Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 20, 1908, Page 1

e VOLUME 5. NUMBER 310. FIERCE FIRE ENTIRELY BURNED FAIR BUILDING Fire Probably Started from Blaze in Grass Near the Building.---Large Quantity of Hay, Furniture and 0il Was Also Destroyed. Fanned by a 50-mile-an-hour wind, fire which caught from a blaze in some dead grass on the fair grounds yesterday afterncon burned the exhibit building belonging to the Beltrami County Agricultural asso- ciation and threatened to spread to the adjoining dry jackpines and con- sume the entire north end of the city. As it was, the building is a total loss, several rods of the fence was torn down and other damage was done that will cost considerable to repair. It is not exactly known just how the fire started, but parties living near the fair grounds state that when the fire was first noticed flames were bursting from every portion of the fair building. One who was first on the ground asserts that the fire orginated from a blaze which had started inside the fence, some dis- tance from the building, but which, on account of the strong wind blow- ing from the west, was spread rapidly to the building. As the exhibit building was being used by Wes Wright as a tempor- ary warehouse, and as there were several barrels of machine oil stored inside, much inflamable material was added to the wooden structure and the flames were in ‘a few mom- ents a raging furnace, the fire from the oil sending a cloud of impene- trable black smoke high into the air, which was wafted by the wind into the middle of the city. It was impossible for the fire de- partment to reach the grounds with hose, on account of the long dis- tance from the nearest hydrant, and all that the large crowd of citizens could do. was to tear away pieces of the fence adjoining the building and watch the structure being reduced to ashes. In the building at the time of the fire were two carloads of hay, one belonging to J. J. Opsahl and the other being the property of Jonathan Smart, a quantity of household furni- ture belonging to William Blocker and forty-five barrels of oil, the latter being stored there by Mr. Wright. The building was erected last fall by the Beltrami County Azricultural association and was used to house the exhibits shown at the fair held last September. The structure was a wooden frame, covered with cor- rugated iron, and cost in the neigh- borhood of $1,200. The loss of the exhibit building will be keenly felt by the agricultural association, as no insurance was carried. Lumber 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 Howard Bailey left Saturday night for his home at Crookston, after having spent the week inter- viewing customers in' Bemidji and nearby towns in the interest of a wholesale house which he repre- sents. fis\of\tfi‘ MINNESOTA HISTORICAL THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. SOCIETY. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 20, 1908. “Just a Few” Makes Visit, Mrs. C. D. Ives of Cass Lake, one of the brightest little women in the state, was in the city Saturday after- noon from the “Lake.” Mrs. Ives is the editor of the “Just a Few” column in the Cass Lake Voice, and her comments are exceedingly pithy and bright. She is a credit to the “third estate.” The Pioneer man acdnowledges a pleasant call from Mrs. Ives. CONGRESSMAN BEDE SEES “TEDDY” ABOUT THE DAM Calls on President With Reference to Veto of International Falls Bill. Washington, April 20.—The Rainy River Improvement com- pany has taken steps to have the bill for constructing a dam at International Falls which was vetoed last Monday by President Roosevelt re-introduced. Congressman Bede, author of the bill that was vetoed, hurried back to Washington and. was one of the first callers at the White House to lay the matter before the president. Mr. Bede stated that the com- pany had spent considerable amount of money on the work la- ready, but the president pointed to the fact that the Bede bill fixid a time for starting the work as wal! as completing it. ft is understood that most of the work that has been done is'on the Canadian side of the river. Messrsr Backus and Brooks will be in Washington this week and Mr. Bede triedto arrange for an interview with the president but nothing definite was agreed on. It is quite probale that either Sen- ators Nelson or Clapp will call with tne International Falls del- egation at the White ~House.. - At this Jate day in the session the prspect are not of the best for again putting the bill through. Printing The Pioneer Printery {Is Equipped with Modern Machinery, Type Faces, and the Largest Stock of Flat Papers, Ruled Goods and Stationery of All Kinds in Northern Minnesota. We nave the highest-salaried Printers in Beltrami county, and we are leaders in Commercial Printing. Try us; we'll Suit you. Pioneer Printery e — Up-to-date FORTY CENTS PER MONTH GCHARLES TRONDSON HAS TAKEN A “BETTER HALF” Made His ‘“‘Get-Away” and Was Mar- ried at Thief River Falls Yesterday. Thief River Falls, April 20,— (Special to Pioneer.)—Charles Trondson of Blackduck, jupior mem- ber of the firm of Witting & Trond- son, and Miss Addell LaMoll, form- erly of this city but now a resident of Blackduck, were united in mar- riage here yesterday, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter LaMoll, the wedding being a very pretty one and witnessed ‘by many friends of the LaMoll’s. Mr. Trondson and Miss LaMoll came to Thief River Falls from Blackduck, very quietly, Saturday night, few if any of the friends of either knowing that they had left Bemidji for Thief River Falls; and when the marriage ceremony was performed the bride and groom were rather elated at the fact that they had outwitted their many friends at the “Duck.” Mr. and Mrs. Trondson will make their home at Blackduck, but will not return to that place until about twe weeks. Charles Trondson and Miss. La- Moll came down to Bemidji from Blackduck Saturday morning, and it was not until late Saturday after- noon that the prospective bride- groom had gotten himself nerved to a sufficient extent that he was enabled to undergo the ordeal of appearing before Clerk of Court Rhoda and securing the necessary marriage certificate. When the document had been furnished, Mr. Trondson fled from the court house and accompanied by Miss LaMoll ‘at - once left for Thief River Falls, only the clerk of court and the edi- tor of the Pioneer being taken into their confidence. Mr. and Mrs. Trondson have a host of friends throughout this north country, all of whom will be im- mensely pleased to learn that they have wed. Mrs. Trondson is one of those self-reliant women of northern Min- nesota who took claims and after undergoing many hardships proved up on her land and has made‘ her home here. She is a very excellent woman. Mr. Trondson has been engaged in the cedar business in company with A. E. Witting, at -Backduck and other points, for several years past. Unassuming #n demeanor, and loyal and true to his friends, “Charlie” Trondson has become very popular wherever he is known. Hearty congratulations will be showered upon the bride and groom when they return to Blackduck and it is more than likely that W. H. Squier, “Jerry” O’Kelliher and the other dignatries of the Blackduck Handcar club will hold an extra- ordinary session and prepare a warm reception for their honored co-laborer when he returns to the “Duck” to take up his permanent residence. Prudence Doran Buried Today. The funeral of Miss Prudence Doran, who departed this life last Friday, was held this morning, at the Catholic = church: Impressive services were held at the church, Rev. Father O’Dwyer officiating. The body was taken from the home to the church, where requiem mass was spoken, after which all that was mortal of this most excellent young lady was tenderly conveyed to: our “Silent City” at Greenwood, where she now rests in peace. While she is gone from the scenes, the conflicts, the sorrows aud pleas- ures of life, she will still live in the hearts of those who knew her best. Her retiring nature led her to hide her best qualities from the . public gaze, but they were revealed to those who enjoyed her acquaintance, yet itwas in her home that her true worth was most conspicuous. She was a kind and loving daughter, and ther devotion to the family circle had no limit. Her future was full of promise, and we dare not ask why she was taken from us in her prime, unless, as flowers are picked before the frost that we may not witness their decay. Prudence Doran was the daughter of the late James Doran, and she had spent the larger part of her recent years in this city, where she developed from youth into young womanhood. That she was uni- versally popular was demonstrated by the large attendance at the fun- eral services. K. P. Ball Tonight. The members of Bemidji Lodge, No. 168, K. of P., will give an Easter ball, in the city hall tonight, and indications point to one of the most successful balls ever given in the city. The best of music nas been engaged, and from expressions made by townspeople there will be a good at- tendance, Excellent music hasbeen secured and all arrangements are of the very best. The arrangement committee is deserving of the hearty thanks of the lodge for the thorough manner in which they have -performed their duties. The committees for the ball are as follows: Floor Committee—T. J. Crane, A. E. Otto, George’ Rhea, Dwight Miller, David Gill, Walter Markham, J. E. Lingreen, M. A. Clark. Reception Committee—T. J. Miller, G. A. Walker, Earl Geil, William McCuaig, W. N. Bowser, J. S. Hanson. Ticket Committee—C. C. Sheperd, James Miller. PASSED ““BOGUS” MONEY ON BAGLEY MERGHANTS Three Smooth [ndividuals Got Away With Some *‘Good Coin” for the “‘Bad.” Bagley, April- 20.—(Specidl ‘to Pioneer.)—Three mén who are sup- posed to have come from Cass Lake or Grand Rapids, pulled. off ‘a suc- money” here Saturday afternoon, and succeeded in passing at least three $10 bills of “shady value,” making their get-away before their deception was discovered and their arrest determined upon. It appears that the three men made purchases of several local business men, including Hans Han- son, tendering in payment therefor $10 bills, which from a hasty glance looked all right. Later, the mer- chants scanned the money - received more closely, with the result that it was found that the bills were “bogus” being flsmsy imitations off “good money.” . When the .game was discovered the perpetrators had made good their escape and no trace of their whereabouts could be found. The bills which were used by the strangers were what is known as “wild-cat” money, and were issued (apparently) by the Merchants and Planters Bank of = Georgia, at Savanah. The police are endeavoring to locate the passers of the money. Warrants Payable. Notice is hereby .given that there is money in the city treasury to pay: all out-standing warrants registered against the General Revenue fund priorto Decemher 1, 1907; andinter- est will cease fromand after date of this notice. S Dated. at Bemidji, 18th day of April 1908. Earl Geil “ City treasurer.” Minn., this Will ““Speil”. at Brainerd. Judge C. W. Stanton has’accepted an invitation from the Moorhead G. A. R. to deliver, the memorial ad- dress at Brainerd on May 30th. As Judge Stanton is a fine speak- er, the people of Brainerd can rest assured that the judge will give them something good, on May 30th. John Goss, Jr., one of the heavy reservation loggers at Cass Lake, accompanied by Mrs. Goss, came over from Cass Lake Saturday after- noon and visited in the city for several hours, returning to the “Lake” on the night train, cessful stunt of getting 1id of “bad| While attempting to take away sawdust with his bands from be- neath a rapidly-moving circular saw, on the claim of A. T. Wheelock, near Fowlds, Martin Jennings, who was operating the saw, received terrible injuries about his face and head—injuries of such a serious character that the attending physi- cian marvels that Jennings was not killed outright and that he was able to retain conciousness, after the accident. Jennings was alone operating the saw in the small mill on Mr. Wheel- ock’s farm, at Clair lake, a few miles from Fowlds, Saturday afternoon. Atabout 2:30 Jennings got down on his hands and knees and began to scrape away the sawdust from under the saw, using his hand. HEAD AND FACE TERRIBLY INJURED BY TIMBER SAW Martin Jennings Received Injuries Which Will, in all Probability, Prove Fatal.---Nose and Upper Lip Cut Away and Head Injured. In some manner Jenning’s head came in contact with the rapidly- moving teeth of the saw, which cut and lacerated his face and the front portion of his head, making ugly wounds, and hurling him into -a cramped position under the box covering the saw. Jennings got up from where he was thrown, and although badly cut and lacerated, walked a quarter of a mile from the saw-mill to the house, before he gave up and laid down. Jennings was carried to Fowlds, trom which place he was taken on a handcar to Wilton and ‘from that place brought to Bemidji yesterday, being placed in St. Anthony’s hospi- tal under the care of a physician. Jennings retained conciousness after being cut, and remained so after being brought to the hospital. Three Divorces Granted. This was “divorce day” in Judge Stanton’s court at the court house, no less than three decrees of divorce being handed out. In the case of Tolef Thoreson vs- Esper Thoreson, a divorce was granted the plaintiff. ~The couple whose domestic, life had become embittered were aged, having been married in 1875. They were from Clearwater county. Mary Berg was granted a divorce from her husband, Peter Berg, and the plaintiff was given the privilage of resuming her maiden name of Mary Johnson. Both from Clear- water county. - ‘A‘divorce was also granted to.a party from Koochiching . county, the Pioneer being' requested-to not pub- lish the 'naihes of the interested patties. " T - New Episcopalian Pastor. Mr. E. M. Davies, a graduate of St. John’s "College, Winnipeg, has accepted a call to take charge of the local congregation of the Epis- copal church, and is now on the ground, familiarizing himself with conditions and becoming acquainted withBemidji people. He was taken in hand today by Rev. Parshall of Cass Lake, archdeacon of this diocese, who will continue to visit us occa- sionally and lend Bro. Daviesa help- . ing hand. Court-at Walker. District court for Cass county wilt convene at Walker tomorrow fore- noon, with Judge Stantén} presiding. There are many important cases to be tried this ‘term, which promises to be an interesting session. ‘This will be Judge Stanton’s fiist appear- ance at Walker. modern means. PHONE 410 LADY ASSISTANT DR. J. H ORR OSTEOPATH Treats all diseases, acute or chronic, by physiological methods. Medical Electricity of all kinds. Dry Hot ‘Air Apparatus, ete , for treatment of chronic diseases by SCHROEDER BUILDING BEMIDJI. MINN. " light We sell the ‘Head- Jacket, made from fine _blue denim and fancy stripe. 0’Leary & Bowser Bomidji, Minn. Overall and $1.00