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X THE BEMI J1 VOLUME 6. NUMBER 206. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, WEDNESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 16, 1908. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH - BEMIDJI MAY ENTER NEW STATE BASEBALL LEAGUE Formation of League, to Include Teams Representing This City and Crookston, Is Being Agitated at Fargo.— Bemidji Has Good Grounds. The proposition to start a North- Dakota-Northern Minnesota base- ball league has again “bobbed up” through an agitation which is being made at Fargo to organize a league | of that character which will include | among its members the city of Be- midji. A telegram from Fargo says of the proposition: “Fargo, N. D. Dec. 15.—North Dakota may have a state baseball league in 1909, or may be enlarged to include Crookston and Bemidji, anesn!a. “Unless there is a posslb\hty of the Northern league breaking into the Twin cities, Fargo will not be| with the old organization. The jumps to Duluth and Winnipeg are too long. Winnipeg and Brandon will undoudtedly align themselves with teams in western Canada, and Duluth with the Wisconsin State league or the copper county. “Fargo, Wahpeton, Valley City, Minot, Jamestown, Bismark, Devils Lake, Grand Forks and possibly the two Minnesota towns would furnish a compact league. “Itis thought there would be little or no difficulty in securing eight of these town in a league that could be profitably operated with a short schedule next summer. “Considerable interest has been aroused over the plan and a meeting will be called soon.” A propositlon similar to this was agitated two years ago and a num- ber of fans in this city formed a sort of organization for the purpose |on the wall, of putting a first class club in this city as a member of the circuit. However, Grand Forks city which was the real pivot of the proposed league fell down and the proposition for a league was abandoned. There are excellent grounds in Bemidji located in the heart of the city and it is very likely that a Bemidji team in this circuit would be a paying proposition. However, the matter is still in the incubator” stage and whether the proposition will materialize depends on the action of several local fans. /I() %\\K Y\{\@ & EVERYBODY CAN HAVE A HAND IN IT We have done OUR part to make this the Biggest and Best Christmas EVER and the fin~st sight in town 1s our Beautiful Stock of Christmas Gifts containing all that is Bright, Fresh, New and Novel in Holiday Goods. WHERE YOU COME IN Is in simply getting busy and making your Christmas se'ections from our wonderfully complete assprtment of REALLY DFSIRABLE GIFTS at the fairest and most reasonable prices. YOU GET NEW IDEAS one roof nearly everything Christmas time. it is a privilege. 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COME AND SEE THE LATEST beawiful holiday goods and you will oblige us by con idering this a personal invita- tion to call and inspect our extensive and up-to-date line Merit, Quality and Fair Prices Are waiting for you here in riety of the Best Holiday Selections of the year, and our connection with a great va- to buyers of gifts is “A ALL Bemidji: Minn. CTIVFE PAGF | THE ELKS’ GHARITY BALL WILL BE HELD TONIGHT Decorations Will Be Beautiful; and Music to be Given by Famous Ainsworth Orchestra. Final preparations are concluded for the second annual charity ball which will be given at the city hall this evening, under . the auspices of Bemidji Lodge, No. 1052, B. P. O. Elks, and arrange- ments for which were planned some two weeks ago. The members of the lodge and their helpers who have decorated the hall have completed one of the best jobs ever attempted in the city and a surprise is in store for those who attend the function thiseven- ing. The lighting and decorations together with the streamers, will carry out the color scheme of the order, purple and white, and A. L. Barker, chairman of the decorating committee, may well be proud of the work he and “the boys” have accomplished. One of the best features of the dance will be the music, which will be furnished by the famous Ains- worth Orchestra of Minneapolis. This organization is composed of skilled artists who are giving con- certs at different points throughout the mnorthwest. They will give several musical selections prior to the beginning of the dance, and all holders of invitations and tickets will be admitted to this concert free of charge. The following are the committees having charge of the dance and the preliminary arrangements therefor: Exeuctive Committee—]. O. Har- ris, chairman; W. J. Markham, secre- tary; A. L. Barker, "treasurer; J. C. | Parker, E. A. Schueider. Ptinting Committee—A. G. Rut- ledge, chairman; A. B. Allen, W. N. Bowser. Decorating Committee—A. L. Barker, chairman; J. C. Parker, J. H. Foss, A. L. Wyler, Dr. G. M. | Palmer, Eric Ives, C. H. Woodward, C. 1. Covington, Oscar Erwig. Music Committee—E. H. Jerrard, .A‘ P. White, W. L. Brooks, F. S. Lycan. Floor Committee—Bert Barker, Oscar Erwig, W. L. Brooks, F.S. 'Lycan, J. C. Covington, F. D. La- Favar, Dr. G. M. Palmer. Eleven O’clock Toast—E. H. Jerrard, Exalted Ruler. Uniformed Rank at Brainerd. Word comes from Brainerd that | the members of the Brainerd Knights of Pythias lodge are contemplating the organization of a Uniform Rank of the order and that the organiza- tion will be perfected some time the | first of the year. The Brainerd brethren are reach- ing out for members for the rank and it is more than likely that 2 number of the Bemidji Knights will affiliate with Brainerd. PAPKE AND KELLEY WENT | TO A DRAW LAST NIGHT Illinois Man Is Badly-Beaten Up, While Kelley Left Ring Practically Unmarked. o Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 16.— Hugo Kelly, of Chicago, and: Billy Papke, former middleweight cham- pion, fought 25 fast rounds at the Jeffries Vernon arena last night. At the close of the final round, with both men fighting strong, Referee IJefienes called it a draw.. Kelly left the ring without a mark, while Pakpe was a sight, " with both eyes closed and cheek bones pounded to a pulp. The draw decision was loudly pro- tested by Kelly’s backers and a { majority of the 4,500 spectators. The fight was fast from start to finish. The men tired in the last forced almost to fight both of them to break in clinches. - Kelly almost won the fight in the first minute, when he beat Papke to the ropes and . had the Illinois Thunderbold groggy: At various stages throughout the fight either one man or the other seemed to be winning by a knockout, but each boxer recovered and fought stub- :{ was given his liberty. ten rounds and Referee Jeffries was|’ bornly. Kelly did the cleaner hit- ting, although Papke was the ag- gressor in every round. . In . the last few rounds Papke seemed en- tirely blind, with both eyes appar- ently completely closed: The men weighed in at 158 pounds at 7 o’clock and both seemed in-per- fect condition. — A. P."Henrionnet Dead. A. P. Henrionnet of this city died at his home last evening at 6 o’clock after suffering for three years with a complication of heart trouble and dropsy. Mr. Henrionnet’s health had been gradually failing for several months and a week ago he was seized with a severe attack of heart trouble, being_confined to hls bed until last evening when he passed through that door whose curtain never out- ward swings.” The deceased is survived bya wife and two children, Roland, aged sixteen years, and Ruby,-aged thir- teen. He was a kind father and a loving husband and was well-liked by all who knew him. A. P.Henrionnet was born on the day of Lincoln’s death, April 15th, 1865, being forty-three years of age at his demise. His parents left Shakopee, Minn., (his birthplace) when he was five years old and moved to Long Prairie where Mr. Henrionnet was married eighteen years ago to Miss Carrie Wilcox, who survives him. They lived ten years in Park Rapids before coming to this city five years ago, where they have continued to reside until the present time. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Presbyterian church, Reverend White conducting the services. Interment will be made in Green wood cemetery. DESERTER FROM FT. WARD GAUGHT AT CASS LAKE Charles Nelson Taken to Fort Snelling This Morning, in Charge of an Officer. Cass Lake, Dec. to Pioneer.)—Charles was taken to Fort morning by a sergeant of the U. S. army of regulars which is stationed a court martial at the Snelling from the U. S. army. Nelson came to Cass Lake about Fort Ward, Washington. Nelson was imprisoned in the vil- lage lock up and A. F. Cummings, city justice, wrote to Fort Ward, Nelson’s statements, and asking what would be done in the matter. Two weeks passed, and as nothing was heard from Fort Ward, Nelson He remained in Cass Lake. On Monday Mr. Cummings re- ceived a telegram - from Fort Ward requesting him to bhold Nelson and that a Sergeant would arrive ftom Fort Snelling to take charge of the deserter. The sergeant arrived in Cass Lake yesterday and arrested Nelson, leaving this morning with his prisoner for Fort Snelling. Nelson will be given a court martial hearing at Fort Snelling and be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years. Mrs. Heglin Dead. Mrs. Heglin of Buéna Vista died suddenly at 6 o’clock this morning, from what is believed to have been heart trouble, at the residence of C. |L. Heffron of this city. Mrs. Heglin was the mother of a large family which was partly de- pendent upon her for their living, owing to the fact that the husband has left home. The deceased was in the city last evening and went to the Heffron home to spend the night with her daughter, Leora, who was helping in the household. Mrs: Heglin became sick during the night and a" doctor was called about 3 o’clock. She became worse about 6 a. m. and the doctor was called!again but she died before he reached the house. A post-mortem examination was to have been held on the body this afternoon or will be held tomorrow ‘morning to deurmme the exact cause of h th 16.—(Special | & Nelson, 2|g deserter from the U. S. army bar- |8 acks at Fort Ward, Washington, |} Snelling this |§ at Fort Snelling, and will be given |} barracks, on the charge of desertion |§ a month ago and was taken sick |} shortly after his arrival here. He|} stated that he was a deserter from | & it is more than likely that he will |8 CASS LAKE WOMAN ATE POISON TO GAUSE DEATH Mrs. Mamie Carmen Was Despondent Over Domestic Affairs.—Is in Dangerous Condifion. Pioneer.)—Mrs. Mamie' Carmen, daughter of Alex. Kittson, made a rash attempt at self destruction last night, devouring several bi-chloride of mercury tablets, and but for the heroic work of two loca! physicians, would undoubtedly have speedlly expired. Rumor has it tbat Mrs. Carmen has been very despondent of late over domestic affairs, and that her attempt at suicide was caused by worry until she was deranged. The woman came to Cass Lake ago and has been stopping with her mother. i Although she was despondent, there was no suspicion that she would do herself bodily harm until last night, when she was detected eating the poisonous tablets. Drs. Smith and Christenson were hastily summoned. They used stomach pumps and worked on Mrs. Carmen for several hours, saving her life temporarily, but the condi- tion of the woman is such that it is believed that she cannot pos- sibly recover. Mrs, Carman is the daughter of Alexander Kittson, who met a tragic death in the waters of Cass Lake, and who, with Joe North, was drowned while on a fishing trip, about a year ago. Be Your Own Tanner and Glove Maker. By using our tans and patterns any person can do their own tan- ning and mitten and glove making at home. Buckskin tanning a spec- ialty. Complete directions with each order. For particulars write Cass Lake, Dec. 16.—(Special o from Superior -about three weeks |« CARPENTER WON FIRST MILE RACE FROM SCHULTZ Crookston Ghémpion Crossed the Line Leading by Onmly Three Feet.—Race Was Closest Contest Ever Pulled Off Harry Carpenter, champion roller | skater of Crookston, defeated Frank Schultz, the champion of Hibbing, in a one-mile roller race at the local skating rink, last evening, Schultz being less than four feet ““to the bad” when Carpenter crossed the tape. The race was a_contest from the firing of the starter’s gun until the last lap was skated, and both of the skaters put forth every effort t o win. ‘Loafing” was not on the program,as time for the mile (3:20) will indi- cate. A. L. Wyler, J. M. Markham and G. Ruh acted as judges of the race, and A. G. Rutledge was starter. The skaters started from opposite sides of the rink; and when the gun was fired, a dog belonging to Rut- ledge became frightened and rushed | i front of Schultz, causing him to i slow up, when he had plainly gotten | the start of Carpenter. The dog incident, however, did not materially | affect the result of the race. The race was for one mile, and | the series is to be for the best two out of three, all mile beats. At the firing of the starter’s gun, both Carpeunter and Schultz got away fast, Schultz leading) in Bemidji. slightly at the jump. The race was a very even one the entire twenty laps and it was only by the hardest kind of workthat Carpenter managed | to gain three feet on his opponent in the last three laps, and the finish was so close that the judges were compelled to be very alert at the finish. The time made for the race, three minutes and twenty seconds, was very fast, considering the size of the rink, and indicates that Car- penter and Schultz are very fast men. It was rather expected that Carpenter would easily defeat Schultz, but last night’s race showed that they are very evenly matched, and the race tonight will undoubtedly. be a stubborn contest. On account of the Elks’ Charity Ball being held tonight, the second of the races will be skated at 8:30 this evening, giving all ample time to see the race before going to the ball. Should Schultz win the race, and make the series so far a draw, it has been decided between the two skaters that they will skate a third mile race, half an hour later this evening, in order to decide who is the faster man. Midwest Chemical Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Views and novel calendars, suit- able for Christmas presents at the Local news;on iast page. Reed Studio, Dressers select from. and prices right. 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