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— %y THE LITTLE WATGH FAGTORY CHRISTMAS This simply means— Don’t forget the “Little Watch Factory” when making your Xwas pur- chases. Look this list over and see if you can find what you are looking for: Vest Chains $2 00 to $7.00 ........ 1.50 to Bracelets . 250to0 16.00 Lockets..... .75 to Rings (Ladies) 1.50 to 12.00 Baby Rings .75 to Brooches... 1.25 to 13.50 WATCHES T can suit you in- the watch line as I have every- thing — 20 and 25 year Gold Filled and solid Gold. . Have you seen the new thin watch for gentlemen? CLOCKS:—I have some very nice Mantle Clocks, guaranteed for $6.00 and $6.50. I have only mentioned a few things and I want you to come in and look at my goods and get prices. 1909 Dairies at the Pioneer office. Auto for hire. T. J. Andrews, Phone No. 4. Christmas candles and ornaments at Peterson’s. ¢ G. E. Schuneman of Crookston was a guest at the Markham - yester- day. Views and novel calendars, suit- able for Christmas presents at the Reed Studio, FOR RENT: Two modern rooms; also 7-room house. Inquire at 520 Beltrami avenue. The Continued Story of Current Evenis. Geo to Hakkerup’s for photos. Ei D. Moore and J. K. Strange- land of Deer River were guests at the Markham hotel last night. Birch wood, jack pine and tamarac, four foot and sixteen inch. Hayth wood yard, rear of P. O. block. The way to a woman’s heart is by praising her cooking. Itis easy if she uses Hunt’s Perfect Baking Powder and Extracts. They never dissapoint, A. W. Almquist and F. J. Keefe of Laporte came up from that M. Drocher of Brainerd went to|Place last evening and spent the Big Falls last night on business for the Cudahy Packing company. John Goodman of this city went to Kelliher last evening to collect some money which is owed to him at that place. Miss Hazel Olson returned to the city on the north-bound M. & I. passenger train from Minneapolis where she enjoyed a week’s visit with friends. Peter Slough of Nary, who is en- gaged in the fuel business, arrived in the city last evening and spent a day in Bemidji. Churches, schools and societies can be supplied with everything in the Christmas line from start to finish only at Peterson’s. E. J. Swedback arrived in the city last evemng from Minneapolis and Pgs}oflice pulQ 1 m!!ulrn 5..\.}.&:01)5..§ L ARTS MISS DICKINSON ART OF PIANO PLAYING 407 BELTRARI AVE, MRS. JOHN R. STEWART Instruction on Piano, Pipe Organ and Harmony 609 Bemidji Ave. Phoue No. 9 LAWYER . FRANK: A. JACKSON LAWYER BEMIDJI £ D. H. FISK Atto ney and Counsellor at Law Otfice over Post Office E. E McDonald EY AT LAW umfi?figRN Offics: Swedback Block FRANCIS S. ARNOLD, LL.M. Land Titles Examined and Deraigned 802 Beltrami Ave. MINN PHVSK:IANS AND SURGEONS. dae LA W ALV, WA M. nk. Phone No. 51 Office over First Nation: House No. 6o1 Lake Blvd. Phone No. 351 Dr. A. E. Henderson Physician and Surgeon Office over First National;Bank, Bemidji, Mjfin Office Phone 36. Residence Phone 72 DENTISTS. DR. D. L. STANTON DENTIST Office in Winter Block DR. J. T. TUOMY Dentist st Nattonal Bank Bu 14'g. Tetephone No. 230 DRAY AND TRANSFER. ‘Wes Wright, and Trensfer. e 404 Beltrami Ave. Phone 40. TOm Smart Safe and Plano moving. g‘rl:g;;‘ Bl“s 818 America Ave. ow are yoor Kidneys? Mt 1s dangerons TR b SR Owl Drug Store YOUNG >MEN WANTED AT ONCE ‘To k.mrn ‘Telegraphy and prepare for theRail- way and Commercial Telegraph Service— Un- abie to fll orders — Weltaat cocs for ;mmc ulars—Telegraph Depart: DAKOTA BUSIHESS GULI.EGE Fargo, N. h kidneys are ly% strengthen the hem to sad healthy condition. 25 cents. So Owl Drug Store. LECTRI BITTERS c THE BEST FOR BILIOUSNESS AND KIDNEYS, DR.KING’'S NEW DISCOVERY Will Surely Stop That Goughs i in here for several days i*ar his local interests. Partridge of Cass Lake from the “Lake” yester- ¢rnoon and went north on « I passenger train last night. S. C. Bailey of this city went to Big Falls last night on the north- bound passenger train to attend to some personal business at the “Falls.” Mrs. Charles Blakeley of Farley spent yesterday doing some Christ- mas “shopping” in the city and returned home last evening on the M. & I. passenger train. Ike Blooston, of the Berman Emporium, went to Kelliher last evening on business and returned to the city on this morning’s south- bound M. & I. passenger train Aad A.Tone, a Northome attorney, was an out-of-town visitor on pro- fessional business in the city yester- - | day, returning home last evening on the north-bound passenger train. J. P. Kennedy, who has been in the livery business in Grand Forks from the very earliest days of that community, was a visitor in Bemidji yesterday. He left last evening on a business trip to Big Falls. William Gerlinger roed to their home I’ort Hope last night day’s “shopping’” serlinger called on [ ‘ y while his wife 2 ded to the “shop- ping.” M. H. Redick of Grand Forks, the veteran hide dealer who has been buying hides in North Dakota for the last twenty years, came over from his home yesterday afternoon and left last evening to visit points Nick-0 - Teen Know All Men by These Presents, Greeting: Unto us has been given the honorable task of sup- plying to the faithful of every race and clime, copies and Benign Presence, which we, with great love and fealty, have agreed to do. Therefore, come, ye, and buy, and the price Oh, say 75c coin of the ream. Special: The smile maker of now, we loan them for 75 years at lc the year. No extra charge for this Reserved Seat. S === Crane & Gould 218 Beltrami Ave. e along the north line of the M. & I.| _ |rallway. of Nick-O-Teen’s Comfortir g §| night in the city, this morning. Christ Litchke of Grand Rapids passed through the city yesterday afternoon enroute to Bismark, N. D., where he has accepted a posi- tion in a bank at that place. Views and novel calendars, suit- able for Christmas presents, at the Reed Studio. A. Cameron, one of the popular traveling men who often stop in this city, left last evening for Big Falls on business for the Stone- Ordean-Wells company of Duluth. C. J. Covington, a member of the plumbing firm of Jerrard & Coving- ton, went to Mizpah last night on business for the firm and returned to the city on this morning’s train. George Kirk of this city departed last night on the M. & I. passen- ger train for his logging camps near Northome after enjoving a day’s visit with his family in this city. J. E. McGrath of Minneapolis, the Superior Midget who represents returning home the B. Heller Liquor company, was among the out-of-town traveling men who spent last night in the city. ] Ed. Tabor of this city, who travels for Melges Brothers, passed through Bemidji last evening on one of his trips in the company’s jinterests enroute from Brainerd to Blackduck. Masks at Peterson’s. F.]. Eagan of Brainerd; chief engineer on the M. & I., spent yes- terday in this city as a guest at the Markham hotel and left last evening for Blackduck to attend to some official duties at the “duck.” A. B. Clair ot Grand Rapids ar- rived in the city yesterday afternoon on the west-bound Great Northern passenger train and left on the evening train for Northome where he will spend a few dayson busi- ness. ) The St. Philip’s aid will hold their apron sale starting Tuesday, Decem- ber 15, to last all week at J. Bisiar’s music store, Minnesota avenue. They will also have a food sale Fri- day and Saturday, December 18 and 19. Dr. Sample, the Minneapolis dentist, came to the city last even- ing. Dr. Sample is still feeling quite “chesty” over his achieve- ment during the hunting season when he killed a large moose in the woods, up north. An indian picture makes a de- lightful present. We have the best, |at the Reed Studio. Mrs. E. A. Barker and little ichildren of this city, returned last evening on the north-bound passen- they enjoyed a six weeks’ visit at Mrs. Barker’s old home. Harry Brummond, the Walker midji. of Walker, and is {partner of Gust Kulander in the | Walker and also at the Red Lake Indian agency. at Peterson’s. A. B. Allen and daughter, Grace, St. Paul where Mr. Allen spent |were united in marriage at the iPresbyterian parsonage Saturday jafternoon, Rev. S. E. P. White officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Green went to Blackduck Saturday even- ing ‘and will make their home on Mr. Green’s farm, northeast of that village. / : ! NCCCATIVA/IE DANE ger train from St. Charles, in the southern part of the state, where merchant, spent last night in Re- Mr. Brummond is the mayor the business .conducting of a general store at Santa Claus headquarters always |returned to the city last night from several days on business and met Mail orders filled only up to. the 19 at Peterson’s. Buy your Christmas »presents at the Bargain store, next door to the postoffice and get a $3° picture with each $12.50 purchase. ~ Deputy Sheriff John Bailey of this city went to Walker this morning on the M. & I. passenger train to attend to some business at the county"seat of Cass county. Reverend’' B. Parks of Leonard went to Nary- this morning on his way to. Schoolcraft to hold the annual meeting of the - Congrega- tional church at that place. I. G. Haycraft, who has a large farm near Farley and deals in timber on a small scale, came in from his farm this morning and spent the day attending to some business and visiting friends in the city. Thomas Bailey, Jr,, of Interna- tional Falls, deputy sheriff of Koochi- * | ching County, returned to the “Falls” last evening after enjoying a few days’ visit at the home of his father; Sheriff Bailey of this city. C. N. Smith of Minneapolis, who has charge of the woods’ department of the Hennipin Lumber company, came in this morning from Kelliher, where he was looking after some of the company’s logs, and spent today on business in this city. Fred Smith of this city, who has been in the employ of the M., R. L. & M. rallway in this city during the last few years, departed yesterday afternoon on the west-bound Great Northern passenger train for Seattle, Wash., where he will make his future home, Thomas Kerrick, the tailor, returned to the city this morning from Blackduck and other points “up the line.” Mr. Kerrick was formerly a traveling salesman for the American Woolen Mills com- banv of Chicago and consequently has a large north-country trade. E. B. Heiberg, state food inspector for the Pure Food department of the State of Minnesota, arrived in the city last night from Thief River Falls and Crookston and will spend a few days inspecting the intérests in this section of the country. Mr. Heiberg has the enviable reputation of being one of the very best food inspectors in the United States and Minnesota is indeed fortunate in having a man of his ability in her employ. ~ ]. Bisiar, the local piano man, went to International Falls last night on business for the Bemidji Music house. It would be a waste of space and time to attempt to enumerate and describe the different articles com- prised in our'toy department. Noth- ing but personal inspection, which I respectfully and urgently invite, can give you an intelligent appre- ciation of our select and varied stock. Peterson. 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 School 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 thel 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 & Improvement 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 Bemidji. Lemon, Chocolate, Custard These ate the three vareties of “OUR-| PIE” preparation which are creating so much favorable comment everywhere, Each Bemidji Roller Rink Tuesday and Wednesday December 15 and 16 Schults, VS. Carpenter Crookston Champion of Mesaba Range (ood Cotfee. We have the choicest brands of Coffee to be obtained in the city We want you to try a potnd of our “Nickel Cuti” Our own brand For a good Coffee we have “Our Winner” at 25¢ You will find an excellent variety of the best brands of C.ffee at our store We have constantly in stock. a choice line of Teas, Spices, etc., etc. Call at our store or ptone 206 or 207 packege is put up sceording 0 the strictest ure Food Laws. It does not require an ex- | gerxenced cook to make good pies from “OUR- ! 1E.” Just the proper .proportions of all{ ingredients are in the package ready for | your immediate use. At grocers, 10 cents. | ROE & MARKUSEN ADMISSION 10 CENTS S R T e T Novelty Leaders Leather Headquarters it is beautiful, Leather Indian Dolls No. 480 Chief 11 inches high, buck- CRANE & GOULD 218 Beltrami Avenue There is an unusual satisfaction at the Holiday season giving something that is uncommon. Indian and Mexican craftsmen is seldom seen beyond the s:i useful and getting more uncommon ev: special effort this season in the direcnon of original novelties and new features has met with most gratifying success and we shall deem it a privilege to show you a very extensive assortment Appliqued $1.00 Miss Grace, who was returning ki S oy Child’s, sizes 6 to 10. .. .§1and $1.50 Worked over leather in all colors of Ifrom an extended visit with relatives No. 805 Squaw, 12 inches high, all o0 0017 10 9 $1.25 and $1.75 beadg an; ixfierent designs lin St. Joseph, Missouri, They were leather, fancy beads and painted, $l ? ol No. 10 _Slze 2XE Ll $1.00 accompanied by little Dorothy ; Ladies, sizes 3 to 6. ...$1.75 and $2 No.8 Size3x6....... ..... $2.00 { Cooley of St. Paul who will spend No. 483 Chief, 9 inches high, Bisque ; No.9 Sizebx4.. ........... $2.50 | several days at the.Allen home. body, fancy fur suit........ $1.00 Men’s sizes 7 to 12, $2, $2.25, $2.60 Fancy Opors Gldss Bags | Mr. James Green of Blackduck 5 5 Sy . a2 . i i Doll Moccasins, decorated with Ladies’ tur trimmed Pocahantas Moc- Worked on fine white leather, all caga o i e beads........ AT L 25¢ casins, sizes 340:6: 5. i s $2.50 fancy cut beads . ... .......... $4 We extend to you an invitation to call 'on us when in Bemidji. ing through our salesroom you will have a better idea of tlie lines that we sell thau we can give by illustrations, which in many cases cannot do justice and give you an adequate idea of the goods as they are: Our building is next door to the corner of 3rd St. and Beltrami Ave. Make our store your headquarters, and do not hesitate to call on us for any information or suggestions. Br Navajo Indian Blankets All native wool, good weaves, ground colors in white, { wood and Rushes, natures own red gray and brown, designs black { colorings. and some red. g Mexican Zarapes, Scarfs and Pillow Tops, $1.75 to $15.00 ; We make a specialty of Art Leather Goods, Burnt Painted and Babies’, sizes 1to 5. ........... 75¢ An offering of genuine Indian, Mexican and Na- tive Handicraft for-the Holiday Season 1908 The wonderful handxurau of Holiday Goods, that are as new as they are pleasing and appropriate. Ojibwa Indian Hand Made Mats heavy! Hand woven from Cedar, Bass- $6 to $25. $2, $2.50 and $3 Leather, Pillow Covers, Banners, Calendars, Table Mats, Albums, Bags and other leather goods in great variety. MAIL ORDER SPECIALS Indian Moceasins Indian Calendars—Three sizes. Small 25¢ Medium 50¢ Large 75¢ Beaded Bags We want to know you personally. Aiter look-