Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 12, 1908, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY fistorical PIONEET Seciety: SOCIETY, VOLUME 5. NUMBER 277. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 12, 1908. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH TAX COMMISSION WILL VISIT BELTRAMI GOUNTY Member of Commission Will Visit With Assessors and County Auditor May 2nd. County Auditor Wilmann has re- ceived a letter stating that arrange- ments have been made for the tour of the state to be made by the tax commission for the pur- pose of conferring with the county auditors and assessors. It is the plan of the commission that one of its members shall visit each county seat in the state, and the purpose of this is to advise the county auditors and assessors of the manner in which their work should be done to confurm to the records of the commission. The letter informed Mr. Wilmann that one of the tax commissioners would be at Bemidji to hold the Beltrami county meeting on Satur- day, May 2nd, and he would like to meet every assessor of Beltrami county at that time for the pur- pose of talking over the assessments for this year. The law provides that the asses- sors shall hold an annual meeting, but it is to be held on the last Thurs day in April. The letter received by Mr. Wil- mann, however, conveys the inform- ation that this special meeting,which will be held after the regular meet- ing would be held, will take the place of that meeting. Assessors are allowed some expenses for attending this meeting, which is paid by their town. The work, as laid out by the state board, will consume the entire time of the three members of the board from March 23rd to the close of the first week in May, and in order to accomplish it in that time it has been necessary to divide the state into a series of trips arranged accord- ing to geographical situation of county seats, and the time of meet- tings has been arranged with close relation to time of trains. Through the county auditors, assessors have been notified of hours for meetings and all have been requested to be at the county seats at the time announced. Election Returns. Birch Township. The annual election in the Town of Birch passed off very quietly, and the following officers were elected: Supervisors, A, L. Damon, (elected for three vears), Jacob Nelson (to succeed H. E. Rice, resigned) treas- urer, F. C. Alsop; clerk, H. W. Alsop; assessor, H. W. Alsop; jus- tice, Thomas Nygard; constables, Richard Taylor and Federick Pracht, It was voted to build a small town hall, with shed attachment, as near the center of the township as possible, the cost of the same, to- gether with the selection of the site, to be left to the board of supervis- ors. A contract was let to Frank Chap- man to complete the bridge across the east Turtle river, in Sec. 19. A tax levy was voted as follows: For general purposes, $200; for oads, $700; the highway tax was fixed at 75 cents for $100 assessed valuation, assessment of previous year being used as basis. The poll tax was fixed at two days for one man, or one day for a man and team. It was also voted to purchase three slushers and two wheel scrap- ers, for use in road-making. Was ““Hot” at Big Falls. Big Falls, March 12.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The election held in this village on Tuesday was the hot- test contest ever waged here for public office. The ticket headed by John T. Oyler, and which is said to have been fathered by George T. Robin- son, was defeated, with the single exception of Carl Hillestad who was candidate for recorder. The balance of the ticket opposed to Oyler was elected by a vote of 70 to 40. The officers-elect of the village are as follows: President, A. M. Jensoun; recorder, Carl Hillestad; trustees, Erick Linden, T.G. Kramer, R. Button; treasurer, R. N. Skinner; justice, George P.Watson; constable, William Harsch. The contest between the two fac- tions was a very bitter one. The Big Fork Compass, which was re- cently leased by John T. Oyler, sup- ported Oyler and his ticket. The supporters of Mr. Jenson and his ticket issued a small paper of their own and both publications were red- hot periodicals during the cam- paign. Town of Spooner. Supervisors, chairman, Sivert Hagen, Oscar Johnson, Matt Hen- drickson; Treasurer, Ole J. Olson; town clerk. Ed. Farder; assessor, Gust Hilden; Justices, Gust Hilden, Peter Radell; constables, H. O’Neil, A. L. Bogstad. Town of Baudette. Supervisors, chairman, Johan Stirn, Micheal Kelly, Albert Jansen; treasurer, Fritz Kleinbeil; town clerk, Christ Thomson; assessor, Peter Croog; justices, L. M. Sensky (2 years); constables, A. G. Pearson (2 years). The sum of $I125 was voted to the to the general fund. Election at Farris. Tuesday) resulted as follows: Presi- Seidel, Paul Johnson, Louis Zopf; Fred Rufener; constables, Reynolds, James Cole; assessor, J. A. Bjorem. Town of Northern. assessor, N. G. Reynolds; justices, N. G. Reynolds, August Peterson; bond question voted down. Town of Frohn. | Supervisor, Fred Eikstadt; treas- urer, Severt Broten; clerk, Nels Willett; assessor, O. S. Huset; justice, | Albert Brewer;™ constable, Peter Norum. By a vote of 15 to 8, the proposi- tion to erect a town hall was carried. Leased Reed Studio. C. C. Crippen, who _has been employed at the Reed studio for the past seven months, has leased the studio and will hereafter conduct the same on his “own hook.” He took possession of the studio yes- terday. While Mr. Reed retires from the management of the studio, he will by no means be lost to Bemidji, as he will hereafter devote his entire time to his Indian views and cellec- tion of Indian relics and historical data, which is admittedly the finest thing of the kind in the United States today. He will add to that collection, and has extensive plans that embrace a wide field of action, with prospects of both fame and fortune as his reward. Mr. Crippen, who takes the Reed studio, has proven himself a first- class artist and a worthy successor of Mr. Reed. He will undoubtedly be highly successful in his venture. Charged With Forgery. E. ]. Cody, charged with forgery in the first degree, was arraigned be- fore Court Commissioner Clark this forenoon and his hearing adjourned until March 19, It appears that the direct charge| against Cody is having forged a check for $230, drawn on Hinchy Bros. and cashed by Dudley & Mahon of this city, on the 9th inst. Dudley & Mahon deposited the check at the First National bank of this city. When the bank in turn sent the check to Minneapolis a telegram was returned to the effect that Hinchy Bros. positively de- clared the check a forgery and sub- sequently Dudley & Mahon made complaint against Cody, who was taken into custody. The grand jury for the spring term of court for Beltrami county will meet next Tuesday and it is likely that Cody’s case will be taken directly before that body. Farris, March 12.—(Special to!} Pioneer.)—The village election (held | § dent, A. B. Orstrom; trustees, Frank F recorder, John Skinner; treasurer, |8 C. L. Swanson; justice of the peace, |# Frank |§ Supervisor, W. H. Rice; treasurer, |f§ J. H. Wagner; clerk. W. A. Worth; 4 A. R, ERICKSON HAS BEEN REGOMMENDED FOR P. M. Pioneer Is Informed that Senate Com- mittee Reported Favorably.—Looks Like His Appointment. A. R. ERICKSON. The Pioneer is informed that the name of Anton Erickson of this city was sent to the U. S. senate last Saturday, as postmaster at Bemidji, and that yesterday the postdl committee of the senate recommended the name, and that the appointment of Mr. Erickson would undoubtedly be ratified in the senate today, followed by .the immediate issuing of his commission. For some .time there has been something of a contest on for the postoffice, between Mr. Erickson and the present incumbent of the office, G. E.Carson, and if the above statement is correct, the contest is probably settled in favor of Mr. Erickson. Send in Elected Officers. County Auditor Wilmann desires to inform all town clerks, through the Pioneer, that tpey should at once send in'the ! names of the town officers who were elected at the election held on Tuesday, ‘as the names must be forwarded to the state officials as required by a recently passed law. Bemidji Souvenir - Envelopes printed, advertising ithe dates for holding the PBemidji :Bible Confer- ence, on sale at the Pioneer office at 15¢ per package. MUGH INTEREST SHOWN INMILITIA GOMPANY Believed that New Company Can Be Mustered into M. N. G. Not Later than 2ist. A very successful meeting of those interested in the formation of the new militia company was held last evening, at which much interest was shown in the formation of the new company. Those interested in the meeting had intended to meet at the city hall, but could not gain access to the building, not having made previous arrangements therefor. The meeting was adjourned to the office of Dr. Morrison, the ex- amining physician for the company. Dr. Morrison and A. Otto ex- plained the conditions for joining the company and showed how there was no expense connected with becoming a member. Mr. Otto is confident that he will have a sufficient number of recruits for a strong company, and that Adjutant General Wood will muster the company into the Minnesota price <Pp o= yard T E LY K For Separate Skirts. Tissues, Stripes, Checks and Novelty Weaves. Ginghams. terns and colorings are prettier than ever. 1 lot Bed Spreads, full size, regular price $1.75, our Lawn Shirt Waists. Muslin: Underwear tion and in add'tion s'yle and size of garment is given closest scrutiny. Corset Covers. = A S R N s e ) T B Sl road and bridge fund and $175 voted We have just received large consignments of our spring goods, which affords us an excellent opportunity of offering you the very best in merchan- dising. Our stock is clean, fresh and thoroughly up-to-date. You will see here the pick of fabrics from the best foreign mills and the choicest products of American weavers. Colored Dress Goods for Spring Taffetas, Serges, mannish effects stripes and checks, Mohair, Panamas, Voiles, ete., ete. Prices Ladies’ Gowns and Skirts. ranging to $1.50, during sale. ... ... SR sale (roods Preliminary Showing of ‘ An extensive line, suitable for individual tkirts or ful, suits, in blue and green combinations, in Voiles, Serges It is evident that there is to be a vogue in dress ginghams this season. No demands but what can be supplied here. The pat- SLtinn el 12%¢ to 36 yard Stylish White Lawn Waists with daintily tucked back and and front of handsome embroidery, lace inser- $1 98 L] The foundation of success in Mushn Underwear is workmanship * and quality of material used. We give these points special atten- One lot consisting of Ladies’ Gowns and Skirts, dain- tily trimmed in lace and embroidery, prices 9 8 c Ono lot Corset Covers, elaborately trimmed with edging and fine tucking, regular price 85¢ to $1.00. Sale price Miscellaneous Bargains. Odds and ends Ladies’ Fleece Lined and Cash- 1 8 mere Hose, 25¢ to 50¢ quality, sale price . . .. ¢ Bleached Muslin, while LL. Beaverdam Muslin, best known brand on 7 e market today, only . Sy One lot Huck Toweling, worth 9¢ to 10¢ ing sale One lot Ladies’ Union Suits, 75¢ to $1 00. Sale price . ... . A new line of Pocketbooks, especiglly low prices. e 30 inch India Linons, regular 15¢ to 18c quality, &)1 White Goods. : 12'¢ J Torchon and Val. Laces, at per 5 e National Guard one week from Sat- urday, the 21st inst Judge Pendergast in Town. L. G. Pendergast, custodian of the state capitol at St. Paul, ar- rived in the city last evening and will visit his old stamping ground here until the first of next week. It is the intention of the judge to move his household goods to St. Paul, and, with Mrs. Pendergast, make his home there from now on. Mr. Pendergast is in the best of health, and is much pleased with his position as custodian. He has overhauled the old capitol and had the place cleaned and reno- vated until itis “spick and span,” and looks like a new state house altogether. Bemidji is sorry to lose Mr. and Mrs. Pendergast from . this com- munity, but as they will both visit here frequently, we will not entirely miss them. The Pendergast home has been leased to Rev. Kolste of the Norwegian Lutheran church. Special Tonight at the Brinkman Family Theatre. The Great Way will appear to- night in strictly up-to-date sleight-of- hand. And his work will be a treat for the theatre going publi “ POy aI- Our line of spring dress goods embraces tke following: Wool <P T D 1 lot White Lawn Waists .............................................. at 980 » T 6e Combs and Belts at ~PpORC-EP® arch 12th, 13th and 4th SGHOOL ELEGTION WILL BE HELD THIS EVENING There Should Be a Full Vote.—The Ladies Are Urged to Come Out and Vote. This evening at 7 o’clock, at the Central school building, the voters pof the Independent School District of Bemidji will vote on a proposition for purchasing block D of the Be- midji Townsite & Improvement com- pany’s subdivision of outlots C, D. and E for the site of a new school house, and also vote bonds of said district in the sum of $35,000 to pay for same and build a school-house. The following is the official notice: NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION of Independent School District of Bemidji. Whereas a petition has been presented to the undersigned, as clerk of said district. re- questing that a’special meeting of the legal voters of said district be called at the time and place, and for the purposes hereinafter seg forth, and ‘Whereas the board of education of said dis- trict hason this day by resolution requested and directed that notice of such special meet- ing be given, as required by law.— Now therefore. notice is hereby given, that a special election of the legal voters of Inde- pendent school district of Bemidji will be held at the Central school house located in block four (4) of the first addition to Bemidii, in the city of Bemidji, Beltrami county, Min- nesota, on Thursday, the 12th day of March, 1908, at seven o'clock p. m., for the purpose of voting upon the proposition of purchasing the following tract of land for a school site and the erection of a high school building thereon, 1n said district, namely: Rlock D.of Bemidii Townsite & Improvement Company’s Sub- division of Outlots C. D, and E. in Bemidji, Minnesota,—and that the bonds of said dis- trict, in the amount of thirty-fve thousand dollars (835,000), in derominations of #1000 each, bearing interest at the rate of five (5) per cent per annum, payable in fifteen years from date of issuc. interest payable semi- annually. be issued for that purpose. Dated th 29th day of February. 1808, GRAHAM M. TORRANCE, lerk. There has been much discussion as to the merits of the proposition to be voted upon this evening. Some have claimed that it will double the tax of the district; others have claimed the location is very undesirable. Those in favor of the proposition are equally positive that the tax will be but slight, and also that a better location could not have been secured. Relative to the location,- we be- lieve that it is a good one, as regards its ‘being near the center of the school population and also far enough removed from the business section of the city. “Relative to the tax side of the question: Suppose a man’s tax is $50. One party we know of - whose tax is approximately this amount says that if the proposition carried it would 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. Interest on $35,000, proposed bonds at 5 per cent, is $1,750. To put $2,000 a ity in fifteen years would amount to $3,750 per year. This sum would increase the rate just three mills. This would increase the taxes on assessed valuation of $1,000 just $3 in place of $150, as the gentleman is claiming. - If your assessed valuation is $500 you will have to pay about $1.50 per year Thisis on the present valuation, which will lower the rate in proposition. All ladies who are qualified to vote on any school proposition have a right to vote at the election this evening, and every lady in the city who is a qualified voter is urgently requested to be present and cast her vote either for or _against the propo- 'sition, as her conscience may dic- tate. At anyrate, let there be a full expression of opinion at the polls. Continued until March 19th. T. H. Pendergast, justice of the peace, this morning continued the case against Conrad Miller and Thomas Kennedy (charged with uttering 2 forged instrument) until - the I9th inst. As the grand jury meets on the 17th inst., their cases will possibly be taken before that body at that time. District Court Next Week. The spring term of district court for Beltrami county will be held in this city next week, commencin Tuesday, the 17th inst. 3 W. T. Blakeley returned fo his home at Farley last evening, after having spent yesterday in the city. £ PSRy - MINNESQTA HFSTORICAL year in fund to retire them at matur-* il |