Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 20, 1907, Page 1

v A~ THE BEMIDJT DAILY PIONE VOLUME 5. NUMBER 76 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVEN NG, JULY 20, 1907 CLERK OF SCHOOL BOARD MAKES DETAILED REPORT Shows Amount of Money on Hand End Last School Year, Moneys Received Since, and Disbursements of Last Year---Meeting This Evening. Bemidji, Minn., July 20, 1907. As Clerk of Independent School District of Bemidji, Beltrami county, Minnesota, I hereby submit the fol- lowing report showing the amount of money on hand at the end of the last school year, the moneys received | since that time, and of the disburse-| ments made during the past year. Cash on hand at end of last school year,......... Receipts during Teachers’ wages 10710.00 For school house No. 3 For all other purposes Balance, e eeeeeeasen In addition to this there is a sinking fund,........ Making total amount in ATEASUTY, = oo v o osnasans 3055.00 Our tax levies for the three years were: For 1905, $20000.00 For 1906, $21600.00 For 1907, $18500.00 Our tax for 1907 was reduced on account of the fact that the Board had been enabled to accumulate a large surplus during the previous two years, but notwith- standing that fact the finances of past the district are in better condition | than they were one year ago, and this result was accomplished in face of the fact that we were compelled; to employ additional teachers and incur the additional expense inci- dent to a large increase in attend- ance of pupils. Three years ago this District was about $5,000 behind on its orders issued for teachers’ wages and run- ning expenses. Out of an average assessment of $20968.53 | levy school year for | | $20,000 a year, in three years this district has been able to save at least $25,000. This statement shows that while our tax levy was $18,500, we actu- ally received $24,542.30. The diff- erence is made up through the amount received from the State by way of aid to our high-school and | from collection of delinquent taxes. Respectfully submitted, Graham M. Torrance, Clerk. Notice of Annual School Meeting. Notice is hereby given that the meeting of Independent School Dis- | trict of Bemidji, in Beltrami county, | Minnesota, will be held at the main “centr.’\l school-house, in the City of : Jemidji, Beltrami' county, Minne- sota, on Saturday, the 20th day of | July, 1907, at 7 o’clock P. M. for | the purpose of selecting two (2) | directors of said district, whose term | of office shall be three years, and until their successors are elected and | qualify, and for the transaction of | such other business as may properly | come before said meeting. The names of the directors of said | district whose terms of office -expire are T. J. Andrews and Graham M. Torrance. You are further notified, that pur- suant to a petition signed by thirty- three (33) freeholders of said Dis- trict there will be submitted to the voters of said District at'said meet- ing the proposition of appropriating the sum of $2500.00 from the mon- eys now in the Treasury of said District for the purpose of building a school-house and establishing a school in Mill Park Addition to the City of Bemidji. Dated this 10th day of July, A. D. 1907. Graham M. Torrance, Clerk of Independent School District ot Bemidji. NEWS FROM LAKE SIDE AND GRAND FORKS BAY People Living on Beautiful Lake Be- midji Are Enjoying Their Outings to the Utmost. Mr. Valally is an over Sunday visitor at the Bay where his family is located. Judge Charles F. Templeton of Grand Forks arrived on the noon train for an outing of a few days at the Bay. H. S. Chase, Jr., while taking an early morning troll, brought in a muskellunge which tipped the scale just ten pounds. Mr. Tom Murray, J. Jones and Mr.Hanlan all of East Grand Forks, broke camp this morning at the Bay after a two weeks’ of good time fishing. Mr. T. B. Holmes and J. Walker Smith arrived on the midnight train from the Forks, Mr. Holmes going to Lake Side to join his family and Mr. Smith to Grand Forks Bay. Mr. Paul Hogan from East Grand Forks, is enjoying a short outing with his family in their cottage at Grand Forks Bay. Mr. Hogan has lately purchased the Harry Pitt’s lot and talks some of erecting a cot- tage on it next season 0dd Fellows and Rebekahs Install. The local lodges of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs installed their officers last evening, at a meeting held in Qdd Fellow hall, and the occasion was one of more than ordinary im- portance in the annals of the orders. There was a large attendance of both Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and much interest was taken in the meetings. The installations were separate, it being decided that the ceremonies should not be a joint affair. Mrs. Joseph Titus, past grand, acted as installing officer for the Rebekahs and installed Martha R & ik Huntosh as noble grand, Bertha Huntosh vice grand and Clara Shearer secretary. J. J. Jenkinson, district deputy, installed the officers for the Odd Fellows, J.J. Ellis being installed as noble grand and Dan McCauley vice grand, the secretary-elect not being present. At the conclusion of the installa- tions, a bountiful lunch was spread and the Odd Fellows and their Rebekahs partook liberally of the good things “like mother used to make” that had been prepared by the ladies. Markham Sunday Dinner. Remember that you can take your family to the Markham hotel and partake of a fine Sunday dinner which will be served at 6 o’clock to- morrow. Don’t bother with home cooking, when you can be served so nicely. RAILROAD COMMISSIONER VISITED BEMIDJI TODAY Have Been Making Tour of Northern Pagific and all of lts Branch Lines. A special train containing Charles F. Staples, a member of the State Railroad and Warehouse Commis- sion, Chief Engineer D. C. Morgan and his two assistants, Messrs. Satley and Earl, was in the city for an hour today, on an official visit. Accompanying them was W. H. Strachan, superintendent of the M., & I., who was in charge of the train, Mr. Staples together with Ira B. Mills, is making an extensive in- spection of the various railroads of the state, the full particulars of which will be given in the Pioneer Monday. MINNESOTA HISTURICAL FORTY CENTS PER MONTH Rev. Campbell; Coyl e, of Duluth. Rev. BIBLE CONFERENCE BEGINS TUESDAY Neted Speakers and Instructors from Different Parts of the Country Will Assemble Next Tuesday and Will Remain for Five Days. Two Noted Ministers Who Will Participate in the Conference. W. H. Matthews, Grand Forks. The third annual the Bemidji Bible Conference will be held in this city next week, commencing Tuesday evening and lasting until and including Sunday, July 28th. The program has been prepared and copies sent out, and the same is given herewith. In announcing the program, the program committee says: “It is with more than ordinary pleasure that we present our program with such splendid talent as has been secured for this our third gon- ference. Somie of the speakers of other years,who have charmed and instructed us will appear again this year, and in addition .we are de- lighted to present some new and most fluent speakers. We desire the conference to be an inspiration and an uplift to all classes of Christian people, particularly to those who instruct others in things spiritual, and a most cordial in- vitation is extended to all to attend the meetings.” The conference is interdenomina- conference of country. Among those who will' participate in the conference may be mentioned the'l following: Rev. G. N. Luccock, pastor of the Oak Park Presbyterian . church; Dr. J. R. Pratt of Albany, N. Y., tute; Thos. M. Hodgman of St. Paul | f president of Macalester College; Dr. R. N. Adams of Minneapolis, Synod- ews of Grand Forks; Rev. Campbell ham Lee from Pyeng Yang, Korea; Grant Stroh of Warren, bible Buenos Ayres, Arg. Repub.; W. B. the Northwestern Bible Institute, note. The music of the Conference will be under the direction of Prof. W. C. |Martin of Minneapolis. Prof. Mar- tin will have a large ‘Chorus which ical missionary; Rev. W. H. Math-|at reasonable rates. tional and is participated in by many | will sing at all the popular services famous men from all parts of the|and on Saturday evening, July 27 will give a concert in the City Hall. This concert will be given in the interest of the Conference. There is a wise—~provision made for recreation during the Conference. There are row boats and launches, for those who desire to use them. president of the Albany Bible Insti-| Row boats can be had by the hour for 25 cents for the first hour and 10 &ents for each additional hour. Launches for large or small parties The “North Star” will make special trips around Coyle of Duluth, pastor of Westmin- | the lake and up the river on the ister Presbyterian church; Rev. Gra-|days open for recreation. Special rates for Conference visitors. Officers—President, Rev. W. S. instructor; Rev. A, B. Shuman, from | Ward, Crookston; Sec'y. Rev. A. L. Hall-Quest, Blackduck; Treas., Rev. Riley of Minneapolis, president of [ N. A. Gilchrist, Crookston. Chairman of Committees—Pro- and a number of others of lesser|gram, Rev. J. A. McGaughey, Two Harbors; finance, Rev. F. J. Barack- man, Thief River Falls, entertain- ment, Rev. S. E. P. White, Bemidji. The following is the program in full: Rev. W. 8. Ward, Orookston, 5 Address of Welcome.... Respons: Mausie.. Address of the Conference “"Rev. W. B. Rl Lo ags z WEDNESDAY. MORNING SESSION, Rev. Alfred L. Hall-Quest, Blacke 9:00 Devotlonal . 9:30 Address . Music.. Bible Study. Mustc.. 11:10 Address, 10:05 aved to Serve". weeeen.Rev, ......................... Lead by ' EVENING BESSION. THURSDAY. Rev. 8. F. Sharpless, D. D., Fergus 9:00 Devotional...... Musie.. Address, 2:30 Sunday School Rally..Conducted b; »= e ey s 3% YOUNG PEOPLE'S DAY. Rev. J. A. McGaughey, Two Harbors, Presiding. SADBATH SOHOOL DAY. MORNING SESSION. Mr. D. K. Laurle, Brainerd s, “The Twentleth Century the College Cen- tury". Pros, Thomas M. Hodgman, Macalester Collego g:00 AFTERNOON SESSION, TUESDAY EVENING, Presiding. Song Service..... Led by Rev, M. C. Martin, Minneapolis ....Dr. E. H. Marcum, Bemidji - Rev. F. J, Barackman, Thief River Falls 9:00 Devotional. ey, D. Minneapolls Rev. 8.E. FRIDAY. HOME MISSION DAY. MORNING SESSION. P. White, Bemidjl, Presiding. Rev. John M. Davies, Grand Rapids ly by Rev. Graham Lee, Pyeng Yang, 10:05 Address, Qunllflcublonsfolservlca Rev.J.. R Prnn,‘l) D. Musie. ...Rev. W. H, Mathews, D. D., Grand Forks NO AFTERNOON SESSION. duck, Presiding. Time given up .. Rev. W. J. Hall, Hallock «Rev. G. N. Luccock, D. D., Chicago Rev. R. Song Service.. Address, * Music.. 8:40 Address, “Where God Dwnlls nfl)uslnsm lor Jesus Christ to recreation. EBVENING SESSION, N. Adams, D. D, Presiding. Led by Rev. M. C. Martin Rev, G. N. Luccock, D.D. AFTERNOON SESSION. 2:30 Conference on Young People’s Work. Rev,J. R Pl'nn.D D. 6:30 Early morning meeting................ Rev. T. 9:00 Devotional 0:20 Address, “The Music. Music...... .Probably by B. A. Shuman, See. Y. M. 0. A Buenos Ayres, A. R, Rev. Campbell Coyle, D. D, Duluth SATURDAY. ..... Conducted by Rev. J ‘ Pratt, D. D. MORNING SESSION. M. Findley, Spicer, Pestding. -« Rev. R. L. Vance, Maine dfe and Its Attainment,” Spirlt Filles Rev. Campbel) Coyle, D. D. Rev. Grant Stroh Falls, Prosiding. NO AFTERNOON BESSION, Time given up yPopular Conce: y Rev. J.R. Pratt, D.D, EVENING SESSION, 2:30 Chlldm Mass Meeting at Olty Hall.. Mr. R. F. Sulzer, Minneapolis, Presiding. Led by Rev. M. O, Martin v, G. N. Luccock, D. D. 7:45 Song Bervice. 8:15 Olosing Sermon 2:30 Mon's Mass Meoting at tho Park.. to recreation. RVENING SESSION, Th.. SUNDAY. EVANGELISTIO DAY. -~ MORKING, 11:00 mwullr services in the churches. . +Preaching by vlsnlnl clerly' it desired. e AFTERNOON. Conducted by Ra'. . R, Pratt, l:)A D. EVENING. < President of the Conference, Preslding.* .Led by Rev. M. 0. Martin - .Rev. G. N. Luccock, D. D, Business District, and The Jerrard Plumbing company of this city has commenced the work of installing the 3,920 feet of new sewer which was ordered to be put in some time ago by the city council. The company announcess that the work will be pushed as rapidly as possible, and that it expects to have the sewer laid and in shape for use several days prior to the time speci- fied inthe contract for its com- pletion—Oct. 1; and this, despite the fact that labor is scarce and high-priced. The completion of this sewer will give sewerage to the entire business district of the city, and the residence district south of sixth street—thé best sewerage that can be had. The pipe is to be laid as follows: One thousand eight hundred sixty feet of 9-inch pipe, beginning at city hall corner (Minnesota and Fourth) and extending on Minne- WORK OF BUILDING SEWER | BEGUNBY THE JERRARD CO Over 2,000 Feet, Will Give Sewerage to All of the Also Residence District South of Ninth Street .sota avenue to the school house cor- ner (Minnesota and Eighth), which will give both the school house™ and court house good sewerage at all times. One thousand eight hundred sev- enty feet of 10-inch mains, begin- ning at corner of Beltrami and Fifth, on Fifth to alley, up the alley to Sixth, on Sixth to Ninth. One hundred ninety feet of 8-inch pipe, extending from the corner of Eighth and Bemidji to the property of St. Anthony hospital. The laying of the sewer is under the general directions of M. D. Stoner, city engineer, who announces that he has appointed Ray Maltby as inspector of the sewer work. Mr. Maltby acted as inspect- ] or of the sewer work that was done in the city last year, and gave good service. He is a civil engineer and and thoroughly understands running instruments, Attended Board Meeting. Aad A. Tone, the Northome at- torney, came in yesterday afternoon from Grand Rapids, where he had been to attend a meeting of the boatd of county commissioners of Itasca county, of which organiza- tion heisa member. The board, for the most part, was considering assessments. Among other matters discussed by the board was the matter of calling a special election for the purpose of voting on the question of authoriz- ing the board to erect buildings on the fair grounds at Grand . Rapids at the expense of the county. The calling of the election was not defi- nitely settled upon, and will be taken up at a future meeting of the board. Desirable Property for Sale. My residence property on the lake shore is for sale. Seven room house, lot 95 ft. front. Inquire at 1107 Lake Boulevard, Dr. R. B. Foster. EXCURSION TO REDBY ON RED LAKE RAILROAD Train Will Leave at 10:15 Tomorrow Morning---Opportunity for an Enjoyable Trip. —_— A large number of Bemidji people and others who are visiting here at the present time have signified their intention of going on the ex- cursion which the M. R.L.& M. railway will give tomorrow to Redby, on big Red Lake. Many citizens have taken in these excursions this summer and all pro nounce the trips to be very enjoyable. One can take a lunch basket, if so desired, and can spread a bounteous repast in the shade of the trees that line the shore of big Red Lake,and can breath the pure air commg from the lake, with the sense of comfort that comes only when far away from the maddening throng in town. Or, if you do not care to ‘“‘mon- key” with a lunch, there are ex- cellent eating places at Redby, where there are ample accommoda- tions to supply all wants of the hun- ary. There are many interesting points at Redby, including the old Indian burying ground and church and the .| glen at the inlet of Mud river, the latter being one of the most beauti- ful spots on the lake. . The steamer “Michael Kelley” will take passengers for a ride of two hours on Red Lake, one of the most enjoyable trips imaginable. _The excursion’ train will leaye the Bennd]i depot at 10:15 a. m,, and returning will depart from Redby ARE DOING EFFEGTIVE WORK ADVERTISING LAND Donald Land & Lumber Co. “Boosting” Beltrami and Clearwater County Farm Lands. P John C. Parker, he of the Adonias countenance and genial manner, came in yesterday from a trip up around Olberg, Plummer and other points of Bagley. Mr. Parker, who is a member of . the Donald Land & Lumber com- pany, was accompanied by John Jersin of Chicago, special corres- pondent for the Skandinaven, the great Chicago paper. Relative to the visit of the “Two John’s” up in the north country, th Olberg Journal says: % Mr.Jersin accompanied Mr.Parker on a tour of inspection of this part of the state,looking over the country with a view of giving the same pro- ‘| per- public airing through the col- umns?f the Skandinaven. =These parties had a camera ‘with them and took views of the country and resi- dences as they passed, which in turn will also be published in the Skandinaven. - Mr. Jersin expressed himself as highly pleased with our lands and was surprised beyond ex- pectation to find such thriving, prosperous and ambitious - people, vieing with the older portions of our state in pushing to the front in every way. “The Donald Land & Lumber Co. are going to advertise Clearwater and Beltrami lands in a manner that will put the State’s efforts in the' shade for some time. They are determined to let the people come to know ‘The Garden Spotof Minne- sota,’ in the true sense and spirit, and hence will spare no expense to gain their end in the line of advertis- ing, which in turn will bring hundreds of land seekers to our country. Mr. Parker informed us that they were taking up an advertising proposition with one of the “largest German newspapers in the country on a simi- lar scale. He reports having sold several "quarter sections to bona-fide settlers from the south part of the state.” Special Term Court. Judge Spooner returned this noon from a visit to the Itasca State Park and this afternoon held a speeial term of court at which “making citizens” was the chief feature, Judge and Mrs. Spooner had quite an experience in getting to Solway, | the train being- finally abandone last night, and they came on noon’s train. at 6:45, giving ample time for sup- Additional local matter will be fo on lnuflh page.