Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 14, 1907, Page 1

) k3 THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE VOLUME 4. NUMBER 224 S———— BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 14, 1907 _ MINNESOTA HISTORICAL TEN CENTS PER WEEK ELLEN BOWERS BURIED; FUNERAL WAS YESTERDAY Died Last Thursday —A Victim of Ap- pendicitis, An Operation Having Brought No Relief. The funeral of Ellen Bowers, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bowers of Eckles township, was held in this city yesterday after- noon, at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. Fr. O’Dwyer, pastor of St. Phillips church, officiated at the funeral services, which were attended by a large number 'her lifetime, and also many of the friends of the family who sympathized with them in their loss. The body was brought from the Bowers home. (where the girl had been taken after her death at the hospital) to Bemidji, arriving in- the city about 2:30 in the afternoon, many of the neighbors living in the vicinity of the Bowers place following the hearse. Services were held in the local Catholic Church, after which the body was interred in Green- wood cemetary. Among those who attended the funeral were a nuwber of rela- tives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. of the young companions of the little girl who had known her in Bowers from Stearns county, who knew the family when they resided at Sauk Centre. Ellen Bowers was born at Tintah, Minn., March 9, 1898. when the Bowers took up their residence on their homestead, in Section 13, Town of Eckles, ten miles northwest of this city. She died last Thursday eve- ning, death resulting from appen- dicitis, an operation bringing no relief. His Arm Broken. Saturday while at work in the planing mill, John A. Keller a carpenter and millwright, fell breaking his arm. The injured man was at once taken to St. Anthony’s hospital, where the wounds were dressed. Local news on last page. SAYS HOSE SHIPPED WAS ONE OF THOSE MISTAKES — M. E. Baird, Agent for the Eureka Co., Admits “You Had Cause to Complain.” The Eureka Hose company, through its agent, M. E. Baird has written to Alderman Matt Meyer, chairman of the fire com- mittee of the city council, prac- tically admiting that the 600 feet of hose recently shipped to this civy as what was ordered by the council from & sample submitted is not as good as the sample, and characterizes the submitting of Colgates talcum & dental powder at a package 16¢c at the Bazaar Store One of the Largest Special Sales in Our History Commences MON.JAN’Y 14 and Continues for Two Weeks This Is Qur Annual January Sale We are not picking out a few items in out-of-season goods, but Seasonable Merchandise such as you need every day. LCon’t forget the Remnant Counter at the Bazaar Store islin Underwear our muslin under- r consisting of gowns petticoats decorate our bar- Embroideries and Laces During this sale our en- tire line of embroider- ies and laces will our bargain counter at about half off from reg- ular price, sale. gain counter during this One lot during which | at each Blankets which we will elose out cotton :blankets this sale sale Bl be on |Qur line of Handkerchiefs 25 dozen ladies stitched and embroider- en handkerchiefs lar 25¢ value, for - 225¢ Winter Coats | misses coats will be on sale at 1-3 off from the usual low prices, ladies and Mens Underwear One lot Mens all-wool underwear, heavy. We have been selling them at $2.50 per suit; close them out we will sell them at, each garment - to 193¢ Outing hem- , regu- one lot faney stripe and check outing goods, val- at 10¢, during sale 7¢. One lot Goods gloves each Golf Gloves ies and Misses- golf close them out we will sell them' at containing Lad- and mittens; to bt 10¢ One lot of Ladies fine shoes. “Aristo” shoe, regular price $3 50; dies shoes. to close out at $2.87 shoe, sale price $2. The Lot two consists of high grade La- Lot three consisting of broken lots The “Clear Quill” $3° Values from $1.75 to $2.25 bunched together 1n 1 lot, to close 48 9 1.39 FURS AND FUR COATS Our stock is still in good condition and the value we of- fer will no doubt be appreciated by the people who looking for bargains. are THE BAZAAR STOR ;| the test proyed that fact. the inferior quality as ‘‘one of those cases where a mistake will happen in the best regulated families.” The Pioneer, some time age, made mention of the test of the hose and also of the refusal of the shipment, owing to 'its in- feriorty. This paper was severe- ly criticised by a certain employe of the city for insinuating that the hose was not right and that How- ever, the opiniou of the mayor, Alderman Méyer and the Pioneer has beenjsustained by -a virtual admission from the company itself that “‘you had cause to com- plain.” The letter written to Alderman Meyer is given herewith, with the recommendation that, here- after, parties who criticise this paper severely first inform them- selves in the premises. The whole council is to be " |known all over the coutry. highly commended’ for refusing to be bull dozed into accepting the hose. Mr. Baird’s letter Meyer is as follows: ““Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 91907 Mr. Matt Mayer, Chr. Fire Com. Bemidji, Minn. “Dear Sir: 1 was very muach surprised at the information re- ceived from the Clerk that the Council rejected the hose shipped you, lately sold you, and I wrote your Cuief, Mr. Giel, to send me a sample. “This grade of goods has been a standard and of wonderful re We haveit in use over 20 years, and we are proud of its record and insist that it be maintained. Up- on examining the sampleitisev- ident that you had cause to com plain and that it is one of those cases where a mistake will happen in the “best regulated families.” Every businessiman is liable to run against them. . I "have no doubt that you sometimes are embarrassed by these things in your own business, and the only thing is to act on the square and make good. This we intend -to do and the hose when it is re- turned to you will be more than pleasing, and in after. years it will be 2 credit to the Chairman of the Fire Committee who. pur- chased them. “Assuring you that. it shall-be our effort to supply the city -of Bemidji with-the higkest grade hose she has ever bad and satis- fy your Committee and the other members of the Council in every particular, I remain,” Very truely yours, M. E. Baird: TAR AND FEATHERS FOR SOLWAY MAN to' Mr. Solway Farmer Who Attempts Rape Summarily Dealt With. Last night, shortly after dark, & mob of masked men, s~id to be residents of Solway, went to the home of James Wilcox, a farmer living near Solway, took him from his bed and treated him to acoat of tar and feathers, as swift punishment for alleged at-/ tempt to rape made by Wilcox, Saturday night, on the person of the 13-year-old daughter of J. P. Rock, a highly respected citizen of Solway. As near as can be learned, the allegations made against Wilcox are to the effect that he was de- tected by a brother of the Rock girl, attempting to commit rape on her; that he (Wilcox) got away, and that the brother of the girl told her parents. As the story gained circulation among the inhabitants of Sol- way, much feeling was wrought up against Wilcox, and it was decided to organize a¢rowd ard apply & coat of tar and feathers to his person. The crowd was gotten together and went to Wilcox’s home last = on the door. night. Oae of the crowd rapped Wilcox was in bed, Lut got up and opened the door. He was seized by the crowd and taken behind his stable, in the rear of the premises, where a heavy coat of tar was applied to his body and feathers were liberally mixed with the tar. It is not known how badly Wil- cox was injured by the tar and feather proceedings. There is said to be great excitement a3t Solway over the affair, and it is feared that further violence will be done Wilcox. Epworth League Elect Officers. The semi annual election of officers of the Epworth League was held at the Methodist ' par- sonage Friday evening at which time the following officers _were elected: Pres. Mrs. L. Peart, 1st. Vlce i Pres, Miss Bertha Taylor, 2nd, Vice Pres. Mrs. Mande Smythe, 8rd. Vice Pres. Miss Mildred: Woodruff, 4th. Vice Pres. Miss Beth Horton, Sec. Miss Eva Get- chell, Treas. Miss Belle Larson, Asst, Treas. Miss Nellie Harding, Organist, Miss Inez Woodruff, Chorister, Miss - Eva Graling, After the election a literary and musical program was given and refreshments served. The soci- ety isin excellent working con- dition and has a membershlp of forty. PERSONAL PROPERTY (906 TAXES DUE 1906 Taxes to Be Paid by Citizens of -Bemidji Amounts Over $5. County treasurer Geo. H. French has just completed the task of issuing notices to the per- sonal properly tax payers- of whom there'are 1762 in Beltrami county. Personal property taxes 0. are now due and'can’be pald any.| time beiore March 1st. - ‘After that date a ten per. cent penaity is added to the .amount of| unpaid taxes, and if not paid soon after the list is placed with the sheriff for coltection. Following is a list of personal property tax payers in the city of Bemidji whose taxes are §5 and over: 3 ' CITY OF BEMIDJL Andrews T J ‘710 Anderson Geo 7 01 Akre AO 12 13 Anderson Ole 30 00 ‘|Allen A B 24 22 Alorant CE . 9190 Anderson E K L 18 40 Anderson & CoHE "% 38 b4 Aubole A O Bz m Bush Anheuser 17. 52 Bailey Ida M 14 02 Brooks W L 10 07 Baker & Co Geo T 32 85 Barker E A 8482 Brenemsn D' C 526 Buenther H 714 Botting HJ 6 31 Blooston L 32 89 Bowser W N 5 04 Bereman L L 91 06 Burke L 10 86 Brinkman M E 118 04 Bisiar & Vanderlip 18 83 BaconC M 62 12 Browne W W 7 23{. Beltrami Co Abstract Co 85 04 Pioneer Publishing Co 83 51 Bemidji Elevator Co 147 61 ¢ Haadle Co 89 42 « Brewing Co 118 92 Bazaar Store 154 40 Blakeslee F A 2236 Crookston Liumber Co_ 4789 97 Cacson G E 23 65 Olavin AT 8 02 Clavin & Tanuner 25 19 Cary Safe Co 6 57 Campbell Chas 66 85 Congér Mrs J J 7 58 Crone Gill 7 58 Crothers L'G 7 6 26 Dabl Julius 21 24 Dahl Andrew 15 77 Doran Bros 8 57 Duncalf J P 28 00 ‘Dudley £ M 85 48 Duluth Brew Co 104 68 Farley & Thurston 35 92 Fitgar Brew Co 29 385 Continued on last page A JOINT INSTALLATION BY 6. A.R. AND GIRGLE Sumptous . Dinner Served an@laVei'y Enjoyable Time Had Last Saturday Afternoon. The members of R.H. Carr Post, No. 174, and Major Wilkin- son.Circle, No. 57, Ladies of the G. A. R,, of Bemidji, held a joint installation of officers in their hall Saturday afternoon, and the occasion was made a very enjoy- able affair by the serving ofa dinner and the delivering of sev- eral - stirring addresses that aroused much enthusiasm, About 100 were present, and all partook of a fine, substantial dinner, prepared by the ladies of the circle—one of those kind of dinners like “mother used to make.” Mrs. L. G. Pendergast acted as installing officer for the Circle, and she placed the following in office for the ensuing term: Mrs. H. W. Bailey, president; Mrs. Porter Nye, senior vice president; Mrs. Bertha C. Huc- tosh, junior vice president; Mrs. 8. C. Bailey, treasurer; Mrs. French, secretary; Mrs. J. J. Ellis, chaplain;. Mrs. Gamble, conductor; Mrs. G. R. Lusb, assistant conductor; Mrs. Car- lisle, guide; Mrs. McCrea, assist- ant gnide. Comrade George Smith was installing officer for the post and installed the following: H. W. Bailey, commander; T. H. Pendergast, senior vice com- mander; K. W, Titus, ‘junior vice commander; .E. N.: Henderson, quartermaster; J. M. Fuller, adjutant; - George - Smith, sur- geon;" J.. M. Barnett, chaplain; F. A. Cross, mfle by Mrs. H. W. Bailey, and, Comrades Smith, Pendergast and Bailey. In the selection of H, W. Bniley as‘commander of the post and Mrs. H. W. Bailey as presi- dent of the Cirele, ‘the members of both: organizations show their appreciation ~of the :services of this eouple by sagain;* for the sixth consecutive year;:re-elect- ing them to preside:‘ever the affairs of their respective bodies for another year. 2 Much credit is due $othe mem- bers of the G. A.. R: and the ladies of the circle for the inter- est they take in their :organiza- tions. Many ‘ of the *old boys” are past their - allotted three score and - ten, and the memory of the service they rendered their country in the time of need causes them to be treated with the utmost respect, whlch they certainly deserve. % HIGH SGHOOL GIRLS Tfl PLAY BASKET BALL. A Good Game Promised at the Opera ‘House Wednesday Evening - .of This Week. ~The high school girls whohave been practicing basket ball for sometime promisea good exhi- bition of the game . at the Opera House Wednesday" evemng Jan. 16. An effort has been made to get the team here from Park Rapids; but with no sneeegl' whatever. - On the same evening a sélect ‘team from the'clerk’s of the city: under the management of John . Schumaker, will meet the ladies and a good and mteresfing game is. promised: After the game a daace will be given, Proffessor Symington’s orchestra furnishing the music. Threatened with Typhoid. Joseph Dezarmo, whohas been - sick for some time, isa patient ab St. Anthony’s hospital. threatened with typhoid fever. Local News on last ptge Heis _ : 3 i | 4 i 1 | i 3 | kA s e | |