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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12
MORRISON and TODD.
How Our County Secured
Its Western Halt Well
Told

Mrs. Mary Brewer of Todd county is
writing some very interesting articles
on the early history of central Mime
sofa. In the Long Prairie Leader of
last week Mrs. Brewer tells how Nor
rison county secured its western half
An achievement IN which the late N.
Richardson was prominent. Follow
ing are some extracts from the article:
Todd county as it was originally
laid out was bounded on the west by
Douglas county and Ottertail county,
on the south by Stearns county, on the
east by the Mississippi river, and on
the north by Cass county. think
Wadena county was not organized at
the time speak of, but was taken
from Cass county afterward. =
When the county was organized and
the county seat placed at Long Prai-
rie the settlers in the eastern part Of
the county did not like the location of
the county seat, and the organization
was failure and became void. and
all that was left of it was the seal and
the remembrance that 1T had been.
After the Indian war scare settlers
began to come back to their homes,
and those living In the eastern part Of
the county along the Mississippi river,
not liking where the county seat was
located, petitioned the legislature to set
off the two eastern tiers of townships
in Todd county and add them to Nor
;; rison county. Mr.. A. D. Brewer was
appointed by Geo: Miller to open an
election precinct for the fall election
of 1854, and then the vote would be
taken on the division of the county
r. fot, <lo
lived on Round Prairie with him,
went to the house of Robert Smith in
West Union, and opened the polls, the
ballots being received in an old cigar
box without cover. Five votes were
cast. Mr.. Brewer then adjourned to
the dwelling of Mrs. Mary Gordon, at
the foot Of Lake Osakis five miles
away, where he received three votes
more.
History says this was the first cleo
ton since 1857, held west of the Mis-
sissippi The whole number of votes
cast was %; 20 in favor of the add
ing to Morrison county, s against.
Most Of the early settlers of West
Union being still away, and thus was
our beautiful county torn in two and
over a third given to another county.
Fort Ripley was in Todd county
when the county was surveyed, and
laid out, and the settlers on the Mis-
I sissippi river were not in as much
danger from the. savage Sioux as we
We're and they could come back tc
their homes sooner than those living
in other parts of the county.
shall never forget the day'when we
knew that we had lost the land All
looked sad, for it would have helped
us to pay our tax for county improve
ments and Todd would have been as
large as Stearns county. It looks on
the map now as if it had hard strug-
gle for its life, and that it was
pinched up in small quarters, and
Morrison county looks in shape like g
| large house, with a large watch towe1
); built in front, that appears to say tt
the surrounding countless don't dare tx
try to take any of our lands, for VIZ
will defend them to the last inch o1
ground but Todd has survived, and
is one Of the finest dairy counties in
the state.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12
SHOT BY~AIR GUN.

A painful accident befell the four
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Mangels OF Elm Dale Monday
night Her eight-yearold brother
was toying with loaded air gun,
when in some manner the gun went
off, the shot striking the little girl on
the front of. the jaw on the left side,
and entering the flesh to point
about half the length Of the jaw,
following close to the bone the entire
distance. The little girl was brought
to the hospital, where an operation
took place Tuesday morning. The
little one was taken home and no bad
results are anticipated.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12
Soliciting Committees Have
Met With Good Success
Committees Appointed

Little Falls Will celebrate July 4th
in beftting manner. So it was
decided at we'll attended meeting of
business men and citizens at the city
hall Monday evening.
The meeting was called to order bv
Mayor Moeglein, and was note worthy
for the enthusiasm that prevailed
among those present. It was clear
that they meant business, the outcome
of which would be a glorious Fourth.
The first subject tackled was that of
securing band for the day. No
trouble was experienced in this
matter. Members of the disbanded
city band were present and stated that
undoubtedly they could round up the
band of twelve to fifteen pieces,
providing. they were given SIS for
their services. It was thereupon voted
to set aside $25 for the band, which,
with the $50 voted for this purpose
by the city council, makes the SIS.
Officers were chosen as follows:
'Secretary-G. G. Raymond, treasurer
L.: W. Vasaly. -.
With the exception of one member
who was unable to serve, the solicit
ing committee, which was discharged
at the previous meeting, was re-
appointed.
G. R. Anderson was appoined to fill
the vacancy. These were instructed
| to solicit as much more money as
possible and collect it at once.
A general committee of five was
then appointed, which consisted of
the three officers and Chas. Sylvester
and A. A. Feuger.
There was considerable talk of hav-
ing the lodges get out floats for the
occasion, but what inducements should
be offered them to do this was left
over to the next meeting. The meet
ing was then adjourned to Thursday
evening, at which time the general
committee and the soliciting COM
mittee were to report. Immediately
after the meeting Monday evening the
general committee met and appointed
the following sub committees
Sports Harry Meyers, John Smith,
VIM. Garfield, Loren Roberts, Fred
Fraser
=, Band -stand-Chas. LaFond, Hub
Freisinger.
Printing and Advertising-P. j.
Vasaly, J. T. Hobllt, Ed. NJ. LaFond.
Baseball-Chas Sylvester. L. w.
Vasaly, Earl Wetzel.
To 7. F. Murphy was given the
3. work Of securing q good speaker fol
the day, and committe, composed o1
the secretaries Of different lodges
was appointed to see that the lodges
got out floats for the parade.
The soliciting committee started out
the next day, and has been meeting
with fattering success
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Most of the through trains were
annulled during the past few days on
account of washouts in Montana and
other places in the West. A large
amount Of. equipment is held up west
of Helena and Butte, Mont. No
through tickets are being sold here at
present
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12
PART OF UNION BLOCK SOLD

The east half of the Union block,
known as the Cardinal building,
owned by Mrs. D. Beveridge, Of
Chippewa Falls, Wis.,, it is under
stood, will soon pass into the hands Of
John Vertin. While the deal is not
yet closed, it Is practically so. The
consideration is not given out, but if
it is the sum that is rumored, Mr..
Vertin has made an excellent deal.
The west half of this building is
owned by W. Wilcox, who when it was
first erected, conducted drug store in
the place.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12
IN JUSTICE COURT.

John Petrowski of Pike Greek
brought action yesterday afternoon in
Justice Gerritz's court against
Stanislaus. Drellock, charging him
with throwing stones at cattle grazing
in .comp1ainant's pasture, Defendent
pleaded guilty to the charge, and was
fined the costs of the action, in the
sum Of So. 45.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

OLD friends of John w. Schenck,
formerly of this city, will regret to
learn Of the death of Mrs. Schenck,
from cancer, at Aitkin last week. The
deceased leaves, besides her husband,
three children. Mr.. Schenck is a
well known railway mail clerk He
has been off duty since March caring
for his wife.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

At the meeting of the state dental
association of St. Paul Tuesday a
silver loving cup was presented to Dr.
G. 0. Orr, of Jordan. formerly of
Little Falls, in recognition Of his
services to the association.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12
SPECIAL TERM OF COURT.

At short special term Of the dis]
trict court in this city Wednesday,
afternoon, the case of State of Mlnne-
sofa VS.. S. Trebby, which was brought
up, was continued and Mrs. Elizabeth
Shubert was granted divorce from
her husband, John Shubert, on the
grounds Of dese1tion. Judge N. D.
Taylor presided
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Cass Lake Times: Next Monday J.
Neils, accompanied by his two
daughters, the Misses Ida and Anna,
will leave home for trip to Latz,
Russia, where Mrs. Agather, formerly
Miss Neils, is living. Afterward they
will travel in Europe for several
months before returning to Cass Lake.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

The Misses Estelle, Abba, Rose and
Edith Richard, daughters of L. E.
and j. B. Richard, returned home
Wednesday evening from Crookston,
where they were attending a girls
academY
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

The members of the Merchants Co
operative association will hold their
annual meeting this evening at the
Offices of the secretary, N. n.
2Bergheim. It is understood that they
will consider the advisabi1ity Of open.
ing up the association o. elevator,
located on broadway northea
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Davieux leave
next Tuesday for an extended visit in
Canada, where they will visit rela-
tives. Three of his sisters live there
whom he has not seen for nearly forty
wears.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

The street fair committee met Tues
day night at the Commercial club
rooms, but as number Of the
members were absent from the city,
no action was taken, but those present
offered suggestions along different
lines, which were discussed to some
extent.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12
STATE BANK l
THEIR NEW HOME.

The Merchants State bank is now
located in it's new home in the Realty
building on the corner of Broadway
and First street southeast The place
is very conveniently, arranged, and
the wants of this popular institution s
growing patronage can be properly
attended to.
The Merchants has now one OF the
finest homes in this part of the state.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

The Degree of Pocahontas will give
a dance next Wednesday evening, June
18th. The Pocahontas dances are
always pleasant affairs and, no doubt,
this one will be well attended.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

H. H. Potter, who has been
telegraph operator for the N. P. at
Burtrum, LETT for Duluth Thursday,
where he will be employed by the
company in like capacity.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Miss Viva Rasmussen of St. Paul
formerly resident of this city, is
cashier at Smiths celebrated con-
fectionery store in st. Paul. This is
the finest store of it's kind in the
northwest. Her many friends here
will be glad to know that she has a
good position.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12
LIGHTNING PUT TELEPHONE
CABLE OUT OF COMMISSION.

OAOAH w Vt COMM1O0lON.
In Monday mornings storm the
telephone cable at the corner of Broad
way and Second street southeast was
struck by lightning, shooting through
the a1mor of the cable and allowing
moisture into the cable, thus knocking
number Of telephone wires out of
commission.
A cable expert of the Northwestern
Telephone company came up Wednes-
day night, and was busy all Thursday
morning boiling out the wires in the
cable, and putting them in order.
The work was finished yesterday
afternoon.
Lihtning also struck the telephone
line in front of the lower Farrow
livery, but the line was easily put in
order again.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

The Bijou has changed hands again,
r. L. Heustis, of Minot, n. D., being
the new proprietor. Possession was
taken Wednesday. =.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

j. w. Crossfeld left for Peoria Tues
day, where he goes as district
delegate to the National Woodmen s
convention
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

BOWLUS WILL CELEBRATE.
Bowlus, the new 500 town, is surely
on the map. They will hold a big
celebration at that place the Fourth.
The Upsala band will be in at
tendance.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Ira Warren, who. was operated on at
Lake Elmo recently, is convalescing
and will be home in a few days.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

The state convention of the rural
free delivery carriers of Minnesota
will be held today in Red Wing. j. F.
McNally, carrier on route No. 8, is a
delegate form this place.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Mrs. Herman Ritter of Randall
returned to her home Wednesday from
the hospital, having recovered from
a recent operation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

The three-months- daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Domisch of the
West side is quite i'll with bronchitis
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Ander-
son, June 2, a daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Mrs. P. j. Gau OF Granite is at the
hospital, and will be opearted on
Saturday morning for appendicitis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Chas. Rose has accepted a position
in the Larson & Br1ese grocery store.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

st. Cloud Journal Press: Miss
Ruth Abeles is entertaining Miss
Regina Burton of Little Falls. A
small number of little girls have been
invited TO the Abeles home this after
noon to meet the little guest.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

c. P. Penfeld and DR.. Penfield of
Grimmell, Ia, father and uncle of w.
E. Penteld, arrived Thursday after
noon and will spend months visit
here and the near vicinity.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Rev. Robt. Bradley, of Danville,
H., will preach at the Presbyterian
church, West side, next Sunday morn
ing at 1890 o'clock. Rev. T. M.
Findley, minister at large, will also
be present All invited.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

The local delegates to the state
firemen's s convention at Mankato have
returned home, and report a fine time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12
DISCONTINUED RECRUITING
STATION AT THIS POINT.

Sergeant Geo. Stergeritz, who has
been in charge of the U. S. recruit
ing station here, with headquarters at
the American house, closed here We'd
nesday. The Office has been open here
for about three months, during which
time eight have enlisted in the
service,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Hans A. Hanson of Elm Dale under
went an operation at the local hospital
Yesterday afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Joe
tagerbauer, Friday, June 5, a
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Kerich, Tuesday, June 9th, a son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

The Staples and Hibb1ng ball teams
will play at Staples Saturday, Sunday
and Monday. It is likely number
from here will attend the Sunday
game
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

G. E. Vasaly and s. R. Fortier
returned Wednesday morning from
the state firemen's convention at
Mankato. There was large at
tendance and a good time, as well as
a beneficial meeting. Mankato treated
the visitors royalty. The city has q
population of around 12, 600, has a
prosperous look, and is one Of the
most enterprising cities in the state,
with fine business. structures, paved
streets, and an electric street railway.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-06-12

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Donat
Trettel, Wednesday, June 10th, a
daughter. !,
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-08

Missouri No asso, l.. l.. Simoct river Jan. |, l9oN, Harry Laurie "t al Missouri No. ; asso., l.. l.. iSnrocL riy,r Jan. l. l9oN, H. Nelson ct al. Missouri No. asso. l.. l.. Smoch river Jan. l. I9oS. II Nelson ct al Missouri No 1, R L. Washington creek Jan. |. loo>. II. Nelson ct aL Missouri No. |. L. l.. Smock river Jan. l. l9oN. IT. Nelson ct al.
 RatacI lode claim head of snow eulcn. Jan. |. IgoS, Gust Hagen. Jessie lode claim, R. L. Snow eulch Jan. l9oN. C. NJ. Ntsou vt al.
 Eagle lode claim. |. l.. Snow gulch Jan |, l9o> e. r. Nil~rn or al
 Conveyances.
 Karl IT .$rnWmsk to C. E. Ltttlc- Hold Dee. l. 1906. half of TrsS1 ou R. L. peuck creek.
 Karl R ScNWeusN 10 C. r.. IiDtl"- icld Sept. 10. laoI fourth interest in Tos-a ou E. L. PclucE crach
 Karl E. Schw,nslJ Jo C. r.. iLul"- dcld Sept, 10. l9O7 ouc sixth interest in Leonard bench. Prurk creek.
 II. Nelson to J. Nicolyon. Jan. 9 10oN all interest in locations made Jan. l. 1908, by Laurie and Nelson on s;inroch, Coal and Washington creeks ] Stout to T. ! Dugan Jan. :. 1908 sixteenth interest in White Swan and Aladdin ae~o. claim, near Concord creek
 Edwin Engclstad to Uilda Ballke Jan. :, 1908. lots Nos 22. 24 and 25 block No. ,. Nome
 Power of Attorney.
 Edwin Eup,lstad to S"vrrin Ballkc July 20. 1901.
 Notice.
 C. F. uttlcneld rt al. gives uoticy that e. D. Gootz has no interest in bench No. adjoining No 4 Prluak creek
 Proofs of Labor.
 Cold Bug, l.. l.. Washington creek Mary Corliss
 o'Conncn group R. l.. Washington creek, A. McGcttlgan of al.
 God,n Elsie lode claim. Eunalo creek Chas Hcrshhc1gc
 No above Dsrov,v Nomo river Peter Lee.
 Ttllic S. and Aloah claims, l.. l.. Pc luck. R. c. I.a2i"r.
 Dewey asso- l.. l.. Manila creek \. II. Anderson
 May Tlowor head of otter creek A. II Anderson
 No. Nugget Rulch, A. J. Daly. No. above on Trppl" creek. A. T Daly.
 No Rodney creek, Snow Bank and Wedge fraction on Fox creek. North Star K L., Morning Star and Queen bench on Cripple river, ole Vike ct aI Spring asso.. Mildren asso.. Beatrice asso, Great Northern asso. Double Header asso.. Minnesota asso.. Maria asso.. and Lillian asso. south of Fox Lake J. F. Mcdonald ct al.
 Mablc Troy fraction, Loyal frac- tion and Snyder claims at the mouth of Center creek Snyder, Eclles, Call and Wisecup claims on R. l.. P"luk creek. Wm. Snyder
 Last Choice, l.. l. Penny river New ems and Glanden.
 Myrtle group, l.. L. Penny rrl T. Newens and Glanden.
 Sweetheart asso. R. L. Mcdonald creek. Art Gibson ct al.
 c. C. group, l.. L. Banner creek, Gus F. Jones.
 Michigan claim. grass gulch. T. NJ Gibson ct al.
 Olympia. Seattle, Oregon and Spo- kane claims. four miles east of Port Safety. John Hamilton.
 Discovery. on Trirple creek. N. F. Solncr.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

Wild Goose Mining X Trading O.. location of principal place of business san Francisco. Cal. location of works Nome, Alaska.
 Notice is hereby given that at a meet ing of the board of directors held on the 24th day of Decemcbr, 1907, as assess ment No. 1 of ten u0) cents per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation payable immediately in United States gold coin. to the SeCre- tary at tho office of the company. room 112S Merchants Exchange building, 43l California street, san FralHisco, Cal Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the first day of February, 1908, will he delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction and unless payment is made before. will be sold on Monday, the 16th day of March, 1908. to nay the delinquent as- sessment. together with the cost of ad- vertising and expense of sale.
 By order of the board of directors.
 H.G. STEVENSON,
 Secretary. Ofiice room 1l2S Merchants Exchange building, 431 California street, Sar Francisco, California.
 Tn. 12. 26,. S1
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FORMS pIAN FOR
 ELASTIC CURRENCY

mcnt officials. who shall return cole lateral and per cent guaranty fund to the bank of issue when the circulation has been destroyed.
 Amount of issue -J'udcr this plan
 approximately
 New York could issue ..$l1450O000 Chicago could issue ..... 24.3OOO0O St. Louis could issu" ...... 15,6OoO0o
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-01-08
&I54 100000

sI54.40o,000 other cities wishing the privilege of issuing currency would have to be- come central reserve cities. and the national banks m those cities would Dr required to kcrr 25 per cent of their deposits ou hand in legal money of the United States.
 A conference of the clearing house tommitters of these citie. should be- called as soon as possible and decide upon some plan to present the joint committee of congress. and we should have legislation on this important mat ter at the earliest possible moment Write your correspondents in these three cities urging action upon cur rcuey lcgislation
 JOSEPH CHAPMAN. Jr.
 Minneapolis, Miuu., Nov. 6. 1907.
 Nr, Chapman says that he confines the places where this emergency cur r,ucy shall be issued 10 New York. Chicago and St. Louis because these are thr nerve ccuters of our business life und best calculated to respond naturally to unusual business coudi- tions.
 one peculiarity of his plan. it wilt be noted is the issue of this emergency currency under the authority and con- trol of representatives of the clearing houses of these three cities who may he presumed to be best qualified to know what the money situation is. the treasurer of the United States, the off ger of the government who should naturally oversee the issue of such currency; the controller of the cur- rcncy, who knows the condition of the banks, and the attorney general of tlrc United States, who may bc supposed to be a competent judge of the validity of the securities upon which such emergency currency is to be based The character of the securities is not to differ from that of those heretofore suggested as the basis of such issues such securities, in fact, as the barks are today demanding from each other when they exchange clearing house certificates among themselves. and which it may be safely assumed arc the best obtamable.
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NOTICE.

Mir. Elmer Bovey is the only author ized collector of the Nome Nugget.
 Any complaints which may become necessary on the part of subscribers if brought to his notice. will he imme- diately attended to.
 MT. w. H. Schott has charge of the creek circulation of the Nugget.