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THR LITTLE WATCH FAGTORY Bl CHRISTMAS This simply means— Don’t forget the Little Watch Faciory” when making your Xuxas pur- chases. Look this list over and see if you can find what you are looking for: Vest Chains $2.00 to $7.00 Fobs 5 00 Bisaaies 150t 9 Bracelets 250 to 16 00 Lockets..... .75t0 700 Rings (Ladies) 1.50 to 12.00 Baby Rings .75t 150 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 Mautle 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. Pomer” GHAS. L. GUMMER WANTS 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. FOR RENT — Nicely furnished housz, reasonable. Will board for rent. Phone 9. FOR RENT: Furnished room with or without board. 508 Beltrami avenue. FOR RENT—Two nicely furnished rooms. Phone No. 9. LOST and FOUND LOST—Handbag, Minnesota avenue and G. N. depot, or at depot. Contained envelope witk $50 cash, envelope marked Elen Gleason, also $5 in small money, loose, knife, lead pencil, etc. Finder please leave at Pioneer office for reward. between 817 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 § 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. DR.KING’S NEW DISCOVERY Will Surely Stop That Gough. YOU OWE it to your family; a means of instant, certain and inexpensive communication wita the outside world. Order the Northwestern 1909 Dairies at the Pioneer office. able for Christmas presents at the Reed Studio, Miss Annie Olson of Bagley was a visitor in the cily yesterday J. E. Tulley, formerly of this_ city, came in last evening on the freight had been cruising for the logging firm of Blake & Hawkins. Christmas postals at the Pioneer office. W. R. Spears, the Redby mer- chant, came in yesterday morning on the Red Lake train and drove out to Solway yesterday afternoon to attend to some business matters there. D. A. McFarlane of this city, master carpenter on. the M. & I, went to International Falls last evening to attend to some duties which required his presence at the “Falls.” Reverend Kolste, of the Norwegian Lutheran church of this city, went to Laporte this morning on the M. & I. passenger train to attend a business meeting of the parish at that place. Roadmaster Harry Mills, of the M. &. I, went to International Falls last evening on official business and returned to the city this afternoon on the Bemidji-International Falls “local” freight train. line of Christmas postals. Parties will find a good line from which to select their cards. Reverend Davies, of the Episco- pal church of this city, left last evening on the north-bound M. & I. passenger train for International Falls where he will hold Episcopal services this evening. I. G. Haycraft and son, Everett, of Farley spent yesterday on a com- bined business and pleasure visit in the city and returned to Farley last evening on the north-bound M. & I. passenger train. John. Masters, owns a “liquid emporium” in Northome, spent yesterday extending the ‘‘glad hand” to friends in this city and returned home on the M. & I passenger train last evening. who city, returned last evening on the M. & I. passenger train from Min- neapolis and Chicago where he has been transacting business during the last week. An Indian picture makes a de- lightful present. We have the best, at the Reed Studio. Mrs. A. E. Witting of this city went to Blackduck last evening for a short visit with Mr. Witting, who is engaged in the lumber business with Charles Trondson at the “Duck,” and returned to the city this morning. J. W. Feldman, father of Mrs. A. Hagberg of this city, returned to Northome last evening after enjoy- ing a two days’ visit at the Hag- berg home. Mr. Feldman would have remained longer in the city but he purchased a fine lot of chickens and had to take them home. A. F. Turner of Grand Forks, N. D., one of the pioneer residents of the ‘‘Flickertail” state, came over from Grand Forks yesterday and stopped here on his way to Fowlds to look after a business deal. He G. N. train from the east. Christmas stickers and tags at the Pioneer office. Toseph F. Koelmel of Crookston registered at the Markham yester- day. Mr. Koelmel was for many years engaged in the saloon busi- ness at Crookston and while acting as the manager of the “Little Jim,” Minnesota. “Joe” is now traveling on theroad for a wholesale house and is doing very well. E. E. Gearlds has decided to con- LOCAL HAPPENINGS | B, Views and novel calendars, suit-| and registered as a guest atthe; | Hotel Markham. train from Blackduck near where he | The Pioneer has a well-selected | A. P. White, president of the jat his old home. Lumbermens National Bank of this | gone about five days. left for Fowlds by way of the delayed | was among the traveling men who | 8 he made many friends -in northern| Go to Hakkerup’s for photos. heating stoves at W. M. Ross’. Birch wood, jack pine and tamarac, four foot and sixteen inch. Hayth wood yard, rear of P. O. block. What's in 2 name? There is as- surance of quality in Hunt’s Perfect Extracts and Baking Powder that lmeanspurity and satisfaction always. I J. Bisiar, the local piano man, ireturned to the city this morning | from Granfalls where he transacted business for the + house. Bemidji Music Mr. and Mrs. George E. Ericson of Spooner arrived in the city this morning for a short visit here and to jattend the Elks’ charity ball this evening. Oscar Johnson of Turtle River |was an outof-town visitor on pleasure in this city yesterday, re turning to Turtle River on the even- ing train. Deputy Sheriff John Bailey of this city returned last evening from Laporte where he spent the day at- tending to some duties connected | with his office. Stanley Campbell, a prosperous farmer living in the vicinity of Shevlin, is a visitor in the city and | will spend several days here renew- |ing old acquaintances. H. Brocks of Brainerd, the genial representative of.the W. B. & W. G. Jordan company of Minneapolis, went to Northome last evening on business for his company. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Carter| of Hines came in on the south-bound M. & I. passenger train this morn- ing and spent the day in this city as guests at the Markham hotel. The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid | society will meet in the church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. This is a special work meeting and all| | the ladies are cordially invited to | attend. W. K. Knight returned to the city this morning from the vicinity of Northome where he “cruised” through the woods for several days in the interest of the Bemidji Lum- ber company. Dr. A. Henderson returned to the city last night on the noitth- bound passenger train from Fau Claire, Wiscousin, where he visited The doctor was Views and novel calendars, suit- able for Christmas presents, at the | Reed Studio. | J. A. McDonald and son, “John-l | nie”, returned to the city this morn- ing from International Falls where they have been cruising during the last week in the interest of the Be'i midji Lumber company. | A. Cameron, who ‘“‘makes” this section of the country in the interest| Eof the Stone-Ordeane-Wells company {of Duluth, came in this morning {from the north-country and spent the day among the local merchants. | 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 They will also have a food sale Fri-| iday and Saturday, December 18] {and 19. E Mrs. B. Richardson returned to the city this morning from the neigh- {borhood of Kelliher where Mr. i iRichardson is engaged as head chef |in the Jumber camps of Ross & Ross. Mits. Richardson spent several days | visiting her husband. avenue. | Twenty per cent discount on} Skating at the ice-rink tonight. Bargainsin heating stoves at W. M. Ross’ 20 per cent off. 5 An indian picture makes 3 de-| lightful present. We have the best, at the Reed Studio. Ed. Leonard of Tenstrike came in this morning to attend to some local business interests. Peter Slough, a farmer and wood dealer living at Nary, returned home this morning after spending yesterday on business in this city. :William Gilbert, a farmer living near Laporte, came in last night from a'business trip to White Earth and returned home on the M. & I. train this morning. George Kirk of this city, who logs in the neighborhood of North- ome, came in this morning from his camps and spent the dayon business and visiting with his fam- ily. WANTED: Cigar salesman in your locality to represent us. Ex- perience unnecessary; $I10, per month and expenses. Write for particulars. Monarch Cigar Co. St. Louis. Mo, J. C. Covington, junior member of the firm of Jerrard & Covington of this city, returned this morning from Mizpah where he completed the contract for the plumbing ina new school house at that point. J. T. Dolan of Superior, who often stops in Bemidji during his trips for the Twoby-Eiman compauny, returned to the city this morning from International Falls where he secured a “bunch” of orders for his company. Oscar Nelson, who has been working in the lumber camps near Nebish, came'to the city yesterday and visited with his sister, Miss Edla, until this morning, when he left for his home at Little Falls, where he will visit with his parents during the holidays. Miss Leah Berman, assistant cash- | jer in the Lumbermens National|j Bank of this city, left on the south-|E bound M. & I. passenger train this morning for Brainerd on her way to Minneapolis where she will visit a | few days with friends. Miss Ber- man will return via Duluth and |B will spend Sunday with friends at |§ the head of the lakes. 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 of Nick-O-Teen’s Comforti: g 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 Sssat. Crane & Gould 218 Beltrami Ave. Decemb_eg Bem%li l Tuesday and Wednesday ler Rink 15 and 16 duct a free lunch in connection with ; i his saloon business, in the old;§ Bacon block. Mr. Gearlds states: that he will endeavor to put out alf lunch that will in every way satisfy| the wants of the “inner man” as far as hunger is concerned; and the !l thirst can be slacked at the bar in the buffet. As Mr. Gearlds never|H does things by halves his place will |} undoubtedly become all the more popular because of the free lunch. SChUl_t—Sy vS. “Champion of Mesaba Range Carpente Croo‘l’(fston ADMISSION 10 CENTS W. M. Ross is offering special in- ducements in heating stoves. 20 per cent off. > A. B. Clair of Grand Rapids came in from Northome this morning and spent the day on business in this city. % e Christmas Postals. Without doubt, the line of Xmas postals carried by the Pioneer is the best selected stock of postals in the city. Parties wishing a full line from which to make their selections should get them as early as possible, | at this office. In addition to this we have Christmas stickers and tags. “ ADVANCE IN STANDARD OIL Rumor of New Billion Dollar Com- : pany Starts Boom. New York, Dec. 16.—There was a big jump In Standard Oil on the curb. The opening bid was 700, an advance of 10 points. The best offer was 725. This attracted general attention and started gossip as to a new company with increased capital. After half an hour of bidding a sale was made at 720. This is the highest point within three years. The ad- FlomnTa Be particular about the flour you use in making > 72 _, bies, cakes or ‘any form of pastry—if you "4 The extra pennies which Occident Flour costs you v Waich for > 7 would housewife. guard your reputation as a good Occident Special Patent Flour is so finely and evenly ground that other pastry ingredients mix with it thoroughly. Dough from Occident Flour raises evenly—browns evenly and readily. - Oven heat penetrates every part in the same degree and the result is the finest of pastry— the kind that makes a cook’s reputation. today and ' unsatisfactory tomorrow. f is only a few cents higher but those extra E}lable us to make it the finest, most nutri- tious flour, always the same, always up to its own standard—the highest in the world. comes back more than doubled in more loaves—even cooking—no batch ever spoiled—nothing to throw away. It is the most economical home flour ever milled and your grocer will give you back your monéy if you are not satisfied. Insist on this label. Ordinary flour, however, can never be depended upon. It may be good The price of Occident Flour pennies are enough to vance represented an appreciation in the company’s capital in one day of $20,000,000. It is said, on what appears to be good authority, that the new company will be, like the steel corporation, a billion dollar concern; that the capital will be $1,000,000,600, divided into $500,000,000 7 per cent preferred stock and $500,000,000 common stock. Fined $500 for Eloping. Sioux Falls, 8. D., Dec. 16.—Judge Jones has imposed a fine of $500 in the case of Norman Rygmyr, a young man formerly of Marshalltown, Ia. who entered a plea of guilty to the tharge of having run away with an- other man’s wife, the wife in the case being Mrs. Herbert Bishop, also of Marshalltown. The couple were tracesl to Sioux Falls by the husband of the woman, who caused thelr arrest on Tulv 4 last 1 Choice Lots for Sale T have for sale a few choice lots, 50x330 feet, in Reynolds' Subdivizion of White’s Addition to Bemidji. These lots are nicely lovated and will be sold on easy terms. 805 Bemidji Ave. 'H. E. REYNOLDS PILES CURED IN6 TO 14 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud- ng Pilesin6 to 14days or money retunded. 50c A Few Suggestions for Holida;g‘/ Gifts d Useful an Jewel Case, 75¢ to $12 Chi Chi E A jus Pickard Hand Painted Baker Hand Painted Libbey Cut Glass. of Sterling Silver, Rock- ford Silver many of the brands. Afull line of Gent's and Ladies’ Appropriats Gifts na. na. ggleton Cut Glass. 11 the leading brands Plate and cheaper Umbrelias, ad- ted handles. Libtey Cut Glass, Recog- nized as the Best ENGRAVED ON 7. EVERY 2 BUYING DIREGT FROM THE MANUFAGTURER, WE PROFIT---WHIGH IS A SAVING TO YOU OF 5 TO 20 PER GENT SAVE THE MIDDLEMAN'S Wz DIAMONDS Fine White Diamonds $108 per Caret Diamonds Are On the Rise counts in value. that but few of our competitors possess. The fact that we buy DIAMONDS direct from the cutters, UNMOUNTED, per- mits us to quote prices, on the most beautiful and coveted of all the earth’s products, that few other houses can meet, except by substitution of lower grades and inferior qualities. Our reputation for first quality DIAMONDS is well established: Our years of experience and careful study of the Diamond giv: us many advantages both in buying and selling We sell on a small margin of profit as our expenses are light. We give you better value for your money than you can get elsewhere. We guarantee our weights positively correct, as we buy the diamonds unmounted and mount to order. In many cates low price means short weight, as everyfraction of a carat We aye Manufacturing Jewelers and Diamond Setters. from us you save the Middle Man’s Profit. Fine Snappy White Diamonds $108 to $210 per Carat Buymg carat. A FEW TIPS ON DIAMONDS Fine 3-8 carat, $98 to $108 per carat. 1-2 carat, $110 to $140 per carat. 5-8 carat, $120 to $150 per carat. 1 carat to 11-2 carat, $140 to $210 per White Snappy’ Goods Fine 25 year case, fine Rockford movement No. 1828 $18.75 | profit. We have a fine selection of Oriental Rubies which we offer at our usual modest Fine Hand Carved Mounting, Nl thing MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED —Any- listed here forw arded immediately, posta ge prepaid, upon receipt of the price, away until'you want them, HAND ENGRAVING on articles puachased of us FREE. Gifts bought now will be laid A cordial invitation to visit our s‘ore is extended to you. practice for experienced and tasteful buyers to start their Christmas lists at Geo. T. Baker @ Co.’s Located in City Drug Store Near the Lake It is becoming a general