Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 10, 1908, Page 1

— THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. VOLUME 5. NUMBER 275. Histotical Society. fi MINNESOTA HiSTORICAL SOCIETY. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 10, 1908. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH NEW SCHOOL BUILDING IS AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY A. P. Ritchie, Superintendent of Bemidji Schools, Explains Needs of More School Room.—Proposition for New School Building Should Carry. Bemidji, March 10. Mr. Editor:—Complaint reached me frequently that the proposition to erect a mew school building in the city of Bemidji was not receiving proper advertising and that it was my duty, as superintend- ent of the city schools, to present the matter and if possible answer some of the questions that have been asked. I think it is conceded without question that more schoolroom is not only needed but is an abso- lute necessity, the peeople differ- ing only as to location and the kind of building to be erected. Granting, then, that more school room is necessary. The question is, what is the best thing to do for the present and future? I shall try to be perfectly fair in what I bas may say. As I understand the situation, there is practically no opposition to the district doing something to relieve the present conditions, but there are those who believe that the present system of small buildings should be extended. Others believe that a large ward building should be erected, while still others believe that it would be more practical to erect a large combination building that would accommodate the high school, Sev- enth and Eight grades, and still have four grade rooms that could be occupied by the younger pupils of the vicinity of the building until the high school will have crowded them out. This or the latter seems to have the greater number of sup- porters, but they are divided as to the location. Jbositions. To continue the policy of erect- ing small buildings is expensive, and has always proven unsatis- factory wherever tried. At the present time it costs us more to | maintain our three small buildings, occupying six teachers, than the large central building with {teen teachers. Our neighboring city,Brainerd aban- doned the plan and erected four large buildings a few years ago. This plan would also weaken the grade of work being done as it would necessitate the placing of | several grades in a room. As to the second plan, I do not seven- ing would be planned for, certainly not less than an eight-room build- ing, and this would cost not less | than $20,000 to $25,000; and then we would have no high school quarter and but one extra room for futnre growth. Where is the economy and efficiency of this proposition? Now as to the next proposition. The taking of the high school, Seventh and Eighth grades from the Central building would vacate I.have for sal Which will easy t These lots are locaf the sawmills, close obta.ina.ble_. E. A. HEN fl'!‘i'!)?)li"”d‘ 333333333333333333333333333333333; 333333333333393333333 3333333 93333333332333333 335 Own Your Home. of desirable lots in HENDERSON’S ADDITION beautiful Lake Bemidji. Over First National Bank. FREEEEFEEEEEEEEEEECEEEEECECEEEEEEFEECEEECEEEREE le a number be sold on erms, ted midway between to the shores of Water easily DERSON, Now let us discuss the several pro- | know just how large a grade build-| five rooms there. These with the four extra rooms in the proposed new building would give room for growth for several years to come. ‘The new building could not, how- ever, be used to advantage for the lower grades, unless located for that purpose. This brings us to the proposed location. We all know it would be impossible to locate a building where it would please all. Why should we jeopardize the pros- pects of the new school building just because the location does not suit our fancy? The proposed loca- tion is in a splendid location for fire protection; in fact, no better could be secured, it being in the adjoining block to the location of the new tank. It isin one block of the present sewer system, which is another item of no small impor- tance. It is far enough away from the Central building to take the place or relieve the situation at the Catholic Church site. There is no point on the west side of the lake in this dis- trict from which the high school pupils cannot reach it with ease when compared with the nearest point on the east side of the lake. It may, perhaps, be of interest to some to learn that the larger portion of our district lies on the east side of Lake Bemidji. I understand that some people are laboring under the opinion that the bonds carried last spring. To this I shall say that the bonds did not carry, as it requires a two-thirds majority vote. Another point that should be con- sidered in locating the building is | the normal school proposition which lis coming sooner or later. This without doubt would be located in | the northern portion of the city and will relieve that portion, as many pupils will be required to carry on the model department found in allnormal schools. Itis reported by some who are opposed to the proposition that it will double the tax, and in one case a party whose tax is fifty dollars, says that if it carries 1t will be $200. Now let us look at the truth in this argument. The present assessed valuation of our district is $1,250,000 in round numbers. Intereston $35,- 000, proposed bonds at 5 per cent is $1,750. To put $2,000 a year in fund to retire them at maturity in fifteen years would amount to $3,750 per year. This sum would increase the rate just three mills. This would iincrease the taxes on assessed valu- ation of $1,000, just $3 in place in of $150, as the gentleman is claim- ing. If your assessed valuation is 18500 you will have to pay about {$1.50 per year. This is on the present valuation, which will lower the rate in proportion. We would like to correct the state- ment made in the “Sentinel” of last ATTENTION! BARGAIN SEEKERS Right Now Our Bargain Counters are filled with choice goods that are needed by every housekeeper. In order to stimulate trade Wednesday and Thursday Your choice of any item on our Ten CentTable For 7 Cents 200 yards of Apron Gingham at 5 cents per yard. REMEMBER TWO DAYS ~ONLY---WEDNESDAY- AND THURSDAY 7THE MART The Howuse of Bai'gains 7 D. W. CARTER INTENDS MOVING FROM QUIRING Is One of the Oldest and Most Popular Residents of Beltrami County. The many friends of D. W. Carter of Quiring will be serry to learn that the gentleman intendsto dis- pose of all his stock and farming implements on his excellent farm near Quiring and will leave this country to make his home in some other community, The recent death of Mrs. Carter was the cause of Mr. Carter deciding to remove from this part of the country. Mr. and Mrs. Carter had lived on their farm at Quiring during the past thirteen years and they were among the first white settlers to make their home in Beltrami county. They stuck to the farm despite many hardships, accumulating consider- able of this world’s goods, which was invested principally in stock and farming utensils. Mr. Carter intends to hold one of the old-fashioned auction sales at his farm (which is in Section 27- 150-32, Town of Quiring) when he will offer for sale a lot of live stock, poultry, farm implements, etc. Sincere regret is expressed on all sides that Mr. Carter has decided to remove from this country. He has always been regarded as one of the most solid, substantial farmers in the county—a man of sterling worth and.integrity and a very desirable citizen. Everybody extends wishes for his success, wherever he may make his home in the future. week. The proposed location is not “just north of Smith’s Lumber yard,” but is in the third block north of it. It seems to me that it 1s the duty of everyone who is a voter to give this matter his special attention be- tween now and next Thursday even- ing and then come out and vote his convictions, whether they be for or against the proposition. Your servant, A. P. Ritchie. Lots in Henderson’s Addition. Dr. A. E. Henderson has placed on sale a number of lotsin what | is known as Henderson’s addition, |4 on the east side of Lake Bemidji. |8 The lots are midway between the saw- mills of the Crookston Lumber com- pany and the Bemidji Lumber com- pany and are very desirable for building sites for employes of the |} two mills who want homes located | § near where they are employed. The doctor is placing a price on { the lots which is very reasonable, | and his terms are also easy. ‘The lots on the east side of Lake ||} Be:midji command a view of the entire lake, one of the most beautiful | }§ spots in this entire north country. Those desiring building sites on | the east shore should have a talk with the doctor, as his propositions are very liberal. - A. L. Cole Funeral Thursday. St Paul, March 10.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The body of Albert L. Cole (formerly of Walker) republican nominee for governor of Minnesota two years ago, arrived in St. Paul this morning over the Omaha road, from Sanbenite, Texas, where Mr. Cole died last week. The body was at once transferred for Fergus Falls, where the funeral will be held Thurs- day. ‘It is expected that a number of members of the legislature who served with Mr. Cole will go to Fergus Falls and attend the funeral. Bemidji Souvenir Envelopes printed, advertising the dates for holding the Bemidji Bible Confer- ence, on sale at the Pioneer office at 15¢ per package. Bad Fire.—Quiet Election. Bagley, March 10.—(Special to Pioneer.)—Fire destroyed the large general store belonging to Julius Larson, -at Teckla, Clearwater county, on Sunday night, between the hours of 1 and 2 a. m. The loss was complete. Mr. Larson, the pro- .prietor, has been sick for some time A past and is at present in the Bemidji hospital. His residence was saved by the hard work of neighbors, who formed a bucket brigade and kept the exposed part of the building damp. The fire caught several times, but the residence was saved. The stock and building destroyed were insured. 2 The annual election is passing along quietly, in both the village and surrounding townships, Several tickets are in the field in the village, but the fight is free from all animos- ity, and the best of feeling prevails. PAID ENTERTAINMENTS FIVE GENTS PER LINE Those Giving Entertainments and Charg- ing Admissions, Must Bay Cash.— No Tickets Wanted. Hereafter, the Pioneer will make a uniform charge of 5 cents per line for local matter inserted in the paper advertising any entertainment where admission is charged (with absolutely no exception) with fav- ors to none. We are forced to this action, as our columns have been altogether too well filled with this class of ad- vertising matter, to the exclusion of live news matter, and with no other remuneration to us except a few tickets to some entertainment | or show which we did not give a “rap" to see or hear, the tickets hardly ever being all used, and the price of the tickets, at full rates, by no means equaling the cost of the advertising. We are not selecting any class of entertainment in mak- ing this rule.We simply waut pay for our work, and we will be found to be as liberally patronizing these entertainments as any institution in the city. But there is such a thing as “riding a free horse to death.” We wish to establish this rule: Pay for your advertising, and we will pay cash for our tickets. This is | but fair. THE PIONEER IS OFFICIAL PAPER OF CITY OF BEMIDJI Pioneer Bid Was Lowest, and Vote of Council Was Unani- mous.---President Gould Appointed Standing Com- mittees of Council for Ensuing Year. STANDING COMMITTEES. (Appointed by President Gould.) Finance—W. A. Gould, Thomas Smart,George Rhea. Auditing—Washburn, Erickson, E. J. Gould. Water and Light—Erickson, Johnson, Smart. Streets and Sidewalks-- Smart, Erickson and Johnson. Sewer —E. J. Gould, Johnson and Washburn.” Building—McCuaig, Washburn and Rhea. Fire—Johnson, Washburn and Brinkman. Park—McCuaig, W. A. Gould, Brinkman. Printing—Rhea, W. A. Gould, McCuaig. Salaries—E. J. Gould, Brinkman and Erick- son. Health—Brinkman, Smart and E. J. Gould. Purchasing—Rhea, McCuaig and W.A. Gould. At last night’s meeting of ihe city council the bid of The Bemidji Pioneer to do the official printing for the city of Bemidji was accepted and the Pioneer was designated as the official paper of the city for the ensuing year. Much other business of import- ance was also transacted, including the appointing of the council com- mittees for the ensuing year, which were made by president Gould; the allowing of the big bill from the county for the boarding of the city prisioners, and other minor matters. The bill of the Bemidji Fire De- partment was allowed, same being the roll-calls of the department for | attendance at eight fires since December 1, 1907, the bill amount= ing to $223. The reports of City TJustices Slocum and Simons were read, ac- cepted and filed. A bill was received from’ Beltrami county for the board of city prison- ers from March 1, 1907, to Decem- ber 1, 1907, amounting to $747.38; which was allowed and ordered paid. Clothing - Judging by the Way It “Takes” This Special Sale of broken lots faney weave suits is the greatest thing that ever happened in the clothing busi- ness here. Fine Suits that lots of men were glad to get at $20 and $22, and are wearing them yet. now We're ready with the new Spring Suits, Overcoats, Boys’ Clothes, Hats Shirts, Shoes Never in all our experience have we seen a finer lot of clothes than The House of Kuppenheimer has made for us, and exclusively for us, for this new season. The new patterns in browns, grays, chalk stripes, and fancy weaves are too varied for us to describe. The new models in suits are the smartest you've seen; we'll be delighted to show them. Suits, $15 to $30. ‘Overcoats, Top Coats in plain and faney weaves--- | ' tans, grays, browns---$15 to $30. BOYS’ CLOTHES ARE A GREAT FEATURE OF llllfl SF_HING SHOWING 32¢05. H. M. Marryman was appointed sexton at Greenwood cemetery (Bemidji’s “City of the Dead”) and J. F. Hennessey was appointed pound-master. The bonds of James R. Miller, as street commissioner an}i superintend- ent of the water works, and J. F. Hennessy, as city scavanger, were approved and filed. Chairman Gould announced the appointment of the different com- mittees for the ensuing year as given at the top of this article. The awarding of the city official printing for the ensuing year was taken up and bids for same were opened. The Bemidji Pioneer offered to print official notices of any kind whatsoever at the rate of 12%c per folio for the first insertion and 7c per folio for each subsequent insertion. The Beltrami County News tend- ered a bid to perform the work for 23%c per folio for the first insertion land 1%c for each subsequent inser- tion. The bid of the Bemidji Sentinel was as follows: Fifteen cents per folio for the first insertion and 4c for each subsequent insertion. After considerable discussion, in which City Clerk Maloy took it upon himself to act as spokesman for A. B. Allen of the Sentinel, it was decided that as very few of the notices used by the city were inserted more than once the bid of the Pioneer was much the lowest and® the council by unapimous vote awarded the printing to The Bemidji Pioneer. The commercial club was author- ized to use the city council rooms for a meeting to be held this evening. House $11 fl |