Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 1, 1907, Page 1

S el THE BEMIDJTI DAILY PIONEFE VOLUME 4. NUMBER 213 GLAIMED TO HAVE FOUND THE BODY OF ROY KELLY Pinkerton Detective Agency Locates Remains of Missing Young Man in the East. The Crookston Times of yes- terday contains the following concerning the efforts that have been made to locate the where- abouts of Roy Kelly, whose strange disappearance hascaused much of a sensation: “M. Kelly, father of Roy Kelly, the missing young man of this city, nowis in St. Paul where he was called by the Pinkerton de- tectives who believe that they have at last located the body of the missing young man. Just where the body is has nnt been made public except that itis somewhere in the east and has been dead four days. They are 80 positive that it is Kelly that the father of the young man will go to identify it. *“The Pinkertons have received «uureds of descriptions from various parts of the country aund many have claimed to have found the missing boy. He has been identified in various places both dead and alive, but none of the alleged Roy Keally’s have such identification proofs as this body which has been fou 1 in the east.” Roy Kelley was well known in Bomidji, having been bill clerk in the local office of the Crooks- ton Lumber company during 1903. He left here for Crooks- ton in 1904. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA. TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1, 1907 & TEN CENDS PER W 'FIRE AT BAGLEY SUNDAY NIGHT.---L0SS, $7,500.00 Double Store Belonging to Ole G. Lee ‘ Totally Destroyed. — Insured for $5,100. Bagley, Jan. 1.—(Special to the Pioneer.)—Fire Sunday night totally destroyed the double store building and millinery and ladies’ furnishing stock of Ole G. Lee, entailing a loss of about $7,500, with insurance of $3,100. The fire was discovered about 12:20a. m., and gained much headway before any efiective work could be done toward ex- tinguishing the flames, although the tiremen responded prom ptly and did yoeman work in keeping' the flames confined to the Lee block. No other building was damaged by the fire. | A defective stovepipe was the! cause of the fire. Lieut. South Well Pleased. Lizut. H. D. South, of the U. S. Marine Corps, was in the city inspecting the local recruiting loffice. Mr. South is a new man in this district, having relieved Lieut. MecNeil, who has been transferred to the navy yard at Philadelphia. Mr. South stated i that he likes this country very much and that the opportunities joffered men enlisting in this de-} !sirable branch of the service are now much greater than they have been in past years. MOORE, CHERRY AND ANDERSON HAVE WORKED PEOPLE IN GTHER PLACES Secured $1,617.80 from Five Residents of Bovey, on Their Personal Notes, Given in Pay- ment for Stock that Was Not as Represented.---Also “Trimmed’’ Three Resi- dents of Deer River.---Moore a ‘‘Smooth” Individual. 9 The arrest of Moore, Ander- son and Cherry by the officials of Beltrami county and the’sub- sequent investigation of the methods used by those gentle- men in getting “easy money” through selling stock in various realty companies, has brought to light the fact that they worked Bovey, the mining town near Grand Rapids, and that these smooth gentlemen succeeded in ;realizing $1,617.80 on the notes (of fiye residents of Bovey who were gulled 'into purchasing stock that was misrepresented in every particular. They also “trimmed ” three Deer River | people for various amounts, Their methods were similar to those used in this city. They substituted stock of the Minne- apolis Realty company for the American Realty company ofl New York. In one instince Moore grew elcquent in his praise of the wealth of the American Realty company and displayed the home of Mayor Joues, in Minneapolis, ! as being one of the very fine buildings in the Mill city which the company owned; also the Nicollet hotel, neither of * which Entire change of program every other night for a week at! the Bijou. it have ever been in the posses- sion of the American Realty' company. A member of a prominent Ohe Wishes ioneer AllTt’s Patrons A Happy NEW YEAR Minueapolis - business firm, writes as follows concerning Moore, Anderson and Cherry: *‘Had not new charges been brought against Moore by the authorities of Beltrami couuty, it is more than" probable that he would never have been taken from here for, trial. When he was released in Minneapolis; on & $600 dollar bond, Chief of Police Doyle of Minneapolis was 'phoned taining money, and evading the law if possible. The three incor- porators of the company are J. R. Moore, Herbert E. Graham (a paint salesman and tool of Moore’s) and Alma C. Bergeron, the little French stenographer who has been in Moore’s em- ploy for years. Moore was traced the last time because ‘he had this girl with him, and he practically openly lives with her that Moore would not be there for a hearing, and the chief agreed that unless a new com- plaint was made that it would be hard to hold him. I looked for Moore to disappear about .the day before Christmas, so that his travel would be largely cloaked by the Christmas rush. Superintendent of Police Doyle been the most anxious that be be taken up and permanently held somewhere, but the man is simply the smoothest confidence man that this .country has ever produced, and I never heard of any coarse work until he struck that country of yours. Before coming to Minneapolis he resid- ed at Fargo and represented the Dowgiac Drill Co., which he left under a cloud. That com- pany brought him back from the south on the charge of embezale- to settle the case with money, according to the statement of the courty attorney at Fargo. He next appeared here and in some way secured the Minnesota agency “for the American Real Estate company of New York, which he misrepresented practi- cally to every client, but always in such a way that he could not be prosecuted. The company, as soon as aware of conditions, discharged him, and according to a garnishee which was secured against him, he is in their debt. Everywhere he represented him- self as a member of the firm of Moore Bros. & Sawyer, a promi- nent firm here which is now known as Moore Bros., Brace & Co, and these are the people who really ought to have made the complaint here and else. where. Last summer, through a conspiracy, Moore had issued to him $1,000 of the stock of a prominent firm of Minneapolis. The firm lost the money and co~1d have forgotten the matter, did not this block of stock give Moore a fund for operating. After defeating the claim of the company, he sold the stock to one A. G. Sherf, a small business man of Red Wing, obtaining his note for $800, which he immedi- ately discounted ata Red Wing bank. A little later he called upon Mr. Scherf and stated that a profit might be realized on this stock and he (Moore) would handle it for him, Scherf inno- cently gave up the stock. taking Moore’s personal note -for $800, simply as a memorandum of the ment and then allowed his wifej | transaction, and of course this here. Part of the money realized from the sale of Scherf’s stock went into a $450 diamond ring for this girl, and I understand from reliable sources ' that Moore’s wife’s heart has ‘been broken by this girl. However, Moore has raised an enormous amount of money during the past month and it is in the pos- has this man’s record, showing|session of this Miss Bergeron, dates and operations, and has|and undoubtedly he and this girl would have skipped and deserted the wife who will look after his interests. “‘Morey. or bail put up will not bother Moore, as he will never stand for trial could he desert, and somewhere is hidden plenty of means. Others can give you information that I am probaby not conversant with, “The men arrested with Moore (Cherry and Anderson) are crooks. The former has a police record and the latter introduced Moore here to a por butcher as being a member of Moore Bros. & Sawyer, and from whom he secured $500. I made him give it back, as the an preferred his money to result of procedure.”’ Madam, can you make light, crisp, palatable hot biscuits and muffins? Use Hunt’s Perfect Baking Powder and make them still better, To the Public. I aminformed that a malicious and wholly untruthful statement is being freely made about the city concerning me that is intended toinjure me, and for no other purpose. It is to the effect that I have given orders that a fire alarm should not be torned in without first notifying me, and that the fire department shall not go to Mill Park with- out orders from me. I am more than anxious that, in case of fire, an-alarm shall be turned in, and as soon as possible. Our city is fortunate in hay- ing agood fire department, and the members are uuder the orders of the chief, Earl Geil, and I have never given any order of any kind effceting the fire department. : A. A. Carter, Mayor. Looks Like “Teddy. J. S. Cullen of Minneapoiis, who is scaler in the employ of the Carpenter Lamb company, {speut last night in the city. Mr. Callen is a very striking ; counterpart for President Roose- ivelt. He is built like “Teddy” wears ‘‘specs” like him, and when he smiles he has the ha- note proved to be worthiess and Sherf has been utterly disre- garded by Moore since. .Moore i brought the stock to Minneapolis and -has since rescld it and pocketed the money. Moore also bought $1,000 of this same com- pany’s stock from a poor widow who owned it, giving her his worthless note for ninety days, and Tdonot know that he has not sold this for money. ‘‘After being discharged by the American Real Estate company of New York, he took the small amount of money required and i’bgorpomted the American Real Es]@.te Company of Minneapolis, which I'do not think has a dollar of assets. He did this simply in order to have a . vehicle for ob-' bit of showing a small portion !of his front t2eth with the same !force as the chief executive of {the nation, The resemblance is |such that it caused much com- | ment last evening at- the Mark- J: am, where Mr. Cullen was a !guest. He left this morning {for the - Fishook lake country, Inear Park Rapids, where the | Carpenter-Lamb company is logging on an extensive scale. Go to the Bijou tonight and have a good laugh. It will do you good. he Bijou is the best place of amusement in the city. Entire change of program every other night. - Don’t miss it. Take the children along. They wi it MRS, I, M. FOSTER DIES AT HOME OF PARENTS. Was Terribly Burned Friday, Decembcr 21.—Suffered Intense Pain.— Aged 22 Years. Mrs. I. M. Foster, who wi:s terribly burned Friday, Decem- ber 21, died last evening at9 o’clock, at the home of her par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Barrette, in this city. Mrs, Foster was burned while putting wood in the fire ather home, one mile west of this city, her clothiug catching fire, She was alone 1 the house after the accident, for three hours, before being fouad and brought to the Barrette home, Since being brought to the city, the unfortunate woman suffered intense pain, but dis- played remarkable fortitude and made no complaint, The flesh on her body, from the waist line to the top of her head, was simply cooked, and the hair on the back of her head was baked to the scalp. She was conscious up to the moment of her demise. Everything possible was done to alleviate her sufferings, but there was never any hope of her recovery. Mrs. Foster, whose ' maiden name was Miss Belle May Bar- ette, was born in Lisbon, N. D, in May, 1884. She lived there for several years and moved with her parents to Buffalo, Minn. The family came to Bemidji six years ago and made their home here since then. Mrs. Foster was married to I. M. Foster on Christmas night, one year ago. Besides her husband, Mrs. Foster leaves her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Barrette, a- sister, Miss Blanche, and 'a brother Hallye. The diseased was a very esti- mable young woman, and had many friends in this community. She was a member of the He- midji lodge of Royal Neighbors, under whose auspices the fun- eral will be held. 1, 0. 0. F BANQUET AND REGEPTION BIG SUGGESS A Splendid Program Rendered—Nearly 200 Invited Guests Were in Attendance. The reception and banquet given last night under the aus- pices of Bemidji lodge of Odd Fellows proved a most success- ful and enjoyable affair, and was attended by a crowd of nearly 200 invit:d guests. In the afternoon, prior to the reception and banquet, Mrs. Orvilla Phillips, state president of the Rebekah lodges, presided at an interestiug meeting of that order. The I. O. O. F. hall was crowd- ed, early in the evening, and the program prepared by the com- mittee was taken up promptly at 9 o’clock, H. 8. Annette acting as master of ceremonies. The regular program as adver- tised was carried out. All who participated did yery well, and the different numbers were well received by the guests in the room. The program was as fallows: Piano Duet—"'Polanaise" -Chapin rs. R. l%vl“losmr and Mr, Emil Nangle ; len Asthore”.Chauncey Olcott Vo ol et Mo acen = +P. PUBLIG INSTALLATION - AND BANQUET TONIGHT A Banquet at the Markham and Dance at Lodge Room.—All K. P.’s Are Invited. The committee having in charge the public installation, banguet and ball to be given by the Bemidji lodge Knights of Pythiag this evening has completed all arrangements for the affair, which promises tobe. one of the swellest affairs of the kind ever attempted in the city. A large numper of invitations have been issued, but the com- mittee is desirous of having every K. P. in this vicinity pres- ent, and if any has been slighted as to receiving an invitation, he is requested to consider himself invited and to be present at the ceremonies, the banquet and the ball. 5 The installation will commence at 8:30 sharp, and all members of the local lodge are requested to be present in the lodge room at 7:30, as there is business of im- portance to transact prior to the instaliation. The banquet will be served at the Hotel Markham at 10 o’clock. Mr. Lycan and his associates at the hotel have prepared a royal feast for the Knights and their ladies, and will put forth every effort to serve the guests ina fitting manner.” Professor Sym- ington’s orchestra will furnish music during the banquet. The floor in the lodge room at the Masonic block will be cleared for dancing, after the banquet, and the lower floor will be re- served for card playing and other games for those who do not desire to dance. Lncal news on last. page. Follow the crowd to the Bijou, Some of the new films at the Bijou would make “Indian Charlie” laugh. If you miss two nights at the Bijou in succession you will miss an entire change of program, for they change every other night, The Bijou of this place is con- ceded to be the best along the line. It is the only one in the state that puts on more than two changes of program a week. It enjoys a good patronage and its patrons are of the city’s best ‘people. Gone to Florida. Dr. and Mrs. Morrison and their daughter and son, accom- panied by Miss Stohl, left yes- terday for Pensacola; Florida. Mrs. Morrison and the children will remain in the south for several months, but the doctor will again be in Bemidji in two weeks. Local News on last page. hotel was served at 11 o'clock. There were six courses to the spread, and 160 partook of the good things that were furnished. There was excellent service, and the menu was of exceptional - ment. The banquet was opened by prayer by Revs, White and Broomfield. H. S. Aunette acted as toast- master, and called upon several of the guests for remarks. Speeches were made by Mrs. ‘| Knappen ' of Tenstrike, Dr. Win- ship of Park Rapids, A. B. Allen, 1 “The Three Lovers' et Quartette . Messrs. Bro Fning of Mortgage by District Deputies.... D i raae Y DIgEit Dovnties Song, by the audlence. . Dinner at Brinkman Hotel. Toastmasters—J. J. Jenkinson, George Smith, $rs, Eitn Gotl, Mrs. J.J. Jenkinson. Plano Duet ‘altz’ Mesdames Foster and Roberts Remarks. by President Rebekah Lodge, M: e O Rilia. Phitiiopr o M- 1 Solo—"Courler of Moscow' ol Professor Turner .|W. B. Stewart, and 8. E, De- | Long, of Bemidji. At the conclusion of the ban- quet,thecrowd reassembledatthe hall and the program was com- pleted. The I, O. 0. F. mortgage was burned and appropriate remarks g were made by J. J. Jenkinson, disbtic}g leputy. 4 1t was 2:30 this morning” when t'of the guests departed 4 Remarks by Visitors and Members. lo—" E 5 Gl their homes.. utade poiae, i