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At present our people labor under the disadvantage of being on the Western edge of a great unorganized territory--Cass Co. With a beautiful country embracing fertile prairie and valuable timber, well watered with numerous clear and rapid streams offering excellent water powers, with a population rapidly expanding and exceptionally intelligent the people feel they are doing an injustice both to themselves and the country, and the state to remain longer debarred from all local government. Of the needs and advantages of county organization we will not now speak. They are--or ought to be-- apparent to all. The population embraced within the precincts of Manter and Park Rapids, are wide awake and in earnest over this question. The proposed district to be embraced comprises four townships lying north of Wadena Co. and four ranges east of Becker Co. making a territory twenty-four miles square. Out of this it is proposed to organize a new county. The joint committee favored the naming of the new organization Hubbard in honor of our present State Executive. The ENTERPRISE is glad to be assured that the matter is being presented to the legislature by those who understand the situation here. Capt. Parker, our represenative as chairman of the committee on Towns and Counties in the House, and with his knowledge of the Shell Prairies and of its 3,000 people, can be expected to see that just demands are heeded and recognized.   LOCAL PECILINGS I. E. Linnell wishes to inform the farmers of Third Prairie that he has received a new Fanning Mill and is prepared to clean wheat, and all kinds of grain, at reasonable prices. Call on him. No need leaving your own Prairie now.   Feb. 15, 1883. HUBBARD COUNTY Capt. Parker intoduced in the house last Friday a bill for the organization of a new county, to be given the name of Hubbard. The new county lies just north of Wadena county, and it is proposed to be taken from the territory now in Cass county and contains sixteen townships. Cass county is now an unorganized county attached to Crow Wing county the seat of which is Brainerd, for record purposes. The greater part of the county, which is with the exception of Itaska and St. Louis, the largest in the State, is pine, and therefore without any considerable permanent population. But in the territory proposed to be organized into the county of Hubbard is a thrifty agricultural community on what is known as the Shell Prairie. These people are compelled to travel for what little government they enjoy about seventy miles to Verndale, and forty more to Brainerd. Capt. Parker proposes to introduce later a bill for annexing to Wadena County the five townships on the east of Wadena County for the purpose of symetry, and prompted by the contiguity of territory to the small county of Wadena, The county seat of the new county is to be located at Park Rapids.   Pioneer Press. LOCAL PENCILINGS Otis Blair has a bad cut on his knee. Made by an axe. Frank Doran of Shell Lake has been very sick but was improving at last accounts. A new township in Becker Co. is proposed to be organizes in township 140 range 37. A petition is being circulated on Third Prairie for the location of a new post office at I. E. Linnell's. We are informed that the affairs of Hubbard county are receiving due attention by the legislative solons. The boundaries of the couny are liable to be changed somewhat from the original draft of the joint committee, but the change is slight and will not affect the question in any of its local bearings. Monday, the bill for the organization of Hubbard Co. had passed to the third reading in the House, and by this time it is probable it has passed, and will receive the attention of the Senate. We hope to be able to give more definite information next weeks issue and will try to keep our readers posted on this question--so vital in our w elfare and so dear to the hearts of our entire people. Rev. C. P. Wilson accompnied by Mr. Peter Turnbull of Moorhead have been stopping at Capt. Huntsinger's the past day or two, prior to "taking to the woods" again. A Straigt River correspondent says: The inclemency of the weather has not prevented our friend and neighbor "Johnnie" Martz, from receiving visitors. For no longer ago than Friday last, a young lady of preposessing appearance, and decidedly German air, arrived at the home of our worthy neighbor, and was heartily wecomed by both Mr. and Mrs. Martz. We understand she intends to stay for an indefinite time.   AT REST Died; On Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the home of C. F. Rice, Willie P. Fessenden, aged 13 years, 1 month and 1 day. The funeral will take place at the house tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Willie's sufferings are over. When about three years old he met with a serious misfortune, resulting in an incurabable injury. Ever since he has been burdened with pain. During the past year his suffering has been most intense. He clung to life with great tenacity until about a week ago when he told his mother --who has so unswervingly watched over him-- that he would like to live , but if God wished, he was willing to die. As the end drew near he seemed to get an idea of Heaven as a Home and Rest. Sunday night he said "I want to go home tonight." He suffered much the past few days, and on Wednesday at noon. passed away,--passed beyond to that Beulah land, where there is no more pain, "but peace and gladness."   FROM MANTER Mr. William Bement of Wadena has purchased the old hotel stand of R. F. McGee and will open the same as a hotel on the 20th of this month. The home of Mr. John Claflin was made unspeakably happy a short time since by the advent of a young son. Mr. Sol Benham's people can also add to the census when next taken. "A BOY."   Feb. 22, 1883. HUBBARD COUNTY From the Pioneer Press of Feb. 10th. The bill proposing to constitute a new county to be known as the county of Hubbard came up in committee of the whole in the house yesterday, and without objection was ordered to its third reading. Since it was originally introduced it has undergone amendment to it put forward by owners of timber stands in the north east part of the new county, and two townships have been taken off the east side and added to the north. The bill will in all probability become a law. The subject has been broached, although not presented, of changing the boundaries of Crow Wing county so as to embrace a portion of Cass county adjacent.   LOCAL LIFE Mr. Curow of the firm of Gray and Co. who are largely engaged in lumbering on the Crow Wing, was in town Tuesday.   MARRIED. ----Purdy----Lewis. At Carson, Feb. 22,1883, by G. M. Carson Esq., Mr. Daniel Purdy to Mrs. Sophia Lewis   From Carson. Frank Horr is home on a flying visit and called on us today. He reports the road from Linnell's through to Detroit in pretty good condition.   From Manter Mr. Bement, the hotel man arrived on the 19th inst. He is repairing his house somewhat and on the 22nd will open it to the traveling public and all others who want a weeks board or a good square meal. Success attend him.   ----Shell---- March 1, 1883. LOCAL LIFE William Kidd desires us to state that hereafter, until further notice---beginning tomorrow--he will leave this point with the weekly mail, for Shell City at one o'clock sharp. The Enterprise acknowledges with pleasure a call during the past week, from Mr. G. H. Rice and Mrs, T. E. Buck. Sorry you caught us with everything so " out of kilter" but are glad to say wev'e got straightened out some, and look better---we're speaking of the office of course.---Call again. On Tuesday a further delegation of ladies called on us composed of Misses Lottie Ricker, Mary Sartain, and Lorena Kidd. We had worked pretty hard getting ready for them, We are always busy with our work, but nevertheless are very glad to receive a call from any of our friends at any time. Don't stay away so long next time girls.   Report of Pioneer School. Straight River Dist. For the month ending Feb. 23rd 1883. Whole number enrolled. 10 Average daily attendance 4 1/2 Average standing in the school 90 1/2 No. of perfect lessons 31 Not absent, Johnnie Renfrow. The deportment of the following scholars ranked 100%   Joseph Blood George Blood David Blood Burr Blood Johnnie Renfrow Charlie Wheeling Edwin Benham Leon O'Brien A. W. Steele, Teacher. The bill creating the new county of Hubbard has passed both branches of the legislature, and will undoubtedly receive the sanction of the Governor. This is the first time the executive of the state has been thus honored for many days. We congratulate the people of the new county and Park Rapids. And again: Hon. C. C. Parker is deserving of thanks for having secured the passage of the bill creating the new county of Hubbard just north of Wadena county. Its county seat will be at Park Rapids. If it is our good fortune to have the county seat located here, it will be hailed with satisfaction by all, and our people will no doubt bear their new honors with becoming modesty and good sense. Jarve Howard of Manter has been selected by the Interior Department to act for the government in settling the controversy with the Leech Lake Indians, relative to damage done to their lands by overflow from the reservoirs now being built. Mr. Howard starts for Leech Lake in a few days to attend to the matter. "Jarve" is an Indian trader of many years experience, and few understand the customs, habits, and language of the Chippewa as well as he.   March 8, 1883. LOCAL LIFE Rev. C. P. Wilson with Mr. Turnbull and brother is at the hotel today. Fritz Minkey is finishing R. F. Shields Store building, soon to be occupied by Jay & Smythe. A. E. Jay, left for St. Paul Saturday. He will return with a complete line of goods, Groceries etc. for Jay & Smythe. Joel Robinson, living near Verndale was up to the capital of Hubbard County this week. Mr. R. likes the lay of our country, believes in its future prosperity, and if he could dispose of his land near Verndale might be induced to settle here. Considerable freighting is now being done from Verndale, to our prairies. The roads are reported in bad condition. Hendrickson is putting in a bridge on the Red Eye which will help matters considerably as that has always been one of the worst places on the road. With the $1000.00 additional outlay on the part of Wadena County and obtained from the state by the efforts of Capt. Parker the road ought to be materially improved. If the citizens of the territory to be benefited would all contribute in work and money, toward the building of a good substantial bridge across the Shell River "our exits and entrances" to the outer world would be both easier an quicker. E. E. Peets of Shell Prairie, came down here the other day and modestly walked off with one of our girls, Miss Ella James, of Stowe Prairie formerly teacher of the lower department of the school here. Ed has a farm and home on Second Prairie, and with a realizing sense that it is not good for a man to be alone, he has taken unto himself a wife. This is as it should be. The legion of friends here and elsewhere will unite in wishing the young couple long lives of usefulness and prosperity, and just enough of the shadow of sorrow to temper their joys, just enough of reverses to inspire to a united effort in life's noble work. Who'll be next.   Verndale Correspondence of Wadena Farmer. HUBBARD COUNTY "The child is born." After some months of discussion, agitation and work, by action of the state legislature, the boundaries of Hubbard County have been defined and the bill setting apart this territory with a distinct and definite county organization, has been signed by the Governor. What has been a probability to us is now a fact. The commissioners appointed by the Governor for the new county are Smith Boorom, of First Prairie and J. W. Jay and Dr. C. W. Cutler of Second Prairie. The commissioners will procede to organize, locate place of meeting, and appoint county officers to hold until the first regular election, and attend to the other numerous details involved in organizing new counties. Though quietly brought about, the result has not been attained without much work and steady representation of our needs and rights here, by those who are interested in the growth and developoment of the Shell Prairies. Much credit is due our representative, Capt. C. C. Parker. Throughout the session he has been diligent in presenting our claims before the legislature. We hope soon to lay before our readers a definite description of Hubbard County, its position, advantages etc.   FROM CARSON In my last I forgot to announce the advent of a new son at Mr. Allen's and as he is old enough to speak for himself I will say nothing more about it.   FROM LONG LAKE I was shown by Mr. Jarvis some fine seed corn of the flint variety, raised by Mr., Dickinson of Second Prairie. It was perfectly sound, and the crop from which it was taken went fifty bushels to the acre. Mr. Collier is getting out logs for a new house on his homestead. His building will be 24 feet square,   March 15, 1883. FROM CARSON Your correspondent made a trip last week to the Hub of Becker last week and viewed the new road that is being built from Carson to Detroit. He was pleased to see the settlers that are locating along it and around Height of Land Lake. The scenery is beautiful. It is about 4 by 6 miles in size, and is destined to make a summer resort in the near future.   FROM LONG LAKE The infant son of Solomon Benham passed away March 10th. Funeral services by Rev. Wm. Denley.   Missing Issue March 29. 1883. LOCAL LIFE Tuesday, March 27, 1883, is a day that ought to be remembered by every inhabitant of the Shell Prairies! It marks the beginning legally, of their history locally, on that day. Mrs. Heisel who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mandigo, has been quite ill the past week.   FROM LONG LAKE A serious fire occurred at Manter the night of the 17th inst. F. S. Allen's saloon was burned to the ground; also Wm. Bement's hotel. The fire caught in the saloon about 12 o'clock, and the first knowledge any one had of it was from the explosion of a keg of powder, awakening the inmates of the hotel. The wind was blowing furiously, and it was impossible to do anything with the flames that were carried across to the hotel. No insurance to either building. Most of the things in the hotel were saved. Married===by the Rev. Wm. Denley, at the residence of John Glass, Mr. Nagles to Mrs. Mary Mon, the 11th ins. Also on the 18th by Rev. Denley, at the residence of Mr. Rutherford, Mr. George Rutherford to Miss Minnie Kruft, from near Elbow Lake. May the happy ones always be happy. Robert Lone has gone to Verndale, and "Rumor" says it is an errand of matrimony; that he has gone to meet some fair one of this prairie; but we shall see. At a school meeting at Long Lake the 17th, it was agreed that a school house should be built, and arrangements made for a summer school. The location will be on the north east corner of section 10 on Mr. McDonalds land.   FROM CARSON Mr. Moore has returned from Iowa, and brought two new families with him. We have not learned who they are, only one is a sister of Henry and Dan Witter, among them. There was a report that Mr. Moore intended to put in a stock of goods on Third Prairie, but I guess that is false like a good many other things circulating in the neighborhood. (Lay it to the east wind.) Thanks to the efforts of S. S. we are to have a Post Route running from Shell City to White Earth; and it was hoped a tri-weekly stage, but haven't found out how that is to be. The sister of the writer, Miss Emma Holmes will teach our school this summer. She wishes to bring a friend, if we can procure a school somewhere in the vicinity of Carson. She is an experienced teacher, has taught fifteen terms and holds a first grade certificate. The girls want schools and each wants "claims." (It is my private opinion that they will be satisfied with the change and will be glad to get home again when schools are out. E. W.) Miss Mary Houser has gone to Shell City to keep house for her father this summer. What is our loss is Shell City's gain. We miss you Mollie.   -----Neighbor-----     April 5, 1883   PROCEEDINGS of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS of HUBBARD COUNTY HUBBARD COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARK RAPIDS, MARCH 27, 1883 Meeting called to order by C. W. Cutler, temporary chairman, J. W. Jay, Smith Boorom, and C. W. Cutler, present. Mr. V. B. Noble was chosen temporary clerk. Mr. J. W. Jay was chosen as chairman of the board. The following resolution was offered and approved: Resolved that the County--seat of Hubbard County be at Park Rapids. A petition was offered and accepted, that the Park Rapids Enterprise be the official paper of Hubbard County. Adjourned to March 28th, at 8:30 A. M. V. B. Noble, Clerk Pro tem .   -------------------------- March 28, 1883. Resolved by Commissioners that the Towns No. 139, Range 35, Township 140, Ranges 34 and 35, Township 141, Ranges 34 and 35, Township 142, Ranges 34 and 35, Township 143, Ranges 34 and 35, be known as the Park Rapids, Assessor, Justice, and Constable Precinct, and that the Towns 139, Ranges 32, 33, and 34, Township 140, Ranges 32 and 33, Township 141, Range 33, and Township 142, Range 33, be known as the Manter Assessor, Justice, and Constable Precinct. AdJourned until 1:30 p. m. C. W. Cutler, Clerk pro tem.   COME TO HUBBARD Immigration; is now setting in its annual rush toward the land of empire. No place presents better opportunities for mem of small means who wish to better their fortunes than Hubbard Co. It is equally true that those who have capital can find ample room for investment here which will pay. Our rich agricultural domain, immense belts of stately pine forrests, beautiful lakes, and clear swift running streams, with innumerable good mill sites, together with the home market for all kinds of produce, offer a peculiarly attractive locality. Now that county organization has been effected , we may look for the speedy springing into life of schools, churches, and all other public institutions that make life worth living in all truly American communities. The towns of Manter and Park Rapids, each offer good inducements to business men for investment and will no doubt be taken up speedily. Already they are being sought after. One thing that speaks volumes for our locality is that its people are content and pleased with their opportunities for gaining a home and competence. Many of the friends of those living here will visit them this summer, and we shall receive considerable accession to our numbers in this way. Good soil, fuel for the cutting, and water pure as a crystal, are considerations that cannot be overlooked or fail of appreciation. To the many seeking homes in the west we simply say, don't forget Hubbard Co, It will pay you to look us over. All inquiries pertaining to the location, business chances etc., will be answered by us. Address: The Enterprise, Park Rapids, Hubbard Co., Minn.     LOCAL LIFE David Kidd has been appointed deputy sheriff of Hubbard Co., by Sheriff Shields. Jay and Smythe have just opened out a complete line of Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots & Shoes. T.T. Benham now has two teams of horses, having traded his cattle for one pair with Crandall, and bought another of Kidd. Tom intends to do as much breaking as the season will allow. From our Long Lake corespondent we learn that a new schoolhouse is to be built at Manter, and also one on section 10--for First Prairie. Good! That's the news we like to hear. We hope to have an equally as good a report from Second Prairie soon. Sheriff Shields passed around the cigars in good shape when he heard of his appointment. Robert built the first store at the county seat, cast the first vote in the precinct, and now finds himself the first sheriff in the county of Hubbard. Hubbard County now exists with all the paraphernalia of organization. In another column we publish the official proceedings of the board of County Commissioners by which it will be seen that the county seat has been located in Park Rapids, the Enterprise declared the official paper of the county, and the county and precinct officers appointed. Thus far Auditor Noble and Sheriff Shields only have qualified for their respective offices; but the other gentlemen will probably "assume the cares of state" within a short time. We submit below a complete list of all officers appointed:   AUDITOR, V. B. NOBLE TREASURER, JOHN JARVIS REGISTER OF DEEDS, F. C. RICE SHERIFF, R. F. SHIELDS SURVEYUOR, CYRUS BLAIR SCHOOL SUPT. SAM'L P. TODD CORONER, DAVID A. MANDIGO PARK RAPIDS PRECINCT ASSESSOR, ASHER BLUNT JUSTICES, T. E. BUCK & JOHN RENFREW CONSTABLES, WM. CARTER & CHARLES CHURCHILL MANTER PRECINCT ASSESSOR, WARREN WILKINS JUSTICES, NELSON BEMENT & OLIVER VALE CONSTABLES, FRANK FLORIDA & E. E. McGEE Charles Churchill and Charles Todd have together secured two lots in the same block as Mandigo,s store---lots 19 and 20. It is understood they will proceed at once to put up a store building and put in a stock of hardware and building material. Such a line of goods is needed on Shell Prairies, and we are glad that our own citizens have pre-empted the first claim on public patronage in this direction. Everybody knows that Charley Churchill is a superior workman, as a tinner--if they don't Minneapolis parties for whom he has worked will assure them it is so. To retain such a workman among us is worth much to the town. With the acquaintance that Messrs. Todd & Churchill have they are certain to build up a good trade here. Success to the new firm of Churchill & Todd.   FROM LONG LAKE We have put up the walls of a school house on Sec. 10, and made a rrangements for lumber to finish it. Mr. Robert Lone has returned with his bride, that was Miss Sophia Mon. They were united at Wadena. Who will be the next? Arrangements are being made to build a school house at Manter.   April 12-19, 1883. (missing)   April 26, 1883. LOCAL LIFE Mrs. Heisel and Dora left us Monday morning. They return to their home in Constantine Mich. W. S. O'Brien son of Dr. O'Brien of this prairie, made us a call Tuesday. Mr. O'Brien has been living in Minneapolis for some years. This is his first visit to the Shell Prairies. So favorably impressed is he with the country and town, that he anticipates remaining here and opening out some kind of business. Last Saturday night just as the citizens were gathering for the school meeting, The word spread that the mill dam had given away. Such, upon inspection was found to be the fact. The East End of the dam is pretty well washed away. Luckily the logs are held secure above the dam. The river has fallen some feet and the old channel is plainly seen, While this is a loss to the owners and a delay to the building operations hereabout Mr. Rice thinks that within 30 days the dam will be rebuilt , and both mills running more busily than they were before. We regret to learn that Mr. L. Lewis granary, stockyard and barn were entirely destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon, April 24th. It caught from a prairie fire, which got beyond control. Only the most strenuous exertions spared the house. In the granary all Mr. L.'s seed was stored and burnt. Mr. Lewis lives on First Prairie. A new bridge is to be built across the Fish hook, below the dam. Work will commence at once and all are asked to lend a helping hand. When finished it will lead to a more direct and easier route to Manter than that now traveled.   FROM CARSON There's a fine boy at W. B. McKinley's and report says Warner and Lily are very proud of it. Enterprise, April 26, 1883.   NEW BRIDGES Travelers on the Verndale road no longer have to make an unpleasant ford of the Red Eye and the Cat. Across the Red Eye has been placed a good substantial bridge one hundred and twenty feet long, with oak abutments. It has been built by private enterprise. Mostly that of Alfred Hendrickson. Across the Cat another good bridge has been built with a part of the appropriation secured by Capt. Parker at the last legislative session. Mel Benham has taken the job of shingling the grist mill. Quite a force is at work there today.   ALL RIGHT AGAIN SOON In order to correct some false impressions that may arise to the extent of the damage to my mill dam, I will say it was not as much as first expected, and I think that about one month will be required to repair the damage and get the mills in operation. G. H. Rice   A CARD. I am very grateful to the many friends who turned out and worked so energetically to aid me in saving the greater portion of my mill dam. I trust that in some way I may be able to repay you. G. H. Rice.   May 3, 1883. COMMISIONERS PROCEEDINGS April 30. 1883. Moved that A. A. True be appointed Co. Supt. of Schools, in place of S. P. Todd who declined. Carried   LOCAL LIFE The bridge across the river below the dam is now passible for teams. Mr. Bement of Iowa, with his nephew George of Manter, was in town Friday on a pleasant call at Sheriff Shields, with whom he was aquainted in Iowa. The trial of John Voughtman for assault with intent to kill, on Jarvis Howard, was called yesterday. A jury will be impaneled today and the case proceeded with before Justice Manter of Manter. George Mandigo and Al Petit of Verndale went fishing Tuesday. About sundown they came into town with their wagon box loaded down---or up rather--- with all the pike it would hold; altogether they had from 600 to 800 pounds of fish. 260 pike by actual count. It is the biggest haul of fish that has ever been speared by parties here. George says it was a sight to see the multitude of fish. For four or five hours they worked steadily, often spearing two or three fish at once. Under the date of April 22nd, our Straight River corespondent says: "Today our neighbor, Mr. Nugent suffered the loss of a span of horses, harness, plow, saddle, table and hay by fire. Mr. Nugent was absent at the time; his son Ed had burned a strip of ground around the stable to act as a guard against fire in their absence (the family being gone.) Having as he supposed put out all the fire, he went to Dr. O'Brien's after the weekly mail; returning home he found everything destroyed. We understand one of the horses belonged to Mr. Moran.   FROM LONG LAKE Prairie fires are filling the air with smoke and doing some damage. Mr. Lewis had his barn and some grain burned by one a few days ago; also Mr. John Walling, a barn and a pig. Miss Jennie Sherman of Banington, Ill., is visiting friends at Long Lake. At a school meeting the 21st; arrangements were made for the organization of a school district, and a school, which will commence in early May. Miss Sherman will teach it.   FROM STRAIGHT RIVER F. E. Baker and wife were here today. They report the bridge across the Fishhook near their place as uninjured by the (dam) flood from Park Rapids. WM. Bement of Manter came up today, and reports things booming in the new town of Broghton.   May 10, 1883. LOCAL LIFE V. B. Noble will not return, having found a more desirable location in northern Dakota.   May 17, 1883 LOCAL LIFE M. Gutzler Esq. of Mt. Vernon, Iowa came up yesterday delivering the fruit trees and shrubs ordered on the Prairies from J. W. Speelmam of Verndale. It was an exceptionally fine lot of trees. Ben Inman with his mother and family, came on from Lincoln Ill., last week. Mr. Inman was here last summer and now returns to make this his home. He is stopping for a time with his sister, Mrs. Jennings. When on April 21st, the breakage in the mill dam occurred, it was feared it would be some months before it could be repaired. But G. H. Rice with his accustomed energy, engaged a force of men and at once set to work to make good the loss. By persistent and rapid work, the dam has been built up. A number of improvements have been made. The dam has been rebuilt in much more substantial manner than before, a new "shoot" has been placed near the east bank of the river--the saw mill is to be transferred to that point. The race way has been substantially replanked and other minor changes have been made. The cool dry weather has been a great help in advancing the work. Mr. Rice, as well as the entire community are to be congratulated on the quick repair of a work upon whose completion the season's work and prosperity of the prairies in so large a measure depends.   Next week the mills will be in full opperation again.   DIED Monday, May 14th, Mrs. Jennie Perrin Todd, wife of Charles O. Todd of Park Rapids, aged 26 years, 11 mos, 4 dys. Mrs. Todd was the first white woman who came to Second Prairie, spending the summer of 1879 here. With her husband she early in June moved into the log cabin which until last summer stood in the main street of Park Rapids. On Jan. 20th she gave birth to twins--a boy and girl--and since then has lingered in sickness, although able to be about at times. Taken with pneumonia some weeks ago she gradually weakened and on Monday morning last after some days of great suffering and unconsciousness she passed away. Some weeks previous she had been taken home to Mr. S. M. Todd's and there died. She leaves a husband and four children; Minnie, eight, Mamie,three years old, with twin babes, Bertie and Mertie, three months and a half old. She has besides parents' two brothers and five sisters living in Iowa. Death is always a sad event-a blow to the hopes of friends bereft but seldom does it bring such a loss as in this case, where a young man with bright prospects of home and business loses earth's closest companionship, and finds himself alone with four children all of whom need a mother's care and love so much. Mr. Todd has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this time of his deep affliction and trouble. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Carter officiating. The large number present testified to the high regard in which the deceased was held.   Last Monday morning a young stranger put in his appearence at John Resch's. His approximate weight about 3 pounds. Enterprise, May 10, 1883   FROM LONG LAKE Frank Benham is putting up a building at Manter. Mr. Allen has sold his residence to Mr. Loring and is going to build another.   May 24,1883 LOCAL LIFE The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Resch died last Sunday morning and was buried Monday. The County Superintendent of schools failed to put in an appearance at the Teachers Examination advertised to take place here last Saturday. It was a disappointment to a number present who had assembled on the strength of the notice given. I. A. Hutchinson and Henry Bohall have formed a partnership. Mr. Bohall is a good wood worker, and with Mr. H's skill in iron work the new firm are able to do all kinds of wagon and general repairing as well as blacksmithing and plow work. We bespeak for them the patronage of all wanting work in their line. Tuesday we were pleased by a call from our Shell City friends, the Yoders and Mr. Flenor. It is J. M's. first visit to the Rapids. Mr. F. M. Yoder informs us that they are making extensive improvements at the City. Mr. Siegford has the work on their new hotel about done. They are about adding a new shingle mill to their other lumber machinery. There is very substantial talk of a stock company to build steamers. These steamers will run from Shell City to Motley and be of much value to the farmers of Shell Prairies in giving a practical outlet for their grain and other produce.Last, but by no means least they are under contact to erect a building 24 by 40 feet in size, where Mr. James Billings of Alma, Nebraska, may have a chance to use paste pot and scissors, ink and type, press and pen in the interest of Shell City. Mr. B. has been in the newspaper work for some years. Altogether Shell City's prospect in Mr. Yoder's opinion, were never brighter.   COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS 0 May 19,1883 Resignation of V. B. Noble sent in. Moved that V. B. Noble's resignation be accepted. Carried. P. A. Walling appointed Coroner. Charles Churchill appointed Assessor in Park Rapids Precinct. Moved and carried that school district No. 1 (Park Rapids) as petitioned, beginning at the southwest corner of section 34, Township140,north, Range 35west, thence east along said township line to the southeast corner of section 32, Township 140, Range 34. Thence north to the northeast corner of section 5, Township 140, range 34. Thence west to the northwest corner of section 2, Township 140, Range 35. Thence south to the southwest corner of section 11, Township 140, Range 35. Thence west to the north west corner of section 15, Township 140, Range 35, Thence south to the point of beginning, be accepted. Moved and carried that school district No. 2, (Manter) embracing sections, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, Township 139, Range 34 be accepted.Moved and carried that school district No. 3 comprising sections 33, 34, 35, Township 140, Range 34, and sections 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and north 1/2 of sections 18, 14, 15, Township 139. Range be accepted, Moved and carried that school disrict No. 4 comprising south 1/2 sections, 13, 14, 15, and sections 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, Township 136, Range 34, be accepted. Moved and carried that school district No 5' Comprise Township 139, Range 33.   (January 24, 1995. This was copied from an Enterprise Micro Film. It would be interesting to see the original minutes. According to the preceding record, District No.3 was on the east side of Long Lake except for the north 1/2 of section 18, which was on the west. However, the entire section 18 had been assigned to District 2 in the previous motion. As for District 4; T.136, R.34 is the present North Germany Township, of Wadena County. Very Interesting!) FROM LONG LAKE May 19th a young daughter at Mr. McDonalds.     May 31, 1883. LOCAL LIFE TEACHERS EXAMINATION. There will be a public examination of those wishing to teach in Hubbard Co., at Park Rapids, Saturday, June 9th, 1883. A. A. True, Co. Supt. County Supt. of Schools, A. A. True in company with Mr. Miller of First Prairie was in town Monday. Mr. True gave a teacher's examination at that time. Miss Lottie Ricker was the only applicant, and received a certificate at the end of the examination.   FROM LONG LAKE The school house at Manter has been raised and is being pushed on rapidly to completion. It and Mr. Allen's new residence makes a difference in the appearance of the village. Mr. Todd has added two new blocks to the village on the south.   EROM CARSON Mr. Gutzler of Mt. Vernon, Iowa was with us for a few days and contracted with Messrs. Lehman and Sartain to break 100 acres for him on his place. Mr. Gutzler says as soon as he can sell his property in Iowa he is coming to build on his farm. Mrs. Knapp of Shell City has located a homestead in our corner. Glad to see them come. Our corner is like the Omnibus, always room for one more.   FROM STRAIGHT RIVER> It was Mr. Resch's infant son that died, not a daughter.   June 4,1883. FOR SALE The proprietor hereby offers FOR SALE the Park Rapids Enterprise. The Enterprise is the official paper of Hubbard Co., located at the county seat, and the only newspaper published in one of the finest agricultural and timber regions of the west. Terms Cash. Address or call on,H. R. Cobb, Editor and Proprietor.   LOCAL LIFE A little stranger arrived at Dan Petree's on the 30th. We should have noticed the boy in last weeks issue, and hope he will pardon us for the oversight.   Pesenke The death of Mrs. Julias Pesenske leaves a family of 7 children, the oldest but 13 and the youngest a babe of four months, to feel the loss of a mother's love and care. We understand that some of the children are to be taken into other homes. They are in needy circumstances and their case is one that calls for prompt and sure relief. We were glad to see Mr. David Mandigo around yesterday with a subscription paper in their behalf. We understand that some of the ladies are also interesting themselves in their interest. Mrs. Knapp moved up from Shell City last week. She has a claim near Mr. Gilbert somewhere. They are building a bridge across the river just below the mill. It probably won't equal the new Brooklyn Bridge, but it will do.     CAMPTON FROM LONG LAKE Died, May 28th, a son of Mr James Campton; aged about 9 years. Funeral services by the Rev. Wm. Denley. He had been sick a long time and suffered a great deal.   A breaking team is at work on Mr. Loring's place near Manter.   June 14-July 6,1883 Missing.   July 13, 1883 CARSON ITEMS The mill dam gave way and did considerable damage. They have commenced replacing it and will have the mill running as soon as possible. Our town is improving slowly but surely. We have added a blacksmith shop with Mr. Sam Cole Prop. He finds plenty to do. MARRIED Sunday, July 1st, by Justice Buck, Mr. John Wilcox and Miss Halla Fitch of Park Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox have the hearty best wishes of their hosts of friends on the Shell Prairies among whom the Enterprise desires to be included. "May they live long and prosper."   July 20, 1883. HOME DEPARTMENT Among the new comers to our prairie is Mr. McMillan, who has 80 acres south of town. Mr. M. with his family are at present located on Mr. Shields farm, three miles south east of town.   July 27, 1883. AT HOME THE TRAVELERS HOME Kept at Shell City by J. D. Stombaugh, is a good place to stop at. Good square meals 25 cents. When passing through give Mr. S. a call. S. P. Todd, proprietor of the Brighton townsite, was in town yesterday. The bridge across Long Lake, on which citizens of First and Second Prairies have been at work some time, is nearing completion. We hope to give a more extended notice of this new and very important public enterprise next week. Charley Rice's face was one big smile this morning over the safe arrival of a little girl at his home. She is not very large, but Minnesota air and mother’s care will aid her to grow. The Enterprise wishes this new inmate of Charley’s home, a happy voyage through life.   COMMISIONER'S Proceedings. July 23, 1883 Moved and carried that the liquor bonds of F. E. Benham, F. S. Allen, and D. Mandigo be accepted and liquor license be issued.   Moved and carried that bill of expense in criminal case, "State of Minnesota, vs. John Voghtman," as presented by B. A. Manter, Justice of the Peace, be laid over for action upon next meeting of the board. Adjourned until August 6th.     August 10, 1883. AT HOME Dan Petrie is building next door to Casler's saloon, and will put in a meat market. Mrs. HATTIE LEWIS, wife of Schuyler Lewis of Shell City, died last Sunday at her home. Mrs. Lewis had been sick with a lingering illness for several years, which finally coulminated in her death. The funeral took place Sunday. Rev. H. C. Knight holding the services. She leaves two children, the oldest about five years old the other an infant, and a husband to mourn her loss.   FROM CARSON Our town is increasing in population by the location of Dan Adams and family. He is ready to accomodate the traveling public between Carson and Shell City. The mill dam is progressing under the management of S. S.   FROM LONG LAKE W. W. Manlove and family from Ottertail Co., are visiting relatives on Long Lake. A bridge across Shell River is being built, three miles south of Manter, on a direct line to Wadena. The distance from Manter to Wadena will not be over 30 miles, and the road a very important one for this country. Mr. Bruin has been around again this summer; his depredations in several places have been reported. Two of Mr. Wright's sheep were taken not long ago. He has also visited Mr. Glass and Mr. Sanford.     COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS. Aug. 6th 1883. Liquor bond of William Casler presented and accepted. Auditor ordered to issue license. Adjourned until 8:00 o'clock Aug. 7th 1883 Aug. 7, 1883, 8:00 AM Bill of B. A. Manter called up and laid over to the next meeting. Moved and carried that Townships, 140, 141, 142, 143, Range 34, Townships 139, 140, 141, Range 33, Townships 139, 140, Range 32 be and is hereby established as Elbow Lake Commissioner District No. 1. Moved and carried that Townships, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, Range 35, be and is hereby established as the Park Rapids Commissioner District No. 2. Moved and carried that Township 139, Range 34, be and is hereby established as Manter, Commissioner District No. 3.   August 24, 1883. LOCALS, AUG. 17. F. C. Rice returned from Brainerd last evening. He brought with him the Records of Hubbard Co. Hubbard County is growing steadily forward toward that future which will place her among the most wealthy and independent communities in the commonwealth. With resources such as those she possess, so varied and numerous, she presents an exceptional field for the immigrant. The mill dam has been widened and added too considerably the past week. Mr. Rice proposes to have the dam made secure next fall before winter shuts down.   EROM CARSON Everybody is very busy haying and harvesting. Grain is looking splendid. The Frazier boys have a piece that looks especially fine and speaks well for the industry of the lads. The boys have the dam nearly completed. The neighbors kindly gave them a "boost" yesterday. When it is finished it will be a great deal stronger than it was before. We hope the mill will be in operation again soon. Our population has been increased by the addition of three new families. Mr. Adams and two McKinleys.   LOCALS, Aug.23rd A bright baby-girl arrived at Mr. Geo King's Tuesday Morning. Mother and child are well. Geo. is happy.   August 31, 1883. EDITORIAL CHANGE With this issue of the Enterprise we withdraw from the Editorial control. We bespeak for Mr. F. W. Rossman, who succeeds us, the support and good will of our patrons. Henry R. Cobb In taking charge of this department of the Enterprise, I ask only the encouragement, patience, and cash of the people in this vicinity and in return will do all that is possible to promote all intrests. and subserve the public good through these columns. F. W. Rossman   September 7, 1883. The readers of the Enterprise noticed some time ago the announcement that Mr. Rice had leased his saw mill to W. H. Fleharty, who took possession this week. We predict for Mr. F. a pleasant and profitable career in his new capacity among us, judging from the fact of his thorough knowledge of the Saw mill business, and superior condition of the machinery, which is comparatively new, and strictly first class. In connection with this, there is a planer complete, which is now almost ready for operation, and when completed will rank second to none in the state, one that is an honor to our town and the efforts of Mr. Rice. Our Water power is one of the very finest in the land, capable of turning any amount of manufacturing machinery. There is also a grist mill in connection with these other improvements with a capacity of 50 barrels per day, and with the additions Mr. R. is intending to make as soon as possible, will be increased to 100. With our water privileges there is no reason why Park Rapids will not be one of the greatest manufacturing points west of Minneapolis. All we want is a few more wide-awake capable men among us, and with our extensive fertile farming country we will be one of the most successful people in the west.   DELINQUENT TAX LIST By the delinquent tax list for 1882, obtained from Crow Wing Co. of residents of Hubbard Co. Many of our citizens who have bought N. P. R. R. lands will find their names in the list. These lands will be sold for taxes, at Brainerd on the 20th of this month, according to the provisions of law. For the benefit of all we give below the names of those residents against whom the county has claims. By calling at the auditors office any one may find the amount delinquent. By promptly giving attention to the matter, the extra expense incurred by sale may be avoided. See if your name is on the list. L. H. Yaeger, J. J. Yoder, J. W. Jarvis, Jarvis Howard, J. M. Branham, Susie and Tinne Glass, Thomas Yoder, J. M. Flenor, T. M. Fluxor, Augustes Mow, James Howard, S. L. Doran, W. E. Kindred, F. C. Rice, W. H. Martin, Ferdinand Muller, Rice and Rice, Louis A. Figles, C. F. Rice, T. E. Buck, J. W. Jay, W. N. Stipp.There are other names on the list but non-residents if we mistake not.The owners of the Carson saw mill are certainly having hard luck with their dam, it went out some two months ago, and when almost completed our heavy rain of Friday washed away the sand from the timbers, which will delay them for some time to come, yet it will be pushed to completion as soon as possible. They are not the kind of men to sit idly down because of some mishap.   ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Auditor, subject to the actions of the Republican Co. Convention. Henry R. Cobb. Dan Adams, who has been carrying the mail from Shell City to Carson for some time, has resigned, and is running a general accomodation train, from Carson to Verndale. To the Editor of the Enterprise: I understand a report has been freely circulated throughout Hubbard Co. that I have been secretly working for a county office for my self and son. I wish through the columns of your paper to say the whole affair is maliciously false. I am not and will not be a candidate for any office, and wish to see the offices filled with the best men properly distributed through the county. J. W. Jay.   MARRIED Harris-Carter,- On the 2nd day of Sept., Chancy E. Harris and Mrs. Lue Carter were united in the Holy Bonds of matrimony, by Justice Buck. Our best wishes are extended to the happy couple.   September 21, 1883. FROM LONG LAKE Mr. O. P. Vail and Mr. Wrightly killed a bear last week, and Mr. McDonald was visited by one a few nights ago. He stuck a pitchfork into it, when it concluded to leave.   TOWN TWITTERINGS E. G. Simms has purchased a quarter section in Becker Co., of Frank Tooley. Frank Tooley is working for C. F. Rice. He thinks some of moving his family into the burg this winter. Bears are plentiful in these parts.   COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINS Sept. 17. 1883. Moved and carried the bill of B. A. Manter, Justice, be sent back for further itemization.   September 28, 1883. FROM LONG LAKE A. Nugent got a fine deer this morning, and a few days ago an Indian killed a bear. Mr. McDonald was again visited by one Tuesday night. It came close to the window when the dogs chased it away. This morning Mr. Wilkins found a wolf in his hen coop, but it escaped after killing half a dozen chickens.   October 5, 1883. TOWN TWITTERINGS Mr. Devereaux brought his family here last Tuesday. they will remain during the fall. The first of this month, the Post Office was moved from R. F. Shields store to that of Jay & Smythe's. Mr. Smythe has been appointed Assistant Postmaster.Mr. E. w. Rossman, compelled by business in his own profession here and in Becker Co., withdraws from connection with the Enterprise for the present. Once more the publisher assumes entire control of the paper in all departments. It is our steady purpose to make the Enterprise worthy of the people who so kindly give us their support, a reflux of their life, a leader in all that makes for their best interests. E. W. Rossman has been busy surveying over by Long Lake this week. Mrs. Luis, of Rock Falls, Iowa, Mother of Mrs. Dezelle, of Third Prairie, came on a visit Tuesday. Brighton is increasing her population. On Monday last there arrived at the home of Samuel P. Todd, the owner of the townsite, a bright boy. May his lot bright'n by the aid of brighton lots.   MARRIED At Park Rapids, Oct. 3rd, by Justice T. E. Buck. Willis S. Stombaugh, to Dora Harris, both of Shell City, Wadena Co., Minn. The Enterprise extends congratulations and best wishes.   October 12, 1883. TOWN TWITTERINGS O. P. Manlove of Long Lake called today. He informs us that Mrs. Manlove is quite ill. We understand that the ticket of the Independents in this county includes for Auditor, Mr. Loring of Manter; for Register of Deeds, Ferdinand Miller; for County Supt. of Schools, Dr. P.A. Walling; for Sheriff a number are spoken of, but just whom will be chosen to inhabit the cave of gloom, we have not yet found out There lies on our table a block of a lime deposit, brought to us by Wm. Bolton of First Prairie. Mr. Bolton has a fine deposit of this stone in his place and in the spring will convert it into lime. Parties who have had experience elsewhere say it will make the very finest quality of lime. there is a layer vein of it, and it will prove, not only a profitable find to the owner, but one of the most valuable acquisitions to the resources of our community.   October 19, 1883. TOWN TWITTERINGS P. T. Devereaux with his wife and family, left last Saturday. They return to spend the winter at their old home in Edgewood; Gratiot Co., Mich.   DIED. Saturday, Oct. 13th at the home of S. M. Todd, Mertie, daughter of C. O. Todd, aged 9 months. The funeral took place last Sunday morning. Bertie, the twin brother left, is very sick. Mr. Todd has the sympathy of the community in this, his latest affliction.   October 26, 1883. Bismark Tribune: The most contemptible political sop that has ever been held out during the history of politics is the nomination of Bierman for Governor of Minnesota. His chief and only qualification is in the fact that he is an almost ignorant Norwegian and by his nomination the Democrats expect to catch the Norwegian vote. Republican Co. Ticket. For Auditor, C. T. Blair. For Register of Deeds, Wm. McMillan. For Treasurer, J. W. Jarvis. For Co. Supt. of Schools, A. A. True. For Sheriff, David Kidd. For Co. Surveyor, F. L. Rossman. For Coroner, Joseph Ramsey. For Commissioners, 1st District, Wm. P. Miller. 2nd District, J. W. Jay. 3rd District, Wm. Wilkins. Mr. John Renfrew desires us to state that the headquarters of the Democratic party is at Cassler's saloon. The Independent ticket is placed in our columns at the request of Robert F. Sheilds.   TOWN TWITTERINGS Quite a number of Homesteads have been filed on, up and about Lake Itasca. Lets see, to be independent means to stand alone. Yes, some of the candidates of the Independent party will stand that way Nov. 6th. We are indebted to J. W. Jarvis for a very fine large apple, brought from Ohio. Jarvis says it is a regular Democratic apple. It is the best fruit we have seen of the Democracy. We only regret more of it doesn't find its way up into Hubbard Co. OBITUARY At her home on Long Lake, Oct. 25,of heart disease, Mrs. Caroline Manlove, wife of O. P. Manlove, aged 37 years. Mrs. Manlove with her husband and family moved thither from Muscoda, Grant Co., Wis.,--where they had lived fourteen years--Two years last spring. She was taken sick about four weeks ago, and after a very painful illness, passed away Thursday. The funeral took place this afternoon, friends and relatives lovingly assisted in the last rites. She leaves a husband and two sons--one 14 years, the other 7, to mourn her loss together with near relatives and many friends. Of an active social temperament, she was always the life of the circle in which she moved. Not only to a husband to whom she was especially devoted, and the boys whose loss of a mothers presence and helpful councel is so great, but to the friends who shared her love and genial companionship, together with the many she knew in former years, her demise is a loss keen and sudden. To the bereaved the deepest sympathy of their many friends is extended.   FROM SHELL CITY G. D. McCubrey and wife left yesterday for Motley, where they intend to reside for the present. We wish them success in their new home. Mr. Paupa has moved in the village. he occupies Mr. McCubrey's house. Mr. and Mrs. Shoop have gone to Iowa to spend the winter.   INDEPENDENT CO. TICKET. For Auditor, M. M. Loring. For Treasurer, John W. Jarvis. For Supt. of Schools, Dr. P. A. Walling For Sheriff, F. S. Allen. For Judge of Probate, R. F. Shields. For Surveyor, S. L. Doran.   For Coroner, Joseph Ramsey. Commissioners, 1st District, Asher Blunt. 2nd District, Geo. D. Mandigo. 3rd District, S. J. Boorom.   November 2, 1883. Men who go back on their own nominations cannot complain if the people go back on their candidacy. Hard logic! Hard facts will back it. Dr. P. A. Walling nominated David Kidd for Sheriff and F. W. Rossman for County Surveyor. The people will see that his wishes at the convention are fully carried out at the polls.   Remember this Ferdinand Mueller was a delegate to the County Convention of Sept. 15th, and voluntarily helped to place the ticket nominated in the field. Without defining his position, with no substantial reason, he personally jumps into the race, and tries to obtain what he asked someone else to accept. Wm. McMillan is in every respect a gentleman of clean record, well qualified for the office, and the people mean to place him there. The Republican Party was called into being to defeat the slave power, and make freedom national. Nobly did it fulfill the mission of its youth. Today it confronts another enemy of stronger power and more frightening mien. As it conquered slavery, so in its manhood, is marching onward against the rule of the rum traffic. The battle will be long, but the victory is sure. Republicans, you are proud of its war record, will you not stand by it now, in its grander crusade against the enemy of school and church, of home, humanity, and God.   Vote for Blair. Wm. McMillan, Register of Deeds. Vote for him. Knock it down with your ballot! David Kidd requests us to say that if he is elected Sheriff, under no circumstances will he deputize his son. It's hard work to carry on an election on falsehoods. Start something else, boys, or you'll be out of ammunition.   ABOUT THAT BRIDGE. We desire in a public manner to state what lack of time and occasion has prevented the full facts concerning the construction across the narrows of Long Lake. Many citizens on both prairies, east and west of the lake, believing the bridge a public need and convenience, voluntarily became subscribers, (among these were the undersigned) to a fund, to build such a bridge as a public donation, without a thought or wish then, since, or now, of receiving a dollars reimbursement from the county or any source whatever, sharing only the benefits of the use of the bridge. Certain parties, well known, placed in active circulation, well known false and malicious reports to the effect that certain subscribers, notably the undersigned, were intending to present a bill to the Board of Commissioners of Hubbard county, for reimbursement, to the amount of their subscription or other amount. Such statement is untrue in every sense, and intended to do great injustice to all who freely gave of their means to a worthy enterprise. We hereby for ourselves and others, desire this statement to be preserved as a written guarantee and pledge, that in thought and purpose no reimbursement was ever expected or desired, and furthermore, that no bill or demand will ever be made upon Hubbard county or any other source, to pay one dollar on account of expenses of said bridge. Rice Bro's & Cutler. We, the undersigned subscribers to the bridge fund fully concur in the above statement as true. Lorin Petrie, F. C. Rice, C. W. Cutler, H. Ricker, David Kidd, O. P. Manlove, T. E. Buck, and others. We want every voter in Hubbard County to read the letter in this issue, of Rice Bros., and others who subscribed largely and generously to the bridge across Long Lake this summer. It is a sufficient answer to one of the most malicious falsehoods that have been spread over these prairies. It is a specimen of all the others. Messrs. Rice, at whom the attack is made, more especially, have been to busily occupied in working for the upbuilding of industries which are helping us so much to the development of our county, to take note of the small innuendoes of which this is one. But when they found that falsehood was being used to influence voters, they felt it incumbent upon them, to refute it. Upon such a foundation as this canard do the men --some of them at least -- who nominated themselves for office on the Independent ticket, seek to build up their candidacy and win an election. Let the line be drawn. If you care to build up county interests vote the straight Republican ticket. If you choose to disintegrate and destroy, cast your lot with the Independents.   ANNOUNCEMENT At the urgent solicitation of many citizens, without regard to party, I have consented to allow my name to be used for the office of County treasurer, at the ensuing election, Nov.6th. A. E. Dickinson.   --------------------------------------------- Renegades, deserters, and bushwhackers found little favor in military contests. They are no better in political contests.   --------------------------------------------- A. A. True was one of the few appointees, who received the compliment of a nomination, which will be seconded at the polls next Tuesday.   --------------------------------------------- Nail the lies! Wm. McMillan our worthy for Register of Deeds, moved here with his family in June and was in the state four months prior even to the nomination. Think of something else, gentlemen!   ---------------- ---------------------------- The Republican candidate for Auditor, is Cyrus T. Blair. Mr. Blair came to this county two years and a half ago. His citizen ship has shown a good record; and his friends --those who know him best-- claim that his qualifications for the Auditor's office are ample. Vote for a straight Republican and an old settler.   --------------------------------------------- Shall the Sheriff's office of this county, for the next two years, be placed in the hands of men whose business is doing more to destroy the happiness of homes and adding to the expenses of running our county and state offices, than aught else? By the election of David Kidd, Nov. 6th, by a large majority, the people will give an emphatic no. --------------------------------------------- The Independents evidently have no views which they wish to express publicly, or else their overweening modesty prevents them. The columns of the Enterprise were offered at a very moderate figure, to use as they chose. The Republican Party has always been a party of ideas. On the strength of them it has won many a battle. It cares little for the saloon or corner grocery, but regards the school house and the printing press as its especial friends.   --------------------------------------------- S. L. Doran agreed to acquiesce in the result of a convention which was unduly courteous in remanding a nomination already made that his strength might be manifested. Out of a total of 29 votes, he obtained 6 votes. F. W. Rossman received the remaining 23. Now, Mr. Doran, not content with his defeat there, allows his name to be used with other malcontents, as a candidate. We believe Mr. Rossman will receive even a larger vote, relatively, from the people, than he did at the convention. The people will take Dr. Walling's word for it, that he is well qualified for the position.   TOWN TWITTERINGS Elmer Wright was up Monday. F. E. Benham of Brighton was on our streets the first of the week. H. H. Vail of First Prairie, shot his second bear of this season near his place last week. Mr Vail takes the lead in bear hunting around him. Bruin needs to keep good running distance away from the reach of his trusty rifle.   DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET, Auditor, John S. Huntsinger. Register of Deeds, Wm. McMillan. Treasurer, A. E. Dickinson. Supt. of Schools, A. A. True. Sheriff, Wm. A. Casler. Judge of Probate, John Renfrow. County Surveyor, F. W. Rossman.   A COMMUNICATION. Fellow citizens of Hubbard Co.; I desire to place before you in a candid way, certain facts concerning the present campaign. It is our maiden election. And we ought by it to settle some questions of right and honor. To start out with the call made for the holding of a caucus in the Park Rapids precinct, to choose delegates to attend the county convention. Among the gentlemen present were Dr. P. A. Walling, J. W. Jay, David Kidd, H. R. Cobb and Ferdinand Mueller. The first office, upon which a vote was taken, was that of auditor. It developed the strength of two candidates; C. T. Blair and H. R. Cobb. After one or two ballots, in which Mr. Cobb showed fine strength, he voluntarily withdrew his name from further use in the canvas. In a manly straightforward way he moved the nomination of Mr. Blair by acclamation; thus demonstrating that he preferred party harmony and the majority rule to personal gain. He has maintained that position since. People take stock in such a man, who can stand personal defeat, and not get sore headed. A word in regard to the county Superintendent of Schools. One of the most active participants in the convention who assented to the nomination of our candidate, A. A. True,--whose own name was not even presented to the delegates for their consideration, now permits his name to be placed on the mongrel ticket. What kind of an opinion can the votes of this county form of a man who deserts a ticket, in which he had such a large hand in making, to attach himself to a ticket representing no party, and no principle save an organized appetite for $100 or more. Again, the Register of Deeds. This man Mueller, who also was a delegate in the same convention, helped in its nominations, assented to the unanimous nomination of Wm. McMillan, now turns his back upon his own record, and we find him on this same mongrel ticket. Shall the records of this county be handed over to a man with such a record. Next comes this man F. S. Allen. Friends presented his name as a candidate for Sheriff. He was honorably defeated, and yet his name adds another to the sorehead ticket.   This so-called Independent ticket has no recognized constituency. Both Republicans and Democrats disown it. It represents simply the odds and ends---all gathered into a heap, at the dictate of Boorom, Shields and Co. Its candidates either "got left" in a convention and are soreheaded, or else men, who, recognizing their weakness, dared not submit their claims to a convention. Shall the affairs of this county be entrusted to men nominated by such unworthy motives ? Can they expect the support of our votes ? I believe not. Now gentlemen, what is the plain duty of every candid man in this county. Plainly it is to quash this illigitamate ticket, called into being by that spirit, "We're going to run this thing entirely." Let us show them there is honor among both Republicans and Democrats. A ticket, or a man, attempting to run between two parties. when those two parties offer every chance for honorable contest, is deserving either contempt or pity; perhaps both. If these men wanted office, why did they not come like men before their there party conventions and seek it, and not go grunting and skulking around afterword. The probability is that there will be two recognised party tickets in the field--Republican and Democratic. Fellow citizens, let us on the 6th of November walk up to the polls and deposit our ballot for one of the straight tickets and bury the mongrels deep. J. W. Jay.   Candidates for office for Hubbard County, Nov. 6, 1883 (Feb. 5, 1995, Names underlined were the candidates elected.) OFFICE REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT INDEPENDENT   _________________________________________________________________ Auditor C. T. Blair J. Huntsinger M. M. Loring R of D Wm McMillan Wm. McMillan F. Mueller Treasurer J. W. JARVIS A. E. Dickinson J. W. Jarvis J. of P. G. Rice J. Renfrow R. F. Shields Sup. of Sch. A. A. True A. A. True Dr. Walling Sheriff David Kidd Wm. Cassler F.S. Allen Surveyor F. W. Rossman F. W. Rossman S. L. Doran Coroner J. Ramsey J. Ramsey Commissioners 1st District Wm Miller Asher Blunt 2nd District J. W. Jay Geo. Mandigo 3rd District Wm. Wilkins J.J. Boorom Some candidates were endorsed by more than one party.     November 16, 1883. TALK OF THE TOWN That Long Lake Bridge should be planked at once. Quite a number in this vicinity are thinking of taking Homesteads in the pineries north. Wm. McMillan will move into C. O. Todd's house for the winter. He will teach the winter term here. Last Sunday Charles Churchill of this place and Miss Mabel Webster of Shell City, were united in wedlock at the residence of the bride's father, M. A. Webster, by Rev. Wm. Carter. Both parties are well and widely known on the Shell Prairies, and the Enterprise joins with their hosts of friends in extending congratulations. The first public sale of school lands in and for Hubbard Co. took place as previously advertised in the Enterprise, Wednesday, Nov. 14th at the auditor's office. State Auditor Braden conducted the sale. The bidding was light. Wm. E. Kindred purchased the N.½ of the N. E.¼ Sec. 36, T.139 R.34, and the N.W.¼ of the same Town and Range; also the N.W.¼ of the N.W.¼, Sec. 36, T.140 R.35. J. W. Jay took the S.W.¼ of the N.W.¼, and the N.W.¼ of the S.W.¼, and F. W. Rossman took the S.½ of the S.W.¼ of Sec. 36, T.140 R.35; making a total of 480 acres. The land sold uniformly fo $5.00 per acre.     November 30,1883,     TALK OF THE TOWN Another saloon in town, next door west of Casler's. Michael Brick proprietor.Once more we take the controlling reins of this paper into our hands. In order that Mr. Cobb who has for some over a year past been bound down by this and numerous other duties, may take a vacation of some weeks. We will endeavor to continue to run this paper as has always been the motto of Mr. Cobb, in the interests of Hubbard County and the Shell River Country, and respectfully solicit the support of our readers. I am compelled through force of circumstance to place my family in others hands. I have five bright children, four girls and one boy, ranging in age from six to thirteen years. I want to leave them in kind hands. I will be glad to talk with any one on the Shell Prairies who can kindly take into their family an adopted child. Julius Peyenske. Generous offers were made to the County Commissioners of buildings for Co. use by both Rice Bros. and Robt. F. Shields, at their last meeting. That of Mr. Shields was an especially generous one and was accepted. He offered his two large storerooms in the pioneer store, free of rent for one year, and in addition will see that wood and lights are furnished free of all costs to the county for the same length of time. Score one for Robert!   COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS, Nov. 23, 1823. Meeting called to order by J. W. Jay chairman at 1:30 P. M. All members present.Moved by Asher Blunt that S. J. Boorom be elected chairman of the board of commissioners. Seconded by S. J. Boorom. Carried   Decmber 7, 1883 TALK OF THE TOWN Wm. Casler has sold his Saloon building, and gone out of the business. Michael Breck was the purchaser. The N. W.¼ of Sec. 28 T.140 R.35 being 3 miles west of this place, was sold recently by Simon Mewers of Minneapolis, to C. F. Shipple of East Debuke, Ill. for the consideration of $16,000.   The WADENA and PARK RAPIDS R. R. is a sure Thing. The line has been surveyed, and the profile and plots turned over to the Company. It is without a question the most feasible route that can be found in Northern Minnesota. To our personal knowledge there is every inducement in the world and also every indication, that the Co. intends to begin work, and push it to completion as soon as the frost is out of the ground in the spring. The whole length of the line is one continuous expanse of unbroken fertile country. For at least 20 miles this side of Wadena there is no better stock country than there. Hay! Hay! Hay! There is no end to it, besides, there is any amount of good farming land. After crossing the Red Eye River then you enter the Shell River country. We challenge the world to try and compete with us in every thing and any thing. Our soil– There is none better. We raise every thing that can be raised in the North West, corn, wheat, rye, oats, barley and potatoes, vegetables of all descriptions, (from the smallest to the largest.) North of us is a pine country which cannot be competed with by California or any state in the Union. The pine alone will warrant a Co.'s putting a road into this section. We are only 18 miles from Itasca Lake the Headwaters of the great Mississippi Father of all waters. Here upon the height of land and a pleasanter climate there is none. Hurricanes which have proved so disastrous to the Southern part of this state, Iowa, Dakota and Manitoba were never known to visit these parts. A word in regard to our town, Park Rapids is a flourishing little town of two years growth, situated 18 miles south of Itasca lake, In T.140 R,35, 32 miles North of Wadena, which is a town on the main line of the N. P. R. R., and 36 miles East of Detroit, and 6 miles North, and 56 miles Northwest of Brainerd. We have waterpower here that is second to none in the State, we don't except any of them, for a pond, a continuous chain of lakes extending from here north to Itasca. Below we give a list of our business houses, and also of those that would do well here. The first business house erected here was a store by R. F. Shields and opened up on the 24th day of Dec. 1881. Now it has broadened to the following list, this 7th day of Dec. '83, not quite 2 years. General Stores, Mandigo and Son, " " Jay & Smythe, Grist Mill, G. H. Rice, Saw " Freehardy & King, Lumberyard, " " Hotel Headquarters, D. Kidd, " J. S. Huntsinger, Harness and Shoe Shop, H. Ricker, Restauraunt, B. J. Inman, Blacksmith Shop, I. A. Hutchinson, Tin and Repair Shop, C. Churchill, Meet Market, Dan Petrie, Insurance and Collecting,F. C. Rice, Collecting Agent, D. Kidd, " " R. F. Shields, Doctors, J. L. Churchill, " P. A. Walling, " C. W. Cutler, " Chas. O'Brion, Postmaster, C. F. Rice, Farm Machinery, D. Kidd & Son, Livery & Sale Stable, D. Kidd & Son, Carpenter & Millwright, Ed Fitch, " Shop, Loran Petrie, Saloon, Michael Breck, Newspaper, H. R. Cobb, Real Estate, Rice Bros. & Cutler, " R. F. Shields, " A. E. Jay, Surveyor and locating Agent, F. W. Rossman, Courthouse, Hubbard Co. Public Hall, R. E. Shields, School House, Prof. Wm. McMillan, Church, Union, Pastor, Rev. Wm. Carter, " Rev. Wm. Denley,   WANTED Exchange Bank, Milloner and Dress Maker, Hardware Store, Good Boot and Shoe Maker, Furniture Store, Shingle and Lath Mill, One or two more good stores.   ---------------------------------------- Mr. J. H. Fort and F. J. Schoran, both of Perham, looked over our town the forepart of this week and expressed themselves as well satisfied with the place and its future prospects, so much so that they have concluded to return and go into business here. Mr. Fort is a Blacksmith by trade and is now running a shop in Perham, but having a chance to dispose of his effects there has concluded as he says to come to a place that is second to none in the state, and that is Park Rapids. Mr. Schoran expects to put in a general store. He has already secured a lot and expects to build in the spring. He is an experienced man at the business, and we predict for him a bright and glorious business career. It is very readily seen that these gentlemen have an eye to business and are men of good sound logic, by their choosing for their future place of business a towm with as bright a future as ours possesses,   December 21, 1883 The paper is cut down this week owing to,– Well Mr. Cobb will tell you next Friday.       END OF 1883.