Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 18, 1908, Page 1

i VOLDME 6. NUMBER 130. : FORTY CENTS PER MONTH BEMIDJI ELKS MEETING Four Candidates Were Initiated, Dave McMeekin Served Fine Supper, and the Social Session Was One of the Best Ever. Bemidji lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. E., began its fall meetings last even- ing when a regular meeting of the lodge was held followed by a social session that eclipsed any previous efforts ever attempted by the local Elks. Four candidates were initiated into the mysteries of Elkdom and accorning to their assertions today, the lessons taught in the different degrees were duly impressed on their minds. The hall was crowded to its utmost capacity by both local and visiting Elks, and each vied with the other in extending hospitality and assisting in havmg a rousing meeting. A. A. Andrews, T. C. Stuart of this city, J. Jerome of Battle River and Alfred Olson of Blackduck were the fawns who presented them- selves to Tyler Rutledge at the outer door of the lodge room for initiation atabout 9 o’clock. The gentlemen were taken in with a.kindly hand and after being duly prepared for) what was coming, expressed their | last wishes and were given the high bumper degree. Dr. Tuomy acted as esquire and E. H. Jerrard presided as exalted ruler. During the proceedings A. A. Andrews denied that he contem- plated becoming an independent can- didate for county attorney and Alfred Olson was equally firm in stating that under no consideration would he again enter the political arena, HELD FINE LAST EVENING Mr. Stuart was game nothing, except that for the next “cuss” that came in. Mr. Jerome wore his usual inpene- trable smile during the entire pro- ceedings. At the conclusion of the business session of the lodge a program of vocal and instrumental music, speeches and story telling was given, | with F. S. Lycan acting as presiding officer. Doris Donner, who is one of the cleverest little dancers and singers| on the vaudeville stage today, sang a couple of songs and did a very clever dancifg turn. She was ap- plauded to the echo and was very generous in responding to enchores. She certainly made ahit with the antlered bunch. | Stella Pare rendered several artis- tic solos on the cornet, She was forced to respond. to an enchore. “Bill” Currie, who is the machine operator at the Brinkman theatre, was given an enthusiastic ovation when he sang ‘“Tell Me, Will My and promised he would lay with 2 new song dedicated to the| B.P.O.E ! -Dave McMeekin was dug out of the dining parlor and brought into the Jimelight when he sang a couple of Scotch ballads in a highly artistic manner. J. O. Harris, Al Jester and A. A. Andrews gave some interesting talks and C. R. Middleton and George jout of sixty, Dream Come True,” and responded [t is conceled that B. I\ Beltrami county, generally. —W. R. Mackenzie, e ‘BOOST THE FAIR. AmAAAAN A~ Solicitors for funds will v'sit the business mea of Bemidji during the next few days for tha purpose of securinj ths “‘wherewithil,”” for assisting in defraying tha (xpenses of the Beltrami eounty fair which wiil by h2Id in Bem:dji next Thursday, Friday aad Saturday. The fair is being managed in a very economical manner and all funds donited will be used to the very best advantage. **Chip in” and help boost the fair which will' result in mur.h benefit to Bemidji and cretary.” —F. M. Malzahn, presideat. Elsewhecre we give a correct table ¢f tl:e results of the primary i election in Beltrami county, mso-i far as rcturns have been received, i which include fifty two preciccts] together with the majorities received by cindidates Rctums reerived frem all of Red Lake county cxcpt two emall preciucts, the whole of Clearwater] county and fiflty-t\wo r.cincts cut of sixty in Belirami c.unty, give Jens J. Opsabla maj.rity of 2c0] over Henry Funk! tative. It is impossible to give cxact! figures on the julicial contest, Lut Wright has wen the republican romination] ey, fcr represen | ELECTION cver A L. Th\\i:fir, justifying the belief of the former’s friends that Mr. Thwing carry Iiasca counly by the maj:rity that was clainied for him by J. J. Camero~; local tanager [or]gencml clection in No:ember: Ihwing. In the cLunly cffices, Joha Wil mann, the prctnnt county 1udnor,| received the largest majority, being 531 votcs ahead of his nearest ¢p- ponent, while mhj.rities were lows—ia the 52 lout of the 60 pre- | cinct @ { | Trench, for treasurar, 274; ITarris, for register of «léeds; 187; Ilazzn, for sheriff, 356; McKusick, fora t T ney, 372; Clark, for julge of probate, | 379; Ibertso=, for coroner, 181, large | candidacies, and the followiag are re-| ceived by other jcandidates as fol-] The results of these which are not yet in cannot possibly could not possibly | change the result inseveral of the | preciacts the republican rominees for the John Wi lmann, for ccunty auditor, Georga H. French, for treasurer. 1. 0. Harris, for register of decds. ! A B. Hzze~, for sheriff. Faor attorney, Chester McKusick. For la’ge of probate, M. A, Clark, For ecrancr, M. E. Ibertcon. The Pioacer has no intention cf | tryinz to hamper Mr. Opsihl Lut} will gladly aid kim in any way we| can towards securing needed legis-; lation for this community. Itisudto]J. J. Opsahl to make! good. Cor¢ratulet'ors to Cpsall With teturns i from tlis sixty first legisiati-e district, \\1Lhl the exception of two precincts.i Red Lale county and eizht mi Peltrami ccunty, the Pioneer Lelieves that J. J. Opsahl of this c'ty bas all Ericson of Spooner highly compli-| mented the Bemidji Elks on the! action of their meeting. ; District Court. Justin Stoddard, who was arrested on the 24th of last June on the charge of criminally assaulting little Hazel Kruger, the 9-year-old girl| at Tenstrike, was arraigned yester- day afternoon before Judge Stanton in the district court. The little Kruger girl on that fateful evening was returning to her home near Gull Lake, from a trip to! the postoffice, when, it is claimed, Stoddard picked her up and carried her into the woods, attempting to criminally assault the child. Carl Holuptzok, who was passing the place where the girl lay about 9 o’clock, heard a faint cry and| found her in an unconscious condi- tion, with her clothes badly torn| Hol- | and her face terribly bruised. uptzok, brought the girl to her home and went to Tenstrike and told the men of the assault of the child. Several searching parties were formed with the result that Stoddard was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Fred Wilson and Ed Leonard and brought to this city, where he was given a hearing and bound over to the grand jury, with the above result. Stoddard was arrigned yesterday afternoon on two charges, first for assault -in the second degree and second, for attempting to have carnal knowledge of a female child under the age of sixteen years. Judge Stanton allowed Stoddard until this morning to make his plea and appointed Gibbons & Torrance as the prisoner’s attorneys. Stoddard was re-arraigned this morning before Judge Stanton in the district court and, through his attorney, John F. Gibbons, entered pleas of not guilty to each of the charges. Judge Stanton set the trials for next Monday morning. September 21st. The grand jury of the September term of the district court, which is now in session, returned an indict- ment yesterday afternoon against Jake Jacobson, a shoemaker living at Kelliher, on the charge of attem p- ted carnal knowledge of a little fe- male child. Deputy Sheriff Arne Solberg went to Kelliher last evening and arrested Tacobson, bringing him to the city n|=|:'|=m'|\n:' DAPI‘-‘ | this morning, and he was placed m’ the county jail pending his arraign- % ment this afternoon. ‘ Court opened at 9 o’clock this| morning and Louis Liend was‘ examined and given the rights Ofl citizenship. The first case to be taken up was that of Otto Dandell vs. W. G.| Schroeder and the City of Bemidji, a ! versonal injury case in which thel plaintiff sues for $2,000 damages. | E. E. McDonald of this cmv appeared for the plaintiff aud City ! Attorney Gibbons, assisted by G. | W. Campbell and H. J. Loud, for the | defendants. A jury was selected | { from the list of petit jurors and thel the balance of the morning was! occupied in listening to the argu-{ ments. ' | Cash Shoe Store Changes Hands. * James VanPelt, the veteran com-! mercial traveler who is well known | throughout northern Minnesota, has purchased the shoe business which has been conducted in this city by Mrs. H. S. Chase, Jr., since the death of her husband, nearly a year ago. Mr. VanPelt took possession of his newly-acquired business yester- day and will have the active manage- ment of the shoe store. Mr. VanPelt has been a commerc- ial traveler for the past thtrty-five years and during that time has been interested in the shoe business ex- - the very best shoe men in Minnesota. In acquiring his new business, the highest standard, and will al- ways attempt to make his place of business attractive to customers. Mr. VanPelt is a2 gentleman who is held in the highest esteem by the many business men who have been associated with him while he has ‘been “‘on the road,” and his coming to Bemidji is a source of satisfac- tion to his local friends. undoubtedly be a favorite with all our people, when he has had a chance to form a larger acquaint- ance. The writer has known Mr. Van- Pelt for the past fifteen years, and | {already served ore term in the leg- | islature, Le clusively, andis considered oneof | Mr. VanPelt states that he will| keep the stock of shoes, etc., up to; He will| we have always known him asan| won the .republican nemination for representative from this district over i his rearest opporent,lleury Tunkley, also of this «ity, with a maj.rity ranging {rom 1C0 to 200 or more. ‘I'he Piornecr congralulates MNr. Opsahl on his victory. While the last days of the cam- paign were marked by bitter attacks and counter-attacks on the part of' the Tioneer and Opsahl, A. B. Allen and others, the campaige WIHE in no wise interfere with the attitude | of the I'icucer towards Mr., Opsahlj as the representative from this die-} rict. Mr. Opsall made some stro:g‘ reelection promises coacern ngl vhat he weuld do- for Bemidji nrd the development of this part of the state and it is up to him to maLe, igood relative to these promises ard we see no reason why lLe should; not make good. The Pioneer will be with him in any movement which furthers tke advancement of Demidji and Ic-: trami county. Two years ago Mr. Opsahl was rather s'ow ia getlting started at the capital, but we hope that, Javing will be able to work more speedily and with evea better! resu'ts thon two years ago, Card Ga B & L. Begzinniag tomorrow, a ney timz card wiil be i1 vazizonth: M. &L railway, whereby the timz of arrival tand departure of both the norik bound and the _soath bound pass- enger (riins will be changed. Under the rew schedule the north- bound passenger traiv will arr've How Time from Drainerd at 6 p. m, instead of § 5:25; and coming down from Iater-1 national Fulls in the morning, the train will arrive iy Banilji at9;15, being fifreen minuiesear than at preser.t. Those who are i1 the habit of (ra\'eh“f; over the M. & I shculd cut this notice out and paste it in a convenient place for reference. Eastern Star Meeling. There wil! be a regular meeting of i the Eastern Star Friday evening, i September 18, in the Masonic hall. { All members are requestéd to be present as business of importance will Le transzctel. served. Visitors are welcome. Lunch will bej THE GIRL OF THE RANGH HERE THIS £VERING) Same Company Prisented “Af Cr Creek” Hira Last Which Was Flne. Year, Eraest Fisher Las made an ela- [ borate production ia his newest pre- *I'be Gitl of the Ranch,” ! sentation, a stirring romance of the Westerner | of old. No expense has Dbeen spared in building for this produc-! vion scenery and effects that will surpass any of ) productions. Mr. Fisher’s previous Mr. Fisher will be rerx..,gered asti | presenting last serson, “At Cripple | Creek” and “The Squaw Man’s Girl,” | two notevorthy produstions. The same splendid cast ¢f players that| made such a favorable impres.idn last season has beed engagel, and doubt- +less play-zoers will embrace this cp- i portunity to encourage the best the drama and give this company its heartiest stupport, the the circuit mancger will patronizz first- comp:\nies. Mr. Fisher’s company has always surpassed all expectatioss, and in *I'he Girl of the Ranch” nare of s well won faue will be lost, They play here ore night only. t the people Friday, Szpt. 18. at City O_era Hou e. The above compiny will Le ramemembered in Bem as having 1 E:an, the American minister to Den- | present minister to Denmark. eby convincirg | is a sufferer. class, high class | Crawford, played here a year ago, giving a} ‘crackerjack” performance in ”Crip-; ple Creek.” ‘I'be company was a' jvery good ore at this time and its| | scenic effect was especially good. Francis Egin’s Daughter Wads. Copenhagen, Sept. 11.—\ists Pat- {ticia Egar, caughter of Maurice T. +ma k, was married ‘n this city late yesterday to Jerome Llmer Pl Marphy of Los Angeles, Cal. - Tte ceremony took place in the Church of St. Angars. The Liide entered he builning on ler fatler’s arm. | Congratulatory telegrams were re- ceived frcm President Roosvelt, tha king and queen of Deamark, Princess Valdemar, Cardinal Gibbors and ihe | { pope, who sent hi’ special blessing, } and others. Afier the ceremony the brile and groom left for Paris where they will remain until the i beginning of October. Irom Paris| they will go (o Washington. ! The abcve t legram will be cf‘ interest to many residents of Pemidj’ who have the pleasure of an acquaint- tance of I'rof, Morriss Francis Ezan, a former professor in the University of Washington, D. C, and who is at Mr. T'gan was a visitor in Bemidji some three or four years ago, having ! come lere for the purpose of seeking relief from hay fever, from which he Prof. Egan was the guzst of E. F.i a former a'torney here and made many acquaintances while he was a visitor here, anl ths rews: .E i | of the marriage of hx: daughter will} le interesting news to those friends. ! ! A Son Born. An eizht-pound boy.was born this | morning to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde {Jjohnson cf this city. Mother and 5 baby are improving nicely. Souvenir poast carls at the Plo-| 110:30 a. 'PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY FAIR IS NOW COMPLETED Several Sensational Acts Will Add to the Attractiveness of tha Big Exhibits, Promiaent Speakers and Races for Farmers Horses. F. M. Malzahn and W. R. Mackenzie, respectively president and secretary of the Beltrami County Agricultural association, announces that they have prepared the program of the fair, which will be held’in this city next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. While there are some minor details to the program which have not been completed, the following is the official program, subject to some slight =clm"gc: OLD SETTLERS’ DAY. Thursday, Septen.ber 24. m.—Band Coucert, - m.—" The Flying Rigzses,” thrilling acts. 10:00 a. * World’s Greatest Aerialists in their 11:00 a. m.—3a1loon asceasion and parachute leap by Prof. P. 1 Paul, the" famous aeronaut, assisted by Prof. J. T. Dolaa cf Superior, Wis. Baad concert 5] 1:00 p. m.—9'd Satler’s Me 1:30 p. m —Banad concert. 2:00 p. m.—Horce raze. Farmors' teams oaly. Ilaltmile heats, best 2 out of 3. 2:30 p. m.—Drof. Wabasha ia his thrilling laep from a platform 100 feet high, iato a tank of wa‘er. 3:00 p. m.—The Flying Rizgs 3:20 p. m.—1orse races. Farmers’ horses oy, half-m'le heat, best 2 out of 3. 4:00 p. m.—3and concert. 4:30 p m.—Pony races. FARMERS’ DAY. . Fridoy, Scplen ber 25. 10:00 a. m.—Bard concert. 10:30 a. m.—TLe Ilying Rigoses. 11:00 a. m.—DBallcon ascention ard pan'l.u(e leap. Trof. Tull will be as:isted Ly Mr. A. . Wki'e, the popular banker. 11:30 a. m.—DBand concer*. 1:30 p. nd concert 2.00 p. m.—Talks to farmers. Trof. C. P. Dull, University ¢f Minresota. Topic: “The Use «f Crop in Maintaining Soil Fer: i . Ilon . V. Cellins, editer Northwestern Azriculturist. lfroE. C. J. Jlaecker, University of Minreso‘a. Topic: “Dairying and Animal Nutrition.” Yrof. A. J. McGuire, Supt. Fxperimental S.ation Uaiversity - of Miaresota, Crand Rapids, “The Dairy Cow.” 4:30 p. m.—Tle Flyizg Riggses. DPref. Wabasha in his thrillicg leap. Band concert Boys' races, under 15 years. Suitabl2 prizes. Girly’ races, urder 15 years. Suitable prizes. 5:00 p. m.—BADY SHOW—Uauder 13 months. $10in gcld to the baad- somest baby. All babies must Le in srace directly ia froat of grand stand at 4:50. Judges, Mayor Pogue and ex-May. crs Carler and Ludington. Live stock judging and parade. EVERY20DY’S DAY. Salurlay, Seplemboar 26. 1C:00 a. m.—Band concert. {10:30 a. m.—The I'lying Riggses. 11:00 a. m.—DPony race. 11:30 a. m.—DProf. Wabasha in his thrilling leap. 1:00 p. m.—Band cencert. 1:30 p. m.—Prof. Paul balloon ascension and parachute leap, assisted by one of the successful candidates September 15, 2:00 p. m.—Football game—Fosston High vs. Bemidji High. Pand concert. 3:00 p. m.—TIIcrse racers, farmer teams only. Land concert. 3:30 p. m.—The Flyi.g Rizgses. - 4:00 p. m.—3ulkey races fer farmars horszs, Band concert. Commi'tad to Insane Asylum. William Davil, east of this ci'y whe left home Sua- by the iasanity board before Jndge the farmwer living | Clark and wasadjidged to be insane. He was taken to the asylum for the insane at Ferzus Falls yesterday |afternoon by Deputy Skeriffs John- %501 and Klize. throuzh the woods and was Lr.ught day night, was found by his neigh- bors Wedresday evening wandering 10 the couaty jril in this city. Additional local matter will be found neer cfi e, Davil was cxamined yesterd;.v‘n.‘\‘lourm page. Heltrami County Returns 0.2 offices where there was a conte: st for the Republican nomination. T County Treasure O [ mnh o 3. i ek | udge of Probate | e ])unwu‘dy honorable business man with whom it is a pleasure to deal. Local news on last page. | 2 65116 61 8T 43 60 59! 411 HW LU 1] 68 70111, 83,14 2 BB A B 7| 6 013 3215 68 St 13 e s R g |Z|s 5 2 3 3 3432 z 223 3z = AZS 7> = il (FTeY] "7410!15[;)“ 2o 6635 6 312100 2] 5 1 uslul‘ al'ilvsj 6,17 7 2131133001 5'9 ¢ 13 1 5] 812 I JI |3 1] 2] sl ol ol ol 1047 X 1) BEe SRt S