ENTERPRISE, 1885. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Ira Benham ENTERPRISE, 1885. January 2, 1885. FROM VERNDALE Instalation services were held by the Masons last Saturday evening and after the exercises a dance. Among the dancers were C. M. Benham and his wife of Minneapolis, J. C. F. Pettit and wife, Dr. Morell and wife, and in fact just about everybody and his wife. Local Life F. W. Rossman has completed his plats of Long Lake in the work recently done for the Hubbard Mill company. The little two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Martz, after a sickness of two days, died Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. M. have the sympathy of the entire community in their sudden bereavement. January 9, 1885, LOCAL LIFE MARRIED. At the residence of the brides parents, Park Rapids, Minn. Jan. 8th, 1885, Mr. Henry R. Cobb, and Miss Lottie P. Ricker, Rev. J. A. Gilfilan officiating. Enterprise Jan. 9, 1885. John W. Cobb, of Minneapolis arrived in Park Rapids yesterday to attend the wedding of his brother, ye editor. He returns tomorrow. The Co. Commissioners held their annual meeting last Tuesday. Among the subjects for consideration was the bridge across Long Lake. We understand that they decided not to do any thing with it. The census taker for Park Rapids will please not forget to count that boy who came to the County Surveyor's Tuesday morning. Frank says he's expecting a busy season and needs more help. Young Rossman will carry the chain. Frank's smile perceptibly broadens as he passes round the cigars for the boys. January 16, 1885, PROCEDINGS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ANNUAL MEETING. The following named persons were selected as jurors: GRAND JURY PETIT JURY A. E. Dickinson W. S. Carter Henry Parks J. A. Steele B. Manter O. P. M{love H. R. Cobb Charles Todd W. P. Miller F. H. White J. W. Jarvis James Campton Wesley Dickinson Jno. Renfrew W. H. Martin Wm. Casler Jno. H. Campton R. J. Rex Smith M. Todd T. T. Benham Jas. A. Bayne A. Mow Nelson Bement Joe Ramsey T. E. Buck F. E. Baker J. W. Rockwell Wm. Bolton S. L. Doran Geo. Potter Charles Mueller O. Wilcox L. H. Yeager Joe Marx M. M. Loring M. A. Webster Chas. O'Brien Sam'l Churchill E. H. Rutherford Jno. Terreale Sol Benham David Blunt R. F. Shields W. M. Sloan J. C. Walling Otis Beardsley L. D. Lewis Warren Wilkins S. M. Blood Ferd Mueller A. A. True Chester Smith C. T. Blair Geo. W. Rutherford F. C. Rice Jno. Downer A. Bement S. P. Todd LOCAL LIFE The stage gets in about four o'clock of late. Our veteran stage driver, Dan Adams, drives regularly. January, 23, 1885, LOCAL LIFE. Dr. Walling has received this week from Washington, D.C., a Complete outfit of Meteorological instruments, and will henceforth keep the weather record for Hubbard Co. Public Notice. State of Minnesota, | County of Wadena with | ss Hubbard county attached | To whom it may concern: By authority in us vested by the judge of the District Court of the Eleventh Judicial District of the State of Minnesota, as commissioners to meet and inquire into the matter of the construction and maintenance of a Milldam by Joseph F. Delaney, Joseph Replogle, and W. S. Steele doing business under the firm name and style of the Long Lake Milling Company, on the outlet of Long Lake in the county of Hubbard, and State aforesaid, and examine the premises wherein damages might, could or would result from the erection of said mill-dam. We. Marcus M. Loring, John Jarvis, and Joseph Ramsey, the undersigned commissioners appointed, commissioned and duly qualified for aforesaid purpose do hereby give notice that we will meet at the proposed place of erection of said mill-dam aforesaid, on the tenth (10) day of February, A.D. 1885 at ten o"clock A.M., and proceed to examine the point at which said dam is proposed to be erected and the lands and real estate and other property above and below, which will probably be injured by the erection of said mill-dam; where we shall hear the allegations and testimonies of all parties interested, and shall proceed to make a seperate assesment of damages which will result to any person by the erection of said mill-dam and its maintainance forever. Therefore we have by order of the court aforesaid given under our hands and seals this 19th day of January, A.D. 1885. Marcus M. Loring | John W. Jarvis | Commisioners Joseph Ramsey | Enterprise, Jan. 23, 1885. January 30, 1885, LOCAL LIFE, Dr. Spencer of Verndale was united in marriage, Tuesday, Jan. 27th, to Mrs. S. L. Frazier of this Prairie. Mrs. F. came to the Shell Prairies amongst the earliest settlers. The contracting parties have the best wishes of many friends. Bungo, the Leech Lake trader, was in town, Tuesday, buying merchandise. February 6, 1885. FROM LONG LAKE Mr. Defoer's father, aged 83 years has arrived from New York. The old gentleman is quite sick and fatigued from his journey. February 13, 1885. STRAIGHT RIVER A new bridge, which stands six feet above high water mark, has been built across the Fishhook below the mouth of the Straight. The bridge is on the section line between sections 7 and 18, and is now ready for the plank. (Note, Fishhook River flows through sections 7 and 18 of T.139 R.34.) I.H.B.Alleck Denning, a brother of Mrs. Shields and Mrs. F.E Baker, who spent some weeks here visiting them, left Monday for his Montana home at Helena. February 20, 1885. Straight River Albert Churchill has sold his homestead to John Graby, and will leave us soon for Texas. Joy go with you Albert. February, 27, 1885. Local Life Mrs. Joseph Ramsey of First Prairie died of consumption, at her home Saturday last. March 6,1885. LOCAL LIFE Miss Nellie Shields of Verndale is visiting her cousin Winnifred this week at this place. March 13, 1885. STONEY LAKE A daughter at August Hensil's. March 20, 1885. (Missing Issue.) March 27, 1885. NOTICE! On Saturday next at two o'clock, P.M. in Park Rapids, Minn., Mr. J. W. Jay will pay his election bet with Mr. R. F. Shields, by wheeling the said Shields, three blocks upon a wheelbarrow, and by presenting him thereafter with a beautiful hat. All are invited to be present and witness the imposing ceremonies. Mr. Shields will please hold himself in readiness to perform his part of the program. J. W. Jay. NOTICE OF FILLING REPORT In the matter of the petition of Joseph F. Delaney, Joseph Replogle, and W. S. Steele, lief for the construction of a mill-dam on the outlet of Long Lake in Hubbard County, Minn., etc. State of Minnesota | County of Wadena | ss District Court With Hubbard | 11th Judicial Dist. County Attached | To whom it may concern:-- That we, Marcus M. Loring, John W. Jarvis, and Joseph Ramsey, commissioners appointed to inquire touching the above entitled cause, do hereby give notice that we, as such committee or commissioners have performed our work as required by chapter thirty-one (31) of the Statutes of Minnesota, and did on the sixth day of March A.D..1885, file report of our doings with the Clerk od the District Court, within and for said county and state, with all other papers in our hands pertaining to said cause. In witness whereof we have herewith set our hands this seventh day of March AD 1885. Marcus M. Loring | J. W. Jarvis | Commissioners. Joseph Ramsey | April 3, 1885. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE OF HEARING U. S. Land Office at St. Cloud, Minn. March 27, 1885. Notice is hereby given that hearings have been ordered at this office in accordance with Commissioners letters "P" dated September 11, 1881, and March 19, 1885, as follows, viz: For May 7, 1885, at 9 o'clock, A.M., in case of pre-emption cash entry No.8407, by Peter Parker, for N1/2 SE1/4, & Lots 1 & 2, Sec. 11, T.141 R.35; No.8408, Frank Garbow, for S1/2 NE1/4 & N1/2 SE1/4, Sec. 21, T.141 R.35; and 8409, by William Smith, for Lots 1, 2 and 3, Sec. 22, T.141 R.35. For May 8, 1885, at 9 o'clock, A.M., in case of pre-emption cash entry No.8410, by John Hanks, for S1/2 NW1/4, & N1/2 SW1/4, Sec.20. T.141 R.35: No.8411, by David Narcross, for S1/2 NE1/4 & Lots 1 & 2, Sec.2, T.141 R.35; and 8448, by Robert P. Fairbanks, for SW1/4 SE1/4, & Lots 7 & 8, Sec.22, T.141 R.35. For May 9, 1885, at 9 o'clock, in case of pre-emption cash entry No.8449, by Peter Villbruin, for S1/2 SE1/4, & S1/2 SW1/4, Sec.14, T.141 R.35; No. 8450,by John Brown, for S1/2 NW1/4, & Lots 3 & 4, Sec.4, T.141 R.35; and 8451 by Tiler Warren, for Lots 6, 7, & 8, Sec.4, T.141 R.35. Said hearings are ordered upon the report of Special Agent Eaton that he had made a personal examination of each tract but found no improvements thereon nor any evidence the claimants had ever resided upon their respective claims, and that the proof upon which said entries are based, is false.The parties in interest are hereby advised that they are required to appear at the time and place set and defend the validity of their respective claims. Unless there is an appearance on the part of said claimants, their entries will be canceled and the case closed. D. H. Freeman, Register. W. B. Mitchell, Receiver. April 10, 1885. Hubbard Squashes A very young gentleman called at Mr. Lorings's the last of March and announced his intention to stay. He weighs five pounds. LOCAL LIFE. The land office fees and commissions for homestead entries, payable when application is made, are as follows: Land at $2.50 per acre: For 160 acres, $18.00: for 80 acres, $9.00; for 40 acres, $7.00. Land at $1.25 per acre: For 160 acres, $14.00; for 80 acres, $7.00; for 40 acres, $6.00. April 17, 1885. MARRIED. BAYNE---Boorom: At Hubbard, Minn., April 15, 1885, by Rev. Wm. Denley, Mr. James A. Bayne and Miss Liona L. Boorom, both of Hubbard. Mr. and Mrs. Bayne have the hearty good wishes of the Enterprise. Many Friends will be pleased at the happy consummation of a long mutual acquaintance. May the voyage of life be to each of increasing value, made so by the trusted companionship of the other; and whether it be smooth or tempestuous, our best wish for them is that they always be able to say, "Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home." MUSIC BY THE BAND. Some weeks ago we alluded to the fact that a brass band was being talked of. Since then the matter has been quietly pushed until a sufficient number of citizens were found willing to join such an organization. Last Saturday the band organized by the election of Dr. Charles W. Cutler as President; Cal Benham, Vice President; S. M. Ronning, Secretary: F. W. Rossman, Treasurer. The instruments, ordered new from a Chicago music house, are in the hands of the members. The arrangement of instruments are are follows: F. A. Vanderpoel, E Flat Cornet Homer Buck, E Flat Cornet S. M. Ronning, B Flat Cornet F. W. Rossman, B Flat Cornet Cal Benham, B Flat Cornet L. A. Hutchinson, 1st Alto R. Carter, 2nd Alto F. Blandin, Tenor L. H. Rice, Barritone C. W. Cutler, Tuba J. W. Jay, Bass Drum. Louis Buck, Tenor Drum Under the supervision of Mr. Vanderpoel, as instructor, the boys expect to make rapid progress. They are certainly fortunate in securing his services, as Mr. V's standing in the Osage, Iowa, band was very high. Park Rapids is surely to be congratulated upon the fact that she now has a band, with the promise that very soon "sweet music" can be furnished by one of the best bands in Northern Minnesota, made up of her own citizens. Long live and flourish the Park Rapids Band! April 24, 1885. LOCAL LIFE. F. A. Vanderpoel leaves tomorrow for Osage, Iowa. From there he proceeds to New Orleans with the Osage Band, of which he is a member. The Osage Band is one of three similar organizations selected by the state to represent Iowa at the World's Exposition. Publication of a Mortgage Foreclosure against John W. Jay and Mary C. Jay, his wife for default in payment on mortgage payment for $1085.20 by the Minnesota Loan and Trust Company, secured by SE 1/4 and S1/2 NE1/4, Sec.35, T.140 R.35. (240 acres) May 1, 1885. ADDITIONAL LOCAL. An addition 12 by 24 feet, is being made on the north side of the Park Rapids Drug Store. Drs. Cutler and Mantor will use it as an office. May 8, 1885. HUBBARD SQUASHES. Mr. Howard's little boy, Charley, aged three years, died Friday morning, May 1st, after a brief illness of a few hours. Dr. Walling was sent for, but the disease had run its course before his arrival. Rev. W. Denley conducted the funeral service on Saturday. LOCAL LIFE. A little babe of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Crandall's aged five months died suddenly Tuesday night, and was buried Thursday. Rev. E. E. Rogers conducted the funeral services. May 15, 1885. A CARD. To the Editor of the Enterprise. Dear Sir: I hear that considerable has been said about the sudden death of the little son of Jarvis Howard, and that some reflections have been cast upon the boy's father, in the sense of giving him injurious medicines. I wish to say that there were no indications of any injudicious use of drugs. The boy died from an inflammatory affection at the base of the brain, and was almost completely paralyzed before my arrival, being incapable of swallowing, and entirely unconscious, in which condition until death. Any reflections on his father are entirely unjust and very cruel. Yours Truly. P. A. Walling, M.D. HUBBARD SQUASHES. The Long Lake Mill Company will soon have the work on the dam completed. Six foot head in the flume. May 29, 1885. Long Lake Mr. J. B. Collier was very much excited a few mornings ago, and seemed unusually happy. It was ascertained that the arrival of a 71/2 pound boy was the cause of it. Notice of Hearing. U.S. Land Office at St. Cloud, Minn. May 13, 1885. Notice is hereby given that in case of the following preemption cash entries, a hearing has been ordered at this office for July 9th at 9 o'clock A.M.NO. 8648. by Joseph Brunette, made Dec. 29, 1881, upon S1/2 NW1/4. & Lots 3 & 4, Sec.3, T.142 R.35. based on D.S. 4712. No.8649, by Joseph E. Perrault, made Dec.29th, 1881 upon Lot 5, NE1/4 SE1/4, & S1/2 SE1/4, Sec 33, T.143 R.35, based on D.S. 4710. No.8707, by Andrew Vanance, made Jan.28, 1882, upon Lot 6, NW1/4 SW1/4, & S1/2 SW1/4, Sec. 33, T.143 R.35, based on D.S. 4711. Said hearings are ordered upon the report of Special Agent, Webster Eaton, that upon examination of the land, he found no such improvements as is by law required, and that the land was taken by other parties than the claimants. Notice is hereby given to all parties interested, that they are required to appear at the time and place set and defend the said claims. Unless some action is taken at said hearings, said entries will be cancelled and the cases closed. D. H. Freemam, Register, W. B. Mitchell, Receiver. June 5, 1885. LOCAL LIFE. J. S. Turnbull of Moorehead, is visiting with his brother of this place. The case of the state vs. Voghtman, is now on trial before the District at Wadena. Quite a number of the Hubbard citizens have been summoned as witnesses. OSAGE. A sad accident occurred at McKinley's mill just before they shut down for dinner today. Jacob Baumgartner fell upon the saw, cutting his left arm and hip badly. It was necessary to remove the elbow joint, making the arm about three inches shorter than it was before. Drs. Walling and Cutler performed the operation, and dressed the cut on the hip, which is not a serious wound. Mr. B. has the sympathy of his neighbors, and we hope they will aid him in every way possible. NOTICE OF HEARING. May 13, 1885. Notice is hereby given that in the case of the following preemption cash entries, a hearing has been ordered at this office for July 11th, 1885, at 9 o'clock A.M., viz: No.8604 by Paul Villebruin, made Dec. 10, 1881, upon SW 1/4, Sec.34, T.143 R.35, based on D. S. 4709. No.8605 by Michael Villebruin, made Dec. 10, 1881, upon Lots 1 & 2, and S1/2 NE1/4, Sec.4, T.142 R.35, based on D. S. 4707 No.8708 by Antoine Villebruin, made Jan. 28, 1882, upon lots 3 & 4 and S1/2 NW1/4, Sec. 4, T.142 R.35, based on D. S. 4708. Said hearings are ordered upon the report of Special Agent, Webster Eaton, that he made a personal examination of the land and found no such improvements as is by law required, nor any evidence that the claimant had actually resided on the land, and that the claims were taken in the interest of C. W. McIntyre of St. Paul, Minn., and for the timber growing thereon.All parties interested are hereby advised that they are required to appear at this office at the time set and defend the said claims. Unless some action is taken at the time and place set, Said entries will be cancelled and the cases closed. D. H. Freeman, Register, W. B. Mitchell, Receiver. June 19, 1885. LOCAL LIFE. Dr. A. E. Mantor arrived home from the southern part of the state Wednesday evening. The Doctor reports the crops as looking fine from Wilmar north, but he says that nowhere are those on the Shell Prairies excelled. He will remain here until the 17th. All parties needing teeth filled or extracted should call on him at once, as his stay is short. June 26, 1885. LOCAL LIFE. Dr.Mantor, dentist, leaves for the south again Tuesday morning. R. F. Shields has received an appointment as postmaster at this place. Dr. P.A. Walling will act as assistant. All in need of millinery goods should call on Miss Delzene at once, as she is closing out her stock, and will leave after the Fourth. J. A. Delzene reports trade as good. He is this week closing out boots and shoes and boy's and men's hats, cheap for cash. NOTICE OF HEARING, June 4, 1885. Notice is hereby given that in the case of the following preemption cash entries: Hearing ordered for July 21st, 1885, 9 o'clock A.M. No.9281, by Samuel B. Price, NW 1/4, Sec.14, T.144. R.35; No.9385, by Walter Call, NW 1/4, Sec.23, T.144 R.35: No.9386, by James Henderson, SE 1/4, Sec.14, T.144 R.35. Hearing ordered for July 23, 1885, 9 o'clock A. M., No.9282,by Joseph A. Williams, SW 1/4, Sec.14, T.144 R.35; No.9283, by Henry H. Richards, E1/2 NE1/4, and E1/2 SE1/4, Sec.15, T. 144 R.35. Said hearings are ordered upon the report of Special Agent, Webster Eaton, that he made a personal examination of the land and found no such improvements as is by law required, nor any evidence that the claimant had actually resided on the land, and that the claims were taken in the nterest of C. W. McIntyre of St. Paul, Minn., and for the timber growing thereon. All parties interested are hereby advised that they are required to appear at this office at the time set and defend the said claims. Unless some action is taken at the time and place set, Said entries will be cancelled and the cases closed. D. H. Freeman, Register, W. B. Mitchell, Receiver. July 3, 1885. COUNTY LINE Mr. Flanagan and son Ed, started for Sauk Center with a load last Wednesday. Quite a distance to haul potatoes. Miss Lizzie Sloan, sister of Mrs. Bateman, arrived at her father's last week.Kit Everson is putting up a house for A. C. Adams. LOCAL LIFE. John Resch rejoices over the arrival of a small boy. Robert F. Shields has received his commission as Post Master at this place. The P.O. will soon be moved to its new location. T. C. Haregrave and J. W, Cobb, of Minneapolis are spending a few days with their brother, H. R. Cobb at this place. They have been enjoying an excursion on the lakes above here for the past three days. Verndale. John Butler has sold his farm to Mr. Wright, a brother-in-law of C. M. Benham. Mr. Wright's family, accompnied by Mr. Benham Sr., and a younger son, arrived in Verndale from Canada a week or two ago. John Butler has moved into town. OSAGE, Mr. John Purdy and Mrs. Jennie Kint were married Sunday, C. E. Bullock officiating. Many blessings attend them. July 17, 1885. First meeting of Agricultural Society. Park Rapids, Minnesota, July 11th, 1885. George Rutherford, Chairman; S. S. Mckinley, Secretary. Articles of Adoption were read by F. C. Rice, after which further proceedings were adjourned until afternoon. ______________________________________.__ AFTERNOON SESSION. 1 o'clock P. M. Remarks were made on the style of the name. Moved and seconded that this society shall be known as the Hubbard County and Shell Prairies Society. Moved that there be three directors from each township or precinct, as the community is divided. Motion was withdrawn, On motion, Article No. 1 was adopted On motion, Park Rapids was designated as the place of business of this organization. Adopted. Moved and carried that this organization continue for a period of ten years. The motion to adopt the stock plan was discussed and rejected. The question of membership fee was discussed, and the price fixed at one dollar. It was moved and carried that the annual fee thereafter be one dollar. On motion, it was declared that the indebtedness of this society shall not exceed three hundred dollars. On motion, it was determined that the Board of Directors shall consist of fifteen persons, five from each of the three prairies. On motion, the time of holding the annual meeting, for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors shall be the first Saturday in April each year. On motion it was adopted that a majority of those present at the annual meeting should constitute, govern and elect a Board of Directors and other officers. On Motion, E. J. Moore, C. E. Bullock, J. M. Hawkins, W. L. Spencer, and G. M. Carson, were elected directors from Third Prairie. On motion, W. H. Martin, C. T. Blair, Warren Wilkins, Geo. Rutherford, and Sol Benham were elected directors from First Prairie. On motion, F. C. Rice, John S. Huntsinger, John Renfrew, A. E. Dickinson, and J. B. Ingraham, were elected directors from Second Prairie. The organizers signed the Articles of Incorporation. On motion it was determined that a meeting of the directors should be held at Park Rapids on Thursday, July 16th, at 10 o'clock A.M. to perfect this organization. Meeting was then adjourned. Geo. Rutherford, President, S. S. McKinley, Secretary. LOCAL LIFE. The recent removal of the Park Rapids Post Office to new quarters and new hands, makes the occasion timely to give some facts of general interest concerning its history. The few settlers who came onto Second Prairie in 1880, got their mail at Shell City; but as the number increased, it became necessary to have Uncle Samuel drive up to a nearer point, so the Park Rapids Post Office was established and Charles F. Rice received the appointment as Post Master. The mail route then ended at Shell City; and for some time thereafter the mail was brought from that point by private team. Only once a week did the mail come, and though but a short time ago--- measured by years---yet ye editor can remember as if it were an event of the long ago, how expectant was the group that gathered at the office every Friday night. What a lot of papers! Several copies of the Pioneer Press, Globe, etc. But in September 1883, this was changed. A mail route w as established and the mail brought in twice a week, and the first of January, 1884, it was changed to a tri-weekly, which it has been ever since. The outgoing mail, at first carried in the vest pocket to Shell City once a week, now occupies six government mail sacks a week. The compensation received the first quarter, ending December 31, 1881, amounted to $1.77. The Post Office which had necessarily been located at different places before, was, in June, 1884, removed to the Post Office building, placed in the center of the business of the town, and there remained during Mr. Rice's incumbency. As Post Master, Mr. Rice was accommodating, kindly and efficient and his administration of the office, the records of the Department will prove exact, and the confidence of the public such, that had the matter been left to the vote of the people, we are free to assert that no other man in the county could have obtained the place. July 24, 1885. LOCAL LIFE. W. H. Britts of Lake Itasca, and James Harper, of Verndale were in the city Thursday. F. C. Blandin retuned from Verndale last evenig, bringing with him Mr. and Mrs.Vaughn and Mrs. Geo. Wells, of Riceville Iowa, who will visit here. Mrs. Vaughn with her two sisters, and Mrs. G. H. Rice and Mrs. F. C. Blandin, and Mrs. Wells with her sister, Mrs. F. C. Rice. HUBBARD SQUASHES. On Thursday of last week, our citizens were shocked at the announcement of the death of Mrs. Ellen Claflin, wife of John Claflin. She lived but a few hours after she was taken sick. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Carter at 3 P. M. on Saturday. A large number of friends and neighbors were present, who with sorrowing hearts followed the remains to the cemetery. She leaves a family of small children, one a babe a few hours old. LONG LAKE. Mr. Vogtman has been made happy by the arrival of a new son. OSAGE. Horr and Allen have commenced the foundation of their new store building. Mr. Arthur Sanderson, Sr., has commenced his new store building which he intends to complete so as to be ready for the fall trade. Fred Herrington and a number of the boys start for Dakota next Monday to work this fall. July 31, 1885 VERNDALE Tom Myers has rented Kingsley's house and expects his family soon. August 7, 1885 Missing Issue. August 14, 1885 LOCAL LIFE A good number of our Indian friends have been in town of late. Several parties from White Earth have past through here, and at present there is a camp below the dam. Miss Jennie Sharman, who has been teaching at Hubbard this summer, visited Miss Edith Rice at this place last Saturday. Miss Sharman started for her home near Chicago, Monday morning. Mrs. Peter Turnbull, with her three children, started for Canada Monday morning, where she will visit relatives. Mr. Turnbull accompanied her as far as Verndale, returning Thursday. Mr.B. H. Vaughn and wife left for their Iowa home Monday morning, after a pleasant visit here. Gracie Blandin returned with them and will remain with them for some time. We hope Mr. and Mrs. V. will visit Park Rapids again before long. Mrs. Mantor showed us a beautiful bouquet of flowers this morning, which she had just received from Mrs. Burst of this prairie. HUBBARD SQUASHES Rev. Denley has purchased the property occupied by Jarvis Howard and will move to Hubbard soon. Work progresses on the grist mill. The company will be able to manufacture the present crop in first class style. Hubbard will soon have another blacksmith shop. Stombaugh from Shell City is removing his shop to this place. LINNELL Our school closed last Friday. Miss Mary Sartain wielded the birch quite successfully, and gave general satisfaction. We hope the board will employ her to teach the winter term. STRAIT RIVER Mr. Graby is building his hotel on the Verndale road between Hubbard and Verndale. John Moran and J. W. Lang have their threshing machine all fitted up and in first class order and are ready to start as soon as the grain is ready to thresh on the Shell Prairies. The boys guarantee first class work and ask liberal patronage of the farming community. We met J. J. Graby the other day with a smile all over his face. He said it was a boy. LONG LAKE Mr. Leland has moved into his new house. There was a pleasant party there last week. Since then he has been digging a well; water was found at a depth of fifty feet. The Long Lake Milling Company has enclosed their building and is preparing to roof it. August 21, 1885, LOCAL LIFE Miss Alma Delzene went to Verndale Thursday. She will return in a few days. A bear passed through town last Saturday night, closely accompanied by several dogs. Mr. Bruin has not been heard from since, but doubtless reached his destination---the woods---safely. Why didn't some of the brave hunters track him up? Dr. Bert Cutler of Osage, Iowa, after spending a week with his cousin, Dr. C. W. Cutler, here, left for his home Monday morning, Dr. C. W. accompanying as far as Verndale. They spent several days in the woods north of us on the Doctor's claim. The slight frost Tuesday night did no harm to the vegetation. Dr. A. F. Mantor arrived home Monday night. He will remain about two weeks. Monday morning it was discovered that a breakage in the mill-dam had allowed the water to wash under the east end of the mill, doing considerable damage. Several men are working at repairing it, but the mill will not be in condition to run for several weeks. We are very sorry such an accident has occurred. HUBBARD SQUASHES Stombaugh has his blacksmith shop in running order and is ready to accommodate his patrons old and new. VERNDALE Curtis M. Benham is enjoying a visit from his twin brother Caleb, an Episcopalian minister, of St. Peter, Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Bradford are the happy possessors of an eight pound boy. George Tombs has purchased the barbershop in Perham, and together with his family left here Monday. August 28, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Michael Pesinske's little child aged two years, died recently. Peter Turnbull, left last week for a trip to Canada on business and pleasure combined. He will be gone several weeks. Miss Alma Delzene has been employed to teach the school in the district about six miles east of Hubbard, and will begin her duties there next Monday. We are sorry to have her leave Park Rapids. The mills at this place are stopped for a few weeks. During this time a new dam and new mill will be erected about eighty rods below the old mill. The waste gates of the old dam were too small to carry off the waste water, and a new dam is necessary in order to obviate this difficulty. The old mill is too small to accommodate the use of necessary machinery for the manufacture of high grades of flour. September 4, 1885. LOCAL LIFE September greets us with decided coolness. Jack Frost has made havoc with the gardens of late. Miss Curo was visiting friends in the village last week. Mrs. David Mandigo and Miss Tessie Jay intend leaving the village soon to spend the winter at Waseka with relatives. Mrs George Wells, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.F. C. Rice the past few weeks, leaves Tuesday for her Riceville,Iowa home. Carsonville has according to the census recently taken a population of 290. E. M. Horton, Hubbard's enterprising merchant, made one of his frequent visits to the capitol Tuesday. Miss Alma Delzene left town to commence her duties as mistress of a school near Hubbard last Saturday. Public school opens September 28th. Mr. S. M. Ronning is expected back to take charge of it for the coming winter. HUBBARD SQUASHES A ten pounder at Delaney's, and as usual, great joy. Altin Glasse will return to her school near Verndale this week. September 11, 1885. LOCAL LIFE John Downer will soon remove his stock of goods to Hubbard, where he will associate himself in business with B. A. Manter. They will carry a full line of general merchandise. Success to the new firm. Alfred Sample of Bute, Montana is visiting his sister, Mrs. I. A. Hutchinson of Pine Grove. OSAGE Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McKinley have a little son a few days old. September 18, 1885. LONG LAKE Rev. Wm. Denley has a young daughter two weeks old. The lake is still rising, and has about 18 inches to go to reach the stake set by the surveyor. HUBBARD SQUASHES The basket meeting will be held at the grist mill, which is now floored and ready for the machinery. There will be seating capacity for all. Also room to serve refreshments. Especial invitation is extended to the public generally. Come one come all. You will receive a cordial welcome. Remember the date. Sunday, the 20th of this month. Stombaugh our new blacksmith is putting up a new house. B. A. Manter's store will be ready for occupancy in a few days. September 25, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Peter Turnbull and family arrived home from Canada this week, where they have been spending several weeks. A ball will be given by the Long Lake Milling Company this evening, in the new grist mill at Hubbard. An unusually enjoyable time is expected. No effort will be spared to make this evening's pleasure a success. The Park Rapids band will be in attendance. All are invited to be present. October 2, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Mr. Locke of Iowa, Mrs. M. C. Jay's father returned this week. He will spend the winter with Mrs. Jay on the Jay homestead in Township 141. STRAIT RIVER Joe Lang and John Moran have started their threshing machine in earnest, and are reported as doing good work. Mr. DeFord and his son Perry arrived from Osage, Iowa recently. Mr. Baker has a frame house 16 by 28 feet, under construction. John and Edward Nugent came home from Dakota a short time ago. Mr. Stowell has taken a Homestead on Section 12. Jacob Graba is running the Doran boy's threshing machine. October 9, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Peter Turnbull is building a house across the river near the new sawmill. He will move his family into it as soon as it is completed. Parties sending in final proof notices will do well to bear in mind that in all cases we demand payment of fee publication $5.00 before affidavit is sent from this office. Little Mabel Rice has been seriously sick, but is better now. J. A. Downer rejoices in a young son, who we hear , calls his father John, and demands potatoes for dinner. Morgan Near officiates as devil at the Enterprise office since Monday. He purposes learning the printer's trade. Ferdinand Mueller has an eleven pound son. He will soon have a valuable assistant in his work as Register of Deeds. LONG LAKE Mr. Benham of Canada is visiting his sons at Hubbard. VERNDALE Chauncy Harris and wife of Shell City were in town last week. October 16, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Mr. Lock, in company with his daughter, Mrs. Jay and the little boys, started for the woods the first of the week. They will spend the winter on Lake View Farm. At a late conference Rev. Edward Hines was sent to this place as pastor of the M. E. church here. Mr. H. and his family are expected today. Rev. Hines will preach at this place both morning and evening next Sunday at the usual hour. We welcome him to his new field of labor, and wish him all success in his work. October 23, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Messrs. Shelly, Mead, Lowe, Ingalls, and Rasmuuson, are down en force from the woods after a long stay on their respective claims. B. F. Seely passed through here on his way to his claim the first of the week. Rev. Wm. Rice and wife arrived from the East Wednesday evening and are visiting their son, Charles of this place. They will remain but a short time. Mr. Rice was here two years ago. Rev. Edward Himes and family arrived here last Friday, and will remain with us the coming year. Mr. Himes preached at the school house twice last Sunday, and asked the co-operation of all denominations; a request, which we feel sure, will be readily granted. VERNDALE George Bolton and wife have returned from their Shell City trip. OSAGE G. M. Carson goes to Detroit this week to prove up on his homestead. D. W. Clason and Ed Peets are to prove up the 7th of next month. HUBBARD SQUASHES The Long Lake Milling Company have put in their water wheel. The other machinery will be put in place with as little delay as possible. J. A. Downer & Company are stocking up their store and are ready to accomodate their customers. October 30, 1885. To Open the White Earth Reservation. _________________________________________________________________ Something ought to be done toward opening the White Earth Indian reservation. The reservation contains thirty-six townships, thirty of which are as fine agricultural towns as exist anywhere, the remainder being pine lands. A number of the Indians have expressed their willingness and desire to have the reservation opened, and their is reason to believe that if proper steps were taken these lands could be opened for settlement, to the satisfaction of both whites and Indians. At present the White Earth reservation is a barrier to the progress of northern Minnesota, situated as it is in the best farm lands in this part of the state. It is plain that the opening of the reservation would be advantageous to the Indians, as they are practically situated, as it is the same as the Indians on the Sisseton reservation. These latter, at a recent council, discussed the subject of disposing of a part of the reservation to the government, and it is said that a delegation of twelve Indians have gone to Washington with two propositions, which are stated by the Briton Daylight in this way. "One to retain one tier of townships along the north and east sides of the reservation and sell the balance; the other was to allow each buck 320 acres, to be chosen any-where in the triangle, and to each boy under 21 should be given 160 acres, chosen in the same manner, the balance to be thrown open to settlement, and the Indians to become civilized citizens of the United States to be subject to the laws thereof with equal privileges of their white neighbors. The Indians on the Sisseton are among the most civilized and industrious." Some such plan as this would likely meet with favor with the White Earth Indians. A good plan would be to hold a meeting in this city of five or seven representatives from each of the cities or villages likely to be interested. The Ada city council could take the initiative by appointing delegates and inviting the officials of Red Lake Falls, Detroit, Moorhead, Glyndon, Lake Park, Park Rapids, Crookston, and other places in the vicinity of the reservation to appoint the same number of representatives. At the meeting plans for the opening of the reservation could be discussed and a committee appointed to interview the Indians on the subject. The scheme is worth trying, as the chances are it would succeed.____ Ada Index. LOCAL LIFE Mrs. Jay, Mr. Lock, and Master Max came down from Lake View Farm the first of the week. Miss Heisel of Constantine, Michigan, is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. George Mandigo, and will spend the winter with her. Rev. William Rice and wife left yesterday morning for Rolfe, Iowa, where Mr. R. will preach the coming year. Mr. Rice is much pleased with our country and hopes to settle here permanently before long. F. C. Rice accompanied them to Verndale.Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Walling of First Prairie were here in town Saturday. It was Mrs. Walling's first visit to the city. Dr. A. F. Mantor and family left for the southern part of the state Thursday morning. They have been in business here for a year past, Mrs. Mantor attending to the business in the absence of the Doctor. They have built up a flourishing drug and notion trade, and are compelled to leave, owing to the ill health of Mrs. M. They have sold their stock to Dr. C. W. Cutler and F. A. Vanderpel. Many friends which they have made in the community during their residence here regret their departure. Deputy United States Marshal Brackett came in from Wadena recently, having in charge one Jarvis Howard, who is accused of defrauding a widow living in Hubbard County, out of part of a pension. Howard, who is an Indian trader at Manter in Hubbard County, is charged with appropriating about $16,000, being money collected by him on pension claims. It is said he received $19,000 and accounted for only $3,000, thereby taking the principal himself and paying the fee to the widow. His case will come before the grand jury now in session.___ Minneapolis Tribune. The case of the United States against Jarvis Howard of Wadena, was before U. S. Commissioner Corliss Saturday morning. Howard is accused of having secured a pension for Margaret Small of about $1,800, and in the mellifluous language of the complaint "to have reached a greater compensation and sum than ten dollars, to-wit, the compensation and sum of fourteen hundred" __ which is quite a sizable difference. A. G. Broker was here for the prisoner, and A. B. Brackett and C. A. Congdon, of St. Paul for the government. By consent of parties the hearing was continued until the 28 inst., and later in the day Mr. Howard gave bonds for his appearance. Fergus Falls Journal. We are informed that Mr. Howard never was an attorney nor never acted as one in the case, and that the charge will amount to nothing after a careful and impartial hearing. Mr. Howard has many friends in Wadena who believe him innocent of any such charge, and where he readily found bail in the sum of $1400.___ Wadena Tribune. November 6, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Miss Tessa Jay has returned home from Waseka, Minnesota. STRAIT RIVER J. W. Lang has taken a homestead over south of the Strait. Defoe has taken a claim south of the Strait, and there still are a good many good claims left yet. LONG LAKE Miss Ida Blair has returned home from Ohio, where she has been teaching for some time. She will teach the school at Hubbard this winter. Otis Blair has gone to Wadena to attend school there this winter. Norman Manlove came onto a large bear a day or two ago near Mr. Voghtman's field. It ran through Mr. Voghtman's yard, also Mr. Asher Blunt's yard, and near Mr. McDonald's. The Long Lake Milling Company is expecting their machinery in a few days. The bridge across Shell River near Shell City is finished, or so that teams can cross by this time. November 13, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Daniel Adams mourns the death of his youngest son, whose death occurred at his father's home near Verndale last week. Efforts are being made to gain the consent of the Indians at Leech Lake to remove to White Earth. If successful, Leech Lake reservation will be open to settlement. Mrs. Frank Blandin and children leave tomorrow for their former home at Riceville, Iowa, where they will again take up their abode. Frank will remain some weeks before he joins them. We regret their departure. F. W. Dittfach and family from Worthington, Dubuque county, Iowa, are stopping at Capt. Huntsinger's, having arrived on Friday. Mr. D has purchased a quarter section on section 28 in this township and will erect a house and remove thither as soon as possible. We are always glad to welcome new settlers. Mr. Dittfack tells us there are many more looking toward this country in his section, a number of whom he thinks will move hither in the spring. The work on the new dam is progressing. A visit there this week showed us a good force of men busy as bees. The dam is approaching completion and there is expectation the saw mill will be running in a week or so. The foundations of a fine flouring mill are being carefully laid. G. H. Rice tells us that he intends to have, when finished, a first class mill. While it will be some months before it is completed, and a temporary loss, yet it will no doubt in the end amply compensate for the delay and expense. In order to build a town there must be something to build upon; and there is no one way upon which calculations for large and permanent growth can be better founded than in the building of manufacturing industries. Every one who has the future growth of the town and prairies at heart - and who has not? - will wish Mr. Rice success and prosperity in return for the pluck and expense he is presently under, in order to give the community a superior grade of flour. HUBBARD B. A. Manter has purchased the interest of J. A. Downer in the new store. November 20, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Frank George was united in marriage to Miss Hulda Binglaff by Justice T. E. Buck at this place last Tuesday. There will be a dance given in Shields store building on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday the 26th,inst., under the auspices of the Park Rapids Band. The boys intend making it the event of the season, and their past successes insure a good time. Tickets 50 cents. Oyster supper can be secured for 75 cents a couple. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION HUBBARD, HUBBARD COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Notice is hereby given that the partnership between John A. Downer and Olive A. Manter, heretofore known as John A. Downer & Co., has this day been dissolved, and that the business will be continued by Olive A. Manter. O. A. Manter, J. A. Downer. LONG LAKE Mr. Wilkins has taken a load of flour to Leech Lake. OSAGE Frank Doran, we understand was married at Park Rapids one day last week. COMMISIONERS PROCEEDINGS Application of D. Petrie for licence to sell liquor at Brighton was presented and granted, ----------- November 27, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Born: to Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Walling, Thursday, November 19, a son. Weight 9 pounds. F. W. Dittbach and family are now domiciled in the Smythe house on Main St. opposite the Enterprise office. Miss. Clara Churchill, formerly of this place, was united in marriage to Mr. Denning, at Boulder Valley, Montana, on the 20th inst. Mrs. Denning carries with her to her new home the best wishes and regard of her many friends here. Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Benham are gladdened by the arrival of their little daughter from California. They have not seen her for six years. She is now eight years old, and came all the way from the Golden State alone, Meeting her father at Verndale Wednesday. Isaac Fleenor and Katie Paupst were united in matrimony by Rev. Wm. Denley at Shell City, Sunday afternoon. WADENA Last Monday W. H. Bement sold his dray business to L. Steinbach, and was intending to go to Iowa to reside, but having received a letter from his wife, saying that she wanted to come back, he bought it back Saturday for a bonus of $25.00 cash. WANTED: the person who stole my dog skin coat in Wadena last Thursday. A large reward is offered for his capture John Glass, Hubbard. December 4, 1885. LOCAL LIFE Born: Nov. 28th to Mr. and Mrs Henry Cobb, a son. GOLDEN WEDDING On Thursday, Nov. 19, 1885, relatives of Mr. Louis Delzene and wife assembled at their home in Auburn Twp. Fayette Co., Iowa, to assist them in observing the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. The bride and groom of the occasion are the parents of four children with families, embracing three grandchildren, all of whom were present except one grandchild. After enjoying a social family reunion, a sumptuous repast was served and the following presents bestowed. Set of silver knives and forks. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Delzene, Park Rapids, Minn. Silver caster, Myrtle Haskins, Springfield, Iowa. Set of silver table spoons, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Fitch, Master Fay and Louis Delzene, Park Rapids, Minn. Sofa pillow tidy, Mrs. Laura Redfield, St Paul, Nebraska. $50.00 in gold. Mr. B. Delzene,Warwick, Kansas. Eight day clock, Pair of towels, Half Doz napkins, Pair of slippers, Hood. Miss Alma Delzene, Park Rapids, Minn. The Hubbard Mill Disaster. The citizens of this place were surprised Tuesday morning by the return of the mail stage from Hubbard and the report that it was unable to cross there, owing to the washing out of the dam and the high water resulting. It seems that the new mill at Hubbard had been in operation for the first time Monday, grinding out feed. About eight o'clock in the evening parties living at Hubbard going down to the mill discovered that water from the lake had broken thro' the dam close to the left bank on which the mill sat. Nothing could stay its progress it had gained such headway and so rapidly did the work of destruction proceed that in a very brief period a large portion of the dam was torn away, the mill was swept from its foundation and with its contents was swept into the stream below. Those who visited the scene of the disaster next morning say it was the most complete ruin of mill property they ever knew. Nothing in sight but a small portion of the roof,--the balance of building and machinery strewn along underneath the waves or buried in the sand. The mill, located at the outlet of Long Lake, was a finely built three-story structure, and had just been furnished with a complete outfit of new and improved machinery. Its capacity was 100 barrels of flour a day and altogether it was the best mill yet erected on these prairies. The total value of the property destroyed is not less than $10,000 and may reach $12,000. The mill has been in the process of erection for some months and the property was owned by the Long Lake Milling Company. The news of this disaster as it spread over the Prairies elicited universal sympathy for Messrs. Delany, Steele and Replogle in their sudden misfortune. Just about to see the reward of months of toil and expense they find in a moment the investment swept away from them. Seldom do men suffer do men suffer a sharper loss than this. The Enterprise but voices a unanimous expression of sorrow and regret that men who have been so willing to meet the crying need of the country, in such worthy business investment should meet with such a reverse. The people of Hubbard, whose especial pride in the mill naturally was, must feel the blow keenly. They have aided the enterprise from its inception. But the heaviest losers, aside from the mill owners, are the farmers of this entire section. Owing to the rebuilding of Rice's mill no flour is being ground at this place, this winter. During the fall, grain has been converted into flour only by a trip to Verndale and it was a general sigh of relief when it was known that the Hubbard mill would soon be running. Now, again, the only recourse for some months at least, is a haul of a hundred miles or more to get flour. A long way to mill. The disaster at Hubbard is a heavy blow to the entire Shell Prairies and all are sharers in the deplorable event. What will be done by the Milling Co., we have not yet ascertained. But it is to be hoped that the gentlemen may see their way clear to rebuild and reinaugurate their business under happier auspices. Dec. 11, 1885. W. E. Kindred's Large Farm. Wm. E. Kindred, of Verndale, has one of the finest and largest in northern Minnesota. It is located near Shell City in this county, and comprises about 2000 acres. There were 500 acres in crop this year: wheat, 260 acres; oats, 135; rye, 47; barley, 21; other crops, 37. M. V. Foote is foreman. There are four men employed constantly on the farm, and during harvest and threshing twenty-two. Number of horses, twelve. Preparations are being made to deliver the crop at this station for shipment, and four teams will be employed for this purpose, there being about 13000 bushels of grain: wheat, 5200; oats, 7080: Rye, 800; and barley,667. Next year Mr. K. will crop over 700 acres, all of which is under the plow. He has broken 130 acres this year, and has added to his farm 320 acres, 130 of which is under cultivation. Two machines were employed in cutting the grain, and the threshing was done with a new steam thresher, belonging on the farm. All the hands have been fully paid, except one, whose money is now awaiting him. The losses have been considerable this season, including one team worth $500 and an expensive delay occasioned by the defective working of the thresher; but the company made the necessary repairs, and when completed they were satisfactory. Mr. K. is just beginning to stock his farm, and has at present, three cows and eighty-seven hogs. In addition to this farm, Mr. K. is operating a large brick yard near Motley. He deserves great credit for his enterprise, which we would like to see imitated by others. Verndale Journal. FROM LONG LAKE A good deal of the machinery of the Long Lake mill has been recovered. Mr. Delaney thinks that it will take three thousand dollars to make it as good as it was. The disaster was a great loss to the company and also to the community. Every one feels it. They are going to commence work again soon to rebuild it. Miss Delzene is giving good satisfaction as teacher in our school. LOCAL LIFE. Born: Friday,December 18th to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Turnbull, a daughter; weight 10 pounds. December 25, 1885. LOCAL LIFE. Pursuant to call, quite a number of old soldiers gathered together at the post office last Saturday to confer together regarding the establishment of a Post of the Grand Army of the Republic. The general sentiment was in favor of such an organization, and there are enough pledged to its maintenance, so that its being brought about soon, is already assured. Born: Dec. 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs, John Martz, a son. Born: Dec. 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell a son. Born: Dec. 19th, to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, of Third Prairie, a son. Christmas Weddings. Christmas time has ever been a time when "hearts that beat as one" were united by the holiest of vows, and Christmas eve, 1885 was no exception to the rule. We have the pleasure of recording three such happy events in this issue. Here at Park Rapids, Captain Huntsinger's residence was full of marriage glee. At 2 o'clock p. m. Captain and Mrs. Huntsinger gave their youngest daughter, Alice, in marriage to Edward M. Horton, of Hubbard; Rev. Wm. Denley, of that place, officiated. The young couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents, among them the following: Siver cake basket, Mrs. J. S. Huntsinger; set siver knives and forks, Mrs. Fred Steinmetz; basket of artificial flowers, Mrs. Josie Near; clock, Mr. F. D. Horton; wash bowl and pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. A. Rima. At six o'clock a second marriage took place under the same roof, Rev. Wm. Denley officiating. The parties were Mr. Thomas Todd and Miss Fannie Curo. Mr. and Mrs. Todd at once went to the home of the bride's parents at Fourteen mile Creek. The residence of Peter Sartain, six miles west, was also the scene of marriage festivities. Yesterday afternoon S. S. McKinley, Esq., Justice of the Peace, performed the marriage ceremony whereby Mr. Frank Linnell and Miss Mary Sartain were made husband and wife. Here again presents from numerous friends were received. The young folks were all widely known on the Shell Prairies, and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for their future mutual happiness. HUBBARD. F. L. Allen has a new boarder. A young lady of the usual weight. Married: at Hubbard, Dec. 15th, by Rev. Wm. Denley, Mr. Elbert Rutherford and Miss Hettie Bement. May much joy attend them. Reynolds & Company, successors to Manter in business as general dealers, are having a large trade.