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THE DEACON . IS ASTRAY Giddy Glamour of Gay Be- midji Too Much For Deacon qu. WIFE FINDS HIM DOING STUNTS _WITH_ANOTHER. Lavishes Silk Umbrella = On Husband and Drives Him Home to Drink. A handsome and elaborately dressed young gentleman, the husband of a lady of the heroic brunette type, and altogether a [t hale follow well met, who has been enjoying o several week’s summer outing in Bemidjiand in- cidentally living up to the legends of the leafy month of Junc will have good cause toremember his “visit to Bmmdn This morning his wife who arrived from a near-by city to join him inhis pleasuring after several hours diligent Search located him in his evening clothes in a down town wine room going the gait that makes no noise bt is generally conceded to be suffi- (mn]y swift even for this sec- tion of the country. There was a scene too hot to print, a bat- tered silk hat, and a general meek and lowly appearance on the part of the pastoral looking young man and the committee on credentials’ in the Unitarian church of which he is a member in his home city will probably decide at its next meeting that he is not entitled to a seat in its conclaves if the story ever leaks out. ‘ The developments foregoing transpired early this morning while the good people of the city slept and the parties to the affair are not well known here, but are said to be quite prominent in a city not a thousand miles from id The incident is being ssed today and it is generally eded that. the wronged wife did about the right "hmw when she whipped her husband with her umbrella and made him head a humble proces- sion to their hotel apartments, The whole affair comes as a very great surprise to those in this city whoare acquainted with the pair, but it has been known for some: time that the gentle- man in question was fond of liv- ing a Bohemian life and has spent’ money with a layish hand in seeing the sights about the city ever since his arrival. Gannon to Get Bonds. Attorney Charles Scrutchin - the Winnipeg country and has went to Cass Lalke this afternoon to secure sureties for the bond of Matt Gannon, the Spooner man, accused of selling liguor without a license. the sum of $500. The bond will be perfected tomorrow and Gan- non will be released to appear be- fore t.he uext «rnnd ]\]l . To “Tom' the Town. Stetson’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, one of the biggest productions of Harriet Beecher Stowe drama on the road in ti cction with a solo band and concert or- chestra is booked for appearance at the City opera house early in July. T ompary is now in just returned froma “Tomming”’ tour of Lhc Klondy]\o PRINCESS Grocery Co. M. E. CARSON, Manager. SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY: ONIONS - LETTUCE STRAWBERRIES RADISHES CUCUMBERS Cordon Sheriff Wis., who is rfor rabbery witt-nodonbt b and a shariff’s posse-with-a- pack of nine blood-hpunds have gone (-hm‘l_:o of a logging train work- Friends of Ganuon in |, Cass Lake will be his sureties in | AP’ RE SURE of State Militia Draw Around John Smith in Wis- consin Swamp. John Smith, the murderer of Harris, of Jau Clai wted in this ¢ i the hands of the officers of-the law by tonight: A" ¢ompany of state wilitia has himsurrounded -inca swamp_ near . Trempleau, Wis., Smith it is before hé in to bring him out. believed will suicide will submit tocapture. ~ Conductor Injured. Conductor Wm. Bickford, in ing between the Turtle River || lhoist and the Brainerd mills was quite severely injured last night. In jumping from a flag car to the ground he sprained his ankle. | He was brought to. this city on the engine about 9:30 and at. tended by Dr. Morrison:— This morning - he was taken—to-his home at Brainerd and will be laid up for some fime. Ditch Finished. _John Jinkinson has finished his contract for constructing the Grass Lake ditech. The ditch is two and one-half miles long and drains about a-thousand acres of luable meadowland. The drain- ag into Grant creek. TItis one of the first ditches built by the county and will be a big thing for the farmers of that vicinity. The estimators will go oyer the ground in a few days and report on the contract. Plans at the Court House. The plans for the two new state ditches to be constructed in Beltrami county are now at the county auditor’s office and are being looked over by the various contractors who will bid for the work. The stipulations are very rigid and ‘a number of gentlemen who were figuring on biddingare uncertain yet whether they will take the chance or not. Work will probably be begun in the near Iu(nm on lmth lh;. llny Crop Farmers from the country sur- rounding Bemidji state that the hay crop this year will be the largest in vears. The season has been very favorable and the grass has attained a good growth. The hay harvest will Ixtgm next week and will be general by the lattey| part of the week. A number of farmers plan to puc up hay on an extensive scale this year. It is always - mi table at a good figure in Bumflp White and Black Wed. At the Bon Ton restaurant at Crookston yesterday afternoon tooic place the wedding of a white man:and a colored woman. - This is the first case of the kind in and it attracted much The bride, Mrs. Vir- s apure Afric owns the hotel. Thomas Dehney the bridegroom, has been a 1osi- dent of the city for years, and is well known. Jens \\’lll Farm. - Jens-Hanson, who-opened-the first saloon in the city of Bemidiji en or eight yes ago and has nce had his ups and downs, will retive from ve business and intends to remove to the country and engage in farming. The Pioneer saloon has been disposed of to : Nilson, of Eargo, who talkc rge I'riday of thl\ wm‘]‘ A aestaurant -will be conducted in connection, Big Duluths Fast. The Big Duluth who will play baseball with the home team in thi y next Sunday are one of the ostamatuer organizations in the state this The team is made up of the best available howe talentin Duluth. The home teani il be strengthened Tor the game. :(i 3¢ J Weddmg Groups : : Souvenirs Yo Studio, Pront. - Proprietor. ..Summer School.. Beginning June 6, We will give instruetions in all common school branches from 2d grade up during the summer months for 50 cents per week. Con“a) s(‘ommorclal College, Box 08 Sixth Street, between | spending northern camped near Pine point on Lake sent to the Democrat ¢ while still fishing and fight that lasted for tact and skill on the part of Mr Phelps to land it. natur noon. ing in the fantastic dress of the country from all directions noon and soon the bard was as- sembled. eral selections were including the time-honored yet the band the hand by Uncle Josh “hi DT T T T A BIG BOY- Wisconsin Newspaper Man Gets Big - Muskallonge In Lake Bemidji. J. D: Phelps, 4 newspaper man from Madison, Wis.,, who is umimer vacation in nnesote--ahe- Bemidji; vesterday caught one ol the most handsome sp(,(.um.m of muskallonge which has ¢ been taken from the lakes in this The big fellow tips the >s at over thirty pounds and vill be mounted in Bemidji and ttice of the Madison a sort of trophy for It was caught made a nearly an 1our and required the greatest Mr. Phelps ly very proud of his prize and says he-doesn’t think there is-any place in the world -where the fishing is as good asin Be- midji. Banner Rube Bunch. During the season that is j closing Bemidji has been visited by several excellent bands, but the Joshua Simpkins band.in the city today is without a question one of the best that has vi her Josh was in town with an old ever ted the city. - The band ilded the glad tidings that fashioned Rube parade at high Musicians began appear- about Every man’ was a musician. The instrumentation of two cornets, two altos, trom- bones, drums and tuba was small but the band was a linger, ' Sev- rendered, popular “I\ontu(l\v Home” with variations and a dainty medley of popular airs. Bemidji audiences, usually umlomunstrzwivf‘, gave Then fol- e headed elf.” company carries fifteen people and its production of the popular pastoral tonight promises to be something worth seeing. Post Offers of Reward. Relatives of N, O. Dahl and (l.m‘rhtul, iss Aagot, have dur- t wnol( cansed to bo the postoffices and lowed the Rube tion of the country placs ounegg the offer of a reward of 250 for information that will lead to the location ol the missing pair, dead or alive. Abs 3 nothingnew has been devéloped in the case for the past two weeks. S ' - Purchased Mains. The water committee of the city. council had a meeting this morning and let the (mm.ut for ‘the purchase of mains for the proposed extensions to the new water plant. The material was bought through the agency of the Jerrard Plumbing Co. Only part of all the suppiies nec ) purchased at this time. The ma- terial necessary for the begin- ning of wo: t once was all that was ordered, The (-mm! Forl.s Colony The Grand Forks colony at Grand Forks bay is assuming its proper summer proportions. All the cottages are now occupied and several more are to be built. Many of the first families of the gate-city-of the-Flickertail-state are spending the summer-here. The colony is located at one of the most picturesque spots on Lake Bemidji and every member is en- joying the summer visit at the lake. Nearly all the families will remain until the city schools in Girand Forks open in September. Cuspidores, tank: punch bowls, and jardinieres, m: uine EoowetsaWetter only by A. I Winter, The Ex- clusive Jeweler. ds, steins, pedestals of the gen- IPreslieut tlowe at the Grilt Baby Pictures HAKKERUP ! Up-to-Date Work and 5 Prices Reasonable. Enlarg and Finishing Amatuers. g, Framing lor Hakkerup Studio 0 Two Doors East of City Drue Stor Princess Grocery Co Bemidii and Beltrami Avenues: .| days, sa; The | . —ware; sold- LOOK FOR | CONTESTS Land Seckers Visitin‘g North-| ern Section of State On Sharp Errands_.‘ PAYS THE CLAIN OWNER TO| BE_CAREFUL. Any Amount of Contests !legun Have Been Successful And Encourage Land Hungry. Herbert. McColley, a home- steader from the Big Fork coun- y who is in the city for a few ys that throughout all ern scetion of Lh(\ state the land hungry cruiser and prospective claim cont nt is a yery promincnt figure, and the claim owners in_the vicinity of the Big Fork are beginning to fecl his presence in several ways that are far from pleasant. Hundreds of people were dis- appointed at the Thief River sale but cruisers and land sharis of all sorts were in attendance and worked among the crowd of buyers who failed to get land as they wanted it. They were told how easy it was to contesta stone and timber claim or a homestead right and in many cases the cruise howed them long lists of lands that might be contested with full details in the way of in- formation. They will take them in and show them all land, place all information they have at their disposal and all for a very rea- sonable locaters fee. All this was not without its effectand the woods are litterally full of mosquitoe-bitten tender- feet, who are willing and anxious to begin a contest on almost any l*lnuud the nort) is no question but what there are any number of .A LUCKY CHANCE.. For Ladies who can wear Suits of the following sizes: An $18.00 Suit, in sizes 32-36 for $10.00 $25.00 Suit, in sizes 34-36 for . $12.50 These materialsare blue, brown and black _cheviot, fancy mixtures and manish suitings. smartly trimmed in combination silk and faney braids.. The numbers are limited so come early for the best choice. It is rarely you are offered such a great opportunity. Silk Shirt Waists enjoy great popularity. ing them in blue, brown, tan, black Taffeta; $2.50 up. Never before has such wonderful value-giving been attempted in the city. Every Garment worth more than twice the value. * We are show- pieces 01 hnd open to contest|steader and claim-owner appears McDonald For Chaperone. ‘| under the hnmostoad law but it to be to live rigidly up to the let- is also a fact that @ claim owner ter of the law and contests will |, who has done every thing he then be impossible. 'There will | should torcomply with thelaw is|be all sorts of contests sometimes beaten out of his claim fon claims in the Big Fork conn- after it has cost him—a consider- {try from prese able suni of money and labor toaccording say nothing of the time spent. 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