Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 12, 1907, Page 1

N VOLUME 5. NUMBER 148. HISTORICAL MINNESOTA BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 12, 1907. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH CITIZENS SHOULD GIVE THEM HEARTY WELCOME They Are Working For the Settlement of This North Country.---Be Sure to Court House The meeting to be held at the court house hall this evening is one that should interest every property holder in this community, as well as others, who are interested in the development of northern Minnesota. Secretary of State, Julius Schmahl, State Immigration Commissioner Geo. Welsh, Senator Cook, of Wabasha county, Representative Opsahl, I. C. Parker, G. H. French, AL Raiser, O, T. David and A. G. Rutledg the party which lett Bagle sterday afternoon for a drive throagh Clearwater county and western Beltrami county, arrived in the citv this evening at 5 o'clock. I'his evening, this party of men Attend the Meeting at Hall Tonight. desire to meet the citizens of Be- midji and talk over the settlement of this country as well as drainage. The party was well pleased with their trip and the state officials were surprised at the development of what they thought to be wilds, of this and Clearwater counties. ‘They are firmly convinced that a great deal of work should be done by the state towards the settlement of the cut-over lands, as well 3s to tirst drain the swamp lands and see that they are also settled. I'he meeting has been called for S o'clock and Bemidji should see that a fair representative body of her people are present to greet the state ofticials. Hearing Adjourned. ‘T'he matter of the hearing in the judicial ditch, which affects a number of the settlers’ lands in the town of Frohn, came up for hearing this morning, before Judge Spooner, at chambers. Owing to the fact that a number of the parties affected by this ditch could not be found for service, the petitioners asked for further time, which was granted by the court and the hear- ing adjourned until January 29th, 1908. New Pastor Arrives. Rev. T. H. Denniston, the new pastor of the Methodist church, arrived in the city last evening from | Minneapolis and will preach at the church tomorrow morning and even- ing. Rev. Denniston has been pastor of the Western Avenue Methodist church for the past two years. ' date of this notice: 1] Iaaoen fon extioitdon & 11 ive of Me I66on | | patterns. Thougn a comparatively new man to this section of the country, comes well recommended to people of Bemidji. the Warrants Payable. Notice is hereby given that there is money in the village of Kelliher, to the pay the following outstanding warrants: 628; 632; 633; 636; 937; 940; 641; 643, 645; 650; 651; 664;-5-6. | Interest will cease from and after the Dated at Kelliher, Minnesota, this 10th day of October, 1907. J. W. Murray, ! Village Recorder. | Special Fur Sale. | Tuesday and Wednesday, October | 15 and 16, the Bazaar st, furs. This will be a splendid opportun-! ity to secure the best furs on the| market and. the most up-to-date he The following is a synopsis of the speech delivered by Congressman Steenerson, at the Clearwater County fair, at Bagley, Thursday. Mr. Steenerson was introduced by S éommer}lal club who surpnsed the residents of his home town by his versatility. Mr. Steenerson said, in part: “The business men of Bagley are PEGA l JLE! For the next 10 days only we will sell the “Edwin C. Burt” Ladiss’ Fine Shoes at $4 the pair. Grade Shoe at a Medium Grade Price. All Oxfords at 20 per cent off. Several Odd Lots of Men’s and Ladies’ Shoes at from 25¢ to $1.00 off WWe are headquarters for Shoes of al! kinds. A High Also Rubber Goods in “GOLD SEAL” and “WALES GOOD- YEAR” Brands. Cruisers, Drivers and Hunting Boots Bemidji Cash Shoe Store STEENERSON ADDRESSES LARGE CROWD AT BAGLEY far sighted enough to see the true relation between farmer and busi- ness man. The county of Clearwater always will have a deep hold on my heart as it was born the same year County fs destiied to become a very important county. Its very name signifies something great. Itis the cradle of the fountains of the con- tinent. It gives rise” fo* the great father of waters, the Mississippi. It also gives birth to the Red River of the North. “Clearwater county is not among the counties that can be opened up like prairie land, but by the same kind of hard labor that has been returns. You will do right in honor- ing and pursuing the vocation of farmers. flowed and it is becoming the gen- eral opinion that the cultivation of the land makes the most healthy and happy people. “The farmers founded our govern- ment and it is upon their shoulders that the future of our great land will be borne. not for nothing we find upon the Seal of the State of Minnesota a plow and a farmer holding the plow, and respected. It leads one’s atten- tion to agriculture. “The national and state govern- their attention to the sciences of agriculture. Not only for economic values, but for its great educating influences upon the mind. The study of nature’s wonders will have an enobling and a good effect upon all. Much has truly been done, greater things are in store. “The apparent loneliness of the farm drives many young people to the cities. This can be remedied. The natural desire of all northern people to live alone,monarch on his own domain has been probably a great factor in developing the many free institutions, but has developed a tendency towards large estates, thus discouraging the small man. This is not necessary. There are no reasons why the farmer should not own fine houses, fruit trees, electric powers and light. It would make farming a very interesting and pleasant life. If the land was all taken up by industrious people,roads will be made, bridges built, rural mail wherever there are 100 people to every twenty-five miles. done will eventually bring great |HRENE Muslin Underwear The cities are being over- |§ It is not futile that we |} look upon the farmers with the faith |8 and expectations that we do. It is|§ as the one the most to be honored | § ments have more and more devoted | ¥ its | § While we eulogize the|3 great development to which we have | § attained, we are far from the goal. |§ but | § Popular Congressman Gives Address Which Is Well Re-| ceived.---Advises Farmers to Keep Their Boys on the Farm.---Predicts Bright Future. us if we strive for it. There is in this country enough money to aver- age one hundred thousand dollars for every man, woman and child in the land. Your display here is ex- i 'the display bufididg’is Wortay ot any school in the world. “This country would soon be filled with people if the world only knew what it is. “In congress last winter there| were those who wanted to shut out all immigration, but we took the stand that the state of Minnesota | who admitted that he was the biggest ilearn that Ed. had reformed. The CLEARWATER CLOSES Bagley, Sept. Pioneer.)—Secretary of State Julius Schmahl, State Immigration Com- State Senator Cook of Wabasha, Congressman Steenerson of Crooks- tou and State Senator A. D. Stephens of Crookston, arrived on the noon L. JENSEN, | President Clearwater County Agri- cultural Association meeting which was held in the vil-| lage hall in the afternoon. | A. Kaiser, president of the Bagley Commercial club, presided at the meeting and there was a large crowd Decreldry O State SCnmani was the first speaker. Mr. Schmabhl stated that when he came to Bagley he felt like he was going back to mother—he met his old schoolmate friend. Ed. Dev- reaux, who was like the fisherman liar in the state. But he was glad to 12.—(Special to| missioner George Welsh of St. Paul, | as the starter for a great number of train Friday and participated in a| COUNTY FAIR THIS EVENING The Event Has Far Ex.eeeded the Expectation of the Management.---Everythihg Passed Off Most Favorably. Clearwater county on the success of their first annual fair; it would be | referred to by generations to some successes follow. He had seen the | products shown at the fair, and and wanted to be understood as say- |ing that the vegtables, grasses and grains shown could not be excelled in this or any foreign country. He referred to the dairy industry of the | state and declared thatit had de- {veloped from $9,000,000 to $27,- 000,000 in seven years. He told the farmers and their wivesand children assembled that they could not afford to leave the rich soil of this county and go to the cities, | where ill health and early matured youth abounded. Great was the country, where the blooming cheek abounded and where robust health was the universal rule. Mr. Schmahl referred in strong terms to the action of the federal judge who had seen fit to drag the robes of the judiciary in the mud by One of the Chief Boosters of the Clearwater Co. Fair. criticising the acts of state officers and of the state legislature in enact ng.a railroad commy ndity rate law. He had visited much of the north country . and assured his hearers that he was a friend of this Continuep on Last Page speaker congratulated the people of | Continued on Last Page each each each “There is great wealth in store for . O’Leary @ Bowser Bemidji, Minn. Saturday morning. October 12th., we will place on sale 50 dozen Queen Brand Muslin Underwear. Sale will continue for one week, providing goods are not sold before. each exmh each each each 5 dozen Corset Covers, each........ 5 dozen Corset Covers, each, (.. s H— v v 4