Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 1, 1905, Page 4

~ ROBBERY AT GUTHRIE| Two Masked Men Hold Up Postmaster and Another —Get Big Haul. SECURE $75 IN CASH AND AR- TICLES IN JEWELRY. Robbers Compel Victims to Take Waik Up Railway Track at Points of Revolvers. (Written for vesterday, but witheld from publication by request of the authorittes.[ One of the boldest and most successful robberies in the his tory of northern Minnesota oc- curred last night about 10 o’clock at Guthrie, a station on the M. & 1.13 miles south of Bemidji, when two masked men held up the post- master, . R. Harzberg, a1d his companion. R. T. Walker, rifled the money drawer of the post office, securing about $10 in cash ‘took about $65 in cash from the pockets of the two victims and their gold watches and other small articles of jewelry, besides securing a Winchester rifle and an amount of ammunition and two pairs of shoes, ending the rebbery in a highly sensational escape, in which the victims figured as prisoners and were compelled to walk up the railway track toward Bemidji for a dis of ten miles, at the points of two revolvers, after which they were ordered to turn around and make their way back to Guthrie in the shortest possible time.’ .Herzberg is postmaster and proprietor of a general merchan- dise store at Guthrie, the post- office being located in the rear end of the merzantile establish- ment. He was standing in the front end of the store talking to Walker when the two masked Town Threatens to De- stroy Entire Village. WHOLE MALE POPULATION FIGHTING THE FLAMES. Cedar Yards Have Caught Twice —If Wind Changes the Town Will Be Swept. A forest fire that threatens to destroy the entire village of Blackduck is raging en the out- skirts of that town and a slight variation of the wind to the north will surely fan the flames to the village and the whole town will be destroyed. At present the fire is atthe north edge of the village on the east sideof the railroad track, where 1t has raged during the entire afternoon. The wind is from the northwest and if it changes slightly to the north nothing short of a miracle can save the village from being swept by the flames, The whole male population of Blackduck is out attempting to arrest the progress of the fire, and all the fire apparatus is on the scene of the blaze. The cedar yards of the Chicago Lumber & Coal company and the Throndson & Knutsen company, containing about 200,000 cedar poles, have caught fire several times but the fiames have been extinguished before any damage was done. As yetno call for assistance has been received by the Bemidji fire department, but it is prob- able that a call will be sent in at; any moment. men entered, drew their guns and demanded them to hold up their hands. Both men readily complied and one of the robbers held them at bay while the other ‘went to the postoffice drawer and took what money there was, af- terwards returning to Herzberg and Walker, whosa clothes were gone through thoroughly, with the result that the robbers secured in all about $75 in money besides their gold watches. The hold up artists afterwards ordered Herzberg and Walker to walk out of the store. The order was complied with, and the two men were driven to the railway track. A ten mile walk up the track ensued, Herzberg and Walker being compelled to walk the entire distance at the points of revolvers held by the robbers, who after reaching a point about three miles east of Bemidji told their prisoners tohalt and or- dered them to turn around and make the best possible time back to Guthrie, emphasizing the or- der with a coupla of pistol shots. They then coolly sat down upon the track and watched their vie- FOREST FIRE IN GRANT VALLEY Bemidji People Go Out to Fight Blaze That Threat- ens to Destroy Property. Word was received in the city last night of a forest fire thatis raging in the town of of Grant Valley about four miles west of Bemidji. The blaze is said to have originated from the burn- ing of a brush pile and the high wind yesterday fanned the flames, which spread to adjoin- ing timber. The buildings and timber of Miss Jessie Pender- gastis said to be threatened, and a party headed by Judge Pendergast left the city this morning for the scene of the blaze and will attempt to arrest the progress of the flames. Resolutions. WHEREAS death has remoyed from our midst, Oscar Houske, tims take the back track, after- wards disappearing in the thick woods that border the track. One of the men is described as tall and well built, while the other is rather short and stocky. When the robbery occurred the latter wore a Prince Albert coat. No other description is given, ex- cept that the taller one had a smooth voice and was evidently the more expert at the business, taking everything [very cooley while committing the robbery. The smaller man evidenced symptoms of nervousness. Herzberg and Walker went back as far as Nary and attempt- ed to notify the authoritiesin Be- midji of the affair, but were un- able to do so because of the tele- phone and telegraph wires being out of commission. They ar- rived in the city this morning and told their story to the sheriff and police and a vigilant watchis being kept up for the arrival of men answering the descriptions given of the two robbers. Mill Wood for Sale. During the coming summer, Wes Wright will handle all the mill wood av the Crookston Lum- ber company, having secured that right from the mill manage- ment. Wood will be delivered for $2 per load. See Wes Wright, or call up Ehono No. 45 or the Crookston Lumber company. an old and honored member of our organization, therefore be it RESOLVED, that we, the mem- bers of "“the Bemidji Volunteer Fire Department, extend to his widow and family our sympathy on the occasion of their sad be- reavement, and be it further RESOLVED that these resolu- tions be spread on the records of our organization, and a copy sent | to the family of our late member, and also a copy furnished the local press for publication. E. H. CORNWALL C. CHRISTENSON Committee. Tan’s are ripe, See Straw’s display of high and low tan shoes. sus of 1906 Began Lahors This Mormng MANY QUESTIONS MUST BE PUT | MR. ESSLBRSAYS ASSMJL’I‘ WAS | BY EN UMERATORS : UNPROVOKED. Each Person Enumerated Must|Swears Out Warrant for Arrest of Give History of Himself and Danaher—Mr. Essler’s Condi- Parents. tion Serious. Today, being June 1, is theday | Another brutal atteck upon the upon which the census enumer- [ Person of a fellow man was made ators for the state census of 1905 | this morning at Tenstrike by A. begin the work of taking the|W. Danaher, chairman of the population of Minnesota. Bach|board of county commissioners person enumerated must answer |0f Beltrami county, and as a re- all questions put to him by the|sult J. F. Essler, agent in Bemid- enumerator, and by the time|Jl for the Minneapolis Brewing that his name is recorded on the [COmpany, isin a serious condi- enumerator’s sheet both the his- | tion and fears that his right jaw tory of himself and parents are known. Following are the ques- tions to be answerad: « Name of each person whose place of abode -on June 1, 1905, was in this family. (Includeevery person living on June 1, 1905, Omit children born since June 1, 1905.) Street or avenue, or number of rural free delivery. Number of street or avenue. Sex. Age. (At last birthday.) Color. (White, black, Japanese, Chinese or Indian.) Place of birth, 2 Place of birth of father and mother. Period of residence in state.| Period of residence in en- umerative district. Regular occupation. Army service (soldier or sailor) and in what war. FARMER’S SKULL : IS CRUSHED Farmer Residing in Eastern Polk is Killed iu a Run- away Accident. Hans Hanson, a farmer and auctioneer, very well known in Polk county, living about two miles from McIntosh, was yes- terday hauling a load of wood on his place, when something be- came disarranged about the harness on the horses, and he walked out on the pole. One of the horses became frightened and pushed him off. When he went down the horses kicked him and ran away. The wagon passed over his head, crushing his skull. Hanson’s hired man, who was a few rods away, hastened to his assistance, but found him dead. The accident occured about 6 o’clock yester. day afternoon. Caught Big Pike. Perhaps. the largest wall eyed pike taken from Lake Bemidji during the present fishing sea son was caught this morning by Mrs. C. S. Royce of Malvern, Iowa, who is the guest of her brother, T. Maloy. weighed eight and one-half pounds and is 26 inches in length. Mrs. Royce will have the fish mounted by Taxidermist Buen-| ther. T0O0 LATE TO CLASSIFY. LOST—On the road between Be midji and Mississippi bridge, back pad breeching and hold back of single harness. Finder Their “it,” this season. return to M. & I. depot. EaAt A small invesimens i pai makes you a “*good neighbor” by makin But whet, you paint..-buy only “1’;:“;1“ one. MW reason why, int adds greatly (o the value and beaty of your and g A good neighbochood. Gaad PR s ou the beet iovesments od pays big recuens n improved vaiue. s 5 ] T capense. lbmlhededenh:ml ot from the -mixed paint can. it that is ready o mix with linaced o; o for gallon.s m‘m‘éfiq AN a0 e remac o ready or every good reason we ki g is one of bone has been broken, Mr. Essler sold Danaher beer for some time last winter. One bill of goods sold to Danaher was several cases of beer. Itis cus- tomary with brewing companies to gather up the empty cases af- ter the contents have been taken from them and give the castom- er credit for the amount due for the returnof the empty cases. Fred Wilson, the Tenstrike livery- man, does draying for the brew- ing company at Tenstrike and i gathering up the empty cases took a number from the Danahe) saloon.” Mr. Wilson claims the number of cases which he took from the Danaher saloon was three, and Danaher claims that the number was five. When Mr. Essler came down oa the M. & I. passenger this morning from Kelliher he stop ped off at Tenstrike,having somic business to transact with An- drew Gustafson, a customer. H¢ walked from the depot up to ward the Gustafson establish ment and while on the way he was hailed by Danaher, Mr Essler went back towhere Dana her was standing, when the lat tar asked him how many empty cases he had been given credit for. Mr. Essler replied that he had asked Wilson about the mat ter and that Wilson had saidthere was only three cases returned. “Thereupon,” says Mr. Essler, ‘“‘Danaher called me a lying——— —— — ——, and struck me in The fish| boys are the criminals. the jaw, knocking me to the side- walk. Igot up again and he struck me the second time, after- wards kicking me in the ribs. [ bad my handsin my pockets when the attack was made and was wholly unprepared for the assault. A number of men stand- ing around saw the whole trans- action and pulled Danaher off.” Mr. Essler came down from Tenstrike to Bemidji on . the freight this afternooa and swore out ‘a warrant for the arrest of Danaher. - His face shaws marks where he has been assaulted and he was unable to eat his dinner today and fears that his right jaw bone has been broken. SNEAK THIEF TAKES WATCH dohn Doran Loses Valuable Timepiece While Working —Boys Suspected. While doing plumbing work at one of the cottages on America avenue ownéd by Mrs. Jennie Ward, John Doran lost a watch and chain as the result of a visit of a sneak thief. Mr. Doran took off his coat and vestand laid them on a wheelbarrow in the yard and entered the ‘house. He re turned to where his clothes were lying to find his watch and chain |’ gone. 1If is suspected that smflll Elks to Meet at Duluth. ~ On account of tle meeting of the Elks at Duluth, June 8 and &, the Great” Northern will sell tickets to Duluth and return at one and ane-thi d fares for, the: £ certificate plan. |- | These nkets will be generally the "5/)3' Bazaar Store ) come to our store. We have just = (auze Cheffan To get your money’ s worth, you will certainly have to Jasuine Batiste received another shipment of the very ‘latest styles of Mid-Summer Wash goods. All of the latest Weaves and patterns. Nub Organdi Marquise and Arnold Silks These are only a few of our large assortment. The de- designs and weaves are dainty and most decided patterns. To | money on these . Up To Date Goods | | get the correct idea of these goods you must seethem. A visit to our store will soon convince you that we can save you | M || | | _| | _| | |_{ ¢ || o | Organd u | _| _| | | | | ) _| ' | _| | _| |_| x0se BAZAAR STORE JE O O D 1 R O O R O k| < COMPANY ORGANIZED Articles of Incorporation of Bemidji Handle Company Prepared. BROOKS, SCHNEIDER AND BAG- LEY INCORPORATORS. Capital Steck of Company $20,000 Divided lato Shares of $100 Each. Articles of incorporation of the Bemidji Handle company haye been prepared by H. J. Loud, at torney for the company, and are now ready for publication. The general nature of the business is to be carried on by the corpora- tion'in the manufacture of hand- les for tools and implements, and manufacture of] ipn ents, TUBERCULOSIS The time of commencement of the company is June 15, 1905,and the corporation shall continue for 30 years from that date. The capital stock of the corporation| Maurice W. Valentine, aged 21 is $20,000, divided into shares of |died in Bemidji this morning at 8100 each, The principal place |10 o’clock of tuberculosis of the of business and headquarters of |Jyngs. The young man contracted the company in Bemidji. : the d The incorporators are: W. L. @ disease at Grand Forks last Brooks, aahior ol the Lumber'.wmter where he was a student men’s State bank; E A. Schnei- {of the North Dak ta state unive-r- der, of the firm of Schneider | sity. His condition became Bros.;and A. M. Bagley,proprie- | Iserious and he was brought . tor of Bagley’slivery and feed Bewidji about two menths | stable, “L 0 to breathe the pine and balsam |atmosphere. The remains were Took Girl to Minneapolis. {prepared for buarial and taken to Sheriff Bailey left this morn- the home of his parents in Fargo ing for Minneapolis in company‘chl; afternoon, the body being witn Vera Green, the victim of |escorted to the Great Northern cocaine and morphine that was idepol‘. by the local Masonic lodge brought down from Blackduck after a short funeral sermon at yesterday. The girlisina very:the residence of Geor. ge McCrea serious condition as a result oflon Lake Boulevard, wre.e the using the drugs and she will be|young man has resided in Be- turned over to the Minncapolis| midji. He leaves kis father and authorities for treatment, after‘mohh@r, Mr. and Mrs. C, N. which she will be restored to her | Valentine, and one sister, Mrs. McClane, who lives at Fargo, I O P O | ‘lllllllllllll Drew - The Largest Hanan Oxfords $5.00 $2. Hamilton-Brown Oxfords From $1.25 to $3.00 Lowest Price. Your Money Cheerfully Refunded. *E H Wmter (&Co. Selby Oxfords From 00 to $3.50 Line. The Best Quality. The Satisfaction Guaranteed or Bem:din. Mxnn