Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 1, 1908, Page 1

VOLUME 6. NUMBER 115. GEO. MARKHAM'S FUNERAL WAS HELD THIS MORNIN Last Sad Rites Over Remains of Popular Young Man Held From St. Phillip’s Church This Morning at 8:30.— Floral Tributes Many and Beautiful. The funeral of George Markham, who died last Friday morning at the Northwestern hospital in Kalispel, Montana, after a six weeks’ trom pneumonia, was held this morn- ing at 8:30 from the St. Phillip’s Catholic church, Rev. Fr. O’Dwyer officiating. The funeral was held under the auspices of the local Elk lodge who attended in a body and escorted the remains to Greenwood cemetery where interment was made. "The funeral services held at the church were impressive in the ex- treme, Fr. Dwyer rendering the solemn requiem high mass of the Roman Catholic faith, and after the ceremony spoke at length on the untimely death of the young man. Fr. Dwyer said, that separation is the hardest blow that affects human- ity. The breaking of the ties in this case was more deplorable for the fact that George Markham had been the main support of his invalid mother. He also touched upon his manliness and the bright, promising future cut by the hand of providence, and paid the highest tribute that could be uttered under the dome shawdowing the sacred alter by adding that he had always been steadfast to the faith of his child- hood and a loyal supporter of the church. In his closing remarks Fr. Dwyer, who was the late Mark- ham’s personal friend, became visibly affected and at the closing of the ceremony there was hardly a dry. eye among the large attendance present, despite the early hour at which the obsequsies were held. After the rites in the church the casket encasing the remains, which was covered with a profusion of wreaths and flowers loving tributes from the Elk lodges of Kalispell, Hibbing and Bemidji, and also the Hibbing lodge of Eagles. in addition to those sent by personal friends from all sections of the country, was conveyed to the cemetery, the cortege being escorted by the local Elks. The services at the cemetery- were brief, Fr. Dwyer reading the usual mass in the presence of a large number of people who followed the remains to the grave and with bowed heads uncovered, bid all that was mortal of Geo. Markham a last farewell. The funeral was directed by Un- dertaker R. J. Murphy, who was assisted by W. J. Ryder of Hibbing. The pallbearers were chosen from among the young men of this city with whom the deceased was early associated and grew to manhood with, being Dr. Tuomy, Tim Crane, Frank Slipp, Arthur Gould, Tom McCann and Ed. Gould. A number of people came over from Hibbing, where Markham was engaged in business until leaving for the west, among them being Jas. Morrisey, Charles Burr, Ed. Kaelble, W. J. Ryder and wife and a num- ber of ladies. It was the intention at first to have had the funeral at Hibbing, | but Sunday the arrangements were changed. All preparations had been made there for the burial but on account - of family associations it illness | was decided to bury the remains here. At the last hour the business men together with lodges to which the deceased belonged, arranged H . . [ for a special train from there here but were unsuccessful. George Markham was born at Holyoke, Mass., Nov. 9, 1885, being at his death 22 years old, and came to Bemidji with™ his brother J. L. Markham, who is at present con- nected with the Beltrami County News, at the age of 15. The brothers made their home here with J. M. Markham, their uncle, who, ‘until his death, three years ago, operated the Markham hotel. After leaving the hotel George became timekeeper and later held a more responsible position in the office of the Crookston Lumber company. His first ventare in busi- ness was a partnership with Wm, Schisel undér the name Markham- Schisel Company ‘conducting a general lumber and fuel business, which continued until his removal to Hibbing two years ago this fall to assume the management of the Hotel Miles, and in which he was part owfier, being associated with C. H. Miles of this city. This business he carried on successfully until the property, which was the largest hotel in Northern Minnesota was After the fire, in which he suffer- ed a heavy loss he attempted to organize a stock company to rebuild the house, but on the account of money stringency was unsuccessful, and about six weeks ago went to Cul- bertson, Montana where he secured a lease on a hotel and was to have taken charge August 1. During the intervel he went to Kalispell to visit with the family of Geo. McCrea, who formerly lived here, and was stricken with the disease that claimed his life. Not being of a robust physicque he could not stand. the ravages of pneumonia and after partly con- valescing suffered a relapse. The first news of his critical con- dition was a message to his brother, last Wednesday, who left that night but failed to arrive before death had claimed its victim. He brought the body here Monday noon. In the death of Geolfc Markham a promising life has gone out. He was the embodiment of self-con- fidence and was amply gifted to have made a successful man of affairs. His mind was broad, his ideas liberal, and in business deal- ings he was honest and prompt. During his brief career took time from business affairs to officiate as secretary of the Bemidji Commercial club, and held same position at Hibbing. At the age of 20 he was honored by being elected delegate to the republican state convention at Duluth, being 21 years old the day the convention set. He is survived by a mother, brother and sister who will make their future home here. —_— Notice of Dissolution. Notice is hereby given that the firm of Bisiar & Fraser has this day been dissolved, Mr. Duluth where he will engage in other business. The business will be continued by Mr. Bisiar and the name of the store will be changed to “Bemidiji Music House.” —]J. Bisiar, —1. Fraser. Attention, Co. K! The members of Company K are requested to meet at the armory to- morrow night (Wednesday) drill, in new uniform and with full|* equipment. Fraser- retiring | from the business, expecting to go to | for | Seeks Re-Nomination.” 2 George H. French, the - present jcounty treasurer, is making .an aggressive compaign for renomina- tion and asks the voters for their support™ upon his efficiency and the {accuracy of the records in that |office as compared with previous records. Mr. French has a host of friends who wish him well in his campaign. Heaviest Sea In Five Years. Captain McLachlan, of the “‘North | Star,” reports that the waves at the head of Lake Bemidji were the high- est yesterday afternoon that they hnve been during the last five years, “The waves were five and six feet high,” stated Captain McLachlan. DEEECTIVE PAGE Editor Bemidji Pioneer: My opponent, in the last issue of lus “Sencmel oo ms,kes the. followmg state- ment: 4T note-Mr. Funkley’s remark - in tlie Pioneer in which.he plainly states that he does not:wish to take a I have never made any such remark, m;d I am astonished that my opponent who says he stands for clean politics, should in‘an issue of his paper (said to include a thousand extra copies to he spread broadcast over the dxsmct) tacties. I did say that I did not want to run @ race with him in makmg “election promises, and which T still stand on any platfofin ) L stick to. In additition to what I have already. said with- reference to my stand ont public questions, I will say that I will meet my opponent at any reasonable time and place and publicly debate ary question that has any relation to any issue now before the people or likely to come before the legislature at its next session. Or, if this is not satisfactory, I will, at such reasonable time and place, pubhcly "discuss with him his own polmcal record a5 representative. . Respectfully, resort to such —Henry Funkley. OPSAHL’S (» ROAD APPROPRIATION It is amusing to note that state- ment made by Mr. Opsahl, in the last issue of the Clearwater Crystal, in which he says: ““Our district has shared liberally in the state road funds, and the last session made a direct appropriation of $400,000 for roads and bridges, of which Beltrami gets $4,850, Clearwater $4,000, Red Lake $4,850 ¥ KX X or $13,700 for my part of the district, while my pro- rata share if divided among 119 members would have been $3,350.” ‘The Pioneer- humbly rises to ask what became of the other $385,300 * the balance of the “dirfect” road and bridge appopriation of $400,000 after deducting what Opsahl got for -his district? 1 Does he mean to make the voters| believe that this roadv, and bridge appropriation of $400,000 was to be shared equally "between the 119 members—in other words does he mean that the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis as well as the old settle- ments of the state were to share equally in this road'; and bridge appropriation with the: northern part of the state,” and’ would have done so if we had not n so ably represented by him? Such was not the_ purpose of the appropriation.: It was for .to. be used where it was most needed as far-as it would'go; And just think of Beltrami County, nearly a hun- dred miles long by 40 miles wide, with hardly a mile, of road in it fit for an automobile, which theé other parts of the state abundantly’ sport, getting only: $4,850 out of a “direct”’ road and bridge appropriltlon of $400,000. The ‘same is true with reference to Clearwater and Red Lake counties.’ It is well that elections come about often as they bring out facts. destroyed by.fire last Novembek. - ~y—.fiwu'|'¥ Awmflm‘“" - SHOULD BE RE-ELEGTED Has Served the County Four Years and Thoroughly Understands the Work to Be Done. John Wilmann, the present county auditor, has made good and we would ask the voters.to consider the following questions before you cast your ballot at the primaries, Septem- ber 15, 1908: If 2 man you have hired to work for you has given satisfaction would you discharge him simply because a man of whom you know nothing wants his job? If a county officer makes good and proves his worth in office, is it to your interest as a taxpayer to put him out and put in his place a man wno can only make you promises? Is a good record in a public office worth anything? Don’t ydu owe it to yourself to vote for a man who makes a good record? Is not this man working for you and vyour interests? During his four years in office County Auditor Wilmann has be- come thoroughly posted as to his dnties and the work devolving upon one holding a public position. Atall times his decision and the decisions made by the auditor’s office have been such that it is for the benefit of the people and not for individuals. Taking into considération his experience as county auditor, his untiring efforts for the betterment of the county, how can you do differ- ent at the polls than to cast your ballot for John Wilmann for county auditor? J. 0. Harris for Register of Deeds. Register of Deeds J. O. Harris is making a formidable campaign for renomination to the office for which he has filed. Mr. Harris is a hustler and has done much for the county since taking up his residence here, some years ago. Since his election to the office of register of deeds, he -has applied himself steadily to the working of that office and is thoroughly familiar with the work. He is a strong advo- cate for ‘the betterment of our county, believes in justice and equal- the wor k- de: | mends him to the voters of Beltrami county. Each and every one should do his part towards his re-nomination and re-election. FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY Popular Bemidji Attorney Should Be Nominated and Elected County Attorney. One of the most important offices to be filled at the coming election is that of county attorney. Beltrami county - ia county, her resources are but par- tially developed and with the greater part of the county sparsely settled, there is a great deal of territory which must be developed. Owing to the fact that the coun- ty’s resources are limited, the ex- penses of the county must neces- sarily be high as compared with a young! R. W. Reed left this afternoon for Red Lake to make his last trip in that section of the country this year in search of Indian views. He was accompanied by C. C. Crippen, who has had charge of- the gallery during the entire summer and who takes this ‘method of securing a much needed vacation. The gentlemen' expect to be gone for a period of ten days and - duri that time the gallery will be in charge of Harry Bliler. Mr. Reed, a short time ago, re- turned from the east, where he had on exhibition at a numberof places his entire collection of Indian pho- tographs and views. Without a doubt, Mr. Reed has the distinetion of having “the most complete and best selected line of Indian views in’ the possession of anyone in the ~United. States—in fact, the world. Has Fine ‘colleetlo‘_n of Wprk.—lixhlliit Shown at Noflh;' Western Photographers’ Convention Best Ever Shown in the Twin Cities. s e Mr. Reed has returned from at- tending the Northwestern Photo- graphic®convention, which was held at Minneapolis, and at which place he ‘had on ‘exhibition his Indian view work. He was given the most importangdisplay space in the building, that—directly behind the speakers. All those'who attended the con- ‘rvention spoke in the highest praise of this special work, which is being conducted by Mr. Reed, and on several occasions speakers referred to and made metion to the conven- tion - of this artistic display. > This week Mr. Reed’s work ison exhibition in Minneapolis under the auspices of the EastmanKodak com- \ pany,and nextand the weekfollowing, . the large firm of Browning-King will « bave these pictures on display in their Minneapolis and St. Paul * stores. her iucjfile._ The office of county attorney isone of the most important, and. in making your choice for this office people should guard their own interests. As the county grows older the to the fact that the county becomes settled and developed. D. H..Fisk, who seeks the nomi- nation for county attorney, attorney of experience, having practiced law for the last thirty-five years. In all his dealings with the county Mr. Fisk annouunces that his plat- form will be a just and equitable assessment of both realand personal pmperty- and an economical admini- stration of the county’s affairs. this declaration of principle and taking into consideration his experi- ence as an attorney, and knowing his disposition to deal justly, fairly and impartially . with all, we do not hesitate to recommend him for nomi- nation and election to take the place of our present efficient county attor- ney, Henry Funkley. Meetings at the Tent. Meetings at the tent will continue this week as usual. Subject Tues- day night. “Spiritual -Gifts” A cordial invitation is extended to all expenses will lighten, this being due | is anj Coming hefore the people with | To My Oid Customers and Friends. As I rave sold my interest in the music store known as Bisiar & Fraser to my partner, J. Bisiar, I wish to thank my many customers and friends for their patronage, and commend to them their future trade to my successor. I shall be in the store until September 15, and would ask all who have accounts with the former firm to call and settle same. I will be glad to meet any and all custom- ers of the firm of Bisiar & Fraser. = oo — Y. Fraser. More Returning Home. More people are returning to their homes after spending the summer in the cottages about the beautiful Lake Bemidji. The follow- ing from Lakeside and Lavinia re- turned to Grand Forks, N. D. this afternoon: Dr, Taylor and sisters, the Misses Buckingham, and the W. J. Mayer, the T. B. Holmes and the Tudge Guy C. H. Corliss families. K. of P. Mee There will be a regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodge tonight. Important business will be trans- acted and all members are requested to be present. Additional local matter will be found on fourth page. d_his,_competency for: and price this fall. YOUMAN HATS You can now.see the latest fall styles in Men’s Suits and Overcoats They are now in slock. We would be pleased to show them to you and let you judge as to their style, quali‘y If you will come in we thi ik you’ll be wearing one of our garments SUITS UP TO $32.50 OVERGOATS UP T0 $40.00° FUR LINED OVERGOATS, $50 T $95 MONARGH SHIRTS |4 O Leary & Bowser BEMIDJ I MINN .