Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 15, 1907, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE VOLUME 4. NUMBER 251 FIRE-PROOF BUILDINGS ON SITE OF REGENT FIRE Thome & Mayer, Fred Dudley and Mondeau Estate Will Rebuild at Once. Substantial fire-proof build- ings will replace the frame struc- tures on Minnesota avenue, which were destroyed by fire on February 6. In all, seven buildings were wiped out, being entirely con- sumed, except for the stone fouudations. Thome & Mayer, who owned one double building snd one single block, intend to erect a substantial and commodious block on the corner of Minnesota avenue and Second street, where their saloon formerly stood. Mr. Mayer states that he has already made arrangements with a Crookston architect to draw plans and specifications for the proposed new building and that the work on the block will be commenced as soon as possible. In the meantime, Thome & Mayer are doing business in the small frame structure which has been placed in the front of the old site. Fred Dudley, who 1s of that never-say-die spirit, has already commenced wark on a two-story block to replace the one de- stroyed in the fire. Fred says that nothing is ever so bad that it might not have been worse, and that this holds good relative to the fire. He is fixing the rear part of the block, which was left partially standing, and will be doing business tomorrow. The new block will be bester than the old one. He has a frame building in front of his old place and with Garry Brennan and “Billy”] Smith behind the bar, is doing a|™ good business. The Mondeau estate, which owned twe buildings lost by the fire, will, according to present reports, replace the old buildings with new ones, in keeping with the other buildings that will adorn the block. When these buildings are all completed, that end of the busi- ness district will compare very favorably with any other part of the city. Will Go to Crookston. A number of the members of the Bemidji Lodge of Elks have been invited to go to Crookston and attend the social session of the “Queen City” “bunch,” which will be held next Wednes- day evening of next week. Un- doubtedly, a number of the local B. P, 0. E.’s will be there. The Crookston Journal says of the proposed “blow-out’’: “The Crookston Lodge of Elks announce the biggest social ses- sion in the history of the organi- zation in this city for Wednesday evening February 20. Elaborate plans are being made for the red letter event and scores of Elks from outside points will be here for the festive occasion. ‘A special program is being arranged and among the features will be addresses by Ex-Gov. Sarles of North Dakota, who'is a hum-dinger in Elkdom, Judge Nethaway of Stillwater, Bro. Lou Wilkes of Minneapolis, Bro. Steve Gravelle of Duluth, the Elks’ Quartette, The Little Ger- man Elks’ Band and scores of other features which will make the night a festive one, all other good things being washed down by Elks’ milk, which will be brought down in a refrigerator car from the Red Lake Indian reservation. It is safe to say that there will be few Elks at home either in Crookston or Northern Minnesota on that evening, they will all be gathered on the regular feeding grounds in this city.® Wood Sawing. Will contract the sawing of 400 or 500 cords of poles at our mill. Douglas Lumber company. BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 1907. Charter Makes Mayor a Mem- ber of Library Board. Recently, the city council accepted the public library from the Ladies Public Library association, which is a splendid thing for Bemidji, if properly cared for. Under the provisions of the city charter, a board shall have charge of the aflairs of the library, and it is further provided that this board shall consist of five members, one of whom shall be the mayor of the city, another the principal of the public schools, and TEN CENTS PER WEEK three other members, two of whom may be ladies. Knowing Mr. Pogue’s qualifications along ‘book larning” lines, does the public believe that higher education would be advanced by his supervision of the library, should he be elected mayor next Tuesday? 2.2 2?22 THE PROBATE GOURT| Judge Clark Has Been a Busy in- dividual During the Present Week. February 14 —Petitions for appointment of administrator were filed in the cases of the estates of Richard J. Albrant and J. P. Taylor. Petition for final accounting of Belle Markham, administratrix in the estate of J. M. Markham, was filed and hearing set for March 15, 1907, at 10 o’clock a. Application was made for ap- pointment of a guardian of Sever J. Ressdal, an insane person. The young man was committed to the asylum last winter from the probate court of Polk county. The estate consists of cash securities, and the father of the deceased, who lives in the town of Aure, is the petitioner who wishes to protect the unfortunate young man’s estate. February 15.—An adjourned hearing on claims in the estate of Oliver Rebedew was held this morning, and the evidence taken in several disputed claims. The final decree of distribution in the estate of W. F. Street was made this morning and J. F. Gibbons, the administrator, dis- charged and his bondsmen re- leased from further liability. The estate has been fully ad- ministered and is the largest ever probated in Beltrami county. ANTON R. ERICKSON. Candidafe for Alderman, from Second Ward, City Election, Feb. 19. Anton R. Erickson has an- nounced his candidacy for alder- man from the Second ward, at the city election tobeheld next Tuesday. Mr. Erickson has had much experience asa public official, He lived in the city of Crookston for several years; was a member of the board of directors of the Crookston Commercial union, and was for several terms dep- uty county auditor of Polk county. Mr. Erickson has been closely identified with municipal matters in several places where he has resided, and is in a posi- tion to give gcod service to the city. Were Here From Bagley. Judge W. S. McClenahan and Court Reporter George Moody came over from Bagley last night and went to Brainerd this morning, having completed the Mr. Lawrence Evart Will Present “Wej Are King,” A Very Strong [ Play. I The leading woman of Walker Whiteside’s production of “We Are King,” in which Lawrence Evart is starring this season, is Flora Mae Haven. Miss Haven is only nineteen years of age and is probably one of the youngest| leading women on the stage. She was born at Worcester, Mass., and for five years she studied music with; the idea of going on the operatic stage. In connec-| tion with her vocal studies, she a J MISS FLORA MAE HAVEN. spent several years under the teaching of Jacques Hoffman, the celebrated violin teacher of Berlin. Miss Haven has not al- together abandoned her operatic ambition, although the fact that she has in three years’ time ad- vanced to the position of leading woman, will doubtless have a tendency to persuade her to re- main in the dramatic field. She is very fond of athletic sports and is a splendid horsewoman. Her father owns of the finest private stables in the country and she holds several speedway records. Her summers are al- ways spent with her parents at the beautiful home at Shrews- bury, Mass. At City Opera House, Friday evening. S A special reduction in waists will be given at the Berman Em porium Friday and Saturday.- [OOSR A S STl TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. AN AN WANTED—Three or four un- term of court held at Bagley for Clearwater county, Call at the Pioneer .when you are in need of office supplies. furnished rooms, by married couple, on or near main street. IMPORTANT MATTERS IN | oPeea vouse Tomek™. GOURT FOR GLEARWATER . GOUNTY GOMPLETED Term Adjourned Until April 30th and Jurors Ordered to Report on That Date. The Clearwater term of dis- trict court was adjourned last evening until April 30, and the petit jurors ordered to report for duty that day at 10 o’clock. The final disposition of cases to date is as follows: Amund O. Lee vs. Mrs. H. D. Campbell, appellant: The case was continued over the term, al- lowing plaintiff to make reply within twenty days and the pay- ment to the appellant of 5. All cases of the Minneapolis Brewing Co.. vs. Swan Torkel- son and the several other defend- ants were stricken from the cal- endar, In the case of Thomas Wiltse vs. L. O. Tangjerd, appellant, the jury awarded a verdict to the defendant, the plaintiff sueing to recover $22 for fees as surveyor. The plaintiff was granted a stay of twenty days. Thos. Wiltse vs. village of Bag- ley, appellant. In this .case plaintiff sues for fees as sur- veyor and is awarded a verdict|- of $15. The defendant village was granted a stay of twenty days. Solomon North vs. M. J. Kolb, There are two cases in one. The evidence will be taken on Feb- ruary 25, before E. H. Reff as referee and submitted to the court later, and the other to be tried at the adjourned term. H. H. Ekeland vs. Albert C. SOME 600D GAMES OF - BASKETBALL IN SIGHT Local Men’s Five May Play ‘“‘A. A. N.s” and Crookston Queen City Business College. There is considerable doing in the basketball circles of the cit , and it is more than likely that there will be several games played in the near iuture be- tween the local fives and some visiting teams. The management of the local team has been corresponding with the famous “A. A. A.” team of St Paul, and it is more than probable that the famous Capital City team will play here against the pick of the city. The “A. A. |A.’s” intend to play in Duluth, and it is the intention of the Be midji manager to hdve them come here from Duluth for one game. Correspondence is also being had with the team representing the Queen City Business college at Crooltston, and a game with that organization is among the probabilities. The ‘girls’ team of the high Quitberg. The defendant with-~ drew his answer and plaintiff took judgment, without any costs or disbursements,: Two divorces were granted: J. H. Ferris was granted a divorce from his wife Alice, who de serted him some time ago; and Ingeborg Haugen was granted a divorce from her husband, Tor- gus H., on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. Basket remnant sale. Extra special bargains will be given Friday, Saturday and Mounday. At the Berman Emporium. Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is bereby given that the partnership heretofore exist- ing by and between P. H. Hawkins and Alex Doran has this day been dissolved by the purchase by J. F. Hawkins of all the interest of Alex Doran. J. F. Hawkins assuming all liabilities on account of Alex’ Doran, and the new firm will collect all out- standing claims dve the firm, ' Dated at' Bemidji, this 14th day of February,1907. by March 1st or April 1st, Private entrance desired. Ad- dress box 782, Bemidji, Minn: —P. H. Hawkins, —J. F. Hawkins, ~—Alex Doran. school is looking for more ‘“‘worlds to conquer.”’” The girls of the Cass Lake high school challenged the Bemidji highs, | some weeks ago, for a game, but recent correspondence indicates that the “Lakers” will not play the locals, unless the game is played with strictly girls’ rules governing the game. The Be- midji girls are a hardy lot and prefer the rules that govern the common game. H. P. BURROUGHS, Candidate for Alderman From the Fourth Ward. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for alderman to repre- sent the Fourth ward, and solicit the support of the voters at the election to be held Tuesday, February 19th next. - B @ H. P. BURROUGHS. If I am elected, I shall at all times endeavor to serve my ccn stituents fairly and impartially, and for the best interests of the entire city. —H, P. Burroughs. Sewers in Good Working Order. M. D.. Stoner, city engineer, made an examination of the out let of the sewers yesterday, to ascertain in just what condition the recently laid mains were, since the big fall of snow this winter. He states that after opening up the man-hole at the lower end of the sewer system, where the covering over the pipe is only four feet, so as to ascertain what eflect the long cold winter had on the system, he found that it was flowing freely, with no evi dence of frost, but the amount of sewage was too small to keep the large outlet pipe free from sediment without intermittent flushing, as the total flow would not fill a three-inch pipe. - Local news on last page. . “One Good Term Deserves Another” - - @ B et ® ot B e, B : ' MAYOR A. A. CARTER -3 Candidate for Re-election. Did Mr. Pogue Tell The Truth? To the Editor of the Bemidji Pioneer, Bemidji, Minn. DEAR ‘SIR:—I am reliably informed that Mr. J. P. Pogue, can- didate for mayor of this city, has frequently and publicly stated that Mr. H. W. Bailey had beaten him out of $20 at the time when Mr. Pogue, as street commissioners, was reporting and making - | payment of the moneys collected for water rents. Having been present at the time referred ‘to by Mr. Pogue and seeing and hearing everything that took place between Mr. Pogue and Mr. Bailey, I desire out of justice to Mr. Bailey and out of fairness to Mr. Pogue, to state through the:columns of your - paper the actual facts as to what transpired. At the time referred to I was sittine in the office of the village clerk with Mr. Bailey, no one else being present, when Mr. Pogue entered. Mr. Bailey was sitting onthe north side of the table and I was sitting on the west side, and Mr. Pogue took a seat on the south side, I’ was within two or three feet of each of them. Mr. - Pogue took from his pocket a bunch of bills, placed them on the table in front of him, pushed the bunch across to Mr. Bailey, say- ing “There is so much money (stating the amount) which I have collected,” and Mr. Bailey straightened out the bills and counted the money immediately in front of Mr. Pogue and in my plain sight, and when he bad finished, said, “I made this $20 less’ to which Mr. Pogue replied that there should be all he stated, and Mr. Bailey then asked me to follow him in the count, which I did, and I made the same amount as Mr. Bailey had. - Then Mr. Pogue took the money, counted it again and said . that the amount Mr. Bailey claimed was correct, and that he had lost $20 in the shuffle someway, and in a joking way, as I thought, said, ‘I think one of you have it, I don’t know which,” but he said, ‘It isn’t asif I haven’t $20 more” and he took it out of his pocket and handed it to Mr. Bailey getting a receipt for his money. The money was never off the table, never out of Mr. Pogue’s or my sight until Mr. Pogue added the other §20. There was no friction, heated discussion, threats or statements made other than I have stated here. —L. G. PENDERGAST. —_fi Candidate for Alderman, Second Ward. | H. W. BAILEY, I hereby announce myself a candidate for election to the office of alderman from the Sec- ond ward, Candidate for City Clerk, at City Elec- tion, Feb. 19. H. W. Bailey has announced his candidacy for the office of city clerk. Mr. Bailey has had much ex- perience in the municipal affairs of the community, having served as village recorder (prior to the adoption of the city charter) for two terms, during which the re- I solicit the dsupporfi of the voters of my ward at the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 19, and if elected will serve the best inter- ests of the city to best of my ability. —J. Bisiar. M. B. A. Meeting. A regular meeting of the M. B. A, will be held at the I. 0. O. F. ball tomorrow evening at which time thirty candidates will be initiated. After the initiation a Dutch supper will be served. All members are requested to be present. Get one of those beautiful waists in advance spring styles. They have them in all fabrics at. the Berman Emporiam. A liberal reduction will be given Friday and Saturday. cords were kept in a first-class manner, and Mr. Bailey was al- ways punctual in his work and expeditious in co-operating with the members of the council at’ meetings so that business did not drag. Mr. Bailey is an old soldier, being an honored member of Bemidji G, A. R. post, of which he has been commander ever since its organization. exemplary citizan and well wor- thy the support of any voter. Eastern Star Meeting. A regular meeting of the Eas- tern Star will be held at the Masonic hall tonight at 8 o'clock. All members and visit- ing members are requested to be present. There will bea pro- gram aud 6ther amusements, Heisan " -3