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- PROFESSIONAL CARDS MRS. BEERE, Dermatologist Manicuring, Shampooing, Scien- tific Massage and Scalp Treat- ments. Moles, Warts and Super- fiuous Hair removed by electricity Phone 4:0 Schroeder Bldg . ARTS MISS EUGENIA OLIVER YOICE CULTURE MISS DICKINSON ART OF PIANO PLAYING 404 MINNESOTA AVE, LAWYER . FRANK: A. JACKSON LAWYER BEMI . D. H. FISK Atto ney and Counsellor at Law Otfice over Post Offico MINN E. E McDonald AT LAW ufi?fi““%x Swedback Block FRANCIS S. ARNOLD, LL.M. Land Titles Examined and Deraigned 802 Beltrami Ave. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. Dr. Rowland Gilmore ician and Surgeon Phy‘mx Piiles Block DR. E. A. SHANNON, M. D. Physician and Surgeon [ Block Phone 5960“1“ n flaye Res. Phone 397 L. A. WARD, M. D. Office over First National Bank. Phone Nu. 51 House No. 6ot Lake Bivd. Phone No. 351 Dr. A. E. Henderson Physlcian and Surgeon Offico over First National,Bank, Bemidji, Minn Office Phone 36 Resldence Phone 72 DENTISTS. DR. J. T. TUOMY Dentist st National Bank Bu 14’g. Tetephone No. 230 VETERINARY DR. WARNINGER . VB‘I'BRINA%V Sl‘!.lflHDN Telephone Number 2 Third St., l:aghcl'lll of 1st Nl!'l Bank DRAY AND TRANSFER. Wes Wright and T Drey end TSt Beitramt Ave. Phone 40. Tom Smart bagg: ving. DP’):;:;: ‘No‘ 5{ s‘:;lanAmer?c:“Av: 3 THE BIJOU C. L. LASHER & CO. C.L.Lasher, Manager Every Evening 7:30 to 10:30 > Saturday Afternoon 2:30 t03:30 TONIGHT Overture Blanche Boyer Home at Last The Cashier Protects His Home Tllustrated Bong Make Believe By Blanche Boyer A Phlegmatic Gentleman A Gypsy’s Revenge Vaudevlile FOX & FOX Presenting a new and novel us side down comedy Irish sketch. Mr. Fox is the only hand equilibrist who does dancing and singing and talking upside down, balanced on his hands. Admission 10 and 15 Cents CITY LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE Good Rigs and Careful Drivers. SMART & REITER, 312 Beltrami Ave. Kodol ia Gure e e s oyl OneMinute GoughGure For Gounm. Colds and Croup. Dan Rose came down this morn- ing from Blackduck. Attorney Charles W. Scrutchin went to Blackduck last evening, on a professional trip. William Mert left last evening for Big Falls to look after some land in which he is interested. A. B. Clair come down from Northome this morning and went to Grand Rapids this noon. John Thoren of Solway, supervisor of assessors for Beltrami county, left last evening for Kelliher on a busi- ness trip. S. C. Brown of Big Falls, manager for the Duluth Cedar company, spent the day in the city. He will return home this evening. Bisiar & Fraser are head quarters for Kimball Pianos and organs, and Singer and Wheeler & Wilson sew- ing machines. Bemidji Minn. J. C. Schultz, traveling auditor for the M. & I. railway, came up last evening from his home at Brainerd and spent the night'lin the city. C. L. Wight, who is in the employ of -the Douglass Lumber company, left last evening for Blackduck on a business cruise for his company. Mrs. David Beauregard and baby returned to Funkley last evening, after having spent yesterday in the city visiting with relatives and friends. Order your fly screen now. Also screen doors and window frames Have your odd jobs done by us, at our shop, 208 Second St., Atwood & Reeves. Horace Dunham, lineman for the M. & L ’railway, returned yesterday evening from a trip to the main offices of the railway company at Brainerd. A. E. Witting, of the Trondson & Witting Cedar company, returned last evening to Blackduck, after hav- ing visited 1n this city over Sunday with his family. D. W. Carter of Quiring, came to town yesterday from his home and left last evening for Blackduck on a brief visit. He expects to leave tomorrow for Minneapolis. P. J. McKeon, who is on charge of the boarding cars on the north end of the M. & L. railway, came up last evening from Brainerd and spent last night in Bemidji on business. The Blackduck Employment agency last evening shipped a gang of men to Blackduck, from which place they will go to the Third River country to help drive Ernest Flem- ming’s logs to Lake Winnibigoshish. Prof. G. Anfin, Clairvoyant and Palmist, gives correct advice on business, lawsuits, speculations,love, courtship, matrimony; unites the seperated and causes speedy and happy marriage with the one of your choice. Hotel Blocker. George E. Kreatz, the contractor, returned yesterday evening from Walker, where he is interested in several building projects. Mr. Kreatz states that the tiling has all been laid in the new Case block, which presents a neat appearance. Henry Funk states that while he was at Crookston Sunday, his father told him that Fred Jordan, the well- known traveling man, was very ill with rheumatism, at the home of his parents in Wabasha. Fred left here some time ago, and but few knew where he was going. All will be sorry to know that Fred is again on the sick list. James L. George, the local man- ager for the Bemidji Brewing com- pany, has returned from a business trip to Milwaukee and Chicago. In speaking to the Pioneer concerning his trip, Mr. George said: “I drank several kinds of beer while away, but none of them tasted quite as good as the amber fluid produced right here at home.” E. D. Beeson went to Gemmell last evening in the interest of the Naugle Pole & Tie company. Mr. Beeson’s” successor has not yet arrived, so that he may turn over the affairs of the Naugle people, but he expects the gentleman most any day now, when Mr. Beeson and his family will leave for Michigan to make their future home. Mrs. E. R. Dunham, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bailey, is in the city from her home at Grand Forks and will visit here during the coming two weeks. E. R. Dunham is now officiating as express mes- senger for the Great Northern from Grand Forks to Hanna. He is a brother of Horace Dunham, of this city and formerly lived in Bemidji. LOCAL HAPPENINGS The Continued Story of Current Events. New souvenir postal cards of St. Phillip’s church at the Pioneer office. F. A. Chapman left last evening for his home at Tenstrike, after hav- ing spent yesterday in the city on business. Peter Larkin, mayor of Turtle River,returned to his home last even- ing after spending yesterday in the city on business. Peter Maule, the Tenstrike agri- culturiest, returned ‘to his home last evening. He spent yesterday in Bemidji on business. A. Brose, who enjoyed the hospi- tality of old Bemidji ‘friends over Sunday, left last evening for his home on Battle River, John E. Samuelson returned - yes- terday evening from Brainerd, where he argued a motion for a client be- fore Judge McClenahan. Charles Boss and wife, who have been guests at the home of G. A. Walker for a week past, left yester- day for their home in Duluth. If you want a good time be on hand for the May festival to be given by the Presbyterian ladies at the Rink Opera House May the 15. S. L. Lalone left last evening for Turtle River, where he will begin his duties as scaler of logs at the mill of the Kelso Lumber company. Begin married life with Hunt’s Perfect Baking Powder. Every in" gredient entering into it is rigor- ously tested in our own labra- tory by a competent chemist. Frank Holstenroot has sold his farm in the Town of Grant Yalley to Frank Tompson and left this morn- ing for Tracy. He was accompanied by his family and will make his home at Tracy. John Morgan, after partaking of a good wholesome lot of ball-laden ozone which permeates -Bemidji, re- turned to Northome last evening, having spent yeeterday in the city looking after some business matters. Rev. Father O’Dwyer, pastor of the local Catholic church, left last evening for a visit to the congrega- tions at Turtle River and Tenstrike. He expects to return to Bemidji Wednesday evening or Thursday morning. A. H. Pitkin, who still has inter- ests at Kelliher, but who now lives at Crookston, came over yesterday noon from Crookston. He left last evening for Kelliher to note how business matters were progressing in “Bill” Lennon’s town. Alexander Cameron is busy these days filling in dirt in the yard around his residence, corner of Irving avenue and Fourth street. When the filling-in process is completed, Mr. Cameron will have one of the neatest places in the city. Word comes from Regina that V. L, Ellis, a former employ of the Pioneer, who recently left for the Caradian Northwest, has purchased a moving-picture theater at Regina, and that he is doing very well; all of which will ‘be pleasant news to “Vint’s” Bemidji friends. J, P. Duncalf was in the city yes- terday from his farm. He stated that he would commence seeding at his place this morning, and a cloud of dust which hovered on the south- ern horizon about daylight this morn- ing is proof positive that “Bill” is in action today putting in his 1908 -crop of good things for next fall. Theodore Gullickson, the popular local agent for the Hamm Brewing Company, left last evening for Ranier, over near the Canadian boundry line, east of International Falls, where he is introducing the Hamm Brew to the “natives.”” Mr. Gullickson will return home on the Duluth & Rainy Lake railroad, via Duluth. W. H. Strachan. superintendent of the M. &I railway, passed through the city last evening, enroute to International Falls, to inspect the work which is being done on the northern extension of the M. & L. roadbed. Mr. Strachan occupied the private car “50,” and will remain until the end of the week, or near that time. Henry Logan, the heavyweight representative of the Benedictine Sisters’ hospitals, came over yester- day from Grand Rapids, his home. He was accompanied by his daugh- ter, Miss Irene Logan, who left this morning for Brainerd, where she is residing ~at present. Henry says that everything is lovely, over at the “Rapids,” and that the denizens of that place, including Bro. Kiley, are enjoying the best of health. “THREE WEEKS" By ELINOR GLYN FOR SALE AT ABERCROMBIE’S Mrs, Brunn T. Wilson of Black- duck spent today in the city. New souvenir postal cards of the Markham hotel at the Pioneer office. L. K. Deal, of the L. K. Deal Lumber company, went to Laporte this morning. L. F. Johnson left this morning for Minneapolis. He expects to visit his farm at Princeton before returning to Bemidji. George Kirk, accompanied by Mrs. Kirk, and their son, George, Jr., left this morning for Minne- apolis for a few days’ visit. Misses Tina Pendergast andHattie Peaton arrived in the city this morn- ing from their claims in the Black river country, east of International Falls, A regular meeting of the K. of P. lodge will be held this evening. All members are requested to be present as there will be work in the ,second rank. S. G. Stewart, cruiser for, the Mississippi Lumber company, passed through the city this morning to his home at Brainerd from a visit at Kelliher. Horace Dunham, lineman for the M. & L railway, left this morning for Leech Lake, where he will look after some “‘obstreperous” wires on the Leech Lake bridge. The Swedish Ladies Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. A. Bodine, Mill Park, tomorrow after- noon at 2 o’clock. A cordial invita- tion is extended to all. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will be entertaindd by Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Wilson at the home of Mrs. Reynolds on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All the ladies are cordially invited. Deputy Sheriff Arne Solberg left ast evening for Kelliher and from that place went out this morning to his homestead, in the Town of Battle. Mr. Solberg has a fine claim, and will see that it is properly cared for this summer. G. M. Torrance left this morning for Minneapolis, on a business trip, to look after some legal matters. Mrs. Torrance and Dorothy will follow Mr. Torrance fo Minneapolis tonight and they will continue their trip to Butler, Indiana, where they will spend ‘the summer. R. J. Poupore left last evening for his logging and cedar camps at Shooks Spur, after having spent yesterday in the city on a business mission. Mr. Poupore states that his company is shipping about three cars of cedar each week, to the markets of the east, and that there is a fair demand for posts and poles. C. A. dill, who was for some time clerk at the Hotel Markham, but who has been officiating behind the desk at the Hotel Endion at Cass Lake, has resigned his position at the latter place 3nd was a visitor in the city today.” Mr. Hill has not vet decided’ on bis future occupa- tion. John R. Stewart, general manager for the Beltrami Cedar & Land company, passed through the city last evening on his way from Min~ neapolis to his home at Blackduck. Six daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart reside in Minneapolis, where they are all attending school, and Mr. -Stewart goes down to the “Mill City” quite frequently to note how they are progressing with their studies. Strike May ‘Be Avoided. Cleveland, May 5.—The indications are that the differences between the Municipal Traction company and the Motormen and Conductors’ union will be settled without a strike. The en- tire matter will be turned over to a commission of three members for ad- Justment. It is proposed that each side appoint a referee and that in the event the two are not able to agree in twenty-four hours on a third member the state board of arbitration will be required to name one. Union: Pacific Needs Money. New' York, May '5.—E. H. Harriman announces the stockholders of the Union Pacific Railroad company will be asked at their meeting at Salt Lake City to authorize an issue of $100,000,- 000 of bonds. He said that $50,000,000 of this amount will be reserved for issue under strictly guarded provisions for~ constraction and acquisition of new lines and additions. SRty 8ir Robert Hart Leaves China. Shanghal, May {J.—8ir Robeort Hart, chief of the maritime custom s service of China, has left here for Europe on & year's leave of absence. He has re. celved the highest honors from the Chinese government and was given a hearty send off by the foreign as well 8s the prominent Chinese residents of Shanghal. Former Actor Ends His Life. Middletown, N. Y., May —James H. Wallick, formerly an actor and owner of the play, “The Bandit King,” in which he toured the country, com.:| mitted suicide in the Commercial ho- tel here. Dread of an operation on an injured &rm is believed to have been the resson for his suioide. MARKET QUOTATIONS. Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapolis, May 4—Wheat—May, $1.08; July, $1.07%@1.075%; Sept., 91%c. On track—No. 1 hard, $1.11% @1.11%; No. 1 Northern, $1.09%@ 1.09%; No. 2 Northern, $1.07%@1- 07%; No. 3 Northern, 99%c@$1.04%. 8t. Paul Union Stock Yards. _St. Paul, May 4.—Cattle—Good to choice steers, $6.00@6.75; fair to good, $6.00@5.75; good to choice cows and heifers, $5.00; veals, $3.15@5.25. Hogs —$5.30@5.46. Sheep—Wethers, $5.25; good to choice lambs, $6.25@6.50. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, May 4.—Wheat—To arrive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.11; No. 1 Northern, $1.09; No. 2 Northern, $1.05; May, $1.06; July, $1.0614; Sept., 92¢. Flax—To arrive and on track, $1.20; May, 3$1.19%; July, $1.21%; Sept,, $1.22%; Oct,, $1.21. Chicago Union Stock Yards. Chicago, May 4.—Cattle—Beeves, $4.75@17.26; Texans $4.60@6.50; West- ern cattle, $4.75@6.00; stockers and feeders, $3.60@5.80; cows and heifers, $2.50@6.50; calves, $4.75@6.25. Hogs —Light, $5.20@5.60; mixed, $5.25@ 5.65; heavy, $5.25@5.65; rough, $5.25 @5.45; good to choice heavy, $5.46@ 65.65; pigs, $4.30@5.10. Sheep, $4.70@ 6.20; yearlings, $6.25@6.80; lambs, $5.76@7.50. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, May 4.—Wheat—May, $1.- 03%; July, 90%c; Sept., 86c. Corn— May, 70%@70%c; July, 64%@6bc; Sept., 63c. Oats—May, old, b3%c; May, 53c; July, old, 47%ec; July, 45%c; Sept., 37% @37%c. Pork—May, $13.37%; July, $13.55; Sept., $13.821%. Butter—Creameries, 19@25c; dairies, 18@24c. Eggs—14%c. Poultry—Thr- keys, 14c; chickens, 1lc; broilers, per dozen, $8.50@5.50. THE LAUNCH “PUPOSKY” Running between Fowlds and Puposky meets all trains and car- ries passengers and freight. Accommodations for everyone. MUD LAKE JAKE R. F. MURPHY FUNERAL DIRECTOR and LICENSED EMBALMER Night Phone 85 Day Phone 113 Democratic County Convention. The call of the Damocratle Commmee for the county convention on M; Notice is hereby given thnz n county con- vention of the Democratic l‘plfl/y in_and for the county of Beltrami and state of Minne- sota, 18 hereby called to be held at the court house in the city of Bemidji, in said county, on the 9th. day of May, 1908, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon of that day, for the purpose of selecting emxt delmtu t0 re- present sald county at_the state convention of salfl party to be held at the city ot 8t.Paul, Minnesota on the 14th day ef May, 1908, and to transact such further business' as may Dproperly come before sald county convention. The respective precinots in said county will be entitled to representatlon in said conven- tion on the basis of one delegate at large from each precinct and one additiongl dslent,e for each twenty votes or major fraction thereof cast at the general election in said state for the year 1906 for thetHonorable John A. Johnson for governor. Upon this basis of representation, the several precincts in said county will be entitled to renmsennncn in sald county convention as follow: Alaska 2, Battle 2, Benville 2 Hemldil 2, Blackduck 2. Baudette 3. Buzsle 2, B! 2 Cormet 2, Durand 2, Village of WH n 2. Eckles 3, Frobn 3, Grant, Vllle.VS Gudrld 2, Hagali 2, Hornet 2, Hamre2, Jones 2, Kelliher 3, Liberhy2. Lammers 4, Langor 2, Lee 2, Lake wood 2. Maple Ridge 2, Moose ring 5hoflv~2. Village of Baudette 3, Spooner 3, Spruce Grove 2, Turtle Rlver 2, Taylor 2, Wa- banaca 2, Walhalla 2. y_of Bemidjl, 1st .ward, 3; 2nd ward, 5: 3rd rd.5.lh ard 5, Vlllu.ze of Blwkdnck 5, Vllll.ze of Nymole B. Village of Tenstrike Oenter 3, Vil 1v ant,ls River 2. Village of anklay 2, 1llne of Red Lake Agency 3. Zi) ;;Dl Primaries for the selection of del said county convention will be hel several precincts in sald county at the usual Dollll.l: place therein Wednesday, May 6th.. from the hour of 7:30 . m. to the hour of 8:30 D. m., of that day: All voters luhscxlbmz to tte fundamental principles of democracy are invited to pariic- 1DI\‘fi 1n the selection of delegates to this con-, vention, intha' Dated April 20th.; 1908. By order of the i ty Committel Democratic County P.??BUS%ELL. Becretary, STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Beltrami, fss District Court, Fifteonth Judictal District. k H. Moguire, Platntfr. Pltrlc agulre, ai E TMMONE: Heurleue Mwnll'e. Defendant. T'he State of Minnesota to the above named defendant: ‘You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint of thghPlllnflfl ln the District court at the court houc nnn Beltrami lnd Btate of Minnesota, & copy of your answer to the snld eo I-h& on the subscriber, at his office. in the city ot Bamldil. in the said County of Beltram!, with- m irty days after service o( this xummons nn- ou, exclusive of the day of "sucl J it yon fall to answer_the sald. eomphim ithin the time .toremd. the p!-inclfl this mion wlll—lDDl’ to the eeonntor the rellet demanded in said_complaint together with nlslngg oot x'i:g i‘"‘fl“’g‘fl“’“" herein, ated Marc] CHA! LESlyl. SCRUTOHIN. lal; mr's Atm-nsy R emidji, Hnm medicine, a doctor’s ceries in the pity. lected line of fruits, constantly on hand.’ 2“‘;@.‘::1:; :hnd all forms of lung roubles. im the next time you see N"’" M“‘ 0 "'t r anlularmflfl him.Vekno'phyalchnlvhohucnnd Y medicine. it for over half a unnuy {9 22 {: would be very m:tufing to know OW m el For Coug/l S s s s G P The Reliable Grocery Stdfe The ordinary grocery store is often dis- appointing. - Not so here: stock the very best line of appetizing gro- We have in We have on hand a large and choice se- vegetables, home baked goods and staple and fancy goods. Choice creamery butter and fresh eggs ROE & MARKUSEN PHONE 207 Lumber and Building Material We carry in stock at all times a com- plete line of lumber and bulding material of all descriptions. Call in and look over our special line of fancy glass doors. We have a large and well assorted stock from which you can make your selection. ¢ WE SELL 16-INCH SLAB W0OD St. Hilaire Retail Lbr. Co. BEMIDJI, MISN. A GUARANTEED GORGEOUS COSTUMES PRICES; Rink Opera. House Chester Snow, Manager Two Nights Commencing Wednesday, May 6. ATTRACTION. Mr. Ernest Wolff Presents The Big Musical Comedy: ‘The Minstrel Maids Under the Juvenile Bostonian Management With a Bevy of Pretty Girls SPECIAL SCENERY : = ELECTRICAL EFFECTS EVERYTHING NEW. 75. 50 AND 25 CTS. Sale Opens Saturday, May 2, at Barker’s Drug Store The Bemidji Pioneer Stationery Departm’t Up To Date Goods. Well Selected Stock The Right Place to Get It. The Pioneer in putting in this stock gives the People of Bemidji and surrounding country:as good a selection 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 Type Writer Paper from 80c per box of 500 sheets up to $2.00. 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. - carefully, Paper Fasteners The best and most complete line of fasteners to be found any where. We have the Gem Clips, Niagara, “O K,” ¢“Klip Klip," Challenge Eylets and other va- rieties. Blank Books Our blank baok stock is a selected books. Special books ordered on short notice. Our specialties: are handy books for office or private accounts. We are glad to show you our stationery and job stock and invite you to call at the office. The Bemidji Pi‘oneer ¢ GAR-GOL cures SGRE THROAT Owl Drug Store, Bemldn, Minn. Subseribe For The Pioneer. line of