Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 17, 1904, Page 4

RESIGNATION IS TENDERED Popular Principal of City Schools Will Not Teach Next Year. _HAS BEEN CONNECTED WITH " CITY SCHOOLS THREE YEARS: Resignation Will Be Acted on at Next Meeting of School Board. Prof, H. L. Edmunds, who for} the past two years has hconi superintendent of the schools has tendered his res nation to the board of cducation and will not teach school in Be- midji next year. The ne of Mr. resignation will be a surprise to his friends. During the three years that hehas been connected with the ecity schools he has| made an excellent record, The schools bf the city have been a problem. The facilities of the | district at times have been cramped, and the superintend- ! ent’s position was not always an enviable one. Mr. Edmunds proved himself equal to all emer gencies, however, and has beel an exceptionally capable super- i intendent, thoroughly interested | in his work and has given lis| best effort to the district at] Lirge. Mr. Edmunds is credit as one of the foremost and most progressive educators in this section of the state and his | work has been entirely satisfac- tory here. Some time ago he made the decision that he would | 1ot teach next year and his 1+ nation is presented to the board at this time so that 1t may ]1.1\0 ample time to select a capable| SUCCESSOr. Mr. Edmunds’ plans for the| future are not yet decided, but he will probably not leave Bemidji. He has hosts of friends here w Im will wish him success in any- thing he may deswe to under- take. -Hisresigna at the next session of the board city entitled to] fdmunds’ I} | ments. other.”” of 100 to 78. onwill be accepted | PACE TOO SWIFT The Daily Distress Drops Out of the Local Newspaper Situation Bemidji’s second daily news- paper went out of business last mght after an eventful and di appointing three week’s caree { Phe: disposition of -the- elaborate editorial and reportorial force is not yet effected but will no doubt be adjusted in a few duays. The ‘Iwu\ y editorial man it is under- Istood has accepted a position | bark marking logs for anew saw- mill in the Big Fork countr, y, the dramatic critic will go to the Daily Astonisher, Paralyzer and | liluminator, published at Siloam | Springs, Arka the malkeup will go to the Lillibridge bakery at Minneapolis and the various | humorists, understudies and ignment men will be taken care {of on Puck, Life, Trath, Der ‘l‘lu-"r'ndo Blatter and the hot tun.zlu stands- on Wn\hm"t(m treet in Chicago. The file: ave been <’.uu1\1lly preserve i will be forwarded to Murat Hd] stead’s school of Journalism, where they will be placed on ex- | hibition with the horrible ex- lamples in the surgical depart- “Now let us love one an- BLAIR WON OUT 'One Armed Billiardist Wins Ont in Handicap Class of Elite " Tournament. F. G. Blair, finished last of his eries of games in the local bil- ard tournament. Mr: Blair de- eated W. W. Browne by a score The game was one | of the best of the tournament and | was watched with a very great |deal of interest. Mr. Blair | handicapped Mr. Browne ten points. The standing of the first clas: the tournament at pre- sent is as follows: Won. Lost. Loud . | Browne. i Brooks . George [\.hoda. J.CAMPS ROBBED f | Overcoat and . Two Guns Stolen From Anderson’s Wood Camp | This Morning. ? GORDON ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT Case Against Anton Gordon For Libel Occupies At- tention of Court. MRS. GABLE WINS THE CASE BROUGHT BY PLUMBING €0. Grand Jury Inspects Poor Farm This Afternoon and Will Be Through Tomorrow. The case of John H. Johnson, guardian of Anna Johnson, ys. Anton Gordon is occupying the attention of the district court this afternoon and is attracting a very great-deal of attention: The action makes Mr. Gordon the de- fendant on a charge of libel. Evidence in the matter- was taixen this forenoon and the greater part of this afternoon. Miss Anna Johnson, who is vir- tually the plaintiff, was a 00l teacher in district 79 and Gordon is purported to have written a letter to the school board, in which her ability was attacked and charges of a damaging nature made. Mr. Gordon is repre- sented by Attorney Campbell, and Attorney John Gibbons is appearing for the plaintiff. The jury this morning re- turned a verdict for the defend- ant in the case of the Jerrard Plumbing Co. vs. Mrs. Jennie J. Gable. The action was a pro- ceeding in replevin and has been in litigation for some time. The case will be lppL‘IllLd to the su- preme court. The Grand Jury. The grand jury has so far re- turned eight true bills. It is ex- pected to tinish its labors tomor- row. This afternoon the jury in charge of Foreman Geil drove to the county poor farm, where the buildings were inspected. The m»unt} jail and court house will also be inspected before it ad- journs, The indictments re- turned up to date are against Thomas McGuire for robbery in the second degree. has offered to plead guilty to robbery in the third degree and this arrangement will be accepted by the county attorney, against Joseph DeChene for Jarceny com- mitted at Tenstrike, Edward Leonard, for malicicus assault who has entered a plea of not guilty, W. C. Jones for assault in the second degree, who has McGuire | == A lot of Evaporated Peaches, until closed out per l\nunt] only Navy Beans, per pound only 5 Rolled Oats 8 pounds for Corn Meal, per pound only Baking Soda 6 pmlmh for Several brands of Chewing Tobacco, worth 40¢ and 50¢ a pound, until sold per pound . « FIRE SALE OF THE YOUNGS’' GROCERY Commences Tomorrow, Friday. The entire stock must be closed out at once. Below we quote a few prices: e 3¢ 25¢ Ie 25¢ 25¢ Cream of Wheat Breakfast Food 2 for . ol S 25¢ 10¢ 15¢ Oval Brand fancy grade Tomatoes, Corn, Peas, lOc Beans, ete., per can . 25¢ Vitos, Shredded Wheat Biscuits per package only : X-Cel-0 and Egg-O-See 2 packages for - Fancy Preserved Strawberries, Blnohemu, Raspberries, cte., 2 cans for Columbia Cream 3-caus for The bulk of the stock was only slightly damaged by smoke, which has damaged the goods only in appearance. TALK 1T UP Whist Club to Consider Reorgan: izing as a Business Men's Club Tonight. about the trip. a very interesting manner. impressions are not altogether Mr, favorable, south To the capitalist the offers Marlkhanr Markham. describes the south and the nn-‘villo, Mr. Markham’s stock ofisockin the city of Jacksonville, tural conditions there existing in hosiery needed replenishing, and jand he went away somewhat as he has always worn the woolen ' chagrined. Most of the people article, he went out to make the go barefooted down that way, purchases. many advantages|young lady at the hosiery counter {lation amount of clothing neces- and some rare opportunities, bunlm a shy and diffident manner, }smy even in the \untm time is it is no place for a man who andinformed her what'he wanted. not more than enough to wipe a His | While at J'1(,k>om”ud!n tlmt lhuc wasn’t a woo]en He approached (:hL Mr. Markham says,and the regu- and every member this morning wears woolen socks, says Mr.|He was more than surprised tc pair of specks. aid him a compliment for effi-| . § = Eienc aten ]” Tiain ,] | Snealk theives this morning vas llatterimg to say | g & 10 S0 g ntered the bunk house at Ander- the least. wood camp about three The matter of o also pleaded not gailty and whose attorneys gave notice of a motion | for continuance and against Wm. | Wilson and Henry Spcm house, Vist 5. Steng-|S The regular weekly meeting of the W hl:l club will be held Llns —— - <e\enma at the club rooms in the A AN A A AR AR AN AN 2 s Swedback block. e e i i M Every member of the club is fson’s successor will be taken up as| socn as possible. The 1;(;\11;011 is a hard one to fill and the board will proceed leisurely in the mat- ter and be sure of its man before ! any definite selection is made. miles from this city and stole a | fur overcoat, a 44 Winchester| rifle and a 32 caliber Iver {son revolver. The theft was {immediately reported to the local i police authorities and is being | m\'ebtw.ltcd this afternoon. Novelties for Easter We have received an exclus which is the most complete ever shown in Bemidiji Easter Eggs—In the cutest a Easter Logs—Something original and fetching. Easter Bon Bon Boxes—In a novelties. Easter Babies m the Basket—A thing to ravish the heart of a child. Rabbits, Cats, Carts, Barrows, etc. Others too numer These novelties are made est thing in ter Goods. for Bemidji. Decoratlons for Easter Table Easter Cards and Decoration Novelties for Lln Easter THEY’RL AL E. A. Barker. Our showing iveline ol’ Easter Novelties nd most novel designs. complete line of elegant art ous to mention. in Germany and arc the new- s an exclusive one [)lnum Table. L ’I‘HE RAGE. B TR TR O 5 to have yonr work done at the f‘ past two years B | ployed at the Great Northern by | position and leaves in a fl| time for Mich selecting his| ™, S T Vew = ar-| John-| ¥ Lot Resolutions. Whereas, it hath pleased Al mighty God in His Infinite Wis dom to call to himself Brother James Doran, D; H. C. R. of St. Philips_Court, No..12094,C.-O. B, of Bemidji, Minnesota: Now therefore be it resolved, by the Brothers of St. Plnilips Court, No. 1294, C. O. I",, thatin the death of Brother Doran, this Court has suffered an irvéparable loss, Bemidji has lost a good citi- zen, and his bereaved family a Iind and loving ‘husband and [ father, To the Divine protection of Hnu who noteth even the spar- tall, ‘and who doeth “‘all well” we commend the sorrowing widow and children. May He in His goodness and mercy heal their sorrowing hearts, and make plain the way for that glorious resurection and reunion Over There. where there will be no more parting and no more tears; Resolved further that these resolutions be entered in the minutes of our Court, and that a copy beengrossed and presented to the family of oar deccased Brother. Dated, 1904, SVSGERS P. C.R. % G R; To Mand;,c Big Hotel. Alex Brinkman, who for the has been em- March 15 H. Miles, has resigned his short an City, Indiana, urged to be present as the mat- er of reorganizing the club along the lines of a buame%s club will be taken up for al discussion. In fact this the sole purpose of the meet- ing this evening. The members of the club have | nearly all been approached in the matter and are unanimous in thinking that some such plan of reorganization could be pub throuvh to-the great advantage of the club and of the city. A rousing meeting is hoped for this eveuing. where he will take charge of a large hotel business for his father. Mr. Brinkman has many Bemidji friends who will extend best wishes for success in his new venture. OPENS TODAY J. P. Young's Grocery Store Opened To Public This Morning. The grocery store of J. P. \om\a, which has been closed since the recent Malzahan block fire was opened to the public this morning, the insurance ad- justers-having reached a settle- ment yesterday ‘afternoon. The loss w: ettled at a $1,000. = A big fire sale will be inaugurated at once and the store will close out all its lines to make room for a new stock and admit of noces- sary repairs to the building, at a sacrifice. He Couldn’t Buy Socks. Ever since his return from the south, Hon, J. M. Markhiam has been kept busy telling his friends WRITE US IN REGARD TO Free Scholarships CONWAY'S COMMER CIAL COLLEGE Box 744, 108 Sixth Street, between Bemidji and Beltrami Avenues. We Are Daily making sittings for people who have been elsewhere for photographs:and have been disappointed both in aua and price. Step i and see what we can do for you. ndio is on the ground floor, two. orth of the City Boat housc. on e front. for bustness, VM. J. MORSE, Lakeside Photographer. Mfim.fim“ W e B o B B mfimnmnnmmmn}nam Solely con- trolling for Bemidiji, Stein-Bloch and B. Kup- penheimer Co’s Fine Clothing. Always Cheerfully Refunded. 2104, Gphe Clothiers Most extensive showing of SPRING HATS It is our pleasure to display the most attract- ive, complete and interesting collection of he Gordon Warranted $3 Hats $5 ling worth, at fur hats, in soft or stiff; satisfaction guaranteed to wear or a new one free..... J. B. Stetson’s Famous Hats,new and E E E recent styles to befound. Superb showing of E E E E E exclusive styles, ster- E | $4 i $4.50, The very zenith of hat values, 25 fashionable shapes, equal to any} hat anywhere, perfect pure $3; The New English Brown Hats, soft 0r stiff, superb colorings; nothing of merit is lacking on exelu- sive showing of sprmg brown hats at $2.50. 3