Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, October 31, 1908, Page 1

3 THE BEMIDJI DATLY PIONETTL, HISTORICAL SACIETY. | VOLDME 6. NUMBER 167. BEMIDJI MINNESOTA, SATURDAY EVENING 'OCTOBER 31, 1908. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH “BIG BEMIDG” BOYS CHALLENGE DULUTHS Local Basketball Players Desire to Contest Another Game With the Y. M. C. A. “*Bunch.” THE GAME LAST YEAR WAS TIE; VISITORS CLAIMED THEY WON | & “Zenith City” Manager Does Not An- | i swer Request for Game.—Be- midji Very Strong. The “Big Bemidg” basketball | § players are determined to get on a|[8 game with the Duluth Y. M. C. A. team for the purpose of deciding i definitely as to which five is the|H stronger playing organization; and in the hope of arranging the con- test with the Duluth five a letter has been sent to that team re- questing a game at any time it|®§ suits the convenience of the head- of-the-lakes “bunch.” Last year “Big Bemidg” and the Duluth Y. M. C. A. teams played a |§ game in this city which resulted in | The Y. M. C. A. team, how-|§& ever, claimed the game in spite of | & as announced | after the game; but could never be | & induced to play another game to | back up their claim of superiority | 3 a tie. the official score over the local five. Lee Heffron, manager of the “Big |§ Bemide” team, is trying to arrange (@ - a game with the Duluth team, but up to the present time has received:§ no intimation from Duluth that the | boys there are willing to try con- clusions with Bemidji. Although the subjoined letter was i written ten days ago, not a peep has|g been heard from Duluth: “Bemidji, Oct. 20. *“Mr. E. G. Morse, Duluth, Minn. “Dear Sir—I am very anxious to|g play basketball with the Duluth | § Y. M. C. A. and to settle the dis-|§ pute of last year. You have a fine hall there and ought to be able to make expensas for a trip and so give us games there. “At any rate, we will again challenge you to meet us on our floor. all your traveling expenses for seven men (railroad tickets from Duluth and return) and board while here, to be paid by us. We would like you to come February 4 and 5, or at least the 5. We will go there to play two return games on your floor, either before or after those dates on the same terms if you wish it or, if not, we still challenge you to play here at our expense and will not ask for return games. “Of course, you are after the championship of northern Minnesota | at least, this year, and expect to get it. “‘Please let us hear from you at once in order that there need be no trouble about arrangements. I|g write you this early because I don’tl i wish your people to claim that thed dates are filled before you receive this challenge. \vas gomg to sidestep us. “1f you are not still manager,{ please turn this over to the mana- f., ger and oblige. “Yours truly, “—C. L. Heffron, “Manager ‘‘Big Bemidg.” The Bemidji basketball team will | ‘be stronger than ever this winter, |3 and there is a feeling of confidence here that the Duluth team will be | & given a decisive defeat should they meet “‘Big Bemidg” this season. Methodist Hallowe’en Party. The members of the Methodist Sunday School held a Hallowe’en |8 party in the church last evening at|[ which there wese about fifty peo ple present. A very entertaining program was rendered, after which the children played games and the ghosts ap- peared. Refreshments were served and the gathering broke up about 10 o’clock, all having greatly enjoyed the even- ing. Local news on iast page. I feel as if Du]u(h B LADIES’ GORSETS Royal Worcester Cor- sets, synonymous with of “the best for the money always. The latest in hip reduc- ing shapes as well as all the straight front models 50C TO $5 EACH Cotton, linen and satin BLANKETS Cotton blankets in all sizes and colors. Also fancy. robes. Tans and Greys 506, 756, $1,$1.25,$1.50 $2, $2.25 $2.50, White 156, §1, $1.25, $1.50 2, $2.50, Robes $1 70 $6 EAGH Wool blankets in plain colors, fancy plaids and stripes, from $3.50 TO $12 PER PAIR Special values on sale while they last so come now and save money. UNDERWEAR AND HOSIERY The past few days have broken into our fall lines, of underwear and hosiery with amazing effect. We are positive we can not replace the same qualities for the same money. Our advice to you who have not already purchased is to do so before our stocks are entirely broken. Ladies’ Fleece Vests and Pants 256 T0 $I EAGH Ladies’ Wool Vests and Pants 756 TO $3 EAGH Ladies Union Suits 50C TO $4 EACH Children’s Fleece Vests and Pants 156 TO 50 EAGH Children’s Wool Vests and Pants 50C TO $I EAGH - Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Ho- siery in woo! and fleeced from 10G TO 75C PER PAIR GLOVES AND MIT- TENS plete line of staple and fancy gloves and mittens. Ladies’ 256 70 $1.50 PER PAIR Children’s 10C TO 50C PER PAIR - See the new shades in kid gloves. "NEEEATIVE DARE The Bazaar Store Stands for all the latest in seasonable merchandise; no old stocks to be cleaned up but new goods at lowest consistent prices. We buy small and often for cash, thereby always in a position to follow “Dame Fashion’s” lead. Owing to the uncertainty of a Presidential year merchan- dise in all lines is cheaper and is of higher quality than has been the case for twelve years. We take this opportunity to urge our patrons to buy now. The manufacturers are already listing advances in many lines of goods, which means a larger price to the consumer. Now is the time to save money by spending it. La.dxes and stses Coats The very latest things in semi-fitting, Style, colors and prices to suit all. Butterfly and Opera drape. Embracing all the staple colors and pastel shades as well as the two-toned fancies. We are also showing a big line of ladies’ fur jackets, fur-lined and fur- collar coats, suitable for the coldest weather and dressiest occasion. In price from $9.00 to $40.00 Your coat is here McKibbon Furs The best looking, the longest wearing and most reasonable In all the latest medes from a collar to a Bagtelle scarf and muff to matech. Ranging in price from 75¢ a piece to $75 a set. Come and let us show you what we will exchange for a $2, $3.50 or $5 note out of the largest stock in the eity. Watch for Our Xmas Adin the 5 and 10c Department | Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Purchase Your X-mas Gifts We are making room to show our holiday goods right now and right now is the time for you to make your selections. You will have large assortments to choose from and time to do it in, and we will have the time to make suitable suggestions to these who are undecided what to get the father, the mother, the children and the friend, THE BAZAAR STORE BEMIDJI, MINNSOTA | LADIES’ HANDKER- CHEIFS Come and see our holi- day line of handkerchiefs composed of the latest domestic and foreign makes. Those dainty em- broidered edges and hand lace edges also the colored embossed work - from Switzerland. DRESS GOODS! DRESS 600DS! DRESS G0ODS! Never have we been compelled to carry so large an assortment of of the very latest things weaves and colorings as in embroidered appliques, is demanded by this sea- son’s fashions The line is compriscd of hairline taffetas, corded panamas, herringbone worsteds, diagonal chev- iots, shadow stripe and check corduras, in fact a very maize of classification each and every one of bold individuality. We are showing the above in all the shades of brown and tan, Danish blue, sage, taupe and smoke. Our line of plain and staple fabrics is also complete for fall. From 50c¢ to $2 per yard we Oriental bands, soutache values. TRIMMINGS AND | BUTTONS for the modish | suits and gowns, can show you big Qur stock is comprised e1ects, suit bindings and plain braids in all the shades to "uwéch our dress But, 0s made ex- 00ds. 8 with the pressly to go above. There is one line f trimmings and buttons for suit purposes to which we wish to call your special attention. The trimming is a narrow facing with sou- tache edge braid exposed for the coat and plain braid of the same material without the soutache cord . for skirts and waists. The buttons to go with this are a fine ivory tailored button in two sizes. Ask to see these items. LINENS AND FANGY 600DS Just received a new and complete line of table linens, table sets, damask towels, scarfs and doilies. Also a big line of Japenese drawn work. Ask one of our clerks to show them to you.