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sonal property has an assessed valua-
tion. according to the 1928 report OF
the public auditor of s7,322,393.
5emidji-Dedication Of the new Ma
sonic temple, on the shore Of Lake
Bemidji, took place here with grand
lodge officers in attendance.
chlshoIm-Visitors to the Chisholm
park can now see the bear triplets
born in captivity at the park. They
have been taken from the mother and
placed in pen by themselves.
Thief River FalIs-A conference of
the Northern Park Region, Missouri
Synod Of the German Lutheran church,
will be conducted in this city April
20 to May /.
Faribault-The cornerstone of the
new gymnasium now being built at St.
Mary's hall was laid after impressive
services conducted by Bishop NIGEL
vain Of Minneapolis.
Fergus FaIIs-Mr. Hanna Kempfer,
who represented Otter Tail county in
the legislature in the last session.
filed for denomination. Mrs. Kempfer
was one Of the four women members
Of the Minnesota legislature.
alrmont-Martin county has sold
$115, 900 in road bonds, the money to
be used in completing the Fairmont-
Sherburn road and a three mile
stretch Of road on the Truman high
way.
Waeonia-At special election here,
Waconia voted on waterworks and
sewer bond issue. both being carried
by substantial majorities. 1t is esti-
mated the total cost will be about $780,
900.
Moose Lake-The first serious brush
fire, Of the season, after sweeping over
a territory Of practically $50 acres.
and endangering a number of summer
homes in the region south of here. was
extinguished by rangers.
Minneapolis - A recommendation
that the receivership of the Minneap-
oils & st. Louis railroad be continued
until Jan. 1, 1927, was received Ly
Minneapolis bondholders from the
New York committee representing the
bondholders' interests.
Mankato-Ralph Hammett has been
awarded the Nelson Robinson junior
tarveling fellowship prize from Har.
ward university, according to word re-
ceived by his parents. The award
was made to Hammatt because of his
scholarship record.
Madison-sA hen owned by NJ. T.
Hoff Of this city has adopted several
kittens which were abandoned by their
mother. The hen gathers the kittens
under her wings at night. and they
seem quite content with their new
mother.
Notwithstanding up bitter fight,
which has lasted for more than a
year, the city council closed a deal
whereby the city of Faribault becomes
the owner of the old fair grounds.
The land was purchased for park and
playground purposes.
Albert Lea-A large pelican is now
member Of the family Of game birds
in the game preserve on Albert Lea
lake. He keeps busy fishing, and while
mixing with the ducks, terms and other
birds, pays little attention to them.
A pelican is a rarity here in recent
years.
DuIuth-Its passage into the Du-
luth-Superior harbor blocked by
heavy field Of ice, the steamer Can
adian, laden with 10000 bushels Of
fax, was compelled to put about for
Two Harbors for shelter. The steamer
win remain there until shifting winds
empty the ice choked channel.
EveIeth-Through the courtesy of
the Oliver Iron Mining company, the
city of Eveleth is paying 100000 in
old bills. Councilman Owens stated
that the Oliver company advanced
$4,000 on their taxes in order to help
the present council relieve the situa.
ton existing among merchants and
others who are creditors OF the city.
chishoIm-After one year of village
tax revenue being held at $495.000, be-
cause of district court ruling holding
illegal portions of former levies Of
100000, the council has passed re-
solution levying $1O6, ,3bO for roads and
bridges. This levy was authorized by
a vote of the electors at the recent vii.
lage election. and it is believed this
vote will protect the levy from being
declared illegal. The tax will again
bring the total to 100000. -....
cIoquet-A triumph in paper max.
ing, whereby wood which ordinarily
has been in little demand. including
poplar, tamarack, birch and jack pine,
are made into a fine product for books
and magazines. is reported to have
been achieved at the plant OF the
Northwestern Paper company. After
a year and half of construction op-
erations the plant has just been put in
operation, using sulphate or soda
pulp process. the application Of which
marks a big step forward in paper
making. ,..s -.1..
Faribauh In line with the policy
OF the Faiibault Chamber of Com