Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 17, 1907, Page 1

I 1 THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONE MINNESOTA HISTORICAL VOLUME 4. NUMBER 303 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 17, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEK (0. AUDITOR WILMANN’S FINANCIAL STATEMENT Complete Report in This Issue, in Supplement Form--- Some Interesting Details of Receipts and Disburse- ments During Past Year Are Set Forth. It1s really to be regretted tha.!.} so few citizens who pay taxes and should keep themselves informed as to the financial condition of the county, read carefully the financial statement as prepared; each year by the county auditor and published for the informa- ! tion of the public, The state la.w! requires that this publication be | made so that all taxpayers may | know exactly what disposition has been made of the public funds. Every item of expendi- ture and for what specific pur- pose paid out is set forth in de- tail in the statement. Every tax- payer should inform himself of] the manner in which the public business is transacted by read- ing carefully the compiled fig- ures given in these annual re-| ports. County Auditor Wilmann has this year prepared one of the most complete docum.ents showing the receipts and dis- bursements of the county that has ever been submitted for pub- lic ‘nspection. It is arranged in a manner that every intelligent reader can read- ily understand. The many class- ifications are so presented as to make cvery fund clear to anyone looking through it. Itisan ad- mirable compilation and Mr. Wilmann is to be congratulated upon theintelligent manner of its preparation and its completeness in detail. The statement was turned over to the printer in March and as it was a lengthy document it has taken some time to put it into type for our read- ers. The Pioneer here presents some figures taken from the pre- pared copy for the general in- formation of its readers through- out the county. During the past year the total expenditures for the county for all purposes and interest on county bonds was $180,404.98. This includes county revenue, road and bridge, poor, incidental and county attorney’s contingent funds, all state and school taxes. Tax collections for all purposes, which includes state, scheol, county, township and village was $191,035.62. There was received from liquor licenses $3,560; game licenses $252; interest on deposits $1519.19; nomination fees $492. There was paid to the Bel- trami county’s contribution to Minnesota $22,280.19; paid to school districts,$72,261.28; towns and villages, $26,958.13; refunded on account of abatements on taxes and private redemption, $851 95; $27,880.40 was used for road and bridge purposes, leav- ing tha acecount overdrawn in the ''sum of §20.047.07. Probate court expenses for the year amounted to $1,275. Justice ccourt expenses for the entire county foots up to $1,023,41; cor- oner’s fees $281.20; board of prisoners $1,691.50. Salaries of county officers and employees, except that of judge of probate, and the fee officers— clerk of court, register of deeds, sheriff and commissioners— amountad to $11,70750. The amount paid county commission- ers in salaries, mileage and per diem, not including pay for ex- amining roads, was $634 50, The primary election cost $203.14, while the general elec- tion cost $218.35. Some of the primary and general election bills were not paid until after January 1. There was paid out for wolf bounties $705. Books and stationery cost $2,425.67 for the year, while legal notices, in- cluding ballots, cost $2,593.67; assessing unorganized territory cost $414 46. The total expenditure for poor during the year foots up to $8, 626.79, distributed as follows: Board and cave of paupers at the poor farm and maintainance of the poor farm, $5896.22; care of paupers other than at the poor farm, $I208.12; transportation for dependents to other points for care, $202.65;salaries of over- seer of poor farm, $900; miscel- laneous, $424.80. The total assessed valuation of Beltrami county is r-al estate: $4,745.069, and personal pro- perty, $723.244. The total tax levy for all pur- poses, including state, county, school townships and villages was $201,867.74. The present total bonded in- debtedness of Beltrami county is $110,000; registered and unpaid warrants $129,863.97, making the total liability $251,868.97. The total assets, which in- cludes uncollected taxes, county buildings, furniture, and cash in the treasury is $360.248.39. The foregoing is but a very brief and incomplete summary of the exhaustive report prepared by Auditor Wilmann but it may serve to give the Pioneer readers some idea of the present financial condition of the county and the purposes for which public money has been expended. WILL APPROPRIATELY GELEBRATE ITDE MAI Descendants of Vikings from Four Counties Will Come to Be- midji That Day. The patriotic sons of Norway residing in Beltram, Clearwater, Hubbard, Cass and Itasca coun- ties will celebrate the annmiver- sary of Norwegian indepeadence at Bemidji on May 17th, that be- ing the conclusion reached at a meeting of local descendants of the Vikings, which was held in this city last night. A number of enthusiastic Nor- wegiwns of the city met last pight, and after discussing the proposition for an appropriate celebration on the 17de Mai, the following committee on arrange- ments was appointed. Olof Hoff, John Wilmann, George Anderson,E. Hjelmeseth, E. Nordtug and C. Johnson, and Misses Haarklau, Solheim and Melaas. the court house, where approp- riate exercises will be held. Speeches will be made by Joha Wilmann and other local speak- ers, as well as Dr. Christenson of Cass Lake and some other outside orators of note. 1n connection with the exer- cises, there will probably bea parade and some athletic con- tests. The Bemidji band will furnish music for the -occasion, and invitations will be sent out to the residents of other towns to come to Bemidji and assist in the celebration. K. P. ““Doings” at Blackduck. The K. of P. lodge at Black- duck will confer the third rank ona number of candidates to- morrow evening, and an invita- tion has been extended to the members of the Bemidji lodge to be present at the meeting. A party of ten or twelve local knights will go the “Duck” and meet with the brethren there, being assured, from past experi- ences, that -there will be ‘‘some- thing doing,” all the time. Itis the intention to secure sl The Pioneer—40c a month, “‘Shorty” a Martyr (?) When “Shorty” Wesley stopped in Crookston, on his way to visit the penitentiary at Still- water, a representative for the talk freely, a pastime in which he is a skilled artist, In sub- stance, Wesley said: “Iam innocent of the crime for which I am going below and some day I believe that the real criminals will be discovered and I will be released. I am living in hopes, otherwise I would not go down to Stillwater except on a stretcher.” Twelve men, who had been passed by his counsel, and who heard all the evidence in his trial, including his confessions to Foote and McGraw, deliberated but twenty-seven minutes in con- victing Wesley. His heroic state- ents at this time go with con- siderable allowance. Albert Brewer Married. Albert Brewer, one of the well- to do farmers living in the Town of Frohn, was married yester- day, in this city, Rev. Ulbrecht, German Lutheran pastor from Cass Lake, performing the ceve- mony. Both the bride and groom are well known among the settlers east of the city and also in Bemidji, and the best of wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Brewer. They will make their home on Mr. Brewer’s farm, which is located oa the Mississippi river five miles east Beltrami Electric Light & Power company’s dam and power plant. New Postoffice at Domas. Congressman Steenerson re- ceived a communication from Washington, this morning, in- forming him that a postoffice has been authorized to be established at Domas, Beltrami county. Sophia Miller has received the appointment as postmistress.— Crookston Journal. Domas is located about six miles northeast of Shotley post- office, Zad south o: the "westerly arm of lower Red lake. Experienced Seamstress Wanted. An experienced seamstress can secure steady work with good wages by applying to the undersigned. —Mrs. Charles Walker, 615 Minnesota Ave. Crookston Times induced him to of Bemidji, near the site of the| KILLING OF WILLIS A POSSIBLE MURDER Sensational Developments in the In- vestigation of the Tragedy Com- mitted at Deer River. DR. RUSSELL, AS CORONER, HELD AN AUTOPSY AT GRAND RAPIDS Indications That Willis Was Shot a Second Time While Trying to Leave. Grand Rapids, April 17.— (Special to Pioneer.)—A decided sensation was caused here yes- terday when Dr., Russell, as county coroner, performed an autopsy on the body of Thomas Willis, who wae shot by his son, Keaton Willis, at Deer River,last Friday. Dr. Russell was very careful in his examination of thei body, and he found somef conditions that were startling, and havea tendancy to throw a much differ- ent light on the exact manner in { which the elder Willis met his death, Dr. Russell found a second bul- let wound, there being a popular idea that Willis was shot but once. This second bpullet en- tered the right hip and followead a course under the skin, after being deflected, until it lodged in the backbone. The other wound (which was visible to everyone) had entered at the base of the brain and was lodged in the bones of the forehead. . The theory of the state is that after the first shot had been fired at Willis, the old man turned to go away and was again shot, as he was leaving. There were no powder marks, hence Willis must have been some feet dis- tant when the second shot was fired. i It is repotted that shortly after shooting his father, young Willis stated that the “only thing he had to be thankful for was that the shot hit.” The preliminary hearing of young Willis -will probably be held tomorrow, and it is expected that there will be further dis. closures made by the 'avi('.nessesl for the prosecution, tending to show manslavghter, if not mur- der. The man killed was under- sized, weighing about 125 pounds, while the son, who did the shoot- ing, is full-grown, ‘mature, active and larger than the father. The March Apportionment. County Auditor Wilmann, Tuesday completed the March settlement, the total tax collec- tiors amounting to $36,292.66, from November 1, 1906 to March 1, 1907. Tkis amount will be distributed as follows: State revenue fund State school fund $1388.97 1085.85 County revenue fund 5304.99 County poor fund 1766.04 County road and bridge fund 1428,59 County bonds 2981.04 Ditch fund 118.18 Building fund 250.17 General school fund 933.72 Indebtedness 7.28 State loans to towns 546.58 State loan school district 1009.98 Town funds 5795.51 School district fund 18717.31 DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S GOUNTRY NEIGHBORS Live Correspondents of the Pioneer Write the News From Their Localities. SPAULDING. Walter Ihde of Nymore was a visitor with N. McCartney Tues- day evening, returning home Wednesday via Wilton. M. Sande ‘was a caller on his son-in-law, A. Becker, at Long Lake Tuesday. John Hanson drove to Fowlds Wednesday on a visit to A. Blom. M. Rygg and H. A. Fladham- mer were city shoppers Friday, Christ and Arne Sande were Wilton business transactors Sat- urday. Mrs. G. Forte and son, Allen, and Miss Clara Sweiger, the Pony Lake schooi teacher, were at Bemidji Saturday. Miss Bella Sande returned from Fowlds Wednesday. NEBISH. C. F. Ditty went to Bemidji Monday where he has secured a positicn, A. Watson went to Bemidji on Monday, where he has secured employment at the roller rink. Money Cheerfully Refunded $ as to Copyright 1907 House of Kuppenheimer these makers. $20 lapel Varsity cut. Clothing House 25 of exclusive fabrics. ours begins. Never forg et the *Woolton” Suit proposition. Not a poor one in the lot, last thorough quality suits. puts the choice on the higher level. Tailoring that cannot be bettered. A LARGE CROWD ATTENDS BLACKDUCK PRESBYTERY The Presbytery of Adams Is Holding Highly Interesting Meetings---Many Ministers Participating, and People of Blackduck Are Proving Hospitable Hosts. Blackduck, April 17,—(Special to Pioneer.)—The Presbytery of Adams, which embraces all of the Presbyterian congregations north and west of Bemidji, is holding a meeting in this village and thereis a large attendance of pastors and laymen from var- ious towns throughout the north half of the state. Many of the visitors arrived here Monday evening, and the good people of Blackduck are seeing toit that all of their guests are comfortably housed and well cared for generally. The Presbytery opened auspi- cously last evening, with a popular meeting, which was very interesting and instructive, After a brief song service, Rev. N. A. Gilehrist of Crookston read the scriptures. Rev. W. P. Ward of Crookston gave a concise history of Presby- terianism. His address con- tained a great deal of information which is not generally known, about the historical development of the church., The address of Mr. Ward was followed by a vocal solo by James Sullivan, “I Can Wait.” Mr. Sullivan rendered the solo in his usual pleasing manner, Rev. Grant Stroh of Warren gave an address on “The Cardi- nal Points of Presbyterian Doc- trine.” His address showed careful study of his subject and a familiarity with facts which was well received by the large audience. Rev. J. F. Barackman of Thief River Falls then spoke on ‘“The Practical Work of the Presbyter- ian Church,” in which he re- viewed the missionary work (both home and foreign) thatis also gave a brief but interesting review of the church’s benevalent heads and their work. The program for today was as follows: The first basiness session of the Presbytery convened at 9 o’clock. Election of moderator and tem- porary clerk. Business session from 1:30 to 5 o’clock. Public supper and reception at 5 o’clock. The evening session will begin at 8. Sermon by the retiring mo- derator, Rev. W. J. Hall of Hal- lock, Address, Dr. N. R. Adams of Minneapolis. Tomorrow’s program: Business session all forenoon. Afternoon session begins at 1:30. “The Minister as a Student,”’ N. A, Gilchrist, Crookston. ‘‘The Minister as Pastor,”Rev. W. P. Ward, Crookston. *“The Minister as Preacher,” Rev, S. E. P. White, Bemidji. “The Minister as Missionary,” Rev. W. J. Hall, Hallock. “The Minister as a Man of God,” Rev. Grant Stroh, Warren. In the evening Mr. D. K. Laurier will deliver an address on “The Power of the Sunday School,” and at the conclusion of the services, the Presbytery will adjourn sine die. _— J. R. Oringer spent Friday and Saturday in Bemidji., Olaf Olson aad John McComas of Redby spent Sunday with their families. Miss Florence Huck spent Saturday at Puposky. Mrs. Wm. Hillgrove of Bemidjt spent Sunday with her daughter, Miss Florence Huck. Miss Lily Gustafson of Pu- posky was the guest of Miss Florence Huck on Sunday. Mrs. A. Edwards and daugh- ter, Myrtle, left on Monday for Minneapolis for an extended visit. Archie Ditty returned from Redby Sunday. Fred Smith of Bemidji was in You’ll Make Money Here Now if you're willing to spend $15 for a Spring Suit or Overcoat. At that price you'll find herea special lot of B. Kuppenheimer garments that are well worth $20 to $22 in Blacks, Grays, Scotches and Coverts. best of the season’s productions from We can sell them at They’re the $15 will do a good deal for you in the Kuppenheimer fine It'll buy you one of the new 3-button, wide Full of style and quality. Here is the field This $15 Sale of Suits and Overcoats is a great thing. Kup- penheimer’s end-of-the-season “broken lots,” These suits are regular $22 and $20 values at $15. They’re like finding money. See our window display. Their season ends From the’ first $10 and $12. About these boys’ “Best Ever” Clothes. Such worth for your money you never saw. Come sy Ty in we’ll be pleased to show you. town on Tuesday. Mrs. J. Burk and daughter, Ada, returned to Bemidji Wednesday. LOuIS. H. E. Rice and his cousin, John Rice, were in this v1cm1ty last week looking after the logs of the former. He got Lester Kirk- patrick and Ike Fullerton to haul in getting the logs which were on the lake boomed although the road was too soft to haul the re- mainder of them. They re- turned to Bemidji via Teustrike Thursday. Miss Charlotte Baumgartner 18 visiting at E. D. Bentley’s this week until her father and brother have things in camp No. 2. The family will live there this sum- mer. Charlotte spent the winter with Miss Arnold and attended school at Rebedew. Fred M. Pracht returned from a visit to Elbow Lake on Sunday accompanied by Mrs, Pracht’s sisters, Misses Nora and Mabel Johnson. Mrs. Pracht and baby and her brother, Melvin, came home from Ross & Ross’ camp last week. W. B. Smith of Bartlett, N. Dak., was a caller at Pimush Lake a couple of days last week, E. D. Bentley is hauling hay for Mr. Talsness. - Swan Tell of Moose Lake bauled lumber from Cass Lake last week. A. O. Anderson was a Ten- strike visitor Friday. He made \the trip on foot. O. S. Newman, Mrs. Newmm some boom sticks and the poor farm, where he will Alsop and John Arendt were visitors at Bentley’s Sunday. ““Jimmy” Jerrard Branches Out. James R. Jerrard, betier known among the printing fraternity as ‘“Jimmy,” has as- sociated himself with H. W. Grimmer and John Hommes, at St. Cloud, in the formation of the “‘Security Blank Boeokand Print- ing Co.,”and will again be in this part of the country, circulating among the business men, solicit- ing orders. Mr. Jerrard was for many years connected with the St. Cloud Journal-Press, and has an extensive acquaintance in this part of the state, Mr. Jerrard is president of the new company, and will represent the concern on the road. }md family, H. W. and Chauncey Brought to Poor Farm. Andrew Robinson, a lumber- jack, was brought down from Tenstrike this morning and taken receive treatment for an ailment from which it is doubtfulif he will recover. Robinson has been working in the camps of Ross & Ross, near Tenstrike. The sick man was in charge of Dr. Joseph H. Abromvich, of Tenstrike. Buried His Sister. James Lappen returned yes- terday from Rice Lake, Wis., where he went ten days ago to attend the last sad rites of his sister, Mrs, J. McLeod, who died at that place. Mrs. Me- Leod’s funeral was held onThurs- day of last week. The deceased is survived by her husband and six children, Card Party. The Modern Samaritans will give a card party Thursday even- ing, April 18, at the I. O. O. F. hall. Lunch will be served and a good time assured all who attend. The Pioneer at all times has in stock office supplies of every description being done by the church, and .