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a THE BE J1 - MINNESOTA HISTORICAL VOLUME 5. NUMBER 305. AILY PIONE BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 1% 1908. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH MILITIA COMPANY WAS MUSTERED IN Co. K, N. G. S. M., With Excellent Commissioqed Officers and Fifty-one Privates, Sworn in Last Night.---Com- pany Starts OQut With Splendid Prospects. CO. K, N. G. S. M., OF BEMIDJI. COMMISSIONED OFFICERS: Captain—Adam Otto. First Lieutenant—Edward J. Hil- leby. Second Lieutenant — Kenneth Kelley. ROSTER OF PRIVATES. Victor Kachelhoffer, Olof Hon- drom, Leslie F. Mayo, Christ Christ- son, Samuel Cutter, Clio V. Boyer, Christ J. Johnson, Edward W. Mul- len, George T. Baker, Joseph Tru- dell, Raymond Kreatz, V. L. Ellis, Alex. Doran, L. M. King,C. G.King, George Donaldson, Rube Ripple, Ted Winebrenner, Scott T. Stewart, James Ralph, Delbert R. Burgess, Fred A. Newton, Joseph E. Carson, William McDonald, Buckhart Erick- son, Claude C. Breneman, John Hogsberg, Hervey Fisk, Harry F. ADAM 0TTO, Captain Co. K, Bemidji. Geil, Louis Webb, Lewis Lloyd, Charles Gaines, Edward R. Getchell, Vernon 1. Prebble, Erton C. Geil, Walter B. Titus, Sidney LeLong, Ralph B. Lycan, James B. Carlton, Tom Newton, Ross Cassler, Joseph L. Markham, Windle H. Utley, Thomas D. Meeks, Raleigh E. Chad- wick, Vernon Kane, Clyde H. Peck, Hallon H. Hoffman. Company K. Third Regiment, N. G. S. M. (Bemidji’s new militia company) was mustered into the service of the state last night in this city, with appropriate ceremonies and much enthusiasm., F. E. Resche, colonel of the Third Infantry N. G. S. M., of Duluth, assisted by Captain E. M. Vanduzee of St. Paul, regiment adjutant of the Third Regiment of National Guards, officiated as mustering officer, and fifty-one splendid specimens of physi- cal manhood representating the brawn and brain of the younger residents of Bemidji were placed upon the offlcial roster of the com- pany. For some time past A. Otto of this city, assisted by a number of the members of the new company, have been working industeriously to make a good showing for Bemidji in the National Guard, and when the hour arrived, last evening, for the mustering in of the company the splendid showing made in the num- ber and quality of the recruits was indeed gratifying to those who had worked so hard. The recruits assembled in the city hall, and the fore part of the evening was passed in signing the papers and other necessary requirements in conjunction with mustering the company. Four recruits were rejected, two being unable to pass the necessary medical examination and two others not having secured the consent of their parents. Colonel Rosche administered the oath to the recruits in a manner that made a strong impression upon the new soldiers to their duties. After the mustering had been com- pleted the lowed. election of officers fol- A. Otto was chosen as cap- tain, John Hilleby was selected as first lieutenant and Kenneth H. Kelly as second lieutenant. These are commissioned officers and they will jointly select the non-commis- sioned officers of the company, later. The election of officers was unani- mous and all three gentlemen are very popular with the company. Mr. Otto thanked the members of the company for the honor paidi him in electing him as their head and stated that he would do all in his power to keep the company up toa high standard of efficiency; he wanted to impress upon the new soldiers the fact that he must have the hearty co-operation and assis- tance of the officers and every mem- ber of the company in order to make the organization the success he con- templated. Lieutenants Hilleby and Kelley also thanked the company and as- sured them they would do their ut- most in its behalf. After the election of officers, Colonel Resche made a short ad- dress to the new company, Colonel Resche complimented the company on having such a fine bunch of mus- cular young fellows in the member- ship. He hoped that the company would have the maximum strength of seventy-six before going into camp this summer. He stated that the company would be furnished with the new Springfield automatic rifles and splendid uniforms. Colonel Resche reminded the new soldiers that the officers alone could not make the company a successful one; that they must have the hearty co-operation and assistance of every member of the company in order to be efficient. The colonel was pleased to note that there were many members of the company who had seen previous service, and he could see no reason why Bemidji Company K should not be the best in the state; the company would certainly be a credit to this thriving, hustling city. The speaker stated that the Third Regiment lead the state militia in rifle work, and he desired to see the record kept up. He invited the members of the Bemidji company to join the rifle team. He stated that the Third Regiment will go to the encampment at Lake City, June 15 for ten days. Lake City is fifty- one miles south of St. Paul on the Mississippi river, and the Bemidji Company would certainly enjoy encampment. = Co. K. will leave Bemidji on June 14, Col. Resche announced that the Bemidji company would be subjected to a government inspection in thirty days, when each member will draw an apportionment of $7 for the use of the company. It is expected that the new com- pany’s uniforms will arrive within the next ten days. The new company starts out under the most favorable circumstances, and with officers that it is believed will equal those of any of the younger companies of the state. Captain Otto has had much ex- perience in army matters. He has served three different enlistments in the regular army, the terms of which were for three years service each. During the last three years’ enlist- ment in the U. S. A. Mr. Otto was for eighteen months a member of the famous Battery L of the Third Artillery; and during these eighteen months of service Mr. Otto partici- pated in many days of actual fight- ing against the Islanders in the Filipino insurrection. Mr. Otto was also with the Thirty- | third Coast Artillery at Fort Colum- geant and acting sergeant-major, and qualified as a first-class gunner. After his work at Fort Columbia, Sergeant Otto was delegated to re- cruiting duty and served throughout Minnesota. He finished the term of hisenlisted at . Bemidji in May, 1906. First Lieutenant Edward J. Hill- eby has served in the regular army with considerable honor to himself. He enlisted in this city February 24, 1904. He served the Seventy- first Coast Artillery for three years. He was a good gunner and qualified asa ‘“shooter.” of the first class. During the service he was pro- moted and was mustered out Feb- ruary 18, 1907. He was first fielder in the regulars. Kenneth Kelley, second lieutenant of the new company has had con- siderable military experience, having served as a member of the Second Infantry in Denver, Col. Much credit for the success of the new company is due to Dr. Morri- son, who has done much in assist- ing the work of examining the appli- cants and recruits; and also to P. J. Russell, who did good work. Lumbzr for Sale. We have for sale Inmber, lath and shingles, While they last we will sell shingles at $2.00, lath at $1.25. Douglass Lumber Co. Bemidji Get your Easter postals at the Pioneer office. Making your selec- tion early givesyou a larger line from which to get your selection. Local news on last page “Cigar-box Violinist” in the City. o= C. Schultz of St. Paul, traveling representative for the Rothschilds Millinery company of St. Paul, spent today in the city. He was a guest at the Markham hotel, and delighted the guests at that hostelry with his violin 'playing. Mr. Schultz is known as the “cigar-box” violin player. He has a vlolin arranged on a cigar box. The instrument has but one string and is a decided novelty. Mr. Schultz played the instrument at the recent minstrel show given in St. Paul, and he madea decided “hit’, with his fine work. He rend- ered “Schubert’s Serenade,” this morning and was loudly applauded, in the Markham lobby. Additional local matter will be found on fourth page. THE RAINY RIVER BILL IS . VETOED BY THE PRESIDENT Special Message Sent to Congress Disapproving Construc- tion of Dam at International Falls.---New Policy i Is Outlined by the President. Washington, April 15.—President ' sought to build the dam, seems now Roosevelt sent a message to congress | to have received 3 final quietus. yesterday vetoing a bill to construct; The presidént’s veto is based upon a dam across the Rainy river at Inter- his recently announced policy of national Falls on the line between|OPPosing ali grants or franchises to the United States and Canada. private companies or corporations This project, which has been be-| for the use of the waters of navigable fore congress ever since 1898, |streams. 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