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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
FIND PUBLIC OFFICE NO SNAP
Land. Officials swamped, Altho Work
ing Sixteen Hours a Day.

FARGO, N. D.-"prblic office is no snap"
& I'd sk to ehgyer and Rseeysr o
lipve they are the hardest worked men In the
city. despite the fact that they are putting In
sixteen hours day In their office, they are
swamped daily and arc crying for help.
Fargo's land office was running down to
The receipts were so low that the clerks had
been transferred and the office itself was in
danger Of being closed like the one at Grand
Forks, till bright idea struck certain Fargoans
and congress leeiSated the transfer of the two
eastern tier of townships from the Bismarck
district to Fargo. This made the Fargo office
II maximum office again and work began to
rol In, from the fact that the land in these
townships was in great demand and contests
We're being started daily.
The, work piled up so RAPIDLY the officials were
T land oee and at MRashagon
deaf ear. In the meantime work is accumulat ting
and the officials are doing some tall hustllng
to get as much out of the way rs possible.
Chat of Police Wade wants vngs to be COM
PEELED to work and wants authority TO appoint
a truant officer to chase the youngsters who
refuse to attend school.
The next meeting of the ordinance committee
of the city council to consider the new telephone
Wp nny and dc leaders Iea1 in the
Locally papers to present their respective sides,
Some months ago the Tristate tried to get q
and the North Dakota Independent company. in
which some Tristate and some local men arc
Interested. was organized. 1t applied for a long
distance franchise and the fun Fargo
ans don't object to the long distance part and
wholesalers. machinery dealers and other are
Interested, but the ma iority of the citizens fear
another local exchange, of which they are some
what In terror.
The Commercial club had meeting and de-
cided to inddrse the long distance franchise, and
4 is now up to the city council.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
TRY THIS FoR YOUR Cough

5f8 Mix half ounce OF conce ntrated Oil
of Pine with two ounces of glycerine
and half pint Of good whisky; shake
well and use in tablespoon doses every
four hours. This is the formula pre-
scribed by DR., Wallace, the renowned
throat and lung specialist, who estab-
lished the camp for consumptives in the
pine woods oHas Maine, and whose re
markable curessa ttracted widespreadsat-
tentien among theamedical fraternity.
DR.. Wallace declares that it. will heal
the lungs and cure any cough that is
durable and viii break up an acute cold
in twenty. four hours. I. The ingredients
can be secured from any prescription
druggist at small cost and is easily
mixed. The only care necessary is that
it be thoroughly shaken.
Be sure not to buy the ordinary bulk
Oil Of Pine; this will produce nausea on
account Of the quantity necessary and
the impurities that it contains, conse-
quently cannot be effective.
The concentrated Oil of Pine is put
up for medicinal use in half ounce
walls inclosed in small round wooden
eases which protect it from heat and
light. It is also said to be an excel
lent remedy for lumbago and all forms
of uric acid rheumatism. For this pur-
pose it is taken raw; a few drops On
sugar night and morning.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
ST. CLOUD TO LOSE I4ANDOFFICE
Recent Reports Are Confirmed by
Hororo,i cci opor,c T,n4tnr

ST. CLOUD, AuNN.-Rumors from Washing
ton that the st. Cloud land office will be
ceived by the register from the commissioner
directing him not to set any proofs or con-
tests after Nov. 80 Instructions were also
received transferring the official stenographer
and clerk to Duluth.
II. J. Folts Of Minneapolis and party Of
Wisconsin capitalists were here to investigate
the possibilities of the new town of Sartcll.
Mr.. Folts has sold half of his townste to
the Wisconsin men and they plan to put in
large paper mill.
John Poetic fell from the third story Of the
st. Joseph's home Tuesday afternoon and was
fatally, injured. He was IT years old and was
cry feeble. 1t is believed he leaning over
he railing and lost his balance.
: Fire destroyed the barn of Julius Martini
and six horses were cremated. Martini Is a
!, FARMER living about ten miles from this city
1t is believed that the fire of incendiary
origin. l.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
CHEESE PRODUCTION DOUBLED
State Of Wisconsin Shows Remarkable
Growth in Dairying.

IN MADISON, W1s.-One hundred and ten mil
non POUNDS OF cheese were made in Wisconsin
t duaed yea xs amost twice
sity of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton bulletin on "The Development Of Factory
DalrylnS IN Wisconsin" which has just heen
prepared by Professor H. l.. Russell of the wis
eonsn College of Agriculture and u. s. Baer,
assistant dairy and food commissioner
The statistics show the addition Of 11s new
cheese factories or nearly forty each year.
The amount of butter manufactured in cream
cries of the state has. increased 60 per cent
IN nve years: the figures showing 5000. 900
pounds for 1900 and $500, 900 pounds In 1905.
a %he eod b UT made on farms has grown from
"a. 00O 600 pounds in 1900 to 80, 800 900 pounds
IN III 1909, an Increase OF 3 sper cent It evi-
dent from this that factory dairying Is in
creasing relatively faster than the home pro.
.duction On the farms. f1O
=. The. most vigorous factory development the
last I'VE years is shcwn to have been in cen
tsal wisconsin 9 In shawano oconto. Waunaca.
Chippewa end Barron, the ten counties located
IN the central part of the state, the number
of cheese factories has grown from la to o0s
an increase Of sixty-ive, sind the number Of
seventy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
GEORGE BREUGGER DEAD
Williston Loses One Of It's Leading
Business Men,

WILLISTON. n. D.-Gecrge Breugger, one of
the old timers and prominent business man OF
the city. is dead. About n week ago while help
ing to start a sasolene engine In the Breueser
elevator the engine threw him some distance
and he received several severe bruises about
his chest and Sides two ribs being broken. The
physicians thought he was recovering and ex-
pected that in few days he would be out, when
a sudden relapse occurred which resulted In his
DEATH
Mr.. Breugger was born at Watertown, Wis.
and came to Williston at the time the Great
Northern railroad built into the city. He entered
the general merchandise business with his broth
err. He was 80 years Of age and is survived By
a wife and four children. :" The funeral was
held from the Congregational church this after
noon.
The attorneys of Williams county held meet
ing in this city for the purpose Of organizing
a bar association. T. S. Becker elected
chairman and E A. Palmer Secretary
Because of the irrigation project In this sec
ton labOrers are very scarce. Common labor de-
mands SO a day and carpenters and masons have
more work than they can do.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
KILLED BY FALLING TREE
Carlson, Woods1nan. Is Dead at Black
duck, MINI.

BEMIDJI, MINN.-Word has been received
here of the death in Blackjack Of William
Carlson. a woodsman, who was crushed under
falling tree
Carlson had but recently come to the woods
and was employed by Blake, & Hawkins with
others in cutting road from the camp into
the woods. He had assisted in telling large
tree in the road. and when it fell he was
caught underneath and pinned to- the ground:
Death resulted instantly. He had two sisters
living in Minneapolis. = ~,
The Indians on the Red Lake reservation
will receive their annuity payments beginning
Nov l and continuing until every member of
the band has been paid John I. Frater, Indian
agent, came M from Leech Lake agency Mon
day and Is now at Red Lake. - :,
The regular payment amounts to IS head
for every full and mixed blood on the roll, and
at this payment all additional amount of about
$6S each will be given the reds, this being
and down timber On the reservation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31

The Globe Land & Loan company to John
felzer, lots 10 to Is, block g. South
Lawn .:..:.:.:.. $500
AIDA Greenleaf- to Carl Waldron, lot l.. :.
:, piock 50 GroVeland :..... ........... 1850
4 W ps,;Ii company lot 90, block
Andrew Matson and: V wife to John p Ao'
Henry, lots II and IS, block 81, West
Minneapolis, second division. . 1900
Fannie and Charles NJ. Lane to Charles
&; Snyder, lot g., block 2, George W.
e Fred oa1e pa arf
block IL, Case & Moore's addition. -. $3.50
Minnesota Debenture company to John
Thorson, front 50 feet lots / to 8,
Dickens subdivision L 81" J. G. :.
lemons outlets northumberland. 1900
Edgar R. Williamson and wife to Louis
3: Berglund, lot 10. block 8, Fair
Sarah .DIornaMa to. william T. Fittering, ''
!, - lot COL, Minnetonka Lake park, ......, 100
hnut christopher and wife to John Kali
berg, lot g., block 2, iDrew's addition. $50
Archie J. Broullette and wife to August
,,, W!eis, lot 27 block g. Lawndale. 49,. 600
William KemDf and wife to Herman
= kempf, part west half. northwest -.
sSat5 naif northwest Quarter HsT sec Rf5a
Andrew R, McNichol to Grace W. Wb bet 'V''
more, lot TO- block 16. Nicollet park 100
fortius C. :Deming to- LIVER Gabrieison,
1o lot u, block lock l. Demng & Kinmore's $50
Frederick johnson, part Of northwest
quarter a southwest quarter section 32-
ce dls2s So ......... 1900
= I Woodward, lots 10 and 90 block 225 ~
Wells. Sampson & BIS, and lots 10
-, and 20, block 225 Freudenreich's. Is ono
Flora B. Ingraham to Olive johnson.
s, lots 49, 20 and 21 seal1um Gates' 1000
Nelson all lots II and 1s, block S.
first division Remington. :park. 15oo
John kennedy to Effie ]. Kennedy; south. ~~~
: westerly two:thords lots and 2, block
> ~ Mill company's addition to Town
OF 81. Anthony ................ Loon
American eRal Estate Investment Loan ''0
company to Lewis W. Boyle and wife:
LOT 8 block 20, Calhoun Park ....... 900
Frank Plough and wife to Lillian ~.
Bagley; lot 4, block g., Nichols & Sac ,t
Sarah G. and George Getty to Mary A. o'soo
Hough; lot 10, block 2, Roberts a5o
Ella G: and William L. Bigelow to James
r. Murphy and wife; lots IL to H.
block a., Gable Line ....... aoo
The Globe Land & Loan company to John
Williams; lots 10 to %, block 3, S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
BOTH FEET CUT OFF
Section Hand Pays Dearly for His
'5r; .e- -Dehai1ch i -

BRAINERD. MINN.-Alvin Gustafson, a sec.
t1on hand on the Minnesota & international.
had both feet taken off by freight train In
the Northern Pacific yards here last night. He
had been drinking and was found lying between
I've rails OH his face by brakeman who was
riding the pilot. The engine and three cars
passed over his legs before the train could be
stopped.
! No less than three candidates for mayor, re-
publican, socialist and independent are In the
held; and the city contest IS exciting more In
terest than the county or state. Senator Clapp
and e. s. Durment of st. Paul addressed a
rousing republican meeting here. Senator Clapp's
address was mastery effort and was very ef-
fect1ve IN lining up republicans for the entire
state ticket. He read the attack on Roosevelt
IN the democratic campaign book and said
IT johnson was friend OF the president. he
would not give assent to such calurny. but
would den0unce It, as It. deserved.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31

Seasons Work at Villa Maria Opened
Auspiciously.

FRONTENAC, MINN.-The first musical Of
the season at Villa Maria proved a great sue
Those who participated were: r
Calender, Minneapolis Miss F. Webb, supe
rior Wis; Misses Laura and Helen Coons, Lake
City; Miss Daisy Omsted, Sioux Falls, S. D.;
Miss Blanche O'Ready. Webster, s. D.; Miss
Beulah Garrard Evelyn Garrard, Harriet Witte
and Catherine Garrard, Frontenac. Miss Ethel
Cushing of st. Paul, in we'll given recitation,
invited the audience to join the ''Order of the
Smiling Face 49,
The Philharmonic club will give ''Tannhau-
SER" and the elocution class promises very
fine recitation at the next musical Sunday
evenings are given by the seniors to the study
of master musicians and artists and their works.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
MORE YOUNGEST SOLDIERS
Two Fort Dodgers Make Claims-One
Supported by Pension Department.

FORT DODGE, IowA--Perry gyam. who has
been declared by the pension department. at
civil war. was Il former resident of Fort Dodge.
His father was colonel of an Iowa regiment
in the war, going from his office in the
land department. then stationed here, With MS
regiment.
While Byam may lay claim to being the
youngest. a. C.: Stevens, another Fort Dodger, Is
believed lily to be the youngest of them
all. He entered the service when he was Is.
He ran away three times before his father would
give his permission for him to remain In the
ranks but consent was at last secured and the
young man was in the service until the close
of the Mr.. Stevens is now resident OF
Omaha.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation,

Women suffering from any form of
female weaknessarei invited to promptly
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass All letters are received,
opened, read and answered by women
only. A woman can freely talk of her
private illness to q woman; thus has
been established the eternal confidence
between Mrs. Pinlkham and the women
Of America which has never been
broken. Out of the vast volume OF
experience which she has to draw from,
it is more than possible that she has
gained the very knowledge that will
help your case. She asks nothing in
return except your goodwill, and her
advice has relieved thousands. Surely
any woman, rich OF poor, isvefyfoolish
If She does not take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance.
If you are i'll, don't hesitate to get
bottle of Lydia E. Pink ham sVegetabl3
Compound at once, and write Mrs. Pink
ham, Lynn. Mass, for special advice.
When medicine has been successful
in restoring to health so many women,
you cannot we'll say, without trying it:
- I do not believe it will help me-"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
wATcHMAN HELD FOR SHOOTING
Travis Must Answer for Lads Death
Il j. at Jamestown,

nain' Employed in the Northern Pacihe yards.
who shot and killed Gottlieb Elnhorn. Russian
lad 137 years old, for the supposed theft of Il
bunchio lath. is being held for hearing at the
JANUARY term of court. The general opinion is
that avis greatly exceeded his authority as
wutchlnhn.
Elkss Lodge, No. 9o5 is erecting q three-story
building which it expects to occupy about the
fist OF the year. The first floor Will be occu.
pied by mercantile hrn while the second
and thild floors will be devoted to lodge rooms
and dance ball. 1t Will be one of the finest
buildings in the state.
The Northwestern Telephone Exchange com.
pany is erecting large brick building here.
When completed and fitted with the latest teIe-
phone apparatus, it will cost 5000 All the
old telephones over the city will be replaced
with new ones.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
BUILDING PERMITS

>S~<>~~~>%N~~~~N~~~~ -.
A. J. Carlson, 306: "E'' street NE. frame ..
Dwelling .,.:.:.:. .............* 81, 800
J: D. Archer 1903 BlaisdeIl avenue same j 800
Minnesota Debenture company 371O IRE =
mo. mont az avenue N. same. .......... 100
game 3dS fremont avenue n, same. HOO
s sanie' Sexo fremont avenue N, same. LOO
S S' S ora fremont avenue N, same -. 100
same, SI54 fremont avenue N, same. LOO
pnuo ". Wa1ton agency 1912, same 1,1OO
Charley, Anderson, 2901 Bryant avenue n,
tWQ-story frame dwelling r............. $500
rave "lnor permits ................... 1890
Total ............ S1h 0c0
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

ARLINGTON, s. D.--Walter Dawson of Ia
Dor, Iowa, and Miss Pearl Blodget of this city
were united in marriage yesterday and a we'd
ding feast was spread for the relatives and
friends $50 80 ~ s5a.,, - ~ Y
Miss Pauline Boldt and Henry PiehI were
married at the home Of the brides mother,
Mrs. Fred Boldt, today.
FERGUS FALLS, MINN.-Ira Kelley and
Miss Mary Snyder were quietly married here
today, the ceremony being performed By Rev.
T.. q. Kleppe. Es
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
NORTHWEST NECRoLoG1C

MOUNT VERNON, IOWA-Rev. A. X. Knox,
pastor of the Presbyterian church, died yes
terduy Of hemorrhage of the lungs. He preached
as usual Sunday. A month ago his resigna-
ton, because of i'll health, was accepted by
the presbytery, the pastorate. to close the last
Sunday of November. - x '"'Ns s - = = =
La CROSSE, WIS.-John Kutzborsky, presi-
dent of the Segelke e. Kohlhaus Manufacturing
company, died in this city, aged II. He was
1864, living In La Crosse since 1855.
LAKOTA, n. D.-Ars. A. J. Gronna wife
of Congressman Gronna, received a telegram
today announcing the death of her father
David l.. Cstby, at the. family home at Spring
Grove; Mimi. She left by the first train aud
will be present at the funeral. Mr. Ostby was
SO EearslEof saEe. =
FERGUS FALLS, ADMINISTRATOR Halvorson
died here from complications incident to old
age. He was "a years old and had been i'll
for some time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31

suffer in silence and drift along from
bad to worse knowing full well that
they ought to have immediate assist
lnce, but natural modesty impels
them to shrink from exposing them
selves to the questions and probable
examinations of even their family
physician. lis unnecessary. Without
money or price you can consult wo-
man whose knowledge from actual ex-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
CATHOLICS CEI.ERRATE

CANNON FALLS, MINN.-The formal open
ing of the Catholic church, after weeks of
ence of former pastors, Rev. Fathers Pender-
;gast and Fitzgerald, with crowd OF hearers
and sermon by Rev. Father Gaughan of Red
Wing. The church was built about twelve years
ago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
PITsCH, FENCE BUILDER, LOSES
Town Officers Acted Legally in Remov.
ino Nhc&,,,o4:...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisdom Hanley a and
James Mcllquaham, officers of the town Of An
son, who were arrested Oct for removing a
renee which Rudolph Pitsch had erected in the
highway, We're found not guilty yesterday after
noon, Judge Jenkins holding that as town Of
fcers they had acted legally. 49, =. :
P1tsch now will commence an action for tres
pass Town officers have not yet succeeded In
getting criminal warrant for the arrest Of
Mrs. Pitsch, who fired at them while they We're
removing the fence.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
FARMER AND LYNX FIGHT
Fillmore County Man Has Novel and
Exciting E,xnerience

Exciting Experience.
PRESTON, MINN.-Olaf Skrukrud of Holt
township brought to Preston the skin of Cana
aian lynx which he caught in a trap for
fox, -
skrukrud tried to kill the animal with
club and had to fight for his own safety,
He succeeded in getting his gun and one shot
between the eyes settledsthe fray.
The animal was as large as a shepherd dog
ana the first one seen in Fillmore county III
twenty-five years.
.Skrudrud's house is in dense forest, and he
Is on the lookout for more Of the big cats. He
says. however, that he will know what the next
animal Is before he attacksiit with a club
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
RIVEEMAN SENTENCED
wi LIVrIxAN SEN TENCED
Cameron Pleads Guilty to Using Knife
Two Years at Waupun.

LA CROSSE, WIS-William Cameron a river
man, who was arrested in Rock Island, ILL.,. and
stapin tS a this T, city to
the evening OF Sept. FL pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to ,Waupun for two years: Mich,
ael Mosler. marine engineer. pleaded guilty.
70 the charge of larceny and was sentenced to
Waupun for nine months
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c. 0. ?. LEADERS,
AROUSE VOTERS
NELSON CoUNTY'S BEST MEET
ING HELD AT LAKoTA.
Sarles, Gronna, Williams and Turner
Defend Republican Administration in
State and Nation-Gronna Starts on
Speubinding Tour in Three Of the
Counties.

Special TO The Journal.
Lakota, N. D.. Oct 31.--The largest attended
and most enthusiastic political meeting In Mel
son county in years held at the opera
house here last evening. Three hundred persons
were present. including many ladies. The speak
ers were Congressman A. J. Gronna, Governor
L. Y Sarles, General z. A. Williams and II. II.
Turner. National and state issues were thoroly
discussed and republican principles were plainly
laid before the voters. 1t after II o'clock
before y the meeting adjourned. Because he
missed the train in the morning Governor Sarles
was given welcome Which showed conclusively
the sentiment OF the people of this section
toward him.
Congressman Gronna made a practical heart
to-hcart business talk touching upon the yari
Gus questions which before the voters. lie
showed that while great progress had been
retrosrade movement in state and territorial
days when the democrats ruled.
General L. Williams Of Bismarck confined his
remarks to state issues and proved that all OBJ
structi3ns to progressive legislation had ema-
hated'fr"m democratic sources.
= Turner and Sarles.
II. r. Turner of Fargo was next introduced
by Chairman Jorgcnson OF the state central COM
mittee." He touched upon the growth and pros
perity of the state in recent years and stated
a exports. The Wealth of the agricuituraI
interests in North Dakota had increased $120, 900
i'll lHe past uecUuc uHuef republican auulnlS-
atom The difference between tariff for reve
nue. and protection pointed out and the
speaker said that the example given Of protec
ton by. republicans in recent years was be-
Ing advocated ny old statesmen in Europe.
After selection by the Petersburg bank the
governor was introduced and made a lucid and
plain talk upon the finances of the state and
pointed out what improvements had been made in
conducting various offices. His explanation was
carefully listened to and was convincing. While
admitting that the expenditures had been large
Il was. shown that over three quarters of a mil
lion dollars had been appropriated for the per-
manent improvement of state institutions, and
that careful examination of state records would
show that not penny had been squandered.
Congressman Gronna left today Il short
POLITICAL campaign east of here On Nov. he
Is billed to deliver address at Mekinock in
Grand Forks county, and he will speak In Trail
and Cass counties. He interests the voters by
givingt them plain, practical talk on the mat
tiers which attracting the greatest interest,
both national and state
The ointment. far be learned. is
very Strongly in his favor at all points over
the state. The manner In which he took hold
of affairs at Washington greatly impressed the
people, They believe that he is the right man
In the right place and everywhere giving
him the greatest encouragement.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-31
SCHOOLS CLOSED BY DIPHT4ERIA
Three Deaths Among Pupils at Black
River Falls.

BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIs.-The health Of
hcer ordered the city schools all closed here
today until further notice, owing to diph iberia
There have been four cases among the pupils,
three Of which proved fatal. No new cases are
reported. ,-I