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————————————————————————————————— CLUB A GO Great satisfaction is expr that the matter has been cary thus far successfully and it is confidently believed that the new Business Men’s club will male itself felt in many ways for the good of the town. Enthusiastic Meeting Held at the Rooms of the Whist Club Last Evening. l.OOkl;}; Up Spriinfl‘ | A. T. Wheelock expects to visit CLUBOFFERSALLITS PROPERTY | (o 1o * - SEIeADaC 4“\]'”11(. FOR A BUSINESS MEN'S CLUB. next week and develop the White Rock springs in that vicinity, with a view to putting the water on the market. Analysis has been made and it is found to be superior to anything in this section. A plant will be put in with filters and the neces- sary apparatus and the water will soon be on sale in all the Committee Will Wait on the Business Men of the City at Once. The meeting of the Whist club last evening called to consider the matter of reorganizing along the lines of a business men’s club was attended by nedrly eve member of the club in the. and by a number of business men outside of the club member- ship. L. H. Bailey was made chair- man of the meeting and Fred Rhoda secretary, and a general discussion in which everybody took part was had as to the plan of turning the Whist club over mto an organization which should |¢ have business as well as social | aims. It was the unanimous towns in this section. BIG OFFER Wm. Sherwood Receives Offer of $10,000 for His Claim in Oregon. Among other people in this city who have claims in Oregon is 1erwood yesterday received ix-Mayor Steidl, of scity who is now in Oregon offering him $10,000 spot cash opinion of those present that a} for his claim upon \\'):1('!1 he successful business men’s 111117‘1“”““1 up a short time ago. might be evolved from the Whist| A local bank was authorized to cluband all agreed that the neces- | PAY the money at once in event sity for some such org: ization e saw fit to accept the offer. was urgent. | Mr. Sherwood is at a loss to ac- The Whist club offered to turn |count for theoffer as it is much over its club rooms and all iL,\"nmw than the land would be furnishings to the new L]UI) worth ordinarily, but beleives it should it o aanized, ~ The pro-| I probably that a valuable” mineral position was very favorably con- Ibed has been located on his pro- sidered and it was decided to ap-| | perty. He will make a trip to point committees to lay the mat- 0“‘“"“ t0 investigate in_person. ter before the business men of the city and to draw up a scheme | BADLY WARPED of organization. Mes; B H. Winter and W. L. Brooks werc, % 5 e POORS WEEC) ¢ ookston Journal Trifles With the Trath to Bemidji's Detriment. appointed to canvass the matter with the business men and R.| W. Hitchcock and K. S. Arnold| to draw up a constitution and I))wi laws. It was also decided to make the name of the new or-| This ganization the “Business Men’s|Journal contain Club of Bemidji,” concerning the wide openess of ships will be solicited for the| Bemidji which the Journal regular initiation fee of ¥5 paid|been trying to establish with its by the mewbers of the Whist|characteristic success for some club. | time past. L H. Bailey is cred- The matter will probably be|ited with an interview that puts discussed at the mass meeting to | the city in a very bad light. Mr. be held next Monday night to) Jailey stuted this afternoon that consider the matter of installing the statements be had made to a sash and door factory i i midji and an invitation is e tended to all the business an Crookston another story morning’s and member- has fe had made a conservative tatement of the local situation professional men of the city and land the Journal had done the to the citizens gentrally to meet! rest. Undoubtly the Journal at the club rooms next Thursday | can find a lot of things nearer evening to discuss the whole| home that will be more interest- Noveltle fo ” Eat We have received an exclusive line of Easter Novelties which is the most complete ever shown in Bemidji ]‘,(Nel Bon Bon Boxes novelties. Easter Babies m the of a child. Rabbits, Cats, Carts, Barrows, ete. Others too numerous to mention. These novelties are made in Germany and are the new- est thing in Easter Goods. Our showing is an exclusive one B for Bemidji. ln @ mmplgtc ]lllk, of elegant art Jasket—A thing to ravish the heart Decoratlons for Easter Table Easter Cards and Decoration Novelties for the Baster Dinner Table, THEY'RE ALL THE RAGE. E. A. Baurker. s *szm lt Don’t Cost Any More And in the end it don’t cost as much to have your work done at the Reed Studio o there will make arrangements to -| the paper had been badly warped. | = GETS VERDICT Gordon in Sum of $775 This Afternoon. MINOR CIVIL MATTERS UP FOR CONSIDERATION TODAY. Case of Burns vs. Sennes Ex- pected to Come On This Afternoon. The jury in the case of Anna Johnson vs. Anton Gordon re- turned a verdict at 3 o’clock this afternoon for the plaintiff in the sum of $775. Gordon was sued having written a letter to the school board of District No. 79, in which the ability and char- acter of the young ]ud)‘r W assailed, The case occupied the attention of the court during all of yesterday and a part of this morning. The prosecution was conducted by Attorney Campbell and Mr. Gordon assisted by Attorney Gibbons defended himself.: He made an address to the jury on his own behalf divectly after the evidence was all in this morning. Myr. Campbell also addressed the jury at some length, A verdict is expected this afternoon. The next case taken up for trial was the case of Hercules Burke vs, F. X. Dufour an action involving a dispute over wages. County Attorney Loud is appear- ing for the plaintiff and Henry [Funkley of Blackduck for the de- fendant. Next on the calender comes the ease of Joseph Burns vs. Albert Sennes an action for malicious prosecution growing of days when Joseph Burns was a resident of Nymore. GRAND JURY ADJOURNS. The grand jury completed its labors yester fternoon and ed. Yesterday afternoon the jury visited the county poor farm and made a thorough t of the prem The county jail was dlmlmpocted and the court house, Sheriff Buailey and Superintendent Sprague were complimented for their efficiency and the jury pa a unanimous resolution thanking County Attorney Loud [()1' c()U}'t(et)lls treatment during the strenuo has been dis ing to its readers than its stories of Bemidji’s wide openess and less annoying to the people of this city who are privileged to read its effusions. COMING T() TOWN Central Rccrui(fng Station to Be Removed From Duluth to Bemidji. The central station of the U. S. recruiting service' of this dis- {trict which has been maintained for some time past at Duluth will be removed to Bemidji in the near future. With the office | will come Licutenant Mason and | his staff. The move will make | the recruiting stations at Brain- erd, Doluth, Grand Rapids, Hib- Fargo and Grand Forks ATy (u this city. BUYS PROPERTY Third Street Property of Eliza- beth Clifford Purchased by J. P. Duncalf. Duncalf yesterday com dcal for the Elizabeth fiord property on Third ed by the Buckley 1 . Duncalf will us for some busine ill probably o loon. In the event 'lmL he decides to do this the | place will be one of the best ;(-quipnml in-this city and-will-be conducted by Mr. Duncalf in WRITE US IN REGARD T0 : Free Scholarships CONWAY'S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE Box 744, 108 Sixth Street, between Bemidjt and Beltrami Avenues. Jury Finds Against Anton| on a charge of libel constituted in i MISS JOHNSON| _|ceed in restoring domes | city in each Navy Beans, per pound only Rolled Oats 8 pounds for Corn Meal, per pound only Baking Soda 6 pounds for 40¢ and 50¢ ATTEMPT SNEAK More Trouble Being Experienced With Chinamen Near Baudette. A resident of Baudette who was in town yesterday related an interesting chapter in the con- tinued story of an attempt of the Chinamen to gain entrance into the United States by making a sneal across the Canadian bound- ary. This particular pig tail was apprehended last Tuesday, hav- ing crossed Rainy River. He was apprehended by Marshall Tufs, who searched him, and tinding no permit on him decided he was contraband goods. The matter has beeu turned over to Immigation Agent Swmith, who will investigate the case and Mr. Chink will probably be de- ported. HAD BUSY NIGHT Last Night Banner Night of Year for Family Jars in Bemidii. Whether St. Patrick’s day was responsible or not is not yet cer- tain but there was some influence on foot last night which made it the banner night of the year for family rows. The police were summoned to Mill Park shortly after 9 o’clock to quell a quarrel and had two more similar calls before midnight. No casualties resulted and the officer: Hiring for Drl\e A local employment office has orders for men for the Kennedy drive in the Cowell Brook coun’ try. The men will be given em- ployment at the camps until the drive is started. It is to be handled down the Big Fork River to Fort Francis and will consist of about ten million feet. Wait for the Easter milliinery opening of the Berman Empor ium, when all the latest creations in head wear will be shown. el il . Worth Looking At. 3emidji business houses in their window displays rival the A'lot of Evaporated Peaches, until closed out per pound only Several brands of Chewing Tobacco, worth a pound, T until sold per pound . MMA&M& 78 3% 2 B B 3B 2le 2B B 3o . W e B . B 2B B 3 o 2. 3 B 3 o 3B 3ox W B 3P 2B o 3B B 3B o P B B 3B B . 52 3B B M. OF THE e 3¢ 25¢ Ie 25¢ 25¢ YOUNGS’ GROCERY Commences Tomorrow, Friday. The entire stock must be closed out at once. Below we quote a few prices: . 25¢ 10e 15¢ . 10e Cream of Wheat Breakfast Food 2 for Vitos, Shredded Wheat Biscuits per package only X-Cel-O and Egg-O-Sce 2 packages for - Oval Brand fancy grade lum(nxw\, (,()m, Peas, Beans, etc., per can e Fancy Preserved Strawberries, Blucherries, Raspberries, etc., 2 cans for Columbia Cream 3 cans for The bulk of the stock was only slightly damag{;d by smoke, which has damaged the goods only in appearance. good taste, artistic effect and| completeness of the big stores of ! Among fll(,' other success far larger cities, noteworthy displays of the week is that of the Berman Emporium. The two large show windows o the store are marvels of beauty masked at 1 o’clock. Supper was | Lela Solberg. Score Another Success. ‘urm.\l mnk bmldnm excellent The Liquor Dealers scored an-imusic was furnished by the with their mas- Bumld_u Orchestra and a neat ' querade ball last night. About|suwn was netted by the |sm(,m,y flve couple were in at- association. The first prize for £l | tendances and a very m\]nvdl)l«\l.uhf‘s was awarded to Mrs. R. I. ime resulted. The dancers un-; Milier and the secoud to Miss Andrew Maack in delicate shades and tdst"—'fm‘sm\cdby the Ladies of the Enter-| won the first prize for gentlemen arrangements. | priseecircle at the old First Na-| zde H. Arnold the second. Solely con- trolling for Bemidiji, Stein-Bloch and B. Kup- penheimer Co.’s Fine Clothing. It is our pleas ive, complete Most ' extensive showing of SPRING HATS recent styles to befound. Superb showing of } he Gordon Warranted $3 Hats Money Always Cheerfully Ghe Clothiers Refunded. mvmwwwvm e b b ure to display the mosi attract- and interesting collection of sa G F exclusive styles, ster-- ling worth, at and $4 The very zenith of hat values, 25 fashionable shapes, equal to any $5 hat anywhere, perfect pure fur hats, in soft or stiff; wear or a new one free. . B. Stetson’s amous Hats, new and $4.50. vvvvvvvvvvvvv WO NV OO W VOR OW OW OROgE tisfaction guaranteed to WWWWVWVWVW TheNew English Brown Hats, soft or stiff, superb colorings; nothing of merit is lacking on exelu- sive showing of spring brown hats at $2.50. i