Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 10, 1908, Page 1

VOLUME 6. NUMBER 123. 1910 M. B. A. CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN THIS CITY Biennial District Convention of the Order Was Secured by Bemidji Delegates Who Attended the Meeting Held at Crookston Yesterday. The biennial convention of the district meeting of the Modern Brotherhood of America for this dis- trict for 1910 will be held in Bemidji, this city having been selected for the convention of that year at the meet- ing of a large number of delegates held at Crookston yesterday. The meeting at Crooketon was one of the most successful in the history of the Modern Brotherhood order. There was a large attendance and great Brotherhood enthusiasm. William C. Kinmen of Minneapo- lis, state manager of the order, was present at the convention and delivered a stirring address for the good of the order. The delegates were given a hearty welcome to Crookston and were treated right royally by the local Brotherhood lodge. In the afternoon, the visiting delegates were given a drive around Crookston and also made a trip to the CrookstonAgricultural station, and they were shown over that institution, Mrs. J. Bisiar, Mrs. A. A. Carter and Messrs. J. Bisiar, M. A. Clark and C. M. Hammond of this city attended the convention as delegates from the Bemidji Modern Brother- hood lodge. They participated very prominently in-the affairs of the con- vention, and so. forcibly presented the claim of Bemidji for the 1910 convention that the delegation was taken by storm and the vote for Bemidji was unanimous. That Bemidji will give the Brother- hood delegates of this district the time of their lives in 1910, is the intention of the members of the Bemidji lodge, which will be heartily seconded by every resident of this city. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 10, 1908 ’ for Mr. Opsahl. Bemidji, August 29th, 1908. _ Challenge Editor Bemidji Pioneer: ; My opponent, in a recent issue of his “Sentinel,” makes the following state- ment: g “I note Mr. Funkley’s remark in the Pioneer in which he plainly states that hé does not wish to take a-stand on any platform.” I have never made any such remark, and 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 be distributed broadcast over ‘the distriet) resort to such tactics. - B _1.did say that T did not want to rin a race with him in_ making election promises, and which T still stick to. : In addition to what T have already said with reference to my stand on public questions, I will say that I will meet my opponent at any reasonable time and place and publicly debate any question that has any relation to any issue now before the people or likely to come before the legislature atiits next session. Or, if this is not satisfactory, I will, at such reasonable time and place, publicly discuss with him his own political record as representative. > G Respectfully, | —Henry Funkley. - FORTY CENTS PER MONTH DOING HIS DUTY HOLDING THE WARRANTS FOR BILLS County Auditor Is Governed by the Statutes, and Protected Thereby, in Refusing to Issue Warrants for Bills He Bemidji, Sept. 9 To the editor of the Pioneer, -and the Voters of Beltrami County: I have been requested to make a statement relative to the bill of John Thoren, amounting to $97.50, and other bills of various amounts, for services as supervisor of assess- ments, and my reasons for refusing warrant for same. Before I give my reasons for said refusal I want to state that those bills are not the only ones that I have refused to issue warrants for. To prove this, I will cite a few instances, giving my refusal to issue warrants. Names of makers of bill withheld. Spoke At Baudette, Mr. Stanton spoke 'to a large audi-| A. E. Witting returned last even- Hon. C. W. Stanton of this city, | ence there yesterday who were un- |ing from a business trip. to Min- judge of the Fifteenth Judicial dis-|usually well pleased with his speech. | neapolis and went to Blackduck on trict, returned this morning from T o this morning’s ' freight train to Baudette where he went to attend| Additional local matter will be found | look after his lumber interests the Northern Beltrami County Fair. | on fourth page. | there. M. E. IBERTSON MAKING A VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN ! % | Is Confident He Will Be Nominated,and His Optimistic View of Situation | Is Well Founded. In his candidacy for the republi- can nomination for county coroner, M. E. Ibertson of this city is espec- ially well pleased with the outlook, being very confident that he will receive the nomination by a hand- some majority, and his optimestic| view of the situation is shared by his manyfriends in Bemidji. One of the adverse statements which is being made concerning Mr. Ibertson’s candidacy, is the asser- tion that he will not do as he agrees. ‘I'his is a libel on the Zstanding of a fearless and honest man of his word, of whom this paper can truthfully say that he has lived up fully to M. E. IBERTSON. every promise and assertion which he has ever made to us; and further, we believe that if nominated and elected, he will conduct the office of coroner economically and efficiently, and with the best interests of the public always in mind. Mr. Ibertson states that he will, if nominated and elected, appoint a competent deputy for the north end of Beltrami county, which, would do away with the large charges for milage which have heretofore been made for the work performed by‘a resident of Bemidji acting as coroner. And he will certainly do as he agrees. A vote for Mr. Ibertson for the republican nomination for coroner means a vote for a man whe will per- form the duties of the office fear- lessly and efficiently, and he should receive the united support of all who desire an economical administration of the office of coroner. In Municipal Court. John Dahl was arraigned in muni- cipal court yesterday morning on a charge of drunkeness. ~ He had felt and made too much noise to suit suit the public.- Judge Bailey fined him $5 and costs or ten days in jail. Dahl paid his fine and was dismissed. Bert Cochran was then arraigned on a charge of drunkeness and the case was continued until 4 p. m. At that hour Mrs. Cochrane appeared and testified that they were divorced; that Bert had entered the house the night before while she was away and she heard him when she got home and had him arrested. City Attorney Gibbons admin- istered a -severe - rebuke - to Mrs. Cochrane, as to her unsavory moral reputation and warned her of pos- sible prosecuions if she did not “mend her ways.” Judge Bailey thanked Mr. Gib- bons and stated that drastic meas- ures would be taken in regulating the affairs of the Cochranes if they again appeared in court. Cochrane was adjudged guilty and paid $5 and cost. Bob Meyers, drunk, fined $2 (all he had on him) and was dismis{sed. Arthur Bruscher, .drunk, $5and costs—allowed to go, until Saturday to pay the fine. Mike Cummings, drunk, $10 and costs or ten days; committed, [Estray Notice. Estrayed from Nebish, Minn, one lively bay pony. White strip on face, weight about 800, was seen Sept. 8th near Anderson Siding on Red Lake Line. Suitable reward for capture. Write R. E. Smyth, Nebish, Minnesota. M. B. A. Meeting Tonight. A regular meéting of the Modern Brotherhood will be held at I. O. O.F. hall this evening. All members are requested to be present. A full report of the Crookston convention will be given. MRS. CONGER'S MILLINERY OPENING SEPT. 11 AND (2 Extends Invitation to Ladies to Attend | Fall Opening of Beautiful Line of Millinery. Mrs. J. J. Conger announces her fall millinery opening for Septem- ber 11'and 12. Her stock has been selected with great care from three of the most popular whole- the country, sale houses in and the fall buyer is sure to find at Conger’s Millinery a beautiful show- ing of pattern hats, ladies’ tailored hats and a special line of hats for young ladies and school girls. You are cordially invited to attend the opening and judge for yourself. Prices are more. reasonable than last year. Mrs. J. J. Conger, 209 Fourth too good and thought he was Bryan street, Bemidji, Minn. 1} WILL HOLD THEIR: ON Don’t Fail to See The $150 Hat which we have on display Saturday Gage Hats We have the Gage hats, which are well known for their faultless styles and excellent workmanship, as well as a large number of other makes equally as well and favor- ably known. : will be able to supply the demands of each and every customer. gance, quality and style in every production. enrionet’s Millinery Parlors At 309 Minnesota Avenue One Dogr North of The Bazaar Store La Plaza Hats We have an excellent line in the famous La Plaza designs for child- ren and misses. The nobbiest line of school hats for the lowest. price. “Mr. To filing saws and grinding axes. .ooeveenennn $2.00.” The bill wasenot properly exe- cuted, asit does not state whose axes were ground; but it is very evi- dent that someone “had- an ax to grind.” Henriongt’s Milinery Parlors Millinery Opening FRIDAY AND SATURDAY September Iith and 12th One attraction during the Fall Opening at Mrs. A. P. Henrionet’s Millinery Parlors will be a $150.00 Hat which will be on display Saturday. Having spent two weeks in the largest wholesale houses in Chicago, Minneapolis and St. Paul, we have on display the most extensive and practical line ever shown in Bemidji. anh hat has a personality of style which cannot bé duplicated in the city. Distinction style and beauty mark our hats - Order Work a. Specialty An artistic and experienced trimmer will have our order. work in charge. We We guarantee ele- A CORDIAL INVITATION Ls extended to eac "and every lady in the city and vicinity to call and inspect our hats, . Itis NO TROUBLE TO SHOW OUR HATS. Don't fail to come during OUR TWO DAYS’ OPENING, while our display is at it's best. You will receive courteous treat- Believes Are Questionable. “Mr. To cot and matresses for... creesen...$10.00.” The bill is illegal, not being a charge against the county. e Co.,Merchandise. $25.04.” Jllegal to the extent of $12.00. “Midland Chemical Co. _Anti- Germine...coovnvunann.., $92.50.” This bill has been held up by me since January 1908, for the following reasons: Only two-thirds of the goods have arrived;. the stuff is not needed and $10.00 worth will last us fora year. There are several other bills of similar character, for which I have rightfully refused to issue warrants. It has been, circulated by Mr. Thoren that I am refusing him warrants for the reason that he is one of my opponents in the con- test for the nomination for the office I am holding. Far from it. Section 807 of the revised laws of 1905 defines his duties provided he has received instructions from the County Board to perform such duties, Mr. Thoren has presented bills in the aggregate amount of $257.00. Deputy Public Examiner Kain, during his visit here, made me understand that it was not only my privilage, but that I would be held directly responsible if I issued warrants for bills knowing that they were questionable charges, .unless they were declared legal by a writ- ten statement of the county attorney, or by order of the court, in which- case my responsibility ceases. public examiner, Mr. A. Schaefer only makes the statement more forcible. I informed Mr. Thoren thatall bills of a doubtful character would be submitted to county attorney. —John Wilmann. G. A. BANG IS A GREAT “BOOSTER” FOR BEMIDJI Mr. Bang Tells the People of Crooks- ton That We Are a *‘Live Wire.” We like the style of C. A. Bang, the local manager for the North- western Telephone Exchange com- pany, who never goes away from Bemidji without letting the out- side world know that Bemidji is the best town in the state. Mr. Bang recently visited his old home at Crookston, on a hunt- busy, even while enjoying a vaca- tion, to put in a good word for this city, as witness the tollowing, taken from the Crookston Daily Journal: “Charles E. Bang, manager of the Bemidji Telephone company, re- turned to his home Monday evening after having spent a few days visit- ing with friends and relatives, and enjoying a successful hunt with dog and gun, “Mr. Bang says the telephone business in the east country is growing and that a large force are constantly busy skingfng new wires; that Bemidji isa “live wire” on the system; that if the tele- phone business is any criterion, Bemidji is growing to beat the band. “He noted many improvements in Crookston that are not notice- able to the citizen who comes into daily contact with the city and its business. - Mr. Bang was well nice mess along for his friends in the big pines.” ? Cornered as to why he did not furnish the - Pioneer staff with a few of the prairie hens, Mr. Bang asserts that he had but three— hardly enough for his own tables. A recent communication from the - ing expedition; and he was not too pleased with the hunt and took a- AR TR