The Pierz Journal (Pierz, Morrison County, Minnesota), 1909-08-12

              THE
JOURNAL.
VOL. l.
PIERZ, MORRISON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AUGUST 1:2, 1909.
N O.S
THE MARKET
Changed every Thursday
Wheat, No. 1 Northern 1 08
,, 2 Northern   1 0(1
, , ,, 3 Northern 1 03
Flax	
Barley     65
Rye    i., ,     76
Oats     55
Hay     84 to ?5
Butter, Creamery    25
, ,      Dairy     17
Eggs      17
Flour, Best 3 50
, ,   Straight    3 40
New   Potatoes       CO
Wm. Brooker of
came to Pierz in
Wednesday.
Royaltun
his   auto
Joseph Priener and Michael
flicker were callers at the
JOURNAL office Wednesday.
They deposited $1 each for
the paper for the first year.
And. Fenn of Little Falls,
our county surveyor, passed
through Prerzon his wav home
from the town of Leigh,
where he has been At work
laying out eight miles of road
during the last week.
John N. Faust, Christ Lan-
ger and Herman Bentfeld departed for Morris Tuesday
rooming* where they will remain during the threshing
(season.
Henry Kraemer of Granite
departed for White RockS.D.
last Friday, were he will work
during the harvesting and
threshing season.
THE SPUR
PROPOSITION
Mrsi H. Terway of White
fcarthiMinn., who was present
at the funeral of Mrs.Terhaar
onSaturday, attended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Terhaar
thirty-five years ago and had
hot seen either of them since
that time.
FOR SALE—Second-hand
optn Buggy and Harness. Inquire of A. E. Reynolds.
Henry Kruscheck, who lives
about three miles northwest of
Pier« called in at theJOURNAL
ofiiceTuesday and subscribed
for the paper and incidentals
mentioned that he is the father
of two bouncing boys (twins)
that had arrived at his home
that same morning.
E.P.Schwab of Clear Lake,
Minn, arrived here Sunday
with an unusually fine bunch
of Montana horses Which he
is selling at reasonable
pi ices.
Hubert Kingen started for
Morris Tuesday morning. He
will go with team over land
and will work for Hoheisel &
Ricke threshing in the vicinity of Morris.
FARM FOR REM
The Schenk farm for   rent
in Sec. 14, township 41, range
29.    Inquire of J. H. Grell.
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Sunday August 8th, a jolly
bunch of Pier/, girls finding
Pierz too dead drove to Buck-
man, returning in the evening.
-They reported having had a
real good time.
Tuesday night August 10th
the residence of Frank Faust
wvis threatened with fire by
the explosion of a lamp in one
of the upstairs rooms, but the
lamp being thrown through
one of the windows was immediately extinguished by a
deluge of rain.
If you ar« figuring on buildng
come in and let us figure on your
lumber.
John Borgerding & Co.
Mrs. John H. Grell, who
underwent an operation at
Ro hester, Minn, a short time
ago, has returned home. The
operation was successful and
her health seems to be completely restored.
Jos. Blake, the merchant of
Lastrup, was in Pier/, last
Saturday.
The business men of Pierz
have undertaken to solve the
problem of gettinga spur from
the boo track to the village.
Some time ago the Soo company submitted a contract to
Charles Gravel and others,
wherein the company agrees
to put in and maintain a spur
provided that the other party
to the contract secures the
right of way, does thegrading
and furnishes ties.
the PierzCommercial Club
at a meeting heldJuly 29, t ok
the matter up and after discussing it fullv,decided unanimously that they were in favor of securing a spur to extend to the north end of town,
and a committee was appointed to obtain legal advice regarding the matter. This was
furnished by attorney Vernon
of Little Falls, who after coming to Pierz and obtaining
data and making a study ot
the conditions tendered the
following opinion:
1st. To secure bonds from the village
or township of Pierz to aid in the construction of a railroad spur from fhe Soo
road to Pierz it will bo necessary to incorporate a railroad company to construct such track.
2nd. Under chapter 10(1 r,f the lawsoT
1877 and acts amendatory theretOi the
village of Pierz or township of Pierz, or
both can issue bonds to the railroad company to aid in the construction of a line
of railroad through or to some point
within such village or township. The
amount of such bonds with the existing
indebtedness cannot exceed five percent
of the assessed valuation of such village
or township. To secure such aid the
railroad company must make the village
or township a definite proposition in writing, which must include an offer to exchange stock in such railroad company
at par for such bonds. A special election
must then be held on the proposition, as
provided by the act above mentioned.nnd
the bonds, if such proposition carries,
are thou issued by the proper authorities!
but cannot be delivered to the railroad
company until its line is completed.
In lieu of aid by bonds a village <>r
township may aid in tue construction of
such a railroad by subscribing to stock
of Ihe railroad company, such subscription to be paid in money in one or more
installments, not exceeding three years
from the date of the contract therefor,
and such township or village may levy a
tax to pay such intallmente.
3rd. The village can grant the railroad
company a franchise to use its sUetiio for
a rai/road track.
4th. Under section 2919; revised laws
of 1905 the authorities having ejntrol of
the road can agree with the railroad
company for its use for a line cf railway,
or such road can be condemned if its use
is necessary by a railroad company. The
road running through sections .17. 13 and
19, which you propose to use, is a township road and the agreement for the use
thereof would ha\e to be made with the
town board.
The granting of the use of the street or
road bv the proper authorities only gives
the railroad company the right to use the
public's interest therein, and the rights
of abutting property owners in such
street or road would have to be acquired
by condemnation or the railroad company would be liable for damages sustained by such abutting property owners
by reason of the additional servitude iui
posed upon such street or highway.
The cost of incorporating a railroad
company will be from 1125.00 to$150.00.
The agreement which the Soo railroad
company is wiiliog to make with Charles
Qravel could be "executed and then as
signed to a railroad company incorporated for the construction of such spur
track.
The commercial club met
again last Monday night and
after listening to the above report, decided to proceed with
the preliminary work of organizing a company and accordingly a committee was selected to solicit contributions
for this purpose. Ample funds
have already been subscribed
and the incorporation will be
effected as soon as possible.
Whether the project will
prove successful or not is, of-
Kourse, uncertain and will depend upon the attitude the
voters of the village assume
towards it. The enterprize is
certainly a laudable one and
deserves the support of every
one who is interested in the
upbuilding of the town* There
is reason to believe that little
or no opposition will develop
as the--e seems to be much
enthusiasm in favor of the
movement and the people generally understand that there
is much more involved in this
question besides the convenience and economy of hav.ng
freight transported to the village in car load lots. Those
who have given the matter
careful thought seem to be of
the opinion that, if we do not
get a spur and hold the business we have and also make it
possible for elevators to come
in and other industries to be
built up, the development of
the town is liable to be seriously impeded and its future
made more or less uncertain.
MATH. HENNEN
PASSES AWAY
Math. Hennen a brother of
our postmaster Nick Hennen,
died last Saturday in the City
hotel in Little Falls, Cause
of death was cancer. The deceased was born in Gillenbeu-
ren, near Cologne (Koeln) on
the Rhein, Germany, 59 years
ag-o. He came to this country
in 1852 with his parents. They
settled near Fond duLac,Wis.
Later thev moved to Spring
Hill, Stearns Co. Minn. The
deceased went to Melrrrse later, where he lived until death
called him. He leaves a widow
and two children* also two
brothers in Wisconsin, one in
P erz and one in Idaho, to
mourn his death. The remains
were taken to Melrose for interment.
As announced in last weeks
JOURNAL, the burial ceremonies of the late Mrs. Terhaar t
took place last Saturday. It
was one of the largest funeral
processions seen here for
years. The St. Joseph's
church was well filled with
those attending. Relativesand
friends in attendance from
other places were: Mrs.Mar-
greth Hurrh, sister of the de-
seased, her daughter Miss
Veronica Hurrri and her son
John Konen, of Fargo; Mrs.
Zimmermann, Mrs. Mamer of
New Trier, Mrs. Hotsch of
Buckman and Sister Adeline
O.S.B.of St Cloud, all daughters of the deseased, and Mr.
Mamer, son-in-law, all of New
Trier j Sister Loyola O.S.B.of
St. Cloud; Rev. J. B. Wilkes
• if Birch Lake; Rev.H.Wilkes
Richardson, N. D. Mrs. H.
Terway, ofWhiteEarth.Minn.
a sister of Mr,Terhaar; Mrs.
Ross her daughter; Mr. and
Mrs. P. J. Mueller, and Miss
Katherine Billstein, of Buck-
man.
Andrew Hemisch. a former
resident of Pierz, spent a few
days here list week visiting
with his many friends. Mr.
Hemisch is employed in the
American House in Little
Falls.
Jos. Bockhorni of St. Paul
was in the village last week
calling on his customers and
friends. He represents Welz-
Mangier & Co. of that city.
A number of young men from
Pierz took in the dance at
Onamia last Saturday evening.
Fred Erickson and Frank
Novak have been taking views
of Pierz and vicinity during
the past threa weeks. They
left for Bowlus Monday.
A party of young folks from
Little Falls paid Pierz a visit
Sunday last.
John Hoheisel went to Morris last Tuesday and H.Ricke,
his partner, followed him there
Thursday They will operate
their' threshing rig at that
place this fall.
STRAYEi)T^- Came to my
place, about five miles south
east of the village, on or about
June 1. 1909, two heifer calves,
one white and red, the other
light red in color. The owner
may have same by paying for
expense of their car-; and for
this notice.        Peter Theis.
WANTED. A trustworthy,
non - inquisitive person to
assist in guarding certain
manuscripts of great value.
Young ladies preferred. For
further particulars applv to
the young gentleman at Nelson's hardware store.
Nick Hennen ol Pierz, John
Hennen of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Jos. J. Hennen of St. Paul, P.
J. Gau, of Pierz and J. Breia-
bach, Lake George, Stearns
Co. were looking up some land
near Melrose when one of the
party discovered a finespring.
The whole party refreshed
themselves and many remarks
were made about the fine quality ot the drink, and it was
unanimously agreedthatPierz
has no such a (malt) spring.
Prof. J.Gans of LittleFalls
came to Pierz Monday morning to meetMrs. Chas Gravel,
her daughter Mrs. J.Gans and
daughter-in-law Mrs. Eugene
Gravel, who went to Onamia
last week to visit with relatives
and friends.
Anton Vosen of Madison,
Wis. is here visiting his relatives, the Virnig's and Vosen's. Mr. Vosen says that
since his last visit here, which
was five years ago, Pierz has
made very many improvements.
PLA TTE.
Aug. JO. — A fine party was held at
John timith'g home Sunday. The evening was spent playing games and many
other enjoyable ways. All had a merry
time. A midnight lunch was served and
the parties present, went home perfectly
satisfied. Tony Smith, the chief choice
cherry decorator, had charge of the dec
orating. We all thank John Smith and
wife for their kindness.
Ben Rytenner was in Pierz Mondav on
business, but on account of the party the
night before, our good neighbor was
obliged to go home sleeping on his rig.
Trie recent rain did our crops much
good, especially clover and potatoes.
John Lepinski started cutting his
wheat Monday.
Stanislaus Rozek and his son were in
Pierz Monday.
Misses Lepinski and Schubert were
out picking blue berries last Sunday
afternoon
Miss Annie Lepinski and her brother
Andrew visited at Pelowski's Saturday
evening, but were unlucky. They got
soaking wet on their way hume.
Joe fcjehubert visited at Mike Lepins-
ki's Monday afternoon.
Miss Bessie Ebertowski arrived home
from Superior, Wis. Thursdav.
John Ebertowski, .Martin Brisk and A.
Sypuewaki left for Larimore.N. Dak. last
Monday.
We were all surprised Sunday morning
to see four river pigs from the Mississippi
river coming into our neigborhood.
John Swaser is putting an old country
roof on his barn. It is certainly a fine
piece of work. The roof is being made
of rye straw. It is worth while for the
American people to view work that they
have not seen before.
A parry was held at C. Christens and
all had a most enjoyable time.
The clover crop is very promising in
his neighborhood.
SULLIVAN LAKE.
Aug. 8. — Edna Lonn is helping at J.
Tavlor's during the illness of Mrs.
Taylor.
Raymond Sims called at the lake last
Tuesday
Robt. Hoskins called at D. W. Srms's
Wednesday on business.
Ole Christian visited with his brother
Christ in Platte town over Sunday.
T. S. Look and wife and Miss Mazie
Look called at Evan Christianson's Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. L. P. Ford and daughter called at
C. E. Look's Sunday.
T. S. Look had a' sick horse Monday-
night.
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BEE
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John Borgerding & Co. always
keeps a complete supply of Lumber, Sash and Doors, Lime and
Cement.
Home Sweet Home
on the Farm
I have the nw J-i of swV4 and s; . ol
Bfc of nw?. See 29, T. 41, R. 30.
good improved land, 05 A. under plow.
15A. good meadow, good house and barn.
Two thousand six hundred dollars takes
it, one half cash and balance on easy
terms to suit ihe buyer, four and one
half miles northwest of Pierz. Call on
Ole Gjullin or Jos. 11. Grt
Everything in the line of lumber
can be  had at reasonable prices
at John Borgerding & Co's Lum
her Yard,
German State
Bank   of   Pierz
We Have Money to
Loan On Improved
Farms.    Cheapest
Rates.   Gall In and See
Us Before Placing
Your Loan Elsewhere.
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German State Bank
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