Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 22, 1908, Page 1

THE BE VOLUME 6. NUMBER 107. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING AUGUST 22, 1908. - : HISTORICA : .SOC!TY. < = FORTY CENTS PER MONTH WEEK-END TRAIN PROVES A SUCCESS AS EXPERIMENT St. Paul-International Falls Saturday and Sunday Night Special May Result in Putting on Regular Night Train to Twin Cities. “The.experiment of running the week-end train from the Pwin Cities to International Falls and returning Sunday night, as indicating whether a train of this character would be a paying investment or not, has proven that, while the first summer’s trial of the train was not very profitable, yet the patronage was of such a nature as to indicate that the trains should be continued.” This assertion has been made by a prominent Northern Pacific official, in response to a question as to whether or not the new train, which has been running out of St. Paul every Saturday night, since May 29, was a paying proposition. The night train was puton as a direct result asa request made by the members of the Bemidji Com- mercial Club for a night train each way from Bemidji to the Twin Cities, each night of the week. It was known that it would have a good patronage from Bemidji to the Twin Cities and it is believed that, with the proper advertising and management, the train would prove a paying venture. According to the same official the number of Twin City people who have taken advantage of the oppor- tunity of reaching the north by this train have been but few, and that traffic between the immediate points to the northern towns has been exceptionally good. It is more than likely that the operating of this week-end train will ultimately result in the M. & 1. rail- way putting on a night train from International Falls to Brainerd to connect with the N. P. from the Twin Cities. a great convenience to the residents Such a train would be | of this community. Jumps from High 'Bridge. Mrs. David Betchin, wife of Fire- * man Betchin of the Warfield Electric company, was severely injured this morning in jumping from the Great Northern railway bridge over the Mississippi river. Mrs. Betchin had been fishing from the middle of the bridge and became frightened when she saw the switch engine approaching. jumped up and started to run down the track to the shore, but was overtaken by the engine before it could be stopped and throwing her | She!no county jail home. Dr. Morrison was called and attended her injuries, which he says will not prove fatal. Got Ninety Days. Sheriff P. A. Walsh of Koochi- ching county brought August Matt- son in yesterday morning from Inter- national Falls and lodged him the Beltrami county jail, as there is yet in Koochiching county. Mattson was convicted before Judge G. H. Walsh in the municipal court at International Falls of hands above her head, she jumped | maliciously breaking a plate glass from the bridge. Mrs. Betchin fell on her back on some logs in the water below. Passers-by came quickly to her rescue and she was removed to her window in one of the stores. Matt- son was sentenced to serve ninety days in the county jail. Local news on last page. The DOUGLASS LUMBER C0. 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 lumber as desired Get Our Prices prompt delivery and TELEPHONE 371 Cedar Shingles...$2.50 per M. Guarantee good grades, reasenable prices, Before Building ...$125 per M. fair treatment ~ (SPECIAL! The Hakkeru p Studio, which was recently destroyed by fire, has. moved its outfit to a tent across from the boathouse and will there be able to continue bus- iness until further notice. A special price while located in the tent will be want pictures. made to all who THE HAKKERUP STUDIO MATERIAL ARRIVING FOR TELEPHONE IMPROVEMENT Local Manager for Northwestern Com- pany Receives First Shipment of Material for Improvement. The first shipment of material which will be used in the rebuild- ing of the Bemidji exchange of the Northwestern Telephone Exchange company, was received yesterday and is being placed in advantage- ous points for the convenient putting in of the new improvements. For some time past there has been a united complaint relative to the inefficiency of the service of the local exchange, with the result that the shortcomings of the out-of- date paraphernalia used on the local telephone system has been so forcibly impressed on the officials of the company that they agreed to better the service. No complaint has ever been made against the local manager; Mr. Bang has been uniformaly courteous and obliging to all patrons of the service, and has did all in his power to give the people the best possible results from the exchange. Judging from the activity be- being exhibited by the company in shipping new material here, rBePnidii exchange will soon be put on an equal standing with the service rendered patrons of the com- pany in other cities. Popular Néwspaper Man Here. John B. Wilm, editor and pro- prietor of the Northome Record, was among the mnorth-country visit- ors who came down this_morning and spent the day in this city on business. Mr. Wilm was formerly in the employ of the Pioneer and is one of the best all-around newspaper men and printers in the state. Since he tock hold of the Record, Mr. Wilm has given the people of Northome one of the livliest news- papers in this north country. Mr. Wilm is well liked at Northome and is evidently receiving the patronage and merits his publication deserves. Ives Has Opposition All Right. Says the Crookston Journal, con- cerning a recent visit to Crookston of Harry Ives, who is a candidate for the reoublican nomination for representative from this legislative district: “Harry E. Ives was a transient visitor in the city last night. Mr. Ives’ candidacy for a seat in the legislature from this district is progressing very favorably. There can be no opposition to him any more than there can be found a man in the district who is more qualified to perform the duties of the office.” The above certainly is a broad assertion concerning Mr. Ives, ability. Harry is a pretty good fellow, but the writer remembers distinctly when, not many years ago Harry participated in a populistic landslide and assisted in leaving the republicans of. Polk county for- saken and badly disturbed. In just what manner the scales were removed from Harry’s eyes and he got back into the republican party is not quite agreed, but his-ambitions as a leading populist probably waned as EXCURSION to Red Lake SUNDAY, Aug. 23,1908 Train Leaves Bemidji 9:30 a.. m. Fare $1.00 for the Round Trip populisism died out. As to the statement of the; journal, “there can be no opposition to him:” There certainly is opposition to Mr. Ives and it is of such a substantial character that it will“undoubtedly preclude the big man from Red Lake county from ever adorning the legis- lative halls of the Minnesota capitol. Brinkman Family Theater. The performances at the Brinkman are of the higher quality and are sure to appeal to all who witness them. Booth and Gordon are put- ting on an act thatis certainly a meritorious one,bothfrom comic and educational points. The motion pictures which Manager Brinkman is showing his patrons these days are above reproach in all particulars and we recommend all to go there and spend a pleasant evening. Many pleasant things are in store for all those who attend the theatre this evening. Krouse is a Hustler. W. B. Krouse (better k:éown as “Bill”) has been in the city from Crookston for several days past talk- ing insurance to our people. Mr. Krouse is representing one of the best life insurance companies in existance, and no statement which he makes is in any way misleading, nor does he in any way misrepresen‘t the excellent qualities'of his company. On the other hand, Mr. Krouse is very frank and sincere in his re- marks, and being a man of excep- tionally good qualities, he will no doubt do a nice business in the city. Gone to Fire Convention. Earl Geil, chief of the Bemidji Fire department, left this morning for Columbus, Ohio, where he will attend the International Fire Chiefs Convention which is to be held in that city in a few days. Chief Geil will read a paper entitled “Benefits Firemen Receive from a Relief Association.” The request to read this paper is an excellent honor to Bemidji. * Funkley Speaks at Spooner. Henry Funkley of this city, who is a republican candidate for the nomination of representative to the legislature from this district, has been invited to deliver an address at the fair, which will be held at Spooner early in September. As Mr. Funkley is a very able speaker, the people of the north end of the county will be givena treat when Mr. Funkley speaks. Horses for Sale. We have for sale three driving horses, one work horse, two sets of light harness. Cheap for cash or good security. Reasor for sell- ing is Mr. Fraser retires from the business Sept 1st. Bisiar & Fraser. Sale of Riverside Lots Good. T. J. Miller & Co. today sold five more lots in Riverside, making a total of seventeen lots sold within the last ten days. These lots are desirable property which makes the sales exceedingly good. ; Three More File. The latest to file for county offices are John Bailey for county treasurer;! J. H. Wagner for commissioner from the Fourth district and W. B. Stewart for county superintendent of schools. DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS GHURGHES OF THE GITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be Delivered in the City Sunday. Catholic—There will be .mass Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a. m. Methodist—Services at 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. Rev. Deniston, :the pastor, will preach at both ser- vices. in the Odd Fellows hall tomorrow morning at 10:30 and will be con- ducted by Rev. E. M. Davies. Norwegian Lutheran—There will be no service in the mornipg. S. S, Norwegian and English, at 9 a. m. S. N. Neummedal of Hudson, S. D., \n_rill preach in the evening. Baptist—Morning service 11:00. Subject, “Co-Operation With God.” Sunday school at 12:10. Open air service at 7:00 p. m. Evening ser- vice at 8:00. Subject, “Mighty to Save.” The pastor would be pleased to see all the people on time espec- ially at the morning service. Strang- ers are cordially invited. Presbyterian—There will be ser- vices as usual tomorrow morning and evening. In the morning at 11, the subject will be, “The Christ- ian’s Text-Book.” In the evening at 8, “The Shadows of Life.” Bible class and Sunday school 12:15. C. E.at7. Remember the church and Sunday school picnic next Wednes- day across the lake. We want to see all the children in their places at Sunday school tomorrow, then we will tell you more about the picnic. The public is welcomed to all the services of the church. Business Meeting of Co. K. The officers and non-commissioned officers of Co. K. request us to say that on tomorrow afternoon, (Sun- day) at the hour of 4:30 o’clock at the armory, there \_.vill be a meeting of the officers and “non-coms” for the purpose of talking over some business matters connected with . Episcopal—Services will be held | JAMES J. HILL WILL BE AT IST MINNESOTA REUNION Writes L. G. Pendergast He Would Be Delighted to Come, —More than Likely that Next Reunion Will Be Held in Bemidji. James J. Hill,. president of the Great Northern Railway’ company has written a letter to L. G. Pender- that he would be more than pleased to attend the annual reunion of the old First gast stating Minnnesota Regiment, 1f the same should be held in Bemidji next June. 2 An effort is being made by the citizens of Bemidji and local mem- bers of the G. A. R. to secure the annual reunion of the old First Minnesota for Bemidji. Recently the mayor and the city council extended an invitation | to the surviving members of the old First Minnesota to meet here and hold their reunion, and a letter was also forwarded to President Hill asking him to attend the reunion. | Mr. Hill is an honorary member; of the First Minnesota Regiment and is proud of the fact the old| soldiers have honored him. Mr. Hill’s letter to Mr. gast is as follows: Pender- “St. Paul, Aug. 10. “Mr. L. G. Pendergast, St. Paul, “Dear Sir:—I beg toacknowledge receipt of your favor of the 26th ultimo,” extending to me an invita- tion from the mayor and the city council of Bemidji to-meet with the First Minnesota Association on the occasion of their next annual meet- ing next June, which invitation I found here upon my return to the city, a few days ago. “It would give me much pleas- ure indeed to meet with the vet- erans of the old First Minnesota on the occassion named, but the time is so in advance that I am unable to say what my business engagements may be at the time set, and for that reason canmot promise definitely to be present. However, if I am in the west and can arrange matters I will be glad to accept. b “With sincere thanks for the invi- tation, I am, “Yours truly, “—Jas. J. Hill.” the organization. As this will be; the Jast meeting before the first of ! the month, officers and ‘“‘non-coms” are requested to make an effort to turn out. On the first Wednesday of September, drills will commence | and such matters must be talked over before hand. to insure uniform- ity. Returns Home Poisoned. Arriving home after a purchasing tour in the Twin Cities, Mrs. J. J. Conger, the Third street milliner, finds herself stricken with ptomaine| poising resultant of eating canned fish. Dr. Gilmore, who has been at- tending her, has been called to her bedside several times during the week, but reports .her condition much improved. In spite of her weakened condition, Mrs. Conger sends word that she expects to be at her store to take care of the wants of her patrons by the first of the com- ing week. Notice. All those knowing themselves to be indebted to us will do us a favor by calling and settling same before Sept. 1.~ This is due to Mr. Fraser’s retiring from the business and who expects to go into business else- where. —Bisiar & Fraser. 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. Bernard Rusticating at Sylvan Lake. A. G. Bernard, formerly of Cass Lake but more recently president of the National Drainage League, with headquarters at Washington D. C., is now rusticating at the home of W. B. Jones on Sylvan Lake, Cass county, where it is hoped he will recover his wonted ‘strength, which ‘was greatly impaired as a result of a_ recent operation. Mr. Bernard left Cass Lake some two years ago to assume the presi- dency of the' National Drainage League, at a munificent salary re- ported to.be $7,500 per year. There was wafted from Washington, at intervals, fragments of information concerning “A. G.” and his efforts in behalf of drainage and also his work in behalf of the village of Cass Lake and that vicinity relative to the abolishment of the proposed National Forest Reserve. 4 About five months ago, Mr. Ber- nard was taken violently ill and subsequently went to St. Paul where he entered a hospital. On July 4th, Dr. R. F. Whetston, a former resident of Cass Lake, preformed an operation on Mr. Ber- nard for relieffrom gall stones. Since’ that date Mr. Bernard has improved slowly and, although being but a shadow of his former self, he is said to be improving. He decided to return to the pine- laden aid of northern Minnesota so he made arrangements with his friend, W. B. Jones to go Sylvan lake. Mr. Bernard has many friends in northern Minnesota and all hope he will soon be able to resume his wonted activity. Beltrami County Fair BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA September 24, 25 and 26, 1908 LARGE PREMIUM Band, Farmers’ Races, Free Vaudeville, Ag- riculturist Speakers of National Prominence Making This Fair the Best in Our History. 5 A FARMER’S FAIR ‘Fred M. Malzahn, Pres. WRITE the SECRETARY W. R. MacKenzie, See’y‘ FOR. LIST