Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 24, 1907, Page 1

r VOLUME 5. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 1907. HE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEE NUMBER 106. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH WINNIPEG “MATINEE GIRL” WRITES OF BEMIDJI TRIP Is Delighted With Accommodations in Bemidii, But Is Not Overly Pleased With Pelican Lake.---Makes Covert Reference to the “Lid.” Recently, C. P. Walker, manager of the Red River Valley “Bread Basket Circuit” of theatres, with his wife and child, visited in Bemidji and vicinity; and the Winnipeg Town Topics now comes out with the following, signed by the ‘“‘Mati- nee Girl,” which we are inclined to believe was written by Mr. Walker. Bemidji, Aug. 13. Dear Topics: Did you miss me last week? I left rather hurriedly on a short holiday trip, so -did not have time to advise you of my departure. For some weeks I had been fllled with a longing to get close to nature and incidentally hook a few fine specimens of the finny tribe. So I packed various valises full of a choice assortment of old clothes to be worn in the backwoods of Northern Minn- esota and I flew from Winnipeg aud and the work-a-way worldon the G. N. “Flyer.” About five hours’ ride brought me to Crookston, Minn., where I re- mained over night, leaving at9 the next morning for Bemidjl, Minn., again via the Great Northern, Within an hour we were in the park region away from the waving wheat of the prairies. The thickly wooded and rolling country was very pleasing and restful to the eye. There were lakes to right of us, lakes to left of us, lakes behind us and still more lakes ahead of us, all most promising looking to a fine fisher-woman, like your Matinee Girl! Now this is where Algy will prob- ably “butt” in with some of his clever remarks, but don’t pay any attention to what he says—he’s jealous. I €aught a dear little perch the second day out and he didn’t even get a nibble! Well, we reached Bemidjiin time for the mid-day meal at the very ex- cellent Hotel Markham, which is only a short distance from the depot and within a block of Lake Bemidji. For the benefit of any of my readers who are traveling this way, I will say that the rooms at the Markham are clean and comfortable and the cuisine exceptionally good. The service generally is prompt and cour- teous. The proprietor, W. S. Lycan, is an Elk, and so are his two affable clerks, Chas. Rattinger and Clarence Hill. Indeed, almost everyone seems to be an Elk in this section of the coun- try. And, while I don’t approve of the wholesale slaughter of elk for the express purpose of supplying teeth for ornaments and insignia of the Elks, I must admit the Elks are jolly good fellows. When they en- tertain nothing is too good for their guests. The members of the Can- adian Women’s Press Club can vouch for that, remembering the hospitality accorded them last sum- mer by the Elks. And so it is with these Elk Boni- faces—nothing is too good for their guests. By the way, the Minnesota Elks will hold their next convention at Bemidji in August, 1908. * % x Well, I got here August 3rd, and didn’t have sense enough to stay where I could be made comfortable, but went down the Minnesota and International Railway to a tiny town near Brainerd. From there we drove six miles thru the woods to Little Pelican Lake—and there I found myself in the real country at last! I was shown to the “sky par- lor"—a room delightfully bare of any comfort—not to mention luxury. And I was so close to nature that I could count the stars thru the chinks, and when a heavy thunder-storm came up that same night, the house rocked and the little rain-drops not only pattered on the window pane but on your Matinee Girl’s nose! The bed board and when I wasn’t busy fighting mosquitoes, I fell to wondering why people insisted npon leaving home in search of comfort. And I re- called having read that it was a bad idea to have too soft beds at home because the hard ones away from home were all the more uncomfort- able. After a terrible night I finally dropped into a doze about 6 o’clock, only to be aroused at 6:30 for break- fast. The ten other boarders had invited me to join a fishing party, hence the early call. We walked thru the bush a short distance to the Big Pelican Lake, where we boarded a launch, which towed our three rowboats across the good fishing grounds. At noon welanded on the nice sandy beach and cooked fresh- caught bass and pickerel, potatoes, etc. Itwas lots of fun, and the dinner was partaken of with great relish by the entire party—even though it was mostly seasoned with sand! After dinner we fished some more—but I must frankly admit that the only bite I got was a mos- quito bite! was hard as a * kK Another night of that real coun- try bed, the perforated roof and musical, malicious mosquitoes satis- fied my craving for nature and the wild woods, so I packed my grips and set my face once more to the north, returning to Bemidji, the Markham and comfort. Lake Bemidji is very pretty, quite large and there is good pike and pickeral fishing. Not so exciting as Continued on Last Page —a Important Train Notice All Trains on Red Lake Road Abandoned for Sunday, August 25, 07 Will run as usual on every Sunday for balance of season. W. G. Marson, Gen. Man. PLEASED WITH BEMIDJI; SAYS WE'RE PROGRESSIVE George L. Ley Desires to Englfi in Dry Goods Business in the ‘“Com- ing Metropolis.” George L. Ley of St. Cloud, an experienced dry goods man, spent yesterday and last night in Bemidji, looking over the city as a desirable place to start a dry goods store. To a representative of the Pioneer, Mr. Ley said: “I have been to several cities in Montana, Wisconsin and the Dako- tas, looking for a location; and although I have been in Bemidji but one day, I am thoroughly convinced that this city is the best place at the present time, that I know of for a business investment. “I like the go-ahead spirit which is everywhere prevalent in Bemidji. The improvements being made here indicate a healthy growth that ity of a community. I have asso- ciated with me Mr. W. W. Reylick of Grafton, N. D., a wide-awake dry goods man, who is as much im- pressed with your city as Iam. 'We shall certainly locate here, if it is possible’tddo so.” T -7 Mr. Ley left this morning for St. Cloud and will return to Bemidji in a few dayé, to make arrangements, if possible, to locate here and immedi- ately engage in the dry goods business. Dr. Tuomy and Wife Return. Dr. J. T. Tuomy and wife have returned to the city and will make their home in Bemidji. Dr. Tuomy was married, August 14th, at 10:30 a. m., at Minneapolis, to Miss Emma Leyde, of this city, Rev. Father Cullen of Minneapolis performing the ceremony. After the wedding, Dr. and Mrs. Tuomy went to the Dales of the St Croix, where they remained until their departure for home, arriving here Friday morning. Dr. and Mrs. Tuomy are so well known in Bemidji that extended comment on either is unnecessary. The doctor has practiced his pro- fession of dentistry for several years, and has a very large circle of friends. Mrs. Tuomy, as Miss {Ayde, has taught in the public schools of this city during the past three years, dur- ing which time she has ever been a popular member of Bemidji’s society p‘;eople, and is a universal favorite: The Pioneer joins with the friends of the couple in wishing them every happiness in their wedded life, DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS GHURGHES OF THE GITY — Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Tomorrow. Catholic Church—There will be mass tomorrow at 8:30 and 10:30 a. m. Baptist—-Services will be conducted by Rev. Holden of Park Rapids at 11 o’clock. Evening . service at 8. Sunday school at noon. B. Y. P, U. at 7:15. Presbyterian—Rev. D. B. Dun- can, D. D., pastor of the First Pres- byterian church of Crawfordsville, Ind., will speak at 11 o’clock, Bible class and Sunday school at 12:15. Christian Endeavor at 7. There will be no preaching service in the means much in the way of a stabil-|- BASE BALL GAME SUNDAY Akeley vs. Bemidji to the morning service to hear Dr. Duncan. [ — Methodist—-M\orning worship at 11. Rev. E. H.Copper of Brainerd will deliver theé sermon, Miss Blanche Boyer will favor the audience with a solo. Sunday school at 12:15, Epworth League at 7. Public ser- vice at 8. The pastor will preach. Members of the Epworth League please take notice that the hour of meeting has been 'changed to 7. Will Picnic Next Tuesday. The Methodist Sunday school will hold their annual picnic at the out- let of the Lake, next Tuesday. All are cordially invited to attend. The boat has been chartered for the day and will make two trips each way, first trip at 9 o’clock, for the child- ren and the Sunday School officers, and the second at 10:30 o’clock, for adults. Returning, the boat will leave the picnic grounds at 4 o’clock with the children and at 5:30 for adults. A charge of 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children will be made to cover expenses. The following program of sports will be carried out on the picnic grounds: Biscuit eating contest,. sack race, running race, jumping contest, tug- of-war between men and women; the bonversion of the heatherigiswingina etc; games ot all kinds with ~prizds for the winners. Parents, lay aside your work and go and enjoy the day with your children. It will do you good. Bring well-filled baskets with you. H. P. BURROUGHS RENTS - NEW MERGHANTS HOTEL Leases New Thome & Mayer Hostelry for Six Years.---Will Continue City Hotel. H. P. Burroughs has entered into a deal whereby he has secured a six- year lease of the Merchants Hotel, the new brick hostelry which is being erected by Thome & Mayer. This hotel when completed and in running order, will be second to none in this part of-the state, as there are a large number of rooms and the hotel portion of the build- ing is splendidly planned. It is the intention of Mr, Bur- roughs to furnish the hotel through- out in the best possible manner, with up-to-date furniture and acces- sories and appointments, and will make the place a stsictly first-class hotel, to be run on the European plan. Mr. Burroughs intends to retain the management of the City Hotel, and will make many improvements about that place. He intends to put in a new front on the building and will re-arrange the interior so that he can conduct a strictly up-to-date hotel and restaurant, as heretofore. Mr. Burroughs is one of the most successful hotel men in this part of the state, and he has an abiding faith in the future greatness of Bemidiji, hence. his investments in business in the city. Star Will Open Tuesday. A. Burke announces that he wil open the Star theater next Tuesday when a full program of vaudeville acts will be placed on the Star stage, Mr. Burke states that the show will be stronger than ever, and - that he has several surprises in the way of sensational acts that please, Additional local matter will be fou evening. All are cordially invited' on fourth page. ; “WARM" BASEBALL GAME PROMISED FOR TOMORROW Akeley Will Pit Her Crack Team Against Bemidji.—Locals Will Be Strong. What will undoubtedly prove to be the very best ball game of the season will be played on the local diamond tomorrow, when the Akeley team will try conclusions with Bemidji. The Akeley team is this year com- posed of almost the same players that formed the organization last year, when they shut out the Bemidji crack team. Coleman,the elongated Indian twirler who fanned last year’s bunch to a “frazzle,” is pitching for Akeley and is in good form. Manager Otto intends to put the strongest team in the game tomor- row that he has had lined up this COUNTY FAIR OFFICIALS HAVE LEASED GROUNDS A. A. White, Who Owns the Lands, Extends the Time of the Lease, Which Would Have Expired Next May. ==-Pushing the Fair. The Beltrami County Agricultural association has succeeded in leasing the present fair grounds,in the north end of the city, and will at once begin the construction of a perma- nent bixilding on the grounds for exhibition purposes. A.A.White,who owns the grounds, was in the city yesterday and took up the matter of a lease with the agricultural society, which was represented by President Wes Wright, Vice President John Lunn, Secretary A. G. Rutledge, and F. S, Lycan, Thomas Newby and W. E. Neal, members of the board of directors. . Mr. White realizes fully that Be- midji is growing and that the build- ing of residences would extend to- wards the fair grounds, which are located on Mr. White’s land and adjoin the platted portion of the city blocks. However, he displayed a very liberal disposition toward the fair officials and agreed to lease the grounds for two years, from the time of expiration of the present lease (May, 1908,) and assured the officials that he would do all in his power to further the success of the fair to be held in this city Septem- ber 26-27-28. The work of building the pens, additional stalls, etc., and arranging the grounds generally will be com- menced at once. The race track is in fine condition, and local horsemen have been train- ing their speeders on the course all summer. The premium list book for the fair is being printed and will be ready for delivery the middle of next week, 4 The program for the fair has also been about completed, and those who attend the fair will witness one of the best exhibitions ever held in in the north half of the state. bat. The positions of the remainder of the team will be as follows: Riddell 1b, Govro 2b, Hazen or Arneson ss, Johnson 3b, Peterson rf, year. He will do the pitching, with old reliable “Louie” Roy behind the Pepin or Collins cf, F. Carlton If. The game will be called at 3:30. A. B. Clair came down this morn- ing from Blackduck, but owing to the fact that a telegraph message was not delivered in time he was compelled to return to the “Duck” on the freight. ; WE SELL J. P, Coats 5¢ a Spool WE SELL Dowager . Corset: _for Stout ‘Women - Special Sale of Remnants We are going to have a genuine Remnant Sale--a Remnant Sale in its broadest sense--- all short lengths, odd lots and lines that the assortment have been broken, have been gathered together and displayed on tables and counters. The prices are as you would expect---ex- tremely low. We are anxious to clean these Remnaats out and will surely do so at these prices. The sale will commence Monday morning and continue for the balance of the week. Come early while the selections are the best. We cannot begin to itemize all the good things, so here are a few good things at random. Laces Large number of lengths in Torchon Laces at, , 0dd lot of Valenceinnes Insertions, good patterns,at........ .. Fancy stripe and flowered rribbons in four to five inches wide in large variety of colors. yard. They are 25¢ and Remnant Sale, . . . .. 0dd lines of Ladies’ Wash to clean up at, each. .. ... Large line of 4e and TumoversL::e Coflax-s B 100'150 Remnants of Shoes and Oxfords 25 pair of Ladies’ Shoes—these were $2.00 ®*19¢ and $2.25—to clean up we will put them on the counter at. ... %P 38 pair of Ladies Oxfords. These are odds and ends of our summer stock: Some of 1.48 them sold as high as $3.00 and $3.50. To Belts, close them out quickly we will place them on the counter at. . 1098 In Dress Goods we have numerous lengths of varying yardage in the following materials which will be sold at exactly one-third off from the regular prices: Wool Serge, Panama, Fancy Wool Batiste, Ete. Mixtures, |