Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 13, 1908, Page 1

VOLUME 6. NUMBER 72. FAMOUS SPEAKERS ARE ON CONFERENCE PROGRAM Executive Committee of Bemidiji Bible Conference Have Many Good Things for Conference to Be Held in Bemidji July 28th-August 2nd. The executive committee of the Fourth Annual Session of the Bible Conference is working industriously to make a bigger success than ever of the forthcoming session which will be held in this city beginning July 28 and terminating on August 2. . Concerning the work of the com- mittee and the prozram which has been arranged, Rev. F. J. Barack- man of Blackduck, who is president of the conference, says: “The executive committee has completed the program for the con- ference, which is ready for the printer. “The committee is confident it will be able to present a better pro- gram this year than ever before. “The conference is growing in popularity and power and reaching more people each year. - “Those who wish to enjoy pleasant recreations, with mental and spiritual profit, will find ideal conditions in Bemidji during the week beginning July 28 to August 2. “Dr. George Soltau of London, Eng, is a man of great spiritual power and one of the best Bible students of the age. His address each morning of the conference will be upon the general theme ‘“The Spirit-Filled Life.” It will be a great privilege to hear him. “Dr. George N. Loccock of Chicage has been on the program of the conference each season of its history, and the fact that he is saught after still indicates his popularity. “Dr. Charles Scanlon of Pittsburg, Pa., is the field secretary for the Presbyterian Temperance committee and one of the most popular and powerful lectureres on the platform today. The public interest in tem- perance and reform will make the theme attractive. “Rev. Charles E. Bradt of Chicago will speak upon the general theme of modern misssions. He has no superior upon the platform on this theme. “Rev. William M. Mathews of Grand Forks will give his steroptician lecrute “Through Palastine on Horseback.” “Dr. Arthur T. Fowler of Minne- apolis is 2 man with a message and is one of the strong men on the pro- gram, “Other men of prominence and power, whom lack of space forbids to mention, will be present and address the conference. “The Ladies Presbyterial Miss- ionary Society of Northwestern Min- nesota will hold its annual meeting on Monday and Tuesday, preceding | the Bible Conference, and its mem- bers will have the opportunity of hearing the conference program. “Mr. A. M. Blocker of St. Baul, secretary of the Minnesota State Sunday school Associotion, will address the conference and remain to hold the Sabbath School Institute on Monday, Aug. 3. “The people who spend this week- in Bemidji will have the opportun- ity of feasting on good things for the soul.” EXTERMINATION OF FISH IS NOW VERY IMMINENT C. P. Walker and His Party, from| Winnipeg, are Now After the Finny Ones. Mr, and Mrs, little daughter among the many summer visitors C. P. Walker and of Winnipeg are who are enjoving an outing in this vicinity. They, together with George Saults and Fred Waliker, a brother of C. P., also of Winnipeg, came to the city some ten days ago ona fishing trip. The Walker brothers and Mr. Saults went down to Hack- ensack, where they fished industri- ously for several days, the sum total of their labors being two fish each, which they prize very highly, cousidering the efforts putforth to catch the fish. They returned from Hackensack Friday evening. Mr. Saults and Fred Walker have returned to Winnipeg, while Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Walker and their daughter will remain here for a further outing, which will undobutedly be spent at the Jester farm on Lake Plantegnat. C. P. Walker is owner of the famous Walker Theater at Winnipeg, one of the finest amusement houses on the American continent. He is an enthusiastic sportsmen and one of the best fellows on top of God’s green earth. Mr. Saults is one of the owners of the Winnipeg Free Press Job Print- ing company, one of the largest printing institutions in Canada. He visited here a year ago with Mr. Walker and marked out the particu- lar fishing ground so they would know them again when they came this year. However, he was some- what disheartened with his inability to catch fish. Authorities Doing Good Work ‘The city has been pretty well cleaned up of disreputable characters. There were only three cases in police court this morning. V. M. Koske was sentenced to ten days in jail by Justice Slocum for being intoxicated but sentence ~ was suspended on the condition that he leave the city. Paul Decker who was found sleeping -in a box- car, was given ten days in the county jail for vagrancy. Frank North was arrainged before Justice Simons this morning on the charge of disorderly conduct and asked for a change of venue. The reguest was granted and the case will be taken up by Justice Slocum tomorrow morning. Souvenir post cards at the Pio- neer office. ~ DISTRIGT CONVENTION OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS To Be Held Here Tuesday, July 21.— Large Delegations Expected from Surrounding Towns. G. A. Walker, chancellor comman der of the Bemidji lodge No. 168, Knights of Pythias, announces that there will be a district convention of the K. of P. lodge of this district to be held in Bemidji or Tuesday, July 21, Mr. Walker has notified the K. of P. lodges at Park Rapids, McIntosh and Blackduck, which are all includ- ed in this district and they.will, undoubtedly, send large delegations to participate in the convention. DeForest Ward of Fairmont, grand chancellor of Minnesota, will be present and assist in the good time. It is the intention to give a banquet during the day and the even- ing will be occupied with the pro- gram of vocal and instrumental music and speech making. The session of the lodge will also be held in the evening and the third rank will be conferred on several delegates. It is the intention to make this convention a very enjoyable affair, and it is expected that there will be a large crowd of Knights and their ladies, the ladies having been included in the invitation tendered to the Knights to attend the con- vention. Local news on last page. Miss Hazel Harris of Superior, Wisconsin, is a guest at the Cochran home. Thayer Bailey of this city returned this noon from a few days’ visit with friends at Maple Lake. E. E. McDonald returned Sunday morning from a trip to Duluth where he went on legal business, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Garrett of Sac City, Ia., went to Laporte this morn- ing to look over some land at that place. J. P. Lahr went to Blackduck on the freight train this morning to attend some undertaking business at that place. Mrs. George Coppersmith came in this morning from her home at International Falls and spent the day “shoping” in tne city. R. C. Spooner, of the Donald Land & Lumber company, came in this noon from his home at Deer Lake for a short business visit in the city. EMIDJT; HINNESOTA, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1908. Additional Short Locals. Mrs. Charles. Fullerton and two children came in from her claim north of Solway last night and will spend a few days with friends in the city. H. E. Butler of Grand Rapids has accepted a Position in the First National Bank' of this city and entered upon his- new duties this morning. : v A. P. White and E. A. Schneider of this city went'to Minneapolis last night on the week-end special .to to attend the Shriners’ convention in that city. Jesse Dade, m&yor of Blackduck John McDougall and J. C. Dodge were a party of "'Duck” visitors in the city tdday ot business and will return home this evening. Mrs, Fraok = Coppersmith - and Mrs. Dave Philipa of Brainerd passed through the citz this morning on their way home after a short outing at International Palls, Mrs. Congor- of this city left this morning for a teéns days’ visit with Charles Roy ‘‘Bumped.” Charles Roy, the baseball pitcher who is a brother of Louis Roy, was Northern league team last Friday— and he was given a warm reception by the Duluth team, which was playing a league game against Brandon, at Duluth. Roy was hit very freely and was benched by Manager O’Dea, after Duluth had the game safely tucked away. When he is in good condition, Charles Roy is one of the best pitchers in the entire state, barring none; but he has not been in fast company for- two -ycars; and - hc started pitching late this season, when not in good physical condition. He has fine curves, great speed, and given a try-out by the Brandon|" change of pace that is puzzling; and her mother and sister at Churchdan, Ia. Mrs. Congor will bring her mother to this city on her return. “Roary” McNabb returned yester- day afternoon from Cass Lake, where he had been to visit relatives. "Roary” was :ccompanied by a neice, who is his guest in this city. A regular meeting of the K. of P. lodge will be held at the Masonic hall Tuesday evening, July 14, All members are requested to be present as there will be business of import- ance. i Mr. and Mrs. H. M. McKee of this city spent Sunday at Sandy Lake, north of Solway and returned to the city last night. Mr, McKee states that he saw two bears and a deer while out in the wilds. Mrs. Case returned to St. Paul this morning after visiting at the home of Miss Leela Stanton of this city. Mrs. Case was aocompanied by Miss Stanton as far as Walker where she will remain until tomorrow evening. e ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— it is more than likely that if O’Dea keeps Roy until he “rounds to,” the Indian will make good. Roy pitched for Bemidji in one of the games played against Hibbing, and the members of the range team stated that he “had the goods,” but was out of condition. Want New Election District. County Auditor Wilmann has received a petition from residents of townships 159 and 160, range 34, in the northwestern part of Beltrami county, praying for the establish- ment of 2 new eléction district em- bracing these tewnships. The terctory desired o be covered by this new = election precinct is north of Red Lake and includes settlements of homesteaders com- posed of people who have heretofore lived at Crookston, headed by E. J. Keating and Adoloh Rauch. dn the petition the petitioners state that the nearest voting precinct is ten miles distant and it would be serving the convenience of those signing the petition to have the election district allowed. It is more than likely that the board of county commissioners will act favorably on the petition at the meeting of the board which will be held this week. Auditor Wilmann also expects another petition for an election dis- trict embracing Townships 158 and 159, range 30, known as the “Rapid River country,” There are a large number of settlers in this district and no doubt the petition for the election district will be granted, if asked for. Typewriter Ribbons . The Pionger keeps on hand all the standard makes of Typewriter Ribbons, at the uniform price of 75 cents for \ all ribbons except the two- and three-color ribbons and . Ao tolor nvpone a=e special makes. .to' be in the front ranks as any of SOCIETY. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH BIJOU HAS ATTRACTIVE BILL FOR COMING WEEK The Celebrated DeArville Sisters to Be the Special Attrac- tion at the Bijou all this Week.—They Come to Be- midji With Good Recommendations. e .. “An unusually jolly team are the DeArvillie girls, appearing at the Unique this week. Both are en- dowed with French vivacity and grace, and they fence with an ease and daring that is wonderfully at- tractive from the spectators’ point of view.””—Minneapolis Tribune. The celebrated DeArville sisters referred to above by the Minneapo- lis Tribune, will appear tonight at the Bijou Theatre in their famous French fencing act, which has won their great fame all through the east andin fact everywhere they have made their appearance, they have been spoken of only in words of praise. Both the young ladies are of French origin, born and educated in New York city, and trained to the stage from babyhood to the present time. Their elegant cos- tumes and graceful movements stamp them as something distinctly different from the average performer traveling in this part of the world. A theatrical critic who witnessed the performance of the two sisters in Minneapolis last week, upon being questioned about their merit, said: “The DeArville sisters are the best I have ever seen in the west. They are brimming over with vivacity and lite; their gracetul and skillful move- ments and rich Persian costumes are a sight worth going to see, to say nothing of their wonderful and highly entertaining act.” They will appear in three shows tonight and the balance of the week at the Bijou Theatre. ~.. THE BEMIDJI GITY BAND WILL BE REORGANIZED Band Boys Desire to Secure New Leader and Should Be Loyally Supported. —— The members of the city old band held a meeting Saturday evening, and decided to reorganize. A tem- porary chairman was appointed, who in turn appointed Harry Geil as temporary secretary, to take the minutes of that meeting, and to cor- respond for a new leader. A solicit- ing committee was appointed to interview the business men of the city and determine how much of a salary could be obtained for a new band director. A committee was also appointed to draw up a consti- tution and by-laws, to be presented to the members of the band at their next meeting. Several young men made applica- tion for membership in the band, and as there are fourteen old mem- bers in the city at the present time, the boys believe that they can successfully give concerts for the| remainder of the summer. In securing a new leader, the main idea of the boys is to get a man whose specialty is to build up bands. The business men of the city are requested to aid the boys in all manner possible, especially remem- bering when they need a2 new clerk, to inquire of the band boys as the latter are often corresponding with good musicians who desire positions in this city. Prince Hal Won Good Race. Word comes from Winnipeg to the effect that Prince Hal, the speedy pacer owned by Begsley & Gunsalus of Bemidji, won the free-for all har- ness race at Portage La Prairie, last Friday, and that he turnded the trick Lquite easily. That “Hal” is fast and is entitled the horses owned in the west is well known to his owners, but the dis- couraging showing made at the Bemidji races had disheartened them somewhat, and it was clearly shown that the horse was not quite in the best condition. Prince Hal is entered in the races at Winnipeg this week and it is ex- pected that he will make a good showing at those races. GEORGE FLEMING SELLS BUSINESS INTERESTS HERE Will Engage in Business at Billings, Montana.—Has Purchased Hard- ware Stock at that Place. A business deal has been com- pleted, whereby George Fleming retires from partnership of Fleming Bros., and is succeeded by C. W Vandersluis, the deal having been closed and George Fleming retiring this morning. The name of the new firm will be Fleming & Vandersluis, and the active management of affairs of the company will be conducted by John Fleming, who has been a partner of George Fleming since 1904, when the Fleming brothers first came to Bemidji. Mr. Vandersluis is a well known commercial traveler, who represents the Jenny-Semple-Hill Hardware com- pany, and who has had much experi- ence in the hardware business. The new firm will undoubtedly do well. Mr. and Mrs. George Fleming will leave in a few days for Billings, Mont., where Mr. Fleming will engage on the hardware business “on his own hook.” The people of Bemidji will be extremely sorry to part with Mr. and Mrs. Fleming, who are both favorites here and will join with the Pioneer in wishing them success in their new home.- Additional focal matter will be found on fourth page.