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LOCAL HAPPENINGS Cakes! Suitable Cakes for after- noon lunches or the supper table can be had at ourstore. They are made of the best pastry flour, fresh creamery butter and fresh eggs. All ingredients have been tested and are strictly pure. Tempting, are they not? THE LAKESIDE BAKERY Phone 118 { PROFESSIONAL ..CARDS .. ARTS i MISS E[JEENIA OLIVER VOICE CULTURE “MISS DICKINSON ART O PIANO PLAYING 415 MU YTA AVE, LAWYER . D. H. FISK Attorney and Counsellor at Law Otilce over Post Office E.E McDonald '"TORNEY AT LAW u.-l‘;\n'.lmnn. Office: Swedback Block PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Dr. Rowland Gilmore Physician and Surgeon Offica: Milos Block DR. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. Ph ian and Surgeon “ Ofiice in Mayo Bloek pifice I T2Y0 g gs. Phone 397 Phone 396 L. A. WARD, M. D. Office over First National Bank. Phone No. 5t House No. 601 Lake bivd. | Phone No. 351 Dr. A. E. Henderson Physician and Surgeon Office over First National Bank, Bemidji, Mjnn. Office Phone 36. Residence Phone 72 DENTISTS. DR. J. T. TUOMY Dentist rst Natlonal Bick tu 1d’g. Telephone No. 230 VETERINARY DR. WARNINGER VETERINARY SURGEON Telephone Number 209 Third St.. one block west of 1st Nat'l Bauk DRAY AND TRANSFER. Wes Wright, d T fer. Pre7 oot o4 Belvrami Ave Phone 40. 404 Beltrar Tom Smart . Safe and Plano moving. DP’)::z!::dI\?t.;lfi-ge | (;15 America Ave. Are You Going to Build? If so write to A.G.LE VASSEUR for plans and specifications, Modern Plans. Careful Estimates. A. G.LE VASSEUR, arand Rapids, rinn. 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 Tllustrated Song Os-ka-loo-sa-loo Lite of a Bootblack Illustrated Song Keep on Smiling Grandfather and the Kitten His Affinity Inn Keeper’'s Wife Program Changes Without Notice Admissicn 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 Vietor Phonographs, 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 311 Minnesota Ave. BEMIDJI, MINN. Phone 310 | | | Santa Claus at Peterson’s. Fountain pen ink at the Pioneer office. Christmas tree ornaments at the Model. Santa Claus Peterson’s. *“Bells of Shandon” at Opera House tonight. headquarters at the City Ferdinand Peterson hasbeen quite iill the past couple of days. Electrical, steam and mechan- ical toys a specialty. Peterson’s. A. H. Street of Albert Lea wasa business visitor in the city today. Christmas and New Year’s postal cards can be had at the Pioneer office. Some boy’s high top shoes at special prices at Bemidii Cash Shoe Store. Oliver Skeli of Park Rapids was a business visitor in the city yes- terday. Mr. George returned this morning from a business trip to points up | the M. & I. Select your Christmas {ruit cake now and have it decorated to order at the Model. Fancy fruit for the Christmas tree, including apples with stems. At Petersons. Levi Price returned today from Wilton, where he has worked on the construction of a new school house. Mrs. E. E. McDonald left this morning for St. Paul, where she will spend the holidays with her parents. It would be a waste of time to specify. We have the only complete assortment of high grade toys in town. Peterson’s. No junk peddlers can shove a job lot at me. I selectmy own goods and leave it to mv customers to judge who has the best selection in town. Peterson’s. G. W. Feldman, formerly of this| city, but who now conducts a hotel | at Northome, came down from that place yesterday and spent last night with friends in this city. 1 Considerable initiatory in the first degree will be performed at the Odd Fellows lodge Friday night. night. The Grand Master of the state grand lodge will be present. Wes Wright returned this morn- ing from Blackduck, where he has a contract to put in a quantity of timber this winter, and where he will soon be operating a @uple of large camps. ' George Kirk arrived in the city this morning from Northome,1 where he is looking after logging operations for the C. A. Smith company. They are at present building ice roads and expect to begin hauling next week. Charles Saxrud the popular pro- prietor of the Hotel Beltrami at Fowlds, was a business visitor in the city yesterday. Mr. Saxrud has re cently renewed his license at Fowlds and has made a2 number of improvements at his place. Chestet Parker of Nymore, who was bound ovér to the grand jury on the charge of grand larceny, was brought before Court Commis- sioner Clark yesterday, his bonds- men having surrendered him. A new bond was furnished and he was again released. Lowney’s chocolate bon bons are Only at Petersons. the best. — The Continued Story of Current Events. Toy land at Peterson’s. Good things to eat for Christmas at the Model. Fancy fruits for the table or sick|. room at Peterson’s, A $45 organ for $30. Who wants it? Bisiar & Fraser. Christmas stickers, tags and cards at the Pioneer office, “Bells of Shandon” at the City Opera House tonight. George Mathews of St. Thomas, Ontario, Can. is spending a few days at the “Hub of the North-” Walter Kuntze came down from his home at Gemmell and spent the day in the city on a business mission. 3 Even experienced cooks have “good luck” with Hunt’s Perfect Baking Powder and extracts. They never disappoint. L. L. LeVoy and family left this morning for Maltby, where they will hereafter have charge of the farm of J. J. Senkinson. For children red and brown shoes also patent leathers with white, grey, suede and serge tops at the Bemidji Cash Shoe Store. The Episcopal guild will meet at the home of Mrs. G. H. French, corner Tenth street and Dewey avenue, on Thursday afternoon at | 2:30. 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. Henry Hill of Starbuck, Miun., arrived in the city yesterday and will spend a couple of days looking over the future metropolis of north- ern Minnesota, A. A. Goodrich, representative of the Carpenter-Lamb Lumber company, came up from Minneapo- lis last night and will spend a few days here in the interest of that company. Notwithstanding that we are ex- ceedingly crowded for room,a glance at our toy display will convince you that it is the most select and elaborate in this neck of the woods. Peterson’s. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Scandinavian Lutheran church will meet with Mrs. John Wilmann, corner Eighth street and Beltrami avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Charles Gustafson, one of the well known settlers of Blackduck was in the city last night on his way home from Fosston with a carload of horses. Mr. Gustafson will devote his time this winter to logging of a large amount of timber, which he has in that vicinity. B. N. Johnson, the well known land Attorney, was in the city yes- terday on his way home from Big Falls, where he and Senator Swed- back were the first of the week on some business matters in connection with the townsite of which the senator is the owner. Hellec Kvisland, one of the pio- neer - homesteaders of the township of Summit, is in the city today, on his way to Bagley. He was accom- panied by R. Tollefson, his brother- in-law, who is making his home at Bagley and who has been visit- ing at the home of Mr. Kvisland. Christmas stickers, tags and cards at the Pioneer office. realizz the sideration. Office over Post Office He sees best who sees to the consequences. serious conse- quences of continued eye strain? Priceless beyond all possessions is the eyesight, de- serving of your highest con- We fit your eyes correctly. Artificial eyes fitted. DRS. LARSON Specialists in Scientific Treatment :and Correction of Eye Do you & LARSON, Office 92 . vnone{ s CARTER. -For Rent—7-room honse, good location, $15 per month. For Rent—2-room eomfortable house, $4.00 per month. @ TAIT . We have several partly improved farms near this city for sale at low prices and easy terms. We write fire and plate glass insurance Minnesota. Avenue. CARTER. @ TAIT Money to loan on farm lands BEMIDJI, MINN. 1908 diaries at the Pioneer office. When you think of Candy think of the Model. : Christmas tags and stickers at the Pioneer office. Oliver Larson of Nary spent last night in the city. A $45 organ for $30. Who wants Bisiar & Fraser. R. E Daley of Blackduck trans- acted business in the city yesterday Mrs. Wm. Hill of Cass Lake was a visitor in the city yesterday and today. i A new line line of neat new Christ- mas postal cards at the Pioneer office. John . O’Rielly of Grand Rapids was a business visitor in the city yesterday. Wallace Henry and W. M. Hughes were visitors in the city yesterday from Crookston. J. King came up from Walker last evening and will spend a few days in the city. Martin Berggreen went to Wilton yesterday afternoon where he expects to work for a time. Just received alot of extra nice soft-soled fancy shoes for baby at Bemidji Cash Shoe Store. Mrs. T. A. Larson came up from her home at Laporte last evening and spent last night in the city. - Frank Rohrer, recorder of the village of Turtle River, attended to business matters here yesterday. George Markham, who has been spending the last few days in Bemidji, returned to Hibbing last evening. Earl L. Chady of Turtle River secured bounty on a large wolf which was . brought to the city yesterday. C. H. Mills, roadmaster of the M. & L. Ry., came up from Brainerd last e;/ening and spent last night in the city. Ole A. Nosen of Bagley was a business visitor at the court house yesterday afternoon, returning to his home on the night train. C. H. Carter and wifé returned to their home at Hines last evening, after having spent a day shopping with Bemidji' merchants- 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. State Auditor S.' G. Iverson and State Treasurer C. C. Dinehart left this morning for Walker, where they conducted a state stumpage land sale today. Corporal Shilling, who for some time has been an' active member of the local recruiting station for the U. S. Marines; left today for a visit to his old home at Cleveland, Ohio. Andrew Larson, a prosperous farmer from the vicintity of Solway, accompanied by his daughter,Emma, came over from that place yesterday to do some shopping between trains. The St. Phillips Aid will give a turkey supper at the 1. O. O. F. hall Thursday evening, commenc- ing at 5:30. Supper 35c. They will also hold a sale all day Saturday December 21st, at Lahr’s furniture store. John Doran, a local plumber, went to Deer Lake yesterday to re- pair the heating plant in the mod- ern residence at that place belong- ing to R. C. Spooner of this city, president of the Donald Land & Lumber company. The ladies of St. Phillip’s church will hold a sale of Christmas fancy goods at Lahr’s furniture store all day Saturday. They have prepared a large number of articles, such as aprons, handkerchiefs, pillow-tops and other fancy articles suitable for Christmas gifts, it? Sergeant Ward of the local re- cruiting station for the U. S. Marines, has received orders from Washington, D. C, to the effect that the marine corps is now filled almost to its fullest strength, 8,871 men, and that the State of Minne- sota has been given credit for the majority of them in the past three months. Sergeant Ward was also notified to accept nothing but the best of men in the future. Mrs. M. E, Smith entertained as her guest yesterday, Mrs. Geo. Grant of Havana, N. D., who spent the day in the city on her return home after having spent a few days visiting her son at Park Rapids. She was accompanied on the trip by her grand daughter, Mary Grant. Mrs. Geo. Grant is a mother of Sheriff Roglin Grant, who spent some time in this city visiting, the past summer.’ § . Cheap candies are dangerous, 't,Get the pure and best at' Peterson’s. Christmas tags and stickers at the Pioneer office. “Bells of Shandon” at_ the City Opera House tonight. Fur trimmed foot-wear for baby at Bemidji Cash Shoe Store. See the finest doll ever brought to town in Peterson’s window. Masks, trimmings, candles and holders, get them early, At Peter- son’s, N. W. Sherwood of Turtle River was a business visitor in the city today. Dr. J.R. Collard of Red Lake was a business visitor in the city yesterday and today. John Cann came down from his home at Blackduck yesterday and spent the day in the city. John Dalton is again able to be out, after having been confined to his home for the past two weeks with a severe attack of muscular rheumatism. E. T. Ryan and wife of St. Paul are here on a visit to Mrs. Ryan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wood- after the holidays. MORE MEN AT WORK. No Other Change in Situation at Goldfield. Goldfield, Nev., Dec. 18.—More men are reported at work in the mills and at the mine of the Consolidated com. pany than any day since the reopen- ing of the mine on Thursday last. The Nevada Goldfield reduction works started up with eight men, Fifty strikebreakers are expected to arrive from Arizona soon. The government commissioners are considering the statement of the Mine Owners’ asso- ciation. General Funston and Gov- ernor Sparks will leave Goldfield shortly. - 5 3 Entomhbed for Ten Days. Ely, Nev., Dec. 18—The three min- ers who have been imprisoned for ten days in the Alpha mihe seem fated to remain there for at least several days more. The ground is moving and this has necessitated a stoppage of the work of clearing the shaft. They have been supplied with food through a tube, but now there is danger of their source of supply being cut off. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 5c. BUY A GOOD LOT With the growth of Bemidji good lots are becoming scarcer and scarcer. We still have a number of good lots in the residence part of town which will be sold on easy terms, N For further particulars write or call \Bemidji Townsite and Im- provement Company. .H' A. SIMONS, Agent. Swedback Block, Bem'd}!. ward, and will remain here until | Lumber and Building Material We carry in stock at all times a complete line of Lumber and Building Material, Dimersions, etc. Look us up for your winter supply of Coal and Wood We have a large supply St. Hilaire Retail Lbr. Co. BEMIDJI, MISN. in gift box to mateh........... Is Offering BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY For This Sale A Cut Price Event That Abounds with Rare Values from Every Department of This Great Store Christmas But a Few Days Away It means you can secure your gift things at prices that will allow a wider remembrance because of the lesser expense Neckwear in Boxes Persian Rainbow Silks, superb quality, sold elsewhere much higher Men’s Tie and Handkerchief to match Men’s Tie and Muffler in Lolly box, $1.00 Tie and Suspenders in holly box. ...75¢c Suspenders, Garters and Arm Band s (DG Mufflers in Profusion Ways Patent Muffler, ... .. 25c to 50c Men’s Knitted Silk Full Dress, all col- org, Silk Mufflers Jand Brocades, worth irore., . You can pay more for these nobby styles but if you want them right buy here. Your choice, the piece Superb Ribbon Stock gremnants Floral Ribbons for fancy work, Nar- row Ribbons in Satin or Taffeta, Holly Ribbons 1 to 3 in. in lengths from 1 yard to 21-2, marked on end ot each piece. Japanese Glove and Handrerchief Boxes ...... .. ...25cto $1.00 Collar and Cuff Boxes...75c to $1.00 Princess Bags, Hand Bags, etoii tans it 50c to $2 50 High grade Stationery in fancy boxes. . i S0 16¢ to 50¢ All cut _Don’t let our low prices lead you to suspect quality. They are due to keen buying here to stay---our guarantee goes with every sale. and close selling. We are Smoking Jackets of two-tone golt cloths, all wool, beautifully subdued color- ings—a ge1 uine snap, worth double—Thursday only—for choice ........... $56.00 Christmas Shirts—Gnlden—soft or stiff bosom, the very latest patterns—a great many concerns would ask double. ... ... ........ .......50c and $1.00 Buy your Boy a Suit for Christmas,—We have placed on our Bargain table in the front end of store—10 Suits, 8 to 10 and worth $4, $5 and $6—5 different paiterns—exira value at former price but for acquaintance sake Friday you may have your choice for .. o s o eo 060 3|4 Minnesota. Ave.- Our Phenomenal Sale of Men’s Clothing is somewnat bfeaTdng the sizes-- but many bargains yet=-dare you getting your share? ©IF NOT, WHY NOT = THE MART ~ The House of Barge.i ..... 50c to $2 50| { i R IR