Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 2, 1908, Page 1

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PION VOLUME 5. NUMBER 295. UDICIAL BA A Large Number of the Members of the Bar Were Present and Expressed Regret at Resignation of Judge Spooner. C. W. Stanton, the Newly-Appointed Suc- cessor to Judge Spooner, Sworn in and Is Given a Gener- ous Welcome. With the many expressions of sin- cere regret for the action taken by Judge Spooner in retiring from the bench of the Fifteenth judicial dis- trict, and with hearty welcome to the advent of his successor, C. W. Stanton, the attorneys residing in the Fifteenth judicial district assem- | bled at the Markham Hotel last night ahd participated in a banquet given under the auspices of the Bel- trami County Bar Association. The banquet was undoubtedly the most pretentious assemblage of mem- bers of the bar ever held in northern Minnesota, representative lawyers from all parts of the district being in attendance. There were unanimity of feeling and heartfelt expressions of regret at the departure of Judge Spooner, and the sentiment of welcome extended to Mr. Stanton was very gratifying to that gentleman. The banquet, which was served in the spacious diningroom of the Markham, reflected much credit on F. S. Lycan, manager of the hotel, the differnt courses and the service being of exceptional merit. The rooms were nicely decorated and the flowers on the tables lent a very pleasing effect; and there was general satisfaction with the committee in whose hands had been left the arrangements for the banquet. When the menu had been dis- posed of, Chester MuKusick, presi- dent of the Beltrami County Bar Association, acting as toastmaster, proposed a toast of Judge McClena- han, who, though absent, was still present in the spirit of the senti- ment of the meeting. At the conclusion of the toast to Judge McClenahan, Mr. McKusick, on behalf of the Beltrami County Bar, extended a welcome to the non- residents of the county, and in fact to all who were present. There was both regret and satisfaction to be expressed at the meeting. There was regret for the resignation tendered by Judge Spooner; there was satisfaction with the appoint- ment of his successor. Mr. McKusick told of the passage of the bill which created an addi- tional judgeship for the . fifteenth judicial district. The speaker had taken part in the appointment- of Judge Spooner and he never had occasion to regret his act. On behalf of the bar of the dis- trict, Mr. McKusick desired to ex- tend wishes for his success in new fields of labor, and he also extended cordial welcome to the incoming! judge, Mr. Stanton. The toast master read a letter from Judge McClenahan, in which the latter acknowledged the invita- tion to the banquet and expressed sincere regret that imperative busi- ness made it impossible to reach Bemidji in time to testify to his sentiment at the meeting. He wished to express hearty sympathy with the expressions of regret at the depar- ture of Judge Spooner, and wished to add his testimony as to his high character, both as a judge and as a private citizen. Mr. McKusick called upon P. J. Russell as the “tall pine tree of Bel- trami connty” to respond to the toast. “The Bench. of Beltrami County.” Mr. Russell began by stating that it was customary to face the bench and jury in making a plea. This was an occasion to do honor to the one departing and to welcome the incoming occupant of the bench. There were three distant branches of the bench in Beltrami county. This county was formerly embraced in the Eleventh district, which in- cluded practically the whole of northern Minnesota, there being eleven counties. In 1883 a change was made whereby the Fourteenth judicial dis- trict was created. The Fourteeth dis- trict began with Judge Reynolds on the bench, that judge dying shortly after assuming office, and was suc- ceeded by judge Stearns.Judge Mills BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 2, 1908. . MINNESOTA 1HISTORICAL SOCIETY. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH MARSHALL A. SPOONER. “THE OLD.” Judges Spooner and Stanton; F. W. Rhoda, clerk of court of court of Beltrami ¢ounty; E. H. Reff, clerk of court of Clearwater county; M. A. Clark, probate judge of Beltrami county; C. C. McCarthy and A. L. Thwing of Grand Rapids; L. W. Bills and B. F. Wright of Park Rapids; E. T. Tietsworth, county attorney of Clearwater county, and Thomas Keefe of Bagley; E. R. Dampier of Akeley, county attorney of Hubbard county; M. E. Ryan of Brainerd, Daniel DeLury of Walker, George Erickson of Spooner, and the following Igcal attorneys: F. A. Jackson, D. H. Fisk. G. M. Torrance, E. E. McDonald, J. F. Gibbons, A A. Andrews; C.-MoKusiok,;P.J:-Russelt, H: A: Simons, A_M. Crowell, George W. Campbell and Charles W. Serutchin. - ). H. Beagle of Buluth, J. 1. Cameran, E. A. Schneider, John E. Samuelson, court reporter, and A. A. Goodrich were presend, as were also A. B. Allen of the Sentinel, C. Christenson of the News and A. G. Rutledge of the Pioneer. Judge Mills that Mr. Russell was admitted to the bar. Judge Ives followed, and then came William Watts, who is the present judge of the Fourteenth district. Coming to the bench of Beltrami county, Marshall A. Spooner was the first judge of the new Fifteenth district, who was claimed for the bench of this county, Judge Mc- Clenahan being claimed by the dis- trict at large. Both judges were loved and respected, Judge Spooner, as local jurist, being'especially loved. and the bar of the whole district wished him Godspeed to his new home. The speaker declared it was the dream of every attorney to eventu- ally sit on the bench before the final accounting came, where there were no demurrers. Mr.Russell concluded his speech with a very witty allusion to the struggles of the average young lawyer. followed. It was during the term of To C. C. McCarthy of Grand Three Special Drives Candied Yams NQUET WAS SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR THE TWO JUDGES THE MENU Blue Points (Celery) Chicken Bouillon in Cups (Bread Sticks) Baked Halibut, Maitre d’Hotel (Potatoes Parisienne) Rack of Spring Lamb, Bar Le Duc Green Peas Philadelphia Squab, en Croustada Creme de Menthe Punch Stuffed Tomato, Mayonnaise (Wafers) Layer Ice Cream Fancy .Cake Requefort Toasted Water Crackers Coffee Cigars THE TOASTS Chester McKusick—Toast Master “Bench of Belirami Counly” - P.J. Russeil ‘ Rapids was given the toast “Our Retiring Judge,” and Senator Mc- Carthy responded in a manner that left no doubt of his feelings of sin" cere regret for the departure of Judge Spooner. The speaker deplored the brief notice that had been given to him of his assignment, but retorted with the assertion that he would derive considerable satisfaction in “getting even” with the judge and indicating to his successor just what was in store for that gentleman should he conceive the intention of tendering his resignation, later. The senator noticed that the com- mittee had massed the Irisk in assigning toasts, there being a “Pat” (Mr. Russell) followed by a “Mac” (Mr. McCarthy), and where a “Pat’’ had spoken a “Mac” might follow with due propriety. Mr. McCarthy stated that the greatest factor in civilization, pro- gress and human advancement was the law. © Law was breathed into the very life of every civilized country., Take away law, and we would have no right. Law, how- ever, would be practically useless were it not for the honest and the faitbful administering of the same by the courts. The courts are over the juries,and over the attorneys. An able, faithful, conscientious judge “Our Reliring Judge” - €. C. McCarthy “Shall Old Acquaintance Be Forgot” - Judge Spoener E. E. McDonald Administration of Oath of ‘Office “My First Opinion” - - ‘His Successor” - - Judge Stanton THOSE_ PRESENT. C. W. STANTON. “THE NEW.” Money Cheerfully Refunded F- you'd like to see the newest,-latest thing in Spring Suit Fabrics come in here and we’ll show it to you---the “Zebra” stripe, just announced as the thing in New York. As usual we are the first to offer this very smart novelty in Bemidji; and you’ll find it more than a mere novelty; it will be generally popular; very handsome goods, made up especially for us by The Heuse of Kuppenheimer. - e 3r0s. Clothing House In Boys’, Girls’ and Infants’ Shoes. Got to close them out to make room for spring goods. From 25 cents to $1.00 a pair saved : by taking advantage of this sale. 1 lot of Boys’ and Youths’ Shoes, regular price from $1.75 to $2.50 a pair, now $2.50 a pair, now $1.39 $1.50 1 lot of Children’s and Infant’s - Shoes, extra fine Vici stock, now $1.25 O’Leary @ Bowser was one of the greatest officers we could possibly have. The Fifteenth judicial district, said the speaker, during the past five years of its development, has had poetic and heroic times. Mr. McCarthy had read of the early days of the courts in Ohio and else- where, and the past five years of the Fifteenth - district has. developed more strenuous times than had been experienced in Ohio. When Judge Spooner assumed his duties as the associate judge of the Fifteenth district, he came as a scholarly, well-read lawyer of large practice, well qualified for the posi- tion to which he. had been ap- pointed. Since that time the judge had held terms of court regularly in all counties of the district, and had given general satisfaction to the bar and the people generally. Judge Spooner and Judge Mc- Continued on Last Page You can buy $15 suits anywhere, but you can’t buy the pure worsteds in brown stripes, brown checks and brown plaids, in 3-button and 2-button styles anywhere else that you get here for 15 “Woolton” thibets and other standard “Woolton” fabrics, in our excellent -assortmentd worsted suits; serges, | of - the season’s popular colors,; $9.75‘? suit values | lot of Misses’ Shoes, reg- ular price from $1.75 to Your Hat - Boys’ Clothes that stand the'wear Double breasted two - piece suits, bloomer or plain pants styles, [belted or otherwise, size 7 to 16. at is waiting for you and you will find your style and color here infsome one of the fifty varieties at| $3.00. - Gordon stiff or soft| hats that are $3,50 values at ~