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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-08
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weary team of six dogs. driven by
two men.
The travellers had been plodding sui
lenly hour after hour. dispirited by the
weight OF the storm.
"Fingerless" Fraser broke trail, and
Boyd Emerson drove.
Another day like this and we'd both
be snow blind" observed Emerson
grimly as be bent to his task. "But
II can't he far to the river now"
An hour later they dropped from
the plain down through gutterlike
gully to the river. where they found a
trail. glass hard beneath IT'S downy
covering. A cold breath sucked up
from the sea. Ahead they saw the
ragged ice upended by the tide One
branch led 10 the village. which they
knew lay somewhere on the farther
side. hidden by a mile or more or sift-
ing snow
The going here was so rough that
beth men leaped from their seats and
ran beside the sled They mounted a
swelling ridge and rushed down to the
level river ice beyond. but as they did
so they heard shivering creak on
every side and saw water rising about
the sled runners Emerson shouted.
the dogs leaped. but with crash the
Ice gave way. and for moment the
water closed over him. "Fingerless"
Fraser broke through In turn. gasping
as the icy water rose to his armpits
Each man aimed TO secure an indie
pendent footing but the efforts OF all
only enlarged the pool Emerson shout
ed
"Cut the team loose. QuickT Bot
the other spat out a mouthful Of salt
water and spluttered
I'll can't swnnF
Whereupon the first speaker huff
swan himself through the slush to
the forward end or the sled and. seek,
Ing ont the Shenth knife from beneati,
his parka. cus the harness Of the two
animals. Once free they scrambled 10
safety aud rolled In the dry snow.
Emerson next attempted to lift the
nose Of che sled up ON the Ice. shout.
Ing ~ the remainder OF the team 20
pull. bur they only wagged their tails
and whined Each time be tried TO
lifs the Sid he crssl,ed through fresh
Ice. dnhiiy bcaripR The next pair Of
dogs with him and then the two adj
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-08

The breath of the Wild north
wesf Is IN this great story of love
and life and hate and death.
Rex Beach and lack London
have revealed the hidden niys-
ferries and romances of the Alas
kan wastes as have no other ou-
fhors. and in this stirring, grip
ping narrative IS shown the best
work of Mr. Beach's career.
Boyd Emerson and his superhu-
man efforts to wfn a fortune for
fhe woman he loved. Cherry
M0ioffe. the captivating. ener-
gefic young woman Who combat
ed desperate men on the battle
ground of their own choosing ;
Mildred Wayiond. the tmpertous
beauty and society favorffe.
whose hand mas sought by bitter
rivals who did NOT stop at muir
der; George Bali. the sturdy
f5sher hero. whose voice was
Sfks the roar of eionf waves on a
lee shore Fngeriess' Fraser.
whoss quolnt humor alone pre-
~enfed ham from going to Jail.
shore he really belonged. and
Willis Marsh. unprincipied In
<vsenev and a befrayer of men
and wonaen these are some of.
k1bs characters and elements that
sake fhts story one of the great
~ tales Of adventure ever writ
lnn-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-08

CLEAN Of light shining from the win
piled to him for shelter.
you can't stop here" gruffiy.
is there roadhouse near by?"
TRY the next place below" said the
Waterman hurriedly, slamming the
door in their faces and boiling it,
AT the next stop they encountered
the same gruif show of inhospitality.
I'll make one more try" said Elmer
son between his teeth gratingly. Nlt
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-08

EMERSON SEIZED HIS HOST BY THE NAPB
OF THE NECK.
that doesn't succeed then I'll take pos
session again
A mile farther on they drew up be-
fore a white pile surmounted by a dim
ly discerned Greek cross, but their sig
mails awakened no response.
Gomez
They wasted no words when, for the
fourth time their eyes caught the wei.
come sight of shining radiance In
the gloom.
"Unhitchw ordered Emerson logged
~ as he began 10 unite the ropes OF
the sled He shouldered the sleeping
bags and made toward the light that
Uttered through the crusted windows.
followed by Fraser similarly burdened.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
ST. ELMO NEXT TUESDAY.

A duel, a death and a train wreck
launch charming, innocent girl
without one dollar to her name into
the midst OF family of great wealth,
dominated by a cynical son who has
been driven by an early disappoint-
ment in love to make war upon all
women. This is the foundation of the
play "St. Elmo" which sweeps
through a series of heart. stirring
scenes to a glorious conclusion.
Naturally the girl falls in love with
the brute. For his sake she rejects
suitors with everything to commend
them. The man finds himself IN the
grip of passion for the girl that he
cannot understand.
Problem after problem presents
itself. Each situation becomes more
tense than the one preceding. st.
Elmo is hero and villain in one.
Despite his growing love for the little
girl, he tries to continue to play
with his victims, but love wins.
The play is a most satisfactory
dramatization of the wonderfully
successful novel by Augusta Evans.
Wilson, the exciting scenes OF which
have been presented IN stage form by
master hand.
This attraction comes to the Milo
theatre next Tuesday evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
COUNTY Office FILINGS
Others to FoIIow--Prlm-
aries to be Held Sep
tember 20

The political pot in this county il
commencing to boil, and q number o1
filings for nomination for county
Offices at the coming primaries have
been made. They are:
Audltor-J. j. jacobson, Elm Dale,
republican.
County attorney-Don M. Cameron,
democrat, city; Z. Rosenmeier,
republican, RoyaIton.
Treasurer-Frank Renick, republ1
can.
Clerk of Courts. p. Brick, demo.
crat.
Register of Deeds-Frank K.
Bastien, republican.
Supt. of Schools-M. E. Barnes,
republican.
A number OF others will be added to
the list IN the course OF few days.
The time of fling closes August
30th, and the primaries are to be held
September 20.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
REPORT FAVURABLY ON HALL
BARN.

The board of arbitration, composed
of q. H. Enke, A. D Harrison and
Carl BoIander. which was appointed
to investigate and give It's findings
relative to the percentage the A. K.
Hall barn on Third street northeast
was burned, has made its report. 1t
claims that but forty per cent of the
building was burned. In this case
the city charter allows the city fathers
to grant thee petition of Mr.. Hall to
repair the building, although it Is
IN the fire district.
G. f. Enke, contractor, will have
charge of the repair work.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

A fine entertainment and dance
will be given at Elks' hall on the
evening : Of august. 25th by the
Troubadours Amusement company
under the auspices, Of the local lodge Of
Elks. Miss Helen Harkness gives a
number Of readings, and other
members of the eompany " give: musical
solos besides the quartet selections.
Eaes the entertainmentJ preceedlpg the
dance. 's:-< 81.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
MAN DROWNED SUNDAY AT
PINE LAKE.

Frank Smith. aged about fifty years,
was drowned at Pine lake near Upsala
last Sunday, and the youth who waf
with him at the time barely escaped a
like fate by hanging on to the
caps,zed boat They had been fishing
together, and were exchanging places
IN the boat when it was overturned,
throwing them both into the lake.
AS the waves were high, the man
was not seen to come up after the
plunge. Sc far, they have not been
able to find the body.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
PLAY CROSBY SUNDAY
Guyana Range Boys Claim
to be a Fast Baseball
Bunch

The Colo Dusts will take on Crosby
at Athletic park next Sunday after
noon. Very little is known of the
strength of the team from the iron
range town, but it is understood that
it is an all-paid aggregation, and that
some of the best players of Brainerd
compose part of the team. The locals
have been putting in some time in
base running and signal work, in
connection with the regular batting
and fielding practice, and expect
to show greater skill in this depart
ment of the game henceforth.
The boys intend to take this game,
and Will put up some good playing.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Joseph Lusack of Culdrum town.
aged II years. was arrested yesterday
on the complaint of August Mrozek
and brought to this city. The youth
is charged with having set fire to
complaints meadow. thereby destroy.
ing in the neighborhood of three tons
of timothy hay and some grain. The
deed is said to have been committed
last Saturday. Young Lusack is to be
given his hearing in Justice Randall
court today.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Rev. Geo. E. Platt will be absent
from the city month, during which
time he will take an outing with his
family at Clark lake, near Hubert,
Crow Wing county.
A party was given Wednesday even
ing at the N. W. Chance home for
furlough. The evening was very
pleasantly passed, at the close of
which dainty refreshments we're
served.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
TEACHERS TOOK EXAMINA
TIONS.

The examinations held at the local
and Royalton high schools on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week
for first and second grade certificates
and for credits were taken by a large
number of teachers OF the country
It the local high 1872 took the ex-
aminations' while at Royalton high
10 took them. The returns from these
examinations are expected to ba
received here about the last week of
this month or the first of September
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Since the closing of the road run
ming across the Vertin land southeast
OF the ball park and the opening of
the new road near the eeuetory,
running on the north and eaat s9docf
his land, a number of peepls filing 5
southeast of town have 1pd.ese ii eeesseed,
themselves as desfruus that ~ r,oadS1
should he opened up on she west anil
ponth sides Of the 2>Vertin lallds:
1ngtd, and last evening we're to- haSs
EPses9snats9d rs at9 a':petftion 5toRta1ae3t . j:
= | 7s' ~: sH3i go .'lcgsqafSxs s:fz '7s:3 {
'as *Ifi4
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
HAIL DID DAMAGE.

The hail storm OF Sunday afternoon
did quite little damage IN different
sections of the county. Especially
was it the case in the extreme eastern
and northeastern part Of the county,
where the hail IN some cases we're as
large as good sized stones.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Chas. Young brought replev1n suit
Randall r court yesterday morning
for the recovery of some hay over
which each claims the right. Young;
claims that he rented the meadow
from the owner of 1t, while Beckman,.
who cut the. hay, about 2 1-2 to 8
tons, claims that he rented it from a
party who was agent for it. The
matter was taken under advisement,
and the court will most probably give
its decision today.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Cases received at the hospital last
Saturday were: Mrs. G. Wagner, city,
medical case; Miss May Foote, Royal
ton, operation for appendicitis; Miss
Theresa Olson, Minneapolis, surgical
case; Miss Alice Salisbury, Staples,
medical case. On Monday, Miss Mary
Crlener, city, appendicitis.
Mrs. e. Blechlnger, of Pike Creek,
who had her left hand ampatated,
left the hospital Tuesday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
N. P. SETTLES FIRE DAMAGE

The Northern Pacific Railway com
pany this week settled the damages,
which the town of Belle Prairie had
against it because of the destruction of
the little bridge located near the
Frank Mason place and that near
Delphise Rocheleau's home by fires
which originated from passing trains,
tor the sum Of $175, David Moran,
chairman of the town board, receiving
check for same. The burned bridges
have since been replaced by steel
bridges, costing little over $500,
which is borne jointly by the county
and the town.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
WHEAT OF GOOD QUALITY.

While passing through Pike Greek
yesterday local man came across q
threshing crew which was threshing
wheat, barley and oats in one OF the
bad spots in that part of the county.
The wheat was of good quality but
the yield was not large Barley was
fair, but the oats was too light to use
sackers A comparison of the yield
on this farm with that of the better
land would show yield of about
twelve bushels Of wheat to the acre,
and the other small grains in
proportion,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

According to a Hope, N. D., paper,
Max Won Domarus Of this city, who is
at present employed in the North
Dakota town, pitched q gllt@edged
game at that place recently in which
the city championship was at stake,
winning the game tor his team iii q
very comm mendable manher. His work
Isl said to have been e1e4ptionally
good.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Robert Cromwell and Miss Hanna
Erickson, two young people of this
county, were united in marriage at
the Congregational church parsonage
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock,
Rev. W. Fl. North officiating. Mrs.
Aug. Jansen and Mrs. Daniel Nelson
were the witnesses to the ceremony.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Word has been received here of the
death of Joseph hoffman at Virginia
the first Of the week. Tne cause of
death was not stated. The deceased
was about 18 years of age, and the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Hoffman,
formerly of this city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

All week small fires have been
started near Pine Grove park by pass
ing l.. F. & d. branch trains, but the
street commissioner has been looking
after the park closely and the roads on
the north and east sides of the park
will soon be in shape to check the
progress OF such running fires.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Guy Kidder has accepted a position
IN the packing rooms of the Giant
Grip Horse Shoe company made
vacant by the resignation of Omer
Benn. and took up his duties there
Monday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
SISTERS IN RETREAT.

The Franciscan sisters, who have
charge OF st. Gabriel's hospital anc
st. Otto's orphanage, went into retrea'
yesterday, ana from now until mex
Friday, when it will close with i'm
presslve ceremonies, the sisters desire
that no visitors 60 there. A class o1
fifteen children will be confirmed al
the close of the retreat besides the
taking of the vows by the sisters.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

The local Woodman lodge will hold
its regular monthly meeting this
evening, and business Of Importance
will come up for consideration. There
will be degree work. All members
should attend
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

rental. 345
Water Power Co. lighting. 80. 8O2
Ed. Simmons, painting West
side hose house. se............ IL
VIM. Burkel, hauling.
Transcript Pub. Co., printing. sc
George Klewel, services board
Of equalization. n............ IL
Frank Gotta, lnterring dog....
George Gerritz, justice fees.
A. j. E'enn, grade. ............. q
L. +. Hardware Co., mdse. 80.
Ray Brick, assisting city
engineer ...........:. ..:...vt {
N. T. Cary. service ON board
= OF equalization. .:.:.,,. !, Il
Lyman Signor, assessor: .;.:::.:.. =; 49,: 85e
EP.: J.. Tomelty, .mdsa a.f;.::: t:!:s -
!: WIN. Tom, load Of AaWduet.@s, ~
Eco. F. Moeglein, petyice board -.
b: :zof; equalization: " ~: i i
lss ;The vstreet commissioners report
kthesa.s OF :}l72. 80 swas sepproved.- :,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Fred Gross Of st. Cloud and John
Gross of Richmond visited relatives
here Thursday. Fred has taken a
position with the st. Cloud Grocery
company as travelling salesman and
will make the territory along the
Great Northern.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

.. P. Erickson of Bralnerd filed
Tuesday for the republican nomination
for senator in forty-elghth district,
comprising the counties OF Crow Wing
and Morrison. He will contest for the
nomination with s. F. Alderman, also
Of Brainerd, the present senator.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Sister Mary of the Cross, of Black
Duck, Canada, who was Miss Edith
Duclos of this city. and Sister St..
Jean d'AvllIa of Quebec. Canada, who
was Miss Clarlce Duclos Of this city,
arrived here this week for visit
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. O.
Duclos. The occasion is taking the
form of q reunion, as Sister Mary has
not visited here in seventeen years,
and all the members of the family,
with one exception, are home tor the
affair.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

| DR.. N. W. Chance left Wednesday
for Chicago, at which place and
New York he Is to take q special
course in diseases of the nose and
throat
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

1t IS reported that pending the
construction of an academy at Belle
Prairie, which Will be started next
spring, the Sisters of Rome, who are
to erect same. are to have q small
parochial school constructed at, that
place IN time for the coming school
term. -:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Some cows belonging to John Wetzel
we're burned in a ire which destroyed
some meadows southwest OF this city
this week, according to Frank Janney,
who as in the city Wednesday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Marriage licenses we're issued to the
following during the past week !:
Robert Cromwell and Miss Hanna
Erickson, Otto Robert Koenig and
Miss Bertha Louisa Vanselow, Peter
E. Sue- and Miss Katie LANCER.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Eugene st. Onge arrived Sunday
from Snohomish, WASH, for a visit
with friends and relatives in this
vicinity. Mr.. St. Onge was a resident
of Green Prairie, and left fifteen years
ago for Michigan, two years later
settling in the West. He sees many
signs of progress in the city and coun-
ty since leaving here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

John Campbell, an aged man who
for several years was employed at the
local hospital, died last Saturday at
Rochester, and the funeral was held
Tuesday at Savage, burial taking
place at Rice.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Leo j. Blllstein has resigned his
position as manager of the Little
Falls Cooperative store, and as soon
as successor Is appointed will accep
one Of several positions that have
been offered him.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
BARN AND CONTENTS BURNED

The large barn and contents on the
John Stevens tarm at the Brlckyards
was destroyed by fire late Tuesday
night, and part of the house was
slightly damaged by the flames before
they could be extingu1shed. The farm
was unoccupied at the time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Blais Sobieck
Of Pike Creek, Wednesday, Aug. 3, a
son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Congressman c. A. Llndbergh ad-
dressed the fourth class postmasters
of the district comprising Hubbard,
Wadena, Crow Wing and Aitkin
counties, at Brainerd last Saturday,
giving very interesting talk.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
SENT TO DETENTION HOSPIIA

SENT TO DETENTION HOSPITAL.
In Judge Shaw's court Wednesday
morning, Miss Margaret Vieth of Bun,
a young lady Of u, was adjudged
insane, and was taken to the deten-
tion hospital at Fergus Fails. The
young lady was suddenly taken, and
it is thoug ght will soon be discharged.
This is the first charge from this
county to be sent to the detention
hospital since it's opening on August
1st. Hereafter all cases will be sent to
this hospital, and after thorough ex-
animation by the exmination board,
they are after q short time either sent
to the hospital for the insane or dis
charged.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

D. NJ Lachance and family, OF
Superior, Wis.,, will return to this city
IN a few days. Mr.. Lachance having
accepted a position with the Simonet
Carpet & Furniture company. Mr..
Lachance is an experienced upho!sterer
and undertaken, and will be valuable
acquisition to this company's force.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Mrs. Harriet M. Joslin was taken
seriously i'll with acute gastrltis Sun
day, but is now considerably i'm
proved.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Two cowboy girls, who have been
making stay here and about this
city, we're arrested the first of the
week on the complaint of some
Parkertown people, on the charge of
disturbing the peace. Defendants were
discharged, however, Monday after.
noon because of insufficient evidence.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. W. r
Erving, Sunday, July 81, son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05

Chas. Bouck, of Royalton, candidate
for the lower house in this district,
was in the city Wednesday and Thurs
day, calling on the voters. Mr.. Bouck
feels very confident of success.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1910-08-05
MORRISON ORE LANDS
Lands Likely to be Dovel-
oped in the Near

An article appearing in Tuesdays g
Pioneer Press, relative to the transfer
OF Morrison county ore lands, with
the object in view of their develop
ment, should be of great interest
hereabouts.
The article refers to the lower tier
of townships of the county, hut, as
can be seen by the reference to
Plllager, it must be the northern tier
that is in the iron belt. The article
follows:
Negotiations are now on between
j. E. Rogers of Minneapolis and a
subsidiary company of the United
States steel corporation for the ex-
ploltatlon of 4, 500 acres Of iron ore
land in Morrison and Aitkln counties.
The tract comprises 8. 900 acres in the
lower tier of townships in Morrison
county and scattered tracts OF from
40 to 100 acres in Aitkin county.
Both iron and copper ore crop from
the surface, it is said, but in the
absence of bor1ngs 1t is impossible to
estimate tie extent of the deposits.
The main line of the Northern
Pacific runs within eight miles Of the
largest tract. The nearest town is
Pillager. The Little Falls cutoff of
the same line runs two mics south of
1t. 1t Is believed to be the plan to
open up the fields when the Luluth
steel mill starts.
The ore was located four years ago
by Allen E. Weeks of Minneapolis, a
mineraloglst, in the employ Of the
present owners. They were directed
to the district by study of the
United States geological maps -