have
| never entered the ring with any man
whom ] thought could not defeat, and
! IL will be the same when I tackle Mum
roc.
sHARKEY CoNTESsEs.
New York. Feb 2s-Tom sharkey came
back from Philadelphia with blood in his
/ oye--the left optic-which is somewhat
discolored from the severe contact with
Nunroe's glove during their fstic argu-
ment Of six rounds In the quaker city
/ Saturday last
Twas my own fault" said the sailor
/ man last night 10 reporter, that did
| not Put the miner into the bottom OF the
Dit long before the six rounds were over.
! trained too long and was overconhdent.
Ton weeks Is too long for man 20 train
for "A fight. and when | got Into the ring
7 weighed only III pounds.
sure I was strong enough but not
heavy enough TO carry Munroe around
the ring In the clinches when he laid In
my arms. VIII you say that | have 5000
20 bet on myself and will sign articles
tomorrow to fight Munroe under the same
conditions 70 and 25, and for six or so
rounds
"Jerfries seems 90 think that Munroe
should be his next opponent for the cham
ponship,' was suggested.
"Of course he does Did YOU ever hear
OF champion picking out the hardest
gamer retorted Sharkey. But YOU wait
until ] win the championship. I'll fight
en- all. and there will be short intermis-
siuns. too,
Having fought both Jefries and Nun
roe. what do YOU think OF their re~pec-
tive merits as pugilists?'
mo comparison at all, empha tically
declared tho sailor 81 will say for Nun
roe that he Is good, strong Young rellow
But he Is slow-very slow. He Ia game,
however why that frst punch of mine
that put him down raised lump on his
Jaw that won't wash off He brought II
back to New York 20 show IL. he was so
proud OF IL. That blow would have put an
OK out OF business. and he is about the
| only man ! have met that came back az
ter one 10 see II there were any more left.
II would like TO see Munroe get on in
the game. but he's young and has plenty
Of time. Anyway. | would like 20 light
him again. and I'm the meantime ~ YOU see
Jcrries tell him Tom Sharkey Is up at the
old stand and ready TO sign articles at
any time"
The following bouts take place this
week:
MONDAY.
Young corbett VS.. Dave Sullivan. san
Francisco.
Aurela Herrera vs. Kid Abel. Chicago
Johnny Regan vs. Clarence Forbes
I Kansas City.
Eddie Harrigan va Duke Cahnl and
preliminary bout. Portland Me
TUESDAY
Jack Flanagan VS.. Matty Baldwin
Ralph Kelly vs.. Johnny Lynch. Charley
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29
WAS ARRESTED.
George 0Cunnor, Suspected Of Having Been
Connected With Attempted Robbery.

Yesterday afternoon Detective Henry OF
Paytucket arrested George o'connor,
whose home Is at i7s McGili street
He is suspected OF being concerned In
an attempt 10 rob on Dec . a small store
owned and run by Sanford T.. Wood on
Blackstone boulevard
MIR Wood discovered two men. one or
whom. the police allege. was OConnor en-
gagged in plunderlng the stock in his
store Going 10 his house. which adjoins
the store. the proprietor secured a revol-
yer and then entered the small building
and held the pair mp. At tho point OF
pistol he marched them down the boule-
ward 90 Eighth street and there met a
man I'm carriage The latter volunteered
90 drive 20 the Second police station and
inform the officers there OF what had oc-
cured firing of waiting for the police Mr..
Wood went into nearby house and tele-
phoned the station.
When he returned the storekeeper saw
his erstwhile prisoners scurrying at great
speed through the woods which skirt the
road al Eighth street.
Since then the police have been on the
lookout and with the result that O'Con-
nor. who is supposed To have been one Of
the pair was arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29

better or the contest. Will for that
lson. meet Munroe az the office OF a
w York newspaper this afternoon. and
the conditions are acceptable he can
Ne a match.
must confess that Munroe's clever
pwing against such a strong. burly fell
y ns Sharkey was somewhat OF sur
se 20 me. Sharkey started Off we'll
|en he scored the first llnockdown and
ne very near putting Munroe out.
J was only a flash IN the pan. however.
|nroe struggled through the crisis In
|ety. and with his brain clear again he
|ght tho sailor like n demon In fact.
carried the nght 10 Sharkey. and
Iccd the sailor to break ground re-
tedly I'm an effort 90 avoid his deliy-
|unroe forced the hrhung after the
hing round and several times during
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29

the encounter appeared TO have Sharkey
In bad way. Sharkey did not seem 20
be able 10 take the gan as he did a
couple OF years ago. That was probably
due 70 the fact that he had not fought in
some time.
IL is doubtful, however. If the result
would have been any different. Monroe
sized the sailor up after the first round,
and with supreme confidence he tried
hard to put him out. II is likely that the
FIRST round robbed Munros OF much Of
the strength which wcold have aided him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29

purpose OF seeing the man that would
probably be my next opponent / had
10 choice I'm the matter OF selection. l
vas open TO meet the best man. Had
here been a knockout the result would
Bave been more decisive, but Munroe's
|dvantage was clear enough 10 give him
he decision
Now that the public and press agree
am ready to fulfil my promise 10 meet
he winner. In the event OF the contest
|olng the limit | said ! would allow the
'ress to pick the winner. and the papers
III seem 10 be unanimous as 10 who had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29
Monroe Won Opportunity to Meet
JeffrieS in FiStiC Arena.
Lynch's Resignation Makes New Phase
in Athletic Situation.

New York. Feb e.-If had been
obliged TO render an Official decision at
the termination OF the Munroe- -Sharkey
battle / would have given the verdict TO
Munroe. True. he did not score knock
out, but he clearly demonstrated TO the
satisfaction OF all present that he was
the sailors superior. at least on satur-
day night
IL was an interesting match 10 me, for
I went TO the rngside with the express
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29
fornia and Oreoor.

Daily and personally conducted excur-
sions via the Chicago. Union Pacific &
North western line IN Pullman tourist
sleeping cars In charge OF experienced
conductors from Chicago 10 Los Angeles.
San Francisco and Portland Choice OF
routes Only 800 for double berth. For
particulars apply TO your nearest ticket
agent or write s. A Hutchinson, man
ager. 2l2 Clark street, Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-29
NICKEL PLATE ROADS NEW
TOURIST SLEEPING CARS.

II you expect 90 take advantage of the
low coionist rates io the Pacific coast
write T.. = Burgess y T.. y y. Boston.
splendid tourist sleeping cars They az
ford comfortable Journey At very low
cost
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-06
Minneapolis Topics.
For saturday, Feb. 20:
"a STORY FROM NATURE

"a STORY FROM NATDRE'
There is hardly Junior who has not had
some pet, nor who has not, at some time, no.
ticed a strange very interesting action Of
some wild animal bird The incident must
actually have been by the writer. No
hearsay incidents may be used The story may
be of something cute OR unusually intelligent, or
very amusing that has been noticed Of birds or
animals, either domestic wild. The papers
must be in the hands Of the editor of The
Journa] Junior
Not Later Than Saturday Evening, Feb. Is,
at O'Clock. They must be strictly original,
written in ink on one side only Of the paper, not
more than 800 words in length, less than
100, marked with the number of words and each
paper signed with the grade, school, name and
address Of the writer. The papers must not be
rolled.