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The Glenwood post., 1908-06-20
Expert Engineers Inspect Cat
tie Greek and Spring Park
preliminary Work
RESERVOIR PROPOSED

L. w. Mcconnell, for many
wears connected with the U. S.
Reclamation service, and formerly
chief engineer of the Gunnison
tunnel project, accompanied by E.
II. Sands, now in charge of the
preliminary work on the high line
irrigation project at Grand juno
lion, arrived in Glenwood last
evening, and this morning to-
sether with B. Y. Napier of this
city, left for the Cattle creek and
Spring park country.
The object of their visit is to
make an investigation of what is
nown as the Spring park country
and other land tributary to cattle
creek, for the purpose of deter
mining the feasibility of project
for irrigating that section. 1t is
planned to conduct the water
from large reservoir, to be filled
from the head waters of Cattle
creek.
This project has been discussed
for many years by the ranchmen
and others in the Carbondale dis
trict. many declaring it altogether
feasible, while others have not
| csitated TO pronounce it vision
ary scheme.
Estimates differ as to number
Of acres of land that might be ir-
rigated from such a reservoir,
some placing the amount as low
rs 5000 and others as high as l2,-
600 acres.
1t probably will be one of the
purposes of these gentlemen to
determine the acreage as well as
10 investigate carefully the
amount of water available. 1t is
generally known that Cattle creek
is a stream of variable flow, the
volume of water in the spring
time being very great, while dur
ing the latter part of the season
there is often considerable COM
plant of scarcity.
The proposition which has been
outlined to the government and
which these expert engineers are
now called upon to investigate, is
TO utilize what are known as the
Ilotz and Mclean ranches in
Spring park for a reservoir site.
The basin, il is believed, can be
made to hold sufficient water to ir-
rigate all the land between it and
Red canon by fuming Cattle
creek and building the proper lat
cral bitches. Much of this land,
however, is already in private
ownership and partially irrigated,
and just what effect that may
have with the government cannot
now be stated.
In fact, it may be said that the
people of this county know little
or nothing of the practicability
of this idea, but it is a pleasure to
know that the government is now
taking the matter up, but nothing
definite will be learned until these
gentlemen have finished their pre-
liminary Investigations. The Post
will keep its readers fully advised
as to what progress is being made.
This is one of the most fertile
sections of country on the western
slope and is well adapted for
growing alfalfa, sugar beets and
crops of that nature, but is too
The Glenwood post., 1908-06-20
FOUND GLENWoOD
ENJOYABLE PLACE

Fred Stow, a prominent attor-
ney of Fort Collins and delegate
to the state convention, is spend
ing a few days in Glenwood. He
and Mrs. Stow had planned to
leave Immediately after the con-
vention adjourns, but found Glen
wood Springs so pleasant they de-
cided to stay for a time.
The Glenwood post., 1908-06-20

rooms to which they were assign
cd. and these boys also acted as
.ogts, accosting every person
who appeared to be wandering
around in search of rooms, and
volunteering to see that places
were found for them. Although
the convention added fully 1000
people to the visitors already in
town, all were comfortably hous-
ed.
1.-The main work of providing
for the convention was handled
by the Glenwood Springs board
of trade, of which Cashier G. G.
Parks of the First National bank
is president. They We're ably Sec
onded by Mayor E. E. Drach and
the town council, and the local
Bryan club.
"The main amusement attrac-
tion, OF course, was the big swim
ming pool, and the noted vapor
caves. These We're large enough
to accommodate all who wanted to
swim or bathe, and Manager Lyle
was on deck at all times looking
after the comfort of his guests.
The town was very prettily
decorated with the national col
ors, the beauty of the scene being
further enhanced by colored cleo
trio illumination at night.
"What made the work of car
ing for this convention unusually
severe, was the fact that at the
same time the town was entertain
ing convention of farmers,
which brought several hundred
delegates, and on top of this
comes the state convention Of
druggists, which will fill the re-
mainder of the week until Saturd-
day, which is Glenwood Springs
annual Strawberry day, when the
town expects to entertain anoth-
er crowd of $500 to 5000 people.
During the week this little city of
scarce 1900 inhabitants will en-
tertain between 5000 and 5000
people in addition to the regular
TOURISTS and summer visitor traS-.
| ffc. =
"The manner in which the town
has risen to the occasion proves
that it is amply able to entertain
any ordinary convention which
may select it as meeting place.
Both the Colorado Midland
and Denver and Rio Grande rail
ways enter the town, and their
arrangements exerted themselves
to handle the great crowds with
expedition. Enough extra trains
were put on to bring the people
in on time, and none of the trains
were unduly delayed along the
road.
"a story of how Glenwood han
died the convention would be in
complete with reference to the
work of the press boys in that
city. A better, harder working,
or more accommodating set of
newspaper men never held down
positions on p1 ars of metropoli-
tan Importance.
"Charles G. Canady and C. l..
Dowell, city editors of the Ava
lanche and Post respectively, and
III. G. Overlook, correspondent for
number of outside papers, were
tireless in their efforts to help the
Denver and Pueblo correspond
ents handle their stuff. For the
most of the time the telegraph and
telephone wires were in miserable
shape and it was only through the
efforts of these boys that the out
side papers were able to cover the
convention with any degree of
promptness and efficiency. The
offices of the Post and Avalanche
were always at the disposal of the
visiting boys, and the local papers
certainly secured for themselves
an excellent reputation for hospi-
| tality,'
The Glenwood post., 1908-06-20
Staff Writer Of Pueblo Paper
Tells How Convention
Was Cared For
A SPLENDID STORY

One of the best post-cOnvention
stories about Glenwood Springs
that has ever appeared in print,
was published in the Pueblo
Chieftain of Thursday morning,
and one which has caused much
favorable comment all over town.
1t was written by Alva A.
Swain, a staff man of that paper,
who has in all probability attend
ed more conventions than any
other man in the state. He has
not missed one of either party in
years, and consequently his judg-
ment upon the manner in which
Glenwood entertained the polti-
clans is worthy Of more than pas
sing attention.
We reprint herewith the story
in full:
Denver, June 1.-THE hand
J ling of large convention in
small town is a problem that few
would care to undertake, but
Glenwood Springs has risen to the
occasion extremely well, and the
manner in which the Democratic
convention was entertained is de-
serving 81 cunmend4rfon. ffe
work could not have been better
done in any of the large cities OF
the state.
when Glenwood put in its bid
for this gathering it was pre-
sumed that there would be great
many proxies, and that the town
opera house would be large
enough to seat all the delegates
present, and the spectators as
well, and that the ordinary hotel
and boarding house accommoda-
tions would be ample to meet all
demands of visitors to the conven-
tion.
"But when it became known
that the Speer-Patterson fight
would come before the conven-
ton, bringing a full attendance
and large number of spectators.
the towns board of trade appoint
ed a number of committees to see
that everything was done in prop
er shape and that everyone should
, be provided with sleeping accom-
Anodations. There being no large
hall, it was found necessary to
provide a large tent, and this
seated the convention very com
fortably. OF course it was not as
convenient as hall, but the dele
gates, realizing that the town had
done its best, did not complain,
The result, however, has been the
starting of an agitation for n
large auditorium, and so much in
terest is being taken that the
building is now practically an as
sured fact. Glenwood Springs
proposes to become the conven-
ton town of Colorado, and if an
auditorium is necessity, an au-
ditorium will be built in time for
next year.
"Another committee had in
charge the work Of providing
sleeping accommodations for al
corners. This was headed by Pres
ident Ernest Barlow of the Glen
wood Springs Bryan club. Inc
committee made personal can
vass Of the town, listing all avail
able space. An Office was located
in the business center of the town
to which all inquirers were refer
red. This office was open upor
the arrival of all trains, beginning
with Sunday evening, when tn
main body of the arrivals put II
an appearance. A number OF tn
0igh school boys were employs
as guides to lead strangers TO tn
The Glenwood post., 1908-06-20

In the Connecticut league so far
this season the Hartford team has
had things pretty much its own
way with the champion Holyoke
team,
The Glenwood post., 1908-06-20
Were Many Nominees Including LaFo|-
|ette, Cannon, Hughes, Foraker and
Fairbanks. Platform Adopted
After Some Discussion
RoosEvELI's ENDORSED
CHICAGO, June Secretary Of War William H. Taft
was nominated for the Presidency Of the United States by
the National Republican convention upon the first ballot

CHICAGO, JUNE 1s (BULLETN).-
s25 p M.-cocHEMs NoM1NATEs LA TOILETTE.
800 P. M-MURPHY NoN1NATEs KNOX.
31sP P.M.-McCoY OF OHIO NoM1NATEs FORAKER.
21s-BURToN NonuNATEs TAFT
215 P. M.-WooDFoRD NoM1NATEs HUGHES CHAs. A
OF INDIANA SECONDS.
122 M-HANLEY Non1INATEs FAIRBANKS.
115 P. M.-BoTELLE NoMINATEs CANNON
The Glenwood post., 1908-06-20

Chicago, June 1S.-Taft's nom
ination was made UNANIMOUS and
Convention adjourned until l0
a. m. tomorrow. First regular
ballot was as follows:
-nn
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

The advance guard of new settlers
has already arrived, and more will
be coming every week from now on
to make thier homes on the fertile
and cheap lands Of Marshall county.
From the present outlook the influx
Of new settlers will be great. There
is no better county in the state
than Marshall county for a poor
man., or a man with means, to locate
in and build a home. This is not
wilderness. by any means, but coun-
try with a fair degree Of develop
ment.. Schools, churches. railroads.
wagon roads. cities and towns ana
most of the comforts and convenient
ces of life are found here. Marshall
County extends hearty welcome to
all new settlers who come to join
those already here in further devel-
oping one of the largest and best
counties in the state. Come to Mar
shall County and be happy.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Town Supervisors of town
of Fork. Marshall County. and State
of Minnesota, will let to the best
bidder or bidders, contract for cons
struction Of 5 miles ofgraded roads,
to be built on the section lines In said
town, plans and specifications for
which can be seen at the Office Of
the Town Clerk. All bids must be
iii writing and filed with the clerk
of said town on or before May lst.
1908. at which time all bids will be
opened and acted upon. Successful
bidders will be required to give bond
In such sum as may be required for
the faithful performance Of their
contract.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
Dated January 14th, 1908.
]. 2. Lein, Town Clerk,
Fork, Mimi.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

Bryan is an ODDOrtunlst pure and
sim lie. ready to grasp at any idea
that seems popular and bring ad-
vantage for the time being. When
the silver question no longer served
his purpose he dropped it. as quickly
as if it had been red hot iron.
Upon his return from his trip
around the world he heralded govern
ment ownership Of railroads as the
shibbolath of his party but soon
dropped that when he preceived the
party would not swallow the
doctrine. After ambasting the re-
publicans for these manv years, he
is now willing TO run for president
again on the "Roosevelt principles'
because the late Nebraska conven-
tion. which must be regarded as
his mouth piece. adopted platform
which in reality is but an echo of
the platform adopted by the repub-
licans, of Ohio a few DAYS before. If
these two platforms stand for present
party issues the cleavage is so indls-
tinct that it requires a Philadelphia
lawyer to notice it.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

Governor Johnson was entitled to
the unanimous endorsement of the
committee. Every instinct of grati-
tude should impel the democrats of
Minnesota to accord him whatever
favors his desires would indicate.
He has been the only man the party
has produced in minnesota who has
been thought WORTHY Of national
honors. if we except possibly ex-Gov.
Lind and Charles ToWne, and the
small potato politicians who opposed
the resolutions of endorsement have
undoubtedly opened uD luctiOn
which will take away any hopes that
might have existed for future
democratic success in the state
CrOOkstOn Times
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

The burning to death of l65 little
children in a school building at
Collinwood, Ohio, sent shudder
through the whole nation. This
awful calamity has aroused the peo-
pie everywhere and school authori-
ties, especially, to the necessity of
providing ample fire escapes and fire
protection for all school buildings.
More attention should also be paid
to fire drills in school buildings
where large number of pupils at
tend. as by quickly emptying a
building threatened with fire, danger
may often be averted and lives
saved.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

All first class goods, or standard
articles, are sold high by the cata-
logue houses and only their junk is
sold cheap and is cheap. When COM
pairing goods furnished by the cata-
logue houses and the local dealers,
one should compare quality as we'll
as prices, and when that is done
the catalogue houses won't be in it.
The Sheaf editor does not believe in
building up these large corporations
in the cities and therefore does not
patronize them as a rule.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12
March 5-Apr. 9
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURES SALE.


Notice is hereby given that default
has been made in the conditions of
mortgage executed by Marcus Gunder-
son: q single man, mortgagor to p.
S. Ellsworth and l.. E. Jones. mort
gaeees. dated June 18th. 1905, and
recorded in the Office of the register
of deeds of Marshall County. Mime
sofa. on June 18th. 1905, at 10 o'clock
A. M. in book 36 of mortgages, on
page 1926. thereof. That the amount
gage at this date is $3.50 and for
mortgage is S3l. 64. total of $50. IA.
That the premises described in the
said mortgage and situated in Mar
shall County. Minnesota, are to-wit:
the southwest quarter of the south
east quarter. and the southeast
quarter of the south west quarter, of
section twenty seven, and the north
half of the north west quarter of
section thirty four, in township
number one-hundred fifty-tve north,
of range forty west of 5th p. m.
That by virtue of the power of sale
contained in the said mortgage and
pursuant to the statute in such case
made and provided said mortgage
will be forecIosed by the sale of the
said premises at public vendue to
the highest bidder for cash by the
sheriff of Marshall County. Mime
sofa. at the front door Of the Court
house. in the City of Warren. in
said County and State. on Monday,
the Goth dav Of April, A. D.. 1908. at
10 O'Clock. in the forenoon, to satisfy
the amount then due on the said
mortgage and the interest and taxes
and the costs of said sale and the
ATTORNEYS fees as allowed by law
Dated March 4th, 1908.
f. S. Ellsworth and
l.. +. Jones,
Mortgages.
L. NJ. Hoag.
Attorney for Mortgagee.
Thief River Falls, MINI.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12
REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION CALL,

A republican County Convention
for the County of Marshall is hereby
called to be held on Thursday, the
9th day of April. in the Village OF
Argyle, at 2 O'Clock p. M, for the
purpose of electing Twelve. (l2),
delegates to the State Convention to
be held in MINNEAPOLIS on the 10Th
day of April, at II O'Clock a. M, for
the purpose of e]ecting four delegates
at large. and their alternates to re-
present the republicans of Minnesota
in the Republican National Conven-
tion to be held in the city of
Chicago. on June l6, 1908, and for
the purpose of nominating eleven.
(1D, candidates for presidential
electors to be voted fer at the general
election Tuesday, Nov. 3. 1913. Also
to elect Twelve, ny, delegates to
the Republican Convention for the
Ninth Congressional district. called
to meet at Crookston, Wednesday,
April 18th, for the purpose of elect
ing two delegates and two alternates
to represent this district at the
National convention.
The primary election caucuses to
elect delegates to the said Rebubli-
can county convention will be held
In the usual polling places in each
voting precinct in Marshall county
on Monday, April 9Th at 2 O'Clock p.
NJ, and ali Republican electors of
Marshall County or other electors
without regard to past political
af1iliation, who believe In the prin-
ciples OF the republican party, are
cordially invited to unite under this
call in the selection of delegates to
said County Convention.
The basis of representation In said
county convention shall be one dele
gate for every twenty five. (25),
votes or the major fraction thereof
cast for the republican candi-
dates for Governor, Lieutenant
governor, Secretary of State, Audi
tor, Treasurer and ATTORNEY general.
at the last general election of 1906,
and one delegate at large: The
several precincts in Marshall County
are entitled to representation as
f01l1uc.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

At the meeting of the democratic
state central committee last week.
Gov. John A. Johnson was started
on his way to the White House, the
committed -endoring his candidacy by
a large majority. It would be no
surprise to see democracy rally
around this new leader and make
him their standard bearer in the
coming campaign. The party Is
very anxious to pick a winner this
time and leading democrats II. many
state believe Bryan's two unsuccess-
full attempts are enough for him.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

Lyman J. Gage was once the lead
ing bank president of Chicago.
That was before he became secre-
tary of the treasury. His experience
in banking and finance may be rated
as considerable. And this man now
tells the House committee that,
after reflection and Investigation,
he has become convinced that a
government guaranty of bank de-
posits would be Just and equitable.
Republican.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12
We NAV be mistaken. but n

theless it seems TO US that the chill
dren of the present dav are furnish
ed ALTOGETHER too much fiction for
their reading matter. 60 into most
any grade from the primary up and
you will generally find that their
reading is mostly made uD Of fairy
tales. stories from Greek ana Roman
mythology. legends, or extracts from
the writings of latter dav novelists.
Such reading is fascinating to the
youthful mind, and small amount
NAV be all right as stimulant to
the imagination, but when so much
of the kind is furnished is there not
danger that it is croWding out more
serious reading? Is there not a
danger that pupils ACQUIRE the habit
of reading tor pleasure merely and
not for the sake of gaining informa-
tion or developing their minds.
The knowledge contained in fiction
is very much diluted and. too much
ground must be covered 60 get a,
given amount. And not only that
but the ideas and views of life incul-
Gated in the youthful minds are also
apt to be unreal. More books
descriptive of real things, persons,
places, facts in history. science.
morals. etc. ect., would in our
humble opinion be productive of
more good than the plethora of
fiction now devoured by young read
ers.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

st. Cloud Press: At the present
time the contest for the Republican
gubernatorial nomination is between
j. F.. Jacobson and E. Z. Young.
and that is a good place to hold it.
Either would make a good governor.
Let the nominating campaign be
tought:.out fairly and good-naturedly.
SO that the winner may receive the
support of the entire party.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPoRA-
. TION OF STATE BANK OF
VIKING

VIKING.
Know all men by these presents,
That we have agreed to, and do here
by associate ourselves together as a
Banking Corporation. under and
pursuant to the provisions of the
Laws of the State OF Minnesota
governing Banks of Discounts and
Deposit; and to that end we do here
by execute under our hands and seals
the following Certificate of Incorpor-
alton, to-wit:
First.
The name of this corporation shall
be the State Bank OF Viking. The
general nature of it's business shall
be banking: receiving deposits, buy
ing, selling and disc0unting notes.
bills and other evidences Of debt,
domestic and foreign, dealing in gold
and silver bullion and foreign coins.
issuing circulating notes and loaning
money on real estate and personal
security: and the place where the
business of this corporation is to be
carried on is the Town of Viking.
Marshall County. Minnesota.
Second.
Said corporation shall commence
on the 18th day of March AID. 1908.
and shall continue for the period of
thirty years.
Third.
Tne names and places of residence
of the incorpOratOrs. and the number
of shares held by each of them are as
follows:
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12
Sl.OO PER YEAR.
THURSDAY. MARCH 12, 1908.

Red Lake Falls GatZette: The
wise farmer knows it is better to
have a little land, all paid for and
we'll cultivated. than great big
farm buried in debt and not half
worked.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

If only the plutocrats. the "crimi-
nails of capitalism as Roosevelt
dubs them and the predatory in
terests would quit the republican
and democratic parties and flock by
themselves it would be the greatest
political regeneration in the history
of the country. AL lbert Lea Stand
ard.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

Senator ]. H. Peterson. : OF = Moor
head, and Mr.. Kaiser, of Badger, are
the two gentlemen mentioned as
delegates to the Chicago convention
from this congregational district.
Both will vote for Taft, it is assert
ed.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12
TO FARME ERS.

I have the agency for the Marshall
Co. Skandinaviske Farmers Mutual
Insurnce Co., for the towns of
McCrea, Comstock and Viking. See
me about renewals and new In
surance. O. Z. Skonovd.
Radium, MINI.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

H. L. Melgaard. O. L. Melqaard and
1. M. Myrbo,. to noe known to be the
persons described in and who exc
cuted the foregoing instrument. and
acknowledged that they each execut-
cd the same as their free act and
deed.
6. A. Juul.
(SeaD. ..- Notary Public.
My commission expires Aug. 23rd,
1912, Marshall Co., MINI.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12
FOR SALE.

About 100 bushels Timothy seed
with little clover mixed In.
Twelve head of horses. among them
some colts not broke, also for sale.
Andrew j. johnson.
One mile south Of March siding.
! mo.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12
State of Minnesota.

State of Minnesota.
Office of Public Examiner.
This is. to certify that the name
State Bank of Viking as given In the
foregoing Certificate of IncOrpOra-
tion, has been approved by me. "
Dated this third day of March. A.
D. 1908.
A. Schaefer.
(SeaD. Public Examiner.
Warren sheaf., 1908-03-12

Dated March 7. 1908.
BY order of the Republican Coun-
ty Committee.
G. S. Wattam. Chairman
W. A. Day. Secretary.