Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 2, 1909, Page 1

THE VOLUME 6. NUMBER 245. 1 | | BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 2, 1909. Y PIONEEF FORTY CENTS PER MONTH COUNTY ATTORNEY GETS SALARY RAISED TO $1600 Judge MecClenahan Files Decision Raising Salary of County Attorney from $1,000 to $1600.—Does Not Think Salary Should b Judge McClenahan yesterday filed with Clerk of Court Rhoda his de- cision in of Chester McKusick, county attorney of Bel- the latter resolution of the appeal trami county, wherein appealed from the the board of county commissioners in allowing him a salary of $1,000 for services as the county prose- cutor, and ordered that the salary be fixed at $1,600 per year, some- what lower than the maximum amount permitted by law. The order and the memorandum as filed by Judge McClenahan is as follows: . “State of Minnesota, | “County of Beltrami. § “District Court. Fifteenth Judi- cial District. . “In the matter of the appeal of ChesterMcKusick,countyattorney, from the resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Beltrami county fixing the salary of county attorney for the year 1909. “The above entitled matter came duly on to be heard before the undersigned, one of the judges of said court, at a general term of said court held in the Village of Bagley, Clearwater county, on the 26th day of January, 1909, Chester McKusick appearing in his own behalf and in support of the appeal, and A. W. Danaher, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Beltrami county, appearing in| e the Maxim of $2000. opposition; and the Court having duly considered the matters pre- sented, including all affidavits and exhibits, and the arguments pro and con, and being advised in the premises. “It Is Ordered, That the salary of said Chester McKusick, as County Attorney of Beltrami County, Min- nesota be, and the same hereby is, Sixteen Hundred Dollars ($1600.00) per year for and during his present term of office. “Dated February 1st, 1909. “W. S. McClenahan, District Judge. “MEMORANDUM. “The county board fixed the sal- ary of the county attorney of Bel- trami county at $1,000.00 per year. Without reference to the salary here- to-fore paid the county attorney in this county, I am satisfied that there should be an increase in this in- stance of the amount fixed by the board, though I do not think the maximum sum permitted by the statute should be adopted as com- pensation in this case. After care- fully considering the salaries paid the several county attorneys through- out this judicial district, and some other districts, I regard the sum fixed in the foregoing order fair com- pensation for the services the county attorney of the county in question will be required to render during his term of office.” BAGLEY TERM OF GOURT IS UNEXPEGTEDLY LONG Six Criminal Cases Left to Be Tried.— The Brainerd Term Is Again Continued. The present term of the district court at Bagley will last into next week, according to a statement made yesterday afternoon by Judge Mc- Clenahan just before leaving for Bagley to resume the session of court there after spending Sunday in Bemidji. The criminal work has been taken up and there the six cases left to be considered, two of which are cases of assault in the second de- gree and two others are of an ex- ceptionally disgusting character. The case of the State vs. John Torkelson, who is held on several charges, was taken up this morning* Judge McClenahan stated that, on account of the unexpectedly long term at Bagley, he has ordered the general term of the district court for Crow Wing County at Brainerd to be further continued from February 9th to the 16th inst. If matters remain the same as at present in regard to the number of judges in this district, Judge McClenahan will preside at the general term for Beltrami county which is to be convened here February 23rd. Court will be opened at Inter- national for Koochiching county on the 9th inst., and it is expected that Judge B. F. Wright of Park Rapids will preside at that session. Ben Wyler Fine Billiard Player. We note by the Milwaukee Senti- way, making a high run of five. Curtis also played a nice game, keeping right on his opponent’s heels until the final inning. “In addition to winning the championship, Wyler captured the high run. C. Schoener finished second in the toarney and . Ben Curtis third. The meet was a big success, most of the games being closely contested.” Was Found Dead. Ole Roland, a porter at the Star Theatre, was found dead in his bed yesterday ‘morning in his room at the European hotel, over Naish McKinnon’s saloon in this city. Roland had been complaining of ill health for some time previous to his death and the authorities decided that an inquest was unnecessary. He was about thirty-five years old. Relatives of the deceased have been located and the body is being held at Tbertson’s undertaking rooms until instructions are received. Two More from Koochiching. Sheriff Hugh McIntosh, of Kooch~ iching county, came in this morning from Interdational Falls with two prisoners, Peter McDougall and Roy O’Neil, who were convicted of petit larceny. McDougall and Roy O’Neil were lodged in the Beltrami county jail to serve thirty-day sen- tences. Presbyterian Ladies Meet. The Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid soci ety will be entertained Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the church parlors by Mrs. McLauchlin and Mrs. George Rhea. All ladies are cordially invited to attend. Sustained Broken Leg. Carl Carlson was brought in last nel of last Sunday that Ben Wyler of | evening from Moore’s logging camps Milwaukee, who is a brother of A. L. Wyler of Bemidji, is player. players in Wisconsin, Sentinel says of his play in a recent championship match, which was played in Milwaukee: near Akeley and taken to the St. “some” billiard | Anthony’s hospital on account of Ben is one of the best|his sustaining a broken leg. He and the | Will soonrecover. A Son. A son was born Saturday to Mr. “Ben Wyler successfully defended{and Mrs. J. Hoff of this city. his title of state three cushion billiard | Mother and son are doing nicely. determined and fixed at the sum of | ° Will Move to Bemidji. Dan Rose of Northome, the north- country representative of the Watab Paper company, accompanied by his wife, spent yesterday looking over residences in this city with the intention of buying a home in Be- midji. cluded arrangements with W. E. Neal to purchase the latter’s resi- dence on Lake Boulevard and will move to Bemidji in the near future. They returned to Northome last evening. Mr. Rose will continue to be em- ployed as "pulp man” for the Watab Paper company and will have his headquarters in this city. As Mr. Rose’s business is. very extensive, his moving here will be another good “‘boost” for Bemidji. Celebrated ‘“‘Crystal” Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Ibertson of this city celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage Friday evening with a “‘crystal” wedding at their home, 417 Irvin avenue, There were twenty-six guests present and all enjoyed a social evening, the host and hostess serv- ing an excellent lunch. N\ Mr. and Mrs. Ibertson were the recipients of many cut glass presents in commemoration of their crystal wedding as well as the good wishes of a_large number of friends. Billiard Tournament. The Bemidji Billiard Tournament opened up last evening with great interest on the part of the contest- ants, G. M. Torrance played last night with a handicap of 100 to 50 against W. L. Brooks and defeated the latter by a score of 100 to 45. This evening A. L. Wyler will compete with J. F. Boss for the hon- ors-of the cue. Additional local matter will be found on last page. Mr. and Mrs. Rose finally con-| “THE MONETAS” ARE NOW AT THE BRINKMAN — Harmonious Singing and Dainty Execu- tions on-the.Violin-are Drawing Large Crowds. — The Moneta five, appearing at the Brinkman Family Theater this week are undoubtedly deserving of the hightest possible praise for their clever act. 5 Nava Moneta’s réndition of “Ca- rissimo” is simply immense, while Miss Irma’s' “Child. Imitation” is alone well worth the price ofad- mission; Nat Boswell has an ex- cellent bass voice and his singing of “The Bell in the Lighthouse” called forth roupd after round of applause from a large and delighted audience last evening. Ed Wilber, also one of the famous quint, showed himself to be a fine violinist and is without question the king of them all on the banjo. This small company of' expert actors will appear each evening this week 4t the Bfifkman Family Theater and you will certainly miss the opportunity of d llfetlme if you fail to see them. The admission charges this week will be 15 and 25 cents as “The Monetas” are well worth the extra 10 cents. The Midwinter Teachers’ Examina- tion. Below is given the program of the next regular teachers’s examinatjpn. The first grade studies will be given Thursday, February 4th in the county superintendent’s office, court house and the second grade -studies Friday, February 5th'afid--Saturday, February 6th in the high school building, Bemidji, Minn. Those desiring ‘to teach or who hold certificates which expire or are working on extension of time are required to write unless - other arrangements have been made to comply with the requirements of .the state department. 2 3 —W. B. Stewart, County Superintendent, ° Beltrami County. —_— Program for Examinations for Common School Certificates, February 4,5, and 6, 1909. Thursday. February 4th. « (First Grade Studles) A, M.—8:00° Enrollment. 8:30 Geometry 10:15- Physics. P. M.—1:30—Algebra. 3:15—Physical Geoznphy or. Ganenl History. Anlcultllre may be taken at any of above periods, and may be substituted for - either Geometry or Physical Geography.) Friday February, sth. (8econd Grade Studies,) A.M.~8:00 Enrollment. 30 Professional Test. Bpélling. Arithmetic. Geography. Composition and Penmanship Reading. Saturday, February 6th. (Second Grade Studies.) :00 U.S. History. English Grammer. Musle, Physiology-Hygene. Civics. Drawing. Mask Carnival at the Rink. At the request of a great number of Bemidji people, Manager Wyler, of the’ skating rink, has decided to hold a mask carnival at the Coliseum on Friday of this week. The costumes, which have been secured for the Eagles’ dance on Thursday. night, will be held over for use Friday evening. £ Robbery Case. George Cook, who was arrested for robbing C. M. Anderson of $13 in this city last Saturday night, was arraigned yesterday afternoon before Justice Slocum, ~'Henry Funkley appearing as council for the defend- ant and Chester McKusick for the state. The case was continued until tomorrow. g Local News on Last Page. ARE WILLING TO PAY CASH DOWN FOR LOCAL BONDS o Commercial Investment Company of Duluth Assnr;s Couneil that They Will Pay Cash for the $50,000 Issue of City Water Bonds.—Repairs Wanted. The members of” the city council enjoyed an exceptionally short ses- sion last evening, there t;eing noth- ing unusual to attend to aside from the reading of an ordinance. Ordinance Number 38, relative to selling the $50,000 bond issue voted last August to the Commercial In- vestment company. of Duluth, was given - its. second reading. and amended so as to make its verbage legally corre~t. z ~ A lecter to John G’bbons, the city attorney, from G. A. Elder of the Commercial Investment company, ‘|was read to the council in which Mr. Elder sfated that his company had only wanted $10,000 bonds after $10,000 in cash had been- paid over to tiie city treasurer but that, as the council had raised the point, he was willing to purchase the entire issue for.cash just as soon as he was able to make the necessary arrangements. Ordinance Number 37, providing a new issue of water bonds in. the sum of $50,000, was left with the city clerk with instructions to hold it pending the completion of the sale of the old bonds to the Commer- cial Investment company. In case the bonds voted last August are not sold to the Duluth company, the new issue will be submitted to the people at the general election, Feb- ruary 16th. ‘The report of Messrs. Johnson, Doran and Stonmer, a committee appointed to examine the water meter at the Markham hotel, was read, * | showing-that the meter was entirely 50c Papers... 40c Papers... Febr New Ruchings. all colors, 25¢ to 60c a yard. $12.00 Sheep Coats for $10.00 Sheep Coats for.... This wéek “we offer Wall Paper .30c 30c Papers... C|osmg Out Our Wall Paper Stock. ...30c 30c Papers....... .....20¢ 50c Ingrain Paper 30c 35c Papers..............22¢ 25¢ 25c Papers...........15¢ 50c Tile Pfipér,,,,.;.,,400~ S e es uary Brings Spring Merchandise Many new lines of Spring Goods now ready Spring Wash Goods, new dainty wash fabrics, 1909 creations. None too early to.select your summer dresses. We are now showing a new line of ruchings, in Men’s Wear. This week we show spring styles in Men’s Hats, Shirts, Shoes and Suspenders. Special Prices on Men’s Suits and Overcoats, Ladies’ Sults, Coats and Furs. 1 i 3 54 out of otder, having registered eighty-eight gallons when fifty were run out. The committee recom- mended the reduction of Mr. Lycan’s bill in proportion to the real amount of water used. The report and recommendations were adopted. The meter taken from the Mark- bam hotel was ordered to be sent back to the company from which it | was purchased with instructions for Tepair. A request was read from Earl Geil, chief of the Bem’dji fire depart- ment, asking that the council order | repairs on the ceiling of the engine 1o0om of the city hall. The matter was referred to the building com- mittee, composed of Alderman Mc- Cuaig, Marin and Rhea. City Clerk Maloy was asked whether the water bills for the last six months in the year of 1908 are ready. Mr. Maloy stated that they are -not ready and will not be so until after the city election as he is very busy. The report of the municipal court for the week ending Monday, February 1st, and showing $21 in fines paid into the city treasury, was read and placed on file. ‘The question of licenses for bowl- ing alleys in this city was brought up and Chief Knox was instructed to see that all local alleys pay their license fee of $20: The city clerk stated that $899 was taken into the city treasury during 1908 as mis- cellaneous licenses. The usual number of bills were allowed, as audited. BIG FALLS FIRE CLAIMS ANOTHER VIGTIM SUIII]AY Erick Skogen Died at St. Anthony's Hospital from Effects of His Burns. The terrible Big Falls fire, which occurred at that place Tuesday night, January 26th, claimed its fourth victim Sunday night in the death of Erick Skogen at the St. Anthony’s hospital in this city. Skogen was on the second floor of the burning hotel during the fire and was unable to descend by the stairway, being badly burned and finally forced to jump from the win- dow to.the ground, a distance of twenty-five feet. \ The unfortunate min, together with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lawrence and George Ray, were given medical aid by Dr. Ratcliffe of Big Falls and immediately sent to the St. Anthony’s hospital in this city, where Mrs. Lawrence died Wednes- day morning and Skogen followed her Sunday night. T. J. Curleyand Joseph LeBlanc, two homesteaders, were cremated in the fire. The body of Erick Skogen is be: ing held at Lahr’s undertaking parlors in this city, pending instruc- tions from the authorities of Koochis ching county as to the dxsposal of the remains. " Saturday Last Day for Filing. According to the city charter all candidates for offices to be voted upon at the coming city election must file their petitions with the city cletk on or before Saturday, Febuaty 6th. The charter states that all petitions must be filed by or before the second Saturday precedmg the election. K. P. Meeting. '_Bemidji Lodge, No. 168, K. P, 'will meet Tuesday evening. Work din - the “third rank followed by a champion last night by defeating Ben Curtis in the final game of the| Wanted, Sewing by the day. Wisconsin tournament 35 to 30.|Address Hilda Dullum, Box 226, i Wyler played fine billiards all the|Bemidji, Minn. “‘smoker.” Important business. All - O’Leary & Bowser