Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 30, 1907, Page 1

. E BEMIDJI DAITLY PIONEER. VOLUME 5. NUMBER 36 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 30, 1907. TEN CENTS PER WEEK GRADUATING EXERCISES WERE HELD LAST NIGHT| Members of Eighth Grade Graduating Class Presented With Certificates by Prof. Ritchie. The graduating exercises of the Eighth grade wereheldat the City Opera house last night, and were attended by a large crowd which taxed the capacity of the hall. The exercises were opened by an invocation by Rev. Broomfield, in which the reverend gentleman asked the blessing of the Diety on the future efforts of the grad- uating class and on the lives of its individual members. The class salutatory, “Legends of the Mississippi,” was given by Willie Naylor. The speaker gave several very interesting legends that showed careful preparation and were delivered with good effect, among the num- ber being that of “‘Maiden Rock’ and “Hiawatha,”” which have been handed down from one In- dian tribe to another for genera- tions. Mary Klien gave the class his- tory, which was replete with| episodes of class events and the | lives of the members comprising its roster. Gladys Brannon sang, very nicely, “There, Little Girl, Don’t Cry,” with Miss Boyer as accom. | panist. “Boy Patriots” was the sub- ject of an address by Walter| Puphal. This address was ex- ceptionally good, the speaker subject “Who Succeeds.” The paper was a very able one, show- ing different results obtained by | the two processes of waiting for a turn of luck and laboring for achievement of success, giving as a prescription for success the sticking to one purpose in life, concentrating all thoughts on that purpose, bringing into play self-reliance, perseverance, pa- tience and enthusiasm. Olive Cunningham and Callie Arnold played a piano duetn an artistic manner. Superintendent Ritchie pre- sented the diplomas to the mem- bers of the class. In giving the graduates their certificates, the professor took occasion to moen- tion the snares and pitfalls of this wicked world and told of the evil effects of trashy literature and cigarette smoking, the speaker averring that cigarette smoking was destroying more minds than the saloons. Parents were warned as to the habits of their children and cautioned to watch- fulness. The “Good night” song was given by the members of the class, after which Rev. Peart gave the benediction. The following are the gradu- ates: ] EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES. Alice Huntosh Elsie Miller Martha Galchutt ‘Ellen Anderson Mollie Axderson Linnie Guthrie Clara Brondby | Vivian Dwyer Olive Cunningham Gladys Brannon | showing that the spirit of nue: patriotism was as strong as ever, | also referring to the early-day patriotism of Admiral Dewey,! Jessamine Gould Callie Arnold Mary Klein Commodore Perry, John Paul Jones and George Washington, and telling interesting stories of their youthful history. Alice Huntosh gave a reading, wherein was told a touching story of a little girl who had an older brother in a graduating -class, and of whom she was very proud. The boy was to recite at the commencement exercises, but broke down, the little girl tried to prompt him, and that failing she took a seat beside him and encouraged him to the extent that when given another trial he did excellently. The story was well read. Vivian Dwyer gave a very nice instrumental solo. Gladys Brannon gave “The Class Prophecy,” wh'ch was a very interesting and cleverly told tale of a prophecy of the future of the members of the graduat- ing class. The valedictory was given by Willie Naylor George Eiletson Paul Winebrenner Orville Titus Roland Henrionette Alfred Neumann | Louis Larson Floyd Stewart Bertha Beeson Walter Puphal Ruth Titus Nora Shaw Nellie Erickson | Fine Moving Pictures. The Bijou is attracting a large crowd to see the “Uawritten Law,” which is founded on the Harry K. Thaw trial. The films are very good and the lecture that accompanies them is very interesting, e Board Adjourned The board of county commis- 8 n s adjourned yesterday af- tarnoon. The county auditor was instructed to call a special Vivian Dwyer, who had for her meeting for June 11, | Grand Oera House | Three Nights Commeneing May 30 i Courtenay Morgan | Stock Co. - | In Three Mammoth Productions A Woman of Mystery Played for 320 Nights in [aris by Madam Bernhardt The Klu-Klux-Klan Companion piece to The Clansman 6 Big Specialties 6 A Carload of Scenery Seats on Sale at Mayo Drug Store - 3100 Reward - Beltrami County hereby offers a reward of $100 cash for ! the recovery of the three-year-old son of John Shepherd, dead or alive, who disappeared from his home, two miles east of Solway, last Friday, May 24. The reward is open to anyone. Join the Posse at Solway. WES WRIGHT, Chairman Board County Commissioners. Join the Posse. Solway, May 80.—The people of Solway will make an- other concerted effort to find the body of the missing Shep- herd boy. A posse will be organized here to begin search- ing at 8 o’clock Sunday morning. Everybody in this part of the state is urged to assist. Persons finding body will be protected in getting reward. RAY DICKINSON, Solway, Minn. NO CLUE FOUND OF MISSING BOY The whereabouts of the little Shepard boy, who disappeared from his home near Solway last Friday, still remains a mystery, and the parents of the child and those who have aided in the search for the body have about given up hope of ever finding any solution of the mystery. Yesterday afternoon, Peter Doussaint, the clairvoyant, was at the Shepard place and made another attempt to lecate the child by means of his so called powers. Doussaint took the searchers to the spot where he quit pro- ceedings the previous day and told the men that an angel had come down from above and taken the child from that point. Upon returning to the house, Doussaint was, at his own re- quest, blindfolded. He asked if there was not a high sandy ridge beyond the swamp, and being answered in the affirmative, said that the child’s clothes would be found on that ridge; not today, or tomorrow, but some day with- in the next week; that the body would not be found then; that the clothes would be found by a dark complected man—and Dous- saint indicated (while blindfolded) Albert Platt of Solway, who is dark complected. The posse visited the spot in- dicated by Doussaint, but found nothing in the shape of clothing or any other clue that would in- dicate the boy’s presence. The hound from Bagley again failed in getting-a trail. John Shepherd, the father of the boy, is firm in his belief that the child bas been taken away by some interested parties and will be heard from (alive and well) in the near future. The people of Solway have about given up all hopes of ever recovering the body of the little one and ascertaining m what matter he disappeared. However, they have decided to make one more concerted effort, on Sunday, when search will be |commenced at8 a, m.and con- tinued all day. They have issued a call to all residents of towns 1n this vicinity to join in the search. As areward of $100 has been offered for the child, dead or alive, there should be liberal re- sponses to the call. 600D ATTRACTION---“OLE OLSON IN SPIRITLAND” Carl M. Dalton, With His Laughable Swede Dialect, at the City Hall Tonight. The funniest of all farce com- edy absurdities, Ole Olson in Spiritland will appear at the City Opera house May 30. The play is the latest and most up-to-date version of the Swedish dialect comedy amid new surroundings, Mr. Carl M. -Dalton, who asSumes the cenmtral character of ¢Ole Olson,” is said to be the pos- sessor of the most perfect Swed- ish comedy dialect yet presented to the public, and his wit and humor permeates the piece dur- ing the three acts, keeping the audience in a perfect roar of laughter and applause through- out the show. The supporting company is all that could be desired, and a large number of and presents “Ole” clever musical and dancing spec- ! MGNEY FuR BM_L TEAM ialties are presented throughout the play. The regular house prices will prevail and reserved seats are now on sale. Memorial Day, Today. Today has been observed ger- erally throughout the city as a holiday, all classes desiring to assist in paying tribute to the memory of the “boys in blue” who gave up their lives in the memorable struggle between the North and the South. The weather in the early morn- ing was not propitious for the carryiog out of the open-air pro- gram arranged by the members of the G. A. R. and the Circle, The exercises in the hall were according to arrangements, a full account of which will appear in tomorrow’s Pioneer. As the paper went to press at 11 o’clock this forenoon, it is im- possible to give an account of the day’s doings, but full justice will be done tomorrow. Local news on the last page.. REFUNDED TO GIVERS Last Hope for League Organization E2 Abandoned---Bemidji Will Have No Professional Ball. The final 4et in the proposition to organiz: a “Prairie League,” ((from a local standpoint) was performed yesterday, when the money which had been subscrib- ed for the maintenance of the Bemidji team in the league was turned over to the original sub- scribers. F. S.Lycan, acting as{ treasurer for the Bemidji asso- ciation, gave checks to the mem- bers of the Bemidji organization, and they can retain them as sou- venirs of the might-of-been lea- gue. Bemidji wasready at all times, to go ahead with the proposition of league ball, but the action of Grand Forks in failing to ‘‘come in,” killed the proposition. COMMENGEMENT OF HIGH SGHOOL FRIDAY NIGHT A Class of Six Will Receive Diplomas From the Bemidji High School. of the graduating class of the Bemidji high school will be held atthe City Opera house tomor- row evening. Practically the whole town will turn out, to lend by their presence -encourage- ment to the six whe step from school life into the hard work of the real (not the ideal) life. The program of the commence- The commencement exercises | ment exercises is as given below: ———— e PROGRAMME Chorus Invocation. .. Salutatory ... ....................... Rubinstein --..Rev. Isaac Peart Oration e, e seveeeenee.. The Modern Nestor Shirley Knox Cornet Solo. OFRON. . ... w5 T sns simneiionn Selected ........................ Patriotism Montgomery McConkey Oration . wes e e ----A World with out Sunlight Mildred Woodruff Trio..... Shirle Oration... oo Ida Geil -.------ Sweet May hannon ------ The American Girl High School Presentation of Diplomas.... Benediction President of Board Rev, White GRAND OPERA HOUSE TO OPEN THIS EVENING First Attraction Courtnay Morgan Stock Company---Opening Play, “A Woman of Mystery.” The Courtnay Morgan Stock company, headed by the talented actress, Miss Courtnay Morgan, will open a three night’s engage- ment at the Grand Opera House, commencing Thursday night, This company recently played at Aitkin, and the manager of the opera house -there writes as follows: - “Aitkin, May 27, ’07. Snow Bros. & Bacon, Bemidji. Gentlemen:—You are fortunate e in getting the company of Mr. Way, “A Woman of Mystery,” with Miss Courtnay Morgan for your opening. The play is strictly high class and will please your best people. Miss Morgan is exceptionally talented and the support is good. Costumes and scenery add materially to the success of the production and produce the right atmosphere. You need not be afraid to boost the attraction, They will make good. > “Wishing you success in your new venture, I am Respectfully Yours, B. L. Hollister, Mgr. Aitkin House,” Witting Has a Dog. A. E. Witting spent yesterday in thecity. When the time came for him to return to the scene of his labors at Blackduck, he ap- proached the M. & I. depot from an alley, being attached to a dog, the exact specie of which is as yet undetermined and is a mat- ter for argument. The dog is white, but A. O’Kelliher insists that the breed which the dog’s printed pedigree calls for is a liver hue, Anyway, A. E, finally induces the baggageman to take the canine aboard, but cautioned him to treat him kindly and talk to him gently, as he was subject to fits of temper in which he recognized neither friends or companions and was liable to do the trainman grevious bodily harm. The dog will guard the camp of the handcar,_ club until the next meeting, in 1908, City Opera. House One Night Only THURSDAY, May 30 The Funniest of all Farce Comedy Absurdities Ole Olson in Spiritland A 3-Act License for Laughter Own Spécl&l Scenery for Each and Every Act Bea utiful Costumes, Funny Comedians Latest Music, Songs and Dances Popular Prices, 25¢, 35c¢, 50c Reserved Seats Now Selling at Usual Place ——————————a MIRKESOTA SOCIETY. : - | | : i » .S s g sl