Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 22, 1906, Page 1

T e THE BEMIDJI MINNESOTA HISTORICAL ; SOCIETY. ‘ - VOLUME 4. NUMBER 158. BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 22, 1908. RUNAWAY GIRLS SEEK REFUGE IN BEMIDJI Threats of Reform School Drive Three| Turtle River Children From Home. HEAR COLE AND CLAPP TONIGHT. A. L. Cole, the next governor of Minnesota, and Senator Moses E. Clapp are in the city. They arrived on the 8:562 train from the east and were “shown the slnhts" by Chairman Olson and other members of the republican county committee. Shortly after the train deposited the distinguished visitors at the depot, they were escorted to the high school, where brief addresses were made to the students; and the. balance of the afternoon was spent in looking over the city and resting up for the evening’s speschmaking. The rally at the opera house, which is called to order at 8 o’clock; promises to bea most enthusiastic one. Within the last few days the interest in Mr. Cole and his candi- dacy has spread, until today Bemidji is a fairly loyal republican city. Ample accommodations have been made to care for the crowd, the hall will be warm and a pleasing program has been arranged. WALK EIGHT MILES THROUGH SNOW; SPEND NIGHT OUTDOORS tracks, and after stopping there for a short time, again started for Bemidji. When they reached the summer resort at Lavina, the two smaller girls were worn out and could walk no farther, so Threatened with being sent to they stopped for the night, and the state reform school, Lillie|after vainly searching for a Forkey, aged 15, Sadie Stone, | house, sat on a woodpile through aged 13, and Elnora Stone, aged |the lang hours until-daylight. 8, left their homes at Turtle| When the M. & I. train came River yesterday forenoon, walked | along they boarded the cars and to-Farley, thence to Lavina, and |came to Bemidji. after vainly searching for a house| Telephone messages were sent in which to sleep, spent the night | to Joseph Stone and wife and to on a woodpile, being chilled and | Wallace Forkey, at Turtle River, nearly frczen and suffering ter-|and it is expected that they will 3 ribly untd the M. & I. train|come to Bemidji tomorrow morn- brought them to this city thisling, when the matter of the morning. p-oper care of the children will Chief of Police Bailey received |be taken up and arrangements a message from Turtle River this | made for their schooling, etc. In 8 % = morning, requesting him to hold |the meantime, they are being|3$ his successor is apl?oln_ted and three girls, should they put inan | taken care of today at the home|9qualifies. Iil health is given as appearance at Bemidji. Hetook{of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Richardson’s reason for letting them as they got off the M. & I.|Reynolds. go of t:he poshma.stersh.lp, which train, and after they had rec is considered a good thing. ¢ —a e Frank H. Kratka, one time z:(:’fderf;gmw::f giteL::def a:h:;r TAX MUNEY Puum"s I“ l]" ma; l'(’:::‘of Thief rIaiwe; Falls, and ) THE GOUNTY TREASURER tained their story, and reasons Herb. Fuller are candidates for for leaving Turtle River. the appointment as postmaster, , T w The oldest girl, Lillie Forkey, fmd each has an extensive f(?llow g is the daughter of Wallace Property Owners Hustiing to Get|!"8: Fuller has a)argely-sngne.d = Forkay, s carpenter who lives at Money in Before Penalty petition "'_“d K““_k; h“_nlf’ bPe::' Turtle, and the two younger Attaches: Oct. 31. tion, re‘l‘ymg,?u influential back- girls are the children of Joseph ’ ing or “pull. i Stone, a well-known character Fuller was mail clerk on the who has formerly lived in Be- Great Northern, a year ago, run- - ning-fram” Grand- Forks to-Du- = month County 'I'reasurer-G. = o iy The girls stated that they bad| prench will {e busy callecfimg |10th, and madé his home in Be- been threatened at Turtle River ! midji, and is now clerk on the real estate taxes. s . . & with being sent to the reform! : Soo, running out of Thief River a As the law now is, the payment Falls. His Bemidji friends hope school and also with being ex-|of on e half the real estate tax be- < pelled from the public school; for | torq May 31 entitles the tax ha;will Jand-the/plum. what reason they claimed they| i & payer until October 31 to pay the did not know. Rather than take other half. the chance of being sent to the If no part s : of the ta. paid b state school, they decided to leave ! May 31pche whols txa ;sbeclomeys! the town and come to Bemidji. delinquent June 1 and a penalty The children said they were of ten per cent attaches, going to Sunday school and that| An additional five per cent tax, was the last seen of them until;is added the following January this morninz., They walked to to all unpaid taxes de]inqnent Farley, on the M. & L. railroad December 31. WINTER GOODS We are able to show you a stronger line than ever before. HERB FULLER IN A FIGHT FOR A POSTMASTERSHIP Police Caring for Youngsters Pending an Investigation of Their Case. Former Bemidji Resident Seeking the Government Job at Thief River Falls. There is a well-defined post office fight on at Thief River Falls, which will have interest for many people, in that Herb Fuller, well known here, is one of the candidates for the office. Last week, Ira C, Richardson, who has been postmaster of Thief River Falls for several years, resigned his position, the resignation to take effect as soon From new until the.end of .the Anclent Glass. In the Slade collection at the British museum in London the most ancient specimen of pure glass the date of ‘which can be approximately fixed is a small llon’s head, bearing the name of an Egyptian king of the eleventh dy- nasty. That Is to say, at a perlod which [ may be moderately placed at more than 2,000 years B. O. glass was made with a skill which shows that the art ‘was far from new.—London Telegraph. o SHEEP COATS , & MACKINAWS Any length you desire. Com- pare our prices with the other fellow’s and you will be con- vinced that our merchandise is what you want. RUBBERS Lumberman’s. star rubbers, men’s women’s and children’s overshoes and rubbers. The most complete stock. ~ The most reasonable prices. HEAVY WOOL PANTS We are showin WOOL SOCKS The biggest bargain in men’s a line from $2.00 to $3.50 that is very hard to beat. Remember ab- solute eatisfaction guaranteed or money cheerfully refunded. E. H. Winter & Co. Bemidji, Minn., Phone 30. 50c all wool socks. Try them. — |afternoon, | proceed leisurely BEMIDJI HIGH: LOSES TO “RAPIDS” IN STIFF GAME P Local Football Players Are Beat, 12 1o 0---Our Boys Did Not Expect to V!in. The Bemidji hlgh school foot- ball team met;with defeat at Grand Rapxds last Saturday when the eleven played a game with the ‘‘highs” ot the “Rapids.”’ = Score, Grand Rapids 12, Bemidji 0. The result wWas mot a. dis- appoiutment to’ fl'ge local players, but rather ‘an lnesutlve to re- newed efforts, as they expected to-be beaten ina: more decisive manner. The Grand Raplds team con- tains alarge number of veteran players, who have all been thoroughly coached in the new rules, which azre rather compli- cated, and which the Bemdji eleven has not; as yet mastered, and the “Rapxds" players out- weighed their opponents by at least teri pounds fo the man. The Bemidjiteam lined up as follows: - Lycan i ¢, Gould ' lg, Homdrom Ig, ! . Richardson (captzin) 1t, l}angerfield rt, Price le, Kr\tsd re, Branuon quarter, Getchellrh Collias: 1h, Peterson fullhgek substitutes, Dwyer and Myérlz Kimball bout!fiwoflh of Be- midji and Mr. Doran of Grand Rapids alternated as referee and umpire, and Prafessor Ritchie acted as timekeeper for Bemidji. The contest was straight foot- ball, bucking the line for . the most part, and~ very few. trick plays were attempted. Con- sidering the disparity in weight, the Bemidji line held well. ‘A fow -momenta —aftor bhor gamo had béen called Oollins ‘secured the ball and made a'-spectacular run of thirty-five yards, being tackled and thrown when but a few yards from the ‘Rapids” goal line. Qutside this one play, the Bemidji players were never dangerous, although they put up a plucky fight; . Park Rapids and Cass Lake ‘“highs” battled for supremacy at Park Rapids Saturday after- noon, and the ‘Lakers” were worsted, by a score of 25 to 0. The Park Rapids . team is con- sidered one of the strongest elevens in this part of the state, although they were decisively beaten by St. Cloud, recently. Park Rapids and Grand Rapids will play next Saturday and the contest should be a battle royal. BEMIDJI WOULD SHOW THE VISITORS A FINE EXHIBIT Effort Being Made to Secure Convinc- ing Array of Products for Legis- lative Party. The special train containing about thirty. twin city -jobbers and - commercial men, members of the legislature and influential men from the twin cities and the southern part of the state, will arrive in Big Falls tomorrow morning, at about 6 o’clock, com- ing direct from St. Paul.. : After the party has partaken of breakfast at the ¢ Falls” it will southward, visiting the towns along the ' line of the M. & L. as far as Bemidji, giving the distinguisked visitors an opportunity to inspect exhibits of agricultural products, samples of soil and other things that will greatly /interest them in the wonderful resources of northern Minnesota, the unde: veloped portion of which is rich in ‘possibilities The intention of theoriginators of the trip is to give these influ- y ential parties the opportunity. of ascertaining for themselves the’ “of reports that have uhs twin cities as’ HENRY BUENTHER DROWNS; FIIlE BOYS PLAN T0 A LAKE VERMILLION VICTIM{ TAKE UP BASKETBALL Local Taxidermist Perishes in Treacherous Waters of St. |Are to Organize a TuIn_lnd Secure Louis County Lake—Frank Johnson, Companion """","T:t'o"""' in Capsized Boat, Telegraphs News. : OPERA HOUSE WILL BE USED Henry Buenther, the local tax- ‘River Fails. leffect that it was Henry Bueunther {elation to those whovisited here that they have regaled their that the boat was capsized. There are seyeral islands in Lake Ver- million and the shore is greatly broken; the lake has a very un- even bottom, being shallow in some places and deep in others, which make the waters exceed- ingly ‘dangerous during high BY PLAYERS FOR PRACTICE idermist, was drowned in Lake Vermillion last Friday, sup: posedly while trying, witha com- panion named Frank Johnson, to cross that treacherous body of water in a boat. A telegram received Saturday Several Members of Department Have Had Considerable Experience at the Game. from Johnson announces the|winds. Thé Bemidii deuth, At first there was aslight| How Buenther -happened to % e Bemidji fire depn.rtm.ent mix-up as to the name, and it wes | change his mind and go to Tower, | 7ill Put & basketball team into the field this winter, and from present indications the material that is available for the team in- sures a very strong ageregation and one that can cope with any similar organization in this part of the state. At a recent meeting the follow- ing officers were elected: Harry Geil, manager; Arthur Gould, secretary; Scott Stewart, treas- urer. : There are several members of the department who have had considerable experience in play- ing basketball, and there are, altogether, twelve candidates from whom to select the team that will represeunt this city. The fire department is the = lessee of the opera house room in the city hall, and the windows have been screened and the room will be used by the players as a place in which to practice, When- ever the hall is not being used for show purposes, the candi- dates will be tried out, and an exhibition game will be played in not known for sure that the dead man was the Bemidji taxidermist, until late Saturday afternoon. Saturday, the following tele- gram was received from Tower, Minn., directed to “Agent Great Northern;” and signed *‘F'rank Johnson:” “Henry Bounty drowned yes- terday, Tell Mrs. Bounty and advise quick what to do.”’ The message was turned over to Chief of Police Bailey, who made diligent search for some- one by the name of ‘‘Bounty,” but could ascertain of no one by that name. It was surmised that the name had been distorted while being transmitted from Tower and that the man who had parished at Tower was Henry Buenther, the local taxidermist. Inquiry elicited the fact that on Saturday, the 13th inst., Mr. Buenther had told his wife that he intended to make a trip to his claim, on the north shore of upper Red Lake, and that he|ternational boundary line. Buen- would leave that day for the|ther maintained that he had no olaim,. Foingby—the -wv;-o!—'.l‘hw! i Tower;- but. that. friend would maks the trip. Bliler warned him that the trip ‘was a dangerous one, but was answered with the remarl that the friend could ¢ make it all night.” =AY ¥t is said that Buenther went west; however, he must bavecome back and gone to Tower, where he met his untimely end. - Henry Buenther was 47 years old and had resided in Bemidji during the past five years. He leaves a wife and three children. He was a member of the: Modern Samaritan lodge, but bad allowed his dues to lapse for the past six months. Buenther was considered..one of the most skilled taxidermisis in the weatern states, and he has done work for people residing in all parts of the United States. RED LAKE INDIANS WILL REGEIVE ABOUT $70 EACH friends down there with wonder |pead and Down Tlmber Money to ful tales of this country, and| Be Paid Reds in a Few another trip was arranged that more might see the ‘land of Days. promise.” The special train is” expected to arrive in Bemidji at about 6 o'clock tomorrow evening, and after supper is served at the] Markham hotel, a reception will be given in the Crookston Lum- ber company’s club rooms in the Masonic block, where there will be on exhibition a few of the many products that have been instead of his claim on Red Lake is not exactly known, However, Mrs. Buenther states that Mr. Buenther told her that he had instructed Johnson to ship his ‘‘things” (meaning his boat and supplies) to Kelliher. She after- wards ascertained that Johnson had sent the stuff to Tower and that she believed when Buenther found the mistake he decided to 20 to Tower, but said nothing to his wife of his altered plans. Harry Bliler states he hada conversation with Mr, Buenther, afew days prior to his departure, while ‘Buenther was in J. P. Omich’s store. Buenther had purchased a sectional map of St. Louis county and stated that he had a friend coming from Wy- oming who wanted to make the trip from Tower. Bliler traced out the route from Tower, through Vermillion lake, up the Vermillion river, over portages and other impediments to the in- i players trying for places on the team. 5 ia ths “intention of the ma.r'v.ggmex,t of the tzam to ar- ringe _ gares with ouside players. A message was n_|§‘~‘ back to Tower inquiring if fthe name “Bounty” was the same that was filed in the original ‘copy. = Late Saturday evening, a reply came from Frank Johnson, to the Kaelble Hurt in Coilision. E iward Kaelole arrived in the city last night for the purpose of nsulting a local physician rela- ve t0 injuries which he received in a railroad wreca recently. Mr. Knelble was returning to Hibbing from a visit to Bemidji. When the train had reached e point about & mile from Hibbing. the engine ran into e freight train which was coming out from the sidetrack with a full head of steam on. . The head-on collision threw Mr. Kaelble across the arm of the seat in which he was sitting, wrenching his back and injuring his kidneys. Several others in the car were slightly injured. No one on the train wsas killed, both fireman and engiueer jumping. The accident occurred on the 13th inst., and “Shorty” now - has more reason than ever to fear the uncanniness of *13.” FROHN. - Albert Brewer wasa Bemidji visitor Saturday. “William Bradley has returned from Canada. Mr. Bndley went there with the intention of locat- ing, but comes back well satis- fied that Beltrami county is a better place. We are glad to welcome him back. John and James McAffrey have returned from Dakota. John has been out there during who was drowned, and that he (Johnson) was in the boat with Buenther when it sank, Johnson escaping and Buenther going to the bottom; and asking that someone be sent to assist in re- covering the body, which had not been found. In the absence of any definite information as to how the ac- cident occurred by which the boat was sunk and Buenther lost his Jife, it is surmised that John- son and Buenther were on Ver- million “lake, which is a mile north of the city of Tower, and | and Itasca counties for agricul | tural pursuits. The trip taken last month was so much of a rev- The acting commissioner of Indian affairs at Washington is arrangiong for a substantial dis- bursement of Indian fands to the R.d Like band. The pay- ment has been authorized, and Agent Frater,; at Leech Lake, has been instructed t» make a roll of those entitled to receive & per capita amount for sale of dead and down timber. . About $70 will be paid to each full and mixed blood on the roll. This is the first payment of several to follow. The Red Lake and Chippewa Indians havelarge |sums to their credit. It is pos- sible that & special agent may be sent to Red Lake reseivation to make the payments. The date of making the pay- the | ment at Red 'Lake agency has raised near Bemidji by farmers. ‘Every business man in thecity is requested to appoint himsélf a committee of one to assist in welcoming the visitors at the M. & I. depot tomorrow: evening, at 6 o’clock. the threshing season. Jawes returns from a year’s trip in the Dakota’s. A pretty wedding took place at the home of Carl Eikstadt’s last Wednesday when their son was married to Minnie Radi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, ~Carl Radi. Theceremony was per- formed by Rev. Mr. Ulbright, of Cass Lakeand was witnessed by a number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The young couple were the recipients of a number of . vnluh!e wedding pmentn. Lava. G Lava may be blown into opague bot: tles of gossamer lightness, aund the harder sort makes glass of half the “pours out:its own -pechl ‘brai _molten mixture, disagreeable to -1k on, but sometimes ylelding precious :un-&nmuy- that lt s fln hills '1'