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PROFESSIONAL CARDS ARTS MISS EUGENIA OLIVER VOICE CULTURE "MISS DICKINSON ART OF PIANO PLAYING 415 MINNESOTA AVE, LAWYER . FRANK A JACKSON LAWYER BEMIDJ - MINNE D. H. FISK nd (}onnmllor atLaw — nay':w over Post Offi E. E McDonald AT LAW ...%TE..(:RN% Swedback Block FRANCIS S. ARNOLD, LL.M. Land Titles Examined and Deraigned 802 Beltrami Ave. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Dr. Rowland Gilmore and Surgeon Physieialxl .ul’! DR. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Phone 5960'““ tn layo B ll Pl\ol\o 397 L. A. WARD, M. D. Phone No. 51 Office over First National Bank. House No. 601 Lake Bivd. Phone No. 351 Dr. A. E. Henderson Physician and Surgeon Office over First National Bank, Bemldfi, Minn Office Phone 36. Resldence Phone 72 DENTILSTS. DR. J. T. TUOMY Dentist st National Bank Bu 14'g. Telephone No. 230 VETERINARY DR. WARNINGER V“BllNAl}{V:ld‘!rfl’EON ne Nu Third St.. :n- lock west of 1st Nat'l Bank DRAY AND TRANSFER. Wes Wright y and Tran. Phone 40. 404 Boltrlml Ave Tom Smart D d o, Safe and Plano moving. Phone No o8~ | 618 America Ave. Are You Going to Build? 1t so write to A.G. LE VASSEUR for plans and spectfications, 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 t0 10:30 huudly Afternoon 2:30 to 3:30 TONIGHT An Exciting Ride Under False Colors Fun in the Swimming Pool Tilustrated Song ‘When They’re Bringing In the Corn Tramp Hypnotist The Last Cartridge Vaudevlile Wolf & Vaughan in “The Dutchmanand the Landlady,” also Fenton & Boyer in “In and Out.” Program Changes Without Notice Admission 10 and 15 Cents BISIAR & FRASER can sell you Pianos and Organs direct from the largest fac- tory in the world and save you jobbers profits . We are also agents for the Singer and Wheeler & Wil- son Sewing Machines, Edison Phonographs All goods sold on easy month- ly payments. Call or write us for catalogue and prices, Piano Tuning Sewing Machine Repairing promptly attended to. Bisiar & Fraser 311 Minnesota Ave. Phone 319 BEIMIDJI, MINN, Ghe PIONEER Delivered to your door every evening Only 40cbper Month Brick ice cream at Stewart Confec- tionary. Safety deposit boxes for rent. Lumbermens National Bank. Wanted, good girl for general housework. Cor. Irv. Ave. and 4th Street. John C. Parker went to North- ome last evening on a business mission. E. A. Schneider has gone to Dev- ils Lake, N. D., where he has some business interests. Tomorrow (Saturday) is the last day of Mrs. Henrionnet’s Spring Millinery opening. Don’t miss it. Dr. Henderson went to Kelliher last evening, having been called to that place on a professional trip. Remember the 6 o’clock Sunday dinner at the Hotel Markham. An excellent menu, with the best of ser vice. G. A. Tuller went to Northome last evening to look after some business matters in which he is in- terested. Miss May Keefe came over from Cass Lake last evening and will visit over Sunday with Mrs. A. G. Rutledge. Mrs. Brannon returned today noon to Hibbing, after having spent a month visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. W. McCauley, in this city. W. E. Cathcart and J. R. Dundas of Baudette are visitors in the city. Mr. Cathcart is a member of the LOCAL HAPPENINGS The Cantinued Story of Current Events. H. H. Johnson of Akeley spent last night in the city. $3.00 men’s hats, only 98c, at ‘The Mart’s” change of firm sale. Dr. George Hanley of Deer River was a guest at the Markham hotel today. C. W. Johnson of Cass Lake was a business visitor in the city yester- day afternoon. Remember the 6 o’clock Sunday dinner at the Hotel Markham. An excellent menu, with the best of ser- vice. Peter Dick, of the logging firm of Robinson & Dick, went to Far- ley last evening on a business mis- slon. E. H. Cornwall left this morning for Guthrie to look over some land in which he is interested at that place. Henry Phalen, who is in the em- grand jury. Mr. Dundas is marshal at Baudette. Did you ever try egg biscuit? You don’t know how delicious they are until you have made them with Hunt’s Perfect Baking Powder. Our cook book tells how. James Hancock, one of the sturdy pioneer settlers who live in the country west of Farley, spent yes- terday in the city. He returned to his home last evening. W. M. Hughes of Crookston, post- office inspector for “‘your Uncle Samuel,” came in last evening from a trip south of Bemidji He left last evening for Crookston. Bert Gray, one of the good crowd of fellows at Blackduck, came down from the “Duck” yesterday morning and spent the day in the city. He returned to his home last evening. Henry Logan, the urbane gentle- man who gets much business for St. Anthony’s hospital of this city, left last evening for his home at Grand Rapids, to look after an erection, said to be of a new house. Joseph Shores came in yesterday afternoon from his home at Cass Lake and left last evening for Little- fork, from which place he will go to a timber claim which he has, some fifteen miles “out in the coun- try.” A. C. McLean, the ‘tie man,” went to International Falls last evening. Mr. McLean has just re- turned from an extended trip to towns on the iron range,near Duluth, in the interest of the Martin Bros. of Duluth, For next week the Brinkman Family theatre has engaged Jose Leo, character comedian, and Miss Jessie Bell, formerly of the Floro- dora Sextette girls. They are with- out doubt the best in their line ever in the city. Miss Bell will dis- play some of the handsomest gowns ever seen in the city,appearing Mon- day evening in a $200 Battenburg dress, and changing every night thereafter during the week. Captain Willsey, who owns a fine farm on the banks of Three Island Lake, west of Farley, spent yester- day in the city. Mr. Willsey has been doing some logging on his place this winter and has quite a smart “jag” of timber there. He is one of the very oldest settlers in Bel- trami county, and he has many in- teresting stories to tell of the early days in this part of the state. In fact, it is said that his accounts of the early days of Beltrami county are much more worthy of belief than are the wierd, wild legends narrated by one J. W. Speelman, discoverer of Indian medicine springs, ex- secretary of the Beltrami County Old Settlers’ association, “Top o’ the World” narrator of true tales, etc., etc., ad lib. Orina Laxative Fruit Syrup isa the laxatives of former years, asit does not gripe or nauseate and is pleasant to take. Itis guaranteed. E. A. Barker. ploy of the state suveyor general as scaler, came in last evening from some of the logging camps south of Bemidji. George Kling, formerly a2 member of the Bemidji band, is in the city from Red Lake Falls, where he now resides and plays tuba in the band at that place. Bemidji Souvenir Envelopes printed, advertising the dates for holding the Bemidji Bible Confer- ence, on sale at the Pioneer office at 15c per package. Miss Alice Mills came up last evening from Walker, where she is teaching school, for a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mills, in this city. Miss Dunnington, sister of Mrs. A. A. Melges, came up last evening from Nary, where she is teaching school, for an over-Sunday visit at the Melges home in this city. Salem Mageau and wife of Wil- mar, who have been visiting at Mountain Home, Idaho, are in the city, and are guests at the home of William Mageau, a brother of Salem. A. K. McPherson of Walker, cruiser and scaler for the Pillsbury company, came up last evening from his home. He left last even ing for Deer River and from that place will go to some logging camps- north of Deer River. The N, P. road has issued orders that mail clerks must not ac- cept mail, except the regular mail in sacks. This means that people can not get their letters in the mail by handing to the mail clerk at the depot.—Walker Pilot. Ole Ferguson, owner of a refresh- ment parlor at Cass Lake, came over from his home at the “Lake” yesterday afternoon and remained in the city over night. Ole intends to go to the Littlefork 'country, where he has a stone and timber claim. John Mogan, the Y. M. C. A. or- ganizer at Northome, came dow from the north this morning and has spent the day in the city preparing some matter for a lecture, which he will deliver before the.newly-organ- jeed Y. M. C. A. at Northome, of which Matt Jones is president and John B. Wilm secretary. Ernest Miller, a homesteader who lives about eleven miles northwest of Kelliher, near Foy postoffice, came to Bemidji yesterday from Duluth, where he had been called because of the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Henry Miller. Mrs. Miller is still very sick, but hopes are now entertained that she will eventually recover. AT THE BRINKMAN FAMILY THEATRE ALL THIS WEEK, new remedy, an improvement ‘on $1.00 men’s shirts, only 39c, at ““The Mart’s” change .of firm sale J. W. Stewart of Cass Lake, cruiser and scaler, was in the city yesterday on business. John C. Parker, he of the long locks, left last eveniug for North- ome on'a business trip. C. J. Whitney of Walker was among the out-of-town guests regis- tered at the Markham last night. Chris Rogers, one of the pioneers of the.Shotley country, spent yes- terday in the city, looking after some business matters. E. E. Peterson of International Falls, passed through the city last evening on his way to his home from a visit to the twin cities. Ceorge Stien, one of the good fellows over at Cass Lake, came in yesterday afternoon for a few hours’ visit with Bemidji friends. Will Collins, 2 brakeman on the local Bemidji-International Falls M. & I. freight run, left this morning for Little Falls, having been called there by the illness of his mother, Mrs. E. W. Collins. F. B. Harris, the Crookston cigar manufacturer, and Charles Holt of Crookston, seller of liquid refresh- ments, returned yesterday evening from a trip along the north line of the M. & I railway. They left for Crookston on this morning’s passenger train. Robinson & Dick, the loggers, who have been cutting a large amount of timber in the Kabekona gulch coun- try have completed their work. They will sell some of their horses here and ship the remainder to their headquarters in Minneapolis. The season was a successful one for the gentlemen. George Tanner was at Cass Lake yesterday endeavoring to ascertain who was responsible for fhe attempt made to burn the Clavin & Tanner- Ellis block at that place yesterday morning.Mr.Tanner states that there is absolutely no clue whatever as to who set the fire, which was un- doubtedly of mcendxary origin, George Coppersmith of Brainerd, conductor on the M. & I. Ppassenger | run from Brainerd to International Falls, has resumed his duties, after having spent a -month at Hot Springs, Arkansas, Mr. Copper- smith visited his old home, Dover, Minn., while on the return trip from the springs, and stopped at many “Jold famlifar pIaces,\ ‘where he: and the writer hereof spent their boy- hood days. The trip appears to have greatly benefitted Mr. Coper- smith health, which was very poor prior to his départure for the southern country. Given Up to Die B. Spiegle, 1204 N. Virginia St., Evansville, Ind., writes: ¢“For over five years I was troubled with kidney and bladder affections which caused me much pain and worry. I lost flesh and was all run down, and a year ago had to abandon work entirely. ‘I had three of the best physicians who did me no good and I.was prac- tically given up to die. Foley’s Kidney Cure was recommended and the first bottle gave me great relief, and after taking the second bottle I was entirely cured-” why not let it help you. Aged Wife Follows Husband. Logan, Ia., March 21.—Within twen- ty minutes after the family had re- turned from the cemetery, where it had buried the venerable Christian Bhrhardt, the wife of the deceased expired and a second grief.was vis- ited upon the household. -Bath were long residents here and they leave a family of five children. E. A. Barker| { district, in the amonnt. of thirty-five thous- { and dollars Battleships Will Stop at Yoko: hama on Hemeward Trip. QUICK DECISION IS REACHED Mikado's Government Extends Invita- tion Through Minister Takahira and the President and Cabinet Promptly Agree to Accept It. Washington, March 21.—Japan has extended an invitation to the Amer- ican government to have the Atlantic battleship fleet visit that country on its homeward cruise around the world and the invitation has been accepted. This invitation was received at the Japanese embassy here and was at once transmitted to Secretary Root by Ambassador Takahira. The ques- tion was considered by the president and his cabinet and it was decided to accept the invitation. Secretary Root was authorized to notify the Japanese minister of the action taken. It is believed that Yokohama will be the Japanese port at which the fleet wili call.. An invitation is expected from the Chinese government to have the Amer- fcan fleet visit Chinese waters as soon as it becomes known to the Chinese government that the Japanese invita- tion has been accepted. In that case it will, of course, be necessary for the fleet also to visit China and it is likely that the stop will be made af Shanghal. SIX MEN ARE INJURED. Explosion Follows Collapse of Floor at Minneapolis Fire. Mingreapolis, March 21.—Five mem- bers of the salvage corps and a police officer nearly lost their lives in a $60,000 fire in Commission row. Lieutenant Frank Cross, Al Fleet- ham, Paul Thompson, Steven Linihan and James Allordice were covering stock when a terrific explosion, pre- ceded by the collapse of the third floor of the building, hurled them into the street, along with boxes, barrels and debris. All were painfully bruised, but escaped serious injuries. Police Sergeant Thomas Russell, who was passing the building at the time, was struck by one of the flying doors, hurled to the ground and ren- dered unconscious. He was taken to his home in the police ambulance. UNDER ALIEN LABOR LAW Wholesale Arrests of Foreigners at Clarksburg, W. Va. Clarksburg, W. Va, March 21— ‘Wholesale arrests of foreign laborers on the charge of violation of the alien contract labor law are being made here by United' States Marshal Elliott and deputies under the direction of United States Attorney Showalter. Twelve foreigners are now in jail and fourteen others, it is said, will be ar- rested shortly. No.Case on Record. There is no case on record ofa cough or cold resulting in pneu- monia or consumption after Foley’s Honey and Tar has been taken, as it will stop your cough and break up your cold quickly. Re- fuse any but the genuine Fkoley’s Honey and Tar in a yellow pack- age. Contains no opiates and is safe and sure. E. A. Barker. NOTICE ON SPECIAL ELECTION of [adependent School District of Bemidji. ‘Whereas & petition has been presented to the undersigned, as clerk of said district, re- questing that 8 special meetin f of the legal voters of sn[t{ district be called at the time and place, and fo the purposes hereinafter set forth, Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that a special election of the legal voters of Inde- ndent school district of Bemidji will be Poid at the Central school house located in block four (4) of the First Addition to Be- midji, in the city of midil, Beltrami county, Minnesots, on Friday. the 27th day o March, 1908, at four o’clock p. m. for the pur- pose of voting upon the proposition of pur- chasing the tract of land hereinafter de- scribed, tol:uchool site and the erection ot a high school building thereon, in said school district, and that the bonds of said school in denominations of one thousand dollars (SLOW) each, bearing interest at the rate of fi payable in fifteen years from interest payable semi-annually, be issued for the purchase of said site and the erection of ‘the said high school building thereon. “The description of the said lands proposed {for the sald school site is Bloek D of Bemidii site & Imnrovemeu Company’s Sub- d.lvi.slon ‘ot Oublors C D. u.nd E of Bemidjl. Coun Dmd this lfifl.\ fl Of M axA'}’iAm 8 TOBR.ANCE FLEET TOVIIT JapaN . ‘o Talk with your doctor about Ayer’s non- § i alcoholic Sarsaparills, Ask him if he pre- 'e nows scribes it for pale, delicate children. Ask i him if he recommends it when the blood Consult doclor freely about medi- 18 thin and impure, and when the nerves are cal matters. He knows. ~ Trust him. Wesk andunsteady. Ask him if it lldumnre Do as he says. Follow his adoice. _inbuildingupthegeneral health.J:S. Just to remind you of the importance of sav- ingyourteeth. That’s my business. DR. G. M. PALMER FISH FOR LENT We have choice Salt Mackerel, White- fish,; Trout,[JSalmon and Herring. SMOKED7 SALMON AND CODFISH We also have choice canned Salmon and Sardines, imported and domestic. ROE & MARKUSEN PHONE 207 Lumber and Building Material We carry in stock at all times a complete line of Lumber and Building Material, Dimensions, etc. Look us up for your winter supply of Coal and Wood We have a large supply St. Hilaire Retail Lbr. Co. BEMIDJI, MINN. |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. For further particulars write or call Bemidji Townsite and Im- provement Company. H. A. SIMONS, Agent. Swedback Block, Bemidji. The Bemidji Pioneer || Stationery Departm’t Well Selected Stock The Right Place to Get It. Up To Date Goods. The Pioneer in putting in this stock gives the People of Bemidji and surrounding country as good a gelection as can be found in any stationery store Type Writer Supplies. ‘We carry a line of Ribbons for all Standard Machines, either copying or record; Type ‘Writer Oil, Carbon Paper, Box Paper Fasteners The best and most complete line of fasteners to be found any where. We have the Gem Clips, Niagara, “0 K,*’ “Klip Klip,”’ S - Type Writer Paper from 80c per box of 500 sheets up to $2.00. Challenge Eylets and other va- rieties. Blank Books Our blank book stock is a carefully, selected line- of books. Special books ordered on short notice. Our specialties are handy books for office or private accounts. Pencils In this line we carry the Fa- bers, Kohinoors, Dizons, in black, colored or copying. We have the artist’s extra soft pen- cils as well as the accountant’s hard pencils. We are glad to show you our stationery and job stock and - invite you to call at.the office. 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