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A meeting of the stockholders of the Beltrami County Agricultural Association will be held in the council chambers at the city hall, in the City of Bemidji, on Tues- April 14th, for the purpose of transacting much business of importance A full attendanee of stockholders is desired. WES WRIGHT, President. day evening to the association. Fair Association Meeting April 14. MARGARET WINTON, In “Panama” at City Opera House, Monday, April 13. BIBLE GONFERENGE IS T0 BE HELD JULY 28-AUG. 2 Continued from Pirst Page president; Rev. Grant Stroh ef War- ren, chairman of program committee; Rev. N. A. Gilchrist of Thief River Falls, chairman entertainment com- mittee. The Bemidji Bible Conference was organized four years ago, and each season’s conference?has been | better. At the present time the con- ference has a large membership and | there is great interest being taken in this year’s meeting. During the past some of the most notable workers in religious circles have been present and participated in the conference. As the organiza- tion is non-sectarian, the conference numbers among its members many {of the most prominent religious | workers in all denominations. e ° ! During the’ summer months Bemidji presents many attractions for those desiring an outing, and the sessions of the conference are so arranged that those who attend may enjoy the excellent fishing, boating and bathing, etc.,, which abounds here. 3 People in Bemidji have a just pride in this conference, for to them is due in no small degree the success which it has attained. Fire at Buena Vista. A combined woodshed and barn belonging to Mr. Mohair of Buena Vista was destroyed at Buens Vista yesterday afternoon. The fire was ignited by sparks from the smoke- stack of the boxwood factory, and it was with considerable difficulty that the employes saved Mr. Mohair’s house. As it was, Mr. Mohair lost a quantity of valuable tools and other stuff which he hadin the woodshed. Coming Soon, a Play ihat Pleases. The Perry’s, in offering their 5-act scenic melo-drama, “Kidnapped for a million,” does so with the assur- ance that they have a play worthy of the best kind of patronage, a story that tounches the heart and moistens the eyes; bubbling with brignt comedy. At Opera House, Sat. April 11, Benefit Supper. The ladies of the G. A. R. will give a supper in the I. O. O. F. hall Saturday, April 11. Supper will be served from 5 until 8 o’clock. The proceeds will go for the benefit of the Anoka home. This home isa home for the wives and mothers of soldiers. i Must Sacrifice New Piano. On account of having no place to keep it, having lost my home by fire, I will sell my brand new $375 piano for $250 if taken at once. " V. L. Ellis, at Pioneer office. ight 1908 Tt TR e Chicago lots of men do. (2 707R Clothing Howuse Good Clothes Nothing Else a|m. Sunday school. 7 p. m. You may think $15 is enough for a suit; You’ll find here at that price the most lavish supply of good clothes ever shown at such a figure; ‘the smart new shades; all celors in the zoo--tiger and zebra stripes, elephant grays, browns, tans, and a great variety of patterns. best manufacturers at All to your liking as a You'll find the Walk-Over of calibre—good encugh for anybody and everyhody knows it. Your boy ought Patent Leathers head the black shoes. . . spring shoe. Shoe a shoe $4 to be getting good out of fine qualities of blue and black Confirmation Suits. of double breasted suits with bloomer : or straight cut pants, in the new tiger, tan and smoke gray colors; %’; 4 The belt styles sizes 6 to 16. They are high class clothes, properly made and warranted to stand any test placed. Ask for or they’ll be re- “Best Ever” TR We'll pit our Boys' Walton School Shoe, with heavy uppers and double soles, at $1.75, in comparison with the best $2.25 boys’ shoes you ever heard mentioned DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS CHURCHES OF THE GITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Tomorrow. Baptist—Morning service at 11:00. Suhject,“TheImportance of Prayer.” Sunday school 12:10; B. Y. P. U. 7:15; evening service at 8:00. Sub- ject, “Three All's.” Mrs. Alvord will sing at both services. A special number by the chorus morning and evening. The attendance has been MRS. ALVORD. most encouraging to the pastor dur- ing the past week. The meetings will continue for another week every night, except Saturday, at 8;00. There is a deep spirit of conviction in the services. No sensational methods are adopted, but plain gos- pel preaching and good hearty sing- ing with a splendid chorus leader, and a consecrated solo singer. “Come with us and we will do thee Good™ Catholic Church—There will be mass tomorrow at 8:30 and 10:30 a. m. Episcopal—Services will be held in the Odd Fellows hall Sunday forenoon at 10:30, Rev. Parshall of Cass Lake officiating.” Swedish—Services will be held at the Norwegian Lutheran church to- torrow afternoon at 4 o’clock. Rev. J. P. Leaf of Parkers Prairie will conduct this service. Methodis? Episcopal—]. H. Den- iston, pastor. 11 a. m. sermon. 12 sermon. The pastor will occupy the pulpit morning and evening. Norwegian Lutheran—Services morning and evening. Morning service at 10:30. Preaching by the pastor. In the evening service at 8:00. Sunday school at 2 o’clock p. m. Rev. T. S. Kolste, pastor. Presbyterian—Palm Sunday ser- vices. Morning worship at 11:00. Subject, “Christ’s Triumph.” Mr. E. H. Jerrard will sing a solo, “The Palms.” Bible class and Sunday school at 12:15. Jr., C. E. at 3; Sr. C.E. at 7. Evening service at 8. Subject, “Christ’s Kingship.” Miss Dora Hanson will sing a solo. Please bear in mind the assembly tax. All are cordially invited to worship with us. Strangers in the<ity are especially welcomed. Transferred to the ““Falls” A. Dowker, cashier at the M. & I. depot, has been transferred to In- ternational Falls office, where he will do telegraphing, and has been succeeded by T. P. Bernard of St. Paul, who formerly worked on the N. P. J. C. Shultz, traveling auditor of the M. & L, has been looking over the books in the local office today preparatory to turning them over to Mr. Bernard. How to Avoid Appendicitis. Most victims of appendicitis are those who are habitually consti- pated. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restores the natural action of the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes, E. A. Barker. Notice to Boat Men. We have just received a full line of Masury’s special boat paints. This line is the best that is sold to- day. We ask the inspection of all boat men before buying. We also carry the full line of Lion Brand 100 Per Cent Pure Paints. Every Gallon Is Guaranteed. Call and see our stock. Jerrard & Covington. made in the popular A cordial invitation to The above will give! you an idea of the many beautiful and useful 'pieces of Silverware Rosemary Pattern We cerry a complete stock at all times. Hand Engraving Free of Charge visit our store is ex- tended to you. (xeo. T. Baker & Co. City Drug Store Near the Lake The New Pure Food and Drug Law. We are pleased to announce that Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we reccmmend it as a sate remedy for children and adults. E. A. Barker. Estray Notice. Notice is hereby given that there came to my farm in section 10, Town of Grant Valley, four milch cows; also one spring calf. Owner can have same by paying all charges for keeping same and for“this notice. W. A. Casler. Card of Thanks. To the kind friends and neighbors who so willing assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. J. H. Rogers, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. J. H. Rogers, Jr. G. W. Rogers. 16-Inch Wood for Sale. During the .winter we acceptcd wood on subscription and having a few cords left will deliver 16-inch seasoned jack pine at $1.50 per cord; aad 16-inch birch at $2.00.The Pioneer. « Lumber for Sale. We have for sale lumber, lath and shingles. While they last we wil sell shingles at $2.00, lath at $1.25 Douglas Lumber Co., Bemidji. Mr. S. L. Bowen, of Wayne, W. Va., writes: ‘I was a sufferer from Kidney disease, so that at times I could not get out of bed, and when I did I could not stand straight. I took Foley’s Kidney Cure. One dollar bottle and part of the second cured me entirely.” Foley’s Kidney Cure works ‘won- ders where others are total failures- E. A. Barker. Typical April Weather Promised. ‘Washington, April 11.—A forecast issued by the weather bureau says that during the week beginning Sun- day, April 12, typical April conditions, with a frequent alteration of periods of fair and rainy weather, will prevail in Middle, Northern and Southern dis- tricts of the United States east of the Rocky mountains. i Governor’s Life Threatened. Muskogee, Okla, April 11. — A threatening letter was received here, addressed to the new Guthrie State Tribune, in which the writer asserts that Governor Charles N. Haskell and Bud Ledbetter, the chief of police of Muskogee, are to. be assassinated and the city of Guthrie burned by negroes. ¥'he letter is unsigned. Anti-Betting Bill Favored. ‘Washington, April 11.—A sub-com- mittee of the senate committee on the District of Columbia made a favorable report on the house bill to prohibit betting at the Bennings racetrack, Chairman Carter of the committee will report the bill to the senate Monday. MILLERS’ FEDERATION. Resolutions Favoring Tariff Changes Adopted. Chicago, April 11.—At the conven- tion of the Millers’ National federa- tion it was decided to charge pur- chasers, who allow their product to remain in the warehouses of the sellers more than thirty days, a carry- ing charge of 5 cents a barrel. The federation also declared in fa- vor of a maximum and minimum tar- iff. A resolution was adopted declaring that in lieu of the payment of duties assessable by law on wheat imported into the United States wheat flour equal in value to that of the wheat may be deposited in bond and the wheat released from the payment of duty. The flour so deposited is not to be removed except for export fres of duty or for domestic consumption upon the payment of duties equal to the amount which would have been levied on the wheat. The passage of this resolution was attended by con- siderable debate, but was adopted by a large majority. Asquith Returns to London. London, April 11.—Herbert Henry Asquith, the newly appointed premier of Great Britain, has returned to Lon- | don from Biarritz, where he has been in conference with King Edward. He was given a flattering welcome by the large crowds at the railroad statioh. The premier will have several confer- ences with his colleagues before an- nouncing his ministerial appointments. BRIEF BITS' OF NEWS. The Hon, Reginald Walsh has been gazetlted British consul general at New York. Michael J. Griffin, at one time one of the best known baseball players in the country, is dead at Utica, N. ¥. Ten miners lost their lives in the Norton Hill colliery in Somersetshire, Eng, as a result of an expldsion of coal gas. Miss Mary Robinson, a witness in the Druce case, was séntenced at Lon- don to four years’ penal setvitude for willful perjury. Colonel Andrew R. Blakely, propri- etor of the St. Charles hotel and one of the most prominent hotel men in the country, fs dead at New Orleans. Governor Hughes of New York has Issued his proclamation calling a spe- clal election May 12 for a sticeessor to the late Senator Franchot at Niagara Falls. 3 Dr. George W. Griffiths, for forty Years one of the most prominent phy- slclans of Louisville, Ky., is dead of apoplexy. Dr. Griffiths was sixty- seven years old. Chinamen of New York city, who wish to preserve the traditions of their native land, are planning to build a $100,000 clubhouse as the home of the Confuctan association. Dispatches to Dun’s Trade Review indicate improvement in some direc- tions, while in other cases there is ho change, the best news of the week be- somewhat more prompt collec- tions. The police of Paris have taken into oustody three well known anarchists named Kuhn, Reux and Roussel. They also captured a cart loaded with dyna- mite which the prisoners had in their Dpossession. # Day E. Elmore, a cigar dealer of Los Angeles, Cal,, has broken his fast of forty-three days by partaking of clam broth and milk in small quantities and is gradually accustoming himself to solid food. ) Colonel Willlam L. de Laeey, a prominent lawyer, committed suicide Huge Rock Derails Coaches. ‘Winnipeg, Man., April 11.—A huge rock, loocsened by the thaw of the last few days, fell on the locomotive of the Canadian Pacific railroad ex- press near Kenora, Ont., 100 miles east of this city. Four coaches were derailed, but no passengers were hurt. George Love, engineer, was pinned under the engine and scalded to death. Emperor William at Corfu. Corfu, Island of Corfu, April 11.— The German imperial yacht Hohen- zollern, carrying BEmperor Willlam and the empress, Prince August Wil- helm, Princess Louise and the suites and retinues of their majesties, ar- rived here from Venice and was sa- luted by the fortress and the British ships of war in the harbor. WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. HELP WANTED. WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY: Able- bodied unmarried men, between ages of 18 and 35; citizens of United States, of good character and temperate habits, who can speak, read, and write English For information apply to Recruit- ing Officer. Miles Block, Bemidji Minn. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short " notice. = FOR RENT. B e SUSTL LUV FOR RENT:—Two furnished rooms with privilege of bath. 1002 Be- midji avenue. LOST and FOUND AR AN AN AN FOUND—Lady’s long: glove.Inquire at Pioneer office. MISCELLANEOUS. PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays, 2:30to 6 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Harriet Campbell librarian, WANTED:—To rent good six or seven-room house in‘good location, Will pay fair rent for a desirable place. Telepone 276. alaients e Sl oe U s T WANTED TO RENT.—5 or 6 room house for small family; water and sewer desired. Apply to Pioneer office. o g M T L P WANTED: To purchase good sec- oid hand safe. Inquire at this office. Kidney-Ettes _ com= at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., by inhaling illuminating gas. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and served in the Civil war. e 5 "5:2* BACKACHE OWL DRUG STORE -