Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 23, 1907, Page 1

+— THE BEMIDJI DATLY PION WIHESETA | HIS 1 ORICAL [ VOLUME 4. NUMBER 308 BEMIDJ1, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 28, 1907 TEN CENTS PER WEEK FINAL MEET THIS WEEK FOR THE PRAIRIE LEAGUE Promoter Price Writes Frank Lycan About New League, Which is Believed to Be a Go---Bemidji Ready With Its ‘‘Panga,” Etc. As the kinks begin to come out of the delayed spring weather, the Bemidji baseball fans are emerging from their shell of reticency and begin to talk of the things along baseball lines that are in store for this city during]| the coming summer, The attempts to organize a “Prairie League,”” to be com- posed of teams representing Be- midji, Crookston, Fargo, James- town, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Devils Lake and Minot, seem to be awaiting the pleasure of President Price of Fargo, who is gathering the ‘‘fans’’ together in the various towns and ascertain- ing the prospects for support of fast ball. It is expected that Mr. Price will call a meeting in a few days, at which a schedule committee will be appointed and the final organization of the league will be perfected. Bemidji is ready and willing to do her part for league ball. At a meeting held recently, there was unanimous sentiment for league ball in this city. The committee to whom was assigned the task of soliciting funds for the maintainance of a team has already secured guarantees for $1,200, and as the city already has a tine ball park, centrally located, we can boast of being! “in it” with any team in the pro- posed league. The local management has, so far, signed no players, but sever- al fast men have been kept in line ard can be signed on-short notice, and they will hold their own!with any exponents of the game who will be fixtures in this league. However, the call of President Price is awaited with impatience, as the ball microbe is getting very busy with Bemidji fanatics, and there 1s liable to be an epi- demic at any time. Since the above was written the subjoined letter has been re- ceived from Mr. Price. Bemidji is ready for her game, and will send a representative to the meeting. Mr. Price’s letter: “Fargo, North Dakota, April 20, 1907. Frank Lycan, Bemidji, Minn. Dear Sir: On April 10th the writer in response to several requests from different towas throughout North Dakota and Minnesota called a meeting at Grand Forks of representatives from Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Minot, Bis- marck, Jamestown, Fargo, Crookston and Bemidji with the object in view of organizing what —_— might be called the ,‘‘Prairie League of Baseball Clubs.” . Represented at that meeting ing either by proxy or in person was Minot, Crookston, Grafton, Bémidji, Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck. Temporary or- gnization was formed and it was decided to form a league if same could be done with the following limitations: Salary limit not to exceed $600 per month; each team to guar- antee $25 per game to the visit ing team playing on the home grounds; also a rain guarantee of $25 per game; each team to deposit in some designated treas- ury the sum of $200 in cash that they would go through the season. The prospective season would be on or about May 30th to August 15th, It was also de- cided at this meeting that unless Bismarck could induce James- town to enter the prospective league, it would not pay for this league to consider Bismarck. The same conclusion was arrived at regarding Minot and Devils Lake, as it is the intention to keep a compact circnit with short mileage if this league is formed. Now the writer does not care to give any more of his time to this matter and is writing this letter to representatives of the above towns and will ask them to comply with the following: That you will agree in writing to send a representative toa meet- ing to be held in Grand Forks not later than April 27th; that you will agree to enter the league under the conditions as named in the foregoing and that you will agree in attending this meeting to be prepared to deposit the sum of $200 ir. some designated treasury as a guarantee that you will go through the seasom and complete the organization; that you will agree tothe $25 guar- antee per game, also the $25 rain guarantee. If you will agree to this, kind- ly advise the writer either by wire or letter by return mail and the writer personally will agree tosee toit that a meeting is called on a suitable date at which time we will endeavor to perfect an organization as above out- lined. For your information the writer wishes to state that he is in no way a candidate, nor will he be considered a candidate for any office in the gift of the league, as I am only endeavoring to form this league; as it is my desire to see baseball; but want someone else to be the executive head of same Yours very truly, W. J. PRICE.” SHOTLEY-KELLIHER DITGH COMPLETED THIS SUMMER State Aid tor the Shotley-Kelliher Drainage Ditch Assured--Also Road Established. Mayor Wm. Lennon is in re- ceipt of a communication from Representative J. J Opsahl that the state aid for the Shotley-Kel- liber drainage ditch is assured, and that work will be completed this summer. With this welcome information comes the news that the board of county commissioners at their MEETINGS TONIGHT.. meeting last week established the Shotley-Kelliher, road and would give material aid complet- ing the same, The board of viewers will go over the proposed route soon and definitely lay out the same. road and ditch will be arranged to be done at the same time. The road will be constructed along- side the drainage ditch, and the dirt removed will be used in the construction of the road. It is expected that both road and ditch will be completed be- fore midsummer. This will give the residents of Shotley a good road to Kelliher. — Kelliher Journal. The Pioneer’s numerous ’phones are all on the same line— No, 3[—and we will be pleased Don’t forget the meetings at the Presbyterian church this|nature that may be sent in over evening. to print any items of a social The work of constructing the| INTERESTING SESSION OF COUNGIL LAST EVENING Turn Down Sewer and Grading Petitions on Bemidji Avenue---Sewer Ex- tended to School House. The regular meeting of the city council was held last evening and after the reading and ap- roval of the minutes and the al- lowance at the usual amount of bills, the unfinished business of the last meeting was taken up. The extension of the sewerage and water mains resulted in spirited discussion ‘and resulted in the disallowance of all peti- tions except that from Fourth street and Minnesota avenue, to Bighth street and Minnesota. This being done to permit the county to put in the sewerage system at the court house, and the school board, at the school house. The petition of J. M. Richards and others for sewerage from Ninth to Tenth on Dewey avenue, was laid on the table indefinite- ly. The petition of citizens along Bemidji avenue to have the street graded as rejected. The petitions of citizens for extension of water mains, estab- lishment of sidewalks and the ‘putting in an extra light on the street between Tenth and Twelfth street on Bemidji avenue, were accepted and filed. As was 2lso a similar petition from citi- zens on Minnesota avenue who wanted the water mains extended ; from Tenth to Thirteenth street, The petition of the mayor re- questing the old pamp house be taken to the cemetery and used as a place for kecping tools, was rejected. The recommendation of the library board that the salary of| the librarian be placed at $20.00 per month was accepted and the salary so fixed. M. G. Slocum, justice of the peace, filed a report of fines col- lected amounting to $141.00.7 It was voted to grade Fourth street from Minnesota to Ameri- ca avenue. Wes Wright was awarded the contract for grade work around block -eighteen original townsite at the sum of 84c per cubic yard, Rev. White was granted the use of the city hall on the nights of April 29 and 30. The matter of the citation of the council, citing O. M. Skinvik to appear before them and show cause why he should not be re- moved from the office of Justice of the Peace, was then taken up and City Attorney J. F. Gibbons introduced testimony showing that Mr. Skinvik as such justice had not made reports for Janu- ary and February of fines col- lected, though demand for same had been duly made, Mr. Skin- vik was Dot present either in person or by attorney. Tbe roll being called showed five votes for removal and three against. The provisions of the charter re quire a two-third vote of all the council, therefore the motion for removal was lost. The matter of the settlement cof the suit of Wade Welker vs. the city was then taken up and his cffer to settle the case ata sum of §500 was rejected, the vote required bemng a three- fourths vote. Upon roll call the vote stood six for settlement and two against. {COUNTY ASSESSORS WILL | HOLD ANNUAL MEETING Will Gather at Auditor’s Office Thurs- day and Discuss This Year's Assessment. The- assessors of Beltrami county will meet at the auditor’s office Thursday of this week, when the assessment for the coming year will be taken upand discussed at length. Real estate is not assessed this year and the work will be much lighter than it was a year ago. Lands which have been proved up since last year and buildings which have been erected since the last a: sment will be as- sessed. ?ei At this meeting the question of values will be taken up and the entire county assessment will be made as near equal as it { possible to make it. Auditor Wilmann has thebooks and supplies ready to turn over and it is the duty of the assessor to get these books that he may commence the work of taking the 1906 assessment as soon after the first of May as is practice- able. 1} | M. F. Guyer Dead. Word has been received here of the death of M. F. Guyer, at his home in Minneapolis, Mr. Guyer was at one time a resident of Bemidji and later of Nymore, Death was caused by congestion of the kidneys and his burial took place April 11, at Dayton, Minn., his former home. Heis survived by a wife and daughter, Entry Can Be Made at Washington, D. C., April 22.— Upward of a quarter of a million lacres of agricultural lands in northern Minnesota will be opened to homestead settlement July 1, next, under the provi- sions of the Nelson act of 1889, which provided for adjusting lands in ceded Indian reserva- tion, as amended by the Morris actin 1902, which provided for disposing of the timber, classifi- cation of lands and establish- ment of a forest reserve. The official stet>ment issued today by Land Commissioner Ballinger and approved by James R. Garfield, secretary, sets forth pursuant to the provisions of sec- tion 6 of the act of Jan. 14, 1889, 229,297.41 acres, being a portion of the ceded lands in the Chip- pewa, Red Lake, White Earth, Deer Creek and Fend duLac Indian reservations, state of Min- nesota, and classed as “agricul. tural lands”’ within the mearing of said act, as amended by the act of June 27, 1902, will be opened to settlement and entry under provisions of the home- stead law, with certain modifica- sions which are specified in the instructions to register and re- ceiver at Cass Lake, Crookston and Duluth, Minnesota, on and after 9 o’clock a, m., central for men. the ‘“hello.” IT is with pleasure and much satisfac- tion induced by a knowledge of the completeness of our display, that we announce ourselves ready to show the § authentic styles for Spring, 1907, in N men’s wearing apparel. Words are inadequate to convey even a slight idea of the_ beauty of the fabrics and graceful lines which characterize the new model suits and overcoats. They cannot be described. They must be seen to be appreciated. The new weaves in shadow-checks, plain col- ors and mixtures, are all here and cannot but call forth the admiration of the discriminating and tasteful dresser. That our models are autheritative is positive, for it is our privilege to represent the House of Kuppenheimer, known all over the United States as the leading designers of styles and fashions Schneider Bros. Clothing House We cordially invite you to call and acquaint yourself with the new styles, and promise you a most interesting display. QUARTER MILLION ACRES TO BE OPENED JULY FIRST New Homes For 1,500 Families in Northern Minnesota--- Cass Lake, Duluth and Crookston Land Offices, time, July 1, 1907. The lands to be opened will be subject to entry at Cass Lake, Crookston and Duluth as follows: “By act of February 9, 1903, the provisions of general town- site laws were extended to the iceded Indian lands within the state of Minnesota. Printed lists of the lands to be opened to settlement and entry, and copies of the laws and nstructions gov- erning the disposal of said lands may be obtained upon applica- tion to registers and receivers at Cass Lake, Crookston and Du- luth. A prior right to enter lands will not be secured by set- ling on the lands before date of opening.” The land above described will furnish homes of 160 acres each to about 1,500 families and it is expected that there will be a big rush for them. Special attention is called by the department to the strict rule that ‘“squatters and sooners’’ will not be allowed any prior rights, and it will in no way help a prospective settler to locate on land prior to July 1. In Cass Lake land district— Portions of township 145 north, range 25 west; townships 145and 146 north, range 26 west; town- ship 143 north, ranges 31and 32 west; township 145 north, range 82 west, in Chippewa of the Mis- sissippi reservation: portions of township 149 north, ranges 33 and 35 west; township 148 north, ranges 34 and 35 west, in the Red Lake reservation; township 62 north, range 25 west, in Deer Creek reservation. “In the Crookston land dis- trict—Portions of townships 159 and 160 north, ranges 384 to 38, both inclusive; township 163 north, range 36 west, in Red Lake reservation; township 145 north, range 37 west, in the White Earth Indian reservation. - “In the Duluth land district— Portions of township 48. north, ranges 18 and 19 west; township 49 north, range 19 west, in the Fond du Lac reservation. Funeral of Roy Mitchell. Services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, last evening prior to their departure for Big Lake with the body of Roy Mitchell, their son. Both rooms of the residence were filled with friends of the deceased and the family, and the floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful. Rev. Peart had charge of the services, which consisted of a reading from the scriptures and a brief and eloquent address con- cerning the past life of one who had gone. Three Get Ten Days. Judge Clark this morning sent “Paddy, the Resser,” Balky Tom and Gus Norbeck to the county jail for ter days each on the charge of drunkenness and vagrancy.. All are old offenders who have heen in court before. The last time they were up sentence was suspended on their promise to get to work. Motor Boat Men"" ‘We carry in stock at all times 3 Marine Motors and Launches, Bat- teries and Spark Coils, Spark Plugs and Vibrators, Carburetors and Life. Preservers, Rubber ‘Boat Blankets, Gasoline, Gas Engine Oil. 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