Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, June 25, 1908, Page 1

—A ot A MINNESOTA THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER. VOLUME 6. NUMBER 58. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSPAY EVENING, JUNE 25, 1908. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH COMPANY “K” RETURNS WELL REPAID FOR TRIP Bemidji’s Soldiers Do Themselves Honors at Camp Lake- view.---Ralph B. Lyca Position of Gua n Chosen to Honorable rd at State Fair. Company K arrived home last night from Camp Lakeview. The Blue Cross, an auxilary to the company, prepared a very dainty supper for the boys and were at the train en masse to welcome the soldiers home again after their ten days stay at the camp. The company left here on June 14 and arrived at Camp Lakeview on June 15, and were soon in line with the duties of soldiers. They state that the country down there is the most beautiful that lays out of doors, not only in nature but in a romantic sense, for it was there that the James and Younger brothers sought refuge from law at the time of the Northfield bank robbery, also the territory of the legion of :the Maiden Rock, which is just across the river from the camping ground. A monument is erected near Camp Lakeview to commemorate a fierce battle fought with Indians and tak- ing it all around is a very appropri- ate place for the congregation of a regiment of soldiers, In the third regiment, the one to which the boys belong, there were twelve companies, being about 700 men in all, representing Northern Minnesota’s best young men, men who make good soldiers and at all times know how to be gentlemen. To say that Company K was royally entertained is putting it mild, for the residents of Lake City gzave dances and other entertainments and Company K was always the first to be asked for as the young ladies of Lake City put ib“compauy K of Bemidji has such gentlemenly young men that it is a pleasure to to have them.” Company K was certainly honor- ably favored many times by the officers of the regiment. Captain Otto was officer of the day on Tues- day, govener’s day, which is the highest honor bestowed on a com- pany commander and not only that but Lieut. Hillaby and Lieut. Kelly were honored with charge of the camp guard on the same night. The captain was highly compliment- ed upon the way in which he handl- ed his men and upon the peaceable way in which the company behaved. Out of the twelve companies in camp Co. K was the only one to leave camp without having a man in the guard house, while other com- paines had from five to twenty men confined. Co. C. was for some time confined to quarters on short rations for throwing one of their men in the lake, this practice being strictly pro- hibited by Col. Johnson, who was in charge of the encampment. Col. Resche, the officer who mustered in Co. K and -also Adj. Van Duzee who was here at the time together with Col. Gerlach the inspection officer which reviewed the company prior to going to camp were present, and not a day passed but what they came to K street for a talk with the officers and and kind words for the soldiers. It is timely to say that the regimental officers were the very best types of geniality and good fellowship, for not one of them were too good to speak to the private and give him encouragement and show to him brotherly love and companionship. Quartermaster Sergt. J. L. Mark- ham, who was in charge of the supply department, certainly did himself honors in furnishing for the tables of Co. K. The regimental band of Duluth, after eating at all tables decided to remain with Co. K for they claimed to receive the best food and services at the hands of our boys. This certainly was a very marked honor for Co. K as the band is composed of twenty-five pieces. Many of the boys who love nature in its wild state devoted their spare time to scaling the lofty cliffs of the hills around the camp. A more beautiful place for an encampment —— e could not be found, where nature is so vividly in the fore ground. One of the greatest treats of the whole stay at camp was the “hike” that the company took. On Monday afternoon at one o’clock the regiment was assembled on the regimental street and hiked to Lake City where they rested a few minutes and then resumed their march to the magnificient' plant of the Jewell Nursery company. Upon arriving there the regiment “fell out” aud spent a half hour looking over the parks, gardens, and green-houses, to which they were admitted as guests of honor, nothing being too good for them. An enormous amount of flowers had been previously prepared for the soldiers and when they entered the enclosure of the gardens every soldier was given all the “posies” he could carry away. The most notable of the events being the behavior of the regiment. No flowers were pulled from the beds or other damage done. They were thankful for the presents of flowers and had fine enough manners to re- spect the generosity of the owners. Those interested in printing spent their time in a large printing plant that is maintained upon the estate, where all of their books, pamphlets and fine color work is turned out. Sergt. H. F. Geil, on field day, took third prize in the 100 yard dash and Geo. L. Donaldson won second in the relay race, these men going against the best trained run- ners of the entire state. The company comes home with fifteen qualified marksmen and some sharp-shooters, amana wham ie T iant* Hillaby. The rifle range work was new to lots of the boys of the regi- ment as the new model Springfield had its first try out on the Camp Lakeview ranges. Co. K comes home with the dis- tinction of being the best behaved and most obedient company on the grounds and also set the pace for the balance of the regiment in pre- paring their camp and quarters for the daily regimental inspection. The boys came home tired and played out although full to overflow- ing with enthusiasm- for the camp and the officers which led and in- structed them so kindly in the ways of the soldier and the defenders of our country’s honor. Next year the third regiment of Minnesota National Guards will probably sojourn for a couple of months in Leavensworth, Kansas, to get acquainted with the ways of the regular soldier, in camp and on the field, as now the National Guards are no longer junior to but equal to the regular army of the republic’s defense. Once more the soldiers wish us to extend to the ladies of the Blue Cross their most hearty thanks for the supper and also for their loyalty to the cause of our country. The Pioneer joins with the public in welcoming the boys home and wishing them great benefit from their trip and the chance to participate in many more such weeks of enjoyment and instruction. The equiptment for the rifle range of Co. K arrived in the city this noon and same will be set up as soon arange. When it is completed there the rifle. The rear guard, which left camp several hours later than the body of the company, and who had charge of the baggage, arrived in town from the west this noon. Corporal Alex which was composed of Corp. Kach- Grimoldby and others. home with the rear guard this noon Co. K. as a guard at the state fair this fall. The position of state fair guard is a very honorable one and no better young man chosen and the public and Co. K feel proud of the choice. Joe Markham: I “told” the fiaptain for liberty and he ask me no.” to run the guard line on Carlton’s post Jim got excited and this is the guard: “Corporal- No. 8, post of the .guard, come quick, run fast, double time.” as a suitable place can be found for will be considerable shooting done | to futher qualify the soldiers with g A. Doran had charge of the guard |§ elhoffer, Ross Cassler, L. King, W.: & Lieut. J. Hillaby who spent part K of yesterday in Minneapolis came |§ Ralph B. Lycan, son of F. S.|B Lycan of this city, was chosen from |& could belf§ When “Brig” General Tardy tried | {8 way he called for the corporal of the : The Republican County Conven- tion was called to order this after- noon at 2 o’clock by Chairman I. B. Olson, Upon motion of G. E. Erickson, the reading of the call for the con- vention was dispensed with. Upon motion of Albert Berg, I. B. Olson was chosen temporary chair- man and F. W. Rhoda temporary secretary. It was then moved, seconded and carried that the chair be IMpoweicu 4w wppyviet e committee of five on credentials—one from each com- missioner district. ’ The chair appointed the following committee: G. M. Torrance, Ole Frederick- son, John Thoren, Joseph Wagner and August Jarcho. It was then moved, seconded and carried that a committee be ap- pointed on resolutions, on permanent organization and upon the selection of delegates to the state convention. The chair' then appointed the following committees: On resolution—William McCuaig, E. L. Oberg, O. Clementson, Albert Berg and T. Pendergast. -On: permanent organization—A_}. S . M. Crowell, Chas. Haydepz?rakne:'\fi MM..,-..:EW . On delegates to state convention— G. E. Carson, G. Erickson, A. O- Kelliher, F. Sibley and D. E. Ton- berg. The committee on credentials made report that eighty-one delegates our Clearance sale, only, each 5 dozen ladies’ white lawn 4 waists, fancy embroidery, from $1 25 to $1 75, during Bazaar Store CLEARANCE SALLE, June 25th to July Ist. You may find it a little difficult to get into our store as we are considerably torn up outside, but it will be Worth your while to visit our store during Sale. We will ing cut in prices. Below we will mention only a few of our many bargains: dies’ and 89c¢ CAMP LAKEVIEW, PLACE WHERE THIRD REGIMENT OF MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARDS ENCAMPED THE REPUBLICANS ENDORSE JACOBSON FOR GOVERNOR Harmonious Convention.---]. B. Olson Elected Chairman.---G. E. Carson Chairman of County Committee.---Jacobson Delegation Sent State Convention. were in attendance and entitled to vote. This report was unanimously adopted. 4 The delegates entitled to vote are as follows: : Alaska—F. O.. Sibley, Richard Oberg. Maple Ridge—A, F. Warner, W. Betts. Grant Valley—Wm, Cassler, Chas, Schroeder, T. H. Pendergast. Blackduck Twp.—A. C. Forsyth, GEOIRG ~rree Vil of SpoonerfAlben S 1o Geo. E. Davis, Geo. Ericson. Gudrid—Ole Clementson. Blackduck—D. W. Hayden, E. L. Oberg, J. C. Thompson. City of Bemidji, 1st Ward—W. A. Salesmen sample line of la- § underwear at less than whola- sale price. Continued on Last Page make a slash- children’s Balbrigan sale price only I lot ladies’ muslin gowns, regular price $1.00 and $1.25, place on 69¢ During clearance sale we will and children’s oxfords at a dis- count of 20 per cent. sale all our ladies’ § oxfords, selling at $1 and $1.85, sale price 1 lot children’s brown canvas 2b ...... now Men’s working shirts, 65c § and 75c qualities, 37¢| and oxfords, during Ladies’ white canvas shoes only ..... THE BAZAAR-STORE June 25 to July 1. Men’s summer underwear, - during sale, Well.---Tournamen Park Rapids, June 25.—(Special to Pioneer.)—The fourteenth annual tournament of the old original Northern Firemen’s Tournament association opened at Park Rapids Wednesday morning, with a fairly good-sized crowd in attendance. The early part of the morning was spent in meeting the visiting firemen at the train, the Cass Lake, Grand Rapids and Akeley fire departments sending large delega- tions of firemen, together with the members of the firemen’s running teams of those departments. The annual parade was held at 10 o’clock, which was led by the Ake- ley and Park Rapids bands. The prizes for competition in the parade were awarded as follows: Most number of men in line— Cass Lake, first; Akeley, second. Best appearing company—Grand Rapids, first; Akeley, second. All of the companies appearing in the parade made exceptionally fine appearances, and all were loudly cheered. The association championship racé} resulted as follows: Park Rapids, first; time, 33 1.5 seconds. Akeley, ~second; time, 32 2-5 seconds. Cass Lake, third; time, 35 4-5 seconds; Grand Rapids, fourth; time, 37 4-5 seconds. The Park Rapids team made a beautiful run, and it is believed that, lg_\_l} for a hitch in making the coupling and laid the hose and attached the nozzle in 30 seconds. The ladder-climbing contest was won by Grand Rapids as follows: Grand Rapids, first; time, 7 4-5 seconds. Cass Lake, second; time, 6 seconds. Park Rapids, third; time, 8 3-5 seconds. The crowd was augmented last evening by visitors from the south who arrived on the evening train. Today is the banner day- of the PARK RAPIDS TEAM WON CHAMPIONSHIP BANNER Four Firemen’s Teams Competing in the Tournament at Park Rapids---New Akeley Company Showing Up t Is Well Attended. tournament, with a baseball game between Park Rapids and Cass Lake and horse races at the fair grounds, in addition to the firemen’s races, the following being the program in full for today: Thursday—9 a. m., hub-and-hub race. First, $35, 2nd $25, 3rd, $15. 10:30 a. m., Association hook and ladder service test. First $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $15. 1 p. m., novelty hose race. First $50, 2nd $35, 3rd $25. 2:30 p. m., baseball game, Cass Lake vs. Park Rapids, horse races at fair grounds. 7:00 p. m. coupling contest. First $15,2nd $10, 3rd $5. 8:30 p. m. grand ball. Park Rapids, June 25.—(Special to Pioneer.)—There is alarge crowd in the village for the first day of the fire tournament. The first race on the program was the hub-and-hub, which resulted as follows: Grand Rapids first, time 23 3-5 seconds; Park Rapids second, 24 seconds; Cass Lake third, 27 2-5 seconds; Akeley fourth, 28 seconds. The hook and ladder service test resulted as follsws: Park Rapids, first, time 35 seconds; Cass Lake second, 38 2-5 seconds; Akeley third, 41 seconds. Grand Rapids started in the race but the ladder fell off the truck and they did not finish, no time being taken. This afternoon the novelty hose race is on with a baseball game be- Park RapidS ha§ imporfed Marsh, the pitcher for Long Prairie and several other players. There will also be horse races. The following is the program for tomorrow: Friday—9:00 a. m., combination hook and I¥dder and hose race. First $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $15. 11 a. m., foot race. First $I5, 2nd $10, 3rd $5. 1:00 p. m., wet test. First $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $15. Wolf-Bounty. County Auditor Wilmann issued a wolf-bounty of $7.50 yesterday after- noon to K. K. Meland of the Town of Buzzle. Stoves For Sale. Will sell cheap three good stoves as follows: One Acorn range, as good as new: One Gasoline stove: One heater used but two seasons. Inquire at 421 Bemidji Avenue. The entertainment last evening at the Brinkman Family Theater was at its usual high standard and everyone present enjoyed the pro- gram. The entertainment given by “Early and Late” was well received. The song “I Couldn’t go Home in the Dark” brought applause after ap- The Brinkman Family Theater. plause. This song will be repeated this evening at the request of many who heard it last evening, thus giv- ing those who wish to another op- portunity to hear this song. The moving pictures are among the best. For an evening’s enter- ment do not fail to attend this popu- lar theater.