Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 27, 1909, Page 1

- THE BEMIDJI ‘ristorical Society:” > HESOTA HISTBRICAL LY PIONEER. VOLUME 6. NUMBER 267. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, SATURDA& EVENING, FEBRUARY 27, 1909. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH FREEMAN DOUD ANSWERS TO THE FINAL ROLL CALL "The Veteran Soldier, Pioneer Settler and Vigorous Home- steader Succumbs, After an Illness Extending More Than Struggling for two years past against the infirmities of old age, and suffering from illness which was first manifested during hard service in the Union Army during the war of the rebellion, Freeman D. Doud, pioneer, homesteader and civil war veteran, died at his home in this city yesterday afternoon, at the ripe age of three score and twelve (72) years. Always a hard-working individual, of late years Mr. Doud was visibly affected by the results of his early hardships and struggles to get to the front in everything he undertook, and he was practically an invalid during the past two years. Mr. Doud tried spending some of his time in California in the hope of benefitting his health, but the rigors of his hard struggles had {made in- roads on his once powerful constitu- tiyn, with the result that he gradu- ally grew more feeble, and of late it has been rather expected that he would succumb to the envitable final breakdown. Freeman D. Doud was born at Hume, Alleghaney county N. Y., on September 6 1836, coming of a sturdy family known for their determination and progressiveness. Young “Freem” inherited these determined traits from his ancestors, and in his long career they were his most prominent personalities. Young Doud lived at Hume until he was in his “teens,” when his family moved to Eureka, Wisconsin, where the Doud’s “pioneered” with others from the ‘“East,” enduring hardships and assisting in the work of hewing out homes in the frontier timber. ‘When the first “growling” of the “dogs of war” began to be heard between the North and the South, Freeman Doud took an active inter- est in the discussions and controvers- ies which preceded the memorable straggle between the two sections of the Yankee nation, and was regarded as one of the most ardent supporters of the North, Two Years. When the call came for volunteers to form the great army of the north, Freeman Doud was one of the very first loyal supporters of the govern- ment to enlist, on November 26, 1861, becoming a private in Com- pany F, Eigiateenth Wisconsin In- fantry. Doud served with the Wisconsin regiment during the entire war and participated in many desperate battles, including the battles of Shiloh, being discharged and mus- tered out of service on March 14th, 1865. At the conclusion of the desper- ate struggle between the North and South, Doud returned to his home at Eureka, Wisconsin, where he remained until 1882, when he moved to Crookston, Minn., and took up his residence at that place. Shortly after going to Crookston, the territory east of Crookston known as “Thirteen Towns” was opened for entry and settlement, and Mr. Doud moved to Fosston and joined the people who were hustling that town and taking advantage of the “boom” to realize handsomely on their labors. It was during the exitement over the opening of the “Thirteen Towns” that enterprising settlers began to visit the pine-covered country around Lake Bemidji. A trading post was established at Moose, part way be- tween Fosston and Lake Bemidji, and another was established on the banks of Lake Bemidji, G. E, and M. E. Carson being the owners of both posts and stores “and supply houses at these places. A stage line was established between Fosston and Bemidji, for the purpose of giving means of com- munication with the outside world and for the purpose of bringing in supplies. Freeman Doud was select- ed as the driver and manager of the line, on account of his rugged character and ability to handle just such a difficult venture ‘‘Freem” proved €qual to the task, and while he was making trips through the A. D. MOE, &s¢ Tailor Suits made to Cleaning and order. pressing given ‘'special attention. New spring samples. 320 Beltrami Ave, Bemidji, Minn. Inte When you find sleep.” counts from certificates of rest s the greatest inceative towards saving money. your money is earning something you feel more like saving. Interest, like a much advertised remedy, “works while you We pay interest on saving’s ac- $1 up, and on deposit for 6 or 12 months’ time. Absolute safety, libeiality and courtesy our watchword. ~ The . First National Bank of Bemidiji All of you surrounding towns come And help us build the normal this weather, In this northern country, cool— Let us quarrel no more, nor fight; Why not build it here on the Minnesota ndge? For there is no other place as good as*'Old Bemidg.” What’s the use of all this hesitating and debating, Keeping us all a-wondering and a-waiting, When you know we need this school Everyone try with main and might To settle this question while the weather’s coal, Ahd place the sixth great normal school— [r. w. ACKERMAN, DOMAAS, MinN.] join in together, coming summer That Normal School Now do not hunt all o’er creation For a point to place this schooling station; For what nicer situation for the sights and location, For help and R.R.accommodations, could be found ‘Than at Bemidji. Where will we build this school? T ask the.crowd. “At Bemidji,” came the answer long and loud. Then we all hurrahed, for not one said nay, And at once the foundation began to lay— At Bemidji. At Bemidji. Now everyone’s up and ready to delve, 7 To finish this school before 1912. And then we’ll be ready to educate, The young, the old, the little and great— At Bemidji. At Bemidji. lonely woods he had many adventures which would have worried the aver- age man, but the veteran liked the work and stuck to his job. It was while filling the position of driver of the Fosston-Bemidji stage that Mr. Doud became acquainted with a large number of the Indians who inhabited the country around Lake Bemidji, among whom was Cha-now-ish-kung (Chief Bemidji), with whom there sprung up a friend- ship which lasted through all the years until the aged chief died, some four years ago: In 1890, Mr. Doud moved to Lake Bemidji with his family and filed on a homestead known as “Rocky Point,” on the northeast shore of the lake, above where the present sum- mer settlement of Lavina is now lo- cated. Mr. Doud decided to change the location of his claim, and after relinquishing his entry at “Rocky Point, filed on the land which has since become famous as “Diamond Point,” and which later, when the settlement of Bemidji assumed a| commandifiz position as the leading village of north-central Minnesota, was sold for several thousand dollars, being -now considered the most valuable property within the city limits for residence purposes, and which is included in the thirty-acre plat which the city of Bemidji is offering as a site for the proposed sixth state normal. Mr. Doud continued to live on the property on which he proved up, al- though he sold the greater part of the land reserving only a small plat, where he could still look out over the lake where hehad spent so many happy days, there being much senti- ment connected with the later life of the sturdy old man whose family were the first white family to locate in this vicinity. During his lifetime, Mr. Doud traveled very extersively, and he had often stated that he had visited every state in the Union, except Florida, which state he expressed a desire to visit before he departed this life. The last few years of Mr. Doud’s life were made unpleasant by reason of ill health, although he struggled valiantly against disease and general debility. His strong nature was manifested to the very end of his LContinued on Last Page] GHICAGO RESTAURANT T0 BE OPENED THURSUAY Jacob Lee and Charles Gom Have Rented the Merchants Hotel Cafe and Dining Room. Jacob Lee and Charles Gom, two Chinamen who came here recently from Chicago, have combleted arrangements with Matt Mayer to rent the cafe and dining room of the Merchants hotel, and will conduct a first class establishment under the name of the Chicago resturant. Messrs. Lee and Gom will conduct the resturant on two plans, the American and the Chinese, and the bills of fare will be composed of viands of the two nations. . - ‘The Chicago Resturant will open for business next Thursday with an excellent dinner and Messrs. Lee and Gom invite the people of this com- they intend to conduct in a clean. and up-f tn-dnte manner. CURATIVE ACT WAS PASSED YESTERDAY Waterworks Bonds of Cify of Bemidji Legalized, to Prevent Possible " Invalidation. ONLY ONE ATTORNEY THOUGHT THERE WOULD BE ANY ‘HITCH’ Bonds Being Signed, and Money Will Be Forthcoming Next Week.—New System Is Assured. The special act desired by the city of Bemidji known as the cura- tive act legalizing the waterworks bonds issued by this city passed both houses of the legislature yesterday and the measure is now a law, ac- ¢tording to City Attorney John Gib- bons, who receivdd: a2 - telegram to that effect yesterday evening. The passage of this act leayes no vestige of a doubt as to the legality of the bonds in the sum of $50,000 which were recently voted by this city to be used in providing a new waterworks system and providing for the purchase of 2 new cbemical fire engine for the use of ‘the fire department. The passage of this act was for the purpose of satisfying one at- torney of the many who passed on the validity of the bonds contain- ing the fire apparatus. provision, the attorney having expressed an opinion that the provision would invalidate the bonds. The attorneys for Duluth and Chicago bond com- panies expressed their opinion that the bonds were valid in every par- ticular, and a representative of the Commercial Inyestment company appeared before the city council and deposited ‘a certified check in the sum of $500, agreeing to take the bonds at par ($50,000)-within thirty days, and if they did not take the bonds, then the check to be forfeited to the city; and this regardless of any legislative action or other action relative to the bonds. Mr. Elder of Duluth, represent- ing the Commercial Investment company, is in the city today and in conjunction with the city officials is preparing the bonds for negotiation. The bonds are being. signed by | Mayor Pogue, Treasurer, Geil and City. Clerk Maloy; and as soon as the bonds are signed they will be deposited in the Lumbermens National bank. The bonds will be turned over to the Commercial Investment com- pany upon the payment of the $50,000 par value, which payment shall be made prior to Fndny of next week. The sale and delivery of the bonds insures to the city of Bemidji a new and up-to-date system of waterworks; together with a new tank and tower and reseryoir, as well as fire appara- munity to patronize this place, which |i tus of new make, and guaranteeing to this growing community the best waterwords and fire protection sys- tem in northern Minnesota. Probate Court. Feb. 23. Estate of August P' Henrionnet. -Letters testamentary | Carrie A Henrbnnet as set for May 24. L. G. Crothers and Harry Koors were appointed appraisers. Estate of Hagen O. Lystad, Hearing on claims had and hear- ing on petition for final account- ing set for March 2g. Estate of Andrew G. Olson. Final account and petition for hearing and final allowance filed. Hearing on final accounting set for March 30. - February 24. Aunual account- ing of Janet Clark, as guardian of Josie, Maud and May Clark, minors, filed. Estate of Corydon Butler. Re- port of the sale ot personal prop- erty made and filed. DOINGS IN THE VARIOUS CGHURGHES OF THE GITY Hours of Worship and Subjects of Ser- mons to Be ‘Delivered in the City Sunday. Catholic—There will be mass Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a. m. _ Germian' Lutheran—Services in the court house at 3 p.m. Rew. Theo Buenger of Cass Lake will preach. Swedish—Services will be held in the -Norwegian Lutheran church at 10:30 p. m." - Services will be -con- ducted by G. Pearson German Lutheran45ewices in the Norwegian Lutheran church at 12 o’clock. Reverend Scheminsky of Crookston will conduct the services. Methodist—11 a. m.- Sermon by the pastor; 12 m. Sunday school. 7 p. m;, Epworth League.” 8p. m. Sermon by the pastor. We cordially invite the public to these services. Norwegian. Lutheran—No services will be held in the forenoon. Sun- day school in Norwegian andEnglish at2p.m. Evening services at8 o’clock. Everybody cordially invited to these services. Episcopal—Services will be held in the Odd Fellows Hall at 10:30. Subject, “The Devine Call.” Ser- vices In the evenimg at 8 p. m. Sub- ject, “The Opportunity of Lent.’ Sunday school at 4 p. m: Services will be conducted by Rev. E. M. Davies. Baptist—Morning worship at 10;- 45. Subject, “A Great Problem, But Solvable.” Sunday school 12:10. B. Y. P.U. 7:00. Evening service 8:00. Subject, ““The Conversion of a Would-Be Suicide.” Special music. We will be glad to welcome strang- ers to our services. Presbyterian—Morning worship at 11. “Subject, “Sin and Forgiveness.” Bible class and Sunday school 12:15. Jr.C.E.at3. Sr.C.E. at7. Even- ing service at 8. Subject, “The Beast and the False Prophet.”- Rey. 13. Special music: In the morning an anthem and choir chorus. In the evening Mr. Andrew Rood will sing a solo, “My Name in Mother'’s Prayer.” All are cordially invited to attend these services. Church Services at Turflc mve Rev. Kohte, of ‘the: N'orwegi: CASS LAKE IS TRYING TO CREATE DISCORD IN FIGHT Our Neighbors Over East Hope to Break Away Some of the Towns Which Support the ““General”’ Normal School Bill.—Cass Lakers Are Desperate. St.Paul, Feb.27.—12 m —(Special to Pioneer.)—The strag- gle for the establishment and location of the proposed sixth state normal school is waxing extremely warm here, and the dele- gations representing the various towns that are candidates for the location of the school are putting forth every effort in their own behalf. As the situation now stands, Cass Lake is holding out alone to have the Cacs Lake bill passed, locating the school in that willage, without giviog additional time to thoroughly investigate the claims of the different towns, after the legisla- ture has adjourned. In opposition to the'Cass Lake “rush” methods, Bemidji, Park Rapids, Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls and Warren are Ltandmg solidly together in favor of the Hinds “general bill,” providing for the establishment of the school and leaving the location thereof to the state normal board, to be decided later, after ca-eful investigation. It is admitted on all sides that the general “bill” is adding strength every day, and the Cass Lakers are using every con- ceivable device to break the united strength back of the Hinds measure. 1t is admitted by all that the “general bill” is a fair and impartial solution of the problem as to establishing the s-hool, and owing to the fact that there is such a strenuous “serap” on for the location, many members of both houses are inclined to support the “general bill” and shift the responsibil- ity of the location onto other shoulders than those of the solons. — e Bemidji Billiard Tournament. 'Intense. excitement is predomi- nant among ‘the members of the local billiard tournament, accord- ing to a report of M. S, Gillette this morning, on account of the fact that if E. A. Barker wins one more game he (Mr: Barker) will be tied .for second place and if he wins two ‘more he will be tied with Markhany at first. e Last evening Messers, Barker and Smith were the opponents,the former playing: with a handicap, of 100 to 85 and winning by a score of 100 to 73, - Thursday evening 'G. M. Tor- rance showed himself to be in ex-. ceptionally fine form. - Playing with a handicap of 100 points ‘to 50, he' defeated L. G. Crothers by 100 to 19, Mr. Torrance made two_runs of 14 and ohe of 25 dur- ling the gamg, Below is the standing of the differ- ent members of the Bemidji Bllhard Tournament: Player Played Won Lost Pctg. Markham.......6 5 1 833 Brooks . 3 1 750 Barker.. .3 2 600 6 3 3 500 6 3 3 500 i, 2 3 400 5 14 - 200 S i 4 200 Heir to the “House of Ross.” “It's a boy; fitie, big fellow, and is healthy as can be. Have a cigar?”’ It was thusly that William Ross, the hardware man, accosted--the Pioneer man, late yesterday after- noon, when the ‘“nose for news” was about town looking up some- thigg'worth while for the Daily. Investigation showed that Mr. Ross’s pleased smile was occasioned by the agrival at bis house of a bright néw son and heir, with which Mrs. Ross had presented him the day previous. Long life'to the young son and his most estimable parents. “Supreme Nerve”. “Lumberiack” at court house, talking to Deputy Shenif Andrew Johnson yesterday ~“afternoon: ‘‘Be you te turnkey? I lak to get the key. : Feller over in' ‘the yail - I lak to see”, ) Roe & Markusen’s Editorial [1t Is our aim to tell the people of Bemid]l, through the columns of this paper, what we have in the line of groceries and the quality of them.] ‘This week we want to tell you that we have a very nice Jine of fruit, such as: Strawbsrries, Plums, Pineapple put up in glass jars by Dunkley, Kalamazoo, Mich., =old all over in the cities- fox 50c a can, we are d selling them for 456. And then we have cranberry sauce and cherry pre- serves, put up by the Beechnut Packmg Co. Nothing better on the market. Just a few words about our butter. butter in the city, and we can prove it. MIUM BRAND CREAMERY BUTTER has 10 equal, put up in prints and. full pounds, Last year we sold 12000 pounds, and that is proof enough that our | trade likes it. Insist on gettmg the “Premium” and none other. - Mrs. Kaiser’ 8 Peannt butter on sale at our store. Yours very truly, Raspberrles, We have the best Our PRE=- SOCIETY. | e e e +