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Cakes! 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 butter and fresh eggs. All ingrediente have been tosted and are strictly pure. Tempting, are they not? THE LAKESIDE BAKERY Phone 118 “PROFESSIONAL ..CARDS.. ARTS MISS EUGENIA OLIVER VOICE CULTURE ART OF PIANO PLAYING 415 MIND YTA AVE. LAWYEBR . D. H. FISK A ey and Counsellorat Liw Otfice over Post Office E. E McDonald TTORNEY AT LAW m-fd‘t“}f!l::n).li Office: Swedback Block | PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Dr. Rowland Gilmore Physician and Surgeon Office: les Block DR. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. Physician and B.\;u;geou ce in Mayo Bloel Phone 396 " "° Res. Phane 397 L. A. WARD, M. D. Phone No. 5t Office over First National Bank. House No. 6ot Lake Blvd. Dr. A. E. Henderson Physician and Surgeon Oifice over First National Bank, Bemidji, Minn. | Office Phone 36. Residence Phone 73 | Phone No. 351 DENTISTS. DR. J. T. TUOMY Dentist rst Natlonal Bagk Bu 1d’g. Telephone No. 230 VETERINARY DR. WARNINGER VETERINARY sg:mli(m Telephone Number 209 Third St.. ons block west of 1st Nat'l Bank DRAY AND TRANSFER. Wes Wright, D d Transfer. ey &n@ 404 Boltrami Ave ‘Tom Smart b . Safe and Plano moving. Piyae No 58 | 618 America Ave. Are You Going to Build? If so write to A.G.LE VASSEUR tor plans and specifications, Modern Plans. Careful Estimates. A.G.LE VASSEUR, arand Rapids, Minn. THE BIJOU C. L. LASHER & CO. C.L.Lasher, Manager Every Evening 7:30 to 10:30 Saturday Afternoon 2:30 to 3:30 TONIGHT Motor Cyclist Life for a Life Tllustrated Song Priscilla Unlucky Heiress Sham Beggers Cairo to Kathertowa 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- dison, Star and Victor 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 gratification and satisfaction if you deal with Bisiar, and Fraser 31 Minnesota Ave, BEIDJI, MINN, Phone 319 Santa Claus at Peterson’s. Fountain pen ink at the Pioneer office, Mrs. Brown of Akeley tarried in the city last night. Fancy fruits for the table or sick room at Peterson’s. Christmas stickers, tags and cards at the Pioneer office. Flectrical, steam and mechan- | ical toys a specialty. Deterson’s. Don’t forget the Handkerchief Bazaar in the Methodist church tonight. N Alex. Ross of Ross Bros.,, came down this morning from Kelliher and spent the day in the city. L. Gonyea of Crookston, deputy sheriff of Polk county, spent last night in the city, on official business. Mrs. Mabel Chamberlain has hand painted articles in water colors, suitable for Christmas gifts, at Reed’s Studio. Pure food is just what you get in Hnunt’s Perfect Baking Powder and Extracts. Guaranteed under the pure food law. Miss Johnson, a teacher in the Farley school, came down from Farley this morning and spent the day in the city. It would be a waste eof time to specify. We have the only complete assortment of high grade toys in town. Peterson’s. M. M. Merrill of Motley, the chunky, good-looking representative of the Smith Premier Typewriter company, spent last night in the city. William Regan, who owns a refreshment parlor at Kelliher, spent the day in the city. He came down this morning from Kel- liher. 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. Howard Bailey came down this morning from a trip along the north line of the M. & I., where he was interviewing the local trade for business in his line. ‘W. H. Poupore returned this morn- ing from his logging camps at Shooks Spur, where he and his brother, R. J. Poupore, are getting out a large amount of cedar. W. H. Ingalls, veterinary surgeon, returned this morning from a trip to Kelliher and Northome, where he was looking after some horses in the logging camps in those places. JohnW.Carl of Mahonmen county, auditor of Mahnomen county, came over from his home last night and left on the early morning G. N. train for St. Paul on a business trip. James Lappen, who is in the vemploy of the Crookston Lumber Company at Blackduck, came down from the “Duck” this morning and will spend Sunday with his family. T. A. Harris of Crookston, father of A. E. Harris of this city, came over from Crookston last night and spent this forenoon in the city. He left this noon for Cass Lake to look after some business matters at that place. Clarance Hill, day clerk at the Hotel Endoin at Cass Lake, came over from the ‘“Lake” yesterday evening and remained in the city several hours, returning on the mid- night train. Clearance is looking “real lovely.” Mike Driscoll, who owns a large farm at East Grand Forks, and is also engaged in the contracting business, came over from the ‘East Side” yesterday and spent last night in the city, looking after some busi- ness matters. Allan Benner, one of the earliest employes of the Crookston Lumber company, came down this morning from Northome, where he is looking after timber for the Crookston people. He will visit over Sunday in this city with his family. Mrs. Moore and child of Escanaba, Mich., left last evening for Black- duck to join Mr. Moore, who is a barber at the “Duck.” Mrs. Moore and the little one spent yesterday in the city at the home of Mrs. Moore’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, Matt Becker. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have made their home at Escanaba for some time| past, but have decided to live per- manently in Blackduck, Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new Laxative, stimulates, but does not irritate, It is the best Laxa- | LOCAL HAPPENINGS The Continued Story of Current Events. Toy land at Peterson’s. Harry Guusalus was in the city today from Houpt. Fancy truits for the table or sick room at Peterson’s. Christmas stickers, tags and cards at the Pioneer office, F. L. Ellis of Everdale, is a visitor in the city. See the finest doll ever brought to town in Peterson’s window. Don’t forget the Handkerchief Bazaar in the Methodist church to- night. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Mark Evenson, yestesday, a fine bouncing baby boy. George Kirk, the logger, came down this morning from his logging camps at Northome. Minn,, Remember the 5 o’clock Sunday dinner at the Hotel Markham. An excellent menu, with the best of ser- vice. James McAndrews and wife of Big Falls passed through the city this morning on their way to the twin cities. John Meyers, who is doing some logging near Northome, spent today in the city, having come down from Northome this morning. Harry Mills, roadmaster on the M. & L railway, left this morning on a business trip to Minneapolis. He.will return the first of next week. 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. A. T. Hatcher, the logger, spent last night in the city. The logging camp which he has recently been operating near Fowlds has been closed down for this season. 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. W. A. Gerberof St. Paul, sheriff of Ramsey county, arrived in the city last night and spent this fore- noon here on professional business. He left this noon for Bena, where he has some official business to look after. The Blackduck Employment com- pany sent a bunch of men to the Irvine camps at Northome last even- ing and also forwarded a number of lumberjacks to the St. Croix com- pany at Funkley for work in the camps near there. J. H. Scribner, the representative for the Coocker & Crowell Land company of Minneapolis, came in last evening from Minneapolis. He had two men with him from the southern part of the state, whom he took to Guthrie this morning to look at some land, which they may possibly purchase. W.K. Dean, veteran represen- tative for the Zenith Paper company of Duluath, left this morning for his home, after having spent the last week in this vicinity. Mr. Dean states that business has been very good with him during the past year, and that he has hopes that it will be larger next year. P. J. McKeon and F. J. McKeon, who had charge of the boarding cars on the building of the Big Falls- International Falls extension of the M. & I. railroad, passed through the city this morning on a return trip to Big Falls. They have just closed up their business in connec tion with the work there, which was completed two weeks ago. Mrs. Edward Leonard and her sister, Mrs. Zek came down this morning from their homes at Ten- strike and passed on through to Chicago, having been called to the *“Windy City” by the death of their brother, Mike Mack. The latter was known to many. people in this city, having visited Bemidji five years ago, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard. L. J. Romdenne,the popular hard- ware merchant of Blackduck, came down last evening from his home and spent the night in this city. He left this morning for St. Paul, on the South-bound G. N. passenger train, and will remain in the “Saintly City” several days, looking after some business matters in connection. with his store at the “Duck.” Mr. Romdenne is well known in this city, having visited here several times, and was here tive. Guaranteed or your money back. .E. A. Barker. recently as a member of the Black- duck orchestra, Santa Claus Peterson’s. headquarters at Christmas tags and stickers at the Pioneer office. Fancy fruits for the table or sick room at Peterson’s. Christmas tags and stickers at the Pioneer office. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Halvorson were in the city today from Mizpah. Wanted, two women for washing and ironing linen. Hotel Markham, Don’t forget the Handkerchief Bazaar in the Methodist church tonight. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Laqua of Puposky were visitors in the city yesterday. Remember the 5 o’clock Sunday dinner at the Hotel Markham. An excellent menu, with the best of ser- vice. Mrs. C. H. Johnson, wife of the Blackduck Employment company man, left last evening for Blackduck for a visit with old friends. 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. Horace Dunham, lineman for the M. & I railway, spent yesterday at Tenstrike looking after some line repairing at that place which needed his attention. A. Lessard of Cass Lake, one of the old-time loggers and contractors of this north country, passed through the city last evening on the M. & 1I. railway, northward bound. Ole Ferguson,a Cass Lake saloon- keeper, came over from his home yesterday afternoon and left last evening for the Littlefork country, where he hasa stone and timber claim. E. J. Swedbeck left last evening for Big Falls on a business trip. He was accompanied by B. M. Johnson of Duluth, a member of the firm of B. M. Johnson & Son, land attorneys, who is an old friend of Senator Swedback. D. A. McFarland, master carpen- ter for the M. and I. railway, left last evening for Northome, to look after some matters at that place for the M. & I. “Mac” is rather busy these days, preparing for the turning over of the property of the northern extension to the M. &. I. company. Passed Examination Successfully James Donahue, New Britain, Conn., writes; ¢I tried several kidney remedies, and was treated by our best physicians for diabetes, but did not improve until I took Foley’s Kidney Cure. After the second bottle I showed improve- ment, and five bottles cured me completely. I have since passed a rigid examination for life insur- ance. Foley’s Kidney Cure cures back-ache and all forms of kidney and bladder trouble. E. A. Bar- ker. Epworth League Handkerchief Bazaar. The Epworth League of the M. E. Church will hold on Saturday 14, a Handkerchief Bazaar and social in the League Room of the church. The young people have a splen- did display of fine handkerchiefs. All of the finest and best procurable from far and near. Some hand made. Buy your Christmas gifts handker- chiefs now. The proceeds to be used to pay debt on League Room. evening, Dec. Danger in Asking Adivce ‘When you have a cough or cold do not ask some one what is good for it, as there is danger in taking some unknown preparation. Foley’'s Honey and Tar cures coughs, colds, and prevents pneu- monia. The genuineisin a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. E. A- Barker. TO AVOID PROSECUTION. Harriman WIll Abandon Control of Southern Pacific. Chicago, Dec. 1/.—A Tribune spe- cial from Washington says: 4 Negotiations are under way between the attorney general and E. H. Harrl- man looking to an agreement by which the Union Pacific will abandon all its direct control of the Southern Pacific, in return for which the government will agree not to prosecute E. H. Har- riman for violation of the anti-trust law and of the competitive clauses in the interstate commerce law. . The negotiations have not actually been concluded, but they have reached a stage where it is belleved an agree- ment will be entered into. The Southern Pacific is to be organ- fzed as a separate corporation and the Union Pacific either will take over the old Central Pacific line from Og- den to San Franclsco or else will op- erate over it as a through line, as it is permitted to do by law. — ON' RECENT ACTIONS Senate Asks Information From Secretary Cortelyou. NUMBER GF QUESTIONS CITED Requests Amount of Panama Bonds and Certificates of Indebtedness ls- sved and- the Reasons for Such Issue at This Time. Washington, Dec. 1 .—Senator Al-{ drich reported to the senate the fol- lowing resolutions from the committee on finance as the result of the com- mittee meeting called to embody the Culberson and Clay financlal resolu- tions into one set: “Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury be and he is hereby di- rected to transmit to the senate the following information: “First—A statement giving names and locations, classified by states, of all United States depositories and the amount of money on deposit daily in each from Oct. 1, 1907, to Dec. 3, 1907, with amount and character of | securities therefor; and an explana. tlon of important changes made in either amount or location of said de posits. “Second—A statement showing in detail the condition of the national banks on Aug. 22, 1907, and Dec. 3, 1907, and the amount of national bank notes outstanding from time to time during such period. “Third—An abstract of the proposals received by the secretary of the treas- ury for the purchase of the Panama bonds and 3 per centum certificates of indebtedness, authorized by the treasury circular of Nov. 18, 1907; the amount of such bonds and certifi- cates issued, to whom awarded and the reasons for their issue. “Fourth—A detailed statement of any information he may have as to the amount of clearing house certifi- cates issued by the clearing house associations of the principal cities from Nov. 25, 1907, to Dec. 3, 1907; the character of such certificates and the purposes for which they were used. “Fifth—Any information in his pos- session as to the movement of cur- rency between the different sections ot the country during the period from Oct. 1, 1907, and Dec. 3, 1907, com- pared with previous years, and espe cially of shipments by the treasury, or otherwise, from New York and Washington to points South and West.” _The resolution was adopted without discussion. ONE MINE REOPENS. Union Pickets at Goldfield Do Not Molest Workmen. Goldfield, Nev., Dec. 1!—Fifty-six men are at work at the mill and un- derground in the Mohawk combina- tion mine. More than 100 men have signed the agreement required. by .the Mine Owners’ association, but- only the number mentioned appeared at 7 o'clock. There was no molestation of the men and the pickets of the union are not strongly in evidence. No other mines attempted to reopen. Deputy constables to the number of 100 and detectives and guards of the mine owners are guarding the district around Combination hill. The major- ity of the men are at work above ground. Kentuckian Kills His Son. Clay, Ky., Dec. 11.—Lee Pemberton of this place shot and fatally wound- ed his son, Chauncey, aged seventeen. It is said Pemberton had been drink- ing, and, becoming enraged at his son, who was trying to take him home, pulled a gun and shot him. Christmas eve. 60 Year want you to belicve in them, too. u let ave every confidence Sixty years of experience with Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral make us haye great confldence in it for coughs, colds on the chest, bronchitis, hoarseness, weak throats, weak lungs. Ask your doctor to tell you his experience with Vs thorouthly be e n owromedien: 1y o L0 sy M ot il tLe-holidays. ROE & MARKUSEN Christmas Groceries We are da'ly receiving new groceries for We have Griffin & Skelly’s 5 Crown Cluster Raisins,5Ibboxes,$1 25 3 Crown Cluster Raisins, | Ib boxes, 20c¢ Seedless Raisins, 1 Choice Mixed Nuts and Candies PHONE 207 Ib packages, F BULLETIN Great Northern Railway ATTEND THE Farmers’ Short Course Lectures on dairy husbandry, live stcck management, crop rotation, farm management, agricultural chemistry, antomology, horticulture, farm mechanics, etc. Two weeksof live stock and grain judging. Special lectures torifarmers’ wives and daughters on household art. . Course begins at University of Minnesota School of Agriculture, St. Anthony Park, between St, Paul and Minneapolis, on January 10, and continues un- til February 21. For full particulars regarding train service and fare call on E. E. CHAMBERLAIN, Agent Great Northern Railway St. Hilaire Retail Lbr. Co.| Commencing Monday morning, Dec. 16, store will be open until 10 p. m. until Lumber and Building Material We carry. iu'stock at all times a complete line of Lumber and Buildirg Material, Dimersions, etc. Look us up for your winter supply of Coal and Wood We have a large supply BEMIDJI, MINN. Do your Christmas STORE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY CHRISTMAS 1 lot Boys’ Knee Pants Suits $5.00 and $6 00 values, for $3.59 A Few Before Christmas - Bargains Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats at 75c on the dollar * (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 €0ODS IN THE GITY shopping early. After this week only eight days left. S