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Suitable Cakes for after- noon lunches or the supper table can be had at our store. They are made of the best pastry flour, fresh creamery Dbutter and fresh eggs All uwredwn'fl have been tested and are strictly pure. Tempting, are they not? THE LAKESIDE BAKERY Phone 118 PROFESSIONAL CARDS ARTS MISS EUGENIA OLIVER VOICE CULTURE "MISS DICKINSON ART OF PIANO PLAYING 415 MINNESOTA AVE, LAWYER . D. H, FISK Atb ‘Otfice over Post Office ey and Counsellor at Law E. E McDonald TTORNEY AT LAW &flld\]ilgg Office: Swedback Block PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Dr. Rowland Gilmore ian and Surgeon Ph)sx"fiu Ciiles Block DR. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. Physician and Surgeon ¥ oifice in Mayo Block Phone 396 . Phone 397 L. A. WARD, M. D. Office over First National Bank. Phone No. 51 Phone No. 351 House No. 601 Lake Blvd. Dr. A. E. Henderson Physician and Surgeon Office over First National Bank, Bemidji, Minn. Office Phone 36. Residence Phone 72 DENTISTS. DR. J. T. TUOMY Dentist rst National Bagk Bu 1d’g. Telephone No. 230 | VETERINARY DR. WARNINGER VETERINARY SURUBON Telephone Number Third St., one block west of ut Nlll Bank DRAY AND TRANSFER. Wes Wright, Dray and Transfor. t’hono (0 404 Be! Tom Smart . Safe and Plano moving. g;l.gn.;dl‘?;u‘;ge (;lgnAmerlca Ave. Are You Going to Build? It so write to A.G.LE VASSEUR for plans and specifications, Modern Plans. Careful Estimates. A.G.LE VASSEUR, Grand Rapids, Ninn. C. L. LASHER & CO. C. L. Lasher, Manager Every Evening 7:30 to 10:30 Saturday Afternoon 2:30 to 3:30 TONIGHT ITHE BIJOU Motor Cyclist Life for a Life Tllustrated Song Priscilla Unlucky Heiress Sham Beggers Cairo to Kathertown Program Changes Without Notice Admission Ten Cents Is Economy an Object to You? BISIAR & FRASER with their fine line of Pianos, Or- gans, Sewing Machines, String In- struments. Fdison, Star and Victor I’honogmnhu, Records and Sup- plies, Sheet Music and Music Rolls INVITE INSPECTION, COMPARISON, AND EXPERT CRITICISM. Piano Tuning CALL AND BE CONVINCED that you are certain to purchase graclficmon and satisfaction if you deal with Bisiar, and Fraser 311 Minnesota Ave. BEMIDJI, MINN. Phone 319 Santa Claus at Peterson’s. Electrical, steam ical toys a specialty. and mechan- Peterson’s. snow shovel The Mart. Choice pitted prunes, in pound packages, 15¢. Roe & Markusen. 'Phone 207, County Attorney Henry Funkley left this noon for Cass Lake on a professional trip. A regular 25 cent for 10 cents Saturday. X-mas handerchiefs of every fanciful description, 5 cents to 75 cents. At McCuaig’s. John Dalton, who has been very ill with muscular rheumatigm for a week past, is some better today. Thomas S. Irvine of St. Cloud, who sells flour, spent today in the city, interviewing local merchants. J. J. Burns of Bena returned this morning ftom a visit to Littlefork. He left this noon for his home at . | Bena. Better hurry to McCuaig’s and get a “‘Sunshine” cloak or skirt while the sale is on. Every gar- meut new. Miss Julian left this morning for St. Paul and from that place will go to Willmar to visit with relatives for a fortnight. H. N. Douglas, of the Douglas Lumber company, went to Northome last evening on a business trip for his company. It would be a waste of time to specify. We have the only complete assortment of high grade toys in town. Peterson’s. John Eagan of Cass Lake came down this morning from Littlefork, near which place he hasa valuable stone and timber claim. J. F. Eagan, chief engineer for the M. & I. railway, passed through the city last evening on his way to International” Falls on an official trip. One guess with each purchase of 50 cents or more. If you are a good guesser you will get the doll to be given away free at the Owl Drug Store. No junk peddlers can shove a job lot at me. I select my own goods and leave it to mv customers to _judge who has the best selection in town. Peterson’s. William McCarey, who has been cooking in the camps of W. T. Blakeley, near Farley, came down this morning from Farley, having " | resigned his position as cook. If you're seeking something in the line of hats, shoes and neckwear—a little more nobby—a little more individual than the average con- cern shows—you’ll find it at the Mart. Miss Lela Solberg returned last evening to Funkley, after having | spent the last three days in this city on the sad mission of attending the funeral and burial of her brother, Oscar Solberg. Miss Solberg is teaching the school at Saum, and is doing very well. C. H. Miles and George Mark- ham, proprietors of the recently- destroyed Hotel Miles, at Hibbing, arrived in the city this morning and will remain here for a few days, looking after some business mat- ters. William Lomen, who lives at the place bearing his name, on the Canadian boundary in the county of Koochiching, passed through the city last evening returning to his home from a visit to St. Paul. Mr. Lomen is a game warden, in the employ of the State Game & Fish Commission, and is proving to be a good man for the com- mission, Andrew Johnson returned this morning from Battle River, where he has been for several days. Yes- terday he attended-a meeting of the town board of Battle River, which was held for the purpose of voting bonds for the building of a road. No agreement could be reached on the proposition, and it was decided not to call an election for voting the bonds at present. A. W. Rundquist of Crookston, the north-country representative for the Minneapolis Tribune, came over last night from his home at Crooks- ton and will spend several days in this vicinity, soliciting and collect- ing for the Tribune. He tells of some innovations which the twin city dailies will inaugurate the first of the year, among which is the raising of the price of subscriptions and the discontinuance of any sub- scription that is not paid when it runs out. | LOCAL HAPPENINGS The Continued Story of Current Events. Toy land at Peterson’s. Useful X-mas gifts are in abund- ance at McCuaig’s, Joseph H. Carter of Tenstrike visited in the city yesterday. See the finest doll ever brought to town in Peterson’s window. See the doll in show window at the Owl Drug Store, to be given away free. Choice pitted prunes, in pound packages, 15¢c. Roe & Markusen. 'Phone 207. A. C. McLean, the tie man, returned this morning from a visit at Kelliher, Don’t miss the cloak opportunity at McCuaig’s. Assortment will soon be broken. Better hurry. Harry Mills, roadmaster for the M. & I. railway, went to Big Falls last evening on an inspection trip. W. A. Gould, of the Bemidji Lum- ber company, returned this morning from a trip in the north country on the M. & I. Otto Peterson, representative for the L. K. Deal Lumber company, went to Bridgie last evening on a business trip. It looks as if you could use a snow shovel. The Mart is selling them for 10 cents with any other purchase, Saturday. S. D. Stewart, an employe of the Northland Pine company, passed through the city this morning from Kelliher to Brainerd. “Get in line” buy your X-mas gifts at the Owl Drug Store. It’s up to you to guess the name of the doll to be given away free. Those pleated panama skirts in black, blue and brown at $5, are the finest garments for the money ever brought to Bemidji. At McCuaig’s. Miss Mabel McTaggart has taken a position at the Bazaar store and is now assisting in looking after the wants of the many customers at that place. I have handled toys for 23 years and know what the children prefer, have selected them personally at the importers. You know the rest. Peterson’s. Tom Shevlin, B. W. Lakin and A. Lord, of the Crookston Lumber com- pany, returned this morning from a visit to the camps of the company at Kelliher and Blackduck. C. F. Rogers of Wilton came over from his home yesterday and spent several hours in the city looking after some business matters, among other things being a visit to the court house, Notwithstanding that we are ex- ceedingly crowded for room,a glance at our toy display will convince you thatitis the most select and elaborate in this neck of the woods. Peterson’s. Fred Hawkins, of the logging firm of Blake & Hawkins, passed through the city this morning to Minneapolis, from Blackduck, where Blake & Hawkins have extensive logging operations. R. W. Carlson of Crookston spent last night in the city and left this morning for Rosby, in the company of A. R. Erickson, to look over some wood, which the Vance company recently purchased from Mr. Erick-|q son. E. N. Young of Minneapolis passed through the city this morning from International Falls, where he has been on a business trip. Mr. Young is a prominent tailor of the “Mill City,” and is a son of H. F. Young of Cass Lake. A. L. Hillastad and wife came down this morning from their home at Big Falls and spent the day in the city. Mrs. Hillastad has been ill for some time and she will leave tomorrow morning for Park Rapids, to visit her parents at that place. F. C. McCumber gf Cass Lake, who now conducts the barber shop at that place formerly run by Sam |3 Hatfield, was over from Cass Lake yesterday on a business trip. ‘*"Mac” formerly lived in this city, and was employed at_the barber shop of' Dennis & Stafford. He returned to Cass Lake last night. Anton Erickson left this morning (54 for Rosby, to note how work was l purtenancs progressing on the cutting of a large | East tront amount of wood in that vicinity.' ‘Santa Claus Peterson’s, Harry Proud of Kelliher was a visitor in the city yesterday. A. A, Goodrich left this morning for Minneapolis on a business trig: A. E. Witting of the cedar firm of Witting & Trondson came down this morning from Blackduck. Spme of the prettiest kimona silks it has ever been our pleasure to see, is on display at McCuaig’s, When you say ‘‘Hunt’s Perfect” your grocer knows you want the best baking powder and extracts. They never disappoint. “Sunshine” cloaks and skirts are selling at great reduction. These are highest quality garments and the exclusive sale is at McCuaig’s. W. B. Laughead of Minneapolis, better known among his friends in this “neck o’ the woods” as “Bill,” arrived in the city last night for a visit. We will on Saturday sell 100 twenty five cent snow shovels for 10 cents each. One to a customer with any other purchase. The Mart. I aim to get the best in toys as well as in fruit, nuts and confec- tionery. The people show by their patronage that they appreciate it. Peterson’s. A beautiful doll to be given away free. Guess her given name and she is yours. One guess with a purchase of 50 cents or more. The Owl Drug Store. at headquarters NOMINATION WITHDRAWN. District Attorney for Oregon Said to Be Derelict in Duties. Washington, Dec. 13.—It is learned at the department of justice that one of the principal reasons for the with- drawal of- the nomination of William C. Bristol to be United States attor- ney for Oregon was the fact that al- though the grand jury during the last year had brought over twenty-five in- dictments against partles for land frauds Mr. Bristol had not entered on the prosecution of any of them and notwithstanding the urgent requests of the department to begin proceedings at once Mr. Bristol had shown an in- disposition to comply with the re- quest. His successor has not yet been decided on. CALLS ON ROOSEVELT. Tom Johnson of Cleveland a Visitor % at the White House. ‘Washington, Dec. 13.—Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland was received by President Roosevelt and stated on leaving the White House that the president had been very gracious to him. “It was the first time I have seen President Roosevelt since he became president. I knew him as civil serv- ice commissioner,” sald Mr. Johnson. “He gave me decidedly more time than I had expected. We were dis- cussing municipal government and I enjoyed recelving his views exceed- ingly.” GREEK PRINCE MARRIED. Distinguished Gathering Witnesses Religious Ceremony. Athens, Dec. 13.—With the splendid and elaborate rite of the Greek church the religious ceremony uniting in mar- riage Prince George, second son of the king of Greece, and Princess Marle Bonaparte was performed at the cathedral in the presence of the king and queen of Greece, a gathering of high state dignitaries and the members of the diplomatic corps. The civil marriage ceremony took place in France Nov. 21. The archbishop of Athens, assisted by five bishops, officiated at the cere- mony. Notice for Publication. i"me‘“ of the Intarlor Land Office at ake, Minn.. Dec. 10, 1907. Ntmce is hersby zlven that Willlam D. Mohler. of Bemidji. Minn., has filed. notice of his intention mm-ke final five year proot in support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 21977 made Feb. 15th, 1901, for the NEX NW, Section 29, Township 147 N.. Rlnze 33 W., and_that sald proof will be e be- fofe . W. Rhoda, Olerk of District Court, Beltrami Co., Mlnn at Bemidjl, Minn., on January 17th, 1908, He names the following witnesses. to ve his continuous residence upon, and cul tlvl» tion of, the land, viz: William H. Rice. Fred Bardwell, Hnry Evens, Joseph Eteldl. allof Bemld!l Minn, . OAxEEY. egister. Mortgage Foreclosure Sale. Default baving been made in the payment of the sum of Five Hundred One and 47-10).| (#01.47) Dollars, which is claimed to be due and 1s dueat the date of this notice upon a certain Mortnze. uly eXecuted and deliver- ed by George Creighton, a single man, Mort- gagor, to Anhur Palme: oflalm bear- ing date the 13th day of Jan: 1905, and With 8 pomer of salo therein containen. duly recorded in the office of the Regis in and for the County of Balzr ‘A‘ lglnnesotl, on the !!t\k day’ recorded 11 age 545, and no action OF proceeding having been in- stituted, at law or. ozhermu‘ t0 recover the hht sa‘cund by said Mortzage, or any part thereof Now, therefore, notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sale contained.in said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statue in such case made and provided, the saidMort- gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the prem-| ducrlbed in and conveyed by saild Mort- O Bonth Bast aartor (8830) ot Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred nine (149), Range Thlny Flve (Bfi), conhlnl One Bun red sixty (160) acres more or let to the United States Government | survay t ereof, in Beltrami County and State Minnesota, with the hereditamenta lnd hich sale will be made by put in shape for seasoning. = & [ Mr. Erickson, together with Matt | & Phibbs, owns some 200 acres of land near Rosby, which s covered with timber suitable for fuel. They have nine; wood choppers engaged in cutting the timber, which will be Doulrl. lnd hmr«n. on said Kre , and. Twe Dol fiarmosis oo, f.':'%a..clo.m And tl o dllbnmmentl llowed br 1aw; subject to e within onn nll from zhe date ol nle. u Iovldul i Dated Dec. 1! Attorney for Mortgaxeo, . - Fault of 3 Weman's Watch, Mies Iiborn—It reems to run very well for about a day and a half, and then it will not go at all. Watchmak. er—Yes; it should be wound occasion- ally.—Jewelers’ Clreular-Weekly. Lumber and Building Material We carry in stock at all times a complete line of Lumber and Building Material, Dimensions, ete. Correct. Teacher—\What became of the chil- dren of Agamemnon? Pupil (after ma- ture dellberation)—I think they’re dead by this time, WOOD At the new wood yard you can get dry birch wood—16 inch or cordwood. Leave orders at the yard, or phone 401. Yards near M. & 1. Depot. E. H. CORNWALL, Manager Look us up for your winter supply of Coal and Wood We have a large rupply St. Hilaire Retail Lbr. Co. BEMIDJI, MINN. Commencing Monday morning, Dec. 16, store will be open until 10 p. m. until Christmas eve. Do your Christmas shopping early. After this week only eight days left. STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY CHRISTMAS l A Few Before Christmas] Bargains Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats at 75c on the dollar 1 lot Boys’ Knee Pants Suits $5.00 and $6 00 values, for $3.59 (Never Stop Top Free.) 1 lot Men’s Underwear at a discount of 25 per cent off 1 lot Men’s $4 and $5 Shoes for $2.98. WE SHOW THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF HOLIDAY GOODS IN THE CITY Prices Cut We've Far Too Many Winter Overcoats We want to close out every one of them immediately-- hence we adopt rad- ical measures to force them out. The prices are cut A QUARTER A THIRD A HALF This is a straightforward offer and the coa's back up every claim. Men never had a better chance to buy finely - tailored overcoats at such money-saving prices. This is an unusual opportunity which must be snapp -d up quickly if you would profit by it The coats are all this sea- son’s styles and every coat is worth its former price. ; ol We will not enumerate pri. es here in the paper; you must ca!l and see the bar- gains. If it won’t pay you to come to this sale, it won’t pay you to pick up dollars, " We also have a complste line of ho'i- day gifts for men at popular prices, such ‘Fancy Neckwear, Suspenders=-one ina ‘box, Muffle's, Choice Hosiery, perfection in Shirts and Collars, and marjy—ofher useful things. . Copyright 1907 by art Schaffner & Marx. GlLL BROS * The Popular Priced Clothxers BEM_DJI MINN. ‘