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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-17
People Have Made 1t One OF Most Successful Cities In
Commonwealth; Is Becoming Center Of Fine Cattle =
raising District; Has Number OF Excellent
Business Places. -

system, with first grade classified high
school, state agricultural high school
and two grade schools, employing n
superintendent and approximately
forty teachers. Much care is being
given to the training Of the boys and
girls of hat vicinity to fit them for
their vocation in life. In the sur
rounding rural schools. agriculture
and home economics was added to
schools has taken up this work. The
increase in the attendance at the
state agricultural high school, has
become greater each year.
A large potato warehouse has been
erected in the city to care for the
products of that crop. A large num-
Der of elevators, iamong which is the
Farmers Elevator, owned and on
trolled by local farmers, n line
commission house are some of the
business places now f%lourishing.
where the farmer can dispose of his
goods in his vicinity at excellent
prices.
In the manufacturing industries Of
the city the leading ones are the -four
mill, one of the largest mills in the
state with a capacity of 1000 barrels
flour per day, a monument works.
two feed mills, cigar factory, n
harness shop.
Churches of all denominations
have been erected in the city, each
one being provided with a resident
minister. Over $4,000 has beer in
vested in the sever fine church edi-
fees in the city. The Deconess Hos
pital, under the management of the
United Lutheran Church, is a large,
we'll appointed and excellently man
aged institution.
Toe much cannot e said of the ex-
cellent train service into the city.
given by the >Great Northern and
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~ ~. -. @ .ra. .HL L.IFy D. a-.@.. |
the institution consists Of Q plot about
eight acres. adorned with trees and
|shrubs.
The Masonic Temple is one of the
buildings that Grafton is most proud
CT. II IS q modern, substantial struc-
ture, erected at a cost Of about $780,
coo and is owned by the different
Masonic bodies Of the city. The I'm
terror " Handsomely finished and the
furnishings are Of the best All other
fraternal orders have been
organized in the city.
+ In eIeisdkow Memorial Pafks is
7 be found Qne of the most beautiful
attractive amusement spots in
this part of the state. This park was
NV. G. Iehttkow. az Mauttuba. forrs-
erly " Grafton; whose son r. w. FIse-
|istikow. olkersdza rift .Nof : 5000 for
the lunprovStnen4 81 fAe poSk. The
Formal opening Nas held AsJuW,
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Is in Center of Rich FARMING
District; Has Fine Educational
Sustem and Good Industries

1916. This park promises we'll to
become n of the most beautiful in
the state. as further improvements
are being planned by the board of
directors, a number Of which will be
taken up this summer.
The National Guard Armory IL a
beautiful building 50x140 feet, con-
crete walls and pillars, steam heated
and electric lighted. The cost of
erection was approximately 10000.
In 1882, Company C, Of that city
served on q number Of occasions
when outbreaks by the Indians or
settlers occurred and again during
the Spanish-American war.
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F. E. Bersh. Is wheat buyer at the
Grafton Roller Mills, with his pleas
ant manner and willingness to please.
adds greatly to the efficiency Of the
MERCHANTS HOTEL.

One Of the greatest assets to the
city is the Merchants Hotel. Here
every guest is accorded every court
esy and comfort it is possible to give.
Mrs. Laxdahl, proprietor, giving her
personal attention to these matters.
All oom are provided with running
water, steam heated and electric
lighted. The dining room service is
also Of the best. The honey at
mosphere Of the place adds greatly to
Its popularity. -
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FOLEY BARBKR q

( One Of the most popular places IA
the city is that Of the Foley Barber
Shop. All modern comforts and
equipment that can be found in .
shop Of this kind. have been provided
Tor. Three chairs are constantly In
use. A.. Lamont and II. NJ. Hanson
having charge Of the business.
Bathrooms In connection with the
shop: and to first class IN every way
possible. s. ~
M. Foley y aiso postmastsr =
MONARCH ELEVATOR COMPANY.
One OF the most important busf-
ness enterprises Of the Monarch n,
evat6r Company n, the handing sof
coal. Thtrty-nine Gars OF hard and
soft coal have been Disposed IN With
In the fitytdurtng the past yeAr. The
elevator has capacity OF $4,000
o. y. Borshelm has been agent for
this concern ut Grafton TOR the past
sight years, and has sbscoms very ac-
tive In affairs Of the city. At the
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kind is done. especially welding Of
all sorts. Great a r is exercised in
the upkeep Of the garage so that the
interior is always pleasant and invit-
ing.
One Of the sons, Harold e. Mckay.
interested in the garage, entered the
military service in the earlier part
Of 1918.
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SWIGGUM & SON,

E. N. Swiggum established his. law
Office in this city in 1890 and is one
Of the oldest and highly-respected
attorneys in the state. E. A. Swig-
gum, a son, entered into the firm in
1917. and has only recently returned
from camp, having served his coun-
try during the strife. Another son.
Thomas D.. Swiggum. is still in
France, and one of the youngest
lieutenants in the army. He Il
twenty years Of age.
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PRESENT time he e. servt1e - slasr-
nan and On thA bdaxd OF hAalkta-
DuHfnS xhe ~n1. ep4dmfe he proved
laMeH Aoxe than eDe5ent TO servo IN
t1dR 0une4tY

nan 0A0 On - 000x0 OF 0o80m
DaHizE ths nv epsd@te he proved
CITY RAKML
The CITY Bakery. managqa b. l.
H. Dedrich. carries . fn1 line Of
groceries ~ we'll N taking care OF:
the 63kexy trade In that city and
surrounding villages Tho daily OUT
put OF the bakery 9ver1ges 500 leaves
Of bread and dozens OF pies. cakes
and all other pastry.
BdAKELY JEWIAERY STORE
". r. Blakely established this
store in Grafton about sixteen years
ago. m has continued to flourish
and grow each succeeding year. He
handles . complete line Of cut glass,
jewleEy, and silverwsre. He also
conducts optical parlora
GRAFTON AUTO & MACHINE CO..
The Grafton Auto & Machine Com
pany, which is the service station for
the Willard Storage Battery, has
made q specially Of this service work
o h past few years. putting forth
untiring efforts In this work and CIV
ing excellent satisfaction.
GoRDER BROS. GARAGE
Gorder Bros, who r the succes-
|sors of Bye 4 Olson, handle Ford
cars, exclusively with all accessories.
All repairs will be kept in stock. so
that the tourist can be supplied at
and continue on his way They
also have the agency for the Buick
automobile.
In connection with the automobile
business. this Arm handles the P. 6
n Tn~~n Y~e~1o~o>~kA C~~7~>~ k~~A%4-
and advance Rumley" Threshing
machines and tractors.
G. o. Gorder and H. o. Gorder pur-
chased the garage Jan. 1, 1919 from
Bye g. Olson. who established the
GRAFTON OVERLAND COMPANY.
The Grafton Overland Company is
owned by M. Z. vigness, Oscar o.
city. AS the name implies, this firm
handles the Overland car and is also
the Overland Service Station. All
accessories for this car are to be
found at this garage at any time.
Special attention Is being given to
tire repairing, all modern and .neces-
sary equipment to carry on this work,
has been installed, SO that the best
OF service in this line be given.
The Moline" *andssCase"" tractors,
together with tractor implements and
all farm implements are also being
handled in connectton1rwiths the >ga~
rage. '-r@4sa%.'s'-+s
CHARLES r. HANSON 4 son.
The hrm Of Charles F. Hanson &
Son which deals in grain and pota-
toes, was established in this city
about twenty years Ago. For the
past six years the firm has been un-
der the efficient management Of Il.
NJ. Hanson. .-,.
The grain elevator now being used
has q capacity of $4,000 bushel, while
the potato warehouse, which is one
Of The latest and most up-to-date'
warehouses in this part Of the coun-
try. has a capacity of 10000 busheL.
HOaIME FARM COMPANY.
The Homme Farm Company, deal
ers in neglected Farm Homes, and
First Mortgage Farm Loans, is in
. ~ 49, -=...
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GRAFTON NEWS AMID IMEs.
E. K. HoGENsoN.

Mr.. Hogenson is one Of the pioneers
of Grafton, having been interested In
the real estate business in Walsh
county since his residence In that
city. His real estate interests are
largely in Walsh, Pembina ana Clear
water counties. He has the owner
ship Of a tract Of land located In
Clearwater county, on which have
been found indications of iron.
Professor Ladd's analysis Of same
have been very encouraging.
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FARMERS

The Farmers Cooperative Elevat-
or, owned and controlled by local
farmers handles more grain than any
other elevator in the city. It has
ia 100000 bushel capacity. They also
handle coal. This is only its third
year of. operation. Asrecord was set
in 1917 when this firm handled $685.
600 bushels Of grain. Owing to the
car shortage this last season, the
grain handled amounted to approx
iimately the same.
A. c. Blacksted has been manager
of the organization since its birth
three years 60.
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GRAFTON ROLLER Mills.

GRAFTON ROLLER Mills. -
Too much praise cannot be given to
the growing industry of the Grafton
Roller Mill. This mill is one Of the
oldest and the second largest in the
barrels Of -four per day, and en-
ployes approximately thirty-fve men.
The sale of this product is carried on
in every state Of the union. but chiefly
in the eastern part Of the United
States. Charles Eggers, manager, ia
also mayor Of the city.
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GROVER GARAGE

AT the Grover garage you will ind
mobile and any equipment that .your
heart, may DESIRE" The garage Ia
equipped with all modern conven-
fences to take care Of all repair work.
In connection with the garage, Mr..
Fl. b. Grover handles the Emerson
Birmingham" line of tractors and a
full line of farm machinery. The
garage. itself, is a large brick build
ing. furnished with a large we'll
safe space for the storing Of cars.
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the city. Ths nrsn handles . com.
plete first claas line OF mems clothing,
shoes, shirts, wooden kooAa,S under
wear. hats, bAGs. and leather gooaA.
OLSON HARDwARE STuRE
This Arm handles one Of the big
gest lines Of hardware In the state.
established Arms. Nj. Olson. who
IL president Of the fitm located In
fGrafton in 1854, and has been In the
business for the past thirty-four
years. In the hardware store, which
IL under the management Of ". Ring.
SAX. attention u being given to the
, the "Monarch Range" Y. F. ware
has charge Of the implement shop.
where the champion Silo,s' Altman
Taylor Gas Tractor Dodge" and
t"Cheverolet" automobiles and tho
"John Deere" line OF machinery are
epecialities.
Gunder Olson is president Of this.
frm. M. Ringsak. vice president and
STONE FURNITURE STORE
The C. P. Stone fiIm is one Of the
most wide awake Undertaking and
furniture establishments in the
Northwest. This includes the sale
of pianos. talking machines and sew
ing machines. They have the sale
ing machine. 1t plays all records
with nc change of needles. They are
also the exclusive agents for the
''Way Sagless" products. Everything
in the undertaking establishment in
GLIDING auto hearse is up to the min
ute, and all service efficient.
The officers in connection with this
firm are C. p. Stone, president, F.
e. Stone, vice president, c.. E. Led
witch, secretary-treasurer. The firm
has been incorporated under the laws
of the United States.
F. H. BAILEY.
MI. Bailey has served in the capacity
Of ticket agent at the Great Northern
depot for some time past. He not
only proves himself efficient in these
duties but also in welfare work Of
the city.
MCKAY GARAGE
The Mckay Garage can boast Of
the title of being the oldest garage
in the city. The, FRANKLIN" is the
automobile, handled at this garage.
Mr.. Mckay made a record during the
last summer having sold ~ of these
cars, up until the time when he "a
able to obtain them. He has also
sold a number of the $1,000 enclosed
cars to the farmers IN that vicinity,
which speaks well for the progress
Of that vicinity. This garage is also
the service station for the Exide
Storage Battery and Goodyear Tires.
All accessories obtainable, and all re-
pairing done. All repair work On
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It wa someth1n gof q surprise to
discover that this man OCeallfgh
was only u old freddy friend
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soldiers monument, in memory Of the
soldiers who participated in the Span
ish American a has been erected
at the steps of the court house.

CHANDLER FURNITURE STORE.
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at the
Chandler Furniture store are the best
in the state Of North Dakota. The
casket display room of the parlors.
are most cheerful in appearance and
tend to make ones spirits rise instead
of depress them. The slumber room
is neatly Inc well furnished, while
the family oom is large and has a
hymn book and decorations. The
entire building is we'll lighted.
Ole Hanson is general manager OF
the furniture department, where a
complete line of up-to-date furniture
is cling handled. The rug department
has received special attention, as also
the work Of repairing, u~pholstering
and picture framing.
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GRAFTON NATIONAL BANK.

The Grafton National Bank. one OF
the Oldest of the city, has a capital
of 100000 with a surplus Of $780,
900. D. c. Moore is president of the
institution,\ D. M. Upham. cashier
and F. A. Moore assistant cashier.
F. "A. Moore enlisted in the United
States service in 1917 and at the
close of the war had been promoted
to the rank of captain.
GRAFTON NEWS AND TIMES.
F r. P. Ldckow is editor of the Graf
ton News and Times, a weekly paper.
It would be almost as impossible to
get along throughout the county
without this weekly newspaper az
without the telephone system or the
rural routes. 1t is published every
Friday.
This paper was established at
Grafton thirty-nine years ago, Mr..
Luckow purchasing the plant from
Mrs. Bates about twelve years ago.
The first number Of the 39th volume
was issued the latter part OF 1918.
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h. Il HAUssAsfM 90.

Tho II. Ia Haussamen Company.
the druggists. corner Hill avenue and
Main street, carry q complete line Of
drugs. .kodaks, ytctrolas. Jswlery and
merchandise found In d first class
drug store.
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tsrested in buying and selling Farm
Lands In either Walsh or Pembina
counties. They are a hrm Of high
Recommendation and results are as
|sured as they have sold over $1,000
acres during the past two years, with
every buyer satisfied.
II you want to- buy, sell, or ex.
change you can depend on square
dealing and best results. To the buy
Or. they give most liberal terms with
many payments and finance their
cropping Of any land they buy for the
season Of 1919.
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BAER CLOTHING STORE.
Gus d. Baer is proprietor Of the
Baer Clothing Store and one Of the
successful and .enterprising citizens Of
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j. j. r. LAND 90,

The j. J. O'Brien Land Co. deals
chiefly in Red River Valley Lands.
All their efforts are devoted to genu-
inc land bargains, emigration, ex-
change and promoting business.
Their only references are their
clients.
Mr.. O'Brien is one Of the oldest
Gated in Grafton and became inter-
ested in the real estate business in
that section. in the pioneer days.
SCANDINAVIAN. AAfERICAN BANK
The Scandinavian american Bank
is the newest bank in the city having
been organized in 1914. It now has
a capital Of $4,000 and~a surplus of
$500. The officers Of the institution
arc Gunder Olson, president: g. n.
Newgaard. vice president; w. w.
Reyleck, vice president; T. J. Hagen.
cashier; Thorsten Morken. assistant
cashier, and L. r. Craving, book
J.. L. QASHELL, Jr. n
~. Il. Cashell, Jr., is M Of the most
successful attorneys of the city, nav
ing practised here for the past six
years. He is always interested In the
progress of city affairs, thereby max
ing himself one Of the most valued
Of citizens.
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT STORE.
The Chicago Department Store, Y
one Of the largest stores Of its kind,
in the United States. located in q
city the size Of Grafton. They are
always on the alert keeping in close
touch with the markets In the 4wo-
mems, chi1dren's. and mems ready-to-
wear, therefore are able to give you
the new goods hrst and ct thu risht
time. ~
The modern display cases ana dust
proof cases In the Sanitary Grocery
clean appellant eroceries. ~. ".
Reyleck has exclusive control OF the
business, which was incorporated in
1911. =. A. Casper IL in charge Of the
store At Grafton. a branch stof6 a
being operated at crookston, MINI.
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Herald Vents Bring Rssulta'
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CHIEF OF POLICE.

The efficiency Of the police force At
GRAFTON has largely been due to the
Chief Of Police, Jim McClelland. who
has served in this Office for some
years past. Although the people of
Grafton are "a peaceful lot, MI. Nc
Clelhnd is sometimes called upon to
help settle friendly disputes by "a
display Of his wonderful strength and
tactfulness. Usually the result Is
satisfactory to all.
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Tho McConville Company deals
principally in abstracts. loans and In
surance. They are located in the
Observation-Disclosures Bank build
ing. A. McConville, president Of the
firm and n. l. McConville, secretary,
are both active in matters pertaining
to the welfare Of the city and are
always ready with q boost and .
helping hand to assist in any progress
sive work.
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STONE FURNITURE STORE

f. H.
Mr.. Bailey has served in the capacity
of ticket agent at the Great Northern
depot for some time past. He not
only proves himself efficient in these
duties but also in welfare work Of
the city.
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OEFY BAKERY.

The CITY Bakery. manag9d b. L
ii. Dedrich. carries . fun fine Of
groceries ~ we'll N taking car Of
the 69kexy trade In that city and
surrounding villages The daily out
put OF tho bakery 9ver1Ge0 D Ioaves
OF bread and dozens OF ptes, cakes
and all other pastry.
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deemed sufficient for the satisfaction Of
the passengers appetites.
A baggage compartment in the rear Of
the passenger saloon is another feature.
This room is sufficiently large to accom-
modate grips and luggage up to total
weight of 200 pounds.
The carrying capacity is 1850 pounds
and the amount of freight that may be
carried is governed by the gross weight
of the eight passengers. If it is desirable
or necessary to use the machine as
freight carrier the chairs may be lifted
out, the carpet taken up and the .entire
space-aside from the pilots seat-given
over to the load.
The Curtiss engineers maint,in that
$3.50 per mile will cover all of the costs
for every mile that the eagle type is opar-
ated in the air. This includes salary OF
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structed to carry more than six passengers
and a chauffeur, or seven in all.
Six months of experimental work were
necessary before the Curtiss Eagle was
sent away on her initial trial and the cost
OF this work, together with the actual cost
Of constructing the machine, has made its
building price total 100000
The greatest success has been encount,
cred with the machine and plans are now
completed for placing this type of pas
senger carrying aircraft on a production
basis. All the needed data having been
accumulated and all Of the required tests
having been made, The Eagle design is
now being sold to private enterprises
which have been incorporated for air pas
senger service.
The first machine to be sold has been
disposed of by the Denver agent of the
Curtiss Company to a local concern there
This company is going to start air pas
senger traffic between Denver and Estes
Park The latter is ten thousand feet I'D
in the Rocky Mountains, about 1876 miles
from Denver. 1t is one of the most famous
sightseeing points in the West and is now
accessible only by motor bus
Another plane is being negotiated for by
construction company in California
which Is building a tunnel between two
lakes where there is a difference of about
5000 feet in their respective attitudes
Carrying the materials to these levels is
arduous and expensive, and the attempt
will be made to make deliveries by the air
route. The machine will also be especi-
ally desirable for the transportation of en-
gineers, workers and executives
The new Curtiss air bus is bplane
whlch mas been particularly designed for
carrying either freight or passengers. For
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commercial success it is expedient. natur.
ally. that the cost Of upkeep and operation
shall be low in addition to comparatively
low buying price.
Hence this machine, which sells for
$4,000 is Of medium size The larger the
plane the greater the horsepower needed
to propel it, and engines of great power
constitute the most expensive items in
planes construction.
The eagle has wing spread of 61 feet
inches, and from the nose in front to
the end of the tail is SO feet inches long
Standing at rest on the ground its height
is 12 feet inches.
Three motors of 150-horsepower each
give is maximum speed of 1O5 miles per
hour, and each one of these engines cost
$4,000 apiece. An altitude of 10000 feet
is easily accomplished.
The builders of The Eagle have made
every effort to carry out the resemblance
to the king OF birds further than in name
The enclosed limousine body is painted at
the front with the head and beak of an
eagle, while the landing wheels were or
iginally painted to represent claws. springs
and body painted a rich brown add to the
illusion.
The passenger compartment within is, of
course, the most interesting feature. The
whole is glassed in with wide windows
which afford an unobstructed view in all
directions. Eight leather-tufted wicker
easy chairs, arranged four on each side
as in Pullman parlOr car-enablc the
traveller to lounge in absolute comfort.
This room, from the back of the pilots
chair and its parallel companion chair, is
about ten feet long and carpeted through
out. In the floors are electric radiators
to keep the room heated. The electricity
&C. 1919, international Feature Service, Inc.
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l62 INCHES

is generated for this purpose and for
lighting by the main motors, which may be
connected up with small electric gener.
ator.
The cabin is feet inches wide
and feet 6 inches high. The aisle
between the seats is 6 inches wide and
while this seems to be very narrow the
seats are so placed that the chairs on one
side are opposite the intervals between the
seats on the other, and in this way con.
siderable more space is gained for NOV
ing about. Between the seats from front
to rear the distance is one yard.
No facilities are afforded on board for
the cooking Of meals. AS the cruising
radius of this type is limited to ATS miles,
or at most a five-hour trip, light lunches
carried in hampers and hot foods and
drinks contained in vacuum bottles are
ssr,-f afr ivhf
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Comparative
Diagrams
Showing the
Difference in the
Size of a Large
Seven-Seat
Automobile
Limousine and
the Roomy Eight
Seat Aeroplane
Limousine.