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Sharp County record., 1908-05-01
DONAGHEYS IDEAS.
What The Democratic Nominee Expects
To Accomplish As Governor.


George W. Donaghey of Con.
way, Democratic nominee for
! Governor OF Arkansas, in a re-
cent newspaper interview, talked
at some length concerning issues
and measures he expects to ad-
vocate when he is elected chief
executive of the State.
THE STATE CoNvICTS.
Mr.. Donaghey favors abolish
ing the, convict lease system now
in effect, and it is his plan to
work one half Of the convicts on
the public roads and the other
half on the State farm. "It is
my desire to have better roads
throughout Arkansas" he de-
clares. He believes one'half Of
the convicts would furnish suffi-
cient labor for the State farm,
while the other half could be used
to great advantage on the public
highways.
STATE BANKING LAWS.
81 believe that the State should
have a general banking law
which would protect people
throughout the State who are
now afraid to deposit their money
with banks because Of fear of
failure" says Mr.. Donaghey.
He favors a law requiring all
banks within the State to turn
over very small per cent of
their earnings into a fund with
the requirement that if any bank
within the State shall fail deposi.
tors shall be paid in full from
this fund collected from all the
banks. Mr.. Donaghey believes
that 33 per cent Of all the money
in Arkansas is now kept out of
circulation through fear of the
banks, and that If the people
were guaranteed that their mon
ey was safe all this boarded
wealth would come from its hid
ing place.
PRACTICAL EDUCATION.
Mr.. Donaghey states that he
will do everything in his power
to promote the educational inter-
ests of Arkansas. 81 especially
desire to see more practical work
taught in our Schools" he says.
Continuing he said: 81 believe
that manual training departments
and practical work should be
greatly improved and enlarged in
our schools. think that more
carpenters, blacksmiths and we'll
educated farmers and other
tradesmen should be turned out
OF our schools, rather than 80
many doctors, lawyers and pro-
fessional men. Of course we
need a proper ratio Of each, but
| believe that too little attention
is being paid TO the crafts in our
schools"
THE STATE CAPITOL.
The ideas Of Mr.. Donaghey
regarding the state capitol are
we'll known. lie favors the re-
moval Of the present Capitol
Commissioners and contractors,
and the early completion Of the
building.
EoUALIzE THE TAXES.
Mr.. Donaghey believes that the
taxation Of the various counties
should be equalized as far as
possible, He says at present he
has no plan 10 offer In this mat
ter, but thinks there should be
some Legislation along this line In
the interest of the people.
, ADVERTISE ARKANSAS,
II 10 Mr.. Donaghey's intention
Sharp County record., 1908-05-01

The Democrats Of Illinois have
instructed for Byran for Presis
dent, They are all doing 1t.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
.ROYALION Mill BURNS
Structure Known as the
Big Mill'' Totally De-
stroyed Monday Nifht

The big, flour mill in Royalton,
including the cooper shop, Office and
engine room, the property of the Com
ander Milling company of Mime
apelis, formerly the Gregory Bliss
mill, was destroyed by fire at about
Q clock Monday evening with all its
contents, including quantity of flour
and grain. The fire, which was of
unknown origin, started from the
center Of the building, and when
noticed was bursting out from all sides
with terrific heat, making it very
difficult for the fire department. to
combat. Flames shot high skyward
and sparks fell all over the town. At
q glance the firemen' saw that the
building was doomed, and that if they
were to save the bridge over the dam,
which adjo1ned the mill, as also some
nearby residences, it would be-
necessary to exert themselves to the
utmost and use every available
resource. After about six hours of
hard work the fire was finally confined
to the mill property. The flying
sparks also set the prairie on fire in
places
Tbs mill was Royalton g oldest -four
mill, and during it's existence has been
q source of much revenue to that
town: It is reported that there was
$38, 600 insurance on the mill property.
It is very doubtful that the mill will
be rebuilt.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
COULDN'T DO WITHOUT THE
HERALD.

A letter in regard to the new post
age regulations will be found on page
two. A large number of our patrons
have had their subscription fixed up,
but there is still large number who
have not. We. hope to hear from them
soon When there are large number
paying up subscriptions, there are
some who will discontinue the paper
they may be taking, which ever paper
it may be, which in our case, we are
glad to say has been very small
number. One of our patrons paid up
and discontinued the paper on March
2eth, missed one issue and renewed
his subscription April 9th. He said
he didn't know what a good thing it
was, until he was without it. And he
is not the only one
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
FIRST DRIVE OF THE SEASON.

~AS~~ ~ NA~@AoOA>'
With the opening of the river here
Wednesday the Mississippi & Rum
River Boom company are putting
things in shape for the first big drives
of the year, which it hopes to start
next Monday. J. L. Webb was in
this city this week, and with Ed.
Lavoy and L. H. Freeman, have
things pretty well in shape to COM
mence the work. Monday Ed. Lavoy
had the wangans brought down from
the boom house and placed in the
river some distance beow the dam.
and early in the week work was also
started at the sorting works above the
city.
Ed Lavoy has charge of the crew
which will take a drive containing
about IS, 600, 600 feet of logs, which is
located just below this city, as far
down the river as St. Cloud, where
Mr.. Webb will have crew to take it
down to Minneapolis. Mr.. Lavoy will
then come back with his crew to take
charge of drive which is now being
started in Brainerd, containing 4O. .O0O,
600 feet Of logs, with 10000, 600 feet
more that is now at the sorting works.
Men are plentious and there will be
no draw back on this score, as the
wages are as high as they were last
year at this time. This will give
work to near onto two hundred hadns
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
THOSE WHO WILL GRADUATE

A special meeting of the Board of
Education was held Wednesday after
noon at the German American Nation
al Bank, and a number of bills were
allowed, after which, upon the recon-
mendation of Supt. H. E.. White,
diplomas were ordered granted to the
following members of the senior high
school class which will graduate at the
completion of the present semester :
Goldie Bacon, Edward Berg, Leigh
Cary, Mabel Cochran, Edna Coleman,
Margaret Frommelt, Frank Cannon,
Jacob Crest, Leo. Griffith, Inger
Johnson, Bessie Nelson, Helen Potter,
Charles Rose, Orma Stephenson, John
Mausbach, Claude Hosch, Hetty
Bradley, Edna Berk, Ethel Chadwick,
Frances Paddock, Anna Peters, Lulu
Price and Florence Woodwork.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
VERDICT REDUCED.

By a decision in trial which
occurred in Detroit last week, j. B.
Hoover, who in a former trial was
given a verdict for 81, 700 damages
against the Nichols Chisholm Lumber
company for injuries he received
while working for the compny in
Frazee, was given a verdict for 81. 600,
this being a reduction of So. 700 from
the verdict in the fomer trial. While
working IN the company's blacksmith
shop, a piece of steel struck Mr..
Hoover in the eye, causing the loss of
that organ. He alleged that he had not
been hired to do that kind of work,
and that it was not familiar to him,
and therefore brought suit against the
company
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
MICROBES AND DISEASES.

The first period of the morning
session at the high school Thursday
morning was given over to. a lecture
by DR.. j. g. Mil1spaugh on Microbes
and diseases. = He told in very
clear way the history of microbes,
starting by its discovery, describing
it's nature, and telling how they
multiply and grow, thereby causing
disease. He spoke of microbes in
general, and Of the special microes
which cause certain diseases. And
ended his interesting address by
appealing to the students to always
have in mind the rules Of health, and
assuring them that by properly keep
ing the rules of health, they win
avoid a very large amount of sickness,
and will thereby prolong their lives.
DR.. Millspsugh's talk, which lasted
about three quarters Of an hour was
very interesting, and will undoubtedly
prove of much good to all who heard
him. .-,-.-.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
EX-ALDERMAN LANE.

With the close of the regular meet
ing of the city council last Monday
retired as alderman of the Second
ward, completed thirteen years of
aldermanic service to his ward and
city. During this long period Mr..
Lane has given large amount of
his time, and has been a source of
good to this city. The citizens have
always placed their utmost confidence
In him, and rightfully, as he has
always taken a broadminded view of
every question that came up before
that body. Had he wished to serve
another term, he would undoubtedly
have had no OppOsitiOn.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
,T.s CLOUD MAYOR DEFEATED.

Mayor Brown of St. Cloud was
defeated Monday by Hugh Evans by
400 majority. The st. Cloud Times,
which supported Brown. thus explains
his defeat: 5's~,;
For Mayor-Hugh Evans, 1893.
Louis Brown, .653.
What did it, -..-.ss - ~"
Some 300 democrats who cast their
votes for Evans, the Independent!
Why did they do so?
Because, Mr.. Brown, while verv
nice gentleman, was only a figure
head Mayor.
Because. some saloons were COM
PEELED to put on the "lid,'' and others
were winked at.
Because, the people of St. Cloud had
grown heartily tired of an executive
domination which was disgraceful.
Because, it was given out that
faithful John rQuinlivan, chief of
police, was to be removed if Brown
was reelected. This alone made a
difference of nearly enough votes to
change the result.
Because, many democrats would no
longer submit Of being held politically
responsible for such an administra-
tion.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
COMMERCIAL CLUB.

Owing to the small attendance at
the special meeting of the Commercial
club last Mondy evening, called TO
consider an advertising proposition
which was to have been presented bv
Mr.. Mack of the Pioneer Press com
pany of st. Paul. The subject was only
informally discussed, no action being
taken in the matter The proposition
Mr.. Mack was to have made to the
Commercial club was to sell q page
advertisement of the city and county
in the Sunday Pioneer Press for $500
there would also be two pages of cut
advertising in the magazine supple
ment of the paper. Publicity matters
have not yet reached that stage here
however, that it would be wise to
start advertising in papers and farm
journals at present as arrangements
have not been completed to follow up
such advertisements with circulars of
information, which are needed to get
the most good out of the advertising.
1t is planned to have everything in
readiness so that the publicity
campaign may be inaugurated the fore
part of this summer and lasting
through the fall and winter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

The register of deeds will soon begin
making lists of mortgage subject to
taxation. All mortgages filed before
May lst,s 1907, which have never been
satisfied or discharged Of record, and
which are not outlawed, are subject to
taxation. Where mortgage has been
assigned to persons outside of the
county, or where it cannot be proved
that owner resides in this county, it is
not placed on the assessment books,
as there seems no way of collecting
the tax. Since May LIST, 1907.
mortgages recorded have been subject
to mortgage tax, and by such pay
ment are exempt from other tax.
Mortgages filed before May LIST, 1907,
can be brought under the operation Of
the new law by the payment Of the
mortgage tax.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
HUBNER SELLS BREWERY.

Theo. Hubner of Fergus Falls,
formerly a resident of this city, has
disposed of the large brewery there
which he purchased about year ago.
The parties, to whom he has disposed
Barnabas L: Kimball and Phillip w.
Mass, people who are interested in
similar nes of business at Moorhead
and other places. In partial payment
of the property, consideration of
which is not given out. Mr.. Hubner
takes considerable of amount land east
of Moorhead, where he will move
with his family.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

All the members of the city council
met Monday evening for the old
councils last regular meeting, and
with the close of the meeting the
terms of Aldermen Bolander, Enke
and Lane expired, and they re-
inquished their authority as "city
fathers to the newly elected alder
men, Willczek, Roble and Elvig.
At this meeting, the bond of John
Ringwelski, being approved, the
liquor license of John Eckman was
transferred to him; and the street com
missioner pay roll was approved, as
was also the bond of F. N. Ferrell as
constable. The rest of the session was
taken up in the allowing of bills.
Bills were alloweda follows:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

Preparations are being made by
Cyr1l Blair to move his family and
household goods to Duluth next Tues
day. He has disposed of his property
on Broadway, just west of the Water
Power Office, to Frank Bastien. Nj.
Blair has been q resident of this CITY
for several years past, working in the
saw mill and taking care of the
Library ever since its foundation, and
viii be missed BY many friends. rs.
Miss Jennie Blair, daughter of Peter
Blair Of Swan River, on route 5,
Little Falls, is the leader in this state
in the prize contest, being nut
forward by the st. Paul Daily News.
The votes are gained through
coupons in the paper and through
securing subscriptions The first prize
is fine piano, the second diamond
ring, and the third a trip to Colorado.
with expenses paid. As Miss Blair is
considerably in the lead at the present
time. it is likely she will win at least
one Of the prizes The contest closes
April 9th.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
HAWTHORNE AND CENTRAL
SCHOOL EXHIBITS.

All the grades in the H wthorne
and Central schs OILS are having
exhibits today, and the parents Of
each and ev>ry student, as also tho
friends, should make it a point to go
and examine the work of all the
students in general, and of this or that
particular student. Samples of the
writing, arithmetic, gaammer, draw
ing, and paintings, etc., of each
student have been neatly placed along
the walls and black boards for exhibi-
tion, and some of tho work is very
well done. BY attending these ex-
hibits the parents will better know
exactly what their children are doing
in school. For the parents and friends,
who are unable to attend the exhibits
Friday, the above named schools will
be open from p. m. to 4 p. IN. Sun
day, so that they also may examine
the exhibits.
The Columbia and Lincoln scho Is
will have their exhibits during the
first week after the Easter vacation.
All the schools of the city will close
today for the Easter vacation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

Carl Eckwell repairing Cart
NO. 5.......................... 100
W. T. Garfield, clearing West
side hose house. e............." 900
M. j: Coleman, washing bath
towels ......".......... .......... 3. rs
POOR.
St. Gabr1el's hospital, care of
poor '........................... ,..... lSU. w
st. Gabriel's hospital, care of
Annie Ebertowski ......,..... 7O.OO
st: Gabriel's hospital, care of
Mr.. Smith 11.5O
G. H. Brown, fumigators etc.. $40
L. D. Brown, drugs. 7.O5
M. V. Wetzel, drugs s.............. AS
Jos. Gendron, mdse to Mrs.
Guerin ..... :.................. 1000
Ebert Bros, mdse e................" 500
Victor Olson....., .....,................ $50
Peterson q Nelson. 500
+. l.. Newman, mdse ............. los
Richard Bros, mdse. and rent 1900
q: Sylvester, rent to Mrs. Lar
son...... ."...................... 1900
Wm- Misbe, rent to Annie
Swanson ....:: ..... eco
Herman Utch, rent to Mrs.
Borgan ......................... 1000
Kay Walbridge, w. Wudtke...... 400
Mrs: Jos: deneraux, rent to
Mrs. Robbins, ins,...........,.,. 500
Pine Wood Fuel Co., wood to
poor .....................".. IL. 20
Mrs. Julia Fischbach, nursing
smallpox patient, 1886,
allowed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 35. 90
A. simonet, coffin and digging
grave for Randolph Schmidt TO-. SO
MISCELLANEOUS.
Ebert Bros. mdse. for city hall 2.O5
Transcript Pub. Co., SUBJ and
ptg. .,......................... 24.OO
Same, legal ptg. ......."............... 13. 20
r. N. Ferrell, special police...... 1000
W. H. Ryan, mdse for city
hall and for poor.............. 43. Is
c. W. Willing, mdse. for city
L. F. Hardware Co., balance
due on INSTRUMENTATION. 11.6O
L. F. Water Power Co.,
hydrant rent for Feb ........ 800. UO
L. F. Water Power Co, hydrant
rent for March. 800. 90
L. F. W. Co., water rent city
hall. 25. %
L. F. w. Co., lamps ............. $50
L. F: W. Co., lighting for
March ......................... 256. 46
G. w. Massey, insurance. ........... 81. sc
Ger. Am. Bank k...................... 36. sc
E. j. Ring, board of health
services es........................ ...... $500
J: }. Gross, same. 25 OC
Peter Eckstrom, same............. 25. OC
Ernest Kaestne-, same............. Is. OC
N. Dumont, health officer. ....... 100. OC
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
REPUBLICANS MEET
Delegates are Instructed
for Senator 8. r. Alder
man Of Brainord

Ihe republican convention called to
elect delegates to the state and district
conventions met at II a. m. Thursday
morning.
AS there was no contests there were
not many towns represented, and the
attendance was not large.
Chairman NJ. NJ. Williams called
the convention to order, and !. w.
Bouck of Royalton was elected
temporary chairman, and E. A. King
Of this city, temporary secretary. The
temporary organization was later made
permanent. -.
F. w. Lyon, NJ. N. Young and
Henry Renick were appointed as
credentials committee, and reported
the following delegates entitled to
seats In the convention, which report
was accepted:
Bellevue. W. Bouck, Geo. E.
Wilson, H. Knutson, j. P. Chance, J.
N. Carnes, W. H. Renick, P. B.
McDougall.
Elm Dale y. j. Jacobson, Z votes.
Little Falls town-Isiah Raymond,
Theodore Bredfeld, P. j. Berk.
Little Falls city-First ward: Fl.
A. Rider, G. B. Buckman, A. p.
Blanchard, E. A. King, Dana Brown,
s. r. Snow, W. NJ Fuller.
Second ward, First precinct: J.
H. Newman, Aug. Christensen, F. W.
Lyon, Lud Gaudet, T. J. Monahan,
NJ. j. Bracke.
+ Second precinct: Ed. Lane N.
H. Elvig, T. 0. Berg, Joel Bourassa,
N. w. Chance.
Third ward: T. II. Dewey, F. F.
Turner, Henry Peterson, w. T.
Garfield, John Love-
Pike Creek-M. NJ. Williams, M.
Scott, N. 0. Duclos. -:
Swan River-M. N. Young, Paul
Krottoschinski, Martin Larson, John
H. Hanher
Swanville-F. c.. Muske, VIM
Seims, J. J. McRae
The committee composed of Geo.
Wilson. S. r. Snow and N. w., Chance
reported the selection of two lists of
names of thirteen each, to attend as
delegates respectively, the district
convention to be held at Elk River
April Is, 1908, and the state conven-
tion at Minneapolis on April 18th.
1908. The SITS were approved and are
as follows:
To the congressional convention
W. NJ. Fuller, G. E. Wilson, M. NJ.
Williams, III. Knutson, T. c.. Gordon,
T. 0. Berg, I. w. Bouck, j. III.
Newman, John McRae, J. p. Chance,
3 tt, ~ Monahan, -EaG Lane, w. 4.
Tourtillotte.
To the state convention: II. A.
Rider, S. R. Snow, E. A. King, C.
B. Buckman, j. G.. Bourassa, NJ N.
Young, L. J. Pickit, NJ O. Duclos, J.
j. jacobson, c. E. Carlson, T. n.
Dewey, w. II. Renick, John Love.
The delegates to the district conven-
tion were instructed to vote for s. T.
Alderman of Brainerd as delegate
from the Sixth congressional district
to the Chicago convention.
The convention then adioined.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
Bert will visit in Spokane enroute.

With the term just ending, Chas.
Lafond has finished his sixteenth
year as street commissioner of the CITY
of Little Falls. He was first
appointed In 1889, and outside of three
years, when John Billstein and E. G..
Hill were street commissioners, has
held the place continually. He did
not ask of the place this year.
Farmer" has been most concien-
tious worker for the city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
EASTER DANCE.

The tiremen are making arrange
ments to hold their annual bali, which
will be held on Easter Monday. A
committee will soon be around to sell
tickets and will, of course, meet with
success, as the merchants and pro-
fessional men are always glad to do
this slight favor for an organization
which does a great work without a
thought of pay, for the community in
general.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

A regular quarterly meeting will be
held at the Carnegie library on Fri
day, April Ath, by the library
board at which time a new janitor will
be chosen to succeed Cyril Blair, who
has resigned and will move away
soon. Bids, stating wages expected,
will be received to that date by the
secretary or president.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

Bert Dunphy left Tuesday afternoon
for North Yakima, where he expects
there will be an opening for him for a
government position He passed the
government examinations for that line
of work he expects to be engaged in
a short time ago, and if he secures
the position, will undoubtedly make
good. The government is having
some irrigation work done near that
place.
Bert will visit in Spok ane enroute.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
UNDERWRITERS ELECT.

Following officers were elected by
the board of Fire Underwriters at
their meeting on the 9th of April:
President, John Wetzel; vice
president, G. w. Massey; secretary.
Stephen c. Vasaly Rating committee.
Samuel Trebby, g. w. Massey, j ohm
Vertin.
The board intends to give banquet
for it's members the latter part of this
month.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

Passenger train No. / will hence
forth probably, during the entire rest
of the month, take no passengers
between the Twin Cities and Valley
City, N. D. This arrangement has
been made because of the cheap rates
which are now in effect for home
seekers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

Miss Daggett, formerly Of the local
high school faculty, who has during
the present term of school been living
on her claim in North Dakota, will be
q member of the faculty during the
next term of school.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

GERMAN EVANGELICAL LUTH-
ERAN CHURCH.
T. j. Oehlert, pastor, 400 3rd ave.
northeast, between 4th and 5th st,
Sunday, services. Confirmation and
Lord S Sacrament 10: 100 a. m.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10
A wolf bounty has been paid t,
Grover Zeiglen, Of Minneapolis.

Miss Barbara Wilkes of Pierz was,
taken to the local hospital for treat
ment Saturday. She may undergo an
operation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-04-10

Mrs. N. NORM received quite severe
injuries to her left side in fall she
received last Tuesday evening. The
injuries are very painful, and it was
NORM will be unable to be about
again as usual for some time.