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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03
LITTLE FALLS, MORRISON COUNTY M1NNEsorA
Anderson Z &sLaFond 0psn
Up in Hoffman Block
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::...= March L.

A lease was signed Tuesday by G.. A.
Anderson and Arthur LaFond for the
store room In the Hoffman block.
corner OF First street and First avenue
southeast, now the property OF, W.. H..
Ryan. The building is to be occupied
by an automobile garage and repair
shop, which will be known as the Gen.
trail Automobile Shop.
Workmen commenced remodelling
the building Tuesday, putting in an
eight foot door at the north end of the
present front, SO as to allow the en-.
trance of any sized automobile. An
addition of fourteen feet on the north
side and twenty five feet on the east
end, solid brick and one story high,
is to be built as soon as the weather
permits, making the building 4ox75
feet.
The, garage and repair shop was
opened up for business "Wednesday
No automobiles will be handled by the
new automobile firm, but it Will
simply do q storage and automobile
repair business, keeping automobile
supplies of every kind.
The building Of the addition on
the back of the present; building will
require the moving of the building
occupied by Jones & Ferre]l back sew.
eral feet.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03
fxRl| y0Rlf. fOR IRON ORt!'
Drills Are Put IN Operation
in Northern Part
~ Of County !

With the development Of the Guyana
range, which extends into Ripley
town. Rail Prairie and Randall. Nor
r,son county and its possibilities as an
iron producing county is exciting the
attention Of iron ore men, investors
and speculators. Many options have
been taken on lands in that part of the,
county, but Randall has been first to
receive the attention of drillmen. A
couple of drills were put in operation
on the u. H. freeman holdings near
Randall recently by we'll known ore
men who have taken options on the
land, and it IS stated that within the
next month five more drills are to be
put in on this property,
A drill has been In operation during
the past couple weeks or so on the land
of Vertin and Kiewel in section .35,
town Of Rail Prairie, being operated
by judge Hale under certain agree
ments. It is expected that one or
more drills will be put to work IN
Belle Prairie town within the month";
as also in Ripley town. 49,. -.
The dip. needle, which has been used
IN this part of the state. indicates that
| UAOA . 10 0GAAA 0OOVA0A AoA80S
that of the Messaba, Vermillion and
Cuyuna, running northeast and south
west. 1t has been designated by some
iron ore men as the Mile Laos and
Little Falls range, and some optimists
are predicting great possibilities for
this new range. The attractions show
it to commence In Clark and Haugen
townships in Aitkln county. ore having
been discovered twelve feet from the
surface in the former named. It con-
Times southwest into Crow Wing
county, through Garrison where 68 per
cent ore has been found, thence on
through Platte, Freedhem, Belle Prai-
rie townships, through Little Falls
and crossing the river continues into
Swan River ana on to within about
three miles Of Sauk Centre where the
attractions are almost lost
While there may be found some val
liable iron ore beds under this city, the
attractl ons are not very strong, but in
Garrison township the attraction was
not very strong either. ..
1t is to be hoped that drilling will
uncover some rich iron ore mines IN
this county. :. - -. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Allen Graves was arralgned before
Justice Geritz Tuesday on the charge of
assault and battery on the person of
Joseph Payer. He pleaded not guilty
and the case was set for 2 clock this
afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

+ The manual training department of
the Central school is now taking
shape in more advanced work. up to
this time classes only having taken up
elementary work. Mr.. Carlson has
his classes well organised now, and
9 motor IS to he installed thisswe to
operate the saw, lathe and another
piece. OF machinery which was in
stalled this week. misunderstanding
is being taken at present. BY: high
school students 81 The sboyss ssAsssaiready
! showing aptness at the woYk sss8.s 81.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

: County Attorney Don NJ. Cameron
and County Treasurer Frank Ren1ck
we're in the Twin cities Yesterday
where they attended to the transferr-
ing of the new bonds issued to take up
the old bonds issued 80 years ago last
January LIST for the l.. F.. u.
branch railroad, g. instructed BY the
board of county commissioners. The
new bonds are for t25, 600, $40, 600 hav.
ing been paid off on the original bond
issue. =. =.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Claude Waite was rearrested by
Deputy Sheriff F. (. Heroux. on: war
rents sworn out in October from jus.
tice Gerritz's court. charging non sup.
port Of his wife, and in November
from Justice Randall's court, charging
nonsupport Of his children, this week.
He had been in Iowa where he had
been working, and had just come up
to appear before the district court OH
q similar charge made previously, q and
as soon az this became known the
other two cases were dropped, ,5frhe old
case covering fhe situation .:;.,I =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03
BASE BALL.

Secretary s. R. Fortier Of the
Athletic association has received word
from AL Dominick, the star south-paw
pitcher. that he would be willing to
play with Little Falls this season,
stating what he wonld expect for his
services ''Blll' Pehle has also sent
word that he will give Little Falls
first choice.
Omer Benn, who pitched for the 10.
Gals last season, writes that he has
been gwen birth with the Dubuque
Iowa club of the Indiana, Illinois and
Iowa league, for the coming season.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Miss Nora Batters leaves shortly for
Toledo, Ohio, where she will have
charge Of the millinery department of
q large store during the next four
months.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03
BUILDING or BRIDGES
County Boards Limited in
Appropriations to.
lOVV&XD '.'S:.-

: brainerd Dispatch = The county
aooltor, county commissioners and
county attorney are IN receipt of an
opinion from :Asslstaut.Attorney
General Lyndon A. Smith on the
read and bridge fund which Is OF the
utmost importance. r..s..s 80,
Inc county commissioners intended
TO construct a $2200, bridge in Dagget
Brook, a $500 bridge at WatertoWn
ana proposed e1pending 5000, for q
br2dge over the Mississippi at TT.
Ripley, this county to share half the
expense with the county of Morrison.
Inls opinion, however, upsets all
thEse plans.
andrew Fritz, the new public ex-
anlner, addressed the following letter
tossCounty Auditor Smart:
il February II. 1911.
Herewith enclosed you will find
copy of opinion of Assistant Attorney
Lyndon. Smith. with reference to the
law controlling appropriations by the
comfy board for road and bridge
purposes. You will see thereby that
such appropriations are limited to $500
TO any one township city or village,
unless said township, city or. village
is paying one-han the cost. Therefore
the hoard Of your county has. no au.
:thority to make the contract ATTEMPTED
for a!brldge to cost 81, 675. ~, I:
=: Il would also call your attention to
the fact that where the county is pay
ing ope.half the cost of the bridge a
committee Of the county board must
act with the town city. or village
authorities in letting the contract {;
and In all cases which are covered by
chapter 86l, q. L. 1907. although the
county board may designate the par
ticular road or bridge on : which the
money shail be expended. it is ex.
pended under the direction and super
vision Of the board cf supervisors of
the town, city or village council and
upon the execution Of a proper bond
must be turned over to the town, city
Or village treasurer The county board
can not make contract for the work
that is to be done.''.
Then follows the opinion of Assistant
Attorney General, covering the points
above noted. E,..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

WARRANT OUT FOR CROSLAND.
A warrant was sworn out last week
by tho bonding company for the arrest
of Amos Crosland of Royalton, who
since his sudden disappearance a short
time ago. it is said, has been found to
have defaulted IN his accounts with
the Powers Elevator company of that
village to the extent of about 81, 800.
He Is charged with embezzling $500.
Nothing has been heard as to his
probable whereabouts.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The spring election has not proven
very exciting so far. Only two have
filed up to this time, Lyman Signor
for assessor, and George l.. Gerritz
for Justice of the peace.
Petitions were circulated yesterday
for Alderman Hall and C. A. Garrison
for1aldermen of the First ward, the lat:
ter for a one-year term.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Mrs. .. A Churchill, stepmother of
Mrs p. W. Hayes of this city, and one
of the first white people to reside in
Little Falls, is dangerously ill at her
home at Los Angeles, California. 1t is
nineteen years ago since the
Churchllls resided here. but they have
visited here on several different occa-
eiOns since,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03
AITKIN NOT COMING.

The game which had been planned
for this evening between the Altkin
high and the local high on the Ger
mania hall floor hos been postponed By
the Aitkin team. The up-country boys
stated that they may arrange to play
here Tuesday Or Wednesday of next
week. An effort has been made to
secure Long Prairie for game here
this evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

. Al Simonet returned the first part of
the week from visit in saltwater,
where he went to see to the arrange.
ments being made for the opening of
the Slmonet Rug factory. Mrs.
Simonet, who accompanied him there.
remained for more extended visit
With relatives.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03
STORE HAS NEW
MANAGER.

A change was made Wednesday 10
the management of the M. &. Graham
Company general merchandise store of
the West side. which up to this time
has been managed by 1. M. Trumbull
of Minneapolis, G. W. Fernstall of
Stanley, N. d., a member of the firm,
personally taking charge OF it. The
store is not to be moved to the East
side as it had been 1umored but will
remain IN its present location. The
new manager states that the store is
to make this city It's permanent loca
tiOn,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The attendance at the East side
schools of this city has been quite badly
affected during the past week on
account Of illness. students being down
with attacks of lagrlppe and scarlet
fever.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03
FOLSOM TO MOVE.

I 7CV1ho0N1 ~ 3N0V1'
The Folsom Music Store, which has
been conducted by Walter Folsom IN
the Trebby block, on Broadway east
during the past fourteen or fifteen
years. will on or about April lot
more into fhe. vacant store roolif In the
First National bank building
formerly occupied by Val E. Kasparek.
The FIRST street part of the store is to
be partitioned of, and just the store
room facing Broadway will be used by
the music store A new modern front,
with prism glass, large plate glass
windows, and single large door set in
about five feet 30 as to make deep dis.
play windows, is to be put in. Mr..
Folsom will put in larger stock when
moving into his new quarters.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

E. A. Loucks is to move, into the
residence Of John Jendro, Second street
southwest, the latter having left for
Keeder. N. D., where he is to engage
in farming. ..>~ T. E: = '. = =sz -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

A telephone line to connect the Stro-
man lines between Little Falls ana
Pierz is being planned by the farmers
residing between those two points.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The Harrison & Peterson roller rink
opened up for the first time Wednes-
day evening. Sixty-five pairs Of fibre
skates, ordered through Julius Jetka,
are on hand to accommodate the public.
The floor was scraped again yester-
day and will soon be in first-ciass
shape. This makes about as tine q
roller rink as there is IN the North
west, the hall being very spacious
one. :t-. 49, '':'7' -''.7 ~.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The Professional Five Hundred club
was entertained Tuesday evening by
Mr.. aud Mrs. .. III. Parsons.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Rev. J. Brabner Smith of Sauk Gen.
tire was in the city yesterday enroute
to MINNEAPOLIS, where he goes to
gather material for writing up Mime
apolis Methodistism and the General
Conference of Methodlsts which is to
be held in Minneapolis in 1912.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Tuesday evening was the last cnance
dancers had to trip the light fantastic
before lent. A rge number did SO at
the Harrison u Peterson hall at an
invitation party, and others at the
dance given at Elks' hall by the Fri
day Evening Dan ;ing Club.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

St. GATHERINGS society of the Church
of the Sacred Heart was entertained at
cards by the Misses Sand at their home
on Fourth street southeast Monday
evening. Delicious refreshments were
S0rYau
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Nels Nelson has purchased the pro.
|pertyf Of Frank Baily. of Randall ana il
to move his hardware stock into il
shortly. \ I'll ssS,- :.- :
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Miss Margaret Kemp has accepted q
position a. trimmer IN a Volga. N. u.
millinery store during the coming sea-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

W. 7. Turner, father of f. r. rur-
ner of the West aIue:, lacks but a year
of being an octogenarian, having
passed his 10th birthday anniversary
last Wednesday. He is hale and hearty
and was calling on some of his friends
on that day.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Marriage Licenses were this week
issued to Bertram Mcdonald and Miss
Anna Whippier and John Florek and
Miss Mary Ritsko. - "- II
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

H. W. Bailey, until a few month.
ago editor Of the Pierz Journal, is to
soon start q paper at Crosby.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

& Miss Anna Schwalier was called
home from st. Cloud this week be.
cause Of the illness Of her mother with
lagrippe. - -: 4
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The Board Of Underwriters is to
meet in the law Offices OF ). G. and L.
w. Vasaly next Wednesday evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Rev. w. II. North assisted at special
services held at the Congregational
church of Burtrum this week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Minor Raymond has been i'll with q
bad attack ct the. quinsy during the
past several days, but 21s improving
rapidly.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

August Kehrn has taken the position
of janltor Of the Buckman hotel, vice
Paul Posch, resigned.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Peter Thompson in endeavoring to
exhibit his athletic prowess acquired
q badly sprained finger.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

A meeting IS to be held Monday
evening in the offices OF DR.. e. w.
Kaliher by the members of the com.
pany which 10 to put on q minstrel
around Easter for the benefit of tho
1911 base ball team. All members are
requested to he present. It is hoped to
start reheaIsaIs in the near future.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

:. Miss Merrie Cornwell returned to
Hamline university to resume her
studies there, after being confined to
her home through illness for several
days. .
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Born-Io Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Gam
roth Sunday February 26, a twelve,
pound son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The torpedo model Ford automobile
ordered for DR.. J. H. Newman arrived
yesterday morning.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Miss Mabelle Nyhus arrived Mon
day from Minneapolis and has taken
position as trimmer in the Sand
Sisters millinery store.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The Modern Woodmen and the ROYAL
neighbors gave a big dance and supper
Monday evening: Dancing was com
menced7 in Maurin's hall. but the
crowd increased to such an extent that
the Harrison & Peterson hall. was
brought into use, where nearly 1875
couples were accommodated. Supper
was served IN Maurin's g hall.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The baseball soliciting committee
will meet this evening at the city
hall.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Gatchel
LOT Staples Wednesday, February ~.
SON.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

!: Mrs. ", f.. Penheld entertained a
number Of her lady friends at 500
Tuesday afternoon at her home on
First street southeast If " ,.. *, 4. .3~f
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

ing SUNDAY from t00 Episcopal C0urC0
of Warren, interment taking place at
Saviour cemetery Of that place.
August Peterson of Pike Greek,
aged 81 years, died Monday morning
at 3 80 O'Clock, death being due to
cancer of the stomach from which he
had been a sufferer for some time.
Deceased IS survived by his widow, q
daughter and two sons, all of whom
reside at home. They are Anna, Her.
man and Albin.
The funeral services were held at the
rome at O clock Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. Mortenson of the Norwegian
Lutheran church officiating, and inter-
ment was in Oakland cemetery. =.
William Paulson. aged IS years, was
found dead in bed at the home of his
son. in. law, Stany Woznski of Swan
River, with whom he was making his
home, early Tuesday morning, having
quietly passed away some time during
the night. Deceased had been in i'll
health during the last several years
but his case did not seem SO serious.
The funeral was held yesterday
morning from the Swan River Catholic
church. interment being in Swan
River. ~& SO
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Tom Hughes Is laid up with q slight
attack of tOnsiiitis. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The fire department will hold q
general meeting this evening at 8
O'Clock, after which the Relief as
ISOLATION will meet.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Quarantine has been placed on tho
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. N. Ferrall
for scarlet fever, granddaughter.
who is visiting there at present, being
taken down with the disease.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Yesterday John Vertin shipped his
driving horse to his brother, Frank, at
Virginia.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Peter Nordlund walked out of the
portals of Hotel de Armstrong
Wednesday,. having completed hia
aentonca. ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

John Piekarski has opened up gro
cery store in the Zemrau block on the
West side, formerly the location of the
firm of Denis Il Jetka.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Postofice Inspector Hughes of Mlnne-
apolis, who Of late has been promoted
to assistant superintendent of the rail-
way mail service, was q business
visitor IN the city Saturday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

: Adolph Briese Of Buckmall and Miss
Wilhelmina Kr1efal, daughter Of.
Rhelnhold Krlefal Of Buckmau,' 8 were
united In marriage Sunday noon at the
st. John Lutheran church OF Buck
man, Rev. +. ]. 3 Oehlert performing
the ceremony. The Alsses Ottilie
pKuscbel and ana Lena Rrause attended;
tho bride While. Herman and william
Kurtzahn attended the groom. a
wedding dinner was served. after the
ceremony. The newly welded couple
will make their homo m Buckman.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Two warranty deeds transferring
land from Orrin Kipp to Frank A.
Murray, George Ralph, q. W. Taylor
and J. B. Streeter, were filed on record
in the register of deeds Office Wednes.
day, one being for 944.S8 acres con.
sideration OF g. 666. Is. and tho other
being for 7:33. AZ acres. consideration of
81, 400 81, the land being IN Rail Prai-
rie. Clough. Darling and. Scandia
Valley townships. -.
Rev. Father A. Lamothe. pastor of
st. Francis Xavier Catholic church was
pleasantly surprised Saturday morning
after mass by the lower Sunday school
class, who presented him with a nice
bouquet of American Beauty roses,
the occasion being his birthday ami.
versary. Chas. Fortier made; q nice
little speech and the flowers were pre-
sented by Miss Esther Cans. The pas
tor thanked them very much for their
remembrance. ..-.. ....; II
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

writer's yesterday received rate books
for fire insurance for city property.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Solid vestibuled trains are now being
used on the NJ. & I. railroad. s
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Victor Butler, who is attending
the University of Minnesota. has been
engaged as cornet sololst for the first
Congregational church of Minneapolis
and appeared as such in. that church
tor the first time last Sunday, playing
with accompaniment of ten pieces. His
many friends will be glad to hear that
his ability with this instrument Il re-.
ceiving recognition. Victor also plays
in the University band. S*'i' aai' -. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

Miss Alice McNairy left yesterday
or few days visit in Minneapolis,
after which she will return here before
leaving on the 18th of this month for
Vancouver, B. q. for q visit with Mrs.
Holmes, who was Miss Lena. Sturgeon
of this city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

The daughter of MIR. and Mrs. James
Fearing is threatened with typhoid
fever.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-03-03

j. ". Crosstield was i'll this week
with lagrippe.