Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 8, 1907, Page 1

VOLUME 5. NUMBER Y2. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAYEVENING, AUGUST 8, 1907. THE STATE ASSOCIATION OF ELKS WILL MEET IN BEMIDJI IN AUGUST, NEXT YEAR Bo-vol-a-pus. Bemidji, 1908. e e e e e PP o, ST A TN (Owned by 1052.) ANNUAL BASEBALL GAME, COUNTY VS. CITY OFFICIALS August 21st Set as Date---0ld-time Rules Will Prevail--- Ike Black Will Umpire---Net Proceeds for Benefit of Bemidji Band (Dedicated to George French of the County Team) T have sat upon the bleachers, With the yeiling, hooting crowd: | In the grandstand I have nestled, I have been in many places, But the one that was Imuicuse Was when a boy I used to seek ‘The knot-hole in the fence. "T'was a knot-hole I had whittled, Big enough to fit my eye; I could see the pitcher working, And the fielders chase a fly; I could always see the runner, Though the crowd was big dense; I could always tell the players Through that knot-hole in fence. and the | Undoubtedly, the greatest game of baseball ever played in northern will be pulled off on August 21, when the officials of the Minnesota city and those who preside over the | destinies of the county will clash for supremacy on the diamond. ‘The representatives of the city and county governments met in a battle royal last year, and the county team won by a large majority. It is to conduct the game this year along lines where latter-day ball players will not have so decided an advantage, and the rules of the game which were in vogue when Wes Wright and J. P. Pogue (captains respectively of the county and city teams) were in their proposed prime and ball champions of their district, will prevail. The old “any bound,free from the ground,”is suggested for an out, also first bound behind a catcher. A base runner hit by a thrown ball will be declared out, if he is not first put out of business by a wicked shoot. A batter will be allowed to strike at anything his fancy chooses, except the umpire, and the latter official will be empowered to fine any belligerent kicker, if able to enforce his ukase. It is suggested that Ike Black,the Scandinavian strong man, officiate as umpire and that he be furnished with all arnament necessary for conducting the affair. The players will be allowed to _— | Nor ever thought of leaving, With the wealthy and the proud. [ | For I often grew excited, It was there I always hurried After school, and there I stayed; Till the final out was made. It was there you'd find me peering, With my foatures drawn and tenge, At that knot-hole in the fence. I have tried the different places. Jack of third, I thought was great; I’ve sat just back of first and now I sit behind the plate. But something there is lacking, I know not how or whence; For games seemed more exciting Through that knot-hole in the fence. practice at all times, except on the Sabbath, the breaking of the laws relative to the Lord’s day barring the offender from participation in the game. There is some argument as to whether to limit the t€ams to nine men each or seventegn. The matter will probably be compromised and a reserve force to be held as “subs,” Remember the date of the game— Wednesday, August 21. The net proceeds. of the game will be given to the band to assist that organization in liquidating its indebt- edness and retaining its organization. The band is in such condition that it needs all assistance that can be rendered it. A large number of tickets to the game have been issued and they will be distributed to the different busi- ness houses of the city and given to private individuals to sell. The object of the game (the preservation and encouragement of the Bemidji band) is certainly a worthy one, and everyone should purchase a ticket and “boost” along a good thing. Later—In a special ’phone mes- sage to the Pioneer editor, today, Mrs. Ike Black says she is perfectly willing for Mr. Black to accept the position as referee of the game. She knows that the fearless Ike is absolutely nonchalant as to attempts to injure his person, and that, any- way, his life insurance policies are made out with her as beneficiary. Leg Broken. A. E. Kenly, a laboring man about 30 years of age, met with a serious accident at Nymore about 9 o’clock last evening. He was run over by a hack, belonging to Harry Gonsalus, breaking both bones of his left leg below the knee. He was picked up by Officers Cline and Quinn and brought to the the police headquarters, where the broken limb was set by Dr. Ward. Later he was taken to the county poor farm, where he will remain until he recovers sufficiently to return to -his work, that of hay-making for E. A. Olson, a farmer residing at Mar- quette lake. P. O. E,, the baby Elk lodge of the state, was yesterday accorded at Stillwater the honor of ~ entertaining the Elks of Minnesota when they hold their annual state meeting, in 1908. Bemidji - 1908. We'll Make You ‘“Go) Some.” P. local organization only six months ago, but the lodge has taken in a large number of members, which include some of the staunchest men in the north half the .state—men whose stability and boosting quali- Local news on last page lties are irresistible. It was decided STATE ASSOCIATION MEETING 1908 (J. L. GEORGE) Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052/ the “Baby” Lodge of the State, Won Qut in §Walk, at Stillwater, the Honor of Ente - 0. E. Meetpof 1908. The Meeting Will Bring 5,000 Ixceedingly “Live” People to the City, and Is an Honor to Any Community.---The Be- e Cards.---F. S. Lycan of this City Electe{ Vice President. Demidji Won/in a. Walk ODUDINNIS ;. The following telegrams were receivii last evening at 5:15 o’clock, too late to publish in yesterday’s issue of the Daily gioneer: l “Bemidji Daily Pioneer, Bemidji, Minn. ! . “Bemidji has been selected as the plape for holding the 1908 convention of the State Association of Elks. Pease of Anoka!elected president, Lycan of Bemidji vice president, Nelson, secretary, Koons, treasurt%r. We won | PR " | “C. H. Rattinger, Bemidji, Minn. b “We won in a canter. Convention at Bemidji 1908.- S— s e e~ F.S-LYCAN” A~ To Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B.|by the members of 1052, some three months ago, to make a strong bid for the next meeting of the state association, and the members “got busy” with the most influential Elks of their acquaintance, with the result that it was not long before a healthy sentiment had been worked ining the B. P. “Stillwater, Aug. 7. in a walk. “—J. C. COVINGTON.” “Stillwater, Aug. 7. siderable catchy printed matter and a bunch of boosters who were irre- sistible, with the result that the con- vention' was stampeded Wednesday for this city. During the forenoon telegrams were sent to the secretary of the con- vention, containing invitations from Bemidji, 1908. OOSTING ; Boosted for Bemidji ooming : W75 B EMIDJI aby 1052 0. E' The Elks of Bemidji fofmed their up in favor of Bemidji for the 1908 meeting place. The boosting was not allowed to lag and the sentiment grew until this week, when the annual meeting was held at Still- ‘water. X 5 The delegation from Bemidji lodge went to Stillwater armed with con- DEFEATIVVIE BAAE F.S. Lycan J. C. Covington J. C. Parker (Members of 1032) ~ A. H. Jester E. H. Ives - J. L. George D. F. Phillips Mayor Pogue and the Commercial club, which were Tread to the assembled Elks and which were greeted with cheers. Thespeople of Bemidji will heartily back the members of Bemidji: lodge in preparing for the next meeting and caring for the visiting ‘Elks, THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEEF " MINNESOTA SOCIETY, FORTY CENTS PER MONTH Bemidji, 1908 2z (Trained by Late Chief Bemidii) STATE SHERIFFS WILL BE ROYALLY ENTERTAINED Minnesota Association of Peace Officers Will Meet Here Next Wednesday and Thursday.---Will Be Ban- ~ quetted and Given Outing on Lake. The city of Bemidji, which has just been awarded the 1908 meeting of the State Elks’ association and is rapidly coming to the front as the ~"[leading convention city of northern Minnesota, has -completed arrange- ments for entertaining the members of the State Sheriffs’ association, who will hold their semi-annual meeting and second annual outing in this city next Wedpesday and Thursday, August 14th and 15th. Thomas Bailey of this city, sheriff of Beltrami county, labored diligently to secure the meeting for this city, and he has secured the co-operation of the Bemidji Commercial club and citizens generally in preparing a royal good time for the state peace officers when they- come here next week. i : Mr. Bailey has sent out invita- tions to all of the eighty-five sheriffs of the state and has already secured answers from at least half of the number, all of whom are enthusiasti- cally announcing their intention of being present at the meeting and enjoying the outing. W. A. Gerber of St. Paul, sheriff of Ramsey county, writes that he will rendezvous all the sheriffs from the vicinity of St. Paul and south of that city ‘at St. " Paul on the morning of the 13th, and the entire party will come to Bemidji in a body, reaching here the same evening (Tuesday.) Entertainment will be provided for all those who put in an appearance the evening of the 13th. The regular program of the asso- ciation will begin Wednesday after- noon, with the business session of the association. The business session will be opened by an address of welcome, delivered by Marshall A. Spooner, of Bemidji, judge of the Fifteenth Judicial district, which will be re- sponded to by Sheriff Dreger of Minneapolis. The discussion of matters of gen- eral interest to the officers who are members of “the association will occupy the remainder of the after- noon. An elaborate banquet will be served at the Hotel Markham Wed- nesday night, for which a program of toasts will be arranged later. Thursday will be devoted entirely to enjoying an outing on Lake Be- midji and her tributaries, and at noon a bountiful repast will be served in the woods on the north shore of Lake Bemidji, where there is one of the prettiest spots in the state. A general good social time will follow, and the outing and meeting will close Thursday evening. Sheriff Bailey, the Commercial club and all citizens of Bemidji will join in welcoming the visiting sheriffs and their friends and everything possible will be done to make their stay here an enjoyable one. _— Buys Property at Tenstrike. J. W. Smith, the Tenstrike meat dealer, came down from his home this morning and spent today in the city. Mr. Smith is purchasing con- siderable propeyty in the vicinity of Tenstrike and intends to make his permanent home there. | Mr. Smith purchased from Andrew C. Johnson, the Tenstrike merchant, thirty-five acres of land fronting on Turtle River lake, south of the saw mill, where he will build a handsome residence. He has also bought seventy-five acres of good farming land from Peter Jacobson, which is located a mile south of Tenstrike on the M. & I Mr. Smith will cut the timber on his farm property and expects to have a good “crop” of cedar, birch and other woods. Fish Wouldn't Bite at Smiley. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Walker and child and G. H. Saults of Winnipeg returned to Bemidjilast evening from | a trip to Smiley, -Jud La Moure’s summer resort on the M: & I near Brainerd. The party report that the fishing was not what they expected, the bass exhibiting a temper worse than an old maid and refusing absolutely to take the hook, no matter what kind of bait (wet or dry) was used to tempt them. Mr. Walker was taken ill while at Smiley, hence the curtailment of the visit at that place. The others of the party are enjoying a visit to points of interest about Lake Bemidji and will undoubtedly have an excel- lent time, Will Speak at Fair. C. W. Stanton, county attorney of- Koochiching county, and one of the most prominent residents of this north country, passed through the city this morning on his way to St. Paul. % Mr. Stanton will be in the city during the ‘dates for holding the county fair and will speak the first other day, in conjunction with orators. Local news on last page ISTORICAL