Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 7, 1907, Page 1

THE BE VOLUME 4. NUMBER 244 | MIDJI DAILY PIONE thNESOTA HISTORICAL BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 7, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEER “GRIM REAPER” GLAIMED TWO BEMIDJI GITIZENS Colonel ). P. Taylor and Fred Collard Die from Bright's Disease and Consumption. J. P. Taylor, a well known and respected resident of Bemidji, died yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at St Anthony’s hospital, death resulting from Bright’s disease. But few were aware of the fact that Colonel Taylor was ill; and his death was a shock to his many friends in this city. It appears that Colonel Taylor had been effected with Bright’s disease for some time, and of late had been failing steadily, but being a man of great determina- tion he would not yield to the disease that had fastened itself upon him and take to his bed un- til Monday last, when his con- stitution apparently suddenly gave away and he was taken to St. Aanthony’s hospital for treat- ment, He failed very rapidly af- ter giving way and died yester- day afternoon at 2 o’clock. J. P. Taylor was born at Augusta, Mame, in 1841. He came to Minnesota in 1884 and lived at Anoka, later at Elk River and Brainerd until seven years ago, when he moved to 8IX BU'LNINGS BURNED. Coal Harbor, N. D., Suffers $80,000 Loss by Fire. Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 6—The prin- cipal business houses of Coal Harbor, a small town on the Soo north of here, were burned during the afternoon with a loss of $80,000. The fire orig- inated In the Coal Harbor hotel and there being no fire protection in the town the flames soon swept this house, W. E. Paulson’s general store, the Northwestern State bank, the Coal Harbor Hardware company, a pool hall and Robinson’s drug store. It was a complete cleanup of one side of the street. The other side of the street was saved by the owners keep- ing the roefs covered with snow and hanging wet blankets over the sides. AFTER DESPERATE FIGHT. Indiana Police Capture Gang of Four Thieves. Shelbyville, Ind, Feb. 6.—After a desperate pistol battle with a gang of four alleged thieves the police of this clty captured every member at Acton. More than 100 shots were fired and one map was wounded. The prison- ers belong to an organization, it is said, which had preyed upon towns in Shelby and Rush counties for months. The men, with six dry goods boxes of articles believed to have been stolen, were found at Acton and a running fight followed. Two of the men, George and John Roach, are in Jail here, while two others, Daniel and James E. Johnson, are being held at Acton. LITTLE JEAN MORRISON IS BETTER, DOWN SOUTH Was Taken to Florida for Benefit of Health.—Trip Has Been Bemidji. Colonel Taylor took his place among the business men of the city immediately upon his arrival, and did his share in helping build upthe city. He ‘was a conservative business man, and in his daily associations with his fellow townsmen was strong in his likes and dislikes, making many staunch friends, He was prominent politically, being a strong democrat, and his assist- ance was often solicited in mat- ters political. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife and a daughter and a son. The daughter is Mrs. John Goss of Cass Lake, who is in the city, and the son is Bert Taylor, who is on the road as advance man for a show and had not been lo- cated up to noon today. The body will be taken to Anoka tomorrow for burial in the cemetery there. The summons of death came to Fred Collard during the early hours of this morning and terminated his earthly career, at 1:30 o’clock, death being the diveet result of an attack of con- sumption that did its fatal work silently, but all too well. Mr. Collard had been in that condition where he was not “‘feel- ing well” for some time up to two months ago, when the effects of consumption began to mani- fest the unmistakable signs that mark a victim of the dread “white plague.”’ He failed rapidly, and despite every care and medical attention that could be given bim, he continued to decline until death came to his relief last night. Fred Collard has lived in Be- midji for several years, having tended bar in different saloons of the city. He was well known to many of the residents of the city, and well liked. The deceased leaves adaughter, 8 years old, and two brothers. One brother, A. L. Collard, lives in this city, and another brother, John Collard, is a resident of Cummings, N. D. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed, but upon arrival of the brother from Cummings the exact hour will be determined, which will prob- ably be tomorrow afternoon at 2|° o’clock. Body Buried Here. The body of Edward Oakes, who was accidentally killed at Blackduck Tuesday by being hit by a falling tree, was brought down from Blackduck this morn- ing by Undertaker J. P. Lahr, and buried in Greenwood ceme- Beneficial. Sergeant Eilek, in charge of the local recruiting station for the U. S. army, has received a letter from Dr. Morrison, who went to Pensacola, Florida, some BROUGHT T0 POOR FARM HAS PLURAL PNEUMONIA J. E. Cook, who Is a Resident of Turtie River, Isa Very. Sick Man. J. E. Cook, a resident of Turtle River who has been conducting a candy store at that place for some time past, was brought down from his home this mors- ing and placed in the hands of the county pbysician, having been seriously ill for several days. Dr. Ward, county health officer, took Cook to the poor farm, where he made an examination of his condition and found that he was suffering with an acute attack of plural pneumonia. His illness is of such a serious nature that it may terminate fatally at any time, s Cook possesses no property and is without means, and will be taken care of at the poor farm, at the expense of the county. Farm for Sale. I offer for salean eighty acre farm, nicely located six miles south of Bemidji and three miles west of Nary. The farm has plenty of oak timber, and also considerable birch and some pine. The land is e} of ne}, Sec. 9, T, 145, R 33. Miss Clara Jenkins, Blackduck, Minn, Russell Secures New Location. Attorney P. J. Russell, whose office was burned yesterday morning, has secured temporary six weeks ago, accompanied by Mrs. Morrison and their daugh- ter, Jean, for the benefit of the health of the little girl, In the letter, the doctor states that Miss Jean is improving and that her condition is very favorable; that he has hopes of her entire recov- ery in the near future. The.doctor intended to start for Bemidji on Tuesday last, and will remain in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for twelve hours, when he will resume his journey north- ward and expects to arrivein Bemidji on the 9th of February, Saturday. Parents Meeting. A parents meeting will be held at the Central school building Friday afternoon of this week. All parents aud others interested in our public schools are re- quested to visit us on that date. Come at 1:30 and visit for an hour, after which all will as- semble in the high school build- ing where a program will be vendered. —A. P. Ritchie, Supt. OFFIGIAL, Remidji, Minn., Jan. 21, 1907, Council met at city hall in regular meeting. Called to order by Chalrman Gould. Present—Miller, Mayer, Kinch, Brinkman, McTaggart. Gould. Absent—Bowser, Graham, Smart. Minutes of last meeting réad and approved. The following audited bills were allowed: Ed Osterberg, five days rent of TR St e Chas. Freeland, scavenger. Kelly, Howe, Thompson & handles for fire department, J, P.-Omich, office supplies.... 5 Doran Bros., plumbing, closet in jail... 31 Transfer of liquor license J. J. Kinney to R. H. McDonald was granted. City clerk’s report of fees collected, $66.40, was accepted and ordered filed. Committee on salaries for ensuing year re- quarters in the Street building, opposite the Markham hotel, Shocking Mortality. The crowded ship gave a sudden tarch. There was a splash, “Ob,” wailed the young woman who had been sitting near the rail reading 8 book, “think of all those lives being lost!” But nothing could be done, and she gazed sadly at her copy of “Plutarch” dancing merrily on the waves far astern.—Chicago Tribune. RECOVERING FROM HIS MENTAL DERANGEMENT 0. M. Olson of Northome Discharged From the Hospital at Grand Rapids, Minn. O. M. Olson, ex-postmaster of Northome and deputy sheriff of Itasca county, arrived in the city yesterday afternoon from Grand Rapids, where he has been con- fined in a hospital battling for his life with a very serious attack of typhoid fever that kept him in bed for two months past. He left last evening for his home at Northome, where he will recuper. ate and take a much needed rest before resuming active business operations. Mr. Olson, prior to the misfor- tune two months ago, had been 5(deeply engrossed in his work and had no rest since the fall political campaign, in which he took a very active part. The constant labor told on his consti- ported as follows: Mayor's salary (pay monthly) per year.. 8500 00 'y, ber montl 40 00 salary, per m 30 00 Attorney’s salary, per month. 0 00 Assessor’s sala, - 250 00 20 00 60 00 500 20 00 50 00 50 00 44 bief engineer and janitor, month . 6500 Asslstant month . .. 6 Scavenger 5¢ per cubic foot 75 por load It was moved the salary of chief of police be $80 instead of 3%. Carried, It was moved the salary of clerk of water board be s instead of 8. Oarried. 1t was moved the salary of aldermen be $100 instead of $150. Tie vote. Lost. It was now moved the report as amended be accepted and adopted by the following “aye” and “nay” vote: “Ayes”—Miller. Kinch. Mayer, McTaggart, Brinkman and Gould. Nays—None, Absent—Bowser, Graham, Smart. Carried. Application of Duluth Consignment Co. for tution and fever set in, his mind becoming greatly effected; in fact, he was violent for several days prior to being taken to Grand Rapids for treatment. After being placed in the hospi- tal, the fever raged within him until his strong constitution was greasly racked and his powerful frame was reduced in weight to only about two-thirds normal condition. Mr. Olson has regained his mental faculties, but is still very weak, and it will be some time before heis again strong and well. e T0O LATE TO CLASSIFY. SO s oo i vwssieiold seven days license at $35 was rejected. Adjourned. W. A.GOULD, tery, Rev, Father O’Dwyer offieinting at the burial services. 7 Chairman, H Y, O e, WANTED: Competent girl for general house work. Inquire, Mrs. C, J. Ekstrand, 422 Min- nesota avenue. - James Cahill a Candidate. Anent the coming city election ‘it may be well to remind the voters of the city that city agsessor is one of the most im- portant if not the most im- portant office in the city, and for their own protection they should see that the very best man is chosen. In this connection it may be proper to remind the voters that James E.' Cahil, who was assessor forthe last two years and whose assessment was the most thorough and equitable in the history of this municipality, is a caudidate for re-election. Mr. Cahillis at present suffer- ing from a very severe attack of inflammatory rheumatism, and will not be ?*ble to see his friends before election, but they, as well as all others having the welfare of the city at heart, should see that he is re-elected on the 19th. Wood Sawing. Will contract the sawing of 400 or 500 cords of poles at our mill. Douglas Lumber company. WOULD LEAVE LOGATION T0 SENATE AND HOUSE Commercial Club Adopts Resolutions Inviting Normal . Scoool Commit- tees to Visit Bemidii. The following resolutions have been adopted by the Bemidji Commerecial club: “To the Senate and House of Representatives, St. Paul,”Minn. ““At a me6tibg of the Commer- cial-club ‘of the city of Bemidji, beld on the 5th day of February, 1907, the following resclution was unanimously adopted: “Whereas, The need of a sixth normal school in this state is generally conceded, and “Whereas, The greatest good to the greatest number will be best subserved by locating said school at some point in northern Minnesota, and “Whereas, Bills have been in- troduced providing for its loca- tion at Cass Lake, Bemidji and Thief River Falls; and the claims of each have been presented more or less fully to your honor- able bodies; now, therefore, be it “Resolved, That the Senate and House of Representatives be, and they are hereby respectfully invited to send a committee of their members, or such other committee as may to them seem best, to personally inspect the proposed locations,; and the sum of five hundred ($500 00) dollars is hereby pledged to defray the the expenses of such committee in making such personal inspec tion, and be it further *‘Resolved, That the Bemidj: Commercial club, and the citi- zens of Bemidji ard Beltrami county, generally, will cheerfully acquiesce in the findings and de- cision of such committee.” POOR FARM PEST HOUSE IS REABY FOR PATIENTS Those Quarantined With Smallpox to Be Moved From the Blakeslee Farm. Hereafter, the smallpox pa- tients of Beltrami county will be cared for at the pest: house which is located on the poor farm. For some time past, the smallpox cases have been quar- antined at the pest house be- longing to Dr. Blakeslee,: The-old pest house which was used several years ago, has. been moved from its old location to a new position about 500 feet from the main building at the poor farm and the place is being fitted up for the care of the ‘patients, who will be moved into it within a few days. The new arrange- meut makes matters much more easily to handle, in' connection with' caring. for the. smellpox patients of the ‘county. - 60T TRANSPORTATION BUT REFUSED TO WORK Fowlds Justice Gives Two Men Ten Days in the Beltrami County Jail. Two men giving their names as Richard Walton and John Doe were brought to this city ‘yesterday and lodged in the county jail, having been commit- ed to that institution by a justice of peace at Fowlds. The men' had been hired at Grand Forks, N. D., to work in the logging . camps of A. T. Hatcher, at Fowlds, but after their transportation had been furnished them from the ““Forx”’ to Fowlds, they refused to go to work according to their contract. They were arrested and taken before A. F.. Warner, justice of peaceat Fuwlds, where they plead guilty and were seutenced to serve ten days in the Beltrami county jiil, not beiag abls t pay a fine. Constable Rutherford Hayes brought the men to Be- midji and placed them in the hands of Deputy Sheriff John Bailey. Was Snowhound. George Dangerfield of this city returned home yesterday from a business trip to Winnipeg, during which he had some ex- citing experiences as a resulv of the snowbound conditions that prevail over in North Dakota and Manitoba. Mr. Dangerfield was snow- bound at Morris, Manitoba, on a Canadian Pacific train, for two days, and he praises the officials of that company for their kind acts toward the passengers. The officials provided plenty of good things to eat and charged the passengers nothing therefor. When Gretna was reached, and it was found that no trains were running south, the Great North- ern railway declined to care for the passengers. Minstrel Show Was Good. The Beach & Bowers’ Famous All White Minstrels entertained a large and ‘‘select” audience as last night. It is very seldom that we get a good minstrel com- pany, yet Beach & Bowers seemed to hold the attention of “Wade” expressed itat the Grand | ® Il. Their jokes were original, singing and dancing right up-to- date, introducing several new features and parodies. Alberto, the flexible marvel, was one of the best contortionists ever seen on the stage, seemingly having no bones.— Daily Statesman, Salem, Ore., Nov. 10th. Beach & Bowers minstrels are slated to appear at the City Opera House, on Tuesday, Feb- roary 12, Parents Should Attend. The parents of school children of the city and all who are in- terested in the welfare of the public schools of Bemidji should make it a point to attend the ‘“‘parents’ meeting’’ which will bé held at the central school build-! ing tomorrow afternoon. Ffom 1:30 to 2 o’clock there will be vis- iting among those in attendance and the teachers, after whicha program will be rendered in the ! high school building. A large attendance would en- courage both teachers and pupils in their work and do much good to the cause of education in this community. YESTERDAY'S FIRE KEPT | WITHIN RAZED DISTRICT| No Further Damage Was Done---Not: Definitely Known Whether All Will Rebuild. The fire of yesterday, which: destroyed seven buildings, was | kept under control after 10 o’clock in the forenoon, and al- though the timbers which had | been razed blezed up.occasion- ally, there was no further trouble from fire. . % The buildings were entirely consumed, and where were sub- | stantial blocks there is nothing now but smouldering heaps of ruins. It will take some time to clean up the debris, after the in- surance adjusters have adjusted the small amount of insurance that was carried on two of the buildings. | It is not definitely known whether all of those who owned buildings that were destroyed will rebuild at once or not, but Thome & Mayer will at once erect a temporary building and will soon begin to erect perma- nent buildings to replace those burned. TWO BASKETBALL GAMEs HERE ON FRIDAY HIGHT Girls Teams of Bemidji and Park Rapids High schools and City Teams. A basketball game will be played at the opera house Friday evening between the girl’s team of the Bemidji High School ‘and the Park Rapids High girls. And as a ‘“‘side issue’’ of the feature of the evening, there will bea game between the fire depart- ment five and the retail clerks’ team. All of which will be con- cluded with a dance 1 the hall, to which a general inv:tation has been extended to the public. The game between the two girls’ teams gives promise of be- ing an exciting contest. The Park Rapids Highs have the re- putation of being very clever at the game, while the local con- tingent have demonstrated that they are very well versed in the rudiments of basketball, and are willing to try conclusions with the girls from the ‘Rapids.” Harry Geil, coach for the girls, has been givicg his cherges some hard practice. The two city men’s teams are |composed - of very ood players, and there is-keen rivalry between the two organizations. The last game resulted in a victory for the firemen, but the clerks fought every minute of the play, and the contest wasa fast one from starg to finish. - he line-up for the firemen and jclerks has nat yet been decided upon...i! ol The girls” tzams will line up as follows: .. ity 3 PARK BAPIDS - 5 BEMIDIL Rena Maltby Forward (Capt.)Shirley Knox Florence Fuller Forward - Eva Getchell Alice White Center Ethel Getchell EllaArnold Guard - Bernice Pendergast Ella Wall Guard " " Belle Larson Miss Kingsford, coach of the Park Rapids team, will umpire, while Harry Geil;icoach of Be- midji’s team, wilt referae: Symington’s: orchestra will furnish music for:the.dance. Attention, Elks. Regular mceting” tonights at 8 o’clock, of Bemidji Lodge, B. P. 0. E, No. 1052. All absentees beware of Kan- garoo Court.”’ e —C. L. Decker, E. R. Overcoats that forme;'ly sold $22 and $20 The lots of B. Kuppenheimer’s Suits and €320, ' e Clothing House for $25, $24, Final Riddance of Men's and Youn SUITS AND OVERCOATS Those who have atterded our clean up salé;knOWfénd those who have not ought not let another week slip by- The Values are Unquestionably the St_r(;figest ‘Offéli'ed a Bemidji Public in Many Seasons. Because of their character and because- of the ~fact -that Schneider Bros. styles are usually a season ahead, therefore can be worn so much longer. Many of the advertised linesare small and are likely to be closed out early. An early visit is advisable, Clothcraft Hand Tailored Suits add Over- coats that formerly sold for - $18, 815 and $12 for /. $9 75 Dividing our entire stock of ‘Quality” Cloth- ing in two grand lots arranged o for easy choosing at 5‘14.-75gand$9'75