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ENTERPRISE 1890
January 3, 1890, 
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Jarvis Howard sold nearly 13000 pounds of venison during the season of 
1889.
Mr. Henry Thompson was up from Verndale Wednesday, to see his son Clement. 
Mr. T. helped to fit out the first party that came on the Shell Prairies 
in 1878 from Verndale, and this is the first time he has visited Second 
Prairie. He is much pleased with the substantial improvements made here.
 
January 10, 1890
MARRIED.
Maltby-Carter:--Merrick Maltby, and Miss Susie Carter, Wednesday, Jan. 8th, 
1890, by Rev. Wm. Carter. Friends and relatives witnessed the wedding 
ceremony, and several valuable prsents were received. The young couple is 
widely known in this community and many friend join the Enterprise in 
wishing them a happy and prosperous wedded life.
 
January 17, 1890.
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A. W. Page of Riceville, Iowa, arrived here Tuesday evening. He will make 
his home with the Enterprise family and assist in the mechanical work of 
this office.
 
January 24, 1890.
January 31, 1890.
February 7, 1890.
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A little child of John Claflin's, of Hubbard, died Tuesday of pneumonia 
superinduced by La Grippe. 
The funeral took place Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Hamilton.
L. W. Bills has been indicted by the grand Jury of Becker Co., as we 
understand, on a charge of swindling, preferred by some Finlanders of 
Runeberg. He went to Detroit yesterday in company with deputy sheriff 
Linnell.
 
February 14, 1890.
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Mr. Fritz Meinke and family have the sympathy of the community in the 
death of their little six year old daughter, which occurred Wednesday. 
The funeral took place yesterday. The child's death resulted from scarlet 
fever. Two other members of the family are sick with the same disease.
 
February 21, 1890.
February 28, 1890.
March 7, 1890.
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Mr. and Mrs. Albert Churchill's thirteen month old baby boy died Monday. 
The funeral was held Tuesday at, this place, Rev. Conard conducting the 
services.
 
MARRIED.
At the residence of the bride's parents in Hubbard on Feb. 23rd, by S. P. 
Todd, Mr. Leon S. O'Brien and Miss Samantha Hendrickson, both of Hubbard 
Co.
 
March 14, 1890.
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The foundation for the new court house has been placed in position, bids 
for furnishing lumber have been called for, and the work promises to be 
pushed forward to completion as fast as the weather will permit.
 
March 21, 1890.
March 28, 1890.
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Miss Jessie Carson, who drives the stage from Osage to Park Rapids is one 
of the faithful workers. For some years now Miss Carson has driven twenty 
miles three times a week without failing to make the trip. In summer's 
heat and mid-winter's storms, indifferent to a thermometer ranging from 
-40 degrees to 100 degrees above zero, in seed time and harvest she has 
kept to her work. If Susan B. Anthony or Mrs. Livermore could have seen 
her going over her usual route in the blinding storm of Tuesday, one of 
the worst wind storms that ever struck the prairies, they would have 
another argument to disprove the assertion often made that women can not 
do successfully what is classed as "man's work."
 
April 4, 1890.
April 11, 1890.
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Lark Petrie smiles at the arrival of an eleven pound boy at his home
yesterday.
The court house has assumed shape rapidly the past few days. The roof is 
going on today.
The much talked of county seat petition was filed by E. M. Horton with the 
county auditor Tuesday.
John Rue is the proud father of a bright eyed little daughter born Sunday 
last. Mother and child doing well. 
 
HUBBARD
The Methodists of this place are about to build a fine church.
 
NOTICE.
TO THE LEGAL VOTERS OF THE COUNTY OF HUBBARD,MINNESOTA 
Notice is hereby given that a petition is now on file in my office, signed 
by the legal voters of said county to the number of two hundred and forty
seven (247,) praying that the county seat be changed to Hubbard, Hubbard 
county, Minnesota, and that a special meeting of the board of county 
commissioners of said county will be held at the auditor's office in Park 
Rapids, Minnesota on the 20th day of April 1890, to consider and determine 
as to the genuineness of the signatures to said petition, and as to the 
number of legal voters of said county whose genuine signatures were 
attached thereto within sixty (60) days preceeding the filing of said 
petition and affidavits in the office of said county auditor, at which
time and place any legal voter in the county may appear in person or by 
counsel and be heard respecting the matter so committed to the 
determination of said board. 
Given under my hand this 9th day of April A. D. 1890.
{ Seal } F. A. Vanderpoel,
County Auditor.
 
April 18, 1890.
April 25, 1890.
May 2, 1890.
Last Tuesday J. B. Ingram got the worse for liquor and went into Adams' 
temperance saloon where he threw some pool chips in J. W. Jay's face. Jay 
ordered him to quit and upon his persisting, struck him and ended by 
putting him out of doors. Not satisfied yet Jim then went to the courthouse 
and after sending Will King part way through the window and striking out 
at others he was taken in tow by constable Wilcox and led away. In the 
general melee he received a very much bruised and ugly looking face.

Presiding Elder J. B. Hingley in the Methodist Herald thus speaks of his 
last visit to the Shell Prairies and the state of the work up here:
"On Tuesday morning we started for Hubbard. The road is the worst in the 
district, and Bro. Pickard was an expert driver. He missed only a few of 
the stumps but as he returned by the same road he doubtless has left his 
impression on all. We reached Hubbard before supper and preached there at 
night. Our church affairs are in fine condition. The subscription for the 
new church, to be built after Plan 19 A, has met with a liberal reception.
Work will begin at once.
The financial condition of our church in Park Rapids has also greatly 
improved and there is some light. All this reflects great credit on the 
zeal and industry of pastor Pickard. The Quarterly Conference was held at 
Park Rapids after the preaching service.
 
May 16, 1890.
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Mr. Clement Thompson and Miss Allie Hawkins were married at this place 
Tuesday by Rev. Wm. Carter.
 
May 23, 1890. 
 
Married
Bement-Campton 
Bement-Campton:--Married by Rev. W.J. Conard at his residence in Park 
Rapids, Sunday, May 18th, Alfred Bement to Miss Anna Campton. Both of First 
Prairie.
 
May 30, 1890.
June 6, 1890.
June 13,1890.
That a railroad is to be built between here and Park Rapids seems to be a 
fixed fact and furthermore, it is believed the line will be constructed 
this summer. 
On Thursday afternoon Col. Wm Crooks and Mr. Hill, of St Paul arrived in 
the city, and they were met here by F. C. Rice, of Park Rapids, who is much 
interested in the construction of a road to his town. In conversation with 
Mr. Crooks it is learned that a syndicate has been organized for the 
purpose of constructing the Wadena & Park Rapids railroad; that the 
surveyors now out will verify the survey made last fall by A. M. Darling, 
and if the road can be built within a reasonable amount of money the 
construction of the same will begin immediately. It is given out that 
negotiations for the right of way will be made as soon as the surveyors 
have handed in their report to the syndicate, Mr. Crooks said that it is 
to remain a secret for the present. It was reported on the street that a 
railroad bridge is being built across the Leaf River, but such is not the 
case. A footbridge is being built across the river for the convenience of 
the workmen--only this and nothing more. But, there is every reason to 
believe that the whistle of the iron horse will be heard in the north woods 
before another summer comes and goes.
 
Wadena Pioneer.
June 20, 1890.
June 27, 1890.
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A new voter at F. W. Rossmans. Can't vote on the bond question as he came 
to town Wednesday night but will be ready to cast a ballot for a good 
Republican in the year 1911.
A special meeting of Straigt River township to determine if they should 
bond to support the railroad.
July 5, 1890. 
 
July 4, 1890.
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Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Mandigo welcomed a little daughter into their home 
last Sunday.
.... OSAGE. (From the Becker Co. Blade.)
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We understand Mr. A. A. Farr and Miss Ella Cole are to be married today. 
The Blade joins with their many friends in wishing a long life and 
unbounded happiness.
 
July 11,1890.
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Hubbard has, by the census returns, 1412 people.
Frank Crandall has received news of the death of his sister, Mrs, George A. 
Adams, at Brainerd July 3rd.
. Mr. and Mrs. Geo.D. Adams have a young son who celebrated the "fourth" 
with them.
 
MARRIED.
Morgan--Ramsey. Married by Rev. W. J. Conard at his residence in Park 
Rapids July 4th, 1890. Francis B. Morgan to Miss Allie Ramsey, both of 
Hubbard.
 
Two to One
Straight River Twp. in its vote for bonds in aid of the Wadena & Park 
Rapids R. R. made a good record, 21 votes in favor, 14 against. Wadena 
and all the townships in that county, save one, gave good majorities 
in favor of extending aid.
 
Moved to New Quarters.
The county officers have removed their office appurtenances to the rooms 
in the new court house. The Register of Deeds is assigned to the north-west 
room. The auditor occupies the room opposite on the south. The treasurer 
the room directly back of the auditor's, while Col. Horton and Judge Wilcox 
mutually share the north-east room. When the rooms are finished and 
furnished the officials of Hubbard County will have ample and handy 
business quarters. The county of Hubbard can congratulate itself in 
obtaining, free of all expense, such a well fitted building through the 
generosity of the citizens of Todd township.
 
Green Valley. (From Becker Co. Blade.)
The latest arrival in the vicinity is another boy at Mr. E. A. Ferry,s. 
Weight 10 pounds.
 
July 18, 1890.
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Mr. and Mrs. Treat welcomed a little daughter to their home Monday.
O. D. Keyes and brother Robert were over from First Prairie on Monday. They 
report crops looking very promising in their locality. 
Fred Steinmetz was in town Monday preparing for a cruise of three weeks in 
the woods north. Fred has just made a sale of eighty acres of his First 
Prairie property.
 
DIED>
Amidon--at his home near Shell City, Minnesota, Sunday; July 13th, Mr. 
Allidon Amidon, aged 78 years.
Mr. Amidon was born in Essex county, New York,Sept. 4th, 1811. After 
living in Wadena County some years, most of the time in Verndale, he 
removed to his farm on First Prairie a few years ago, where he has since 
lived. He has been ill for several months and at times suffered greatly. 
Early in life Mr. Amidon made a public profession of his faith in Christ. 
Up to the time of his death he trusted in his Savior and like Paul, looked 
forward with joy to the time when he should receive the crown of life at 
the last. He was of good courage, and willing rather to be absent from the 
body and be at home from the Lord. His wife and children are bereft of a 
husband and father and they, with his many friends mourn for him, but not 
as those who have no hope. The funeral services were held at the house 
Monday afternoon by the Rev. Conard, The remains were taken to Verndale 
for internment.
 
July 25,1890.
MARRIED.
At the residence of John Budde July 20th by S. P. Todd, Julius Senske of 
Luce, Ottertail Co. to Miss Edlena Sitz of Hubbard.
 
August 1, 1890.
August 8, 1890.
August 15, 1890.
The funeral of Cyrus E. Bullock is held today. Rev. Wm. Carter conducts the 
services.
 
OSAGE. ( from the Becker Co. Blade.)
On Monday last the sad intelligence came in of the sudden death of our 
worthy townsman, C. E. Bullock by being thrown off a load of hay while 
coming home from the field. He fell on his head and shoulders, breaking 
his neck and some of his ribs, killing him instantly. Mr. Bullock is an 
old settler in this part of the country and was highly respected by all.
 
August 22, 1890.
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Mr. and Mrs. Alex Denning rejoice at the birth of a daughter born Wednesday 
the 20th.
 
Died.
Mead.--At Oregon City, Oregon, on Monday Aug. 11th, Mrs. L.K. wife of C. W. 
Mead. 
Lorena Kidd Mead was born in Wisconsin in 1863 and at the time of her 
death was nearly 27 years old. She came to the Shell Prairies with her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Kidd, in the summer of 1882. In February 1887 
she married Mr. Charles W. Mead. Last autumn she went west with her 
husband and located in Oregon City, Oregon where she died. A year ago 
they lost their little baby boy, and from that time Mrs, Mead's health, 
never robust began to fail. ---------------------- 
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MARRIED.
Rice-Rima.-- Mr. Leonard Rice and Miss Cora Rima, at their residence on 
Straight river, Saturday, August 16th, Rev. J. W. Clevinger officiating. 
As young people of the village both of the contracting parties are widely 
known. Here they have grown up to manhood and womanhood. As son and 
daughter of leading citizens they are favorably esteemed, and their friends 
and neighbors wish them much happiness and prosperity in their journey of 
life, as Mr. and Mrs. Rice.
 
August 29, 1890.
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The report came from Wadena last night that the contracts for grading of 
the Park Rapids & Wadena R. R. have been let to Foley Bros., and 250 men 
begin work at Wadena today and a large contingent next week.
 
DIED.
Baker.-- At the home of his uncle, James Denning,in Omaha, Nebraska, 
Tuesday, August 19th,1890, Luverne Lester Baker, aged twenty-one years; 
son of F.E. and Sarah Baker of Park Rapids.
 
September 5, 1890.
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Mr. and Mrs Chris Blaufus have a little daughter a week old tomorrow.
 
September 12, 1890.
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Peter Turnbull was married at his old home in Canada recently.
A bright farmer lad came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Plummer last 
Sunday. Weight, ten pounds. 
 
MARRIED
Waterman-Wilkins.--By Rev.W. J. Conard at his home in Park Rapids, Sunday, 
September 7th, 1890. Byron L. Waterman and Miss Emma Wilkins, both of 
Hubbard, Minn.
 
September 19, 1890. 
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Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Bills, married Sept. 10, will be at home to their friends 
after Nov. 1st at Hubbard.
 
MARRIED
Phipps-Blunt. By Rev. W. W. Pickard at his home in Hubbard, Monday, 
September 15, 1890. Walter C. Phipps and Armina M. Blunt, both of Park 
Rapids.
 
September 26, 1890.
MARRIED.
Estabrook-Merry.--George K. Estabrook and Miss Olive A. Merry of Hubbard 
Co. by Wm. Carter at the residence.
 
October 3, 1890.
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Joseph Blood has gone to Leech Lake to be gone for several days. He will 
assist Jarve (Jarvis? -SA)  Howard in opening out his new and large line 
of merchandise at that place.
 
MARRIED.
Peters-Campton.--At the residence of S. P. Todd, September 28th, 1890, by 
Rev. W. J. Conard, John Peters and Miss Lillie Campton, both of Hubbard.
 
October 10, 1890.
October 17, 1890.
October 24, 1890.
October 31, 1890.
MARRIED.
Groff-Rued.--At the residence of T. M. Gillis Oct. 29, 1890 by Rev. W. M. 
Pickard, John F. Groff and Lena Rued, Both of Hubbard.
 
November 7, 1890.
The marriage of Geo W. Rutherford to Miss Florence Cushion occurred on 
Tuesday morning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hamlin, Rev Thomas 
Billings performing the ceremony. Mr. Rutherford is a prominent young 
farmer in Hubbard county and the bride a popular young lady, well known 
throughout this county, she having taught school in many of the districts. 
The Pioneer extends its congratulations to the newly married couple.
 
Wadena Pioneer.
November 14, 1890.
Married.
Purdy-Woodbury.--By Justice F. E. Baker, at his residence, Nov. 10th, 1890.
Mr. Alvin W. Purdy and Miss Cora Belle Woodbury, both of Becker county.
 
November 21, 1890.
The parents of Rev. W. M. Pickard have arrived from Canada and are stopping 
a few days with their son at Hubbard. They have rented and will soon 
occupy a portion of G. H. Rice's former residence.
 
November 28, 1890.
Died.
True--At his son’s home on First Prairie, Henry True, Nov. 23rd, 1890, 
aged 83 yrs. The funeral was held Monday Rev W. E. Hopkins conducting the 
services.The deceased, Henry True was born in Chatham, Massachusetts in 
1807. In 1814 went to South Solon, Maine, to live with his grandparents, 
and at the age of thirteen went to sea where he spent twenty years as a 
sailor. In 1830 he was married to Melinda Peasley and nine children 
blessed their union, A. A. True being the youngest living. In 1845 he 
removed his family to Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, where he lived 18 
years, thence removing to Chickasaw Co., Iowa, where he resided until 
1881, when he came with his son's family to Hubbard county, Minn., where 
he has since lived. He was for many years a member of the M. E. church, 
being Sabbath school Supt. for 14 years. His disease was paralysis. For 
five years he has been confined to his room, unable to walk without 
crutches. During that time he bore his affliction patiently, longing to 
be at rest. He said the way seemed bright. He leaves three sons and two 
daughters besides a large family of grand children and great grand children 
to mourn his loss.
 
December 5, 1890.
Home made bread, buns, muffins and pastry for sale at Mrs. James Pickard's.
Andrew E. Pickard, brother of Rev. W. E. Pickard has sustained a severe 
loss in the death of his pet pigeon, which he brought from Canada. It had 
traveled hundreds of miles, going about from place to place in Canada, and 
was a great pet wherever it went. After traveling so many hundreds of 
miles to get here it met its death by the cruelty of Mr. Vanderwater's 
wicked little spaniel dog on Dec. 3rd and is greatly missed by the family.
 
December 12, 1890.
BURIED IN A WELL.
Last Wednesday, Gustav Hiller, living about nine miles north-east of this 
place, in Elbow Lake township went into an old well forty feet deep to take 
out the curbing which was in it, for the purpose of placing it in a new 
well which he was to dig. After he had been at work a short time removing 
the material a portion of the curbing further up fell in and over him. His 
wife, who was helping him, was not able to do anything alone. Neighbors a 
mile or more distant were summoned and others sent to who came with all 
possible speed. The man's groans could be heard for several hours, but 
with no windlass or other material needed, handy by, little progress 
toward his rescue was made, and tho' the workers did what they could, as 
the hours advanced, more dirt fell in over the buried man and the darkness 
of night found a discouraging outlook. Again all day yesterday the work 
went on, and last evening as twilight came, at a depth of about thirty 
feet, the head and shoulders of the man were dug out. He was dead--life 
having evidently fled hours before. Today the remains will be taken care 
of and arrangements for the funeral made. It is one of the saddest 
accidents that the Enterprise has had to record and has cast a shadow over 
the entire community.
Gustav Hiller was born in Prussia in the year 1858. He came to this 
country eleven years ago and located on section eleven , in Elbow lake 
township two years ago. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his 
loss.
 
December 18, 1890. (Missing Issue.) 
 
December 26, 1890.
On Wednesday a little daughter took up its abode with Mr. and Mrs. Walter 
Nuss. The little shaveress is enjoying the Christmas season.
 
MARRIED.
Richards-Downer. Mr. Burton Richards and Miss Effie Downer of Shell City, 
by F. E. Baker, J. P. Monday, Dec. 22nd, at Headwaters Hotel, Park Rapids.
 
THIS IS VENISON. 
Jarve Howard came in from Pine Point. in the southeastern corner of the 
White Earth reservation, last Saturday, with twenty-five saddles of 
venison. They were bought by Everett Davis and shipped at once to St. 
Paul. On Monday Mr. Davis received one hundred saddles, the greater 
portion also coming from Pine Point, where he, together with Albert Hoyle, 
are running a trading post. The great deer runways of the Itasca region 
is tributary to that place.
 
Detroit Record.
 
End of 1890