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merril% on. Crescent-Fi * writing qualities have given. sweat in the pocket. other fellow prepares” to load his fountain pen with a bothersome dropper, the Conklin helps itself to in! nearest ink-well and goes writing A pressure of thumb on ller is all that’s required to fill |, - CONKLIN’S Self-Filling Fountain Pen During its ten years’ successful record the Conklin has saved years of valuable time to fountain pen users all over the world—not for- getting the tremendous satisfaction its splendid No muss when filling. Nothing to take apart. No screw joints to stick. E. A. BARKER While the at the Costs no more than other fountain pens of Best drade and is for better. Before pur chasing a fountain pen, call and let us explain the superior advantajes of the Conklin, Guar- snteed to dive aatis- faction. Can’t leak or 217 Third St. JEWELER Bemidjl, Minn, Card of Thanks. I wish to extend sincere thanks to the many who were so kind to me and my little son during the recent illness and subsequent death of my wife, Mrs. C. H. Williams, Jr. Especially do I thank the members of the Bemidji lodges of Rebekahs, Neighbors, Odd Fellows, and the Bemidji fire The kindness of all Royal Woodmen department. will ever be cherished as a token of | friendliness. C. H. Williams, Jr. Subscribe for The Pioneer., NEW PRINTING CO0. FILE INCORPORATION ARTIGLES i New Concern Will Begin Business Jan- uary 1, 1908.—Will Publish a Paper in Bemidji. The Record Printing company is the name of a new corporation which has filed articles of incorporation with the register of deeds of Bel- trami county, and which will, soon after the first of the coming year, commence the publication of a news- paper - in the city of Bemidji, and l | also engage in the publishing and printing business gene_rally. The time set for the commence- ment of the existence of the corpor- ation is January 1, 1909, and the corporation is to run for a term of thirty years. = The names of the incorporators are G. E. Carson of Bemidji, and M. C. and E. J. Taylor of Black- duck, and the management of the corporation is to be vested in a board of directors to be elected by the stockholders on the third Mon- day in January of each year. The capital stock is placed at $10,000, divided into 1000 shares at $10 per share par value, paid in cash or equivalent in property. The officers of the corporation are to be a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, to hold office for one -year, and any two offices may be held by the same per- son, with the exception of president and vice-president. It has been stated that the Black. duck Enterprise, owned by E. J. Taylor, _wilI be again moved to Bemidji, and the paper will be pub- lished in the interests of the Beltrami County . Tax League, but whether under the name of the Enterprise or the Record is not known, publicly. Colonial Party. Mrs. Ike Black of this city was hostess Saturday evening to a very interesting colonial ~ dinner at her home on Doud avenue. Sixteen guests were present and all wore colonial costumes. After dinner the evening was passed with bridge-whist, the party breaking up ata late hour. The ladies of the M. E. church will give a supper in the Odd Fel- lows hall tomorrow beginning at 5 and lasting until 8, Price 25 cents. GAME WARDEN GONVICTED FISHERMEN USING NETS Wm. Munch of Crookston Made a Big Haul on Clearwater Lake, North of Bagley. —— E A telephone message from Bagley, received this noon, states that a number of prominent residents of Clearwater county were arrested and convicted on the charge of having netted fish in the waters of Clear- water lake, north of Bagley. ” William Munch of Crookston, a warden for the State Game and Fish commission, is said to have appre- hended J. D., Adolph and Carl Fenlund, Lauritz Halvorson, John C. Charles, Oscar Eritkson, Jerome Thayer and Charles Morrow, who were netting fish in the Clearwater lake last Friday. Erickson, Thayer and Morrow were given a hearing last Saturday, and all plead guilty. They were given fines of $10 each and costs, or ten days in jail. Erickson and Thayer paid their fines, but Monow decided to board out his fine with the sheriff, in the county jail. GOOD CLOTHES: NOTHING ELSE Let our mail order departmeut handle your orders. We'll send goods same day as received. Combination sets of neckwear and sus- penders, $2. Lion Shirts. $1 to $2.50. Around His Neck Every conceivable shape and fabric from America’s foremost makers, 25¢ to $2. SELEGT FROM SCHNEIDER'S GREAT STOCK In the matter of quality every man who has ever worn them is of the opinion that they are est, with the attached cuff and coat style, white and fancy pleated, Money Cheerfully Refunded are truly appreciated Christ- they know the A £ Beautiful Not a thing in our boys’ Christmas gift—Caps, Sw that are good values at $ at $3.85. isfactory than playthins a fleeting hour. (2707} Clothing House OLIDAY GIFTS For the Husband, Sweetheart, Father and Boys Schneider Bros.” Arficles mas Gifts for any man or boy. They value something with Schneider Bros.” label because Section for Boys section but what would be suited for a and best of all our “Best Ever” Suits All are practical, more sat- in clot difference. and children’s eaters, Gloves, 6 and $5, now which last but Big Presents for Men Just now, when you can find a dozen places to put every dollar you can spare, we're making $16 count for more than vsual We're offering Kuppenheimer’s finest fabrics in Suits and Overcoats at $16 that ought to be priced at $22 acd 424. Blacks, blues, greys, colors in plenty.' - thes. Smoking Jackets A smoking jacket has the right of way among the more substan- tial gifts for men. and are buttoned with one or two frogs. the favorite materials in gray blue and brown, $5 to $12. Hosiery. The best jackets are cut somewhat longer this season Double faced calf cloths are | For Men and Boys Always a welcome gift for men and boys, 25¢ to $ 1.50 per pair. En:lish and German Cashmeres 50c. A Warm Present Underwear that is very decidedly a winner is Wilson’s Ribbed, $1; Lamby’ Wool, $1.75; Saxony Wool, $2 and $2 50; Mentor Union Suits, $1.50 to $6. ' 'eago News. This forenoon, the three Fen- ‘Jund’s, Halyorson and Charles were arraigned. They plead guilty and were given fines of $50 each and costs. The work of Mr. Munch in appre- herding those violators of the fish laws and succeeding in getting con- victions in every case, is certainly very credible. 1909 Diaries. The largest and best line of 1909 diaries ever carried in this part of the state can now be seen at the Pioneer office. We have made special efforts ot secure the largest assortment ever shown in the northwest. Those who want special kinds ‘should call early and make their selection. Missionary Returned. Mrs. Henry Thorpe, nee Miss Mabel Johnson of Turtle River, who has been doing missionery work with her husband in Sen Yen, China, for the last two. years, has returned for a short visit with friends and relatives and is now visiting at her old home in Turtle River. Sale and Supper. The Methodist Ladies Aid society will hold a sale of quilts and plain sewing and fancy articles on Tues- day afternoon and evening, Dec. 15th at the I. O. O. F. hall and will serve a meat pie supper from 5 to 8 o’clock. Notice of Special Election of Independent School District of Bemidji Whereas a petition has been pre- sented to the undersigned, as Clerk of said District, requesting that a special meeting of the legal voters of said District be called at the time and place, and for the purposes hereinatter set forth, Now therefore, notice is hereby given, That a special meeting of the legal voters of Independent Sghool District of Bemidji will be held at the Central School House located in block four (4) of the First Addition to Bemidji, in the city of Bemidji, Beltrami county, Minnesota, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of Decem- ber, 1908, at four o’clock p. m., the polls to be kept open until eight o’clock p. m. of that day, for the purpose of voting upon the proposi- tion of authorizing the School Board of said District to issue the bonds of said District in the sum of Thirty- five Thousand Dollars ($35,000), in denominations of $1,000, each, bear- ing interest at the rate of five (5) per cent per annum, payable in fif- teen years from date of issue, in- terest payable semi-annually, for the purpose of erecting and constructing a High School and Graded School building upon Block D of Bemidji, Townsite & Improyement Com- pany’s subdivision of out-lots C, D and E, in Bemidji, Minnesota, said Block D, having been heretofore purchased by said District as and for such school site. Dated this 12th day of December, 1908. GRAHAM M. TORRANCE, Clerk of Independent School Dis- trict of Bemidii LOWER COURT IS REVERSED John R, Hegeman Discharged From Custody. New York, Dec. 12.—John R. Hege- man, president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company, who was ar- rested last February on a charge of perjury in connection with a report to the state insurance department, has been discharged from custody. This action was taken after the ap- . JOHN R HEGEMAN. pellate division of the supreme court had reversed the order of the lower court, which dismissed a writ of ha- beas corpus brought by Mr. Hege- man’s counsel after his arrest. Since Hegeman’s arrest and the dismissal of the habeas corpus he had been un- der bail. ‘The Maroon Monster. Friend—1 suppose you run down a great many people? Motorist—Well, sometimes 1 run them up. Friend— Run them up? Motorist—Yes; last night 1 ran two men up a tree.—Chi- HAMBERLA COUGH CoughsColds CROUP, Whooping Cough ‘This remedy can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. It contains 20 opium or other harmful drug and may be given as confi- dently to a baby as to an adult, Price 25 cents, large size 50 cents. For Sale at Barker’s Drug Stere WANIS ONE CENT A WORD. FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Coal stove, base burner, size 14, in good condition, Inquire of Dr. Higbie, veterinary at Pogue’s barn, FOR SALE—Rubber stamps. The Pioneer will procure any kind of a rubber stamp for you an short notice. FOR SALE—Horses, harness, sleds, at my barn in rear of postoffice block. S. P. Hayth. FOR RENT. A PN NNNNNA FOR RENT: Furnished room with or without board. 508 Beltrami avenue. LOST and FOUND AN NN { FOUND—Pair gold-bowed specta- cles. Owner can have same by applying to this office and paying for this notice. FOUND—Pair of glasses. Owner can have same by applying at this office and paying for this notice. MISCELLANEOUS. PUBLIC LIBRARY—Open' Tues days, Thursdays and Saturdays 2:30to 6 p. m., and Saturday evening 7:30 to 9 p. m. also. Library in basement of Court House. Mrs. Harriet Campbell librarian. WANTED—TO RENT—A Rem- ington typewriter. Apply to Pio- neer office, at once. Want Ads FOR RENTING A PROPERTY, SELL- ING A BUSINESS OR GCBTAINING HELP ARE BEST. Pioneer e il