Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, January 16, 1907, Page 1

- THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. T MINNESGTA HISTORICAL SGCIETY. VOLUME 4. NUMBER 226 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 16, 1907 TEN CENTS PER WEEK THREATEN TO OUST THE COMMISSIONERS The County Board at Grand Rapids Was Still Tied When Last Heard From, ELECTIVE COUNTY ATTORNEY TELLS BOARD, ‘DO BUSINESS” Important Business Not Transacted.— Thought That Board Would Get Going This Morning. The county board squabble at Grand Rapids has assumed such serious proportions that the newly-elected county attorney of the county is threatening to pre- fer charges against the four “filibusters’’ who now constitute the board and have them ejected from office, 1f they do not speed- ily “get together” and transact some business that will be of benefit to the taxpayers of Itasca county. A telegram from St. Paul says conceruing the matter: ~Itasca county, as one result of the recent divison of the coun- ty, finds itself in a peculiar situ- ation, under which it has no coun- ty attorney and practically no board of county commissioners, since the board is at a deadlock and refuses to doany business of any kind. County Attorney-elect Alfred L. Thwing was here yes- terday trying to get the matter straightened out, and as a step toward that end he wired the members of the county board yesterday afternoon that if they did not break the deadlock and get busy at once he would file the charges against them with a view of removing them from office. “When the county was divided it left only three of the old county board wmembers ilving Itasca, two of them living in Koochiching county, the new county. One of them, A. A. Tone of Northome, moved over the line into Itasca county, Northome being close to the boundary, and continued to act as a member of the board. How- ever, this left a board - of four members, and it was up to that board to redistrict the county and appoint a fifth member. The board stands two and two, and thus it cannot agree upon any proposition. The bond of the new county - attorney, Mr. Thwing, is not yet approved, so he cannotact. George H. Spear, the only county attorney, has va- cated his office, so therg is no county attorney. ‘“One matter on which the county is split is on the poor farm property, which is supposed to overlie important iron de- posits, Wishing to have the property explored and a mine developed, in order that Grand Rapids might have the benefit of 1ts payrolls and of the assessed valuation of the mine to help out on taxes, the board gave an option on the property to W. C. Gilbert for $65,000. Gilbert gave an option to the steel trust for $100,000, and the company began exploring. The option ex- pired before anything was found, and the steel company wantsa renewal. It was over this that the board split. It is said that Gilbert offered to throw up his rights, and let the county board give a direct option to the steel company at $100,000, but the board cannot even agree on this, “Matters stand thus, and meantime busines languishes and nothing is done. At first it was proposed to put a bill through allowing the chairman within the present county of'BlG SAI_E |s m]w U" AT SCHNEIDER BROTHERS' Popular Clothing Firm Did More Busi- ness In 1906 Than During Any Previous Year. In an interview given by E. A. Schneider of the firm of * | Schneider Bros., he repeats the statement made to us last year. ““We have sold more goods this of townships to appoint a com- missioner atlarge, in order to break the deadlock. Now it is proposed to file charges and try to have the entire board re- year than in any previous year since the house was established.” This is the statement Schneider Bros. have made every year in the past, and no doubt they will continue to repeat this eyery year in the future. In the course of his conversa- tion, Mr. Schneider said: “Not only has the business increased, but it has been more satlsfa.ctury than ever before, and more gratifying from- all points of viewing it. People have bought better clothing than in former years.” This means that the people have learned that the firm of Schneider Bros, is the quality store. On another page, they adver- tise their semi-annual clearance sale, at which you can buy some of their very best stock at a very low figuve, and the most of it at a fair discount. Schneider Bros.’ semi-annual clearance sales are always watched for, as they are always full of genuine bargains. movad if it fails to get busy at once.’ Aad A. Tone of Northome went to Grand Rapids late yesterday afternoon, arriving in the ‘Ra- pids” at 7 o’clock. He was joined by James Passard, the Grand Rapids member of the board. They repaired to the court house and waited vainly for the other two members, but the latter did not show up, and nothing was done last mght. It -was expected that the.re- fractory members would get to- gether this morning at 10 o’clock and do what business is abso- lutely necessary to conduct the affairs of that county. IHEAPS OF SNOW GOVER ] THE FLICKERTAIL STATE Daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Geo. Smith I Writes of Conditions at Lankin, N. D. Mrs. George Smith has re- ceived a letter from her daughter, Mrs. Hattie. Donovan, who lives at Lankin, N, D., which gives afair idea of the condi- tions which prevail out in the “Mlickertail’”’ state, relative to snow blockades and the Scarcity of provisions and fuel. Mr. Donovan is agent for the Soo railroad at Lankin. The letter is as follows: . Lankin, N. D., Jan. 12, *07. DEAR MOTHER: ; There isa prospect that we will get some letters out today so I will write you a few lines. We have not starved or frozen to death, yet, but rations are get- ting pretty short and still it snows and blows. I never, in all my life, saw half as much snow. We havn’t had a pound of freight since December 12, and only a little mail. There isno sugar, tea, yeast or potatoes in town, and only a very little coffee; no wood and no coal. I don’t dare tell anyone that I am not entirely out of groceries. We have about three bushels of hard and soft coal, together. The towns have asked for help from the government, 80 we may get some things in, soon. -Some towns are much worse of than we are. I wish you would send me a pack- age of yeast foam by return mail. That seems like a little thing, but when there are none within one hundred miles it'isa pretty big thing. A man died here yesterday and they have got to bury-him right beside the door, for they can’t get anywhere ‘else with him, I must close. Love to all. We are all well. HATTIE, FLY-BY-NIGHT CONGERNS DESERVE NO PATRONAGE Simply Unloading a Lot of “‘Junk’ That Cannot Be Sold Elsewhere. The attention of the readers of the Pioneer is called to the ad- vertisements in these columns of the merchants who are residents of this city; gentlemen who have stood by the city from day to day and watched the community grow from a‘‘swaddling clothes’’ infant to a giant among the cities of the north half of the state; business men who have invested their money here and will be found here every day of the 365 in the year, prepared to give you back your money if any article which they handle proves un- satisfactory. In contrast to this square deal- ing is the “fly-by-night” concern that comes for a day and tomor- row is not, which getteth the coin by a *glib speil”’ and a dis- play of shop worn, fire-sale, cast- off goods that are the offal of back-alley ‘‘three-ball” “‘uncles” who cannot dispose of their goods to anyone and who form a com- pany with a large name for the purpose of gulling a susceptable public in some city to buy the remnants. The Pioneer has learned by experience that it is poor busi- ness policy to hitch up with these traveling peddler outfits. It was necessary for this paper, a little over a year ago, to attach the “strong box’ of a concern that advertised liberally but was slow in “coming in” with pay for the same. Pass up the licensed party who imly wants 'to "get started and then will defy the :authorities to|. collect more than the price of the first week. WILL BE SOME STRLNUOUS |[S SERIOUSLY HURT: PLAYING IN THE GAMES MAY NOT RECOVER Senior and Junior Girls’ Teams and Firemen and Clerks Will‘Prlay . | Earl Warner. Aged 9 Years, Receives Basketball. Small Wound in Front of His Skull.. NOT KNOWN HOW THE ACCIDENT " OCCURRED; BOY DON'T REMEMBER Two games of basket ball will be played in the opera house to- morrow night, One game will be between the junior and senior girls’ teams of the high school and the other will be between the fire department ‘five and the team organized from among the retail clerks of the city. The girls’ game will be called first, with the following line up: Seniors—Shirley Knox (cap- tain,) Ruth Wilcox, forwards; Bernice Pendergast, center; Ida Geil, Nellie Shannon, guards. Juniors — Eva Getchell, Selma Witting, forwards; Ethel Getchell, center; Nettie Danger- field, Belle Larson, guards. The line-up for the firemen and clerks will be as follows: Firemen — E. Geil, H, Geil, forwards; L. Heffron, center; Hj Gould, H, Arneld, gnards. Clerks—J. Schoemaker, J. Lind- say, forwards; G. Peterson, cen- ter; Ed Gould, E. Scharf, guards. Both games promise Some exciting sport. In the game recently played between the sen? iors and the juniors, some sur- prising ability was shown, and as the girls have practiced stead- ily since then, they are much improved and are very fast and more skillful. The game between the firemen and the clerks promises a battle royal. There are some old play- ers with records in both teams and there is considerable friendly rivalry among the players. A social dance - will be given|; after the games, . and the public is invited to-attend. Some of Brain Matter and Blood Has Been Emitted From Wound.— _ At Hospital. In some manner, not exactly known, Eari Warner, the 9-year- old son of C. Warner of this city, was seriously injured last even- ing, receiving a wound in the front part of his head which is considered to be dangerous. The Warner family liveon the south side of the G. N. railroad track, one block from the Hazen home, where they have a stable and keep a team of horses. -The horses were running at large and Harl was sent to get them, ab about six o’clock last evening. He was absent for some time. He was found by Nick Pickle, near the Bemidji Brewing com- pany’s plant, in an unconscious condition, with a small holein the front of his head, out of '| which blood was dripping. .The boy was taken to his home and a physician summoned. An exam- ination of the wound showed that the opening in the scalp was small, not being larger than the circumference of one’s small finger., Several small pieces of the skull bone had been driven into the wound, and about a tablespoonful of brain matter was emitted from the hole, The injured boy was taken to the hospital, where the portions of the bone were removed and the wound dressed. There were some hemorrhages, but after the njury - had. received . medical attention, the boy resbed some- what. The little patlent ha.s no cleu recollection as to how the acci- Local news on last page. dent happened, butitis gener- Good Managers Of Household Economies Are Directing Their Interest toward the Mammoth January Clear- ing Sale at Bemidji's Greatest Department Store. O'LEARY & BOWSER BEMIDJI'S GREATEST DEPARTMENT STORE A Host of Baurgains are Found at Ghe Great JANUARY CLEARING SALE RE AL Money Saving Bargams at this store have surprised and pleased a vast number of patrons aud visiters. 0 ing but generally the temptation to do a little economy practice has been too great, with the result that another customer has been gained. Good seasonable merchandise at clearance prices like ours attract many. ONLY ally believed that he was in some manner, kicked by ene of the _ [horses. While there is apparent recov- ery from the accident, it is 10c EACH. A Series of Bargains Collect- ted on One Large Counter and: Marked Ridiculously Low. 10c. . Some have come without intention of buy- Ladies’ Tailored Suits, Cloth Coats--Misses and Chxldren s Cloth Coats Reduced 33'; 9% Remember, this includes our entire line of the mentioned goods and amongst them there are some very choice selections. Ladies’ Furs, Fur Collar Coats, Child’s ‘Fur Sets and Fur Muffs Selling Till February Ist at 20 per cent Reduclion. One Lot of Ladies’ Coats, Old Style Makes but of first quality material; sizss 32, 34, 36; worth $10 to $30 at $1.98 Men! fourth off is taken from these. lt Suit or must be bona fide, Would you pass the opportunity of saving 25 per cent on your Overcoat? Bemidji's Greatest Department Store offers its entire lines of Men’s, Youths’ and Boys Suits and Overcoats at exactly One Fourth OF. These goods have the regular price marked in plain figures. They’re the same low pnces that characterizad our clothes for men and boys and the one- . One lot of ladies’ shirt waists including silks, mohairs, flan- nels, etc. at one-third off. Ladies’ Sweaters All we have left in this sec- tion will go at one-third off regular price. Shirt Waist Pa.tterns New Fancies, -Plaids, Silks, Mobhairs, ete. one-fourth off reg- ular Price. Men’s mackinaws from the great North Star Woolen Mills ;;%;}:lr price $3.50, $2 50 CANDIES! We're net going to sell candy when this is gone, = GENERAL REDUCTIONS FROM DIFFERENT SECTIONS *- A Lot For A Nickel! 80 “a lot for little money.” Here You Are! 2 pieces colored t MEN’S FUR COLLARS 7 All remaining fur collars for men Think of it! ; 3 will be sold at one-fourth off. 40c¢ Chocolates will sell for only 80c 20cButter Cupswill sell for only 15¢ 25¢ Honey Suckers for only 25¢ 10c Candy Biscuits in box, only 7c 60c box Boston Bitter Sweets, 45c HARAN R AR R BB R Jg i o e e (0 So Rl e EXTRA: and white checks, worth 40c, at per yard 5¢ Cracker Jack « « « able damask, turkey red, red Fascinators and Tam ’0 Shanters One-fourth off! means every one of them! REMEMBER---January is half gone and this great sale will be finished Feb.1st. Don’t delay, come today SHOES! Some of the prices on this lot of Ladies’ and Misses Shoes are too ridiculous—but they are money savers. MEN’S SHOES In variety of styles at extreme- 1y low sale prices. Come and find your size. MEN’S SOX One lot of Men’s Half Wool Sox, per pair 18c; 2 pair 25c. « 3Sc ' 29¢ This Men’s canvas sheep lined coats with corduroy collar, regular price $3.60, sale price. .. ...$2.75 barely possible that comphcn tions might setin at any time that would have fatal results. Case Continued to Jan. 21. . William Foster, Frank Bogen- rief and Guy Welcome, charged with taking timber from land owned by C. F. Ruggles, the millionaire lumberman, were called in Justice Skinvik’s court this forenoon, and by request of the defendant’s attorney were continued until Jazuary 21, at 10 a, m, Foster, Bogenrief and Wel- come were specifically charged with cutting timber from See- tions 6 and 6, Town 146 N, Range 34 W,, which was the property of Ruggles. Doings of the Commissioners. The board of county commis- sioners were still in session at & late hour this afternoon. Late yesterday, the matter of appointing a county physician for the poor and chairman of the county board of health was taken up. At the last meeting it was decided by the board to adver- tise for bids for the position. Two bids were submitted, éne by Dr. Blakeslee and another by Dr. Ward. The bid of Dr. Ward was accepted and he was - desig- nated as physician for the county poor and chairman of the county board of health. He will receive $2,000, and will farnish every- thing in the shape of medicines. The appointment: of the two other members of the county board of health was on the cal- endar for cobsideration this afternoon. The board spent the larger portion of today in auditing and allowing a large batch of bills. This afternoon the board took under consideration the matter of floating a loan for the purpose of taking up outstanding war- rants against the county which are overdue. Local News on last page.