Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 17, 1908, Page 1

EN THE BEMIDJ1 VOLUME 6. NUMBER 102. AN AGED WOMAN IS HACKED TO DEATH INHER OWNHOME Pedestrians find Bleeding Body of Mrs. George Cochran of Grand Rapids, in Her Front Yard.—Cause for the Crime Is Grand Rapids, Minn., August 16. —Mrs. George Cochran, 71 years of age, was found her own blood at 1 o’clock this (Sunday) the front yard of her residence by Ben and Mike Lieberman. The two men were walking home and heard faint cries. They ran to the spot and found the aged woman fearfully cut and slashed about the head, neck and body. She was feebly struggling to arise, every movement causing spurt in jets from her many wounds. The men picked her up and before they could put a question to her she died in their arms. They immediately investigated the house and premises and found evidences of a bitter struggle for life. The furniture was disarranged, the stove torn down, the chairs broken, the curtains pulled from their fastenings, and many loose articles on the floor. So desperate was the fight for life that some of the woman’s clothes were torn from her body and there morning in in a pool of|, the blood tomurderers. Unknown. were wisps of hair floating in her ; blood. The crime was the most atrocious in the history of Itasca county. Weak, hecause of her age, the woman was overpowered, beaten down and viciously cut and slashed with a sharp instrument, probably a razor. Sheriff Hoolihan was immediately notified and he went at once to the scene. He was unable to obtain any - clue that might lead to the identification of the murderer or He will procure blood- hounds today and they will be given the scent. Mrs. Cochran lived alone. She had no money in any great amount in her house, and the officers do not believe robbery incited the deed. She was not surprised by the person or persons who killed her for she pat up a struggle that seems supernatural when her weakened condition is considered. Mrs. Cochran’s husband isa cook and lives in Hibbing. She has a daughter, Mrs. Lee Cates, wife of a local ice dealer. Walter Markham, Land Man. Walter Markham has decided to engage in the real estate, insurance and loan business and will, on Tuesday, open probably what will be the finest office in the City of Bemidji. Mr. Markham will have head- quarters in the Markham hotel block, in the room formerly occu-] pied by the Bemidji Lumber com- pany, where he will install a swell set of mahogany furniture, includ-| ing desks, chairs, etc., that will be exceedingly inviting to the land- | three-quarter in 1:30 3-4. hungry who come to Bemidji seeking | investments in Beltrami county’s fertile acres. Mr. Markham is one of Bemidji’s most popular young business men and his entry into the local field will be welcomed among his associates. Being progressive, intensely loyal dispositioned, he can be relied upon to do his share of “boosting” for| Bemidji and Beltrami county. Great Race for State Fair. Devotees of the “‘sport of . kings” will have an additional incentive to watch at the races at the Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 31 Sept. 5 through the performance of Highball. In the second heat of the free-for-all trot on the Peoria track last Friday. when this remarkable horse went the fast- est mile ever trotted by a gelding in 2:03 3-4. This equals the Sweet Marie record, second heat made in 1907, and sets a new world’s record in the time made by a gelding on a race track during a race. Highball did the quarter in 29:3-4, the half in one minute flat, and the He won the race in straight heats. Highball, as most horse fanciers know, is one of the entries in the $6000 free-for-all trot announced for the first dav of the Minnesota State Fair, and he will be in one of the fastest fields ever assembled on any track in the country. At the Tent. The secretary of the Religious Liberty Bureau of Minnesota will speak. Every liberty-loving citizen ought to hear this lecture. Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. petent specialist and worn glasses when there was yet time to pre- serve the sight. Be on the safe side, if you suspect that your eyes are failing let us advise whatis best for the eyes. DRS. LARSON Office over Post Office Looking around us we sce many persons in middle life, strug- gling along with poor vision, who might be enjoying normal sight For good board and room. Inquire 1121 Bemidji. W. M. Shannon of this city went Feeley this noon where he will fish for a few days. Fred €. Smith returned to the city Saturday morning after a brief busi- ness visit at Redby. A. B. Carr, who owns the shoot- ing-gallery in this city, went to Cass Lake this noon on business. C. W. Scrutchins of this city went to Cass Lake this noon on business, returning to the city on the-afternoon train. A. P. Chandler of Fargo, N. D., arrived in the city this noon and went over to his summer home at Lavinia. Thomas Bailey, Jr.,, came in this morning from his claim near the Big Fork and is visiting relatives in this city. F. H. Stansell went to Grand Rapids this noon in the interest of the Lincoln-Jefferson University of Hammond, Ind. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, MOND. Additional Short Locals. Misses Winkle ipd Sthol came in this noon from Solway for a short visit in the city'as the guests of Miss Ella Parker: R. J. Poupore dame in this morn- ing from Skooks Spur and -left on the noon train forra short business visit in Deer River. George H. Wilder of Grand Forks who owns a summer cottage at the “Bay,” returned this noon from a short business trip to the “Forx.” Mrs. Lawrence,; Martin of Everts, Wash.; arrived inthe city Saturday evening and is visiting at the home of her brother, John Gibbons of this city. . George H. Fre:nch, treagurer of Beltrami county, réturned this morn- ing from Turtle River where he has been campaigning for the past few days. W. A. Currie of this city returned this noon from a short business trip to Bagley in the interest of the Gowan-Payton-Twhoy company of Duluth. Sidney Perkin; returned to the EVENING AUGUST 17, 1908. city this. morning from ‘a week’s visit with his brother-in-law, Charles Gustafson, editor of the Tenstrike Tribune, : Miss Alta Fisk returned to the city this morning after enjoying a week’s visit with friends at Big Falls as the guest of Miss Ida Brown, formerly of this city. William Jackson .of White Bear Lake went to Grand Rapids this noon to visit with relatives after spending Sunday with his brother, E. Jackson of this city. Mr. McDonald seems determined to make good his promise to give the people the best values not only in price, but quality as the lice of bakery goods he is displaying is seldom equaled in any city of this size. The Missionery society of the Baptist church meets at Mrs. Tabor’s 1116 Bemidji Ave.,, at 3 o’clock, Wednesday afternoon August 19th. A short program will be rendered and a silver offering taken. Every- one is cordially invited to attend. ARNE SOLBERG HAS HAD EXPERIENGE AS DEPUTY today if they had consulted acom- = & LARSON, Specialists in Scientific Treatment and Correction of Eyes Office 921 Phone | Res: 300 lumber as desired Get TELEPHONE 371 Cedar Shingles. . Guarantee good grades, reasonable prices, prompt delivery and fair treatment The DOUGLASS LUMBER CO. Have opened a Retail Lumber Yard at their mill on LAKE IRVING, BEMIDJI, where they carry a full stock of everything in the building line, including lumber, moulding, lath, shingles, ete. Have PLANING MILL and can work Our Prices Before Building $1.25 per M. .$2.50 per M. In His Candidacy for the Shrievelty Nomination, Mr. Solberg Receives Much Encouragement. - . In a recent issue of the Spooner Northern News, Editor Husse, of | that journal, relieves himself of the following screed under the caption, ““One on the Pioneer? Or One on Mr., Solberg?” “In a recent issue of the Pioneer we note an item proclaiming the candidacy of Ernest Solberg for the office of sheriff of Bzltrami county for the coming election. In the article Mr. Solberg is credited with very efficient “incumbrancy” of office as deputy to Sheriff Bailey. Now, that is just what has ailed Beltrami county in the past. There seems to have been too much “efficient in- cumbrancy” of office, although, as a rule such is kept dark when it comes to election time. What the people want and need is more efficient dis- charge of official duties and some of the incumberancers are liable to learn such fact about election time.” Whatever may be said of Mr. Solberg’s “incumbrancy,” nothing| can be said of his ability as an officer. : The writer has been on several arduous trips with Arne Solberg while the latter was working as deputy sheriff, and we know whereof we speak, when we say that he has made a good officer. He has travel- ed in all kinds of weather, team and afoot, in serving papers and chasing criminals. Being a man who is absolutely fearless, Mr. Solberg makes an excellent officer. Mr. Solberg has filed for the re- publican nomination for sheriff, and it is to his advantage that he has served as deputy sheriff for the past two years and has become thoroughly familiar with the work- ings of the sheriff’s office. Mr. Solberg is making a clean campaigl}, and any attempt of Husse or his News to throw any slurs in Mr. Solberg’s direction will but strenghten the latter with voters of Beltrami county. Ira Lappen Laid to Rest. The funeral of Ira James Lappen, who died Thursday morning from a rupture of the appendix, was held at the Catholic Church Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, Father O’Dwyer of this city conducting the services. Little Ira was twelve years, nine months and twelve days old at ‘the time of his death. he left many friends who are sorry of his depart- ure. Six former playmates of the little boy acted as pall-bearers and the body was laid to rest in the family lot'at Greenwood Cemetary. The pall-bearers were: Danna -Gould, Kenneth Ludington, Alfied Neuman, Frank Thome, and Alex and vEddie Ripple, i both | " Doctors Declare Dust ‘Disseminates - Disease. Dust on store shelves and stock indi- cates disease. It indicates a sluggish condition of the business blood. Dust accumulates where trade decays. Dusting the shelves with a duster is like taking drugs—a dose now and then relieves, but it doesn’t cure. Build up the blood of your business and make the microbes migrate. PRESCRIPTION: Newspaper Advertising is the name of the best spring tonic, summer tonic, fall tonic and winter tonic for that tired feeling of trade depression. ‘Take regularly. ‘The parents have the sympathy of many friends in their sudden bereave- ment. Fine Tent Performance. The engagement of a week of the Miss Courtney Morgan company, under canvass, ended last night and we must say that they gave a number of the best and most clean perform- ances of the season. Miss Courtney Morgan is certainly a star and has undisputed right to high praise. In their closing bill last night, “A Woman of Mystery,” the entire company showed themselves all able and perficient actors. We can the very best companies making this More Candidates Filed. missioner district. Beltrami county: Little Child Breaks Her Arm. 1haid to rest, |S. E. P. White officiating. truthfully say that they are one of city, having been here once before and they promise us another visit. Charles Durand of the Town of Durand filed as a candidate for the republican nomination for county commissioner from the Fourth com- I. B. Olson, who has forgotten the will of the people, expressed at the ballot box in 1902, today filed asa candidate for register of deeds of Saturday afternoon while little Ardythe, the 7-year-old daughter of Charles Schroeder, who was playing around her home, in some way she tripped and fell, breaking her arm. Dr. Blakeslee ‘was called and the ONLY CHILD IS BURIED IN GREENWOOD GEMETERY Helen Esther Reynolds, Infant Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Reynolds, Is . Laid fo Rest. All that was mortal of Helen Esther, the infant daughterof Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reynolds, was Saturday afternoon, in Greenwood cemetery, Bemidji’s “City of the Dead.” The funeral services were con- ducted at the Reynolds home, Rev. Rev. White spoke briefly on the words of the Savior, “Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me, and Forbid Them Not, for of Such Is the Kingdom of Heaven;” and commended the be- reaved parents to an appeal to God for comfort in their great loss—the death of their only child. The floral offerings were both numerous and beautiful, the little casket being almost buried in the wreaths. A quartette rendered some selec- tions, and the pallbearers consisted or four little girls who had known Baby Reynolds in her lifetime. Thus over a happy home the shadow of a little grave has fallen; and, as another has said, it is won- derful how long a shadow a little grave can throw. This beautiful baby’s life was so precious. so fraught with blessing to her parents that she seemed a flower of paradise permitted to bloom for a brief season by their side, then recalled to skies, leaving the earth road for them dark and lonely indeed. Bereman Hotel Burned. Houpt, Aug. 17.—(Special to Pioneer.) —The Bereman hotel in this village was burned to the ground Saturday night at 11:30. The origin of the fire was unknown, and everything was lost to Edward Bereman, the proprietor, with the exception of the contents of a fire- Iproof safe. No one was injured and the guests escaped, but were unable to save any of their property. The hotel was valued at $5,000 and was covered by $2,500 insurance. Adjourned Session Tomorrow. An adjourned session of the board of equalization will be held in the court house tomorrow. At that time the board expects to complete the assessment charges for this year, having adjourned to this time to await the special assessments to be made by Nels Otterstad on certain tracts of land in the Township of Turtle Lake. Return to *‘Forks” to Attend Funeral. Thomas Nesbit of Grand Forks, limb set,and the little girlis reported | who has been spending - the summer to be getting along nicely. at Grand Forks Bay, left this after- its pature s T T S Livery Barn of A. B. Palmer Solway, Minn., Aug17.—(Special to Pioneer.)—At 11:30 this morning Solway was visited by another fire, which completely destroyed the livery barn and contents beloning to A. B. Palmer. It is not known just how the fire started but it is presumed that it had its start from matches in the hands of small boys, who were found near the barn at the time the fire‘l alarm was turned in. | Everything was done that was FORTY CENTS PER MONTH SOLWAY VILLAGE TODAY SCENE OF ANOTHER FIRE a Total Loss in Less Than an Hour.—Cause of Fire Unknown.—Partially Covered by Insurance. possible to be done to save the building, but in less than an hour it was a total loss, the firemen having hard work to save the adjoining buildings. At one time it was thought that the saloon building and ice house of Mike Wold could not be saved, but by hard work the firemen succeeded in controling the flames. Mr. Palmer’s loss is estimated at $1,000, which is partially covered by insurance. —_— noon for his home, to attend thel funeral of Alex Mather, who died in that city last night of asthma, Mr. Mather is well known in this city, having spent the past summer here for the benefit of his his health,l and has a host of friends who will| be sorry to learn of his death, Thanks for the Chickens. H A. Lemloh and wife, who are farming near Puposky, drove to the city yesterday and spent the day and night with Bemidji friends. They presented the editor of this great family necessity with a pair of chickens, and we are seriously con- sidering the proposition of purchas- barn and starting a hennery. The “chicks” are fine ones, and Mr. and Mrs. Lemloh have our sincere thanks for the same. His Skull Fractured. Alfred Sylvester, who was working on a loading-hoist near Cass Lake had his skull fractured Saturday afternoon by being struck with a loading hook. Sylvesrer was bronght to this city and taken to St. Anthony hospital. The doctors report that he will recover. Price of Bread Drops. In spite of the continued high prices on flour and other raw mater- ial, both the Model and the Lakeside ! bakeries announce today that they have declined the price of bread to 5c a loaf. Help Wanted. We can give steady work to a lady compositor. One who understands typesetting or who has worked at the trade some, preferred. Chance for advancement. Inquire at Pio- neer office. Subscribe for The Pioneer. Wessel's Appointment Meets Approval. J. A. Wessel of Crookston, who is a member of the firm of = Wessel Bros. of St. Paul, spent Sunday in Bemidji. Mr. Wessel is making a splendid record as a member of the State Game and Fish Commission, to which position he was recently appointed by Governor Johnson. Mr. Wessel states that he, together with the other members of the Game Fish Commission, has been appoint- ed a delegate from Minnesota to the International Fishery Congress tobe held at Washington, D. C., September 22nd to 26th. The naming of Mr. Wessel as a member of the commission was one ing our next door neighbor’s frame|of the most popular appointments ‘made by Governor Johnson. *Joe” Wessel has traveled over this north- ern country for several years, and he has made a host of friends as a square-dealing commercial traveler and a good fellow. Mr. Wessel states that the new fish car which is the property of the state will be brought from St. Paul to Deerwood, near Brainerd, Wed- nesday night, and the car will be in Bemidji, enroute to International Falls Thursday evening. All who can should visit the car. Brinkman Family Theatre. Booth and Gordon, comic Sensa- tional Cyclists, will appear tonight for the first time at the Brinkman, They come here well recommended and we are sure that they will please the patrons of Mr. Brinkman’s play- house. New motion piciures will be thrown on the screen. They are as follows: *‘Poor Pussy,” “A Double Suicide,” Fishing Industries of Astrakhan,” Justice of the Red Skin.” The illustrated song will be “You’ve Always Been the Same Old Pal.” Mr. Bertram sings this song with great success and you will be pleased, as he always pleases. OUR C Moisture Proof. Any width from OMICH & YOUN! Yards on Red Lake Y.’ ANCHOR CEMENT Continuous Air Space. Can be plastered on without lath- ing or stripping with perfect safety. For sale by Anchor Concrete Block Co. BLOCKS LAIMS: 8 to 12 inches. G, Proprietors.