Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 10, 1908, Page 1

VOLUME 6. NUMBER 45. “JOLLY ELK” TELLS OF THE COMING STATE MEETING The St. Paul Publication Assures Readers a Good Time Here.—Crookston Coming in Special Car--- Certain to B “Uncle Bob” Eldridge, in his great Elk publication, the Jolly Elk, says of the forthcoming meeting of the State Association of Elks: *“The fourth annual meeting of the Minnesota State Elks’ Association will be held at beautiful Bemidji on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June | 18, 19 and 20. “Never in the history of the as- sociation have such elaborate plans been made to entertain the Elks of the North Star State. Particular stress has been laid on the fact that the ladies will be cared for in a man- ner never before attempted at a state gathering of the Elks. “Situated in close proximity to one of the most beautiful lakes in the state, those who attend the meeting will have every advantage of boating and fishing. “The features set forth in the large poster which has been for- warded to all the lodges are varied and many, some of which we mention below: “Fine fishing. All row boats will be free lo Elks. If yon can’t catch fish, we’ll hire a kid to get ‘em for you. “Dot leedle Cherman bandt of Crookston will be on hand from a. e Big Crowd. | Alex. Thompson, E. J. Keating and “Bill” Ly. can Are Rehearsing Their 11 0’clock Trio for the Crookston “Bunch.” m. to p. m. “Bring your wife, Bill. A special committee of Bemidji ladies are pre- paring a royal welcome and will entertain all lady visitors. Bring the ladies. They’ll enjoy it. “Ask “Bill” with the white hat. “Two hundred Red Lake Indians will give war dances under the lead- ership of Brother “Spike” Gravelle. Squaws will race in birch bark canoes, and strenuous papooses will engage in contests. “A big parade with five bands. “Appropriate prizes for best appearing uniformed lodge in parade. Parade at 10 a. m., June 19th. “On the 19th and 20ththere will these goods; want the lads to L e i~ e ] Good Clothes; everybody else;’one of many. ““Hill some day, if you do not we do more than that. have them to wear from now on; they don’t do anybo dy any good here in the store. We make prices that ought to be a great in- ducement; they are a great one, worsted and all wool ) suits; two-piece suits for boys 3 to 17 years, value up to $6.50 at 85— We don’t go inlo details much; if yousee you'll believe Bemid]l, Elks" State Convention s THE BEMIDJ1I DAILY and 20, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 10, 1908. . DUTY. Grand Forks, N. D., June 10.— (Special to Pioneer.)—J. A. Marsh, a resident of Bemidji, was the vic- tim of an accident here yesterday afternoon which resulted in his death at I0:30 o’clock this fore- noon. i\'[r. Marsh had come f.rom Bemidji about a week ago with his team to look for work. He secured work in Memorial Park, the local cemetery mitteeman should be fMstorical Bocle), "" Big Celebration, Bemidji Committee Meeting Wednesday Evening. The chairman of the various committees having charge of the forthcoming annual convention and reunion of Elks are re- quested to meet at the Hotel Markham Wednesday evening, promptly at 8 o’clock, to confer with the members of the execu- tive committee and make final arrangements for the convention. As but one week elapses before the convention every com- present. TURN OUT AND DO YOUR J. A. Marsh Killed at Grand Forks here and was working there yester- ‘day afternoon. Marsh attempted to stop a run- away team late yesterday afternoon and in so doing was struck and knocked against one of the monu- ments in the cemetery. He sus- tained several broken ribs and internal injuries and was taken to a local hospital. After suffering great agony until e ———————————————————————————————————————————— 10:30 o’clock this forenoon, thé in- jured man died. Word has been sent to Bemidji and it is expected that the body will be shipped to that place for inter- ment. J. A. Marsh has lived at Marsh Siding for several years, and has He is survived by his wife, three sons and a homestead near there. a daughter, be ball games—Hibbing vs. Be- midji. “On the 20thand 21st there will be horse racing—the fastest horses in the Northwest. “All kinds of boats and fishing tackle will be at the disposal of the Elks at all times, absolutely free of charge. “There will be excursions around beautiful Lake Bemidji every day of the big meeting—a splendid chance MONEY CHEERFULLY REFUNDED (2278 CLOTHING HOUSE YOU MAY THINK OF US! AS JUST MERE CLOTHES SELLERS with a lot of merchandise that we're eager to dispose of; trying to induce you, by every persuasive means we can devise, to exchange your morey for our clothes; just like _Perhaps we ought not expect you to see it in any other 5. but we see it another way; better, we think; and you SERVICE TO BE RENDERED in clothes-selling, not measured by the mere quotation of a price, and the delivery of certain garments at that price, for a summer outing among the Nothing Else now.” We believe there is The best thing in this state today is a whole section of the finest blue serge suits. They're timely; mostly made by “The House of Kuppenheimer;” sun-proof dyed in indigo blue, $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 et e———————————————————————————— T —— e | 104 COS(S. pines. “Thus much for the entertainment of those who contemplate attending the meeting of the Minnesota State Elks’ Association. “The association has been in exist. ence for a number of years, and it is up to the members to determine whether this year’s meeting will be a success, and it is but due the Elks of Bemidji that those interestéd take the matter in hand and do their share. “As to the business to be trans- acted, the officers have made arrange- : (ments so that everything may be looked after without interfering with the amusement program. Here’s the chance for those who are unable to attend the Grand Lpdge reuaizn to meet and greet the brothers. of the state, with a program of entertain- ment that should prove most enjoy- able.” Big Bunch from Crookston. Crookston Times: The Elks of this city will attend the meeting of the lodge at Bemidji in large num- bers. It is probable thata special car will be secured and a unmber of ladies, the wives of members, will attend the doings. The Bemidji lodge was organized by the Crook- ston lodge and local Elks desire to make a big showing at the meeting. Special trains from all sections of the state will be run into Bemidji and there is no doubt but that it will prove the best meeting the order has ever held in the state. ““Billy” Weed Coming. Jolly Elk; . Bro..Billy Weed is chairman of the Minneapolis Com- mittee on State Elks’* Association Meeting at Bemidji. He says he has a bunch of about fifteen of the boys and their wives who have made arrangements to attend and enjoy the excellent program that has been provided, as well asa ‘“bunch” of “bucks” who will go singly. In Justice Court. Tom Moore was arraigned before Judge Simons this morning on a lcharge of drunkeness. He was given time to get out of town. William Raiche was arrested and taken before Judge Slocum ‘this morning on a charge of stealing $1 from.a companion, William Rogers, in a saloon. He pleaded not guilty and asked for immediate trial. Upon examination, the Judge found him guilty-and sentenced him to thirty days in the county jail. ‘The case of W. A. Cassler against Jennie A. Slocum and her husband to recover the value ofa cow was taken up before Justice Simons this' morning. A jury was chosen and the case was continued until tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. “In the case of Swift & C’o., against the Northern Produce company to recover $63 for goods claimed to have been sold and delivered, Justice Simons rendered a judgment for the plaintiff of $44.69 plus. the interest Attention, Co. K. The members of Company K are hereby requested to meet at 8:30 o’clock sharp this evening at the City Hall for their regular drill. They are also requested to wear their khaki uniforms and to bring their dress (blue) uniforms ready - for shipment to Lake City. Orders relative to departure. will be issued at that time, ADAM E. OTTO, Captain Commanding Company K. Go to the Brinkman. The Le Noirs, who gave ~such excellent satisfaction at the Brink- man Family Theater last night, will present another of their pleasing acts this evening. 5 There will be an entire change of both films and vaudeville tonight The new pictures are reported to be fine. Miss Anna Hager will favor the audience with one of her beautiful songs and the evening's entertain- ment promises to be excellent. Go to the Brinkman Family Thea- ter tonight if you wish to be well entertained. Will Serve Meals. The Catholic ladies will serve meals during the Elks’ convention, in the building occupied by the Mazrt. Lath For Sale. I have eighty thousand No 1 lath for sale, cheap. See me. J. M. Bailey. PIONEER. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH MARKET DAY WILL BE HELD SATURDAY NEXT, THE 13TH The Services of an Auctioneer Will Be Furnished Free of Charge.---Farmers Are Invited by Mayor Pogue To Attend Sale. The tin boxes are in the drug stores, ready for your 25¢. Drop ina quarter fo help pay the expenses of market day. The first of the market days which will be revived by Mayor Pogue and others will be held Saturday the 13 inst., when it is the intention to handle all kinds of produce, live stock and any kind of articles for farmers and others to be sold by an auctioneer, furnished free of charge, providing a medium of exchange between the residents of the city and the farmers in this vicinity. A. T. Wheelock of this city has been secured to act as auctioneer, and has agreed to sell the things without remuneration of any kind, donating his services absolutely free of charge. The farmers in the vicinity of Bemidji are especially urged to bring any live stock which they may want to sell, or in fact any article which they wish to dispose of. It is more than likely that the merchants will make special prices on certain goods on ‘“Market Day,” which will make it an object for the farmers to visit the city on Market day. “Buck” Wheelock Will Act as Auctioneer. E. N. Kellogg will act as treasurer for what litttle funds will be used in defraying the expense of Market day. Articles for sale will be listed as early as possible in the morning and the sales will be started before noon if it is possible to do so. The auction will be conducted on the vacant lot opposite Pogue’s barn. % Sensible Dog. “Talking about the intelligence of an- imalm” sald young Kanebiter, “why, 1 have a dog up at the farm that's sim- ply wonderful.” “How s0?” said Pitken. “Why, you see, I was out shooting one day when I found a large, hand- some dog lying on the ground moaning jvith pain. “Some ruffian bad shot it in the leg. I carried it home, bandaged the wound and. finally cured the poor beast. Some months after that I was compelled to travel a lonely road after dark when suddenly Ponto, who ac- companied me, growled warningly. The next moment a highwayman step- ped out of the bushes and put a pistol to my head:” “Ah” cried the lstemer, “I see! Thereupon the grateful dog selzed the robber by the throat.” - “Not at all. The man robbed me easily enough—took watch, purse, ev- erything.” “But Ponto?” “Ran off as fast as his legs would carry him. That's the polnt—don’t you See? Animal instinct—didn’t want to .get shot again.” — Illustrated London News. Iowa City, Ia, June 10.—mrs. Beorge Roth of Iowa county is dead as the result of a runaway. She was ““Doc” Thompson Dead. “Doc” Thompson, an employe at the Dudley & Mahan hotel, died this afternoon, as the result of some sudden ailment of the throat. Thompson “was eating his dinrer- when he choked, and although every- thing possible was done for his relief,: he died an hour and a half - after first choking. Not a Sololst. The late Theodore Thomas was Te- hearsing the Chicago Orchestra on -the stage of the Auditorlum theater. He was disturbed by the whistling of Al- bert Burridge, the well known scene painter, who was at work in the loft above the stage. A few minutes later Mr. Thomas’ librarian appeared on the “bridge” where Mr. Burridge, merrily whistling, was at work. “Mr. Thomas’ compliments,” said the librarian, “and he réequests me to state that if Mr. Burridge wishes to whistle he will be glad to discontinue his re- hearsal” To which Mr. Burridge replied suave- ly, “Mr. Burridge's compliments to thrown out of a buggy on the country road and her neck was broken. She dled a few minutes later.” Her hus- band escaped uninjured. Mr, Thomas, and please inform Mr. Thomas that if Mr. Burridge cannot whistle with the orchestra he won't whistle at all.”—Success Magazine. 1000 Yards of ‘Wash Goods, 15c to 25¢ value 10c yard Ladies’ Silk 38 long silk coats, sizes 36, 38 garments for ... . 36 and 40, $12.00 ¢ $14.00 v« $15.00 < 0« $18.00 ¢« $20.00 ¢ $2200 ¢~ ““WWWOBN Skirts and Tailored Made Suits We hn-.ve a few of these garments left that we will offer | at a very low price to close out the lot. “All are 1908 styles and in the hest of condition. 6 $30.00 suits, blues and blacks, sizes‘34, Black Voile Skirts - $10.00 black voile skirts for - - O’LEARY & BOWSER BEMIDJI, Coats, Voile and 40, $10 $7.75 $19.95 $ 833 « o 933 « s ocems ] fae - -. 1080 | w318 “ . . 1200 12.76 MINNESOTA Men’s Panama Hate, $6.00, $8.00 and $10 each PEVIRPSEON TR IS E