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The Grit-advocate., 1905-03-24

The Senate has confirmed the nom
ination Of Frank Hitchcock of Massa-
chusetts to be first assistant postmas-
ter general.
Chairman Elkins of the Senate com
mittee on interstate commerce. an
nounces that the committee will begin
hearings on the railway rate subject
April 18th.
Upon the recommendation of the
secretary of the interior the President
has authorized the payment to the Sis
sion and Wahpeton Indians of South
Dakota Of 100000 to be distributed
per capita.
Judge Wheeler in the United States
Circuit Court at New York has handed
down an opinion which. if finally sus-
tanned, will cost the United States
government $1,000. 900. This money
the government will have to refund to
the American Sugar Refining Com.
pany for duties paid on raw sugars
imported from Cuba in 1908 and upon
which the company contended that
reduction of twenty per cent. should
have been allowed under the then ex-
listing treaty.
The Senate has confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations: Charles H.
Treat. New York. treasurer of the
United States; Edward Whitson, dis
trict judge for the Eastern district OF
Washington: George W. Roosevelt,
Pennsylvania. consul general at Brus-
sells; r. St John Gaffney. New York.
consul general at Dresden. Saxony;
Edwin Walter Sims, Illinois, solicitor
- .r 4
Labor; Peter Joseph Osterhaus, to be
a brigadier general, retired.
The secretary of the interior has
awarded a contract for the construc-
ton in Salt River valley, Arizona ter
ritory. of what. when completed, will
be one of the largest dams in the
world. The project will be built in ac
cOrdance with the terms Of the ma
tional irrigation act 1t will cost ST.
100000 and the work will be done by
J. NJ. O'Rourke & Co. of Galveston,
Texas. In addition to overfowing
about 100000 acres of land, the dam
will supply water power for hun
dreds of places throughout the ter
rtory The dam. which will be known
as the Roosevelt dam, will be 225 feet
high and at its base will have a thick
ness of about 200 feet, or the length
of an ordinary city block. The work
must be completed within one year,
according TO the terms of the contract.
Commissioner Richards of the Gen
eral Land Office has received re-
quest from Representative Bonynge
that the proposed consolidation of the
land offices at Akron and Sterling be
postponed until next winter, by which
time it is hoped that the G40-acre home
stead bill will be passed and land office
business thereby increased So that the
consolidation of these two land Offices
will not be necessary. Commissioner
Richards intended to have the consoli-
dation of the two Offices effected ut the
commencement of the present year,
but has held the matter in allegiance
pending the efforts to enact the G40
acre law on the request of Messrs
Brooks ana Bonynge, who thought the
law might be enacted at the recent
session. Mr.. Richards will hold the
matter open until after July 1st, when,
if the land Office business does not i'm
prove it may be necessary to carry into
effect his intention to have the offices
consolidated.
The Grit-advocate., 1905-03-24
Will Serve Under linevitch,

St. Petersburg. March 22.--The Rus
sian army in Manchuria is still to have
the services of General Kuropatkin,
who is considered by many. in spite
Of his series Of reverses, the best gen.
.3ral and foremost stategist of the Rus.
sian army.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
South faWndalo

May 0.-Mike Kupka transacted
business at the Falls Monday.
The roads are in bad shape since the
rain.
Eddie and Mary Brown were VISIT
ors at job Macieg's Sunday.
Anton Rosa traded a colt for the
drill with Neill O'Donnell.
Mr. and Mrs r BaumRart and Miss
Title were visiting at Henry Browns
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs August Anderson were
visiting at Chas Anderson's Sunday.
The wheat Ia growing we'll since
the rain.
Herman Getzkow is breaking land
for Henry Westhod.
Mat Matson lost horse laet week.
Mary Brown was in Elmdale
Wednesday.
Annie Macie9 was visiting at Henry
Browns Wednesday.
Simon Pointek is making q ditch
from the lake to the creek. &c intends
to dry the lake and make q good
meadow out of 1t.
Gust Hanson visited at Oscar Peter
sons Sunday.
Chas Anderson is busy grubbine.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Westhoff we're
visitors at Herman Getzkow's Sunday.
Mrs Baumgart and daughter Title
were at the Falls Saturday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
FlENS BURG

May 11.-Miss Wilkoweki Of Brow
ervilIe visiteH her sister here this
week.
Stephen Yendro attended to some
business at Opole Monday.
Father Duck Of Browerville called
on Father Wippich Sunday on his way
to Ledc ux to assist Father Bel1owski
during his Forty Hours Devotion.
Misses Agnes and Rosy Super,
Johanna WojeohoWski, Mrs Super,
Mr. and Mrs Paul Lemanozek attended
church at Ledoux Monday.
A dance was given at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs Charles Davis Monday.
Mrs Paul Eiohman returned to her
home In Hlbping Tuesday after q
visit with her parents.
G Buroh of Burtrum IL loading q
car of stock here this week.
Martin Super took some cattle to
Little Falls Tuesday, which he sold to
Wilczek.
Stephen Adam was in the county
seat Tuesday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
pAsTURING

l will build new pasture of about
900 acres Of the bestj grazing land In
Morrison County An abundance of all
kinds Of wild grasses, tame grass and
pea vine, salt and running water.
Terms, so cents per month, or 90 per
season.
will receive cattle in punches of 30
head o. more at Little Falls, Pierz OF
anywhere on the route from Little
Falls to Sullivan lake. at. beginning of
season.
M. N. CALDWELL.
Sullivan P. o., Town Of Richardson.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

The city council met In special ses-
sion Friday evening to consider some
matters In connection with the survey
of the city. City Engineer Randall
has found some arrangement when
running his lines, and explained the
matter to the council. Engineer Bat.
Ter confirmed Mr.. Randall, and 81. A.
Rider, who made survey some years
ago, ALEC was consulted on the cues
tton. It was decided that one of the
monuments set several years ago must
In some way have been alightly dis
placed, and the council asked Mr..
Randall, Mr.. Batter and Mr.. Rider,
to get together and make the necessary
corrections. and the city engineer was
authorized to get extra monuments
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
GLASS OF 1905.

At q meeting OF the board of educa-
tion last week, Supt. 81. e. White
the following list Of pupils
to be graduated June I'd, and d.
plomas will be issued providing they
complete the work:
Emily Broder.
Stanton Cawley.
Frances Enke.
Bertha Harding.
Vera Harrison.
Robert ainkle.
John O'Shea
s~Gracia Robinson.
Lena Sturgeon.
The board elected Miss Mia Buck
ingham to teach in the high school,
at e66 month. and W. 81. Wanama-
ker as science teacher at so a month.
The following grade teachers were
elected: Emily Mosford. as; Miss
Reacey. $50; Naroissa Cundy, as.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
UPSAlA

May 10.-William Peterson went to
Swanville Sunday to attend the psll
game.
Albert and Melvin Kulander we're
in Little Falls Thursday.
Mics Augueta Westerberg visited
with Fred Andersen Sunday.
Andrew aud Gust Sam uelson are
busy building barn for Ole West
grund.
Mrs Lars Larson went to Mime.
apolis Saturday.
NJ Hanson has horses for sale
cheap.
In Larson was in Royalton satur.
day.
Rumor says that one of the promi-
nent bachelors is going to marry one
of our popular young ladies.
Gust Nelson went down to Swan
River to adjust q small loss caused by
fire Tuesday
Ellen Peterson and Jenny johnson
came here on q visit from ~Royalton
Sunday.
There has been tank placed on the
platform of the Baptist church tn take
the place of Two Rivers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP COLUMN
Conducted by the New Era
Club Of the town Of Gran
tie, Morrison County, MINI.
FROM HERE AND THERE

: FROM HERE AND THERE
The rich church member doesn' t
work on Sunday, but II he holds
mortgage on your house you'll notice
he doesn't deduct any Sundays when
he figures up the interest.
Dig m the bones of one-time rich
idler and the bones Of a one-time IL.
borer, mix them. and you never could
tell the rich mans bones from the
poor mans bones.
The Chicago Daily News every sum.
mer has what is called fresh Air
Fund. This fund is used to send
babies Of the poor into the country
where they can get fresh air. When
a system of society gets to q point
where fresh air becomes a purchaeable
commodity don't you think it about
time for change'
Boston Herald: Socialism az q
theory of government may be subject
to many serious objections but plu-
tocracy and monop 1Iy are more objeo.
tlonable on many accounts, and vast
~ more hostile to every genuine ideal
Of q democratic commonwealth.
Hence they are more to be distrusted
by the Christian and the sagscious
patriot. Those whose Fundamental
aim 10 to promote essential equality of
conditions and opportunities. Of work,
privilege and responsibilities, are not
necessarily the most dangerous class
OF citizens, nor lie there any prima
faote reason for regarding them 40 the
most incapable. immoral and fanatic.
At any rate they are not already con-
spicuous for dishonesty in business
and diehonor in politics. The corrup.
ton bribers and grafters do not come
from their ranks. They are not s
blame for situations which makes So.
cialism seem tolersble to many serious
minds az correction of wrongs which
grind the poor and make tho future
seem hopeless Of betterment.
Hence We cay that 1t is wisdom for
those who fear the growth of Social
ism In the land to have q care that
their own courses do not promote it.
They will be judged by their deeds.
not by their professions. Such facts
as the eager counting by the churches
of the gift of man like Rockefeller.
and the revelations concerning the
management OF the Equitable Life
Assurance Society, makes more Social
lists in month than the professional
propagandiets of theoretical Socialism
could hope to make in many years.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
BASE BALL.

The Little Falls team defeated the
Brainerd team at the ball park Sun
day afternoon, 9 to l. The game was
good one. and fairly played. The
Brainerd third baseman was a tride
conspicuous by his kicking. but other
wise everything was pleasant. Fer.
rell struck out ten, and the Brainerd
pitcher five. The solitary score of the
visitors was made in the fourth inn
ing.
The local team will have new suits
soon, blue with red trimmings. The
suits are the gift of the Minnesota
Mill Co., and the jackets Of c. W.
Willing.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
l3.L.
plER

rlGfXZ n VI
May 1l.-Louis Faust has rented bio
farm to Jos Gittel for i've years. Mr.
Foucht has commenced building his
new house In the village and will
move there after harvest. ':.1>~
Frank Faust returned from q week g
visit to st. Paul Saturday.
Chas Gravel moved the boiler here
from 6ravelville Saturday. And Mon
day he moved his planer here and will
saw all the timber that is to be used
in the MILL B Gross is running the
In addition to those five We men,
toned last week, VIM Rucker, Alfred
Mc0regor, Jos FL WIRING and Herman
Meyer have also made application as
carrier for the new rural routes that
are to be established.
Peter NaRel Is building q new barn
on MS premises in lower town.
G B Buchanan got the contract to
feet wide and cover with inches
earth about So rods of road on the
south line of Ia Of sw Ia of Section
80 at a. 80 per rod. This road is on
the line of Pierz and Buchanan west
of the Buckman farm. The contract
to build two bridges on this road was
not let. Four bids were received.
the lowest being $50 and this was
considered to high, &C they were all
rejected. County Commissioners Lskin
and WIRING were also there, and will
aid the town with $50 to build this
road.
The storm Tuesday night broke ia
cob Blake's flag pole of about 80 feet
above the ground. The entire pole
was over q hundred feet high About
20 feet broke down and came within
q few inches Of striking the front Of
F Z Virnig' store across the street.
Frank Faust is Offering his old
saloon bar for sale cheap. He has
purchased new one and will soon
Many Of our farmers are seeding
barley in tho oats Ne they claim that
about half Of 1t IL rotten, while some
others are seeding their oats over en-
tirely. -.
The costs in tho village hall moving
case will have to be paid by the old
council. John Il Grell and the will.
age. J. N. True, attorney for the
plaintiffs, had assessed the cost against
them. but they appealed from that.
trying to throw the cost en- the Will
age. This was brought before Judge
Baxter at Fergus Falls about two
weeks ago, and he decided that they
must pay the costs out of their own
pocket: The judgment is rendered
against the five village officers and
John 81 Grell, the alleged purchaser
of the hall and the village, each one
Of them is responsible for one seventh
of the cost. but the plaintiff can
collect the whole amount from any
one of them, and the defendants may
expect visit from the sheriff with
an execution any time. The judg.
ment was fled in the Clerk Of Court
Office Friday and If they want to dis
pose of some Of their real property
they will find an obstacle in the wav.
The amount Of the judgment is $66 So.
Grell was not one of the officers, but
he had purchased tho hall and was
considered one of the chief engineers
In the case, 10 he IL responsible for his
share of Of the costs as veil as the
others. He IL getting the hall rent
the other way. The outcome of this
case Is also . lesson for others. that
they cannot monkey with public pro-
perty az they choose.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

Mrs. Simon Blair Of this city re-
oeived 4 box Of flowers from her
daughter. Mrs. J. A. Kelly OF Brook
haven, Miss, Saturday. They were
magnolias. China berry, roses and
small branches of peach on which
were little green peaches. Also q plant
that 10 called Dish Rag 0ourds, which
grows to the height Of sixteen feet.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
6UH

May 10.-The infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs John T1etter is reported seri-
ously i'll.
We believe Miss K will feel sorry
some day for giving Bachelor J the
bounce. He is 925-lO0o fine.
John Wiring Of Pierz was here yes
terday.
The dance at F Konen's was we'll
attended.
Il r Jackson Is busy hauling his
lumber to Buchanan. He IL selling It
to Congressman Buchanan.
The roadwork done by John Kspple
was 0 K'd by the town board Satur-
day. whereupon he received payment,
$50.
John Kappla 10 grubbing for John
Boser. He gets $6 per acre.
Miss Maggie Tretter has gone to
Little Falls.
The larger portion of our town
will receive free mail delivery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12
Spirit II. Ha8aIy.
Diamond SIGN Jewehy Store
- ~VASALYn1BLOCK.

The $1,000 protection carried by the
late Mrs. Margaret Brandt in the Roy
al nei9hbors, was paid to Mr.. Brandt
Friday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

Remember that the Trustee
Sale Of the Decker Bros. stock
is still on and many good val
ues can be had for little mon
9v
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

An Iowa old maid ate half q pound
of cheese the other evening and that
night dreamed che had man. Since
then the grocers In that town have
beer unsb lie to supply the demand for
cheese. -Ex.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

The Trustee Sale of the Dec
ker Bros. stock will be contin-
ued until every Dollars
worth is sold.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

FOR SALE-Lots 10, 10. IA, block
20. Searle's addition. Give an offer
for one or all. Address-O. Helmer,
$50 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, III.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

The senior class Of the high school
Will give their class play May 81st.
and the annual banquet to the seniors
will be held MAY 26th. 80
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

After the meeting of the Clerks
union FRIDAY evening there was q
dance. Prof. Chas. Cohen Of Chicago
gave several violin seleotions.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

Juan Batiste, cocaine fiend,
scared a good many people Sunday.
He was wild for lack of the drug,
and, finally secured some and depart
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

. VIM. Sturgeon h ao1lffh
Dakota. and viii piay hail Wiz tie
Darlington team. & -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

The Water Power Co. is lowering
the water main on First avenue
southeast between Second and Third
streets, az the street Is to be graded.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-05-12

The inter-high-school track meet at
Minneapolis has been postponed until
May 9Oth. Getchell and Buchanan of
the local school will take part.
The Faux brothers, formerly Of this
place, have bought q 820-acre ranch
few miles fr''m Union, Oregon, and
will devote 1t to stock raising.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-21
IRENE ITEMS.
ANEW R.r. D. ROUTE, BASEBALL
AND HOT WHARTER.

Nfrom our regular correspondent
am glad to report all of our sick
loiks very much better this week
Those who have typhoid fever are i'm
proving slowly ana there are no new
cases.
We had light rain Monday after.
nooi which was very refreshing ss
the weather has been SO hot for few
days.
The Oak Grove base ball team came
over and played the Irene team last
Saturday but through sympathy for
our boys / win not tell how badly they
were beaten. They have set a time
Tor another game and our boys say
they must surely win next time.
Rev. j. E. Strickland, pastor of tine
Methodist Church filled his appoint.
ment here Sunday and preached a
very interesting sermon i'm the fore.
noon. Lie was accompanied by Rev
M. j. kyzer, who preached for him al
night. Rev. Kyzcr was originally
from this place and we are alway.
glad to have him with US.
Messrs. L. b. Hallman and G.. w
Corley are out to-day working up al
X. +. ID. route from this office L
they are successful in getting up thi!
route it will be quite help to thi!
Office and alSoto the people on til,
rodte as many Of them uow have [,
go three and four miles for their mail
From this place the route will o.,
out toward Edmund and as near t
that Office as is allowed and from
there back by what is known as tn
Freeman place and 1.-THE Rocks,
and into this place from the opposit,
to which it leaves here.
The date set for the Union Meetinj
which ! mentioned in my last lette
is Second Sunday in September.
Miss Ada Wingard of Winnsboro
visiting her sister Mrs. Smith OF thi
place.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-21

Nfrom our regulareSpondent.)
Dr, ~. j. misunderstanding the
h'ai association dhite Springs,
Miss Ella Lou Abft this week
TO spend a few weekA tIanto
Miss Leila Groseclgisited friends
at Monetta this wee
MIS-. Henry Smith jaluda is visit
ing relatives here.
Miss jamie Kinard haone ON n
visit to the st. Marks COIN Soi,do
county.
Prof. l.. III. Bouknight the Colses-
oury Conference Schoolyas in our
town this week.
Miss Viola Bodie. of rds. visited
friends here this week
Wei, the District Inference is
over and most of the reachers a,a
gone. And so are the Ickens r-he
conference was attend and IT, was
an occasion OF much land helpfulI-
ness. Bishop Condlerthe eloouent
divine, OF Georgia. soonade for him
Sei,, lasting place injhe hearts Of
the Leesville people. ! shall ever re.
member him as one othe best and
most learned preachcIto whom we
nave ever listened.
Lr. ana Mrs. SimpSo of Prosperity
are visiting relatives Ire this week.
We are very sorry d announce at
Chis writing, the deatlof our towns
man. MIR. John Shealy Mr. Shealy
mas, Tor long time, BIN one of the
eading citizens of ournw He was
sick for u long time nd his death
vas not unexpected. Is family and
lose friends have our ..mpathy.
Prof l.. B. Haynes ad Rev. w I
ierDert attended the Iter-denomin, =.
ional Sunday School convention os
'aiuda county, which vas held ar g
larkS this week.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-21
LEXINGTON !


bessie Thomas, coloreJ. charged with
assault and battery with intent to
XIII was arrested in Augusta last
Thursday by sherilr corley. She had
assumed the name of Onie Clark. The,
shooting occurred at Batesbuyp some
time last May. Seymore jackson.
colored, accused of stealing in Saluda
county, was arrested here Tuesday
evening by Sheriff Corley.
Mr.. j. L. Long, steward OF the Coun-
ty poor house, died Tuesday morning
at the home of his son-in-law. Mr.. G.
Lorick OF this place. Mr.. Long was
about 90 years old. The funeral was
preached at the Lutheran church
wednesday morning by Rev. M. d.
Onich. His remains were inr.sscd in
ST. Stephens cemetery. The burial
was conducted by the Odd Fellows.
Mr.. Long was an ardent member.
.. Brooks Wipgard, ESQ, has been
appointed Magistrate for this district,
vice Mr.. G. S. Bradford resigned.
L. Q. Sturkie, Esq, went to Col
umbia yesterday in the capacity OF
OF groomsman in the Blacx-Skulf
wedding. Mr.. Black is from Lex
ington County, Miss Skull resides in
Columbia.
Mrs. Hubbard after a pleasant visit
to her parents, Colonel and Mrs. NJ.
ID. Harman has returned to her home
in Augusta.
Misses Emma Ballentine and Iceo-
line Harman are enjoying. the sea
breezes at Tybee.
Misses Lucille and ESsie Efird are at
home after spending several days
in Batesburg.
Mr.. c. f. Snyder has returned to
Plant City, Florida.
Sheriff Corley after a few davs i'll
ness is able to be out again.
Invitations are out for the 10Th
annual picnic at Barr's Mill. july
twenty seventh
a mass meeting has been called by
Captain A. p West, of Leesyiue. s
C., to meet in the Court House ON
the 10Th, instant, for the purpose @,
considering the liquor question.
a number of prominent masons
went to Leesville today to the bury.
ing of Mr.. j. j. Shealy, among them
were: Rev. W. d. Onick, G. M. Har.
man editor of Lexington Dispatch.
A. j. Fox. DIR. j. E. Kaufman, Scott
Hendrix and T. L Harman.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1905-07-21

/ heaa MRS Ma, Marine Burton OF Aoo
q F. Fen "a visiting Mrs r.. l. GapgIn augusta "a, n
raiI,rs mrs. J.. T. Fox one of the son.
whiie Says st he employees is spenaion s~poner .
,o Mr.; and AIRS. N N. saltor
this week. "'''eS In Saluda Co
W5addn M5, TiIman Youngnbloody Yty sl"dn. bodle and
mic. 'o'n ferguSon's nic ,
,eS Mr., r and, and Mrs. NJ B. Cook maid w.
',, y, 0usi0es trip .ast sattrday pa'u Wage
,. Mss n;s All, Allie Mae Gardner, one :,
spendil D > most charming young Upe ,od, OF R
~ np'"'ins a weile at Fairforest iaGies' q
nue. ne tg good ,e| people along R. F n
and 70 W. give ,S their carrier some ~. nsae con-
,I 'D "a'ermelons Occasionally ps''n :
p ,i afta. A. r. Il. B. Jefrcoat has been ,.,o,
: p SiIer @ the interest of his 'gen fan look
: d. for the past few dars m 'arm on;