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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
CHURCH GRAVEYARD
HAUNTED BY GHOSTS
STRANGE APPARIT1oNs SAID
TO HAVE BEEN SEEN,
STORY OF ALLEGED ORIGIN
0urdsr Of Two Young Lovers BY
Jealous Indian Cause Of Weird
Hghts-Csmetery Is Given .
Wide Berth After Dark.

Niles, Mich.-The village Of Bert
rand. four miles south, IL greatly ex-
cited over stories concerning apparitions
that are alleged to be seen nightly how
ering about the Bertrand church. There,
say the people Of tho neighborhood,
strange lights are seen in the evening
and holy music IN indistinctly heard.
Many Of the villagers are old French set
tiers and they believe implicitly that
the shades Of their ancestors and their
Indian foes are to be seen weaving in
and out between the head stones Of the
graveyard. In the Bertrand church
yard are the graves Of two young lovers,
Pierre and Rose. There also lies their
murderer, Gray Eagle, the Jealous In
dian.
The story is told that Mr.. snydam
and his wife. who after three years of
stormy welded life agreed to disagree,
met at Bertrand to settle upon terms
of divorce and that upon their arrival in
the village Syndam suggested that they
walk through the place of the dead and
examine the almost historic inscriptions
on the headstones. Within they found
the grave of the blanket squaw" wife
of old Bertrand, the French settler, who
gave his name to Niles little suburb.
Her headstone is in good condition, for
her descendants have kept it proudly.
and the epitaph, written in ancient and
ungrammatical French by her husband,
tells the world of her mafnifOld virtues
as wife and woman. Soon the twilight
changed into darkness, so the story
runs, and the moon came up as the
couple walked slowly among the graves.
They turned to look at the stained glass
windows of the church that they might
see the effect upon it Of the moonlight,
when strange awe fastened upon them.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
East DARLING.

April 16.-services last Sunday
were we'll attended The young
reople's society met in the afternoon
and Rev. Nordstrom made ar address
to them. Mrs. 'Nordstrom is we'll liked
A number will join the charch soon.
There will be services at the Swed-
ish Lutheran church Friday evening
April 9th at 7 80 p. m. All invited.
The young peoples society will
meet Sunday April goth at p. m.
Only q few attended the meeting at
the schoolhouse Friday.
Otis st. Dennis was the first here to
seed.
Miss Florence Cunningham has re-
turned to Minneapolis after visiting
her partents here.
MI. johnson and Mr.. Matteson of
Minneapolis are two new settlers here
on Prospect View farm. The family
will come later.
Miss Ruth Schelin is staying with
Mrs. g. A. Kull at Little Falls.
John A. S:hel,n is still busy paint
ing in Little Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. st. Dennis attended
church in Little Falls Sunday.
August Blomquist had a boat ride
to River Grove Sunday.
Fredericton Bros. are doing big
business buying cream.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

four men would hardly suffice to keep
her in restraint. She recovered from
this attack and was in good health
until short time ago, when the spell
woman was taken to the hospital where
she remained several days. Having
then apparently recovered she was al
lowed to return home and remained we'll
for awhile when the same symptoms ap-
peared. Foaming at the mouth and
barking like dog, the young woman
rushed about the apartment, wrecking
furniture and attempting to injure any,
one who approached her.
With the aid Of neighbors Mrs Mo-
Arthur managed to control her sister
until q doctor was sent for. When he
arrived, however, he was obliged to ad-
minister opiates before the woman
could be removed, and in the hospital
they worked over her until morning,
when the symptoms Of hydrophobia had
disappeared. Later in the day she was
once more apparently in normal health,
although weak, and was permitted to go
homo.
The physicians are puzzled by the
case. They are inclined to believe the
disease is a form of epileptic hysteria,
itself Of rare occurrence, the long lapse
Of time since the infection of the bites
almost precluding a theory of hydro
phobia, notwithstanding the pro-
nounced symptoms
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
West DARLING

April 16.-The bad roads Knocked
out the mail carrier a few days, but
the Darling postoa8ce is still doing
business at the old stand.
Many of the telephone poles are put
up.
The Golden Park farmer gave Silver
Park good cattle dog.
Pike Creek liveryman should hustle.
He can't get married if he is slow, as
Rockdale is busy.
Peter Peterson has been taken to the
Little Falls hospital.
Elmer Nelson has gone to North
Dakota.
Frank Rendahl will plant lots of
fruit trees.
The ladies sewing society will meet
with Mrs. P. A. Kuu April Z6 at 3
o'clock, In Green Prairie.
Rev. Chas. johnson was married
April 18th. We wish them every
blessing.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
North Buh

April 18.-The new creamery in
Lastrup has Teen started. We wish
the new enterprise great prosperity.
:. There vas hide and fur buyer here
last week and he did a GOOD business.
Geo. n. LEGO was at the county
seat this week. .~.--.' ..
Bertha Wilson has gone to Fargo for
the summer.
B. Vieth sold horse to Joe Van
Hercke for $85.
Adam Becker has moved his mail
box from Pistol Valley to the Granite
side.
Mike Schommer sold lot of skunk
hides to the Granite merchant.
J. j. Drummer has quilt new
barn.
Hubert Wiring is working for ].
Gross.
Fred Woke and VIM Ringer are
back from North Dakota.
John BaeDer has gone to Canada.
Listen we'll, you may hear the
wedding bell. Eli, George
Andrew Willis was at Pierz, and
says the roads are bad just now.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
HARMON TAKEN BACK
a Former Little Falls Man
is Arrested in
Idaho

Bemidji Pioneer 10: W. W. Hart.
mo1, VINO 10 accused in q warrant il.
sued some time ago Of adultery, VA.
brought back to Bemtdji this after
noon py Sheriff Bailey after IN ab.
senoe Of nearly two month. aart.
mon made his escape from the CITY
aftef q very highly sensational affair
IN which he TOOK the most prominent
part and which resulted in . com
PIe'at being made against him charg.
Ing MN with adultery.
aaftmon wes arrested BY the police
ct LACROSSE, Idaho, on q description
furnished BY Sheriff Bailey, Who Wa
notlneo by telegraph of his capture.
Shefth Bailey left last Monday fol
ldano after being assured that Hart.
mon would accompany him to Bemid.
il without requisition papers being
secured: The sheriff returned with
his prisoner this afternoon. Hart.
mons bonds were hxed.sat $500.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
WOMAN BARKS LIKE DOG
AS RESULT OF OLD BITE
Hydrophobia Appears Thirteen Years
After Accident-Strange Case
Puzzles Doctors.

New York. Apparently suffering
from rabies-she was bitten by q dog
IS years ago-Amanda Jones, aged q,
was taken from her home in this city
to q hospital the other day. It is one
Of the most Extraordinary cases of the
kind.
Her sister, Mrs. Mary Macarthur,
With whom she lives. says that Mics
jones when II years old was bitten on
both hands by dog, but the wounds
we're cauterized and no ill-effects ap-
Peared until last June when she sud-
denly developed all the usual symp-
toms Of hydrophobia and became 50
violent that the combined strength Of
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
ARRANCES OWN FUNERAL.
Girl Commits Suicide After Picking
Out Coffin in Which She Asks
to Be Cremated.

New York.-That Miss Anna e. Scott,
the girl who killed herself in Atlantic
City recently because of grief over her
fance's sudden death. had, with careful
Elaboration, arranged for her funeral,
even to the point of choosing her coffin,
became known when friend of the sui
eide called at Aldred's undertaking
shop. Telling John Aldred, Jr, that
she expected friend to die within few
days, Miss Scott discussed calmly the
best method of disposing of her own
body, and Informed the undertaken
that she would notify him when he was
needed. She said her friends name
was Anna Smith.
''She doesn't want to be buried" said
Miss Scott, 'but has told me she pre-.
fers cremation" She asked Aldred
how much it cost to cremate the body
and on being told the terms said they
were satisfactory.
"Now, I'd like to see coffin, she said.
Aldred led the way to the rear of the
shop and showed her several caskets.
"A plain one will d." she said, and
It was agreed that pine board coffin
with no embellishments would be used
I'm going away Tomorrow" said
Miss Scott, "and you'll probably hear
from me on Saturday. Now, don't for.
get, I want the body cremated and I'll
see that you get the money"
The suicide left message summon.
ing the undertaken to take charge Of the
body OF annie Smith" and a note to 8
friend in which money for the services
Of the undertaken was inclosed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Minneapolis Journal: The nearest
logs in any quantity are at Little
Falls. 100 miles above Minneapolis by
river; The boom company estimates
that were froze IN last fall. A little
timber is in the river below Little
Falls but no attempt will be made to
move 1t until it is picked up WITH the
advance drive. The company is get.
ting Its boom at Little Falls In shape
and expects to begin sorting logs Sat.
urdsy. In ten days or two weeks the
advance drives may be started, and 1t
will be three weeks at best before
they reach the Minneapolis mills.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The first dance of the series to be
given for the benefit of the M. W.
A. degree team will take place to-.
night at the hall Those attending
are assured of q good time. The team
has in contemplation camping out on
vacant grounds within the city limits
this summer. No meals are to be
served. but strict discipline will pre-.
vail, and there will be drills before
breakfast and after supper. Tents and
camp material will be procured. The
idea is a novel one, and should be one
of both pleasure and value. Exhibi.
tion drills will be given to which the
public will be invited Under the
command Of Chief Forester Adolph
Anderson the team Is making notable
progress.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers and little
daughter 1vah were out boating Sun
day afternoon above the north bridae.
Mr.. Chambers was rowing and the
little girl was in the bow of the boat
The boat struck boom, and the child
rising to see, got overbalanced and
fell into the water, which IL deep,
cold and swift at that point. Mr..
Chambers jumped In and got hold Of
the child. and reached boom pier.
where q crew under Shep Murphy
was working, and soon had them
safe. The boat, with Mrs. Cham
bers, dritted, but was caught. and No
one is the worse for what might
have been a fatal acoiden..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
Herald Advertising Pays
ThorouQhlu IN keepInu.

In the library of the Vatican is a
treatise upon dragons, written several
hundred years ago. The script is
twelve inches wide and some three
hundred feet in length. and the curl
GUS parchment upon which it is writ
ten is declared by tradition to be the
tanned intestine Of one of the ser.
penis written about.
AS the parchment is without seam
It is clearly the product of some enor-
nous animal, and it is only charitable
to the author to accept the statement
that the parchment is proof positive
that he wrote of actualities. as At
tested by the evidence adduced.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
Hindoo Bathing Festival.

Says a newspaper published In In,
lia: THE Mahavarni, the great bath
Ing festival of the Hindoos, was OBJ
served on the night of the LIST of May.
Immense crowds from all parts Of the
country repaired to Hardwar to battle
in the Gauges on the occasion. The
giving away to Brahmans of rice.
sweets, clothes and utensils on the 90
casion is considered meritorious, and
the festival must have proved wind.
fall to the priestly class. In Lahore
the festival was celebrate in a bent.
ting manner. The road between the
city and the Raw was instinct with
life throughout the night"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Justice Hunter decided Monday r,af-
'ter2oon in favor Of the defendant in
proceedings of unlawful detainer
brought by G. A. Sprandel vs.. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. Bellefeuille of Ripley. The
Bellefeuille quarter section was sold
under MORTGAGE foreclosure by j. Me-
cusker last year. Mr.. Sprandel had a
then t su. to out Se %ortfs
gors, who will have to leave the land.
F. 4. King was counsel for the de-.
PENDANTS and F. W. Lyon for the
plaintiffs. Bellefefnlle has appealed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
Society Man in Tolls.

Colorado Springs, Col.-The arrest Of
Richard Harding Lopez in Pueblo on a
charge Of embezzlement followed q vig-
lance OF two weeks on the part of the
detectives and they finally nabbed him
as he was about to receive an express
package that had been sent him from
Colorado Springs. Lopez is charged by
Judge Robert L. Hubbard. publisher OF
the Frontier, a monthly magazine, with
appropriating money of the company to
his own use. The amount specified in
the complaint is $3.50. Lopez Is we'll
known here and in Denver and has
moved in the exclusive society of both
cities.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

At the same moment and without word
being spoken their hands extended
themselves impulsively toward each
other, met and clasped. While it may
have been imagination, both have said
that they saw strange and silent con-
gregation of phantom forms preceding
them to the door of the ruined church,
1t seemed to them impossible that the
falling building could hold such
throng of flesh and blood. even at that
time of the temporary transmigration
of their souls
Clinging close together and impelled
by an unseen force, they followed and,
entering, fell on their knees. For lights
were burning and the congregation of
Indians and white people were joining
in the worship in response to the pale
priest who stood in unearthly beauty,
attended by dusky aoolytes, the young
Indian converts who had loved him.
Pastor and people, when they arose or
kneeled, moved as shadows do. The two
''of the earth earthly" fell PROSTATE in
the aisle and delivered up their souls,
then arose, unnoticed by the phantoms,
Joined in the prayer and praise.
In penitent prayer, as in songs Of
praise. their hearts went up to God and
they knelt still after all the worshipers
had seemed to fadeaway into space. Only
as the pale priest passed down the aisle
they heard a murmured PAX vobiscum"
and felt a touch of benediction, light a.
the gentlest zephyr.
When they rose they kissed each other
fervently and thanked God for the love
which still burned in their hearts,
though for time the clouds of selfish
ness and pride had hidden ito glowing
flame. Within few weeks the bodies
of the lovers were fou-. 60? IN death.
A short distance away lay the body Of
Gray Eagle. The Indian was in love
with Rose and in fit of jealous rage had
murdered them. He closed the bloody
chapter by taking his own life.
This and many other stories are rife
as to the nature Of the apparitions. Not
a resident of the old dilapidated village
will approach the churchyard after
night sets in, and even the unkempt
youths of the hamlets give the cemetery
a wide berth at all times. On several
occasions of late, it is claimed, ghosts"
have appeared before belated villagers
in noiseless manner and as suddenly
disappeared. On one or two such oc-
casions the ghosts have given chase and
the frightened individuals declare they
have been able to keep out of the way
only by the fleetest running.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
Girls Husk Corn.

Gays, 1n.-Twenty young women Of
this place have organized a corn husk-
ing club. The idea originated with the
women members Of the Presbyterian
thurch, and the girls have been making
a descent on nearby cornfields. They
have husked nearly 5000 bushels to
date. At the rate of four cents bushel
600 has been netted to the church fund.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The Court of Honor, the latest of
the city's fraternal orders, gave q
dance Wednesday evening, which was
successful in al features. A Bratnerd
orchestra furnished the music.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Dr. and Mrs. J. 81. Johnston of
Minneapolis who have been visiting
Mrs. Johnston's father. J. e. Hang,
and sister Josephine, returned home
Tuesday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

J. b. Koop, "a prominent merchant
OF Brainerd, visited at the home of
Mrs. g. Stoll the first OF the week.
Mr.. Hoops son SEVERN goes to the
parochial school here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The Red Men and their wives, SIS
ters and sweethearts, had splendid
time at their dance Monday evening
at the fine new hall of the West side.
The Red Men orchestra and the Red
Men band played, and the large num-
her present heartily enjoyed them.
selves.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

Folsom's orchestra played for the
fourth annual bail of the Elks, Mon
dsv night, (which was a pleasant
event. About forty couples attended.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The West side dremen gave their
annual dance Monday evening at West
Side social hall, and large crowd
enjoyed the hospitality of the West
Side FIRE fighters. The event was q
big success.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

DR.. Mlllspaugh has gone to Salt
Lake City, Boise, and other points, to
look after mining propositions in
which he is interested.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The third grade pupils of the Colum.
toia school gave party for Mamie
'Cekaia and Sydney Kay, who have
moved away with their parents.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The high school senior class held
their first rehearsal Monday evening
of their class play, which promises
to be great success.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
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DRY GOODS
GROCERIES
FURNl TURE
SHOES, ETC.

10 lbs. graduated sugar 81
10 lbs. oatmeal. .25c
/ Id. Arbuckle coffee Ice
l ID. Lion coffee .16c
15-lb pail jelly. 400
5-lb pail jelly zoe
lib. pkg. fancy seeded
! pkg. Arm and Hammer
brand soda 80. &c
l ID. ginger snaps &c
l ID. can Rumford's bak- nv
ing powder .2Oc
3 pkgs. garden seeds SO
8 bars Santa Claus soap. .25c
9bars Magic washing soap 25c
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20

The city schools opened last Mon.
day after the Easter vacation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
SPECIAL LABOR ORGANIZER
HERE.

A. L, Baker. special organizer of
the State Federation of Labor, at
present in Brainerd, will soon be in
little Falls, and make an effort to
revive some Of the dormant unions.
There is much that can be done here
by q good organiser. and Mr.. Baker,
who is an able man. will probably &C.
comrlish some good.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
Hard Lines.

Hitte-Do you write for cash now?
Witte-No; payment on publication
10 the best I can Get.--Puck
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-04-20
DISTRICT COURT.

The divorce case of Josephine Nor.
lund vs.. Victor b. Norlund, Judge
Searles decided in favor OF the plain.
tin, granting her petition for absolute
divorce, giving her 500 alimony and
the custody of her two children, boy
and girl. The parties live in Par.
ker. Mrs. Norlund claimed that her
husband was guilty of cruel and In.
human treatment, and her sister and
two other witnesses, besides herself,
to testify for her. Norlund denied the
allegations, and had three witnesses in
his support. L. w. Vasalv was attor-
ney for Mrs. Norlund and F. A. Lind
berg for the husband.
The case OF G. Valentine vs. John
and Leopold Leidenfrost was dis
missed on motion of plaintiffs attor-
ney.
The court took under advisement
the case of Geo. 81. Niles vs. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. v. Raglan and the case Of
school District No. so vs. +. D. Lap
ping and his bondemen, Henry FOES
and 81 r. VanAlstine.
The case of Peter Lemav We. F..
Graham was continued to September.
The case of Hans Nelson vs.. Trus.
tees of the Swedish Evangelical
church of Scandia Valley was contin-
ued to the special session in June.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-09-02

e0li feet on the. avenue and '4S feet on the
street. The property ia known a. Nos. 1927
70 1925 PARK avenue, and Nos. iOi TO lla
East I9Otb Atreft.
18TH STREET. -SchlesinRer 4 Fenichel
have sold to Alexander Brodow Nos, SOP and
5O4 West l39th street, a six story apa tment
house, on plot. 5Oxs1 u
Brown & Co. have sold for W. j. McClelland
10 Mayer 3, Auerbach Nos. leo and 1871 West
Thirty-siXth street, two four story dwellinR -,
on plot ~. 8X9S.g
EIGHTH AVENUE Herman and Martin
King have bought the five story. building
at No. 900 Eighth avenue, adjoining the
northwest corner OF Thirty-ninth street,
which they already own. They now con-
troll a plot b0X80.
EIGHTY-FOURTH STREET. Morris Cross
man, hs attorney. has bought the five story
fiat ct No. 2i6 West Eighty-fourth street,
on lot 78xlO2 2.
SEVENTY-SEVENTH STREET.-Josef LUIS
tiR has bought from AdOlph Beenstock
the four story dwelling at No. 33S East
Seventy-seventh street. on lot %. 4xiO2.2.
10TH STREET M l.. 4 G.. Ernst have
bought from John {. Heintz and Jacob
Siegcl Nos, $50 md 7i East l67th street.
two four story fats. on plot 53xIO0. They
have resold No. $50 to Clara Dean.
PROSPECT AVENUE.-A.. Shatskin r. Sons
nave sold Nos. PISS and 2i37 Prospect ave-
nue.. two frame houses. on plot 4lxiOO.
BONNER PLACE. Louis Reiss has sold to
Adam j. Dietzel No. 2 Bonner place, a two
family fra ne house, on lot 25x75.
is0TH STREET -Schober a Sauer have
bought No. sGT East isath street. a five story
Ijat. on lot 25KlOO. They recently bought
No. sos. adjoining.