Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 6, 1908, Page 1

< THE BEMIDJI DAILY P]ONEE" VOLUME 5. NUMBER 247. Histotical Society, INESCTA TUNGAL BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6, 1908. BRAINERD BASKETBALL TEAM WILL PLAY BEMIDJI Game Scheduled for Friday Evening.---University of North Dakota Sidesteps Game for Minnesota and Championship of Northern North Dakota. ~ The management of the “Big Be-| midg” basketball team has secured the Brainerd team to play a game| here Friday evening, against the local team, which will be one of the contests for the championship of | northern Minnesota. Considerable correspondence has | been had of late with the manage- ment of the University of North Dakota basketball team, relative to playing a game here for the cham- pionship of Northern Minnesota and North Dakota, the “U” team being reconized as the champions of the “Flickertail” state, and the “Big Bemidg” five claim the supremacy of northern Minnesota. Lee Heffron, local manager, had a telephone talk with A. J. Bell, the “U” manager, at different times, and after the lat- ter had practically agreed to bring his team here, he side-stepped con- siderably and has taken on a team from Winnipeg, to play at Grand Forks. The “Big Bemidg” players assert with considerable confidence their abiiity to win from the Grand Forks team, and are inclined to the belief that the University boys don’t care to try for conclusions. " Three of the present members of the “U” team were members of the Grand Forks independent team which played here three weeks ago, (the visitors taking the first game, and being outplayed at every point in the second contest) the players from the “U” being Oliver, O’Keefe and Netcher. It is expected that the game with Brainerd (Friday night) will be an| interesting one. Brown (center and | captain of the “Big Bemidg” team) formerly played in Brainerd,and Fred Sanborn, the captain of the Brainerd five, is a former McAllister college star. The remainder of the team is composed of old-time basketball players who will undoubtedly put up a good game. It appears to be impossible to get the Duluth Y. M. C. A. team to play off the tie game which was played here two weeks ago, and in conse- quence the local team will claim (with every right) the champion- ) ship of northern Minnesota. The "locals agreed to continue the game at the time the last contest was played until one side or the other secured the winning scores, but after playing five minutes after the tie was announced the visitors refused to continue and would not play the following night. By every rule known to sportdom the Duluth “Christian” players forfeited their right to a tie in that contest. _ ““Chic” Perkins in a New Play. “Chic” Perkins is starring this) season in “The Little Prospector,” | | lor dramatic qualities. a sparkling four act comedy-drama, which is admirably adapted to the style and methods of this facinat- ing little actress, and in which she iis fast making an enduring reputa- tion. This -play has the merit of being absolutely new as it has posi- | tively never been seen on any stage funlil presented by this company. “The Little Prospector” was secured by Manager Frank G. King, for “Chic” Perkins on heavy royalty | from the American Amusement As- iscciation of New York City, which a guarantee in itself of its super- This play, gorgeously equipped with scenery and a complete acting company, will be presented at the City Opera House on Saturday hight, February 8th. RUSSELL FOR MAYOR. P. J. Russell, Pioneer Attorney, Announces His Candidacy for Mayor of Bemidji. I desire the people of Bemidji to know that I am a candidate for Mayor at the election February 18th, next. I have decided to become a can- didate, after due deliberation, and at the request of numerous progressive pusiness men, I fully realize that if| Iam elected it means the loss of much valuable time without direct recompense. Bemidji is at the parting of the ways. It cannot stand still. It must advance in wealth and popula- tion, or recede to the level of a country village. I am, and every good citizen 'should be, willing to make some sacrifices for our mutual good. 1 Am for Bemidij, Big, Bigger, Big- gest, and a Square Deal. Respectfully. P. J. Russell. SUMMER AGRIGULTURAL GOURSE WILL BE GIVEN State Agricultural College Will Inaugu- rate Course of Much Benefit to Teachers Generally. St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 6.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Plans of exceptional value to the agricultural interests of the state will be put into effect through the decision to establish a short summer course in agricultural subjects for teachers, principals and superintendents of Minnesota schools, at the State Experiment Station, St. Anthony Park, Saint Paul, to open on June 8th, closing Saturday, June 27th. This will permit teachers to com- plete the course prior to the open- ing of summer schools. The subjects included in the course are such as to give teachers and others helpful and practical instruction in ,agricul- ture. The work given will combine lecture and labratory work and field exercises. Among the subjects to to be taken up during the course are agriculture and its principles, agri- culture chemistry, animal husbandry, blackmithing, dairy husbandry and animal nutrition, dairy stock, domes- tic art, domestric science, entomol- ogy, horticulture and forestry, plant diseases, poultry, soils, and practical general work intended to give a thorough insight into matters re- lated to practical farming. The course has beén designed to give principals wishing to introduce carpentry, blacksmithing] the ele-| ments of agriculture, sewing, cook- ing and other subjects into their school courses an insight which will make such subjects practical and successfully taught. County super- intendents will be given an oppor- tunity to learn at first hand the elements of successful agriculture. An immense amount of definitely practical instruction for the teachers themselves will be embodied in the work of the course, which is largely designed to help ‘them make their instruction in all’ agricultural sub- jects, thoroughly practical and more valuable to their pupils. State Superintendent Olsen warmly en- dorses the work outlined by Dean Randall and will ' participate in the lecture work of the course, as will other ‘competent and practical authorities. It isexpected that there will be a large registration for the course, the cost of which will be very moderate. The registration fee for the course is but $3, and arrange- ments for excellent board at especi- ally low rates have been completed through the co-operation of the Experiment Stafiqn. At the Court House. Nels Moen, who lives in the Battle river country, made final proof on his claim, on Battle River, before Clerk of Court Rhoda today. Sheriff Nelson of Red Lake county, was an official visitor at the office of Sheriff Bailey yesterday after- noon and today.' Mr. Nelson was in attendance at the annual outing of the State Sheriffs’ . association, which was held in the city last sum- mer, and he is an ardent supporter of Bemidji and her hospitable people. County Auditor Wilmann has received two applications for wolf bounty, which have been allowed. The wolves were killed by Harry Hawkins, of the Town of Lee, and W. J. Pollard, of Zipple township, each of whom killed one “varmit.” Elks’ Meeting Tonight. There will be a regular meeting of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. E., at Masonic hall, Thursday even- ing, Feb. 6, and every member of the lodge, as well as all visiting broth- | ers, are earnestly requested to be present, as busir("ess of importance will be transactedzand. there will be severalfawns to “horn.” Fail not,-under penalty- of the kangaroo court. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH PUTS IN SAWMILL NEAR KELLIHER, ON CORMANT S. L. Marshall of Nimrod Will Manu- facture Large Amount of Lumber for Hennepin Lumber Co. —_— Kelliher Journal: S, L. Marshall, of Nimrod, Minn., arrived here last week with a small sawmill outfit which he moved about seven miles west of Kelliher on the Cormant river. Mr. Marshall has taken a large contract from the Hennepin Lumber company of Minneapolis to log and cut into lumber 3,000,000 feet of timber which that company owns in the immediate vicinity of the place where the mill will be located. The contract between Mr. Mar- shall and the Hennepin Lumber company calls for the logging, cut- ting into lumber and delivering aboard cars at Kelliher. Camps are being built and logging will at once be commenced, as well as the erect- ing of the mill and installing of the machinery. The contract for the actual cutting of the lumber has been sub-let to J. E. Wood of Staples who is a prac- tical mill man, having operated small sawmills for the past seven years. ““In addition to the timber the com- pany already owns, other timber will be purchased from the homesteaders in that vicinity, and it is expected that enough can be secured to operate the mill for several years. Late Books at Abercrombie’s. All the' latest copyright books, such as “The Lady of Decoration,” The Weavers” and “Aunt Jane of Kentucky,” just received, at Mrs. Abercrombie’s. A new line of souvenir post cards has just been received at the Pioneer office. > Candidates’ Cards Remember that the Pioneer Prinfery prints Candidates’ Cards with neat- ness and dispatch. We won’t guarantee that they will elect the candidate, but they are attractive enough to catch the eye of the voter. Of course, we lead in other - lines of printing, also. ‘Pioneer Printery EVERYON The Bemidji Commercial Club will at once begin an active cam- paign for furthering the best inter- ests of Bemidji and north-central Minnesota, generally, and will have for its motto, ‘“Boosting for a Bigger, Better Bemidji.” A meeting of the directors of the commercial club was held Tuesday evening and much enthusiasm was displayed along the llne of bettering Bemidji. A report was submitted by Treas- urer G. E. Carson, which was read, accepted and filed. The report shows that the club is in excellent condition, and that the management of its affairs has been in capable hands. W. N. Bowser, who was one of the delegates to the recent meeting of the delagates of the commercial clubs of the state at St. Paul, told of the work that was done at the meet- ing, and outlined the plans of the new federation for the future. Mr. Bowser told the directors that the organization of the new federation would undoubtedly do much good BIGGER, BETTER BEMIDJI; E IS BOOSTING Bemidji Commercial Club Will Begin Active. Campaign Looking to Advertising of Resources of Bemidji and _ Beltrami County.---Everybody Should Boost. for the state asa whole and empha- sized the fact that Bemidji was right in the ffont rank of those cities that will be benefitted by the federation. The club now has about fifty members in good standing and there” are a number of applications for new membership. It is ex- pected that the club will have at least 100 members within the next three months, One of the matters which were taken up by the club is the putting forth of every effort to induce manu- facturing industries to locate in this city. Bemidji-is excellently located for the establishment of manufacturing institutions and, geographically, this place is unex- celled in northern Minnesota asa general distribution point, being the central city of the north half of the state, with most excellent rail- road facitities. “Boosting for a Bigger, Better Bemidji” should be adopted by every citizen of this place, and the commercial club will undoubt- edly receive the hearty support of Bemidjians in its work. —— e Very Succesful Concert. The local-talent concert given at the Methodist church last evening was a very successtul affair, both from an artistic and financial stand- point. While there was not as large an attendance as themerit of the concert deserved, yet those who were pres- ent were enthusiastic in their ap- proval of the artistic program that was rendered and gave vent to their appreciation by continued applause. Every number on the program was heartily applauded, many of the par- ticipants responding with encores. The entire program was carried out, with the exception of the selec- tion by the male quartette. This was unavoidably omitted on account of the absence of C. W. Warfiled, who was taken ill in the early part of the evening. Particular mention of any single performer, where all didso well, would be manisfestly unfair. The entire concert was better than the average home-talent affair, and all who participated are deserving . of credit. Arrested for Grand Larceny. William Johnson was arrested at Gemmell, this county, last night by Sheriff Nelson of Red Lake Falls, on the charge of grand larceny, the Red Lake county official having come over from Red Lake Falls yes- terday in search™f Johnson. Sheriff Nelson was given some assistance by local officers and Johnson was located at Gemmell, where he was working in a logging camp. Johnson is known as “Bemidji Slim” and has rather ‘a unsavory character. He was taken to Red Lake Falls this afternoon in the custody of Sheriff Nelson, to answer to the charge of grand larceny. To the Public. Bemidji, Minn., Feb. 6, 1908. Editor of Pioneer:—I notice in your account of the council meeting Monday night that one McCuaig stated to the council when the mat- ter of granting Geo. McTaggart a license was under discussion, that I had told him- (McCuaig) in words and to the effect that I had nothing to do with the business carried on inmy name in the McTaggart building. Such statement, if made, is abso- lutely wholly and unqualifiedly false, and is in line with his well known reputation for truth and vsracnty. Yours, etc., J. P. Signel. Additi tier will be found onlwm” r wil ouny WILL PUT IN SHEEP T0 GLEAR OFF SHRUBBERY E. G. Quigley, Professor of Psychology at Moorhead Normal, Will Farm Near Blackduck. Prof. E. G. Quigley of Moorhead, professor of psychology in the Moor- head normal school, has decided to engage .in agricultural “and stock raising pursuits to a’'certain extent and will follow out his ideas in Bel- trami county. Professor Quigley has purchased some land east of Blackduck from J. J. Opsahl, and he will establish his farm at that place. It is the intention of the professor to put a gang of men to work to clear the land of dead and down timber and trim the balance of the timber and put it into shape for preservation. Professor Quigley will put a large number of sheep onto the land for the purpose of clearing the under- brush. He believes that the sheep will prove to be the best cleaner of small shrubbery that can be utilized. Professor Quigley desires to spend several months of the year away from his arduous duties in the Moorhead normal and starts on _his new farm as a diversion from his duties as much as for pecuniary profits. Plenty of Timber in Sight. Charles - Kinkele, ex-mayor- of Walker, passed through the city last evening on his way to Big Falls, where he is looking after some tim- ber for the Leech Lake Lumber com- ‘| pany, which owns the sawmill plant at Walker. Mr. Kinkele states that the Leech Lake company now has in sight enough logs to keep the Walker mill in operation sawing lumber all next next summer, on both night and day shifts; which will be pleasant for the residents of ‘Walker. At the City Opera House Next Week. * The management - of the City Opera House takes great pleasure in stating that the popular Dougherty Stock Co., that have been playing to capacity business and made a tremendous hit along the circuit,.will be visible next Tuesday night in “A. Gambler’sWife.” They stay all week, and change ‘plays each night, Be- tween acts, spm m pic- tures and’ illustrited s;ags take place. A mmm. without & CIIM At Pamlh! prices.: